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who can do the least cannot do the
most. This is elementary common
sense; but, alas! the partisans of the
league Of nations seem to care little
for common sense.
Finally, and this is much more i'm
portant, to discuss these immense and
ill-defned problems, such as the league
of nations and the 'freedom of the
seas" before the urgent, concrete prob
lens are solved would be to do exactly
what the Germans want
The Germans count on the following
sequence of events:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-22

of argument-the league of nations
we already have should not be
able with it's infinite resources, to solve
the problems arising from the war (rep-
arations, reorganization of Europe ter
ritorially), a fortiori a league of ma
tions still greater would be utterly in
capable of doing better Those who can
do the most can do the least, but those
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which one can talk to infnity, would
result only in voluntarily complicating
practical affairs and would be mani
testify absurd.
Further, to discuss the league of
nations as something still to be created
is to forget that which already exists
the Entente. Is not it, such as it is,
league Of nations, since it brings into
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Finally, since the war expenses of
Germany have been considerably less
than those of the Allies, and since, &C
cording to our hypothesis, Germany
would retain her loot, there would be
so great difference of economic power
in favor of Germany that within
short time she would have attained her
victory not on the field of battle, but
none the less in reality, as a consequence
of the economic situation without prece-
dent created in Europe by four wears
of war.
The danger 1 have described is not
chimerical Already the discussion of
the freedom of the SEAS" because it
is premature, has, caused Emergencies
among the Allies. AS soon as it was
intimated recently that England would
be willing to give up her command of
the seas Mr.. Winston Churchill, as
spokesman for England, declared that
she would never think of such a thing.
1t was very natural reply, if one re-
members that the suggestion was made
to England on the morrow of an expe-
rience that has demonstrated that her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-22

The discussion of great questions
such as the league of nations and
the "freedom of the seas" will divide
the Allies.
The time taken for those discus
sions will be lost for the settlement
of concrete problems that Germany
fears especially, such as reparation.
The Allied armies, ceasing to be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-22

league of nations rests on written
conventions, like those of The Hague,
and not on realities.
1t is therefore plain that it is indis-
pensable to follow we'll thought out
programme in the discussion of the
diverse problems to come before the
peace conference, and not to follow
this programme will lead to certain
failure.
r Ttopians, Bolshevists and the
~ League of Nations
Unfortunately, in each of the Allied
nations there are some Utopians who
do not understand the situation and
saw. "Organize the league of nations
first and we will negotiate the peace
afterward."
This is a party Of which some of the
roost notable members are the French
and British Socialists, who both before
and during the war showed their inabil-
;tv to comprehend realities. 1t is the
s.ma lack of understanding that char
acter;zes all the Bolshevists of the En-
tente-Gefmanophile, in TRUTH and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-22
THEORIES and Their
i Application

To understand the subtle but very
real peril before which we stand it is
necessary first to grasp a very simple
truth, which has, nevertheless, not been
made sufficiently plain to the public:
A theory, however good, is not neces-
sarily practical.
There are theories whose justice can
not be contested but the mere attempt
table catastrophe For example, the
theories that ruled the Hague confer
ence, put forward by the Gar Nicholas
II, were just, but, in fact, those theo-
ries contributed powerfully to making
the war possible; that is, they killed
millions of men.
This was so because the Hague con-
ference led the British, the French and
other people to think the peace of Eu-
rope assured just at the time when
Germany was preparing intensively for
war of aggression. Thus, the Hague
conference without question put into
circulation ideas not in conformity with
the times, that we're premature, hence
unrealizable and by consequence in
hnitely dangerous.
In fact, completely treasured regard
ing the intentions Of Germany, the pow
ers that now compose the Entente
neglected the ornaments that would
have made the Germans renounce their
Ideas of aggression on account of the
risks fully armed enemy would have
entailed.
One sees clearly that by its psyche
logical consequences the Hague con-
ference contributed largely to provoke
the war and make possible the agrees
sion that surprised the nations now
allies.
This example, drawn from the Hague
conference, makes it plain that an idea
may be theoretically good, but that its
application would not be practical until
there has been a further considerable
advance in social evolution.
Absolutely the same result can be
looked for from certain questions IN
the Allied peace programme, notably
the league of nations and the freedom
Of the seas"
Inc league of nations cannot be or
sanlzed until after the solution of GER
'ain other problems. Incontestably the
league of nations is based on an idea
theoretically of the highest justice, but
~ Will end in an immense catastrophe
L " Is attempted to put it in practice
IL advance of the solution of other prob
's"s Infinitely more urgent and the
'0uelon Of which, moreover, is indispen-
'soie to the creation of a state Of things
~ which a league Of nations can be
developed.
"hat is the state Of things which,
'0rolng to all evidence, will be most
0raole for the development Of a
'ssue Of nations? It is without ques-
'n tne situation that will result from
=" liquidation, as completely as pos
s' OF the essential problems arising
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By Andre Cheradame
r nropose to demonstrate:

propose to demonstrate:
The success Of the peace confer
,ncs--hence real and defmitire uicto,y-
demands IN a ue1.y large measure on the
order in achich the different problems to
he considered are taken APP.
s-The discussion Of the league Of NO.
ions and of the "freedom of the seas"
nm hare most unfortunate consequences
- it does not come IN ats logical order;
that is, If 1t is premature.
TNHE establishment of a specific
programme of discussion for
n the conference is necessary for
two principal reasons.
In the first place, it is evident that
all questions cannot be treated at the
same time. Second, there are certain
problems that can be resolved only after
others apparently unconnected with them
have been dealt with.
At an epoch when time is so pre-
cious, in order to end sufferings SO long
endured, it is obviously dangerous to
engage in the discussion of unsolvable
problems because it has not been fore
seen that their solution depends on
other and more urgent problems. As
that perilous road seems to have been
already entered upon, it is time for
public opinion to realize the danger in
order that its influence may prevent a
catastrophe.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09

Land Office at Elko, Nevada. Jan. :.
1918.
Notice is hereby given that JAMES
=. LYON. of Elko. Nevada, who, on
August %. 1913, made Carson City
homestead OS1iS, now Elko. No. 0lll9.
for the Nwi4 of Section %. Township
SO North. Range 81 East, Mount Diablo
Meridian. has filed notice OF intention
to make final three year proof. to es-
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before the register and re
ceiyer of this Office. on the twelfth day
OF February, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses: Ru-
dolph w. Chenoweth. of Elko. Nevada;
James c. Perry, of Elko, Nevada;
James L. Myers. of Lamoille, Nevada;
Maritt J. Rand. Of Iamoille, Nevada.
JOHN L. ROBBINS, Register,
First publication Jan. s, 1918.
Last publication Feb. s. 1918.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09

Jerrett and Snow Canyon Greeks, and
the tributaries thereof. and the ditch
es diverting water thereirom. situate
in Elko County. Nevada, on the 18th,
day of January, 1918 pursuant 10 the
making and entry of the order for the
determination OF the relative rights TO
the use of water of said stream sys-
TEN. and
You are hereby further notified that
you are required TO make proof of
your claims thereto, as provided for
in the General Water Law of the State
OF Nevada.
Dated at Carson City. Nevada this
10th day of December, 1917.
J. G. SCRUGHAM,
State Engineer
First publication Dec. IL. 1917.
Last publication Jan. IL, 1918.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

O32i3
ElEo, Nevada, Land Omco, Dec. /.
1917.
Notice Is hereby given that FRAN
CISCA LOSTRA Of Elko. County OF
Elko, state Of Nevada, has filed in this
Office her application TO enter under
the provision Of Section 23OG Revised
Statutes Of the United States the fol.
lowing described land, viz:
SEA SEA Section 20, Twp. 80 N
4, So T., VI. D. b. & NJ.
Any and all persons claiming ad
yorsoly the lands described, or dcsir.
ing to object, because of the mineral
character Of the land. or any other
reason, TO the dispoaaI to applicant.
should file their anidavits of protests
in this Office, on or before the 18th day
Of January, 1918.
JOHN Il. ROBBINS Register.
First publication Dec. II. 1917.
Last publication Jan. II, 1918.
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Zoo, 900 MEMBERSHIP

