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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
PREMIER ASQU|TH'S INVITATION
TO PARTY LEADERS TO JOIN THE
BRITISH COALITION GOVERNMENT

London. May Is, 1915 P. M.-The
Marquis Of Lansdowne and Andrew
Bonar Law, both of whom now oc-
cupy seats in the coalition ministry,
explained to their followers at a
meeting of the Unionist members of
both houses of Parliament today the
reasons why they decided to join the
coalition government.
Premier's Letter
Mr.. Bonar Law read a letter from
the prime minister in which the
premier suggested a coalition. say
ing:
After long and careful considera-
ton, have definitely come to the
conclusion that the conduct Of the
war to a successful and decisive is
sue cannot be effectively carried on
except by a cabinet which represents
all the parties in the state. l need
not enter into reasons sufficient obvi-
GUS which point to this as the best
solution in the interests of the coun-
try Of the problems which the war
now presents: nor does the recogni-
ton Of its necessity involve any dis
paragement on my part Of the splen-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
HUNGARIAN PREMIER DECLARES WAR
WILL BE WACED TO LAST BREATH
AGAINST ALL DEVILS OF HE'LL"

spheres Of influence was possible. that
we were interested in the entire Bal
kans but claimed no hegemony what
ever.
"Signor Salandra's third accusa-
ton was that We violated the Tripl,
Alliance treaty because we neglected
previously to come to an agreement
with Italy regarding our ultimatum to
Serbia. The only mention Of an an
tecedent agreement with Italy in the
Triple Alliance treaty states specifl-
cally that this was required only in
the event of an alteration Of the stat
Us quo in the Balkans. Until few
days ago. no Italian statesman as
serted that we had violated the
treaty by emitting a previous agree
ment In the conversations and ex-
changes Of notes between Austria
Hungary and Italy during the months
following the Serbian ultimatum, the
idea never arose that Italy saw IN
our procedure any violation Of the
treaty
IAN the leading personalities in Italy
repeatedly and warmly expressed tine
wish that Italy, even though abstainins
from the conflict. would nevertheless re-
main loyal to her ally"
The premier then described the nego-
tiations regarding the compensation Of
fered for Italy's neutrality
I'VE proceeded" he said. from the
standpoint that the vital interests of Aus
tria-Hungary and italy were identical
and that We must make some sacrifices
for the common good. But Italy's coun-
ter proposals were absolutely impossible
of acceptance"
After Count TisZa had concluded. Count
Apponyi, speaking in the name OF the
Independent party, endorsed the pre-
miers attitude.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27

Budapest May 26.-Via Amsterdam
to London. May q, 254 A. M.-Count
Stephan Tisza, the Hungarian premier,
today delivered a stirring speech before
the Chamber of Deputies. He explained
Austria Hungary's position toward the
Italian demands during the past four
weeks and received tremendous ova-
ton when he declared:
I'VE conducted our negotions with
Italy in the belief that it was be i'm
possible for state calling itself civ
ilized and which was allied to US, to
attack us while we We're at war; all the
more so as we had offered her every
thing.
I'VE shall now, more than before,
astonish the entire world with the
spectacle of our power Of action, viril-
ity, unity and resolution. The Hunga-
rian nation united with all the peo-
pies Of the Austro-Hungarian mon
archy and with our powerful ally, will
wage this war to the last breath
against all the devils Of hell and force
victory from fate"
Explaining the negotiations with
Italy Count Tisza said:
1.-THE latest speech of the Italian pre-
mier, Signor Salandra. contained three
accusations. The first was that the Ill
tinlatum to Serbia upset the equilb-
rum of the Balkans. 1t is generally
known that we gave distinct declara-
ton to all the great powers that we
desired no territorial changes whatev-
er. The assertion Of the Italian premier
thereon is a notorious untruth.
The second accusation was that
we entered the spheres of influence in
the Balkans. This assertion is some
what incomprehensible. AS regards
the Balkans, we always took the
standpoint that no division of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
GERMAN REPORT CONFLICTS WITH
FRENCH REPORT, CLAIMS ADvAN CES

