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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
ANOTHER YEAR Of
WAR, PREDICTION
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NEW YORK, Nov 1.-THE war
in Europe will last at least another
year according to Frederick Palm
er. war correspondent, who arrived
here today on the Holland American
liner Nieuw Amsterdam Palmer
was with the British army in
France
There is neither disbursement
nor lack of money i'm England and
France, said Mr.. Palmer But it is
certain that the end Of the war will
not be in sight for another year.
There is tremendous output OF
war supplies. England is sending
aeroplanes 10 the front AZ the rate
Of 105 a week"
Mr. Palmer told OF British
tank" being stalled in front of the
German lines. A German officer.
while prowling around il found a
door, which he opened. He was
dragged inside by the English crew
and is nov prisoner Of war.
The Nieuw Amsterdam was held
up by the British and all her mails
seized.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
WILL OPEN GRAVE
OF MISS DIEMER
Two Men Are Suspected.
Family Says Girl Com
mitted Suicide.
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PONTIAC. ILL.,. Nov. 1.-THE
grave of Christine Diemer will be
opened today or tomorrow in an ef-
fort to solve the mystery Of her
death.
Jacob Diemer. the patriarchal
father Of the dead woman. has
given his permission and today a
Chicago specialist is hurrying to
Pontiac TO examine the body and
determine, if he can. whether she
was the victim OF murder or
whether the broken neck and frac-
tured skull were received by strik-
ing her head against tree or the
support of a bridge as she plunged
into the Nermilion river to end her
life.
While Diemer his wife and
daughter, Magdalena. who are held
under bond OF $4,000 each on
charges Of manslaughter still cling
to the suicide theory officials are
investigating the movements Of two
persons in pursuit OF the murder
theory. One OF the suspects is a de-
PRAYED youth who, fleeing from the
Pontiac reformatory, is known to
have been in the vicinity when Miss
Diemer met her death. The other
is an eccentric relative Of the
Diemer family who only a few weeks
ago had an argument with Christine
Diemer over money matters and left
in a towering rage.
The tailored suit which the girls
disordered mind looked upon a.
clothing bearing an evid charm. still
was being sought today as the pos
sible clue TO the solution of her
death. Ii disappeared on the night
she left home and hasn't been ac-
counted for. II is pointed out that
the fleeing reformatory prisoner.
desperate as he heard the guards
closing in on him. may have killed
Miss Diemer. taking from her the
suit. and walked past the guards
earbed as a woman
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
Soldiers of Four Nations Are
Closing in on important
Macedonia City From
Two Sides.
BRITISH POUND AWAY
AT GERMAN TRENCHES
Capture of Village in ROuman-
ia by TeutOnS is Admitted
in Report From
PetrOgrad.
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LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE capture
Of Mouastir. which will be the first
decisive victory the allies have won
in the Balkans. is imminent accord
ing 70 dispatches received from Sal
Cnik today.
Fighting their way forward in the
mountains through deep mud and
binding snowstorms the soldiers of
four nations are closing in on the
important Macedonian city from two
sides Russian. French and Italian
troops are approaching from the
south. and Serbian troops from the
east
The Bulgarian and German de-
tenders who were compelled 20
Withdraw from the mountain posi-
tions north of the Tcherna river.
have fallen back 10 a point about
four miles from the city MOrastir
has been violently bombarded by
the allies artillery and allied air
men nave attacked it from the air.
In the Roumanian theater the r.
infOrced armies of Gen. Won Falken-
hayn have approached closer TO
Campolung, but on the eastern from
tier the Austro German forces were
compelled 20 retire at several points
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
URGES PEOPLE To
HELP EUROPE
President in Thanksgiving
Proclamation Calls Atten-
ton to u. S. Prosperity.
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WASHINGTON. Nov. Il. - A
Thanksgiving proclamation issued
by Pres't wilsop this afternoon,
charges the people of the United
States with responsibility to con-
tribute largely toward relief in
Europe. "out Of our abundant
means"
The proclamation said America
should be doubly thankful because
of the blessings of peace and un-
broken prosperity:
The proclamation follows:
BY the president of the United
States OF America:
\ Proclamation.
1T has long been the custom Of
our people TO turn in the fruitful
autumn of the year in praise and
Thanksgiving TO Almighty God for
His many blessings and mercies TO
us as nation. The year that has
elapsed since we last observed our
day of THANKSGIVING has been rich
in blessings 10 us as "A people. but
the whole face OF the world has
been darkened by war I'm the midst
of our peace and happiness, our
thoughts dwell with painful disquiet
upon the struggles and sufferings OF
the nations at war and the peoples
upon whom war has brought disaster
without choice or possibility Of es-
cape on their part We cannon
| think OF our own happiness without
J thinking also OF their pitiful distress.
Now, therefore, /, Woodrow Will
son, president Of the United States
| OF America. do appoint Thursday.
the 30th of November. as a day of
national Thanksgiving and prayer.
and urge and advise the people to
/ resort 20 their several places or
worship on that day 10 render
| thanks 10 Almighty God for the
| blessings of peace and unbroken
/ prosperity which He has bestowed
| upon our beloved country I'm such
| unstinted measure. And I also urge
and suggest our duty in this. our day
| Of peace and abundance 10 think in
! deep sympathy Of the stricken
/ peoples OF the world upon whom the
| curse and terror of war has so
piulessly fallen. and TO contribute
out of our abundant means to the
/ relief OF their sufferings. our peopl,
/ could i'm no better way show their
/ real attitude toward the present
struggle of the nations than 10y con-
, tributing out Of their abundance to
/ the relief OF suffering which war
has brought i'm its train.
] I'm witness whereof. L have here
/ until set my hand and caused the
seal OF the United States 10 be af-
/ fixed.
Done al the city az Washington
/ this seventeenth day OF Novembe
I'm the year Of our Lord one thous-
and nine hundred and sixteen. and
/ of the independence OF the United
States the one hundred and forty
/ first
| (Signed) WOODROW WILSON.
by the President. Rboert Ian
| sing, Secretary OF State"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
FAVOR
BRIEF SESSION
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WASHINGTON. Nov. II. - Con-
gressional leaders here for confer
ences preliminary TO the opening OF
the saith congress. today advised the
administration against attempting
an extensive legislative program
during the next three months. De-
spite the fact that the house, after
March may move from democratic
control, the administration leaders
headed by Speaker Champ Clark.
are opposed TO any effort 10 attempt
elaborate general legislation before
then
Conferences among the leaders
who have reached Washington. in
GLIDING Speaker Clark. Rep. Fitz-
gerald. chairman OF the house APP
propria tions committee Rep Car
ner OF Texas. of the ways and means
committee. and sen. stone OF Mis-
souri,. have brouEht decision 20
hurry the routine work Of the ses-
sion and leave general legislation
untouched
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
Adamson Law to
Go Into Effect
States Gompers
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BALTIMORE. Nd. Nov l.. -
Labor is entrenching Itself here for
one of the greatest fights of its
career-an eight-hour working day
for all laborers. The crisis. which
leaders freely admit is impending
may come during the present con-
vention Of the American Federation
of Labor.
The convention proper is marking
time. II probably will continue to
do so until the first OF the week
when the big four" of the railroad
labor wOrld-Stone OF the engineers:
GarretsOn of the conductors: Carter
of the firemen. and Lee OF the train
men-will come here TO address the
hundreds OF delegates.
AS TO whether the railroad men
will strike in the event the railroads
succeed in holding up the Adamson
law past Jan. 1. leaders here pro-
fess 70 have no knowledge.
Pres't Corners turned il off this
way:
The Adamson law will go into
effect on Jan. 1, regardless of in
functions. contests. or what the rail-
roads do" He declined to amplify
the statement
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
Luis Cabrera'S Stand May
Force An Early Adjourn
ment Of the Mexican
CshmiSSion.
VILLA ARMY CLOSING
IN ON CHIHUAHUA CITY
Gen. Trevino Has Less Than
Two Thousand Men to
Guard City and is Pre-
pairing to EvaCu ate.
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WASHINGTON. Nov. l.. - Luis
Cabrera's continued opposition TO
the plan of Mexican border control
agreed to by his colleagues Of the
INSTRUMENTATION commission at
Atlantic City may bring about an
impasse at once serious enough 10
force adjournment of the confer
ence without definite results.
Strict secrecy is maintained at the
state department as 20 the terms of
the agreement in which the three
American commissioners and two
of the Mexicans are in accord. IL
is understood, however, that while il
provides for the withdrawal of the
American troops now in Mexico, il
also gives the American government
authority 10 send armed forces into
Mexico at any time in pursuit of
organized bandits who may com
nit depredatiOns on American Dor
der towns similar to Villas sack of
Columbus, y. NJ. This arrangement.
however. would not be reciprocal.
Cabrera ha- stoutly maintained that
any arrangement as to the pursuit of
the raiders should apply to the
United States and Mexico alike.
II is thought probable that Cab
rera. in opposing the border agree
ment represents the views Of First
| Chief Carranza. Officials here, es-
pecially those of the war depart
ment. do not believe Carranza will
| agree TO any stipulation which does
not set forth that Mexico and the
United States are equal powers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
Hopes to Make
Nonstop Flight

