New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 8, 1916, Page 1

dislembaed. A HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAII N HERALD “ADS” MEA. I.BETTER BUSINESS PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1916 —T'WELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED 187 'LUSITANIA CASE HELD BY ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS b o TO BE “VERY HOPEFUL” Germany’s Latest Reply Characterized as Al- most, if Not Entirely, Acceptable to U. S.; Wilson and Lansing Hold Conference WHGLE SITUATION DISCUSSED AT LENGTH AT CABINET MEETING Secretary of State to Consult Bern- ® sorf Late Today—Some Formal Announcement Indicating a Satis- factory Conclusion of Long Con- troversy Between Countries Is Ex- pected Soon. ‘Washington, Teb. Germany’s test tiations w: it United States, after Secretary Lansing had conferred with President Wilson more than an hour and the case had been discussed dt-length at the cabinet meeting. The whole situation was described by ad- “very hope- reply in s characterized as almost, acceptable to not entirely, ministration officials as ful.” Later today Secretary Lansing will confer with Count Von Bernstorff, the German ambassador. It is expected he will communicate to the ambassa- dor the American government's view of the latest proposal from Berlin which substituted for the word illegal, the reference to the sinking of the ¥ usitania, a declaration that reprisals must not be extended to others than enemy subjects. After the cabinet meeting Secretary Lansing said: “There was no state- met to be given out at this time.” Formal Announcement Soon. The view reflected by administration officials, while all of them steadfastly refrain from making any definite an- ‘ fiouncement, is that this declaration, with the assurances Germany previ- ously had, given and with the other features of the Lusitania agreement | already agree@upon, is yirtually sat- isfactory, and that if % }fimfier changes are necéséary the'way is open Y3 them without endangering the success of the negotiations. Some formal announcement indicating a sat- isfactory conclusion of the long con- troversy is expected soon. One administration official indicated it would not be necessary for the TUnited States to make any. further suggestion to Germany. Substantially In Accord. Later high administration officials authorized the statement that “The JUnited States and Germany are sub- ‘stantially in accord.” Another high administration official said that the case could not be con- sidered finally settled, but that it was hoped a settlement might be reached during the conference between Sec- retary Lansing and the German am- bassador, although that was not ab- ~blutely certain. It was understood that the exact wording of the~com- munication submitted by Count Von Bernstorff was not in entire accord with the views of the President and the cabinet. Next Step in Case. With the two governments tantially in accord, the next step in the proceeding will be to put the settlement, when finally agreed upon, in a formal document to be presented to the state department in behalf of the Berlin foreign office. In addition to the declaration that reprisals must not be directed against others than enemies, the promise of Indemnity for American lives lost on the Lusitania, and a declaration of Germany’s desire to co-operate with f&e United States to secure the free- dom of the seas, it is understood that the document will either incorporate, or attention will be directed to, the assurances Germany gave in the Arabia case that liners would not be sunk without warning, provision be- ing made for the safety of those on hoard unless they resisted capture or Jitempted to flee. "The inclusion of all these points is understood to embrace everything for which the United States has contend- ed. sub- Tensoin Lessened in Berlin. Berlin, Lofdon, Feb. 6:40 a_ m. ¢Aere the Lusitania crisis was lessened somewhat today as a result of more favorable news from America, which va 8, was featured prominently by most of | the newspapers. The lessened strain was reflected instantly on the Bourse, which showed greater strength in American securities than at any time | for a week, ’ Virtually every newspaper in Ger- many has reprinted the interview giv- eén by Under Secretary of State Zim- mermann to the Associated Press. The Kreuz Zeitung, commenting up- on it, emergetical contests state- ments of the American newspapers, as reported in the Frankfurter Zei- tung, to the effect that the solution of the crisis is now merely a matter of form, since America is not opposed to submarine warfare. The news- (Continued On Eleventfi Page.) the Lusitania nego-| the | by high officials today SENATE COMMITTEE DEFIES ARMOR BARONS Recommends Government Plants Despite Threat of Private Manufacturers. Washington, mor Feb. 8.