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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

rFsAgss GaSsasx al tss A4ssk
II. R.--Ths following seheaule dg-
ures are published only as Information
and are not guaranteed:
Train No. 21-Leaves GoIdsboro
6:4E q. m for Raleigh. Durhan.
Greensboro. Asheville and Waynes-
vile. Through train to AsheviIle,
handles chair car to Waynesville.
Makes connections al Greensboro for
all points North and East, and at
Asheviile with Carolina Special for
Cincinnati. Chicago and all Western
points.
Train No. 1SS-Leaves Goldsboro at
200 p. 10. for Raleigh, Durham and
Greensboro. Handles through Pull
nan sleeping car from Raleigh to At
lanta, arrives Atlanta 5:25 a. m, max
ing connection for New Orleans, Tex
as, California and all Western points.
also connects at Greensboro with
through trains for all Northern and
eastern points.
Train No. 181-Leaves Goldsboro at
sos p. m. for Raleigh. Durham and
Greensboro. Makes direct connection
at Greensboro with solid Pullman
sleeping car, train for Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York
and all Eastern and Northern points.
Connects also at Greensboro with
through Tourist Sleeping Car for Los
Angeles and San Francisco.
Train No. 111-Leaves Goldsboro ut
l0:45 p. m. for Raleigh, Durham and
Greensboro. Handles Pullman Sleep
ing Car from Raleigh to Winston
Salem. Makes connection at Green's
boro with through train for Atlanta
and New Orleans, also makes connec-
ton for Asheyille, Chattanooga, st.
Louis, Memphis, Birmingham and al
Western points.
For detailed Information, also for
trip rates account various occasions.
Pullman Sleeping Car reservations
ask any Southern Railway Agent or
information concerning special round
communicate with the undersigned:
H. F. Cary, General Passenger
Agent, Washington, D. G.
O. F. York, Travelling Passenger
Agent, Raleigh, N. C.
b II. Hardwick, Passenger Traffic
Manager or E. Fl. Coapman, Vice Pres
ident & General Manager, Washing
ton, D. G.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

Two story new dwelling on East
Centre Street. Light, water and gas.
Mrs. Annie D. Hills two story dwell
ing on North James street.
A large vacant curne lot on Park
Avenue opposite Col. J. D. L~angston's
fronting $50 feet on Park Avenue and
200 feet deep. Will sell as a whole or
sub-divide.
Another vacant lot on Park Avenue
corner of Park Avenue and Herman
Street opposite Mr.. Y~e1verton's HON
and right at the Park entrance. Size
100x170 feet.
Vacant lot at the rne of Herman
and Beach streets, 174x200 feet.
Vacant lot corner Of Ash and Leslie
streets, 105x210 feet.
Nice 81 room cottage at Bellevue.
formerly owned by Mr.. Isaac Crow.
The Richard w. Edgerton home
place in Greenleaf. Nice two stoly
home located in 2 Ia acre lot.
Several vacant lots at Park Heights
Two vacant lots on George street
corner of Vine, 55x142 feet each.
Several farms near the city.
For particulars apply to
JOE A. PARKER,
Insurance and Real Estate,
lis e. Centre Street
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27
NORFOLK seUTaKkn RAILReAn
Reate Of the
sNIGHT EXPRESS.

Schedule in Effect June Ia, 1914.
N. B.-The following schedule hR-
ures published a. information only,
and are not guaranteed
Trains Leave Goldsboro.
1925 p. m. Daily-"Night Express,
pullman sleeping Car, New Bern
to Norfolk. Arrive Norfolk, 1870
$50 a. m. Daily-For Beaufort.
Washington and :1orfolk. Ar
rive Norfolk 3:55 p. m. Parlor
car service between New Bern
and Norfolk.
3:15 p. m. Eaily-For Beaufort and
intermediate points. Connects
at New Bern for Oriental.
Trains Leave Wilson.
500 a. m. DaiIy-For Washington
and Norfolk.
500 p. m. Daily Except Sunday for
Washington.
1885 p. m.-Daily-"Night Express,
for Norfolk. Pullnaa slsGpins
TraiEs Arrive Goldsboro.
Daily $40 a. M, 11:25 a. m, 9:15
D. N.
For further Information and reser
vation OF sleeping q space, appIy
to r. w. Tatem, G.. A., or J. L. Roy
all, u. T. A. Goldsboro. North Caro-
lima.
j. D. STACK, H. S. Lizard,
Gen. Supt. g. p. q.
NORFOLK. VA.
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FOR SOLICITOR WAYNE COUNTY
COURT.

