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New-York tribune., 1914-12-01
SHAW URGES IRISH
TO FIGHT GERMANS
Declares Any Friend of
Potsdam Must Be an
Enemy of France.
lBy Cable to Tbs Tribunal

Dublin, Dec 1.--George Bernard
Shaw, in e letter to "The Freeman
Journal" official organ Of the Nation
alist party, referring TO demands being
made for the suppression of extreme
Irish papers which advocate pro-Ger-
man views, says:
"At this moment the Irishman who
declares himself a friend of Potsdam
declares himself an enemy of France,
and if there is one institution on earth
that has stronger claims to the i'm
placable political hostility of every ex-
treme democrat or republican in the
world than Dublin Castle, that institu-
tion is Potsdam.
"If the English are willing to stand
by their old enemies, is Ireland going
to turn its back on its old friend
If Fontenoy is to be fought over again,
as seems likely enough, will the lrlsh
Brigade betray its old comrades, the
French for the sake of Prussians?
ave fought for France when she was
a military tyranny as dangerous 10
freedom as Potsdam is now. Are we
going to fight against her now that she
is a republic and shares with America,
whom she helped to her freedom and
the honor of being the hope of repub-
licans all the world over? No. Our
side is the side of France, and the
Irishmen who forget it forgets the his
tory of his country.
"The ideal thing would be an Irish
brigade joining the French army direct
and eclipsing the London Scottish and
Kitchener's army by their valor and
discipline, but, as there are practical
difficulties of language and organlza-
tion in the way Of this course | have
made strong appeal to the War Of
fee to do away with the silly and use
less oaths and terms which stick in
the throats of Irish recruits and to set
free the attesting officers for really
useful services. Probably the War Of
flee will not have sense enough to COM
ply, but at all events those Irishmen
who will not swear allegiance to the
King need not swear it to the Kaiser
"The anti -Englshman is making him
self and his country ridiculous just at
present by declaring for Germany, on
the ground that Germany is anti-Eng-
lish, and throwing himself into con-
hict on the side of the Turks because
the Turks are against the Church OF
England.
81 make this appeal because it is
hopeless to expect the British Wal
Office or the British government to see
the situation from the Irish point OF
view. They keep scolding us for not
attending instantly to the needs Of 'oui
country and our King'-meaning there
by their country and the Kaiser's cous-
in"
"Freeman's Journal" commenting or
the Shaw letter, remarks:
Nobody likes being lectured BY
pompous noodles, but it is rather worse
that Ireland should be lectured by
George Bernard Shaw, who reveals as
/ tonishing ignorance Of the real state
of feeling in Ireland, which has al
along and practically unanimously beer
on the side of the Allies"
New-York tribune., 1914-12-01

was no military excuse for its fifteen
days' bombardment, and that in anv
case shrapnel would have been as ef.
fective as big shells, including incendi.
airy shells, except for the purpose Of
sheer destruction.
what | saw for myself is perhaps
more conclusive. lt is that, while large
parts of the town have suffered no In.
Jury, the famous LAen Hall and the
equally ancient though less rare and
beautiful Cathedral Of St. Martin are
practically destroyed, with a number
of quaint old houses around them, in.
cluding the 'Nieuwerk' A li,tle two.
story building in Spanish Renaissance
style, dating from 1920, attached to the
east end of Linen Hall and containing
the municipal Offices. With compare.
lively short-distance firing this result
is not to be regarded as accidental. Il
stands as clearly against the German
commanders as the less serious damage
to the Rheims Cathedral and the de-
struction of Louvain.
"Here, as at Louvain. the injury to
civilization is irreparabe. The high
roof of the hall is gone completely. Its
charred fragments strew the pavement
of the ground floor of the vast build.
ing. The windows are all shattered,
the tiny diamond panes lying amid
heaps Of brick and mortar within and
on the pavement outside. OF Nieuwerk.
which only was slightly damaged by
the earlier bombardment, nothing now
remains standing. The delicate pin.
nacles at the corners Of the halls sti'
point up to the sky strangely naked
without their familiar background, but
the fine rafters and long gallery Of the
cloth hall have disappeared, and re-
markable wall paintings are hopeiessIy
defaced.
"Nothing stands insids but the pill
lars. The great central tower shows a
huge rent in the upper centre where
the clock was, and on both sides the
tower facade of Cloth Hall has been
smashed in. Opposite this side Of the
halls several houses have been de-
stroyed, fragments only Of the outer
walls standing amid piles OF rubbish.
On the other side lies the cathedral. We
could not get inside, for the entrance
was blocked by mounds of still smoking
mortar and stone, on top OF which was
a little, faint flame throwing out Gu
rious little sparks. This was the re-
mains of the belfry. OF the interior
we could only see that there was no
longer a roof and that the floor was a
horrible chaos.
"The station was naturally the first
mark for the German guns, and IN the
neighboring square the houses large
factory and large school had been
knocked to bits, but all this is nothing
beside the loss of that which has been
the 10Y and pride of all good men for
500 wears, and having been demolished
in fortnight of frenzy can never be
renlaced"
New-York tribune., 1914-12-01
Kaiser, at Eastern Front,
Decorates Won Mackensen

