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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-25

London. Jan. -. While diplomats
and business men arc discussing the
veNod questions OF detention f ships
and cargoes. another question OF very
great Importance IS looming up. II Is
tho question Of shipments o. food 20
neutral countries.
Tho British COVER ment has evidence
that vast quantities OF American food
Shirpcd 20 neutral countries are going
almost direct 10 Ge man trenches. IL
is believed that the government must
take more drastic measures regarding
food than before. in which case there
is likely 20 be protest from Ameri-
can sellers OF foodstufs. In fact,
British interference with shipments OF
foodstufs may become so severe as TO
cause more vigorous rotcSt than ever.
L IS hoped here. however. that the
British necessity in the matter will be
recognized IN America.
Representatives Of American bust
ness. Of whom several are ere con-
sul,rC with the government, find the
la, ,. very willing TO make all pos
S.blc concessions in favor OF American
co. mcrce. Important negotiations are
now proceeding in regard to lifting the
British embargo on expectation Of
wool from the empire. There is good
reason 10 believe that in short time
an agreement will be reached provid-
ing permission for America 10 obtain
British wool shipments.
The government already has lifted
the rubber embargo. after considering
American u Der manufacturers state
mcnts as 10 the rubber situation in
America.
ON still another point. concerning
Amcric4 obtaining dyes;uas from Ger
many. the British government is eX-
pccted soon 10 make an inn ,rtant con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-25
Release Always Demanded.

the loan, affect the finances OF this
country.
Release Always Demanded.
IS. Submission to arrest Of native
born Americans on neutral vessels and
in British ports and their imprison-
ment." The general charge. the letter
asserts. has been unsupported by cvi-
dence. but wherever Irregularities have
occurred prompt demand for release
has been made.
10. Indifference to confinement OF
on-combatants in detention camps IN
England and France" All the bcllig-
erents have made complaint, but inves-
rigation has proved that conditions
are as good as possible" The United
States has consented at the special re-
quest Of the German government to
send Mr.. Jackson. former American
Minister a. Bucharest and now attached
TO the American Embassy at Berlin, TO
make special investigation OF deten-
tion camps in England.
Is. Failure 10 prevent trsnsship-
mcnt Of British troops and war mate,
rials across the territory OF the United
States" No proof Of this ever has been
furnished and request OF the Cana.
dian government TO send war material
through Alaska was promptly denied.
l.. Treatment and final intcrnmcnt
Of the German steamship Geier and the
collier Locksun al Honolulu Tho CIR
cumstsnces are reviewed and the &C
ton taken is held to be in accordance
with the usual international practice.
Is. "Unfairness TO Germany in rules
relative to coaling of warshIps in Pan
ANA Canal Zone" Although the regu-
lations were not proclaimed until No
vcmber 10. no belligercnt warships are
known 10 have coslcd previously AZ the
Zone. and the action was taken with
out the slightest reference to favorlt-
ism 20 the belligcrents."
10. Failure 10 protest against the
modification OF the Declaration o. Lon
don by the British government The
notification Of this government that J.,
could not accept pieccmcal adoption OF
the Declaration Of London is recalled
with the statement also that the modl-
locations by the belligerents in that
code Of naval warfare "sre Of no con-
Germ to the United States except as
they adversely affect the rights OF
American citizens as defined by inter
national law. In so far as these rights
have been infringed. the department
has made every effort to obtain redress
for the losses sustained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-25
POPE DID DUTY IN
THE MERCER CASE

Paris. Jan. 24.-King Albert OF Bel
GUM has received message from Pope
Benedict in response TO a telegram re-
Gently sent by the King regarding tho
controversy between Cardinal MERCER
and the German authorities, according
to Havas dispatch from iayre. in
which the Pope says:
81 thank your majesty FOR your tele-
gram and for the news communicated.
Our grief is no less acute than that OF
your majesty and we wish TO assure
you that We have not failed to do in
this regard that which was our duty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-25
MILLERAND PRAISE
FOR THE BRITISH

London. Jan. 24.-M. Millerand. the
French Secretary Of War, returned 20
France this evening after having spent
several days in London in conference
with Lord Kitchener, the British War
Secretary, and other British Ministers.
Before his departure VI. Millerand sent
10 Lord Kitchener q letter in which,
referring 10 "the resolution animating
his majesty's government and the Brit
ish people he said:
IL could not before having seen IL
imagine the results in which IL already
has demonstrated itself under your
energetic and skilful impulse. The
confidence Of our two countries in the
outcome of the struggle which we are
carrying on in close agreement with
our allies can but be increased there
by"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-25

