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New Britain herald., 1917-05-16

I view as contained in the demand oi August 1.-the territorial integrity ol Germany and her economic indopend- ence and development: but today VI still refuse to oppress foreign peoplos On both sides the nations are beins put off with the promise of an i'm. minent final decision. It is our task to expose this playing with the life of peoples. and we cry to ail govern- ments, 1t is enough!' We are convinced that the Gen. tral powers will stand fast in ropellins intentions of Humiliation, but also that the wishes of the French, Nng- fish and German annexa&ionists shall not be realized. Thus think the 90 cialists, and millions are with us.
 The supporterp of conquest shou. for increase of power. increase of ter- ritory. money. and raw material. That can only be wanted by . nA- tionally organised ganE of robbers. (This statement provoked storm of indignation on the Right) The draw ing of the Kaiser into tho agitation has as q result that abroad the Kaiser is made responsible for Pan-0erman madness and tho outbreak of war. and that he Is continually being in- suited.
 Peace by agreement would be good fortune for Europe. Nlnety-Eine per cent. of all the peoples look with hope and longing to Stockholm. If France and Great Britain renounce annexa- ton and Germany insists thereon, wo shall have . revolution in tho coun- try"
 There were prolonged shouts of in. dignation at this and crtes of ''Shame: Stand down!" The president called Herr Scheidemann to order, but Scheidemann continued:
 "It has not gone 70 far as that yet; the enemy does not renounce annexa- tion. A peace just to all parties should be concluded. am firmly convinced that no peace can be con- cluded without an alteration of from tiers. and that must be arranged by mutual understanding. am bitterly opposed to the slaughter of another million men simply because certain Germans desire peace that would fol-. low conquests. Long live peace! Long live Europe!"
 Predicts German Republic.
 The Independent Socialist, George Ledebour, was even more outspoken than Herr scheidemann. He said:
 'The chancellor doubtless desires snnexations both in the east and west. With the exception of extravagant visionaries. nobody believes that Ger many can win 8 war of subjugation. The Russian socialists have made an offer which opens tip the possibility of peace. This is what the chancellor forgets. It is true that a separate peace with Russia cannot be achieved, but the Russian government can con-.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-16

| vert the Entente. and In this dit<5
 we ought to assist 1t. ~ ~ A Herr Scheidenann must tGJ
 the cudsels against tho 9overls a1 he does not want strone sa
 watuh do not shrink svsn M1 annonncement of . rsvolutte
 3olloKsd by deeds. We aro TT that events must happen IT S1 aa thev have happened n NJ
 That ds what those iif woworaS ln6 tor. ' We 11nse socn 1nfIS rauasolic int 0erimany, am z propose that the constitttaon
 tse take preparatory seepg n xeot1on. ..9 DT. Nduard David, aocona1u If2 ted that the chancelloe, Aads eala
 1n8 incompatible with tho TIT conception of . good peo0o, 43 comDiained that his tant&cs wNrG fortunate. Sss ssa 3yS57 'Our tactsm.'. said Dr. ~onad promote psaoe cusrsat & euy q1unfrieG.'' IS ssssa sS < 5s9 NJ Tho chanc6llor's auuouu
 ,lnanlntty bstweeu tho 0Ss
 REPRESENTATIVES. X xoNox5 it i iS iTIIE " lznoortn1heesss6aads stlsUa iaa ,G the v1SnnA ssmdanalatt aa |, sNi
 the lasir6- -fzunsxfaaA eursslrnG renunciation of aggrsssfve pt against aSalnst Ruasia. s M
 'sThe chancellor's sta&ements gazded In the possibility of paaooH tho most valuable heard in debalo said Dr. David. Let uo hon6 4 will reach Russia unaltered. An cv1 whelming majority in tho RalOhn approves of the attitude Of reearvS7 ward Russia. pSace
 alone will give us freedom n economic life. International corr arbitration will crown tho woF mutual understanding.
 Philip Schetdemann's referoIst92 Y revolution have been misund dNrxl
 He has not threatened ono, only pointed to an event thst not desire, but toward which conservatives are working with &lsf policy" ' N s's < Herr von lGraefe. conservative: \ x pressed the conviction that Gestsa an; submarine war, with what he terijs its almost enrapturing successes, w bringing nearer the possibility peace associations. and that renu citation of everything at the prose moment would not ease the mind the German people. It was regre table, he said. that Herr 6cheideman should make threats such aA never n fore had been heard in tAte 1eiclieea and the rejection of Schefds1nqn1( peace proposals would not Nae war of conquest. N
 The speaker said the chVAUoaf not hrought clearnsas to slG. l " added: We say to tho ,eI( therefore, tHSarls sanefa y1ar r N
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New Britain herald., 1917-05-16

