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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-01-12
German Cruiser Damaged.
'ial by United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
London, Jan. 12.-The Petrograd
correspondent of the Star wires 1t is
announced there that German pro
tected cruiser Bremen has returned
to Wilhelmshayen badly damaged by
having struck mine.
Since the war began this vessel
has been reported at various times
in both Atlantic and Pacific waters,
and for a time it was believed she
was a part of Admiral Won Specs
squardon. Even If the Bremen act
ually has been damaged by striking
a mine 1t is hard to conceive how
Petrograd would get the news from
Wilhelmshaven
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-01-12
ASSE MRLY BILLS
IN GAS WAR AND
LOCAL OPTION
Special to the EVENING NEWS


Trenton, jan 12-Grade crossing
reform of more drastic character
is provided in a bill introduced in
the senate today by Senator Pierce,
of Union county. In substance it is
the same bill introduced by him two
years ago and which was vetoed by
President Wilson, then governor. 1t
is modelled after the Connecticut
law and compels each railroad COM
pany to remove one grade crossing
annually for each thirty miles of
road operated.
Senator Pierce also introduced a
bill for indeterminate franchises
which will have a bearing upon the
Passaic gas rate case now pending
in the courts. 1t provides that all
franchises hereafter granted shall be
for indeterminate periods.
The anti-suffragists began their
campaign against the passage of the
resolution giving the women of the
State the ballot. They had a large
delegation present at the opening of
the legislature, headed by Mrs. Alex
ander F. Jameson, of awrenceville,
state president; Miss Clara Vesin,
of Elizabeth, chairman of the legis-
lature committee, and Mrs. James C.
Green of Elizabeth.
The suffragists were also out in
force in support of the resolution.
The public hearing in the measure
was fixed today for Monday, January
25. The resolution passed last year
and if it passes this year will be
voted upon by the people.
Three Bills introduced.
One of the first measures to be
introduced in the lower branch was
bill by Democratic Floor Leader
Thomas F. Martin, of Hudson coun-
ty, which is an echo of the recent de-
cision of the Court of Errors and
Appeals, in setting aside the ninety
cent gas rate fixed by the Public
Utility Commission on complaint of
Passaic. A resolution was also in
troduced in the house by Mr.. Mar
tin, requesting the Court of Errors
and Appeals to reopen the case and
grant the appeal of Paterson and
Passaic for ninety-cent gas rate.
A hearing is scheduled before the err
rors court Thursday.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Martin
provided for the taxing of the fran
chises of public utility corporations,
following the opinion of the Court of
Errors in setting aside the ninety
cent gas rate on the ground that the
Public Utility Commission had not
valued the gas company's franchise
in imposing the ninety-cent rate.
The local optionists lost no time in
making their demands plain, and
Senator Gaunt introduced bill to
make each municipality unit, and
allow each municipality to vote on
the prohibition of liquor, providing
that thirty per cent, of the voters
sign a petition to call an election.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-01-12
WOMEN STORM
HOUSE At DEBATE
ON SUFFRAGE


Washington, Jan. 12:-The hope
of every woman suffragette in the
United States that the question of
their right to vote would be acted on
was realized today. At IL O'Clock the
house met to debate the Mondell
amendment to the constitution grant
ing woman suffrage. The galleries
were jammed mostly with suffragettes
and most every member was in his
seat when Chairman Henry presented
the rule providing for six hours de-
bate. Unless there is parliam entary
dickering a vote is expected at z
O'Clock tonight.
Nearly 200 members of the house
declared their intention early in the
day to speak on the amendment. No
one in the house expected the suffra-
gettes to be victorious. Even the
"Pros. 3" expectations were that half
of the house membership will support
the amendment. Two thirds is ne
cessary.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-01-12
PARIS IN FEAR OVER
RESULT Of BATTLE
RAGING IN ALSACE
Germans HurI Large Forces
Against SteinbaCh and at
Cernay---D desperate Fighting
at Scissors.
tWm. P, Simms, United Press Cor.
respondent)

