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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
No Offers of Peace
Made by America to
Belligerents Nor
Carried by Gerard

minds Of officials: First, that many
such proposals originate In German cir
cles, and, second, that their reiteration
has been driving allied statesmen to an
extrt nifty from which 1t would be very
embarrassing for them to recede.
Without any way passing on the ul-
innate result Of the war 1t Is felt that
Germany has largely achieved her OBJ
jectives and that she is in position
to treat on the basis Of her presents
gains without subjecting herself to the
inevitable losses Of men and money by.
further hostilities.
Allies Opposed
The Allies on the other hand have
shown that they are absolutely op-
posed to peace now. They have left
not the least doubt that they would
regard mediation at this time az I'M
friendly. 1t is firmly believed here in
official circles that such an attempt by
this government would subject the
United States to the charge Of parti-
san interference in the war.
Most embarrassing of all the rumors
perhaps is the constant reiteration
that Ambassador Gerard is returning
to Germany with peace proposals
from the United States. This is de-
clared not only to be false but to be-
actually dangerous. It is said they
have created very unfortunate feel
ing in both belligerent groups, q feele]
CONTINUED on PaaA ~lC1lumn ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
The Official
Statement
New Cabinet
for Britain

London, Dec. 10, 1885 P. M
Official announcement was made
tonight that. the new govern
ment had been constituted, with
a war cabinet comprising the
following:
David Lloyd George, premier
Earl Curzon, lord Of the council,
also government leader in the
House of Lords; Arthur Hen
derson, minister without portfo-
lilo, Lord Miner, minister with
out portfolio and Andrew Bonar
Law, chancellor Of the ex-
chequer, who has been asked by
the premier to act as leader in
the House of Commons and also
as member of the war abinet
without being expected to at
tend regularly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

Washington. Dec. 10.-Offers Of medi-
alton or suggestions of peace to the
European nations have not been made
by the United States, they are not now
being borne across seas by Ambassa-
dor Gerard and will not be preached by
this government in the near future I'M
less there Is some quite unexpected
turn in world events.
Authoritative Statement
These facts are stated authorttatively
by one of the highest officials Of the
government. The facts set forth and
the details following may be said to
express the administrations views of
the situation as affecting prospects for
peace.
In official circles it is felt that tho
increasing and apparently authorita-
tive rumors that the United States is
planning some move for peace arc cal
culated above all else to destroy
chances Of peace, and no matter what
their origin, to defeat at their own
ends.
Indeed, this misunderstanding has
become SO serious that an official deni-
al has been contemplated. probably
through the state department. The
resident, however, has preferred to dis
soc,ate himself entirely from any such
announcement no matter how made, in
order that he might stand untram-
meled on his original offer Of media
ton at the beginning Of the war.
Two cardinal facts stand out in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

Berlin, Dec. 10 - (By Wireless to
Sayville) - The German commercial
submarine Deutschland, completing a
quick trip from the United States
home. arrived at noon today off the
mouth Of the Weser.
The arrival of the Deutschland at a
German port marks, the successful
completion Of the second round trip
of this commercial under-sea craft to
the United States. On her voyage just
finished she made the passage in 10
days, having left New London on Nov.
21. This bettered considerably the
record for her previous eastward trip.
which, starting from Baltimore. took
her 20 days. Her two westward voy-
ages occupied, respectively, 16 days
and p days.
The Deutschland. which is the only
craft Of her type that has
succeeded in reaching this country
from Germany. her sister ship. the
Bremen, having been lost on her out
ward voyage, was forced to make two
starts from New London on this re-
turn trip. On her first attempt, Nov.
II, she collided with an escorting tug
and had to put back to port. She was
not badly damaged. however, and was
able to put out again four days later,
this time without mishap.
The Deutschland - on both Of her
trips brought valuable cargoes, chief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Other Members

