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In Eight Parts and MagazlneHO Pages PART 1 SH iJlOS" "Jl Liberty Und Lmc Equal Rights True Industrial Freedom SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 3, 1916. jiijg)ZJ lyfll PRICE 2 CENTS 1 21 1,1 AMERICANS IN CIIIIJ AHUA CITY ARE REPORTED SLAIN. Fierce Fighting on Ihrte Sid of Bucharest Blows Tell Cabinet Crisis. The Great War. Ill 1 i HI I I I 1 1 11 SQUITH'S RESIGNATION A IS RUMORED IN LONDON.

Brttons Also Hear that Lloyd George May Quit to Force the Issue. 4 BY ARTHUR S. DRAPER BY ATLANTIC CABLE AND DIRECT "WIRE EXCLUSIVE DISPATCH. Outlawry. TJILL A MENACES SUPPLIES If FOR PERSHING'S ARMY.

1ISI .1 I I III I I I 'l Storekeepers Who Sell to United States Troops Threatened with Death. BY A. NIGHT WIRE. EL PASO, Dec 2. A rumor spread through El Paso tonight that three Americans, Charles Elmendorf, Harry Harries and George Brittingham, have been killed in Chihuahua (by Villa troops.

Its source, however, proved hard for relatives RUMANIANS IN RETREAT ALL ALONG THE LINE. Diversion of Slavs in the Car pa. bans Begins to Worry Berlin, tBY ATLANTIC CABLE AND A. P.J BUCHAREST (via London) Dec 2, 8:05 p.m. In the Dumbovitza Valley and in the region of Piteshti, Rumanian troops have retired before the invading Teuton forces, says the official statement issued by the War Office today.

A violent battle, it is added, continues on the Glavatziotzu ad Niaslov rivers, west and southwest of BuacharesL Attacks by the Roumanians in Dobrudja resulted in the reaching of the Bulgarian wire entanglements which, the statement declares, has been passed at some points. The statement follows: "Northern and northwestern fronts: On the western frontier of northern Moldavia here were attacks and artillery bombardments. Bad weather is hindering operations. "In the Dumbovitza valley our troops retired toward the south. "Western front: In the regon of Pitshti our troops have hesn attacked violently and were obliged to retire slightly.

The violent combat on the Glavatziotzu and Niaslov rivers continues. "Southern front: In Dobrudja we violently attacked the enemy's position and reached their wire entanglements which we passed at some points. LONDON, Dec. 2. Premier Asqulth had a prolonged audience with the King today, following which rumor spread over London, the chief of these having It that he had resigned and that Bonar Law had succeeded him temporarily, with David Lloyd George as the final choice for Prime Minister.

Lord Northcliffe in the Evening News reports that Mr. Lloyd George and his secretary are packing up Preparatory to quitting the War but this "out gingers" the "ginger- group" organ Reynolds Newspapercontrolled by Sir Henry Dalziel, a close friend of Mr. Lloyd George, which will say tomorrow: "Mr. Lloyd George Is entirely dissatisfied with the present conduct of the war, culminating In the failure adequately to assist Rumania, and his resignation is likely at any mo ment If he resigns it means that he believes the opposition strong enough to overthrow Asqulth. If he Is wrong In this assumption he will be eliminated politically for ome time.

Critical Is the only word covering he situation here. Anything milder alls short of the truth. 8ince my Upateh of November 34, telling of he move to shelve Asqulth, the op-osition has gained much ground nd now the stage Is set for a tre-5 nendoua political battle. and friends to trace. Warren Brittingham, a son, said he had been unable to verity the reported death of his father, and Frank Elmendorf said that he had nothing tangible as to the fate of his brother, Charles.

