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The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

Of this country are suffering because
their products are denied long-establisned
markets in European countries, which,
though neutral, are contiguous to the
nations at war. Producers and exporters,
steamship and insurance companies are
pressing, and not without reason, for re-
lief from the menace to transatlantic
trade which is gradually but surely de-
strOying their business and threatening
them with financial disaster.
Sympathy on Wan.
The government of the United States,
still relying upon the deep sense Of JUS
tice of the British nation, which has been
so often manifested in the intercourse be-
tween the two countries during so many
years Of uninterrupted friendship, ex-
press confidently the hope that his mai
esty's government will realize the Obsta-
cles and difficulties which their present
policy has paced in the way Of commerce
between the United States and the neu-
trail countries Of Europe, and will instruct
its officials to refrain from all unneces-
sary Interference with the freedom of
trade between nations which are suf-
ferers. though not participants, in the
present conflict: and will in their treat
ment of neutral ships and cargOes con-
form more closely to those rules govern
ing the maritime relations between bel
lgerenlS anu nGuNTdlSp WHICH nave re-
ceived the sanction of the civilized world,
and which Great Britain has, in other
wars. so strongly and successfully advo-
Gated.
In conclusion it should be impressed
upon his majesty's government that the
present condition of American trade with
the neutral European countries is such
that if it does not improve, il may arouse
a feeling contrary to that which has so
long existed between the American and
British peoples. Already il is becoming
more and more the subject of public
criticism and complaint. There is an in
creasing belief, doubtless not entirely un-
Justified, that the present British policy
toward American trade is responsible for
the depressio min certain industries which
depend upon European markets. The at
tention Of the British government is
called to this possible result of their
present policy to show how widespread
the effect is upon the industrial life of
the United States and to emphasize the
Importance of removing the cause Of
complaint.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

character have been seized by the British
authorities because of a belief that,
though not originally so intended by the
shippers, they will ultimately reach the
territory of the enemies of Great Britain.
Yet this belief is frequently reduced to
a mere fear in view of the embaTgoes
which have been decreed by the neutral
countries, to which they are destined, on
the articles composing the cargoes.
That a consignment ito order" of ar
ticles listed as conditional contraband
and shipped to a neutral port raises &
legal presumption of enemy destination
appears to be directly contrary to the
doctrines previously held by Great Britain
and thus stated by Lord Salisbury during
the South African war:
"Foodstuffs, though having a hostile
destination, can be considered as contra
band of war only If they are for the
enemy forces, it is not sufficient that
they are capable of being so used, it must
be shown that this was in fact their
destination at the time of their seizure"
With this statement as to conditional
cOntraband the views of this government
are in entire accord. and upon this his
toric doctrine. consistently maintained by
Great Britain when a belligerent as well
as a neutral. American shippers were en-
titled to rely.
The government of the United States
readily admits the full right of a bellig-
erent to visit and search on the high
seas the vessels of American citizens or
other neutral vessels carrying American
goods and to detain them when there Is
sufficient evidence to justify a belief that
cOntraband articles are in their cargOes;
but his majesty's government, judging by
their own experience in the past, must
realize that this government cannot with
out protest permit American ships or
American cargOes to be taken into British
ports and there detained for the purpose
Of searching generally for evidence of
contraband. or upon presumptions created
by special municipal enactments which
are clearly at variance with International
law and practice.
Blamed for Suffering.
This government believes. and earnestly
hopes his majesty's government will come
to the same belief. that a course Of con-
duct more in conformity with the rules Of
international usage, which Great Britain
has strongly sanctioned for many years,
will in the end better serve the interests
OF bclligerents as well as those OF neu-
trails.
Not only Is the situation critical one
to the commercial interests of the United
States, but many of the great industries
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
Sees DANGER OF j. S.
GETTING into THE WAR
Representative Towner Opposes Ex-
portation of War Munitions, Be-
lieving They Are Needed.

