The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, September 22, 1917, Page 1

~ GEN. ALEZIEFF The Weather Fair tonight. THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. 225 : NO BASIS. FOR OISCUSSION FOUND BY STATE DEPARTMENT ~ IN ENTENTE PEACE MESSAGES - Emperors Wilhelm and Charles Indulge in Vague Generalities Which Promise Nothing, Concede Nothing and Commit Govern-" ments to No Definite Course Is Opinion Expressed at Washing- ton After First Perusal of Responses to Rome's Intercession. Stress Laid On Kaiser's Good Intent By Associated Press. The full text of Germany's answer } * to Pope Benedict’s peace riote shows the German government expressing deep appreciation of the papal effort to bring about peace and greeting “with special sympathy the leading | idea of the peace appeal,” embodying Vatican in Plea to End _ Recruiting Rome, Sept. Jardinal ‘asp tr, papal secretary of state, tonight em- phasized to the Associated Press the views of the vatican regarding a so- lution of the war by the sugpress- ing of. conscription, and also a joint commercial boycott of any nation which refused to disarm, the occasion THE BIS BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA,, ANY AND AUSTR | i the papal conviction that “the mate- ‘beitg the pu%lication in the Italia of; rial powers of arms must be sup- pressed by the moral power of right.” No Basis for Discussion. “whe first examination of the reply, officials thought, failed fo disclose anything in the nature of terms which would afford a basis for dis- cussion. . Secretary Lansing authorized no quotation of any opinion for the gov- ernment, but it was clearly indicated at the state department that such consideration as has been given to” the reply has failed to develop any reason for any alternation of the aims or intentions of this government eith- er in the conduct ofthe war or in any peace .adjustments that may: be Milan of an article on the pzace planj “of the Holy See. It is evident from the article that the vaticaa «spires to destroy German militarism. The Italia declares that the Tol; See in its call for peace out of a feeling of delicacy toward the bel- jligerent powers would not, «s indi- cated, be a practical means with which to obtain and maintain Uisarm- ament leaving the nations to decide the means. Cardinal Gasparri however, the Holy See is convinced that among all the plans suggested eo far, the only practical and possible one is the following: To. Suppress Service. undertaken later. . Emperor as Pacifist. Stress ig laid upon the claim that Emperof William al), ‘throtgh “his reign has been animated by pacific purposes and that he did his utmost to. prevent the present war. ‘The ‘papal recommendations for limitattons’ of armament and settlement of disputes by: arsitrajion are sympathetically al- luded to.and it is declared that the - German government will in this re- spect support this proposal compat- ivie with the vital interest of the Ger- man empire and people,’ ‘s It is pointed out particularly that representatives of the German peo-) ple were taken ‘into confidence in preparing its reply to the papal note. No Definite Statement. ‘Nothing. approaching ‘a definite idea of what Germany’s terms would be were a peace conference called, is contained in the note. in Field of Hostilities. In the field of hostilities, the Brit- | ish campaign in Flanders alone com- manés widespread interest at the mo- ment. ‘Today's reports show General Haig to be holding fast to all tne valuauie ground he gained Thursday, in the face of the most persistent German counter attacks. The Germans heavily increased their losses in these efforts, the British official state- ment notes, but failed to achieve any compensating gains. The only point at which the Teu- tonic thrusts were even temporarily successful was east of St. Julien, and! here the Germans were immediately driven out of the small section of ground they had penetrated. Germans Exhausted. Three counter attacks in all were delivered last evening by the Ger- mans. Apparently they had become exhausted by the failure of the first two efforts, for the third attack made east of Langemarck did not have to be faced by the British infantry, the artillery alone being able to cope with it. Heavy fighting was reported this morning near ‘tower Hamiets, where the German resistance from the first has been most desperate. The