Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 13, 1915, Page 1

THE BEMIDJ ID VOLUME 13, NO. 115. BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, 'rmsnn EVENING, MAY 13, 1915. FORTY CENTS PER MONTH. KING SAYS MOMENT NOT OPPORTUNE TO QUITNEURALITY Constantine Declares Greece Can En- ter Conflict When Country’s Inter- ests Demand, But Not Now. OFFICIAL OPINIONS DIFFERED Ruler Names “What is Best for Hel- lenism” Nation’s Principle—Speaks of American Education. Following is the first au- thorative statement of Greece’s position in the world war crisis. It comes from the king of Greece himself—the dominant figure in an old world monarchy whose history has been identified with civilization’s progress for centuries. It should be of par- ticular interest to Americans. By HENRY WOOD. (Copyright, 1915, by United Press) (Copyright in Great Britian) Athens, Greece, May 13.—‘“‘Greece can only abandon her neutrality in the event that the interest of Hel- lenism as a whole may at some fu- ture moments demand it. The in- terests of Hellenism as a whole have been the one and only policy of Greece to the present moment. This policy she will continue to the end.” Outlines Attitude. In these words, spoken in quick, energetic English, King Constantine of Greece outlined the attitude of his country regarding the great war. He had received me in his study in his palace which he occupied while Crown Prince and which he now re- tains by preference. This palace is smaller than the main royal palace and has a more homelike character and atmosphere. There he lives sur- rounded by the queen, sister of the Kaiser, and their six children—three princes and three princesses—in per- haps the most domestic life that any European monarch enjoys. His majesty wore the uniform of a Greek general and his entire manner and conversation was essentially that of a military man. At all- times he displayed - the quickness of thought and action, which won him a wonderful reputa- tion during the Balkan war as the greatest of all modern military strata gists. Resulted in Resignation. “In the recent decision of the crown,” he continued, “that Greece could not accept the invitation of the allies to enter the war at the time, which resulted in the resignation of my prime minister, I had only that lLouest difference of opinion to which every man is entitled. With Greece situated between two contending blocks of powers I have but one policy, desire for the future, and that was to act for the best interests of Hellenism. The moment was not opportune for Greece to abandon her neutrality, nor would her interests have been best served by so doing at that time. Should Premier Veni- zeles later be returned to power, we will work together harmoniously as before for common realization of Greece’s national aspirations.” “What might be those aspira- tions, your majesty?” I asked. “They are merely the desires for national unity to which the Greek people by reason of their long his- torical past, believe they are en- titled,” was the reply. “It ever has been the mission of Greece to carry civilization to the entire world. As Greece expands now and in her fu- ture capacity that mission will be increased.” Educated Here. In passing from the subject of Greece's war attitude, the king spoke of the Greek immigration to the Unit- ed States, saying: “Your capacity for absorption of the races is mar- velous. Already 300,000 of our Greeks have found ample opportunity for education and development in the United States. The best evidence of this fact is that hardly a day passes but that some of my former subjects write me, not in there native Greek as you would imagine, but in Eng- lish. While becoming good Ameri- can citizens they have not forgotten their love for the motherland. Dur- ing the Balkan war everybody who could possibly do so returned to take up arms for the motherland. Thos? who could not do so lent their import- ant moral support. Greece has also developed the same capacity for ab- sorption and has made rapid progress in the new provinces which came Dback to us as the result of the above war. There is now hardly a single man in them who does not speak Greek.” Praises Battleships. The king spoke with the utmost en- thusiasm about the battleships Mix- sissippi and Idaho, which Greece pur- chased from the United States at a critical moment and which at that time became an important instrument - (Continued on last page). .any BIG LAKERS WANT SCHOOL Select Slte and lel Pehuon Board of Education—Mail Route Desired, At a meeting of the Big Lake club held Wednesday at the home of George Geror, a site’ was selected for a new school house which is to be pe- tioned for. The farmers favor a lo- cation west of Big Lake for the school and as this is in unorganized terri- tory the county board of education will be asked to provide for its es- tablishment. There are fourteen chil- dren in this territory of school age. Much interest was taken ia the ques- tion box which had been provided. A committee was appointed to wait upon the town board of Turtle River and request that a new road be built in order that the Big Lake farmers might secure a mail route. John Pfeifer, a