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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-04

Of the steamship Neches. has, / need
hardly say, received the careful atten-
ton OF his majesty's government.
The note which I had the honor to
send 20 your excellency on the 23rd
instant has already explained the view
Of his majesty's government on the
legal ASPECT Of the question. though IL
was prepared before your eXcellency' S
communication of the 18th had been
received and pending consideration by
the government OF the United States
OF the views and arguments set forth
i'm the British note OF the 23rd. it is
unnecessary for me TO say more on
the question Of right or OF law.
Cite German Tactics.
There Is, however, one general OBJ
servation that seems relevent to the
note from your excellence respecting
the cargo of the Neches.
at is the practice OF the German
government in the waters through
which the Neches was passing 10 sink
neutral as well as British merchant
vessels, irrespective OF the destination
OF the vessel or origin OF the cargo.
and without proper regard or proyis-
ion for the safety OF passengers or
crews many OF whom have lost their
lives in consequence. There can be
no question that this action is contrary
to the recognized and settled rules Of
international law as well as to the
principles Of humanity.
Visit and Search.
His majesty's government. on the
other hand, have adhered 20 the rules
of visit and search and have observed
the obligation to bring into port and
submit to a prize court any ships or
cargoes with regard TO which they
think they have a good case for de-
tention or for condemnation as contra
band
His majesty's government are not
aware except from the published cor
respondence between the United States
and Germany, TO what extent repara-
ton has been claimed from Germany
by neutrals for loss OF ships. lives
and cargoes, nor how far these acts
have been the subject even of protest
by the neutral governments concerned.
While these acts of the Germans
continue. il seems neither reasOnab BILE
nor just that his majesty's government
should be pressed to abandon the
rights claimed in the British note of
the 23rd and to allow goods from
Germany to pass freely through wa
ters effectively patrolled by British
ships OF war.
Ready tO Investigate.
IF, however, il be alleged that in
particular cases and special circum-
stances hardship may be inflicted on
citizens of neutral countries, his ma
jesty's government are ready in such
cases to examine the facts in a spirit
OF consideration for the interest of
neutrals and in this spirit they are
prepared to deal with the cargo of the
Neches. TO which your excellency has
called attention, If it IS held that the
particular circumstance of this case
falls within this category"
"(Signed)
PAGE"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-04
GREY'S NOTE TO U. S.
ON THE INCHES CASE

WASHINGTON. Aug a.-Amhassa-
der w H paee Go tho Sec'y OF State.
Telegram 80. 2542.
American embassy. London. July 81
tl0ur 1852. l5thl
Sir Edward Grey hSs today sent me
he following note:
The note which youy eXcellency
addressed 20 me on the 18th instant.
respecting the detention of the cargo
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-04
OFFICER SHOT BY NEGRO
st. Louis Policeman Recovering From
Wounds Inflicted by Bullet.

TOLEDO Ohio, Aug. 4.-PatrOlman
Adolph Reimer, who was shot Mon
day night, was much improved Tues
day Reimer's wound is not serious.
The bullet entered the left side of
the mouth and lodged back of the
jaw bone over the artery Reimer
was shot by a negro while attempting
to settle a family dispute.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-04

AS a counterpOise to the freedom
with which one belligerent may send
his commerce across a neutral coun-
try without compromising its neutral
ity, the other belligerent may fairly
claim 10 intercept such commerce be-
fore IL has reached. or after il has
left the neutral state, provided, of
course. that he can establish that the
commerce with which he interferes is
the commerce of his enemy and not
commerce which is bOuatide destined
for or proceeding firm the neutral
state, II seems, accordingly that if il
be recognized that "A blockade is in
certain cases the appropriate method
of intercepting the trade OF an enemy
country, and If the blockade can only
become effective by extending il to
enemy commerce passing through
neutral ports. such an extension is de-
fensible and in accordance with prin-
ciples which have met with general
acceptance.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-04

