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The Washington times., 1915-03-02
London Press Jubilant
Over Embargo Decree,
AS "Act Against Piracy

LONDON, March 1.-The British pub
lie today registered hearty approval Of
the allies new plan to starve out Ger
many in retaliation for submarine at
tacks.
The London press gave the govern
ment's announcement of an embargo It's
enthusiastic Endorsement. Everywhere
It was evident that Premier Asquith
struck popular chord in his speech in
the house of commons yesterday.
Following the lead of the prime min
lister himself. the London papers OK
press regret that the United States
and other neu,rals should suffer. But
premier IN his declaration that the allies
would not be swayed from their course
by the protest of any neutral, no mat
ter in what terms it is couched In
erect. they advise neutrals to stand
aside and bear Inconvenience while the
allies deal a death stroke.
This phrase may be the allies loop
hole. If protests from neutrals force
abandonment of the embargo, England
and France will have graceful re-
treat. They can point out that they
merely reserved the right to act If COM
PEELED. but never actually decided to
put the program into operation. They
can explain that Asquiths public
declaration was made for the purpose Of
bringing Germany to her senses and
forcing her to abandon 'inhuman war
fare"
Press Is Jubllant.
The action of the government is
hailed with jubilation by the press,
which has been impatiently demanding
the "stranguation Of Germany" ever
since that country opened it's submarine
warfare. While it Is admitted that pro-
tests from neutral countries probably
will follow the embargo procamation
the naval experts on the newspapers
here are united in declaring that the
precedent set in the American civil war
is .suffic ent to justify the embargo.
The Daily Mail says:
THE allies will, in fact, observe all
the rules laid down by the United States
courts in the blockade of the Southern
coast during the civil war. They will
take every possible step to avoid wan
ton injury to neutrals. But they will
refuse to be bound by a network of
legal subtleties for which Germany has
shown not the slightest regard"
Neutral countries will, of course still
COMPLAIN said the Morning Post.
'Neutrals have always complained in
war since the beginning Of time, but
no neutral has ever succeeded in forcing
the sea power of England to relax its
grip.
Thus at last. after seven months re-
The Washington times., 1915-03-02

slams at tirodno. OStrol"ka and
Przasnysz were easily r"pulscd. but the
third attack was crowned with success.
The Germans found il oppuitun. f."
retire to positions In Poland which they
had previously conquered
"fglc Germans are in doubt whether
the Russians plan to make n great
counter-attack along the whole front
or intend to attempt to drive the
I<aiser's troops behind the East Prus-
sian frontier.
THE Russians are arriving un"xpect-
edly IN great masses in Dukla Pass. in
Salicia and along the Carpathion u
frontier. Both battles are still raging
without success on either side. The
Russians have the advantage of 81
splendid line of communications for the
development of their campaign In Po-
land -
The Washington times., 1915-03-02
Berlin Alarmed by
Fierce Russian Attack,
Is Copenhagen Report

COPENHAGEN, March 1.-The fierce
Russian offensive which is developing
in Poland is causing considerable alarm
in Berlin. according to private advices
received here. The correspondent Of
the National Tidendc at Berlin reports
that pessimism prevails there as to
what is described as the greatest bat
tie OF the whole war.
THE German general staff" says the
correspondent, realizes the Russians
are occupying very favorable positions
in Poland. Both the German and Aus:
trlan stats report fresh Russian troops
are pouring in on both fianks. enabling
Grand Duke Nicholas to launch vigor-
Gus attacks at several points.
1.-The first two attacks of the Rus
The Washington times., 1915-03-02
Allies Blockade Edict
As Submitted TO Bry0l1

