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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
WILL give CARRANzA
few DAYS OF GRACE
Yesterday Was Time Set For Signing of
The Protocol; Nothing Heard From
De Facto Government; Opinion Is
Expressed BY Army Men
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Washington, December 27.-The
United States government will wait
day or two more on CarranZa, pres
ident of the de facto Mexican gov
eminent, to accept the protocol pro-
viding for the withdrawal of the
American troops out of Mexico, on the
conditions outlined by the Mexican
American peace commission. Yes
terday was the last day set for Car
rama to give his answer. Yet the
Washington government is going to
make allowance for possible interior
ence in communications with the
Mexican capital, before taking the
position that Carranza has refused
and that the commission is no longer
in existence as a legally authorized
representative body of the two gov
ernments.
If Carranza is considered as having
turned down the protocol, it is the
opinion of the army men that the
United States regulars will remain in
Mexico and that the $4,000 national
guardsmen will be retained on the
border Such situation as this
might readily lead to fresh trouble
between the two countries.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
LANSING ISSUES NOTE
MEXICO The SUBJECT
Secretary of State Declares That Con-
ditions In Northern Part of That Coun-
try Are lntoIerabIe and There Must
Be Change: Lanes Statement
limited Press Dispatch.l

Washington, December 27.-Two
unexpected statements, coming from
different departments of the nation
al government, have placed the
Mexican situation in the foreground
of interest Secretary of State Ian
sing has issued a statement that
the conditions of disorder in North
ern Mexico are intolerable and an
must soon to shown.
The other statement is by Secretary
of the Interior Lane, who has called
a conference of the Mexican and
American peace commissioners.
Just what these two official an
nOuncements mean, in throwing
light on what the United States
government will do in case Presi-
dent Carranza shows that he will
not sign the protocol, is problemat-
ical.
1t is understood that the depart
ment of state has information to
the effect that Villa has been get
ting all the men he wants from the
American side of the border How
this has been managed is not stated
even by rumor
The whole situation seems to in
dictate serious trouble, if Villa per-
sists in refusing to sign the protocol.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
Doors STAND A]AR;;
ENTEk I'd 0F PEACE
THAT IS BE a ED TO BE At
T'TuDE germany
Teutonic GoyernI g bought In Wash
;,,1., To D. q i, - atocof;a{o
Conditions For Cessation Of War;
Would Now Gather Around the Board
And To Talk All Things Over
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.]

Washington, December 27.-Ger-
many's reply to President Wilson's
peace note had not been received in
official form early today and officials
are reserving comment until they
have had an opportunity to study it.
Despite the disappointment because
Germany has not acceded to the pres
ident's suggestion and laid down her
terms, the general view prevailed
that the reply was another step for
ward in the peace movement because
it left room for subsequent negotia-
lions.
The United States undoubtedly is
expected by Germany to transmit the
sense of her reply to the entente bel
ligerents and the immediate outcome
depends on whether the allies will
modify their determination not to en-
ter the conference before the terms
have been laid down. 1t was pointed
out that the way has not been closed
for Germany to lay down her terms
as the allies demand. In diplomatic
negotiations of such magnitude and
scope officials do not look for the re-
suits to be Immediately apparent, but
expect the way to be paved carefully
and slowly.
Note Well Received.
Washington, Dec. 27.-Germany's
reply to President Wilson's note is
regarded here as having advanced the
peace movement another step, de.
spite the fact that it disappoints in
not meeting his suggestion for an
avowal of terms.
The reception Germany's reply re-
ceives among the entente allies,
whose statesmen have publicly de-
clared against such program, now
becomes the point upon which a fur.
Their move is hinged.
The German note probably is the
prelude to series of carefully con-
sidered delicate moves in the great
game of world diplomacy, and posi-.
bly, leading to an approach for real
discussion of peace terms on grounds
which all the Aeliigerents may feel
can place them at no disadvantage.
Wilson Is Waiting.
This is the official view of Ger.
many's reply so far as it has been
formulated on the basis of the un0f.
fetal text.
The official copy has not been re-
ceived and President Wilson was keep.
ing his mind open.
Neutral diplomatic quarters, too, re-
garded the note as step toward
peac rather leaned to the view
that Gel nany might follow it with
confidential communication Of some
sore outlining her terms. -.
The view of the entente embassies,
frankly expressed, was that the note
was not an answer to President VIII
sons communication, but rather a
document for circulation in Germany
and in neutral countries.
1t was everywhere agreed that the
principal sticking point was the lack
of definite statement of terms such
as President Wilson asked and such
as Lloyd-George declared the allies
would renuira
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
PROBE INTO ROUND ROBIN
Investigation Still Going On Among
Ohio Soldiers On Border
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Ell Paso, Texas, December 81
The investigation into the round
robin, which was circulated by mem
bers of the Eight Ohio national
guard regiment, complaining of
conditions in the camp, is still go
ing on. General Bell announced to-
day that a new name had been add
ed to the list of those ION the car
pet" and this was Samuel Murphy,
private. Robert Dixon is charged
with having had the principal hand
in circulating the paper. This is
alleged to be violation of the Six
ty-second Article of War. Quite a
number of those who signed the pa
per now claim that when they sign
ed it they did SO carelessly and
without having read it. Some say
they thought it was merely a petit
ton, asking to go home, and did not
know that it reflected on the Off
GERS who were in charge of the
camp.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29

