Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

win the coming Of the new year it fs pleasant to forget all the horrors of 1915. but we who study the stars foresee that 1916 will transcend Tn | startling events. upheayals of nature and waste of human life any twelve months in previous history. The rec i ord of the new year, however, will not I he altogether somber, for 1916 will be a period of greatest extremes. While all the forces of nature appear to unite for the destruction or materaal {. things there will be a clearer yislon concerning the unseen world Coun- terbalancing greed, cruelty and self sshness, herofsm, kindness and Sacr1- fee will tend to uplift the races or Doubtless the first question in every ! mind will be: What do the seers pre- : dict concerning the war? The answer is that the end is far off. Although l there will be periods when strong current appears to be carrying the conflicting nations toward peace, 1t IS not likely that the great world com bat will end until 1918. One of the [ times when peace appears probable will be in March. 1916, and the other : in the summer of 1913.
 A War of Cycles.
 This is a cycle war. The sub-cycle of Mars, the warrior, began with the 1 equinox of 1909, in the cycle of Jupi-
 
 period of Saturn, the subduer, came, in 1914, the war cloud burst, and 1t is probable that the conflict will con- tinue until 1918. when dawns the pe- riod of Venus. human love and sym pathy. Unfortunately, the sub-cycle of Mars continues until 1914, and even though there may be tempo rary cessation of hostilities in 1916 or 1918, war is likely to break out with renewed vigor later. Unless peace is IN1 land, Norway and Sweden may be- come involved in the war. There are also certain indications that March and June may be months of peril for the United States, through internal troubles as well as external dangers.
 Germany comes under a threatening sway of the planets in January and March The death of 8 high official, possibly a member of the royal fam !; fly, is foreshadowed. Discomfort will breed in all classes, and the policy of the war lords may be severely criti- cized. Disasters at sea are indicated. May shows peril for either the Kaiser or the Crown Prince. The summer is more encouraging, but an adverse change in December, 1916, precedes sudden and startling events
 A Crisis and Recovery.
 England has rather a dubious aug ury, including sudden reverses for January, danger rom ar ra1OS the first week in February and catas- trophes on the seas. While the navy may gain in June losses are likely in the middle of the month. Trouble over loans is presaged for the summer. September brings crisis, followed by an upward sweep for the better in December.
 Italy may expect victories and re- verses in rapid succession. Riots over food and credit are probable. Condi- tions should improve in May, but member of the cabinet will be in trouble. From September, 1916, to May, 1917, lost ground should be re- gained, If the King escapes danger from the late spring to midsummer.
 Belgium has little hope of better times until 1918 or 1919. Peril and losses threaten King Albert in Febru- ary. Women and children may suffer additional horrors. More public build ings may be destroyed.
 France should find its financial con- dition improved during the course of the year. The army may suffer set backs in March and April. followed by heavy losses in July and August Gains are prognosticated for early April and June. In November and De- cember, treachery may be uncovered,