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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
RUSS ADMIT LOSS OF TOWNS
Roumanian Villages Abandoned, Says
etroerad-Teutonlc Forces Re
pulsed in Carpathians.

Pctrograd, Dee. 2G.--Thc war Office
report follows;
'In the wooded Carpathians and on
the Mollavian frontier, in the region
north of the J2al valley, The enemy
to rcCapturo the heights oc-
cupied by us. our troops allowed the
enemy to approach our trenches and
then fired ut point-blank range. All
attacks were repealed and the enemy
suffered heavy losses. The slopes Of
the heights are covered with dead.
We took eight officers and 21S men
prisoners and captured two guns and
one trench mortar.
"In the Dobrudja the left wing of
our troops abandoned Isalitcha Usac-
cea) and Tultcha (Tulcea), which
places were occupied by the enemy"
Toxic Viscount Motono, foreign
minister told parliament he believed
the German peace proposal lacked sin
cerity and that Germany did not really
desire peace He added that Japan's
reply would be made after consultation
with her allies.
Picking The Russian, Japanese,
British and French legations have in.
dicated to the foreign Office and the
American legation their desire for
American cooperation in the re-organ-
ization loan of E10.000.000.
London Beginning January !. rail.
,,,ay forac In Erpat Rritni in will ha IN
per cent higher
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
EIGHTEEN VILLA BANDITS
ARE SLAIN IN MEXICO
"Home Guards" XIII Many Mutilators
and Execute Baudelio Uribe,
Leader of the Band.

JuarcZ, Dec. 22.-BaudcliO Tribe, a
follower of villa, who is said to have
instituted the practice of cutting OIL
the ears of Carranza prisoners, ana
II &C his band we're executed by home
guards" and "many villa troops
Killed in Il battle southwest of Chihua-
hua City, "A member of the home
guards" reported on Wednesday.
Ranchcrs, storekcepcrs and cattle
men of Tcjolocachio, lac said, organ
lied to prevent raidlng Of their prop
critics. After five Of Villas men were
Killed in an attempted raid on Tejoio-
cachio. he said, villa sent n punitive
expedition. The home guards were
called 10 arms and the command OF
Julio AcOsta was defeated.
Following the battle, he said, Car
rama command moved in and captured
Tribe and II others, who, he said,
were executed.
Aio. Ari2.. Dec. 22-TwO companies
of the Fourteenth infantry arrived
here on Wednesday from Yuma under
command of Colonel Jones to guard
against Il possible raid on the big cop
per camp by Mexican bandits. IN
casincSs has been felt by the families
Of the 600 miners following the re-
ports of u contemplated raid ~ villa
men.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
BOMB IN GOVERNORS HOME
Internal Machine Found in Re sidence
of Utah's Executive--l. w. WIS
Blamed for Plot.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. ga
bomb that would have blown the house
to atoms was found in corner of
Gov. William Spry's house Christ
mas morning The temperature was
not low enough to cause an explosion.
The plot is believed to have been the
work of |. w. WIS, who have repeated
ly threatened and, it is charged, tried
TO wreck vengeance on the governor
for his refusal to prevent the eXecu-
ton of Joe Ilillstrom. Governor Spry
had been attending the governors con
ference in Washington and was due
home on Sunday. ON account of the
snowStormS, however, he did not ar
rive until Christmas day.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
LONDON FETES "TOMMIES'
Thousands Of Colonial and English
Soldiers Throng Streets, Coming
Direct From the Front.

London, Dec. 6-ThousandS of colo
NAL and English soldiers, on leave Of
absence for Christmas, thronged the
streets of London on Christmas day.
Many came direct from the trenches
in France and their uniforms still bore
the mud Of the Somme front.
Everything was done to make the
occasion jolly. At hundreds of places
special dinners were prepared for the
soldiers. At the 300 Y. NJ. G. A. sta
tionS preparations were made to feed
thousands.
To millions of men, holding thou
sands Of miles of trenches, Christmas
day was ushered in by the thunder of
artillery.
Tons of Christmas gifts were sent
to the front from England fortune
had been spent on comforts for men
holding down the mud-hled and shell
plowed trenches.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
PERSHING'S MEN CELEBRATE
Bull Fight, Mule Races, Polo Game and
Fireworks Add to Christmas
Fun.

