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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
GOVERNMENT OF
VILLA TO ELECT
NEW PRESIDENT

Il Paso. Texas, Dec. IA reorgan-
ization Of the Villa government in
Mexico and the election of new
President are to be considered at a
meeting of the. Sovereign Convention
of the Villa government soon to BIT
held at Juarez, according to announce
ment tonight.
The announcement made by Col.
Iipoliti Villa. brother of the northern
Chieftain. stated that delegates repre-
senting Gen. Emliano Zapata would
be present and that 5000 troops now
in and around Chihuahua City would
be transferred to JuareZ, when the
convention meets. All Villa and Ia
pata chieftains have been requested
to send as delegates one representative
for each 1000 men in their command.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
AUSTRIAN CABINET CHANCE
C0NSiDEREnhA0ST IMPORTANT
or WARS MINISTRY SHIFTS

most simultaneously with the visit to
Vienna Of Emperor William on Mon
day. No authentic information has
been received concerning the condition
of affairs politically which brought
about tAe retrement of the ministers,
bat thtYr Withdrawal and Emperor
Williams interview with Emperor
Francis Joseph have given free rein
10 speculation concerning Austrias re-
ported Willingness to enter upon peace
ne gotiatiors. II has been represented
that EmperQr William Went to Vienna
on account of this situation although
other DISPATCHES were to the effect that
he desired Austria to make concessions
to Rumania for the purpose of keeping
her out of the war. These reports have
come for the most part from sources
hostile to Austria, and have been so
contradictory that they have not been
credited generally.
This is the most important change
which has been made in any of the
cabinets of the Central Powers during
the war These cabinets hitherto have
remained virtually intact, although
coalition governments have been
formed in England and France and
there have been number of with
dra walls from the Russian cabinet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
SPECIAL COMMITTEE DISCUSSES
FREIGHT CONGESTION AND THE
CONSEQUENT EMbARG0ES LAID

New York. Dec. 1.-The freight con-
gestlon at New York and other Allan
tic coast ports which has caused en-
pargoes to be laid on export freight by
some of the railroads was discussed
today by special committee of rep
resentatives of all the Eastern roads.
The meeting was the first to be held
by the committee appointed by the
presidents of the various roads to in
vestigate the whole problem and make
recommendation for its solution. AT
the close, c. Curtice Mccain, chairman
OF the Trunk Line Association and of
the committee, said nothing had been
done beyond making preliminary re-
view.
1T was ascertained" said Mr.. Nc
Cain. that approximately 10000
cars were either at terminals or on
lines consigned for New York. About
80 per cent. of these require lighterage
delivery either for points in New York
harbor or for export
''As to embargoes, while one of the
roads found it nece ssary to embargo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

all expert trade and some others en-
bargoed certain commodities, the ques-
tfon of further embargoes is open at
present for further consideration be-
fore any action will be taken.''
The committee will meet again Fri
day.
The Merchants Association Of New
York considered possible action in re-
gard to the filing with the Interstate
Commerce Commission by the rail-
roads of new tariff rule which cuts
the time Of free storage in New York
from 80 to IS days A committee of
five members was appointed to en-
deavoc to arrange conference with
the railroads.
The impression was that the 15-day
regulation wcu!d go into effect Jan. /.
and the association decided to enter
a protest before that date.
Members discussing freight conges-
ton contended that the congestion was
not due entirely to the war. but that
the same condition had existed in nor
NAL times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
FEATURES OF new SHIPPING BILL
DESIGNED BY Secretaries n1cAD0O
AND REDFlELD AND REP, ALEXANDER

WashinGto.. Dec. Iteration of a
federal board with jurisdiction over
deep water traffic. similar to that OK
creased over railroads by the. Inter-
state Commerce Commission and APP
preparation by Congress of $50 0eG, 900
Tor construction of merchant ships de-
signed for use as naval aux!liaries,
qres proposed in a new shipping bill
drafted after conferences between Sec
retaries McAdoo and ReGiie;d and sub
United today to Rep. Alexander, chair
man of the House merchant marine
committee
From this draft will be DEVELOPED
the administration shipping measure
to take the place of the bill which, fail
ed of passage in the last session of
Congress after a long and bitter fight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
TWO VILLA Generals AND so
0THER0FFICERS REPORTED TO HAVE
BEEN EXECUTED after A BATTLE

Los Angeles 'al, Dec 1.-Two Villa
..remls. tlastes PeIyera and +.
ir..-sl. wItG IN other officers of their
hammond. captured "fter q battle on
". Ts.. ri,er in Sonora. were court
rar,iusa r"d shot. according to a
.,,s. ram oa..cd 'Oday from General
.s.,.. T.. Evgales by Arturo Cen
q..es. t..e.7aza commercial agent
bore
III. power now has been complete
Is ilcxct Hhre@on stated in his mes
s.rt
81 ,'arho. north of HerTresillo. where
EN- Samuel DincUez finally scattered
na ram body Villa destroyed all OF
m- artillery, The report said.
tnIt # his forces defeated on the
Fuortc river. escaped, proceeding ap-
taur. toward Lower California
WITH rhr expectation of joining Cover
lar '.staAan rantu at Mexiean
The rald occurred Nov. l. and for
f.~a,,- .n'roafter the women, escort
ed ty r1"a. relatives and friends. were
pursued a. they fed to the coast for
safely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
CREEK PRINCE BELIEVES II BETTER
TO KEEP WHAT NATION HAS Than
TO RISK IT TRYING TO GET MORE

Athens, Nov. 14.-(Correspondenc
of The Associated Press).-"We be-
lieve that it is better for Greece to
make sure of keeping what she has got
than to risk what she has just won in
two bloody wars in the hope Of getting
more"
One Of the princes of Greece was
speaking to The Associated Press cor
respondent. explaining the attitude Of
the royal family Of Greece which had
been so much criticized at home and
abroad. This is no time" he con-
tinued, "for a mere fox to be greedy.
There are too many lions and tigers
on the prowl for prey these days"
If the royal estate of the House
of Schleswig- Holstein -Donderburgh-
Glucksburg Ito give It's full title) is
at stake in Greece at this moment, as
many are ready to affirm. the fact
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

Amsterdam. De-. !, Via London
Reports that several members of the
Austrian cabinet have resigned, are
confirmed by an autograph letter from
Enp's.r Francis Joseph. published in
the = 'tunE ofrEienAa. The Emperor
has .r'opt, d ;he RESERVATIONS Of DR..
kar Hcinold D'Cdynski, minister of
tin interior, Dr, Rudolf Schuster Won
Bon. 1t minister of commerce. and
Barna nigel Won Mainfeldon, minis
Ter IF france.
Acceptance of these designations is
Qga.ita5 with the proyiso that the
sfIy g If the retiring ministers are
70 We available. If desired.
lr. icinoid anG Baron Engel have
bee appointed members of the upper
touSs "u'., tie rank of treiherr has
been conferred on Dr.. Schuster.
Prince Huh -niohe Schillngfuerst,
Nesl5cni of the supreme court of ac-
counts, has been appointed minister of
he ntlior; Ritter Won Leth, COVER
no, of the postal savings bank, min
S'sr "f irance, and Herr Won Spitz-
mnlrr. director Of the kredit Anstalt,
Glis' NJ commerce.
The FIRST reports of the resignation
q Austrian clhinet ministers came all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

The old bill contemplated a shipping
board with powers limited to control OF
Nessel owning acorperation. 81 per
cent. of the capital stock of which the
government was to hold. The new one
provides for the idea Of government
ownership Of stock only in the event
private subscriptions are lacking.
With the S50,tc0,oo0 it is proposed
the government can have built in
American yards if possible vessels
having aggregated gross tonnage of
100000 or 520,CCG to be leased or sold
70 corporations, the entire stock Of
which would be offered Tor popular
subscription. All such contracts would
contain provision for making the YES
acls available fer naval use in time OF
emergency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
AGREE UPON SUBJECTS WHICH WILL
Be DISCUSSED AT MEETING OF THE
INTERNATIONAL HIGH COMMISSION

=
. Washington, Dec. 1.-Subjects to be
suggested for discussion at the meet
ing OF the International High Commits
sion on uniformity Of laws in Buenos
Ayres next spring were agreed upon
mere today by the United States Sec
ton Of the commission
The proposed list of topics which now
VIII be submitted to the sections Of
the South and Central American coun-
tries, includes transportation, improv-
ed banking facilities. extension Of
credits. financing OF enterprises, sta
bilizing of international exchange, ar
bitration Of commercial disputes, me-
sotiable instruments, bills Of lading and
warehouse receipts: uniformity Of Gus
toms. regulations and classification of
merchandise, postage rates, parcel
post and money order facilities, cable
rates, wireless telegraphy. commercial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
THEEMPERoR'S
real OBJECT"
IS MADE. KNOWN

Rome. Dec. 1ivia Paris)-"The real OBJ
ject of Emperor Williams visit to Vienna
was to put a stop to efforts Austria Is
making by means of negotiations through
Madrid with the Vatican to obtain sep
arate peace with the Quadruple Entente"
says the Tribuna. vienna and Berlin
disagree on the question of peace. Ber-
lin desires to treat separately with each
of the Allies so as to break up the Quad
ripple Entente and then to crush Eng
land. but Vienna desires real and last
ing peace to end the tension. which rap
idly is becoming too great for Austria
to bear"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
ARCHIE. RO0SEvELT'S CALL TO
join HARVARD REGIMENTS
Needed Immediately BY 500

Cambridge Mass, Dec. 1.-tSpeciaD.
Join the Harvard Regiment" is the
battle cry that is sounding through
Cambridge today. The undergraduate,
committee. on. preparedness" headed
by Archie Roosevelt Of the Junior
class, son Of the ex-President, has is
sued a call for 400 volunteers to drill
for the remaining six months Of the
year.
In less than an hour after the call
was issued over 500 men had signed
their names to enlist. Harvard never
so decisively expressed itself as active
ly in favor of Preparedness" Foot
ball players, baseball players, maya
zine editors, social lions, and "Grinds"
alike are enrolled on the list
Drill will commence on Jan. / and
will continue for the rest OF the year,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

travellers and their samples and their
trade marks and copyrights.
In a statement issued after the meet
ing Secretary McAdoo. chairman of
the section, said:
1.-THE commission discussed with par
ticular interest the question of facili-
tating arbitration OF international
commercial disputes. Such arbitrations.
of course, would be voluntary. To
make them effective, however. it is
necessary that means. be provided for
the enforcement of the awards. 1t was
decided to hold in allegiance the ques-
ton of suggesting to Congress legis-
lation empowering the courts of the
United States to enforce such arbitra-
ton awards until after the Buenos
Ayres meeting which will consider the
whole question of the arbitration of
commercial disputes"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

the Carranza forces. the Americans
here have decided not to return to Los
Mochs at present.
The pumping station for the irri-
cation plants. it is said, have not been
guarded as promised. and as all the
lands under cultivation must be irri-
gated the Americans said they would
be subjected to great loss if the pumps
are net put in operation shortly.
Reports received from the interior
that 500 Yaqui Indians raided the town
Of Suaque Grande. Sonora, Nov. Is,
and killed, among others, John Lehr.
an American citizen. a.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
SUPER-bATTLE B!pLAHE WITH
FULL EQUIPMENT AND BIG Crew
is CERMANYS LATEST EFFORT

London, Dec. IA German battle
plane steered from the bridge like a
steamship is described by Baron
Cederstrom. director of the Swedish
government aeroplane factory at Soc
dertalge. who has been visiting avia-
ton centers in Germany, Reuter- dis
patch from Copenhagen says:
Baron Cederstrom, the dispatch
states, says that the entire German
aeroplane production is undergoing
complete revolution, the change being
made from light to heavy machines,
the latter capable of carrying immense
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
McCLENNEN PRESENTS Govt
SIDE OF SUIT TO SEPARATE
CENTRAL FROM SOUTHERN PACIFIC

81 Louis, Mo, Dec 1.-The govern
g. H' Sloe Of the suit to separate the
: Pacific Railroad from the
9Th Pacific was presented to
~, nited States circuit judges here
III ~ Edward NJ. McClennen OF
,a'oh re will finish his arguments
p''oW' when also Garrett w. Nc
sies VIII open the defense for the
',@ern Pacific Co.
49,, McCiennen was diverted from
gs '"ehl today when one of the
nf inquired what was the position
''e government towards ownership
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
4 LEADING GERMAN NEWSPAPER
APPROVES GERMAN SOCIALIST
PLAN TO ASK CHANCELLOR HIS
CONDITIONS TO CONSIDER PL ACE

Berlin, via. London, Dec. 1.-The Ber-
liner Tagebiatt Is the FIRST Newspaper to
come out in approval Of the plan of the
Social Democrats to ask Chancellor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg under what conditions
he is prepared to begin peace negotia-
tons.
For our part says the newspaper,
I'VE cannot see why such a question
should not be directed to the chancellor
nor why he should not answer 1t. Is It
believed that an answer would be re-
garded abroad as sign of weakness?
The military position Of Germany and
it's allies is so strong it should not bother
us what the Entente newspapers might
write.
''The second question is whether peace
negotiations would have any prospect Of
success. Each peace desired not alone in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

ownership had been effected before the
massage of the Sherman anti trust law
in 1890. The Central Pacific was ac-
quired by the Southern Pacific Co. in
1855.
Mr.. McClennen cited decision in
the Supreme Court in the Standard
OH case and the Trans Missouri rate
case to uphold the governments con-
tention that Congress could prohibit
suc:, ownership Of railroads, even
though effected by the antitrust law
became effective.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

would never appear from the demear.-
or of those most concerned. If it is just
conceivable, as has been declared that
the events of the next few months
may leave Constantine /, King Of the
Hellenes. without a throne. the King
himself seems to be the last person in
Greece to suspect any such possibility.
The Kings brothers and his chill
dren. it can be said, argued with COM
plete confidence the course which the
head Of the family is steering, being
convinced that Constantine l knows
the Greeks better than the Greeks
know themselves. Whatever the per-
sonal influence of the Queen is the
German Emperor's sister-and being
clever and determined she has no lit
tie infiuence-the responsibility is
Ccnstantine's. And the inner circles
declare that his family supports him
unreservedly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
AUGUSTA BOY, EDWARD WHITNEY,
GIVEN HIGH HONOR AMONG The
HARVARD UNITY JOURNALISTS

Portland, Me-, president of The Lam
pooh.
The Publications committee is COM
posed Of the leading journalists in the
college, its object being to consider
general matters Of policy for the Har-
ward magazines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

two hours a week to be devoted to
instruction in the actual maneuvers.
and one hour to lecture by some
military expert. Major General Wood.
himself, has guaranteed the Harvard
men equipment, for which he as APP
piled personally to the authorities at
Washington. No credit will be given
on the college books for the work, nor
is it in any way compulsory. The pro-
ject instigated with Archie Roosevelt
and few Of his personal friends who
went to the military camp at Platts-
burg last summer. Harvard had previ-
ously recorded itself in favor of pre-
paredness by articles in the Harvard
Illustrated by President Lowell and
Major Wood, aud some stirring edito-
rails in the Crimson. This is the first
active project to be undertaken. how
ever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

Paris, Dec. diplomatic circles at
Rome believe. says the correspondent
Of the Journal. that the visit Of Em>
percr william to Vienna was made to
reconcile. if possible. divergent views
of Germany and Austria and obtain
pledge Of territorial sacrifices from
Hungary in the hope Of assuring the
neutrality Of Rumania-
Alexander Marghiloman and p. p.
Carp, leader. Of the Rumanian con-.
servatives. are reported to have as
sured the Duke Of Mecklenburg-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
tDMIRSl V||NSL0|N ARRIVES
IND ANNOUNCES INTENTION
PROFESSIONALLY INVESTIGATE

Topolobampo. Mex, Dec. 1.-By ra-
oio To S.,n uieEo, CalD-Admiral Cam
eroA .cI,. Winslow, on board the
cruiser san Diego, with the expedition
IN force Of United States marines,
Noo arrived off this port yesterday.
announced today his intention Of MAX
Ns personal investigation of condi-
NonS "a; the American colony at Los
Aoch.s
I'm account of the unsettled condi-
cons winch have prevailed in the vi
UNITY # Los Mochis and because
american refugees said the promised
Ffo'ecum had not been afforded by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
!STMR. KINGSWAY
HAS BEEN SUNK
CREW is LANDED

London, Dec. 1.-The British steamship
kingsway has been sunk. her captain
and p members of the crew have been
landed. Five others are missing.
There are three British steamshins
Kingsway, of 3C47. 247 and al tons gross.
respectively. The first Of these is the
only one whose movements recently have
been recorded. and presumably is the yes
sci which has been sunk. She was 2as
feet long, was built in Sunderland in 1907
and was owned in Bristol.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
SPEAKER CLARK
PREDICTS VERY
LONG SESSION

Washington. Dec. l-speaker Clark
reached Washington today prepared, he
said, for long session of Congress last
ing until the dog days" The Speaker
invited DR.. Anna Howard Shaw and 9TH
er officers of the National American Wo-
mems Suffrage Association to occupy the
Speakers gallery in the House on the
opening day of Congress- when Rep. Mon-
dell will introduce the Susan b. Anthony
suffrage amendment. Mrs. Clark joined
the Speaker In the invitation.
The suffrage amendment will be submit
ted as the first resolution of the new Con-
gress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
NEWSPAPER CONDEMNS
CENS0RINC OF DISCUSSIONS
OF PEACE BEFORE the PUBLIC

Amsterdam, via London. Dec. Per
sons in Holland who recently have main
tanned that some sort of peace negotia-
tons actually were under way in Ger
many and that sudden peace was
among the possibilities, are pointing to
an editorial in the Berlin Vorwaerts as
lending strength to their arguments. The
editorial in question auarrels with the
German censors for refusing allowing a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
OREGON Gets PERMISSION TO
RUSH 5000 CARRANzA TROOPS
OVER AMERICAN TERRITORY
TO AID DEFENSE OF AQUA PR|ETA

Douglas, Ariz.. Dec i.-confronted with
he task Of manning the elaborate system
- trenches designed for the defence of
,o,,a Prieln. just across the line in Mex
80 9th what is described as an mad
.a,,.te force OF troops, Col. Dato Camp
har The Carranza commander, began
,a.e today dis2osing of his men to meet
-. ,p,eatcncI attack by Villa forces I'M
A.. Gen. Jose Rodriguez, the advance
1,,.rd of which was reported to have oc-,
nod Frontcras y miles south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 1.-(SpeciaD.
Two Maine boys were appointed to
the Publications committee of the
Harvard Student Council today. They
are: Edward A. Whitney of Augusta,
Ne, assistant managing editor of The
Crimson and Lewis p. Mansfield Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

Mai General Frederick Funston said
the movement of Rodriguez would deter
mine whether it would be necessary to
call for the provisional brigade of United
states troops under Gen. George Bell.
Jr., now at Nogales.
General Funston said he had received
permission from Washington to allow the
transportation of 5000 of Gen. Alvaro OBJ
regons CarranZa troops from Nogales,
Sonora, to Aqua Prieta. over American
territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

loads, including guns. wireless appar-
atus, petrol bombs and signalling de-
vices.
Describing one such machine, on
which he made a trip, the Baron says
it was a giant battle biplane of i'm
proved design and enormous dimen-
sions. nearly three times the size of
the ordinary Albatross type. with i'm
mense lifting power, great stability
and notable speed, and carrying an I'M
precedented weight of armor, artil-
lery. petrol and provisions and very
large crew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

discussion of peace in the newspapers
and declares that it is certain most inn
portant facts are being suppressed.
1T is opportune at this time saws the
editorial, ito discuss the possibiIit,es of
peace because if peace comes suddenly
storm may arise for which only dip,o-
mats and statesmen can be blamed. Pub-
lie opinion will not tolerate peace with
out knowledge"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
TWO OF THE VILLA
CONTEMPORARIES
ARE EXECUTED

san Antonio. Texas, Dec. Luis
Campo and Pedro S. Alvarez. former
members of Villas convention govern
ment have been executed by order of
Emiliano Zapata. according to a mes
sage received from Mexico City today
by the Carranza consulate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02
VAGUE CHIEF AND
100 SURRENDER
SAYS A REPORT

Nos.j.~ Ariz.. Dec. l.-General Ur-
baieio N.lia's Taqui Indian chieftain.
viii hi, entire command of 400 men.
surrendered today to CarranZa army
ofcer. .f F1rLo. 20g miles south of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-02

the present case may be dashed on one
Of two rocks-on disinclination In tho
enemy's camp and on demands in our
own Perhaps we should come step
forward II the chancellor were to decide
to throw = little light on the second
point.
I'm any csse. even though one may be
very skeptical about the success of
peace movement at the present moment.
the German people should not be denied
the right in view of the unusually ia
vorable military situation, to question the
responsible leader on the imperial policy
regarding his intentions and the goal.
1T should be reiterated that there IS
not trace Of weakness in the German.
Should anyone abroad be foolish enough
to so discourage the Social Democratic
Interpolation. the facts will prove to him
how mistaken he is"