Secretary of State Bryan mas made
public the full text of the identical note
presented to the state Department by
the British and French ambassadors
which outlines the allied governments
intention of seizing all vessels and car.
goes destined for or sailing from Ger.
many. The note. which is Identical
with the statement read in parliarnen,
by Premier Asquith. is as follows:
Germany has declared that the
coasts Of France. and the waters
round the british Isles are war
area and has OFFICIALLY notified that
all enemy ships found in that area
will be destroyed and that neutral
vessels may be exposed to danger.
at sight. without regard 70 the
safety Of the crew or passengers.
any merchant vessel under any flag.
As 1t Is not in the power Of the
surface craft in these waters, this
attack can only be delivered by
submarine agency.
THE law and customs Of nations
IN regard to attacks on commerce
have always presumed that the first
DUTY OF the captor Of a merchant
vessel Is to bring 1t before 4 pri:-c
court. where 1t may be tried, where
the regularity Of the capture may
be challenged. and where nautrals
may. recover their cargoes The
sinking Of prizes il in itself a oues-
tionable act to be resorted to only
In extraordinary circumstances and
after provision has been made for
the safety of all the crew Or pas
sengers. If there are passengers on
board. the responsibility for discrimi-
mating between neutral and enemy
vessels. and between neutral and
enemy cargo, obviously rests with
the attacking ship, whose duty It is
to verify the status and character
Of the vessel and cargo and to pre-
serve all papers before sinking or
even capturing 1t. So also Is the hu-
name duty Of providing for tho
The Washington times., 1915-03-02
Vessel Believed to Have
Sunk German Submarine

YARMOUTH. March "A neutral tug
was sent out today to search for wreck
age Of a German submarine which Is
believed to have been destroyed by the
steamship Theodoris, in the English
channel off this port, yesterday
According to Capt. John w. Bell. OF
the Theodoris. a submarine fired "A tor
pedo at his ship. but II missed. Then
the Theodoris was sent ahead at full
speed and rammed the submarine.
Afterward oil was observed on the
surface of the water. the crew Of the
Theodoris concluded that the submarine
had been sunk.
The Washington times., 1915-03-02
French Flag Flies
On Steamer Dacia
Cargo of Cotton Will Remain
Aboard u. S. Ship Until
Prize Court Acts.

BREST. France, March 1.-The
French flag was hoisted over the
American steamer Dacia today. and
the chief naval commissioner took pos
session OF the vessel in the name of
the government.
The Dacia was towcd into tho inner
port by the auxiliary cruiser Europe,
and anchored there.
The cargo. which comprises 1Looo bales
Of cotton. Is still on board, and prob
ably will remain there until the prize
court acts.
The crew. American and natives
Of other neutral countries, will be
landed and repatriatcd i'm conformity
with the rules governing the treatment
Of crews of captured vessels.
The Washington times., 1915-03-02

safety Of the crews of merchant
vessels. whether neutral or enemy.
an obligation upon every belligerent.
ut Is upon this basis that all
previous discussions Of the law for
regulating warfare ut sea have pro-
ceded. A German submarine how
ever. fulflls none Of these obi ga
tions: she enjoys no local command
OF the waters In which SHE operates;
she does not take her captures with
In the Jurisdiction Of Il prize court;
she carries no prize crew which she
no effective means OF discrim mating
between neutral and an enemy
vessel: she does not receive on board
for safety the crew and passengers
OF the vessels she sinks; her met n DDS
of warfare are therefore entirely
outside the scope Of any of the in
terna ational instruments regulating
operations against commerce in time
of war.
THE German declaration substi-
suites indiscriminate destruction for
regulated capture. Germany Is adopt
ing these methods against peaceful
traders and nonCombatant crews
with the avowed object OF prevent
ing commodities of all kinds. includ-
ing food. for the civil population,
from from reaching or leaving the, British
Isles or northern France.
Ilei opponents are therefore
driven to frame retaliatory meas
ures In order In their turn to pre-
vent commodities of any kind from
reaching or leaving Germany. These
measures will. however, be enforced
without risk to neutral ships or to
neutral or noncombatant l'fe and in
strict observance Of the dictates OF
humanity. The British and French
governments will therefore hold
themselves free to detain and take
into port ships carrying goods Of
presumed enemy destinat on, owner
ship: or origin It is not intended to
confiscate such vessels. or cargoes
unless they would otherwise be liable
to condemnation. The treatment Of
vessels and cargoes which have sail
ed before this date will not be
affected"
The Washington times., 1915-03-02

turcd several trenches. Eighty prison
crs and ave mine throwcrs were taken.
Attacks made on Vauduois were re-
pulsed by the Germans.
advantages gained by the Germans
in the Nosgcs during the last few days
have been maintained In spite of vio-
lent counter attacks. The French losses
were especially heavy in an attack yes
terday evening east of COLES.
In the eastern theater of war Rus
sian advances from the southeast and
south of the Augustowo forest failed
Night attacks made by the Russians
northeast of Ilobza and east of Plock
we're rcrIlsed" +"
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SULTAN URGED TO
SUE FOR PEACE NOW
Advisers in ConstantinopIe
Alarmed at Allies Approach,
Express Their Fears.
Continued from First Page.)


