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Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-20
WASHINGTON |S ELATED; SEES OPENING F0R
 PEACE
More Than Pleased That Brit ish Didn't Turn Proposal Down Cold; Says Enemies May Get Together.
(By Review Leased Wire)

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9.-The first official impression of Lloyd-George's reply to the German peace proposals, with the announcement of Russia. Italy and France. is that it does not foreclose further moves which might lead to a discussion of peace such as the central powers have suggested.
 This view is held by officials of the administration and of the German em- bassy. Officfal Washington is practi- cally unani7rous in the opinion that the speech has shown that any posi- tive action by the United States to- ward mediation not only would be pre- mature but might embarrass such act ion later.
 Can Farley Now
 It was stated authoritatively tonight that for the present the United States would act only as an intermediary transmitting communications between the belligerents The German embas- sy interprets the British premier's speech as opening the door to fur ther discussion, although the German diplomats intimately familiar with the aims and views of the central powers, made no attempt to conceal their un- certainty regarding the outcome of such negotiations.
 Brings Peace Nearer
 They feel. however. that if the note replying to the German communica- tion follows the tenor of the premier's speech, the entente from the Teuton- ic viewpoint, has done all expected of it and has brought the idea of a peace conference one step nearer realiza- tion.
 To Exchange Notes?
 Tt appears from the British prem ier's speech" said Count von Bern storff, in an authorized statement. that the answer of Great Britain will not end the matter To me it looks as though there would be at least one more exchange of notes. which will talk of the future and not of the past"
 Invites Discussion
 The allies responses are viewed bv administration officials not as a flat refusal but as the answer most to be expected from a group of belligerents Nevertheless. with this predicted dip lomatic move out of the way. officials foresee the opportunity, almost the invitation for Germany to make anoth- CT cautious advance. which finally may bring out the minimum basis of contention.
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LONDON. Dec 19.-Rising in the House at a few minutes after o'clock the premier said:
 'I appear before the House today with the most terrible responsibility that can fall on the shoulders of any living man as chief adviser of the crown. in the most gigantic war in which its destiny depends. It is the greatest war ever waged; the burdens are the heaviest that have been cast upon this or any other country and
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inventory All Men.
Facts About Guards!

Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, was again before the sub-com- mittee today, urging universal service and submitting the report on the mobil- ization of the national guard for bor- der duty, compiled by Colonel w. C.. Brown from all information available at the war department.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-20
WEATHER

Arizona: Wednesday, local snow in north; rain in southwest.
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MARKETS

NEW YORK CITY Average price of cop per for week ending Dec. 13-33.25.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-04
High Spots in New York Schools.
he Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Just word Of hope TO the "long suf
fering parent" who complained so bitterly OF
our public schools in your columns of July ,
very enlightening little book has come 70
ME to-day called High Spots in New York
Schools II is a report by the Institute for
Public Service, based on visits to over one
hundred schools and 5000 OF our teachers
Hundreds Of excellences are cited showing
that many New York teachers and principals
are in the vanguard Of education rather than
in the Dark Ages
Many of us who have grown weary listen
ing to criticism Of our schools, which has
been almost constant for many years, will be
surprised to learn that in spit, OF over
crowded classes many schools give special
attention to the health and capacities OF the
individual children that mass" instruction
has in many instances been relegated TO the
Dark Ages. that innumerabe devices are
being used to make instruction concrete
through practical application of principles
that there is abundant evidence that chill
dren are interested in their work and are
making rapid progress and increasing in
health and vigor at the same time. While
reading this brief summary OF excellences in
our schools | wondered If we could not ac-
complish much more during the next five
years if we tried to make these high spots
the rule in all schools. instead OF giving all
our attention TO weaknesses Of administra.
ton. Will not Increasing the frequency OF
high spots" drive out the low spots?
Is there not an opportunity here for any
"long suffering parent" to relieve the trouble,
Of many parents as we'll as his own by read
ing this book and doing his part in making
these excellences general rather than excep.
tional? Any parent who does read the book
will surely want mis- children 10 beneht from
the advantages now enjoyed BY children at.
tending high spot" schools.
Brooklyn. July 3, 1915 OPTTMIsT.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-04

Butcher in the North Sea running fight
last year at the astonishing range of SIX
teen miles" This is, Of course, quite un-
true. Sir David Beatty said in his report
that fire was opened at $4,000 yards. ana
that hitting began at a range of lf,oOc
yards-lcss than ten miles.
There is not the least doubt, however,
that heavy guns have proved singuIarIy
deadly weapons and that in this war 1t has
been shown that effective fighting may be
gin at very long ranges. Only we must
guard against the supposition that caliore
is the only consideration of Importance
and that those who put their trust IN
twelve 14-inch guns. rather than eight 10
inch guns, are necessarily victims OF the
traditional conservatism Of naval officers.
There are so many factors involved and
the whole question is 80 technical tnat
only naval officers Of experience are capa-
bic Of forming useful opinions on the de-
bated points. And even among them there
is still some disagreement
New-York tribune., 1916-07-04
THE BORDER BUNGLE
Latest in a Long and Distressing Series OF
BIunders.
To tho Editor 81 The Tribune.

To tho Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: For weeks past have been looking
for some expression in some paper OF the
facts contained in your news article OF To-
day from your Washington Bureau entitled
"Bordcr Bungle Stirs Army Men
SO evident has been the useless irritation
10 all Mexico since the chance OF catching
Villa has vanished so critical and illogIeal
has been the military situation since inc
purposc OF this bclated expedition has ceased,
that il has passed my understanding why no
ono before has criticised this additional e1-
annie Of the Administration bungllng in
Mexico.
Additional surprise Is caused by the source
Of the criticism reported. For high officlals
in the War Department" TO utter these con
demnations OF the State Department Is n
criticism BY them OF their commander IN
chief for il is well advertised by him that
he himself il conducting our dealings with
the First Chief
That there was plenty Of reason for send
Ing Pershing into the heart OF Northern
Mexico after villa is not denied. had the hd-
ministration been ready TO do so immediately
To send him when he was sent was practl-
caIlv homeless. To keep him there after IT
became
asinine. To continue to keep him there is
criminal stupidity.
II is absolute nonsense for the Admins
tration's press agents to say that peace or
war rests with Carranza. One does not renee
cut a neighbor's cattle by building fence
down into his property, nor has one Just
grievance il the neighbor should burn such
fence.
Mexicans can no longer look upon II as
chase of bandit They can only view 1t as
holding n military line for the entrance OF
additional forces.
Besides being a provocative. II Is at pres
ent frightful element Of military weakness
TO US. Il is only too likely that the provo
cation may, at any moment, result in fersh-
inc's thin long line being attacked at far
separated points by deuges OF the despised
Mexican troops. The result Will be the
presentation upon the altar OF stupidity oi
thousands of valuable American soldier ives
No soldier may complain OF any degree OF
risk and danger. II Is part of his calling
But the people of this country did not raise
their soldiers 20 be put in position IN
which they can only sell their lives as dearly
as possible when there is no military advan-
tage 10 be gained.
Cannot YOU do something toward correct
ing this impending military blunder?
Cannot some one, somebody. some collec-
ton of forces. impel the Administration to
let the officers Of the army handle the mill
tarv mower of the country toward preventing
the adding of military blunders 10 the never
ending series Of diplomatic blunders?
"ONE WHO HAS SERVED"
Brooklyn. July 3. 1916.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-04
Voting at the Front.