FL Vale De San Bucna Ventura,
Mex (by army telegraph to Columbus,
y. NJ, Dee. 26--Troops Of General
Pershing's command stationed here
were awakened to their celebration Of
Christmas day by patriotic airs, played
by the Fifth cavalry band as it pa
raded through the camp ut daybreak.
Reveille was the signal for starting
the parade and beginning days pro-
gram that was featured by horse and
mule races and football game in the
morning, polo game between officers
and bull fight in the afternoon and a
moving picture show and fireworks at
night. Col. w. II. Allaire, camp com
mander, donated money prizes to the
race winners.
Approximately 5000 men took part
in the celebration. Stationed at El
Vale are the Sixth and Seventh in
fantry regiments, the Fifth cavalry, Il
battery of the Sixth field artillery, field
hospital No. and n company of cngi-
neerS.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
KING GEORGE FOR
WAR TO THE END
British AsSaiI President Wilson'S
Note.
PARLIAMENT IS PR0R0GUED
Germany's Peace Terms Are Ready "
the Allies Want Them, Says
Dispatch From The
Hague.

London. Dec. 2G.-Paruament was
prorogucd by King George until Feb
ruary :. In the address from the
throne proroguns parliament NhG
George declared that the vigorous
prosecution of the war" would be the
single aim of England until the secur-
ity of Europe had been established. lie
indicated that peace is not yet III sight
The kings address follows:
"The vigorous prosecution of the war
must be our single endeavor until we
have indicated the right so rulhleSsIy
violated 10y our enemies and have es-
tablishcd the security of Europe on II
sure foundation. ! am confident that
we shall finally achieve the victorious
confirmation of the aims for which we
entered the war;
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from The Hague says it is announced
semionicIally that should the entente
allies in their reply to the peace pro-
posals of the central powers leave the
door open for negotiations Germany
will make known her chief peace terms
Immediately.
The British government will make
no statement ut the present in regard
10 President Wilson's peace note, CON
Sidcring it question that can be dealt
with only in communication with the
other members of the entente.
Mr.. Law was asked whether a state
mcut would be made regarding the
American note. He replied
1T must be obvious TO the house
that this is a question that only can
be dealt with in communication with
our allies and that it is absolutely i'm
possible to make a statement now"
The general public had its first news
of President Wilson'S note from the
morning papers The people, like the
press. were rather taken abaCk, as they
had about arrived at the conclusion
that Premier Lloyd-Gcorge'S speech
had put an end to all peace talk, I'M
less the central powers, in their reply
10 the premier, were prepared to de
fine their terms, That the president
or any other neutral ruler would take
any action was furthcst from their
minds.
The evening papers, which do not
print editorials, came out with big
headlines which expressed their views.
The Evening News; which is the after
noon edition of the Daily Mail, heads
Il reprint Of the comment of the morn
ing papers with the one word NO in
large black type ana under it "our an
Swcr to President Wilson" aud again
no. no, no, that is the answer Great
Britain gives today without moments
hesitation to the surprising note from
President Wilson"
The morning headlines such as
"Prcsidcnt Wilson's Strange Peace rs
say President Wilson's Pence
FeeIcr," Amazing Note Indicate in
slight measure the establishment caused
by the communication.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
RAID GERMAN TRENCH
FRENCH ROUT TEUTONS IN THE
ROVE SECTOR.
Berlin Reports General Calm on West.
ern Front-Artiiiery Duel
at Verdun.

Paris, Dee. 2G.-The war office is
sued the following statement regard
ing military operations on the French
front.
ION the Avre n surprise attack on
one of our small posts northeast of
Canny was repulsed by hand grenades.
in the region Of Roye one Of our
detachments penetrated, near the
Amiens road, "A trench of the enemy
the occupants of which fled after suf-
fering some losses.
"On the right bank of the Mouse
(Vcrdun 'front.' the activity of the ar
tillery was maintained at n rather live
ly rate in the region of LOuycmont and
Les Chambrcttes.
Berlin, Dec. 26, by wireless.-The
night was generally calm on the Fran
co-Belgian front, army headquarters
announced. The statement reads:
western front-There was an AR
tillery duel of temporary severity in
the Wyschaete sector. With the re-
naming armies the activity did not
pass the usual measure. The night in
most sectors was calm"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
WILSON IS HOST TO MANY
Scores of Relatives Spend Christmas
at the White House as Guests of
President and Wife.

