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At the loves. estimate the ci'y's
snare ~ the state and county system
alone will he SIS. 900 600 Although
New York city j. bearing the Hons
share OF the cost. Is citizens Will not
receive proportiouate use ~ tho com
pleted ruda. Some OK IT, lutoluphil sts
may And the improved roads serviceab!e,
but the majority Of the PEOPLE Of New
York city Will never even see them.
"Whatev~r argument may De advanced
for tn city's contribution ~ the cost
OF constructing these state and county
HI ghways. there j. no ground upon which
IL should be asked 20 maintain and re-
pair local upstate town roads IN addl-
ton also TO renairn g and maintaining
~ own 'ocal roads without any contri-
button from the state
Il am surprised - hear such dn-
tribe from the senator from New York"
declared Zion T. Brown. Republican
leader Il had thought until now that
New York city vas = part ~ the Empire
state and was proud OF lis share IN the
government Of the greatest STATE In the
records. however. that New York city
pays only 81 per cent Of the NOR. gag,
tax and 80 per cent. of the excise TAX
and not the 50 or 80 per cent. the S.u1-
tor claims
And want TO say that We are Just
g-ting ready 20 .ntr0d ICE 4 $4,000 600
bond issue 10 complete the barge cana.
the necessity Tor which has u-, y D dI-u
In the last Two years 81 Democratic adj
mluIstrlt.on
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Albany, April t2.--Gov Whitman has
made up hi. mind that there shall be
q direct tax to clean UP all the debts
OF the state. but he is undecided
whether he shall favor the plan of the
Republican state machine. which his
friends tell him will put him in a hole.
10 hunt up additional sources OF indirect
by the direct tax.
The Governors friends have advised
him that the Republican leaders. In
seeking his favor for legislation i'm
posing Indirect taxes. are trying to hold
up his admin tration In an unfavora-
bic lieht.
Mr.. Whitman's friends are advising
him that the way to secure an econonl-
cal state Government Is not to increase
the indirect revenues where they are
sufficient under ordinary circumstances
They point out that had Gov Glynn i'm
posed a direct tax last year TO make the
contributions to the state sinking funds
and pay the state bond interest all
that would have been needed this year
was direct TAX for a like purpose,
amounting to slo.9si,342. including &c.
SS7.33s for the canals, s3.952.24A for
the highways and Si4t.,5s for the Pali-
sades Park
Had Gov. Glynn not vetoed the direct
tax bill last year, the Governors friends
insisted, there would have been
no need for direct tax this year ex-
Cept for the state sinking fund con-
trihutIons which last year were or
dered paid from indirect taxes.
Hushes Fought Plan.
During the four years OF Hughes's
admit nj ration az Governor he siren
uously opposed the determination OF the
Republican Legislature TO pay the sink
ing fund contributions out OF indirect
revenues, but they continued to do 30.
Gov Hughes at that time said
AS the canal and highway Improve
ments proceed and larger issues of
bonds are made. the amount required
annually for the sinking fund will he
so large that IL will he absolutely I'M
practicable to make the contributions
from the general fund. In four or Ave
years tho annual requirement. when
all the bonds are issued. Will be as high
as ss.000.000.
1T may not he necessary at this time.
In view OF the small amount OF sinking
fund contributions now required. to go
back 10 a direct tax for this purpose,
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TIL" JorlSh Dali Wdrhct prints .
special cable from Berlin tina, IN. wei
known member 81 tho prussian Diet
Herr ArpnSun, vas appointed civil con,
mlss'oner for the Prussa an provinces DC
cupisd by the Germans. Herr Arousor
IL well known Jewish public wurkct
OF liberdl tendencies
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BILL TO SAVE
CITY $1,4O0,OO0
TAX is BURIED
Democrats Try to Exempt
New York From Paying
for Town Roads.
REPUBLICANS SEE
ATTEMPT TO DODGE