-—Private ar- plate manufacturers notified the senate naval committee today that llhi’y would raise the price of armor . blate $200 a ton jf congress decides to erect or purchase armor plate factor- ‘es for the government. The commit- tee, nevertheless, voted to recommend government, plants. After brief consideration the com- mittee ordered favorably reported the bill authorizing expenditure of $500,- €00 to equip Mare Island navy yard for battleship construction and $100,- 000 to enlarge facilities of the New York navy yard and the bill to add 200 midshipmen to the entrance class at Annapolis next July. These two bills passed ‘he house yesterday. Senator Penrose, republican, of Pennsylvania notified the committee of the stand of the zrmor plate man- ufacturers, those chiefly concerneq being the Bethlehem and Midvale Steel companies. The committee voted, nevertheless, nine to three, to report favorably Sen- ator Tillman’s bill to authorize the secretary of the navy to provide either by erection or purchase of any armor plate factory, or both, with capacity Pf not less than 20,000 tons of armor a year. The bill would appropriate $11 - 000,000. Senators Penrose, Lodge and Smith, of Michigan, republicans, voted against reporting the bill. Chairman Tillman and Senators Swanson, Bryan, Johnson (Maine), Chilton, Phelan and Pittman, demo- crats, and Clapp and Poindexter, re- publicans, voted for it. “The threat of the armor barons to hold up the government will not af- fect congress,” said Senator Tillman. “We were given to understand that the armor manufacturers would in- crease their price because government manufacture of armor plate would force them to go out of that business, and they would charge this enormous increase in order to provide themselves with an amortization fund. But [ guess we can find a way to stop the robbers. In time of trouble we could seize their plants and operate them by right of eminent domain.” GEN. OBREGON MAN OF Carranza’s Power Waning Assert Four American Engineers Whose Train Was Under Constant Fire, New York, Feb. 8.—A party of four American mining engineers who ar- | rived here today from Vera Cruz on the steamer Esperanza reported that the train on which they had traveled from Mexico City to Vera Cruz haad heen under constant fire from ban- ion in what is called | dits throughout the entire journey. The engineers said that they Mexico City two weeks ago and traveled in an armored car which carried four three-ineh guns. Ac- | cording to their story the whole ter- ritory between the Mexican capital |anad the seacoast is infested with ! hands of bandits. Dr. John R. Davis, !an American physician at Mexico City, was quoted as saving that there vrere several thousand cases of typhus fever in the capital and that small- | pox was raging at Tampico. The en- gineers erted that Carranza’s power was waning and that General Obregon was the man of the hour in Mexico City GERALDINE FARRAR New York, Feb. 8.—Geraldine Far- rar, opera singer, and Lou Tellegen, actor, were married here at noon to- | day at the home of Miss Farrar's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Farrar. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Leon A. Harvey, secretary at the Unitarian denominational head- quarters in this city. WEDS, JUDGE WILLIAMS IMPROVED. Derby, Feb. 8—Judge William H. William of the superior court, who was stricken with apoplexy several months ago was reported today to have so far improved as to be able to walk about his home. His power of speech is also returning rapid his physician stated. | us,” says the Guardian. HOUR IN MEXICO CITY | left | |URGES ADJUSTMENT OF BLOGKADE ISSUE British Paper Suggests England Send Bryce or Baliour to U. S. T0 SETTLE CONTROVERSY Manchester Guardian Declares Casc Is Not Merely a Problem of War But May Effect the Whole Future of the English Epeaking People. London, Feb. 8, 10:20 a. m.—The Manchester Guardian, in an editorial article today, suggests that Viscount Bryce, formerly British ambassador | to the United States, or Arthur Balfour, first lord of the admiral { be sent to the United States with full | | powers to adjust the {roversy with the government ‘Washington. It publishes a state- ment from its London correspondent to the effect that people ! touch with Anglo-Ameri express the opinion step should be taken. The Guardian savs that the block- ade question is being pressed through- out the United States no less persist- cntly than is the Lusitania question | and, with the dispute regarding the phraseology to be employed by Ger- many once settled, exclusive atten- tion will be given to the blockade matter. The Guardian dwells upon the fact that the British people are puzzled that purely trade subjects should create as much excitement as the question of human life and says: Two Great