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Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05

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! Austria Hungary TO tile end, il wa:
an American message.
1T was the ablest message Mr..
Wilson has ever delivered" said Sen
ator Underwood, democrat. III
sounded the keynote upon which VIC
must win the war" ...
Acting Republican Leader Gillette
OF the house aud other republicans
said they regretted the president die
not include Turkey and Bulgaria.
Il don't share the presidents dis
tinction between Austria and Turkey
and Bulgaria" said Representative
LongwortlI, republican of Ohio. II
think we ought to declare war against
all three"
Speaker Clark and Democratic
Leader kitchin said they would not
discuss the message until they had
had time to read it carefully.
In Sympathy With the People.
THE recommendation for a decla-
ration OF war against Austria" said
Democratic Leader Martin of the SEN
ate. SIS in sympathy with the wishes
of a great majority of the American
people" ....
Declaration Of war on Austria
merely transmutes into official action
and international legal record, con-
dition in which the United States has
found itself since it went to war with
Germany.
1t changes the status Of Austro-
Hungarian affairs in the United
States very little other thri to in
cludc all subjects Of the dual empire
in the list OF enemy aliens. Austria
Hungary has, had no diplomatic or
consular relations with the United
States since they were broken off al
the time of the diplomatic break with
Germany. .1r.
Austrian Investments Conserved.
Austrian investments in the United
States will be conserved in the same
way German property is being cared
for through the alien property GUS
todian. American use of Austrian
war-bound ships is legalized by the
declaration of war, although some of
them have been used heretofore and
the money for their use will be paid
later.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05
Deny Increase in Live
Stock Rates in East

Washington, Dec. 4.-Applications
for increased rates on live stock in
less than carloads east. Of the Missis-
sippi river were denied today by the
Interstate Commerce commission, but
permission was given to fake new
minimum weight rulings mich would
result in small Increases
The increases alloNed amount to
an average of IS peT cent and apply
mainly to shipment of breeding ami
mails. The Commission also ordered
eastern railroads to cancel proposed
rates, providing charges on ordinary
live stock, dependant upon value.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05
GREAT ADDRESS
INTERNATIONAL
IN CHARACTER
Never in Recent History>>Has
Occasion Arisen in Capital
Where Patriotism Reached
Such High Pitch.
Interests All Nations.

Washington, Dec. 4.-The inter-
national character of President
Wilson's address which was de-
livered to congress at 1890 o'clock
today is indicated by the fact that
the government already has placed
it for simultaneous publication in
practically every capital in the
world.
Although the address was not
entrusted in advance to American
newspapers or news distributing
associations, it already was placed
with the London Office of Reuters,
the principal European news dis
tributing agency, which in turn
was to supply others in Europe.
Indirectly, the address will get to
Berlin and the other central power
capitals. It's worldwide distribu-
ton is also evidenced by the fact
that it will be available for publica-
ton in China and Japan.
The fact that the government
also has taken steps to have the
document placed in the hands of
Ambassador Francis in Petrograd
is taken as an indication that the
presidents address will deal also
with the situation in Russia.
The secrecy which has been
thrown around the address pre-
vailed up to the last moment, as
the text was not given to the news
papers until the president began
to speak.
The president, it is understood,
practically finished the document
on last Saturday. On that day the
document was taken to the govern
ment's great printing plant to be
turned out, with every precaution
against leaks"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05

