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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06
WAR COUNCIL
GOES TO ROME
Meeting Said to Con-
Germ Peace Offer
to Italy

London, Jan. 5.-There are many
fresh indications that peace will come
within a few months. Both in official
and unofficial circles here the feeling
is increasing that each succeeding day
will see the smoothing away of more
and more OF the obstacles that stand in
the way of an amicable adjustment be
tween the two groups of belligerents.
In the developments Of the next two
or three days the attention of the
world is likely TO be focused on Rome
There, according to the Hayas CORE
spondent, a great Allied war council is
about to assemble.
Premier BRAND, Minister Of War
Lyautey and Minister Of Munitions
Thomas, representing the French Cab
met; Premier Lloyd George and Wis
count Miner, Of the British Cabinet,
and General Palitzin, representing the
Russian staff, we're expected to arrive
in Rome to-day for d var council with
the Italian officials. this statement
says.
Purpose OF Council
The purpose of this conference is not
known and the guesses are as many as
they are divergent. The correspondent
OF the Havas Agency quotes the Italian
press as looking on the conference as
"a sign of a closer union of the Allies
and as marking the beginning of more
vast and formidable efforts appar-
emily in a military way.
The meeting will demonstrate 70 the
Teutonic allies, the "Corriere dltalia'
is quoted as saying. that the Entente,
ninstead of being weakened by threats
Of peace. is resolved firmly to continue
the war until the objects OF the Allies
are obtained"
Vastly different is the Interpretation
by the German press of the purposes
Of the council. The "Berliner Tage-
blatt" expresses the opinion that the
meeting seeks 20 obtain the necessary
Italian cooperation in the Balkans, "as
otherwise the French General Sarrails
army would be irretrieyably lost" The
council, this newspaper concludes, at
least clearly demonstrates the critical
situation Of the Entente powers in the
Balkans.
Fear Italy May Be Tempted
In London still third Interpretation
of the objects of the Allies in calling
the council is manifest. With the an
nouncement that Emperor Charles Of
had asked the Pope
to intervene for peace sprang up the
report, generally accepted as sound,
Continued on page =. column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06
MAY DRIVE u. S. TO WAR,
SENATOR LEWIS SAYS

Washington, Jan. 6.-h
the Senate debate to-day on
President Wilson's peace
note, Senator LeIoiS, Demo
cratic floor champion Of the
administration, said:
Do you feel that the peo-
pie of this nation are in such
temper that they can ever
again allow any commander
Of ships. any captains of
army, an officer Of diploma
cy, to visit upon this coun-
try an injury to a citizen or
property and escape on an
excuse of misconception OF
orders or zeal Of an ohcerl
If these conditions again be
repeated. America will not
again accept that form Of
apology and will resent and
punish 70 the full extent Of
her power. No amount of
logic Of pacihcation would
prevail.
| say the continuance Of
this war in Europe will mean
war with the United States.
1t is this, | have never a
doubt, that impclled among
other things these efforts to
bring about peace in Europe
that we might maintain
peace in America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06
Reports Say 1t VIII BE
Manhattan Newport or
Public Park

A Manhattan Newport is to crown
Forest Hill, overlooking tn. Hudson at
ls7th Street, and spread out over all
the c. K. G. Billings estate, according
TO gossip in real estate circles. FROM
sources considered reliable, real estate
mon learned yesterday that a syndicate
in which John D. Rockefeller, jr, was
nrominent. was the purchaser of Tryoa
Hall and the surrounding Billings
acres.
The same syndicate, it is said, owns
the Sheafer and Hays properties, ad-
Joining the Billings estate and form
ing the north loop of Fort Washington
Avenue. The Sheafer and Hays land
amounts to about thirty-three acres,
and was held at s5,OOO,OOO. Mr. Bill
lings's Tryon Hall was regarded as the
last country estate on Manhattan ISL
and, and the house alone, which was
completed about ten years ago, was
valued at s2,o0O,o0e.
To Spend s25,ooo,ooo
T can't comment on that at all" was
all that Ivy L. Lee, personal adviser 70
Mr.. Rockefeller, would say.
Another report, to which no confr-
nation could be obtained, named the
Junior Rockefeller as the sole pur-
chaser of the property, and had 1t that
the land would be turned over to the
citv as a public park. II this should
be true. the city will be possessed OF
one Of the most beautiful park sites
in the world.
Not less than S25,oOo,ooO will be
spent. the first report said. in erecting
on these grounds houses for those VINO
want country estates IN the city. Tryon
Hall. the vast building on which MI
Billings spent more time constructing
than dwelling in, with its marble swim
ming pool, its squash courts and bowl
ing alleys, is 10 be the centre OF the
colony.
Landscape gardeners OF renovn'
working upon one OF the most PlG'-
uresoue spots in Manhattan, Will be
EMPLOYED in the furthersnce OF the
scheme. Clipped lawns. sombre ciifs'
Contlnusd on page ., column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06
DID NOT SEE TUMULTY,
BARUCH TELLS TRIBUNE

Bernard VI. B0ruch. the
broker 5choSc name oc0S
mentioned by Representa-
tire Hood IN connection
,cith the peace note leak
ycSicrday. sent the follo'c-
ing telegram 10 The Trib-
une last night:
Georgetown. 5. C., Jan. ).
II received no advance in
formation or intimahon from
any source whatsoever re-
sarding the Presidents peace
note, nor did | lunch or con-
fer with Mr.. Tumulty at the
Biltmoro or at any other
place.
"B. Nj. Baruch."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06
Hitchcock Resolution Amended to
Approve Only Request to
Belligerents for Terms.
REFUSES TO BACK POLICY
INVOLVING MONROE DOCTRINE
Democrats Retreat in Haste When Idaho Sen
ator Reveals Wilson's Plan of For
eign Entanglements
From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington 5-The naked proposal that the Senate
Presidents request to the bgerents for state
men of upon which peace might be discussed was ap
proved by the United States Senate to-day after four days
debate by vote of 48 to II.
Every element other than the Endorsement OF this
request was stripped from the resolution following terrific
arragnmen of its underlying dangers by Senator William E.
Borah, of Idaho.
The of the debate quickly after Mr. Borah vrtu-
ay had deed the Democratic side openly to take the position
they trying force the country to akehe abandonment
Monroe Doctrine and entry into world alliances There
was hurried Democratic conference after which Senator
Hitchcock accepted Republican amendment to his measure
MANY SENATOR'S VOTE UNWILLINGLY
Even with this amendment Democrat and sixteen Re-
publican felt forced to vote against the resolution II
was quite obvious also that the ortyeght Senators voting for
the measure by whoehearted in their support
Mr. Borah frankly stated his opposition to action by
the Senate said that nasmuch the resolution had been
proposed and it be considered that he did desire peace
he would vote for it. This view shared by many Democratic
as we'll as Republican Senators.
The form in which the resolution finally passed was fol-
lows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06
Low Shell Bids Depend
on Peace, Says Official

The underbidding of American steel
concerns by Hadheld's Limited. Shelf
field. England, on she'll contracts for
Is and II inch naval guns. was eX-
plained in several quarters yesterday
as contingent upon peace. An official
Continued on PAGE 2 column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06
MANY SENATOR'S VOTE UNWILLINGLY

> Resolved, That the Sensts ap-
proves and strongly indorscs the re-
quest by the President in the diplo-
matte note of December IS TO the ns-
tions now engaged in war that those
nations state the terms upon which
peace might be discussed"
Before being amended the Hitch
cock resolution read:
Resolved, That the Senate an
proves and strongly indorses the ac-
tion taken by the President in send
ing the diplomatic notes of December
Is 10 the nations now engaged in
war, suggesting and recommending
that those nations state the terms
upon which peace might be dis
cussed"
Avoid Giving Blanket Tndorsement
The essential difference lies in the
fact that the original resolution ap-
proved "the action taken by the
President in SENDING" the note,
while the resolution as amended by
Senator Jones, of Washington, mere
ly indorses "the request that the
belligerents state the terms on which
peace might be discussed.
Thus, the amended resolution care
fully singles out of the entire note
one idea which is approved. The
original resolution approved the
whole idea Of sending the note, car
rying with it, in the belief of its
opponents, an Endorsement Of every
thing in the note.
While this construction was strong
ly denied by Senator Hitchcock him
self and the avowed spokesman Of
the Administration, Senator James
Hamilton Lewis, Of Illinois, there
was little doubt about the panic
among Administration Senators when
this charge was driven home by Sem
ator Borah, and he challenged the
Democrats to deny the Presidents
own words, in the note, and in his
address along the same line before
the League TO Enforce Peace.
Amendment Is Accepted
Senator Kern, the Democratic floor
leader; Senator Fletcher, OF Florids,
and others rushed back to Senator
Hitchcock, following one Of Mr.. Borah's
dramatic questions, and there was hur.
ried whispering, while Senator Lewis
challenged the accuracy OF the Borsh
charges.
For once, Mr. Lewis did not objec. 70
conversation on the floor while he was
speaking. lie was obviously talking for
time, until the conference should con-
clude. And when it ended Mr. Hitch
cock accepted the Jones amendment 70
his resolution.
Republican Senators spent most or
the day in conference as to what course
they ought TO pursue. They convened
carly this morning. and had arrived az
no satisfactory conclusion when the
Senate met at noon. At 2 o'clock they
reconyened in the room OF Senator Gall
linger, the minority leader, and began
: thrashing out the question. Finally
I they decided 70 support ~ a substitute
] for the Hitchcock resolution the fol-
! lowing measure;
Resolved. That the Senate Of the
United States. ~ the interests OF hu-
manity and civilization, expresses the
sincere hope that just and perma-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06
soTHERN RETURNING EAST
Cancels Chicago Engagement. and. 1t Is
Believed, Will Undergo Operation

Chicago. Jan. 5.-E. II. Sothern can
celled his Chicago engagement at the
Blackstone Theatre to-day and left for
New York. where he will undergo
rest preparatory, it is believed, to an
operation. -; .;so
Julia Marlowe. and DR.. Joseph Bissell'
both of whom reached Chicago this
morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06
NO NEW NOTE
SAYS WILSON
Polk Makes Announce
ment by Authority
of President
From Tho Tribune Bureau

Washington, Jan. b.-The White
House and the State Department ap-
pear to be very much upset because
the impression has been conveyed TO
the people of the United States ana
abroad that President Wilson has IN
mind the sending of another peace note
This statement was made this after
noon by Counsellor Frank Il. PolN'
speaking "with the authority OF the
President:
"The report that the President is
preparing to send a new note TO the
belligerent powers is false and with
out any foundation. The President has
no second note in contemplation"
II is believed here in high official
circles" that the secret German peace
terms are in the possession Of Mr.. Will
son and that Mr.. Wilson is contem-
plating a new note TO the belligerents,
no matter what the contents OF the eX-
pected communication of the Allies.
There has been no denial anywhere
that the secret peace terms are in the
hands OF the President. There is no
doubt that the Presidents friends in
Congress and in diplomatic circles tex
Guiding the Entente) would like to have
that believed.
Comment Is Raised
On Mr. Wilson's Genial OF inten-
tion to send another note there is
various comment. 1t is pointed out
that the story of contemplated renewed
effort on the part OF the President TO
forward the peace cause was inspired
here. II was sent out by newspapers
and news associations friendly TO the
President. The Tribune was careful
not to state on its authority or belief
that such was the fact. The fact was,
however, that high officials believed
this was in the Presidents mind.
There is no doubt either that there
was inspiration for the story. The def
mite statement that another note was IN
contemplation was much more than the
inspirers intended. The idea was to
convey the impression that the Presi-
dent would not have concluded his
peace efforts if the reply Of the Allies
was strongly against peace. In nigh
official circles even now there IS dis
position TO quibble over the words re
newed efforts for peace" and another
neace note" Mr.. Wilson, his friends
saw. will be able TO make renewed ef-
forts for peace, no matter what the re-
nIv of the Entente Allies contains,
without writing another note.
Former Denisls Cited
II is further pointed out by persons
critical OF the President that twice be-
Tore the sending of the first peace note
!, was stated with authority" at the
White House that the government OF
the United States was doing nothing
and contemplated nothing IN the way
OF supplementing the first German note
suggesting conference. Yet within
ten hours after the second denial was
made at the White House the American
note of December is, offering in guard
Contlnued on page 2. column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06
TEUTONIC WAR COUNCIL
DECIDES BALKAN MOVE
Meeting of Kaiser and Generals
Indicates Odessa Drive

