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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-12-22

and unusual that they felt called upon
to pause and consider before accept
ing II. II was a gold casket-one OF
the many gold caskets presented to
TX. of x" by the grateful corpora
lions OF provincial cities.
DO we need it," propounded the
first old lady. pointedly
No, we certainly don't need it," re-
fiectively acquiesced her sister.
What could we do with it," pursued
the first old lady But the second had
had time to think
Hum" she suggested contempIa-
lively, perhaps we could use it as a
tea caddy. Youths Companion.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-12-22
British Take Cures at Home.

Great Britain is taking her cures
at home Just as Americans are see.
ing America first" This year the
British had to forego their vacations
to the continent-Germany. Austria.
Italy or southern France. The war
made it impossible to reach any of
these places where the cures and
baths" are principal excuses for the
annual pilgrimage
But Britain didn't seem to mind
For the equity she offered Buxton,
Harrogate. Llandrindod Wells, Bath
and Strathpeffer. For the phthisical
the Highlands of Scotland and the lake
country OF Ireland afforded the Drac.
ing air that the lung sufferer had
been accustomed to look for on the
continent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
MEXICANS SEE NO
CAUSE FOR ALARM.

New York, June 9.-Mexicans here
generally coincided today in the opin-
ion that the resignation of William ].
Bryan as secretary Of state, would not
affect the policy of the United States
towards Mexico. General Victoriana
Huerta, when informed of Mr.. Bryan'sg
resignation, said:
THAT is something should not talk
about. l am Mexican and 1t is none
Of my business. 1t is interestiug
news"
Francisco UrQuidi, consul general Of
the Mexican constitutionalists, saidl
Mr.. Wilson, as we understand it, has
been the one who has made the Mexi-
can policy Of the Washington admin
istration. There is no reason that
know of why he will change that
policy or turn the formation Of new
policy over to anyone"
Roberto v. PesQueira, here on con-
fidential mission for General Carranza.
agreed with Mr.. Urquidi that Mr..
Bryan's resignation would cause no
radical change In the Presidents
policy 1--WE understand that Mr.. Will
son was the author of that policy" ho
said It has been consistent policy
and do not believe he will change It.
I don not believe there will be any
American Intervention. feel sure
that Mr.. Wilson will continue to show
the same fairness towards Mexico that
he has manifested in the past"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
War Summary

An important Russian success
IN eastern GalIcIa 10 reported un-
officially In dispatches reaching
Geneva from the eastern front
The Russians are said to have
halted the Austro- German advance
on the DnIestsr river, Infllctlns
great losses on their opponents.
It 10 also asserted that to tho
north the Russians are steadily
drawing nearer the vistuIa, pos
slbiy Involving retreat by Gen.
eral Won Mackensen along his
whole line. These reports have
not been borne out, however, by
official communications from Pet
rograd or Vienna, which show no
striking changes In GaIlcia.
A communication from the Pet
rograd war office indicates that
the German army which invaded
the Baltic provinces has won fur
ther successes. Having brought
In relnforcements, the Germans
made a now attack and compelled
the Russians to fall back on the
town Of Double, In the province
kovno.
The loss Of another ship by the
allies at the Dardanelies 10 an
nounced In an official report from
Constantinople. It Is said
transport was struck by shell
and set on fire and that later II
sank. The report does not state
whether it was British or French
transport and whether there was
loss Of life. The landing Of new
troops on GaIlipoIl peninsula by
the allies is reported from Athens
The British steamer Lady Sal
isbury has been sunk by German
submarine.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
Middle West Waking Up to
Danger Of Losing It's
Great Advantages
PANAMA CANAL NO
BOON TO INTERIOR
Seaboards Are Profiting at
Expense Of Cities That
Have No Waterways

