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Putnam patriot., 1917-11-30

McNallv Iscah k. 2l, School street, July 6, Army Signal Corps.
 Maeunn, Peter l 2S, set of Mrs Francois agnan, enlisted June % Battery E, l7ih Firld Artillery
 Malonev. All, ur l., 20, son of Mir. and Mr.. Patrick AlaloncN, enlisted June |, engineer corps.
 Mansfield. \, l.on. 26, son of Mr. and Ms. A. l.. Mausfieid. amy medical department.
 Peuy Gilbert F., l22. son of Mr. and Mrs. George w. Perry. enlisted about July l6th, 18th Coast Artillery Co.
 Perry, Dr. Edward F.. 45, son of late Mi. and Ms. Franklin W. Perry, commission IS Lieutenant, Meaieal Reserve Corps dated Aug. sth.
 Rasicot. Arthur, 2l. sop of Mir, and Mrs. Henry Ra,icot. Putnam. Enlisted in July in luiauiry.
 Rcnshaw, Arthur N, 23. son of John Rem shaw, enlisted June medieal department, aruty.
 Ricc Hugh D. son oi Mir. aud Mr-. John Gce, army medical reserve
 Salyas. Adclard. 26 son of Nlr, and Mrs. Jos. tph odyas, Putnam, May, lall, army, coast aatlcrN.
 sbupe. kcuuoth ( 2I, son of NIr. and Mrs. C. pwi4ht sharpe enlisted latter part of June, Co, NJ, uedlcaAge>e eerps,
 shaw, Clarence NJ. 2l sea ol Mr. and Mrs. Carbon shaw, enlisted about June ll,h, med }eal reserves, Worcester unlt,
 Sm,h..lru Herbert F., 26. son of N'- aud Ms, lluhct E Smith, Putnam. Enlisted ou June ID AcJonauuc tofps.
 Serlr. Smith. Hyde, 2l, son ol Nlr. and Mrs. D. A, Smth Putnam, June F, army, quarter master.
 Talbot. Leon. B, sop Of Chapucey Talbot. Putnam. Juue 2ash afnH, aHn U. S infantry.
 rcireault. Ailere 2a, sou ot Mir. aud Mrs. rimothe repcauit. enlisted June, l9l7 army nsedical reserve.
 Tourtellottc, Harry, 3. son ef Mir. and Ms. 1cron.e rouretoue, Putnam Heights, Co. k. G,S. Regulars.
 Warner John A. C., q son el Edgar NJ and 1eunie F. Warner, Putnam. Euhsted Get. g in Army Sigual Corps.
 Warren, Norman E.. IS. son ot William and Esa Warren, October 2l, army signal corps
 Webster Clarence 6, 2s. son of Mr. and Mr> Dwight Webster, Ppinsm, May, navy, training station.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-30

The faHoNfne have been received to date.
Putnam patriot., 1917-11-30
THOMPSON

Rcgmtl. James l.. Is, sou oi Napoleon Reg mey, No Gross enorssle, army, loi infantry
 Bellerose. Eugene J.. 2s. son of NIT. and Mrs Geoygy Bcnelosc Putnam. Enlisted April l2, l9l6 in toast Artillery.
 Blanchette. Joseph F.. q. No. Grosvenor- ,ssle. son or rhadee Blanchette, July 6lh, arms infantry.
 Codetre, Henry. k. son ol Mir. apd Mrs Nen Coderre, Nmth Grosvcnordale, +9,h Mass. lnlautlN.
 CoAuta. Charles L., l9. No. Grosyenortlale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Conum, June 2d, army, field artillery.
 Coartemaehe. Eugene. %, Grosyenordsle, son of Aphrem Gonrsemsche. enlisted April F, 18th Coast Artgliefy.
 Iafouutane, Fred. Is, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chaibes Lsianntaine, North Glpsvennrdale. -SNl Mass iul~aaA.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-10-12

