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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-01-07
Doing Something for Business

There can be but one opinion OF
the administrations action in notifying
Great Britain that unwarantable seiz-
ure and detention Of cargoes not con.
traband under international laws and
usages, being transported in neutral
vessels and under neutral flags, must
cease, in so fa' as the commerce ol
this country is concerned. The feel
ing must be AM will be one Of hearty
approval, mix'd with degree oi
wonder as to why this action has been
so long postponed. Within a month
after the opening Of hos.ilities car
goes consigned from ports in this
country to neutral parts in Holland
were not only searched by officers
boarding the vessels fom British men
oi-wsr, bui were seized and conveyed
into British ports, to remain impound-
ed there until, at the close Of the war,
the Government Of Great Britain will
axe up and consider the question oil
damages due the American consign
ors. The British contention at that
time, and in the particular case, was
that the cargo, while not contraband
under the generally accepted defni.
ton Of the word, was conditional
contraband" under SOME form Of agree.
ment made at the London Conference
a few years ago which Great 3aiiain
assumed as beligerens. to have rhe
right Of interpreting for herself.
The Washington administration ap
pears to have accepted for sometime
this wholly ex parte view Of the rights
Of a beligereut and the obligations Of
a neutral. Such a contention could
b. seen to leave neutrals without
rights but with obligations only. i,
appears from the language oi the pre-
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-01-07
let Them Fight II Out"

We find in a lar removed but none
the less esteemed contemporar the
Manila Times, published at the capital
Of the PHILIPPINE Islands, something
which we believe 10 be a veritable,
and, moreover, a great scoop Of all
the entire corps Of Washington core
spondeDts. The Manila Times shcw9
a genuine American enterprise in pay
ing heavy cable tolls to gel important
news from Warrington. And that it
knows important news when it gets
it, the fact that 1t prints, in the middle
Of its front page, in deeply indented
black letters, in a box, a Washington
cable dispatch headed with the words
which heal tho article. is proof
enough. -
The dispatch jus,ifes the heading.
Il nariates how the president, at his
weekly talk with the corps Of Wash
ington correspondents, let fall these
words in answer 10 a question Of
whether he proposed taking any par,
in the war between Villa and Caranza.
He gave evidence Of having been
much annoyed, says the cable, al
rumors OF coming Intervention by
the United States and when asked for
40 expression Of his opinion as to the
course to be pursued in regard 10 the
present hosilties between Carranza
and Villa, he replied emphatically:
Let them fight it out"
The only reason we can assign for
having had to wait for this good news
to come all the way from Manila is that
Mr.. Wilson has enjoined upon the
newspaper corps he receives once
week, that he shall not be quoted in
anything he says there and then. 9th
erwise we should have had the glad
tidipgs oJ this sign and promise Of a
return TO a sale and sane Mexican
policy emblszoned on the front pages
OF our own newspapers weeks ago
The date OF the Manila Times carry
ing this proclamation Of sense is De-
cember Is. II has taken long to bring
the welcome news home, but who
shall sag, after this, that our distant
colonisl possessions are Of no use to
us2 For though Mr.. Wilson may yet
deny that he said this sensible thing,
we shall continue to hope and believe
that he did say it, Globe Democrat
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-01-07

'es, now made, that this is the first
,halleuge OF the right Of Great Britain
to make such seizures ann detentions
which Washington has sent to London.
In the meantime the scope Of oper'
ations against our commerce has wild
ened, The representation We have
now made pleads our earlier patience
az an excuse. and urges the heavy and
continuing losses TO our comnerc,
under such close restricting, as a JUS
tifcation Of nov serving notice that
hereafter we shall insist upon regard.
ing neutral obligations and claiming
neutral rights only as they are declared
by international law and custom.
The declaration Of our purpose seems
to have been made clear and specific,
so far as We are able to gather its pur-
port from dispatches which can not be
expected to follow the exact text Of
OF such a document. What seems
plain is that, even after the note had
been carefully revised BY Mr.. Wilson,
it still carried the clear notification Of
our purpose to insist upon al! Of the
rights OF a neutral nation in dealing
not only with other neutral nations,
but with the beligerents themselves in
all lines Of trade and commerce not
specifically closed 20 US by laws and
cuatoms governing neutral relations
TO which nations have given common
assent.
1t is possible to see this declaration
o. our intention in the citation OF Lord
Salisbury's acceptance OF our position,
made during the Boer var, that food
stuffs destined for the civilian popu-
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-01-07

