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New-York tribune., 1918-02-12

is possible for either government
20 go any further in this compari
son of views is simple and obvious.
The principles to be applied are
;hese:
First, that each part of the
final settlement must be based
upon the essential justice of that
particular case and upon such ad-
justments as are most likely to
bring peace that will be perma-
nent;
Second, that peoples and prov
inces are not to be bartered about
from sovereignty to sovereignty as
if they were mere chattcls and
pawns in a game, even the great
game, now forever discredited, of
the balance of power; but that
Third, every territorial settle
ment involved in this war must
be made in the interest and for
the benefit of the populations con-
cerned, and not as part Of any
mere adjustment or compromise
Of claims amongst rival states,
and
Fourth, that all we'll defined
national aspirations shall be ac-
corded the utmost satisfaction
that can be accorded them with
out introducing new or perpetu-
ating old elements of discord and
antagonism that would be likely
in time to break the peace of
Europe, and consequently of the
world.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12
The Exchange of Views
On Peace Conditions
Wilson's Id Conditions
(JdnuGry 81

Open peace openly arrived at No private
international understandings
by inter
national
Removal Of barriers and establishment of equality of
trade
d. Adequate guarantees for reduction of ornaments.
Adjustment of colonial claims the interests the natives
have equal weight with the claims of governments
Evacuation of all Russian territory chance for her
hampered national development
Evacuation independence of Belgium
Liberation of invaded and fright
ing the of 1871"
the peoples
Auria-TIungary
H. Evacuation of Serbia and Montenegro Access the
Serbia
be established internationally guaranteed along national lines
H. Turkey retain purely Turkish territory Autonomy other
Dardane international
Erection international Polish
all territory indsputably Polish with the
Formation
integrity of small nations alike
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12
Wilson's 4 Principles
February I'D

L. Each part of the final settlement be based
justice of that particular
most likely to bring that will be
q Peoples and
eighty to sovereignty, if they
the
power; but that
Every territorial made
the interest and for the benefit of the
part of adjustment claims among rival
states and
A. All wedefned national accorded the utmost
satisfaction that without
old elements OF dscord and
time break the world
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12

go more and more rapidly. Our
whole strength will be put into this
war of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
from the threat and attempted mas.
terry Of selfish groups of autocratic
rulers-whatever the difficulties and
present partial delays.
We are indomitable in our power
of Independent action and can in no
circumstances consent to live in 2
world governed by intrigue and
force.
We believe that our own desire
for a new international order un-
der which reason and justice and
the common interests of mankind
shall prevail is the desire of en-
lightened men everywhere.
Having Set Our Hands
To Task, Shall Not Turn Back
Without that new order the
world will be without peace and
human life will lack tolerable con-
ditions of existence and develop
ment. Having set our hands to the
task of achieving it, we shall not
turn back.
l hope that it is not necessary for
me to add that no word of what
have said is intended as a threat.
That is not the temper Of our peo-
pie. 1 have spoken thus only that
the whole world may know the true
spirit of America; that men every
where may know that our passion
for justice and for self government
is no mere passion of words, but a
passion which, once set in action,
must be satisfied.
The power of the United States
is a menace to no nation or people
1t will never be used in aggres.
sion or for the aggrandizement Of
any selfish interest of our own. It
springs out of freedom and is for
the service of freedom.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12
Czernin's Reply
(Jdna1d7-y 24)

~T7
The restoration of relations existing
The of colonial
The evacuation Of occupied lands be stipulated
treaty. No forcibe
The without eparaon Belgium under certain
conditions.
g. The future Asace Germany
determine at the conclusion O the
H. Poland Lthuania Courand
determine their future by pbe
German of occupation
The remuneration by both ndemnfcaon
for costs and damages
H. The of all resumption Of
all commercial relations
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12
Hertling's Reply
(Jdnuar}' 24)

