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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
Notes Were Transmitted by the American Embassies
 Without Comment
ILLOYD-GEORGE WILL
 OUTLINE ATTITUDE
English Premier to Appear in House of Commons Today to Speak on Probable Answer to Be
 Made Teut0ns

London. December 1s.-The
 speech of Premier LIoyd-Georse in
 the House of Commons tomorrow
 is looked forward to by the press
 and public as the most important
 utteranee of the kind since the
 memorable speeches in which Vis-
 count Grey discussed whether
 Great Britain would come into the
 war. Mir. IIoyd-GeorGe has recov-
 cred from his indispositiOn and
 was at work today. He will rise
 to address the Commons tomorrow
 at about o'clock and probably
 will speak for an hour and half.
 The prime minister's speech will be not only a reply to the German peace note but also will outline the whole policy of the new national govern nent, the trend of which may be roughly anticipated from the fact that the new ministry is avowedly in power for the definite object ''of carrying on the war with all the vigor the nation can command to a successful end.'
 Today's news from government circles included the announcement of the departure of MT. Balfour, the sec retary for foreign affairs, for a three weeks vacation. Although his vaca tion will come at most important juncture the organization of the for eign office permits affairs to proceed uninterruptedly under the direction of Lord Robert Cecil and Baron Hard inge, the under secretaries, while the larger questions of general policy doubtless will receive the attention of the war cabinet. over which the prime minister presides, Lords Curzon and Miner also being members with wide diplomatic experience.
 It is recalled that MT. Baifour's designation as foreign minister met with severe criticism from the North cliffe press and Lord Northcliffe him. self urged ,HIr. Lloyd-George to- fol- low the precedent of Lord Salisbury in directing lfcreign affairs as well as assuming the premiership. While MT. BaIfour's absence is said to be due to indisposition following illness and there is no suggestion of it's being prolonged beyond three weeks, yet 1t has the effect of leaving the shaping of the larger policies regarding the German note and foreign issues large ly in the hands of the premier
 Paris, December 18.-The American embassy transmitted the German peace note to the French foreign office to" day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
ALABAMIANS IN
 NATIONAL CAPITAL

Washington, December 1s.-(Special., Alabamians registered in Washington fol- low:
 At the Raleigh: MT. and Mrs. J. T. Stakeley, Birmingham.
 At the Ebbitt: K. Lawson, Birmingham J. F. 5. Baugh, Birmingham
 At the Gordon: A. G. Lund Jasper.
 At the Occidental: Frederick l. Thomp- son, Mobile.
 At the National: J. V. Morris, Birming- ham; M. R. Julian, Birmingham.
 At the Continental: MT. and Mrs. K. H Coole, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
French B0HlesMp Is
 Torpedoed By U- Boat,
 But Is Not Total Loss

cily) the armed French transport Mag helan. of 6000 tons. with 1000 white and colored troops on board."s
 There are only two battleships of tho Patrie class, the same ship and the battle ship Republique. They displace 14.630 tons, are 4ss feet long. 79 feet beam and 27 feet draught. Their armament is four Pinch guns in turrets and 10 7.s-inch guns in the main batteries. with IS 64-inch guns in the secondary batteries. They have a complement of 74s men.
 London. December 1S.-It was stated by the French admiralty today that there is no truth in the statement that . French man-o'-war of the Patrie classl was damaged on December F, and thsx the loss of the Magician already h,}p' been reported. es
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
Oldest Sailor and the
 Youngest See President

Washington, December 1S.-Presi- dent Wilson today shook hands with two sailors who said they were the oldest and youngest in the navy. They wore among 25 enlisted men from the dreadnaught Nevada, now at Norfolk, hrouabt to Washington by their chap lain For Christmas trip because their homes are too far away.
 The youngest was Lloyd Cornell, Is, and the oldest was James Mccarthy, 61
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
FIGHTING IN vOLHYNIA

