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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14

WOMEN SHARP IN
THEIR COMMENTS
OeDIore AnnoyanCeS 10 PreSi-
dent and Congress at Time
When Grave Problems Are
Demanding Attention.


Washington Dee l3--The National
Association Opposed to Woman Suf.
rage, in annual convention here to-
day. reelected the principal officers
and adopted a resolution declaring
that a lack OF patriotism was shown
in the efforts of suffragists to tor
mcnt congress during a session which
is called upon to solve the greatest ma
tional and International problems that
have confronted the United States
since the civil wur
Delegates from most Of the twenty
four states represented i'm the associa-
ton were present The business of
The convention was concluded today
bal delegation Of forty will call on
President Wilson at the White House.
Reviewing the defeat OF suffrage in
eastern states last month, Mrs Arthur
M Dodge, president in her opening
address, said.
The votcrs have asked two quoS-
tiobs First, is suffrage expcdicnt?
and their common sense has led them
10 say no; second, do the majority OF
women stand behind the demand for
the vote? and the negative reply has
emphaucally followed The iuycstiga-
tion Of fact"
The resolution adopted by the con.
vcntion rcads in part ~ follows
This association doprecates and
condemns the lack Of patriotism eX-
hibited by the euffragettcs i'm useless
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
IN BELGIUM
DOES APPALLING DAMAGE

Havre Dee ~ Ol:l0 p. M De-
layed in Transmission1-A -Appallng
effects of Saturdays explosion in the
Belgian munition factory are more
clearly shown as the investigation OF
the disaster proceeds Al of the
sheds Of the plant, which covered
10000 square feet OF ground We're
completely destroyed. The spot where
the first explosion occurred is
marked bl a chasm 1870 feet deep
Towns and VILLAGES within radius
OF fifty miles of Hayre were shaken
by the explosion ana those in the im-
mediate vicinity sustained serious
damage. Al Harfleur every house waS
injured and the church is in state of
collapse. At Bodice all windows in
the spinning mills were broken and
considerable damage also was done ON
the other side of the Seine at Hon
fleur St Sauvcur and Buzevile.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
Sl95, 900, GOO RcVcnuc Nccdcd.
SUSAN B, ANTHONY
PAGEANT IN CAPITAL

10Y MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEAaEu NftNl
Washington, Dee. 13.--An olabor-
ate pageant plcturIng the life and
work of Susan b. Anthony, the po-
neer suffrage leader was staged here
tonight as the closing event of the
annual convention Of the Congression-
al Union for Woman Suffrage.
More than 400 persons appeared in
the pageant including many young
women prominent in the social cir
cles Of this and other cities. Five
"friezes' symbolzing the proSress
women have made in their march to-
ward freedom in their political life al
ternated with scenes picturing ten
episodes in Miss Anthonys life. Cos
tunes OF the fashions Of various per-
iods since the civil war days Werc
worn
Tomorrow representatives of the
Congressional union will seek hear
ing before the republican national
committee.
The executive council of the Ma
tional American Woman Suffrage as
sociation held q meeting here tonight
preliminary to the opening tomorrow
of the forty-seventh annual conyen-
tion Of the association, Delegates ale
ready on the ground are chiefly in-
terestcd in the election OF q new pres
ident to succeed Dr. Anna Howard
shaw. who has announced her in
tention 10 retire after serving eleven
years
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
IMMIGRANTS
TO FLOCK TO AMERICA


New York, Dee IA campaign to
obtain reliable information concern
ing the probabilities Of immigration
To this country after the close Of the
European war, was started today by
the immigration committee Of the
Chamber Of Commerce Of the United
States
Circulars we're sent to division
travelling and city passenger agents OF
all railroads, asking them to cooper
ate in obtaining from the sub-agent5
in this country OF transatlantic
steamship companies information on
the subject. Tho data will be used In
making plans to handle any large in
fluX of immigration or an increase IN
immigration to Europe,
The committee hopes that II
largely increased immigration Is IN
dicdted To be able TO prepare plans Tor
the proper distribution Of the incom-
ing population.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
STILL UOID MORE THAN
81 ,000 0n0, 600 WORTH

