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Arizona republican., 1916-04-11

mastering declaration of a government
controlled by military cast"
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
Two Steamers Sunk

LONDON, April 10.-The Spanish
steamer Santanderino is reported to
| have been sunk by a torpedo, accord
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
ous Can't Be

1NcUETal on the food
question. You have to de-
eide between mere palate
foods that contain no nutri.
ment and foods that repair
the bodily waste. Shredded
Wheat Biscuit is both a
palate-food and a muscle
builder. You can keep in
good health and at the top
notch Of physical fitness by
eating this delicious, ready,
cooked, whole wheat cereal
for breakfast, luncheon or
any meal. IN
Arizona republican., 1916-04-11
GALES IS TO
ECT HIS
BORDER TROOPS

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NEW DIVISIONS
FAIL TO BREAK
THROUGH LINE

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ASQUITH MAKES
REPLY TO SPEECH
OF CHANCELLOR

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FALL DECLARES
CARRANZA MEN
NOT COOPERATING

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K C. Marble Pudding

parts and add the
chocolateto one part.
Dispose the two parts
IN a buttered mold
to give a marbled
appearance. Steam
forty FIVE minutes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
ASSUMES
WIDE-REACHING POWERS
Greater Than Those Ever Conferred ANY One Man In
Modern History of Great Britan-Wiu Be Dictator SO
Far As War Is Concerned-The New Ministry.

W London, Dec. 1o.-The new British
ministry was officially announced to-
night.
The all-important war council was
named. 1t follows:
Arthur Henderson. Lord Miner and
A. Bonar Law.
Through his position as head of
the war council, Lloy i-George be-
comes a dictator as far as the war
is concerned. and assumes more
sweeping powers than ever have been
conferred on any one man in Great
Britain's modern history.
Daily conferences will be held by
the war council. Bonar Law. as lead
err in the House OF Commons, will
necessarily be absent at many meet
ings. as will Earl Curzon, because OF
his work az leader in the upper
house.
Thus the bulk Of the work pertain
ing to the war will incumb primarily
upon the premier Lord Miner and
Arthur Henderson.
The complete cabinet follows:
Premier. David Loyd-George
Chancellor OF the Exchequer, A.
Bonar Law.
Secretary OF State for War. Lord
Derby.
Secretary Of State for Foreign Al
fairs, A. J. Balfour.
First Lord of the Admiralty. Sir
Edward Carson,
Lord High Chancellor. Sir Robert
Bannatyne Finlay.
Minister of Blockade. Lord Robert
Cecil
Minister OF Labor. John Hodge.
Minister OF Munitions. Dr.. Christie
pher Addison.
Secretary of State for the Home
Department, Sir George Cave.
Secretary OF State for India, Sir
Austen Chamberlain,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
WILL FIND WEAPON TO
FIGHT THE SOARING PRICES

Washington. Dec. 10.-Final plans
for the beginning OF the attempt TO
reach the men behind the soaring
prices of food will be laid tomorrow,
when Federal District Attorney George
". Anderson. OF Boston In charge
OF the probe. will confer with Presi-
dent Wilson.
The beginning of the effort to bring
the law to the doors of those respon-
sible for the unprecedented prices Of
commodities will be staged in Chicago.
That will be the first stop Mr.. Ander-
son will make on his flying trip
through the West. He will leave here
tomorrow afternoon. The length Of
his stay in Chicago is yet to be deter
mined. He probably will Visit Detroit
after leaving Chicago.
The Federal probe into high prices
or food has developed one fact 20 far
that stands out above all others. off,
ciAls declared tonight. That IL that
the American methods of handling
foodstufYs after it has been delivered
In centers of population are years. be-
hind the marketing methods Of Eu.
rome
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
VILLA DECLARES HIS
HATE FOR AMERICANS

FL Paso, Tex. Dee. l0.--Pancho
Villa issued "a manifesto before resir-
ing from Chihuahua City. in which he
declared his undying hate for the
United States for the support OF tho
Carranzistas. The manifesto, which
reached here today announces his
plan to lead Mexicans in repell,ng in
vading Americans. whom he calls
"the harbarians OF the north" and
overturning Carranza- He threatened
death to all who disobey him.
Army men in Ell Paso and else-
where on the border have taken tho
manifesto as declaration OF war
against the United States and are
making preparations accordingly.
OfIicers and men from General
Pershing's punitive expedition here on
leave are fastening back TO join their
regiments. The guard at the Interna-
t.onal Bridge has been doubled and
considerable excitement prevails on
the FL Paso and Juarez, its Mexican
sister across the Rio Grande.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
WOMEN URGE PRESIDENT
TO START PEACE MOVE
Ask Proclamation First of Year to
Belligerent and Neutral
Nations
wOsfETN'S PEACE PARTY FOR
EARLY HAGUE CONFERENCE
RESOLUTIONS Adopted Deploring Over
Emphasis Of Army and Navy and
Opposing Universal Military Ser
vice.