Germany quite ready to declare the publicity of negotiations
No difference of opinion freedom the
other fortified naval bases should be
B. In accord with President Wilson
The idea of Limitation entirely
Adjustment
this applies principally to England.
g. Evacuation of Russian territory
the Central
At time has the Of
g. Under shall the
from us territory which has linked itself
O. 10 and H. Regarding questions of the peoples
the interests of
concerned we shall defend them most energetcaly.
H. The integrity of Turkey vital
Empire. Cur ally count energetic support
49, The question Polish to agreement
between the Teuon empires and Poland.
14 We gladly when
to consider league of
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12
Czernin's Peace Plea
Approved in Berlin
Appeal to u. S. Not Made
Without Consent of
Germany
IStnf Co,,resa1ondc,aca1

lotoU correspondence
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-A dispatch
from Rome to-day says:
The Berlin newspaper "Germania. >"
which is the organ of Chancellor Won
Hertling, commenting on Count Ger
n'n's speech. says that it was the in
tention Of the Austro- Hungarian
lremler to prepare the ground for
peace negotiations between Austria
and the United States.
we are confident the newspaper
says, that such an attempt would not
nave been made without our consent
inns article in the 'Germania' proves
the correctness of view expressed in
1tallan political circles to the effect
that Austria and Germany were in ac-
cord in the attitude of Austria regard
ing peace terms, even though they ap-
peared to oppose each other"
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12
Austria Might Approach
II. S. ENJOY at Berne
lStaf Correspondence

WASHINGTON, Feb IA neutral
minister to the United States expressed
the opinion to-day that any further
move by Austria toward peace with
the United States would be made
through United States Minister Pleas
ant A. Stovall at Berne.
Mr.. Stovall, who recently visited
this country, began his return voyage
to his post last week. He called at the
White House for an interview with
President Wilson before sailing. While
here he conferred with the State De-
partment on important suhiacts
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12
President S Address
Cabled Around World
Public Information Office Here
Sends Speech Broadcast

The office here Of the Committee on
Public Information yesterday set out
to give world circulation to the
text of President Wilson'S address be-
fore Congress.
Following the custom inaugurated
with other addresses Of its kind, Pres
ident Wilson's words too day are being
cabled by the government to all the
principal capitals Of the world.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12
Approval Expressed

WASHINGTON, Feb. Approval of
President Wilson's address was ex-
pressed by many members of both
houses, who thought it opportune and
'he essence of permanent peace.
Senator Reed, Democrat, thought it q
shrewd move to dissolve Germany and
Austria"
regard the speech as an interprc-
tation of the speech of January 50
said Senator Johnson, Republican. of
California. 81 could not have sub
scribcd to all of the Presidents utter
ances of January &. am delighted
with most Of to-day's speech and its
modification of some OF the statements
or the PRESIDENTS war aims address
Without at all criticising anv other
message. | am sure days expresses
more closely Americas thoughts and
Americas hopes in this war and brings
us much nearer to peace"
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12

take advantage Of any internal
weakness or disorder to impose her
own will upon another people. She
is quite ready to be shown that the
settlements she has suggested are
not the best or the most enduring.
They are only her own provisional
sketch Of principles and of the way
in which they would be applied.
But she entered this war because
she was made partner, whether
she would or not, in the sufferings
and indignities inflicted by the mill.
tary masters Of Germany against
the peace and security Of mankind:
and the conditions of peace will
touch her as nearly as they will
touch any other nation to which is
intrusted a leading part in the main
tcnance Of civilization. She cannot
see her way to peace until the causes
of this war are removed, it's renewal
rendered as nearly as may be i'm
possible.
This war had it's roots in the dis
regard Of the rights Of small nations
and of nationalities which lacked
the union and the force to make good
their claim to determine their own
allegiances and their own forms Of
political life. Covenants must now
be entered into which will render
such things impossible for the fut-
ure; and those covenants must be
hacked by the united force of all the
nations that love justice and are
willing to maintain it at any cost.
If territorial settlements and the
political relations of great popula-
tons which have not the organized
power to resist are to be determined
by the contracts Of the powerful.
governments which consider them
selves most directly affected, as
Count Won Hertling proposes, why
nay not economic questions also?
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12
Orlando Will Make War
Aims of Italians Clear
staff CorresponGence]

