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Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
One Result of War Will Be to Emphasize Value of Russia's Native Cotton Crop to Her Cotton Man ufacturing Industries.
GOVERNMENT TO
 TAKE X HAND
Irrigation Is Only Means by Which Cotton Grow ing Is Possible in Turkes- tan-System Came from the Chinese.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCHI


 PETROGRAD, May 23.-one result of the war. in the opinion of econ omists and manufacturers here, will be to emphasize the value of Russias native cotton crop to her cotton manufacturing industries, and there will certainly be renewed efforts on the part of the government to en- courage the extension of the crop
 The government already has plans in hand for extensive developments in this direction both in Russian Turkestan and in Trans Caueasia. these being the two principal cotton growing districts.
 In Turkestan, cotton growing is possible only under irrigation, which is supplied by number of rivers flowing from the mountains into the plains. Irrigation is said to have been introduced here by the Chinese. in the first century of the Christian era, and some of the old works are still in existence. The governments plans for further developments in this region include extensive engin eering works, which would nearly double the area at present available for cotton cultivation.
 The area at present under cotton in Russia is estimated at 125g.00O acres. The average yield is very high, being giver by one authority as not less than 300 pounds of lint per acre. as against 200 pounds in America and 100 pounds in India. The best districts are said to yield an average of about 45O pounds.
 The development of cotton growing has been fostered by the high import duty of nearly six cents a pound imposed upon imported cotton. The Russian cotton growing districts arc the most northerly cotton growing areas in the world, being five degrees further north than the> limits of cot ton growing in the United States. The native cotton is of rough staple. similar to Indian cotton, but in Rus sia as in many other parts of the world. the cotton farming caused by the American civil war led to at tempts to extend the cultivation of the plant and to introduce foreign varieties. Sea Island seed was the first tried, but proved unsuitable. Later on trials were made with Am erican upland seed. which proved successful. It soon became acclima- tized, and was generally adopted wherever possible, on account of it's superior quality and higher yield
 The increase in the Russian crop is the most important contribution to the world supply that has been made by any country in the world. with the possible exception of China. during the present century. In the further development of new cotton areas, there are two chief considera- tions, labor and transportation. The labor supply is already short and the deficiency must presumably be supplied by encouraging immigration from other thiol1ly populated parts of the Russian Empire. The inn
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
Citizens of Arizona and California Assemble to Celebrate Formal Open ing of Steel Link in O.-C. Highway
 STATE OFFICIALS
 IN CELEBRATION Governor Hunt, Lieut.. Coy, Eshelman, and Others on the Program - EXcur- siOnS to Dam and Inter national Boundary
Especial to The Republican,

YUMA, May 25.-OVer five thous- and people, citizens of Arizona and California gathered at the foot of Main street this afternoon to wit ness the dedication of the new steer highway bridge across the Colorado river. the connecting link in three transcontinental highways. The ce- remonies were marked by speeches by Gov. Hunt of Arizona. Lieut.. Gov Eshelman of California, Senator Ash nrst, and representatives of automo- bile clubs and highway associations on both sides of the river.
 Following the address of welcome by J. H. Westover. editor of the Yuma sun. Lieutenant Governor Esh- elman of California extended the con- sratulatIons of the people of that state, spoke of the advantages of road building and it's effect on the development of the country and pro phesied that the next few years would see even greater advantages in this section of the southwest.
 GoV. Hunt said that the building of the bridge marked another step in the advance of Yuma and Ari- zona, and congratulated the citizens of Yuma and Imperial counties upon the completion of this important link in the highway system. He was fol- lowed by Senator Henry F. Ashurst. who in a splendid address. paid high tribute to the builders of the south west and painted a glowing picture of the future of the Yuma ValIeY
 Edward Fletcher of San Diego, sec retary of the Southern National Highway association. presented the greeting of that organization, and told what the building of the bridge meant to San Diego The greetings of the Automobil, Club of Southern California were voiced by the secre- tary. Carl McStaY of Los Angeles. who congratulated the citizens of both states on the completion of the structure. Phil D. Swing. former county attorney of Imperial county voiced the congratulations of the people of that section. and said that the bridge would result in closer relations between the people of the two states. George Nicholson of Yuma presided at the meeting
 A concert by the Yuma Indian band, and two numbers by the high school chorus were features of the celebration. The chorus rendered q Love You, California; and Arizona" and was warmly applaided.
 State officials of both states. and other prominent guests were taken on a special train to the I-aguna dam this morning. and later down the Yuma valley to the international line, twenty four miles distant. To- night they are the guests of the Yuma Commercial club at banquet at the Arizona hotel.
 Tbe big electric sign, which was turned on for the first time last night is again a blaze of light to- night The sign. which can be seen Tor twenty miles from trains from the west, consists of over TOO elec- trlc lights, bearing the words. ocean tO ocean HighWaN. Yuma'
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
CONFERENCE
 REPORT IS THORN
Objection of House to Re port Cn Land Commission Section So Decisive It Is Not Likely It Will Be Withdrawn.

