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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03
IGNORANT ITALIAN
FRIGHTENED. WOMEN

An ignorant Italian. who at first
was thought 20 De some Mexican out
law caused little excitement in
the northern part of town Saturday
afternoon when he called at several
homes and demanded money. in what
were taken TO be fierce" tones One
lady became frightened and tele-
phUned down town about the Fellow,
and chief OF Police Taylor accom-
panied by sam Swinney. won't hi
search OF the fellow MIR Taylor
went to couple OF the houses that
the man had visited. and was made
to believe that the fellow was really
bad lie was later found and ar
rested. and revolver. loaded all
around. and a knife were taken from
him. IL looked as he intended to
shoot Mr. Taylor. as he Is said TO
have attempted TO draw his gun. but
the Chief beat him TO IT, The man
spoke scarcely any English. which is
probably in part the cause of his
frightening the ladies' Monday
morning he was assessed fine Of
thirty dollars for carrying gun. ami
the money Was wired here by a bro
ther of his in Kansas. The man was
then found to be an Italian laborer
instead of a Mexican, and his brother
wired him transportation TO come
home.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03
ADULTERY CASE UP THURSDAY

The trial OF Sim Lyle. charged
'ith living in adultery at Benning-
ton. was scheduled to come up in
1u"t!ce Shannon's court Thursday
afternoon ''ae chief witness against
Lyle is the hus7an1 Of the woman
in the ease. lyle formeTb carried
the naE from the depot to the Du-
rant post office and is well known
here
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03
GGAD
SCHOOL PUPILS SAVINGS

The constant drive for thrift" is
having effect not only among the
older people, but among the school
children. as seen by the report Of
the sixty-one savings banks formed
in as many public schools last year.
The report shows that 1855 chill
dren saved S27.1I5.94. and OF this
amount Sl1.2O0.aO has been trans
ferred TO regular banks Six pupils
OF the seventh and eighth grades con
duct the banks Any sum from 1--WE
cents up may be deposited. and a.
soon as a pupils account amounts
10 five dollars il is transferred TO n
regular bank and an account with
the pupil is opened. IL is reasonable
10 suppose that rural schools VIII
adopt the teaching of thrift as sub
sidiary coures. The money could be
deposited in the local hanks in the
savings departments TO pay four per
cent interest. When the account
amounts to S25 il could be with
drawn and a 500 bond paying four
and half per cent or five per cent
could be bought Many reputable
bond houses will sell a hundred dol
lar bond on the instalment plan. pay
ing the fun amount OF interest on the
amount deposited until the face val
ne OF the bond is paid in fun
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03
The Store That Satisfies

VISIT the various departments this will convince
n that have spared pains provide great variety
~ stock. Womens mems wear, chillrens outfits and
household goods of every description bargain day prices
Imported domestic and specialt feature Our
gloves and shoes the products of the best factories Dress goods
Of finest texture and design.
This is JOY the who prdes herself her
peaance. clerks skilled in advising their
purchases, and speedy delivery of our hobbies
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03
SUBSIDIZED PEACE LECTURES

Last season for the first time sGh-
sidized peace lecturers We're intro
duced into ae circuit chautauquas as
well as the independent assemblies.
The Carnegie Institute paid for a
hundred OF these Managers We're
able TO offer 10 the local committee
one lecture on peace free with other
acts az a reasonable price At the
end of a season six to ten million per
sons will have heard these lectures.
Thus it is encouraging to note that
the most advertised address of the
convention to be held will concern
the subject OF subsidized peace lee
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03
FORMER SECRETARY
OF L. =. NAVY DEAD

John ID. Long. once governor OF
Massachusetts,. and Secretary of the
United States Navy during the Me-
Kinley administration and during the
Spanish-American war. died Satur-
day night of last week at his home
in Binghan:. Mass. To Mr. Long was
given much of the credit for the sig
nal victories of the American navy
during the several engagements with
the Spaniards in the war of 1898.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03
COUNTY TO BUILD BRIDGES

County Commissioners Gray Nick
els. OF Matoy. and Ben Hultsman. OF
Albany. accompanied by County En-
gineer Sunson. Went to Bokchito and
vicinity to select sites for three bridg-
es which the county viii build as
soon as arrangements can be made
after the estimates are approved. The
county will build several bridges
this coming yoar.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03
CAPITOL COMMISSION
OUT OF BUSINESS

The State Capitol Commission au-
tometically went out of business on
Wednesday OF this week and the
three commissioners who have been
drawing three thousand dollars per
year each cease to draw State pay
checks. The commission henceforth
will meet AT the call of the Governor,
and in such cases draw ten dollars
day each for their trouble
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03
SAVING IN THE POST
OFFICE DEPARTMENT

Postmaster General Burrelson has
announced that the post office de
partment can be operated next year
for S4,000.0O0 less than the present
per annum cost due TO many new :
fieiency methods employed by the ae-
partment. He will ask Congress for
an appropriation of $4,000. 900. in
stead of $50 100000. as was asked
last time
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03

Representatives wanted Here is
an exceptional opportunity for women
OF refinement 10 act as local repre-
sentatiyes for largest mills in coun-
try manufacturing and selling hos
iery and underwear direct from mill
TO the home Liberal commission
protected territory, complete lines
prompt deliveries No previous ex-
perience necessary. We show you
how. Write for full information. Ad-
dress Worlds Star Knitting Co.
Dept. sos, Bay City. Mich. wp1
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03

Agents Sell Evans 1916 Model
''T'' Sweeper Vacuum Cleaner. Eff
cient. practical. durable. Special pri-
ees. Evans Blue Bird Clothes Line
Reel. Peerless Outdoor Reel. Monarch
Radiator. the gfeat fuel saver. and
other excellent profit producers. Ev-
ans Mfg. Co.. sos s. Dearborn St.,
Chicago. w1p.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03
ROBERTA GOT BEAT

Roberta. which place the cham
pion baseball team OF the county for
merly called home. has met defeat at
last but by a close score anr after a
hard game A team from Durant
beat the fast Roberta nine by the
score OF three to one. on Durant
diamond last Saturday.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03

clifton. y. Edward Merrill. so
years old. recently received a postal
card mailed June l6. 1881 The on
ly postmarks on the card showed that
it left New Hampton June 16.1SS1,
and arrived in Passaic July %. 1915.
The writer died fifteen years ago.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03
BANKS TO APPEAL BOND
ASSESSMENTS TO COURTS

County Hoard Of Equalization Heard
Protests from County Banks ON
No'tday.~-Banks Organize
To- Fight the Assessment
90 Buiidin Build
ing Bonds.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-09-03

physician confidence to
know that he and the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-02

Buy your Y. M. C. A. meal books
today.-Adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-02
Dean RECEPTION
WILDE RELDAI
UNIVERSITY CLUB

Dr. Arthur Lyman Dean. president
of the College of Hawai-, and Mrs
Dean will be the honored guests to-
night at reception to be given at the
University Club
The reception, which begins at 9
o'clock. is under the auspices OF the
college regents and the University
Club. In the receiving line will be
Senator A F. Judd, president of the
club. and Mrs. Judd; President w. r.
Harrington of the board of regents and
Mrs. Harrington; Prof. John VI. Young
of the college, and Mrs. Young, and
President and Mrs. Dean.
Following the reception there will
be dancing.
Tonight's affair is to be one OF the
most notable of the winters social
events. DR.. and Mrs. Dean will be
given their formal welcome to Homo
lulu and the club house is expected to
be crowded for a large part of the
evening
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-02
MRS. HOWARD TO PLAY
OWN COMPOSITIONS

e Mrs. Elsa Cross Howard. who will
give recital February has an.
nounced that she will play one or two
of her own compositions at the recital
This will mark the first time she
has played these compositions public
ly. They are said by those who have
heard them, however, to possess ex.
traordinary merit. and to reflect much
of the unusual talent discoverable in
her playing. r.. =" -:
The recital will be given or the roof
garden of the Alexander Young hotel,
makai pavilion. 1t is the first recital
she has given in Honolulu. III
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-02

The baseball team of d Company
of the End Infantry is keeping up its
wonderful record in the post league
The nine has now won II games and
lost none and shows no signs of let
down in its work. Indeed. Sgt Peed,
the mainstay in the box for D, is pitch
ing better ball than he tossed at the
beginning of the season The support
ers Of the team are now bowling for
a clean win throughout the series,
which will be an unheard of record in
the army and is almost not to be
counted on by all the rules of prece-
dent and luck F Company still keeps
second place in the race and is going
strong and the nine claims it will yet
overhaul D,and lower that company's
colors
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-02
GOOD ARTICLES IN
FEBRUARY ISSUE
OF MID.PACIFIC

The February number of TIE Mid
Pacific Magazine comes freighted with
authoritative articles from the heads
of a number of the Pacific govern
ments. More and more this magazine
seems TO become the authoritative
mouthpiece of the great men OF the
Pacific ocean. The Hawaiian Islands
are not neglected, but they are so
sandwiched in that the whole makes
an attractive book of the Pacific. Fol
lowing is the list of contents IL the
February number:
Our Art Gallery of the Pacific"
What a Million Club Can DO for
Hawaii
The Progressive Philippines" by
the Hon. w. c. Forbes. ex-governor
general of the Philippine islands.
The Railways of Chosen" by VI.
Ando, traffic manager Chosen railway.
+ a Record Mountain March," by
Capt. w. Ellerbrock.
"Driftwood of the Pacific" by Prof
Mcmillan Brown, LID.
New Zealand's Capital" by T. L.
Mills.
Game in the Hawaiian Islands" by
Charles L. Rhodes.
The Island State of Australia, by
A. E. Solomon, premier of Tasmania.
Panama in History" by John Bar
rett.
Around About Nahiku."
The State Railway System" by J.
s.. Spurway, secretary to chief COM
missioner of railways for ~ s. w.
AT a Javanese Theater," by Fritz
S. Burnell. ...
"A Trip to the Great Caves of Hilo,"
by NJ. L. Horace Reynolds.
"Canadian-M Mexican Coast Roadway,
by Alexander Hume Ford.
Scientific Bird Hunting on Kauai"
by W. A. Bryan and A. Scale. T.
Encyclopedia. of Hawaii and the Pa
cific. ..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-02
BIRTHs

FERRElRA-In Honolulu. February 1,
) 1915, &c Mr.. and Mrs. George Fer.
reira of 962 Prospect street, son.
KAUHANE-In Honolulu, January 81,
1915, to Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon H.
Kauhane of South and Kawaiahao
streets. 2 daughter
Honolulu, January
26, 1915, to Dr. and Mrs. Vitaro MI
tamura Of $3.50 Puunui avenue, a
sen.
VANCE-In Honolulu. January "a,
1915, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chester All
drew Vance of 1903 Edward street.
son.
'SMITH-In Honolulu, January %.
. 1915. to Mr. and Mrs. George Smith
OF Aud lane. a daughter.
'Y0UNG-ln Honolulu. January IA,
1915. to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lee
Young of Prison, road, a daughter.
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brt Sha(ferNotes

Especial star BeIi-tIn -Correspondentel
FORT SKATER, Feb. Lieut.
William C.. Rose has been relieved as
battalion quartermaster and commits
sary on duty with the md battalion
and End Lieut.. l.. McD. Sylvester de
tailed TO that position in his stead.
Lieut. Sylvester has been assigned TO
the End battalion of the regiment for
duty. The relief of Lieut.. Rose is
brought about by that officers orders
for detached duty as assistant to Capt
Edward Carpenter at the Panama-Pa-
cific exposition. Lieut. Rose now ex-
poets to depart for his new station
and duties by the transport sailing
from Honolulu about the 5th of the
present month. ~ 49,. q
Pursuant to General Orders No. 40,
headquarters Hawaiian department,
the following named enlisted men of
the Fort Shafter garrison will be sent
to Fort Mcdowell, Cal, on the trans
port scheduled to sail from Honolulu
for San Francisco about February 5,
reporting upon arrival at that station
to the commanding officer for dis
charge by reason Of expiration of en-.
listment: End Infantry, Company A,
Pvt Otto Adams; Company B, Pvt.
John F. Stone; Company c, Pvt. An.
drew Stetz; Company D, Pvts Angus,
tus F. Creech, Arthur H. Russell. Geo.
H. Robinson and Harold NJ. Ross;
Company E, Pvts. Floyd S. Foster,
John Owens and DuDree Phillips:
Company F. Sgt William B. Harris
and Pvt. Frank L. Nelson; Company
G. Musn. William Herring; Company
II, Musn Harry W. Johnson and Pvt
Ira Logue: Company /. Musn Thomas
Carver; Company K, O.. M. Sgt. Jake
Crabtree and Musn. William ]. Bun
ton; Company l., Pvt. Verde c.
Beard; Company NJ, Sgts. Fred H.
Young and Walter East and Pvt. VIII
liam Tennison; @. NJ. Corps, Pvts.,
1st class, Walter F. Hill and James r.
Treadway. Under special instructions
from the war department Pvt. John
Stuyts, Company A. End Infantry, will
be sent to Fort Mcdowell by the first
transport for discharge from the army
without honor on account of fraudu-
lent enlistment.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-02

The post has been notified that 131
recruits will arrive for the End In
fantry by the transport due here on
February Is. These men by memoran-
dunn from regimental headquarters
will be assigned to companies in num-
bers as follows: Company A, %;
Company B, 10; Company C, Il; Com.
pany D.. IS; Company E, 10: Company
F. 16; Company G., 16, and Company
H, IA. No recruits, as will be seen,
go to the 3rd battalion. as the strength
of the companies of that battalion now
exceeds that of the other companies.
The number assigned and expected is
about one-fourth of the total number
required to bring the End Infantry up
to its authorized strength.
- -
Upon the recommendation of his
company Commander. Corp. Hst1lan'
Elmer of<eo4p - - SffsFS
has been reduced 20 tns<&1ssoei eEits
yate, effective February 1.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-02
MARRIED

e44RKrKRAAIER- in Honolulu, Jan
1916, Rev NAthsl EaIentfn
- k6saG Catholic cathedral officiating,
tester C. Clark and Miss Marguerite
kramer Witnesses, A. A. Beard and
Miss Victoria Kramer.
TRIBE-OTIS-In Honolulu. January
80, 1915, Rev. Leopold Knoll oficial.
ing, Leopold w. Tribe and Rose K.
Otis. Witnesses, Leslie Samson and
Miss Elizabeth Akana.
WATS0N-AFFLECK In Honolulu,
January 80. 1915. Rev. Canon Ault
officiating, Gilbert John Watson and
Margaret Affieck. Witnesses l. H.
Richey and c. w. Shepherd
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-02
PACIFIC CLUB UNDER .........
NEW ADMINISTRATION

With new officers and new board
of governors at its head, the Pacific
Club of Honolulu today commenced the
work of new year. The annual meet
ing of the club was held last night,
the following officers being elected:
Dr. Charles B. Cooper, president; j.
#. c.. Hagens,s vice-president; A. ].
Campbell, treasurer, and A. L. c. At,
kinson, secretary, reelected
Five vacancies on the board of di.
rectors were filed, the successful can
didates being w. H. Baird, J. o. Car
ter, Richard Iyers, Dr.. st. d. G. Wal
tiers and E. !. Spalding. The reports
of the retiring officers showed that
the club is in prosperous condition
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-02
WAIKIKI INN
DANCE TONIGHT

The usual Tuesday evening dance
will be held at Waikiki Inn this eve
ming. ~ azt~'3 ~rs: r.
You are cordially invited to attend
and enjoy an exceptionally pleasant
evening :. b ~
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-02
HAWAII POLITICIANS
/ WARM UP FOR PRIMARY

According to news from Hawaii.
keen interest is being taken by the
Big Island politicians in March pri.
msries Tickets now are being made
up, is the report, and already 40 cam
didates are ready to enter the field
There probably will be no contest for
the offices of county auditor, county
attorney and treasurer.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-02

g a
nseh1e pf at ells 'sIi4.
convention of tue Anti Saloon ksa4ue
of Hawaii will haeek u sfxRilhae
church Fridax ~ tl1t1 g |.IGI z6I.
ana cnatiass tlrz6 i - s. >11' M
tfM seiIl cI6se 4 - = Il - -.
a. 5.ib6fI m - :
.fhe Kaflnls p, R:ctlez ne
islapda kz5s been invited tlsr1l 49,
gafss - eonveht
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XI=(I=I5
TEEATER

The House Of Silent Drama.
Matinee at 1890 a. m. ...-
T.. -. Continuous Matinee.
Evening 1.-TWO sF1ows), 6:45 and $3.50.
ToDAYiS PROGRAM.
THE HALF-BREED-
Two-reel drama ......... Vitagraph
A Warm Welcome
: Comedy ................. Majestic
Red Riding Hood of the Hills
Western drama .......... EsSanay
Bunny's Swell Affair." ....E g.. Il
Comedy ..........<...... Vitagraph
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-21
GE0RGIANS AID FRANK
Members Of Club Here Base
HOPE in New Governor.

Members OF the Georgia Club in this
..v DO not believe that the next Gov
nor OF their state. Nat Harris, will
..--.it the execution Of Leo VI. Frank
E. Wagnus, OF o57 Pearl Street,
resident OF the club. and other mem
~. expec. clcmency for the Brooklyn
nan.
Several months ago the Georgia Club,
=, which William Farnum Black was
-,sS5ert at the time, sent an appeal
:, Covernor Slaton. Fire Commissioner
,3,mson said that as long as there
,,,s shadow OF doubt in Franks case,
e, evidenced by the dissenting opiu-
ms Of Justices Hughes and Holmes,
a. the United States Supreme Court,
he prisoner should by all means re-
,s;re the benefit Of the doubt
"The next Governor Of Georgia is a
very able and reasonable man." said
" Adsmson q know Mr.. Harris. and
7 have entire confidence that he will
10, alone give the case the fullest dc
liberation. but that he will view it
from the side Of human Justice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-21
RED CROSS MAKES
APPEAL FOR AID
Report Shows Work Done
Since Wilson'S Request
in August.

The American Red Cross. in q sum
mary Of its activities since August /,
1914. appeals for funds to continue its
work This is the first request for
financial and since President wilson
as nresident of the Red Cross, made a
general request for support on Au-
gust 19. A.
ronort lust issued the Red Cross has
sent to Europe siXty-three surgeons
or muses. and twelve sanitary experts.
Three more surgeons and lght nurses
are 10 leave May for field hospltai
in France under the British Red Cross.
DR.. Richard P. Strong, professor OF
tropical diseases at Harvard Unlver-
sity, was sent at the head OF sanitary
commission to aid in controlling the
epidemics of typhus fever and other
di seases which already have secured
strong Roadway in Serbia.
Enormous quantities OF supplies nave
been purchased by the Red eros Equip
ment provided includes all possible
forms of hospital and field apparatus
including nineteen motor ambulances.
Their financial statement shows a
balance of S171,843. The report states
paid from the relief fund, )ut are met
bv the American Red Cross.
A cable message from the American
Relief Clearing House of Paris yester-
day confirmed recent reports from SER
bia. and stated that conditions there
were deplorable. One hunderd and two
doctors have died in tight to check
cOntagion. The message was received
bv the War Relief Clearing House. at
Is Broad Street. The Paris organiza-
ton also announced that l,5OO.OOO suits
of underwear are needed in the Ser
bian field besides funds for the pur-
chase of food.
Dr. Franklin II. Martin, OF Chicago,
chairman of the Committee OF amer
can Physicians for the Aid of the Bel
gian Profession, reports that the com
mittee has raised S6,324 to buy drugs
and instruments for needy members OF
their profession in Belgium.
Contributions received yesterday by
Mrs. Whitney Warren for the Secours
Rationale Fund amounted to S391.lo.
The total of contributions to the Amer
lean Polish Relief Committee is now
44.O57.53. Spencer, Trask d Co. re-
ceived 1863 yesterday for the Persian
War Relief Fund The Committee OF
Mercy acknowledges the receipt OF SlO4
for its various funds. The American
Women's Relief Fund received Sl99'2l
yesterday.
Among the gifts to the British Amer
lean War Relief Fund yesterday were
5000 from Archer NJ. Huntington, 500
from Mrs. Nelson Brown and Sl25 from
the Heather Club, Of the Y. W. {. A,
for the Scotch soldiers. Leeds john
son gave 500 to the American Red
Cross, and other subscriptions brought
the days total to Sl7S'76.
A gift of 500 from Andrew Car
rooie' I'd. and an anonymous contrlbu-
ton of a similar amount were &C
knowledged by the Serbian Asricui-
tural Relief Committee yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-21
Pressure OF China from
Toxic Reacts in House
of Commons.
BRYAN CONCURS
IN GREY'S POLICY
Picking Government Likely to
Get Support of U. S. in Re
sisting Certain Demands.

London, April 20.-Seekers for in
formation concerning Great Britain's
attitude on the Japanese demands,
about which Sir Edward Grey was asked
nearly a score OF questions IN the
House Of Commons to-day, were dlSap-
pointed. for Sir Edward made a blanket
reply. covering all inquiries in the most
general way He did say, however. that
the House could rest assured that the
government would cndeavor TO secure
an omen door TO British commerce in
all parts of China.
Those who made inquiries, acting on
behalf of British commercial interests
in China, which are much disturbed
over the trend of events in Peklng'
sought to draw from the Foreign Sec.
retary some more definite statement OF
policy and some statement as to the
actual status of the negotiations be
tween Japan and China. Sir Edward
however, was evidently not ready to
make any statement at this time.
Those who believe that Japan's de-
mands do infringe China's sovereignty
and adversely affect the policy OF the
omen door and equality of opportunity
find encouragement, however, in sir
Edward Grey's declaration of the gov
ernment's intention 10 keep the door
omen for British commerce.
Washington. April 20.-While decln-
inr to discuss in detail the administra-
tions policy toward the Japanese-Chl-
reese negotiations. Secretary Bryan told
inqurers to-day that the United States