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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
The Senate Appropriations
Committee Finishes Its
Study Of House Supply
Bill and Will Report it
Tomorrow
VERY FEW CHANGES
ARE so FAR MADE
1t is Predicted That the
Senate Will Reach Final
Vote on Tucsday-Thcn
Will Come the Confer
encc

The house appropriation bill Will be
ready to be taken up by the committee
of the whole Of the senate tomorrow
morning As soon as the bill was re
ceived from the house on Friday the
committee on appropriations began 10
work on it and before adjourning for
the day. or rather, the evening, had
agreed upon tWentY-SeVen Of the flftH-
three sections. The agreement was
rather tentative as to some OF the sec
tions for il was expected that the
whole comnitte would discuss the ad-
visibility of making changes.
1t was proposed To take up this part
of the bill in the whole committee yes
terdav morning but on account of the
absence Of Senator Bacon of ella, Sen
ator Karns of santa cruz and Senator
Lovin of MohaVe. it was decided on
the motion of Chairman Stapley to de-
Ter the consideration of any part OF the
bill until those senators should arrive
1t is understood that all of them VIII
be here tomorrow morning.
After the senate had adjourned, the
appropriations committee resumed it's
work ana yesterday afternoon COM
pieted it for submission to the WhGle
committee. Several changes. but not
of a sweep ne character were made In
cases where it was likely that sections
would encounter a wide variety of
opinion in the whole committee no
changes at all We're made.
For instence, nothing was done with
the state school fund section. The leav-
ing of that section as it came from the
house did not mean that it had the
approval of the senate committee but
that the senate committee Had only
agreed to leave the matter to be
threshed ont in the committee of the
whole. The committee. however, took
the liberty of restoring the appropria-
tions for the national guard that had
been stricken out by the house ON first
reading. Some other changes which
the committee, felt sure the senate
would approve We're also made.
Members of the senate said last
night that they expected an early pas
sage of the bill. 1t was possible that 4
final vote might be taken on it on
Thursday afternoon. The changes.
they said, We're not likely to be so rad
ical as to result in the hanging up of
the bill in conference.
Thus at the close of the week, the
outlook seemed bright The only sad
prospect was that of the attaches of
the senate who were notified that they
should be at the senate chamber and
committee rooms this blessed Sabbath
Day. There is much mechanical work
to be put On the bill.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
Dewey Says Our
Fleet Efficient
But Should Grow
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NEW YORK, May Is. - Admiral
George Dewey, president of the gen.
eral board of the navy for the last
fifteen years, sent a letter to a ban
quet of officers of the Atlantic fleet
tonight, in which he said:
The efficiency of the fleet has
steadily progressed, and has never
been so high as it is today
The letter. was read by Secretary
Daniels. 1t also said the fleet was
not eXcelled, except in size, by the
fleet of any nation.
Our officers are as good as any"
wrote Dewey, and our enlisted men
are superior in training. education.
physical deveIopment and devotion to
duty to those of any other navy. As
president of the general board for
the last fifteen years, [ can say with
absolute confidence that the eff
cheney of the fleet has steadily pro-
gresseG and has never been so high as
it is today.
However, we need more ships.
more officers and more men, and
should continue the wise policy OF
increasing the size of or navy, which
must remain our first and best line
OF defense. This defense, unless ade-
quate, is impotent, and adequacy is
not reached until a navy is stronS
enough TO meet on equal terms the
navy of the strongest possible adj
versary."
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
Head OF Weather
Bureau Makes a
Trip To.Big Dam

Charles + Marvin. chief of the
United States Weather Bureau, with
Headquarters in Washington, ID. c.,
arrived in Phoenix last night for his
first visit to Arizona.
Accompanied by r. r. Briggs, who
is in charge of the weather station
here and a number of reclamat ton
service men, he will make Il trip to
the Roosevelt dam. The trip will be
made in u reclamation service car.
A keen interest in the L. S. rec
lamation projects, has prompted this
visit of Mir Narvins to the great
dam Several days will be spent
there, in looking over the project.
ana indulging in some of the extra
ordinary fishing now the habit up
Roosevelt way.
Mr.. Marvin has been one of the
biggest factors in bringing the wor-
kings of the weather bureau up to
Its present high state of efficiency.
He conducted important experiments
several years ago. on which the
tables used by the bureau for de-
Quoting the moisture in the air are
based He has also made many inn
portant Investigations regarding the
registration of earthquakes and solar
radiation.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
WATERWAY AND
LAND LINE GUT
ON THE LAKES
Interstate Commerce Com
mission Declares Rail
roads Must Drop Steam
boat LineS-Far-reaching
Decree
ASSOCIATED pREsg p1sPArcHl

