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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-30
PRESIDENT VIII SON
YIELDS TO JAPAN

with which the administration RECORD
is replete. that have caused tho Re
Dubllcans and even many Democrats
to complain that tho president In mat
ters Of the gravest import to the wei
fare of the republic is ruled by PAM,
and political expendlency.
The course of the administration in
the Japanese affair was marked Grsr
by a bold advance. then. when Japan
resisted, by retreat and eventual sur.
render.
The provision to which Japan oh.
jccted in the immigration bill orig.
mated with the adiuinistratlon Itself
in 1914. In a formal letter to the
speaker of the House Secretary Of La.
Dor Wilson recommended that in leg
islation excluding Asiatic laborera
there be included nm exception an
plying to aliens the immigration OF
whom into the United States Is reg
ulated by existing agreements as to
passports"
Accepted by Congress.
THIS exemption, applying to japan.
was intended to write Into American
law the "gentlemen's agreement" UNI
der which the Toxic government pre-
vents Japanese coolies from emlgrat-
ing to the United States By deny
Ing them passports.
Early in the last session Of Con-
gross the House committee on imni-
grafton accepted this administration
and wrote the identl-
cal phrascology into the immigration
bill. The committee sought the opin-
lon OF the state department and was
advised that there was no objection
the provision from the viewpoint of
American relations with Japan.
While the measure was pending In
the House and again after its passage
with the provision unchanged, Am
bassador Chinda protested to Score
tary OF State Lansing against legisla-
tive recognition OF the "gentlemen's
agreement" as an Implication that
Japan Is not keeping its word or may
tail to do so In the future. The adj
ministration turned deaf ear to
his representations.
Goes Direct to Wilson.
On April 81 the ambassador sud-
denly presented his demands direct
b to President Wilson. In the mean
time two things had happened. The
Senate committee on immigration.
without let or hlndrance by the adj
had reported the House
provision favorahly to the Senate
Two days before the ambassador went
TO the White House the president had
served his ultimatum on Germany in
the submarine controversy and a
tense situation in the foreign relu-
tons of the United States existed.
Mr.. Wilson backed down at once
and issued orders that the provision
be changed so as 10 remove Japan's
objections. Thereafter Secretary
Lansing became the intermediary to
arrange a settlement between the Sem
ate committee and the japanese am
The committee framed a
provision excluding practically MI
Asiatics except natives of Japan and
natives, other than Chinese. of The
eastern portion of China being ex-
plotted by Japan The ambassador
approved this provision. The surrcn-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-30
UPSHUR TO ROLL UP
BANNER MAJORITlES

a big vote for the state senate here,
as it is held that his opponent is
practically Virginia newcomer, and
the whole national and state ticket
will go through with the same high
majorlties certain for John B. Hill
leary. candidate for the legislature
and the Republican county nomi-
nees."
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-30

In the early days of the American
colonies. creased paper was used in
the windows in the absence of glass
and candles were in use up to 1850
when lamps Of whale oil were first
used.a
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-30
Infringement in China.

der of the president had avertcd an
other crisis"
Infringement In China.
Likewise, Japan succeeded in pre-
venting the administration from caus-
ing any embarrassment of the plan to
extend a scheme Of supervision to the
affairs Of China. Tho Japanese demands
upon China in 1915 wore palpably an
infringement OF the sovereignty OF the
oriental republic and menace to the
open door policy established by John
Hay and the Root-Takahlra agree
mcnt.
Picking appealed to the United States
to defend not only China but American
interests therein from the designs Of
Japan. For months the question was
whether the United States would take
any step to deter Japan. Ambassador
Chinda's mission was to keep President
Wilson quicsccut The envoy was sue
ccssful Secretary or State Baker dis
patched an innocuous note to Japan
and China stating that the United
States cannot recognize" any agree
ment Infringing American interests in
the far East
Assuring Wilson that no such in
friu"emont was intended. Japan pro-
ceedcd to extend its control over Chi
nesc affairs Chindn had done so well
that he was promoted 10 the court Of
st, James. where his mission is to keep
Great Britain from interfering with
the Japunizing of China. Lately Japan
has pressed new demands upon China
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-30

