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Evening star., 1916-12-12
SAYS CONSTANTINE
! HASCALLED TROOPS
General Mobilization Ordered,
According to Advices-M-
lies Plan Radical Steps. y
RULER CALLED TRAITOR
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. December IL, 2:15 p.m.-An
Exhcange Telegraph dispatch from
Copenhagen says advices have been re-
ceived there from Switzerland that King
Constantine of Greece has ordered gen.
eral mobilization.
The foreign office today states that the
British government is consulting Great
Britains allies in an effort to reach =
very radical solution Of the Greek prob
lem. S., ,st...
An Amsterdam dispatch to the Times
says that Count Reventlow, the well
known German military critic. says that
King Constantine now only desires TO
gain time to enable the Germans to con
centrate a relieving force. The count is
quoted as adding that 1t is uncertain II
the Greek supplies will last long enough
to permit the Germans to come to their
assistance.
Constantine Held Traitor.
PARIS, December II, 4:10 p.m.-A dis.
patch to La Liberte from Canea. Crete.
says the nhabitants of the city held a
largely attended meeting and passed n
resolution declaring the dethronement
of King Constantine and denouncing him
as a traitor to his country for having
turned the arms OF Greece against the
sons of the liberators of the nation and
the guarantors OF its independence. The
monarch also was denounced for having.
it was declared. diplomaticaly tried 70
impose a policy contrary to the tradi-
tions, interests and Inspirations Of
Greece. -
The troops present, the dispatch ADDS.
tore the crowns from their uniforms ana
sang patriotic hymns.
Sofia-Athens Wireless. '';
BERLIN, December 1.-THE neve-
paper AZ Est of Budapest prints dis
patch from Sofia announcing that wire.
less communication has been estaoiisneo
between Athens and Sofia
Evening star., 1916-12-12
win Of George W. Rickett Hilsd.

The will of George W. Rickett, dated
January 8. 1913. has been offered feE
probate. He leaves ais entire estate
to Mrs. Blanche H. Croissant as truss
tee for. Louisa v. Ricketf durina, her
life. On the death of Mrs. Riclxett the
estate IL to go to Mrs. Croiseah6s who
Is also named a. executrix. ~
Evening star., 1916-12-12
WANTS ALL BARRED
BUT CAUCAS|ANS
Senator Hardwick Urges Ex-
cIusion of All Others by
immigration Bill.

II he could have his way. Senator
Hardwick of Georgia told the Senate
today. he would write into the imIai-
grafton bill provision that no immi-
grant should come to the United States
who was not of pure Caucasian blood.
Il would write it in plain. unmis-
taxable language" said the Georgia
senator. This is. after all. a white
mans country. While I would not
treat with injustice the humblest citi-
zen Of any race among us. 1 do not see
why we further should admit the yell
low or brown or black man, to add to
the confusion we already have. The
only safe. the only wise. thing to do is
ments only"
Advocates Pending Measure.
Senator Hardwick urged passage Of
the pending bill together with the Sem
ate amendment to exclude Hindoos and
other Asiatics within an area describ-
ed by geographic lines. The Senate
amendment. he said. was not funda-
mental and did not justify any alarm.
Vice President Marshall laid before
the Senate today kilograms protesting
against the immigration bill from the
Workmen's Circle of Philadelphia and
the New York joint board OF Amalga-
mated Clothing Workers of America
The literacy test and the alleged re-
fusal by the bilrs terms of the right
of asylum were declared to be reasons
for it's defeat.
Senator Reed urged adoption of his
amendment to exclude all African
blacks from the United states. but 1t
was rejected by a vote of 80 to 81.
Six democratic senators - Husting,
MARITIME. Pomerene. shafroth, Thomas
and Thompson-joined the solid repub-
lican vote against the amendment.
Amendments Aimed at Negro Race.
Two amendments, aimed at the negro
race, were offered to the immigration
bill in the Senate yesterday afternoon
Senator Reed of Missouri offered an
amendment to exclude negro immi-
grants from Africa, and Senator Varda-
man of Mississippi introduced an
amendment setting forth that there is
some doubt whether the fourteenth
and fifteenth amendments to the Con-
stitution. enfranchising the negro.
were properly adopted. and directing
the Attorney General to lay the ques-
tion before the Supreme Court to nave
1t ascertain whether they were made
part OF the Constitution in the manner
provided for constitutional changes.
It became known definitely that Presi-
dent Wilson will veto the immigration
bill If 1t goes to him with the iiteracy
test provision, which 10 one of the chief
features OF the measure as 1t now
stands. He vetoed a similar measure
carly In his administration. Presidents
Cleveland and Taft also vetoed sucn
measure.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
$1,000 Worth of Pens Stolen.

Burglars last night visited the store
of Charles G. Stott G Co.. 1910 New
York avenue, and carried off fountain
pens valued at $1,000. Enertnce was
gained by opening a window on the
alley side of the premises. The win
dow was protected with an iron graf
ing that was fastened with a paddock,
it is stated. and the burglars had to
break off the lock in order to gain en-
trance to the building.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
PeSsimism Is Voiced
in London; Skepticism
as to Any Peace Basis

LONDON, December ~. 1859 p.m.-A
general note of pessimism prevails in
London. One prominent official express
ed himself to the Associated Press to-
day as being very skeptical that the
proposed terms would offer even a ba-
sis for negotiation.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
HOLDINGS IN STORAGE.
Report Shows Total of 1922, ,695 ,99C
Pounds of Beef Alone.

Frozen beef held by wholesale
slaughter and meat packing establish
ments and public cold storage on De-
cember / amounted to 122. 695. $50
pounds. according to an incomplete re-
port today by the Department of Agri-
culture Stocks held by all but thirty
of the ITO firms reporting showed an
Increase of 12.3s3.s7e pounds. or IL
per cent, over that held a year ago.
Holdings of cured beef. frozen pork
and lard show much heavier increases.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
To Press Election Inquiry.

Senator Owen of Oklahoma, having
withheld introduction of his bill to di-
rect an investigation into expenditures
of the recent national political cam
paign, Senator Kenyon Of Iowa, re-
publican. announced today that he
would submit such a resolution in the
near future. In the House a similar
investigation resolution is pending be-
fore the elections committee.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
PROVIDES HALF HOLIDAYS.
Bill Granting Saturday Privilege to
Government Employees introduced.

bill to give Saturday half holidays
to the employees of the government the
year around was introduced in the
senate today by Senator Penrose Of
Pennsylvania.
Senator Penrose also introduced q bill
providing for an increase in pay Of
government employees receiving $500
or less a year. Those employees re-
ceiving $500 or less are to be given an In
crease Of Is per cent; from $500 to
$1,400, 20 per cent; from $1,400 to
$4,000. Is per cent. and from 5000 to
$500 10 per r cent, ,. Thsss ns.sa:ss .rs
e. those employed by the ysaS ~
Evening star., 1916-12-12
British Foreign Office
Refuses to Discuss
German Peace Offer

LONDON. December II, 4:35 pm
The foreign office today informed the
Associated Press that it is unable to
discuss the German peace offer until
the terms have been received. Mean
while the attitude Of the British gov
ernment toward possible peace terms
remains as frequently enunctated by
the former premier and foreign secre-
tary.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
Russ Lose and Regain Position.

sPETROGRAD, UeCember II, via
London, 1850 p.m.-Teutonic forces took
the offensive yesterday in the region Of
Kixelin. in volhynia, west Of Lutsk.
Today's war oflice statement says the
Ralssians were pressed back. but that
Subsequently the position was regatned.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
70 Perfect Corrupt Practices Bill.

In order to perfect the corrupt prac-
t1oes bill to limit national campaign
contributions. Senator Owen. its author,
has agreed to let 1t be displaced az
fhe; nnfinishsd business Of the Senate
aaA Teferred back to the elections com.
Gn1f1oA 1e1esRayt JeauAxy h @..-sesl
Evening star., 1916-12-12
United States Not Approached.
Bulgaria's Possibfe Demands.

The Bulgarian legation in. v ashi ngton.
while without definite information Sf the
terms outlined by it's government. re-
CARDS it as certain that Bulgaria will ask
for Macedonia and Dobrudja. which for
merly belonged to her. The Bulgarian
government also wants the Danube to
be established as the boundary between
Bulgaria and Rumania. Dobrudja for
merly belonged to Bulgaria, but by the
treaty of Berlin was given to Rumania.
Evening star., 1916-12-12

Ivor Hayes. magistrate, and J. NJ.
Taylor, a farmer of Lexington county,
| s. C., were found guilty of peonage
fenced to a year and a day In the At
lanta penitentiaf ana to pay fne Of
! $500 each.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
PATENT OFFICE WORK
SERIOUSLY HAMPERED
Officials Disappointed by Failure Of
House Committee to Allow Fifty
More Examiners.

