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Evening star., 1916-12-13
NOTES REVEALING POSITION
OF CENTRAL POWERS ON PEACE
Text of Communication of Germany and
Her Allies to the Entente
Governments.

they frustrated the Intentions of the
enemy. The quadruple alliance not
only has won an immense series of
victories. but also holds in it's power
extensive 81. hostile territories. Unbroken
Is Its strength. as our latest treacher-
Gus enemy has Just experienced.
can our enemies hope to conquer or
shatter this alliance of powers? They
WIN never succeed in breaking it by
piockaae and starvation measures. Their
war aims. TO the attainment OF which
they have come no nearer in the third
year or the war. will in the future be
proved to have been completely unat-
ta1nanle Useless and unavailing, there
on the part of the enemy.
The powers of the uuadruple alliance.
on the other hand. have effectively pur-
sued their aims, namely defense against
attacKs on their existence and integrity.
which were planned in concert long
since, and the achievement of real quar-
antees. and they will never allow them
selves to be deprived Of the basis of
their existence. which they have secured
by advantages won.
Tho continuation Of the murderous
war. IN which the enemy can destroy
much, but cannot-as the ouadruple al
iiance is, firmly confident-alter fate, is
Eyer e. more seen to be an aimless destruc-
Of inhrnanity justified BY no necessity
ahu crime against civilization
rms conviction, and the hope that
similar views may also be begun to be
enterta1ned in the enemy camp, has
caused the idea to ripen in the Vienna
CABINET In full agreement with the
governments OF the allied (Teutonic)
powers-of making candA and loyal
endeavor to come to a discussion with
their enemies for the purpose Of paving
way for peace
The governments Of Austria-Hun-
gary, Germany. Turkey and Bulgaria
nave addressed today identical notes to
the diplomatic representatives in the
Capitals concerned who are intrusted
with the promotion Of enemy nationals.
expressing an inclination to enter into
peace negotiations and requesting them
10 transmit this overture to enemy
states: This step was simultaneously
brought to the knowledge of the repre-
sentatives OF the holy see In a special
note. and the active interest Of the
rope Tor this offer of peace was solfc-
lted. Likewise the accredited repre-
sentatives of the remaining neutral
states IN the four capitals were ac-
quainted with this proceeding, for the
purpose OF informing their govern
ments.
Austria and her allies by this stem
nave given new and decisive proof Of
their love Of peace. 1t is now for their
enemies to make known their views be-
fore the wordId.
Whatever the result of its proposal
may be. no responsibility can fail on
the quadruple alliance even before the
Judgment seat of it's own peoples. If IT
is eventually obliged to continue the
war" ~
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AUSTRIA'S SEPARATE STATE.
MENT..
Nv the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press
LONDON, December l2.-An official
Austrian statement. referring to the
peace offer. says:
"When, in the summer of 1914, the
patience of Austria Hungary was ex-
hausted by a series Of systematically
continued and ever-increasing provoca
,ious and menaces, and the monarchy,
after almost fifty years of unbroken
peace. found itself compelled to draw
the sword. this weighty. decision was
animated neither by aggressive pur-
poses nor by designs of conquest, but
solely by the bitter necessity of self
defense, to defend it's existence and
safeguard itself for the future against
similar treacherous plots of hostile
neighbors.
~ hat was the task and aim of the
monarchy In the present war. In COM
bination with its allies, well tried in
loyal comradeship in arms the Austro-
Hungarian army and fleet. fighting,
bleeding, but also aseailing And con.
querinE, gained. SUCH successes that
Evening star., 1916-12-13
GREEK PROTEST RECEIVED.
Plant Against Allies Blockade
Reaches United States.

A copy of Greece's protest to the
entente allies against the blockade of
Greek ports has been presented to the
State Department for its information
Greece, who is at peace with the
powers of the entente" says the COM
munication. land has never ceased CIV
ing them the most striking proofs of
her firm desire to maintain with them
friendly relations and mutual con-
fidence, sees with grief these very
same powers have recourse against her
to measure which is contrary to the
rules of international law and the
principles of international justice and
freedom.
THE royal Hellenic government. ex-
pecting that the allied governments
will be good enough to inform them
on what ground such a measure has
been taken and of the nature OF the
blockade they have decided upon. pro-
tests firmly and legitimately against
such measures taken against a neutral
and friendly nation"
Evening star., 1916-12-13
DECLARES TEUTONS
OFFERED SEPARATE
PEACE TO BELGIUM

LONDON, December I3.
The Daily Telegraph to-
day prints prominently the
following:
we have received infor-
nation from An unimpeach-
able source that the central
powers recently offered peace
to Belgium on the following
terms: THE Belgians are
invited to insist upon imme-
diate peace. In return for
this their country will be re-
stored to them, its inde-
pendence guaranteed and
financial assistance given for
its economic rehabilitation
"In the event of these
terms being refused, the in
timation has been given
Belgium that her very ex-
istence-her monuments, her
public buildings and even
her towns-is threatened"
Evening star., 1916-12-13
COURT DIRECTS VERDICT.
Defendant Wins in Suit for the Re.
covery of 81 $50

Chief Justice CovingtoQ has directed
a verdict for the defendant in a suit
for $3.50 brought by J. Carey King
against Fred B. Rhodes. The plaintifr
noted an appeal
Mr. King claimed that Mr. Rhodes
had accepted an order for lumber to
furnish fifteen houses being built BY
Frank l.. Dyer, contractor. on
Church street. Mr.. Rhodes claimed
that he later countermanded the
order. but the plaintiff completed the
delivery. He claimed that the amount
sued for represented the cost of ma
terial furnished after he had counter
manded the order
Attorney Paul b. Cromelin represent
ed the defendant. while Attorneys w
c. Balderston and w. NJ. Levin ap-
peared for the plaintiff
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Three police captains and five SER
geants were named in a transfer order
issued yesterday afternoon by Maj.
Raymond W. Pullman, chief of police
The order ts in line of promoting ef-
dcfency. It reached the police stations
last night and created surprise, It Is
stated, as Maj. Pullman had not dis
cussed the prospective changes with
the men involved. The order, which
becomes effective next Saturday at
noon. reads:
Capt: Charles T. Peck is hereby trans
ferred from the command of the first
precinct to the command of the second
precinct. relieving Capt. r. E. Doyle.
Capt. r. E. Doyle Is hereby trans
ferred from the command of the second
precinct to the command of the eighth
precinct, relieving Capt. c. E. E. Fla
ther
Capt C. E. E. Flather is hereby trans
ferred from the command of the eighth
precinct to the command of the first
precinct, relieving Capt. Charles T.
Peck.
sergt Martin Reilly, from precinct
No. to precinct No. 1.
Sergt. I. r. Bean, from precinct No.
S to precinct No. l.
Sergt. H. r. Lohman, from precinct
No. / to precinct No. 8.
Acting Sergt. J. w. Greene. from pre-
cinct No 3 to precinct No. {.
Sergt r. E. Lee, from precinct No. 1
to precinct No. 3.
order were directed to make in
yentories of the property in their re-
| spective stations and turn them over
to those who succeed them. All that
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PRAYER FOR PEACE OFFERED.
Southern Commercial Congress
Hopes for Success of Move.

NORFOLK, Va. December 13.-Prayer
was offered yesterday before the Southern
Commercial Congress for the success
OF the peace negotiations inaugurated
by Germany and her allies. The con-
gress was In the midst of a discussion
of the souths problems during inter-
national reconstruction when Managing
Director Clarence J. Owens read the
Associated Press dispatch from Berlin
that the Teutonic allies had proposed
peace.
Cheers greeted the announcement,
and when the demonstration had sub
sided a delegate requested the chair
man. George w. Koiner, agriculture
commissioner of Virginia. to ask some
one ito invoke the blessing of the
Prince OF Peace upon these negotia-
tons TO end bloodshed.' w. l.. Up
shaw of Atlanta offered the prayer
while the delegates stood with bowed
heads.
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WANT PRESIDENT TO SPEAK.
Mass Meeting Of Federal Employer
on Wage Issue December 20.

Efforts are being made by President
McLarin of the Federal Employees
Union to have President Wilson ad-
dress the mass meeting of government
employees to be held under the auspices
of the union next Wednesday night at
the National Rifles Armory. Invita-
tions also are being sent to memhs
of Congress who have expressed them
selves in favor of salary increases fer
government employees to come to the
meeting and deliver addresses.
President McLarin said today that
plans were being laid by the union t.
have the percentage increases provided
py the rouse commttee on appropria
permanent instead Of just for one year
Evening star., 1916-12-13
SENATORS DISCUSS
.M0VE FOR PEACE
See Hopeful Sign in Suggestion
: by Germany to End Eu-
ropean War.
NOT TIME FOR U. S. TO ACT

Ge-manys move looking toward the
opening of peace negotiations was
characterized by senators today as a
hopeful sign. If such negotiations are
actually entered upon they will lead
to an end of the war. in the opinion of
many of the senator's. They expressed
the belief that the United States should
do all,3n its power to promote peace
negotiations. though they said also
that they did not believe the United
States could offer mediation at this
time.
Senator Stone of Missouri. chairman
of the Senate foreign relations COM
nittee, said:
Il am glad to see move from either
sfue looking toward peace. I hope it
may lead to something This country
would be justified in asking the bel
hgerents to promote peace. for the
reason that the warfare which they
have waged has resulted in the loss of
lives of American citizens and in in
terference with American commerce"
rs this a good time for the United
States to interfere?" Senator Stone was
ask ed.
Very likely" was the reply of the
senator. though ne declined to express
ar opinion as to what steps might be
taken by the President. Il hope the
belligerents will he able to settle their
difficulties. either among themselves or
through the good offices of third
party"
Evening star., 1916-12-13
SCANDINAVIA IS STIRRED
BY GERMAN PROPOSALS
Relief Prevails That Peace Moves
Will Be Spurned by
Entente.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
LONDON. December 13-Germanv,s
peace proposal caused the greatest sem
safon in Scandinavia. according to a
Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph Company. The Dagens Ny.
heder of Copenhagen says that it learns
in authoritative Swedish circles that il
is believed there that the German offer
will not meet with immediate rejection
by the allies
The Copenhagen Politiken believes
that in view of what has happened
during the last few days in Russia
France and England, it is unlikely tina,
the allies will agree to start peace ne
gotiations. This paper says:
premier TrepofY's declaration that
ConstantinopIe Is the aim of Russia
and the fact that the governments OF
England and France have been changed
INTO special war governments do not
give the impression that wish for
peace exists in those countries. 1t will
not be surprising. therefore. if the Ger
man offer is refused, although IT will
be difficult for the allies to give an ab-
solute refusal
Evening star., 1916-12-13
By the Associated Press.

| By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, December 13.-Following Is
the text of the note addressed by Ger
many and her allies to the hostile gov
ernments:
| "The most terrific war ever experienced
| in history, which has been raging for the
| last two years and half over a large
part of the world-a catastrophe which
| thousands of years of common civiliza-
tion was unable to prevent, and which
injures the most precious achievements
of humanity.
"Our aims are not to shatter nor an
initiate our adversaries. In spite of our
consciousness of our military and eco
| nomic strength and our readiness to con-
tinue the war (Which has been forced
upon us) until the bitter end. if neces-
sary; at the same time prompted by the
desire to avoid further bloodshed and
make an end to the atrocities OF war, the
four allied powers propose TO enter
forthwith into peace negotiations. The
propositions which they bring forward
for such negotiations and which nave
for their object a guarantees OF the ex.
stence of the honor and liberty OF
evolution for their nations are. ac-
cording to their firm belief. an appro-
pirate basis for the establishment of a
lasting peace.
The four allied powers have been
obliged to take up arms to defend Justice
and the liberty of national eyoiut'on.
The glorious deeds of our armies have
in no way altered their purpose. We
always maintained the firm belief that
our own rights and justified claims In
no way control the rights of these na-
tions
"The spiritual and material progress
which were the pride of Europe at the
beginning of the twentieth century are
threatened with ruin. Germany and her
allies. Austria Hungary, Bulgaria and
Turkey. gave proof Of their unconquera-
BILE strength in this struggle. They gain
ed gigantic advantages over adversaries
superior in number and war material
Our lines stand unshaken against ever
repeated attempts made by armies.
"The last attack in the Balkans has
been rapidly and victoriously overcome.
The most recent events have demon
strated that further continuance of the
war will not result in breaking the re-
sstance of our forces. and the whole
fies our expectation of further successes.
"If. in spite of this offer OF peace and
reconciliation. the struggle should go on.
the four allied powers are resolved to
continue to a victorious end but they dis
claim responsibility for this before hu-
manity and history. The imperial gov
ernment, through the good offices of your
eXcellency, asks the government of (here
is inserted the name of the neutral power
addressed in each instance) to bring this
communica ton to the knowledge of the
government of (here are inserted the
names of the be1ligerents)."
Evening star., 1916-12-13

n. B. Elliott as lieutenant. July ..
1906. He was made captain Nay 1.
promoted.
Capt Doyle also will return to the
precinct in which he formerly did duty.
precinct that appeals to base ball fans
IN the department. because American
League Park is in that precinct. He
entered the police service June 10. 1891,
ana succeeded the late Lieut.. James A.
Moore. March %. 1906. and was appoint
ed captain July ], 1906
Evening star., 1916-12-13
Defense Resources Investigation.

The newly organized National De-
Tense Council has assumed Jurisdiction
over the investigation of the nations
resources for war purposes. inaugu-
rated some time ago by subcommittee
OF the civilian naval consulting board
The subcommittee will continue its
work, but its activities now Will be
under the broader powers Of the coun-
ell. and will extend to army as well
as navy problems.
Evening star., 1916-12-13
SHARP ATTACK MADE
ON PRESIDENT WILSON

AMSTERDAM, December 13. via Lon
don. 1880 a.m.-The Koelnische volks-
zeitung publishes sharp attack on
President Wilson, in connection with
the representations Of Germany re-
garding the Belgian deportati ations. The
newspaper considers his action fncor-
rect, and says:
1--WE contest the right Of the Presi-
dent Of the United States to act as q
neraiist with regard to the acts OF
Evening star., 1916-12-13
CANADIAN 1ORPED0BDAT
GRlSE IS BELIEVED sunk
All Hands on Board Probably Lost,
Minister Of Naval Serv.
ice Reports.

OTTAWA. Ontario, December 1.-THE
Canadian torpedo boat Griise. csm-
manded by Lieut.. ". wineats. has
feared. This announcement was made
today by the minister OF the naval
service.
The steamer Stadacona, which vent
out from shelburne early today to as
sist the Grilse. reported at noon that
she had been unable to And any trace
of the vessel in the position reported
She was maintaining the search. her
captain reported.
The minister OF the nsvai service
regrets to report" reads the announce
ment issued by the chief press censor.
that IL is feared that II. n. Canadian
| torpedo boat Grilse (Lisut. Walter
Wingate, r. N. c. v. r., has been
lost at sea with all hands.
Left Halifax December IL.
The vessel left Halifax at pm. De-
cember IL for Bermuda. At am. De-
cember IL a wireless message was re-
ceived fror, her stating that moderate
southeast wind was blowing. Al 3 pm.
Z
was received stating that owing to
the state Of the weather she was re-
turning for shelter TO Shelburne. Al
1:2s pm. December ~ she called s. o.
s. stating her position was latitude
40 degrees 40 north. longitude 81 de-
grees 80 west. At 1880 pm. a hhal
message was received. Now sinking
mo word has been received Of her
/ yxyAr {vV> tAy uvfHf
for all available vessels to proceed t.
| her assistance and endeavors made by
wireless telegraphy to inform any yes
/ sells at sea in that vicinity. Vessels are
now searching for any signs Of wreck
age"
! The officers on board the ship IN ad-
dition to her commander were Sub
| lieuts. c. Mel Fry and r. E. winslow,
Artificer Engineer Robert Wilkinson
and Wireless Operators c. A. Mclean
and E. Clement.
| With her officers and crew, fifty men
| in all are believed to have been lost on
| the Grilse.
Evening star., 1916-12-13
Army Feeling Strain.

"Another motive is the necessity of
making Germany accept the suf.crings
and sacrifices of another winter campaign,
II only the civilian population had to en-
dure this not much harm would be done
but the army is beginning 10 feel the
strain.
During the last few weeks rations have
been reduced, and in three months time
Is compelled to talk of peace. but she
does 1t as vaguely possible In the
hope of spreading dissension among her
enemies and keeping her coalition to-
eether."
In an article in the Figaro. Alfred
Capus. dramatist and member of the
French academy, writes: What of the
condI tions? What is the whole thing
for? We want peace. too, but our peace
is not theirs. What, then, are Germany's
conditions Nothing precise She in
forms US only that her pretentions are
moderate. and proposes to us to stop
the war while she defines them AS soon
as we lay down our arms, as soon as the
image Of peace shall have done Its work
Of disturbing our minds and a peace
party shall have been formed in France.
Russia and England. then Germany will
now calls moderate. Such fs the trap.
It will be met by us and by our allies
with grim contempt, not even with an
ger. The maneuver is too clumsy to be
worthy Of Indignation"
Evening star., 1916-12-13
TEST OF LAWS RELATING
TO "DRUGLESS HEALERS"
Arguments Before Supreme Court of
United States on Validity of Cali
fornia Enactments.

