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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06
BRITISH CHARGE
THROUGH POISON
CLOUDS AT FOE
Desperate Fighting in
Fumes Near YpreS De-
scribed by Witness.
FRENCH WIN BACK
LAST HALF MILE
England Admits Allies Plan Is
to Succeed by Exhausting
Enemy's Supply of Men.

London, May 5.-The British official
Eyewitness" In long account OF
the engagement Of tho last few days
in the Ypres region, records that the
Germans have continued the use OF
asphyxiating gases, but with less sue
cess than on the first occasion.
Despite the use Of gas by the Ger
mans, the narrative says, the French
have made continual advances east OF
the Ypres Canal, south Of Pilkem, the
result of which was TO remove the
wedge occupied by the Germans in the
French line between the canal and the
Ypres-Langemarck road, gain OF more
than half a mile. During these sd-
vances a large number Of German pris-
oners were taken.
While the French continued their
advance in this section, ii is asserted,
the Germans attacked the British south
of Neuve Chapelle and at Hill 80, in
both cases using gases. In the latter
attacks, however, owing to a change IN
the wind, the fumes were blown back
toward the Germans, who are believed
to have suffered, as no attempt to ad-
vance was made by them. Similar tao
ties are said to have been adopted by
the Germans in their attack north of
Ypres last Sunday.
about 3 o'clock in the evening"" the
eyewitness" says, "a dense cloud OF
suffocating vapors were launched from
their trenches along the whole front
held by the French right and by our
IA h. oh
TO a considerable distance east OF St.
Julien. The fumes did not carry much
beyond our front trenches, but these
were TO a great extent rendered un-
tenable and retirement from them
was ordered.
"No sooner had this started than the
enemy opened a violent bombardment
with asphyxisting shells and shrapnel
on our trenches and on our infantry as
they were withdrawing. Meanwhile
our guns had not been idle. From a
distance, perhaps owing TO some pc
culiarity of the light. the gas on this
occasion looked like a great reddish
cloud, and the moment II was seen our
batteries poured a concentrated fire on
the German trenches.
"The upper part Of the poison belt
WOuIu lnlO VI
vapor as it was shaken by the wind,
and the lower and denser part would
sink into all inequalities of the ground
and roll slowly down the trenches.
Shells would rend II for a moment, but
it only settled down again as thickly
as before.
Nevertheless, the German infantry
faced it, and they faced a hail OF shrap-
mel as well. In some cases, where the
gas had not reached our lines, our
troops held Arm and shot through the
cloud at the advancing Germans. In
other cases the men holding the front
line managed TO move to the flank,
where they were more or less beyond
the affected area. Here they waited
until the enemy came on and then bay
onetted them when they reached our
trenches.
"On the extreme left our supports
waited until the wall of vapor reached
our trenches, when they charged
through it and met the advancing Ger
mans with the bayonet as they
swarmed over the parapets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06
CULFLICHT INQUIRY
TOPROCEED SLOWLY
Officials Doubt Mine The
ory-Vessel Too Far
from War Areas.
frrnn The Tribune Bureau.l

Washington, May 5.-Naval officers
in Washington believe that an exam
nation of the hull injuries OF the
American oil steamer Gulflight will dis
close convincingly whether she was
struck by q torpedo or a mine IN
point Of fact, there is little doubt IN
the minds of either the diplomatic or
the naval officials as to the character
Of the attack, and very definite beliet
prevails that q submarine torpedo from
a German undersea boat is responsible
At the same time, the necessity for
proceeding cautiously is obvious, ana
no official of the government wants 10
lay himself open to the charge OF nav
ing prejudged the case.
Chief Officer Ralph Smith, OF the
GulAight, and Consular Agent RantleId,
on the ground at Scilly, have both
cabled that the Gulfighr was torpedoed.
Both also adhere to the statement that
the vessel twas flying large Amerl-
can ensign when she was hit"
But this is hardly evidence as the
term is accepted in diplomacy. Inc
State Department wants first hand IN
formation from its own ofhclaIs, hehce
Ambassador Walter Hines Page, at
London, has sent naval officials OF the
Embassy TO conduct an investigation. 81
the hull Immediately and to examine
officers and members of the crew.
The theory that perhaps the Gull-
light hit upon a British or German
contact mine is doubted. 1t is pointed
out that there is nothing IN the pre-
vious activities of either British or
German naval establishments TO indl-
cate mines in the neighborhood OF the
Sicily Islands. The islands are $40
miles west Of the extreme limit OF the
British mine area, and more than -FOUR
hundred miles from the areas IN
which, during the entire war, German
mines have been encountered.
Nevertheless, the presence OF the
British patrol vessels in the neighbor'
hood has caused considerable guessing
one theory being that they were there
to pilot friendly vessels through q
mine field that had not been publicly
announced.
The facts probably will not be avail
able for several days and until then nc
decision will be reached by the govern
ment as TO the nature OF the represen'
tations il will make. 1t is thought II
German quarters here that II the Ger
man government learns that one Of II:
submarines by mistake did attack the
Gulfight, regret will be promptly ex
pressed for the occurrence.
Officials here are inclined to the be-
lief that, whatever facts are discl osed
the investigation will lead not only to
an amicable adjustment of the GulAight
incident, but to the exercise of greater
precautions in the future by German
submarine commanders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06
Turks Meet whitening
Fire from Batteries
IRr C,hle 70 Tbs Tribuns.l

