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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Russian Peasants
Council Against
A Separate Peace
No Annexations and Future
Arbitration Part of
Programme
'sreri.i Correspondenr


PETROGRAD, Nov. 5.-The Peasants
Council, which recently announced 1t
was unable TO accept the instructions
OF the Petrograd Council OF Soldiers
and Workmen's Delegates to Skobelef,
chosen as representative Of the Russian
democracy at the Allied conference in
Paris, has now issued its own pro-
gramme.
The two programmes differ radically
in important points. The preamble OF
the Peasants programme sets out the
general conditions necessary for last
ing peace, viz: the formulas OF the
Russian democracy, no annexations'
etc. which would guarantee future
peace and remove the injustices that
led 10 the present war; future interna-
tional relations to be based on lines
assuring cooperation between peoples
with obligatory preliminary arbitra-
ton.
A very important point is that the
peace negotiations. This is note
worthy fact. especially gladdenins to
those who have been trying 70 convince
the British public that, while the Rus
sian democracy has no desire Tor the
spoils of war, at the same time they
have no intention of abandoning the
ideals for which they are fighting.
This is all the more important. as IN
the Constituent Assembly, which meets
in a little over a month from now, the
voice of the peasants probably VIII De
stronger than ever before =
The last part Of the preamble de-
clares against an economic ooycou az
ter the war The programme lneluoes
the restoration Of Serbia and monte
negro the former TO have egress 70 the
Adriatic. The questions of the straits
and of Dobrudja are not mentioned.
As regards the future Of the South,
ern Slays. Transylvania, Bohemia, and
other parts Of Austria, plebiscite OF
the people is suggested. Russian 70
land the document declares, should be
allowed, self-defnition under interna-
tiGnal guarantees. A plebiscite is rec
commended as the best way out OF the
difficulty Of Alsace-Lorraine.
Regarding Belgium, the peasants taHe
the position that IN addltlon 10 tne
restoration Of all Belgian lands, all
indemnities and acquisitions must be
paid by Germany. The general losses
in Belgium, the peasants say, and other
countries should be paid out Of an in,
ternational fund. to which Russia would
contribute.
The German colonies are not men
toned except in clause stating thai
all territories occupied by belligerents
must be evacuated 1t is indispensable
that Britain should understand that the
ADOPTION OF the programme would De
the eurest measure for increasing the
efficiency - the Russian army.
II the Allies publish their war aims
along the lines advocated by the peas
ants, democracy would possess a mighty
weapon which would silence doubters
and demagogues. Recent declarations
in the House Of Commons and in Paris
produced a rather startling effect here.
The view Of the Russians generally is
that it is useless TO coordinate war
plans until war aims arc coordinated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
General SHUTS, the Boer,
May lead All Allied Forces
Soldier Statesman From South Africa Prominently Men
toned to Become the Ludendorf of the Entente
Need for Dictator Thoroughly Brought Home

any other in sight who would fill the
bill-General Jan Christian SHUTS. un-
questionably the most popular states
man in England to-day. with the widest
following abroad among the soldiers
whom he has fought with and against.
He is the only man in sight to-day who
would have the confidence and backing
OF majority of the Entente statesmen
and soldiers.
General Smuts's presence in Rome to-
day, whittier he accompanied Lloyd
George, may or may not be sign that
something Of this sort is impending,
This is mere speculation. But il seems
certain that one Of the big lessons the
Allies will draw from the Italian re-
verse il the vital need for some such
cohesion in Allied policy and strategy,
which was the cnemy's big initial ad-
vantage on the Isonzo, as well as
against Rumania and Russia in earlier
days of the war
The English press almost unanimous
ly agrees on this. Liberal papers, such
as The Manchester Guardian" The
Nation" and others. which first advo-
Gated such policy. are being Joined
by the Conservative organs, notably
the Northcliffe press. The Times"
says to-day:
III the last weeks lesson produces
such a cohesion, then the Italian mis-
fortune may yet become in the most
favorable sense the turning point Of
the war"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Chinese Leaders Protest
Against Japanese Loan

