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To-day's Advertisements

THE SHELL TRANSPORT & TRADING CO., LTD.

December 15th. 1917.

ACCORDING to telegraphic advices

the

received to-day, the Shell Trans- port it Trading Co., Ltd. have declared an INTERIM DIVIDEND on Ordinary Shares of the Company at the rate of 2- per share free of income tax. payable January 5th. 1918. Coupon No. 29).

For THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM Co.

(SOUTH CHINA) LTD.,

N. L. WATSON.

Hongkong. Dec. 15, 1817

9296

THE HONGEONG ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED.

EFORE PURCHASING ELEC BTRICAL APPLIANCES for use in connection with the Company's supply, Consumers are recommended to com municate with the Undersigned with a view to ascertaining:

MARRIAGE.

SOFER CLARK,Åt Weihaiwei, on December 1st, CHARLES HOWARD SOVER, of the Fastern Extension Telegraph Company, to ANNIE CATHERINE, elder daughter of Mr. DUNGAN CLARK?

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DEATH.

Yors-On December 9, at the Isolation Hospital, Shanghai, A. T. YOUNG, aged twenty-sermo.

The China Mail.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, Doc. 15, 1917.

CHINA AND THE GREAT WAR.

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A PERING telegram which we pub

1. If the Appliances, and their use,

are in accordance with the Com-lished a few days ago mentioned that pany's Regulations....

the new Premier, or Acting Premier

4. If the Wiring of the premises.

where it is intended to instal such as he apparently desires himself to Appliances is suitable.

be regarded, was reported to have It is important that the foregoing information should be obtained from ured the French Minister that the Company, as not only does the the despatch of Chinese force nazlect to do so endanger property by fir but in addition may lead to a con- to Europe was only delayed by present political difficulties in China

travention of the Ordinance

Agents.

GIBE, LIVINGSTON &00

Hongkong, Dec. 15, 1917.

THE CALENDAR.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

iti forte. There is certainly no evid ence that the adventurers who are Keeping the country in a constant state of turmoil foar the throat,” But it.] is an unjustified use of the term to say that this is a war of Democracy. How many of the Southern leaders shine as exponents of the principles of Democracy? It would be laugh-

able if it wore not 80 trugle All that the demoerney of South China desires is to be left alone in pesse so that trade may fourish and the prosperity of the country increase. To them any Government would be preferable to the chaos which has existed for so long.

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NEWS OF THE DAY,

LOCAL AND GENERAL..

It is proposed to construct a path from May Road Station on the Peak tramline to Treganter Mansions.

A. telegram from Icbang states that Captain Carley has been shot dead on the bridge of the 3.3. Anian, at Changchow, by-some person on shore.

HONGKONG AND THE HALIFAX

CALAMITY.

A CONTRIBUTION OF £10,000.

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THE MAGISTRACY.

THEFT OF BRASS.

A marine hawker was charged before Mr. Wood this morning, with the larceny of 200 lbs. of brass valued at 100, the property of the Admiralty.

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At the unanimous coquest of the unofficial members of the Executive

from a steamer in the harbour. und Legislative Councila a sum of Defendant pleaded not guilty to £10,000 has been sent to the Govern-stealing the brass. He stated he bought ment of Canada through the Secre-

Evidence was given by Mr. George tary of State for the Colonics sen

Oglaby, a shipwright, who identified contribution from Hongkong for the some pieces of the brass produced in relief of the sufferers in Halifax, with Court, as the property of the ship. The a message conveying the deep sym-ship was being overhauled and a part of pathy of the Colony in the terrible the fittings had been stripped off her disaster which has befallen their

DIVIDENDS DECLARED.

It is announced by advertisement in another column that "Shells have declared an interim dividend of 2/- per are free of income tax

The Tronoh Mines Limited, has declared a dividend of - per share less income tax 6 in the pound, payable in London on December 21st.

The Tronoh South Limited, has declared a dividend at sixpence per share, less Income Tax of 8% in the pound, payable in Loudon on Decera-

Lieut. F. Medway, R.N. bas bean appointed to be the officer in charge of the Examination: Serviac of the port.ber 28th. siz Licut-Commander A.RP. Martin, RN.R.

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The total output of the Kailan Administration's mines for the week ending 1st December, 1917 amounted to €1,696 tons and the sales during the period, to 66,525 tons.

The Shanghai, A.D.C. is produc- ing the farcical comedy called "Eliza Comes To Stas." written by H. v. Estond and first produced at The Criterion Theatre on February 12,

1913.

In addition to the British protest. it is understood that Baron Hayashi called at the Waichinopou and protested against the Larsen Wireless Loan.on the ground that Japanese interests are endangered by the alleged German connection with the scheme.

Sowerby was born in Taiyuanfu, Shansi,

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN 1918.

It is notified in the Government Gazells that the following: Public and General Holidays will be puserved as Govern- ment Holidays, in 1918—

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY:

Empire Day, Friday, 24th May. GENERAL, HOLIDAYS:

Tuesday, 1st January. Monday, 11th February. Good Friday, 29th March Saturday, 30th March. Easter Monday, 1st April Whit Monday, 20th May.

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and left on a jetty-

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Mr. Wood adjourned the case until next Tuesday, bail being ized at 8500

THE WATER WAS COLD.

At Shaukiman yesterday a Chinees a bar of lead which looked as tempting that be appropriated, it but was unfortunate enough to he discovered in the act. To avoid pursuit, he jumped into the water, but. found it no cold that he soon scrambled back and wis. arrested.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1917.

COMMERCIAL

HONGKONG CHARE-MARKET:

Hossrs. Mozon and Taylor's Weekly Share Report for December 14th states

¿THE ALLIES' TASK.

DR."K" IDILLON'S" VIETTE

What the Allies insist upon as a prev liminary to pesca, says Dr. E. J. Dillone The wook ander review has been in some rustworthy security that peace devoted almost exclusively to business when it comes, will be lasting and anal- in Indo shares, the market. showing loyed by the irksome burden of military, violent fluctuations, and a large amount maral, and aerial preparations for a frenta condiet Germany must either reho

of business done.

Shangbai has been a quiet market for the period under review, with the quish the will to denominate or else bo exception of a fairly heavy rise in Ewo deprived of the power. In the first case shares following the declaration of their she will have to adopt a Parliamentary

dividend.

MARINK INSURANCES.-Cantons hare

BANK-Hongkong Banks are offering régime and democratic institutions; im at 3830 after a fair business at the rate. the latter, abe mast reconcile herself to come to business at 310, Unions are "he loss of population, territories," and in steady demand at $735 and North sources of raw supplies, without which Chinas at Tia. 115.

another war of conquest is unthinkable, Those are the alternatires.

FIRE INSURANCES.-China Firer ste wanted at 188 and Hongkong Fires at $310 are quiet with nothing doing.

SHAPING-Deferred Indos closed last MORAL GUARANTEES WORTHLESS, week at $145 for February with: 8141

What are the probabilities that either done for cash, and during the week the rates haro

advanced, as high as $156 for alternative, il accepted or imposed March and 3148 for cash, and as low as would attain its object! They are $145 for February has been done. At the close after various Auctuations rates extremely light. Those who know the are $1531 for February, $135 March and German nation best are convinced that 3149 cash. Douglases are a weak market

business at $18.

REFINERIES ---- China.

Halabons at $36.

Sugars have

$78. Steamboats have come to the moral guarantees" mean virtually nothing. As for the others, they might changed heads at 890 for cash, and if complete, be effective against violatk Brought before Mr. J. R. Wood this 17

OTA ANDA MINING-Langkata arion for a while but not againat.

peaceful penetration. morning on the charge of larceny,quier market at The 15 Rants have

America's co-operation has raised | hands at 81.35 whilst Tronohsat.{ changed defendant pleaded guilty. He was a/, Urals at 30/- and Kailans at 39/-are the spirits of all the Allies and heartened sentenced to six weeks' hard labour.. all on offer. Bhells bars bayers at theas to put forth their remaining

119/- with sallers holding for 115/

THEFT OF A SINGLET"

A Chinese was charged with the Larceny of a woollen singlet from Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, yesterday.