lation Of beligerent country, and not
for its forces In the field, could not be
claimed or prohibited as conuband
The logical inconsistency Of Great
Britain's present position is seen in
the iact that, could We accept it we
would be convicting ourselves OF a
violation Of neutrality. II foodstuffs
destined for neutral ports from which
they mighr reach the Germans are
conditional contraband" and their
shipment constitutes a violation Of our
neutrality, thea our shipments Of foed
stuffs to Great Britain can be no less a
violation. The difference, from the
British point Of view, is that Great
Britain is in a position on the seas to
seize and sequestrate, il permitted by
US, supplies for Germany which she
herself is constantly receiving at our
hands. That inconsistency Is hardly
less glaring than the claim than ship
ments consigned only ito ORDER
when shipped to neutral ports are sus
picious enough to justify their seizure.
The right Of search can not be denied
The right Of seizure can not be ad
mitied. unless suspected goods when
searched, are found to be coniaband
ofwar under the laws Of nations aud
not under the definitions made by any
beligerent lor its own uses. The
action Of Great Britain, irritating as /,
is, and productive as has been d
heavy losses to the business Of thi.
country, Is less to be condemned. a.
being a beligerents natural use OF al
opportunities. than is The delay Of ar
administration ioFat an end to an ar
Ebitrs:y course ol action which ha.
caused incslcubable loss 10 American
commerce, and would, II II could b,
suffered to continue, mean the degra
dation Of the United States in ths
eyes Of the world. Globe Democrat,
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-01-07

the iarmes, his Wit and his boz and
girl, will be covered in these shor'
courses.
During The afternoons, fifteen Of the
twenty state organizations connected
with agriculture, will hold their annual
corn show at Columbia during the
week, and has offered large number
OF valuable premiums There will al.
so be judging contest, both corn
and stock, for both bows and girls
under the auspices Of the Boys and
Girls clubs Of the state. The state
clubs will have an exhibit at Colum'
bia during the week.
The crowning event OF the week
will be the big banquet given By the
University Of Missouri to the visiting
farmers Friday night, January Is, at
close OF the week. One Of the prize
steers will be killed for this big feast,
and verything served will be from
the agricultural college farm.
Last year there were more than
2600 farmers there during the week
registering from ninety.two counties oi
the state and from eighteen other
states. 1t looks like there will be at
least 5000 there this year.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-01-07
Farmers Week is Crowded Full

Farmers Week at the University oil
Missouri at Columbia, January Ills.
1915, promises to be bigger and
better shan ever" From the very
first nights program, when DR.. H. J.
Waters, president OF the Kansas State
Agricultural College and former dean
Of the College Of Agriculture, Al
Columbia will give illustrated lecture
on world agriculture, the week pro
misses 10 be as interesting as instruct
i've.
The evening programs Throughout,
the week will be held in The Univ Is.
ity auditorium under the auspices oil
the Safe Board oi Agriculture N Njted
speakers will be in Colum ia Tor these
meetings.
During the day the short courses
for ev..yone, and the special short
courses Tor women, and also boys and
girls, will be conducted by the faculty.
Of the College OF agriculture These
short courses will begin a, $3.50 O.
clock and close at i:3o o'clock,
from six to ten lectures or demon
straiions will be given each hour, SC
that il will impossible for anvone to
hear or see all. Each person viii
chose th-. courses they would fashei
t,ke, the ones they are vitsllv interes'
ted 10. Every subject a interest ts
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-01-07

The gentleman who contesses that
he has been married three times with
in the past six months may occupy
his approaching leisure by writing a
book Of hints to bashiul bachelors.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-01-07

The British subject cotton bales.
consigned to Germany te an x.ray ex;
animation for detection Of guns and
ammunition. II the Trcisns had un.
des.ood sciencc tie crafty Ulysses
could have never iooied them with
thss wooden horse.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-01-07

