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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-12
Bryan's Turn.
Fitchburg. Mass. Sentine

(Fitchburg, Mass, SentineD
Bryan in his letter to President Viii.
son resigning his position as secretary
Of state and in his added statement,
does not make his reasons sufficiently
clear. In a general way, he shows his
ground, but there Is need of much
specification before his statement can
be accepted as adequate. He is under
obligation to show to the country and
to the world-for he is under bonds,
morally, to all mankind in such a
world crisis as this-to let the world
know his reasons for taking a step
which cannot but give Germany occa-
sion to believe that the people Of
America are divided in sentiment and
that a material portion Of them, rep
resented by the man who was strong
enough to be head Of the department
of state, are opposed to the policy
which the president, representing the
ma jority Of the nation, wishes to pur-
sue toward Germany. He has, in his
devotion to principle, put the en-
tire nation in an attitude which is
probably far from correct, as a mat
ter of fact and which will give false
impression in Germany.
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WINDSOR

WEST-W. e. S. Halves, superin-
tendant Of the Children's Home. Au-
gusta. will speak at the Baptist church
Tuesday evening at 7.3o. If stormy,
Wednesday evening.
Miss Annie J. Gwynne arrived at
the home Of Mrs. F. B. Randalls last
Wednesday. after visiting relatives
away for the past month. Miss Gwynne
left for Coopers' Mills Thursday morn
ing. where she will fill the pulpit in
that place Sunday.
The Ladies' Union will meet with
Mrs. Eben HalloweI Wednesday, June
16.
Miss Alice Smart Of West Medford,
Mass, came last week to pass her va
cation at her childhood home, at j.
w. Lamson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Taber, ac-
companied by their son. Arthur Taber,
enjoyed an auto ride last Sunday, with
their grandson. Ralph Taber. as chauf-
feur. They passed a very pleasant
afternoon with their granddaughter,
Mrs. Lura (Taber) Reed.
Mrs. George Pierce passed a couple
Of days with her mother, Mrs. Chad
wick, last week.
Arthur Ward and Gladdis Dove of
Augusta attended the graduation ex-
ercises Of Erskine Academy Friday
and visited relatives at Archie Cas-
wells over Saturday and Sunday.
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Bryan Greets an Apparent
Change in Attitude Of the
lingo Editors Of the !. S

The former secretary, giving out his
formal statement, supplemented it with
the following anecdote:
"A congressman replying to a lingo
speech recently said: While 1 am per-
sonally against war, I am In favor of the
country having what 1t wants. II the
country wants war. let 1t have war. If
1t becomes necessary to ascertain the
sentiment Of the country. I suggest that
a ballot be taken; let those who want
war vote for war and those opposed to
war vote against it, and let the vote be
taken with the understanding that those
who vote for war will enlist for war
and that those who vote against war
will not be called upon until after those
who want war have exhausted their eff
forts
II still believe" added Mr.. Bryan, Gin
the right of the people to rule and think
the congressman's suggestion might in
sure deliberate action on the part of the
voters
Mr.. Bryan was reminded Of the sugges-
ton of some of his friends that in case
of war he would be one of the first to en-
list. Il do not want to talk about war,
but on one occasion I enlisted to defend
my country on the first day war was
declared" he replied.
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Washington. June u.-Former Secreta-
~ Bryan today issued statement ex-
pressing his qualification over what he
termed a change in the tone Of the press
regarding the American note to Germany.
The statement follows:
II am glad to note the change in the
tone Of the press IN regard to the note
to Germany. From the time the papers
began to publish forecasts down to yes
terday the lingo editors have been pre-
dieting that the matter would be dealt
with with great firmness;' that Germany
would be told that there must be no more
delay in the acceptance Of this coun-
try's demands, etc.
Instead of waiting until the note was
issued they put their own construction
on it in advance and colored it to suit
their own purposes. 1t is relief to find
the papers now emphasizing the friendly
tone Of the note and pointing out that
it does not necessarily mean war.
Something has been gained If the
warrior journalists, at least realize that
the country does not want war, but. on
the contrary. it will support the Presi-
dent in his efforts to finG a peaceful So
luton of the difficult problem raised by
the use Of the submarine against mer-
chantmen."
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W|NSL0W

