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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-16
Goethals Reports Zone Is
Being Misused as a Base
of Supplies by the Bel
ligerents
AN EXPLANATION OF
N A V AL OFFICERS
MAY BE DEMANDED
Step Will Be Taken if Wire
less Regulations Are Be-
ing Violated-AskSpecific
Instances

Washington. December I5.--pres-
idcnt Wilson and his cabinet decided
today 10 send American warships 20
the canal zone TO guard against ncu-
trality violations by bcIIigcrcnt ship..
just how many ships will be dispatched
VIII be determined after a full report
has been received from Governor Goc-
thais of the canai zone, and Captain
Rodmnn. naval officer Mt the canni.
Both Secretary Garrison and Secretary
Daniels made Il clear today that the de-
lay In acting on Colonel Goethals' re-
quest for destreyers was due to lack of
Information. Mr. Garrison explained that
the colonel had asked for destroyers with
on. specifying the purpose of their use.
In reply to message of inquiry, Colonel
Goethals explained that wireless regnla-
tions were being violated in canal waters
ana referred to the misuse of the canal
zone as a base of supplies. The war de-
partment again asked for specific in
stances of what lad occurred but tonight
no further information had been re-
ceived
To Use Land Forces
II the canal zone is being used as a
base of supplies, Colonel Goethals will be
instructed to use his land forces. Should
1t develop that the wireless Is being
used within territorial waters the navy
department Will demand an explanation
from its naval officers. as the question
of wireless communication is up to the
navy department.
''Whatever is necessary to be done,
said Secretary Daniels tonight. TO carry
ont the executiye.. order of the presidsn'
with reference to .the radio eommtnica-
tion will be done. telegram from the
radio officer at the canal zone says;
For communication with British eruis-
ers from west coast ! have dsmantled
radio on one British collier at Balboa,
canal zone.
"Destroyers OF other ships will be sent
needed TO prevent the use of radio for any
unneutral act by ships of any belligerent
nation
The probability is that some of the
cruisers now on the Mexican west coast
will he sent to the zone Instead of de-
stroyers,
AT the British embassy it was suggested
that the British eolIiers which are al
legged to have been using their wireless
within the territorial waters of the canal
zone may not have received word OF the
canal regulations on this point as these
only reached London yesterday,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-16
GERMANS CLAIM RUSSIAN
STRENGTH IS WEAKENED

Berlin, December 15.-tBy Wireless to
sayviile, L. I)-The following official re-
port was issued here today:
'srhat the Prussians still are holding
their positions in and around the Mazu-
rian lake region without molestation ap-
parently shows that the Russian force
there has been weakened by the employ
ment of all available men in North 70
land, where the German attack is pro-
ecsding, probably against the Lowicz-
lAToea line. The fact that quiet prevails
in South Poland also appears to show
! tha. the enemy may Rave diverted his
troops to the field farther north.
The Russians. however. still are as'
gressive in West GaIicia, but according to
Vienna reports, the investing forces al
Prxemysl are not attacking the fortress
and only rear guards are resisting in the
caspathians. The servians also are avoid
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-16

Underwood will vote against Hobson
resolution.
Radical changes in normal school
system urged.
Battleships to be sert to canal zone.
Allies begin offensive movement.
2-Iegislature will not hurt business con-
ditions.
Estate banks may form reserve bank.
4-Editorial comment.
5--Board OF revenue defends contract
Hotel men to meet in Gadsdsr-
b. Society.
7--Austria is caring for wounded in ev-
cry way possible.
e--Sports
3 Famous authoress nurslns wounded
1l--Markets.
12--Bids asked for on county warrants.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-16

