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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
SENATOR REED
WINS AGAINST
THE PRESIDENT
Nomination Of W, N, Collier
as Postmaster at Kansas
City Is Rejected in Exec
utive Session.
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Washington, Dec. is.--The nomi-
nation OF w. n. Collins as postmaster
at Kansas city. Mo-, recess ap-
pointment of President Wilson's. was
rejected today BY the senate. Senator
Reed opposed confirmation and the
senate rejected the nomination with
out debate.
MIR. Collins has been In office for
several Weeks. but his nomination did
not go TO the senate until today.
Early this week the senate refused
TO confirm J. u. Lynn, whose nomi-
nation 10 be district attorney for
western New York was opposed by
Senator O'Gorman
Some senators maintain that none
of the presidents recess appoint
ments Will be confirmed II they are
are Objectionable TO senator's from
the states involved and they aiso bold
that such reflections should operate
to prevent recess appointees from
holding office. In the case of Mr..
Lynn, the president ~ understood to
have maintained that he should hold
office until March 4, next, under the
recess appointment despite rejection
of the nomination.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
Summary of War
NeUs of Yesterday

No official German report has yet
been issued to stamp as accurate the
unofficial claims to u German victory
over the Russians which on Thursday
aroused enthusiasm to u high pitch
throughout the German empire.
The latest German statement on
the situation Is laconic. ''In Poland" !"
Il says. 1--WE continue to pursue the
rctreating enemy" Austria Is more
communicative than Berlin, for Vi
emma declares the Russian main
forces are being pursued on the en-
tire battle front of some $50 miles
from Galicia to that point in Poland
northeast OF Lowics where the Bzura
river cmpties into the Vistula.
AS regards part ut least OF this
statement. Pctrograd takes Issue with
Vienna, asserting that on tho left
bank of the Nistula an almost COM
plete lull in the lighting prevails. but
that all the attacks made against the
Russians have been repulsed. 1t Is
added, however that In connection
with the advance Of part Of the Rus
sian troops toward the Bzura and be-
cause the Austrlans are reinforcing
in the Carpatkians. .we have thought
iii to rearrange the positions Of SOME
of our army
The allies, according TO Paris. co.l-
tinue TO gain ground In Belgium and
France. Berlin, on the other hand,
asserts that the German operations
have resulted III repuIse to the al
lies at various places. in some in
stances with heavy casualties. Paris
says the French artillery has de-
stroyed two heavy batteries In the re-
gion Of Verdun.
The British protectorate over
Egypt has been declared In all the
garrison towns BY the firing OF sa-
lutte of 101 guns aud the raising of
the British flag. Prince Hussen Ke-
NAL has been appointed sultan of
Egypt
NJ Ribot the French minister Of
finance. has Informed the appropria
tons committee of the chamber of
deputies that France will not lack re
sources to continue the war to u fin
ish without faltering.
A news agency dispatch says Tur
key has yielded to the representations
OF the United States, Italy and Greee.
and will permit the departure from
Syria of consular representatives of
neutral countries.
Great Britain has recognized the
French protectorate over Morocco,
The British fleet in the Pacific
has been reinforced by the arrival at
Callao of the Australian battle cruis-
cr Australia.
The British admiralty denies that
any British warships we're sunk dur
ing the raid of the German cruisers
on the east coast OF England II says.
however, that two men were killed
and fifteen wounded aboard the de-
stroyer Hardy.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
Var Bulletins.

London. Dec. 10 f3:37 Il. M. )---'rhe
Daily Mails Pctrograd correspondent
says.
''Kussian cinforccmcnts are pour
ing % the front IN Poland and the is
size In tie fighting of Warsaw de-
pends on which side can fIiDg the
larger weight in numbers into the bat
tie line"
London, Dec. ~ f9:25 u. m.)IIlat
the British destroyer Hardy was among
the warships which engaged the Ger
man squadron that made a raid on the
east coast OF England last Wednesday
was disclosed, by an admiralty casu-
atty list issued tonight. The list shows
that two men were killed and fifteen
were wounded aboard the Hardy.
London, Dec. 10 (3:52 Il. M - a
Times correspondent in northern
France. writing under date Of Thurs
day. says:
'Thc allies have advanced. Their
troops are reported 10 have passed
MlddcIkcrIxe and 10 have broken
through the German line just below
Dixmudc.f
London, Dec. 10 (12:fGa n. m. ---I'Iie
admiralty has issued statement lie
Bying that any British warships were
lost during The recent raid by Ger
man squadron nn the east coast uf
England.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
VERDICT OF MURDER
WOULD CAUSE TROUBLE


