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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

order to shorten it's duration and avoid its extension. Far from that, the com merce of the neutral countries of the whole world and particularly that of America. has a great responsibility be- fore history, because all the neutral na- tions more or less, have lent their as- slstance in money. in provisions, In mu- nitions or in fuel. and in this way have fed and prolonged this great contlagra- tion
 "By reason of high human morals and for their own national preservation, the neutral nations are obligated to abandon this procedure and also to refuse to continue lending their assistance that has made possible the continuation of the war for over two years. This end the
 Mexican government, acting within the most strict respect for the sovereignty of the countries at war, inspired by the highest humanitary sentiments and guid- ed at the same time by the sentiment ot ealf- and defense, permits itself to propose to the government Of your excellency. as it is also due to the other governments that working in &C., cord and proceeding upon the basis of the most absolute equality for both groups of comb atant powers, to invite them to put an end to the present war, either by themselves or taking advantage of the good offices or of the friendly me diation of all the nations that jointly may accept this invitation.
 "If within a reasonable length of tune peace cannot be established by this means, the neutral countries will then take the necessary measures in order to
 confine the conflagration to its srrscr limits, refusing to the belligerents all
 kinds of clements and stopping the mer-
 chant traffic with the nations of the
 world, until the end of the war is
 achieved.
 'The Mexican government recognizes
 that in its proposition it steps aside g.
 little from the principles of international
 law which until now have been in force
 in the relations of the neutrals with the belligerents. But we ought to recognize
 that the present European war is con- flict without any precedent in the his- tory of humanity. which demands su-
 pr eme effort and new remedies that can not be found within the narrow and somewhat egotistical limits of interna- tiopal law as known up to date. .eThe government Of Mexico understands
 that no neutral nation, powerful as it may be, could by itself take step of
 this nature and that the result of this
 measure only can be reached with the cooperation of the neutral governments
 possessing the greatest international in fluerce before the belligerent nations "It pertains especially to the United States, Argentina, Brazil and Chile in America, and to Spain, Sweden, and Nor way in Europe, which are more influen- tial and more at liberty to take de- teranined stand before the belligerents concerned to foster this initiative, which, not because it proceeds from a nation which is supposed to be weak at the present time and therefore incapable of an effective international effort, is never theless worthy of serious study and min- ute consideration"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
SANDBAG METHODS USED ON GERARD

Copenhagen, February 13 (Via Lon- don)-The attempt of the German gov ernment to negotiate through James ". Gerard. who had retired as ambas- sador to Germany. desireC concessions and pledges. was of a nature to lead Mr Gerard to acharacterize it in con- versations with foreign office rep resentative as "sandbagging" and to refuse to even trasmit the text of the concessions desired, unless he was all lowed to report in code-a privilege of which he had been deprived since the rupture of relations.
 Incidentally the same embargo on embassy communications was extended afterwards to telegraphing in open
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

language within the empire. in attempt to convey instructions to American consuls; then to long distance tele- phones used for the same purpose, and finally to letters of the embassy to the local Berlin telephone service and even to the use by the personnel of local telephones at nearby hotels. It is fair to state, however, that as soon as the letter restrictions were brought to the attention of Dr. Alfred Thinner mann, the foreign minister, he declared that they were due to a mistake of some overzealous minor officials and the local telephone communications to the embassy were immediately restored and the embargo within the empire was lifted, so far as it did not apply to official communications.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
BERNSTORFF BIDS
 FAREWELL YOU. s.

