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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
JAPAN PROMISES
FORCONCESS|ONS
TO PROTECT China

ASSOCIATED Press by Fed Wireless ]
PEkING. China. April y. \ deCid-
edly important statement was made
public yesterday by the American
minister. Paul s Rrinsch, who an
nounced that he had been authorized
by the American state department to
deny the statements in circulation
that China need expect no support
from the United States in her deci'
sion to resist the Japanese demands
on the grounds that to grant them
would abridge American treaty rights
in China.
Attitude Of Mkado.
Replying to the chinese argument
that the Japanese demands are in
conflict with existing treaties with
the other powers, the Japanese minis
ter. Mr. Hioki, is reported to have de-
clared:
Japan will assume all the respon-
sibiIity of protecting China against
any demands made on her by the
other powers on the grounds that her
treaty obligations have been VIC
lated
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
BRYAN HANDS {
OUT ROAST TO :
ADMIRAL PEARY

ASSOCIATED Press by Fed. wireless. !!
WASHINGTON. u, C.. April 81
Rear,Admiral Robert f, Peary. re-
tired. the discoversr Of the North
Pole, received singing rebuke to-
day from SECRETARY Bryan OF the state
department.
At a recent banquet OF the New
York Republican Club, Admiral Peary
declared in the course OF an after.
dinner speech:
"Within the next century. the Uni
ted States either will be nbliterated
as a nation or we shall occupy the
entire North American segment OF the
world"
Such prediction from an obscure
man." retorted Bryan. would be only
foolish: from one in the position OF
Rear.Admiral Peary. it was little less
than criminal"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
VILLA DENIES REVERSE
AT CELAYA WAS SERIOUS

FL PASO, Texas, April 21,-Gen
villa issued denial yesterday that his
repuIse at Celaya by Gen. Obregon
had been the disaster reported. The
reports OF the Carranzistas were that
he had lost 5000 killed and 5000 pris-
oners. while Villa asserts that his
total loss in killed. wounded and miss
ing Is below $500.
Following the fight at Celaya, Villa
says, he rallied his forces and admin
istered a check to the Carranzistas
at Salamanca.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
THROW AWAY YOUR
81 EYEGLASSES
A FREE PRESCRIPTION
You Can Have Filled and Use at Home

H
Do you wear glasses? Are You a
victim of eye-strain or other eye-weak.
nesses? If so, you will be glad to
know that there is real. hope for you.
Many whose eyes were failing, say
they have had their eyes restored
through the principle of this wonder.
full free prescription. One man says,
after trying it: Il was almost blind +;
could not see 20 read at all. Now
can read everything without any glass.
es and my eyes do not water any
more. At night they would pain dread.
fully; now they feel fine all the time.
| II was like a miracle to me-. A lady
who used it says: "The atmosphere
seemed hazy with or without glasses,
but after using this prescription for
Is days everything seems clear. ]
can even read fine print without glass.
es." 1t is believed that thousands who
wear glasses can now discard them in
q reasonable time and multitudes more
will be able to strengthen their eyes
SO as to be spared the trouble and ex.
pense OF ever getting glasses. Eye
troubles Of many descriptions may be
wonderfully benefited by following the
simple rules. Here is the prescrip-
ton: Go to any active drug store and
get a bottle Of DIPLOMA. Fill a two
ounce bottle with warm water, drop
in one Diploma tablet and allow to dis.
solve. With this liquid, battle the
eyes two to four times daily. You
should notice your eyes clear up per.
ceptibly right from the start and in.
flammation win quickly disappear. If
your eyes are bothering you, even a
little, take steps to save them now
before it is too late. Many hopelessly
blind might have been saved if they
had cared for their eyes in time
Advertisement !.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
HANALEI WRECK
CAUSES LITIGATION
ASSOCIATED Press by Fed. Wireless

ASSOCIATED Press by Fed. Wireless. ]
LOS ANGELES. Cal. April 81
The federal statutes limiting cOrpor-
ate liabilities were invoked here yes
terday in the United States district
court by the Independent Steamship
Company against relatives Of those
lost in and survivors of the wreck OF
the steamship Hanalei, which was
lost last November on DuXbury reef.
a few miles north of the Golden Gate,
with 81 drowned.
Unexpected claimants asking dam
ages in large aggregate amounts have
appeared from all sides. The court.
as a preliminary measure. authorized
the appointment of a commissioner to
hear testimony in support OF the va.
lidity of their claims.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
NAVY OFFICERS
DOUBT PARADE
THROUGH CANAL

ASSOCIATED Press by Fed Wireless. J
WASHINGTON. D. C., April IL In
spite Of the announcements Of Secre-
tary Daniels that the Atlantic battle
ship fleet will leave New York for the
Pacific not later than June -. navy
officers are skeptical that the feet
can be passed through the Panama
canal. Reports on prospective condi-
tons were asked yesterday from Gov.
crnor-general Goethals and Cant
Hugh Rodman. marine superintendent
of the zone
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
OKUMA AND CABINET
IN LONG CONFERENCE
Especial Cable to Nippu Jill

Especial Gable to Nippu JijiD
TOXIC, Japan, April 20-Premier
Count Okuma and his cabinet. inClud-
ing Baron katO, foreign minister;
hieut-gen. Okla, war minister, and
Nice-Admiral Yatsushiro, navy minis
ter, were closeted today in a lengthy
conference. to which they were sum.
moned early in the morning. Though
what went on in the conference is
strictly withheld. it is presumed there
was discussion of the Chinese prob
lem. The situation between this
country and China is becoming gray.
er hourly.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
MEXICAN Machine GUNS lombard
U.S.. ARMY B|PLANE; FLYER UNHURT

that the offenders would be arrested
and properly punished.
Booze Responsible.
The firing resulted. he said. from
tn" command Of an intoxicated sub
lieutenant, who mistook the American
plane for one Of Villas machines,
Farnum Fish an American aviator.
recently enlisted with Villas besieg-
ing forces, which gave the excuse
some color Of plausibility.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21

Arrangements we're completed for
the funeral today of Maj. William
Arthur, U. S. A., retired, brother OF
the late President Chester A. Arthur,
who died at his home at Cohasset
Mass.
The Investment Bankers Associa-
ton of America has decided to con-
test the income tax regulation, hold
ing that income received by a part
nership is not to be considered in
come of the members.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
VESSELS TO DEPART,

Wednesday, April 81.
Sydney via Suva and Auckland
Niagara, C. A. str.
Thursday, April %.
San Francisco-Ventura, o. S. S.
p. m.
Kauai ports-W. G. Hall, str, 5 p
m.
Friday, April %.
Hongkong via Japan ports-Korea
p. NJ. str.
Kona and Kau ports-Kilauea, str.
noon.
Maui -Claudine, str, ) =. m
Oahu Professionalism, str.
koolau ports-Heeia Maru, str.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
NAILS

Mails are due from the following
points as follows:
San Francisco-korea, Apr %.
Yokohama-Manchu ria, Apr. q.
Observation-Disclosures, April %.
Vancouye-Makura, May 10.
Mails will depart for the following
points as follows:
San Frantisco-SOnoma. April -.
Yokohama-korea, April 23
Australia-Ventura, May l..
Fancouver-Makura, Apr. 80.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
CALIFORNIA SoLoN
WOULD TAX BACHELORS
ASSOCIATED Press by = Fed: wireless. ]

ASSOCIATED Press by Fed. Wireless.
SACRAMENTO Cal, April 21.-As,
semblynlan Maurice Brown of Tue
lumne county, yesterday introduced a
bill the purpose of which is to- i'm
pose a tax of ten dollars per year
upon all bachelors in the state who
are 80 years old or more. The bill
calls for the enactment of constitu.
tional amendment to legahze the i'm
position of the tax.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
FRISCO REJECTS
Spring VALLEY
WATER SCHEME

ASSOCIATED Press By Fed. Wireless. ]
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, April 90
TOO dear at the price" was the YER
dict yesterday at the polls, against
the Spring Valley Water Company.
Spring Valley offered to sell at $34,-
100000 after negotiations which
dragged out for three years. A special
bond election was held and the peo-
pie voted the proposed sale down.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
TRANSPORT SERVICE

Logan, from Honolulu for San Fran
cisco, arrived Feb. A.
Thomas, from Honolulu to San Fran
cisco. arrived April 10.
Sherman, from Honolulu for Manila
via Guam, April IA
Sheridan, from Honolulu to Manila
arrived April 2.
Dix, from Nagasaki. arrived at Homo
lulu April 81.
Warren. stationed at til" Philippines
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
BIRDMAN FOWLER
in NEAR TRAGEDY
At FRISCO FAIR

IAssociated Press by Fed. Wireless. !
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. April H..
Robert Fowler. the California aviator.
who since the death OF Lincoln
Beachey has been performing exhibit
ton and passenger-Carrying flights for
the worlds fair. fell into the bay yes
terday with q passenger from a height
of - feet Both were fshed out I'M
injured
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
ROCK ISLAND RAILWAY
IN HANDS OF RECEIVER
IAssociated Press hy Fed. Wireless. !