Berlin, May 26.-Viar London, 1886 P.
M.-The German general army head
quarters today gave out the following
statement:
In the western theater: A night ad-
vance by the enemy against our newly
acquired position west of the forest Of
Bellewaard easily was repulsed. The
number Of machine guns taken from
the English was increased to 10.
Northeast Of Givenchy colored Brit
ish troops succeeded last night in cap
turing the projecting part Of our out
most trenches.
Further south, between Levin and
the Lorette hills, an extensive French
attack, commenced in the afternoon,
failed cimpletely.
In the region to the north and to
the south of the high road between
Souchez and Bethane, the enemy had
first succeeded in penetrating our
trenches, but our counter-attacks again
put US in full possession of our posi-
tons. One hundred Frenchmen remain
ed in our hands.
In the region south Of Souchez sew
eral repeated strong attacks directed
by white and colored French troops
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
Submarine
Sighted off
Irish Coast

Crookhaven. ireland, May 26, 1.C6 P.
Nit was learned today that a sub
marine was seen last night off the
southern coast of Ireland. She was
sighted shortly after 8 P. NJ. near Cal
ley Cove, which is about 10 miles from
Fastnet. No connection has been es-
tablished between this incident and the
mishap to the steamer Nebraskan
which is reported to have occurred
shortly before o'clock at point about
40 miles from Fastnet. A steamer was
seen outside Crookhaven which lies
just north Of Galley Cove at about 9
O'Clock last night. AS she approached
in the direction of Fastnet lighthouse,
two loud reports of a gun We're heard.
A boat in Crookhaven harbor went to-
ward the steamer which put about and
was lost to sight.
Several residents Of Crookhaven
haven turned out and went along the
shore. keeping a sharp lookout. They
sighted a submarine off Galley Cove
just north Of a little creek. Men on
shore fired two shots with rifle at the
men in the coming tower of the SUBJ
marine. The submersible dived i'm
medlately. but soon rose again further
out. Three more Shots We're fred at
her and she again disappeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
ENCL AND BUT SLIGHTLY ENTHUSED
over new Govt ARRANGEMENT
FIGHTING ON BOTH OF THE FRONTS

tice to bury 5000 of their dead in front
Of their trenches.
lnterchanges In France
Along the western line of battle the
Germans hold a trench east of Ypres
which they captured Monday morning
from the British and held against coun-
ter-attacks during the day. The French
offensive north of Arras developed now
vigor. with the result tina, number OF
German positions were captured. The
French advance, like the German move
against the British, is not of wide extent
but it included some formidable works.
The official Italian announcement re-
viewing the first Sc hours of war claims
the capture Of several austrian towns
just across the border and the continu-
alton of the successful advance on the
Carniola and the Friuli border.
The illness of King Constantine Of
Greece is the feature of the diplomatic
situation in the Near East. The death
of this ruler. it is argued here. would end
Greece's chief reason for maintaining
neutrality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27

Rome Via Paris, May 26, 11.25 p.
Mixing Victor Emmanuel has as
sumed supreme command of the army
and navy. He left incognito for the
front last night. Only his ministers
who were confidentially informed of
the inttnded departure of the King
babe him farewell.
Although the departure of the King
was kept secret the news spread both
h\re and in the provinces. The King
actually has assumed supreme COM
mand of all the land and naval forces
He is going to the front, not for a Wis
it, but permanently to work with his
soldiers and share in their hardships
and risks and divide with his generals
the responsibilities.
The Messagero in paying tribute
to the King says:
1.-THE first citizen of Italy has left
the capital to go to the front and be
among his fighting troops. To him
who today set foot for the first time
on Italian land which until a few days
ago was yet disunited from the moth
er country; to him who in this mo-
ment Is the symbol Of the union and
concord among all Italians goes our
augural salntation, In the hope for the
highest success to the Italian arms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27

did services which. in their several
spheres my colleagues have rendered
to the empire
In this great and trying emer-
gency my colleagues have placed their
designations in my hands and ! am
therefore in a position to invite you
and those who are associated with
YOU to join forces with us in a COM
bined administration in which I
should also ask the leaders of the
Irish and labor parties to participate
whose common action, without preju-
clce to the future prosecution of our
various divergent political purposes,
should be exclusively directed to the
issues of the war"
Lord Lansdowne in opening the
meeting, said that ordinarily he dis
liked coalition government, but the
conditions at present were extraordi-
nary. The country, continued Lord
Lansdowne. had already experienced
not a few ppointments. There
lad been shortcomings, miscalcula-
lonesome probably excusable.
some of them perhaps not.
|. The meeting adjourned without the
adoption CT any formal resolutions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
ITALIAN OFFENSIVE PUSHES ON
OCCUPY TOWNS IN the TRENT|NO

