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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
| rges Tair Hearing

THE Manchester Guardian" says:
1.-TWO things appear TO emerge from
this brief and dignifed statement 10y
Bonar Law first. that the government
will not refuse 20 consider on theii
merits any proposals that may be maze
20 them: secondly. they Will not allow
the general character Of the terms on
which alone they will consent to con
cludc peace 20 remain for a moment IN
doubt That is as IL should be.
Let Us be as resolute as the case
demands in the terms upon which We
deem X necessary TO insist, but let IL
never be said that We refused IN mere
insolence or leyity 10 listen TO the very
name Of peace
"The Spectator" leads its discussion
Of peace with this quotation from LIN
coin: I'VE accepted this wsr for Al
object. d worthy object, and the "st
will end when that object is attained.
Under God hope Il never VIII end
until that time" The weekly then
continues:
III VIC were the government we
would meet the German peace pro
posals with one word PREPARATION
We would tell the Kaiser and ms
Chancellor that if they will accept the
principle Of reparstion for Belgium
ruined and desolate, for the devastated
cities and fields Of France, for Serbia
ravaged and overrun, for the massaelte {
Of the Armenian nation, ard for the
nameless horrors that have dogged tne
footsteps Of the German army IN tne
Fast and West; OF reparation Tor every
woman outraged. for every child bsyo-
neted. every hostage murdered, every
home given to the flames. that on the the
bseis Of reparation we can tell them
our terms. but on no other basis.
III they will not promise full repsrS. .
ton for deeds whose infamy cannot oe
matched in the records OF mshnlnu
+to, ,yo would answer that we nave
nothing further to say TO them.
NO matter how tempting thelr
actual terms may be, not one oil me
Allies will listen. Silence is the only
reply"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16

peace, but the hour must come when
the great masses Of those who are IN
letters will regain freedom OF speech
and freedom OF movement
The "Vossche Zeitung" says: zone
would think common sense must prompt
the powers at war with us al least TO
inquire what the peace conditions are.
Their character has been outlined by
the Chancellor, who said that the
agreement must safeguard the exist
ence, honor and liberty Of development
of the Central European nations and
that II also must guarantee lasting
peace. This means that the condi-
tions could not be OF such nature "a
TO offend the dignity Of other nations
almost all neutral newspapers take
the attitude that the people IN the
Entente countries must certainly share
the views Of the German Chancellor as
10 the sdyisability of entering on peace
negotiations. SAYS the Overseas News
Agency. Some newspapers say the only
question is whether the Entente gov
ernments will understand or desire 10
hear the voice Of the people. Some OF
these newspapers, especially IN swift
zerland and Scandinavia, discuss the
problem Of what neutrals ought to do
II the action OF the Central Powers
should fail on account of the attitude
of the Entente.
"The 'Nieuwe Courans.' Of The Hague
says the Entente governments must de
eide the matter without being infu-
enced by the rawlings OF the mad press.
The 'Vaderland' asserts it is hardly
credible that the first step OF the Cen
trial Powers should not be followed by
others. The Post OF Zurich, says:
The nations are ready Tor peace
Whether the leading men are ready
must be decided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16

Germany expects to give the Allies will
demand, and all that Germany doesn't
wish 10 give the Allies will Eight to'
until the end. France, particularly
will tight for Alsace-Lorraine until ne
end
Nevertheless, Mr.. Swope believes that
the Allies will accept the invitation Of
Germany and hold discussion WITH
her upon peace terms.
NO nation or group Of nations a.
this time" he pointed out, can repv'
date peace without nrst showing
willingness 10 secure IT,"
In closing, the speaker predicted:
1.-THE one farreaehing and glorious
good that will come out Of this wH
will be a liberal and democratic ge'.
eminent for Germany. | believe W
United States has wonderful .oppcr
tunity 70 accomplish great results toI
the cause OF democracy by showing ]"
benefits"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
British Soldiers Only
Mildly Interested

With the British Armies in France,
Dec. Germany's proposal to enter
INTO peace negotiations created only
mild interest among the officers ano
soldiers Of the British armies ID
France. The gist Of the proposal was
ricked up by wireless and forwarded 70
the various army and corps headQuaI-
ters. from which the news slowly radi-
ated to all parts Of the line.
Most Of the officers expressed the be
lief that the proposal was merely a
diplomatic diversion following Ger
many's successes in Rumania and IN
tended TO magnify those successes into
a vital phase Of the war.
Il was expected that Emperor VIII
ANS manifesto 10 his troops might
lead 10 a demonstration in their front
line trenches. but British officers say
they have seen 10 demonstrations any
where. At one stage Of the war the
Germans used TO hoist various worded
signboards from the trenches when
events Of Importance happened. There
has been no such demonstration re-
garding the peace proposal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
PARIS SUFFERING
FAMINE IN FUEL;
PRICES SOARING
Coal and Wood Almost Unob'
tainable - Crisis Prevents
Christmas Midnight Mass
BY FRED Il. PlTNE1
LRY Cshle 70 TIC Tibuns.

