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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12
FRENCH INDULGE
N ANOTHER OUTRAGE
Hold Up American Steamer san Juar
and Two Passengers Arc Forca-
bly, Removed.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE
steamship san Juan. OF the New
York and Porto Rico lane, n.y.
ing the American nag. WAS held
up and searched BY a French
cruiser whilc the steamer was
bound from New Orleans to sun
juan, Porto Rico. according to q
message received by tho line 10
day. Two secnnd-c1ass passcn-
gers wcrc removed.
The San Juan IL the third ves-
sci Of this kind To have been held
up within tho past Ave days. tho
Coamo and Carolina having been
searched on Porto Rico this week.
The passengers removed from
the san Juan were William Gum
ti,evodt and F'rttxi<.h Ilothar. both
said to be residents Of New Or
leans. The San Juan left New
Orleans saturday, and arrived at
San Juan early today.
Manager Mooney, OF the limo,
said no would not determine the
action Of making = protest
through the State Department
until after the steamer Carolina
arrives here on Monday, and hc
obtains fall reports Of the holding
ip Of tie Car011mn ana COsyssO
from 10 shipe' 0GlCeGu
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12
CHANGE IN FORM OF
GOVERNMENT TAKES
EFFECT IN China

huan Snl-AaA. E1eCe00 20 8'rc610emCy
In 1913, Takes Throne, But No Out
ward Change 70 BE Made In Gov
ermment a& This Time
rclxin. Dec. 1.-THE change IN the
form Of government OF China from q
republic to q monarchy took place
today in all but formal installation
of king. The Council Of State, sit
ting as parliament. offered the
throne to President Yuan Shi-Kai and
the latter. declining the honor at first,
later accepted. He made condition
OF MS acceptance that for the present
he should continue to rule as Presi-
dent, and that the republic should be
continued until it should be conven-
f91it 10 hold the coronation.
The offer Of the imperial crown to
s the man who has guided China's des-
tines since October 10. 1913, followed
apan the official canvass by the Coun-
\ Ell ~ Stale Of the vote OF the repre-
seasaf.Ncs elected last fall 1t was
sfaonneed month ago that fifteen
81 he eighteen provinces had voted
II favor of monarchy. The canvass,
the results Of which were made pub
IL, today. gave the votes Of l,9a3 rep
ieseatativcs out Of e,034 in favor q,
the change.
As soon as the result had been as
certained, the Council of State sent a
petition to President Yuan Shi-Kai,
urging him to accept the throne The
President declined. The petition then
was returned to him, and with the
condition for a postpenement of the
actual installation Of the monarchy
already noted, he accepted.
statement iSAued by DR.. j. w.
jerks, head fof the Far Eastern hu-
rsau. on December 2. put forward the
suggestion thar the recent Cnao- He
incident In Shanghai harhor was TO-
.n,antrd hy the Japanese. with the aid
of DIR. Sum Yat-Sen. former provi-
Co. xfSnrt4pn.ad ~, srsl,ira p.vA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12
NtBRASkANS WANT
FORD FOR PRESIDENT
Petition To Have Automobile Mani.
Name Placed on Ballot I'm
Primary.

Omaha, Neh,. Dec. 11.--Local Repub-
uicans left for Lincoln today to file
q petition to place the name Of Henry
Ford upon the Republican presiden-
tial preference ballet.
The petition Is signed by thirty sew
en- local men. and says Ford "has made
good running his business, why not
in running our business
Evidently Ford known nothing of the
filing of his name. for the petition
says: I'VE hope Mr.. Ford will per-
nit his name to stand"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12
Plank in Last Party Platform
Makes 1t Mandatory ! hat Del
esates Be Elected by People
----------55---
DOES AWAY WITH STATE
CONVENTION SYSTEM
Chairman McCombs Declares
Indicat o IS Point to Rcnom-
nation OF President Wilson
Without Opposition

New York, Dec 11.--willtaIn r.
McCombs. chairman OF the Demo
cratic National Committee, Issued to-
day the call for the Democratic Ma
Il nal Convention, which will ba held
In st. Louis beginning june IA. IN
corporated La this call is the plank In
the Democratic partys platform,
which was adopted at Baltimore pro-
vidtng for the selection OF all dele
gates and alternates at primaries to
he conducted by the party in such
States as do not provide for these pri-
marfes by law. The call Is as iol-
lowe;
ITO the Democrats OF the United
s.ates; BY the authority of the Dem
oeratic National Committee. ma
tional convention of the Democratic
city Of st Louis, Mo. ON Wednesday.
June II. 1915, ut e O'Clock noon
10 nominate candidates for the Presi-
dency and Viee-Presidency OF the
IAIted states. 70 aeclara q party plat
form and 10 fake such other action
a. may be deemed advisable.
Apportionnlent OF Delegates.
Delegates ana aiternates from
each State of the Union shall be
chosen to the number of two dele
gates for every Senator, and to tvo
lele@ates for every Representatives
from the United States respectively
IN Ire Congress Of the United States
under The Congressional appor;ion-
rms At of districts based upon the
s f,fourth Congress In addition,
the territory of Alaska and the Dis
'8gs9t -. Columbia are entitled TO six
delegates, and six aiternates each. and
silS delegates and six alternates are
likewise allotted each 10 the Philip
pines and Porto Rico.
g. ~ the matter OF the manner by
which delegates and alternates are
to be selected, attention is called TO
the following plank In ths platform
81 the party:
Nave For Popular Government
The movement towards more
popular government should be pro-
moted through legislation IN each
State which viii permit the express
sion Of the preference OK the electors
for national delegates at Presidential
primaries
We direct that the national com
snittee incorporate IN the call for the
next nominating convention a re-
auirement that all expressions OF pre-
fersfnce for Presidential candidates
shall be given and tho selection OF
through primary election conducted
by the party organization In each
States where such expression and
election are not provided for by the
State law. Committeeman who are
hereafter to constitute the member
shin OF the Democratic National Com
mittee, and whose election is not pro-
vided for by law shall be chosen In
each State AT such primary elections,
and the service and authority of COM
mitteemen, however. chosen. shall be
01r i'm n In tAfv srf ~ Nat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12
BRYAN CITED TO APPEAR.

