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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
Renews Protest Against Danish
ment Of American Company
From Germany.
MAYCONFISCATE PROPERTY
Plant Will Be Sold According
to Government Valuation,
Says Reichstag Bill.
Special cable Despatch 10 TUE srv.

BERLIN. Feb. 2l.--The United States
Government has renewed it's representa-
tons against the exclusion OF the stand
ard oil Company from Germany under
the terms OF the proposed petroleum
monopoly bill. the passage OF which is
now regarded as certainty.
According 10 information obtained by
THE SuN correspondent in Governmental
circles. Mr.. Gerard. the American Am
bassador, acting on Instructions from the
State Department at Washington, asked
to be permitted to make representations
against what practically amounts to
declaration of war upon one Of the largest
industries OF America and against its
exclusion from the German market.
Germany's legal right to pass such
n bill II not questioned by tine United
States. but the standpoint Is taken that
1t would be n most unfriendly commercial
action against American trade and would
be very likely to arouse resentment and
possible retaliation on German trust made
goods.
Stress was laid by Ambassador Gerard
on the point that the proposed measure
provides for what virtually amounts to
confiscatory action in compelling the
Standard oil Company to sell its German
plant at a figure placed thereon by Ger
man experts without taking into con-
sideration the good will OF the American
firm and the business which 1t has built
up during many years. This is not to be
done for the purpose OF creating a Ger
man Government monopoly in petroleum
Under the provisions Of the bill the Gov
eminent will simply take the Standard
Oil Company's plant and turn II over to
q private German Arm.
The petroleum bill is now In the third
reading stage In the Reichstag COM
mittee. The strong sentiment against
creating monopoly in this COM
modify. which defeated the same
measure a year ago. seems to have COM
pletely disappeared and there Is now little
opposition to the bill. In commercial and
Governmental circles II Is frankly ad-
mitted that IL Is believed In these quarters
that the prejudice against the Standard
oil Company is so strong In America that
retaliatory action by the United States is
most improbable.
Ambassador Gerard will not deny the
report that he has made such representa-
tons to the Government. but declines to
discuss the matter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
T. A. sPERRY LEFT $4,000, 900.
Wife Gets Half Of Estste-Chiidreu
share Other Half.

The appraisal OF the estate OF Thomas
A. Sperry OF the trading stamp firm
Of Sperry & Hutchinson was filed yes
terday. 1t shows he had more than
81. 10000 The exact value was not
given because Mr., Sperry maintained his
legal residence at Crawford. N. j.. al
though he had an apartment at the
Langham, Seventy third street and Cen
trail Park West.
Mr.. Sperry died September last and
his estate Is taxed only for the value Of
the contents OF his apartment In the
Langham. which he left to his wife. Kate
NJ. Sperry. The value was 312.l57. He
owned many paintings. but the most
vaiuab!e was Frederic Remingtons
Western Rider and Pack Mules" ap-
praised at only 5000. Constand Caps
THE Philosopher" was appraised at $500
and three others appraised at $500 EACH
The bulk Of Mr.. Sperry's estate. which
Ia not taxable In New York State. con-
slsts Of securities In various corporations
Mr.. Sperrys will gave half the residu-
airy estate to his wife and the other half
in equal shares to his daughters, Kath-
crime and Marjorie Alexandra Sperry,
and his sons. Stuart Major and Thomas
A. Sperry. Jr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
ENGLAND Calls for an Inquiry

zen 10 THn SUN
, ammunition wagons. must We adopted In
Mexico quickly"
The Globe said yesterday:
1T Is intolerable that British subjects
should continue to be done to death with
out redress. . The United States have
not only the responsibility which is in
volved In the assertion OF the Monroe
Doctrine and its denial OF the right Of a
European Government to protect its own
subjects in Mexico but they have the ad-
ditional responsibility OF supplying Gen
villa and the Mexican rebels with arms
and thereby promoting lawlessness. which
has had such grievous results to British
lives and interests. President Wilson has
gone too far to shrink from going
further.
The Evening Standard said:
"Benton's summary execution, IL It is
true, only emphasizes the fact that Mex
leo 10 a semi barbarous country and some
international compulsion will soon be
necessary to stop Its wallowing in this
style Of corruption and cruelty"
The Evening NeUs holds President
Wilson partly responsible. although de-
Tending his motives. saying:
1.-THE deplorable state Of things in Mex
leo Is one for which the attitude of
President Wilson is partly responsible,
though he has all along been actuated
by the highest motives. 1t seems GER
tain that Mr. Benton was shot in cold
blood on Villas instructions, and when
this sort of thing happens to n British
subject the British Government hitherto
has had something to say on the mat
ter"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22

