' Teace Step WTmsm mdeirs of Warrir %twm *• , w HARRISBURG liSpSlllt TELEGRAPH l)c Star-Jn&cpcn&cnt * f LXXXVI— No. 19314 PAGES PEACE PROPOSALS MA SENT TO BELLIGERENT GOVERNMENTS; PENNA. GUARD ORDERED RESTORATION OF BELGIUM, SERBIA ANB RUMANIA ARE SUGGESTEB IN MESSAGE Wants Peaceful Solution of the Problems of Alsace-Lorraine, Trent, Trieste and Poland; Washington Has Unofficial Advice; Does Not Meet War Aims of Allies; Entente Officials Believe Step Was Inspired by Germany in an Attempt to Split Them in a Conflicting Discussion of Objects By Associated Press Rome, Aug. 14. Peace proposals made by Pope Benedict have been delivered to all the belligerent governments. The Pope suggests restoration of Belgium, Serbia and Rumania and peaceful solution of the problems of Alsace-Lorraine, Trent, Trieste and Poland according to reports received from Vatican sources. It is expected the proposals will be published to-day by the Vatican. WILSONS PRINCIPLES PEA CE ARE INCLUDE PROPOSALS OF <■ Washington, Aug 14.—An unofficial outline of Pope Benedict's peace proposals received here discloses that the pontiff includes some of the principles of world peace for which President Wilson has declared. Among the pope's proposals are reduction of armaments, freedom of the seas and that there shall be no retaliatory struggle after the war for world commercial supremacy. These are regarded as the foundation stones of the Pope's plan. The Pope's proposal declares that the injuries to all belligerents have been so great there should be no thought of reparatio nexcept for the return of territory. Included in the restoration of territory the Pope's proposals insists should be the return to Germany of all her colonies, as well as the Complete restoration of Belgium to her sovereignty. The Pope's proposals which, al-i ready have , been delivered to the resident ambassadors and ministers of the warring powers in Rome, is 1 quite long, making in print some thing more than a column of large newspaper type. Although special efforts are being made to fecilitate its transmission to the United States, this may not be effected for at least a day or two. Meanwhile, however, an accurate outline of the principal points of the Pope's communication is in the hands of the government here and already has received thoughtful con- ] sideraiion. I U. S. WILL GIVE MISSIVE DEEP CONSIDERATION CONSULTATION WITH ALLIES "Y\ ashmgttm, Aug. 14.—-The State Department acknowledged that it has received unofficial knowledge of Pope Benedict s peace proposals before to-day's news dispatches were received here. No official cognizance can be taken of it until the proposal is conveyed officially. What ever consideration is given to it will be after consultation with the allies. At the Apostolic delegation all knowledge of the pope's proposal was disclaimed. It was said the papal delegate had not transmitted it to the United States government and did not expect to do so. Ihe opinion was expressed that it would come through a neutral government. See Hand of Kaiser' Within the entente diplomatic circles, the opinion was as freely and openly promptly expressed that the peace proposal was inspired by Germany and was an attempt to split the allies in a conflicting discussion of their war aims. The extent of the State Department's information does not indicate through what chan nel the proposal will be convey ed and gives no information from which an inference might be raun as to whether it -will come through one of the allied governments or through a dignitary •><<' Not Meet Aims Officials were unusually explicit in saying that it could not be dis cussed until it came officially be fore the government and were em phatic in declaring that no state ment whatever could be reported as reflecting the official view. ln Inference might be drawn from the undercurrents which were start ed in an official circles by the re port, a trained observer would ven ture the opinion that the proposal Is ono which would not be discussed In good faith by the allies but that It does not meet'their war alms. It was Indicated that a peace pro posal coming from the Pope the first actual proposal of the kind to come from the Vatican would necessarily have to be considered carefully and deliberately and that Suicidal War In eloquent language the pontiff describes the terrible conditions ex -1 isting in Europe, which he declares is headed for destruction unless the belligerents are willing to listen to appeals of disinterested friends to cease a suicidal war. Such condi , tions, the Pope feels, amply justify liini in taking the present opportun ity to suggest what may be, he hopes, at least a foundation upon which peace negotiations may lie initiated. Basis For Negotiations lAt best Pope Benedict's proposals are only suggested as a rough basis for such negotiations, and heraldized an answer convincing to the world would necessarily have to be made. Catholics Want Peace How far the peace proposal re flects the close relationship of the Vatican with Austria whose earnest desire for peace despite German in formation is well known or how far it reflects the Catholic agitation for peace in Germany no one here would venture to say. It was recalled how ever, that leading Catholics were prominent figures in the recent peace flurry ln Germany. May Come Through Spuln Announcement that the Spanish ambassador at Home had transmit ted Pope Benedict's proposals to the Italian government and the opinion expressed at the Apostolic delegation here that they might be delivered to the United States by u neutrul, led to that the details in all their complex ity may be worked out patiently and in a spirit of conciliation by the bel ligerents themselves. To Avoid Future Wars Unqualified approval of President Wilson's plan for the avoidance of future wars by some form of inter national organization which shall have behind it the necessary power to enforce Its judgments is given by Pope Benedict, who declares that along with such a splendid project must go an effective arrangement for reduction of armaments to a point [Continued on Page 12.] the possibility that the Spanish am bassador here, Juan Riano, might convey them to the State Depart ment. The Spanish embassy's only in formation to-day, it was said there, had been received from the Asso ciated Press dispatches. Without advices of any kind from their own governments, the entente embassies were intensely interested in the Associated Press cablegrams from Rome. Diplomatic practice prevents au thorized expressions of opinion for publication, but It was apparent at once that the peace proposal falls on unreceptlve ears, so far as the diplo mats here are concerned. There war, no disposition to ascribe [Continued on Page 12.] HARRISBURG, PA., TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 14, 1917, LAUNCHES MOVE POPE BENEDICT ■ who has made an earnest move for peace by addressing proposals to all the belligerents. This is the second direct appeal by Pope Benedict to the belligerents. In July of 1015 the pontiff sent a let ter to them, inviting all friends of peace to unite with him in his desire to terminate'the war. It is expected the text of the new proposals will be published to-night in the official Vatican organ. CHINA DECLARES WAR ON GERMANY By Associated Press London, Aug. 14. R euter's Limited has been officially informed that China has declared war upon Germany and Austria-Hungary, the declaration dating from 10 o'clock this morning. SHARP LOCAL FIGHTS UNDER WAY ON FRONT French Penetrate the German Lines; Teuton Raiding Parties Bepulsed Few changes on the battle fronts are reported in to-day's dispatches. In France and Belgium, although sharp local engagements are under way, there has been no renewal of fighting: on a large scale. The Paris war office reports that the German lines near Bheims were penetrated in two places by French reconnoltering parties. German raid ing parties in the Champagne were driven back. A British destroyer has been sunk by a mine in the North Sea. The captain, two officers and forty-three men were saved. Arrest First Man For Evading Draft The first man arrested in Dauphin county charged with neglecting and refusing to register is Charles Jef ferson, 27 years old, a Virginia ne gro, who was arrested by the rail road detectives for illegal train rid ing, and detained in prison after the expiration of his ten-day sentence, by orders of Harvey T. Smith, deputy United States marshal. The marshal learned to-day that Jefferson is a slacker and also an cxconvict. He served a year in the Virginia Penitentiary at Richmond in 1915-16 for attempting to rob a physician. Alderman Hoverter adjudged Jef ferson a ..lacker. The railroad men referred the case to the marshal when ' Jefferson could not produce his registration card. WOULD PAY WAR COST OUT OF BIG PROFITS Minority Tax Bill Report Fa vors Exempting "Those Least Able to Bear It" By Associated Press Washington, D. C., Aug. 14.—A minority report ot the Senate finance committee on the war tax bill was presented to the Sena-te to-<fay by Senator I-a Follette with the con currence of Senators Gore and Thomas, recommending that war profits and biff Incomes be utilized as the principal sources of taxation In providing funds for the country's war needs. Contrary to expectations, Senator (Continued on Page 6) Lone German Airplane Havers Over Camp of U. S. Troops in France By Associated Press American Training Camp In France, Aug. 14.—A ' lone German airplane, flying so high as to he barely dis cernible in the cloud-flecked sky and evidently engaged in long-distance re connaissance work, passed over part of the American training area late yesterday afternoon. The enemy air craft alarm was sounded and all movements of troops were halted until the hostile plane was out of sight. .The weather continues warm and showery, hut does not Interfere with the training. Major General Slbert will soon re view the troopa of his command 25 OF 30 MEN PASS; 4 DO NOT ASK EXEMPTION Second County Board May) Send Out More Calls j After Tomorrow FIVE FAIL PHYSICAL TEST | Examinations in Third Divis ion to Start; Notify 100 in First Drafted men of the seeond county district continue to pass the physical tests with flying colors although many claim exemption on the grounds of dependent families. If the precentage of men not claiming exemption on any grounds does not make a decided increase more men will have to be called for the tests, the board announced. Until noon to-day only seventeen men had waiv ed the exemption claims, one hun dred and ninety-nine is the quota allotted to the second district. Of the first thirty called for this morn ing only five failed in the physical tests, two had previously enlisted, four waived exemption and the re mainder filed claims for support of dependonts. Others to Start The other two districts will start the wheels moving this week, to morrow the board of the third dis trict will start at Elizabethville, when twenty-five men will be ex amined. The first will commence [Continued on Page 4.] Soldiers in Trenches Regard Name "Sammy" Inapt and Ridiculous Ry Associated Press American Training Camp in France, Monday, Aug. 13. —Not un til the recent arrival in camp of cer tain American newspapers did the soldiers of the American expedition ary forces become aware that efforts were being made in certain quarters to fix upon them the name of "Sammy." That name is never heard on this side. Within the last few days the correspondent of the Associated Press has been approached by great numbers of officers and men asking that something be sent home telling the people there how the standard bearers of the American army really resent what they consider an inapt, undignified and irritating name. It can also be stated that the resentment does not rest with the officers and men of the army, but that it extends to all Americans resi dent in Paris and in other parts of France, many having written in to say they consider "Sammy" most un suitable for men who have come to France seriously and earnestly to fight for the liberties of the peoples of the world. "Please hit the 'Sammy' propa ganda as hard as you can," said an officer of distinguished rank to the correspondent to-day. "The men and officers would bo proud to have an appropriate nickname, but there is not one among us who thinks 'Sammy' is in any way suitable and it certainly is not desired. "The name jfloes not in any way suit a fighting man. We recognize, of course, that it is an effort to play upon the name of Uncle Sam, but who would think of calling Uncle Sam Uncle Sammy? It Is ridiculous." West Pointers particularly smile at "Sammy" for "sammy" has always been a nickname at the Military Academy for molasses. "Pass the sammy" is an old-time table phrase. MI CH TNTKKKST ON "HTM/ ' Announcement from Washington of formation of the division of na tional guard troops for service in Krance created much Interest at the Capitol. It was regarded as the first move in the disintegration of the organized militia. ,No state officials would comment upon the announced formation. SELIi AT PAR By Associated Press New York, Aug. 14.—A block of: $864,000 worth of 1-lberty bonds sold at par on the Stock Exchange here to-da.v. The closing price yesterday ' was 99.94. THE WEATHER] For HnrrlohurK nnd vicinity! I n "filled, with shower* thin aft ernoon or to-nlKlit| Wednesday fairs not much change In tem prrnturr. For Knalfrn I'rnnn.vlvniiln i Show er* thin afternoon or to-nlKhli ' Wednesday fnlri IlKht Mouth Hindu becoming went. Teniperaturei S a. m„ 70 deirrrea. Sum niae*. Hit] a. m. Moon i Full moon, September 1. River .Staleri 4.0 feet. Yesterday'* Weather lllKheMt temperature, ."a. l.oweM temperature, <l4. Mean temperature, 73. Normal temperature, 73. Single Copy, 2 Cents HOME EDITION TROOPS FROM HERE FIRST TO GO TO FRANCE War Department Perfects P lans to Send Pennsylvania Guardsmen and Troops From Twenty-six Other States and District of Columbia in One Big Expedition; Third Battery of Fourth Pennsylvania Infantry Among Units; Division to Be 20,000 Strong \\ ashington, Aug. 14. Plans for sending the first National Guard troops to France have been perfected by the War Depart ment with the organization of an expedition which will include troops from Pennsylvania, twenty-five other states and the Dis trict of Columbia. The commanding officer of the division will be Brigadier General W. A. Mann, of the Re gular Army, now chief of the Division of Militia Afiairs of the War Department. The states from which the National Guard troops are to be as sembled are: Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Wisconsin, New York Ohio, Georgia, Alabama, lowa, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota', Maryland, South Carolina, California, Missouri, Virginia, North (Continued on Pago 6) 4* ~r"> 4 4* 4 . T At, £> "fa •* i < f 4* f Chiles Pi: Summerall, appointed Brigadier General, *¥ § tw 4* *s A* $ <-& v | u: d V | appointed Brigadier General, cornea | ? ir ' ' ,ur ''" j g X '• >: h WI 4 4 § *§ t c *r *l* M* . K r X ; • '• C. .intcd Jt ± Majors General also. Sainiiel W. Miller and Frederick V Jg \ . <r£ .tr A. T, 4 X ' " ' 2 : " f T i T ' ■ A f ■cf <-u ( > V. T ip JC N • • a.. ,'iiu' • rf <W 4| ' . :: Kelt.; i., a u the X *f* T The following National Guard Brigadiers were ncmi- . H §♦ nated Brigadiers in the new army Charles P. Gaither, X £ .V. . Cha: ]>•:. W Buther, New- Jersey, William Ts i i j * J MARRIAGE LICENSES ± Granville E. Wood, l'each llottom, nnd Dora Tmver, city.
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