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Evening star., 1915-02-02
Denies Bryan Statement.

The matter was precipitated by Rep
resentative Humphrey, who denied the
Secretary of States denial that there
is no communication from the British
government protesting against the
ship purchase. Mr.. Humphrey said
Since / came on this floor l have
been informed by member of this
House that he received the informa =
tion directly from the British embassy
that recently communication was
presented to the State Department by
the British amba ssador setting forth
the attitude of the British government
in the matter of the purchase OF the
interned German vessels.
This communication was in response
to a request for information presented
by Secretary Bryan"
Representative Mann also said that
reliable information seemed to point
to the conclusion that although there
NAV be no formal letter there is or
has been a communication of some sort
which would make the substantial ia ct
correct.
Underwood Replies.
Representative Underwood replied to
the republican critics as follows:
"Of all people" said he, the Pres-
dent Of the United States would be the
last man IL involve tins country in q
war unjustihcd. No matter what you
may think of the reasons for this leg
islation. no matter whether you think
II is wise or not from governmental
or economic standpoint, there is no
man who will say on his honor as q
man and as member of Congress that
the President would commit any overt
act that would involve this country in
unfrieRd1y relations with any nation
in the world"
In his conference with newspaper-
men, Secretary Bryan was asked nu-
merous questions about the alleged
note. He was asked IL he had dis
cussed the subject involved in the ship
ping bill with any representative OF
any foreign government"
81 am not willing" replied the Secre-
tary"to discuss with any foreign gov
ernm4nt the manner in which the
power. il conferred, will be exercised"
Refuses to Discuss Point.
The Secretary was asked if any OF
the foreign governments had present
ed their views regarding the transfer
of ships He said he did not caro- to
discuss questions that were mot con-
nected with this particular proposi-
ton" and intimated that published re-
ports had associated notes received
some time ago on various phases Of the
ship registry question with an appli-
cation to the pending bill.
while you were away, the Secre-
tary was told. 1.-The statement was made
that the British ambassador had said
to you that the British government
would look upon the transfer of any
vessel now interned in American ports
German and Austrian vessels-as an
unGeutral act.
Go to the person who gave you that
statement and let him confirm it." suE-
Eested Mr.. Bryan.
At the British embassy Sir Cecil
Spring Rice refused to see newspaper
men or discuss the published reports
Evening star., 1915-02-02

Then the Senate convened. Senator
La Toilette, who had conferred with
democratic leaders early in the day.
offered an amendment to the bill which
would provide that the government
could lease none of Its ships to be ac
quired to a private firm or corporation
for period longer than six months
and that such leases should stipulate
the rates and fares to be charged for
transportation of freight and pas
sengers.
Senator Burton introduced two resolu
tons bearing on the ship purchase ques-
ton.
One would request the Secretary of
State TO inform the Senate whether he has
heard from any reliable foreign source
what would be the attitude of the bel
ligerent nations toward the purchase by
the United States of ships Of belligerentS.
Seeks Light on overtures.
The other would request the Secre-
tary of the Treasury to inform the
Senate whether any agents of his de-
partment had made overtures or in
quiries to owners Of vessels flying flags
OF belligerent nations looking toward
their purchase by this government, or
whether any agents of such vessels
had made overtures to officers or
agents of the United States concerning
offers OF sale.
on request of Senator Fletcher con-
sideration of the resolutions was de-
ferred until tomorrow.
Senator Poindexter proposed an
amendment to the shipping bill to pro-
vide that no belligerent ships be pur-
chased and that government ships
be operated to or from European ports
during the war.
Chances Are Probable.
Mr.. Wilson in his talk with news
paper men today said that changes
probably would be made in the bill, but
that they would not affect the princi
pies Of tho measure in any manner. He
said tho progressives had always sup
ported the general principle of the pro-
posed law and wanted certain modifica-
tions that would not be Questionable.
He did not go into details regarding
the proposed changes.
When asked II the acceptance of these
changes would ALLEVIATE democrats now
supporting the measure and who were
reported to De opposed to the amend
ments, he said he did not understand
that there would be any alteration in
the lineup as 1t now stands. The
addition Of four or five progressive re-
publican votes to the bill was today
the bill through. In fact, tho President
told his newspaper audience that no
body need worry about tho defeat of
the bill. 1t was going through all
right, he asserted with emphasis.
Price Of Assistance.
The price of progressive assistance.
It Is said in some quarters. is an out
and-sut Govenpent-ownership bill.
eliminating the provisions that the
ships may later be leased or disposed
Of to private concerns or individuals
The President, however. pointed out. in
| reply to questions. that nothing now
put in the bill In the way OF declara-
ton as to policy would bind future
Congresses.
| Most of the progressive contention
has been for giving the law the ap-
| pearance of a permanent enterprise on
| the part of the government. their next
| contention being the elimination of
partisan control by the appointment Of
| a board of non-partisan character.
This has already been met by the eau
] Gus bill making the board consist Of
Evening star., 1915-02-02