Washington. Dec. 10.-The We
mems Peace Party today 1sked the
President 10 issue public proclama-
ton on New Years D4r 10 call she
attention of the beiHgS.C~t and neu-
trail nations to the fact That he mas
been empowered by Congress to inti-
ate and sponsor an international con-
ference for the abolition OF war and
the promotion of general disarma-
ment."
This request was included in a set
Of resolutions read this afternoon -
a meeting in the Belasco Theater In
another one OF the resolutions the or
ganization urged cooperation with the
American neutral conference commit
tee in It's endeavor to secure active
and intelligent public support of any
effort that our government may make
toward a just and lasting peace BY
using every possible means to en-
tighten public opinion and by securing
signatures to the petition now being
put forth by the committee"
For International Nfiendahap>
Resolutions urging the promotaoa
of international friendship through
the churches. and asieing that this
government take action TO convene
the third Hague conference At the
earliest practicable moment" were
also adopted.
Other resolutions strenuously OPP
posed CONSUMPTION or universal mill
tary service, and one resolution de-
plored the "over-cmphAsis on the
army and navy In tho Inauguration
ceremonies. advocating these be sup
planted by a pageant representing the
civic. social, educational and other
peaceful activities Of the country.
Miss Jane Adams presided.
The society raised $1,000 this after
noon by calling for contributions from
the audience. Subscriptions were
given in behalf of States, relatives and
Individuals.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
URGE RIGID CAMPAIGN
TO ERADICATE DISEASE

Washington. Dec. ia new note
in the high cost OF living light was
sounded today in the annual report
OF A. D. Melvin, chief Of tho Bureau
Of Animal Industry. which urged q
moro rigid campaign toward erAdi-
eating tuberculosis among cattle and
hogs. The report said:
The annual losses directly caused
by this disease are estimated At
S2.b00.000. In the face Of growing
demands and higher prices for food
products. the nation cannot afford to
ignore indefinitely such an enormous
leakage in its meat and milk sup
Plies
The report shows that Illinois was
the chief sufferer among the States In
which war on the foot and mouth as
ease was conducted. the disease being
finally eradicated there in May, 1915.
hut only after 1856 cattle. valued at
S2.569.l02, had been slaughtered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11

President of the Board of ARricul-
ture, Roland E. Prothero.
Food Controller. Baron Davenport.
Shipping Controller. Sir Joseph Pa
ton Naclay.
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
Walter Hume Long.
Secretary of the Board OF Education.
Herbert A. L. Fisher.
President OF the Local Government
Board. Baron Rhondda.
Lord President of the Council. Lord
Curzon.
President of the Board of Trade. Sir
Albert Staley.
Ministers without portfolio. Lord
Miner and Arthur Henderson.
Attorney-General. Sir Fredk. E.
Smith.
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Lord
wimborne.
Chief Secretary for ireland. Henry
K. Duke.
Lord Chancellor for Ireland. Ignatius
J. OBrien.
Secretary for Scotland. Mr.. Munro.
Solici or-General for Scotland. Thos.
II. Morrison.
Lord Advocate. James A. Clyde.
Postmaster-General. Albert Hing
worth.
Minister of Pensions. George y,
Barnes.
Chancellor of the Duchy OF Lancas-
ter. Sir Fredk. Cawley.-
First Commissioner OF Works. Sir
Alfred NJ. None.
Earl Curzon will be government
leader In the House of Lords. Bonar
Law has been asked to act as leader in
the House of Commons. The new gov
eminent Is composed of twelve Liber-
ais. fifteen Unlonists. three members
Of the Labor party and the presidents
of the Board of Trade and Education.
az well as the shipping control to
whom are not identified with any par
tlcular party.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
House Will Start Annual Sup
ply Bills On Their Way to
Statute Books
RAILROAD LEGISLATION
GETS BEFORE SENATE
Three-Cornered Fight for At
tention on immigration, Cor
rupt Practices and Prohibi-
ton Measures

