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Evening star., 1914-11-17
Report on Conditions in Ger
man and Austrian Prisons
Made Public.
INVESTIGATION MADE
BY TWO AMERICANS
No Evidence Of Cruelty or Neglect
Discovered Same as Ger
man Soldiers Receive.

LONDON, November 1T.-Chandler P.
Anderson of the Department of State,
at Washington, and Chandler Hale. for
at Vienna, have returned to England
from Germany and Austria, where they
investigated the conditions of English
prisoners. This trip followed pre-
vious investigation of the conditions
under which German and Austrian pris-
oners of war are being held in Eng
land.
Mr.. Anderson inspected the German
prisons and Mr.. Hale the Austrian. Both
of them found conditions similar to
those existing in the English deten-
ton camps They were not able to dis
cover any cruelty or mistreatment.
They talked freely with the prisoners
and ate with them and found their food
abundant.
MI. Anderson's Statement.
Mr.. Anderson, referring to his trip,
said:
The newspapers of both Germany
and England have a great responsible
ity in printing matter about the mis-
treatment of prisoners. The publica-
ton of cruelty rumors has created
much hard feeling that is. of course,
unwarranted. Men dislike being inn
prisoned, civilians as well as soldiers.
Civilians especially feel themselves
wronged. So far as I could see the
treatment of English civilians in Ger
many is the same as the treatment of
German civilians in England.
Il visited the detention camp at
Ruhleben, where 1000 English civilians
are imprisoned at the race track. The
quarters occupied by these men have
cement floors and are heated by steam
The prisoners get Il loaf Of bread each
every two days. They have coffee or
tea for breakfast, and their supper or
dinner consists of vegetable soup and
sausage. l ate their dinner with relish
Theoretically the Germans are arrest
ing all Englishmen between the ages
of seventeen and fifty-five; as a mat
ter of fact, they are arresting no one
over forty-five years of age. The
youngsters l found playing foot ball
in the inclosure, while the older men
were occupied with cards, chess and
checkers in their hunks. Their food
was the same as supplied to the Ger
man soldiers. The Germans are re-
leasing prisoners who belong to the
English colonies, and they are not ar
resting non-com batants.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ANY PERSON SEEING CAR COLLIDE WITH
wagon. 11th and X sts. NV, about $40 No
vember 5, 1914. please communicate with BOX
297. Star office. ID.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Countries That Could Act.

Two countries are plainly indicated
as the ones which should make the first
attempt. They are the kingdom of the
Netherlands and the United States--the
Netherlands because this country is
without enemies. for centuries has been
the center of the development of inter-
national law; the United States hacaYse
through its geographical situation and
universally appreciated sentiments and
peiiclpies' pr. It's much-honored President can
offer his services without arousine sus
plclons on the part of any of the war
ring nations.
Inns is the moment to act The
American minister at The Hague. who is
thoroughly familiar with the internal
WORKING of European politics, is on
MS way to America. where he enjovs
the entire confidence of the American
government Queen Wilhelmina is re-
spected in America as well as beloved
The Dutch minister of foreign affairs
is well known as he is esteemed in
Evening star., 1914-11-17
SUGGESTS DUTCH QUEEN
AND WILSON INTERVENE
Amsterdam Handelsblad Believes
Now Is the Time to Attempt to
End the War.
Declares the Possibility That Exists
at Present May Never Return.
Act Now, It Says.

AMSTERDAM, November 16, via The
Hague and London, November 17.-The
Handelsblad prints an editorial headed
rs Intervention Possible in which it
urges the cooperation of the Queen of
the Netherlands and President Woodrow
Wilson of the United States in using
the psychological moment to offer me-
diation by these two neutral nations.
'Since in three and a half months the
peoples Of Europe and Asia have been
drawn into I; war of which the original
issues now have been forgotten" says
the editorial, future ideal results are
impossible. The war is fast degenerating
in a purposeless conflict calling upon all
the worst passions of all the nations.
Winter is approaching and the misery
everywhere is Sincredible. The number
of dead on the battlefields is being in=
creased by numbers of innocent people
who are perishng from illness and star
walton. Has not the moment come to
save what can be saved?
Evening star., 1914-11-17
Other Factors Considered.

