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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12

ly assumed that an agreement of all
parties except Conservatives and ex-
IRENE Socialists had been reached by
n joint declaration to the Reichstag on
peace terms and internal reforms.
This. it is said. would contain 4 re-
ment of August, 1914. that Germany's
purpose in the war was not conquest.
but defense. and independence of ter
ritorial integrity expressing a readi-
ness to conclude peace on that basis.
with a provision rejecting all designs
aiming at an economic boycott and con-
tinuance of internal hostility after the
war. The declaration. according to re-
port. would also cover the formation
OF coalition ministry. with represen-
tatives of all parties and immediate re-
form Of the Prussian franchise.
The National Liberals. however. at
a meeting in the evening rejected the
peace part OF the resolution. and as
the Center had made their attitude con-
oitlohoi oH A>oNio'ei O. As' >A'
success Of the movement is threatened.
Tho radicals, on the other hand, de-
clined to concur in that part of the
resolution dealing with internal re-
forms. The whole matter, therefore.
is in doubt again. One positive fact
elected by Herr Erzberger's declara-
ton is that he and other members
of the main committee OF the Reich
stag did not in the course of attacks
on the Admiralty and government sug-
gest the abandonment of the submarine
campaiEn.
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LEMBERG NEW GOAL
BEFORE RUSSIANS


Continued from First Page)
tanned by the British, who returned
without casualties. The announcement
follows:
"a report has been received from
/. the rice-admiral in the Eastern Medi-
terranean that on the night OF Mon
day successful attack was carried
ssuut, by the Royal Naval Air Service
against the Turkieh-German fleet
'Tying of Constantinople, in the Golden
Horn. When the Goeben, surrounded
by warshipa. including submarines.
hhd been located. an attack was made
trom q height of 500 feet. Direct hits
were obtained on the Goeben and on
other enemy ships near her. Big e1-
plosions took place on board them,
aQd several fires were observed
THE War Once also was attacked.
and direct hit was obtained. The
enemy appeared to have been complete
" surprised. as until the bombs had
been dropped. no antiaircraft batteries
opened dre- Our force returned safely.
without any casualties"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE steel
resources Of tho country were mar
shaled to the defense Of the nation to-
day at a conference between the steel
kings Of America and the Secretaries
of War and Navy.
The Eoternment was assured. 1t Is
understood, that this country will be
able to supply all the steel needed by
the allies, as we'll as the United States.
Complete figures as to the quantity
OF steel on hand and what quantities
might be expected from the mills in
the next two years were discussed.
Tomorrow the conference will be
continued. and prices will be taken up
and settled.
Present at to-days conference were
Secretary Baker. Secretary Daniels.
William Denman, chairman OF the
Shipping Board; Bernard Baruch, Of the
advisory commission OF the Council OF
National Defense; Judge Ebert II.
Gary. chairman of the United States
Steel Corporations; James A. Farrell.
president OF the United States Steel
Corporation: Charles NJ. Schwab. chair
man of the Bethlehem Steel Corpora
ton: L. G.. Grace, president Of the
Bethlehem Steel Corporation: ]. A.
and Steel Company: T.. a. S. Clarke.
president OF the Lackawanna Steel
Company: II. G. Dalton, president of
Pickands -Mather & Co.: A. c. Dinkey.
vice president of the Midvale Steel and
Ordnance Company, and James b. Bon
ner. representing the American Iron
and Steel Institute.
BAKER GIVES OUT
BRIEF STATEMENT
At the conclusion OF the conference.
which lasted practically all day. Secre-
tary Of War Baker gave out n brief
statement. as follows:
The conferences which have been
held to-day between a committee OF
the American Iron and Steel Institute
and the Secretary Of War, The Secre-
tary OF the Navy. the chairman Of the
United States Shipping Board and Mr.
Baruch. OF the advisory commits sion Of
the Council OF National Defense, were
for the purpose OF discussing the total
steel production OF the country and It's
availability for the purposes Of carry
ing on the war. Pending the inquiries
OF the Federal Trade Commission, no
consideration was given to the subject
OF price.
The needs Of the immediate future
were estimated. and assurances Of
hearty cooperation on the part Of the
roducers were given. The discussion
took n wide range. involving statistics
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
WANT TO DO THEIR BIT
Employees OF Bureau of Engraving
and Printing Oppose Shorter
Working Day.
IBy Associated Press.