To the Democratic Voters of Wayne
County:
I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination for
Solicitor of the County Court of Wayne
County. I will highly appreciate the
support of the good .eople of the
county. If honored with the nomina-
ton, I shall endeavor to faithfully full
fill the duties of this office.
W. w. PIERCE.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27
isOrdered Kidneys Cause Much Misery

With pain and misery by day, sleep
disturbing bladder weakness at night
tired, nervous rundown men and wo-
men everywhere are glad to know that
Foley Kidney Pills restore health and
strength, and the regular action OF
kidneys and bladder. For sale by
Hicks & H&wley.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27
FOR SOLICITOR OF COUNTY COURT

/ hereby that I am a can
didate for the office of Solicitor OF
the County Court Of Wayne County,
subject to The action of the Democratic
County Convention
Having served in this petition for
the past few months, by appointment
and until erection, according = law,
the record OF my service aud connec-
ton with the Court are opal to aud
before the people.
If nominated and elected, l shall
continue to discharge the duties Of the
office conscientiously, and to the best
OF my ability.
Respectfully,
EARLE A. HUMPHREY.
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Bur xoun suIr GASES. rnrNRs

BUR x0ua SUIT CASES, TRUNKS
and travelling Bags at your own
price assal- Eight hundred big bar
gains to select from. Regular s1.B0
Suit Case for CSC. A good $3.50 val
ne In a suit case for. $3.50. A $3.50
leather suit case for s. $50. Four
stores the reason we sell them
cheap. The Goldsboro Loan Co,
Walnut Street. Goldsboro, N. c.,
under Hotel Kennon.
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FOR LEGISLATURE.

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the nomination for member
Of the House Of Representatives from
Wayne County subject to the action
of the Democratic Primaries and
County Convention.
The support of my friends will be
appreciated.
MATT FL. ALLEN.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

STRAY GALA nice grade Jersey
heifer C II, apparently three or four
months old, color fawn and white,
was found in the pasture at the State
Hospital, and will be delivered to
owner on proof of property and pay
ment for this notice-and expenses
of keep. J. w. Bryan, Steward. ct
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

The musical program rendered last
night by the choir Of the First Bap-
fist church, and several friends who
assisted them, was highly enjoyed by
all. The pipe organ, violen and flute
selection was unusually well render
ed. rejecting with much credit, the
training of the musicians.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27
Clears Complexion-RemOyes Skin
RIAmiShGS.

and disfgured with pimples, eruptions
blackheads. red rough skin, or suffer.
ing the tortures of Eczema, itch, tet-
ter, salt rheum. Just ask you drug
gist for DR.. Hobson's Eczema Oint-
ment. Follow the simple suggestions
and your skin worries are over. Mild
soothing, effective. Excellent for ba
bies and delicate, tender skin. Stops
chapping. Always helps. Relief OF
money back. Soc, at your druggist.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27
FOR COUNTY COMN1ssIoNER.

/ herby announce myself a candidate
for the office of County Commissioner
of Wayne County, subject to the will
of the Democratic Convention. and will
appreciate any support that I may re-
ceiye: If nominated and elected 7
promise to do my duty without expec-
tation of reward or the fear of hurt.
]. r. JINNETT.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

FOR RENT-Seven room house in
good repair, with light and water,
4O4 George Street. Two furnished
rooms 81 James street. Apply to
L. FL. Castex.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

Mrs. William Urbansky, of. Sails
bury, who, accompanied by her sister
Miss Judith Edwards,{ and cousin,
Miss Gertie Edwards, has been in the
north for some time, has returned,
and will visit her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Asher Edwards before returning
home.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

LOST-Whi1e driving in automobile, a
young mans grey coat. Finder will
return to Argus and receive suitable
reward.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

Il = = i # y y 4 = = = j. = 4 !
i Cut out this coupon, and present =
3 it at Williams Drug Store and y
i they will exchange it for twenty
= five votes in Trade Booster Con- =
& test.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

Ruffin Lodge, No. 6, Knights Of Pyth-
las, meets every Friday night in
Castle Hall, second floor, Odd Eel
lows building, John Street, at 500
o'clock. Visiting Knights cordially
welcome.
Goldsboro Council, No. |, il. O. q. A.
NJ, meets every Thursday evening
at s o'clock in Junior Order Hall,
second floor, Odd Fellows Building,
John street. Cordial welcome to all
visiting brethren.
Wayne Lodge liz, A. f. and A. NJ,
meets every Monday evening at 8
o'clock in Epstein Hall corner Wal
nut and Centre SITS. Visiting breth-
rem welcome.
Neuse Lodge, No. 6, L. O. O. F., meets
every Tuesday evening at 500 o.
clock in their own hall. Cordial vel
come to visitors.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

Canvass for advertisements for the
Argus and receive 100 votes for every
dollars worth of advertising.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

Third episode "Million Dollar Mys-
terry and imp two reel drama ain All
Things Observation-Disclosures today.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

Initial correspondence cards sold
~ Hicks & Hawley's Drug Store-the
lace where you will eventually trade.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

HAZEL DAWN IN GONE OF OUR
GIRLSr- CRYSTAL WEDNESDAY
AND THURSDAY.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

THREE OR FOUR ROOMS For Rent.
with use of barn and stables if de-
sired. Mrs. j. H. Morris, 407 N.
William street.
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LODGE DIRECTORY.

Lodge No. 1873, B. p. o. e.
meets Thursday night in the Elks
Home, 105 Chestnut street which is
open daily from $3.50 to / a. m.
Visiting brothers entitled to register
to Lodge or Home.
Mapro1ia CamD. No. 100. WOOdmen of
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sPAID IN FULL AT THE CRYs-
tai TODAY.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

@PAID IN FULL, AT THE CRYS-
TAI TODAY.
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FOR RENT-Desfrab1e@ofh in Grant
building-unexpfl ed leasa Apply
P. O. Box 322, City. m W s
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

!, SECOND EPISODE sTHE TREY o.
HEARTS.-ACME TOMORROW.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

the World, meets every
Tuesday night at 1880
o'clock, in Odd Fellows
Building, second floor.
Visiting brethren in good
standing welcome.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

Miss Linny, the capable and popular
head nurse Of The Go1dsboro Hospit-
al, is again at her duties, after spend
ing a season in rest, and recreation
at her home city Of Torrento, Canada
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27
I CT
A. B. AUSTIN & CO..

We have furnished Ice to Goldsboro
patrons for years. We are again at
your service. Prompt and free deliv-
cry. Phone 107. tt
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LOCAL BRIEFS.

LOCAL BRIEFS.
Mr.. A. A. Miller is on a business
trip to Winston-salem-
Miss Ella Gulley is on a visit to
friends in Snow Hill.
Miss Kate Jeffreys returned home
Saturday night from New York.
Miss Clyde Smith returned last
night from spending a While at
Wrightsville Beach.
Miss Ruth Griffin, who has been
spending her vacation near Elm City,
has returned to the city.
Mrs. Philip Peacock, of the country,
who has been visiting relatives, re-
turned yesterday to her home.
Mr.. S.. H. Grow, an old GoldsbOro
boy, who has been residing in Balti-
more, is in the city spending his va
cation with relatives.
There will be a meeting of he
Board of Stewards of st. Paul Metho-
dist church in the Sunday School
room tonight at s o'clock.
The Argus was in error Saturday
in regard to the primary returns. IN
stead of Mr.. NH. Aliens vote in the
fourth ward reading eleven, it should
have read unanimous.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

Mr.. A. A. Miller is on a business
trip to Winston-Salem.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

Miss Ella Gulley is on a visit to
friends in Snow Hill.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

Miss Kate Jeffreys returned home
Saturday night from New York.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

Mrs. Philip Peacock, of the country
who has beer visiting relatives, re
turned yesterday to her home.
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E..

2 i, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Ground Floor National Bank Building,
Phone los.
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Miss Ruth Griffin, who has been
spending her vacation near Elm CITY
has returned to the city.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 191?-19??, 1914-08-27

Miss Clyde Smith returned last
night from spending a While at
Wrightsville Beach.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-12-03
BRIGHTEST OF midas GEMS
Beauty Spots That Are to Be Found
in the Valleys and Uplands Of
kashmir.

