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New-York tribune., 1918-05-07
Gernau,, Peace
Fee!er Expected
In WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, May 6.--Oficials and
diplomats here on reading Germany,s
purported peace terms, as outlined to.
day in dispatches from London, re-
called that British officials recently
predicted a"peace offensive" and said
Furthermore, that they expected that
terms to be offered in behalf of Ger
many would be framed SO as to appear
most attractive to Great Britain.
To-day's dispatches. officials de.
clared, seemed to fulfil that prediction
Every peace move made by Germany
since her first offer has been promptly
branded by the Allied statesmen as
subtle propaganda to sow dissension
and discord among the Allied people.
weaken their resistance and lead to
what has been characterized as n Ger
man made peace
- Ambassador Page at London reported
the points of this latest peace feelcr ~,
the State Department by cable. but i.
was said that he communication was
New-York tribune., 1918-05-07
Australians Gain 3D. of a
Mile; lnAict Heavy
Losses on Foe
by The Associated Press)

(BD The Associated Press)
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. May 6.-Last night the ir-
repressible Australians gave the Ger
mans west and southwest of Morlan-
court, between the Ancre and the
Somme rivers, another drubbing and
advanced the Entente line to a depth
of 500 yards along front of 1000
yards. The enemy offered strong re-
sistance, which was entirely to the
liking of the hardy Australians, who
inflicted heavy casualties and came
back with more than 100 prisoners.
The losses of the attacking troops were
light.
This operation was a continuation of
one started Saturday night southwest
of Morlancourt. That time the Aus
tralians drove in against the enemy and
smashed them back seven hundred
yards along front of fifteen hundred
yards. Last nights push resulted in
the line further north being swung out
to conform with the gain made Satur-
day.
Most of the contested positions Law
on the crest Of considerable ridge
running east and west below Morlan-
court. The ridge not only overlooks
that place, but gives observation for a
long distance in the valley of the Ancre
and the Somme.
BY their two attacks the Australians
greatly improved their situation on
this high ground.
This was the only infantry action of
Importance reported, but last night the
Germans were still working to complete
their arrangements for the renewal of
their attack, and hard fighting appar-
emily Will be under way again very
shortly.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-07
Final Suffrage
Victory Is Seen
In Senate Test
Jones Announces He Will
Renew Fight Next Friday
to Begin. Debate
By Carter Field

WASHINGTON, May 6.-Confident of
their strength, advocates Of woman
suffrage in the Senate to-day began
to force the fighting. AS result there
was little doubt tonight that the Susan
B. Anthony amendment would be given
the necessary two-thirds vote when the
final rollcall is reached. VIVA. it is
hoped will be the last debate on woman
suffrage will begin next Friday when
Senator Jones, of New Mexico, served
notice after to-day's vote he would move
to take up the amendment.
AS matter Of fact, had to-dsy's
test vote been taken on the amendment
itself, instead of on a motion to make
the amendment special order on Fri
day, the amendment would now have
been submitted to the states for rat
;tica ton.
1he motion to fix a special order for
taxing up measure requires a two
thirds vote, Just the vote necessary to
pass constitutional amendment res
olutlon. When Senator Jones moved
to-day to fix 1 o'clock on Friday as the
special order for the suffrage resolu-
tlon, forty Senators voted for it, and
tWenty-one against it, But Senator
VaTdaman. one Of the twenty-one who
voted against it, admitted afterward
that when the vote on the amendment
resolution itself came up, 81 rathe.
thlnk | will vote for it,"
New Senator for Bill
So that with the same lineup as to-
Gays vote. with this one change, the
vote would be forty-one for the resolu-
ton and twenty against-more than
the necessary two-thirds majority.
The confidence of the suffrarists.
which led to their demonstration, was
based on message from Missouri. to
the effect that Henophon Wilfley lust
appointed Senator to fill the seat of
Senator Stone, would vote for suffrage.
All the vacancies in the Senate have
now been filled. and the suffragists, on
learning that the latest appointcc was
friendly, felt confident they had the
necessary. votes. Mr.. Wiley will take
his seat before the vote can possibly
be reached.
The sutfragists were delighted with
the showing, especially as some Sena-
tors who are sure to vote for the reso-
luton were out of town.
Besides the knowledge that Senator
Vardamar will vote with them on the
final roll call, they have another point
of strength. Senator James. of ken
lucky, one of the strongest opponents
Of woman suffrage in the Senate, is
very ill. 1t is regarded as certain
that Mr.. James will not be physically
able to be in the Senate when the vote
is taken. Mr.. James has a standing
pair with Republican Senator, as is
normally Che case, so that if he cannot
be present tho Republicans lose vote
as we'll as the Democrats.
James Paired With Anti
But there are two complications
which will prevent the antis from max
ing use of this vote or pair. One is
that Mr.. James's standing pair is with
Senator Weeks, Of Massachusetts. an
other anti, In addition, on votes on
Constitutional amendments. as they re-
quire two-thirds vote, the pairing
should be done by two Senator'S on the
pro side pairing with one on the anti
Side. II two Senators known to be in
favor Of suffrage would agree to pair
7.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-07
Sixteen U. S. Ships
Launched Last Week