I'm Galore we occupied all the
frontier defiles.
The enemy's medium calibre artil-
lery opened fire on the Bay of Mist
trina, but without results.
On the Carnia frontier on the
night of the 24th we took by a bay
onet attack the defile Of Val D'Inferno
and the extremity of Val Dignio.
On the Frieuli frontier on the 25th
in the middle of the Isonzo region we
successfully continued our offensive
operations near Catorette.
Capture Heights
I'VE have disposed troops on the
conquered heights between the judi
rio and the Isonzo. Medium calibre
artillery Of the Austrians at Santa
Maria and Santa Lucia to the south
west of Tolmino opened fire on the
heights between. the Judrio and Ison-
20, but without result.
On the lower Isonzo we also con-
tinued our offensive to attain the line
of the river Everywhere the enemy
retired, destroying bridges and cut
ting communications
Our aviators bombarded the cleo
trio power housS and railroad sta
ton at Monfalcone.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27

London, May 3.-Q.8 p. M).-The APP
proval Of King George has made the
coalition government as announced this
morning an accomplished fact. and it is
generally accepted as the best solution
of a bad muddle. Nevertheless the coun-
try shows no great enthusiasm over this
compromise to the usual party cabinet.
Maekenzen's Offensive
In the field of military operations the
great onslaught of General Won Mac
kenzen against the Russian line to the
north Of Przemysl and around Jarosla1
indicates that the powers of the Austro-
German offensive are not exhausted and
verihes the belief general in London that
the Russians are not wen equipped for
the defence OF this position. Przemysl
has not been sufficiently repaired to rank
again as great fortress. 1t is rather
a heavily fortified camp which needs
considerable artillery for its reduction.
In the Dardanelles the Allies are off,
cially reported to be slowly advancing
against the stubborn opposition of the
Turks, who have been granted an armis-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
FURIOUS FIGHTING GIVES French
POSSESSION OF BUvAL POSITION

Paris, May 26. 2.s3 P. M.-The
French war office this afternoon gave
out report on the progress Of hos
Titles reading as follows:
THE checks inflicted upon the en-
envy yesterday in the region Of An
gres and at point to the north of
the height Of Lo-ette determined the
Germans to come back with an attack
: Of extreme violence. There was fu-
! rious fighting last evening and dur
! ing last night. We were successful
. in retaining all our gains. Our
troops gave evidence Of magnificent
courage and showed splendid tenacity
Of purpose.
The Germans in the beginning de-
livered a counter attack against the
work captured by us to the northwest
Of Angres.A Furious attempts to take
this position were made by them time
and time again. In spite Of the ex-
cepti0nally intense bombardment t.
which our troops were subjected, we
: retained possession Of all our new po-
s!tions.
Furthermore. at the end of the day
We occupied almost entirely the posi-
ton near Buval, where we gained a
: footing the afternoon. Here we are
maintaining ourselves under a VIC.
lent fire. At the same time we have
gained ground on the heights to the
northeast Of Lorette, and we have
captured a trench Of the enemy in
the environs Of Souchez.
IAN artillery engagement Of con-
siderable severity developed yester-
day in the region Of Soissonns; there
was another such encounter near
Rheims.
From the rest Of the front no re-
ports have been received"
During the day Of May Is our avn
ators showed great activity along thu
entire front and they were successful
in several endeavors to lombard the
enemy. They threw down in all 203
projectiies. Of these 50 were large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27

bombs of a weight of ten kiios, about
= pounds each. Fourteen shells
weighing 100 kilos GEO pounds), and
So weighing 43 kilos COS pounds) each,
together with missiles were thrown
down by our men. The efficacy of
this fire was proved at several points.
particularly at the German aviation
park located at Hervilly to the, south
east of Roisel, where a hangar and n
machine were set on fire; at the Ger
man reserve aviation camp at Grand
Priel, to the northwest. of st. Quentin.
where a hangar was shattered and at
the st. Quentin railroad station,
where the gasoline supply tanks were
destroyed.
During the course of the preceding
night four shells. were thrown from
the air on the railroad station at
Douai, the outbreak Of a fire in the
vicinity Of the freight depots was OBJ
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
HOLLAND TO Send
NO PROTEST TO
GERMANY over
SINKING Liner

