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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-28
.AMES ASSERTS
TEST OF LABOR
STRENGTH NEAR
tContinued from rare OnsJ

fy years ago There is a marked ten
dency at the present time toward state
regulation OF these powerful organi1a.
tions and We need not be surprised in
the near future II we see a test Of
strength on this subject.
What has been sad indicates plainly
that the tendency OF modern legislation
is toward extensive control by the state.
both OF the property and people within
IT'S domains We have departed from
the ancient doctrine OF laisse1 iaire and
have come TO the modern doctrine OF
state control
Dictrine Of Reason.
There was an ancient doctrine OF
state control. but arrested on the gram
OF monopolies which were used to ex-
tort unreasonable profit The present
doctrine OF state control is more en-
lightencd one and rests N the rule of
reason.
The whole people are .It~re powerful
than any part OF the people No part
OF the people shall be allowed to be
stronger than the government or to con
troll the government for selfish ends. ~
These are the principles underlying
the modern doctrine and we need not
tear the application Of the doctrine so
long as the people look squarely at
the situation with clear heads and pa,rl-
otto purposes
High Interest Rates
In speaking Of high interest rates
Judge Ames said
Il have in mind more particularly Al
this point what might be called class
legislation on account OF its being ap
pIioable only TO certain portions OF the
farming population. The home owner
ship law passed by our own legislature
and the recent act OF congress creating
the federal farm loan banks in eonnec.
tlon with the federal reserve ac, are
likely 10 permanently abolish high rates
Of interest IN all parts of the United
States"
Mr.. Ames' addre" was a review If
concise form, Of the development OF
American government from the time OF
the Revolutionary war until the pres
cnt time.
Gives Welcome.
lie was preceded by ]. S Ross Of THE
city who delivered the address of wei
come to the $50 attorneys from all parts
OF the state who attended the morning
session The response was delivered bv
W II, Hills OF Enid.
The remainder OF today's session call,
Tor introduction OF reports OF commit
tees and introduction OF resolutions
by members OF the association.
The annual address OF the association
IS 10 be delivered tonight at 8 o'clock
by John II, Atwood OF Kansas City
Tomorrow's Program.
Tomorrow's morning session will be
devoted "a unfinished business and pa,
perS on appellate procedure by X. II
Loo'bourrow, Malcolm Rosser, Bur.
dette Blue and s, II. Harris, after
which discussion will be held
The annual bar association banquet
will be held a, 8 o'clock tomorrow
night Mr.. Atwood will he speaker and
Gray Carroll OF Tulsa, toastmastet
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-28
CAR DECLARES GERMAN
DEFEAT NEAR: REJECTS
PROPOSALS FOR PEACE

q oniinued from rnge OneD
such negotiations before her mill
tary talent is exhausted.
AT the same time she is creating a
false impression about the strength
Of her army by utilizing her tenn
porary success over the Rumanlans, 4,
who lack experience in the conduct
of modern wablare.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-28
Peace for the Future.

let us be firm in the certainty
OF our victory and the All Highest
will bless our standards and will
cover them airesh with glory and
give us peace worthy OF your heroic
deeds, my glorious troops a peace
for which future generations will
bless your memory, which will he
sacred 10 them"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-28
Peace Hour Up to Allies,

Arguing that the allies are entitled
to choose favorable hour for pcac
negotiations just as Germany chose
favorable hour for declaring war. IN
order continues
This time has not vet arrived
The enemy has not been driven out
OF the provinces She has occupied
Rus'la'S attainment OF the tasks
created by the war-fcgardlng Con-
s,antlnople and the Dardaneles a,
well as the creation OF a Tree Po-
land from all three OF her lncom-
plete tribal dis,ricts-has not vet
been guaranteed To conclude peace
at this moment would mean failure
TO utilize the fruits Of the untold
trials OF the heroic Russian troops
and fleet These trials and the
still more sacred who have fallen
on the battlefield, do not pcrmi, ~
thought OF peace until final victory
pVer O,ir enemies
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-28
Power to End War.