Paris, Jan. 12.-Fighting which
equalled in intensity any of the pres
ent war, continues in the vicinity OF
Scissors, where Germans are vainly
endeavoring to retake its three lines
of trenches captured by the allies.
Possession of these trenches have
given the French distinct advantage
and If they can be held 1t will be
possible to utilize mine throwers
from them to demolish the main line
of German defenses, which extend
around the base of the hill north OF
Scissors.
Violent fighting is reported today
north of Beausej the Ger
mans having attempted a general adj
vance, Up to the present the French
have successfully maintained their
positions.
The official communique issued to-
day declares that from the sea to the
Oise there has been heavy intermit-
tent canonading. Serious anxiety is
beginning to be felt here regarding
conditions in Alsace. No official
word has been received regarding
fighting there since Friday Mean
while unofficial reports say the Ger
mans are haling huge masses of men
against French positions at Stein
bach and the heights of Cernay. Fear
is expressed that the offensive here
may have been premature and like
that initiated in-the early days of the
war advantages gained cannot be
maintained. A retirement from Al
SAGE at this time would cause utmost
depression throughout France.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-01-12
Strong Partisan Speech.

Trenton, Jon. 12-Speaker JET.
ferries speech upon assuming the ros-
trum of the house today was charae-
terized by strong partisan Influences.
He scored the making of munitions
of war in America and the tariff pol
ley which he termed practically free
trade
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Natural BEGINNING.

When q woman has occasion to pol
ish the family silver the chances are
she will begin with the small change
u her husbands pockets.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-01-12
stockholders to Meet.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the First National Bank
a ! the Perth Amboy Trust Com
pay will be held at o'clock this
afternoon at the places of business
of the institutions in Smith street.
The principal business will be the
election of directors for the ensuing
year.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-01-12

or-~Neustol and are placing guns- -
positions commanding Durazzo. The
Italian warships In the harbor and
the Italian marines and bluejackets
who have landed to protect Italian in
terests are reported preparing to re-
sist any general assault on the city
Meanwhile Servia has massed
troops at strategic positions north of
Albania. The Greek forces at Dur
azzo are expected to cooperate with
the Italians.
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PRESIDENT LIKELY TO VETO
IMMIGRATION MEASURE
IpeoiaI by United Press WIRE.

Special by Unfted Pfes8 Wire.
Washington, Jan. 12:-President
Wilson today indicated to callers that
he will veto the immigration bill be-
cause of the illiteracy test when it
comes before him from congress.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-01-12

Are you interested In having your
voice trained according to metropolis
tan standards?
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Fighting Along Rawka River.

SDf0 bH tHtted "FeSs Wire.
Petrograd, Jan. 12. - Fighting
along the Polish battle front was re-
ported to be confined to the positions
on the Rawka river, where Germans
are persisting in their efforts to hack
their way to Warsaw. Elsewhere
along the front weather condition&
are interfering with free movemen.
of troops.
The Germans are reported to have
lost heavily in their efforts to force
the Russian positions and capture the
hills near Bolimow. The Russians
hold a series of entertainments along
the side of the hill with artillery
posted at the top commencing every
approach. The passes of the Car
pathlans remain blocked with snow
and offensive operations are at a
standstill there and in Hungary. OPP
erations in the Caucasus are also in
terfered with by heavy snow falls,
coupled with extremely cold weather,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-01-12
Brussels Not Aflre. is Claim.

London, Jan. 12.-Stories y
Brussels had been set op..
burning, which weres
sterdam by refugees az
here, are discredited atS
of the Belgian Relief Org
and at the Belgian legations.
1t is stated here that there Is
confirmation whatever of the repol
and that they are believed to be un-
true. Late dispatches from Amster-
lam also say that there is no con-
hrmation there of the report
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Both Again at Same Point.
iul bD United Press Wire.

