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Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21
BRITISH REPLY WILL LEAVE GERMANY AN
 OPENING
Formal Notes Will Be Dis patched From All Allies Be. fore Christmas Inviting Concrete Peace Proposals.
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LONDON, Dt 9o. f..stt is q strong probability that Great Britains reply to the German peace proposal will be ready before Christmas. This was the opinion in we'll informed cir cls where it is said the reply will be trief and will likely follow the lines of MT. LlOyd-George's maiden speech as prime minister in si far as it will leave the door open for Germany to make concrete peace proposals.
 Great Britain's official reply to Ger many. as prominent officials preferr ed to term It. will be submitted simul taneously with that of her allies. Ev- CT since the German note was handed to the foreign office by the American ambassador. it has been the subject of discussion between Premier Lloyd George and his cabinet council, which meets daily. The note and the nature of the reply also have been discussed with Great Britain's allies and it was stated that these conversations have progressed SO rapidly that preliminary drafts have already been made.
 It would. therefore, not be surpris- ing if the allies replies were ready by the end of the week. Especially, it is said, would this be true in the case of Great Britain's note. which the prime minister is declared to be anx- ious to dispatch without delay.
 When the terms of the note are def nitely agreed upon and the document is signed by Lord Robert Cecil, who is acting foreign secretary in the ab- sence of Mir Balfour, it may be hand ed to Ambassador Page with the re quest that he forward it to the state department at Washington for trans mission to Germany. This is said to be the most likely method. inasmuch as the United States represents the allies interests in Germany. It is just possible that the British foreign of flee may address the reply direct to the British ambassador at Washing ton.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21
Ruined Village In France Rises Again From
 Ashes As Monument of American Friendship

had not only given him much pleasure to see such highly useful work begun by his own countrymen for those who had been made homeless by the for tunes of war, but he was greatly in- terested in the possibilities to which this work. so auspiciously begun. might lead. He hoped earnestly that this benefcient aid might be extend ed to other villages in the province of Lorraine. upon which like destruction had been visited.
 In conclusion he complimented those responsible for the work and referred feelingly to the fortitude of the af- fiicted people under such trying con ditions.
 The little girls of the village, who excel in the art of embroidery. were presented to the ambassador and they gave him handkerchiefs, examples of their work. as souvenirs.
 On the return trip to Paris. Ambas- sador Sharp stopped at Rheims and inspected the cathedral. the ruins of the arch-episcopal palace and the de- vastated sections of the city. Only the night before 90 shells from the German guns had been thrown into Rheims
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Independ- ent members of the national House of Representatives are planning an organization to work apart from both Democrats and Republicans with the avowed purpose of enforcing radical changes in the rules.
 Thus far no plans have been made for voting as a body in the speaker ship fight. but 1t is not impossible that such an arrangement will be attempt ed later. Informal conferences among independents now in congress have resulted in a tentative agreement be- ing reached.
 At least one of the independents
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21
GERMAN CHANCELLOR GRANTED
 FULL POWERS ID MAKE TERMS

