ii&iiiiteitim. 0 'FINANCIAL EDITION NIGHT EXTRA . lSTR47w titfrong NIGHT EXTJRA v- -VL'Jvi ' M K' v -: ,' ? ,1 Mi VOL: NO." 88 PHILADELPHIA. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1010 Cortuanr, 101(1, it tit Fceue Iimii Cohmmt. PRICE ONE CENT wdner It V V , C BERLIN PROPOSES PEACE CONFERENCE AT ONCE GERMANS TAKE 5500 RUSSIANS Capture Strongly Fortified Village of Filipeati, in Rumania BATTLE IN WALLA CHI A nnnu.v, Dec it. The capture of BC00 Russian prisoners In the Ituinnnlnn theatre of war pi an nounced by the German War Office today The strongly defended numanlan village of Fillpesll, on the Buzeu-Ilralla riallroad, has been captured by atorm by Atistro Oerman troops. Positions on both skies of Klllpestl, de fended by nusslan troops, were taken nt the point of the bayonet. All of Dobrudja la now In possession of the Oman Allies, according to dispatches from ths Rumanian front today. German guns are pounding the bridge head positions of tho ltusslann nil nlong ths lower Danube. Military critics believe that the way will toon be opened for n drive Into Ilcssarabla If Field Marshal von Mackensen has such an enterprise In contemplation. nusslan troops holding the line In Wal lachla have Attempted to open n counter offensive to lessen tho pressure of tho Ilul garlan, German and Turkish troopi along the. Danube. Tho engagements which have det cloned are still In progress. South of the Moldavian frontier the Ger man Allies ore engaged with tho Russians around Itlmnlk. Further east tho Austro Germans nre driving ahead with the double view of encircling Brnlla and cutting the Calati-Tckutchlu railroads. Russian raiding, detachments failed to advance In the Ncagra Valley, south of Dorna Vatra, Iho official statement said detaUIng the fighting In tho Carpathians. Temporary Increase In tho strength of artillery flro on I.udova was reported. nusslan artillery has become very ac tive In Volhynla, the War Office announced. The Russians are believed to be prepar ing to renew their Infantry assaults In that sector of tho eastern front. A Ger man enterprise near Lutsk was successful. SOLDIERS HOPE TO BE HOME NEXT CHRISTMAS By HENRY WOOD WITH THIS xnUN'CII ARMIES Iff AL8ACK I.ORHAINU. Dec. 25 (via Ilelfort and Paris). France's soldiers celebrated Christmas with the absolute conviction they will spend December 25, 1917, nt home. They were all certain the victories along the fiomme and at Verdun have established such an ascendancy over the enemy that Franco and her Allies will make "peace on earth, good will toward men" a reality. Kspeclally was the contlctlon of peace within a ear. through Franco's victory, strong In trench No. i. nt Ilelfort. There tho soldiers spent their Christmas defending flrst-llne positions. "It's the men who are closest In fighting contact with tho enemy who feel most strongly that they hate attained a moral and material superiority over the enemy that makes a victory certain' explained tho oMlcer commnndlng this trench. "All my men during the day have been writing home, expressing tho firmest assurance that they will pass next Christmas at tnoir own firesides." It waa this conviction felt by eery pollu that made every soldier rise to ex etptlonal efforts to render today's celebra tion memorable. Hundreds of regimental Utter carriers became veritable and heroic Santa Clauses. They worked all Christmas Ke nnS Christ mas Day, often at great risk, under heavy hell fire, delivering to the flrst-llne trenches all Christmas packages. Opening of these parcels was the only celebration possible In the flrst-llne trenches. Dut In the rear the celebrations were elaborate. There were Christmas tree ex ercises nt all churches, where operatlo singers, violinists and other musicians serv ing In the army made up programs of en tertainment. I attended one ot the celebrations In a Protestant church where the audience was made up of soldiers from the trenches, children and villagers. There was an elab orate program