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New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
No Bread Cards for
Paris; People Begin
Voluntary Conservation

PARIS, Doc. q. .- The issuance Of
bread cards, which was 70 have been
made on January ]. will not be carried
out. Victor Boret. Minister Of provi-
sions. made this announcement to-day.
He said tho inhabitants Of Paris aud
the other chief cities seemed 90 have
Rrasped tho seriousness Of the appesI
fos food conservation vhish had been
addressed 20 them. and that he was
satisfed vita the bread consumption Of
tho last few weeks. Apprsciabls re-
suits had been obtained By this yolun.
tary rstioning. he added. and IL =
further effort were made IL would be
unnecessary 10 issue bread cards,
Restrictions In the consumption Of
bread have been applied sines Deem
Der 20 10 hotels end restaurants, re-
sulting IN q saving Of 90 per cent,
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Teuton Defiance Ebbs
With Each NeW Offer
"Conoueror" Words of Won Bethmann-Hollweg IN 1910
Answered Threat to Crush Prusslanism-
Peace Demand Forcing Germanys Hand

Formal peace mannuvres in the
world war did not begin until 1916
when the struggle had reached ITS
third year. Before then there had beer
only uncompromising German state
ments that the Kaiser would be willing
70 make peace on his own terms, the
unceasing international agitation OF
the Socialists OF various brands, ru-
mors that the Pope was interesting
himself, and the voyage of Henry Ford
TO get the boys out Of the trenches By
Christmas"
The year 1916 saw notable ex
change OF statements on the conclusion
Of peace between the leaders Of the
two sides.
Chancellor won Bethmann-HollweG
predicted on April ) that the occupied
portion Of Lithuania and Poland woulo
not be returned 70 Russia, and that lhe
Oppressed Flemish race must De
granted autonomy. On May - ne sald
that the Alliesmust take the war situ'
alton as every war map shows II 10
be-" and on June ; that if the Allies
persisted in shutting their eyes TO the
war map the Germans must and snail
fight on TO final victory
Chancellor Was Defiant
Repeated statements by Entente lead
ers that Prussian militarism must be
crushed brought from the Chancellor
on September % a statement in which
after reminding the world that Ger
many had several times offered peace
negotiations, he accused the Allies of
prdatory aims, and practically said that
Grmany was through with attempting
to treat with her foes.
Despite Won Bethmann Hollweg's
many resolute words, the pressure foi
peace inside the Central Powers Dy De
cember last had become so pronounced
that one more great bid for a settle
mcnt was attempted. On December j.
the four powers submitted identic notes
to the neutral nations, proposing "to
enter forthwith into peace negotla-
tons" The proffer was fatty rejected
by the Allies. Premier Lloyd George
Of Great Britain demanded complete
restitution. full reparation, and effect
Ual guarantees
On December 1S President Wilson
unexpectedly sent a note to the bel
ligerent nations asking every govern
n1ent to state "thc precise objects which
would, if attained, satisfy them and
their people shat the war had been
fought ont"
Several neutral nations officially ap.
proved the American move, the Central
Powers welcomed it, but the Entente
nations viewed the Presidents words
with hostility, especially his statement
that "the objects which the statesmen
of the belligerents on both sides have
in mind in this war are virtually the
same, as stated in general terms, to
their own people and to the world
Crush Germany" Refiirmed
While Germany and her allies in
formed the President they were willing
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Pledge To Depend
On Allies Guarantee

The powers OF the qusorupIe a.
lance now negotiating with RUSSIA
cannot. Of course, one-sldedly olnd
themselves 90 such terms, not having
tho guarantee that Russia's allies
viii recognize and carry out these
terms honestly without reservation
with regard 20 'he qusdrupie al
lance. Starting upon these pm
ciples. aud regardinc the SIX clauses
proposed hv the Russian deiegatlon
% a basis Of negotiations, the foi-
lowing must be stated:
CLAUSE i-Forcible annexation
OF territories seized during the war
does not enter into the intentions OF
the allied TeuOnicl powers. About
troops now occupying seized tern
tories, .t must be stipulated IN the
peacc treaty. II there is no agree
mcnt before. regarding the evacua-
tion OF these places.
CLAUSE ? IL ia not the inten-
ton Of the allies &C deprive the po-
litical independence Of those nations
which lost it during the war.
CLAUSE 3-Thc question OF sub
lection 90 that or the other country
Of those uationslities who nave not
political independence cannot, m the
opinion Of the powers Of the Quad
ruple Alliance. be solved interns-
tionally In this case it must be
solved b. each government, together
with 10 peoples, IN o manner estaD-
iished by the constitution.
CLAUSE 4-Likewise. in accord
ance with the declarations Of states
men OF the Quadruple Alliance, the
protection Of the rights of minorties
constitutes an essential component
part of the constitutional rights OF
peoples 70 self-determination. The
allied governments also grant valid
ity TO this principle everywhere, IN
SO far as - is practically realizsble.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Sailings of American
Ships Show Increase

WASHINGTON, Dec 27.-Clearances
Of American merchantmen from this
country in the overseas trade increased
more than 100000 tons during the
first ten months of 1917, as compared
with the same period last year, figures
issued to-day by the Bureau of Foreign
and Domestic Commerce show.
There was a decrease, however, in
total clearances, the figures being 49,
6s6,7s7 for the ten months this year, as
againyt 45,064.s3S in the same period
the previous year.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Indemnihcation Only
For Civilian Damages

CLAUSE 5-The Allied powers
have frequently emphasized the pos
sibility that both sides might re-
nouncc not only indemnihcstion Tor
war costs, but also indemnincaton
for war damages. In these clrcum--
stances every belligerent power would
bavr only 70 make indemnlhcatlon
FOR eypenditures for its nationals
who have become prisoners OF WIr'
a. well as for damage done IN It's own
territory by illegal acts OF force com
nitted against civilian nationals be
longing 10 the enemy. The Russian
Governments proposal for the cfea-
1ion Of a special fund for this pur-
nose could be taken into consldera-
lion only IL the other belligerent
rowers were TO Join in the peace ne
gotistions within n suitable period.
CLAUSE 6-Of the four aiiied
newer Germany alone possesses
rolonies. On the part Of the German
delegation, IN full accord WIN she
Russian proposals regarding that, inc
following is declared: ..-
"The return Of colonial territories
foreiblv seized during the war CON
stitutes an essential part OF Ger
man demands, which Germany cannot
renounce Lnder al. circumstances.
Tikewise. the Russian demand LOT
;nnediate evacuation Of territories
occupied by an adversary conforms
ia German intentions. Having III
view the nature Of the colonial ter
rjtor;es Of Germany. the realization
az The right Of self-determinatioh'
besiae the above outlined considera-
ions In the form proposed by the
Russian delegation Is at present
practically impossible. A.
"The circumstance that IN lne
German colonies the natives, nov
withstsnding the greatest difheulties
and the improbsbility OF victory II, IN
a struggle against an adversary
many times stronger, and who had
the advantage Of unlimited import
bv sea. remained in the gravest CIR
cumstanees faithful TO their German
friends, may serve as proof OF theiI
attachment and their resolve by all
means 70 preserve allegiance 70 Ger
many. proof which by its signiil-
cance and weight is far superior 10
sny expression Of popular viii.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Latest Statements
Of the Belligerents
On Peace Conditions

The latest statements on peace %
leaders Of tie bel'igerent nations fol-
loC:
President Wilson:
I'VE shall regard this war only
as won when the German people
say 20 US, through properly ac-
credited Representatives, that
they are ready to agree TO a set
Element based upon justice and
the reparation of the wrongs
their rulers have done"
Premier Lloyd George Of Great Britain;
"a league Of nations in which
Germany is represented by a
military caste triumphant would
be a hollow farce. The people
Of Germany must be heard.
That is why victory is more i'm
portant than mere terms
Premier Clemenccau Of France:
IF Germany tomorrow eX-
pressed a wish to enter into the
society of nations | would not
agree, for Germany's signature
cannot be trusted You ask
what my Var aims are? Ny aim
is to be a victor"
Premier Orlando Of Italy:
"The situation calls for acts
rather than words
Emperor William of Germany:
IF the enemy does not want
peace, then we must bring peace
to the world by battering in with
the iron fist and shining sword
the doors Of those who will not
have peace"
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Steamer Sinks Tug in Bay
The Ancon Cuts the Juanita
in Two

The tug Juanita. owned by George
Forsythe, of II South Street, was cut
in two and sunk yesterday by the
steamship Ancon. of the Panama Rail-
road Company, which the tug was tow
ing. The collision took place in But
termilk Channel.
Five of the crew were rescued 1t
once from the icy waters of the bay.
Apprehension was caused at hrst by
the disappearance of the tugs captain
Thomas Lacount, who stayed at the
wheel in a desperate attempt TO man@'
yre his craft from the path of the on
coming liner. 1t was learned later
that Captain Lacount had been picked
up by one of the vessels which came 10
tho rescue after the accident. A mix
up in signals is thought 10 have caused
.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Bolshevik Envoy to
Britain Out of Jail
Wealthy Nobleman Will Be
Permitted to Return to
Russia

PETROGRAD, Dec. 27.-Comrade
George Tchitcherin, The Bolshevik
Ambassador Designate 10 Britain. who
has been in jail in London during
most of his ambassadorship, has been
released and will be permitted to re-
turn to Russia. according to announce
ment of The British Embassy here to-
day. Another Russian, Petrof, was
freed also.
Tchitcherin was arrested in London
in late November on a charge of cir
culatinc seditious propaganda. and sent
TO Brixton Jail. Later, while impris-
oned, he was named as Russian envoy
70 Great Britain by the Bolsheviki. He
is the son of Russian nobleman and
independently wealthy. EXiled many
years ago by the Cars government, he
lived in Belgium Until the outbreak of
the war. when he went TO England.
He is Menshevik, rather than Boil
sheyik.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Economic Agreement
"Most Important

"The principles Of economic rela-
tons proposed by the Russian dele
cation in connection with the above
six clauses are approved wholly b.
the delegations of the allied powers,
who always have denied any eco
nomic restrictions. and who see in
the reestablishment of regulated eco
nomic relations, which are IN ac-
cord with the interests OF all people
concerned. one Of the most impor-
tant conditions for bringing about
friendly relations between the
powers now engaged in war;
Chairman Ioffe, Of the Russian dele
cation, expressed qualification at the
willingness OF Germany to conclude
peace on the basis Of no anneXations,
no indemnities and the self-dehnition
Of peoples, but pointed out that the
self-definition OF peoples within the
limits granted by constitutions, as
stated by the German reply, was not
complete.
"Renouneing the application Of the
right OF the stronger nation with re-
gard 70 territories occupied during the
war" he said, "the powers of the
ouadruple alliance at the same time
give all their opponents an immediate
peAee ground. They affirm that the
right of the stronger, after unprece-
depted bloodshed, shall be preserved
with all its integrity within each oi
the countries, with no regard for little
and oppressed nationalities.
"The war cannot end without tho
violated rights Of those nationalitie,
being reeStablished. The Russian dele
i've ehaN sInrn -,
must in the very next peace treaty es
tablishing q general peace among al
nationalities receive, on the basis o
international agreement, guarantee
that their lawful rights will be pro
teeied. The lapse OF time In 10 cas-
iegalizes the violation OF one peopl
by another"
n Regarding compensation for tn
maintenance Of prisoners OF war. IN
" Russian chairman said u might 5e cor
str1ed rs az indemnity. lie insiste
that an international fund be used Z,
pay damages against private persons
lie had no objection 20 Gcrmany's re
quest that her colonies be cvacuate,
by Entente troop.
Russia'S delegation. ne stated in con
c.usion, notwithstanding differences o
opinion, thought that the German dec
laration that Germany has no aeeres
siyo plans offered the possibility o.
the Immediate beginning Of negotia
tions for a general peace among Al
belligerents. lie proposed ten deys
recess until January I. $50 that III,
peoples whose governments have no
yet joined IN the negotiations for ,
general peace may have an opportunity
70 acquAint themselves with tho prin
ciples of such peace as now is bein,
established"
at the expiration Of the indicate,
time" he declared. "the negotist!oni
must be resumed. disregarding whethe,
or not other belligerents have joinet
in the negotiations or how many"
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28

TO enter a peace conference. they ".
clared they would not reveal theIt
terms except around the couhcll ppai -
On the other hand, the Entente leau
org expressed their conviction th1u Wy
war must be fought out, put Lloyu
George and others gave larry c1ui
plete and detailed statement OF "ha1
tbev were fighting for. The Germehs
protested that the Allies reaihrmcu
purpose 10 "crush Germany,
The present year. marked by the en-
france Of the United States into the
war. has seen an ever increasing pe-
msnd on the part Of the German pep
ple for peace and numerous a'teH,P's
bv Germany 10 start enthcr genera O'
separate negotiations: -
The agitation inside Germany cu'-
minated M the resolution o. Ihe
Reichstag majority urging peace on
much more liberal lines than mos
laid down by the pan-Germans ana INC
militarists. inability to hahuIe ,lo
neace question figured largely in the
downfall of Won Bcthmann-Holl"eg
and his successor, Nichaells, although
these events are still i'll understood
i'm this country. In the latter hall
of the year the military party, sup
poscd TO be led by the crown
Prince. got fairly into the saddle'
Peace moves continued. but the col
lapse of Russia and the victories IN
italy led 10 widely renewed deHlaHusi
for settlement that would eNpanu
Germany and pake her paramount al
the world.
Roundabout Offers Made
Germanv made roundabout peace OIL
fers to Belgium, Great Brltaiht it".!
and other nations. she scht hoOet -
Grimm, Swiss parliamentarlah. "
Petrograd TO work for peace lasC su.I-
mer. hut he was expelled IN disgrace
Attempts were made 20 hold various IN
ternational Socialist meetings, at STOCK
holm and elsewhere, under German
patronage. Spain declined a request 10
act as mediator. .Lo
Pope formally urged both sides to MAKE
reaco The Germans accepted the pro
posal. President Wilson IN a great
ststc paper declared there could be no
comnroniise With the Prussian autoc-
racy. other Entente Allies SAID tne
Aror;can Chief Executives answer
stated their views explicitly.
Tbon came the Bolshevikl. lhey oe-
msnded that the world make peace on
the Russian terms of "No anneNaIohS'
no indemnities.' -, c..;.t;sts
Except for the radical Socialists
there are few in Germany who. agree
with the Bolshevik principles. includ-
Inc as they did a Worldwide reyolu-
ton against capitalists, small shop
keepers and even skilled laborers, with
the power concentrated in the pro
letariat." Many voices in German news
papers were raised in warning against
them. The Kaiser nevertheless eagerly
accepted the offer to treat. Until the
statement of Czernih received yester-
day no responsible statesman in the
Central powers had given such COM
plete statement OF what they demand.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Tilden Adamson to Leave
City Service for Railway

Tilden Adamson, brother of Fire
Commissioner Adamson and who has
been the director OF the bureau of con-
tract supervision of the Board Of Es-
innate, yesterday sent his resignation
TO Mayor Mitchell, to take effect De-
cember 81.
Mr.. Adamson has been in the city
employ eight years. He has accepted
a position with q railroad corporation.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Women's Lunch Room Opens

The women's lunch room on the TWEEN
ty-sixth floor of tho Municipal Build
ing. for the exclusive use Of women en-
ploves of the county and city, was for
msily opened yesterday. Controller
Prendergast was q guest Of the women
at luncheon. The restaurant will be
omen daily from 12 TO o. m. Il will be
conducted by the Women's Municipal
Lunch Club. About 800 had luncheon
there yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Czernin Urges Speedy
Agreement With Russia
On Economic Problems

LONDON, Dee. 27.-Reuter's Amster-
dam correspondent says that Count
CEernin in concluding his address, deal
ing with economic questions. saidi
"Ws are ready 20 enter into negotis-
tiens with all ouz enemies. but. in order
70 avoid unnecessary loss Of time, the
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Air Appeal Settles Strike

LONDON, Dec. 26.--During the re-
cent strike of mechanics in the sirplane
engine factories at Coventry feet OF
army airplaens few from their aero
drome in the west Of England and cir
cled over the town, scattering through
the streets thousands Of leaflets sp-
pealing to the strikers TO return to
,,nrk
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Bulgaria Will Hold
What She Has Won,
Declares Ferdinand

AMSTERDAM. Dec. 27.--The IDEAS Of
King Ferdinand OF Bulgaria about an.
ns1stions are very different from those
sspounded By Count Czernis. tho Aus.
tro-Hungsrisn Foreign Minister, at
Brest~Ltt0ysk. The Vienna "Neus
Preia Presse" quotes him as saying
that Bulgeris would hold what she
had Won
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Six Detroit Oficiais Indicted

DETROIT, Dee s7,-judge William
?, Connolly, OF Recorders Court, an
grand jury, whish has been invsstiga,.
ing municipal affairs for several weeks,
has returned indictments against six
city efleisls and fifteen ether perssas,
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Porto Rico Strike Settled

WASHINGTON, Dee. az Settlement
Of strika Of $1,000 eigsFnakers in
Porto Rico, which had eoss the govern
ment 100000 IN revenue during the
lsst fouF months, wac asAouneed to-
day b. She pepsripa-i Of Labor
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28

allies (Teutonic) are ready to enter
into the consideration of those specific
points the examination of which seems
in any case necessary for both the Rus
sian government and the allies (Teu-
tonic1. !"
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
Canadian Filler Killed

FonT WORTH, Tex. Dsa. gT.-deT
don Mott. Of the Royal Flying Corps, of
Canada. was killed at Benbrook Pield
IN q fail to-day,
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28
ADVERTISEMENT

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energy. Try it for yourself.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-28

the terms in common with all pso-
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E. T. Lucky. Injured.