Washington, Dec. 10.--Congrcss will
get down to real work on the routine
appropriation bills and President v H.
sons curtailed legislative program
during the coming week. While the
House is starting the big annual sup
ply bills on their way to the statute
books, the Senate Will cons der ad-
ministration program measures, which
passed the House during the last tes-
sion OF Congress, and will begin pre-
liminary work on the Presidents
recommendations for railroad legisla-
tion.
The Senate Interstate Commerce
Committee will begin hearings on the
Presidents railroad program. and Will
attempt to reconcile the leaders OF
organized labor to the Presidents
recommendation for a law imposing
compulsory investigation OF labor dis
putes. The labor leaders are expected
10 submit a compromise plan for
handling differences between the rail-
roads and their employees, which will
have the support Of the railroad
brotherhoods and the American Fed
GRAFTON of labor.
Meanwhile, the House will be asked
to pass resolution continuing the
Joint congressional committee which
is investigating railroad conditions
generally. The committee suspended
its hearings last week, and II the con-
tinuing resolution IL passed Will not
resume the inquiry until after the
close OF the present session OF Con-
gress.
Repeal january Report Call.
Representative Adamson will intro
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASK
FOR INCREASE IN PAY

Washington. Dec. ia resolution
raising the pay OF every employe 81
the national government and the Dis
tr!ct OF Columbia. from the President
down 10 the smallest -sslaried char
woman. was adopted tonight by the
American Federation of Labor without
opposition.
The resolution backed by the petit
tion of 100000 Federal employees. will
be submitted to Congress before the
end OF the presen, session The work
OF securing signatures to the petition
from government clerks here and all
lover the country was begun tonight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
CENTRAL POWERS HOLD
SOUTHERN WAllACH|A
Fail OF Bucharest, Like That Of Ripe
Apple, MARKS Crisis In
War.
EXTINCTION OF RUMANIAN
ARMY CAMPAIGNS OBJECT
Ruman1nn CApitnl Could Have Been
Taken In One-Tenth Of Time, Is As
sertion-Make II Model For Future
EFFORT
by WILLIAM BAYARD HALE.

Berlin. via Sayv1Ile. Dec lo.-It
took the armies OF the central powers
hundred days to capture Bucharest
They would have probably done It in
one-tenth Of that time II the posses
SION OF the capital had been regarded
as the first consideration.
What FAlkenhayn and Mackensen
really have been engaged in during
the past fourteen weeks has been the
surrounding and extinction OF the Ru-
manian armies, ana the occupation OF
the vast Agricultural plains OF Walla-
CHA and tho sulphur and oil wells OF
TransylAnia and Piedmont
Fen Like Ripe Apple.
They only troubled themseive. with
taking possession OF the capital when
II fell like a ripe apple into their
mouth.
The Ruman,an government had
long been in flight. maintaining a pre-
carious and totally disorganixed ex-
istence at Jassy. close to the Russian
border.
At the present moment all of the
really valuable portion OF the country,
namely the southern wallachia. is in
full possession OF the central powers.
II comprises a territory twice as large
as Belgium. with a population nearly
equal to that OF the latter country.
and with incalculable mineral sup
plies-wheat. corn. oil. much OF which
had not been delivered. fail a prize to
the enemy.
The effect Of the fail of Sinaia,
Ploe0ei and Bucharest within twenty
four hours accompanied By the fail Of
the British governmsat = due to the
Rumanfan disaster lArgsly. but never
theless marks crisis IN The war.
11Alpe II Mud4 Edg 0amynAgns.
When two weeks 014oeo Numania's
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
Hellenic Nation About to
Plunge Into Struggle on Side
Of Central Powers
KING CONFERS WITH
AMERICAN MINISTER
What Passed Between Them
May Be State Department
Secret-Constantine Is De-
nounced in Paris

Amsterdam. Dec. 10.-War be-
tween Greece and the entente al
lies tonight seems a question of
forty eight hours.
On the eve of the great climax
to The endless series OF crises, a
climax that will at Last see the
Hellenic nation plunged into the
worid-war--though not on the
side to which II has go often been
reported As leaning-king Con-
stantinc has turned to Carrot
DrolFsers, United States minister
at Athens.
The monarch has just hidden fare
well--perhaps for the last time in
peace--to the British and Russian
ministers, after an extended audience
when he sent fer Mr.. Droppers
titimatum Handed Constantine.
There ia every indication TO support
An unotfic .al dispatch that the repre-
sentatives g :he Allies had handed
SonStantIr' -'i u.t,matum.
What passed between the King and
tho American djploUatisl proba bly,
will he thn secret of the Washington
Stat Department for some time.
Tomorrow. however Mir. prop.ess
may be called upon to iako over the
representations OF entrnt" interests IN
Greece,
sre~T'S Greatest Crisis.
u is assumed here that IN IFS talk
with ilir amir can minister the Greek
ruler made one last attetE pt TO make
clear la The Teutrai world through the
Injt7} = 'eS tho case Of Greece n
the greatest or sis ~ her history.
Meanwhile reports ftem German
sources continue TO predict Greek ~
terNeat on on the side pF Tho central
empire. ON" disrateh states that
-wfrcfe-S communication between
Greece and Turks$ BIAS been re-osta b.
rleI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
State Department Soon VIII
Have to Clearly Define Its
Policy
BRITISH INTENTION TO
FORCE DEFINITE RULING
Germany Contends Guns On
Merchant Vessels ! hat Can
Destroy Submarines Make
Them War.hips