WASHINGTON, May 6.--Ten steel
ships of 57695 tons and six wooden
ships of 21,500 tons were launched by
American yards in the week ended May
5, the Shipping Board announced to-
day. Twelve steel ships, of 80,l80 tons,
were delivered to the board complete in
the same period.
Two of the ships delivered were tank
ers of 1O,475 tons each. Twelve months
production at the rate ships were
launched during the week would total
more than four and a half million tons.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-07
German Terms in Peace Feeler:
Allied Gains Menace Kennel
Purported German Peace Terms

LONDON May 6Th German proposals. carried to Eng
land By Jonheer Coyn Dutch War; according
dispatch from The Hague oid to haze been fooOs
L. Germany in West. -
2 Restoration oil Belgium.
to be within
e. The status in the East remain a
g. Balkan be solved by international conference
T. All colonial questions affecting Africa Asia Minor to be
settled by conference of all the beligerents.
Germany abandon all claims Chinese protect
exchange certain
cessions in China.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-07
Denies Negotiations,
but The Hague at
Same Time Gives
Out "Terms"
Germany Seeks
Control in East
Kaiser Now Insists Re-
cent Successes Insure
Strong Peace for
Empire

AS Germany's prospects of forc~- .
decision on the battlefield grow
DINNER, her agents are pushing
her peace offensive" more
strongly
Her chief peace agent in Great
Britain is now said to be Jonkheer
Colyn, former Dutch Minister OF
War. A dispatch from The Hague
outlines the German terms he
bears.
Although Foreign Minister Balfour
denied in Parliament yesterday
that peace offer had been made,
American government officials at
Washington admitted the enemy
statement of terms had been
cabled by Ambassador Page "as a
matter of news"
Germany is willing to give up al
most everything in the West if al
lowed a free hand in the East.
This is as predicted.
The militarists will consent to re-
nounce all Western claims, restore
Belgium, give Italy part of the
Trentino and leave colonial ques-
tons to conference, if only their
work in Russia is left untouched.
Events on the Western front seem
to emphasize Germany's need of
peace. What gains have been
made are on the Allied side.j OBJ
servers declare the Germans are
now in an unfavorable position for
defensive tactics and must either
retreat to better line or plunge
ahead again.
The most striking feature of the
news from the front is two ad-
vances by Australian troops west
and southwest Of Morlancourt, be-
tween the Somme and the Ancre
rivers. In the first operation they
gained 700 yards on J5O0-yard
front, and in the second, 500 yards
on 2.00O-yard front, the total
forward movement being about
three-quarters of a mile Heavy
losses were inflicted on the Ger
mans and $50 prisoners were
taken. The British also improved
their position on the south side of
the Lys salient, near LOGON.
On the north side of the salient, the
French and British have been
creeping forward by succession
of small gains, until they are now
in good position for an assault.
to regain Mount KENNEL. Berlin
stated officially to-day that the
Allies are bombarding KENNEL
heavily
The Canadians, who stand before
Arras and therefore hold one of
the most important sectors of the
whole front, have just taken over
three more miles of front to the
southwark.
For two days the American troops
on the Montdidier front, southeast
of Amiens, have been subjected to
tremendous bombardment of both
gas and high explosive projectiles.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-07
Your Mail Can Fly
At 24c an Ounce
Senate Approves Airplane
Rates; New York Service
Begins Nav Is