Other factors which have aided in
clearing up the situation are the open
ing of the federal reserve bank sys-
tenn, upon which business experts look
as the backbone of the country's re-
sources: the opening of the Panama
canal. which has already increased
freight traffic to the west coast of
South America, and the entry OF more
than eighty foreign-built ships into
American registry under the emergency
law passed at the last session of Con-
gress.
OF the shipping situation, officials
said today there was growing
scarcity of carriers for American eX-
port commerce, because the bulk OF
that traffic was increasing SO steadily.
Freight rates have risen remarka bly,,
and, it was said, shipping companies
were now selecting their cargoes with
greatest care, avoiding all articles OF
even a semi-contraband nature.
Evening star., 1914-11-17
HAVE HOPES Of REVIVAL
OF TRADE ACTIVITIES
Government Officials Believe Worst
Effects of War on Business
Have Passed.

Officials of the various government
departments which touch this countrys
business activities feel confident that
the most serious effects of the Euro
pean war on American business have
passed. The restoration of the credit
balance with Europe has greatly eased
the situation, the increasing demand
from Europe for American food sup
plies and the sudden development of an
abnormal trade in articles needed by
the huge armies now in the field aid
ing to that end.
No accurate figures on the contracts
of the latter character are obtainab Bile,
but orders for horses, mules, army
clothing, harness and the like have
flooded factories and stockmen in some
districts. 1t is said that, including
ammunition orders, this business
reaches the huge total of more than
5000, 100000 In several lines factories
are straining to highest capacity to
meet the demands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Not since wars began has so great
a military people, with such sub
lime confidence in it's invincible PROV
ess, played for so great stake as
that for which the German hosts are
now battling on sea and land. Should
the Teuton win, he will hold all Eu-
rope in his "mailed fist" and the flag
of his ships of war and commerce will
float undisputed upon the Seven Seas,
with nothing to stand between him
and worldwide dominence but the
great English-speaking republic of the
New World! Should Germany, in spite
of her stupendous heroism, 20 down
to absolute and crushing defeat on
land and sea, the terms of peace may
involve as a guarantee of peace by
preventing the upbuilding of another
such vast military organization, the
breakup of the German confedera-
ton, and Germany's magnificent naval
and commercial fleets, to say nothing
of her foreign colonies, will have
been wiped off the face of the earth
Had Germany shown less ruthless
spirit in flinging herself against he
rest of Europe in defiance so bold
as to appear almost contemptuous,
she might hope, in the event of dis
aster, for reasonabl terms in the
great final accounting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
CARDINAL GIACOMO DELA
CHIESA ELECTED POPE

ROME, Sept. 3.-Cardinal Gia-
como Della Chiesa, archbishop of Bo-
Ilogna and assistant secretary of state,
was today elected pope on the ninth
ballot. He chose the name of Bene-
dictus XIV, and will later designate
the date of the coronation.
Fifty-seven cardinals participated
in the conclave, seven foreign cardi-
nails, including Gibbons and O'Connell,
failing to arrive.
The election was considered trib-
ute to the late pope and Merry Del
Val, his chief adviser. AS assistant
secretary of state and later cardinal
and archbishop, Della Chiesa was one
of Del Val's strongest supporters. 1t
is considered certain he will carry
out the policy of Pope Plus X to heal
the breach between the Vatican and
the Italian government.
After the security votes showed
that Della Chiesa had been elected
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

In recent statistics published in
London, it was stated that the wealth
of the United States at the present
moment was almost equal to the COM
bined wealth of Great Britain and
Germany In spite of this, owing
to bad laws, lack of support on the
part of the government, and the high
cost of labor, we are not able to com
pete with the merchant marine tof
other nations. We are paying enorm-
GUS sums every Year. tn fdnGfi Gnr- G5nr I'M
ports and exports. This large sum
might be kept in this country pro-
vided we had seriously entered into
the field of marine competition. Ex-
perience has shown that we are capa-
BILE of building as good ships of war
as other nations, but we have allow
ed our domestic ship building to fall
into decay. Now that the period of
great railroad construction has been
arrested, large through the hostile
legislation of the federal and state
governments, there are plenty of men
with which not only to build our YES
sells, but to provide personnel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Mrs. Harry Pearson and Mrs. An
tone Wilmer were in from Pine River
valley today on their usual mission.
Mrs. Wilmer returned from Denver
Tuesday evening, where she accom-.
panied her cousin, Miss Ethel Mar
shall, on her way to Wakefield, Kan,
with the remains Of her sister, the
late Clare Marshall. DR.. Pearson and
MIR. Marshall, respectively uncle and
brother Of the deceased, met them Ir
Denver and accompanied Miss Mar
shall on the remainder of her sad
journey.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
railroad to Join the Russian march OF

