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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
Hazing at Annapolis
Stirs Navy Officers

Washington, June ga searching
inquiry into the charges made by Mid
shipman Charles VI. Reagle that haz-
ing has been going on at the Naval
Academy despite drastic orders is con-
sidered probable by naval officers here.
In view Of Secretary Daniels's antipa-
thy TO the custom, il is believed that
almost his first act on his return 20
the capital will be TO order an inves-
tigation Of hazing n Annapolis.
The statements Of Midshipman Rea-
gle astonished naval officers here. who
said they had heard nothing OF hazing
AT the academy for several years. Rea-
giles story Of humiliating and tantaliz-
ing "tortures" 20 which he was sub
Jected by upper classmen caused
amusement as well as establishment.
While the general comment was that
the stunts" were not serious and
would only take the freshness out OF
the freshes" without doing bodily
harm, the officers realize the strong
popular sentiment against hazing.
Il is limited that If Secretary Daniels
ignored the hGzing charges the House
Committee on Naval Affairs will not.
Members of that committee are known
10 object strongly 10 hazing. Several
Representatives are interested in the
question because sons and relatives of
their friends have suffered from haz-
ing, and chance 10 attack the system
would be welcomed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
DERNBURG TO HELP
FRAME BERLIN NOTE
Expects to Reach Germany To-
night and Confer at Once on
German Answer to u. S.

Berlin, June 25.-Dr. Bernhard Dern-
burg, returning from the United States
on the Norwegian steamer Bergens-
ford. has sent a wireless message to
relatives here saying he expects TO
reach Berlin Saturday evening.
II has been learned or good author
ity that Dr. pernhu-s will Immediately
be called into consultation concerning
the forthcoming German answer to the
second American note on the Lusitanla
incident.
Christiania. June 25.-The steamer
3ergensfjord, on which DR.. Bernhard
Dernburg was a passenger on his way
from the United States to Germany, ar
rived last night at Bergen after beng
detained at Kirkwall, Scotland, by the
British authorities.
During the detention OF the Bergcns-
ford at Kirkwall DR.. Dernburg was
not examined by British officials, mere
~ giving his word of honor that ne
did not bring with him any documents
whose transmission would be harmful
10 the Allied cause. When the pass
ports of the steamers passengers were
examined il was required that they
show their American citizenship papers
DR.. Bernburg was met at Bergen by
representatives of German, Norwegian
and American newspapers, but he hatly
refused to be interviewed or TO issue
any statement regarding his mission in
America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
WAR PRISONERS GRUMBLe
Germans in France Complain
of Lack Of Straw Hats.

Berlin tby wireless 70 Sayville' \.
". June 25.-lrcluded in the news
TENS given out to-day by the Overseas
News Agency were the following:
"A dispatch from Berne, Switzerland,
saws that Drs. Eugeter and DemnrYai
have published reports OF VISITS 70
French prison camps, in the majority
Of which they declare conditions were
unsatisfactory in one way or another.
Either the sanitary conditions were
poor or the food poor or the com
manders or supervisors OF the camp
tactless. the doctors reported. occa-
sionnlly, they said, prisoners were con,
PEELED TO work in the hot sun for ten
or eleven hours without suitable pro-
lection for the head by straw hats,
many who were unused 10 such WORK
succumbing to the hardships.
Many camps, the doctors added con
tanned wounded prisoners who we're IN
need of hospital treatment. PUNISH
ment for breaches of discipline, they
declared. was very rigorous, the only
exception being the prison ships AZ
Bordeaux. the prisoners on board max
ing no complaint of their treatment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
GERMANS DENY USE
OF GAS INHUMANE
Explain That Enemy Mere,
" Has TO Withdraw to
Escape Effects.

Rorlin. June 25.-A semi-official
statement has been issued here OK
plainirC and defending the German use
Of asphxiating gases, n.
The first point made is that the Brit
ish and French employed such gases oe-
fora tho Germans. The statement cites
tho text of a communication, dated Feo-
mary 2l. said to have been issued by
fhe French Ministry Of War, describing
two sorts of projectiles designed to pro:
duce a sitting gas and the mode OF
their usage.
The German statement refers to al
legged reports published in American
nowsnapers that the Lusitania carried
$50 900 pounds of tetra-chloride OF tn
consigned to the French government
and intended for the production OF
asphyXiatinC gases.
Speaking of alleged efforts to arouse
American sympathies against Ger
many for her use Of the gas, me
statement says the pTovlso against
the use of gas in The Hague ConVeh-
ton, adopted against the votes OF tne
American delegates, was added TO 'hS
protocol of the meeting that " na I
not been proved that smells WIN
as2hyxiatinP gases were an NM
or unnecessarily cruel method OF war
The German statement finally com
mares the use of gas with the inunda-
ton of lighting areas, instancIng me
flooding of the region OF Nieuport Dy
the Belgians, and argues that D0Ih
methods are equally humane and tha'
an enamv merely needs to withdraw
10 escape their effects.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
Mystery in Addition to
Guard to Prevent Un-
neutral Messages.
GERMANS ARRIVAL
POSSIBLE REASON
Officials Puzzled by Berlin's
Action in Ordering Two
Experts to Station.
prom n" Tribune Bureau J

