..... Uk'" THE Daily News v no. 299. PMNCE fll'PEHT. IJ. C THUHHDAY, DKCEMBEll 20, 1917. PKICE FIVE CENTH HERMANS ME FIVE TRYS TO CROSS HAVE ITALIANS REPULSE ATT1CKS - ANOTHER LONDON AIR RAID TRANSPORT SUNK V Kll.liF.KMAN HKhWI kK BOLSHEVIK. THREATEN BORDEN CLAIMS A 111! 1 1 1- UUIUIU111 M IllJlflitJIlll How 5eena Riding Voted RUSSIA WITH CIVIL WAR MAJORITY OF 45 NOW TREMENDOUS ON ITALIANS Total Votes for Majorities for (SpeeUI to TtM Dtttj .tews.) (Specli. to TIM Dtlljr Ijwt.i POLLING STATION Stork Peck Stork Peck Pelrograd. Dec. 20 The Dol Ottawa, Dec. 20. The Ilorden - . - mm mrm Mini TA PIAii m I Irr efi,aB a..a. . Unionist claims sbeviki government has today i government now WITH HEAVY LOSSES SEVERE FIQHTINO IN MOUNTAINS Anyox 321 j 233 88 served an ultimatum upon majoriiy oi ioriy-uve seats in n7h ANOTHER AIR RAID ON ENQLANO Alice Arm .. 13 3 ti f a .i . . .i house. Two constituencies ANY KILLED AND INJURED Delia Cool a . 17 .i 38 21 UKranimans, uenianuing wiai mcy i are still in doubt. It is still un- Hums Lake . 21 8 13 cease granting any aid, of any certain how Bow Iliver and Victoria cui i tM dmij fltmt., behind the German lines in Flan- Cassiar 17 6 11 kind whatever, lo the rebellious In Alberta will go. In Ontario, tome Pec zu, r.xiremeiy uers l announced. Cedarvale . . . I 10 9 Cossocks under Gen. Kaledines. there will be eleven members t If bung bat again develop. French Transport Sunk. Claxton 9 9 They must agree to this within on the side of the opposition Endako 16 f 20 4 forty-eight hours, or else a state in the House. Sir Wilfrid Lau-rfer j m itin i nrinrni muuuLain re. iiuiin Liiiuirau iiruauii, which- llaysport ... 5 7 2 of war will be declared against is still at Ottawa, and be has and along the line of tbe them. issued no statement the ,ud R employed as a transport, Houston ... 20 15 5 upon er Puve Hve different at. was torpedoed in the Mediterranean Hubert 18 4 14 Heavy fighting is reported from election up to the present. npU ?.e made by I lie enemy Sea and sunk on December Hazelton Cft 74 Odessa. The forces of the Maxl- Conscript Allen's Wages. Kitsuinkalum 15 19 milists still hold this great grain Hamilton, Dec. 20, General rou the river. The llrtl parly Hlh. Ten of the members of tbe crew were lost. Kltwangar .. 6 9 port, in which they are being Mewburn, tbe new Minister of Sarrall Recalled. Lawnhill 12 7 shelled by the Ukrainian troops. Militia, urges the conscription for London, Dec. 20. General Bar-rail, Prince Rupert 783 f 478 305 The authority of the Bolshevik! is war purposes of all money earned ffe m.r nf ftirlmia it. tbe commander of tbe Allied Lakelse 2 i 13 It now practically nonexistent south by alien enemies over 81.10 per . ...i. armies in tbe lialkans, with bis Lorne Creek .. 7 7 of Moscow. day. other slmul- headquarters In Salonika, baa New Hatelldn . 39 19 iter Four tolerated. And in connection with been recalled. Ills successor is North Francois Lake 25 I I 17 8 GERMAN GOVERNMENT ON uncois ;. were maae in ine these greater schemes are thousands General Ouillemet. Ocean Falls i3t r 82 52 said to be but without success. WHAT BRITAIN WANTS of others whiclr are being iRItcn, Pacific ...... ..... 1 i , 5 9 brought to maturity by that long Port Ksslnfflon ..... - 7 J . 20 13 and practised hand. In the distance dwpertby tbe gunnrc or ma IN THE LETTER BOX Port Simpson 13 . 21 8 i leading article in the "Illiein the end is in sight the ftlli.n. TV. anil forvwllv Charlotte City 12 7 m-itrtil Queen ' isch-Westfalische Zeitung" dis domination of tbe world by Britain i .tuttre-Uerman aiiacas was To tbe Editor; Ilefuge Day 12 3 9 cusses what on earth Britain has (real, but the determined flgbl Sir On a former occasion Hemo 2 - 2 to do with the question of Alsace- Our Colossal War Programme. ttl up t-y iba Italian troops, alif. I when the Duke of ConnaughL as Ilocher de Itoule .... 