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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26

Washington, May 25.-After more
than "a hours of calm in the Mexican
situation. disturbed only by a report
that Mexican outposts had fired at
American aviators at Vera Cruz, Pres
ident Wilson and his advisers looked
to Niagara Falls today for the I'M
folding of new chapters in prelimi-
naries of mediation.
While an occasional hydro aeroplane
flight relieved the monotony of the
watch of General Funston's troops at
Vera Cruz, the dreadno6ghts and bat
tleships in the harbor varied their
routine by maneuvers outside the bar.
Rear Admiral Badger reported that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Lillian Bride Wins
Gold Medal at Golf

Orange, N. j., May 25.-From a rep
resentative field of rs women golfers,
Miss Lillian Bride OF South Shore,
L. l., the Metropolitan title winner in
1910 and 1911, won the gold medal
with a score of SO today in the qualify
ing round of the women's Metropolitan
Golf Associations championship tour
nament. Miss Hyde was one stroke
better than Miss Georgianna Bishop Of
Brooklown, Conn, another former
champion, and IL strokes ahead of
Miss Marion Hollins Of Westbrook, the
present holder of honor. The play
will continue through the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Position of Mediators

The discussion thus far has been Of
a general character. The mediators
have taken the position that they are
essentially counsellors and not dicta-
tors of the destinies of the Mexican
republic. They will not suggest
names for the Provisional Presidency
nor will they recommend any form of
government. From the Mexican dele
gates themselves must originate pro-
posals concerning the internal affairs
of their country and these suggestions
viii be transmitted by the mediators
to the American delegates for con-
sideration. The theory under which
the internal questions are being
brought into the discussion is that
the United States has a right to say
whom it will recognize as Provisional
President of Mexico, and therefore
can indicate In advance who will be
acceptable.
The Agrarian Problem
On the agrarian problem, too, sug-
gestions must originate from the Mex
lean delegates. Thus far the talk on
the land question has not reached the
merits of the subject. The argument
has been whether Mexicos land prob
lem could be properly discussed in an
international tribunal. The Mexican
delegates have shown a serious dis
inclination to have it included, because
they regard it as a purely internal
question. The American delegates on
the other hand have maintained that
as the land question has been a fund
amental cause of unrest. some pro-
gram should be considered and per-
haps suggested with a view to in
f1uencing a gradual settlement of the
question. The purpose of the Ameri-
can delegates, it Is said, is to place
the problem so conspicuously before
the world as an obligation of the fu-
ture provisional government that no
new administration could ignore it.
Consideration of the agrarian prob
lem has consumed much time, but
other aspects of the Mexican question
have been by no means ignored.
Importance of Details
The relative Importance which
Continued on Page 9-Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
HOME RULE BILL PASSES
BRITISH COMMONS BY A
MAJORITY OF II VOTES
End Comes Suddenly When Unionists Re-
fuse to Discuss Measure without
Further Information

London, May 25.-By vote of 351
to 274, majority of n, the House of
Commons this afternoon read a third
time the Irish Home Rule bill and
passed the hard-fought measure on to
the House of Lords where another eff
fort will be made, by means of an
amending bill, to bring the act into a
shape which will secure it the good
will of all classes of Irishmen.
Sudden End of Struggle
The end of the struggle came quite
suddenly, the Unionists refusing to de-
bate the bill without further information
as to the governments intentions in re-
gard to the proposed amending measure.
Premier Asquith lifted a corner of the
veil, but though Andrew Bonar Law,
leader of the opposition, admitted that
the premiers words were as conciliatory
as usual, he hastened to add that Mr..
Asquith had not told them anything. To
discuss the third reading under the cir
cumstances would. he said, be futile and
ridiculous. He added:
Let the curtain ring down on this con-
temptible farce. 1t is only the end of an
act and not of the play. The government
can carry the bill through Parliament
but the concluding act of the drama will
be in the country where an appeal to the
people Will not end in a farce
Asquith's Defense
After a brief speech by Mr.. Asquith
in which he defended the government
against the charge of ignoring the rights
he hal.
ance of power between the parties by
means of the Parliament act he explain
ed that he was introducing an amending
bill not because he thought that the Irish
home rule measure was bad or imperfect
but because he was anxious for peace
The vote was then taken and the an
nouncement of the figures showing ma
jority of Il for the bill brought out q
great demonstration by the Nationalist
and the Liberals. AS one man they rose
from their seats cheering and waving
hats and handkerchiefs.
The division was strictly on party lines
The followers of William O'Brien alb
stained from voting. Mr.. OBrien express
ing the view that 1.-The premier's actor
was not straight dealing either with
England or Ireland"
Scenes of Excitement
The house was seething with excite
ment from the moment the speaker tool
the chair Members of the various par
ties INDUCED in loud outbursts of cheer
ing when their respective champions en-
tered the chamber. while at the same
time hooking banter was shouted from
the opposite bences.
Mr.. Ganzoni, the Unionist, who on
Saturday defeated c. F. G. Master
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
ANNuL ''TAP
Line" ORDER
OF INTERSTATE
COMMISSION