Washington, Dec. 27.-Probable con.
gressional Investigation of alleged
government ts'leaks," which are said
to have permitted manipulating of
the stock market, was brought nearer
when Representative Robert Henry of
Texas, chairman of the rules commit
tee, announced Thomas w. Lawson,
the Boston financier, has been invited
to tell what he knows.
Chairman Henry has asked Mr. Law
son to appear before the committee in
connection with the resolution of Rep
resentative Wood of Indiana, which
asks an Investigation as to leaks
which enabled officials of the govern
ment to make. money in the market.
Let Mr.. Lawson come down and
we will give him hearing, as he
says he is well posted" Mr.. Henry
said, in discussing the matter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
Cases Were Continued.

George Teeter, charged with non
support, was before Judge Plymat of
the municipal court this morning. and
his case was given another continu-
ance to January 5 at p. m. The
case of Gayhard Nelson, charged with
wife desertion, was yesterday con-
tinued to January at p. m. -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
WILL MEET AND ADJOURN
That Is What the Legislature in Ok.
lahoma Will Do.
IUn1ted Press Dispatch. ]

UNITED Press Dispatch.]
Oklahoma, City, Okla, Dec. 81
Owing to the fact that contractors
have not been able to get the state
capitol ready in time, it is very likely
that the sixth session of the Oklaho-
ma legislature will not take place I'M
til June or July. The governor ex-
poets the legislature merely to con-
yene and organize next Tuesday and
then to take an adjournment to June
15 or July 1.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
Trial of Mayor Postponed.

Two Harbors, Mimi, Dec. 27.-The
trial of Mayor Ernest G. Strand of
this city, who is also representative
elect, on the charge of accepting
brides from so called blind piggers"
while acting as mayor, did not begin
in district court as had been expected
County Attorney Jelle said it might be
taken up later in the week. Strand
Is Socialist.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
Could Use independence Hall.

Philadelphia, Penn, December 81
Mayor Thomas B. Smith figures on
inviting the peace conference be-
tween the belligerent powers of the
old world to meet in Philadelphia, if
there is to be such conference, and
to use Independence hall.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
SERVICES new YEARS EVE

Watch Night Ceremonies to Sc Held
at German Lutheran Church.
Watch night services will be held
in the German Lutheran church
next Sunday night, following the
regular church services, and a
splendid musical program has been
arranged which will make the last
hours of the old year very pleasant
ones
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
LIKE TOWER OF BABEL

Convention of Languages is Being
Held at Hotel in Chicago.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
Chicago, December 27.-The lobby
of the Dearborn hotel here sounded
like a reunion of the Amalgamated
Workers of the Tower of Babel all
talking at once today. 1t is the head
quarters for the delegates to the
three day meeting Of the Modern
Language Association of America
opening here today. Teachers Of
English, German, French, Spanish,
Danish, Norwegian and Swedish were
present, greeting newcomers in their
respective languages.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
Baker Puts Ban on TenderIoin,

Douglas, Ariz., Dec. 27.-War Secre.
tary Baker has forbidden soldiers en-
tering the restricted district here.
Military police surround the district
to enforce the order, which results
from shooting and brawls.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
TWO YOUNG MEN INJURED.

