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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-07-02

permitted to disturb the Australia
for the white man" policy.
Regarding only one part of Aus
tralia there is serious consideration
Of a reversal of the white Australia
policy. This part is in the northern
territory, an immense, undeveloped
region, lying within the tropics, where
1t has, up to the present time, been
found impossible to colonize white
men. There are six states constitut-
ing the commonwealth of Australia,
New South Wales, Victoria, Queens
land, South Australia, Western Aus
tralia and Tasmania. The northern
territory is directly administered by
the federal government, while the
states have even larger self-govern-
ment than the states of the American
union. The white men cannot or, at
least, will not live in the northern
territory, though it has much rich and
fertile land. In an area larger than
that part of the United States lying
east of the Mississippi river, are less
than two thousand whites. The cen
sus statistics show that this popula
ton has increased just 81 in 81 years
The northern territory remains large
/ ly inaccessible until the construction
of the transcontinental railway. which
is projected This railway and more
insistent immigration schemes may
change the conditions. A section Of
the Australian press ?"d public favo'
departing from the white Australis
far enough TO permit co'Orca Dor tC
enter the northern territory. to dS
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-07-02

Sydney, Austria
lia.-Australia, in
area the size OF
{ h g continental
United s t a t g s,
W 1 t h population
approximating In
number t h o u g h
not in variety the
population of the
city of New York,
is trying out de-
mocracy. Here ex-
pertinent is sub
stituted for expe-
rience, new theo-
ries for old prac-
tises.
The land is IA
vorable to the ex-
pertinent. 1t is the
youngest land in
settlement, though
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-07-02
SYNOPSIS.

lie Comte de sabron. captain OF French
tavalry. takes to his quarters to raise by
hand a motherless Irish terrier pup, and
names 1t Pitchoune He dimes with the
Marquise d'Esclignac and meets Miss
Julia Redmond, American heiress, who
sings for him an English ballad that
fingers In his memory
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-07-02
CHAPT Err vi.
Ordered Away.

He had received his letter from the
minister of war Like many things
we wish for, set our hopes upon, when
they come we find that we do not want
them at any price. The order was I'M
welcome. Sabron was to go to AL
giers.
Winter is never very ugly around
Tarascon. Like a lovely bunch of fruit
in the brightest corner of a happy
vineyard. the Midi is sheltered from
the rude experiences that the seasons
know farther north. Nevertheless,
rains and winds, sea-born and Wig
orous, had swept in and upon the lit
tie town The mistral came whis-
Ting and Sabron, from his window,
looked down on his little garden from
which summer had entirely flown. Pit
choune, by his side, looked down as
well. but his expression, different from
his masters, was ecstatic, for he saw
sliding along the brick wall, cat with
which he was on the most excited
terms. His body tense, his ears for
ward, he gave a sharp series of barks
and little soft growls, while his
master tapped the window-pane to the
tune of Miss Redmonds song.
Although Sabron had heard 1t several
times, he did not know the words or
that they were of a semi-religious, ex-
tremely sentimental character which
would have been difficult to translate
into French. He did not know that
they ran something like this
God keep you safe, my love,
All through the night;
Rest close in his encircling arms
Until the light
And there was more of it, He only
knew that there was a pathos in the
tune which spoke to his warm heart;
which caressed and captivated him
and which made him long deeply for a
happiness he thought it most unlikely
he would ever know.
There had been many pictures added
to his collection: Miss Redmond at
dinner, Miss Julia Redmond-he knew
her first name now-before the piano;
Miss Redmond in smart coat, walk
ing with him down the alley, while
Pitchoune chased flying leaves and ap-
partitions of rabbits hither and thither.
The Count de Sabron had always
dreaded just what happened to him.
He had fallen in love with woman
beyond his reach, for he had no for
tune whatsoever, nothing but his cap
tains pay and his hard soldiers life.
a wanderers life and one which he
hesitated to ask a woman to share.
In spite of the fact that Madame
dEsclignac was agreeable to him,
she was not cordial. and he understood
that she did not consider him a parti
for her niece. Other guests, as well
as he, had shared her hospitality. He
had been jealous of them, though he
could not help seeing Miss Redmond s
preference for himself. Not that he
wanted to help it. He recalled that
she had really sung to him, decidedly
walked by his side when there had
been more than the quartette, and he
felt, in short, her sympathy.
"Pitchoune." he said to his compan
ion, I'VE are better off in Algiers, mon
vieux The desert is the place for us
We shall get rid of fancies there ant
do some hard fighting one way or an
other"
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
Powers Notified

