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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
BEGIN INTERNMENT OF
ALL ALIEN ENEMIES
Great Britain Begins Task of
Segregating 100000 Aus
trianS and Germans.

LONDON, May 14.-Internment Of
the O,OOO Germans and Austrians in
Great Britain was begun today by
Scotland Yard and the special war
constables." working under the direc-
ton of the home office.
Many OF the women and children
ana men too old for military service
Will be depOrted.
At the present time some 40, 600 un-
naturalized aliens of whom 24,000 are
men, are at large. Some 1900 nom
naturalized alien enemies have al
ready been interned
Most of the 10000 aliens in London
are expected TO surrender voluntarily
for internment when regulation camps
are ready. Probably many Of the
prisoners will be held in Ireland.
Thousands OF policemen were lined
up at the various stations during the
morning, TO whom were given lists of
names Of aliens TO be interned. These
lists had previously been prepared by
the government.
The internment order proved effect
i've in checking the anti-German riots.
Through the day crowds of Ger
mans and Austrians-men and women
ahke-gathered at the police stations,
voluntarily giving themselves up for
their own protection. The station
yards were piled high with baggage of
all descriptions. for the aliens carried
all their portable effects with them.
Many hotels and restaurants that
had relied exclusively upon German
help, lost their whole stats.
Crowds OF British gathered in the
streets and jeered the aliens and in
some instances personal attacks were
made. but the Germans and Austrians
were accorded good police protection.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14

ROME. May 14.-Frenzied war
demonstrations took place here today,
following the announcement Of the
resignation of Premier Salandra and
his cabinet Matthias Erzberger. a
member of the German reichstag. who
came here from Berlin on a diplo-
matte mission was attacked in the
streets and would have been killed
hut for the timely arrival of carab-
ineers Leadership of the inJerven-
tiouists' party has been offered to
Gabriel D'AnnUnziO. the fire brand
poet. who is urging the country TO go
10 war on the side of England, France
and Russia.
The reason given by the cabinet for
its resignation was that IL feared IL did
not possess the unanimous assent Of
the cOnstitutionalist parties regarding
its international policy. Leaders Of
the pacificists regard the resignation
as "A victory for them as the most in
huential members of the Salandra cab
met were believed 20 favor war against
Austdia.
The government is preparing TO is
sue "A green book setting forth Italy )
part in the recent negotiations with
the Teutonic allies.
In the meantime leaders of the
war and peace" factions are bring
ing all possible PRESSURE TO bear upon
members of the chamber of deputies,
which Will assemble on May 20, for a
session which will probably decide
whether or not Italy is 10 fight.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
BOMBARDMENT INCREASED
Warships Pour Hot Fire Into Dar-
danellcs Forts.

ATHENS. May 14-Warships OF the
Anglo French fleet have increased the
intensity of their hOmbardment
against the Turkish forts on the Dar-
danelles since the sinking OF the
British battleship Goliath. Three
thousand shells were fired Thursday.
A whole fleet of hydrO-aerOplanes from
the allied fleet made a reconnaissance
after which the positions of the Turk
ish infantry upon the GallipOh penin-
sula and the Asiatic side were can
nonaded. Reinforcements for the al
lies have arrived from France and
Egypt.
British submarines have penetrated
the Dardanelles and part of the sea
of Marmora, reaching a point within
90 miles of COnstantinople
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
PRESIDENTS NOTE MAKES
FANORABIF IMPRESSION

SPRINGFIELD. III. May II
Commenting on the presidents note
TO Germany. Gov. r. r. Dunno said
today:
The president and his advisers AT
Washington have acted with the mt
most caution and delberation. They
have only formulated the position ~
this republic as II the projections of
the lives and rights of its citizens af-
ter sufficient time has elapsed 10 let
reason and law supplant the shock
that resulted from the loss of So
many non-com batant AmeriCzn lives.
The American nation. through its
president has spoken and the patri-
otto citizenship of the republic stands
Loyalty behind him and viii sustain
him 10 the end 90
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14