Car They Were Driving Turned
Turtle On Hill Near AIgona.
Don Shepard and Chris Struck, two
young men of Fairmont, were very
seriously injured last Saturday aft
ernoon when the Overland car they
were driving turned turtle on the
hill leading into Algona. The two
young men were on their way to
Fort Dodge where they expected to
spend Christmas Mr. Shepard was
hurt internally while Struck sus-
tanned bad bruises and scratches.
The car is a total wreck.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
Conference Of Cabinet Members.

London, Eng, December PA
conference of cabinet members was
today held at the official residence of
Lloyd George. the premier. Balfour,
first lord of the admiralty, had so far
recovered from his indisposition as to
be able to attend.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
COAL PROBE IN DULUTH
High Price of Fuel Attracted Atten
ton of the Government.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
Duluth, December 27.-The high
prices of coal in Duluth have drawn
the attention of the federal govern
ment and the department of Justice
will send special investigators here
at once to investigate the conditions
and learn if there has been collision
between dealers to hold up prices in
violation of the Sherman Antitrust
law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
Mr.. Yarwood MAKING Recovery.

Engineer Ernest A. YarwOOd of
the Great Western, vino was hurt
in :, derailme near Waterville
last Friday afternoon, and has stree
been cared fer at the Emmanuel
hospital, is pc.'ed to be rlahips
good progress.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
WHEAT TOOK AN UPsH0OT
This Occurred On the Receipt
Inside "Peace" information.
UNITED Press Dispatch.

IUnIted PTeSS DISpatCn.1
Chicago, ILL.,, December 27-On
the receipt of inside information
that the United States government
is not very hopeful of the success
of it's efforts to bring about an ear
ly peace in Europe, wheat took an
other bullish today, and closed at a
big bulge. The December future
closed at $1.65B, showing a gain of
67s cents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
STEAMER REPORTED AGROUND
Sankau Maru in Trouble Off the
Chinese Island Chesoo.

United Press Dispatch.1
Toxic, Japan, December 27.-The
steamer Sankau Maru is reported
aground off the Chinese island of
Chesoo, which is part of the Chi
nese province of Shan-Tung, but is
separated from the mainland by a
little strip of the Yellow sea- The
passengers and crew number about
400 souls aboard the vessel. The
passengers include two Americans.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29

NORTHWEST POLICE TO
QUIT FIELD.

:. Saskatoon, Sask., Dec. 81 .
!. The historic Royal Northwest .
;. mounted police, featured in :
!. thousands of short stories, nov .
!. els and motion picture plays, .
= are to go out of existence as .
!. police body. The men will be re-
:. lieyed of their duties soon and .
:. will engage in war service
!. A provincial police depart +.
:. ment will take their place. De- .
!. velopment of the country has .
!. made the usefulness of the =.
:. "mountie" negligible in late .
!. years. .
- =. - q. 9 y. z.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
American Citizen Released.

Washington, December 27.-Richard
Soils, the American citizen, arrested
by the de facto authorities at Mata-
moras, and taken to Victoria for trial
has been released, according to ad-
vices from Consul Parker.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
CHANGED TOWNS NAME
Peterson Hereafter Will Be Known As
Amidon; People Decided 1t.
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IUHIIeU tess DISI IlCH1
Peterson, Mimi, December 81
Perhaps the shade of Ole Peterson,
founder of this town, is greatly vexed
at what was done at the village ref
erendum on Tuesday. The people
voted that their town had grown too
large to be any longer called by the
humble name of Peterson, though
that was the name of it's founder. The
people have selected the new name
of Amidon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29

ARCHBISHOP NEARLY GETS
BURGLAR.

!. Milwaukee, Dec. 27.-Arch-
!. bishop Messmer of the Catho-
\ lie church just missed captur-
!. ing a burglar, whom he discov-
i. cred flashing a searchlight in
!. his room, when the intruder
!. jumped through a window and
!. fled.
+ The archbishop was awaken
\ ed by the flashlight shining in
+ his face.
!. He made leap at the bur-
!. glar.
I.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
limited Press Dispatch.1

