Show Hie DaOy and Sunday for Hcrald-RcpobUca- nr THtewi7&ntsfri3yeiltelG Utah’s Greatest Newspaper and A d oer Using Med ium Inter-Mounta- in Vc- - 15 No 6i THE WEATHER Generally fair with slowly - rising temperature LT LAKE OITYi XJTAH MONDAY JANUABY-- Republican Vi k 1917 ir PRICE FIVE CENTS V-: DRUMABIE V1' Salt Rake Herald VoL 177 No 60 SUCCUMBS Mr Bamberger’s to t he: Peop e of MUtaii I vi- ‘I a ON - f ‘OUTLOOK? STAFF 'A to add to the statements that T have al ready made concerning the policies 'under iny Governor-elec- t Bamberger on the eve of liis inauguration “I feel that the state needs an econom-icadministration of affairs and I am going to do my best to bring this about How we will economize will be outlined in my address If we find that there are useless de- partmeuts we will either abolish or consolidate them I feel that the peopieof the state desire to have the burden of taxation equally distributed and X will bend every effort to do this “I believe in efficiency of government J I think that the administration of state affairs should be no more difficult tliaii running one’s business arid I am going to "secure as efficient "appointees as possible I have told the people what I would aim at so often that I do not feel like " going into details again” adihih-'istration’-Bai- d- al f - - ‘ Simon Bamberger and Associates to Take Oatli of Office at State Capitol Today Following Downtown Parade Governor-elec- t : ns on Will Character of Answer to Pro ’ of Peace Today Field Marshal von Sweep posal of U S Government - Plans Completed for Swearing In of Utah’s First Successes Also Reported' in Moldavia - Transylvania DR HAMILTOX UTIIGIIT XIABIE the Outlook died at his home here towas day He was 70 years of age and OTHER CHANGES PEND RULERS GREET WILSON Democratic State Govern meat Will Be First Inaug iiral in New Stateliouse the change of administra YX7 ASHINGTON Dec' 31— Opinion tion today a ' large number ' of ’ ’ as to the effect of the unfavor- men and women will leave the service able entente reply to the peace proof tbe state ' The new Democratic posals of the central powers varies officials have made ' up their minds here but in all quarters interest now in regard to the appointments they centers upon tlie allies’ answer to will make in the several offices but President Wilson’s note in which one or two of the officials have not peace advocates hope to find an opent completed their lists and will not an- ing for negotiations that nounce their appointments until they theSecretary Lansing' announced entente reply had not been cabled have made up complete? lists for delivery to Germany and her al The new administration will not lies land that the state department had received the official text' of the Spanmake a clean sweep In the capitol but ish note to Join in a peace will retain a number of the present movement refusing at this time It is underemployees several weeks while the new stood that the entente note will go Just as soon as the 'task of employees “learn the' routine of the dif- forward for 'errors in cable transmis checking V ferent departments: sion-habeen t completed Publication of the Spanish note gave Attorney General’s Staff ' Dan bT SUeMs attorney genefafrieTnmuRa'ti"htibllcr Its tha( copies of the President's note elect was v the first to announce the belligerents proposing a discusassistant attorneys "general who ' are toMhe to be with him during the coming four sion of peace terms had been accom when delivered to neutrals years James Wolfe of Salt Lake has panled been appointed first assistant attorney with a suggestion that the action of the United States he supported Whethgeneral Oliver C Dalby of Brigham er such a suggestion went with the been named second assistant City has Mr Wolfe has been practicing law a copies to all neutrals is not known as do not even admit that it number of years in Salt Lake and has officials been identified with a- number of so- was done In the case of Spain The the Spanish government in ciological Investigations For three action of its reply for publication years he was editor of the Utah Sur-a giving toout its with prior been and has Identified receipt here caused survey number of reform movements in the prise City and In the state Mr Wolfe was Little Room for Advances a member of the first squadron of Utah Some think ' Germany will was: on the border more not fail officials cavalry which to to the entente rethan six months and during his stay ply If only respond answer to the charges there was mentioned as a possible can- contained in it others believe the reDemoon didate for the Legislature the room for furleaves if little ply any cratic ticket Teutonic advances The GerMr Dalby who has been practicing I ther man view takes the latter embassy law at Brigham City several years la and holds that hope for restoration of a native o Box 'Elder-countHe has peace at this time depends almost