A morning visit to the stores just
now Is n treat worth planning for
yourself. Avoiding the afternoon
crowds, you may select and buy with
the right choice.
FILTERS.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-30

The cork oak OF Spain is said to
grow best in poorest soil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
Record for
Coal Shipments
in First 9 Months

Boston Dec. 13.-Railroads entering this
city transported more hard and soft coal
in the first nine months of this year than
they hauled in the corresponding period
last year, according to information gath
cred by States Attorney General c. Att
will, who is investigating the high price
Of that commodity.
A statement issued today from the at
torney generals Office says:
From inspectors reports it appears
that various reasons are given by dealers
for the great advance in prices, which
include higher freight rates. lack of help
at the mines, competition from COMPETE
tive buying abroad. and shortage Of cars.
Some of the wholesalers place much of
the blame on retailers and everyone dis
claims any personal responsibility for
the increased cost of fuel or the alleged
shortage. Nevertheless it is apparent that
that amount brought into New England
is greater than in the preceding year. 1t
is also to be observed that this increase
in the transportation of coal is not due to
the export of coal. as the amount of coal
exported from New England is negligible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
FAIRFIELD
Ladies of Methodist Guild Hold
Annual Christmas Sale
and Supper

yery successful affair took place at
the Methodist Church vestry Wednesday
afternoon and evening. the event being
the annual Christmas sale and supper
given by the ladies of the Methodist
Guild Society. The rooms were decor
ated for this occasion and several booths
were arranged around the room about
which much hustling and purchasing
was. going on. At the booths fancy
work. aprons and candy was sold, all of
which had vanished before the close of
the afternoon. The sale in the after
noon was in charge of Mrs. Carlton
Bunker. Mrs. William McAuley. Mrs.
Eugene Clark and Mrs. J. w. ingalls,,
and this committee deserves much cred
it for the success of the afternoon pro-
gram. supper was served to the pub
lie at O'Clock and was we'll attended.
Mrs. F. L. Tozier. Mrs. Humphrey
O.Rlemis and Mrs. Charles Wheeler took
the supper in charge. who through
strenuous work made this part of the
nropram equally successful. After the
srnner a Christmas tree and entertain
n,ent made up the program of the eve
ming The Christmas tree, arranged by
Mrs George Ellsworth proved an attrac-
t;on TO the younger set. each child re-
ceivine a bag of popcorn and candy
which covered the tree, together with
decorations A very interesting pro-
gram. consisting of literary and musical
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
BANGOR POLICE
ARREST TWO BOYS
ESCAPED FROM
A REFORMATORY

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 13.-Two 14-year-old
boys of whom complaint had been made
that they were stealing bread from shop,
and milk from doorsteps were arrested in
Bangor Monday afternoon and 1t was lat.
er found that they had escaped from the
Middlesex county training school for boys
in Massachusetts,. The boys are being
held awaiting the arrival of officials from
the school.
They were arrested by Inspector Knaids
and Patrolman Rogan and gave their
names as Peter Moulton Of Lowell. Mass,
and Andrew Kinsella of West Newton.
Mass.
Chief Gilman received telephone Tues
day morning from the Middlesex county
training school saying that the boys were
wanted there and had escaped from that
institution a week ago Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
President Gives
Approval to the
Gardner Action

Washington, Dec. 13-President Wilson
today approved the action of an army
court martial in sentencing Lewis c.
Gardner of the New Mexico militia to DIS
honorable discharge and year in prison
at hard labor for failure to obey the fed
eral call for border duty last June. but
RENTED the prison sentence because the
case had been pressed as test.
War department officials regard the de-
cision as important because of the warn
ing it gives to more than 10000 enrolled
members of the national guard who have
not appeared for federal service.
Gardner was enrolled as member OF
company. First Infantry, New Mexico
National Guard. He was one of con-
siderable number who refused to be mus
tered into the federal service. but the 9TH
ers changed their minds when courts
martial were ordered and joined their
companies rather than face trial. Maj.
Blanton Winshp of the Judge advocate
generals department was especially as
signed to carry on the prosecution be-
fore a court composed Of both regular
and national guard officers, the latter
from the accused soldiers own regiment.
When the case came up for approvas,
Secretary Baker took the position that
Gardner was net aware of the gravity
OF his offence, and as the purpose of the
proceedings had been served by the con-
viction recommended that the prison SEN
tence be RENTED.
Army officers say the right Of the fed
eral government to enforce service of na-
ticral suardslnen has been well establish
ed and a precedent set for the treatment
of future ''slackers." Their claim, how
ever, that the fact that between 1000
and 15.0O0 enrolled members of the guard
never have been located for federal ser
vice constitutes serious Impeachment
of the whole national guard system. and
expect to have this point fully presented
to the military committees of Congress
during the present session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
German Comment