limited Press Dispatch.l
Washington, December 27.-Offici-
ais at Washington generally are not
very hopeful for the success of Pres
ident Wilson's peace not. 1t is not be-
lieved that the proposition of Ger
many for a peace conference by dele
gates of the warning powers will be
met with favor by the allies. Still
the hope is not given up that Presi-
dent Wilson may be at least po-
tential mediator, though there appear
to be no immediate prospect Of his
acting in that capacity.
1t is the general opinion that it was
the old Sussex note and the state
ments made to Germany in regard to
submarine warfare, together with
further trouble with Germany over
the submarine issue in regard to the
Arabia and other vessels, that induc-
ed President Wilson to make this at
tempt to get peace movement start
ed. 1t is believed that President Will
son has felt that Germany, with her
peace overtures turned down by the
allies, would start on her old-time
relentless submarine warfare again
and, in view OF the principles already
laid down by the Amemican govern
ment in regard to such war fare, g
resumption of Germany's old time
methods could have but one result as
far as the United States was con-
cerned, and that would be break in
diplomatic relations. 1t is thought
therefore that President Wilson start
ed his peace movement in the hope
of averting such a break between
Germanw and America.
Paris, Dec. 27.-In addresses at the
National Congress of the French So
cialist party, Arthur Henderson, the
British cabinet minister, and G. H
Roberts, member of the British parlia
ment, both affirmed, amidst enthusias
tic cheers, that the war must be fought
out until full guarantees have been
obtained for a lasting peace.
Gin my opinion" Mr. Henderson
to enter into negotiations under exist
ing conditions We should be nations in
bondage Nothing less than that is
the price our enemies would exact
for peace today"
Emile Vandervelde, the Belgian So
cialist leader, said:
"Our comrades who have remained
in invaded Belgium, endure German
domination with admirable firmness
Nothing but encouragement reaches
us from them. So that it would seem
that the persons most hostile to war
are those farthest from it."
Are Formulating Reply.
UNITED Press Dispatch.1
London, Eng, December 27.-The
allied governments are engaged in
formulating reply to President Will
sons peace note. The British gov
eminent will outline Just what the al
lies want and make a statement OF
what they are fighting for. Premier
Lloyd George is understood to- have
had a personal conference yesterday
at his official residence on this sub
ject with two members of the French
cabinet, Alexandra Ribot, the French
minister of finance, and Albert Tho
mas, under secretary of state, wal
and munitions. 1t is understood that
England and all of her allies will
send a joint Identical note to the Am,
erican government on this subject.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
FOUR STEAMERS STOPPED
Greek Vessels Were Told to Unload
Carqoes at Las PaimaS.

IASSOCIdCeU ITtSS DISpdtCII.1
Madrid, Tuesday, Via Paris, De-
cember 27.-Four Greek steamships,
two of them bound from America,
with cargoes of wheat and corn,
were stopped by German subma
rine and permitted to enter Las
Palmas, Canary Islands, only on
condition that they discharge their
cargoeS at that port.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
luII On Western Front.

IUnlteU PTeSS DISpatCH.J
Paris, France, December PA sit
uation of comparative calm is report
ed by the war office to exist all
along the western war front.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
FUN FOR THE CURRIERS'

Kinks at the Fair Grounds Will Hc
Open Friday Evening.
The Kinks at the Mankato fair
grounds will be open to curriers'
Friday evening of this week and all
enthusiasts are invited to go out.
Street car service has been installed
to the grounds, so those who wish
to attend can ride to within a few
feet of the building.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
START PEACE MOVE
AVERT WAR MIXUP
THAT NO DOUBT WAS WHAT
WILSON HAD IN MIND
Complications That Might Arise Out of
Resumption of Submarine Warfare;
However, There Is Little Hope in
Washington That Allies Will Consent
TO Proposition Laid Down
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch. ]

London, December PA dispatch
from The Hague to the Exchange
Telegraph company says that Ger
man agents have arrived at The
Hague to make preliminary ar
engagements for the German dele
gates to the peace conference sug'
gested in the German reply to Pres
ident Wilson's note.
Berne, Via Paris, December a.
The TagebIatt announces that the
Swedish representatives have handed
to both the beIligerents and neutraIs
a note in support of those of Presi-
dent Wilson and the Swiss govern
ment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29

Washington, December 27.-The
German embassy at Washington to-
day made the statement that if Pres
ident Wilson could get the allies to
name their own exact terms of peace,
Germany would be very willing to
do the same.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-29
Record Storm in South Dakota.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 27-The
worst storm in years is raging over
the western and central parts of the
state, according to reports here. A
heavy gale is drifting the snow and
railroad traffic is crippled
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