WASHINGTON. May Ga bill 'au-
thorizing the Postoffice Department to
charge not in excess of I'd cents an
ounce or fraction thereof for the trans
portation of mail by airplane was
adopted to-day by the Senate. The
measure now goes to the House.
The Postoffice Department announced
to-day that the airplane mail service
between Washington. Philadelphia and
New York wcu:s. &c started May is, as
planned Military airplanes for the
service are being assembled at Mineola,
n. Y. AS experiments will be made in
dropping mail sacks while the airplanes
are in motion, mail for the present will
be confined to letters, but for the
initial trip May Is sealed parcels will
be accepted.
During the early stages of the ser
vice no attempt will be made to dis
patch airplanes on days when rain and
fog will .obstruct tho vision of the
aviators. On such days the mail will
be dispatched by courier on trains and
given special delivery service.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-07
Bill in House
With Long Debate Probable

WASHINGTON, May 6.-The con-
ference report on the sedition bill,
which was adopted last Saturday by
the Senate. came before the Housde
to-day with prospects of a long de-
bate. Objection to the measure is
based largely on the section conferring
broad powers on the Postmaster Gem
eral to exclude from the mail publ
cations containing seditious utterances.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-07
Japanese Vice-Consul Held

LONDON, May Ga Reuter- dispatch
from TOXIC says the Russian author
tiles at Irkutsk have arrested the Jap
anese Vice-Consul and also the presi-
dent of the Japanese Association.
They are charged with being military
spies
New-York tribune., 1918-05-07

VENUS PENCILS set the standard OF tho
world for quality. BUY VENUS.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-07

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Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
Makes Uryent Appeal t0
 Patriotic Southern Farmers

gions of the Northwest and the Southwest during the last few months because railroad cars could not be ob- tained as needed. Military move ments must have first consideration and military movements will be greater in 1918 than in 1917. The prime question for the farmer is not what product will bring the highest price, but what products will insure food for his family and feed for his livestock, and the answer is: veg etable garden, milk COW, brood SOW, poultry flock, ample corn, oats, peanuts, etc, and then as much cotton or tobacco as he can cultivate well.
 It is the highest demand of pa- triotism-it is the first requirement. of living that in 1918 every state, every county, every neighborhood, ev- cry farmer, be as nearly self-sustain- ing as possible.
 For the South to plunge on cotton CT tobacco or any other speculative crop and to depend upon the corn belt for bread and meat will be for the South to engage in gamble which may cause privation to it's peo- pie and disaster to the nation. For any man now to determine his busi- ness operations from the standpoint of profit alone, without regard to the nations needs is for him wilfully to profiteer in the blood of his fellows who are fighting in France for the preservation of the republic. No man can be excused for not taking his share of the responsibility.
 My whole life has been spent in the South. I know the Southern farmer. He will do his duty as he sees it. l am appealing to every man in the South to make known these facts to consider it his business to make them lnown-and I shall have no doubt of the results. If they are not made known in way to impress the crisis that confronts us, there may be hunger in this bounteous land, or hunger over younder in Europe where it will spell ruin for all that is worth while in America.
 Clarence Ousley,
 Assistant Secretary.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
An Important War Duty of the South for 1918 Is to Provide Her Own
 Food and Feed.
Department of Agriculture, Office of Assistant Secretary, Washing ton, D. C.)

If the South neglects this year to provide her own food and feed, she is likely to suffer serious privation, and she will put burden upon the nation which may prolong the war and even imperil our victory.
 am aware that these are strong words, but they are none too strong, 1 am not expressing an alarmist per- sonal opinion. I am seeing through the eyes of AS agricultural colleges and county agents in nearly every ag- ricultura1 county. have recently crossed the continent from the Allan tic to the Pacific. I have studied the reports gathered by the departments 18,000 representatives and as many more employees of the agricultural colleges. I have considered the con- clusions of the International Institute of Agriculture at Rome which has reports from all the world.
 The plain, hard truth is that with 40 million people withdrawn from productive industries and engaged in the business of destruction, it is not humanly possible for production on the whole to exceed normal demand. The question is whether production can equal necessitous demand.
 England, France and Italy must be sustained or their population cannot stand the strain. They have been on scanty rations for more than three years. The chief cause of Russia's collaps was- hunger. Soldiers cannot fight when their wives and children are starving.
 Secretary McAdoo has given warn ing that transportation may be lack ing in 1918 to haul food and feed to states and communities that do not provide for themselves. Many cattle have been sacrificed in the drouth re-
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
TO ELIMINATE
 SPEED SERVICE
Certain Lines Will Be Kept Open for Freight Tonnage Between Inn
 portant Points.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Washington, Feb. 21.-Fast passen- ger train competition between New York and Chicago Chicago and St. Louis and southern points, and other important passenger terminals, will be eliminated soon, the railroad ad- ministration announced today. Ger tain roads will be selected for fast passenger trains and other lines will be devoted more extensively to freight traffic.
 To hasten repairs of locomotives and railways rolling stock, an agree ment involving the lengthening of working hours and promotion of ap- prentices and helpers and the main tenance of open shop conditions was reached today between Director Gen eral McAdoo and A. o. Wharton, pres ident of the railway employees de- partment of federation of labor. The agreement affects more than three hundred thousand workingmen.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
FIFTH SHIPMENT
 MADE YESTERDAY
Local Red Cross Chapter Has Shipped Total of 545 Articles to Head
 quarters.