Washington. Dec. 10.-Acce pting
Lord Northcliffe's statement as true
that Great Britain intends to arm all
merchantmen flying the British flag,
officials here tonight interpreted 1t As
an indication that the United States
Will have to form clear and concise
policy toward submarine warfare. The
armed ship controversy with Great
Britain, twas pointed out, never was
sharply resolved the State Depart
ment merely stating that it would deal
with each case as ii arose on the facts
presented.
While officials declined to be quoted
II was learned from administration
sources that the attitude OF the State
Department still is that bon.. flde mer-
chantmen may carry guns for defen-
sive purposes and that the gun should
be mounted at the stern
The most perplexing angie OF the
situation is that a gun OF such power
can destroy a submarine with a single
shot, instead Of merely standing II
of in an attempt to escape. This fact
alone. the German government claims.
IL sufficient to remove any ship so
armed from the class of merchant
men. and make II war vessel.
To Force the Issue.
In addition. the British governm ent
has claimed that the nature OF sub
marine warfare makes IL necessary for
defensive guns to be placed forward
London has never been satisfied
with the attitude taken by the United
States toward the destruction OF mer-
chant vessels by German submarines
and evidently intends by arming all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
TWO SLIGHTLY HURT
IN LONG AUTO PLUNGE

Towanda. Pa. Dec. 1o.--An Automo-
bile with two men. two women and
two children aboard took a tumble
down a steep incline from tho Ulster
Mllen State Road to the Lehigh Rail-
road tracks. distance OF $50 feet. On
its way down the car struck q tree.
tossed out its occupants and continued
downwards.
Mrs. c. Schullenberger broke an arm
and Mrs. Mowrey broke her nose
Their husbands and two Schullenberg-
er chiit!ren received nothing more than
shake-up.
The car IL a complete wreck.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11

GROWERS NAY BOYCOTT
THOSE STORING f00O


Chicago. Dec. 1o.-Boyootts against
the entire output Of any manufao-
tursr or wholesaler who 10 found to
be storing foocstuffs or using other
methods to boast prices and demands
for . Federal embargo on foods.
These are the two drastic weapons
that may Be used to night the hight
cost Of living. II the executive com
mittes Of the National Retail Grocers
Association. which meets here tomor-
row. takes the action predicted by its
officials here tonight.
Feed America nrst." will be the
slogan Of the meeting. This associa-
ton 10 represented in forty-fve States.
The grocer Is feeling the pressure of
the high cost Of living more than the
consumer. was the opinion expressed
today by Frank B. Connolly. former
president OF the grocers' organisation
and representative from the Pacific
Coast. Mr.. Connelly will urge the
adoption Of an embargo resolution.
fathered by the California Retail Gro
GERS and Merchants Association. He
viii seek the appointment Of a COM
mittes to lay IL before President VIII
soT>
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
36, 900 PLEDGE THEIR
VOTES AGAINST BOOZE

Boston, Dec. lo.-Billy Sunday was
elated tonight over the prospects Of
his Boston campaign to make the city
vote on December 10 against continu-
ing the legal sale Of liquor.
At afternoon and evening rallies to-
day for mon only. about $4,000 men
stood UP and pledged themselves to
vote no" As there are about 10000
registered voters in the city. the liquor
folks are worried. Unbiased observers
say the city IL going to vote mo"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11

London. Dec. lo.---The British steam
shin Britannia 10 reported In Lisbon
dispatch to have been sunk By a sub
marine. Her captain was taken pris-
Soner Fifteen OF the crew are miss
ing, twenty three having been saved.
The spanish steamer Bravo. Of Liza
tons. Is reported by IAoyds TO have
been torpedoed. The crew was land
ed
The Norwegian steamers MEDIUM. OF
1919 tons, and Falk. are reported to
have been torpedoed. Their crews
were saved.
The British steamers Harrington. OF
1000 tons. and Harlyn. OF s.45s tons,
have been damaged
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
HOPES TO GET MORE OFF
BORDER BY CHRISTMAS