ton of eight years. Visitors during the past day or so have found the former ambassador sitting in front of the big fireplace there with stacks of letters before him, glancing over them one by one and destroying most of them but placing a few aside.
 Tomorrow. the former ambassador s last in Washington, will be occupied by more farewells and probably part of the afternoon will be spent in a moving picture theatre Both Count Won Bernstorff and his wife are espe- cially fond of the movies and even during the busy days since he was handed his passports he has found op- portunity to spend an hour or two watching a play on the screen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
JUNGLE SAM" GIVES
 WARNING TO CUBA
 TO BE CAREFUL
tContinued from Page One,

ttOntJnue0 rom TREE ONes
 putes would undoubtedly stand as fire example before the world as a case where misunderstanding were being ad- justed by law instead of by arms.
 ONLY A FRIEND
 'The government of the United States as friend of the republic of Cuba de- sires to point out that election contro- versies have not been unknown within it's territory. in which party feeling ran at the highest pitch, and wishes to recall to mind that these disputes have always been settled by legal and peaceful means The most notable case which has occurred in tho United States was the Hayes-Til- den controversy, in which the legally es- tablshed elective machinery finally de. cided In favor of the candidate who had the minority of the popular vote. This controversy clearly proved that patriot ism was elevated by a resort to law rather than by appeal to arms.
 "The government of the United States better than any other nation knows the patriotism of the Cuban people and mindful of the patriotic deeds done by tte Cuban heroes in their struggles for lib- erty, Is confident that the same patriotic spirit will prevail in the settlement of the present electoral difficulty, and that it will be shown by implicit faith in the legal means which have been established for the settlement of such questions. 'In view of the interest which the gov- ernment feels for the future of Cuba as a nation highly advanced in patriotism and social development, it is anxious that all the parties should know that their course is being followed by the United States with the closest observance and In the confident expectation that the means provided for by the Cuban constitution and the laws enacted for this very pur- pose will bring as a logical result a sat isfactory and peaceble settlement of the present difficulties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

The communication was handed to the state department by R. P. De Negri' charge of the embassy here. It was re- ceived with expressions of mingled amusement and gravity in official quar- ters There had been no decision tonight as to the American governments re- sponse, but the prevailing opinion was that Secretary Lansing would reply promptly and briefly. referring to the futile effort of President Wilson to bring about peace and pointing out that un- der existing conditions an embargo on exports would be breach of neutrality. Among entente diplomats Carranza' 5 action was denounced as another evil dence of German influence in Mexico
 and as a further effort to becloud the issue and embarrass the United States in the situation resulting from Ger many's new submarine campaign. Offt- cials of the government were not so outspoken in voicing their opinions but those who commented informally frankly expressed the same view. It became known tonight that pro- posal similar to the one now brought
 forward officially was made at one or
 the closing sessions of the Mexicaii- American joint commission which re- gently attempted to solve border difli- culties. Luis Cabrera, minister or finance in Carranza's cabinet and head of the Mexican commissioners suggest
 41,o 4 ,,t,. I,a hOna6 the commission not only would settle disputes between the United States and Mexico, but might bring peace to the world. An embargo on exports was his plan.
 Mexico's exports to Europe are con- siderable and of vast importance to
 the entente allies. Enormous quanti- ties of oil for the British fleet are drawn from the English owned oil fields on the Mexican east coast.
 The Carranza note. rendered the state department by R. P. Denegri, charge of the Mexican embassy, says in part:
 Over two years ago there began on the old continent the most gigantic armed conflict which history records. spreading death, desolation and misery among the belligerent nations. This tragic struggle has deeply wounded the sentiments of humanity of all the coun- tries not taking any participation in the struggle and 1t would not be just or hu- mane that these nations should remain indifferent before such great disaster. A deep sentiment of human brotherhood. therefore, obliges the Mexican govern ment to offer it's modest cooperation in order to bring about the cessation of the struggle.
 ''The present European war seems to the whole world as great conflagration, as a great plague that ought to have been isolated and limited long ago in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

