Evening star., 1915-06-12
THE WEEK
Epitome of Events Ending June
II, 1915.

4 L
II, 1915.
UNITED STATES VS.. GERMANY.
William ]. Bryan resigned the port
folio of state. announcing himself op-
posed to the note prepared by Presi-
dent Wilson, addressed to Germany, in
the Lusitania affair. as unacceptable to
his theories of peace at any price; In
statements to the public Mr.. Bryan ex-
planned his position. declaring himself
an advocate of a reference of the differ
ences involved between the United
States and Germany to tribunal. and
in favor of warning American citizens
not to travel on vessels belonging to
a belligerent nation. Robert Lansing,
as Secretary of State ad interim, signed
the note, which reiterates demand for
a recognition of the principles OF hu-
manity in warfare as assuring protec-
ton of life to neutrals and freedom oil
the seas. Germany, in preceding note,
admitted the principle of immunity for
neutral vessels. claiming right, how
ever. to sink any ship carrying contra
band. but also acknowledging finan-
cial responsibility, to be determined by
a properly constituted tribunal.
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.
Van Ghell Geldemeester. son of the
religious adviser of the Queen of Hol-
land. in the United States was report
ed charged with a mission for the
bringing about of peace. The new Brit
ish cabinet, excluding the premier, re-
amount among the members Of the
ministry. Gen. Christian De Wet, one
Of the leaders of the South African
rebellion, pleaded guilty to sedition.
denying high treason. Belgium, answer
ing German charges, denied that her
people had risen en- masse against the
Teuton invaders, perpetratfng deeds of
violence. The Spanish government. for
the preservation of neutrality, warned
the press to avoid discussing military
measures. Popular opinion, expressed
in a monster demonstration at Bucha-
rest. demanded that Rumania take part
in the war on the side of the allies.
Military Operations.
In a Zeppelin raid on the east coast
Of England five were killed and forty
injured by bombs; Zeppelin returning
from the raid was destroyed in a bat
tie with an aeroplane near its hangar
in Belgium. Italian forces captured
the city of Monfalcone, after stubborn
trian airmen bombarded Venice. French
forces forced battle along the entire
western front. making steady progress
Russian troops forced back the 1nva-
sion of Baltic provinces by Germans
Austria-Ge arms were reported
from Vienna as continuing the victo-
rious advance in Galicia. while Petro-
grad alleged successes to the RUSSIAN
forces. Russian and German warships
met in battle in the Gulf of Riga, both
Sidoo claiming have inflicted losses
on the enemy.
NATIONAL.
The President approved the sentence
of dismissal from the Naval Academy
Of two cadets found guilty OF using
advance information regarding the ex-
aminations; court Of inquiry inves-
|tigated the "gouging" scandal and i'm
plicated seven cadets. Rear Admiral
Henry T. Mayo, commanding the first
division of the Atlantic fleet, was des-
ignated by the President as the first
vice admiral of the navy. Gov. Tram
advocated by the suffragists of Flor.
ida. decision of the controller OF
the Treasury was to the enect that
government employe may not draw pay
serve. A Porto Rico delegation peti,
sular labor investigation. Donal B
Macmillan. explorer. reporting nc
Crocker Land in the vicinity Of the
arctic regions indicated by Admiral
Peary, a relief ship was dispatched to
Etah to bring back the expedition; The
Georgia prison commission. declining 3
pardon to Leo NJ. Frank, condemned to
die for the murder Of an Atlanta rae
tory girl, Gov. Slaton will grant q
hearing to determine whether he will
interfere to commute the sentence to
life Imprisonment. Among those who
died during the week were Allan Faw-
cett, actor; Charles II. bishop' Soil
Francisco banker.
FOREIGN.
Indicating his sympathy with the
Mexican note of President Wilson. Gen.
Villa, factional leader, has indicated
his purpose to send a conciliatory re-
ply: general approval by prominent
Mexicans of the Wilson note was re-
ported; 10000 hungry Mexicans at
Monterey were fed by contributions
from the American Red Cross; Gen.
Obregon lost an arm in fighting at
Leon, In which he claims to nave
crushed the forces of Villa and Angeles
The delegates to the Latin American
financial conference continued their tour
of the United States. visiting Chicago
Brevet Col. Vignal was designated by
France as military attache to the EN-
bassy in Washington. Cheng Hsun
Chang OF the Chinese commercial COM
mission, touring the United States.
speaking at New York. referred to the
United States as China's best friend.
The emperor and privy council of ia
pan approved the Chino-Japanese
treaties. China and Russia signed
convention regarding the status OF
Mongolia. Russia ratified a treaty with
Sweden, regarding the industrial rela-
tions of the two nations. The new gov
ernment of Portugal granted amnesty
to leaders of the old regime. Spanish
troops defeated Moorish rebels near
Mouiouya The King of Greece. after a
relapse, was again reported improving.
Among those who died during the week
was Prince Camille RospigliosL, al
member of the ancient Roman house of
that name; Admiral Aubert, chief of
the French general naval staff.