2 k 7 17 Lorraine, seeing that British in Krupp's organ marvels that Sesedky the reinforcements of the Governor-General, Issued a letter South Dulkley ' 2 terests are in no way involved in nothing is heard of these gigantic fWaej from tbe Franco-British iu .,e different heads of tbe var- Skeena Crossing .... 1 7 6 Ua solution. Both Mr. Asquith undertakings, these layings of nat, was successful In defeating 0Ut urganited Churches enclos-j Smithers 99 u 50 49 and the Prime Minister have made foundations for the future world. ydralirn if Ilia 29 f 6 23 allusion to the matter, ananiv. Stewart pointed ,lng a copy oi a rrociamauon nx They are being discussed a little, In Northern Italy. I ing a certain date as a Day of Swanson Day 59 M 33 20 and the British press supplies the but discussed as trifles. But At-b to tbe Heights commanding- tbe v.tion.1 Prav-r we were eharcad Telkwa ..... . 45 accompaniment. France must get ace-Lorraine,which Is. not wash- ' at I'll nan irnnin. unin i - ... an a.. . a: l.i. Terrace . 21 44 back Alsace-Lorraine, otherwise " ed Britain's r ,iiuk iu uuuiiiu tuv viuiuiiie vi 4 by the sea that is do. the plains of Venelia, tbe en- proclamation until Just before the Usk 11 6 Britain will go on with the war. main, which has no enormous in . As British interests are not involved, .J tvuvtuiiiiuii au iuiiucuio Mm. w ill, an rlna r n,w r it,. 682 151 dustry threatening British trade, asiber of troops. They made at- nol ha.iute iQ say Ibis was a mis-l Totals 531 tbe Krupp organ sarcastically is being discussed on all sides, after alUck, which In each uke. $oi only u impossible Stork's Majority observes that it can only be anj the world has fallen into the w as repulsed, but Onally with al tucn ,norl noltce lo colnmuni-itf British magnanimity and altruism British trap. The paper pro aid of heavy reinforcements, caU w,ln many of our distant KAISER WILL AGAIN THE GERMAN RAIDS which moves tbe hearts of their ceeds: "Belgium, of course, is weeeded In reaching the summit clergymen, for Mample on oully- STATE HIS WAR AIMS IN THE NORTH SEA statesmen. Turning to unmask also discussed, and here Britain J An. r 1 1.- Ii-lvhl .1 nf .....Hi' the "true" reasons which impel has interest at stake. WM v. V VIQ. av w. ing islands, but it is a well known a real, living . , htsla river. The Italian line was psychological fact that a certain (Special la TM Villj 2Wwt). British interests in the question, But here strict silence is impos- trmpondingly retired. amount of time is needed lo pre- London. Dec. 20. Derlin is London, Dec. 20. The serious Krupp's organ states it is to sible. Tbe Belgian question from England Raided. pare the minds of our" people for .howinir tbe keenest excitement view entertained here upon the Britain's advantage to keep the beginning has served Britain Uadon, Dec. 20, A German such a solemn act If it Is to be 0rr the rumor that the Kaiser is successful double attack upen France at her war task as long as her excuse for entering the war ttfing squadron consisting of truly national. about to Issue a new declaration shipping in the North Sea made by as possible. Britain has promised and as something which may be Urn siileen to twenty machines Once more a Proclamation is on the subject of tbe war alms of the German fleet lately is reflected France so much more than used to excite indignation against ttfKd bombs over the counties issued. This time by His Majesty tl(. Central Empires. Herr llar-the by the greatest prominence and Alsace Lorraine. She has prom Germany. Had Britain used Al Vol, Essex and of London last King to the people of all his U(,( m Die Zukunft, pleads for a space given in the morning newspapers ised the left bank of tbe Ithine. sace-Lorraine as her battle-cry, Ml. The Dritish defence air Dominions calling upon them to universal peace. to this incident. The dream of the First Empire Is it would have been diftlcult to be tit ..