Cases testing validity of California S
of "drugless healers," but exempting
Christian Scientists and other prayer
practitioners" were argued late yesterday
before the United States Supreme Court
p. l.. Crane and Mrs. Kate p McNaugh-
ton OF Los Angeles. so-called "drugless
practitioners brought the suits attacking
the laws as unconstitutional
For the plaintiffs Tom L. johnson
contended that the laws discriminate In
favor of prayer practitioners"
Deputy Attorney General Clarke and
District Attorney Woolwine of Los An
geles told the court that the laws are
reasonable exercise Of state police
powers to protect California citizens
against medical treatment by persons
without medical knowledge
They also urged dismissal of the suits
on the ground that Crane and Mrs Nc
Naughton have not applied for licenses.
Christian Scientists Statement.
The Christian Scientists. through Hi
ram w. Hayes of the committee on
publication. made the following state
ment to the press today regarding the
cases.
1T will be seen that the controversy
is one between so-called drugless heal
ers of California and the state. whose
attorneys are defending the act The
Christian Scientists are not a party to
the action. but are watching the pro-
ceedings with interest because of the
decision in the case Of the people agt
Cole. recently given by the highest
court OF the state of New York
hNyf ha obi ~ i,,o
of that court that, in his opinion, the
legislature was without authority to
make it crime for persons to heal the
sick by prayer"
Evening star., 1916-12-13
One Of Youngest Captains.

Capt. Flather is one Of the youngest
captains on the force. He has been con-
nected with the department since March
Is. 1892. and has served in every branch
Of the service. including the detective
Evening star., 1916-12-13

be FOR them to report to the precincts
where they will hereafter perform
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Office. During the earlier days Of his
police service he handled some of the
toughest characters ever known in To-
cal police circles and received many
hard knocks.
In 1900 he was made detective ser
geant. Believing there was but little
chance for promotion from that Office.
Flather asked to be made a sergeant
and his request was granted. May 16.
1909. he succeeded the late T. J. Hol-
linberger as lieutenant. and May Is.
1914. succeeded him as captain.
The first precinct, where he will here
after do duty. is regarded by police Off
cials as being the most important pre-
Evening star., 1916-12-13
PEOPLES OF ENTENTE
SPURN IDEA OF PEACE
EXCEPT ON OWN TERMS
Continued from First Page.)

the courtesy of a reply than If he were
an armed burglar in private house.
The allies will not be caught in this
white-whiskered device" the Daily Mail
adds. They know that no peace with
a nation of tigers and murderers and
statesmen who regard all treaties as
scraps OF paper would be worth the
paper and ink. So long as Germany is
not completely and decisive1y beaten no
peace with her can be more than a truce
which she would violate the first mo-
ment IT served her purpose. 1t would
should still have to spend every avail
able penny in preparation for Germanys
next treacherous blow 1t Is better and
cheaper far to fight on"
Evening star., 1916-12-13

The German peace proposal is en-
phaticaliy rejected by the Times, which
says: H.. ~
Germany's proposal bears no re3a-
ton whatever to the objects for which
we are fighting. . She has been
trying by all the means at her dis
posal to induce US to make the sug-
gestion of mediation. The attempt has
1amentably and conspicuously failed
and. as she does not Judge that any
neutral power could proffer mediation
with much advantage, she falls back
on this indirect offer to the belligerents
as a pis aller. It is above all things
a symptom of her conscious weak
ness. The allies must absolute
ly reject any idea of mediation in any
shape and from any quarter as long
as the basis proposed is the triumph OF
might and not right. They must re-
fuse with equal frmness to even talk
about. an aEmistice until the lands
which the enemy has overrun are re-
stored and compensation made. They
must renew the enunciation of their
peace terms. laid down once for all in
Mr.. Asquith's Guild Hall speech. and
must redouble their efforts to force
these terms upon Germany and her ac-
completes.
Evening star., 1916-12-13
Goes to His Old Precinct.

Capt. Peck goes to the second pre-
cinct. where he did duty prior to the
time he was transferred to the business
section. He has been in the department
since January l. 1894. and served as
detective from 1900 until he succeeded