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CHICAGO. Nov. Ruth Law.
tie New York aviatrix. plans TO de
part at Z o'clock tomorrow morning
on her attempt 20 fly from Chicago
10 New York without stopping.
Her Curtiss biplane was set up IN
Grant park today and she was 20
make a short tuning up tight late in
the day She will carry nothing in
the machine but - gallons OF gaso-
line when she departs for the east.
IF am compelled 20 come down.
] am at least going TO Try and beat
Victor Carlstrom's record for the
trim" she said TO-DAY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
VHLISTAs CLOSE IN.
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Ell PASO, Texas. Nov. l.. -
Villista troops are again closing in
upon Chihuahua City from all sides
and Carranza's great stronghold in
the north is again isolated
Gen. Trevino now has less than
1000 men in Chihuahua city and is
preparing to evacuate, according to
advices received by federal agents
here. He Will try 10 move south
ward and join the forces of Gen.
Murguia. who is moving north from
Torreon.
Col. Mariana Tamoz. one of the
Villa leaders operating along the
railway north Of Chihuahua CITY.
wrote his brother. who lives here.
that he. with the notorious Quevedo
brothers and Manuel Chao. all
Villa leaders. are planning an early
attack on Juarez
10 is believed here that the ban
dts who held up a train yesterday
at Terrazas were parr of the Que
vedo forces. Victims reaching the
border reported that more than 200
men. women and children were
forced 10 strip in the cold beside
the tracks while the bandits search
ed their clothing for vaIuables. Much
o. The clothing was stolen.
Efforts were being made today 70
Obtain The release OF Joseph Will
liams. the American cattleman held
I'm the Juarez Jail Williams bail
has been reduced from $4,000 70
$500 in gold. 40 word has been
received here OF the fate of Albert
Harold. the American in Jail in Chi.
huahua
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
CAPTURE MOUNT.

