The evening world. Newspaper, December 9, 1915, Page 2

GUT ie Wath ot On Winans Prense nt cn creation of a greater ‘Wordle, including what is now the Austrian province of Bosnia. Von Bethmann-Hollweg said he recognized the fact that some pew} im foreign countries were inclined to look at the situation sensibly. But | ‘these, he said, are in the minority and their voices go unheard, like those ‘si certain members of the Paglish House of Lords, “But the enemies’ theories have lost force,” he said. “The people havo | eased speaking about the war lasting twenty years. The pretext that they | are waging War for the protection of small countries has lost its persuasive power since the recent events in Greece. Small countries are in a severe piight since England ts fighting,” ‘The Chancellor discussed the principle of nationalities as ap- ical Gate an at Ge Konaes cater English Colontal tll flys het send agony dalla laail cont. speak German as their mother tongue. ong Gaad Whee: Feleal by right of nationality belongs te i INVENTED STARVATION STORY. Germany's enemies, Von Bethmann-Hollweg sald, had bifnded them- selves at the beginning of the war by false stories about Germany. Now, after military and diplomatic defeats, they are only atile to cling to the idea of Germany's annihilation. For this purpose they invented the starvation theory. “We all agree,” he said, emphatically, “that our foodstuffs are sufficient and thet the only important question is that of distribution. The great economic unit stretching from Arras into Mesopotamia cannot be crushed.” CHANCELLOR'S TALK ABOUT] Which gives human certitude that it BALKAND SITUATION. | ul nol rrur Weal arre theut ‘The Chancellor spoke of the situe-| the root of our strength. the Balkans. The entento To cate Bul. | SOCIALIST LEADER REPL ee ae Sines’ o sect THE CHANCELLOR. eri Philly Scheldemann, the Bocial lat leader whore intorpellation resulted: in to-day's peace discussion, followed the Chancellor. Scheidemann re- minded the Reichstag that at the be- ginning of the war the Socialists ap- proved the attitude of the German “But the Bulgarian Czar redeemed the promise he gave after the second lgaria bore Balkan war in big d Bul Mg bj THE EVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1915. “= RUSSIANS CAPTURE “ENTIRE STAFF OF GERMAN DIVISION Scouts Make a Daring Raid on Headquarters Under Cover of Darkness. TWO GENERALS CAUGHT German Cavalry Foiled in an Effort to Rescue the Cap- tured Officers. PETROGRAD, Dec. 9.—(Via Lon- 4on.)—The entire staff of the Kighty- second Germany Army Division was captured by Russian mounted scout. and brought as prisoners into the Russian lines as the result of a daring night raid recently, according to un- official accounts which have just been reosived. Under cover of darkness, a small company of scouts worked its way past the German trenches toward the German base. Emerging from a ‘Wood, the scouts found themselves close to a village, They stopped and advanced . net fh, Hungory, but now a a oo the eaeP eas sian colt” Bervia 1s cruehe YSne n, “will show that Ger- Trore peau ouvpary ta sacrificed for | many ts conscious of her strength end the interests of the allies.” her pepe A devrge f bey 4 nn ‘The Chancellor mentioned the at- | speak pe enes wee nu s “ing tempts of the Allies to regulate their | consider Hearted or dis- Jost Balkan position through threats pirited.’ Scheldemann protested against those who dream of a of annexation. “My plea for a statement of peace hans like that of Lord Courtney, yy no means be construed as a men on lack of strength,” sald tho Socialist leader, “But the present Dg is bringing Burope to the verge of ruin.” of violence against Greece. “Thode who used the pretext that attitude makes it allies to continue the crisy. Why did not the Westminster ‘Bomeld Gazett u " jemann assailed the idea that te ot ttt, Chole world would | t In ponsible to starve Germany. Tee cont census figures, he said, showed nough food, entire Empire for a long time. Roheidemann is Kaiser Wil- at this is no war helm