Bemidji baker, gave a talk on the baking of bread which was much appreciated. The next meeting of the club will be held on Wednes- day, June 9, at the home of E. (. Bergh, president of the organization. BRITISH PROGRESS SLOW Dardanelles Attempts Prove That Al- lies Underestimated Strength of Op- ponents—No News From Troops. CONSTANTINOPLE APPEARS SAFE By J. W. T. MASON. May 1 weeks have passed New York, —About three ince the British army under General Hamilton landed on the Gallipoli peninsula. During the time little progress has been made in the effort to capture the Darda- nelles fortifications from the rear, and England is being warned the work will be long and tedious. It is probable the Allies once more have under-estimated the power of their opponents. The attempt to force the Dardanelles showed the ad- miralties at London and Paris had not rightly judged the defensive pov- er of the Turkish forts; and now it is beginning to appear as if the war departments of France and England have been similarly remiss. Army Swallowed Up. Coincidentally with the beginning of the Gallipoli campaign a large British force, estimated at betwecn 20,000 and 30,000 men was thrown ashore at Enos, the nearest point to Adrianople, on the gulf of Saros. This army seems to have been swallowed up. Its disappearance from the nevs of the Levantine operations is com- plete. Tt cannot have met with any success, or the British government, desirous of giving Englishmen all possible encouragement, would not »have failed to announce the fact. Nor can the Turks have inflicted a erush- ing defeal on the invaders and be now keeping the matter secret. It is more probable that the force at Enos is stuck in its trenches and a dead- lock has resulted which gives neither belligerent an opportunity to make official announcement. The Enos expedition, is therefore, in all probability too weak to exert influence on the campaign against Constantinople. It is known the French force sent to dominate the Asiatic coast of the Dardanelles was unable even to hold its landing point and was driven back to anchored transports. Hence the French must have been even worse prepared for serious resistance than the English, since the British troops at least have held tenaciously to their shore lines. At the very beginning of the land operations against Constantinople, it was pointed out that the greatest danger to the Allies was the possi- bility that the Turks would be held in contempt as a fighting force. This blunder now seems to have been committed. After delaying the movement of troops to the Levant a sufficient time to permit the Turks to prepare elab- orate entrenchments, the Allies now seem reluctant to spare enough men from the west to ensure Constanti- nople’s downfall. Luck is being trusted to do work of efficiency. DARNELL FOUND GUILTY _ Milwaukee, May 13.—Rev. Darnell was found guilty of white slavery T0 HAVE SUMMER SCHOOL A. P. White of Opinion That Way Wlll Be Found to Make Money for Work Avaflahle--Belleve_s Preus Wrong EDUCATORS OF STATE AGITATED It is the opinion of A. P. White, president of the Northern National bank of this city and a member of the State Normal School board, that educational interests of Minnesota need not worry over the problem of financing summer school work this year. Mr. White believes that the ruling of J. A. O. Preus, state auditor, made recently, will be modified and that the money will be available. Mr. Preus held that his office could not legally authorize the ex- penditure of funds in anticipation of their receipt. The last legislature appropriated $44,000 for summer schools, available for the year begin- ning August 1, and under the ruling this money cannot be used prior to that time. As most of the summer school courses are completed by August 1 the situation was regarded as a most serious one. lieved that the Bemidji summer school would not bé held. At the meeting of the normal school hoard held in St. Paul Tues- day, at which Mr. White was in at- tendance, the matter was discussed, it being decided to await the opinion of Lyndon A. Smith, attorney gen- eral, to whom the question has been submitted by Charles G. Schulz, state superintendent of education. Mr. Preus while in Bemidji Wednesday was questioned concern- ing the matter and he said while he believed the position he had taken was correct, that he would be much pleased if the attorney general, who now has the question under advise- ment, is able to find a way to remedy the situation. FINDS CONFIDENCE IN RANKS OF GERMAN ARMY By CARL ACKERMAN., With the German army at Brus- sels, May 13.—After spending a week ‘with the German army I find abso- lute confidence in its ranks and that|_ - the allies are entirely unable to pene- trate the lines of the Teutons. There is equal confidence in the ultimate success of the German offensive in the vicinity of Ypres. Officials have a growing good fee!