Washington, February l2.-Count and Countess Won Bernstorff said fare well today to a host of personal friends made during their eight years in
 Washington All day there was a stream of callers at the embassy. The
 former ambassador, his wife and the embassy staff will leave Washington
 for New York late tomorrow night to sail for home Wednesday on the Dan ish liner Frederick VIII.
 Count Won Bernstorff completed to- day one special task he had set for himself. In his library there is large Ina ardwood cabinet in which were filed away personal letters. papers and copies of official notes, an accumula-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

men, but in equipment" said MT. Law. He asserted that the increase In the production of munitions was going or all the time. being as marked now as at any previous period. The smallest pared with the average of the first year of war was 2s times that output.
 ADVANCES TO ALLIES
 In making advances to her allies. the chancellor continued, great Britain considered one thing only--whether it would be in the general interest. He emphasized the importance of CO., ordination in every field and said the conference at Rome had resulted in a decision in regard to the policy to be adopted toward Greece, which policy was now being followed. The object of that policy. said the chancellor. was to prevent the entente forces from be- ing attacked from the rear in the event of German Bulgarian invasion. The entente commanders, he added, now arc satisfied that the danger from that quarter is much less than it was few weeks ago.
 MT. McKenna said that never before had such large credit been asked at the beginning of a session and that the government must either be intending to prevent Parliament from reviewing the expenditures during the coming months or else the money thus pro- vided should tide the country over a possible parliamentary recess or elec- tion MT. Law said the question of general election had never entered his mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
THE WAR SITUATIO

wrecked German trenches from Serre to the river were repulsed, suffering heavy casualties. It it estimated. however, that n trench southeast of Serre, which had been rendered unscrviceable, was evacu- ated. but before the British offcn- sive was launched. On the remain der of the front, bombardments and minor operations have taken place.
 On the Russian front, the Ger mans have attacked the Russian lines at several places and suc- ceeded on two sectors in entering Russian trenches, only later to be driven out, according to PetrOgrad. The Berlin war office announces a successful encounter for the Ger mans against the Russians west of Lutsk.
 The recapturc by the Italians of positions taken from them last week fin the GOrixla zone by the Austrians. is told of in the Italian official communication. More than 100 men were made prisoner In the engagement.
 On none of the other fronts has there been any fighting of great moment.
 Four British steamers and one Greek steamer are reported to have been sunk. The aggregate tonnaEe of the vessels was S36i tOus.
 Andrew Bonar Law, the British chancellor of the exchequer, has asked the House of Commons to vote the government new credit for the conduct Of the war, amounting to fJ5O,OOO.O0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

prouosal by Germany, made through the Swiss minister at Washington, to negotiate, formally or ;rformalIy, with the United States concerning the new subma- rinc campaign, has been declined hx the United States government lives. and acts upon that assur- ,uc.. made in connection with the sinking of the steamer Sussex. in which several Americans lost their live. and nets upon that nssur- ance.
 T.a American comissiOn for re- lief in Belgium has informed the c.rmou authorities that. owing to Cermany's notification that Amer jean citizens could no longer oc- .uuy positions in connection with inc commission, 1t will withdraw ;,s representatives from the relief xxorL in Belgium and northern France for the 10,o0O.0o0 destitute perrons In those countries.
 Considerable fighting between tn. Britfsh and Germans in the A,cre region Of France continues. Th~ British have attacked the Ger mans north of the river In the vi- ctrity of the t-Puisieux rond and capth-ed about coo yards of trenches. Al serre. midway be- tween Besucour,: and Puisieux. the Germans delivered an attack a9.inst the British, but were re- uuIsed. according to the British war office.
 Berlin. on the other hand, says the Hritssh tn attacks against the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

The chief speakers today were A. Bonar Law. chancellor of the eX- chequer, who was charged with the duty of introducing the motion for the votes of credit and reviewing the Reginald McKenna, who was called on to support the motion as chancellor of the exchequer of the Asquith govern ment.
 The sessions of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be occupied with secondary financial legislation.
 LAWS ARGUMENT
 The chancellor pointed out that the total votes of credit for the current financial year would amount to f1,- 950 0000,0 ,000. He said that was in excess of the estimate of Reginald McKenna. chancellor of the exchequer under the Asquith government, and that the in- crease was due to additional eXpen- ditures for munitions and advances to the allies and dominions. The average expenditure had increased by f1.000,00 daily as compared with the first 63 days of the financial year. There also had been an increase in expenditures for the army, but it was proportionate with the increase in the number of troops, the army being 14 times as large as when the war began
 The amounts asked for. MT. Law said, would enable the government to meet expenses until the end of May. Of the last vote of credit there had been an unexpected balance of f7G,- 000 900.
 We have superiority not only In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 12.-Weather forecast for Alabama: Fair and warm CT Tuesday, Wednesday partly cloudy and warmer.
 Georgia: Fair with slowly rising temperature Tuesday; Wednesday fair, warmer
 Mississippi; Fair and warmer Tues lay; Wednesday partly cloudy.
 Tennessee; Fair Tuesday and prob .bly Wednesday,; warmer Tuesday and in east portion Wednesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
Only Four Losses Are Re- ported m Recent German Raids by Lloyds, Which IsOnly Reliable Source
 Of IDOrndtiOn

London, February 12.-The steamer Lycia has been sunk Lloyds agency announces. The crew was saved.
 The British steamer, Lycia, was Cunard line vessel of 2715 tons, built in 1896 at Middles- brough.
 London, February 12-Lloyds today announc- ed that the British steamships Votare, of 4O9 tons and Olivia, of 242 tons gross, had been sunk.
 London, February 12-Lloyds announces that the Greek steamer Aghios Spyridion 768 tons, has been sunk by 9 submarine Five men from the vessel have been landed, but the captain and the remainder of the crew were drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
|BONAR LAW TELLS
 WHERE THE MONEY
 IS BEING SPENT
In Asking Huge Credit From Parliament, Chan cellor of the Exchequer Plainly Explains What Is Being Done for Own Government
 and Governments of Their Allies

February Commons will week with
  1 financial sterling financial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
EVEN MEXICO WANTS IN F c RO P E
Revolution Torn as She Is, Little Republic South of the United States Adds Her Voice in Great Demand That There Be Peace and Wants
 to Lead Nations to Better Paths

 entered With identc note to neutra be followed event of failure by cutting munitions supplies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13
Local Dafa

For the 24 hours ending at p. n1., Feb- 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

putes would undoubtedly stand as fire example before the world as a case
 where misunderstanding were being ad- ljusted by law instead of by arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06

General Brusiloff, in command of the present Russian offensive in Ga- licia, headed the Russian advance last year. which was halted, it is as- serted. not so much by the Teutonic defense as by pro-German treachery in Russia itself. Now that the army seems determined to advance and the government will support it's move ments, they look forward to the cap ture of Lemberg and. other import ant places. Pictures show General Brusiloff and a map of the points at which the reorganized Russian army is attacking the Austro-German line in Galicia. Koniuchy was taken and an advance was made southwest of Brzezany. The battle line extends from near zlochow to halfway be- tween Brzezany and Halicz.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
THE WEATHER

New Haven, July 6-F'orecast: Generally fair tonight and Satur- day, H.. ~ Connecticut: Fair tonight and probably Saturday; gentle to
 moderate shifting winds.
 Disturbances are central this morning over .cusnern Kansas and North Dakota. They are causing unsettled weather with local showers between the Rocky nnounfains and the Mississippi river. Showers were also report cd from the east gulf and south Atlantic coasts. Pleasant weather prevails generally in the Lake re- aion and along the Atlantic coast north of South Carolina. Abilene, Tex, and Dodge City, Kan, re- ported Inaximurn temperatures of loo degrees. In other sections the temperatures are generally above normal, but not excessive.
 Conditions favor for this city fair weather, followed by partly cloudy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
The Fertile Rock.