Inspector Gordon stated that defen dant was seen to abstract a singlet from broken case and to hide it beneath bis jacket. He was then arrested. Over 30 singlets were missing from the case. Defendant pleaded guilty and was. sentenced to six weeks' hard labour.

AN, ANGLO-AMERICAN GATHERING AT SHANGHAI ULUB.

"The "China Press" of Tuesday says:

One of the pleasantest and in ioany King's Birthday, Monday, 3rd June. ways one of the most significant dinners Monday, 6th August. Monday, 14th October. Monday, 11th November. Christmas Day, Wednesday,

25th December. Thursday, 36th December,

rate

DOCKS, WEARVES AND GODOWNS-strength in this fourth year of the Kowloon Wharves weakened to a selling campaign. It is an invaluable asset of but are now firmer with The resources, financial and economie,

301 buyers offering 893 and 397 for February Hongkong Docks bars changed hands the man-power, the firm temper and as low as 8190 cash with $151 now impressive energy of the American people offering. Shanghai Docks are wanted at Thu 73:

render the final triumph of the cause of LTDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS West freedom and civilisation a queations Hongkong Lands at 890, Hongkong merely of time.

have come to business at $81 and Hotels are wanted at 9 and Kowloon Lands at 830. Humphreys at 15.65 are

quiet.

COTTON MILA-Shanghai quotes as follows was Tla. 178), Shanghai Cat tona Tia. 190, Eung Yiks Tis. 15.50 and Yangtstepson Tis. 5.80%

campaign of six months against two Germany, which having prepared for a

great. Powers, has been struggling for three years against almost the whole world without compelling a 'decision, is EAECTRIC COMPANIES.-Hongkong Elec now in dire straits, and ber people are trics are wanted at Kia, China Lights could he

he placed at $3kHongkong Trans passionately enger for pence. Her war ure

offering at

bill amounts to $25,000,000 ■ day. at 881. MISCELANEOUS.Watsons are a firmer Government, despite its brave market at $5 and Cements have come

to business at 871. Providents could be i exterior, in anxiously watching the signs placed at Ices at 8160 and Dairy of public fesling and the growth of Farms at $25. Waterboats at $13, and

Steam Laundries at 33 ara unchanged universal democracy... from last week. Powells are floring at 88) and Ropes!

have sellers at $994-

ALLIES BELT, ON "ATTRITION............

REBBERS Singapore cables the fol- In such circumstances the United

in Shanghai's gracious dinner history was that which was given last night in the Shanghai Club. The Committee of lowing quotations:- Malaka Pindas

the British Chamber of Commerce were S. 88.84, Malakofs 84.30, New Serendahs States might well seem the Samson to hosts to the committees of the American 34,60, Radellas 113.00, Ayer Panas 811.00, pull down the "pillars of militarism Association of Chioa and the American Sungei Bagan $300, all sellers.

Rabber (Plantation) is quoted 2/2 And the grandiose scale on which of Commerce. It was a

function in which the reps per l

preparations are going forward ou the Excro-The demand rate on Lon- It is further notified that His Excel-sentatives here of the two great Bugliah dan is 9/117 and the 1.1. selling rate on other shore of the Atlantic lends colour leney the Governor has been pleased to spirit of heart-warming fellowship and Shanghai is 08.

speaking races really got together in a

to this belief. American money bas exclude the Police Magistrates Depart understanding

been circulating among the Allies with The banquet hall haut been specially

A degree of generosity unparalleled in the history of Guance. Yet the Germans, Ordinance, 1912, Ordinance No. 5 of and American flags and bunting, dowers

withal, are far less perturbed at the military aspect of this new factor than at the economia influence after the -waL. - The only military The total amount subscribed up to the victory that can now satisfy the Allies close of the Straits Settlements Bix per is one that will allow them to disintegrate cont. War Loan on November 14th, the Dual Monarchy, as well as detach 1917, was $42:083,200. The following certain territories from Germany. A details are published:

October, 11th November, and 26th December.