10y Associated Press.]
WASHINGTOS. July 11.-Secretary
McAdoo is asked in resolutions adopted
at a massmeeting attended by 800
employees Of the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing last night to rescind his
order putting into effect an eight-hour
day and six day week at the bureau.
Speakers declared that only small
percentage Of the workers were in
favor Of the shorter working day.
we want to do our Bit said one
of the women speakers. tho overtime
pay that is to be taken away from US.
II the order goes into effect, would
help US pay for thousands of dollars
worth Of Liberty bonds for which we
have obligated ourselves to pay"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
Won BETHMANN- HOLLWEG
STILL HOLDS Whip HAND
Chancellor's Position Is mistaken,
Judging From Measer Reports
Received From Berlin.
SORT OF ARMED TRUCE EXISTS
Storm Gives Way to Temporary Calm
as Both Sides Adopt Waiting Tao
tics-Opposition May Oppose New
Credit Until War Aims Are Stated.
Crown Prince Summoned
to Berlin by the Kaiser

LONDON, July ia German
government wireless mcssnse inter-
copied by the british Admiralty.
concerning the Crown Council meet
ing on Monday, snys that Emperor
William, on Tuesday. discussed un-
decided questions and their solu-
ton with Imperial Chancellor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg. The conference
lasted several hours.
On the Emperor's order, the Ger
mnn Crown Prince arrived In Berlin
to-day to discuss these p,ntters with
the Emperor.
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COALITION sIINIsTRY
IS BEING PREPARED
rBy A Associated Press.


AMSTERDAM. July 1.-THE Catholic
organ. Germania. OF Berlin. says that
the Catholic Center in the Reichstag
has decided by an overwhelming ma
jority to support Matthias Erzberger.
who last week attacked the Painter
mans and advocated peace without an
ncxations or indemnities Herr Err
herger's object. the newspaper says
is TO induce the Reichstag to make a
declaration of war aims In the sense
that Germany has not gone TO war
with desire for conquest. but merely
TO defend it's freedom and preserve it's
territorial possessions. In order 10
nullify definitely any impression on
the part Of the entente that Germa ny d
peace terms would be dictated by the
Prussian military caste. the Reichstag
is asked TO set forth with unmstaka pie
clearness the German war aims. The
entente would then realize. ii is con
tended that it is waging war with the
entire German people.
The Germania adds that the Chan
cellor has accepted the idea. and tina,
the formation OF coalition ministry
il being prepared. Thus. II says. unity
between the people and the govern
mcnt will be realized.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
HOOVER WRITES GAMERS
tAsks Them TO Reduce Prices L
r. n Low a Level rs
p Possible.
IHy AAsociated Pre,sl

% WASHINGTON. July ll.-Canners Of
:..the country are asked 70 reduce prices
10 a. low level as possible. in a
letter sent them by Herbert G. Hoover
Yo-day. in which he warns that the
output Of the home canneries. swelled
so unusual proportions by reason OF
the back yard gardening campaign.
,saay prove serious embarrassment to
ethe manufacturers in disposing OF this
gears product.
"a III Gamers and tobbers persist in
1skinE high prices" says Mr.. Hoover
Sthey will find retailers carrying these
Rish cost goods on their shelves for
Succeeding years, and a depressed mar.
s&et for canned products"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
PLENTY OF ANTHRACITE
Federal Trade Commission Assures
= - Househoidera of Ample Sup
- ply for Winter.