Various readers Of The Tribune-a let
ter from one Of them was printed in yes
terday's issue-are calling for emergency
legislation" to protect the voting privileges
of Guardsmen forced to be away from
home on Election Day. No such legisla-
ton is needed, for that right is assured
TO citizens of New York State absent from
home on military service by the state con-
stitution. and the election law prescribes
the manner in which the intention Of the
constitution shall be carried out.
Article II, Section I, Of the conStitu-
tion, stipulates: in time of war
no eector in the actual military service Of
the state or of the United States, in the
army or navy thereof, shall be deprived
of his vote by reason of his absence from
such election district; and the Legislature
shall have power TO provide the manner In
which and the time and place at which
such absent electors may vote, and for the
return and canvass of their votes in the
election districts in which they respec-
lively reside
This mandate the election law carries
out by directing the Secretary Of State to
make up a full register of such absent
voters from returns sent in to him by
the ranking officers of each command. For
these absent electors he must make up
pollbooks, ballots, known as war ballots,
New-York tribune., 1916-07-04
Making Thrift Unattractive.

There is not much point in wasting sym
pathy on the bare life that Mrs. Hetty
Green preferred to live. She got very lit
tie out of existence for her many mill
ions; but that little was what she wanted,
and who can use more?
Happiness is not necessarily matter Of
town houses and country estates, nor yet
of travel and friendships, nor even OF
working great things for other people.
Mrs. Hetty Green was the personifcation
of New England thrift and shrewdness-
or perhaps it would be more accurate to
say New Bedford thrift and shrewdness
since those qualities are popularly credited
with reaching high-water mark in that
town of her birth. She was a master Of
investing skill, and in her exercise of that
skill she found her great pleasure. To her
it was home, friends, food, drink and the
whole playground of life.
The one regret that we can muster over
such a life of rare energy and ability is
the discouraging effect of its example.
Such a life as Mrs. Green's does more 70
make thrift unattractive than years of
preaching can overcome. There are far
too many spenders in America to-day, and
il is high time that we settled down AM
learned a little common sense about money.
Spending is one of our chief national vices.
Yet when a little thrift and saving are
proposed such an example as Mrs Hetty
Green's is always cited with What's
the use!" The idea of openhandedness Is
upheld as the great good Of all others, let
the poorhouse come when it may.
OF course there is a thrift that has no
narrowness of life about it. Perhaps the
French, as a people, exhibit it in more
sensible, amiable form than any other
race. They are shrewd and careful and
save enough; but they are equally intent
on living just as comfortably and agree
ably as their income justifies. That is the
orderly mean, based on looking at the
chances Of life clear-eyed, that America
cannot too soon cultivate. 1t avoids ex-
travagance in all things of
thrift as well as reckless spending.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-04
Safe. Sane and Patriotic.

ANY one who thought that the lessenlng
of indiscriminate gunpowder noise and con-
seouent tetanus would result in denat-
ured Fourth of July, barren Of patriotism
and thrills, is advised TO look about him
to-day. Not in many years has the city
seen so numerous and varied celebrations
of the day. all planned directly to express
2 very real devotion 10 our flag and our
country.
The Mayors independence Day Commit
tee has shown an admirable spirit IN devils
ing and encouraging the events of the day.
and their efforts have been met more than
half way by the countless organizations
and individuals which have joined hands
in the work. New York promises tonight
to be a city both literally and figuratively
alight with patriotism.
Every one realizes we think, one prime
source of this stirring expression of long
latent feelings. Like the smallest country
village that has turned out TO send off its
quota Of men TO the firing line on the
Mexican border, this city has been stirred
deeply by the spectacle Of its volunteers
in khaki. There has been no cheap in
terest in the tinsel of war-there is little
enough gay or stirring in the drab trap
pings of our men or in the venture upon
which they entrain. 1t has been the faces
of the men who have marched in the plain
stuff of devotion and courage in their step
ping out that has seized our hearts and
brought US face to face again with the ulti-
mate things of the spirit. 1t is better
and braver independence Day we celebrate
for the shining test of patriotism we have
all been proud to share and see.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-04
Bigger Naval Guns.

