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MONWEALTH 0 VOLUME XXXIV. TWICE-A-WEEK SCOTLAND NECK, N. C, TUESDAY, DEC. 12th., 1916. NUMBER 8. GERMANY SUBMITS PEACE NOTE TO THE FOREIGN AMBASSADORS THE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE TO BE A BIG EVENT Will Be Held On the School Grounds, Sunday, December Twenty Fourth at 6:15 P. M. Chancellor Bethmann-Hollwigg Interviews Neutral Representatives In Berlin, Germany IHE UOM SECRETARY LANSING EVIDENTLY The best word that has come from Europe-in many months was communicated to the newspapers ot" the country yesterday during the mid-day hours, when cables from Berlin gave the in formation that they were willing for peace, and distinctly -asked the diplomatic corps to use their best endeavors to procure a lasting peace with the allies upon terms that, for the first proposals was considered as extremely genrcns in tone, especially hi view of the fact that Grmany and her allied armies had registered frequient sueesses of late. Some well informed critics think that Germany, who again trangresses political .usages in thus publicly announcing her ap peal for peace, in view of the past recent utterances of her minis ter has seized the opportune time to secure a peace that will he advantageous to her, more so than she could expect to arrange at any other time. Wherther this very unexpect ed overtures are brought because of the greatly shrunken reserves, of which there have been many ru mors during the past few weeks, or is brought because of the re construction of both the French and English governments, which is intended to force the issue of the war, is one of the problems difficult at this time to solve. It is however a foregone con clusion that with the ample sup plies of men, money and eqquip ment the central powers have but a slim chance to win the war though they could no doubt pro long it for aew years to come. The above discretionary action in this country officially relate to the state department, and are hi keeping with diplomatic us ages. In the absence of the exact in formation as to what Germany desires the neutral governments to do in the way of peace propo sals, Secretary Lansing refused to comment upon the note. His man--uer however indicated that the news of possible peace being ar ranged was probably the happiest word he had received from Berlin in months. In the state department, and amongst the diplomatic corps, the action of Germany, in suing tor peace, in the manner she has, is unprecedented. (By United Press) . Washington, Dee. 12. via Ber lin, Germany, Dec. 12. Propos als by the central powers that peace negotiations be entered in to forthwith was made in diplo matic notes handed to the sever al representatives of neutral coun tries today which represent Ger many in belligerent countries. (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 12. Flash able from Berlin -'.at Germany unl her allied powers have pro posed to enter into peace nego tiations with neutral powers with a view to influencing their ene mies to sign a peace bene'i Tal to tlie central powers. (By United Press) Washington, Dec. 12. The pro posals made by Germany aceoid- ing to Count Bernstorff, the Gu man ambassador, in Washington, and given officially, will include the suggestion of the territorial status of nation engaged in the war to be made practically to what they were before the war started, the only exceptions be ing the establishment of inde pendent kingdoms, of Poland and Lithuaniana, and some readjust ment of the international boun daries in the Balkan States. Paris, France, Dec. 12 The cabinet, known as the reconstruc tion cabinet, designed to carry on the war with redoubled vigor, has been completed by Premier Briand. Washington, Dec. 12. If Ger many submits" peace proposals I such as she desires, are presented to the; United States, for this country to act as courier in tranr mitting them to Germany's ene mies, then this government will pass these proposals aiong to the warring nations without comment of her own. On the other hand if Germany asks the proposals of the United States, in an endeavor to stop the war, then this country, together with other neutral nations will make the proposals in their own name, at Germany's behalf, in which case the administration will carefully scan these propos als before taking aetfon. This does not mean however that the United States will not act as intermediary, nor refuse to transmit proposals under the second plan, but she will exercise such due caution rhatshe will in fluence the ending of the v.ti when proposals are such as will be likely to be acceptable :o the nations at Avar with the central powers. (By United" Press) Berlin, Germany, Dec. 12. called the diplomatic representa tives of the United States, Spain, and Switzerland, to his office, one after another, and handed a note to them, the full text of the note to be read in the Reichstag to day. , Chancellor Hollwigg asked the neutral nations which represent Germany and her allied powers at the capitols of Germany's ene mies, to bring these proposals to the attention of the allied nations now at war with her. Thep roposition which Germany advances in these negotiations are, according to Germany's be lief, appropriate for the establish ment of lasting peace. The governments of Vienna, Constantinople and Sofia, repre senting Germany's allies, Austria, Turkey and Bulgaria, have trans mitted identical notes to the neu tral powers. The text of the note delivered to the representatives in Brlin has ben communicated to the Pope of Rome, and to all other neutral powers. Hardy Hardware Company have just received the biggest car load of Red Cedar Shingles ever brought to this part of the coun try. They were shippedfrom the pacific coast and the freight on the car was $408.77. MUCH PLEASED HENDRICK'S WAS OFFER ED TINKER'S JOB. By Hamilton (United Press Staff Correspondent) New York, Dec. 4. Chicago ans came close, mighty close to having the energies of their two major league clubs directed by men from the minors without pre vious major league managerial or playing experience. It was Charlie Weegham, boss of the Cub's who saved the day. His firm stand against the wish es of some of the the other direc tors who prevented the appoint ment of J ack Hendricks to Tin ker's job last month. Clarence "Pants" Rowland, man ager of the White Sox was for merly a luminary of the Three I League and jumped to the Sox managership without serving a players apprenticeship in top- notch company. When Hend ricks was in New York a short time aero he told the United Press that he had been offered the helm job by several directors of the Na tional Leaguers, but was unable to take it because Weegham had declared that if Tinker left the cubs he would leave too, Weeg ham, according to Hendricks, was considerably strong for Tin ker, due to the fact that the tat ter's leap to the Feds contribu buted more than any one agency to putting the erstwhile outlaws on their feet. Consequently, Weegham says, Tinker will have that job as long as he is presi dent of the cubs. v Inasmuch as Weegham owns a preponderance of the stock and generally does about as he pleas es, there is little likelihood right now that an alien voice will com mand the Cubs next spring. The directors are said to be still very strong for a change of affairs and an effort recently was. made to get Jimmv Callahan. When that fell through some of the di- rectors went after Hendricks. Hendricks has been a remark - ably successful in the minors He has been with James C. Mc Gill, owner of the Indianapolis club, for a number of years, first getting away in mighty fine style as helmsman for the Denver West ern league club, where he won three pennants. When McGill purchased the Indianapolis club Hendricks went along. McGill always has contended that Hendricks is a major league manager and has been eager ffr Jack to land that kind of a job. When he heard that the Cubs were trying to take Hendricks away he made every effort to help Jack put the deal over. Recent happenings, however, indicate that Hendricks is stuck in the minors for at, least one more year. Santa Claus Letters will be found on several pages in this issue. FOR SAf.E. Second hand Well Machine with steel and grass cable. In fair working condi tion. Apply to Mr. Leland Kit-d chin, Scotland Neck, N. C. O. MAX GARDNER, LIEUT.-GOV., ENGLISH NAVAL POLICY DENOUNCED IN LONDON Shipping and Mercantile Men Want Blockade Made More Effective London, Dec. 4. Strong denun ciations of the government and its naval policy were made here in ad dresses delivered at a meeting to support a stronger campaign a gainst German submarines. The meeting ,whieh was attended by the shipping and mercantile com munity of London, adopted reso lutions calling for a more effective blockade and for more efficient measures to deal with the submar ine question. Admiral Baron Beresford and Thomas Gibson Bowles were the principal speakers and each de clared that the country faced a serious situation, .Baron iseres ford said that the nation was "in a position of unparallelled grav ity" and that "the crisis of the was is now." Mr. Bowles asserted that unless the submarine menace is dealt with, we shall be blockaded as well as Germany and privation and famine prices will ensue." He added that if an overture for an honorable peace should come with sufficient guarantees, it would be the duty of the government to ex amine them, but he said that he could "see no glimmer of an ov erture for peace." "I have arrived at the conclu sion," the speaker continued, that this government is no more able to make peace than it is to make war." Mr. Bowles demanded the dissolution of the government, and his speech was punctuated with shouts of "turn them out" and similar phrases. Baron Beresford thought' that since the German submarines had transferred their activities from shallow water "to the blue sea," j the "menace requires new strat egy and new tactics to deal with it." He added that so far no de finite systematic methods have been taken for suppressing the menace, and he advocated contin ual aerial attacks on the German base at Zeeburger and the arming of merchantmen, and continued: "It is a most unsatisfactory state of affairs. Thousands of tons of food which were waiting to come to England have been di verted to Germany." The Unionist leader, Andrew Bonar Law, was summoned to the palace immediately after Mr. As- quith had departed, and the King ! offered him the Prime Minister's commission, which he had just ac cepted from Mr. Asquith's hands. No announcement regarding Mr. Bonar Law's decision has yet been jmade, and there are some doubts whether he will accept the heavy responsibility. If he declines, it is coiisidered certain the honor will fall to David Lloyd George. The continuation of the coalition cabinet, with some changes and the speeding up of the war man agement will be the policy in eith er event. THE COMMUNITY CHRIST TREE TO BE BIO EVENT Will be Held on the School Grounds Sunday, Dec. 24 at 3:15 P. M. O. Max Gardner Lieut. Gov. the Speaker With all the choirs of the town combining to sing the Christmas celebration hymns, the schools of Palmyra, Spring Hill and Daw son's Cross Roads, taking part, and the entire body of the graded school in line, the afternoon cf Sunday, December 24th, will be in all probability the prettiestsight, and the most entertaining feature of the whole Christmas season, provided the weather holds good and the celebration can be held in the school grounds, as planned, otherwise it will be held in the school auditorium of the graded school. No little preparation has been made to give this event a fitting entry into the yearly celebrations that this town hopes to inaugu rate, and none can have a more delightful purpose, and be sur rounded with more natural senti ment, than this, a town rejoicing at the coming of The Christ, so that but for sickness, or unavoid able happenings every individual in town should be present and participate. One of the great men of the state, the Lieutenant Governor, O. Max Gardner, is expected to be here to make the address of the day. The opening of the celebration will be singing "America" by the entire community, and the first L verse is here given that all may know the words and join in : My country: 'tis of thee, Sweet land of libertv, Of thee I sing; Land: where my fathers died, Land of the Pilgrims pride, From ev 'ry mountain side, Let freedom ring. Following which the combined choirs will sing: Hark, The Herald Angel Sings, il Glory to the new-born King; Peace on earth and mercy mild; God and sinners reconciled," Joyful all ye nations, rise; Join the triumphs of the skies y With th ' angelic hosts proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem; Hark; the herald angel sing Glory to the new-born King. INterspersed with the speaking choirs will sing: the It came upon a midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold: Peace on earth, good-will to men From Heaven's al-gracious King; The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. Another hymn to be sung by the choir is "Silent Night." Silent night, Holy night, All is calm, all is bright Bound yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in Heavenly peace, Sleep in Heavenly peace. The children of the Graded school will sing " O, Hemlock Tree. ' ' O hemlock tree, O hemlock tree, How faithful are thy branches, Thou'rt green summer breezes blow; And green mid winters drifting snow, O hemlock tree, O hemlock tree, THE SPEAKER How faithful are thy branches. O hemlock tree, O hemlock tree, In truth I dearly love thee, How oft at merry Christmas tide; Hast filled my heart with joy and pride, O hemlock tree, O hemlock tree, In truth I dearly love thee. O hemlock tree, O hemlock tree, A lesson thou dost teach me, That ever hope and constancy; Will strength and comfort give me, O hemlock tree, O hemlock tree, A lesson thou dost teach me. Iii addition to these songs cer tain grades and groups of children will sing other selections. Luke JJ4 NOW it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment made when Quirinus was governor of Syria. And all went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Beth lehem, because he was of the house and family of David; to enroll himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child. And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her first-born son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were shepherds in the same country, abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. And an angel ot the Lord stood by them and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them: "Bs not afraid, for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy. for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ, the Lord. And this is the sign unto you: 'Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.' " And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying s "Glory to God in the highest And on earth peace, good wili toward men." Annual Phenomenon. "Now," said the magazine editor, "we'll have a cover design represent ing the old year as an aged man and ! the New Year as a smiling Infant." 1 "All right." replied the artist. "But It looks like nature-faking to me. Any body knows that a smiling infant couldn't grow all those white whiskers In one short year." S G G rjaij Jjristmas have for you in store ijealth and ("jappiness galore. I (hristmastide I
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