PEKING, Nov. Military governors
and other army leaders of kiang-si,
Tiane-su and Hupe provinces have sent
strong protests 20 President Feng Kwc-
chang and Premier Tuan Chi-jui against
the proposed Japanese arms loan,
carving control Of the Marking iron
deposits and the employment of Jap
anese military advisers.
The protest warns the Peking off,
Gals against negotiations designed 10
prevent naturalization Of China's re-
naming iron. Kwang-si and kwang-
tgng officials, acting through the indie
nendent parliament at Canton, also
have protested TO Picking against the
arms deal, but the action of the Sc
cedinc provinces is less vital than the
protests from the Yang-tseKiang Val
lev provinces, which are still loyal, nl-
though apparently wavering.
The plan under consideration pro-
vides for cooperative development Of
the Ranking iron mines by Japanese
and Chinese. but many newspapers de-
nounce the scheme as a subterfuge 20
overcome public opposition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
NeW Treaty Promotes
Better Understanding
Between u. S. and Japan

The first news here regarding the re-
ports that new treaty regarding China
had been signed by representatives Of
the United States and Japan was
printed by The Tribune last Sunday in
d San Francisco dispatch from a Jap
anese correspondent. This telegram
stated the treaty was being discussed
in Toxic diplomatic circles, according
to Japanese newspaper.
THE first tremendous step In pro-
noting a better understanding between
Japan and the United States has been
taken" according to japanese resi-
dent of this city Who is a close student
of the relations of the two nations, "if
Niscount Ishii has made q tangible
agreement with the government in
Washington in regard to Japan's status
in China.
China was the point of potential
friction between the two nations. II is
mere gush 10 say that Japan would
have picked d quarrel with the United
States over the California land affair
or the immigration question, but my
country would have quarrelled il the
United States had tried to deny Japan's
leadership in the Far East.
Chinese Questions Dreaded
Japan always dreaded that the Chi.
nese question would bring trouble
Therefore. Viscount Ishii's reported
success will be hailed in Japan as a
great triumph. The purpose OF the
Ishii mission was TO get the American
government and the American people
TO recognize Japans leadership in
China as correct and proper. 1t was
its task TO show Americans that Japan
was not trying 70 exploit China, but
that that country needs some one to
lead her out of her present tangle.
Japan did not wish the United
States 70 get the wrong conception Of
her position. OF course, Japan's inter
est in China is greater than that of
other nations. She feels that she is in
a position to play an important role.
And the people of Japan have been
worrying for a long time lest Amer
cans might think that she was aggres-
sive in China. The facts Of Japan's re-
Iations to China and the treaties to
which Japan is signatory do not justify
belief that Jspan's spirit is aggres-
sive.
III Ishii has succeeded TO the degree
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Poland's King
Must Get Diets
Consent to Wed

BERLIN, Nov. via London, Nov.
O.-The constitution Of the new Polish
state is document containing nine
paragraphs and one hundred and fifty
one articles. Professor Cybichowski.
of Warsaw, who was commissioned 70
make the draft which was approved by
a former state council, states that the
charter contains the following pro-
visions:
Poland to be an independent consti-
tutional state.
In view of the fact that an over
vbelming percentage Of the population
90 ~ the Roman Catholic faith, II u
ordered that the ruling house be Of the
same fifth.
catholicism is prescribed as being
III. official religion, 10 be recognized
T., connection with state functions ard
oficial ceremonies. Beyond that full
Tysedom Of religious belief is vouch-
safed. a,.
monarchy the Diet 70 elect the ruler
and control the dynasty's AFFAIRS and
succes.orship. ,.
sent Of the Diet he forfeits his crown.
This nroviso is intended TO preclude inc
possibility n Of a feminine member Of
an unfriendly power attaining the
The King is obliged to re, bis,, con;
..an,iv AZ home. and is not permitted
TO be represented through substitute D.a,Sts
authority or be sovereign Of 1t anot n.
ststo at the same time; inns di'
POSES Of the rumor that Emperor Mar,
81 Austria will be proclaimed King OF
Poland. .no cham
ber.. tho lower house to be eiecusd o"
the basis Of a general secret d nd 60 ' a.;
lot Of one Deputy TO ever nj, b.
.iset.d' the remainder to be appointed
by the King. Deputies will serve fVe
vrars and Senators ten.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06