1t has been said that India is the
brightest jewel in the British crown,
but n cannot realize the brightness
of the gem to the full until one has so
journed for a space in that veritable
Greenland situated in the wedge Of
mountains forming the north center
boundary Of that peninsula. No other
country in the world can boast of such
a diversity of scenery, or is so full Of
beauty spots as the valleys and up
lands of Kashmir, a writer in the Wide
World states. Snow-covered noun
tains, pine clad hills, rushing torrents,
clear streams, limpid lakes, and broad
alluvial plains all combine to make up
this wonderland, which forms the sum
mer haunt of many jaded plainsmen
from the sultry environments of India
OF late, alas! the ubiquitous globe trot,
ter has discovered it. and his excess
sive supply Of cash brings higher
prices, silk socks and white waist.
coats into a paradise where boiled
shirts" and other appurtenances of an
evil civilization should never have
been allowed to penetrate.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-12-03
WAS REAL PIONEER
JAMES BRADLEY PASSES AWAY
IN DAKOTA ODD FELLOWS
HOME.
HAPPENINGS OF THE STATE
What Is Going On Here n There
That Is of Interest to the Read
ers Throughout South cako-
Ia and Vicinity.
Western Newspaper Union News service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Sioux Falls.-James f. Bradley, VINO
was widely known in the pioneer days
of the Black Hills and the northwest
as the kit Carson" of the northwest
died in the Odd Fellows home at Dell
Rapids after a prolonged illness. He
was born in Indiana in 1889, ano his
FIFE was filed with thrilling incidents
which would have furnished the basis
for q novel.
In 1876 he located in the Black
Hills, arriving soon after the first
white men reached the hills to remain
following the discovery of gold In
Deadwood gulch and other sections OF
the hills. Himself and another man
cut the logs for the first structure
erected on the present site of the
thriving town of Spearfsh. He also
aided in constructing the second build
ing in the then new town. or the
daring and hardy settlers in the new
town he was largely instrumental in
going over the route-then exceedingly
al gcroUs because of roaming warlike
Sioux Indians-and opening a road to
Bismarck, n. d.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-12-03
That Printer Again!

The advertisement had puzzled the
applicants, but the rector was still
more puzzled when some fifty or more
ladies ranged themselves alongside
his house at the appointed hour.
Il can keep a set of books" re-
piled the first applicant, but ! haven't
a bass voice"
The rector seemed still more puz-
zled.
Indeed" went on the fair one, II
don't think you'll get a lady clerk with
a bass voice"
A light seemed to dawn on the rec
tor, and he took a paper off the side
table and looked for his advertise.
ment. This was how ii ran:
Lady clerk wanted, with good bass
voice"
THE insertion of a d has caused
all this trouble" he said with a smile,
as he dismissed the fifty anxious ap.
p~licants. Il wanted a lay clerk"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-12-03
TO SETTLE Mine TROUBLES
WILSON NAMES BODY TO HANDLE
COLORADO STRIKES.
Operators Failure to Aid Mediation
Disappoints observation-disclosures
Committee Is Favored.

Washington, Dec. president
Wilson has announced the appoint
ment of Seth Low of New York,
Charles w. Mills of Philadelphia, and
Patrick Gilday of Clearfield, Pa, as a
commission through which future diff
ferences between operators and
miners involved in the present Colo
RADIO coal strike may be settled,
The commission, officials explained,
was not appointed to deal with the
existing differences which have caused
riotinS and bloodshed in Colorado. Hy-
well Davies and w. r. Fairly, the
conciliators who have been attempting
to settle the strike for several months,
will continue in their efforts to have
the operators and miners agree on a
settlement of the present strike.
In a statement announcing the ap-
pointment of the commission, the Pres
ident expressed the very earnest and
sincere hope that the parties may see
in it not merely their own good, but
a duty which they owe to the COM
munities they serve and to the nation
itself, to make use of this instrument
tally of peace and render strikes of
the kind which has threatened the or
der and prosperity Of the great State
Of Colorado a thing of the past"
The appointment of such a commits.
sion was contemplated in the plan for
temporary settlement of the strike
which the President proposed several
months ago and which was accepted
by the miners, but rejected by the OPP
orators. One Of the chief objections
of the operators to the plan was the
naming of the commission.
The President announced in his
statement that the commission will
place themselves cat the service alike
Of the miners and the operators of the
mines of Colorado in case controversy
between them should in the future de,
velop circumstances which would rem,
der mediation the obvious fay of peace
and just settlement.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-12-03
Held Up and Robbed.

