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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-14

the law and respect for her promises
A. time goes on il will be necessary
for him TO bend lower and lower They
believe lirmer stand, while II might
produce q temporary crisis, would clear
the air and place relations on a
sounder basis. ...,
II is pointed out that President VIII
son has overlooked several opportunl-
ties TO clear any doubts from the MIND
o. the German government "a 20 the
attitude Of this country. His inactlon
has produced the impression IN Ger
many that the United States has
backed down from the position taken
in the Sussex note.
U-53 Gave Best Chance
The first opportunity. and the great
est. was the visit Of the U-53 and the
subsequent torpedoing Of four vessels
almost within sight of the American
coast. President Wilson was urged by
capable advisers at that time TO re-
mind Germany that such procedure
could not be tolerated. He chose 10
ignore the incident, and there is every
reason to believe that it will be re-
peated as soon as weather conditions
permit, and that a quasi-bl ockade OF
American ports will be established. in
defiance of American interests.
Other opportunities have come with
the sinking of the Marina and the
Arabia. As soon as President Wilson
learned that these ships were sunk
without warning and legal visit he
should have taken prompt action, with
out waiting for the details, diplomats
declare. He should have warned Ger
many instantly that, no matter what
the evidence should develop, the prin-
ciple of sinking vessels without warn
ing and search could not be admitted.
Instead he has allowed the cases to
drag out in the hope of revealing some
technical excuse for the attacks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-14
Brooklyn Faces Water Shortage

Brooklyn people who left the water
running on Friday night to keep The
pipes from freezing used up 20,0OO,OOO
gallons. Deputy Commissioner Lang
thorn. of the Department OF Water
supply, Gas and Electricity, announced
yesterday. The level OF the reservoirs
was lowered by two feet, he said, and
parts of Brooklyn will be short OF
water in consequence until Thursday,
when the new Catskill tunnel will be
used to carry Croton water TO the
borough.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-14

There is another point" ] said, that
is Of supreme Importance for the Amer
lean people. Does it not look forward
to disarmament, or at least to partial
disarmament
"The nations at war must reduce eX-
penses after the war" the official said
"in order TO reduce the burden on the
people that recovery after the war will
necessarily bring. This is the plainest
most obvious, simply unitarian argu-
ment for disarmament. 1t is the mer-
est common sense.
But for practical disarmament il
must first be found that there is an
actual majority in strength and num-
bers Of the nations of the world in ia
vor Of il. Otherwise, 10 would be fool
ish for any nation to disarm, as il
would only invite attack by a stronger
nation. while the altrustic nations in
favor Of disarmament looked on, unable
TO interfere for lack of strength.
This is the first practical cOnsidera-
ton in disarmament After that come
the details combining to restrain belli-
cOse nations. A league for peace i'm
plies this, but all this can only come
after the end OF the present war and
only IN case Germany is decisively
beaten, for IL she is not decisively
beaten a league FOR peace and disarma-
nent cannot be considered. as her fur
Their belligercnt ambition would neces-
sarily always occupy one Of the lead
lng places In the thought Of every
other nation, and every other nation
would always have 20 be prepared
against her.
"ln considering the note" the Official
concluded. "It must not be forgotten
that IL is the result Of The delibera.
lions Of the statesmen O, ten nations
The. meaning and probable results OF
every phrase have been carefully
weighed, the ends to be attained con
sdered and i'm the light Of these de
liberations principles have been laiC
down and words and phrases chosen
The note is the deliberate and solemn
utterance Of all tho Allied nations
Though japan is not mentioned, sh;
has given adherence TO the note
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-14