New York. Dec i8.-Thc decision of
the British government To make out
right purchases Of American securities
caused no surprise here, the plan hav-
ing been reached aa one ot several
which British treasury officials were
known to have under consideration
International bankers rcgarded the
proposition as ia the nature OF a ten
dor or bid that IS being made solely
ia the interest of Strengthening and
maintaining exchange between this
country and London.
The recent revival of liquidation Of
our securities by British owners has
further reduced the amount Of Amer
lean stocks and bonds owned ia Great
Britain but conservative estimates
place the total Of holdings at this time
as well 20 eAcess OF lWo Dillon doiiaIs.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
HILL LINER NEAR
TO SAN FRANCISCO

san Francisco, Dec. l3.--The dlsa.
bled Hin frcighter Minnesota. in tow
of tugs WAS sighted late today of
Point san Pedro nineteen miles south
OF here proceeding north. She was
expected to reach here tonight and
pass In tomorrow
Investigation OF tho disabloment of
tho vessel was set for tomorrow by
John W. Preston, United States dis
trict attorney orders were issued
that The Minnesota should stay i'm
mid-siream In the bay when she az
riyes until Mr.. Preston can inquire
into the causes of the accident which
was reported TO have put an her six
teen boilers out of commission Off
cers and crew were instructed not to
discuss the vessels condition.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
FIGHTING Is CHIEFLY
ON ITALIAN FRONT

Vienna Doc t3 (via London. 1855
r. mo- The following official COM
munication was issued today;
Russian front There is nothing
mportnnt 10 report.
Italian front; In Tyrol the Inlian
artillery bombardcd our positions at
Rivo, Rovcrto and on the Coldilana.
Attplk by italian infantry northeast
~ Oslaya were rcpulsed
Ina Gulicaria. the italian infantry
rs approaching our positions. The
fiuhtng continues
In northeast Montenegro at ko-
rto. we took 500 prisoners.
"Our airmeu have successfully
dropped bombs ON the enemy's camp
at Bcrane
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
SAYS GREECE ASKED
ALLIES FOR TROOPS

=" NosHiHo JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wRsl
london, Dec. 10 C3:35 p. m)-"Are
IVY aware" sir Arthur Markham
dsNeQ Foreign Secretary Grey in the
n'Use ot commons today chat the
o,u'''il press has stated repeatedly
n' 'a' me allies, by sending troops
,"'oush Greece, violated Greek neu-
,a'''y IN the same way in which
-, many violated Belgian neutrality
= u VIII the government take steps
NJ, make it known in neutral coun-
D'FS that Greece requested the allies
70 send troops?o
NJ Lord Robert Cecil. parliamentary
,a, ,sanu,eF.seerelary Tor foreign affairs.
ng ~ ''''' ''''
Aa. am aware such statements have
o,,o. oa made but lhey have been ade-
'4"'e'F r'diculed and contradicted.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
WIRELESS SEALED ON
INTERNED STEAMER

Baltimore, Dec. 3--The wireless
apparatus ON the German steamer
bulgaria., lntcrned ia thc harbor here,
was scaled by n United States naval
officer from washington late today
Local officials Of the government ad-
mitted that charges had been made
that messages We're received and sent
recently from the ship, but would not
further discuss the matter
The Bulgaria was interned early in
the war. The Officers and part OF the
crew stll make their home on tho
ship No watch has been kept on their
movements,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
BRITISH ACTlVITN Is
REPORTED ny FRENCH

Loudor. Dec Is O0;55 p. nh
Field Narshal Sir John French sends
the following report from the BRIT
ish froat Ia France
Last night we blew mp q mine IN
front of Giyenchy and occupied the
prater. Tndav there was considera-
lie activity az various points on the
front. We bomharded the enemy's po-
sition east of Ypres and in the neigh
boihood ~ FIelinGheim ap5 ghcllet
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
ENGLAND GETS
READY To SELL
j. s. SECURITIES
Mobilization to Begin With
View TO StabiIizing tx
change in New York Fl
nanciaI District,