The Fort schools held a picnic at
Drummond's grove Friday.
Mrs. Laura Warren. formerly Of this
town but now of Lyndonville, VT. Is at
her old home for a short stay.
A little baby girl has arrived at the
home of Supt. and Mrs. c. A. Grant.
Miriam Roberts, who has been attend
ing school the past year at Hoboken. N.
j.. is at her home for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gorham have re-
turned from their vacation.
The Dean prize speaking contest will
be held at the Winslow Congregational
church Monday evening.
Miss Rhoda Dean will leave wednes-
day to attend the Young Ladies' confer
ence to be held at Vineyard Haven.
Mass. Miss Dean goes as a delegate.
An enthusiastic meeting Of the H. & W.
employees was held Thursday evening
for the purpose of organizing an H. & W.
band. A fine band consisting Of expe-
rienced players was formed with Walter
Smell the unanimous choice for leader.
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Mr.. Bryan's, Appeal.
(Boston Herald.)

\DoStOu f1eralQ.)
In all the curious career Of William
=. Bryan he has never addressed the
American people under conditions that
reflect less credit upon him than in
the appeal for vindication which he
gives out for publication this morning.
1t Is not a comment on the second
note OF President Wilson to Germany.
1t does not DISCUSS the terms of that
communication. It is rather a fam
boyant, sophomore TRADE against war
IN the abstract, evidently on the as
sumption that this note means war
ana nothing else. The whole address
reveals the overwhelming egotism Of
the man. It is filed with scriptural
quotations, and shows the fervor Of
the evangelist or the temperance advo-
cate, and nothing Of the qualities Of .
statesman or diplomat.
The publication Of this remarkable
appeal by Mr.. Bryan in parallel col
umns with the note Of the Presiden+
% Germany can hardly have anv
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Mr.. Bryan's Sincere Confusion.

Mr.. Bryan's Sincere Confusion.
New York Post.)
Mr.. Bryan's explanatory statement
of his reasons for resigning is an add
ed reason why he should have resigned.
We are not speaking Of the good taste
of his rushing into print about what
should have been regarded as rigidly
confidential. anyhow until tomorrow.
Mr.. Bryan was never very strong on
these niceties Of conduct. We let that
pass; as we will also for the present
his plain intimation that he intends to
go out and rouse the country-or at
least the Chautauquas-again the
President. All that we now wish to
point out is that the Bryan statement
bears on its face such proofs Of mental
confusion, such an inability to follow
course Of reasoning, and such gross in
consistency with what Mr.. Bryan has
himself before said and written, as to
show that the State Department is no
place for him. and that he is no man
for it. The two were entitled to di-
vorce on the ground of incompatibility
of temperament.
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WESTINGHOUSE VIEW
OF THE LATEST NOTE
Continued from Page y

differed with him as to the time when
the note would be sent. but that the
intention to send such a communica-
ton was fixed. Close reading in dip
lomatic circles of the latest American
note to Germany brought out a va
riety Of predictions and views as to
the manner in which Germany would
reply. There was a general feeling
of confidence, however, that Germany
would accept some Of the several ave-
nues of approach purposely included
in the note by the American govern
ment so as to make possible friend
~ settlement.
Much importance was attached to the
statement of the Willingness Of the
Unitde States to exercise its good Of
fees as between the belligerents in any
attempt to come to an understanding
"by which the character and conditions
of the war upon the sea may be
changed" This, it was believed in
many quarters, might result in cor
respondence that might ultimately lead
to peace negotiations.
Influence Of Bryan Action
The resignation or Mr. Bryan be-
cause he believed the note to Germany
might lead to hostilities is factor
which officials here regard as likely to
have an important influence on the sit
uation in Berlin, because he revealed
in advance that President Wilson
would reject any protracted parley and
would not surrender the rights Of
Americans to travel on unarmed and
unresisting merchant ships Of any ma
tionality. Inasmuch as Mr.. Bryan in
terpreted the note as likely to lead to
war; much more strength of purpose, it
was admitted in official quarters would
be attached to the note on it's receipt in
Berlin by the ministry, while Berlin
public opinion would not find in the
text itself any provocation for rup-
ture in relations. Surprise was general
that Mr.. Bryan had declined to sign
the note. The belief that the note might
have been changed before it was final
ly dispatched after Mr.. Bryan had re-
jected its contents was dissipated by
Secretary Lansing, who said he had
been directed by the President OF show
the note to Mr.. Bryan in it's final form,
because Of some unessential changes.
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viii Prosecute the Prinz
Eitel DeSerterS Under j. S.
Immigration Law if Found