Berlin, December 1S.-(Via Sayville.) The Russians made an attack in Vol hynia in the region northwest of Lutsk yesterday in an effort to recapture po- sitions taken by the Germans. The war office announces that the attacks were without success.
 The statement reads:
 Eastern front: Front of Prince Leo pold: Northwest of Lutsk an effort was made by the Russians to recaprure DO sitions taken by us on December l6 neal Bol Porsk (NIaly PorslO. Their attacks which they repeated at night, were re- pulsed. Also renewed advances by the enemy near Augustowka. south of Abor- off, failed under our defensive fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
SHOOTS SUBSTITUTE DEFEATED

Washington, December 1S.-Senator Jn- derwood's amendment to the District of Columbia prohibition bill. providing for a referendum to the citizens of the dis trct was debeated at length today by the Senate without reaching a vote. Pro ponents of the referendum believe they have sufficient votes to carry it through by close margin. A vote may be had tomorrow.
 Before debate began on the referendum the Senate rejected, 61 to s, Senator Shoots bill to prohibit sale or manu- facture of liquor
 While the district measure was under discussion on the floor the Judiciary com mittee called a special meeting for Thurs day to vote on reporting the joint reso- lution proposing a constitutional amend ment forbidding throughout the United States the manufacture or sale of any kind of alcoholic, malt or spirituous liquors Friends of the proposed amend ment say it can be brought out of com mittee if a majority will attend the meet ing. A House committee already has fa- vorably reported such a resolution.
 WILLIAMS TO RETIRE
 Senator Underwood occupied most of the time today defending the referendum. He declared he believed it within the power of Congress to pass law whose operation would be dependent for ap- proval OF disapproval by the people of the district. and that the supreme court has indicated in other cases that this would not be considered a determination of thA legislative powers Of Congress. Senator
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
SNOW AT HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, December 1S.-(Special.) ) The predicted cold wave struck north Alabama early today and accompanying the drop in temperature was 8 sleet and snow furry which covered the ground. The temperature stood at freezing all day and began falling at sunset. Extremely cold weather is desired this season be- cause it is believed it would exterminat te the boll weevil,. which arrived last fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
JAPAN NOT FOR ACCEPTANCE

Tokio, December 1S.-The German peace proposals probably will be de- livered to the Japanese government tomorrow. It is thought the Japanese will never agree to surrender kiao Chau. Certain officials express the opinion that the proposal is a farce and unacceptable to the entente pow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
WILL PROTECT GUARD

It is thought to be the belief of the secretary that the guard, as a result not been subjected to a test equita ble or extended through a long enough period. At any rate. it is learned that the secretary will interpose between the guard and efforts of certain in- fluences to belittle, humiliate and de stroy it. It is indicated that he will officially agree with the contention of the House that liberalization should be thoroughly tried out, and oppose
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
MOBILIZATION OF NATIONAL GUARD
 MILITARY ALLURE: This Is Opinion of Generals Scott and Wood of the
 Regular Army
UNIVERSAL TRAINING ABSOLUTE NECESSITY
These Experts Contend Before Senate Committee That All Troops Must Be Under Federal Control
 to Be Effective

Washington. December 1s.-(spe- ciaI.) fast on the declar- ation of former Secretary of War Dick inson that the liberalization of the National Guard had proved to be |, complete failure and that compulsory military service was absolutely essen- Is learned that Secretary of War Ba- ker intends to insist that the federal ixation idea be given fair and thorough trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19

Berlin December 18-(Va Sayvlle )-The Teutonic army advancing norhward northern Dobruda have crossed the line between Baadag and Pecneaga says the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
SIXTEEN THOUSAND
 ADDITIONAL TROOPS ID BE SENT HOME
First Virginia Regiment Is Only Southern Unit In- cluded in Order Issued
 by Department

