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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
BRATTLEBOROLOCA

Mrs. Cotton Mather died this after
noon at her home III West Brattleboro.
An obituary notice will be printed to-
morrow.
There will be no meeting in the Meth
odist church next Sunday. on account
Of the absence of the pastor at confer
ence and members of the congregation
will visit other churches. The Friday
night prayer meeting will be in charge
of +. E. Covey.
W. R. Stuart has Just completed
painting drop curtain for Odd Eel,
lows temple which has been hung over
the front of the stage in the banquet
hall. The curtain contains painting of
the Gill Odd Fellows Home in Ludlow
also a reproduction of the Vermont
state seal, and is very attractive.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
HANGED IN COURTYARD.
Mob Lynches Negro Who Shot Tennes-
see Sheriff

LEXINGTON, Tenn, April 23.-Ber-
ry Moves, the Negro who shot and
killed Sheriff w T. Mcbride, near here
Saturday, was hanged in the court
house yard yesterday by a mob
The sheriff sought to arrest Moves for
violating the state prohibition law
Later his body was dragged through
the streets to the scene of the killing
of the sheriff and burned at the stake
last night. The NegEe WAS located
late yesterday by a posse in wood
near Lexington, and, after barricading
himself. resisted his pursuers until his
ammunition had been exhausted. No
one was injured in the exchange of
shots.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
ENLISTMENTS FOR
NAVY DESIRED
Chief Machinist White to Be at Federal
Building Until Thursday Morn
ing-Two Secured Today.

Chief Maehinist ]. c. White of the
Burlington naval recruiting office is at
the federal building in Brattleboro
where he VIII remain until Thursday
morning.
Mr.. White is DESTROYS of enlisting men
from IS to 50 years of age. Carpenters,
maehinists, bricklayers, masons and in
fact tradesmen of all kinds are desired.
Men who enlist in this state are cred
tied TO Vermont s quota and are entitled
to $40 a month extra pay which they do
not get if they enlist elsewhere. In
case they do not pass the physical ex-
animation at Burlington their expenses
are all paid.
Mr.. White secured two cnlistmcnts
| today, William Carl Baker and Henry
| A. Chandler.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
WILL FIGHT GERMANY
Uruguay and Argentina Expected to
Declare War at Early Date

LONDON, April 23.-Uruguay
and Argentina are expected to de-
clare war against Germany at an
early date, according to Berlin ad-
vices forwarded by the Exchange
Telegraph correspondent at Amster-
dam. The German newspapers have
been notified to prepare the public
for this development, he adds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
DEATH OF CHAS. A. CASWELL.
Was Purchasing Agent for Firms Who
Built Power Co. s Dam.

Charles A. Caswell of Waterford died
in the Brightlook hospital in st. Johns
bury, Saturday afternoon, after two
weeks illness with pneumonia. The fu-
neral services will be held in the Water
ford church tomorrow afternoon at
o clock. He was 80 years old and
leaves a wife, mother now living in
Maine and sister, Miss Streeter of
Waterford.
Mr.. Caswell formerly lived in Brat
tleboro, on Highland street, and was en-
ployed while here as purchasing agent
for the Loring Farnum Co. of Boston
and the J. G. White Co. of New York,
who built the Connecticut River Power
company's dam at Vernon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
WAR DECLARATION.
Resolution Against Bulgaria and
Turkey Called Up in Senate.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-The
resolution introduced by Senator
Brandegee of Connecticut calling
upon the senate foreign relations
committee to give early considera-
tion to a resolution proposed by Sen
ator King of Utah providing for
declaration of war against Bulgaria
and Turkey was called up for con-
sideration in the senate TODAY.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
MEMS FORUM TO
BE ENTERTAINED
Invited by Unitarian and Universalist
Men to Hear Rev. Samuel B. Nobbs
Thursday. May 2

The men of the Unitarian and Uni
versalist churches will entertain the
Men s Forum Thursday evening, May
,, in the Unitarian parish house. This
includes all the men of the town.
Rev. Samuel B. Nobbs, field secre-
tary of the American Unitarian associa-
tion, will be the speaker. His theme
will be The Church IN War Time.
DR.. Nobbs is a speaker of wide rep
utation and forcefulness, and the meet
ing is sure to be one of much interest
and profit.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
WANTED FRANCIS.
But Ambassador Cannot Be Spared
from Work in Russia.

