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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
Vote Incrsasad Farse,

Cedar Rapids. Dec. Onicial -
turns today from the re3erehdum 1le1s
ton held yesterday. TO deternisse Il
whether the local street railway sh0uta
be permitted to increase fares to- "
cents. shows the proposal waa Asio q a
by Is majority. 3s q "a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
Arrange to Pay s. At. c. At Once.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa city. Dec. ] The latest order
frcn. the war department authorizes
S. A. r. c., officials to, secure money
here to pay or remaining 2s5V0 soldiers
and sailors and dernobilize imme dlately
This will end the work probably by
Saturday night as originally planned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
.Investiqate cstolonia's Demand.

Madrid. Dec. 1s.-The government
has submitted to the deputies from
the Catalonian district an offer to refer
Catolonia's demand for autonomy to
an extra parliamentary commission
whose report will be submitted to the
Cortes for its approval,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
REGIMENT LOSES a,757 MEN.
Of 6,372 Men in Newfoundland Unit
1880 Are Killed.

: St. Johns. \. F. Dec. 1S.--Out Of 6,312
men accepted for service in the royal
Newfoundland regiment there was a
total of 1851 casualties. including 1.ls0
killed, up to the signing Of the ar
nistice, according to figures compiled
by the militia department and made
public today. Two hundred ten men
were awarded military decorations for
bravery. ------ l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
DEPoRTMENT FOR "coPS."
River Forest Police Studying New
Book Of Rules.

Chicago. Dec. 1S.-Policc Of River
Forest. west of Chicago, are studying
a new rule book today, which a new
chief has prepared. MI
~Rule No. says: "An officer who
takes the Lords name in vain will be
subject to suspension Of from two to
five days on half pay
Number enjoins arguing in the
station, while No. says the men must
be honest and dignified
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
OPEN AIR MAIL ROUTE.
First New York to Chicago Flight IN
PROGRESS Today

New York. Dec. lS.-The hrst night
IN what is expected to be regular daily
mall service between New York and
Chicago be gan today at 40 a. m, when
Leon ID. Smith took 10 the air at Eel
mont Park l.. J. His biplane carries
400 pounds Of mail.
At Bellcfonte Pa. he will descend
and put his mall In tn" car OF another
air pilot who wifi transport it to Cleve-
land, where a third aviator will carry
IT to Chicago. Three machines will be
used during the entire fight, and the
.ast one Is expected to reach Chicago
Letween 40 and p. IN.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
BOMB FOR HeALTH OFFICER.
Internal Machine Addressed TO Frisco
Official Found in Hallway.

Inf6Fh3T IM1thIHt AooTtUyEo t6--tTVJto
Official Found IN Hallway.
San Francisco. Deo~ ia rudely
constructed bomb wrapped in paste
board box. addressed to DR.. William G.
Hassler, city health officer, was turned
over to the police last night by a
woman who said she found the ex
plosive In the hallway Of a downtown
office building. .
DR.. Hass!er has strongly favored an
ordinance making compulsory the
wearing l0f gauze masks as precau-
tionary measure against the spreading
OF Spanish influenza, 3 which ID epidemic
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
Want Allies in Berlin.
IRy Hayas Agencrl

Paris Dec. 1s.-Unofficial reports
still persist. says the Matin, that tAe
Ebert Haase government has entreated
the allies to occupy Berlin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
MUST DIE ON GALLoWS.
Conviction Of Auto Bandits Affirmed
-, hy Supreme Court.

by supreme VOUFt.
Springfield, H.. Dec. lS.--Earl Deere
and Albert johnson. both of Chicago.
convicted OF murder as automobile
bandits, will die on the gallows, Feb,
Z, the supreme court said today IN
affirming the decree of lower courts.
Deere will be executed between the
hours OF a. m. and a. M, and John
son between the hours Of . a. m. and
4 D. m.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18

taken to base hospitals here and the
others will go to Camp Mills, l. l., to
be demobilZed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
T..R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Weather.