Scarborough. England. Dec. IN tvin
London, Dee. ~. 2;f5 a. m.l--rhe
inquest Of the bodies OF those who
lost their lives In the bombardmcnt
of this place by a German fleet last
Wednesday was ended today. The
verdicts returned were similar to
those found at Hartlepool and Whit
by--that the victims were killed by
shells from German warships. The
foreman ~ the jury wanted TO use
the word murder" but the coroner
explained this would necessitatc the
prosecution OF someone.
A coast guard said In testifyins
that when the attack WAS opened on
Scarborough the German ships were
within coo yards of the castle which
stands on the promontory rising above
the harbor. lie said he believed that
nearly 500 shells were fired.
Former sheriff Turner of York, in
giving cNidcncc. expressed the strong
conviction that II waa not safe for
any women To remain in Scarhor.
ough.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
Firemen Present Testimony at.
Arbitration Hearing Of En-.
pIoyes and Railroad Man.
ayers,
LONG WAIT BEFORE
BECOMING ENGINEERS
Officials Fail 10 See Much Ad-
vantage to West in In
creased Freight Rates Al
lowed Eastern Lines,
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Chicago. Dec. iS.-Testimony fur
ther to Impress the western railroad
wage arbitration board with the fact
that the advent Of huge locomotives
has thrown many enginemcn out OF
employment, was adduced here today.
The witnesses, all firelnen. We're:
Henry Rose, Chicago 4 Northwestern.
Escanaba, Mich; William Ralston,
Denver a. Rio Grande, Pueblo. Colo;
l.. ]. Kane. Chicago, Milwaukee Il st.
Paul, Aberdeen, S. D.. Hugh M.
Jones, Great Northern. Great Falls.
Mont, and J, f. Sexton. Frisco rail-
road. sherman. Tex. They were ques-
toned by William s. Carter. president
OF the brotherhood of Locomotive
Tlremen and Enginemen, and cross
examined by James NJ. Shecan, attor-
ney for the ninety-eight railroads In
volved.
Freight Rate Advance.
The railroad managers present
were interested in news of the freight
rate advance granted by the Inter-
state Commerce commission. but said
they could not guage its effect until
details were known. and that its in
fluence among the roads party to the
arbitration would be comparatively
slight
Today's testimony served TO em-
phasizc much that was recorded be-
fore. namely. that the big Mikado.
Mallet and Consolidated locomotives.
Weighing double to quadruple the
weight of the smaller engines Of four
and five years ago, have replaced a
large number of the latter, ana the
crews have been forced out OF the
railroad field. II appeared that on an
average one crew would be dispensed
with for tsess crew placed on q biz
engine.
Working Forces Reduced.
BY the seniority rule recognized by
all railroads, the older engineers take
the new engines; the younger engi-
ncers become firemen and the young
er firemen lose their jobs. 1t was as
serted that only small percentage
of these can be cared for in the round
houses and shops because as matter
Of fact. the roundhouse and shop
forces are also reduced. The system
has the effect Of delaying the time
when fireman may expect to be-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
FOR AMERICAN JACkIES

Norfolk Va, Dec. 1s.--The navy
collier Cyclops sailed today for Vera
Cruz with Christmas gifts for men on
American warshlps In Mexican wa
ters. She Is expected to meet the col
lier Brutus at Key West and trans
fer part Of her cargo to that vessel.
The Brutus will go to Cuba and South
American ports with presents for
warships in those waters
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
BANK EXAMINERS ON
SALARY HEREAFTER

Washington. Dec. lS,-Comptrolle er
OF the Currency Williams tonight an
nouncod that changes have been COM
plcted In the system OF national bank
examinations authorized In the fed
eral reserve act. The old fee system.
under which examiners in few dis
tricts were very highly paid. has been
abolished and all examiners put on
salary. The country has been divided
into twelve districts. corresponding 10
the twelve federal reserve districts.
There win be chief examiner IN
each district. with headquarters In the
city where the federal bank is located.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
IiusSIA.