JEFFERSON CITY, No, April 23
That decision had been made to ap-
point David K. Francis, now ambassa-
dor to Russia, to the United States
senate succeeding the late Senator
Stone but that Secretary of state Ian
sing advised against such action was
announced today by Gov Gardner, who
stated that he had not vet made his
selection. Gov. Gardner stated he had
wished to appoint Francis, but before
doing SO consulted Secretary Lansing.
The secretary of state replied that . at
present it would be most unfortunate
for the government to withdraw Mr.
Francis from Russia.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
DISPUTE WITH GERMANY.
Holland Objects to the Cid Practice
of Shipping Gravel

THE HAGUE, April 23-Thc Dutch met
yesterday in extraordinary session, \ 10
cal newspaper SAYS an agreement has been
reached regarding one point which has
caused friction between Holland and Ger
many, but the old dispute concerning the
transport of sand and gravel to Germany
continues to be stumbling block Ger
many desires to resume the practice OF
shipping gravel through Holland, but the
Dutch government offers objections on
the ground that new circumstances have
arisen
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
WASHINGTON INTERESTED.
Bottling UBoat Bases Part of Well
Planned Campaign.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-News of
tie British raid on the German sub
marine bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge
and of the attempt to bottle up those
harbors was received with great inter
est at the navy department. The move
was taken as another definite step in
the carefully planned campaign against
the U-hoat.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
In Japan.

a japanese telephone operator might
be expected to carry on such "a conversa-
ton over the phone:
What number does the honorable son
of the moon and stars desire:" NHyike,
B and A. the reply, and after pause the
girl resumes:
'Will the honorable person graeiously
forgive the inadequacy of the insignificant
service and permit this humbled slave of
the wire to inform him that the never
-be-sutficiently censured line is busy?''
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
PUTNEY.
Rev. T. J. Poelman Engaged.

The engagement is announced Of
Miss Helen F. Guptill, a prominent
school teacher of Berwick, Me-, daugh-
ter of Frank S. Guptill, to Rev. Theo-
dore J, Poelman of Putney, pastor of
the Congregational church. Miss Cup
till is at present teaching in Rollins
ford, \. II.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
RENEWAL OF THE GREAT BATTLE
IS EXPECTED ON THE SOMME FRONT

Evidences of German Observation-Disclosures BOmbard-
ment in the Region West of Albert and the Entire
Northern Side of the Salient Along the Lys and Flan
ders Front-Brtish Improve Positions.
While Great Britan's armies in conjunction with the
French preparing for the next German blow the
western battlefront momentary expected the Brit
ish navy has given evidence of aggressive activity in
a naval raid the German submarine bases the Bel
gan coast Details of the operations which carried
out this morning yet meagre The attempt appears to
have been made sink several concreteed vessels in the
channels leading from Osend and Zeebrugge from which
numbers of submarines day by day forth their
predatory missions.
The admiralty reports the basis of the scanty in
formation far received from the returning forces that
he raid met with reasonable measure of success.
Five cruisers of obsolete type with their concrete
burden aground and blown up by their crews.
There evidences of German concentration for re-
newal of the great battle the Somme front. The Ger
mans are heavily bombardng the region west of Albert
and the entire northern side of the salient along the Lys
and Flanders front The chief activities of the British in
antry last night north of Albert where the defense
positions improved and 60 prisoners were taken.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
ELECTRIC COLLIDED.
Rolling Stock Damaged at Concord and
Student Motorman Injured.

CONCORD, n. H., April 23-A head
on collision between two electric cars, in
volving also q third car waiting on a sid
ing, resulted in considerable damage to
rolling stock today. Clarence Bennett, a
student motorman, was sent to a hospital
with both legs broken
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
Red Mems Hall

81. Michael s court, No. 574, G. O. r.
"A regular meeting of St. Michael s
court will be held tonight at clock
in Red Men 5 hall. Business of great
Importance will be transacted, and
every member in town should endcavor
TO be present. r. A. Austin, Rec See.
Triumph Lodge, No. 1873, 5. +. Of A.,
viii meet Wednesday April -, at 5
+. M. Work: Balloting on appli.
cations for membership; initiation of
new members. Please be on hand early
Refreshments.
Dances will be held in Red Men :.
hall every Saturday until further no
tiee.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
Odd Fellows Temple

Tuesday, April % Regular meeting Of
Dennis Rebekah lodge There will be a
program at the close Of the meeting
Friday. April 2G-Thc 99th anniversary
OF Odd Fellowship will be observed with
appropriate exercises. al odd Fellows
and their families and all Rebekahs are
invited Refreshments
All pool matches not played before
Monday will bc forfeited both partici-
pants being considered on the losing
side.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
TCDAY'S CASUALTY LIST.
Contains 43 Names, But Only Two Were
Killed in Action.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-The cas-,
ualty list today contains 43 names divided
hs follows: Killed in action, two; died of
wounds, one; died of disease, four;
wounded severely, nine; wounded slightly.
27. Three officers are named, Lieut.. Ber-
nard +. McMeel was wounded severely
and Lieuts. Thomas NJ Holmes and Har-
ry d. Mcneil were wounded slightly.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23

