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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
AMERICAN PACKERS
REFUSE CHEAP MEAT
Turn Down $4,000 Mexican
Cattle 6 Cents Pound.

San Francisco, Nov. 1a.-Despita the
big price of meat and meatless days,
ID. II. Eastman. representing cattle in
terests in Mexico. said tonight that he
had been unable to find n market for
n herd of $4,000 prime beef that came
from the ranch of General Alvarado
Obrecon of Mexico and are offered at
six cents n pound.
The butchers used various excuses
in turning down the offer" Eastman
said. usually that their storage rooms
were full. ! am positive that if a
market were offered Mexico could fur
nish many times this amount. In ad-
dition to this. 10000 horses and burro
hides were offered at from 81 TO IS
per pclt. but despite the high prices
for shoes. there is no market for this
leather and tanneries her. are using
hides of these kinds
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
Hope It Will Pave
Way Toward Peace.

Amsterdam, Nov. 15.--The Berlin
newspapers comment at length on the
French and English crisis, precipitated
by the Paris speech of Mr. Lloyd
George. whose resignation most of the
German papers consider certain. They
expressed the hope that his depart
urc" will clear the political atmosphere
OF Europe and pave the way for peace.
The Berliner Tageblatt asserts that
Mr.. Asquth is sure to succeed Pre-
mier Lyoyd- George.
The Vorwaerts today prints long
editorial on the French and British
ministerial crisis. The newspaper
considers the fall of the French pre-
mier. Painleye. q mere foot note to the
history Of the war. but that of Prime
chapter. 1t says that the fact that
Lloyd George is webbing" attracts
the eyes Of the whole world. Should
he fan 1t may not mean peace, but ii
will mean a long step in the direction
of peace.
"Mr. Lloyd George" says the vor-
wacrts. long since has gambled away
his best stake-his following among
tho masses and now is reeling about
without Il foothold"
The Vorwaerts claims that Mr..
Lloyd George has forsaken the wise
principle Of seeking an alliance with
international socialism which it asserts
Is the great power of the future. even
of the German people, Notwithstanding
all efforts to annihilate 1t.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
Only in the Sector of Asiago
Plateau Have Invaders
Made Progress.
ROMANS STRENGTHEN
LINE FOR ENCOUNTER
Despite Arduous Retreat, Re-
enforcement of Northern
Line Is Made.
BY Associated Press.

Everywhere along the battlefront the
Italians are holding the enemy in
check, except in the hilly region in the
vicinity of the Asiago plateau, where
additional gains have been made by
the invaders. The new advances by
the Tcutonic allies, as observed on the
war maps, do not indicate that points
of extremely great strategic value have
been won, but rather that the Italians
before superior numbers and at the
same time have Strengthened out and
lessened the length Of their front.
In the hills north of the Venetian
plain. General DiaZ. the new comman
der in chief of the Italians, has with
drawn his advanced posts south of
Monte Tomatico. On the Asiago pla
teau and thence eastward to where the
battle front meets the upper reaches Of
the Piave river the German and Aus
tro- Hungarian forces are adding
strength to their attacks. doubtless
hoping TO drive through the highland
country to the plains of Nenetia before
the expected arrival Of British and
French reinfOrcements becomes a fact.
Reinforce Northern Line.
Notwithstanding the arduous retreat
from the lsonZo westward, the Italians
evidently have been able to reinforce
their northern line sufficiently to give
battle to the enemy in such strength as
to prevent a precipitate invasion of
the lowlands. where undoubtedly it Is
the ambition of the enemy to turn the
flank of the defenders and force Il
withdrawal of their line still farther
westward.
Along the Pave. from the region of
Feltre to the Adriatic. the invaders at
numerous points have endeavored to
make new crossings Of the river, but
everywhere they have been thwarted.
Those already on the west bank of
the river are being hard held to their
original positions the artillery and
rifle fire of the Italians Keeping them
in check.
Near Zenson the positions of the
enemy gradually are being encroached
upon. while near the mouth of the
river at Grisolera, the invaders in the
swampy lowlands constantly are unde,
a vigorous shell and rifle fire.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
HUSTLINC NEEDED
TO GO over TOP"
Miss0ula County Needs
1000 to Fill Quota to
Y. NJ. CA. Fund.

Small subscriptions featured the
drive for funds for the Y. NJ c. A.
yesterday in Missonla and when the
committees reported last night n total
OF $40 had been subscribed, which
leaves more than $1,000 to be raised
during the next two days to bring the
county up to the allotment
The workers yesterday appealed to
the small wage earning class and the
appeal was answered in a most sur
prisins way. Many of the working
men subscribed literally and some OF
the pledges signed We're for amounts
greater than was expected
George Weisel. who has charge of
the local drive. said last night that he
was highly pleased with the generos-
tty shown yesterday and he urged all
those who have not been asked to
make it Il point to see some of the
committee before Saturday.
Ready response was made by the
employees OF tho Missonls4 Mercantile
company to the call for money to help
the Y. NJ c. A. in it's work at the
battle front. Q. c. Darlington, who is
in charge of the canvas in the Mis-
sonla store, says that each one of the
-Go young men and women employed
through the departments, has made
generous contributions. The quota of
the Missoula Mercantile company will
be raised without counting the gifts
made by the heads of the company di-
rectly to the city manager.
This donation comes close upon the
piff nf undo hnS ia, ;a,
in France, made a few days ago by
the employees of the NJ ". company
-Four of the six boxes shipped by the
Missoula Woman's Patriotic associa-
tion this week, owere filled with the
garments purchased by the money
contributed by the u. NJ. employees.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
Slavs Losing Confidence
in l.enine and TrOtzky

Copenhagen. Nov. IA Helsing-
Tors dispatch 10 the Pilitiken says that
the military committee last night re-
ceiNed the following by telephone:
when the revolutionary troops re-
conquered. Gatehina. kerensliy. with
1000 to 5000 men. retired to the south
An order was given to cut Off his re-
treat and part Of the northern army
was dispatched To attack him in the
rear.
The people seem to have lost con-
tidcncc in I.cniue and Trots sky. II is
intended TO form n social revolutionary
coalition government. with represen-
tativcs OF all parties except the Well
io-do, The first task of the new gov
ernment will be TO make peace with
the enemy
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
Reorganize Montana U
Is ChancellOr's Dictum

Helena, Nov. l5.-The University of
Montana will be reorganized the bet
ter to meet the needs of the nation in
war. In q conference called. for De-
cember 3 in this city by Chancellor r.
G. Elliott. the chiefs OF the affiliated
schools will discuss the new problems
and duties the war has thrust upon
them. we must rid ourselves Of a
certain amount OF accumulated moss. -
said DR.. Elliott In discussing the meet
ing today. Higher education must be
made more simple. more direct and
more useful Our institutions must be
made to watch, their step"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
Papers and Formulas
of Suspicious Nature
Discovered on Person
Attempt TO Destroy Letters When Unexpectedly Visited by
Officer Leads to His Observation-Disclosures Him
SELF Pool and Billiard Expert
GOVERNMENT AGENTS NOTIFIED


and
country
Although nothing
TACT that he tore bunch OF letters and hid
hotel
to
to ma a
qaor OF the
IS UNCOVERED ACCIDENTALLY.
Officer Lease Wilcox accidentally
He Wilcox
ficerl Lease to
alton
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
ALL SAMM[Es WOUNDED
BY SAME GERMAN SHELL

With tn" American Army in France
Nov. la.~-Ey the Associated Press A
number of American infantrymcn suf-
fering from shell wounds, arrived to-
day at the base hospital. All tn. cas-
ualticS were caused hy the same shell
\ group OF Americans were in Il
shack in the reserve when the Ger
mans began shclline heavily. The of
ficers ordered the men to n dugout.
hut before they cauld get there u large
shell dropped on the position ana ex-
rloded. The American artillcrsts
concentrated their fire on the COM
mlnicating trenches Of the enemy and
II Is believed that their shells caused
considerable casualty and damage.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
DECLARES kERENskY HAS
NOT ENTERED :PE1ROGRAD

