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PLATINUM FAKE" IN OREGON
Geological Survey ExpIodes Report Of
Find Of Precious Metals in a
Western District

The present shortage of platinum
and the consequent greatly increased
price of the metal bid fair to result
In a considerable increase in the do
nestle production of platinum during
the coming year, according to the Unit
ed States geological survey. AT the
same time, while legitimate miners are
increasing their production and to some
extent relieving the country'S shortage,
other persons are using the interest
aroused by the present nationwide
search for the metal to make extraya-
CANT claims for utterly worthless de-
pOsits, and some honest prOSpectOrS
are led by false assays, made by In
efficient or venal assayers, to believe
mistakenly that they have valuable
platinum deposits. Reports Of plat.
mum In some mythical combination
volatile platinum" or "colloidal plati-'
num"-should be regarded as sufficient
evidence of the Incompetence or dis
honesty Of the assayer.
During the season of 1917 the geolo-
gists of the United States geological
survey, department of the interior,
spent much time in visiting platinum
deposits that proved to be worthless.
A notable example is seen in the sup
posed platiniferous sands of the Des-
chutes river, near Terrebone, Ore.
The material collected there con-
sists of loosely cemented dark volcanic
sand and conglOmerate interbedded
with basalt and volcanic tuff. The
black basaltic sand is supposed to have
the richest content of gold and plati-
mum, but neither in panning the MAJ
terial in the field nor In the chemical
tests made by the geological survey
could any trace of platinum or other
metals Of the platinum group be found.
Neither was any gold found In the con-
centrates. and it is concluded that ma-
terial Of this type is very unlikely e.
contain worka|
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SK( VS. CAILLAUx
IBEkNSTORFF ALLY
Lansing Produces Proof Of
frenChman's TreaChery.
TELEGRAM TELLS THE STORY
The State Depar.m 2nt Publishes Des-
patch Showing Damaging conversa-
tions at Buenos


Washington, Jan. l7.-Flom it,
mysterious stock of Intercepted d p"
matte communications the state D.
partment published co resp nden
between Count Won Bernstein, former
German ambassador to he United
States, and the Berlin foreign otfic@.
This showed Joseph Cail!auX, TO- m
er premier of France, was in com
munication with German agents in Ar
gentina in 1915.
IN. Caillaux was arrested on Mon
day on the charge # treaso1a he i'll
tercourse with the enemy and is con-
fined in the Sante prison.)
The frs dGSp tc contained d mag
ing references to Cait,auXs safe
ments regarding the French govern
men. and warned German newspapers
against prasing him. Anothe' CIV
notice of the ship on which Cailiau
was sailing from Argentina and plan
ned its capture by submarines.
The capture of the ship wa sNught
because her captain carried import
ant papers. The German COVE nment
was asked to treat Caillaux with every
courtesy and consideration if the ship
was taken.
Following is the text of the mes
sage sent by Won Bernstorff:
"Buenos Aires telegraphed the fol-
lowing:
"'Caillaux has left Buen~s Aires
after short stay and is going direc'
to France, evidently on account Of the
GROUP undecipherable) scandal which
he regards as a personal attack upon
himself. He speaks contemrtuouslv
of the president and the rest of t e
French government with the excep
ton of BRAND. He sees through the
policy of England perfectly. He d e
not anticipate the complete overthrow
of France. He sees in the war now
a struggle for existence on the pal
of England.
"'A!though he spoke much of tie
fndoscretions and clumsy policy CT The
Wilhelmstrasse and professed to be-
lieve in German atrocities, he has in
essentials hardly changed his politica'
orientation. Caillaux welcomed indi-
rect courtesies from me. but empha-
sized the extreme caution which he is
obliged to show as the Fhench gv
eminent. he said. had him watcHed
even here.
"'He warns against the excessive
praise bestowed upon him by our pa.
pers, especially the Neue Frele
Presse. and desired on the other hand
that the Mediterranean and Morocco
agreements should be adversely criti-
cised. Our praise Injuries his position
in France.
"'Caillaux's reception here was
COOL His report about Brazil had
nothing new. On his return to France
he viii begin to resi- = IN his own con
stituency. He fears - and tba fate
of Jaures. (Jaures, head Of the
French Socialists, was assasinated)
"'BERNSTORFF.'"
(The despatch which Won Bernstorfi
here transmits is evidently from the
notorious Count Won Luxburg)
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.})E:Rl.IN REACHES
PEACE BASIS
ParIsys with Russians at BreSt
l:tovcct, n!'csHmed.
1EVENTLCh| is WORRIED
German Chancellor to Have Way in
East and Won Hindenburs in West,
the Reported Terms.

