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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
HAVOC WROUGHT BY
SHELLS IN SCARBOROUGH

London, Dec. lG t11;S0 y. m.ps-
The press associations Scarborough
correspondent says of the attack on
thaf town by German warships:
Havoc has been wrought through
out this town.
eThe Grand hotel, fine building
perched on the ciff-head and known
to thousands of persons who have
visited Scarborough was one of the
main targets. Its seward front was
partially demolished There are 4
half dozen hugo holes IA the wall.
The picture palace next door WIS
badly damaged and the cliff tramway
destroyed. The gable end of the town
hall on the cliff was blown off and a
corner Of the ROYAL hotel, a fine
building near the center of the town,
was carried away.
"rhe Balmoral hotel In the west end
of the city received a shot through
the roof. The savings bank near the
Grand hotel was demolished and the
contents Of an adjoining house were
scattered into the street. A whole
row Of cottages was RACED.
.Bsit for the fact that II is the off
season and majority of the houses
along the water front are unoccupied,
the loss of life must have been very
heavy
The German ships came within a
half mile Of the shore, says another
dispatch. which adds that the work OF
the gunners was "ridicuiously easy
The picturesque feature Of the day
was the promptness with which the
people began TO repair the damage,
The German ships disappeared about
. o'clock and before noon workmen
were busy everywhere making re-
pairs placards on one shop. the
front of which had been blown off.
say.
Business Is proceeding as usual.
Throughout the Smelling the police
displayed great GOODNESS With the
special constables who have been en-
listed since tho war began. they
worked calmly. taking excited people
to safe shelters
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
5000, MONTHLY
WAR BILL Of FRANCE

fafis. Dec. 10 ti.30 y. m.)--The
cost of the war to France for the first
six mouths In 1916 is officially figured
at 5.s2s,3ia2.S65 francs $l,1S5.SSs,-
5fs) or about s2oo.ooe.ooo monthly.
This total Is in addition to the usual
expenditures OF the army. but 1t in
cludes, Si0l. 4oo.0a0 allowed to fami-
lies of soldiers. 100000 to persons
out Of employment; $i0.20o.00O for
the maintenance of persons driven
from their names by the German in
yasion. and to various other items
directly due TO the war.
The rate of s2oo.0oo.ooo monthly
for next year. is about the scale Of
expenditures for the five months of
war of the present year.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17

opinion that the German attack on
the northeast coast Of England was
IN the nature OF "a feint.
Unless the attack by German ma
val forces on the English coast de-
vciops further u would appear 20 be
IN the nature Of a dccoy." Mr.. Hob
son said. Evidently In addition 70
the morale 20 be gained by the Inn
preston created IN the mind Of the
BrItihh public, the attack has for its
purpose the drawing away of the
British battle fleet from It's present
position In order TO lay II open TO
attacks BY s,ibmarincs.
Data gathered today In official
quarters revealed that the east coast
of England except for the protection
which the fleet gives her, probably
Is vulnerable at q number OF points.
No estimate could be given as TO the
exact strength OF the east coast de-
fenRes. nor any assurance that there
were not hidden dcfcnscs unknown
to the outside world. From what
knowledge they had, however, Off
Gals were inclined TO the opinion that
the coast fortlfications and batteries
were OF secondary importance In The
English scheme Of coast line protec-
tIon 70 the drcadnaughts, cruisers
and destroycrs and submarines NOV
Ing about In the waters OF the North
sea-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
SENATE RAT|F|Es
THE SAFETY At
SEA CONVENTION
Wide Scope OF Regulations
for Ships May Become e.
fective by All Governments
Party TO Agreement.

Washington. Dee. 1.-THE internn-
tionaI convention for safety of life at
sea. signed at London January 2, 1914
by many world powers. was ratified
by the senate today for the United
States with the adoption OF a resolu-
ton reservlng the right TO enact
higher standards than the treaty pre-
seribes for health and safety on Amer
Jean vessels and TO impose them upon
all foreign vessels within its terrific
rial waters.
Ratification was necessary by De-
eember 81. in accordance with the
terms OF the convention. President
Wilson. had urged the senate to action
before that time.
The convention was framed after a
conference In London participated in
by representatives OF the United
States. Great Britain. Germany, Aus
tria. Belgium. Denmark, Spain.
France. Italy, Norway, Sweden, Rus
STA and The Netherlands. IL provides
regulations for destruction of dere-
lcts. patrol for icebergs. wireless OPP
Grafton, distress signals, ocean routes,
safety appliances. lIfeboats, water
tight bullxhead construction Of ships,
ventilation, inspections and every
thing pertaining 10 safety OF life at
sea.
Favorable action on the seaman's
bill by the senate commerce commit
lee is expected tomorrow. The bill
passed both houses at the last session.
but as amended in the house was re-
ferred to the senate committee.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
COMMANDMENT CAME
WITHOUT WARNING

llartlepool. Eng, Dec. iG (vla Lon.
don, 1890 y. m.)--The two towns
known az the lIartlepools were sub
iected to a twenty-five minutes bonn
bardment this morning from several
warships estimated to aggregate from
Two to six but which could only be
dimly seen through the thick fog
which enveloped the sea.
Soon after the first German shell
fell In the town the forts at the mouth
Of the river replied and while they
apparently did no damage TO the raid
crs. they succeeded In driving them
off.
Pieces OF shell were found all over
Hartlepool and West Ilartlcpool. Az
the ships were wheeling and firing
broadsides. every section suffered.
The number OF persons killed IL not
yet definitely known but II Is be-
lieved TO be large. Many more per-
sons were Injured than killed, how
ever. All the fatalities were among
non-combatants Women and child
rem suffered equally with the men.
The bombardmsnt coming early In
the morning without the slightest
warning prevented people seeking
safety and they flocked into the
streets.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
TIMES WARNS GERMANS
or CERTAIN PUNISHMENT

London, Dec. ~ t12:55 u. m.) -
The Times. discussing what II terms
lndlAcriminate Smelling OF unfortified
towns. refers 70 the statement Of
Count Ernest won Rcyentlow, the
German naval expert, that eve must
see clearly that In order to fight with
success we must fight ruthlcssly and
In the proper meaning OF that word"
and adds:
"The deeds wrought at Whltby and
scarborough represent the proper
meaning as Interpreted by Germany.
I'VE shall not discuss the prescrip-
tions Of international law because the
Germans jettisoned alike all princl-
plies Of International law and all die
tates of society.
"Tho German navy and the Ger
man nation viii learn the full sigpifi-
canoe OF the Indian saying the pa
thence OF the British is as long as the
summer day. but their arm Is as long
as the winter night
"The raid had no genuine military
or naval Significance and its object
could only be to relieve the prevalent
depression In Germany and create
panic In these islands. The second
object has entirely failed. The raid
was received with complete caluness.
I'VE fully expect the German ships
to come again until they come once
too often"
The Times adds that the purpose Of
the royal navy Is to engage and de-
stroy the encmys ships and that this
purpose win be inflexibly pursued,
despite all subtle temptations to
a bandon II for other objects.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17

the salvation Army which has head
quarters near the sen front.
"Whitpy-The vessels steamed
close u 10 Whitby. Their first shot
lodged In the BIdesof the east cliff.
doing no damage. The range finding
|of the sh1ps WAS faulty and most OF
the shots fell short although some
|of them fell at Ruswarp, a mile In
land and much damage was done to
private houses IN FIshburn park.
half a mile inland.
THE damage at aicadowficld. a
suburb, was chiefly d. Curry's school
where the boys had just commenced
their morning kssons They fled from,
the school house arti took refuge in
nearby places OF safety.
"Scarborough--Tae first lombard
ment lasted twenty minutes and then
stopped for throo minutes while the
warships turned on their course.
Then II began again and lasted ten
minutes when tAe invaders made
straight for sea NJ top speed.
'All the damage done here was to
buildings which Were without the
slightest military value. There are
plentiful signs OF the German vista
ton. such as unroofed houses. shot
pierced steeplcs and holes In walls.
Several OF the central thoroughfares
are Uttered with wreckage. There
Is hardly house IN the central part
Of the town that escaped a few brok-
en- windows"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17

