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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16
SAILORS NEAR DEATH
WITH PORT IN SIGHT
Snowden Range, After Being
Disabled Nearly Six Weeks,
Ashore at Queenstown.
ToWED OVER 700 MILES
Left at Anchor, Steamer Driven
Into Harbor by Gale-ln
Constant Danger OF
Foundering.
(By cable to The Tribune.

London. Jan. 16.-After flfty-four
DAYS OF charmed life amid direst peril
the long lost steamer. Snowden range
locked at Queenstown yesterday morn
inc. The crowds cheers were trl-
umphant end for the amazing voyage.
and sirens shrieked and rockets were
fred in recognition Of the steamer
safe arrival. The last twenty-four
hours we're even more adventurous 10
the crew and more uncertain In their
fate than any period OF the perilous
voyage from Philadelphia. Rudderless
and helpless the Snowden was towed
more than 700 miles by the Dominion
liner Welshmsn. the crew sufferins
terrible hardships, and the ship being
time after time in extreme danger
Then came the hardest fight Of the
long ordeal. the struggle for port III
the fearful storm. Left by the Welsh
man and tugs 10 ride out the storm NJ
anchor. she was beaten into the harDor
by the gale until she grounded on a
bank. from which she was successfully
towed at high tide Yesterday morning
She arrived in the dock with her BOATS
lost or smashed, her ironwork twisted
and her crew so exhausted after their
weeks OF tortured suspense that nearly
all fell asleep at once.
Later in the day Captain Dickinson
received telegram from stephen Fur
ness. chairman Of the Furness- Witty
COMPANY. saving: We are very proud
of YOU and all members Of the crew.
While the ship was being locked Cap
tain Dickinson gave his narrative.
"Our trouble began on December >,
uhen in a hurricane our rudder was
broken Just below the coupling, he
said. For fourteen days we drifted
without seeing any signs OF another
shin. The weather all the time was
very bad and We used quantities of oil
on the waters. The decks were a"asn
and the boats were badly smashed.
We tried no less than seven jury
rudders and made various attempts 10
repair temporarily. All were fruitless.
Finally. in response TO distress signals
the steamer Westerland bore down, but
refused 10 take us in tow. only offer
ING ~ take us of the ship, which We all
declined.
"on January |. when the sltuanon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16

appeared desperate. We sighted the
welshman. which stood by Loyalty
throughout. 1t was January g before
she could get a hawser over and CON-
mence towing. While she remained
beside us during the previous 81; days
she could give us no assistance"
All the coal, oil and fresh water gave
out and grain from the cargo was used
az fuel All the life belts disap-
peared. Captain Dickinson, during the
forty-four days. never slept an hour
in his bunk. He, with other officers
and men of the crew was repeatedly
knocked down and carried along the
decks by the heavy sea. Several Of
them suffered severe injuries. Cap
tain Dickinson continued:
1T was blowing pretty heavy gales
all the time, and once we went through
a hurricane. Several times We thought
the ship would not right herself, and
one of the matches was stove In by a
heavy sea which swamped the deck
We could not move our engines. for
the ship would not keep steady under
them. so the Welshmsn had 10 tow
300 tons Of dead weight.
Describing his adventures outside Of
Queenstown harbor the captain said
that the ship had struck three times,
but luckily on sand and not rock.
Everybody on board was more or less
injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16
CRUISER ELUDES GREEKS
Turkish Boat Bombards SYRIA
and Wrecks Power Station.

Athens, Jan. 1.-THE Turkish cruiser
Medjidieh performed daring feat during
a heavy fog last night. She steamed OUT
Of the Dardsnelles and passed upper
ceived through the lines Of the Greek de-
stroyers cruising off the straits. At noon
to-day she appeared off the Island OF
Syra one OF the Cyclades, and lombard.
ed the powder magazine and coal depots.
These we're not damaged, but the cleo
trical power station was wrecked
The Medidieh also fired on the Greek
auxiliary cruiser Macedonia, which was
undergoing repairs in syria lIarbor. When
fifteen shells had been fired. the COM
uander OF the Macedonia, after landing
his crew for the purpose OF maintaining
order in the town and to strengthen the
guard over the Turkish prisoners, sank the
Macedonia in the harbor, 10 prevent her
destruction by the warship.
The Medjideh then left in the direction
Of smyrna. The Greek feet has been
ordered to intercept her. so far as is
known. the other Turkish warships have
not left the Dardanelles.
The Medjideh was built by the Cramp,
OF Philadelphia, and was commanded on
her VOYAGE TO Constantinople by Ransom
d. Buchanan who later became an ad-
miral in the Turkish navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16
FIRM FOR INDEPENDENT
NATION IN THE BALKANS
Allies Not Weakened in Deter
mination to Reopen War Un-
less Turkey Yields.
WON'T MODIFY THE TERMS
Willing to Wait Short Time, So
as Not to Hurt Feelings of
Powers or Alternate
Sympathies.