Washington. May 25.-The supreme
court today annulled the Interstate Com
merce Commissions order in the tap
line" cases.
The court upheld the commerce court,
which annulled the commissions order
on the ground that 1t acted arbitrarily
In holding that allowance should not be
granted on freight of interests owning
both the lumber and the tap lines. but
could be granted on freight of other in
terests shipping over the tap lines.
Justice Day. in announcing the courts
decision, said that the decision did not.
however, prevent the commission from
striking down divisions of through rates
If such division used to grant actual re-
bates. The court held. in effect, that the
mere division was not to be regarded in
itself as rebate. The decision was
unanimous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Duties May Keep Gov.
Walsh from Washington

Boston, May 25.-Press of duties
may prevent Governor Walsh going
to Washington for conference with
President Wilson regarding the legis-
lation to be sought in this state to
make the New Haven dissolution plan
effective. His secretary, John F.
Meaney, said tonight that the COVER
nor would go to Washington If he
could, but he thought 1t was doubtful.
Should Governor Walsh be unable
to make the trip. he plans to learn
the Presidents wishes by correspond
ence before he frames his message to
the Legislature asking for the enabling
legislation. When this message will
be sent in is still uncertain, accord
ing to Secretary Meaney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Two Massachusetts
Men Caught AS
Machine Is
Overturned
Discovered About 20 Hours
After We're Killed

Southbridge, Mass, May 25.-James
w. Mcdonald of 553 Cambridge street
Worcester, and Arthur b. Moore of
Auburn, Mass, were found dead to-
day beneath an overturned automobile
numbered 43502, Massachusetts regis
ter, on Hitchcock Hill road about 100
feet from Walker pond and between
Charlton and Southbridge.
The circumstances surrounding the
accident are mysterious since the
tracks of a second automobile made
during or since the shower that visit
ed the section were found going over
the HILL and tolls, signs, ETC., carried
in the overturned car were found scat
tered at a considerable distance from
the roadbed.
The authorities are doubtful wheth-
er the machine in which the men were
riding was struck by a second car and
overturned or whether its power gave
out and in attempting TO back down
the hill the driver overturned it with
fatal results.
Mcdonald was a repair agent in the
employ of the Massachusetts State
Highway Commission and Moore a
timekeeper for the same body. Their
identity was first established through
papers found In their pockets.
The spot where the accident occur
red is on a road which was several
years ago practically abandoned to
travel Eugene Walker, a resident of
the vicinity, driving in his wagon
over the hill, saw the overturned car
and without investigating, returned to
a point mile back to where a gang
of laborers were at work on the road.
Taking two of these men into his wag-
on he drove back to the scene Of the
accident. He found Mcdonald and
Moore pinned beneath the car. Appar-
emily they had had no time to jump
or move, since the back Of the seat
was resting across the back of each
man. Medical Examiner Harry c.
Bradford of Southbridge was called
and he pronounced death due to
strangling. In his opinion they had
been dead 20 hours. Mcdonald and
Moore were last seen in Charlton yes
terday by Herbert Webster. citizen
of the place, and in conversation with
him Mcdonald told him they were 60
ing over the Hitchcock Hill road.
About the time the bodies were found
McDonald's uncle, Michael Kenney of
Worcester. telephoned to Southbridge
asking if they had been seen as they
failed to return last night.
Mcdonald was married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Morgan Defends
Father in New
Haven r. r.
Inquiry
Declares Elder Morgan Believed
In Road as New Highlander