Stockholm. Nov. IA Russian who
arrived at Haparanda from petrograd
Wednesday says that kerensky's
troops had not entered Petrograd
Monday and he did not believe they
would enter. as the garrison, number
ing $4,000 remained faithful to the
maximalists.
The cause OF Kerenskys unpopular
ity. according to this Russian was his
opposition to peace and he further de-
clared that if the Maximalists could
have made peace, they would be mas.
ters everywhere. All hope was in the
proposed coalition cabinet and he
added:
III such n government cannot he
formed, we will have civil war"
Telegraphic communication with
Petrograd is still completely suspend
cd. The only news of the events there
has been brought by travellers to Fin
land or transmitted by telephone. and
these reports add to the confusion by
their failure to give dates of the va
rions alleged happenings.
According to what is apparently the
latest telephone report from Finland
all was quiet in Petrograd last night
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
Great White Way Yields
to Fuel Saving Demands

New York. Nov. la.--War's neces-
sites dimmcd Broadway's bright
lights tonight. For nearly three hours
after dusk that famous thoroughfare
was in semi-eclipsc because OF the
federal fuel administrators decree
that the coal which has supplied cur
rent for huge electric signs can he
used to better advantage.
Promptly at 7:45, however. the
millions of electric bulbs on the Great
White Way" flashed into life and they
were greeted with cheers by tho
crowds that are ever present in
Broadway.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
PiEIESS DAYS,

Minneapolis. Nov. l5.-Thc Mime
apolis restaurant keepers and mana
gers association at n meeting tonight,
voted to eliminate pie from their
menus one day each week as a food
conservation measure.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
Reports Say Kerensky
In Control of Moscow

London, Nov. 15.---The Wolff bureau
the official German news bureau, ac-
cording to Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Geneva. admits that the
provisional Rerensky) government
has mastered the revolt in Moscow
1t says that Lenine still controls Petro-
grad. where the fighting was severe
yesterday afternoon.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
|. v. v. REIGN Of TERROR
PLANNED FOR OKLAHOMA

Tulsa. okla. Nov. l5.-~Plots to wreck
troop trains, assassinaie certain coun-
tS officials and members of the draft
board. burn cotton gins and railroad
depots. We're hatched at a meeting of
l. W. w. leaders at Sasakawa, accord
ing to a warning received by Tulsa Of
ficials tonight.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
Strike on Huge Scale
Breaks Out in Finland

Stockholm. Nov. IA general
strike has broken out in Finland. Rail-
road communication from Tornea to
Russia has stopped entirely and tele-
graphic communication across Finland
Is broken.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16

John W. Foster, prominent author
ity on international law. was born in
Indiana March 9. 1886. He received his
education at the University Of Indiana
and Harvard, getting his doctor of law
degree from Yale, Princeton, Indiana
and Pennsylvania universities. He
served for four years in the Union
army and during the Civil war.
From 1879 to 1886 he acted as minis
ter to Mexico, Russia and Spain. Dur
ing the dispute over the Bearing sea
fisheries with Great Britain Mr.. Fos-
ter served as agent Of the United
States in the arbitration meeting which
was held in Paris. In 1895 he acted
as counsel for China IN her peace ne
gotiations with Japan and in 1897 was
sent to Russia again as special ambas-
sador. He was member of the Anglo
American commission on Canadian
questions in 1s9S-SS. was agent of the
United States before the Alaskan boun-
Diary tribunal in 1908 and also served
as Chinese representative to the second
Hague conference in 1907.
Mr.. Foster has contributed many
valuable papers on questions of inter-
national law, among which are: "a
Century Of American Diplomacy.
~American Diplomacy in the Orient
1.-THE Practice of Diplomacy" Arbitra-
Sion and the Hague Court" "Diplo-
matic Memoirs" and various diplo.
matic papers and addresses.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
Red Cross Asks for More
Soldiers Knit Garments

Washington. Nov. l5.-An urgent ap-
peal to the women of the country for
more knitted sweaters. socks and wrist
let's for the soldiers and sailors was
issued tonight by the Red Cross war
council in Il statement disclosing that
the Red Cross has been obliged to buy
half a million machine made sweaters
to meet immediate demand.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
coNv,cTs ARE CAPTURED.