Special bU United Press Wire.
Berlin, Jan. DENOMINATION of
the French claim that severe lighting
is going on at certain points of the
long western battle line was contain
ed in this afternoons review of con-
ditions there. The Germans claim
successes at some of the same points
as the French. Along the canal of
LaBasse, minor engagements are re-
ported that are believed to. indicate
resumption of offensive operation III
this vicinity.
South of Cernay the French are
declared to have been repulsed with
heavy losses I'm a series of night as
saults last night. In the fighting In
the neighborhood of Perthes, Ger
man reports declared that "the
French attack withered under our
fire, and that there were heavy
French losses. In the East, Russian
attempts TO advance in northern Po-
land are declared to have failed
while the German advance west OF
the Vistula is said to be progress
ing.
Otherwise no change is reported
in the situation.
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STHER r a In,
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Evening journal., 1915-10-22
FRIDAY OCT. %. 1915
ExTENpING rHE dupoNr ROAD.

Il VERY public-spired citizen in the State will wei
~ come the recent announcement in the news col
umns of the proposed extension OF the DUPONT Road to
Reloboth.
Every publc-splrted citizen will note with satisiac-
tion this muchneeded assistance to only seaside
resort
Every public-spried citizen should prove the sim
cerity OF his pleasure by his whoehearted support OF
the road project
There can be no material objection to the road other
than pecuniary
There be additional objections other than
prejudice and sentiment
The first has already been removed by the PROPOSE
tion Of the DUPONT Road Corporation; the second an
unworthy one, should be removed from the road or
public Improvement by public opinion; and the third
may be removed by explanation.
Sentiment may be defined as the term which APP
plies to the higher feelings Considered in this light any
objection to the road the ground OF sentiment can
best be answered the undoubted fact good roads
are so valuable asset to the community that State
goyernments everywhere. endeayorng by in
creased taxation TO supply them for the tenent Of their
citizens TO admit this fact and deny General du-
Pont the privilege Of comforting this benefit upon the
community is merely TO confess a motive not OF real
sentiment but Of prejudice which contemplates an
ayoidabe increase in taxation which can IN be borne
by citizens.
Evening journal., 1915-10-22
THE pEMOCRATIC PARTY AID rHE EurrRr.

LIOWEVER foolish may nave been the Democratic
"A policies Of the past in regard to the army and
navy those for the future bear every evidence of an ac-
cess OF wisdom II they have honest purposes behind
them That the Democratic party has become so clear
sighted is matter for congraulaton by Republicans
since with every important nation OF the EARTH save
our own engaged in war has at last perceived that
the Republican policy Of thoroughly protecting the
country has become obviously and necessary as
to compel adoption even though that adoption be a
reluctant one, and conoededly un-Demooratic
With this encouragement for the future there is
some reason to hope that with the lapse OF a few more
decades, the Democratic party will at last reach the
point Of perceving that the country needs protec
uon from the dangers Of war so also does It need pro-
teeton from the trade attacks peace That the Demo-
Gratis viii perceive this, is possibility That they
VIII perceive II when too late is a certainty That
they WILL in the meantime continue to place obstacles
IN the way Of this Republican party just as certain
as that they Will never recognize its truth until II is
forced upon them by dire necessity
Certainty there is hope in the future for the Demo-
cratic party. There is hope that It will continue TO
perceive the soundness Republican policies and that
perception will be followed by adoption In the mean
time. however, with the ending OF the war; the in
crease of cheap labor and famine-driven production
abroad and the decline Of orders at home II will
be folly to postpone to the indefinite future the hour
for protecting the country from the attacks Of trade
TO trust this duty to any party other than the Re
publican
Evening journal., 1915-10-22
Formidable Tasks Ahead
lFrom the New York SUM.

Formidable tasks are those already
looming large before the session OF
Congress now only a few weeks dis
tant Formidable tasks, with disturb
ing possibilities.
The deficit for months back grow
ing to such ominous proportions;
the collateral and very complicated
question Of tariff revision; the mat
ter Of army and navy expansion.
about which, unless all superficial in
dications are at fault the country
Is becoming every day more insis-
tent; the repeal or radical revision
Of the lamentable Administration
seamen's bill-these four questions
alone are Of vital and pressing i'm
portance
1t is on its face beyond belief that
legislation so important is to be i'm
peded at the outset by tedious
trench warfare of words over litter
much OF il rather worse than worth
less LETT over FROM the last session.
Choking of legitimate Senate dis
cussion by an unwarranted and un-
precedented cioture rule: the prepos-
Evening journal., 1915-10-22
With The Photographers

Three more intened German officers have proved
their belief that a parole is less than "a scrap OF pa
per" hy escaping from Norlolk.-New York Tribune.
The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zetung states that
Great Britain is sorry she ever entered the The
London Express been saying the thing about
Germany the last year. The Austrian and Russian
Italian and Turkish journals have been repeating IL for
months about each other. The truth probably is that
they all are telling the truth'-Brooklyn Times.
After Emmett Elderskn had sat In the shade for half
a day Wednesday thinking over the line of argument
he expected follow at the meeting OF the debating
society that night and at the same time whiting to
clarity his thoughts Bud Punch who was 10 be the
onnosite side upon the occasion, came along and
ahmed a lighted match into the four or five bushels
of shavings that Emmett had accumulated Emmett
Loss The thread of his argument and considerable Of his
pants-Torpdville Tocsin
Evening journal., 1915-10-22
ruAT MExICAN ARMS EMBARGO.

PRrsIpENr WILSON has ISSUED l. proclamation S & es-
and ammunition to Mexico and order excepting the
Carranza Government from the prohibition thus es-
tablished No action short OF that could have been
expected from the national administration AS
it brought about the American conferences as il
took the lead in the negotiations (which resulted in
recognition of the de facto government headed by Car
ranza II was its duty to follow those things up by
protecting that government through the period of re-
construction that now upon Mexico and that prob
ably will continue until the next national election
The embargo should be actively and honestly en-
forced by the United States officials to the end that
Carranza may fair chance to show what he can
do in the way of putting down disorder and giving to
Mexico stable constitutional government and much
needed era of peace.
Evening journal., 1915-10-22
The Embargo---A Friendly Act
CFrom the washington poat.l

The recognition of the Carranza
government is promptly followed by
an embargo upon arms to Mexico,
except to the territory controlled by
the new government. villa, Zapata
and all other opponents Of the Mexi-
can government will be unable to
obtain arms or munitions from the
United States, while Carranza will be
permitted to import all he wants.
This action by the United States. in
logical sequence TO recognition OF the
new government. will go far toward
enabling Carranza to stamp out such
armed opposition as remains and to
make short work Of any new con-
spiracy against the government.
The embargo is one of the acts Of
friendship which the United States is
III duty bound to display toward the
government which it has recognized
II should be followed by other evi-
dences OF the good will of the United
states toward Mexico, such as assist
ance in arranging for credit. counsel
as to the best method Of ascertain
ing and paying OF foreign obliga-
TONS and patience in the trying pro-
cess OF reconstruction. No man.
however gifted, could remake Mexico
now without YexatiOus delays and un-
toward incidents. Carranza may fail;
put II his attempt to succeed is made
IN good faith he is entitled to sup
Evening journal., 1915-10-22

port He is on the right track, and
the way is being made easier for
him. The ability he has displayed
in overcoming villa gives some as
surance Of his capacity. notwith-
standing his obvious defects He has
every incentive to devote all his.
ability and patriotism TO his coun-
try's cause. If he will turn away
from the passions of factionalism and
exhibit a spirit OF conciliation to-
ward those who have been merely
political opponents, the bloody chasm
may soon be closed and the new
era made notable for both peace and
permanenoy
The distinguished diplomatic rep
resentatiyes of the six Latin-Ameri-
can nations who have participated
IN the effort to bring about peace in
Mexico are entitled to thanks for
their unselfish labors. II peace is
now at hand in Mexico it is due
largely to these gentlemen and their
governments. The effort, whether it
shall prove wholly successful or not.
has done much TO strengthen the
feeling Of friendship among American
nations, 20 remove suspicion Of the
motives OF the United States and to
convince the people Of both North
and South America that the policy
of cooperation and friendly help is
capable of accomplishing still greater
triumphs in this hemisphere.
Evening journal., 1915-10-22

