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New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Georgia Feeds Her
Sons in New York
Real Cracker" Dinner, in
Real Cracker" Style,
Served at Biltmore

Three hundred Georgians gathered
at the Biltmore Hotel last night and
ehatted about yellow yams, opossums
and the cotton crops. They did more
than speak about the food products Of
the Cracker State; they ate them.
The occasion was a Georgia products
dinner, held under the auspices of the
Georgia Society Of the City of New
York.
The food for the various courses
was raised in different counties in
Georgia and was shipped to New York
especially for this unique dinner, at
which dozen negro mammies, in
checkered dresses and red bandana
hsndkerchiefs, helped to wait on the
tables, and at which quartet of
Southern darkies sang old melodies
of Georgia and of Dixie.
Byron r. Newton, new Collector Of
the Port, who spoke al the dinner, in
jected a discussion OF the war into
the peaceful exchange of ideas about
Georgia's progress. There is no ques-
tion about the purpose and spirit of
the United States in this war. But
there is a serious question about our
understanding of what is going on.
At this hour Germany is nearer her
century's dream of an-Germanism
than ever before; nearer her dream
Of a Central European Empire that
shall rule the world than ever before.
We do OF realize that the countries
which rec years ago were Ger
many les are now her vassals, and
that g. great country that Germany
has G run thirty million slaves are
working for the German Empire"
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Northclife Opposed
Churchill Appointment

Lord Northclife, through the me-
dium of his powerful newspapers, THE
Times" and "The Daily Mail" drove
Asauith out of the Premiership in De
cember of last year and was instru-
mental in the selection of Lloyd
George as head Of the government.
Lord Northclifes attack on Asquith
was based on the failure Of the govern
ment to prosecute the war in a vigor-
Gus manner, with especial reference TO
the disastrous campaigns in Mesopo-
tsmia and Gallipoh.
When Lloyd George formed his Cab
met Lord Northcliffe cabled The Irlb-
une: Lloyd George has made gov
eminent perfect, with one or two eX-
ceptions, for the prosecution OF the
war. ! venture 70 prophesy ne VIII %
three things-he will win the war.
bring happiness 70 Ireland and main
tain the friendship Of the United
States"
With the appointment two months
ago Of Winston Churchill as Minister
Of Munitions, Lloyd George met with
the first opposition from the North
clife press, which always had been
hostile toward Churchill. Recently
the Northcliffe papers have become in
creasingly hostile toward the Premier.
chiefly for the general mismanage-
mcnt Of the war.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Vote Confidence in
Orlando Ministry

ROME, Wednesday, Nov. 14.-Great
enthusiasm and patriotic feeling marked
this afternoons sitting of the Italian
Chamber Of Deputies. Professor Wit
torio Orlando in his first speech as Pre-
mier struck the keynote Of his policy,
namely. that the situation called for
acts rather than for words.
A vote of confidence IN the govern
ment was moved by ex-Premier Boselli,
and carried without division.
The Premier spoke feelingly Of the
assistance being rendered by the En-
tente Allies TO Italy, and passage in
which he expressed the cordial graft
tude Of Italy TO the great American
Republic" for her willing and powerful
aid rot sed tremendous cheering.
Referring to the creation Of an inter-
Allied supreme council and military
council. Professor Orlando announced
that they would include representatives
Of the United States.
Ex-Premier Giolitti. who made his
first public appearance since Italy en-
tered the war, reechoed Premier Or
lando's words, saying the whole nation
would follow the governments lead.
but there must be no hesitation or half
measures.
Ex-Premier Luzzatti declared In the
name Of his Venetian colleagues that
the people Of the northern province
were ready TO suffer martyrdom so
that Italy should retain her faith In
the great principles OF independence
and liberty.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Anti ti-Sufragists
Decide to Disband
Some Of Their Leaders, Re-
versing Position, May
Enter Politics

Anti-sufragists yesterday decided to
disband their organization in this
state. Many of the leaders will conf
pletey abandon their former position
and go into politics. The president of
the New YORK State Association 0p.
posed to Woman Suffrage, Miss Alice
Hill Chittenden, will join the Republic
can party, she said yesterday. She viii
also give a lecture on government.
The formal recommendation that the
organ izntion be dissolved was made by
the executive committee to the mem
bers at their final regular meeting.
The disbanding will be put to the vot-
ing body Of the association at a special
meeting TO be called next week.
The resolution presented by Mrs.
Arthur VI. Dodge, the national presi-
dent, 20 the effect that suffrage is not
an Inherent right, but once conferred
becomes a duty and responsibility and
as such must be exercised was finally
accepted by the members, who declared
their intention of working with men
for the best interests of government.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Accepts Premiership, De-
spite United Opposition
of the Left
Socialist Radicals
In Hostile Group
"Tiger" Expected to Take
Prompt Steps to Stamp
Out Boloism

