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Arizona republican., 1917-01-12
MUNITIONS PLANT IS WRECKED
WASHINGTON FEELS
THAT EARLY PEACE IS
NOWOUTOF QUESTION
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WASHINGTON. w Jan. 1.-THE en-
tente reply 10 President Wilson's
peace note is regarded in all quar-
ters mere as putting an early peace
practically out of the question, but
still leaving an open door for the
presiden. TO make further efforts.
The official view on firs. consd-
Grafton is that IL constituted u com
plete answer To the presidents note,
German diplomats regard the reply
as even more severe than thcy eX-
pectcd They declare il evidence
that the enemies Of Germany are
Wagirg war of conquest 20 crush
and dismember her The Ciermanio
allies, they declared, never would
agree 70 airy such terms.
President Wilson's next move now
becomes the center OF attention. II
will rot be decided upon until
careful and detailed study OF the re-
plies OF 10th the central powers and
the ertente has been made
Several courses are open to thn
president He may inform each side
of the others reply. and in so doin.,
may forward the documents without
comment, OF with some expression 10
advance the situation 40 the point
of another exchange Hc may begin
a series Of confidential negotiations.
either through the ambassadors here
on through the ambassadors at thr
foreign capitals Also. he may base
his next step. not upon the notes
alone but upon an estimate Of the
situation IN the belligerent countries.
No:hing has been decided and
nothing win be decided without the
most deliberate and mature consid-
.eraiion. II viii not be unexpected
II tie curtain Of secrecy is drawn
upon the next. move. because the sit
uation has advanced 70 a stage
where progress mav demand abse-
lute secrecy more than ever before.
The entente statement Of terms is
regarded as pre- senting legitimate
opportunity for the president TO take
anothcr step if he chooses To- DO s,t
By forwarding the rcps.es ~ each
sci Of beiliEereuts 70 the other. With
~ without suggestion OF the views
OF the United States. the president
may act without incurring exception
from any 81 them
While the German diplomats de-
nounccd the terms laid down in the
entente reply. American officials
made no attempt 10 estimate tneir
real feeling Naturally they expected
tho entente would state tie limit of
its expectations. At any rate. they
regard such an assessment ~ the
war situation as a valuable stepping
stone Whether the president still
hopes to get from the central powers
a similar statement OF terms is not
known.
Cermanys reply while holding TO
the idea OF conference 10 fird
starting point, was not rc-arGed as
maiSiag other means impossible
II is possible that he United
States mnlght state to the central
powers that as the entente has re-
fused a conference and has made a
general statement OF terms this gov
ernment would be glad II Germany
could see her way 10 make a SIM
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NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-THE text Of
the entente's reply to President WI
sons peace note as received frern Lon
don contains certain variations from
the text as received from Washing
ton. due TO translation. Some Of the
variations follow:
Seventy words down. read: In
general way they desire to declare
their respect for the lofty sentiments
inspiring the American note and thvir
whole hearted agreement with the
proposal to create a league Of ma
tions, which shall assure peace and
Justice throughout the world"
One hundred and twenty-five words
down read They recognize ALI the
benefits which will accrue to the
cause of humanity and civilization
from the institution Of international
arrangements designed to prevent
violent conflicts between nations anu
SO framed AS to provide the saActions
necessary to their enforcement, lest
an llusory security should serve mere
Iy to facilitate fresh acts OF aggres-
sion"
One hundred and fifty words down:
"But discussion Of future arrange
ments for assuring durable peace
ment Of the present conflict"
Two hundred words down: But
in their judgment it IL impossible 10
obtain at this moment such peace
as viii not Only secure to them the
reTaraticn, the restitution, and the
guarantees justly due them. by rea =
son Of the act Of aggression. the guilt
Of which Is fixed upon the central
powers. While the very principle from
which 1t sprang was undermining the
safety of Europe; and at the same
time such a peace as viii enable fu-
ture European nations to be estab-
lished upon sure foundation"
-Four hundred and fifty words
down; The allied governments feel
1t their duty to challenge in the mos'
friendly. but also in the clearest way
the analogy drawn between the fwo
groups Of belligerents. This analogy
based on public declarations Of fhe
central powers, Is in direct conflict
with the evidence. 10th as regarus
responsibility Gor tie past and guar
Arizona republican., 1917-01-12
The Entente Note

