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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16

be conducted fairly and the troops
brought back after constitutionally
elected Mexican executive was in
power The constitutionalist chief ar
gued, however, that no election could
be free and without compulsion with
a part of Mexican territory controlled
by American forces. He pointed out
that the question of the American
troops might cause internal dissension.
The prenident discussed the subject
with his cabinet, some members of
which, it is understood, did not favor
the move. 1t was finally the consensus
of opinion that the main purpose of the
American expedition to Vera Cruz
to punish the affront to the flag at
Tampico-had been achieved through
the occupation itself and the forcing
of Huerta's abdication as provisional
president.
May Bring U. S. Recognition?
Another circumstance which inf1u.
enced the president was the approach
ing general convention of Mexican
military chiefs. October 1 a provi-
sional president will be designated. 1t
may be Carranza or another. General
Carranza wished to be able to turn
over the power to a successor with
the country absolutely at peace with
its northern neighbor.
On the question of recognition the
president and his advisers reached no
decision. The conference Oct. 1 will
designate provisional president, who
will undoubtedly be recognized If all
factions accept him.
The United States. as well as Ar
gentina, Brazil and Chile, will consider
the popular acceptance of the provi-
sional president chosen at that confer
ence as the fulfillment of the proto- !
coils signed at the Niagara Falls me-
diation conference.
The order for evacuation of Vera |
Cruz was announced at the White |
House after the long cabinet meeting !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
WIRELESS PLANT
IN BREAKDOWN
But No Evidence of Tampering
Is Detected at Station at
Tuckerton, N. j.

Tuckerton, n. j., Sept. 16.-The big
wireless station here, one of two
plants in the United States in direct
touch with Germany, closed today. 1t
is said to be generally broken down.
There is no evidence of tampering.
1t will be a week or more before the
machinery will be in condition to op-
crate the wireless. There is a large
amount of private and government
business on hand to be flashed across
the Atlantic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
ITALIANS OPPOSE
ANEUTRAL STAND
Demonstration Is Held Under
Windows of Belgian Lega-I
ton in City of Rome. ...;aE

Rome, Sept. 16 (via Paris).-The
central portion of the city of Rome
was occupied by the military until
after midnight in order to prevent
demonstrations of the populace against
Italy's neutrality in the present war.
Troops charged the demonstrators
several times. There were a number
of arrests A manifestation was held
under the windows of the Belgian le-
CATION Another manifestation is an
nounced for tonight under the win
dows of the French embassy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16

ing revenues of $44, 700, 900, while op-
Grating expenses have increased about
So, 3,30O,CS0. After deductions Oh
taxes and deficit in outside operations
there was a decrease in operating in
come of s73,7OO,000. The railroad
companies of the United States have
obligations maturing in the next is
months amounting to well over five
hundred millions of dollars and 1t is
imperative in the public interest that
these obligations be duly met Your
petitioners will further need from time
to time in the next few years large
amounts of money to provide for Inn
provements which will be necessary in
the public interest.
at is believed that the additional
revenue which may be secured by the
adoption of means other than a gen.
eral advance in freight rates cannot
be obtained in the near future and
V hen secured would be inadequate to
meet the needs of the carriers for in
creased revenue in the present situar
tion."
When the petition will be consider,
ed by the commission has not been de-
termined upon. If the commission de-
termines to grant hearings before
reaching a decision on the appeal. It
is understood the proceedings would
be comparatively brief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
Petrograd Claims Defeat
Of Austrians Continues
With Big Losses.
ARE NEAR TO PRZEMYSL
Advance Guard Has Already
Passed the River San
Germans in the Fighting.