The recent statement given to the
press by the Toxic foreign office has
been communicated to the powers.
Briefly it assured them that nothing
in the japanese demands interfered
with the territorial integrity of China
or the principal Of equal opportunity
IT. the Far East. This tended to clari-
fly the situation which had been some
what confused by various rumors and
reports Of an extensive plan for COM
mercial expansion by Japan in China.
1t was said also in well-informed
quarters today that nothing thus far
had occasioned any formal inquiries
from the United States to Japan on
the subject or had raised any ap-
prehension that the Open door" poll
cy to which the United States and
the powers are committed, would be
adversely affected.
Railway concessions, mining privileges
and other rights previously enjoyed by
Germany in the province of Shantung
and an extension of the terms of leases
already held by Japan in southern Man
churia and inner Mongolia and new rail-
way concessions in these regions are in
cluded in the Japanese demand with the
added provisions that in southern Man
churia and inner Mongolia the employ
ment by China Of any foreign political.
military or financial advisors should not
be consummated without the consent OF
Japan Also Japan desires that if China
plans the floating of any loans with any
third power based on revenues or prop
critics in southern Manchuria and inner
Mongolia Japan should first be consult
ed. Similarly Japan asks that China
shall grant no competing concessions to
any third power in this same direction
without first discussing the subject with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
Mostly from Kennebec

1t will be seen from the above tina:
whatever ice may be cut in Maine
this winter the majority of it mus,
come for the Kennebec river, and il
can be easily understood that what
ever ice is secured must be secured
quickly and within very few weeks
as there is but a little more than a
week Of February left and ice cutting
in March is more or less Of a gamble
1t would seem especially so for the
coming month. in view Of present con-
d!tions.
In an ordinary winter, with the av-
erage amount Of cold weather the ice
at this time would be plenty heavy
enough to harvest, but the present
winter thus far has not been of the
ordinary type. and with the e1cep-
ton Of a few cold snaps, and at rare
Intervals. the mercury has avoided the
zero mark, with the result that when
under ordinary circumstances the ice
should be from Is TO IS inches in
thickness it runs from nine inches to
one foot. Hence the necessity of the
company for cutting all the ice that
1t can before it Is too late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18

Washington, Feb. 17.-Great
Britain's second and complete
reply to the American note Of
protest which on Dec. % last
asked for an early improvement
in the treatment of American
commerce by the British feet
was made public tonight by mu-
tual agreement between til e
state department and the Brit
ish foreign Office.
The note addressed to Am
bassador Page by Sir Edward
Grey under date of Feb. 10, de-
MES that the depression in Am
erican industries is due to the
activity of the British feet and
suggests among other causes the
shortage of shipping facilities,
thte consequent diminution of
cotton trade and the destruction
Of many neutral vessels by SUBJ
marine mines "laid by the enc
my Unfortunately"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
FRENCH STR
IS SUNK BY
SUBMARINE

Paris. Feb. 17.-2:45 P Nan Of
fetal communication issued by the
ministry of marine tells of the sinking
yesterday by the German submarine
C-l6 of the French steamer Vile De
Lille off the Barneur lighthouse a
short distance east Of Cherbourg, af-
ter the submarine had ordered the
crew TO leave the steamer.
Official Statement
The statement follows:
The French steamer Vile De Lille,
belonging to the Compagnie Naviga-
ton Des Bateaux A Eapeur Du Nord
sailing from Cherbourg to Dunkirk,
sighted the German submarine U-1S
near the lighthouse at Barfleur at
100 o'clock. The Vile De Lille en-
deavored to escape, but was outspeed-
ed by the submarine. men from which
boarded her and gave the crew 10
minutes to leave in the ships boats.
They then sank the Vile De Lille by
bombs placed in her interior
The U-16 headed for a Norwegian
steamer. but sanl. out Of sight when
a division of French torpedo boats
from Cherbourg appeared on the hori-
Zon.'
The Vile De Lille waas a small
steamer Of eo7 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
kENNEREc RIVER

Gardiner, Me, Feb. 17.-tSpeciaD-
A good piece of news was given to the
nubl,c today in ths announcement this
afternoon by L c. Ballard, the Maine
manager Of the American Ice Co., that
ne had received orders from the com
pany TO fill its houses everywhere IN
Maine-on the Kennebec river. at West
Boothbay and on the Fenobscot river,
and should begin this morning the
work Of getting ready all along the
Line. The ice on the river now runs
from nine to - inches IN thickness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
SILL|MAN TO
GO AT ONCE
TOvERAc CRUZ