Professor Theodore S. Woolsey, for
merlv professor Of international law
in Yale University and widely known
here and abroad as an authority on
that subject, has written for this
weeks issue OF "Leslie's illustrated
Weekly Newspaper an article on the
rights OF neutrals as applying to Great
Britain's methods OF searching Ameri-
can ships which called out the recent
United States protest. In this article
Professor Woolsey says; -.
"The tendency of every great mil
tarv mower so to fashion the rules OF
war as TO emphasize the value OF that
arm in which it is strong has been
often noted. Thus Germany IN all tne
codes of land warfare has tried to limit
the use of civilians for home defence
and in Belgium has stopped II Dy
wholesale execution. Similarly Eng.
land has stood out for such rules oil
raval capture as regards enemys prop
ertv and contraband as tend to make
her control Of the sea most remunera-
tive. This was the case in the Ma
noleonic wars-it is the same to-day
Occasionally the neutral worm turns;
his State Department demonstrates
his merchant shippers cry for justice;
that also is the case to-day.
AN Ebert Department of state, con =
scious of this tendency in gwen pei
lioerent. should try to check each IN
stance Of il as it occurs by irlend1y
nrotest. in default Of this, II Illegal
b;ndrances 70 trade have been allowed
IN nile up. remonstrance en- bloc Is
much more difficult. Our recent note
IN the British government complaining
OF the delays to shipping. the vexatious
msthods Of search. and the various
limitations put upon our intercourse
with other neutrals was not unnatural
i was friendly and justified; II was
GOOD as far as il went. but Il did not
90 far enough. We have performed
the duties OF neutrals in an exemplary
,yov why are we not granted the rights
80 reutrals9 Let US see how they nave
leen curtalled. -,
"Our complaint relates 20 search on
tho high seas: not 10 the fact OF search
I'm, is method. OF the time OF the
Roer War several German steamers
hound for the neutral port OF Lorenzo
Narouez. visited By British cruisers on
Tho Red Sea, we're made 20 unload lheii
entire cargoes az Alden. Inc "raJh
caused BY this rad not little 70 20
with the German naval programme o.
1900. Only a small percentage OF ogr
cargoes during the present war inela i.l.
real contraband for Germany's use yet
many have been held up from hVe "
thirty or forty days, have been tanen
ashore for examination. ana the lIsA
and cost of transport considerably en-
HANGED. This violates the rignt OF 'ne
neutral submitting 10 search that II De
conducted with no greater detention
than is necessary for thorough exam .
nation and that. unless SUSPICIOUS
circumstances appear. only inc sH''
noners should be inspected.
aBut we are told that some cotton
bales contained copper: hence all paeN-
ages are suspicious. This inference Is
unjust 20 the innocent shipper were
conner contraband. II copper can De
shown not to be contrsband. the srgu-
ment breaks down entirely. Copper
and rubber are two commodities when
are in use. both in peace ana IN war
They have not before been held contra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-25
ALIEN WARSHIPS WARNED
AWAY FROM u. S. PORTS

ports Of a belligerent become subject
10 municipal laws. Only two cases IN
which American vessels have been
searched on the high seas By bellig-
crent warships for German and Aus
trian subjects have been reported. and
both have been followed by vigorous
representations 20 the offending gov
Crnments Much confusion has arisen,
the letter asserts. over the charge that
the United States has abandoned inc
principles for which this country went
10 war in 1912. The impressment OF
American scamcp by INC British navy
IN times Of peace, il is asserted m
wolves Il different principle from the
search for reservists in times OF val.
though the latter has not been per
mitted without protest.
(. Submission without protest 20
British violations OF the rules regard
ing absolute and conditional contra
band as laid down in the Hague con,
yentions. the Declaration of London and
international law There is no gen
oral agreement between nations as TO
articles 10 be regarded as contraDand'
the rights Of neutrals and belllgerents
being opposed and no tribunal exist
ing "to which questions OF difference
may be submitted
.. "Acquiescence without protest to
the inclusion Of copper and other ar
ticles in the British lists OF absolute
contraband" 1t is here stated that
every seizure of American copper has
been followed by prompt protest, and
that the inclusion Of "unwrought cop
per" in the list of absolute contraband
is under consideration. though the gov
crnment necessarily finds some en-
barrassment IN dealing with the sub
ject" because OF declaration by the
United States in the past placing all
articles from which ammunition is
manufactured" on its contraband list.
including copper among such ma
,o,.falc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-25
Superior Naval Power.