Berlin (via The Hague TO London),
Nov. 3O.-The East is gradually com
ing into its own. Those familiar with
conditions have recognized for the last
shre. weeks that the centre OF I'M
portance has been transferred from
france 20 the Eastern war theatre
Tne departure oi Emperor Nilllap
% .he Eastern frontier. the appoint
Inent OF General Won Hindenburg as
a held marshal and the publication OF
pppreciatiye kilograms 10 the Eastern
commanders nave directed the alien
tion Of evcn the uninfOrmed public 10
IRE fact that the eycnt' in Poland are
% FER greater importance tnan those
In Fianders and along the Alsne.
The presence Of Emperor william ~
Yield Marshal Won Hindeaburg's mead
qaar;ers Is interpreted here rs indicat-
ing thai voryihing is thought 70 oe go,
i,,g eoi. Tho Emperor has conferred
The Order ~ Merit or General Won
Mackensen fog his victory G; Low1cz IN
the following telegram;
"Thc 9th Army CofEs, under your
safe and tested leadership. has again
forgh, with unr!vaiict b.eilinncy IN r
New-York tribune., 1914-12-01

hard but successful battle. fouT
achievements in the past days VIM WIN
stand in history as shining examples
of fortitude, endurance and valOr'
Maekensen Praises Troops
Communicate this TO our sPleho,,o "a
troops with my imperial thanks, 70
which wish TO give tangible form oy
eonferring upon you the Order OF Merit,
God be with you and our standards 'h
the futurel" of
General Won Mackensen, in an order OF
the day. issued when he had reeeNeo
the Emperor's telegram, said;
81 am rejoiced TO announce 70 my
heroic troops this sign Of appreciation
which belongs to the whole Nih'h
army" -, hos
been regarded as orc of the most prlli-
iant of the German generals; ne Ws5
the trusted adiutant of Field Marshal
Count Won Schlieffen when he was
chief of the General Staff, and instruct
ed Emperor william in mi itsry MS
tory. The Emperor later selected nm
az the immediate superior OF lhe
Crown Prince in the Danzig garrison
New-York tribune., 1914-12-01
Russians Thirty Miles
Inside German Border

london, Nov. 30.--Berlin officially re-
ports the failure of Russian ATTACK
on the Notifications east OF Darkeh-
men, thirty miles inside the German
frontier, in East Prussia. with heaVy
losses. DBrkehmen is eighteen mlies
southeast Of Insterburg and about the
same distance southwest OF Gumoln-
nen. The result of the battle is not
regarded IS # as much significance as
the fact that Germany has oihclaliy
announced the advance Of Russians on
German soil.
New-York tribune., 1914-12-01

an East Prussia between the Msznr
skes ni.d the River Angerapp Is OFF,
eiSily stated to be one days march.
An Austrian army is reported to be
ea,'centrating near the Pharovs. on the
to,Ssr distr.ct OF Rumania, which con-
,sins important oil fields. IL Is be-
isved the Germans will seek 20 main
,sip wth the utmost energy their po-
sl,,on in Poland until Austrie has an
eeoortunity Of performing her latest
task in the Balkans.
New-York tribune., 1914-12-01
S7,000,000 a Month
Levied on Belgium
to Feed Germans.