New York, May 25.-J. P. Morgan
tonight characterized as untrue the
testimony Of Charles S. Mellen, for
mer head of the New York, New Ha-
ven & Hartford Railroad before the
Interstate Commerce Commission in
Washington last week that J. Pier
pont Morgan concealed from Mr.. Mel
len facts regarding the New Haven
Road which Mr.. Mellen should have
known.
Mr.. Morgan offered to produce be-
fore any proper tribunal at any time
the records of ]. P. Mogan & Co. and
the personal records of his father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
MANEUvERS OF AEROPLANES
AT VERA CRUZ CONTINUED
DESPITE MEXICANS' ATTACK

the second division would go out for
exercise today and the ships of the
first division would have their turn
tomorrow. The admiral stated that
the Birmingham had arrived at Vera
Cruz from Tampico and that the aero
plane section, with Lleutenants Tow
ers and Smith, and Ensign Chevalier,
had been transferred to the Missis-
sippi, which would sail for Boston
tomorrow. Several refugees who have
been waiting at Vera Cruz will be
taken home by the Patuxent, which
will sail to Key West by way of New
Orleans.
Rear Admiral Howard reported from
the Pacific coast today that Charles
Lang, over whom there had been some
inquiry, had arrived at Mazatland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26

man, chancellor of the Duchy of Lam
caster, in the bye election at Ipswich,
met with such an uproarous welcome
on his introduction that he appeared
glad to escape from the limelight.
The Right Hon. James Lsowther, the
speaker, took an early opportunity to-
day of applying balm to. the sores left
by the violent incidents of Thursday
last. He frankly admitted that he
should not have used the expression,
whether he approved of the disorderly
demonstration by the Unionists MEM
bers. The Speaker appealed to the pre-
mier to give the House some informa-
ton regarding the bill to be intro
duced after the passage of the Irish
Homo Rule bill for the amendment of
that measure, so as to meet some of
the objections Of the people of Ulster.
Effect of Amending Bill
In responce to the Speakers plea,
Premier Asquith announced that the
amending bill would give effect to any
agreement which the government was
still hopeful might be reached. He
said that If at the time of the intro
duction of the Irish Home Rule bill
to the House of Lords, no such agree
ment had been reached. the amend
ing bill would embody the substance
of the proposals outlined by him on
March in the hope that after dis
cussion, an agreement might be Sc
cured.
On March 9, Premier Asquith told
the House of Commons that before the
bill became operative, a poll would be
taken of the parliamentary electors of
each county of Ulster to decide wheth-
er those countries should be excluded
from the provisions of the Irish Home
Rule bill for a period of six years
from the first meeting of the new
Irish Parliament. If the majority of
the voters were in favor of the scheme
the county would automatically be eX-
cluded for the prescribed period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
CONDENSED DISPATCHES

Firemen and bystanders risked their
lives in saving a number of horses
from a burning stable on Northamp-
ton street, Boston, Monday The fire
broke out with such suddenness that
the entire upper part of the rambling
wooden building was in flames before
the engines reached the scene. The
loss was comparatively. small
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
SHOWERS AND WARMER

Washington, May 25.-Forecast for
northern New England: Local showers
and warmer Tuesday; Wednesday prob
ably fair. fresh southwest winds. East
ern New York and southern New Eng
land: Fair and warmer Tuesday;
Wednesday warmer, fresh southwest
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Resume Suspended
Inquest at lOO'clock

