Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-03-19

kind. On the contrary, they claim that
the fleet has made practically no prog
ress and that a number Of vessels nave
been SO badly crippled as to be OF no
further use. Also they represent that
during the past few days he assault
has been practically at a standstiu be-
cause the ships do not dare to approach
close enough to do damage for e OF
being sunk. The stories are 30 con-
ficting as to be irreconcilable.
"A German merchant who recently
has returned from Egypt, says a dis-
patch from Berlin, Is authority Tor the
declaration that the whole of h Sudan
including Khartum, and also parts OF
Nubia are in possession OF the Der
wishes. The statement Of the raveier
is published in the Vossische Zeitung.
He describes also an engagement near
Fashoda last December in which Gen.
Hawley Of the British army, and a
number Of other officers, together with
almost 1000 men, lost their lives. The
merchant in question relates q story OF
the alleged uprising Of the Senussi
tribesmen in November. He declares
that they destroyed an Australian
camp near the Pyramids, November ~,
killing 200 Australians and capturing
guns and provision. Later In large
forces, not less thar $4,000, they over
flowed the entire province OF Fayun
and destroyed all railroads, includlne
the Cairo-Assuan line.
The pressure that has been brought
on Italy from the beginning Of the war
to take sides one way or the other mas
beer increasing lately to h breaking
point and some Of the dispatches indl-
cate that there must be some decision
within the next few days. 1t has been
very we'll understood all along that
Italy was a member Of the "Dreibund,"'
or triple alliance; but since she fa1led
to Join Germany and Austria at the be-
ginning, there has been much question
as to just what her real attitude Is.
There are those who argue that =. by
reason Of her geographical position;
and England's tremendous fleet, Italy
would be worth more to Germany and
Austria II she should remain neutral
than II she should join in the fighting
on their side. There Is reason In this
but 1t Is not certain. Austria holds q
lot Of territory including Trenttno,
Goery and Istua which formerly be-
longed to Italy and which Is still Ital-
ian in sympathy, n there Is no ques-
ton that the government want these
provinces back. It is understood that
the Allies are holding out the idea that
if Italy will join them, and they win
she may have the provinces. Austria
is willing to give up a little to Italy;
but very little. Germany is encourag-
ing the Italians to believe that she will
be able to influence Austria to be quite
liberal. The Italian people are divided
and there is lots Of feeling, bringing
about rioting that Is being held IN
check only with great difficulty. 1t Is
quite possible that Italy will com to
a decision within the next day or two;
but this Is not certain.
The German officers Of the Dresden
who have arrived at Valparaiso, Chile,
says a cable Of Tuesday, declare they
were attacked while at anchor In
Cumberland bay on the north side OF
the island Of Juan Fernandez. They
assert that other ships lying in port
were damaged by the British shells
and that shells exploding on shore
killed a woman and child. The Minis
ter Zeneteno, q Gillian cruiser, has
been sent to bring the crew OF the
Dresden from Juan Fernandez and to
her. AS a consequence the German
warship. According to the account
given, the Dresden sought refuge at
Juan Fernandez island because OF
damaged machinery n ack OF coal
She was anchored about a quarter OF
a mile off shore Sunday morning when
the British cruiser Kent, entered on
on the other side Of Cumberland bay.
The British warships opened fire at
about 900 yards. The Dresden was not
prepared for a fight in neutral waters,
but replied feebly. Within a few min
utes the Dresden hoisted a parliament
AIRY flag; then lowered boats and sent
a protest against being attacked In
neutral waters, to which he British
commander, according to the German
statement, replied that he had orders
to sink the vessel wherever h was
found and let the diplomats arrange
the matter later, and that he would do
so unless the Germans themselves sun
hr. AS a consequence the German
commander sent his men ashore n
blew up the Dresden. III casualties
numbered three and fifteen wounded.
- Official information reached Pek-
ing Wednesday, says a dispatch. hat
the Russian and British ambaSsa-
doris at Toxic, called upon Baron
Takaaki Kato, japanese foreign min
lister, on Saturday, and informed him
that If Japan persisted in pressing
upon China demands beyond those
contained in her original commune
cation to the powers. it would be
ulIIlCult LOT Japan > allies W HcSoSi-
ate automatically with her in the
future. 1t is understood that on the
same day, the United States acting
independently, although possibly af-
after consultation with another pow
er, informed the Japanese govern
ment that certain of h japanese
demands were not in c~onsonance with
treaty agreements between China and
the United States. American and
British opinion throughout China are
in concord in this matter, as voiced
privately. semi-officially and by the
press. The Japanese demands have
been discussed at meetings and pro-
tests have been sent to their respect
i've governments by both American
and British associations. The opin-
ion Is expressed by both Chinese and
foreign diplomats that Japan will
withdraw a substantial proportion of
her demands because of the attitude
of the powers who have called
China's attention to the fact that she
has no right to make a treaty with
Japan co~ntravaning existing treaties
with them. The Japanese minister
to China, Ekilhoki, sustained injuries
Yesterday by a fall from his horse
and his condition will prevent the
holding of conferences for a few
days.
- Cotton exports during February
were almost twice hose of February
last year. but the quantity sent abroad
during the seven months ending Feb
ruary 2S, was far less than the same
period a year ago. the deficiency. due
largely to the war. being 1.759,72
bales. The census bureaus monthly
report disclosed these figures last
Tuesday. Manufacturing establish
ments on February 2S, were holding
less cotton than at the same time last
year, but independent warehouses had
on hand 1,775,766 bales more than a
year ago. Cotton used during Febru-
airy slightly exceeded the same month
a year ago.. but during the last seven
months. cotton manufacturers have
used 217,0 900 bales less than during the
same period last year. Imports Of cot
ton during the seven months have been
almost doubl what they were a year
ago. Cotton used during February was
463.1 67 bales exclusive Of linters, COM
pared with 455.231 in February last
year. the census bureau announced.
During the seven months ending Feb
nary %, cotton used was 3,054,2 56
bales against 3,27l,S56 in the same
period the previous year. Cotton on