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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
Points to Italy

'The glorious advance of the armies
of the central powers in Italy holds
the world in suspense even today
Overwhelming difficult tasks have
been accomplished there by the fight
ing strength of the German and Aus
tro-Hungarian troops in their surpris-
ingly rapid attack and penetration of
rough mountain territory.
''Italy's army has lost a considerable
part of its forces and half of it's total
war material. 1t also has lost stretches
of land which provided it with rich
supplies. 1t has not yet been possible
to collect all the booty, calculated i'll
money value at thousands of millions
of marks, which has fallen into our
hands.
Further, the success of our victories
from the Isonzo to the Piave is an
effective relief to our own western
front. In the same way this victory
also makes itself felt in Macedonia as
the enemy now appears to be giving
Up voluntarily the slight success which
le obtained west of Lake Ochrida.'
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
|SCAND|NAV|ANS
PULL TOGETHER
NORWAY, SWEDEN AND DENMARK
WILL CONTINUE UTMOST
NEUTRALITY
THREE KINGS CONFER
REACH AGREEMENT OF MUTUAL
CONFIDENCE AND MUTUAL
AID

CHRISTIANA-Norway, Sweden and
Denmark have signed a new agree
ment to observe the utmost neutrality.
This statement was given out officially
following conference of the three
kings. The nations are agreed upon
Scandinavian harmony based on neu-
trail confidence and mutual aid.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
S[AVS WILL
NOT ACCEPT
HALF PEACE
GERMAN PLOTTERS IN CONTROL
OF RUSSIA IN DESPERATE
STRAIGHTS
PEOPLE UP IN ARMS
CIVIL WAR NOW CERTAIN IF
TROTSKY-PLOT GOES
THROUGH

STOCKHOLM-Russ provinces are
planning an anti-Bolsheviki revolt
Bolsheviki commissaries are resigning 9
fearing their own safety. Trotsky
Lenine and other Bolsheviki leaders
are wildly striving to conclude a sep
arate peace with Germany before their
downfall which is now believed to be
certain. A separate peace would
cause a great Russian civil war. The
Maximalist Courier, direct from Petro-
grad brought this information today
The Courier declared that the Boil
sheviki is relentlessly prosecuting the
opposing factions in desperate efforts
to retain their power The paper said
the Maximalists had received author
atitive reports showing that Russia
would never accept a separate peace
with Germany on any terms. These
reports said that a counter revolution
and civil war would surely result when
the peasants learned that the Bolshey-
Xxi had played Germany's game
Siberia Plans a Revolt
PETROGRAD-Sib Siberia is planning
to declare her independence. 1t was
learned today that ministers represent
ing an Independent government are !
meeting at Oman under new flag |
of a new design. Only two of Russia's
Is armies have recognized General |
Kylenko, the Bolsheyiki commander.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
Vice President for Action

WASHINGTON Vice President
Thomas R. Marshall today announced
his support of action annulling the
naturalization of disloyal Americans
and the confiscation of their property.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
When He Marched in London

saw him in London, marching past
Buckingham palace, letting King
George and his faithful subject give
him the once-over Of sturdy frame
work but sallow skin and flabby mus
cles; much heftier than Tommy, but
with slouching sholders sloping his
rifle according to his Individual fancy;
couldn't keep step even when the king
was Iooking-especial to the bag
pipe music, which perhaps shouldn't
be charge up against him.
To day he is the best looking sol
der in Europe-erect, we'll tanned,
and splendidly muscled. If he doesn't
Continued on Page -
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
TONNAGE TO SUPPORT
SOLDIERS IN FRANCE
SHIPS ON HAND NOW TO CARE
FOR 100000 MEN IN
FRANCE

WASHINGTON-T American line
of communication for the eXpendition-
ary forces abroad consists of 5S2 cargo
ships aggregating 3,721,000 tons,
Chairman Hurley announced today
This tonnage would support 100000
American troops in France.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
GREAT RESOURCE
IN EASY REACH
STRONG ARGUMENT PRESENT FOR
UTILIZATION OF MOSCOW
MOUNTAIN
BY NJ. Z. LEWIS

Moscow is putting out roadway
signs on all important crossroads
within a radius of % to 40 miles as
an aid to tourists, and to direct auto
travel into the city. Other towns
will do doubt do the same This is a
great Improvement over the present
condition. When this is done, and
travel is diverted to these several
towns "a new problem presents itself.
Is the tourist going to stop in the
town, or is it going to be simply an
other town they will pass through en-
route?
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
Just Passing Through

The problem is to stop the tourist.
To do this a town must have some
thing to stop for; something worth
while Good hotel accommodations
are necessity; a first class garage
also. Good roads to and from the
town must be had. With these secur-
streets, shade trees, good stores, mod
ern schools, a college or university
and good rich country surrounding,
these all help. Moscow is fortunate
in having all these desirable features
for attracting travel. Many other
Continued on Page y
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
Failure in Flanders

Recognizing the failure of their at
tacks in Flanders the British are now
seeking near Cambria a decisive re-
suit. The hope which Great Britain
placed upon the wholesale use of tanks
has not been fulfilled They lie des-
troyed on the battlefield by successful
German counter measures. The initial
British success was parried by the en-
trance of our reserves"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
AND
GERMANS IN
DEATH GRIP
FEARFUL STRUGGLE FOR IMPORT
ANT POINTS, IN CAMBRIA
SECTION
BOTH MAKE BIG CLAIMS
HUNS WIN in THE MORNING BIIT
ARE HURLED BACK IN THE
AFTERNOON
BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMS

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS Ter
rife fighting marked the British re-
sistance today to the strong enemy
I attacks over front of nine miles
near Cambria. The Germans forced
the British back for two miles at one
time. The Germans advance now
does not exceed $500 yards. The Brit
ish drove the enemy out of Gouzeac
Court. The German dead paved the
streets. Fifty thousand Germans made
the attack The most important points
gained by the Germans this morning
were recaptured by the British this aft
ernoon. Tanks were used to good ef-
feet in repulsing the Germans The
double German attack aimed at the
new British positions failed to make
gains. The battle is still
raging.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
At Close of Year

1--WE are approaching the end of a
year that has been full of far reach
ing and decisive events in many the
aters of the war. I am proud and
thankful to say that the arms of Ger
many and her allies have been success
full in almost every occasion and eve
rywhere"
He recalled that the Flanders battle
had continued almost without inter
ruptions since July and that the Brit
ish army was superior in number and
that several French divisions had ta-
ken part in the fight. Notwithstanding
the loss of some villages and farms
the German front there remained un-
shaken and the enemy was as far as
ever from his object of reaching the
coast to destroy German U-boat bases
He added:
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
VOn Hertling Sees Victory

BERLIN George F. Won Hertling
the new German chancellors in his re-
view of the war situation before the
reichstag on Friday saw little but
complete victory for Germany and her
war aims.
He praised the army and navy and
eulogized the home population for its
patience and endurance under great
privations.
Political reforms would be carried
out, but the fundamental principles of
the imperial constitution can not and
shall not be changed he declared He
said in part:
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
As Germany Sees 1t

BERLIN-Powerful German attacks
this morning recaptured Gonnelieu,
Villers, and Guslain with 1000 British
prisoners it is officially stated here.
The enemy's counter attacks against
Gonnelieu and Guslain positions were
repulsed. Several of the enemy bat
teries were captured
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
WAIT! ENDURE!
AND HOLD ON!
THIS is THE POLICY OF GERMANY
AS OUTLINED BY HER
LEADERS
CLAIM MS OF VICTORY
NO INDICATION OF WAVERING IN
FIGHT FOR CONTROL OF
EUROPE

BERLIN = War Minister Iuehle-
mann told the reichstag today that it
was absurd to imagine that Germany
will enter into peace conference
without large aims. He declared that
the entente allies would accept only
victory.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-12-01
Austria Prepared for Peace

LONDON-Austria is prepared to ne
gotiate for a general peace on the
basis of no economic or territorial
by Premier Seidler to the Austrian
parliament according to a Central
News Amsterdam dispatch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
WOULD REMOVE FOREIGN
TEACHERS FROM SCHOOLS
Rev. DR.. James Shera Montgomery
Wants Only Instructors Who Give
Allegiance to "old Glory"

A plea for the elimination of teachers
of foreign allegiance from the public
schools was made in Calvary Methodist
Episcopal Church last evening by Rev.
Dr. James Shera Montgomery, when he
declared:
1.-The teacher who holds citizenship
in some foreign country and gives the
oath OF allegiance to its flag has no
business being a teacher of American
youthhood in our public schools"
This teacher. the pastor also declared.
lis altogether likely to be disinclined
or even disqualified to teach the plastic
mind the genius of our institutions"
yet it is true he said, in this con-
nection. that many are allowed to oc-
cupy this position and thereby WELD
potently or indifferently weapon
against the true love of country. Our
youthhood need to be constantly in
spired by song and story which put
forth service to country and undying
and unyieldne fealty to our flag. This
is not done when the heart is divided
and when there is another flag above
old Glory"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
HlKERS TAKE AN OUTING
COVERING FOUR MILES,
Sixty-Three in Party Yesterday Aft
ernoon Make Start From
Chain Bridge.

Sixty-three wanderlusters yesterday
afternoon went on an outing covering
four miles. Walter W. Paige was the
leader The official" account follows:
"A distance of four miles was COW
cred. starting from Chain bridge, thence
following east on Macomb street 10
Little Falls road. across the latter road
into a section OF the valley west of the
American University. from which we
emerged into Little Falls road again
at the intersection of Chain Bridge
road. A fe" rods beyond Ridge road
was chosen, along which are a number
of remarkable views of Washington,
yistas OF the Monument through the
trees the Georgetown University. the
on the Virginia shore. At the inter-
section of New Cut road the crowd be-
gan to divide, the majority proceeding
southwest to the distributing reservoir
and thence along the Conduit road to
the Aqueduct bridge.
Next Sunday q. A. Gamble. assisted
by J. b. Norton, will have charge of the
walk The first party Will leave from
36th and NJ streets on the S:4l am.
Great Falls car. and the afternoon party
at l:44 o'clock and PA o'clock, respec-
lively Tickets should be purchased
for Mclean.
THE Rambler Pastime Club is to hold
its first annual meeting Thursday even
ing at I'll 18th street. when both menu
bers and visitors will be welcome"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
PARLIAMENT IS ASKED
FOR HUGE WAR LOANS
Ministry Seeks War Credits Aggre-
eating More Than Half Billion
Pounds Sterling.

LONDON. February u. 1920 am
The house of commons will be occupied
this week with financial affairs. The
feature of today's program was the in
PRODUCTION of two new votes of credit
aggregating 1850, 200. 0OO-one for 600.
00O. 900 to cover expenses to March 81.
the end of the present financial year.
and the other for f350.00O,000 to start
the next financial year.
The chief speakers today were A.
Bonar Law. chancellor of the ex-
chequer. who was charged with the
duty of introducing the motion for the
votes of credit and reviewing the
financial position of the nation, and
Reginald McKenna, who was called on
to support the motion jas chancellor of
the eXcheQuer of the AsQuith govern
ment.
The sessions of Tuesday. Wednesday
and Thursday will be occupied with
secondary financial legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
SAY U-B0AT SANK GREEK
SHIP IN NEUTRAL HARBOR
Sailors Tell of Destruction of Spyros
at Las Palmas. Canary
Islands.

NEW YORK. February ia Ger
man submarine entered Nhe neutral
Spanish harbor of Las Palmas. Canary
Islands, OH December s and sank the
Greek steamship Spyros according to
two of the freighter's seamen who ar
rived here today on the STEAMSHIP p
Moro Castle Recent maritime records
told of the Spyros being lowed to "a
Spanish port after icing torpedoed.
The sailors arriving here said the
Spyros put into Las Palmas on her voy-
age from Ruenos Aires, carrying grain
for Huh, England. The C-boat entered
the harbor. they asserted. and notl-
fed the captain to abandon his ship
within forty hours, at the end of which
time II would be destroyed, and the
threat was fulfilled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
REMAINS IN HOME PORT,
Deutschland Not Likely to Return to
U. S. During Present Crisis.

NEW LONDON, Conn, February ~
Up to January 81 the German merchant
submarine Deutschland had not left
her home port. according to state
ment made to the Associated Press bv
Paul q. L. Hilken. vice president and
general manager Of the Eastern For
warding Company.
While Mr.. Hlken declined to discuss
the probability of another voyage to
this country by the Deutschland, it
was learned from reliable sources that
neither the Deutschland nor a sister
submarine would leave Germany for
America until after the present crisis
had passed
Until a few days ago, II was an open
secret that the officials of the Eastern
Forwarding Company had expected an
undersea boat to come here. The usual
careful preparations to receive a sub
mersible had been made. Now there
are no outward signs Of activity at the
state pier-where the Deutschland
locked in November-nor at the com
pany warehouses in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
MEXICO TO SEND NEW
AMBASSADOR TO j. S.
Ignacio Bonillas Is Named by Car
rama to Succeed Eliseo Are
dondo in Washington.

