THE NOME DAILY NUGGET
VOLUME XVI. NO. 322. TELEPnONE MAIN 4« NOME. ALASKA. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1918. TELEPHONE MAIN 48. PRIuE£5CENTS
PREMIER SAYS NO PEACE ON OFFERED TERMS
ENGLAND DECLINES PEACE
BUT LEAVES “i
FOR EORTHER1PROPOSALS
international Now* Servlet.
LONDON, Dec. 19.—Latest—In the
house of commons today Lloyd George
said that England is In receipt of the
German peace proposals. After con
sideration the government has decid
ed to decli to enter into any con
f. ■ cnee wh.it t-ver but Is determined
to tarry on the war to the bitter end.
The premier declared that England
does not intend to put her head into
the ecus© with Germany holding tho
cungs.
England's answer, he said, <3 ns de
t tsive as that of Russia and France.
Peace without reparation for tho past
is impossible.
The premier added, however, that
England will leave the door of peace
ajar but will refuse further negotla
tlors unless Germany first states In
picris* terms what conditions she will
accept Including foremost of all a defl
nlte agreement that In the future
Russian militarism will be abolished.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19—The re
action of the peace proposal by Eng
land has caused no great surprise
among members of the diplomatic
corps here.
It is felt that now Germany will
further state her terms on the strength
of the “door ajar,” as was intended
by the astute British prime minister.
FAVORABLE FOR PEACE.
International New* Service.
NEW YORK, Dec. 19.—The news of
Lloyd George’s declaration of Eng
land’s position in the commons today
is considered equivalent to saying that !
peace is quite possible as it is known
that Germany will yield much to ob
tain peace.
^CHRISTMAS SPECIALTIES
Confections
We have a large assortmert of fancy baskets and boxes of fancy fresh chocolates to select from
especially reduced In price for the occasion.
We believe that there is no gift more acceptable than a fancy package of 3weets to old and young
alike.
For the Christmas stocking we have a largo variety to choose from. Price from 15c per pound and
upward.
Refreshments
Sparkling Gr,ape Juice (better than champagne, per bottle.60c
Tally (non-alcoholic called near beer) per bottle.. ..?0c
Cliquot Birch Beer, Ginger Ale, Sarsaparilla and Phosphates ...20o
Are necessary to have during the holidays to bring back plea3ant memories.
Delicacies
Fresh Strawberries. 25c per basket: lta3pberroles, 12 l-2c per basket; Blackberries. 12 l-2c basket
and Loganberries 121-2C basket, Fresh Grapes, Pears, Preserved Cltian .spiced, Sliced Pickles, Mince
Meat, Fruit Cake, Plum Pudding, Ripe and Green Olives.
Vegetables
Hot Springs Rutabagos, Yellow and White Turnips, Red and Green Cabbage, Corn on Cob, Brussel
Sprouts, Imported Pimentos, French Peas, Canned Celery for Salad and for soups and creaming is bet
ter than the fresh, less work and no bother, per can S5c.
Nuts
Salted Braslls, Plnenuts nndPeanuts, mixed nuts, 2 pounds <5c.
Special Offer
One quart fresh Cranberries or one half pound of Polet Fresh Roasted Coffee will be given away
free to each customer buying the amount of $3.60 or both if over $6.00.
Our store will be opened later than usual on the nights of Frtday and Saturday and on Monday,
Christmas day, we will open until noon.
PEACE WILL RESULT
FROM 6ERMAN OFFER
SAY MANY DIPLOMATS
international News Sarvioe.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—That any
replies to the peace proposal made by
the allies will receive the considera
tion of the German government is the
gist of a statement which was made
today at the German embassy.
This statement was made semi-of
tlciully and undoubtedly had a pur
pose. It is supposed to mean that
Germany does not intend to be dicta
torial in the matter of bringing about
a discussion of peace terms. Although
she made the first offer and suggest
ed terms she will welcome an ex
change of views by the allies.
The one absorbing subject in diplo- j
matic circles here is the question of j
an early peace. All diplomats hold j
the belief that in a short time the j
way will be opened for the Dutch ■
government to Invito the belligerents I
to a conference at the Hague.
It is thought extremely probable
that such a conference will bring
auobt an eventual peace for the rea
son that it will center the minds of
all people of all countries on the pos
sibility of peace and the psychological
result will be such that the desire for
war will die away.
Some diplomats go so far now as to
say that the peace proposal has al
ready lessened the fighting on all
fronts. Others deny this and say that
the inclement weather conditions ore
responsible for the lessened opera
tions.
The consensus of opinion in offl
i clal circles both of the administra
I tlon and of foreign representatives Is
j that peace will result from the recent I
'oterturnes of the German allies.
i -
|
i
i
J
ON ANOTHER
SUB’D SHIP
international News Service.
LONDON, Dec. 19.—Disaptches
from Naples say that a German sub
marine has 3unlt the British freight
and passenger steamship Russian.