enbeen one of the Democratic leaders in tirely upon how the entente replies that county several years" He will re- to President Wilson's suggestions t move to the January 15 If the forthcoming communication State Auditor's Roster from the allies holds out the slightest In hope that a conference of belligerents Joseph Rririe’ state auditor-eleretained his has ultimately may result it is said that making a number ofappointments the present' officers in the the terms of the central powers may auditor's office Owing to the nature be given confidentially to President of the work of that office It is neces- Wolsin Spain's suggestion that “it would be sary to retain some who are thoroughly acquainted with the routine and the opportune to ' declare with regard to method of keeping the books Mark an entente of the neutral powers for Tuttle chief deputy to Lincoln G the defense of their interests’ con- Kelly will be retained as chief deputy ( Continued on Page 8) an indefinite period It was announced last night by Mr Rlrle A number of Democrats sought the position but Mr (Continued on Page 7) born at Gold Springs N‘ Y He Is survived by a widow and one daughter Dr Mable was graduated from Willurn iams college in 1867 and from Col bla law school In 1869 and for several in this city He years practiced lawwith the Outlook became associated 1879 in Dr Mable was the author of several but his most frequent literary studieswereto magasines and contributions form of essays in the newspapers Some of his best known works are Norse Stories Retold from the Eddas Nature in New England Short Studies in Literature “The Life of the Spirit1" and “Life of Shakespeare” Three years ago he was received by the emperor' of Japan at Tokio while on a lecture tour of Japan Dr Mable was president of the New York ' Kindergarten association secretary of the American Institute of Arts and Letters and a member of the Century association and other TTITH s CEREMONIES AT NOON I 10 a m — Governor-elec- t Simon to Xetvbouse the Bamberger goes hotel where he will be joined by Governor William Spry and state offieers-eleand by respective ct ' staffs 1030 a xn — Parade forms at Fourth South and Main streets Utah battery military escort to Automobile parade governor-eleto capitol streets the through 1155 a m — Announcement of returns of election 12 Noon — Chief Justice J E Frick will administer the oath of office to Governor-elec- t Bamberger m— Firing of salute to 1203 the governor Governor Bamberger will then deliver his inaugural address will take oath State officers-elcDistrict office f judges will also take oath of office at same ‘ t- u : s : - -- f’ 1 ‘first-Intimati- ct B - 1 on Victories in Coming Year - t - time Address Lauds His Army and Navy French Also Scent Triumph 1ERLIN Dec 81 via London 835 p m —Emperor William has - 1 y TTTA1I Democracy is on the edge of expectancy this morning waiting for the supreme event in the history of the party in the state to materialize for at noon today the first Dem- city-abou- mmm ocratic administration since tbe commonwealth ras admitted to the roster of the states will be inducted into office 'All is in readiness for the transfer of the reins of government by which William Sprj after serving two terms ns chief executive will hand over his stewardship to Simon Bamberger as while other outgoing governor-elec- t state officers will follow the example of the chief and greet their successors li n The event will also mark the first administration of the oath of office in Thin ceremony Utah’s new capitol will brief and simple officially record the change from the old to the new administration and following it Governor will deliver his inaugural Bamberger address In which he will outline the policies he proposes to put into force during the lifetheof hts administration inauguration of the Following governor the other state offieers-ele- orwill take the oath In the following der: Harden llennion secretary of state? Dan It Shields attorney general: K E Corfman supreme court judge D O Larson treasurer and Joseph Rlrle SIMON BAMBERGER ct ' Roster of State County Officials State ' Governor ' SIMON BAMBERGER Secretary of State HARDEN BENNION Attorney General DAN B SHIELDS - State Auditor ' JOSEPH KIRIE s’ State Treasurer DANIEL O LARSON Superintendent of Public SUPREME COURT Chief Justice - Associate Justice WILLIAM M M ’CART ir Associate Justice ELMER E CORFMAN District Judges HAROLD M STEPHENS J LOUIS fBROWN WILLIAM H BRAMEL GEORGE Commissioners CHARLES F STILLMAN LAFAYETTE HANCIIETT JOSEPH S LINDSAY ' Clerk V 7 THOMAS IIOMER : 'Treasurer R AYMOND C NAYLOR Recorder II r Sheriff JOHN S CORLESS Surveyor R EL COLLIER 'i “ 1SLAUB v s - Thomas-W'Lawso- " ' i - v RICHARD IIARTLEY: iWAuditor M G IVERSON ’ Salt Lake City : Judges' V: ' :f-JOHN F TOBIN W HWILKINSr'Cri-’ V-- Boston" Dee jSU— --An offer to convince President Wilson In an hour’s interview: of the wisdom of suggesting to Congress : an Immediate Investigation Of stock market manipulations -of the last:itwoyears Isrcontained "In- a of this letter' from Robert L Henry city chairman of the House committee on ' rules made public tonight?' The letter which is 'in response to the' congressman’s request: for Inforan inquiry Into mation ' as a ?bas!s‘-foa rumored leak f rl-- Washington to the Wall street in connection peace note of' President Wilson" asserts that an investigation would disclose the operations of a' gteat'falsa newsmaker” aiming at '“the complete befuddling of- the 1Amecan: people to the real vitals of 'the iiour":V In the letter MrT Lawson renews preleak vious statements that the of last week wat one of 7 a aeries through which he says:‘the American people were robbed of hundreds of millions of their savings' and a partlcular ‘few’ beneficiaries secured 'some sixty-od- d millions of direct plunder some of which ’was ‘split with Important people” "Other similar leaks are coming the letter-- ' predicts The letter suggests A that Congress appoints a: committee of : investigation with powers - and j that the committee begin its investigation at once in New York bef ore books papers and-- ' other records can fbe' destroyed 'v ' w’ v '! ¥' ' r ’ -- ' - - ' so-call- : 1 ''F' ed ! 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Paris - t : Dec Montreal I Rxpecta Victory This Year Dec 31 —The municipal council “at the dawn of 1917- which we are convinced will fulfill all our hopes” ‘adopted resolutions addressed to the peoples In the capitals of the entente allies ‘fIght--- ’ Ing with us ‘for the liberty “of tbe world” assuring them of the'un- alterable fraternity and unbreakable resolution to struggle with end for a decisive victhem tory and the necessary reparation” Quebec Insane Retreat of Stock Probe : Attorney Assessor A II PAR SONS ' ' CITY ‘JUSTICES OF THE’ PEAOE : HUGO ANDERSON V v v 7 S’ CONSTABLES - r t Lawson Says in 60 Minutes Intense Cold Weather Hiii-der- s He Can Prove Necessity Rescue Work ' in - WILSON M’CARTY County never-slackeni- ng : District Attorney E G GOWANS - GOODWIN p c ’evans--- Instruction GEORGE F ed - IN ONE HOUR'S TALK - ad-dres- -- 46 He TO J E FRICK - on Tag 7) ct - ct auditor Frick Administers Oaths The oath of office will be administered to each official by J E Frick of the supreme court who becomes :by rule of priority and rotation the chief of all Justice District Judges-eledistricts have been Invited to participate in the ceremonies and take their oath of office While Democracy plans to celebrate the birth of the first Bourbon administration the general aim of the committees In charge Is to make the inauguration a nonpartisan affair and the general public has been Invited to attend Weather conditions have forced a change In the original plans for the celebration with result that much of the contemplated' ostentation has been shorn from the program The committees in charge however expect a large crowd to turn out for the parade and to visit the statehouse for the proceedings there offieers-elesaid last night All state that they were prepared to begin the administration of the state’s affairs at ones Most of the officials haye the following order to the army and navy: “Again a year of war lies behind us with hard fighting and sacrifices riches in successes and victories The hopes which our enemies put in 1916 have been foiled All their assaults east and west have collapsed owing to your bravery and devotion “Our recent triumphal march through Rumania has by Divine providence again added imperishable laurels to your banners The greatest naval battle this year was our victory In the Skagerrack and the gallant deeds of our submarines have secured for my navy glory and admiration forever thea“You are victorious in ail tres of war on land and sea A grateful fatherland looks to you with unshakable confidence and proud reliance The incomparable warlike spirit alive in your ranks your tenacity your will to vanquish your love of the fatherland are to me a guarantee thatjn the new year also victory will remain with our bannera God also in the future will be with ' issued ' : si— Forty-si- x - burned to death In a f ire 'i that destroyed St-- ' Ferdinand de Halifax' asylum at St Ferdinand de Halifax Megantic county Quebec late Saturday night according to a report received here Meagre reports obtained from available' sources give no Intimation 'of the cause of the fire which started while the intimates were asleep ‘&nd appar? ! Bronx ently spread’ rapidly Tenants in The asylum which cared :f or 180 fewas male idiots virtually without proStrike Dollarf Against tection from' fire5: The inmates of the ' asylum 'were uncontrollable and 'many Increase Rentals of them were said to have leaped from A in bewilderment high window? Others crouched in' terror near the windows SW: YORK Dec 31— of until 'the flames caught them One of the Sisters died trying to resi tenants against" an increase of cue several of the 'girls- who vwere- I l a' month in rent of 200 apartment v and tenement houses In the Bronx trapped by the' flames' - cold the weather was begun today Intensely Hearts of 303 Owing to the mercury registering 20 below zero families declaration signed 'that a' the thej- - would stand together and sufthe water In the hydrants about building was frozen and little couid be fer eviction rather than pay the increase which becomes effective done to stay the progress of the flames who fled In terror the of Many girls were ' located by' villagers who' took ! A plan 'was formulated whereby them' to their’ homes in the families will take V if dispossession Thirty girls’ who were students at a I homes' of conventio adjoining the asylum which proceedings are instituted by lanrt- also was burned- arer said to have had I lords and a fund was' started to meet narrow escapes- ' the expense of legal “proceedings s is The property damages estimated J w:- to-th- - ' ' ' ' in : e a - - : -- - - at 1200000 - - v ?' W ' - Dawn of 1917 Finds Bel- ligerents Virtually Deadlocked Everywhere Except in Rumania Where Gei mans Continue to Gain CHANGES IN POSITION THE dawn of 1917 finds the armies virtually deadlocked everywhere except in Romania It finds also in the air a suggestion by the Teutonic allies that they are ready to discuss peace but the entente allies have signified their determination to continue fighting until their officially repeated desires are com-plied' with the main theatres The war map-Iof the war shows at numerous points material changes in the lines as they' stood a year ago On the front In France the Germans in the Somme region have been driven back over points of considerable size while the Germans in the Verdun sector made notable gains but later lost a part of them through a French counter offensive The Italians have advanced their line on the east closer to Triest and the entente allies operating from hare placed the Serbians on their native soil again and also have pushed forward their lines at various points In Macedonia A great drive begun In June by the Russians from the Pinsk marshes to the Carpathians was successful and much terrain in Galicia and Bukowlna was captured Half of Rumania which entered the war In August on the side of the entente is now in the hands of the Teutonic allies The sweep of the Rus- elans through the Caucasus region and bel-liger- ent n - ct ACTIVITY SUSPENDED 7 IN OTHER SECTIONS - i INAU QURATION PROGRAM V "8 8a-lon- ikl (Continued on Page 3) PHOENIX MAY BE SCENE OF CLASH Preparations Complete fott Inauguration of Two Men as Governors Dec 31 —Prepara- Ariz ttons are complete for the Inauguration of two men as governor of Arizona tomorrow Thomas' E Campbell Repub- armed with a cer- llcan governor-elec- t tlflcate of election will deliver an inthe augural address somewhere about statehouse A guard of six men who have been on duty at the governor's office since Saturday have been Instructed by Gov G W P Hunt It is said to- keep Campbell away Governor Hunt it was stated tonight has an inaugural address prepared The most interesting development of today is the action of the chairman and secretary of the Democratic state central committee in sending out a letter to the members of the committee calling for a meeting on January 10 to determine whether the' committee shall support the governor The letter is Interpreted as a repudiation of the governor in the following language “We believe the- welfare of the Dem- ocratlc party and of this state to of-be any beyond the personal wishes of we are ficeholder or candidate and a as welfare Its that convinced firmly of the Interests party as well as the state isre seriously affected to Intention of Governor Hunt to Mr refuse to surrender ' Ills office i V Campbell” V The town Is filling up with out of town adherents of both Campbell and Hunt 'and there are threats of a clash tomorrow In the capitol building The pffice are taking police and sheriff’s measures to meet any1 disorder Counsel for Campbell stated tonight the matter would be that on Tuesdaycourts in order that it the Into taken be the may be determined atwho shall of the time the governor de facto Januon the of legislature meeting Phoenix - -- - 1 by-th- ’ - ary ' 8 'V - ' ' ' ’ ’'Ov ’ ' ‘'v 1' ‘ :v - J :V ‘ V " v' ' - V '4‘ Macken-sen’- s Army Making Head--: way Against the Russians Expected That Germany Will Make Some Reply to Entente Powers Although Little Room for Advances! Shields and Ririe Announce Appointees Bennion and 1 Larson Withhold Names Until Lists Are Completed Utah’s New Governor i Ex-pectatio- OFFICIAL CIRCLES SOME WILL REMAIN ARE NOT OPTIMISTIC TO AID SUCCESSORS PREPARES ADDRESS TO FOLLOW IIIS INDUCTION Leave German Embassy Banks Although Many : Will Service of State Incoming Officials Not Make a Clean f —K i- ' ex-press- ed - |