BERLIN. via SayviIle wireless
Nov. Bavariau soldiers hghting
d the Roumauian theater of war
have captured the summit of Mt
Rungul al the point OF the bayonet
,he war office reported today. Mt
Bungul is IN the Transylvanian
Alps Powerful attempts were made
~ the Russo Roumanian forces 20
retake il, but all failed.
The statement made no mention
% Dobrudja
Entente troops are now DELIVERING
new and powerful attacks ON three
sides of Monastir in "a supreme eff
Tort 20 capture the Serbian fortress
All these attacks have been re-
pulsed Sc far. the war office an
bounced today.
The Anglo-F French attempt O,
smash the German defense at Ba-
oaume on the Somme has been re-
1ewed. The German war office am
nounced today that the British at.
.acked near Beaucourt and lie Sar.
and that the French attacked
sally Saillisel All of the assault.
we're repulsed
At the same time the German,
delivered strong counter attack,
that cleared the western side OF IN,
Flers-Thiloy road Of allied troops
The British attacks were mad.
after a violent h0mhardment on IN,
German positions both north ant
south OF the Ancre. The British 10
that sector are now trying 90 bate
their way through the German
works on the Observation-Disclosures
line
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17

NEW CONGRESSIONAL
MIL POSE No Nc

MISSOULA, Mont, Nov. IT,
No more pictures are TO be taken
by moving picture men and press
photographers Of Miss jeanette
Rankin, the first woman TO be
elected TO the United States con-
gress. according 10 her decision
Il positively refuse 20 allow my
self 20 be photographed and vii,
not leave the house while there
IS cameraman on the premises"
said Miss Rankin. The block in
which she lives is patrolled by
cameramen.
Republican leaders OF the state.
il is said. warned Miss Rankin
that the publicity she was re-
ceiving might class her as
freak. II was at this suggestion
that the decision was made not
20 have any photographs taken
for newspaper and moving pic
lures.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
WILL REMOVE SCHOOL
Army Aviators TO b. Trained AT
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INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Nov IL
ARRANGEMENTS are being completed
for the removal OF the aviation
training school which Glenn CurtiSs
conducts for the government al
Newport News. Va. 10 Miami. Fla.
according 20 Carl G.. Fisher Of this
city. Curtiss and Fisher are plan.
ming transatlantic flight with "a
triplane machine. using the route
Columbus used when discovering
America
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
Vessel Wrecked;
3 Men Missing

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WASHINGTON. NOV Com
nander Edwin T. Pollock Of the
transport Hancock in Porto Rican
waters. reported 20 the navy de-
partment that the American schoon-
or Fred IA Davenport vas wrecked
in a storm "Wednesday night of
Cape Francis. Porto Rico. and three
members OF her crew are missing.
They are. James p. Mulberry.
first mate. ~. l. Hinerd. cook. and
W q. Engar ride. seaman
The Davenports captain. whose
name was not given. was seriously
injured
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
COTTON SETS RECORD

NEW YORK. Nov. IL Cotton
opened barely steady today. TO p
points higher Heavy realizing Of
a general character including houses
with New Orleans and LIVERPOOL
connections prevented the list from
making tGll response TO the
strength in Liverpool Shortly after
the opening heavy buying orders
rushed May up 70 y cents. new
high record
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
Leaders Arrive at Washington
to Prepare For the Great
est Industrial Strug-
gle in Years.
COMMITTEE TO START
ITS WORK NEXT WEEK
Speaker at Convention of
Commerce Chambers Urges
Enforcement OF Con-
traCturaI Terms.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. l.. - The
nationwide fight over the eight
hour law conferred in Washington
today as labOrs and capitals lead
ers came here TO prepare for the
greatest industrial struggle IN years.
The business men Of the country,
as represented by the national coun-
eli OF the United states chamber of
commerce, went into session here
today TO register the sentiment of
the nations business men toward
the eight-hour law. The national
association of state commissioners
also outlined its views.
Representatives of every phase of
the dispute began TO gather in
Washington for the opening of the
congressional investigation of the
entire railroad situation on Monday.
Preparations were complete for
the investigation with a list of wit
nesses including scores OF represent
ative men who are to present va
rious phases Of the controversy. By
Tomorrow most of those summoned
will have arrived here. Among
these are the chief executives of the
four railroad brotherhOods, and the
railroad executives committee,
headed by a. =. Thorn. general coun-
sci of the Southern railway. Upon
the outcome of the joint commit
tees investigation hinges the posi-
bility OF another railroad crisis, such
as was temporarily averted through
the passage of the AdamsOn law.
Must Keep Contracts.
When the national council of the
cham Der Of commerce convened,
Harry r. Towne OF New York urged
enforcement OF cOntractual relations
between employers and employees on
public utilities as a means Of pre-
venting strikes. Mr.. Towne asserted
that his plan has the full endorse
ment of the Merchants association
of New York. All phases of rail-
road regulation and the relation be-
/ tween railroad managers and en-
( ployes were debated by the dele
gates for the purpose of framing
definitely the views which the ma
, tional council will lay before the
] joint congressional committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
KEEP Up ATTACKS.

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LONDON. Nov. II. British
forces along the Ancre river (Somme
'front.' are still attacking the Ger
man positions defending Bapaume
on the western side. The war Office
announced today that the British
lines north OF the Ancre have been
extended east OF Beaucourt. as a
result of these attacks.
In that sector the British drive
has been slowed up by the powerful
obstacles presented by the Mirau-
mont Grandcourt line of German
defense.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
START PROBE.