The Weather.
sun rises Dec. 10 at 725, sets al
1880.
Probably rain or snow touighs
and Thursday; not much change In
temperature.
Rahge OF temperature at MARSHALL
town: Tuesday. 46 and 20; Monday
a. and IS: Dec. II, 1917. 81 and 70
At this morning. 81; yesterday. ~.
PAGE ONE.
Telegraphic News:
League Of Nations May Get Check.
Peace Farley Not to Open Until Jan
10.
Slavs Move for Unity OF Action.
British Sea Lord Thanks Yankees.
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
Peculiar Case in Court.
Soldier Vote Under Attack.
Appanoose Boy Pig Champion.
PAGE FOUR.
War News and Comment:
How Sparticides Were Named.
Black Troops Fight Well.
Movie Audience in Bath Tubs.
PAGE SIX.
EDITORIAL:
Shining Marks for Quarantine.
The Best That Can BE Done.
Government Ownership the Issue.
PAGES SEVEN, EIGHT AND NINE
City News:
Influenza Epidemic Passing.
City Slow on Roll Call.
Promises Road Improvement.
Ear Of Corn Grows Red Cross.
PAGE TEN.
Markets and General:
Ban on Grains Lifted.
Corn and Oats Prices Sag.
Steers About Steady.
Hogs Sell Slowly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18

co. S. l.. Alatristc, in charge Of the st.
Louis zone. announced today.
Mr., Alatriste said his zone would
comprise the states OF Illinois, lndi-
ana, Wisconsin,. Michigan, Ohio, Ken
lucky, Iowa and Missouri.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
CHURCH QUARREL UNSETTLED.
Denial Made That Pope Intends to
Leave Vatican and Rome.

Rome, Dec. 11.-Reports that there
has been settlement of the contro-
versy between the vatican and the
quirinal and that there is possibility
that Pope Benedict may leave the
vatican are emphatica denied by the
Osservatore Romano. the official organ
of the vatican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
BOOZE SALES MUST srop.

Soldiers May Not Visit Des Motnoo IL
"BootIeosins Continues.
Des Moines, DEG 1s.-Iliicit lie lcf
liquor by bootleggers in Des Moincs
must be stopped or the authorities AZ
Camp +, Dodge probably viii prohibit
soldiers visiting this city. aecordin 10
information laid before the officials to-
day. One committeeman said the
Camp Dodge authorities have asked
the war department for authority 10
confine the soldiers to camp.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18

police OF the country should wear
khaki from now on rs symbol OF
law and order.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18

The incubator was inv&nt1
ancient Egypt. s vi lsss Is,Il55s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18
Mot in Accord With House.

Much interest attaches to the con-.
ference which President Wilson will
have with King Victor Emmanuel,
who arrives here tomorrow. The presi-
dent feels the warmest sympathy for
the principles which prompted Italy
to enter the war. The principle Il Of
racial or linguistic determination, aas
outlined by Colonel House, is notg11p-
proved by the italian government.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-18

"Go6d bye and good luck"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-03-27
RINCO LAKE .

Ringo Lake, March 17-Muriel Carl
son went to New London on Wednes-
day for q few days stay at the John
Wright home. She returned Saturday.
Mrs. Daniel "Monson went to the Al
bert Monson homo on Monday for few
days stay. s.-~sa>sSs~ 1872 ~ ey5.
] Mrs. Albert Monsoon and daughter,
Elenore, Mrs. p. J.. Ekblad, Mrs. M.
Swenson and daughter Hannah and Lena
Monson visited Thursday 1T the j. D.
Monson home, the occasion being Mrs.
Monson's birthday anniversary. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Holm, Mrs. A. p.
Holm, Esther, Henry and Elmer Mon
son and Hannah, Gustav and Alfred
Swenson visited Sunday afternoon at the
Fritz Danielson home. = - -. -
Russell Carlson came home on Satur-
day from few days visit in :DeGraff.
= Carl Ekblad left for st. Paul on
Thursday after q few days visit at his
parental home here. a.S@s s,- y e. Z I
Mr.. and Mrs, Albert Monsoon and chill
dren visited Saturday and Sunday IN
New@London with relatives. = . ~ s
Mrs. Mathilda Swenson and son Al
fred visited Tuesday afternoon at the
BIC. Hauser home. 50 r. 2- .z.S
s. Mrs. Aaron Carlson left tor Willmar
on Saturday for few days visit.
Hannah SWens0nE visited from Satur-
day until Sunday with her cousin, Es-
ther Monsoon. IS s 20 So S.
Esther. Elmer and Henry Monsoon,
Barbara Olson, Carl and Edward John
son and ALFRED A5Wenoon visited Sunday
evening ct the P.J. Ekblads hume. &
Aaron Carlson's young folk1 enjoyed
visit from bunch 8of young folks On
Sunday sa8tetnoon.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-03-27
MOTHERS

