New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 25, 1918, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL *LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERALD HERALD “ADS” MEAN 1 BETTER BUSINESS PRICE THREE CLNTS. NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT SATURDAY MAY 25, 1918.—TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED 1876 U. 5. HEADUARTERS FOR IRISH REBELS, | IS BRITISH CLAIM America Central Point for In- {rigne to Land German Troops and Munitions UPRISING FAILED FOR LACK OF HUN SUPPORT England Publishes Detailed Statement Concerning Alleged Conspivacy Be- tween Sinn Fein and Berlin—Devoy, Bernstorff, von Papen, Zimmermann ..and Irish Priest, An Citizen, Named as Principals. sT.ondon, May firing efforts to foment re Ireland with.aid of the Sinn Fein laia bare in a staement from the press ew )Vh“x.\c of the Irish pelitice sinco the beginning of the war. After the abortive rebellion of Faster week, 1916, plans were made for a revolt in 1917, but this m carried because of America’s entry into the war and Germany’s inability to send troops to Ireland. An upr Ing in Ireland was planned for thi year after tho great offensive in the t had been successful and when Great Britain presumably would be siripped of tr are of- ng this tuantion Ops. the recent tatement sa s for obvious r time, nor Ltion be- tween Ge 3 One phase of every plan called for the establishment of submarine bases in Ireland. In the present circum- stances, it is added, no other course was open to the government f use- less bloodshed was to he av and its duties to its allies fulfilled, but intern the autho and abettors this criminal intrigue.” Official Statement. from the of The statement bu- reau. follows: “Ehe..rey oLl filw wevement -in Ireland which culminated in the ar- rest of a considerable number of per- sons last week consisted of two clo Iy related series of activities. “(a) Attempts by the German gov- ernment to foment rebellion in I land, and (b) prepartions made in Ireland to carry these attempts inta action. The stery of the active con- nection between the leaders of the Sinn Fein movement and the Ger mans, as disclosed by documents in possession of the Eritish government, falls into twe parts—the period prior to and the period following the ab- ortive rebellion of Easter, 1916. “The events of the first period can be told in some detail, but the second period, which concerns recent events, permits of no more than a summary, as a full statement on the facts and documents in possession of the gov- ernment would disclose the names of persons who stood by the government and also the channels of communica- tion through which the German gov- crnment was acting and which it would not be in the public interest to reveal at present. The story begins as early in the war as November 6, 1914, when Herr Zimmermann transmitted through Count von Bernstorfi a message from sir Roger Casement (later captured in Ireland and executed) asking that a messenger, a native-born American, if possible, be sent to Ireland with word that everything was favorable. He was to carry no letter for fear of ar- rest. sement also. asked that an Irish priest should be sent to Ger- many with a ance of the German Jegation in Norway to work in prison camps to corrupt Irish prisoners of war. Thi t was a certain Father John T. , an American citi zen of Irish birth. He reached Ge many safely and we find him, in Jan- uary, 19 transmitting messages to America. ccording to a report of Captain von Papen (German military attache in Washington) dated December 3, 1914, verbal assurances were sent in response to Casement’s request that an excellent impression had been pro- duced in Ireland. In the bginnjpg of 1916 the plot ripened and on February 10 of that year Count von Bernstorff sent to a covering address in Rotter- dam a dispatch signed with the name of Skal, one of his prineipal American agen Devoy Feared Result of Delay. “The dispatch included an extract from the report of John Devoy, head of the Clan-na-Gael, to the effect that action in Ireland could not be post- poned much longer since he feared arrests of leaders. It had been de- cided, he said, to begin action on Baster Saturday and he urged that arms and munitions be in Limerick by that date. “Later in the same month Von Bernstorff, following his usual prac- tice, surreptitiously attached to a message to Berlin passed by the American government a muote fixing turday for the rising and urging dispatch of munitions in time. On March 4, Von Jagow (German foreign minister) replied that the arms would be landed in Tralee Bay and press h '(Continued on Bleventh Page) American | | to | 53 U. S. SOLDIERS LOST ON MOLDAVIA | phia; ‘l(“ | Brown, .