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New-York tribune., 1918-09-17

throughout the press of the country
from -he views advanced therein is
its conclusive answer.
Mr.. Hurd said IN his statement:
The amazing editorial in this morn
ing's Times entitled The Austrian
Peace Overture shakes public conf
dence in the sincere Americanism Of
that paper. Alone among New York
papers The Times holds that this
latest of many peace balloons comes
in form which the Allies may honor
ably accept
Before the Allied u7.ions ara safe
from the ever-present canger OF win
nlng in The war and losing a. the peace.
once and for ali let it be understood
that the Allies viii not enter into
peace negotiations with Germany. Aus
tria. Bulgaria or Turkey Under no
conditions should the Allied nations
degrade themselves 10 the level Of sit
ting at q conference table with repre-
sentatives of Germany or her vassals
Germany IS red-handed criminal, des-
tined to be arraigned before the bar
of justice. there to be tried by the
Allied nations for her countless crimes
and TO receive due punishment and
forclble restraint to prevent q repeti-
ton of those crimes.
Moffett Assails Editorial
Cleveland Moffett. trustee Of the Am
erican Defence Society, in a statement
issued Yesterday. called on The New
York Times to explain its leading
editorial Of yesterday morning. in
which it comments on the Austrian
peace note. Mr. Mofett brands the
editorial in question as rankly pro
German and declares it is calculated TO
give health and comfort to Germany
and her allies.
Has The New York Tines suddenly
gone mad ?" asks Nh Moffett Has
It come under sinister pro-Germsn
domination? Has it been bought by
German money!
"There is only one doctrine for LOYAL
newspapers to preach in this country
The American people want no dealings
with the violators Of Belgium. with
the Lusitania murderers. except deal-
ings that involve force Of arms lead
Ing to peace dictated by the VIC
torious armies Of the Allies. Let The
New York Times remember this if It
wishes to regain the respect IN which
1t has long been held by the best class
of American citiZpnS'
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
Austria s Peace Note Fails to
Meet Demands of British Labor

and hints are being thrown out from
many official quarters to the German
people that the end Of the war is not
far distant. The Germans, who still
regard themselves as the initiators Of
peace of rcnunciation," would be Glad
to appear to acquiesce in such peace
at Austrins request. while pretending
to do so for the sake of humanity.
That is virtually what Germany and
Austria intend to tell the Allies at the
proposed peace conferences, if they
ever are held.
Germans See Defeat Near
The governments of the Central EN-
pres recognize that defeat is staring
them in the face, but they dare not
weaken the morale of their subjects
by such an admission, except at u
contldentlal conference. If, however,
the Allies arc willing to make peace
on any acceptable terms. the German
government will undertake to make n
gradual public avowal of defeat, while.
If the Allies refuse to be satisfied
with German "renunciations, Ger
many intends to bolster up the morale
OF her people for further resistance.
The German rulers fear above
everything social explosion if they
are defeated upon the battlefield after
the great sacrifices of the people, and
they probably also viii try to appeal
to faint hearts among the Allies by
painting the pcrils of social upheavals.
significant admission of what is
passing in the minds of the Germans
IN this connection was made by Erz-
berger, lead Ter Of the Catholic party,
in the Rcichstag, whom he stated, ac-
cordlng to the Berlin spondent Of
Az Est regarding 'world Bolshe-
vlsm' 'lI the war lasts much longer
no single country can escape revolu
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
Peace Offer Secuted
AS MADE in Germany
BY Frederic K. Coudeyt