these terms would not take any con sideration of the various expressed wishes of the numerous parties with in the empire.
 When the leaders objected to granting the chancellor's demands for full powers to negotiate. Dr. Won Bethmann-Hollweg countered with the statement that he would resign forth with unless his demands were met.
 After a long argument the leaders voted the powers the chancellor wished. explaining later to followers that they were compelled to do this owing to the fear that if Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg resigned he would be succeeded by Admiral von Tirpitz."
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21
Fate of National Guard In Federal Military System Is to Be Determined By Bitter Struggle.
ARMY GENERALS ARE
 CROSS-QUESTIONED
Anti-Army Men in Congress Learn Startling Facts Con- corning American Defense or Lack of It.
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WASHINGTON. Dec. 20. - Sharp controversy in congress over the fut- ure of the national guard in the feder- al military system was foreshadowed today at hearings before committees of both the House and Senate
 Gen. Scott Quizzed
 Major General Hugh l.. Scott. chief of staff of the army. encountered wig orous cross examination by several members of the House military com mittee. when he touched upon results of the mobilization of the state troops Ioi boiSer'uuty as shown In the gen. eral stan report. Conclusions drawn from the figures to support the con- tention that the guard system is in- efficient and unreliable. were ques- toned. The subcommittee in charge of the Chamberlain universal training bill decided to recall General Scott, who already has presented the mobili- zatiOn in full to that committee and Major General Leonard Wood. com JUG fGNlEAA NAAO described the mobilization as "a tra- gedy" in his direct hearing before the committee Both officers have been asked to appear for cross examination the national guard. An effort yester- day by the Maryland senator who Is not a member of the committee to question Colonel L. C. Brown. one of was stopped by Chairman Chamber lain The latter determined today. however. to give Senator Lee every opportunity to bring out the facts as to the mobilization.
 Spare Guards Names
 In preparation for the cross exami- ration. it is understood that staff of ficers familiar with mobilization are prepared to submit the original re- ports from the inspectors. including names of the organizations examined. The compiled summary of these re- ports avoids mention of any specific units of the guard.
 Afraid of Issue
 The House committee did not go into the question of universal military service recommended by the general stan and Generals Scott and Wood. The chief of staff had not reached that portion of his statement at the close of the days session.
 Champion Big Army
 Before the Chamberlain committee. however. Howard II. Gross of Chica-
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without difficulties. such as often con front American building contractors. She has had her first strike in the last week. that of masons, who sought higher wages, but she succeeded in settling the matter.
 Rebuilding Brings Joy.
 The corner stone laying was an event in Vitrimont. Grouped about the ruins and the foundation of the first structure were the inhabitants and soldiers on leave of absence The American flag, besides the tri-color of France, was in evidence here and there. and despite the gloominess of the situation of the destroyed village. there was a manifest feeling of joy that its restoration after original plans would be seen soon.
 Leon Poebe. mayor of Vitrimont. and M. Mirman. of Nancy. prefect of the department Meurthe-et-Mo spoke thanking the American people through the ambassador for their gen erous initiative toward the rebuilding of the ruined places of France and the aid which the United States had given in so many ways.
 Replying, Ambassador Sharp said it
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LONDON. Dec. 2l.--A dispatch to Reuters Telegram Company from Zurich says information has been re ceived there from Berlin saying that Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg. in a secret session with the party lead CTS preceding his announcements of Germany's peace offer in the Reich stag. was given full powers to con duct peace negotiations without fur ther consultation even with the party leaders.
 The chancellor" says the dispatch. refused point blank to give the lead CTS and detailed points of his peace terms. although he stated bluntly that
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21
PREESS CALLS LIN ALL WARMING POWERS ID SUBMIT THEIR TERMS IF PEACE
v r KANSAS SEWERS
 IN eRIolD WAVE.