gard TO Poland Turkey ] will take up
separately.
"Thc first phrase cited requires a
uew map Of Europe; the others set
forth the basis for rcmaking it. The
second phrase means Alsace-Lorraine.
"For forty-four years France has kept
peace n Europe IN spite Of her legiti-
mate aspirations Now she has been
forced into bloody war by Germany
and she has the right TO and demands
just recompense Tor her sacrifices and
suffering.
Big Changes in Balkans
"The third point means Trentino
for the Italians, and. you see, Tran
sylvania Tor the Rumanians, and the
liberation Of Slavs, Czechs and Slo-
vaks. Il is the remaking Of the map
OF Europe on the principle Of nation
alities. This involves immense
changes Of the highest Importance in
southeastern Europe.
"The problem of the liberation OF
Slavs, Czechs and Sloyaks from Aus
tro-Hungarian domination is huge.
"Of course. if the German bloc is
left unbroken. it is certain that Eu-
rope will be dominated again by an
unchanged Germany and conditions
will be worse than before. There in
evitably would be war again as soon
as nations could gather strength to
strike.
Here is where Turkey enters into
The question. For 600 years. ever
a. oh hn
Near East has been the breeding
ground for European wars. With two
executions. the Near East has been
the cause Of all European wars since
the time of Napoleon. Ii had a large
place in the Napoleonic wars and much
10 do with bringing on the present
war.
France has long been friend Of
Turkey and has large interests there,
but she is ready to sacrifice If neces-
sary these interests TO get rid of this
war-breeding spot and secure the
chance of peaceful development among
European countries. France feels this
must be done and insists on It,
Constantinople for Russia
Moreover. with Turkey remaining
intact and the Germanic bloc preserved,
with Turkey as an integral part. the
position would be worse instead OF
better. The removal of Turkey from
Europe is essential for real peace. A
Germany extending from Hamburg to
Ragdad would be more powerful and
dangerous than ever This must be pre-
vented. and TO prevent il the removal Of
Turkey is absolutely necessary"
But the note says nothing about who
Is 70 have Constantinople," i remarked.
NO" the official replied. "but in an
of,<al declaration before the Duma
Premier TrepofT said it had been agreed
by all the Allies that Russia was TO have
Constantnople. Besides, il is not neces-
sary for the Allies 10 say in the note
who is 10 haven CoRstantinople. That
matter is for them to settle among
themselves. They merely say that Tur-
key must 90. and when that operation
is completed they will say who is to
have Constantinope.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-14

sian deportations are stopped. va, .,
warded by the State Depar,men. ;.
day to President Wilson. II hsS
circulated and presented by a eo,u 49,
tee headed By Moofheid Storey, Of r.,
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-14
Urge Break with Germany

washington, Jan. ia petition
from Massachusetts, carrying 1921
names, demanding severance OF reia-
tons with Germany unless the Bel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-14
Moderate Prices

and on terms that are fair, busineSSlikc
and convenient.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-17

Wen win because our club has got
such a fine president.
Our president is lady and her
name is Theda Bara. She is Queen
of the Vampires" all right, because
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-17
CIE
'sVAMPIRES" ARE ALL SET FOR VICTORY
INSPIRATION FROM QUEEN THEDA"

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-26
TROPHIES HERE FOR
DRESS lip WEEK

Several o. n" silver trophy cups
which arc 20 be presented by 1tlc n'w>-
uspnrs 20 tho merchants who's" VIII
GoWs ar accepted by 'ii'' judges ana
tn" public in III" DrcSS-tH Week vii
dow dressing contest ar" already IL
rli., bands Of tho rOmnr!rtHn IN charge.
Thr cups will hr placed On display In,
various, stores about The city IN Few
DAYS.
Al no firms entered n tho contest
ar" making special PREPARATIONS ioF
unique. novel showlnGs. and 'h"re
promises "a ba some lively ro1npetl-
'ic-1 that will MAKE things Interesting
for III" ruhlic only c"rta'n sinr" stores
will participant" and their names VIII
he published. together with coupon
fn- yoiiu: m ~" windows IN every
line al mercha7d!s" listed will. arpear
as eariy a. possible n me lntel)'crncer
80 thar eyer rTr IN this lcraliN VIII
havo an equal rban"" 10 pick Il" WIN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-26
APPLAUD AS MEN 60
FORWARD FOR CHRIST
Strorocet Enthusiasm Since "sliY
! SUNDAY Days Shown When GID
! hiuqjnbotham Speaks At
the Court Theatre:

Pronounced by :. NJ. &. \, officials
and rhurrhmrn The greatest meeting
vel in tic mems series At, me our
theatre va. Yesterday afternoon wh"h
",;id" Ili.-inbnrham. reformed dH"h'
landowner. brought men forward 10 nr-
cent Christ. amid applause Tor me
FIRST time zinc, The meetings BEGAN
Rlondjuc his Uwn story IN me- 'Tc'
rrIrc, Twice Born Mon. or men VINO
hav, been reiuvenated ant siartGu
anew By the spirit Of Christ. ana ,rli'
ing il in that powerful. Wholc-So,liro'
wholr.voiccd way. 81 appreciated ny
the man who needs manly help. y" hah
the concentrated attention nj inc
entire audience.
Mr.. Iiccinhorham entered tho stage
in his usual "nrhusia:iic and hor'iui
mood. characteristic sine" fc VAS re-
born with the spirit OF Christ ne
IN: an his speech with the same De,
li.hiruI attitude and when b" reacn"o
INC climax he men in the rows were
20 doliShtcd with bis and his appeal
for those 10 come forward was re-
.nnrfed 10 Immediately with "nlhuSl-
asric applause from the audience:
great aid 10 Mr.. HicSiibotham
Was the Introductory speech nl hon;
W. T.. Robinson. who presided. ana
said Thar not since his acceptance" ul
christ a, Tho "Billy" Sunday meetings
NV years ago had he enjoyed life rs
much A. in those years because ne
;;..,0w he was helping others.
The mcn were surprised Wheh IL
WA: announced that Miss Bessie
Leincr would play violin solo 10 see
Il li'tle-toi n! L girl walk out VIII hrr
iddfr She was rncored and the
second time played "TraumCri" beau
tifullT.
The mems chorus from choirs OF
the city was lead effectively b; Hon:
Charles :. Morrison. The First United
Presbyterian orchestra played hoih
Accomplishments and special S"lec-
lions. Participating ministers were
Rev. +. &. Howard. Rev. Samuel e..
Jones and Roy. ". II. Fields.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-26
5NENSKE FACES
JUSTICE TODAY
SLAYER OF OFFICER SEAMOf
GOES ON TRIAL AT Gao
CLOCK.
Venlre Of FIFTY hddltIcns JuryTen
Summc ed--5tate viii Demand
Extreme Penalty.

Frank Przelcnskl. better known as
Frank Sw?nsko. will II" placed on trial
nriurr Judge Alan II Robinson iD
criminal cuiIr; al $50 O'CLOCK this
morning. charged with III" murder OF
Police Patrulman Henry Seamcn d l""
weeks ago.
Prosecuting Attorney d. y. Mckee
and Assistant Prosecutor Carl u.
Bachman will represent The stat" Ill
the trial. Attorneys William y: Dug
ran and !. Bernard Handlan viii de-
tcud<Przclenski
Fifty Ohio county citizens have heen
summoned for jury duty this mornins'
while the twelve men who sal as lu-
fcrs in rbn Nolte murder trial lave
been directed In return 10 court. Coui
official do not profess 10 b"NeEc' NOW
ever, that this will bn Il sufficient num-
her from which 10 select jury panel:
iudcing by the difficulty experiences"
in selecting the Nollr Jury, =,
Pr2nlcnski, whose life the stats III
demand in cXpiatCn for the murder
with which he is charged, hah hc'l'
creating a disturbance al ms nome
on Wood street. near FOrty-tnlrd. one
evening nearly a month ago, having
G)rst gone IN an uptown pawnShop, ne
later admitted, and purchased re-
volvcr and cartridges. OFFICER SEA-:
mon was summoned 10 the Przclnnskl
homo. and approaching Przelenskl IN
his yard. PrzclrnSki. according 10 hi3
lnwn statement made later. refused 10
1--WE MP tn" revolver. and in the t,, =
moments that followed he 'frcd nH''
IT,, into Snamon's neck, causing ~.
officers death three hours la,er IL
The Ohio Valley General hoSpita'.
; Taking his victims Gun ana pnLtins
IN the Wounded officer cap IlEoaCu
jski started mp Wood street ana VIZ WI.
t,k,n into custody near Forileth
sIrcri hy polio" and detectives wnc
we're rushed ia the motor palrnl u
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-26
CAPTAIN WOOFTER BACK
Wei Known and Popular Conductor
Returns From Several Weeks
Sojourn in Florida