ton at the instance Of the state depart
ment to which Collector Hamilton's re-
port was referred. 1t appears that Brauer
and the men were not on parole because
the ship had not been interned, but Col
lector Hamilton understood he had the
word of Captain Thierichens that none
of his officers or men would leave the
vicinity of Newport News while the sta
tus of the cruiser was in suspense.
Thierichens Silent
Captain Thierichens today would Meth
er confirm nor deny reports that Lieu
tenant Brauer. Third Surgeon Nolte and
other members Of the crew Of the Prinz
Etel Friedrich had left the ship before
she was formally informed and have not
returned.
When informed of Collector Hamilton's
report to the treasury department he said
he could only talk on the subject Ito the
United States government II cannot
talk to the newspapers" said Captain
Thierichens.
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WINTHROP

DR.. Dan Pratt and Mrs. Pratt return
ed Thursday from Poland Springs and
passed a few hours with Mrs. Pratt's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Slaine.
DR.. and Mrs. Pratt went to their home
in Pennington Thursday night. with
DR.. Badger. who went to his summer
camp in Kingfield.
Walter Taylor went to Bingham Fri
day and will bring his little daughter
back with him to Winthrop.
Mr.. Jones went to Leeds Wednes-
day, where he met his wife, who came
from Stratton. They are on w. G.
Taylor's farm. where they will pass
the year.
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LARRY MCLEAN ENDS CAREER WITH
GIANTS IN 4 SPECTACULAR SCRAP

ST. Louis, June 11.--John ]. McGraw,
manager Of the New York National
League club, announced tonight that
the career of Catcher Lawrence Larry
Mclean with the Giants had ended.
The announcement was made as a
result of a fight early this morning
in the lobby of a local hotel, in which
Mclean, McGraw, Dick Kinsella and
a dozen other men participated Nc
Lean was said to have been the ag-
gressor.
Mclean, according to witnesses, es-
capped from the affray by jumping into
a passing automobile. He could not be
found tonight.
Mclean the Agressor
McGraw and Kinsella declared Nc
Lean came into the lobby with num-
Der Of rough companions and accused
Kinsella Of inducing the New York
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crossed the Dniester river near
Zurawna before it could be
strengthened and cntrenched.
Heavy TeutOn Losses

