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Report of House Foreign Affairs Committee Declares United States Will Act Soon in Peninsula. WAR REPORT TAKEN WASHINGTON. Dec. 6. The house foreign affairs committee's report on the war resolution today declares that the United States soon will send troops to Italy. With the formal report from the foreign affairs committee the resolution to declare war on Austria-Hungary was brought into the house or representatives. There were do dissenting votes in the committee and at the request of Chairman Flood, the house gave its unanimous consent to take up the resolution at the beginning of the session and pass it before tomorrow night. The only question left undecided today was the length of the debate. Chairman Flood suggested that each side of the bouse take one hour but Representative Glllett, acting Republican leader objected that was too short a time for such an important subject At the suggestion of Democratic Leader Kitchen a decision was put over until tomorrow morning. Senate Takes It Up. While the house was going through the preliminaries the senate foreign relations committee was in conference on th war resolution. The house committee's report reviews at length the causes leading up to the declaration of war. Chairman Flood told the house raseid enthusiastic applaus a that the president would ask Congress to declare war against Turkey' and Bulgaria later If be deemed it expedient, but that the president and his advisors rearded it unwise at this time. Representative Millr-r of Minnesota, th? only member of the committee who was disposed to Insist including Turkey and Bulgaria told the house he favored war on those two countries but was willing to wait He voted, however, in favor of the resolution as it was reported today Flood Answers Him Chairman Flood bv'efly answering Representative Miller stated that the United States had not yet broken reContinued On Page Ten. I KErlLrlBtK V IN MEEP THE WEATHER F?r Indiana by United States Writhe BureauFair tonight and Frir lowly rising temperature. Today's Temperature. Noou 25 Yesterday. Maximum 36 Minimum 21 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Fair and colder tonight. Friday fair with rising temperature. General Conditions The extended cold wave, central over Lake Winnipeg, covers all of southern Canada and part of the upper portion of the United States. The zero weather is as far south a3 St. Paul. Minn., 18 below lit Devil's Lake, N. D., 20 below at Phygras, Canada. The cold wave will l.ass east across New York aud the New England states.

Wilson is More Than Match For Germany, Say Foreign Editors of His Message

LONDON, Dec. C President Wilson's declaration in favor of war against Austria is approved by the Morning Post, which adds: "We in this country can only say that when America goes to war she goes to war. She has the extraordinary fortune to be led by a president of intellect, courage and determination. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing were more than a match for the best diplomacy that Germany could produce. America will be more than a match for Germany and her allies in the war. "America is In a position to carry her resolve to execution. Alike in men and resources, skill and determination, America is superior to Germany, though she were fighting America alone. Therefore, so far as human provision can extend we are justified in assuming the eventual complete defeat of the enemy. But that is to look ahead. It is the present business of the allies to do their utmost in the interval wfilch must elapse before

American Flyers Find Targets For Men Behind Guns

(By Associated Press) WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Dec. 5 American army aviators are now working with the artillery and the results so far have been most satisfactory to both branches of the service. Yesterday, American airmen flew over a certain section of the American zone and took photographs. The artillery today started firing at five separate targets located from the photographs. The aviators took to the air and the observers watched the results of the firing, which was at a considerable range. The first shells fell wide of tha mark but within four minutes the observers were able to corect this with wireless messages to the batteries, so that the shells began to hit the location. Later the observers had practice in locating the other "enemy" with more or less success. War Stamps Bought For Xmas Presents Many Richmond persons will take advantage ofthe government War Saving and Thrift stamps as suitable gifts for Christmas. Adults are buying $5 stamps and children twenty-five cent thrift stamps. City Mail Carrier Number 14, who is Ed Mote in private life, sold a $100 certificate of war saving stamps to one Richmond man, Wednesday. Postmaster Beck said in New York the demand for stamps Is so great extra clerks have been employed to handle th stamp business. 25 AIRPLANES RAID ENGLAND LONDON, Dec. '6 Seven persons were killed and 21 injured in the air raid, Chancellor Bonar Law announced today In the House of Commons. Of the victims three were killed and 10 injured in London. LONDON. Dec. 6 About 25 airplanes raided England today, it is announced officially. Of these six reached London. Two of the raiders were brought down, the crew of three men on each machine being captured. Eombs dropped by the raiders caused a number of fires in London, but all of them were quickly brought under control. The casualties are believed to be light.

Madame Gluck, Unable to Sing, Disappoints Large Audience; Promises to Return For Date

Alma Gluck was unable to sing at the Coliseum Wednesday night. Her voice had deserted her early in the evening and all efforts to appease the outraged vocal chords were in vain. But she did appear before the disappointed audience and apologize before taking the train for New York and her own throat specialist. She was the most disappointed person in tho hall. "Forgive me, forgive me," she implored of the audience. And the audience, remarkably good-humored, showed every sign of forgiveness to the charming prima donna. "Even if I could sing tonight, you would not hear Alma Gluck," she announced. Promises to Return She promised to return and fill the American forces are finally effective. It is quite certain that Germany will utilize every moment. . "It obviously is her policy to force a decision In the next few months and the Germans, being fine soldiers, their leaders being desperate men, and nothing being certain In war, they have at least a sporting chance of success." The Post then insists that the allies must call upon every available man and increase the production of guns, airplanes and ships. It continues: "Ireland must be brought under the military service act. She can contribute at least 250,000 fine soldiers who are spoiling for a fight If the government does its duty like men and at whatever cost, they will at least have done their best. If they fail they will fail honorably. If on the other hand, they continue to dally and talk and hope for tho best there will be disaster. The premier has shown he can take the lead, let him do It once more or make room for a better man."

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BYN6 PUSHES FOE BACK ON CAMBRAI LINE; GERMANS MAKING STRONG STABS IN ITALY

LONDON, Dec. 6. The British have advanced slightly their line southwest of LaVacquerie, on the Cambral front, it is announced officially. VIOLENT FIGHTING RAGING ON ASIAGO PLATEAU ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS IN NORTHERN ITALY, Dec. 5. By The Associated Press. Heavy fightengagement in January, tentatively on the eighteenth. . The appeal of her loveliness helped to make the occasion less disagreeable, even for the out-of-town patrons. Madame Gluck contracted her attack of laryngitis in St. Joseph, Mo.. Monday, where she was exposed to a cold, damp air immediately after singing and while still warm from the exertion. Tuesday on the way to Cincinnati she thought she would have to cancel her engagement there and in Richmond. But a specialist Id Cincinnati prepared her throat so she could gon. She scarcely could get through her first group but after that her voice returned and she sang beautifully She took heart from the success in Cincinnati and thought she could finContinued On Page Ten. The Daily Mail says: "For all the allies, President Wilson's address makes very satisfactory reading His ringing sentences, not less than the measures proposed to give effect to them, will do something in Europe, as well as in America, to clear the air of the fumes of pacifism. They set things as Lansdowne's letter did not. In their proper light and proper order." Referring to President Wilson's personal view, the Mail says: "No autocrat In history ever enjoyed the power and authority freely yielded to President Wilson by the American people. His voice is their voice; his thoughts their thoughts to a degree that no comparison with any European country can quite parallel. Whenever he speaks It is as though America, with its hundred million people, blew a blast on a single trumpet. To read his latest address to congress is to know immediately what are the ideals and purposes of the entire nation. " The Daily Telegraph says: "It has been left to President Wilscn to give

SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE: THE AMERICAN SANTA CLAUS?

ing around Asiago has developed rapidly. The enemy assaults began with intense artillery preparation, followed by liquid gas and waves of infantry. The fighting continued throughout yesterday and last night along the heights back of Asiago, marked by the zone between the heights of Monte Sisemol and Monte Meletta. This line extends nearly ten miles. Attack and counter-attack are going on, leaving the final outcome open. BERLIN CLAIMS 11,000 ITALIANS ARE THEIR BERLIN, via London, Dec. 6. Eleven thousand Italians have been captured by the Austro-Germans in their new offensive on the mountainous front of northern Italy, It was officially announced today by the German war office. Strong Italian positions in the Meletta region of the northern front were taken and held by the Teutonic forces who captured more than 60" guns, the statement says. ENEMY RESUMES EFFORT TO PIERCE CAMBRAI LINE (By Associated Press) In the Cambral sector and on the northern Italian front the enermy has resumed his efforts to dislodge the allied troops. The British repulsed German efforts near Cambrai and east of Asiago, the Italians are engaged in a furious battle with the Austrian-Germans. German attacks in the Cambrai area, the lead in showing lhat a frank and unimpassioned statement of war aims does not in the least degree conflict with the inflexible purpose to carry on the war." This newspaper refers to President Wilson's adjuration to convince the Germans of the falseness of their leaders' expressed reasons for fighting and reverts to its own advocacy of the Marquis of Lansdowne's plea for a declaration of war alms. "We are confirmed in our opinion," says the Daily Telegraph, "when we find President Wilson considers it advisable to make a clear profession of the war aims which his government has adopted In the name of his countrymen it is obvious that the American people are not and cannot be equally interested with this or that one of the European allies in a number of issues which the war is destined to settle; but the actual political objectives sought by the United States are mueh wider in character than some of those we in Europe have

