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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
BLACK HILLS GAMBLERS
ARE TAKEN IN A RAID

Lead, S. D., Dec. 29.-As the result OF
sensational raids made by officers in
charge of States Attorney Parker four
places in Lead and Deadwood were
visited and nearly half Il hundred men
were arrested on charges of gambling
and selling liquor Illegally. Thirty-two
prisoners We're taken in Lead alone.
Two gambling houses were raided in
Lead. and in Deadwood two places
where it had been suspected for some
time liquor was being sold in violation
OF the statewide prohibition law were
visited by the officers and wholesale
arrests made.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
FIND MINERS DEATH
DIFF TO n

Lead. s. d., Dec. 29.-A coroner's jury
calied to investigate the death of Jesse
Noble, who was killed by rock falling
upon him in the Homestake mine
where he was employed. returned a
verdict to the effect that death was due
to an unavoidable accident. There had
oeen TWO previous falls of small
amounts of rock before the great mass
rell. Other miners retired to a place
OF safety, but Noble remained under
the timbers, which We're crushed down
upon him when about 100 car loads Of
rock became d%islodged in the root Of
that level OF the mine and fell. The
mass of rock was so heavy that it re-
quided SIN hours time to dig Mobiles
body from under the pile. He was 80
years OF age II is survived by q moth
err and sister.
DEADWOOD-Frank Costello, a pioneer
resident of this city. died as the result
of exposure to the recent cold weather.
He was found in a helpless condition
with both feet frozen. He was removed
to a hospital, where everything possible
was done to save his life, but without
success. He took up his residence in the
Black Hills more than 80 years ago. The
authorities know of no relatives with
whom to communicate in regard to his
death.
MI 1-iIeilI1eT peterson, 4
Noung man of this place, has become in
sane through brooding over the war, and
now spends much OF his time Offering
prayers for peace. He had enlisted In
the army. and shortly afterward walked
into a drug store and asked for a small
pocket testament. This he refused to pay
for, ana upon al investigation being
made 1t was discovered tina he had lost
his mind.
~ IaEA Il-Tha IN Y,nrat ,1n x,.o<t,., - ~.
past 10 days has been taken advantage Of
TO relieve the fuel situation here and IN
other parts of the Black Hills, which rap
idly was becoming serious. Most local
institutions were operating with a very
small supply of coal on hand. During the
past Few days such supplies OF coal as
could be secured nave been rushed to
points where the fuel situation had be-
come critical.
+ PARKSTON-Revenue Collector la mas
Coffey. OF Aberdeen. has announced that
there Will be a federal income tax office
In this city at the post office from Fehru-
airy u to Il for the purpose of givlns
blanks and information and assisting In
making out the income tax returns for all
who must make these reports for 1917.
DAVIS-During the coming season Fred
Boterman. a scientific farmer of this
vicinity. will make experiments with a
large amount of commercial fertilizer.
which Is used extensively in Holland to
replenish the fertility Of the sou.
LAKE MISUNDERSTANDING have
been completed for the fourth. ananal
show OF the Kingsbury Valley Poultry
association, which will open Ia this city
on January 8 and continue until January
H..
ALcEsTER-The I. ature Of the Christ
mas entertainment given by the Big
Springs Baptist church was the singing
by Rockley Beck OF . patriotic song cam-s
posed by his father.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
TO HOLD COUNCIL IN
SIOUX FALLS SOON

Sioux Falls, 5. d, Dec. e6.-Gor.
Peter Norbeck and the state council Of
defense Will probably call a conference
of county sheriffs. mayors of cities.
states attorneys ana officers OF law
TO meet oon after the first of the year,
aud Sioux Falls Will probably be chosen
as the place of meeting.
The object of the proposed confer
ence is TO perfect a plan of protec~
tion against German agents and I. w.
W, workers, who are believed to be re
sponsible for the recent destructive fires
in grain elevators. mills and ware
hanspS.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED
SOR IWO III WEEKS

ArteStan. 5, D.. Dec. 26,-Schools
closed last evening for a two weeks
vacation. 1t was at first thought to
have hut one week. but owing TO the
prevalence of sickness, especially the
mumps, it was deemed wise TO have
two and allow the sickness 70 die down.
The attendance during The past three
weeks has been less than "a per cent
Of normal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
CoDlNGToN COUNTY
RED CROSS STRONG

