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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
OF THE MESSAGES
INTERCEPTED BY THE FLORIDA
Had Been Unable to Learn That Aerogram
Asking for Information on Behalf tof
President Taft Had Been Received
on Carpathia and Ignored. :

Gugemo Marcon chairman of the Marconi Company Linn
ited admitted the Senate committee investigating the Titanic
disaster that he authorized the wireless the Capha
Titanic Coam Bride sell their of great
catastrophe for publication
Mr. Marcon denied after he had been vigorously questioned by
Senator Smith of Michigan that giving his for the sale of
these stories he had attempted suppress in
formation of the disaster.
IGNORANT OF INTERCEPTED MESSAGES.
The inventor of the wireless during prolonged and times
stirring any knowledge the
wireless messages by NJ Samms chief engineer of the Mar
conf Company and of them signed by himself Marcon the
Carpatha telling them keep mouths shut and
od figures picked up by
United States ship Florida the night the Carpatha coming
and forwarded the Secretary of the Navy Mr. Mcon declared
he authorized that these be but he did
consent that the operators could receive money
POSSIBLE EXPECT OF PRIVILEGE
Early his testimony Mr. Marconi told Of repeated attempts he
had made during Sunday Monday following the tragedy for
information Senator Smith, speaking with vehemencc asked Mr.
Marconi:
would like have best judgment whether the
custom established Operator Bnns the Republic disaster sell
ing his and the privilege you Cottam the Titanic
disaster had anything do with failure this nforma
tion the public deprived of the details this horror?
Mr. Marconi said he did think repeatedly insisted
that he had attempted details of the horror
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
MPL|CA1|0NS ARISE
IN STRIKE ON OLYMPIC
seatarers' Union, Demands
Dismissal Of Men, and
Liner Still Is Held.

SOUTHAMPTON, England. April 25.-
The situation in connection with the
White Star liner Olympic was seriously
complicated today by the sudden demand
advanced by the British. Seafarers' Union
that the White Star Company dismiss
eighteen OF the firemen belonging to the
union who remained on the Olympic yes
terday. Otherwise the Seafarers' Union
declares the firemen and the oilers who
left the ship will not return.
The demand was made by a deputation
of strikers and other members OF the
Seafarers' Union who went on board the
liner this morning to test the new colIap-
sible Hfeboats which have been installed
on the liner since the disaster to the
Titanic
The company has absolutely refused to
consider the mems demand. and declares
that 1t prefers to take the liner back to
Southampton and lay her up.
:. Matters appear thus to have reached
complete deadlock. The 800 striking
engine room hands now are on the quay
sfde with their, kit bags awaiting the re-
turn Of the deputation. in readiness to
embark II the dispute is arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Of HAGUE
WILL Be CONSIDERED
American Society Of Interna-
tionaI Law Begins Ses-
sions Tonight.

With the purpose OF devoting its entire
sessions to the consideration Of the pro-
gram. organization and procedure of the
third Hague conference, and with the
general object Of fostering the study Of
International law and promoting the es-
tablishment OF international relations on
the basis OF law and justice. delegates
from all over the world are gathering In
Washington for the sixth annual meet
ing of the American Society Of Interna-
tional Law. The first assembly of the or
ganization will be at o'clock tonight in
the Hall Of the Americas In the Pam
American Union building.
Senator Root will preside as president.
Among the number OF foreigners who will
speak are: The distinguished member Of
the Italian senate, Pasquale Fiore, who is
professor Of international law in the Uni
versity Of Naples; Alexandra AIvares. juris
consult Of the ministry OF foreign affairs
Of Chile; Luis Anderson. former minister
Of foreign affairs OF Costa Rica: Prime
Minister Borden OF Canada, and probably
Christian L. LanEe. Norway. secretary
general Of the Interpariiamen4ary Union;
Gabriel Honotaux Of the French Acad-
emy, former minister OF foreign affairs
OF France.
Americans who will speak include Sena-
tor Root, James Brown Scott. delegate to
the second peace conference and chief
administrative officer OF the Carnegie en-
dowmeiN for international peace; Richard
olney. former Secretary OF State under
Grover Cleveland: Senator Turner of
Washington, Rear Admiral Charles H.
Stockton. delegate to the London naval
conference and president Of George
Washington University: Judge Advocate
General George B. Davis. u. 8: A;
Thomas Willing Balch Of the Phiiadel-
phia bar. James L. Tryon. secretary OF
the Massachusetts, Peace Society; Henry
White. former ambassador to Germany
Senator Lodge OF Massachusetts. Fred
erick r. Coudert Of New York. Judge
Gray OF New Jersey and Representative
William Sulzer. chairman Of the House
committee on foreign relations. A paper
by Oscar 8. Straus. former Secretary OF
Commerce and Labor, will be read.
The sessions. beginning tonight. will be
resumed tomorrow morning and after
noon. continuing Saturday and concluding
with a banquet at the New willard Hotel
Saturday night.
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COAL Miners DISPUTE
IS FINALLY SETTLED
as5@- Es.s essEs.Eg -
Strikers to. Get Ten Per Cent
Increase-May Be Back
at Work May 10.