Captain .. II Wonflcr, The woH
known and popular PASSENGER cnnduc.
tor ar The ohio River division Of ~"
Baltimore & Ohio road nas returned
10 MS duties after spending rNrr:.tl
"eekS SnJourn and fishing in Florida.
Captain Noof;pr vas accompanies
by R'rt Sears. Baltimore { Ohio on.
2in"er nj parknTahurg. Thoy remain.
81 some tlmc a. II Augustine, yis!..
lrc IL" ancient and historical build
irG and motoring in iharyic!r!iv. I.arnr
the apcn' about two weeks tshNE III
s. John $ river Captaif1 Wootfar
said 'h2v "H1ghr = l"rEr rumh"r ~
large ta2%- Several L""nlnCs We had
regular h@h supper wi:h he. trim
n1irG. I hnl,ovn Tho fah nrr moro
vitality nin M blood aud lid mr. ~
much -Noi ~ breathing tn" fragrant
and pure an ri Dixie lard" said 'h.,
con-enial rnHGUCtnr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-26
BOYS TO PRISON

IN criminal court SATURDAY. Judge
Alan y Robinson IMPOSED penlten-
1l3Ty sentences Of fvo wears each unon
Frank Zimmerman and Ror Nixon. Inc
tHo tcy9 who on Friday pleaded guilty
To an Indictment charGjfc them and
Raymond Bishop with highway rob,
berry. Bishop. VINO irni"d h"inc i'm
n1rat"d in I'll" recent p0ckFth0CE
snafChinS affairs with NlNon aud Iim.
,??"rlGa-l. demanding trial. and who vas
found -VlI'. vas sentenced !" SiX
~ears e. N-undS,llle.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-26
ORGANIZE TONIGHT
Wheeling Driving Club Promoters VIII
Terjact Organization This
EvcuinS.

Promoters % thH Wh"nirtX Tr,.-,nr
cab. which r"couIi" received r, cnritfi.
ca" ~ ir""rU"r-' !un FROM S"rr"tar~ -;
STATE IT. .. Young, VIE meet to-n;i;h-
IL TIA" assembly room, of tho Wheeling
t"'nmr"C'Al Association :"r "rE:Lni33-
toH ana discussion ri :. rIilnh"r 81
events ~ t." hold this summer II is
pr"tHh.' that A:tauEcrr-r,-& WI h% com
;,lri"i Tor horse shrW ana ran,-c meet
nj tn" H'at" FaUr grounds ~ Iulr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-26
NEW FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
George c, Moore Will Open New ".
dcrtaki;g parIors on Water Street

4 new undertaking parlor Is to,,be
opened az No. ZIG Water street by
George e.. Moore. who for some time
has been connected with. one Of cthe
large undertaking cor panies Of the
local distsict Mr.. , re is an exper:
fenced man in III ,lsiness. ;eb4
He vii; take complete charger tof
funerals &nd will also be able 70 take
care Of ali kinds Of work in the funeral
line Tbs announcement of the new
parlors will be watched with interest
by all aG-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-26
FILE SHERIFF REPoRrS.