INDIANAPOLIS. May Il. ~ The
note Of our president 10 Germany is
dignifed and firm" said Gov. RalstOn
of Indiana, today. There is nothing
Of a four-flushing character about IT,
IL illustrates in a high degree the
American spirit Of which all Ameri-
cans are proud without regard 20 their
nationality; and without regard 70
their nationality all Americans viii en-
dOrse the position Of our president.
The president does not want war and
he viii not have war if it can 20
avoided without the sacrifice Of ma
tionai honor.
MY pride in Pres't Wilson increases
as he takes up the solution Of the
great problems with which he Is con-
frOnted from day 10 day.
I'm all that he does in international
affairs he embodies splendidly this ma
tons ideal and without regard 90 par
~ Affiliations or nationality. this ma
ton Will be at his back The voice
OF that splendid American ex-Pres't
William III. Taft, pleading in patriot
ic strains to all citizens 20 stand by
the president, illustrates well the loy-
atty OF the citizenship OF this country
10 their national administration when
ever 1t is IN an international crisis"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
Approves Temperate Tone.

TOPEKA. Kas.. May 1.-THE
comment OF Gov Capper on the
American note 10 Germany was en-
bodied in the following words:
The country viii fully approve
both the substance of the presidents
firm and powerful note 90 Germany
and the moderation and courtesy with
which the president frames H. The
note is all the more impressive be-
cause Of its temperate and restrained
language and its spirits OF friendli-
ness and Of confidence in the ultimate
Justice Of the German government
LESS than the president has said
in this mOmentous deliverance to the
German government would not have
satisfied the sense Of the great griev-
ance that is suffered in the whole
submarine warfare policy Of Ger
manys navy and more is not required
to maintain the American nations
prestige and self respect before the
world"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
ROOSEVELT CASE IS
ON ITS LAST LEGS
Andrews Rules Out All But AL
legged BarneS-Murphy Com
bination and Contributors.

COURT HOUSE. SYRACUSE, y Y,
May 14.-TheodOre ROOsevelts de-
fense in William Barnes $4,000 libel
suit today had but two points to stand
on.
At the end of Barnes direct testi-
mony, Justice Andrews told the jury
the defense had in Justification Of the
libel only the alleged Barnes-Murphy
communication on the senatorial dead
lock OF 1911 and the alleged corpora
ton campaign contributions 10 both
parties.
You are TO disregard wholly" Jus
tice Andrews told the jury, the Al
bany printing evidence, the Hart-Ag-
new racing bill. the Hinman-Green
primary bill, etc.
1T has been shown that Mr.. Barnes
was interested for or against those
measures, but nothing has been offer
ed TO show that ne was in corrupt al
lance with AIr Murphy or in alliance
Of crooked business with crooked pol
itics except the testimony on the sem
atoriaI contest and campaign fund ev-
idence."
After branding Theodore Roosevelt
as a boss and repudis,ting any and all
connections with Charles +. Murphy
and Tammany nail III any IeglSlauOn,
William Barnes at noon finished his
direct testimony in the $4,000 libel
suit. He was upon the stand only I'VE
hours.
Barnes put William Loeb in the
Ananias club along with Roosevelt to-
day by denying that ne ever talked 10
Loeb about the senatorial deadlock OF
1911. Barnes swore he never discuss
ed the senatorship with Murphy. or
communicated with him directly or in
directly.
Barnes Will be cross examined this
afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
FRENCH GAIN TRENCHES
Make Advance North of Arras De-
spite Heavy Guns.

PARIS. May 14.-Despite n furious
rain storm the French have continued
their attacks north of ArTas, winning
several German trenches southwest Of
Souchez. says an official statement is
sued by the French war Office today.
In the valley of the Aisne German
works were destroyed by French ar
ttillcry.
The communique in fun follows:
Rain has fa1len without cessation
since Yesterday morning. Last night
we captured. in spite OF the difficult
ties of water soaked and slippery
ground. several German trenches TO
the southwest OF SOuChez and MAIN
tained ON the rest Of the front from
I.oos 10 Arras. all our gains of the
preceding days.
..In the valley of the Aisne we de-
troyed four German blockhous - Nnd
demolished several trenches"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
DETROIT STRIKE is OFF
street Car Men Agree To Plan of
Arbitration.

DETROIT. Mich. MAY 1.-THE
street car strike is of. The motor
men and conductors OF the Detroit
United Railways ratified this morning
the play Of settlement proposed by the
navor. which was approved last night
bv officials OF the union In behalf OF
the strikers Regular street car ser
vice viii be resumed as soon as the
men can get 10 the barns and take the
ears out Under the mayors peace
plan the Whaling case. which caused
the strike. is 10 be arbitrated within
IS hou-s. the arbitration board TO con-
sist Of one man named by the men.
one hv the company. and the third
man Will be James Couzens president
OF the street car railway commission.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14

LONDON. May 14.-"One of the
greatest issues of the war has been
sharply defined in the American note
TO Germany and the answer must
make clear 10 the whole world
whether Germany has definitely alb
jured legal sanction and limitations
which hitherto were held unchal-
leTscable between nations" says the
Westminster Gazette today in discuss
ing Pres't Wilson's protest against
GermanyS submarine warfare and
the killing of neutrals by Germans on
the high seas.
"PreSt Wilson is acting for the
honor and safety of Americans. All
who are biased in favor of the bel
ligerents would DO well to spare him
advice and comment"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
WHAT THE NOTE MEANS
Stripped Of its Diplomatic Language
The American Note to the Kaiser Means:

The United States determined stand interference
with the rights of its its citizens from Germany
the
The United States demands that Germany davo the
its naval officers sinking merchantmen without making provis-
ion for the safety of those board accordance with
national law of civilized nations.
The United States will be satisfied rights of American cii
travel wherever their business calls them the high
be respected being obvious that submarine make
for the safety of ships passengers before toredong
it. to Germany to the of submarine attacks
against merchant ships.
The United States intends that its citizens
against any violation of the acknowledged code of nations
dealing with merchant ships.
The United States WILL Germany persists course take
upon itself the duty of enforcing such the
cessary steps to make the safe
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
METCALF LIKES THE NOTE
Secretary of Navy Says 1t Is Dig
nifed and Emphatic.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 14.-Victor
Metcalf. formerly secretary OF the
navy. commenting upon Prest VII
sons note said:
"The attitude of America is set
forth in the note TO Germany in a
dignified, emphatic manner. our fu-
ture course depends upon the answer
which Germany will make.
George z. Perkins, formerly L. 5.
senator, said:
II heartily approve Prest wilson
note It is in full accord with my own
convictions"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
SHOT AND POISON
FAIL TO KILL MAN
Tilted Husband Attempts Suicide
Then T. Shot i'm Fight With
BrOthcr-in-I4aw.

RUSHVILLE. Ind May I4-Al-
though he tried 10 commit suicide
with poison and subsequently, was shot
by his brother-in-law. Charles Wuerst
OF Broad Ripple was today still alive
and may recover.
Mart Clevenger, who is said TO have
done the shooting. IS IN Jail
Wuerst came 20 RushNile 20 induce
his wife and children 10 return 10 I've
with him. Upon meeting with reflsal
ne swallowed poison. then attacked
Clevenger. who seized shotgun and
inaicted an ugly wound in NucrstH
head.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
THAW GETS JURY TRIAL
Wins Another .'oint i'm Fight to Test
His Sanity.

NEW YORK. May 14.-Harry h.
Thaw won another point in his fight
for freedom when the appellate dlvls-
ion OF the supreme court today upheld
Justice Hendrick i'm his decision
granting the slayer of Stanford White
a jury trial TO test his sanity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
WILSON ACTS FOR
JUSTICE GENERAL
VERDICT Of PRESS
American Newspapers Unani-
nous in Approval of Stand
Taken by President in De-
manding Respect.
PRAISE TEMPERANCE OF
TONE PERVADING NOTE

CHICAGO. May 1.-THE Illinois
Staats Zeitung, in an editorial on
Pres't Wilson'S note to Germany,
says:
No fair minded person can take
the presidents note seriously. We
fear II will be looked upon as a
poor diplomatic joke in Germany"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
WILSON NOTE IS PRAISED
AS FIRM AND FAIR BUT
WAR POSSIBILITY REMAINS
Demand Striking at Foundation of Submarine
Warfare On Which cutons Are Basing
Their Hope Will Probably Elicit
An Unsatisfactory Reply.

tanned the same attitude. but none
denied that the note was under dis
cussiOn. Despite the gravity of the
situation. the cabinet members were
in good spirits when the meeting broke
up and all trace OF disagreement be-
tween various members had vanished.
1t is understood that the cabinet
took the view that il viii be at least "a
week before a reply Is received from
Germany and that therefore the ten
sion under which they are laboring
has been temporarily relieved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
ENTERS ECKSTElN ESTATE
Property Valued at $500 l. Left To
Brothers and Sisters.

a valuation OF $500 is placed on
fhe estate of Jacob E,ckstein. who died
March i at Mishawaka- The estate
has been hlcd for probate and sis
ter. Gertrude a. Claus. has qualified
- administratriX. Tie heirs 90 the
estate are three sisters and four
hroLhcrs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14

HERALD. - Naturally the mind
turns TO consequences. The position
of Washington as it Is generally un-
derstood is that il will do nothing 10
invite war If Germany takes offense
at the presidents note it may declare
war upon the United States IL il
wishes. on the other hand. If the
German note does not fulfil the ideas
of right as clearly expressed by Pres't
Wilson. then another bridge is TO be
crossed. because il will have been
reached. And If another American
ship is torpedoed, the only thing to
be done will be 10 start the Atlantic
fleet toward the war zone.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
COWES REGATTA OFF.

LONDON. May 1.-THE Cowes re-
gatta. the foremost yachting tournR-
ment in the world, and one in which
many OF the royal families of Europe
were annually represented. was can
celled today. II was TO have been
held in August
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
Firm and Comnrchen.l,e.

FRANKFORT. Ky. May H.
"Pres't Wilson Is prompted bE pl-
triotism. justice and hrmness in the
declaration 10 Germany" Gov. Ar-
Cleary said today THE presidents
statement seems TO me 80 he posi-
tive. firm. comprehensive and up 10
the demands OF the occa sion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14

TRIBUNE.-As 10 the German gov
ernment and the German people,
there can be no American who does
not honestly and earnestly trust that
the way the president has opened for
them will be followed. Deep as is
our anger, nation wide as is our in
dignation, not yet do Americans de-
sire TO make war and not from mere
desire To aVenge our murdered fellow
citizens are We anxious 10 take up
arms again But there could be no
more fatal error than that of mistak-
ing our temper. our purpose. our long
history Wronged. we have offered
Germany peaceful solution in the
present crisis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
EASY TO DO RIGHT.

WORLDS the strength OF his
case and the moderation of his tone,
the president has made it as easy for
Germany 10 do right as to do wrong.
If ne is TO fail in his efforts it will
be in good conscience and in "a good
cause. on this issue. the president,
sustained by the unanimous voice Of
the greatest and most powerful Of
neutral nations, can say, in the
words of Martin Luther. Here l
stand. l can not do otherwise. God
help me-"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
To TAX EXCUSED

PETROGRAD. May 14.-Czar Mich
olas today issued an order imposing a
war tax upon all persons who have
been excused from military service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14

The full text of Prcs't Wilson's
note TO Germany on the submarine
warfare Will be found on page . OF
this issue
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
AGREE WITH PRESIDENT.

NEW YORK, May 14.:Editorials
of New York papers as d whole agree
with the president. All agree that
the responsibility for future action,
and momentous action it may be, now
rests with Germany.
Extracts from leading editorials
follow:
PRESS.-"With relieved and CRATE
full satisfaction, therefore. we say
that this note TO Berlin may carry
CONJUNCTION because behind the words
of the chief magistrate of this nation
is the resolve of the American peo-
pie 10 enforce il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14

BLYTHE, England. May IL
The steamer Collavinie reported
today that she had rammed and
sunk a German submarine in the
North sea
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14

ROTTERDAM, May IA
Dutch trawier was bonn barded by
a German aeroplane and sunk in
the North sea according to infOr-
nation brought to the port Of
YmUiden by other trawlers today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14

ROME. May 14.-Signor Clio
litti. former premier and leader Of
the anti-war party IN Italy, was
received in audience today by
King Victor Emanuel SignOr
Manfriedi, president of the SEN
ate. and Signor Marcora, presi-
dent of the chamber OF deputies.
also conferred with the king.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
VIOLENT War Demonstrations
Follow Resignation of Sal
andra Cabinet = Storm Ma
tiOnal Legislature Building.
FIRE BRAND POET IS
lNTERVENTI0NIST HEAD
BULLETIN.

