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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20

~ sortslfse JCussst trtcist ttshto W''f
Washington. Nov. l9.-Dlspalchcs
from the Austro- Hungarian foreign
office to the embassy here today an
nounccd that more Than billion
crowns s(soo. zoe, oOoj already had
been subscribed to the governments
new war loan. subscriptions to which
will not be formally opened until to-
morrow.
The messages added.
"Thc London advlccs concerning
the alleged discussions between the
Austrian and the German army com
manders aud the bloody battle be-
tween the Hungarian and
German soldiers. arc hald-faced in
Iventions.
In ser,ia the Austro- Hungarian
troops advanced despite the inclcm-
cney of he weather and the stubborn
resistance of the Scrvians. who suf-
fered heavy losses. Fourteen hum
dred captlves, among them twenty
ore officers, yesterday were conveyed
from Bosnia to the interior of the
monarchy
Around Przcmysl there is very lit
tie activity Yesterday. however. the
garrison made a softie and repnscd
the enemy on The heights a. tnupe
OF place missing)."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
HAS
NO NEWS FROM
TURKISH WATERS
Efforts TO Learn Facts Regard
ing Attack Upon American
Marines at Smyrna Prove
Unsuccessful,

WASHINGTON. Not. .-~Prcsidcnt
Wilson conferred tonight with Sec
rotary Daniels u the navy depart
ment and Acting Secretary Lansing
u the state department on the dtua
ton produced by the firing by the
Turkish land forces on the launch
Of the American cruiser Tennessee at
Smyrna, Asla Miner
The president summoned the two
secretaries to learn II there had been
any word from Turkey shedding
light on the reasons for the firing.
but found that neither the cables nor
the wireless had yielded syllable
Of Information. The European war
has practically paralyzed cable COM
munlcatlon to Asia Minor and such
messages as are received, come by
roundabout routes about Ave days
late.
II there is co4tinued delay IT is
probable that the American govern
ment viii ask the british admiralty
FOR the courtesy OF is wireless IN the
Mediterranean to reach the Ameri-
can ships.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
HIGHER FARES
FOR PASSENGERS
ARE ANNOUNCED
.v nosmro ,oUss.l SPECIAL lsAsrO w,.si

Washington. Nov. Material in
creascs in passenger fares. particu-
larry throughout the country except
in southeastern territory. will be
caused by advances announced By
railroads in trunk line territory be-
tween New York City and Pitts
burgh. and in central passenger as
ISOLATION territory. between Pitts
burgh and Chicago and ST. Louis. The
basis for reimbursement is IL cents
mile. the present basis generally
being 2 Ia cents.
Within central passenger territory
the new fares viii become effective
on December I, and in trunk line ter
rtory and between lhe two terrific
rles. they viii become effective ON
December Is.
An analysis ny Interstate Com
neicc commission experts Of the
tariffs filed by the railroads shows
the advances between specific points
By comparing the present with the
proposed fares. The rate of the stand
ard routes In all instances are a trifle
higher than those ef the so-ealled diff
ferential lines.
The proposed advances We're made
by the railroads after the Interstate
Commerce commission had suggested
Increased passenger fares as one
method by which the revenues of the
carriers might be increased. The
commission is receiving some pro-
tests against the proposed increases.
but at this time it is regarded us like
Is that the tariffs flied by the roads
Will not be suspended.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
20 INDICTMENTS BY
FEDERAL GRAND JURY
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~ N'N~f~" ttt"HNe hFNffNA AtNTsp WfNtl
Fort Smith. Ark. Nov. 1g.-Twen-
ty-six persons. Including former off
eials OF the United Mine Workers Of
America, were indicted today by the
special United states grand jury in
vestigatlng allegations made In con-
neetion with the troubles in the
Hartford Valley mining district
Among those indicted are:
Peter r. Stewart, former president
of the mine workers for District No.
FL. comprising Arkansas, Oklahoma
and Texas: Fred w. Holt, former
secretary: James Standard. constable
at Hartford. and James Mcnamara,
former member OF the city council
lat Hartford.
They are charged with conspirlng
against the government to interrupt
justice In connection with the troubles
lat the Prairie Creek mines of the
Bache- Denman Coal company.
The men are accused of sending
Threatening letters TO Judge Frank
A. Youmans. who enjoined the union
miners from taking away prisoners
from deputy United States marshals
and participation in the riots in July
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
WILLIAM H. TAFT IN
FAVOR OF BIG ARMY