Who dares 10 think tina, he who
brought about the war shall have Il
in his power to conclude the war
at any time he likes2"
In conclusion the emperor, inspiring
that no Russian soldier
would desire peace until the enemy had
been expelled from Russian soil and
had given guarantees to prevent a pos.
siblc repetition Of treacherous attack,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-12-28
Critic of Berlin
Demands Apology

BERLIN, Dec. 28--Count Reventiow
while avoiding a direct attack on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20

any proposal the Allies may make. IL
does not seem feasible 10 taik aDouJ
money ipdemnities after q war like this,
when each side has destroyed and con-
Gseated in every country IL has invaded.
Germany has a. big a claim in East
Prussia as the Allies have IN Belgium.
But II England wants TO ask indem-
mites we will discuss that also. Per-
baps il would be cheaper 90 pay an IN
demnity than 20 on with the war. Inc
cost of six months more war would pay
lot OF indemnities. wouldn't itT'
Germany's insistence OF d confer
once. even II the Allies resolve in ad-
vance TO accept nothing but victory, mas
led 10 the question, widely discussed
here: How does Germany expect 20
ind common basis Of discussion IN
/ such a conference?
Would Sacrifice Small Nations
From indications given in German
/ quarters previously IL appears 10 be
| the German purpose TO try 70 eoncili-
ate the big powers OF the Allied group
/ a. the expense Of the small, and even,
possibly, at the expense OF the weaker
members OF her own alliance, Turkey
I and Bulgaria.
The Tribune printed months ago in it,
+ Washington correspondence the opinion
/ then prevalent I'm German quarters
here. that the war would end In ii draw.
with the small nations and the semi
barbarous" countries paying the piper.
| Bulgaria, il was then noted, is a small
/ nation, and Turkey may be classed az
& Semi barbarous" one. II the war ~
conceded TO be anything like a draw, a
peace would have 10 be built on mutual
/ sacrifice, and Germany, 10 save herself,
would have 20 desert her weaker allies.
On this understanding II Is not be-
vond the range OF possibility that Ger
many. once she gets her enemies be-
! hind closed doors, will offer allurlng
terms to Great Britain. France and
/ Russia. and perhaps even 10 Belgium,
on condition that Italy, Serbia and
Rumania arc counted out. Japan, u
/ is believed. will keep Kiao-Chau in any
case, and hardly will be a factor.
Germany might agree TO forcing the
| Turk out Of Europe and 70 the neutral
izasion Of the Straits. Bulgaria might
be required TO hand back her conquests
in Runsnia and Serbia, parts Of the
/ latter going 10 Austria. along with the
! territory now held in Austria by Italy.
The hitch in this programme prob
/ ably would come over the question OF
buffer states between Russia and tho
/ Teutonic empires. Germany, IL is
known, looks upon Russia as her future
emery, and seeks primarily in this war
! a barrier 10 the east.
Bot even " the conference should
break up without peace, Germany would
( have accomplished something if she
[ had sown dissension among tho Allies
/ and had created among them a feeling
/ - mutual distrust. TAis may be re-
d carded rs Germany secondary purpose
/ IN asking for n conference In any
| case, II IS clcsr, according 30 reliable
opinion here. that Germany expects "a
colo away the winner Of a diplomatic
/ yictory al least
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
LLOYD GEORGES
SPEECH PRAISED
BY PAPERS HERE
"Will Germany Accept" Asks
1.-THE World" in Editorial
German Press Opinion

Comment on Lloyd Georges speech
by New York morning newspapers to-
day IS As follows:
"The World" under the heading
will Germany Aceepto" says:
Instead OF closing the door, Mr.. Lloyd
George il careful 20 hold it open and
in effect to invite the German govern
ment 10 submit terms. Reducing the
Prime Minister'S speech 10 its simplest
form, Great Britain will not offer
peace conditions TO Germany, but !.
will give due consideration TO any
peace conditions that Germany pro.
poses.
Assuming that the formal reply 0.
the Foreign Once 10 the German note
follows the lines OF the Lloyd George
speech, President Wilson in transmit.
ting IL 10 Berlin can probably feel free
10 suggest that the Imperial Govern
mcnt comply with the British demand.
The speech Of Mr.. Lloyd George
leaves the issue wholly in the hands OF
In. Imperial Government, which can.
not fatty refuse 20 meet the British
demands for a definition of terms with.
out eonfessing that IL original pro-
possl WAS piece o. diplomatic false
pretences designed chiefly 20 divide IN.
Allies and bedevil neutral sentiment ."
The sun" says. under the caption.
Lloyd George Speaks for the Allies:
The reply OF the Allies /. unani-
nous sad It ls the reply that might
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20