Watertown, s. d, Dec. eS.-Over $500
members of the American Red Cross
We're gained in Waterfowl in the Red
Cross CHRISTMAS membership drive,
with the result that practically every
house in the city displayed the Red
Cross service flag. Over 100 committees
in a single afternoon secured $500 of
these memberships. Returns from the
county, though ~incomplete. indicate
Cod:ngton %county's total membership
viii be over 1000.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

The feast of All Saints, of which OBJ
of Halloween is the precursor.
was instituted in the fourth century by
the Greek shurch, which appointed the
first Sunday after Easter for the OBJ
seryance. The modern festival was not
instituted by the Roman church, how
ever. until the Ninth century, by Pope
Gregory ~. 1t was introduced because
Of the impossibility of keeping a separ-
ate day for every saint. and also to give
a Christian character to the autumnal
festival, which was a relic of pagan
times. The lighting of bonfires at
.nigl1tfall by the members of each house
hold WAS long the principal feature of
the Halloween observance.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

Potash has been found in Arizona, q
miles north OF Parker. 1t is confined to
an underground basin in a state of SO.
luton and the brine is pumped easily
The basin is not far from the Colorado
river, but. the two are not connected
Explorations so far confine the basin
to an area six miles in diameter. A
we'll Is feet deep has been bored into
h basin. but this is not the deposits
full depth. Potash is of great value in
the uses Of commerce and manufactures
and this discovery Is of especial impor-
lance just now in time Of war. The
analysis Of the brine is so encouraging
that the district where it lies already
has been staked full of claims.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
NAMES MAJORS FOR

Mitchell, S. D., Dec. 29.-isollowing
acceptance of the services of the regi-
ment at the meeting of the state coun-
Gil or defense some two months ago.
AdJt. Gen. w. A. Norris has named
the three majors who viii command the
three battalions of the Second regiment,
South Dakota home guard.
+. w. Mitchell, captain of the local
company. has been named commander
OF the Second battalion: James Robin
son, OF Madison, will command the
flrst battalion, and Martin l.. Thomp-
son, OF Nermilion, will command the
Third battalion.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
DIES EN- ROUTE FOR
THE PACIFIC COAST

Aberdeen, S. D., Dec. 2a.-Louis j.
Johnson, for three terms a county com
missioner Of Brown county. was buried
at the Swedish cemetery at Groton, his
home, his death having occurred from
pneumonia at Kansas City, Mo. Mr.
and Mrs. Johnson had started for Cali
fornia to spend the winter, when Mr..
Johnson was attacked by his fatal i'll
ness. He was q pioneer OF Brown coun-
ty md wealthy, owning much farming
land. -Four years ago he was a cam
didate For the republican nomination
for state railway commissioner, but was
defeated in the primaries.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
DAKOTA SOLDIERS ARE
NOW SAFE IN FRANCE

Mitchell, S. d., Dec. ga cablegram
was received here today telling of the
safe arrival in France of what was
formerly + company. First South Da-
kota infantry, composed of Mitchell
men, and the One Hundred and Six
tenth supply train. The message said
that the men We're in good spirits end
that they had arrived before Christmas.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
GULP OF KEROSENE
CAUSES CHiLD'S DEATH

Rapid City. S. D.. Dec. 29.-When
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Altemus returned
to their home five miles from this city
after attending the funeral of Mrs. Alte-
mus mother they found h a Donald,
one of the twin sons. 1M years old. a
rank a quantity OF kerosene and had
died during their absence.
Mr.. Altemus had built q fire in the
morning and left the cup containing a
small amount of kerosene onea chair,
and while they were absent the child
eluded the girl left in charge and drank
the coal oil.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
GENERAL STORE AT
REDFIEJD SCORCHED

Redfield. s. D., Dec. 26.-Fire of an
unknown origin, starting in the grocery
department of the Schwartz company,
at s O'Clock last night. completely de-
stroyed the grocery stock and seriously
damaged the dry goods and other de-
~partnlents of the store. Owing to the
heavy wind the fire for sometime
menaced the entire city. No estimate
has been made by H. G. Schwartz,
manager of The store, but it is under
stood that the Insurance is inadequate
to over the loss.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
o q LosEs ON FouLs.