London, Jan. l6--The Balkan kingdoms
have not weakened In their determination
to reopen the war unless Turkey accepts
their terms quickly. in difference 20 the
powers. they may withhold the execu-
ton OF their resolve a few days longer
than seemed likely Tuesday.
They wish the world TO know that their
policy il UNCHANGED. As allies they in
augursted the doctrine Of The Balkans
for the Balkan peoples" at a time that 1t
appeared almost presumptuous folly TO
the great nations OF Europe. and they de-
clare now that they propose 10 maintain
the right which their united armies won
10 be considered a great. Independent
nation. and manage their own diplomacy
according TO their own views OF what
their national interests demand.
They assert that their diplomatic course
is a straightforward and frank one, and,
while willing TO concede a brief period
Of delay for Turkeys answer. 1t Is not
with view OF rcsuming negotiations on
any modified basis.
When. on December %. they presented
their terms, the Turks. in their character
istic way. thought that tho allies we're
blufing. and, In turn. presented on De-
cembcr rs cOunter-propossis. which failed
TO take into account the war. and re-es-
tabl!shed TIE situation as IL was previous
to the war. These proposals the
allies rejected as unacceptable and un-
discussable"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16
PANS LEADS POINCARE
Two Ballots to Nominate French
President Without Result.

Paris, Jan. l5.-Two votes without re-
suit were taken to-day at Joint caucus
Of the parties making up the majorities
in the Senate and Chamber OF Deputies
TO nominate a candidate for the Presi-
denCy OF the republic
The second ballot this evening resulted
in Jules Pans Minister of Agriculture.
receiving SO votes ard Premier Raymond
Poincare Z72. AS neither OF these states
men received an absolute majority OF the
votes. another ballot will be taken TO-
morrow. The total OF votes cast on the
first ballot was $50. so that 10 obtain ar
absolute majority one OF the candidates
would have 10 receive 80 votes. The
first ballot resulted as follows:
Raymond Poincare. Premier. lO; Jules
Pans Minister Of Agriculture. IA An
tonin Dubost, President OF the Senate.
l07. Paul Dcschanel, President Of The
Chamber Of Deputies. 81; Felix Rioot, ex
Premier. So
Versailles is in fever OF excitement
over the election Of President OF the
republic next Friday The buffet in the
hall where the members Of the two cham.
bers will meet il the scene OF the greatest
ceived 90 York hams. 500 pounds Of meat,
80 pots OF pate de foie grss. 20 pounds
Of GIuyere cheese. 900 bottles Of cham
payne. 500 bottles OF Burgundy wine and
several hundred bottles OF other kinds Of
drinks. Bishop Ciibler, OF Versailles. has
granted a special dispensation for the
omission Of fasting next Friday. The
restaurant people are jubilant. and are
praying that there will be no rain on
election DAY.
The assembly hall where the election
will take place is closed 20 the public. on
the noor are plush carpets almost ankle
deep and red morocco armchairs for the
Deputies. Encircing the hall are price
less Gobclin tapestries decorated with
scarlet. silver and gold braided fcstoons.
The general public in Paris is not great
" interested In the election To-day Is
the quarterly rent day. and people are
chiefly interested In hndins the wnere-
] withai to settle with their landlords.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16
SHARP DENIAL BY GERMANY
Not Cause of Delay in Handing
Joint Note to Turkey.

Berlin. Jan. 1.-THE question ): nave
demonstration by the fleets OF the Eu-
ropean powers against TurEfy was
shclved. according to official circles here
prior 10 the attempts Of the foreign AM
bassadors in London TO formula'a Joint
note 10 be delivered 10 the Turkish gov
eminent The reason for it's sh living was
,hat several Of the great pow":s. includ
ing some Of those not belonging to the
Triple Alliance. had declared against such
demonstration.
\ sharp denlai was given today 10
the assertion which has appeared In II"
foreign press that the delay which oc-
CURED in handing the joint not" OF the
powers 10 Turkey was due TO Germany.
which it was alleged alone mad pro-
nounced against a collective naval de
monstration before Constantinorls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16
Balkan Terms Not Changed.