Paris, Dec. i5.-For the first time IN
many centuries there will be no mid'
night Christmas mass in Paris this
year. Cardinal Annette, Archbishop OF
Paris, has issued a decree forbidding
It on account of the coal and light
crisis. The holiday services VIII be
held in the daytime instead.
Americans have no idea OF the hlgn
price of coal ana wood here. Nooi Is
now selling at $3.50 a hundred pounds.
But the worst part of it is that both
wood and coal are almost unobtsinabie.
There is likely TO be a great deal OF
suffering from the cold this winter.
In other respects, however Christ
mas seems likely to be the sane as +: u !.
was in pre-wsr Gays. The familiar
booths are already SET 10 on the bouIe'
wards and the shops are crowded WIN
Christmas buyers.
There is this difference: This year
even bigger efforts are being made imam
last year to introduce French maze
TOYS. All the moving picture houses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16

dence Of the Allies on British credit
and impresscs the necessity Of the
hsquith formula of adequate repara-
ton and adequate security. Adequate
reparation implies financial succor TO
devasted areas after the war.
If the Central Powers are prac-
tically bankrupt this would only be
possible with neutral aid, such as
Britain afforded TO France after the
Franco-Prussian War. Even for
war, as THE Telegraph points ont,
following Bonar Law, the financial
capacity of Britain is strictly limited.
The return to peace will impose an
strain upon all our
credit institutions in restoring indus
try 20 a peace basis and providing
tor maturing Treasury bills.
Will New York be able TO help Eu-
rope as London helped it in 1871?
Whatever may he the immediate
outcome, everybody feels that things
will never return to the position they
were in before the German Chan
cellor, evidently under strong inter
Hal and Austrian pressure, broke
the ice.
The City watches the new develop
ments with restrained anxiety and
quiet satisfaction, the tone Of the
stock markets being frmer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16

defined. Why not face the music
now ."
Definition of the policy OF the En-
tcntc Allies in regard to Poland -
called for by The Evenin~ Stand
ard" This newspaper says that. al
though the plan Of the Germans gives
tho Poles = good deal less than they
desire. nevertheless ~ represents
good deal more than they have been
offered thus far by the other side
and continues:
For tho moment. therefore. the
German scheme holds the field. The
only vav Of driving IL Of the field Il
for the Allies to agree upon and make
known their own intended solution Of
This particular problem
Referring TO the Polish demand for
a united Poland. with an elected king.
the paper says the Poles are anxious
that the question be treated as
European one. and adds: "a Russia
supports France and England IN guar
anteeing the independence OF Bel
GUM. so England and France must
support Russia in guaranteeing the
independence Of united Poland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
ITALY SPENDS s2,4OO,Ooo,m

Paris, Dec. l5.--ln a statement pei''s
the Italian Chamber OF Deputies 'sE
tordsy. as reported in Hayss dispa''.
from Rome. Paolo Carcsno, Minister O.
the Treasury. announced that ~"
spent $1,000, 0OO, 900 on the war bets wee
June 80. 1915, and November ~, i,s..
Total expenditures in the rsesi SOL o ss
ended June 80, 1915, were 81, l2o'ovV,uv.
Ordinary receipts in the h'eai 49, :,
were ST46,s00.000. From the 80. -
bonds Sl.22i. 900 was resliLss.
left a deficit OF sl5s, 10000. Inc ~
mated deficit for the current year, ~
ing June 30, 1917, is $685., lOooVV, Nn
the Finance Minister said must os "a
vided for b. credits abroad ana
sale of bonds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
Is Lloyd George Gambler?
Berlin "Tageblatt" Asks