The other members of the
ministry who are not in the war
cabinet are:
Lord high chancellor, Sir Robert
.Barnatyne Finlay.
Secretary Of state for tho home de-
partment, Sir George Case.
Secretary Of state for foreign affairs,
Arthur J. Baifour.
Secretary of state for tho colonies,
Walter Hume Long.
Secretary Of state for war, The Earl
of Derby.
Secretary of state for India, Austen
Chamberlain.
President Of the local government.
board. Baron Rhondda.
President Of the board Of trade, Sir
Albert Stanley.
Minister Of labor, John Hodge.
First lord Of the admiralty, Sir Ed
ward Carson.
Minister Of munitions, Dr.. Christie
pher Addison.
Minister of blockade, Lord Rober,
Cecil.
Food controller, Baron Davenport.
Shipping controller, Sir Joseph
Patton MacIay.
President Of the board Of education,
Herbert A. l.. Fisher.
First commissioner of works, Sir
Alfred M. Monde.
Chancellor Of the Duchy Of Lancas-
ter, Sir Frederick cawIey.
Postmaster general, Albert Hing
worth.
Minister Of pensions, George NJ
Barnes.
Attorney general, Sir Frederick E.
Smith.
Solicitor general, Gordon Hewart,
K. c.
Secretary for Scotland, Mr.. Munro.
Lord advocate, James A. Clyde, X.
c.
Solicitor general for Scotland,
Thomas r. Morrison, X. c.
Lord lieutenant Of ireland, Baron
Wimberne.
Lord chancellor for Ireland, Ienatius
J. O'Brien, K. c.
Sir Robert Bannatyne Finlay in ac-
ceptjng the office Of lord high chan
cellor. stipulated that his right to a
pension be waived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

London Dec 10-The official list of the ministry issued
tonight follows the unofficial forecasts with three minor
changes Mr. Lloyd George Lord Miner Earl Curzon Andrew
and Arthur Henderson form what is officially
the cabinet while the Others who ordinarily have been
designated cabinet ministers called heads of depart
ments
important point in this novel organization is that it
centrates power the hands of the minister
the British system has known before Mr. Lloyd
Georges proposals Premier Asquh for council Of
which the premier should be member although he should
have the power of passing it's work. Mr. Lloyd George has
not hestated himself in position closely rese
bling dictatorship than willing to give his predecessor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
ANOTHER TRIP
TO NEW LONDON
IN FEW WEEKS

New London, Dec. 1o.-The German
submarine Deutschland which arrived
in home waters today will make anoth-
err trip to this port within the next few
weeks, according to statement to-
night by Paul H. l.. Hilken, vice pres
ident Of the Eastern Forwarding Co.,
American agents for the undersea
craft. He added that the submersible
would make regular trips so long as
the war continued.
He was greatly pleased when inform
ed Of the crafts safe return. Great"
he exclaimed, 1.-The English would have
made a rich haul If they had caught
her"
Mr. Hill1en said her cargo was val
ued at 100000, this being the first
official announcement from the con-
Germ.
Several carloads Of tin have arrived
at the dock here, and shipments Of
crude rubber are expected this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
EARL CURZON
WEEDS AMERICAN

London, Dec. 1o-The engagement
is announced of Earl Curzon of Ked-
lesion, former viceroy of India, and
Mrs. Elvina Duggan. widow of Alfred
Duggan of Buenos Ayres Mrs. Dug
gan Is the Oldest daughter of the late
}. Munroe Kinds, formerly American
minister to Brazil.
Earl Curzon is a widower. In 1895
he married Mary Victoria, daughter
of the late Levi z. Letter of Chicago
and Washington. Lady Curzon died in
1906. Three daughters were born to
this union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Entente Shipping
Warned Of Danger

New York Dec 1O-A heavily armed steamship, Fl IT,
with torpedo tubes has been sighted about 500 miles northeast
Rico according wireless warning flashed tonight
merchant vessels of the Entente Allies by British or
French cruiser lying off Sandy Hook.
The message which first in English and then
peated in Italian, said:
"Sghted A. NJ Dec. A. Lat. 48.45 north, Long. 27.57
steamer of about 1000 on $50 feet long and 45 feet
BEAM Vessel we'll armed and fitted with torpedo tubes Had
Short broad funnel and two as Steamer probably high
speed Take all precautions"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Carranza. Signature
Is Not on the Protocol