Capt. E. S. Sowerby, M. B. B. S and not definitely abandoned. On London, RAMO, aou of the Rev this subject he is apparently, in Arthur Sowerby, of Paking, has beatment from the operation of the Holiday decorated for the occasion with British! complete agreement with the Presi-awarded the Military Croak Cat 1912, on the 30th March, 1st April, and greenery Mr. John Johnstona dent, for is is said on the authority and went to England in 1913, where in 20th May, 3rd June, 5th August, 14th Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce, presided, supported by Donsul-General Thomas Sammons, Me. J. J. Cranell, President of the.

American Association of China,

Sir Everard Fraser,

Fresident of the Mr. A. Burns, American Chamber of Commerce, Mr. E. C. Pearce, Chairman of the Municipal Council, Mr. W. L. Merriman, the American member of the same body,

Frederic and Mr.

Coleman, the worker known lecturer ond the Fatente cause, who spoke with together, fist of Britain and France

of people in closest intimacy with

a motor accident on Salisbury Plain be with the President that he is deter-suffered a broken thigh and leg. Ho mined that as soon as possible" China went to France last year and has been shall take. more native part in thers ever since. He was in the the war, and he would like this to engagement at Messinen Ridge. 2.30 p.m.-Auction of Furniture, take the form of despatching a fores to

Blackwood Ware, Pictures, "House-

GENERAL MEMORANDA.

TUESDAY, Dec. 18:-

NEW YEAR'S DAY FAIR.

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It is officially notified that His

The arrangements in connection

well

in

STRAITS WAR LOAN.

"TOTAL AMOUNT SUBSCRIBED.

ANALYSIS OF BUBSCRIPTIONS

HY BANKS.

succons that should fall short of that would be of 'little avail ́ ́~ Attrition, means downess in the process and Hongkong & Shanghai Back $1,151,900 | incompleteness in the result *And sttrition is now relied on. The provinces Chartered Bank of India,

Australia. End Chins *****/17,085,800

| lost to France in 1870 are recoverabis

bald Goods, etc. at Messra. Hughes/Earope, but he desires to see Excellency the Office Administering with holding the Fair on the Kow-sloquence and feeling of the drawing Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd.

restored first between the Northern the Government has, under the pro-loon Cricket Ground on 1st January then of Britain and America wh Chinese Commercial Bank 748,400 only by war, and the time is now or

and Hough's WBIZNESDAY, Dec. 18-

„Thursday, Dec. 92-

Prince George's birthday (1903).

and Southern peoples of China. visions of Section 24 of the Asiatic 1918, are going ahead with great 1 pm-Army V. Navy Cricket Match On the policy of China towards Emigration Ordinance, 1915, appointed rapidity, and provided the weather

on H.K.C.C. ground.

the war which is being waged by until further notice the Ships Surgeons is fine it should prove a big day. for Civilisation, against Teutonic lawless for the time being, being duly qualified Kowloon. It is to be hoped that nese and barbarity, there is happily persons of all ships in respect of which there will be a good number of Hong- no difference of opinion between the special licences have been granted under kong residents present, including North and the South, but as to Section 14 of the said Ordinance to be

many prominent Chinese, whose sup- which will be accomplished first medical officers for the purposes of

order to make the day a complete port has been specially solicited in

success.

10.30 am. and 2.30 pita.-Auction

of

0.30 am. and 2.30, Puckers, etc.

of

Hekers. Hughes and Hough's.

FRIDAY, DOC. 21:~

Hongkong Stock Exchange Settlement the end of the World War or the Sestions 25 to 29 of the said Ordinance.

Day.

MONDAY, Doc., 24 janu General Holiday. TURDAY, Dec. 25:--

Christmas Day: General Holiday,

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28-

Boxing Day: General Holiday. FRIDAY, Dec. 98

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restoration of peace and harmony

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in China, we are not bald snàngh] -

A very interesting case has been

to ventare na opinion. At present the commenced in the Kuala Lumpur Police

T

he had as an American witnessed during the last seventeen years; principally s yine man in Paris, London and Washington.

Chairman Johnstone, after

proposing

sura

Tong Banking and Insurance Co., Ltd....

