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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
i BELGIUM DEFENDS HER NEUTRALITY
Denies She Had Forfeited Her Stand
 ing Previous to War.

London, March r. 6.3O p. m-The Belgian government today issued a protest against the German alIega- tion that documents found in the archives at Brussels showed that Bel
 gium had forfeited ner neutrality be- fore the outbreak of the war. After accounting the cshNersati ions a-zEiaSeh took place between the British and Belgian military officers in 1906 and 1912, which, as previously stated by Sir Edward Grey, the British foreign
 minister, had reference only to the situation that would be created if Bel g1an neutrality had already been vio-
 lated the Belgian protest says:
 The Belgian government declares on it's honor that not only was no
 convention ever made, but also that neither of the two governments ever made any advances or propositions concerning the conclusion of any such convention. Moreover, the minister of Great Britain at Brussels who alone could contract engagements in her be- half never intervened in these con- versationS and the whole Belgian min. 1 lstry are ready to pledge themselves on oath that no conclusion arising from these conversations was ever | brought before the cabinet or even | laid before one single member of it "The documents which the Germans discovered give evidence of all this Their meaning is perfectly clear pro- vfded that no part of them is either garbled or suppressed. In face of the lcalumn1es repeated again and again 1 our government, faithfully refecting Belgian uprightness, considers that ii | is its duty to infiict once more or the spoiler of Belgium the brand o1
 infamy his only legitimate reward Tt also takes the opportunity o1
 declaring in answer to allegations
 whose malevolence is obvious, that: "Ffrst-Before the declaration of wal
 no French force, even of the smallest | size, had entered Belgium and nc | trustworthy evidence can be produced
 to contradict this affirmation.
 'Second-Not only did Belgium
 never refuse the offer of military hell | offered by one of the guaranteeing
 powers, but after the declaration o1
 war she earnestly solicited the protec-
 ton of her guarantors.
 | Thfrd-When undertaking, as was
 her duty, a vieorous defense of hel
 Actresses Belgium asked for and re-
 ceived with gratitude such help as hel
 guarantors were able to place at hel | disposition for that defense.
 1 Belgium, the victom of her owr | loyalty, will not bow her head before
 any powers. CT honor def1es assaults | of falsehood. She has faith in the l justice of the world. On the day o
 judgment the triumph belongs to the
 people who have sacrificed everything | to serve with conscientiousness the
 cause of truth, right and honor"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
f12 BRITISH OFFICERS
 KILLED INR FIVE DAYS
During the Battles of Neuve ChapeIle
 and St. EIoi.

London, Mtrch r, 8.25 p. m.-The British casualty lists for the five days from March 10 to March IA, inclusive, during which the battles of Neuve Chapelle and St. Eloi were fought, show that 112 officers were killed or died from wounds and that 193 officers were wounded or are missing
 The list of casualties among the men has not been published as yet, nor have any figures been given out, but some competent critics estimate them at about two thirds of those suffered by the Germans, which Field Marshal Sir John French, the British com mander-1n-chief. said were between 17,000 and 1s,000.
 One Canadian officer was killed in the fighting and three Canadian officers wree wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
FATAL MISHAP MIRACULOUSLY AVERTED
When Large Touring Car Smashed Oil
 Wagon Near Seymour.

Derby, Conn, March 17.-A fatal mishap was miraculously averted near here tonight when a large touring car containing five Waterburians crashed into heavy oil wagon on the Sey mour road and was smashed almost to splinters shortly after ' o'clock.
 The injured are: Philip Heaphy, cut about the head and bruised about the body, Waterbury; Joseph Mills, Wa terbury, decorations of the scalp and bruised about the body; Abraham Cans, Anson1a, back wrenehed and bruised about the body.
 MT. Cans, proprietor of the West driving the oil wagon, was the worst injured of the three. He was taken to his home in Ansonia and his injuries treated by Dr. Harrison.
 The other occupants of the car, who Healey and Miss F1oe Reilly of Water bury.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
FRANCE TO BUY CARGO
 OF STEAMER DACIA
Disposition of Ship to Be Left to a Prize Court.