—The War De- ; gave out the names of Washington, partment tods | 53 members of Company B, 58th U. § Fourth Division, missing torpedoed British steamer Moldavia. The Moldavia carried 480 American soldicrs of the 58th Infan- try. All those reparted lost belonged to Company B. The list follows: Corporals Fred Chapelle, Philadel- Roy Shenk, 347 East New street, raster, Pa.: Privates Oscar O. rong, Bridgeport, Okla.; Andrew Blackwell, Hominy, Okla.; George D. Fargo, North Troy North Troy, Vt.; Royalton, Minn.; North St. Cloud, Minn.; William Hoytsville, Utah; George Buchanan, Manette, Wash.; Emil Bucher, El Centra, Cal.; Joseph P. Callan, Milwaukee; Fred D. Canwell, all River; Louis V. Castro, San Jose, ; Edwin L. Clausing, Grafton, : Herman Diehl, New York; Her- man W. Dicrks, Braunfels, Tex.; Con- rad Tckel, West Allls, Wis.; Fred Gerhardt, Chicago:Edward L. Gerl, Manitowoe, Wis; Redwald Gotten- Pigeon Fylls, W Guiseppe . Licati, Sicily: Charles F. Hack- Millville, Cal.; Thaddeus Hodges, Infantry, from the Bracken, Walter G. Bracken, Mount Carmel, Utah; Clem Johnson, Martins Mill, Tex.; Isidore H. Kneip, St. Paul; John Kobus, South Milwau- kee; Henry C. Lading, Strasburg, I1l.; John S. Larsen, Chicago; Barney B. Williams, Dixon, Ky.; Frank Lewau- doski, Chicago Lindsey, Clarlks Anton W. Lundell, South McCarthy, Boston Stonington, IL; Je Mars, Shelbyvill I1.; Ru- dolph Mikle, Depere, Wis.; Jesse M- lone, Olney, Ill; Frank Odell, Blyth- ville, Ark.; Emil M. Bosh, Lankin, S. D.; Frank Roux, Rice Lake, Wis.; Lee Reaser, Cedarsville, W. Va.; Wal- ter G.' Sautter, New Hartford, N. Y.; John Schuh, Portsmouth, Ohio; Jo- seph Sherman, Fort Totten, D.; Lewis Speis, Nelson, Wis.; Ray Swartz, Pleasant Hill, O.; Maurice Sweetland, Albany, Vt.: Willow Trap, ‘Arhor Vitae, Wis.; Bdward N. Weber, Tolley, N. D. Americans Alone Killed. London, May 25— With the excep- tion of 53 American soldiers, all the pe: ns on board the British troopship Moldavia, which was torpedoed and (Continued on Eleventh Page) MORE THAN 1,500,000 AMERICAN TROOPS IN FRANCE BY FALL, '18 | COLLINSVILLE OFFICER IS DEAD OF WOUNDS Lieut. Albert /E. Johnson Only Connecticut Man on List. Washingon, M 5.—The army asualty list today contained 23 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 4; died of d . 8: wounded severe- 4; wounded slightly, 8. Office named included: Lieut. Albert E. Johnson, Collinsville, Conn., died of wounds; Lieut. Lee Henry Knapp, Danbury, 'N. ., died of disease; Captain James Norman Hall, Colfax, Ta. prisoner, previously re- ported missing. The list Killed in Action. Robert E. Kirkham, Privates Ben Brand, N. D.; Carl L. Caviness, Chari- Ta., Charles C. Sturdevant, Tipton, died of wounds, 4; Iy, T.ogan, ton, Ind. Dicd of Wounds. Lieut, Albert ville, Conn.; Privates Buteau, Quebec, Canada; Tony Kalen- ' E Hentleyville, Pa.; Frank J. Smyden, Kingston, Pa. Died of Disease. Lieut Lee Henry Knapp, Danbury, H.; Private Willis McFarland, T‘I!lln(‘h\\)l(‘ Ga.; Engineer Louis George Forster, Baltimore. Wounded Slightly. Sergeant Neal Bray, Lurctha, Ky.; Mechanic James F. Myers, Clarks- burg, W. Va.; Privates Noble H. Ivy, Evansville, Ind.; Vito Masellis, Ruth, Nev.; Earl H. Moran, Dell Rapids, S. D.; Gottlieb Sackman, Fallon, Mont.; James W. Sampair, New Richmond, Wis.; Charles B. Sanbridge, Buntyn, Tenn. i2. Johnson, Laurence J. Wounded Severely. Corporal Daniel Doyle, Syracuse; Privates Samuel Cash, Milwaukee; Charlie McCury, Candler, N. C.,; Zeb V. Plemmons, Ashville, N. C. Prisoners Previously Reported Missing. Capt. James Norman Hall, Colfax, Ia. ATTEMPT TREASON IN BELGIAN COAST RAIDS Thirteen German Sailors Sentenced to Death and Two to Imprisonment By Court Martial, London, May 25.—Fishermen re- turning to port today brought report that thirteen German sailors have been sentenced to death and two to imprisonment for 20 years by a Ger- man court-martial for attempted treason in connection with the recent British naval raids against the Ger- man submarine b at Ostend and Zeebrugge. These reports are based on information said to have come from Bruges, Belgium. STIMATE UP Washington, estimates of quarters TO $5,781,910,383. May 25.—Substitute appropriations for the ster’s corps of . the army, increasing the first estimate by $1 305,100,347 for the next fiscal year, were submitted to congress today by the war department. The revised fi ures are based on the re-organized a tivities of the quartermaster corps the total estimate being for $5,781, 910,383. | War Baker Andre Tardieu Says Yankees Will Arrive in Time for Action With Kaiser’s Hordes. : Decisive Par forces May 24.