after talking for three years about the
scheme of an Entente war council COM
posed OF statesmen and soldiers the
Allies at last are going 10 put It into
practice
The seeing il as a whole" idea is
further indorsed b. The Express
which sees in Lloyd Georges prompt
decision to visit Italy recognition that
all the fighting fronts are really one.
I'VE must see with world eyes" de-
clares "The Express land should have
done so long ago. Germany's war
strategy has been directed with = single
purpose Her blows have been de-
livered where they appeared likely 20
be most effective. Her General staff
has been unhsmpered by consideration
Of the ambitions and susceptibilities Of
the different nationalties. IL is true
that the Kaiser has no allies Austria,
Turkey and Bulgaria being merely vas
sails who must obey orders--and has
thus been az an enormous advantage
But II must be realized that the Allies
only counter advantage is the use of
world eyes all the time
This idea is not new. 1t has had its
advocates since the first days OF the
war, but it seems TO have remained
for the Italian defeat 70 bring the de-
mand for concerted action into the
limelight.
The Role of America
Coming into the war as she is.
America naturally will play an impor-
tant part IN such Allied cooperation.
although unquestionably the lead in
such an important matter will not be
trusted to the newest arrival on the
scene. Nevertheless. Americas recog-
milton Of the principle OF a single
front, as expressed in Secretary
Bakers communque. is prominently
featured in the papers here as "addi-
tional evidence of the necessity that
such action be taken Immediately
While in Paris yesterday Lloyd
George and General Haig conferred
with General Pershing at luncheon.
The Rome conference. which started
to-day, is merely continuation OF the
one held this week in London, which.
| am authoritatively informed. was one
of the most important of the entire
war. In addition TO the daily confer
ences Of Lloyd George with Premier
Painleve. General Petain and Franklin
Bouillon, the war cabinet discussed the
situation arising out of the Italian de
feat.
There is considerable speculation as
TO what Germany intends 20 do about
the situation in Palestine, where Cen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Porto Rico Filling Its
1854 Draft Quota

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. Nov. b.
The drawing Of numbers TO determine
the order in. which the men registered
for military service shall be called 20
MI Porto Rico's quota was held to-day
in tn, Municipal Theatre. Miss Diana
wager. the Governors daughter, drew
the first number, which is 1,435. Gov
ernor Wager drew the next, 1855
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
u. S. and Japan Agree
On Open Door in China

statement for publication tonight con
corning the news from Peking that
the Japanese Minister had informed the
Chinese Foreign Office of the signing
Of an agreement by the Secretary and
Niscount Ishii respecting China.
IL is known that the Chinese ques-
ton was discussed at the conferences
between the Japanese Mission and the
State Department, but there has been
no announcement on the subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Must Coordinate Strategy

THE Mail" says:
Back Of all the local causes for the
Italian defeat lies the failure of the
Allies to coordinate their strategy. The
whole Allied operations must be under
one supreme control, meeting daily. We
have reason to think the principle al
ready has found accordance, and that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Paris Editors Discharged

PARIS, Nov. 5.-The charges brough:
against Leon Daudet, OF "LAetion
Franchise" and Charles Maurras, o.
the same newspaper, were dismissed
to-day by the judge who was invest-
eating the alleged Royalist plot.
He found no evidence to substantiats
the charges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Official Announcement Of
New Treaty Between
Two Countries
Negotiated by Ishii
When on Visit Here
Nippon's Guardianship in
the Far East Is Formally
Recognized

PEKING. Nov. 5.-Baron Gonsuke
Hayashi. japanese Minister to China,
informed the Chinese Foreign Office to-
6av that Niseount Kikujiro Ishii. head
Of the Japanese Mission in the United
States. and Secretary Of State Lansing
signed an agreement November . by
which the United states recognizes
Iapau's special interests In China. IN
5sr +. Japan and the United States re-
affirm the open door policy in China.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06
Lansing Silent on
Treaty With Japan

WASHINGTON. Nov. Secretary
Lansing declined 10 authorize any
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-06

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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
George Edward Ireland

George Edward Ireland somewhere
in Scotland" was horn in Embden In
1873. the son of Fiefeld and Ida
(Pooler) ireland. and he has accom-
plished much In the 80 years in which
he has lived His education began
in the rural schools Of his native town
and was continued at North Arson,
and at the famous Eaton school at
Norridgewock and at the Little Blue
at Pennington He also took pri-
vate course in bookkeeping with
Lawyer Harrington at Norridgewock,
before entering upon his business ca
reer Mr.. ireland began as time
keeper at Palermo and then as book
keeper for Holingsworth & Whitney
in James Fentimans camps for a
time. after which he conducted lum-
berlng business for himself. He then
became identified with the Holdings
worth & Whitney Company and has
been with this company for fifteen
years, first az scaler and was pro-
NOTED each year until he became gen.
tTaff manager and pay master at jack
man When the United States join
ed the Allies in the great war 1t be-
came necessary to send lumber units
abroad, and Hollingsworth & Whitney
were among the first to furnish a unit.
At the special request of the company,
Mr. Ireland was placed at the head of
the unit as first lieutenant. His ca
pacity for handling men and his great
experience in all parts of the lumber
ing business we'll qualified him for the
position. Mr. Ireland came from pa
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
A. +. +. W.. Rooms to be Continued

New England Branch, American Fund
for French Wounded. Boston, Mass
September 20. 1917.
To the Committees of the New Eng
land Branch of the American Fund
for French Wounded:
On August %, 1917, the Executive
Committee OF the New England
Branch of the American Fund for
French Wounded sent a communica-
ton to its Local Committees thruout
New England referring to the negotia-
tions then pending between the
American Red Cross and the Ameri-
can Fund for French Wounded These
negotiations have resulted in an ar
rangement between the two organiza-
lions which Is briefly as follows:
|. The Fund is to maintain its indie
pendence, to continue to collect
money and manufacture supplies as
heretofore.
2. Representatives of the Fund are
to communicate with representatives
of the National Red Cross as to stand
ards and for information as to arti-
Giles and supplies most needed In
France; the Fund to give preference
to the manufacture and shipment OF
such supplies as are recommended
Such In formation will be transmitted
to its Committees by the New
England Branch from its Boston
Headquarters as has been its custom
3. All articles and supplies are t
be shipped by the Fund thru the Ma
tional Red Cross Local Committees II
New England shipping to the New
England Branch Headquarters as IL
the past.
4. The Red Cross will transport Il
France such articles and supplies as
promptly as possible.
g. The distribution OF the supplies
so forwarded will be made in France
by the Red Cross and thru the Ameri-
can Fund for French Wounded Ser
vice of the Red Cross should such ser
vice be established.
The Executive Committee OF the
New England Branch inquired for
more specific information In regard tc
distribution than was contained In the
memorandum OF understanding
agreed upon. They we're told that
If no American Fund for French
Wounded Service of the Red Cross
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11

was established in France the distri-
button would be by the Red Cross !;
that IL such Service were established
Ii would be one which was approved
by the Red Cross.
s. The Red Cross will furnish need
ed articles from its Paris warehouse
wherever in its best judgment 1t Is
feasible to do so in order that those
who have been the beneficiaries of the
Fund may be regularly and imparti-
ally supplied.
The reasons which prompted the
American Fund to agree to this ar
rangemeH are insubstance as fol-
lows:
l. President Wilson has urged that
all relief work originating in the
United States should be centralized so
far as possible thrr We american
Red Cross.
2. The difficulties of transportation
are tremendous. Not only are there
not enough ships available, but the
demands of the United States troops
and other forces in Europe are rapid
ly growing 1t became clear that
only thru the Red Cross could the
Fund be assured of the transportation
of It's supplies.
3. In regard to the distribution in
France, the Red Cross could not un-
dertake to transport supplies unless 1t
assumed the responsibility OF their
distribution. These reasons saamed
sound and proper and the American
Fund felt that it should accept them
The Executive Committee of the
New England Branch fully endorses
the present agreement and hopes for
the continued and loyal support of its
subcommittee in the work which
lies before US, feeling that under this
arrangement If it is faithfully and un-
selfishly carried out, the work of the
American Fund may be even more
helpful and successful than in the
past. Our Committee, therefore.
strongly recommends that our Sub
Committees accept the arrangement
and comply with its terms.
For the Executive Committee,
EDITH BANGS, Chairman.
Executive Committee OF the New Eng
land Branch-Mrs. Henry II. Fay,
Mrs. M. Graema Haughton, Mrs. Geo.
H. Lyman, Mrs. Joseph Sargent. vice
chairman; Miss Edith Bangs, Chair
nan.
In accordance with the above the
local branch of the A. F. F. w. will
continue its work at their rooms, over
the Skowhegan Trust Co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11
SCARCITY OF WOOD Is FELT
Next to Impossible to Get Fuel Of
Any Kind. Fancy Prices Being Paid