Should see that the whole family take
at least 3 or doses Of = thoro, purity.
Ing, system cleaning medicine this
spring. Now is the time. The family
will be healthier, happier, and rot
along better II the blood 10 given .
thoro purifying, the stomach and bow.
els cleaned out, and the germs Of Win.
ter, accumulated IN tho system, driven
away. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Toa
is one Of the very best and surest
Spring medicines to take. Get It and
see the difference IN the whole family.
Their color win be better, they'll 1oel
5hne and be wen and happy.-Car3son
Bro, .ssSs
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-03-27
Not an lmpoStor.

A proud young father telegraphed
the news of his new responsibility to
his brother in this fashion: "A hand
some boy has come to my house and
claims to be your nephew. We are
doing our best to give him proper
welcome" The brother, however, full
ed to see the point and replied: II have
not got a nephew. The young man Is
an tmpostor."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-03-27
AN EASY WAY TO CLEAN
SILYERWARE

Put in q pan suf1cient warm water
bottom of the pan q metal citsc md
spread on this some common sait md
baking soda. Place silverware In the
solution SO that it touches the disc,
The tarnish will disappear In q minute
Or two. when silverware should be Rms.
ed and wiped on soft towel. No scour-
i iE is necessary. The disc 81 known Is
The Tarnoh Silver Cleaner Disc and
number Of readers Of this paper upon
request to Tarnon Chemical Company.
1903 Hennepin avenue, Minneapolis, Min.
nesota. IF satisfied with the results
send fifty cents and keep the disc: 81
not return 1t without obligation.-Ady.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-03-27
REC|STRANTS Being
EXAMINED THIS WEEK
TUESDAY, MARCH 26.