-. WASHINGTOE. July 1.-THE Fed
Iral Trade Commission to-day assured
The householders of the East that there
sSaouid be plenty of anthracite coal for
Ell this winter. The production will
.Eoual or exceed that Of 1916.
70 Tho commission advises consumers
sfhat they should spread their demands
over 4 reasonable period during the
coming months. giving the dealers their
orders for next years supply for de.
livery n tho dealers are able to sc,
the coal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
IDENTITY OF MINISTER'S
IS NOT REVEALED

by Associated Press.l
AMSTERDAM. July 1.-THE session
of the Crown Council on Monday. says
Berlin telegram. lasted until O'Clock
Tuesday morning. when the resigna-
tions were accepted definitely. The
Imperial Chancellor has decided to offer
the vacant ministerial portfolios to
leaders OF the Reichstag and Prussian
Diet. An imperial Ministry of Labor
will be created under the Socialists.
Herbert or David
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
LONDON HEARS FIRING
X ON THE BELGIAN COAST

y. 10y Associated PfeSS
s.Ns LONDON. July 1l.-One OF the
Eheaviest big gun duels OF the war
aged yesterday on the Belgian coast.
hounds OF the distant firing were heard
In London from o'clock in the morn
ing until nearly midnight. and again
to-day, beginning at dawn. In some
London suburbs tremors like slight
earthquake could be felt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12

The above dispatch does not reveal
the identity of the ministers who re-
signed. Foreign Minister zimmerman
and Vice-Chancellor Helferrich have
been mentioned most often during the
last few days as the ministers who
would lose thier portfolios.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
RUSSIANS MAKE BIG CAPTURES
Sar' OF PRISONERS AND GUNS
[By Associated Pres.l

~ PETROGRAD. July ll.-In addition
TO capturing Halicz. the Russians took
1900 prisoners and thirty guns. They
sKIso advanced westward Ito the left
Ebank OF the Lomnica' River. and pressed
sforward on the Bogorodchan z olotvin
front These announcements were made
by tho War Office to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
TOWN OF DoLINA
- OCCUPIED by ITALIANS
fBy Associated Pres

40: ROME. July 1.-THE Austrian town
-6f poiina. northwest OF Selo. on tho
sEArso front. was occupied by Italian
34rces yesterday and fortified.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
HARNESSES NEW POWER
Inventor Makes Wonderful Claim fer
Mysterious Little Machine, BE-
fore House Committee,

WASHINGTON. July 11.-Favorable
report on resolution providing for a
test Of mysterious little machine.
which it's inventor claims could pro-
pei an aeroplane from Washington to
European battle fields and back again
without carrying fuel. was voted to-
day by the House Patents Committee
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
GERMAN MARINES CAPTURE
1850 PRISONERS IN BELGIUM
fBy Associated Press.

BERLIN. July IL (via London).-
Moro than 1880 prisoners have been
taken by the German marine corps in
the User district Of Belgium, army
headquarters announced to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-12
TO SLEEP WELL

Take Horsfords Acid Phosphate
Half a tesspoonful In a glass OF water,
taken before retiring. insureS restful sleep.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-16

Story Telling under the auspices of
the Review Club will be given at Car
negie Library at 8 o'clock Saturday
afternoon, when Miss Katherine Wa
terfield will tell the story. All child
rem are cordially invited.
Miss Rebecca Hourwich, a newly en-
franchised woman voter from New
York, acting as advance agent for
Miss Maude Younger of California,
and Mrs. Howard Gould of New York,
who will be here Thursday, November
%, at the court house at 2 p. M, for a
short meeting, came to Brownsville
Wednesday for just a few hours. Miss
Hourwich represents the National Wo-
mans party of Washington, D. c., and
has an enthusiastic and CHEEKY tale to
tell of "Dixie Tour" the purple, gold
and white decorated car that is carry
ing a suffrage message throughout the
south. In an interview she said: eve
have had courtesy and attention every
where. We have emphasized at all
our meetings u patriotism and our
attempt to encourage President Will
son, rather than heckle him. We feel
confident that the president does not
know the facts as they exist. We wish
to make the facts known so that the
truth will break down the wall now
surrounding the president. We hope
everyone will come to our meeting,
Thursday, November %, at 2 o'clock,
even those not agreeing with US, will
surely like to hear us"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-16