Petrograd. Dec. 1S,--rhc following
statement from the general stuff Of
the Russian army was made public
tonight:
"On the left bank OF the Viatula an
almost complete lull on nearly all OF
the front has replaced the attacks
made by the enemy In the course Of
the past few days. All these attacks
we repulsed.
In connection with the advance of
part OF our troops toward the Bbura
river tRussian Poland) and In view
of the fact that the Austrians are con-
tinually receiving relnforcements In
the Carpathians. we have thought fit
to rcarrapge the positions of some OF
our armies.
I'VE checked the offensive of the
enemy yesterday In western Galicia.
On the front between Sanck and lisko
we have succeeded In our offensive
and have captured three thousand
prisoners, several guns and mitrail-
leuHes,"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
ARGENTINA TRYING
FOR LOAN IN NEW YORK
10y -o'mss ,oossn SPECIAL lt.sso VIA

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'Bucnos Aires, Dec. lS.-Thc minis
ter Of finance Is endeavoring TO ne
gotiate loan of $4,000. 600 in New
York.
The transports Pampa and Chaco
have departed for the United States,
having on board the crew which will
man the Argentine battIeship Moreno,
which was built at Camden, ~ j.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19

Met at noon.
January "a was selected as the uas
Tor eulogies for the late Representa-
i've Bremner Of New Jersey.
Representative Gardner testiiieu
before the naval committee. urgihs
increases OF sea defenses.
Hearings We're continued on thf
"ill to limit cold storage or FOOD
Passed legislative, executive aho
judicial appropriation bill carrying
about $36. 100000
Began consideration of postoiiice
appropriation bill
inuian appropriation bill CARRYING
sS,l3o,s0O. reported.
Naval affairs committee conciuueu
hearings on annual appropriation Dill
heated argument between Represeh-
'ative Gardner of Massachusetts anu
sion.
. Adjourned at 5;s5 p. m. to noon
Saturday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
The Day in Congress


Met at NOON
Hearings were resumed on the
Philippine bin.
Agricultural committee began an
inquiry into the recent epidemic OF
loot aud mouth disease among cat,ie'
Senator Sheppard spoke on ms con-
stltutional prohibition amendment
Rejected the nomination OF w. y.
Collins as postmaster at Kansas eils'
Mo.
Adjourned at i:32 p. m. to noon'
Saturday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19

Berlin. Dec. Is Thy wireless to Say
Vile, i. 1.-THE official press bureau
today gave out tho following items:
although the headquarters report
Is chary of details there is general cx-
pectatlon that tho Russian defeat will
prove to have been complete.
While nearly the whole press rs
disposed to consider Field Marshal
Won fiindenburg's victory in the light
of an utter crushing of the Russians
the military critic of the vorwaerts
speaks In q more moderate tone.
The talk of destructive defeat
Of the Russians Is for the present
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19

Chicago. Dec. 1s.--Maj Edward s.
Bigelow, United States army, retired
veteran of the civil and Spanish
American wars died here today. aged
65. He Is survived by widow and
Il son.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19

Paris. Dee Is t10:dS y. m)--'rhe
following official communication was
issued tonight:
We Nave gained some ground
along the downs at the northeast Of
Nleuport. We have repnlsed two
strong countcr-attacks by the enemy
ut the north of the road between
Ypres and Mcnin.
The British troops have advanced
slightly In the region OF Armentieres.
"Our artillery has destroyed two
heavy batteries In the region Of Yer
dun.
There is nothing OF Importance 10
report from the other parts OF the
front"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
Official Reports From Press Bureaus
of BeIIigerent European Nations

senseless and misleading exaggera-
tlon, this critic says. An army OF a
million mon like tho russian army
which, indeed. In the last four weeks
has suffered severe losses but which
always has been able to fill the gaps
with recruits does not lei itself be
destroyed under the present condi-
tions on a front Of several hundred
kllometers CA kiIometer Is about
two-thlrds OF a mile).
'Vienna's report indicates that the
Russians still are maintaining the ag-
gressive In the CarpathIans, but de-
clares that they are retrcatlng else-
where.
"A special dispatch from Geneva
reports that different groups of tho
Egyptian national party have point
cd out to representatives Of the Italian
government that the Egyptians would
be loyal 10 Italian Tripolitania and
would be better neighbors for Italy
than I q the British.
In The German raid on the Eng
ish east coast two British destroycrs
were destroyed and one was heavily
damaged
General Wcltchko. the Russiau Of
flcer Of Port Arthur fame, has boon
killed near Lodz.
"Nealcs reports that Turkish troops
are fifteen miles from the Suez canal.
"A special committee ~ the Rums-
nian conservative party has approved
the continuation of neutrality"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
Great Demonstration Takes
Place When American Gifts
Are Received for Bereaved
Children.
N0TABLES OF EMPIRE
EXPRESS GRATITUDE
Unique Method of Showing
Sentiment Of ''6ood viii toI
Men, Strikes Responsive
Chord in KaiSer'S Capital,
lsy so~s'ss ioonr.l srse'At ts.sso wirsi