Three Americans were seen at the Mexican Central station in Chihuahua city when the last refugee train left that city for Sauz Monday, United States military authorities announced today after interviewing refugees who were declared to be reliable. One of these Americans was said to have been George Brit tingham, who was last seen on the railroad station platform, but who did not board the train, the refugees added. This was the last seen of the trio, it was said. The refugees reported to the military authorities they saw the Americans standing beside the railroad track when the Villa bandits fired into the train as it was leaving for Sauz. When the firing began, the refugees said, the engineer "opened up" his throttle and did not wait for the Americans to board the train.

The military authorities also announced that fully eighty Chinese were killed by the Villa bandits, according to these refugees. "Political battle," Is really too undignified a term, this being really a struggle between two forces holding different views as to the methods necessary to attain the same ends-Britain's position In the world. The first session of Parliament will see the initial test of strength. The opposition plan calls for a war council of five. Including the Premier, Lloyd George, Bonar Law, Balfour and Carson, who would have supreme control.

If there were a chance of success with another man they would eliminate Asqulth, but with Carson combining forces with Lloyd George and Bonar Law they think their hopes will be realized. The country has reached a point where promises no longer satisfy. Too many have gone unfulfilled where delay and procrastination exasperate beyond measure, and where fearful results must follow unless the strongest course Is pursued. The present situation Is due to a variety of causes. Submarine activities, food shortage, Rumania's plight, and the ever-growing lists of casualties serve to impress the people with the immensity of the undertaking they have pledged to see through.

Determination and confidence are as strong as ever, but Britain wants to "carry on." The present government Is certainly as anxious to win as the opposition, but its terrible weight of. responsibility makes for caution. I have talked with many members (Continued on Sixth Page.) NE THE WORLD'S TELEGRAPH SHEUT-16 PACS3 them four hours, capturing three machine guns, many rules and some horses. Many prisoners were taken, the message adding that they were executed. The dispatch said Villa's losses were heavy.

Among Carranza officer reported killed was Col. Gnrza. The Villa bandits numbered 2500. according to prisoners captured. Gen.

Obregon's message, which was received by way of Eagle Paaa, contained this account of the fight from Gen. Murguia, sent from the latters camp today: "My advance guards came Into contact with those of the bandit Villa at 10 o'clock today and, after a flght of six hours' duration, the enemy completely disorganized, tied in disorder, part heading for Santa Isabel and others for Chihuahua. Our pursuit waa followed for twelve mllea over the mountains. We captured three machine guns and a large quantity of armament and many saddled cavalry horses, besides a large-number, of prisoners, who were executed on the spot. "The losses of the enemy were heavy, but no account could be made of them, as we have left the field.

I regret to state that Col. Candelario Garza was killed In action and other officers were wound- ed. The names and details I shall send later, together with the losses in the ranks. "The action was entirely over by 4 o'clock in the afternoon. "The enemy numbered, according to prisoners, 2500 men.

who left Chihuahua yesterday with the purpose of intercepting our advance. reorganizing my forces I am continuing my advance to Chi- huahua, expecting to arrive at an early hour tomorrow. Signed "MURGUIA." marily to create a proper understanding among neutral peoples ot the difficulties in which Greece haa found herself. As presented by the charge, the communication was In the form of a copv of a note handed to American Minister Droppers at Athens on November 28 an sianfnl by Acting Foreign Minister Zalocostas. TEXT OF NOTE.

The communication as delivered to the State Department waa In French. A translation of the full text follows: "From the beginning of the European war the Greek government conscious ot its duties for the defense of the national interests and of its responsibility toward the country, had, after an exhaustive examination of the situation, come to the decision that Greece ought not to enter the bloody struggle in which almost all Europe was engaged. The Greek government In holding to neutrality, had In mind the abandonment of this policy If at any given moment It should come to the conviction that however great were the sacrifices and the dangers of a war, it would serve the national aspirations. "Unfortunately It has not been possible for us, np to this moment to obtain the necessary guarantes that Greece, In entering Into the European conflict would not be going to Inevitable destruction. "In remaining neutral the Greek (Continued on TeaUi facet The new Russian movement in the Carpathians, along a front of 300 kilometers, is being carried on with great violence, according to the Overseas News Agency.

