The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-09

he had made a reputation as a sollcl- tor and had won a seat in Parliament. Asquith and other great statesmen of the liberal party had paved the way for triumphant democracy in Eng land, but Lloyd-George has been it's chief exponent. For ten years he worked in the liberal ranks in the Commons, but once in the cabinet his promotion in the political arena was rapid.
 Since the outbreak of the war his services have been indispensable. His recent rise has been spectacular. In his new position he seems to be mak- ing a good start. It looks now as if he would have the support of most of the discordant elements-for a time at least.
 If he can "speed up" the war couns cil and achieve something that will rebound to the credit of the allies he will be acclaimed the greatest man Great Britain has produced in cen tury. If he fails in his undertaking he will be remembered only as a man who assumed burden that was too heavy for him. Genius and daring have their limitations, but until Lloyd George fails England's hope will be centered upon him as her supreme guide and savior. A lone bandit robbed an express wagon in the rear of a Los Angeles building and got away with $10,0oo. Sensible fellow. If he had taken along a pal or two his share of the swag would have been con- s1derably less. New York hotel and restaurant men may be alarmed by the spread of prohi- bition, but they are looking forward to the usual New Year celebration, confi- dent that it will be as wet" as ever.
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 It took the Teutons just 100 days to capture Bucharest after Rumania entered the war. And the Rumanians can't ex- cuse themselves by claiming they were caught unprepared
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 Ever since the olive shoot was pre- sented to the city commission it has been more or less peaceful. Somebody should present 8 full grown olive tree.
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 It is about time for King Peter to or ganize the Society of Exiled Monarchs Who Went Up Against the Teutons with headquarters in Paris.
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 It is now predicted that shoes will go up to $20 pair. Still, great many corns and bunions would get well if peo- pie went barefooted
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 It must irritate republicans to read about those cozy dinners at the White House and the mutual congratulations extended.
 Constantinople is dangled before the eyes of the Russians as prize of war, but they'll probably have to win it them selves.
 Lloyd-George kissed King Georges hand, but no doubt it was his private opinion that he was wasting his valuable time.
 Berlin celebrated the capture Of Bucharest as joyously as if there were no such thing as meat card in exist ence.
 Vance Mccormick may reasonably ex- pect something more from President Will son than dinner at the White House. x With several trainloads of loot on hand it begins to look as if Villa and his fol- lowers will spend merry Christmas. 4 | The wear and tear on the German fleet just now is not enough even for the closest observer to notice. * The battling Belgians still retain a strip of their territory. The Rumanians will be lucky to hold that much. k Y The New York American thinks a 21a- cent piece would prove popular. Not with the check room pirates. * * Time was when a dish of beans was considered lowly fare. but that time, alas, may never return. * * * German efficiency sees to it that there are no obstreperous baggage smashers on the Balkan express. Over 70 and minus a leg, Bernhardt still plays youthful parts. There's a | woman for you,
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