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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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