Laredo. Texas, Dec. TO- Alberto J.
PAM, member Of the joint Mexican
American Commission, which consider
ed border troubles at Atlantic City, ar
rived here today and left at noon for
Washington. He declined to discuss the
protocol which he carried to Gen. Car
rama and would neither affirm nor
deny that Carranza had signed the doc
ument.
From private; but apparently relia-
HE information, however, it was learn
ed that thu protocol has not been sign
ed by General Carranza but that Senior
Pant is carrying a reply from Carran-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

"a requiring a few minor changes in
the phraseology. 1t says the agreement
as whole met with Carranza's ap-
prevail and that with the changes de-
sired having been made arrangements
for his signature will be arranged by
telegraph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11

he war council.
The work Of the exchequer and the
government leadership in the House
of Commons will absorb most of Mr..
Bonar Laws time, and attendance in
the House of Lords will necessitate
Earl Curzon's absence from the coun-
oil frequently. So that Mr.. Lloyd
qRoraes Lord Miner and Mr.. Hender-
- w. 11|11 Rs chief directors of the
e RI purposes the govern
5nent IL by "a cabinet Of four.
Whether tn Wis any plan for meet
ings Of all the heads Of departments Of
cabinet rank is not known yet but
eign affairs, war and the admiralty
participate with the others whose du-
ties directly concern war measures
will be certain.
A meeting of the Privy Council will
be held tomorrow for the swearing in
of the ministers. The prime minister
will make a speech in the House of
Commons Tuesday, In which he will
declare the policy Of the new govern
ment, and a bill will be introduced en-
abling the members to take their seats
without going through the Formally
of new election, which the law de-
mands when g member accepts po-
sition under the crown.
The complexion of the new govern
ment Is 10 Liberals, Is Unionists,
three Laborites and the presidents of
the boards of trade and education and
the shipping controller, who have been
attached to no parties.
The most important new officials are
the food and shipping controllers. Baron
Davenport has been manager of the port
of London, post requiring first rate bus
mess ability, and Sir Joseph Maclay is
one of the great Scottish shipowners.
Business is further represented by Baron
Rhondda. Sir Albert Stanley, Sir Alfred
Mond, Sir Frederick Cawley and Albert
.1llingworth.
7. P. O'Connor gives notice of n mo-
ton in the House of Commons for the
formation of a series of commissions in
Parliament on the French model for CO.
operation with the ministers in conduct
ing the war. The measures of the new
government for the control of food sup
plies will be preceded by one for the en-
tire control of the liquor trade. according
to we'll informed sources. Absolute pro-
hibition of the consumption of spirits ex-
cept incidentally and restrictions on the
beer trade are expected. The whole re-
sources of the spirit trade. it is believed,
will be put under state control early in
the new year and the accumulated stocks
diverted to purposes other than drink.
The dstilation Of whiskey and gin will
be prohibited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
PASTOR DAVIS
OF PORTLAND
HAS RESIGNED

Portland. Me-, Dec 1o.-Rev. Charles H.
Davis, for five years past pastor OF the
second Parish Congregational church of
this city. resigned today. He came here
from Berlin, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
$4,000 Fire
Sunday at East
Eddington

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 1O.-Fire originat-
ing from an unknown cause, DESTROY
ed the spool mill of A. F. Merrill &
Co. at East Eddington, this morning
Loss $4,000. small insurance. The plant
will be rebuilt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Saturday Dispatch Sent from Athens Says Per-
sonal Baggage of Entente Diplomats Had
Been Sent from Capital to Piraeus
BRITISH. RUSSIAN AND AMERICAN
MINISTER'S TALK WITH CONSTANTINE
Teuton Allies Continue Their Progress in Ru-
mania but Little of Importance Is Reported
from Other Fronts

London Dec lot is understood reliable authority
that umatum will be presented to Greece on Sun
day. SAYS Reuters Athens correspondent teegraphng under
Saturdays date.
1.-THE British and Russian ministers had audience with
the King today and subsequently the King summoned the
American minister personal baggage of the Entente dip
omats has been sent to Piraeus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Boston Forecast