London, May 5.-"The Daily Chroni-
Gle" has received the following dis
patch from its correspondent, dated
tOR Gallipoli Peninsula, Wednesday
night, May g.:
"My last dispatch dealt mainly with
the naval operations against the Oar
danelles, as / watched them till a late
hour on Monday. Since then, from an
other point somewhat further north, |
have been able to gain an impression
Of the imposing and perhaps unique
spectacle of combined naval and mill
tary operations during the hours Of
darkness between Monday and Tuesday.
Ii was a night battle on land, with a
portion Of the fleet assisting. Across a
valley running inland from the bay the
opposing guns were at work. The
ships, too, we're busy, and the search
lights wandering glare could easily be
seen, picking out targets for the great
guns TO batter to pieces.
During Monday night the enemy's
left advanced westward along the
southern ridge in an endeavor TO drive
US back and cut our forces of. The
warships met the advance of the foe
with shrapnel. while the land forces
on the opposite ridge rained down a
Turks Reply Feeble.
Tuesday morning saw an artillery
duel in modern style going on. Puffs
Of smoke, evidently from our guns, in
dicated that we had held and extended
our position along the northern ridge
Here and there at intervals the Turks
would reply feebly from further in
land and from the southern ridge, but
tho latter position now became ex-
tremely dangerous because it was COM
manded both by the ships out at sea
at the valley end and by the land forces
on the heights opposite.
. This artillery duel continued inter
mittently for the greater part Of the
day, the Queen Elizabeth-or perhaps
sister ship-joining in and at the
same time engaging in indirect fire
tho enemy positions on the southern
ridge. Late in the afternoon the Turks
made another attack, but no advance
could be noted on their part. During
this time the ships at the entrance TO
the Dardanelles were very active bonn
harding the narrows, and, judging by
the smoke | could see rising beyond
the peninsula, q good deal of work was
going on inside the straits.
"Wednesday the point Of interest was
the southern portion of the peninsula
Forces had evidently been landed IN
Morto Bay, between the headlands OF
seddul Bahr and Eskihissarlik, and
also north Of Cape Teke. This fore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06
Predicts Chinese
Appeal to Powers