Any member or group of members of either house of the legislaturn having a notion. if any, of the out come of the situation in which the house left itself on Saturday after noon. are keeping it to themselves. The objection of the house to the conference report on the land com mission section was so decisive that there is not the slightest probability that it will he withdrawn. There is hardly less probability that the sen ate will recede from it's position on that section and it will naturally as Sume that that position has been strengthened by the agreement in conference. Even if the house should accept all of the other conference agreements this difference is enough to tic up the situation.
 If the house stands by it's vote of Saturday evening. there will be two things it may dc. one will be to ask for q new conference of differ ent mana gers or it may ask for d renewal of the conferences with in structions to it's own managers. Of course. if those instructions should represent the present views of the house the failure of the appropria- tion bill would take place in con- ference rather than in either of the houses.
 There is a good deal of speculation among the members as to the time and the terms of the call for q second extra session. It was reported nn Saturday that the call would be issued on Tuesday and that it. would include recommendation for legis- lation on the subject of prohibition. Whether or not that is the case. it was stated by a man who ought to know that the governor had decided upon no time for issuing the call and that he could make no decision until after the adjournment of the present session. But it is understood that the call when issued will provide for a session to begin immediately after this one.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
KMYdS And Turks
 Aye M0ssaCYelmg
 Many Aymen1amS
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPArcHI

LONDON. May 23.-A joint official statement from Great Britain, France and Russia. says the past month the kurdS and the Turkish population of Armenia have been engaged in massacreing Armenians with the con nivance and help of the Ottoman au thorities. Inhabitants of about one hundred villages near Van were all as sassinated and in the town itself the Armenia quarter was besieged by the KurdS.
 At the same time the Ottoman gov ernment at ConStantinople is raging against the inoffensive Armenian population. In the face of these fresh crimes committed by Turkey the allies governments announce pub licly to the Sublime Porte they will hold all members of that government as well as the agents personally re- sponsible for such massacres.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
TRANSMITTING CONSTITUTION
 ASSOCIATED PRESS pIsPATCHI

COPENHAGEN, May 23.-Newspap- CTS received from Rejkjavik, the cap- ital of Iceland, report that the new British consul, who has recently ar rived there. has begun work on a tram station of the Icelandic constitution and all bills and documents in refer ence to the relations between Denmark and Iceland, and has had enga ged a number of translators to do this work According to reports from Icelandic vessels. two British cruisers are now cruising constantly off the south and east coast of Iceland.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
NO TAXES, NO BEER
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPArcHI

BERLIN, May 23.-Residents of the little Saxon village of Bernsgrun who do not pay their taxes will hereafter be able to get no beer This is the decree issued by the city fathers. whose patience has been exhausted endeavoring to make de- linquents settle the bills against them for state, municipal. school and church taxes. They observed that men who could not or did not pay their taxes nevertheless apepared to have money to spend in the saloons. This k now to be ended. The names If the delinquents will be posted in every saloon or other place where liquor is sold openly. and no beer or other drinks may be sold to them as long as their back taxes remain unpaid.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
To Commend P0YdOn Board
 FOY It's ReSOlmte Stand

Memory of the brutal murders of four Americans by the band of Mex ican outlaws who terrorized Ray last August. is still fresh in the minds of citizens here, and much resentment is felt at what is construed as an attempt to save Nillalobo from the penalty i'm posed by law. Failure to carry out the sentence in such case. it is pointed out, could not but have it's effect locally tending to create the belief that such crimes as were committed last summer would result in no more severe punish inent than term in prison.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
OVER FIVE THOUSAND
 ATTEND DEDICATION
 OF NEW YUMA BRIDGE
SAY SUBMARINES
 AND TRANSPORTS SUNK