Amsteelam, Nov. 30.-A message
from Brussels to the "Handelsblad"
says that the German Governor of
the province of Brabant, in which
Brussels is located, convoked
meeting of fnanciers and told them
that Belgium must pay 35,000,0oO
francs (s7,OO0.oO0) a month for the
maintenance Of German troops.
In addition to this sum is is said
that Belgium must contribute a war
levy OF 375 100000 francs (s75.000.-
OOO) as penalty for violations
Of neutrality by Belgium and losses
ensuing therefrom to Germany.
New-York tribune., 1914-12-01
GREAT BATTLE ON
NOW IN THE WEST

Amsterdam, Dec. 1.-The "Handels-
blad's" Sluis correspondent says:
"A big battle is raging between the
User and the Lys. One hundred and
twenty thousand Germans have been
sent to Ypres in order to make final
attempt 20 capture the town.
"The garrisons in Flanders have been
reduced 10 minimum 10 provide
troops to prevent the Allies advancing
Oh Zounebekc and Langemarck.'
New-York tribune., 1914-12-01
GERMANY HAS PAID
LUXEMBURG $3lS,0OO

Luxembourg (via London), Nov. 3d.
The newspaper wort" announces Of
ficially that Germany thus far has paid
to Luxembourg 1,2S0,000 francs $685.
O00) for damages done to the fields and
crops by the passage of German troops,
and 31l,000 francs (s62,200) for the
use of roads and the damage done to
streets and buildings.
New-York tribune., 1914-12-01
COLLISION DAMAGES
BRITISH DESTROYER

London. Nov. 30.--A British de-
stroyer arrived at the River Tees Sat-
urday night badly damaged in the
stern as the result OF a collision with
a trawler in the North Sea.
New-York tribune., 1914-12-01
AUSTRIAN CASUALTIES
NOW ALMOST MILLION

Petrograd, Nov. 30.-On the basis
Of reports received in Petrograd
from Hungary ii is stated here to-
day that the Austro-IIungarlan cas-
ualties TO date amount 10 $4,000 Of
Gcers and 100000 men
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-27
MEDlAToRs PREPARE PROTOCOL
AND WILSON ORDERS TERMS
BE ACCEPTED.
NO INDEMNITY ASKED
hUERTA AND CARRANZA DELE
GATES MUST DECIDE UPON
NEW GOVERNMENT.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Niagara Falls, Ont, June 25.-Terms
fer composing all international differ
ences between the United States and
Mexico have been concluded The con-
ditions under which diplomatic rela-
tions will be resumed were embodied
in protocol which was signed by the
ambassador from Brazil, the ministers
of Chile and Argentina and the Ameri-
can and Huerta delegates.
The character of the settlement is
not expected to arouse opposition from
the constitutionalists, who will particI-
pate in and to a large degree would
mould the adjustment of ali interna-
tional disputes.
When new provisional government
is established to succeed that headed
by General Huerta the result of media
tion-recogniZed as a triumph for Pan
American diplomacy-will become ef
fective.
incidentally with the action taken
it was announced that the actual Sc
lection of provisional President and
the organization of the new govern
ment, which is considered a purely in
ternal problem, will be left to an in
formal conference Of representatives
of the constitutionalists-L Cabrera,
Rafael Zubaran and Jose Vasconcelos
and the delegates sent by General
Huerta to the mediation conference.
No formal adjournment of the medi-
ators will be taken, but there will be
no sessions while the representatives
of the two warning factions in Mexico
endeavor to arrive at an agreement on
the personnel of the new government,
the agrarian and other questions.
Wednesday nights formal session of
mediators and delegates prepared the
way for the complete settlement of the
difficulties between the United States
and Mexico growing out of the failure
of a Huerta officer at Tampico to sa-
Lutte the Stars and Stripes, which was
demanded as reparation for the arrest
of American bluejackets.
Terms of Protocol.
The single outstanding proviso in the
protocol is that the international prob
lem shall be declared adjusted on the
establishment Of the new provisional
government. The protocol sets forth;
THAT the United States, and Argen-
tina, Brazil and Chile-the mediation
countries-sh recognize the new pro
visional government and that thence
forth diplomatic relations between the
United States and Mexico shall be re-
sumed
THAT the United States demands no
indemnity and does not further exact
satisfaction for any of the incidents
connected with the patrol of Mexican
waters and invasion Of the country.
Adjust Private Claimst
THAT a commission shall be ap-
pointed to adjust private claims grow
ing out of the revolution and interna-
tional Incidents
The protocol was drafted and its
phraseology telegraphed to Washing
ton for approval.
At o'clock word came from Presi-
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-27
Lady Panohita Length Behind ceIesta

