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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
WASHINGTON NOT. ;.
FOOLED BY PEACE
TALK AT BERLIN
Officials Declare No Substantial Advance Has Been Made
Through Won Hertling or Count Czernn's Speeches;
Tone of Austrian Premier's UHerances More
Conciliatory, But Not Satisfactory,

Washington JAM 25-Based the short cabled outlines
of the speeches Of the German and Austrian premers their
respective paraments the opinion expressed by officials
here that substantial advance toward the final sought
by all belligerens has resulted from these declarations
COUNT CZERNIN MORE coNcILIAToRY
1t expressions of Count premier
be conoy than previous from that
Qua beyond the possibilities peace nego-
hahons contained the addresses President Wilson and Premier
Lloyd George there suggestion of of
contentious of the military elements by the central
The remuneration by Count Cznn the Austrian premier
against Russia indemnity annexation noted
the other nations
WANT UKRAINE AS BUFFER.
Considering
and that the already recognized
Ukraine
Austria easily perceived Austria making special sacrifice
in this remuneration.
As for Poland the that the population would decide its
light
sham kingdom of Poland which reality nothing
than a dependency of Austria and Germany
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
AMBASSADORS IN
conference; may
RECOGNIZE REDS
Formal Acknowledgement Of
Rolshaylkl Government May
FoIIoWsDiscussion at
,9s
Petrograd. II

London, Jan. 2S.--Some Of the am
bassadors at Petrograd are reported to
be conferring with reference to formal
acknowledgment by their govern
ments of the Bolsheviki government.
1t Is not stated which ambassadors
are concerned and there is no indica.
ton as to the decision. s
The Russian national commission.
ers are reported to have received the
reply of Great Britain to their inquiry
regarding the arrival of British
cruiser at Vladivostok.
Although the British explanation
was not wholly satisfactory, it was
regarded as acceptable and the fact
that the reply was addressed to the
commissioners made a good impress
sion. ...
According to a wireless dispatch
from Berne, the peace negotiations at
Brest-Litovsk have been compli-
Gated by the arrival there of second
Ukrainian delegation.
This delegation is identified with
the Bolsheviki Ukrainian Center at
Kharkov, which contends that it
alone is entitled to speak in the name
OF Ukraine. These delegates deny
the right of the first delegation, with
which the Germans have been me-
gotiating, to represent Ukraine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
TEUT0NS DISCUSS PEACE
GERMAN CHANCELLOR GIVES
KALSER'S REPLY TO WILSON
PRESIDENT WILSON'S
l4ESSENTIALS OF PEACE

The "a essentials of laid down by President Wilson in his
dress congress January
1open Of peace private
ings.
zAbsoute freedom of the except they may
be closed by international action.
3Rova of all economic barriers establishment equality
trade conditions nations consenng and assocang them
selves for its maintenance.
4uantees for the reduction of national lowest
point consistent with domestic safety.
5mparNa adjustment of all colonial claims based the principle
that the peoples concerned have equal weight with the interest the
government
eEycuaton of all Russia territory and opportunity for Russas
political development.
7-Evaeuaton Of Belgium whous any attempt limit sov
eighty. 81 --....
French territory be freed and restored and eparaon for the
taking of Asace Lorraine ..
Reausment of 1y frontiers along clearly recognizable
of nationality. ~
oEreet opportunity for development of the peoples
Austria Hungary.
ll-Evacuaon of Rouman Serbia Montenegro
the for Serbia international political
independence territorial integrity of the Balkan
2Secue sovereignty for Turkeys portion of empire,
with other nonaies under Turkish security life
opportunity for development with the Dardanes pera-
nenty opened to all nations
1-Ebshment independent Polish state including
inhabited by nputably Polish populations with free
and political and independence and territorial integrity
eed by international covenant. ,~ sir
ena association Of nations under specific for mutual
of political independence and territorial
small states alike. -. 2 .....
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
AUSTR|kk6
U. S. TO lead
PEACE MOVE
Foreign Minister Declares That
Two Countries Agree in
Principles; Will Stick by
Germany to Finish.