wv AhHttihh JOURNAL aFEf A. tkhAtu WiRnH
London Doc l3 O0 p. mD-After
am explanation by the chancellor Of
the eXchoqucr ReBinald McNenna,
and u short debate, tho house Of com
mons passed this evening The second
reading or the BIN empowering the
government 20 mobilize American and
Canadian securities by purchase or by
borrowing them, to be used primarily
as collateral for loans or IN case Of
necessity TO be sold TO meet Great Br-
tam's liabilities in the United States
The scheme is an entirely voluntary
one and the chancellor made It clear
that the government had no intention
Of swampmg the American market
with American securities which would
be unfair 10 holders here as they were
to be paid for lt the market price
Trade balance Exhausted.
Mr. McKenna explained that the
usual trade balance IN favor of Great
Britain had been exhausted in huge
demands made upon America for
goods for England and her allies and
the amounts paid in interest on for
eigu securities held here on earned by
British shipping were not sufficient to
set this right Consequently Ia order
TO meet liabilities In tho Unitod states.
they Wero Obliged 10 go outside the
ordinary course of trade and had TO
borrow or sell securities He cstimat-
ed that the securities held here were
valued anywhere from 100000. 600
ISQ0,000,00o ana expressed The hope
this would bc sufficient to meet our
liabilities and 10 maintain exchange
In the United States tor the period Of
the war"
Do Not Rear Now York.
The bin met with general approval.
although David Marshall Mason
doubted whether the scheme would af-
feet exchange while Frederick II
Booth hoped the government would
assist traders who had TO meet liabili-
ties IN America and that these trans
actions win not lead TO New York re-
placing London ls the financial center
of the world
Replying To- the question of Sir
George Younger ae TO whether the
government intended to coufne itself
10 borrowing in America upon the se-
curities, % would acquire, Edwin S
Montaeu. financial secretary TO the
treasury speaking for Chancellor Nc
Kcnna. said that the government GER
tainly did not propose TO coutiue itself
10 either borrowing or selling Regard
must be had Go the position Of affairs
Ia America and the government pro-
posed 10 do ln every case what
seemed most advantageous for The OBJ
icct in Wow
Asked lf securities to the amount of
900 we're offered In the next
fortnight would the government pur
chase them. Chancellor Nckcnni said
the government would be- prepared 20
do So bat ne did not anticipate any
thing eli thc kind
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
LITTLE ACTIVITY IN
RUSSIAN WAR ZONE

Pctrograd. Dec. - (vla London,
i012 p. mJ The following official
communication was ISSUED today
on the western tRussian) front
there is no change In the situation. In
the region west of Lake BogInskoio
u detachment OF our troops having
out.flanked the enemy, dlslodgcd a
half company of Germans az the point
of the bayonet from the village OF
Noynsuny capturing an officer and
some soldiers and O. machine gun.
ON the Caucasian front there is no
change
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
RUSSIANS SINK TWO
TURKISH GUNB0ATS

Peu0Brad tvia London. Dee -.
Sis y. No "details have been receiv-
cd of the destruction Of two Turkish
gunboats near the Island of Nefken,
in the Black sea- about sixty miles
east Of the entrance 90 the B0sphor.
MS, by three Russian torpedo boats
under the command of Captain Count
1roubetskol 1ne encouragement Of
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
SHE SAYS SMOKING
NEVER INJURED HER

Carmi, Ill.,, Dec. i3.-Mrs. Betsy
storey was 103 years old today and
celebrated the event wit ha quiet
smoke and receiving her friends Mrs
Storey has never ridden on a railroad
train, nor has she ever worn cor
set.
Smoking she said today certainly
mad not shortened her life and in hef
opinion ner common sense garb and
a simple. modest diet have nourished
her vitality.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
Democrats viii Pass ResoIu-
ton Before Holidays, Ex-
tending Emergency War
Tax for Year.
ONLY TWO MEMBERS
FOUND IN OPPOSITION
Floor leader Kitchin Says
St25,0O0,000 of New Rev.
enueS Are Needed for PreSi-
dents Program,

10y WoPHtNa JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wlREl
Washington, Dec. l3.-llouse dem
ocrats in "A caucus tonight agreed to
support a resolution designed to ex-
tend the life of the present emergency
tax, without change, until December
81, 1916, or for one year
The resolution will be introduced
tomorrow 1t probably will be voted
ON Thursday. Democratic leaders to-
night predicted its adoption in both
houses not later than Saturday when
the Christmas recess viii be taken il
the measure is out Of the way.
Only Two Opposed.
only two of the l5O democrats who
attended the caucus declined to be
bound by its rules. Representative
keating, Of Colorado, ana Representa-
tive Galloway of Texas said they had
promised their constituents to oppose
a continuation of the tax and that
they intended to keep faith with them
Tho chairman, Representative Saun-
ders of Virginia, said the caucus rules
would not be binding upon them un-
der the circumstances.
Majority Leader Kitchin, who pre-
sented the proposal tonight and who
win introduce the resolution. warned
the members that they must do their
utmost to have an democratic NOM
bers ON the floor Thursday other
wise, he said, grave danger would be
ahead for the resolution.
kitchin InterPOgated.
Mr. Kitchin was interrogated extern
sively on revenue plans generally and
was on the floor almost an hour. Sew
eral representatives who had threat
ened q fight on any plan to extend the
law indefinitely remained quiet when
the limited time proposition was
broached
Representative Kitchm explained
after the caucus that the years extern
sion did not mean necessarily that the
tax would be imposed during this full
period Its future will depend, he
said, solely on what the course of
other revenue legislation takes. It is
possible, he said. that the present tax
law will be entirely repealed or
amended materially
S125, 5,OO0, 900 Revenue Needed.
Mr.. Kitchin estimates that if the
present administration plans carry and
the tariff is kept ON sugar S125, 600
600 moro than can bo raised by the
emergency taX will be required to run
the government during the coming
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.

For tWeniy-four hours, ending az
p. m. yesterday
Maximum temperature, 60 degrees;
minimum, q degrees; range. As de
grees; temperature at p. m, As de-
grces; southwest wind; clear
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14

Depew. Okla Dec. i3.-The FIRST
state Bank Of Depew was robbed OF
more than $4,000 this afternoon by
masked bandits Possees pursued
the robbers
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
THE WEATHER
MENTnER FORECAST.

DenVef, Dec l3.-NeW NeNlCO.
Tuesday fair warmer north portion.
Wednesday fair south. cloudy north
portion.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
Retreat of British and French
Is Successfully Accomplish
ed and Clear Road Is ASSur-
ed by Greek Government
TWO DIVISIONS WIPED
OUT, DECLARES BERLIN
Question Of What BuIgarS and
AuStro-Gemans viii Do
Next Now UppermoSt in
International Situation.

Nv sosstNo JoueFAk eeGctaA AcAsEa u1snl
London. Dec ia U0.so p. m The
British and French troops have sue
CesstuIy carried out their retirement
from Serbia across the Green frontier
ana by an arrangement with the
Greek goNernment clear road has
been lef, for them TO fall back on 81.
lonid. which As being organized as a
base
Tho German official report Of today
claims that approximately two Eng
lish divisions were nnnlhilatcd'' during
the retirement, but this Is considered
hero an exaggeration Accounts from
Athens and Saloniki say the retreat
was carried out In an orderly manner
and without heavy losses. ny the de.
structon OF railway bridges and
roads and BY stubborn rear guard ac-
tons, IN one of which two companies
of the lnniskilling regiment sacrificed
themselves TO save their comrades.
the Bulgarians we're kept at a fairly
safe distance
The question now arises whether
the Bulgarlana and Austro- Germans
intend to follow the British and
Fronch troops into Greece, and what
action tho Greek government win take
should they do SO, The impression
gained from dispatches emanatlrg
la Athens Is that neither the nulaars
nor tNe Turlm who's also sle noportea
to have arrived near the frontier
would be welcomed In Greece, and
that therefore, If II has been decided
To follow the entente allies the tack
win be undertaken bF Austrians and
Germans
Serbia Still Resisting.
However with the railway de.
stroyed, It may be some days before
Greece IS called upon to take action
and by that time the Anglo-French
force should be safe in the defcnses
of Salonlk ana under the guns OF
their sn.ps.
The remains Of the Serbian army
are stlll resisting the Austrians and
Bulgarians IN Albania. while the AUS
trans are making very slow progress
AN lllNll FAAbl - ~ NNfi W lflNl Mhli~
teucgro, where heavy fighting oontIp-
ues
only small actions have taken place
In the eastern and western fronts ON
the Gallipoli peninsula a fan of snow
is impeding the operations, although
the entente allies ships keep things
lively for tho Turks. whose attempt at
an offensive last week seems 20 have
failed
a British official report says that
the Turkish attack at Kut-El-Amafai
whore British reinforcements arc ar
riying has been repulscd Tho at
TICKS were made from all sides but tho
British position was SO strong that the
Turks were unable 20 make any im-
preston on Il
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
Action Of Capitalists Affiliated
With National City Bank
Avoids Breaking Up Of
Fleet,
SHIPPING TRADE WITH
CENTRAL AMERICA SAFE
william r. Grace and Com
pany Noted Exporters and
importers, Are to Have AC-
tive Management