Amsterdam. Jan. 1.-THE peace
negotiations at Brest-LitOvsk were re-
iumed Monday afternoon, according
% the Berlin Nolh Zeitung.
Most of the newspapers assert Ger
many will never think of comp etely
.'vacuating the occupied Russian ter
itory before peace has been brought
about on all fronts.
German newspapers, quoted in an
Exchange Telegraph despatch from
amsterdam. say an understanding has
been reached between the political
and military parties in Germany TO
avoid further friction.
The Lokal Anzeiger says the basis
of the agreement is that the viewpoint
of the chancellor, Count Won Hertling,
in regard to eastern questions, acqui-
escence in the Russian program Of no
annexations or indemnities and the
right of self determination of people
is to prevail. Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg will have full liberty in the
west, in case of a German victory, to
deal with any possible anneNations
there
The correspondent in Berlin of the
Cologne Volkeszeitung had been quot
ed as predicting a satisfactory com
promise would be reached which
would avert any political or military
changes.
Pan-German newspapers continue to
attack the foreign secretary, DR.. Won
Kuehlmann violently. The Rheinische
WestfaNsche Zeitung remarks:
won Kuehlmann would win the
prize Tor showing how brilliant mill
t1Iy position may be utterly ruined.
The question is whether the struggle
@t Brest-Litovsk will be a victory for
Germany or for the clever advocate
Trotzky, who fully reveals his intel
lectual superiority over the represen-
:atives of the central powers. Cen
eral Won Hoffman, alone saved the
situation, but it can only be saved
permanently if he is supported by
Berlin
Count Won Reventlow in t. Tages
Zeitung admits the strength Of the
peace movement and SAYS it would IN
evitably ruin Germany's future. He
declares it is no secret that the entire
body of Social Democrats with a con-
siderable proportion Of the liberal and
center parties and a still more con-
siderable part of German diplomacy,
hold the view that the submarine war
cannot accomplish its aim and can
only delay peace.
He adds that the so-called majority
the leaders of the empire fresh
the leaders of the emp~re fresh
German peace offer as a reply to the
speeches of President Wilson and Da-
vid LLOYD George.
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TRAINING for War.

II Englishmen considered the foot
ball field as the place to win their bat
rles. PruSsians have always held that
the best way to prepare for victory is
hunting field, notes a writer. Since
medieval times the chase, especially
IN the continent of Europe, has been
advocated by the school of warriors. In
the old days, when men were only in
terested in fighting, and when there
weren't really enough wars to keep
healthy feudal nobleman continuously
occupied and happy, warning upon
wild animals was discovered TO be the
lext best thing to warning on humans.
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WILLARD QUITS HELM
OF INDUSTRY BOARD
Needs Of Railroad Given as
Reason For Resignation.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Daniel E. Will
lard, president of the Ba.t.m ,Ie AMI
Ohio Railroad, has resigned as chair
man of the war industrial board.
His resignation was presented a
the White House. 1t will be accepted
as soon as a successor is found.
Mr. Willard gave as his reason tia
his railroad required his entire atton-
ton. 1t was said his resignation was
not brought about by any conflict b =
tween the war industries board and
the reorganization of the war depart
ment
Mr.. Wizards friends say he was
confronted by the alternative of re-
signing from the railroad if he re-
manned chairman of the industries
board. 5MXWD
The situation was presented in this
way to President Wilson. 1t was de-
cided that the Importance of the rail
road in war work was sufficient to de-
mand Mr.. Wizards entire attention.
". S. Clifford, director of the coun-
ell of national defense, is most promi-
nently mentioned to succeed as chair
man of the war industries board. Ber-
nard NJ. Baruch, Robert S. Brookings
and several others also are being dis
cussed.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
HIGH HEELED SHOES
PUT CORNS ON TOES
Tells women how to dry up corn so
it lifts out without pain.

Modern high-heeled footwear
buckles the toes and produces corns,
and many of the thousands Of hos
pital cases OF infection and lockjaw
are the result of woman's suicidal
habit of trying to cut away these
painful pests.
For little cost there can be OBJ
tanned at any pharmacy a quarter of
an ounce of a drug called freezone,
which is sufficient to rid ones feet Of
every hard OF soft corn or callus
without the slightest danger or in
convenience.
A few drops applied directly upon
he tender, aching corn stops the
aoreness and shortly the entire corn.
root and all, lifts right out. 1t is a
sticky substance. which dries the
moment it is applied, and thousands
of men and women use 1T because the
corn shrivels up and comes out with
out inflaming or even irritating the
surrounding tissue or skin. Cut this
out and try it if your corns bother
Won Adv
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FREAKS A COLD IN
JUST A few HOURS
'.Pape's Cold Compound ends grippe
misery-DOn't stay stuifed-up.

You can end grippe and break up
q severe cold either in head, chest,
body or limbs, by taking a dose of
t"Pape's Cold Compound" every two
hours until three doses are taken.
It promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages in the head,
stops nasty discharge or nose run
ming, relieves sick headache, dull
ness, feverishness, sore throat, sneez-
ing, soreness and stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed up! Quit blow
ing and snuff1ing! Ease your throb
bing head-nothing else in the world
gives such prompt relief as ''Pape's
Cold Compound" which costs only
few cents at any drug store. 1t acts
without assistance, tastes nice, and
causes no inconvenience. Be sure
you get the genuine.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
BARS NAVY OFFICERS WIVES
Daniels Forbids Commissioned Men
Having Families Near Ship Bases.

Daniels Forbids Commissioned Men
Having Families Near Ship Bases.
Washington, Janfl 17.-Secretary of
the Navy Daniels has issued the fol
lowing general order:
1.-The attention of all officers of the
navy and marine corps is directed to
the fact that, due to the very large
number of vessels to be commissioned
In the near future, and to the limited
number of officers available, 1t be.
comes absolutely necessary for every
officer to devote his entire time and
attention to the preparation of every
element Of the feet for meeting the
enemy.
"In order that there may be no DIS
traction from this duty, neither Off
GERS nor men should attempt to have
their families in the immediate Yicin-
ity of the vessels upon which they are
serving, particularly in the vicinity
of feet bases. and the department
looks with decided disapproval upon
such nroaodarA"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
PLEDGES steel Supply For Ships.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Responsibili-
ty for supplying enough steel plates
for government shipbuilding to what
ever size the program may be enlarg-
ed. was assumed by ]. A. Farrell.
president of the United States Steel
corporation. and chairman of the
American Iron and Steel Institutes
steel plate committee. He told Chair
man Hurley, of he shipping bard. Ii
the mills were not ready to meet any
demands he would make them so.
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Officer IGNORED Orders.

Early in the war when Field Mar
shall John French and General Joffre
We're straining every nerve to hold
back the German advance which they
did finally at the Marine a French gen.
eral, so the story goes, refused to open
orders sent By an officer who had been
promoted over his head. The message,
like the dispatch in the Franco-Prus-
sian war, was "lost" and division.
which was left without support, was
almost annihilated. The story goes
that the general was ordered shot.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
Penaiize Enemy Lies.

Washington, Jan. ia bill making
& a felony to circulate false reports
with the intention of interfering with
the operation or success of American
military or naval forces OF obstruct
the sale of Liberty bonds or securities
was introduced by Senator Culbert-
son. Democrat Texas. 1t was refer
red to the Judiciary committee. The
hill proposes a fine of $4,000 with
imprisonment for not more than TWEEN
~ years.
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SNOW HALTS MINING
Conditions on Shamokin Divisio

Conditions on Shamokin Division
Were Never Worse.
Reading, Pa, Jan. 17.-Because of
the heavy snow and the fact that min
ing operations of the Reading Coal
and Iron company were brought to a
standstill very little is done at the
breakers.
In consequence of the storm, which
railroad men say was one of the worst
experienced in the anthracite regions
for many years, only about 500 cars
were taken out of st. Clair yard. Con-
ditions were reported much improved.
The sudden dropping of the tenn
perature interfered with the clearing
Of the tracks and the movement of
traffic. Conditions on the Shamckin
division of the Reading have never
been worse.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
POSTMASTERS REAPPOINTED
President Sends Names of Thirteen I,
Senate

Washington, Jan. 17.-President
Wilson sent the names of the follow
ing Pennsylvania postmasters to the
senate as nominations for reappolnt
ment:
Hanover, E. K. Eichelberger; Ken
nett Square, E, S. Taylor; Lancaster
Louis N. Spencer; Media, M. C. Fox
Jr; Mercersburg, Harry B. Krebs
Moores, G. M. Touchstone: Mount Pc
como, Charles H. Carter; Naza eth
Edward S. Haws; Norristown, Albert
K Kneule; Reading, Charles N. Seit
Finger; Swarthmore. Charles A
Smith: Williamsport, Hugh Gilmore
and Shamokin, Edward Raker.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
Prefers Chamberlain'S.

''In the course of a conversation
with Chamberlain Medicine Co s
representative today, we had occa-
sion to discuss in general way the
merits of their different preparati-
ons. At his suggestion l take pleas
ure in expressing my estimation of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1
have a family of six children and
have used this remedy in my home
for years. l consider it the only
cough remedy on the market, as l
have tried nearly all kinds. Earl
c. Ross. Publisher Hamilton County
Republfcan-News, Syracuse. Kan
Adv,
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FIND ARMY BANK LOOT
Sum of $4,000 Hidden in Quarters o
rapfaio Whistler

Captain Whistler.
Camp Funston, Kan. 1.-THE mon
ey taken from the army bank at Camp
Funston by Captain Lewis Whistler.
said to have been more than $4,000
was found hidden in the walls Of his
quarters in the barracks.
Whistler robbed the bank Friday
night, killing with an AK four men
and wounding fifth. He afterward
committed suicide
The money, in currency, was found
stored neatly in hiding place, Cap
tain Whistler evidently had prepared
for it. The finding of the money prob
ably ends the theory Whistler had an
accomnlica.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
Report Czarina Insane

Amsterdam,fH Jan. 1.-THE former
empress of Russia. according 10 Ger
man papers, has become insane and vs.
confined to a sanitarium at Tcbolsk
Her condition is reported hopeless.
TIE former empress was reported to
be seriously i'll in September. She
accompanied the former emperor
when he was transferred from Tsnrs-
roe Selo to Tobolsk.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
ohiciaI Victim of Coal Conservation

ohficial Victim of Coal Conservation.
Washington. Jan. 17.-Fuel conser-
walton by the government has put
Chairman William J. Harris, of the
federal trade commission, in bed. Mr..
Harris has been working very late in
his office, and the custom of banking
the fires in the commissions building
1t the close of the day. work left
him without heat He developed so
severe a cold that he has not been
able to be at his office this week
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Motor;st Who Killed Two Jailed.

Allentown, Pa, Jan. 17.-William
Rodgers, South Bethlehem saloonkeep-
er. convicted by a jury cf involuntary
manslaughter in running down and
killing Mrs. Emma Snyder and Let
tie Shut On the night of September
Is, was sentenced by Judge German.
Rodgers got the limit OF two years in
jail and was fined $1,000 in addition
to the costs.
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GENERAL MARKETS

PHILADELPHIA - Firm.
Winter straight, 110.10@1025. City
mills. S11m11.75.
RYE FLOUR - Quiet; per barrel.
$9.75d 1860.
Steady; No. red, 1927.
CORN-Firm; No. 2 yellow, nomi-
nal
OATS-Firm; No. 2 white, 931s
694c.
POULTRY-Live, steady; hens, %
629c: old BOOSTERS, 24625c Dressed,
steady: choice fowls, sic; old roost.
ers. SIC.
BUTTER - Firm: fancy creamery:
SIC per lb:
EGGS - Firm: selected. 71673c;
nearby. 65c: western. Csc
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
ROBBERY TRAP CATCHES GIRL
Accused of Stealing From Banks
poSfoffira Rnx

Bellwood, Pa, Jan. 17.-Cora Oes-
chell, ten years old, was arrested, ac
cused of robbing the lockbox of the
-RellWeedl bank bank, at -pestoffiee; b.
Postoffice Inspector w. NJ Calvert
He had set a trap for the thief.
The box is opened by a combina,
ton, but, in spite of this fact. it has
been opened several times in week,
and mail containing checks, drafts
and other papers extracted
When the girl was arrested SIC had
the banks mail in her hands. 1t Is
not believed she conceived the theft,
and further Investigations are being
made.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
Soon Over His Cold.

Everyone speaks well Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy after having
used it. Mrs. George Lewis. Pitts
field, N. Y, has this to say regarding
it: Last winter my little boy, five
years old, was sick with a cold for
two or three weeks I doctored him
and used various cough medicines.
but nothing did him much good un-
til l began using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. He then improved
rapidly and in few days was over
his cold. ADV. ~
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17

Philadelphia, Jan. 1.-THE steam
ship Texan is safe Somewhere In the
Atlantic" dispatches received In New
York advise. Officials of the Ameri.
can-Hawaiian Steamship iomp"ny,
ment. despite reports that the vesse'
had foundered following collision
with another ship. The. statement Of
he steamship officials was accepted
here as meaning that all members Of
the crew, including a Philadelphia,
Tare saved
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17

Bethlehem, Pa. Jan. IA defec.
tive electric heater caused Are in
No. I tempering plant at the Bethle-
hem Steel works. The loss We $10..
900. There is no suspicion OF the FIRE
having been due to spies. Good work
on the part OF the fire department
prevented q more serious fire.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17

Washington, Jan. IT. - Senator
Stone, Democrat, of Missouri, an
nounced to the senate he would make
, speech on Politics in the War"
lie said he especially hoped Senator
penrose would be in his seat to near
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
Live Stock Quotations.

CHICAGO OGS-SFeadN Bulk,
s16.15m Is 50: ligft, S15750 1915;
mixed SIS 90616.O0; heavy. sl5 900
1850: rough, $4,000 lG.10: }.igs,
12.5nf7 ; %
CATTr Firm. Native steers.
IS 200 13 90: stockers ard feade 9,
$4,000 1GS-: cows and heiters. s. 80
N117-. calves. sS.75T16.0O.
SHEEP Strong Wethe~S 50 GOO
13o5 lambs $40 1-.40
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
This WEAK,
NERVOUS WOMAN
TOOK VINOL
1t Made Her strong And Well.

Barneyeld, Wis.-"I was IN a
weak, nervous, rundown, anaemlc
condition, so that my Homework was
a burden. Einol Was recommended,
and it made me we'll and strong. 1t
is certainly the best tonic and siren
9Th creator l have ever taken. -
Mrs. John Lewis.
Vinol is a cod liver and iron con-
stitutional remedy for weak, nervous,
rundown coalitions OF men, women
and children. Your money will be
returned if it does not help you.
C. P. Craig & Son, Druggists, Cam
bridge, and at the best drug store in
every town and city in the country.
ADV.
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Are YOur Sewers CIoGoed?

The bowels are the sewerage sys-
tenn of the body. You can well mag
inc the result when they are stopped
us as is the case in constipation. AS
a purgative you will find Chamber
Iain's Tablets excellent. They are
mild and gentle in their action. They
also improve the digestion. Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
BOMB ALONGSIDE DRYCOCK
German Message on Deadly Explosive
Found in Navy Yard

FOUND tn Navy YdFu.
An Atlantic Port, Jan. IA metal
tube resembling a bomb, was found
beside the dry dock In the navy yard.
The supposed bomb was about six
inches long, wound with string and
wire. and had a fuse attached. Writ
ten on 1t in German. officials said.
were the words: This is tw mtg
five second explosive bomb" The
fficiaIs declined to be more SPECIFIC
regarding the character Of the missile.
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John Il. Rex Made Ireasurer

Harrisburg. Pa, Jan. 17-John H.
Rex, ex-member of the legislature, of
Norristown, was appointed by Govern
or Brumbaugh to be county treasurer
Of Montgomery county. Albert D.
Stead was appointed justice Of the
peace Of the Seventh ward. Norris
town
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Baker May Free Men Over 81.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Secreta'y OF
War Baker has advised the senate
military committee the war part
ment favors discharging from military
liability men not yet called to the
colors. who have passed thirty-one
since registering June S.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-01-17
BOMB GERMAN PLANTS
British Filters Drop Ton Of Explosives
on Steel Works at Thionvilie.

ment on aerial operations says:
"Following upon the very success
full daylight raid over Germany, on
Monday, another raid was cHrried out
the same night. TIE objective was
the steel works at Thionville, mid.
way between Luxumburg snd Metz. A
ton of bombs was dropped.
"a further half ton of bombs was
dropped on two large railway juno
lions near Metz.
"The anti-aircraft gun fire and
searchlight barrage were cnnsidera BILE.
All our machines returned"
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Hertjnu Ready to Speak.

Copenhagen, Jan. 1.-THE Berlin
correspondent of the National I'd an
de says he learns it has been decided
that the chancellor Count ven Hert-
ing, shall address the main commit
% cf the reichstag on Friday.
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Stomach, TrOuhleS

If you have trouble with your
stomach you should try Chamber
lain's Tablets. So many have been
restored to health by the use of
these tablets and their cost is so
little, rs cents, that it is worth
while to give them trial ADV.
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Ne New ..ra,sss.rr, a,ss,.ions 10 1eutons

Berlin, Jan. 17.-Baron ven dem
Fussche-H addenhausen. unde- secre-
tary for foreign affairs. informed the
reickstag main committee there had
been no alteration in the instructions
given to the foreign secretary for the
peace negotiations at Brest-Litovsk.