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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
Peace Note of Wilson
Welcomed i'm Vienna

Vienna. Dec. 23.-The keynote OF the
comment in the Vienna press on Presi-
cent Wilson's note to the belllgerents
is that the idea OF peace thus brought
forward will not easily be dissipated.
Neither exaggerated optimism nor
It's opposite is the proper attitude to
assume says the "Neues Wiener Tage-
blatt." Instead. il should be one OF
calm patience and dignity
The "Zeit" says:
at is to be hoped that President vii
sons action will further the bringing
about of peace. but it may also have
the opposite effect
The comment Of the Reich post is:
III President Wilson's action really
will contribute to peace it will be well
coined"
The "Abeitcr Zei.ung" welcomes the
fact that neutral power has spoken
for the first time.
The "Neues Wiener Journal" says:
president Wilson. in any event. has
brought humanity a great step nearer
TO peace
The "Neues Wiener Journal" eagerly
awaits the attitude Of the Entente to-
ward President Wilson's move. in view
q the recent declarations of the lead
ing statesmen OF the Entente that in
reference By neutrals. with the object
Of bringing about peace. would be
scarcely a friendly act.
The "Neue Freie Presse" says that
President Wilson's note will have the
effect, az any rate, that the question Of
peace will remain for some time in the
foreground. II adds that the Entente
will be obliged to discuss a reasonable
basis on which 20 end the war and that
the desire for peace in the Entente
countries will be further strength
cned.
The "Allgemeine Zeitung" remarks
with satisfaction that Austria-huLgary
and her allies considered the same mo-
ment opportune 10 prepare the way for
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most dangerous for the morale Of our
noonle. received since Charlerol. "
comes ian the twenty-uluth month oil
,hc war and when certain elements OF
oir neoplo. less endowed than others
With fortitudo. feel the strain Of tho
var Tho blow ~ the more dargeroDs
for MS than 10 r. for any Of our allies
4, fbc West whose country mas nov
beeu invaded as has ours for twenty
nine months.
Tho principal rcproach is IN the
uords Of stephen Pichou. who, writ
ing i'm tho Petit Journal says
"Thc note makes 10 distinction pe
tween the states Who provoked tne
war and those upon whom 10 was
forced lie does not remember eitncr
tho violation OF Belgian neutrality
tho crimes Of the submarine warfare
or any Of the moHstrous acts when
rcvolted the conscience Of his com
natrlots. and that Of the civilized
,,or,d Gc~manv. her victims. Bel
giane. Scrbians or French, 10 is all the
same
America can appreciate this slngu-
lar convention As she pleases. We
should be lacking IN the first OF our
duties in not holding it UP as an out
rage 10 our honor and our dignity
Georges Clemenceau, former Pre-
mier. in his newspaper. "L'Homme En-.
chainc." says: "The moral side Of
the war has escaped President vii
son. He puts on the same footing all
of the belligerents without asking for
what reason each OF them is fighting.
He has not felt that the ends Of the
war could not be understood in the
same way by both sides. and conse-
quently IL would seem alpost bias
phemous TO hear it said that the OBJ
iects seem the same on both sides.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24

coded the great Sommc drive, which
have been going on for the last two
weeks, increased in intensity to-day.
Berlin reports tonight intense ar
tillery fire az Ypres. followed by Brit
ish attacks 10 the southeast, which the
Germans say they repulsed. and which
apparently we're merely raids for in
formation and few prisoners.
To the north Of Ypres the Germans
rsided the British lines and captured
few men. A German raid near Au-
Derive. in the Champagne, failed to
reach the French trenches Artillery
fire has been intense near Hsrdsumont,
Chanbrettes and along the extreme
northern part Of the line held by the
Belgians.
The cold weather OF the last few
days has hardened the ground between
the trenches, making possible quick
rushcs, which had been barred ~ the
clinging mud Of the last two months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
Friendly Reply Is Urged
by Manchester Guardian