Washington, May 5.--Although high
officials here decline 20 admit that this
government had received any notice OF
an ultimatum by Japan 70 China, II Is
believed that the secrecy with which
the administration has shrouded the
whole question indicates that the sit
ustion is acute.
Secretary Bryan said to-day that the
United States had not been advised Of
the issuance Of any Japanese ultima
tum 70 China.
As the State Department here 10
well informed on the progress of the
important negotiations in Peking, this
led observers here 20 the conclusion
that in all likelihood the latest Japan
csc note, while drastic and severe in
tone, does not necessarily mark the
conclusion Of the negotiations.
In japanese circles IL 10 believed
that this note will in the end be sufi-
Gent TO secure China's compliance
With the principal demands OF Japan.
And yet IL Is By no means certain that
there is not still left some ground for
compromise which would involve Japan
csc concessions in matters OF detail,
providing China recognizes the under
lying principles Of the japanese de-
mands.
In these same quarters, however. II
q pointed out that II would be too
much 70 expect the Chinese 20 make
a complete surrender, without an at
tempt BY President Yuan Shin ksi and
his party leaders 70 elicit an express
sion Of opinion from the great powers
Interested in China and 70 secure
moral support from them.
II was suggested that this Idea
might find expression in an identie note
from President Yuan to Great Britain,
the United States. France, and even
Germany. asserting that the japanese
are seeking to destroy the integrity Of
China and 20 invade the treaty rights
Of these nations.
II the replies received are unrespon-
sive 20 this appeal, or ere confined sim
My 20 polite expressions Of sympathy,
without promise Of material aid IN re-
sisting the japanese programme, II is
euegested that President Yuan may
thga communicate the result Of his eff
forts % the various viceroys OF the
great Chinese provinces and declare
t1at he fnds u necessary TO submit
without the display Of force.
That the situation is delicate and
means much for the future Of Chris
tjans in China was indicated to-day by
the receipt here OF petition from
Christian Chinese in this country 20
Christians in America, urging that they
come TO China's aid, because the future
Of Americas religious and commercial
interests in China is in peril.
The petition reads in part:
"A dark hour has come upon China.
our very independence as nation is
threatened The future Of Americas
eligious and commercial interests IN
our nation is imperilled.
so in our extremity we turn TO you,
allow Christians in our sister repub.
lie. We ask you 70 think and pray and
peak and write about China's dire
peril. Discuss the facts IN your mis-
,ionary meetings, in your Bible classes
and even in the pulpit. Make them a
.ubject Of conversation in your homes.
Inquire about them Of any Chinese
whom you may know, or Of the China
missionaries, or Of the public men
whom you may be able 70 reach"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06
LONE SUBMARINE
SINKS 7 TRAWLERS
Undersea Craft Painted with Iron
Gross Spares Crews OF
English Fishing Fleet.

London, May 6.-Nine trawlers is the
bag credited to German submarines on
Monday OF this week in q message re-
ceived here from Hull. In addition 20
the lolanthe. the Hero and the North
ward Ho. the victims belonging in Hull
include the Hector. the Progress, the
Coquette and the Bob White, while the
Rugby and the Uxbridge. owned in
Grimsby, met a similar fate.
So far as Is known no lives were
lost in these encounters. According
to the crews Of the fishing vessels, the
submarine which wrought most Of this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06
FRENCH SEEK TO FIX
BOND LIMIT HIGHER
Finance Minister to Introduce
Bill Allowing Subscription
of SI2OO,OOO,O00.

Paris. May 6.-The Minister OF
Finance. Alexandra Ribot, will intro
duce in the Chamber Of Deputies to.
morrow bill raising the limit OF
treasury bonds and national defence
bonds for French subscribers TO
5000. 100000 francs (Sl,ZOO'OVo'ooo!'
This does not include amounts al
vanced 20 allied powers and bonas SUD
scribed for in Great Britain.
On April 30 there were in eireula-
ton treasury and national defence
bonds amounting TO 4,337, 100000
francs (sl,064 .250,000). This was ex-
elusive Of ordinary treasury bonds and
bond. issued In England and the United
states 70 cover purchases OF supplies:
Bonds subscribed for In the first half
81 MAY will be issued at 1925.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06

damage il of the newest type. one
has an iron cross painted on her CON
ming tower. She ran through the fish
ing feet on Monday and sank seven
trswlers in quick succession. The crews trSs
were given time TO escape, but IN some
cases the small boats drifted for hours 5
before they were picked up. Each man
coming ashore is exhibiting q huge
lump of black bread, given him by tne
crew Of the submarine which sent MS
boat down. .Lo.
A Copenhagen dispatch states tn nat
German submarine blew up three
trawlers fishing in the North Sea- e after after
allowing the crews to take 70 .hg,t
boats. After rowing about for eighs
hours the fishermen summoned ara ~
burning articles Of clothing attacneu
10 oars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06
SAYS BRITAIN WILL
AVENGE ALL CRIMES
Asquith Adds Record Is
Kept So Punishment May
Be Given.