The German and the Austrian off,
cial reports make no mention of the
fighting in this region, but from an
account issued in Petrograd the Aus
heavy losses to have lost II guns and
1000 prisoners. In fact, military men
express the belief that very few of
those who crossed the river could have
escaped.
The Russians also claim that further
up the Dniester. directly south of
Lemberg, they have pressed their op-
ponents back and have taken another
1000 prisoners. while near Mosciska to
the east Of Przemysl they say the Ger
mans suffered very severely when they
attacked the Russian position. In east
ern Galicia and in Bukowind the Rus
slams continue to fall back to the
Dniester under the Austrian pressure.
Serbian Advances
ho Of no fol
fans who occupied Avlona, an Albanian
port on the Straits Of Otranto. the Ser
bians are marching across northern AL
bania towards the port Of Durazzo,
while the Montenegrins are making for
the port Of Alessio, still further north.
For some time Albania has been over
run by bands which, it is alleged, were
organized by Austrians and Turks to
harrass Serbia and, in fact, these
bands have more than once invaded
Serbian territory. The opinion is gen.
orally expressed here that these &C.
equations probably will spell the end
Of Albanian integrity.
Heavy fighting continues along the
italian frontier, particularly on the
river Isonlnzo, where the Austrians are
making Inelr HOSt determined eIIOrC 10
stem the Italian advance. Today's toll
exacted by German submarines is five
vessels: The British steamer Strath-
carron, the Russian steamer DANA,
the Swedish steamer Otago, the Rus
sian bark Thomasina and the British
trawler Intrepid. A British warship
also was attacked by submarine in
the Adriatic, but reached port slightly
damaged.
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Washington, June n.-Department OF
justice offlcials today settled. upon a
means Of proceeding against Lieut..
Brauer and several sailors reported miss
ing from the interned German auxiliary
cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich at Norfolk
II they can be located in the United
States. Prosecution under the immigra-
ton laws. 1t was agreed, would be the
most effective way Of dealing with the
fugutives.
After nearly a month Of search. how
ever. agents Of the department have fall
ed to locate the missing Germans. and
1t is supposed that by this time they
must have succeeded in escaping from
American territory. officials of the state
department are prepared to make repre-
sensations to the German government if
the men return to Germany.
Were Not on Parole
Special agents Of the department or
justice now are conducting an investiga-
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other result than the fulfilment of the
wish long ago expressed by Mr.. Wilson
that Mr.. Bryan be knocked into a
cooked hat" The note disposses Of Mr..
BRYAN even more effectively than it
does Of the German contentious. A
secretary of state who could sign the
first note to Germany and then resign
his position rather than sign this Sec
ond note is doubtless inspired by a
genius to do things in dramatic way
and by terribly exaggerated sense Of
mis- own importance. But he is certain.
ly not inspired by a sense Of loyalty to
the party or the country that he pro.
fesses to serve.
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manager to suspend the catcher for 10
days for not keeping in condition. Aft
err a brief interchange of words, they
said, Mclean attacked Kinsella and
the battle became general. McGraw
said two chairs were broken on Nc
Lean. Il picked up a chair and broke
it over McLean's head" said Kinsella
THAT frightened his gang Of ruff
fins and they fled. Mclean continued
to fight until McGraw and chased him
to the street, where he jumped into an
automobile filled with women and
begged for protection"
Guests of the hotel who saw the
scrimmage said tonight that six ball
players assisted in routing Mclean
The witnesses said that as Mclean en-
tered the hotel Kinsella remarked to
McGraw: I'm going to bed" Mclean,
they said, then cried: mot unless you
are carried there"
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In other Days.

NNCW UIk STIODo.)
In view of the reason assigned by
Mr.. Bryan for his departure from the
cabinet thought reverts to the day
When Mr. Bryan, then Colonel Bryan,
in brand-new uniform, started for the
south to help expel the Spaniard from
Cuba.
Peace-at-any-price was not then
hardened into Mr.. Bryans convictions.
he was willing to take part in an ex-
petition that had as one 4 it's incidents
the killing of fellow human beings. He
then conceded that there could be such
a thing as righteous war. He did not
tnen entertain the belief, since ex
pressed on the Chautauqua circuit that
war is always in the interest of a few
people and never in the interest Of ALL
man has a right to change his
opinions, but when he does other ner-
sons have also a right to speculate on
the real reasons therefor. So specu-
iating today there will be those, who
VIII surmise that Mr.. Bryan's present
ardor for peace has been quickened bV
the fact that for sometime he his not
round his office agreeable-that he has
peen irritated by the fact that his role
at Washington has been a secondarv
one. =
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Mr.. Bryan's Appeals

Mr.. Bryan's Appeals
Referring to German Americans as
fellow citizens in whose patriotism
have entire confidence" Mr.. Bryan be-
sides asking them to use their influ-
ence with the German government
urged:
That they forget, never to be re-
called. any suspicion of lack Of neu-
trality or friendship toward the Ger
man people on the part of the Presi-
dent of the United States.
That they should not attempt to con-
meet negotiations between the United
States and Germany with those be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain because the cases are diff
ferent."
That Germany should acquiesce in
demands that have been made by the
United states without condition. trust
ing the United States to deal justly
with her in the consideration Of any
changes, she may propose in the inter-
national rules that govern the taking
of prizes" growing out of submarine
warfare.
Unjust Criticism
Mr.. Bryan declared that President
Wilson had been unjustly criticized by
partisans Of both sides in the Euro
pean conflict: expressed confidence
that German Americans would stand
by their adopted country in case of
war between the United States and
Germany; maintained that killing Of
innocent women and children either
by drowning or starving could not be
justified, and suggested change in
the shipping laws to exclude passen-
gers from ships carrying contraband
or ammunition.
Mr.. Bryan said that tomorrow he
might have some announcement to
make regarding his future course. Late
today he visited the state department.
He called upon his successor, Mr..
Lansing. and assistant secretaries.
stating that he would visit the depart
ment from time togtime. ,b&Es5.
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ARMY AND RED CROSS
SUPPLIES DESTROYED
IN BAD LONDON FIRE