London Dec 23. Aualyzing tho crit
cism- Of President Wilson, note 90 the
belGggercut nations. "The Manchester
Guardian" IN an editorial unique be
cause 10 endeayors 10 interpret tho
Presidents viewpoint. sounds word
or caution to-day against % hssty and
ill-considered reply
"Thc Guardian" believes that tho
note. ~ coolly considered and wisely
answered, can only help the Allies
cause and throw into stronger relief
tho moral weakness OF the German pc
sition The newspaper emphasizes a
point which, ~ says. seems 90 have
been forgotten i'm this country, THAI.
the identical note was addressed 20 all
bolligerents. and says that a careful
reading Of the passage I'm which Pres
dent Wilson suggests that both sides
arc lighting for the same end reveals
that tho President said that This is
what the bclligercnts tell their own
countrymen
THE Guardian" then sounds warn
ing against the "Allies being betrayed
into Playing Germany's game, because
II We put ourselves wrong with Amer
lea We DO play Gcrmany's game" The
newspaper then adds this advice.
Let US avoid imputng motives. take
the Presidents note at IT'S face value
rs o perfectly sincere document mean
ine simply what IL says The Pres
dent believes the two belliCerent ALI
ances 10 he loss far apart than appears
on the surface.
The newspaper then says:
CLEARLY the next move is with Ger
many, and II Germany were 10 make
definite reply IT would suffice 20 show
whether the anticipations Of the note
are well or ID founded. We DO no. be-
leve IL is possible for Germany 20 so
state her own case IN reply TO the de-
mands We have put forward as TO com
mend II to any neutral nation like
America. with strong democratic SYM
pathies and humane feelings
This is the reason why We believe
that the note, II coolly considered and
wisely answered, can only help our
cause and throw into stronger relief
the moral weakness Of the German po-
sition."
a majority Of the evening news
papers take the view that the speech Of
King George on proroguing Parliament,
M which he said that q vigorous pros
ecution Of the war must be our single
endeavor,' was an adequate reply to
the American note.
The Sunday Observer commenting
on what il terms n memorable mis-
take. which jeopardizes all the benef-
cent possibilities Of the role which
might have been and may still be re-
served fer the American President at
later stage" holds that the Allies in
reply 20 President Wilson's note. are
bound 20 vindcate their cause before
history and declares that special meas
ures are required.
IF Niscount Bryce is not available
20 specially represent us in the United
States says the paper. why should
not Lord Rosebrery be asked? Would
il not be possible for these two TO 20
together? Perhaps The best choice
would be Mr. Asquith. If such an ap-
pointment were indeed made. tse per
son chosen ought to be Of the highest
political rank and intellectual distinc-
ton"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
Trying TO Aid Allies

The evening edition Of the Cologne
Volks Zeitung' says:
The game was a prcconcerted one.
America has put her money in Entente
business. and therefore America must
try in the interest of her debtors to
obtain the best possible conditions so
that they may be able later to fulfil
their financial obligations toward the
United States
The "Rhenische Westfaelische Zeit-
ung." after All attack on President
Wilson. says:
I'VE are lighting FOR nothing less
than the price OF victory. Our enc
mics cannot snatch IL from Us. and.
therefore. Mr.. Wilson Is TO do il. and
he even openly threatens US with war
There can be only one answer. name
ly. Hat refusal on the part Of Ger
man and her allies. We offered
peace: We do not want mediation.
especially not from America. which
has brought unto!i suffering upon our
people
The Cologne Gazette" says:
Just because President Wilson's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
Wilson Note an Affront
TO Allies, Says PinchOt

Washington, Dec. 23.-Giford Pin
chot issued a statement here to-day
describing President Wilson's peace
note as an afront TO France and Eng
land and "a slap in the face 20 the
men Who are fighting for the principles
% human liberty on which our gov.
eminent was founded
The note is likely TO do more harm TO
the international position Of the United
States, he declared. than any other
document in American history. and TO
destroy completely all influence the
United States might have exerted tow
ard the one thing most 20 be desired
a righteous and lasting peace, bringing
with il the end Of militarism in Eu-
rope and therefore in the world"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24

the more necessary to be reserved in
Judging it. It is not very clear what
the nature Of Dr. Wilson's proposal Is
Germany has stated that her right
and claims are nowiso in opposition
10 the rights of other nations and
that her proposals in her opinion.
would give a suitable basis for rcsti-
tuition and lasting peace. Beyond that
the Quadrupie Alliance can not and
will not go. We must wait and see
whether DR.. Wilson, on this basis.
will bring about confidential dis
custom
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
PEACE BY AUGUST, 1917,
IS BETTING IN BERLIN
Heavy Wagers on Exchange;
Kaiser to Confer with ENJOYS