"a London, May 5.-"When tho proper
Mme comes due reparation Will be ex-
'acted Of those who can be shown 70
have violated the rules and usnges OF
civilized warfare" said Premier rs
quith in the House Of Commons TINS
awning during the course of debate
an the treatment Of British prisoners
by Germany. He added that careful
record of events was being kept. IN or
der that proper punishment might be
meted out. -.
Referring 70 the question OF the
neutral internment Of prisoners, the
Premier said Switzerland was the only
country where it could be done. ne
srst oYestion was brought up by Lord
Robert Cecil, who said he had received
letters from British officers in Ger,
many, who declared they were locked
an separately in small cells and were
not allowed TO smoke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06
U.S.CONSUL REPORTED
A SUICIDE AT SEA
Frederick van Dyne, on Way
to Post at Lyons, Leaps
from SAINT Anna.

Naples, May 5.-Frederick van Dyne,
United States Consul at Lyons, one Of
the passengers aboard the steamship
SAINT Anna, which has arrived here
from New York, is reported to have
committed suicide during the voyage
by leaping overheard. He was on his
way to his post in France.
Washington, May 5.-Frederick van
Dyne, a resident Of this city and Amer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06
U. S. RAILS FOR RUSSIA
Lackawanna Steel Company to
Fill Order for 10000 Tons.

The Lackawanna Steel Company. it
was learned yesterday. has virtually
completed arrangements with the Rus
sian government to supply 10000 tons
of steel rails for prompt delivery. In
steel circles il is admitted there is
a big inquiry in this country by agents
OF Russia for q large amount Of rail
road equipment. Contracts now being
drafted. il is stated. call for the deliv-
cry Of 100000 tons Of rails. In addition
70 freight cara. etc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06

"they did not wish 70 live TO see China
subjected"
After the news had been received
yesterday of Japans proposed ulti-
rRtum a Cabinet council was held at
tho Winter Palace The ministers
were divided in opinion. President
Yuan Shih-kai asked questions, but did
not express his own views. The de
cision will rest with Yuan Shih-kai.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06

noon they seemed to be occupying q
line astride two roads leading TO the
little town of Krithia and the district
to about a mile and half from the ex-
treme point of the peninsula. About
midday our guns could be seen edvanc-
ing, the Turks replying from their posi-
ton, rather more than a mile from the
town, which the guns OF the feet had
set on fire early in the day. Further
up the peninsula, but more 10 the east,
is Achi Baba or Tree Peak, 730 feet
high. This height dominates the re-
gion and, obviously. is the chief OBJ
stacle to our advance,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06
Gen. Won Seidenitz Killed.

Amsterdam, May 5.-A dispatch re-
ceived here from Berlin says that Cen
eral Hugo Won Seidenits has been
killed on the field of battle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06
Queen Elizabeth Gets Range.

A thick cloud Of dust marked the
Turkish retreat along the coast road,
and when they reached the position
mentioned above the artillery duel
could be easily followed. Most of the
movements of the batteries on both
sides were quite visible, and the fasci-
nation Of the spectacle was increased
by the heavy shrapnel fire Of the
Queen Elizabeth, whose shells burst
we'll over the enemy's lines and in
front Of the advancing guns. By J
o'clock IL could be seen that our force
had established itself right across the
peninsula on a line roughly a mile
south Of Krithia. Matters remained
comparatively quiet till about 3 o'clock,
when the flashing and the smoke OF
guns indicated a further slight ad-
vance on Krithia, which then was still
burning furiously.
"a little more than an hour later
there seemed TO be indications Of a
Turkish retreat behind the burning
town. There was no evidence, how.
ever, that the Turkish position had
been wholly abandoned. The ships
were now actively bombarding II, and
toward o'clock the enemy line ap-
peared to be only three-quarters of
mile from blazing Krithia. Up to that
time our advance, roughly estimated,
must have been about a mile and
half.
Turks Retreat Behind Krithla.
Toward o'clock the strong evening
light enabled me to see that the Turks
had apparently retreated TO the very
outskirts of the smoke-hidden town.
They replied fairly vigorously TO our
fire with shrapnel. Then the warships
off the coast, together with those at
Cape Hellcs and in Erenkeu Bay, began
Smelling Tree Peak, directing a very
heavy and searching fire upon it. This
doubtless was preparatory TO an attack
upon it, as the town at nightfall was
practically in our hands. The Turkish
reply was feeble, except at one time
at q point on the coast near Krlthla,
where a battery suddenly opened fire
on two cruisers One Of them ran
close inshore and silenced the guns in
q very few minutes.
"Such was the position when darkness
fell. During this afternoon there has
been some sudden activity in the north
ern position. From what | could see
| believe we have made continued good
progress in throwing force across
the peninsula at that point, with the
object of commanding the Narrows
from the hills above.
Tonight it appears certain that the
firm footing which our two landing
forces have secured has given us prac-
tically the complete command of the
extreme point and also of the western
side Of the peninsula, and that their
operations may at any moment have an
important effect on the attack as a
whole. II is most likely that the i'm
portant position of Tree Peak will fall
into our hands tomorrow"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06
BEGIN
SUDDEN RETREAT
Continued from page I