Brit- ish left held fast under this attack, but there was uncertainty in the ear- ly advices as to the situation on the right of this sector. Naval. Works Bombed. Another phase of the entente cam- paign in German-held Belgian terri- tory had a development today in a Rritish naval attack on Ostend. Na- val works there were bombed this morning. with results that are pro- nounced satisfactory by the British admiralty. Three German seaplanes were shot down. US; FREAD OF KORNLFE Petrograd, Sep —General Alex- jeff has resigned his post as chief of the general staff, under Premier Ker- ensky, the commander-in-chief of the Russian ‘armies, according to reports today. The resignation is said to be due to differences with the premicr, the latter insisting on removal from headquarters of all officers under sus “By an accord among the civilized nations, including neutrals, to sup- press. obligatory military service, 10 “Fustitiite an “aroitration tribunal, and as @ guarditee’to direct tha general |” “boycott against nations which agein attempt to introduce conscription or which refuse to submit international questions for arbitration, or Accept its decision, a guarantee which ord Robert Cecil (British parliamentary under-secretary for foreign affairs) have shown great benefit.” “It was made evident in the art that the vatican did not hope for a period when there would be no more wars, vut believed that it would be possible to limit them. The Present War. Regarding the present war, the newspaper maintains that the con- tending parties would be obliged to come to some terms other than those directed by the force of arms for otherwise the course of the next few years, the inanhood and wealth of the world would be swallowed up. CONGRESS. MAY Ar WN FOR AN INVESTIGATION Chairman Flood of House Commit. tee on Foreign Affairs Re- ports Step Contemplated CHARGES MADE ON FLOOR AROUSING THE MEMBERS man Flood of the house foreign affairs committee, declared today after con- ferring with Secretary Lansing, that he thought there probably would be a house investigation of Count von Bern- storff’s plans to influence congress by Spending $50,000, as mentioned in his dispatches to Berlin. Secretary Lansing sees little that a congressional inquiry could develop, but charges made on the floor yester- day by Representative Heflin that cer- tain members had “acted suspiciously” and veiled accusations made by other representatives in interviews probably will force an investigation, Mr. Flood said. NO PROTECTION FOR LW. WIN GOPHER STATE Moorhead, Minn., Sept. 22.—Thirty- six members of the I. W. W., who were lodged in the local jail last night, after | being driven out of Sabine, Minn., yes- lerday, were charged with being va- grants today and their cases will be heard Monday morning. The arrests were made following complaints that picion of complicity with Geaeral the men were hindering the harvest ing of the potato crop there. TRIBUNE [=e] Scott May Go To France at Head of Army Old Indian Fighter Relieved as Chief of Staff, But Fighting Days Not Over GENERAL BLISS BECOMES CHIEF AMERICAN FORCES eral Tasker H. Bliss today was named chief of staff of the army to succeed Major General Hugh L. Scott, who retires from office tomorrow. General Scott, who is 61 years old, has reached the age of retirement, but he immediately will be recalled to act- ive service. Secretary Laker said that fer the present the general would be assigned to duty in connection with the training of troops in the United States, but would not specify the command. General Bliss has been acting chief of staff since General Scott left for Russia several months ago as a mem- ber of the American mission. He also will reach the age of retirement Dec. 31, next, but before his appointment today there were intimations that he would remain as chief of staff for at least those three months. When the FAVORABLE TO THEIR OWN CAUSE TROOP: TRAIN TD BE-MADE UP IN BISMARCK More Than 1,000 National Guards- men Will Entrain Here Next Week for Charlotte Washington, Sept. 22.