Paris March 1.-The French foreign office it is understood, has decided to buy the cargo of cotton aboard the steamship Dacia, which was seized by a French cruiser and taken into Brest while on a voyage from the United States to Rotterdam. The cotton is valued at about $750,00O and 1t was proposed by the owners of the vessel that the French government purchase the cargo. .. ..
 The disposition of the ship must be left to a prize court but official view is clear. The French law, 1t is point ed out, does not permit the transfer o1 a ship belonging to a hostile country to a neutral during war. The Da- cia belonged formerly to the Ham burg American line, but she changed her registry and became an American ship after the outbreak of hostilities
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
Protest Japan's
 Demand on China
RUSSIAN AND BRITISH AMBAS-
 SADORS AT TOXIC
MAY SEVER RELATIONS
United States Also Has Notified Japan
 Agreements Between China and U. S.

Picking, China, March 17.-Official in- formation reached Picking today that the Russian and British ambassadors at Tokio called upon Baron Takaaki Kato, Japanese foreign minister, on Saturday, and informed him that if Japan persisted in pressing upon China demands beyond those contained in her original communication to the powers it would be difficult for Japan's allies to negotiate Automatically with her in the future.
 U. S. Sends Protest.
 It is understood that on the same day the United States, acting inde- peudently, although possibly after consultation with another power, in formed the Japanese government that certain of the Japanese demands were not in conSOnanCe with treaty agree ments between China and the United States.
 American and British opinion throughout China are in concord in this matter, as voiced privately, semi officially and by the press. Meetings have been held at which the Japanese demands have been discussed and pro- tests have been sent to their reSpec- tive governments by both the Ameri- can and British associations.
 Japan Expected to Modify Demands
 The opinion is expressed by both Japan and foreign diplomats that a substantial proportion of her demands will be withdrawn by Japan because of the attitude of the powers who have called China'S attention to the fact that she has no right to make a treaty with Japan contraventing existing treaties with them.
 The Japanese minister to China, Elk Hicki, sustained injuries yesterday by a fall from his horse, and his condi- ton will prevent the holding of con- ferences for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
OBITUARY.
Charles Edmond Akers,

London, March IS, 3.13 a. m-The death is announced at St. Heller, Jer- sey, of Charles Edmond Akers, soldier and war correspondent. He was a correspondent in the Spanish -Ameri- can and other campaigns. In 1900 MT. the late Colonel Dwight of Stock bridge, Mass.
 F. D. Russell.
 Lynn, Mass, March 1T.-Principal F. D. Russell of the classical high school died in his office in the school build ing today as the pupils filed silently past his door. MT. Russell had been taken ill an hour before and when he became unconscious the school wa>s dismissed.
 He was born in Somersworth, N. H., in 1856. and was graduated from liar ward in 1880. He became hSad of the classical high school in 1s9SS
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
BRIDGEPORT FIRM HAS
 CONTRACT FOR 5,ooo,ooo RIFLES
For Chinese Republic-company is Building an Immense Plant and En- gazing Skilled Help.

Bridgeport, Conn March 17-A lo- cal concern, it was learned today, has just secured a contract to furnish 5,OOO, GOO rifles for the Chinese republic. The company is building an immense plant, consisting of nearly dozen great buildings, in East Bridgeport, and is engaging all the available skilled help in the various government arse- nals.. The Chinese order, it is said, will not be started until the company has finished a contract for 1,000,0 rifles for one of the warning European powers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

has been torpedoed by the German submarine UPS four miles southeast of the Maas, Holland, lightship, ac- Cording to Reuters Maasluis cores pondent.
 The crew of 1T men were given five minutes to take to their small boats, which the submarine lowed until a pilot steamer was met. The men were transgerred to the pilot boat and landed at Hook of Holland.
 The LeeuwaTden was a crosS-chan- nell steamer of 374 tons and was own ed by the Steam Navigation company of London.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
Rebels Dispersed by Italian Soldiers

Rome. via Paris. March IT, 5.15 a. m. An Italian punitive expedition sent out from Bengazi under Colonel Paiola dispersed strong force of rebels near Gebadia after a hard fight. The in surgents lost 100 men killed and many wounded, while the Italian losses are placed at 40 killed and 45 wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
Saco Mayor Takes Oath.