Chicago. Nov. 1s.--Former Presi-
dent Taft urged the necessity OF a
greater standing army in an address
to the Congregational club. with
which he closed a busy day here
today.
we should keep "a navy that
would make II dangerous for any
foreign power TO land on our shores,
should have reasonable army not
only for protection against the in
vasion Of armed foes but for moral
local protection for our 100000, 600
souls.
"Why not have an information court
to settle all disputes and an inter-
national police patrol? believe
when the European nations are
through fighting they will have an
object lesson showing them that
peace has some elements worthy OF
admiration.
I'VE are Fortunate said Mr.. Taft,
"in having been kept out of the
present European war and we ought
to support the administration in
Eceping us out
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
TEN TEAMS PUNCHED
FOR LEAD IN 6-DAY
RACE; PACE SLOWER

New York. Nov. l9--Thirtecn
teams we're left In the slx-day bicycle
race at ii o'clock tonight ten OF
which were punched for the lead with
1854 miles aud two laps 10 their
credit. Three teams. picreey and Du.
puy. kopsky and Hansen and the BE-
deli brothers, withdrew during the
evening.
plcrccy and Hansen formed part
ncrship aud entered the race with the
customary handicap Of one lap. It
waa not thought that either Of the Be
dels would rc-enter the race. The
fast pace Of the week had lessened
materially and tbs teams We're only
two miles and lap behind the record
for the hour
The chief incident Of the riding
during the early night was a spill
which occurred IN sprint shortly be-
fore 10 o'clock Several riders were
thrown and verri. Kaiser, Drobach.
Anderson and Wohlrah were seriously
cut on the hands or bruised about the
head NJ one was seriously enough
injured 10 force his retirement
The standing at / p m. WAS
Goullet-urenda. Clark Root. Cam
eron Kaiser lawrence Magm, Egg
Nerrl. Moran Mcnamara, Walthour-
Halstead. Fogler- Hin. Iawson-Dro-
bach aud Ryan-Wohl-ialb, l,sSi miles,
laps. Thomas-Hanley 1854 miles,
Milton Anderaon t.SN3 miles laps,
Piercey- Hansen. l,SsS miles, laps.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
RAIN AND SNOW FAIL
TO CHANGE PLANS FOR
YALE HARVARD GAME

tar Aonsipa Jouasst srtctsl tsseao wlHsi
New Haven. Conn. Nov ia
northeasler blowing thirty miles and
bringing with II nearly two Inches Of
rain and snow. made no difference
with the plans OF the Harvard apd
Yale football teams today The
Crimson advance guard consisting Of
twenty players, Head Coach Haughton
nnd assistant coaches. had what was
termed a satisfactory tryout m the
new bowl
While the Harvard players were
getting accustomed "a the bowl Head
Coach Iinkey sent the Yale players
through long secret signal drill on
the old Yale field which was in mis-
cradle shape The players handled
the water soaked pigAkin in the COM
plieated lateral and forward passes
without tumble
Tie weather bureau said tonight in
dieations point 10 a fair cold satur-
day.
Harvard students sent S3.0on here
today TO bet on their team at odds Of
10 Ia .. Yale men covered the bets
once
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
ARTILLERY DUEL Is
SEEN BY MINISTER
tAs.oelniea rre.. Correspondence. }

Paris. Nov e.--'l found myself
upon an eminencc dominating the
field of action. says a cabinet min
lister who Is quoted in the Figaro,
just after his return from the front.
IN describing an artillery duel of
which he was witness THE BATTLE
field extended" he continued, many
iilometcrs. On each side 100000 men
were engaged And in this immense
panorama you saw no onc-not a
French soldier. not "a soldier of the
enemy. not battery, not horse.
The cannon Numbered. a sharp
report pun of smoke. which quick
~ disappeared. That was one of our
"55's' A heavier defamation rcyerbc-
rated, then cloud Of thick smoEe
In one corner Of the battlefield. That
WAS one of the heavy German guns.
"'rhen silence. silence absolute.
And the desert.
In The air balloons which directed
the iue Of tho batteries. concealed In
The woods.
srhe zoe, 600 invisible men who
took part in this action We're hidden
under ground"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
OLD TROUBLES
IN BRITISH ARMY
NOW FORGOTTEN
French and SeeIy Both In
voIved in Excitement Over
Ulster a Few Months Ago
but Nobody Remembers It,

London, Nov, 9.-When Field Mar
shall French resigned from the army
council last spring. because the cabi-
net failed to support the assurances
he had given the officers in ireland
that they would not be called upon
to night the Ulster volunteers, no one
dreamed that q few months would
bring him fame as the commander
Of the best army Great Britain has
ever put into the field For the same
reason Col. J.. u. Seelly retired from
the cabinet post OF secretary for war,
during the Irish troubles. and today
he Is one Of the most active and con-
splcuous of the staff officers at the
front Colonel Seely always was rated
by his friends better soldier than
politician. and now he is vindIcating
their judgment
In small motor car, which has
been struck twice by German shrap-
mel. Colonel sccly Is "all over the
place" according to the English
slang. He has distinguished himself
particularly bv his enterprise at
scouting on several occasions when
II was necessary TO know whether
some village was occupied by Ger
mans, according TO the stories Of
English correspondents. Colonel See
ly has dashed into the place, recon
noitered and returned to headquar-
tiers.
Private White Of the Inniskllling
Fusileers, who was wounded In the
battle Of the Marine. tells how, after
lying unattended for half an hour
he heard CHEEKY voice and felt him
self touched on the shoulder Look
ing up" he said, Il found Colonel
seely bending over me quite regard
less of the deadly fire to which the
position was exposed.
"'Have no fear. these shells viii
not touch YOU" Colonel Seely said.
and giving the soldier a cigarette put
him into the motor and took him TO
the French hospital behind the lines
Colonel Seely rescued several wound
ed that day and was In and out OF
the fire zone when German shells
were thick.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20

Santa Fe, Nov. ig,-The PROPOSE
ton to supply electric power TO Santa
Fc, Albuquerque and even Las Vegas
ard Socorro with electric power gem
Grated by the Rio Grande In White
Rock canyon, just fifteen miles west
power plant, received new impetus
today when state Engineer James 4.
French approved the application Of
John Borradaile for his power pro-
iect Several similar applications
were cancelled recently because the
applicants had failed to conform with
the regulations as to time in which
a project must be completed,
Es=&
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
Folcy's Honey and Tar Compound
For Group.

Group scares You. The loud hoarse
croupy cough. choking and gasping for
breath, labored breathing. call for i'm
mediate relief. The very first doses
OF Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
will master the Group. II cuts the
thick mucus, clears away the phlegm
and opens up and eases the air pas
sages. Harold Berg, Mass, Mich.
writes: I'VE give Foiey's Honey and
Tar TO our children for Group and II
always acts quickly" Every user IL a
friend. For sale by Butts. Inc.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
EIcc,rIc Company Incorporalcs.

Santa Fe, Nov l9.-Incorporation
papers were filed with Secretary OF
State Antonio Lucero today by the
Trinidad Electric Transmission Rail-
way & Gas Co, of Trinidad, Colo,
capitalized at si.0O0,0O0, OF which
SO, oO0, SOC have been issued. The
company is incorporated to generate
produce. transmit. distribute, Use ana
sell electricity for light, heat and
power. and while having no power
plant n-New Mexico. maintains trans
formers at Brilliant. Gardner. Van
Houten. KochIer and sugarite, all
Colfax county coal camps. The New
Mexico headquarters are at Ration
and State Senator Edwin {. cramp-
ton is named the statutory agent for
New Mexico
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
RESERVE BOARD
ASKED To LOWER
ITS RED|SC0UNT
Decision Practically Reached
Not 10 Put Tax on Federal
Notes Now Held by National
Banks,


Washington. Nov ls.--Although
redlseonntIng operations by federal
reserve banks IN three days have
amounted 20 only a few million dol
lars, several OF the banks have al
ready sent requests to the federal re-
serve beard for permission to lower
the rates 40 Information was given
oul tonight by the board, but IL was
understood the districts which ask a
lower rate are in the south and west
There Is no present intention on
the part OF the board to change the
rates. and such action is not likely
10 be taken until all the reserves Of
member banks required at this time
have been transferred TO the reserve
banks vaults. Reports today lndi-
Gated that nearly $2O0.Oo0,000 al
ready had been transferred In the
twelve districts, leaving between
$50. 600, 400 and seo.00O,0Oo to be re-
cciycd.
The honrd has virtually come TO
a decision on point that may ma
terlaily influence the character OF
currency In circulation in the next
few months. II has about concluded
not to put a tax on federal reserve
notes. The absence Of a tax on
these notes will make them more
than ever attractive TO banks, who
now have In their possession quanti-
ties OF emergency currency and pos
sibiy clearing house certificates, both
subject to high taxes or Interest
charges
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
HICKEY IS ROYALTY
ENTERTAINED By ELkS

lspse,sl eoRRssrororrca 10 nosrns JOURNAL
silver city. y. NJ, Nov. 1s.-One on
The biggest turn-ouis IN the history OF
the local islks lodge occurred here
last night on the occasion Of the Of
fetal visit Of NJ. +. Hickey OF Albu-
querqnc. district deputy for New
Mexico. Almost 800 members were
present.
A turkey banquet, followed the ad-
dress OF Mr.. Hickey and the militia
ton Of several candidates After
wards the members were treated to d
special motion picture show The
silver City lodge has had plans drawn
for handsome clubhouse which IL
to be built. probably next year
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
SEN|OR-FRESH|E
ELEVEN TRIMMED
IN CLASS FRAY
(Dy NE IouraaI's nlgh school Rc-