months Of age-though more often
with ordinary care at seven and
eight moths. Their skin and shanks
are pure white, eyes bay or red, the
comb, wattles. and earlobes red the
beak horn color.
To persons wanting utility or gen
eral purpose fowls and not wanting
to raise exhibition stock, for the
back lot or the farm, I would sug-
gest the investment OF few dollars
in utility stock.
To the fancier who wants to raise
some good ones at moderate cost,
and who would from year to year
seek to improve his flock by the in
fusion Of new blood in the purchase
OF high class cock or cockerel to
mate with his best pullets. would
say buy some good breeders"
To the man who is willing to pay
for the experience of the breeders
who have had to pay the cost in max
Ing OF this variety what 1t Is and Is
going to be, I would say pay for the
other mans experience and save
few years Of Observation-Disclosures
you will have to pay good prices for
the fowls. and even at that no breed
er is anxious to let go of those which
are the apple of his eye"--as you
may imagine II you will put yourself
in his place-and this is true Of the
best birds from any breeder of any
variety. The only way that you will
occasionally get hold OF a breeders
best at a nominal cost is to buy a
pen of his old birds, which are per-
haps good yet for season or two
and when you get a chance like that
snap 1t up If you want to get in the
game at the lowest figure.
These are frank words. and are
not for the sole purpose of disposing
Of my own stock. but to do a part
toward the popularizing Of this re-
markable and handsome variety.
II you are interested, get in COM
munication with reliable breeder.
If can not serve and satisfy you,
there are doubtless others who can.
There are OF course many things
to learn from experience with this
breed as with all Others-nice points
in mating for proper and desired col
orings. as well as for type. All these
things can be learned only by exper-
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-10-12
SPECKLED SUSSEX
The Fowls That Are Attracting So
Much Attention in the
Poultry World.

Spccklcd Sussex Fowls are not by
any means n new breed, nor are they
III, result of crosses" between any
fowls of the present day. For more
than thousand years they have
been the favorite market fowl of the
British Isles. However, old though
the breed is. perhaps dating its ori-
gin as far back as any Of the Italian
varieties, is is only in comparatively
recent years about fifteen - that
this beautiful variety has been bred
to standard of colOring and admit
ted as a Standard breed in the Amer
lean Standard OF Perfection. There
are three varieties recOgnized-the
Speckled. the Red, and the Light
the last named being marked very
much like tie Columbian Rock or the
Light Brahma. Though similar in
type, prefer the Speckleds, and for
that reason make a specially of them.
They are excellent breeders and mo-
thers great winter i3yers-in fact,
the best have found in my expert
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-10-12
CONGRESS ADJOURNED

The special war session Of the Ma
tional Congress closed at 3 O'Clock
last Saturday afternoon, after an ar
duOus seven months session, six
months of which the Nation has been
at war. Congress passed greater
number of war measures than even
the most optimistic members hoped
for. and President Wilson has ex-
pressed his satisfaction at the man.
ner In which Congress has met the
contingencies that have arisen. The
warmaking branches OF the Govern
ment are now equipped with the ne
cessary funds with which to carry
out their program.
The last five hours OF the Senate
session was taken up with Senator
La Follette's reply TO critics who are
seeking his expulsion from the Sen
ate.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-10-12

ience. though many Of them may be
gathered from the experience Of 9TH
ers.
Always bear in mind the fact that
you can not get a Madison Square
or Gold Medal Show winner for ten
dollars; that you cannot hatch $25
chix from three dollar settings; that
a good fowl Of any breed is worth
the money"--as is a thoroughbred
COW. horse. or hog. Because an an
imal or chicken is a thoroughbred
is not always a sign that It is a good
individual--type. quality, and indi-
viduality must be there, and line Of
blood and good breeding back Of It.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-10-12
part of every firm and individual
will be necessary to make the ap-
pOrtionment.
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments
that are caused by disordered st0-
mach and inactive liver, such as sick
headache. constipation. sour stom-
ach, nervous indigestion, fermenta-
tiOn Of food, palpitation Of the heart
caused by gases In the stomach
August Flower Is a gentle laxative,
regulates digestion both in stomach
and intestines, cleans and sweetens
the stomach and alimentary canal,
stimulates the liver to secreto the
bile and impurities from the blood.
25 and rs cent bottles. Sold by Cor
ner Drug Store. (adv-21
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-10-12
NIGHT SCHOOLS OVER STATE