Grand Total

BY' PLACEL

$34,184,800 2,800,700

(485,400)

2,800,000

never. And to win the two provinces by: 718,000 sheer force will require an effort as strenuous as to rend two empires, in *$42,063,700 | fragmenta. How long will that effort take, and will the cont leave a margin of proft? There are grounds for be lieving that when the hour of decision: is at band, Germany, whose desire for Total for Colony

$37,540,900 peace is growing more fervid every day, Total for FM4,334,300 may resolve to settle the question ones Total for non-Ferlerated

for all by having recourse to the 1138,600 principle on the banners of all the Allies and offer to abide by the will of the

would be master stroke. AN

the toasts to King George and President Singapore .....

launched the craterical menu Penang with B feliciténs little speech which got Kiniscen

night by drawing. everything going right

the fact that Americans attention to Allies Chira long and British had stood together as

were standing

DOW

they

States

as Allies on the batticfelds The exbilirating fun to be obtained France and Flanders and were also pre Grand Total $42,083,700 inhabitants of Alsace Lorraine. That

paring to stand

watarily but also com- again out here mercially. This was

the It was.

Total number of applicatima" 4.999. Numbers of Bonds sold at 8709,977

Amount

- remitted. to -England

one seems as far remote as the other. Court in which eight Chinese whole- from a Fair with plenty of good fallies.not only the keynote of the 860014442, 85,000-6,784 total 30,493, ingly reaches its last phase "All Daily, for months past, we have been sala liquor merebaats, heade of different novelties is well known to Hangvening's talk without going into detail, hearing of efforts at mediation in shops, are charged with being knowingly kong, und Kowloon will not be behind all the speakers promising on behalf of t China, and, so far, they have been concerned in fraudulent attempts at in this respect. There will be the their organisations the beartiest to President Woodrow Wilson's birthday absolutely fruitless. The Southern evasion of customs, by importing fans of wheel, Shouting altogether & most promising start in 4 pirituous liquor into Kuala Lumpur the Chute," "Aerial Flight, Swing most welcome movement and Consul leader represent themselves as

"Coconut Shy,'

The General Sammons and the other Ameri can speakers plainly intimated that they 5.16 p.m.-Total Eclipse of the Moon-warring in the interests of Democracy via Gemaa in order to avoid "sampling Bouts,"

against Militariama in China. They and testing of the alcoholic strength, Magic Hall," Rifle Range,Love had in mind a strong "follow up." demand that the Provisional Con- and with falsely declaring the liquor to in a Tub," "Aunt Sally,” “Caravan stitution of the Republie shall be be of brands that were subject to lesser Wheel of Fortune," "Clock Golf," strictly observed, and that the rates of duty.

(1858).

0.53 pim-Full Moon. MONDAT, Dec. 22:-

Hogaaday

Parlament which they protest was illegally dissolved shall be reconvened

Kicking the Football" and last but

not least, the famous Sam Isaacs

Dr. William Cullen Dennis of (who has been specially sent out from 87. JOHN'S AMBULANCE BRIGADE

"THE WAR WAITS ON AMERICA,

To conclude. The struggle has seem-

dations are sick of bloodshed, all year for surcense of the sorrow and misery of war. Germany, Bouleearched and downcast, is feigning to have changed her methods, is postponing her par poses, striving to retard the domestic No prospect of an early termination reforms which the democratic spirit is of the war is to be found in an article calling for. Significant of much is the entitled The War Waits of America circumstance that siter three year which Frank H. Simonds contributes to Great Britisin raised 5,500,000 men for of tremendous fighting, during which the American Review of Reviews. Be the army, and 500,000 for the fleet, the one absorbing topic in the Press is the To me the present pause means that prospect of peace. And the new and the French and British High Commande vigorous offensive Just begun in

OVERLAND CHINA MAIL' in Peking. No compromise on these/ Washingtoo, DIC, has arrived in Peking, Home for the cecaxion) with his Fish HONGKONG AND CHINA DISTRICT have definitely laid aside all thoughts of Flanders has not caused the 'contre of

"CHINA MAIL, ?.

