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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-11-17
General Survey important.

BY general survey of the whole
situation ana a free discussion OF the
needs OF all, the approaching con
ference will undoubtedly be able to
give the demands of the several gov
eFnments their true perspective and
proper place in the general plans for
the conduct of the war
Though he resources of this coun-
Try are vast and though there is every
purpose to devote them all if need be
TO winning the war they are not with
out limit. But even if they We're great
er, they should all be used 10 the high
est advantage in attaining the supreme
object for which we are fighting. This
can only be done by d full and frank
discussion of the plans and needs Of
the various belligerents.
1T Is the earnest wish of this gov
eminent to employ its military and
naval forces and its resources and
energy where they viii give the great
est return in advancing the common
cause. The exchange of views which
viii take place ut the conference and
the conclusions which viii be reached
viii be OF the highest value in prevent
ing waste of energy and in bringing
into harmony the activities of the ma
lions, which have been unavodably
acting in "a measure Independently.
In looking forward TO the assem-
bling Of the conference il cannot be
too strongly emphasized that it is a
war conference and nothing Sc, de-
voted to deviSing ways and means
20 intensity the efforts of the bel
Hgerents against Germany by com
plete cooperation under a general
plan, and thus bring the conflict to
Il speedy and satisfactory conclusion"
House is Real Envoy.
Colonel House is the actual repre-
sentative Of the United States govern
ment on this commission: the others
are merely his cabinet of advisers
He had been preparing for this mis-
sion for weeks before there was an
inkling that the president meant him
to represent the United States at the
conference, and ii is understood that
he personally chose the delegates from
the various departments.
There is no time set for the ad-
iournnent of the war conference. The
very nature Of the purposes that bring
the representatives of all the allies
together borbldS period being put TO
their labors.
In some form the congress will re
main during the entire war. for until
Germany is beaten there Will be the
necessity of cooperation that can only
be obtained BY a permanent board.
II there had been such board ia
existence. for ii means the direction
of the war by central body in au-
thority over all forces. Italy would
not be struggling for her life, it Is de-
clared Such a board would have We
toed the advance of General Cadorna
so far into Austria that the Teutons
could trap him, or if the strategy APP
peared sound, they would have ar
ranged for supplies and support that
would have protected him in the posi-
.tions he won against the divisions Ger
many brought from the Russian and
Roumanian fronts.
In short, such a board will make 1t
impossible for Germany to pursue sue
cesSfully the Napoleonic plan of meet
ing her foes separately, and thus null
lify the advantage they have in mum.
berS and resources.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-11-17
WILSON APPEALS
To LABOR FOR
WAR SUPPORT
Tells Delegates He Would Like to
See All Critics Ex-
ported.
ASKS FOR A UNITED FRONT
Says Pscflsts c~not Bring About
Peace, but He Can--While We A.e
Fighting for Freedom We Must
See That Labor is Free

Buffalo. y. Y. Nov. 13-Presldent
wilson delivered message TO the
worldnginen Of the United States In
an address before the annual conven-
ton OF the American Federation OF
Labor.
His entrance to the convention hall
was the signal for tremendous out
burst If cheers from the COCO people,
assembled to hear him.
samuel GomperS, president Of the
federation introducing Mr. Wilson, re-
frrra1 % him as this man Of destiny,
spokesman for freedom. interpreter
Of the aims and spirit Of our time lead
pr of.thoughtS and action among the
nations of The earth"
This is great privilege and "a
great honor" said The president Il
sll1y accepted the invitation because
8. ~eems - me chat il was q welcome
opportunity to speak 10 you some of
.h- thoughts which have been gather
.uz iu my mind for the past few
months, / would be glad If YOU re-
-tri me not as the president. bur as
% man seeking counsel.
Causes Of War
II think that In order 10 realize of
'H-t what moment This counsel is, il
would be we'll % remind ourselves just
huw 8u1 why this war came about.
The war was started by Germany.
Her authors deny II, but am will
Ing 10 await the verdict Of history.
jWbg did Germany start the war? Re
member the position Of Germany in
The world The whole world stood in
admiration Of her Intelligence and ma
tcci3j achievements.
AS a university man I have been
surrounded by men trained In Ger
many Nowhere else could they get
such training Her industries were
perhaps she most competent 10 the
world She had access to all mar
ket- in the world. but men In those
markets feared Germany because Of
her almost irresistible competition.
Her Industries We're perhaps the
best tn fbe world Her label. Made
% Germany was a guarantee of good
workmanship She bad q place Ia the
sun Why was She not sausfed5
What Did She Wart7
what more aid she Want3 There
@a4 nothing In world OF peace She
3i not have yet she was not salts
fed
"Eh-Ee is mo- Important industry IN
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-11-17
Acceptable Christmas Present,
sasssassssssssaassa sssassasssssss,s7

