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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-07
Wilson Program

Th!s program, as outlined by the
President. proposes that the American
bau1ns shall:
4 Jn!te in guaranteeing to each other
"a gso.u:, political independence and
b !F!gyriol integrity.
Agre" to settle all pending bound
Bar disputes as soon as possible by
NmicatLe process.
Aerrc to handle all disputes arising
Eamona them by patient, impartial in
nestiaa;lun and to settle them by ar
sbr~,0n.
Agree that no revolutionary eXpe-
Eta.un snail be QUILTED against or
Esupplie@ for revolutionists shipped to
he,ghborinG states,
n Ties are very practical sugSes-
Eioas. said the President and l. for
Eny mast. believe that they are going
H. lead the way TO something that
EAmerica has prayer for, for many a
keeneration.'
He said the Monroe Doctrine always
Mai been and always would be MAIN
Eaino4 ~ the United States on ITS
ErWn authority. but that the doctrine
kdid moi disclose what attitude the
EnneG states would assume towards
Bother nations of the hemisphere, ana
Din consequence the other nations had
[been di4trustful of it.
Enthusiastic applause from the dele
EeateS greeted the Presidents remarks
The Presidents Remarks
After expressing regret at his in
liability TO be present to greet the con-
EgresS At its opening session, the Presl-
khent said
y have been told so much about the
Etrot ceilings OF this congress that Zee
Etha, can congratulate you upon the in
Ecreas.ng sense of comradeship and init
mate Intercourse which has marked Its
sessions from day to day; and ii is very
Ehappy circumstance in our view that THIS
PERHAPS the most vital and successful OF
The meetings of this congress. should
4 haye occurred in the capital of our coun'
/ Try. because we should wish to regard
Ethis as the universal place where ideas
4 worth while are exchanged and shared
/ lite drawing together of the Americas
ladies' and gentlemen. has long beer
EcfeaMed of and desired. II is matter
H. peculiar qualification therefore to SET
'NlS great thing happen; to see the Amer
peas drawing together. and not drawing
"ee'ser upon any insubstantial founda
aon Of mere sentiment.
After all. even friendship must be bas
81 upon a perception of common sympa
'"'es, Of common interests, of common
i4esls and OF common purposes Mar
cannot he friends unless they intend the
same things. and the Americas have NOR,
ahu more realized that in all essentia
PARTICULARS they intend the same thint
WIN regard to their thought and theil
NE and their activities. To be priv
'eseo' therefore. to see this drawing to
| se'her in friendship and communion
Continued on Page 5-column y.
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Election
!. Possible
70.
Government M y Re
sign and Appeal to
Country

London, Jan. THE question on every
lip at the political rendezvous last night
was whether the momentous events of
the day had brought general election
within sight. An appeal to the country
and a break up Of both the coalition gov-
eminent and the Labor party are contin-
gencies OF the near future, and while the
government has secured what in ordinary
circumstances would be regarded as a
satisfactory majority (299 for its bill,
the detection Of a large section of the
Labor party, with the loss of four mem
bers of the government admitted, places
the government in a critical position and
many doubts are expressed that it will
succeed in weathering the storm.
No cabinet council has yet been sum-
moned, and majority of the members
of the House of Commons are averse to
a general election.
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TWO OF BODIES
ARE REC0vERED
AND OTHERS ARE
KNOWN MISSING
CAPTAIN Declares so Were on
Board Packet Kanawha Which
Sank Wednesday in Ohio Riv-
Survivors Reported on
Thursday Total but As

Parkersburg. w. Va. Jan. "a Wig
liant search was made today in the
vicinity Of the point where the steam
er Kanawha of the Kanawha Pack
ct Co.. struck pier and sank in the
Ohio river nine miles below here last
night, but so far only two bodies have
been recovered. Twelve persons are
known to be missing. Capt. Brady M.
Berry Of the packet, claims, however,
that there were about 20 passengers
and a crew Of 40 aboard, but so far
the number Of survivors reported total
only As. OF this number ten were pas
sengers and IS members Of the crew.
The bodies recovered were identified
as those of Mrs. Ollie Fitzpatrick,
Johnston, Pa; Anna Campbell, colored
Pomeroy, Ohio.
Arrangements have been made to
take divers to the wreck to examine
the interior Of the packet and search
for bodies while notices have ben sent
to points down the river to keep q
watch for bodies.
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UPHOLDS DEMAND
FOR 141,0 900 MEN
Would Be Able to Train
Federal Citizen Army,
He Believes-Monroe
Doctrine Is a Menace,
He Says, unless Ready
to Defend