Saoo, Me, March 17.-James H. Henderson, who refused to take the oath of office as mayor at the munich pal inauguration Monday, because the city council had declined to accept his choice for city clerk, was sworn in to- day. A compromise wts effected by which Fenderson's candidate was made deputy city clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
Turks to Protect Non-combatants

Washington, March 17.-Ambassador Morgenthau at Constantinople cabled the state department today that the Turkish government had given him as- surances that every protection will be given non-combatants in Turkey dur ing the war. MT. Morgenthau had made presentations on behalf of foreigners to the porte on instructions from the American government
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
Riotous Columbia Sophomores Dis
 charued

Newark. N. J., March 17.-The four
 teen Columbia sophomores arrested here last night. following the partial wrechng of a restaurant in which the freshman class of the university was holding a dinner, were discharged in court today, no complainant appearing. The judge was informed that the dam age done had been paid for. In dis charging the students Judge Grice ad- vised them that hereafter he would confine their activities to New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
GERMAN CONSUL AT SEATTLE
 SERVED WITH ARREST NOTICE.
Charged With Attempting to Corrupt Empioye of a Drydock Company.

Seattle, Wash. March 17-Dr Will liam Muller, imperial German consul at Seattle, and his secretary, B. M. Schulz, were served with notice of ar rest today at the consulate. They are charged with conspiracy in attempting to corruptly influence John Murdock, an employe of the Seattle Construction and Drydock company, by inducing him to sell business secrets of his en- ployers.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
MILLION DOLLAR REQUEST
 FOR YALE UNIVERSITY
From Estate of the Late Brigaaier
 General Brayton Ives.

has come to Yale university that 1t will receive probably one million dol lars from the estate of the late Briga- dier General Brayton Ives, class of 1881, who died in October at Ossining, N. Y. The will provides that the bulk of the estate, which may exceed $2,- 100000, is to go to Yale, but there are number of prelimintries to be ar ranged before settlement is made.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
Des Moines to Take on Foreigners ir
 Mexico.

Washington. March IT,. = Secretary Daniels today authorized Commander Blakeley of the cruiser Des Moines, al Progreso, Mexico, to take aboard any American or other foreigners seeking safety. The collier Brutus was order ed to Progreso from Vera Cruz to af- ford asylum to refugees,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
British Admiral Drowned-FeII Over
 board

London, March IS. S.15 a. m.-Rear Admiral William J. Grogan has fallen overheard from his ship and has been drowned, according to an announce ment made by the admiralty. The name of his ship is not given. Rear Admiral Grogan went on the retired list seven years ago, but re-entered the active service at the commence ment of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
ARMIES PREPARING
 FOR GREAT EFFORT
Great Struggle Going on Along the Entire Front in
 Belgium and France for Strategic Points
MEN ARE READY AND MUNITIONS ARE ON HAND

The Prussan in Poland are Conducting Active Campaign, But are Being Met With Equally Determined Ger man Defense-Three German Submarines Endeavored to Torpedo the Anchor Line Steamer Caeronia Her Trip Through the Irish Sea-Her Speed Saved Her Three Mine Sweepers and One Sailing Vessel Have Been Sunk by Turks in the Dardanelles.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
Auto Went Over 40 Foot Embankment

Brockton, Mass, March 17-Three employees of the Brockton Gas Light company who were carried over a 40 foot embankment in an automobile and pinned beneath the car today escaped with slight bruises and @ fourth, John F. Murray, the driver, was not even scratched. The accident was caused hv a hroI1en steering gear
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK
 OFF COAST OF HOLLAND
Torpedoed by German Submarine U-2s
 Grew Saved.

London. March IT, 11.15 D. m.-The British steamer Leeuwarden, bound erom London for Harlingen, Holland.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
AMERICAN BARK, PASS OB BALMAHA WRECKED
Went Ashore on One of the Frisiar
 Islands-Seven of Crew Saved.