Advantages, “British opinion has persistently overlooked the fact that German di- plomacy possessed two great advan- tages over ours. The first is that the critical and even hostile attitude of the American navy toward British sea power, as well as the theories on wvhich it is based, is almost as old as the American nation itself. Our last war with the United States arose out o what was regarded by America as an abuse of our power at sea. ‘““We have forgotten the details huf‘ the United States has not and both then and now the United States gov- ernment regards itself as the natural champion of neutral rights. Tt is im- <ible to exaggerate the influence of H\ se historic facts on American v. Secondly, it will be remem- \wr(rl that, at the conference of Paris | fifty vears ago which abolished pri- vateering the United States refused to agree, on the ground that, although the abolition might aid the cause of humanity in war, it favored the great naval powers of the world at the ex- pense of the powers with a large mer- cantile marine but a small navy. Something of this principle influence America's attitude towards Germany’s se of the submarine as an instru- | ment of war.” Strong Current of U, blockade con- at close in an affairs ‘that some such | S. History. The Guardian declares that the | controversy touches one of the strongest currentgs of American his- tory with which Great Britain must deal and that, while there is little conservatism among the American people, in no other country in the ! world is the force of tradition in the | ccnduct of foreign relations so strong. ‘“We take a very grave view of the difficulties into which the whole of this controversy may lead | Tt advocates | the sending of Viscount Bryce as a | cial envoy to America and, failing him, of Mr. Balfour. “There is great work to be done and it is work that cannot be done too soon,”” the newspaper says in con- | clusion “This the wa future people.” KITCHENER MAY LEAD | BRITISH IN EGYPT a problem of the whole speaking is not merely it may affect of the English arl of Derby, Director of Recruiting, | Probably Will Be New Secretary | of War in England. London, Feb. 8, 1:15 p. m.—The Weekly World sa; t hears that Itield Marshal Lord Kitchener is like- Iy to take over command of the Brit- ish forces in Egypt and that the Barl of Derby,—the director of recruiting, will be the new secretary of state for war with a seat in the cabin The World gives no authority for the report, but says it is gossip in line with recent intimations that Earl Kitchener might withdraw from the war ministry to assume more active | duties. Lord Derby has London from a Vv forces operating in | st returned to sit to the British Flanders VILLA TO FORCE INTERVENTION. Kl Paso, Tex., Feb. 8.—A statement that Francisco Villa had threatened to force intervention by the United States within six weeks was brought to the attention of American officials here and Mexican authorities Juarez today. The statement was | made by a Mexican from Madera, who said Villa declared he would cross the international border and hold El Paso and Southwestern train if intervention could be produced lin no other way. | through, T RUSSIA’S MUNITIONS CRISIS NOW PASSED General Polivanoff Minister of War Says Spirit of Czar's Troops Is Excellent. Paris, Feb. 8, 10: sia’s munitions crisis of the past, Russian minister of war, in an inter- view with Ludovic 'Naudeau, the special correspondent of the Paris Journal in Russia. “It is an un- pleasant memory, but fortunately only a memory,” said General Poli- vanoff. “With regard to the troops,” minister continued, “their spirit excellent, thanks to the system of mobilization by masses, which was rut into force a few months ago, and to the doubling of the number supply depots. At the present time we have a permanent reserve of young recruits large enough to en- @ble us to keep all the units up to their full strength, without having to send to the front half-trained men., This is of great importance, for it a. m.—"Rus- is now a thing i has been observed that the morale of the soldier is apt to deteriorate when he sees his company, which or- iginally had 250 or 300 men, reduced to a few dozen'. WILSON MAY ANNOUNGE CANDIDACY THIS MONTH Closest Advisers Expect Pres- | ident Will Place Name in Ohio Primary. Washington, Feb. 8.