The Hague, via London, May IS, 10
P. M.-Holland has no intention of
sending a protest to Germany with ref
erence to the sinking of the Lusitania
by a German submarine, according to
statements made to day by officials
here.
The Netherlands government, it was
asserted, like every other government,
feels the deepest horror over the sink
ing Of the liner, but as there is no di-
rect evidence that any Dutch subjects
lost their lives in the catastrophe no
action can be taken simply on general
humanitarian principles unless all the
neutral nations agree to make a move.
Then should Hollanders have been
killed aboard the Lusitania, it was add
ed, the matter probably would be set
tied by the payment of an indemnity by
Germany after the usual representa-
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
PROMINENT men ARE .
INDICTED FOR USING
PRIVATE Rail WAY CAR

Cleveland, May 26-Frederck D. In
derwood, president of the Erie Rail-
road Co. and the Erie and the Della
ware &Hudson railroads, were indict
ed today by a special federal grand
jury. Violations of the interstate COM
merce laws are charged. The indict-
ment charges that in July, 1912, c. B.
Miller, former president of the Dia-
mond Rubber Co. Of Akron, and seven
friends were allowed the use Of pri-
vate car for a trip from Akron to Bev-
erly. Mass, upon payment Of eight
fares. Under the interstate commerce
law a private car can be allotted only
upon payment of 25 full fares
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
JACOB RUPERT,
NY. BREWER, DIES
TUESDAY NIGHT

New York, May 26.-Jacob Rupert
one OF the most widely known brewers
OF this country and founder Of the
Jacob Rupert Brewing Co.. died IN
MS home late last night He was q
years old. AS a boy of 10 years, MI
RUPERT began his career as a brew
er in the employ of his father, Franz
RUPERT, in this city Later he start
ed his own brewery in a building hard
~ so fet square and with no ma
chinery. His establishment was en-
iarged several time until it now mas
an annual capacity Of two million bar
rels.
In addition to the brewery properly,
mr.. Ruppert's realty holdings in anu
about this city are estimated to amour
10 several MILLION dollars.
his son, Colonel Jacob Rupert, w.
Is now head of the great bushes
founded by Mr.. Rupert and is par
owner Of the New York baseball c'up
OF the American League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
ITALY DECL ARES BLOCKADE OF
SECTION Of THE ALBANIAN COAST

Rome, May IS, via Paris, 7.45 p. NJ
The italian government, believing that
Austria Hungary is utilizing several
ports of the Albanian coast for secret
commissariat departments. declared a
blockade today against that portion
Of the Austro- Hungarian coast COM
prised between the Italian frontier on
the north to the Montenegro boundary
on the south. including all islands,
ports, anchorages and bays, and also
the Albanian coast from the Montene.
grin limits on the north to and includ-
ing Cape Kiephali, on the south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27

Rome. May 25. Via Paris, May 90,
$50 A. M.-Offensive operations re-
sulting in the occupation Of Austrian
territory all along the frontier from
Lombaruy to the Adriatic are claimed
in an official statement issued tonight
by the war Office. Italian troops have
seized various towns in the Trentino
and forced their way through noun
tain defiles. On the lower Isonzo at
tacks were continued to gain the line
of the river. The Austrians are re-
ported to have retired, destroying
bridges behind them. Italian aviators
bombarded Monfalcone, near the gulf
of Triest. The communication fol-
lows:
General Offensive
Everywhere on the oath our troops
took the offensive. occupying Forcel-
la. Tonale and Ponte Caffaro in Val
Giudicaria, the territory north of Fer
rara and Monte Baldo.
They also occupied Monte Reorno
and Monte Foppa. on the slopes north
of Lessini; Monte Pasubia and Monte
Baffelan. at the extremity of the Ag-
no and Leogang valleyes, and the de-
files Of Val Brenta. We took num-
Der of prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27

General Lyautey, resident French gov
ernor of Morocco, dispatched a detach-
ment of troops against the malcontents.
The troops were attacked on May IA near
Boudouma. eight miles south of Quez-
Fan. by a strong force of mountaineers
coming from the Spanish zone The
mountaineers were defeated with heavy
losses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27