2 KANSAS CITY, Dec. 20---Kan- %' SIS City and the southwest con ? tinued tO shiyer tonight, as re
 suit of the cold wave The local
 2 weather bureau thermometer at * : o'clock tonight registered de-
 < grees above zero but the govern ment forecaster asserted the be
 lief that , below zero would be < reached here before morning. t Temperatures south and into the
 * Texas Panhandle continued low. * Amarillo recorded ten degrees < above zero and Abilene in the x center of the state twenty-two < degrees above zero.
 To the north of Omaha thermo- # meters were exploring the depths < around eight degrees below zelo. Clear weather in the north and * northwest was the forecast for to- :' morrow with continued cold and possibly a local furry of snow.
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them" To both sets of belligerents he says he would have delayed offer ing it until those overtures had been answered but for the fact that it also concerns the question of peace and may thus be considered in connection with other proposals which have the same end in view"
 Diplomats Aooe.
 Diplomats considered it incredible that the President would bring for ward such a proposal at such a time unless he had reason to believe it would receive respectful consideration at the hands of all the belligerents and above all would not prejudice the position of the United States as a pos sible mediator.
 Conference Assured?
 The Cerrn.--a..h es.' : < ,s. con sist. ently hopeful that proposals of the cen tral allies would lead to a discussion of peace. was expressed in this author ized statement by Count Bernstorff. the German ambassador:
 Now" said he. 'I am perfectly con vinced that there will be a confer ence."
 T. R's Precedent
 The nearest parallel in world his tory for President Wilson's action was President Roosevelt's move in 1905 t5 end the war between Russia and Japan. But in that case the President had been assured his proposal would not be disagreeable to either of the belig- erents and curiously enough it was through Emperor William of Germany that the preliminary soundings crysta- liZed into the suggestion that Presi- dent Roosevelt take the steps.
 Before that time President Roose- welt had conferred with Count Cassini. the Russian ambassador here and with Mir Takihira. the Japanese minister. In the Russian capital the American ambassador. George von L. Meyer, had conversations with Count Lamsdorff. the Russian minister for foreign af- fairs. In Tokio, American minister Griscom had conversed with Count Komura, the Japanese minister for foreign affairs. The outcome of all these preliminaries was that President Roosevelt was assured that he would not be humiliated by a rejection of his action.
 Neutrals to Play Part
 The President looks forward in the notes to the part the neutrals shall take in assuring the future peace of
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Secrecy Is Tense.

At the White House no statement was obtained as to whether any of the powers had intimated how they would receive the note, and there was every indication that the same careful secre- cy. which prevented anything what ever becoming known about the Presi- dents action until it had been taken. would surround any of the succeeding moves.
 History in Making.
 Nowhere on the surface appears any indication of history-making events which diplomatists generally are con vinced must have transpired. since the German allies brought forth their pro- posals to dispel the generally prevail ent belief that such an action on the part of President Wo.or would he ur,- acceptable ro the entente powers.
 Diplomats Surprised"
 British embassy officials declared they were utterly taken by surprise. were wholly unable to explain it and were emphatic in their statement that no exchanges whatever had passed through the embassy here as a pre- liminary.
 Admits Delicacy.
 All that, however, was before the German allies of their accord brought forward their proposals for discussion of peace. President Wilson specifical ly says in the notes he is somewhat embarrassed in making the suggestion at this particular time. because it may now seem to have been prompted by desire to play part in connection with recent overtures of the central powers.
 Playing no Favorite.
 To the central powers the President says his action was in no way "sug- gested" by the Teutonic proposals. while to the entente allies he says his note is in mo way associated with
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21
HOUSE SPEAKERSH|P IN DOUBT:
 INDEPENDENTS MAY DECIDE T

has conferred with Colonel Roosevelt over the situation and will seek fur ther advice from him of how to pro- ceed- Conferences have proceeded quietly, usually on the floor of the House. Participants are seeking their favor as the speakership situation dai- ly becomes more doubtful.
 Representatives Randall of Califor- mia. prohibitionist, indicated today. however. the nature of the immediate plans.
 We are anxious that the rules be amended SO that the people may know what their representatives are doing, he said. "The present system of vot-
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Came as Surprise