—President Wilson’s closest advisers expect him to make the first formal announcement of his candidacy for renomination within the month, when they believe Mr. Wilson will notify the secretary of the state of Ohio that the voters of the state will have his consent to use his name in the primary Under the Ohio law candidate required to mnotify the secretary state before Feb. of his willingn to h: ed in the primary The pres (]ent has been formally noti- fied of the law’s provisions. is of The president has made no definite | announcement of whether he would be | a candidate, even to his friends, as far as i known, but they all take it settled that he will he. £—On the au- Tumulty, Presi- s name was placed on the primary ballot as the only for the democratic nomi president on January 7, the last day for filing by candidates. The petition to place the name President Wilson on the ballot had | been circulated previously but was Indianapolis, Feb. thority Sceretary dent Wilson Trdiana candidate ration for said General Polivanoff, | the | is | of | | dependence | should set out | hela up pending word from Washing- | tor as to the desire of the president. | No word had been received the night before the final day for filing petitions and democratic leaders here called Secretary Tumulty on tonce - telephone. The president’s secretary authorized the filing of Mr Wilson’s name and the petition was lianded to the secretarv of state. The primary will be held March 7. | THREATENED CRISIS FOR B. & M. PASSED Counse] J'or Minority Stockhelders As- | sociation Declares at Legislative Hearing in Bay tSate. Boston, Feb. in the financial affairs of the Boston and Maine railroad has passed, Con- rad W. Crooker, counsel for the mi- nority stockholders association de- clared today at a on bills affecting the road. One the biils provides for a repeal of the act passed last vear for the reorgan- zation of the Boston and Maine, but which hecame inoperative through the failure of the New Hampshire legisla- ture to pass a similar measure. The gecond bill provides for state aid to the company. In supporting the two measures, Mr. Crooker told the committee it was the general opinion last vear that the Boston and Maine was bankrupt. Tt is admitted now he d, that the offi- cials of the company were too pessi mistic a year ago and that there is at the present time promise of bhetter conditions. Both bills were opposed neys for the ccmpany of by attor GOING TO MARDI GRAS. to Feb. on their way they will attend the annual Gras festivities. They plan to go right catching a train from New York the same day, New Orleans by March 4, the Mardi Gras. ; leave this city. Monday, to New the date of e WEATUER, Hartford. Feb, Hartford and vicinity: Fair, continued cold tonight. Wed- nesday cloudy and warmer, 8.—For 8.—A threatened crisis | legislative hearing | | i as| I change of | | the the long dis- | lof a verdict : | Murs. Philip Corbin and Guy Fitch are | Seymour, | when Orleans where | Mrps. Mardi | so as to arrive in ! car WARNING ISSUED T0 U. 3. BUSINESS MEN | Place Less Dependence Upon the “Preverblal Amerlcan Guess” DO GONSTRUGTIVE THINKING President Fahey of C. of C. of United States Also Urges Less Partisanship in Dealing With Great Economic Questions. ¥eb. 8—Warning to an business men to place less upon the “proverbial American_guess,” thinking, to become less partisan dealing with great ecconomic questions, and to systemtically discourage the prevalent disparagment of the efforts of men in public life was voiced by John H. Fahey, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, at the opening of its fourth annual convention today. “I am convinced,” said President TFahey,” that if we are quite frank with ourselves we must realize that for many years we have been very poorly informed as to the real facts involved in great questions before the country of special interest to us. The workman in their organizations and the farmers in theirs have been far better posted on matters of par- ticular importance to them than have Americ the business men in their field; but | we have now come to the period in the history of America when less de- pendence can be placed upon the proverbial American guess We must begin to do constructive thinking. Raps Petty Politics. “I believe, also, that American bus- iness men would be much more use- ful to the country and to themselves if they were less inclined partisanship in dealing with the great so vitally economic questions which S, number of affect their intere: A our most important have heen disposed of years ago but for petty “Another thing we busine: stematically courage is the altogether too preva- lent and continuous disparagement of the efforts of men in public life. When the business a in gress or as it really his he usually about public ser- all fair minded. Business Mcn Responsible. “If congressmen or senators do not understand business questions, a fair is he views if at begins ants is share of responsibility rests with the | business men, for until we formed this organization we never employed any method for advising them what | they could be expected to accept representing the busi view. I am itisfied that congr s not only ready: but glad to be fair to business ahd to co-operate with us in every way possible in the advancement of common welfare. Business will never get fair consideration of itz just claims in congress by employinz roundabout methods. The day of in- direction passed long ago. T know T reflect the sentiment of the business men of the nation as a whole when 1 say that all we want is to have ouw causes considered dispassionately, and we are confident that the right kind will usually result. Be- lieving this, we should he alert ro call to account any business man or husiness men who, by other methods, would discredit business as a whole. “Let us constantly keep in also, that while to criticise the demagogue and mounte bank in public life, we will never accomplish anything in raising the standards of statesmanship un- less we go out of our, way to praise and support those who really sacrifices because public spirit impels them to give vears of their lives to the state with very meagre returns. Seven Hundred Bodics. President Fahey said that hundred commercial bodies filiated with the chamber, which in membership and in the wide: character of, representation ceeds in size any similar in the world.” Reports of officers occupied remainder of the opening session. convention will continue through Thursday, with national defense the chief topic of discussion on closing day. President Wilson speak at the annu day night. seven are af- “far organization as the will banquet Thurs- AMERICAN Indianapol Joseph Joff I'rench armies, with an personal E. ATUTO FOR JOFFRE. Ind., Feb. 8.—General commander of the soon will be presented American automobile for his use, according to Bliss Thompson, widow of a Ind., man who was lost the Lu was torpedoed. Thompson s brought the car to Indianapolis, where it is being over- hauled preparatory to shipping to France. Mrs. Thompson says the was a favorite of her husband's and she thought Gen. Joffre would make the best possible use of it.” TTRE ON 'lnm]m] eb. 8 her o of cotton Swedish steamship T for the port of Kirkwall, The vessel left New Orleans 2 and Newport Neows lound for Gothenburg tiania. WE AMER. . mM.—With fire, the on Scotland. January January and Chris- | { ‘problems would | man himself has little experience with holding office or when he comes to understand con- | the average state legislature | to | mind | being perfectly frno’ the | make | pread | the | brought The | police plans of | SIX HURT in Broad Daylight REFUSES BISHOP AT FUNERAL and to constructive | in | OF FATHER REAGAN | Last Rites for Former New Britain Priest Held Today. New Haven, Feb. 8.—The funeral | of Rev. Michael L. Reagan, pastor of St. Vincent De Paul's Roman Catholic church, East Haven, who died Satur- day night, was held today from St TFrancis’ church in this city. Alt_er- wards the body was taken New London for burial. The body lay in state all day ves- {erday at the church in East Haven, Teing removed this morning, after a solemn requiem mass had been said, to St. Francis’ church. The mass at St. Francis’ was said by Rev. Father John T. Winters of New Britain, with whom Father Reagan was associated for eight years as a curate. Bishop John J gave the absolution, and the s s preached by Rev. Father Henry Cassidy of St. Rose’s church, a cla mate of the late priest at Niagar university. The honorary bearers were Rev. J. J. Smith, of St. Francis’ church; Rev. | John T. Winters, New Britain; Rev. | William Fitzsimmons, New London: | to Rev. Michael P, Hart of Mystic, but formerly assotiated with Father | Reagan at St. Mary's church in New Fritain: Rev. John E. Fay and Rev. Charles Coppens, both of .New | Britain. DEATH OF MIHON STILL A MYSTERY Authorities Have No Clue As to Who Ran Down and Killed Man on Plainville Road. The Mihon, of as Meehan, almost lifeless body known also appeared in court yvesterday morning and continued until the Plainville stone quarry early last evening by Alfred Roy and Fred Beloin, who were driving home from | Plainville.. They took the man to the local police station where he died without regaining consciousness. Mystery surrounds the manner in which Mihon met his untimely end, | but indications are that he was st#tlk | from behind, knocked down and | over by some passing automobile and left by the roadside to die. No clue to the identity of anyone who might | be responsible has been found by the police. Medical Ixaminer Harry A. Elcock viewed the remains after Dr. Joseph | Walsh had pronounced the man dead, and found that his ribs and chest had been crushed in by some heavy vehicle passing over him. He also had a cut on the head and nose. Although Mihon wore a heavy fur coat, it did not protect him from the terrible blow he must have received. The au- thorities are highly indignant that any person should run down a man and leave him to die in the road. but clue is uncover gl it the culprit wili to justice. Neither do know why Mihon should | walking along the Plainville road last night Mihon jof age and Newington | six children. | The offense for which to have appeared in court | taking a horse owned by | nard, a neighbor, without leave. Mi- | hon, who had never been arrested for | a serious offense insisted that he took the animal as a joke, but his indig- | nant neighbor ordered his arrest ! Messrs. Roy and Beloin state that they found the man lying face down- ward on the north side of the road. Mrs. Mihon, visited the police this John who whose case was today, was found road near the on | unless some new | is not likely that be the 50 years living in and about rmer, his wife was a man was a He leaves Mihon today E. R. Bar- | was was | afternoon and told them she had not | | seen her husband since yesterda, morning when he told her he going to Hartford to get a bondsman. He advised her to wait at a friend’s | | making | He did not return and she home at 4 o'clock. house, went HOUSE OFF FOR ENG 8, 11:30 a. m.- Pa Feb. House who has concluded his cc ations with various diplomatists government left Paris M. ve and | this morning for England run IN REAR-END COLLISION OF TROLLEYS NEAR “DEAD MAN’S” BEN Rear Vestibule of Regular Car Torn Off Extra Crashes Into It on Straight Track Near White Oak SUPT. BEARDSLEY COVERING UP, TO DISCUSS ACCIDE Howard Williams Who Was Wrecked Vestibule, Says Car Was Following Too Clos Wrecker Brings Injured to City—Seven Employes of Stone Company Said to Be Inju At least six passengers were jured and a number of others sh up in a rear-end trolley collision the Plainville line near the fa “dead man’'s’” bend shortly befo o’clock this morning. The accident curred when a factory extra foll ing the regular 6:37 Plainville from New Britain crashed into latter while it was discharging orers at the plant of the White Crushed Stone company. Both were well filled with passengers it is a miracle that.fatalities did occur as the force of the col tore off the rear vestibule of the ular in which a number of passen were standing. The Injured. The injured include the folloWwil Henry Ross of 56 Booth left ankle sprained and arm hu ‘William Schleicher of 22 Hoh avenue, cuts on head and hands fi flying glass. Sandetti Adoffo of 214 left 1ég broken at ankle. Fregar Barrongali of §4 G street, right side hurt, possible fi ture of ribs. Fred Belondi, of 196 Grove st contusions of ch : s Howard Williams ~“of 141 Cof avenue, bruised right knee and from flying glass. Slippery Rail Blamed. The regular car was in charg Motorman James Kinney and Cond tor C. F. Kuhns and the ext charge of Motorman P. F. Camp and Conductor B. J. Lindsay. only cause advanced for the dent was given by Superintenden L. Beardsley as a slippery rail. was claimed by the crew of the lowing car. Mr. Beardsley sald company’s investigation had only gun and he said he had little kn| ledge of the real cause of the dent. He stated that each car ried about twenty passengers. As soon after the accident as J sible word was telephoned to the & pany office on Chestnut street an wrecker was sent to the scene. Wrecker Brings in Injured. Dr. George H. Bodley was reached by telephone but on ai found that the injured had been t to this city. All but one were brot to the center on the wrecker their injuries were dressed. Dr. ton M. Cooley attended Ross, Sch cher and Barrongali. Howard Jiams was taken to his home on | bin avenue and there attended by iM. L. Marsh and Dr. Waten Lyon. He is apparently the most iously injured. Vestibule Demolished. The rear vestibule of the re vias almost completely demoli and the car was hauled into the s age barn just east of the crus stone plant. Quarrymen Hurt, L. M. Barnes, president of White Oak Crushed Stone compi declared that the accident put ne; all their quarry gang out of comi sion. The company has nine working at the plant at present seven failed to report for work day. Mr. Barnes said he knew Oak st | rade ' following of them were injured as they Jeaving the wrecked car ab moment thd collision oceut These men are all known by i | and on that account it was impg to obtain names. Mr. Barn clared several of the men wei hurt Crew Keeps Silent. Motorman Campbell and Cond Lindsay, who were in charge off extra, declined to discuss the ajl dent, saying the company rulesss their talking. They claimgd have filed a complete report oOf cident with Superintendent B ously Car Was Crowded. According to a story told by Hi William 141 Corbin avenue, regular car was so crowded when he boarded it at Corbin avel lie was forced to stand in the Wi bule. The young man is employed the Trumbull Electric company Plainville as are a number of ofl who were passengers on the car. 1 regular stopped at Hart & Hutel son's to let off workers and a mom opped’ at the stone crus lookir back the e fast had tim tha would be hit W of saw only ns, and they cxelaim eventh (Continued On Pagey