London. Dec. q. 4 Frankfort dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Com
parv. via Rotterdam. says that there
was heavy betting on the Berlin TX
change to-day that peace would he
signed before August. Tho same dis
patch says that the German Emperor
will return 20 Berlin for conferences
with the American and Spanish am
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
FIELD VICTORY
REPLY OF PARIS
Continued from page I

the German treatment Of Serbia and
Belgium. Before an American can Of
fer to make peace. they declare. he
must first be able to enter into the
spirit Of France.
France seeks in this war the estab-
lishment Of permanent peace, but she
has had actual experience with German
cruelty and faithlessness. She feels
that She can best judge for herself
when she has made permanent peace
secure better than Americans, even
with the best intentions in the world,
can when so far removed from the ac-
Qualities Of the war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24

the leader OF my party in Congress
gave Yesterday TO President Wilson'S
offer Of Interference in European AZ
fairs. This Is the fourth or 9Th time
that Leader Mann has given encourage
ment TO Germsny's wicked cause. So
far rs an concerned, shall tolerate
such leadership no longer.
81 believe that the happiness Of the
world requires the destruction Of the
dyna ties Of the Hspsburzs and Tie
Hohenzol For ina. l-ason, with
very sincere regret. 7 rcpudiate Con-
gresham Mann's leadership. I shall
support Lenroot, Of Wisconsin. for
Speaker when Congress conyeneA'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
BELGIAN EXILES SENT HOME
Germans Return 800 Workers on
Complaints: More 10 Follow

Berlin, Wednesday, Dec. 20 by Wire-
less 20 Sayvillc, Dec. 23). IL is an
nounced officially that 800 workmen
who had been transported from Bel.
GUM TO Germany have been returned
10 their homes IN response 20 num-
Der of complaints. Other cases are
being investigated as speedily as pos
sible.
The return OF the workmcn Is made
under the rules prescribed by General
Won Kissing. Governor-General OF the
occupied portions Of Belgium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
REPUDIATES LEADER MANN
FOR BACKING WILSON MOTE
Representative Gardner Declares He
VIII Support Lenroot for Speaker

Cincinnati. Dec %. Representative
Augustus p Gardner. of Massachusetts,
in a statement here tonight repudates
the leadership in Congress OF Repre-
sentative James R. Mann because Of
his Endorsement of President Wilson's
peace note to the European belliger-
ents. He says that he will support
Representative Lenroot, Of Wisconsin,
for Speaker when Congress convenes.
The statement follows:
81 have read the Endorsement which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
CONAN DOYLE PANIED
BY WILSON'S MESSAGE
By SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE

r, Gallo 90 Ito Tribune
London. Dec. ,. PrcsI-
dent Wilson's message has
caused pain and surprise IN
Great Britain. When Ger
many had the upper hand
and thousand ylllanIcs
were pcpclralcd. VIC had no
protest from the President.
Now. when VIC arc stronger
and there IS some prospect OF
our giving aggression a les
son. he would interfere. 1t
seems 10 US extraordinary
that he should sec no differ
cncc IN The ideals II the Two
sides. the side which invaded
Belgium and the SIDE which
defended her. II Is all very
dishcarlcnlng TO ono who
loves America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
Steamship Kansan Beached

London, Dec. %. The American
steamship Kansan. recently reported 10
have been damaged by striking a mine'
has been bcached in the ST. Nazalre
Roads. as she was drawing 900 mucn
water 10 enter the docks. Ter cargo
will be liehtered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
EFFORTS NOBLE, DUTCH
PACIFISTS WIRE WILSON

The Hague. Dec. =. The
Dutch Anri-War Council has
sen, the following cable dis
patch to President Wilson:
HOLLAND thanks you for
your effort IN favor OF lasting
peace. All neutral nations
greet your step with the
greatest sympathy and sup
port your noble efforts IN the
interests Of the whole OF hui
mainly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24