ROME, May IA - A mob
stormed the chamber OF deputies
building today during the war
riots. smashing windows and
wreckiug the interior Cavalry
cleared the streets after a battle
in which many were hurt. The
whole Rome GARRISON is being
held in readiness for action.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
STRONG As STEEL But
YET SOFT As VELVET

CHICAGO. May l4.-The following
are editorials IL part published in
Chicago newspapers today on rPes't
Wilson's note 10 Germany.
EVENING POST-Pres't Wilson's :
note is beSsemer steel in the softest
OF velvet. Its sterness of idea is
matched only by the faultless. even
friendly, courtesy of its diction. He
brings the whole matter down TO this
fundamental If the submarine and
International law conflict. the sub
marine, not law. must yield.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14

HAVRE. May 1.-The repulse
Of a German effort TO break
through the Belgian lines near
Dixmude Is reported in the fol-
lowing official statement issued
here today:
This being the temporary seat
of the Belgian government ON
the night Of May 11-12 violent
fighting occurred of heavy
bombardment of our front. The
Germans advanced in mass for
nation against a bridge head we
had established on the User. but
the attack had been anticipated
and the enemy was moved down
by rifles and machine guns in
the hands Of our men. The at
tack was repulsed. We made nu-
merOus prisoners and afterward
counted 200 German dead on the
field.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14

Latest Bulletins
From War Zone

LONDON, May 14.-While
Germans and Austrians were be-
ing interned there was another
antl-German outbreak this after
noon. In East London the police
mad to charge a mob with drawn
clubs.
Many buildings were wrecked.
Five hundred rioters DESTROYED
20 buildings at Gravesend. where
the riot was more than the police
could handle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
DAILY JOURNAI

DAILY JOURNAL - The whole
power and purpose of the United
States are back OF the presidents
note. The issue OF peace or war de
pends upon how that power and pur-
pose are regarded in Berlin.
DAILY NEWS-What has been
done Is adequate for the time being.
But unless its firm requests arc GO
ceded 10 by Germany. the American
government Will have 10 do more. ner-
maps much more. The note is admir-
able IN spirit and substance The peo-
PIE OF the United States take their
stand firmly and unitedly behind the
propositions thus laid down.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-14
THE WEATHER

TNDTANA-Partiy cloudy 60.
night and Saturday. probably
showers and warmer In nortf
portion.
LOWER MICHIGAN - Unset
tied tonight and Saturday; proh
badly showers. warmer tonight
iu central and southeast parts
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-20
ARGUMENTS ON
 6 COMPENSATION ACT

The public hearing Of the joint com mittees on the workmen's compensa- non act held last night in the room of the lower house of the Legislature, was well attended. and the debates which followed the talks Of J. A. Hell lenthal. L p. Shackleford and A. 3. Callahan. were conducted with dignity and good feeling and an apparent de- sire to analyze the proposed act thor oughly
 J. X. Helenthal as author of the bIl. made the opening statement. which took che form Of lengthy ex- planation of its different provisions
 The main points of his argument were that. under the present law a workman can only recover where the company is liable through negligence, while the proposed act abrogates en- tirely the question of negligence, and makes the fact of Che injury. and no, the cause. Che basis for recovery. which is scheduled. Further. that lit- igation is now necessary Co determine the liability of the employer. with all che usless expense attendent there on. which would be obyiated by the schedules In this act And lastly he based his opinion of the practicability of the terms Of the proposed act on the grouad that a similar system was now In vogue in the Treadwell office. and that since its adoption but two eases for damages had been filed against the Treadweil company.
 "The day has passed when a man can work for an employer. he de clared. "He must now work with bis employer It has reached that stage in industrial development "
 Mir. Ifenenthal was followed by J.. P Shacklegord. who confined his remarks principally to a comparison of the pro posed act with that now being used in many of the States of the Union.
 or the seven States which have adopted worlmen's insurance laws, he stated that the average compensation for permanent disability was SS.7SO Washington. which has high rate oi compensation. pays the widow of a workman killed in industry S2O per month for life. he stated. And while