—The -American France will be double by mid-summer the number Secretary of in recently announced as ' having been sent here and by the end len by Collins- ' of 1918 they will be three times larger, said Andre Tardieu, French high conimissinx}el‘. in a statement is- sued to the French people on his ar- rival from the United States. M. Tardieu described what the United States has done and is doing for France and the Allies. “The German offensive is broken,” he id, referring to the present bat- tle. “The Americans, after our vie- torious resistance, will arrive in time for decisive action. The figures giv- Secretary Baker three weeks ago on the number of troops in Europe will be doubled be- fore mid-summer. The number of American troops will be three times larger before the end of 1918. We now are transporting in one month what would have taken five months at the beginning of the war. “The capacity of troop transports from America to France is 'larger than the means for the trans- port of German troops from the Rus- sian front in the most favorable cir- ! cumstances. i “The immediate use of fighting ele- ments as soon as they land was set- tled by the recent agreement on bri- gading. This answers the necessity of the present, and through progressive training, prepares for the ; the | constitution of large units of American army under the command of Gen. Pershing. “Those are the capital the last two months. the unity Add to them of command and you will be able to judge clearly the manner | in which the United States understood the last battle. These measures as- sure for the allied armies for the final period of the war a superiority in numbers and the possibility of un- limited replenishment.” In his statement M. Tardieu reviews in much detail what the American government is doing to organize and intensify its war- power. Secretary Baker announced on May 8 that more than 500,000 American soldiers already had been sent to France. SITES FOR NEW SHIPYARDS. ‘Washington, May 25.—The sites for five government yards for building concrete ships have been recommend- ed by engineering experts of the shipping board. The selections are understood to be Wilmington, N. C., and Jacksonville, Fla., Mobile, Ala., San Francisco and San Diego, 'Cal. The board has not acted on the rec- ommendation. FAIRBANK FAILS TO RALLY Indianapolis, May —The condi- tion of Charles W. Fairbanks, who seriously ill at his home here, unchanged today, according to ports given out by his physicians. was re- DUCAL PATACE BOMBED. Basel, Switzerland, May 25.—The cast wing of the grand ducal palace | at Mannheim was struck by hombs during the British air day. The royal residents had left for Berlin. American | notably | urgent | results of | raid of Tues- | OVERSUBSCRIPTION OF RED CROSS FUND Nation Gomnbu tes More Than 1 $100,000, 000, Off 101als Announce HOPE FOR $200,000,000 Telegrams Offering Money Swamp Clerical Yorce and Figures Are Not Known—New Britain Womcen Arc Hustling. Washington, May 25.—The Red | Cross Secand War Fund today reached land passed the $100,000,000 total | mark, and telegrams announcing sub- scriptions continue to flow into Na- tional headquarters at a rate that swamped the compilers. The exact figures could not be determined by the officials, who expressed hope the fund would be doubled before the drive ends. We Want $200,000. The Red Cross drive entered today on its final stages. No noonday luncheon was served today, so the campaigners have two days ahead of them before turning in their final re- ports, Monday evening, at 7 o’cloci, when the grand windup of the cam- paign will take place. The hardest part of the work is ahead, as the balance of $200,000 has to be raised in small amounts, and the city has been scoured thoroughly. Phose who have given already and can afford to increase their pledges are urged'ta do so. The young women Red Cross nurses are deserving of the highest rraise for the work they are doing, and much of the success of the cam- paign is due to their earnest efforts. Miss Hazel Andrews and Miss Cor- nelia Chamberlain spent the entire day yesterday in supplying the booths with~ literature, pledge cards and pins. They also distributed posters in a thorough manner. Mrs. A. H. Bchilling is deserving of special credit for the fine showing she made in col- lecting at Wilson’s booth. No one could resist Mrs. Schiliing’s firm, but very courteous entreaties. One prom- irent professional man told her he Tad already contributed. Quick at 1cpartee, she told him she couldn’t hear him. He subscribed in good style. Her booth made one of the largest returns of the day. All the young women are deserving of the Utmost praise for their work. The theatér meetings last night were a great success, particularly considering the size of the audiences. It was an off-night for attendance at the theaters, and those who were there gave most genarousl | ROOSEVELT HITS AT PRESIDENT WILSON Tays Blame for Alleged Discrimina- tion Against Newspapers at Door of White House. ‘Washington, May reply by Theodore Roosevelt to Podtmaster General Burleson today in their con- troversy over alleged discrimination by the postoffice department in treat- mem of publications presented to the enate today by Senator Poindexter of <“'ash£ngton. charged that the admin- istration had played for and against different newspapers and magazines | and that President Wilson was direct- 1y responsible. The administration, Mr. Roosevelt | declared, has condoned the anti-ally attitude of certain publications— among them the Hearst newspapers, —while embarrassing those that have made honest criticism of the conduct of the war. Colonel Roosevelt also assailed Chairman Creel of the committee on public information and imputing the responsibility for the acts of the postmaster general and Mr. Creel said: “I deal with Mr. Burleson and his actions purely because he is a | representative of President Wilson exactly as is Secretary Baker, exactly as is Mr. Creel. President Wilson. is 1esponsible for everything Postmas- ier General Burleson and Secretary Baker, and Mr. Creel leave un- cone. “I have scant patience with the timidity or the folly which dares not Told accountable the source of power and only venture to express displeas- ure with instruments through which the power is exercised. Messrs. Burleson, Baker, Creel and their sociates possess no importance what- ever, except that accruing to them because it is through them that the president speaks and acts or refuses or fails to act.” In attacking Creel, Col. Roosevelt ceclared he “‘assails publications that truthfully expose shortcomings of the sdministration and without regard to the facts personally and through his bureau actively upholds the adminis- tration in matters such as the air- craft program, in which has been grave governmental shortcomings.’” “This is partisan propaganda of the very worst type,” the former piesident declared, ‘“carried on with public moneys under the guise of rublic work.” WEATHER. Hartford, May 25. Fore= 1 cast for New Britain and vi- cinity: Probably showers to- night and Sunday. Warmer tonight. l (AVIATORS DECORATED ON POINT OF DEATH Had Performed Valiant Ser- vices During Engagement at Seicheprey. Washington, May 25.—Gen. Persh- ing in his communique for May 24 re- ported to the war department the deaths on Wednesday of two American officers, /First Lieutenant Walter V. Barnby Signal Corps and Second Lieu- tenant Kenneth P. Colbert, U. S. Mar- ines, as a result of injuries received in an airplane fall. Before they died they were decorated with the war cross. The communique follows: “Section A—There are no new de- velopments to report, It is estab- lished that our aviators shot down two hostile machines on May 21. “Section B—On Wednesday after- noon Fi Lieutenant Walter V. Barnby, Signal Corps, of Summer, ‘Wash., and Second Lieutenant Ken- Jolbert, U. S, Marines, of J., were fatally injured by the accidental fall of an airplane in which they were cting as pilot and ob- server. Both aviators died during the night. In the evening both were dec- orated with the Croix de Guerre with palm for excellent, faithful and «cour- ageous work in numerous former flights. Their valor in operating in cheprey on April 20 under heavy fire and under adverse weather con- ditions was especially mentioned.” T. S. Pursuit Squadron Over Toul. With the American army in France, May 24 (By the Associated Press)— An American aerial pursuit squadron is now operating over the American sector northwest of Toul, it is now permitted to announce. All the pilots whose air exploits have been recorded up to this time belong to this squad- ron, which has a special insignia, The squadron is flying in Nieuport chas- ing enemy machines. Other American Airmen Killed. is, May 25.—Two American aviators, Paul Kurtzon of Phila.,, and Roger Babiani, who came from Cuba, thve been killed on the front, the Herald reports today, both had been in the American ambulance service and transferred to the American flying corps. .Encmy Artillery Activity Increases. TLondon, Ma The German ar- tillery was increasingly active last night on the east side of Lys salient in Flanders near Straszeele, the war of- fice announced today. The district east of Bethune was again subjected to a gas bombardment. The British cap- tured prisoners and two machine guns in raiding operations. Play Ball Wearing Gas Masks. With the American army in Franc May 24 (By the Associated Press)— An innovation in training recently put in practice back of the American lines is that the men, while playing ball in their recreation periods, wear their gas masks throughout the game. The idea is to get them accustomed to breathing properly in these protec- tive devices under all conditions. To morrow an exhibition game will be staged with Hank Gowdy, former Boston star, and other soldiers with big Teputations on the baseball field participating. Gowdy, wearing his gas mask, will catch for one of the teams, It was freely predicted tonight that umpires would have an easy time of it during this contest. French Repulse German Raids. Paris, May 25.