Providence, r. l.. Dec. 26.-After re-
peated fonling tactics and cautions
from Referee Gardner. Walter Mohr. of
Brooklyn, was disqualified in the
eighth round Of his 12-round bout with
Soldier Rartfield here yesterday aft
ernoon The fight was fairly even for
four rounds. Bartfield's better condition
finally asserting itself.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
CONTAGIOUS DISEASE
HOSPITAL TO OPEN

Mitchell, S. D., Dec. 2s.-Mitchelrs
new city hospital, built for contagious
diseases, has been completed and will
be opened for occupancy soon. The
building is modern throughout. 1t is
constructed OF brick, contains 10 ward
rooms and all the needed accompani-
The construction work costs
$4,000.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
SIOUX FALLS RANKS
WELL IN VOLUNTEERS

Sioux Fails, s. d, Dec. 26.-Sioux
Falls stands second in this recruiting
district with a total of 2S5 men sent
out for the army from December L to
Is. The district takes in North and
South Dakota and has its headquarters
at Aberdeen. The following is the rec
ords made by the 10 stations in the dis
trict: Aberdeen. S52: Sioux Falls, 2S5;
Fargo, n. D., 40; Minot, N. D., 10T;
Lead, IS; Pierre, SO; Grand Forks, n.
D, IS; Bismarck, 70, and Huron, sc.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
OF GUN CAUSES DEATH

Belvidere, S. D., Dec. 29.-The acci-
dental discharge of a shotgun resulted
in the death of Herbert Herman, a
young maj whose home was at Kenne-
bee. The accident occurred at the ranch.
of w. II. Walker. south of Belvidere.
The young man had been trying to fin
up AN old shotgun and evidently cooked
it m then laid it down when he saw
his employer approaching. Walker
picked NY the weapon and 1t exploded
the charge striking young Herman. He
was rushed to n hospital at Murdo, but
died before reaching there.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
LOUIS CHEVROLET WINS
FROM BARNEY OLDFlELD

Bakersfield, Cal, Dec. 26.-
What was said TO be a new
worlds automobile record for
five miles on a mile circular dirt
track was hung up in a race
here yesterday by Louis Chew
rolet, who defeated Barney Old
field and Eddie Hearne. his time
being 8 minutes 4S seconds.
In a trial lap. officially timed,
Oldfield clipped a second off the
worlds record by negotiating
the mile in As 2-5 seconds.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
LUMBER CONCERNS
HAVE BEEN OiNE

Aberdeen. s, d. Dec. ga merger
IN local lumber yards is announced by
which Thompson yards buys and CON
solidates the Kelly Lumber nlpa
II lis local plant. Manager Y. S.
Kelly and his assistant. &. f. Dahl,
of the Kelly company. going into the
local Office of the Thompson orgarli.
1a1ion with MANAGER TED Anderbers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
SOUTH DAKOTA BREWERY
is TO QUIT BUSINESS

Sioux Falls. S. D., Dec. 29.-The
Sioux Falls Brewing company will o.
after January / liquidate its accounts
and terminate it's business in this city.
The brewing company, since the LIST
of July, 1917, when the bone dry pro-
hibition law went into effect, has tried
to continue business by manufacturing
near beer. Finding this not a money
making business, the stockholders have
decided to go into liquidation.
The brewery has been in business
since 1870,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
QUITS BUSINESS TO
GO into THE SERVICE
Woonsocket Garage Proprietor
Sells Out and Will Tackle
Aviation.

woonsocket, S. D., Dec. 2e.-1n order
to take active part in the strafing of
the Hun, r. e. Stevens of this city has
disposed of his garage business to Har-
old kappel who has been in his employ,
n Leo Hise. both of this city.
Stevens is an experienced and capa-
bic gas engine man. and will test his
fortune in the aviation corps.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
MISSOURI HoNoRs ATHLETES.

Columbus, Mo-, Dec. 26.-Seyenteen
members of the 1917 football team Of
the University Of Missouri have been
their varsity letters. The re-
cipients were Captain Hamilton.
Siusher, Bass. Kirkpatrick, Berry,
Kelb, Chitenden. Morris. Stevens.
Viner, Rider, Edwards. Collins, Green
wood, Marshall, Schroeder and Uric.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

According to the Japan Advertiser.
the most notable social phenomenon in
Japan is the prevalence of strikes. Dur
ing he last year 1870 strikes, involving
10000 workmen have taken place, which
compare with 80 strikes involving
5000 workmen last year. Compared
with labor conditions in America, there
is nothing alarming about such figures,
but in Japan 1t invites attention because
OF the comparative freedom from labor
troubles in the past.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

Persons who plan to relieve the coal
shortage this winter by burning wood
can figure that two pounds of seasoned
wood have a fuel value equal to one
pound Of coal. according to experts of
the forest reserve. While different
kinds of wood have different fuel val
ues, the foresters say that in general
the greater the dry weight of a non
resinous wood, the more heat 1t will
give out when burned.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
1,LLMAN WINS OVER CLINE.

