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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-03

forbidden by the Monroe doctrine to
take drastic steps in Mexico, are
keenly interested in the situation. was
the announcement that tonight's de-
velopments have been communicated
officially to Great Britain and Spain.
They were likewise brought to the
attention Of France and Germany inn
mediately following issuance of the
proclamation.
The state department later gave
out statement that both of today's
actions were in line with the admin
istration's strong policy of non-inter-
vention in Mexico 1t was said that
despite the discouraging reports OF
the growing and irresponsible revolu-
tions. the government has not vet
abandoned hope that Mexico's a'fairs
will straighten themselves out.
Intervention This Week.
MEXICO CITY. March 2.-The for
| eign settlements here are virtually
armed camps tonight as the result OF
the receipt of Washington dispatches
announcing that President Taft order
ed Ambassador Wilson here to ad-
wise. all Americans to leave Mexico
las quickly as posaible The widest
Iexciiement prevails throughout tie
city and the newspapers are issuing
hourly extras
1t is the consensus OF opinion among
the foreigners here that President
Tafts order mears American inter-
vention within the next four or FIVE
days-which is the time necessary for
!, refugees to reach the border.
The Germans mere seem SO sure of
trouble In the near future that they
took steps tonight to fortify an i'm
menss stone clubhouse and also to
supply it with food and water and
arms and ammunition for a siege.
The members OF the same nation have
also set up houses OF refuge" in
stores owned by Germans. These are
located In some Of the principal streets
of the city.
Il Americans mere, under j. C. Hauser,
are collecting 100 head of cattle, food
and ammunition in a huge warehouse
with high stone wall surrounding It,
while the Spanish residents have for
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-03-03
At a Given sIonaI.

TIENTSIN, March 2.-At given
signal tonight the Chinese troops mu-
tinted and swarmed into the business
district of the native town, firing in
discriminatory at civilians and pill
Laying with practically no effort be-
ing made by the authorities to re-
strain them After sacking hundreds
of down town stores, the soldiers en-
tered the residential section, terrify-
ing the inhabitants and carrying off
everything of value in sight Several
persons were reported to have been
killed by the looters, but the city was
in such panic that no estimate of
casualties was possible.
All foreign troops were held in
readiness to defend the legations
They were ordered, however. to make
no efforts to suppress the outbreak
unless foreigners We're interfered
with
| Hundreds of natives and foreigners,
believing that general massacre
was imminent, flocked to the lega.
tions for protection.
At midnight the soldiers congre
gated in the vice regal district rid
ding the government builings with
bullets and attempting to burn the
structures.
| Practically all the Chinese soldiers
in the local garrison participated in
the mutiny and those who refused to
join the looters spurned the efforts OF
their officers 60 induce them to fire on
I, the looters.
The troops here have been restless
for long time. Several weeks age
before the revolution was ended
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broken CHINA
IS PREDICTED
New Republic Torn by Mutiny of
Soldiers Who Make Night Hide
GUS With Their
Debauch.
R1oTING UNCHECKED
Those Few Soldiers Who Did Not
Join, Refused to Try and
Pacify the
Mutlneers.
RIoTING
UNCHECKED

