Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 12, 1915, Page 1

VoL LvIL—NO. 138 NORWICH, CONN., SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1915 SIXTEEN PAGES. PRICE TWO CENTS The Bulletin’s Circulation in Norwich is Double That of Any Other Paper, and Its Total Circulation is the Largest in Connecticut in Proportion to the City’s Population USSIA CHRONICLES A GERMAN REPULSE On the Right Bank of the Dneister, in the Vicinity of Zurawna, and Several Other Points ITALIANS CLAIM THE CAPTURE OF PLOSKEN Austrian Dispatches Claim Victory Everywhere — French Have Fortified Their Positions in Front of Neuville St. Vaast and in the Region of the Toutvent Farm—Serbi- ans Are Reported to Have Captured Two Towns in Al- bania and Are Marching on to the Important Seaport of Durazzo—Albanian Insurgents Have Proclaimed a Re- public—Both London and Rome Deny the Austrian As- sertion That a British Battleship Has Been Sunk in the Adriatic by an Austrian Submarine. While fighting is going on in all the various theatres of war, it is from the official statements of the belligerents’ war offices that it is partaking of the same character as has been the case for many day As is usual, there is some difference in the reports as to victories claime Russia chro: les the repulse of the Germans on the right bank of the Dneister in the vicinity of Zurawna and also several other points in_this region and asserts that thousands of the Austro-German soldiers were cap- tured. Vienna, on the other hand, says that in eoutheast Galicia and in Buko- wina the Teutons were successful in their attacks on the Russians south of the Dneister and elong the Rruth. ‘While the Itallans are claiming the capture of Plosken, a strategic point on the Austro-Italian frontier, the Austrians assert that Italian attacks ©n al] their fronts have been repulsed. On other western lines the French declare that they have fortified their positions in front of Neuville St. Vaast &nd in the region of the Toutvent farm, southwest of Rebuterne. Little fight- ing is going on along this front. ‘The Serbians are reported to have captured Elbasson and Tirana in Al- bania and to be marching on the im- portant seaport of Durazzo. It is declared that the Albanian in- surgents have proclaimed a republic, which, it is considered, may complicate matters in this region. Both London and Rome deny the Austrian assertion that a British cruis- er of the Liverpool type has been sunk in the Adriatic by en Austrian sub- ‘marine, AUSTRIANS DID NOT SINK BRITISH WARSHIP, Rome Despatch Says the Ship is Now at Italian Naval Base. Rome, via Paris, June 11, 1140 p. m. —An official statement issued here to- night saye “The report contained in en Austri- an official statement that a British warship of the Liverpoo] type had been sunk off San Giovanni Di Medua is untrue. The Eritish ship alluded to in the Austrian statement participated Wwith our flotillas in successful opera- tions against the coast of the Gulf of Drin on the 9th and returned with them to one of our navel bases at a speed of 17 kngts.” COMMITTEE HEADS BECOME IMPORTANT DURING WAR CRISIS Washington, June 9—In the event ot & controversy between this coun- try and any foreign power becoming acute the heads of the committees on foreign relations in the senate and of representatives will have responsibilities. Senator Stone chairman of the committee on foreign relations of the upper branch bt congress and Congressman Flood ousame:-position in the low- DEFIANT STATEMENT OF A BERLIN NEWSPAPER Says Americans and American Ships Must Take Risk If They Enter War Zons Amsterdam, via London, Jume 11, 9.35 p. m—A’ despatch from Berlin to the Kolnische Volkszeitung, & copy of which has been received here, says: “Without doubt Mr. Lansing, in comparison WXLQ Mr. Bryan, is a man of very sharp fone, but the German press will do well not to enquire too anxiously whether he is a man of sharp or of peaceful tone, “Our submarine war will not cease on that account. If American ships or Americans in British ships enter the war zone, they must, despite Mr. Lansing and’ President Wilson, take the risk involved in such a voyage. America can claim the right to judge neutrals’ rights only when she herself maintains neutrality. Such was_not the case under the pacificist, Mr. Bry- an, and probably will be just as lit- tle the case under the international law expert, Mr. Lansing.” MONTENEGRINS HAVE INVADAD ALBANIA Detachment Bent on Occupying the Plateau of Zaorina. Rome, June 