—Major con Darr OF DEPARTURE REMAINS DOUBTFUL Everything Depends on Speed Shown by Railways—Mem. bers of Regiments Ready - A solid train will be made up here as soon after Monday as equipment can be provided to carry the 1,000 na- tional guardsmen: stationed here, and the approximately 200 who will be picked up at Beach and Dickinson, to Camp Green, Charlotte, N. Flickertail guardsmen are to train. Co, M, Second infantry, of Beach, and the Second regiment machine gun company, of Dickinson, the only units stationed west of the river, will be brought in on special cars attached to SATURDAY, SEPT. 22, 1917. Argentine to | | Declare War On Germany? Fact That Emperor Wilhelm Sus. tains Course Adopted by FIVE EMPERORS ADVISE POPE THEY = ~ FAVOR ARBITRATION IF THEY CAN DICTATE TERMS ADOPTED Luxberg Brings Crisis FORMAL DECLARATION EXPECTED DURING DAY, Buenos Argentina Aires, “September 22.— probably will sever rela- Want Disarmament After Allies Have Submitted to Demands - of Central Powers—Believe World Amity Can Be Restored, . if Autocracy Is Given Full Sway—Nothing in Either ‘Note Which Will Affect Stand Already Taken by President Wilson. ‘tions with Germany as the result of REPLIES TO HIS HOLINESS W ILL NOT new developments Friday, the Associ. ated Press learns from a high official source. News that Emperor William had ex- presed approval of the loyalty dis- played by Count von Luxburg, the president's reply to the Pope. dismissed German minister, was re- ceived here just before the opening of sous ate ee of deputies to- Wilhelm Sees Be oes Noah GE Bae Seas at Last Amsterdam, Sept. 22.—The German +» where tina and Germany. This was looked on in some quarters as likely to has- ten materially the decision in favor of a break. The senate has already passed the Washington, D. (., Sept. 22.—Chair-) No. 4 or No. 8. The tr to be made up here, will consist of a American forces begin to. reach France in large numbers, however, the strain on the chief of staff will be- dozen or more tourist sleepers and come so great that a younger officer, baggage cars, and one Pullman for may be palled upon to bear the bur-! the headquarters and staif. ders of the office. ‘i Everything Ready. Scott May Go to Front. The First PeainNeat ha a General Scott's assignment to duty men stationed at Fort Lincoln as mem- in connection with the training of pers of the Second battalion and the troops, it is believed, will be follow-: sanitary detachment. All of the lat- ed later by his appointment to a field: toy companies—A. of Kismarek, F of command, possibly a division, at. the yandan, K of Dickin: and’ H of front. He has eagerly sought such | Jamestown, have been recruited up to command. Possibly his services may] ¢y}) war strength of 150, or better, and! be found valuable as a connecting with the officers will number in the link between the training camps in! neighborhood of 650 men, while the France and in the United States,’ sanitary detachment increases the to- there having been some discussion at ta} to near 700. Co.,1 of the Second the war department of the advisabil-, musters 160 men, and the -headquar-: ity of providing for closer co-ordina-' ters company of the Second 54. There tion of the training courses so that NO are 38 mea in the supply, company, courges. Would He repeated _wnn ‘land with the headquaiters staff the (Contidfey on Page Three.» number of mento embark here easily : will reach 1,000. The train will be the largest to be made up at any one point, as nowhere else in the state are so many guards- men. stationed. The train will. have 4 the further advantage of enjoying mu- sic en route, as the Second regiment’ band of Harvey goes as a section of the headquarters company. Staff Officers. Staff officeré who will be carried by the Bismarck train are Col. Frank White of Valley City, Lieut. Col. T. H. Tharalson of Grafton, Majors C. F. in proper, CHINESE TROOPS MAY BEN WAR ZONE BY IN President ai{1 Cabinct Have. Agreed to Plan to Send Trial Division of 24,000 Company commanders who will be PREMIER IN FAVOR OF included in this group Py Captain yng! Murphy, Wilson, Barker and Gray, o SENDING IN 300,000 A, F, K and H, respectively of the Pekin, China, Sept. 22.—The presi- of Co. 1, Captain irst; Captain 'Welc dent and cabinet have agreed to a (Continued on Pace Three.) plan of sending a trial division of! none. np i Seven Boats available. e entente allies have ap- e Torpedoed in View of Port proved the proposition, and France is eager to receive the contingent. The Chinese probably could reach Passenger; Arriving From Eng- land Tell of Steamers Sunk Few Hours From Land Adjutant H. F. Murphy and Battalion Adjutants F, C. Neumeier, E. R. Or- chard and Ronald Macdonald, all of the Second, and Major Dana Wright bach of the Second battalion of the First. France by Jan. 1. An abundant num- ber of fairly well trained soldiers is immediately available for the expedi- tion. The premier is in favor of sending 300,000 men, and the provisional au- thorities are heartily in support of the plan, in the event that the Canton provisional government gives its ap- proval to the war with Germany. _— TWO DESTROYERS OUT KORNILOFE W AS OF CONVOY ARE LOST 2 An Atlantic Port, Sept. 22.