resignation accepted. effective January
20. 1915.
Past Assistant Paymaster E. NJ.
Hacker. from navy yard. Washington.
d. c.. to South Dakota.
Past Assistant Pa! master E r. VII.
son, from South Dakota to homo and
wait orders.
CHIEF Gunner w G. Smith. from Tall
lahassee to Alabama
Chief Machinist &. II. Gilhuley, to
Naval Academy. Annapolis. Nd.
Machinist Frank Smith. from assist
ant inspector of coal. Baltimore, to
Missouri
Machinist w. H. Muelhause. to Balti-
more, Md, as inspector of coal.
Naval Movements.
The Lebanon arrived at Newport
February /, the Iroquois at Mare Is
land February /. the Maryland at Ma
zatlan January 30 and the San Diego
at San Diego January 81.
The Montana sailed from Guanta-
namo. January 80, for Port au Prince
the Des Mones from Charleston
Morris. from Newport. February /. for
New York yard: the Arethusa from
Port. Arthur. Tex. February /, for
Guantanamo; the Hannibal from Boston,
February l. for Guantanamo; the Ten
nessee from Alexandria, February 2
for Jaffa, and the Callao from Hong
kong, February ,. for cruise up West
river.
The Parker. at Guantanamo bay, has
been ordered to proceed to the navy
yard. New York.
Upon the departure of the Hannibal
from Guantanamo about thhe 10th In
stant the mail address of the vessel
will change from In care Of the post
master. New York city" to lin case of
the postmaster New Orleans. La"
The Benham and Balch. at Guantan
amo bay, have been ordered to Pensa-
cola. to arrive by the 18th instant, for
final trials.
The Marietta and Machias have been
placed in reserve at the New York
navy yard.
Evening star., 1915-02-02

The plan 10 to relieve 10000 persona
within a short time By giving than
five hours day employment n ~
cents an hour. and q lunch for .
cents.
At one shop men mako bandages ana
other articles used in city institutior,A,
and are permitted to repair their owp
clothing. About 800 women In another
selves and their families from maSS-
rial furnished by the committee.
Evening star., 1915-02-02
DOCTORS WILL TESTIFY
IN HU.TCH|NS CONTEST
Justice Anderson Rules They May
Give Certain Evidence Under
Restricted Conditions.

| No testimony was heard today st the
trial before Justice Anderson and q
jury Of tho contest over the will Of
| Stilson Hutchins. Attorney Frank J.
Hogan of counsel for the caveator. Leo
Hutchins. offered to call as witnesses
Drs. z. T. Sewers and william Gerry
Morgan, who had been attending ply
sicians to Mr. Hutchins during the year
In which was made the will in con-
troversy.
| He also gave notice that he would
call to the witness stand DR.. Smith Ely
JelliHe of New York, one OF the alien
lists who testified at the Thaw trial.
! Basis of Objections.
! Counsel for Walter S. Hutohins OBJ
| jected to the Introduction of tho testi-
| money of tho physicians and the
alienst.
| The lawyers in their objection say
that the attending phvsic.an may not
| be called after the death of patient
and be allowed to testify as to his
condition, physical and mental, because
! their information Is the result OF conf
/ Dental communications.
The objection to DR.. Jeliffes testi-
mony is said to be based on the fact
! that Or. Jeliffe was called to see Mr.
Hutchins in 1911
! Doctors May Testify.
| Late this afternoon Justice Anderson
announced his decision that the physi-
| clans may testify conditionally. He
| held that their testimony is competent
| as to Information and knowledge OBJ
| tained in two ways, but is otherwise
not to be received.
| The doctors may testify. says the
| court, as to communications made by
a. patient not in reference to any ex-
isting OF supposed ailment or diseas Sc
and constituting no part of the dis
cussion respecting such.
They may also tell of any knowledge
| obtained not from personal exam
| ination. but from general observation
such as other persons. whether physi-
| clan or layman. would obtain from
| palpabl and obvious facts.
Evening star., 1915-02-02
LEAP FROM SHIP 10 LAUNuH.
japanese Dignitaries Jump - Ayatd
Night Aboard Itnu,

SAN FRANCrsCo. February A~>AA>
miral Baron shiGeto DewA person a.
representative of the Emperor Of yApsn n
to mako the cruise with tho Amerioa q
fleet through the Panama canal TO In 1
Panama Pacific exposition: Baron Ito
and a number of other japanese dis .
nitartes made q flying leap last night
from the ladder of the liner Chty
Maru to q launch alongside.
Owing to = storm the steamer WhSoh
arrived from tho orient yesterday was
unable to make her berth. and. to avoid
spending tho night on board, the Japa-
nese visitors took their perilous Jump.
Evening star., 1915-02-02
QU|bb[lNG OVER NOTE.
CHARGED IN THE HOUSE
State Department Accused of Side.
stepping on Alleged Ship
Purchase Protest.