Just received, fresh barrel Sugar
House Moiasses. L. M. Short.
Reds Grocery will open next door
to Felsenthal Sons about November 20.
Reds Grocery will soon be ready
for business. Next door to Felsenthal
Sons.
Mr.. s. Weis of Louisville, KY, is
here the guest of his daughter, Mrs. l.
j. Felsenthal.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Stratton of 0vo-
ca, have been the guests of relatives
and friends in Brownsville for the past
week.
Obelisk Flour, the best on the mar
ket for pancakes. Goes fine with that
New Sugar House Molasses. Let US
have your order for both. L. NJ. Short.
Wanted, Corn-I am in the market
for any quantity of ear corn at best
prices. See me before selling. W. S.
Lea.
Mr.. H. P. Tobias and family have
moved into their home on Washington
street recently purchased from Mrs,
P. H. Mann.
/ have some open lots in Brownsville
and am bothered with loose stock and
chickens, Owners please keep same
up as | have trouble in finding out to
whom the stock belongs when taken
up. H. w. Bauman.
The following citizens of Browns
vile attended the Baptist State Con-
yention at Memphis this week: Rev.
M. C. Wick, A. NJ. MARI, s. F. Thorn
as, Mrs. L. M. Short, Mrs. Jim Dupree,
and Miss Matte Jones.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-16
THE BLASPHEMER

Coward with God" So this blasphem.
er cries,
When he has deluged half the world
in blood,
Broken the bond of human brother
hood,
Patched up his infamies with pious lies
Laughed at his murdered victims
groans and signs,
The redeemed earth with outraged
corpses strewed,
Done deeds that would shame hell
and called them good,
And hoped for victory as his foul
crimes prize.
And yet this crowned desire cr of
his kind
Pretends that God is his al s and
calls
On those who follow him with mad
ness blind
To fight for God! But when Godwills
he falls,
Leaving a name accursed of men be-
hind,
A record that a ravaged world APP
pallsl
Brooklyn Eagle.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-11-16

The Corn show at the court house
yesterday attracted good crowds, and
the exhibits were fine. A full report
of prize winners viii be published next
The Washington times., 1917-08-09
Csc Boxes Stationery. zoe

paper and % envelopes. Street Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-09
81 Quality Table Damask,
75c Yd,

72-ineh Imported Irish Bleachsd Mer-
ceriEsd Table Damask, linen finished.
81 90 Value. Friday I5c yd-
Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-09
Heavy Turkish Bath
Towels
A Pair of These Duplicates of
Towels Weigh D1N Such Towels are
A Full Pound - Selling at 39c

Nearly 1000 of these towels, lately re-
ceived; were careleSSly packed and some
got soiled in transit The allowance made
goes directly into the pockets of Palais
Royal patterns. 74c is to suffice for towels
regular at SOC With ample quantities of
these guaranteed perfect Turkish Towels
those somewhat soiled are none the less
perfect-they should prove the seasons
best bargains in this
PaIais ROyaI-Basement Store.
The Washington times., 1917-08-09
Wonderful Values in
Wash Skirts
~ v.s;; ss.: :'.'' $1.OO ss: ss:'1s 11is.5 .;'''

All white pique, gabardine, and poplin,
made up in belted and patch pocket styles;
best representative of the man tailor's art.
Superior St.oS to S2.o8 skirts, tomorrow
at Si.oo.
PaIaIs RoyaLBasement Store.
The Washington times., 1917-08-09

23c Pillow Gases, zoe Each
42x36 Bleached Pillow Cases, no
dressings, wide hens. 23c value. Fri
day, zoe each
Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-09
Black MessaIine SIX, $1.25
Value, CSC Yd.

IA, A rsi.ssI: siIk oys gard q, vide; n In % black
The Washington times., 1917-08-09
Sl.le Value Bed Sheets, CSC

sIx9o Fine Round Thread Bleached
Cotton Sheets, free from dressing and
finished with hens. S1.19 value Fri
Cay, csc each
The Washington times., 1917-08-09
39c Table Damask, 33e
s1.7s Damask Cloths, S1.5O

64x64 Heavy Mercerizsd BleAched
Damask Cloths, hemmed ready for use.
Sl.76, Friday, $1.5o each
Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-09
Shell Combs, Friday Csc
Silverware SpeciaIs, l2e each
$3.e5 Value Blouses, $2.4s

OF Tub silks, Georgette and Crepe de
Chine; sport dress and tailored mod
els in white and popular shades. Fri
day at S2.49. Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-08-09
sl.25 Table Cloths, 81 Each

