The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, June 7, 1917, Page 1

Pep CASS bs Weather ey Fair. THE BIS raIRTy; SEVENTH YEAR, NO. 134 WORSTED SUB IN RUNNING FIGHT Sixty Shots. Exchanged—United States Vessel Speedier and ‘Master in Gunfire STATE DEPARTMENT ISSUES STATEMENT Policy to Not Name Ships in Sub- marine Warfare as it Makes ~ Them Mark for Attack PROMOTION FOR MAN WHO SANK SUBMARINE Washington, June 7.—William J, Clark, a warrant officer from the battleship, Arkansas, was the commander of the armed guard aboard the steamer, -Silvershell, which sunk a German submarine in the Mediterranean. “it was a splendid piece of work,” Secretary Daniels said to- day, “and we are now consider- ing promotion for Clark, who well deserves it.” The navy department received word some days ago of the action between the Silvershell and the submarine. Inquiries were made promptly of the naval crew at the port where the ship arrived and the battle was confirmed. Secre{ tary Daniels said his advices add- ed nothing to the details already published. 7.—The Paris, June American steamer, Silvershell, has had a battle with a submarine in the Mediterrane- an. After an exchange of 60 shots, the submarine disappeared. Details of the fight were made public today by the minister of marine. The Silvershell sighted the subma- y é May 30. In the running fight hich followed, the American ‘boat eat speedier than the enemy and also seemed ‘to*he the: masts: int gun- fire. The disafipéatance of the sub- marine wag sudden, ¢!°8tandard Oil Boat. The Silvershell, of 5,065 tons, is owned by the Standard Oil company of California. She sailed from Amer- ica early in May, with’ a crew. of 43 men, of whom 15\are American citi- zens. Her commander comes from New York. POLICY OF STATE TO KEEP NAMES SECRET Washington, June 7—The Silver- shell is the steamer referred to ‘yes- terday in a’ state department an- nouncement of having sunk a subma- rine, after a fight for an hour and a-half. The state department did not an- nounce the name of the steamer, be- cause it has been the policy of the government not to disclose the names of ships engaged against submarine warfare, believing it marked them for the enemy,. For instance, the Mon- golia, whichiguak ai submarine at the outset of the, war, hasssince become a frequent target for the subma- rines. 2 The British have followed. this same policy, because in cases where the Germans have identified ‘a gun-crew or’a commander as having attacked one of their submarines, they have subjected the prisoners to treatment of unusual severity. TOWNLEY-WOULD SEIZE WEALTH OF NATION IN WAR President of Non-Partisan League Talks Socialism to Williston Farmers Williston, N. D., June 7.—Several hundred farmers last night heard President A. C. Townley of the Non- partisan league give verbal evidence that he has lost none of the sentf- ments which caused him to enroll as a member of the socialist party in Golden Valley county. The man who would permit the farmer to enact no laws against. the I. W. W. during the recent assembly and who now is seeking to énter into a contract with the Agricultural Work- ers’ union, a branch of the I. W. W., through which the farmers’ hands will be tied by labor organizers and walk- ing delegates, at the mercy of walk- outs and strikes, with hours, wages and terms dictated to him by bosses, CK TRIBUNE BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 1917. China Revolt May Mean Uniting of All Asia Against Move for World Democracy 7c UNNAN lan! i \oK WANG SI pees Mea} TONGKING xis ‘ se Cane \ Put Se KUANG TUNG ‘Map shows seven southern provinces of China loyal to the deposed) government and democracy, in which Sun Yat Sen is rallying forces to Oppose dictator. By CHESTER M. WRIGHT. Washington, June 7.