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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-05
PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
DOOMED TO FAILURE

say that Bryan is viciously bitter
against the presidents program and
is threatening to stump the country
prior to the democratic convention.
TO arouse sentiment against prepared.
ness and against q second term for
Wilson, They say that while Bryan
has no intention of bolting the action
OF the convention should IL support
the president, the Nebraskan hopes to
prevent this support.
The wave of sentiment for great
preparedness program, which a few
weeks ago was sweeping the country,
has reached its crest, some admins
tration leaders think. Today, Presi.
couraging reports. The opposition cen
ters upon Secretary Garrison's army
plan. The people back home" don't
like it, many congressman report
An Indication today that the Aus
trian critics might reflect strength to
the administrations program, came
in a telegram to the white house from
the democratic state central commit
tee Of Mississippi telling that VenRble
had been elected to congress after
making an out-and-out fight for pre-
paredness
That material navy increases can
be obtained is not doubted Admin
istration, officials still are confident
two battieships and a large number Of
auxiliaries will be authorized by con-
gress.
Preparedness hearings, which prom
ise to last for months, we're begun by
the house naval committee today. To-
morrow the army program will be
taken up by the house military COM
mittee with Secretary Garrison. the
first witness.
Rear Admiral II. r. Stanford, chief
OF the navy bureau Of yards and
cocks. was the first witness. Need for
more government docks where battle
ships and smaller craft can be bulit.
was the tenor OF Admiral Stanford's
statements today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-05
BRITISH EDITOR SCORES GERMANY
When Japan and Germany
Combine to Conquer America

Iton-Japanese understanding after the
war. japan has to abide by the al
lies agreement not to trade with Ger
mans while the war is in progress;
German prisoners are being favored
in Japan and it has been reported that
the Toxic government will not block
the kaiser's efforts after the war. to
regain Germanys lost prestige in
China.
There is a growing dissatisfaction
in the British empire over Great
Britain's allience with Japan. Canada,
Australia and New Zealand are hostile
to oriental intimacies. These great
self governing dependencies will have
far more influence upon international
policies when peace returns than they
have had before.
They unquestionably will be op
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-05
RUSSIA

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LONDON, Jan. 5.-Heavy Russian
bombardment has forced the Austrt-
ans 20 retire across the Pruth river
north of Czernowitz, according to
Bucharest dispatches today, which
failed to confirm Fetrograd reports
that the Russians have occupied the
Bukowina capital.
In their retreat, the Austrians blew
UP the two bridges across the Prutn.
The bridgeheads on the south side OF
the stream are being shelIed by SlaV
artillery, it was stated and the Rus
slams are attempting to cross the riv-
er at a ford northeast Of Czernowitz.
A dispatch from The Hague today
said civilians have been ordered to
evacuate portions Of Czernowtz and
that the Austrians were moving rein
forcements toward the city.
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Lord Northcliffe Says Germany's War Point Of
View is Frankly Money Making and
Territorial Aggrandizement.
COMPARES ENGLAND AND AMERICA
United States is in Danger Of Attack by Covet-
GUS Nation and Should Not Feel
Secure from Invasion.

fNote-To get an expression Of the
British attitude toward the war at the
beginning of 1916, the United Press
went to Lord NorthclifYe, proprietor
OF the London Times, and probably the
worlds greatest present day newspa-
per publisher. Northcliffe. who through
his fifty publications is probably more
closely in touch with the British pub
Lc IAN anybody else In the united
Kingdom. has answered with the fol-
lowing statement.l
IBy Lord NorthcIiffe. Written for the
United Press.1
ICopyright, 1916. by the United Press. ]
LONDON, Jan. 5.--When months
ago had the honor OF communicating
with at least fifty million Americans
through the United Press, plainly
expressed my belief that We were in
for long. Tong war. Events have
followed; the lines indicated. do
not rose as prophet, but do know
something about the toughness OF
Anglc-Saxon fibre as compared with
that of the Prussiaps, and do know
that each day brings access OF
strength to us and weakening to them.
The German war point OF view is
frankly money-making and territorial
ACKNOWLEDGMENT DR.. Helfferich. the
German finance minister, constantly
dilates upon the indemnities Germany
is gctng to get. Germany hopes in
addition to obtain the Belgian Congo.
Germany was under the impression
that the wealth OF France would pour
into her lap within a few weeks OF the
outbreak of war. England was NOT
exrected to enter the war. Our paci-
fists. like yours. again and again in.
formed the world that we did not raise
ou- bows to be soldiers. Englands
coming into the war was as great a
surprise to our government as it was
TO the Germans. We had, with one or
two exceptions. paciflst administra
tion.
But so soon as Germany entered
Belgium, the common people rose as
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-05
AUSTRIA
[5y Carl w. Ackerman, United Press
Staff Correspondentl