Philadelphia. Pa, Dec. 26.-JOhnny
Tillman, the Minneapolis lightweight.
won popular decision over Irish
patsy Cline, OF New York. in q fast six
round bout here yesterday. Tillman
had the better of every round except the
first. which was even.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

Russia may carry out a complete re-
organization on a large scale of it's in
land waterways If plans made pre-
,vious to the recent political u~pheaval
are realized. The project includes inn
,provement Of existing waterways, con.
.,struction of new waterways and ports,
utilization of waterfalls for producing
electric power, Improvement of naviga-,
ton. The work. it is estimated, will be
completed In 1880 and cost $A87, 600. 900.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

Transmission Of power by a method
hitherto unknown Is the interesting
subject of an article IN the October
number Of the Popular Mechanics Mag
azine. This discovery Is now being util-
lied by the British war office and adj
miralty. After the war 1t will be avail
able for general use by all power users
and. 1T is said, will completely revolu-
itioniZe prevailing systems.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
JAcklEa. !: FUNSTON. 0.

st. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 26.-The naval
reserves soccer team. OF st. Louis. de-
feated the Camp Funston team here
yesterday. ; 70 ..
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

The hardest palm at all common is
California's Trachycarpus excelsus,,
known as h windmill palm. Not alone
Is It hardy in wtthstanding low tenn
peratures. but It is tough and will en-
dur rough treatment, but boxed it is
not a success
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

War time conditions brought fur
Their change OF fraternity rules at the
University of Wisconsin. The faculty
voted to amend the rule f%orbidding the
Initiation Of freshmen before the end,
of h first semester SO as to permit.
mems societies to take in first-year
members at the middle of the first
semester this fail. If their academic
standings are satisfactory.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

The zig2ag trench approach system,
an use during the present war, is as
old as siege warfare since gun powder
IA first used in battle. All existing
plans OF the sieges OF the days OF
Marlborough and Vauban, in the sa1ne
Flanders country where British and
French are fighting side by side now.
show zigzas communication trenches
connecting the parallels.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

The cocoanut palm is a land maker.
The fruit drops from the trees, which
are usually at the waters edge, and
floats away. being propelled to distant
places by the wind. AS soon as it lands
At sends out roots and shoots and this
Is often the birth OF an island.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
NEBRASKA PIONEER
HAS SUDDEN DeAru

West Point. Neb. Dec. so.@Tbs fus
neral Of Thomas Grochowski. IN cid
settler Of Cunning county. was held nj
Beemer. The deceased died suddenly,
supposedly by asphyxtation from coal
gas. He was found dead IN bed, lie
was a native OF Poland ami was If
years Of age. He had been q resident ~
Cunning county since 1868. owning ut
one time very valuable properties In
this vicinity. He is survived by avo
children and n brother. Michael uros
chowski. Of West Point
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
BIG CROWD our TO
HEAR CONGRESSMAN

West Point, Neb.. Dee. 60 6ds III
the largest and most enthusiastic
crowds eve assembled at West Poi,tt
turned out at the auditorium IL tisat
Congressman Dan v. Stephens aeiiye,
his mastery denunciatien 1T tHs
kaiser and his satellites ana eivs tlis
people an insight into the true aolidi
tons now obtaining ut Tie front, III
Europe.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

The navy department. announced re-
Gently that armament of merchant YES
sells under the American flag has been
completed and n gun crew of from
IL to 81 men for each ship has been
provided. The men were available. but
they had to be trained when the arma-i
ment law went into effect, and guns
were wanting and had to be provided.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

The public utilities commission OF
Colorado has authorized the Denver &
Salt Lake railroad to increase it's local
passenger fares from Az cents a mile
to s cents: roundt trip fares to be at a
rate 10 per cent less than this. The road
Is in the hands OF receivers and has had
poor traffic for several years,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

Referring to the handicap which
shortage OF coke has imposed on pig
Iron manufacture, the Iron Age remarks
that the production OF pig iron in the
last 4~0inonths or more has been simply
a function Of the production OF coke"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
srURGis TO RETAIN
SERVICES OF ERSkIkE