Washington. December 15.-Sir Cecil
Spring Rice. the British ambassador.
advised the state department today
that his government was willing to
forego the exercise Of the righe of
search of vessels from American ports
IL the shipma sters would satisfy Brit
ish consuls at ports of departure as
to the neutral character of their car
goes.
Unless this is done. cargo ships Will
be subject to the ordinary rules of war
fare. and may be searched on the high
seas or taken to the nearest british
port for that purpose
The ambassador and Secretary Bryan
discussed the subject at length. There
is no authority to require an American
ship captain to apply to u foreign con
sui in this country for permission 20
take away cargoes, but the state de-
partment has listened favorably To tho
suggestion that vexatious interference
with commerce might be greatly re-
duced by the adoption of the arrange
ment. After the ambassadors confer
ence with Secretary Bryan he was
referred to Cone Johnson, the state de-
partment solicitor. to discuss some OF
the details OF the plan.
The department today received note
from the French government saying
France was prepared to give the same
assurances as given by Great Britain
Continued ON Page Twelvsl
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UNDERWOOD WILL
VOTE AGAINST THE
IIOBSON RESOLUTION
House Leader Declares On Floor That He is Per-
sonally Opposed to Constitutional Amend
ment for National Prohibition Anxious to
Dodge Issue.


washington. December 15.---(specisi.) }
Eeveral members of the House today
experienced stiffening of the backbone
when Representative Underwood em-
phatically declared on the floor that he
would vote againat the Hobson resolu-
tion for national prohibition when it
should be called up for disposition next
Tuesday. The statement was evoked in
discussion of MIR. Underwood's motion
that the House take a Christmas recess
from December ss to %.
On suggestion that the prohibition
resolution would be called up on De-
cember 22 and that 1T might well be
postponed. Mr.. Underwood said:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-16

Il am opposed. personally, to the con-
stitutional amendment, and when the
time comes 1 am going to vote against
IT. But there are large number OF
persons in the United States who de-
mand a vote on this question and it is
expressly the policy of the democratic
party never TO withhold vote on any
great question on which the people de-
mand it,
Does not the gentleman think many
members may go away on Tuesday for
Christmas as an an excuse for not vot-
ing?" asked Representative Stafford
ANY man who wishes to dodge a
vote will find some sort of an excuse
whether 1t be next Tuesday or any 9th
er day. replied Mr.. Underwood.
The motion for the recess then was
put and carried
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-16
III. S. NAVY UNABLE
TOPROTECT CANAL
COMMANDER STIRLING
Commander of Atlantic Submarine Flotila Ap-
pears Before House Naval Affairs Committee.
Large Mobile Army Would Be Required He
Declared

Washington, December l5.-Prepared-
ness of the United States to defend the
Panama canal in case of war was the
subject of series OF questions put to
lantic fleets submarine fiotilla, at to-
days hearing before, the House naval
committee. The commander expressed
the opinion that in addition to the navy
q large mobile army would be required to
protect the canal and keep IL open.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-16
CRUISER CORMORANT
INTERNED FOR THE WAX
wavshin puts Into American Waters Escape Des
man warshp Puts Into American Waters to Escape De
1nternment Adjusts Situation Which Promised

ton, was Immediately instructed to op-
serve strict neutrality in his dealings with
the German commander.
Little Is known of the Cormorant here
except that she is converted cruiser OF
5000 tons displacement acquired by Ger
many from Russia. 1t is supposed the
ship has been employed by the Germans
as a commerce destroyer IN the facinc.
At first this vessel was believed to be
the unprotected cruiser Cormoran, 9
vessel of only 1900 tons displacement, but
Captain Maxwells later message an
nouncing the decision of the craft to In
tern corrected that impression. This IL
the second German warship to intern in
American waters since the outbreak OF
the war The other. the Geir, interned
at Honolulu sometime ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-16
RebelliOus Soldiers
to Be COurtmartialed

Amstrdam, December 15.-tyia London,
sos p. MA message from Antwerp
says that so soldiers who participated in
the recent mutny among the Bavarian
troops garrisoned there are to be court
martialed. II is stated that the mutt
neers broke furniture and many windows
In the barracks displayed Bavarian flags
and decorated the portrait of Queen Eliz-
abeth OF Belgium, a Bavarian by birth.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-16
WARSAW is LITTLE
DISTURBED BY WAR