Failure Of the House appropriation
committee to grant in the Legislative
appropriation bill Just acted upon the
Increase Of fifty new members of the
examining corps Of the patent Office
asked by Commissioner Of Patents
Thomas Ewing has caused great dis
appointment among the officials OF the
Office and among officials of the In
terror Department at large.
The work Of reclassffcation of pat
ents could be completed in five years
If Commissioner Ewings request had
been granted, but at the present rate
classification will take thirty years
more, high officials of the patent office
pointed out today.
The work Of reclassifcation OF the
thousands and thousands of patents
seventeen years.
Work to Drag On for Years.
THE commissioner prepared a scheme
whereby the work could be completed
in five years." said an official today.
discussing the decisions of the appro-
priations committee of the House, as
made public yesterday. ''Now the
failure to grant the increase of $780,
900 asked for the fifty new members of
the examining corps will necessitate
the work dragging on for years.
Tho failure to grant this appropri-
alton is especially regrettable." the official
continued. since the patent office is
more than self-sustaining. having
turned into the Treasury of the United
States during the last fiscal year more
than $4,000, as Commissioner Ewing
pointed out in his official report.
Little Gained by Action.
while those interested In the welfare
Of the Office are glad that the increase
Of small per cents have been made in
the salaries Of clerks now on the rolls.
from larger standpoint absolutely
nothing will be gained to the patent
office, because this work of re-classifi-
cation is Of such prime Importance to
the inventors of the country and to the
country as whole.
1.-THE inventors of the country are
paying for better service than they
are getting They are paying in fees,
while the patent Office is not in a posi-
tion to do it's work PROPERLY. owing to
the great confusion which exists in
the classification of patents. Every
year patents are granted which should
not be granted.
'It is from this standpoint that the
failure Of Congress to allow the appro-
priation asked for by Commissioner
Ewing is especially regrettable. This
opinion Is shared by all the officials OF
the Office" concluded the official.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
GERMANY PROPOSES
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS
TO ENTENTE POWERS
CONTINUED from First Page.)

genius ana neFOiC actS 'od oAF loAuetS
have fashioned these facts as firm as
WEAKNESS, of his enemy, then he was
deceived"
The reichstag, by means of the ma
| tional auxiliary war service law. helped
to build a new offensive and defensive
| bulwark in the midst OF the great
struggle" the chancellor continued
Behind the fighting army stands the
nation at work-the gigantic force of
aim
Empire Disciplined Camp.
THE empire is not a besieged fortress
as our adversaries imagined, but one
gigantic and firmly discir1aed camp
with inexhaustible resources. That is
the German empire, which is firmly and
faithfully united with its brother in
arms. who have been tested in battle
and under Austro-Hungarian, Turkish
and Bulgarian flags. Not confused by
reservations we progressed with firm
decision, and we thus continue our
progress. always ready to defend our
selves and fight for our nations
existence. for it's free future. and al
ways ready to stretch out our hand
for peace.
Our strength has not made our ears
deaf to our responsibility before God
before our own nation and before hu-
manity. The declarations formerly
made by us concerning our readiness
for peace were evaded by our adver-
saries. Now we have advanced one
step further in this direction.
Single Thought of Emperor.
"on August 1. 1914. the emperor had
personally to take the gravest decision
which ever fell to the lot of German
the order for mobilization-whfch he
was compelled to give as a result of
the Russian mobilization. During
these long and earnest years of the
war the emperor has been moved by a
single thought: How peace could be
restored to safeguard Germany after
the struggle in which she has fought
VIGOROUSLY.
Nobody can testify better to this
than l. who bear the responsibility for
all actions eff the government In a
deep moral and religious sense of duty
toward his nation and beyond it to-
ward humanity. the emperor now con-
slders that the moment has come for
official action toward peace
Decide to Propose Peace Move.
His majesty therefore, in complete
harmony and in common with our al
lies. decided to propose to the hostile
powers to enter into peace negotia-
tons. This morning l transmitted a
note to this effect to all the hostile
powers. through the representatives of
>hSse i,o.. ers hiSH a.4u ....., g
our interests and rights in the hostile
2f"s asked the representatives of
Spain, the United States and Switzer-
b. = 20 forward that note
The same procedure has been adopt
ed today in Vienna. Constantinop,e and
Sofia. Other neutral states and his
holiness the Pope have been similarly
informed"
Evening star., 1916-12-12
Appeal Made at Citizens Meeting.