Sturgis, S. D., Dec. 29.-Several days
ago Rev. c. d. Eirskine, pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Sturgis, re-
ceived a call with larger salary to the
Presbyterian church at Gordon. Neb.
The pastor accepted the call and was
to nave begun his new passionate early
in January. However. the elders and
trustees and other influential citizens
Of Sturgis would not listen to Rev. Mr..
Erskine's resignation and because OF
their official action and the pressure Of
local sentiment he has yielded to theil
protest and declined the call to the Cor.
don church, and will continue with the
Sturgis church, of which he has beer
the pastor for the past l1A years, his
first and only passionate. coming to this
church directly from the east where he
pursued his studies.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

Two thousand two hundred and
seventy eight students are enrolled at
the University of Washington. On the
same day last year 2,772 had registered.
The percentage Of decrease is about IS.
Last year 81 per cent of the students
were men. This ear wa has reduced
Il proportion Of men to 42 per cent.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03

Ge0i0gical survey statistics show
that 15.lS7.e72 D tons Of iron ore
were mined In the United States last
yea. the greatest amount on record.
~ Increase Of more than $4,000. 900 tons
s1e0W the previous year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
SAYS U. S. CAN'T WIN.

Zurich, Switzerland, Dec. 29.-Cpunt
julius Andrassy, expremier of Hungary,
writing on the peace question, says:
From the moment we We're free in
the east the whole situation fundauent-
aliy changed and the central pow
the west,
1T is no longer possible for Amer
lea to give us the finishing stroke she
must save tho entente"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
NO oFFtcIAL REPe

Washington. d. c.. Dec. 29.-No Of
fetal information. Informal or other
wise Or the peace terms being discussed
between the bolshevtsts n the cen
ment today. and officials declared they
bad not even an intimation of how
Or when to expect them. The attit
Of the government II unchanEed.SS aH
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
is FATALLY INJURED
UNDER WHEELS OF TRAIN

Rapid City, S. D.. Dec. 29.-Wher
Yardmaster l.. B. Wheeler, of the
Northwestern railroad. retraced his
steps along the side Of the repair TRACK
In the local yards just after ne hao
ordered h switching crew to put two
cars in or that track, he found Alvir
with his left leg under the wheel OF one
OF the cars. He died while being taker
to the hospital.
Deceased was As years of age and had
been married for about six months. He
is survived by his wife. his mother and
severa brothers and sisters.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
ANOTHER PRo.GERMAN
is HELD Az GOvERNMEN

Yankton, s. D., Dec. 29.-Cornelius
Won Hassel, an i. w. w. pro-German,
agitator. arrested at Wagner for alleged
violation of the espionage act. was be-
fore United States Commissioner E. I.
White Thursday for hearing, and was
bound over In the sum of $1,000 for
trial at Sioux Falls. April 2. Hassel
was unable to raise his bond and is
in the county Jail here. He is alleged
to have stated the government of Ger
many was better than that OF the
United States and he hoped this coun
try would be conquered.
VERMTLLION-T. Belle Conrow, coun-
~ superintendent OF schools. is slowly re-
covering from an operation she under
went recently.
vEREIILICN-Rev. Lowell s. Massie
ana Miss Florence Elizabeth Macy were
married at the home Of the brides par
ents,s Mr.. and Mrs. william Macy, near
hoee recently. Rev, Mr.. Massie is pastor
81 sths United Brethren church here.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 4. Thompson. OF
thu Yermilion company Of home guards.
has: been promoted 10 the position OF
major Of The second battalion Of ~ home
Esiar4p ~ The state.
rN E1EE -r4A * hZLD
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-03
ALLIES MUST wiN.

IaHapH, Uec. 29,--Aehievement or
tia Bat p,sssa for which the allies are
fighting IL essential to tire future free
ION END psaae at mankind said Pre-
ttiAf ijspd Gs0rge In Il letter which
ts HsHt tsaay 10 the labor congress
lhe Ifstaief'a statement Is regarded as
ttte HtitisI reply Ia the German peace
iffer,
Framier Lloyd George said that =
statsmsnt an war aims could only be
inada IN agreement with Great Brit
aiu'n allies The question Of issuing a
fresh joint declaration, he added, was
constantly kept in view by the ~entcnts
allied governments.