Frederic r. Coudert, formerly legal
representative OF the French govern
ment here, and an authority on inter
national affairs, declared yesterday
that Austria's peace move was obvious
ly 'made in Germany" and should re
ceive no consideration from the Allies
in its present form
Mr.. Coudert said:
"The Austrian note Of this morning
and the information that Germany has
made proposition to Belgium is Ger
tainly interesting, but neither novel nor
unexpected. The coming German peace
offensive has been inevitable, since the
definite check Of the last German mill.
tary offensive against Paris in the MIG
die of July last. in less than two
months the tables have HTea enuapletely
turned.
There is and e,sn Re no eErpose in
accepting an Ola: ~ t. rscre irrespon-
sible parley. e e1e first place the in
ltlatlon Of s1c1 a meeting would chill
that splendid Crusader-like enthusiasm
here and among our allies. so neccs-
sary to bring the conflict to victorious
termination. In the meantime Germany
would hold. ruined and PROSTATE, a
cons siderable piece of France and prac-
tically all of Belgium it has been
demonstrated that Germany's promises
are of no value, and it is impossible to
see what would come of such a parley
save danger of a realization of the eff
tort of the Allies against the common
enemy followed by an inconclusve
peace.
Negotiations can only be rightly and
property undertaken unon such bases
of principle as have been set forth with
such admirable lucidity by the presi-
dent voicing not only the sentiments
Of his own people but those of our
allies. On all sides in France and
Great Britain I have heard it stated
that the principles laid down by the
President in his utteranccs since
America entered the war constitute the
only bases of any lasting peace. No
pourparlers could be successfully en-
tered upon save with the explicit un-
derstanding that there be:
(l) A complete evacuation of Bel
gum, with promise of reparation.
CD An assurance that the treaty. of
Brest-Litovsk viii be thrown into the
scrap heap Of diplomatic discard. and
that the whole Russian question viii be
taken up anew, and definite under
standing that no territory heretofore
Russian shall be annexed or dominated
by Germany.
l8 An assurance given that Alsace-
Lorraine return to France. This. more
than anything else. viii sound the
deathknell OF Prussian militarism.
ID! These promises must be ratified
oS the representatives Of the German
people themselves; representatives
other than Kaiser & Co. to whom
the worlds agony, so eloouentlv empha-
sized in the Austrian note, is so wholly
due.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
Wilson S Refusal
OF Peace Offer
Lauded by League
Continued from page

to accept the invitation Of the Austrian
and German governments to a secret
com erohcc as to peace. The league is
pledged 20 peace by victory as the
only peac" which can achieve tho oh
Jcct OF the way in the destruction of
German militarism and the creation of
}eagua of free nations to enforce r
permanent peace. To take part in a
conference with an unconquercd Ger
many IS TO confess failure Of our
purpose"
The executive committee reiterated
the warning against a premature peace
issued by the national convention Of
the league held in Philadelphia last
May and reatfirmed the platform
adopted at that time. This platform
said in part: y "
"Apprehensivc of the lure of an IN
conclusive peace, which would enable
the present masters Of Germany to
continue their dominion OF Central
Europe and sooner or later to menace
again the peace and freedom of the
world. the league feels that our people
should be forewarned, in case Germany
should propose TO make peace ON terms
mat might we'll deceive the unsuspect-
ing. Suppose she should offer to retire
from Belgium and France, to cedc the
rentino to Italy. even to relinuuish
all claims TO her captured colonies and
to promise some kind Of autonomy 10
the various races of Central and East
ern Europe. Such an offer would be
highly seductive, and, if we are not
prepared to understand what it means.
might we'll beguile the Allies into a
peace which would be deusive. because
unless the principle of mlitarism is
destroyed the promises would be kept
no better than those broken in the
past.
Autonomy of other races would
mean their organization for the
Strengthening of Germany, until she
had control of the resources of a popu-
lation of 100000, 900 for her next war.
and the abandonment Of her former
colonies would be made only with the
hope of recoupment in South America
on more favorable occasion. Such a
settlement would be a mere truce pend
ing strife more fierce thereafter. 50
long as predatory militarism IS not
Wholly destroyed no lasting peace can
be made"
These members of the executive com
mittee. hastily summoned to a confer
Judge Alton b. Parker, Edward A.
Filcne. Of Boston. chairman Of the
shlpbuildlng committee Of the United
States; Samuel Lewisohn of the
Chamber Of Commerce. Charles $.
{. A.; William Short, secretary Of the
League to Enforce Peace; Judge Will
lam Wadhams, of the Court of Cen
eral Sessions; Dean Talcott Williams
Of the Columbia School of journalism,
and Herbert Houston, vice president
Of Doubleday, Page & Co
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
fereut settlement for the sake of il
own exterior influence or mastery
Mutual Respect for Right