president dismissed in a few words
THE Russian people have been
poisoned by the very same dark
falsehoods,' he said, that have kept
the German people i'll the dark, and
the poison has been administered by
the very same hands. The only pos
sible antidote is the truth. 1t cannot
be uttered TOD plainly or too often"
Accompanying his recommendation
for a declaration Of war on Austria,
the president, in no uncertain terms,
told congress it must make adequate
provision to protect the nation against
the alien enemies. 1t declared it
should create very definite and par
ticular control" over all persons enter
ing or leaving the United States.
Violations of the proclamations COW
ering enemy alien activity, he de-
clared, should be punished by peniten-
tiary sentences for women as we'll as
men.
Among recommendations for leg
islation connected with the war the
president included more laws to con-
troll proftcering. The law of supply
and demand, the president declared,
had been replaced by the law of TN
restrained selhshness." To congress
itself the president made plea for
economy in government expenditures,
t- The president closed with an ap-
peal to congress to devote its entire
energies to legislation for winning the
war and reiterated the disinterested
war policy Of the United States, seek
ing only for the preservation of lib
erty- and democracy.
"A supreme moment Of history has
come" said the president i'll conclu-
sion. "The eyes ofa the people have
been opened and they see. The hand
of God is laid upon the nations. He
will show them favor, | devoutly be-
lieve. only if they-rise to the clear
heights Of His own justice and
mercy"
Just before the president began de-
llvering his address a resolution pro-
posing declaration of war against all
Germany's allies had been introduced
for Senator King of Utah by his COL
league, Senator Pittman Of Nevada.
Congress Approves Message.
Approval Of President Wilson's
recommendation OF war OH Austria
Hungary was voiced by practically
every member of congress who com
mented upon it.
"It was the greatest the president
has ever delivered" declared Chair
man Chamberlain. democrat, OF the
senate military affairs committee.
Senator Stone Absent.
Chairman Stone Of the senate for
eign relations committee did not hear
the address, being at the War depart
men on business, but announced his
approval. ,.
Senator Smoot, republican, said he
thought the presidents discussion OF
relations with Germany was "too
idealistic," but added: From the rec
ommendahon Of a state of war against
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05
CONGRESS READY
TO DECLARE WAR
ON AUSTRIA NOW
Resolution Drafted by lnterna-
tionaI Experts Of State De-
partment May be Passed
by Friday Night.

President Wilson yesterday asked
congress to declare war Immediately
on Austria Hungary, and congress, re-
spending with signs of approval, be-
gan setting itself about the work.
The senate foreign relations COM
mittee and the house foreign affairs
committee, which must deal with the
war resolution. were called to meet
tomorrow ..
The resolution, drafted by the in
ternational law experts of the State
department, will be introduced, and,
leaders say, probably will be passed
by both houses of congress by Friday
night.
The president did not recommend
declarations of war with Turkey and
Bulgaria, Germany's other allies, at
this time.
Some members of congress, believ-
ing they should be included, have an
rounced their intention of attempting
to so amend the war resolution.
Most administration leaders, how
ever, realize that the president may
have diplomatic reason for not in
cluding Turkey and Bulgaria, and the
War resolution probably will pass as
the president wants II.
- War on Central Powers.
Before a crowded hall of congress,
which included the officials of the
American government and represent
atives of many foreign nations, the
president spoke the words which he
said he considered necessary to the
successful prosecution of the war
against the central powers.
Even though Austria is the tool of
Germany and not her own mistress,
he said, it stands in the path of Amer
ica's part in the world struggle for
democracy.
To the unselhsh end that there shall
be no peace until Prussian military
autocracy IS crushed and reparation
made for its wrongs, the president
pledged again all the resources and
power of the United States.
His attitude towards Ita1y's claims
for Italia Irridentia is believed to
have been expressed by a reference
to a previous address to congress, in
which he declared all nations should
have free access to the sea. Today
he declared he was thinking of Aus
tria as we'll as all others.
To Fight to End.
Appealing to congress to devote
all its energies to the successful pros
ecution of the war, the president
closed his address by declaring anew
the determination of the United
States not to lay down the sword un-
til a righteous peace is achieved.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05
BY EDGAR SNYDER.

Washington, Dec. 4.--(Special Tel
egram. lin nearly a quarter OF a
century's residence in Washington as
The Bees correspondent, | have wit
messed many great legislative oc-
casions. the declaration of war
against Spain, the determination to
build the Panama Canal, the crea-
ton of the interstate commerce conf
mission, the declaration of war
against Germany, but none any
cqualted in transcendent interest the
message which President Wilson de-
livered to the people of the world
today.
1t was a scene unrivalled in my
20 odd years of newspaper experience
and it will be written about for
many, many years to come as the
crowning achievement i'll Woodrow
Wilson's career.
Heights of Applause.
Never has the congress or the peo-
pie risen to such heights of applause
as they did when the>tresident closed
his great state paper with "the hand
Of God is laid upon the nations, he
will show them favor, | devoutly be-
lieve, only if they rist to the clear
heights of his own justice and
mercy"
Justice and mercy" big as the
words are, did not seem to be any
bigger than the speech, which has
already been read inevery capital of
the world and will be pondercd over
by the ages to come.
The fighting phrases Of the ad-
dress were enthusia astically welcomed,
as, but we intend to guarantee the
worlds peace" and "a partnership of
people that will do it.
The words fell like mama upon the
jammed galleries and when he came
to the. climax of his speech. 81 shall
ask congress to declare the United
States in a state of war with Aus
tria-Hungary," every man and woman
i'll the historic chamber rose, yelled
and applauded-tevery one but two or
three, and among them La Toilette
and Vardaman. They sat silent, La
Toilette with his chin resting on his
left hand, gazing intently at the chief
executive Of l00,000,000 and, may-hap,
wondering if some of the presidents
sharp, rapier-like sentences were in
tended for him.
An Epochal Occasion.
1t was a never-to be forgotten oc-
casion and the fighting blood of
America seemed literally to run
throughout the chamber at the brave
words, WeAnow the. price of peace
and are willing to pay for it"
Senator Norris when asked his
opinion as to the message, said that
he was glad the president had de-
clared war with Austria. ~
Representative Sloan, who returned
from Nebraska this morning, was on
the floor in ample time to hear the
presidents ringing message on the
winning Of the war. and made these
observations:
The presidents recommendation
for a continued vigorous prosecution
tContinued on Page Five, Column Two.l
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05
DESPERATE CONFLICT.

DESPERATE CONFLICT.
After the fighting of Friday and
Saturday, in which the enemy suf-
iAed severely in fruitless efforts to
break through the British defenses
before Cambria, the Germans brought
up new reserve forces. These were
thrown against the southern leg of
the salient and throughout Monday,
Field Marshal Haig says, fighting OF
an exceptionally severe nature" took
place. The infantry masses attacked
under a strong artillery fire from
concentrated British guns. ~
The Germans advanced into La,
Vaquerie. but were Immediately
thrown out of most of their gains.
East of Marcoing the attacks forced
the British to retire slightly. South
of Marcoing the enemy broke through,
but British counter attack restored
the position. Elsewhere on the CAM
brai battle front there has been little
activity. the >Gerrnans bending all
their offensive efforts on the front be-
tween Marcoing and Bonnelieu.
Southeast of Ypres, in Flanders, the
British have advanced their line
slightly near Polygon wood. Very
&Avy artillery actions are taking
place north of the Aisne on the
French front. On the right bank of
the Meuse the Germans essayed an
attack north of Flirey, in the Woe
vre, only to. be checked with heavy
loss by the French.
Infantry activity on the Italian
front has not been renewed. although
the Austro- Germans are busy with
troop movements behind the lines,
probably in preparation for a su-
preme blow against the. Italian north
ern front. Large Teuton forces
have been in motion north of the
Asiago plateau and between the
Brenta and the Piave, but they have
kept beyond the reach of Italian guns.
Artillery activity continues heavy.
East Africa Conquered.
4 German East Africa has been
Aeared of enemy forces and Ger
many's last colony has fallen COM
pletely into allied hands. The cam
paign in this territory, with an area
Of more than $4,000 square miles, be-
gan nearly three years ago. British,
Belgian and Portuguese troops were
engaged against the German troops,
mostly natives, who prolonged the
lighting by carrying on guerrilla war
fare in small bands.
An armistice between Austro- Ger
man and Russian troops on the east
ern front is in force in Galicia, Vol
1ynia and northward. Russian ennis
aries have reached the headquarters
Continued on Page Five, Calumn One)
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05
Kaiser Must Be Beaten;
Peace Out of Question

In ringing, definite terms, the
president declared that nothing
shall turn the United States aside
until the war is won and Germany
is beaten. All talk of peace he pro-
nounced out of the question.
Peace, the president declared,
could come only when the Ger
man people make it through rulers
the world can trust; when they
make reparation for the destruc-
tion their present rulers have
wrought and when Germany re-
cedes from all the territory ac-
quired by armed conquest.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05
Trade 1t

If you have some article
of furniture, clothing or
personal effects that has
outlived it's usefulness to
you, trade it for something
you can use. r
The Swappers' Column of
e Bee is Omaha's quick
trade market.
Fix up a small ad now and
your offer will be read by
hundreds of people tomor-
row.
Swappers' Column Rates
25 cents for a Slime ad-
vertisement, 8 times. and
3 cents for each answer
you receive,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05
GENERAL GEORGE H. HARRIES

FL Paso, Tex, Dec. 4,-(Special
Telegram.) = General George H.
Harries. brigadier commander from
Nebraska, has been ordered to Co.
lumbus, S. C., to assume command OF
the One Hundred and Eighty-sixth
infantry brigade, Eighty-frst division.
He will leave for his new duty at
once, accompanied by his first aide,
Lieutenant Warren G. Harries.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05
Rabbis' Union Will Build .
HutS for Jewish Soldiers