—French troops last night repulsed two German raids south of Hanguard wood and in the Vosges, the war office announced to- day. French detachments penetrated the German line east of Noyon and returned with German prisoners. ALIEN FEMALES REGISTER. Chief of Police William J. Rawlings received instructions today from United States Marshall C. C. Middle- brooks of Hartford, to prepare to reg- ister German alien females. This registration must take place from Monday, June 17, sive. The hours for registration are from 6 a. m. to 8 p. m. and must be made in this city at the police head- quarters on Commercial street. STOP COFFEE PROFITEERING. ‘Washington, May 25.—To check speculation in chartering space for coffee imports which has driven the rates to four and five times the normal the war industries board today su pended all licenses for importation of coffee And will renew them only on proof that they are being used un- der chartering rates as fixed by the shipping hoard. TAY T CAPITAL. May 25.—Charles It. IHughes today resumed the depart- ment of justice investigation of the aircraft production situation, and has arranged to remain here continu- ously. HUGHES TO Washington, to June 26, inclu- | MEXICO SUDDENLY BREAKS OFF RELATIONS WITH CUB Action Believed to Be Due to Restrictions of Shipment of Sugar by Island Nation— Allie; May Become Involved If Carranza Decidu to Place Embargo on Exportation of Oil NO HOSTILITIES EXPECTED BECAUSE OF CORDIAL NOTE SENT TO HAVAN with this country. Washington, May 25.—Mexico’s sudden and unexpected suspension of diplomatic relations with Cuba is looked upon here as an indirect move against the United States which possibly may foreshadow a breaking of diplomatic relations Those who take this view base their opinion on the as- sumption that German propaganda again is active. Mexico City, Ma tions with Cuba. This port that the Mexican minister here had been was | has not yet arrived in recently. During the intery been acting as charge. leave that the Mexican R4 —Mexico rarned officially charge d’affaires recalled from their been confirmed at the foreign office. The Cuban minister to Mexico, Dr. Esquizel Garcia Ensena Mexico City al Dr. It was reported recently that for (.ul)a on a vacation and return with the new The Mexican charge at Havana is The recall of the Mexican representative \uspen(lmg for an indefinite time of the sending of a new rep: sentative is explained officially as due to the fact that because | the war in which Cuba is involved obliged to dictate measures that affect tl\c interests of the Me: can government in many instances. For this reason, it is declared, has severed diplomatic rel late today after a rt at Havana and the Cuba} respective posts ha having been Luis appointed on Santamaris y Calvo ki he woul ministd Franco. to Cuba Alberto C. and ¢ that government bef has the making of representatio| representative would be forced to make to 4 Cuban government would be useless and wolld restrict the lib ty of action of a friendly nation “which is now in an afflicted § uation.” An “Imperative Necessi General Candido Aguilar, minister of foreign affairs, tonight gave out a statement for the announced purpose of avoiding a misinterpretation Mexico’s action. lows: “The president of the republic and the cabinet at a special meeting have decided that it was an imperative ne- cessity to recall the Mexican diplo- matic representative to Cuba and to suspend for an indefinite period the sending .0f a new representative be- cause it was considered an indispens- able measure for the high ideals and ! interests of the two nations in the actual moments of an acute world crisis. - The state of war in which Cuba is involved has obliged the gov- ernment of Cuba to dictate measures which in many cases affect the inter- ests of the Mexican government and rer citizens and for this reason the Mexican legation would be called upon to make frequent representa- tions to the Cuban government which weuld only be useless and which would restrict the liberty of action of a friendly nation which is now in an