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
PEKIN, March 2.-The great repup-
lie of China was believed to be facing
complete disintegration tonight. Pres
ident Yuan Shi Kai, admitted the
most powerful man in the country,
was as helpless as babe before the
greed-crazed mutineers who only a
few days ago were his most loyal sup
porters
Realizing that he was unable to
master the situation, the recently
elected president appealed to the for
eign diplomats to bring enough troops
here to restore order.
Yuan was in despair For more
than thirty-six hours he had been in
almost constant conference with his
most trusted advisors, attempting to
devise some plan for placating the
dissatisfied soldiers, but without sue
cess.
Heretofore he has spurned all warn
ings that his life was in danger. but
tonight he admitted that he might be
assassinated at any time. His friends
predicted that he would be forced TO
give up the struggle and place him
self under the protection of the for
eign legations.
Practically every soldier in Pekin
joined in the pillage tonight. Resi-
dences that had been barricaded
against attack were set on fire and
scores of innocent persons We're shot
down in the streets. The lights We're
/ turned off at O'clock but the loot
ers were able to make their way
| about the city by the light of the
| hundreds Of burning buildings.
| Carts and wagons were piled high
with booty and were transported to
the barracks by hordes of drunken sol
diers, who made the night hideous
( with their cries of joy at the impo-
tence of the authorities
| Twelve hundred foreign troops, In
\ cluding two hundred Americans, will
1 arrive here Sunday afternoon to
! strengthen the legation guards. Yuan
and the republican delegates from
! Nankin have urged the foreign minis
! ters to assume control OF the entire
city.
Advices from Pao Ting Flu said that
/ the rioting was still continued there
/ tonight. Hundreds of foreigners have
fled, anticipating massacre Of ali
! whites. The foreign quarter was bar
ricaded and residents armed them
selves against an invasion. Watchmer
/ We're stationed on the roofs of houses
ready to give the alarm at the first
sign of an anti-foreign outbreak.
According to dispatches, only two
! foreigners were killed there The,
We're two French jesuits who ventur
ed into the native quarter when the
rioting first started.
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THE WEA TIER.

CHICAGO, March 2.--Iowa-Snow
Sunday; Monday fair or local snow in
eastern portion.
Illinois snow Sunday probably
heavy Monday.
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Precipitation 0.50 inches.
Maximum temperature, Is.
Minimum temperature. 10.
FRED q. GOSBWISCH,
Observer
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Only Two Taft States.

CHICAGO, March Utah and
Arkansas are the only two states west
of the Mississippi river whose dele
gates. to the national republican con-
vention are conceded to President
Taft by the Roosevelt supporters, ac-
eording to a statement issued tonight
by Frank Knox. chairman of the Mich
igan republican state central COM
mittee. He is also vice chairman of
the Roosevelt executive committee.
East of the Mississippi" continues
the statement, the great middle
states are ablaze with Roosevelt senti-
ment. The active campaign for dele.
gates to the convention is now on 1t
begins under conditions that augur an
overwhelming triumph in Chicago next
june
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.CUMM|NS BOOM
IS NOW LAUNCHED
In Spite of His Aspirations Taft and
Roosevelt Persist in Re-
naming In the
Race.
LIMERICK BY WILSON
Utah and Arkansas Admitted for Taft
by Knox Who Says the Cam
paign is Now
LIMERICK BY WILSON

lUnlted Press Leased Wire Service
DES MONIES, Iowa, March 2.--Sen-
ator A. B. Cummins left the bedside
of his father, whose illness called him
home from Washington, long enough
today to address the Polk county re-
publican convention. which officially
launched his presidential boom today.
Resolutions were adopted endorsing
Cummins' candidacy, after delegates
picked by Cummins were elected to
the state convention. Cummins thank
ed the convention and said:
we are in the midst of great tur-
MOL in the mightiest but most peace
full revolution that ever shook human
ity."
Wilson is Poet.
DAVENPORT, Iowa, March a.
Laughter swept about the banquet
board of the Commercial club here
tonight where $50 business men lis,
tened to an address by Governor Wood
row Wilson, OF New Jersey, when the
governor in his Introductory remarks
broke into verse:
AT beauty l am not star,
There are some who surpass me by far
/ But my facet don't mind it,
Because I'm behind it
! It's the people in front that ] jar
He followed with brief speech
lteeming with epigrams and indirect
! 3apneals to the tndepend lent voters "a
urged the voters of all parties to pa,
more attention to the selection of theil
candidates and less to the election
When party bosses pick the candidates
they can go fishing for both win 4
either loses.
Deadly Parallel.
WASHINGTON, March 2.-The Taft
bureau tonight dug up another dead
! ~ parallel'-against Senator Dixon
Colonel Roosevelts campaign manag
er
In view of Dixon's thrust at Taft
the bureau presented IAN interesting
letter written on September 8, 1908
in which Dixon declared that Taf
was "the true friend of reform, tn,
true foe to abuses" and lauded hin
in glowing terms.
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THE WEATHER

Snow. Fair Tomorrow. Local
temp { q. m. 10; Z p. M. 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
FLAGS ON SHIPS
 ARE AT HALF MAST

New York. April 1.-The flags of all skipping in New York harbor were at half-ma today in honor of the Ti- tanics death. This action was taken at the official behest of the maritime exchange. which posted the following resolution under a brief headline. The greatest marine disaster of modern times"
 "The members of the maritime as- sociation of the port of New York ex- press their great regret at the la mentable disaster which has befailen the steamer Titanic. their great sor- row at the deplorable loss of life and property which has evidently accom- panied this disaster and extend to all involved in the great calamity their deep and heartfelt sympathy
 Resolved, That all vessels in the harbor r1ace their flags at half-mast cut of respect to the unfortunate dea1.~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
DISASTER HAS NO
 EFFECT ON TRAVEL
Has Been No Lessening of Transatlantic Travel
 Since Accident

New York April 1.-The disaster to the Titanic has thus far had no effect so far as curtailing sea travel is con cerned according to the steamship com panes and they believe that it will have no material bearing on summer rush or vacation touring, which has already be- gun, but which does not reach it's max mum until the latter part of May.
 Some of the larger companies, as a matter of fact, are just now experience ing contrary effect, an addition to their had it's generous quota of those who had planned to leave these shores on the new White Star liner.
 The conviction that the disaster would lead to few if any cancellations in book ings was expressed by General Luigi Solar, one of the officials of the Ital- ian lines, who lost several friends on the Titanic, "The public will soon for get the Titanic" he said sadly. Every where it is the same. My nation has all ready forgotten the disaster of Messina. You have forgotten San Francisco. The Republic disaster was forgotten. Every day you read of railroad wrecks, but the people swarm to the trains every day wrecks on the rails. Don't you think 1t will be much the same with this disaster of the sea?"
 Then perhaps others have been saved MT. Franklin hao appeared extremely depressed throughout the afternoon but this message from an outside source caused him to brighten up con siderably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
People Just Waking Up to Fact That the Tragedy
 Was AvOidable
IT COULD HAVE BEEN
 EASILY PREVENTED
Davits Were All Ready for Installa- tion of Life Boats-Experts Studying Deck That
 Will Slip Off

London, April 1.-The public now has begun to realize that lives have been sacrificed through an insufficiency of boats and a strong feeling is developing that the government board of trade has been greatly remiss in failing to provide regulations to meet modern requirements.
 The managing director of the Welin Da- vit and Engineering company has issued a statement that the Titanic carried 14 life boats and two cutters with an ag- gregate capacity of 9702 cubic feet, but was equipped with dayits capable of handling double or treble the number of boats carried. The owners adopted this plan, he says because it was rumored that changes were to be made in the near future in the official regulations which were to compel the carrying of more boats. He concludes:
 additional boats for the accommoda- tion of every soul on board might have been installed practically in single day.
 While another anxious day passed with. out further news of the disaster to the Titanic, there is every evidence that sym pathy has been aroused almost through out the world. Several foreign govern ments have sent the British government messafes of conrolence for the sufferers. The King today expressed his sorrow in a message to President Taft and has sent a donation of s2625 to the Mansion House fund. The Queen has donated $1310 and the Queen Mother Alexandra $1ooo to the same fund
 The shipping federation has donated $lO,OOO to the mayor of Southampton's fund, Some public institutions are of- fering to care for orphaned children of the crew. Large firms are contribut- ing literally to the various relief funds while leading theatres are preparing spe- cial performances to aid in the relief work.
 Sad and silent crowds again waited all day at the White Star offices. They could only be prevailed upon to depart at a late hour on the officials promising tc telegraph to relatives If new names were listed.
 The Lord Mayor of London today opened mansion house fund for the relief of the families of the crew of the ship and of any others tagged in needy circum. stances. Much indignation is expressed in connection with the publication of the teegrams stating that the Titanic was in tow of the Virginian just after the re- ports of the accident was received.
 Colonel Charles F. Yates, member of parliament for Leicestershire, will ask the President of the Investigating board in the House of Commons, if his attention has been drawn to the publication of the telegrams and whether their origin could be traced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
TWO MILLION WILL BE LOSS ON THE TITANIC IN INSURANCE ALONE