post cards black and whit. f..
t Needles, pins safety pas. tooth ' s
tooth paste. bone buttons bac 3, !, o'q'a
TONS safety pins. corncab niao but
tobacco and has room 10 r'p 5. Dag q
othef things. 1t rolls up ana 5- 4, ~
win the strong braid or ta1 ,' rs Is lid
binding it. one of these H.. ->9a tN
tie bag of sweets, or somar5'.- say u.
FOOLISH, fos Christmas. SQla.l
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-11-17

Is, in me world but I didn't send him
on a peace mission. l sent him on a
mission to find out how the war can
be won.
He knows, as know, that the way
to get peace as you want it takes more
than a few moments.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-26

W.NSIllNGTON. Feb. 25.--Wirh The
Republican filibustcr in the senate
against revenue legislation broken
late last night. after one OF the most
irmprstuous sessions Of recent years,
the SiX;y-fourth Congress tomorrow
will enter upon the last week Of its
official existence still facing extra
ordinary legislative congestion.
Republican leaders who had threat
cnnd 10 defeat the emergency revenue
bill by diatory tactics agreed 10 a
final vOia on the measure next Wednes-
day night when confronted with the
democratic determination 10 hold
the senate in continuous session.
Danger Of further efforts to force an
extra session has not disappeared,
however. for some of the minority in
Sists that the president should be
forced to summon the SiNty-tifth Con-
grnss 10 be on hand for evcntua]iti"s
in
The European Crisis.
When the Republicans made peace
with the desperate majority over the
s40O. .000, 900 revenue and bond bill anil
agreed that appropriation measures
might be considered by unanimous cosl-
sent between now and Wednesday
night some Of the minority leaders
frankly confessed TO the belief that
the action would avoid necessity for
an extra session. Among senator's
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-26
BANKER PARDONED
BY. GOV. hatfield. |! |.
Sn.,isl Dispatch "a. rhe InteIligenccr

Word received here today Was int
Governor Hatfield on Friday sikqe9
the pardon oA Less G. Race, OF Cteye.s
land, formerly Fairmont BANKER:
Race was triid In connection with tne5
failure of the Citizens Dollar SAVINGS
bank Of this ,city. and was sentenced.
TO serve sewn years in the penlten.:
tiary at MoSndsville His attorneys;
appealed the case. and 1t was IN the
supreme cou>t on writ OF error:
Attorney Earry Shaw, representing
Mr. Race, returned today from
Charleston. Governor Hatfields term
of office expires March 4. It Is said,
the official a1rouncement Of the par,
doning will ht issued by the governor,
on March g. Attorney Shaw to.nighsl
said be was>, bound under no agree
ment with tic governor not to an
nounce the ;rtion taken, but that ne
would not c~ny the pardon was AZ;
ready signed.
Wr. Race was formerly president
of the SmithpRace Grocery Company,
a a director director 4 the bank. when ootn.
failed. He is:now a broker, in cieYe-
land.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-26
MORE GERMAN TRENCHES TAKEN
BY BRITISH ON WESTERN FRONT
SMALL FORCES ARE
|. EMPLOYED IN RAIDS
Small Engagements on the
Eastern and Rumanlan
War Fronts.