San Antonio, Tex, December 1S-In war department to relieve National Guard organizations of border duty as cond- tions warrant. General Funston today designated 16,000 state troops to be re- turned to their home stations and mus tered out of the federal service. The troops will move homeward in three units, the first unit to entrain within a few days. The release of the guardsmen included in the order will leave about 75,000 state troops still on border duty. The first unit to leave will be com posed of the following: Pennsylvania: Sixteenth infantry, Fourth infantry. one brigade headquar- ters, division headquarters. signal bat talions.
 Indiana; company, signal corps; am- field artillery, less D battery. Michigan: Thirty-first infantry. Missouri: B troop, field hospital No. 1, ambulance company No. l. Maryland; Field hospital No. l, ambu- lance company No. 1. Nebraska: Fourth infantry. Illinois: A company, signal corps. Iowa: company. engineers. New York: Ambulance company No s. The second group includes: Missouri: A company, signal corps, brigade headquarters and Second in- fantry.
 New York: Twenty-second infantry, Second field artillery.
 Wisconsin: Brigade headquarters First infantry.
 Virginia; First infantry.
 Group three will be made up of:
 Pennsylvania: First cavalry, ambulance company No. l and field hospital No. l.
 Michigan; Thirty-second infantry and brigade headquarters.
 Indiana: Field hospital No l.
 Wisconsin: Field hospital No. |
 Illinois: Seventh infantry.
 Minnesota: Second infantry and brigade headquarters,
 Kansas; A company, signal corps.
 North Dakota: First infantry.
 Utah. Field hospital.
 New York: Field hospital No. 3.
 Washington, December 18.-It was officially stated at the war department tonight that the order for the return of 16,000 National Guardsmen for mus ter out of the federal service were not to be construed as foreshadowing a movement out of Mexico of General Pershing's column. Officials also ex- plains that force of 75,000 guards men would be maintained on the bor- der until Pershing was withdrawn and that today's order merely was in pursuance of the previously announced policy to reduce the militia in the field to the minimum necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
Y AMERICANS ARE KILLED ON BRITISH H0RSESH|P RUSSIAN London Report Says Eleven of Crew Also Lost Lives
 When Vessel Was
 Sunk

London December 1s.-Seventeen Amer ican muleteers have been killed and Il of the crew of the British horse trans port ship Russian. which was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean on De- cember 14. The British admiralty makes this announcement.
 The announcement is as follows:
 "The empty westbound British horse transport ship Russian was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean on the 14th Eleven of the crew were killed, including the chief officer, the first of ficer and the second officer. Also IT American muleteers were killed. Their names have been communicated to the American consul"
 | The transport Russian referred to prob ably is the steamer of that name, which sailed from Newport News November 16 for Alexandria. Egypt, which would be about due to return. Her net tonnage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
TEUTON ARM Y IN DOBRUDJA
 ACTIVE AGAIN

Berlin Reports Further Northward Advance of These Forces-Paris Claims Rumanians on Mackensen's Front Have Reached Place of Safety-Fierce Fighting is Continuing in Vol hynia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
French Take Il, ,387 Prisoners

French Take 1887 Prisoners
 
  war ofhcc cannoun attack resulted in force a the Chambrettes farm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
PAGE DELIVERS NOTES

London, December 1S.-Ihe peace note of the central powers was handed to the British government today by Walter Hines Page, the American ambassador.
 Mr Page called at the foreign office early in the day. In the absence or A. J. Balfour. the foreign secretary he pre- sented the note to Lord Robert Cecil, under secretary for foreign affairs.
 There were no formalities in connection with the presentation of the peace pro posals by MT. Page. The ambassador was received in the foreign secretary s room by Lord Robert Cecil, acting for the foreign minister, Mr. Balfour, having just started on a vacation
 The note was in large, white envelope, handed by Ambassador Page to Lord Robert without any comment and the re- cipient made no reference to the question of peace, simply thanking MT. Page for the transmission of the message from the central powers.
 COMMUNICATION NOT MENTION
 The two diplomats spent a short time in conversation, but as one said: We talked about everything but the con tents of the envelope.
 The note will be considered by the British cabinet tomorrow, it being received too late today to enable the council to be- called. The next step after the meet ing of the cabinet will be the getting into
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-19
AIabamian Will Not Opposd Equal Suffrage in District
 on Liquor Measure
SENATOR WILLIAMS
 IS PROHIBITIONIST
But Mississippian Came to Support of Proposition to Give the People of Washington Right to Decide
 as to Saloons
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington December 1s.-(SpecialJ Senator Underwood this afternoon in the Senate declared that while he would not yield to equal suffrage to any appreciabls degree, he would not vigorously oppose the Kern amendment which would en- title women to participate in a District of Columbia prohibition referendum.
 The Alabamian delivered a stirring ad- dress, which was pervaded throughout by a distinctively Alabama atmosphere. He told of conditions which now and former ly existed in his state, of how in com- munties on which prohibition was thrust blind tigers have operated openly in de- fiance of the law. and how he himself had been roundly scored by those ex- tremists with whom he could not be in accord.
 STANDS WITH BAKER T am perhaps today one of the most abused men in America" he declared, because I stand here advocat ting for ths District of Columbia exactly what P. A. Baker passionately urged for Ohio"
 And then he read wherein MT. Baker, then superintsTacfft of the Anti-Saloon ls&s9e of Ohio, now a resident of Ala bama implored the legislature of his state in 1908 to submit the liquor question to voters of the respective counties. At that juncture he was interrupted by Sem ator Warren of Wyoming, who stated that in the present, the Anti-Saloon league superintendent of his state was begging the legislature to enact a local onfiop hill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-12
| n t crest S of
Country Menaced by
Reelection Of Wilson
and Will Put No OBJ
stacle in Path of Re-
publican Candidate
Declines Progressive Nominal
ton but Suggests That Refus-
al Be Considered Conditional
on Mr.. Hughes Statements

Oyster Bay. June 11.-Col, Theodore
Roosevelt, self-announced as no long
err a politician and feeling that the
worst menace to the country would he
the reelection of President Wilson,
has given up the field to Charles f.
Hughes, the Republican nominee. He
will continue the fight for his convic-
tons, but probably as a writer rather
than an orator When a photographer
asked him to pose Saturday at his
home here the colonel said:
Not now; it would not interest you
am out of politics.
He is thoroughly satisfied that it is
better to aid by his own elimination
the election of Hughes than to put the
country in a position where it might
face the danger of four more years of
Wilson.
That in few words is RooseVelt's at
titude and that in few words is what
his message to the Progressive conven-
ton meant
1t was also a reputation of the
charge that he placed personal ambi-
ton above devotion to country
He meant, and he said in as clear
and decisive words as he could call to
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London. June 1.-THE Italian cabi-
net. headed by Premier Salardra. re-
signed today. This action of the min
1Stry resulted from the failure of the
Italian chamber of deputies yesterday
to pass a vote of confidence in the
government following the presentation
of the budget of the ministry of the
interior.
A Rome dispatch received here to-
day by wireless telegraph said the
ministerial crisis would soon be end
ed. All political parties, it was con-
tended, favored a national ministry
containing Baron Sonnino, the minis
ter OF foreign affairs, and the present
military ministers.
An Italian dispatch says that all
parties agree that the new Italian
cabinet must have a national charac-
ter. King Victor Emmanuel besides
consulting Antonio Salandra, the re-
signing Premier, will seek the views of
Baron Sonnino, the foreign minister,
the presidents of the Senate and the
Chamber of Deputies and the wear
ers of the collar of the Order of An
including EX-Premiers Giolit-
ii and LuzZatti.
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MayHave
Candidate
Some Leaders Yet Feel
"Principles" Must
Be Upheld

New York June 1.-THE New York DEL
egate to the Progressive convention at
Chicago returned tonight Apparently
there was anything but unanimity of feel
ing among them as to what course their
party should pursue, but it seemed to be
the concensus Of opinion that if Col
Roosevelt makes positive his tentative re-
fusal to be a candidate for the presiden-
cy some other man will be selected to
fill the vacancy.
John J. O'Connell, chairman Of the
county committee declared that the Pro-
gressive party will not desert the princi-
pies for which 1t has stood.
This much is certain he said. 1.-THE
national executive committee of our party
hereafter will not permit any man not
member of the committee to invade IT'S
deliberations. and that applies also to ex-
off1cio members.
Il don't expect Col. Roosevelt TO finally
decline the nomination, but II he should
I certainly do not expect the committee
on vacancies to select Justice Hughes to
take his place..
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81 stand for the firm and un-
finchns maintenance of all the
rights of American citizens on
land and sea. neither impuen
motives nor underestimate diff
cultes. But it is most regretta-
bly, true that in our foreign reIa-
tons we have suffered ncaIcuIa-
bly, from the weak and vaciIlat-
ing course which has been taken
with regard to Mexico, a course
IamentabIy wrong with regard to
both our rights end our duties.
We interfered without consisten-
cy, and while seeking to dictate
when we were not concerned we
utterly failed to appreciate and
discharge our plain duty to our
own citizens.
AT the outset Of the admins
tration the high responsibilities Of
our diplomatic intercourse with
foreign nations were subordinate
ed to conception Of partisan re-
Gurements, and we presented to
the world humiIiating specta-
Gle of inapttude.
"Belated efforts have not avail
ed to recover the influence and
prestige so unfortunately sacri-
feed, and brave words have been
stripped of their force by indeci-
sion.
~ desire to see our diplomacy
restored to its best standards and
to have these advanced; to have
no sacrifices Of national interest
to partisan expediencies; to have
the first ability of the country al
ways at it's command here and
abroad in diplomatic intercourse;
to maintain firmly our rights un-
der international law, insisting
steadfastIy upon all our rights as
mutual and fully performing our
international obligations; and by
the clear correctness and business
Of our position and our manifest
ability and disposition to sustain
them to dignity our place among
the nations.
NO DIVISION OF ALLEGIANCE
81 stand for an Americanism
that knows no Interior purpose,
for patriotism that is single and
complete, Whether native or nat
uralized, Of whatever race or
creed, we have but one country,
and we do not for an instant toll
crate any division Of allegiance.
81 believe in making prompt
provision to assure absolutely our
national security. | believe in
preparedness, not only entirely
adequate for our defence with re-
spect to numbers and equipment
in both army and navy, but with
all thoroushness to the end that
in each branch Of the service
there may be the utmost efficiency
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prisoners.

The advance of tho Russians is not :
able for the large number of prison :
ers taken and the enormous captures
Of guns, machine guns, ammunition
and other war stores. in the week
that has elapsed since they first threw
their attacks against the Austrians,
the Russians report that they have
captured approximately 100000 Off
GERS and men and forced back the or
ganzeG lines of their antagonists
from the region of the Volhynian fort
ress triangle to Rumana.
Recapture Of Dubno
Having previously captured Lutsk,
the Russians have now re-taken Dub
no. the second of the fortresses in the
Nolhynian triangle held by the Aus
trianS, and are pressing the retreat
ing Austrians westward. In Galicla
and Bukowina, progress also has been
made by the Russians.
The Austrians admit the withdraw
al of their forces in northeastern Blu
kowina. The Austrians all along the
battle front are putting up a stubborn
resistance, especially east of Kolki.
Since Saturday when the German
infantry attacks against French
trenches en- Hill 3o4 and other points
in this sector were put down by the
French fire. commandments alone have
been in progress in the fighting zone
about Verdun. NO changes in position
have taken place here or at any 9TH
err point.
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S t a n d S for
Unfinc h in G
M a i ntenance
of CitiZens s.
Rights u p o n
Land or Sea
BELIEVES IN PATRIOTISM SINGLE
AND COMPLETE, AND AN EFFICIENT
NATION READY FOR ANY EMERGENCY

MIR Justice Hughes telegram to the Republican convention
accepting the nomination follows:
Mr. Chairman and delegates: have not desired the
nation have remain the bench. But in this
critical period national history, recognized that it is
your right and that it is my paramount duty
respond.
"You speak time Of national ext gency transcending
merely partisan considerations You voice the demand for
dominant thorough going Amercanism with firm protective up
building policies essential security
call this crisis fail to with the pledge of
all that is in me to the service of country
therefore, accept the nomination.
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1revino Repudiates
Mexico Agreement
by PerShing=Gavira
Curt Message Informs General Pershing that
Gavira Was without Authority Troop of
18th Cavalry Pursues Mexican Bandits
Across Border Following Raid on the Coleman
Ranch-83 Horses Stolen

San Antonio. Texas, June 11.-What
is regarded by American army officers
as official reputation of the agree
ment entered into by General Perish
ing and Gavira, was contained in a
curt message from Cen. Jacinto Ire
vino to Gen. Pershing, informing him
that Gen. Gavira haG no authority to
discuss military subjects with him.
General Pershing sent a copy Of Gen.
Trevino's message to department
headquarters here.