The torpedoing took place in the Med
iterranean on the 14th of this month
and among those lost were seventeen
Americans.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.—The state
department has cabled its representa
tives abroad to secure details of the
sinking of the steamship Russian.
PRESIDENT
TO AWAIT
REPLIES
International Newa Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—Members
of ihe cabinet after consultation with
l
• t*>e i.:<.riacnt announced positively
j that the president will await the re
plies of the entente allies before mak
ing any suggestions regarding tl.»
peace ruposals.
It |3 i fcrred from the semi inspir- I
ed press reports from London that |
the British government will not be 1
averse to making peace provided cap
tured 'uritery be returned and the
recurrence of the war is provided
against
BRITISH ACTIVE
ON TIGRIS
Spaoial Talagraphlo Sarvio*.
LONDON, Doc. 18.—It is offlieially
announced that British troops in
Mesopotamia In the Tigris valley are
driving towards Kut-sl-Amara with
I
NATIONAL PROHIBITION
MAKES BIG STRIDES
AT THE CAPITAL
International Newt Service.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 18.—The move,
nient for national prohibition made a
notable advance in congress today.
In the senate the Judiciary commit
tee has ordered a special meeting for
Thursday next when it will be decided
whether the committee will recom
mend a vote by the senate on the res
olution providing for a constitutional
amendment which if it Is approved
by two-thlrd3 of the states will make
the entire country dry.
■ The capital is alive with temper
i ance workers from all over the coun
try who are working night and day
] on all members of congress under
the leadership of W. J. Bryan. This
immense number of lobbyists is mak
ing a strong impression on the na
tional statesmen.
The house will vote today on the
Webb bill which provides that no in
toxicating liquors shall be sold in the
District of Columbia, tl is expected
that the bill will pass.
ABSENCE OF ACTIONS
IN ALL WAR THEATRES
! NOTED YESTERDAY
I
International News Service.
NEW YORK, Dec. 18.—What little
I news has come in from all theaters
l of the war denotes the absence of
dcceslve developments in all quarters.
On the western front there have been
artillery bombardments at several!
points in the line with practically no j
infantry actions.
On the eastern front the Russians
have launched attacks at the Qermans
and have gained some small ground.
On the Macedonian front the fight
ing in the mountains continues with
out any noticeable progress or ac
tions of importance.
No reports from Roumania have
been made today' beyond the state
: —.. . - —... ■■
ment that the German allies are at
the gates of Moldavia and are slowly
sweeping northward in Dobrudja.
No reports of submarine activity
have been made today but this does
not mean a cessation of thl3 mode
of warfare. Losses are mentioned by
the admiralty whenever it chooses or
not at all if it thinks best.
It is thought here that the peace
proposal is responsible for the lank of
initiative as the minds of Europe arc
row occupied by a consideration of
this subject.
Let the Nugget do your letter writ
ing by sending the Weekly Nugget to
your friends on tho outside—60c mo.
great success.
This movement is attracting wide
spread attention in the press because
it was here that General Townsend's
arm) was trapped last spring and
after reverses forced to retreat. It
is now confidently predicted that the
ptesent offensive will not meet a sim
ilar fate as it is thought the British
f ire, U numer'ca’.ly superior to the
enemy and the campaign will bo car
ried one with care and skill.
PRISONERS
j AT VERDUN j
BY FRENCH
I _
1’AItIS, Dec. 18.—Thu oflicial com
munique says that since the morning
of December 15 when Commander-in
chief Petain inaugurated his drive
against the German positions before
Verdun the French have taken eleven
thousand, three hundred and eighty |
3»ven prisoners all of whom were j
Gormans.
The total is commented on by the
press as highly satlsfatcory.
Ssnd a Xmas greeting horns boys.
A Ksnnsl Club booklet will do.
Let the Nugget do your letter writ
ing by sending the Weekly Nugget to
your friends on the outside—«0c ma
PREMIER
READY TO
GIVE PLAN
International News Service.
LONDON, Dec. 18.—Announcement
is made 'that England’s answer to
the peace Jiropasal of the German
allies will be made In the hou3e of
commons by Prime Minister Lloyd
George on Tuesday.
He is now recovered sufficiently
from his recent Indisposition to speak
In public. It is known that he is
prepared to ask the king to dissolve
parliament in case the ministry's
plan is not approved by parliament
VENIZELOS CHARGED
WITH TREASON
it tarnatlonai News Service.
LONDON, Dec. 19.—Dispatches from
Athens contain news of the drastic
methods now being used by the en
tente allies in handling the Grecian
situation. It is stated that a warrant
has been Issued for the arrest of
Venizelos on the charge of treason.
The allies have convinced the Con
stantine government that this course
Is the right one to follow. Leading
Venizelos lieutenants will bo arrest
ed on the same charge if they can be
found.