—Union of half a billion Asiatics under one anti-dem- cratic flag is the amazing possibility diplomats here see in the pro-Japan- ese, pro-German rebellion in China. One defeat for democracy already has been scored; Japanese diplomacy has triumphed over American diplom- acy in a bloodless battle for direc- tion of China’s destiny. Democracy’s single foothold in the Orient now is in the seven loyal south- ern provinces where Dr. Sun Yat Sen, |” China’s first president, is rallying his, original revolutionary armies to the defense of democracy. While‘altied: y withthe world’s democ- ocracies. against’ Germany, Japan has swung, China away from ner declared purpose of joining America in the war, and prevented 375,000,000 people from throwing their great weight against: Germany and autocracy. That Japan's aim is a united Asia] under control of Japan seems certain. This would mean an autocratic unity of Japan, China, Siam, ‘British ‘India, French Cochin China, Mongolia, Thib- et and some lesser states. Diplomats point out that such a concentration of yellow and brown races under an autocratic flag might well put a new face on the whole world war, and surely would put civil- ization up against new and staggering problems. Just how closely Teutonic and Jap- anese intrigue worked bringing on the Chinese revolt is, ot course. not known, but it is hinted there may have been some harmony of effort ta produce a result so agree- able to both nations. . If this is so, German intrigue has gained its great- ‘est victory. In this connection it is pointed out that the “yellow peril” cry was first raised by Germany— by the kaiser himself. The 11 northern provinces ' which have revolted and set up former Vice President Hau Shih Chang as dictator, revolted against entry of China into the war on the side of America and democracy, the Chinese government having declared its intention of mak- ing war on Germany. China’s government. had been brought to the point of declaring war on Germany by American influence. A group of Americans, headed by Am- bassador Paul Reinsch, is credited with having induced the Chinese gov- ernment to sever relations with Ger- many, much to the disgust of Japan. In doing this they forced President Li Yuan Hung to reverse his own judgment and diimiss his anti-war premier. Thus the overthrow of Li Yuan ‘Hung and his government is a clear Japanese-Teutonic victory. In the south, where seven prov- inces remain loyal to the deposed gov- ernment, Dr. Sun Yat Sen looms as the possible savior of democracy. He is hurrying to Canton to take charge of the loyalists, and around him, instead of the deposed president, thése forces are expected to rally. In these provinces the first revolt against monarchy in China found its strength. Sun Yat Sen led at that time. With Japanese and Teutonic influ- ence in favor of the revolting 11 prov- inces of the north, diplomats and students are not so optimistic as to believe Sun Yat Sen’s forces could conquer northern China for democra- stood before the very farmers he had/cy, but they do believe they may be hoodwinked and told them they should unite in a demand that the nation seize upon ‘all created wealth and use it in making war. He said it was more the duty of the farmer to see that food was prop- erly distributed.than his duty to raise it, and he urged the farmers to insist that the government take over all ma- chinery of distribution. able to divide China, with the south- ern provinces standing out against the autocracies of the world. They point out that China’s 000,000 and Japan’s 75,000,000 popula- tion, allied with the other smaller peoples under Japanese influence, would create in the Far East and in India a problem that may well stun the world. together in| president of Sun Yat Sen, firgt,, China, now taking the field, after long ‘exile, to oppose pro-Japanese dictator. Li Yuan Hung, deposed president of ‘China, whose purpose to declare war on Germany caused northern China's revolt. PUT TWO-CENT TAX ON CHECKS Washington, June 7—A new tax of two cents on all bank checks and drafts over $5.00, expected to raise about $10,000,000 in revenue, was add- ed to the war tax bill today by the Senate finance committee. The com- mittee also struck out all House taxes | on dues of social, athletic and sport-} ing clubs, for which, $10,000,000 was! expected. Kronstadt Group Loyal to Regime Petrograd, June 7.—The executive committee of the Kronstadt group of} workmen's and soldiers’ delegates has | adopted a resolution disavowing any intention of separating from Russia and forming an Independent Republic ‘and declaring on the contrary they will continue to recognize the provi- sional government until an All-Rus- sian Central Council of. Workmen's and Soldiers’ delegates is able to take the central authority in its own hand. NEW OFFENSIVE ON WILE FRONT SUCESSFUL British Forces Before Ypres and Lille SWEEPING SALIENT HAS BEEN FORMED BY ATTACK Mile of German Fronts North ‘of the Scarpe Have Been Carried (By Associated Press.) General Haig has launched his ex- pected blow at the German lines in Belgium, striking early this morning along a nine mile front on the Wyp- schaete ridge, between Ypres and Lille. Success marks the opening of the offensive, the British winning all their initial objective, and, pushing on, their further progress is satisfactory. Sweeping Salient. ‘While a considerable stretch sepa- rates the field of this new offensive from that of Arras, the operations may be considered as in conjunction with the continuing ‘vattle on the Arras front. \A sweeping salient in front of Lille has been created by the Arras attack and in a broad sense, this salient is now under threats from north and south. (Belying the recent German boast that the British offensive from Arras had come to a halt, General Haig earlier this, week proved that he had not lost his initiative, thereby mak- ing a drive to’the south of Lens, car- tying a mile of; German fronts north of the Scarpe. The reverberations from this blow had hardly died away before today’s attack was launched on the other side of the Lille salient. * Curve: Is Cites A sharp, well definsd shea in the German: line about three miles deep and the same distance across is the immediate objective of the new at- tacks. :In common with other sec- tions, of the line in Belgium along a front of some 30 miles, its defenses have been subjected to a pounding of the British artillery for days. The French front is comparatively quiet. The only development: of note last night was a German attack north of St. Quentin, which was checked by French fire. Conditions in Russia appear more promising from several angles. MILLION POUNDS OF HIGH EXPLOSIVE HOIST ENEMY British Headquarters in France, via London; from Staff Correspondent of the Associated Press, June 7.—The British rush this morning on the Mes- ines-Wypschaete ridge, of the Belgian front, took them well over the ridge, where they are now entrenching. More than a million pounds of high explosives were blown up un- der: the German forward _ posi- tions. This is the most gigantic iofteration in the history of war, ‘and brought intense panic among the Germans. * Use More Guns. The British in their attack prob- ably used today 20 per cent more guns, especially those of heavy cali- bres, than they employed in the bat- tle of Arras. The village of Mesines was reported to have een taken early in the fight- ing. It was also reported two other villages had fallen, and that Wyps- chaete had been surrounded by the British storming troops. Tanks in Forefront. Tanks were in the thick of the fight- ing. More than 1,000 Germans were taken early in the engagement. The fighting continues under a midsummer sun. The Germans have not yet ral- lied for the expected counter attack. JAMESTOWN BABY WEEK Jamestown, N. D., June 7.—James- | town’s Baby week is now in full sway, | little ones from all sections of the city being entered in the contest each day. The sessions are ‘being held at the Presbyterian church. Special ex- ercises and a big parade will feature x osive Wess COLLIER LANDS WHEAT FOR U. 8. ARMS IN FRANCE The Jupiter, Setting Out for Des- tination Unknown, Reaches French Fort Safely COMING OF AMERICANS MAKES ALLIES JUBILANT Greets With Joy These New Brothers in Arms Come to Participate in Victory Paris, June 7.—A large American transport containing wheat for Amer- ican troops coming later has crossed the Atlantic under the protection of American warships. The transport is now being unload- ed at a French port. Preparations are being made for the reception of the American troops. A number -of bases similar to those of the British army have been organized. Camps Laid Out. Camps have been laid out for in- fantry and artillery units and ‘avia- tion parks have been established for American airmen. None of the Am- erican officers are Biba! their fam- ilies. The Matin says ihe arrival of the transport means that the provision- ing of the army is well under way before the arrival’ of the troops, and accordingly the American forces will make no call on the French stock of food. DANIELS ANNOUNCES JUPITER'S ARRIVAL Washington, D. C., June. 7.---The naval collier-Jupiter bas arrived -in| France, Secretary Daniels ‘announced’ today, laden with 10,500 bushels of wheat, and other supplies. The ship, sailed from an American’;port with- out any intimation. of “voyage hay ing been given out in advance, ‘and she is now at anchor in a French port. COMING OF AMERICANS MAKES FRENCH JUBILANT Paris, June 6, 11 p. m.—The minis- try of marine announces tonight that an American warship has anchored off the French coast. The announce- ment adds: “The French navy greets with joy on their arrival these new brothers in arms, who under the flag of the great American republic, have come to participate until final victory in the struggle against the common en- emy.” FINDS. NAVAL STATION LACKS WAR EQUIPMENT Chicago, June 7.—Fred A. Britten, member of the House committee on naval affairs, with a number of phy- sicians, inspected sanitary conditions at the Great Lakes naval training station today. He inspected other conditions yesterday and found only 800 men out of 8,200 fully equipped. Some lacked blue uniforms. Some had on white ones. Many were minus heavy sweaters, underwear, and rubber boots. One hundred men were without uni- forms whatsoever. They were wear- ing the garments they arrived in and have been in camp from two days to two weeks. Only 2,000 rifles were found where there should be at least the closing session Friday afternoon. 8,000. Said Dunn St. Paul, Minn.. June 7.—Katherine, McQuillan, testifying at the trial of Mike Moore, alleged go-between in the plot to kill her sister, Mrs. Alice Dunn, described today the scenes sur- rounding the murder. Only a Little Shooting. She was in hed beside her sister, when a man entered the room, but her efforts to awaken her sister re- sulted in the latter’s declaring she was dreaming. She took the rings off her sis- ter’s fingers as the man said, “Be “‘Be Calm; I Only Want To Do ‘Little Shooting,’’ Case Gunman calm; | only want to do a little shooting,” she testified. Takes Dead Sister in Arms. “He pushed me away and hit Alice on the head with a pistol,” Miss Mc-; Quillan testified. “Then he fired at her three times. “| heard a man in the hall ask ‘Did you get her?” Then | took my sister in my arms, but she was dead.” J. F. McQuillan, father of the mur- dered woman, and his son, Thomas, testified nothing could indicate any attempts at burglary. Murder End Of Dispute Over Room Williston, N. D., June 7.—As the re- sult of a dispute over the cost of a night’s lodging, George Kozocar, a homesteader near Opheim, Mont., is dead and Joseph Pappe is in the Val- ley county jail at Glasgow charged with his murder. Pappe and a companion spent the night at the homesteader’s shack and are said to have refused payment for their lodging. In the dispute which followed ‘Pappe secured Kozocar’s own rifle from his shack and shot him, the victim dying instantly. Pappe and his companion drove away leav- ing the body in the yard. The county officials were notified and the arrests took place. The ac- cused man and his victim are both Rumanians. BILLET DEUX 10 CONVICTS HELPED START TROUBLE Uplift Workers Penned Notes Sizzling With Passion Tow- ard Men in Penitentiary “OH YOU BABY” AND “SQUEEZE ME’’ USED Joliet, Ill, June 7.—In support of a statement that correspondence with women on the outside has done much to demoralize prison discipline, Ward- en Bowen today made public excerpts from letters received at the prison, and confiscated by the - authorities. “They were from women who had been put in communication with prisoners through a league organized for uplift work. The women varied in age from 70 to 15. “I fell asleep and dreamed of my hero—you,” wrote one woman. “The dream was really a continuation of my thoughts—love’s sweet dream.” “Tell me my letters make you hap- py or I shall squeeze you until you squeal—oh, you baby,” was the mes- sage to another convict. Apparently some of the women had more than one correspondent, but whether in different prisons was not made clear. “IT have had a counterfeiter on my list, a kid about 20, but some smart kid, and sweet boy,” said one letter. “Eut don’t get jealous, he's in irons for two years longer than you are and you won't ever meet.” GERMANS PLOT KIDNAPPING OF MUNITIONS MAN More Serious Tone Given Mis- souri Abductions by Confes- sion of Seven Suspects Springfield, Mo., June 7.—After a cross examination that lasted all night and well into today, the police an- nounced they had been unable to shake to any considerable extent the stories of the seven persons held in the investigation of the alleged ab- duction plot growing out of the dis- appearance last week of Lloyd Peet, the 14-months-old son of J. Holland; Peet, a banker. Officials indicated a belief that none of the seven had been connected with the chief incident, although it has previously been announced that sev- eral of the suspects had confessed to having discussed the abduction of Charles Clement, a jeweler, a child, and a St. Louis munitions maker, the latter plot having been broached by German interests. Germans Capture French Trenches Berlin, June 7.—German troops yes- terday captured French positions over an extent of one and one quarter miles along the Chemin des Dames front, south of Pargny-Filain, in the Aisne region, says the official statement is- sued today by the German army head- quarters staff. Early today, the Ger- man statement adds, the battle in Flanders fully flared up in most ex- HAIG LAUNCHES EXPECTED BLOW Million Pounds of High AMERICAN SHIP ts Germare 10,000 “REDS” STORM PALACE AT STOCKHOLM One Man Severely Hurt and Score Injured in Clash Between Socialists and Police LEADERS ENDEAVOR TO CHECK MOB VIOLENCE Councils Ignored by Crowds Spur- red on by Agitators Urging Violence—Heads Slashed Stockholm, June 6th, via London, June 7th—One man was severely wounded and a score slightly hurt in the clash between the workers and the police before the Rikstag building on Tuesday. For some days previously the Socialists of the left had been urg- ing the workers to cease work on Tuesday and demonstrate before the parliament building when the Social- ist interpellation regarding revision of the constitution and shorter work days was scheduled to be presented by the premier. Some agitators openly urg- ed violence. Leader Sought Peace Hjalmar Branting, the Socialist lead- er, attempted to stem the mischief by appealing for peaceable behavior. Many factories stopped work, however, at 1 o’clock Tuesday, and the employes marched to the Rikstag. They found the approaches to the building and to the royal palace guarded by soldiers and police. The crowd was noisy and threatening and tried to overturn astreet car. The police charged and drove them back. Attempt to Rush Police Attempts were made by leaders to get them to leave the vicinity, but the mob made an attempt to rush the po- lice. Many heads were slashed and many persons trampled. The platoon of soldiers guarding the bridge lead- ing to the palace fixed bayonets and loaded their rifles but ‘did’ not’ fire. There was much babble:and » atone throwing and the crowd melted away. The police estimated the rioters and onlookers numbered 10,000, mostly youths. GERMANY PLANNED TD COLLECT WAR BLL FROM U. 6. Denver, Colo. That Ger- many recently had offered the Enten- te allies an indemnity of $30,000,000,- 000 to end the war and dhad plans to collect this in turn from the United States was told to a Denver audience last night by Dr. Newell. Dwight Hil- lis, speaker in interest of the ‘Liberty Joan. “Not long ago, a tentative offer was made to the Allies to end.the war by Germany paying an indemnity of $30,- 000,000,000," he said, “Germany to re- tain her army and navy and have the freedom of the sea. “Back of this plan was the purpose - to send the German army and navy to the United States and collect the indemnity from this country. + U. 6. T. OPENS; 1,500 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE ‘Owatonna, Minn, June 7.—The twentieth annual reunion of the grand council of United Commercial Trav- elers of North Dakota and Minne- sota opened at § a. m. today with more than 1,500 traveling men from all parts of the northwest registering for the three days’ convention. The threatening weather of the past week, which still prevails here today, did not serve to dampen the ardor of the vistors, who, as expressed by one of the members, “cannot be stopped by rain.” The morning session was confined to a meeting of the grand council at the firemen’s hall, during which the report of the last year was read and committees appointed which will work out plans for’ the organization’s activities for the coming year. NORTH DAKOTA MAN : BUYS BIG TRACT OF MONTANA FARM LAND Antelope, Mont., June 7.—William Deal, who recently sold his holdings near Harvey, N. D., at a good price, has purchased 1,000 acres near Wolf tensive explosions and most violent gun fire. Creek, Mont., and plans to engage in farming on an extensive scale.