The declaration specifies the geo.
graphical limits by latitude and longi-
tude and adds: "eVssels belonging to
friendly and neutral powers will be al
lowed sufficient time to leave the zone
the amount of time to be determined
by the chief of the naval forces.
Measures will be taken in conform
ity with the rules of international law
and treaties in existence against all
vessels endeavoring to cross, or which
succeed in crossing the line marked by
Cape Otrante and Cape Kiephali.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
A DEATH ship
WITH BERI-bERI
NEARING PORT
OF new YORK

New York, May ga veritabie death
ship is nearing New Yorss. xsoo-ding to
wireless message received tccayssby
Health Officer OConnell. The. message
said that the British steamer Dewa. ;1n-'
der command of Captain Evans and laden
with sugar from Cienfuegos, had Is cases
of beri-beri among her crew Of 40 men
and that eight men had died Of the mall
ady since the vessel sailed.
The Dewa is reported to have sailed
from Havana Maya for Cienfuegos. Ap-
parehtiy She made that port and depart
ed for New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
BAPTISTS AT THE Los
ANGELES CONVENTION
ENDORSE PRESIDENT

Los Angeles. Cal, May 26.-The
Southern Baptist convention in its clos
ing session today adopted resolutions
endorsing the Presidents stand for
neutrality in the European war and
urging national prohibition. the enact
ment Of statutes to govern divorce and
the strict enforcement Of Sunday clos
ing laws everywhere.
Another resolution recommended in
ternational arbitration as a means Of
insuring world-peace.
DR.. Cortland Myers Of Boston adj
dressed the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
1900 LETTERS LOST
IN FEDERAL SUIT ON
BILL POSTER TRUST

Chicago. May 26-Fifteen hundred let
tiers tn have been used by the federal
government in its dissolution suit
against the Associated Bill Posters and
Distributors of the United States and
Canada, have been lost.
The letters were photographed in
Washington. and when next they fere
required they could not be found. The
photographs were ruled out as evidence,
originals being required.
The facts in the case were testified to
by Ninton ClabauEh Of the Department
Of justice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
WOMAN ELECTR0CUTED
BY ACCIDENT USING
A VACUUM CLEANER

Cranston. r. l.. May 26.-Mrs. Ar
thur H. Noyes was electrocuted today
while using a vacuum cleaner in her
home. The telephone rang, and Mrs.
Noyes still holding the handle of the
cleaner. took the telephone from
table. She instantly fell to the floor
dead. A circuit is believed to have
been made between the metal parts
of the cleaner and those of the tele.
phone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
TORPEDO
RUSSIAN
WARSH|P

Constantinople, by wireless to Berlin,
May 2s.-(via London, May q, 1.45 A.
M).-The torpedoing of the Russian bat
tleship Panteleimon by a Turkish sub
marine occurred in the Black sea May %
near the entrance to the Bosphorus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
EXECUTION OF
BECKER SET FOR
week OF JULY. |,

Z Albany N. Y May 2s.-The cour
Of appeals today fixed the week be-
ginning July Il for the execution Of
former Police Lieutenant Charles
Recker, convicted Of the murder Of
Herman Rosenthal.
Is The, death warrant was signed By
the judges of the. court today and for
warded to Warden Osborne at SIM
FSing prison. Governor Whitman con
tinned silent on the case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
SAY GERMAN AGENTS STIRRING
UP AGITATION IN PART OF MOROCCO

Paris. May 2s-(4.lS P. M.).-Ohicial in
formation from Morocco indicates that
Raisuli. the Moorish brigand and pre-
tender to Morocco's throne. is conduct
ing an agitation among the natives in
the district of Gharb, in the northern
part Of he country. 1t Is stated that Raj
suits actions have been inspired by Ger
man agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
CREW OF DEFENDER
RESOLUTE GOES TO
BRISTOL WEDNESDAY

Bristol. 2. l., May 26eThe yacht
Queen brought the crew of the cup
defence candidate Resolute to Bris-
toll today from New York. The men
will live aboard the Queen which will
act as tender to the Resolute in
connection with races this season.
The Queen was towed from New York
by the steam yacht Viking, flagship Of
the New York Yacht Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-27
RACING IN IRELAND
WILL Be CONTINUED
THROUGHOUT SEASON

Dublin. May 26, Via London, Alb
P. NAT meeting of the Irish Turf
Club held here today, it was decided
that there would be no interference
with racing in Ireland this season.