Denver. - Celesta, the 4-year-old
daughter of Sempronius and Rezia, re
peated her victory in the opening
handicap by capturing the Denver City
handicap at Overland Park Wednes-
day The trip of mile and an eighth,
with the top weight of 11G, was nothing
more than a romp for her. She JUS
titled the confidence placed in her by
the public, who sent her to the post
a to fayorite, by coming down the
wire six lengths to the good. Behind
her was Lady Panchita, who ran
splendid race, ana Orlin Kripp, second
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-27
Gen. Villa Takes za:atecas.

El Paso, Tex, June 25.-Zacatecas,
an important city of central Mexico,
fell into the hands of the Constitution
alists. This was announced by Gener-
al Villas officials here. Two of Villas
generals were wounded. AS the attack
could not have been made before Tues
day morning, according to local re-
ports. it was evident that General Villa
had completed another triumph by TAX
ing the federal stronghold by assault.
His previous victories in the north
had been accomplished in general only
after days Of fighting.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-27
Roosevelt Defends Perkins.

New York. - Theodore Roosevelt,
who returned to America upon the I'm
perator Wednesday, vigorously defend
ed George w. Perkins, chairman Of
the Progressive national executive
committee, whose resignation as chair
man was demanded recently by Amos
Pinchot, who declared that Perkins
affiliation with certain big business
interests made him unfit to hold his
position. when they read Perkins
out" said Colonel Roosevelt. they
will have to read me out, too
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-27
FOUR DYNAMlTERs FREED.
Harmon, Mooney, Painter and ShuP7
Have Sentences Committed.

Washington-Pre Wilson COM
muted to expire at once the sentences
imposed on Michael j. Hannon of
Scranton, Pa, Frank II. Painter of
Omaha, Neb., Fred j. Mooney of pu-
luth, Mimi, and William Shupe of Chi
cago, all convicted in the dynamite
conspiracy" cases.
The other twenty defendants, includ-
ing President Frank Ryan and other
leaders, must begin serving their SEN
tences in Leavenworth penitentiary.
Clemency for John II. Berry and Paul
j. Morrin, both of st. Louis. was with
held while they have opportunity to
submit separate petitions.
Harmon had been sentenced to three
years, Painter to two, Mooney and
Shupe each got year and day,
Barry got four years and Morrin three.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-27
Must Settle differences.


Must Settle Differences.
The results of the mediators' work
places the issue now squarely before
the Representatives of the warning
factions. On them will rest the re-
sponsibility for failure or success of
the peace plans as a whole.
The mediators and American dele
gates will stand by to lend helping
hand and give their counsel when
sought.
Luis Cabrera, Rafael Zubaran and
Jose Vasconcelos, the constitutionalist
delegates, are in Washington and
should arrive here in another day or
two, though final arrangements for
their coming has not been made.
At the close of the days conference,
Ambassador DaGama gave out a state
ment embracing the protocols which
were signed. He announced that three
articles of the peace plan had been
protocolized, and that these related
only to the international side of the
Mexican, problem.
I'VE deemed it advisable he said,
to invite the constitutionalist party to
send delegates to discuss with the
Mexican delegates the internal aspects
of the problems"
The protocols signed are as fol-
lows:
Article 1.-The provisional govern
ment referred to in the protocol No. 8
shall be constituted by agreement OF
the delegates representing the parties
between which the internal struggle in
Mexico is taking place.
Article H.-(A) Upon the constitu'
ton of the provisional government in
the City of Mexico the government OF
the United States of America will rec
ognize Immediately and thereupon dip
lomatic relations between the two
countries will be restored.
OBJ The government of the United
States of America will not in any form
whatsoever claim war indemnity OF
other international satisfaction.
(C) The provisional government will
proclaim absolute amnesty to all for
eigners for any and all political of
| lenses committed during luS peTlOu "
civil war in Mexico.
D) The provisional government viii
negotiate for the constitution of inter
national commissions for the settle
ment of the claims of foreigners on ac
count of damages sustained during-th'
period of civil war as consequence o
military acts or the acts of nationa
authorities.
Article IH.-The three mediatin'
| governments agree on their part to rec
ognize the provisional government OF
ganized as provided by section l of thu
protocol.
Protocol No. 8" referred to in thu
above was signed two weeks ago ant
set forth merely that provisional gov
ernment to be constituted as later pro
vided shall be recognized on certain
date, to be agreed upon Subsequent!
and from that time forward shall exer
else governmental powers until the in
auguration of a constitutional presi
dent
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-27
GEORGE simonton Found Dead.