There are many problems at this
time of year that require solving by
the head of the family. Just at
present there Is much comment heard
about the scarcity of wood and its
consequently increasing value
Wood is hard to get and the man
who is lucky enough to find 1t Is pay
ing a fair price per cord foot Deal
ers have said that there is wood
enough in Somerset county and one
has only to drive out into the coun-
try few miles and view the acres
of timber land to be convinced that
this statement Is true.
Then what is the difficulty? Some
have attributed its scarcity and val
lie to the lack of sufficient help. Men
are scarce they say especially the
kind of men who enjoy getting into
the woods and cutting wood during
a ten hour day 1t has to be pre-
pared. The average man who re-
sides In the village, buys his wood all
ready for the stove or furnace. To
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-10-11

July 4, after good trip on water.
Was not sick at all We came over
on an English transport with 49,.
troops At 49,. we got no time
to see the city but was taken to train
and started north. We are now In
the very northern part OF Scotland
about two miles from a small seaport
town. This is a beautiful country
similar to the northern part OF Maine
only the mountains are a great deal
larger and not wooded except in
places. Everything is different here
from our country The railroad en-
gines and cars are about half as large
as ours. Buildings are all built Of
stone and brick Women work in the
fields doing the same work as men.
We got here ahead of our mills but
expect they will be here in about a
week and then we can begin to work.
1t seems queer to work in the wood
beside of macadam road with cul-
tivated fields on each side The lot
that | expect to work on is about four
miles In length by 12 miles wide and
as good timber as | ever saw in Maine.
The people here are very friendly
and are using us fine, but 1t Is hard
to understand all they say now, but
we will get used to 1t | think When
you write, tell me all the news, and
II you need any money, say so.
Your loving son,
EDWARD IRELAND.
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1t is very gratifying to US to pub
lish the following very pleasant let
ter from a former resident OF Nor.
ridgewock.
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convert tree into wood of a size tc
fit stove is no meagre job and this
Is one OF the reasons why stove wood
is so scarce at present. 1t is claimed
Then too, investigation shows that
many of the farmers in the outlying
districts did not cut as much WOOD
last year as during previous years
Many have found that their supply
for personal consumption was none
too large and they have none TO spare
Furthermore, much OF the lumber Is
being used in the manufacture of
vessels and implements of war, prac-
tically everything but so called sled
--ns tbs" being pres~- for some
other purpose than for stove wood.
The problem is becoming serious
but it still remains that wood is
scarce. One resident spent an en-
tire afternoon in trying to find a
cord of wood; telephoned to several
farmers and TO local parties but was
unable to get any There was one
party who had some wood and he
agreed to haul a load, possibly
eight feet How much, asked the
one making the purchase. Ten dol
lars" was the answer and the tele-
phone conversation ended. 1t can be
seen from this fact that with feet
of wood selling at ten dollars, this
commodity must indeed be scarce,
1t appears that wood conversation
will have to be adopted along with
food conservation.
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Correspondents Wanted

The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS wants 6
correspondent at e. N. Portland, Fair
field Center, Highland, Sandy River
West Moscow. Moose River and Well.
ington. We send our paper free and
supply the necessary postage and
stationery We should be pleased tc
hear from parties in these localities
who would like to send US the news
There may be other localities In
the county where we have no cores
pondent II so we should be pleas
ed to receive suggestions regarding
them