back toward the Prussian cities of
expected weakness in the German
lines north OF the. Vistula. the general
stH snss Gss"rsa s 'Gss ss T1 sarn'r
region. Won Hindenburg drew heavily
on General Francois army around
Mlawa and on the German forces
moving toward Warsaw through
Flock.
German Offensive Shattered.
These forces are now massed west
of the niemcn. between -Augustowo
and the fortress Of Grodno. Exhaust
ed and foundering In unfamiliar
swamps. their offensive has been
shattered by Russian artillery com
manding the swamp causeways from
Grodno.
Meanwhile the victorious Russian
army that recaptured Przasnysz OPP
Grating as the right wing OF the Rus
SLAMS north Of Plock, Is sweeping the
Germans back in the region north Of
the Vistula.
The Mlawa- Lipno battle Is the most
important engagement developing IN
| the west. At the other extremity OF
the battle line two important offens-
i've operations have been begun by
! the Cars forces.
Austrians Abandon Base.
Southeast Of Stryzand and around
Roznatow, the Russian drive has de-
veloped great momentum. The Aus
trians are retiring in great disorder
The Austrian base at krasna. south
west Of Stanislau, has been abandon
| ed and there is evidence that the
forces Of the enemy that moved upon
Stanislau in their march toward Lem
berg are preparing to fall back upon
General Ivanoff has begun a new
movement against Czernowitz, the
Bukowina capital. The Russians have
| taken Sadagora. four miles north OF
ICZernowitZ. and are awaiting the ar
rival Of artillery re.enforcements be-
! fore attempting to cross the Pruth tC
an onslaught against Czernowitz.
BERLIN, March 2.-Despite fierce at.
| tacks by the French and Russian troops
| the Germans have succeeded in holding
their positions in both theaters of war
| according to an official report from the
German general stan issued here this
! afternoon.
J 1t says that in the Argonne region OF
France the Germans captured several
! trenches. while in Champagne the at
| tacking French forces suffered enor-
nous losses.
In the eastern war tnehter the HuS-
slams are maintaining an offensive
movement. attacking the Germans AT
| night. but these assaults are being re-
| pulsed
The general staffs report follows:
Renewed attacks by strong French
| forces in the Champagne region have
| already broken down In most instances.
The enemy's losses were enormous un-
! der the German fire. In few places
there were hand-to-hand engagements
yesterday, in all of which our troops
were victorious. They hold their posi-
tions firmly.
"in the Argonne, the Germans cap
The Washington times., 1915-03-02
French Advancing in Champagne;
Foe Renews Shelling of Rheims

PARIS. March 2.-Renewal Of the Ger
man bombardment Of Rheims and
maintenance Of the French advance
against the Germans in the Champagne
region arc the two chief features of this
afternoons official communique. The
Germans made an attack southeast Of
st. Eloi in Flanders. yesterday. but 1t
was repulsed by the British troops.
The operations in Champagne are pro-
ceeding favorably for the French.
though they are working under enor-
nous difficulties because Of severe
weather conditions.
The Washington times., 1915-03-02

ratio to be charged American vessels in
sured by the bureau
In the event that the allies shall de-
clare under the terms OF International
the bureau will decline insurance to
German ports. 1t is stated. on the
ground that there should be no attempt
TO run a legally declared blockade.
Should no specific declaration Of this
should they, nevertheless, establish a
blockade as effectual as one actually
declared. the war risk rate unQuestion-
ably would go up, 1t Is declared. because
o greater risk would be incurred.
Congress Is Apprehensive.
The seriousness of the situation
brought about by the newest reprisaI
against German commerce by the alltez
is not overlooked in Congress.
Not the least serious phase Of 1t Is
the apprehension that although protest
may be made. the British government
will evidently not be turned aside. And
this country Is not expected to go to
greater lengths than to exhaust diplo-
matlc methods.
Senator Stone, chairman of the For
eign Relations Committee, said the
British French embargo would be high
said:
Stone Expects Indemnities.
1.-THE blockade, of course, cuts Off all
our trade with Germany. This is alto
gother apparent. The question of re-
dress to the American shipper and the
American shipowners for losses incurred
through detentions and the refusal of
the allies to permit American commerce
to pass into the ports of Germany and
her ally, Austria Hungary, is one which
i do not feel prepared to take up yet.
Il am convinced that American ship
pers can be, and will be. indemnified for
losses through the blockade. however
sustained. 1 consider this blockade as
similar In many points to the blockade
which Napoleon Bonaparte declared
against the British isles. Subsequent to
that indemnitication for losses was OBJ
tained by the aggrieved ship and cargo
/ owners"
! Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska said:
''The time has come when the neutral
nations should get together and express
In some way their opposition to the ar
bitrary Interpretation of international
law which the belligerent nations seem
disposed to force upon the world.
"As one of the most important of the
neutral powers. the United States
should be one Of the first to adopt a
stand in favor of more consideration
for neutrals. and less interference on
the part Of the belligerents with the
rights and privileges Of the nations at
peace
The Washington times., 1915-03-02