Dubuque, June 9.-Dangers said to
be menacing commercial and manu-
featuring interests of the interior sec
tions of the United States brought
representatives Of commercial and
together here today in a conference
of the Upper Mississippi River I'm
provement association. Disturbed
transportation conditions arising from
the new rates via the Panama canal
We're the immediate matters to be
considered by the conference. 1t was
claimed that these new rates caused
all benefits of the canal to accrue to
seaboard or near seaboard points.
The conference, which opened this
forenoon and was expected to occupy
at least two days, was presided over
by Thomas Wilkinson of Burlington,
Iowa, president of the organization.
As the only available and obvious pro-
lection against the dangers said to
threaten the commercial interests OF
this section, the use of the Mississippi
river and its tributaries for freight
was to be urged by the
speakers representing the various To-
cal and state organizations. The con-
struction Of powerful tow boats and
barges to carry immense tonnage be-
tween Minneapolis and st. Paul and
New Orleans was to be considered
I'm order that shippers in the MIS-
sissipppi river valley may avail them
selves Of the benefits OF canal rates
they must commercially utilize inland
water routes such as the Mississippi
river and tributaries declared Mr..
Wilkinson. "This would give them
the cheapest possible transportation
with sea borne trafic at
New Orleans and would overcome the
present disadvantage"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
Br,nn s Statement as to NVhD
He Gaze Up His Portfolio

F., principle, being the twelfth, think, to
accept. No treaty was actually enter
ed into with Germany, but cannot see
that that should stand in the way when
both nations endorsed the principle.
| do not know whether Germany would
accept the offer but our country
should, in my Judgment, make the
offer.
"Such an offer, if accepted would at
once relieve the tension and silence all
the jingoes who are demanding war.
Germany has always been friendly
nation and great many of our people
are of German ancestry. Why should
we not deal with Germany according
to this plan, to which the nation has
pledged it's support?
"The second point of difference is
as to the course which should be pur-
sued in regard to Americans travelling
on belligerent ships or with cargoes
of ammunition.
why should an American citizen be
permitted to involve his country in
war by travelling on a belligerent ship
when he knows that the ship will pass
through danger zone? The question
is not whether an American citizen
has right under International law to
travel on belligerent ship; the ques-
tion is whether he ought not, out OF
consideration for his country, If not for
his own safety, avoid danger when
avoidence is possible.
1T is very one-sided citizenship
that compels government to go to
war over citizens rights and yet re-
lieve the citizen of all obligations to
consider his nations welfare. | do
not know just how far the president
can legally go in actually preventing
Americans from travelling on belliger-
ent ships, but believe the govern
ment should go as far as it can, and
that in case of doubt it should give the
benefit of the doubt to the govern
ment.
But even if the government could
not legally prevent citizens from trav-
cling on belligerent ships, 1t could,
and in my Judgment, should earnestly
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
FORESTERS DUE TO
REFLECT OFFICERS.

Rock Island, H., June 9.-Indica-
tions are that at the. election tomor-
row all Of the present officers, with
the exception of one Of the state trus-
tees, will be returned for another year
by the Catholic Order OF Foresters,
which is holding its twelfth conven-
ton here. William 3. Ryan, Chicago,
is the present state chief ranger Six
ty-six delegates to the International
convention OF the society at Provi-
dence, r. l., next August are to be
chosen. There are 500 delegates att
tending the state convention here. Az
message of greeting was received to-
day from Pope Benedict.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
NO MERCY YET IN
SIGHT FOR FRANK

Atlanta, Ca, June 9. The Georgia
prison commission today declined to
recommend to Governor Slaton COM
mutation of the death sentence of Leo
M. Frank, convicted Of the murder OF
Mary Phagan.
The commission decision is not
binding on the governor who, 1t was
stated. will conduct further hearings
before making his decision.
The commission decided against
clemency by vote of 2 to l. Com
missioners E. L. Rainey and r. F.
Davidson voted against recomenda-
ton for clemency and Commissioner
T. E. Patterson voted in Franks favor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
ALLIES ATTACKING
TURKS POSITION
BOMBARDMENT BY BIG GUNS OF
THE FLEET PREcEDEs As
sAULTs eY TROOPS.