The British troops in the Ancre re-
gion Of France are reported by the
London. war Office 10 have taken addl-
tional ground from the Germans. in
Guiding the village OF Serre and sever
al important points farther east. In
these operations, although they were
carried on over a wide. front. only
small bodies of troops were engaged.
rand only slight opposition was ne1.
,, but they are indicative Of the plan OF
rhe British to continue their steady
raiding in preparation for tho more
/ extensive movement in the spring.
Another raid was carried out by the
British east of VierStraat, Belgium.
/ Here, on a front Of 500 yards, the Brit
! iSh entered the German trenches, in
! ficted heavy casualties on the occu'
pants, destroyed dugouts and other
works, and took 55 prisoners.
The Germans near ipres invaded
the British trenches, under cover OF
! heavy bombardment but later were
elected. BombardmentS continue on
; the remainder of the front held by the
! French.
Isolated battles have taken place on
the eastern front from northwestern
: Russia 10 the Carpathians, out neither
Of the belligerents has OBTAINED any
marked advantages. Small engage
ments also have been fought in Ru-
mania, but the situation there remains
unchanged. -. ..
In the Austro-Italian theatre the
Austrians essayed infantry attacks al
several points. but everywhere were
renulsed, according to Rome. Artl'
Ierv duels continue all along TINS
front.
, ca,ion dealing with the fighting along
the Tigris river shows that in addition
70 having occupied Turkish trencheS
over front Of nearly two thousand
! Yards in the Sannaiyat region last
week. the British troops also We're
able 10 cross to the left bank or the
Tigris in the Shumran bend, west OF
Kut- El-Amara.
LONDON. Feb. 25 1o:4S p; M,
| The official report from BrltlSh neau'
! quarters in France tonight reads.
| During the last twenty-fnur hours
! the enemy continued to yield ground
along the Ancre. Meeting with ntt!e
onposition, small bodies of our troops
ipushed forward on wide front, occu-
nviny Serre village and several other
! important points further east.
| we successfully raided last even
ling cas-, of vierstraat (Belgium) on a
front of 500 yards. Our troops re-
mained in the German trenches for an
hour. infiicting heavy casualties. de-
istroying several dugouts.'a "a mine shat,
land three machine guns and captured
!55 prisoners and one machine gun.
I'VE also entered the enemy's positions
during the night east Of Armentleres.
!. "A hostile raidinG party reached our
! trenches early this morning east oil
jYpres under cover Of a heavy pom
! bardment. The raiders were imme-
! diately elected with loss. The enemy
blew mine this morning east OF
IpreS.
! There was considerable artillery
activity again on both sides south
and north Of the Sommr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-26
Hibben Talks Wildly
Of The Present Crisis

NEW. YORK, Feb. 2J.~--John Grier
Hibhef:, president. Of Princeton Uni
versity. speaking in church here TO-
night, criticised lhr United States for
what he termed itS lack Of 'interna'
tional conscience" in failing 10 join
the Entente allies against Germany
and declared Americas 5 entrance into
tho war was i Solemn Obligation
We dismissed our German amhas-
sador. and we stand at the present
time in readiness 10 war with Ger
many, yet We. us nation. are not
prepared 10 go 10 war with any cOun,
Try, European or ASiatic. except per
haps one-.-Chna.
We could make a fair showing
against China. Why are We 50 brave
now" Let us be frank. There is only
one reason, and that is because We
know the great British fleet stands be-
tween US and Germany at the present
time.
"lsam free 10 confess that America,
as a nation. has not risen 10 the appre'
citation of the obligation resting upon
il. What have we done for Belgium
We have grown rich out of the misery
of that country. We have not the first
ycStige of interna:!ona conscience.
81 do not wish TO see Germany
crushed, but | do wish that over this
ambition OF a word empire which Ger
many has had fo: the past 40 wears,
there should bc written one word, ana
that word iS--Failurc.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-26
FORCED DUTCH
To KILL. CATTLE
SINKING OF SHIPS
HAS SERIOUS EFFECT
German Minister Expresses
Regret for Wholesale
Torpedoing.

THE HAGUE. via London, Feb. -,
2::.n2 p. m.~-A large amount Of fodder
was on board some Of the Dutch mcr-
chantmcn which were torpcdoed on
Thursday. In consequence Of the non
arrival Of this fodder it. will be neces-
sary 10 kill a large part of Hollands s
cattle.
Detention a. foreign ports Of Dutch
vessels laden with Chilean saltpetrc
and other fertilizers is causing alarm.
it, being feared that this years har-
vest will be retarded seriously.
THE HAGUE. Feb. 25.--Thc state
ment issued yesterday by the German
lrEq,ion here. 10 tho effect that the
rorpedong Of The seven Dutch mcr-
chantmcn waS du" 10 IAN extremely
rngrattahlr coincidence Of CirCun-
stances which is; unfortunate. hui was
beyond our control" contains also an
explanation made. it says. TO prevent
erroneous impressions" II states that
in view OF the situation nf Dutch YES
spla in English ports. hN sailing lime
for these ships Wis first fixed for Fob
rIlary :. then for February 2, and then
for midnight OF February 10. Finally.
"ror reasons for which England was 10
Continued on Page Eight.)
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-26
FOREIGN BORN AMERICANS To
COOPERATE IN MOBILIZATION