General hostility to the note at first both IN Allied ana
Teuonc countries as conveyed in news dispatches was re-
carded bv officials of the most hopeful signs as m
ood that the note was neutral Especially the hostility
- r,o of tho German Dapcrs pleasing, If thought ha
when the Allies realized that the plan not so welcome 10
her enemies they would give 10 it more earnest and more m
partial consideration.
The possibility of early reply IS discounted mere me
Central Powers have indicated that they Will not FISK laying
down their reaco terms until they have had reply to their own
nroposas from the Entente While the reply now nearN
drisbod if will take week distribute it TO the various
powers . 1 Tho
The Entente. having had both reply TO German? a" 1'
r,don MOTTO "a consider and consisting OF ten different ma
lions all with different expected to require conSld
blo time ia get its views into shape for transmission Inc
Allies reply to the Central Powers will not be made pubic mere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
U-Boat Survivor Exchanged

Berlin. Dec. 20 by wirrless to Say
Villc), - Lieutenant. Crompton. com
nander Of the German submarine U-4l.
has been exchanged and sent to Swift
zerland. lie was one Of two survivors
Of the I'll. which was sunk by the
British.
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foreseen but officials expect 1t TO lose weight anu "P
as the first Impressions wear off.
IIOLD RESENTMENT ~ LNJlSllIIEp

The early resentment in London and Paris ON the aSSo
;or tbot tho Presidents note declared both begercnS were
fighting for the same objects is regarded as unVard
the State Department where to-day it was SAID grea pam" ~
been taken to avoid that very inference
Stress was laid the Presidents words TO SIio" '".
,d - rossed any conviction that both sets OF belgerents
were fighting for the same objects On the other mana c
language Of the note pointed out specifically So NAV
he statesmen of both groups of begeren had so Saeo ~
objects in general the people OF their own
Officials were grafed this view beng pointed oo "
sor,o of Tho ator foreign comment received oday
The phrase was written il said after study Oh '
more recent statements the bcgerents rather ha the ~
oens at the time they entered the war Then me aNo""
objects of all the nations were more specific 'al' lo
; M r With an official statement of what she felt
NECESSARY for her future Since then however on AL deS
is felt constantly increasing vaguenesS has been growing u"
which now is expanding into the most nebuouS terms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
Kaiser Would Spur Allies

The fact that the proposals. "a they
are understood here. contain bride
for each Of Germany's allies to con-
tinue the struggle that Germany sug-
gests that Austria. Bulgaria and Tur-
key should each pay price for peace
makes IL seem 10 the men here. long
experienced in the devious diplomacy
OF the Balkans. as if the Kaiser we're
trying to inspire. to spur. his allies TO
fight on rather than that ne has any
hope Of inducing his foes to accept
peace.
IN Serbian government circles the
proposals are regarded as a purely po--
litical mannuvre. by which it is hoped
TO SOW dissension among the Entente
Allies and 10 revive the tagging cour-
age Of the lesser members OF the
Kaiser's following.
The real fact it is recognized here
perhaps better than anywhere else-is
that Germany realizes that she has
reached the apogee of her military ef-
fort and success. and that she recog-
nizes that with ever increasing efforts
she can hope only 20 delay and not to
stop the decadence and defeat which
are assured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
BERLIN PAPERS
DISTRUST WILSON
Continued from page /

that would be reconciliation, and
Germany, despite what the writer al
ludes 10 as the angry clamor OF the
greedy, desires an understanding for
such q peace.
Wolf declares that whatever may be
the outcome Of the proposition, the
discussion OF peace has in any event
begun and cannot be hushed.
Count Won Rcventlow, commenting DO
the "Deutsche Tagcszeitung, declares
that the character Of the note is OBJ
vious from the headline The United
States Are Mixing In" Count Rcvent-
low deyotcs the greater pat Of his edl-
torial 10 the statement OF Secretary
Lansing, which he terms threat
against Germany that America viii
enter the war on the side Of Germany
opponents should the Emperor, instead
Of conserving TO a conference under any
circumstances. use her naval weapons
against England. and damage what he
terms the Anglo-American cause
WILSON'S step says Count Won Re
vontlow. els nothing bat an effort 10
save England from catastrophe"
The "Taglische Rundschau" says sar-
castically that President Wilson well
understood how TO control his peace
cism" while business was good in Amer
ICE, but that it was inevitable that some
the America should enter the world
war. either as n combatant or would
b. pcacemaker.
/. :. Prolonged War
The "Rundschau' asserts that Mr
Wilson should remember that America.
while profting from the war. made IT'S
quick ending impossible by restricting
submarine warfare president Wilson
is sctuated." says this paper. by van
ishing profits on one hand and the fear
of submarine warfare on the other
hand lie knows that II the German
peace overturcs were rejected il would
spell sharpened and intensified fight
ing at sea The Wilson plan will meet
more recognition with the Entente than
with tho Central Powers
The "Bocrsen Zcitung" accepts the
Wilson note in friendly manner. but
declares that there must be no con
fusion between the German and Ameri-
can propositions. since, J. says, the Ger
mans made their oyertures in the con
sciousness Of victory won, while Amer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24