Berlin. Dec. ~ '(via London. Dec.
10, 5;I5 a. m.) = The American
Christmas gifts for the children Of
fallen German soldiers arrived today.
They were accompanied from Naples
by representatives OF the German
foreign office.
A reception was given this after
noon by the municipality of Berlin
for the formal presentation OF the
gifts. II was attended by the lord
mayor. leading city functionaries
Baron Mumm Won Schwarzenstein,
representing the foreign office; Prince
Hatzfeldt, president of the German
Red Cross. which undertakes the dis
tributlon of the gifts; James w. Ger
ard, the American Ambassador, his
wife. and other members OF the em-
bassy. and the empress two chief la
dies in waiting. The crown princes
three eldest sons. dressed In sailor
suits, were also present and attracted
much attention.
American and German tiags.
Five hundred girls and boys with
American and German flags were
stationed on the broad stairway of
the town hall and awaited the arriv-
al Of the official party, and picked
choir OF children sang Christmas
carols around Christmas tree.
The lord mayor IN the course of
his speech of welcome said:
This noble deed VIII be kept in
our memory for long time as a
pledge to US that our worldly quarrela
are overpowered by the gospel Peace
on earth. good will to men
Expressions OF Gratitude.
The Nerd Deutsche zeituna,. COM
menting editorially on the arrival of
the gifts. says:
"Wh extend the capitals hearts
welcome to this demonstration, free
from any political design and an ex-
preston of pure love and humanity,
whose value the German people know
how TO appreciate, even in the stress
of war time.
The Christmas festival has not
lost its charms to the souls Of Ger
mans by reason Of the war forced
upon us
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
-AUSI1lIA.

Vienna. Dec, Is tyia Loudon. f0;a5
y. m.)--The foil wing official. state
ment was made public today:
The beaten Russian main forces
are being pursued on the entire battle
front, 400 kilometers Wide (about $50
mllesl from krosno tGalcla) to the
mouth of the Bzura river Gin Poland1.
where Ii empties Into the Vistula.
THE enemy yesterday was driven
from his positions north Of the Car
pathians betwecn Krosno aud Zah-
liczyn. On the lower Donajec river,
we and our allies are doing battle with
the enemy's rear guard.
In South Poland. our advance SO
far has been made without important
fighting. Plotrkow. day before yes
terday and Przedtorz yesterday were
stormed.
The heroic garrison at Przemysl
mas continued further fighting in front
Of the fortress with success.
The situation in the Carpathians
has not yet substantially changed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
While Advantage Is Believed
10 Lie With Kaiser'S Troops
Magnitude Of Success Is
Questioned,
BERLIN NEWSPAPERS
SHOW DISAPPOINTMENT
Allies Move Forward Slowly in
Belgium and France, With
Every Foot Gained Stub
bornly Opposed,
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London. Dec. rs U0.f5 y. m. AT
though there seems no doubt that the
Russians are retreatlng. and that for
the present any anticipation the al
lies may have OF an early invasion
of Germany must be dismissed. con-
siderable mystery surrounds the re-
ported decisive victory " the Ger
mans which Berlin celebrated last
night.
Vienna gives a few details Of the
fighting IN the east The claim IN
made that tho Russians have been
driven out OF the positions north OF
the Ctrpathian mountains from Kros-
no TO Takliezyn, which would indl-
cate that part Of the southern line
of railway In Galica again Is In the
hands OF the Austrians. aud that Pio-
irkow and another central Poland
town have been stormed. but silence
Is maintained as regards porth Po-
land, where the German Victory Il
said to have been achieved.
German Papers Disappointed.
The German official dcport dis
misses this battle with the statement
that "in Poland we are still pursuing
the enemy. who continues to give
way"
Amsterdam dispatches serve to
hcighten the confusion over the sItu-
alton by quoting Berlin papers re-
ceiyed there today as expressing dis
appointment al the fact that no
names OF battleiields are mentioned.
that no tangible results OF the fighting
are disclosed. aud that no lists arc
given Of the number Of captured
guns and prisoners. some disappnipt-
ment II expressed here al the silence
of the Russians aud adyiccs from Pet
roErad are awaited eagerly
Allies Progress slowly.
The allies offensive in the west
continues 10 progress very slowly.
according TO the Paris communication
although tho agsresate gains claimed
during the last week Indicate a con-
siderable advance in Flanders and In
the vicinity OF Arras. where the al
lies seemingly are making their
greatest efforts in the belief that PEN.
etration OF the German lrcs would
compel u general German retiftment.
II liz still, however. matter OF siege
warfare in Belgium aud France. Ber-
lin says many Of the attacks of the
allies are being repulsed with heavy
casualties which are Increased when
the Germans mine uenches which the
allies are compelled to evacuate.
No British Ships Sunk.
The admiralty denounces the Ger
man report that the ships which raid
cd the east coast OF England last
Wednesday sank two destroyera. say
ing no British ships we're lost.
In reply TO a request from the COR
porations Of lIartlepool and West
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19