Special Commissioner NJ J. Cullinan- I.
before wh!'m was taken the testimony
in liz" cOlinty suitS against ex-Shertffs
W. VI. Cl,mans and D. II. Taylor Will
n" his reports of his findings With
Judge IT, :. llcrvs< Tuesday Commits
sioncr Culiinan will set forth in his re-
port just what. sums the cx-shertffs
cwo the county: what counter CLAIMS
ar" valid tInd tic amount Of interest
accumulate on public funds deposited
by the former officials in local banks.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-26
R.Afsch and W'i!kjn are sin actively

,IrnfIfi"d Win rs management.
The advertisement m"pIicn"d con
raInS nnn hundred amt "iGlltN-nln"
specific items ri seaSrnabi" spring !
merrhandis" which ar offered II
price-aCnnomcS which must ini"rcSi !
in thes" da:s OF advancing prices.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-26
Fricnd-You are not going to TN .
again? S.E%

Congress sfnan-No: it's too stTenns
Gus was; sent down to Washington.
to look out for my constituents. and
from the roac of their letters, I've .eoe
TO look out Cor them when get home
Puck .@I
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-03-26
EXCLUSIVE Suits OF Silk
Seemingly Made .
TO Personal Order

A fresh, new, eXhl(aratlng
All very like new-tound
We can't recall any class
forth such umStlnted praise
"Ah's'' Of admiration as
Silk Suits. look at the
itself. Khaki-.kool; Tus-
Silk jersey. Silk Tatfeta.
colors. Vivid and all-com-
Pearl. Rose. Shadow Lawn
Black. Look at the Styles.
most costly modiste could
thoughts in boN-plcatlng;
Contrasting ru}or> IN the
every woman will want at
not have il in ample time
model is extremely attfac-
Sivc especially the ones
SILK SUIT PRICES
,Sz9 upt0 $3.50
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-12
SUPREME EFFORT NOW REQUlREfD
DON'T SHIFT TOAL0WERPPILAACCE
You May Be One Of Fortunates if You CapaClrnax of the
Campaign With Work to Meet Ss q
Efforts Of Rivals. xss%#s*s
READ

The standing Of the contestants = they appear sdox Include ,sasr the
sss%i nat wiz Sss ct y es. ae Z sn & the e a %s1 e%ndns q points = i nasds
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: d fled By sssuf onS. P Rss Sses rs os.d asi End Is p y b q Spe en- Z sss mn nnti
the final counting Of points is made after h campsien closes. Con.
s%: % may as, s ssse viii R1 6 p ses' i, to ID. &c 'esfeS S.ao. Is " When s' fsest =
at the campaign Department. :
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ton. ! h ss i pfsssass s. ssaa s%s'af e n se esss VII ) y ss.sss 1s seesS.s u. s''. 80
STANDING dit IS = as ssn, sas 'a %as me %e and : that st those Sc who d % viii md
some candidate wants I1ha position, and is working hard to Jet It. Yes'
u DOM know anyone who is 50 ,as, ahead s;. Of his his 9s; ,@t e s% : y
- les, here is a eroup of forward strainlns rivals atsthe heels II every
one now escu uyr g a 20 position 9glnoat r. n,,ze vou have won. There is of
course. only ne insurance poncy-bie doings during the mex three days.
End in Sight =.
With the final hour. 10 o'clock next Saturday night emhazonsd o n
in the campaign, now drawing swiftly to a close
other valuable prizes every passing hour is instMnng Re energy into the
.;.e eou Paast and md hustle wst ARE ar I'll the IT, two n ma,a things iii et . oe sspSaa aa this ssos ssm-
and, for r% that matter ma sos ssiH Hn Ge is upon p%@ Himself 81 : herself to annex just a
many An Pi i%eor ss PG snns t os's sss%id { al iSn &c outside sSs Grand Fork. !. i
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Be sure that your subscriptions and ballots are mailed in time. Write
across the envelope the date and hour mailed. s@e
such these : eana sSmors nns d Ssnah ~ g a1 ESeds with it { idea If di,couras1ng some
ean nIMas "a You g u ar r. t5 not v telling nf a a%n What n y nser haSe done Ses 10 w as % 3
Receipt Books.
at 1ss yoS 4s nss' v sffs fss! ssts same IF 9 9 9 ss' at t sas the t s' !" '%s9.t sse' . Rs2s
plenty If receipt books It this time: !.
Names Omitted.
having 1S 1ess tn than n' 100000 1000 p points IS to a their 'a credit %" These eon tie aa sa are s1
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-12
SEVEN ADDED TO
JONES' MISSING
Four Members of Crew Were
Not Aboard When
Ship Sank. T