Came as Surprise
 Wholly without notice and entirely contrary to what administration off cials have described as his course. the President last night despatched the notes to all the belligerents and to all the neutrals for their information. Summarized in the Presidents own words as contained in the notes, the President says:
 How Near? He Asks.
 "The President is not proposing
 peace; he is not even offering
 mediation. He is merely propos-
 ing that soundings be taken in or der that we may learn, the neutral
 nations with beIligerents how near the haven of peace may be for which all mankind longs with an
 intense and increasing longing.
 He believes that the spirit in
 which he speaks and the objects which he seeks will be understood
 by all concerned, and he confident
 ly hopes for a response which will
 bring new light into the affairs
 of the world"
 This latest development in the rapidly moving world events toward a discussion of peace was not permitted to become known until tonight when the notes were we'll on their way to the American ambassadors in the bel ligerent capitals and probably in the hands of some of them.
 Startles Washington.
 It was most distinct surprise to all official Washington, which had been led to believe that with the for nal transmittal of the proposal of the central powers the officers of the United States would await further moves between the belligerents them- selves and that certainly. in view of the speech of Premier Lloyd-George and the announcements in Russia, France and Italy, further action by neutrals would depend on the next careful and delicate lnoves of the bel ligerents.
 'Tis Masterly Stroke.
 The whole tenor of official opinion throughout Washington. when the Presidents action became known was that it immeasurably improved the pro- spects for some sort of exchanges look ing toward an approach to peace dis- cussions between the belligerents, without impairing the position of the United States should they finally be unable to find ground on which to ap- proach each other.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21
Plan of British to Take Away All Ships and Use In Own Commerce, Will Wreak Havoc With Neutrals.
WILL FUT MORE AT
 CARRYING GRAIN
Already One Third Are En- gagged Carrying Food, and More Needed, Due to the ln- roads Made by Submarines.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 20.--A desire of the British government to mobilize under one general head the entire ocean carrying facilities of the United Kingdom for the exclusive benefit of lhe allied markets and the great civil ian population of the allied countries, is the reason behind the statement of Premier Lloyd-George that the ship ping of Great Britain will be nation alized according to leading British shipping men here.
 Third Carry Grain
 For some time one Of the represen- tative steamship men today said, all British vessels have one third of their cargo space communicated for grain. This space has recently been increas- ed to such an extent that now the New York agent has only about one third of his ships available for pres ent shippers.
 Cargo Restricted
 The same authority says that it was his belief that more space would be controlled by the government by regn- lations requiring that all cargo be of ficially designated Designations of cargo will mean that the shipping in British bottoms of any commodity other than that necessary for main tenance of army and civil life will be forbidden.
 It is also deemed not unlikely that British ships now engaged in trade between neutral countries will be called upon to take their place in the line of ships engaged in transferring supplies to great Braitain and her al- lies.
 All Under One Flag
 Without official details of the pro- posed naturalization plan," an au- thority in close touch with shipping said: "I anticipate that in substance it means the entire resources of Great Britain's merchant marine is to be brought under one general head and that one executive will direct it's movements and its utility. Cargoes will be jointly apportioned among the various lines and every ship flying the flag of Great Britain must do its part, or the government will take it over. The people of England and her armies must be supplied with actual necessities and the government will see to it through such control of car go that no one class of people will get what all cannot get.
 No serious consideration seems to
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x < :S |. 4 . CHRISTMAS BRINGS JOY s AND SORROW AT PEN.

a McALESTER. Okla. Dec. 20. " < Christmas was a word of both : sorrow and joy at the state peni- : x tentiary here today. Discovery 7
 * of an underground tunnel through " which 25 convicts planned to " < escape on Christmas eve thwart- Y * ed the plans of these men for x !: liberty during the holidays while * < S3 good conduct prisoners were Y * released to go home on Christmas + pardons, paroles and reprieves * s: from Governor Robert l.. Will < * Hams. *
 < Four men have been placed in '~ * solitary confinement in connec- 's * tion with the attempted prison * x delivery. x
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Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21
E * DANISH HOUSE VOTES TO SELL ISLES TO U. s.

COPENHAGEN, Via London. Dec. 20.-After single reading
 the Folkething today adopted the
 bill ratifying the treaty for the sale of the Danish West Indies
 : to the United States. The vote [ was 90 in favor and 16 against
 [ ratification. Five members were ; absent.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21
OKLAHOMA FIVE BEATS
 COLORADO AGGIES 34 TO o7

