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New-York tribune., 1918-02-13
Secretary Explains "Con6-
dentially" Manner of
Moving 1,5OO, 900 Men
President Seeks
Bipartisan Aid
Calls Conferences of Lead
ers to Discuss War
Problems

In the controversy over the con
duct Of the acar there acre thre,
important Developments IN Wash
mgto,a yesterday:
I. Secretary of War Baker gave to
the Senate Military Committee a
"highly confidential" report on avail
able shipping. Chairman Chamber
lain later said members of the COM
mittee questioned the capacity of
that shipping to put 100000 Ameri-
can soldiers in Europe this year-a
prospect which Mr.. Baker called "not
unpromising."
2.-President Wilson signified his
intention of holding regular
conferences with both Republican
and Democratic members of Congress
to discuss war problems. At the
first of these conferences he will
urge passage Of the bill authoriz-
ing him to rearrange executive de-
partments.
z Secretary Of War Baker issued
new statement on his reor-
ganization of the army General Staff,
in which he explained that, in army
purchases, the functions of Surveyor
General Stettinius are merely ad-
vlSory
New-York tribune., 1918-02-13
German Debt
Spurs Demand
For Indenniitiies
Every Responsible States
man" for 1t, Says Prus-
sian Minister
Especial Co47'espondeucel

LOF0O'U0 W.T. CSUOUUGHCHI
COPENHAGEN, Feb. 12.-The huge
war expenses of Germany are threat
enlng the destruction of her whole
economic life, and the possibility of
conhscatlon of private property looms
up IN the immediate future.
count Preyssing, in the Bavarian
Parliament, recently interpellated the
government about the financial situa-
ton, according to the "Weser Zeitunp :"
and IN the course of his address made
the declaration that the expenses of
the German Empire, including interest
on loans, had reached a total of $40
uO,OOO,OOO year-or more than S54.-
100000 day. This amount represents
from fifty-nine to sixty per cent Of the
whole income Of the empire, as con-
trasted with an indebtedness of onlv
loo per cent of the total income pre-
vlous to the war.
Count Preyssing declared it would be
expenses without contribution in many
ways from sources hitherto untouched.
The Minister OF Finance, in reply,
admitted the seriousness Of the situa-
ton, saying that the war taxes had
reached $5,500,000,000 monthly and
that the cost of the war had increased
from 81 $l,50O,0O0,O00 a month at the be-
ginning of the war to $2,7O0,O 900 900 at
the present time.
Germany, in any case, he lid, would
have to increase her income by s1O.-
600, 100000 yearly. The minister de-
MED the rumor that this financial bur
den would be placed upon the richer
classes of the population, but declared
it would be proportionately distfib-
uted. He added that every responsible
German statesman considered a war
indemnify necessary
New-York tribune., 1918-02-13
No Enthusiasm ir,
Germany Ouer Peace
With the Bolsheuiki

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 12-The German
press appears quite unable to regard
Trotzky's announcement of state of
peace between Russia and the Central
Powers with any feeling of satsfac-
ton; The Berlin "zeitung am Mittag'
thinks that the old chaos will continue.
and that therefore it will be necessary
tor Germany to continue to safeguard
her frontier both from military and
diplomatic viewpoint.
The Berlin "Tageblatt" says that no.
body can fail to see that Trotzky's an
nouncement only confirms the existing
facts, adding:
I'VE have peace with Russia because
there is no Russian army, but it is
peace devoid of any solid basis and
without agreement. The quadruple al
lance must now, as heretofore, strive
alter definite settlement in Eastern
affairs which will facilitate the estab
llshment of peaceful and neighborly
reiatlons with the Russian people"
The kal-Anzeiger" declares that
premature rejoicing with the repre-
sentatives of greater Russia has never
oeen Warranted, nor is it now, in view
OF the latest manifestations of Max
imalist diplomacy.
1T IS at once clear" says the can
ze1ger,' that it is only another act
OF one-sided statement, to which anv
opponent can reply as he pleases. The
demobl llzation of the Russian army is
the only tangible thing arranged. and
this cannot influence Germany's futrue
plans" oe
The "Norddeutschc Allgemeine zoj.
lung says: "Trotzky is a sphinx who
presents the world with a new riddle"
New-York tribune., 1918-02-13
By c. w. Gilbert

J WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-Presiden
wilson is not to be regarded as hav
ing modified his war aims by his state
ment yesterday that the declaration
OF them on January was only a
provisional sketch" He has merely
explained them and left the way open
to their modification in the discussions
OF peace that are to come. This is the
official Interpretation put upon yester-
days speech. The difference is between
modifying at once and explaining that
they are subject to modification. Where
formerly the war aims seemed to be
DEFINITE statement of the terms of
peace on which the nation would in
sist, now there are left mere illustra-
tlons OF the kind of peace this nation
believes should be effected.
Among representatives of the Allies
those who will talk on such occa-
slons, and they are not numerous. nor
or the first rank, but their view IS
gwen for what it is worth-the feeling
exists that in the interchange of adj
dresses between this country and the
chancellors of the Central Powers. Mr.
Wilson has yielded ground.
Ii 1t is possible to Judge from the
surprise and concern felt in such cir
cles the Presidents latest peace move
was made independently of the Allies.
Count Czernin addressed his remarks
to the United States and the United
States replied by itself-at least that is
the impression that prevailed here
with the result that, in view of Mr..
Wilson'S words about "a provisional
SKETCH doubt now rules, at least in
the limited sphere already described as
TO what are the real intentions OF this
country about Alsace-Lorrainc. Italia
lrredenta and the other natonalistic
questions over which the European
Powers in this war feel so deeply.
1t is generally perceived here to-day,
as was said in The Tribune this morn
ing, that peace negotiations are now
under way, peace negotiations of a |
new and unusual kind, but the only
possible negotiations in war that has
become SO much war aof peoples that
even labor conventions address foreign
peoples on war aims. These nesotia-
tions may be broken off. Peace nego-
tiations have often been broken off.
But at least they will proceed to a re-
oly by Czernin to tie Presidents state
nent of principles and to reply by
he President to that reply. 1t is pos
'ible to see that far anead. These two
iteps will take US till the middle of
April, when Germany may be, if she
'ealy intends to make one and is able
o make one, engaged In her great
New-York tribune., 1918-02-13
Presidents War Aims
Unchanged, Is Official View
wilson Lett Them Open to Modification in Peace
Discussion-Spoke Independently of Allies,
Washington Believes

drive. Perhaps the peace maneuvrins
VIII then yield to military action.
AS things now stand, as a result OF
'ne interchange Of views, Germany and
austria have won what will look to the
peoples OF those two countries like 2
substantial concession from the Presi.
dent. Instead Of insisting upon the
central Powers giving up Alsace-Lor-
ralne and the Trentno. the giving up
OF this territory is explained to be
merely an illustration OF the kind of
territorial readjustment the President
wiz insist upon as condition of peace.
IL IS necessary not to lose sight of
IN the fact that both sides are PLAYING
M .nls peace game with the same end in
vvaaee"-naamely., vaeS of weakening the mo-
raie of the adversary. Mr.. Wilson ;c
much praised for the brili;ant S;n,ao 10
macy OF this plan Of isolating the Ger
,nan war party and throwing the whole
responSslbllity for continuing the war
aquareiy upon its shoulders. Rut i ;s
Hrooaoiy equally the hope of Won Hert.
lIng and Czernin that the discussion ~
peace Will increase the demand for
Reacc among the radicals of Britain
france and Italy and divert our minds
1i0na our own preparation for war.
A. "oIeover, concessions with regard to
:ne territorial ambitions of the All;es
II won in the course of the neont;a, '
tlons now going on, cannot fail i ;s
PROBABLY German opinion, to DESTROY
~ ne UNITY of the opposition and weary
'ne Allied peoples Of the Sacrifices N 10
made for doubtful ADVANTAGES ~ ''
-. ne pest Interpretation put unon N.
u1ference 9I between the attitude Of vnn
nnertilng ana Czernin, upon which
!!resldent wilson dwelt in his speech
Is mat 1t was deliberate and calcu-
.ateo. Won Hertling wished to have
ene peace negotiations keep up and
hold out the olive branch T. 'a. a. ',,e s.
seriously believed here that Ans.r;s
VIII DO anything in reply to the Pros;-
dent which has not the approval of tbo
oomlnant partner in the Central a.
lance. AZ
In the interchanges going or with
regard to peace, the aim Of wh icb nv
both sides is undoubtedly to st;r nn
an irresistible desire for peace amonr
the people OF the enemy, Won Hertl;ne
PROBABLY counts upon the disciplined
CHARACTER of the German people He
,r nrobabiy feels that they viii resist Mr.
" " lisons peace offensives by reason of
heir habitual obedience to euthor;tv
,etter than the undisciplined people Of
he more democratic Allies will ras;st
he German and Austrian peace Of.
.ensives. VI
President Wilson, on his mart
plainly counts upon what he reoards
IS having the better of the argument
N the general desire for dcmocracv
nd for an international Organization
o secure permanent peace. Won
iertiing counts on authority; Mr.. Wi.
on on iidealism. 1t will be interestinr
o see just what was accomplished hS
ir. WILSON'S latest speech, but it NAV ,
e lorg ume before its effects in ,
'ermany and in Allied countries .aa -
pom our own war spirit can he aa1
ulated. sa'-
New-York tribune., 1918-02-13
Secret Report on
Tonnage Worries
Senate Committee
tBy The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA "highl,
confidential" repors on available ship
ping for American forces in the war
submitted to the Senate Military Com
mittce to-day by Secretary of War
Baker, has left the committee in doubt,
Chairman Chamberlain said as to
whether Mr.. Bakers information sup
ports his statement that the prospects
are not unpromislng for putting a mil
lion and half American soldiers in
Europe this year.
Mr.. Baker. in his statement, reiter-
ated the opinion that but two tons
gross, or 10 tons net, are required to
MAINTAIN each man in Europe. Sena-
tor Hitchcock recently asserted that
i've tons were necessary to the man.
Although the Secretary's data will
not be made public, Senator Weeks.
who plans to speak Friday in favor of
the war cabiret. and munitions di
rector bills, is expected to make a gen
eral statement in his speech challenging
some Of the conclusions.
Chairman Chamberlain announced late
To-day that Secretary Baker probably
would not be recalled again for uues-
uonlng by the committee, his detailed
statement on the shipping situation
felng regarded as making it unneces.
Sary
n cetalled statement of cargoes car
3ed IN the past was submitted, and it
was SAID, IN some cases, showed that
vessels with 5000 to 10000 tonnage
actually carried freight Weighing only
from 5000 to 5000 tons.
IN ms statement Secretary Baker, ac-
sording to committee members. did not
contend that 100000 American SOL
u'ers could be maintained in Europe
=" 1910 with present shipping facilities.
'us expressed hope of securing more |
Allied vessels.
'''"elicah tonnage now available, &C
'Ofoing TO Secretary Bakers state
"eh'' was said to be less than the
I,4VVooo tons conceded by Senator
Hitchcock.
"ene"al Of the Senate debate, which
@a' oeen suspended for few days, is
'.neculed for Thursday, Senator James.
W. ~ "chtuchy, an Administration spokes-
'"a'' giving notice to-day that he would
,', ,peSA then on "America and Her Ma
r'D'a' Defcnce.' He will be followed
,h a"s oy Senator Weeks, of Massa-
wu'' wIsetS' Republican member Of the
''''''ary Committee.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-13
Der lag! (Sone Time in March
BY Tho Associated Press


