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The Washington times., 1914-06-16
MARINES AT MANAGIJA TWO YEARS.

His resolution contains a long list of
whereases, which, in substance, allege
that under guise Of a legation guard,
American marines have for over two
years been kept at Managua, the capi-
financial houses have been backed up
by the State Department in getting
the republic of Nicaragua into their
grip. 1t is charged the present ad-
ministration OF President Adolfo Diaz
in Nicaragua has been maintained by
American marines. Meantime, Brown
Bros. & Seligman, the resolution says,
have undertaken to finance the affairs
of the Nicaraguan government.
The resolution, among other things,
takes up certain syndicate bonds issued
under former President Zslayd, known
as the 'Ethelburga syndicate" bonds.
POINTS cut that their validity was ques-
Toned by former President Estrada,
and asserts that. nothI ithstand this.
they have been engrafted onto said
republic as a bona fide indebtedness
against the wishes of the NicaraSuan
people," These bonds amount to $3.50
900 in gold.
Among other things the resolution
after attacking the bonds. says:
said bonds were largely deposited
with certain European bankers for
safekeeping until secured in large
part through the activity of Ernest
II. Wends. who has been designated
by the Department OF State of the
United States as financial agent Of the
of the republic of Nicaragua in the
interest Of said Brown Bros. & Selig-
man."
1t is alleged such bonds were pure
chased at an average OF 25 Der cent
of their face value. for speculative
purposes. and were. through assist
ance of the State Department brought
within the scope of an American
guaranty. which validated the bonds
to the detriment of government and
The Washington times., 1914-06-16

II have been familiar with all the
leading aeroplane motors abroad, and
| can say without hesitation that this
Curtiss 10o-horsepower is the best motor
for its weight that has been produced.
Each Of the two motors for the ocean
| flight weighs $40 pounds
Work on the Iiyer was pushed ahead
all day under personal direction OF
Lieutenant Porte and his draughtsman,
whom he brought from England, and
Glenn Curtiss. DR.. A. Z. Zahm, the
noted aeronautical expert OF the Smith
sonian Institution, Is also giving at
tention to the finishing of the ma
chine. and Details are being altered 70
meet requirements for the comfort and
safety of the ocean aviators.
The first of the trial flights Is still
scheduled tentatively for Friday.
Details OF the Rodman wanamaker
transatlantic flight, which will be re-
ported in The Times by Lieutenant
Porte, pilot of the aircraft being Con-
foundland to the Irish coast, have
reached a stage today where the meth
cd of identification Of the machine has
been settled upon The aeroplane viii
be branded before il starts on the flight,
and the mark and its position will be
cabled to the authorities on the other
side Of the Atlantic.
The Aero Club of America was asked
by the Royal Aero Club of Great Britain
to control the start until a recognized
Canadian authority could be constituted.
There Is no aero club in Canada, affili-
ated with the Aeronautical Federation,
which constitutes the leading aero
bodies of the world, including the recog-
nized organization Of Great Britain. A
Canadian affiliation has been on foot for
some time, but one has not material
ized.
viii Be Indelibly Branded.
The communication from the Royal
Aero Club was sent by Harold z. Der
rim. its secretary, who pointed out the
Importance of Identification of the
transatlantic flyer. and requested that
il be marked in as indelible way as
possible.
A branding iron will be used to burn
in a marking. and it Will be done in a
place least liable to be damaged or re-
placed during the flight. A part Of the
body of the boat probably will be Sc
lected for the purpose.
Memers of the Aero Club continue
to voice the opinion that the arrange
ments by The New York World and
The Washington times., 1914-06-16
Pictorial Review Man
Denies Any Conspiracy

NEW YORK, June 1S.-'Conspirators.
That's good one," said Charles w
Nelson.-vice president of the Pictorial
Review. when told President Wilson
had charged his partner, W. p.
Ahnelt. president Of the company. with
being the mouthpiece Of a big business
plot to balk the Administrations trust
program.
Il don't see any conspiracy in the
matter. Nelson went on. speaking for
Ahnelt. who is in Europe. "The let
tiers and kilograms We sent were simply
expressions of our personal views. We
are the center of no conspiracy. But
we are American citizens and as such
entitled to a voice in the Government
Of this country.
I'VE think the Administration's at
titude toward business is hurtfuI. We
said so. That's ALL"
The Washington times., 1914-06-16