WASHINGTON. Feb. II. Premier
Orlando. of Italy, will address the
Italian Parliament upon its opening to-
morrow upon the results of the Inter
Aimed conference at Versailles recent
~. his speech will be in response to the
general demand in Italy for plain
statement of Italy's war aims.
1t is believed that the Allied con.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12
No.U Up 60 Kaiser
If He Wants Peace.
Say Papers Here

on the Presidents address from New
York papers of to day.
"The World"-The Presidents ad
dress will compel further statement
from the German Chancellor to the
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12
Justice and Rights of
People Affect Whole Field

1t has come about in the altered
world in which we now find our
selves that justice and the rights Of
peoples affect the whole field Of in
ternational dealing as much as ac-
cess to raw materials and fair and
equal conditions of trade.
Count Won Hertling wants the es-
sential bases of commercial and IN
dustrial life to be safeguarded by
common agreement and guarantee,
but he cannot expect that to be con-
ceded him if the other matters to be
determined by the articles of peace
are not handled in the same way as
items in the final accounting. He
cannot ask the benefit of common
agreement in the one field without
according it in the other. / take it
tor granted that he sees that seq
arate and selfish compacts with re-
gard to trade and the essential mate
rials of manufacture would afford
no foundation for peace. Neither,
he may rest assured, will separate
and selfish compacts with regard to
provinces and peoples.
Count Czernin seems to see the
fundamental elements of peace with
clear eyes and does not seek to OBJ
scure them. He sees that an indie
pendent Poland, made up of all the
indisputably Polish. peoples who lie
contiguous to one another, is mat
ter of European concern and must
of course be conceded; that Belgium
must be evacuated and restored, no
matter what sacrifices and conces-
sions that may involve, and that ma
tlonal aspirations must be satisfied,
even within his own empire, in the
common interest of Europe and
mankind
Feels Constrained to,
Defer to Germany
If he is silent about questions
which touch the interest and pur-
pose Of his allies more nearly than
they touch those of Austria only, it
must of course be because he feels
constrained, ! suppose, to defer to
Germany and Turkey in the circum
stances. Seeing and conceding, as
he does, the essential principles in
volved and the. necessity of can
didly applying them, he naturally
feels that Austria can respond to
the purpose of peace as expressed
by the United States with less en-
barrassment than could Germany.
lie would probably have gone much
further had it not been for the
embarrassments Of Austria's alli-
ances and Of her dependence upon
Germany.
After all, the test Of whether it
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12

iery, turned around and nodded his ap-
troval to Mrs. Wilson.

iery, turned around and nodded his ap-
troval to Mrs. Wilson.
To put responsibility as strongly as
possible upon tho German militarists
and to open the way as much a. possi-
pic TO peace discussions with Austria
,ne president explained the attitude Of
ihis country toward territorial changes
IN Europe.
The United States has no desire to
interfere in European affairs or to act
as arbiter in European territorial dis
putes- She would disdain to take ad-
vantage of any internal weakness or
disorder to impose her own will upon
another people. She is quite ready to
De shown that the settlements she has
suggested arc not the best or the most
enduring.
They are only her own provisional
sketch Of principles and Of the way in
which they should be applied. But she
entered this war because she was made
a partner, whether she would or not,
IN the sufTcrings and indignities in
Hicted by the military masters of Ger
many against the peace and security
OF mankind; and the conditions Of
peace VIII touch her as nearly as they
VIII touch any other nation to which is
entrusted leading part in the main
tenance of civilization. She cannot see
fer way to peace until the causes of
thus war are removed, its renewal rem
dered as nearly as may be impo ossible" Z"
This does not mean an abandonment
OF the Presidents previously declared
position regarding the restoration of
small nations. The President goes on
to emphasize the necessity Of seeing
that justice is done to small nations in
the peace thai is made, for he explains
that the war had its roots in the disrc-
gard OF the rights of small nations and
nationalities. In q word, Austria is told
not to be frightened off by too liter
al Interpretation of what the President
has previously said about the condi-
tlons of peace. 1t is the principles
upon which he insists, nc: tic details
oS their application.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12

lerrees at Versailles have considered
Italian aspirations and reached an
agreement respecting them.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12

maybe on the part Of Austria-in a
stage of preparation
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President Wilson S Address