FORT COLLINS, Colo, Dec. 20 The klahoma Normal Basket Ball Team defeated the Colorado Agricul- tural College quintet here tonight by the score of 34 to 27.
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VITRIMONT. France, via Paris, Dec 2O.-This village. which. like it's neigh bor. Gerveviller, was destroyed early in the war. will have the honor of be- ing the first village reconstructed in France and this is due to American enterprise and generosity. The re- building is already under way, the cor ner stone of the first group of houses having been laid Sunday by the Amer ican ambassador, William Graves Sharp. who had been invited to parti- cipate in the ceremony by those inter- ested in this distinctly American un- dertaking.
 American Finances It.
 Mrs. William H. Checker. of San Francisco, who has furnished the funds for reconstruction, was unable to see the realization of her work. She was represented by Miss Daisy Polk, of San Francisco. known in the com munity as "Madamoiselle de Chez Mousse" or Miss One Of Us", who is experimenting the work. old men and youths unfit for military service are being employed on the building operations. Miss Folks task is not
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21
WEATHER

Arizona - Generally fair, not much change in temperature.
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NEW YORK CITY Average price of cop per for week ending Dec. 13-33.25.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-25
SYRACUSE WINS:
EHMKE BIG STAR
Helfrich Gives Sensational
Twirler Hard Battle in Great
est Game of Season

Syracuse, n. Y, July 25. - Helfrich
the Harrisburg youngster gave Ehmke
the Syracuse pitching sensation the
hardest fight in his career yesterday.
The locals won out in the thirteenth,
score 8 to 2. Harrisburg was in the
game from start to finish, and out
side of Ehmke's work, Syracuse had
nothing on the Cockill crew. 1t was
the greatest game of the season in the
New York State League.
Ehmke turned in his twentieth
straight victory. The tall youth, who
hasn't been beaten since early in May,
hurled a remarkable game He al
lowed the Pennsylvanians but three
hits and struck out eighteen batters.
He lost control momentarily in the
seventh inning, and Harrisburg
punched bases on balls and a hit for
two runs.
Before and after this they were
helpless before the battling speed of
the lad who is much sought by big
league clubs.
Helfrich, pitching for Harrisburg,
gave the local star a keen fight. He
was hit safely nine times. Syracuse
registered its first run in the opening
inning and another in the eighth, and
then didn't have another chance until
the winning run was chased over the
plate in the thirteenth.
Both teams fielded sensationally.
Cook, at second, with five outs and
five assists. led the visitors in the field
while aside from Ehmke's wonderful
pitching, the clever all-around playing
of Madden ils right field stood out in
the Syracuse attack.
Harry Fritz, the Philadelphia boy,
handled several hard chances at third
for the Stars and also poled out a long
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-25
Rain Prevents Opening
Hassett Boys Camp Today

Rain put crimp in the opening of
Hassett Boys Club camp at Boiling
Springs this morning. Arrangements
were made for the 65 members to go
into camp at 9 o'clock. This program
was changed and the camp may not be
officially opened until tomorrow
morning. The Rev. T. b. Johnson
with the campers expected to leave
Harrisburg this afternoon.
One large truck load of camp equip
ment with the advance guard left last
night They took shelter in nearby
barn and will not get busy until the
rain ceases. Those who will go into
camp are:
Victor Biehl. James Biehl. Ralph
Leedy, Robert Sullivan, Edward Ca
hill, John Cahill, William Cahill, Ralph
Huston, John Huston. Fred. Huston,
Charles Hilton. Charles Marker, Stan
ley Goetze, George Green. Vincent
Wieger, James Murphy, Emmitt
Burns, John Burns, Charles Kaufold,
Jay Alexander, William Taylor, Chris
tian Taylor Augustus Sariano, Leroy
Sariano, George Shuey, Robert Leahy,
william Conley, Joseph Weitzel, Gill
bert Brown, Merrill Gerdes, Edward
Sourbier, Robert Sourbier, Elwood
Sourbier, James Cough, Cy Hecker,
John Wall, Charles Eckinger, Archie
Graham, Gerald Adolpf, Paul Weaver,
Maurice Taylor, James Joyce, Eugene
Fogarty, John Delaney, Henry De-
laney, John Maloney, James Keenan,
Fred Lauster, Mark Phillips, Loman
Seitz, John Amsden, William Fannessy
Joseph Fannessy, Edward Gaffney
Simon Deschong, George Selway