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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
GERARD DEFIED
AND PRAISED
Continued from page l

dinner to Ambassador Gerard as an OPP
portunity to discuss peace again. 1t
declares that the banquet had unusual
Importance and expresses enthusiasm
at the cordial relations existing be-
tween the United States and Germany
as it finds them in the expressions OF
the speakers.
The Saturday evening papers de-
clared that Germany would welcome
every support America might lend to
the peace movement, $50 long as It
does not attempt to narrow or foil the
acquisition of a peace worthy of Ger
many and the efforts of her fighters"
In its comment on the dinner the
"Boersen Zeitung" says that 1t is
natural that Germany now looks diff
ferently upon an America (which has
recovered from what may be termed
its carouse over its rich war gains than
on an America which Germany valnly
tried to arouse to a sympathetic under
standing Of her situation"
The "Kreuz Zeitung" adopts an en-
tirely different tone. and finds Ambas
sador Gerard's claim that good rela
tions exist between Germany and the
United States remarkable, quite re
markable." The paper then cites cate
gorically some hag dozen reasons
which II considers cast doubt on tho
ambassadors claim. Among these are
the delivery Of munitions to the Allies
tho dismissal by Washington Of Ger
man and Austrian diplomats and the
opposition of the American government
20 submarine warfare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
Support Not Asked from
Holland, Says Van Dyke

The Hague, Jan. 9.-ln connection
with the semi-ohicial announcement
here that President Wilson'S peace
note was simply handed by the Ameri-
can Minister, Henry Van Dyke. to the
Dutch Minister Of Foreign Affairs with
out a request for support Mr.. Van
DYKE made the following statement to-
day:
"The Dutch Minister is absolutely
correct in saying that handed to him
President Wilson's note of Decembe'
10 without any request or suggestion
that the Netherlands government sup
port IT, | did so because | was so m
structed by my government was TOTO
to transmit the note simply as mattet
Of information; no request was adueo
"The reason therefor is that tho
American government understands the
delicate and difficult position OF lhe
Netherlands government IN the mas
OF the present war and viii not urge
| nor even ask, it to do anything il
| does not Judge wise, prudent ana help'
/ full.
81 have done my pest 10 plOilDtN 4" .'
right understanding Of Hollands pos,
I ton in the United States and shall
( continue to do so. have no knowledge
of any instructions from Washington
regarding the manner Of delivering tnC
| Presidents note at Madrid.
"What 7 cannot understand is tho
general Misunderstanding OF the note
/ II was expressly declared that 1t was
not an offer Of mediation nor pro
posal of peace. 1t was simply sug
/ cestion that the belligerents on botr
/ sides should state the terms on which
they would be willing to consider and
/ discuss peace.
/ "The Entente has already done thi'
with some clearness, and probably viii
/ soon do so even more clearly. The
/ Central Powers have politely, even az
! fcctionately, but very practically, de
| clined the Presidents invitation "a
( state their terms. That deadiocks peace
/ talk At present. When both sides are
/ equally frank the world can judge
/ whether peace. which all Just men dc
/ sire. is near or far away
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
ITALIAN GUNS POUNDING
AUSTRIAN REAR LINES
Aircraft Squadrons Raid Teuton Camps
and Beat on Hostile Filters

Rome, Jan. .. Artillery activities
and raiding operations along the Aus
tro-ltalian front arc repor.el in to-
days War Office statement, which fol-
lows:
"O1 Sunday night small enemy de-
tachments approached our positions on
Hill 20S on the Carso. but were driven
of by our fire.
Yesterday there were desultory ar
tillery actions along the entire front.
Our batteries disturbed the activities
OF hostile working parties and bonn
barded the enemy's lines Of defence in
the rear.
Enemy airplanes yesterday attempt
ed several raids on our territory. They
were repulsed by our anti-sircraft
batteries and pursued by our aviC,ors.
"Onc OF our squadrons successfully
bombarded military detectives in
Reifemberg. Saint Daniels and Cobdil.
IN the valley Of the Branizza Ia con-
fluent OF the Nippachol. Escaping
from the eremy's auti-aircraft FIRE and
driving back an attacks by hostile air
planes, our machines returned safely
to their base
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
Austrian Press Gives Up
Hope of Obtaining Peace

Vienna, Jan. (vis London, Jan. o..
The Austrian press has abandoned
all hope Of peace negotiations and dis
cusses calmly the prospect OF contin-
nance Of the war. Emperor Charles's
order to the army, informing the SOL
diers that the Entente had refused 20
accept the Central Powers peace offer,
is accepted as final, and editorial com
ment is confined to pointing out that
the only course left is 10 maintain the
struggle with the courtry's maximum
effort.
No results are expected from the
Allies reply 10 President Wilson's note,
and. as far as the newspapers are con-
cerned. the chapter OF the present
peace efforts is considered closed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
Saws Gerard Warned
Against OuSting Hollweg

London, Jan. 9.-"The Manchester
Guardian" in its comment on Ambas-
sador Gerard's speech in Berlin, says
IL regards it as plain warning to
Germany.
The versions Of the speech deserve
careful study" the newspaper declares,
because they throw a good deal Of
laht on the inner minds Of diplomats.
Afte- quoting the version Of the AM
bassador's remarks in which ne is made
10 say that so long as Germany des-
tiny is conducted by her present lead
rrs lie does not fear that the relations
between Germany and the United
States will suffer, "The Guardian con-
tnues:
THAT is the diplomatic way OF say
ing that IL more extreme parties came
into power. or II the present rulers OF
Germany yielded 10 their clamor, he
would not like 10 say what might hap
pen. Evidently Mr.. Gerard is anxious
20 Sunport the Chancellor and his aSso-
ciatcs against the attacks of the Won
TirpitZ clique and wild anneXationists.
Gle is anxious to do that because
lie thinks the triumph Of the oppOsl-
ton would mean very serious trouble
between Germany and the United
States. Il is important that the Eng
Hsh ucopie should understand the
angle at which Mr. Gerard stands"
"The Liverpool Post" says; devious
and strange are the ways OF diplomacy,
Astounding in pitfalls for those who
walk therein. The usages OF diplomatic
ser, ice no doubt render it inevitable
that Mr.. Gerard should dissemble what
We may take to be his real opinion OF
Germany so long as ne remains United
States Ambassador in Berlin. but it is
puzzle to most of US TO discover the
reason why he should condeseend 20
obseouious after dinner fattery OF that
country and IT'S institutions and states
men. declaring to the world that the
relations between the German and
American people were never better
than at present.
"a conscientious neutral a con-
scientious American neutral-who is
Obliged to give public uttersnce 70 such
sentiments, II he is obliged, while the
Iusitania crime still cries for atone
uent and neutral ships are at the
prcseut time being wantonly sunk by
Inc half-eSzen Al the behcst Of the
.cxcelicnt Statesmen and leaders is TO
be pitled.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
Defenders Driven Back
Over Putna River-LOse
Town of Galreaska
GERCK SWEEPS AHEAD
DESPITE SNOWSTORMS
Mackensen Now Holds
Sereth Bank Along a
50-Mile Front
lBy Gable 10 The rribunsl

London. Jan. -Mackonsen's troops
have driven the Russians across the
Putna River north of Focsani and have
extended their front in the valleys OF
Western Moldava and west Of Braila.
The Teutonic forces took $500 pris-
oners, three cannon and ten machine
guns in the course of yesterdays OPP
erations
The Russians ere holding the north
ern bank of the Putna, according to
Berlin. PetrograRs admission of this
defeat is qualified by the assertion
that "our troops. without interference
from the enemy's flank, took up new
positions along the line Of the rivers
Putna and Sereth."
The Teutons virtually are in posses
sion Of the western bank of the Sereth
along front Of fifty miles, extending
from north of Focsani TO the region Of
Braila.
In the face of violent storms Won
Gerck's troops are steadily pushing
ahead in the mountains and valleys Of
Western Moldavia. In desperate hand
to-hand fighting the Austrian and Ger
man infantry stormed strongly forti-
fed positions on both sides of the
Casin and Suchtza valleys yesterday
and held them against strong counter
attacks.
Petrograd admits the retirement Of
Rumanian forces on the Casin, but an
nounces the repulse of all enemy as
saults on the Suchitza and Oituz. On
both sides of Fundeni the Russians
were driven back, according to Berlin,
and The village Of Galreaska was taken
bV storm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
War Office Versions
of Rumanian Drive

Berlin, Jan. 9.-To-days official
report says:
Front Of Archduke Joseph: The
enemy is tenaciously defending the
valleys leading from the Bereczk noun
tains into the Moldavian plain.
In spite Of unfavorable weather and
the most difficult terrain in the rugged
wooded mountains, our troops are push
ing back the enemy every day, step by
step. Again, yesterday on both sides
of the Casin and Suchitza valleys po-
sitions strongly constructed and with
barbed wire defences were taken by
storm and in hand-to- hand fighting and
maintained despite desperate counter
attacks.
Army Group of Field Marshal Won
Mackensen: Taking advantage of their
victory. the German and Austro-Hun-
garian troops advanced further to the
north. defeated hostile rearguards, and
reached the Putna sector, where the
enemy holds the opposite bank in a
new position.
On both sides of Fundeni the Rus
slams were driven into the Crangeni.
Nanesti line. Galreaska was captured
BY storm and hand-to-hand fighting and
maintained against nocturnal attacks.
The booty and prisoners reporte
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
Rumanian Refugees Die
by Thousands in Russia

Berlin. Jan. 9 (by wireless to Say
WILLIE. - Thousands of refugees from
Rumania are perishing along the roads
in Bessarabia. the Overseas News
Agency reports.
"Rumania is suffering the same fate
as Serbia" says the news agency. THE
Russian government has ordered that
Rumanian refugees must not be per-
mitted to remain in Besssrabia, but
must be transported eastward. The
railroads are oyercrowded, and refu
gees, lacking even wagons, are com
PEELED to 90 on foot, and on the marches
over difficult roads in severe weather
thousands Of women. children and old
men are dying miserably.
"All the men between the ages Of
sixteen and sixty are being detained by
the Russian authorities for the army,
and scores Of men are being driven
numerically to combat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
NO INVASION,
SWISS ARE TOLD
Germany Not to Attempt
Neutrality Breach, Com
mander Says
By FRED y. PiTNEl
IBy Cable 10 The Tribune J

Paris. Jan. 9.-The Swiss army is
stanchly determined to defend us
country from invasion. Such was the
unqualified declaration made to-day by
General Willie, commander in chief oil
the Swiss army, in an interview given
to the correspondent of lie Matin.
General Wille's declaration was
prompted by reports that Germany IN
tends to violate Swiss neutrality by
invading that country with two armies,
one to attack Italy by way OF Grisons
and Tessin, the other to assail france
81 want to assure the French peo-
pie" says General Willie. chat there
is no basis in fact for the doubts that
have been expressed in some p laces
concerning the sentiment Of the SWISS
General staff. The Swiss army Is al
its post, arms in hand, ready for any
sacrifices necessary to MAINTAIN the
honor of the country.
"The honor OF the army Is unques,
tionable. Switzerland is neutral, ana
every one. The army is firmly resolved
to defend the country against any one
who attempts to violate its soil. You
NAV be certain that in case any OF
the belligerents attempt to violate
Swiss neutrality the army will do ITS
duty to the bitter end and Immediately
align itself in hard and fast alliance
with the adyerssries Of those who set
foot on our territory. The action viii
be automatic.
Following rumors of hostile move
ments, we have not only redoubled our
vigilance. but have Ia ken all prccau-
tionary treasures we regarded as neces-
sary. 1t goes without saying that we
were somewhat worried over the
rumors and Immediately sought all the
information possible as to their YER
acity. We feel that we can say now
that our fears were not justified. Ac-
cording TO our information. the Ger
mans have no thought Of invading
Switzerland 10 take the Italians and
the French on the flank"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
1922 OFFICERS LOST
British Casually List to Date Issued
bv War Office

London, Dec Casualty lists pub
lished By the War Office show that in
October the British army lost 4.31s
officers, Of whom 1859 were killed,
2.736 wounded and-1S3 are missing. In
November the total was 2,305, of whom
8O6 were killed. 1888 wounded and ll3
are missing.
These figures bring the total losse.
among officers since the beginning Of
the war to 5S,l22, of whom 1896 have
been killed or died of wounds, 33,970
wounded and 1886 are missing.
4 large proportion Of the wounded
have since returned 10 duty and the
total under the heading Of missing in
cludes a number since reported as
prisoners OF war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10

ernments decided TO maintain the
strictest reserve as 10 the character
and scope Of the decisions reached at
the conference. / may say, however,
that during the discussions we found
that an absolute agreement existed
among the Allies. We decided TO &C
centuate still further the coordination
Of our efforts.
"Such was the principal object Of the
conference, and il has been realized. l
am personally highly satisfied with the
results of our meetings, and after the
conference at Rome | have more than
ever a deep conviction Of our ultimate
victory"
After the Premier's arrival in Paris
another brief council was held by
French ministers in the waiting room
at the railroad terminus.
The Petit Parisien" says the Rome
conference considered three questions:
Concerning Greece, in regard to which
Italy hitherto had made certain reser-
vations; concerning the operations on
the Macedonian front, and concerning
greater and more effective unity IN the
direction of the war.
"As regards Greece" this newspaper
saws. "Italy accepted the point of view
Of her allies after having obtained the
explanations she desired. The agree
m snt as to the operations in Macedonia
also is complete, thanks largely TO the
l.essnce of General Sarrail (the En-
tente commander on the Macedonian
sroIt) and General Cadorna (the Ital-
ian commander in chief, and Great
Britain, Russia, France and Italy will
apply one policy toward Greece and
tCv ard making the necessary effort at
Ss,onica.
we are obliged to maintain the
.lJsest reserve as TO the organization
# Allied resources in men and ma
tsrial, as well as their distribution
amorg the different sectors of the
! ont, but we can say that exchanges
Of material among the Allied countries
will be intensified methodically and
regularly. As 10 electives, the de-
o!sions naturally arc bound up with the
plans of action discussed at the meet
ings which were held by military chiefs
apart from the political conferences at
Rome"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
GERMAN SOCIALISTS
FOR STATUS QUO

London. Jan. AN OK
change telegraph dispatch
from The Hague says;
Speaking at Augsburg,
the German Socialist leader,
Philip Scheidemann, said 1t
was perfectly foolish ior
Germans 10 talk Of making
peace according TO the war
map. The war map OF
Europe did not show what
Germany had lost in colonies
and shipping"
The only peace possible,
he declared, must be based
on the territorial status quo,
1t was enough for German
glory to have wiihstood the
most formidable coalition in
history without breaking
down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
BRITISH PENETRATE FOES
TRENCHES ON THE S0MME
West Front Action Confined to Minor
Operations; Air Raids in Belgium

London. Jan. Q. British troops pene-
trated into the enemy's trenches oppo-
site Hulluch, on the Somme front, to-
day. The raid was successful. accord
ing to the War Office.
Elsewhere on the West front opera
tons we're confined to patrol engage
ments and increasingly violent artll..
lery actions. French forces repulsed
an attempted raid by the Germans on
trench north of Ribecourt, in the
Disc sector
In the region of the Rhone-Rhlne
canal an enemy supply depot was de-
stroyed by French fire.
German naval aeroplanes successful
~ attacked with bombs the barracks
and camp west Of La Panne and Nieu-
port, Belgium. Berlin announces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
BAR ASSOCIATION ELECTS
George l.. Ingraham Is Chosen Presi-
dent at Annual Meeting

The Association Of the Bar OF the
City Of New York held its annual meet
ing at its building. A. West Forty
fourth Street, last night
The retiring president. George W
Wickersham. opened the meeting. Civ
ing % the chair later 20 George l.
Ingraham, who was elected president
for the ensuing year. The other on
GERS elected are:
Vice presidents. John Parker Karlin,
Arthur II. Masten, be Lancey Nicoll
John c. Spooner and Howard Townsend
Recording secretary, Charles Howard
Strong. who succeeds Silas b. Brown
ell. who had been recording secretary
since 1878.
Corresponding secretary, Perry Davis
Traford.
Treasurer, S. Sidney Smith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
JAPAN STANDS BY COMPACT
Notifies Allies of Adherence TO Pari.
Economic Agreement

London. Jan. 9-The Foreign Office
announces that Japan has signiied Of
iicially her adherence 10 the economic
agreement arrived at b. representa-
tIyes OF the Entente powers At the
Paris conference.
The agreement provides for unifica-
tion Of laws regulating trading with
hostile countries, measures for COM
merciRl, industrial, agricultural and
maritime reconstruction Of the Allied
countries after the war and perma-
nent commercial collaboration among
the Allies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
LACK OF COAL DELAYS
TWO LINERS SAILINGS
kroOnland and Andania Held at Pier
Until Fuels Arrival

Due to difficulties In obtaining coal
two liners, the Kroonland and Andania
did not depart on their scheduled time
yesterday. The Kroonland did not slip
her lines until after shutdown, while
the Andania, at late hour yesterday,
was still awaiting the arrival Of barges
OF coal She is expected to get away
early to-day.
Among the passengers on the Kroon-
land was DR.. Hermann Biggs, state
Commissioner OF Health, who is going
10 France 70 make study OF tubercu-
losis conditions there. he is accom-
panied by his wife and DR.. A. R. Dom
chez, associate physician of the Rookie
teller Institute.
Or. Biggs will conduct experiments in
conjunction with work being done by
the institute. Professor Geofroy At
knson, Of Columbia University, alsn
accompanied DR.. Biggs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
WHITE-CLAD RUSSIANS
SURPRISE FOE IN SNOW

London, Jan. "a clever
slralagem last Sunday re-
wardcd the Russians with
the capture Of German
trenches on a thousand-yard
front near the Riga bridge
head, in north western
Russia.
Taking advantage OF a
violent snow the
Cars inlanlrymen con-
ccaled their uniforms under
white shirts and advanced
on the enemy IN great
masses indistinguishable IN
the driving snow. Taken
completely by surprise, the
Germans were easily con-
quercd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
SCHOOLGIRLS ADOPT BABY
Infant Used as Live Subject in Domes-
tic Science Department

Appleton. Wis. Jan. Wishing p
have live subject to work villa, gf
students Of the domestic science Q,
partment of the Appleton High Sehos
have adopted two months old bstl
from a poor family.
The girls are kept busy feeding and
dressing the baby. according 10 ap.
proved scientific methods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
CHINA DESIRES PEACE
Answers Wilson Note, Saying She Sym
pathizes with His Hopes

Peking. Jan. Q. WI Ting-Fang. Min
lister Of Foreign Affairs, has sent TO Or
Paul Reinsch. the American Minister,
reply to President Wilson's peace
note
This declares that China probably is
the greatest neutral sufferer from the
war. because her economic and indus
other powers.
IL adds that China is sympathetic
with President Wilson's desire for the
restoration of peace and with an ar
rangement which would uphold the
equality Of all fhe nations, weak or
strong. so that further acts or injus-
tiee and violence would be impossible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
Greece Ready to Join
Is in Wilson'S Peace Plea

Athens, Jan. 9.-The official reply OF
the Greek government 10 President WI
sons peace note was communicated
Yesterday to Garrett Droppers, the
American Minister in Athens. The re-
ply associates Greece heartily with the
Presidents effort in behalf Of peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10

talon Yesterday have reached a total
Of 90 officers, 5,4OO men, three cannon
and ten machine guns.
Petrograd, Jan. 9.-To-doy's Off,
ciol report says;
Rumanian Front: The enemy at
lacked a sector of our position soutf
of the Oituz River. All the attacks were
beaten back. r-,.,.
The enemy attacked and slightly
nreg.ed hack the Rumanians four miles
west of Monestar- Kachinul, on the
River Casin. The Rumanians repulsed
all enemy attacks in the region OF
Rekoza, on the River Suehitza.
Our troops, without interference
from the enemy's flank, took up new
positions along the line of the rivers
Putna and Sereth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-10
SPANS CABINET
QUITS, THEN TAKES
UP LABORS AGAIN
Madrid Crisis Due to Public
Opinion in Favor of Peace,
Says London

Madrid, via Paris, Jan. 9.-King AL
fonso to-day had long conference with
Count de Romanones, the Premier
whose Cabinet had resigned previously,
Full confidence in the Premier was ex-
pressed by the King, who requested
that Count de Romanones continue in
power. The government, therefore, will
resume its duties with the same min
listers holding portfolios.
lBy cable 10 Ino TrIburel
London, Jan. 9.-The resignation to-
day Of the Spanish Cabinet is the di-
rect result of the reply to President
Wilson's note. in which Spain bluntly
declared thst attempts at peace now
were inopportune.
This note, i now appears, caused
wide split IN opinion in Spain. There,
as we'll as in the scandinavian coun-
tries, great numbers Of people want
the war to end because of economic
pressure and are unwilling to give con-
sideration TO any other factors at pres
ent.
Paris. Jan. "a report that the
Spanish steamer Pelayo, with cargo
OF oil and domestic articles, has been
torpedoed and sunk, while bound for
England coming on top Of the sinking
of the Spanish steamer San Seandro,
has increased popular resentment
says the Temps Madrid correspondent.
"All the leaders Of the Monarchical
party are in complete agreement as to
SPANS foreign policy"