6. Submission without protest TO
interference with American trade TO
neutral countries in conditional and
absolute contraband." History shows,
saws the letter, that in every war the
superior naval power has interrupted
neutral commerce more or less. but
those who complain are referred TO the
American note Of protest Of December
26 dispatched 10 Great Britain.
Z. Submission without protest to
interruption Of trade in conditional
contraband consigned TO private per
sons in Germany and Austria. thereby
supporting the policy of Great Britain
10 cut of all supplies from Germany
and Austria" Again the letter calls
attention to the note of December 20
TO the British government contending
for "the principle OF freedom of trade
in articles Of conditional contraband
not destined to the belllgerent forces
8. Submission 10 British inter
ference with trade in petroleum, rub
Der, leather. wool, etc" As petroleum
can be used in propelling submarines
and rubber is essential for big motors
used by armies, the United states gov
eminent has not yet reached the con-
clusion that they are Improperly IN
C!uQeu III llSI Ol COut4dDdNu.
9. "The United States has not inter
fered with the sale TO Great Britain
and her allies OF arms, ammunition,
horses. uniforms and other munitions
of war, although such sales prolong
the conflict" No obligation. it is con-
tended, exists either in international
law or in the domestic law Of the
United States 20 prohibit private trade
in these articles. In the past the pres
ent belligerents when neutrals main
tanned no such prohibition. "ln fact it
IS only necessary to point to the enor-
nous quantity of arms and ammuni-
ton furnished by manufacturers in
Germany to the belligerents in the
Russo-Japsnese War and in the recent
Balkan wars TO establish the general
recognition Of the propriety Of the
trade by q neutral nation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-25
War Horse Lasts 20
Days; Auto Only 10
IN, C,b,. 70 r.. Tnhun. J

London, Jan. 2t.-Twenty days -
the average life Of horse during
the present war, according To an
American horse contractor now
here. But the life Of horse. new
ertheless. he declares. is twice as
long az that Of a motor vehicle.
The contractor said to-day:
Some horses last longer than
twenty days, but they're exceptions,
for the fearful condition of the
roads puts horse out Of commits
sion in less than three weeks. Mo-
tor vehicles are subjected TO ter
rife wear as result Of bad roads
and heavy loads. At the end Of ten
DAYS tho average motorlorrie is
ready for rebuilding and often for
the scrap heap"
The computation is based on risks
from explosives also.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-25
Count Czoernig, Ex-Aus-
trian Captain, Discusses
Its Importance.
SAYS FALL WOULD
BE BLOW TO RUSSIA
Believes Arrival Of Siege Guns
Will Determine Fate Of
Great Stronghold.
BY COUNT CZOERNIG,
Former Captain of the Austrian Army.

Former Captain OF the Austrian Army.
Just what is the importance OF War
saw in the European war? This aucs-
ton has been widely asked.
According to the extent OF the sue
cess Of the Austro- German troops in
carrying the war further into Russian
Poland, the fortresses on the Vistula
OF which Warsaw is the strongest be-
come more and more crucislly i'm
portsnt. At the present time the river
is the basis and the main point Of SUP
port OF the Russian army. From tho
main depots Tvangorod, Novogeorgi
eysk and Warsaw fresh supplies are
sent 10 the troops. Warsaw is the
junction of the few railroads that run
from the interior. It's fall would be- q
catastrophe for Russia and probably a
decisive victory for Germany.
Warsaw is the richest city in Rus
sian Poland and the most politically
important. The majority of the in
habitants arc Poles, who have always
hated Russians. OF recent wears Rus
STA has endeavored 70 gain their sym
pathy by political promises, such as
autonomy. But. knowing the character
Of Russian promises, the dream Of
every Pole is still a free kingdom. as
formerly. Often promises made the
Poles were never carried out
Importance Early Recognized.
The military Importance of WARSAW
was early recognized. During the reign
Of the Polish kings the first stronghold
vas built. IL was only in 1892 that the
building OF the present fortress was
started. First there was erected the
so-calleG Alexander citadelle.' con-
tanning four fronts and six advance
forts, adapted also for guns. These
were considered sufficient until 1886.
In that year was begun the Noyau
with five main and three smaller forts,
each containing two ramparts the
upper for artillery. the lower for IN
fantry. I'm front of the whole fortress
to-day lies belt OF small forts, four
kilometres apart, protecting the town
in a circle Of fifty kilometres.
Warsaw is divided BY the Nistula IN
two parts, which are connected By two
iron bridges one for traffic. the other
n double bridge. the top for railroad,
the lover a highway. This is also the
junction OF three double track railroads
from the interior. From here two
double tracks run westward. one via
Mlaws 70 Prussia, the other via Skier
niewice TO Cracow. In the centre OF
the city are situated large military
depots.
Russians Change Plans.
Four years ago the rumor was start
ed to the effect that the Russians were
going TO abandon the fortresses of the
Nistula and TO move the front line OF
defence back to the line Bialystok
Brest Litovsk, Uper Bug. II appears
that they deviated from this plan, for
according to newspaper reports last
May, 150,OOO,0OO rubles was voted for
undermining the present fortresses,
How far that has been carried out is
not known. In any case, Warsaw, with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-25
BRITISH MINISTER'S
DISCUSSING FOOD

