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The sun., 1916-12-06
POPE ASKS
Urges Them TO Aid the Suffering
Little Ones in Belgium.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 5.-A gift Of 10000
lire. about $4,000. from the Apostolic
See of Rome. around which the children
OF America are urged to build II large
fund for further relief OF the children OF
Belgium, is announced In an autograph
letter from Pope Benedict to Cardinal
Gibbons. made public here to-day. The
Pope has been moved to his appeal to
American children by a recent report
from Herbert &. Hoover. chairman OF the
Commission for Relief I'm Belgium. de
scribing 'the pitiable situation of
Gus Belgian children" Cardinal Gibbons
Bishops. says:
III l may presume to a a sugges-
ton, ] respectfully propose that the
most efficient and prompt way to relieve
the afflicted little ones would be obtained
by a general collection In your jurisdic-
tion or by any other means your prud-
ence would suggest.
II will be most happy to forward to
the proper authorities the offerings OF
your diocese sent to me, and later on to
have published a list of such donations
The Pope In his letter says:
profound compassion of a father has
again moved our heart when we read
an important letter recently sent to us
by the distinguished chairman Of tho
praiseworthy commission for relief In
Belgium describing In few words yet
showing proof OF most terrible reality
the pitiable situation OF numerous Bel
gian children who during two sad years
have been suffering from the lack of that
proper nourishment necessary to sustain
the tender existence of budding child
hood.
"In view OF this condition OF affairs
we have considered the work indicated
so humanitarian and so holy that in
prompt compliance with the appeal ad
dressed to us BY those who are directing
the work of the commission We have de-
cided TO approve and recommend 1t. AS
we hereby do indorse II most heartily by
these words to you. my lord Cardinal,
and through o to the illustrious mem-
bers of the American ~epiecopate. to the
clergy and to every generous heart, bu,
particularly TO those children OF America
upon whom " based every hope Of sue
cess for the plan devised by this bench.
cent institution.
Neither do we doubt in truth but that
the happy children OF America, without
distinction OF faith OF OF class, at this
approach OF another winter which II Il
announced will be even more severe and
painful than the two preceding years
will vie In their innocent pride witt
each other TO be able to extend to theii
little brothers and sisters Of the Belgian
nation. even though across the immens.
ocean. the hctping hand anu the offerings
Of hat charity which knows no dis.
tance.'
The sun., 1916-12-06
'4S AMERICANS ON
TORPEDOED ship
One Reported Killed as Result
Of Attack ON Italian
Freighter Palermo.
THREE OTHERS WOUNDED
Survivor Landed at Palafupcll
Spain, Near Scene of
Sinking.

MADRID. via Paris. Dec. 5.-Thc Italian
cargo steamship Palermo. with twenty.
five Americans on board. has been tor.
pcdoed of the Spanish coast.
One sailor, reported to be an Amer.
cam. was wounded by a shell and died
in a hospital at P%alafruseli. Spain,
where the survivors were landed.
Three others we're seriously WOUNDED
by the explosion Of the torpedo.
The sun., 1916-12-06

LONDON, Dec. "a wireless dispatch
from Berne to-day quotes Macmillan
Harden in the Zukunlt as saying that
Herr % Jagow left the German Foreign
ofiice because he ~disapproved Of n sub
marine policy which offended the United
States.
Herr von Jagow also disagreed with
he policy Of depOrting the Belgians and
French from the occupied territories, the
article declares.
The sun., 1916-12-06

The vorwderis. Socialist rgan. says
the entire world to-day IL more inclined
toward peace, but that everywhere the
movement has caused II reaction OF
strong men" In Great Britain the
Government had by ne means shown the
same desire TO discuss peace as Ger
many and there and in other countries
the ~advocators OF war are lifting their
voices. The newspaper refers to the re-
cent statement OF David Lloyd George
that the fight II 60 10 "a "~knockout.'
and says that MIR. Lloyd George by this
utterance confessed himself a believer in
brute force. The newspaper then refers
TO what 1t terms the universal distrust Of
the Government in England and adds
The increasing successes OF our sub
marine warfare. which Is by no means
an unrestricted but an energetic war;
fare. have caused in England increasing
sorrow and distrust of the Governments
ability. To this must be added the
crushing force of the ~i,urHanian catts-
trophe, which threatens to annihI!ate the
prestige OF the Entente Allies"
The sun., 1916-12-06

the Tipes Germany has replied to the
Dutch protest regarding the Belgian
deportations In words which are tanta-
mount to saying Mind your own busi-
ness" The despatch lays that a diplo-
matte discussion Is proceeding between
the two countries.
The sun., 1916-12-06

have enjoyed three or four days Of al
most frensied excitement. with demands
and denunciations, often In language
stronger than the dignity OF British poll
tics permitted In the memory OF the
present generation. The crucial events
in Rumania and Greece have been given
. secondary place. except as they were
used as q basis for attacks on the Min
ioteeS.
The sun., 1916-12-06