rick to get anything for the unsecured
| creditors. II we had collected all tn,
notes, they would not have been suf
| fcient. Karrick would have gotter
all II had had the notes in hand
should have favored taking the offer.
Did any of the notes given for stocl
subscriptions come into your hands? p
asked Congressman Beall.
NO"
You had the books?'
But none Of the notes. Justic,
hands,"
NO"
To you know what became OF any
Of them?"
Mr.. Sinclair again said that the best
plan was to accept the offer, which
came, he afterward learned, from Mr.
Karrick. He doubted that IL all the
assets had been realized upon, the Un.
secured creditors would have received
more than the 10 per cent which they
did receive.
thought it advisable to accept the Offer
coming from Mr.. Karrick?'
Yes"
Wanted to Locate II.
You said you did not see any note
given as collateral security for stocks
and subscription" asked Mr.. Nelson.
mo, sir" had information about
, them, though
Why did you single out justice
Wright's nOte?'
understood 1t was up and l wanted Am
brose to confirm it."
And Ambrose didn't confirm it?' in
terjected Chairman Mccoy.
NO, sir. / concluded in view Of Mr..
Ambrose's refusal TO answer my ques-
ton that it was not among the COL
lateral"
Chairman Mccoy then read into the
record the testimony of James NJ.
Baker in the bankruptcy matter Of the
Sealed Package Ice Company. in which
Baker referred to conference with
Karrick about rehabilitatinS the COM
pany. Bakers evidence also referred
to a conversation he had with Ambrose
and Justice Wright about the finances
OF the ccmpsny. When reading into the
record the testimony of Justice Wright
in the case of Baker VS.. Cooper Chair
man Mccoy recited that Wright said he
could not remembers giving a note for
81 900 for stock.
A bulky package Of papers in the
Sealed Package Ice Company case
bearing on Mr.. Sinclair's testimony
was. then placed in the record by
Taking up another portion Of JUS
tice WriEht's testimony. Chairman
Mccoy referred TO the questions and
answers Of Justice Wright dealing
with Karrick in his stock subscrip-
tions of $1,000.
Upon cross examination by Attorney
Darlington. Mr.. Sinclair was asked II
any Of the stockholders conceded
their liability on the notes.
j did not say they conceded II. but
had reason TO believe that they woula
not reDudiate it."
Where did YOU get that Impression"
From Mr.. PLACER, 1 believe"
Was there any discussion by any
body that because OF Karrick chang
ng his subscription they would repudi-
ate their subscriptions" asked Chair
r,Gn Mccoy.
NO Nsir.' Il ~
MIR. syne's reputation was no. on
hat basis?" II
II don't think so. I think Mr.. Syme
aid his name was put down without
his consent"
The Washington times., 1914-06-16

,Jaout previous notice to me and
1t vas. therefore, also violative OF
ne psinest principles of justice and
a "lerican fair play. The attempt TO
..."Cve NE followed & farcical so-cGlled
lE litigation into District affairs con-
led by a few members OF the House
strict Committee / had been hailed
core portion of that committee as
81 Titress, and had the temerity tn de-
md the two-thirds tax assessment
seihcd. ana to maintain my official
- ID personal integrity. The attempt to
n IS ne followed.
/ appealed to the courts. The Court
. hppeals OF the District. in a sweep
. decision, has sustained every con-
lion put forth in my behalf BY
.-'ir perenptory maEdate, have been
= JoF1Q 10 my office. Just as in 1911
---- commissioners upheld my official
r"--se. SO in 1914 the District high
..-t luGlcial tribunal has completely
:.ti,Ca;eG the legality of my position.
Resigns of Own Volition.
Il believe that the people of this Dis
'-,rt are entitled to have their munich
a affairs conducted by officers who
."r!S IN harmony and accord. 1t would
.. De possible for me 10 work in har-
.,uEy with those at present temporarily
cnarge of District affairs. Conscious
"a lhe Tectitude OF my official life,
happy over the failure to Illegally and
Z, -h.,-arily deprive me of my office, con-
N. with the precious memory of the
action of Messrs. Rudolph Johnston,
.; - Judson. and 6esirous only of fur
nerinS the public good, of my own ac-
cord. 1 resign the office to which ] was
Today restored by command of law"
The Washington times., 1914-06-16
Fletcher to Come Home
Before Taking New Place