London. Jan. "a The question Of
iooc supplies in the United Kingdom
and the rise in prices is being consid.
cred by a Cabinet committee presided
over by Premier Asquith, according
ga statement given out to-day by the
eaesl press bureau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-25

its 400 cannon. is a powerful strong
hold. stronger even than Antwerp.
The Nistula is 500 feet broad and
between nine and fifteen feet deep.
With its sandy and marshy banks,
many times flooded the river is great
military obstacle.
Outside Of Warsaw there arc only
two permanent bridges. those Of Ivan
gorod and Novogeorg both pro-
tected by tete-de points. The river IS
guarded by a fotilla and river torpe-
does.
1t il difficult 10 predict how a be
sicging Of Warsaw might turn out, for
during the last FIVE months the new
heavy siege guns have shattered all
presidents of warfare. Before the out
break of the war a modern fortress was
considered bombproof. but after the
conquest OF Nsmur, Maubeuge, Ant
werp and other forts II is plainly ovi-
dent that even concrete walls cannot
withstand the fire of the new big
aunts from Essen"
Antwerp Captured in Twelve Days.
The Belgian General staff considered
Antwerp strong enough 10 Withstand
years siege, but il took only twelve
DAYS to capture the town. II is now
only a question as to how long IT will
take to bring the siege guns before me
walls OF Warsaw, as the roads leading
TO the Russian fortress are in bad con-
dition. However. the severe cold OF
winter turns the thick mud into hard
frozen crust, making them more pass
able.
The German 42-centimetre siege
guns are so heavy that they can be
transported only by train. \ p atform
of concrete must be made for them to
rest on before they are ready for fir
ing. Even though brought by trained
men Of the railroad regiment" their
transportation TO the vicinity Of War
saw would take al least three days.
The actual dimensions of these guns
are not yet known. The difficult trans
port Of these cumbersome guns Is
great disadvantage. For this reason
Austrian engineers began experiments
several wears ago 10 make lighter
gun with the same effect. which IS
achieved by the weight OF the missile
and the height to which It IS thrown
As a result. the 30i2 -centimetrc NOR
tar was accomplished by the Skoda
works. in Pilsen. So far these guns
have played an important part in the
war.
The mortars are so light that they
can be transported by 100-horsepower
motors over almost any street, and IN
a day can be carried from fifteen to
twenty miles.
Consequently, the object Of the Rus
sian army is to keep the enemy as far
as possible from the gates Of Warsaw
They know exactly the fate Of the
town after the arrival Of these guns.
From Napoleon's winter campaign,
hundred years ago, the General AUS
trian staff learned a lesson, and the
troops are now better prepared and
able TO withstand the cold.
In one respect the severe cold IS
good thing, as cholera germs cannot
exist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-25
Search for Reservists.

3. Searching of American vessels
for German and Austrian subjects on
the high seas and in territorial waters
OF a belligCrent." Neutral vessels vol
UNFAIRLY entering territorial waters or
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-01-30
In the Matter of the Estate of Wi
liam WOODBURY., ST., Deceased. .
Notice of Hearing Petition for Pre-
bate of Will