"(S) The consent of all nations 20
be governed in their conduct toward
each other by the same principles Of
honor and Of respect for the common
laws OF civilized societies that govern
the individual citizens Of all modern
states in their relations with one an
other, to the end that all promises and
covenants may be saoredly observed,
no private plots or conspiracy hatchcd,
no selfish injuries wrought with inn
runity, and a mutual trust established
upon the handsome foundation Of a
mutual respect for right.
"a. The establishment of an organi-
zation Of peace which shall make it
certain that the combined power of
free nations will check every invasion
of right and serve TO make peace and
justice the more secure by affording
a definite tribunal of opinion to which
all must submit and by which every
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
Balfour Sees Effort of 7eutons
To Separate Entente Nations

LONDON, Sept. 16.-A. J. Balfour,
British Foreign Secretary, speaking at
luncheon given to-day for number
of visiting Dominion journalists, said
he had read in the newspapers of the
proposal made by Austria, and eX-
planned that anything he would say
now must be taken as an individual
uttere1lce of member of the govern
rAent, and which might be described as
an oppression given on the spur of the
ADlnent
~ cannot honestly, in the proposals
row made to us as have been able to
study them" Mr.. Balfour said, "see
the slightest hope that the goal we all
desire-the goal of a peace which shall
DO more than truce can really be
attained"
The Foreign Secretary, said he was
utterly unable TO see that confer
ence proposed by Austria could have
the desired end "It is incredible that
he declared.
Coming after the recent speech OF
Friedrich Won Payer. the German I'M
perial Vice Chancellor, Mr. Balfour
said, "this cynical proposal of the
Austrian government is not genuine
attempt to obtain peace. 1t is an at
tempt to divide the Allies"
He asserted no one should take upon
himself the task of rejecting with q
light heart any proposal which would
shorten the length of the war. And
he also declared that no coalition ever
had been so strong as the Allied coali
ton. and that the enemy would not sue
ceed in breaking it.
Conversations such as were proposed
by Austria Hungary, Mr.. Balfour said
undoubtedly would have great value
under certain circumstances. They
would serve to smooth out obscurities,
such as questions of pride, etc, but he
declared that the questions now be-
tween the belligerents were definitely
defined.
- Germany Straddles Question
Il am not taking the proposals Of
two years ago or of last year, but
of last week" Secretary Balfour said.
"The German Vice Chancellor, speak
ing for the German government, clear
" and without obscure verbiage showed
where Germany stood on the question
of Belgium, Alsace- Lorraine, the Ger
man colonies and the Brest-Litovsk
and Bucharest treaties
ut could not he more clearly set
forth than it was by Won Payer last
week that Germany intended to pay
no indemnity to Belgium Mr.. Bal
four continued. avon Payer indicated
that Germany did not believe in the
principle of indemnities. and yet at
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17

not yet compelled the Central Powers
to accept by force of arms they Will
not accept through the caiolery Of
those VINO would represent us at the
secret see conferences. As an indication Of
o. certain hidden and abhorent forces
succeed in finding ultimate expression
and IN imposing upon even those whose
cNperen"e should instruct them AZ
warning to tho United States of Amer
lcca of the persistent and ins,dions
eearacter and the far-reaching effect
OF German propaganda. the editorial
stands as monument ''''
:. '. ne universal spontaneous 61esan
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17

with irresistible authority the destnies
of Germany, so long can there be no
question Of an armistice, or purely
academic negotiations"
"Thc Times" says "The note is the
stnlcst of diplomatic tricks. Austria
and Germany hope for its rejection in
order to persuade their dishcartcncd
peoples and armies that Z conclusive
reason exists for continuing the con-
test. This move will not deceive the
Allied democracics"
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17

peace. 1t is true that all natons do
sire tho end Of the war, but pence must
be lasting. 1t must be one founded
upon the recognition of the indcpcn-
dcnce Of nations. Above NIL, it must be
one which, in Mr.. Wilson's words,
makes tho world snfc for democracy.
Negotiations Mt the present mamcnt.
even though they brought a temporary
peace. would only postpone the strug
glc of right md might. As long as the
Kaiser and the Pane -Gcrmans direct
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
Canadians Retake
Canal du Nord Posts
CAPTURED BY German,

WITH THE CANADIAN FORCES IN
t RANCE. Sept. ID Intermittent local
activity continues along the Canadian
lines on the Canal du Nord The Ger
man side permits of closer concentra-
ton, and posts have been taken and
the end.
Two days ago the Germans took two
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
British Press Almost
Unit in Denouncine
Offer From Austria