CONTAINS ALL THE NEWS

OF THE WIRE.

to take up the post of legal adviser to and Chip Saloon, which we are, in

Y.C.A. DIVISION.,

BAIYIN OPUS DIVISION.

points are they willing to entertain;

Ou duty as the H.K.D.C. Camp. THR WEEKLY - EDITION OF THE 2nd, on the other hand, the Northern the Chinese Government. He is accom formed will be the last word in

panied by his family. Dr. Dennis, a Piscatorial Cuisine. equally unwilling to party are

Shanghai contemporary states, is a gain admission to the ground Monday, 17th December: acquiesce in an entire reverzal of recognised authority on international the Public must be in possession of 4.20 p.cz Recruit Dell what has been done in Poking law. Up to the time when be retired' the official badge, composed of ribbon Wednesday, 19th December Moreover they feel that they from official life in 1911 to practice law of the Allies Colours those can be 2.30 p.m.-Bandaging Practice. have the military strength not only in Washington, Dr. Dennis had handled obtained during the day, or at the Thursday, 20th December to maintain their position in the many cases of international arbitration entrance to the ground, fanta 1.20 p.m. Recruit Drill. PRIOS 35 eta. (cash) per Copy. North but to averave the South, for the United States Government. During the afternoon and evening, Saturday 22nd December

if they once make up their minds Fefore entering the service of the gor Course will be open and it is ex- QUEEN'S COLLEGE DIVISION. the specially designed 9 Hole Golf 7.80 p.m.-Bandaging Practice. to exercise it. And so we have crament, in which he remained five pected that many of the Colony's it in the reports that the President years, he had served as Professor of Law Champion Gollers will be scen parti Thursday, 20th December is most anxious to secure the unity in the University of Illinois, Stanford cipating in that Royal and Ancient

HALF TONE AND

LINE BLOCKS. of North and South by pacife means, University, George Washington Univer Games

FOR

DVERTISEMENTE,

CAREFULLY AND ACOUEATELY PRODUCED.

and not until all pacific means within sity and Columbia University, reason have been exhausted, will heat.

raassures becomes

STEE CHILDREN'S COLDS,

A Section:

1.20 pm Bound and Stretcher Drill. Friday, 21st December

– 4.00 punt.--ögmad and Streicher Drill, A B Section. Monday 17th December

Aid Clam,

adopt more forcible medures, but if

UNNECESSARY WORKS, RU ILLUSTRATIONE, ETC the adoption of more forcible

WHY Waste Words and advertising Tuesday 18th mes necessary, then be W them before they weaken the

ATUH the children's colds and cure v konce toldoscribing the many

and Drill points merit in Chamberlain's Cough Tharaday 20th will, as a last resort, adopt them." vitality. Use Chamberlata' Cough Remedy 3 This mast. fous are. satisfied when we state that it Guras The public has been hearing this for Semedy freely. It is perfectly safe

has been tested by chemibland tree, colds and congkak nutn nounced find, from, injunoma, su batarina "Thatit contains: and costs, but stride. For Sale Chemists, And Storekeep

Chemista sad Storak

Orders may be placed with the

that the

threat must now have lost

a victory decision in 1017, and interest to shift For events aro mean, aside from local attacks:

tacks designed

to improve their positions and drive the enlarging the vision of the belligerenta Germana out of high land and down to Fo the plain, at at Arras and Ypres to

await another your aud America This

THE ISSUE

means that the British are satisfed that One thing seems certain the upshot the anbmarine menace will not win the of this struggle will decide whether or war for the enemy. It must mean to Germany, shall hold sway over the that they are convinced that, des white races.And there will be no pite great losses, it will not bring next time. For if the Teutons realise starration this year for the next their Central Europe, a federal State It mont mean that the Alles

can face the hazards of angs are they will be created with a population of

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war better than the colossal expense in 170,000,000 to 180,000,000 shd an army lives and an effort to get denision this of 35,000,000 men. The will of that, year, with Romla out and America un federation will prevail without actual ready... Unless all afens fall, American War For nothing in the Europe that troops will be in the battle line when remained, could withetamizit, and s the real great advance begins. 6. Sa face powerful feat of super U hoate world.

The same writer expresses his convic cut off Europe from Amar tion that the war will at well into 1919,

When there will be a million Americans

in the European field.

To hinder that, the present conceivable is ment of the Central

far as one can now for

prolong the war for Ves sitate a radical change in the outs