'T ' -t rr'fW''fS'' "CfW V fT , $" Ik- C I?" E r e re 1$ B k't r j,1. 4 PRIORITY ORDERS GIVEN TO COAL AND FORAGE Lovejt Aims to Relieve Fuel '- Famine and Feed Scarcity in Southwest WASHINOTON. Nov 30 A priority order Kllns preference to coat and coke shipments, and to coul and coke, ctrs to nnd from tho mines and coil and cokov center"", wan Issued today by Judge Robert S. I.oett, Government prior ity administrator. This order was Issued at the direct re quest of Fuel Director Garfield, and Is de signed to relievo the threitencd fuel famine throughout the country Under tho order fuel shipments will he expedited on every railway In tho country. Another priority order by Judge T,ovett gives preference In car supply and trins portatlon to cottonseed cake, cottonseed meal, hay, rice, utr.ivv. hulls and forage from all points In Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansis nnd Missouri to points In Texas and New Mexico The only com modities to hao priority ocr thce fongo products nrc lle stock, perishables, human foodstuffs. vrallrond supplies, coal and Gov ernment shipments The purpose of the order Is to supply feed for cattle In Texas nnd New Mexico, where a prolonged drought his destrojed the usual foddei British Cabinet Rejects Peace Plea Continued from Piibp One Ing comparisons were made In his first paragraph I.ans-downo ivs- flcrninttv whmild lie tfilil 'Unit the annihi lation of Clernianj as u grrnt power wns not ele"lreel." In his rcplv to the Pope the President said "We s.cek no material adantage of any kind. We believe that the Intolerable wrongs done In this w ir bv the furious and brutal power of the Imperlil German Gov ernment ought to bo rep ilreel, but not at the expense of the socrelgntv of any people, Punitive dannges, the cllnirinlcr ment of empire, the ettihIMiment of nrlfWli unci eclnlip einnomlr Irngiies, we deem Inexpedient mid In the end wnre than futile, no prnprr IihhIs for pence of an kind, leant of nil nn enduring prare." gkumaxv s govkunmi:nt In his second plank I.ansdowne sas That we do' not eecclc to Impose on the German people ii form of go eminent ngnlnnt their e heeler.' On that subject the President Is strongly on record In all of his state papers growing out of the prc-ent war Ills litest utter ance on that line In his note to the Pope ' e eunnot tiiUo the wore! of the present rulers of Germain a a guarantee of anv thlng thut U to endure, tiniest epllrltl supported b sutlt conclusive evidence of the will and purposes of tho (termini peoples thenisehes as the other peoples of the world would be JilMlflrel 111 nereptlllg. Without such guarantees ttcitles of settlement, agreements for disirmiment, coenmts to set up small nations, f mide with the Ger man Government no nun, no u itlon could depend on We must aw lit borne new evi dences of the purposes of tlio gie.it peoples of the Central l'owers God grant It nny be glien toon and In .1 w.i to restore tho confidence of all people eierjwhero In the faith of nations and the possibility of a. covenanted peace " 'PLACi; IN TI1U SL'N" Section three, by I.in-clovvne, bis 'That, exrept as u legitimate war meas ure, we do not desire to elen Gerinilliv her plnre umong the great e iiinniere lnl teiun tries." Tho Picsldenta replj to this Is short and sharp, he saving "The American people believe that peace should rest upon the I iUits of peoples, not the rights of governments the rights of the peoples great or snull, vveik or power ful their equal right to frti dom and se curity and self-government, nnd to u par ticipation upon fair terms In the rronniulc opportunities of the world, the (iermtin people of foitrse Included If thev will ac cept eqiiulltj nnd not domination." i'iu:i:uom or thi: srs Lord L.anidowne's fourth proposition on which he would enlighten the German peo ple savs "That we ure prepared ufler the war. In concert with the other powers, to examine the International problems connected with the freedom of the seas." On this subject tho President told the Senate, on January 22 last that 'So far as practicable ever great ppople now struggling toward a Tull development of Its resources and of Its powers should do assurea a uireci outlet to the greit high wajs of the sea And the paths uKij l!9S' jKfUUm VICTROLA IV-A $20.00 Records your selection 3.00 Total cost $23.00 Pay $3 down, $2.50 monthly VICTROLA VI-A $30.00 Records your selection 3.75 Total cost $33.75 Pay $4 down, $3 monthly VICTROLA VIII-A $45.00 Records your selection 4.00 Total cost $49.00 Pay $4 down, $3 50 monthly VICTROLA IX-A... $57.50 Records your selection 5.00 Total cost $62.50 Pay $5 down, $4 monthly Call, -phone or write C. J. Downtown 1117-1119 Customers Pay of the sea must alike and In law bo free. Tho freedom of tho seas Is tho sine qua non of pence, equality and co-operation. It need not be dlfllrult either to define or cure the freedom of the sens If the Gov ernments of the world sincerely desire to come to nn agreement concerning It." LKAGUn VOll PUACIJ The last point made by Lord Lansdowno Is that: "Mf lire prepared to enter Into nn Inter national part under which ample oppor tunities would be nlTordeil for the settle ment of International disputes b peaielul means." Almost since the very outbreak of the war the President has been emphatic In his advocacy of an International tribunal to settln matters of dispute between nations and to end for all time armed conflicts His most concrete utterance on tint subject nlsd was tnado to the Senate on January 22,'when ho said "Peace cannot be had without concession nnd sacrifice There can bo no sense of safetv and equalltv among, tho nations If great preponderating armaments nro hence forth to continue here nnd theic to be built up and maintained t nm i)r,). posing as It wcic, that the nations should with one accord adopt the doctrine of Presi dent Monroe as the doctrine of the world, that no nation should seek to extend Its pollcv over an other nation or people but that everv people should be left free to de termine Its own policy. Its own wa of development, unhindered, unthreatened, un afraid, tho little along with the power ful When all nations unite to act in the Mine sense nnd with the same pui poso all act In the common Intel est and are free to live their own lives under a common protection I am proposing gov ernment bv the consent of tho governed, hat fieedom of the seas which In Intern i tlonal conference after conference represen tatives of the fnlted States have urged with the eloquence of those who are the con vinced disciples of llbertv, and that modera tion of armaments which makes of armies nnd navies a power for order nierelv. nut an iinstrument of aggression or selllsh violeuc e," i xiTi:r stti:s Timoeoti i u.king The Administration ofllcl il who thus sum marized the views of the President as out lined by the Chief Executive himself then said Because the American policy Is s0 well known tw the I nlted .States, and even the entire world It Is uullkelv ttliat Lindownes utterances enn have any effect here cither In official quarters or on the members of Congress We aro through talking If the Inter-Allied Conference wero to outline anew tho war alms, well and good We will accept anv action taken In Paris Hut heie in America wo are through talking lhe entire forces of the I'nlted States are being utilized even where, to pres the war to a successful conclusion Germany knows on what terms sho can get peace Let peaco discussion center In Berlin In Washington we will talk only war and in ike onlv war prep iratUns until the war is won and the Issues for which we arc fighting made secure This ollliial inide it verj plain tint. In his opinion, the pressing bv the Marquis of I.insdowne of his views .it this tlmo was certilii to add to the general political crisis in Great Britain ' It gives the opposition to Premier Llovd George for the first time a concrete issue" said this odlcial Hut It will in no way weaken British participation In the war' Premier Clemenceau s speech todiy barely exceded a hundred words Gentlemen" he s ild 'in the name of the l'rene h republic the honor of welcoming vou falls upon me In this grcctest of w irs It is the feeling of the supreme solldarltv of peoples which unites us in tills moment to win on the nYM of b ittle the right to a peace which shall be .a true peace of human itv It is for tills we are here In this ad mirable leunion of lupe and eluti well pre pared to make everv sacrifice ilenunilcd bv the alliance which no Intrigue and no weak ening can ever Impair Our t isk Is to tr.ms 1 ite Into nets those loftv feelings wlierebv we .are inimated Our order of the d iv t work Let us wenk " M Plnehon then outlined the questlnn to be examined and the method of work to be followed The resolutions of the l'rene h lepiesent.itivts hiving been adopted without, discussion, the conference divided Into sec tions In which the v irious allied delegitinns ire ropiesenteel These sections are finances, imports and transportation, arm iment mu nitions aviation food anil blockade Kich of the commissions is being presided over bv the Trench minister whoso department corresponels to the subject under cun-lelf r c Hon Diplomatic, military and naval eiucs. tlons will be treated under the direction of the ministers of those departments The general meeting ended at 11 o'clock when the delegates left the Foreign Ulllce First X. C. I'. .Man in Rattle Home Tho tlrst enlisted man In tho Pennsvi V mil National Guard to be in the trenches while u battle was in progress hergeint Georgo M il im of 7 1 12 Uldge avenue arrived home In tlmo to spend Thanksgiving with his familv He returned with Major General Charles ( lement Christmas Records at HEPPE'S TOMORROW! A fine new list of Records goes on bale tomorrow, including "The Crucifix," sung by McCormack and Werrenrath, and "Silent Night, Holy Night." In addition, there are attractive new dance Records and war melodies that you will want. For those who have been thinking of buying Victrolas, they may be purchased for cash, charge or through the Heppe Rental-Payment. Call, phone or write full particulars. HEPPE OUTFITS VICTROLA X-A $85.00 Records jour selection 5.00 Total cost $90.00 Pav $5 down, $5 monthly VICTROLA XI-A SU0.00 Records your selection 8 00 Total cost $118.00 Pay $8 down, $6 monthly VICTROLA XIV $165 00 Records jour selection 10.00 Total cost $175.00 Pay 310 down, $8 monthly VICTROLA XVI $215.00 Records j our selection 10.00 Total cftst $225.00 Pay $10 down, $10 monthly for particulars of the Heppo Rental-Payment Plan Heppe & Son Cheitnut Street Uptown 6th & Thompson Streets No War Tax on Victrolas or Records EVENING LEDGER-PHILADELPHIA,- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, New Tax Rate Placed at $2.35 Continued from I'nica line Klcven cents for tho care of the public lilghwnvs night cents for tho supply of wntcr Three cents for the enre of markets nnd cltv property Llghtceu cents for tho police. 1 light cents for fire. Two cents for prisoners Ten cents for the expenses of the County Commissioners , Sixteen cents for supplies Tort -lhe cents, for oilier expenses Chairman Joseph P. Gaffne) In urging tho new rate, said "Wo need the $1 75 rnto to cover expenses nnd to provide a h ilanco for needs that mnv arle dutlng tho vear It will piovlde for all manda muses that are In the n iture of peimnnent Improvements This burden we need not s.ieldlo on tho tnxpijcrs, as the manda muses can be funded In another vv.ij " It was Mist proposed to make the' tc lnl rate ?J 30, with the cltv lucre ise onlv foltv-nio cents t'pon It being shown that a $170 rate would vlelil $IS,?nn,l!H,'H llllam McCloskev of the Sixteenth Ward ill dared th it a bilanee of ll'iii.ISS would not be a sifetv mirgiii for mxt veai On motion e f Sic lect Councllniiti Charles Segei, i higher rate ws (Ixed thus leaving the financiers a bilmce of Sl.OJI 'ill over rsti. mated needs The bill was leportcd to Common Council Before fixing the rale tlie rimtue Com mlttee huel before It Director Joseph Mac Liughlln, of the Dip irltnent of Supplies with a view to cutting down the $1 .'