WASHINGTON, May 15.-In one of
the preaching decisions of recent
years, the interstate commerce COM
mission decided today that railroads
owning and operating steamship lines
on the Great Lakes must give them
up after December /. The decision
has virtually established a water
route Independent of railway control
from New York to Duluth, the com
mission pointing out that the Great
Lakes We're dominated 1or many
years by railroad owned fleets.
Under the Panama canal act, the
railroad ownership of competing
water lines is forbidden unless the
interstate commerce commission holds
that public convenience and neces-
sity are served thereby. The prin-
cipal eastern trunk lines which carry
a great volume of freight traffic
between the Atlantic seaboard and
the west, affected by the decision
may partially alter the trade routes
over which millions of tons of the
vests rich stores of raw materials
principally grain and ores, are moved.
and millions of tons of manufac-
tured products are carried to the
west and northwest from the east
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
ALL EYES ARE NOW
TURNED ON ITALY
Greece. Bulgaria and Ru-
mania Await Decision Be
fore Joining Conflict
'AustrO-GeIman Rush III
Galicia is Checked at San
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1spArcH1

LONDON. May 15-With the out
break of d revolution in Portugal.
which according to dispatches from
Madrid is supported by the navy.
Spain. Switzerland, Holland and the
Scandinavian countries are the only
states in Europe not either engaged
in war or having domestic troubles
to occupy their attention.
Very little news has yet come from
Lisbon but it is reported the navy
bombarded the capital held by the
army which remains loyal to the
president
1t is not known whether the insur
rection was started by royalists bur
members of that party resident in
London disclaim al knowledge of it,
Greece. Bulgaria and Rumania,
where there are pro-war and anti
war parties. are awaiting the final
decision of Italy as to whether to
join the allies. decision which is
teing delayed by the resignation of
Premier Salandra, who however is
reported from Rome to be back in
office.
The prediction is made that Salan
ORA will form q new government,
with the support of the leaders Of
the stronger parties in the chamber.
Among the helligerents interest
vavers between battles in Galicia,
Flanders. Northwestern France and
the operations in the Dardanelles,
from which important news regarding
the advance of the allies is expected.
AS far as Galicla is concerned. the
Austro- German rush seems to have
was reached. All towns on the west
fell into their hands.
This compelled the Russians to fall
back in Southern Poland. so their
line now runs from Plock. on the
lower Vistula. southeastward to
Przemysl. thence south and east
through Eastern Galicia and Buko-
wilma TO the Rumanian frontier
At the latter end of the line the
Russians are still pursuing the Of
fensive. and have driven the Aus
trians back in disorder for some
twenty miles but they themselves are
being forced out of the Carpathian
mountains, and are in danger of los
ing Przemysl. as there are Austriaas
and Germans to the north and south
Of that fortress.
The British appear to have resisted
successfully all German attacks on
the Ypres. while the Belgians have
continued their attacks from the sea
to DiXmude. The French made fur
ther headway north of Arras
1t would appear from long
French official statement that this
offensive is not intended as the COM
mencement OF a big general move
ment but merely as an operation
which has been completely success
full. to rectify their front. in which
CarOncy formed Threatening salient
They had the most formidable posi-
tions to overcome but after n terrific
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
Special to The Republican