Continued from page l
New-York tribune., 1918-02-12

United States Has No
Desire to Interfere
The United States has no desire to
interfere in European affairs or to
act as arbiter in European territor-
ial disputes. She would disdain to
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-11-27
i. i. + + SALARIES.

Art x Sec lo provides The Governor Secretary of State Auditor Ageuture Cnmissone State ands and Highways
   of  
  nay
  folows 
 
 
 of Court each $6oo Judges of Circuit Courts and
  members of the Assembly salary exceed ooo fol a
 In spite of the popular prejudice against increase salaries provisions authorizing fair living salaries for the members of tho General Assembly the judicial and executive officers of state among the reforms worked the amels of the Constitution Of 1918 The old saying that The aborer worthy of his he is certainly applicable in times like these the executive legislative and judicial officers of Arkan The of living 1874 has increased conservatvey 50 the outbreak of the European the the necessities of life has fully Arkansas needs the highest type of fill it's responsible legislative executive judicial departments and it universally diem allowances.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-11-27
+ + + +
BUDGET SYSTEM.

and
 
 
   following organization shall  pendues and estimated revenues also current assets liabilities
  shall not exceed the recommended by the Governor No other be sam
 This provision inevitable working out thorough business system of running the state adoption will that the states business will longer be hap hazard pan The must be in sight approp aon appropriation will be made The Legislature will longer appropriation bills without limitation regard to the ability of the treasury to meet the obgatio leaving to the prune judgment the dissatisfaction of all parties concerned The adoption of this with otherwise will enable the cash basis all times prevent it's paper being hawked about at dgaeful discount its employees dollar for dollar all they maintain it's credit high The General Assembly will upon it's work with prehensye chart guide it's and shape it's appropriations
 
 LEGISI.AT SESSIONS.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-11-27

business shall be except the consideration of
 
 officers and
 
 This keeping with the policy of restricting legislation that which essential and eliminating potracted The people decisivey record for this 193 they adopted by overwhelming majority initiated amend ment limiting legislative to sixty With all local legislation prohibited it will be found that all laws enacted within me and many thousands the taxpayers the state by this wise As they will be serving salary there will be financial ndueent for proong beyond the time actually necessary to transact business of benefit to the state.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-11-27
LOCATION or STATE INsTITU1
# 4 + #
MAJORITY yERDICTS.

provides that n civil mdemanor sxhs the find a verdict"
 This is wise provision that is being adopted in many states and will be the of greatly expedng proceed ng without eopardzng the rights of the gants It will make it impossible for to mistra The trad onal safeguard unanimous verdict is retained in felony where life and liberty at stake but in of minor import there be valid objection offered to the principle of majority verde already being recognized the progressive ju prudence of the country.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-11-27
PROPOSED NEW CONSTITUTION
Synopsis and Comments Improvements Made Over the
 Constitution of 1874.
PROHIBITION.

prohibits
  and Assembly shall vide lawsf for its senior
 This provision sanctioned by the Prohibition forces of the state has been pronounced punctre proof It is only ing enforce earlier date law that will soon be nation wide through the ratification of the pending amendment to the Federal Constitution It reads into the Constitution principle already effect by statute which long of local option had made operative And yet is stronger than the General As seby makes it. for penalties and enforcement retained to the people in their legislative capacity There is reform more thoroughly accepted throughout the nation than the legal pohb ton of the liquor traffic in all it's forms and Liberalism not consistently insist return to the days of the saloon and it's attendant evils. Prohibition is advocated by President Wilson necessary
 +
 LOCATION or STATE INSTITUTIONS.
  
 an located.
 This wise provision will prevent the constantly recurring agitation the of the University of Arkansas from Fayetteville It will make the location of the State Normal and the four agricultural schools with great wealth of property interests annually increasing in extent Being free from political agitation the institutions and expand without being crpped and hapered their operations and impaired their usefulness.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1918-11-27
LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS.