have been expected. The powers that
recklessly made the war are not IA
set the hour of the neace or name It's
terms for their own present convent
cnce.
"The door IL not closed 10 negotia'
lions, but il is for the government
which rejected in 1914 The conference
that would have spared Europe this
horror of the ages 20 define now their
attitude and TO specify their propo-
sails"
The American" under the heading
ave Americans Should Now Throw A.
Our influence in Favor Of Speedy and
Permanent Peace" says;
1T seems to US that there will never
be permanent peace until the rightfSl
desires OF all are granted as fully as
they can be, and arc guaranteed by
congress OF all nations, pledged 10 sup
port each in its rights and 20 wage
common war upon any that infringe
the rights Of another. And we also be-
lieye that there never has been time
30 wholly propitious TO such historic
settlement OF Europe's difieu1.ies "a
this very time.
Now. we maintain that g is per
fectly feasible for the Allied Powers %
accept the proposal OF q conference
with the condition precedent that every
civilized power. great and small, in the
whole world join in a congress looking
70 fair and rghttul settlement OF
peace terms and of all the dispute
and the conflicting desires which made
this war. and will make others like ~
unless civilization now determines "a
nut an end 20 war and 20 establish CO
operative league OF all nations 70 ad'
Indicate disputes and 20 enforce ita
decisions without war.
"For these reasons, which ne believe
20 be sound and sane, we think tna'
the whole weight of our national inhu-
encs should now be thrown in favor OF
the peace conference which Germany
has proposed"
Bernard II. Rider, editor Of tn,
"Staats-zeitung," in signed editorial
captoned "Britaiu's Reply says:
The attitude that Germany pro-
posals for a peace talk cannot be seri-
ously entertained until she states her
terms Of peace is not one which APP
peals excessively 20 the neutral mind.
There Is about il that SAVIOR OF evasion
which smells Of insincerity.
Germany stands to-day IN the post
ton of a victor. She does not have 10
state terms to invite peace. She might
dictate them; but 10 do so In advance
would be 10 place in the hands OF her
foes a weapon again 20 be used against
herself.
THE sympathy Of the American peo-
ple cannot be retrieved by Great Brit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
Asquith Is Caustic
Critic of Berlin Offer

London. Dec. l9.-The former Pre-
n;er. Mr. Asouith, after declaring that
his lrst duty vas TO extend eongrstula-
tons. which he did with all his heart,
10 Mr.. Lloyd George upon his accession
20 the hignes: and most important OIL
fee in the service o. The crown, made
a brief but pointed reference 20 the
question &C peace.
The country he said, "has just re
celved some so-eslled peace proposals
from Germany. True, these proposals
are wrapped UP with the familiar dla-
lcct OF Prussiaa Arrogance. But how
comes il after two year. Of war tnAt
mower which processes itself conscious
Of military superiority and ultimate
victory begins 70 whisper-nay, even 70
shout so that all the world can hear
The word 'pescs'2
as this from sudden access Of
chirairy: When did the German
Chancellor become so sensitive 70 the
dictates Of humanity:
Offer Born Of Necessity
We must look elsewhere FOR ;he
origin Of these proposals. They are
born Of military and economic neces-
sity. We all yearn FOR peace. but it
must be an honorable, not 8 shame
faced peace. There must be no patched
Up. precsrious compromise. Il must be
d peace which achieves the purpose for
which ne entered the war. Such a
peace vs would gladly accept Any
thing short Of Ii we are bound 70 re-
pudiste by every obligation Of honor
and. above sll, By the debt we owe those
who have given their lives 10 the
cause.
Il see nothing in the note from GER
many which gives me the least reason
20 believe that they are prepared TO
give US repsrstion snd security. II
they are in such q mood, il they are
prepared to give Us reparstion for the
past and security for the future. LEI
them say So"
Mr.. Asquith, in eongrstulating Dir.
Lloyd George. eaid that II he spoke
from where he did. i; was not because
he claimed 20 be the leader OF the
opposition. Opposition there was none,
and his one great desire was 20 place
81 the disposal Of the government what
ever experience he possessed.
Defends HIS Regime
While II was . relief 10 be free from
the almost insupportable burden, con-
tinued Mr. Asquith, it was also mat
ser Of regret TO leave unfinished the
task FOR which he had lsbored so long.
He did not assume the role OF spologist
for the late government. and he denied
that there had been flaekness Oh its
part
The former Prime Minister also spoke
Of the general situation, saying:
"The prospects regarding finance and
transport are serious. but not 80 seri-
Gus a. to Justify misgivings or alarm.
But the difficulties will not be solved,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
Germany Is Desperate,
CurZOn Declares to Lords