Portland. Nov. l5.-Farlev Hunt and
John Major. negro convicts who es-
capped from the honor squad" near the
Salem penitentiary recently. were cap
tnred today by n posse few miles
from here.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
TWO AMERICAN STEAMERS
SENT DOWN BY U-BOATs

lean steamer WAS reported sunk
off the Canary Islands by n torpedo
November 7 and another. also by
torpedo, off the Algerian coast near
DJidpclli, on November 9. accord
ing to II report by the United
States hydrographie office here
The names of the vessels are not
given
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
Casualties in Canadian
Army Exceed Enlistments

Ottawa. Ont, Nov. 15.-The total
expeditionary forces in October ex-
ceeded the total nun:,er of recruits
enlisted during the same period by
1893. according to figures given out
today by the militia department. The
total wastage was 3.64S, against 1920
new enlistments.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
WELCOMES AMERICANS.

Paris, Wednesday, Nov. l5.-Presi-
dent Poincare today welcomed the
delegation o. American congressman
to France in behalf OF the nation. He
asked the congressman to convey his
respects to President Wilson,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
Says Plenty Big Guns and
Ammunition VIII Win War

Chicago, Nov 15.-American lives
can be safesuardod best by supplying
without stint big guns and plenty OF
ammunition. in tho opinion of Medill
Mccormick, Illinois congressman. who
returned here today after visiting the
allied army in Europe on every front
from the English channel to the
Adriatic sea.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

There was little change in yester-
days weather, the same cloudy skies.
the same chilliness. which have been a
characteristic of the present week. Too
late for golf and not aisagreenblc
enough to make indoor sports invit-
ing.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
ENTERS VETERINARY CORPS.

Helena, Nov. l5.-Dr. NJ. r. Knowles.
former state veterinarian. leaves to-
morrow for Ohio. where he will enter
the army veterinary corps as n second
lieutenant.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16

Varied reports are still coming
through concerning the situation in
Russia, hut out Of the maze it has been
impossible to disentangle one state
ment that may be considered trust
worthy. One report has Petrograd in
flames and another 1000 persons killed
In the streets of Moscow. during the
fighting between the kerensky and
Bolsheviki factions. Still another Is to
the effect that a coalition government
has been formed IN Moscow. with
members OF the ROlsheviki holding
portfolios in it. Other unconfirmed re :
ports are to the effect that anarchy
reigns in kiev and other Russian cities
and that excesses against the Jews are
being committed. Comparative quiet
still prevails along the western front
in France agd Belgium.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
N|TRO-Cly yCER|N BLOWS
UP OKLAHOMA OIL PLANT

Tulsa, Okla, Nov. 15.-The gaso-
line plant Of tho Standard OIL COM
pany in Payne county was blown
up by nitro. .glycerine tonight, ac-
cording to word telephoned to
Tulsa at midnight.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
Does Not Want Gao.


Il had personal experience while in
America Of the obstruction and delay
in certain departments in London
which. for example. postponed sending
Lord Readings vital and most sue
ccssful mission. ! find the censor
ship still being misused and that men
in various positions of authority, who
should have heen punished have been
retained and in some cases. elevated
The spirit Of the men and women of
Great Britain is clearly as eager and
splendid as ever. We have In my
belief the most efficient army In the
world led by one of tho greatest gem
erals and | am well aware OF the fine
achievements Of many others of our
soldiers. sailors and statesmen. but
feel in the present circumstances.
can do better work II | maintain my
independence and am not gagged by
n loyalty that I do not feol iowa rds
the whole of your administration
Sounds American Warning.
May I also take this Opportunity of
giving warning about our relations
come? We have had the tragedy of
Russia, partly to lack OF allied
propaganda to connteract that OF the
Germans. We have had the tragedy
OF italy, largely due To that same en- :
emy propaganda. We have had the
tragedies of Serbia. Rnmania and
Montenegro. There is one tragedy
which | am sure we shall not have and
that is the tragedy OF the United
States.
But from, countless conversa.
tions with leading Americans, I
know that unless there is swift
improvement in our methods here.
the United States will rightly take
into its own hands the entire mdn-
agenent Of a great part Of the
war. II will not sacrifice its
blood and treasure to the ineom.
petent handling Of the affairs Of
Europe.
In saying all this. which Is very
much on my mind. believe me I have
none but the most friendly feeling to-
| ward yourself and that am greatly
| honored by your suggestion.
"Y"nrs sincerely. Northciiffo."
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
INTERNATIONAL LAW
AUTHORITY is DEAD
John w. Foster Passes Away
at Washington Home.

Washington, Nov. l5.-John W. Fos
ter, former minister to China and the
dean Of the American diplomatic corps
father law of Secretary Lansing.
died lo,re today after a long illness. AT
one time he was secretary of state.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16

Forecast-Fair Friday and prob
ably Saturday with moderate tenn
perature.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
Hits British Ministry.

Returning after five months spent
in the virilc atmosphere of tho United
States and Canada l find that while
these two countries are proceeding
with their war preparations with d
fcrvor and enthusiasm. little under.
stood on this side Of tho Atlantic:
while tho United States instantly put
into operation conscription over which
We wohblcd for two years and Is max
in. short work of sedition mongcrs:
while Canada already has given such
proofs of thoronghness as the dis
franehisemcnt Of conscientious OBJ
jectors. and tho standardization Of all
enemy aliens naturalzoa within the
last Il years; while. We for our par,
are asking immense sacrifice from
these people. there still arc in office
here those who daily with such urgent
questions as that of unity of war con-
troll. eradication Of sedition mobiliza-
tion of the whole man and woman
power of the country and the intro
duction of compulsory food rations.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
NOrthcliffe Tells LlOyd
George of His Observa-
tiOnS in America.
DECLINING MINISTRY
JOB GIVES VEHICLE
Warns British Premier
United States Will Not En-.
dure Mismanagement.

London, Nov -. Lord N"r,hciifir
has declined n proffcr OF the admin.
istration of the new air ministry made
to him by Premier Lloyd George.
In long letter to the premier. Lord
\orthclific explains that his refusal
of the portfolio is due to dissaiisfac-
tion with some of the methods of Mr.
LLOYD Georges administration csnc-
cially with regard to relations with the
United States and says that Lord
'Northcliffe's desire, therefore, is to
maintain an indcrcndcni attitude
The letter follows:
Dear Prime Minister: ! have Civ
en- anxious consideration to your re-
neatod invitations that | should take
charge OF tho new air ministry. The
reason which lmpcllcd me to decline
that great honor and responsibility
are in no way concerned with tho Of
flee. which is rightly to hc set mp
They are roughly as follows,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-11-16
ALLEGED HUN SPY IS CAPTURED BY MSS0UlA OFFICIALS
The Weather

i Friday, Nov. 15.--Sun rises G:52;
sun sets 4:48.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-04
DIPLOMA ARRIVES
 FOR YOUNG SOLDIER

MT. and Mrs. T. B. Lyle yesterday received from Washington and Lee university, at Lexington, Va, a di- ploma for their son, Lawrence De- woody Lyle, who graduated this spring, with the degree of bachelor of laws, and who left school May 13 to enter the officers reserve camp at Fort Logan H. Roots. The diploma was formally awarded June 12.
 President Smith stated in letter accompanying the diploma, that the announcement that young Lyle had en- listed in government service was greted with cheers from the student body. President Smith closed his let ter with "thousand good wishes for him and his future, hoping he will gain a rich experience in the war but come back home untouched"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-07-04
Want Congress to Act.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 3.-An ap- peal for an immediate congressional investigation of race riots in East St. Louis is contained ill 8 memorial sent to Representatives John R. Mann and CiauG Kitchins in Washington by an emergency meeting of the Negro Ma sional Educational congress, held here tonight.
 A telegram of protest against the rioting also was sent to President Wilson by J. Silas Harris of Kansas City. president of the Negro National Educational congress.
 Present conditions at East St. Louis could not exist in any other civilized country without protest from the ruling power thereof. A continuation of such brutalities as are now being enacted in that city will kill the patriotism of every negro in America, which would be most un- fortunate in this hour of national