M1RNiNg JOURNAL hFhdiNN AHAeHb WiNAl
New York, Dec lS.-The American
International corporation, controlled
nv interests connected with the Ma
uonal City bank and other prominent
financiers, today announced the pur-
chase Of the entire remaining fleet Of
the Pacific Mail Steamship company
consisting Of seven steamships
IN this venture the corporation has
secured the cooperation Of William
II. Grace & CO., importers and cX-
porters between the United States and
South America, who are represented
ON the beard Of the new international
corporations incidentally by the step
,hc last fleet Of vessels under the
United States flag on the Pacific ocean
win not suffer complete disintegration.
Company Desired to Sell.
The statement issued by the officials
OF the American international cor
poration says
III has been known for some time
that the Pacific Mail Steamship COM
pany desired to dispose OF all its ves-
sells Recently it sold to the lntcrna-
tional Mercantile Marine corporation
It's four large trans-Pacific steamships
1.-The Manchuria Mongolia, Siberia
ana Korea The remaining vessels,
which hav, inpf beeu pu~rhasod were
engaged chiefly in the Central Ameri-
can trade The breaking up of this
fleet would have taken from the Cen
trail American ports on the west coast
an shipping accommodations and
would have practically shut off all
trade relations between our Pacific
ports and this part Of Central Amer
ica
VIII Continue Service,
Since the organization Of the
American International corporation
appeals have been made to it to take
up the situation, especially with q
view Of saving If possible, the ship
ping service between Pacific ports and
The west coast Of Central America.
In order to maintain the shipping
service with Central America 50 that
trade relations can be continued, the
fleet has been acquired and will be
Kept intact enabling the continuance
Of the service for the present
wv Il Grace q co., who have had
wide experience in shipping viii nam
ase and direct tho operation Of tho
ships
After the sale Of the vessels. the
remaining assets Of the Pacific Mail
steamship company will consist only
OF the cash paid for the vessels, Ger
lam miscellaneous property and cur
rent accounts. which it is understood
VIII probably be liquidated as soon as
feasible
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
Baron Wilhelm Won Bdncze0
Leader of Scheme to De-
stroy American Munitions
Shipments
GOVERNMENT POSSESSES
DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
Investigation of Nationwide
Plots Is Just Well Com
menCed, Says Federal Dis
triCt Attorney
lsv nosnlna lauanal ssaelAA lsAssn W..


san Francisco Dee. l3-Baron
George Wilhelm Won RrmcNen. an at-
taehe of the German eouusuhte here:
6. e. Crowley a detective employed
by the consulate, and Margaret Cor
nell a secret agent in Crowleys em-
ploS were indicted late today by the
United states grand jury ON two
counts each. The first count chargcs
conspiracy 10 interfere with and de-
sroy commerce between the several
states OF the union and the United
States and foreign countries. the sec
ond count charges use of the mails TO
incite arson assassination and muir
der.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
Austria Intensely
ARgered by Note

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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
Bonds Are Procured.

Bail was fixed at $4,000 on each
count i'm the three indictments. Coun-
sci for the defendants all of whom
had been arrested previously prom
iscd to appear IN court tomorrow.
Baron Won Erincken and CROWLEY
were previously charged IN commis-
sioners warrants with conspiracy TO
interfere with aud destroy commerce
aud they have been at liberty on $10,-
600 bail while Mrs Cornell, arrested
as a detained witness, gave 1000
bail, Tho statute upon which the
second count b. baked WINS discovered
by Mrs. a. A. Adams, who at the time
of her appointment was said TO be
the only woman deputy United States
district attorney
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-14
Documcnmry Evldcncc.

The overt acts set out in the ndlct-
ments were not made known tonight
but it was said the government was
in possession Of documentary evidence
to support the charges.
It was charged at the time Of
CroWley's arrest ON November 90, that
he WAS directing agent i'm German
plots to destroy by fire and dynamite,
ships bearing munitions TO Great
Britain. France aud Russia An ex-
plosion Of a barge Of dynamite In Se-
attle harbor last May was charged to
him by government agents
Crowlcvs operations the govern
mcnt charges extended throughout the
United states and he consulted fire.
Quontly with Hupcriors in New York
city and vicinity Louis j Smith,
who WIS brought horo from Detroit,
was said 20 have been implicated with
Crowley but "a warrant against him
was not served and he testified against
Crowley before the grand jury