Irene Hickey. who made a great
success OF nigh tschools at Oklaho-
ma City, has been requested by Gov
ernment departments to organize
her night schools all over the State,
with view to providing schooling
for those who are not so fortunate
as to be able 90 attend the day
schools.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-10-12
ANOTHER ENEMY FOR THE
KAISER

The republic OF Uruguay. South
America. has severed diplomatic re-
lations with Germany. The Presi-
dent In his message said to the cham
ber of deputies that the Germans
had offered no direct offense. hut
that It was necessary for his govern
ment to spouse the cause Of hight
against might.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-10-12
ssi ,oso, 900 WORTH OF BONDS

According to the Government ap-
portionment OF the Second Liberty
Loan, the State OF Oklahoma has
been allotted $34.9SO.000 OF the
bonds. based upon her various re-
sources. A supreme effort on the
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-10-12

Because Of its tonic and laxative effect. LAxA.
TIVE BROMO QUININR 10 better than ordinary
Ouiniue and docs not cause nervousness mol
ringing In head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature Of z. w. CROvR, SOC.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-10-12
PRICES

EXTRA good BIRDS a matter OF
correspondence.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-12-13
FOE WIPED OUT BY LATINS
Austro- Germans Holding Bridgehead
Slaughtered When Taken by
Surprise in Sleep.

italian Army Headquarters in North
ern Italy, Dec. PA brilliant night
adventure was executed by the Third
battalion of the Two Hundred and
Twenty-sixth Arezzo brigade in com
r!ately relieving a threatened Italian
position on the lower Pave river.
Most of this section is protected by
inundation hut the Austr3-Hungari-
ans early in the morning succeeded In
occupying n small hridgehead at Capo
Silo. a few miles below -Dona Piave.
The Arezzo brigade was ordered to
clear out the enemys brldgehead. At
two o'clock the Third battalion threw
out reconnaissance party, which on
returning reported the Austrian camp
asleep around the bridgehead. The
enemy camp was taken completely by
surprise and could make no effective
resistance. The fight In the darkness
was short and terrible. What enemy
troops were not bayonetted and killed
were taken prisoner, and the last YES
tige of the bridge and bridgehead was
destroyed. The result Of the opera
ton is that the only point seriously
menaced on the lower Pave has been
,.,An gD1iJ
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-12-13
BIG DRIVE IN WEST NEAR
Heavy Fire, Most Intense in Ypres
and Arras Sectors Reported From
British Front.

London, Dec. 12.-Unusually active
artillery fighting and aerial operations
on the western front are reported in
the official communication. This ac-
tiyity was particularly noteworthy on
the Ypres and Arras fronts.
The official report from British
headquarters in France says that the
Sherwood Foresters carried out a sue
cessful raid west of Hulluch. captur-
ing a number of prisoners. A hostile
raldng party was repulSed south Of
Armentieres.
Berlin. Dec. 12.-On the Flanders
front in France there was lively ar
tillery duel, the German official state
ment says. The night statement re
ports inaction on the western fronts.
Paris, Dec. 12.-PatrOl encounters
occurred north of Benzonvaux (Ver-
dun 'front.' and near Tahure Cham
pagne), says the war Office report.
Active artillery fighting developed in
some sectors of upper Alsace and Lor-
raine.
Operations of the nature and eX-
tent Indicated by the official British
communication almost invariably pre-
Cede great attack.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-12-13
BAKER TO FACE quiz
MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
VOTES INQUIRY INTO ARMY.
Investigation Expected to Silence
Many False Rumors and Fore
stall Criticism Of Congress.