[ BY Carl w. AckermAn, United Press
Staff Correspondent.1
BUDAPEST, Jan. 1.-(DeIayed.) "a
great offensive movement by Ere a.
lies on all fronts is expected by Hun
garian officials that spring. They are
certain it will meet with defeat.
"The allies fail to take into ac-
count our military posltions," Count
Julius Andrassy, Hungarian parIia-
mentary leader, declared to the Unit
ed Press today. 1--WE are 50 situated
can send men and resources to any
front at any time. We can concen-
trate-somethlng the enemy cannot
do. This, believe, makes our vic
tory certain because II overba.ances
the resources of our opponents. Tho
situation cannot be changed by an
entente offensive this spring."
Contrary to the general opinion In
Beeiin, Hungarian officials believe
there will be no early peace.
al think this is going to be long,
long war;" said Count Andrassy.
There is at present no chance Of
peace in sight. We could make peace
next week, but the allies do not de-
sire it; they are not yet convinced Of
cur superiority. But the whole world
is becoming hystericai. Even neutral
powers are losing patience. 1t is a
shame for humanity that we cannot
make peace now"
Count Andrassy expressed admira-
tion for the manner in which King
Constantine Of Greece has dealt with
diplomatic representatives on both
sides and spoke Of the possibilities Of
an invasion Of Egypt.
Il admire the way the king o.
Greece is handling the situation" he
said. "Hcf is clever and playing poll
tics neither for US nor for the allies,
but for Greece. He will keep Greece
neutral and save her from the dis
aster that wrecked Belgium and Ser
bia. Greece will surely increase her
territory without sacrificing man and
money and risking her future. No
one can say King Constantine is
traitorous. He is thoroughly honest.
~ see by press dispatches that the
English have been forced to withdraw
from their strongest line neer Bag
dad. The line probably will remain
where It 10 now until the Turks bring
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posed to future pledges of British sup
port to Japan In case of war. Colonial
disapproval probably has been the
reason why Great Britain has refused
to sanction the use of Japanese
troops in Europe. Lord Northcliffc
probably already has begun to sense
this feeling.
His warning may we'll be cryptic
prophecy that japan and Germany will
be found together in a new alliance
some time In the future, with the
United States as the common enemy.
Under this condition. America might
be compelled to rely on the support OF
the British empire. Inevitably would
this be necessary II simultaneous
Atlantic and Pacific attack were to
catch the United States unprepared.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-05

TBy J. w. r. Mason. Written for the
United Press.1a
NES YORK, Jan. 5.-Warning to
the = tied States to prepare for O
pro'A lie conflict with japan is given
by g Ird Northcliffe in his statement
tt 4 4e United Press concerning tho
/, ons OF the European war.
g americas wealth and defenseless-
:, SIS, says the great British newspa-
er proprietor. will inevitably per-
suade some other nation to come and
take what she wants. Lord North
cliffe outwardly wells the enemy by
suggesting it may be Lapland or
but reveals his inner mean
ing by describing the invasion as oc.
curing on the Pacific coast.
The seriousness Of the warning is
emphasized by the possibility of teu-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-05
|TALY !

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
ATHENS, Jan. 5.-ltalian ,roopo
may be engaged In actual fighting in
the Balkans within a few days, accord
ina to advices received here today.
Forty thousand BuIgarians pressing
westward through Albania have ar
rived Within twenty-eioht miles of the
Adriatic seacoast, east Of Durazzo.
italian trops are reported to hold Du-
razzo and q battle 10 declared to be
imminent
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-05
Present Upward Swing of Business, Because of
War, is Called Piece of Political For
-.,. tune for Democrats.
A GREAT PANIC MAY FOLLOW PEACE
Advocate of Increased Tariff Makes Stirring
Speech in Congress- With Dire
Prediction.

