Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-06-22

TO her to take the lead in concert or
protestation. If President Wilson Is
thinking Of the time when he can
present himself as mediator and II
it is his object for that reason to re-
tain the confidence of both sides,
he is turning his back on what he
seeks"
There is a sharp. difference be-
tween the British and German ver-
sions of the sinking Of the German
submarine U-29, commanded by Capt:
Otto Wedderigden. At the time OF
the sinking of the submarine there
went out a story of the circumstances
to the effect that the captain OF the
boat hailed a passing steamer and
commanded il to stop. The steamer
stopped and then taking a favorable
opportunity, turned on the submarine,
rammed and sunk it. The Germans
accept this as the true version and
they say that the steamer was Brit
ish tanker flying the Norwegian flag.
The circumstance is being used by the
German press as an argument show
ing the impossibility of speaking to
vessels Of any kind before sinking
them. The British have given out a
statement to the effect that the U-29
was sunk by battleship or dread
nOuRnl, out uOcS Hot 5iNS ehS
name of the vessel that it claims ac-
complished the sinking.
After several weeks consideration,
according to a Washington dispatch,
the Federal reserve board has decided
to authorize the Atlanta Federal re-
serve bank to open a branch in New
Orleans. No final vote has been tax
en- on the proposal, but it was under
.tonl thara 10 pro otical1v no OnDDSi-
ton to it among board members. The
board virtually decided to postpone
until after next fall consideration OF
the request to shift to Baltimore the
reserve bank now at Richmond. 1t is
not probable any branch bank will be
established in Baltimore before that
time. The board was said to be wait
ing to determine what bearing the
clearing operations Of the reserve
banks will have on the need for
change in the reserve city Of that dis
trict Of the opening Of branch in
Baltimore. Members Of the Federal
reserve board feel encouraged at the
interest shown by state banks in re-
gulations admitting them to the Fed
eral reserve system. Since the board
announced the regulations the number
Of banks making inquiry has not been
large; but it was said that most OF
the most prominent state institutions
in several big cities had shown dis
position to enter the system.
President Wilson called at the
home of former Secretary Bryan late
Friday to bid goodbye to Mr.. and
Mrs. Bryan before they depart for a
southern trip. The visit was describ-
ed as entirely social and there were no
references to the international situa-
ton. Secretary McAdoo called later.
During the afternoon Mr.. Bryan made
public a statement denying references
that he had been ignored by President
Wilson while secretary Of state. He
said there never were any material diff
ferences on questions Of policy between
himself and the president until foreign
submarine controversy arose. Il am
glad to make refutation," said Mr..
Bryan, "and to say that the president
has done me the honor to confer with
me about everything done in connec-
tion with the state department. Not
a single statement has been issued by
the president or prepared by him.
about which l have not had the privi-
lege Of comforting with him before
hand, and the opportunity to offer
suggestions after it was prepared.
may add that we have never had any
material differences on any question or
policy until the submarine controversy
arose, and our notes-my note OF
resignation and his note to me ac-
cepting it-have clearly and distinct
ly set forth the only difference that
existed in this matter
To put the fleets of the United
States, built and building, on the
highest plane of efficiency as to equip
ment and personnel at the earliest pos
sible moment, and to lay down a poll
cy Of building which, within a few
years, will place the American navy
in the matter Of fighting efficiency,
second only to that of Great Britain.
These are the two outstanding fea-
lures of the outline Of naval policy
determined upon by Secretary Daniels,
after consultation with his chiefs Of
division and the general board Of the
navy, over which Admiral Dewey
presides, says a Washington dispatch.
Beyond outlining the policy involved,
the plan has taken no definite shape.
If congress were called into session
Immediately and the navy depart
ment called upon for estimates and
suggestions, it would be ready to
recommend little in the way Of a
building programme for big gun
ships. The navy department does not
feel that the most important lessons to
be learned from the European war al
fecting naval building programmes
have yet been made available. This
much, however has been determined
upon: The navy must have more
fast ships. A marked increase in the
number of scout cruisers and speedy
destroyerS is agreed upon. Navy Off
cials hope to be able to defer final
decision as to whether all big-gun
battle cruisers of great speed and
light armor shall be added to the
United States navy until general
naval engagement abroad shall have
demonstrated the practical use or TINS
type, Of which the American navy mas
none. While determination Of the
building programme has taken no
definite form as to the number of
dreadnoughts of the slow or battle
cruiser type, large appropriations will
be asked for submarines and hydro
aeroplanes. In the new ships to be
asked for, however, the goal of the
immediate future will be a better
balance between first class ships and
their auXiliaries.
Allied troops who landed at Sed-
dull Bahr, on the Galipoli peninsula,
hold about ten square miles of the eX-
treme southern part of the peninsula
The occupancy is coupled with the
greatest difficulties. The ground held
by the allies consists principally Of
small plateau north of Suddul Bahr
and two adjoining ridges to the north
west, between which the Turks are
pushing advance trenches. The AS
sociated Press correspondent, who
spent two days in the trenches, found
the Turkish troops in excellent con-
dton and spirits, in spite of the fact
that the allies are using every con-
ceivable means to carry on the opera
tions, including bombs thrown from
catapults and from aeroplanes. From
the Turkish station of artillery, fire
control the effect of the Turkish fire
upon the allied trenches could be OBJ
served and the shells were reaching
the mark. The sanitary and supply
services of the Turks are being carried
on efficiently. The number of wound
ed at the hospital bases at the front
was small although the fighting dur
ing the night had been fairly severe
During the daytime both sides are
usually inactive, the Turks preferring
night bayonet attacks. Many Turkish
batteries are in position, but the near
ness Of the opposing trenches makes
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