Paris, June 9. A Havas dispatch
from Athens filed yesterday says:
"The allies have resumed the offen-
sive at several points on the Gallipoli
peninsula since Friday, says dispatch
from Mytilene. The attack was begun
in the morning by general lombard
ment of the enemy's positions with the
aid Of the fleet. A fierce struggle all
along the line followed and the fighting
continues.
"a squadron is protecting the land
ing Of fresh troops near Seddul Bahr
while the rest of the feet ceaselessly
bombards the inner forts. The allies
aeroplanes are continually flying over
the peninsula discovering enemy posi-
tions and correcting the fire of the
fleet and the batteries posted before
Seddul Bahr. Prisoners state that the
Turks expected reinforcements from
Constantinople yesterday"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10

Washington, June 9. Just as the
new American note to Germany was
started on it's way over the telegraph
wires, Mr.. Bryan at his home gave out
this statement of his position:
"My reason for resigning is clearly
stated in my letter OF resignation
namely, that may employ as private
citizen the means which the president
does not feel at liberty to employ.
honor him for doing what he believes
to be right, and I am sure that ne de-
sires, as do, to find peaceful solu.
ton of the problem which was created
by the action Of the submarines
"Two of the points on which we diff
fer. each conscientious In his convlc-
ton are:
First, as to the suggestion OF in
yestigation by an international com
mission, and,
Second as to warning Americans
against travelling on belligerent vessels
or with cargoes of ammunition.
81 believe that this nation should
frankly state to Germany that we are
willing to apply in this case the prln-
ciple which we are bound by treaty to
apply to disputes between the United
States and thirty countries with which
we have made treaties providing for
investigation of all disputes or every
character and nature.
These treaties, negotiated under
this administration, make war practic-
ally impossible between this country
and the thirty governments represent
ing nearly three-fourths of all the
people Of the world.
Among the nations with which we
have these treaties are Great Britain,
France and Russia. No matter what
disputes may arise between us and
these treaty nations, we agree that
there shall be no declaration and no
commencement of hostilities until the
matters in dispute have been investi-
gated by an international commission,
and years time is allowed for in
vestigation and report This plan was
offered to all the nations, without any
exception whatever, and Germany was
one of the nations that accepted the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
POWER PLANT BANKRUPT
Mayor Of Davenport Becomes Receiver
For Railway & Light Co., Lo-
Gated at Abba.

Abba, June 9.-Alfred G. Mueller,
mayor Of Davenport, today qualified as
receiver for the Southern Iowa Rail-
way Power & Light Co., OF this city,
under receivership proceedings insti-
tuted In district court before Judge
Vermilion of Centerville yesterday af-
ternoon.
The suit was started by L. T. Rich
mond. local attorney, and w. B.
Lutz, a Des Moines banker, represent
ing bondholders to the amount of
s2S2,O Richmond formerly was
president of the company
The concern, besides furnishing
electricity and power in Abba, oper-
ates an interurban railway to Hooking
and Hiteman.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
AUSTRIAN A|RMAN
At TACKs VENICE
PEOPLE FLOCK TO THE PUBLIC
SQUARE SEEMINGLY WITHOUT
FEAR FOR SAFETY.

Venice, June g. One person was
killed and several were wounded by
bombs dropped Wednesday morning
from an Austrian aeroplane which flew
over the city. The property damage
was not heavy and no historic build.
ings suffered.
When the hostile air craft was sight
ed the residents of the city fiocked to
ST. Marks square. Apparently they
were not concerned about their per-
sonal safety but were chiefly concern
ed lest damage be done the famous
.basilica the rebuilt campanile and the
palace of the Doges. No bombs fell in
this district however
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
GARRISON PLANS
CHANGES IN ARMY
REORGANIZATION OF THE MA
TIoNAL DEFENsEs GETTING
DAILY CONSIDERATION.

Washington, D. G., June 9.-Secre-
tary Garrison said today that al
though he is in almost daily confer
ence with army officers over the gen
eral plan for the reorganization of
the army, he does not propose to make
public his recommendation on the
subject until congress reconyenes.
Meanwhile careful study is being CIV
en- to every proposal to increase the
efficiency of the country's land forces
In response to an inquiry Mr. Car
rison said that If an extraordinary
session Of congress were called, the
plan had progressed to such state
that it could be rapidly filled in and
put in shape for immediate presenta-
tion to that body.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
Six Committees Start on JoI
OF Raising Funds for
Hotel Project
GOOD REPORTS ARE
MADE BY. MEMBERS
Large Sums Raised Durins
Canvass of the City
in Morning Hours