Edwin David Norling.
Henry Oliver Magnuson.
Martin William Dahl.
Oswald H. E. Rosenwald.
Albert Teige.
Walter Richard Swenson.
Gustaf Sigfrid Peterson.
Harry Oliver Halvorson.
Gustaf Adolph Larson.
Raymond F. Stansberry.
Oseld Rudolph Lunbeck.
Guy Ignatius Donnelly Nelson.
Alfred Willie Halvorson.
John William Armstrong.
Gerhard Gerhardson.
Harold John Merrill.
Olof Batten.
Martin Henry Nelson.
Oscar Martin Solum.
Neil Decker.
Richard Vitalius Danielson.
Gottfred Julius Pearson.
Harry August Olson.
August Johnson.
Oscar Lenus Larson.
Harry Paulson.
Victor Ansgar LundQuist.
OLAF A. Ellingboe.
Andrew William Broman.
John Irwin Gesche.
Albert Gerhart Hanson.
Benoni Aune.
Martin l.. Shipstead.
Carl E. Berlin.
Carl Norance Peterson.
William Williams.
Alfred o. A. Olson.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH II.
Thomas Angelberg Thompson.
Henry OLAF Johnson.
Engvald Anderson.
Lewis Larson.
Winfield Ross Andrews.
Carl Swenson.
Peter Dumeszech.
Adolph Oscar R. Johnson.
August Berg.
Arthur Ernest Holm.
Harry Leroy Lindquist.
Sivert Andrew Seeland.
Arthur Hickey.
Even Olson Lauve.
Hans Olson.
Arthur Ingvold Anderson.
Richard Edward Melin.
Alfred Wohleen.
Arthur Thorwald Otos.
William Henry Dowdell.
John Edwin Erickson.
Ludwig William Haverly.
Norman Christensen.
= Henry O. Ellingson.
Walter w. Wallin.
Kristian M. Hanson.
Knute Knutson.
Ellens Van Henolen.
Melvin E. Berg.
Johannes Albin Johnson.
Peter Edwin Osness.
Syvert Torkelson.
Joseph E. Snekenberg.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20.
Peter Frye.
Harold Julian Hennings.
Rhynard Swenson.
Richard V. Melby.
Thomas Moran.
Otto John Magnuson.
Chester A. Hoglund.
George w. Haugen.
Harry Clarence Nelson.
Han H. Moe.
Carl Eugene Melbye.
Carl Edward Hall.
Victor Nathaniel Nelson.
Sven John Swenson.
Casper Olof Olson.
Edward Johnson.
Reuben Magnus Olson.
| Harry Ausker Lund.
Nels Anderson.
Albert Christ Olson.
Alois Peter Wiederholt.
Walter V. Jordin.
Emil Olson.
Harry G. Olsen.
Anton F. Digman.
Harry Daniel Johnson.
Melvin Lars Alvik.
Edwin Emil Olson.
| Archie Edw. Oslund.
Henry HANNA.
OdIl MduF1CS WdIQu18L.
Emil Clarence Lundquist.
Otis Justin Jelle.
| Lyell Eugene Myllenbeck.
SATURDAY, MARCH 80.
! Roy John Fehr.
John Jacob Minkel.
| Clarence Harold Oman.
| Carl Holseter.
! Arthur Rudolph Harlander.
| Chester Marineus Johnson.
| Paul Victor Polman.
| Olof Faleide.
Ernest William Nelson.
Hiding Rudolph Lund.
Tonic DeVisher.
Nels Roy A. Anderson.
Edward Christensen.
liver Theo. Grain.
Emil Edwin Renstrom.
Gustaf Lofgren.
Harry Alfred Skaalrud.
Fred Arthur Danielson.
John Moier.
| liver Engquist.
Paul Stathes.
Giles Albin Franzin.
Robert Albert Boettcher,
| Walter Arthur Gordhamer.
| Harold Oscar Krogfus.
Cornell o. Durham.
II Andrew Bednorz.
Gustav A. Anderson.
| Soren Peterson.
| Joseph Harry Marketon.
| Edward Lisecki.
| Clarence Alvin Tommeraasen,
Joseph Owen Hammond.
| William Frank Coolen.
Carl Sylvester Kolset.
AN EASY WAY TO CLEAN
SILYERWARE
Put in q pan sufiicient warm =
to cover the silverware. Place on
bottom OF the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-21
GERMAN ROBBERS
DtNOUNCED|N RUSSIA
RevoIutionists Declare for Merci-
less War Against All "Impe
rialistic Plunderers.
nv Associated Press to Every Evening

nv Associated Press TO Every Evening
London, Aug 2l-A final breach be-
tween the two revolutionary parties ~
Russia was manifest from the opening OF
the 6fth congress Of All Russian Soviets at
Moscow early in July, according to be-
lnted Reuter- dispatches Ipr0arious
scenes aud recrimination marked the
meeting. An assertion that a majority of
the people in the provinces were opposed
10 Soviet rule was made by Maria Spin
donova, Of the Social Rcvolutionists OF the
Left
In "A report on foreign relations Foreign
Minister Tchitcherin announced that the
comrnissaries had demanded the with
drawal of British, French and American
warships from the Murman coast and had
dispatched Soviet troops thither rs reply
10 the British landing there. Tchitcherin
said Russia was ready to- renounce some
Of her rights in ffe Chinese Eastern Rail
way and would sell the Southern branch
to Japan. The government also was willing
TO facilitate the importation OF japanese
pooAs and 20 admit the Japanese 10 WIDE
participation in the industrial and conn
mercIal life in Siberia.
While the Soviet majority IN the Con
gress repudiated all possibility of re-
newal Of the war. the SOcih RevolItioniste
Of the left insisted on n merciless struggle
against all "imperialistic plunderers and
German robbers"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-21
PLAN FOR Y. w. c. A. DRIVE
Mrs. Coleman du Pont Thrills
Teachers Institute Describing
Work in France.