The translation of the French text
of the entente note as cabled by Am
hassador Sharp at Paris. follows:
The allied governments have re-
ceived the note which was delivered
TO them in the name of the government
OF the United States on the nineteenth
of December 1916. They have studied
it with the care imposed upon them
both by the exact realization which
they have Of the gravity of the hour
and by the sincere friendship which
attaches them to the American people.
In general they wish TO declare that
they pay tribute to the elevation of
the sentiment with which the Ameri-
can note is inspired and that they as
sociate themselves with all their hopes
with the project for the creation or a
league of nations TO insure peace and
justice throughout the world.
F" They recognize all the advantages
for the cause Of humanity and ciyili-
zation which the institution Of inter-
national agreements. destined to avoid
violent conflicts between nations,
would promote agreements wlfich must
imply the sanctions necessary to in
sure their execution and thus TO pre-
vent an apparent security from only
facilitating new aggressions. But "a
discussion Of future arrangements des-
tined To insure an enduring peace pre-
supposes satisfactofy settlement Of
the actual conflict. the allies have as
profound a desire as the government
of the United States to terminate as
soon as possible a war for which the
central empires are responsible and
which inflicts such cruel sufferings
upon humanity.
But they believe that it is impossible
at the present moment 10 attain a
peace which will assure them repara-
ton, restitution, and such guarantees
to which they are entitled By the ag-
gression for which the responsibility
rests with the central powers and Of
which the principle itself tended to
ruin the security of Europe; a peace
which would on the other hand permit
the establishment of the future Of Eu-
ropean nations on a solid basis. The
allied nations are conscious that they
are not fighting for selfish interests,
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Arizona republican., 1917-01-12
GERMANY TELLS
NEHRALS NOTE
NEEDS No REPLY

BERLIN. Jan. II (Wireiess 70 Say
viile) e)-Germanv today handed neutral
governments a note concerning the re-
ply OF the entente TO the German peace
proposals. the overseas News Agency
announces.
II is first stated. says the news agen-
cy announcement that the German
government has received the reply Of
the entente to the note 0f December II.
containing a proposition TO enter az
once into peace negotiations. The note
continues.
Our adversarios declined this propo-
sition. giving as the reason that it is "A
proposition without sincerity and with
out Importance The form in which
they clothe their communication eX-
cludes an answer to them. but the i'm
perial government considers Il import
ant to point out to the government of
neutral powers its opinion regarding
the situation.
THE central powers have no reason
to enter into any discussion regarding
the origin Of the war. Hls1pfy viii.
judge upon whom the immense guilt Of
the war shall fall. history's verdict
VIII as little pass over the enciTcling
policy Of England. the reycngcful policy
Of France and the endeavor Of Russia
To gain Constantinopole as over the in
stigation OF the Serbian assassination
In SarayevO and the complete mohili-
zation Of Russia which meant war
against Germany
Germany and her allies who had to
take up arms for defense Of their liber-
ty and existence. consider this, their
aim Of the war. as obtained.
"On the other hand. the hostile pow
realization Of their plans which. ao-
cording- to the declarations OF their
responsible statesmen. were among
others, directed toward the conquest OF
Alsace- Lorraine and several prussian
provinces. the humiliation and dimnu-
tion of the Austro- Hungarian mon
archy the partition Of Turlev and the
mutllation of Bulgaria.
'1n the face of such war aims, the
demand for restitution. reparation, ane
guarantees I'm the mouth OF our ad-
+ versaries produces a surprising effect
"Our adversaries call the proposal o
the four allied Teutonic powers a wal
maneuvre. Germany and her allies
must protest in the most energeti,
fashion against such characterizatior
OF their motives which were frankly
explained. They were persuaded tha
q peace which was just and acceptable
to all the belllgerents was possible
that il could be brought about by al
immediate spoken exchange of view
and that therefore. the responsible,
for further bloodshed could not b,
/ taken
Their readiness was affirmed with
out reservation to make Known thei
peace conditions when negotiation
were entered into which refutes ever
doubt as to their sincerity
"Our adversaries who had It in thei
hands to examine the proposition as t.
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Arizona republican., 1917-01-12
THAN TRIES To
END LIFE WHEN
NET T|CHTENS


PHILADELPHIA. Jan. Hilary
Kendall Thaw. under indictment in
New York together with two so-called
body guards. for an alleged attack on
Frederick Gump. Jr.. a l9year
high school boy of Kansas City. in a
New York hotel last Christmas, at
tempted suicide in a house at $3.50
Walnut street, West Philadelphia, to-
day while the police of virtually every
city in the east were searching for him
as a fugitive from justice.
ThaWs attempt al self destruction
was a sensational climax 10 a hunt
which began here on Tuesday. follow
ing the announcement by District At
torney Swami. of New York, Of the
latest episode in the erratic career of
tbs wealthy Pittsburger which had its
zenith in the killing Of Stanford White
at Madison Square Roof Garden. and
later when he escaped from Matteawan
asylum.
Through counsel in Pittsburg and
New York Thaw had made arrange
ments with "a private detective in this
city, acting for the Thaw interests in
Pittsburg TO surrender himself tonight
TO District Attorney Swami in New
York after preliminary matters had
been formally undertaken with the
local authorities
He had agreed, according to Samuel
G. Maloney, representing a private de-
tective agency in this city. to return
to New York and go through with the
ordeal Of another trial rather than
let the police catch him and treat him
like an ordinary prisoner"
Thaw regarded the "Gump charges"
on which three indictments charging
him with kidnapping and assault, as an
attempt to blackmail him. the detective
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Arizona republican., 1917-01-12
ARE
|N|SS|NC;; Loss
IS IN MILLIONS
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NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE plant of
the Canadian Car and Foundry com
pany, one mile east Of Kinesland n
j.. in which there were stored humid
reds OF thousands OF shells destined
for the Russian government was de
stroyed late today by fire and series
OF explosions which continued for
three hours. SO far as could be learned
tonight. no one was Killed or injured
although il, was said seventeen work
men were missing. No estimate Of the
loss was Obtainable, but it was said
il might reach $4,000. 900.
Approximately 400 men were en-
ployed In the plant which comprised
between forty and fifty buildings and
covered about eighty acres Of ground.
No munitions were manufactured at
Kingsland. but the plant was used for
the filling Of shells, the chief constitu-
ent used Icing trinitro toluol. one Of
the most powerful explosives known.
While ii was estimated that nearly
100000 shells exploded, primary fuses
or caps had not been attached To them
and consequently their detonation did
not cause the havoc that follows their
explosion when used on European bat
tie fronts. The roar OF the shells,
Niith SH0iihSt 4kc u tdhnDHhut lfbHl
heavy guns, was heard for miles. how
ever. and the concussions shook build
lngs within, wide radius Of the plant
kingsland. Rutherford and other
places nearby were filled with refugees
tonight who had fled from their homes
In the vicinity Of the plant. dozen
persons were arrested at Kingsland on
charges OF petit larceny and orders
were issued by the sheriff Of Bergen
county to the guard sent out lg him
in all directions 10 o\hoot looters.
Thomas II. Huckin. county prose
cutor, and his assistants began inves-
tigation ti3nIght to fix responsibility
FOR the diiaster. The fire, which be-
gan at $3.50 D. IN. was smuuldering
late tonight in the ruins Shells ex-
ploded almost continuously until Z:
o'clock but after that hour the detona-
tions We're only Intermittent.
The fire which led to the disaster
started in what was known as Build
ing Number 30. where shells were be-
ing cleaned with denatured alcohol.
The most generally accepted theory is
that electric wires on the ceiling be-
came crossed and a piece Of blazing
insulation fell into the alcohol
high northwest wind caused the
iianles To spread rapidly through the
flimsy structures that made up the
plant The company's fire brigade
tried vainly to check the fire. and with
Ia few minutes warning was given
and the employees fled for their lives.
The flames leaped from building 10
building which We're filled with shells
awaiting shipment. There was a con
tinuous roar as the flaming missiles
flew high into the air and exploded
soon the entire eighty acres which the
plant occupied seemed TO be covered
with a sheet of flames Dense black
smoke covered the country side foI
miles
Buildings within a radius of two
| miles We're shaken and almost al
their windows were shattered ManS
structures We're badly damaged bN
falling shells and several were set OF
| fire.
There was a literal reign of terrol
| throughout Union township in whcl
| the plant is situated. Sheriffs depu
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Arizona republican., 1917-01-12
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KepNcliCan a. r. Leased WHel
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE new British
loan was launched at n great mass
meeting at Guild Hall today when
the premier. David Lloyd George
supplemented his appeal for sub
scriptfons with a brief and confident
review OF the war situation and An
drew Bonar Law. chancellor of the
exchequer. discussed the financial
end of the plan.
Tremenduous enthusiasm was dis
played by the crowds of people. Sup
porting the principal speakers. was
an enormous assenblage of states
men and commercial and financial
leaders.
1t was the prime minister's first
public engagement since he took his
present office, and, as he has just re-
turned from the Rome conference,
curiosity to hear his speech out
weighed even that to learn the terms
Of the new loan which is commonly
called the win the war loan
Mr. Bonar Law explained the new
loan which. briefly. gives the option.
Of a five per cent taxable loan at 80
or tax compounded loan at four per
liable to a suDer-tax. Both loans will
be free of income tax IL held outside
the United Kingdom.
The keynote of the meeting was to
be founo in a phrase used by Mr.
Bonar Iaw-"Will it ever be said that
this county is willing to give its
sons but not its money!
This was greeted with re-echoing
cheers. The reception of Mr.. Bonat
Laws statement seemed to predict
the great popularity of the loan. but
4 still greater reception awaited Mr..
Lloyd George whose report of the
great confllct felt at the Rome con-
ference IN an ultimate victory aroused
a storm of cheers. az did also his
declaration that with proper support
Arizona republican., 1917-01-12
Coz. Stanley Brings Order In
Mob Ruled Kentucky Town

Stanley came to Murray to plead with
the crowd for the preservation Of or
der. His presence early In the day
sobered the citizens and his late rad
dress to a throng in Judge Tnshs
court room lined uD public sentiment
with him. His declaration that he had
come to Murray 10 uphold the law and
protect the court with my body If
necessary moved a brother of the man
the negro was charged with killing
oDenly to endorse his appeal. Before
noon the governor apparently dominat-
ed the situation and shortly thereafter
left the city on a special train with
the judge and prosecutor.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-12
NEW BRITISH LOAN LAUNCHED
At GREAT LONDON MASS MEETING

the entente armies would cleave a
road TO victory during 1917 and that
The allies had made clear in their re-
plies to Germany and the United
States that war was preferable to
Prussian domination over Europe.
The arrogant Prussian caste" he
said, flung Great Britains signature
to a treaty into the waste paper
basket as Il ii were of no account.
But they now know the pride of the
land they treated with such insolent
disdain They know it all now
The premier made an eloquent ap-
peal 10 the natidn to subscribe to the
new loan, and it is believed his ar-
peal win not likely fan on deaf ears
after the plain hint from Mr. Bonar
Law of a forced loan. should this loan
not attain its object
Arizona republican., 1917-01-12
FIRST BUYS PROTECTION
THEN SUBLETS PRIVILEGE

CHICAGO, Jan. ll.-Pohce pro-
lection OF illegol enterprises, ac-
cording to States Attorney Mac
lay Hoyne tonight, Was in many
instances administered after the
fashion II amusement parks.
'The man who bought protec-
ton would sublet privileges eN-
planned Mr.. Hoyne. Let us say
that man bought protection
for a shady hotel. That took
care Of the whole building, lie
then sublet few rooms for
gambling. and SO on.
The states attorneys net.
which brought in. amoEg others.
Charles c. Healey. who was ste
ceeded as chief OF police today
by Herman +. Schuctlcr, brought
others Ia light today. Mr. Hoyne
said that evidence invoking Cap
tain Michael j. Gallery. Lieuten-
ant Thomas Duffy and Serseants
Stephen Barry John Walsh and
George Riordan. would be pro-
senied TO The grand jury. which
probably viii convene carly next
week.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-12
Furry Ovey Leak" Is
Likely To Be Ended Today

which would provide specifically for
an inquiry by a special committee in
TO charges made by Thomas W. Law
son that there was a leak" in advance
of the peace note
The majority also declined to bring
up for q final vote another Wood reso-
luton for n general Investigation of
leak" allegations or one by Represent
ative Campbell of Kansas, designed to
empowe,' a congressional committee to
inquire into every phase of the rumOrs.
The sub committee appointed yes
terday to draft contempt charges
against Mr.. Lawson in the event Of
decision TO prosecute him, continues in
existence.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-12
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MURRAY, KY, Jan lire estab-
lishment Of law and order through the
personal efforts of Governor Stanley of
Kentucky continues here tonight after
a period Of excitement that at one tirne
threatened the destruction of Circuit
Judge Charles Bush and Common
wealth's Attorney Denny Smith at the
hands of a mob which had become an
gered because the trial of Luke Martin
a negro charged with the murder of
Guthrie Duiguid. white man, had
been deferred.
After a turbulent night, during which
the mob threatened to dynamite a
hotel, the refuge of the Judge, Governor
Arizona republican., 1917-01-12
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WASHINGTON Jan. 1I-Unless
Republicans develop unexpected oppo-
sition to the adoption of an adverse
report by the rules committee on the
Wood leak" investigator resolution,
the furry over rumors that money was
made in the stock market on advance
information about President Wilson S
peace note PROBABLY will end in the
,.otse tomorrow. Two hours debate will
precede a vote on the report.
Democratic members of the rules
committee voted today over the vigor-
Gus protest of the Republicans to re
port unfavorably the Wood resolution.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-12
ENTENTE POWERS TELL WILSON
PEACE WITHOUT PREPARATION AND
GUARANTEES NOT ACCEPTABLE


WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE entente allies reply
ing President Wilson's peace note in joint communi-
cation express the belief that it is impossible at the
present to attain peace that will assure them
reparation restitution and such guarantees they
slider are essential
In separate note, the Belgian government expresses
its desire for peace but declares it could only accept
settlement which would it repaaton and security
in the future
Both of the communications made public by the state
department tonight, dated January 10 and We're
transmitted in translatons from the French texts
through Ambassador Shalp at Paris.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-12

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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. George Whitehead
were Sunday guests of Kalamazoo
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Mosier were
Sunday quests Il, the home Of their
son Carl and family Of Dowagiac.
Mrs. Van Week leaves this week
with her darghtcc for visit with
relatives in Macon, Missouri.
Mrs. Arba Hawley is in Bronson
hospital where she underwent an
operation for appendicitis last Mon
day morning. The operation WIS sue
cessful and she is doing nicely.
Attorney Carl d.. Mosier of Do
wagiac will deliver the Memorial at
dress in Mattawan this year.
Fred Latshaw of Allegan was a
week end guest at the II. A. Cole
home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25
LAST GAME BEFORE FIELD
DAY THIS AFTERNOON

The last game of base ball on the
local field prior to field day will be
this afternoon with Lawton. 1t will
not be a strictly high school game as
several outside players will partici-
pate on both teams. 1t will give the
boys splendid practice however for the
big game on field day. 1t is definite
ly settled now that the opposing
teams will be Paw Paw and Bangor.
Bangor has mighty strong team,
and our boys realize that they will
have to be at their best to "Bring
home the Bacon" Turn out every
body this afternoon and give the boys
all the encouragement possible. The
girls roofing club is alone worth the
price of admission.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25
"THE KAISER'S PRAYER"

Mine Gott will you be mine pardner?
You don't know who | am?
I am the German Kaiser
De Emperor Will-I-Yam.
You know | whipped the Belgians,
Und nit bullets filed Russia full;
Und I'll whip France and Italy,
Und I'll blow up Johnny Bull.
Now all dem other nations
/ don't give a
If you just be mine pardner
Und whip dot Unkle Sam.
You know l got dem submarines,
All Europe knows dot well!
But dot Edison got patent now
Vot blows them all to hell.
Now, Colt, if you will do this,
Den you, l will always love;
Und / will be Emperor of de earth,
Und you be Emperor above.
But, Colt. iff you refuse me dis,
morrow night at eleven
I'll call my Zeppelins out
Und declare war on heaven.
l wouldn't ask from you,
But it can be plainly seen.
Dot when Edison pushes dot button,
l got no submarines.-Ex.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-05-25
TIPPERARY PARODY.
Song now being sung by the
boys on the battle ships.

Song now beng sung by the
boys on the battle ships.
It's long way across, the ocean
It's long way we know
It's long way across the ocean
But we surely have to go
So good bye friends and sweethearts
Good bye native land
For we will never see our flag insulted
By the foe on sea or land.
It's long way across the ocean
But we hear our brothers cry
It's a long way across the ocean
But We'll get there by and by
Good bye friends and sweethearts
For we are loyal band
And the land that rules this mighty
nation
Will guide us safe to land.