Washington. Feb. T..-Secretary Bryan
announced tonight that John r. Silliman,
special representative of the state de-
partment at Mexico City, would go to
Vera Cruz, where General Carranza has
established the seat of his government.
Carranza recently announced that all
Diplomatic business with his administra-
ton must be transacted through him
personally. SilHman's transfer. it was
pointed out. involved no question of rec
ognition of any Of the contending Mexi-
can factions
The state department had not been In
formed that any Of the foreign legations
had displayed a disposition to move sto
Vera Cruz in response to Carranza's in
vitation.
Advices to the department announce a
slight improvement in the food situation
in Mexico City.
The water supply, however. is stiH cut.
Reports from Sonora said food scarcity
thMs was GROWING. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
JAPAN ASSURES
THE POWERS OF
CHINA INTEGRITY
ne Toxic government and obtaining its

the Toxic government and obtaining its
onsent
AS for the demand that no ports,
larbors or islands off the coast Of
'hina be ceded to any third power,
Japan claims to have included this in
ne with the belief that the integrity
Of China can best be preserved by a
discontinuance of the policy Of ceeding
or leasing Chinese territory to foreign
governments.
Reports that originally Japan con-
ten1plated much more extensive plan
for expansion in China by ohliging the
Chinese Republic itself to obtain the
consent Of Japan before employing any
foreign political. military or financial
officials, are not borne out by the
memorandum finally given the powers,
which is believed to constitute the
present basis of negotiations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
FEAR MUTINY
AT PORTLAND
ON STEAMER

New York, Feb. 17.-Cartain David F.
Evans Of the British tramp steamer
Frankmount, which reached this port
last Saturday from England with alleged
contrahand opium aboard, today furnish
ed the bonds required by the government
and proceeded with his vessel for Port
land, Ne, where the remainder Of the
Frank,nount's cargo will be discharged,
Three Cinnamon are now locked up IN
the Tonbs in connection with tn /. LEGGED
smuggling plot One OF these men is lead
er of the coolie members of the Frank
mounts crew. officers of the steamer to-
day expressed the fear that there would
be a mutiny aboard when they attempt
to sail for England. The coolies today
told e federal officer that there would be
trouble on the Franknount at Portland
unless their leader rejoined the vessel at
that port.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
Unemployed
COLONY FOR
W|SCASSET

Portland Ne. Feb 17.-Thirty men ar
I,lyed here this morning on the boat on
he!r wa to Wiscasset where a colony
%; unelr pioyed is 10 be established by a
New York pNilnnthroptst.
TIE men are 10 he assigned section
10. land 70 cultivate which will he theirs
IL they remain on II and care for it A
I!srre quantity Of furniture and house
hoid supplies was brought here for the
Colony by Frank ". Virgins OF Az
bur, VINO was in charge of the men.
They proceeded on their way to Wiscas-
So, th.s afternoon. Another party Of
mel !. expected RS soon as those who
arrived today are settled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
KILLED
BYExPLOSIoN
OF Mine GAS

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb. 11.-Eight
mine workers were killed and six 9TH
ers seriously injured by an explosion
Of gas at the Prospect Collery Of the
Lehigh Valley Coal Co. today. Two OF
the injured probably will die. The ac-
cident occurred two miles from the
shaft A heavy pocket Of feeder gas
that had accumulated behind a wall
Of coal, forced the coal out, and leap
ing to the naked lights of the miners
ignited, causing terrific explosion
The blast swept out through the
chamber into the gangway, where a
group Of miners and boys were eating
lunch. It was here that most OF the
killed and injured were found by tile
rescue party. Aid from the surface
and from other workings was sum-
fnorfed and by dark all the victims bad
been brought out of the mine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
Retaliation

After giving a lengthy and detailed
answer to the charge that American
ships and cargoes were being unduly
detained, the communication contains
in its concluding paragraph the an
nourcement that Great Britain intends
to take retaliatory measures against
the German submarine campaign
against enemy ships, but does not re-
veal their natures
. Conceding that foodstuffs intended
for the civil population of country,
are not contraband, the British gov
eminent points out that lin any coun:
try in which there exists such tremen-
mendous organization for war as now
obtains in Germany, there is no clear
division between those whom the gov
eminent is responsible for feeding
and those whom it is not"
"Protection Of Interests"
cit will still be our endeavor," says
the final paragraph. ito avoid injury
and loss to neutrals, but fine announce
ment by the German government Of
their intention to sink merchant yes
Continued on Page 5-column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
RUSH ORDER GIVEN
FOR FILLING THE
MAINE ICE HOUSES
L. C.. Ballard, Maine Manager for American Ice
Co., Receives Instr uctions Wednesday

, all clear ice, and it is hoped that II
the cold spell which developed today
continues until the end Of the week
the work Of cutting may be COM
menced by next Monday. The COM
pany now has only about 10000 tons
of old ice on hand, and wants to get
all the ice in Maine that it possibly
can. Operations are already in prog
ress at West Boothbay and the house
at that point with capacity Of 40
o0o tons is about half full.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
POSSE OF rs
TO ARREST A
P|UTE indian