preceding distribution of the Christmas presents, and then tho minis ter, wearing rough field leggings and the uniform of an army chaplain, preached a. sermon It was a discourse declaring that not only civilisation, but even Christianity Itself was t stake In the present conflict 'The new Christian duty," ha declared, "U that of choosing and fighting for the nations whose civilization and whose Ideals render the carrying out of the Christian life possible, and of choosing and fighting aralnst those whose acts show they would not permit attainment of Christ's Ideals,' NO CHRISTMAS TRUCE ON BRITISH FRONT By WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS . WITH TUB BRITISH ARMIB3 IK FRANCE. DecJ!t , So far as fighting Is concerned, Christ mas, 191t, waa Just December 35 to Brit, ain't, warriors, Christmas Eve In no wise differed from the preceding night. The CeaUnotd ea Pate Tea. Ccluma 1e THE WEATHER FQRE0A.8T For Philadelphia and vicinity Jnerea tog cloudiness tonight, oKoiJ bu woxa w the eorlu morning and on Vi'ednftday; tmet tonight qoout ti degrw, warmer Wednesday; increasing easterly vrtnd. LKNCTII Of DAY jua rises 731 a.m. I Maoa rls ?" UKI.AW.iRE UIVKK TIDB IA"flJ CHKSTNUr bTKKKT Mlsh water 3.23 a.m. I HlsH water. i,.E- MlH V-Wam.lJ.ovr water .JOiWuBL rrr 10 inmi i j 3; i ai arr &i arrarferfo 1 IT. Photo tor Oulekunit CHARLES S. WALTON CHARLES S., WALTON, FRIEND OF POOR, DIES Leather Company President Stricken Suddenly in Midst of Family at St. Davids FRIEND OF ALL CHILDREN ' Following n Chrtstmns reunion with his family. Charlea S. Walton, president of tho leather Arm of England, Walton A Co., one of tho most widely known business men of Philadelphia, died today nt Walmarthon, his palatial home nt St. Davids. Ills death la felt keenly, not only bV his relatives and business associates, but also by the hun dreds of poor throughout tho olty, whose Jives ho had brightened hyjrnnny good deeds, tie was fifty-four yean old. With his wife and several members of the family Mr. Wilton was having a very happy time at the) Christmas fireside, when he was suddenly stricken III shortly before midnight. As he previously suffered from heart trou ble, members of the family quickly sum moned Dr. Walter Chrystle, of IJryn Mnwr. and Dr. Hobart A. Hare. Although the physlclnns did all In their power to save him, Mr. Walton died shortly after 1 o'clock. Ilia wife, his sons, Thomns K. Walton. Charles S Walton, Jr.. Joseph M. Walton, and Mrs. William A. Weldershelm, n daugh ter, with whom Mr. Walton had been Joking and laughing before he was stricken, were nt his bedside at the end. News of his death quickly spread over the surrounding countryside, and the Christ mas cheer In many homes was quickly turned to sorrow. Messages of condolence, from rich and poor alike, came to the house throughout the day. Despite the fact that his various Interests made him one of the busiest men In the city, Mr. Walton managed to find tlmo to spread sunshine among thoso less fortunate. Every Bummer the lake on his magnificent estate was turned Into a bathing pool for the poor. Tired mothers and fathers with their little ones there found relief from the oppressive heal. Bathing houses were erected that 'the welcome guesta may have every comfort, and a wading pool was con. atructcd for the little ones. Mr. Walton also furnished a caretaker, who acted oa Csntlnunl on Pais Two, returns Tw CROSSING GUARD GONE, ENGINE KILLS FRIENDS Train Hits Girl, Brother nnd Finnco Returning From Christmas Party A woman and two men were killed yes terday at the Ford street crowing of the neodlng milww I" Norrlstewn. They are .Nlcbell Romano "d his sister. Victoria, and her fiance." Uno Cltrl. tJI ot whom were returning In "" froro ,h" hom of ft friend wth whom they had spent Christmas. Coroner MeCJ4ty. Investigating, has . .,.! that there waa no watchman at the crossing when the t'ragedy "e4. The gateman. he ft" " ". " " nost shortly before the three were wushed beneath the whs of a pa-eager train. The-foot trails fatur u N In .... ..... .h,t the watan waa an Inltmat friend ot h vtottjP lMto t. day aa muen as tbftjemive The horse l kllIL .. -..m at whleh the agoUent bap. ,! h ba the We of majiy aaol- Bents. Captain IU, Crew Helpless 'jfaBFOIJB. Vs.. Dc 7.TB t guard putter Yamacraw today U aeawM .... naif Stream for the sehoooir aHrtpUW. uoatea, wfee . wH t REPLIES TO WILSON'S NOTE, BUT FAILS TO NAME SPECIFIC TERMS REQUESTED BY U. S. Expresses Readiness to Cooperate In Formation of League of Nations, ,' But Says War Settlement , Must Come First THE PRESIDENT'S PROPOSAL A AND GERMANY'S ACCEPTANCE President Wilson sujrRcstcd: "An immediate opportunity for n comparison of views ns to terms which must precede thoso ultlmntc arrangements for the penco of the world." Tho German reply any: "To tho Impcrinl Government nn Immcdintc oxchiuiRo of views seems tho most npproprintc roml to reach the desired result. It, therefore, proposes im mediately a mcotliiR of .dclcRatcs of the belligerent States nt some neutral place." ) s . Germany today proposed n mcctinir answer to President Wilson's peace note. Hc formal reply to tho American pcaco suggestion was made in n note handed to United States Ambnssndor Gerard nt tlcrlin and at tho same time to tho American diplomatic representatives nt tho cnpitnls of tho other Central fowcrs Vienna, Sofia and Constantinople. Tho note also hints thnt tho "pjroat work of tho prevention of future wars can be begun only nftcr tho end of tho present strujn;lo of nations" nnd de clares "when this moment shall havo come" Germany will bo "rendy with pleasuro to collaborate entirely with tho United States nt this cxaltod task." Tho German note holds tho "most npproprinto road to rench tho desired result" is nn immediate meotinp; "of delegates of belligerent States at a neutral place." The text of tho note reads: "Tho high-minded suggestion made by the President of tho United States of America in ortlor to create a basis for the establishment of lasting peaco has been received and considered by the Imperial Government In tho friendly spirit which was expressed in tho President's communication. "The President points out that which he has at heart nnd leaves open tho choice of the road. , "To tho Imperial Government tho immediate oxchango of views seems tho most appropriate road in order to reach tho desired result. "It, therefore, begs, in the sense of its declaration made on December -12, which offered its hand for pcaco negotiations, to propose Immedinto meeting of dblcgatcs of tho belligerent States at o neutral place. "Also tho Imperial Government is of tho opinion that tho great work of prevention of future wars can bo begun only nftor the end of the present struggle of nations. "It will (namely, (ho tfernian Government will) when this moment shall hnve como be ready with pleasure to collaborate entirely with tho United States at this exalted task." The answer closos with the usual terms of international politeness.' Tho text, ns transmitted over Sayville wlreloss by tho official press bureau in Berlin, docs not contain any pcaco terms. Whether this Ib tho cntlro text of the noto was not matlo clear In tho wifeless dispatch. BERLIN NAMES PEACE TERMS IN NOTE TO POPE AND NEUTRALS, ROME HEARS uoMK. Dec :e Germany handed to the neutrnl nations whoso services she asked In forwarding peaco suggestions to her enemies, a sealed packet containing tho specific terms upon which she was willing to make peace, ac cording to a rtP"rt In circulation here today. The report had It that this packet was sent with Instructions that It wna only to ba read and forwarded to Germany's ene mies of tho Kntenta In caso those Powers answering Germany's proffers actually re quested terms Otherwise It was to be re turned unopened. . Th .ir.i.. renort declared that In the case of the note submitted to Pope Henedlct. Germany permitted the Holy Father to read this secret list of concessions and demands. A AUSTRIAN DESTROYERS ROUTED BV THE ALLIES Vienna, However, Reports Entente Warcroft Were Hit During Fight in Otranto Channel ItOMK. Dee. SI Ai attempt by Aus ?rlan men-of-war to s.nk Italian patrol ships In Otranto Channel on the night of December 23 waa frustrated by French and Italian warships. saa an Admiralty statement made public today. After a sharp engagement the Austrian sblpa fl id Two Freneh destroyers and one patrol boat wre hit and damaged badl). Otranto Channel connects the Adrlatlo and Ionian eas. Los Angeles Has a Few KnowflaLeg 1,03 ANGHI.H8. Cal, 00. J. Slight traeM of anew Here poted at Infrequent Intervals hare today, but melted upon reach Ipg the pavement. Snow yvea (he moun tim sf southern California, especially Mount WlkHin- t THE FlttST PICTUItES of the "GERMAN VILLAGE," at League Island appear on the PICTORIAL PAGE OF TODAY'S gueufitg&a&Vttgrr UKRLIN', Dec. '20. of delcRatct of bclllccrcnts in her No ofllclal comment uus obtainable here today cither from the Vatican or tho court aa to this report or as to tho ofdclal view on the peace suggestions contained In Presi dent Wilson's note. It was apparent, how ever, that Italian ofllclaldoin Is puszled by the American suggestion, considering there Is some diplomatic secret behind It. AJISTBItDAM, Dec. it. Kmperor William Is expected today tn tell the diplomatic envo)a of ths United .States and 8wserland that Germany wilt make known her terma of peace If Great Ilrltaln shows any srInus disposition to consider them A dlspatoh from the German capital said that the Kaiser would receive Jam W. Gerard, the American Ambassador, and Dr. t'aallnued on I'm Twa, Cutuain Three LIVE STOCK PERISH IN BURNING BARN Horaea, Cows nnd Pigs Destroyed With Other Contents Owner Una Narrow Eacapo Horses, oowa and other lite slot-k were destroyed early tadsy In a lire which burned down the large barn of Albert C. Stanger, on the outskirts of Oloiwester City, .V. J, The loa la estimated at f SIM. Jtangr' Jm-t escaped being killed In The barn while try ing to get out aomt oattle. The ftoer gae way, Lut he Jumped to safety In Mine. Fire horses, sis cous, a number of pigs and eahes, layman J .farm Implements were loot in the Are. The barn was burned to the ground Stanger and Ida tavlfe were alcme on the farm when the fire started They were wakened by the glare from the burning barn. Fife oompanlM trwn aou eter City aud Had Jon Helghpt were sum moned by neighbor, and those neurby ran ta tft Stanger place Stagger and neighbor sated two bo and four oows before the floor and root burned through and felt. It was k long haupto the seen for tb fir sotspanle and Jhe barn was nearly destroyed before the arrived. Stanr was unable to say what caused the or. An taveetlgatlon will be nude. PitUton Hotel and Homes Dura SOUANTON. P-. Dc. Fir today destroyed tin. I out of Aatbooy Srtutts 4 three reaWeocM a PltUtoA. It tost the combined eKert oS the PJiutsn and West mtUtoH 8rcu to St Uw btai uodet soatroj. The ka I It ,. QUICK ANDREW FLETCHER HEADS AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE e NEW YOHK, Dec, SO. Andrew Fetcher, n member ot the execu tive committee of the American Locomotive Company, has brn elected nraltltnt of tho company, to take effeet January 1, 1017. Mr, Fletcher succetis W, II. Marshall, who recently resigned. PLIGHT FROM ATLANTIC "MEWl'OIlT NKWS, Vn., Dec. 0)4 Point Comfort nt neon today ln boat. The trip wait mndo tn Jackwlth Muffeted tutciiucly ftom CITY IMAKES HUGE PAYMENT ON INTEREST AND IJONDS City Treasurer McCoaeh todn uihl to tho Knrmers ami Mechanics' National Hank, tho clt' ilscal nr,ent, :'.169.8S1.12 forslx montlia' Interest on outstanding municipal boiuli nnd S1.733.S00. tho principal of bonds lnnturlnft December SI. 1916. Tho sinking fund contributed J2.360.7Ct.35 nnd $1,057,800. Tho difference will bo mado up iy direct cotinclltrmnlo appropriation. Tho sinking fund received $1,979, 030.S6, tho Inst quarterly Installment of the 1SI6 Council appropriation to the sink ing fund. lIUIUiLAlt GETS CASH AND GEMS LEFT BY SANTA A burglar forced his way Into two houo where Santa Onus hod left Jewelry nnd money in stockings buns by tho fireplace, removed tho articles and departed unobserNeil. Ho flrot visited the home of Thomns Conly, of 870 North Twenty-second street, whom ho forced orcn n sldo window nnd then atolo a gold algnct ring and eight dollars In cash from revcrnl atocklugs. Knotting that Hnnta Clnua also visited tho home of Howard .Mllllgnn. of S72 North Twenty second trcet, Just next door, tho burglar followed In Ids wako ami stole $21.75 from Mocking. The theft ttero reported tn tho police today. COLEMAN TO CONTEST CONGRESS SEAT rriTflnilltqil. Dec 20. Congressman William II. Coleman today served notice In the Court ,of Common Plea thnt ho will contest tho election ot M. Clyde Kelly to succeed him In tho Thirtieth District. Ho nllegcd trnud nnd petitioned for tho Immodlato Impounding of nil ballot boxen pending congrcsMonnl action. The official count gnvo Kelly, n, Democrat, a plurality of 244. U. S. SENDS BRITISH ARABIA CHARGE TO BERLIN , WASHINGTON. Dec. 26. Although It had been plnnned to await tho nlorlca of survivor, tho Ktato Department forwarded to Ilorlln tho llrltlsli Admiralty's denial that the P. nnd O. liner Arabia, mink by n Clerman submnrlno without warn ing, wn.s In tha Government ttorvlcc. It I undemtood tho data went without com ment by tho United Stntott. LUMINOUS HATS LATEST WAR- DEVICE IN LONDON LONDON, Dec. 20. t.umlnouti ImU for men nnd women4 have boon' Introduced In I.omton for wear In tho darkened Almoin nt night. It Is hoped In tbs way to reduce street accidents, ot which tlicro woro 34,575 In tho first nluo months ot this ear. Of thr-Jio 577 were fnta.1. Kotno.ntrcotn oro-kopt In total 'darkness nt nlfrlifto cscapo the X.eppclln monncc, wbllo otliors nro dimly lighted. The liatn nro treated with n chemical mlxturo to mnko them shluo In tho darkness. AUSTRALIAN LOAN WILL BEAR 1 1-2 PER CENT INTEREST LONDON, Dec. 2TA news nRcncy dispatch from Molbourno says that tho Interest rate upon tho now $90,000,000 Australian war lonn will bo four nnd one-half per cent. .Subscriptions will closo on Kobrunry 1, 1917. . t SKATERS FLOCK TO PARK AND OTHER LAKES Thcro is skating tndny on Hunting I'nrk Lake, Concourse nnd Oustlne Lakes In rnlrmount I'nrlt nnd many of tha suburban lakes nnd ponds. In most of thn out lylnK sections tho Ico has been thick enough for akntlni; n'most continuously for tho last ten dns. Tho quarry pond of tho -Merlon Cricket Club on tho frolf course !i attracting ninny, nnd tho Ico Is good on tho old Choatnut Hill I'nrlc pond near Whltcmnrsh. Thn WoodMdo Tnrk pond has not o'ot been opened for tho winter. THIEF RETURNS N$5000 GEMS AS CHRISTMAS GIFT ALTOONA. I'a.. Dec. 28. -Five thousand dollars' north of diamonds ret In rings and brooches, stolen from tho mansion of Patrick. AV. l'lnn ut Ant Hills November 10, were found done up In u llttlo box tied with red ribbon on tho doorknob of tho Finn homo Chrlstmos morning when tho family returned from 'mass. While thcro was soma ono In tho liouro all day, no one noticed n stranger 'ubout the premises nml thn Identity of tho thief Is still a mytory. 1'our carpet olmnors, who wera arrested charged with the theft, probably will be oxonerntod and the rase against them dropped. SCRANTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS STRIKE FOR HOLIDAY HCItANTO.V, Ph.. Oec. 26. llcoauso they ttero rcfuacd tho usual Christmas holidays ttto thousand students of Central nnd Technical High richools struck here today and rafusod to attend classes. The students marched en maaso to tha local nuwspaper ofllcos and gave tho yells and then departed for their hemes, de claring they would not attend classes until Monday. BRAKEMAN'S HEAD CRUSHED PASSING UNDER BRIDGE While riding on tho top of a freight cur. Klmor Jlatchener, twenty-three, year old, of 2IJ0 Bnsl Norrls street, n Heading Hallway brakeman, was Instantly killed when his head was struck by the framework of n bridge over tho tracks early to day. The accident occurred near Frankford Junction. He was found on the top of the car with the sldo of his hood crushed In. BREAD FAMINE MENACE IN BUENOS AIRES HUISNOH AlltKH. Dec. 36. Four of u broad famine Increased hero today when tbera were addition to the rank of striking? baker. The situation,' as to settle ment ot the strlko. remained unchanged today. NEW INSANITY EVIDENCE IN WAITE CASE NEW YORK, Dec. 26 That Dr. Arthur W. Wnlte. awaiting death at Hlng Slnff for the murder of lit wealthy fathcr-ln-law, John K. Pock, of Orand Ilaplds, Mlph.. hud confessed to hlajirother, Frank Walte. that he hud secreted i Itottlo containing poon In Frank Walte' home shorty before his arrest wus disclosed In a state ment burned bore by the condemned man's brother. Frunk Walesasserted this evi dence would be presented to tlfe Court of Appeals In un effort to uoUtln a new trial for Doqjor AVaJle on the ground of insanity. ROADS WORK TO RELIEVE FREIGHT CONGESTION NBW YOIUC, Dec. 29- A committee, of railway ofllclala is tp establish an onice In Detroit with a view tu eliminating the congestion there arising out of the cr shortage situation, -It was announced by the American Hallway Association. Ship ments to Detroit eorwlgners who in unable to unload Immediately will bo restricted, 8trlujiivt measures ate to be adopted aUo to reduce the accumulation of ears eke where. BRITISH DESTROYERS COLLIDE A3JJD SI1SIC; 55 LOST LQSKBQUi X)m eV-Tfee Adiplralty annaumm thnt twa tfeajreyfrsj Were nnk in a collision In the North Sea, an Dmfear 21 dHrllg verybad weather, Six oftleers and forty-nine men were tb GOVERNOR CANCELS HAHltlHUUItO, Dee. Jfl. it we announeed for the Qevernor and Mrs. Hrtinv bau.gh that soelal engagements at tbe Executive Mansion hod been ouneeled for the week owing to the death of tjie Oovenwr' fetbor. Qeorge O. Uriunbaugh, t Marktes burg. funtti84oo County. Tbeee Included a Oictner loHuUtor ICoo. of Cntoa, Tu-da- evening, a dinner to former President Taft Thursday ovcnla, and the usual New Year' reception next Mooda. NEWS. CITY TO OLD POINT COMFORT 20, M. E. J. JnckwUlunrrivctl at from Atlantic City irt a CinUss liy- record time, according to obacrvo.u. the tievero cold. SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS U. S. SHIPS SPEED TO SINKING CRAFT Maryland, Which Wirelessed Distress, May HaVo Foundered in Storm CREW'S PATE UNKNOWN Heavy Seas Add to Peril Rescue Parties Off Nowport of NHWroTtT, It, U Dec, SI. The ateatrr hip Maryland, which early today wire lessed that she waa In distress about 14 miles southeast of here, la believed to liars con down. Iie fate of her crew Is it mystery. llevenue cutters nnd vessels which started st once for the Maryland's position have not teimrted, but the Maryland's wireless has been stilled ever since the first calf. Mariners here pointed out thnt If she wee still afloat lm undoubtedly would continue to send calls to guide the rescuers. There Is a bad sea runnlnc to lh east nnd n, cold north itnle, which strengthened the belief here that the Maryland coutd net sun It e. lttr first message stated thatbef engine rtam was being flooded. That-was almost twelve hours ago, While It Is not definitely certain. It I believed thai the Maryland Is the lt9S ton vessel belonging to the New York, I'hlladeiphln and Norfolk riallroad Com pany, which sailed from Philadelphia o Saturday with a general cargo for Indos, ., Grave fears nro fell for the safety of her crew. Uten If they escaped the vessel. It was polnltM out, they could not hop to aurtlte long tn the heavy seas In a small boat. So serious does the Coast duard Service consider tbe condition ot tha Maryland UuU the cuttor dremhnm has been added to those already on the war to help, making four Government boats speeding to the Mary land's rescue. A French steamship, the name of which could not he learned, was sighted today by coast guard lookouts here flying signals of distress three miles oft Oayhead. The ves set appeared to be resting easily tn Arts ttater. With tha weather moderating; It W not belfcted she Is tn anydanger. ' A Urltlsh vessel ot 3912 tons, the Mary, land, built In Glasgow, cleared the p?rt of Vhllndelphla December 30 with a cargo- of merchandise. Sho was reported to have cleared lleedy Island December S3. .The record of American and foreign shipping the owner of the ship. Captain llayford la In command of the vessel. If this la the ship reported sinking, she could tery well have reached the loeatjen deecrlbed In tho foregoing dispatches. MEXICAN "SHOWDOWN"' . TODAY, DEMAND OF U.& Cnrranzn Must Sign or Refuse to Accopt Protocol Already Framed WASHINGTON, De. 38 The United States Is tiled of tho evasions and preten stons of Vimustlnno Carrnnxa. de facte ruler of Mexico, This wus mndo plain In official circles today, when It was admitted that Ids slgnaturo to'n repudiation of the border protocol had been demanded. He has not been served with any ultimatum ThaV Is not the Administration way But ho has been told, In firm and unmistakable language, that it reply otrtllnlnr his stand on the protocol Is "espected" not later than midnight tonight Secretary of the Interior Franklin JC I.ane, who Is chairman of the Amrc section of the American-Mexican commis sion, said today the Administration wa tired of fruitless discussion with the Mex ican representatives. Tho tell of secrecy which surrounded much of the recent negotiations In Phila delphia Is now lifted The Mexican section of the commiwion w ","'". """ that the modified protocol , submitted by General Carranxa would not be accepted under any circumstances. It was told also, that the protocol signed by the full com mission nt Atlontlo Clly a few weeks sga was the only one the United States Intended to draw up and ngree to, and that It must bo accepted or rejected In the event of notification of accept ance of tho protocol reaching here before midnight, another meeting of the commission will bo held here a week from today, to make preliminary arrangements to pro, oeed with the negotiations. If It If rejected,. Miv I.a!io sold, th course of the Admin istration waB problematical Whether the Mexican situation would reach a sharper crisis today than any la years hinged on one demand by Carranxa. His modification nt the protocol, rejected by the American members of the commis sion at Philadelphia last week, waa In th main the Insertion of n agreement that Mexican do facto troops be granted the right lo cros Into American territory In pursuit of bapdlta This. It was said, was due as a recognition of the overelgnty of Mexioo to offset that right assumed by Amsrlean troop. General Carranxa was dlsplsased like wise with the arrangement n the protocol agreed upon at Atlantlo City, which left uncertain dale tor 111 wltlulrawal- f th Pershing column While officials her are confident that, with the Increasing rebel aellvltl In northern Mexico, the Ameran troopi are a positive protection to muo of the territory under Carranxlata control they tainted out that 'for horn consump tion," at least, the d facto leader must appear to Insist on an immediate wUhr ilruwol of the column on the ground tHt It constitutes a menace to Mexican sov relgnty. MUHI)iHED MAN IDENTIFIED Victim of Crime Chester Waa Isas Taylorof Pittsburgh Dec. The b4y. yi thO street brldfa here early Sunday raorib, with 'gunshot woua4 la Uie baejc wa wentinea at nKu ioaay urn isuue isywr, reetdent ( Pittsburgh Taylor was employed at the Hewu Anns Oomiiiny plant and bearded la stone. T1i Identification of the Ma ; was Mtabnshed by ioka Mat tier, at Day etreet. PUlaaeleltla. A brother of dead man called V the Morgue liter Is tb day a4 Mois4 ttw boAy VmaaCf tauriti are wrktag im th tut, but vc faU4 t ai oy MMKh fur te crlw euaiiTHa. a . maWBfSUBU n hUkm ,w wutWe U HM W
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