New York. April 17.--Aecident insur- lance companies in this country and England stand to lose approximately s2.O00.000. 1t was stated today by in- surance experts, as result of the Ti- tanic disaster. The loss, 1t was stated, will be doubled by reason of the so- called double liability clause" which requires insurance companies to pay twice the amount of the death benefits where the policyholder loses his life while travelling on public conveyance
 propelled by steam or electricity"
 An official of leading /accident in- surance company said tonight that the present catastrophe had cut the double liability clause" to be the severest test underwriters had ever encountered. All the companies have their inspectors es- timating the aggregate liabilities in case most of the first and second cabin passengers are actually lost. As soon AS 1t is established that no survivors have been picked up claims will be paid without delay, 1t was announced.
 Straight life insurance men were in- terested today by the discovery that on l oard the Titanic there was only one man who is on the "big <list" of in- surance companies. He was George D. Wick of Youngstown. Ohio. and his rame Is not among the known sur vivors MT. Wick is rated as carrying s1 50, ,0O0< Insurance, which would mean. if is said by insurance men, that his policies aggregate about s250000 as the ratings are usually published at a minimum.
 John Jacob Astor, according to the insurance men, has been conspicuous among men who don't carry life in- suranco. and the same is true of Benja- Iain Guggenheim and Isidor strauss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
Mayors Start Relief Fund

New York. April 17.-Mayor Gaynor to- day received the following cablegram.
 London, England, April IT, 19'3, "The Mayoi, New York.
 "Opening fund relief sufferers Titanic disaster VIII warmly welcome your sympathy
 "LCRD MAYOR. LONDON" Mayor Gaynog at once stated that funds for the relief of sufferers would be received at the mayors office and cabed the lotG mayor of London as fol- lows:
 Lord Mayor. London.
 Relief fund Titanic sufferers has OUT hearty sympathy will open here
 "GhyNOR. Mayor New York Flags on the city hall and other munc- iral buildings have been half masted by the order of Mayor Gaynor in syn pathy for these cs' of the passengers and crew of the Titanic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
ROLL SAVEDFROM
 TITANIC DISASTER
 SEEMS COMPLETE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D