Noctez Colo. Feb. 17.-Twenty-six
.iooated and heavily armed men
-,eo westward today on a three
.eFs ride TO Blum, Utah, whore an at
sinpt will be made to arrest 1se-Ne-
"a; Everett Natch) a Flute indian
yuasW charged with the murder Of
saan Chacon. The posse was accom-
taned by two wagons loaded with
,oo' camp supplies and ammunition.
Sports from Blur said Hatch and his
aio OF about 50 Indians who have
r.spased TO resist the posse. have be-
.uh Killing cattle and sheep belonging
~ "h'te settlers in that vicinity. The
r ,es outnumber the whites in the
1ius neishborhood,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
SENATE ACCEPTS
MINORITY REPORT
ON ELECTION DATE
Votes II to ID Against Change to November
House Passes Resolves

The 77th Legislature began Wednesday morning to show
signs of actual accomplishment for in the Senate the first
important held in the House the
first few resolves be finally passed and the first few acts to
passed placed beyond the reach of the
gavel ready for signatures.
The debate in the Senate the acceptance of the
ports of the legal committee the change
Maine general elections from September Nov
erber majority report Ought pass, the minor
Ought not the minority report being adopted II
Ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18

Washington, Feb 17.-Press dis
patches concerning the japanese de
mands on China attracted such inter
est today but officials Of the Unite
States government and diplomats a,
the japanese and other embassies
would not discuss them. The under
standing. from the best informed
sources is that the japanese demands
relate TO certain localities and do not
concern China as a whole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
TO HAVE
.KAISER'S
APOLOGY
Regrets for the Hostile
Demonstration to
Gerard

Basel, Switzerland, Feb. IT,
Via Paris, $50 P. M.-Emperor
William will apologize personal
'ly to James ". Gerard, the Am
.erican ambassador to Germany
for the hostile demonstration
which occurred at a Berlin the
atre on the evening of Feb. 9,
according to telegram today
from the German capital.
The Emperor, it is said, will
express his regrets to Minister
Gerard on the occasion of the
Ambassadors visit to His Males
ty at the East Prussian fortress
OF Konigsburg.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
Conference Fails

Early in the day. it was discovered
that the amended bill had failed 10
satisfy recalcitrant Democrats or Pro-
gressive- Republicans, Without sup
port Of either Of these factions it couli
not be passed. In this situation, the
regular Democratic leaders realized
that nothing could be done unless
some change in the measure could be
effected ia conference hat all their
efforts to send the amended bill to
conference failed Another attempt
viii be made tomorrow and then Re
publican leaders who insist the bill is
dead. are expected to demand an IN
derstanding that appropriation bills
will be taken before they cease their
opposition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
TODAY LIKELY TO
DECIDE IT'S FATE
S ena tie Committee
Hearing into Charges
of Influence by Out
side Interests Against
the Measure

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE amended
government ship purchase bill, rushed
through the House early today, failed
and administration leaders tonigh:
were in doubt as to its fate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
Hearing on Charges

Interest centerec today in the Sen
ate committee inquiry into charges OF
outside influences concerning the ship
measure. At the first CT the hearings
Bernard y. Baker. Of Baltimore. for
merly connected with the Atlantic
Transport Co, told the committee with
conferences with Secretary Of the
Treasury McAdoo IN which he told the
secretary that 50 per cent of foreign
ships tied up in American imports be-
cause Of the war could not be con-
sidered as available for purchase by
the United States for freight service.
because they were passenger vessel
Mr.. Baker also stated that ". J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18

Sickel. an official Of the Hamburg
American Line, had told him he had
received orders from the German gov
eminent not to sell any German YES
scls In American ports to the United
States.
This testimony prompted the COM
rnittee Mr.. Sickei, who will appear to-
morrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
FAIR

Boston, Feb. 11.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Thursday and Fri
day; rising temperature Friday; mod
crate northwest winds becoming vari-
able.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
|zAPATA
HOLDING
CAPITAL
Mexico City Is Reported
Evacuated by
Obregon

II t'aso, Feb 17-Gen. Obregon, the
.asT2nZa comma nder. has evacuated
mexico City. according to advices re-
eeived tonight in Juarez from the
south, II was said that the troops Of
ven zapata had occupied the capital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18

Ambassador Gerard and a party
.t-QE. the United States embassy were
.sttendlne a theatre in Berlin, FEB.
when, greatly 10 their annoyance a
Imam in the audience protested because
they were speaking English. When
Uniformed that his remarks were d.
Erected against the American ambassa-
dor, the man began a loud and VIC
|!eHt tirade against the United States
FOR permitting the expectation Of arms.
|The individual was finally suppressed
|hy tie theatre attendants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-18
CAPACITY OF THE
MAINE ICE HOUSES

The present storage ca
pacity of the houses owned
by the American Ice Co. in
Maine is about 100000 tons
as follows: