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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
Austria Loses Hope
of Preventing Italy
from Declaring War

Vienna via London. May 10 Ac-
cording 10 the prevalent impression
here. no definite indications regarding
.ho decision reached by the Italian
Cabinet have been received by the Aus
Hungarian government. However,
the hope that the Salandra ministry
may decide in favor OF peaceful set
Element instead Of war is believed to be
too slight 10 justify any optimism.
The Austro-Hungarian government
has gone far in the way of territorial
concessions, but the question appears
70 be not so much whether basis for
the satisfaction OF Italian territorial
asDirations can be found as whether the
Italian government already has deter
mined % enter the war on the side OF
tho Allies.
"Our concessions" said high official
to-day. "are great far greater than
most people imagine"
Although the imminence OF crisis
Is realized everywhere. there is re-
markable lack Of excitement among tho
people. They seem to feel that they
have tried everything possible to sat
isfy Italy and avoid war, and that the
rest is in the hands OF fate.
The Austro-Italian frontier, extreme
" strong by nature, has been converted
into vast field fortress which, Aus
trians prophesy, will prove far harder
nut TO crack than is imagined. The Car
pathisns are bagatelle, they say, com
pared with the Tyrolean Alps.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20

negotiations started first by Germany
and continued by Austria with view
Of giving Italy compensation for nam
tanning neutrality had resulted IN
Italy's decision 10 resume her complete
liberty Of actor. both because the Aus
trian offers were totally inadequate
and because Itsly's situation had be-
come intolcrsble. Austria made no
reply, but continued the negotiations
offering additional concessions.
Gabrielle dAnnunzio. the poet, who
has been a noted figure among the
strong advocates Of national expansion,
was received to-day in private audience
by King Victor Emmanuel. When he
returned from the palace. he said:
Certainly, King Victor Emmanuel Is
the right man in the right place the
King Italy needs in this supreme mo-
ment"
Describing the interview, d'Annunzio
said he was struck by the wonderful
mower Of the sovereign and the knowl-
edge which he possessed of all the com
pick and vast problems now agitatng
Europe.
at would be impossible TO imagine a
better informed man. said the poet.
"On hearing him speak. at one mo-
ment one might almost receive the
impression that he was in Paris con-
versing with n statesman thoroughly
converssnt with the subject from the
French viewpoint; at others, in Ber-
hI TALKING with minister Of the
German Emperor. or in London. IN
Nicrna or Petrograd. The Balkans and
Eastern Mediterranean are so familiar
tc him that he might have lived there
All hie life
"His lucidity Of mind is astounding,
and only surpassed by his unpreten-
tious manner, which puts one COM
pletely At ease. II is amazing that this
ruler. in addition TO fulfilling the
duties Of state. could absorb so much
knowledge and possess such clear and
certain perception of foreign countries
interests and men"
D'Annunzio has received countless
letters and messages encouraging him
in his mission. One, from a poor
woman In Bari. reads:
"All the roses blossoming in the gar
dens of Apulia we poor Italian mothers
desire 10 send 20 thee, who defendeth
our dear Italy with such force and en-
thusiasm. am representative of all
the poor mothers In my town. We all
give with Joy our children TO the coun-
try. as for her alone we brought them
into the world Thou, who art great,
shout again, shout aloud against him
who wishes US TO be eternally slaves.
We do not want 70 know what ad-
vantages Italy may gain from war; we
wish 20 svenge Belgium, to avenge the
victims Of the Lusitania and all the
innocent people who have been so
brutally killed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
Papal NunciOs at
Munich and Vienna
Will Be Recalled

Berlin. May 10. II is understood
here that the pspal nuncios at Munich
and Vienna and the Austrian and
Trussian representatives at the Vati-
can will be recalled in case of an out
break Of hostlitios with Italy, provid-
ing the solution Of a difficult diplo-
matte problem for which there are no
precedents in history.
Technically the nuncios and minis
ters should continue their functions,
since the Vatican would not be in
volycd IN the war. but as both Nuneios
are Italians. the Vatican. it il stated,
has felt that II would be more dip
lomatic 10 bring them out Of the
countries engaged in war with Italy.
The Austrian, Bayarisn and .'rus-
sian ministers would be compelled. II
they remained in Rome after war was
declared. 10 confne themselves within
the Vatican and the gardens over
which the Popo's temporal sovereignty
extends. The ministers. IL is said,
would perhaps continue their functions
on neutral soil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
ASKS IF FRYE MOVE
IS IN REPLY TO NOTE
Secretary Bryan Requests Ger.
many's Reasons for Sending
Case Into Prize Court.

Washington, May 10. Following the
receipt here to-day OF the news that
Germany had sent to prize court the
case Of the American sailing ship Will
lam p. Frye. sunk in the South At
lantic last January by the German
auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich,
Secretary Bryan instructed Ambassa-
dor Gerard, at Berlin. TO inquire OF
the German government il that action
is intended as q reply 10 the American
note.
1t Is understood here that the Ger
man Admiralty took action before it
had received the American note in
sistng that the damages be adjusted
directly through diplomatic ncgotia-
tion in Washington 1t is said by Off
Gals that the reference o. the case to
prize court will not necessarily pre-
vent diplomatic adjustment. The Ger
man government, 1t is said, probably
finds IL necessary. under its legal
methods, 10 develop certain facts
through prize court, even while
negotiations may be in progress. As
Germany has admitted in principle
liability for the sinking Of the Frye,
the State Department here probably
will not feel concerned at this latest
develoDment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
SAYS HIS SHIP RAN
DOWN A SUBMARINE
American Vessels Captain Re.
ports Propeller Was Found
Damaged After Shock.

Philadelphia. May 10. The American
steamship Wico. which arrived here yes
tcrday from Stockholm, Sweden. is be-
lieved by her captain TO have run down
and sunk a submarine in the North
Sea in her last voyage 10 Stockholm.
Captain bison said to-day the vessel
quivered from bow to stern and the
blades OF her propeller were found 70
be badly damaged. He first thought
the ship had struck a submerged rock.
but AS there was no land near he be-
leves the Wico ran into submarine
which was manoeuvring 10 get in po-
sition 10 fire a torpedo.
The Wico sailed from this port on
February II with a cargo of petroleum.
When 10 miles west Of Farce Islands
she was stopped by a British battle
ship and conveyed into Kirkwall, Eng
land. where her cargo was examined.
A short time later the Wico was board
ed by the crew OF German submarine.
who examined her papers and permitted
hor 10 proceed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
War
Would Profit Germany

The Hague via London. May 10
Interested members OF the diplomatic
corps RI The Hague claim 70 be con-
WINGED that war between Italy and
Austria hungary is only a question OF
hours. Hints have been dropped in
several quarters that Germany is even
anxious for Italy 10 enter into hos
tihties. as by this means the POSSIBLE
itv might arise for Austria Hungary TO
conclude separate peace with Russia,
which would enable Germany to with
draw many of her troops from the long
eastern front for service elsewhere.
Germany. some diplomatists say. is
rot likely 20 be very active against
Italy. and would rather utilize the ser
vices of many Of her officers now en-
ployed in Galicia on the western front,
where they are greatly needed.
II is also argued by foreign diplo-
mats that ltaly's entrance into the war
would not Immediately involve Ru-
mania
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
U.S.. TO CARE FOR
AUSTRIAN AND
ITALIAN AFFAIRS
Will Take Over Interests
at Vienna and Rome in
Case of War.
SWITZERLAND WILL
REPRESENT GERMANY
American Diplomats Now Acting
for More Countries than Any
In History of the World.

Washington, May 19.-Both Austria
and Italy have asked the United States
10 care for their diplomatic interests
in Rome and in Vienna. respectively
in the event of severance OF diplo-
matte relations. The Washington gov
eminent has instructed its embassies
al the two capitals to be in readiness
to do So
II is regarded here as assured that X
Italy and Austria declare state Of
war. it will be extended also as between
Italy and Germany and Turkey. In
that event, the Rome government
wishes the American ambassadors at
Berlin and Constantinople TO take over
its diplomatic interests. As yet there
has been no request from Germany to
have the United States act for II in
Rome, and it is supposed she has asked
Switzerland TO take care OF her inter-
ests.
Secretary Bryan refused to discuss
the addition of the Italian and Austrian
interests to those cared for by Ameri-
can embassies in Vienna and Rome,
saying such inquiries presupposing war
would be improper for him TO answer.
Nevertheless, il is known that the
American embassies abroad have been
instructed to employ such additional
clerical help as may be necessary and
to prepare for the extra work.
Inssmuch as Italy has been acting
for Russia in Turkey, the American
Embassy in Constantinople is expected
TO take over Russian affairs also. The
diplomatic and consular ministers of
the United States government are car
ing for the affairs OF more countries
and nationalities than any one nation
has in the history of the world. An APP
preparation of 100000 in the last
Congress provided for extra clerical
help and interpreters.
The extraordinary demands OF this
work not only has necessitated IN
creases in the stats abroad. but has
resulted in the employment Of large
speci& force at the State Department.
As rule important communications
pass through Washington. but in many
cases much Of the routine business is
accomplished by direct telegraph and
cable between the governments con-
cerned and the American embassies
and legations.
The United States nov represents
Austria, Germany. Turkey, Belgium,
Serbia. Great Britain. France. Russia
and Japan, all belligerents in various
quarters of the globe. Some neutral
nations also have asked the United
States to look out for their interests.
Since the outbreak of the war the
American government has by request
taken charge Of the diplomatic or con-
sular interests Of Switzerland, Den
mark, Greece, Panama, Brazil, Nc
aragua and Guatemala in some coun-
tries and cities where they had 10
representatives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
SAYS HE FOILED AIR
RAID ON VANCOUVER
British Aviator "FOught
Plane Released from
German Ship"
by Telegraph to The Tribune J

Buffalo. May 19.-Lieutenant +. ID.
Bequer, Of the British Royal Flying
Corps, explained this morning the
fight over Buffalo Of an aeroplane seen
by hundreds three months ago to-day.
Lieutenant Bequer admitted he had
p!loted the machine, starting at night
from an English transport twenty
miles of Long Island for his cross
country fight to Vancouver. He landed
only once in the United States, two
hundred miles northwest Of New York,
because Of engine trouble. He said he
passed over Buffalo at height OF 5000
feet. about daylight His flight over
Canada made in four days, was un-
eventful, and his orders sealed the lips
Of Canadians at the few points where
stops were made.
This absolute secrecy, he said. was
TO enable him to check the plot 20
lombard Vancouver from an aeroplane
10 be released from German vessel
in the Pacific. Secret service men, he
declared, in the Canadian seaport un-
earthed the plot through conversation
overheard among German citizens. .
81 had been there three days snid
Bequer, waiting at my station on
Vancouver Island for the threatened
raid when the enemy's machine ap-
peared and ! went out TO meet 1t. We
clashed only thirty miles from Van
couver and both opened fire.
"They got me in the leg. That in
terferod TO some extent with my
manipulation OF the controls, but we
kept at it. When another bullet
struck my abdomen, however. | was
beaten and flew with all the speed Of
my machine. landing safely. The Ger
man machine turned lack TO sea as !
approached land"
Bequer exhibited scars OF his
wounds He arrived at the East
Buffalo Stock Yards late last night
with sos horses for the British and
French forces. After landing his
horses IN France Lieutenant Bequer
will rejoin the flying corps az the
front.
Questioned closely as to the truth Of
his claims. Bequer showed his orders
and copies of reports, and declared
censors had suppressed all details OF
the trip and his battle in the air.
when the war started" he said.
when asked about the mourning on his
arm. 81 had four brothers apd two sis
tiers To-day only my mothSs and are
left. My father. retired officer. and
brothers all fell the last at Neuve
Chapelle. Stray bullets got the girls.
who were Red Cross nurses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
BRITISH ARSENAL
SHIPSTRANSP0RT
BIGWARCARGOES
Three in Two Days Take
Supplies That Swell Ger
man Hatred for u. 5.
ONLY TWO AMERICANS
AMONG PASSENGERS
Georgia, Arabic and Orduna
Defy Submarines and Tempt
Fate of Lusitania.