London. Dec. l9.-In presenting the
policy o. the government in the House
Of Lords. Earl CurzOn, who is mem
Der Of the new War Council. said;
"The policy Of the new government
is that the war must he conducted WITH
the utmost prosecution: that there
must be an ample return for all sacrl-
fees: that full reparation must De
made by the enemy Tor his countess
crimes. and security given that those
crimes viii not be repeated, and that
the sacrifices made shall not nave been
made ~ vain.
"The governments aim is that the
peace Of Europe shall be reestabliShec
on the basis Of the free and independ,
ent existence Of nations great and
small. and that as regards this coun-
ti-v. IL shall be free from the menace
which the triumph OF Germany and the
German spirit would entail.
"Our answer to Germany's latest
move must be swift and SURE. IL Is
rot 700 much 70 ask tho people 20 take
upon themselves for few months the
obligations which Germany has I'M
posed upon herself. The nation IS
lighting for Its life and is entitled 70
the best and fullest service OF It's
sons
Abiding TO the position OF Rumanis,
Lord CurZon said that Germany's sue
cess was by no means so great as she
was trying 10 make out.
Evidence is forthcoming daily o.
the desperate straits Of Germany a.
home and in the leld.' he said. Tie
position of the Central Powers is nor
% good as they would have the world
believe. Our attitude should not be
one OF dependency or alarm.
Lord Curzon spoke for an hour and
twenty minutes, aud was followed by
the MARQUIS Of Crewe. Lord President
Of the Council in the late government,
Who approved in general terms the
policy outlined by his successor, LORD
Cufzon. touching peace. lie said:
Owe haven't much hope that Ger
rlany's peace offer will lead 70 any
thing. The offer. however, seems an
indication OF the strength OF the pres
sure Of our blockade. II peace were
made on German terms, while the
present age may not see war again.
nobody can say that our children will
not witness another war with greater
horrors. We must carry IL on TO the
last man and the last shilling"
Baron Courtney, OF Penwith, a peace
advocate, said that from what he could
see the nation would never be able to
attain It's end through successful mil
itary operations.
we want peace" he declared; "the
German Chancellor wants peace. and
can we not look sympathetieally tow
ards his words and his speech, and j,
Il is not possible ourselves 10 come 20
ar agreement might not the interven-
tion of some powerful friend help US
find solution and so end this terrible
war"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
BERNSTORFF SAYS
FARLEY is NEAR

Continued from page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20

ference will be summoned soon This is undoubtedly wei
come news to Canada Australia and New Zealand whic" "
far from pleased with their present position IT,
The Premier did not minimize in the least the
which Britain and her people must pay for maj McoS'
seriousness Of the present situation here the military All"
ononic nroher which are to be faced the effect OF te
Rumsnian disaster the length of the war but ne
weighing the handcaps hardships resources ana ~
declared with the greatest confidence that Britain anu nv
allies will be able to carry on the war TIL re@o""0
is possible l ho
For nearly two hours the Premier spoke every worn o
ING clearly heard all the house And when ne
his audience knew that the Allies had begun new epoch anu
had reached the turning point of the war
Er,or Premier Asouith who followed, offered his con-
tat;ons and declared he didn't pretend to lead an OPP
position for there none ~ -
Within few days the Allies formal reply will be dis
he'd 10 Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
ADVERTISEMENT

ain until her most responsible. negotiations the earliest ~
man definitely his stand for sible date
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
Wheat Price Jumbled
as Peace View Gains

Chicago, Dec. ie.--Aftsr a skyrocket
ascent of 7l4e to-day, wheat prices fell
7isc, and closed In state OF semi-col-
lapse az a range varying wildly from
sc under yesterday hnish to &c net
advance, with May nj 3L6&H GN.65n
and July at s1.9s%Ms1.3sh.
The rise was Que 10 genera I'M
preston that Great Britain had re-
iected outright the German oyertures
for peace. Ensuing assertions that.
nevertheless. a loophole for a peace
conference still remained we're respon'
sble for the subsequent drop in values.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
QUICK REPLY TO BERLIN
PROMISED BY BRAND