(By The Journals High school Re-
poriers)
The Sophomore Junlor team won
from the senior Freshman combina-
ton yesterday afternoon at .Iopewell
field. IA to 0. The winning eleven had
the advantage Of having more OF the
rogulat high school players in its line
up than did the Senior Freshman
team
The members Of the losing team
took the winners to the motion picture
shows last nlghi, this being the condi-
ton of the contest
The board Of education has given
the iosl-and-found committee new
desk. This committee has been Of
great help in finding lost articles for
the students
4 group picture OF the class Of
1914 has been hung In the corridor
Of tho third story Every graduating
class hereafter will have it's picture
hung in this corridor.
The high school orchestra will APP
pear at the Masonic temple next Tues
day afternoon at the reception to be
given to visiting teachers by the
Woman's club. The Glee club also
viii appear on the program.
l,eprese natives of book companies
have already arrived for the conven-
lion Of the New Mexico Educational
association &. A. Rosser OF the World
Book company and L. +. pugh of d..
e. Heath \ Co, visited the high school
yesterday Miss Ruth TomplSins Will
have charge of the silver-Burdette
eompany's exhibit because OF the alb
senee Of l.. G. Pulney, the firms rep
resentatvc
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20

Five Holes Made in Her Hull
by Shells During Battle
With Germans OFF Coast Of
Chile


Rio 1aneiro. Nov. lg-Thc British
cruiser GLASGOW. which arrived here
November " to repair the DAMAGES
sustained IN the naval battle of the
Chilean coast November + when "a
German squadron sunk tho British
cruisers Good Hope aud Monmouth.
has obtained permission from the
brazilian government to enter dry.
dock and To receive urgent repairs.
The repairs must be completed With
IN seven days and AZ the expiration
OF that time the vessel VIII sail
The Glasgow has I'VE holes ia her
hull. made by shells IN the battle. In
which four sailors were Wounded.
From conversation with the offlc-
srs Of the Glasgow II became known
today that ut the very beginning Of
the battle The cruiser Good Hope.
Rear Admiral Christopher cradocks
flagship. considering tho higher pow
cr Of The German spuudron's guns,
ordered Tho Glasgow aud The truns-
port Otfnnto To- seek "a place Of ref.
age. Notwiths,nndine this order, the
Glasgow answered the fire Of the
German .crulsers and received a num-
Der of shells.
In the first few minutes hghtlng
the Officers Of the Glasgow say the
Good Hope had one Of her a.2-inch
suns dlsmantlod and then her gum
powder stores exploded Admiral
Cradock ana the crews Of the Good
Hope and the Monmouth went down
With their ships.
The British battleship Campus
the officers say. speeding at only six
toen miles an hour, could not arrive
Ia time 10 parlIcIpnto IN teh buttle
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
SAILOR D0BS0N AND
MIKE BACA SIGN FOR
8-R0UND SEMI WINDUP

Santa he, Nov. is--Dircetor Mars
Levy OF the New Mexico Athletic club.
announced tonight TINT he hal
matched Sailor Dobson, Of st. l.ouT.
aud Mike Baca fer the semi-wndnr
10 the Torres-schacfe fight to taxi
place ThankseiYlna eve In the kays'
thcater.
Dpbson Is now ln Santa Fe liz
came here from st Louis whore he
fought ollie Kirk This bout will be
for eight rounds a eatchwelehis
With Kline and Demon Riviera for
the preliminary ana Torres and
sciaeler the card VIII Do good ffom
beginning to end
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
PRESIDENT A. J. ILL
NAMES COMMITTEE
OF REGISTRATION