6sx5s Mercerized Bieached Table
each. Second Floor.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-09-19
SECC|ON Editorial
Ia PACIFICACON Ell MINISTRO BONILLAS

Su Excehenca ell Embaiadcr de Mexico n Washington, en- una epic
sion de entusiasmO por la deferencia americana 81 perm trQ one tueTan IN
troduGdas a territorio meNicano, las municiones que { n Laredo re;iote2
ultmamehte ell general Pablo Gonzalez. ma hechC scaracGRcs que Sc HF
aEtoian. adenlas de prem2tur&s, aventurSdas per denis.
Segua 81 senCr Rori!GS, nuestro pals eatrara De H2G l IL VIA normal
antes a. >GS meses.o aEargandose muchO, ochC ueses. rues sue Al g""ie:-
To De Carranza n le faltaba para isgrar tai ccsa, sno Ii e los alH2-
rene del ejercilu Y en- las cartucher2s De u soldaios, cstgH.eS Il parqCt
encerradc en eI arsenal de San AaJOniS. retardandc E2 Pacte2cOn 1e VT
Sio, IGGrada va de hecho gracias q Ia air3ida rs@:acion Oe! COB; no g
Washington.
Para decir tai. 81 Enbajaior BanIEs no uwC II cu2nta, tt SECURE gus
SC trait de- cantiiad miaima de cartuchos, para campana o"' l.
que 6 precise hacer en- Mexicc 81 SC quHEe dejar . a5@&ta tFanluf aai
4 campGs ' ciudades, y ,Sobre TODD pues;a en- manos dc scldados D.? lie JSH
que NJ han sabaIo nanca 10 que es Ia economic de par9ue. senPre esFf|na
do e. exceso p- tudas LIS rroPas nal disdpfnadaS y establishments or
ganizadas.
Sc clvid6 de que no sc rata de someteE al orden una parlaa III oS
nj de uacifiar u Il peGueno te-rnoric: so de ccmbatsS fCrmaieS, e cSl
tea Ia extension del pals. desde Chihuahua hasta ChapaS, CT las SeFa-
MAS De Nc~Ios. en- les b0squss 6e las huas:ecas rGtestn2 : 'eracruazna N
Michcacan ' Pueblo, etc- etc.
AIDE mas, hacisnac esuibar la naturalization acfhmtiva de Ia vida meNf
nm e. eli solo trunfo del O berno contra IL revolution, el EmbaIador on
,y,dirc In oe dentro ' fuera de Mexico nan eXpresadc les ddens2EeS aeI a"-
tual goberno: que el peHgro reyoluciOnario II . turba "a la marcha Tel pas
haria la reconstruction, qe 10 tie1e importance: 2lsuna, que 10 uhco que
al gobier n falta g dinero en- us arcaS. para fav0rccer e impuEar Ia labor
re- difcadc-a e L pals er,eramente dSpuestc 4 4 paZ.
Juzgamos tambien ncsGtroS que nj 6 eli chStacuic de- IN e'oIuc"n i
MAYER cre al gobierno carrancs:n e preenta para II consolidation y Para
Ia salvation nacional, puesta IN u manoS: que ell obSacuto mayor IS ei
de Sis fnanzaS en- bancarrota absolute, FL de su desasre non i oe
"a miseda publca. ell de la fata de cCnfiaRza del capital eNranJero para
c,dvuvar 4 IA reorganization mercaDtl ( industrial de Ia RePubhca-
y tcc clio, n 10 consegurar. nj en- Seis meses, nj en- veinte' IoS Tres
rnilorss e ca-,uchcs IL saleron del Arsenal de San Antcnio. para If z
las cartucheraS de los soldadcs de Ia reroiucmn-
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-09-19
LA NEUTRALIDAD De MEXICO