Charging the State Depa rtment with
quibbling and sidestepping in reference
to the. published statement that the
British government had sent a letter
stating firm opposition to the pro-
posed purchase of interned ships, re-
publicans in the House yesterday had
the democrats on the defensive for an
hour. In combating the charges made
against the party Representative I'm
derwood, the democratic floor leader,
laid it down as principle that the
country need not fear that President
Wilson intends to involve this country
in a War
Evening star., 1915-02-02
Names of Several Men Con-
sidered for Service in
Southern Republic.
NEEDED TO LOOK after
INTERESTS OF THE U. S.
Resumption of Train Service Be
tween Capital and Vera Cruz
Reported to State Department.

| Administration officials today were
| considering names of several men for
service in Mexico. but none had yet
| been selected. Among them is Duval
! West, formerly federal attorney at
San Antonio. who, Secretary Bryan
said was coming to Washington for
conference.
IL was thought probable that Mr..
West would be selected. but no decision
has been reached The purpose of his
mission to Mexico City, it was stated
authoritativelE. will be to cooperate
with the Brazilian minister in looking
after American interests in Mexico lie
would not be accredited to any factlon,
but would be an unofficial agent
through whom President Wilson and
Secretary Bryan may make such repre-
sentations may be necessary from
time to time for the protection of
American interests.
So far as is known, there is no lnten-
ton of sending an emissary for the
specific purpose of composing the situa-
ton, as the Washington government has
not changed its policy of allowing the
themselves.
OMcial Shot in a Quarrel.
The Mexican collector of customs at
Nogales. Sonora. is reported to have shot
the prefect of the town in a quarrel be-
tween the two officials. the cause Of which
was not given, the State Department was
Informed today.
Resumption of train service between
Mexico City and Vera Cruz was reported
In dispatches today to the State Depart
ment.
The general belief in Vera Cruz. how
ever it was stated. was that the rail
communica ton with Mexico City would
last only few days. All news from
Piedras Negras is censored, and the au-
ton, a dispatch said. which added that
many officers from the interior had
arrived there.
ANY foreigner at Tampico found aid
ing the enemy in any way will be
promptly executed. is the substance of
les, military commander of the Car
rama forces at Tampico, according to
a message to the State Department
from American Consul Bevan at Tam
pico.
Alarmed for Safety of British.
Alarmed for the safety Of British
subjects in Mexico City as the result
of the reported cutting off by the Zap
alta forces of the main supply of water
British embassy called at the State
Department last evening to inquire
what the department had heard about
conditions there. He was told that,
according to the American govern
ments advices, the city had an ade-
uuate water supply to meet its neces-
stiles, and that there had been no re-
ports of acts of violence in the Mexi-
can capital.
Evening star., 1915-02-02
$115,0OO FOR UNEMPLOYED.
Fund to Give Work and to Advance
Cash in Operation.

NEW YORK, February 2-Elbert II
Gary announces that 81 Ii, 900 has been
raised to establish emergency work
shops for unemployed men and women,
and to form an emergency loan fund.
Mr.. Gary said that 1t is necessary to
raise three times this amount
There are now in operation thirty
four emergency shops. which in CO.
operation with other organizations Of
fer relief to $500 men and women.
Evening star., 1915-02-02
Women's Hats to Advance in Cost.

CHICAGO, February 2.-Hats for
women are to be more expensive this
year, if styles displayed at the con-
vention of tho National Association of
Milliners here today are followed.
Hand work will be responsible for the
increase in price. 1t was said. Hand
made grapes and flowers will be the
chief decorat tions of the late summer
creations Tailor hats are to be popu-
lar. but the newest novelty, which. it
is expected, will be worn much, is a
high hat, fashioned like a mans opera
hat!
Evening star., 1915-02-02
NO DEFICIT LEGISLATION.
President Declares Income Tax Prob.
ably Will Meet Needs.