Mr. E T Lucky happened to a
very painful accident, while at
his mill at Deane, on last Monday
morning. He was working on a
steam-pipe Connected with some
part of the engine, when, from
some cause, the pipe bursted,
breaking the bones of his left
leg, between the ankle and
knee. and scalding him in several
places about the legs and body.
He was brought, Immediately,
by automobile, to this city,
where his wounds were attended
to by Drs. Pope and Collins, and
was doing very we'll at last &C.
counts. The burns, while very
painful, are not of serious con
sequence, and the doctors think
that his leg will be saved, if nc
! unforeseen complications arise
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NOTICE.

In the Chancery Court, Drew Co., Ark.
Walter Lambert and j. j. Dicken, Plaintiffs,
VS..
Heirs of Robert Martin and
Others. and Certain Lands, Defendants
NOTICE Is hereby given that Walter Lam
bert and j. j. Dicken have this day fled in the
office of the Clerk of the Drew County Chan
Gerry Court their petition praying that their re-
spective titles be by decree of said Court con-
firmed at the December term of said Court to
the following described tracts of land in Drew
county, to-wit:
All of that part of the S. E. or. of Section 3,
in Township Is, South, Range A. West, which
lies on the Left or Southeast bank of Bayou
Bartholomew, except strip off the South side
thereof Sc chains wide between parallel lines;
also Lots l. 2, 8 and in the n. hf. of N. Il, or.
of Section TO- in said Township and Range,
about 6s go acres of the Robert Martin Estate
land.
All persons who claim any interest in or til
tie to said land, or any part thereof adverse to
said Lambert and Dicken are warned to APP
pear in this Court within sixty DAYS from this
date and show cause, if any they can, why the
titles of plaintiffs should not be confirmed.
July 10, 1917. II. G. BURkS, Clerk.
7-l2-6t.-W & W.
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500 REV ARD 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at
least one dreaded disease that
science has been able to cure in
all of it's stages and that is ca.
tarrh. Oatarrh being greatly
influenced by constitutional con.
ditions requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrah Med
icine is taken internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mu-
Gus Surfaces of the System
thereby destroying the founda-
tion of the disease, giving the
patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its wook. The
proprietors have so much faith in
the curative powers of HALLS
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One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure.
Send for testimonials, free.
j. f. Cheney IL Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills for consti-
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SCHOOL NOTICE.
An Act to Regulate and Enforce
Attendance at the Schools OF
the State Arkansas, Ell.
fective Sept. LIST, 1917.

l. Every child between seven and
fifteen, both inclusive, must attend some
public or private or parochial schoo
at least three fourths of the session.
2. All children must enter school
not later than two weeks after opening
of term.
3. The following classes may be ex-
cused from attendance.
(a) Children mentally or physically
incapacitated.
(b). Children who have completed
common school course of study includ
ing 9TH grade as outlined by State
Superintendent.
tc) Children whose services are
needed to support widowed mother.
The power of granting exemptions
in Monticello rests with the City Sup
erintendent.
The penalty for non-attendance falls
on parents or guardian-maximum fine
of ten dollars and cost for each offence
The Monticello white schools will
open Sept. 10th. The colored schools
will open the LIST Monday in October
The law requires vaccination certifica
ties of both teachers and pupils.
| MONTICELLO SCHOOL BOARD.
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Camp Meeting at Mt. Pleasant

The Camp Meeting, which is in pro-
gress at Mt. Pleasant Church, in the
Northern part of this county, is said to
be one of the most successful meetings
of its kind ever held in this section,
Rev. W. C. Davidson, Z. e. of the Mon
ticello District, has charge of the meet
ing and is doing most of the preaching
Last Sundays services were attended
by quite large number from this city
and all report that much enthusiasm
is being manifested. Lamar William
son, Esq, President of the Drew Coun-
ty Sunday School Association, address
ed the assemblage on Sunday School
Work, and his talk was highly enjoyed
by old and young. The meeting will
close to morrow friday night.