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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
German Denies Hostility
TO the Monroe Doctrine

Berlin, Dec. % (by wireless 10 Say
Vile THE telegraphic reports Of
American comment on the German
answer to President Wilson's peace
note reached Berlin only by way Of
the English cable and are therefore
received in Berlin with the utmost sus-
picion." SAYS a statement by the semi
Official Overseas News Agency to-day.
"In numerous other cases the actual
American uttersnces have proved 20
be almost directly contrary TO the re
productions, purposely altered by Eng
liSh newspapers, the agency adds.
This suspicion is still further in
creased by the fact that these English
reports repeat the traditional English
insinustions against German policy.
Among these the foremost place is still
held By the tine-honored fiction re-
garding German plans in the southern
or other parts OF the American CONT
nent. which are once more used by the
English in order TO call attention to
the Monroe Doctrine.
AS a matter OF fact, the German
Chancellor months ago, in speech
made on a most notable occasion in
the Reichstag. emphstieally declared
that thi. idle fiction belongs to the
class Of nonsensical methods OF agits-
ton employed by the nnti-Germsn
propaganda service. A distinguished
German diplomstist, when questioned
about the validity Of this new insinus-
ton. simply shrugged his shoulders
and stated that there were apparently
in England people who never learn and
never forget anything"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30

bv Adiutsnt Lufbery and another by
Lieutenant De Ia Tour. Thus far Adju-
tant Lufbery has brought down SIX
German airpianes and Lieutenant De la
Tour eight. 49,,
During the day OF the 18th and on
the foIlovine night our bombsrding air
squadron dropped projectiles on the
aviation field at Grisolles, on the sta
tion At Nesle and on various military
factories. among the latter those at
Neukirchen.
Belgian communications
Artillery duels took place to-day 10
the south of Dixmude and toward Nord-
schoote. We carried out an effective
FIRE in the direction OF Mereken.
London. Dee. e9.-Ihe British Of
fciol communication issued to-night
says:
A party Of our troops successfully
raided the enemy's lines east OF lie
Sars Thursday evening. HIS trehehes
were found to have been greatly dsn'
aged by our artillery hre.
A raid was attempted Friday evening
on our positions east OF ArmenuereS'
but was repulsed. ,
After comparatively quiet night the
artillery activity was resumed with
vicor to-day by both sides. reaching a
Mich Of some intensity along our front
south Of the Ancre and in the nelgn-
borhood Of Berries.
in spite Of the adverse weather some
spccessful work was done yesterday oy
our airplanes in conjunction, with our
artillery. One Of our machines has
not returned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
South American Nations
Not TO Send Peace Notes

Washington. Dee. 2s.-Unlike the
Swiss note. when offered 20 help IN any
way. mo matter how modest the peace
note from the Scandinavian countries
makes no direct offer Of cooperation.
This fact attracted particular interest
because Norway particularly has been
one Of the greatest sufferers from the
wsr among the neutrais.
Tn. State Department made pubic
7he Norwegian note without comment,
and. in line with the policy Of silence
adopted By President Wilson and Seere-
fary Lansing. no other official informa-
lion concerning peace moves was forth
coming during the day.
Most Of the South American nations,
il was indicated to-day in diplomatic
quarter, will not send communications
regarding the Presidents note. on the
official understanding that it was ad-
dressed 70 them largely for their own
Information and not 20 solicit action.
Rcvond the fact that the Spanish Cab
met has not yet decided on SPANS ae-
ton, no further information had come
70 the Spanish Embassy to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
SUBMARINE POST STARTED
Berlin Announce, First Undersea Pub.
lie Mail Service

Berlin. Dec. 20 by wireless, 70 Say.
ville).-The merchant submarr.
Deutschland and her sister ships are u
become the worlds first underses mai
carriers. At rates recalling those u
the American transcontnental post in
the days OF the forty-niners. Germany,
submarine cruisers are 20 carry speei,l
mail 10 the United States FOR deliver
in that country. In Central and South
America. China. the West Indies sr6
Dutch East Indies and the Philippin.
Islands.
The charge 20 be levied by the Ger.
man postal authorities, above the regg.
lar international postage. - 30 cent
for a postcard or letter not exceeding
in weight two-thirds o. an ounce, Ti,f
similar charge for each addition,
two-thirds ounce. The maximum weigh
is SCI a. about two ounces.
All letters must be sent 70 Bremsn
and must bear the inscription "sgbm,.
rine letter" As letters sent BY the
ordinary routes take many months IN
transit. IL is expected that the subms.
rine post viii be In heavy demand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
.SOMME DOOMS
FOE, HAIG SAYS
Continued from page