No legislation is necessary, in Presi-
dent Wilson's opinion, to meet the
Treasury deficit. He said It was believed
the income tax would be sufficient to
meet the governments expenses. hut that
estimates were always uncertain.
In reply to a question. the President
remarked that it was not now contem-
plated to extend the war tax for six
months. as had been suggested. but
added, as an afterthought. that il the
war continued indefinitely something
additional might have tc be done 10
meet the falling off In duties.
Evening star., 1915-02-02
Sues Baker for Alleged Injuries.

Simon Flegman. baker, is named
defendant In suit to recover 5000
damages. filed in the Disarict Suprcm"
Court, by Diogenes y. Dc Ford
Through attorneys Fred Beall and +.
c. putton, the plaintiff says she was
injured by being knocked down 10y
a bakery wagon belonging to the de-
fendant.
Evening star., 1915-02-02
CHANGES NOT AUTHORIZED.
No Fund Available for Projected
improvements in Pension Building.

The desire of the pension bureau to
1na.e alterations to the building and
provide 81 filing room is for the present
defeated by the lack of any appropria-
tlon to pa$ for the necessary altera-
Tons.
NlthouSh ttc steel shelving proposed
in the plan may be regarded. when set
uu as :. ilinG cabinet. and possibly
come within expenses permitted ioi
1nisceil:neous purposes. the controller
OF the Treasury. George +. Downey. de-
cidcs that the general work coutem-
plated is evidently building alterations
and therefore Unauthorized
Evening star., 1915-02-02
EARTH SHOCKS IN ENGLAND.
One Miner Killed in Yorkshire
Pits Rendered Unworkable.

LONDON, February .. c:20 pm
Earth shocks occurred last night in a
number of districts in Yorkshire.
One miner was killed and many had
narrow escapes. owing to the shaking
down of coal in the pits. In some
cases the pits were rendered unwork-
able by the fall of coal.
Evening star., 1915-02-02
Alsatian Stork Visits Paris.

PARIS, February "a great crowd
assembled yesterday afternoon in the
Place de La Bastille to watch an Al
satan stork which had alighted on the
wings of the statue of Liberty on ths
top of the July column, erected in hon
or of the heroes of the revolution 81
July, 1880. The fact that an Alsatian
bird had taken refuge in Paris was
declared by some of tho spectators to
be a good augury.
Evening star., 1915-02-02
German Army Commanders Metals

LONDON, February "A dispatch to
the Times from Berne. Switzerland,
dated Monday. says: This morning
before noon all stocks of copper, tin,
nickel. antimony, aluminium and hard
lead. whether in a manufactured state
or not, even including copper wire and
copper refuse. had to be reported to
the military authorities throughout
Germany who have Communicated
them everywhere"
Evening star., 1915-02-02
Bernstor1f's Son Gets Iron Cross.

BERLIN. via London. February e
Emperor William today personally con-
ferred the iron cross. first class, on
DR.. Gustave Krupp Won Bohlen und
Halbach, head of the Krupp iron
works. Count Gunter Won Bernstorff,
son of the German ambassador to the
United States. has also been awarded
tho iron cross.
Evening star., 1915-02-02
Statement by O. +. A LonguA
To the Editor Of 1Ns Stasi

10 he Edftof OF IhV St1Yt
noticed IN your pager Of FTfds-
last that there was an article whore
some Harris was accused Of shooting
at Charles Lonsus. There r. no other
person by that name in Warrington,
and I desire to state that ! was not At
all implicated in tho affair
CHAS. F. A. LOEGCH
Evening star., 1915-02-02
UNABLE TO GIVE DECISION.
Question Submitted by Recorder
Net Made Clear to Controllel.

Whether pay for holidays and halt
holidays. heretofore denied 10 employees
o. the Office OF recorder Of deeds. IS
rishtfully belonging TO them depends
upon the terms of their employment
Finding nothing in the law regarding
the compensation of clerks of this Of
nee, and not being advised of the terms
OF employment. the controller or the
Treasury George +. Downey, declines
to solve the reference of the recorder
of deeds as TO whether or not he should
pay per diem employees for holidays
when s,cb HOLIDAYS occur during the
period of their pay status.
t'ustomer-Is this an up-to- date doll?
Clerk-YeS madam. ii says, " oteS
for women -, ,'bica.ro News
Evening star., 1915-02-02
Naval Orders.
WHEN YOU WASH YOUR
HAIR DON'T USE SOAP