Evan H. Tucker. president of North
east Washington Citizens Association,
at the regular meeting of the associa-
ton held last night at Northeast Tenn
Pile, made an earnest appeal for funds
for Christmas cheer for troops on the
border.
These young men are far away from
their families and friends" said Mr..
Tucker. "and it is as little as we can
do to contribute our mites to cheer
them The Evening Star has under
taken the commendable task of seeing
that they are given holiday cheer"
Most of the soldiers. he said. will get
remembrances from their homes, but
some may not have relatives to re-
member them.
But what The Star has undertaken"
he said, "is a matter of having the en-
tire community take hand in the holi-
day remembrance, and coming from the
entire community the soldiers certainly
will be made happy.
A collection was taken UP at the
meeting.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
DAY IN CONGRESS.
Senate:
Met at noon.

Debate resumed on immigration
bill.
Democratic steering committee
left action on Christmas recess to
House Of Representatives.
H0uHes
Met at noon.
Resumed discussion of the Indi.
an appropriation bill.
Secretary Daniels testified be-
fore the naval committee.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
House
District in Congress.
Senates

Senator Salisbury of Delaware.
introduced q joint resolution by
request, inviting the people Of
the country to attend the inaue-3
uration Of President Wilson on
March s.
A petition Of the Citizens North
west Suburban Association favor
ing the erection Of a new mu-
nfcipAl hospital was presented by
Senator Gallinger Of New Hamp-
shire.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
President Wilson Gets News.
But Makes No Comment

News that Germany and her allies
were about to enter on peace negotia-
tions was Immediately sent to Presi-
dent Wilson. Speaking for the Presi-
dent, Secretary Tumulty said he was
deeply interested, but could make no
comment, at least until 1t was learned
what reception the proposal received
from the entente allies.
The State Department received it's
first information of Germany's pro-
posal through the Associated Press dis
patches. from which officials assumed
that the offices of the neutrals address,
ed are asked only to transmit the pro-
posals. This will be done. SO far as the
United States is concerned. promptly on
receipt of the official dispatches in
Washington. They will be forwarded
to all the entente countries where the
United States represents the central
powers diplomatically.
Possible Action by United States.
company the transmission with any
comment'or suggestion, it was indicat-
ed. depends entirely upon the nature
of the proposal and whether it is con-
sidered likely of consideration. If the
offer is dee1ced one on which all sides
might negotiate, the United States
probably would urge that it be taken
up.
In transmitting the proposals it was
officially stated the United States prob
ably would follow the practice which
has been iHvariable SO far in acting as
the medium of communication between
the hostile governments and would not
make them public. The terms would.
of course. be known to President Will
son and Secretary Lansing, who would
examine them to determine whether
they should be accompanied by any
word from the United States.
Discussed by Congressman.
The news was practically the only
topic of discussion among members of
Congress as they assembled for the
ing was scheduled this afternoon at the
White House. and there was no doubt
it would be discussed there. The for
eigh embassies and legations received
their first information of the event
through Associated Press dispatches.
On every hand the discussion turned to
what had moved Germany and her allies
to make their proposals at this time.
Although for many weeks there have
been persistent and officially denied re-
ports that some peace proposal was
about to be made by President Wilson,
there was no open indication that the
central powers themselves were about to
make one. Generally the announcement
was distinct surprise through official
and diplomatic circles.
One Prevailing Opinion.
One prevailing opinion was that the
Germanic allies had brought out their
peace offer at this time with the ex-
pectation of making terms which might
be acceptable TO- the allies OF England
and in effect might possibly cause the
British government to yield to the pres
sure Of the nations. lighting with her.
In this connection. the recent crisis in
Russia, in which the dnmas stnterfered to
prevent the negotiations OF separate
peace with Germany, was recalled AZ an
I1ndteati0R ofywhat the German foreign
Evening star., 1916-12-12