LONDON, April 23.-British naval
forces today raided the German sub
marine bases of Ostend and Zcebrugge,
the admiralty announces. Five cruisers
which had been filed with concrete for
use in blocking the channel were rua
aground, blown up and abandoned by
their crews. The admiralty reports that
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23

LONDON, April 23.-In all probabil-
ity the entrance to the Bruges canal
has been blocked effectively in conse-
quence Of the naval raid, Sir Eric
Geddes, first lord of the admiralty, an
nounced today in the house of com
mons. While the operation was in
progress, Sir Eric announced, British
parties were landed to distract the en-
envy The officer who developed the
scheme of attack was killed. Storming
parties were landed on the Mole from
the cruiser Vindictive. The casualties
t. the personnel, said Sir Erie, were
heavy in proportion to the number en-
gagged.
An enemy destroyer was torpedoed
at Ieebrugge. Two of the blockadine
ships were sunk and blown up at the
entrance to the Bruges canal Tht
piling besides the Mole at Zeebrugg,
was blown up by an obsolete subma
rine filed with explosives
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
UniversaIist Church

Tuesday, April %, at 7.15 p. NJ
A meeting of Scouts on the common.
Wednesday, April u, at 80 2. m.--
A special church service for the reccp-
tion OF members and the observance
OF holY communion.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23

a Mexican congressman recently killed
a Mexican general, but under the con-
stitutional immunity from arrest, the muir
derer will be allowed freedom until after
the Mexican Congress adjourns in Sep
tember.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
SPECIAL APPEAL
TO LOAN WORKERS
n. E. Committee Urges Eff
forts to Obtain Quotas Of
Liberty Bonds
OVERNIGHT GAIN
OF SS,9O6,OOO
Total for Six States Now Stands at
S131, 900, Vermont's Figures Be
ing S3,7O6, Washington Reports
S1,596, ,7O9,9 900.

BOSTON, April 23-An appeal to work
crs in every district to make special ef-
forts to obtain their quotas was issued by
the New England Liberty loan committee
today after the tabulation Of reports show
ing an overnight gain of S, ,9O6.0 900, which
lifted the total to Sl3l, OO0 The re
port by states was as follows Massa
chusetts, $50, 900; Connecticut, 500,
042, coo; Rhode Island, $l3. 423, ,000 Maine
Ss,075.o00; New Hampshire, $5,9I2, 600
Vermont, 50, 100000.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. April 23.-New sub
scriptions reported today raised the total
OF third Liberty loan pledges to 1885,
109,9oo Until further reports are re-
ceived it will not be possible to determine
whether the st, Louis or Minneapolis
district exceeded its quota first
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
THE WEATHER.
Generally Fair Tonight and Wednes
day-Moderate West Winds.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-The
weather forecast: Generally fair to-
night and Wednesday. Moderate west
winds.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23

LONDON, April 23.--On the Somme
front north of Albert the British last
night improved their lines by success
ful local operation. It is announced Of
fcially that they took go prisoners.
On the Flanders front in the Robecq
sector and near Wytschaetc the British
took prisoners. In the neighborhood of
Sampour British raiding party en-
tered the enemy s trenches and penc-
trated his support line. The hostile ar
tillery was active Yesterday afternoon
and during the night west Of Albert and
on the greater port of the British front
from south of the forest of Nieppe to
east Ypres.
The British attack last night north
of Albert was carried out on "A front OF
about 1000 yards. Reuter- 5 CORE
spondent at British headquarters re
ports that an advance was made to {
| depth of 80 yards.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
Masonic Temple

Tuesday. April %. Special meeting OF
Bingham chapter, No. 80, O. +. :. The de-
grees will be conferred upon two candi-
dates. Notice the change in date
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
DEATHS.