Mrs Coleman du Pont delighted an
audience Of 800 persons II the Teachers
Institute at Delaware College this morn
ing. when she spoke Of the coming drive
Of the \ W. c. A., and the wonderful
work that the organization IS doing in
France She stated that this work has
but started, and that the Is millions
OF dollars now being asked for, Is to be
most carefully apportIoned among the
various lines OF work, and the budget
is to be sent to Washington for approval
The amount of money asked for is
an Indication OF the growth OF Y ". c. A.
war work. The first budget was for
l million dollars, last fall il was 3 millions,
and this fall It is 70 be ID millions.
The hostess houses that are one feature
of war WORK began with single house
at Plattsburg. There are now 90 houses
at various camps and cantonments, ard
100 more are to be erected.
Mrs. du Pont told the teachers many
Of her interesting experiences Of the
work In France, and during her address
held their attention very closely She
was introduced by State Commissioner
Cd Education A. r. Spaid Before her
address patriotic songs were sung. with
Miss Henrietta Snedley as leader
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-21
TROTZKY DENOUNCED
FOR THREATENING ALLIES

~ Associatcf Press 70 Every Evening
London Aug. II "A small rising Of
armed Social RevolutIonists Of the Left,
Including sailors from the Black Sea fleet,
occurred IN Moscow on july I. IL vas
suppressed after machine gun fighting
in the center of the city For part Of
the dav, the enemies of the Bolshevlki
held the post and telegraph Offices Some
members Of the Leftists executive COM
rnittee, including Miss Spiridonova, were
arrested. A SIMILAR rising but on a smaller
scale took place IN PetroRrad. IL was
nut down after the rcvolters had been
bombarded by machine guns and from
armored cars.
On July 8 all the delegates Of the Social
Revolutionists Of the Left TO the ALI
Russian congress were arrested and
town and government of Vologda were
declared in a state Of siege owing 70 an
anti-Soviet uprising at Jaroslav Rail
way and telegraphic communications
between Moscow and the north was
Interrupted.
The outstanding feature Of the all
Russian Congress was the denunciation
by War Minister Trotzky of the action
Of the Allies in landing on the Thurman
clast and in helping the Czecho-Slovaks.
He threatened mercIess measures Of
defense, and on July II NJ TchItcherin IN
4 note to the British representatives IN
Moscow made sinister reference 70
THE results which may arise from the
excitement caused among the masses
Of the Russian population by the unpro-
yoked British attack on Murman.
On the same day eleven former officers
who had served under General Alexlef'
were summarilv shot in Moscow as
counter revoIutionaries On July IL,
French and British military officers were
prohibited from moving from one town
to another and a strict watch cn their
movements was ordered.
A Moscow dispatch received in Am
sterdam on July 20 reported that Maria
SpIridonova had been one Of the, number
Of Social Revolutionists shot for the
murder Of German Ambassador Won
Mirbach.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-21
NO ACTION TAKEN
ON ROAD TENDERS
Bids for Highway Work to Be
Taken Up BY Levy Court in
Committee of Whole.

The Levy Court met in adjourned
session TODAY to consider bids for the
reconstruction of short sections of the
Lincoln Highway and the Faulk Road,
which were opened yesterday when a
quorum was not present At the request
of representatives OF the bidders who were
present and ON the advice of Levy Court
Attorney Spcakman.
After being read they were sealed and
reopened today, when five members OF
the court were present Representatives
of the various bi dders were again present
today and told the court of the merits of
their respective bids and of the materials
they proposed to use No action was
taken in awarding the bids today on
motion of Mr. Burns they were referred
To the court rs a committee of the whole
with County Engineer Grubb, after which
the cutItt took a recess until noon
The following reports of county finances
was submitted to the court by County
Treasurer LippncOtt; to the credit OF
New Castle county, S30,0tj y. mis-
ccllaneous roads account S315.Sl; CHRIS
tiana hundred. s11S.35; Mill Greek, $500
.2i; White Clay, S76979; Pcncadcr,
S1.l54. %: New Castle, S4S7.74: Red
Lion, SS53 90 st Georges, S2051 81:
Appoquinmlnk, S2,424 .65; Backhlrd,
81, 7496S; and Brandywnc, Sl,l20ll
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-21
HEALTH BOARD ORDERS
CONDITIONS REMED|fD
Properties in Improper Sanitary
Shape Investigated After Com
plants Are Heard.