The Russians are attempting to push back the army of Gen. Von An by strong pressure In order to penetrate once more Transylvania and menace Gen. Von Falk-enhayn's army on the flnak and rear. In accordance with the the Russian attacks are being principally against the passes lead-tng from Moldavia to Transylvania, at the very points where Von An's army had driven back the Russians. In conjunction with this operation, there have been attacks in the Zlota Lipa district and Narayuvka, which were repulsed bv the Turkish troops on November 30, and attacks in the Ludova sector on November 26.

Further to the south, near Kirlt-baba, In the Jacoheni district, southeast of Dorna Watra and between the Uzul and Oituz valleys, the Russians have delivered Important attacks which have been repeated six times in one day, in. spite ot sanguinary losses. The Russians, says the Overseas TODAY'S TIMES. IBT WIBJOiESS AND A. F-1 BERLIN, Dec.

2 (via Sayville.) The situation In Rumania continues to develop favorably for the Teutonic forces, according to this evening's announcement from the War Office. i The effect Intended by the Russians in their attacks in the Carpathians the relief of other fronts-has not; been achieved, It is declared, the assaults on the Teutonto lines proving fruitless. The text of the announcement reads: It is officially reported nothing important has occurred on either the western or eastern front. "In the Carpathians, renewed advances in an effort to relieve other fronts were again without success. "The situation in Rumania is developing In our "Northwest of Monastlr (Macedonian front) there has been violent artillery fire.

A Bulgarian advance there repulsed the enemy." MACEDONIA. Attempts of Entente forces yesterday to advance on the Macedonian front resulted In failure, the War Office announces. The official report from this front follows: "On the Macedonian front, advances of the Entente northwest of Monastlr were again without The Foremost Events of Yesterday: i (1) The German Drive at Bucharest. (2) Mexico. (3) The Allied Loan.

(4) The Famine. (5) Greece. (6) The Colby Trial. (7) The British Cabinet Crisis. COLUMBUS (N.

Dec I. Villa agents have warned the store keepers and residents ot the section of Western Chihuahua occupied. by American troops that they must leave the country or be killed and their property confiscated when Gen. Pershing withdraws his forces, civil-Ian truck drivers reported upon their arrival from the field headquarters yesterday. Farmers, storekeepers and even home owners, they said, were trying to dispose of their possessions for fear will be confiscated by Villa after the American troops retire.

BATTLE WITH VILLISTAS. BT A. P. KlttOT WIBE.1 QUERETARO (Mex.) Dec. 2.

Gen. Francisco Murguia reported to Gen. Carranza today he had routed a band of Villa followers, numbering 2500 men, and had pursued them about twelve miles toward Chihuahua city. The general reported he was continuing his advance toward Chihuahua city today. DETAILS.

BT A. NIOHT WIRR EL PA80 (Tex.) Dec. 2. A message received from Gen. Obregon at Mexico City late today gave details of a battle between Gen.

Murgula's-forces and the Villa troops about thirty miles south of Chihuahua city. The battle took place yesterday, starting at 10 o'clock in the morning and lasting six hours. The Villa men, the message said, were defeated. The message said the bandit force fled in disorder, some toward Santa Isabel and others toward Chihuahua city. The Carranza troops pursued IVTNE SARAH HAS A COLD.

Cancels Her Wilmington En- I gagement Because of High Fever. I DIMCT WIRB EXCLUSIVE DISPATCH. WILMINGTON (Del.) Dec. I 2. Arriving here late this afternoon from Harrisburg to I i sivvj yvnumuMKa iu uiv playhouse this evening.

Mme. Sarah Bernhardt was taken 111 at Hotel Du Pont and It was necessary to cancel the per-'. ormance. Mme. Bernhardt was attended by her own pri- vate who accom- panles her and by Doctors W.