Since then the Balkan states have not
changed their terms one iots. while the
Turks have receded all along the line. ex-
cept on the questions OF Adrianople and
the .Fgean Islands. The allies have
adopted an attitude OF hrmness IN order
20 convince Turkey that no alternative -
possible for the conclusion OF peace but
the acceptance, Of their original condi-
lions. but I'm so doing they have not
wished TO hurt the susceptibihties OF the
novers OF slienate their sympathies. lheE
give this as reason for their decision 10
await patiently the result OF the note OF
the powers TO Constantinople. when ma
take any o, the three following forms;
First-Turkey refusing hahy TO tolo"
the advice OF Europe.
Second-Turkey giving an lncohc'usNe
answer with the object OF further post
poning "A decision.
Third-Turkey asking for conthd-
ance OF the peace negotiations here OIL
new proposal. which might profide iot
rho preservation Of Adrianople. but mo
dlsuan,ling Of its fortificauons, and
pledge under guarantee OF the powers
not 20 a,,emp, any work in the future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16
TO IMPROVE RELATIONS
Japan Sends Representative to
Our Southern Neighbors.

willemstad. Curacao Jan. l5.-Japan Is
making preparations 10 Improve her COM
mercial relations with the Southern ard
Central American republics in view OF
the approaching completion Of the Pam
anna Canal
Count Ryoji Noda secretary-i interpreter
Of the japanese Legation in Brazil. Ir.
rived here to-day on visit on behalf q
the Japanese government He intends 10
proceed from here 10 Maracaibo, Neuez-
uela, on a similar mission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16
ADMIRAL IN SALT GABEllE
Chinese Presidents Secretary
Made Inspector General.

Peking, Jan. i5.-The gazette OF the
Ministry OF Finance announces the APP
pointment Of Admiral Tsai Ting-ksi.
president Yuan Shi-kai's secretary. as
Inspector General OF the salt gabelle.
]. F. Oiessen. Danish Commissioner OF
Customs at Tien-tsin, has been appointed
co-inspector.
Under the scheme for the control OF the
gabele, In accordance with the demands
Of the six powers, no payment from the
salt revenue will be permitted without
the sanction OF the inspectors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16

any portion of the empire. and con-
tinued: ct would be pedantry' not
craftsmanship. to treat her in an!
other way than that proposed under
the bill
What is the claim put forward IN
behalf Of Ulster, or. rather. those par
ticular counties situated in the north-
eastern part of the province?' he oe-
manded. is it the minority's right 10
be protected-to be protected not on!
against injustice, but against Suspicion
or apprehension of injustice? | wouid
60 70 any length in that direction
But the plan put forward TO defeat a
great constitutional demand is abso-
lutely fatal to democratic government
Mr.. Asquith rdiculed the idea or
friction between the two parliamen's
under the bill and reminded Mr.. Bal
four that he had predicted with eauai
confidence the consequences OF Whal
he chara cterized as reckless experl-
ment OF political folly in granting SELF
government III SOuNii <Ni''N"'
Risks Must Be Run.
In building a great empire lhe
Prime Minister concluded. 1T is always
necessary TO take the risks we rum
We have been justified by experience
VIC have had our reward-more than
our reward-in The increased loyalt!
and affection OF the empire as Who'e'
We believe-confidently beleve-that
this will happen again.
ut is no use now analyZins the
shortcomings on one side or the DINER
as if weighing IN the balance the pur-
cen of blame. on both sides bitter
words have been :poken, bad Things
done Almost from the ..rst unkindlE
fate seemed TO brood over these TWO
islands 20 Illustrate their common lie
and sever their national unity. Time
after time. when they were coming TO-
gether. the web which seemed about 10
be wrven Of reciprocal interests ana
affection has been torn asunder. as
under the spell Of some malignant
fate.
Let us do our part 10 exercise once
for all his baleful influence and JOIN
two peoples meant to be one. whom the
chances of history. the seeming caprice
Of fortune the follies and passions OF
men have kept apart, in fruitful anu
enduring union
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16
Foresees Endless Friction.