The Berlin Tdgcbidtt says:
'The moment is near when n business
peace will be poesiblo-a peace which he
Allies and the Central Powers can dis
cuss In view of the securities they pos
sess. OF course those who consider such
a proposal must not be allowed 10 re-
turn home empty handcl. The status
Quo ante bellum is impossible since tho
Independence of Poland is proclaimed.
but it Is remarkable that the number of
Germans who wish to annex Bclgiunl has
shrunk recently TO almost nothing, while
many pan-tiermans are ready to-day to
listen to the word 'paci1sm' without pro-
test"
Tho TdDcbiGtt save the fact that Ger
many wants a business peace Is a sign
not OF weakness but o. cominon sense,
The sun., 1916-12-06

The DoutScho Td1cs Zcitung protests
against the peace utterances OF Philip
Sche.demann. Socialist member OF the
Reichstag. which IL says resemble "a beg
ging for peace, II which apparently
are parity responsible for the present
peace movement In the United States.
we look forward Jays this news
paper. TO American peace med alton
with as much dissatisfaction AS distrust.
II ought TO be explained to our nation
hat such a peace would mean ruin AMI
humiliation. The German nation, ID t
wants TO live m prosper, needs peace
by victory
The sun., 1916-12-06
Nation behind New Law.

The Topischc Rundschdu says the
whole German nation stands behind the
recently cnacted auxiliary service law.
to which trade unions representing the
working class have consented. and con-
tinues
Therefore II 10 evident that Germany
will neither he killed like a wild beast
AS the London Times said. nor will be
Gagged like n chained monster. according
Ia the Anglo-American peace vision. as
recently expressed by Premier Borden
Of Canada"
This newspapcr takes 20 task those
who expect much in the way of results
from American peace mediation. as per-
haps IL intended by Ambassador Gerard,
and adds:
More than q year ago we pointed out
that such "a world peace could only be
an Anglo-American peace which would
take care only Of British interests. and
II IL improbable that II could Ice sud-
denly converted into inpartiality.
The sun., 1916-12-06
GERMANY SCORNS
U. s. PEACE OFFERS
German Newspapers Comment
EditOrially on the Pros
poets for Peace.
AWAIT GERARD'S RETURN
Empire Warned to Accept Ser.
vices Of wilson Only as u
Messenger.

BERLIN. by wireless. Dec. 5.-Edl-
torials appeared In virtually all the
newspapers yesterday commenting on
the present political situation as in.
nuenced by recent military events in
Rumania and economic conditions In the
Entente countries and stating that APP
parently the sentiment for peace has
been strengthened In these countries. A
majority Of the newspapers speak of the
possible Intentions Of Ambassador
Gerard on his return from the United
states and Of the rumors that a British
Ministerial crisis Is impending. The
Tos,iche Zeituno says:
W all feel the end Of the war has
been brought considerably nearer by the
events Of recent weeks. Even statesmen
seem to recognize this, although their
words lack clearness."
The sun., 1916-12-06
u. 3. Called Unsuitable,

The vossichc zeituno says peace ne
gotiations were not discussed seriously
in the United States until Great Britain's
plight became apparent and that this
was not a coincidence. but was due to
Anglo-American solidarity. and con-
tinues
W ought never to forget that It is
to the interest OF the United states to
support Great Britain's position for its
own sake at the end OF the war. In
America everybody is conscious Of the
fact that "A settlement OF the question
concerning the Pacific between the
United states Japan Is only "a ques-
ton of time. The natural ally Of the
United States In this threatening strug-
gle is England.
Probably Ambassador Gerard Is re-
turning to Germany with some peace
proposal. II such Is the case the paper
goes on. america Is an unsuitable me-
d!ator.' and II warns Germany TO accept
the services of President Wilson only as
"A messenger and not as an arbitrator.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-06-09
HARMONY AND ENTHUSIASM.
OFrom the Richmond Virginian.l

from the Richmond Virginan)
The Virginia Democracy has not been more hur.
monious in many years than evinccd in the Roa-
nokc convention. Neither has the dominant party
IN our State gone into any recent presidential cam
paign so united and enthusiastic. This augers we'll
Tor an unprecedented majority for Wilson in his
native State. The Roanoke convention did an I'M
usual but not unwisc, thin,: in endorsing Mar
shall for Vice President, well as Wilson for Pres
ldent. There is doubt that Mr.. Marshall would
again make good running mate for the President
The compliment paid Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson re-
tirng chairman and member of the National COM
mittec, by the convention was handsome and well
deserved The silver service presented was Il very
!thca and unanimously adopted gave a very true
estimate of the great service rendered to the party
by Mr. Ellyson The concluding paragraph of the
preamble declares that "ths continued trust and
confidence could only have been inspired by the
knowledge of the fact that he was wise in counsel
impartial in Judgment and just in action"
In the resolution adopted the Virginia Democracy
through their delegates express Mr. Elyson their
gratitude and appreciation for his splendid ser
vice TO the State and nation and wish for him q lone,
life of success and happiness"
The retiring State chairman well deserves all that
Is SAID OF him. He has indeed been wise impartial
ana Just. Mr. EllysOn has worthy successors in
Nolohci horcr a. James as State chairman and
congressman Garter Glass as n member Of tb,.
national committee from Virginia. Both are men
OF ability and long and loyal party service. and
poth ENJOY the confidence Of the pcope
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-06-09
STUARrS TRIBUTE TO CARTER q ASS

Following is Governor Stualts speech in nomnat
ing Hon. Carter Glass as national committeeman
me speech was delivered 1T The Roanoke conven
ton last week:
AS militant Den ocratic rc,u!r. Carter Glass
has Kept the faith
Whether we see him in the days of his youth as
AN humble. but valiant worker in the ranks under
me leadership Of his friend ANA fellow tovnsmnn
Joh warwick Daniel or in the a:.turcr wears of hi.
leadership, when lie has won a proud place .noro
the great Democratic chicftans of the Common
wealth, we find him loyal unyicding and consis
tently loyal.
FROM the h ur OF his entrance into public life
inc best efforts of his heart, soud mind and BODY
nave bcen dedicated to the service Of Virginia and
TO the defense of her honor and her interests His
VOICE has been heard throughout the lcnpth and
oreadth OF the State IN eloquent and fervid champ
iohShlP oil Democratic principles and in wither-
'ig' Scorching denunciatiOn Of am outworn RcpubIi
can creed, which happily now lives chiefly in mem
DRY as IL masterpiece of deceit and false precnsc
Deserves the Tribute
III democrat is to be honored in this distinoush
ed body because of his fidelity to Democratic creed
because of his tirclcss labors and brilliant acbiovo
ments upon the political battle fields of the Com
monwealth, Garter Glass full well deserves tbc
trioute' eye he has earned, and nobly earned the
tribute "wcll done" Of the Virginia Dcmocracy
therefore, dare acclaim him in this distinguished
presence as Democrat of Democrats; always faith
i"' anyways true, always ready and eager to champ
ION the cause and principles of his party
flght well has he served the State AS n NOM
Der OF the State Senate of Virginia he arose tc a
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-06-09

position of prominence and made n record which
gained immediate Statewide recognition. When the
State constitutional convention called to solve
the suffrage problem, when Virginia striving to
rid itself of the foul curse and blot of universal
negro suffrage, Garter Glass stood of the
great leaders in the movement, concentrating all
that best in his brave heart and clear vsioned
mind to lift the State from the accursed political
lot to which Republican had doomed her people, to
restore rightfu white mans control every inch of
Virginia soil.
His Service.
ain larger sphere he has served the nation. liow
we'll let the Democratic administration at Washing
ton answer; let the Congress of the United States
through it's members and its records answer.
stand here to say-and know whereof spoak--
that Woodrow Wilson, the greatest Democratic
leader since Jefferson accounts Garter Glass as
amongst his chief, his ablcst his most loyal lieu
tenants as among the strongest, most courageous
and achieving of Americas public men.
"No Virginan will deny that Garter Glass de-
serves this tribute to his worth and to his works.
He has won his spurs the field of fair encounter
When Democracy came into power with Woodrow
Wilson'S election, came also change TO Il Demo
cratic administration to meet Il nationwide demand
for reconstruction Of the banking and currency
system of the country, that it would meet the
test of safe, durable, reasonably elastic financial
policy. AS chairman of the banking and currency
committee OF the House of Representatives, Glass
took up the challenge and answered it, Through
long days, and weeks and months, hc with his as
sociatcs acting in conjunction with the admins
traion. laborcd industriousy, and, Il final result
the FINEST piece of constructive legislation of this
generation has cvoyed-a banking and currcn-
cy system adopted. The grip of private selfish
Wall Street control was forever released from the
throat Of the nation the peril of disastrous money
p"nicS removed, and the people made to re ioic
~ he rich fruits Of policy which responds in all
essentials to the requirements of the business and
banking interests of the whole country For his part
in the inaugula alton of this impcrshablc work TO,
The public good, including his able and courageous |
leadership the floor of the house of represents.
tiveS against powerful interests, Carter Glass is
honorcd throughout the land $ -
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-06-09
GOV. sTUART INTERESTED.
Commends Wnrl, Of An,i-TubcrcuIosis
Association.

Richmond, June G.-In The Office Of
the Virginia Tuberculosis Asso-
cation much pleasure was manifested
IN the following letter from Governor
Stuart:
Miss Agnes y. Randolph. Executive
Secretary, Virginia Anti-Tubercu
losis Association, Richmond, Va.
My Dear Miss Randolph:
| am greatly interested i'm the cam
paign which is being conducted bv
your association for the purpose OF
arousing local interest in tie new
laws for the prevention and cure of
tuberculosis. I'm the building of local
sanatoria and in stimulating that sort
of community philanthropy which
makes it possible for the INDECENT tu
bercuious to receive proper treatment
through local appropriations, may be
found the best plan OF campaign we
Know against the white plague.
Very sincerely, H. G. STUART.
The campaign referred to is for the
purpose Of stimulating interest in
the care by The local governments of
tho Tuberculosis. There are thirty
five thousands cases OF tuberculosis
in the State, while only three hundred
beds have been provided. Provision
has been made for every county in
New York for the care Of these pa
.ients. The death rate has been cut
two-thirds. Massachusetts, has also
finished Il campaign to build local
camps, and has a much lowered death
rate.
Interviewed in her Office Miss Ran
doiph stated that the State Associa-
ton was interested i'm the study of
one or two communities looking to
the building OF camps.
With the active cooperation of MIR.
Brewer, OF Suffolk, chairman of the
Appropriation committee, IL bill was
passed authorizing communities to
care for their INDECENT tubcrculous
at the State sanitorium. Several of
the communities have written TO the
State Association with regard to this
law, and it would appear that the
interest in it was widespread.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-06-09
RESULT lions ADOPTED BY THE BEMOCR At
&c CONVENTION AT ROANOKE
President ad Vice-Prcsidcut

Inc Democratic party of Virginia, in convention
assembled heartily endorses the policies of the ma
''o""' administration, and gives it unqualified an
PIoN' OF the mastery conduct of the public affairs
OF the nation under Woodrow Wilson, preot
democratic President; and it but expresses what is
INC unanimous demand of our pcoplc in askinr fo.
ms denomination at st. Louis and instructinp the
delegates from this State to vote as a unit TO make
nm again our standard bearer
~ 'Nc"ise endorses the sturdy zeal and fidelity to
MS chief OF Thomas r. Marshall the vce-presido,t
ana earnestly commends him for denomination -,
INC hands of lis party
Our International Affairs
'ihce the frts administration of Wosbnoton mo
'Necu'Ve has Leen called upon to deal with forer,,
relations more complicated than those ,vbic, h..
'''eh 10 the lot of President Wilson: and vet b b
~ conducted the duties of his high Offices as TO raise
' S'hoara oil diplomacy and elevate the American
name in the family of nations
though all Europe has been turned into an armed
camp and the tread of its armies has been hoard
around the world; though our country ha sheen
threatened with danger from without and tried with
countless difficulties within, yet the President has
preserved the peace of his country without the sac
rlice OF its honor or of single right of the Ameri
can people.
Ills ilrm and patriotic championship of American
ana neutral rights upon the high seas against the
encroachment of all bcigcrents give strong prom
Use OF victory which rebound to benefit of our
commerce and to the lasting glory of peaceful di-
plomacy
Neither the financial stake held by Americans in
Mexico not the desire for conquest so strong with
men OF our race, has tempted the president to per-
mancntly intervene with force in the affairs of d,
sister republic But when this country invaded
ana ITS people attacked immediate action was taken
TO punish the perpetrators of the outrage and the
country given assurance that American life and prop
lcrty will always be promptly protected
Ills maintenance Of the Monroe doctrine and the
calling to its defense sister republic to the
south, has produced feeling of confidence and trust
between our government and all Pan American coun-
trieS, and resulted in agreements which assure not
|oniy their friendship but the rapid extension of
trade in Central and South America
America First.
We stand as one with the president in holding the
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-06-09
Peace and Prosperity.

Hon. Carter Glass was approached recent
ly in Washington by prominent Democrat,
and inquiry made of him if it were not time
for the Democrats to be framing Il platform
for presentation to the St Louis convention.
Mr.. Glass is said to have replied that the
principle plankS of the Democratic platform
should be Peace and Prosperity
The United States is at peace with the
world, and is riding on wave of prosperity
unprecedented in the nations history.
Chairman Gary, of the L. S. Steel Ccrpo-
ration in Il public address in New York, said
that the gigantic corporation, (Which, by the
way, is considered the business barometcrs
Of this country) had on its books at this
time sufficient orders to keep its mills in full
operation the remainder OF the year 1916
and for greater part of the year 1917. This
unprecedented state of affairs with the steel
corporation presageS continuance Of the
business activity of all other industrial cor
porations for a long time to come.
Peace and Prosperity" is Il great slogan
for the Democratic party to hoist at It's mast
head, and the thinking men OF the country
will be mighty wary Of voting To change
from Democratic prosperity to Republican
uncertainty.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-06-09
Young Mems Democratic Club.

announcement has been made i'm these col
umns of the organization ut some future date
of a Young Mems Democratic Club Definite
information and announcements will be made
OF the date of first meeting, etc, through
the local papers.
This is certainly the time of all others in
the nations history when the young men
should rally to the cause Of Democracy and
help sustain and support the traditions of its
founders, and the teachings of its great eX-
ponent in the White House. The nations re-
lease from the clutches of Wall street and
other vampires of the body polite has been
accomplished through the wisdom of the
Democratic legislators, and the continuance
OF this political freedom is dependent upon
the return to authority Of the statesmen who
Steered the ship of State through the mine
Stfewn waters OF uncertainty to the placid
and calm waters of peace and prosperity.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-06-09

The automobile speed laws of the county
seem to give many OF the drivers little con-
Germ; 1t is not infreQuently the case that
you hear driver say that he made 40 miles
an hour on certain stretches of road on that
ne made the trip to certain points in half the
clme 1t usually takes. This reckless driving
Is DONG untold harm to the roads The nex1
session of the grand jury some of these gen
tiemen who recklessly violate the law NAV
receive a surprise.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-06-09

"The Greatest Democratic Convention Ev
er Held" is the unanimous verdict of those
who were in Roanoke last week Tazewel
Democrats were there twenty-eight strong,
and they brought home the bacon" too, Mi.
Samuel j. Thompson, of Tazewell, having
been chosen as one of the delegates from
Virginia to the st. Louis convention.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-06-09

The question of road maintenance in the
county is receiving good deal of attention
from the county road authorities. County
road engineer Martin is doing his best to
carry on the work Of maintenance. So far
as the sentiment of the people can be ascer-
tanned, the establishment OF toll gates is of
little concern.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-06-09

The New York Stock Exchange quoted
Norfolk u Western stock at 1873 one dav last
week And bats shall nhabit the coke ov
ems and cobwebs will grow over the drift
mouths of every coal mine in this section. :
-Munsey
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-06-09

The United States Senate has confirmed
the nomination OF Mr.. Brandeis ms a Justice
OF the United States Supreme Court. I'm
dong so that august body seems to have
laughed IN the face of the ''whippersmapper'
lawyers who brought various and serious
charges against the Justice-elect.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1916-06-09

Ex-senator Hartman has gone to the Re
publican convention in Chicago. He said
before leaving town that if Teddy" failed
TO secure the nomination, he (the Senator)
would make a Decline for St Louis and helm
re-nominate Mr.. Wilson, and