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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17

w cave reason to believe" the
newspaper avs, that the government
honestly desires to terminate the war
by negotiations in which the powers
would participate on the basis Of full
equality with every thought Of en-
forced cessions of territory excluded.
The words enforced cessions of ter
ritory,' evidently gave the key to the
article. which raises the idea of a vol
untary institution of Polish independ-
ence in accordance with the principles
of Russian Radical Socialists.
DR.. 0 Bethmann Hollweg with such
a solution attained could argue that
a necessary buffer state to prevent
Russian aggression in the future, has
been set up thereby and Germany
through II had obtained at least some
compensation for the cost of the war.
Subsequent paragraphs declared that
once n conference of peace is accepted
Germany dares as little as any other
government to Justify an abandonment
of the negotiations on the ground that
it could not get through this or tina
demand for annexation. Peace, there
fore. is inevitable if a peace confer
enc Is convoked, the newspaper says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
Is PLUM
OFFERED RUSSIA
Plebiscite Suggested in New Peace Tender
Weakened Teuton Aspirations in East Are In
Dictated - Austria Hungary Apparently
Abandons Hope of Annexation

Copenhagen, April l6.-(Nia London.)
A plebiscite for the population Of
the new kingdom of Poland naturally
without the inclusion of the German
Polish areas to determine whether the
kingdom shall detach itself from Rus
STA and establish a buffer state be-
tween Russia and Germany may pos
sibly be the basis of the latest Aus
tro-German peace offer to Russia, as
far as German aspirations in the East
are concerned.
Austria-Hungary for her part. seems
from the wording Of recent outgivings
clearly to have abandoned all the
plans for annexation which developed
during the war. The German illusions
to the subject are less specifically
phrased. The significant wording of
an article in the Socialist newspaper
Nerwaerts, now considered to speak
with some authority. however. gives a
clew to the solution which the German
government apparently has in mind as
between the Socialist demand for peace
without annexation or inGemnities and
the insistence of the other parties for
a peace which would in some measure
compensate Germany for her sacrifices
in blood and treasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17

The French troops in the de-
partments of the Aisne and the
Marine have delivered a violent
infantry attack against the Ger
mans over a front of 25 miles,
made important gains of terrain
and captured more than 10000
prisoners and large additions of
war material. The battle took
place between scissors and
Rheims and over a distance of
Is 1-2 miles from scissors to
Craonne, the entire German first
line positions fell into the hands
of Gen. Neville's forces, while
east of Craonne a second line
German position south of Juvin-
court and another position on
the outskirts of Bermericourt
running along the Aisne canal to
Louvre and Courcy also were
captured. Violent counter at
tacks delivered by the Germans
on several sectors were repulsed
with heavy casualties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
N TO
THE DOMINION
WHEAT RAISERS

Washington, April 1S.-Canada's or
der today putting wheat and wheat
products on the free list will be de-
ctdedly to the advantage of Dominion
producers. officials here said tonight.
The American duty on imports of Can
adam wheat will disappear automat-
lcally and if the American crop is
short tho United States may become a
good market for the Canadian product.
Coming at this time. officials believe
the Canadian action was inspired to a
large degree by the fact that the Unit
ed States is now an ally of the British
government. For the present, it is not
believed the order will have practical
effect as Canada's visible supply is as
short as this country's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
Works Automatically

Under the reciprocal clauses of the
American tariff, the United States will
admit free wheat and wheat products
Of any country which admits Ameri-
can wheat without duty.
The Canadian tariff has heretofore
prevented this privilege being awaited
Of.
The action taken by the Canadian
government today removes the duty
and automatically opens the market
~ each country to the other.
The order is due to difficulty of ex-
port abroad owing to shortage of ocean
tonnage and the fact that the British
market has beer practically closed for
canada wheat of lower grade.
The duties removed are 10 cents a
bushel on wheat and As cents a barrel
IN -four.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
WRONG REPORT
GERMAN SEIZURE
OF FOODSTUFFS

London, April 16-W. d. Gregory.
director of the Brussels office of the
American commission for relief in
Belgium, who has arrived here by way
of Switzerland, stated today hat the
report that the Germans had seized a
three months stock of relief commits
sion rations in Lens, was erroneous.
as the commission, under the advice
of the German authorities, removed
all food from the warehouses there
six weeks ago to a place a few miles
within the Belgian border.
The Germans, according to Mr..
Gregory. removed the civilian popula-
ton Of Lens three weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
Declares
the Allies
Failed

Amsterdam. april 16z-It is asserted
in a dispatch received here from Ber-
lin. that various villages in the Arras
region which the British official state.
ment of April IA reported captured
were villages and pieces Of round
which the Germans had voluntarily
evacuated several days previously.
The English press says the dis
patch. is circulating reports a
ing the piercing Of the H%indenburg
line. The English attempt to break
through was directed. however, against
old positions Eeld since 1915 and de-
spite local successes it has complete
ly and finally failed.
1T is noe clear what the English
press means by the Hindenburg line.
for all lines are Hindenburg lines"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
Methods Proposed