11, via Paris, 6.40 p. m. —The Scutari, Albania, cerrespondent of the Giornale D'ltalia, in a despatch dated June 10, concerning operations in Albania, states that a_ detachment of Montenegrins occupied Ducagin and Luna, continuing as far as Spach and Remesi, the plan being to occupy the plateau of Zaorina, which overlooks Alessio. A Serbian detachment, says the cor- respondent, after occupying Pogradtz, Starvoa, Lueque and Kermenika, oc- cupied Elbassan and then pushed on against light resistance and entered Tirana. He states that a battle is believed to be imminent at Durazzo. AMERICAN NOTE WELL RECEIVED IN BERLIN Reply Will Be Delayed Until Arrival of Envoy Meyer-Gerhard, Berlin, via_Tondon, June 11, 11.22 p. m—The Vossische Zeitung says: “The note probably will not be an- swered soomer than two weeks, be- cause the arrival of Dr. Anton Meyer- Gerhard with special messages from Count Von Bernstorff, the German am- bassador at Washinsgton, to the Ger- man government, must bé awaited. His arrival is not expected before the 17th and the answer cannot be prepared unti] after this. The note has been well received in official quarters. Trawler Intrepid Sunk. London, June 11, 855 p. m—The trawler Intrepid has been sunk by a German submarine in the North sea. The members of the crew of the ves- sel, who have been landed by a steam- er ‘at Lowestoft, were in one of the ship’s boats for twenty-one hortxag without food before the steamer picked them up. B UNABLE TO LOCATE MISSING SAILORS OF PRINZ EITEL. If the Men Return to Germany, Gov- ernment Will Be Appealed To. ‘Washington, June 11.—Department of justice officials today settled upon a means of proceeding against Lieu- tenant Brauer and several sailors re- ported missing from the interned Ger- man_suxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Cabled P ss3raphs o «Fests to Turkey. %5 11, 7:12 & m~—The o overnment, says a Bu- chs . spatch to the Times has sent a =. 'y worded protest to Turkey becuuse ©of the continued Indifference of that country regarding traffic on the Dedesgatch raflway and the de- tention of passengers and freight. Bulgas Londo~ Bulge London Regards Note as Firm, But Pacific. London, June, 10, 3. p. m.—The American’ note to Germany which is considered here as “firm but pacific” divided the interest ©of the British pub- lic today with the Russian counter against the Austro-German lines in a- licia. When placards of the evening newspapers announced the receipt of the note there was a general rush for copies, as the text had been anxious- ly awaited. It arrived too late, how- ever, for comment in the evening edi- tions. ROOSEVELT UPHOLDS STAND TAKEN BY PRESIDENT WILSON Pledges His Support in All the Steps He Has Taken. New Orleans, La., June 11.—Applaud- ing President Wilson for his stand in the disagreement with Secretary Bryan over the issue between the _United States and Germany, Col. Theodore Roosevelt in a slgned statement re- ceived here tonight from Breton Is- land, La., pledged his support to_ the pdesident in all steps he may take to uphold the honor and interests of the Uniteq States. . ““Accordirlg to Mr. Bryan's statement,” Col. Roosevelt says: “He has left the cabinet because President Wilson as regards matters at issue with Ger- many, refuses to follow the precedent set in the thirty all-inclusive arbitra- tion commission treaties recently ne- gotiated, and declines to suspend ac- tion for a vear while a neutral com- mission in vestizates the admitted murder of American men, women and children on the high seas, and further declines to forbid American citizens to travel on neutral ships in accordance with_the conditions guaranateed to us by Germany herself in solemn treaty. “Of course I heartily applaud the decision of the president and in com- mon with all other Americans who are loyal to the traditions handed down by the men who served under Wash- ington, and by the others who follow- ed Grant and Lee in the days of Lin- coln, T pledge him by heartiest sup- port in all the steps he takes to uphold the honor and the interests of this great republic which bound up with the maintainence of democrataic liber- ty and of a wise spirit of humanity along all the nations of mankind, Colonel Roosevelt was told of Secre- tary Bryan's resignation late Thurs- day, when several members of the Louisiana _conservation _commission joined the Parker-Roosevelt party at Battledore Island. On receiving a bundle of newspapers the first he had seen in several days, Colonel Roose- vent inguired: “Flas war broken out? had'l better return immediately? REAR ADMIRAL FULLAM INDIGNANT AT REFLECTIONS, Cast Upon Him in Conduct of Naval Academy. Annapolis, Mr., June 11.