PHILADELPHIA, April 25.-Confirma-
tion of the report that the anthracite
miners and operators had reached an
agreement in settlement Of their dispute
as to wages and hours Of labor was had
today when the Office of President Baer.
In this city, gave out the following:
'.Mr. George F. Baer. the chairman. Of
the operators committee. has issued a
call for a meeting Of the general COM
mittees Of operators and miners repre-
sentatives in New York on Thursday.
May 2, at p.m., to receive and act upon
the report of the subcommittee appointed
by the general committee to suggest q
method Of settling differences, the sub
committee having unanimously submitted
q recommendation Of terms and condi-
tions looking to an adjustment of all dif-
ferences..
Get Ten Per Cent Increase.
According to the reported agreement
the miners are conceded 10 per cent In
crease In wages. They asked for 20 per
cent. The board of Cancellation created
by the anthracite coal strike commission
after the strike of 1902. with some modi-
fcations, is continued.
The sliding scale by which the men
were given an increase Of ! per cent
when the price OF coal was advanced 8
cents a ton above the $3.50 basis at tide
water is abolished. four-year agree
ment is reported. The miners asked for
q one-year arrangement.
It is expected that il the agreement ID
ratified by the miners the l10.OOO men
who have been idle since April will have
returned to work by May 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
DOGS HUNT SMUGGLERS.
Animals Employed by Customs Au-
tcTities In Austria.

Special Csblegram to The Star.
VIENNA. April 25.-Dogs are now be-
ing employed by the Austrian customs
authorities to hunt down smugslers. They
are q cross between q greyhound and a
wolf, and are trained to detect persons
endeavoring to cross the frontier with
contraband by attacking the dogs en-
ployed by the latter.
The smugglers' dogs have shown Them
selves Of great use in carrying packets
Of contraband and eluding the revenue
ofIicers- at the outposts. Now they are
being hunted and killed by the customs'
dogs, which afterward lead customs ON
cials to the trail.
The smuggiers trained their dogs by q
course Of whipping on ono side OF the
frontier. and feeding on the other. Then
the d0g-usually q comparatively small
animal-wAs fitted with the skin OF q
larger; dog. usually q poodle. and the
space between. dlled with sacchArin, to-
bacco or other contrAband.
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REV. DIR. BOWLING A BISHOP.
Is Consecrated Head Of New Diocese
Of Des Moines, Iowa.

PROVIDENCE, r. l.. April 25.-Rev.
DR.. Austin Dowling, formerly rector OF
SIS. Peter and Paul Cathedral In this
CITY,, was today consecrated Roman
Catholic bishop OF the new diocese OF
Des Moines, Iowa, In the presence OF q
church.
Two prelates from Iowa came to assist
at the conservation. while In the sane
tuary were bishops and priests from
other parts OF the country. practically all
ed. Bishop Matthew Harkins OF Prov
.idence was consecrator. with Right Rev.
John James Dayia OF Davenport, lows.
senior consecrating bishop. The sermon
was preached by Most Rev. James J.
Keane. archbishop Of Dubuque. Another
witness to the conservation was Bishop
]. Henry Tihen cf Lincoln. Neb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