Berlin. March F, by Wireless to Sayvtue N. Y.-An announcement made today by the Overseas News Agency indicates that 8 number of men lost their lives in the wrecking of the American bark Pass of BaImaha. which went ashore near Sylt, one of the North Frisian Islands. The an nouncement says that seven members of the crew were saved by life guards from a coast patrol station.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
Cabled Paragraphs
Informed German Ship Which Escaped
 is Captured.

London, March IS, 3.59 a. m.-The interned German liner Macedonia, which escaped from Las Palmas, Ca nary Islands, on Monday, has been captured by a British cruiser, accord ing to the Daily Mails Madrid 'corre- Spondent.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
Movements of steamships.

Genoa, March 15.-Arrived: Steamerc Regina D'Italia, New York; Stam- na1ia- New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Condensed TeIegrams

Profits of the War Risk Bureau tt date amount to S434,23
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Governor Whitman was obliged to call off his conferences at Albany and return to the Executive Mansion.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Shipping records do not give the
 complement of the Pass, a vessel of 1,500 tons. It is probable that ship of her size would carry a crew of about 20 men The. Pass was bound
 from New York for Bremen with a cargo of cotton.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

By vote of 26 to 30, the New Jersey Senate defeated the first of the Morriss Canal abandonment bills.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Distribution of bread by the ticket system, already in use in Berlin, will be introduced in Vienna after March 28.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Ten officers and 23 men of the steamer Dacia, seized by the French, were returned to the United States on the French liner Rochembeau
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Application to organize the Lumber mems and Northwestern National Bank, of Portland, Ore, was approved by the Controller of the Currency
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

The Chicago Association of Com merce received a cable inquiry from Montevideo for 224,000 pounds of iron, the first ever received from there.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

parliamentary report on tn Italian earthquake of January 8 give the number of deaths reported to tn Italian Government thus far as 2997S
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

The third disastrous fire at Quincy, H., within a week destroyed three plants at a loss of $150,OOO; three quarters of which was insured.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Witnesses in the Terre Haute cleo tion fraud case testified that dead mems names were placed on regis tratlon books, and many persons were registerede from vacant lots.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Nicholas Bogoiavlensky, Russian consul-general at cattle, ordered Ru- sian reservists in Washington, Oregon Wyoming, Idaho and Alaska to go tc Russia and join the colors
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

A sub committee of the Public Ser. vice Commissions of New Hampshire and Massachusetts and the Public Utilities Commissio nof Maine com. pleted it's draft of the Boston & Maine reorganization bill
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Two women were killed, a third fat ally burned, and many others hurt in a fire in Los Angeles apartment house.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Edward Seyfert, a farmer and hi wife were found dead hanging from beam in their barn at Reading, Pa They are believed to have committed suicide.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Count Carl Benradotte, nephew ot King Gustave of Sweden was married in Stockholm to the daughter ot Baron LeGeer. colonel of the Kings Horse Guards
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

A bill compelling the use of fire sig nals in all factories over two stories in height and employing 25 or more hands was favorably reported in the Massachusetts senate by the legisla- tive committee on labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Many large vessels of various lines are tied up at Seattle as a result of a boycott by union longshoremen against the Royal Mail Line.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

date amount to S414,G3O.
 Samuel L. Rogers Of North Carolina was sworn in as Director of the Cen SuS.
 Corn and oats supplies in Chicago last week decreased 556,000 bushels each.
 The Rev. James p. O'Connor. pastor of St. Joseph's church, Albany, died there.
 A charter was granted at Dover Del, to the Kane Irrigation Co, capi- tai $2,0O0,000.
 To date Prussian losses during the war in killed wounded and captured, total 1,050,029.
 four story, brick block in Her kimer, N. Y, was destroyed by fire at a loss of $100,OO0.
 Five hundred Italian reservists sail ed from New York on the White Star liner Canopic for Naples.
 By a vote of 26 to 30, the New Jersey Senate defeated the first of the Morriss Canal abandonment bills.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Lord Bradbourne, a Iieuteant in the Grenadier Guards, was killed in ac- tion while serving with his regiment in France.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Two anniversaries, those of the evacuation of Boston by the British troops in the Revolutionary war and the birth of St. Patrick. were cele- brated at Boston under wintry condi- uOnS yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Governor Whitman, Cardinal Farley and other prominent men reviewed the St. Patrick's Day parade up Fifth Ave nue. New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