Washington. Dec. k2.-seven men.
not previously known to have been
aboard the torpedoed destroyer
Jacob Jones were added to the de-
%stroyer's list of known missing in a
dispatch to the nav department last
night from Vice Admiral Sims. The
message also named four members Of
the crew who were not aboard when
the ship was lost, and five others not
been transferred to another vessel be-
fore the Jones started on her last
cruise.
The number Of missing enlisted
men was given as IS, or approximately
the, number given in earlier dis
patches.
The even added to the known
missing n Geo. F. H. Rogers, fire.
man, Lowell, Mass; James Cum
mings, seaman, Kansas City, Mo.
VIM. T. Clifford, fireman, Dayton.
Ohio; Henry j. La Combe. fireman,
Hinckley, N. Y; Eugene J.. Morgan,
yeoman, Washington, d. c.; Jas.
Fitzgerald, gunner's mate. Augusta,
Julia Wetzel, 665 West Fourth street,
Winona, MINI.
The four who were not aboard
when the destroyer went down were
Lillious F. Develbish, gunner's mate:
jeremiah Downing, machinist's mate;
Cornelius A. Lane: seaman, and James
E. McManus, fireman.
The five who were on the latest
muster roll Of the Jacob Jones. but
not mentioned among the missing are
Thomas Emilinssen, gunner's mate;
Frederick A. Marshall, seaman;
Ralph Hanson Rogers, seaman; EN-
met Roscoe Smith, m~achinist's mate
and Milton Lamar Snyder, gunner'l
mate.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-12
new MONETARY
SYSTEM BEFORE
U. 5. OFFICIALS
Would Be Based on Silver
As Well as Gold, Says
Washington Dispatch.

go EaaLE.# 49, II F-stF
New York. Dec. IA special to
the Times from Washington says:
..An International monetary system
based on silver. as we'll as gold, to
provide for the expanding credit Of
the world, due to wa exigencies, is
under consideration by the treasury
in conjunction with allied and neutral
governments.
IF the scheme is worked out
along the line now being discussed.
gold and silver would be put upon a
ration of oinage together. forming
the basis upon which the paper
money of the United States and the al
lied and neutral countries would be
issued. 50"
Taken Up At Conference.
"Bi-metalism. in other words,
would be restored in the money
standard of the nations. The scheme
was taken up at a conference last
week between Secretary Of the Treas
ury McAdoo, prominent banker and
several members of congress. AT the
conference a proposal to fix an ad-
vanced price for silver of 81 an ounce.
instead of the recently established
price of Sc cents an ounce, was
touched upon.
IF the double standard is estab-
lished, it is regarded as likely that
the enhanced price of silver will be
agreed upon for American coinage.
More Elastic Currency.
ITO advance the value Of silver to
81 an. ounce, would lei a more
elastic currency in providing an ex-
banded basis upon which the treas
ury certificates would be issued. This,
it was urged at the conference. would
be Of appreciate advantage to the
government in the time Of financial
stress throughout the world. The
scarcity of gold, which forms the
basis of currency coinage in the
-. United States and Great Britain, wa
of advantage at the conference IS an
impelling argument for establishing a
bi-mohetary system"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-12
ASQUITH STILL THINKS
ENGLAND WAS RIGHT
IN ENTERING THE WAR

London, Dec. 12.-Forfaer Premier
Asquith, speaking at Birmingham
yesterday, declared that if he had to
live over the time again he still would
take the same position he had arrived
at with regard to Great Britain's en-
tering. the war. He added that he un-
.shesitatingfy believed it had been
worth while. provided the war ended
in a peace which secured the original
purposes for entering upon it and
contained the elements Of perma-
nency.
MI. Asquith said he thought little
more would be heard from the enemy
on the question Of the freedom Of the
He strongly endorsed President
Wilson'S message as clearly expressing
the intentions and desires of the
allies.