-.wvuuiim I-.1 I..IUI- wmw,nr.. an.I nna- observe the first Sunday In the . to be realized. Immortal glory silent about Belgium, and the ) n of the enemy moc bines, New Year, January 0th, as a Day qerman PEOPLE QIVE RETURNED SOLDIERS beckons. It was this glittering most gigantic struggle of the war ftt killed and THEIR OWN PAPER promise which moved France to in Manners, uui ueigium ucrinni urrr sev- of special "Prayer and Thanks- PITIFUL IMPRESSION HAVE rages Z injured. giving. j all a victim to Britain's desire, Is only a tiny fraction of the French Front. What happened before is likely Amsterdam, Dec. 18. A pro-lo Ottawa, Dec. 18t Tbe Veteran, t was this which made it so easy colossal war programme of Brit rtfis. Dec. 20, Two attempts happen again. The day will fi-rm.n Dutchman, returned from the official organ of the Great for Britain to drive her into tbe ain, and Britain and her facile ln-o He made by the Germans last be upon us without due prepara- ,everBi weeks' stay in Germany, War. Veterans' Association of barbed wire and machine-gun fire slrument, the preaiT. have been M!it to approach the French tlon of the minds of our people. a Kivea Tne Uandelsblad a pessi-Oneness Canada, has made its initial appearance Tbe military failures of the En. brilliantly successful In drawing Hrtlona at the and from lente and the long duration of the a veil over this." The newspaper' ITi lha Arsnnne. near of place is more or less Iu,t0 report of conditions there, Capital, 'wir.de.Paris. These attempts accidental. Oneness of spirit is 1(e declares tbe Germans cannot now on will be issued monthly. war have obliged Britain to sug concludes: "When the British "t defeated with great losses to Ihn ureal essential. It is to be i.i.i ,.,, .,v.r air months. If the "The Veteran" announces that gest less fantistie ternn to France negotiators have sealed them, i hile devoting its main attention but they are still fantastic enough selves at tbe peace table It wllh nothing else all enemy. There is earnestly hoped that not only war conlnUe9 longer the nation report on tbe remainder of the denominations, all organtied wU, UPCome a physical and men-jto the probler biiu news uu Tbe "rtheiniscbe-Westfaliscbe will be speedily clear what Britain) . solemnly declares: "France want. The talk will then be of 'font, except the usual artillerx churches, will observe tnis day. ,al wrect. Their food Is little.inierw rnurucu v.u.., back Alsace-Lorraine, get and ot and will never Mesopotamia, of Africa, tlvlty. but also all those outside the or- food, and the be strictly independent, Mt tnan pi.- and both Asquith and Lloyd the Indian Ocean: And Alsace. all or sane re-the In Palestine. ganlied churches, who recognlie is suffering se-'JPPort policies whoIe 0pUlatlon George know this perfectly well. Lorraine will be thrown to one London, Dec. 20. The Dritish Infinite, and the of the Ha saw form and enlightened progress. power vere!y fl, a consequence. But they continue to dangle this ide with a contemptuous gesture oops have captured a large area Divine Spirit to Influence the i,.-a nr i.ia friends collapse from H ueciares turn no mm w m bait before the dazzled little nation, negiigeable. It will quentite and as &f territory iQ tbe southeast of minds of men. will recognlie the wcakne He says he will never ,come a heal by national force, which really desires to be ave done its duty. Britain will Jmualem. The Turkish forces day. o that not only in crowded forgel u,e pitiful Impression of perpetuate In civil life tbe spirit deceived, which does not realize me rrencn. no longer require the Cana- Ute been cleared out of all their of Idealism which took