—In an au- thorized statement tonight Rear Ad- miral Fullam said he would welcome a searching investigation into his ad- ministration as superintendent of the naval academy. He expressed strong indignation at what he considered re- flection and insuations against him and the officers under his command in the course of the proceedings before the court of inquiry which is investigating irregularities in examinations at the academy. Since he had been superintendent the admiral said, he had endeavored in every way to impress upon the mem- bers of each successive first class that they were no longer boys but were soon to become commissioned officers in the navy. Especially in their last year as midshipmen they were to maintain a high standard of honor among themselves and thus set an example to the under class men. Admiral Fullam said that while what he considered reasonable precautions were taken to guard the examination papers he did not believe in any sys- tem that was calculated to give the midshipmen an idea that they were not to be trusted. Admiral Fullam’s statement supple- mented a letter to Captain Russell, professor of the court, which was read at the afternoon session in which the Admaril requested permission for him- self and fellow officers to appear with counscl “to hear testimony against us and to cross examine witnesses who give such testimony.” BRIEF ON LEGALITY OF UNDERWOOD TARIFF ACT Five Per Cent. Discount Must Apply to “Favored Nations” as Well as American Ships, Wsahington, June 1l—Reiteration of the government's contention that the section of the Underwood tariff act granting a five per cent. discount to goods imported in American ships nullified itself, is set forth in a brief filed iIn the supreme court today by Solicitor General Davis, seeking 2 reo- view of cases under the section recent- ly decided against the government by the customs court, The government ‘argues that the sec- tlon is ineffective because its proviso— Friedrich at Norfolk, if they can be located in the United States. Prose- cution under the immigration laws, it was agreed, would be the most ef. fective way of dealing with the fugi. tives. After nearly & month of search, Mowever, agents of the department have failed to locate the missing Ger- mans, and it is supposed that by this time they must have succeeded in es- caping from American territory. Offi- clals of the state department are pre- pared to make representations to the German government if the men return to_Germany. During the war between Russia and Japan, & Russian officer and two men under parole at San Francisco escaped and reached Vladivostok. Upon repre- sentations by the state department, the Russian government promptly returned the men who bad violated their pa~ roles. Lieutenant Brauer and the men who accompanied him left the Prinz Pite] Friedrich while the ship was at Newport News and before she had bee; interned or her officers paroled. It they should be captured by the allies while endeavoring to make their way to Germany. they probably would bel treated.as ordinarviRrisoners of war. that nothing in it shall be construed to abrogate treaties with forelgn na- tions—requires the United States, if it grants the five per cent. discount to imports in American bottoms, to give similar treatment to goods brought in by ships of all countries with w] it has “favored nation” treaties. The object of congress, Mr. Davis urges, was to prefer American ships over vessels of foreign register and since this is obstructed by treaty provisions, the_sections become volid. The customs court held the law vahd and dectded tnat the discount must be given “favored nation” ships as well as those flying the American flag. If the decislon finally is upheld, the result will be an almost five per cent. re- iducdn(n il;ll“ta.flfl rates and the refund- ng of millions of dollars already col- lected in duties. : o Bryan Not to Attend. Lynn, Mass., June 11—Word was re- ceived today that former Searetary of State William J. Bryan has decided not to attend the Flag day celebration of the Elks here next Mondey. The com- mittee which extended the invitation to Mr. Bryan had previously “understood at he,would probably accept an would deliver.an- address. 