London, June 10, 1915 P. M.-Build-
ings covering three acres, one Red
Cross motor ambulance and two hum
bred army motor vans. all ready for
delivery to the government. were de-
stroyed by fire today when the motor
works Of Brian, Hughes and Strachan,
at Park Royal, went up in flames. The
damage is estimated at $4,000
Troops had to be called in to assist
the firemen.
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A $23, coo Fire at Fort Fairfield.

Fire broke out at, 4 A. M. Wednesday
In the barn Of D. Cyriance Danboise at
Fort Fairfield and spread rapidly be-
fore discovery, the family being away
in the field. Two large barns, fine
dwelling house, furniture, potato house
containing 1900 barrels of potatoes,
driving horse, calf, large lot Of ma
chinery. large amount Of wood and two
gasoline engines were all burned. The
property was valued at $4,000; insur-
ance $4,000. The fire is thought to have
caught from sparks from the chimney.
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BRYAN'S LETTER
Continued From Page Ons)

vent Interference with trade-loss of
trade can be, compensated for with mon,
ey. but no settlement that the United
States and Germany may reach can call
back to life those who went down with
the Lusitania-and war would be the
most expensive OF all settlements because
Il would enormously add to the number
pf the dead.
Trust U. S. to Deal Justly
Fourth: I hope that Germany will
Rcquiesce in the demands that have been
made, and hope that she win acquiesce
IN them without conditions. She can
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JEFFERSON

Cecil Hallowell. who was operated upon
Tor appendicitis about three weeks ago,
is progressing rapidly toward recovery.
Mrs. Abbie Nash. who has been sick
fer several weeks with an obscure all
ment. remains in critical condition.
s. A. Richardson and daughter, Miss
Mary Richardson. have returned from
Southern Pines, N. c., where they pass
ed the winter.
Miss Edith F1agg Of Rumford Falls,
who has been visiting her father. Henry
c. Flagg. for week. went to Hallowell
Friday to visit her sister. Mrs. Emma
Cottle.
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Mr.. Bryan's Resignation.
(Topeka Daily Capital.)


Mr.. Bryan's sensational and dra-
matte break with the administration at
a national crisis can not be regarded
otherwise than as one Of the colossal
blunders of American politics. BY his
action the United States will be placed
in a false light in the eyes of the
German government and people.
What Americans fully under
stand on the contrary is that in break
ing with the President Mr.. Bryan
represents neither the Bryan element
of the Democratic party, nor any fac
tional sentiment. but the personal
idiosyncracies and feelings of VIM. ].
Bryan. This unfortunate action is
proof, which in one form or another
has been expected by close observers of
Mr.. Bryan's career, that the Nebraska
Democratic leader and orator had been
a free lance in American politics too
long to carry through the responsible
ties of Secretary of State in any cabi-
net
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Better OF Without Him.
(Sprfngfield Union)

Mr.. Bryan, while resigning ostensibly
in the interests of peace, may defeat
the very ends he hopes to serve. Aside
from this phase of the situation, the
cabinet is vastly better off without
Mr.. Bryan's services. AS secretary Of
state he has been a misfit, however
successful he has proved himself to bt
circuit.
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AM'NS,SAY
WERE SOLICITED. TO
ENLIST WITH BRITISH

Boston, June 10.-Of the 107 young
Americans who sailed on May s for
Liverpool as hostlers on the steamer
Bohemian, SO remained, in England,
and, according to those who returned
on the steamer today, many enlisted
in the British army
Several Of the returning hostlers de-
clareS that they had been solicited to
enlist but no coercion was attempted.