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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Will Coordinate Military
Efforts and Push Naval
Action
War Aims Discussed
Entente Nations Sought to
Convince Russia That Amer
ica's Desires Were Theirs
/ special Corespondencsl

WASHINGTON, Aug IA series Of
Allied war conferences will begin soor,
it was said here to-day, for the purpose
of better coordinating military efforts
on all fronts, providing for more ag-
gressive naval action and 10 discuss
diplomatic policies. The United States
will be informed of the developments
at these conferences, but will not des-
ignate representatives 70 attend them.
The inter-Allied conference just con-
cluded in London is believed here TO
have been called to prepare restate-
ment of the Allies war aims, in con-
formity with the promise Of Premier
Lloyd George in response 20 Russias
declarations concerning peace.
This belief is supported by. cable
gram from London, received to-day,
which says: Baron Sonnino, the ltal-
ian Foreign Minister, is known TO have
expressed himself at the conference
with the greatest sincerity in empha-
sizing the Italian point OF view con-
corning the questions discussed, and
winning the Endorsement Of the Brit
ish and representatives of the other
Allied nations at the conference on the
questions which the present war has
created"
War Aims Discussed
The dispatch indicated that what
had been decided since 1913 (date OF
the London conference prescribing the
Albanian boundsries) received the IN
dorsement o. the conference. thus FUR
Their supporting the belief that the war
aims Of tina Allies formed the subject
Of the conference. The dispatch stated
that the conference had dispersed and
the visiting delegates left England.
Premier Lloyd George accompanied the
Italian Foreign Minister 70 the station
a mark Of special honor.
Il is thought here that the Brltlsh
Foreign Office will communicate the
decisions Of the conference 70 tne
Petrograd government, but there Is
doubt whether the declaration 70 De
drawn I'D for Russia VIII be puolIsned
at present. The conference is under
stood to have sought TO convince the
Russian Provisional Government thas
the war aims of the Allies are entirely
consonant with the war aims OF the
United States, as declared by Presldent
Wilson. and that they do not look TO
conquest Of territory, and 10 the COL
lecting Of indemnity as such, but are
directed toward, first. destroying Cen
trail Europe's militarism, and, second,
the safeguarding OF the rights Of ma
lions for the future, taking into con
sidcration the natural rights Of dis
tinct nationalities az present under the
yo!Ies Of Germany, Austria, Turkey and
Bulgaria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Henderson Criticised

W. A. Appleton, General Secretary of
the Federation of Trade Unions, issued
a statement to-day critiesing Mr.. Hen
derson's attitude.
"Bv insisting upon attendance at the
Stockholm conference" says the state
ment. "Mr. Henderson destroyed the
unity of the allied democracy, jeopar-
died the unity of the British move
ment and affrOnted the colonial and
American movements. he has given
his enemies the chance for which they
were always seeking during the three
wears Of the war and has placed the
government of which he is a member
~ very eouivocal position. One
wonders why"
A large number of workmen IN the
Bristol Channel shipyards issued
manifesto to-day declaring their unions
acted without their knowledge IN de-
Gliding on representation at Stockholm.
The announcement of Henderson =
resignation followed quickly on the
action Of the British Labor party, un-
der Mr.. Henderson's guidance, in de
Gliding to send delegates to the stock
holm conference. This appeal caused
no surprise.
The dual position of Mr.. Henderson
az a member of the Cabinet and as
leader of the Labor party became i'm,
possible when he began to conduct I'M
portant measures of public policy IN
his latter capacity, without the
knowledge Of or consultation with hrs
colleagues in the Cabinet. This stu
alton adds another 20 the difficulties
of Premier Lloyd George, but may
prove only temporary embarrass-
ment.
Labor Divided
Yesterdays decision by the Labor
party caused sharp difference in the
ranks of labor organizations, as well
al in public opinion. w. A. Appleton,
general secretary Of the Federation OF
Trades Unions, charges that Mr. Hen
derson has destroyed the unity OF the
Allied democracy and labor, the sea
mems union discussing the advisability
OF calling for referendum Of all labor
unions on the question Of sending
delegates TO Stockholm. Meanwhile
the seamen threaten 20 prevent ships
sailing with the delegates.
The diversity Of opinion in the news
papers on the situation Is wide. I'm,
portant journals, like The Tunes ana
"The Morning Post" bitterly oppose
one section Of the public comforting
with other nationslities. particularly
with enemies. on war questions. On
the other hand the important and in
no way pacifist Westminster Gazette"
says:
"The government should have taken
n clear line from the beginning, and
should have told the Russians that 1t
absolutely trusted our working people
in comforting with the working people
Of any other country and was confident
that the Allied cause would be safe IN
their hands"
The Manchester Guardian" also is
among the papers holding similar
views. These papers contend that the
British point of view and Great Brit
aims objects in the war never have
been really understood by the Rus
SLAMS. who largely consider that they
are "capitalistic" aims and that Amer
ics IL dominated BY the same element.
They claim also that the German
minority Socialists never have had the
British case adequately presented TO
them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12