Berlin by wireless to Sayviile). Dec.
15-The "Tageblatt" says that II is ap-
parent from recent utterances IN hos
tile countries that sensible persons
there understand it is impossible to re-
gard the peace proposal Of the Central
Powers a. a sign of weakness, but adds
that other persons in those countries
oppose premature peace" Balancing
these two tendencies, the "Tageblatt'
says:
"Can Premier Lloyd George have
turned from a sober statesman 70 q
rambler? Can he have forgotten
Craftsmanship is the art Of pOssibili-
ties? II LLOYD George and his col
leagues forget this they themselves
and their nations will have to suffer
the consequences.
Warning the public not 70 be too
sanguine. this newspaper continues:
eft may be that negative answer is
being prepared for the messenger Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16

thew are cinemss here-are regu.ari5
carrying picture displays Of frencn
TOYS, especially those made by GIlno
and crippled soldiers. Several shops
have opened 20 handle these toys ~nd
other articles made b. soldiers eNelu-
sively. .-. H.
In view OF the agitation against the
manufacture of articles Of luxury,
campaign has been begun 20 show
Frances dependence in large meas.
ure on foreign trade for manufacturer,
silk and other dress goods. gowns ana
articles of luxury generally
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
ALLIES DEMAND
SINCERITY PROOF
Continued from page

the brief expression made yesterday
by Andrew Bonar Law. the government
leader in the House Of Commons, that
the British governments policy still
was based on adequate PREPARATION
FOR the past and security for the
future"
1t is noticeable that several infu.
entail newspapers take the view that
this leaves the way open for not sum
marly refusing 10 consider the pro
posal and for an enurciation Of the
essential aims and objects for which
the Entente Allies are contenGins.
THE Manchester Guardian" reflect
ing provincial sentiment, and "Thc
Westminster Gazette" are among the
newspapers taking this view. The lat
ter says that If the German proposal
takes an offensive form and appears
as though demanded by conquerOrs
from the vanquished the only reply to
the insult would be a contemptuous
silence. and continues:
But if il is sincere We should de-
sire to answer with reasonable eN-
PLANTATION Of why our principal aims
NhIlOt ne GUN l4 biliFfu niAA NtttAN tst'I~
Of European system we think nee
cssary 10 secure the future
The newspaper points out that Ger
many's chief appeal is to neutral SEN
timent and that it is therefore Of the
greatest importance that Great Brit
ain should carry neutral opinion I'M
the final stage "by presenting our
aims and objects in a manner which
viii kindle neutral sympathy and be
clear TO their understanding"
ReparatOn First
The Evening Star says that IL
Germany is ready 10 render adequate
PREPARATION she can have peace, and
continues:
I'VE agree that the German over
lures must not be dismissed as a mere
trick or trap. Candor is demanded
By our soldiers in the trenches, by
their relatives in the home and by the
nations who are pouring out their
labos. their life and their wealth.
There is nothing TO lose by fear
less frankness and there is every
thing 10 be gained. Let the poole o.
Germany and her allies know what
they are asked to give 70 this groan-
ing Europe Of ours. PREPARATION is
e word that can be defined and Sc
curity' is q word that can be defined.
Sooner or later these words must be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
j. 5. MONEY HOPE
OF ALL EUROPE
Fighting Nations Turn
Here for Aid After
War
PEACE TALK HITS
TRADE OF WORLD
Japanese Stock Upheaval
Shows Farreaching III
feet on Markets
Bv FRANCIS ". HIRSI
.By cable 90 The Tribune

London, Dec. 15.-The panic on
the Japanese stock exchanges and
;he heavy decline in security prices
in New York show the enormous dis
location Of trade which the cessation
Of war and the elimination Of war
orders will effect. The cost Of sup
plies for the army is heavier than
ever. with the output larger, though
the rise in daily expenditure TO S2S'-
100000. announced Yesterday by
Bonar Law. is partly attributable to
the great rise in prices.
But interest on the debt contracted
now will have to be paid for when
prices fall and the purchasing power
of the pound rises. This may oe one
OF the reasons which, after the war
will furnish bankrupt states with an
alleged excuse for reducing interest
rates or fixing their currencies at
lower values.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
POPE TO ISSUE PEACE
PLEA FOR CHRISTMAS

London, Dec l5.-ALunch
dispatch to the "TagcbIatl,
of Berlin. as forwarded from
Copenhagen, says that in re-
spouse 10 the peace note OF
the Central Powers the Pope
in a few days will issue a
Christmas proclamation to all
the belligcrents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
Peace Universal Topic