- ing toward America. I breakfasted with three officers. While escorting me along the lines they picked up a shell marked “Made in U. S. A.” The German officers commented re- gretfully of the loss of life on the Lusitania but said it was desirable for Americans to avoid sailing on bel- ligerent ships. SHIP FRY FROM BEMIDJI Tomorrow the first shipment of fry hatched at the Bemidji hatchery will be made, 60 cans being sent to points west of here. A 9:30 tomor- row morning, according to arrange- ments made by Warden S. C. Bailey, who is in charge of the hatchery, the boat, “City of Bemidji,” will leave for the dam and fry will be brought back. Several Crookston men, in- cluding Editor McKenzie and Game Warden Munch, together with a party of local persons, will make the trip. FARES TO BE INCREASED Union Station Agent Fisher Receives Notice—Effective May 15. Beginning May 15 an increase of live cents will be charged on all rail- road fares to points within the state, announced R. E. Fisher, Union sta- tion agent this morning. This change is made under the provisions of the Bendixon law, charging three cents a mile for the first five miles of a trip, or less. The railroads believing that the last legislature would amend the law did not take advantage of it, but when the statutes were left with- out change the increase was made. Mileage will be pulled mile for mile as before and books will be sold at here today‘ .the same price. ‘ THE CUB REPCRTER SCOO For a time it was be- | PARK DISTRICT PLANFAVOREDBY BEMIDJI CIfllENS Purchase of lugglel 'Hmber Land Ap- pears Probable—Election:Would Be ‘Necessary to Adopt Prapdsition. OWNER THOUGHT TO FA' _ Opinion General That Bum of Prop- erty Would Be Good Invntment— Business Men Interested. As years pass into history Be- midji residents realize more and more the many benefits the city would re- ceive if the tract of virgin:pine on the east sidé of Lake Bemldji, the property of Charles F. Ruggles of Manistee, Michigan, was secured for park purposes. { For this reason it is easily under- stood why so much‘interest is taken in the suggestion made by F. §. Lycan, president of the common coun- cil, at the last meeting of that body, in which he proposed that a com- mittee be appointed to act with a committee of the Commercial club and Merchants’ association, to complete plans whereby a park district would be consummated and:to form arrange- ments whereby the’ property, about 400 acres, could be purchased. Would Need No Aid. According to present plnns the condemnation proceedings “: which were instituted several years ago will be dropped. By a two-thirds vote of the council it could make a Park Dis- trict out of the entire city of Bemidji. This action would be followed by a regular or special election at which the voters would sanction thé plan. This would be followed by-:the ap- pointment of five park commissioners, and they would later be elected. The terms would be for five years, except during the first period of that length when the members would beelected for ome, two, three, four and five years. This commission could buy or accept by gift any land within two miles from the city limits. Purchase by Bonds. Tt is believed that 'Mr.--Ruggles) ‘would be willing to s€ll'the land, with its timber, at a reasonable price to the city and that bonds could be sold at low interest for the purchase of the land, which in itself would be splen- did security. In addition the city would stand behind the bonds, making them iron clad. A sinking fund would be provided for the park and from this bonds would be paid when due. The interest, according to one plan, could be paid by the rentink of cottage plots on the park site, this in no manner cancelling any of the attractiveness of the institution. - ,>Many Favor Plan. While a great number of Bemidji's residents . favor the securing of the land for the park, much depends upon Mr. Ruggles’ desire and attitude in the matter. This gentleman, while a non-resident of the county, is its second largest tax payer; one who has never endeavored to escape taxes on his property; one who has always, so far as the Pioneer is- informed, paid his taxes cheerfully and with- out taking advantage of the law which would permit him to make one-half payment in May and the balance in June. This has been a matter of much benefit to Beltrami (Continued on last pa MOVIES AIDING PROHIBITION Seattle, Wash., May 13.—The *“‘mo- vies” are revolutionizing the country. They are responsible for the ‘“‘dry” ‘wave sweeping the nation and ulti- mately will bring about prohibition and give women the ballot. That is what Mayor H. C. Gill told the moving picture operators of Seat- tle at a smoker here recently, and the mayor believes it. “You men may not realize it,” Mayor Gill said, “but it is your busi- ness that is revolutionizing the coun- try. It is your business that voted the state of Washington ‘dry at the last election. Every screen in ' the liquor traffic publicity and the films will ultimately vote the natioen dry.”" country is giving the bad side of the’ Bemidji Norwegians Prepare Prognm for Next llomlny Evening. Bemidji Norweg!nn-Amerloans are preparing a program which will be presented at the City hall next Mon- day evening in celebration of Nor- way’s National Day. The public is cordially invited. The program will be appropriate in every detail. A lunch will be served. The program follows: Song, “Ja Vi Elsker Dette Landet,” audience; song, male quar- tette; welcome address, Rev. Osmund Johnson; song, high school glee club; reading, Miss Ida Virginia Brown; violin solo, Louis Brown; Hon. L. G. Pendergast; instrumental solo, Miss Mittun; song, glee club; vocal solo, Miss Ida Virginia Brown; address, Mr. Freedman; song, male quartette; song, “My Country 'Tis of Thee,” audience. Women will be dressed in the Norwegian nation- al costume and a booth will be fitted up with relics from Norway and Nor- ‘wegian hand and embroidery work. MANY TO ATTEND MEET Secretary McCarthy Says Many Boost- ers Will Attend Coleraine Session of Development Association BEMIDJI TO SEND DELEGATION It now seems assured that a large number of Bemidji men who have taken an active part in the work of the Northern Minnesota Development asociation w’ll attend the summer session of that splendid crganization which is beé held in Coleraine June 10 and 11. In view of the fact that the winter convention of the association is tff be held in Bemidji next December it essential that this city should e well represented at Coleraine. George D. McCarthy, secretary of the association, who has just return- 2d to Duluth from Coleraine where he attended a meeting of the arrange- went cemmittee, is confident that the meeting will be well attended. “Coleraine will do its part to make the meeting of the association nex: mwonth a success,” said McCarthy. " |““Nashwauk, Bovey, Taconite, Marble and the other towns on the western ‘Mesaba- are also taking-an-interest in the meeting and will have large dele- gations on hand to assist Coleraine in the entertainment of the visitors. “Reports from all parts of the dis- trict indicate a keen interest in the meeting, and I expect to see an un- usually large attendance. The pro- gram is an attractive one, Coleraine is ample able to take care of a crowd and those who attend the meeting will be well repaid. Several prob- lems relating to development are pressing and now as never before the men of northern Minnesota need a strong, active organization of all the counties to bring about the solution of those problems.” ANOTHER BRITISH SHIP LOST AT DARDANELLES (United Press) London, May 13.—An official dis- patch given out by the British war department says that one of its war- ships, the Goliath, had been torpedoed and sunk in the Dardanelles straits. The admiralty places the loss of life at 500. The Goliath was a 12,000-ton battleship and was in the same clas3 as the Ocean, which was sunk in the Dardanelles with the Irresistible and Bouvet. It was built in 1898 and carried a crew of 550 men. Funeral Arrangements Delayed. Arrangements for the funeral of John E. Hedeen, the town of North- ern farmer who committed suicide yesterday by hanging, wil met be completed until the arrival in Be- midji of his son, John, of Vanscoy, Canada. Undertaker M. E. Ibertson has charge of the body. ' Officer Carson Returns. L. W. Carson, special officer of the Indian department returned to Be- midji this morning from Little Falls where he spent a vacation of several Weeks. He has resumed his duties .with the government. The Boss Is Still On Scoop’s Trail al [y 5 | address, | o cusmmas wamows ax | GERMANY MUST ACT, NOT PROMISE, IS ATTITUDE OF WILSON IN BERLIN NOTE RIPPLE WARNS AUTOISTS —_— Police Chief Says That Drivers Must Stop Careless Driving—School Chil- dren Narrowly Avert Accident. MANY DOG LICENSES 0BTAINEN “Dog owners of the city at last realize that we mean bnsiness‘," said Frank Ripple, chief of police, this af- ternoon. “Ten dogs were taken by the dog catcher this morning and as a consequence a large number of li- censcs have been sold by City Clerk Stein.” The dog catcher has been informed to take every dog found without a tag and to keep such canines for three days. If, after that period, they are not claimed by their owners, they will be disposed of. Ancther matter which will bhe given added attention in the future will be that of reckless automobile driving. During the past several days several accidents to school chil- dren have been narrowly averted. “For the benefit of public safety,” said the chief, “I wish to inform auto and motoreyele drivers that they will be made to observe the law in the-fu- ture. On Beltrami avenue there has been much careless driving and un- less the laws are respected we will be forced to take action. We do not desire to place a special patrolman along this avenue, but will do'so if the fast driving is continued. Chil- dren going to and coming from school are in danger of their lives.” THOUSANDS UF WOUNDED INVADE CONSTANTINOPLE By HENRY WOOD. (Copyright, 1915, by United Press) Constantinople, May 13.—The ar- rival of 13,000 Turkish wounded this morning converted Constantinople in- to a city of terror. Crowds, com- posed mostly -of:-women, this after- noon paraded the streets cursing the war and those responsible for Tur- key’s participation into it. Sultan Mohamed, according to a report which reached American-quar- ters, has threatened to abdicate. With those brought in this morning the total number of Turkish wounded is now 40,000, the number of dead not being known. On account of field hospitals being crowded it was found necessary to provide quarters in Con- stantinople. BAILEY SECURES ‘HIGH SCORE Several Good Counts Recorded At Yesterday’s Trap Shoot. By scoring 23 birds out of a pos- sible 25 Attornéy Thayer C. Bailey yesterday . afternoon established a season’s high score at the traps of the Bemidji Rod & Gun club. Sev- eral other good scores were made, George Kreatz securing 22, A. D. Gray 21 and Lars Lind 21. The scores follow: - Shot at Broke George Kreatz ...... ...25 22 T. C. Bailey .. 23 Frank Lycan . 9 A.D.Gray .... 21 Harry Mayer .. 18 John Larson . 15 Larg Lind . 21 Forest Hnlgren i 18 /The next shoot of the gun~ cluk ‘will be held Sunday morning. It is expected that a-large number will 'bé in attendance. Talk at Blackduck. T. A. Erickson, state leader of boys’ and girls’ clubs and agent of the United States department of agricul- ture, and W. B. Stewart, county su- perintendent -of schools, left -this morning for Blackduck from where they will visit the rural schools of that vicinity. Mr, Erickson is spending several days in Beltrami county, it being his purpose to arouse -interest in the various contests which ,are being conducted by his depart- ment.. By “HOP" * |spirit of the message. Message Contains Nearly Fifteen Hundred Words, Reduced to Code, and Will Reach Berlin Tonight. DEFINITE ACTION IS CALLED FOR Guarantee is Demanded That There i Be No Further Attacks by Submar- ines on Non-Combatant Ships. (United Press) Washington, May 13.—That Ger- many must act, not quibble or prom- ise, is the attitude of the government in its,note to Germany late this af- ternoon, in which full reparation will be sought for the loss of over a hun- dred American lives in the sinking of the Lusitania and for other viola- tions of American rights in the sea zone of war. Secretary Bryan says that the note contains from twelve to fifteen hun- dred words, and this was reduced to code. The president and the secre- tary approved the message and signed it. No ILate Information. No late information will be pro- vided the public until it becomes known that the message has been de- livered to the German government. It is expected that the American ambas- sador, Gerard, will receive the note tonight. Calls for Prompt Action. It is stated by Secretary Bryan that the note calls for a definite and prompt answer and action on the part of Germany, not for any further dis- cussion or promises. The United States in the note to be sent to Germany today demands a guarantee that there be no further attacks by submarines on merchant- men carrying non-combatants. The Summary. The principal points are substan- tially as follows: Attention is called to the various incidents of the war zone proclaimed by Germany, the sinking of the Falaba, the death of Leon Thresher, an American; the attack on the Am- erican steamer Cushing; the torpedo- ing of the Gulflight flying the stars and stripes, and_the torpedoing” of the Lusitania, with a loss.of over 100 Amerijcans. Ask Strict. Accounting. The acts are declared as indefens- ible under international law; a strict accounting is asked of Germany; the usual financial reparation is sought; a cessation of practices of endanger- ing the lives of non-combatants; the right of neutrals to travel the high seas on neutral or belligerent mer- “throughout is couched chantmen, and the United States de- mands these rights be respected in the name of humanity and interna- tional law, and giving warning to the American public without officially communicating to the United States government was made a point of in that the notice to do an unlawful act neither justifies or legalizes it . In conclusion, Germany’s attention is called to the earnestness of the United States government and its people in the situation. The note in friendly terms, but is unmistakably firm. NOTECALLSFOR CHANGE INGERMANY’S WARFARE: CRISISHAS BEENREACHED (Unitea Press) ‘Washington, May 13.—It is evi- dent from the attitude of high offi- cials here that a crisis has been reached in foreign American affairs and that the die has’ been cast. In language which is impossible to misrepresent, the United States calls the killing of one hundred Americans on the Lusitania a mon- strous crime, and following as it does the Gulflight and other incidents, characterizes an open face hostility for which there is no excuse. The note also calls for a definite change in Germany’s method of war- fare. Officials scouted the idea of an ex- tra session of congress and the pres- ident says that the proposition has been rejected, even if Germany re- fuses to accede to the United States note. He said that he could quickly call congress for a war loan of a mil- lion dollars, as there is no limit to credit. that Germany and the United States can meet on terms of note, although this is not offieial. Von Bernstorff re- fused to talk further than to deny a story that the embassy opposed’the Mother Seriously I A. H. Jester, owner of Jester's Farm Resort, left this morning for Kansas City, having been called there by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. I. M. Haun. Mrs. Haun is 74 years old and has been failing dur- “'|ing the past four months. The German ambassador believes _