Boston, Dec. 10.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity:
Monday fair; Tuesday unsettled
probably light rain or snow. Colder
Tuesday night Moderate westerly
winds becoming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
England's n lew Cabinet Formed
Great Power Is Concentrated
in Hands of the Prime Minister

WAR CABINET COMPOSED OF LLOYD GEORGE, BONAR LAW,
LORD MILNER, EARL CURZON AND ARTHUR HENDERSON
New Premier Has Not Hestated Grasp Position Of Dictatorship
Other Ministers, Apparently Well Qualified Will Be Known
Heads of Departments
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Deutschland Makes
Return Trip in 70 Days

ly Of dyes and chemicals. On her pres
emit voyage she took a cargo estimated
at $4,000, 900 in value and official mail
for Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather; forecast for northern New
England: Fair Monday: Tuesday
cloudy, probably snow by night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability =,
the firm you're trading with is the f,r.,
consideration We have been in tho tho
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Greece Determined

Greece Determined
London, Dec. 11.-Special dispatches
from Rotterdam quote the Frankfurt
ter lettings Budapest correspondent
as saying that Greece has notified the
Central and Entente allies that she is
determined henceforth to maintain
strict neutrality and that any new
challenge from the Entente will be re-
garded as a casus belli.
The dispatch added that according
to the Frankfurter Zeitung's CONSTANT
nople correspondent the Entente pow
ers have agreed that If it becomes ne
cessary they will dethrone King Con-
stantine and enthrone Prince Pierre,
the s-year-old son Of Prince George Of
Greece, with M. Venizelos as regent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Survey Of Appointees

Off the less well-known men in the
new cabinet, the majority seemingly
are we'll qualified from practical ex-
perience for their respective potss.
The new lord high chancellor. Sir
CONTINUED on Page 8, Column s.
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Athens Report

Athens Report
Athens, Saturday. Dec. s.-(Via Lon
don, Dec. 10.)-The situation here 10
believed to be approaching a critical
moment.
Garrett Droppers, the American min
lister, was in conference with King
Constantine more than an hour today.
The Spanish minister has left for Ca
lencia, ostersibly on leave Of absence
placing the legation in the hands Of
the charge d'affaires.
All the Entente nationals have been
ordered by their legations to quit Ath-
Continued or Page 3-coIumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-11
Daily Sessions

The war cabinet will hold daily ses-
,ions. directing the prosecution Of the
var and the freedom Of Mr.. Lloyd
George, Lord Miner and Mr.. Hender-
on from departmental duties will al
CIV them to devote all their time to
he war council.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-05
ll9X14O FEET.
NVEST

W fJCl
Lot near 36th and Dodge, AK
122; nothing in the neighbor-
hood like il for the price-$660;
S25 cash and $40 per month.
26th and Davenport, corner, 8
rooms; needs some repairs;
ground fine for flats; lot SSxS2;
southeast front; price S2,400;
easy terms.
NORTH
North on 2Sth Ave. near
Cunning, rooms; gas, water;
large lot; room for two more
houses; $500 cash. balance like
rent.
4919 North 42d. 5-room cot
tage; bath, city water and gas;
on car line; $1,400; 500 down
and $50 per month,
Abs Saratoga, 5-room cottage,
$780,; $1O0 down and $40 per
month; bath, city water and gas.
SOUTH
South 18th, two blocks from
Deer Park Springs, new, square
house, Z rooms, south and east s.
exposure; easy terms.
ACREAGE
II acres, nicely improved,
good 7-room house; barn, corn
cribs. granary. etc; some fruit;
located two miles from Elmwood
park and car line. VIII sell at
reasonable price or take about
so acres in Sarpy county.
O'Keefe Real Estate Co.,
1915 Omaha National Bank Bldg.
Doug. 2715."
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-05
south.
New Brick Residence