Washington, Dec. l6.--Official and
diplomatic Washington was thrilled
today by the news Of the lombard
ment by German cruisers off the east
coast Of England.
The actual attacks on British coast
towns, accomplishing even In small
way the long talked Of descent OF
the German navy on the English coast
developed much discussion among ma
val experts and tacticiana.
While government officials made
no formal comment, the lombard
mcnt was discussed In congressional
as well as executive quarters, as all
the naval events abroad have been.
With particular application 10 the by
potheticnl situations iD which Amer
lean dcfenHes might be involved.
The consensus Of opinion among
naval men was that the raid by the
German cruisers Was for moral ef-
feet and did not screen a general in
vasion OF England by zeppelins and
German submarines. although the
vunorability OF Great Britain TO such
attacks was TO some extent empha-
sized BY IL. on the other hand. ex-
perts thought any sustained attack
on the English coast would require
many more ships thnn were engaged
today aud by the time any effort was
madu 20 land an expeditionary force
the English fleet could be brought In
to action. The view of most naval
experts was summarized In the fol
lowing opinion from a high Aneri-
can naval officer and taetician:
As reported there were only four
German cruisers and they lombard
ed three towns on the cast coast OF
England within a range of about 30
miles. Since no one OF these towns
contains anything which Is of milf
tary value to the English. the thing
can be considered from all facts as
n raid, pure and simple. for the NOR
IL effect 10 be produced on England.
Mo military value can be attached
to the raid, insofar as invasion Is con-
cerned. Tho number OF ships eni-
ploycd would be useless for Invasion
purposes unless there were troop
ships back Of them, and II Is hardly
conceivable that Germany would
make such a raid without larger and
stronger vessels 20 protect the troop
ships. While this can be considered
only az a raid, back of II may be the
gathering OF submarines attending
the German cruisers TO take advant-
age OF any concentration of British
forces sent 10 head off the cruisers.
"Whon the Germans are ready to.
invade England they VIII do II after
i serious naval action In which major
Vessels take part. No other military
movement IS conceivable which will
attain results"
Representative Richmond Pearson
HobHon OF Alabama, one of the naval
experts OF the house, expressed the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
PHILIPPINE BILL
STRONGLY URGED
ON COMMITTEE
Vice Governor Of Islands Says
United States Should Get
Out, Bag and Baggage, at
Earliest Date,

fsy MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED WRIT
Washington. Dec. 16.-Prompt pas
sage Of the pending bill to give the
Philippine islands a greater measure
Of seIf-governmenh the preamble Of
which declares the purpose OF this
government to grant complete inde-
pendence when u stable government
has been erected there, was urged
before the senate Philippine commit
tee today by Henderson s. Martin.
vice governor of the islands.
Explaining that he spoke for him
self, without seeking to reflect the
opinions of the administrations in
Washington or Manila, Mr.. Martin de-
clared he believed a definite date upon
which complete independence would
be granted should be announced.
Mr.. Martin expressed the opinion
that the United States ought to leave
the islands bag and baggage" when
II goes. He did not look with favor
upon suggestions that an international
agreement for the naturalization OF
the group be sought.
Were the men available he said II
would be possible to increase the
100000 public school children TO
100000 in a short time, as he never
had seen such eagerness to learn.
Senator Lippitt asked how business
men of the islands felt towards inde-
pendence proposals. American and
other foreigners opposed IL, the wit
ness replied, but the Filipinos, except
the Indifferent peasant class, were Il
unit in desiring Il.
Regarding the treatment which
might be given the non-Chrlstian
peoples by a wholly Filipino legisla-
turc MIR. Martin said work among
these tribesmen now was directed BY
a Filipino chairman, who displayed
more earnestness to serve the wild
people than an American might be
expected TO show under similar cir
cumstances.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
NutH PROPERTY Is
DESTROYED IN SHELLS

London. Dec. ~ tss29 a. M, The
Daily Telegraph's correspondents In
the three bombarded towns give the
following details OF the action Of the
German ships in their localities:
"Hartiepool--The enemy's ships
were damaged by the coast batteries
which did considerable harm. One
German light cruiser was Attire as the
fleet steamed away TO the north.
Zone Of the killed al East Hartle-
pool was Adjutant william Avery Of
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17


| The booming Of heavy guns off the
three towns drew hundreds TO the
beaches. They had no thought OF a
German raid but when shells came
crashing over their heads aud into
the quiet streets, the people made a
dash for shelter OF shore the Ger
man guns did rapid work. the flashes
coming necessarily and the shelly
finding "A mark among the buildings.
Many Of the residents took refuge In
the cellars: others rushed from their
houses. among thcm women and chill
dron. IN their night clothes. and not q
few sought the railway stations, leav-
Ing on the first trains out.
The guns OF the land batteries at
Hurtlepool replied 10 the German
fire and are reported TO have hit and
tlnmngcd some Of the cruisers. Sew
efal shells from the warships burst
among the royal engineers and Dur
ham light Infantry and II was among
these troops that the casualties Of
seven killed and fourteen wounded
occurred.
Impetus 10 Iiccruiting.
The general belief In London Is
that the German attack VIII give Inn
petus 20 recruiting as II will show
the country what the war means. To-
day was one of eager waiting after
The admiralty bulletin was Issued
shortly before noon, saying:
"Our flotlllns have at various points
been engaged. The situation Is de-
yeloplng."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
SAW ONE GERMAN SHIP
BLOWN uP, ~ REPORT

London. Dec. 10 (7;fo p. ND Tho
Evening Standards Hartleepool cor
respondent says OF the German raid
on the English coast
Two German warshlps are believ-
ed TO have been sunk. The captain
of ketch lying off saltburn says he
saw three German ships engaged. One
Of these was blown up, another bolt
ed and the third was still fighting.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
GET RIO OF HUM0Rs
AND AVOID SICKNESS

IIumors in the blood cause into,
nal arrangements that affect ~
whole system. as we'll as pmples
boils and other eruptions. and a,o
responsible for the readiness win
which many people contract disease
For forty years Hoods sarsaparlll.
has been more successful than anv
other medicine in expelIng humo,s
and removing their inward and ont.
ward effects. Get Hoods. No oths,
medicine acts like It,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
DEMANDS IMMEDIATE
RELEASE OF BRITISHER

Douglas. Ariz.. Dec. 16.--H. Perry
Meaker, British subject arrested on
the charge OF aiding Carranza adher-
ents TO escape from Sonora into Sina-
loa. Is now on his way to Hermosillo
for trial, according to notification re-
ceiyed tonight by j. T. 7. Paxton,
British consul here,
Maytorena officials imprisoned
Meaker at Navajoa. II is said he
was deceived by Mexican ranchers
into furnishing them transportation
Paxton made a demand on Govern
or Maytorena today for MealSer's i'm
mediate release.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17

Washington. Dec. ia congress
of women of all neutral nations to
lay the foundation of an international
peace commission or world govern
ment, was proposed to Secretary
Bryan today by delegation repre-
senting the Women's Political union
OF New York. The plan contempatcs
q call for the congress by American
women.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
TWO SHIPS DAMAGED
AND BELIEVED SUNK

London, Dec -, G;ii y. MIA
Central News dispatch from Middles-
brough. Yorkshire. says that two Of
the German wnrships which bonn
hai dcd the English coast were badly
damaged and are believed 20 have
sunk.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
CLEANCOAL
IS OUR
SPECIALITY
AZTEC FUEL
COMPANY
Phone PSI

titles of ammunition and foodstuffs,
The strict enforcement OF the order
against free passage across the line
has resulted in Il daily caravan Of
women with numerous children COM
ing here from the Mexican town.
Hundreds of them crossed the line, re-
turning late with various supplies.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
AMERICAN NAVY
LACKS men FOR
MANNING Ships
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt
Gives Facts and Figures
Showing Relative Decrease
of Fighting Power