Guglielme Marconi, president Of the
Marconi company. who testified at the
hearing in New York. came to Wash
ington today at the request of Chair
man Smith. He did not expect to testi-
fy today. however. Mr.. Marconi frank
ly discussed the message sent from New
York to the wireless operators on the
Carpathia by Chief Engineer Sammis OF
hold out their news when they reached
port for -four figures"
"Yes. that message was sent by Sam
mis- said Mr.. Marconi. ''but I knew
nothing about the message until after
ward. There is this about 1t that 1 want
to say, The message was not sent
while the Carpathia was at sea- 1t was
not sent until the Carpathta had passed
Sandy Hook and was nearing port"
When Senator Smith reached the
to awaited him containing the informa-
tion that depositions Of the officers and
crew Of the steamer Mount Temple.
which sighted the Titanic. would be
at st. Johns. N. B.. and would be for
warded to Washington.
The committee looks for the arrival late
today of DR.. F. c.. Quitzrau of Toronto.
one OF the passengers on the Mount
Senator Smith. when he called the
hearing to order, asked IL Fourth ON
Ger Boxhall Of the Titanic was pres
emit. Second Onicer Lightoller informed
the COMMITTEES that the officer was still
under the doctors care in Washing
ton where he had been since testifying
before the committee last Monday.
Are you positive" Senator Smith
Boxhall is unable to be here today %
Eyes, SIR" said Lightoller "I am so
informed by his doctor. saw him this
morning"
pany said they would try to have Mr..
Boxhall before the committee tomorrow.
Marconi Takes the Stand.
When the hearing was resumed at 1925
this morning Senator Smith called to the
stand Mr. Marconi.
Senator Smith asked the witness what.
as an officer OF the wireless company,
he had to do with the wireless apparatus.
ashore and afloat, and whether he se-
lected the operators.
81 am consulted as to the installation
the style Of apparatus. but am. on call to
advise. I travel around the world a good
bit ON just this work.
what is your oflicial connection with
the British soyernmentr
consultation. Our company has q con-
tract with the government for the ex-
tension Of wireless in the British empire
The work will take us at least eighteen
years.
The contract, the witness said. was
made under the British postal service.
''Will you tell the committee the gem
eral scope Of that contract with the
British government. AZ to compensation,
management. etc. asked Senator smith,
This contract provides that We erect
wireless stations In England. Egypt.
Singapore. Cyprus and other places" Mr..
Marconi replied. I'VE are paid . lump
sum per station. and before acceptance
by the government each station must
satisfy requirements ~ to speed or
transmission. effectiveness and reliabti-
ity."
.'Any charge exacted'b you for patent
cd devicesT'
Arrangements with 0overuments.
yes, Z certain sum partly before and
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PLAN LIFE.sAvMG CONGRESS.
International Conference on Steamer
Facilities Favored.

BERLIN, April 25.-The calling of an
international conference to discuss the
subject OF the improvement Of life-sav-
ing facilities on board passenger steamers
Ia regarded as a practical certainty
The initiative taken by Germany in the
matter has aroused the greatest interest
among the other powers and the sugges-
tion has been received everywhere with
sympathy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Time to Speak Plainly.

Mr.. Taft began his speech by declaring
that he spoke plainly only because he
believed II time for him to do so. He
brought in Col. Roosevelts name only
because events had forced him to use it.
I'm 1908. Theodore Roosevelt recon-
mended to the people Of the United
States that I. then the Secretary OF War.
be nominated by the republican party
and be elected. He labored hard and
long to bring this result about and he
itude to him.
Neither In thought, in word, nor in
action have l been disloyal to the friend
ship / owe Theodore Roosevelt When
the time came for this campaign to be-
gin let the people know that I would
Hike to have my administration approved
by their giving me another term.
AT that time Theodore Roosevelt said
he was not candidate and that 1t would
be a calamity II he were nominated.
Since then he has changed his mind"
the President said, he never would have
attacked Col. Roosevelt nor had a quar-
rel with him.
$50 far" said he. las personal ambition
is concerned. SO far as personal feeling Ia
concerned. ! would never answer his
charges"
But 1 cannot act for myself rep
resent a cause. l represent an element
OF the republican party that believes in
walton: that believes in wise progress un-
der the guarantees Of the Constitution.
by misstatements throughout the
country Mr.. Roosevelt has led many
people to believe charges made against
me and my administration"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
NELL AND KNAPP MEET
RAILROAD MANAGERS
Plan to See Engineers Com
mittee. in Endeavor to
Avert Strike.