Henniker, May 25.-The suspended
inquest in the murder case of How
ard Peaslee was resumed at 10 O'clock
here tonight. The county authorities
who fastened back to Henniker today
were closeted for two hours with new
witnesses summoned by the. state. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26

Washington, May ALPHABETICALLY
nothing may be recovered by those
who lost relatives or baggage in the
Titanic disaster, as result of a de-
cision today by the supreme court
The court held that the liability of
the Oceanic Steam Navigation Co.,
against the $4,000, 900 in claims against
it as owner OF the Titanic is limited
in suits in the United States BY the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
SUPREME COURT DECISION RULES
LIABILITY OF THE TITANIC OWNERS
LIMITED TO SAL ACE AND INCOME

American limited liability law of 1851,
to the value of the salvage recovered
and the freight and passage money,
receiy ed on the Titanic's voyage. That
amounts in all to about $4,000.
The decision in no way affects suits
brought against the owners in other
countries. Justice Holmes announced
the courts decision. from which JUS
tice AcKenna dissented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
100000 LOSS
AT CLEVELAND
WITH LUMBER
YARDSBURNING

Cleveland, May 25.-Three large
the Central viaduct are burning. The
fire is spreading. The loss probably
will be close to 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26

A business session Of the synod Of
the Reformed Presbyteries, which was
confined to scrutinizing financial re-
ports from missionary district began
at Cincinnati, Ohio, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
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Boston Forecast

Boston. May 25.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair and warmer Tuesday;
Wednesday fair, fresh southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
Takes Responsibility

Taking full responsibility upon him
self for the change in the roads pres
idency by which Mr. Mellen resigned
and gave way to another, Mr.. Morgan
said it was untrue that his father in
any sense took from Mr. Mellen the
management of the road or any part
of its affairs.
Regarding to the absorption of the
Boston & Maine by the New Haven
Mr.. Morgan said his father deemed
it advisable for the public benefit
since it was recognized by others as
well as by the late Mr.. Morgan him.
self that changing economic condi-
lions threatened the commercial po-
sition of New England. Mr.. Morgan's
statement tonight was his first oil
rect reply to Mr.. Mellen's Washington
testimony, which he examined, he SAID
from a stenographic report.
Morean's Statement
The statement read:
Il became a director of the New
Haven Railroad in April, 1913, and re-
signed Dec. 31st of the same year. The
only reference to me personally which
l have found in Mr. Mellen's testi-
mony had to do with the fact that l
as a director of the company, called
upon him and told him that change
any blame that attaches to that act
whether it be accorded me as a mem
Continued on Page Column p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
1904

loc. Cigar. Thirty-nine years continu-
,us increased sales tells It's own story.
Factory. Manchester. N. H. 1900 dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
WILSON AND M'REYNOLDS IN
CONFERENCE ON DISSOLUTION
OF new HAVEN R. R. SYSTEM

Discuss Problem of Suitable Legislation in Massachusetts
mo Block in Program Attorney General Not to Inter-
fere in Interstate Commerce Commission Inqury-Gov.
Walsh Invited to Washington but Confined by Duties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
turns the light upon your offer
and II the offer is GOOD, the
result will be good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-26
THE WEATHER

Local showers and warmer on
Tuesday; Wednesday, probably
fair, fresh southwest winds.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-09-17
IN THE WAKE OF THE WAR