—Passen- gers who arrived from England today TOOL IN HANDS on an American steamship brought circumstantial reports that five Bri- tish steamers and two destroyers, out General Lokomsky Real Instigat- eum cr of Alleged Revolution in of a convoy fleet of six which left Lough, Swilly, Ireland, Sept. 1,- were sunk by German submarines within a few hours’ run of the port of depart- ure. Story Told by Survivors. The story was told among others by wrecked seamen who were survivors of other submarined vessels and by merchant ship officers, who had been Russian Ranks in Lough Swilly. : Petrograd, Sept. 22,—Revelations The five vessels, it was said, con- bn voyed by the destroyers, put to sea made today” seearding. the = Bornitott| shortly after midnight, and they were revellion elucidate the fact that; General Korniloft was a‘ tool in the| attacked by ma: Se Oe ons hands of his chief of staff, General! daylight the following mote ne. . Lokomsky, and they also show the, ews of the disaster «its Leeman extreme carefulness with which the| the destroyers, whirl! escAner, vot conspiracy was prepared. back to port, bringing Surv Alaa os The official army organ of the Rou- the torpedoed merchantmen and war manian front describes how the con-| Vessels. spirators attempted to neutralize the| - May Have Suni U-boats. army commissary and officers at the| The closest secrecy was immediate- front whose devotion to the provis-| ly thrown about the incident, the mer- fonal government had been shown. chant ship officers said. It was re- General Korniloff appeared before! ported that one and possibly two of the congress of commissaries and af-| the U-boats were sunk by the de- ter expelling the reporters delivered | stroyers. : an alarmist speech describing darkly Argentine Beef Los: the conditions in the front and rear. Pskoff, he said, would soon be tak- en. The road to Petrograd would he| with a cargo of Argentine beef, was open. When the congresses had end- sunk by a German submarine on Sept. ed, the the members were enroute toj 3, 45 miles off Plymouth, according to their pozitions, the revolt was bi gun. here today on an American steamship. HICHER PRICE Mudgett and C. E. Geary, Regimental and Battalion Adjutant Alex Stein-|, The British steamship Lanegra, on| her way from Buenos Aires to Havre, | resolution and President Irigoyen has announced that he is willing to follow the dictates of the people. The chamber of deputies late Friday postponed discussion until today of the crisis with Germany caused by the unfriendly action of Count von Lux- almost 700 burg, the dismissed German minister. ' This postponement was taken after receipt of a statement from Foreign Minister Pueyrredon that the govern- ment has received new information which he will present to congress to- day. After a meeting of the ministry this afternoon it was announced that the government was prepared to take grave and rapid measures in view of certain new developments. . A high government official declared that these measures probably would include an immediate declaration of war against Germany, to be followed: by the dispatch of troops to Europe. ASKED TO MEET LONGER HALLS Northwestern Wheat-Growers Point Out Unfairness of Us- ing Chicago as Base ARRIVAL OF AUSTRALIAN FLOUR CAUSES ANXIETY Ninety Thousand Barrels Reach Pacific Coast, With 60,000 Now on the Way Washington, D. C., Sept. 22—Higher wheat prices to compensate for the long haul to market were sought by delegations of northwestern farmers, who conferred today with Food Ad- ministrator Hoover. The growers expressed concern over the reported arrival on the Pacific coast of 90,000 barrels of Australian flour and the addition of 60,000 now on its way. The fiour is offered at prices between $8 to $9 per barrel. SWEDES FEAR BFING. FORCED Hear That All Aliens Who Do Not Leave U. S. in Three Months Will Be Drafted PRO.GERMAN PAPER SAYS IT WILL AFFECT 100,000 templates subjecting the draft alien residents of military age unless they leave the country within three months. The American legation has received sons now in America would be forced to fight against Germany. ent steamship arrangements. NTO FICHT Stockholm, Sept. 22.