Why should American shipping in
terests adversely affected by the La
Toilette law now trust Mr.. Redfelds
pledges to undo in other respects the
mischief done by Congress? The
courts do not recognize the Secretary
Of Commerce as law-giver. even
though he likes to think that he is
one. The Court Of Customs Appeals
only recently rebuked the Secretary
of the Treasury for snnulllng a part
of the Underwood tariff law by de-
partmental Interpretation. The Under
wood law provided for a rebate OF ;
per cent of the duty on all dutiable
merchandise brought into our ports
in American bottoms. In order to
avoid trade wars with foreign nations
having reciprocal privilege treaties
with the United States, it was stipu-
lated that such treaties were not to
be voided by the Underwood act. The
Secretary of the Treasury did not
want to pay out rebates. and so held
the rebate section to be imperative.
But the Court OF Customs Appeals de-
cided that his Will could not override
the will Of Congress It ordered re-
bates to be paid on all goods brought
in in American ships and in the ships
of the nations with which we have
reciprocal treatment arrangements.
The La Toilette law interpretations
are not immune from court review.
and a business man would be fool
ish to take chances on departmental
qualifications Of the intent of Mr.. La
Toilette and his seamen's union as
sociates. The purpose OF the law
is clear enough. II achieved one of
its aims when il drove the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company out OF the
Pacific trade. That was one of the
necessary first steps toward a govern
ment shipping monopoly. The Pacific
Mail was sensible in getting out when
II could. instead of taking seriously
Mr.. Redheld's offers TO amend the
law instead OF enforcing Il. What
right has he 10 amend the law? How
is he ever going to get the Federal
courts to recognize his status as a
benevolent law-giver?
Evening journal., 1915-10-22
Mr.. RedfieId as Law-Giyer
lFrom the New York Trlbnne. J

II is one OF Secretary Redfelds
idiosynorasies that he believes our
government to be one not Of laws but
of men. He considers himself some
thing more than a mere admins
traitor. He assumes to eriticise those
who differ with him as TO the inter
pretation Of the laws and even TO
pose as something Of law-giver him
self, with power co-equal to that of
Congress.
This confusion Of thought as re-
CARDS his functions is strikingly il
lustrated in his letter to Mr.. McAdoo.
berating the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company for using it's own judgment
as to the disastrous effect on its busi-
ness OF the La Toilette seamen's law
and, for seizing a favorable oppor-
tunity TO dispose of its FIVE trans
racine liners. In his capacity as a
censor OF other peoples conduct he
fesents the decision of the company
TO go out of business. II appears
also from his letter that he has al
most persuaded himself that the COM
pany, in spite Of friendly warnings
from him, sacrificed large profits and
a great commercial future solely for
the sake of annoying the administra-
tiOn.
Mr.. Redfeld's chief grievance is
that the company would not give him
a chance to modify the La Toilette
law by construction The law is
harsh. oppressive and viciously de-
structive. The administration has
not dared to apply it literally, and
by a series Of interpretations has
practically nullihed its most en-
barrassipg features. The law i'm
posed unreasonable burdens on
American shipping. and as an Offset
promised the American owner that
his foreign rival should be penalized
at least to an equal extent. But II
is somewhat inconvenient 10 penalize
the foreign ship owner, so the ad-
ministration's law Offices have given
him dispensation, thereby making
the American owners plight all the
more desperate.
Evening journal., 1915-10-22
GEMS OF THOUGHT

l will both lay me down in peace and sleep; for
thou, Lord. only makest dwell in safety.-Psalms,
as.
.-.-.--.
The Lord hath done that which He had DEVISED He
hath fulfilled His word that lie had commanded in the
days OF od.-Lamentations i:17.
.-.-.-.
DO not be content with a sothful dreamy lrncer-
tain struggle We are TO conquer; and the banner
under when we are TO win is not Fear but Love-
.-.-.-.
stand like an anvil" Noise and heat
Are born OF earth and die with time;
The soul, like God its source and seat
Is solemn, STILL serene. sublime
Bishop Doane.