Washington, June No explana-
ton was given to-day IN the Navy De-
partment or the Department Of Justice
for the sending Of an additional navy
censor to the Sayville, Long Island,
wireless station, through which pass
official communications between the
German government and its embassy
here and from which there is a direct
wire to the summer home of the en-
bassy at Cedarhurst, Long Island.
Lieutenant H. W. Mccormack was
detached from the New York Navy Yard
and sent to join the censors at Say
vile as a result of recent conferences
of Secretaries Lansing, Daniels and
Redfeld and Commissioner Of Naviga-
ton Chamberlain on the question Of
enforcing neutrality at wireless sta
tions. It had been generally thought
that the reglar force Of censors was
adequate to prevent neutrality viola
tions.
1t is understood however, that COM
plants have been received that the
Germans have not observed neutrality
in messages sent out by the Sayville
station.
An investigation Of the connection
Of Captain Jonathan Zenneck with the
Sayville station has been under way
since June IL, directed by Assistant
Attorney General Warren. Captain
Zenncck served Germany in the Bel
gian campaign as a captain of marines.
In wireless experiments he had been
closely associated with Professor
Braun, Of the University of Strassburg,
who was sent here with him. Both
are regarded as among the best wire
less authorities in the world. Since
his arrival the closeness with which
Captain Zenneck has stuck TO the Say
vile plant has caused comment.
Just why Captain Zenneck was sent
by Germany TO Sayvile. wnerc every
message il supposed to be censored
has been a mystery to American Off
Gals, and hence the investigation by
the Department Of Justice. 1t is
thought this investigation may have
had something to do with adding
Lieutenant Mccormack to the Sayville
censors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
BLAMES HAZING
FOR MILDLY THEFTS
Continued from page |

understand clearly their attitude and
that grave suspicion is resting upon
them. that their whole code Of morals
is Oh trial" the midshipmen have is
sued "declaration of principles" in
connection with the "gouging' scandal.
The paper was filed with Superin-
tendent Fullam and with that officers
reply was posted aboard all of the ships
Of the practice squadron to-day.
Decrying the necessity Tor making
such a statement and taking the stand
that such declarations OF honor and
patriotism are ordinarily looked upon
as affectation coming from officers of
the navy, the document says il becomes
necessary because the public seems in
clined to believe that such principles
are no longer held at the academy"
After referring TO the oath of mid
shipman to sacrifice all TO patriotism
and honor the statement says that mo
( dishonest practice, where knowledge of
such practice has been had by the
members of the corps, has ever been
tolerated in the regiment of midship-
men. Honesty and veracity have been
/ demanded of every individual. For our
mutual protection we have frowned
! upon any leanings toward a policy less
| than scrupulously honest and frank.
/ Far from countenancing irregularities
where they have been detected, we have
/ shown willingness 20 aid the authori-
/ ties in Kidding the naval service of the
! undesirable member who may have
! been guilty of the misconduct.
Therefore, since we believe the
| honor of the Naval Academy to be at
! stake, and since we consider il impera-
| tive upon ourselves TO protect it, we
present this declaration of our princi-
! Piles in order that our attitude in this
matter may be made clear, definite and
/ final"
After referring to his own efforts to
| keep up the standard OF honor at the
/ academy and expressing confidence in
, that Of the regiment as a whole Admi-
! raj Fullam says in his reply:
"The whole naval system is one of
/ honor from start TO finish II is the
best honor system that exists in any
institution or in any service Other
honor systems are unnecessary for men
, of honor, and none Of them will ever
make a dishonorable man honorable.
The superintendent must emphasize the
/ fact that nothing is more reprehensible
! than attempts to shield guilty men by
throwing the responsibility for their
misconduct upon others, or by bringing
discredit upon those who have used
every possible means 10 establish and
maintain high standards"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
GERMANY WANTS
BELGIUM AS ALLY
Bethmann-HolWeg Would Leave
Country Autonomous in I'M
perial Customs Union.
lRy Gable to The Tribuhel

Lugano, Switzerland, June p lvia
Paris).-According to the Swiss So
cialist Journal" Bethmann-holweg' the
German Chancellor. said regarding the
future of Belgium before confidential
Gathering of the chief parties IN the
Reichstag:
"The annexation Of Belgium might
have its Inconvenience and delay peace
but is it necessary There are other
means than annexation. Germany can
leave Belgium her autonomy, but force
her TO enter the German customs union,
accent the German civil code and allow
Germany to exploit her railways. This
would be accompanied by a military
convention between the two countries.
II is in this sense that we must inter
pret the recent speech of the King OF
Bavaria
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
ITALIANS SLOWLY
CUT THEIR WAY
TOWARD Jarvis
From South and East They
Approach Ancient Key
TO Austrian Plains.
OCCUPY TOWN
NORTH OF PLAYA
Austrians Repulse Attacks East
of Rohini-Gorizia Bridgehead
Heavily BOmbarded.

Udine. Italy. June % via Paris
Slowly. owing TO the difficulties oil
mountain warfare, but steadily end
with grim determination, Italian for
are advancing both from the east a'.r'
the FeIa Valley and from the south
through Prcdil Pass toward TarV's
which is the pivot Of the class''a'
roads along which every great inva-
sion Of Austria from Italy has &C.
Cured.
From Javorcek, which is about 5000
feet high. the heavy artillery Of tho
Italians IS sweeping the valley below
as far as Plezzo. which lies four miles
away in direct line. The big guns
also dominate the whole valley OF the
unper Isonzo River and threaten Precil
fort. Though the defences did not pre-
vent Napoleon from passing this posi-
ton in 1897, these Notifications ana
olso those in the Fella Valley were
strengthened and co-ordinated in 1904
The Hermann and Raibl forts nave
been provided with the best modern
artillery Of the widest range.
The plan of General Cadorna' the
Italian commander in chief, seems 70 De
70 attempt an invasion of austria
,brougb the region around Taryis'
threatening the right wing of the AUS
trian army having headquarters at Lai-
bacb. and obtaining as an immediate
consequence relief from the pressure
of the Austrian forces massed along
the Tolmino- Gorizia-Trieste front
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
Berlin Paper Again
DenOunces u. S. Demands

Berlin, June 25-The "Kreuzzeit-
ung" in long editorial to-day attacks
the Lokal Correspondent Agency be-
cause the latter ventured TO question
whether it might not be politically wise
to grant the request of the United
States that submarines refrain from
attacking passenger vessels on which
Americans are passengers.
The "Kreuzzeitung" says it could
hardly believe its eyes when it read
the offending article, and says: ITO
give such a guarantee would simply
permit the shipment of further war
munitions under cover Of a few Ameri-
can passengers"
The "Krcuzzeitung" article generally
is only a repetition or elaboration Of
the stand already expressed by itself
and by the "Tageszeitung" and news
papers OF a similar character.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
Russians Slaughtered
in CzernoWitZ Region

Rcr.ln. June IS via London).- win
reference 70 the statement in to-day S
cnc;al Communication regarding Cen
era, Won Linsingen's psrtis! retirement
70 the south bank Of the Dniester
River. special dispatches received from
Czcrnowitz, Bukowiaa, describe the des-
pcrato cxertions Of the Russians for
several days TO regain their lost
Ground on the DnieSter line and IN bes-
sarabIa. -
Tho fghtinc. according to these dis
patches. has been interrupted Tor tour
days and nights, and the Russians
wasted the lives OF their troops ny
rcckicssly marching them IN masses
into the Austrian fire. Large heaps OF
Russian dead. il ls asserted, lie before
the Austrian trenches.
The lighting is declared to be par
tfcular'y desperate eastward OF Aale
Szczvkv. The Russians are said 10 pc
charging repeatedly alonE the river AT
p few places they succeeded IN hghtlng
their way 30 near the Austrian posi-,
ions. but suffered frightful losses and
we're compelled 20 retire before the de-
fermincd Austrian resistance.
Similar scenes, II is asserted, are pc
ing enacted daily in Bessarabla. Inc
Russians fighting here have been re-
cruitcd chiefly from the nome guards
and by levies on the eastern provinces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
PORTUGAL AFFIRMS
LOYALTY TO ALLIES
Ministers Resolution to Seek
Revenge Read in
Chamber.

Paris, June 25.-A Havas dispatch
from Lisbon says:
"The ministerial declaration read IN
the Chamber yesterday afternoon re-
news manifestations Of sympathy for
the Allies, discloses the governmental
decision to present to Parliament docu-
ments which throw light on the attitude
assumed by Portugal in relation TO the
European war, and in conclusion aihrms
the country's resolution to seek re-
venge for damage suffered in Africa.
After reading the declaration Alex
andre Braga, leader of the Democrats.
promised the government the support
of his party.
Antonio Almeida. head Of the Reyo-
lutionists, declared he would fight the
new government and would attempt 10
obtain justice for Pimenta Castro, the
former Premier. Senior Almeida's as
sertion aroused a great demonstration
in the galleries reserved for the pub
lie. The session of the chamber was
SUSPENDED while he left the room, fol-
lowed by his friends"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26

made June % in the region OF ban-de-
Sspt we captured four machine guns,
and a large quantity Of rifle cartridges
and grenades."
The German army headquarters
statement says:
eve captured several machine guns
after hand-to hand fighting south OF
Souchez. Repeated enemy advances
against The Labyrinth positions were
repulsed.
ION the western border Of the Ar
comes an attack Of French battalion
against our new positions, which we
had pushed forward. broke down under
heavy losses. During the final thrust
we took another trench and two block
houses. Three additional machine
guns and three mine throwers were
captured.
an the Meuse hills attacks begun
by the French 10 the west OF De.
branches failed completely. East OF
Detranches we recaptured a stubbornIy
defended communication trench from
the enemy. I'll
AT Lentrey, east Of Luneville'
minor enemy enterprises were re-
pulsed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
LIBERTY ALLOWED
POPE, ITALY SAYS
Rectification of Latapie Inter-
view Increases Recent
Sensation.
By GORDON GORDON-sMITH.


Milan via Paris), June 25.-The
sensation caused by the interview by
VI. Latapie with the Pope, published IN
ia Libcrte," Of Paris, has been In
creased rather than diminished by the
rcctifcation published by the Vatican
organ. the "Osservatore Romano and
in a communiqu6 Of the semi-of1e al
Stephan Agency.
The Conservatory" refers the public
which desires TO know the real view OF
the Pope 20 official documents pub
ished and 10 speeches and letters to
the cardinals and prelates. AS TO
other publications. continues the Us
servatore," "they contain inexactitudes
80 apparent that II is not necessary 10
take notice OF them in detail"
The press generally finds the declara-
tions Of the Vatican organ extremely
vague, as il does not point out what rs
inexact and what is not. The internal
evidence OF the correctness Of the in
teryiew is shown in the fact that two
cases OF the opening Of the Vatican
correspondcnce cited by the Pope are
admitted in a mi-ofiic.al communique,
and are stated 20 have been due 70 a
regrettable error. At the same time
the eommuniqu6 denies that any en-
barge whatever is placed on the Pope
communication with the bishops, even
in the enemy's country.
The clerical press Of Germany. and
Austria is irving 70 make use OF the
interview TO create the belief that the
Italian government is interfering with
the liberty Of the Pope IN his com.
munications with Catholics throughout
the world.
But this as been officially denied by
the Vatican itself. The Pope has com
plete liberty 20 communicate with the
Bishops on all matters affecting the
Church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26

crossed the territory south OF the liza
during their purEuit. -
"Tho situation in the army unGeI
Field Marshal Won Mackensen generSiI
is unchanged
Berlin Confirms Petrogrsd.
Northwest Of Halioz parts OF ths
army under General Won Linsingen hau
70 be withdrawn before superior enemy
counter attacks at Martinow toward
Tie southern bank OF the Dniesier. ur-
,ber nm the stream we are making
rrogrcse in our attack. the lett wing o.
:he army standing az ChoooLo"'
The Austrian War once com
r,uaiauS. received tonight, states ~.
"Betwcan Halicz and Iura~no IN
CaIicia0 Gghting is proceeding 'oun-
,er attacks BY the Russians on inc
ro-,h bank Of the Dniester have oeen
ronulsed. Our attack is progressing
advancing from Zydaczow YESTERDAY
We captured Chodorow. Otherwise 'he
situation on the DnieSter rs unchanged:
a. is tho case with the situation east OIL
Ienberg and near Rawa Rusks ana Q"
the Tanew to the northwest OF Lei"
an Poland the allied troops are pur-
suing the Russians. who are retreating
toward Zawichost, Ozarow and S!ehho'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
Lemberg Families Begged
While Under Russians