Gibraltar is often called a barren rock, yet 1t has 456 species of indigo nous towering plants. Castor oil plants, daturas and daphnes attain the dig nifty of trees and geraniums and helio- tropes the proportions of hedges. These floral delights often conceal can- non and other armaments. The few snakes that are found are small and harmless. Lizards several inches long are often seen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
PROBATE CouRT NOTES.

John F.. Kelly and Harry c. Webster as appraisers of the estate of Mary A. Mccarthy today filed an inventory showing that the deceased had one ha1f equity in East Main street prop erty valued at s1,750 and one half equity in Palisade avenue property valued at $1.500.
 The inventory of the Barbara Bis hoff estate showed savings bank in- yestments amounting to $2.600 and insurance amounting to $145.9S. Pat rick H Brady and Nicholas Tesiny were the appraisers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
Licorice Root

Several thousands of tons of hcorice root, which is considered pest and worse than worthless by the natives generally, are annually gathered in Turkey for exportation to this country for use in the manufacture of chewing and smoking tobacco as well as for favoring confectionery and beer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
BUILDING IS BOOMING.

Building on large scale has been resumed in Bridgeport according to tho quarterly report of the building commissioners just issued for the three months which ended June 30 laM The commissioners held 4s mdStfngs at which times they gave out 513 permits for new work aggre- sating in value s1,8o4,o15. For the same three months of 1s16ythe per- rnfts issued were for work to the value of s1,7s2,2o5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
vocalixation.

AYou must enjoy hearing your prima donna sings
 .I do," replied the impresario. You don't know what 6 relief it is to have her get out and throw those high notes around to the audience instead of yell ing at me about her salary" Wash ington Star
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06

Colonel R. D. Walsh, in charge of army recruiting in New York an nounced that men are especially needed for the signal corps. which is about 1000 below it's war strength. There is an especial demand for cable, telegraph and wireless operators. in side and outside wiremen electricians, rnachinists, photographers and men
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
YOU MEN WITH SPECIAL
 TRAININC--STEP UP, AND ENLIST IN SIGNAL CORPS

trained in handling, setting up and maintaining telephone systems In the pictures the upper man is shown operating a field wireless; the lower man has a portable telegraph outfit. The officer is Major Henry G. Op- dycke, veteran of the Spanish Amer jean war, who has charge of the re- cruiting in New York city and vicin- fty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
Ruse..

The Talmud enumerates rue among the kitchen herbs and regards it as free of 1.-the as being plant not cul- tvated in gardens The name rue, oc- CUTS in the Bible only in Luke Ri, 42.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
Foxy Customer.

MiIliner (coaxingiy) - The white feather on the hat makes madam look about twenty one. Customer (eageriy) Yes, yes! Why not put on two or three more?-Exchange
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
Acquired.

Wife-I can't understand why I didn't see those faults in you before we were married, Hub-That's easily explained. I didn't possess them then. Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06

An additional loan to the Allies of $1ep. 900, ,0oe was made by the Treas urX Department. Britain received $1ao, ,ooo. 900 and Italy $s0y6o0 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06

The man who thinks he knows a wo1 man Ike a. book usually discovers many uncut leaves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06

A favorable report on the govern ment acquisition of the Cape Cod Canal will be made by the Senate Commerce Committee when the rivers and harbers bill is reported to the Senate next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06

Boosting that he could run between a marksman and a target cost Robert Smith, ten years old, his life. A bull. let pierced the boyss heart.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06

Italy's loss is small in boats during the past week. Only one merchant man, eight small sailing vessels and four fishing boats were sunk. During that period $40 merchantmen sailed from Italy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06

so far overcome that the tinplate com servation committee lifted its em- bargo on the use of tin cans for the packing of n-perishable goods.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06

One girl was killed and several per sons were injured when German submarine bombarded the Azores. An American transport helped the land forces to drive away the submarine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-06
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

Armed women in Amsterdam at tackled the police who are guarding the cars of potatoes arriving daily TOT shipment to England. Four persons have been killed and IS injured.