Parker.-At about $40 o'clock in
the morning, while w. M. Mazur,
salesman for the Milliard-Gemz com,
pany of Milwaukee was IN his way
from the Wentwort hotel to the North.
western depot he was accosted by a
masked mar at the First National
bank corner and commanded to throw
up his hands, the robber accompany,
ing his demand with a revolver in
Mazur's face. Mazur was quickly re
lieved Of his pocketbook containing
about SIS. The robber then ran. Or
the same night the Northwestern tick
ct office was broken into in an at,
tempt at robbery, but the thief was
frightened away before getting any
thing.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-12-03
HardestY Trial.

Rapid City.-Mother was arrayed
against daughter in the trial Of George
Hardesty of Keystone for the alleged
murder last June Of Homer Shank.
of the same place. when Mrs. Hardes-
ty took the stand in defense of her
husband and denied that her daughter,
Olive Wilhelm, had had illicit relations
with her stepfather, Hardesty, as the
girl had testified the day before. Miss
Wilhelm was engaged to be married
to Shank and the wedding was to have
occurred the day following the date of
his death by shooting on a lonely
country road. Mrs. Hardesty endeav-
ored to establish an alibi for her hus-
band by declaring that he was at home
in her presence all the night Of the
murder.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-12-03
Corn Shipments Heavy.

Mitchell.-Heavy shipments Of corn.
at the rate of three or -four trainloads
daily, are being shipped to the grain
centers from the fields in the farming
country adjacent to Mitchell. Accord
ing to railroad officials, the ship
ments this fall have fulfilled the prom
Use of a bumper crop and much money
is coming into the country as the re-
suit Of the grain movements. Many
of the railroad stations lear Mitchell
are requesting from 10 to 20 empty
cars daily to handle their corn ship
ments. Up to the last few days there
has been a shortage on "empties," but
the supply is now reported to be even
with the demand. Most of the grain
elevators in the shipping towns are
employing from three to five shelters
each to shell the corn as it is brought
in from the farms.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-12-03
Man Without Arms and Leqs Dies.

Aberdeen.-Chas. II. Willard, aged
62, died at his home at Westport, after
an illness of but two days, of pneu-
monia. He was born in New York in
1852, and was among the early settlers
in this section of South Dakota. In
February, 1901, he was caught in a
blizzard on the prairie and vas so
badly frozen, both arms and both legs
had to be amputated. He was looked
after, after his misfortune, by his
aged mother, who died two weeks ago
at the age of 9S years, and by Mr.. and
Mrs. Hans Wording, with whom they
lived on Mrs. Wizards farm, which
Willard and his mother willed to the
couple in consideration Of their care
for them. Willard was an only child
and had never married.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1914-12-03
U. S. REJECTS DECLARATION
Refuses to Accept PiecemeaI Adoption
of London Restrictions During
European War.

Washington, Nov. 27.-The decided
stand taken by the United States gov
ernmentin in refusing to accept piecemeal
adoption of the principles of the Dec
laratio1 Of London as a guide to COM
mercial restrictions to be imposed dur
ing the European war, was made clear
ut the State Department when the text
of a cablegram sent to Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin, Oct. "a last, was
made public.
The ambassador had cabled a pre-
liminary notice that Germany intend
ed to protest to this government
against violation of the declaration by
Great Britain and France. The Ger
man ambassador, Count Bernstein, call.
the formal complaint.
The text of the reply cabled to Mr..
Gerard, copies of which went to all
American diplomatic representatives
abroad. was then made public. It fol
lows:
please inform the German Govern
ment that the departments suggestion
made to the belligerent countries for
the adoption for the sake of uniform
ity of the Declaration of London as a
temporary code OF naval warfare for
use in the present war, has been with
drawn because of the unwillingness
of some of the belligerents to adopt
the Declaration Of London without
modification. The United States gov
eminent, therefore, will insist that it's
rights and duties and those of it's citi-
e n in the present war, be defined by
the existing rules of international law
and the treaties of the United States
with the belligerents, Independently Of
the provisions of the Declaration, and
this government will reserve the right
to enter a demand or protest in every
case in which the rights and duties
mentioned above and defined by exist
ing rules of international law are vio-
lated or their free exercise hindered
by the authorities of the belligerent
governments"
The message was signed by Coun.
sellor Lansing, then acting secretary
Of state.