Appearing yesterday before the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs, Repre-
sentative TOwner. of Iowa, Republican,
urged the enactment of legislation pro-
hlbiting the expectation of munitions Of
war on the ground that this country
might shortly need all such munitions for
its own use. Mr.. Towner suggested that
with war going on in Europe. and deli
cate situations constantly arising in the
foreign relations OF the United States,
this country would be fortunate if it
managed to keep out of trouble.
Mr.. TOwner spoke on the Rartholdt-
Nollmer resolutions, but he did not ap-
pear as an advocate of peace. as did
Representatives NOllmer and Bartholdt
on Wednesday.
THE question of neutrality is not the
only question involved here" said Mr..
Tovner. The question of self-defense
is the paramount one. II can no longer
be held that there is no possibility Of
this country going to war or being in
volved in European entanglements. 1t
can no longer be said-since the procla-
nation or ultimatum. or whatever il be
called, to Great Britain-that we are not
on delicate ground. No man can say
when, after this Congress adjourns on
March 4, not to convene again until De
cember. the President may find it neces-
sary to prevent expectation of arms in
order that war supplies from this country
may not fall into the hands OF an enemy
or potential enemy
Mr.. Towner offered 4 resolution en-
powerinE the President TO forbid the ex-
port of arms TO countries at war, or to
countries where civil war Is rife
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
police ENJOY
splendid YEAR
Fewer Tragedies and Un-
cleared Mysteries Than
Happened in 1913.
ONLY A FEW HOMICIDES
No Way to Tell Why This Is Unless
World May Be Growing Better.
as Some Say.

What is considered one of the best
years in the history of the Metropoli-
tan Police Department came to a close
last midnight.
The number of crimes decreased over
1913. There were fewer tragedies and
fewer uncleared- mysteries.
The police of course had nothing to
do with wheels of human fortune, and
were pOwerless to stop the commission
of crimes. Why there were not as
many felonies in 1914 as in 1913 is just
one of the freaks impossible of eXpla-
nation. The world may be getting bet
ter. is one theory advanced.
There were less than twenty homi-
cides during the year. and of these two
remain unCleaTed. On June l. Robert
Taylor. cOlored, was killed and the
murderer has not been captured Sep
tember Z, John Wesley was killed and
William Stark, coIored, alias "Cincin-
natl Red" suspected of the deed, has
not been captured.
The murder OF Charles Stocket, the
Eighteenth street hardware merchant,
which occurred in November, 1913, re-
mains uncleared. The police have failed
to locate Detlef Schultz, who on August
%. 1913, shot Francis A. Reilly, clerk
in the office of Senator Bristow.
But few robberies and embezzlement
cases remain unsOlved. Miss Alice Ma
lone has not been arrested for taking
$500 OF the funds of the n. L. Carpen-
ter & Co., New York brokers. In De-
cember, 1919 she. along with Sydney Har-
rison; then manager of the local offices
Of the brokerage concern, disappeared.
The embezzlement was not reported for
almost two weeks. and the couple had a
big start on the police. Harrison was ar
rested three months ago after a nation
wide hunt. He was located near Cherry
dale. Va. He is alleged to have taken
S24, 900 of the funds OF the brokerage con-
cern.
Perhaps the hardest job the police were
called upon during the year was that of
getting the hold-up men who operated
successfully in several cases around the
city but a few days ago.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
NAVAL ORDERS.
MOVEMENTS oF VESSELS.