Judging from the munitions OF war
which lief, this port yesterday ana
on Tuesday on three steamships the
British government has not been in the
least inundated by the sinking of the
Lugitania.
ar the Germans turned out sub
marine day and sank ship or TWO
a day we would continue 70 load up
our merchantmen with contraband and
scnd them qAross the Atlantic with as
much unconcern as II there were no
German raiders under the sea.
This was the comment OF steam
chin man Yesterday, after the "hlte
Star liners George and Arabic LETT
mort for Liverpool. Both vessels were
laden TO capacity with just the sort
Of supplies the shipments of which nave
aroused such hatred in Germany
against Americans. 49,, 80.
The Cunarder Orduna, which left
mort on Tuesday, carried the greatest
variety of war cargo, including shrap,,
mol conner. nickel. cartridges and
shells. Her twelve thousand ton cargo
included:
$3.50 cases shrapIel.
1900 cases cartridges
1169 cases empty shells.
b4s cases brass rods.
% cases tungsten metal.
12O barrels sheet brass.
8 cases copper.
1857 bundles steel angles.
) automobile chassis.
| aeroplane (tractor).
900 barrels crude no.
go barrels nickel.
1925 nickel ingots.
1893 copper catholics.
ALSO copper ingots.
400 tons steel billets.
ASS bundles skelp steel.
1873 cases infantry equipment
476 cases uniforms.
, automobile truck chassis.
> cases rifles.
4 cases motorcycle tires.
594 cases leather military articles.
a cases metal working machinery.
S cases brass wire.
The George, one of the big W mite
Star freighters, used chiefly in the Aus
,ralian trade. took away ten-thousand
ton cargo which made her virtually q
floating arsenal. She carried no pas
sengers. Probably the most important
item in her hold was a carefully packed
shipment Of 4,247 cases or loaoec sheiis
manufactured by Charles NJ. Schwab's
steel plant at Bethlehem. Penn. great
part Of the Georges space was taken
up by auto trucks, forgings for guns
and automobile chassis. Her cargo in
cluded:
4.247 cases loaded shells.
1000 cases cartridges.
aeroplane.
go reels barbed wire.
1910 pieces steel billets.
722 bars steel.
757 bundles steel.
7s6 bars Of iron.
"a cases fuses.
100 cases forgings for guns.
200 automobile trucks.
643 cases automobile parts.
1853 automobile chassis.
.S82 barrels lubricating oil.
On the Arabic. which carried 10 ,a-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20

loon and 176 s.serage passengers, the
cargo space was given over mostly to
the passengers were two Americans,
Mrs. George Plat, OF BSoos,., Sn
John Coyne, Of Chicago. The Arabic
manifest included the following items:
795 barrels lubricating oil.
565 barrels grease.
5,4O7 pigs lead.
1870 bars copper.
400 cases cartridges.
730 reels barbed wire.
1918 pieces forgings for guns
1904 packages steel.
al automobiles.
The three vessels are due In Liver
pool about May % or 20, 1t was
thought that they may be directed oy
the Admiralty to proceed TO Glasgow II
German submarine activity off the
southern coast of Ireland should de-
mand il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
PAY FOR DACIA'S CARGO
American Owners Will Be Re
mbursed by French.

Paris. May 10 A law was promul-
gated to-day. according t. the
Temps" opening a credit for the pay
ment of the cargo of the steamship
Dacia. formerly o. tto Hamburg
American Line, bu. 49, under Amer.
lean register. which was seized by a
French warship on February p. The
cargo Of cotton. however. was not con-
iscated. owing 10 an agreement exist
ing between the French and British
naval authorities.
The law proposes" says the
Temps" that the value Of the cargo
be reimbursed to the American owners.
who demand 3.s20.756 francs s764,-
1871. Whether this amount or lesser
sum will be paid will be determined
by committee Of assessors. who will
use the cotton market at Rotterdam as
basis Of calculation. The cargo will
then be the property Of the French
government"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
CASSEL vows LOYALTY
Says His Devotion to Britain
Has Never Wavered.

London. May 49, Sir Ernest Cassel,
in letter to THE Chronicle" says:
"As many other British subjects Of
German extraction have given public
expression 10 their feelings, silence on
my part might be misunderstood. Near
ly a half century Of my life has been
spent in England, and all my interests,
family. business and social, are centred
here.
age arc serving with the Kings forces.
Ny unfailing loyalty and devotion to
this country have never varied nor
been questioned, and while affirming
this. desire also 10 express my deep
sense of horror at the manner in which
the war is being conducted by the Ger
man government"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
GERMANY REVOkES
CIVILIAN EXCHANGE
Bases Action on British Treat.
ment of Submarine
Prisoners.

Lou don, May 10. Correspondence be
tweeA the British Minister at the Nati-
can ard the Foreign Office discloses the
fact that Germany has revoked the
agreement made at the request OF the
Pope for the exchange of British and
German civilian and incapacitated pris-
oners independently of the question Of
military age.
The Prussan Minister at the Vnti-
can has explained that the action was
taken because Great Britain was not
treating German submarine prisoners
~ ordinary prisoners Of war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
KAISER GUILTY OF MURDER
Ramsgate Jury Convicts Him
for Air Raids.