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under the leadership of General Von Der Marwitz, were against the southern and northern legs of the salient After the British had repulsed minor attacks, in the regions of Gonnelieu and La Vacquerie, southwest of Cambrai, the Germans hurled strong forces against La Vacquerie. Gen Byng's checked the Germans in severe fighting. On the northern end. the attack was against the 'line between Bourlon Wood and Moeuvres. This was repulsed by the British artillery.

Riley Wrote of "Wobbly" Chin to Son of Richmond Man

A letter written by James Whitcomb Riley to James L. Murray, son of Rev. L. E. Murray, pastor of First Christian church of Richmond, is published in the current issue of Harper's magazine. Mr. Murray, who is now practicing law in Indianapolis, received the letter when he was nine years old. The famous poet, who died last year, was just coming into the hears of children everywhere, when the letter was written In answer to one written him by the then little Murray. Mr. Murray later became a distant relative of the poet through his marriage to a woman of Greenfield, Ind., Riley's birthplace. The letter written by Riley, and published in the magazine with a collection of others, follows: Dear Little Boy, No-sfr-ee! I couldn't set before ourselves as practical points for the achievement of world's security. For the rest all those things President Wilson proclaimed, inspire us equally in Europe.'" PARIS PAPER SAYS "WIN WAR" IS MOTTO OF MESSAGE PARIS, Dec. 6. Commenting on President Wilson's message to congress, the Temps, points out that "win the war" is the motto which the message repeats and develops incessantly. "Perhaps the most important passage in the message," says the newspaper, "Is the Intimation that the allies, if Germany persists after the war in constituting herself a danger to peace, will use a weapon which President Wilson has heretofore never been willing to mention, but which he indicated yesterday in his reference to a refusal by the peoples which will constitute ths society of nations to admit Germany to free economic relations. Thi3 menace is all the more grave be

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WHEN MUNITION SHIP IS BLOWN UP IN THE HARBOR Flames Rage in Northern End of City, which Is Git Off from Outside World Vessel which Caused Blast Is American Storm Believed Responsible for the Great Crash. ST. JOHNS, N. B., Dec. 6. Large part of Halifax, is in flames following an explosion in the harbor today. Two vessels, one loaded with munitions, collided. Many buildings along the water front were torn to pieces. Many person believed killed. Other shipping in harbor suffered severely and crews of several said to have been killed. Wire communications between here and Halifax interrupted. Only fragmentary reports recorded. The munition ship blown up is said to have been an American. At moment of explosion a fierce storm was sweeping the harbor and the collision was supposed to be due thereto. Later it was stated positively here that several transports were in the harbor when the explosion occurred. Nothing as to the fate of these is obtainable. It is not known whether transports filled with troops or occupied only by crew's. An unconfirmed report received at 2 o'clock this afternoon said the fire at Halifax was under control. The origin of the report which was put on the telegraph wires could not be determined.