Brutus arrived at Port au I'rince. December -;
Bruins ailed from Port Prince. December =;
San Diego arrived at San Diego. December p; Ga-
cieT sailed from San Bias. Dccember -; Annapolis
sailed from Mazatdn. December =; jenkins arrived
at Norfolk. December %: Balch arrived TomP-
kinsTic. December O; Parker and McDCugal ar
rived at TOnpkinsyiIle December %; Denver arrived
at San Francisco DECEMBER %: Tanning sailed from
New York City. DeCembar %: Preston and Henley
arrived at New York yard December %; Oregon
arrived at BrsnertOn. December 20: IrOquois ar
rived at Mari Island. December %; Birmingham
sailed from Boston December ..
Notcs.-The Onion was Ilaccd in service at the
Norfolk ward Decembcr =. 1914. Upon the arrival
Of the Delaware at Vera Cruz. the Rhode Islanu
will proceed 10 New Orleans La. 10 arrive hy the
sth rru1imo The Iruauois now at the Mare Island
yard has been ordered 70 proceed 70 BrrmertOn %
COuTUy the KS and IA from Puget SOurd 10 san
Diego, Cal
ORDERS To OFFICERS.
Commander u. W. wur1sbaugh. commissioned
frum July TO- 1911.
Commander IL. Earle. cpmmisioned from July 10.
1914
Oupmander W. 5. Turpin. commissioned from lie
cember %. 1914
Lieut. Commander J. o. RishartsOn commissioned
from July J. 1914
Lieut. Commander II. G.. 5. Wallace, commis
stoned from JUly !. 1914.
Lieut.. J. : Evans, 10 Nestal
Lieut.. X. Jacobs commissioned from July J. 1914.
Lieut.. {. g. Dayy. commissioned from July !. 1914
AerOnsutic station. Pensacola. Fla.
Lieut.. Junior gIadeI T. y. L. Bcllinger. 10 Naval
ATonautic Station, Pensacola. Fla.
Ensign J. d. Pennington, commissioned from JuIy
!, 1914
Ensign T. L. shannon, commissioned from July l.
lsn
Ensign W. d. Snyder commissioned from July %
Isii
Ensign Z. c. Metz TO command D-1.
Ensign W. Capehart, to Naval AerOnautic Sta
ton, Pensacola, Fla.
Ensign II. J. Reuse. commissioned from July ~
lgA
Ensign : Mills. detached New jersey: 10 Severn.
Assistant paymssteT Il. L. HittTeIe. commissioned
from November g, 1915.
Assistant Psymaster Il. W. Swearingen, commits
stoned frUu November Is 1914.
Assistsn. PaynaSter I. @. Craig, commissioned
from November I3, 1914
Assistant Paymaster !. T. Jackson. commissioned
from November Is. 1914
Assistant PaymastcT 7. c. Beck, commissioned
from November l3. 1914.
MARINE CORPS.
Mai O 3. Hatch, to division marine Officer.
Second division.
Capt. ]. ]. Meade. to Office Judge Advocate Gen
eTaL
CAPT y. P. Vulte to Kansas.
Capt. F. L. BradBan. TO Fourth Regiment, San
Diego.
Capt. W. H. Pritchett. to marine barracks. Mare
Island.
FIrst Lieut.. H. ". WcitDel to United States.
First Lieut.. n. A. Eastman, detached marine
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
LAD HERO IN FIRE AT HOME.
Puts Out Blaze He Discovers While
Family Is Absent.

Members OF his family away, and he
left in charge of the house. Thomas
SmallwOOd, thirteen years old, 1916 n
street northwest, distinguished himself
as a hero last night when he dragged
a burning Christmas tree from his
home and with his bare hands put out
the flames which had spread to the
carpets and curtains.
Shortly before 10 o'clock the boy
prepared to retire. His attention was
attracted 10y fumes Of smoke. When he
showed open the dining room door a
cloud of dense smoke and flames
greeted him.
Falling on his knees the boy fought
his way in the room. and pulling the
burning tree from its iron socket
dragged il from the house into the
yard. Then he rushed back and beat
ont the flames which had spread to the
curtains and rugs. His parents re-
turned home shortly afterward, and
their hero modes y related what had
taken place. He Hfused hospital treat
ment, although his hands and arms
were badly burned
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
ASK PROTECTION FROM
GERMAN RATE CUTTING
Dye Manufacturers Request LegisIa-
ton Ofsetting Expected Influx of
Teuton Goods After War.