as saying t for conquest. “Therefore,” aid the Socialist leader, "I have asked the Chancellor to state possible conditions of peace.” In conchiding Reheldemaan denied that uemene aceking yeast leadership. lo asserted § that wants only to be the equat of other nations. The present moment in svevivens for FGernes he ong moving now, any, he de- clared, med of. ne 8-7 gain the glo.y she first CLOSING QUOTATIC QUOTATIONS. ‘With net changes trom crevious slesiog. ECONOMIC LIFE IN BELGIUM I8 REVIVING, ia I 4 i if if ive eee irk OF 2" rerss FF ct STEP TUEULSEA TEE E ELE Eee, Ee F g ft [ et i ! i i +44 ote i 3 i & 3 i i if & | F ae 4 i & ¥sF ded in th t ‘co! jus in 1@ peace terme, ‘BethinaansHollwoe inalsted the war ts continued, wi ix bitterness, by Germ: » the ereater “We don’ firht to subjugate other nations,” declared the Chancellor in 58 as the Government this war his al- meee remained whee ts was Ot te be- rar of defense for the mation ‘and for her future, This wereas only be terminated by @ peace DARKEN GRAY HAR NATURALLY LE THS M5 ite ration—it's not everywhere, ls ané without muss motsten @ spon the hair, Breve that your hair con ‘be ark and 8580 era beautiful os you want tt and it will be it at nar br ha he Hair Hesith, the same price gs previous sent forward « reconnoitering party. The latter soon came upon a German sentry who gave the alarm, ‘Ton minutes later a German cavalry squadron galloped out of the village, followed by two companies of Aus- trian Landsturm troops. The Rus- sians dismounted and concealed them- selves, ‘The Germans and Austrians fell into the ambush and became panic @ricken when the Russians opened fire, the Austrians running for their lives and throwing down their rifies. ‘The German cavairy, not knowing how large a force might be opposing them, also retreated, many OOPS | $804640464400-0006600% falling under the Russian fire, The Russians were ordered to fol- tow on foot into the village, On ap- Proaching a mansion, they saw through the windows figures of Ge! man officers. Half of the force of scouts made for the mansion. A rush for the doors of the man- sion was made by ten Cossacks, They ‘were so quick that the German off- cers did not have time to secure their coats furs before they were hus- ed out PB i mansion ed to be a division scouts #e- foes valuable papers. The whole incident took place in less than fit- teen minutes. ie} tee Drigoners, the scouts be- gan to retire, The cavalry- men mean while had reformed and attempted to cut off the Russian re- treat, The prisoners were sent back under convoy and the retreat covered by the ee of the scouts, who rice oeeded Pa returning to the Russian lines with small losses. Tt Is stated that the captured staff included two Generals, one being a Division Commander, see ge oa cera and several phyal ‘ate Sere ts conn ional was “tina FRENCH GUNS BLOW UP DEPOT OF MUNITION Counter Attacks, Paris Says Also, Drove Back Germans in Champagne, PARIB, Dec, 9.—The War Office to- day issued the following statement: “In the Champagne district last night our artillery, following up its bombardment of the German posi- tons, caused the explosion of a depot of munitions at a point to the south | of St Suplet. Our counter attacks to the east of Butte De Souain have continued to drive back our adver- sariea, who now occupy only a por- tion of the advance trenches, Our batteries, by their constant fire, are preventing the enemy from eatablish- Ing himeelt here. “In the yee district we have fwo mines, in the region of tin wo mines e ion oO: jt Chedauches.” we BERLIN, Deo be eo head- quarters to-day the following state- ment was given out: “Lively artillery duels occurred at several places, ‘capectally in Flanders and in the gesien of Hill No. 193, northeast of So “A French Wieilaas was obliged to land south of Bapaume. The oc- cupante were prison: NEWS OF COMMUNIPAW REPORTS STEAMER SAFE LONDON, Deo, 9—The American oll steamer Communipaw, reported to pave been sunk off the coast of Tripoli by a aubmerine, sailed from Alexandria, Egypt, tor New York on Dec, 8, according to am announcement by Lioyd's, ‘The first report that the Communi- w bad been sunk was received on moda! Ben, te 1, It would appear, therefore, that the tanker has been confi ‘4 with some other vessel which sunk, Prior to this there have been eonfl! ing Identity of fegorte | coe conceral: the &, the which was New Pantalette Skating Costume That Promises to Become Popular | ©0000060094004. 4450494998490 oreete Po ed | ' | 1 | FPSSCSOOLESD $G-9-06-9-99899886-5:5-5959006 6900950063 : | CC) UNDERWOOD & UNDRRWOOD.. 3 CSOSA AHH HEED HIF H4T DELCO LEH 1100196966609 | OSCAR . STRAUS | SUCCEEDS M'CALL AS P. $ BOARD HEAD (Continued from First Page.) owe mo ‘money bought you!” “So you've got it all fixed up now, so he can testify the same as You, have you?" asked Senator Thompson. “Oh, no! N ot" «xelalmed Banks, l11e was perspiring profusely ahd his frowns were ‘getting deeper every minute, Charles D. Donohue bas resigned as & member of the Thompson investi- gating committee because his duties there interfered wtth his service as a member of the Tax Committes. As- semblyman Joseph M, Callahan was appointed in his place by Speaker Sweet. Both are New York City Democrats. P, Erskine Wood of Colgate, Parker and Company, brother of Commia- joner Wood, bond brokers, testified this afternoon, He has been in the bond business ever since he left col- lege, he says, and he has never ow corporation stock. Ha declared t how for a rug I Rection with a local raitrond contract te to-day engaging the attention of the Thompson committee, which is investigating the Public Serviee Com- mission. That the money was passed is Known to Senator Thompson. He also knows the intermediary, and ox- ed, Ne loaned his brother $8,500 in th Ho prop eee. to ay Here ‘until ail the winter before he was appointed a Pub- trout al Revealed. |lie Service Commissioner. Subpoenas are out for several}, He didn’t receive any note or writ- ten memorandum. Mr Wood said his brother repaid him in notes of the Northwestern Construction Company, one of which | matured each month. He took over that concern when Robert C. Wood prominent men, whose evidence is ex peoted to be of the highest impor District Attorney Perkins being kept informed of all develop ments, and it may be stated that thoy te to very serious offenses. Whan the committee met this after- noon William C, Banks was recallcd to the stand. Mr, Banks said he waa willing to s! in & waiver of immunity, and Counsel Lewis, after taking his signature, announced that his teasti- was appointed commissioner and asked him to “clean it up.’ The last payment was on April 5 last. He had no other money transactions with his brother. When he was asked where he got explosion of | mony might be used in any civil or eriminal proceeding, Banks nodded. He said he bought the Northwestern Construction Company from P. Erskine Wood, gxicg him the $1,080 cash in bank belonging to the concern. All he bought was the company’s good will and patent rights. He agreed to turn over all outstanding accounts receiv- able to P. Erskine Wood. That ex- 640 to him a few & payment o: low weeks after the sale of the com- ) recalled that “a man named Funrer™ bad lent him $500 cash when he waa buying the company, He paid it back a few months later, is employed in the office of D. W. | borough, Banks couldn't remember | Fubrer’s first name, but “thought they called him Mike.” DOESN'T NIN, Bit gis BIG JUMP boty from men employed by companies with which you do business?” asked Coun- no—oh, no!" exclaimed ks. fe couldn't explain why his company’s business had jumped from $846 during July to $4,516 in Decem- ber. He emphatically denied that he had given anybody any commissions. ‘The entries in his books of these pay- ments in the “commissions accounts” was all a mistake, he said. Banks after much fencing adm that he met F. J. Delaney at 1 Dey Street last evening after leaving the. investigation, Q. How long have you known him? A. Six or seven yoars, We're pals. Q. Have you borrowed money from him? A. No-—well, maybe, Well yes. No; I can’t remember how much. “TRIED TO PROVE WOOD WAS GETTING MONEY.” Q. Did Delaney ask P bl about your appearance here? A. 1 told him I was tied up all day yesterday; that ou fellows were trying to prove that bert C, Wood was getting money out ry Aq Fyne gs and sans wee $ ©, A good many people thin! Kove ty . Wood is getting money out A the ohare ern Seastrostion mn at's @ great joke, @. Does Delaney think so ri guess "a. Does the Interborough think so? A. I think #0, I guess they do, Q, Have you been able to do better business because you bought the Northwestern Company from Robert C, Wood? A. No, sir; not one penny more, 9, Did Delaney refresh your mem- No. How could he? inks suddenly remembered that he ‘told Delaney that h featiea about paying Delaney $200, Delane: said: ¥, You never paid me e200" But Banks convineed him: ‘Th laney, he said, ° Fuhrer | | Ross, purchasing agent of the Inter- | the money to start in business in 19138, he refused to answer on the ground but it was his private business, Chair- man Thompson threatened to make him answer before the Grand Jury, —— TALKS OF PEACE PARLEY AFTER VISIT TO WILSON WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.—Sidney’ Brooks, English writer and friend of | President Wilson, today told the latter there is not a doubt in the mind of any Englishmen that the Allies will be victorious, After his visit to the President, Brooks said this country within six months may expect to, be engaged in “practical peace discussion,’ He de- clined to say whether he had discu peace with the executive, byt within the last two weels learned from authoritative suurces the administration does not expect active participation in peace discussion be- fore next May, Brooks said he believed Asquith's statement yesterday should not be interpreted as too encouraging from A peace standpoint. NEW YORK COTTON December CHANGE, Tow. Laat 1241 1244 12.52 folks enjoyed ing mild, mellow Carstairs Rye Call for Carstairs Rye in the non-refillable bes tle~ “A Good Bottle to Keep Good Whiskey Good,”” FRENCH CRUISER Four German Firemen Taken From Porto Rico Liner. Are SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Dec. §.— The Porte Rico liner Coamo was stopped this morning by the French cruiser Descartes, which took four German firemen from the merchant- man on board the warship. The of- ficers, crew and all the passengers were examined. It is reported that the Descartes was looking for Waldemar Hepp, German Consul at San Juan and Jobn Stubbe, the Austrian Consul, who ate now in New York. Chie? Steward Schaade of the Porto Rico liner Carolina was taken from that vessel last night. Dec. 9.—Word that steamer Coamo and Carolina had been stopped by a French cruiser, searched and that four German firemen had been taken off the Coamo, elicited no excitement among officials here. The right of « WASHINGTON, 1 the American belligerent warship to stop, visit ana| *' search American ships at sea, under certain cireumstances is not ques- tloned, incident is not likely to be made the subject of diplomatic In- terohanges, unless undue hardship were imposed, or international law violated. It was assumed, of course, that the vensel wa: outside the three- mile international limit of Porto Rico. S 3 The Coamo and the Carolina are American steamships, owned by the New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company. The Coamo was bound for San Juan from New York, having left that port on December 4. The! Carolina arrived at San Juan Decem- ber 1 and was to have sailed thence for Ponce. BRITISH SUBMARINE = SINKS TURK WARSHIP | Paris Report Also Says French Troops Checked Foe on | the Gallipoli. | PARIR, Pao, &—Pha French War Office thiq afternoon gave out a re- port on the Progress of hostilities on tae Gallipolt peninsula which reads as follows: “On the Sth of December an attack made by the enemy was completely checked by the French fire. December 6, was chargcterized by an effective fire from our trench guns, which made & breach in the lines of the enemy and caused the explosion of a Turkish de- pot of munitions, The enemy respond- ed by a violent,bombardment which, caused no damage. “On the sea of Marmora, a British ‘| submarine has torpedoed and sent to the bottom the Turkish torpedo boat destroyer Yar Hissar, two officers of the Turkish veasel and forty men were taken prisoner.” — ITALIAN CRUISER SUNK. Vienna Reports Destruc: Small Warship in Adrti VIENNA, Dec, 9.—"One of our sub- marines sank a small Italian cruiser with two funnels off Aviona, Al- bania (the Italian fortified base op- posite Brindisi)” says an official statement fesued last night. —_——.———_ fHOW PEACE MOVES ARE SEEN IN LONDON AND IN BERLIN Premier Asquith said in the House of Commons retary: rr “If propo serious character f te peace are put forward the enemy jovernments, either directly er Girough a neutral power, they will be disoussed by t! lied governments,” Chancellor von Bethmann-Hol- wog said in the Reichstag to-day: “Aa long as in the countries of our enemies guilt and ignor- of statesmen are en- tangled with confusion of pub- lic opinion, it would be folly for Germany to make peace proposals, which would not shorten but lengthen the dura- tion of the war.” 5! HH $4,000,000 Given British Red Cross Day LONDON, Dec, 9.—It was an- nounced at a meeting of the British Red Cross in London yesterday that a recent one-day collection taken throughout the empire in bebalf ot the Red Cross had resulted in the total of $4,000,000, U.S. STEAMSHIPS. ‘tea PAPER : ARE-SEARCHED BY | JUSTIFES JAILING OF WAR PLOTTERS) But Thysbiat, tn Co in Comment on Wilson's Speech, Says Ameri- | { cans Aroused Passion. BPRLIN, Dec. 9 (via London).—! “Persons who are born in Germany and become American citizens cannot be excused for violating the laws of America,” says the Tageblatt, In com- menting upon President Wilson's message. “Germany would punish persons from abroad who came here and violated German laws, “But the passion of German-Amert- cans to which President Wilson refers would not have been heated to auch & point if the United States, under Mr. Wilson's Presidency, had endeav- ored to maintain honest neutrality. “That was not done, A great por- tion of the press not only proclaims sympathy for France and Great Brit- ain, which Is pardonable, but wages wordy warfare against Germans,” The Morgen Post makes a violent attack upon President Wilson. It ys: “This ‘neutral’ Government's head has§hardiy a word of reproach for the shameless Incitenents of th Jingo press against Germany * but he Insults as traitors, Anarchists and dishonorable persons those men in whom love for the old fatherland live and who rise up against the desp! able things done against them daily. The Kreuz Zeitung says that thus | far there has been no sufficient evi- dence of German plots against the United States to justify the words of the message. “He that as !t may,” continues the newspaper, “Germany cannot be made responsible for them. ‘There is nobody In Germany who approves of them.”* $25,000,000 ISSUE BY TRADE BOOSTERS National City Bank Stockholders | Will Get It—Stone and Vander- lip Elected Officers. | eh tt Frank A, Vanderlip was made Chairman of the Board of Directors} to-day at the first meeting of the American International Corporation, the new organization formed to pro- mote the foreign trade and commerce of the United States. The other officers elected were Charles A. Stone, President; Willard D. Straight, Vice-President; KR. F. Herrick, Vice-President; R. P. Tins- lew, and Treasurer: James Higgins, Assistant Secretary, and Percy Hayes, Assistant Treasurer, The Board authorized the offering of $25,000,000 of the common stock of the corporation to tlie stockholders of the National City Bank at par, to the extent of their holdings of stock in the bank. The management au- thorized to offer, at its discretion the balance’ of the common stock for subscription to others. fl in War Coun- etl, PARIS, Deo, ~The General War Council of the Entent lies contin- ued its sessions here yesterday, Gen. 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