Paris, Dec. l9.-Premler
BRAND spoke Of the German
peace proposals in the Sen
ate to-day, repeating what he
had said to the Deputies
that the note was a gross
trap. He added tina, the
Allied reply. telling the
Central Powers that 1t was
impossible to take their re-
quest seriously, would be
sent to Berlin tomorrow,
but he probably would use
the word tomorrow in the
French sense Of very soon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
RUSSIAN COUNCIL
OPPOSED TO FARLEY

London. Dec. l9.-Thc
Council Of the Russian En-
pirc to-day adopted an order
of the day, identical with that
passed by the Duma. declar-
ing the Council UNANIMOUSLY
in favor OF refusing TO enter
under present conditions into
any peace negotiations with
Germany. says a dispatch TO
Reuters Telegram Company
from Pclrogrsd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20
Br,l,isn. Audience Hears Speech

brilliant Audience Hears Speech
A. to.day's session is bound TO be
historic. a few words arc necessary
about the audience Dozens OF mem
bers Of the Commons. just back from
the trenches, occupied their seats foT
the first time in many months. Inc
ambassadors Of the Allied and neu-
trail countries sat in the distinguished
strangers gallery. A broad expsnse OF
Khaki. worn by officers Of all ranks,
flled the strangers gallery. All the
seats In the peers' gallery were allied
while behind the grilles scores Of the
mos. notable women OF the great cap
ital we're ensconced.
General Sir William Robertson iol-
lowed every word Of his new chief and
former colleague in the Wa Office
from a seat above him. Directly facing
each other, on opposite sides OF the
table, sat Lloyd George and Asquith.
Cheers splenty greeted both as they
came in.
Britain's leader timed his arrival
nicely, reaching his sea; Just at the
close % the questions. when interest
had reached fever heat.
Outside crowds as big - OF the LORD
MAYORS show day blocked Whitehall
and the ueighberinc streets.
The text OF The German note ar
nouncinC Germany's readiness 20 dis
cuss peace was made public here this
evening. IN substance II Is idenuenl
with the outline contained IN the
speech OF Dr. Won Bethmsnn-HollweS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-20

ss some seem to think, who mistake
hustle for business and vehemence for
strength. ny short cuts or series o.
couDs dc main.
81 agree with Mr.. Lloyd George about
Rumania. II has been bad business,
and it is impossible 20 apportion the
degree OF responsibility therefor. But
it is 9 good illustration Of the urgent
necessity Of more intimate cooperation.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-01-13
COMPOSITE TEST URGED.
Aaronornist Thinks 1t Would BE Wise
to Use That TEST.

Brookings, S. d. Farmers will do
well to make a composite test OF seed
corn within the next few weeks, ac.
eording to DR.. A. N Hume, agrono-
mist at State College. He suggests
making this kind of test to eliminate
worthless corn before making sin
gle ear test later on He says:
Previous to making a single ear
test, / would suggest that corn intend
ed for seed might well be first given
a composite test at any very early
date The simple rag-doll tester can
be used for this, but the kernels to be
tested would be simply taken at ran.
dom to represent ali portions OF the
lot OF corn under examination. Use
one hundred kernels. A, composite
test ought to show termination of
at least seventy-ive or eighty per
cent at the start. Obviously ii is not
worth while proceeding to make d
single ear test Of any lot of corn that
consists largely of dead ears More
over, II the preliminary composite
test shows a very high termination,
say eighty-five Or more, the ear test
is scarcely necessary and time may
tbe saved
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1916-01-13
Richards Lawyers
Go to Highest Court

Huron, s. D., Jan. 6.R, 0. Ricn-
ards announced today that his law
lyers will go to Washington in few
days to make motion to have the
primary election law case advanced
on the calendar. because it is pubic
business. Mr.. Richards said that he
hoped for an early and favorable de-
cision from the United State supreme
court because Section 4 OF article 4
Of the United States constitution
guarantees republican form OF gov:
ernment to each state. Also because
the South Dakota state supreme court
by its decision in the Richards pri-
mary election law case, has given the
power to the legislature to repeal an
INITIATED law adopted by direct vote
Or the people and subjected such re-
peallng law to the referendum and
has thereby established two co-orlin-
ate and antagonistic law making pow,
ers, each with power to undo the work
OF the other. Thus entirely destroy
ing stability of republican form of
government and possibly leading to a
state OF anarchy, there being no su.
jpremacy of power OF legislation.