Complaints concerning unSanltarN con
ditIonS in various properties IN the cltN
occupied most of the time at the regular
weekly meeting of the Board of Health,
Yesterday afternoon
Alleged unhealthful conditions of dwell
lngs ut 1902 Lincoln street and At lSO9-
lI-I3-l5-17-lq West Tenth street were
brought before he board 10y Health
Officer Shaw The drainage. Officer
Shaw reported was allowed TO collect
in puddlcS in the ward. instead of being
properly run oil The board decided
that the properties should hc connected
with the sewer
Other health officers Of the board have
at various times met such conditions and
ordered them rcmcdIcd
\ report Of Miss |. & Cook head Of he
Social Service Department Of Delaware
Hospital was also heard, IN consequence
Of which tho dwellings AT 2lS-2H6 Cherry
street were also ordered connected witt
the city sewer
Some petty grievances between tho
landladv and her shipbuldcr tenants at
305 Washington street were investigated
hy the board the result taking the form
of an order for the landlady 70 mend n
lcaky hath-tub and straightcn out other
sanitation difficulties.
4 matter for great qualification was
the garbage situation. Monday, which
Is usually a day of complaints concerning
uncolcctcd garbage was he hghtcst IN
number Of calls concerning this matter that
there has been for several weeks. There
were ONLY twenty calls which IS about one
tenth as much as on the worst days
during the complication The board feels
that the conditions are normal now and
there Is no reason TO expect them TO be
como OF hcrNlse
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-21
HUNS INVITE POLES
TO PICK OWN KING
Austrian Minister. However, Will
Use Them and All Means to Up
hold Prussian Autocracy.
By Associated Press to Every Evening


Amsterdam. Aug y baron Burian,
the ustro-lIuugarian foreign minister,
in an interview with Vienna newspaper
declared himself completely satisfied with
the result Of the conferences last week at
German main headquarters. Despite the
brcvlty Of the conferences MI questions of
interest to Austria-HungarY or Germany
and every important question regarding
war and peace had been discussed md no
alterations was made In our peace
program.
Regarding the Polish question he said
a plan had been drafted 10 enable further
negotiations 10 proceed quickly Asked
concerning the basis of these negotiations
Baron Burlan sad:
''Our program remains unchanged.
We maintain our principle that the wishes
Of the Polish people regarding their
future must, within limits essential to
the interests of the Central Powers be
considered Its was decided, therefore,
To invite the Poles TO participate In the
Austro-t icrman negotiations
The foreign minister added that the
Poles have the right to freely choose
their own king and that the details will
be settled at negotiations conducted in
common.
Il still uphold the point OF view that
if we are compelled to continue war
OF defense we must continue still TO make
use of every means that could lead us
to peace Baron Burian declared in
discussing the question of peace. Our
action must run parallel awlth the con-
tinuation of our military operations.
As long as the enemy desires to destroy
US militarilv we must defend ourselves.
This however does not prevent us from
striving for an honorable peace by
arrangement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-21
ASKS ABoUT DLAwARE sG;I;N
Local Boy Overseas Says There's Work
for Them i'm France.

Michael j. fidance, Wilmingtoninn.
a we'll known athlete of Wilmington
High School and Delaware College,
formerly connected with the Delaware
State Highway Department and at
present a member of the Headquarters
Company of the Twcnty-third Engineers,
now in an Advance Zone in France,
wants to know what's happened to the
59th Pioneers
What's that Delaware Regiment at
Camp Dix going to do? BE a Home
Guard? would like to see the boys
come over here and make a nam' for the
State Soldiers are landing over here
bv the thousands every day.