Warsaw, Russian Poland, December
15.-(Via London. $40 D. m.)-Despte the
proximity of Warsaw to the battle front
the business of the city is proceeding as
in peace. The sound of cannonadins may
be heard at times, but Christmas crowds
throng the streets Shops and cafes are
gaily decorated and the holiday spirit
has disspated the gloom of war
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-16
COMMANDER STIRLING

rs our naval force prepared to give Us
control of the canal against navy Of
the size, say, of Germany's?" asked Rep
resentative Farr.
Not very well prepared the officer re-
piled after some hesitation.
Commander Stirling pointed out that
lack of base would handicap operations
of any hostile navy against the canal.
The nearest foreign base, he said. was
jamaica a British possession.
Questioned baout the Pacific coast,
tContinued on Page Seven.)
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RUSSIA

Petroarad Via London December t1125 The foo~n official
has beenm
which
the vua the left
offensive defensive
proaress. ss
Intense marked weakening Of the
o
"ln Western GaIics,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-16

Pinehurst, N. G., December 15.-secre-
tary Of Agriculture Houston arrived here
from washington tonight to deliver an
address on farming tomorrow and also TO
spend . brief vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-16
THE WAR SITUATION
FRANCE


"n Belgium
line
ITO the south Ypres direction of Klein zbeke
500 metres $3.50
"on the of the front nothing report"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-16
WOOD AND ST|MSON
DISCUSS COUNTRY'S
MILITARY STRENGTH
Army College Camps and
Federal Control of Militia
Urged by United States
Major General

New York, December Organization
of 9 volunteer army through college
camps, federal control of the malitia, in
crease in the regular army and provision
for adequate armament are essentials for
meeting the sudden attack of any hostile
power on the United States. members Of
the Merchants association of New York
were told today by Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood and Henry L. Stimson. former Sec
retary of War
1t is not a large army, but fully ef-
flcient army that is needed, General Wood
said. and in filling this need the college
camps must play an important part on
the training OF volunteer officers, for it is
on the volunteer army the country ulti-
mately must depend. The plan of the
general staff to bring the army forces up
to 100000 is onlya stop gap, he said. while
the full citizen army is being organized.
You might as we'll try to organize
big reserve without previous prepara-
ton as to try to organize a life-saying
service on shipwrecked vessel that is
going to pieces" said General Wood.
ITO bring our force up to 100000 we shall
have to have 1900 additional officers. For
this purpose we must have college camps.
such as existed last year at Gettysburg
and Monterey.
1000 in Camp
This year we probably shall have 20oo
boys in these camps. The boys made
better record last year than was made
by the best company of the Fifth regu-
Lar infantry for the same ranges They
made over GO per cent of marksmen. A,
tho end OF the five-weeks' training period
board of our own officers examined
these youngsters and recommended 1es OF
them as fit for volunteer officers in the
lower grades.
Now this is the kind of system
think can be applied in this country.
l hope that eventually it will grow
into general movement. embodylng,
say. six months enlistment broken
into periods of two months each, 10 be
taken during vacations, SO as to inter-
fere as little as possible with the work
of the young men who are in busi-
ness and the educational work OF the
boys who are in college.
II think II we can do that there will
be developed a large number of troined
youngsters as officers Of volunteers
and still larger number as trained
| men to form the nucleus OF volunteer
<continuea On Psse rwslveI
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27
Why NOtf

Why NOtF
fine Mexican Zarape as a gift for
your eastern friend at
Beach's Art Shop,
40S San Francisco St.-Advertisement.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27
PESQUEIRA SAYS
VILLA IGNORANT
Declares Slick Crooks Hide
Behind Him; Angeles at
Bottom of It All.

New York. Nov. 27.-ROberto Pes
oueira. one of the oldest and yet one
of the Youngest of the Mexican IeNo-
lutionists, confidential agent Of venus
tiano Carranza, now on very I'M
Dortant mission to this country IN pc
half of the "COnstitutiona4lst party
has been interviewed here.
"Carranza is the victim Of a group
of INSCRIPTIONS politicians VINO aIe
using villa as a shield from behlnd
which they are directing their cam
paign to get back into power sald ne,
and to make the first chiet unpopular
in the United States. just Decd use
Carranza is an honest man and IS OPP
posed to the granting OF great col lSeI9
sions, the Cientificos, the conceSSlOh-
aires, most of the members OF the Ma
dero family, and Villa who is but an
ignorant tool of the clique, nave com
bined to create the impression IN the
United States that Carranza is an en-
emv of this country and that they and
villa are Americas real friends south
of the Rio Grande
"They found out that they could not
do any business with Carranza ana De-
gan looking about for some on, 0le
through whom they could accomplish
! their schemes, and they decided to
! take Villa.
''As for Villa, he is just poor igno-
| ramus. He is a good fighter, but mats
all. In the eyes of those who profess
/ a great big joke, something to hide
| behind, and poor, ignorant fellow tnat
/ he is, he doesn't realize it.
How about Gutierrez" Pesquelra
! was asked.
Like villa, he is 4 good fighter,
and also like Villa, he is ignorant and
| easily imposed upon and controlled. He
| is a man of good intentions, and from
what I hear from Mexico it is because
| of this commendable virtue that he has
! come into the disfavor of the VII
J listas and is now Villas prisoner Be
/ hind the tragic condition of affairs in
Mexico is Felipe Angeles, who works
! in cooperation with the crowd that
! backed Diaz and Huerta, most of the
members of the Madero family and GER
| tain interests, that I shall for the pres
ent leave unnamed, in the United
( States"
Mr.. Pesqueira named a certain man,
now in New York, who he said had
made 100000 as the representative of
| Villa in this country.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27
SAYS BRITISH MONEY
MARKET HEST IN WORLD

London, Eng, Nov. 27.-The British
money market is today tire best in
the world, according to David Lloyd
George, chancellor of the excheqUer, in
an address today before the house of
commons.
The chancellor laid emphasis upon the
success of the measures taken to deal
with the stock exchange. He said the
government had made it a condition
that the exchange could not reopen
without the sanction of the treasury.
The treasury has just floated the
largest loan ever raised in the history
OF the world, and the success of this
measure, Lloyd-George said, he took as
a justification of the governments
action. He pointed out that before the
loan of 350,000,OOO pounds sterling, he
already had raised 90,OO0,O00 pounds
sterling Cs45O,OOO, OOO) for the same
purpose, so that practically he had
asked for 440,000,0OO pounds sterling,
$4,000, 100000 from the same market.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27
To Ward Off Winter
Complexion Ills

To keep the face smooth white and
beautiful all winter, there's nothing quite
so good as ordinary mercolized waS- Rough,
chapped or discolored skin, inevitable in
this weather. is gently absorbed by the wax
and replaced by the newer. fresher skin
beneath. The face exhibits no trace OF the
wax the latter being applied at bedtime
and washed off mornings. Creams, pow
ders and rouges, on the other hand. are
apt TO appear conspicuous at this season, be-
cause OF alternating expansion and con-
traction OF the skin. due to changing tenn
peratures ] advise you to try this simple
treatment Get an ounce Of mercoized
wax at any drugstore and use like cold
cream. This win help any skin at once
and in n week or so the complexion will
look remarkably youthful and healthy
Winds and flying dust often cause
s1uinting and other cOntortionS which
make wrinkles You can quickly get rid
Of every wrinkle however produced by
using a harmless face bath made by dis
solving / o. powdered saXolite in y pit.
witch observation-disclosures.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27
YOUTH
HELD IN CRUCES
Ed Harris Under Arrest,
Charged With Riding
Away With a Pony.

Las Cruces, N. NJ, Nov. Ed mar
ris 10 wear old youth, is in the Dona
Ana county iail on charge Of taking
= non1 $40 saddle, blanket and bride
from Gallons stable. The boy VINO was
arrested in Ell Paso was brought TO TO Las Las
Cruces by sheriff Lucero, IT 10 LISTED.
NJ "@ no1V We was in wretched condition
IL, III EI Paso. The boy says his home Is IN
Kansas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27
ZAPATA KILLED SPANIARDS
AT CAPITAL, SPAIN HEARS

Washington, D. c., Nov 27-The
Spanish ambassador, Mr.. Riano, re
ceived official dispatches from Madrid
today saying several Spaniards had
been killed and their homes had been
piIlaged when the Zapata forces en-
tered Mexico City. Mr.. RianO had no
original advices from Mexico City on
the subject and secretary Bryan, upon
whom he called for information, had
none. It was assumed that the Spanish
minister in Mexico reported to the
Madrid foreign office
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27
NEW MEXICO TEACHERS FORM
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC UNION

Miss Vida Redic, Of AlamogOrdo, n.
NJ, secretary treasurer of the newly
organized New Mexico High School
Athletic association, is here from Albu-
querque where she attended the New
Mexico Educational association, of
which the Athletic association is a
branch. She is visiting her brother,
r. 3. Redic.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27
ILLINOIS aDRYs" CLAIM
roNTR OT. OF STAT

Chicago, IN, Nov. 27.--Claimin~ a
cry senate" by three votes, friend
w. house Of representatives and as
surances Of a square speaker f.
Scott Mcbride. superintendent &C the
Anti-saloon League Of Illinois, today
stated that the league expects to OBJ
tain the passage OF county option and
residence option bills in the forthcom-
ing session of the state legislature.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27
TRANSPORT SUMNER, WITH
TROOPS. REACHES GALVE

Galveston, Tex, Nov. 27.-The army
transport Sumner, bearing a part of the
expeditionary force that has occupied
here today. Gen. Frederick Funston
with the main body of the troops,
arrived Thursday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27
BRYAN URGES HIGHER STANDARDS

Washington, D. G. Nov. zt Il I55s ,igi
,iio5 ID bV secretary of state Bryan
T NJ 5I@ night, in an address before for
T y,5T here The secretary said con
ditions of today appeared to ha nave, 10y ISt,.
cred the high standards OF cl tLo Iyrong
permitting churches. to take inc
side Of moral questions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27
CATTLE ARE IMPORTED.

Two importatiOns of cattle, aggre-
eating 1000 head, were made Friday
through the port. shipment of 445
head was entered by Nell Womer, and
$40 head were entered by George
Holmes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27
VILLA ADHERENT OPENS
CnNGUT.ATEg AT RRnWNGTTV.T n

OONS 1Ain Al - NJ ~ y AA'l4 IT
Brownsville, Tex, Nov. 27.-EmiliO
Cara of Monterey today opened q
Mexican consulate here and announced
that he represents the Villa party. The
Carranza government also maintains a
consulate here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27

Tenement OWnersg Rents collected,
ianitor service and repairs made for 10
percent. Bargman-Newman Co., 9O7 3.
FL Paso.-Advertiseme
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27

When your visiting friends inquire
for Mexican souvenir goods, will you
please refer them to
Beach's Art Shop,
4O8 San Francisco St-Advertisemen
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-27

Remember, clean coal and full weights
mean fuel economy. r. c. Semple, sue
cessor Southwestern Fuel Co., phone
31.-Advertisement.
The Penn's Grove record., 1914-10-23
Birthday Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank R. Locuson gave
a party on Saturday evening in honor oil
their daughter Pauline's eighteenth birth
day. Her many friends and classmates
spent a most enjoyable evening. Later,
delicious refreshments were served i'll the
dining room, which was p%rettily decorat-
ed in red and gold, the Junior class colors,
and daisies, the class flower.
The hand painted menu cards also car
ried out the same design. Miss Locuson
received many pretty and useful presents.
Those present were;
Misses Pauline LnousOn, Frances Locuson
Anna Layton, Helen Conover. Emma
Simkims. Marian johnson, Violet Locus
OH, of Penns Grove; Mariette Holton Mae
Cunard, of PedIicktown; Verna Batten,
OF Pennsville; Margaret Matchet, oil
MOorestown; Helen Locuson, of Plliladel-
phia; Messrs John M. SummeriIl, Jr.,
Powers Layton, Montreville Seeley,
Frank Duffy, Charles and Joseph Locus
on, of Penns Grove; Oscar Hunt, Walter
and Wallace Strimple, of Pedricktowni
Eail Corson, George Byler, Raymond Lo-
cuson, of Philadelphia; Samuel Powell,
of Elsinboro; Austin Kelly, and William
Fowser, OF Quinton.