Washington. Dec. io.--Asked today
II there would be additional withdraw
ais of national suardsmen from tho
border before Christmas Secretary OF
War Baker replied:
i hope so"
He declined further to discuss the
prospect OF Withdrawals
Secretary Baker. accompanied by his
aide, Captain Harry y Cootes. left
tonight for Kansas city No. where he
VIII address the Chamber OF Com
uterc,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
.FALKEAAkYk'S DRIVE is
BROUGHT TO STtkOST|ll
King Fersiinand's Northern Army
Turns on German
PurSucrs.
TEUTON FORCES DRIVEN
BACK ACROSS THE GRlKOyU
German War Bulletin From Berlin
Conflicts With Petrograd's Claims,
Asserting Wallachia Advance Con-
tfnues.

Falkenhayn's drive in Northern Ru-
mania toward Moldavia has been
brought to standstill by King Fs--
dtnand's northern army. This claim
was made by the Russian war office
yesterday. Rallying on the road which
leads from Ploesci to Buzeu. one of the
railway keys to Moldavia. the Ruman-
ians turned on the pursuing Teutons
and drove them back beyond the
Grikovu River. some twenty-six miles
from Buzeu.
Berlin's regular daily war bulletin,
which said the Teuton advance on the
Eastern Wallachia continues. sup
Elementary statement last night said:
I'm Great Wallachia, in spite of
rainy weather, rapid progress is being
made"
Russians Score Successes
Meanwhile the Russians themselves
scored successes in the northern ridges
OF the Transylvanian Alps. A success
ful general offensive indicated by the
Petrograd announcement that the
Muscovite advance continues in the
Trotus. Sulty and Chedonisha Valleys
The German war office admits the loss
OF height in the Trotus Valley.
While these are the features of the
actual fighting of the last thirty-six
hours. n development which by far
overshadows them in Importance be-
cause OF its probable consequences is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
START RACK TO AMERICA
ALMOST IMMEDIATELY.

Washington, Dec. lo.-Coincident
with word of the safe arrival of the
merchant submarine Deutschland of
the Weser. 1t was learned here today
that she will start back to America
almost Immediately. Her departure
on another transocean voyage IL ex-
pected as soon as repairs made mecca
sary by her collision with tug Off
New London shortly before her de-
parture for Germany. are completed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
GARMENT WORKERS STRIKE
SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK

New York. Dec. 10.-Sidney Hill
man. preaident Of the Amalgamated
Clothing Workers OF America. an
nounced today definitely that the
strike of $4,000 garment workers in
New York would begin either Tuesday
or Wednesday. Union officials also de-
clared that workers in Newark and
Ridgewood. N. j.. have promised to
walk out with the New York men.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
GERMAN SUBMARINES
ARE PLAYING HAVOC

Berlin. Dec. 10 tvia sayviuel Ger
man submarines In the Arctic have
sunk sixteen ammunition steamers
bound 10 Russia during the past week.
according TO reports received from
Stockholm
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11

The above wireless dispatch from
Berlin means tho successful conclus-
Ion Of the second transatlantic round
trip of the Deutschland. under the
command OF her plucky captain. Paul
Koentg. The Deutschland left New
London on November Fl. at 2:3o o'clock
in the afternoon. Her return voyage
TO Bremen was thus made In nineteen
days, two days longer than 1t took her
to make her trip from that port to
New London. Her frst voyage to this
side of the Atlantic which ended at
Baltimore. was made in twenty-three
days.
Tho Deutschlanfs cargo of this voy-
age Is estimated to be worth at least
$2.000,3o0. 1t consists of crude rubber,
tin, copper and other metals
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11

dispatch fre,n London saws tho
member of fhe Creek colony there
decided today rs abandon the tradi-
iicnal custom Of Offering prayers for
the Greek Royag ltouse In the Greek
Church at London.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11

Paris. Dec. l0.-Paul Leroy-BeAu
lieu. editor and famous French coon
omist. who became known in America
through his book on the social and
economic problems Of that country IL
dead today at his home here.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-12-11
DEUTSCHLAND SAFELY
REACHES HOME PORT
Return voyage From New London 70
Bremen. Was Made In Nine
teen Days.

Berlin. via Sayville. Dec. 1.-THE
submarine merchantmen Deutschland
after quick trip. arrived at noon
today off the mouth OF the weser