William Laurence Breese, a prom 1nent New Yorker, who became a uoM puB lo9(qns UslLIa pezITeLnlBu commission in the Royal Horse Guards, was killed in action.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

| Until further notice, the Treasury 1 Department will issue no. war risks
 on vessels bound for the beIIigerent | European countries.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Samuel L. Rogers Of North Carolina was sworn in as Director of the Cen Sus.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

A permit was issued to the Penn sylvania Railroad by the Chicago City Engineer for the beginning of work on the new Union depot.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

According to statement Of the British Admiralty, 166 English mer- chant ships were interned, captured or destroyed up to March 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Five hundred Italian reservists sail ed from New York on the White Star liner Canopic for Naples.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

The Woodbury shoe factory at Der by, N. H., owned for two years by a citizens assication was burned to the ground, throwing 400 workers out of employment and entailing loss of $75,000
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18
President WiIson continued conside,

ing means to settle the Ohio coal strike. Former Governor Cox and Senator Pomerene called on the presi- dent, but said the strike situation had not been discussed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

The exportation of Prussiate acid of soda from Canada was prohibited, eX- cept under special license from the Department of Customs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

Four hundred and eighteen horses, part of a shipment destined for the German army, were placed under quarantine at Dunwoodie, N. Y., be- cause of foot-and-mouth disease,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

In spite of storm of protests, the Jockey Club of Great Britain decided to continue racing throughout England for the coming season.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

A four story, brick block in Her. kimer, N. Y, was destroyed by fire at a loss of $100,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-18

There are now no German members ofthe French Academy of Science, the last four members having their names stricken from the list.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-01
Z TOURNAMENTS
ARE To BE HELD
BY TENNIS CLUB
First VIII Be Ladder Event
and Second Australian Han
dicaDi H, G, Coors Appoint
ed to Governing Board,

The governing h0Hrd of the Tennis
association, completed Boy the appoint
ment Of Horny q. Coors. Jr. phns
two tournaments IN the early season.
one ls TO be q ladder tournaments
from which contestants viii Dec clint
mated by nrTt defeat This tomul-
mcut viii give the board am oppor-
tunitv 10 judge the playing ability Of
the racquet wicldom for the Austra-
liam handicap tournament. the sec-
oud. This viii De- managed under the
Australian system. A very accurate
system of handicaps c1u bee worked
out ON basis of points
Work on the courts az Tenth street
aud central avenue viii Dc com
monced az soon ns a saniclcutb
large amount of dues have been paid
The governing hoard now consists
of T. A. Davis. president W. A. stem
house secretary -tre3surcr A. o.
Wahu 70 u. Hill and Mr. Coors The
other -four were elected a tho meet
Inc held for reorganization purposes
md authorized Co appoint dnh'
member to The board The appoint
mont of Mr. Coora was announced
yesterday
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-01
WELSH BALLAD CAUSES
MEN TO QUIT FIGHTING

London, Feb. 21.-A song into
which a Welsh soldier with mag
niticent voice put his heart and soul,
brought about temporary truce
during the lighting near DiXmude re-
comfy The soldier who writes of the
incident SAYS
ut was miserable night A heavy
rain had nlled the trenches knee
deep with half-frozen mud There
was no sound except the plop' of "a
German bullet aeainst the earth of
the parapct ana the crack of "a Brit
ish rifle in return,
we We're prepared for any break
in the dull misery of our routine
when out of the darkness came a
voice. II was merry Welsh ballad
called Hob deri dando, sung in as
fine voice as one could hear ON the
stage. II was the cheeriest sound /
ever heard Az the end round of app
plause came down the trenches. But
maeine our surprise to hear clappmg
and calls for more, i'm good English.
from the German trenches. There
upon the gallant Welshmon gave us
Mintra Gwen.
Meantime, we realized that not
shot had been fired by either side
during the song. We had forgotten
all about war.
The third song was Glen Wlad
fy Nhadau II was perhaps the first
time The Welsh national anthem was
ever heard ON this dismal Flemish
mor8ss