PARIS, Nov. 15.-Former Premier
Clemenceau has agreed to form new
Cabinet
VI. Clemenceau remained at the
Elysee Palace with President Poincare
for more than an hour. after which
the announcement was made that the
President had offered him the mission
Of forming a Cabinet. which he had
accepted. On leaving the palace VI.
Clemenceau said:
81 intend to act quickly and ration
ally. There are certain little matters
to examine and regulate. and | think
! shall need forty-eight hours. shall
perhaps, be able to give the first ex-
act information tomorrow evening"
The Radical and Radical Socialist
group in the Senate met and adopted
resolution that the circumstances of
the hour required that the best quail
fed men take Office regardless of par
ties. The corresponding group in the
'NHiDNis dANSi a SndID
adopted resolution against the party
pronouncing against NJ. Clenenceau.
NJ. Clemenceau was offered the Pre-
miership by President Poincare despite
the threatened fusion of the parties Of
the Left-the unified Socialists, Social
istic Radicals and Socialistic Republi-
.ans.
Before the announcement Of the
Presidents decision, NJ. Clemenceau
was the favorite for the Premiership.
with even betting that the former Pre-
mler would be appointed. The betting
odds were quoted as 3 TO against for
mer Premier Viyiani, to l against ex-
Premier Barthou, 8 to ! against ex-
Premier BRAND, 8 10 / against Jules
PANS, former Minister of Agriculture,
and - to l against Charles Jonnart,
ex-Foreign Minister
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16

gagged by a loyalty that / do not feel
toward the whole Of your administra-
tion.
81 take this opportunity Of thanking
YOU and the War Cabinet for the hand
some message Of praise sent to me as
representing the five hundred officials
Of the British war mission 70 the
United STATES. many Of them volun-
,ecrs and exiles. Their achievements
and those Of their ten thousand as
sis.ants deserve 10 be better known
bv their countrymcn. The fact that
their work Is not known is due 20 the
absurd secrecy about the war which
still is prevalent. Everything these Of
ecials are doing is known TO our
American friends, and, Of course, 70
the Germans.
~ trust ! make no breach Of conf
dence in saying that some Of the doeu-
ments which have passed through my
hands as head Of the mission are such
as. if published, would greatly increase
our prestige in the United States and
hearten our people at home.
May also take this opportunity o.
giving warning about our relations
with that great people from whom l
come. We have had the tragedy Of Rus
sia. due partly 10 lack of Allied propa-
ganda to counteract that Of the Ger
mans. We have had the tragedy OF
Italy, due largely to that same enemy
propaganda. We have had the TRACE
dies of Serbia, Rumania and Montene-
gro. There is one tragedy which | am
sure we shall not have, and that is the
tragedy of the United States.
"But, from countless conversations
with leading Americans l know that
unless there rs swift improvement in
our methods here, the United States
will rightly take into its own hands
the entire management Of great part
of the war. 1t will not sacrifice its
blood and treasure TO the incompetent
handling of the affairs Of Europe.
"In saying all this, which is very
much on my mind, believe me have
none but the most friendly feeling
toward yourself and that am greatly
horored by your suggestion. Yours
sincerely. NORTHCLIFFE."
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Mrs. Whitehouse
Expected to Resign
New Head Likely To Be
Named by Sufragists at
Convention Here

