Hammond Times, Volume 5, Number 51, Hammond, Lake County, 30 December 1916 — Page 8

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THE TIMES

PEAGE PROBLEMS

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ni)' patrons for their verv libral patronage and good will T ave enjoyed since encracinir in

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isliing all the compliments of the sea-

d a prosperous New Year.

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Real Estate and Insurance. 635 Hohman St, New Straube Bldg.

HAMMOND, IND.

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coming year. Wishing one and all a f

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Hammond,

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Peasant relations the coming year. CS

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(I'uitrd Press Staff Oorreapondcnt.

WASHINGTON. t'ca. 30. Peace

promises to be the transcenJent theme

of the state department the comins j-cr. in sharp contrast to the almost

witrful momenta of some months last

year.

Intermittent peace talk took definite

form in the last week of December, after Germany had propoed peace to

the Allies. From now on. it will be

the enormous subject before .the state department in view of the fact that

thia government leemi destined to play a big part In what ever peace

negotiations are undertaken.

Yet while peace talk passes back

and forth between the chancellories of Oiurope and in the granite halls and

mahogranied chambers of the Ameri

can state department, other interna

tlonal matters of grave moment, nnt

be settled. These questions, serious

at times almost to the point of ruptured relatione, are direct heirlooms cf

the war, affect America as a neutral and are destined to have their stand

ing when international law is re

written after the war.

In addition to possible complications

with Mexico, the main issues of the

last year still are pregnant with diffi

culties, which American diplomacy is

seeking to smooth out. at the same

time protecting adequately and hon

orably the rights of America and

Americans.

Those issues are:

Submarine problems between Ger

many and the United States. German deportation of Belgians. English interference with mails.

English blacklisting of American

Arms with German interests.

English, embargoes affecting Amer

ica.

Germany's submarine warfare came to a. head Insofar as the United States is concerned when this government

last March gained a statement that

Germany had affected a change in her

submarine methods and pledged continue on a mikier course.

The Lusitanla case hung Are, though Germany's terms cf settlement were virtually satisfactory, inasmuch , as

this government did not desire to fin

ally close the matter while other sub marine matters were pending.

For a time, Germany see-med to be

scrupulously foilowing her promises

In the last four months. however,

there has been a feeling that she was

going as far as she could without pro

voking now troubles with the United States. In these circumstances, the

state department Investigated during

the closing days of the y-ar a series

cf sinkings, notably the Marina

Arabia. Chemung, and a dozen others,

Evidence indicated Germany was overstepping at least the spirit of her

pledges, and the United States pro

ceeded to plan for her next step.

"Crises" have been numerous. The

state department, however, in accordance with' administration principles has sought to settle matters through diplomacy, rather than through c break In relations. Indeed, this government did threaten to break after the Sussex torpedoing. if Germany broke her pledges, but since then the spirit has been to bring Germany up short, gain a sharp, air tight definition of her pledges and then Insist upon adherence to them. Trospects of peace though still undoubtedly some months distant will probably affect "future dealings with Germany, and even more strongly influence the administration idea " of avoiding a break with Germany. Germany's deportation of Belgian provoked a protect from this government, but her .answer gave but little satisfaction. The administration plans to watch this situation closely. German trangressions have involved American lives. In these circum

stance, the general view has been that the cases required quick, strong protest. On the other hand, England's offenses have involved American commercial rights, not lives. These have been the subject of objections and negotiations, but differences are still extant over England's treatment of American malls, her blacklist and her embargoes. The state department will continue negotiating and protesting against infringements of the U. S. rights by England, though none of these cases, the department holds, involves such seriousness as to call for a threat of a breach in relations. Mcxlcn has been a sore spot in diplomacy the past year. Conditions became such that American troops were sent into Mexico, and militta to the border, following V'la's raid on Columbus. The state deaprtment found many intricate problems with Carranza. Finally it brought him ut short with a recital of outrages against Americans and their property, and a definite demand to know what he was going to do hereafter. The Americans aim In Mexico in rehaiblliation and peace without arms. But the problem before the MexicanAmerican Commission is still grave and enormous. Villa again is making trouble, though Carranza n recent months has shown a disposition and some ability to alter dreadful conditions. But with all the problems that have spelt trouble, the idea o.f peace th-s world over has been a paramount hope and more lately, a pregnant posaibility.

Retort Courteous From Cantillion. Jo Cantillon tells this story as his latest contribution: The magnate wanted the player to appear at a position ta fiil In for an injured . man. "T can't do it,' declared the player. "'You can do it and you're going to do it." replied the magnate. T tell you I won't play that's all there is to it' said the player. " 'You will if you remain on my Tay roll that settles it. retorted the club owner. .lI'm through, replied the athlete. "'I knew that five years ago." "The player had no come ba!ck.' was the quick retort of the magnate.

IJOR doing the greatest tire business

in the history of my entire busines

I am very grateful. Wishing one

and all a prosperous New Year. Lake County Auto Siipply Co

H. A. THIEL, Prop. 671 South Hohman Street. Hammond, Ind. -

Jfjr TC e excePtinaUy large Z vt35SS?' m usness wc have enjoyed iV-fS A fy-f the past year we are J V-ZSiT 3 L f thankful. "Wishing our patrons SS and all a very prosperous New f' J.J. Ruff f&SY GENERAL HARDWARE JS 52JV f 630 So.' Hohman Street. jpj CjC Hammond, Ind. y

the very liberal patronage be- K I ,

Mite oiuw cu u'jiji u.o tiju pasi v i-iu i; . thank you, and trust the same cordial relations will continue the corning season. Wishing all the compliments of the season.

Straube Piano & Music Co. Straube Bldg., Hammond.

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