He predicted endless friction between
the exchequers OF the two countries.
The promoters Of the bill, he said were
evidently nervous lest Ireland should
have the full liberty given TO other Of
the nations domnions 10 regulate their
own fiscal and industrial interests.
Ii was an absurdity If the British
people thought they were going to get
a scheme Of federation. for the govern
ments attempt at federation would re-
suit in disntegration. If they were
going 10 cut the United Kingdom into
fragments, he declared, there was no
more necessary and inevitable division
than that of the northeast Of Ireland
from the rest Of Ireland. The govern
ment had not comprehended listers
feelings; that lack OF comprehension
was dangerous. ...
mo one would say continued Mr..
Balfour, that the Roman Catholics
| will prosecute In the old style. or de-
| liberately prosecute the minority at all.
But will that reconcile the minority in
the North of Ireland 10 live under the
control OF the majority. where for
generations religion and politics have
been mixed up and under the control OF
the majority who have complete con-
! troll Of education and patronage? u
stermen will be in the Irish Parliament
/ TO be taxed, not 10 tax"
/ Mr.. Balfour concluded by comparing
the case Of Ulster TO that Of the re-
belling American colonies. He said:
Something will arise to stir the peo-
pie Of this country and make them re-
alize what it is that Ulstermen COM
plain Of IL blood be spilled-which
God forbid-the real assasslns will be
those who have never had the courage
/ TO face the situation"
In rising to reply the Prime Minister
said:
THE sentiments, traditions and
moral and economic conditions which
have made the Irish question what 1t
now is have not been taken into con-
| sloefdlon py tHe iIBHl hoHordDie
gentleman. In spite Of past history the
Irish Nationalist movement has passed
from the stage Of sentiment and is now
an organized and practical reality.
Fact Not To Be Ignored.
we cannot ignore the fact that IL
this bill is rejected we will still find
standing in our path the organized and
permanent expression OF the demand Of
q majority OF the Irish people. In view
Of the strength OF this demand what
arc the Opposition going to do?"
He asked--snd loud Irish and Lib
eral cheers greeted the challenged
ireland held a different position than
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16
FIVE KILLED ON MADONNA
Boiler Explodes on Fabre Liner
Which Left Here January 8.

London. Jan. 15-Five persons were
killed when an uptake boiler on the
Fabre Line steamer Madonna exploded,
according to a wireless dispatch re-
ceived tonight at Fayal The messag
also stated that the vessel was proceed
ing toward Algiers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16
ASQUTH AND BALF0UR
IN HOME RULE BATTLE
Speeches Seldom ExCelled Marx
Final Stage Of Bill in the
House of Commons.
"ULSTER LIKE AMERICA
Government Charged with
Showing Dangerous Want OF
Appreciation for Sec
tons Position.

London. Jan. 1G-The Home Rule bill
started on it's final stage in the House
OF Commons yesterday, and the occa-
sion was marked by two speeches, sell
dom excelled in the House, by the
Prime Minister, Herbert II. Asquith,
and Arthur ]. Balfour. the former
leader Of the Opposition, who have few
equals as parliamentarians Otner
speakers. representing all parties, fol-
lowed and the debate finally was ad-
iourned until to-day. when division will
be taken.
. The bitterness which previous bills OF
similar nature aroused in the past
was largely absent in the discussion
Yesterday, but with the harder hitters
on the programme for to-day this may
rot be continued.
When the orders Of the day were
called. and Mr.. Balfour. at the request
OF the Opposition leader, Andrew
Ponar Law, moved the rejection OF the
measure. the House was crowded TO its
capacity and every seat in the galleries
vas occupied by interested listeners
Mr.. Balfour who had been absent from
Parliament for some weeks, while not
so fluent as the Prime Minister. de-
hvered one Of those telling speeches Tor
which he is famous and which arouses
his supporters TO the height of en-
thusiasm.
He dealt with the bill in general
way, and particularly laid stress on
the case or Ulster. the present condi-
ton Of which he likened to that of the
American Colonies before the Revolu-
ton. lie charged the government with
showing a dangerous want Of apprecia-
ton of the position Of that section.
Pointing his finger at the government
bench. Mr.. Balfour concluded: III
blood be spilled-which God forbid
the real asssssins will be those who
have never had the courage to face the
situation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16
PORTO RICO ASKS sELF-RULE

Washin gton. Jan. IA memorial from
,b. Porto Rico House OF REPRESENTATIVES
"a Give that country full self-sovcrnment
vas presented in the House to-day pS
Speaker Clark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16
Asauith Defends Bill.