Berlin, Dec. IL. via London. Dec. 13.-
Commenting on the peace proposals
GERM ANA, the Catholic organ, ex-
presses especial pleasure that the Gem
trail Powers appeal 20 the Pope as we'll
as to other neutrals. 1t enthusastical-
ly approves the peace overtures. which
it terms the privilege of the stronger in
war and a performance of the hottest of
duties to humanity and Christian mortal
ity.
The newspaper declares that the En-
peror's note to Germany's opponents is
a document of the love of peace than
which none could be greater. fairer or
go to further lengths. and which proves
that Germany. despite it's enormous mil
itary success, does not wish to strike in
cold blood to destroy its enemies. but in
consonance with it's responsibility to
God and the world. offers them the hand
of peace Only a fool, it declares, will
see in the offer an indication of weak
ness.
The evening edition of the Lokal An
zeiger refrains from predicting either
success or failure for Germany's peace
overtures. The paper emphasizes the
declaration that the offer is an indica-
ton of strength and not of weakness.
1t calls the day epoch-making in impor-
lance but doubts whether this Christ
mas, at any rate can bring to realiza-
Will to Men.
The newspaper both opens and closes
it's editorial with the imperial chancel-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

that the 5619 shares of Boston & Low
ell stock carried on the books Of the
Boston &, Maine at a value of 81 1875, 500,
we're in reality worth $730,470 or about
$3.50 share. The purchase price, he
added, was 500. Under the terms Of its
lease. he testified, the Boston & Maine
on the s7,679. 400 capital stock of the
Boston & Lowell, now outstanding.
Concord & Montreal shares purchas-
ed at $160 each, are not now worth
more than $50 according to the witness.
who added that the Boston & Maine
guaranteed dividend of per cent on
Concord & Montreal stock. The witness
also declared that a note from the
Hampden Railroad carried on the
roads accounts at a value Of $24O, coo.
was worthless
4 value of $4,000 was placed by Mr.
Hobbs upon $108.000 worth of first
mortgage five per cent. bonds of the
Montreal & Atlantic Railway Co. The
interest on the bonds. he said, was
three years in areas. The road runs
from Richford, VT. to Farnum, p. O.,
and never paid a dividend, the witness
asserted.
Among the really valuable securities
mentioned by Mr.. Hobbs as being held
by the Boston & Maine were notes of
the Fitchburg Railroad for s750.0OO,
representing additions and improve
ments made on that leased line by the
Boston & Maine. These notes, he said,
would sell for price at their face
value Notes of the Connecticut River
Railroad for S450,0OO might also be re-
deemed for their face value, according
to the witness.
In contrast with the depreciation in
securities owned by the road Mr..
Hobbs affirmed that the shares in the
Portsmouth toll bridge which were
valued on the roads books at $4,000,
were actually worth 100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
The Entente Press
in DeriSiiye Chorus
Over German Offer

If the British press which
supports the administration cor
rectly interprets official opinion,
little time will be taken up by
consideration of the move by
Germany and her allies although
the opinion of the country does
not favor too hasty rejection of
the overture. 1t is believed the
German people once they are &C
quainted with the objects of the
Entente might be more in
clined toward peace, and that
for that reason, if for no other
the terms of the Entente allies
should be made known officially
to the Central Powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
w. J. Hobbs Of B. & NJ.
Declares a Large Part Of the
Roads Securities Worthless