PARIS. May 23.-An official note issued regarding the opera tions in the Dardanelles, says a British submarine sunk two tor pedo boats and two transports, one of which was loaded with troops.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24

l Although drastic action had been looked for momentarily, the Italians lof all classes have been electrified by l the swift moving of events. Early this morning great crowds gathered around the Quirinal to await the min- isters, who called on the king for the purpose of discussing the situation. He was signing decrees. When Pre- mier AleXandera and Sonnino the foreign minister. left the palace the people cheered enthusiastically. Gen eral Zuppeli minister of war and Vice Admiral Niale, of the marine, remained with the king a consider able time after the others left.
 When the first blow will be struck is not foretoN, but after many months of preparation. the army, which has been greatly strengthened, and the navy are ready. Exceedingly strong forces are in position along the Aus tria Italian frontier.
 The German ambassador Prince Von BuelOw and Austrian Ambassa- dor MacchinO are still in Rome so far as known. They have waited to the last. doubtless in the hope that a way would be found to prevent a clash Of arms. They will be given safe conduct when they leave. So far as the German and Austrian resi- dents of Italy are concerned. every effort will be made to see them out of the country safely. On the other hand most alarming reports have been received from the Italian bor- der towns that the Italian residents in Austrian Tyrcl are experiencing great difficulty in returning to Italv and in many cases have been placed under arrest
 According to Giornale d'Italia the problem concerning the diplomats ac- credited to the Vatican have been solved satisfactorily. Austrian and German diplomats. ignoring the situ- ation in Italy, will depart as if merely taking their summer vacations before the regular time Extreme measures have failed and thus the law of guarantees remains untouched About S00.O0O Bavarians and Hun garians have been concentrated against Italy
 Await Actual Hostilities
 LONDON. May 2S.-With the an
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
(By Associated Press. )

ROME May 23-Conte1npolaneousy with tie issu- of general mobilization order. the Italian govern ment officially announced tonight it has declared against Hungary. The first skirmish of the troops came at Forcemi di Montozzo in the pass be- tween Pont di Le@no and Pejo. The Austrian patrol crossed the Frontier, but attacked by the Italian Alpine ChasseulS and driven back across the border
 The l11bun says the state of war between Italy and AlStrla will begin May 24. Baron Macchio the Austrian Hungarian ambassadors, handed his pass ports at 33O clock this afternoon and report says he VIII leave tonight or Ill the nolnng. Baron Avarna. the Italian ambassador at Vienna, has been recalled
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
FAMOUS GUIDE IS DEAD
TAssocIArEp PREss p1sPA1cHl

GENEVA. May 2$.-Joseph Sochmat- ter. known as the "Englishmans guiGe". has just died, aged 4S. He was well known to hundreds of English and American Alpinists. Sochmatter's fath er and brother were killed on the Dent Blanche in 1882 and he continued the family reputation of having the best guides in the world. In addition to the Alps. he made climbs in the Rockies and Andes. Among Swiss guides he was considered the best rock climber in this country. He did not know the meaning of fatigue.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
OCSpecial to The Republican,

OSpecial to The Republican,
 RAY. May 23.-Commending the members of the board of pardons and paroles for the firm stand they have taken m the cases of the five men awaiting execution at Florence. and in refusing to be swayed by an eleventh hour clamor, hundreds of citizens of Ray and uniting in a memorial which vii. probably be presented to the board next Tuesday. Copies of the resolu- tion are being widely circulated and are being signed by practically every resident Of this district.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
Especial to the Republican,

OXFORD, Eng, May 22-The sum mer term has opened at the university here under more striking conditions than any that have existed since the war brok out in August. Last term there were between 1000 and HOO un- dergraduates in residence, but owing to some 200 of those having joined the army there will he only 900 in residence this term, as against the usual 5000 that were up at the uni versity year ago There are still
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
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BEDDING, May 23.-Inky smoke clouds occasionally dropped through the rain clouds which circled Lassen Peak today and curtained the sum init. No violent eruptions are indi- cated tonight.
 The eruption was seen at Sacra- mento from the cupola of the state capitol, 175 miles away. Automobile parties left cities one hundred miles and more away to witness the spec tacle. Reports came from Montgom- cry Creek of the flight of families from Hat Creek valley, and of the enormous size of the mud flow. Dog ems of homes and the best farming
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
WAR DECLARED BY ITALY
 AGAINST 1.!!S'lT 1e.!!!!S'lTRIA-HUNCARy