WASHINGTON Jan. 6.-LegiSlatiVe ma
chinery was set in motion today, on
the administration plans to lay down
definite policy for the building up OF
a citizen army adequate for national
defense.
Garrison Reinforced
Secretary Garrison appeared pe1ore
the Senate military committee nank-
ed by a score of army generals, heaos
Of the various bureaus Of the war de-
peartment He read an exhaustive ex-
planation of his scheme to spend S6oo.-
900 900 in the next four years to Gre
ate a mobile army Of 100000 men,
greatly increase coast defenses ana
store I'D an adequate reserve Oh arms
ammunition and war equipment Inc
secretary assured Chairman Hay that
army officers whom he had directed TO
be in readiness to appear peIore the
committee or any others WHO might
be called had full liberty to express
their personal views on any phase OF
the subjects to be discussed. He added
that the department was anxious 10
supply all data in its possession to
aid the committee.
Every member of the committee was
present and listened attentively.
When Mr.. Garrison concluded his
statement, Chairman Hay announced
that members Of the committee in the
order Of their rank should PROFOUND
UestionS.
For an hour the uestioning continued
and Rep. Kahn, ranking Republican
member. was drawing out the secre-
tary's views on various suggestions as
to the national guard when the hearing
was adjourned until Saturday.
Secretary Garrison made clear his
opinion that no effort to federallZe the
national guard would solve the coun-
try's military problem and laid great
stress upon his contention that a reg
ular army of approximately the size
he has proposed, 141 GOO men. would
be BILE to train a federal citizen army.
Increasing the regular establishment
beyond that figure. he said. would add
enormously to its cost with net result
Of only a few thousand Of additional
soldiers.
Replying to Rep. Kahn, Mr.. Garri-
son said the Monroe doctrine was a
menace to the country's peace and
should either be abandoned or prepa-
ration made for it's defense. He agreed
that the territory between tn Panama
! canal and the southern border of the
United States was a source of peculiar
| danger.
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THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for Boston and
vicinity: Fair Friday and Saturday,
not much change in temperature, mod
crate northwest winds becoming va
riable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-07
PENFIELD INQUIRY
AT VIENNA OFFICE
Information May Be Sc
cured from Austria
President and Cabinet
to Consider Situation
Today-Ancona Reply
Made Public

Washington. Jan. Slope Of OBJ
tanning from survivors conclusive
proof that it was a torpedo that de-
stroyed the liner Persia was virtually
abandoned at the State department to-
day when Consul Garrels at Alexan-
dria, Egypt. cabled that no new facts
were contained in the affidavits he had
gathered.
Secretary Lansing hopes that in
quiries made by Ambassador Penf1eld
at the Vienna foreign Office may clear
I'D the situation. A dispatch announc-
ing the presentation of the inquiry
was received by the secretary today
and information concerning reply IS
expected before tomorrow night.
Discussion Today
Various aspects of the submarine
crisis probably will be discussed by
President Wilson and his cabinet to-
morrow. The President is understood
to have told senators who called upon
him today that as soon as the neces-
sary information was at hand ne
would take action which he believed
would satisfy the people Of the United
States.
The matter also is expected to come
before the Senate foreign relations
committee tomorrow. The committee
discussion may extend to the question
Of submarine warfare in general.
The official text of Austria's reply
to the second American note on the
sinking of the Ancona was made pub
lie today by the State department
Except for variations in translator
the official text is identical with the
unofficial version cabled to the Unit
ed States in press dispatches from
4 London.
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NEXT BLOW LIKELY
ON HALICE LINE
May Strike at Powerful
Defensive Works. Built
up Recently by Aus
trO-Germans-
Now Control Lake
Tanganyika