NEW YORK. April 25.-CharlGR p.
Neill, United States commissioner u la
Dor, and Martin A. Knapp. presiding
judge Of the Commerce Court. who are
endeavoring to bring about a settle
ment OF the wage contrc ersy between
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engin-
eers and fifty eastern railroads, con-
ferred again today with the subcom-
mittee Of railroad managers. The ses.
sion was executive and at it's conclu-
sion Messrs. Neill and Knapp an
nounced they would confer with the
representatives Of the engineers.
Commissioner Neill declined to verify
or deny a report that the railroads de-
sired arbitration rather than mediation
and had suggested that board Of
nine arbitrators be appointed to settle
the controversy. He said however
that both the railroads and the an.
gineers seem to be sincere and equally
anxious for settlement"
Only Wants Square Deal.
Warren s. Stone. grand chief of the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers.
said that the engineers were mot ouibbl-
Ing over words. We want results, quick
results. he added. fair play and q
square deal. That's all we ask
It was planned that Messrs. Neill and
Knapp should confer with a subcommit-
tee composed of several Of the district
chairmen Of the engineers rather than the
full board Of fifty chairmen now in ses-
sion here. 3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Only Wants Square Deal.
=. ONE JOB IN LIFETIME.
Englishwoman Always in Domestic
Service Of Hewett Family.
ecial Cablegram to The Star

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON. April 25.-An exceptional
example Of long and faithful domestic
service is revealed by the granting of
probate by. the will of Miss Ann Ansell
OF Weybridge.. Surrey. who died last
February at the age of eighty-seven.
Miss Ansell. who left $1,000. had only
one place throughout her whole life-
time. At. the age Of sixteen she en-
tered the service of the family OF the
late Sir Prescott Hewett. and she re-
mained in the same family. as nurse
and faithful friend. for seventy -one
years. ~
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MORGAN LINER AGROUND.
Creole on Mud Bank at Mouth Of
Mississippi.

NEW ORLEANS. April 25.-The Nor
gan lire steamer Creole. which sailed
from New Orleans at o'clock yesterday
for New York. went Aground today at the
east end of the west jetties at the mouth
Of the Mississippi A report received at
the companys offices from Capt. Jacobs
savs the Creole is on a mud bank on the
edge of deep water and that her position
is not dangerous.
The ocean tug Wilmot LETT New Orleans
TO pull the steamer OF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
INVENTOR OF THE WIRELESS
HEARD BY THE COMMITTEE

partly after completion of each sta
ton. My company has to run each sta
tion for six months. Then the govern
ment takes them over and pays my
company 10 per cent Of the gross re-
ceipts for a period Of twenty-eight
years. But the government can termi-
nate this in eighteen years IL 1T does
not wish to use any OF my patented
devices after that time"
Have you the exclusive right to
equip the British wireless stations?"
I'VE have that right SO far as the
courts protect our patents In England"
said Marconi.
Have you such rights in Germany
NO"
Have you had?"
I'VE have had dealings with the Ger
man government and Germany's ships
company which works in harmony with
US. We get percentage for our pat
ents."
Senator Smith sought to discover
whether the witness had exclusive con-
tracts with any other governments or
powers.
II have with Italy," said Mr.. Marconi.
cit. is a personal contract and the conn
pany has nothing to do with 1t. In
consideration OF not being charged pat
stations, both. at home and in the
colonies, with my apparatus for COM
mercial use only, being free to use any
system 1t pleases.
the Canadian government and also an
Independent understanding with New
foundland. He gave the number of sta
tions along the coast.
Race. maintain communication with
vessel equipped as 1t is?" asked Senator
Smith.
Longer Range at Night.
Between 100 and 500 in the day.
answered Marconi. land considerably
over q thousand miles at night
You could maintain this connection
easily. then. with such ships as the
Titanic?'
Yes. SIR
These instruments at Newfoundland.
he said. would do their best work with
a ship like the Titanic.
would reach 500 miles at least by day.
How about the olympics" asked
Senator Smith.
.oh. they would reach 1000 to $500
miles, at least"
How about q ship like the Frank
well. I don't know exactly what
the Frankfurt apparatus is like" said
ships"
The Canadian Pacific steamer Mount
Temple Mr.. Marconi knew OF and it's
wireless had only two-hundred-mile
radius
Asked IL he thought the wireless sta
tion at Cape Race q frst-class station,
Mr.. Marconi said he thought 1t was "a
very good station"
ss How did you happen to erect q sta.
tion therey" he was asked.
''The government w.nted station
there and it was also natuyal point
for q station to communicates with
transatlantic shipG"
Advantages Of Cape Race.
The witness said he had NO direct news
ar TO the distance the Titanic was from
the Cape RAGE station. He said. whsa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
INJURED IN TRAIN CRASH.
Three SeriouSly Hurt When Norfolk
Southern Express Strikes Switch.

NORFOLK. Va. April 2l-Running into
q switch which had been left open by one
Of the crew Of q freight. train after the
latter had backed into. siding at Green
witch station this morning. the business
men express" from Virginia Beach over
the Norfolk Southern railways electrical
division was wrecked and q large number
Of people had narrow escapes from death.
Y. l. Yelverton. the motorman OF the
express Richard Fl. Burroughs and
young daughter Of c. Dewitt are in local
hospitals with serious injuries. Many re-
ceived slight injuries. but were subse-
ouently able to leave the hospitals to
which they were sent, All Of the injured
probably will recover. Mr.. Burroughs' in.
furtes are less serious than those Of
Notorman. Yelverton and Miss Dewitt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
SPEAKER CLARK Ill.
Turns 0ayel Over to Representative
Saunders Of Virxiuia.

A slight indisposition confined Speaker
Clark to his ONCE today. He was In the
chair when the House met. but turned
the igaveI over to Representative eaun-
ders Of Virgins - Temporary spesker.
''I'm Sick" the Speaker announced to
the House, as he designated Representa-
tive Saunders for the post. The Speaker
remained at the Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
RELIEVE ALIENS LOCATED.
Detectives Watching Every Trail
Near North Carolina Line

SPECIAL Ddspafch 10 Tue Star
RICHMOND. Va. April 25.-From
Gaiax comes Z special telegram this after
noon to the effect that q detective en-
gagged In the hunt for Sidna Allen and
Wesley Edwards declares that there II
no question that the two desperadoes are
In the mountains close to the Carolina
line and that they are being furnished
with food and clothing.
The detectives say the msn are prepar-
Ing to make g. getaway. Oo3cers are
watching every path and trail closely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Picture Of Desolation.

The streets are q picture OF desolation.
Here and there are to be seen the naked
bodies Of persons who were struck down
while trying to escape from the frenxied
Moors. At the French. British and other
consulates bread is being supplied to the
starving refugees.
The bodies Of the French officers, q
number OF whom were killed In the re-
cent hghting. have not yet all been found.
One OF the assassins OF Col. Lory con-
fessed that the Moorish women were the
ringleaders In his murder. They tied his
arms and fest and Sthen slowly stabbed
him to death with poniards.
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animal CAGES SHELTER
VICTIMS OF FEz RIOTS
Terror-Stricken People Take
Refuge in Gardens of
the Sultan.

FEz. orocco, Monday. April % (de-
layed In transmission).-The Jewish quar-
ter Of Fec presents q lamenta,ble spectacle
as result Of the pillaging and looting by
the revolving populace and mutinous
Moorish soldiers. On the occasion of the
preceding ravaging of the quarter the
scenes enacted did not approach In hor-
ror and devastation those which occurred
last week.
OF the 1900 Jewish residents of the
capital no fewer than 1000 have been
rendered homeless by fire, and these have
now taken refuge. naked and hungry.
In the gardens Of the sultan's palace.
Hundreds Of emaciated human beings
are huddled together there In empty
cages OF the sultan's menagerie and these
are surrounded by cages containing wild
beasts. which. maddened by the sight
Of human fiesh. I'LL the gardens with
their roars.