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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05

Editorial opinion Of the morning
newspapers Of New York City classes
The Presidents message as a document
that will make FOR peace as we'll as an
announcement Of war to victory against
Germany and her principal ally.
Extracts from these editorials fol-
low:
The Times
THE Presidents address is at once
Illuminating and inspiring 1t throws
the clear light Of truth and rea-
son upon the path which we are
pursuing. it answers questions, dis
solves doubts, it justifes. 1t will
inspire the American people TO new
courage. 10 will strengthen their re-
solve, 10 will fortify them TO endure
the burdens and losses 81 war II is q
uniting utterance, its spirit is that CT
the people of the country. OF the whole
people. To our allies. with other evi-
dences SO abundant, il gives the as
surance that the people of the United
States solidly. unilinchingly, with
clear knowledge of what they have
undertaken and with full determine
tion to achieve that purpose, give
their united support 10 the President
in his conservation Of all our resources
OF men, Of money. Of material, Of cour-
age and Of fortitude to the purposes
of the war;
The World
president Wilson's address TO Con-
gress sounds a clear, ringing note of
leadership to all the nations that are
battling against Prussian autocracy.
at is both a great war message and
q great peace message great war
message in its uncompromising deter
mination that the war must be won,
and q great peace message in its en-
lghtened statement of the principles
upon which the security Of civilization
must rest.
For weeks the Bolsheviki who seized
the government at Petrograd have been
demanding through their Lenines and
Trotzkys a restatement of the aims and
objects of the Allies. Last week the
Marquis Of Lansdownc Joined in this
demand. SO far as the United States
is concerned, the President has an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
Be Americans or Be
Still, Alexander Konta
Tells Hungarians Here

Alexander Konta, banker. who was
born in Hungary. but has been promi-
nent in American patriotic affairs for
thirty years, said:
"Hungarians at home and in Amer.
lea regret that the United States will
declare war on Austria-Hungary The
reason is natural. simply that Hungary
has no quarrel with America. The re-
lations between the two countries have
always been cordial.
GAS for the Hungarians now in the
United States, their duty is clear. To
those who have taken the oath of al
legiance, one course is open-to be
WIDELY American. This is not the time
for a divided allegiance. for sneaking
sympathy with the Central Powers. or
repressed animosity against the
United States.
"The declaration is a clear call to
every Hungarian citizen to line up with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
St. Louis Westliche Post

The Presidents declaration can be
taken and considered only as a natu-
raj, yes, inevitable. step in the devel-
opment Of events. In fact, such action
should have been taken long ago.
at is our opinion that if this war is
TO be won it can only be won by the
United States of America, and we must
not hamper or handicap ourselves by
maintaining neutral or friendly rela-
tons with any power that may be an
aliv NJ Germany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05

Uncle Sam. It is the supreme test OF
that loyalty which in time of peace we
swore to observe. As for the others
who have not become citizens. their
duty is equally plain-be with us, or
keep your mouth shut. that's the only
course"
Morris Cukor, well known lawyer, de-
clared:
"Austrians who are citizens have no
other duty than to give all to the cause
of this country. As to the aliens, the
least they can do to repay Americas
hospitality is to give every assistance
thew can to the winning Of the wal. by
the Allies. The experience of the last
three years shows that there will be no
participation of Austrians or Hunga ,
rians in enemy alien plots. and that
they will deport themsel Ives WITHIN the
letter and spirit of the law"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
Congress of Vienna
Redivided Europe

The Congress Of Vienna, 10 which
President Wilson referred in his mes5
sage yesterday. was held from Septem-
Der. 1914. 70 June, 1915, for the purpose
Of settling the affairs OF Europe at the
close Of the Napoleonic wars. 1t was
attended by mouarchs Of Russia, Prus-
STA, Austria. Denmark and Bavaria and
various smaller German states, and by
representatives. of England, France and
Belgium.
Among its chief stipulations were the
retention by France Of the boundaries
existing az the outbreak of the French
Revolution: the restoration Of the Aus
trsn monarchy without Belgium, Breis5-
Eau and West Galicia, but with the ad-
elt!on of Nenetia and Dalmatla; the
formation Of the German Confederation
under the hegemony of Austria; the
creation Of a new Poland under the
Russian dynasty; the establishment OF
a kingdom OF the Netherlands, includ-
ING Holland and Belgium; the retention
q Norway by Sweden; the retention OF
Fnland by Russia. and the reconstruc-
lion Of the Swiss COnfederacy with en-
!arged limits.
Under these stipulations many races
we're brought under the sovereignty OF
rulers OF a different nationality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
Press of Nation Endorses President
In Declaration Against Austria