through the third fortified line Of the
Russians, who yesterday were defeated
along the entire front, retreating tow
ard the Wisloka River. The magni-
tude OF the victory may be seen from
the fact that. owing to the piercing by
the allies OF the enemy's lines the
Russians are beginning to evaeuate
threatened positions on their northern
flank. in the wooded Carpathians south
west Of Dukla."
The Russian official statement issued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-06
French Take Village.

an Alsace, on the north bank Of the
Fecht River, we continue to gain
ground. This morning we took posses
sion of Mamelon. east of Sillakerwasser
chill $500. We have progressed in the
direction of the river toward Stein
bruck. 900 metres from Metzeral."
The statement issued to-day at Ger
man army headquarters in Berlin says:
THE British continue their retreat,
with heavy losses, in the direction OF
the bridgehead situated sharply to the
east of Ypres. The Van Heule and
Eksternest farms, the castle ground Of
Hermitage, and the Set Psppotje farm
were taken by US.
Between the Mouse and the Moselle
there is again great activity in the
Forest of lie Pretre. Northwest of
Pont-a-Mousson the French attacked
yesterday with strong forces. Not
withstanding a long preparatory bonn
bardment by artillery their attack
broke down under our fire, with heavy
losses TO the enemy. On the other
hand. we began attacks in the Forest
of ALLY and to the east thereof, which
made good progress. Up TO the pres
ent we have here taken ten officers and
750 men"
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-06-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Oe1ldl NO. WOW
Department of the Interior, u. s.
Land Office at Carson City, Nevada,
June IA, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that CARL
HUETTMAN of F'allon. Nevada, who
on June IL, 1908, made Homestead
entry No. 0560 for So SEA Farm
Unit &C" Section 6, Township is
N. Range 30 E., Mount Diablo Me-
ridian, has filed notice of intention
to make final five year proof, to es-
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before ID. E. Williams. U. S.
Commissioner at Fallon, Nevada, on
the fth day of August, 1915.
Claimant names as witnesses: /:
Edwin p. Osgood of Fallon, Nevada,
Henry e. Boudreau of Fallon, Ne
vada, Elmer w. Pierson of Fallon,
Nevada, Elisha g. Norton of Fallon,
Nevada
SHOBER J. ROGERS, Register.
Date of first pub. June 16, 1915.
Date of last pub. July IA, 1915.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1915-06-23
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Fol-
UNITED STATES PATENT
Mineral Survey No. 4226.

mineral survey no. 4zzo.
United States Land Office, Carson
City, Nevada, April %, 1916.
Serial No. 09097
Notice is hereby given, that the
NEVADA WONDER MINING COM
PANY, a corporation organized and
existing under the laws of the State
of Delaware, the principal Office o.
said corporation being at Whining
ton, in the State of Delaware, and
the principal place of business O..
said corporation being at Wonder
in Churchill County, Nevada, by ano
through JOHN ALBERT BURGESS.
its duly authorized attorney in fact
whose Postoffice address is Wonder
Nevada, has made and filed in the
United States Land Office at Carsol
City, Nevada, its duly verified Ap
plication for Patent from the United
States Government for 149723
149S.76, and 1875 linear feet of ths
HIDDEN TREASURE, HIDDEN
TREASURE No. l and HIDDE.
TREASURE No. 2 lode MINING
claims, respectively, contiguou.
group situate in unsurveyed Town
ship Is North, Range 80 East, Nj
d. B. & M. in Wonder Mining Dis
triet, Churchill County, State of Ne
vada, together with surface groune
as shown upon the plat of Minera
Survey No. 4226, and described Ia
the Field Notes and Plat on file il
the United States Land Office a,
Carson City, Nevada, as follows: