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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
BERLIN PUTS LOSS
or ANGLO-FRENCH
AT 100000 MEN
Somme Casualties 100000 for
Foe, Under 100000 for Ger
mans, Says One Authority

Berlin, Dec. IS (by wireless to Say
villo).-The losses of tho French army
to date have been 3,S00,OOO and Of the
British 100000, according 20 com
petent military authority" says an
Overseas News Agency statement to-
day
The same authority estimates the
French losses on the Somme up TO the
end Of November at not less than go
900 and those OF the British at 100000.
"The total French losses since the
beginning Of the war have been $780,
900 and the British losses 100000, or,
altogether, 100000" says the state
ment. These figures are based on most
reliable data. They do not include the
losses of the colored troops OF both
the French and British armies, but as
these colored auxiliary troops are al
ways used as much as possible IN great
attacks, the total OF French and British
losses probably is several hundred
thousand higher.
in the engagements on the Somme
since July ] $40 French and Brush
divisions have been employed. These
were drawn from all parts of the front
from the ocean TO Switzerland. Inc
majority Of these divisions. after
short rests, returned twice, or even
three or four times, to the front.
The French losses on the Somme up
70 the end OF November are estimated
as at least 100000 and the British at
300 900 men. Thus the totals OF French
and British losses on the Somme, are
conservstively estimated as at least
S00. 600 men. They therefore exceed
the German losses, as es-
timated by Germany's enemies at $780,
900 men.
"As a matter OF fact. the German
losses were much less than 100000
At the same time il must be taken INTO
that about rs per cent OF
all the German wounded, after short
time. are able to return 20 the front,
thanks to the excellent medical care
they receive and the high standing OF
German surgery"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
French Deputy ForeSeeS
German Neutral Com
bine in Trade War
WOULD IMPOSE PORT
RESTRICTIONS ON FOE
NJ. ANGEL Thinks Allied
Vessels Should Have Ad-
vantage in Peace

Tsris. Dec. 1S.-Pooling Of the ship
ping of the Entente Allies, TO the OK
c!usion of the flags of all countries
now at war with them, is suggested
for the economic struggle expected
after the war by Georges ANGEL, a
deputy from Hsvre and a specialist in
such questions.
VI. ANGEL believes that the Dement'S
Of pooling. as illustrated by the pros
pcrity of shipping combinations
should be taken into consideration in
connection with the rebuilding Of the
French merchant marine and in con
soidating the position which the Allies
have gained through the blockade OF
Germany and Austria.
As soon as tho seas are open 10 her
merchant fleet, VI. ANGEL says, Germany
naturally will make an immediate and
violent effort TO recover her shipping.
II is his opinion that she expects dis
elimination against her flag in ports
of France and Great Britain, and VIII
endeavor TO bring about a union OF
neutral shipping interests 10 be pooled
with her own to help her to compete
under their flags in those ports.
To checkmate this move VI. ANGEL
proposes the admission Of neutral
shipping to the pool o. the Entente
Allies on condition that the neutrals
agree not to enter any combinations
with shipping interests Aging the flag
OF any nation now at war with the En-
tentc. This arrangement, ". ANGEL
points out, would have the double ei-
feet of protecting the interests of neu-
trails and preventing Germany from
organizing pools that would enable her
10 use neutral flags 20 escape from the
restrictive measures 20 which the Ger
man flag is likely to be subjected IN
French, British, Italian, Portuguese
and Russian ports.
NJ. ANGEL considers it inadmissible
in any case to tolerate the flags OF the
Germanic coalition on equal terms IN
the ports of the Entente Powers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
German Ships informed
Here Solicit CargOeS

German Bereitschaft-prep
manifested itself in new form yester-
day. when the two large German steam
shin lines. the HamburgAmerican and
North German Lloyd, issued announce
ments to brokers and freight agents
making tentative offers 70 receive
freight shipments Immediately upon the
declaration Of peace. 81.
1--WE take pleasure in announcing,
the Hamburg-American statement reads,
chat we are now open TO make freight
engagements from the United States TO
Hamburg for shipment upon the re-
sumption Of our regular service after
the conclusion of peace, or at SUCH
earlier time as the obstacles 10 sucn
resumption may be removed
The Offices OF Oelrichs e. Co.. Amer
can representatives of the North Ger
man Lloyd, issued a similar announce
ment regarding the resumption OF
freight between this port and Bremen.
Oficials of both steamship companies
exnlained that these formal announce
ments were made merely TO satisfy the
many inquiries received from former
shippers since Germany presented her
peace proposals.
our idea in making these announce
ments." said an official OF Oelrichs &
Co., has been 10 continue on friendly
relations with all our old customers
and to assure them that Germany Is
equally prepared for peace rs for war
Our statement does not mean that we
intend to resume shipping operations
tomorrow or the day following, but
that on the day that the peace treaty
is signed it will not find Germany's
merchant feet unprepared.'
Similar sentiments were expressed az
the Offices of the Hamburg-American
Line. II was stated that their big liners
tied up at Hoboken piers for the last
two years could be ready to sail within
two weeks time. About one-half Of
their regular complement of crews have
remained aboard and have maintained
everything within the giant hulls in a
shipshape and spotless condition.
"A week in drydock to polish up their
hulls would make the ships ready 70 go
to sea-" the Official added.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19