Contcmpor9ncorslv with Issuance of General Mobiliza- tion Order. Italian Government Officially Announces It Has Declared War Against Austria Hungary - First S1i1nish Takes Place When Alpine Chaseellrs Drive Austrian Patrol Across the Borde1-Austran- Hungarian Ambassador Handed His Passports and Italian Amhassador at Vienna Recalled
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24

but from that of the illustrations pre-. sented a better special edition of a newspaper was never issued in Ari- zona. That it would serve the purpose of advertising widely the name and the fame of this section, it was Con ceded.
 The Republican still has a liberal supply of these papers which can be se- cured at the regular price of five cents
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
Mky Smoke Clouds Make
 Way Through Ralm Clouds

and stock land in the valley lay di- rectly in the channel of the flow. By six o'clock the flood of mud and lava had reached and submerged the ranch of Wilbur Wilcox. Its people had escaped. driving the livestock before them. Charles Opdyke and Fred Larkin who set out to inves- tigate in the danger zone. were driven back by the gas poisoned at mosphere.
 Other Eruptions Reported
 SEWARD, May 23.-The Iliamma volcano, and an unidentified peak on
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Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
GARRONI IS LEAVING

LONDON. May 23.-The Marquis Di Barroni, Italian ambassador to Turkey and staff, are leaving Constantinople according to an Athens dispatch to the Telegraph filed tonight.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
STEAM FER IS LOST

ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcH1 MARSHF1ELD. May 23.-Efforts made to save the stranded steamer Claremont were unavailing
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24
OUTCOME 0F THE
 HOUSE TANGLE
 PR0bLEMAT|CAL

If Any Member OF Group of Members of Legislature Smmises Solution, They Are Keeping It Well to Themselves.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-24

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Arizona republican., 1915-05-24

Await Actual Hostilities LONDON. May 23.-With the an nouncement of Italy's declaration of
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-14
COMMODORE CHILDS
BUILDING NEW BOAT
New Member Of Famous JOY
Family Will BE-
81 Ratcr.
TO CHALLENGE FOR CUP

Commodore William H. Childs ~ tho
Indian IIarbor Yacht Club is to have
4 new 81 ratcr. Tho Yacht. II il is
a sGccrse. will he sent TO chicago 10
race FOR the Manhassc; challenge cup.
which is now held 10y the chicago Yacht
club. The Indian IIarhor Yacht club
will challenge and It is probable that
other Eastern clubs also will sem boats
to Lake Michigan to trN to win hscl
this trophy.
The new Yacht IL to be built from de-
signs by Addison q. lIanan by Woods
at city island. This means that IL will
he much ON the same lines as the
Josephine. which Mr.. Utnau built two
years ago and which is still the fast
est zach, in class T. IN Eastern waters.
Mr.. HIuan designed TN" Josephine.
which won tu" champiInship + tn"
Sound I'm 1913 aLd last ,car sailed or
Marhlch"sd and casil, defeated the 81
raters there. Mr.. H,uar. who is an
amateur designer and one Of tho bcsi
lwitsu- sailor, IN tn country, viii sau
IN, new yacht. assisted 10y Commudofe
ChildS. and tho J%oscrhir" win he used ~
q trial boat
James - Hayward. former comma
luic Of the chicago Yacht club. has
hccr Fast trying - induce yaohjsm"u
TO 80 tft"r the rup, and he seems to
have been successful in his forts To
~timulat" interest The Manhissot cup
was won IN iHi- d., tho Mithirago, =
Gardner designed boat. There was a
'hal',rs" for tho prize the ucNt year
and In, owen boat Strange was sent
tn Tho Lakes. but Mas beaten.
TIN" lake y,cht-W'u are strong .n tho
- cltes and their hos' ,oat now IS the
valiant. a yacht hl o. iast wear from
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-14
OUTSHINES SENIOR SPRTsTERS.
Nounr simons clips u yard NarL
IN Junior settlement Vscc.

Il. Simons, a sturdy young athlete OF
Hudson Guild. was graduated from the
Junior ranks in brilliant style at the
thirteenth annual games of the Inter
settlement Association held In the Sew
cnty-nrst Regiment Armory last night.
In winning the sixty yard dash Tor
juniors he set a new mark Of 6 - Sec
unds IN spite of the fact that he was
nut back a yard for "A false break. The
quality OF this youngsters performance
was emphasized by the time of the
senior event at the same distance, q
nth of a second slower. though A.. j.
Bonns Of the Union settlement. who
won, had a handicap OF Ave feet. Simons
showed that his victory was no luke
when i'm running the last relay for Hud-
son Guild in the Junior relay he spread-
eagled his field.
There was q great battle Tor point
honors which was not settled until the
last event placed Union settlement first
with 20 points. CLARK House was sec
ond with 81. Boys club third with -
and Hudson Guild fourth with %.
Christ Church House was strong In the
field events and landed In fifth place
with %. IRE other scores were East
side House. II: Hartley House. 6;
Scvcnty-ninth street House. 3, and Uni-
versity settlement. I.
The record mad by Simons was the
only one recorded. az the scratch men
were beaten IN most Of the senior races
IN which fast time ruled. Most of the
races were contested hotly. II this
was particularly true OF the mile handi-
cap for seniors. in which VI. Collins
of mon Settlement and NJ Shea of
Hudson Guild had n tussle all through
the last lap. Both started from the
10 yard mark and Collins, who took AN
carlv lead, beat his rival by i've yards.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-14

Tor George Dcgcrbcrg. and q IS foot sea-
going %ruuabout Tor u Philadelphia man
"hlch has a guaranteed speed OF -
miles an hour and is uamcd Nee is the
firth.
At Nandcrslico'S yard - 10 foot
raised deck cruiser GOV . member of the
'nriuthiin Yacht club rs nearly com-
pletcd. \ - footrr is TO be built also
At this yard.
At the ~l;sSington shipvard a small
motorhoat IL being built rs a tender
for the Arawan. owned by Nicc-com-
modore lOngStreth Kirk Of Toms
River has nearly completed the auN.li.
airy schooner Ply dcro for " Lawrence
Hess, 1r. This Is practically the only
sailing yacht building near Philadelphia
and II Is to have a va cycle motor as
an auxiliary.
I'm. addition 10 this work Bowes &
Mower have designed y 6S foot cruis-
ing motor Yacht fer Waiter Ahlstrom
Of Nihorr. Finland. which is TO h"
built Of steel a 81 foot rurahout for
4. II. Wood " B,Ion, building by
tho G \. Day Company OF Wolfboro.
v. II. q so foot rUmubout. building by
Charles +. Hans ~ clayton. y Y n 80
foot ml'orboat for ". \. Watson for
Use IN Nicaragua. The boat will make
the trip under its own power. \ class
OF eight one d'.igu catboats for the
Ocean city Yacht club. a similar class
90 seven for the Corinthiln Yacht club
OF Cape MAY a 20 DOT racing sneak
box for Commodore Joseph B~tkeley OF
tho Bay Head Yacht Club a rariug
catboat for Dr. g. H. schmidt. president
of the Intend Lake Yachting Associa-
ton. for racing on Lake Geneva, Wis
consin. aud "A cllSs % H. foot hydro
planes OF the Faibcr V bottom type.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-14

the 100 yard cvcut Jud cupallcd 'ro y
:. 4. l.. record of Sew Work. 70 ... 80,
made last n,rit ~ tho ,utiupr,.
meet 10y Eddie" cam OF touuu,r.o r,,
time was minu'" : seconds t1o I'm.
marics:
- NhII SEC o. WON jos Us..
pauis. Julueou. - rul,-. s, .u.. n..
Moutrlsir. mira. Time. 80 ,t.p.I.
20 ward swim Won Nv I;...
raul; Jon4'.y9. = It,n.. so'ruI. T...,.
MoutCiair. 'hirI. 'i5u.. 20 .cepus
100 yard swim Won 10y RpIg
Pau Tavlor. Montelalr. s".ord. 1,,,
seconds
Pinns" fcs p%i-tan,'- Won D., ru-s
second Thomas. ..t Pt,ir ''l-o
pNc for Form. II" t"u.. It ~ .-4
EI'keu. an " Mon',|vir N.ld,ut .-. q,
hrst.
32O Yard Geia,- Won uy -. Pam. VII.
NVdg"ts, Johnson Hannah and Nt-ts,.
burg Montclair. second, With Haze "a
lor. Dickens and Scudder Time. 50 v:'
onds.
Final s-ore-s'. rauis. 81 Mor,c'a'-. -