LONDON, Feb. 20. - The Foreign ONCE
refuses TO make any statement In regard
to the execution Of William S. Benton In
Mexico beyond the following. which was
issued early yesterday:
AT the request OF his Majesty's Am
bassador at Washington the American
Government. which has promised proteo-
ton to British subjects IN parts Of Mexico
where no British consuiates exist. has in
structed United States consular repre-
sentatives to investigate thoroughly the
circumstances Of William $. Benton's
death"
II remains true, as indicated In THE
Suns dispatches some time ago. that the
British Foreign ONCE policy undoubtedly
does not agree with that Of President Will
son, but at the same time the Foreign
ONCE IL anxious not to embarrass the
Washington Government and will take no
step without full report from the United
States and a discussion Of the subject
with the American Government.
The newspapers here assail the United
States Government for It's policy In
Mexico and declare that action should
promptly be taken to prevent any further
crimes such as the murder Of Benton.
The Sunday Ttmes rays:
"The nation which demands respect for
the Monroe Doctrine has a particular OBJ
LEGATION to the other Powers. In regard
to the murder Of foreign residents In
Mexico the obligation 10 made heavier by
the fact that the Government which up
holds the Monroe Doctrine Is deliberately
conniving at a supply Of arms and am
munitions to the faction by whom these
murders are being committed. This fac,
surely imposes direct responsibility on
the Government In question.
1T Ia easy to believe that President
Wilson IL seriously exercised by such de.
velopments Of q situation that 10 anxious
and perpiexing in every aspect, but Il Il
evident II the trouble 10 not to grow I'm
messurabiy that some other .olicy than
that Of patience and moral tnausnos. sup
plsmsatsd BY . Fseasnishing Of the rsbs
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strong pressure upon Sir Edward Grey at
home In favor OF some positive step look
Ing to the punishment OF those responsible
for Benton's death.
Present indications are that the British
policy will lie In the direction of placing
as great responsibility as possible on
the United States in the Benton case. II
Is known that the European view. shared
to sarge extent by Great Britain, is
that the United States must tako re-
sponsibility for conditions in Mexico not
only because OF its traditional attitude
OF d!scouraging European activities In
the political affairs OF Latin American
countries. but also on account OF having
taken down the bars against the importa-
ton of arms by the rebels.
Mr.. Bryan has not yet discussed with
Ambassador Spring Rice the question OF
In the Benton or any other case. The
question has not been raised. The atti-
tude OF the State Department has been
hitherto that IL assumes no respons .billty
for the safety OF life or property Of Amer
leans or other foreigners in Mexico. II
has exerted itself and continues to do so
on behalf OF Americans and all other
foreigners without discrimination when
ever their life or property has been
threatened. II is not believed. however.
that the Administration will willingly ad-
NIT that II has any responsibility what
ever In the Benton case should Great
Britain look to the United States for
some mode OF obtaining reparation.
Official Circles stirred.
The great stir caused in official Wash
!ngton. and In the Diplomatic Corps par
ticularly. Is regarded here as a remarka-
bic tribute TO the reputation which the
British Government bears throughout the
world for never letting q wrong indicted
upon a British subject abroad 60 unpun-
ished. Far more excitement has been
caused here In the last twenty four hours
over the death OF this one British rancher
than has been occasioned In the last three
years by the deaths OF scores of Ameri-
cans as n result OF the disorders in Mex
leo.
Persons familiar with the vigorous
policy Of the British Government In this
respect declared that the United states
need not expect for a minute that England
will permit the Benton case to pass with
out taking every possible measure looking
to the punishment OF those responsible
for the rancher's death.
1t Is asserted now that Great Britain
will never Join the United States in aid
Ing any OF the present leaders OF the
revolution In the north to establish q
stable government In Mexico. Great
Britain, II Is believed. will not accept
villa as President and will hold Car
ranxa's responsibility for villa as n bar
against his becoming President.
Ever since the harsh treatment ac-
corded to the Spaniards at Chihuahua by
villa the Administrations belief In Villa
has been rapidly disappearing and offl-
cials admit that he Is impossible. The
outlook from the point of view OF those
who had hoped to see Carranza overturn
Huerta and relieve the United states Gov
eminent Of dangerous and difficult task
! Is decidedly pessimistic.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
FIVE CHILDREN BURN TO DEATH.
Mother who Tried Rescue Half Clad
.. Zero weather VIII Die.