1t has been decided at last to accept the
advice Of the General Board Of the Navy
and to mount 16-inch guns in our new bat
tleships. The question Of calibre has been
debated for many months in the Navy De
partment, and it may therefore be assumed
that the decision was not made without
due deliberation and careful weighing Of
evidence.
There are no guns in any Of the navieS
Of the world to-day, so far as is known, Of
calibre exceeding fifteen inches. 1t must
not, however, be assumed that the greater
the guns the more powerful and effective
the battleship. 1t is no secret that there
has been considerable opposition on the
part of some experienced officers in our
navy to the proposed jump from 14-inch to
l6-inch guns. The vague notion that big
ness of artillery is all that counts is mani
festly absurd. Bigness in itself is only an
inconvenience: as far as calibre is con-
cerned there were 16-inch guns in the
navies of thirty years ago. The problem
cannot be determined on such simple con-
siderations.
The lessons of the present war have. Of
course. been taken into account. The
Washington correspondent of one paper
saws the Dogger Bank fight made great
impression on those who were disinclned
TO recognize the possibility OF battles AZ
long range and adds that naval officers
here point out that the British battle
cruiser Lion, equipped with eight l3.5-inch
guns began TO destroy the Gerpaan cruiser
New-York tribune., 1916-07-04
NEARLY Perfect
Brooklyn. July 3, 1916.


To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Breakfast and The Tribune have made
getting up in the morning pleasure for me
for about three years. At times | have diff
fered with you, but never enough TO spoil the
great delight | take in reading +. p A,
Adams. Simonds and the rest. For me it has
been the nearly perfect newspaper.
Knowing that you receive hundreds Of let
ters Of commendation, have hesitated about
adding my little bit. This morning, however.
upon reading your story Of the purchase Of
"The Sun" by Mr. Munsey | could restrain
myself no longer. Your editorial when The
Sun" moved showed fine spirit, and the
space and publicity given to this story shows
that the spirit and common sense is ingrown.
Allow me to congratulate you sincerely for
being big enough to rise above the colven-
tionalities born Of jealousy alone.
JOHN ?. MAYNARD.
Brooklyn, July ., 1915.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-04
Socialism and Leadership.

The Social-Democratic party can claim
little of the credit due TO DR.. Llebknecht
for daring to beard militarism in its very
den. Liebknecht's courage and devotion
to principle are an argument Tor lndi-
yidualism rather than Socialism. Months
ago the intimidated and half-hearted So
cialist party of Germany expelled from
its membership practically the only man
of them who stood by the principles OF
which that party had boasted-until Its
professions were put to the test HAD
even a portion of Liebknecht's spirit been
shared by the body of men in company
with whom and for whom this democratic
leader was waging his fight against mill
tarism. the history of Germany during
these last two years might have been dit-
ferent. At any rate the Socialist party
would have retained some measure OF
worldwide respect as a sincere interna-
tionalist and humanitarian movement.
Socialism seeks to regenerate society
through the agency of class movement.
1t exalts the group and idealizes the mass.
1t bases its hope upon collective activity
rather than individual leadership. Yet
the history Of the Socialist movement itself
is scarcely more than the story of the revo-
lutionary idealism Of few non-conformlst
Wherever that party has succeeded IN
making any impression at all upon the life
and thought of the world the achievement
has been due almost entirely to the per
sonal force of an occasional leader, who
bv the way. not infrequently has been re-
pudiated by the comrades" the moment he
turned from oratory to deeds.
Even the economic philosophy Of Karl
Marx. upon which Socialism has built a
rigid orthodoxy, for a half century repeat
ing. like the words of an inspired creed,
not only the truths, but with equal rever-
ence the dead issues. errors and ldiosyn-
crasies Of Marks teaching, stands as per-
sonal literary monument to the genius OF
the great economist.
The present confusion of the Socialist
is the logical nemesis of a move
ment which seeks to deny the function Of
nersonalitv and the value Of leadership in
social progress.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-04