The arrival of a dove in the place
Of a Zeppelin from the German ark
is the topic of all private converse
tons. Peace was practically impos-
sible until overtures came from Ger
many. As the German government
was the first 20 make war and launch
ultimatums. so the Germans must be
the first 10 seek peace and must do it
openly.
This is felt to be d question Of
morality and common sense and not
merely Of diplomatic etiquette.
Bonar Laws speech yesterday
made a deep impression on all par
ties. The financial and food prob
lens as stated by him and Davenport
indicate the need Of utmost care and
circumspection.
There is no need Of pessimism or
panicky feeling so long as adequate
measures are taken in advance to
husband money and food resources
by the strictest economy and the clos
:ng down Of all superfuities.
Moderate and semi-official or indie
pendent newspapers like "The Tele-
graph" "The Manchester Guardian, "
"The Westminster Gazette" 1.-THE
Yorkshire Post" and "The Aberdeen
Free Press" representing strong
currents Of Liberal and Conservative
opinion, take the view that the Ger
man Chancellor's skilful move must
be skilfully met, and cannot be dealt
with by a rough negative.
Credit a Factor
The Manchester Guardian is the
principal supporter Of Lloyd George
among the Liberal newspapers. 1.-THE
Telegraph emphasizes the Deepen
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
ROAD OILING FIGURES
COSTS VERY LITTLE MONEY
PRESENT EXPENDITURES.

Figures compiled by City Clerk
John Stone give the total of the as
phalt oiling expense for this season
as $S51S5. This includes the oil and
gravel for the part of the city around
the public square, one block east of
the Lancaster House, one block west
to the Hotel linda, two blocks north
to the depot, one block on North Mad
ison fronting the G. H. Baxter and
Harry Brown residences, the Beetown
road from Horace Hymer's to Mrs. Al
BudwOrth's and So. Madison street
from the City Hall to Mrs. Ohlert's
residence-a distance of about six and
one-half blocks. The total distance
is 1912 blocks making the cost per
block, $43.64
The grade of oil used is the liquid
asphalt and this is applied by regu-
lar oiler. Following the gravel is
sprinkIed on and rolled. The cost per
running foot is as follows:
North, east and west sides of square,
including approaching streets, zoe.
South side square, 16 cents. Congre-
Baxter block, 16 cents.
Other blocks, S1a cents. The differ
ence lies in the width of the streets
and the amount of oiling necessary.
In all cases except around the
square, the cost is divided between the
property owners on each side of the
street The assessment almost pays
for the oil and gravel and the city pays
for labor of putting it on out of the
general fund.
Figuring the total distance around
the square as being 1920 feet the cost
at twenty cents a foot would amount
to 1924. Considering the conditions OF
the streets and the similarity to actual
asphalt, this seems a small sum.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
NEW PORTERS' BRIDGE STARTED.

The famous Porter's bridge spanning
Grant river will soon be a thing of the
past unless the new structure now be-
ing erected by c. E. Rich & Co., takes
the name of the old one. At present
one abutment is in and the other
started. AS soon as the foundations
are down the steel work will COM
mence and this will involve 10000 lbs.
of structural and 5000 pounds of re-
inforcing steel.
The bridge will consist of one 100
foot span and be one foot higher than
the old one with twenty-foot truss.
It is located sixty feet west OF the
present structure on the main road
and is being built on dry land.
After the work is done, eXcavating
will be started and Grant river which
makes a bend to the east at this point
will be turned straight to run under
the new bridge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
ANVILS Silent WHILE
BLACKSNITHS PICNIC
SONS OF FORGE WITH THEIR FAM
LIES AND FRIENDS HAD GOOD
TIME Al SCHREINER PARK.