Berlin. June 25 via London The
Berlin Tagcblatt" has received dis
patch from its correspondent at Lem
berg descriptive Of the situation in
that city, which says:
Reviewing the nine months rule OF
the Russians n Lembcrg, IT is found
that among the chief suTe. @rs were
certain former government officials
whose salaries could no longer be paid.
Prominent families were reduced 10
begging in the streets and compelled
10 satisfy their hunger in the kitchens
Il other people. Well known men OF
Lemberg chopped and sold wood, while
their wives baked and pcddled bread
and cakes around the city.
The prices Of food reached eNorDl-
taut figures. Butter cost SIX crowns
Sl.20I per kilogTam 30 pounds, or
equivalent 10 so cents pound. Inc
city of LemberC issued emergency two
crown notes. which, however, had a
barter value Of only one crown.
Regular Russian policemen ana
Cossacks patrolled the city. The
schools were permitted 20 stay open
only with the express consent OF the
Military Governor. At least five hours
every week had TO be devoted to the
study Of the Russian language. Only
textbooks approved for use in Russian
schools were permitted in Lemoerg.
The Russian calendar was introduced.
Certain prominent residents favorable
TO Russia assisted the invaders, and
one Of them. N. Gluszkiewicz, a well
known Ruthenian leader, was later re-
warded b. being named Mayor OF
Przemysl.
"All men of military age we're taken
into custody by the Russian author
ties. as were also all pensioned Aus
trian and hungarian officers. These
included General Ryck, veteran OF
Sebastopol, over eighty years OF age
"The Russian municipal officials be
gan leaving the city the latter part o.
NAV, and all had disappeared befor'
Lemberg fell. Emperor Nicholas pai'
one visit 20 the Galician capital while
il was under Russian coAtrol. kuthe
Man books were destroyed by the Rus
sian authorities, and the exchange o
kilograms and letters in the Kutheniai
language was prohibited"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-06-26
designations of Men 10
Join Private Concerns
Disturb Garrison.
QUESTIONS RIGHT
TO QUIT SERVICE
Secretary Asks Attorney Gen.
eral for Opinion as to Power
to Hold His Men.

Washington, June 25.-As a re,ul, q,
the resignation of several army officer,
in order to join private manufacturer,
OF munitions, Secretary Of War CARR.
son has asked the Attorney General for
an opinion as to whether an officer OF
the army has an inalienable RICH, 10
resign whenever he sees fit in time o,
peace, or whether he is compelled %
continue in the service until the Seer..
tary allows him to resign.
Four officers connected with the Ord.
nance Department have resigned in III.
last six months and TWO others have
rendered their designations. Secretary
Garrison has refused 20 accept these two
designations pending An opinion from
Attorney General Gregory.
The officers who have left the army
are Captain Birch o. Mahafey, Major
Walter s. Penfeld, Captain Charlie,
Donovan and Captain Greedy c. Sh.p.
pard. Those whose designations have
been held up are Lieutenant 0dus c.
Horney and Major William A. Phillips
II is understood the demand for CON.
petent men by private manufacturer,
of munitions has become so great tina,
there is a possibility OF a serious de-
pletion Of army officers who are ex.
perts in the manufacture OF ordnance
Should the Attorney General hold ths.
an army officer can resign his commits
sion at any time, it probably will result.
in more officers leaving.
A shortage of r.achinists at TIE
frankfort Arsenal is also Threatening
the War Department because Of the
demand for expert workmen by private
manufacturers. The seriousness Of the
situation became apparent this after.
noon. when il was learned that the War
DEPARTMENT has increased By % per
cent the wages Of the more skilled ne.
,hanics at the arsenal, and increases
for other classes are under considers
ton.
at is true" said Assistant Secretary
Breckenridge to-day, that there have
been losses of government machinists
at the frankfort Arsenal. II Is not
true that the work has been hampered,
ard | do not anticipate such trouble.
The permanency of government JOB
will aid in keeping our mechanics |
believe. / know nothing about the navy
yard situation
Mr.. Breckenridge explained that be-
cause Of the rush of work at private
plants manufacturers were oherins
contracts for two or three years 10
skilled workmen at good wages. A few
machinists, il was said, had signed win
private firms for $4,000 year. Inc
government could not meet this figure.
II was also said to-day thst private
manufacturers had also made inroac'
or Uncle Sans employees at other ar
senals and powder plants.