An instrument in writing, which
purports to be the Last Will Of Viii
liam WOODBURY., ST., Deceased, hav-
ing on this day come into the pos
session of said First Judicial District
Court of the State Of Nevada, in and
for the County of Ormsby, and a
Petition for the Probate thereof and
for the issuance of Letters Tesla
mentary to William WOODBURY., Jr..
having been filed by said William
Woodburn, Jr.;
NOW, l, Daniel E. Morton, Clerk
of said First Judicial District Court
of the State of Nevada, in and for
the County of Ormsby, hereby fix
and appoint Thursday, the 18th day
of January, 1915, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of said day, and the Court
room of said Court, at the Court
house in said County Of Ormsby.
State of Nevada, as the time and
place for proving said Will and for
hearing said petition.
DANIEL E. NORTON,
Clerk of said Court.
Dated-Carson City, Nevada, Janu-
airy 10, 1915. l0d
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-01-30
PROPOSALS FOR BIDS
For Steel Filing Cabinets for the Or
fee of State Controller

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Capitol Commissioners will
receive sealed bids for supplying STEEL
filing cabinets for the off'"e Of State
Controller, said bids to be in accord
nee with the plans and speciica-
tons now on file in the office of the
State Controlle-, State Capitol Build
ing, Carson City, Nevada
All bids to be filed with the Clerk
OF the Board of Capitol Commission
ers on or before IL o'clock, noon,
February 9, 1915. Each bidder to
accompany mis- bid with > certified
check for ten (l0) per cent of the
amount of the bid.
The BOARD reserves tn. right to
reject any and all bids.
By order of the Board OF eaoitol
Commissioners.
GEORGE d. SMITH,,
Clerk, Board Capitol Commissioners
Carson City, New, Jan. 8, 1915. t.
- = -
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-01-30

In the First Judicial District Court
of the State of Nevada, In and For
the County of Ormsby.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-01-30
DECEMBER CLAIMS
STATE PRISON
Prison Support

+. NJ. BBaker fruit. veg. IS 14.75
]. NJ. Benton, ice - 6.i5
DIR. Bliss. dental ser. - 400
\. \. Burke, pris. trans. SIS
+. Burlington Co., leather So. 1920
J. {. Coniff, pris. trans. . $500
ID. S. Dickerson, warden sun. 1921
Demer Wooden Co, cloth 1865
burst & Chartz, mattress . 11.55
Gray, Reid, Wright Co. --- l54SS
Father Garland, chapel --- 1000
W.. H. d. Hornaday, chapel 1000
). \. lmelli. vegetables -...- l.S5
). G.. Lamb, pris. trans. ..- 49.45
Il. H. McCreery, chapel ----.,~ 1000
Donald Maclean, med. ser. 5000
\. G.. Meyers, com. groc. .-. $40
J. \. Muller, med. sup. $780,. 25.T5
New. Packing Co.. meats 1900. 4l9.35
New. Ind. Com. ms. . 1910
New. {. L. & I. Co. so
d. P. Dandall, pris. trans. 22.90
Mrs. X. \. Raftice, office sup. 1880
Raycraft Realty Co, stabling 20. 70
Henry Rosenbrock. medical 80
Spiro Harness Co.. blanket 2.o5
Lloyd b. Thomas, chapel g 1000
Andrew Todd Co.. medical ,- 3.75
T. r. G. T. Co. power, light l05,uO
Verdi Lumber Co. wood 1892
Western Union . IS
Y. p. &. E.. chapel ,--,.-,-,-.. loco
Officers and guards, salaries 10000
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-01-30
New Material and Repairs

White Co.. cabinet, books S 53.OS
american Type Founders Co. lo3.l1
& Tucker -.-... $50
+. Meder, gloges, etc. 4l.oO
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-01-30
Support of Experiment Station

EMPLOYEES. Nov. payroll IS 1880
Employees, Dec. payroll 49,. 10000
Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. $3.50
New. Packing Co., hogs -. 2OO.60
Pierson Mill & Lumber Co. 1854
Reno Ice Delivery ...-- 45.62
Reno Flour Mill Co. 1857
University Rev. I'd, cash adv 60.4l
Verdi Lumber Co., lumber - 51.55
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-01-30
Orphans Home
Panama. California Exposition

Carson City Schools. tuition-.$ 500.0(
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-01-30
Prison Farm

ID. S. Dickerson. tobacco IS 80. Q
A. O.. Meyers. COM. groC. ..- 1871
]. \. Muller, med. sup. 1860 9.55
New. Con. T. & I. Co. .-..... $50
Mrs. X. A. Raftice --..-.. 80
Convict Labor, farm .- $500
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1915-01-30
FOR RENT

F~ive-room, furnished house. two
blocks east of capitol. Apply 40i
Musser street. j8-1w