ALBANY, April i2-Democratic Leader
Robert F.. Wagner introduced an amend
ment tonight TO the highway law
which would exempt New York city
taxpayers from making any payments
on the direct tax which may be levied
to pay the states share OF the cost Of
constructing town highways The bill
was advanced TO third reading and then
referred TO the Internal Affairs Com
mittee. where IL Is expected TO sleep
New York would have been saved
$1,000. 900 this year under the terms Of
Senator wagner's bill.
Senator Wagner termed the state aid
law subsidy upon town roads" and
declared that under 1t New York has
paid s77s.000 for road machinery now
owned by upstate townships.
1T seems TO me an obvious PROPOSE
ton that the state has no right 10 tax
the city OF New York for the repair and
Improvement of local town roads" de-
clared senator Wagner. THE city Of
New York - compelled 90 pay out
more money each year for the repair and
Improvement OF local anu TOWN Toaus
In upstate townships than 1t expends
for such work on its highways In Man
haitian and The Bronx.
This year the city OF New York uill
contribute sl,tiO.OO0 for the repair 10
upstate town roads for the local and
sole convenience OF upstate towns
ships. This sum Il IN ADDITION 70 the
city's share OF the cost OF she State
and county highway system. This sys-
tenn of roads comprises the main
arteries OF traffic and includes all con-
Meeting roads between upstate centres.
The cost OF the state and county
system has been fixed at 500. 100000.
but in my opinion before the contem-
plated L. 900 miles OF roads have been
completed the cost will be nearer the
sum Of 100000. 900
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some say Break IL sought.

As there are those who believe that
. break with the United States il de-
sired. the disposition In official quarters
Is all the stronger In favor OF nothing
which shall furnish the basis OF a quar-
rel
IL is held, however. that the activities
OF the embassy outside it's communica-
tons with the State Department might
be made the basis Of action by this Gov
eminent which would conhne the issue
to the embassy alone and not involve
Washington with Berlin, and still have
the effect o! bringing 10 an end the
present Objectionable situation.
The whole situation was discussed 70.
day In a conference between Robert
Lansing. counsellor OF the State Depart
ment. and Assistant Secretary OF the
Treasury Peters and Assistant Attorney
General Warren.
The Treasury Department has been
Concerned over recent reports from New
York about what has been going on
tncr" with regard to violations OF Unite /
states neutrality and Nj Peters last
week went 10 New York 10 look in'l
tho situation. The Department OF JUS
tee has been observing closely develop
ments In the matter, and Il now ap-
pears that the conclusion has been
reached that u is time that an ekhaua-
tive Investigation were made 81 the
whole business
Within the last few days Information
has been laid before the state Iicpart-
ment which II autheu icated would re-.
ouire the Administration to bring IL %
the attention ~ the Embassy and ask
for an explanation.
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KRONPRINZ TO MAKE
DASH IN TWO WEEKS
German Raiders Captain seeks
Only Time TO Repair
and Provision.
SHIP LEAKS. EXPERTS SAY

NORFOLK. Va. April 1.--Captain-
Lieutenant Thierfeider OF the German
converted cruiser kronprlnz Wilhelm,
which dashed into this port yesterday
through a patrol Of four enemy ships,
declared to-day that he would put 20
sea again In a fortnight.
In an Informal conversation with Col
lector Of Customs Hamilton he in
timated that he was obliged to hasten
the work OF repairing his ship because
in behalf Of his Government. His re-
marks were construed as indicating that
such were his orders.
There was disposition here, how
ever. 70 take with a grain OF salt the
German officers declaration OF his pur-
poses These were almos, Identical with
the statements OF Capt Thierichsen OF
the Eitel Friedrich before he requested
permission to intern.
Experts estimate that Il will take at
least three weeks TO put the Wilhelm
In seaworthy condition and init
mate that it would be foolhardiress for
her TO put to sea in her present condi-
ton. She "a leaking badly along her
sides. several shell plates having been
loosened while she coaled at sea. II
Is believed that the condition OF her
sides was one u the chief reasons why
she put into port here
Collector Hamilton sent a letter 20
The Captain requesting an early reply
to his communication OF yesterday. In
which notice was served that the Ger
man ship mus. leave port within TWEEN
ty-four hours unless she requested time
for repairs or TO take on supplies suf-
tcient 70 enable her 70 reach the nearest
German port. The Collector recalled
that the German officer already had SUBJ
mitted informally n request for time 10
ma kA ranALra
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saw the Chase at sea.

capt Lucas az the British Goa. ship
Esrrirdmoor watch came iu.O her dook K
here short time after the German
ship ~aid that h. had been tn .ight NJ
the kroupr.-z Wilhelm FOR several min
u'es before IN. reached the three mile
Limit lie saw that she was pursued by
British ship. and jus as she came
within he three mile limit a French
,trshp dashed a searchlisht on her
The story % the pursuit % the Kron-
priUZ Wilhelm up 70 the three mile
limit was corroborated by chief Eng
zee Gov ~ tho steamer Colehy. who
said h. had sect the pursuing warsh.p
through a por hole.
1t vas almost miracle that the
Wilhelm escaped, said Gov
EVER minute after ! saw the Brit
18Th chip | expected 4 Shot TO strike US
II was only the speed which the vessel
having US aboard Nts making that an
tb,ed her o keep ont OF range
In addition 10 fresh provisions the
kronpriuz Wilhelm to-day took on board
$50 tons Of coal
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Looking over the ship.

In ais reply capt Thierf-liAr Informed
Collector Hamilton that a survey OF the
ship was being made 70 determine the
length of time required 70 put her In a
seIvor'hy condition
Collector Hamilton said afte-ward
mat the kronprinz Wilhelm would not
be permitted n 60 into dry dock for
repairs until after the neutrality board
AZ Washington had passed upon the
reasonabeu OF the time required for
repairs.
In Al Interview tonight Captain L.eg-
tenant Th.erfeldar tod why he sought
refuge in this port. He said
We started north from the equator
about March g. We were short OF coal
and supplies ard the vessels We bad
hoped would come to bring ia succor A
not arrive. We crused along day after
day. hoping - overhaul -om- ship from
which We could seize coal and supplies.
but none came within our zone.
1T was necessary because of the con-
dition o: our bottom and sides az we'll
as bee auss OF the lack OF fuel, that We
should head for some port whore We
could enter a dry dock ! thought IN :
the beg, place within reasonable dis
lance and 50 kept this IN mind A
destination. although ms course vas not
the shortest that could have been lad
for hts port.
We repeatedly heard English ships
talking among themselves In Ia mao
ner W p.cked gp the press news being
sent ont about tho arrival OF the Pr.nz
f. tel Friedrich and her decision o. intern.
A. one time Nc had heard a many as
eight wireless ~ fits ~ ErC,lsa ships
tllkl-g At once. Then came the % a.;
that the Eitel .H'eruei and u seemed
that ira enemy ships ceased their inter-
changes almost iWnef .a'ely.
"l' vas then turned my ship N
toward ne C1p.s AID hetdsl '1- them
at top speed Soon W. came within
a re.ess range ~ what ! h....v" - have
been thr-a j.. p - -N.ns and o-e French
salp We came within .he C1pes ~
o'clock Yesterday morning ard pro-
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Has 20 Act on Reports.

II now appears that the Administra-
tion Is being compelled to give attention
10 the reports OF the last ten days with
regard to violations OF neutrality at New
York and other ports in the interests OF
British warshps The bulk OF these re-
ports are believed TO be ba sell on at
tempts made to manufacture evidence to
show that the neutrality Of the United
States has been violated in the interests
OF British cruisers.
The name Of the German Embassy
has been frequently mentioned in con-
neotion with these alleged -frameups'
and the belief prevails that II the ln-
formation presented mere In the last
few days is true the limits of propriety
have been exceeded by German reports
In this country
There Is no desire upon the part OF
the Administration to raise any disagree
able issue with the German Government.
Consequently tho reply to the embassy
memorandum Is being given the most
careful consideration At the State De-
pdrtment and at the White House.
Ii is not doubted that the Berlin
purport Of the memorandum sent to the
state Department by Coun. Won Bern
siorff, the German Ambassador, and
tnat his communication represents the
views Of his Government Hence, this
communication could not in all prob
ability be made an issue without in
vOlving the United States with the Ger.
man Government
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WILSON SEES IN
GERMAN NOTES
INSULTS TOU.S.
Bryan May Try to Force
BernstOrff to Cease
His Activity.
ATTEMPT TO BRING
on BREAK FEARED

WAsHtNGroN. April 1.-THE activities
az the German Embassy are REGARDED ~
constituting one OF the most serious la
sues confronting the Administrator In
connection with the war IN Europe. That
some action may Oc taken soon hy this
Government with view to effectins an
~ abandonment Of the courses pursued by
the embassy since the war BEGAN was
indicated here to-day.
The latest and most objectionable note
from the embassy. the memorandum
published to-day charging the United
states Government with acting contrary
20 the true spirit OF neutrality in per-
hitting the expectation OF arms q the
Allies. Is regarded In official quarters
a. the eliminating incident OF series
Of communlcations. statements and other
activities considered questionable IL not
actually improper and lacking in the re-
spect due thls Government.
10 Is likely 10 he made the occasion Of
more vigorous action with reference to
the German activities than the Admins
tratiOn has heretofore seen ht to take.
New-York tribune., 1915-11-24
FRENCH LEADER URGES
RADICAL FOOD LAWS
Revolutionary but Necessary
Minister Tells Deputies.