e. incitente. cieuo o incierto, mouvado or ell escuorimien' ae las
relaciones ore en Mexico tuvieron los representatives diplomatcos e aue'
ca y de Aemana. ha urado otra vz i colacion, e los periodicos metro
neftan5s. Il debaiia question de Ia acitud mas conveniente para nuesFa
Pepibica. antee l gran problema mundial que en IN diuvio de plono y de
f,ego 50 -esuelve l canonazos en los campos de la vieja Europa
Entire IL labor francamente aTad6fna del peri6dico del lngeniero Pla
,i-i,; = l., embozadamene german6fla de los de Rip-Rip y Barron, agu
pos Der;odicos de Ia metropoi mexcana declaran, franea y energIcamente'
rran ,aafac,c mundial. al gus las ei-eun<taneias arrastraron va i los Is
traraad asun;e sobrc Ell cual nosotrOS hemcs inIsido una y 0tra vez' emf
ticudo ' S2steniendc IA misma opinion.
La pre?s nexicana que hace estas miSmas atlrmaconeS' omPfueOa
I'M L.. nratrcs prin-ipahs asertOS: ell de que tai IS la opinion de la gran
mas, nonular de Mexico, de que tal es ell senur de todos los que ven eI
,sunto 6eras 81 solo punto de vista de Ia uirdad nacional, fuera de partl
darisnos fruto de aprovechamientCs personales. mas o menos embozados '
disrretcs. L. u las discuSiones sobre aianzas posbes cor los poderes cn
,rules O con los passes de Ia entente" II 10 pasan de las hojas periodicals m
peEadas er este dscuti- esteril caando tautos otrcS motives de discussion y
de preocupai6n, % da nuestra vida Racionai, pues u ell pueblo enteFo
sie,te. no "a Ia converiencia, smo II necesidad de II neutraldad meXcana
:Own rodrta p7ecisa- Is ,ea2jaS, ventajas efec'lvaS, medlat sal
vaGo:as. s- 4 Mexico yend-an d 81 parficipaeion acti'a en- Fl contHc'o
eur peoc Nade. ccEc n sea 81 q .e5renc di false e infundado suponer.
En- ,anto ! naIe 50 exaca que i HtNco, dentrO de Ia mas absolute neu-
,raHdad. Sc dcGca : consoldar 81 paz interior, 1 resover JUS probemas
iutimos, i ncrmaIza- - vida : j poner en- actTidad todoS srs recursos!
r5cductes mes De oqe Il guerra ;e-":ne, s. papel. enmnces S@a paPel
pr;.cipat~aa en- In Eior uua!al de Ia reconstruction de Ia reparacion
dc % que Ia raerra ta-hara y destruyera-
Mexico, CO. 81, iccn.ab.es recursos naturales. sin haber!os eompro
me; do nj av>otur2Ga en- Il Echa, serIa un camp general De abastec'm'en-
70 y eo - traaadr IN Ut desarrcNo po.ten;oa3 ds Ia risueza plbIca.
Ash pues.f ac:@ de a&c&i5a csa cras e q p2Fe! cue = Mexico toa des-
+, np>na. 5. l. gan c"utcnda.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-09-19
Francia determine Su
pOlitiCa de Asa
Cia- LOrena
.cIcnrama ESprrinl para IA PRENSA.
CARICATO.

TrIrnrama Especial para IA PRENSa.
WASHINGTON, Se2tiembre l8.-
FL u~residente Poincare ha declara-
do enfaticamente que el gob:erno
frances esta plenamente dec:didO a
hacer que las p~rovincias dc Alsacla
V Lorena sean devueltas 4 Francia.
Daniel Blumenthal, antique dIpI-
tado al Reichstag por Alsacia. quien
Sc e]ncuentra en- esta capital 4 Ia que
VINO atendiendo 4 :aS sc!icitudeS del
gobierno frances para que diera i
conocer al ~presidente Wilson Ia YER
dadera situacion de Alsacia, recibIo
aver un cablegrama de! presidente
P~oincare, en- el cual Sc hace Ia de-
c~laracion anterior.
Tai mensaje dc NJ. Poincare esta
~concebido en- los siguientes terminus:
"El ~gobierno de Ia Republica esta
firmemente decidido a obtener para
Alsacia-Lorena su retorno a la terra
francesa, que es a Ia que pertenece.
Esto sera una restitution p.enamen-
te justificada por los sufrimientos
recibidos darante ~cuarenta y seis a.
! nos v por Ell heroico sacrificio de sus
hijos, que han muerto gloriosamen-
tie por la causa de Ia libertad."