slr.sdv been achieved. in spite OF the
fact that heavy autumn rains pro.
vented full advantage being taken OF
the favorable situation created by our
advance at a time when we had good
ground for hoping TO achieve yet more
'mportant successes. Nerdun had been
relieved the main German forces had
been held on the Western front ana
the enemy's strength had been consd-
erabiy worn down
Any one Of these three results -
in itself sufficient to justify the Somme
battle. The attainment OF all three
affords ample compensation Tor ths
splendid efforts of the troops and for
TIE sacrifices made They have brought
us a long step forward toward the
final victory Of the Allied cause
Verdun Lowers German Prestige
THE desperate struggle for the pos
session Of Verdun had invested that
place with a moral and political I'M
portance out Of all proportion 70 It's
military value. rs fall would un-
doubtedlv have been proclaimed a
great victory for our enemies ana
would have shaken the faith Of many
IN our ultimate Su@Ctcts hV l"' ..
Of the enemy TO capture II, despite
great efforts and heavy losses. was
severe blow 10 mis- prestige.
Information obtained both during
the progress Of the Somme battle and
since the suspension Of active opera
lions has fully established the effect
Of our offensive In keeping the enemy's
main forces tied 10 the Western front.
In November the strength OF the enc
my in the Western theatre Was great
er than in July, Notwithstanding the
abandonment OF the offensive at Yer
dun. Il is therefore justifable 10 con
clude that the Somme offensive not
only relieved verdun but held large
forces which would otherwise have
been employed against our allies in the
east.
Enemy's Losses Heavy
THE third great object of the Al
lied operations on the Somme was the
wearing down of the enemy's powers
Of resistance. Any statement as to
the extent to which this has been at
tanned must depend in some degree on
estimates. There is. nevertheless, SUI
fcient evidence to place beyond doubt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
Note to Berlin Says Risks
to Shipping Must Be
Reduced
DESTROYING PRIZES
DECLARED ILLEGAL
Wilson Gets Evidence That
Berlin's Pledges to u. S.
Have Been Violated

Madrid, Dec. 2s.-The Spanish gov
eminent ras notified Germany that
further steps are being taken To avoid
or diminish in future the risks to Span
ish shipping, already seriously weak
ened By submarine attacks.
The note reviows at length the policy
Of Madrid from the time the first
Spanish ship, the Isidoro, was tor
pedoed. in August, 1915. IL declares
that tho Spanish government has al
waye maintained that it was Illegal 20
destroy prizes, as is the constant prac-
tice Of submarines. and that the Cab
met also demanded the observation OF
the Declaration Of London, notably
Article So which it is maintained sub
marines violate by abandoning the
crews OF surken ships 10 the mercy Of
the waves far from land.
The note further recalls the vigor of
the represeHtations Of the Spanish gov
eminent which. it says, sometimes
caused the Berlin government 70 be
surprised at the radical attitude Of
Spain, whose protests, il ia held, have
been more energetic than those of any
other neutral state. even the United
states.
With regard 20 the contraband aues-
ton the note says:
What the Spanish government does
not admit Is the Central Empires in
terDretation Of international law. where
by they destroy ships OF nations which
have always complained and protested
against such az interpretation
Washington, Dec 2s.-The dispatch
by Spain OF strong protest to Ger
many against submarine activities ap-
parently overshadowed in interest
among officials here the progress in
the peace negotiations.
The Spanish Ambassador saw Secre-
tary Lansing recently. and the Secre-
tsry is understood 70 have outlined
fully the attitude of he United States.
No secret is made Of the fact that the
Garman submarine activities furnish
the cause OF real anxiety TO American
government officials referred to in the
Presidents notes 10 the belligerents.
The submarine issue is being KEEP.
in the background for the present, but
evidence that Germany probably has
violated pledges given the United
States has been collected at the State
Department, and is before the Presi-
dent.
SPANS action is thought to have
come at an opportune time to add an
other source OF pressure on Germany.
Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Ho!-
land have also suffered disastrously
from submarine activities, but no in
dication has been given that they are
planning action at this time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
NO PEACE DEAL WITH q. S.,
SWISS PRESIDENT ASSERTS
Asked IT Wilson Intended TO Act, and
Note Was Answer

