New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 20, 1915, Page 5

LETTER 10 LANSING ™ Rustrian Ambassador Denies Charge of Improper Conduct ‘Washington, Sept. 20.—~High offi- clals indicated last night that no fur- ther steps were concentrated against »Dr. Constantin Theodor Dumba, the Austro-Hungarian ambassador, on ac- count of his letter to Secretary Lan- sing criticising the treatment accord- ed him by the American government in connection with the request for his recall. It was stated that the possi- bility of hastening the diplomat’s de- parture from the country by handling W+ him his passports had not been con- ~ ““we could, * explained yesterday, ¥tively small sacrifice of money. sidered. Dr. Dumba’s letter was received at the state department Saturday and wag the subject of a conference be- tween President Wilson and Acting Seécretary Polk. No announcement was made, and at that time officials had no idea the ambassador intended ta make the communication public as he did Saturday night in New York. Py Letter Defends Right. The official view, as authoritatively of that part of Dr. Dumba’s letter in which he sought to show that he had not been guilty of improper conduct warranting a re- quest for his recall, is that the am- bassador only partially stated the case and ‘“set up a man of straw to knock down.” The letter defended at length the right of the ambassador to »inform nationals of his country that they were violating Austro-Hungarian laws in working in plants turning out munitions of war for the allies. It was pointed out by officials that this point was not In issue but that the reason for the Washington govern- ment's action was the fallowing state- | ment in the intercepted letter to his Fforeign minister: “I am under the impression that if not entirely prevent the production of war materials in Beth- lehem and the middle west, at any rate strongly disorganize it and hold it up for months, which according to the statement of the German mili- tary attache is of great importance and which amply outweighs the rela- | | Not Informed Of Plans. i State department officials have not been informed of Dr. Dumba’s plans for leaving the United States, al- | though it is known that he has asked his government to order him home | to make a personal report on his case. 8o long as he -quits the country and does not appear again as an envoy in Washington it is understood that the United States will not be dispased to question the manner of his going or the nature of his orders from Vienna. Regarding the ambassador’s charge in his letter to Mr. Lansing that he had not been allowed to communicate freely with his government and that a message giving his report on his ac- tivities had been held up by the cen- sors in this country, it was said at the state and navy departments to- night that nothing was known of such a message. Further Investigation. Secretary Daniels, under whose jurisdiction the wireless censorship falls, stated that in cases of im- portance he was consulted before dis- patches were rejected, but such a message as the one spoken of by Dr. Dumba had never been called to his attention. This question will be in- vestigated further today. Dr. Dumba’s declaration that a brief confidential message sent by him to Vienna by wireless asking that he be recalled on leave was allowed to be- come public is now being investigated. This message was published by a New York newspaper and it was said yes- terday that efforts were being made to discover whether the law prohibit- ing telegraph operators from divulg- ing messages has been violated. Copy of Memorandum. ‘With his letter Dr. Dumba enclosed a copy of a memorandum drawn up by a Hungarian editor in this coun- try and furnished to the ambassador by Alexander Nuber Von Pereked, Austro-Hungarian consul-general in New York, relating to “Disturbances"” which it was proposed to cause in munition plants at Bethlehem, Pa., and in the middle west. This memo- randum was one of the documents taken from James F. J. Archibald, the American newspaper correspond- ent in London. Acting Secretary Polk said last night that this memorandum would not be made public for the present, because Dr. Dumba said that the orig- inal was in Hungarian and that he could not vouch for the correctness of the translation. Await Copies of Documents. Copies of all the documents taken from Archibald are expected to arrive at the state department this week. ‘When they arrive officials will decide whether to take any action against the Austra-Hungarian consul general, Captain Franz Von Papen, the Ger- man military attache here, and the Hungarian editor who drew up the | memorandum. Archibald himself is expected in ‘Washington this wcek to explain to the state department his action in carrying messages for a foreign go\- ernment while traveling under an | American passport. Why Not Brand Coffee Properly? A Philadelphia restau rant keeper was arrested under the pure food laws for serving adulterated cof- fee. His lawyer claimed coffee was not a food. Leading food experts uphold this cont ention— that Coffee is NOT a Food , but a Drug Beverage Under its true colors most every pound of coffee sold should carry the truthful warning. “This can contains about 100 grains of caffeine.” Caffeine is a powerful habit-forming drug. Its daily use hinders digestion, irritates the nerves, causes headache, heart flutter and many other ments, ail- The way to play safe with health is to quit coffee and use POSTUM It is made of choice whole wheat and a bit of wholesome molasses. Postum has a delicious java- like flavour yet. contains no caffeine or harmful = ele- ment. There are two forms of Postum. The original— Postum Cereal, requires thorough boiling, 15¢ and 25c packages; Instant Postum—the soluble form—is made in the cup at the table with boiling water. Both kinds are equally delicious, about the same. and the cost per cup is Ten days off coffee and on Postum show clearly “There’s a Reason” Sold by Grocers everywhere. BIG BUILDING T0 HOUSE. VETERANS Plans for National Encampment Complete—Branch Post Office Washington, D, C., Sept. 20.—Final arrangements for the reception and entertainment of the Grand Army veterons at their 49th annual encamp- ment during the week Of September 27th have now been completed. To correct any impression Which might be gained by the association of jdeas, it should be stated that the encamp- ment is not to be a tented affair. The reunion will not be held under can- vas as has been the case with these affairs in many cities. Instead, the Washington Citizens’ committee has rrovided for the use of the veterans, a building adequately adapted for the purposes of the encampment and hav- ing, with the exception of the capital itself, the largest ground floor space of any structure in the city. This building is the one in which the last census was compiled and stands on First street, adjoining the Capitol Plaza. Headquarters Building, The main floor is divided into two mammoth auditoriums in one of which the big reception on Tuesday night and the regular business session of the Encampment will be held. The other has been set aside for camp fires and the dog watch of the naval veterans. On the floor above, there is !a row of twenty or more rooms | wherein the various corps and depart- ments will have their individual head- quarters throughout the reunion. Rooms have also been assigned to be vsed as headquarters by the military and semi-military organizations allied with the Grand Army, so that all of the proceedings held in connection with the Encampment will be under one roof. ] Branch Post Office. A feature of the arrangements rever heretofore provided will be a branch post office established in the ¥ncampment building to which will be assigned by the postmaster of Washington, a force of. clerks who will handle all incoming and out- going mail for the veterans, and all correspondence intended for the visi- ters should be addressed to the En- campment headquarters. Rest room, restaurant, hospital and other ap- vointment and equipments necessary for the comfort and convenience of the old soldiers have been installed in the building. The interior of the structure has been made to present a most attrac- tive appearance by a force of decora- {ors which the Washington commit- tee has brought from New York to give an artistic touch to the encamp- ment. At this writing, the weather bureau officials, judging the future by the past have given it as their opinion that ideal climatic conditions will pre- vail in Washington during Encamp- ment week, and in view of all the preparations and arrangements which bave been made, this is all that is needed to make the forthcoming en- campment, the most memorable one in the history of the Grand Army. WAR HALTS BUSINESS. $20,000,000 Enterprises in Japan May Be Postponed. Tokio, Aug. 20.—It 1is considered probable that a number of enter- prises projected hy the government calling for the expenditure of $20,- 000,000 this year will be postponed, at least in part, on account of the revenue falling short of the expected amounts: The new Minister of Fin- ance, T. Taketomi, is quoted in the newspapers as predicting that the European war will cause a decrease in revenue of about $5,000,000 as compared with the estimates for the present fiscal year. In March of 1916 Japan must re- deem $15,000,000 worth of short term railroad bonds pleced in London -early this year. As difficulty would be found in issuing a new loan in Eu- rope the government will probaply float a domestic loan. The general financial conditions caused by the war have forced Jap- anese banks to reduce their yearly interest on fixed deposits to 4 per cent. Before the war the rate was 6 per cent. The deficit caused by the war 1is < made good in part by supplying ‘ ions to the allies and by oc- ng markets hitherto held by G..many. The great need, however, is for ships. Every shipyard in Japan is at work building vessels, but not enough can be turned out. The re- moval of the Pacific Mail steamers is a great blow to exporters. The exportation of raw silk to Russia is steadily increasing owing to the decrease in the Russian sup- ply from France, Germany and Italy. Enormous quantities of Japanese tea and camphor are likewise sent to Russia- A heavy consignment of sugar is awaiting shiopment to .England, SILVER CURRENCY WANTED. Half Dollars, Quarters and Dimes Demanded. Washington, Sept. 20.—Demand from banks and merchants for newly minted half dollars, quarters and dimes has led Director of the Mint ‘Woolley to purchase since the first of August, 4,875,000 fine ounces of silver, almost as much as was purchased dur- ing the entire year of 1914. Owing to the world-wide depression the silver was purchased at an average price of a little more than forty-eight cents an ounce, several cents under the average price paid last year. Director Woolley said yesterday that the increased demand for sub- sidiary coins shows greater prosperity among workmen. The General Says: I believe in men. 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