should inspire, nor commanded more
happily the power and clarity Of con-
veying them which distinguishes his
writings. Yesterday as he stood before
Congress he voiced "the calm. indom-
liable power Of the nation" in words
and in a spirit which find an invincible
response in every American heart and
in every democratic brain throughout
ell the world that has called halt on
Kaiserism."
The Boston Post
"The Presidents advice that decla,
ration Of war be made against Austria
Hungary is but the natural outcome Of
events that have made all Teutons
practically our enemies. In many ways
il was an anomaly to be fighting Ger
many and treating German aliens here
with drastic regulations and at the
same time permit the closest friends
of Germany to range at will. 1t was
inevitable that change be made in
their status.
president Wilson's address yester-
day stood in the form Of Americas
war message TO the world-to foe and
friend alike.
First goes the word TO the enemy:
We shall fight on to a victory; and
victory will mean when the German
people say TO US, through properly
accredited representatives, that they
are ready TO agree TO settlement
based upon justice and the reparation
Of the wrongs their rulers have done"
Then goes the word TO our Allies:
we shall not subscribe to the ruin
Of the German people, or any dismem-
berment Of their territory
"What American--what German even,
if he liberty loving and thoughtful
but can subscribe with all his heart to
both those propositions? II all of the
Allies do not now agree with that
declaration, they will, for it is quite
evident that they must"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
Radio, Cable and Wire
Forward Text to Orient
and Europe
Orc of Greatest
Publicity Efforts
Even Ships on the High
Seas Picked Message
Out of the Air

.-.., r1 a.. -
President " ''S'' "'V''' -,
gress yes'''1'S "' -, -, 80,
oct me "'''. ~ az -. -
governmeh' "' "','''
rsrdcd as pTooap.! inc S'e",eS' pH0-
betty feat ever Nna'''@N'"' D'S'I' ou-
ton Of Che message aoro"- was per
.onaly a''e''.' -''''' 80
George cree" '"@'' ''''''. W wv N'''''''''
tee on pubic Information
Nesrly every known means OF COM
-gricaton-cXpress train, telephone
telegraph. wireless and submarine cable
,.;';7eI in transmitting the ad-
-"1' - ...-..or y, No,,, Vorl,
cFess' .''' az -.
vas clicking or us text Oh Trans
,,,.ioental wire direct TO San Fran
,t,ro - was immediately re-
'f'o' -. ~ - he edo
hyed 70 inc '''o"~ "''"'''0-
uts sending q Spanish translation 70
cIo, Panama Canal Zone. from where
O'''"' .t-...-Lo,. Central and
Taa'a-'1
South American Caf+to.S'
Wireless operators picked the Presi-
-. .ro~5s on. of the air and relaved
oe''s - Do,,h+
hem 10 O"I-u'''.' ','
lss many ships IN those waters knew
,tst was being said in Washington at
-. Oh, same time the address was
.,..., 80 .,1oc.r.,,l,;c s,,s-
beng cIs,Iiooled over ''4'ei@P'''N ~
.,-,s in this country.
..:-.-..l ,,,rovir,eto1v ~ 600
is 'S'.'''- "ff
miles Of telegraph and caoIe wires were
Used m TRANSMITTING '"e message
Special Courier Brought Message
Chairman Creel received a copy Of
as g55rass I'm this city By special
,,~-i,r from Washington early yes
.s-5sv A CORPS. of typists was put at
vork in q locked room 10 make dupli-
a,e copies. Meanwhile in an adjoin-
ing room the message was Del,hg Trans Trans
llted INTO fIehch ana HPaHiSu' -.
rooms were guarded as d pItOeu''o.'
against the CoN'en's OF 1Ie ii'eS'''e
becoming puo-.'c pIe'ii5 80 uo.biro
Upon receiving WoIa from " a5ilII.s
Ton that fresloeIt " lISon "au Ds ~
delivering the ADDRESS lne UeIes IaplI
and cable operators lhiineu.a'eIy oos''''
their task Of wiring the message Oroau-
cast across the United states 10 San
francisco, there TO be rela!cu 70
shanghai and thehce 20 lOhiO aiN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
John K. Rathom Approves
Plan to War Upon Austria

CHICAGO, Dec. Vigorous APPROX
al of President Wilson's demand for a
declaration of war upon Austria was
expressed here to-day by John r.
Rathom, editor Of "The Providence Or.
L. Journal"
"The gravest question that confronts
this country is the settlement of our
relations with the allies of Germany"
he said. until that declaration is
made. this country of 100,000,O00 per
sons Is absolutely powerless 20 prevent
the constant and increasing activities
of the propagandists who are blowing
IN our factories, numbering our limo
cent working people. setting fire TO our
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
Is Norwegian Ships Lost
Through War Last Month

LONDON, Dec. 4-The Norwegian
Legation reports that thirteen Nor
wegian steamers Of a gross tonnage OF
1902 were lost in November by causes
arising from me war.
Forty-one Norwegian lives were lost
through the same causes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
Message Clarifies the War
Situation, Leaders Declare
Men Prominent in All Caings Indorse President
Wilson's Call for Declaration of Immediate
Hostities Against Austria

surd, however. that We have not de
clared war yet on Turkey"
Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiskc.
United States Navy, retired:
"Ot course, the American people are
behind the President in mis- latest step
Now the atmosphere has been clarified
and we can prosecute the war with
purpose and vigor.'
). Stanwood Menken, president of the
National Security League:
The Presidents declaration was the
only logical step for the country 10
take. We viii stand behind him in
this. as in all things"
Chester VI. Wright, of the American
Federation for Labor and Democracy:
1T has been well known here for
some time that Austrian agents in the
United States were aiding the Central
Fowers. Now we can deal frankly and
openly with these Austrians as enemy
aliens. No time should be lost in
rounding up dangerous Austrian aliens
and treating them as sternly as we
nave Herman spies and agents"
War Measure viii Aid Italy
Robert Underwood Johnson. chair
man of the Poets Ambulance Fund for
! Italy:
"A declaration of war against Aus
trla seems to me not only demanded
by the logic of events. but altogether
the wisest policy at the present time
as war measure, in order TO aid Italy.
Just now one of the chief, if not the
chief, points of peril"
f. II. Outerbridge. president of the
Merchants Association:
Il would be in favor of including
Bul garia and Turkey. in order not TO
embarrass our Secret Service in car
rying out the things that must be done
with enemy aliens resident in this
country"
Rabbi Stephen s. Wise:
The Austrian Empire chose the evil
part of comradeship with the infamous
enterprises that Germany initiated. She
must accept all inevitable consequences
among them our own enmity. until she
shatter the Prussian spell or she be
overcome by the Allied nations"
lgnace Paderewski, famous pianist:
Il am very happy. In fact, I am al
ways happy for anything that will in
sure the success Of America in this
war"
Baron Charles Huard, representing
the French government at the Allied
War Bazaar:
"All our people are delighted. Presi-
dent Wilson has for long been beloved
in France"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05

ships and docks. poisoning our cattle
and doing everything they can 70 para
lyze our fighting men.
"The Presidents demand for war
with Austria must meet with an imme-
date response"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05

Foreign-language papers Of New
York City comment on the Presidents
message as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05
New York Papers Declare
Message Makes for Peace
World Says 1t Is Call All Nations Fighting russlanIsm
Sun" Calls 1t Aid to Peace" Journal OF
Commerce and Commercial Also Praise 1t

svered. and answered frankly. We may
take IL for granted that this answer
will receive the same measure OF ap-
proval in Great Britain and France that
was accorded 20 his reply TO the Nati-
cans peace proposals"
The Sun
1--WE regard the Presidents address
as a powerful aid in the effort 10
bring about peace through a victory
that shall be neither vindictivc in IT'S
consequences nor destructive OF the
right OF any people, great or small to
order its OWE destinies. II these words
Of his can get beyond the trenches, into
the intelligence of the Teuton peoples,
he will have done much 10 remove false
impressions there now existing. All the
more so, because they who are most
concerned viii discover in his message
TO them no sign Of wavering. not the
first symptom Of war WEAKNESS that
invites compromise upon the great prin-
ciples involved, no purpose except TO
win victory which shall infiict no in
justice after it is won"
Journal of Commerce
The President has left no doubt as
TO the course TO be pursued by our
government with all the force and the
resources at its command. The war
against the autocratic power and the
dominating purpose of the German
rulers must be carried to victory at
whatever cost, rot for the sake Of its
victims in Europe, but for the safety
of free nations and the rights Of man.
For us there is but one duty. That is
70 devote all we have and all we are
to the support Of the President in the
world mission in which he is engaged
until its purpose is accomplished"
New York Commercial
president Wilson rose TO lofty heights
in this memorable address, the conclud-
ing words OF which carry a message for
the world 20 which they are thus ad-
dressed; a supreme moment in his
tory has come. The eyes of the people
have been opened and they see The
hand of God is laid upon the nations.
He will show them favor, ] devostly
believe. only if they rise to the clear
heights of His own justice and mercy
That is complete answer to the weak
letter written BY Lord Lansdowne with
evident desire to save aristocratic in
stitutions while democracy goes on the
rocks"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-05

Comment of some of the more i'm
portant newspapers through the coun-
try on the Presidents address follows;
Cleveland Plain Dealer
"The Presidents address TO Congress
emphasizes anew his character as an
international leader. The outstanding
feature Of the Presidents address is,
of course, the recommendation that
Congress shall at once declare a state
of war between the Republic and the
Empire of Austria Hungary, move
which Americans will indorse without
equivocation. The only point of diff
ference, if any, is likely to arise over
the Presidents suggestion that FOR the
present the government shall maintain
the fiction Of peace with Turkey and
Bulgaria, Germany's other dupes.
However, the probability Of war
with these minor allies of Prussia is
clearly foreshadowed by the Presidents
words"
Chicago Tribune
at is our art now to fight with all
our gathering strength, TO summon
every ounce of our power to the accom-
plisbment Of victory. That, the Presi-
dent is right in assuming, we are de-
termined to do, and will do. The voices
Of sedition, Of disloyalty, of alienism
and Of befuddled radicalism are weak
and growing weaker. America is
pledged to the war. The declaration Of
war against Austria Hungary, recon-
mended by the President. is logical and
will serve TO make clear 70 the Italian
people that their part OF the conflict
is not ignored by America. While Aus
tria fights under German control, with
the backing of German legIons, she
makes herself the foe of the United
States. This is time for the acceptance
IOf realities
Baltimore American
"The United States would be placed
in an impossible predicament, TO be
lighting on all fronts and taking part
in the council of the Allies to advance
the war upon all fronts and against all
enemies. and itself not 10 be speciteal-
w al war with one of the principal foes
Of the Ally cause.
"The President has demanded that
the coalition between the countries OF
the Central group shall be broken up
This is one Of the prime objects OF the
United States. And Austria will ulti-
mately have reason to be glad it is
Louisville Courier Journal
'Woodrow Wilson, by his state papers
since the war began, has won the
worlds recognition Of prominence as
lofty thinker and lucid writer, and
in none Of his previous expressions has
he displayed more lmpressively cons,e-
cation 10 exalted ideals and the
! strength and courage which such ideals
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-28
IMMEDIATE ACTION URGED
TO HOUSE SIIIpYARD woUI<rnS

hN NSSO'lateu l'rcSS
WASHINGTON, December a7.-Rcso
iutioms adopted to-day by the board
OF directors of the Chamber OF Com
merce OF the United States call upon
every department of the government,
TO take immediate action toward soIy
ing the problem OF housing shipyard
workers.
Congress especially is urged to c;y,,
INC question prompt attention because
OF the view OF the many government
oflcldlS that direct authorization l.,
necessary before funds can bc cNpcnd
ed 10 build living quarters for work
crs or lent to private corporations fo,
such use.
one incident cited as typical of con
ditlohS Is said to have occurred ,t
an Atlantic coast Shipyard where ma
workers dwindlcd u 1900 in a weeks
ti'nc. because the men refused to s;,en
on pine boards" and there was no
o'her accommodation for them. Rec
ommcndation that the question OF hons
ing be solved by the government was
made several weeks ago by Il subcom
mittec OF the Council of National Dc
tense, which mas been working with
the Shipping Board in preparing 4 sur
vcy Of tho situation to guide future
action.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-28
INCREASE IN SUGAR EXPORTS
France and England Rcrcive bulk OF
Shipments OF 1I:,.fI,0UO
Pounds.
tRy Associated Prcss. J