BEHLiNf SGFl. ~ TIE -
JoURNAL PRINTS A TELEGRAM
From BERLIN, VIA COPENHAGEN,
STATING THE GERMAN EMPEROR
WILL PROCEED TO EAST PRUSSIA
TO ASSUME CHIEF COMMAND
AGAINST THE RUSSIANS.
Petrograd. Sept. ia summary Of
recent fighting in Galicia has been
made public through a semi-ohcial
ehannel which says:
Russian troops are pursuing
the Austrians and defeat of the
easny continues. The Russians
have passed the river San. The west
en Russian advance guard is ap-
preaching PrzemysL The rapidity
With which operations have been con-
crcted has made it impossible TO de-
tsrmine accurately the losses OF the
Enemy. but they are becoming cOloss-
al According TO such information as
IS a. hand, the Austrians lost in the
lsighborhOod OF a quarter million
Killed and wounded in addition to a
hundred thousand prisoners. and four
hundred pieces of ordnance
Ammunition Abandoned.
Il all directions the roads are crowd
ed with artillery transport wagons.
Arms and ammunition we're aban-
ooaed during the retreat of the
enemy. Active participation of Ger
nan corps in the fighting was re
rezled al several different places. On
the Austrian front the Russians cap
tared 35 pieces OF long range German
artillery in addition 70 some five thou
sznd German prisoners at Tourobine.
Al other places several dozen large
German guns fell into Russian hands.
sueeor sent by Germany did not save
ine Austrians and heavy defeat infiict-
ed On the Germans contributed 10 the
brlliancy Of the Russian victories"
Reports Servian Defeat.
Vienna, via London, Sept. 16.-Gen-
sfsl Hoeftre. deputy chief Of the Aus
tran general staff. announced today
iazt the Servian army. which crossed
ihe river Save into Hungary. had been
defeated along its entire line, and that
szerem, in Slavonia, and Banat were
low clear OF the enemy.
London, Sept. ia dispatch to the
Express from Rome states the two
Austrian armies commanded by Gen
efsls Dankl and Auffenberg have
'oned forces at Rzesow, 80 miles north
q Przemysl. In this operation they lost
~ per cent Of their numbers.
London, Sept. 16.-A Rome telegram
says the officials announced at Berlin /
nat the Germans have esta blished a !
Military government over SuwaIki, N |
russian Poland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
AM mERICAN RULE
AT VERA CRUZ is
ORDERED TO END
Wilson Directs United States
Evacuation of Mexican Port
at Carranza' Request.
TROOPS LEAVE AT ONCE
General Convention of Military Chiefs
Oct. 1, May Bring United
States Recognition.

Washington, Sept. 16.-President
ton of Vera Cruz yesterday, and at
the same time received from Consul
John r. Silliman confirmation of the
Carranza governments seizure of the
MEXICAN National Railways.
While the order for the withdrawal
of the American soldiers and marines
in Vera Cruz relieved situation in
which General Carranza scented dan
ger, his governments taking over of
the railway system raised disturbing
question in the minds of Washington
officials. No action will be taken by
the administration, however, until it
hears from bondifolders and interested
American bankers.
General Funston and his forces,
which have occupied the Mexican sea-
port of Vera Cruz since April 81, will
embark for the United States as soon
as transports can be sent for them.
Soon afterward the war fleet" will be
withdrawn from Mexican waters,
with the exception of few light-draft
vessels.
<NSNS SCPd'i'
Specifically the American forces
were ordered withdrawn from Vera
Cruz at the urgent appeal of General
Carranza, who is in charge of the ex-
ecutive power in Mexico City.
Through Paul Fuller, personal rep
of President Wilson in
Mexico, Carranza set forth that the
presence of American troops, instead
of being a safeguard against a new
Mexican revolution and peace with the
United States. constituted a menace
TO friendly relations.
The Mexican chief contended-and
he was supported by Generals Villa
and Obregon-that the Mexican peo-
pie would not understand the conin-
ued presence of American troops on
Mexican soil and would be bound to
cherish resentment. no matter how
the American govern
ment was or how acquiescent the
Mexico City administration itself
might be.
Opposed in the Cabinet.
The president had believed it de-
sirable to keep American forces at
Vera Cruz for the salutary effect, hop
ing that a constitutional election would
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
ONE HOUR TO PAY $4,000
Belgian Town Forced to Raise Tax in
Short Order.

New York, Sept. 16.-Le Bien Pub
lie. a newspaper published in Client
Belgium, just received at the head
quarters of the Belgian relief fund
here, gives an account of the occupa-
ton of Lournad by the Germans.
Immediately the military authori-
ties called for 100000 francs S4O0.-
OOO.)" runs the story. ''They demand
ed gold and silver. and allowed only
one hour to collect the money. AT the
end of that time they were given
l, zoo, 900 francs.
The Germans then allowed an ex-
ira hour. The women OF the city we're
forced to collect from door TO door TO
make up the contribution"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
DENIAL OF INDIAN REVOLT
S''tish Say Story Of Revolution Is
Sheer invention.