This beautiful residence has rein
forced concrete porch, brick balus-
trades with Bedford stone copings:
front vestibule with tile floor coat
closet with mirror door off vestibule;
living room with fireplace. book
cases. French doors between living
room and den; beam ceilings in living
and dining room; built-in buffet;
window seat and paneled wainscoting
below rail I'm dining room; oak fin
ish on first floor throughout kitchen
with built-in china cupboard; broom
aliu table leaf closet. with clothes and
dust chute; rear cntry for icebox,
with drain: second floor has large
bed rooms with large closets and mir
ror doors; large sleeping porch; bath
has tiled floor, base tub, pedestal
lavatory and shower bath; large at
tic; basement equipped with laundry
tubs, toilet, floor drain; piped for gas
and wired for electricity. with neces-
sary wall plugs for fans, irons and
vacuum cleaner. Entire house has
up-to-date semi-indirect lighting fix
lures. All walls nicely decorated.
Screens for entire house. Corner lot,
with fine shade trees. Paving all
paid Price, $3.50 Terms. Located.
1921 Center st.
Norris & Norris,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-05
Elegant Home

coat closet and plate glass mirror
door. Large living room, 16X26. beam
ceiling, fireplace. bookcases. oak fin
ish. Dining room beautifully finished
in oak, buffet. china closet, window
seat, small closet for table leaves,
etc. Kitchen complete in every detail.
with latest design built-in cabinet.
Clothes chute to basement. Large
rear entry. Rear porch. Beautiful
oak stairway to second floor. Four
large bedrooms. finished in white
enamel, mirror doors. Complete bath
room. Stairway to attic. All rooms
nicely decorated. Full basement with
laundry tubs, toilet, fruit cellar, floor
drain, shower bath, Screens and
window shades. Wall plugs for cleo
trio irons, etc. Lot 50x132. Price Sc, $50.
Terms. Located 3317 Walnut st.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-05
A Home,
Prettiest Mile.

If you want a real home in a
restricted district, with new
homes all around, on the finest
Boulevard in Nebraska, within
200 feet of Omaha's most beau
tiful park, one block from car
line, come out and see the third
house east of Gath St., on the
south side of the Florence boul-
evard, at Miller park.
Six large rooms, attic, full
basement, brick foundation, fire
place, laundry tubs, bookcases,
buffet, beautiful oak finish, fine
lot, everything the best.
Charles w. Martin & Co.,
742 Omaha National Bank Bldg.
Tyler 1S7."
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-05
Investments.

so. .0o0-Purdy brick barn on Cunning St
near 24th st.. fine place for garage.
8,OO0-TWo stores and flats 242l -2i23
Cunning St; easy terms; rents So
a month.
4,750-Seven cottages and trackAge; lot
165xl7O l4th and Ohio; rents ta a
month.
6,00O-2OO H. on Cunning St, near 2Sth
81. Park and boulevard on two
sides.
tOO-Acre lot. near Seth and Grover. 3
a month.
N. p. DODGE & co.
2O6 withnell BldE'
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-05

A WAGE-EARNER'S
CHANCE
Good Home-Easy Walking
Distance-Only $4,000.

At III North 2sd St. cottage with
10 attic ami good basement new mod.
ern plumbing, gas and furnace heat;
street paved and paid fora really
choice home for the money: within
very easy walking distance of down
town district, new Ford Motor works,
shops. etc. Price only 5000.
IL purchaser desires a home and In
vestment combined. can also sell ad-
joining house, 715 N. sd ST., at 81. 100
for both. This is one OF the les.
bargains offered in Omaha today. De-
sirable terms on entire property, or on
the north house alone II preferred
This property Is bound to sell. See
us at once for full particulars.
PAYNE & SLATER CO.,
Sole Agents,
6l6 Omaha Nat. Bank Bldg'
Omaha daily bee., 1916-03-05
Best Omaha Investments.

on Cunning ST.. Just west OF Path. two
storerooms and flat, income $50 90
EVERY month in the year. Cheap at
1900; on terms.
Northeast corner OF SOth and Doug
las. four brick ST. Louis flats; income
SIP 80 per month. Price fi0,5OO
lTOs and 17lO Csss St. ssxi32: income
$50 per month. Price too low at $1,000
JEFF w. BEDFORD g. SON.
DOUGLAS 3S92.'