V,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-27
The Tale of the Deck.

Many years ago a private soldier, by
name Richard Lee, was taken before the
magistrate of Glasgow for playing cards
during divine service. 1t seems that the
sergeant had commanded the soldiers to
the church and when the parson had
read the prayer he gave out the text.
Those who had Bible of Common
Prayer book referred to it, but this sol
der had neither Bible nor Common Pray
err book. Instead he pulled out a pack of
playing cards and spread them out before
him, first looking at one and then snoth-
er. The sergeant of the company saw
him and said, Richard, put up the cards,
this is no place for them Never mind
that" said Richard. When the service
was over, the constable took Richard a
prisoner and brought him before the
mayor We'll" said the mayor, what
have you brought the soldier here forY"
For playing cards in church" well,
soldier what have you to say for your
self" much, sir" 81 hope very good,
if not | must punish you"
81 have BEEN said the soldier, about
six weeks on the march. ] have neither
Bible nor Common Prayer book; ! have
nothing but a pack of cards, and | hope
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-27

Despite the threatening attitude as
sumed by Mexico toward the little re-
public of Cuba in the severing of diplo.
matte relations, it is only necessary for
Cuba to maintain her composure and
continue war business as usual. The
good ally to the north, the United States,
will see to it that Cuba's interests are
upheld and that Cuba does not suffer for
want of the beans and other articles Of
food that have been imported from Mex
leo. The United States undoubtedly can
attend to her part of the war in Europe
and still look after her neighbors, both
friend and foe, for we are, fortunately,
not the fiabby nation we were when Mex
leo was constantly trying to pick quar-
rel with us. 1t seems probable that Mex
leo still has the same opinions of the
United States that were held year or
more ago, that the United States did not
dare to fight, did not dare to fight even
little Mexico. OF course, that was never
true. And it may be that we may be
forced to prove it to Mexico.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-27

transports carrying American troops
have been very few, the other notable
exception being that of the Tuscania
when somewhat over 100 Americans lost
their lives. In addition, the Antilles was
torpedoed on a westward trip, the losses
being smaller. These three cases repre-.
sent the sum total OF what Germany
has been able to do to prevent the move
ment of vast reinforcements for the al
lies on the European continent. IL was
the arrogant boast OF Germans that the
United States could not participate TO
any marked and appreciable extent in
the war in Europe and that only small
force could be shipped across the ocean.
Indeed, their wish has been so much the
father to their thoughts that their news
papers have been printing fantastic
stories of American troop ships sunk fire.
quently with attendant great loss of life.
Perhaps the German people believe such
absolute lies, but their minds will be
IuithlN titdltu Nnen Iilelt Hpluitls Ahcc
the huge American force that is now
being built up in France, which, in fact,
is already built up there. We Americans
know that there are well toward mil
lion Americans in western Europe at the
present time, and most of them of the
combatant section, If the German sub
marines had been gaining any distinct
advantage, If they had been sinking
transport after transport, as the German
newspapers would have it, there would
be no possibility of there being well to-
ward million of men already assembled. |
The presence of that great force of men
is in itself positive proof that the sub |
marines have been prevented from MAX
ing any Roadway against. the transporta-
ton of American soldiers. The sinking
of the Moldavia, like that of the Tus
CANA, was an isolated case 1t was, as
matter of fact, one of three cases in
which German submarines have been able
to get through the Gordon of defending
destroyers. The American troops trans
portation has been notable success
thus far.