,oor-ifcent volunta~~ services rem
do~od 20 Us hv Anne rns and the &C.
cisicr o. America 10 ave to the settle
ncnt q stability which is our supreme
object.
p. ". Mason. pacifst member Of Par
Lament:
There is no reason 10 consider Tho
note an unfriondly act. Rather the
Prcs.der is doing his duty under the
Hague obligations. There rs strong
desire here for peace. but also strong
desire 20 obtain the objects for when
NO entered the war. The Press dent q
action simply follows tho logic Of
events. II is impossible for this war
TO 60 on indefinitely. because OF me
loss 10 humanity and the incontost"o e
fact that the economic and inancial
rosi.ion of the bclligcrents daily Is
growing worse
Break Germany. Massey Urges
The attitude OF others was reflected
I'M addresses to-day. ". 7. Massey
Premier Of New Zealand, speaking at
Hornchurch. said: ct is our duty TO
20 on until the power Of Germany 5
broken and her armies driven PACK
over their own border. Then Will be
the sine for peace.
81 cannot speak with any authority
ON the subject OF President wilson
note. but ] would ike to see, after
what has taken pace. that the Pres
dent Of the United States be told iirmly
that We have carried on the war thus
far without his assistance and 50 IN
tend TO carry il on 10 the end
Reginald McKenna. former Chancel
Tor Of the EXchequer, speaking at
Pontypool. closed his speech with these
words: 81 cannot ignore the news OF
the morning. though It would not be
becoming IN me TO express an opinion
on the American note.
1--WE have made war IN conjunction
with our Allies, and in conjunction
with them only can We consider over
lures or proposals Of any kind. Until
there has been an interchange Of views
between the responsible governments
] think il would be most prudent TO
refrain from any expression Of opinion
upon the situation thus created
Haldane for Secure Peace
Viscount Haldane. in speech a.
Westminster, said that the British peo-
pie desired peace intensely and in that
respect were in profound sympathy
with the President.
81 think" he said that we are not
the only nation that desires peace deep
ly. When Germany went into the war
She reckoned on her magnihcently con
trollcd and magniiicently organized ar
mics to accomplish their purpose with
In q few months at the longest. She
has been bitterly disappointed. and to-
day the international situation is put
ting d heavy strain on her resources.
Let us be careful about what we
wish and what We need. What we must
insist upon is a settlement and a peace
which viii contain within themselves
the elements Of agreement and Of Sc
Curty for the permanence Of peace
When that is secured IL may be found
20 entail consequences which 30 very
far. Questions Of detail may be much
less difficult when the foundation has
been we'll and truly laid. Until that
foundation Of principle has been at
tanned IL is difficult to speak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
Trench Raids Increase
Along West Front

London. Dec. 23.-The trench raiding
and artillery exchanges, such as pre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-24
Fighting in Self-Defencs

flahtink IN NtAl-DticH'S
The paper disagrees decidedly with
President Wilson's words regarding the
war aims of all the combatants appear
ing the same. II reiterates. as do sew
eral other papers. that Germany IS
lighting for seif-preservation and not
the protection or small nations.
The "Boersen Zeitung' compliments
President Wilson on not having offered
himself as a mediator. and expresses
confidence that he Will appreciate the
German standpoint II Germany has TO
continue the fight IN case the Entente
abides by its determination TO an
initiate Germany"
The "Kreuz Zeitung" has little con-
ldcncc that President Wilson's step
will lead to anything. though IL says
that he, having suggested peace con-
ference. now has certain moral obi
cations to work for such a meeting.
The paper expresses itself as some
what puzzled over the Presidents mo-
tiyes and inclires TO the belief that
America does not want 10 see England
too much weakened By the war. 1t
objects strenuously TO stating Ger
many's peace terms 20 the United
states il a conference with the En-
tontc. as it regards probable. becomes
impossible.