Special to The Republican
TUCSON, May IA resolution
asking the legislature to appropri-
ate 100000 for roads annually
exclusive of special road appropria-
tions was adopted at a rousing meet
ing of the Arizona Good Roads As
sociation here tonight over 100 We're
in attendance there being over so
delegates from Maricopa county
alone.
a resolution that the association
hold a meeting about the time Of
the annual tax conference and in
vite the supervisors, county engineers
and the state engineer to attend was
also adopted. Another resolution
passed REQUESTS the war depart
ment to construct roads through the
military reservations and that roads
be built through the Indian reserva-
tions by the department of the in
terror. Resolutions providing that the
association meet at least twice each
year and that the executive committee
plan a woman's auxiliary to the or
ganization We're also adopted
Splendid suggestions for road bet
terment were presented and great en-
thusiasm aroused by the several lee
lures by government expert Marshall
and others and the addresses which
formed a part of the program The
meeting was addressed by Gov. Hunt.
State Engineer Lamar Cobb presi-
dent Won KleinSmid of the State Uni
versity, Prof Smith, John Nets, Col.
Manning and supervisors and engi-
neers from seven counties.
The committee on road guides and
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
N 'ADOO DENIES
MALICE AGAINST
RIGGS NATIONAL
Charges Against Bank Are
Set Forth i'll Affidavits
Filed by Secretary of the
Treasury - Improper
Practices Alleged
IAssocIArEp PREss p1sPArcHl

WASHINGTON. May ia speci-
fic denial Of charges of conspiracy
and malice against the Riggs Nation
al bank was made by Secretary Me
Adoo and Comptroller Williams in
long affidavits filed with the supreme
court of the District of Columbia in
reply to injunction proceedings
brought by the bank in which it is
alleged the treasury officials con-
spired To wreck the bank. The filing
of the affidavits is taken To indicate
that there is no present intention o
compromise the case.
The governments brief will he filed
Monday when an oral argument will
be heard pending motions to dismiss
the banks suit on the plea of lack
of jurisdiction and other reasons
Both affidavits recite alleged facts
ascertained by the comptroller's in
vestigation of the bank which was
said to show violations of the nation
al bank act, and improper prac-
tices." Both bring into case tho
name of the National CITY Bank of
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
Ambassador Gerard Gives
Won JagoW the American
Note = And Washington
Awaits With Interest
German Attitude
ARBITRATION MAY
BE HARD TO GET
With All Powerful Nations
More or Less Directly In
tcrested in Dispute Over
Gclmany'S Submarine G
Methods
rAssocrArrp PRESS p1sPArcHl

WASHINGTON, May 15.-Word that
Ambassador Gerard had read Gnd pre-
sented To Herr Won Jagow. minister of
foreign affairs of the imperial German
government the American note sent on
Thursday 81 a consequence Of the Lu-
sitania tragedy and other occurrences
in the war zone. removed all anNicty
over the delay in transmission ami
awakened intense interest in the ma
ture Of GermanyS reply. In View of
relegraphic and cable delays. the prob
able necessity of conferences by the
foreign minister and the imperial chan
cellor and doubtless Emperor William
himself il would not be considered sur
prising if the response did not arrive
fcr another eight days.
II is believed possible. however, that
Ambassador Gerard might report eer-
lier On the manner the note is received
ny the German government, and the
Semi-orficial press.
In the interim confidence prevails
among high officials. and ii is shared
in German official quarters that there
will he No submarine attacks on pas
senger vessels while the questions AT
Issue are heing resolved.
One suggestion given serious thought
was the proposal to refuse clearance to
bellieerent ships carrying munitions of
war or absolute contraband if they also
carried passengers. This would involve
nc embargo but separation of pas
seneers and contraband traffic.
The intimation which came in press
dispatches Indirectly from Berlin to- the
effect Germany would willingly sub
init the questions to arbitration was
received with interest and it is indi-
Gated ii there is n suspension of the
submarine warfare on merchant ships
while the discussion is in progress. the
plan might be given serious considera-
tiOn by tn. American government.
Arbitration had also been talked Of
herr before the press dispatches ar
rived. some German officials had in
timated that although without advices
from Berlin. they were confident from
previous knowledge of the desire of the
German government to remain friendly
would be welcomed. The difficulty of
constituting a court of arbitration at
this time when most of the great pow
ers whose participation. might be de-
sired are at war. was pointed out by
some dipl 0mats. however. as making
the plan irlpracticable.
That some way will he found to reach
an amicable settlement between the
United States and Germany was the
growing conviction Of many officials
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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
u. S. Honeyc0mbed
With Spies Claim
Spanish War Men
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1sPArcHl