In Jamaica, April Is, Mrs. Gertrude
D. Haven, SO, widow of Lowell Haven.
In st. Johnsbury (Brightlook hospi-
tall, April 20, Charles A. Caswell of
Waterford, formerly of Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23

thus far received the raid met with a
reasonable measure of success.
The admiralty statement says:
With the exception of covering
ships the force employed consisted of
auxiliary vessels and six obsolete cruis-
crs. Five Of these cruisers, filled with
concrete, were used as block ships and
after being run aground were, in ac-
cordancc with orders, blown up and
abandoned by the crews. No report of
casualties has yet been received.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23

PARIS, April 23.-Activc artillery
operations on the Sommc front and east
of Rheims are reported III today S of
fetal communication. German raids at
several points were without result.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-23
BRITISH NAVY RAIDS
GERMAN U-B0AT BASES

Several Concrete-Filled Vessels Sunk in the Channels
Leading from Ostend and Zeebrugge, Where Num-
bers of Submarines Day by Day Set Forth on Their
Predatory Missions Against the Allies
The Wahpeton times., 1918-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Camerud and Flor
ence Sloan of Fairmount were
visiting here the 4th of July. Mr..
Camerud played in the band.
Eleanor Nunns of Dwight was
visiting here last week.
Mr.. ChHstison and Agnes Sven
son of Fergus were here ON Fri
day.
Mr.. Joseph Voves has received a
deserved promotion. He will be
Post Office inspector with head
quarters at Denver, Col. As post
office inspector he will have super
vision of the offices in four states.
While we are sorry in his leaving
the city we rejoice with him in his
success.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-07-11

been confirmed by the Special As.
sessment Commission of said city,
has been fled, and is now on file.
in the office of the undersigned
City Auditor, and that the same IS
open to public inspection.
That the City Council of the
City of Wahpeton will meet and
act upon such special assessment
list, at the Council Chambers in
the City Hall, in the City of Wah.
peton, N. D., at its regular meet.
ing, which will be held on the 5th
day of August, 1918, at 7:30 o..
cock P. NJ, of said day, at which
time any and all persons interest.
ed in, or affected by, said assess
ment list may appear and present
their grievances in relation there
to, and be heard.
Dated at Wahpeton, N. d. July
5th, 1918.
G. j. KACHELHOFFER,
City Auditor.
(SEAL) 7-11-18-25
The Wahpeton times., 1918-07-11

H. j. Korf and family autoed
down to Melnse, Mimi, to spend
the 4th with relatives.
DR.. A. j. Somers and family Of
Portal, N. d. in autoing through
to Rochester, Mimi, stopped q few
hours with the korf family. They
drove from Minot to Wahpeton q
distance Of 365 miles in one day.
Some drive. Mrs. Somers is sis
ter of Mr.. Korf's.
Mrs. v. P. Bennett and children
of Oshkosh, Wis, ares pending the
summer months at the Purdon
cottage at Clitheral, MINI.
Miss Katheryne McCann who
has been visiting relatives in the
city for the past two weeks has re-
turned to jamestown.
Mrs. John Koch and children
who have been visiting relatives at
Aberdeen for the past two weeks
have returned home.
Master George Barnes, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Barnes is
spending the week in Hankinson,
with his friend, Donald Jones.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-07-11

We are requested to announce
that all Red Cross members who
Joined year ago, should renew
their membership at once.
Mrs. Arntzen Of Rutland arriv-
ed in this city Monday for a few
days visit with her daughters, Mrs.
p. c. Olson, Mrs. NJ. Yoves and
Mrs. Arthur Olson of Brecken-
ridge.
Mrs. Robert Stern and children
have been visiting relatives in Sar-
gent county.
Mrs. Ed. Nelson and daughter
Of Fairmount made a business trip
to Wahpeton Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Sauter and
Clarence Kutzer from Blackmere
were here Monday.
Miss Smith, Marlete, Ruth and
Esther johnson Of Moorhead Nor.
NAL We're visiting Mrs, Lundquis:
over Sunday.
Miss Anne Bratseth and Mrs
Clinch and baby spent the 4th al
Hutton with their sisters and
from there went on to Faeth where
Mrs. Clinch will make her home.
Miss Berniece Paterson came
home Monday from her summer
vacation at Wyndmere.
Miss Gertrude Paterson, wht
has been working at the Western
Union at Fargo spent Sunday Wis
iting friends and relatives in Wah
peton.
Mrs. McCabe from Washington
is here visiting her parents Mr.
and Mrs. Chris Ness.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-07-11

Notice is Hereby Given, That
the special assessment list for the
cost and expense of paving, curb
ing and guttering of Seventh
Street, between the north line Of
Dakota Avenue and the North
line Of Washington Avenue, in
Paving District No. l Of the City
of Wahpeton, North Dakota, has
The Wahpeton times., 1918-07-11

Theodore Settler of Great Bend
was in town Monday.
Roxey Coltz of the Ottertail
Power Co., Of Fergus Falls was
in town Monday.
Ruben Matthias of Galchutt
spent Saturday at the E. e. Childs
home.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-07-11

A. r. Fairbanks made q business
trip to Forman Wednesday.
Miss Cora Early whb has been
attending a school for Nurses at
Minneapolis visited friends in the
city Saturday. Miss Early has &C.
cepted a position at the state uni
versty at Grand Forks.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-07-11

Notice Of Hearing on Special Assess
ment List for Paving on Seventh
Street, Between the North Line Of
Dakota Avenue and tho North
Line Of Washington Avenue,
in the Cityof Wahpeton
The Wahpeton times., 1918-07-11

The County Commissioners who
are in session, this week, will prob
ably wind up affairs next week.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-07-11
No. fi72

Report OF the Condition Of
THE STATE BANK
a. Abercrombie in the State of North Dak0
ia: at the close Of business June 29th.
Resources
Loans and discounts :...........9 l2e.S4sl
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured l97.l7
Warrants, stocks. tax certificates,
BANKING house. furniture; l'''''''
other aa pre real estate. t........... e... "a az =
Due from other banks $8.344.2
Checks and other cash
c..S sssh .'a'..... items ,.fis.ss ifs.5s r,ss.s,
Total slnoo5.6l
Liabilities
Capital stock paid in..............s 5000 90 90
undvided % profits. less expenses '''''
Individual deposits subjec. to . '
Time fnsee Certificates iiii;i;:;'''''' *1s'4''n
Cashiers checks
Soes Snts'andPF and S,s red:co,ne3 s i'S Ssae
Bills payable None
Total Observation-Disclosures. l79.0O5.6
State of North Dakota. County OF Richlan::.
I, C. T. Paulson. cashier OF tho above
named bank. do solemnly swear thai the
above statement is true to the best Of my
knowledge and belief.
C.. T. PAULSON
Cashier.
| Subscribed and sworn to before me this
9th day of July. 1918.
JNO. WICKIEN.
Notary Public within and for Richland
County. y. b., My Commission Expires
May l. 1924
! Correct. Attest
| NJ. NJ. BORMAN,
! NJ. U. IVERS,
Directors
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-02-12
Mr.. Wilson TeChaza...
(Viene de la 2a.)

Ell discourse del Canciller o Her
ting 10 considera el ~presidente como
"muy vago Y confuse y lleno de fra
ises c~quivocas Y de doble sentido,'
sin que conduzca a NADIA claro detl-
nitivamente.
FL prop6sito del Canciller aleman,
Ia iuzgar por su ~discurso, cree el
p~residente que ha sido evidentemen-
tie el de asegurar una paz v~entaJoSa
para los fines de la autocracia mill
tar alemana Y suscribir luego un ira
tado a convenio International para
asegurar aquella.
Tambien declare ell presidente en-
su m~ensaie, que el Condo Won Her
Ting estaba evidentemente procuran
do hacer una paz, como Ia que sc
conclly6 ell el Congress- de Viena.
"Lo que esta ahora en- juego, a.
gregg e. primer Magistrate de ia
aacion, es la paz del mundo. Por 10
que estamos luchando es por un nue.
vo orden international basado snbre
los amplios V universities principles
| del dcrecho Y la justicia, no por una
mera paz de remiendos y parches.
:Es possible que el Conde von Her
tlirg viva, en- e~fecto. con 81 pensa-
miento en- un mundo muerto Y des-
aparecido?'
Mr. Wilson diio ademas que habia
una prueba Jug demostraria 81 seria
de alguna utilidad Y valor el cam
bio de opiniones sobre Ia paz entire
los be~ligerantes y que podria hacerse
aplicando los s~iguientes principles
"2.-No debe traficarse con los
pueblcs y p]rovincias, como 81 fueran
bienes muebles. para esta5lecer in
balance de poder.
"3-Los arrcglos territoriales de-
ben hacerse para ell beneficio de los
pucblos interesados y no meramen-
te como un ajuste de reclaamclones
de estados ~rivales.
"4.-Las as~piraciones nacionales,
bien definidas, deben accrdarse con
toda la satisfaction possible
"Una paz general, agreg6 ell pre-
sidcnte, .construida sobre tales CT
mientos podria scr puesta a discu-
sion, Y mientras>no rueda asegurarse
csa paz, no tenemos mas que una
election que hacer: seguir a~delante."
Para toncluir, ell presldente "a
tific0 su aviso q las %potencias CEN
trales de que los vastos recursos de
los Estados Unidos, %lograrian reali-
Ear al fin, 10 que pudieran conseguir
por medic de negociaciones pacifi-
cas-.