 Titanic by the Carpathia was received by wireless tonight The list follows:
 Nora Murphy, Katie Muliin, Katie Mccarthy, G. D. Messemochkes. Anna Messockes. Madeira Yusef, Bunos Mour- hack, Halin Mourback, Gitos Arour- back, Nina Musulmon, Sanuca Subul- akat Javina Muna Kirk oean Muhan, Della Dianodelmn, Karl Mathjoax, Der tha Malliedell, Maggie Merrigan, Ber- tha Maran, Kristof Madsen, Albert Moss, Mary NJ Goolun, Alice Mickey, Alice Mickey, Thomas Mccormack, John Nickaren, - Alderson. Bertha Nell son. Mary NekeI Demina J. Nelson. Tree Nyehm. Annie McGowan, Agnes Doyt Cor Mrs, A. A. Dick), Margaret Manga. Maggie J. Murphy. Leoneh Eldegrek Heuna Mahman. Krikorrean Kirrora, Hanwakan @, Della McDer- mott Marlkarl John McKaren, Aing Ludguis, Helena Angusen, Anna kclsbot- tel, Nora O'Leary. Arthur olsen, Cot erina Patros, Genoit Picard Ncbesa Pa tros, Ernest Person, Noras Ron. Anna Reibon, john Chul cnsson, Nicola. Sulic, Jtllo Strinder Jane Schurint, Jules Sap, Annie Sofia, $. .oblom, i. E. Ieries Sia,ie. Rose slbelroe. Agnes Siberoe. ArIy Stan. ley. Johan sfim0ian, Fala Snyt',.. ANcl Shine, Florence Keso1.y, Croft lledvil. Hedvig Turkula, William Tuikgest. Var tauon, Ellen Wicks Silne Yesburg, Han. na Yousef, George Yousef Marian You sef, Marian Yousef. Scurly Ounnson, Philip Zenn, Nicola Eliase, Nicola Oanb, Ausust Abrihamson. Bednoura Album Mariania Assin Carlo Nelson, Canaerson Splund, John Charles, Rosa Abbott Ed ma Anderson, Selma Astlund, Felix Ast- lund Lillian Astiund, Aklesep Abelseph, Leak Aksaks, Lee Bng, Marie BolSiin. Eugene Boklin, Haline Bokln, Latefe Boklin, Fiily Aksaks, Nassf Casem, Bo- yam Casem. Emily Batman. Maria Book strom. Daniel Duckley Bridget Bradley Ching Hip. Einare Barlson. Beatrice 5ande. Gus Cohn. L.. M Cribb, Minnie conto. Will Conto. K3tie Connolly. El- len Carr. Theodore Demudeer. Jcsepff Krigesne. P. D. Dnly. Charles Daly, Marcols DaIy. Mrs. Ettie Dean and two Margaret Devaney. Rose Bridget,
 Later the Salem began sending the full list of names of the Titancs steerage survivors to Newport. After more than | hundred had been reIayed static con ditions made it impossible for the receiv- ing operators to read the wireless flashes. For this reason the operator on the crui- ser suspe nied for a time to resume later f conditions became better.
 It is understood the Salem has prae- Lically complete list of the third class
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
Impact Was Terrific

Washington, April IA graphic com parison of the probable impact of the Titanic against the iceberg that destroyed her with the projectile force of the guns on modern batteship was made today by Capt Charles A. McAllister, engineer in chief of the revenue cutter service.
 "The impact of the Titanic against the iceberg was probably equivalent to the simultaneous 30 12-inch projectiles, or the concentrated fire of three such dread noughts as the Florida said Captain McAllister.
 ''The fire of ten 12-inch guns such as the Florida carries Is supposed to be sufficient 10 put any battleship afioat out of business if the projectiles should strike simultaneously The force of the Titanic striking the iceberg must have been ap- proximately 100000 foot tons, equivalent to her being struck simultaneously by 30 such projectiles. II is wonder in the light of such a comparison, that she float ed so long. It is inconceivable that the ingenuity of man can ever build a float ing structure to withstand such a fer rife collision"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18

Boston, April 17.-"The bodies of the victims of the, Titanic are at the bot tom of the deep never to leave it. de- clared Prof. Robert W. Wood, of the chair of experimental physics of Johns Hopkins university today.
 Tt Is altogether improbable that any of the corpses will ever return to the surface as is the case with bodies drowned in shallow water.
 At the depth of two miles the pres sure of the water is something like ee00 pounds to the square inch, which is far too great to be overcome by buoyancy ordinarily given drowned bodies by the gases generated in time.
 That the bodies sank to the bot tom of the sea, there Is no question, he continued The Titanic's victims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-18
Want LegislatiOn

Interference of amateurs and irrespon- sibe operators with the anxiously await ed messages from the Carpathia and other ships will result in an attempt to secure immediate legislation regulating wireless operations.
 The subject has been pending before Congress for several years and at sey- eral hearings juvenile wireless telegraph CTS were brought here and put on the stand to testify to the highly educational valuation of their experiments with amateur plants.
 The sentimental side of the problem in the capital and the charges that the government was trying to stine electrical genius and restrict wireless operations to their own plants, and those of certain es- teblished companies, undoubtedly prevent ed an earlier restriction of operations.