CHICAGO, May l.. That the
United States Is as honeycombed with
spies as any European nation, was
asserted by speakers at the rational
convention of the Naval and Military
order OF Spanish american War Vet
Grams.
The spy question was raised in a
discussion of a resolution calling upon
the public men to cease blasting"
the reputation OF the United States
as a power. Major Edward Schulze,
who presented the resolution. said
when the weak points of this cOun-
try's defense are found, the proper
authorities should be notified, instead
Of the administration being held up
10 ridicule.
Opponents of the resolution said
the country was so filled with spies
it was of no consequence what pub
lie speakers said about the country $
defense.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
SAY CLAYTON ACT BARS
WAY To LABOR FREEDOM

bers of his staff, who had been eX-
pected to appear Monday for exam
ination as to correspondence submit
ted to the commission since the for
mer appearance of Rockefeller, will
be heard later in the week.
Anton Johannsen. labor organizer,
continued his testimony as to con-
ditions in structural iron workers
strikes and in labor struggles II Cali
fornia.
Daniel Davenport. counsel for the
: meriean Anti-Boycott association.
and Thomas Spelling. formerly coun-
sci for the American Federation of
Labor, were also questioned. Both
Davenport and Spelling criticized the
Clayton act, recently passed and de-
clared it in no way relieved labor
from disadvantages at law.
Mr. Spelling asserted that the So
called limitations in the Clayton act
apparently designed to restrict the
use of injunction contempt proceed
i~gs in labor troubles, would really
operate to confer further arbitrary
powers upon the courts.
II would say" he concluded, that
union labor not only got Il lemon
but got dynamite in this act The
measure bars the way To labor free
DOM
With the permission of the COM
mission Davenport and Spelling en-
gagged in joint discussion of the
Sherman ond Clayton acts, which
grew SO highly technical and argu-
mentative that the commissioners
called halt.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
Pardon Board
May Yet Make
Some Statement

Although he has refused to make any
statement relative TO the decision of
the pardon board, Attorney General
Niies +. Jones. stated last evening that
the board would hold a meeting in the
course Of The next few days, and at
that time would decide whether in
view of the wide comment upon its ac-
lion, any supplementary statement
would he issued.
There are over seventy murderers
at the state prison now asking for pa
roles. saiG the attorney general.
These five men wanted TO be added to
that list"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcHI

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Fed
eral Industrial Relations commission
failed to conclude its inquiry into
the relations of LABOR and the law as
had been expected. TWO important
witnesses, Clarence Darow. labor at
torney, and Walter Drew, chief
counsel for the National Erectors'
association of Manufacturers. will
appear Monday and are expected to
close this branch of the investigation.
John ID. Rockefeller. Jr.. and mem
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
SebQStiQM,S Friends Make
Merry OUey HIS Victory

indictments against Sebastian would
be pressed
Thos. Lee Woolvine, district at
torney. said he was uncertain what
his course would be- In any case,
the charges that Sebastian and his
attorney Earl Rogers. tried TO intimi-
date the grand jury. will not come
up in court on Monday as sched-
uled. for Judge Fred V. Wood said
he needed few days vacation.
Meantime Victoria Desparte. the girl
who first accused Sebastian. and
then repudiated her charges remains
in Jail. awaiting triad on a charge
of perjury.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
DEFEND LIVES
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcHI

Los ANGELES, May 15.-Telegra ms
from Guaymas stated that American
colonists near EsperanZa, Sonora, are
still fighting the Yaqui Indians who
attacked them last Wednesday. and
that they have sent Il request TO the
commandcr Of the American cruiser at
Guaymas t. send them a rapid fire gun.
Telegrams confirmed the information
that the Mexican troops which Cover
nor Maytorena declared he has sent to
aid the colonists, were not within 20
miles of the zone of fighting.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
SEPARATION OF SSENGERS
AND CONTRABAND MAY SOLVE
PROBLEM OF THE WAR ZONE
SHOREWARD WIND MAY
AID IN FINDING DEAD