The admiralty denounces the Ger
man report that the ships which raid
cd the east coast OF England last
Wednesday sank two destroyera. say
ing no BritiGh ships we're lost
In reply to a request from the COR
porations OF Iartlepool and West
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-19
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington, Dec. iS.-New Mex
leo. Rain or snow and colder Sat
urday; Sunday fair.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-25

evidence Of two or three witnesses
developed into a rather peculiar
state of affairs, not very credit
able to some Of the parties inter
ested. It seems that one party Was
given a share of stock in a COM
pany in process OF formation to buy
"a blooded stallion and another got
a share at half price. These names
were used as a bait to catch others
who paid full price for their stock.
1t also developed that Kenah had
offered to return all documents to
the parties today OF tomorrow if
they were dissatisfied and that the
horse in question had been placed
in charge of Ira Noble and that
Kenah was paying sll expenses.
When this state of affairs develop
ed, the district attorney asked for
a continuance until / 80 this after
noon: At that hour he asked the
court to dismiss the case and dis
charge the defendant. The motion
was granted. i
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-25
FRANCIS 6. AEWLAADS

The announcement OF Francis G..
NeMlands as democratic candidate
at the primary election for the
office Of United States senator APP
pears elsewhere. Mr.. Newlands is
so well known to the people of.
Nevada that it is almost impossible
to say anything in his favor that is
not already known.
AS a representative of the state
of Nevada in the United States
Senate. he ranks high as q con-
structive statesman. Bis ability,
energy ind forcefulness are felt
among the nations lawmakers To
him, more than any one else in
or out of congress. belongs the
credit of the law for the reclama-
ton of the arid lands Of the inter-
mountain states. This alone should
.entitle him to the support of the
voters Of Nevada.
But aside from his record, there
is a matter that should appeal
strongly to every democrat in the
state, and that is the control OF the
senate by the democratic party:
After years OF struggling to drive
prlyilegss and special interests from
The senate the democfstic party OBJ
tanned control of that l,ody on the
18th of March 1918. Thai q desper-
ate effort will be made at the fall
election by the republicans to re-
gain control Of the senate lie known
TO all conyersant with the trend of
political activity. Neysds is M
of the states counted oa tc make q
republican gain.
Democrats should consider this
phase Of the political situation and.
stand solidiy behind Mr.. NeaIands
at the primary and general election.
Three should be no wavering in
The ranks. The stake is tho afsst to
permit petty jealousies and spite
to stand in the way Of q glorioas
democratic victory. By supporsiiDs
him you IRE supporting Presiaent
Wilson and hisNpoliciss.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1914-07-25
AUIgM0BILE D0NIs

An eastern Chamber Of Com
merca has adopted the following
pertinent sDont'ss, for automobile
drivers which. apply here as we'll
as elsewhere. We quote spme IL
them for the benefit Of the speed
boys Of Eastern Nevada, which
applies to all cislae D road burn.
ers:
Cont run fast into or acfoss
ssriAin highways.
Don't take blind cur E too fast.
DON'T run on the wrong side Of
the road.
Don't forget that children dash
suddenly and unexpectedly.
Don't take chances ia passing
street cars when passenger are
boarding or leaving.
Don't fail to sound your horn
before passing other vehicles.
Don: forget ttat d eak or i per-
sop may be lust srau1d the turn.
Don't forget that the other Eel.