the proper envelopes TO accompany them
and lists of nominations. Elections may
be held at the quarters Of the command
ing officer of any command numbering in
its members more than ten qualified voters
of this state; if there are fewer than
ten voters in n command, they may vote
at such poll as is most convenient. be
fore voting each soldier or sailor must
make oath that he is duly quallfed cleo
tor of the State of New York.
After the election. which is surrounded
by proper safeguards, the pollbooks are
sent TO the Governor Of the state and by
him transmitted to the Secretary of state,
who compares them with the ballots,
shipped direct TO him. The ballots are
then sent TO the various counties OF which
the absent electors are residents for can
vass there. So far as is possible, the reg
Mar procedure of an election is supposed
70 be carried out in the field; when the bal
lots are received by the county officials the
regular procedure is also followed.
Secretary of State Hugo has said that
if il became necessary TO provide for the
casting of ballots in the field he would
make sure that the Guardsnren had
full facilities and instructions regarding
voting
New-York tribune., 1916-07-04
MIR. SONS FATAL FLUENCY
An Intimacy with the English That Coaks Lack of Substance
and LI.edes,ness Of Thought-Words Without Purpose
That LI,v. Become a National Misfortune

following it; should stand as the representa-
tive Of liberty, justice and humanity and
should champion those principles at what
ever cost" From almost any other person
in the position of chief authority this utter
ance would shake the country; from Presi-
dent Wilson it produced no effect beyond
polite applause.
The reason is plain. Those who heard or
read his words knew that there was no pur-
pose behind them save to express a thought
that seemed appropriate to the place and the
occasion. Americans who believe in the SEN
t.ment had no hope whstever that its deliv-
erance meant anything. and those who dis
sent from il had no fear that il would be
put into action.
For this is the same Executive who, at n
time when the principles of liberty, Justice
and humanity had been outraged. when
American citizens had been barbarously slain
and the very sovereignty of the United
States invaded, pictured this nation as too
proud TO fight" At that time. too, he was
improvising; we would not do him the dis
honor to believe that sentiment so lamen-
table was the result of deliberation and deep
conviction. We know, in fact, that it was a
mere product of his gift OF words because
he has never had the audacity or the folly
10 repeat IL.
The most recent expression, indeed means
precisely as much as the former. For the
vehement apostle Of national readiness. Of
preparedness in policy and action, of a pur-
pose 10 vindicate justice ''at whatever cost"
is the Executive who for twenty-three months
of an overwhelming world war and of ever
increasing complications involving this coun-
try has disparaged and neglected the cause
Of defence, and who has preached that peace,
not justice, is alone worth maintaining at
any price.
President Wilson's countrymen have
learned to discount his engaging mpromp-
tus. but foreign governments still give them
serious attention. His peculiar facility in
defamation is, therefore, a national misfort-
une, since it leads him TO neglect prepared
ness even in the matter of his public utter
ances. thereby compromising the interests of
the United States.
New-York tribune., 1916-07-04
Branch Banks.
From The Buffalo Erpress) }

tFron, The Buffalo Erprc5s)
Representative Glass, chairman of the
Ranking and Currency Committee of the
House. is not satisfied with the Senate
amendment which provides for branch banks,
and so has introduced one OF his own draft
ing. The Senate bill limits the number of
branches which national bank may estab-
lish to ten, and fixes various restrictions.
Mr. Glass's bill would permit national banks
TO establish branches without limit, so long
as the capital and other requirements were
complied with.
The measure provides that banks situated
in cities of 100000 population or more may
establish branches within the city limits.
National banks in smaller cities may estab-
lish branches within the limits of the county
in which they are situated, provided the
capital Of the parent bank is equal 10 the
aggregate of the amounts which would be re-
ouired Of each bank If il were organized
separately, with the amount required by the
parent bank itself.
The failure of the Glass BILL which is
now known as the Federal reserve act, TO
provide for the establishing of branch banks
by national banks was a disappointment TO
many bankers. but it was felt that permission
to establish branches would be given in due
time The law permits the establishment Of
foreign branches under suitable supervision,
and two or three of our largest banks have
opened foreign branches. There appears to
be no sound reason why the establishing Of
domestic branches should not be permitted.