Admiral Fletcher. who will soon sue
ceed to the command OF the Atlantic
feet, will be allowed to come here be-
fore taking his new position. Secretary
Daniels announced today. it was hot
decided whether he will bring additional
battleships or come aboard une already
ordered North.
Che State Department was advised to-
day that railroad and telegraph COM
munication between United States and
Mexico is now open by way of Mon
terey. with lines in control OF the con-
stitutionalists.
The department was dnxiously max
Ing efforts TO gain accurate official in
formation regarding the federal victory
at Zacatecas.
The Washington times., 1914-06-16
Charges u. S. Holds
Nicaragua Chained
Resolution by William Al den Smith Tells Senate
Marines Have Been Kept at Managua Two
Years, While Ame rican Bankers Get
Grip on Country.

Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan today intro
duced in the Senate remarkable resolution calling for
Investigation into financial transactions in Nicaragua al
legged to involve the State Department and Brown Bros.
G Seigman bankers, and Speyer Co. and others who
are described as ''their allies"
Senator Smith asks that the investigation be made by
the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The Washington times., 1914-06-16
Drexel Chauffeur Gets
$500 for His Injuries

NEWPORT. r. l., June 1f-The SO, 600
suit of George Koschny, chauffeur. for
damages against Miss Alice Drexel, Of
Philadelphia, for INJURIES sustained i'm
an automobile accident last summer.
was ended by compromise in the su-
pcrior court today. KOschny received
about $500.
Miss Drexel deposed her legs were too
short to reach the oot-brake
The Washington times., 1914-06-16

heard?" asked Congressman Nelson.
| 81 do not know anything about it."
How long did you hold these as
SETS?
After examining his records Mr.. Sim
clair said he was trustee from March
70 September. 1872.
Why Karrick Bought.
"And all that time you did not look
up a note signed by a judge of the su-
Mr.. Nelson.
Except as I have stated. I heard OF
the note while we were taking testimony
on the claim against Karrick.''
Have You heard that Ambrose did
not want the Wright not put among
the 0ssets?'
Il had not heard"
"How do you account for Mr. kar-
rick buying these asSets?"
He was the only person who could
offer to buy. The plant was in his
building. He had big claim for rent,
and was the only prospective pur-
chaser"
Ibid he have TO buy these assets TO
protect himself?"
'I thought so. He knew We were
liable to sue for this claim Of E.5oo-on
account OF his subscription
What do you know about his sub
scription-had he changed it?"
ALI know came from the witnessed
Justice Wright was one of the wit
nesses and he testified that Karrick ad-
mitted he had changed his subscription
and that Justice Wright told him he
had committed a forgery in making a
change"
WAS that an element in this-to re-
lieve himself from prosecution for ccm-
mitting a forgery"
Yes. 1 felt So
Conferred With Mr. Classic
Had you talked over the subject OF
forgery with anybody"
II conferred with MIR. Classic about
II. According TO the testimony Of
Justice Wright and a man named Flag
er, / thought forgery was committed.
/ think that James Baker gave some
testimony to that effect, but. on the
other hand, Mr.. harrick denied it,"
BY purchasing these assets, would
karrick come into possession of the
Wright note?'
at was my intention to turn over
everything, all assets; not bodily, for
I did not have them all. but it was
that everything should be
turned over"
Trace how the Wright note came
in and passed out"
Il do not know. It was referred to
as attorney for Karrfck and friend Of
Justice Wright and as the one who
started the bankruptcy proceedings. l
thought he would know where the note
was. Ny inquiry was prompted more
by. curiosity than anything else. He
refused to tell me, but l concluded he
did know
what did he say?"
He just shook his fist at me. smiI-
ing. 1t was~not in an offensive way,
you understand"
How did you interpret it?"
"Aa IN he pid uona ~
business where il is -
And you were trustee?"
yes"
Why didn't You ask further about |
the Wright note?"
1T made no difference about the |
1000 II We sold 10 Karrick-"
1T made $1,000 difference, didn't it?" !
Interrupted Mr.. Nelson.
NO. Suppose We had collected the |
1900 claimed against Karrick. He had |
;laims above that. 1t was absolutely |
Necessary to do business with Kar.
The Washington times., 1914-06-16