Ramseats, England, May ia cor.
oner's jury to-day returned . verdict Of
"wilful murder" against Emperor Will
lam in the case Of John Smith. who
died as the result Of shock following
injuries sustained in the Zeppelin raid
Of Monday.
The coroner suggested that the jury
Ak the responsibility on the persons to
blame for war waged in this manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
GERMANS CRUCIFIED
CANADIAN, IS CHARGE
British War Office Investigates
Allegation Removed
Ei1ure Of Christi

London, May I9.-In the House Of
Commons to-day Harold j. Tenant,
Parliamentary Under Secretary Of
War, announced that the government
was inquiring into "the allegation that
Germans had removed the figure Of
Christ from q large village erucihx
and fastened a wounded Canadian ser
geant to the cross"
Mr.. Tenant said his inquiry had not
been completed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20
BULGARlANS WILL DRILL
Reserve Officers Called for
Months Training.

London. May 19-All reserve ohieer.
in the Bulgarian army have been called
to the colors for a months training
saws Times" dispatch from Soma.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20

listers o: ,ts session last night that
Austria had made offers 90 additional
territorial concessions apparently has
no, affected ;hc popular demand for
war
Dr. vor Bethmanr- Hollweg's Official
announcement, of the actual conces-
sions offered by Austria has not tended
10 improve ;hc situation. as no mention
was made cf either Gor,zia or the Da!-
matian Islands. promising illusions TO
which were made IN the semi-ofhcial
statements published from time 70 time
in the newspapers and presumed 10
come from Prince Won Bulow, the Ger
man Ambassador.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-20

THE Progrcssivcs voiced
a protest against the
Republican machine
lust as the Republican sew
cntv years ago voiced a
protest against the old
Wing party.
Millions Of voters shared IN
this newest protest, but Tor
one reason or another hesi-
tated TO desert the ranks OF
the old parties.
These eager, hopeful pro
testaats have q spokesman
in Flanl; II. SimOnds. who
shares their rcstiVeness un-
der the machine rule. he
thinks the Republican, or
some other party, will sec a
great light and raise a ban
ner that these millions can
follow. Are you one OF
thcm} IIes helping.
The Iribuils
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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1915-01-15

Restoration to Entry Of Lands In Ma
tionaI Forest. Notice is hereby given
that the lands described below, en-
bracing 206.5S acres. within the Sius-
law National Forest, Oregon, will be
subject to settlement and entry under
the provisions Of the homestead laws
Of the United States and the act of
June II. 1906, ga Stat, 1881, at the
United States land Office at Roseburg,
Oregon, on March 4. 1915. Any set
tier who was actually and in good faith
claiming any OF said lands for agricul-
tural purposes prior to January /,
1906, and has not abandoned same, has
a preference right to make homestead
entry for the lands actually occupied.
Said lands we're listed upon the appli-
cations OF the persons mentioned be-
low, who have a preference right sub
ject to the prior right of any such set
tier. provided such settler or applicant
Is qualified to make homestead entry
and the preference right is exercised
prior to March 4. 1915, on which date
the lands will be subject to settlement
and entry by any qualified person.
The lands are as follows: The M
NEk SEk. the SEA NEA SEk. the
ny SWk NEk SEk. the ny NWH
SEA. the NJ SEk NWk SEA Sec.
IL, T. IL s., r. 9 w, w. M. go acres,
application OF Miss Ruth e. Allison.
Turner, Oregon; List 6-l293. The WI
NEk NWk. the NWh SEX Nwk
the Ell NEA SWA NWA, Sec. 35, T
II s., r. 9 W., w. NJ. 35 acres, appli
cation Of Norman Mcdonald. Denzer
Oregon; List 6-1303. The NEk SEA
Sec. 10, T. IA s., R. 9 W., w. NJ, AZ
acres, application Of Wallace Trask
Denzer, Oregon; List 6-1320. The Ell
SEh SWA, the SEA NEh SWA
Sec. IL, the NEh NEh NWh, all o.
Lot except the SWA (27.71 acres)
all of Lot except the VIZ tS.S'
acres), Sec. 13. T. IA S, r. 10 W., w
NJ, 71.5S acres, application Of A. H
Goodman, Tidewater, Oregon; Lis
6-1511. December 10, 1914, C. M. Bruc,
Assistant Commissioner OF the Gen
Land Office.