ASSOCIATED Press by Fed. Wireless. ]
CHICAGO. ILL.,, April 20.-The Chi.
cago. Rock Island & Pacific railroad
has gone into the hands OF receivers
and the stock dropped ten points to.
day The road has admitted it's In.
ability to meet more than $4,000. 900
in short term notes and other obliga-
tions due now and on May l. The.
court has appointed H. U. Nudge.
president Of the road. and J. NJ. Dick.
inson, ex-secretary Of war, as the re.
eeivers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
MOVEMENTS OF
MAIL STEAMERS
VESSELS TO ARRIVE

Due Daily.
Makatea7Glenshee, Br. str.
Thursday, April %.
New York via Panama and Seattle
-Columbian, All. str
Panama fcanal-Greystoke Castle
Br. str
San Francisco-Korea, P NJ. str.
Sydney-yentura, o. S. S.
Maui ports-Claudine str.
Saturday, April %.
Hilo via way pOrts-Mauna Kea
str.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21

The Southern Plantation Develop
ment Company and other creditors
filed an involuntary petition in bank
ruptcy in Chicago against the Ala
bama Tobacco Company. The liabili-
ties are given as Sif& 400
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21

A colonel and two majors were SEN
fenced to death by a eourtmartial at
Soft, Bulgaria. on charge of mutiny,
for surrendering two Bulgarian regi-
ments during the Rumanian invasion
in 1913. -:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21

A bullet, wound received by Gustaf
A. Frederickson during struggle at
Mass, with Julian Lane,
resulted fatally. Lane, who claims
that the shot was fired in self de-
tense, is under arrest.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21

John NJ. Shea, a former page in
the house of representatives, was
sentenced in Toledo to serve 10 years
at hard labor in MoundsVille Federal
prison for swindling operations.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21
HoNoLuLu LODGE NO. 1, MODERN
ORDER OF PHOENIX.

WIN meet ct their home, corner
Beretania and Fort streets, ever
Thursday evening at 7:3o o'clock. j
CHARLES HUSTA1E, JR, Leader.
FRANK MURRAY, Secretary.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-04-21

SPORTS, CLASSIFIED AND SHIPPING
NEWS SECTION
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-16
ROCK ISLAND HAS
DETROIT AGENT

II is more conducive 10 action to
learn that one may step into a con
veniently located office. In ones
own city, and there procure printed
matter concerning a vacation trip.
than II is 10 send away by letter for
the same material For instance, If
you are interested I'm the cool sun.
shine and scenery OF Colorado. you
may procure the Rock Island road
travel literature OF Colorado by call.
ing on or 'phoning &. G.. Gardner.
in the Majestic-bldg., instead of
sending 10 Chicago as was suggest.
ed by an inadvertence which ap-
peared in the display advertising Of
the Rock Island road published n
the Times one day recently. Mr..
Gardner is Rock Island passenger
1rent for Detroit and the booklets
Colorado" and Little Journeys In
Colorado" may be had OF him for
the asking They are distinctly
worth having.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-16
That Seems to BE Idea
i'm LuSitania In
cident
REPLY TO BE STILL
FURTHER DELAYED
President lans to
Start for Cornish
Summer Capital
BY BOND p. GEDOEs.

CStdT Correspondent United Press }
WASHINGTON. June l6.-Ger.
many and the United States are to
be given a cooling of" period over
the Lusi'auia disaster This was
the construction placed IN official
quarters today upon reports from
Berlin that considerable time prob
ably would elapse before Germany's
second reply IA the submarine war
fare negotiations would be for
warded.
From authoritative sources # was
learned today THAT the 90 days or
two weeks originally expected by
the administration before The Ger
man rcpys arrival would likely
stretch into three weeks aad pos.
Silly even longer An indication
that the president himself does not
expect "a quick response from Ger.
many WAS his plan 10 leave here for
q vacation at Cornish. y r. much
sooner than planned The presi-
dent nov hopes 10 start by the
middle 81 rpN, week for The sum.
mcr Capital to remain over July :.
Germany delay. s. IS believed is
based on reports from the United
States tNa' public Indignation over
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-16
COUZENS
GIVES $1,000
FOR BABES
CONTINUED from Page oneD

sion, and Miss Catherine Edwards Is
supervisor OF the baby work.
The Board OF Health maintains
free dispensarles and clinics in the
Board OF Health building, No. 233
81. Antoine-st., No 57S Wesson- ave. o.,
No. 1851 Dubois-st., and the Chill
dren's Free hospital. Another sta
ton VIII be opened soon in Ham
tramck. whore the birth rate is dou-
BE that OF Detroit.
Tho Children's Free hospital will
be open from to p. m. Thurs
day, for public inspection. Every
one Interested Is invited TO look
through the institution.
For some unknown reason. the
special performance OF the playlet,
Mix for the benefit OF poor moth
ers In the Temple theater, Wednes-
day morning. was poorly attended.
only about 100 women turning out.
In addition TO the playlet. moving
pictures Of a large Detroit creamery
plant were shown and proved very
interesting There will be another
special performance Saturday morn.
ing for the GOO members OF the Lit
tie Mothers league, when the pic
lures will be repeated
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-16
continued from Tagt oncD

apiece. are sold FOR gouuino sap.
phiros. bringing a7 high as s.
THAT the police department does
not keep close Yah ON these places.
where people Gre cheated and DE-.
'rartrI iu broad daylight il proven
hy 'No tocr tbo SOME OF them were
operating i'm the city for two weeks
without license uut.l We brought
the matter TO the attention OF the
police
Mr. Tocpel has been invited by
Nld Barnett To confer with him re-
garling the proposed new ordinance
which the corporation counsel has
been instructed 10 draft
Lieut.. al" Hicks. in the mayors
Office. complains that ne IS FIRE.
queutly bothered by people who
have been "stung" In cheap auction
jcwelry stores
The complaints average about
three a week" said the lieutenant.
From Tho stories the people tell,
some pretty raw frauds are pulled
OF I'm these places We compel the
sharpers 70 return money on cheap
articles by threatening to revoke
their license
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-16
SPEEDING SALOON
MAN OVERTAKEN
AFTER HOT CHASE

Speeding through Woodward ave.
az the rate OF about 80 miles an
hour. according TO Driver Frank
Trombley, Of the detective bureau
flyer. William Roach, saloonkeeper
at Fourth and FORESTS. was chased
from Watson-st, To the city hall by
the flyer. before he was overtaken.
lie and a young woman companion
were taken 10 headquarters. and
later released, with orders TO Rp.
pear II complaint is made. while the
auto was kept az headquarters
Tromhley had driven Detectives
Fraley and Rogers out 10 Watson
ST.. 10 Investigate a report, when he
saw the auto whiz by at breakneck
speed. and gave chase.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-16
Possible, But
improbable; Is
Washington Belief

WASHINGTON, June 16-"Possi-
BILE. but improbable" was the official
verdict here today on the story that
German Ambassador Berustorits
special envoy to Berlin was not Dr.
Anton Meyer-Gerhard, Red Cross
agent. as represented, but Or Alfred
Meyer, OF the kaiser's war ministry.
Such also was the verdict on the
alternate story that Dr., Alfred Mey-
er, after completing mission Of in
vestigation in America, sailed for
home as Or. Anton MeyerGerhard s
servant, or secretary.
Acting Secretary Of State Lansing
and former Secretary Bryan both dis
claimed knowledge of any facts tend
ing to bear out either version Both
said the emissary's identity had new
or been questioned.
Ambassador Bernstorff was not in
Washington, and all but very minor
attaches Of the embassy We're U
summer quarters az Codarhurst. ]. b.
Acting Secretary Lansing intimat-
ed that the state department would
investigate the reports, bat added
that, even if they proivd true, there
was no violation OF laW--only dis
courtesy to the United states gov
eminent.
AT the German ambassador re
quest" he stated, "a letter was given
TO DR.. Gerhard, saying he had been
in this country as a Red Cross rep.
resentative and desired to return to
Germany.
This letter was signed by Secre-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-16
WALTER S. BARLOW
TO BE MIDSHIPMAN

Walter s Barlow. son OF Col
Walter Barlow, Thirty.6rst Michi-
gan infantry. has been admitted to
the naval academy In Annapolis. He
IS ~ years OF age. and was gradu.
ated from the Detroit Central high
school in the class OF June, 1914.
During tho past year be has been a
student in the University OF Michi-
gan. He received his appointment
from Congressman Samuel W.
Bcakes. OF Ann Arbor. Col. Barlow
Is a Spanish-American war veteran.
IIe "a chief assistant corporation
counsel.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-16
BY J. w. T. MASON.
irittrn for tho United PressD

written for th" nit-d PressD
NEW YORK. June I'll a. M
Criticisms of Gen. JofTre are be-
ginning to be heard in France be
cause OF the failure OF the French
army 20 make appreciate progress
since the Germans were driven back
from Paris to the Aisne. These un-
favorable comments are below the
surface and are not only felt. as was
the recent condemnation OF Lord
Kitchener in England. But, the
French Generallssimo is not quite
the national hero he was last autumn
after he had saved Paris. and Il is
possible radical French newspaper
editors may begin at any time an IA
sault upon the tutility of Joffre's nib
bling policy.
During the dark days OF the Ger
man rush across northern France
last summer peace party was Sc.
cretly formed In Paris which urged
an agreement with Germany as the
only way OF saving France. When
Joffre hurled the Germans back 10
the Aisne. France instantaneously re-
covered herself and Joffre's reputa-
ton owes much 20 the psychological
fact OF this recovery.
Since then, Jofrre has done moth
ing positive Every attempt he has
made 10 push the Germans farther
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-16

charges by inference that the Ger.
man ambassador and other German
diplomatic attaches IA The United
states were parties 10 the deception
by which the German agent wore a
toupee and glasses while masqucr.
aiding as Red Cross worker, and
was given a safe conduct home.
The story records an agreement
entered into between DIT Meyer and
Mrs. Selma Lewis. a war broker"
whereby the German agent con
tracted for purchase OF KragJorgen.
sen rifles discarded by the United
States government. and relates how
attempts were made 10 influence the
war department 20 sell these arms
II was In pursuance OF this plan 10
have the government release the
rifies. the Tribune asserts, that Mrs.
Lewis got In touch with two other
munition agents who hoped 10 be
able 10 obtain influence through
Malcolm McAdoo, brother 10 the
secretary OF the treasury. The
Tribune declares Malcolm McAdoo
was furnished considerable sum
OF money for expenses. The story
also asserts that Mrs. Lewis got eX-
Comptroller Herman a. Metz. Of
New York, 20 make trip 10 Wash
ington, and Sound out" Secretary
Bryan on the sale of the Krags.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-16
THE EUROPEAN CONFLICT
AS SEEN FROM DAY TO DAY

back has failed. except In isolated
instances. without bearing on the
outcome OF the war.
All the military virtues OF the
French commander have been mega
tive ones. He has maintained his
defensive lines intact and has pre-
vented the German assaults from
winning any more OF the soil OF
France.
Objections 10 JofYre haze been de-
There are many grounds. however,
on which Joffre can be defended.
Above all others is the fact that no
German or English commander has
been able 10 gain any important vic
tory over the enemy since Joffre's
first and last success between Paris
and the Aisne. Nor has any French
army commander since the Germans
reached the Aisne proved himself 70
possess capacities superior TO Joffre.
Happily. however. there exists a
testing ground for Frenchmen who
may be thought capable OF super
sedtng the commander-ln-ohie Let
them, In turn be sent 10 Alsace. COM
mlssioned TO drive the Germans out
OF the lost province. II any French
general succeeds IN recovering Al
SAGE for the republic the grave re-
sponsibilities OF the post OF general
issimo might without danger be en-.
trusted 20 him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-06-16
SAVES SON
FROM R|v1
Father Plunges to r.
tom and Brings Boy
to Surface

ECORSE. Mich. Juno 1--WE
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. J. Monte. Jr. -
entertaining company. Harold q
young son, and a playmate ventr
onto the back steps. which a.
look the river. The water n e.
at this point, and when two screQ|
were heard, Mr.. Monte rushed e.
and without taking of any CLOTH
Jumped into the water. swan to G
bottom. and rescued his son. IA
other boy was still on the STE
Harold was resuscitated after y
minutes work.