London, Jan. 6.-The area Of Rus
sian successes over the Austro- Ger
man forces in the East continues to
widen. Although the situation around
Czernowitz has not yet been cleared
up officially it appears from advices
from Russian sources that the Aus
trians are hard pressed over a long
line Of defense and are throwing huge
achievements into the district. The
Russians here are expected to strike
at the kolomea -Stanislau -Halice line,
where powerful defensive works have
been in preparation for some time by
the Austro- Germans.
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Scene of Advance

Meanwhile the Russian position $50
miles further north on the Middle Styr
river has been greatly strengthened
by successful operations in the region
Of the great marshes where the Rus
slams are beginning to emerge from
the marshes with prospects of being
able to use the roads leading either
northwest, west or southwest. Their
advance here has not been the result
of an isolated battle, but of a series of
engagements lasting over a consider
able period. In the capitals Of the En-
tente Allies the opinion is expressed
that the Russian offensive has COM
pletely upset the plans of the Central
Powers for an invasion Of Saloniki and
Egypt.
East Africa Lake Battle
In connection with yesterdays an
nouncement of defeat of a German
war vessel on Lake Tanganyika, in East
Central Africa. half mile above sea
level it is announced the British ships
which accomplished the surrender of
the German vessel were especially con-
structed in England and transported to
the heart of Africa. Until the arrival
Of these vessels the Germans dominated
Lake Tanganyika, which is the center of
large and important territory. The
presence of British armed vessels in
Lake Tanganyika will completely re-
verse the situation there. This is con-
sidered here as most opportune in view
OF the Forthcoming campaign in East
Africa.
Condition Of Serbs
Tho interest in the fate of Serbia's
refugee army was shown by the ques-
ton asked in the House Of Commons to-
day, whether considerable part of
the Serbian army is in distress at Sou
tart after having suffered great priva-
lions in the fighting through the Serbia
and as to whether His Majesty's govern
ment will offer the Serbian army some
suitable locality in the Mediterranean
area where the men may rest and re-
cuperate?'
In reply Lord Robert Cecil, under
secretary for foreign affairs said that
there was considerable body Of the
Serbian army at Scutari, where at first
the men had been in great distress But
the situation, he added, had now been
largely relieved. The Entente Allies,
the secretary said. had considered the
matter raised in the latter part Of the
question. but he was unwilling to mako
any announcement concerning it.
kilograms from Athens say that the
number of Serbian refugees in Greek
| territory are now 10000 of whom 5000
are at Saloniki.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-07
Little Hope
for Proof in
Persia. Case

Consul Garrels Cables
No New Facts Were
Obtainable from the
Amdavits He Gather
ed from Survivors Of
Attack on Liner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-07
Arthur Henderson, VIM.
Brace and George H.
Roberts Leave British
Ministry as Outcome
of Labor Congressman
Conference
EXPLANATION BY
HENDERSON SOON
Leaves Four Vacancies
in Coalition Ministry
with Recent Resigna-
ton Of Sir John ST.
mon, Home Secretary
Gossip Is at Work

London, Jan. 6.-C.31 P. M).-Arthur
Henderson, president of the board of ed
ucation and leader of the Labor party in
the House of Commons; William Brace,
parliamentary. under-secretary for home
affairs, and George H. Roberts, lord COM
missioner Of the treasury, also Labor
party leaders, have resigned from the
ministry.
The designations of Mr.. Henderson. Mr..
Brace and Mr.. Roberts were the direct
outcome Of the labor congress held To-
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119 PASSENGERS
and 217 OF CREW
MISSING Wit H
SUNkEN PERSIA

London, Jan. 6.-9.36 P. Nan an
nouncement made tonight say the Pc
ninsula & Oriental Steamship CO., says
that the number of persons on board
the steamer Persia, who have not been
accounted for aggregate 1856. OF these.
119 were passengers and 217 members
of the crew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-07

Policy Given
by President

wilson Goes Before the
Pan-American Scien-
tifc c on G re S S at
Washington to Ex-
plain Proposals Ad-
vanced by Lansing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-07
Great Enthusiasm

London, Jan. 6.-Amid scenes of
wild enthusiasm in the House of Com
mons tonight passed the first reading
of the government bill for compulsory
military service by the decisive votes
of 4OS to 105. The vote came shortly
before midnight. with the galleries
again packed, every seat on the floor
of the House occupied, the ministe-
rial benches filled, and an air OF
eager expectancy prevailing. The
events of the day had increased the
tension to a high pitch, notably the
action Of the labor congress and the
quick sequel of the retirement OF
three labor members of the ministry.
Balfours Appeal
Throughout these developments out
side of Parliament, the debate in the
House had forged steadily ahead. 1t
was reserved for A. ]. Balfour. first
lord Of the admiralty, to close the de-
bate in behalf of the government ana
he did it in a persuasive appeal Oh
half an hour which reused the lag
ging spirits of the advocates OIL the
bill and turned the tide of adversely
which had bee. running steadily
against the measure.
Let this vote tonight show that
we are a united people was his clos
ing appeal. DO not let US give d
false impression to the world that IN
the moment Of the countrys graVest
emergency we are divided one against
another Abandon your abstract the-
cries and remember we are deailnS
with stern realities which call for
great sacrifices"
Then came the vote. The announce
ment of the figures was received with
a tremendous outburst OF cheering.
Ovation to Asquith
Amid the demonstration Premier
Asquith. his face, usually pale, now
glowing with satisfaction, walked
down the floor of the House to present
the bill formally to the Chamber. HIS
appearance was the signal for an ova-
ton.
An analysis Of the vote showed thai
the government had held the great bulk
of the Liberal and Conservative vote
The Irish Nationalist had voted against
the bill, but the Irish Uninists support
ed the measure, and the O'Brienites tool
no part in the division.
CONTINUED on Page 5-Column 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-26

only through London under licenses
70 be obtained there; and that in all
cases every precaution will be taken to
prevent the goods from falling into
German hands.
British to Examine Contracts
Always it is provided that the orig
inal contracts and documents will be
held ready for examination BY the
British authorities.
So far officials here have not been
able TO hold any Of these arrange
ments illegal, as they recognize that
England has the right OF embargo il
she desires to use it, Nevertheless,
the power which British officials have
in this country of discrimination as
between American firms, and the pos
sibilities that some Such arrangements
might be continued after the war, IN
der form made legal to suit the con-
ditions Of peace, has had q most dis
quieting effect
The retaliatory legislation recently
passed at the eleventh hour by Con-
gress is thought to fit the present
situation under Section 802, providing
that If any article produced in for
elgn country is imported into the
United States under any agreement
understanding or condition that the
importer thereof or any other person
IN the United States shall not use
purchase or deal in. or be restricted
in his using, purchasing or dealing in
the articles of any other person, there
shall be levied, collected and paid
thereon, in addition to the duty other
wise imposed by law, a special duty
equal to double the amount of such
duty"
AS yet, however, there has been no
disposition to use this legislation
While it is claimed that its use would
be fully justified, it is said that the
breaking up Of the present informal
arrangements would simply cause a
general British embargo on raw prod
ucts which would leave this country
in a much worse situation than it is
at present under the limited importa
ton scheme which has proved accept.
able to all merchants but those who
wish to trade with Germany or with
blacklisted firms.
1t Is because Of the precedent which
the present situation has established
and its possible effect after the war
that officials feel the deepest concern
and continue to investigate with the
view of planning action to protect
American industry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-26
GUARD SCANDAL
HIDDEN BY BAKER
Continued from page 1

to the minimum strength, and have.
been sent to the border in such reduced
numbers as TO be practically worthless
The New York militia, though lar
better than that Of many other states,
proved not TO be up to the standard
which was believed 10 exist in its or
CARNATIONS.
Friction between National Guard on
GERS and the regular army officers de-
tailed to muster in the militia Is
blamed for much Of the trouble that
attended the mobilization. This fact,
army officers hold, proves conclusiyely
that the militia cannot be Federal
lied" In any practical sense, and that
as long as the citizen army remains
under state control, in ever so shgnt
degree, It will be impossible to use II
as a first line force.
Most significant among tho eonclu-
sions reached by the officers OF the war
Department is that in spite OF the bCr-
der mobilization their conviction re-
mains mistaken that the militia as
fghting force cannot be depended on.
They have made great strides In the
Texas camps, IL is admitted, but no
single unit is yet prepared TO 60 against
a trained body Of soldiers.
General Mills testified before the
Hay committee that the best OF the
militia would require IT least SIX
months intensive training before they
could BE- 1ittsd against . trained armS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-26
MILITIA CHARGES
OF JEWS DROPPED
Allegations of Discrimi-
nation Not Sustained,
Stotesbury Holds

Albany, Oct. discharges made By
Max J. Klein and others that Jews, be-
cause Of their religion, were discrini-
mated against when they sought enlist
ment in the New York National Guard,
were not sustained at hearings con-
Quoted by Adjutant General L. W.
stotesbury, according TO an announce
ment made tonight by Govetnor Whit
man.
Adjutant General Stotesbury's re-
port, however, the Governor said, dis
closed that there had been several in
stances where Jews had been discrimi-
mated against, others where they re-
ceived such treatment they believed
they were not wanted and still others
where the compliments had been 200
hasty in making charges.
After reading the report Governor
Whitman directed Adjutant General
Stotesbury 20 issue an order that ON
GERS having the authority TO pass upo1
applications for enlistment should DC
guided by honest judgment as to the
applicants fitness for service. Inc
order also directs that no applicant
shall be rejected because Of his race or
religion. No action other than the
order issued will be taken, he ex'
planned. because of the absence in Fed,
eral service of the organizations and
in dividuals said to have discriminate
against Jews.
Adjutant General Stotesbury's report
to the Governor said:
1.-THE evidence does not, in my opin'
ion, show a general prevalence in the
National Guard of discrimination
against Jews in the matter Of enlist
ments. It is confined to the practices
in certain organizations and is furthe1
limited in that D. relates to acts Of
officers of submits. 1t is distinct
from the result of any policy or gen
orally prevailing sentiment.
"The evidence shows that several o.
those who complained Of unjust treat
ment when they applied for en!is>
ment were so dealt with and sc
spoken 70 as TO afford reasonable jus
tifcation on their part for the BELIZE
that their applications were. not con
sidered favorably because Of their re
ligion."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-26
BATTLESHIP BIDS
DISAPPOINT NAVY
Within Cost Limit, but
Long Time for Compile
ton Is Asked
Iron rns rrnuns Bureau

Washington, Oct e5.-Bids opened At
the Navy Department. to-day for the
construction Of four bsttleships and
twenty destroyers, authorized last Al
gust, proved a disappointment TO tho
Department Although the three COM
peting yards offer 10 construct the bat
tleships within the limit OF cost $ll'-
100000, they demand much longer
time for completion than had been e1-
pected.
The Department stipulated that con-
struction should be completed in thir-
ty-six months. Tho shortest time
quoted in the bids IS thirty-nine months
for one ship, and all four takes forty
fvs months at the lowest estimate.
Officers say it will be four years at
least before the ships are delivered.
As the Department is unprepsred to
construct battleships in navy yards IL
has no choice but to accept the build
ers' terms. Chief Constructor DAVID
w. Taylor secuted tho idea that time
could be saved by equipping the Phila-
delphis yard. Congress appropriated
Sc, 900 900 for equtpping this and other
Yards, but the sum is declared to be in
adequate.
To Be Nays Most Costly Ships
The ships will be Substantially the
same a. those authorized by the pre-
ceding Congress. with little additional
tonnage and a change In armament
from IA to IS inch guns. They will
cost 100000 moro each exclusive OF
armament Oflcers say they will be
the most expensive ships the navy
ever built
While prices Of materials have gone
up and labor has become scareer, con-
struction officers And It hard to explain
a rise of IS, 000, 900 in price, except on
tho theory that the builders are cap
italiIing the departments helplessness
May Go to Two Companies
The bids for the four battleships-
Colorado, Maryland, Washington and
West Virginia-ranged from $1,000
600 10 sII.476, 900 1t is believed the Fore
River Shipbuilding Company, Quincy
Mass., will get two OF the big ships
and the Newport News Ship and Dry
dock Company the other two.
There were two other bidders, the
New York Shipbuilding Company and
William Camp 3 SsaA PhiiadstpnA