Ignacio Ronillas, who was one OF
Gen. Carranza's representatives on the
Mexican American joint commission
has been named amba ssador from Mex
leo to the United States. Ramon de
Negri, who has been in charge of af-
fairs at the Mexican embassy since the
departure of Eliseo Arredondo. ambas-
sa dor designate, was informed today of
Mr.. Bonillas' appointment and some
time today he will formally notify the
State Department.
Now at Palm Beach.
Mr.. Bonillas is now at Palm Beach.
Fla. 1t is expected he will come to
Washington this week to present his
Henry p. Fletcher, American amba ssa-
dor to Mexico, is received by the Next
can government.
After the failure of the Mexican
American commission to effect an
adjustment of the questions at issue
between the two governments Mr.. Are
dondo was called to Mexico. 1t was
understood al that time that Mr..
Bonillas would be chosen his sue
cesSor. although Mr.. Arredondo insist
ed that he would return to his post
MIR. Bonillas has been the minister
of communications in Gen. CalranZa s
ca binet since the formation OF his gov
eminent, and is one of the few men
who are reputed TO have the entire con-
fdence of Gen. Carranza He was edu-
Technology and married an American
woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
PRESIDENT NOT TO SPEAK
Cancels Engagement Tonight With
Park View Citizens Association

ffesident wilson this morning can
'eled ms appointment to deliver an ad-
dfess tonight before the Park View
Citizens Association. The Presidents
time is so taken up with consideration
OF foreign matters that he found il i'm
possible to keep the appointment but
let il be known that he would address
z he association at q later date The as
sociatlon VIII hold its regular Febru-
airy meeting tomorrow night in the as
semoIy hall of the Park View School
Newton and Warder streets northwest
Nominations for the annual election of
oficers to be held in March will be
made tomorrow night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
Wealthy Englishman Kills Self.

LOS ANGELES. Cal. February r.
The body of W. b. Washington Sulli-
van, a wealthy Englishman. was found
Yesterday in a grove on the outskirts
Of the city. The throat was cut and
a razor. identified as the property of
Sullivan, was found beside the body.
Worry over the death of a stepson.
Michael Braithwaite. member OF the
British flying corps. who was acct
dentally killed recently in France. was
a reason assigned by friends for Sui
livan ending his life. He was sixty
FIVE years old and is survived by a
widow and two daughters in Devon
shire, England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
GAINS BY BRITISH
ON SOMME FRONT
London Reports German Lines
Occupied for Three
Fourths of Mile.
Ry the Associated Press.

Ry the Associa ted Press.
LONDON, February 12.-British troops
Saturday night captured German trenches
on a front of more than three quarters of
mile in the Somme line, constituting
what is characterized as strong sys-
tenn" lying north of Beaumont Hamel.
The official statement, dated yester-
day. reporting this operation, reads:
Another highly successful local opera
ton was carried out last night A
strong system of hostile trenches lying
(north of Beaumont was at
tackled and captured on front of over
three-quarters of mile. We cap
tured 215 prisoners. number consid-
erabIy exceeding our casualties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
SAYS GERMAN SHIPS HERE
WILL BE UNFIT FOR USE

LONDON. February Il, 2:25 AMIN
an address at Wilhelmshaven regard
ing precautions taken by Germany in
view of the possibility of war with the
United States. DR.. Gustav Stresemann.
prominent national liberal member of
the reichstag. made the following
statement. according to a Rotterdam
dispatch TO the Evening News:
our German bluejackets in the
United States will have seen to il thar
German steamers in American norris
shall not be disable by any one for
some time"
Dr.. Stresemsnn also expressed the
opinion that the work of the German
submarines was encouraging the army
for the spring campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
German Attack Repulsed.

I'VE repused this morning by our
fire an enemy attempt to approach our
lines south of Sailly-SaillseA We entered
enemy trenches during the night in the
neighborhood OF Pys. southwest Of La
Rassee, northeast of Neuve Chapelle and
south of Fauquissart. Many casualties
we're inflicted on the enemy and his dug
outs destroyed. A number of prisoners
were secured.
I'VE effectively bombarded the enc
mys position today at a number of places
along our 'front.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
Now Board of Trade Members.

These applicants were elected to
membership in the Washington Board
Of Trade at a meeting Of the executive
committee of that body this afternoon:
J. c. Wright. Paul B. McConnville,
John Miller. Carl H. Smith, Herbert B.
Nevius and E. D. Simpson. Plans for
the annual shad bake of the Board of
Trade were discussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
Austrians Take Italian Prisoners.

BERLIN, February II. via wireless TO
Tuckerton, n. Jan official statement
issued by the Austro- Hungarian army
headquarters under date Of February II
and reporting operations on the Austro-
Italian front says that $40 more Italians
were taken prisoner in the fighting on the
Gorilla front Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
ARMY WOMEN FORM
RED CROSS SECTION
Several Hundred Join 0rgani-
cation and Elect Mrs. Baker
Honorary Chairman.
MRS. SCOTT HEADS BODY

The army section of the Lay Women
of the Red Cross was organized today
at a meeting at Rauscher's.
Several hundred army women attended
and became members of the organiZatio ion
of which Mrs. Baker. wife of Secretary
of War Baker. was elected honorary
chairman. with Mrs. Scott. wife of Gen
Hugh l.. Scott as chairman.
Mrs. Baker addressed the meeting. urg-
ing cooperation. She said in many or
CARNATIONS there are some who wait
until after the meetings and discuss with
certain others what ought not 10 have
been done and what should have been
done at the meetings. instead of getting
up and telling all members at the session
of their views. We want cooperation
and that is the only way We can sue
ceed." she said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
Senatorial Candidate Dead.

LANSING. Mich. February i2.-Law
renee Price of Lansing. democratic can
d'da'c TO- tni'cd States senator at the
Noyembe: election, died at Mount Clemens
TO-DAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
Total German War Loans.

AMSTERDAM, Holland, February 10
via London, 500 p.m.-A telegram re-
ceived here today from Berlin saws tho
payments on the fifth German war loan
have brought the total payments on the
five war loans TO A. 200. 900 900 marks az
this sum ss9. 100000 marks was subscribed
through loan banks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
British Gain in Mesopotamia

LONDON. February i2.--An official re-
port issued last night describes briefly
a British success against the Turks in
Mesopotamia. Il new line being occu-
pied by the Britieh o. about three and
a half miles to depth of more than a
half mile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-12
JUST MISSES DEATH
At GRADE CROSSING

The Benning grade crossing, the last
of the dangerous grade crossings in the
District and one which has been the sub
ject Of many protests from residents OF
that section, came near claiming another
victim this morning when a shifting en-
CINE hit a dairy wagon.
James Gator, thirty-five years old. .13
G street southeast, driver of the team
jumped from the wagon just before the
crash came, and managed to save him
self He was unable to save his horses.
however. one of them being instantly
killed and the other receiving injuries
which necessitated its being shot and
killed by Policeman ID. w. Smith.
Gator had delivered milk to residents
of Benning early this morning and was
on his return trip to the city. about
$50 o'clock. when ii became necessary
for him to drive over the crossing that
has been the scene of many fatalities to
man and beast. and where many wagons
and automobiles have been made fit for
the scrap heap.
Tracks of Two Roads Cross.
Tracks of both the Shepherds Point
branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company and Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company cross the road near the
abattor Gates are in position TO guard
the tracks or the pennsylvania Railroad
Company but one of them, the one to
the east. has been disabled for several
weeks and had not been operated during
that time. 1t is stated
THE Baltimore and Ohio road has no
protection whatever. remarked James
w Brown, resident of Benning and
member of the Benning Citizens Asso-
citation, this morning.
1t is stated that Gator received no
danger signal or warning of any kind,
and that il was not until the engine
was almost upon him that he realized
the danger. IL was too late for him to
save the horses. he stated, and he bare
Nv had time to jump and save his own
life The wagon was damaged about
S25.
Il don't fully understand why there
has been so much delay in the matter
of constructing the viaduct. said Mr..
Brown TO Star reporter. AS | under
stand it, the money was appropriated.
but the bid was for a sum in excess
of the amount appropriated and the
work has not been done.
Land for the widening of the road
and construction Of the viaduct has
been purchased" he added. and people
living here are anxious to have the
work done.