What is really important in the
general interest is that adaptations of
the old rules should not be made UNI
less they are consistent with the gen
cral principles upon which an admit
led belligerent right is based 1t is
also essential that all unnecessary in
jury 10 neutrals should be avoided
With these conditions il may be safely
affirmed that the steps we are taking
L. intercept commodities on their way
To and from Germany fully comply.
We are interfering with no goods with
which we should not bc entitled to
interfere by blockade III the geo
graphical position and the conditions
of Germany at present were such that
her commerce passed through her
own ports We are taking the utmost
possible care not 10 interfere with
commerce genuinely destined for or
proceeding from neutral countries
Furthermore. We have tempered the
severity with which our measures
might press upon neutrals 10y not APP
plying the rule viii IN was invariable
IN the old form of blockade that ships
and goods ON theil' way Ia or from
the blockaded area are liable TO con
domination
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-04

The communication made by the
United States embassy on the second
of ATril describes as novel and quite
unprecedented feature Of the block
AIDE that IT. embraces many neutral
ports and coasts and has the effect of
barring access TO them IL does not
appear that our measures can be
properly so described If we are sue
ceSstul M the efforts we are making
10 distinguish between the commerce
az neutral and the enemy countries
there viii DE no substantial interfer-
ence with trade OF neutral ports except
insofar they constitute ports Of ac-
cess 20 and exit from the enemy ter
ritory. There are at this moment
many neutral ports which IL would
be mere affectation 60 regard as Of
fering facilities only for the commerce
Of the neutral country in which they
arr situated, and the only commerce
Nth which We propose TO interfere
Is that OF the enemy who seeks 20
make use of such ports Cor the pur-
pose of transit 90 or from his own
country
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-08-04
HIGH SPOTS IN BLOCKADE
NOTE OF ENGLAND TO u. s.

81 fully appreciate the friendly
spirit and the candor which are
shown in the communication. and. re-
plying IN the same spirit ] trust that
! may be able u convince your ex-
cellency and also the administration
al Washington that the measures we
have announced are rot only reason
able and necessary in themselves but
constitute. no more than an adapta-
ton of the old principles Of blockade
TO the peculiar circumstances with
which We are confronted.
The contention which ] understand
the United States government now
puts forward is that II a belligerent
IS SO circumstanced that his com
merce can pass through adjacent neu-
trail ports as easily as through ports
IN his OWE territory. his opponent has
no right 10 interfere and must re-
strict his measures of blockade in
such a manner as TO leave such ave
nue. Of commerce still open 10 his adj
versary. This is q contention which
his majesty's government feel unable
TO accept and which seems TO them
unsustainable either in point of law
or upon principles Of international
equity They are unable to admit that
a belligerent violates any fundamen-
applying a blockade i'm such way
as 10 cut of the enemy's commerce
with foreign countries through neu-
trail ports if the circumstances render
such a application Of the principles
Of blockade the only means Of max
ing IL effective.
The only question TO which can
arise in regard to the measure re-
sorted 10 for the purpose Of carry ing
out "A blockade upon these extended
lines is whether. 10 use your excel
lency's words. they conform to the
spirit and principles Of the essence of
the rules of war and we shall be
content TO apply this test 10 the action
which we have taken insofar as it has
necessitated interference with neutral
commerce.
1T may be noted that at the time
of the Civil war the United States
found themselves under the necessity
of declaring "A blockade of some 5000
miles Of coast line, a military opera
ton for which the number of vessels
available was az first very small. 1t
was vital to the cause Of the United
states in that great struggle that they
should be able TO cut off the trades
of the southern states. The COnfed-
crate armies were dependent on sup
plies from overseas and those supplies
could not be obtained without export
ing the cotton wherewith TO pay for
them. To cut off this trade the United
states could only rely upon a block
AIDE. The difficulties confronting the
federal government were in part due
10 the fact that neighboring neutral
territory afforded convenient centers
from which cOntraband could be in
troduced into the territory of their
enemies and from which the block
AIDE running could be facilitated.
Your eXcellency will no doubt remem-
Der how, in order TO meet this new
difficulty the old principles relating TO
contraband and blockade were de-
velOped and the doctrine of continu-
ance Of voyage was applied and en-
forced under which goods destined
for the enemy territory were inter
cepted before they reached the neu-
trail ports from which they were to be
re-expOrted.
Evening star., 1915-03-14
Thaw's Acquittal.

Harry Thaws acquittal of a charge
of conspiracy to effect his escape
from Matteawan leaves the case in
peculiar shape. A motion has been
made to recommit him to the asylum
for the criminally insane, which will
be argued and perhaps decided to-
morrow. The jury in the conspiracy
case was specifically charged not to
consider the question of Thaw's san
ity, so that the verdict rendered yes
terday does not affect his status on
that score, leaving each side free to
move. The defense will now urge,
it is announced, that Thaw should be
returned to New Hampshire a free
man.
The jury having declared that
Thaw did not eonspire to escape
from Matteawan-he having merely,
according to his own account. hired
his assistant.it does not necessarily
follow that he must be restored
Evening star., 1915-03-14
Federal Employment Agency Work.

The good effects of government
employment agency efforts are shown
in the statement just made that
nearly all the positions on farms
around Washington which have been
announced through the federal bu-
reau have been filled. 1t is possible
that the efforts of the bureau are
not yet exhausted, and that other
positions are open. The important
fact is that a clearing house has been
found for this sort of employment.
The government may thus partially
afford a solution of the farm labor
problem, which has vexed the agri-
culturists of this country for many
seasons. With the cities congested
with idle men at such dull times as
these and with the farmers ciamor-
ing for efficient help there is an evil
dent lack of balance in the economic
situation. 1t may be true that labor
will not move into the country save
under stress, but possibly in many
cases the indisposition on the part of
the city worker to go afeld is due to
lack of information and lack of guar
antee of good treatment. The gov
ernment cannot, of course, stand
sponsor for the employers or guar
dian for the workers, but it can at
least insure the accuracy of state
ments regarding conditions. Every
man moved from town to farm rep
resents gain toward the solution of
the labor problem, and the excellent
work which the Department of Labor
has been doing in this respect en-
courages the belief that even better
results may be obtained hereafter.
Evening star., 1915-03-14

asmuch as they had participated in
the sinking of ships at sea without
rescuing their crews. The London
government, however. has not imme-
diately yielded to this elamor. bu,
has decided Professionally to segre-
gate the submarine sailors from other
prisoners and to hold them for pos
sible trial later as criminals. Berlin
newspapers comment bitterly upon
this as violation of the rules OF
warfare and urge the German gov
ernment to act in reprisal. Ger
many holds many Englishmen in
prison camps and therefore has hos
tages for the submarine crews.
Public sentiment beyond the range
of partisanship would undoubtedly
be unfavorably affected by the adop-
ton of drastic measures by England.
To treat these man as pirates would
not be of advantage, would not de-
ter German service in submarine
work and would arouse an intense
feeling of resentment throughout
Germany, besides possibly weaken
ing such sympathy for the allies as
may now prevail in neutral eoun-
tries. Whether the submarine at
tacks upon unarmed merchantmen
are acts of piracy is question far
from settlement, and pending some
authoritative international definition
it would be we'll for England to be
content with. the ordinary treatment
prescribed for prisoners of war for
such submarine crews as may be
taken.
Evening star., 1915-03-14
MORE MEXICAN TROUBLE.

in the United States had not talked
about 1t SO much.
From the New York Evening Telegram.
See that Secretary Bryan has rushed
blunt warning to Gen. Carranza. Good
idea. Those sharp messages didn't do
much.
From the New York World.
Obregon moves out of the City Of Mex
leo and leaves q sign "To Let" and
Hapata moves in. Who will be the tenant
next week?
From the New York American.
Having repeated his warning to Amer
leans in Mexico Mr.. Bryan might without
sacrifice of his patriotism warn a few
Mexioans.
From the Birmingham News.
Talking to Carranza with the bark
of doubtless will mako him understand
that he can't lead foreigners a dogs
life.
From the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
And only about a year ago we all
thought that Carranza was a nice old
man.
Evening star., 1915-03-14

From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
There Is a difference of opinion as to
the situation in Mexico. but even to an
optimist 1t looks bad enough.
From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
II doesn't look as II Uncle Sam is
going to be able to keep up his neu-
trality in Mexico.
From the St Louis Republic.
There is talk again Of Intervention in
MEXICO. but wouldn't something in the
nature of a voluntary receivershtp be
better?
From the Chicago Herald
It would be an extremely good idea
to arrange for the presentation Of those
demands to Carranza and the target
practice Of the battleships or Vera
Cruz to take place on the same day.
From the Atlanta Journal.
Carransa should remember that the
United states is not as unprepared az
sone people seem to think.
From the Philadelphia Eveaing Ledger.
There might have been peace in Mex
leo long before this II a certain orator
Evening star., 1915-03-14

If the Eitel Friedrich is sunk by
British and French cruisers in case
she attempts to run out to sea
through the eapes, there can be no
complaint on the score of surprise or
lack of warning. The British am
bassador has declared frankly that a
feet of reception is waiting for the
converted German liner just outside
and that it will stay there until the
Eitel emerges or interns. AS sport
ing proposition the case of the Eite1
would seem to be well nigh hopeless,
but there can be no denying the Ger
man garneness, and the vessel may be
sent forth to take chance, perhaps
seizing time of fayoring weather.
Evening star., 1915-03-14
THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, o,

to the institution, for he was brought
back to the state Of New York on
an indictment for conspiracy and not
as fugitive, If the court now rules
that he should be returned to New
Hampshire, the indictment having
been declared unfounded, he can go
wherever he pleases in the world.
except that if he voluntarily puts
foot on New York soil he may be
arrested as fugitive from the asy-
lum. This is one Of the tweedle-dum
and tweedle-dee distinctions that
make the law always interesting.
Evening star., 1915-03-14
New York.

The return home of Mr.. Root, and
the fact that he will visit Albany in a
few days. give rise to some interest
ing talk. This is that he will endeavor
to untangle some republican tangles
in the legislature, and map out a
course which will improve the record
of that body and make it a source OF
help to the republican party. Matters
have not been running to suit, and
here and there is sharp criticism IN
republican circles.
New York wants to stand well next
year at the republican national con-
vention. If possible, she wants to
land the presidential nomination To
do that she must go there supporting
her candidate with enthusiasm, and
offering something tangible to sup
port claim that with New York
man at the head of the ticket the
state can be relied upon to give the
ticket her electoral vote.
1t was such a claim, strongly sup
ported by the record, which made
New York invincible at the demo-
cratic national convention in 1876.
Mr.. Tilden had made good as gov
ernor, and his friends were at St.
Louis to assure the convention that if
it placed the standard in his hands
the party could count on New York
at the polls. The nomination was
made, and Mr.. Tilden carried the
state in November.
The Whitman men are guiding by
the Tilden campaign. They realize
that unless the legislature this year
makes progress, and democratic
blunders and misconduct in state af-
fairs are corrected, their favorite may
not be as strong next year as they
could wish him.
Gov. Whitman is a new man in
state affairs. The present is his first
large assignment. Mr.. Tilden when
called to the governorship had been
a notable figure in state politics for
years, though never before in state
office. He took the reins with the
ease and confidence of a veteran
whip. The road was rough, but he
kept the four wheels of the demo-
cratic coach on the ground, and "ar-
rived" His term as governor was
eminently successful.
Gov. Whitman is finding his road
rough. Party counsels are divided.
Friction exists both inside and out
side the legislature. Not much has
been done, and adjournment of that
body approaches.
1t is a situation calling for the ad-
vice of a veteran and a master. As
Mr.. Root is both, many are looking
to him for the right word. He has
great influence in the state, as else
where While no longer senator, he
will soon be in harness again as pres
ident of the constitutional convention
to assemble in Albany next month,
and as such will exercise large powers.
Evening star., 1915-03-14

From the Syracuse Post STANDARD.
Canoeing has begun on INC o.s.ad Sna1iSo ~,
pennsylyania. Syracuse boys are play
ing marbles.
From the Bridgeport Post.
Ths robin or bluebird which is how
erinr around in the vicinity has the
sympathy Of US hereabouts.
From ths Bridgeport Telegram.
sirna Of spring: Ere long the two
MACE suit will be seen on tho dummy
In front of the clothing store.
From tho Minneapolis journal.
The first mosquito has been seen in
the Osarks.
From the Cincinnati Times.star.
Spring is coming. You can tell 1t by
the heavily laden commuter.
Evening star., 1915-03-14
SOME SIGNS OF SPRING.

From the Detroit Free Press.
We're peaceful. as rule, but we see
a fine family row coming IL ever she
comes home in a set OF those spring
trouserettes.
From the Boston Globe.
All kinds of fresh vegetables are
coming In from the south ct least.
some Of them were fresh when they
started.
From the Detroit Times.
An Indiana man says spring 10 ct
hand when bees begin to sting. And q
sign of winter, we presume, is when
you get stung by your coal dealer.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Many an innocent last summers hai
will get an overhauling and trimming
up for Easter this year. 'Tis we'll. hays
rs>bhl and papa.
Evening star., 1915-03-14
Encore Requested.

Oh, de groun' hog seen his shadow
an he seen it good an strong;
Den de clouds went on deir travels
and de sunshine come along.
De sparrow hoped upon a limb
a-talkin' bout de spring,
Pertendin' he's a robin an a-tryin'
foh to sing:
Oh, Mistoh Groun' Hog,
You's great, beyond doubt;
But / want to AK dis question:
Is yoh license runnin' out1
When March begins to whisper bout
de blowin' an de frost,
An de wind it stahts a-wailin' like
its only friend was lost,
Yoh better leave de quiet place dat
you's a-hidin' in
An take look an try to see yoh
shadow once again.
Oh. Mistoh Groun' Hog,
You sho'1y was immense,
But ives kinder apprehensive
Dat you's lost yoh iu-doo-euce.
Evening star., 1915-03-14
Anti-Wilson Democrats.

The efforts of the anti-adr1inistra-
tion democrats to shelve Mr.. Wilson
are failing. Mr. Clark will not listen,
and the bill introduced in the Ne
braska legislature requiring every
candidate for presidential elector to
pledge himself not to vote for any
man for President who has served
one term in that office has clearly
for its object, Mr.. Bryan's brother
points out, "disrupting the relations
between the President and his pre-
mier."
Those relations are not disrupt
ible" by any such maneuvers. As
matters stand, Mr.. Wilson and Mr..
Bryan are necessary to each other.
Should they part company for any
cause both would suffer, and the
democratic party also. So far as the
public is advised, they are in agree
ment on all matters, foreign and do
nestle
Immediately after the Baltimore
nomination it was whispered around
that the one-term expression in the
platform had been the basis of an
agreement which had brought Mr..
Wilson and Mr.. Bryan into cooper
alton. If Mr.. Wilson won he would
throw his influence to Mr.. Bryan in
1916. Watch the nominees letter of
acceptance and his comments on the
platform.
When in accepting the nomination
Mr.. Wilson made no mention of the
one-term plank there was whisper
ing that Mr.. Bryan was disappoint-
ed, and might not ''go his whole
length" in the campaign. But he was
most active, and did as much for Mr..
Wilson's election as he had done for
his nomination. When after the
election Mr.. Wilson called Mr.. Bryan
70 his side as his principal adviser
the best politics he could possibly
have played-whispering ceased. 1t
was apparent to all then that. what
ever the object at Baltimore had
been respecting the one-term plank,
Mr.. Bryan was now definitely and
safely in the Wilson camp, and that
If Mr.. Wilson lived he would stand
for a second term
Mr.. Bryan's nomination next year
at the expense of his chief would
mean the disruption of the democrat
ic party for at least that campaign.
He could not be elected because of
the resentment of the Wilson men,
and his defeat would greatly embit-
ter the Bryan men. For years the
party would feel the effects of the
row.
Since there is no thoroughfare for
him, therefore, why should not Mr..
Bryan remain one of Mr.. Wilson's
chief supporters1 If he should leave
his chief to whom would he fee?
Next to Mr.. Wilson in party
strength, and ahead of him in per
sonal popularity, stands Mr.. Clark;
and the way to Mr.. Clark is longer
for Mr.. Bryan than the way to Tip
perary. He could never make the
journey.
Evening star., 1915-03-14
England's Submarine Prisoners,

The British government faces a
problem of more than usual difficulty
in the matter of the crews of Ger
man submarines captured in the
course of the recent blockading op-
erations. A vigorous public demand
by the English people arose soon
after these men were brought ashore
that they be treated not as ordinary
prisoners Of war, but as pirates, in-
Evening star., 1915-03-14
THE DARDANELLES.

I've always longed to view the spot
Where bold Leander
Breasted the wave to Hero's grot,
Defytng slander.
Yes, ever since I was q boy
Ny fancy's beckoned
Across the storied plain Of Troy
That Homer reckoned.
And. oh, to see where Xer1es led
His legionA tabled;
Where Alexander fought and bled,
Killed and disabled.
Then next my bark In fancy plies
TAT da wniug II is)
To where enhorned IN gold there lies
The pearl Of citiesi
but from the recent news we've had
1t must he hot there,
And confess I'm rather glad
That I am not there.
New York s,