WAS!ilNGTON. December o7.-Susa-
exports for the month Of October
showed an increase OF nearly 10000, 900
pounds over the same month last yea"
France and England received the bulk
of tho shipments OF Il3,2Al.o00 pounds,
the former getting 100000 pounds
to relieve virtual famine there, and
the latter 100000 pounds. six mil
lion pounds went to the Netherlands,
100000 TO Argentina. and almost as
large Quantity 10 Mexico. While GOLD
exports for the month showed con-
siderable decrease rs compared with
the same month in 1916, new move
mont OF the metal, this time 10 Pcru,
was shown by an analysis OF October
exports by tho Bureau of Foreign arl
Domestic Commerce. Peru received
sS,e@s.$72 that month, as compared with
s3,5ts.ocs for the first ten months OF
the year, the increase being in ray
!nent for growing purchases of copper
by this country.
Spain. japan and Mexico took viz
tually all the remainder OF the coun-
try's sl1.l5t,o,4 gold exported in Oc-
;obcr. In ten months Japan received
il55.ooo, coo. compared with slS.S4S, 900
in tho same ncriod of 1915; Spain slo..-
600, 600. compared with so.1Oi.o0o, and
Mexico, .7.o0o.ooo compared with less
than sI.ooo,0on.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-28
WOODEN SHIP PROGRAM
ALMOST ENTIRE FAILURE
Rcar..tdmiral Bowles, Assistant 10
General Manager OF Emergency
Fleet Corporation, TcstificS.
TO LET NO MORE CONTRACTS
Declares Maximum Number OF YES
sells That Can Be Turned Out, il
All Available Timber Is Delivered,
Would Total Next Year Only $40.
tBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, December 27.-Tho
wooden shipbuilding program was pic
turcd as an almost complete failure
to day by Rear Admiral +. a. Bowlcs,
assistant general manager OF tho
Emergency Elect Corporation, testify
ing at tho Senate Commerce Commit
tees investigation of shipbuildinE.
Tho maXimum number OF wooden
ships that possibly could DO built.
even if all available ship timber were
delivered to the corporation. Bowlc>
said. would total next year only so,
although tho corporation has contracts
outstanding for tho construction OF t5?
No more wooden contracts will be let.
he said, unless the builder convinccS
the corporation that he has available
under his own control :; proper supply
Of timber.
Il want il understood in justice to
myself said tho admiral. that | had
nothing TO do with placing these con-
tracts"
Tho wooden program" said Ad
miral Bowlcs. was launched on 4
scale entirely beyond tho country's
production. Mills in tho South have
not delivered lumber ono half az fast
as was necessary, and Western mills
have bccn almost as SLOW. Even il
the timber supply had been plentiful.
wooden ships would not have been
built fast as steel"
Admiral Bowlcs assumed entire re-
sponsibility for changes in the design
of wooden vessels, but declared they
caused little delay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-28
CHRISTMAS MAIL IN FRANCE
Four Carloads. Which Is Delayed In
Arrival. Forwarded to L. <.
EKpeditionnry Forces.
liz Associated PreSsl

PARIS. December :7.-Four carloads
OF Christmas mail which arrived at a
French port from tho United states
were forwarded to-day for delivery az
the Headquarters OF the rcEimental
units OF the American cXpcditionary
forces. The bulk OF the Christmas mail.
which consisted Of 10000 sacks and re-
auircd ninety freight cars to move. was
delivered at the headquarters OF tic
various units on or before Christmas
Day. but storm at sea delayed for
three days the arrival of tho mail sent
forward Today. Besides the mail de-
livered by the army post Office. there
were several carloads OF large pack
ages, each weighing more than seven
pounds. which were handled by the
quartcrmastcr's department.