ASHLAND, Me-. Feb. 2I.-Fire destroyed
the home OF Joseph Smart, q lumber
scaler. at Eagle Lake early to-day and
five of his six children were burned to
death. Mrs. Smart. who was sleeping on
the ground floor. saved herself and an
infant daughter. The other children,
on the second floor.
Mrs. Smart WAS found, virtually with
out clothing. on a shed roof endeavoring
to break open a window to save her
little ones. She was bleeding from cuts
caused by broken glass and was be-
numbed by temperature many degrees
below zero.
Mrs smart and the remaining child
were taken to the home of a neighbor.
Sha became unconscious and was not ex-
pected to live until morning
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
SAY BENTON WAS DULY TRIED:
AMERICANS REPORTED SLAIN
u. S. Will Follow Lead of
England in Benton Case
Great Britain Is Expected to Adopt Proverbial
Drastic Measures to Punish
Mans Slayers

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-Any action
taken by the British Government regard
ing the execution OF william S. Benton
will govern to large extent the attitude
OF the United States in that affair.
Pending a complete Investigation into
the circumstances under which Benton
met his death no action will be taken by
either the British or American Govern
ment. The British Government is at pres
ent looking to the State Department here
for information on the subject. and Mr..
Bryan is transmitting to the British EN-
bassy such reports as he receives as rap
idly as they come IN Consuls Edwards
and Carothers. now at FL Paso and
Juarey. have been instructed to make
their Investigation as complete as possible
and are endeavoring to renew commune
cation with Gen. Villa In Chihuahua.
The Benton case was discussed in the
Senate this afternoon. following the read
ing OF kilograms from IL Paso citizens
to Senator Fall. denouncing the killing OF
Benton as a cold blooded murder for
NHlCr ' lila was TespDnslDle. aurnlnlbtTd-
ton Senators indicated the attitude OF the
Government toward the situation by call
ing an executive session so as to avoid
publicity regarding the discussion OF the
case.
villas Version Accepted.
The explanation Of the killing OF Benton
offered in Administration circles to-day
indicated beyond n shadow OF doubt the
desire OF the Administration to accept
villas account Mr.. Bryan declined to
say whether or not he did accept Villas
explanation Of the Benton execution.
At the White House there was no con-
cealment OF the relief experienced when
found to contain statements that Benton
had gone armed to Villas home in Juarez
and he had engaged In . violent quarrel
with Villa. that he was tried by "a military
court and executed In accordance with
the findings of that court.
II was admitted by Secretary OF State
Bryan later in the day. however. that the
information given out about the offence
OF Benton and the mode OF his execution
was based wholly upon statements made
by Villa to Consul Edwards at Juarez on
Thursday morning.
In view OF Gen. Villas reputation, his
great personal interest and prejudice in
the case and reports that have come from
the border. few persons here outside Of
ficial circles give credit TO the Const!tu-
tionalist leaders story.
British View VIII Count.
II Is held in Washington that II will
in the end make little difference whether
or no, the Administration accepts Villas
explanation. 1t Is Great Britain's view
OF the case that will count. It IL declared.
The British Government has given only
passive assent to the policy Of the United
States In Mexico, with which It IL known
Great Britain privately disagrees. While
repeated assurances have been given that
Great Britain will interpose no obstacle
In the way OF the Presidents policy In
Mexico. II is doubted here that this at
titude will be maintained In the face OF
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
Rebels Give Out Text Of
Proceedings Before
Court. Martial.
TELLS OF EXECUTIONS
Escaped Prisoner Brings
Story Of Deaths of
Two Foes of Villa.
WASHINGTON Is SILENT
State Department Is Awaiting
Announcement Of Eng.
lands Attitude.
WASHINGTON Is SILENT
Huerta Denounces
Villa as 4 Murderer

MEXICO CITY, Feb. aI.-The
Huerta Government issued tonight
the following statement on the killing
of William S. Benton At Juarez.
"This case proves to the entire
world that Villa and his associates arc
only barbarous murderers and shows
that Huerta's Government Is the only
one worthy Of the worlds recognition.
The Mexican Government, regrets but
cannot assume responsibility for, the
Benton murder, because It was COM
mitted in territory not controlled by
President Huerta."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
NEW HAVEN TRAINS TO BE DRY
II You want to Drink Liquor BRING
II with YOu.

The New York. New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad announces that after March
I. II one wants to drink liquor aboard
any Of its trains. he must take II with him
when he goes aboard. After that date
there will be nothing for sale on any
diner. buffet. in any smoker or club car
or anywhere else.
In stopping the sale the road is follow
ing the example set by other railroads.
twenty-five Of which recently decided to
abolish the sale Of liquor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
PLUMAGE LAW TO BE TESTED.
Woman Maintains seisure Clause IL
Not Retroactive.

A libel was filed yesterday by Assistant
United States Attorney Reuben Wilson in
the United States District Court. Brook
lyn. against the head and tail feathers
OF a bird Of paradise owned by Mrs
George b. MCGUIRE OF 1856 Furman street.
Syracuse. This action IL q preliminary
step in proceedings looking to the confis-
cation Of the plumsge. which was seized
by Custom Inspector Victor u. Lake upon
the arrival there Of Mrs. Mcclure on the
steamship Vanezia November 2.
Ex-District Attorney Henry A. Wise
has been retained by Mrs. MNiuire to
contest the seizure on the ground that she
bought the plumage at Syracuse Novem-
Der rs, 1911. Mr.. Wise will contend that
the law IL not retroactive.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
PENNSYLVANIA CUTS IA TRAINS
Depression Causes Discontinuance
Of Some Out Of New York.

PirrsBURG. Feb el.-Depression in
business is given as the cause OF the dis
continuance OF fourteen trains on the
Pennsylvania Railroad. among them be!ns
several important through New York
trains. one Harrisburg train. a Pitcairn
express and several local trains. An
order issued by General Superintendent
Creighton OF Altoona, which will go into
effect on March 10. provides that train
No. a.. between New York and Pittsburg /;
train No. a.. between New York and Chi
cago. and train No. SO, between Chicago
and New York. will be discontinued.
Some Of the high class trains are to be
reduced in equipment also.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
DIR. DAVID G. WYLIE RESIGNS.
Ends ~ Year Passionate to Accept
Church Erection POst.

The Rev. DIR. David @. wylie, for
twenty-three years pastor of the Scotch
Presbyterian Church. Ninety sixth street
and Central Park West. will notify his
congregation to-day that he has placed
his resignation in the hands of the Crurch
Session in order to accept the secretary
ship of the Board of Church Erection.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
TEXT OF TRIAL REPORT.
Rebel NersiOU of Benton's Death
Sent to Washington.

FL PAso, Tex. Feb. 21--WilIiar g
Benton, the British subject who was ex
ecuted Tuesday In Juarez by Psn,bo
Villa. was permitted to testify before The
court-martlal which condemned him. &C.
cordng TO the official report of Benton.s
trial.
The rebel version OF the court martial
says that Benton declared on the stand
that he had no intention Of harming vii,
when he called upon him last Tuesday
and that he did not attempt to harm
him. Benton's testimony, however. did
rot have weight with the men who were
trying him. for the verdict Of tho court
was death The official report Of court
martial. according to the Mexican rebel
officials, was forwarded to Washington
to-day. The following is a verbatim
translation:
Report of Court. Martial.
I'm Ciudad. Juarez, on Tuesday. Febru.
airy II. 1914, at I o'clock in the afternoon
an extraordinary council of war was as.
sembled by the military commander OF the
place. Col Fidel Avila, consisting OF
Lieut. Col. Tomas Orenelas, president:
ut-Col. Carlos Carranza. Major Jos
aun Terrazas and Captains Dionicio A.
Gomez and Eduardo l.. Analon, assisted
by Major Jesus Rodriguez, Judge in
structor. There were also present Capt.
Jesus Gloria, Jr, agent OF the public pros.
ecutor. and Adrian Aguirre Benavides,
assessor The object OF the court martial
was to try the English subject William
Benton, accused OF transgresson. insults
and violences against the GeneraI-in.
Chief OF the division Of the northern Con
stitutionalist army. Gen. Francisco villa,
and for the crime of conspiring against
the peace Of the republic in the service
or the usurper of the Consttutionalis,
government Of the republic. victoriano
Huerta.
"The accused man was arraigned, and
having been advised TO name his defender.
article 400 OF the law of penal proceedings
In time OF war was explained 10 him.
Capt Marine Tammuez was designated
for this post and was ordered to defend
him loyalty. At t:15 o'clock the president
declared the tribunal in public session.
Capt Eduardo Andalon read articles 800
and 3l2 OF the law OF penal procedure in
time of war and explained the organza-
lion OF fnlhthry courts ana asked those
present II they had any objection to offer
to the formation Of the court and the
procedure.
Prisoner IL Examined.
1.-THE witnesses were then called. They
were Major Manuel T.. Banda and EnRi-
neer Andres l.. Farias, The court com.
menced the examination OF the prisoner.
William Benton said to be a native OF
Scotland, Ab years OF age. a rancher and
a resident OF El Paso. Tex. where he
has his residence. and after he had been
advised to tell the truth about the whole
affair he said:
l THAT to-day at 10 O'Clock Or II ociocA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
EUROPE TO SEND MORE SHIPS.
Paris Hears That France and Great
Britain VIII Act.

Special Cable Dsspatch to The Sex.
PARIS, Feb. 22.-It Is reported here that
the British and French Governments will
send more warships to Mexican waters In
consequence Of the Benton affair.
This execution 10 REGARDED here ~
seriously oomplicatlng the existing trouble.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22

COAST LINES "FEORIDA SPECIAL"
27th season Of Floridas Finest Train. ,ii:ss
sTt' ,,ss IN lis bx:y. Tsi MAJ. b. = M ~
--Idp.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22

SOLID Steel. TRAINS TO FLODIDA.
Atlanta. birmingham Pinshurst. Camden.
sseboard Air Lane ~. ASA Tdwsy. y. !. q.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
Urged by Great Lawyers.

IN organizing the academy yesterday
frequent reference WAS made To COM
I''hts by great lawyers on the necessity
'or surh body as the American Acad-
tny az jurisprudence. Justice Holmes
u me United States Supreme Court had
s''d The importance. II II could be OBJ
'd'hed' cannot be overrated."
justice Brewer emphasized the need
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-05-23

While students together at West Point, and IN
love with the same girl, Sumpter Love proves
Hugo Loubeque thief, and Loubeque is dlShon-
orably discharged. Love wins the girl me en-.
Manila when a butler thief in the employ OF
I.oubeQue. International spy, steals vaIu,,
able papers from the Government safe or GenerA
Love. LoubeQue sails with them on the sIeain-
ship Empress and General Love accuses Lieut..
Gibson, his aide and the sweetheart OF mis- dauSh-
ter Lucille, OF the crime. Loubeque SENDS q
wireless message cleverly insinuatng that Hen-
eral Love had sold the papers TO forelSn power.
To save the honor OF the man she loved ana TO
erase the stigma from her fathers name: Lucllie
prevails upon Harley. Government aviator 70
take her out 10 the ship, in his aeropane 10 toll
Lucille, Ioubeque destroys the wireless apparatus
on the Empress and is hurt in the resulting
explosion In her search for the papers, Lucille
becomes his nurse and when the ship takes nre,
secures them. The vessel is burned to the waters
edge and Lucille drifts 70 strange Island on
the oar of a crushed lfeboat Lucille Is rescued
by friendly savages. She is given an amulet Tor
curing the Chiefs daughter. and II proved potent
against the machinaton OF Hugo LouoeQue VINO
likewise the sland. plans to get the papers
He burns Lucilles hut but she escapes with the
precious papers. He sends decoy message ask
ing her 20 come TO the home OF a neighoorins
On the way there she falls into covered pit
dug by Loubeque across her path. Her guide, an
old crone. takes the papers from Lucille and
gives them to Loubeque, who goes with them to
but is killed by lion. and Lucille, who had
trailed them three days RECEIVERS them from the
body. Lucille meets a strange cave dwelling peo-
pie. is attacked by monkeys. escapes in a canoe
She Is rescued by Captain Wetherel and taken
aboard his yacht. There she meets LoubeQue,
who ic also picked up by the yacht. which Is
carrying contraband arm TO Chinese rebels. When
beque 10 sea in an open boat because they know
too much of his plans