Vienna, January 5.-An importan;
conference was held at the field camp
of the German Emperor yesterday. Field
Marshal Archduke Frederick Of Austria,
commander in chief of the armies Of
the dual monarchy, and Field Marshal
Conrad Won Hoetzendorff, chief Of the
Austrian general staff, made special
and hasty visit to the headquarters
and took luncheon with Emperor Will
lam.
Others present at the conference
were Crown Prince Boris Of Bulgaria,
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg, chief
Of the German Imperial General staff,
and Quartermaster General Won Luden-
dortf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06
JOHN D., JR., BUYS SCHWB ATTACKS
BILLINGS ESTATE BRITISH SHELL BID
Bethlehem Head Thinks 1t
Dangerous to Depend
on Foreigners

Charles NJ. Schwao, chairman Of the
Bethlehem Steel Company, believes
that il will be dangerous for the
United States to be dependent on for
eign manufacturers for war materials.
That is his answer to the announce
ment that Hsdfelds, Of Sheffield, Eng
land, had undelbid American manufact-
urers for the making Of l4-inch and
16-inch shells.
In a statement issued last night Mr.
Sch wab said:
"The Hadfeld bid is for a specific
sixtcen-;nch she'll, samples of which
are being forwarded to be tested by
the United States government OF the
details and specifications under which
those shells are made we are not aware
Have Spent Much Money
eve do know that at Bethlehem we
have spent large sums of money trying
TO meet government specifications on
l4-inch shells, and so far only at
considerable loss, for the reason that
the tests have been so severe that we
have not yet been able TO meet them,
although that portion of our plant
which is equipped for making such
shells has been devoted entirely to the
effort to meet the requirements of the
United States government In that de-
partment of our works we have done
no European business whatever.
"Our general policy is we'll estab-
lished. We have no desire to make
capital out OF the military necessities
of the United States.
"We offered to make armor plate for
the government at it's own price; in
our bid on the new battle-crulsers We
offered to leave the determination of
the percentage of profit to the govern
ment itself.
"Since the war started, although we
have been able to obtain abroad almost
any price for our product. We have ad-
hered in our charges to the United
States government to the basis Of
prices established before the war be-
gan.
"We believe il would be dangerous
for this country TO be dependent upon
foreign manufacturers for war mate
rial of any kind. We believe the
American government and American
manufacturers should cooperate 70 the
end that facilities for the manufacture
of the maximum amount OF munitions
of all kinds should be available in the
United States.
Largest Plant in World
"We have developed at Bethlehem
the largest ordnance plant in the world.
We regard that plant, our forces and
our engineers as a great national asset,
and | am perfectly satisfied 70 have
the government consider our whole
works as available in case of need, to
be used by the government as it may
see fit and upon such terms as the gov
ernment itself may determine to be
fair.
"And this principle holds as the basis
for the negotiations with the American
government for the manufacture Of all
munitions Of war, whether armor plate,
bsttleships, shells or ammunition.
1--WE bid what We consider fair
price on any specifications issued by
the government, but any bid We make
is TO be interpreted in the light OF the
foregoing policy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06

The presence of Crown Prince Boris
indicates that yesterdays conference
was held 20 determine the next move m
the Balkan campaign. For weeks u
has been rumored that the Ieutonic
allies would attempt drive on odessa
after crushing Rumanla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06
WEATH f r

r., and colder to-day. To-mor-
row. probably fair; strong
west winds.
run Report on Page 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-06
Thomson-Mch

Representative Wood testified he had
been informed that on Wednesday, De-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-13
"The Follies Of Phillie.o

Norman Jeffries' singing and dancing
revue. The Follies of Phillie." featur-
ing eight pretty and talented girls, will
be the headline attraction at the Cos
mos Theater the last half Of this week.
beginning Thursday. 1t was staged by
AL White. and the music. which is both
catchy and original. is by Charles Shis-
Ter. Other acts are Ben Snyder and
company. from the New York Hippo
drome, in pantomimic cycling and ac-
robatic novelty: Phyllis Gilmore and
company, in Every Woman's Prob
lem" a sketch with punch: Wheeler
and Potter. in songs. dances and chat
ter: Bonner and Powers. well known
variety team: Kinzo. the Japanese Jug
gler. and Rich and Lenoir. in instru-
mental and vocal selections. The fea-
ture film will picture Edith Storey, in
Money Magic" and the special comedy
film will present Charlie Chaplin. in
The Floor Walker" The Hearst
Pathe News pictures also will be shown.
Mondays bill will be headed by The
Midnight Rollickers." bit Of tempered
and up-to-date burlesque. supported by
an unusual list of attractions.
Sundays performances. starting at 3
pm. will present the foregoing bill for
the last time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-13
"A Musical-World Revue"