WASHINGTON. May 15-An on
shore wind is sweeping the sea
where the Lusitania was sunk and
Consul Frost ut Queenstown has
reported to the state department
that many more bodies are eX-
pected 10 come ashore. THE
weather is wild but the wind at
least is shoreward.'' his message
said. 1t is anticipated that there
are fifty or sixty more bodies of
whom some may he Americans.
There is no sign Yet of the bodies
of Hubbard. Vanderbilt. Stone
Klean or Frohman."
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16

New York in an effort to show the
hostility which it was declared had
been exhibited by the Riggs bank to-
ward treasury officials might have
resulted from occurrences at the de-
partment in which the New York
bank figured after Mr.. McAdoo took
office.
Secretary McAdoo declared he
knows of only two incidents which
may have caused personal hostility
toward him by the bank. one OF
these was his order denying desk
room in the comptrollers office to Il
woman who, the affidavit says made
certain reports on the condition Of
national banks to the Riggs national
and the National city Bank of New
York. The other reason, the affi
davit sets forth may have been his de-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
tAssocIArED PRESS pIsPArcHI

Los ANGELES. May 15.-With a
serenade and parade. in which Mayor
Rose and other municipal officials
rode through the principal streets,
the friends of Charles E Sebas-
tian. chief of police, and nominee
for mayor manifested their gratifi-'
cation at the verdict freeing him,
and Mrs. Lille Pratt, of the inn
morality charges made by Edith
Serkin. Mrs. Pratts minor half-sis-
ter and ward.
No one believed the remaining two
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
ASK STATE FOR 100000
YEARLY FOR GOOD HIGHWAYS

signs recommended the map and log
and also uniform signs. The Ell Paso
Cement company has offered to do
nate a carload of cement if same is
used for signs.
The important point was brought
out that the value of the improve
ments following good roads will pay
for all the cost of construction and
maintenance making good roads an
investment proposition, and not an
expense. The meeting telegraphed the
Texas association wishing it success
on its good roads campaign, and also
to Florence wishing good luck for the
bond issue being voted on today
Already eleven out of fourteen coun-
lCOntinued ON Page SeNenl
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
Revolution Starts With
Return OF Royalist Hero

among republicans. Excited comment
and violent threats We're heard on all
sides, eliminating in two unsuccessful
attempts on his life. The entire repub-
lican press accused Alvaro De Castro,
former minister of finance of protect
ing the manarchisrs while some demo-
cratic organs have been printing fiery
articles accusing him and President De
Arriaga of being ''renegades and trail
tors The army was asked to support
General De Castro.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1srArcH1


PARIS, May IA letter received by
the Associated Press from Lisbon de-
scribes events leading up to the re-
substance says in part: 1.-THE first in
dIcation of the disturbance began with
the return to the country of Captain
Coureiro, the royalist leader, famous as
the hero of the African campaigns. His
arrival in Lisbon caused a storm
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
Broke Out on Cruiser

The Madrid correspondent. Of the
Fabre agency says the Spanish gov
ernment on Saturday received from
the governor of Badajoz, near the
Portuguese frontier, the following:
THE rebellion broke out in Lisbon
aboard the cruiser Adamaster, which
at $3.50 bombarded the city. band
of two hundred civilians stormed the
Alcantara arracks. They entered the
barracks cheering for the republic.
Many We're killed and wounded.
The whole republican guard re-
mained loyal to the government and
has occupied the streets in squads.
at strategic points scattering the
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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
Kaiser Burned in Effiqy

ROME, Nay 15.-Demonstrators this
morning paraded with an effigy repre-
sentinG the German emperor. The
crowd was unable to resist the police
and rather than surrender the effgy.
burned it amid frantic excitement
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
Students Favor War

students made demonstration in fav-
or of war The police tried to disperse
them and several on both sides We're
wounded.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-05-16
TWO REPORTS SAY THE
REBELLION is CRUSHED

PARIS. Sunday Man
ia message from Lis
bon via Madrid to the Ha-
vas agency says the insur-
rection in Portugal is un-
der control.