has such a splendid influence as to
justify its use in all cases of coming
mother hood. 1t has been generally
! commended for years and Years and
nose who have used il speak in high
est praise OF the immense relief il
uffords. Particularly 90 these know
. g mothers speak OF The absence of
luOrning sickness. absence of strain
un the liganents and freedom from
nose many other CiStreSses usually
looked forward to with such concern
There is no question but what
Mothers Friend" has a marked fem
Gcncy to relieve the mind and this OF
itself in addition to the physical re-
lief has given 1t very wide popu.
Arity among women.
You can obtain "MOthcr's Friend" ~
, imost any drug store. 1t has helpe5
4 host of mothers to complete rs.
. OVery.
1t is prepared only by BraGfek
Regulator Co. S0l Lamar Bldg, At
.tnta Ga.
Avoid the many Worthless substl-
uies -AdVt.
The Washington times., 1915-03-02

spite. the silent pressure Of sea power
is to be applied to Germany In earnest.
'Of the capacity Of the allies to exert
such pressure not the slightest doubt
need be felt at all. The fact that 1t has
of battleships, including the new won
derful superdreadnaught Queen Eliza
beth to the far-off Dardanelles is In it.
self proof that our margin Of force 10
abundant"
More Drastic Action Urged.
The most radical proposition is put
forth by the Morning Post, which advo-
Gates the abolition OF the prize claims
committee. 1t says:
Neutral countries will Of course COM
plain. Neutrals have always complained
in war time since the beginning OF time.
but 10 neutral has ever succeeded In
forcing the seapower of England to re-
lax its grip.
e ut is probable that neutrals. when
treated with complete courtesy and re-
spect by Great Britain. France, Russia.
and Japan will. on their side. frankly
recognize their position and continue to
endure these inconveniences which we
all deplore. but which are not. after az
the greatest of the misfortunes which
affect the groaning world
Called Policy of Reason.
According to the Times. Great Britain S
present hostile move to isolate Germany
and Austria from the balance OF the
world was based upon the policy OF
reason" 1t says, in part:
We base our policy upon reason,
common sense, and justice and in car
rying it out we shall observe the rules
Of honesty and the precepts of human
ity. That is Epgland's answer to the
German blockade-a device utterly un-
reconcilable with all the principles by
which real blockades are. regulated and
subject to which they are alone al
lowed"
The Washington times., 1915-03-02
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District of CO.
hmhia-Partly cloudy tonight and We'd
resday; temperature tonight near freez-
ing.
Maryland--Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday: temperature tonight near
winds.
NIRGlNIA-Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday; gentle to moderate westerly
winds.
The Washington times., 1915-03-02

q p pIlCatiOn known
as " NJ o t h 9 r s
f,rlend.' During
the period Of er-
pectancy II is ap-
piled 20 the abb
oominal q muscles
and is designed to
sOOthe the intri-
ca te network Of
nerves involved.
In IhlS manner IL
The Washington times., 1915-03-02
Canada's First Army
Reports 1923 Killed

TORONTO. March Am official an
nonncement today gives total Of 1913
Canadian soldiers Of the fSst con.
tingent killed in action up to date
The Washington times., 1915-03-02
Boy or Girl
Great Question!

This brings to many minds an old
and tried family remedy-an external
The Washington times., 1915-03-02
TEMPERATURES
AFFLECK'S.

The temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
and AffleCk's:
The Washington times., 1915-03-02
TIDE TABLE.