Washington, Dec. 26.--The Presi-
dent and Mrs Wilson spent Christmas
quietly ut the White House, hosts to
a score of the members of their re-
spectlve families. Immediately after
breakfast the white House family"
gathered about n towering Christmas
tree In the big living hall on the second
floor and received their presents.
Christmas dinner was served in the
state dining room at eight o'clock, fol-
lowing an illumination Of the Christ
was tree. Mr. and Mrs Francis Il.
Sayrc, Secretary Of the Treasury and
Mrs. McAdoo Miss Margaret Wilson,
Miss Helen Woodrow Bones and Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Boiling were among
the members of the family present.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
! SAVANTS IN GREAT MEETING
Six Thousand Attend Convention Of
American Association for Ad-
vancement of Science.

New York, Dec. 2G.-With about six
thousand men ana women in attend
ance, the biggest meeting of scientists
ever held started here today. 1t is the
sixty eighth annual meeting of the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science. About fifty affiliated
learned bodies are also in convention
here.
The hotels are filled with converSa-
tons on diplodocci and the fourth di-
mension. EntomologiSts are making
their headquarters at the Endicott (;
bOtanistS, the McAlpin, biologists, the
Aston, and SO on.
More than a thousand papers and
the recent advances in natural philoso-
ply and applied science.
The main meetings will take place
in Columbia university, City college
and the American Museum of Natural
History. There will be many group
meetings going on in different places
at the same time. The meetings will
continue all this week.
Almost all the scientists will attend
n meeting in the American Museum of
Natural History this evening DR..
Charles X. Van IliSe, president of the
University of Wisconsin, will preside,
and DR.. W.. w. Campbell, director of
the Lick astronomical observatory, will
speak on THE Nebulae."
Every university in the United
States is represented. There will be
many social features, luncheons, teas,
dinners and side trips to places Of in
forest
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
2 WAR VESSELS LOST
BRITISH DESTROYERS SUNK DUR
ING STORM IN NORTH SEA.
Admiralty Says Six officers and Forty
Nine Men Perished in
Accident

London, Dec. 26.-Thc admiralty an
nounCes that two deStroycrS were sunk
in Il collision in the North sea on De-
cember u, during bad weather Six
officers and 10 men were lost.
New York, Dec. 2G.-The French
liner Touraine sailed yesterday, the
only passenger vessel to leave this port
on Christmas. The vessels departure
had been postponed because of her de
layed arrival. She carried large pas
senger list.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
GERMAN SUBMARINE is SUNK.
Paris Announces Destruction Of the
U-45 by Allied War Vessels.

Paris, Dee. 2G--Thc German sub
marine U-i5 has been sunk by destroy
crs, according to Nantes dispatch.
The u-i5 recently sank steamers off
Saint Nazairc.
Amsterdam, Dec, According TO
reports from German sources the Ger
man submarine U-IG has been sunk in
the Bay Of Biscay by entente naval
forces.
ut Is probable the foregoing dis
patches refer 10 the same submarine,
perhaps 10 the one designated ia re-
cert news Items as the U-10, which
has been active off the French and
Spanish COASTS This submarine sank
the American steamship Columbian
the British steamship Soatona, and
the Norwegian steamers Baltimore
and FordulruD
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
AMERICAN TROOPS
FIRE ON SHIPPERS
Kentucky Guardsmen Turn Ma
cine Gun on MexiCanS.
SOLDIERS RIOT AT JUAREZ
Scores of Fights Occur in Streets Be-
tween Two Factions - General
Robes Predicts Fall of Car
rama Government.

FL Paso, Tex, Dec. GA machine
gun was turned upon Mexican snipers
near Harris Mill by soldiers of the
Third Kentucky infantry.
MeNicanS have been shooting into
the camp of the American guardsmen
nearly every night. Twenty shots We're
fired The kentuckianS replied with n
volley from their machine gun. The
MeXicans fled.
Riot in Juarez Streets.
FL PasO underwent a night of unrest
because of disturbances in Juarez that
lasted until daybreak. Scores of fights
occurred in the streets between troops
of General Gonzales, dcpOsed com
mander of the Juarez garrison, and
soldiers of Gen. Jose Murguia, Con
tales successor. Murguia finally es-
tablished order by sending cavalrymen
to patrol the streets. The Gonzales
troops resent being sent to fight villa
and many are deserving.
Plan to Quit Carranza.
A manifesto signed by Gen. Jose
Ysabel Robles, declaring that the fall
of the Carranza government is near,
was received here. Robes, leader Of
the revolt in southern Mexico, declares
he has Il force of about 10000 men and
expects soon to take Salina Cruz, an
important port where CarranZa war
ships are stationed. Robes says he
has joined forces with Guillermo
Mcixuero, a merchant, who is leading
n rebel force of $1,000. but is acting
independently of Gen. Felix Diaz,
though both have the same aim-the
overthrow of the Carranza government.
Defeat Carranza Forces.
Villa troops defeated large force
of Carranzistas near San Pedro, in
Coalhuila, according to reports re-
ceived here by the military authorities
and by mining men. The Carranza
army had been sent from Monterey TO
aid the troops Mt Torreon,
villa received word of the advance
of the relief force and intercepted and
danked the Monterey troops. The bat
tie was sharp and decisive and the de-
feat of the Carranzistas was over
whelming
Further confirmation of the latest
of Villas victories came tonight in re
ports to General funstons secret
agents.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
STOCK MARKET IN WILD CLOSE
Peace Rumors Cause S4o,ooo,ooo Drop
in Steel Shares at New York.