afflicted situation. “In consequence our diplomatic ef- forts would not produce at this time any practical results and would only produce tension in our relations which would have to be cleared up later to maintain unbroken the fraternal sen- timents of solidarity which have always bound us to the people of Cuba and all Latin-American coun- tries. “Mexico, upon recalling her diplo- matic representatives from Cuba, gives eloquent proof of her considera- tion and respect for the sovereignty of a friendly government which is row passing through a critical period. At the same time it furnishes proof of confidence in virtue of which the Mexican government expects her cit- izens will be treated with all the be- nevolence that the laws of Cuba and lier institutions permit under which protection they will remain in that republic the same as her own na- tionals. “In so doing the Mexican govern- ment complies faithfully with the line of conduct which President Car- ranza has proclaimed upon innumer- able occasions as the highest ideal of a true society of nations, the equality of nationals and foreigners alike and complete submission of all to the na- tional sovereignty. The crisis having passed, as the one in which originated the revolution in our country is pass- ing over, Mexico and Cuba will be in a better condition to renew diplomat- ic relations upon the basis of justice and equaliity only, and the great aspiration of the Mexican ment in her new international ions.” of The statement fol- rela- Fabela Incident May Be Basis. Havana, May 25.—The report that | Mexico has severed diplomatic rela- tions with Cuba could not be con- firmmed here early today. In oficial circles last night it was stated that there was absolutely nc foundation for such a report. The Mexican charge d’affairs left Havana yester- dny for Mexlco Clty but visited Presl- dent Menocal before leaving. Several days ago there were Tu- mors that relatlons between Mexico and Cuba were strained. These ru- mors presumably were based on the TFabela incident. A message of felici- tation from President Carranza to l { this first step, govern- | Fresident Menocal on the occasio the celebration of the 16th a sary of Cuba’'s independence on 20 apparetly served to discredit rumor. On \April 20 baggage belongi Ysidrd Fabela, Mexican ministei Argentina, was stolen from an ploye of the Mexican legation in vana while he was taking it to a sel on which Fabela was to sai South America. Two days afte the baggage was returned. Mexican Envoy to U. S. In Dar] Washington, May 25.—The stati partment has received inform from its own sources that the N diplomatic ~ representative Havana has been withdrawn by 3 co but no explanation was g the dispatch. Further advices expected during the day. The Mexican ambassador there| he had heard nothing of the rep break. He could not explain measures Cuba was said to have 4 against the Mexican government recalled that recently Cuba hel shipments of sugar the Mexican ernment had purchased. A first reading of the statemel sued by Foreign Minister Aguil Mexico City conveyed to officials| the distinct impression that iR by ink off relations Mexico is Jae expressing its displeasure i ] sentment at the withholding of | sugar and other supplies. A that these restrictive measiire adopted by the Cuban governm conformity with the requests o American food ndmxmstrath& 9 pursuance of the general poli allies and of America in an efff maintain control of shipmen the Gulf of Mexico and Caril sea doubtless was known to the| jcan authorities. Mexico May Retaliate Commer As Mexico cannot hope to any successful protest to the all the United States against thes ictions officials believe she ha recourse to the plan of per some sort of measures to bear ly upon Cuba and it was b involving the sev of diplomatic relations, would lewed by retaliatory measures economic nature. Among these measures W@ the prohibition of the exportal Cuba of food supplies, such and beans, largely consumed inj It also was regarded as possib an effort would be mde to ¢portation of Mexican petrole the island, though it might be d | to separate such exports from . of oil that is shipped ico to the ,United Sta Europe for naval uses Interference with this oil might easily lead to serious troj tween Mexico and the Ententd and America. Tt is a naval ndg that this source of fuel supd continually maintained during | at least and while there is no{ tion to refuse payment of alld able taxation on the exports of stoppage of shipments to thd forces would bri immediatd vigorous prot s Officials are nwilling to dis this stage the possible effect: tions between Mexico and thy States because of Mexico's bng (Continued on Eleventh P