4 xi. uraemcr ana n. jv. cjiie- I good of this city. The physic- ians stated that madame was I suffering from a severe cold j.

which made It impossible for her to speak above a whisper and that her temperature was 4. very high. They hoped, how- ever, that she would be able to proceed to New York In the I morning. One of the largest audiences In the history of the theater had assembled to see her performance, but It was to those who purchased I tickets. ni i i 1 1 i i 1 1 1 1 1 1 Freedom's Symbol.

RESIDENT LIGHTS LIBERTY'S STATUE. FLASHES SIGNAL WHICH TURNS ON ELECTRIC CURRENT. Brilliant Display In New Tork Harbor Culminated Celebration of Installing System Which Now Lights Bartholdi's Masterpiece from Top to Base Nightly. (BT A. V.

NIGHT WIS i NEW YORK, Dec. Wilson gave the wireless flash which bathed the Statue of Liberty In light at 8 o'clock tonight Bartholdi's famous symbol of American freedom, which has been for thirty years a token of welcome to the United States to millona of Immigrants from every land, will be Illuminated every, night hereafter from top to bottom. The necessary funds to Install the lighting system were provided for by public subscriptions, i Grouped around the President on the yacht Mayflower, anchored off Bedloe's Island, as he flashed the signal which turned on the lights, were Mrs. Wilson, Jules J. Jus-scrand, Ambassador from France; Mme.

JuBserand, high officials of the army and navy, and representatives of several nations. "I light this statue," said the President, "with the thought that It may always stand as a symbol of our purpose to throw upon liberty, out of our own life as a nation, a light which shall reveal its dignity, its Berene power, its benignant hope and spirit of guidance." The President, speaking tonight at the banquet which was the culmination of the celebration, declared that he had thought for the last two years that "peace Is going to come to the world only with liberty." "The peace of the world," Mr. Wilson added, "is not going to be secured by the compacts of nations, but by the sympathies of men." The President declared that the United States has a community of ideas with France, whose people presented Bartholdi's statue to the United States, because "one republic must love another." The President said, in part: "I would certainly be lacking In feeling if I did not express some of the things that have come Into my thoughts as I have taken part In these ceremonies. There are many moving circumstances connected with this day, connected with the things it recalls, connected with the things it suggests. "I was reflecting, as we saw the light stream upon that beautiful statue that its source was outside the statue, that it did not proceed from liberty, but proceeded from the light we were throwtng upon liberty, and It occurred to me that after all It was a proper symbol of our life, because we can take to ourselves the dignity of liberty only as we illustrate, the fact and the true spirit of liberty, and the only light that we can contribute to the illumination of the world is the light that will shine out of our life ss a nation upon that conception and upon that image.

"There was a great -responsibility in having adopted liberty as eur ideal, becausev must Illustrate' It In what we do. I was struck by the closing, phrase of Hr. Pulitser's ad. trable-little 'spftech said that there would rpnrte day when it wns perceived that vthe Goddess of Liberty will also be the Goddess of Peace, and throughout the last, two years there has come, tmd more Into my heart the conviction that peace la going to come to the world only with liberty. "With all due and sincere respect for those who represent other forms of governments than ours, perhaps I may be permitted to say that peace cannot come so long as the destinies of men are determined by small groups, who make selfish choices of their own.

i. ia -rv r. a mnre than one (Continued on Thirteen lii rare.) an'. Ili-liWInfl II. I ii Count Tarnowski, Austrian Ambassador to the United States, who has been refused safe conduct to this country.

COUNTESS TARNOWSKI GIVES UP. TRIP ABROAD (ST A. P. NIOHT WIRE.) WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.

Ambassador Penfleld at Vienna reported to the State Department today that because of ill health Counres Tarnowski, wife of the new Austro-Hungarian Ambassador' to the United States, had abandoned the idea of accompanying her husband to this country. It is presumed here that she will be able to come later, and that if a safe conduct finally ia given to the Ambassador by the allies, there will be no objection to her passage through the blockade lines. Federal Regulation. ILSON IN FAVOR OF EXTENDING LAW TO CURB CONSPIRACIES AMONG FOOD-PRICE FIXERS. Will Confer with Cabinet Mem-, bers Today, then Formulate His Flan for Supplemental Speech to Congretiis After He has Delivered the Annual Message.

(BY A. P. NIGHT WUUS. WASHINGTON, Dec. J.

After President Wilson has concluded his address before Congress Tuesday, It is possible he may deliver a brief address dealing with the high cost of living. The President's plans on the sub ject are Indefinite, and may not be matured until the last moment before he goes to Congress. It Is known, however, that the administration considers the cost of living one of the most pressing questions before the country and that many of the President's closest advisers favor considering It in the legislative programme. Thousands of petitions are pouring into the White House calling for some sort of relief, many of them demanding an embargo on food exports to Europe. They are regarded by otncials as an Indication of a strong trend of public opinion toward an embargo, but It is under stood, will not influence the admin istration In favor of It The course which the President la understood to favor is rather an extension of present laws to meet alleged conspiracies for cornering foods and price fixing.

An extensive Federal Investigation now is being conducted by United States attorneys in all the large cities, and re cently United States Attorney Anderson at Boston was placed In general charge of this work. President Wilson Is expected to confer with some of the Cabinet members on the subject after he re turns from New York tomorrow. BRITISH PROMOTE FURSE. BT ATLANTIC CARLC AMD P. LONDON, Dec.

Blr Stanley B. Von Donop waa today replaced as Master General ot the Ordnance In the British army by William Furae, a member of the General Staff. Von Donop was the subject of an acute controversy last year when the lack of guns and munitions waa such a serious problem. Viscount Haldane, former Secretary for War, defended Von Donop against a charge that bis department had absolutely broken down and described him as Indispensable. David Llovd George, then Minister of Monition, later said Viscount Ilaldane'a speech was Incompleto ana uiaccuiaut.

1 llSlllllilllilllitf 1 i i an in INDEX. PART I. 1. Asquith's Resignation Rumored. 2.

"Watchful Waiting" Cost Lives. 3. CongreM Investigate Living Cost 4. Happenings Along Pacific Slope. 5.

Ciri Slayer Tells of Deed. 6. Arrange Truce with Creeks. 7. The Checkerboard of the War.

8. Guard Lacked Its Equipment. 9. First County Judge Taken. 12.

City Power Supremacy Forecast. IS. News from Southland Counties. 16. Weather Report: City In Brief.

i PART n. 4 1. Hot Reception for I.W.W.'s Here. 4. Editorials: Pen Points: Verse.

6. Beatind the Cost of Ltvin. Law's Long Arm. HUNDRED THOUSAND GONE, CASHIER'S HUNTED HERE. Canadian Governments Search for Trusted Employee Who Plunged in Wheat and Vanished is Centered at Los Angeles Residence of Sick Wife and Small Son of Fugitive.

Neutrality. CALLS ALLIED DEMAND BLOW AT SOVEREIGNTY. Charge Vouros of Greek Legation Delivers a Note to the State Department Characterizing Entente Methods as Serious Infringement of Rights and Recounts-the Painful Circumstances Surrounding Suffering People. BY A. P.

NIGHT WIRE. dena will have the city manager plan up for consideration according to those who had charge of the late campaign. Rain falls all over the State and the outlook is very cheering to ranchers and orchardists. PACIFIC SLOfE. Citizens protest use of State tax funds to aid potato king.

The Federal government will receive a 10 per cent, tax on the Miller estate. GENERAL EASTERN. Miss Colby accused of murder at Thompson Falls, Idaho, went on the stand in her own behalf. Wilson favors stronger laws to end high cost of living. WASHINGTON.

Congress will convene tomorrow. President flashes signal which fllu-minates Statue of Liberty. FOREIGN. of Arabia has addressed an appeal to nations against cruelties of the Turks. MEXICO.

Carranza in an address at Queretaro advocated a number of reforms in Mexican laws. THE GREAT WAR. The Situation to Date: Creek note to America in protest of allied maneuvers, COMMENT ON THE SITUATION. The series of engagements marking the advance of the Teutonic troops upon Bucharest are developing into a great battle. From Berlin comes the announcement that the First Rumanian Army, which-had offered battle on the Argeschu River, southeast of Plteshtt, northwest ot the Rumanian capital, has been defeated after a tenacious struggle.

Whether this indicates the turning of the right wing of the Rumanian armies Is not clear. The capture of more than 6000 Rumanian troops is announced. The attacks upon the Rumanian troops on the roads from Piteshtl to Bucharest compelled only a slight retirement of the defenders, according to the Russian announcement. The Rumanian resistance south of Bucharest has stiffened and Tzomana and Oostinaii have been recaptured from the Invading forces. The Russians have regained possession of the western part of Tcherna-voda bridge across the Danube.

A fierce battle, continues in the wooded Carpathians and along the Bukowl-na and Moldavian frontiers. The Mexican situation Is worse than ever. Villa Is reported to have killed a number of Americans at Chihuahua city and Is menacing Pershing's base of supplies. Many Tre-vino troops are joining the Vtlllatas. "Watchful waiting" has cost the United States a hundred million dollars or so to date, the loss of many American lives and much property and has all but disrupted the Guard, agency, were able to make no gain wortn mentioning, it adds: "The tenacity displayed by the Russians on the whole Carpathian front, with disregard for men and materials, gives Importance to th (Continued on Seventh Page.) only son an Mrs.

Burgess last evening told the story of their life1 in the Canadian city. "Mr. Burgess is an exceptional man. An expert in figures, bis services were always In demand. He had successfully resisted every ordinary temptation.

He often told me? he was immune. He said money other than that he earned had no temptation for him. He occasionally handled as much as $300,000 at a time for the Canadian government He has witnessed the1 downfall of other men, trusted men who succumbed to the temptation for sudden riches. "Mr. Burgess was speculating in wheat When he made a killing he gave me a percentage of the money and, thank God, I saved It or I would be without a cent When the winter came on this year, I was In poor health and asked to come south.

Mr. Burgess said It was all right The last thing he said at the train when I left him two months ago. was that I was not to worry If whet took an upward trend, as he had his fortune protected and that the price could not go high enough to wipe him out MAT BE PENNILESS. "I am afraid his confidence In the stability of the market caused him to take small sums In an effort to save himself, believing the market was bound to turn. He may have gone deeper and deeper until there was no help.

I feel he left WlnnlpeV without any money. In fact I know he would not steal In the general acceptance of the word. If he embezzled, he did it In the hope of saving his little hoard of money. "I heard from my husband two weeks ago bv Utter and Ister by wire). He said nothing In his letters of the trouble, other than to mention that the 'market went aealnst him' Not a hint of trouble, not a word of warning.

He was too good a man to go wmmr for a few dollars. He wanted us. his familv. to be comfortable and was, parhaae bitten bv the rerm of ambit'ous 1 (Continued on Fourta I'afc) 8. To Whet WiU of Policemen.

10. Work of Mercy Nears Climax. 11. Africa Enters Trade Rivalry, 12. County Taxes Soon Delinquent.

13. Women's Work Women's Clubs. 14. Riverside Tests Fertilizers. part m.

1. Players and Playhouses. 2. News of Art and Artists. 4.

With the Religious Rambler. 5. Affairs in Local Society. 6. Out-of-town Society Gossip.

17. Happy Thought Club Symposium. 20. At the Moving-picture Houses. PART m-B.

Annual Book Number. PART IV. Liners: Classified Advertising. PART V. Realty News: Fact and Comment PART VL Sports and Automobiles.

PART VTL Juvenile and Fashion Sheet. TIMES ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY. Separate and Complete, 32 Pages. SUMMARY. THE SKY.

Cldudy. Wind at 5 p.m.. southeasterly; velocity, 9 miles. Thermometer, highest, 59 lowest, 48 deg. Forecast: Rain Sunday.

For complete weather report see last page of Part I. THE CITY. City and county officials prepared a hot reception for a horde of I.W.W. agitators that threatened to invade Los Former Judge Ygnado Sepulveda, notable Los Angeles jurist of early days, died at his home here. Search for a trusted Canadian government employee who vanished, leav-tog a shortage of $100,000, centered in Southern California.

Dne person was killed, one perhaps fatally injured and two less severely hurt in automobile accidents. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Pasa SEARCH for Frank S. Burgess, wanted at Winnipeg, for the1 alleged embezzlement ot J100.000 from the Dominion government, yesterday centered In Los Angeles. Detectives Cowan and Winn of the Central Police Station were detailed by Capt Flammer and Lieut.

Home to work with the Canadian authorities. The officers located Mrs. Burgess, wife of the wanted cashier. In a bungalow at No. 1(41 Arapahoe street where, with a sister and her 11-year-old son, she was living In Ignorance of her husband's flight.

Burgess, an expert accountant. 42 years of age. and for many years a trusted employee of the Canadian government and recently In complete' charge of the government granaries and elevators at Winnipeg, has been missing two weeks. His books show a shortage of more than 1100,600, the police say. He is said to have lost the greater part of the sum In bucking the grain market and was a well-known figure on the Winnipeg Stock Exchange.

When wheat skyrocketed from $1.50 to the 12 mark. Burgess. Is is alleged, fed in great sums of government money in an fffort to protect his little fortune, that had been risked on- a gamble that wheat would not go over the II. 40 mark. SAID HE WAS IMMUNE.

Burgess was at one time employed In Columbus. in a responsible position, but left there following his marriage, to accept a position with a big construction company. He vlaltec many parts ot the world, handled millions of dollars of other people's money, and, in his own words, never felt a temptation to steal. He waa tmmnnn, he said. The building of th C.N.R..

the new railroad in the north of Canada, took the little family to the northern wilds and away from schools, that Buraees gave up his poeltlon WASHINGTON. Dec. -A not denouncing as a "serious infringement of sovereign rights" the allied demand for surrender of Greek arms and am munition to the Anglo-French ex-j pealuon at Baiomai, ana piesums for the sympathetic understanding of the United States in the "painful circumstances' surrounding the Greek government waa delivered to the State Department today by A. Vouros, charge of the Greek legation. The communication sets forth at length the efforts of Greece to retain nrtitral and gives notice that the Greek government "has rejected and will continue to reject this last demand." No official explanation of the cause which led the government to recede from that decision has reached Washington, but from the strong language of the note, officials Infer that extreme pressure must have been exerted before the arms and ammunition were given up.

During his visit to the State Department Charge Vouros talked over the whole Greek situation with Counsrtor Polk, but neither had anything to say regarding the con- I fere nee. It is understood that com- I munk-atlons similar to those ad-1 dressed to the United Stales have' gone to all neutral governments sad that the step was Intended pri-' HOT TO aeAOEKSi It la a arista tm )amf at tb wraag m-lsiini mat ait. irn tfi ffrvahrr part, tfea aara Impoftaat aaw la t. a. foajta ta (hp Anrt paaa, htrh ranant ml.la It.

(uit In mm4 th. Rninanuy. Ihm ca4 laa eaxlsa Sayaf till la jam i tfeaa gat laa aatra at UM ana took ehre of the Dominion elevators at Winnipeg, to give hti 1.