Washington. Sept 16.-The British
.oeeAgn Office has cabled 20 the British
:. .s.1nassy here an emphatic denial OF
ne report Of a revolution in India
me dispatch says:
me story OF a revolution in India
&c. en mas been given out by German
s~uons IN certain capitals is a sheer
Hsenlon- ~ All native princes and pO-
,--S~l Organizations of all parties. as
80. as tue general population, are Of
ns striking proofs of their loyalty
= tAe British Empire: offers of mill
- ana financial support have been
= and are being gratefully accept
: oy his majesty's government"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
IRANSVAAL HERO
KILLED BY POLICE

tpetown. Sept. 1s Cvia LondonD.-
Delarey. well known Boer
who commanded the Lichten-
Ourghers during the Boer war.
accidentally shot dead near Jo-
nsourg. He was 66.
hneral Delarey was mistaken for a
,1s.a t and shot in the heart by the
ss~~ Inc shooting caused a great
-'-setion IN South Africa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
FREIGHT TAX out
OF REVENUE BILL

Washington, d. c., Sept. 16.-The
war revenue bill, reframed today, elimi-
mates the freight tax. In addition to
wine, beer and gasoline taxes. pre-
viously agreed upon. it will tax
banks, stock, pawn, commercial and
custom house brokers, proprietors of
theatres, museums, circuses, concert
halls, bowling allies, billiard halls, deal
ers in tobacco and manufacturers of
tobacco and cigars.
Wheat Up Five Cents.
Chicago, Sept. 16.-Wheat advanced
as much as cents today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
German Chiefs Showing
Great Skill in Keeping
Forces Intact.
MAY BATTLE TO FINISH
Held Neither Side Can Yet
Claim More Than Opening
Advantage in War Game.

LONDON, SEPT. 16.-A TELE-
GRAM FROM BASEL, sWITzER-
LAND, SAYS THE GERMANS ARE
REPORTED TO HAVE RECEIVED
ORDERS TO RETIRE AS FAR AS
THE RIGHT BANK OF THE
RHINE, COMPLETELY EVAcUAT.
ING FRANCE, BELGIUM AND LUX
EMBERG.
LONDON, SEPT. 16.-A soR.
DEAUx DISPATCH SAYS: "Ac-
CORDING TO TELEGRAMS FROM
BERLIN THE NEWSPAPERS THERE
TESTIFY TO SUBTRACTION OF
THE GERMAN PEOPLE ON LEARN
ING OF THE RETREAT OF THE
ARMIES BELIEVED TO BE UNDER
THE WALLS OF PARIS. THE PA
PERS ENDEAVOR TO EXPLAIN
THE RETREAT AS STRATEGIC.
London, Sept. 16.-The second great
battle in northern France since the
southwark sweep of the German in
vaders met a check is now appar-
emily in progress to the northward of
the river Aisne. The opposing lines
are arrayed from Argonne hills
through Rethel to Chateau Porcien and
near the practice camp of scissors,
where the French summer maneuvers
had been contemplated on a large scale
for this very date.
Whether the Germans purpose to
fight to a finish at this position or
plan merely to cover their retreat to
the river Meuse is not yet clear, but
German commanders are showing the
same skill in retreat and keeping
forces intact as the allies showed a
fortnight ago. The German rush into
France and back thus far has brought
no decisive result and until a pitched
battle on a huge scale is fought and
won, neither side can claim it has
secured more than an opening advan-
tage in the war game.
The debaile in the Austrian armies
means Germany will have more or less
to rely mainly upon herself, hence
there will be a greater interdepend-
ence of events in the eastern and
western field operations. The Ser
vians claim to be bombarding the Hun
garian town of Orsova.
War indemnities demanded by Ger
man troops in towns traversed in
Belgium and France total 100000.
Only a very small part has been paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
Wheat Up Five Cents.
MUSCATINE
PEOPLE VICTIMS

St Louis. Mo-. Sept. 16.-AIl but
three of the 81 persons who perished
in the wreck of the Texas Limited"
on the Frisco railroad near Lebanon.
Mo, yesterday have been identified.
Among the killed were Daisy and Paul
Perry, Muscatine. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16

ence is the Russian right is now free
to advance from the southeast and
that an aggressive movement from
this quarter may be looked for.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
SULLIVAN, NOTED
ATHLETE, CALLED

New York. Sept is.-James e. Sulli-l
van. secretary treasurer OF the Ama-l
teur Athletic union and American conn.,
missioner of the recent Olympic
games. died today OF intestinal troa,.
BILE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
Japs Drop Bombs on Germans.

Toxic. Sept 16.-It is officially an
nounced that a Japanese aeroplane
dropped bombs on the barracks of the
Germans at Tsing-Tau and that the
machine retRERes sa4elx
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
THE WEATHER
recast Till 7P. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity,

aHu Vicinity.
Generally fair tonight and Thurs
day; not much change in temperature.
Temperature at Z a. m, 67. Highest
yesterday, SO. Lowest last night, &c.
Velocity of wind at Z a. M, miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at p. m, 70; at
Z a. m, IS.
Stage of water, 6.5; a rise of 30
in last "a hours.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

rs IHONOMIONE EVEN ,.
Evening stars: Mercury, Jupiter,
Venus, Mars. Morning star: Saturn.
More than 100 stars are visible to the
naked eve, close to the northern Cross,
which is now near zenith in the east.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-16

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1914-10-07
THAT TRAIN SPEECH.

When a uniformed and authorized
mouthpiece OF the United States gov
eminent tells the visitor to Hot
Springs that he need not have a ply
stefan, and rather by inuendo sug-
eests that the same results can be
achieved without medical advice here
the government is standing in the
way of its own interests, and is ma
terialy iniuring this resort.
II is not a matter OF even common
dispute but that the baths arc best
administered under the guidance and
direction of a physician.
In one hundred cases where visit
ors took baths without the guidance
of a physician, 1t would be very doubt
full as to the cures effected Yet very
few people ever leave the treatment
of our physicians, and the hot water
baths, without material benefits If not
positive cures.
The iniquitous drumming system
could be stopped without the train
cry. 1t is not being stopped with the
warning issued. We do not want the
government representatives on the
trains, because the steerer would 60
on the trains. But the government
man on the trains should be a silent
sentinel against drumming on the
trains. Then our own city govern
ment should toe the mark and be the
sentinel against drumming at depots
and on streets.
The situation is mismanaged. 1t
requires a whole lot of Strengthening
out. The government man on the
train should go, and the steerer
should also go, and there is a way to
dispose of both if that way can be
found Hot Springs seems to be SUI
fering from the government train cry
and it is time to silence that knock
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1914-10-07
FINANCE REGAINING
NORMAL CONDITIONS
NEW YORK REPORTS THAT FIN
ANCIAL RELATIONS WITH
LONDON ARE BETTER.

New York, Oct. 6.-That financial
relations between this center and
Londo mare gradually approaching
normal was indicated today when
present British banking houses noti-
fled their local correspondents of
their intention to draw against bal,
anees here in the regular way. EX-
change on London was firm and with
out appreciabe change. The gold
pool extended its activities by pur-
chases of bills, cables ruling at
4.96 IA with sight drafts at 4.95 IA.
Another feature of the exchange
market was the large business trans
acted in bills from Amsterdam, most
of which was assumed to be for Ber-
hin interests. These developments
conceded with London advices to the
effect tdaat various loans antedating
the moratorium were being adjusted
there. In connection with the affairs
of the gold pool it was learned that
some inland reserve banks had ar
ranged to pay their subscriptions into
the subtreasury at Chicago.
Representative of several munich.
pahties were in tentative negotiation
with local bankers respecting forth
coming loans or refunding operations
and it is expected that some short
term note issues will be soon an
nounced. The success of the recent
New York city issue has paved the
way for other operations of like char
acter but individually they will be
comparatively small
Today's supply of cash for call and
time leans was no larger and rates
for these accommodations were un.
changed
Cash sales of copper metal were
reported today at II 1-2 cents a
pound. the lowest price in almost Is
years. Even at this figure supply was
said to be much in excess Of demand.
More shading of prices for steel and
products was announced in jobbins
circles with further rumors OF re-
duced wage schedules
The annual report of the Northern
Pacific Railway Company showed a
decrease in total operating revenues
of over s4,000,0O0 which was reduced
to a net loss OF $4,000 by a saving
in cost of operations.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1914-10-07
WESTERN MEXICO
SHORT OF FOOD
REAR ADMIRAL HOWARD RE
PORTS A SHORTAGE OF FOOD
sTUFFs IN THAT SECTION.
No Crops in Past Three Years on Ac-
count Of Revolutionary Activities on
West Coast.