1t was reported yesterday that Mrs.
Norman de r. Viii h1u ul
of the NNew York State Woman Suf-
frage Party, would resign from that
nosition on Wednesday. Be1o.e cleo
ton she announced her intention OF
giving up the office soon 70 take up
other work, and it was said yesterday
that her friends had been unable TO
shake her in that determination.
Much of the credit for the suffrage
victory in New York is given to Mrs:
Whitehouse, who has been leader OF
the party for two years. The state con-
vention onens on Tuesday in the Ritz
Carlton Hotel, and the nomination and
elecuon OF new chairman VIII come
before that body. Although the vote
has Seen won in this state, the position
Is regarded as one of extreme responsi-
bility because of the campaign for the
Federal amendment.
Conferences have been held. it is
said, with a view 10 selecting a candi-
date to succeed Mrs. Whitehouse. and
il. ,s believed that one has been found,
but has not yet been persuaded 10 ac-
cept a nomination 1t was thought at
first taht one of the three vice-chair-
man Mrs. James Lees Laidlaw. Mrs.
RAYMOND Brown and Mrs. Henry
Mn.,e cannon, would take the post;
They are reported TO have refused
it, however. -.
Among hose whose names have been
mentioned in connection with the once
are Mrs. Arthur Liyermore, OF Ionkersi
Mrs. Ogden Reid, present treasurer OF
the organization; Mrs. Alice Duer Mil
Ter. chairman of the finance committee ;
Mrs. Frederick Edey, chairman OF the
press committee; Mrs. Frank A.. Van
derlip, leader of 1.-The WestchesIer
County district, and Mrs. Dexter r.
Rumsey, of Buffalo.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Berlin "VorwaeriS" Sees
Peace Hopes in Crises

BERLIN. via London, Nov. l5.-Ihe
"Vorwaerts" to-day prints q long edi-
torial on the French and British minis
terial crises. The newspaper considers
the fall Of the French Premier Pain
leye a mere footnote to the history Of
the war, but that Of Prime Minister
LLOYD George as a whole chapter. II says
that the fact that Lloyd George is "wab-
bling" attracts the eyes Of the whole
world. Should he fall it may not mean
peace, but it will mean long step IN
the direction Of peace.
"Mr. Lloyd George" says the "Vor-
warts" "1ong since has gambled away
his best stake--his following among
the masses-and now is reeling abou;
without a foothold."
The "Vorwarts" claims that Lloyd
George has forsaken the wise principle
of seeking an alliance with interna-
tional socialism, which, it asserts, IL
the great power of the future, even Of
the German people, despite all efforts
TO annihilate il.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Wastage Exceeds Recruits
Canadian Discharges and Cas-
ualties Not Equalled

OTTAWA, Nov. 15.-The total vast
age of infantry in the Canadian expe.
ditionary forces in October exceeded
the total number of recruits enlisted
during the same period by 1,S9S, ac-
cording 70 figures given out by the
Militia Department here to-day.
The total wastage was 3.648, being
made up of 1.0l7 men discharged IL
Canada; 1865 returned to Canada from
overseas for discharge, and 1866 cas-.
ualties overseas. The total number OF
recruits secured for overseas service IN
the Canadian infantry was 1850. o.
these l,045 men were recruited in the
United States.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Nicknamed the Tiger"

70 was Georges Clemenceau. for
many years one of the most forceful
figures in French public life, who in
stituted the campaign against German
propaganda In France. and it was
largely on that issue that the Painleve
Cabinet fell. The "tiger," as he is nick
named, is known as an exponent # the
bag stick, and il has been prophesied d
that If he should be appointed Premier
he would stamp out Boloism radically
and rapidly. The chief obstacle TO his
employment was felt 20 be the implac-
able hostility of the unified Socialists,
who have never forgiven his drastic
niethods in dealing with labor troubles
when he was Premier.
VI. Clemenceau is seventy-six years
old. He is sometimes referred to as
more of a destructive than construct
i've statesman, and is reputed 90 have
upset nearly score of cabinets. He
has held no ministerial posts in recent
years, devoting himself largely to his
newspaper, "L'Homme Enchaine," which
has been suspended several times be-
cause of his biting criticism of the gov
ernment.
VI. Clemenceau has always had the
greatest admiration for America. He
Nlslltu LNc american troops III france
on September Is and one Of the units
was then named the "Clemenceau Bat
talon" in his honor.
Once Exiled Here
Early in life he was cxiled from then
imperial France for proclaiming re-
publican doctrines and came 70 the
United States in 1865, bearing letters
TO Horace Greeley, editor of The
Tribune.
He lived in Twelfth Street, in the
same house where Napoleon III had
once dwelt. After supporting himself
here for a short time by writing for
the Paris Temps" he roved to Green
wich, Conn There he lectured on
French literature for three years in a
young ladies' school and married Miss
Mary PlUmmer, one os his pupils.
When war broke out between France
and Germany in 1870 he returned to
France. Many times in later years his
opponents called him Yankee school
teacher"
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Britain Fears Germans
MAY Change U-Bodt Zone

LONDON, Nov. l5.-England's salts
faction with the official report showing
the low mark reached in Germany's sub
marine warfare was tempered to-day
by the question of whether contribut-
ing cause might not be plan in Berlin
to change the zone Of U-boat opera
tions.
One suggestion was that not only
were the Allies improving the work of
the anti-submarine campaign, but that
Germany had recalled her U-boats pos
sibly to make a change in the sub
marine programme.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Lloyd George Safe;
Wars Real Dictator,
Washington Belief
Bv c. w. Gilbert

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-Washing'
ton refuses TO take the English Cabi-
NET crisis seriously. No one who pre-
tends TO know anything about foreign
affairs comedies for a moment thai
there is any danger Of Lloyd George
falling. 1t is pointed out that there is
no one in sight to replace him. IL
took a long time to bring down AS
auth. even with a strong man avail
able as his successor. The puoliea-
ton of the terms Of the Allies agree
ment. it is thought here, will END the
British commotion.
An amusing theory Of what has nap
pened abroad is propounded. not in OIL
fetal circles. When this government
pressed for a unifcation of the Allies
plans and operations the idea prevailed
here that this country through its con-
troll of supplies and loans would Writ
pallv control the war. II is impos-
sible to say just how high up this no
tion was entertained, but it was en-
tertained rather cheerfully. In the
end # may be realized. but apparently
not just now.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
British in 16 Months
Capture 131,731 Men
3O,197 Turks, l01,534 Ger
mans, 7O5 Guns Taken, Says
Secretary Forster

LONDON, Nov. 15.-In the House OF
Commons to-day Henry william Fors'
ter, Financial Secretary Of War, said
that since July l, 1916, the British had
captured from the Turks 30l97 prison
ers and lS6 guns, and from the Ger
mans on the Western front lOl,53i
prisoners and $40 guns.
The approximate square mileage II
territory conquered or reconquered by
the British in the same time. said Mr
Forster, was 2S,0OO~ The total number
Of prisoners captured on all fronts
since the beginning Of the war was
10000, while the captured guns num-
bered S00
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16

British Premier is a lonely soul. He
cidents Of the war. For moment the
expression of the sentiments Of pollle4i
England becomes spontaneous ana the
result is chronicled as a crisis.
Conservatives Fear
Adventurous Pair
Besides this. there is a natural dis
trust of the British Premier as war
dictator. He is man Of restless IN
gpination and has associated with him
self another adventurer IN strategy,
Nr. Winston Churchill. Both are sup.
posed 10 be capable Of thinking Of
other fronts than the Western front as
places to strike at Germany. Con-
sevative England fears disasters from
political control Of the war by TINS
pair. g. -
worth. II is interesting. There IS no
sign of piaue here over the prec pitate
ness Of Lloyd George. Those who
wanted unified control professed 70
want it as unified as possible. Also
they professed to have no candidate
for the place of dictator. They are
surprised, however, to find their desires
so quickly accomplished.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Food Agreement With
Neutrals Still Incomplete

WASHINGTON, Nov. Is. - Agree
ments between the United States and
Northern European neutrals for the
release of American foodstuffs have not
been finally completed, the War Trade
Board announced tonight.
"No such arrangements have been
made" said the statement, although
negotiations toward this end are still
continuing, and it is hoped that they
will result in effecting a satisfactory
arrangement"
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Roundup of German Spies
In Norway Cuts Ship Losses

CHRISTIANA. Nov. I5.--The Norw"-
gian papers state that proceeding
against German spies in Norway and
the heavy penalties inflicted have to a
great extent diminished the loss OF
vessels leaving Norwegian ports
Heretofore these pies have reported
the movement Of ships 10 German
U-boats keeping watch along the Nor
gcG.gn c9as-
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Festive False Whiskers
Cause Austrians' Arrest

NORRIST0WN, Penn, Nov. 1.-two
Austrians, who were arrested here
early to-day for acting suspiciously,
were released tonight after they had
been examined by Federal agents. One
of them, when arrested, wore false
whiskers, and it developed later that
the men had been at a wedding cele-
bration.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Man Accused of Transport
Bomb Plot Freed by Court

Charles ". Walnum, pantryman on
Harry Payne Whitney's yacht, the
While Away, who was arrested recent
~ and charged with having plotted to
place a bomb on "A United States trans
port, was acquitted yesterday. Judge
Howe, Of the Federal District Court,
ANNOUNCED that even II all the evidence
produced against him were true, the
prisoner had committed no crime. and
Instructed the iqry to return verdict
Of not guilty.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
lis Women WELDING Picks
On Penna. Railroad Tracks

WASHINGTON, Nov l5.-0ne hu''
dred and fifteen women track workers
now are welding picks, shoyels ara
crowbars, maintaining the roadoed d
the Pennsylvania Railroad betvsa
New York and Pittsburgh.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Lloyd George
Takes Lead Himself

LLOYD George, being master poll
tieian, seized the opportunity created
bv this countrys pressure for unlhed
control of the war-I am going on with
the theory-and created the organiza-
tion and made himself practically dc
tator Of the war. announcing the TACT
in his Paris speech.
There are a few facts that suggest
at least. that the British Premier
moved more swiftly than the Admins.
tration here expected. The words OF
Mir. Lansing about the Paris confer
encc being called to coordinate the ell
forts of the Alhes were hardly out OF
his mouth when 1t was announced that
the British Premier, acting with the
French and Italian representatives, had
created a Joint military committee,
consisting of Generals Foch, wilson
and Cadorna-
The Paris Temps" says that Lloyd
George consulted President Wilson be
fore taking this step. This may be
tyue, but Mr.. Wilson must have kept
his counsel, for it was several days
before the American State Department
tnew that this Joint military commit
tee had to do with anything more than
the Italian front. In other words, the
process Of co6rdinating had been
largely done by the British Premier
before the Paris conference which was
to discuss IL had met.
New-York tribune., 1917-11-16
Forestalls Work of
Paris Conference

The publication Of the text of the
Allies agreement shows how far the
coordination had gone. There is little
left in this line for the Paris confer
ence to do, though the Americans prob
ably will insist that the navy shall be
put under joint control and that q
supply organization be correlated with
the military and naval organization.
As some people hero see it, Lloyd
George PLAYED his hand very quickly
and is the master Of the situation. This
government by making possible a ci-
william organization for running the war
merely served his ambition.
The outbreak against him in Eng
land is explained in this way. The
has no friends or supporters. The
men who put him in power hate him,
have hated him for years. Now that
they see him plainly reaching out for
the dictatorship Of the war-all the
dispatches from England make it plain
that this aim Of his is realized by his
critics-the old hatred and distrust
flame up anew. "The little Welsh at
torney" and "duke batter" goes to Paris
and announces himself Cesar.
Hated By his supporters and equally
by his former party associates, he es-
says the boldest stroke of his political
career. IL is one OF the dramatic in
The Washington herald., 1917-06-21
HOROSCOPE.
Thursday, June II. 1917.

According to astroiogy this is not a
favorable day. Mars, Jupiter, and
Mercury are all adverse, but late in
the afternoon Mercury changes to
kindly aspect.
There is a sign read as forecasting
criticism of army plans and dissatis-
faction concerning policies of grave
moment to the nation.
Under this configuration It is well to
delay all important UNDERTAKINGS.
The aspect is supposed to interfere
with concentration and to have a bad
effect upon the health. 1t is well to
eat little meat while it prevails.
Money anxieties for great and small
seem to be indicated. There is a prog
nostication that bankers and those
who influence financial policies will
face supreme perplexities, owing to
some mental attitude on the part Of
the public.
While finances may present prob
lens, the seers declare that in the
United States there will be much pros
perity in many lines of business, but
they warn against fear that will en-
courage boarding which will affect
tradespeople.
1t is we'll to prepare for startling
events in the month Of July, astrolo-
gers declare.
Mercury is changeable today. but
while it is not wise to sign contracts
or agreements Of any sort until late
in the afternoon, editors and publish
ers should profit.
Ireland continues under a planetary
government that gives little hope of
serenity or stability.
The Presidents Cabinet Is subject
to a sway of the stars making for
troubled times, criticism, and misun-
derstanding. Changes are persistently
prophesied by the seers.
Washington, D. c., has the prog-
nostication Of fire, accident, or expIo-
sions that arouse national concern.
San Francisco will be the center of
a national sensation. II the stars are
read Alright.
Persons whose birthdate IL IA should
beware of letters or contracts that
may bring them trouble. Young wild
ows may have offers Of marriage.
Children born on that day NAV have
difficulty in earning a living. These
subjects of Gemini with Mercury as
their principal ruler, usually have Can
Ger characteristics.
(cOpynght lsz.)