—Considerable agitation is displayed here because of the report that the United States con- many telephonic inquiries from agi- tated parents, asking whether their A pro-German newspaper this after- noon printed a strong protest against the proposed draft, maintaining that at least 100,000 Swedes of military age are in the United States and that only a small proportion of them could re- survivors of the crew, who arrived turn to their home country under pres- reply to Pope Benedict's peace pro- posals declares the special measures taken by the government in closest contact with the representatives of the German people to discuss the ques- tions raised proves how earnestly it desires to find a practical basis for a just and lasting peace. Continuing, the reply says Germany fully recognizes with his holiness the high peace producing effect of arbitra- tion to decide international differ- ences, and in this respect Germany is ready to support every proposal com- patible with the vital interests with the German empire and people. Favors Passing of Arms. ‘The German reply says the imperial government greets-with=-special ‘sym- pathy the leading idea.in which his, holiness clearly expresses the convic- tion that the future material power of arms must Ife superceded by the moral power of right. The reply says, in part: t “Appreciating the importance of his holiness’ declaration, the imperial government has not failed to submit the suggestions contained therein to earnest and scrupulous examination. Special measures which the govern- ; ment has taken in closest contact with representatives of the German people for discussing and answering the ques- tions raised, prove how earnestly it desires, in accordance with his holl- ness desires and peate resolutions of the reichstag, to find a just and last- ing peace. Freedom of High Seas. “We share his holiness’ view that definite rules and certain safeguards ivr a simultaneous and recipation of armament on land and sea and in the air as well as a true freedom of the community of the high seas are the things in treating wita the new spirit that in the future should prevail in international relations should first find hopeful expression. The task would then of itself arise to decide inter- national differences of opinion not by use of armed forces, but by peaceful methods, especially by arbitration, whose high peace producing effect, we, together with his holiness, appre- ciate. “The imperial German government will in this respect support every pro- posal compatible with the vital inter- ests of the German empire and people. Wish a Fraternal Spirit. “Germany, owing to her geographi- cal situation and economic require- ments has to rely on peaceful inter- ‘course with her neighbors and distant countries. No people have’ more rea- son than the German people to wish that, instead of universal hatred and battle, a consiliatory fraternal spirit should prevail between nations. Make Repetition Impossible. “If the nations are guided by this spirit, it will be recognized to their advantage to lay more stress on what unites them. They will also succeed in settling individual points of con- flict, which are still undecided in such a way that conditions of existence will be created which will be satisfactory to every nation and thereby a repe- tition of this great world catastrophe would appear impossible. Hope Enemies See Light. “Only on this condition can a last- ing peace be founded which would pro- mote an intellectual reapproachment and a return to the economic prosper- ity of human society. This serious and sincere conviction encourages our confidence that our enemies may also see a suitable basis in the ideas sub- mitted by his holiness for approach- ing nearer to the preparations of future peace under conditions corre- sponding to a spirit of reasonableness and to the situation in Europe.” OMEMEE SHOCKED Saiden Death of Pioneer Blow to Bottineau Community Omemee, N. D., Sept. 22.—Omemee was shocked by the sudden death of ‘Mrs. George Dixon, a pioneer Bottl- neau county woman, who passed away 20 minutes after she had returned from'a visit to Montana and while apparently in the best of health. She located here in 1886, a young bride. ALTER ATTITUDE OF AMERICAN CHIEF Weshington, D. C., Sept. 22.