BORDEAUX-A city of southwest
ern France, 359 miles south of south
west of Paris, on the GirOnde river,
so miles from the sea, and 1875 miles
from the Spanish frontier In 1911
the city lad population of 261, 67S.
Under the Roman Empire, Bordeaux
became a fourishing commercial city
and the capital of Aquitania Secunda
1t belonged to the English kings from
1854 TO 1853, when 1t was taken by
Charles VII, of France. 1t was the
headquarters of the Girondists during
the revolution, and during the reign
of terror suffered severely. In 1870
the French government was transfer
red to Bordeaux from Tours Ito
which 1t had been moved from Par
Isl on the approach of the Germans
TO Tours. The trade of Bordeaux,
the fourth port of France, is chiefly
carried on by sea. From 1000 to | :.
200 vessels can be accommodated in
the harbor. The most important in
dustry is ship building and refitting.
Iron clads and torpedo boats. as well
as merchant vessels are constructed.
The city is the center of trade in
Bordeaux" wines. Other principal
exports are brandy, hides and skins,
sugar, rice wooden and cotton goods,
salt fish. chemicals, oil cake, pitwood,
fruit potatoes and other vegetables.
There are also -four mills, sugar re-
fineries, chemical works, machine
shops and potteries.
DANZlG-A strong maritime for.
tress and seaport, the capital of West
Prussia, on the western bank of the
Vistula, 1853 miles northeast of Der.
lin by rail. Its population is close to
10000. The strong Notifications
which, with ramparts, bastions and
watered bitches, formerly entirely
surrounded the city, were removed
on tae north and west sides In 1896
1895. The remainder OF the massive
defences remain. with 20 bastions. In
the hands OF the military authorities.
the machinery for flooding the sur
rounding country on the eastern side
have been modernized. The western
side Is defended by Gordon of forts
GROWING the hills. There are large
establishments for tae manufacture
Of arms and artillery. Vessels OF the
largest size are built In the Danzig
ship yards. The city suffered severe
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-09-17
COAL DUST EXPLOSIONS.

In an article entitled, The Werner
Theory" the Coal Age, the recognize
ed authority on coal problems, gives
credit to John Werner, of Charlton
but formerly of Oskaloosa, as the dis
coverer of the reason for mining &C,
cidents caused by explosions of coal
dust which place life and property in
jeopardy The theory of Mr.. Werner
has met with opposition by learned
men in this country, but the same
theories have proven themselves cor.
rect by the highest authorities OF
England, where tests have been made
under direction of government ex,
perts. Following is the Coal Age ar
ticle, which gives Mr. Werner the cred
1t to which he is entitled:
The Werner theory about the coun'
ter air current in a mine explosion
has gradually gained strength, though
it still has silent though powerful Op'
ponents. We have steadily published
Mr.. Verner's conclusions because we
believe there was some evidence that
they might be right. even though per
feet confidence in them was not pos
sible. Perhaps we did not feel any
more certain of them when John Har
ger approved them for Mr.. Harger Is
little disposed to be attracted by
novelty for its own sake. We like him
better for that, though we are lit
tie chary to follow his bold leads"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-09-17
AMERICAN IMPORTS.

Europe, which in recent years has
supplied about 20 per cent of the man
ufactured goods imported into the
United States, showed, in the fiscal
year which ended June 80. 1914, a
smaller gain in its contributions of
general merchandise than any other
grand division except Africa. Accord
ing to official figures of the depart
ment of commerce. imports from Eu-
rope were million dollars great
than in the previous year, compared
with a gain of million in imports
from South America, 5 MILLION in
those from Oceania, 10 million in
those from Asia, 65 million in those
from North America and a loss of Z
million in those from Africa. France,
Italy, Germany, Switzerland and
Spain showed gains, while the United
Kingdom, the Netherlands and Rus
STA were among the important Euro
pean countries the imports from which
decreased during the past year
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1914-09-17

birthday tea. A very pleasant time
was spent in q social way. Pleasing
refreshments were served.
Web VOtaw, d. !. and Don AllSup,
MI and Mrs Earl Witt, Ernie Allsup,
Byran Scharff, John and Faye Tennis
and Ailecn Pringle attended the state
fair
Lewis Bond has been here visiting
relatives and friends.
Fifty-nine people attended the Per
kins home. An elegant dinner was
served at noon and a splendid time
reported. A number of guests from
other places attended.
Rev. Collier called on friends last
Tuesday. He remains at fedora for
another year.
Rev. Osborne is the new NJ E. min.
lister at Cedar for the coming year
The annual Lindsey reunion was
held at the Amos Lindsey home on
Sept. 10, Reports later.
Margaret Tennis and Aieen Prin.
&c have gone to Penn for the com
'ng yea.
Sept. ~ 10"