Bologna, Italy, Dec. 29.-President
Schulthess Of Switzerland has eX-
planned the par. played py mis- country
in the recent steps in favor Of peace
in an interview WITH Sienor Qualici,
editor OF the "Rest0 del Carlino.'
President Schulthess - quoted as say
ing:
Switzerland had nothing whatever
10 do with President Wilson's note. The
Federal Council got into communica-
ton with the American government TO
learn il the latter intended 10 say
anything in favor Of peace, and simply
received a copy Of the note az the same
time as the bclligerents.
THE Council has decided to support
the note. inspired by an ardent desire
10 sec an end rapidly put 20 the suffer
ing caused by this terrible war. Of
which the Swiss people have daily evi-
dence in the shape OF interned invalids
and civilians from places ordered evac-
uatod
81 do not know what will be the fate
o. the neutral propos sails, and in any
case Switzerland has no intention Of
interfering with the affairs OF the be-
ligerents. But she considers il her
is ready 70 help 70 exchange views in
the event of it's seeming desirable
The President said that he was
ronished at the rumors Of fears OF the
violation OF Swiss neutrality.
81 cannot conceive" he said. that
any of the belligerents hsrDor the idea
of passing through our country. II
would not be to their advantage In
addition to the great difficulties Of ter
rain they would be confronted with the
vigorous resistance of the Swiss army
and the whole people.
MY country knows only one form of
neutrality absolute neutrality. Let
there be no mistake. In the presence
of external danger. no matter from
what side IL comes. Switzerland will be
united, notwithstanding differences in
race and language"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
SUGGESTS PEACE
TERMS OF ALLIES
London spectator Says
Germany Must Give Up
Navy to Entente

London. Dec 29.-"The Spectator de
votes the greater part Of Tomorrow
issue 70 answering President Wilson's
question as TO what are the peace
terms Of the Entente Allies. Briefly
summarized, the principal demands as
outlined by The Spectator follow;
The peace terms are to start from
the STATUS quo before The war, thus
including the evacuation of the whole
Of Northern France, Belgium and Lux
emburg and Of all lands taken from
Serbia, Rumanis, Russia and Monte
negro
Schleswig TO Holland
"Alsace-Lorrsin is 10 be restored 10
France. The Danish portion of Schles-
wig Holstein is 10 go to Denmark, and
Posen, Polish Prussia and Austrian
Poland are 10 be added 10 the new sub
Kingdom OF Poland which the Car has
pledged to create.
The Slavs Of Bosnia, Herzegovina,
Dalmatis, Croatia, etc, are 10 be ere
ated into a new kingdom.
Bohemia 70 be an Independent
state.
The Rumanian section Of Transyl-
vana TO be added TO RumAniA
The whole Austrian TyrOl, plus
Trieste, lstris and the other portions
Of Austria which are Italian in blood
or feeling, to be added to Italy.
Turkey 10 yield Constantinople and
the Straits 10 Russia.
Armenia for the Czar
The Armenisns TO be put under
Russian tutelage.
THE Arabs 10 be freed, while Syria.
Asia Minor and Mesopotamia are to be
under external protection guarantee
ing tranquility.
"The German colonies TO remain in
the hands Of the Entente. Moreover, r
money indemnity for the ruin Germany
has done in Belgium, France, Serbia,
Montenegro, etc.
Germany 20 make repsrstion in kind
for all ships of commerce destroyed,
ton for ton, neutral shipping to be re
placed only after all the demands OF
the Allies have been satisfied
"The German navy 70 be handed over
and distributed among the Entente ma
tlons
AS . guarantee against future war
the Allies are TO insist upon the de-
mocratiEation Of the German govern
ment.
"The KEEL Canal TO be neutrslized
under an international non-Germsn
commission, including the Entente
countries, the United States and other
neutrals.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
HALF GERMAN ARMY BEATEN
ON SOMME. HAIG SAYS

London Dec 29--Tn summing mp ms re''e" o. INC
Sommc BATTLE General HOig TO-DAY says;
The enemys power has not yet been broken nor Is
it yet possible to form estimate of the time the war
may last before the objects for which the Aies are
fighting have been attained but the Somme oatt'e mas
placed beyond doubt the ability of the Allies to gam
those objects.
The German army is the mansay OF the Centra
Powers and full half of that army despite all adj
vantages of the defensive and supported by the strongest
Notifications suffered defeat the Somme this year
Neither vctors nor vanquished will forget this and
although bad weather mas given the enemy respite
there undoubtedly many thousands IN his ranks VINO
will begin the new campaign with little confidence IN
their ability 70 resist our assaults de-
fence.
Our new armies entered battle with determination
to win and confidence in their power to do So They
have proved to themselves, to the enemy and "a the
world that this confidence is justified.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
Crown Prince, Reinforced,
Gains on Dead
Man Hill
CLAIMS OF BERLIN
DENIED BY FRENCH
Paris Admits Trench Was
Entered; Says Curtain
Fire Broke Advance

London. Dee 2a.-With some Of Ger
many's finest fighting men shifted from
the Somme front, especially for the
purpose, the Crown Prince made des-
perate attack against the French posi-
tons on two-mile front northwest OF
Verdun last night. Striking on the
left bank Of the Meuss. opposite the
scene of Nivelle's recent victory, the
Germans hammered al the cnemy's
lines between Dead Man Hill and Hill
3O4. the bastions Of the defence line
northwest Of the fortress.
The result OF the struggle IS not
clear from the reports of the two war
Offices. Berlin states tonight that ex-
tensive artillery and mine preparations
opened the road to the advancing de-
tschments into the second and third
lines Of the hostile positions" and
claims the r.pulse OF all French coun-
ter blows
Curtain of Fire Used
Paris. on the other hand, announces
that the attack was broken up by cur
tains Of fire. only Small detachments
of the enemy penetrating one Of our
trenches south OF Dead Man Hill"
Both sides agree OF the violence OF
the artillery preparation and the In
tensity Of the assault Not in months
have the Germans made such deter
mined and carefully planned effort 10
nullify the recently obtained advan-
tages OF the French. The captures OF
the Germans were comparatively small
in view Of the ferocity OF the attack
only 222 prisoners and seven machine
guns being swept in.
The night attack By the Germans
was followed by several attempted adj
vsnces to-day. Paris states that these
assaults, which were attempted by
means OF grenades, were completely
stopped
Counter Attacks Unsuccessful
At the same time the French troops
launched several attacks against the
front and flank OF the enemy's new po-
sition. but failed 70 dislodge him.
The operations on the Nerdan front
constituted the only large scale OF IN
fantry activity on the Western 'front.'.
action on the Somme still being held
up by the bad weather and condition
Of the ground.
Aerial activity has been pronounced.
On Wednesday FIVE German aero
planes we're brought down by French
fiers. Flight Lieutenant Herteaux
winged his sixteenth machine. AdJu-
tant Lufbery. the American fier,
whose home is in New Haven, Conn,
brought down his sixth victim. French
souadrons BON barded German aviation
fields. railroad stations and military
factories with success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
CANAL CHANNEL IMPROVED
Gaillsrd Cut Is in Best Condition
Since Opening

Washington, Dec. 29.-The ehsnnsl
through the treacnerous sidu o.
Gaillard cut in the Panama Canal nov
Is in better condition than ever be-
fore. The latest Official announce
ment OF it's progress says:
1.-THE central cut through which h,
vessels pass has minimum depth o.
thirtv-three feet and the least width
OF channel Of thirty-foot depth Is
1870 feet. At other parts between the
Culebra slides. and a. Cucaraeha slid,
as well. the channel has been dredsed
20 at least thirty feet for the full
width Of 800 feet between the prism
lines.
The dredges Corozal and Psrsis'
are At work in the slide area. Thsy
are working close 20 the rock knovn
as Gibraltar. removing the rock itsef
and cutting in behind u 20 prevent
It's being pushed forward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
Welcome Wilson'S Move,
Pleads London Nation

landau. Dee. %. "Thc Weekly "
ION in referring 10 President vii
sons note asking what tho belngercnt
poacrs REQUIRE for the conclusion OF
pesce. takes the view that Nj W usoh
7. exercising the night and perform III
tho duty laid upon a neutral by tne
Hague Convention. and says that ms
communication has been Supply re-
ceivcd bv the British press.
President Wilson knows enough OF
history and OF human nature not 10
he discouraged by the fact that DIS,
forts 10 do the bc.hgcrents a gooa
furn has been misunderstood by one
de and evaded by the other. The
Nation" adds.
War Mensces America
~It is omen 70 the critics Of the note,
The Nation continues, TO say u Is
inopportune or obscure, but u IS I'M
possitle Tor them to deny that beninGi
the note lies the greatest ma'eiia'
force that the war has LETT stsnd!ng'
they may hnd il harder 10 realize me
entirely .reassuring truth that MS
mower is nov formally enlisted 10 Sc
cure the worlds deepest need
When prairie IRE IS raging
nlarter has the right and duty 10 looA
O mis- own homestead. conhagratoh
rnveloping human society IS no de-
nestle brou, as. with all us lhalreo'
conseouences 10 mankind. was the
American Civil War This war IS q
flame which daily devoJrs on deter
iorates the worlds stock OF labor 1000
raw materials and implements OF IN.
dustry, including Americas snare o.
ibese necessities. while a. least one o.
rs possible and even early develop
ments threatens her peace. ~,
But We 90 scsnt courtesy 20 MI
Wilson's presentment Il we treat u As
piece OF nstionsl egoism ana Wtlte
out from its measured sentences theif
ressoned passion for human welfare.
Suggests Basis Of Peace
"Tbe Nation" carefully Rnsly1ing
IN. note. declares that II is complete
liz devoid OF offence 20 the Entente Al
lies ard proceeds 20 argue mat il Ger
many is willing 20 abandon me laes
Of mastering Europe and will drop de
sir.s Of snnexStions and explorations
and take her place in the soelety Of
nations. the basis President wilson
seeks for peace has been found.
Ths article thinks that the Entente
Allies can have no quarrel with note
s,eking 70 end an interminsble war
which might tempt the Allies 10 com.
init themselves 10 d punishment OF
Germany not, maybe, exceeding her
deserts. but we'll in advance Of what
they have the power to infiict without
calling down Al equally heavy penalty
on their own heads.
III there is force behind President
Wilson" The Nation" oncludes, 10
srrest IN. war at the point OF security
and fix il there, the governments may
know what 10 say 10 it, but mill
ions OF fathers and mothers will call 1t
blessed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
SEE NO HELP
IN PEACE DRIVE
Continued from page !

H. They say IL is pure bluff, and
thew arc waiting 70 be asked 10 lit the
embargo against ships which are armed
bv more than one siX-inch gun mount
cd astcrn.
Whether tho government OF the
United States will change its policy on
armed ships cannot be said now. The
decision largely will depend on the
progress Of peace negotiations Tor
which state officials frankly have sban-
doned hope and upon German orders
TO her submarines.
The knowledge now in the hands OF
the state Department would lead to the
conclusion that a new submarine cam
paign, more unrestrained than ever, is
about TO begin. Mr. Lansing's words
confirm IT, Il is this alone which will
bring the country 10 the verge Of war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
Spanish Envoy on Peace
Mission for GERMANY

London. Dec. 29.-Msrquis de Villslo-
bar, Spanish Minister to Belgium. has
started for Madrid after a visit TO Ber-
lin. According to a report in diplo-
matte circles here, the minister is
charged with peace mission.
A Reuter- dispatch from Copenhagen
says that the Danish Social Democrats
have cabled President Wilson express
ing their sympathy with his action in
addressing the belligerent powers. The
message also expresses the sincere wish
that the Presidents efforts to end the
war and establish lasting peace may
succeed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
No Intervention by Pope

Rome, Dee 2s-The "osservstore
Romano" the Official organ Of the Vat
lean. prints to-day An official denial OF
reports published abroad 10 the effect
that the Pspsl Nuncio az Vienna in
formed that Vienna press that the
Austrian Emperor had requested him
20 ask Pope Bencdicts Intervention for
peace and that the Pope had given a
favorable reply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
MINES WRECK TWO SHIPS
British Steamer Paul Pai1 lowed Into
POrt-Four Other Vessels Sunk

Washington, Dec. 20. - The British
tank steamer Paul Paix. which left
New York on November % for Calais.
struck a mine OF the English coast
and was towed into Swansea on De.
cember "a, according to a report re-
ceiyed to-day at the State Department
from Vice-Consul Velverton at Swan
sea. The report also said the French
schooner ST. Louis had struck a mine
an December 25 and sunk. with the loss
of three men.
Lloyds also says that the British
steamers Oronssv and Incredible have
been sunk
London. Dec. 2e.-The British steam
ship Copsewood, 599 tons gross, has
been sunk. The Norwegian steamship
lido. 1900 tons, also is reported 20 have
been sunk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-30
Peace Hope Prevailing
Throughout Scandinavia

Stockholm. Dec. ok. A. Wsllen-
berg. Foreign Minister Of Sweden. to-
day handed 20 Ira Nelson Morris. the
American Minister. the scandinavian
countries peace note 10 the belhger-
ents for transmission 10 Washington.
When Mr.. Morris delivered President
Wilson's note 10 NJ. Wallenberg on
December p the Foreign Minister
showed profound interest 10 the desire
for peace. and the note handed 20 Mr.
Morris reflects this as the feeling prev
silent throughout Scandinavia.