Paris. Nov 29.-The high cost of liv-
ing in war time was the subject of a
long debate to-day in the Chamber of
Deputies. which is seeking some sold
ton OF this important question. The
governments bill proposing to fix the
prices of the necessaries of life fur
nished a basis for the discussion.
Louis j. Malvy. Minister of the In
terror, characterized the bill as revolu-
tionary. but added that in the inter-
est of the nation it must be adopted.
New-York tribune., 1915-11-24

uation are difficult TO obtain here. 1or
competent officials generally refrain
from comment on the ground that tnelr
dispatches all are greatly delayed. Inc
general belief seems to be, however
that Greece. standing as she does be-
tween two great dangers, will perslSI
in the middle course of safety and re-
frain as far as possible from taxing
a definite stand either for the Entente
or the Central Powers.
An Athens dispatch TO the Frank
furter Zeitung," filed Saturday, declar-
ing Greece had announced her lnten
ton Of dsarming and interning Serb
ians crossing the frontier is thus far
unconfrmed and apparently incorrect
II Is believed, on the contrary, IN Ger
tain well-informed quarters, that such
bands of Serbs, if they do not volun-
tarily abandon the fight, may be SHOWN
the quickest and shortest way through
Greek territory to Albania, where they
can continue the struggle at their own
risk without international compiica-
tions.
No desire exists here TO conver'
Greek territory into a field Of opera
tions by following up any advantages
over the Serbs or the Allies, if it can
possibly be avoided. The same feel
ing prevails at Vienna, so far as can
be learned.
The chief anxiety manifested here is
lest the Bulgarians, if they score fur
ther successes against the Serbs or
the Allies in the vicinity OF the Greek
frontier, may impetuously pursue thei
antagonists into Hellenic territory, thus
complicating the situation. The exact
status of Greco Bulgarian relations
cannot be learned, but persistent re
ports continue that the two states un-
derstand each other informally regard
ing the absence Of aggressive plans
against Greece or any intention to an
mex that part of Macedonia where the
presence of the Bulgar flag would be
considered a menace to Greece.
Whether this understanding Is so
binding that it would survive in the
face of decisive Bulgarian victories is
not known, but if not there is reason TO
believe Germany would exert diplo-
matte pressure to make it so.
1t is not expected here that Rumania
will be any more likely than Greece
to abandon neutrality to join either
group of belligerents, and sensational
reports from Bucharest that Rumanla.
is on the brink of war generally are
discredited.
New-York tribune., 1915-11-24

November IL and 10. Hill Bic is COW
cred with the graves of the French who
fell in the fighting. 1t constitutes the
key to the entrance TO Southwestern
Bulgaria and the capture of 1t by the
French forced the evacuation Of kous-
torina. From the hill the whole of the
Strumnitza plain is visible, and the
plain evidently will be in the grasp Of
the Entente Allies whenever they de-
sire TO move forward, though recently
an important concentration of Bull
garian troops has been reported in the
valley, and a serious offensive is an
ticipated.
The French are we'll supplied with
artillery, even 6-inch guns, and guam
titles of 2l2 Inch mountain pieces. Ow-
ing to the ground being unsuitable for
the alighting of aeroplanes, aircraft
have not yet been employed by the
Entente Allied troops.
The British already are relieving the
French in this sector, thus releasing
men from General Bailloud's command
for other service.
GERMAN OFFICIAL.
The Berlin official report given out
tonight is as follows:
North or MltrONltZd ana nOTln anu
northeast of Pristina the enemy was
thrown back in rear guard battles.
Bulgarian forces fighting southeast
of Pristina are victoriously advanc-
ing. In the region near Pristina
eight thousand Serbians were made
prisoners and twenty-five machine
guns and forty-four cannon were
captured.
FRENCH OFFICIAL.
Paris tonight gave out the follow
ing account of the Balkan operations:
Army of the East: After the en-
gagements of November 10 and 20 on
the left bank Of the Cerna. the day
Of November p passed without fight
ing in that region. as also in the sec
tor Of Strumnitza.
MONTENEGRIN OFFICIAL
The following official statement by
the Montenegrin War Office has been
received here:
On November Il the enemy direct
cd a vigorous attack against our
Sanjak army in order 70 hamper it's
movements toward its new positions,
but the effort was Intellectual.
Artillery duels continue on the
other fronts.
New-York tribune., 1915-11-24