New York. Nov. ~ President Al
fred J l.lR, j.. OF the Amateur Ath-
letic Union Of the Emitted States to-
night announced the important na-
tional registration committee uf the
a. A. T.. for the ensuing year.
Besides SECRETARY Fred
crick r. Ruhien. ~ chairman the
following men are members; A. +.
nurush. Texas association. w Pike.
johnson. Rocky Mountain association.
and DR. Charles q Pmmmer Inter
mountain association
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
PENALTY WILL DA
Be CHARGED ON
WAR TAX STAMPS


a list OF persons lsubjtet to the
special tax under The act to provide
revenue on account OF the war has
been issued by Lew ID. Carpenter, col
lector OF internal revenue.
The collector announces that I'M
less applications for special tax
stamps are made 70 the collector be-
lore December penalty Of so per
cent viii be charged
The list Of persons liable follows.
Bankers. brokers. pawnbrokcrs.
custom house brokers, commercial
brokers' prioprietors q qhcaiers, mu-
seums or concert halls proprletors
Of bowling alleys orr billiard rooms,
commission merchants and dealers in
tobacco
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
TEN PASSENGER TRAINS
LAID OFF NORTHWEST

Seattle. WASH. Nov. l9.-ln the line
OF economy. the Great Northern,
Northern Pacific and Oregon Wash
ington railroads will eliminate ten
passenger trains running between
Washington and Oregon points, the
new schedule going into effect next
Sunday 1t is estimated this will eff
feet saving of $75o.ooo to $1,000. 600
4 year.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
Glants rurcl.a.c Mar.halI.

New York. Nov. fs.-rhe New York
National club today purchased the re-
lease Of Catcher Robert Marshall from
the Denver club Of the Western
league Marshall caught for the Dav-
export champions OF the Three
league last season and Denver pur-
chased him from that club. lie hi
over @ee last season.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
kentucky bred Turkcys.

Washington. Nov. l9.-The White
House and cabinet Thanksgiving tur-
keys this year will be Kentucky bred.
South Trimble, clerk of the house. has
ordered from his farm at Frankfort,
Ky. forty one-pound bird. fed on
celery and chestnuts, for President
Wilson's table. and is sending thirty
pound birds TO each member of the
cabinet and TO Secretary Tumulty.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
FIGHTING GHOST
STOPS HERE ON WAY
TO Ell PAS0 FOR BOUT

Jeff s-lnfke, tho fishtme Ghost
sas hcee last night 81 the way from
lnrlin. Mo-. his home 20 ~ raso
where he viii fight Young Jack john
son THANKSGIVING day They will So
twenty rounds
Clarke recently attracted il great
deal nf imcleht IA his direction BY
getting popular decision over san.
iaugford, according to press disc
patches Clarke fought Al smauidine
here.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
GREAT WAR, MUSEUM
TO BE INSTALLED

New York. Nov. i9.---Future gen.
erations viii be able to see actual
occurrences of the present European
war reproduced In motion picture and
view specimens of every class Of OBJ
tect connected with the war. includ-
ing guns and uniforms actually used
IN battle. al a great war museum 10
be erected rs the Modern Historic
Records association. Of which .Wiiham
u. Taft is honorary president
The museum will occupy q bailding
to be erected in New York
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20

Washington. Nov ls.-W. T. G.
Harding and Paul NJ warburg OF the
federal reserve board. who have been
the active agents in raising of the
siS5. 100000 cotton loan fund. left to-
night for New York to attend the
first meeting there tomorrow of the
cotton loan committee. which win ad-
minister the fund
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20

With raw tickling throat. tight
chest sore lungs. you need Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. and quick
~. The first dose helps. il leaves a
soothing. healing coating as Il giides
down your throat. YOU feel better AZ
once. $. Martin. Bassett, Neb.. writes.
Il had severe cough and cold and
was almost past going. ! got a bottle
OF Foley's Honey and Tar and am glad
to say / cured my cough entirely and
my cold soon disappeared" Every
user Is friend For sale by Butts.
Iue.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
NUNS AND PRIESTS
WILL LEAVE MEXICO

Washington. Nov. 10. - General
Funston late today telegraphed Sec
rotary Daniels that he would arrange
to bring the Mexican priests and
nuns now at Vera Cruz. to the United
States 10y government vessel lie
said he previously had been inform
cd by the priest in charge of the ref
ugees at Vera Cruz that they would
be taken out Of Mexico under church
nuspnees.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-20
PARTLY CLOSE HARB0R
OF LlBAN, RUSSIA

BVFIlN, NOV. ~ WA IHt f1agUt 10
London Nov. ~. SS.42 p. MIA
war bulletin issued today says:
The German fleet has succeeded
in partially closing tho harbor of Lii
bau. Russia. through the sinking OF
ships and has also bomharded import
ant military positions. There is no
other news of importance"