Denver.-George e. Simonton, 81,
manager of the Rocky Mountain Fire
Underwriters Association, who lived at
1850 Clermont street, Denver, commit
ted suicide by drinking poison in City
park He was past grand master of the
Masons of Colorado and high in knight
Templary.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-27
Russian Ambassador Chosen.

Neutrality-suspicious. T. Mayre of
San Francisco, has been selected by
the President to be ambassador to
Russia.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-27

Premier B,ron If Scotland a Suicide.
London.-Lcrd Forbes, premier bar
on of Scotland, was found dead in a
hotel at Dundee with his throat cut.
He4had committed suicide. He was
eighty-five years old.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-27

Servian King Gives Throne to Son.
Belgrade, Servia.-King Peter | OF
Servia was reported to have abdicated
the throne in favor of his second son,
Prince Alexagder.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-27
confesses Beating Earn Boss.

Denver.-John Frazier, recently en-
ployed by w. w. AXton, grading con-
tractor, confessed to George Saunders,
acting chief of detectives, that he beat
and fatally wounded Christopher G.
Page, As, barn boss for Axton, in an
attempt to murder Page.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-27
|DICTATOR'S FATE is SEALED
United States Signs Peace Protocol With Mexico
Villa Captures Zacatecas

dent Wilson and Secretary Bryan au-
thorizing the American delegates to
sign it.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-04-02
ZIG s. s. CONVENTION

W. ~ Virgins. OF Dallas, President
of the State Sunday School Conven
ton. Is expected IN For, Worth this
afternoon. 10 complete Arrangements
for the convention in For, Worth on
March 24-27 The convention will b.
held IN the Chamber OF Commerce
Auditorium. and more than 2.oeo del
egates from all denominations are ex
pected to attend.
Rev = W Hutton. State Sunday
School Superintendent ~ the Chris
tian Church and Chairman Of the
Publicity OF the State Convention. Is
in active charge OF the local arrange
ments. Assisted by Virgins he Il
planning many interesting features.
The Fort Worth meeting will be tbs
10th annual convention Of the orEani
zation.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-04-02

alone his home town. don't like
prohibition. but Id rather have pro
hibition with Tom BAN than 90 have
antl-prohibition with any other man,
for | know he'll be governor OF Tex
as. and not just governor of faction
or locality"
A Judge OF the higher courts told
a little story which throws flood
OF light on the character OF Colonel
Ball: When he was elected TO con
gress. Is years ago" said this judge,
he owned stock In the Huntsville
National Bank. Al that time there
was much discussion OF legislation
looking To the diminution OF the priv
ilege OF the bankers. Ball sold his
stock in the bank. for. he said. i
must vote on laws concerning them.
and | don't intend TO be In posi-
ton to be influenced by my personal
interests That was 10 years before
public sentiment demanded OF pub
lie servants their undivided loyalty
to public duty. And that action shows
exactly the kind Of man Col. Hall is.'
Confidence Has Good Basis
Probably more than dozen antis
pronered him their unsolicited sup
port In less than an hour yesterday,
and n In pardonable confidence
which the Houston man expresses IN
the certainty OF IDS election. Withal
he shows the spirit Of humility that
should attend the man who realizes
that he IL about 10 assume great 70
sponaibllltles. Ne looks forward 10
bis service 81 the state with q ain
dencs. and some rplaclance, Coz he
realizes the tremendous need Of ~
construction. Ne doesn't uss Tho
term "feeansFuoilon. hut 1hai's the
meanlnF IT h|a talt. snd tas people
haas hal ~ lesea-srss'oa thai
mu.s - had A q. iisIaeia. Ausi's'