need Of an academy which would train
young men to familiarity with local
conditions.
He said Annapolis soon would reach
its capacity Of 1900 cadets and de-
clared Secretary Daniels had approx.
ed his plan.
Today's Nominations.
WASHINGTON, jan 5.-Nomina-
tons sent to the senate today:
United States Judge, western dis
trict South Carolina, Joseph T. john
son, of Spartanburg. 8. G.
U. S. attorney for Indiana, L. Ert
Slack of Indianapolis.
James Y. Callahan, of Woodward,
register of land Office. Guthrie. Okla.
Navy-Commander Louis McC. Null
ton, to be captain. Lieutenant Com
mander Mark s. Ellis. to be command
er. S7s Ss
Ensigns Thomas Moran and Donald
|Boyden, to be lieutenants, junior
igrade. @
Albert soiland OF California. to be
assistant surgeon in the medical
corps.
To Investigate Gasoline.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The senate
today adopted resolution instructing
Secretary of the Interior Lane to re-
nort on oil and gasoline production.
:, Senator McCumber. North Dakota,
the author, said Notwithstanding oil
production in 1915 was greater than
1914, prices have practically doubled.
Senator Walsh of Montana, suggest
ed that the investigation show what
fields are undeveloped. because of
failure to have broad enough public
land laws.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-05
GERMANY

United Press Leased Wire Service.
BERLIN, (via wireless to Sayviiie,
L. ~ Jan. 5.-Artii!ery and mine
combats of minor Importance on sew
erai sectors Of the western front
were reported by the war office this
afternoon. :,
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Unofficial reports that the Persia's
boilers apparently blew up, promised
to form a factor in the inquiry. Ofn-
cials do not believe, however, that
boiler explosion was the initial cause
Of the catastrophe.
Waiting for Facts.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-President
Wilson and Secretary of State Lam
sing for nearly an hour today thresh
ed out the International crisis devel-
oped by the sinking of the Persia. At
the conclusion of their conference.
Lansing said this country is still
waiting the facts"
It is hoped Ambassador Penf1eld at
Vienna will be able to throw some
light on the situation within the next
twenty-four hours.
Indications are that a certain time
will be given for informal inquiries by
this governments representatives at
Vienna and if nothing develops from
these inquiries, specific requests will
be made of the Austrian government
to aid this country in determining the
nationality of the submarine. Aus
trian submarines are the only ones
which have been reported in the vicin-
ity.
SO far as other negotiations be-
tween America and Austria are con-
cerned there was evidence today that
the situation is clearing. Secretary
Lansing said in all probability no fur
ther notes would be sent to Austria
on the Ancona. This would indicate
that the loose ends of that incident
will be Strengthened out through the
Austrian charge here.
Should 1t finally prove that an Aus
trian submarine sank the Persia, there
is strong indication both in Austria
and government circles that the gun
mounted on the Persia will form the
main bone Of contention. Secretary
Lansing said today naval authorities
probably would be asked TO determine
just what is the efficacy of gun of
Al calibre and how important part
it should play in the situation.
The secretary said Ais department
had received Eo word today from
Penfield. or any other of the Euro
pean agents which would serve to
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ENGLAND

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LONDON, Jan. 5.-The conscrip-
ton battle that may bring a new
crisis In domestic affairs Of the united
kingdom opened in parliament today.
Premier Asquith was prepared to
introduce in commons, the govern
ments bill for compulsory service.
In offering this measure, the prime
minister was expected to expose the
failure Of the voluntary system and
anticipate the arguments Of the op-
position. Lord Kitchener was expect
ed to make a similar statement In
the house Of lords.
Sir John A. Simon's speech, giving
the reasons for his resignation from
the cabinet will be the signal for at
10 generally understood that ireland
should be exempted to forestaIl OPP
position from the lrish leaders.
the sATTLE OF Loos.
LONDON, Jan. 5.-The battle Of
Loos, when tho British attempted TO
smash the German lines In September.
was one Of the bloodiest In history, II
was officially admitted today.
British losses alone totalIed nearly
10000, Under Secretary Of War Ten
nant told the house Of commons. No
accurate fgures on the German losses
has been obtained.
For the $1,000 men killed, wounded
and made prisoners, the British con-
uuered only about seven square miles
o. French territory between the la
Bsssee canal and Lens.
The battle began on the night Of
"a, at the same time the
French launched their great offensive
In the Champagne. The British, whose
object was TO capture Loos, rushed the
German trenches ON five mile front
FOR depth Of 1000 yards In some
places, but in fighting later in the
week were driven out Of some Of the
newly captured ground. They oecu.
pied Hin No. 70. one mile from Lens,
but were unable to capture Lens and
later Withdrew.
CONSUMPTION BILL.
LONDON, Jan. 5.-Premler As
aulth this afternoon introduced In
the governments bill for con-
seriptIon.
Ireland 10 excluded from the provis-
CN8 OF Lfl0 OIL, FTStHtST bNSQoiIU dI1-
nounced- The government took this
step to avoid opposition from Irish
party leaders
In offering the bill, the prime minis
ter declared that the government does
not plan to draft into service at this
lime all men Of military age.
1.-THE results Of the Derby recruiting
show that tho case for gen.
.rai compuIsion has not yet been
ne said.
The announcements was regarded as
IN, admission that the cabinet had
compromise on the conscrip-
ion question. ey rejecting the sug.
yestion Of Lloyd George and other
,trona eonscription advocates for
Measure Of far reaching effect, II Is un-
ierstocd Asquith prevented other res
anatIons from the ministry.
Thouoh the Derby recruiting cam
,aign did not meet all the expectations
# some government officials, Premier
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ANGER is COOLING DOWN
AS INFORMATION IS SOUGHT

Unofficial reports that the Persia's
boilers apparently blew up, promised
to form a factor in the inquiry. on
cials do not believe, however, that
boiler explosion was the initial cause
Of the catastrophe.
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Subscribers of The Daily Gate
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Fair. Cold wave tonight. Local
temp p. m. 50; Z a. m. 35.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-19
HOLDING HOT END OF POKER

or course we are accustomed to in
consistency in. tho Democratic party.
but never has that organization shown
such am exaggerated complication
of ..- chronic failing as 10 now exhib-
BIS on the tariff question. The other
day We heard one Of the Democratic
leaders i'm This State. and a represen-
tatise OF IT, in the United States Sen
ate. declaring that there was nothing
wrong with The Underwood law. yet
Ono Democratic House caucus has just
voted 50 to 90 90 repeal one 81 its
most Important provi Ions that be
comes effective May I. tho clause prp-
v.d.ng for the fro. en.ran,N Of sugar
Or fhe Underwood bin Is wrong in this
resp"ct 30 i- wrong .n others
nut there is another and more DIS
dnef.ye population ~ the Democratic
tariff policy .H flo prospective uas.
sage of Pho tariff commission BIN ~
tho Underwood Jaw is as perfect az
BE- Is claimed f1 boz. why tariff com
mission II. President and other
Democrat. .ay t.a object .s f1 Htak.
-.e tariff 1I. of poulcs" Hut 10 a
Democratic tariff s a4 satisfactory
.a Dr. Del Ir...fal 10 OIL. what is Tho ocra.
ZION fHr letting ro NJ urH an adsant.
.~.T W.#f "a Iot 1f hedging fla party
rrs0-Ir. fn to gat out OF on ur.
economical prsIIramrlt Tho aduIa.
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RAISING FALSE HOPES

Every time wage raise is an
nounced the Democrats take new
heart and point TO It as the effect OF
Democratic policies II IS really pa
theuc 10 read some Of the Democratic
newspapers projecting their hopes II
the reelection OF Woodrow Wilson
on the fact OF the wage raises that
have occurred. The generally sedate
Philadelphia Record let out whoop
Of that character the other day. when
IL said:
Every Increase 81 wages decreases
tle Republican hope OF success The
Ersat Am0sSeag mills have Joined the
other New England cotton factories in
raising wages. The American Wooden
company has advanced the wages OF fte
great army OF employees TO the extent OF
Per cent as "a minimum D. WAGES can
rise under a Democrats Administration
what u 20 become OF Republicans
On the very same page that the
Record attempts TO show the wage
increasing qualities Of the Underwood
tariff. it reprints an editorial from the
Boston Herald. which contradicts this
very claim. Il IS clear and indisput-
able that the New England mills. as
the Herald points out. are simply sha--
ing in the war prosperity. The war
has operated in building a more effec-
tive protective wall to American tex
tile industries than any protective tar
If that has ever been on the books.
and the war has prevented the Demo
cratic tariff from accomplishing fully
the decentralization in the cotton and
wool factories OF the United States
that partially followed the Immediate
putting into effect OF the Democratic.
rates.
The Herald directs attention to the
fact that imports OF manufactured cot
tons during the nine months ending.
with September. 1914. totalled in value
S4s.76s.oo0. and fell to $50 600 for
the nine months ending with Sepiom.
Der. 1915. As 70 wooden manufactures
the fall of In imports attributable 10
the war was even greater. the decline
for the relative periods Just mentioned
being from S36.4O7. 900 10 $4,000. 900
Here is the whole story. The war has
put the textile mills. which the Demo
cratic tariff threatened 10 close. hack
INTO business. The competition with
low wage products being 10 an extent
lifted. the busy American mills have
raised the wage scale.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-19
JOS. E. MONAHAN
FINDS RELIEF IN
NERY-WORTH
FIFTH STREET MAN STATES THE
CASE TO RAU's DRUG STORE.

Another well known Wheeling man
comes boldly 10 the front with a Nerv-
Worth endorsement and signs his
name TO IL. The following is the Tat
est IL comes from Joseph 4. Mona.
han. who lives on Fifth, near Center.
Fulton. Read II:
Rau's Drug Store-My trouble was
nervous breakdown. overwork and a
general broke-dovn condition. No
sleep. appetite not good. always tired
IN morning. pains in stomach. some
gas, palpitation OF the heart.
/ suffered these ills for one year.
Wentworth came 10 my relief. After
taking the medicine / felt better. |
recommend the medicine.
Joseph A. Monahan.
In connection with this statement
II should be said that every Merry.
Worth endorsement appearing in these
columns has the signature of its giver.
Nerv-Worth users come right up to
the 'front.' with their names. Is Il any
wonder that the purchasing public
likes the ring OF this2 such openness
means sincerity. II shows the truth
that lies back OF the praise. The big
increase IN Wentworth sales at Rau's
Is very largely because Of the constant
appearance of these honest home en-
dorsements. Our personal guarantee
Is back OF his guarantee by the Nerv-
Worth Co. +. n. Rau-Adv.
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FOR REPUBLICAN UNITY

The practical reunion OF the Re
publican forces in this State is be-
coming more apparent every day, and
3 the few ProCressives who cling to that
organization Of opposition are oper-
ating only in perfunctory manner
and without following Nothing has
tended TO establish the fact OF a re-
united party more than the letter OF
the Hon. James H. Strickling. OF Hunt
inEton. TO the Secretary OF the State
Progressive Committee. which extend
ed him an invitation 90 meet with the
committee in this city today Mr..
Strickling politely but emphatiCally
declines TO meet with the committee.
giving as a reason that De has re-
turned TO his old affiliations. He says
in part: 1T. therefore. seems To- me
that the destiny az the Progressive
PARTY has been fulfilled. ana that the
Republican party. chastened and 500
bered. stands for the same progress.
same efficiency and same fundamen-
tai principles as IL stood for en- fho
days Of Lincoln. Grant. Garfield. Nc
Kinley and Roosevelt All that c can
possibly foresoe that may come az a
further attempt TO keep up the organi-
p ton Of the Progressive party is tho
possible triumph % the Democratic
party. with its resultant inefGcicrcy
along all administrative lines. can
not be an instrument 10 that end"
In these words Mr. Strickling speaks
for the many thousands who have ~
turned home and those who viii fol-
low in November. Whatever mission
the Progressive faction assumed 20
have in departing from the old politi-
p. cal shelter In 1912 IL sees now the fo'-
~ Of further separate action by vhicn
nothing can be accomplished but tho
continuation In power OF the Impos-
sible and Inefficient Democracy Hsv-
ing been chastised through division.
and by which the Democratic party
unfortunately profitcd. the Republican
party now reunited goes forth conf
dent in being able To- chasti.c tho
. common enemy From now on the
great consideration is harmony within
the ranks The Democratic party fs
in a bad state o. Generalization. but
81 won't do 20 presume too much on
' this state o. affairs 600 the encmg.s
camp. II is imperative That 'he Re
publican rank and file should march
shoulder 70 shoulder. forgetting PAST
difference in non-essenuaIs tut DO.