outlining tho scope OF III" committees 3
program Put il is The duty nf Amer
lean economists. business men. labor
mon. labor and agriculture leaders tn
take care that this is done as an
emergency war measure" so IN speak.
IN The event Of war. with tho Central
Powers this country would (ace prob
lrmS meyer faced By any other cnun'
try, growing on of The fact that lh'E-
tythr"e millions Ui It's population are
eirhrr fnrrign.hprn nr uf foreign or
MIXED parentaS". and ihat twenty
eight millions ram" from tho countries
now ~ war. macy having transferred
to nnr shores their hatred and sym
paihI"S.
" Thes" transpant"d. antRaonlsms
will prnduce their own peculiar prom.
lens. tho solution nf Uhirh viii call
for understanding. tact and patience.
II is the duty Of all Americans 10 "N-
ercise the drlicacy required by the SIT
uation and TO appreciate tho @mDar-
rassment. of those sympathiZers with
the. Central Powers. and, BY remem-
bering the shock TO their feelings,
make it easier for them TO- adapt
themselves TO difficult and trying con-
ditiouS."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-26
ONE CAUSE FOR
PANESE WAR
CABINET MINISTER
SENDS MESSAGE
Impugning Of Japan sHonor in
the Passage Of State
Alien Laws.

BALTIMORE. Md. Feb. %. -- The
Rev. C.. 5. Epfsnider, president of ST.
raul's college, Toxic, japan, in III ad.
dress here today delivered message
which he said the Japanese vice min
lister of state had bidden him give the
American people.
"Japan," read The message, will
never go to war with the United
States unless The United States i'm
pugns Japan'S honor
BY honor" Dr. Reifsnider said the
minister had meant such things as the
allen laws in California and rcstric-
.tions on immigration.
Il did not consider the message as
a threat, said Dr. Reifsnider. 1T i'm
pressed me as the. expression Of a
desire to placatc The United States"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-26

Nt.W YORK. Feb. "3.--A tentatir"
program for mobilization nt the lit
du-trial and civilian activities" OF III"
nation in view nf the critical Sisla-
ton, VIII be outlined b. committees
of lG,. national lr:tdcrs ~ capital
labor. agriculture and organizations x
citizens Of foreign descent. il WAS an.
rnunc"d h"r.' i"tlay by f.:critt Nar:.
president ni th" National Civic F"G-
GRAFTON.
Tue cpmmjr:e". which now iS being
appointed, will coop"rat" with tue
committee on industrial muhiH2a;lc.l, ,
OF the national council Of defense. Its
formation was authorized at M T"cnn,
uenrin. in this city ot the trfcraflons :
executive council at which members
nf ,ir defense co,ncil. urged the ne
ceSSiiv of cu-ordiua;inS civilian ac-
tlNiti"s with those III the nation,
states and municipalities.
Will Face Problem.
Concerted effort. poise and Know
ledge: Will be requisite to deal With
the question Of how far the govern
metlt shall enter into private indus
Try through the stress Of war neces-
sity. Mr.. Macy said in statement
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-26
BERN5TORFF'S
PARTY To SAIL
NO CONTRABAND IS
FOUND BY BRITISH
Examination of Passengers,
Cargo and Baggags is
Now Completed.

; HALIFAX. n. s., Feb. e5.-- The
work of replenlshins the bunkers Of
the steamer Frederik VIII, with
former Ambassador Won Bernstorff
and Il large party OF Germans from
the United States on board, was
begun today. Although the althori-
ties declined to make any statement
as to when the steamer would be per-
mitted to sail for Copenhagen, it was
said in quarters usually well informed
regarding the vessel, that the exam
iuation OF passengers, cargo and bag
gage, which has been in progress
since her arrival. from New York on
Feb. Is, had been completed. 1t was
reported that the vessel would leave
next Tuesday night.
SO far as could be learned tonight
nothing of particular interest 10 the
British authorities was found in The
passengers luggage.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-26
MANY 5ON-URCED BILLS ARE
FATED To CO BY THE BOARDS

who held thi.. view was Senator Smoot.
acting min;irity leader. Senators
Lodge and 7Borah and others would
not conccdG: this. although they ad--
lni,trd that circumstances might de-
velopc durihS the week hich would
clear the Stuation materially. ~.
Admihi stration Leaders.
notwithstanding the possibility OF
further obstructive tactics interfering
with the g.cat army and navy ap:tt
preparation measures and the sMdrYf
civil appropriation bill. were jubilants
iorlay over The breaking Of the reyes
nur fillbuSt'r and expressed conVtc.;
ton that aH differences yet to Arise.
may be iroted out in the Strenuous
closing houLs of the session. Whether
President Wilson is TO so before Cons
greSs beforr adjournment to discuss
the relatiojs between the United
States and Germany. Democratic lead;
ers in botfiAhouses frankly state they
do not knor Many Of them expect
that h" Will but do not profess to;
know what-he will ask. 3 :
An Indication Il
OF the fieling OF some OF the Re.
publican fo; lowing the heated discus.
sion YESTERDAY of their complaints OF
lack OF foIceful action on the part
Of the gov, ,<rnment 10 protect Amert:
(conSaued on Pare ThrsA) Z
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-26
UN|NTElL|GENT
BUYING ONE O|
THE BIC: CAUSES.
DISTRESS UNLESS
PRICES LOWEREDi
Enlightening: Report on High
Cost o. Living by 3 J,
Health Body. !. \

NEW YORK; Feb. 25.-Enormous;
increase in the, expectation Of staple
articles of foodH without a correspond
ing increase ir* production, and lack
of intelligent economy in buying, by
housewives, ar. ascribed by the de-!
partment Of hGlth Of this city, IN
sons for steadily rising prices.
The department declared there does
not appear 10 b. any sudden or recent
ly developed emergency IN the food
situation in tho city" although there.
has been serisus rioling in va::ouS,
parts of tho city. <.
Lesst Dependency.
The report asserts there Is "obvi
ously less deIHndency and real need
than has been common for nfany years!
past" 1t also says 1T Is apparent that
unless the pre-, ,ent high prices OF food
are reduced ot controlled. or as. an
alternative tlta income OF families,
which now Maintain themselves on;
$500 a year. gr less, IS increased p2s
raise of wages: or through relfet a6ehi
cies, there WILL be constantly lh;.
creasing nunsper OF people Wnoae:
health will beJeopardized by their tn.t
aDlllly I'D Dus1 SulhSit 'N1'
food at the prt,sent prices. IS
No Financial Aid IS
from the city sscould ameliorate condi:s
tions, it was said. but an extension OF
the school Lynch system and ING
teaching of Ntelligent buying viii
20 far to reiaedy such hardship a.
now exists inffamilies which are Nv:
ing below fyod standard which Will wliI.
maintain heal(b.'
.'The well.tC.ao may contribute COM:
siderably in tie reduction OF the hign
price of food 1.-The report declared, .Dy
altering habihs Of carelessness anu anu:
extravaganza in their bones"
Figures Are Presented "a
TO show that1ncreases IN exports OF
goods have ra3ged from 36 per cent: ~
The case of mutton, to 1.347 per [csnt
in the case O. cheese. Enough mlk,
In condensed }orm, was exported from;
the United States during the past year
to supply this, city for two years, acs
cording to the, report. -. !, ,.S Y;
The amount of perishable 1000 he!d.
in cold storaS De plants in this city. is;
not unusual, fnor Is 1t more tnen -
reasonable mkrgin for safety. in View
of the emert encies Of weather ana;
freight delivery from distance, thsj
department OF health says: fFne Ae:s-
ures do not iSdicate that there is Any ,.s
..."5'-- - I-- :, .s5slSSlEtS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-26
Corard'S Train Driven
By DuCa| Engineer

LONDON. Feb. 26 Qc:tn IL m.l-.
from Madrid. Sunday.
Reuters correspondent say; that las.
w. Gerard, former American anhas.
sadnr to Germany. Mrs. Gerard and
tho members Of tho embassy staff left
the Spanish capital at i o'clock IN ""
afternoon On special train for
Curunna. where the party will embark
for the voyage to tho United States.
The Duke Of XaracuGa drove the
engine, having volunteered for the
task. Mr.. Gerard. learning Of this,
asked for an introduction to the duke,
with whom h" chaited cordially before
boz rdins The irHin.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-26
MANN LIKELY CHOICE
OF THE REPUBLICANS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 25.-Republican
leaders of the house are planning q
round up" here on March 3 OF mem
hers of their party elected to the next
congress 10 discuss the speakershp and
other organization questions. The idea
will he submitted to the organization
committee Of - tomorrow night and II
il IS approved, Invitations will be issued
at once 20 20 members OF the present
house and 10 incoming members.
Opinion is general among Republican
leaders that Representative Mann will
be nominated for speaker without orpn-
Si,ion and that Representative Icnrunt
Of wisconsin. will be named floor leader
If Mr.. Mann is elected. Who will be
floor leader IL Mr.. Mann should fail of
election is resolving ilttlo consideration
and no discussion.