Chemical men who would like to enter
upon the manufacture of dyes, used so
extensively in wooden and cotton mani
facturcs, have appealed to the admins
tratiOn IN Washington TO supplement the
new trust laws with legislation that will
protect them from an influx Of German
dyestuffs at ruiEOus prices following the
close OF the European war.
One of the first effects OF the war in
Europe WAS a complaint Of scarcity of
the necessary dyesluffs. imported almoS
exclusively from Germany. The question
then was asked why such dyes could not
be made in the United states. The an
swer has heen given by chemical men
from New York. Boston. and elsewhere
who declare they are prepared to invest
heavily in plants for the manufacture of
these dyes in New York and Boston Il
they can hc assured ur protection against
ruiuocs price-Cutting INDUCED in by Ger
man producers OF dyes, operating
through the Cartel system. representing
FOooh E90 in capital invested in the dy.
ndUsts y in Germany
III" Y NJ. G. \. will keep open house,
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
British Extended Privileges.

President Wilson yesterday signed a
proclamation admitting to the privileges
enjoyed by Americans in copyrighting
parts of instruments for the reproduc-
ton of music all citizens of Great Brit
ain, except those living in Canada, New
Zealand, Newfoundland, Australia. and
South Africa. The proclamation was is
sued in accordance with the act of March
T. 1909, under which foreigners are
placed on an equality with Americans in
copyright matters when their govern
ments have complied with regulations
laid down in the law.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
BALL PLAYER ARRESTED.
AInsmith Out on Bail After Crash
s. A. Walker Iniured.

Suffering from conclusion Of the brain
and shock, Stuart A. Walker. twenty
four years old, 40 B street northeast, is
at Emergency Hospital in serious con-
dition after coliiding while riding a bicy-
Gle with an automobile driven by Eddie
W. Ainsmith, catcher on the Washing
ton baseball team. The accident hap
pened yesterday at Seventh and NJ streets
northwest. Walker Is a special delivery
messenger in the employ OF the city post
Office. He was taken to the hospital in
Ainsmith's car. Detective Patrick
o'Brien witnessed the accident. He ac-
companied Ainsmith to the hospital with
the injured youth, and later placed the
ball player under arrest.
President Ben $. Minor. of the Wash
ington ball club. hurried TO the Police
Court and arranged bond In the sum Of
s, 000 for the catcher
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
TLITERACY TEST"
upheld in VOTE
Senate Retains Provision in
immigration Bill Against
Wishes of Wilson.
BLACKBALL THE NEGRO
Question of Polygamy Raised, Senator
Smoot Defending Mormon Church
in Vehement Address.
BLACKBALL THE NEGRO

The Senate yesterday voted forty-seven
to twelve 10 retain the ''literacy test"
in the immigration bill. It was the real
issue involved in the struggle that has
been going on in the Senate over the
immigration bill, and now thai It has
been disposed of, the bill probably will
be passed Saturday. when the Sena te
reconvenes after the New Years recess.
The much discussed 'literacy test
which the President opposed, and which
may cause him to veto the bill, excludes
from the United States, among other
classes OF immigrants, all aliens over
sixteen years of age, physically capable
OF reading, who cannot read the English
language or some other language or dia-
lect, including HebreW or Yiddish."
MARITIME AEainst Test.
Senator MARITIME moved to strike the
literacy test from the bill The twelve
Senators who voted to eliminate it were:
Brandegee, of Connecticut; Clarke, of
Arkansas; LaFollette, OF Wisconsin:
Lewis, OF Illinois; LIppett, Of RhodY
Island; McCumber of North Dakota; Nc
Lean, OF Connecticut; MARITIME, of New
Jersey; O'Gorman, of New York; Rams
deli. OF Louisiana; Reed, of Missouri. and
Walsh, of Montana
Senator Thomas had an amendment in
tended to modify the rigorous features
VI lIIt DllL Dy eAeInpIlng from the llteracy
test immigrants fleeing to the United
States as the result of religious. political,
or racial persecution. This vas defeated,
"a to 26
Probably the most remarkable amend
ment attached to the bill yesterday was
one excluding absolutely from the United
States members of the African or negro
black race" This amendment offered
by Senator Reed, was adopted by a vote
of g to p.
POlygamy Issue Raised.
A vote to amend the immigration act
TO exclude persons who believe in
polygamy as well as those who ''prac-
tCe' or advocate" it, was carried after
a lively debate by a vote of "a to g. Sem
ators Sutherland and Smoot. of Utah,
and Senator Hughes, of New Jersey, fur
nished the three votes in opposition.
Senator SmOot. Of Utah. defended the
Mormon church. declaring that there had
been no polygamous marriages since the
manifesto of 1880. He read a tE iet of the
Mormon church which enjoined upon the
members obedience to the law of th1 land
and declared that whether the individual
Mormon might regard polygamy a. right
or wrong, the fact remained that he
could not practice polygamy or defend
1t in the face of a law of the land de-
claring 1t to be a crime. Senator Smoot
left the inference in the minds of Sena-
tors that Mormons retain the right to
believe in polyEamy, but that they
were not practicing it. Senator Borah
sharply resented this attitude
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
TO NAME OFFICIALS SOON.
VIII Announce Trade Com
mIssiOners Probably Next Week.

Wilson VIII Announce Trade Com
missiOners Probably Next Week.
The President may reach a conclu-
sion as to the members of the Federal
Trade Commission next week.
The only definite thing thus far is
that Joseph Z. Davies, commissioner OF
corporations, will be a member of the
commission and probably chairman,
and that Edwin Hurley. of Chicago, will
be a member. Mr.. Hurley is president
of the Illinois Manufacturers AssocIa-
tion, and formerly a wealthy and sue
cessful manufacturer. but now retired
from business. He is a Democrat, be-
gan his career as a trainman on the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail-
way. and is still a member of a
brotherhood.
John H. Fahey. of Boston, former
publisher of the Traveller. and at pres
ent president of the Chamber of Com
merce of the United States, declined TO
permit his name to be used.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
AERO TRIES TO CARRY
FOOD TO PRZEMYSL
Russians Report Defenders of Aus
trian Fortress to Be in Dire
Need of Food.

London, Dec. 3l.-A report from Rus
sian sources indicates that the defenders
of the Galician fortress of Przemysl which
has been under siege by the Russians
for several weeks. have been reduced to
desperate straits.
1t is said that an Austrian aeroplane
brought down while attempting to enter
Przemysl was found to be loaded with
food. German reports some time ago.
however. said that PrzemysI was stocked
with provisions sufficient for one year
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

barracks Key West; to marine barracks Norfolk.
FTst Lieut.. +. 4. Gardner TO San Diego.
First Lieut.. Ii T. Yulte. to Fourth Regiment
San Diego.
Second Lieut.. Z. g. Long. to Fourth Regiment
san Diego.
Second Lieut.. Oliver Floyd. to Denver.
Second Lieut.. Z. c. Williams, TO Fourth ReE-
nCnt. san Diego.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
Sends Relief to Beirut.

For the relief of sick and wounded
soldiers and distrssd nOncombatants in
Beirut region. the American Red Cross
yesterday cabled through the State De-
partment $4,000 to Consul General Hollis.
OF this sum 5000 was contributed by
Cleveland II. Dodge, of New York.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

E. s. Richardson aged eighty, of Eliza
beth, n. J., wishes to dig in a local park
for a pot Of gold he believes to he buried
there.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01
PREDICTS PEACE BY AUTUMN.
British Ambassador at Pctrograd
speaks at New Years Dinner.