Berlin. Via London. May 1e-Dr.
 von Bethmann-ILollwes. the Imperial
 German Chancellor. in one of the
 most vigorous and plain spoken speeches he has made before the
 Reichstag sdncs the beginning of the
 war, yesterday bluntly refused to enter
 into a discussion of Germany's peace
 aims as demanded in interpellations by the conservatives and socialists The chancellor asserted that these
 called for the government's specific peace program, the announcement of which at the present time not only would be premature but which t would be dihicult to formulate and also of no practical service to thu nation in the present situation. s
 While appreciating tho passionate desire of all classes to know the gov- ernment's views. the chancellor plain- ly declared that he would not permit himself to be swayed by pressure from any source and that he was not under the spell of any party or clique. The best interests of the nation. he believed, demanded that the reticence he had imposed on himself in the face of continuous clamor since December, 1915. should be observed by him until the moment was ripe. He was sure that such 8 course would be indorsed by the nation at large, which con- tinued to rally around its Emperor, and would also meet the views of the majority of the. members of the Reich stag.
 The chancellor then briefly reviewed the present military situation and Germany's relations to the neutrals, in the course of which he warmly praised the attitude adopted by Spain. A remarkable feature of Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg's speech was the fact that at no time did he refer in the slightest manner to President Will son or the entrance of the United States into the war.
 'These interpellations demand from me definite statement on the Ques-, ton of our war aims,' said the chan cel1or. "To make such a statement at the present moment would not serve the country's interest. I must, there- fore, decline to make it.
 Since the winter of 1914-15 have been pressed now from one side, now from the other, publicly to state our war aims. if possible, with details. Every day they were demanded from me. To force me to speak an attempt was made to construe my silence, re- garding the program of the war aims of individual parties. as agreement. Against that must again resolutely protest. On giving liberty for the free of war aims had 1t ex- prsssly declared sthet the government could not and would not participate in the conflict of views. also protested against any positive conclusions what ever regarding the governments atti- tude being drawn from the govern ment's silence.
 Previous Offer Stands.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-16
Previous Offer Stands.

'I new repeat this protest in the most conclusive form. What I was ever able to say about our war aims I say here in the Reichstag publicly. They were general principles-they could not be more-but they. were clear enough to exclude Identification such as was attempted with other pro- grams. These fundamental lines have been adhered to up to today. They found further solemn expression in the peace offer made conjointly with our allies on December 12,1916.
 "The supposition, which has, recent ly arisen. that some differences of opinion existed on the peace question
New Britain herald., 1917-05-16

BUNGALOW APRONS in extensive variety from
 69c to $1.5O Some of the styles are made with elastic belts, making a trim fitting garment.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-16

We are now showing some very choice things in
 HOUSE DRESSES in Percale, Gingham and Crepe, light and medium c0l- brings, at $1.25, $1.5O, $1.75 and $2.OO.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-16
Boston Store

Here Is a Bargain For You
 36 Dozens 'a
 LAWN SWEEPING CAPS Trimmed with Lace and Rib bon, pink, blue, lavender and yellow, flower design, a very desirable thing at house cleaning time at 5c each.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-16

WAYNE CEDARED PAPER WARDROBES 4O-inch 75c each
 5Olinch 85c each
New Britain herald., 1917-05-16

peace WlCnOOL 0n00X0ClOuS anu WAI21- out indemnities. If the enemy Is combating Prussian militarfsm and the Hohenzollerns in the illustrious person of the emperor, 1t will only re- suit in bringing His Majesty close to the hearts of the German people.
 I've resolutely oppose all enemy interference in our domestic affairs. We do not want to interfere in the domestic affairs of Russia. We are attentively following the struggle of that mighty people toward political and intellectual freedom. We should rejoice if the government were ready at any time to conclude peace with Russia and establish permanent good and neighborly relations.
 '"The German people maintains ita determination to uphold the imperial idea of protection of our political. religious, and economic treasures. The spirit of the Easter message insures continued development of our na- tional life. The people look with com plete confidence to its emperor. We are sure that our people will indorse tho reserve which the chancellor en- joins, and our watchword must be Close the ranks!"
 In the debate preceding Dr. Won Bethmann- Hollweg's address Herr Roesicke, conservative and president of the German Farmers union, in bringing forward on behalf of his party an interpolation in connection with Germany's war aims, said:
 "while our brave troops maintain with streams of blood our territorial gains tho social democratic party urges the imperial chancellor to con- clude a peace without any indemnity and without any annexation. The inn perial government has met the social democratic demands to such an ex- traordinary extent that this party en- 1ovs preferential treatment beyond that accorded to other parties and the imperial word, T know no parties, is rendered valueless.
 "In a statement recently published in the Norddeutche Allegemeine Zei- tuns we see g far reaching similarity with the declaration of various party committees concerning our relations
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Evening journal., 1917-07-20

fourth, Representative Kahn. rank
ing Republican member of the House
military affairs committee the fifth,
Acting Chief Gen. Bliss the sixth,
Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder the
seventh. Adjuant Gen. McCaln the
eighth. The draft then formally pro-
ceeded after movie machines had
been removed.
John II. B. Phillips. OF Pittsburgh,
a Princeton man. was chosen TO be
blindfolded and TO pluck the black
pellets after the officials finished. The
announcers were william Mcclellan,
Evening journal., 1917-07-20


Il might have been a drawing in the
old San Francisco lottery but for the
serious aspect Of those who did the
gambling. The solemnity Of the
spectators contrasted strangely with tho
setting of this unique picture The room
is high ceilinged like a castle. Square
green Jade pillars flank the peagreen
OF its broad deep wall panels. lEe
cream white ceiling is dotted with criss-
crossed swastikas-the good luck sign.
A turkey red carpet clashes with the
other adornment, while pondrous oak
doors. upholstered oak chairs and a ma
hoqnny table add other tinges 10 the
color scene. Al the far end tall double
mirrors framed in gold top of mas
sive white marble fireplace, while ornate
crystal chandeliers cast sheen over
tho whole.
American history Is written here. In
the past this chamber has seen tho Sen
ate lobby investigation, the Lorimer
hearings and the great railroad strike
negotiations.
Here IS the way the LOTTERY plan
used today works: In each of the 4551
districts In the country, the men are
numbered Serlally from one 20 the
highest number Of cards in that dis
/ trlct
A number drawn from the glass
| globes here establishes the draft
order of every man holding that num-
ber m every district in the nation.
In case the numbers higher than a
district contains are drawn they are
disregarded IN making up the list In
that district.
For instance. II 567 we're the first
capsule pulled out. the men holding
567 I'm every district having numbers
as high as that are drafted and mus
! report first I'm their district Then II
AZ Is next the men holding As In eacl
district would be the second men oI
the lists. If a high number, such o.
976 should come third. II would b
disregarded by the districts with low
er numbers.
AT dawn the force OF clerks fihish
ed numbering 1O.5O0 slips Of pape
for the new plan. They were care
fully recounted and checked severa
times an inserted into little gelatin
capsules and checked again. The
they were sealed in glass globes.
At 3 o'clock the globes were carrie
to the Senate Office building. A hug
blackboard with 1000 squares wa
erected on one side Of the room
As each tiny capsule was pulle
out by the blindfolded men, Il wa
handed TO a uniformed officer. II
announced the number in a lou
voice. Three checkers entered
upon immense tally sheets. Anothe
chalked upon the blackboard
As soon as the first thousand mum
bers were chalked up the blackboar'
was taken outside and Photographic
"close up" Thousands OF copies o
each picture are being made.
The indelible and unchangeabl
records will constitute the lists 10
the local exemption boards.
Two biindfolded men works
simultaneously drawing and handin
10 two announcers. Oficials estimate
II would take nearly ~ hours to com
plete the drawing.
Secretary Baker drew the first nun
her. 25s. Chairman Chamberlain q
tho senate military affairs COMMITTEE
the second, Chairman Dent OF III
House the third. Senator \Marrer
ranking. Republican member o. y
Senate military anairs committees q
Evening journal., 1917-07-20
Assuming Position Of VictOrS, German Chan
celIOr Says Nation Looks Forward to
Continued Successes With Submarines
With Which People Expect to Shorten
the War.
NOT CONCERNED In AMERICAS
INTERVENTION in FRANCE, HE SAYS

vigorous possible fashion the fact that
Germany's new pilot is a militarst to
the core.
1--WE cannot again offer peace" the
Chancellor said. "If our enemies aban-
don their lust Of conquest and their aims
of subjugation and wish to negotiate
we will listen honestly and be ready
for peace-to listen to what they may
have 10 say.
"Until then we must hold out calmly
and patiently and courageously. What
Continued on Page Eight.)
Evening journal., 1917-07-20
DELAWARE MUST FURNISH
1902 MEN; ORDER IN WHICH
THEY ARE TO BE PASSED ON

Great local interest was displayed In f,
the selective army drawings at Washing
ton today. Newspapers began to be be-
sieged by telephone calls shortly after
IN o'clock this morning, when hundreds
tried to ascertain through that means
whether or not their numbers had been
drawn in the most momentous lottery
i'm the history of America. The bulletin
boards of THE EVENING JOURNAL
began to display the numbers drawn
soon after their receipt, and instantly
crowds began to collect.
stationed in prominent places around
the bulletin boards were men who were
watching the numbers as they were
nosted. and checking them against lists
which they carried, and which, evident
IL. covered the numbers drawn by many
of their friends and relatives.
Delaware must produce 1902 men
under the selective conscription schedule,
and these will be divided among the
soven districts of the State, four oi
which are in Wilmington, one IN rural
New Castle County and one each IN
Kent and Sussex counties. According TO
the regulations governing the conscrip-
tion. this will mean approximately ll2
mon 10 be drawn on the first call, from
each of the seven districts, and there
lore. the l72 men in Delaware, whose
numbers are first in numerical order IN
the list will be required TO report Tor
phvsical examination TO the Exemption
Board in their several exemption dls-
tricts. as soon as the announcements are
made by these boards.
As for the matter Of exemption or
discharge claims, those are matters
which should be taken up with the EH-
emption Board of each district, az the
time you appear before that board
There, upon request, men will be tur'
nished with all the information requir.
ed. together with the proper forms Of
afidsvits which will be required to sub
stantiate any exemption or discharge
claims that one may wish TO file.
Following is the order in which mer
. will be required TO report TO the eXemp
tion boards. which will pass upon theil
eligibility for service;
WILMINGTON. DISTRICT NO. I.
/ 25s Frank n. Williams,
7l3 WOllaStOn 81.
e-2522 Robert l.. Miller.
1916 West Tenth ST.
8 ass Carlton s. LattOmus,
617 North jackson st.
4-14s6 Herman VI. Skinner.
1911 Kirk Ave.
s. s54 GiOsiO TasS0nL
1881 West Sixth st.
6-1Sa4 Leavy Canty.
1i0S Tatnall ST.
isis Sylvester Freeman,
. Ills Chippey St
s-3957 John ). Benson. Jr-.
60 Rockford Road.
Evening journal., 1917-07-20

Dean Of the Wharton School. Uni
verslty Of Pennsylvania. and Delozler
Davidson, Elizabeth, n j.. a Lehigh
University man.
Secretary Baker In opening th0
drawing a. 9.80 said;
This Is an occasion OF great
dignity and sOlemnity.
arhe young men selected today are
hOnOred by the privilege Of serving
their country
The Secretary then emphasized the
exhaustive plans and efforts OF the
government 30 make the drawing ab-
sOlutely fair and impartial.
Evening journal., 1917-07-20
GETTING READY TO MOVE
HISTORICAL BUILDING

worirmen are underpinning the old
Historical Society building at Tenth and
Market, preparatory TO moving it to a
new foundation about thirty feet to the
south where II viii be preserved. II is
being moved to make way for the new
Institute Public Library building
Evening journal., 1917-07-20
Starting at go O'Clock, Blindfolded Men
Draw Fated Capsules Bearing Numbers
Which Notify Young Men of the Nation of
the Order Uncle Sam Wants Them to Re-
spOnd to the Call to Arms---10,5OO Num-
bers to be Picked--SOlemn Scene as Work
Progresses.
BY WEBB MILLER
United Press Staff Correspondent

ROOM BUILDING
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