ok committees made UP OF three anfN
lour men to each group, began the acS
t"al soliciting of subscriptions for Tie
new MOTEL project this morning A.
are canvassing the city with the view
10 make quick and effective caussS !
palgn for the success of the venture
Signatures of number OF persons
were obtained by the committees anlls
promises made by others to help th6s
project at little later date. The
greeting received by the various CONF
mittees was for the most part one III
welcome and much announcement IN
felt by the boosters in their efforts w
far.
1t Is expected to increase the amoun1a
subscribed by many thousands OF dol
lars by the close OF the day. But tive
or the committees reported at the CO6S*9s
mercial association by the noon houYa
and these reports were favorable and
full OF announcement for the cause
The men that have engaged in the
work OF soliciting subscriptions repor1yS
that the feeling they find is almost
unanimous for new hotel and they be-
lieve that the project will carry sucs5
cessfully. Optimism is the predominantN
note In the conversation Of the work
ers and they have been buoyed up bya;
the encouragement lent the ventura
thus far by the generous amounts ol%
stock subscribed. All look forward tGB
an early close to the canvass, but arc
prepared to work for 1t long and hart
to put 1t over,' for the genera
opinion expressed by the boosters and
affirmed by those called upon, Ia thnSS|
now Is the acceptable time and tho
new hotel must come sS
The committees numbering more
than score of men, are giving Their
time and efforts to the cause becaus4
they believe In Ottumwa and are wills
ing to work for the city's future They
expect to be out day after day until
they have won the object Of their en-
deavors and these men are likewise
subscribers and are willing to giv0N
their time and effort as we'll as imam
cial support to the new hotel propo-
sition because they have confidence n
the character of the proposition from
business investment standpoint. We
are going to put 1t over said one Of
the boosters. "and every man and wo-
man in Ottumwa will be glad to think
he or she had part In doing It,"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
ITALIAN AIRsH|P IS LOST
Big Flying Machine, Returning From
Raid In Austria, Drops Into Sea
and Burns.

Rome, June 9.-An Italian dirigible
which made an attack on the Austrian
port OF Fiume yesterday caught fire
and was lost. The crew is believed
to have been saved and captured by
the Austrians. Official announcement
to this effect was made here today as
follows:
Yesterday at Fiume one of our dir
igibles dropped number Of bombs
on quarters being used for military
purposes. Returning from this raid,
the dirigible was obliged as the result
of an accident, to come down into the
sea in the vicinity of Lussin island
and caught fire.
"The crew of the dirigible is report
ed to have been saved and captured" :"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
SUBMARINE IS DESTROYED
British Officially Announce the Sink
ing Of One Of German Under
water Vessels.

London, June 8. Official announce
ment was. made today by Secretary Of
the Admiralty Balfour that German
submarine had been sunk and that Xix
of her officers and 81 members of her
crew had been captured.
Mr.. Balfour announced also that
German submarine prisoners hereafter
shall be accorded treatment identical
with all other German prisoners IN
England.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10

duty and OF PUBIC pOI1Cy UHt1I Ho"' JoHr
sunport of the work and purposes OF the
administration has been generous and loyal
beyond praise; your devotion TO the outies
of your great office and your eagerness 70
take advantage of every opportunity TOT
service it offered has been an example 10
the rest of us; you have earned our a11ec-
tionate admiration and friendship
Even now we are not separated in the
object we seek but only in the method py
which we seek it.
It is for these reasons my feeling about
vour retirement from the secretarysh1p OF
state goes so much deeper than regret. l
sincerely deplore it.
me and we ought to pursue them together.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
BRITISH LOSSES
ARE MADE PUBLIC

London, June g. Premier Asquith
announced in the house Of commons to-
day that the total of British casualties
from the beginning OF the war to May
81 was 25S S,OO9 men in killed, wounded
and missing. Men reported captured
by the enemy are included among the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
BRYAN RESIGNS
Bryan's Note of Resignation

NV Dear Mr. with regret that nave
reached the conclusion the commission OF
honored the beginning OF your
administration
actuaed by the highest moVe
IN
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
President Wilson'S Acceptance

resignation only because you
than deep
regret with a feei o
of delightful
matter OF otcl
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10