In accordance with their deep-laid
plans, the Grant county blacksmiths
gathered at Schreiner park last Sat
urday and proceeded to have a day of
rest and Notification.
There were about seventy persons
present, including the blacksmiths'
families and friends and two sittings
at the big tables were necessary to
accommodate the crowd.
The boys gathered around dinner
time, as some of them came from a
distance, and on the tables were piled
things that only blacksmiths and
hungry, wan-lOOking newspaper men
know how to appreciate. Over at the
big spring was mammoth jar Of
lemonade that tasted like nectar and,
(happy idea), on each walnut tree was
nailed box of juicy Log Cabin Gig
arS.
After dinner the men lOafed around,
the women visited and the little folks
padded in the water ana played when
they were not eating ice cream cones.
The musical program came on in the
q
pressly for this purpose. The black
smiths are VIGOROUSLY lovers of good
music and while they didn't sing the
anvil chorus, they did sing "America"
and everybody joined in. Mrs. Oscar
Sitter sang several beautifully rem
dered vocal solos accompanied on the
piano by Miss Emily Roberts, and fol-
10 fho4 vi
duet ~ Misses Frances t"'esbaum anC
Myrl Burrows, Miss Myrtle Pendleton
acting as accOmpanist. Master Jack
Kilby gave a recitation that was en-
Enthusiastically applauded and Mr.. John
/ 21ott Ct the Fraternity made w
rem; rlls in no j; happy vein.
The day is set aside by the black
smiths of America as their annual
holiday and the Grant county fratern-
ity lived up to it in every way.
The party broke up at shutdown with
a generally expressed hope that all
would be present next year at PotosI
for another day Of rest and fun.
Blacksmiths and their families and
guests present were: John BrOgley,
EIlenboro; Will Tiller, Henry Belz,
Henry Bausch, Otto Waldman, Matt
Wissbaum Henry Carroll, Joseph
Caspers, Henry Pagenkopf, Lou Fisch-
er, A. i. Sherna an Matt Wiesbanmy
Henry Tile. Lancaster; Len Beider-
man. Joseph Till, Joseph Pelikan, Fen
nimore; VIM Mauger, John and Chas~
Piquett Bert Farrell, Aft Miller, Will
bur Kopp, H. e. Pitts, Will lJentz,
Lee KempthOrne, Thomas Bridges,
PIatteville; Reuben French and Geo
Tornowski, Bloomington; John Wun-
derlein, Hurricane, and many other
friends.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
MORE HARVEST YIELDS
RECORDS AT RANDOM PAST WEEK
SHOW SMALL GRAIN AVERAGES
TO STILL BE HEAVY YIELD.

Through the courtesy OF Henry
Walker, the Herald is able to give
still more summaries of the harvest
for the past seven days.
The yields are still indicative Of
plenty, despite the dry weather affect
ing later crops. Here they are:
Will Cox, South Lancaster, 1888
bushels of oats from so acres.
James Bevins, 2,136 bushels of oats
from IS acres.
Frank Renaldi, oats average II
bushels.
Ira Murphy, average so bushels.
Allen Vincent, average, 68 bushels.
Louis Vesperman, LOO bushels Of
oats from 35 acres.
Frank Morehouse, 1,425 bushels OF
oats from 20 acres.
Robert Bevins, 1,772 bushels OF
oats from 50 acres.
Theodore Longmire, 2,l06 bushels
oats from 50 acres.
Will Schiffman, 1,175 bushels oats
from 20 acres.
William Gelbach, 2,O72 bushels of
oats from 40 acres.
Frank Turner. 1924 bushels oats
from "a acres. 35 bushels OF wheat,
one acre.
Frank ZeIlers, 2,677 bushels oats,
so acres.
Joey Bailie. Potosi, 5000 bushels Of
oats from 30 acres; $50 bushels OF
Timothy, "A acres.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
BIG BADGER FAIR.

August 90, 30, 81 and Sept. l are the
dates set for the Big Badger Fair at
Platteville and, according to bills sent
out the event will be bigger and better
than ever Some of the features are:
Big automobile parade, Wednesday,,
Aug. 80 5000 to be given away as
prizes. Decorated automobile exhibit
ton, Friday. Baseball games at the
fair grounds on Thursday and Friday.
Carnival company, fine speed program,
balloon ascensiOns, and Roman pag-
cant in front of grand stand on Thurs
day and Friday evenings. This last
spectacle will be free. Platteville ex-
tends cordial welcome to outside
people to attend the fair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

A Ford car hurting down Cheever
hill just southwest Of Platteville last
Friday evening shortly after o'clock,
turning arounl on the level ground
approaching the bridge and then tip
ping over two times on the ground,
drew the attention of Mrs. Dennis
Roselip and children, of Platteville,
who were picnicking on the prairie
nearby, and Clarence Kicks, employed
on the Cheever hill road project and
living with his family in a tent near
the bridge. Going to the scene they
found six people, occupants OF the car,
none of them seriously injured except
Miss Mildred Levins, aged Is, Ian
caster girl, who was lying on the road
side unconscious.
DR.. Cunningham was telephoned for
at once and soon reached the scene.
Miss Levins was taken to the hospital
where an X-Ray examination was
made.
The physicians found that girls
neck was broken near the base OF the
skull and other injuries sustained to
the spinal column. No other injuries
beyond slight bruises were noticed,
but in addition to the fracture a brain
conclusion resulted, and since the time
of the injury Mildred Levins has re-
NAMED in an unconscious condition at
the hospital. 1t was reported Monday
morning that she was still alive, but