PetroErad. nc.. .I.-Thc annual dinner
of the m"mb, RS OF the EugEsl Club this
,'ennS was attended as usual. by th@
American residents and the stan Of the
Nrnerlran Embassy. Sir George Buch-
aman. the british -Amha ssador. who pre-
sided said.
Russia. England and France an are
resolved to tight O." 70 finish, until the
spirit Of Germany miIitarism has Deca
exercised forever
4 look forward with confidence 70 the
future. ] take comfort in the thought
that ere next summer has chang u to
autumn the arms of the allies Will Lave
been ,rOwn.d with victory and the
foundations laid of lasting peace
The Washington herald., 1915-01-01

Certain agriculturIlists in the Bulan-
shahr district of Northern India have be
gun experiments with oil engines for
pumping. \ school is being started in
the town OF Pail to teach men to run
simple engines OF this kind.
Evening star., 1915-05-23

tory of the Jail attached to the onon'
daga county courthouse and not in the
juryroom. Juror Burns agreed TO vote
with his companions soon after the
twelve arose this morning. following
their second night in custody
Mr.. Barnes was not in court Neither
was his chief counsel. William NJ WINS
when the verdict was returned toi
Roosevelt was there. however. WIN
his staff of counsel. some time nefore
Justice Andrews ascended the bench
and opened court.
Immediately thereafter, Henry Wolff.
one of Mr.. Barnes attorneys. entered
an objection to the verdict being re-
ceived as the jury had once been poiieo
in open court. The objection as Wen as
similar one entered after the Seroie'
had been reported was overruied-
When the jury had been called II
from its room and the members had
seated themselves. the foreman. war
ren W. Somers. announced almost IN
whisper that the verdict was for the
defendant In response to a reques'
from Mr.. Wolff the jury was then
polled.
Evening star., 1915-05-23
PLANS FOR DIXIE
HIGHWAY FORMED
Chicago Selected as North
ern and Miami, Fla, as
Southern Terminus.
WEST AND EAST ROUTES
ON VARIOUS RIVAL LINKS
Michigan Invited Into Association.
Construction to Be Completed
Within a Year.

CHATTANOOGA. May 22.-The Dixie
highway. from the great lakes to the
Gulf of Mexico, was given definite form
here today. when the commissioners.
two each appointed by the governors
of seven states, adopted the route of
the highway after three day session.
Chicago was selected as the northern
terminus and Miami as the southern.
The commission designated a west
and an east route on various rival links
of the thoroughfare between Indianap-
oils and Miami. but a plan was adopted
late today looking toward connecting
up the north portion of the two lines
with a road along the eastern and
western shores of Lake Michigan and
connecting the south portion with n
road from Miami. along the west coast
of Florida, thus making continuing
loop of the highway This scheme was
suggested by Commissioner Carl 6.
Fisher of indianapolis. who proposed
extending the road from Chicago TO
South Bend Ind, thence north to
Mackinaw, thence south via Bay City
to Detroit
Evening star., 1915-05-23
MRS. MARY QUAD DEAD.
Long Illness of Lifelong Anacostia
Resident Ended,

Mrs. Mary Quaid, resident of Ana
costa for many years. died at her
home, 1880 V street southeast, Thurs
day. after long illness. Funeral serv-
ices were held yesterday morning al
st. Teresa's Church. 18th and streets
Rev. Charles NJ. Bart officiating.
The pallbearers were John F. Reagan
James l.. Green. William ID. Barry
James Toner. Walter Gray and d. Lee
Quaid. Interment was in Mount Olive1
cemetery.
Mrs. Quad was a native of Askeaton
Ireland. and after coming to America
at the age of twelve years. maSe hel
home in the District, becoming identi
fed with the southeast section.
Four children survive her. the Misse:
Mary c. and Ella G. Quaid and Patricl
S. Quaid and William l.. Quaid.