Most soaps and prepared sham
poos contain to much alkali, which
is very injurious, as it dries the
scalp and makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use is just plain
muIsified cocoanut oil. for this is
pure and entirely greaseless. It's
very cheap, and beats soaps or any
thing else all to pieces. You can get
This at any drug store, and a few
ounces will last the whole family
for months.
Simply moisten the hair with
water and rub it in. about a tea
spoonful is all that is required. 1t
makes an abundance of rich, creamy
lather cleanses thoroughly, and
rinses out easily. The hair dries
quickly and evenly, and is soft.
fresh-looking, bright, fluffy, wavy
and easy to handle. Besides. 1t
loosens and takes out every particle
of dust, dirt and dandruff.
Evening star., 1915-02-02
Kaiser to Inspect Naval Base

BERLIN, February ,, via London.
ESQ p.m-Emperor William will leave
Berlin tomorrow for Wilhelmsshafen,
OIL the North sea. to inspect the Ger
man naval base there.
Evening star., 1915-02-02
ARMY-NAW.
Army Orders.

Mai. Frederic D. Evans is relieved
from detail in the adjutant generals
department and assigned to the 4th
Infantry.
Acting Dental Surgeon Charles F.
sherwood is relieved from duty at
Schofield barracks, Hawaii, and VIII
proceed to his home for annulment OF
contract.
Resimental @ NJ. Serst. William NJ
GauS 18th Cavalry, is p!aced upon tns
retired list ~
is assigned to the 18th Infantry.
capt. Robert S Welsh. 6th Field Ar
tiIiery. is detailed for service IN the
Quartermaster Corps.
assigned to the 9th Infantry.
Leave of absence for twenty-five
DAYS is granted acting Dental Surgeon
charles E. Sherwood.
Leave of absence for fifteen DAYS Is
granted Capt Harry F. Dalton. 23d In
Leave of absence for one month Is
granted Capt. Francis II. Pope Quar-
tcrmaster Corps.
Chaplain Thomas l.. Kelley. recently
appointed. is assigned to the Porto
Rico Regiment of Infantry Cha
Kelley Will proceed to Fort Slocum,
n Y. for duty and for instruction
untii further orders.
cant Frederick c. Stritzinger, jr.,
Ouartermaster Corps, is assigned to the
23d Infantry.
second Lieut.. George G. Seaman. field
artillery. is assigned to the 9Th Field
Artillery Fort Sill. Okla
Leave of absence for two months is
granted Capt. Lochlin w. Caffey, 10th
Infantry.
Naval Orders.
Lieut. ]. A. Monroe. from navy yard,
Mare Island, Cal, to navy yard. Puget
Sound, Wash.
Ensign Fl. III. Little. from South Da-
Eota to Milwaukee.
Assistant Surgeon Louis Lehrfeld,
Evening star., 1915-02-02
CONGRESSIONAL CLUB
ELECTION TOMORROW
Mrs. Pomerene of Ohio and Mrs.
Hayes of California Candi-
dates for President.
BY Webster.

Women are going to exercise the bal
lot privilege in Washington tomor-
row The polls are to be open almost
all day. and there is considerable in
terest in the result of lively cam
paiEn.
II is the annual election of the Con
gressional Club, and the balloting Is
to be at the new clubhouse, 2001 New
Hampshire avenue. The meeting starts
at 1o:3O. and following committee re-
ports the election is to be held.
Mrs. Duncan U. Fletcher. the president
cannot seek reelection. There is q
lively contest for this Office between
the supporters of Mrs. Atlee Pomerene
wife of the senator from Ohio. and
Mrs. f. A. Hayes, wife of the repre-
sentative from California.
Vice Presidential Candidates.
There are five vice presidents to be
chosen, and there are ten candidates
Mrs. Edward T. Taylor Of Colorado
Mrs Stephen G. Porter of Pennsyl-
vania. Mrs. Gordon Lee Of Georgia
Mrs. George W. Fairchild of New York
Mrs. Albert B. Cummins of Iowa, Mrs
Joseph W. Ryrns of Tennessee, Mrs
Percy e Quin of Mississippi. Mrs Rob
Frank w Mondell of Wyoming and
Mrs. Charles f. Townsend of Michigan
Candidates for recording secretary
are Mrs. Edward Keating of Colorado
and Mrs. Henry 6. Danforth OF Ne"
York: for corresponding secretary. mrs
William r. Smith or Texas ana Mis
.Ioseph ]. Russell of Missouri, and for
trea surer, Mrs. James F. ByIpes OF
south Carolina and Mrs. Andrew j
Volstead of Minnesota.
Evening star., 1915-02-02
j. s. WILL NOT TAKE
CHANCE ON STRIFE
Continued from First PaseJ
Leasing Amendment,

is amended in the way / think it should