New York, Dec 23-Wall street had
It's widest experience in IL years on
Thursday when every stock on the list
went down in value because of PrcSi-
dent Wilson's peace notes to the war
ring powers.
che losses ran into the hundreds OF
millions as the "war-bride' stock in
natlon was nattencd out In Il scnSa-
tional drop. from Sos TO $iO1 a share
United States steel common alone suf-
fcrcd a market value slump of about
$4,000
Total sales numbered 317O,OOO
On April 80, 1901, the Northern Pa
clhc corner caused panic In which
3,2S1 600 shares were traded. Thurs
day was the second largest day in the
history Of the exchange.
May wheat in Chicago pit fell to
81 % a bushol, Gh to Z cents under the
Wednesday closing price, but later re-
covered 10 $lG3M, or "a cents higher
than the closing price Wednesday.
Cotton on the New York market nd.
yanccd 81 bale and then dropped 50,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
SIGMA Alpha Epsilon MEETING.

Pittsburgh, Dec. 2G.-Ncarly 200
delegates and member visitors are here
today for the opening of the biennial
national meeting of the Sigma Alpha
Epsilon fraternity. double the number
in attendance nj any previous national
meeting Today was get together
session Tomorrow will be staged the
most elaborate cXcmpliticaton of the
fraternity ritual ever seen ut national
mcCting.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
TURKEY FREES AMERICANS.
Two Hundred Detained in Syria and
Palestine Permitted to Leave.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Thc 200
Americans detained in Syria and fal-
estIne by the Turkish military uuthori-
ties have been granted permission TO
leave via Beirut on condition that they
intern at Beirut for n month 10 make
yaluelcss any military information
they may have.
The United states has repeatedly
made diplomatic efforts to free the
Americans some of whom are mis-
sionaricS and others naturalizrd citj-
zrns. and until now each effort has
been thwartod 10y the Turkish military
commander The cruiser Des Moincs,
now at Alexandria viii 20 to Beirut
to take on the refugees.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
WASHINGTON Horses Dined.

Washington, Dec. 26,-Nose bags full
Of oats for work horses and coffee and
sinkers for their drivers We're provid-
ed here on Christmas by the National
Capital Horse Show association. The
table was set on the horse show
grounds for the novel Christmas din
ner from ten o'clock in the morning
until after four.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
Car Hits Auto; Five Hurt.

Chicago Dec. 2G.-Fivc persons
were seriously injured when an auto
mobile in which they We're riding was
struck aud overturned by Milwaukee
avenue street car ut Division street.
The injured are: William AT, Elmer
Nelman, John Bretchneider, Mrs. Helen
Mitchell, Alexander Mitchell.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
MANY WATCH LASSEN PEAK
Wind Blows Volcano Outpouring Into
Halo and Calfornians Gaze in
Wonder.

Rcdding, l'al,. Dee. 20 LaSSen Peak
celebrated Christmas by emitting n
great black pillar of smoke. Then the
wind came up and whipped the smoke
into ring like halo around the top
of the restless old mountain, which
has been crupDjng at intervals since
the spring VI l9li lIousctopS here
were covered With folks viewing the
spectacle through field glasses even be
fore they had opened their Christmas
packages.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
SHIPPING BOARD is NAMED.
Three Democrats and TWO Republicans
From Widely Separated Sections.