7 Optimistic View in Washington OVER DIPLOMATIC CORRESPOND- ENCE WITH GERMANY. A FRIENDLY SOLUTION With Honor to Both Sides Looked For—Officially Stated That a Note of Protest is to Be Sent to Great Britain and the Allies. ‘Washington, June 11— Optimism more pronounced than it has been since the diplomatic dorrespondence with Germany over the see zones of war began—was manifest today in of- ficial quarters here over the pros- Mexicans May Hamper Red Gross IN DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD SUP- PLIES TO NON-COMBATANTS. MILITARY AID READY But Troops Cannot Cross Border Without instructions from Washing- ton—Miss Boardman Says Large Contributions Are Imperative. ‘Washimgton, June 11.—Possible inter- ference by local Mexican officials, along the border, with plans of the Red Cross, to distribute through Tmer- ican consular officers and _its own agencies, food supplies to the faminei Good For the State, Good For Others ‘When Deputy State Treasurer Marsh made the statement other day that the revenue from the the investment tax for the present flscal year would exceed that of the previous year by from $75,000 to $100,000 he attributed this increase to a large degree to newspaper ad- vertising, In other words it was believed that the state was not getting as much as it should from this source. Realizing the necessity of reach- ing the people resort was made to the newspapers with the result as indicated abovi It tells its own story. Not only does newspaper ad- vertising reach and influence the people but it brings results. It is the same whatever the message may be and the larger and more thorough the circulation the better are the returns. state will help other business. What helps the Throughout Eastern Connecticut The Bulletin circulation is un- equalled and it helps the advertiser accordingly. If you want to reach the people in its territory use The Bulletin, Its columns have contained the following matter during the past weelk: Bulletin Saturday, June E Monday, June - Tuesday, June 8. Wednesday, June 9. Thursday, June 10. Friday, June 11.. Telegraph Local 166 205 150 118 165 169 Total 2031 773 519 514 528 561 General 1674 418 203 258 239 237 191 150 166 138 124 155 Totals ....cc.une o« 973 924++-3029 4926 pects for a peaceful outcome of the pending controversy between Germany and the United States. Note Presented to Berlin Foreign Of- fice. The American note presented to-the Berlin foreign office today by Am- bassador Gerard was interpreted on all such as decidedly friendly and leav- ing the way open to a satisfactory so- lution with honor to both sides. Offi- cials made it clear that the note pur- posely had been phrased so as to re- iterate the earnestness of the United States with respect to the principles of humanity and international law and at the same time to afford Germany an_opportunity with dignity to make her practice square with the principles expressed. Protest to Be Sent to Great Britain. It was offcially stated today that a note would soon be sent to Great Bri- tain and allies insisting on a change in the operations of theb lockade con- ducted by them so as to conform with the principles of international law for- bidding interference With trade in non- contraband articles passing to and from a belligerent country through a neutral country. This was generally believed would be an important factor in convincing the German government that the United States would maintain the same vigorous position of the fun- damentals in international law with respect to the allies as has been the case in the American correspondence with Germany. General Feeling of Confidence. Close reading in diplomatic quarters of the American note to Germany, pre- sented by Ambassador Gerard today, the second since the Lusitania was sunk, brought out a variety of pre- dictions and views as to the manner in which Germany would reply. There was a general feeling of confidence, however, that (ermany would accept some of the several avenues of ap- proach purposely included in the note by the American government so as to make possible friendly settlement. SETTLEMENT OF LONDON COTTON TRADE DISPUTE Manufacturers and Operative Re- quested to Submit to Decision of Committee. — London, June 11, 7.54 p. m—As a basis for the settlement of the cot- ton trade dispute the board of trade has requested the manufacturers’ asso- ciation and the operatives’ organization concerned, to_submit to the decision of the committee on production as to what, if any, increase of wages shall be made. It is understood that ac- ceptance of this proposal will be fol- lowed by an immediate resumption of work and the withdrawal of the de- mands of'the operatives and the no- tices threatened a lockout issued by the manufacturers. —_— Hackneyed Shakespears. “Yes,” seld Mr. Parvey New, “that fellow Shakespeare has some pretty g00d 1@eas and writes some very good things, but his works are full of hack- neved phrases. Why, I absolutely know that lots of them have been used as common slang ever since I ‘was:a mere boy.” That's Different. A man makes fun of the cigars his wife buys. Yet many 3 woman suf- fers in sflence while a man smokes the cigars he bought himseif—Wash- ington:Star. __ stricken people, is the reason for or- ders from the War department to de- lay the departure of three regiments from the border to the Philippines. Movements of Troops Delayed. The American troops cannot cross the border without instructions from Washington, but in view of, the possi- ility of resistance by the Mexican of- ficials, the War department intends to have at hand means to enforce any instructions that may be given by President Wilson. The regiments a fected are the Fifteenth calvary at Fort Bliss, Texas; the Twenty-Seventh infantry at Galvestton, and the Ninth calvary at Douglas, Ariz. Those reg- iments were to proceed to Manila to relieve three other regiments. It is said at the War department, however, that the suspension of orders is only temporary. Monteyey’s Bakery Reopened. Monterey’s bakeries reopened Wed- nesday, for the public; a great event in the famine-stricken city. Consul General Hanna, has advised the state department. No bread has been on sale during the past several weeks. Corn supplies by the American Red Cross was furnished Wednesday, to ten thousand hungry people in Mon- terv. A third carload of corn des- patched by the Red Cross, left Lare- do, Texas, Wednesday night for Mon- terey. Senator Stone of Missourl chairman of the Senate Forelgn Relations com- mittee, called at Red Cross head- quarters yecsterday and left a con- tribution of $100 for relief funds. “I'm inteersted in this Mexican situation,” he remarked, smilingly. The relief contributions are coming in slowly. “The poor peon women and chil- dren cannot be saved from starvation unless the contributions eventually to- tal a large sum,” Miss Mabel Board- man, actual head of the Red Cross, said today. PRISONERS REVOLT AND ESCAPE AT SANTIAGO led a Policeman and One Guard— e Other Guards Wounded. Panama, June 11.—Seventeen prison- ers who were confined in the peniten- tiary at Santiago, province of Vera- gua, revolted today and ten of them escaped after killing a police lieuten- ant and one guard and dangerously wounding five other guards. The men are now at large in the jungles, armed with rifles and revol- vers and a large quantity of ammuni- tion, which they secured by breaking into ghe arsenal. After their attacks on the officers and guards at the pen- itefitiary the man ran through the streets of Santlago, shoottng indiserim- inately. One woman was wounded during this firing. The escaped con- victs are men who were serving life sentences for murders, Ki Movements of Steamships. Plymouth, June 9—Arrived, steamer Grampian, Montreal. Liverpool, June 10—Arrived, steamer Northland, Montreal. New York, June 1l—Arrived, steam- ers Buenos Afres, Cadiz; Nieuw Am- sterdam, Rotterdam. Genoa, June 10.—Arrived, steamer Calabria, New York. Glasgow, June 11—Sadled, steamer Tuscania, New York. Snowstorm in Montama. ‘Butte, Mont., June 11L.—A snowstorm which began at midnight was still rag- ing at noon today. Railway traffic was delayed, but no serious damage to crogs:was expected. Condensed Te_legrams The German Cedarhurst, L. L. embassy is now at A reduction of one cent in the price of bread was announced in London. The Bank of England released 50,000 pounds sterling for miscellaneous pur- poses. Nine training camps for soldiers have been opened in Canada to train men for the war. Gold to the amount of $2,500,000 re- ceived from Canada was deposited at the New York sub-treasury. Brooklyn celebrated its 86th annual Sunday school parade. More than 115,000 children were in the parade. An advance of five points to $1.30 per 100 pounds in the price of steel hoops was announced at Pittsburgh. All French soldiers capable of turn- ing out sheils were ordered back from the trenches to work in the factories. The 15th annual convention of the United Commercial Travelers of New York state was opened at Rochester, N. Y. To date, 79,946 women have regis- tered in Great Britain for war work, and of this number, 1,916 have been utilized. Charles Hitcheock, aged 30, was crushed into a shapeless mass when awn into a hay press at Randalls- President Wilson will address offi- cials and employes of the treasury de- partment Monday at the Flag day celebration. A cholera quarantine camp is being constructed outside of Vienna. Sev- eral deaths have been reported from the disease. Harry Burns, a convict in the Mich- igan state prison here lost his life after having saved a fellow prisoner from death. Mayor Thompson of Chicago is hur- rying back to the city because of the threatened strike of the employes of the street railways. Five thousand horses intended for the British and French armies broke from a stockade at East Alton, IlL, and overrun the surrounding country. The Australian government will shortly begin the manufacture of shells_ to supply the Australian and New Zealand contingents now fighting in the Dardanelles. A Dutch steamer brought to Sluis, province of Zeeland, Holland, the crews of two Briti trawlers torpedoed by German submarines. The steamer Savoy arrived at Que- bec with the captain and 12 of the crew of the Gloucester fishing schoon- er Alowa, burned at sea. The transport Buford, en route for Vera Cruz to take away refugees, was ordered to stop at Tuxpam if there is room aboard for more refugees. Harry Davis Lewis Cooperstein, said to be an agent of the opium trust in London, was sentenced to one year In ‘Atlanta’ penitentiary and fined $50. The Union National bank of Monroe, La., was closed by its directors, who declared the suspension was due to in- ability to realize on outstanding loans. Gov. John M. Slaton of Georgia an- nounced he would hear representatives for both sides in the matter of the Frank appeal for clemency this morn- ing. Ellen Mullen, aged 16, and Mary Lyons, 13, were drowned in Dead pond, Warren, Mass., while bathing. They were found clasped in each other's arms. A cable from Vera Cruz confirmed the report that General Obregon lost his right arm in the battle of Leon, while directing operations against the forces of Villa. Harvey B. Ferguson, former con- gressman from New Mexico, who re- cently resigned as private secretary to William J, Bryan, died of apoplexy at his home in Albuquerque. Five young men, members of the St. Francis Dramatic club at Metuchen, N. J. were injured, two seriously, when an auto in which they were riding overturned near Metuchen. The trial of General De Wet, noted Boer leader and recently officer in the South African forces, opened at Bloom- fontein, South Africa. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of treason. Captain Thierichens, of the interned German cruiser Prince Bitel Fredrich, is aboard his ship at the navy yard at Norfolk, Va. He had been reported captured in disguise from an Italian liner. The report that Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt’s body had been recovered on the coast of County Claire, Ireland, was denied by the Cunard line. The body recovered is believed to be that of a Pole. The Glasgow steamship Strathcarron was torpodoed without warning by a German submarine while outward bound from Barry. The crew which put off in boats, was rescued by a steamer and landed at Cardiff. The Aetna Chemicay company will build three new plants in the Pitts- burgh district at a cost of $14,000,000. Benzol, toluol and other products for- merly imported from Germany will be manufactured. A party consisting of members of the appropriations committes of congress and officials of the federal reclamation service, 20 in all, laft Madera, Calif., in_automobile stages, bound for Yo- semite valley over the Wawana route. A coin bearing the face of a laborer will be placed In circulation by the United States government when a special gold dollar commemorating the Panama-Pacific exposition is_stamped in a fow days at the San Francisco mAnt. In the month of May the Swiss pos- tal service transported 2,084,175 let- ters and post cards and 215,530 small packages from France to French pris- oners of war in Germany. For Ger- man prisoners in France 2,9h44775 let- ters and post cards and 55,255 pack- ages:were.carried from Germany. Future Course. ‘Washington, June 11 nings Bryan tonight issued an appeal addressed to “The German-Ameri- cans” urging them to aid in main- taining peace between the TUnited States and the Fatherland by exert- ing their influence with the German government to persuade it not to take any steps that would lead in the di- rection of war.” Last Statement for the Present. -With this statement Mr. Bryan ex- pects to end for the present his ef- forts to lay before the publc the sit- vation which caused him to resign the fortfolio of secretary of state_ On Wednesday he gave out an explanation of why he left the cabinet rather than sign the last American note to Ger- many regarding submarine warfare. Yesterday he issued an appeal to “The American people” to stand for per- suasion rather than for force in as- serting rights under international law, land today he made a brief statement expressing gratification at what he termed a change of tone on the part of the “jingo editors” regarding the note to Germany. Advice to German-Americans. Referring to German-Americans as “Fellow citizens in whose patriotism I have entire confiflence,” Mr. Bryan, William Jen- besides asking them to use their in- flence with the German government, urged: That they forget, never to be re- called, any_suspicion of lack of neu- trality or friendship toward the Ger- BRYAN NOTE TO GERMAN-AMERICANS Urges Them to Aid in Maintaining Peace Between the United States and the Fatherland SEES CHANGE IN TONE OF “JINGO EDITORS” Declares That President Wilson Has Been Unjustly Criticized by Partisans of Both Sides in the European Conflict— Says Germany Should Acquiesce in Demands Made by the United States Without Condition—Asserts No At- tempt Should be Made to Connect Negotiations Between United States and Germany With Those Between the United States and Great Britain, Because “the Cases Are Different”—To Make Announcement Regarding His man people on the part of the presi- dent of the United States. That th ould not attempt to connect negotiations between _the United States and Germany with those between the United States and Great Britain because “the cases are dif- ferent.” That Germany should acqulesce in demands that have been made by the United States without condition, trust- ing_the United States to deal justly W#h ~er in the consideration of any changes she may propose in the inter- national rules that govern the taking of prizes growing out of submarine warfare. President Unjustly Criticised. Mr. Bryan declared that President Wilson had been unjustly criticised by partisans of both sides in the Euro- pean conflict; expressed confidence that German-Americans would stand by their adopted country in case of war between the United States and Germany; maintained that killing of. innocent ‘women and children, either by drowning of starving, could not be justified, and suggested a change in ithe shipping laws to exclude pas- sengers from ships carrying contra- band or ammunition. His Future Course. Mr. Bryan sald that tomorrow he might have some announcement to make regarding his future course. Late: today he visited the state department. He called upon his successor, Mr. Lansing, and assistant _secretaries, stating that he would visit the de- partment from time to time, 21 NATIONS IN CONFLICT WITH SEAMEN’S ACT United States to Terminate Existing Treaties with Those Countries. Washington, June 11.—Twenty-one of the principal nations of the world have been notified by the United States that it intends to terminate pro- visions of existing treaties with those countries which are in conflict with the seamen’s act passed by the last congress. It was learned today that this_ notice was given, as required by the law, through the American embas- sies and legations, just within the pre- scribed limit of 90 days from March 4 last, when the act was approved. Previous denunciations of treaties by the United States have covered con- ventions. It remains to be seen wheth- er the nations interested in the pres- ent instance will consent to the ex- cision of certain articles to meet the provisions of the seamen's act. If they will not consent to_this, then the state department is under obligations to_cancel all the treaties Such a proceeding could result In destroying provisions between the nited States and all these nations for the settlement of estates, the transfer of property, the exercise of consular functiohs, diplomatic immunities, cus- toms and port and lishthouse dues and a hundred other subjects which have formed the basis of treaty reg- ulations and stipulations between civ- ilized powers. Then it would become necessary for the state department immediately to begin negotiations for new treaties to prevent the infliction of serious in- jury upon the business and diplomatic relations of the United States. Objection already has been made to the seamen’s act by Spain, Italy, Aus- tria-Hungary, the Netherlands and Great Britain and it is known that other European governments are pre- pared to adopt a similar course. OBITUARY. Robert Redford. Lawrence, Mass, June 1lL—Robert Redford, 69, former agent of the Ar- lington mills and widely known in mill circles, died suddenly today of apo- plexy at his home in Methuen. Found Auto Bandits Used. Lewiston, Me., June 11.