HALIFAX For many years Halifax has been the chief British military and naval station on the American continent. Its harbor, one of the most spacious in the world, is large enough to float the entire British navy and is strongly fortified. In addition to the fortifications, there is a government dockyard containing an immense drydock. The city's population, according to the 1911 census, is about 47,000. Halifax is the eastern terminus of the Canadian Pacific railway and the Canadian government railways. Steamship lines operate between the port and points in Newfoundland, Great Britain, the United States and the West Indies. Since the outbreak of the war, Halifax has assumed a " more Important position than ever, as It is the principal port from which men. munitions and supplies are transported from Canada to the battle fields of Flanders and Northern France. Church Marriages Banned hy Lenine LONDON. Dec 6 The draft of a law has been published in Petrograd respecting births, deaths and marriages, according to a despatch from the Russian capital to the Daily Mail. The law abolishes church marriages, recognizing only civil ceremonies; illegitimate children are given the same rights as legitimate; divorce is made easy and burials in consecrated ground without a religious ceremony is allowed. write verses when I was nine years old like you. But,, as you do, I could get verses "by heart," for speeches at school only I always got pale and sick and faint when I tried to speak 'em and my chin wobbled, and my throat hurt, and then I broke clean down and cried. Oughn't I been ashamed of myself? I bet you ain't goin' to cry in the Second Room of A Grade! I was sorry to hear your mother died when you were only one year old. My mother is dead, too; and so I wouldn't be surprised if your mother and my mother were together right now, and know each other, and are the best friends in their world, just as you and I are in this. My best respects to your good father and teachers all. Ever your friend, JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY. cause It has only been given voice after long reflection. Even if the Germans pretend to treat It with disdain or silence we can be certain It will have a profound effect among them. "But It does not suffice to proclaim an economic threat; a real effect must be given. The governments, producers, shipbuilders and traders of the allied nations must form agreements, which will allow at a day's notice the Institution of a regime whereby German industry will be deprived of raw materials; German commerce deprived of outlets and German navigation deprived of freight and excluded from the ports. Germany-will only really understand the power of our arms when she knows that they have been forged and are ready to strike." The Temps-, argues that the Germans approved of the Invasion of Belgium because they were accustomed to regard the annexation of AlsaceLorraine as the origin of their power and prosperity, and concludes: "Would President Wilson open the

LIVES LOST

NORTHERN END OF CITY REPORTED IN FLAMES HALIFAX. Dec. 6 (Via Havana) Hundreds of persons were killed and a thousand others injured and half of the city of Halifax is in ruins, as the result of the explosion of a munition ship in the harbor today. -It is estimated that property loss will run intc the millions. The northern end of the city is in flames. AMHERST, Nova Scotia, Dec. 6 Scores of people have been killed, hundreds of buildings destroyed, and a portion of Halifax set on fire by an explosion which occurred after the collision of an American ammunition ship and another vessel at Rockingham, according to telephone messages reaching here this morning. - The explosion was so terrific that It destroyed the insulation in the telegraph and telephone offices for thirty miles around Halifax while it was heard at Truro. 61 miles distant. It is reported that the American ammunition steamer was moving out from her pier and was rammed broadside by another vessel. Instantly there was a tremendous explosion which destroyed the two ships and killed their crews. Warehouses Damaged. The concussion resulting caused the roof of the railroad depot at North street to collapse, while all the warehouses on the water front for a mile and a half were damaged. The premises affected in many places caught fire. The force of the concussion was so great that street cars were blown off street car tracks along a stretch of nearly two miles. Messaees asking for engines and fira fighting apparatus, doctors and nurses hospital supplies, etc.. were received from Halifax by a number of localities In Nova Scotia. Special trains were made up with everyching tnat could be procured. At Trunt, Windsor, and here the city councils met this morning and decided to take immediate steps to render aid to the afflicted people at Halifax. Food Is Destroyed. It Is understood that large quantities of fooa were destroyed and that the citizens in Halifax may soon be in danger of starving. It was decided that carloads of food must be dispatched at once. The damage done to the western union and Canadian telegraph companies and Nova Scotia telephone company is so complete it is likely to be days before wire communication with points outside Halifax can be restored. The area of destruction in Halifax covers several miles. The Canadian government depot used by the Canadian Pacific railway is described as having entirely collapsed while a big government repair plant at Willow Park, in the north western section of the city, Is wrecked. conscience of the German people? Tha keys are at Metz and Strausburg." The Journal Des Debats welcome President Wilson's message as 'mark, ing fresh progress in his conprehen sion of the present war1 progress b ing shown both in ideas and action." The newspaper regrets, however the time that President Wilson has takes to reach the present point. August Chevaunne, the political editor of the Journal Des Debats after analyzing President Wilson's treatment of tha society of nations, finds that it ex. actly agrees with Premier Clemencau'i declaration on the same subject he fore the chamber of deputies. NO COMMENT IN MEXICO MEXICO CITY, Dec. 6. President Wilson's message to congress reached here too late for publication In the regular editions of the morning newspapers but the most important paper got out extras, giving the message a prominent place. There was not editorial comment.

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