Boston, Dec. ia statement that. in
his opinion, large part of the securities
held by the Boston & Maine Railroad are
worthless, was made today by Vice Pres
ident William j. Hobbs the financial ex-
pert of the road. during an inquiry by
counsel for minority stockholders at the
proceedings affecting the roads receiv-
ershp in the federal court today.
These securities. he testified, are car
ried on the books at a total value of SILL
AIS, 439 and include 55,514 shares of Fitch
burg Railroad stock with book valua-
ton of s5,4Ss.354. The Fitchburg stock in
his opinion was not worth more than STU
share or s55514O.
Vermont Stock Worth Junk
Mr.. Hobbs stated that the st. Johns
bury & Lake Champlain Railroad, which
operates 100 miles of track across north
ern Vermont, was worth lust about
what it would bring as junk: The Bos-
ton & Maine holds $4,000 of the bonds of
this road and was liable as guarantor of
principal and interest on $1,32S,O00 addf-
tional bonds. In addition, he said. the
Boston e. Maine has $4,000 worth of
notes of the ST. Johnsbury & Lake Cham
plain, which were worthless.
Mr. Hobbs had been called as wit
ness by Conrad w. Croker, counsel for
the minority stockholders, who are
opposing permanent receivership of the
Boston & Maine.
No Account of Lease Of Lines
No attempt had been made, the wit
ness said. to determine whether the
Fitchburg. Boston & Lowell. Concord
e. Montreal and other leased lines
were paying propositions. There was
no separate accounting to indicate
earnings or losses of the various
leased lines.
Books Overestimate Value
Vice President Hobbs also testified
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

"A milk driver climbs on an average
s24 flights of stairs day and twice q
week this is doubled because Of :. the
bills he has to deliver. -...@
mo man can climb that number OF
stairs and last more than three years"
Referring to the fine. fashionable
people" who go away without paying
their milk bills, MIR. Horton said 1t was
often necessary to follow them to- the
country and Dun" Them. - a,.g.
Il tell my boys" he added. ito fol-
low them to the grave"
Asked why he, had not explained to
the committee the. difference in the
cost of milk to his company in, sum-
mer and winter and why the consumer
was not given the benefit thereof. Mr..
Horton exclaimed:
"Oh. I'm tired of explaining why l
ive!"
He expressed the belief that the time
would come when milk will be sold ex-
clusively from stores.
One company, he asserted. probably
would have a monopoly of the business
OF this city il that time should arrive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
American Milk
Aids Contracts
Foreign Firms

New York, Dec. 13.-Foreign milk COM
panies are purchasing American evapor-
ated milk and shipping it to tropical coun-
tries in order to maintain their contracts
until after the war. thus removing 130.0cj
quarts of milk daily from the United
States. according to Lotion Horton, wit
ness before the legislative committee IN
.vestigating the milk situation in this
state Twelve milk plants have taken
over this business of supplying Sout:l
American countries and Cuba with
American canned milk, said Mr.. Horton,
who is president of one of the large milk
companies. THE people in this country
are not building up an export business in
milk" he added. They are just keeping
it going for foreign countries so the lat
ter will not lose this business during vne
war. And we are choking here for the
want Of milk. When other countries be-
gin to produce milk after the war this
will react on u.s."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14
Athletics May
Be Compulsory
.Bowdoin College

