New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 2, 1916, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERALD HERALD “ADS” MEAN BETTER BUSINESS PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1916.—TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED 18 ‘WARM DEBATE IN SENATE AS EIGHT HOUR R. R. MEASURE IS SENT ON ITS WAY TO BECOME LA " RUMANIAN ADVANCE CHECKEDRY |PROVISIONAL Gov. AUSTRIANS NEAR ‘IRON GATES Evacuation of Transylvania Being Carried Out Further North, Important Cities Being Abandoned RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE ON EXTENSIVE LIN ¥French Olaim Bulgazians Were De- feated by Serbians Along Western End of Macedonia Front—British Make Slight Gain on Somme and Germans Recapture Trenches Pre- viously Taken in South Sector. The Rumanian advance in lower by the Teutonic forces, an official state- This an- Transylvania has been checked ment from Vienna reports. nouncement relates the repulse of the Rumanians near the Iron Gates of the Danube, in the vicinity of Orsova. It is probable the Rumanians are en- countering more severe resistance in thig region than further north, for an important advance from this quarter would threaten the communications of the Central Powers with Bulgaria and Turkey. The Teutonic plan for shortening the front apparently con- templates holding the Orsova region and resting there the southern flank of the new line. Further north the Austrian evacua- tion of Transylvanian territory is be- ing carried out without serious fight- Vienna announces the abandon- the ing. ment of Hermannstadt, one of most important towns of Transylva- nia, fifteen miles from the border, and of a town north of Kronstadt. The Austrlan communication indi- cates that the new offensive of the Russians in Bukowina and eastern Galicla was Inaugurated over a wide In one sector alone, north of the Russians ad- front. the Dneister river, vanced along a line of fifteen miles. Most of their assaults failed, Vienna rnnounces. It was In this fighting that the Russians, according to yes- terday’s Petrograd communication, took more than 15,000 prisoners in a fay. The Bulgarians renewed their at- tacks last night along end of French war office asserts they repulsed by the Serbians. The Germans attacked the French on the Somme front Jast night and re- the western The were the Macedonian front. pecupied trenches south of Estrees, taken recently by the French. A small British gain near Delville Wood Is an- nounced in London. Serbs Repulse Bulgarians. Paris, Sept. 2, 12:05 p. m.—The Bulgarians returned to the attack last night on the western end of the Mace- donian front. The office nounced today that an assault deliv- war an- (Continued On Third Page). EMBARGOES CALLED OFF IN THE WEST Roads Confident of Hand- ling Situation if Strike Is Declared. Chicago, Bept. 2.—Madified embar- goes are in effect today on many of the great railway systems of the coun- try, and in some cases they have been removed entirely, as a result of the belief by railroad officials that there will be no strike next Monday. Railroad executives, although ex- pressing the belief that the passage of the eight hour bill by the house of representatives and the prospect of its passage by the senate tonight had virtually removed all danger of a strike at present, announced many desertions from the ranks of the brotherhoods in the middle west and asserted they had sufficient men operate trains on most of the roads in the event of a strike. On several of the biz middle west- ern roads, general managers claimed as high as 35 per cent. of the engin- eers and conductors have given as- surance that they will remain at work even though the strike is put into ef- fect. Rallroad passenger traffic through Chicago for the last two days has been heavier than for many months, the large increase being attributed to anxiety of tourists to reach their homes before next Monday, the time set for the strike. Feeling assured that the strike or- der will be cancelled, the following railroads today revoked their embar- goes: Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul; Chicago and Alton; Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Northwestern; Monon; Tastern Illinois; Chicago Great West- ern and the Illinois Central. The Chi- cago, Burlington and Quincy revoked its order last night. Western rail- road heads sald that they understood eastern roads would take similar ac- tion in the course of the day. TILSON NAMED AGAIN Congressman From Third District Renominated at Convention Today —Now on Duty on Border. New Haven, Sept. 2.—John Q. Til- son, congressman from -the taird Connecticu* district and with the Second’ Connecticut infantry, of which he is lieutenant colonel, at present on Mexican border duty, was renomi- nated for congress by the third dis- trict republican convention today. COLLINS TRIES TO ESCAPE. Pretends He Is Sick and Then Makes Dash for His Freedom. Gus Collins, sentenced to six months at the state farm for in- ebriates at Norwich by Judge James T. Meskill this morning, created quite a scene in police headquarters before he was taken away. Colling began to moan and and pretended to be deathly He was permitted to sit down and immediately fell down on the floor. Lifted to a chair, he gave every in- dication of dying until he tumbled towards the water cooler. Seeing an opportunity he made sudden dash for liberty, trylng to escape from the police station by a side door. Had not Fireman Edward Woods' eagle eye espied him Collins might still be running. groan sick. WILSON “CLEAN UP” DAY. Washington, Sept. 2.—Before leav- ing vesterday fo adow Lawn, N. J., President Wllsmflzncd more than 1,000 bills, commissions, pardons and executive papers which had accumu- Jated during the last three weeks he was devoting his attention to the threatened railroad strike, to | 15 PROCLAIMED BY REBELS IN GREECE Lieut. Col. Zimbrakakis and 0tfier Prominent Military Men and - Civilians in Charge APPEAL T0 PEOPLE T0 DRIVE 0UT OPPRESSOR Public Stirred by Abandonment of Forts to Bulgarians Without Re- sistance—Venizelos, in Interview, | Considers Situation Grave and | Blames Those Who Failed to Act, Knowing of Rumania’s Intention to Declare War, Paris, Sept, 2. 4:40 a. spatch the Petit saloniki dated coemmittee of national defense, com- rosed of Lieutenant Colonel Zim- Prakakis and other prominent mili- tary claimed ment | darmes m.—A de- to Parisien from Friday, says that a men and civilians, has been pro- as the provisional Al govern- Macedonia the - and cavalry, savs the d spatch, have joined this movement. | | A parade of revolutionary troops under Zimbrakakas took place after which there was a parade of armed | civillans and volunteers wearing the tlue and white uniform of Macedonian | Hussars. The committee of national defense, says a Havas despatch from Saloniki, has issued an appeal to the people and the army, urging them to “drive the oppressor from Greek sail.” The | recruiting of volunteers was urged ond large meetings are being or-| ganized. Popular sentiment in Greece has been profoundly stirred by the aban donment without combat of the Greek forts in eastern Macadonia, and has heen raised to the highest pitch by Rumania’s entry into the war, says 1ke despatch. An Athens despatch to the Wireless Press says the newspapers of that city publish a manifesto by General Lapat appealing to the Greeks to erroll as volunteers in an army which will protect Greece from its enemies. A Havas despatch from Athens | quotes LaPatris as saying the Greek | elections, which had been set for | Cectaber 8, will be useless and urging prompt action on the part of the| Greek government to avert disaster. Venizelos Chafes at Delay. London, Sept 1:30 p. m.—For- neer Premier Venizelos of Greece, lcader of the party which favors par- ticipation in the war with the en- tente allies, is quoted in a despdaich tc the Star from Athens as h3ving said to friends that the situation was becoming more and more grave for Greece. M. Venizelos blamed those who had advance knowledge of Ru- mania’s intentions for not bringing about the intervention of Greece, at least simultaneously with Rumania. The Star ondent quotes him further, as follow “With the B n troops be- and the armies and with the s advancing through Dobruja, | n doubt that Bulgaria will seek n a separate peace with the en- {tente? TIf this should happen before Greece goes in on the side of the en- tente it would mean the burial of correspondent adds that the a separate peace for Bulgaria d by many of the belligerent states. Martial Taw Proclaimed. Rome, Sept. via London 4:16 p. m.—Information reached here to- day to the effect that the revolution in Greece is spreading and that mar- tial Jaw has been proclaimed in Ath- ens, Pieraus and several other cities The uprising is extending in Thessa- ly and Epirus which, together with Greek Macedonia, in which the move- { nation thusiasm by | drizzling rain | ¥ WILSON AGREES TO PILOT PARTY IN FALL CAMPAIGN AGAINST G. 0. P. TICKET BRILLIANT SCENE AT WILSON SUMMER HOME Public Pours Into Grounds As Gates Are Thrown Open. Long Branch, N. J., Sept. 2.—The day upon which President Wilson is to be formally notified of his renomi- is being celebrated with en- 10,000 per- democratic leaders of A fell throughout the but did not the the assembled democrats. Wilson himself rose early and spent the forenoon shaking hands with party leaders and renewing friendships with New Jersey members of his part The notification set for late L.awn, the dence. The president’s summer home, acres of lawn, more than including all sons, from parts the country. morning spirits of President dampen ceremonies were afternoon at Shadow president’s summer resi- magnificent white surrounded by sixty presented a beautiful picture as the arrangements for the | The house | ceremony were completed. was literally covered with American flags and bunting and from a tall white flag pole floated the flag of the president of the United States. Chalrs to accomodate 5,000 persons were grouped in a semi-circle about the } house and there was room for 20,000 more within hearing distance of the President’s voice. A temporary ad- dition to the veranda had been erected as the pr dent’'s speaking stand. Several hours before the time for the ceremony, 4 o'clock, the gates were thrown open and the general public poured in by the hundreds. Members of the notification com- mittee, headed by Senator James of Kentucky, ar New York this morning and members of the democratic national committee and of President Wilson’s cabinet ar- ved on every train. Because of the necessity of taking action today in congress to avert the threatened railroad strike Speaker Champ Clark and a few other mem- bers of congress, who planned to :ome here, were forced to remain in Washington. The president was in communica- tion with the White House throughout the morning and was kept informed of every development in congress and received word that the strike legi tion was practically certain of pas several democratic senators teleg: ing him that the senate would adopt | the legislation late this afternoon. The President accordingly entered into the preparations for his notifica- tion in an optimistic frame of mind. After an early morning walk about the estate with Mrs. Wilson, he re- ceived members of the New Jersey state committee and at o'clock en- tertained at luncheon 200 democratic leaders from different parts of the country. GREECE TO [ Premier Zaimis Says Country Will Not Change Her Policy. MAIN NEUTRAL. 9 > London, ept 2 E: an adience lasting two hours Thursday with King Constantine of Greece, which gave rise to persistent rumors, Premier Zaimis, according to & despatch filed at Athens yesterday by the espondent of the chainge Telegraph company, said that Greece maintained her poliey of friendly neutrality toward the entente powers while awaiting events. p. cor B WEATHER. Hartford, Sept, ‘Hartford and Vicinity tonight and Sunday. 2.—For Fair Cooler. ved here in a body from { ‘Brotherhoods Accused of Holding Congress By Throat By Members Who Favo Adoption of Underwood Amendment, Empowering Interstate Commerce Commission to Regulate Wages and Hours of Railroad Employes I Delivers Thrilling Address at ! Summer Home at Shadow Lawn, New Jersey, After Senator James Delivers Formal Notification. Long Branch, J., Sept. 2.— Senator James of Kentucky, in his address today notifying President Wilson of his nomination for the | presidency again, spoke as follows: “Mr. President: The democracy of the republic assembled in national convention at St. Louis, Mo., June 14, 1916, was genuincly representative of the true spirit of America—its ideals of justice and of patriotism. “These purest representatives of the democracy in the world, after three and a half years of trial of your service to the people of the country, with a nation to choose from to fill the greatest office in the world, instinctively and By enthusiastically turned to you registered but this they will and desire, also the will and wish of the peo- ple back home, whose trusted honored spokesmen they were. With an enthusiasm, unanimity and ear- nestness never surpassed in the politi- cal life of America, they have sum. moned you again to lead the hosts of | peace, prosperity and American right- eousness, “They do not make this call upon vou for the purpose of honoring you, for you have already had bestowed upon you by your countrymen the greatest honor within their gift. They call you for service to America and mankind. A service you have amply proved to be of the highe type known to just governments among men; a service that has given justice to all men upon free and equal terms; a service that has re- stored taxation to its historic and con- stitutional function; a service that has freed trade to individual and honest endeavor; a service that has lifted from the tables and homes of the plain people of America a burden | of taxation which they have unjustly borne for more than a half century and placed it upon the wealth and fortunes of the land; a service that has driven monopoly from its rendez- vous of taxation; a service that has denied to the trusts of republican | creation a hiding place in our eco- | nomic life; a service to the toilers of America that lifted them from the despised level of a commodity to the high plane of a human unit in our | industrial life; a service that has dig- | nified them—the great army of work- | ers of the field, factory and mine; a service that opened the courts to all men upon equal terms of justice and constitutional liberty; a service that freed the money of a nation from the control of a ‘money ollgarchy’ and lodged it in the hands of the govern- ment; a service that at once de- stroyed two trusts, a money trust and a panic trust. These two trusts that vour service and matchless leadership destroyed live only in memory, as | contemporary with the malodorous rule of the boss-ridden and monopol controlled stand-pat republican party. | Servic AlL “It is a service which has prepared the nation for its defense; a service to fair and equal treatment to all men by destroying a subsidy fed to an not only their own and | | to | claring congress was being held arise again in this country an oppor- selze throat we have £s a sorry spectacle of ourselves® amendment to make it a misdemeanor for any person to delay or obstruct the overations of trains, fine prisonment for vear Amerifcan monopoly; a service to the farmers of our country who vearn for a home and fireside to call their ow by enacting into law a federal rur: credits system that makes credit and home building easy to the tillers of the soil; a mervice that in the stormi- est hours of America’s life and the bloo®iest days of life of the you have kept our people at with all the earth: a service t | | peace | * at has | broken, while the Old World staggers | ing and death; a service whose vic- tories for the freedom of the seas, the Ji sailed the efforts of and world, ' under involuntary ) a degree, kept homes happy, family circles un- jto abandon our duty, then American politic beneath its welght of sorrow. mourn- | the few and not the many govern." Wilson Garretson Declares Strike Order Wil Rescinded Just as Soon as House Bill Pz ses Unamended--Brandegee Voices Oppo tion---Sherman Ch arges Wilson Wi “Petty Political Bargain” on Eve of Electig Washington, Sept. 2—The enactment into enough of President Wilson’ law s program to prevent ft railway strike seemed assured when the senate reasse; bled this morning at 10 o’clock with a program whid calls for a vote not later than 6 o'clock this evening. It was the belief of administration leaders that f Adamson bill as it passed the proved by President Wilson the labor leaders as meeting tually be accepted by the se in conference #o reconcile di As soon as the perfecte cial messenger will carry it at Shadow Lawn, so the pres end the menace of a general transportation lines at 7 a. m Heads of the four broth house late yesterday a and formally accepted H their demands would eve nate, thus obviating a deld fferences with the house. d bill finally is passed, a sp to the summer White Hous ident may sign it at once a paralysis of the countr . Monday. erhoods, anticipating sug action, had code messages to local union officials read| revoking the order sent broadcast early this week for strike starting at 7 a. m. Monday. If the bill is passed, is believed they will not waituntil it is signed by Pres dent Wilson. The senate convened today after a prolonged session last night which cnded in an agreement to vote at 6 p. m. this evening ar before. Debate continued over the amendment pro- posed by Senator Underwood to give the interstate commerce commission authority to determine wages of in- terstate railway employes. Its opponents urged that its adop- tion might render the bill unsatisfac- tory to the brotherhoods and that censequently the strike order would be allowed to stand. They con- tended also that it was necessary as an emergency measure, The Adamson bill provides that be- sinning January 1, 1917, the standard vork day for employes on steam rail- ways more than one hundred miles long engaged in interstate commerco shall be eight hours; that a presi- dential commission of three shall in- vestigate conditions under the eight hour basis for a period of between six and nine months; that daily shall not be reduced below the ¢nt amount for a longer day the investigation, and shall be pro wages pre. dur overtime pay d in the house by a vote of 56, and sent to the senate, where at the night session it was substituted for a similar measure rrepared by the interstate commerce committee. In both houses the measure was debated hotly. Hardwick “Hold-Up."” Senator Hardwick, democrat, Raps de- up by the railroad employes, spoke for the adoption of the Underwood amendment. “We will not measure up to what is | required of us,”’ he said, “unless we rot only bridge over this crisis, but elso provide that there never can tunity for any man or set of railroad managers or workers, this government by the| as is now being done. If we I for one will feel that a sorry trade as well men, to do nat do this, made Thomas also an Senator proposed punishable by a $500 or im- than one than more of not more not or both. Sherman Assails Brotherhoods. Senator Sherman, republican, the brotherhoods | other labor organizations to a compulsory administration as of senate that is to servitude,” said he. has fallen to so low if we are ready so servilely be put ‘If legislation has reached the point where Senator Sherman charged President with making “a petty polit- bargain on the eve of election, cal union in Chicago, sory arbitration. | He .pictured congress legisla while the unions stand, stop watch} hand, to see that the legislation passed on time, Senators McCumber and Brandeg republicans, both opposed the pend| bill. Senator Husting of ‘Wisconsin sited that congress should do 80! thing to avert the country’s being cd | fronted with the same is again soon as the proposed investigat| commission has made itc report i Senator Sterling of South opposed the bill, declaring | would not submit to congres { “dragooned.” The pending legis | he characterized as “a fidious peace.” opposing comp that Will Call Off Strike. Washington, Sept. 2.—"Just as 8 | as the house bill, unamended, becon a law,” A: B. rretson, spokes > | for the brothsrhoods, reiterated tod: “the strike order will be recalled.” CONGRESS READY 10 FLIT J.eaders Do Not Believe Members O Be Restrained After Revenue Deficiency Revenue Bills Pass. Washington, Sept. 2.—Demo jeaders of both houses said tod that congress could not be held sesslon after settlement of the road crisls longer than necessary dispose of the revenue and gem deficiency appropriation bills, they thought, could be passed™i next Wednesday. It was generally agreed that efforts in the senate to force action the carrupt practices and immigrath bills, would be blocked by majori} votes, and that an exodus of mey bers bound for the national cax raign would be on before the end next week. JOSTORF A SUICIDE of ] Chief Bulgarian Staff Reported Have Euded Own Lifé Because Delay in Declaration of War, London, ports have received in Amste dam that General Jostoff, chief of t Bulgarian general staff, committd suicide because of Bulgaria's delay declaring war on Rumania, Says «wespatch to the Exchange Telegrap company, from that city Sept. 2, 12:20 p, m.—R been Despatches from Sofia ‘whicf reached Amsterdam yesterday at buted General Jostoff's death to ag i (Continued on Third Page.) i s o e S SN | (Continued on Tenth Page.) andfresdiatieluaram tromtian aoions pendicitis. .