Washington, Dec. PA comprehen-
sive investigation into the entire ma
tional military situation, including the
progress beng made by the war depart
ment in organizing training and equip
ping the new army was ordered by the
senate military affairs committee.
The investigation will begin within
a few days. 1t is the intention of the
committee to call Secretary of War
Baker and other high officials.
Many complaints regarding slow
progress equipping the new draft army
were laid before the committee. Sen
ator Wadsworth of New York, who
has visited many environments, report
ed unsatisfactory progress in supplying
the men with rifles and necessary
equipment.
After discussing the situation, the
committee decided to make an inquiry
into the whole military situation. Such
an investigation will silence many
false ruInOrs, forestall criticism in
congress and force tagging depart
ments to speed up in the opinion Of
members Of the committee.
The inquiry, according to present
program, will be held behind closed
doors.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-12-13

DR.. A. D. MELVIN IS DEAD
and WeIl-known Expert Dies
From Hemorrhaqe.

Washington Dec. ll.-Dr. A. u. Mel
win, chief OF the bureau Of animal in
dustry and well-known to the country
as the governments foremost figure i'm
combating foot-and-mouth disease aud
other diseases Of cattle died Mt his
home here of pulmonary hemorrhnge
He was fifiy-five years old. Doctor
Melvln's name was known 10 stock.
rnlsers farmers, merchants ana Others
the country over. His denth was sud
den. but not unexpected. He had been
IN three years, but had worked at his
desk until Thursday. a VT low, a son
and daughter survive him Doctor
Mclvln's native state was Illinois and
he had been I'm the government service
since 1856, Or. John r. Mohler. his
assistant, is now acting chief Of the
bureau.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-12-13
RECORD U. S. CROP
FINAL ESTIMATES OF FARM
PRODUCTS ANNOUNCED.
Figures Show 1917 Total is over $21,-
100000 ooo-Exceeds Any Other
Year In History.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Many crops
this year exceed the production of 9th
err years, while the value of the coun-
try's farm products, with a total esti-
mated unotficialy at $21 200, 100000,
far exceeds any other year in history.
Final estimates of production of the
principal farm crops were announced
by the department Of agriculture.
The production estimates are
Corn, $3.50, $4,000 bushels; winter
wheat, 41S,070,O0O bushels; spring
wheat, 232, 75S.000 bushels: all wheat,
650S2S,000 bushels; oats. 1857, 2S6,000
bushels; barley, POS. 975.000 bushels !;
rye, 60,145,000 bushels; buckwheat,
17,460,OO0 bushels; aaxseed S,473,000
bushels; rice, 36,27S,000 bushels pota-
toes, Az, $4,000 bushels: sweet pota-
toes, 81 ,14l 900 bushels. hay, tame, TO-
52S,OOO tons; hay, wild. l5.402,000
tons; tobacco. 1,196. 451 900 pounds ::
sugar beets, 6,237, 900 tons; beans, 49,
100000 bushels; kafirs, 75,S66,000
bushels; onions, 13544OOO bushels !:
cabbage, 500, 700 tons; hops, 27,77S,000
pounds; cranberries, 245,000 barrels :;
apples, 5S,203,000 barrels; peaches.
45,066000 bushels; pears, 13,201 900
bushels; oranges, 1889 900 boxes.
Reduction of more than million
bales in the cotton crop of the country
from the last estimate made was
shown in the final estimate of produc
ton.
Cotton production is estimated at
10949,000 equivalent 500-pound bales.
The average weight per running bale
is estimated at SOILS pounds gross.
Production by states follows: Vir-
ginia, 10000 North Carolina, $4,000 !;
South Carolina, 1,235,000; Georgia, l.
$4,000; Florida, 10000; Alabama,
505,000; Mississippi, $4,000; Louisi-
ana, 6l5,000; Texas, 3,115,000; Arkan-
sas, $4,000; Tennessee, 100000; Mis-
souri,, $1,000; Oklahoma. $4,000; Cali
fornia, $1,000; all other states, 90
600.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-12-13
cox APPEALS TO PRESIDENT
Governor Of Ohio Wants Authority to
Commander Coal for Do
mestic Use.

Columbus, O., Dec. 12.-Failing to
hear from n similar request made to
Or. Harry A. Garfield, federal fuel adj
ministrator, Monday and again today,
Governor Cox of Ohio appealed d.
rectly to President Wilson for author
Ity for the Ohio fuel administration
to commander coal in transit through
Ohio for domestic use.
Governor Cox telegraphed Doctor
Garfield that unless Ohio people get
immediate relief they will lose conf
dence in the government"
"Why can't you do the same thing
here you did in Michigan and author
lie some one to use his discretion in
taking over coal to meet an urgent
situation wherever 1t exists?" Mr.. Cox
asked Mr.. Garfield.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-12-13
WIN THE HOLY CITY
JERUSALEM CAPTURED FROM
THE TURKS BY BRITISH
TROOPS.
CROSS NOW ABOVE CRESCENT
Victory Delayed to Some Degree to
Avoid Damage to the Sacred
Places-campaien Opened by
by English Last March.

London, Dec 12.-Andrew Bonar
Law, chancellor of the exchequer an
nounced in the house of commons on
Monday that Jerusalem, after being
surrounded on all sides by British
troops. had been surrendered by the
Turks.
The chancellor said British, French
and Molammedan representatives,
were on the way to Jerusalem to safe
guard the holy phases.
General Allenby reported that on
Saturday he attacked the enemy's po-
sitions south and west of Jerusalem
the chancellor stated. Welsh and
home county troops, advancing from
the direction of Bethlehem, drove back
the enemy and, passing Jerusalem on
the east, established themselves on the
Jerusalem-Jericho road.
At the same time London infantry
and dismounted yeomanry attacked
the strong enemy positions west ana
northwest of Jerusalem and placed
themselves astride the Jerusalem
Shecchem road. The holy city. being
thus Isolated. surrendered TO General
Allenby.
The chancellor announced that Gen
eral Allenby expected TO enter Jeru-
salem officially during the day, accom-
panied by the commanders of the
French and Italian contingents and the
heads of the French political mission.
British political officers, together with
the British governor, were in the party
that had gone ahead on the safeguard
Ing mission,
The capture OF Jerusalem had been
delayed to some degree, added the
chancellor, In consequence of the great
care that had been taken 10 avoid
damage to the sacred places in and
around the city.
The British campaign In Palestine
was opened last March and has been
prosecuted steadily since then, first
by Gen. Sir Archibald Murray and then
by General Allehby, who assumed com
mand on June %. The advance was
northward along the Mediterranean
coast, but was necessarily slow be-
caues of the arid desert that had to be
crossed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-12-13
PIGEON HAS GERMAN MESSAGE
Bird Wounded by Explosion at Halifax
Last Thursday Enters Home Near
Burned Area.

Halifax. n. s.. Dec. 12.-The cap
ture of a carrier pigeon, under whose
wing was n message In German, was
reported to the police. The pigeon
probably wounded In the explosion
Thursday, entered the window of n
home near the burned area. Its NUM-
her was New York No. 90" The
pigeon was turned over to the chief Of
police Of Dartmouth who declined TO
make any statement, pending the deliv-
cry of the message TO the military au-
thoritles. The woman who captured It
said the bird WIS suffering intensely
from the cold aue seemed tn have come
In for shelter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-12-13
1000 GERMANS SLAIN
BRITISH REPULSE TWO VIOLENT
AND FRUlTLESS ATTACKS.
Shells Wipe Out Big Force at Vial
Wood in Csmbrai
Sector.