railroad to join the Russian march on
Berlin.
The German advance through Bel
gium and into France has been mark
ed by courage and fighting ability Of
the highest order, but one must in
deed be more enthusiastic than dis
Greet in advocacy of the German cause
to believe that it can mean anything
more than temporary triumph. II
is one thing for the German army to
march to Paris, and quite another
thing to capture that city, for the
French capital is reputed to be the
most strongly fortified military posi-.
tion in the world.
But even the conquest of Paris woult
not end the war. 1t would be crush.
ing blow to France, but the ability
of Great Britain and Russia to keeI
on fighting would be unimpaired. The
force required to hold the city aftel
Its surrender would diminish to somt
extent Germany's resisting power
against its remaining enemies. From
whatever viewpoint the case is con
sidered, there is small chance of thu
kaiser keeping his place in the sum-
Colorado Springs GazettA
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
BLASPHEMY.
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
When the Russian or the Austrian
or the Prussian rcvolutionists cndeav-
or to overthrow the monarchy the
monarchy rallies to its aid the busi-
ness men and the farmers.
On top OF the teachings which an
established monarchy can force to be
given to the rising generation has
been the feeling that the monarchy
stood between the industrious, home
loving man and disorder.
"L'Empire c'est la paix" (the en-
pire means peace) said Napoleon III,
in overthrowing the republic. And
many, very many, of his fellow citi-
zens believed him, to frightful catas-
trophe and a national disgrace.
! The saving man has a horror Of
anarchy, terror of seeing his years
accumulation destroyed in one riot.
| This man the monarchy has kept
in allegiance by promising him pro
lection through the strong arm Of
centralized personal rule.
How horrible must be the awaken.
ing in the monarchies!
How soul destroying to find the pro
tecting emperor commanding tbs
Wholesale destruction of property ane
the annihilation of hundreds of thou
sands of sons, husbands, brothers anc
fathers.
| Unlirnited rapine must follow in thu
wake of conquered and conquerint
armies.
/ What human magogs to devou
their own peoplel
Each of these emperors claims t.
be designated by God to rule eacl
of his people.
| What plasphemy!
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
BRITISH SOLIDARITY.

Thus far the European war may
be likened to race between the hare
and the tortoise, with the German
army in the former role and those of
its opponents in the latter. Only
France and Belgium, of the four prin-
cipal membcra nf thu a-ashi. fang rneir
forces with anything like the celebrity
displayed by the wonderful organiza-
tion at Berlin. Thus far England has
landed only about 125,000 troops on
the continent, and in every engage
ment they have given good account
Of themselves. But in contest
where numbers weigh so heavily this
small force counts for relatively lit
tic.
The Belgian army was ready when
the invasion began, and the French
mobilization was completed on sched-
ule time. But the real strength of
the alliance rests with Great Britain
and Russia. Each possesses immense
resources, each is unprepared for war
and slow in massing its army. 1t was
more than three weeks after the be-
ginning Of mobilization before the
Russians were ready to cross the Ger
man frontier, but when once started
their movement was irresistible. The
sheer weight Of an army whose num-
bers run high into the millions-no-
body knows how many-is almost ter
rifying.
News reports are conflicting, but it
seems plain that the Russian advance
has swept the entire German border
and penetrated far into East Prussia.
The Russians have invested Konigs-
berg and Allenstein and are ready to
occupy Lemberg. These are three of
the most strongly fortified positions
on tie German frontier, and their fall
would give Russia as great an ad-
vantage in their advance on Berlin as
the Germans themselves have made
on the French frontier.
Meanwhile the British empire is
giving an exhibition of its wonderful
solidarity in way that ought to in
spire the admiration even of its enem-
les. Whoever supposes that the bonds
which unite the far-scattered colonies
to the mother country are too weak
70 stand the strain of this crisis is
badly mistaken. Canada has raised
700 men and is planning to recruit
several times that many more. From
Australia and New Zealand, from
South Africa and India the sons of
Britannia are coming to her aid.
The case Of India is most striking.
For years there have been rumblings
Of discomfort in the great Hindu prov
ince, and the world was led to believe
that British rule there rested on an
extremely shaky foundation. But now
comes the announcement that native
troops are en- route to France to fight
With the allies against the German
invaders. The Basutos, native tribe
4 South Africa, have asked ito be
lIlowed to cast . few stones At the
pemy," In the event Of m attempted
bvnejon Of South African territory by
n Germans. With thsse Develop
'sats IN full swing It would not be
rtsine to ~ : Japanese army (
Ip1gne sssess 49, Vi the Siberian !,
.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