Washington, Oct. 6--Rear Admiral
Howard, commanding the American
naval forces off the Pacific coast OIL
Mexico, reported to the navy depart
ment today that there was a shortage
of food all along the west coast and
that the populace of Acapulco faced
starvation. Foodstuffs were not
available at any price, he said Trans
portation both By land and rail yir-
tually is at a standstill along the Pa
ciftc coast and, inasmuch as revolu-
| tionary activities of the past three
years have engaged the great masses
of the people only measer crops have
been grown.
Admiral Howard says it is absolute
/ ly necessary that corn and rice be
provided promptly for Acapulco
| Desultory firing about Acapulco is
mentioned in the message but this is
not understood by officials here to
involve the present issues under dis
cussion between the ENJOYS of Villa
and Carranza. They say there is tur-
moil throughout the entire state of
Guerrero in which Acapulco is the
principal port, indicating the urgent
need Of the early establishment OF a
strong central government In Mexico.
1T is understood that negotiations
for the transfer of authority at Vera
Cruz are making little Roadway, due
to Carranza's refusal to comply with
the conditions laid down by the
United States. The question of safe
conduct out Of the country for Mexi
can refugees who feel that their lives
, will be ieopardized under the incom
ing regime is one of the many prob
lems with which the officials Aert
are dealing. The next passenger
1 steamer will leave Vera Cruz nex'
Saturday. and assurances have beer
9 given that the evacuation by the
American forces will not take place
is before next Sunday. Beyond that NJ
: announcement has been made.
= The most important economic ques
d ton under discussion between Car
= rama and the American authorities is
I the transfer of more than $l,O00,O 600 II
!. customs receipts collected during tA'
e American occupancy of Vera cruz
s. Word has ONE to Washington tha
t Carranza proposed to reimpose these
: customs dues on all goods upon whicf
$ payment has been made to the Amerl
o can authorities at Vera Cruz, To this
9 proposition the United States govern
d ment which received payment from
S Vera Cruz importers in good faith has
| let il be known that unless assurances
= came that no one would be subjected
o to double taxation the money collect
ed would be turned back to those
= from whom it came Officials were
> reticent today in discussing this
question
John r. Slliman, one of President
Wilson's personal representatives in
? Mexico, arrived here today. He con
ferred with Secretary Bryan and
other state department officials. Mr..
= Bryan declined to diyulge the nature
of Mr.. Siliman's report. He said,
however, Mr. Silliman probably would
return to Mexico after conference
with President Wilson.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1914-10-07
THROUGH THE BANKS.


Atlanta seems to have found tho
means of curtailing cotton acreage
next year. The Atlanta Chamber of
Commerce asks the banks of the
south, particularly, to refuse to lend
money to planters who refuse to cur
tail their crops. President Strauss of
the Citizens National Bank received
one Of the proposals yesterday, and
il is probable the banks of this city
win pledge themselves, with other
banks of the south. to refuse loans
to farmers who raise too much cot
ton
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1914-10-07
THE COMMISSION BILL.

The commission form Of govern
ment bill will come up tomorrow
night at a public meeting held under
the auspices Of the Chamber of Com
merce, for final disposition. The po-
lice judgship feature Of the bill has
aroused much interest. II ought to
he settled right. Unless ali the citi-
zens are represented at the meeting
a fun expression can not be given.
Therefore this meeting of Thursday
night is most important to all, and
should not be neglected
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1914-10-07

Unanswerable arguments are being
made in the circuit court every day
as to why the justice of the peace
system is undesirable.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1914-10-07
PHON 1911.
1872 oUAPAW.
"HoUsE OF QUALITY"

1892 oUAPAW. PHONE 1o11.
Modern Clean Airy.
Ideal location-Just far enough from
busy traffic, yet close enough for
every convenience. To Baths, Hot Wa
ter and Business, ~ blocks.
RATES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
Here's a pleasant. CHEEKY home for
your sojourn in our green mountain
valley.
Also Single Rooms.
Mr.. AND MRS. r. A. WILLIAMS,
Proprietors. Formerly of "Cozy Ian"
Peg" Williams invites his friends
to inspect.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1914-10-07

Write to or call at Jaccard's on
Central Ave. for one of their magniti-
cent Gift books, it shows the latest
things for birthday, anniversary, and
wedding gifts. 1t is free to you. If
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1914-10-07

The Kaiser says If Greece engages
Turkey he viii not guarantee the flu
ture existence of Greece. But who
has made a bond as to the future ex-
istence OF Germany?
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1914-10-07

And don't forget that the White
Way is a matter Of first Importance,
and means the dressing up Of the
city for the crowd the advertising is
to bring.