chances for peace will he received
with equal attention the world over
BalfOur Goes on Vacation
To-days news from government cir
cles included the announcement o. the
departure of Mr. Bslfour, the Secretary
for Foreign Affairs, for three weeks
vacation. Although his vacation comes
at an important juncture, the organi-
ration Of the Foreign Ofhco permits al
Pairs TO proceed uninterrupteoly under,
the direction Of Lord Robert Cecii
and Baron Hardinge, the under-see-
rctarics. while the larger questions
OF general policy doubtless will re
ccivc the attention of the war cabinet
over which the Prime Minister pre-
sides, Lords Curzon and Miner also
being members with wide diplomatic
experience.
IL is recalled that Mr. Bslfour's des-
icnation as Foreign Minister met WIN
severe criticism from the Northelihe
press, and Lord Northclife himself
urged Mr.. LLOYD George 10 follow inc
precedent Of Lord SALISBURY IN direct
ing foreign affairs as we'll as assuming
the premiership. go,
While Mr.. Balfour's absence is salu
10 be duo e indisposltlon following
illness, and there rs no suggoslloh o.
its being prolonged beyond 'hree
weeks, Yet II has the effect OF ieaVins
the shaping OF the larger policies re
earding the German note and otner
foreign issues largely IN the hands
OF the Premier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
TURKISH ENVOY
IS NOT ACCEPTED
POrte's Attitude Response
bic for Delay by Wash
ington Officials

Washington. Dec. 1s.-Fuad Bey has
been chosen By the Porte to succeed the
last Turkish Ambassador, Rustem Bey,
who was practically recalled for rcfus-
ing to retract derogatory statements
made in a public letter comparing negro
lynchings in this country 10 persecu-
tions in Armenia. Fuad Bey is said to
be a diplomat Of much experience, hav-
ing been Minister at Belgrade at the
outbreak Of the war. lie speaks French
and German fucntly, but not English.
The department has allowed his APP
pointment to go unanswered for sew
eral weeks, ostcnsibly because not
enough was known Of his personality
70 be sure that he would be acceptable,
hut actually as means of expressing
displeasuTe at Turkeys refusal TO give
consideration 20 American representa-
tions and interests.
Refusal of the Turks 20 allow nearly
200 Americans and naturallzed AmeT'-
cans TO leave Turkey at Jafa, the con
duct Of the Turkish authorities IN their
treatment of the Syrians and Arme-
mans, and the abrupt termination OF
the capitulations or eXtrs-terrltoriallty
agreements, hav created situation
which is postponing action by the Ge-
partment in the confirmation OF the
new ambassador.
Diplomatic exchanges have brought
PROMISES OF relief, which in almost
every case have turned out TO be OF no
effect because Of the helplessness OF
the Foreign Office before the military
element.
1t is extremely doubtful, regardless
of the American attitude, whether
new Turkish Ambassador would be al
lowed to pass the Allied lines; Inc
French have maintained that Turkey:
nv acts in Armenia, by imprisonment OF
French and other consuls and civilians,
and by general disregard OF the dlG,
tates of humanity, has placed herself
outside the pale OF diplomatic inter
course.
1t is said TO have been largely lor
this reason that the Allies refused 10
grant formally a safe conduct TO Count
Tarnowski, the new Austri an Amoa:sa
dor. as il was not desired to establish
a precedent which could be used IN the
Turkish case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
ANNOUNCE LECTURE COURSE
Academy OF Arts and Letters Arranges
Interesting Programme OF Addresses

The American Academy Of Arts ana
Letters, which last year gave series
Of public addresses by its members IN
New York. which included in the par
Elephants Or. Nicholas Murray Butler
Edwin II. Blashhold. Bliss Perry, Pro
lessor william N. Sloane. Timothy
Cole, Professor Brander Matthews and
Robert Underwood Johnson, announced
last night its second course, for tho
season of 1917. at the same place, the
Chemists CLUB, 80 East Forty-frst
Street, at 4 O'Clock on the dates that
follow;
January 4, Paul Elmer More, "The
Spirit and Poetry of Lerlv New Eng
land; January %, George DE Forest
Brush. art; February 10. Horatio ".
Parker, "Orchestras" March 8, William
Gillette. subject to be announced;
March %, John Burroughs, THE Price
OF Development" or Biology and
War; April IS. Barret Wendell, sub
jet to be announced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
Saws Britain Can Pay War
Expenses Until Kaiser
Is Crushed
BIG BANKER ENDORSES
BONAR LAWS SPEECH
Thinks German Peace
Offer Should Be Consid-
cred and Answered
~, cab, 20 n, Tdbun,l

London. Dec. 1S.-Richard Nassar
Smith. chairman Of Lloyds, the biggest
bank in England, made statement to
The Tribune to-day indorsing Bonar
Laws recent speech in Commons and
Speaking optimistically Of British fnan-
cial stability.
The American market need not DC
disturbed over the financial position o.
Britain" Mr.. Smith declared. "Ihe
action Of the Federal Reserve Board
which we understand here TO be merely
a precautionary measure. may have
slightly affected our position for the
time being, but from the viewpoint Of
British financial strength its effect was
negligible. a..
81 agree with Reginald McKenna that
there is difficulty occasionally in con-
verting sterling into dollars, but the
fact remains that We arc able 70 con-
tinue paying for our purchases IN
America. besides financing the war AT
least am not specifying any partic-
ular period Of time-unul Germany -
absolutely exhausted and compelieu 70
give up. IJ -.
Some people have been perturbedtu AZ u
Ronar Laws use of the sentence: c
cannot go on indefinitely on this scale
But the context Of his speech shows
that he has never contemplated such "
possibility. Every one knows that inc
war cannot continue indefinitely AZ inc
present rate. but so long as It does we
will be able to finance II without an&-
iety. ~ =.
"When the war is over we will be
faced with q big bill, but that Is our
own affair entirely. The outside world
need only concern itself with the pres.
emf position. which, from our point OF
view. is perfectly satisfactory. AS one
who has been occupied with the STUDY
OF conditions after the war, | oeileVe
that the only way for US TO meet me
war bill is for every one 10 work h2rder
and Increase the rate Of production.
"The German peace offer is extreme
" significant coming at the present mo-
ment. | am not in favor OF refusing
il without consideration. My view is
that it ought to be carefully consid-
cred and then, If not acceptable, TO be
answered By Britain with the !atters
reasons for its non-acceptance and IN
dicstions Of what would be acceptable
to Britain and hel allies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
CREW OF BARK RESCUED
Twelve Brazilian Sailors Taken from
Nethtis, Lost in Storm

The twelve sailors of the Brazilian
bark Nethtis, which became separated
from the tug Garibsldi during the snow
squalls Friday night, were rescued By
the italian steamer Sardegna and
brought safely to port yesterday.
Distress signals we're observed By
the Sardegna's lookout a. 10 a. m.
SUNDAY. while the Sardcgna. from Medi-
terrsnesn ports. VAS several miles of
Fire Island. The Ssrdegna lowered
lifcboats and took the twelve Brazilians
TO the Sardegns. The men. unused 10
cold weather, were suffering from ex-
posurc and hunger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
Rumania Extinct, Army
Wiped Out, Bulgars Say

Berlin. Dec. is by wireless to Say
ville).-ln a special order the COM
mander in chief of the Bulgarian army
expresses thanks 70 the officers and
soldiers of that army for their recent
victories, in which more than 10000
Rumanians have been taken prisoner
and 5000 cannon captured. The order
adds:
The almost complete wiping out Of
the Rumanian army and the virtual ex-
tinction OF Rumania, which now seems
probable, and through which Bulgaria
now is given satisfaction for her suf-
ferings of three years ago, have caused
unusual rejoicing. Everywhere in our
country divine services were held and
demonstrations OF JOY by the populace
occurred in the streets in celebration
of our triumph in this notable victory"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
Japan Awaits Note;
Urged to Hold KiaO-Chau

Toxic, Dec. 1s.-The German peace
proposals probably will be delivered
10 the Japanese Government to-mor-
row.
Commenting on the proposals, the
new papers declare that Japan will
never agree to surrender Kia Chau.
In general they express the opinion
that the peace project as 1t has been
reported in the news dispatches Is a
farcical procedure and will BIO unac-
ceptable TO the Entente because it is
tantamount 70 abandonment of the OBJ
iect for which the Entente Powers
have waged war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
SYLVIA PANKHURST FINED
Suffragettc Must Pay or Spend Seven
DAYS in Jail for Peace Riot

terdsys attempted peace demonstra-
tion at the East India deck gates by
Sylvia Pankhurrt, the militant sufra-
gette. and several of her sympathizers
was the imposition to-day upon Miss
Pankhurst and one Of her followers OF
a sentence OF 40 shillings fine or seven
days imprisonment for obstructing a
highway. The sentence was imposed IN
the Thames police court.
Miss Pankhurst said that police in
reference was responsible for the
trouble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
STRIKE PARALYZES SPAIN
Protest Against Food
Prices Ties Up All Business

Madrid. Dec. ls.-The twenty-four-
hour general strike called by the labor
organizations as protest against the
increased price of food has resulted in
a complete tie-up of factories. stores
and other businesses throughout Spain.
Quiet prevails everywhere.
All shops, cafes and restaurants in
Madrid have been closed. Soldiers and
civil guards I'll the streets, and great
precautions have been taken against
any disturbances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
PEACE PROPOSAL ENDORSED
BY COUNCIL OF RABBITS
Resolutions VIII Bespeak Fair Hearing
by Entente Powers

The Eastern Council of Reform
Rabbis, in its fall assembly at the
Temple Emanuel. yesterday passed 8
motion indorsing Germsny's peace
move and expressing the hope that Il
would be successful. A committee, con
sisting Of Rabbis Stephen S. Wise and
Rudolph Grossman, was appointed 70
draw resolutions to that effect.
On the suggestion of DR.. Joseph Sill
verman, president of the council, the
plan TO raise 100000 in 1917 for
Jewish war sufferers was Endorsed. DR..
Silverman was authorized TO appoint a
committee of FIVE TO take up the ques-
tion of federation OF synagogues.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
NEPHEW OF SETH LOW
MISSING ON FRENCH FRONT
Lieut.. Allan Short, of Canadian Bat.
TALON, Believed To BE Prisoner

Brockville, Ont, Dec. ia cable
message from London to-day announced
that Lieutenant Allan Short, attached
TO the machine gun section Of the 59th
Battalion, Canada, was officially report
ed missing, following an engagement
on the French front. He is thought TO
be prisoner of war. the message said
Lieutenant Short, a nephew Of the
late Seth Low, once Mayor OF New
York, was Harvard student when he
came 70 Brockville to enlist.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
Bucharest Armies, Far in
Rear, To Be Reorgan-
lied for Sereth Stand
CARS TROOPS CHECK
MOLDAVIAN DRIVE
BuIgars Continue Sweep
Northward Against SAX
harOff in DObrudja

London, Dec. 1s.-Thc main Ruma-
nian army is now safely intrenched
behind the Sereth River and in Bes-
sarabia, where it is being regrcuped
and rehtted for further operations, &C
cording to dispatches received to-day
BY "Le Petit Parision,' Of Paris. The
entire Rumanian front south and
southwest OF the Screth line is now
being held exclusively by the Russians,
these reports add.
II transpires that ever since the fall
Of Bucharest and Ploesci Russian in
fantry and cavalry forces have been
holding back the armies Of Mackensen,
while Ferdinand's troops have been
hastily falling back to and beyond the
Sereth line.
Check Teuton Advance
The temporarily successful stand Of
the Cars troops before BuZeu gave
the Russian engineers time 70 con.
struct defensive tront between RAM
nicu-Sarat and the marshes of the
Danube below Galatz and Bralla. Here
the Russians are now checking the
TeutOnic advance.
Petrograd announces tonight that
the offensive Of the enemy has been ar
rested in the region near the Filipescl
railroad station and Dihbatogu. The
fact that Berlin claims only minor
successes lends color TO the theory that
Mackensen's columns have been halted
for the time being south of the Seretn
line.
SakharofT's forces are still retreating
in Northern Dobrudja. The Bulgarian
troops have already crossed the Baba-
dag Pecneaga line, about thirty miles
south Of the Danube and the Bessara-
ban border.
May Turn on Sarrail
If the Teutonic troops are unable 20
shatter the Sereth defences Mackensen
probably will transfer the bulk OF his
armies TO the Macedonian front for an
offensive against Sarrail's forces.
The Russian occupation of Rumania
has cost the Germans dearly, according
to Petrograd, which asserts that four
regiments which began the invasion
with nearly ESQ men to the company
now possess only 10 to the company at
most.
The Russian attacks south of the
Putna and Uzul valleys continue, but
without reaping more than local and
minor successes. 1t has been just such
sort Of movements on the part of the
-zar's troops, however, which have per
mitted the escape Of the Rumanian
army 70 the safety Of Bessarabis. Rus
STA has done far more to save Rumania
in the last few weeks than had been
apparent before to-day's Paris dis
patches were made public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
Russians Take Heights
and 200 Prisoners

London, Dec. Is .--Desultory fighting
continues in Galicia and Nolhynis, with
success for the Russians. Yesterday
the Cars troops captured an impor-
tant ridge of heights in the valley o.
the River u and several other posi-
lions east OF the village Of Glashutte.
More than 200 men were captured py
the Russians.
The recapture of trench lost yes.
terday in the region OF Porsk, west OF
Lutsk, is claimed by Petrograd. Berlin
states, however, that attacks IN this
sector failed TO give the Russians any
advantage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
LAW TO ASK PARLIAMENT
TO AUTHORIZE NEW LOAN
Chancellor Seeks Emergency Borrow
ing Power Before Propagation.

London, Dec. 1s.-Andrew Bonar
Law. Chancellor of the Exchequer, an
nounced in the House of Commons to-
day that Parliament before It was
prorogued would be asked to pass a
bill TO authorize the Treasury, If the
House was not sitting, to issue a war
loan.
The bill. said the Chancellor, would
not state the terms Of issue and ii did
not imply that the loan would be IS
sued: merely would enable The Treas
urv TO issue The loan IL 1t thought the
time opportunc.
It is hoped that Parliament may be
prorogued on Friday, TO resssemble
early in February.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
CHARLES | OF AUSTRIA
CHARLES w IN HUNGARY

Budapest, Hungary, Satur-
day, Dec. 10 (via Berlin
and by wireless to tucker
ton).-Thc question OF the
new Empcror's official title
in Hungary. to avoid dupll-
cation Of the titles oil pre-
yious Kings Charles, was
settled to-day with the an
nounccmcnt by Premier
Ti.za that the Emperor will
call himself at the coronation
Emperor Charles ! , OF
Austria and King Charles "
of Hungary and Bohemia.
The coronation as King
Of Hungary has been set for
December 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
GERMANS OPEN MART
Bernstorff Attends Benefit for German
War Orphans

Count Won Bernstorff and other Ger
man notables attended the opening OF
= Christmas mart az Terrace Garden
last night, through which Il Is hoped
war orphans Of the Central Powers Will
profit BY several thousand dollars.
Great booths Of merchandise, toys
and Christmas novelties lined a hall,
which had been converted into q Ger
man fairyland. The mart will close
al midnight Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
War Office Versions
of Fighting in East

Berlin, Dec. fS.-To-nights official
report Says::\
In Wallachia there have been minor
engagements. resulting favorsbly for
US. In Northern Dobrudja the line
Babadagh -Pecineaga has been crossed.
The day report says:
Front of Archduke Joseph-In the
Mesteoanesci sector. cast of the Golden
Bystritsa, there was a violent artillery
duel. Local engagements with varying
success occurred in the Uzul Valley.
Front of Field Marshal Won Mscken
sen-The situation is unchanged. Hos
tile columns retreating to Braia were
attacked by our airplane squardrons
with visible success.
German naval planes on December Is
dropped bombs on Russian sea forces
in the port OF Sulina CON the middle
one of the three estuaries OF the Dam
ube in the Dobrudja). A hostile hydro
plane was shot down by machine gun
fire.
Vienna, Dec. 1S.-To-ddy's Official
report says:
Front of Archduke Joseph-South Of
Valeputna an attack by two Russian
battalions was repulsed by an ener-
getic Austro-Hungarian counter thrust.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19
Otto H. Kahn Honored by Tech

Boston. Dec. 1S.-Otto II. Kahn has
been elected life member Of the cor
poration Of the Massachusetts lnstl-
tute of Technology, President Nae
Laurin announced to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-19

One ensign and So of the rank and file
were brought in prisoners.
Petrograd, Dec. 1s.-To-ddys off,
ci0L report says:
On the Rumani front in the re-
zion west and northwest OF Rsmnicu-
Sarat-Our scouts made reconnois-
sances. In the region of the Filipesc!.
railway station and in the region OF
Dihbatogu the offensive of the enemy
was arrested by our fire.