With the British Army in the
Field, Dec. 10.-At least 1000 Germans
persisted in two violent and fruitless
attempts to break British lines around
Vial wood
Twenty-Five separate German divi-
siOns have been identified as compos-
Ing the enemy offensive in this sec
tor, indicating the Germans have at
least $4,000 men massed there.
II was the British who were in
trenched on the Iiindenburg line--the
same line that the Germans held so
firmly until Byngs smash.
They defended the erstwhile enemy
line against several powerful attempts
TO retake il. The enemy was stubborn
~ determined. Along one are massed
troops were thrown forward and driv-
on Off. Almost Immediately second
attacking wave formed.
This second wave of dcnsely packed
masses of men was caught in the Brit
ish artillery storm and wiped out
The British army expects Germany's
blggest-nnd perhaps its inal--efl0rt
of the war shortly. General Byngs re-
tlrement from Bourbon was regard
ed today ns the first prime cautionary
measure for the British TO Withstand
such n shock.
Paris, Dec. 1O--Two attempts were
m,de by the Germaps to attack the
French lines east Of the Mouse In the
Yerdun region after heavy lombard
ment. The attacking forces the war
office announced, We're driven off by
the French fire.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-12-13
MARTIAL LAW IN JERUSALEM
British Will Appoint a Governor
Thanksgiving In London for Cap
tured City.

London, Dec. 12.-No attempt will
be made to define the future position
Of Jerusalem until general peace
comes, the Times says II understands.
In the meantime the city viii be treat
ed as in British military occupation
and will he under martial law. Gen
eral Alenby win appoint military
governor While the British flag will
fly over the city the French and Ital-
Ian flags will be placed over the ma
tional property, such as converts and
schools The official entry into the
Holy city by General Allenby took
place during the day.
A solemn thanksgiving and te deum
are set for today in 81. Paul's ca
thedral in celebration of the surren-
der
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-12-13
DECLARES ALLIED
CAUSE ENDANGERED
Minister Churchill DenounceS
Talk of Peace.
SAYS SITUATION is SERIOUS
Future of Democratic Civilization
Hanging in Balance-Blames
Peace Advocates for Crisis
Asquith Defends War.

London. Dec. 12.-Speaking at Bed
ford on the subject of the allies war
aims. Winston Spencer Churchill, min
lister of munitions, said the situation
was more serious than it had been rea-
sonable three months ago to expect.
The country and the allied cause,
Colonel Churchill added, were endan-
gered.
The future of the British empire
and of democratic civilization was
hanging in the balance and would con
tinue to hang there for Il considerable
period.
when | say the country is pass
ing through a time of danger" Colonel
Churchill continued, 81 mean there are
people who wish to bring about a pre-
mature peace. They are listening to
the Sophistries and dangerous counsel
of certain politicians.
people who say 'restate your war
aims really mean to make peace with
the viStorious Huns.
"The British do not mean to put up
anything but the legitimate and right
eous aims with which we entered the
war. and il such an issue as this were
seriously raised, 1t could be decided
only by the whole nation. ] cannot
see that there Is the slightest danger
in submitting that question to the free
decision of the whole nation"
War Is Worth While.
Former Premier Asquith, speaking
at Birmingham, declared that If he had
to live over the time again he still
would take the same position he had
arrived at with regard to Great Britain
entering the war.
He added that he unhesitatingly be-
lIeved it had been worth while, pro-
vided the war ended in a peace which
secured the original purposes for en-
tering upon 1t and contained the ele-
mehts of permanency.
Foreign Secretary Balfour told the
house of commons that a communica-
ton had been received by Grent Brit
ain from Germany last September
through neutral diplomatic channel
TO the effect that Germany would he
glad TO get into communication with
Great Britain in regard to peace.
The British government replied II
was prepared to receive any com
munlcation the German government
might decide to make and to discuss
II with Great Britain's allies.
Germany returned no reply. Mr.
Balf0ur added.