LONDON. Sept l6-Austria's invi-
tation TO the beligerents to meet in
informal peace discussions is given a
warm reception by tho London morn
ing newspapers. The warmth. how
ever is not that of cordality, but of
indignant reputation.
Real Pence Far Away
"Thc Austrian note does not bring
real peace any nearer says "The En-
press" Preliminary conditions to
peace have been stated over and over
again by the Allies and there is not
the fantest suggestion that the Cen
trail Powers will agree to any ono Of
these conditions. They who drew the
sword are schemine TO sava them
selves from perishing by the sword
The dIslngenuousness Of the note be-
trays that it was written in Wilhelm
strassc, Berlin.
"The Allied peoples Will not shake
hands. They viii not be friends, nor
Will they agree to any hole in -the-cor-
nor negotiations. Democracy is now
at the helm Of the worlds affairs
man people desire to save themselves
from falling with it they must insist
on the preliminary conditions which
alone make useful talk possible"
Allies Terms Clear
"Our peace terms have been made
;.bundantly clear" says "The Post"
"When Germany and her dependents
are ready to accept them they can let
las know. There vii be no abatement
to them. Germany must be beaten and
must recognize she is beaten. Until
then her suggestions for peace confer
onces arc not to be regarded anv more
than the cracking of thorns under a
pot.
Called 'lmpudent Sham
"An impudent sham is "The Mails"
editorial head over it's comment on
the note, which it describes as can
other form of an old German trick"
"The German Emperor is ventrilo-
auist whose voice we may hear in this
Austrian telegram" the newspaper
continues, "and we hear it because the
military masters under whom Germany
is bleeding are afraid. 1t is not hui
manity which they have In view, but
the safety of their own skins. This
German trick has been disposed of in
advance by President Wilson's master
ly addresses
Mr.. Wilson'S great watchword NO
peace with autocracy applies to Aus
tria as we'll as Prussia. and for the
same cause no German autocracy can
be trusted for an hour. The Allied at
tltude IS clear. We require reparation
restitution and guarantees, and since
the fresh German outrages upon
French territory we require the punish
ment OF the criminals. Nothing less
will do. We remind the enemy of
President Wilson's words: There can
be no compromise; no halfway !ecision
is tolerable.'"
Offer Termed an Insult
As to the offer to Belgium. "rhe
| Mail" says it is insulting and only
offers Belgians one more scrap OF
paper
The note is absurd on the very face
OF It, says "The Telegraph" ut is
dlslngenuous, cynical and insincere
while the proposal to Belgium is both
lnsincere and insolent. Germany, as a
power, is not to be trusted. Her most
solemn compacts are falsiticd by her
actions. We must find repentant and
contrte Germany, and German policy
carried out by very different rulers
before we can even hope to discuss
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
ConouNage

Things arc not always
what they SEEM says an old
proverb A good thought to
bear in mind when shopping
these days.
Watch out Sor shoddv ma
tcrials-bc shy of shystcr
profiteers.
Whether it is shirts, ties.
underwear or what not, look
for the Paramount label. 1t
Is your guarantee Of standard
quality at standard prices.
We have never painted
the lily White-wash is out
of our line.
Things are what they seem
at Par amount Shops and the
proof of quality is in the
service.
Your money back any time
You think you are entitled
to it.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
Berlin Knesu About
Peace Move, Says
Vienna Newspape,

AMSTERDAM, Sept l6. The Vienna
papers, discussing the Austro- Hunga :
New-York tribune., 1918-09-17
Peace Drive
Used as Abb
By LudendorH

Continued from page /
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-07
SEVEN MORE MEN LEAVE FOR PIKE
 THIS MORNING

Seven more men leave this morning for Camp Pike, having been voluntar- fly inducted into service thru local board No. 1, in accordance with the call for specially trained men by the draft authorities. The men leaving today are: Gale Coffman Green, clerk :; Wm. Caswell Arnold, clerk; Louis B. Silbernagel, civil engineer; Felix E.. Arendale, carpenter; Ben Tyler Wick ersham, pipe filter; Alfred Grady Eos ter, carpenter; and Gilbert Henderson, carpenter
 One of these men, Felix Arendale, has been reported as already being in France, but MT. Arendale states posi- lively that he is still in the United States, tho he hopes to be sent to France as soon as possible. It appears that MT. Arendale offered his services when a number of local men enlisted in the railroad engineer organizations sent ever early in the war, but he was never called upon. altho his name was published with the others enlist ing.
 These men will leave for Little Rock this morning, and were at the office of the board yesterday evening in body receiving instruction from Chairman Loosley.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-07
COLLECTS $sO,OO0. INSURANCE.
EXcCutOr of Estate of Beaure Talbot
 is paid Promptly.