Premier Asquith defended the OIL
from every point Of view. He pieaoed
with the House TO forget the past ana
give Ireland what the vast majority
demanded. He laid stress on the safe-
guards introduced in the bill TO pre-
Won't Protestants from being oppressed
bv the majority, and repeated the gov
ernment's offer to insert any other rea-
sonable safeguards, il only the OPP
position would tell what was wanted
The Premier recalled that Mr.. Bal
four had made the same gloomy predic-
lions. as he did to-day, when the LID
erals gave disagreement TO South
Africa.
The Unionists and Liberals continued
the debate until after dinner, when l.
p. OConnor gave the bill his blessing
in behalf Of the Nationalist.
The non. Thomas c. r. Agar-Ro-
bartes. one Of the two Liberals oppos-
ing the measure, regretted the refusal
Of the government to hold out the olive
branch to the Obstetrics and denounced
The bill as one Of coercion. Unless the
Ulster question was settled, he said,
The bill was foredoomed to failure. His
announcement that he was obliged 10
vote against the third reading was re-
ceived with Opposition cheers.
Message Of Peace to Ireland.
Uiuian, o'Rrien. leader OF the indie
pendent Nationalists, criticised some
Of the provisions OF the bill, and said
that while he could not accept 1t as a
anal settlement of the Nationalist re-
nuirements, they regarded II Ia as a sin
cere and courageous message Of peace
10 Ireland. He suggested that il the
form lr chief secretaries and under sec
reta, .es 10 ireland and three repre-
sents tive Irishmen, including John f.
Redr ,ond and Sir Edward Carson
could be got together they might come
!. 10 some measure Of agreement.
The Laborites' adhesion TO Home
! Rule vas declared by James Parker
sitting for Halifax.
r The Right Hon. Herbert Louis Sam
. mel Postmaster General, who had
charge OF the financial provisions Of
4. the bill defended them at length.
The Right Hon. James Henry Camp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16

bell serving as leader of the Ulster
ties in the absence of Sir Edward Car
son, who, although he fought the bill
clause by clause, was unable TO be
present at the final stage on account OF
his wifes illness, repeated listers OBJ
lection to Home Rule, and declared
that the bill would produce a genera
ton Of internecine strife and perma-
nent disaster TO the progress OF the
country.
All the parties have issued speclal
whips TO members requesting attend
ance for the division tomorrow night
when demonstrations are expected.
Mr.. BaIfour's Speech.
Mr.. Balfour said that the government
during the progress Of the bill had Deeh
supported by substantial majorities'
but that that support was utterly
worthless. 1t had been obtained by
method reminding him of one OF those
comedies Of intrigue in which the cher
schemer went TO each subordinate CHAR
acter in turn and gave different YER
sion OF his object 10 each. in order TO
induce them 10 assist him and in the
end left all duped.
The government have taken each
group Of their supporters in turn, con-
tinued Mr.. Balfour. They said to the
Irish: We will give you nationality
to the British: We will give you peace
and tranquility; TO the taxpayers; we
will give you economy
They said TO the Home Rulers: This
is a step toward the disintegration OF
the United Kingdom They said 10 the
Imperialists: This is q step toward
closer unity Of the empire They said
10 the South and West of Ireland: You
have an inalienable right 10 be gov
erned by yourselves according to your
own ideas They said 10 the North ana
East Of Ireland You will never be so
happy as when governed by other peo-
pie, according 10 their ideas
The greatest dupes will be the Ma
tionalists, who think that the govern
ment are making Ireland nation, and
the people of this island, who think
they will be given peace
Mr.. Balfour criticised the financial
scheme of the bill on the ground that
il gave Ireland rights too great for the
fiscal interests Of the United Kingdom,
but too small to satisfy any one with
the most mesgre notions of the powers
appropriate to nationality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-16

on the Notifications of the town.
Should Turkey refuse to follow The al
vice OF the powers, or give an eVas'''
answer. the allies will carry out thoir
plan already announced and ask FOR inc
convocation OF the conference, at "nlch
they will Officially break Off the negoua-
lions. This will be followed by the oe-
nuncaton OF the armistice. II IurkeS
offers a new proposal, the Bulgarian
delegation, having precise instructions
will insist on its claim for Adrianopie'
but will refer the matter TO Sofia for con-
sideration
The Greek. Seryian and Montenegro
DELEGATIONS have notified Or. Danen thar
Bulgaria will have their full support III
whatever course 1t decides TO follow pu'
they will leave to Bulgaria. which Is mos'
directly interested in this issue. fuli no-
ertv TO make the final decision.