Washington, Dec. 2G.-rrcsdcnt VIII
son announced that the shipping board
would be composed of the following
members
Democrats William Dcnmun Of
San Francisco Bernard \ Baker Of
Baltimore and John A. Donald Of New
Yory city Republicans John Bar
Der White Of Kansas city and Thco.
dore Brent Of New Orleans, described
as "Rcpublican with Progressive ten
denotes"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
New Rifle for Iananree

Tokyo, Dec. - II was learned that
q new rife has been invented FOR lie
japanese army. II Is said 10 Dc lie
best 10 existence. II has broader
eal.her thnu any other rifle, ana a
great range. exceeding 1000 meters.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28

Hickman kya Dec. - A severe
earthquake which caused chimneys TO
tumble down ard houses TO rock, was
felt here. Many residents fled IN panic
up the street in their, nightclothing.
Thu damage was small.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
Rcfuscs 500 600 Rennest

New York Dee % Charles H.
sheriff., former American minister To
Argentina and organizer of the pre-.
parrdncss purndes last spring, has re-
fused legacy Of 100000 from his
molher ln-lMw. Mrs Snrnh GIhbs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
Former Assemblyman Dies.

Stevens Point T. w. Anderson, n
member of the assembly from Portage
county some years ago, died at Biloxi,
Miss. where he has been spending the
fall. He was SS years of age and had
resided in this county since 1857.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
Retirinu Sheriff Made Deputy.

Ashland 1t is learned here that
pat Dormady, sheriff Of Ashland coun-
ty, whose term expires on Jan. !, has
been appointed to act as undersherin
for Sheriff elect Charles kleinstieber.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
Fisherman Falls From Dock.

Green Bay Ezra Gauthier, 40, a
fisherman of Kewaunee, was drowned
in Lake Michigan at Kewaunee, when
he fell from a dock in getting aboard
the tug Indian His body was recov-
cred by the coast guards.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
Delay Car Shortage Relief.

Washington. Dee. 2G.- Adjustment Of
the nationwide car shortage declared
10 be responsible for the present high
cost Of living rs being hiudercd by re-
tusul Of eight railroads 10 cooperate
Nth lhc American hallway association.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
Dr. Smiles Heads Society.

Ashland-Dr. c. j. Smiles was
elected president of the Ashland, Bay
field and Iron County Medical society
at its annual meeting. DR.. Sincook of
Odanah is vice.president and DR.. Otto
Braun. secretary and treasurer.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
Railroad Employs Injured.

Portage Henry Isberner, railroad
employe. was struck by fast train at
Ketchum Point bridge, near here. His
fright foot wa, severed and he was
otherwise injured
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
one Man Killed in Wreck

Birmingham. Ala. Dec. 22.--One
mnn was Killed and y injured on
Tuesday afternoon when broken rail
threw the Seminole limited Of the III.
nols Central railroad into a ditch at
Gold Ridge, Ala.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
J,ps BulId MANY Warsbjps

Tokyo. Dec 2G.A great program Of
naval expansion which, by the end Of
1923 VIII give Japan overwhelming SUI
periority over all other fleets iu the
Pacific, including that of the United
States, was officially announced.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
Moore Estate Lax 500. $50

Madison, Wis Dee - The largest
Inheritance tax ever levied IN any IS
tate in Wisconsin was avod when the
state assessed the estate Of james Ho-
bart Moore, Cl~cago hnancier 1854.
40
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
Ford Closes Biz Plant.

Detroit, Mich, bee. - As means
Of relieving the railroad congestion
now threatening all Industries Of De
troit. the Ford Motor company sus.
pended operations completely and will
remain closed until January 3.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
Hit by Fast Train.

Portage Henry lsberner, railroad
ketchum Point bridge, near here. His
right foot was severed and he was
otherwise injured
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28

London, Dec. 26.-Christmas was
observed ut the United States embassy.
Ambassador Walter III. Page received
many messages of greeting from The
United States.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
River Traffic Closed.

La Crosse The Mississippi river
here has been closed to traffic by the
cold wave which has given the stream
"A winter ice roof highway on the
river for cutters has already been laid
out
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1916-12-28
Note Hailed With Joy.

Dispatches from the scandinavian
countries and Holland say the Wilson
note was halted with joy in those coun-
tries. Norway sweden, Denmark and
Holland have been among the chief
sufferers among the ncutruls ana they
are Ms war weary as some of the bel
ligcrcnt powers.
a dispatch from Chrisliania quotes
Thorstcin DipSrn, a conservative lead
cr IN Norway, ms declaring that prcs-
dent Wilson'S note is step toward
peace