b, able to render some little assistance
20 this end.
81 remain yours sincerely,
ARTHUR HENDERSON
Reply Of Lloyd George
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Colleagues Statement

statement giving the views OF Hen.
& sons colleagues In tho war Cabinet
u given out late tonight. II follows:
III The history Of the matter from the
+ pint Of view Of the government is as
lows:
6 Directly after the furore aroused by
#r HendsTson's visit 20 Paris in com.
bany with Mr. Macdonald the British
government wished 20 state emphstieAl-
~ its attitude toward the Stockholm
conference and 20 put is foot down.
But the French government was keenly
ANXIOUS that no drastic step should be
taken and preferred e let matters take
theis-coBrse, convinced Tint the Labor
and Socialist parties would arrive at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-12
Hcnderson's Statement

Mr. Henderson earlier in the day
gave out the following statement:
''In connection with the Labor Party
conference what are obviously inspired
statements appear in the press Of to-
day containing reflections upon him
self without being supported by evil
dence. He deprecates the possibility
of his attitude at the conference being
made the subject Of public recrimina-
tion or controversy. He can only re-
quest the public 70 suspend judgment
until they know the facts.
"If any statement Of his position is
20 be made at this iuncture IL will be
made in the proper place, namely, the
House Of Commons, and even then his
course will be Influenced in so far as
IL will affect the nations interested in
the successful prosecution Of the war.
"The above also aplies 20 q commu-
nicstion which Mr.. Henderson has re-
ceiyed from the Prime Minister with
an intimation that IL Is being sent 20
the press"
An unsigned communication issued
through the Press Association this
afternoon, which IL probably that re-
ferrcd 20 by Mr. Henderson, says:
"ln the view Of all Of Mr.. Hender-
sons colleagues, notably his Labor
colleagues in the Ministry, there could
be no other outcome than his resigna-
ton. 10 had become impossible FOR
him and them 20 sit az the same table.
20 wide Is the divergence between them
And so astounding his attitude in tho
= Wv OF hia cOllcaVuea
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
RiEEYAREaPaN ee.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: Here I am, Joan and Calla Lily. to answer to the charges as guilty. Do not blame you one bit for calling for old writers. One time, Calla Lily, you said: There must, be- a sreaSnn-", My only excuse Is ssput it off.Y I have Secn right here busy. When you call for old writers I would like to inquire what has be- come of that ff1ustrious host of last sprt:g who doomed up on. our horizon was Blue Nose, If she were here this morning she would be red nose, and migkt look at it and say: Blossom nose" Yes, and there was Mir. Solo mon Hurst. Why don't they write again with their ..-pith and poiut2'' 2''
 Paula: Let me give you my method of making Hamburg go far. Buy one pound (no Epone) of round steak, have butcher grind it. Take one tablespoon of flour and one of butter, put in porce- lain pan and heat until blended. stir ring it, remove from stove, add one- half teacup of milk and yolk of egg; return to stove and stir until thick; put meat into this with salt and pep per; form into cakes. roll in cracker, meal or flour, and fry in lard nice brown. From this you will get ten serve. "t<s r 4; :;
 The water that the potatoes have been boiled in can be used for srnvy. After blending flour and grease in fry Ing pan, pour on potato water
 What has become of Enid? Wish she would write descriptive letters of her travels. I know it would interest us stay y-at-hoInes.
 Merry Widow: would like to hear from you.
 Joan: Your letter shall be answered soon. I do hope the old writers will make a drive and let Us hear from them..-. - --s .:~--.-.E- |. Who has read "Just David" and The Road to Understanding" both by Flea =: nor H. Porter?
 For good war story. read "Chris-' tine" by Mary Cho1nonde1ey. When reading @ book, always commit the name of the author brighter by continued health, happi- ness and prosperity.
 BILLIE
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
LITTLE STUNTS FOR THE CHILL.
 DREN.

Dear Social Corner Mothers: It is a good idea to let the children make their own Christmas gifts for one an- other. My boy of nine has made card board furniture covered with wall paper for his sisters dollhouse, wood en animals cut with an inexpensive hand-saw from patterns copied out of books and magazines, and toy iron ing board and stand which gave great pleasure.
 The animals were cut from cigar boxes, sandpapered, colored, and mounted on wooden stands. The baby liked them better than boughten toys.
 My six and ten year old girls made a wagon of a pasteboard box, covered irside and out with pretty postcards of children and animals. with cord to draw it by. For the baby they fash toned a pair of reins made of old hair ribbons washed and braided and two sieishbeils sewed on. a family of paper dolls with originally designed and co1ored clothes, and a fish pond game, quite as attractive as the one in the store, were other gifts made by their small fingers.
 The best of it is, even the baby win say when he sees one of these play things, Brother made my horse for me" and he and brother are both twice sls happy.
 '-' A LIVE MOTHER.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
DID YOU EVER.

Dear Social Corner Friends: Did you ever make black 6oI cut of old black stockings for the ldddies for Christ nRs I made one IS inches talk Used black wool for hair. Dutch cut with large red bow. Worked eyes, nose and mouth and dressed it in turkey red. It was unique.
 I wonder if any one wouif like to make ascotton yarn doll for some baby They are vcry cute and ran be washed. Get one-haif of fine cetton yarn and wind ti1fs over stin cardboard, tie firm arid after removing ths cardboard you wilt have a large tassel Cut through the bottom and pull out . dozen or more strands and. braid for the hair. Tie with narrow ribbon at the top and end of the braid and trim the end of the braid even.
 Now tie around the taasel about two inches from the top to form the head. and use two beads or large French knots for the eyes. Work the eyebrows with black cotton and the mouth with red, and buttonhole stitch over two strands of the yarn to form the nose. On each side of the neck allow as many strands as wished for the arms, and tie good and tight around for ths waist. Don't braid the arms, but tie the ends to form little tasseis for. the hands an1 cut off evens trim the hot tom and tie ribbon about the neck. wrfsts and wzist.
 DOLLY DuHKUM.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
THE HOUSE ON THE HILL.

Dear Sisters of The Social Corner: Up the hill that, leads to the cc/ntry ways will be found this quiet house. Its individuality lies mainly in it's unique location and surroundings-a home of gardens and sunshine. Be- fore entering look away to the out lying ranges of hills that encircle the ne1ghboring city One above the oth- an occasional church spire, whose cross brilliantly reflects he rays of the sun, touches the horizon.
 Close to the sides of this home the honeysuckle has fastened its tend down the lane to the orchard, hedges, green amidst the winters desolation, guard the way.
 Stormy are the winds that are now r,Ith1essly tearing the branches of these sturdy trees and the snow lies cold around their feet, but the strip ped boughs sfoutly defy the gales and their bare outlines pathetically demon strate beyond words the poetry of art. Each little tuft of withered grass and yellow stalk bending under the chill ly blasts tells it's own story.
 To the on1ooker the garden may look dreary, but these shrubs are waiting and preparing xunder their days when they will be ag1ow with eoloring and light.
 Close to the wall the ferns are snug ly hidden. They seem to love the cold rocks and lean closely over them. The changing seasons happily makes no impression upon their fadeless abiding green.
 : But the crowning glory of this gar den is. the harvest. The varieties of berries, vegetables and fruits that ripen one after another as the season advances and are stored away until another harvest shall come.
 These are but a few of the attrac- tions of this house on the, hiE-tfis beautiful peaceful home so far from the raging confiicts-not forgetting its occupants, to whom convey my sim cere greetings and with whom I have many times enjoyed the comforts of this home and the harvests of this garden.
 TJE, T T1,TI r -SpyNSTEp
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
RECIPES FOR MuFFiNs,

Dear Social Corner Sisters: The following are selected-recipes for muf- fins:
 Rice Muffins-Two cups cold boiled enc tablespoon sugar, one and one half teaspoons baking powder, one-haf pint milk, three eggs. Dilute rice, made free from dumps, with milk and beaten eggs; sift together four. sugar, salt and powder. add to preparation, mix into firm batter, fill cold muffin pans two-thirds, bake 15 minutes.
 Rye Mufhns-One pint rye flour, one-half pint cornmeal. one-haH pint flour, one teaspoon sugar, one teaspoon salt, three teaspoons. baking powder. one tablespoon butter, two eggs, one pint milk. Sift rye, cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt and powder; rub in butter; add beaten eggs and milk; mix in firm batter: two-thirds fill muffin pans; bake Is minutes.
 pne-fourth cups scalding milk on one cup white cornmeal; cover; let stand 10 minutes; add one cup cold boiled rice; mix; add one cup flour mixed with three teaspoons baking powder, two tablespoons sugar, one teaspoon salt. two we'll beaten eggs, two table spoons melted butter; beat hard; bake.
 Potato Muffins-Boil and mash three potatoes; add one teaspoon salt, one tablespoon butter; beat we'll; add two eggs, One-naI1 cup milk. flour, one teaspoon baking powder; bake on hot griddle in creased rings.
 Sweet Muffins-One cup sugar, one egg, one tablespoon melted butter, one pint sweet milk, three cups flour, two teaspoons baking powder, one teaspoon salt; mix and sift dry ingredients; add milk and beaten egg and butter; beat hard. bake in creased mufnR pans.
 Delicious Ham Muffins-One- fourth cup butter, three -fourths cup chopped cooked ham. one beaten egg, three teaspoons baking powder, three -fourths cup graham flour, one cup flour, one cup milk beat butter to a cream, add nam. mix we'll, then add egg. graham four, flour .sifted with powder and milk; mix thoroughly and divide into 12 hot muffin tins; bake % minutes; serve hot or cold.
 Best wishes to all.
 EASTER LILY. "
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
TO SERVE OYSTERS.

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am sending a few recipes: z.
 Fried Oysters Oysters may be treated in same way or may be dipped in batter made of three beaten eggs, a tablespoon of four. three tablespoons milk; season with salt and oyster liquor.
 Oyster Ste~-One quart oysters, one cup oyster liquor. one-iaaif cup water, one tablespoon butter. one tablespoon rolled crackers, one-fourth teaspoon salt, half teaspoon or one-eighth tea spoon pepper; drain and clean the oys- ters; scald. strain the liquor; add to the strained liquor the water, season ing, butter and cracker crumbs: let it come to boil; add the oysters; cook them till the edges curl; half cup of milk or cream may be added before serving.
 GrilIed Oysters-Clean, drain and dry two dozen large oysters; sprinkle with salt and pepper; fry in hot grid dle. allowing two tablespoons of but : ter; brown on one side, then turn and brown on the other; do not let griddle get too hot. Serve four to each person cn two-inch square Of rye cake.
 Sugar Cookies-Beat together one cup butter, two cups sugar, add two eggs beaten thoroughly, one-half cup milk, two cups flour in which is mixed a teaspoon baking powder; add enough more flour to roll thin. A good cookey is often spoiled by slow baking.
 PAULA
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
PoTLATCH'S WAR BREAD.

bere again! Hello. evcrybody!
 Haven't forgotten one Of you, and although a little late will send you all a thank you who kindly remem- bered me with birthday greetings the past, season, with your picnics Should love to join you, but not likely to for some time. It is a busy time ali right. Seems like it's about all planning, canning, making and mend ing this way-at least at our house.
 We have had the incest fail 1 eI-- remember. I have done a lot = '. or> in The Corner garden,
 It's so warm one-->= rot realize win ter is close :-s. And Christmas will -:con ke Here.
 How can we be merry when the people are in such strife We can do cur part and give our thoughts in hope of victory-and peace, soon. 7 l visited Sister Wildwood last week. She cannot write very well as her eyes are troubling her; but she sends greetings to. you all.
 I wonder what has become of R. D., Ready Sweet Lavendar and many other old timers?
 This is one of our war breads and T hope someone will try it:
 Rzhing Powder Bread: One third cup sugar. three cups graham flour tnot sifted), one cup white flour, five level teaspoons good baking powder sifted with white four, one, teaspoon salt. Miss and add either fruit or nuts@as one; desires Stir until well foured. Make into dough by adding two and one-half cups of sweet milk; pour mixture" into single loaf pans and let stand one half hour before baking.
 As ever Sister .....,..
 ..POTLATCH.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
Sea tile.
HOW SAMMY ENTERTAlNED THE
 MINISTER.

At the home of Joshua Blinkins on
 Thanksgiving day there YVES. only one guest invited to dinner, the minister Of the place, who was much interested in MT. and Mrs! Blinkins' only child 8 boy of eight years. bright boy for his age.
 After the dinner was oye~ the older people became much interested in telling stories and other things of in terest to themselves.
 Sammy, who had said nothing for an hour, sat back in his chair and seemed to be in deep. thought. The minister said to him: sammy what seems to be troubling you so much !? You have said nothing for some time! What are you thinking about ?" Sammy looked up to the minister | and said: Can you answer questions good" =.
 The reply was; Yes" - l. Then how can this be true: Pa and Ma talk lots about page in the Norwich Bulletin called The Social Corner, and only last night they said Rumble Bee, Calla Lily, Crimson Ram | bier Violet and Blue Bells were all out Thanksgiving time!"
 There is. Aunt Mary and the Lord only knows how many other aunts they talk Of! How can they all be aunts to- me? One goes by the name of r.. Doolittle-does. she do little work or is she am awful worker2s One signs the name. 5af- GId5 SOL < DoSIyou think they nnean the old coiored woman who used to work for, Ma and we calltd Old Sal? 'sAnether is .Potlatch.7 You don't suppose they. mean door latch, do you [? The latch -strfng is. always out at our house for ministers. The Bulle- tin gives prizes in this Corner busi- ness-does that take in ministers?" sammy waited for the answers to his questions. S{' r-: f 70" The minister said: ''As do not be- long to the Social Corner Club I am unable to ansWeF yoar questions with l'out further thought.
 Well" sammy said. t1et me give you something easy. my Uncle Silas told me. A beautiful girl was pre- scented with a diamond ring by her lover who was going away for two years. As he put the ring on her fin ger he said ;HrFYou wear that ring un- ltii I return, and I will marry you" The girl was at the salt water in bathing one day, and saw a large num- Der of big fish swimming around near her: and upon@ cornin g. opt- of the wa t-ter, to her great disappointment she discovered she mad lost her ring. A large fish was caught near where she was in bathing and what do you sup pose they found in that fish ?" The minister tanswered promptly: "Whyi. They found the ring!" Mo- saids. Sammy, they. found nothing but Sbones!" i HS -iS RURAL DELIVERY
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15

Dear Social Corner Sisters: I am sending in a few recipes that are very good: -----z:-~-
 Salmon croqusttesLAix one can of salmon with twice its amount of mash ed potatoes, rice or cracker ~crum bs and well beaten egg; shape into cakes and fry a pice brown. If the mixture is too stiff to shape well, add a very little hot water.
 A Goed Cake; Recipe -, Cream one half cup butter with one cup sugar, add one well beaten egg, one cup sweet milk. three teaspoons baking pow ter in. one and one-half cups flour and Aavoring to suit the taste. This makes a nice loaf or layer cake. .s.--
 Sons- Milk Cake-One acupv each of sugar and sour milk one teaspoon. of soda dissolved in the sour milk, two cups flour, one teaspoon of butter, half cup chopped raisins; add a half tea- spoon each of nutmeg and cinnamon.
 One-Two- Three Piecrust-One cup of flour. with a generousap pinch of salt sifted in, two tablespoons. of lard and three tablespoons of cold water, with a half teaspoon of vinegar, stirred in. The vinegar makes ths crust more nal<y .ysg
 Chatterbox has a birthday aRec, IS. I hope all s. C. Sisters ana Brothers will send her card. ss,- F. ~ u
 Best wishes to all
 s7irir WELCOME ME.
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