BRITISH ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE roh %
arch has been set by the at least one often
inst y" inc British 'front.' according prisoner
alons were intended. " " opNA
front ' 8 '""'' ny ''e e"ei'y All along Ihe
train movements have been observed guns keep
'""ns 'ne1r appearance at various
1reat numbers soldiers ho;r
'tacKs and the arlerymen also special train
french raids and aerial scouting purpose obtaining
1ornaon continue dav Inv a,oc uh
Aio" 'na1 big events will happen in the future
New-York tribune., 1918-02-13
"uson to Confer
With Representatives
On War Measures

v'' v'"'ASHlNGToN. Feb. l2.-prcsident
,na "S0n will begin series Of confer.
~-bo., O,,hofrow with Congress leaders
or all ALL ~ hhepublicans and Democrats
part;s rur the first time members s'V': Of both
House are arc to be taken into the white
war councils in the consideration If
Admin nis..slation, :. and in this way the
some me",ff'lation of "a expects to smooth out
the war rne dlfflculties which confront
date empower power the President to on consol; o';'
and red;etive executive department functions
BE- bn's ons opposed Of by the Republicans, WHY WHY
Some of 81 .t .he first subjects to come up.
it and III. De democrats do not favor
it as on one Republicans openly denounce
The aS hIS GISonferrng too great authoritv ri,e
tons '.l' H. however, is the Administra.
counter proposal to the Senate
New-York tribune., 1918-02-13
Negro Burned at Stake
For Killing Z Whites

ESTlLL SPRINGS, Tenn. Feb. 12.-
jim Mcllherron, a negro, who shot and
killed two white men here last Friday,
was wa burned at the stake here tonight
after confession had been forced from,
him by application of redhot irons.
The man was brought here TONIGHT
by posse which captured him after
wounding him in battle near McMin-
Vile early to day.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-13
Hertling and kuehlmann
To Tell Kaiser Of Peace

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 12.-Count Won
Hertling, the Imperial German Chan
ceilor, and DR.. Richard Won Kuehlmann.
Secretary of Foreign Affairs, will pro
ceed to German headquarters to-mor
row to report TO Emperor William ths
results of the Brest- -Litoysk neace ne' ~
fgotlations. says %spatch received
here from Berlin to-day.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-13
Kaiser, Ill, Takes Cure
At Spa, in Belgium

LONDON, Feb. Emperor viii.
iam's personal headquarters are to
be transferred to Spa, the Belgia,
watering place, near the Prussian
frontier, according to statements j,
inc German press, says the Exchange
Telegraph correspondent at Amstcr-
dam.
The Emperor expects to take the
cure there for short time, it IS
said.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-15
CITY NEWS.