While Scotland gave US John Muir,
America educated him and furnished
him the raw materials with which he
made his fame.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-01-07

Conditions are improving in the
Philippines. The police force can cope
with the rebellions now.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
WARFARE ON SEA BEGINS
 IN ADRlAT TIC

ROME, May 24.-lt wac announced Chic afternoon that clash between large forces Of land troops may not be expected for several dave though there has been numerous sklrmlshes today. Thla 10 ail tho information that Che war office would give out, and the movement Of troops Is being kept secret All reference to troop move ments 10 being censored out of news- papers and dispatches to foreign countrieo.
 NAVAL ENGAGEMENT LOOKED
 FOR.
 While no word with reference to the navy is permitted to 90 out from the war office or tho country engage ments at sea are momentarlly expect cd.
 Anacona and other Adriatle coast towno are being bombarded today by Austrian waronlps.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
RJSS C AIN IN
 GA-IClA

PETRoeRAo. May 24. - The Ger man and Austrian forces in eaneia and Southern Poland are on tho de- fensivo. The Russians have been able to force them backward in many piaoeo. The cast bank of thc San rive CT has been cleared of the enemy, and our troops have firm positions on the west bank Of Che river between Prze- mysl and Jaroslav
 The Russian offensive io being strengthened by the conotant addition of troops along che whole line, and the conflict continues at Przemysl Ja- roslav and other points. Hundreds Of thousands of men arc engaged.
 The Russians gained their advan- tage by counter attacks against the Austrian lines, the success of which made former advanced positions Of Che enemy untena5le.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
ANOTHER LAUNCH
 IS REPORTED LOST

CORONA. May 24.-The gasoline launch Edith G.. thought to have been lost last week but later reported safe and sound. arrived here Saturday night with news that the gasboat Ot- ter had probably been lost at sea with her captain. the only man aboard the little craft The captains name could not be learned.
 The Otter was met by the Edith G.. while the latter was rounding Cape Hinchinbrook. The launch was lost sight of and after the Edith G. had re- turned to look for the little boat she was given up for lost. It is believed the Otter's captain feu overboard, as the launch had driited far out of her course.
 The Edith G. owes her salvation to a wind that blew her into river be- low yakutat. her captain said.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
JUNEAU MEN FIND GOOD
 COAL MINE

Having discovered a rich strlnger of Ignite coal on the southerly end of Admiralty island, about forty miles from Juneau. J. c. Hyde. Charles Gundlach, John Sandman and Peter Carlson left Juneau Saturday with equipment to start development work. Preliminary prospecting on the seam indicated that a fine deposit has been found The seam exposed is not far from the beach. and tramway will be constructed and coal will be ship ped from the property by next spring if an plans are realied.
 I've believe that we have 9 good thing" one Of the members of the party said to The Empire "The gov. ernments nberality in permitting the opening of coal on unreserved ground will aid us in marketing our product, and think that other coal deposits in Southeastern Alaska will receive attention if our venture is a success. "
 The late George Harkrader was the owner Of one of the biggest undevel- oped coal properties in Southeastern Alaska The Harkrader claims also are on Admiralty Island and coal ta- ken from it two years ago was pro- nounced to be an excellent fuel by experts who tested it. Should the coal industry be opened up the Hark- rader claim would be among the first to be mined
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
CHURCHILL MAY
 QUIT ENTIRETY

LONDON. May 24.-While the posi-. tion of Secretary to India in the cab inet remains open to Winston Chruch- ill, it is not believed that he will ac- cept it. Churchill today quit his post at the admiralty and Lord Fisher, first admiral of the navy is in charge there. As soon as the new cabinet is formed, Arthur J. Balfour will take charge of the Admiralty
 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lloyd George will retain charge of the Treasury Department and will, in ad- dition, administer the civil functions of the War Department Lord Kitchen. CT will retain control of the operating portion ol the War Department with the title of Secretary of State for War"
 The main cause of the Cabinet cri- sis was the quarrel between Churchill and Lord Fisher Public opinion sup ported Fisher
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
OPERATION
 ON SLOANE
 IS SUCCESS

SEATTLE. May 24. = Dr. L. O. Sloane of Juneau was operated on in the Seattle General Hospital at 10 o'clock this morning and bis gall blad- der and appendix were removed No complications were discovered and the patient withstood the operation well and at o'clock this afternoon had revived from the anaesthetic and was feeling fine.
 Dr. J. B. Eagleson. who took charge of the operation. declared that Dr.. Sloane would be out of the hospital within two weeks at the latest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
SEATTLE WILL
 OBSERVE DAY

SEATTLE. May 2f.-The celebra- don by the people of Seattle of the semi-centcnuial of the acquisition Of Alaska by the United States in 191z is practically assured. The tentative plans are for a weeks festival, and an exhibition of Alaska products. They contemplate having the celebration in the fall in welcome for the return to Seattle Of those who are engaged in Alaska in the summer. and a welcom- ing Of those who come out from AL aska on a visit
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
PR0SPECT0R, LOST FOR 12
 DAYS, LIVES.

Thirty-nine pounds below his nor nal ewight, Pat Mcconagal, miner who lived for twelve days in the woods on diet of leaves and sticks, and finally staggered into his camp in weak end emaciated condition, was brought to Juneau from Yankee Basin this morning by John Donnigan and P. s. Early and will recuperate in St. Ann's hospital. McGonagal is nearly 50 years of age.
 McGonagal was lost in the hills back of Yankee Basin on May 5th. The day before he had gone from his camp to visit Donnigan. It was on his return that he lost his way. Panic overlook him at drst but later his reason returned and he realized, he said today that he must husband his strength for the test to which it had been put. At night he slept in the open. or beneath windfalls. During the daytime he tried to regain his bearings, and for food munched sal monberry leaves and chewed grass and roots. Occasionally he found a patch of early blueberries. Finaly, on May 17. he came into All Young's camp at the mouth of Cowee creek. First aid treatment was given him. but it was decided to bring him to Ju- neau. owing to the seriousness of his condition. He is resting comfortably today and it is said by the attending physician that be will have entirely recovered from his narrowing exper- fence. in a month or six weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
ALLIES LOSE SHIPS IN SUE
 MARINE ATTACK.

Paris, May 24.-The Alice lost two torpedo boats and two transports at Che Dardanelles today, the result of submarine attacks. One Of the trans ports was loaded with troops bound for the seat Of operations beyond Gal. ilpoll.. The number Of lives list, While probably great, has not been report ed upon.
 The attacks on the Turkish posi- lions at the neck Of Che eallipoli pen- lnsula is continuing with terrific fe- rocity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
WHEAT CROP MAY
 BE MUCH LARGER

CHICAGO. May 24.-The June 1st report on the wheat crop is expected to indicate an increase over last years production of from 15O,0O0.0OO to 2OO.OOO0OO bushels. It is believed that the average prices will be higher, because the early sales will be much higher than they were last pear. The result should mean $2OO,0O0,O0O to SgO0.O0O.0O0 more money will come to the United States for wheat this year than came last year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
creMANY DECLARES WAR.

Berlin, May 24.-lmmediately upon reeeipt of word today that Italy had declared war on Austria-Huraary, the German government issued a procla- nation declaring state of war to e%- ist between Italy and Germany, Pass porte were Issued to representatives of the Italian government in Ger many, and German representatives m italy were directed by telegraph to demand passports from the italian government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
U. s. TO GUARD
 GTALY,S INTERESTS

WASHINGTON, May 24.-rhe Am erican ambassadors at Berlin, Vienna and Constantinople today took over the Italian legations and the interests of that country in Germany Austria and Turkey
 It is understood that Switzerland will care for the Interests of Germany and Austria at Rome, and that the United States or Switzerland will care for Turkeys interests there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
wnl Annot Labor Market.