the secretary Of the conclave, mast
ers of the ceremonies and other func-
tionaries were admitted to Sistine
chapel. The new pope's priest was
admitted to the conclave room, where
the pope, attired in white robes, as
cended a temporary throne and re-
ceived the homage of the cardinals.
st. Peters ring was then presented
to the pope.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Pictures of wives of officers in the
German army are appearing in the
papers, but instead of having their
pictures taken in their very best par
ty dresses, as American women would
under the same circumstances, these
valiant German women are wearing
fierce looking uniforms with blood.
thirsty pistols and swords strapped
around their waists already yet:
Ouch!
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
The Chinese revolutionists will take

The Chinese revolutionists will take
advantage of the war in Europe tc
attempt President Yuan Shi Kai's
overthrow, according to Pacific coast
agents of the revolutionary party
The time is deemed opportune, they
explained, in that the powers will be
too much absorbed with the struggle
among themselves to undertake grabs
Of Chinese territory under cover Of
the confusion Yuan's downfall neces-
sarily will involve for time. They
predicted general uprising in a
short time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Thomas II. Tulley, who Ia holding
a very lucrative position through
Chas. S. Thomas, has been in the
state since the Democratic assembly
when he was sent from Washington
to clear the tracks for Thomas. OF
course the salary goes on just the
same and Tom can afford to pay his
own expenses In return for the posi-
tion. The administration must have
Thomas returned to the senate and
the decree has gone forth that every
individual and Newspaper receiving
government favors must hustle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

The new pope was born in Pedli,
Italy, in 1854 and was ordained priest
in 1878. He acted as secretary of
the papal nunciature of Madrid from
1883 to 1887. He served as a minor
official, until the secretary of states
office made him assistant secretary
in 1901. He was created archbishop
of Bologna in 1907 and cardinal last
May.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
our fr;ond Thon,os II IT

Our friend Thomas H. Tulley is
lengthening out his visit, although he
continues to draw salary from the
government. You see the Thomas
fences are sadly in need of repair
and must be mended if possible and
when it can be done at government
expense SO much the better for
Thomas as he never let's go of fee
If there is any way of getting around
1t and we all know that Shafroth Gre
ated boards upon boards SO he could
send emissaries throughout the state
at taxpayers expense TO boost for
him. Great scheme.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

If you think fou are having hard
time, stop and think of the frightful
condition existing throughout Europe
where privation and starvation stares
hundreds of thousands of men, women
and children in the face-sacrificed to
please the whims of few despotic
rulers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Otto Roster and daughter, Miss
Hattie. of Rico, were arrivals on the
Southern last night with their guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Jorden and three
daughters Of New York city, and Her
man Meier, of Boone, In. On the way
they stopped in Montezuma county
for tour Of Mesa Verde park. The
eastern members Of the party left
for home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

The Administration is compelling
every Democratic paper receiving fed
eral patronage in the state of Colo
RADIO to support Chas. S. Thomas for
reelection. The administration can
use Thomas and must have him at
any cost.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Many newspapers are laying off re-
porters on account of the war news
taking up so much space. The Kan
sas City Star this week loaned one
of its best men, Marvin Creager, to
the Associated Press, which has sen,
him to Copenhagen. Creager, who is
a Kansas boy, speaks Danish, French
and German in addition to English.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
RUSSIA SENDS $4,000
MEN THROUGH ENGLAND

LONDON, Sept. A meeting was
held at Guild hall this afternoon to
encourage recruiting. Premier As
quith ""s Vi.~ r.i.-~ir..i ors.-i.e-, e.na
he called the Germans a barbarian
nation and denounced their outrages,
especially Louvain's destruction. He
charged that Germany's ultimate aim
was to crush the independence of Bel
gium, Holland and Switzerland. He
announced that 100000 recruits had
already volunteered.
Other cabinet members addressed
the meeting and were accorded an
enthusiastic reception.
1t is predicted half million troops
will be ready in 10 days.
PARIS, Sept. At is reported that
the Germans occupied Compiegne and
Tafoc and only Laon and Rheims are
between the enemy and Paris.
7 The only announcement made by
the war office is that the allies are
holding line of third defense. The
city is nervous. Indications are that
the Germans are within striking dis
tance of the outer forts. Callieni is
confident, but he is rushing reinforce
ments to weak points.
1t is now believed that the main
German army will attempt to force
the allies to fight at the gates OF
Paris. If this fails they will push the
allies southwark, leaving the force to
attack Paris.
1t is now generally realized that
the Germans never intended to COM
pletely invest the city, but will prob
ably repeat the Namur tactics. The
exodus continues, and the military Of
ficers are in complete control.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Villa is crossing the bridge at El
Paso every day now, which is all
right, Anything goes short of his go
ing on the lecture platform.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Alvin Killian. Of Fort Worth, Tex,
and his sisters, Mrs. Vivian Thomas
and Ethel Killian, Of Denver, who
were called here a couple Of weeks
ago by the death of their father. ex-
pect to leave for their respective
homes Saturday. Mrs. Killian. Sr.
will continue to make her home in
Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

May Rilma," adiudged the cham
pion butterfat producing COW by the
American Guernsey club last April,
was sold at Devon, near Philadelphia,
the other day for 5000. John Gro
zer, of Upland, Pa, was the pur-
chaser. Last year "May Rilma" pro-
duced 19,659.5 pounds of milk, which
showed 1,059.55 pounds of butterfat
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

= q = u y = q y u a n u u u u 4
Mike Conroy was bound for Aztec
this afternoon to purchase fruit.
W. d. McMahon, of Silvertoa, is a
business visitor in the city.
I. ID. Burns was between trains
visitor from Trimble Springs today.
Leo Mccormick was a returning
passenger from Trimble Springs this
morning.
Mrs. D. Rodgers. of Mancos, went
out to Oxford today to visit her
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Every few DAYS -thA, .Alcc -nrd arm
les of France and England. Uncle
Sam has some foolish nephews, but
are they that foolish? Or are these
stores being circulated to build up
sentiment?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Because of the non-payment of a
war levy of $4O,0OO,OOO the Germans,
it is said, threaten to seize the IA
nous pictures and objects of art in
the museums of Brussels.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Our chief strateeist informs us that
European army officers don't go into
action wearing their full regalia of
Christmas tree decorations, as when
they pose for photos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

The limit on individua, postal saw
ings deposits was increased to 81 900
by bill finally passed in congress.
The government will pay interest on
depo sits up to $500.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Dropping bombs on Antwerp and
killing women and children may be
within the rules of the game, but
Germany can never make it popular.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

II the emperors, the kaisers and
the kings could be made to suffer
the same privations as the common
soldier, war would not last long.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

If those 100000 Russians COM
ing down to Teuton land were as
many Irishmen armed with clubs,
wouldn't it be awful?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Speaking of henpecked men, there
are those Canadian patriots who must
secure their wives consent before
going TO war.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07
There are s,s42 Americans in Au

There are 6,642 Americans in Aus
tralia, according to a report just
made. The Germans on the island
continent number $4,000, the Chinese
POTTS; Scandinavians, 14,700; Italians
6,719, and the Japanese 3,474.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

I. N. Stevens will not do a thing
to Thomas except keep him in Colo
RADIO after the 4th of next March.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

John Brown, who was called here
by the illness and death Of his broth
er, Emory Brown, left this morning
for his home in Los Angeles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-07

Miss Ruth Allen, daughter of Frank
Allen of the Allen hotel at Farming
ton, is in the city, a guest at the
Savoy.