F Johu Talbot Hutt, executor of the estate of the latented J. Beaurc Tad. bot, who died January 21, has receiv- ed check for $5O,O00, in payment of life insurance taken out by Mir. Tal- bot with the Missouri Life Insurance company last year. The claim was paid on February 2. two days after proof of death had been filed with the company. s. M. Powell of Little Rock, state manager for the Missouri Life Insurance company. says the promptness with which the claim was paid is characteristic of the meth ods of his company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-07
D.S. WAR PROGRESS
 SURPRISES CANADA
Charles w. Wiley Says Canadians
 Think Achievements of U. $. 'MOst Remarkable.'

That officials and citizens of Can ada, and particularly wounded sol diers back from the front" regard -the progress made by tke Unites States in raising, training and equip ping an army as "the most remark able achievement they ever heard of, :" is the statement of Chas. w. Wiley. who has just returned to Pine Bluff after an absence of three months, most of which time he spent in Can ada "The Canadians seem to accept the war as a permanent institution MT. Wiley said. That is, they do not expect it to be over with for some years, and they are proceed ing accordingly" he explained. "They are conserving, but are, at the same time, doing everything to keep busi, ness going on as usual" Mr. Wiley says the Canadians have the most kindly feeling for the people of the United States, and approve of Ameri- ca's war aims, as defined by Presi- dent Wilson, and the only fault they have to find with America is that she did not enter the war earlier.
 Mir. Willey's trip was made to sell cotton to the mills. and he reports success. He visited Louisville Ky. Evansville. Ind. Cincinatti, Ohio, and other cities in the States. and Toron- to, Ottowa and other cities in Canada. He says Canada has been eXperienc- ing bitter cold weather, ard he was glad to get back to the temperate climate of Pine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-07
Hair Often Ruined
 By Washing With Soap

Soap should be used very carefully, if you want to keep your hair looking its best. Most soaps and prepared sham poos contain. too much alkali. This dries the scalp, makes the hair brittle, and ruins it.
 The best thing for steady use is just ordinary muisi6ed cocoanut oil (which is pure and greaseless), and is better than the most expensive soap or any, thing else you can use.
 One or two teaspoonfuls will cleanse the hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply moisten the hair with water and rub it in. It makes an abundance of rich. creamy father, which rinses out easily. removing every particle of dust, dirt, dandruff and excessive oil. The hair dries quickly and evenly, and it leaves the scalp soft. and the hair fine and silky, bright, lustrous, fluffy and easy to manage.
 You can get mulsifed cocoanut oil at atty pharmacy, it's very cheap; and a few ounces will supply every member of the. family for months.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-02-07
BOARD ND 2 TURNS DELINQUENT LIST
 OVER TO SHERIFF

Local board No. has turned list of some 300 regstrants who failed to return their questionnaires over to Sheriff Williams. These will be To- cated by the county officers and in all probability will have to pay the penalty for failing to observe the re- quirements of the draft laws.
 However, Chief Clerk Ben Harvey holds out some hope to the we'll meaning delnquent. He states that any who voluntarily bring their pap CTS even now will be dealt with as lightly as possible, and may escape punishment altogether if they show that they did not willfully try to evade the draft
 The full list of these men was pub lished in The Graphic some days ago, and any who recognize the names of acquaintances on the list are again urged to see that they call at the of flee of the board and square them- selves" V
 Board No. 1 has just compiled a list of 99 delihquents, exclusive of those who are known to be in the military or navy services. This list will be sent to the adjutant general $ office at Little Rock.
 Chief Clerk Alex M. Barrow, of board No. 1, was in Little Rock yes terday attending to official business.