Henry p. Davidson, chairman OF the
American Red Cross War Council, has
written the following telegram of con-
graduation to Henry White, manager
of the Potomac division in the secur.
ing of 10000 900 new members for the
Red Cross:
"In congratulating you on all your
efforts for the Red Cross and in ex-
tending my personal wishes for a
Happy New Year, may I request that
that following message be considered
as sent to you personally and officially
and through you to all the chapters
and members of the Red Cross in your
territory.
The latest reports available indi-
cate that the Christmas drive for 10
100000 new members for the American
Red Cross has resulted in the addition
of fully 100000 names to its rolls.
This number added to the more than
100000 members before the Christ
mas campaign, makes the total pres
ent enrolment fully 100000. This
is magnificent fact-an expression
not alone of the patriotism but OF the
fine sympathy and idealism of the
whole American people.
"The Red Cross War Council con-
graduates and welcomes every new
member of the American Red Cross.
Likewise, it congratulates the officers
and old members of the organization
who have given unstintedly Of their
time and effort to make this member
ship campaign a success. But the
wonderful achievement of enrolling
one.ffth OF the entire population OF the
United States as members of the Am
erican Red Cross is less a triumph
than II Is a call to greater service.
The American Red Cross is not merely
a humanitarian organization, separ
ate and distinct from others, but it is
the modified heart and spirit Of the
whole American people. The American
Red Cross is carrying 4 message OF
love and sympathy to American sol
diers and sailors, and to the troops
and civilian population of our allies
in all parts OF the world. 1t is seek
ing to alleviate the suffering Incl
dent TO the war. 1t is seeking &c
shorten the war, and il is seeking tC
lay a foundation for n more enduring
peace when the war Is over.
"As we stand on the threshold of ;
new year in this hour of world ira
gedy, there can be but one thought il
the minds fthe 22.OOO.OOO member
of the American Red Cross, and tina
is to serve and sacrifice as never be
fore"
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ped first-elass product. The pro
duCtion from the smelter was some
what less than in 1916, but the loss
was more than compensated for by
the operation fthe Mason Valley
plant. in Lyon county. A large part
OF the ore treated came from the Blue
stone mine. large quantities Of cop
per ore were shipped TO other copper
plants. especially from the Nerington
district in Lyon county, the Santa Fe
and Silver Star district OF Mineral
county. and from the Robinson dis
trict in the vicinity OF Ely. The Cop
per Canyon Mining company, in the
Battle Mountain district. made large
output. The Consolidated Copper
Mines company az Ely contributed
large quantity of both crude ore and
concentrates. The mill was remodcled
and improved, and toward the close
of the year treated more than coo tons
a day.
The production of lead increased
from 25.637.27S pounds in 1916 10 over.
100000 pounds in 1917. The value
or the oprnuf increased from $1,76S..
q-o IN gnor- - 52-.o0 The priucipal
r.,5.r-odurfnr districts are the Phoebe
og lincoln county D,rficuIarIv the
prince Consolidated mine. and the
yc1row Pine district of Clark county.
Tho RrrIfon and Goodsnrinrs Anchor
rr,nar,fss in the Yellow Pine dis.
,rfct increased their ovtDut Of lead.
Con.fda~3bra orc was mined AT the
Groom nroportv. in southwestern Lin.
coin county at the Hamburg prop
rrtv near Phoebe. NJ the Union Mines
comnonv. and nj propcrtfcs in the
Eureka district Of Eureka county.
Thor. was "a decrease in the pro.
ductHon of recoverable zinc from 81
ls2tSq Dnrrn5. in Iq1G IN ab0ut o.
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WHAT WE FACE

We are face to face with the most
stupendous crisis in human history.
This is the most momentous hour
that civilization has known, says the
Manufacturers Record There IS no
middle ground. II is death or victory.
Death to our country: death to the
women and babies Cf the land:
death to its men: death to our civil
lization of the world, all on the one
side; or complete victory of this
country and the allies over Germany
on the othcc side. The struggle will be
a long and desperate one. II will tax
to the utmost every latent and every
developed mental moral spiritual. fin.
ancial and physical force Of the Cuun-
try. He who is n Stacker in thought,
In word or deed is an enemy to every
woman and every child in this coun-
try, an enemy to our nation and to
civilization. Lot it be preached from
the pulpit. let 1t be taught I'm the class
room, let 1t be proclaimed wherever
men meet; let every individual soul
outside fthe insane asylum thirl; and
speak in terms OF conservation and
concentration Of all that IL in him and
all that he had to this the greatest
task to which the world has ever been
called. We can win we can glorlously
win, IL the nation will consecrate It's
all to the winning. But 1t means a
fearful secrfce of the flower Of the
nations life brown upon the altar in
defense OF a. ihUt lcn and women
hold dear on earth. II means congo
Grafton to the nations salvation ui
eternal damnotion by Germany. whict
do you choose?
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heights which | can never scale,
In spite OF all the many'tests in which
daily fail,
That my deep love. more deep and
pure. and strong than can ever
show,
You somehow. through my failures,
doubts and fears will come to
know.
The drcary clouds can't hide the sun
for aye. it glimmers through;
The sweet. wet violet, struggling
through dead leaves, till shows
its blue.
And so. l trust. through Oft strike
loves chord with clumsy hand
You'll feel the melody I tried to play,
and understand.
From the Cosmopolitan.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09
WALTER CHASER
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
EllIo OlISO
Carson City OS285

carson Guy OS2SJ
Department OF the interior. 4. S
Land Omco. at Elko, Nevada. Dccom
Der II. 1917
Notice Is hereby given that ED.
MuND IIELTIT. Of Lamoillc, Nevada.
who, on October IS. 1913. mddo Car.
son city desert lani application Os2S5
new Elk", No. OIISO, fer the VIZ Of
Section %, Township 80 North. Range
90 East, Mount Dlablo Meridian, has
flied notice Of intention TO mako final
proof, 10 establish claim TO tho land
above described, before tho register
and receiver Of this Office, on tho
eighth day ~ February. 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses.
Chaunccy w Griswold, Of Elko. Ne.
yada; John Henderson, OF Elko, Ne.
yada; Charles +. Dehrmond, Of Elko,
Nevada; Joseph Morris. Of Lamolllc.
Nevada.
JOHN e. ROBBINS, Register.
First publication Dec. 10, 1917.
Last publication Jan. 10, 1918.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

O3242
EIko, Nevada, Land ONCE, Dec. /,
1917.
Notice Is hereby given that FRAN
CISCA LOSTRA OF Elko. County OF
Elko, State of Nevada, has filed in
this Office her application to enter
under the provision of Section 1906,
Revised Statutes of the United States
the following described land, viz:
SEA NEH Sec. 20, Twp. 40 n. II.
50 T., VI. d. d. & NJ.
Any and all persons claiming ad.
ycrsCly the lands described, or desIr.
ing to object, because Of the mineral
character of the land, or any other
reason, to the disposal to applicant,
should file their anidavits of protest
in this office, on or before the 18th day
OF January, 1918.
JOHN L. ROBBINS, Register.
First publication Dec. II, 1917.
Last publication Jan. IL, 1918.
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

State OF Nevada, County OF ElkO, s.
Notice is hereby given that on or
about the eleventh day OF November.
1917, the undersigned found upon his
ranch and premises. which ranch and
premises are known as. the "Glasor
Ranch" and situate at Elburz, near
IIalleck, County OF Elko, State Of Ne.
vada, three certain horses, particular.
iy described as follows, to-wit:
Two bald faced horses, each aged
about three or four years old. weight
about / 100 pounds each, and branded
on the left thigh, which brand IL
made as follows, towit: o over back.
ward l..
One bay horse. aged about three or
four years old. weight about LOO
pounds, and branded on the left thigh,
which brand Is made as follows, to.
wit: o over backward l..
That the undersigned has taken up
said horses, as provided, and in ac
cordanCc with Section 227i Of the Re
yised Laws Of Nevada, and the owner
or owners Of said horses are hereby
notified to appear and prove owner.
ship Of the horses herein described
and pay the costs Of these proceed
ings.
Dated this Goth day Of November.
1917.
WALTER CHASER.
First publication Nov, q. 1917.
Last publication Jan. 30, 1918.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-09

State Engineer of Nevada for permits
sion to appropriate the public waters
of the State of Nevada. Such appro-
priation is TO be made from Unnamed
Spring in NW14 NWA, Sec. 81, I. 40
~, X. SIZE, NJ. d. b. & NJ. at a point
in the NWA NWIi. Sec. 81. T. 40 N,
X. 81 L, NJ. d. b. * NJ, by means OF
pipes and reservoir, and five gallons
per minute is to be conveyed TO the
SEH NWA, Sec. 81, I. 40 n, Il. 81
T., NJ. d. b. & NJ, by means of pipes
and there used for mining and milling
purposes. Water not TO be returned
to stream.
J. G. SCRUGHAM.
State Engineer.
First publication Dec. 81, 1917.
Last publication Jan. "a, 1918.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
0l360

Ol36O
Department OF the Interior. II G
Land Office at Elko. Nevada, Decem.
Der 10. 1917.
Notice is hereby given tina,
HARRY l.. NEWMAN. OF Elko. Ne.
yada. who. on March 80. 1914. made
desert land application No. Ol36O. for
the SWA NEh: SEA NWA and
Wa NWA of Section "a. TOWNSHIP
50 North. Range 80 East. Mount DIa.
bio Meridian. has filed notice OF in.
tention to make final proof, to estab.
fish claim to the land above described
before the register and receiver OF
this Office, on the eighteenth day OF
January, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Charles w. Smith. OF Lurline, Nevada:
Alfred w. Smith, OF Lurline, Nevada.
Peter ~ Dylund, OF Lurline. Nevada:
Constantine z. Strozzi. of Lurline.
Nevada.
JOHN L. ROBBINS. Register.
First publication Dec. l3. 1917.
Last publication Jan. Is, 1918.
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APPLICATION NO. 1906

Eot.cc OF Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters Of
the State OF Nevada
Notice is hereby give that on the
18th. day Of December, 1917, in &C
cOrdancc with Section SO, Chapter 40,
of the Statutes of 1913, one Emery c.
Johnson, OF North Fork, County Of
Elko. and State Of Nevada, made APP
plication to the State Engineer
of Nevada for permission to
appropriate the public waters OF the
State Of Nevada. Such appropriation
is to be made from unnamed stream
and springs in SEA OF SW4, Sec. /,
r. 70 n, r. So l., NJ. d. b. & NJ, at
a point near the NV. Cor. of SEA of
SWA, Sec. l. T. I3 n. II. So T., NJ. D.
d. K NJ. by means Of dams, and siS
Jenths cubic foot per second is to be-
conveyed to VIZ OF SWA. Sec. /. anc
NJ Of SEA, Sec. 2, T. SO N, II. 81
f., VI. d. &. & NJ, by means of bitches
and there used Tor irrigation and stool
watering purposes, from April unit
october OF each year. Water not L
be returned to stream.
J. G.. SCRUGHAM,
State Engineer
First publication Dec. 20, 1917.
Last publication Jan. 20, 1918
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NOTICE OF PROCEEDINGS TO DE.
TERmlNE WATER RIGHTS

In the matter of the determination
OF the relative rights to the waters Of
Niagara, Jorrcjt and Snow Canyon
Greeks, in Elko County, Nevada.
TO tho Users and Claimants Of. I'm
and to the waters Of said Niagara.
Jcrrott and Snow Canyon Greeks and
tributaries thereto:
You arc hereby notified that the
state Engineer Of the State OF Nevada
VIII begin the examination OF those
certain streams, known as Niagara.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
ElkO 1854
Carson City 07T20

Department of the Interior. L. s.
Land Office at Elko. Nevada, January
3, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that
JAMES PANMAN. of LamoilIe, Ne
yada. who. on March 10, 1913. made
Carson City homestead O772O, now
Elko No. O954, for the NEH of Sec
ton IS. Township 80 North, Range
81 East, Mount Diablo Meridian, has
filed notice Of intention to make final
three year proof, to establish claim 10
the land above described. before the
register and receiver Of this office, or
the fourteenth day of February, 1918
Claimant names as witnesses: Ma
rift J. Rand. Of Lamolle. Nevada
James Z. Myers, OF Lamoillc, Nevada
James I. Sheppard, of Lamoille, Ne
yada; Charles w. Wortz, of Lamoille
Nevada.
JOHN r. ROBBINS. Register.
First publication Jan. s, 1918.
Last publication Feb. s. 1918.