!", r, demanded for supplies for Ills lhe Di rector asurcd the committee tint bee iuse of w irtlme prices be could not cut one ponnv and added that ho would probabh be back for moie monev before the eloe of 1918 S'atati Irereases figure largrlc in the growing expenses lhe pavroll increase for 1113 Is M.5in7i7. This includes the s claries cf Ilo new firemen ,s v months ago vein n there was a ilemuml for ne w places anil sal irv incte.isps the pivroli was boosted bv $1 ."'.'.' 1S3 eldeel to the in ireise for 101S the total lucre ise in s ila rle and new positions within six months Is S , 0G2 1"iJ Items of malntcti em e mil sup plies as ilnallv approval todaj, total $27 450 31S Allies Warn Russia of Peril in Peace Offer ( eiiillniieil freim l'.ice line added slmll u approval and sigtuflc mtlv dcclaied We are willing to tcervo until a liter elite the problems which hive been illv til ing Us Deputy htrcsman deel ireil Italv's pun Miment "was merited in his speech ap proving Vou Hertllng Count von WeM irp le.iile r of the Germ in Con-el vatives. added his emphitie Mippoit of the new regime and advoe itcd the stern est me miles of war ag UnH Geimanv s foes ' conclllitorv spirit ' lie eleel ired enili piolongs the wai I lie swords of coumiest mu-t be utilized for Germinj's safetv in the futuie ' The onlv note of dNapprov.il in the gen eral chorus of approb itlon and pledges of support c ime from Pr Hugo Hna-e mineiiltv i-ijel illst leader '-epirnte pc ice Willi lliissia is neit enough llmtoi 11 c tie asserted U e want i generil peace with no aniesatioiis east or west s If to cmphaMic the oveiwlic lining ma joiltv which the Government now i oni- "Hau You u Little "Why" Hoy in jour homo? Then write for the beautifully illustrated 78-)aire! booklet tontaimntr some of the pu7zlliifr iiies tonb answeted by the Book of Knowl edge. It will be sent ftee by the Grolier Society, .'08 Denckla Building, Phila. Immediate Delivery Large Bull Dog Bunting Service Flags If Miii ne (I a tun; "rriltr J In p: In a Iiiiitj . tilt, 'iihone or ulre far on or IIip-p; t, 1 1 ami 1" star. ", K, lit, f ami K star ',, 11, 11, J t ami ,'H shirs 1 " i ami -!H tar i fnr ul lit li u il ft trs whh h I h fi r- I II v r or an tiitilxl rt. 4v e. ft. -X K ft lixlU ft. All hn hp In- ! H'll' sulJe(t to iireihnw oiilt. nth r . m n mini lir of ntfini m If t nl r i rompt i nl for nrit ItM urd r blink iinl implex f Uuki Von Uuntintf Louis Fink & Sons : Good Flags Hell I'lieine, Murket '-M0 56 H. 7th Slreet ubove Market, near Arch) BRANCH STORE, 19 SOUTH 8TH STREET l uil ' ic hit h Struct Banners St 1)0 up for catalogue and .t -. gH mantis In the nelchstag under Hcrtllnir, the house panned tho wnr credit bill to Us nec ond rending. Count von Hertllng referred to the fact thnt tho IlUBslan Government has nent from TwirRkoo-Solo a wireless communication signed by Trevtzky nnd I.cnlne nnd ad dressed to the Governments nnd the peoples of tho belligerent countries, proposing that negotiations for a truce nnd a general peaco bo opened nt nn enrly date, and said: "I didn't hesitate to declare that In tho proposals of tho Ilusslan Government, to far as at present known, debatable prin ciples on which the opening of negotiations mnv be based mnv be recognized nnd that I am ready to enter Into such so soon as tho rtusslnn Government sends representa tives having full proofs for this purpose. I hope anil wish that these efforts will soun tike definite shape and bring us Pence " The Chancellor presented himself before the llelchstng nnd delivered n long speech. In which he dwelt upon nil the current problems of the Internal nnd external situ ations After some personal observations on the war, tho Chancellor referred to the noine pontics or me empire, alluding to the Introduction of the I'russl in franchise nro posnl and the Government's new measures which extend social and political legls'a lion in Cermiuv, and In regard to the in ilntenance of a censorship profesved him