ernment supplies to Vera Cruz for sale
by the army. He favored a system of
free entry of supplies. with sale through
regular channels.
Potatoes were quoted at g cents q
pound, and -four and lard were un-
usually high, Funston said.
The Washington times., 1914-06-16
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District of Co.
lumbia-Fair and cooler tonight; We'd
nesday fair and slightly warmer; mod
Ell ate north and northeast winds
Maryland-Fair and cooler tonight;
possibly frost in low places In the noun
tains: Wednesday fair and slightly
warmer; moderate north and northeast
winds
Virginia-Fair and cooler tonight;
Wednesday fair and slightly warmer;
moderate north and northeast winds.
The temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
The Washington times., 1914-06-16
Soaring Prices of Food
Cause Funston Anxiety

High prices for food supplies at Vera
Cruz caused renewed concern in Of
fiicial circles here today. General
Funston wired Secretary Garrison. that
some food stuffs are soaring to prices
which work hardship on refugees.
Funston advised against sending Gov
The Washington times., 1914-06-16

TIDE TABLE.
High tide S:22 a. m. and $50 D. m.
Low tide 900 a. m. and 9:17 D. m.
SUN TABLE.
Sun rises.........4:36 Sun sets.....7:25
The Washington times., 1914-06-16
BRYAN STILL HOPES
AS MEDIATION HALTS
Continued from First Page.}

| IL the federals win and rout the rebels
the exact opposite will be true.
Carranzista headquarters here very
frankly say that CarranZa will accept
the word of the mediators as final; Will
neither grant an armistice nor agree 10
mediate internal affairs, and will depend
on the United States standing out for
acceptance of a peace plan in which he
can participate.
On to Mexico City.
Constitutionalist agents here continue
to scout the reports Of friction between
Carranza and General villa. Undis-
turbed by the reverse met BY the rebel
forces at Zacatecas, they predict that
within a short time, the rebel hosts Will
be active again as the aggrcseors, and
with Villa supporting the general ad-
vance, will push steadily forward to
Mexico City.
In the meantime the situation at Vera
Cruz continues 10 give officials here
some concern The food supply Is
steadily declining. owing to the activi-
ties of the federal and rebel forces near
the seaport. This morning. before the
Cabinet meeting. Secretary of Commerce
Redfield announced that he had already
advised shippers of foodstufts in this
country and abroad that. until June %,
all Imports of food supplies would be
entered 1T Vera Cruz free of duty.
In the meantime. and in ordec to en-
courage the American and foreign ship
pers to take advantage of the suspen-
sion Of duties, the army transports
which have been carrying food to Vera
Cruz will suspend their service.
The Washington times., 1914-06-16

When notified of the above Dispatch
Mr.. Towne issued the following state
ment:
Il need say but little. for, OF course,
1 shall pay no attention to the rumors
of one zort and another that, as is not
unusual under similar circumstances,
have found currency in the press and
elsewhere. The firm OF Towne & SPELL
man was retained in this matter for a
specific end very limited purpose. This
was to Hive emphasis in the proper
quarters Of the sincere determination
on the part OF the Mexican delegates at
Niagara, after conceding the elimina-
ton of HueT>a and waiving the GUS
tomary procedure in the succession,
that, in the institution of the pro-
visional government contemplated by
the first protocol, tue presidency should
not be bestowed upoa a pronounced ad-
herent of Carranza, but that man
should be chosen whoSe neutral atti-
tude in the recent troubSSs of that IN
happy country should be a guaranty
that the restoration of order and con-
stitutional government would Sc based
on a united Mexican nation rather .han
on the will of a victorious faction.
There are many men in Mexico of
high character and capacity, who re-
alize that justice, progress, and national
safety require the prompt and honest
institution of reforms In the land laws,
in taxation, and in numerous other re-
spects, but who have not been identi-
fed with the Carranza revolution. From
among such men the provisional presi-
dent might readily be selected, provided
and this limitation should be sharply
noted for future reference-provided the
representatives and adherents of Car
rama have any, sincere wish that peace
and unity shall result from a conference
in which they refuse to. participate ex-
cept upon condition that their armies
may continue a bloody war, while their
delegates protract the councils of medi-
alton.
My firm, having performed Its simple
and full duty, has no further connec-
tion with this matter
The Washington times., 1914-06-16
Busy at St.. Johns Over
Preparations for Flight