The Jackson county Red Cross chapter made it's fifth shipment of articles to headquarters at St. Louis Wednesday, the shipment consisting of POT articles, the largest consign- ment the chapter has sent forward This makes total of 545 articles turned out by the chapter, and is in- deed a commendablc record, which was made possible by the work of many Jackson county women and the untiring efforts of Mrs. 0. W. Scar borough, chairman, and Mrs. II. J. Watson, instructor.
 Following are articles sent in Wed- nesday's shipment:
 Beedeville- Six pairs socks. Eight Mile-Two sweaters. Tuckerman Twchty-nine pairs socks, Eight sweaters, Eight pairs wristlets.
 Shoffner- Six pairs socks, Two sweaters.
 Auvergne- Four pairs socks, Four sweaters.
 Newport--Seventy-six pairs socks, Forty-two sweaters, Twenty-six pairs wristlets, Twelve helmets.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
Petit Jurors Want Special
 Session 0f Me Legislature

A. Williams, Chas. w. Ball, A. C.. Carter, c. s. Stephens, Albert Jack son, James Wells, J. D. Vaughan, J.. B. Thompson, J. F. Thompson, Jerome Runyan, A. R. Anderson, W. F. Fur ner, Geo. E. Phillips, Grover c. Nance, Cromwell West, W. H. Rich ards, G. B. Hutchins, Frank McClain, w. M. Copeland, Wm Chisholm, c. C. Dean, o. B. Ford.
 I hereby certify that the above named men constitute and are the Petit Jury of Jackson County, Arkan- sas, and that the signatures to the foregoing petition are the genuine signatures of said jurors, respect ively, this February 18th, 1918. R. w. Randy, Circuit Clerk.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
FIRE DESTROYS
 L|TTLET0N G|N
Entire Plant Burned Early Thursday Morning, Together With Cotton
 and Much Seed.

The gin of Littleton Bros, which was located in East Newport was burned to the ground Thursday morn ing about 4:30 o'clock. The fire was first seen by colored man named Booker Lock, who gave the alarm. When discovered the fire had gained great headway, and all efforts to ex- tinguish the flames were useless. The origin of the fire is unknown.
 Besides the ginning plant, the of flee nearby, the adjoining seed house and gin were burned, and AZ bales of cotton and fifty tons of seed were so badly burned that their remaining value is practically nothing.
 MT. Littleton placed his loss at $16,OO0. The building and machin- cry were valued at $9,0OO; cotton, $4,00O; seed, $3,O0O. A total of $8,- 800 insurance was carried on the foregoing. Some insurance was car ried on customers cotton.
 The Littleton gin was one of the best in the state and was operated electrically. This is the third gin the Messrs. Littleton have lost during the past seven years, and their friends sympathize with them deeply.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
RUSS SURRENDER MAY sT0P DRIVE
German Advance Into Russia Contin- ues But May Cease When Bolshe-
 wiki Surrender Arrives.
Associated Press Dispatch.


 New York, Feb. 21.- From the Gulf of Finland to the southern bor- der of Volhynia, the German advance into Russia is progressing. The main objectives are said to be Reval, Psk- off and important centers of Minsk and Vitbesk Hapsal, and Werder, Es- thonia, southeast of Reval, have been occupied by the invaders, who also are nearing Pskoff, Mohilev and Minsk. The important railway june tion of Molodechno is reported cap tured by the Teutons. The German advance probably will continue until an authenticated copy of the message of surrender is received from the Bol- sheviki government in Petrograd. This now is on the way.
 In brilliant attack in Lorraine the French troops have gone through the German first line on lengthy front ,and captured four hundred prisoners. The American sector northwest of Foul checked another German rail with artillery fire. German airmen are reported to be in control of the sector over the Americans. French and British flyers brought down twenty German machines, and British airmen have made raids into Ger many.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
Newport, Ark, Feb. 19, 1918.