London, Jan. 25.-Commenting on
the IA points in President Wilson's
war aims speech, Count Czernin
said, according to an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Copenhagen, that
Austria Hungary and America were
virtually in agreement regarding the
great principles for new arrange.
ments after the war.
1T is obvious to me- said Count
Czernin, that an exchange Of views
between America and Austria Hun
gary might form the starting point
for a conciliatory discussion among
all states which have not yet entered
into peace negotiations.
INTERESTS THE SAME.
tria-Hungary and America,
Count Czernin said, were two bel
hgerents whose interests were less
incompatible than they seemed.
He characterized the speech of
President Wilson regarding war aims
as an important advance toward the
Austro-Hungarian viewpoint, which
contained some proposals in which
Austria Hungary would gladly join.
The foreign minister said the popu-
latio1 of Poland would decide its own
fate. The Polish question must not
delay peace one day. If Poland. after
the war, wished to advance toward
Austria Hungary, such an advance
would be welcomed.
Interpretation of the right Of free
action of peoples had caused diff
ference between Russia and Ger
many, said Count Czernin, but COM
promise must be reached.
The differences of view were not
great enough to justify abandonment
Of the peace negotiations.
Count Czernin qualified his state
ment respecting agreement with
some of President Wilson's proposals
by saying that Austria Hungary
would support Germany. e-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
RUSS ARMY IN
STATE OF RUIN,
. DECLARES CHIEF
Ensign Krylenko, Commander,
Reports Portions Of Western
Front Open and Soldiers
Deserving in Masses.
(By Associated Press.)

Petrograd, Thursday, Jan. "a
Major General Bonch- h-Bruevitch, chief
of staff at the Russian front, paints
gloomy picture of the condition of the
Aussian armies in report to Ensign
Krylenko, the commander-in chief.
The army organizations are utterly
demoralized, he says. the officers are
inexperienced and the maintenance Of
discipline is impossible. The only
possible salvation for the army, the
only chance for offering an effective
resistance is for the various sections
of the army to fall back to their
natural defenses and undergo a thor
ough reorganization of the units
under trained leaders.
Many parts Of the western front
are. entirely open, General Bonch-
Bruevitch reports, there being only.
240 infantrymen to the mile at numer-
Gus places. The reserves are refusing
to relieve the men in the trenches
and the soldiers are deserting in
masss. Communications are broken
and few horses are available. The
wire entanglements have been de-
stroyed to facilitate fraternizing and
the exchange of commodities with the
German armies.
At many points adds the chief Of
staff fortified points have been de-
stroyed, making resistance utterly i'm
possible on the lines as at present To-
Gated even with good troops. Various
branches of the stats must soon cease
work, he declares because of the dis
ordered conditions apd the economic
life of the army will thus be ruined.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
Omaha Red Cross Nurses Called
To Front on Very Short Notice

On "a hours notice two Omaha
Red Cross nurses, Mrs. Effie Ruth
Vliet and Mrs. Mary Soper, left Thurs
day night for Jefferson Barracks, near
St. Louis. for period of nursing duty
before being sent to France. Mrs.
Vliet received her training in the
county hospital snd Mrs. Soper in a
New York hospital. Both were doing
private nursing when called.
Omaha Red Cross chapter may be
asked to take over the new hospital
nearing completion at Fort Omaha,
according to Gould Dietz, chairman.
+ ut is possible we may be called on
at any moment to assume the needs OF
the new hospital and probably Fort
Crook hospital If we do, there will
be a great demand for Red Cross
nurses" he said.
Miss Gertrude Smith, at Birchmont
hospital, secretary for the state Red
Cross organization, will enroll the
names of nurses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26

SlOh AAAAAys p
APPEAL FROM WADSWORTH.
The name of Senator Wadsworth
Of New York, who, Francis ]. Heney
said, is listed as a stockholder in
Swift & Company, was brought into
the testimony in a letter from Louis
' F. Swift, appealing for help "in con.
81 nection with a matter which is pend
ylng in congress"
! A report on the situation signed by
R. c. McManus, J. M. Chaplin and A.
D. White of Swift & Company's
legal staff, and which was sent to G.
F. Swift, jr., H. H. Swift and other
officers of the firm, said: r
Criminal Prosecution.
1--WE believe the situation to be
serious and recommend that every
thing be done in every direction to
head off the present movement. We
believe that as it stands today moth
ing could stop criminal prosecu-
tions."
The following points were declared
by the report to be in favor of the
packers: f
''This administration has not dis
tributed business by prosecution and
does not wish to be known as appeal
ing to the mob spirit.
1T does not wish to spend money,
Continued on Page Two, Column Six.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
Wilson Publicity Man
For Third Liberty Loan