at 20 cents q pound while a competi-
tor in the same town paid only 40
Some weeklies. he said, he was inform
ed were paying $50 cents pound
George W. Marble. representing Kan
sas papers and George NJ. Hosmer of
the Colorado Editorial Association.
said papers he represented had been
unable to buy paper at the mills. and
were forced to purchase from jobbers
at almost prohibitive prices Corre-
spondence with newspaper owners
throughout the country, said Mr.. Hos
mer. convinced him this situation exist
ed generally.
The hearing was resumed at O'Clock
when consideration was given to the
question Of the reasonableness of the
prices quoted by the publishers at the
morning session.
Tables PREPARED by the commission
were brought, out at the hearing to
show the following conditions:
Both Canadian and United States
averages show no increase in cost of
paper manufacture in the first half of
1916 as compared with 1915.
Selling expenses in the first half of
1915 were lower than in 1918 and profits
per ton were higher. The percentage
Of profit on investment. figured On book
cent In 1915 for nineteen companies, to
0-34 per cent for fifteen companies in
the first half of 1915 Rates of profit
on the cost of investment would have
been even higher could the figures have
been obtained.
Price Increases in 1915.
Market prices increased in 1916 to a
much greater extent than contract
prices.
Canadian mills are manufacturing
print paper at about $3.50 ton less
than American mills.
Both production and imports in
creased in the first half Of 1916 over
1915 and 1914. After deducting ex-
ports the quantity available for domes-
tic consumption in the first half of
1916 was II per cent greater than in
the FIRST half of 1915 and per cent
greater than in the second half of that
year. Deliveries. however. more than
took care of the increase and stocks
on hand at all points decreased 10.34O
tons In the first half Of 1916.
Queries as to Remedies.
The statistical data presented by the
commission. phases Of which those who
testified were asked to explain. con-
ciuded with a series of questions as to
possible remedies. They were:
What measures can be adopted 10
bring about the more equitable dis
tribution Of paper among publishers?
What measures can be adopted to pre-
vent prices from rising to prohibitive
levels?
Ii cooperation between large pub
fishers and manufacturers feasible?
Would an embargo on exports be
advisable?
Would publishers profit in the long
run by refraining from entering into
coo6acts covering a long period OF
time at a nxed price?
Can small publishers profit by adopt-
ing the plan Of cooperative buying.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
PUBLISHERS TELL
OF PAPER FAMINE

Continued from First Paee.)
Evening star., 1916-12-12
No Hope of Mr.. Wilson Acting.

In German quarters it was added that
the central powers had brought out
their peace proposals now because they
were convinced there was no hope of
President Wilson making proposals at
this time.
Several times within the last few
weeks these diplomats had thought
President Wilson was about to make
suggestions to the belligerents. AS the
expected offer failed to materialize each
time their hopes for mediation by the
United States within the near future
waned, and Germany. abandoning hope
that the United States would make a
move, determined to do so herself.
Evening star., 1916-12-12
CAPITAL TRACTION
COST IS ADJUSTED
Utilities Commission Compro-
misses on $10,996,214 in
Valuation Proceedings.
WAY OPEN FOR SPEEDY END

Taking a short cut to the goal in
view, the public utilities commission
and the Capital Traction Company to-
day adjusted differences between cost
of reproduction figures as found by
their respective experts and accepted
$1O,996,214 as the estimated cost of
reproduction Of the physical property
Of the company as of June 80. 1914.
This paves the way for a speedy de-
termination of the valuation proceed
ings with respect to this company. The
agreement reached covers only the
L. Pillsbury. chief engineer of the util-
tiles commission.
Mr.. PilIsbury's total reproduction
cost estimate was $1O.2l2.17o. That of
White Engineering Company. was $11.-
240.S59. The adjusted amount accepted
is $754,039 more than Mr. Pillsbury's
allowance, but this includes more than
$4,000 for tools and supplies, as to which
there was no controversy.
Some Exceptions Are Noted.
In reaching the agreement the company
expressly excepted figures relating to
land, interest, taxes and insurance on
land and working capital.
otHcl iltliS VI Ndlue IlOt touCucu ol
Mr.. Pillsbury''s report. and, therefore,
not carried in the agreement, for which
the company claims credit. will be con-
sidered at hearings to be held later.
'FThe difference in the total cost OF re-
production of the physical property of
the Capital Traction Company. as de-
termined by its engineers and by the
engineers of the commission. was re-
markabIy small. and the adjustment
reached this morning is logical result, -
said Chairman Charles w. Kutz Of the
commission.
ITO have the work of the commits
sions engineers confirmed by the judg-
ment of the ]. G. White Engineering
Company. with such a small difference,
is gratifying.
'1t should be borne in mind that the
agreement covers only the cost Of re-
production of the bulk Of the physical
property belonging to the company
and that the cost of reproduction is
only one element of the fair value of
the property of this company which the
commission is by law required to deter.
mine.