under one commander will be raised in
the House of Commons tomorrow BY
Sir George Scott Robertson. Sir George
has given notice that he will ask Pre-
mier Asquith whether consideration
has been given to the advantage w lch
might be obtained by placing all the
land forces Of the French and British
under one supreme individual COM
mander, as would be the case If the
British and French grand fleets were
operating together.
Weather Favors Drive.
In the west the artillery is still ac-
tive. and the arrival Of clear, cold
weather may make possible an offen-
sive movement by one side or the
other. The Germans are reported to
have brought large reinforcements to
Flanders, but whether for offensive or
defensive purposes time alone will tell.
FRENCH OFFICIAL.
The following official communication
was issued By the French War Office
tonight:
The day was calm on the whole
front. the fog retarding the artillery
action. Our batteries quickly sill
enced the enemy artillery whicE at
tempted TO destroy our trenches in
the region of Roclincourt, our posi-
tions between the Aisne and the Ar
gonne, as well as in the region Of
lie Pretre wood.
Several mines were exploded, with
out infantry action, in the Argonne,
TO the north Of Houyette and in the
Malancourt wood.
During the day of November %
French ayiators at various points on
the front took part in fights, which
resulted in our advantage. In Bel
gium two German aeroplanes were
New-York tribune., 1915-11-24

mel was placed successfully within the
gorge several times.
Soon the whir OF machine guns and
the popping of rifle fire betrayed the
position of the ulgarian'infantry On
the hill, behind the gorge, moving fg-
ures could be seen outlined against the
sky. They climbed with what seemed
TO be interminable slowness until. after
brief struggle with the bayonet, the
Bulgarians fled, disappearing over the
crest.
Meanwhile. from the direction of
Kavadar, a train of ambulances sped
toward the scene Of the battle to col
lect French wounded General -
followed in an automobile to take di-
rection of the action on the ground.
Bulgars Bring Up Reinforcements.
The Bulgarians are bringing up
heavy forces from the neghborhood
of Prilep. The French plan of CAM
paign seems TO have been TO occupy
as quickly as possible the maximum
number Of positions Of natural
strength and to take care Of their
communications as effectively as could d
be done with the forces available.
When one position thus held is made
the object of serious attack the
French withdraw, as the complete lack
Of effective means of transportation
renders the rapid shifting Of troops
from one position to another imprac-
ticable
"a striking feature Of the campaign
in Serbia is its utter unlikeness 20
that in France. Trenches are con-
structed for only temporary use in
, actual battle. The broken country
facilitates the employment Of tactical
skill, in which the French seems to
be superior to the Bulgarians, notwith
standing their lack Of familiarity with
/ the country"
The French positions as they now
exist are thus described in a report
! from General Bailloud's headquarters
received tonight:
/ The French positions are along the
/ Belaschitza Mountains. separating
/ Serbia and Greece. and between Grad
/ isce and Isles(9 The Bulgarian six
/ inch shells arc still able TO reach the
! Salonica- -Krivolak Railway, though they
are doing no great damage either
around Strumnitza station or at krivo-
lax, on which large calibre shells are
/ thrown daily.
/ Hills 516 and 16o, the latter of which
was formerly given as No. $50, still are
covered with traces of the battles of
New-York tribune., 1915-11-24
GERMANS RESUME
THRUSTS In EAST
Attack Southwest of DvinSk
and in Galicia, Says
PetrOgrad Official.

Petrograd, Nov. 23.-In the battle
west of Dvnsk the Russians captured
a first line trench north Of Lake Sven
ten. according to the official statement
issued tonight. Southwest of Dvinsh
and in Galica the Germans resumed
the offensive but were driven back.
Kovel west of the Styr River region
in Volhynia, where the Russians re-
Gently reported successes over the
Germans, is being prepared for the
possibility Of an advance Of the battle
line westward, according TO refugees
from the city. The German administra-
tion is declared to have put enforced
labor rules into effect during the last
month, pressing the work of construct
ing strong fortifications, which have
been completed by the use of cement
brought from the railway and stone
from quarries in the vicinity.
RUSSIAN OFFICIAL.
The official communication says:
In the Dvina district, north of Lake
Sventen, we captured a first line
enemy trench.
Southwest of Dvinsk the enemy as
sumed the offensive along the river
and about the lakes, but under our
nre ne suffered neaNy Iosees anu was
forced to retreat to his old position.
On the left bank of the Middle
Styr River our troops attacked the
enemy west of the village Of Kozli-
nitchi. A portion Of the enemy forces
fed. The remainder were bayonetted.
We captured two officers and 1T
men, a machine gun and quantity
of rifles and ammunition.
In Galicia, on the east bank of the
Stripa, the enemy's offensive against
the village of Khielevka, west of
Trcmbowla, was broken by our fire.