Washington, Jan. 2S.--Frank R.
Wilson, new assistant secretary of
the federal farm loan board, has
been chosen publicity director for the
third Liberty loan campaign to sue
ceed Oscar A. Price, who is private
secretary to Secretary McAdoo as di-
rector general of railroads.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
Police Find Alleged
Illicit Still Located On
Hall County Farm,

Grand Island, Neb., Jan. Is.
Especial Telegram.)-A deputy
United States marshal, Lincoln
chief of police and the sheriff yes
,terday made a search of the farm
home of William Niefeldt, south of
here, following rurnors of an IL
licit still. In the darkest part of the
attic they found a combination
boiler, dried corn particles still .ad-
herring to its sides. Several bottles
of liquid were also seized for
chemical examination. Nietfeldt
says he had been preparing a medi-
cine for cattle. A wire mesh screen
was part Of the apparatus.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26

A dispatch from Amsterdam yester-
day announced that the Holland
America line had obtained permis-
sion for the Nieuw Amsterdam to sail
for the United States. The German
government intends to place all
Dutch shipping firms on the black
list and to refuse Dutch vessels sup
plies of coal because of the agreement
between the shipping firms and the
United States Outward sailings of
Dutch ships would be delayed if the
coal supply was to be stopped.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
Many Damage Claims Arise
From Fatal Car Accident

Missouri Pacific railroad and street
railway officials are at work on some
plan for. basis of settlement of
claims growing out of the fatal crasi,
at TIE Ames avenue crossing last
week. A number OF claims have been
filed against both the railroad and
the street railway, but up to date no
suits have been brought.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
Merchants Oppose Plan
To Close Port of London

London, Jan. 25.-The proposal to
close the port of London to merchant
shipping has created strong opposi-
tion from London commercial inter
ests.
A deputation of London commoners
has been appointed to confer with the
shipping controller.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
RELINQUISH ALL
CLAIM TO BELGIUM AND
AGREE ON OTHER POINTS
Asserts AlsaceLorrane Belongs to Germany; Fate Of
Poland to Be Decided Later; Will Discuss French
Occupation with France; In Agreement with
Wilson on Freedom of Sea-

(By Associated Press) ...
Berlin, Thursday. JAM 24-(vs London, Jan. 2s)-
ing the speeches Of President Wilson Premier Lloyd
George announced in the Rechag main committee that Ger
would not give Alsace-Lorrane under any ccum
stances
AS Belgium the chancellor said Germany did desire
any forcible annexation of its territory. #
Regarding occupied French territory, he declared that
while Germany did desire annexations Of by violence he
would discuss the question of this territory only with France
-.s AGREES ON FOUR POINTS. a
The German chancellor stated specifically that Germany agreed with
secret diplomacy freedom sqos trade con-
BE- - .:s,. The
The the government title to be determined
DEFEND GERMANYS INTEREST
Austria primarily concerns. with points 10 and II President VII
sasssssy vi a, I
ss a @ D ss e .amn n % serbia % R, 5
LIS IS s5a WILL CLAIM ALSAcELoRRAINE.
The chancellor notably specific in his treatment Of The
' ssSs
premier LLOYD ssa
@ sssa 's:ss'sa
H., # hs rs M
program peace
president 81 won IS @ chancellor a said an
Germany demanded the incorporation of Belgian territory by vo
by Germany
When all other questions had been settled he added
sssi e' wish
but that the question of northern France could be discussed only by
H. s.s:: sss b ,ss, % IL. # d: s. IN. nss. 1
Wilson Pn:. Lloyd
AGREE ON FREEDOM OF SEA. 1
ns 4. mo e Hns and , Rsn Wilson regard
added that the thorough freedom Of during times
ENGLAND
sailing
an.nei. position urepeon countries
negotiations representatives more fa-
m w. op he s e @
Be economically advantageous.
PLAN SEPARATE PEACE WITH RUSSIA
one result gentlemen might be recorded The Rus
the Negotiations Russia roposa Of
s'ssssi iss'
evening" Of January the period expired CLOCK On ns
ad d as ios % ss g a1
o.. to S1sss ss y nc peace pro
Regaang points 10 and II President Wilson's speech Count
German they would defended enerss
ss Hss II M M % wss not su added Ks, M
I'd , s,
AUSTRIAN ALLIANCE DEFENSIVE.
@ ms sa :n Ct # % e% empire By 4: @ . s.: coss
empire Europe acquired
%
Purely s G ao hs as d d % S i @
the The defensive alliance
and the Danube monarchy closely old traditions
ed countries by common interest to especially for maintenance
# peace ~ .as
danger hostile coalitions which menaced the allied
often made By King Edwards isolation
reality. and
strength stood in the of British Imperialism In France lust Of
Russs aspiration British
ny ready plans dangerous formed
= DANGER OF WAR.
geographical situation itself brought
d
nd Republican France Russ billions
The French republic
Thus Russia
limit capabilities pursuing
which enemies impealsEc.
=
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
PACKERS FEAR CRIMINAL
PROSECUTION BY u. S.; HEAD
OFF INQUIRY BY CONGRESS
Federal Investigation at Washington Reveals Startling
Conditions; Meat Industry Kept Close Touch With
Political Affairs in Washington; Interest.
ing Reports Congressmen. - ~ sa

Washington Jan. 25-How the packers work against fed
cra investigation of their industry proposed dur
ing 1916 and how they kept touch with political
Washington effort to foresta passage of investigation
resolutions disclosed today by documents from the files of
Swift Co. read into the record Of the Federal Trade commits
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
New Army Official.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Edward J.
Stettinius of New York was ap-
pointed today surveyor general for
all army supplies.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
Dutch Vessel to Sail
Despite German Threat

Amsterdam, Jan. 25.-It is authori-
tatively announced that the steamship
Nieuw Amsterdam will sail soon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
The Weather

For Nebraska Snow; much colder.
Temperatures at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26

. Temperature and Precipitation departures
from the normal:
Normal temperature .................. 90
Excess for the day. Observation-Disclosures.
Total deficiency since March 1........5S7
Normal precipitation ......... .02 inch
Deficiency for the day. ....... .02 inch
Total precipitation since Mar. 1 22.1I inches
Deficiency since March 1.... 7.67 inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1916. so inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1915. 1.7s inches
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
Comparative Local Record.

Temperature and preeipitation departures
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-26
Reports from Stations at Z r. NJ.

L. a. WELSH, MeteOrOgist.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-08

doubt of question: It is s prin- cinal of justice to all ilthe peoples and nationalities, aSd theiis right to live on equal te.'ds of liberty and safety with ont an- other whether they be strong or weak.
 The United States should act on no other principal and to the vindication of that principal, the peoples are raatiy to devote their lives and theif '}onor. Every 'hjng they possess. The mor.sh ciimaN of this culminatsa in 6: fn4l war for human liberty aaich h4s come and the people :'4~ s,eady to put their own high Ss1 .,.Hsase their integrity and d.gotion bo test.
 ReferrinG to Russia, the Pres ideHt said in petrt. They call on is to say what we desire. Whether they believe 1t or not, ]. | our heartfelt desiya.. thai some way will De opened where a# we may be privileged to as sist the peoples of Russia to at- ain their utmost hope of liber- sr and peace. The day of con- l s.s* and aggTandizement is .:o3" sfaT 665HGa4i3ts. e i 'e entered ttI into Tn the interests U'f some particular governments.
 Specifically touching upon Belgium and France, the Presl-' dent said: "As to Belgium, the whole world must agree that 1t must be evacuated and restored
 "ithout any attempt to limit the aovereignfty which she desires in common with all other free
 nations. All the French terri
 tory should be freed and the ln-
 vaded portions restored and the
 wrCngs done to France by Prus"
 sia since 1871, in the matter of Alsace-Lorraine, which has un- settled peace for the world for F nearly fifty years, should be , righted in order that peace may , once more be made secure in the r interest of all"
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-08
EXPLANATION

IT was suggested this morning III the way of an explanation that the public be informed fully as to the food conservation board. It is said shat Judge Gunnison of Juneau was ap- pointed food administrator for Alaska. Tn turn the latter appointed MT, Ere mont King 10 organize food admin .stration board for ketchikan. The appointment vas accepted by Mir King who with others met and per fected the organization, by appoint ing a chairman and secretary MT. Gardner being elected chairman and as such may be said to be in charge
 of the york and to whom all matters pertaining to the conservation or 1000
 in Ketchikan and district, must be re tferred 10. and not MT. King While the latter is willing and anxious tc
 serve the country in any capacity, nc feels that Mir Gardner who is possess
 ed of all tb" necessary qualifications lis the proper person 'a guide the wori
 of the organization.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-08
BOY AT CAMP LEWIS
 SENDS THANKS FOR
 CHRISTMAS PACKET

The Ketchikan Real. Estate X In surance Company received very in teresting letter several days ago from Private Johnny Piplow. artillery corps stationed at Camp Lewis, thanking them for the Christmas Packet he had received containing their card.
 This is perhaps the first letter re- ceived from any Of the soldiers d. rectly in answer to the $135 sent to the Seattle Chapter to have made up into 135 Christmas packets for the men in the camps. All the names Of the Ketchikah donors were sent tc Pac, bivision and a personal greet
 =. (. d with one name for each pack et was enclosed, making the gift seem more personal. MT. Piplow stated in his letter that quite a numer oi boys in Camp Lewis had received packets from Alaskans.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-08
ISSUE OF ALASTA SCHOOL BULLETIN APPEARS FOR
 THE FIRST TIME

The Territorial Education Depart ment, under the direcfion Of ferritor- ial Superintendent Of 3s3ueaton. L. D. Henderson, has issued hs first f''s1te Of the Alaska School Bulletin
 The Bulletin is d6signed to serve as "G) a medium through which the Territorial Education Department may send communications to the teachers and Boards of Education of the Territory; @ means by which national or foreign educational news may be disseminated and special ac tivities of the schools in any State oi the Union brought to the attention o the Territorial teaching force; t3) clearing house in which special feat ures of the work in any school Of tht Territory may be b.ought to the at tention of the other schools for thei inspiration or guidance.
 The first issue makes interestin' reading to the layman and certainl. must prove valuable to the wide-awak instructor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-08
ARMY EXECUTIONS ID BE REFERRED TO
 WASHINGTON D. C.

WASHINGTON. D. C. Jan. S.-No more American soldiers may be exc cited before the sentence of the courts martial have been received ln Washington, with the exception O. General Parshing's forces abroad ae- cording to an order issued by Presl dent Wilson. Heretofore this has not been necessary in war time, put 1he President has made the rule that Il may be made doubly sure the no Tn justice is done.
 Thirteen negro troopers Of the Z4tl
 infantry were recently executed 1o the rioting at Houston, TeXas' Wlth out review at Washington. No faul has been found ill the verdict or 'hei court or their sentences, but II ha been felt advisable to have death per allies reviewed by the War Depar ment before execution.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-08
R!TTfCHER IS TO
 BE MARRIED

Word has been received from New York that Charles Eugene Betticher' formerly pastor Of the Eplscopai church here, and well known all over the interior and Miss Margaret Graves anothc. .ormer interior resident, will be married in New York some time after Easter.
 | MT. Betticher is at present Ill Ne" York. where he is in charge or the publication of The Spirit of the MS sions, while Miss Graves is in the Philippine Islands in missionary work
 MT. Betticher was stationed at Faif hanks for many years, and is wei liked by all who know him. Mis Graves was connected with mission ary work in the Panama Valley ah' resided in various parts of the intei for for several yeara--Fairbanks Ci' izen.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-08
KAISER IS FACING
 CRISIS
Government Officials and High Army Commanders
 Have Disagreement

AMSTERDAM. Una. S-Dis- patches freyn the Hague today said to represent the views held by diplomatic circles there say the German empire is confronted with the greatest crisis in its history as the result of the con- fict between political govern- ment officials and several high commanders of the army which will necessitate making a decis- ion to solve the problem. which decision rests entirely in the hands of the Kaiser himself. The dispatches do not disclose the nature of the conflict, but it is intimated that 1t is in refer ence to the failure of the Ger, mans in Italy.