Washington, Dec. 1G.---Inquiry int
| the condition and needs OF the navy
was continued today by the house
naval committee with Assistant Secre-
fnry Franklin ID. Roosevelt on tho
stand.
During the hearing Representative
fIobson made public a telegram from
Col Theodore Roosevelt, saying he
did not think any useful purpose
would be served by his appearing be-
fore the committee. Mr. Hobson had
suggested that the former president
be called as a witness
Questioned about the shortage OF
men In the navy, Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt said, I'VE are from 10000
to $4,000 men short OF the ne,ds OF
the navy, as laid down In the conf
dental war plans OF the war col
lcge."
Why ships Are Laid Up.
He explained that many additional
men would be needed tor purposes
other than manning ships now In
commission. Asked why Ecrviceable
vessels were laid up in reserve, no
said no nation kept all OF It's ships
constantly In commission. except Haiti
with its navy OF two gunboats.
Mr.. Roosevelt explained a table
worked out some months ago by the
navy department. according TO u well
known formula. showing the strength
In armored fighting craft OF various
nayies in points" II placed the
three leading powers as follows:
England .........,...... btbS
Germany ......,.......... 3,SlS
United States :.......... s'eel
Figures Might Change.
Representative Witherspoon sug-
gested that these figures might be
changed by today's events In the North
sea. and Mr.. Roosevelt agreed that
they might be very materially chang
ed before morning.
Better ships and equipment for the
naval militia were urged by the assis-
tant secretary as the most practical
way of building up a reserve. He said
the navy now could command about
1000 militiamen in case of need.
The navy. Mr., Roosevelt assured
the committee, had gone steadily
ahead during the past year. had Inn
proved its personnel. had better ships
than ever before, owned more ammu-
milton. and had increased the nuns-
Der of both submarine and torpedo
boats.
Are we any less prepared than ever
before?' asked Representative Gray
of Indiana.
Less Prepared Than Before.
II am unable to answer that ques-
tion. as 1 do not know definitely what
the condition of certain other powers
is at this time"
Have you any reason to believe we
are any less prepared? ?"
Yes. comparatively. because cerr
tain other nations have been making
In various ways, drilling,
and so on for some months.
So they have increased their prepara-
ton for war. Relatively we are not
60 prepared as when the European
war began"
From confidential reports" he
added. II am certain other nations
have very greatly increased their SUBJ |
marine strength, q fact which con- |
sress should consider in framing the
naval bfll.s
Rear Admiral Fisk, chief OF the |
bureau of preparations, viii testify
tomorrow and Representative Gard |
ner of Massachusetts, viii have |
hearing Friday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17
Why Arc Zen Tons Of Quia1iv1e
Used Every Y0ar7

This enormous quantity OF Quinnc alone representing
about l-30th of all the Qunine produced in the world
is required for the preparation OF Laxative Bromo Quinne
Seven Million (7,000,000) Boxes OF which are used
every year because of its extraordinary merit.
After reading the accompanying label from the box of
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17

Laxative Brom 0
Quinine, telling
whatit does and how
it does it, you can
understand why this
remedy is used so
fectivcly by so
many millions of
people. Whenever
you feel a cold COM
ing on think Of the
n am c Laxative
Bromo Quinine.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17

~ excellent femedy Tor Coughs aud ceds Relieves the
Cough aud also the fesersh conditions and Headache
f~heh arc usually associated with colds The second
third dose will relieve the Cough Headache aud will
move the bowels we'll within 10 hours when the cold
VII bs relieved In treating colds II very important that
Sthc bowels should well every day Th. preparation
the bowels gently without ssipiug aud arousss The
liver snd AL the sucretions to scea Directions Adults
two tablets ~ n35ipss AMI should be taken mmed
soas Who 3tiS oaT s7pn0cpr1Jas suais, ~e,
70 lust teerthe bowels opsn feeT ant The Cough aud
Sold 10 relieved thea take hall the dose fos few
days Children who old enough swsilow pills
sbet can be broken cut 10 halt and given in proportion
{totse To be swallowed ehewe< For headache take
tablets every OF hours until relieved
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17

The admiralty report announces
that such Approximations are not diff
fieuit 10 accomplish, but the popua-
ton generally cherished 80 krent n
confidence In the protection If the
British navy that the inhabitants Of
the coast towns made no serious pre-
parations TO meet a bofubardmenf
Except for the working people, the
English arc apt le be late rlsefs dur
ins the short winter days The
buinhardmeui by the German eruis-
era occurred between and . o'clock
an hour when ntany persons were at
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-17

and partly burned In each Of tho
towns.
Tho hostile squadron escaped In
the mist after an encounter with
coast guard vessels pairoliing the
ncighborhood which were reinforced
az soon as the presence Of the Ger
mans was siRnailed.
The official account Of The attack,
mn issued lly the press bureau, with
more complete details nom the war
Office folloMa.