Brunswick. Me-. Dec. 13.-(SpeciaD.-
that Bowdoing College is rapidly drifting
towards system of compulsory athletic
training to do away with some of the
evils of the present system seems likely
from the amount of agitation going OH
abont the campus and in the college
councils of late. The latest development
is long editorial In the current edition
of the Orient the college weekly. propos-
ing compulsory athletic training sys-
tenn and outlining to an extent the meth
cd by which this idea could be carried
out.
1t is general knowledge that there has
been some considerable dissatisfaction
over the lack of spirit alleged to have
been shown by the student body in con-
nection with football and track this fall
1t is no secret that the various varsity
teams have been seriously Handicapped
by the lack of material; and to bring out
a greater assortment of men from which
to pick a team to represent the college is
undeniably one Of the objects of the pro-
posed system. 49,
The plan of the new system is in
general as follows: Every undergrad
uate at least, of the first two or three
classes, shall be required to seriously
participate in some of athletics. The
men are to be allowed a choice Of foot
ball, baseball, track. cross country.
tennis, and such other games as the
equipment allows. boxing, wrestling,
fencing, and possibly golf. Those who
prefer, may of course elect gymnasium
work. Each man will choose one Of
these sports and persue 1t at least
three hours a week throughout the en-
tire college year under the instruction
of coaches and instructors. Emphasis
is to be placed on a large number
participating, giving men who are not
Of Varsity calibre a chance to COM
pete with others of equal ability.
The main argument in favor Of this
system as outlined by the Orient is that
the individual student will derive definite
benefits from continuous practice in
some sort of sports. Many students who
otherwise would sit in their rooms all day
are, under this system, obliged to exer-
else. and they cannot help but benefit
by the recreation and the physical devel-
opment to be gained. For the good Of
the individual. alone the system seems
highly advisable.
The other result Of this system would
be the additional men out for the teams
representing the college. 1t has always
been felt that there is much varsity ma
terial lying stagnant in the student body
which. If brought out and developed,
would greatly improve the college teams.
This seems to be the best possible
method of bringing out such men and
has worked successfully in many 9TH
er colleges where it has been tried.
AS yet the measure for compulsory
athletic training has not actually been
brought before the faculty except to
members individually. but has thus
far met with almost unanimous ap-
prevail by the various faculty men,
bers. The Student Council last week
passed a strong resolution favoring
the plan. and after the alumni have
had an opportunity to express them
selves. the matter will be brought be-
fore the faculty as a body for ap-
prevail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

lor's words: I'VE are prepared for peace
but are ready to fight"
Victor Hahn, in the National Zeitung,
likewise lays emphasis upon q charac-
terization of the peace overtures as q
sign of strength rather than of weak
ness and expresses belief that the re-
sponsible statesmen Of the Entente will
not care to construe them otherwise.
Herr Hahn devotes considerable space
to the unsuccessful efforts of the Con-
servatives and Socialists to debate the
matter in the Reichstag and points out
that the offer is as yet merely imperial
suggestion that peace be discussed and
not the actual discussion itself When
the time comes for talking peace terms.
the people. he believes. will have full
opportunity to express their varied
wishes regarding peace as a reward for
thir sacrifices and he thinks the gov
eminent would hardly venture to open
negotiations without being exactly in
formed about the desires of all classes
of the population.
The kreeuse Zeitung expresses the fear
that peace which to the Entente Allies
does not bear the aspect of defeat would
prove a great danger to Germany and be
only an armistice.
Die Post doubts the expediency of the
peace offer. but says it is glad no neu-
trail has been asked to mediate.
The Taglische Rundschau fears that the
Entente Allies will draw out the negotia-
tions by making impossible counter pro-
posals. hoping to enlist pressure from
neutral America"
The Tages Zeitung says it wishes DR.
Won Bethmann-Hollweg has emphasized
more strongly the fact that Germany of
fered peace as a victor and that the
peace terms must adequately reward Ger
many for the sacrifices she had made.
The Socialist organ The Verwarts sees
a great and unique feature in the offer
in that it breaks with the old tradition
that the defeated side must ask for the
commencement of peace negotiations
The newspaper says that in view of the
fact that French Socialists belong to a
government allied with Russia and thus
are committed to Russia's recently pro-
claimed plans for conquest and that Eng.
lish Socialists have just entered the Brit
ish cabinet with a program of fighting
TO a finish, it cannot indulge in strong
homes that Germany's "overtures" will
lead to peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-14

The offer of peace of Chan
cellor Won Bethmann-Holl is
received with a chorus of deris-
ion in the British and French
press. The newspapers are unan-
imous that it is an admission
that the situation is getting crit
ical in Germany and that the
chancellor wants a way out be-
fore it is too late. His move is
considered to have the addition
al advantage that, in the event
of it's failing, it will enable him
to throw the blame for the con-
tinuation of the war on the al
lies, which he hopes will have a
moral effect on Germany and
the neutral nations.