High tide-S:3l a, IN. and SOL p. m.
Low tidG-2:i0 a. III. and 3.0l p. IN.
The Washington times., 1915-03-02

Sun TABLE.
SSu rises.........G:Sl Sun sets..,......5. sc
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Jennie Jackson, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the under signed. Lester Jackson, Executor of the last Will and Testament of Jennie Jackson. deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within four (4 months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the said Executor at Room II. Prescott National Bank Building, Prescott, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said County of Yavapai. Dated this 30th day of November, 1915.
 LESTER JACKSON,
 Executor of the last Will and
 Testament of Jennie Jackson,
 deceased.
 First pub. Dec. 1, St, (W).
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01

friends, and join his wife, who ha. been a guest for a few days of MT and Mrs. (. T. Joslin.
 Valley Visitor.
 G. NJ. D. Akard of Kirkland valley was an arrival yesterday to spend Thanksgiving day in this city with friends. He states that range condi- tions for this time of the year are sat isfactory, and cattle continue in good form to enter the winter.
 Nearing Completion. George Mcdonnell, chief engineer of the Gray Eagle Reduction Co.,, who was a visitor to the city yesterday, stated the new ore custom plant at Mayer, is nearing completion, and will soon begin operating. The out look for large patronage from miners is gratifying, he says.
 Finish Assessment.
 Thomas Williams fas returned to the city after completing annual title work on his group of three claims, South of the Copper Chief in the Black Hills range, and in a few days leaves for Alameda, Cal, his home. Before next summer he expects to re- turn to establish a camp and sink 100 feet.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
Cared For Dr. Shrum.

Mrs. John Hudgens, wife of assist ant Chief of Police Hudgens in Je- rome, left for that city Sunday after caring for Dr. Shrum at the Mercy hospital for two weeks. The Jerome doctors quick recovery was greatly due to the efforts of Mrs. Hudgens who was especially called from the copper city to nurse him.
 Attractive Country.
 MT. and Mrs. Stephen Lynch oi Berlin, Maryland. who are passing through to Southern Arizona for the winter, are very agreeably impressed with Prescott, Mrs. Lynch informing acquaintances that they will remain until the end of the week, as the country is attractive and the climate is charming" They are to return in the spring for a months sojourn, wis iting Castle Hot Springs later. This is their first trip west of the Missis- sippi and they come to visit daugh- ter in Phoenix, and son near Tucson.
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Superior Court of Yavapai
 County, State of Arizona. In the matter of the estate of Katie
 A. Coughran, deceased.-In Pro
 bate No. ll73.
 Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned, administrator of the Estate of Katie A. Coughran, deceased, to creditors of and all persons having claims against said deceased to ex- hibit such claims, with the necessary vouchers, within four (4) months at ter the first publication of this notice, to said administrator, at the law of fees of O'Sulliyan & Morgan, Bank of Arizona building, Prescott, Ari- zona, which said office the under signed selects as his place of business i'll ali matters connected with said estate.
 EDWARD H. COUGHRAN,
 Administrator of the Estate of
 Katie A. Coushran, deceased.
 First publication Nov. 3. St. (W).
Weekly journal-miner., 1915-12-01
SUMMONS

Tn the Superior Court of Yavapai County, State of Arizona.
 Thomas Taylor, Plaintiff. versus: Sarah Jane Taylor. Defendant Summons No. 6553.
 Action brought in the Superior Court of Yavapai County, State of Arizona. The State of Arizona Sends Greetings to Sarah Jane Taylor.
 lou are hereby summoned and re- quired to appear in an action brought against you by the abovenamed plain tiff in the Superior Court of Yavapai County, State of Arizona, and answer the complaint filed with the Clerk of this Court at Prescott, In said County Ia copy of which complaint accom- panies this Summons), within twenty days (exclusive of the day of service), after the service upon you of this Summons, if served in this County; in all other cases thirty days, after the service of this Summons upon you (exclusive of the day of service).
 And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer the complaint as above required, plaintiff viii take judgment by default against you and judgment for costs and dis bursements in this behalf expended.
 Given under my hand and seal of said Court, at Prescott, this 18th day oi November, A. D. 1915. (ScaD P. J. FARLEY,
 Clerk. By A. L. JONES, Deputy.
 First pub Nov. Y, 1915. CW).