—The police today traced an automobile, believed to have been used by the bandits who held up and robbed Thomas Mc- Namara of $800 on a suburban road last night, to within one mile of Ridge Manor, in the town of Monmouth, Ken- nebec county. There all track of the car was lost. Chief McCarron of the local police is mot convinced that the crime was not committed by local men. Despondent Mother Gives Poison to Four Children. ‘Wakefleld, Mass., June 11 —Despond- ent over the recent death of a child, Mrs. Harry Ennis, wife of a carpet- maker, is alleged to have given her four remaining children poison today, and then to have cut her throat with a razor. The efforts of several doctors probebly saved the lives of the chil- dren, but the mother’s condition was considered hopeless. Mrs. Mayo Granted a Divorce. Scranton, Pe., June 11—Mrs. Flor- ence Weeks Mayo was today eranted a_divorce from Virginius J. Mayo, the New Haven manufacturer who recently figured prominently in news despatches after the death of his stenographer. The divorce was granted on the grounds of desertion, Mrs. Mayo hav- ing sworn that she was left destitute in a strange town with three children to care for. Nothing was sald as to Mayo's merryving again. ORDER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT JOHNSTON CITY, ILL. Where Man Accused of Murder Wa Taken from Jail and Hanged. T, June 11.—Quiet pre- this county today following riotous scenes of vesterday, when & man accused of murder was taken from jail at Johnston City and hanged, an when several business houses = an dwellings at Whiteash occupied by members of the loreign colony were burned. Members of the Illinois National guard patrolled the streets of John- ston City today. The chief deputy sheriff of Williamson county —asked that the troops be removed. r at Whiteash and at was the culmination of a series of lawless acts, including sev- eral murders, which were attributed to the foreign colony, members of which were employed in the mines near here. Marion, vailed in OCEAN RACE FROM NEW LONDON TO MARBLEHEAD. Announced by Regatta Committes of the Eastern Yacht Club. Boston, June 1l.—Arrangements for an ocean race of 159 miles around Cape Cod from New London to Marblehead were announced today by the regatta committee of the Eastern Yacht club. The race is open to large and small schooners, sloops and yawls. For the first _division schooners, Harold 8. Vanderbilt has offered a gold cup. The club has offered a cup for the small_schooners, while Vice Commo- dore Maximilian Agassiz has contrib- uted a cup for the sloops and yawls. The start will be at Sarah’'s Ledge buoy at the mouth of the Thames on the forenoon of June 26, the day after the Harvard and Yaie race, and the finish will be at Marblehead Rock. PIECE OF TREE UNDER WHICH MAGNA CHARTER WAS SIGNED Has Been Presented to the Massachu- setts Historical Society. Boston, June 11.—What is claimed to be a piece of the tree under which King John of England is said to have signed the Magna Charter 700 years ago was presented to the Massachu- setts Historical society today by Mel- ville M. Bigelow of Cambridge, who received it from a tenant on Magna Charta Island in the Thames. The tree was cut down in 1880. Lightning Puts Three Towns in Dark- ness, Bristol, Conn., June Forestville and Terryville were in darkness for several hours tonight, when a bolt of lightning struck a high tension wire, knocking the electric light service out of commission. Store- keepers and houscholders resorted to 11.—Bristol, kerosene lamps and candles, Diplomatic Meaning. *Wkat do you mean when you say you are golng to establish a protec- torate over us?’ asked the weaker government. “We mean.” replied the stronger, “that we are =oing to pro- tect ourselves as far as possible against any further annoyances oa your part.” Daily Thought. It is only through labor and pain- ful effort, by grim energy and resclute courage, that we move to better, things.—Theodore Roosevelt