ST. JOHNS. n. r, June 16.-Prepara-
tons have been going On here for sew
eral days for the departure of the
Wanamaker transatlantic expedition. ].
Lansing Callan. a representative OF the
Cvriss company, arrived hero last
week. but managed to keep his identity
veilcd at that time. He Is unde erstool
to be arranging for gasolene supplies,
housings for machine and men, and for
cooperation Of the weather officials.
who will assist in determining the time
when flight will be most opportune.
}. Lansing Callan. flying instructor for
the Ciutiss Acr.:''Sne I'..:'t ny eft
Hammondsport nearly a fortnight ago
on n mission for the Wanamaker eXpa-
ditlon. In an effort TO secTete his plans
from possible rivals for transatlantic
honCrs. Lieutenant Porte refused TO say
where Callan was going. but 1t was re-
rcrted at the time that he had gone
to Newfoundland to arrange for the de-
parture.
The Washington times., 1914-06-16
TOWNE No LONGER
HUERTA'S COUNSEL
Former Senator Issues State
ment Explaining Object of
His Mission in Washington.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario, June IS
Emilio Rabasa, Of the Mexican dele
CATION. today received a cablegram
from Mexico Cityyy in which General
Huerta authorized a denial that for
mer Senator Charles A. Towne, rep
resented him in any way. Towns has
been mentioned in Washington SLs-
patches as looking after The intssSvls
of the dictator there.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-12

said Improvement Act of 1912" and subsequent amendments.
 Section 6. The City Recorder shall certify to the passage of this Reso- lution of Intention, and shall cause the same to be published ten O0 times in the Arizona Republican, a daily newspaper published and circu- lated in the City of Phoenix and hereby designated for that purpose
 Section !. The Superintendent of Streets of the City of Phoenix shall post notices of said proposed inn pavement as required by law. and in said notices shall refer to this Resolution of Intention.
 Reference is hereby made to the Pitulithic Mixture License Agree ment of Warren Brothers Company of Boston, Mass, dated Mar F. 1914. on file in the office of the City Re cordcr of the City of Phoenix l hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution. No. 675. was ! duly passed by the Common Council , of the City of Phoenix at meeting held April C, 1914. and that q quor- ! um was present thercat.
 ! FRANK THOMAS,
 City Recorder
Arizona republican., 1914-04-12

Section i, The said Common Coun- quires that serial bonds shall be issued to represent the costs and expenses of such work or improvement and said Common Council determines that serial bonds shall be issued to represent each assessment of TWentY-fiVe (2J) Dollars or more for the costs and expenses of said work or improvement. Said serial bonds shall extend over a period ending nine (9( years from and after the sec ond day of January next succeeding the date of said bonds, and an even annual proportion of the principal sum there of shall be payable by coupon on the second day of January every year after their date until all is paid and the in tercst shah be payable annually by coupon on the second day Of Janu- : ;try and July. respectively. of each year, : at the rate of six C6) per cent per an i mum on all sums unpaid until the whole i of said principal sum and interest are 1 paid.
 { Section ). The serial bonds herein i mentioned shall he issued in accord ance with the provisions of an act Of ' the Legislature of the State of Arizona, known and designated as the Improve mcnt Act of 1912, approved May r, i 1912. and all the proceedings in the i aforementioned improvements shall al- SO be taken under said Improvement Act of 1912. and subsequent amend : ments.
 section (. The City Recorder shall certify to tho passage of this Resolu- tion of Intention. and shall cause the same to be published ten O0) times h tn" Arizona Republican. a daily news paper published and circulated in the City of Phoenix and hereby designal eC for that purpose
 Section :. The Superintendent o Streets of tho City of Phoenix slal post notice of said proposed improve mont as required by law and in saic Intention
 Reference is hereby made to the Ri tulithic Mixture License Agreement 9 Warren Brothers Company of Roston Mass. dated March r.. 1q14. on file il he office cf the City Recorder of tn, City of Phoenix.
 hereby certify that tho above an, foregoing Resolution No. GIG, was dul.
 passed by the Common Council of tn City of Phoenix at meeting held Arri
 9th, 191t, and that a quorum was pres cnt thcreat.
 FRANK THOMAS.
 City Recorder