Joseph f. Howard. composer-con.-
edian. and Ethlyn Clark. ingenue. in
"A Musical-World Revue" in four
scenes, with a company numbering
forty, the ensemble forming one of the
brightest and Eveliest in latter-day
vaudeville. viii be the leading attrac-
ton at B. f. Keith's Theater next week.
II is really a presentation of songs of
Mr. Howard. and the company includes
musical comedy notables. blackface
comedians and others. Arnaut brothers,
musical eccentric clowns. will play as
they present difficult acrobatic feats.
Kathryn Dahl and Charles Gillen will
offer scenic. vocal and musical inter-
lude- Other acts are George Skipper
and Myrtle Kastrup, in a melodious
number: Lew Pistol and o. H. Cushing.
in The Stranded Minstrels"; Will Oak
land and company. in Danny OGill.
I: S. a.; Joseph Browning, in "A
Timely Talk" and the Hughes musical
trio. The pipe organ recitals and the
Hearst-Pathe News Pictorial will be
added.
Sunday at 3 and s:15 pm. Dorothy
Jardon. For PHYS Sake" Laurie and
Bronson and other acts Of this weeks
bill will appear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-13
Secretary Lansing to Preside.

Secretary of State Lansing Is to preside
at the exercises. and a massed chorus of
800 voices is to lead the singing of pa
triotic songs. The singers are from the
choral organizations of the various gov
eminent departments and are to be un-
der the leadership OF Earl Clabauh of the
Post Office Department, assisted by d. P
Mcleod of the Treasury. The Marine
Band is to play.
Tomorrow. June IA. is the 140th ami
versary of the adoption by congressional
enactment OF the Stars and Stripes as
the flag of the United States. The day
was made national holiday through the
efforts of the American Flag Association.
orga nized in 1897, and with headquarters
in New York.
Patriotic exercises are to be held in the
public schools of the country. by patriotic
organizations without number. and by
citizens generally ~ a display Of the
Stars and Stripes at their homes and
places of business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-13

sion of the story by George Middleton.
will be shown at Loew's Columbia
Theater Sunday. Monday. Tuesday and
Wednesday. 1t was adapted for the
camera by Charles Maigne. former
Washington newspaper man and for
mer officer Of the United States Army.
Fannie Ward, as pictured in the stel-
lar role, wears a series of striking new
gowns. including an elaborate bridal
costume. The story develops tri-
angle of which the principal figures are
pretty girl. a young physician in love
with her and the doctors brother. who
attempts to murder him. The film for
the last half of the week is The Heir
of the Ages" featuring House Peters
in caveman role.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-13
RELFAsED BY BRITISH.
100000 Pounds Of Australian
Wool for American Users.

Sixteen million pounds of Australian
wool, released by the British govern
ment to American users. will be dis
tributed by the bureau of foreign and
domestic commerce
An arrangement has just been COM
pleted between the American and Brit
ish governments under which Ameri-
can importers desiring to obtain
British controlled goods will apply to
the bureau. instead of as heretofore to
the British government through the
British embassy. Most of the detail of
apportionment of the goods will be
handled by trade associations. the
bureau approving their administration
of the plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-13
Will TALK Of PROBLEMS
WHICH FACE us. IN WAR
President Wilson Expected to Make
Important Address at Flag
Day Exercises.

What is expected to he the most mo-
mentous public address by President Will
son since the entrance OF the United
States into the war is to be made tomor-
row, when, at pm. the President is
to speak at the Flag day exercises TO be
held on the Monument grounds. The
President some time ago made the en-
gagement to speak at the exercises, and.
departing from his usual custom OF max
ing such addresses extemporaneously, he
is understood to have prepared his adj
dress with particular care. 1t is expected
the President will further elucidate ques-
lions and problems involved in the par
ticipation of this country in the world
conflict.