self, in contradistinction to the stand of tho Ihitente Powers In fivor of a liberal conception of the right of free opinion After an affecting appeal for unity on the internal front, the Chancellor spoke about as follows on the general political world situation I have taken over from my highly hon ored pieileie"-ors in office a precious heri tage namel to cherish our friendship with The Cushion Pillows the Pavement Caution : The Genuine Original Cushion Shoes Are Sold Only at No. 8 North 13th Street Ask to See Our CUSHION I 'Nv Tomorrow's Special Overcoats for Men $25 At the William H. Wanamaker Store, 1217-19 Chestnut Street Without a doubt the most notable overcoat value to be found in Phila delphia. We say this in the certain knowl edge that it will be impossible for men and young men to duplicate them at this figure. We know, because we made them ourselves of our own good, all-wool materials with the finest tailoring our own benchmen tailors know how to do which means the best to be found anywhere. It Is Important for You to Remember THAT THESE OVERCOATS ARE $30, $35, $38 AND $40 QUALITIES WITH THE MEASURE OF VALUE FULL TO OVERFLOWING IN EACH INSTANCE. One particular model we have. ex actly duplicated from a style evolved by a famous Fifth Avenue tailor, re- garded as one of the best originators of men's fashions in America. It is a beautifully styled overcoat, and expresses his idea (and we agree with him in his opinion) of what a gentleman requires in the way of an overcoat that is at once beautiful, warm, comfortable, practicable and yet luxurious. $25 Two hundred and forty-six over coats, not one of which should remain in our stocks when the store closes tomorrow at'six o'clock. William H. 1217-19: Chestnut Street , AW JZuZJrT-Ti- ,. i ' I1 II iChil i i i i iilli Auitrlft-Hungary, Turkey and Bulgaria. Our alliances with these threo fitatcs wero concluded on different dates, but their nlm Is common the realization of national Ideals, tho safeguarding of our territorial possessions and tho warding oft of enemy attacks. Tho pre-eminent nature of this nlm has uteeled our resolution In the long nnd bloody struggle nnd will sustain us until the end Is In sight. Our faithful allies, to whom wo have been drawn In defense of our most sacred possessions, nnd In combination with whom deeds of Incomparable grentness have been performed on the battlefields and nt home, have my grntltude nnd ndmlrntlon AMERICA INSISTS ON SYMPATHY FOR RUSSIA By LOWELL MELLETT tnlfrel rmi Staff e"orrri)on("iit K-oftVlU.. 1M7. , H.A;n...Wn '-'Vo'VolltUs'r B mom r,",..."---- - . . h j Ti,e results OI IOC icu'u,,u : sttiCd .i.. i.,..eilnn of world democracy, America Is not Inclined to look upon Russia sole" from the viewpoint of the aid her re liabllltate.l armies might bo to the Allies II it llussla should return to the fight Is a matter of cNtieme nciesstj. but he l'n ted States would not see her shackled again In the bonds of despotism to gain " Thoeni:nited States Is not going to stand lij and Fee democratic advantages in llus "la lost through lack of svmpihv from other nations allied In the fight against autocracy , , . . The I'nlted Press Is Informed on high Shod as we urge you to be, the im pact of each step you take is tem pered as if a rug were underfoot. 9fc4Meed CUSHION SHOES For Men and Women Relieve your back and head from the harsh jolts of city walking. The pavements are made agreeable to your feet. Cold and dampness can not penetrate our patented cushion insole composed of lamb's wool and a solid sheet of cork, so that your feet will be dry and warm in even the severest winter weather. You will delight in the sensa tion of your first walk in these shoes. Most Styles $7 to $9 - SOLE HOUSE SLIPPERS Wanamaker 1917 authority thnt this nttltuele on the part of America Id lcln clearly lirexcntccl to tlio dclcirates of the lntcr-Allleu Coun cil, who held their first session eitcrelny. !teircentatlei of ill Hie nations arc thinking nhout Ittiiila nt present nl.ocr errjthlnK clec Colonel House iintl Ills associates are clcotliiB thcinschcs to the tal of iiinlntnliiliiK A. lied sliiliitli toward tho roolutlein. Talk of "traitors" must ceiio In ells ciirhIiik ltusa, tho American cleleKntes hio pointedly Iniprciseel upon icpresentn tlcn of other nation It N ltnl to the Alllef that llussl i tc coer hoi tliihtlnB power. Hut tho mem bers of the Aineilcm mliflou be'lcc th.it gS5?SS5i35SS'aJks5JtS A &fa Every heme thai has electricity in it should have a REGINA Electric Vacuum Cleaner I ; limit le itfiHM In nccltin mnii nwrri lne Ins eli'l Ifi II- n I .ii -cio.n. inrrni cillhoit wcntlrcr out k ll. to S3 o ic ohii-w'inn nt reli'irnt. 9 nt rt: i& 1 ii.l. of I .iiV" y 9 lhm in reiir vyjfc F.l LIOTT-LEWIS ELECTRICAL i iAspV' r ; iM Hohtrn th labor M nf tht Aomr (l 1 I. Grafonoia and Columbia Records To make sure of having music for the holi. days, come and make ymur selection tomorrow. Wc will (lclher it now or just before Christmas day, whichever too prefer. As you know this is the finest phonograph made and is chosen for its magnificent tone and remarkably beautiful appearance M 4R?fB! Pay As You Play ! All Styles $18 to $215 No one thing gies more pleasure for so little cost as a phonograph, and our complete dcpaitment will permit ou to select a Columbia Grafonoia to fit your personal taste and the limitations of jour pockctbook. week delivers a "Grafonoia" to jou. i Jf Oq) areete!! .be1relia,bVnr;ielii g " iL-Zll re. iiiiuit long after less uscfu.f Cj I V'Wll ploi ..'' and attractive arrav ns to hold jrtVd j v l fLl X mc " Vllboun.1 by their -B'te- ($ I iUf-n It almost makes on feel as if o IPZA VGSt onterc,i,biHUM?c ohViuk Jsjl v rV'f "aernumerous. But the f J XvyVv biR fiuri,riso com,es s!J $ Buy Your Clothes A i 1 This week and I J ll A Save Money , Ctjf I Extra Sale! J ll l These special price induce- ( I S iients will permit you to buy 1 1 'jSj your clothes ami save money W 1 I I a to apply on your Christmas I I a Come i and bee them for J I . m yourself and take udvanta';e n l . 1 I '' fg of our liberal na ment plan II III I P. by which you "IJuj of Stern'' I ' J, ,: I and "Pay As You Earn." II Tl-. i Men's ad Women's $ffl ;J A clean-up of sc?ial hundred of Mfsl a this season's most popular styles. tA t J Sizes are somewhat broken, but the kBL a S2S in. $28 Values r&.S Women's Coat Special This allotment Is composed of the choicest htvlen and fabrics of the season, iriuucunv nil tlio new mi terials i s i i , Is are iiicludeil. jrv 7c tho 1 line iiw-m JI I U.O 0 colorful p1.mli from to til S2S.00 Value TEIrl(N& i v while tho SlaM, are recoVeTlhTZTl the rmnliii . . "nnr ---""' IMUSL hn b. . a . thetlc aid , nussla n ruu,. ' ternal affairs and Rn,L "J 1 IntrlBues , cr ,rt"n A more Kinp-,tet.c under.! , llussla,, conditio,,,, and Z ? l.er people Is thedrst .-,?., ?lbl,l" lou of the Atnerlrnn .t.i ntll learned today " del'8t(a 1, l'rcmler Miijd (!e0Ke i)0in,.. , 1 riiiic-ci ciiioukii n,0 hntl(., ", '"ni hjj iiirous'i lack of Hynin..ii,..i. ' ln Aliu?! the l'utento Towers ctlon $ lhe I rnnm.inel etiut ne nil rnnp ur. mil rloanlnir th n., ., ' jJ'R Tli limi I irnni'r with tie 'mil ,, "" J1',''.""- l ill nnl rtn.l nn i ...c. -n . ': '".. "firm tlio eirp.l. No mrh I rit.li ... f M rlohiolnlrnti 10 ii m it r lnm pi K .n.tr B with ui rintjj,J5j ". m prl o f 10. IT "n f t nri'vinMt m u.. n.. ..:.,"": l.nrlp Ulior .ntlnc i.-ill.m.y J' "" " lmm llt c. ir .hocrro . u, .. ""l rrrn eiinrnirii nn i miT i tern ohii... . " bu cur nerrlro I. ri;rK oflleitlon to I'linnr cnlnut rnt CO., Inc., 1017-21 Rac Strett Men's Overcoat Special , You have the ihoiie of ble roomT lilitarv 0eriont as well a 111! ,........, ";,-,,.. trim Roini-iorin-iiiiuiii "" . : in ii.. --CI. loaa thnn -' one oi iiicni norm ;-- "y- Ilig roiin.l collnrs niu C" O.50 poar as el, as I Q"fV patih poeld-ts $28.00 Value m A little each V,4-.A.A ..Jfc J?&W .-v,; tyr&K f -"' .: 3 -AT ' rV'Aivv, 5'vJKfc. xyt-r 3A- -4 4&.r . kM . .-.- y - , JT "
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