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HAMMOND. Ind. Nov. l7.-Steps
20 investigate the recent election in
Lake county were taken by the gov
eminent today. when subpenas
calling for their immediate appear
ance before a federal grand jury at
Indianapolis were served on Auditor
Edward Simon and County Clerk II.
Wheaton
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
7. A. Scott, Jr.. is Rammed
While Seeking to Ward
Off MotOrbOat Bearing
Down on Big Diver.
UNDER-SEA BOAT Is
NOT BADLY DAMAGED
CARGO Which Consists OF
Crude Rubber, Nickel,
Zinc and Silver Worth
100000.
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NEW LONDON. Conn. NOV. H.
The German merchant submarine
Deutschland which left today for
Germany. rammed and sank one OF
her convoyins tugs. The tug was
crossing the submarines bows 10
ward off notorboat which was
bearing down upon the Deutschland
The tug was the T. a. Scott, Jr.
Five members of the crew, including
the captain. John Gurney, we're
drowned.
The news 'of the disaster was
sent 10 the Office Of the i. A Scott
co. here by wireless and several of
the Scott tugs Immediately put out
TO IN scene of the disaster and
escorted the deutschland back &c
port
The drowned are
Capt. John Quincy.
Engr. William 4. Cation.
Fireman Edward stone
Cook Clarence rs. Dawson.
DcCkhand Eugene DuZans-
officials are unable 10 say whether
or not the occupants OF the motor
boat intended 10 harm the Deutsch-
land. bat an hands were taking the
utmost precautions. Accordingly
when the motorboat suddenly APP
peared out Of the light haze and
began bearing close 20 the Deutsch-
land. the r. A. Scott. jr. while rae
ing at top speed swung directly ~
front OF the submarines bows e
get between her and the small boat
The accident occurred az 2.39
Fo'clock. one hour after the Deutsch-
land left the State pier. in stretch
Of water known as the Race. The
Race is about u miles from port.
Tug struck Amidships.
The tugbOat was struck amidshipf
on the starboard side and sank i'm
mediately. The nose Of the sub
marine bit deep into the tugs side
Her stern was lifted into the All
and her propeUers. free Of the water
hummed like giant electric fans.
capt Frederick Hirsch OF the
/ Eastern Forwarding CO., American
agents Of the owners Of the Deutsch
| land. had p narrow escape from
death lie was standing on the decl
/ OF the r. g. Scott. ir. talking &C
! Capt Paul Kocnig OF the submarine
/ through a megaphone when the col
| lision occurred. Capt. Hinsch wa
| thrown into the water and war
NEARLY drowned before being res
. cued
/ The Deutschland carried $1,000
/ 600 cargo OF crude rubber nickel
zinc and silver bullion.
The decision 20 depart was quick
\ Is and quietly made and few saw
the submarine as she slipped from
! her berth and sped down the harbor
! with her decks awash in the moon
/ light.
Tidal conditions were GOOD anc
the tugs were hara put % keep ~
with the swift submarine as she wa
! driven through the water hy her
/ powerful motors
Lights sweep Harbor.
As the little houlla got away two
Z strong searchIIghts on the mother
ship WIuehad swept the harbor
/ searching every nook and corner for
/ suspicious looking craft There y as
/ no representatEe OF the German
/ embassy present
The precautions that marked the
second departure u the Deutschland
from this country had been height
ened by an incident which took place
/ "Wednesday but which had just
come % light a man wearing the
garb Of workman was detected a.
NJ was making his way on board
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
TRAPPED IN FIRE

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CHICAGO Nov. 17.-One man.
the night Waterman. is believed 10
be trapped in the fve-story mailing
house II the National Mailing Co
BY a fire which threatened its de-
struction today. Four alarms were
turned in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
BIGANiIST HELD.

lut.rnsitiUuai NeWs NerVlVe-
NEW YORK. NOV. lI.-After be-
ine chased for two years by his
wife. Mime. sophie Traubmau, for
mer Metropolitan opera singer.
George Albert schroeder. who is al
legged 90 have been married i've
times. found himself in the Tombs
court today CHARGED with birarnv-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
TEUTONS WIN

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PETROGRAD Nov. 1T.-Austro-
German forces driving toward Cam
polling. ROumania have captured
the village Of Iresht. the war Office
reported today The Russo Rou-
maniau forces holding Tirguijiulij,
in the sector OF the jul valley. have
leen compelled by the Austro-Ger-
man attacks 10 evacuate the place.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
TURKS WIN.

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CONSTANTINOPLE. Nov. Il Cvia
Berlin Turkish troops i'm Persia
have defeated the Russians near
Hamidan. capturing the village OF
Bidjer. the war office reported today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD

/ York Evening Journal this after
noon received a report that a
strange submarine, with a gun
mounted on its deck. can be seen
near Bartletts reef. on the Connect
cut coast.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-17
WANTS No PEACE.

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PETROGRAD. Nov. 17-Persist-
ent reports that Russia will con
clude a separate peace were formal
ly denied today.