It faT tO 0
for the naon the less my duty 10 "
end which you nave III VIC" ~
which onotfe fee at
In evering pleasant relations whcn nave eA
between us permit me to w
associated you
before sate department.
and to thank for the extended
With wishes for personal wee ana io ~
Mr. President
J.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10

which l cannot join without violating Wna'
l deem to be an obligation to my country
and the issue involved is Of such moment
that to remain a member of the cabinet
would be as unfair to YOU as it would be to
the cause which is nearest my near''
namely, the prevention of war.
I, therefore, respectfully tender my
resignation to take effect when the note is
sent unless you prefer an earlier hour
Alike desirous of reaching peaceiui
solution of the problem arising out or tne
use of submarines against merchantmen
we find ourselves differing irreconcllaoiy
as to the methods which should be en-
ployed
1t falls to your lot to speak officlally
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10

Our objects ought pursue them
and to bid you Goa
parting same causes
With at1ecuohate sau'
Sincerely
WOODROW WILSON
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10
Unwilling to Ascribe Name
to Note That Will Be
Sent to Germans
DOES NOT APPROVE
WILSON FIRMNESS
Thinks Prevention of War
Is More Important Than
Insisting on Rights

Washington, D. c., June o.
Robert Lansing, counselor of the
state department, today received
his formal appointment Of secre-
tary Of state ad interim.
The presidents note desIgnat-
Ing Counselor Lansing as acting
secretary, directed that he should
"perform the duties Of the office
Of secretary of state for a period
not to exceed thirty days, until a
secretary shall have been appoint
ed and have qualified
Washington, D. c., June Gust
after 2 o'clock this afternoon the
new American note to Germany,
which caused the, cabinet crisis
eliminating in Secretary Bryan's
resignation, started on its way to
Berlin. 1t will be given out for
publication in morning papers of
Friday.
simultaneously, William Jen-
nings Bryan's resignation as sec
rotary Of state, took effect and he
gave out a statementsof his atti-
tude.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-10


tude
Washington, D. c., June 9.-William
Jennings Bryan formally left his Office
rs secretary of state today and Robert
Lansing, counselor of the state depart
ment, was appointed by President Will
son as secretary of state ad interim.
The change in the cabinet at crit
lcal moment in the nations history
took effect with the dispatch of the
note to Germany.
was made at the close of yesterdays
session of the cabinet.
Differing, not in the objects sought
the prevention of war-but in the
method of approaching the problem,
Mr.. Bryan resigned rather than sign
his name to the note which states in
unmistakable, determined and en-
phatic terms the demands of the Uni
ted States.
Mr.. Bryan told his colleagues and
friends today as they gathered about
him in farewell, that his affection for
President Wilson was unchanged and
that he knew the president felt as
warmly toward him. Firmly believing
he can advance the cause Of peace out
side of official life and build up
sentiment in the United States that
will assist the president In maintain.
inn f,.i1 o1o% 1r,{$ I'll
Mr.. Bryan today went back to private
life.
The resignation of the secretary Of
state Of the United States over a diff
ference on a vital question Of foreign
policy-itself unusual in the annals Of
American history-was most drama
tically touched by numerous manifes-
tations OF personal regard for Mr..
Bryan and his own emotion at leaving
the Office he held so dearly.
Tears stood In his eyes while friends
commended his courageous fight for
principles and his determination to
eliminate himself rather than continue
in the cabinet as possible embarrass
ment to the president.
Alone In Cabinet.
y StauIlCu III HIS duNOCdCy VI Q0dC0 anu
firmly set against any communication
to Germany which might involve the
United States in war, Mr.. Bryan found
himself opposed not only by the presi-
dent but by majority of the members
of the cabinet in the methods of deal
ing with the situation. The president
in his letter expressing regret over Mr..
Bryan's resignation said he was not
himself from Mr.. Bryan in
the objects sought in the present crisis
but only in the methods by which they
were to be accomplished. Mr.. Wilson
and his advisers are equally anxious
to prevent war but, in asserting the
rights of the United States, they hold
it absolutely necessary to affirm the
American position in such a way as
to leave no doubt abroad of the firm
intention of the United States to en-
force its rights, If necessary, to secure
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