Various methods Of raising and or
ganizing the great fighting force for
which the President asks have been
advanced by members opposing imme-
date application of Tic draft, ranging
from a proposal to eliminate the draft
proposition entirely to Chairman Dents
scheme to authorize a call for 800, 900
volunteers and authorize the President
to resort to the draft if the volunteers
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
Administration Stand

The administration is standing
unanimous opinion hat the volunteer
system can have no place, beyond the
enlistments in the regulars or national
guard, in the raising and training OF
the army needed. Apparently conf
dence still prevails that eventually
both houses will accept the staff bill
The Senate military committee pass
ed today hearing an explanation to the
staff measure from Secretary Baker
and A%djutant General Crowder. Chair
mar Chamberlain said tonight he hop
ed to conclude work in committee on
the bill tomorrow and despite opposi-
ton shown to the draft feature, he
hoped it would be approved and re-
ported to the Senate in time TO follow
on the floor the s., 000.0 900 revenue bill
which probably will be passed tomor-
row night.
No votes We're taken in the Senate
committee during the day. but some
members thought the official explana-
tons given ard the arguments ad-
vanced in support of the draft provi-
sion had made a deep impression upor
those anxious to have the volunteer
system tried again. Several senators
however, showed that they were vigor
ously opposed to CONSUMPTION, although
they favored the principle of universe
service.
Republican members of the Senate
meet in conference tomorrow to dis.
cusS legislative questions and although
no war measure now before Congress
is likely to be treated in partisan fash
ion the conference may have some eff,
feet on the chances of the army bill
Senators from all sections are receiv.
ing many kilograms and letters on tht
subject and most of the mare said t.
be against CONSUMPTION. The Senate
leaders say that when the bill reache.
the floor. it will be passed, although
the majority in it's favor may not be
large.
The House judiciary committee today
approved Chairman Webb's bill, which
would permit the Allies TO recruit theil
citizens in the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
PROSECUTION FOR
REASONABLE ACTS
Heavy Punishment for
Traitors or Those
Who Shield Conspira-
tors Against United
States

Washington, April 16-Ali
persons in the United States,
citizens and aliens, are warned
in a proclamation issued today
by President Wilson that trea-
sonable acts or attempts to
shield those committing such
acts will be vigorously prosecut-
ed by the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
Strikes in Berlin

Amsterdam. April 16.-(Nia London)'-
Adyices received here from Berlin say
that strikes were declared in Greater ber-
lin today among a portion of the metal
wood and transport industries. Other in
dustries, including large munitions iaC'o-
ries and the general business or the CITY,
have not been affected by the isoiated
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
Military Drill
for Bates

Lewiston, Me, April 16.-Bates students
are to form an unofficial organization for
llars are in charge of a committee In
Guiding members of the faculty, working
IN conjunction with Maine national guard
officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
ORONO MANS
INJURIES FATAL

orono. Me. April 16.-Elgin Foley, who
vas struck by a stick kic'-ed back from
a saw which he was tending at the plant
Of the orono Pulp & Paper Co. Thursday
del at the Eastern Maine General hos
pitai Friday night at els. Mr.. Foley
was - Years old and unmarried and had
WED here for about a year since coming
ron the Provinces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
House Committee in
Favor of Volunteers
TENTATIVE VOTES ON WAR ARMY
OPPOSE IMMEDIATE DRAFT SYSTEM
Administration Stands with General Staff Pro-
posal for Selective Service Senate Commit
tee Hears Explanation of Staff Measure

Washington, April 16-Tentative votes in the House mill
tary committee today disclosed a majority in favor of making
some provision for volunteers in the war army plans, which as
drawn by the general staff and approved by President Wilson
are based entirely upon the sle ctive draft system. Two mem
bers of the committee were abs ent, and the question of prepar-
ing a substitute for the admin stration bill Will be passed upon
finally tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
CONDITION OF
r BERNHARDT
IS IMPROVING

New York. April 1s-Sarah Bern
hardt. the actress, who was removed
from her hotel to a hospital here yes
tcrday. was said by the physicians to-
night to be showing signs Of i'm
provement."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
Action by the Dominion
Opens
Markets of Canada
and United States
NO IMMEDIATE
EFFECT LIKELY

Ottawa, Ont, April 16.-The gov
ornment has placed wheat. wheat -four
and semolina on the free list, thus
opening United States market to Can
ada and Canadian markets to the
United States in these products.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17

tlon was attempted and which when II
proved vain, was followed by a strong
enort to dethrone Count Tisza and
form a coalition cabinet headed bv
Count Andrassy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
Infantry in Action