Sugar Creek Christian church
lawn social July IS. Benefit OF Red
Cross.
knights and Ladies of Security
meet tonight at o'clock in Woodman
hall, 9Th Main. The members are
asked to come.
-Postoffice officials say that peo-
pie persist in mailing perishabie mat
ter such as fruits and candies to the
soldiers in environments. The perceis
arrive there in an unfit condition 70
eat Then complaint is entered Win
tbe postoffice department. Mllltary
authorities have asked that persons
stop the practice of mailing perlshaoie
foods to soldiers.
Fl. johnson pleaded guilty to
charge of nuisance at Fifth and MAIN
street, when arranged in superior
court. He was made to pay 1ihe u
S25. &c
Charles H. Wedertz was surP s, Is
cd bv fourteen members of the Elks
lodge at his home, 1911 Leighton, ave
me Saturday night. 1t was his olrtn
dav and the party had been planned
for MIR. wedertz by his wife: luncI
was served. L. J. Wolf in hehalf OF
the company presented Mr.. Wedertz
with a travelling bag.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-15
Believed Some Of Ctty's Several Hun
dred Warriors are Taking Part
in Gigantic Struggle
Today.
AMERICANS VICTORIOUS
Yank Soldiers Helping to Make the
Song Of the Lathes Come True
for France.
They shall not paSsi"


Some of Keokuk's several hundred
fighting men at the front at least,
are thought to be making the Song
OF the Lathes". come true in France,
today in the great drive that has been
resumed with its telling counter at
tacks made by Americans
While it cannot be absolutely prov
ed now that Keokuk men and other
Iowans are in the heavy fighting east
of Chateau Thierry and at Vaux, it
is almost certain that some of them
are having hand in the renewed
struggle. Scores of Keokuk soldiers
ihave arrived overseas in the last few
weeks.
Two distinct American forces are
known to be in the drive.
The Americans caught The Boche lin
a terrific charge, hurting them back
half mile past the point where the
German attack began, say press des-
patches. The counter attack was brill
liant.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-15
cHAUTAUoUA AND THE WAR.

The weapons which win victory for
democracy include more than the ply
steal equipment for conflict. They
embrace the brain power. the thought
power, the will power, the spiritual
energy OF a people. Whatsoever con-
serves and directs these vital forces
in this grave hour serves humanity.
tauqua to this service- It's lectures.
he says, are effective messengers
for the delivery and Interpretation OF
democracys meaning and imperative
needs" The work it is doing, has
not lost importance because OF war,
but rather has gained new opportuni-
ties for service"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-15
CITY NEWS.

The Keol1uk postoffice has the
special 16-cent stamp for aeroplane
service. 1t is intended primarily for
aeroplane mail under the new rate
effective today, but will be valid for
all purposes for which postage
stamps of regular issue are used. The
central design is a mail aeroplane in
flight. Above, in a curved line OF
Roman capital letters, are the words,
gu. S. Postage"
Mrs. C. w. Swanson, 123 Bank
street, is improving after an opera
ton which she underwent a week
ago in Graham hospital.
kansas City police have asked
the Keokuk police department to as
sist in looking for John A. Wright,
GO. who has disappeared from his
home. Wright weighs $50 pounds, is
feet 4 inches tall and has blue eyes
and iron-gray hair. Fifty dollars re-
ward is offered for information con-
corning his present location.
Mrs. w. q. Kittell, government
demonstration, will teach the use OF
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-15
SERGT. COSTELLO
EAGER TO FIGHT
Non-commissioned Officer Who was
Gassed, Waiting for Chance to
Get at Huns
AGAIN.