WASHINGTON, May 24.-The la bor market will probably be affected by the participation of Italy in the war. 1t is believed that 1t will not only stop immigration from that country. and reduce that from other southern European countries almost to nothing but that thousands of ltal. ian laborersI I'p the United tsates will leave immediately for Europe to en- gage in the war
 Advices from New York. Baltimore, Chicago and other places are that thousands of Italians are planning to leave the United States for Europe.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
SERBIA AFTER LOTS
 OF RAILROAD MATERIAL

NEW YORK. May 2l.-o1iciais of the New York equipment concerns hear that representatives of the Ser bian government are negotiating for locomotives and equipment for new railroad to be built after the war from Sofia, Bulgaria. to the Adriatic. The value os the order is placed at S20,- 0OO.OOO. and it is said that the Bald win Locomotive company has been asked for bids
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
FRANCES JOSEPH CALLS ITALY
 TREAcHERoUs.

Vienna, May 24.-Emperor Fran ois Joseph today issued a proclama- tion in which he called Italy a new and treaeherous enemy to Austria Hungary. He oaid that Italy vas bound by her sacred word to join Ger many and Italy in the contest that is now waging In Europe, and that, at least, the Central Emplres had ex- pected Italy to remain neutral.
 The proclamation announced a etate Of war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
RECRUITS JoIM ARMY FAsr.

More than 10000 recruits joined the Italian army in this city alone in the first haltday of the war. Reports from every city in the Kingdom say that patriotic enthusiasm is at fever heat, and enlistments are being made as fast as recruiting officers can en- roll taem. Volunteers are organizing in many places where there are no re- erultlns officers, and requests are be- ing received from them by the govern -ment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
FAIRBANKS OPENS
 FIRST PLAYE1ELD

FAIRBANKS. May 24.-rhc first public playground in Alaska will be formally opened here today under the auspices of the Womans Civic Club. The playground has been fully equip ped through the generosity of the citi- zens Of Fairbanks and the children of the city are planning for the sum mer vacation
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
TRIESTE DECORATED
 IN GAY CoLORS

TRIESTE. May 24. - This city is decorated in Gay Austrian colors.
 There have been many antiItalian demonstrations. in which troops par ticipated
 The Italian consulate was attacked. The American consul appealed to the army and naval officers and the muni- cipai government to protect the lives and property of Italians, and the army interceded in their behalf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
AMERICANS REFUSED
 RIGHT TO INVESTIGATE

NEW YORK. May 24.- X London dispatch states that group of Amer ican banking houses was recently planning to take a considerable block of the last German war loan but in- sisted on having their representatives make personal investigation in Der lin of the actual state of affairs. This the German authorities finally refused to permit, with the result that many German-Americans abandoned all idea of subscribing to the loan
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
ALLIES WILL
 PUNISH SULTAN

LONDON. May 24.- Great Britain, France and Russia have joined in a statement that they will punish the Sultan for the massacre of Armenians.
 Advices received here are that whole towns have been massacred, and that when the final story is told it will be discovered that the slaugh- ter has been the most stupendous de. Struction of human life among non- combatants in the history Of warfare.
 That the Turkish government is di' rectly responsible for the massacres is established to the satisfaction of the governments here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
HUNGARIAN COMPLAINS
 OF UNITED STATES

ROME. May 2s-A Vienna dispatch quotes Count Apponyi, Hungarian op- position party leader as saving: We feel chat the war would soon be over if the United States would quit sup plying artillery and ammunition to Russia. Formal right may be on the side of the United States, but il is hard to talk Of formal right to some one whose son. father or brother has been killed by an American bullet
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-24
GERMANY GOT wAR.
 SUPPLIES FROM U. s.


 NEW YORK. May 24.-It is conced- ed by men in wellinformed quarters that Germany up to the time that relations with Italy became strained. was actively importing war material from the United States through ltal. ian and Swiss sources. Several prom inent Cincinnati works were engaged in making projectiles and fuses and gun parts for Germany. Recent con ditions have made 1t impossible to reach Germany through the former channels. and this situation has been felt keenly by the German authorities for some time One prominent ma chine tool importing house at Cologne was the principal buyer Of war mater ial for Germany. In addition to the Cincinnati works. it is known that until recently that machine tools rom Worcester. Mass were forwarded by way Of Italy and Switzerland into . Germany. This source Of supply has now been e6ectuaiy shut off, and in no instance is Germany now receiving any war equipment from the United States