but also In cabins German churches lonely of the .:a s. . jnQ nppearatice I.linn a..i AVAPtAAl I Win IITHL its downfall, and what a fata Mor. What possible interest more can wiiiions souiu u i jrrunirm sincere prayer, though under dli- peopia. a the Strassburg Cathedral is. the Alsace-, it have in so-called lengthy fore. fthl In Itks aaitfPA nf IK 1 1 at I number contains a m, V V PV W aav lereni lorms, may ascenu on nip" forth The Veteran's And that is why the French re Lorraine question? France ls. otters captured number 117. the Soul of the Empire coming WAR AIMS OF U. S. ARE word setting main Britain's vassals. To the exhausted; knocked then finally Oermana Raided. ideals and aims. and. mainly on into living touch with God. IDENTICAL WITH ALLIES' Hottentots and Indians the British out." I kdon, Dec. 20.--Tho success. As the King's Proclamation has , . tbe ground of the necessity for give gin and colored handker v 'wjtnb!ng hy tbe French naval been published in newspapers in pii to Tt Pr . tbe Military Service Act, gives the French intoxicating to the Union Government. chiefs, to Toy bargains for balance of the; ljtoU of tbe Kngle aerodrome the Mother Land, there can be no London. Dec. 20. Mr. nauour support In its first Issue "The Veteran" phrases and fantaslio visions. week at Tile's. See windows.fori reason why It should not be pub announced to the House of Commons has articles on "Problems of Demobilization" Each gets what he wants. This Xmas values, . ,301 that the lished here. yeterday afternoon and "Pensions." is Britain a method, with a refined WESTHOLME Yours faithfully, war policy of President Wilson The contributors Include a num mastery or psychology, vUh Ladysmlth Wellington Coal re II. DU VEn.NET. witn tnai as ibiu F. wns identical most marvellous management and ber of returned soldiers. duces your fuel hill glvea OriKA 1IOU3K Metropolitan of British Columbia. down by the leaders in ureal The newspapers or tbe world in satisfaction. Phone 15. .P. R. TONtQHT ONLY Prince Hupert, B. (L December Urlai. Toys and novelties.See our 15c, British pay proclaim at the word Coal Go. ttttb, 1017. of command the great war aim I 25c, 50o and It.00 assortment Metro presents ' For Christmas trees, phone 210, tables. Tile's. 301. Alsace-Lorraine. The world reads From the baby to grandma and Mabel TagUfcrro The newest styles, tbe newest Krlti. and believes. Unselfish Britain grandpa and everyone in between, khades In crepe de chine, georgette Christmas tree and entertain assumes the role or the Knight of suitable gifts at Wallace's. tf. and mummy silk waists Just ment at the Methodist Sunday the Holy Grail.' But worse la to "The Barricade'1 from eastern fashion centres-Wallace's. On account of the in.. School Friday evening at 7 o'clock come. The "Hheinisch-Westfal- If. crease in the cost or provisions, Silver collection. 209. Ische" proceeds: "In the mean OOMEDY laundry, eto we lime Britain is busy in all still "Kozle" Firesldo slippers are compelled to advance Owing to the Cadets concert uesa on the Euphrates and Tigri Wallace's. tf. our prices on some articles. being held on the 19th curt, the to add another tower to its world O. W. V A. dance will be post- dominion. It builds up In Africa TAXI! TAXI! For New Welllnnton Coal and SELF'S CAFE, noned until tbe 21st. Admission its great Colonial Empire, and i FOR QUALITY Ir Lumber of all dimensions, WHITE LUNCH, emits II.00. Ladles 50c. 299 making itself lord of t ho Dark PH0NK lM,0NB 'hone 110. IIOYAL CAFE. a Continent. It is turning tbe In KltVICK and AMD SATISFACTION A Tito best of them oil-Pnthephonea -Pathe Are you puzzled about what to dian Ocean iulu a British Sea, s IX DAY WEEK FOR HELP. Rsllahla fl.Uiii Harwlna aea Blve II Kilt Try Wallace's. tf. where other nations will only be ""ii.it) Wallace's, tf