Newport, Ark, Feb. 19, 1918. To Hon. c. H. Brough, Governor of
 Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas. We, the undersigned, your petition CTS, each being member of the petit jury of the Jackson circuit court, now in session, hereby implore you to call special session of the legisla- ture, speedily for the purpose of en- acting a genuine Air Tight Bone Dry Law" and we show to Your Honor that the cost of such Special Session will more than be saved to Jackson county, single and alone, in one months time.
 Respectfully,
 L. D. Daugherty, J. B. Heard, w.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
WANT PREMIER
 TO NEGOTIATE
Socialists of Austria Are Impressed With President Wilson's Views
 of Peace.
ssociated Press Dispatch.

associated Press Dispatch.
 Amsterdam, Feb. 21.-The Austrian socialist party has submitted an in terpelle tion to Premier Von Seydler urging him to accept President Will sons statement regarding the prin- ciples upon which a general peace may be discussed. The socialists de- nand that the Premier take steps to immediately open negotiations be- tween Austria Hungary and the United States.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
MAKE ADVANCE
 IN PALESTINE
British Are Now Within Four Miles of Jericho. and Operations Are
 Continuing.
Associated Press Dispatch.

London, Feb. 21.-A further ad- vance of three and a half miles on a front of seven and three-quarters miles has been made by the British in Palestine, the war office announces. The British now are four miles from Jericho and operations are continu- ing.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
MANY OFFER II
 WORK IN YARDS
The Number of Ship Workers Wanted By the Government May Be
 Exceeded.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Washington, Feb. 21.---Preliminary estimates of results from the cam paign to enroll 25O,O0O ship workers indicate the number sought will be much exceeded. Many thousands of union men joined without restriction against working with unorganized workers.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21

c. w. Broiles of East Newport, oae| of the county's best citizens, has en- listed his services with the ship| building department of the goverIs- ment and awaits the call to leave 3or his point of duty. $
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
WILL ACCEPT
 PEACE TERMS
Soldiers and Workmens Delegates Debate On German Terms All
 Monday Night.
.ssociated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Petrograd, Feb. 21.--A decision of the soldiers and workmens delegates to accept German peace terms was reached by majority of only one vote, after heated debate lasting throughout Monday night.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21

Judge Joe Bell, who was right bad ly hurt from a fall the first of the week, is reported doing very well, which his many friends are glad to learn.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21

Tickets for the native Hawaiian Company, who will appear at the opera house Friday and Saturday night, are on sale at the Newport Jewelry Co.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21

Robedt Young and Miss Fife Young, both of the Island neighbor- hood, were married Tuesday. The groom is from Camp Beauregard.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
Associated Press Dispatch.

ASSUcIaCVu FTeSS DISpdICH.
 Petrograd, Feb. 21.-German air men are reported to have raided Reg itsa Monday. Many bombs were dropped and several persons were killed.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
SPECIAL THIS WEEK.

Extra Fine Apples, per peck-----~45c Fine Eating Potatoes, per pk.----40c Eggs, per dozen -5Oc Lemons, per dozen------------- --30c No. Tomatoes, large cans------15c Good Corn 15c Kraut, large cans, for---------25c Table peaches in syrup 15c Grits, per pound Turnips, per peck---------------35c Good Can Peas, per can---------15c Soldiers Bread 15c
 For Cash Only.
 268d3t. Snetser's Grocery.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
ITALY LOSES
 FIVE VESSELS
Four Steamships and One Sailing Vessel Are Victims of Mines
 or Submarines.
Associated Press Dispatch.

HSaUCIdISU I IeSS DISpdJCII.
 Rome, Feb. 21.-Four Italian steamships of more than fifteen hun dred tons, and one sailing vessel were sunk by mines or submarines during the week ending February 20th.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-21
SIX HUNDRED
 AMERICANS ARE #
 SUBJECT TO DRAFT.
ssociated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 London, Feb. 21.-Approximately six hundred American residents of the United Kingdom are subject to draft under the Anglo American treaty announced today.