The artillery for several days had
been violently Smelling the entire re-
gion and Monday. while British activ-
ity along the front from Lens to ST.
Quentin had almost ceased owing to a
heavy rainfall, the French launched
their infantry in an effort to break
through or press back the German
lines from this point of great STRAIT
egic value. The German official com
munication in briefly referring to the
attacks describes it as a great attempt
ito break through a far distant OBJ
ject," possibly meaning that a success
full breach of the German lines here
might necessitate the falling back by
the Germans along a greater part OF
the front from Lens to scissors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
British Successes

I'D to the time the rain storm began
Monday afternoon the British had cap
tured from The Germans the village OF
yilleret, southeast of H~argicourt ana
eight miles from st. Quentin, and ais
had made additional progress north-
west of Lens. During the week that the
British offensive has been going on
Field Marshal Haig's forces nave maze
prisoners of $4,000 Germans ana cap
tured 1914 guns and large quantities Oh
war stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17

HAS ADVCES REGARDING STRIKES IN GREATER
BERLIN-COPENHAGEN HEARS PROTESTS OF SHORT RATIONS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
THE
FAIR

weather forecast: Tuesday fair:
Wednesday unsettled; probably fair:
somewhat warmer: moderate variable
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
Smooth Cooperation

The whole struggle in the western thea
tire promises to be Titanic. The Allies are
prepared as never before. both in material
and personnel, and are cooperating with
a smoothness which comes from a COM
plete understanding and thorough appre-
citation of the work in hand. The Ger
mans have more divisions on the western
front than would have been thought pos
sible a year ago. and however much an
Fastener" Field Marshal Won Hinder
burg may have been in the past, he will
have to devote his entire time and at
tention to western events for some weeks
to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
Schedule Arranged

The part to be played by each beliiger-
cnt has been definitely agreed upon and
a schedule has been arranged as for one
great cohesive force. Various tasks have
been precisely allotted along the wide
reaching battle lines. and the results thus
far attained Justify the conclusion that
the supreme military test of the war is
near at hand.
1t was planned that the British should
strike from Arras while the French guns
were st.ll roaring their preparation for
infantry hostlities along a wide front
farther south. The successes gained IN
the first stages of the British a
have given the French great confidence
in the inauguration Of their own enter
DriSeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
In Champagne Region

To the cast in Champagne. violent
artillery activity continues, probably
being the of an attempt by
the French at a drive against the Ger
man lines in this no less important re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
CANADA
WHEAT
IN FREE
Violent French Offensive
1O,WO TAKEN PRISONER IN GREAT MOVEMEl
LAUNCHE MONDAY AFTER ARTILLERY PREF

on 'erman First Line Positions for More Than IS Miles Fall Into Hands of the Fren
S liam 1hey Have Taken $4,000 Prisoners n 1874 Guns Since ags Army Star
da! nc Through German Lines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17
Elaborate
for the
Supreme Test
British and French Leaders Eff
feet Wonderful Cooperation
Toward Smashing Hinden-
burg Lines

From a staff correspondent of the As
ISOLATED Press, British Headquarters in
France, April 16.-CVia London).-With
the flames of war raging along the en-
tire western front, British and French
alike. it can lie stated that ccch detail Of
the offensive plans has been worked out
at prolonged conferences between Gen.
Nivelle and Field Marshal Haig and the
war councils Of France and England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-17

Far-reaching Importance attaches to
the direction of the warning to aliens
and the declaration that resident
Gliens as we'll as citizens owe allie
glance to the United States and
therefore are equally subject to the
against treason and like crimes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
Jews Offer prayer FOR
NATIONAL Government

Impressive ceremonies, significant to
the ancient Hebrew traditions, marked
the close yesterday OF the "Yom Kip
pur," or sacred Jewish fast day. All
the synagogues were filled 20 their ca
pacities during the day. A feature OF
all the services was a special prayer
offered for the success Of the govern
ment and for tho preservation Of the
lives Of the President and his official
family. the Vice President and menu
bers OF Congress.
At the Adas kodesh Synagogue there
was an address by the Honorable Jo-
seph Crosse, Of Philadelphia. Services
al this synagogue were conducted by
the Revs. Lyman Rezits and Cantor
Julius Cohen. At the Temple Of Truth
services were conducted by the Rev.
Samuel A. Rabinowitz, assisted by the
Rev. G.. Rose and choir, under the
leadership OF Ralph Saltzman, while
services at the Chesed Shell Emeth
Synagogue were conducted by Cantor
Hillel Sbritsky.
The Jewish holidays will come 70
close bv the celebration Of the sue
Goth" or Feast Of Sthe Tabernacies.'
mis- celebration will begin on Sunday
night and will continue for nine days
A tabernacle will be erected in the reai
of the Temple Of Truth where service
will be held.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
He "BUTTED IN"
FINED FOR CONTEMPT
(ContInued on Page Twol


boat, twenty-five feet away. Goods
naive explanation OF his actions was
that ne threw the bricks Just to see
them splash in the water" The court
admonlshed him Of the gravity Of his
offense.
Boss Jones. Negro, was ordered held
under $500 bail for the Court Of Cen
eral Sessions on a charge Of wife beat
ing. Mrs. Hattie Jones, the wife, said
her husband knocked her down and
choked her. Jones boss, who was in
the court room. insisted on being heard
as a witness. lie said Jones was trying
TO earn living, but that Hattie came
TO where he was working the other day
and got after her husband with a razor.
Annie Washington. a Negress, pleaded
not guilty 20 a charge OF assault and
battery. Annie, the court remarked,
has been arrested eighteen times on
various charges Annie was found
guilty and fined 500 and costs.
! William r. Hickman pleaded guilty
TO a charge OF non-support. Mrs. Es-
Itella f. Hickman, the wife, said she
/ had not received any support for her
self and i5-month-old boy for the past
month. The husband said he had been
out OF work for a month, but expressed
willingness TO make good He was
ordered by the court TO pay his wife
ls5 a week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
WILMINGTON Man At
CAMP DIX PROMOTED

James p. McVey one OF the
selectlyes from this city who was as
signed 20 Company ID. 307 Machine
Gun Battalion at Camp Dix. has been
given "A temporary appointment as
first sergeant Whether the appoint
ment will be made permanent de-
ponds upon his ability TO meet the
requirements OF the position.
Mr.. McNey made a hurried trip from
M paso, Texas. 10 this city, In order TO
| bc ready TO go away with the drafted
men from Wilmington When he was
called he was employed In the ordnance
department at Fort Bliss, Just outside
OF FL Paso, and during the 1--WE months
he was there gained some valuable
knowledge relative 20 military duties
which u Is believed viii stand him in
good stead in his present place In the
new National Army.
Mr.. McVey had been IN Camp Dix
less than a week when no was pro-
NOTED. Other young men who went
away n week ago have been promoted
70 grades above the ranks. 10 Is, said
opportunity for Advancement in the
camp Is exceptional n a man keeps out
Of trouble and pays attention TO his
work.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
]. 5. ENGINEERS
FIRED Upon BY
German AIRMEN
Continued From First Page.)
have been tho object OF a German
aerial attack
Details OF the attack, including the
date and time cannot DO given.


BY The United Press.
LONDON, Sept. 27.--Four separate and
distinctive German counter blows, de-
livered with terrific force and strength
against Haig's newly won positions In
the Ipres sector, were flung back by
British defenders last night. the British
commanders report asserted today.
The enemy struck at the British lines
east OF Lower Hamlets and She ST.
Julien-Gravenstafey road, between 4 and
Z o'clock last evening.
All Of the assaults were defeated.
Battle front dispatches today indi-
Gated the fighting was almost continu-
Gus along the six-mile front over which
the British registered their successes
yesterday. The most determined resis-
lance was encountered from the Ger
mans and when the British drove them
out Of positions the enemy sought. in
violent counter attacks, TO regain the
/ lost ground.
Sonnebeke was held firm against
strong enemy attacks. At several
places the Germans succeeded In
reaching the British lines but wer,
| later elected
The maximum depth to which the
British drive penetrated the German
lines over the six mile front was ap
proximately a mile In the Sonnebek'
sector.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-27
GEORGETOWN IS IN
FEAR OF COAL famine.
Dealers Notified by Oper-
ators There Will Be No
Deliveries For Weeks
LEAVES FOR FRANCE
FOR RED CROSS WORK
speeIal 10 THE EvENING JoURNAL.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, sept. 27-Georgetown
Is already threatened with a coal
famine as the local dealers, il is said,
have been notified by the pennsyl-
vania coal operators that they are I'M
able TO make deliveries for at least
several weeks. There is also a scar
city OF wood in this section and the
people Of the town are beginning TO
wonder what they are going to do
his winter for fuel. Last winter for
q short time there was much suffer-
ng among the poor class OF the town
because of their inability to get coal
md wood and even the woll-to-do for
time were unable to obtain a supply
At any price.
While driving down the dupont
Boulevard at a fair rate of speed, the
automobile Of James II. Middleton col
lided with the team OF Edw. Toomey
OF Millsboro. The horses leg was
broken and the carriage damaged. II
became necessary to kill the animal.
Missing his footing while in his hay
NOW, Alfred Warrington, Sr., fell &c
the first floor and was painfully In
jured
Miss Marguerite Ralph, Of Rehobotl
Beach, is the first woman In thii
county TO make application to Pro
thonotary +. L. Riggin for passports
to France TO serve in the Red Cross
The necessary papers were granted
and she is now waiting at a port some
where In the United States to sail TO
| France.