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. 4.-Repre-
sentatives of the Jewish Union of
Rabbis from all parts OF the United
States and Canada meeting here last
night decided to erect huts in the war
zones of Europe. A fund will be
raised for the work. The huts will
be used for worship for Jewish SOL
diere
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05
VIOLENT FIGHTING RENEWED
ON CAMBRA| FRONT CAUSES
HEAVY LOSSES TO GERMANS
Activity Unequafed Since Verdun Attack Dense Masses
of Attacking Infantry Being Cut Down Like
Grass by Concentrated Fire of British
Artillery at Marcoing.
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN.
With the British Army in France. Dec. 4.-That Field
Marshal Hag the Germans breaking through
his lines on the Cambria 'front.' discount the small gains which
enemy hosts achieved yesterday at terrible cost in life.
that yesterdays critical period has been successfully
that for the second time four days Field Marshal
Hag hwarted what believed have been German attempt
duplicate the Hungarian performance in
Italy
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05
FIGHTING UNEQUALLED SINCE VERDUN.
(By Associated Press.


Before Cambria the violent fighting activity, unequalled
sncethe days of the Verdun attack has broken out
front less than three miles between Marcong and Genne
eu British troops in this sector repused with heavy losses
attacks delivered great strength with large forces
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05
CHIEF EXECUTIVE In POWERFUL
MESSAGE DECLARES FOR WAR
ON AUSTRIA-HUNGARY AT ONCE
Germany Must Make Full Repaaon for Wrongs Belgium and France Pdn
Tells Only Come When Prussn Military
Beaten Down and Rulers Named Whom World Cam Trust;
Kaiser MusBe Defeated

Washington Dec. Immediate declaration against AustiaEmgay
recommended congress today by President Wilson.
The president did not however, recommend declaration Of against Tu
key and Bulgaria at this time
Immediate against Austria the president told congress- necessary
the situation the United States faces its war with Germany
though Austria her mistress and yassa Of Germany
The logic he sa would lead against Turkey and Bulgaria but
they he sa stand the path the United States its war against
Pussian autocracy. I.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05

,o,-est yesterday ....s4 81 IS 20
,Iean temperature 80 90 IS 80
pracinitotion .....T 90 90 %
Tenpera ture and precipitation departures
rom the normal at Omaha since March /:
Normal temperature ................. 81
Deficiency for the day............... l
Totals deficiency since March 1..........lI7
Norr,sl precipitation .......... .03 inch
nefiriency for the day ........ .03 inch
rota4 rainfall since March 1..2t.36 inches
Deficiency since Marc I, 19t7.... 7.0s inches
deficiency for cor. period 1916. .3s inches
deficiency for cor. period, 1915. III inches
Rennrts From stations at Z. 2. NJ.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-12-05
The Weather
For NebraskaN
Temperatures at Omaha Yesterday.

.-lU r'ltlNe local RECORD.
1917. 1915. 1915, 1914
The evening world., 1917-11-01
NEW WAR TAXES
RAISE PRICES ALL
ALONG LINE TODAY
Amusements, Phones and Club
Dues Affected-Higher Post
age and Tobacco Tomorrow.

II will cost you moro TO live TO-
day than It did yesterday. and II will
cost you moro tomorrow than II does
to-day, by reason OF the new war
taxes. some OF which are effective to-
day and others tomorrow.
10 your wife gave you . lstter to
mail for her this morning. mail II to-
day. II will cost moro tomorrow.
for unless II Is for delivery within
the limits OF the postal district in
which you mail Il. you must pay 3
cents postage instead of 2. II II Is a
post card you are TO mail. It win cost
you . cents instead of 1.
Tho cost OF other forms Of COM
munication Is boosted to-day. II you
send any kilograms. radio messages or
iopg distance telephone calls on which
the charge Is IL cents or more. you
viii be taxed a nat rate OF s cents on
each.
II you pay more than si2 a year
The evening world., 1917-11-01

for tho privilege OF committing be-
ginning to-day. On railroad fares
between any points in tho United
states. or TO any point IN Canada or
Mexico. barring cOmmutation tickets
for trips OF less than thirty miles, you
must pay tax OF s per. cent. OF the
regular fare.
IL you have any long railroad trip
TO take, you were wise II you started
II yesterday. On and after to-day
you must pay n tax OF 10 per cent
OF tho regular charge II you occupy a
berth In sleeper or a seat In a par
Tor car or n stateroom on n vessel.
Don't forget 20 take along eoms
extra change N you go 10 a theatre
or movie show tonight. Your
ticket TO n theatre. Sr IN fact TO any
place OF amusement charging more
than i've cents admission, Will cost
you one cent additional for every 10
cents or fraction thereof Of the full
price OF tho ticket. For example. a
81 ticket will carry n 10 cent tax:
st.25 ticket, ~ cents. Even tho dead
head Is not exempt His pass 10
taxed.
Tomorrow even moro 10y will bo
taken from your life. Your cigars,
tobacco and cigarettes will bs taxed.
A tax that ranges from 2j cents 20
~ per 1000 will be added 10 your cigar
costs and your cigarettes will cost you
tho regular price plus a tax that
ranges from 80 cents TO si.20 per 900.
The evening world., 1917-11-01
ACUTE LABOR SHORTAGE
FELT ALL OVER COUNTRY
Pressure TO Admit Chinese Grows
as Result of Depletion of
Workers by War.

According to reports reaching head
quarters OF large corporations in Wall
Street, the labor situation OF the couu-
try is becoming acute. not only In wase
Increases. but the inability to obtain
men 20 do work.
President Ripley OF the sants Fo
Railroad was quoted as summarizing
the situation as follows;
Tho most serious thing to-day e.
the shortage Of labor. not only IN tho
railways but in all lines OF business.
We cannot draft large numbers Of ablr
bodied mcu out OF various useful pur-
suits and not expect difficulty in fiII-
ing their places, There are plenty Of
men I'm tho world. but they are barred
by the immigration laws OF tho United
states"
Tho reference 20 immigration law
means the barring OF Chinese labor
The pressure for admission Of the chi
nose is reported TO be increasing In IN.
West.
The evening world., 1917-11-01
means IS INDICTED
AND ARRAIGNED ON
charge OF MURDER
Appeal to Remove Trial of Mrs.
Kings Alleged Slayer From
Concord, n. G..

~ CoNCoRD, N. G., Nov IA true
bill was returned against CASTOR Il.
Means for tho alleged murder OF Mrs.
Maude A. King Immediately after the
convening OF court this morning.
The Grand Jury investigation OF the
death of Mrs. King near this city on
Aug. 20 ended yesterday.
Means was Immediately brought
into court by Sheriff Caldwell and ar
rsigncd before Judge L. B. Cline.
Means was accompanied to court By
his wife and his father. w. G. Means.
His wife wept bitterly as she listened
to the clerk read the arraignment.
'How do you plead?" Means was
asked. and without hesitation he re-
piied, Not guilty"
q And may God send you a true de-
liverance." finished the clerk.
"A motion for removal of the trial
tolsome other county In the district
was made by State Solicitor Hayden
element and Judge Cline announced
that argument on the motion would
be heard later In the day.
Frank /. osborne notified the Court
that removal would be opposed by
Means and that the defense would
have counter afidavits ready TO op-
pose tho motion.
statesville and Salisbury are tho
only other county seats in which the
trial can be held. II is predicted that
Judge Cline will order the removal
asked for.
The Grand Jury's long delay in re-
turning a bill had given great hope to
the defense.
The evening world., 1917-11-01

dues or membership fees In any social
or athletic club hereafter. you must
pay tax Of 10 per cent. New life In
surance will cost you an extra s cents
on every 800. and you must pay an
extra 1 cent on every dollar OF
premium paid on fire. marine and
casualty insurance.
DO not attempt to execute q legal
instrument to-day until you have firs;
studied the provisions OF the Revenue
Act Don't forget that every bond.
debenturo or certificate OF Indebted
ness must carry a scent stamp for
every 800 or fraction thereof.
Also coming under tho provisions OF
the new tax law are capital stock
sold, issued or transferred; drafts or
checks not payable Mt sight or on de-
mand: conveyances OF real estate:
promlssory notes: powers OF attor-
ney; indemnity and surety bonds. and
other forms OF commercial paper, and
oil pipe line transportation.
Particularly noticeable will be the
extra financial outlay required when
you are sending Christmas packages
to friends and relatives living out of
the city. on express matter between
all points In the United States you
must pay a tax of cent on every
20 cents or fraction thereof OF the
regular charge. And the shipper by
freight must pay a tax OF per cent.
on tho regular charge for transporta-
tion between any points In the United
States
II you are a commuter living with
In thirty miles OF New York you may
smile at your friends who live out
eide OF that. for they must pay more