It'll be glad when 1 get well so I
can go back and get revenge on those
Huns" is message sent by Sergeant
c. l.. Costello, who was gassed dur
ing drive on the Marine. He hasn't
lost his Yankee grit, however, If he
is sick and in base hospital.
His brother, J. G. Costello, SIG
North Tenth street, received letter
from Sergeant Costello Saturday.
This was the first word since tele-
gram came June % from the adjutant
general saying that he was seriously
wounded.
81 was glad to wake up from that
gas attack and find myself among
American people" the letter stated.
Sergeant Costello wrote that he had
the best of treatment and for his
brother not to worry if he didn't hear
from him again for some time. He
said that he would have to remain in
the hospital for several weeks, but
was well enough to write a page and a
half in the letter. He wants to hear
from .Keokuk friends, he says.
Sergeant Costello is with Company
l.. Ninth infantry.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-15

substitutes for wheat flour in the
making of quick bread at the Nc
Kinley school, Tuesday at 8 a. m.
She will give this same demonstra,
ton in the Lincoln school at 2 p. m.
Charles ID. Streeter delivered an
address before the Unity club at
noon today about a visit which he
recently made at Camp Dodge. He
spoke of the excellent care the sol
diers are getting.
State agents arrested four men as
Intoxicated Sunday. One pleaded not
guilty and three others were made to
pay fines of 81 and costs in the sup
erior court.
Kirby Walker, Victor Alltop and
Charles Alexander paid So and costs,
each, for proving when arranged in
superior court today
Charles ]. Smith court reporter, is
having a two weeks vacation from
work at the court house. Much of his
vacation time will be spent in &C
counting work for the Red Cross.
Anthony Coyle and Frank Brown,
arrested Saturday at 100 Main street
waived to the grand jury under $500
bonds when arraisned today an
charge of selling and keeping intoxi-
eating liquor Mrs. A. E Mcpherson
furnished bond for Brown; William
yermazen furnished bond for Coyle.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-15
HAVE ONLY A THIRD
OF WHEAT WE NEED
HOOVER TELLS THE PEOPLE
MUST CUT CONSUMPTION OF
WHEAT FLOUR TWO
THIRDS.
BY HERBERT HOOVER.

Recent press dispatches widely cir
culated through the country have given
the wholly false impression that there
Is no longer need for rigorous conser-
walton Of wheat and flour. The food
administration declares that every
aspect Of the wheat situation, both
present and prospective, intensifies thu
need for the greatest possible limita-
ton In the American consumption of
wheat and wheat products. If present
restrictions should be In the slightest
degree relaxed 1t would result In seri-
ous want for the people Of Europe be-
fore the new crop can reach the mar
ket
The food administrators estimate
Of the position on the first Of June In
dicates a total available supply until
the new harvest, including the grain
which will be available from the farms
In country and terminal elevators and
mill elevators, Of about 100000
bushels. OF this 100000 bushels
must be exported before new wheat Is
available for export, if we are to main
tain the absolutely necessary shipments
70 our army and the allies. That
caves about 26,OOO,0O0 bushels for do
nestle consumption for the next two
months.
The normal American consumption Is
something over 100000 bushels a
month SO that the most liberal con-
sumption at home would be only one
third Of normal.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-15
Many at Dinner.

Covers were laid for eighty-four at
the dinner Saturday evening at the
Country club There were a mum Der
Of small parties, among them. Mrs
n. K. Dimelow entertained eight boys
in honor of Whitney Hobbs of Chica-
go, and of her brother, Joshua G. Ell
der, who is at home from the Univer-
slty of Wisconsin for the summer va
cation. The table was very attractive
ly decorated, and attached to each
dinner card We're toy balloons which
floated above the table
AT another table party of six girls
gave a dinner for Miss Margaret
Snyder Of Fairfield, who is Miss Eliza
beth Howell's guest. Those from out
of town who were at the dinner and
at the dance which followed were MIR
and Mrs. Harry Stricken of Chicago;
Mrs. Oscar Strome of Yokahoma,
Japan; Mr.. and Mrs. John Hobbs and
Whitney Hobbs of Chicago; Mrs. A
d. Ayres Of New York; Miss Margaret
Snyder of Fairfield; Craig Schaffer of
Fort Madison; DIR. Francis Fry and
Miss Elizabeth Vale Fry of st. Louis;
Virgil Comstock of the U. S. S. Penn
sylvania-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-15

America and The World War" win
be the subject Of Captain Richmond
p Hobson's address at the Chautau,
qua.
Few men indeed are better fitted
to discuss such a theme than the dis
tinguished Captain, known and loved
by the American people as the Hero
of the Merrimac. the original advocate
Of National Preparedness, and the
champion OF Americas supremacy
among the nations.
Besides all these things, Captain
Hobson has served three terms in Con.
gress, led the cause of International
Arbitration, promoted the Boys Corn
Club ideas. been the leading figure in
Temperance and other reform move
ments, helped to improve the educa-
tional system of the South. and is con-
sidered by many to be one of the fore
most Democrats with Presidential pos
sibilities.
He will speak at the Chautauqua on
the third night