—The replies by Germany and Austria to Pope Benedict’s peace proposal contain nothing that will in any way alter the position of the U. 8. as outlined in the Thankful for New Evidence Of Affection Amsterdam, Sept. 22.—The reply of fmperor Charles of Austria-Hun- gary to the peace note of.Pope Bene- dist says a dispatch from Vienna, was handed to Monsignor T. Valfre Di Bonzo, the papal nunzio at Vienna on Thursday. Hope is expressed by the emperor that the Pope’s efforts may lead to the realization of the emperor's desire for a lasting and honorable peace for all parties. Pope Benedict's note, the emperor says, was received with @ thankful heart. The text of the reply follows: “Holy Father: “With due veneration and deep emo- tion we take cognizance of the new representations your holiness, in ful- fillment of the holy oftice -entrustel you by God, make to us and the heads ot the other belligerent states. with the. noble intention of leading the heavily tried nations to a unity. that will restore peace to them: Have Looked to Pope. “With a thankful heart we received this fresh gift of fatherly tare which you, holy father, always bestow o# all peoples without distinction, and froin the depth of our heart we greet the moving exhortation which your holiness has addressed to the gov- ernments of the belligerent peoples. During this cruel war we have ways looked up to your holiness to the highest personage who, in vir tue of his mission which reaches be- yond earthly things and thanks to the high conception of his duties laid upon him, stands high above the bel- ligerent peoples and who is inacces- sible to all influence, was able to find a way which may lead to the real- tzation of our own desire for peace, lasting and honorable for all parties. “Since ascending the throne of our ancestors and fully conscious of our responsibility which we bear before God and men for the fate of the Aus- tro-Hungarian monarchy, we have never lost sight of the high afin of restoring to our peoples as speedily as possible the blessings of peace. Soon after our accession to the throne it was vouchsafed in common with our allies, to undertake a step which had been considered and prepared by our exalted predecessor, Francis Jo- seph, to ‘pave the way for a lasting and honorable peace. Peace Desire Told. “We gave expression to this desire in a speech from the throne deliv- ered at the opening of the Austrian reichsrath, thereby showing that we are striving after a peace that shall free the future life of the nation from rancor and a thirst for revenge and that shall secure them for gener- ations to come from the employment of armed forces. Our joint govern- ment has in the meantime not fail- ed in repeated and emphatic declara- tions, which could be heard by all the world, to give expression to our own will and that of the Austro-Hungar- fan peoples to prepare an end to bloodshed by a peace such as our hol- iness has in mind. “Happy in the thought that our de- sires from the first were directed to- ward the same object which your holl- ness today characterizes as one we strive for, we have taken into close consideration the concrete and prac- tical suggestions of your holiness and have come to the following corclu- sion: “With deep-rooted conviction we agree to the leading idea of your holi- ness that the future arrangement of the world must be based on the elimt- nation of armed forces and in the moral force of right and on the rule ot international justice and legality. Urges Reduced Armaments. “We, too, are imbued with the hope that a strengthening of the sense of right would morally regenerate hu- manity. We support, therefore, your holiness’ views that the negotiations between the belligerents should and could lead to an understanding by which, with the creation of appropri- ate guarantees, armaments on land and sea, and in the air, might be re- duced simultaneously, reciprocally and and gradually to a fixed limit, and thereby the -high seas, which rightly belong to all the nations of the earth, may be freed from domination or par- amountcy and be opened equally for the use of all. “Fully conscious of the importance of the promotion of peace, on the methods nronosed bv vour holiness. (Couubued un Frage Lares, i