New York; Dec. 1I.-Supreme
Court Justice whitaker today
sixned an order declaring former
Secretary of state William ,.
Bryan In default for failure 10 an
aver . summons to appear M
wttness IN the Supreme Court In
thu libel unit brought by TetrOs
+. Tntanis against ID. J. and >. !.
Waste.
An order granted to show cause why
he should not be declared In contempt
OF court was made returnable Decem
Der 20.
Mr. Bryan. who was served last Sat
urdny with subpoena. telegraphed
Justice Giegerich yesterday he would
like TO have a commission In Florida
where he now Is Attorneys for tbs
,plaiastT said this arrangement would
mot satisfy them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12
CANDIDATES ENTERING
LAST LAP OF GREAT
RACE FOR BIG PRIZES
Vote Standing VIII BE Published To-
morrow-Good Work Ia Done ln
Each Zone and Aspirnnts Receive
ENCOURAGING Support-To Close
Campaign In Ten Days.

The voting list dOcs not appear
IN tolay's Issue, as q great num-
Der Of subscriptions were received.
and the Campaign Department was
occupied In taking them. Watch
for Il tomorrow. Doubtless 1t Will
have \ very interesting appearance
to the majority Of the workers.
NJ quite a number Of candidates
who have not been very prominent
i'm the race for the big prizes 50
fur have made mp for lost time
and climbed up among tho leaders.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12

Shop early. ladies'. You who.
blessed with ease
OF gold-paved moments, can
your way pursue
In search of gifts, rare. beau
full. and new,
Exactly when your precious
fancies please
Recall. pray you. how each one
OF these
Who waits upon you, labors
day by day
With little rest and only
meagre pay.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12
SHOP EARLY, LADIES

And with your thought, theii
woe of life appease.
shop early! Wait not till that
latest day
When hands are clumsy through
great WEAKNESS.
When tired feet shuttle slowly
on their way
And every minute means In
creased distress.
This brings TO you no burden
great or small.
Have mercy then. and show
good will to ALL
Lt'RANA SiI ELDON,
In New York Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12

In this Issue Of The Virginan the advertise
ments of Richmond and Virginia. most progressive
Readers can roam through the advertising columns of
this paper with the that every article offered
is sponsored by reliable merchant-and regular
year in and year out merchant. Advertising of other
than reputable dealers not admitted the columns
of The Virginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-12

ROUND TRIP CHRisTNAs IIC1klet
Via Norfolk ard Weaeapa NJ ssE
WIN SO on sales DecMuh&rs 341Kk
26th. inclusive. good untM JAnWa$X u
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sciI2 The virujpian's Want
Al Columns will find d
ready buyer. Call Mad.
1853.
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In each issuc OF The
Virginian there Is sOnc-
thing advertised that you
may want. Read the
i,e-.iscmcnts regularly
each day.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-19
Insurrecti0n Crushed.

London, May ia wireless dis
patch from Lisbon received by the
Fabre Agency at Madrid at 11.40 last
night says the insurrection has been
crushed.
Capt. Martin S. Limah has assumed
command Of the Republican troops
There are rumors at Madrid, the dis
patch adds, that the leave Of Spanish
naval officers has been suspended and
that the battleships Espana and Car
los Quinto have been ordered to Lis
bon. 1t also stated that two regiments
Of infantry have been sent to Badajoz,
Spain on the frontier.
Reuters Lisbon correspondent in a
dispath dated Saturday says 1t Is an
nounced that the revolutionary move
ment In Portugal was exclusively Re-
publican. Its object was to defend and
consolidate the Republic by the for
nation Of new ministry, he states
The revolutionary committee met
aboard the battleship Vasco DaGama
to select new government. 1t is re-
Ported that Joac Chagas. former pre-
mier and minister Of the interior, will
be the new premier and also minister
Of the interior.
The Madrid correspondent Of the
Fabre Agency says that the Spanish
government on Saturday, received
from the Governor Of Badajoz, Spain,
near the Portuguese frontier, the fol-
Living statement concerning the re-
volt:
"The rebellion broke out at Lisbon
aboard the cruiser Adamastorm
which, at $3.50 o'clock, bombardcd the
city. A band Of 200 civilians stormed
tie Alcantara barracks. They entered
the barracks cheering the Republic
Many were killed and wounded.
"The whole Republican guard re-
mains loyal to the government and
has occupied the streets, squares and
stragetic points, scattering the crowds
Several bombs have been exploded.
"The battleship Vasco DaGama has
left Lisbon on secret government
mission.
"All railway and telcgraphic COM
mnnication around the capital has
been Interrupted. The Blba garrison
rcnains faithful and has sent troops
to Lisbon. At Santraem an artillery
regiment bombarded the oath infan-
try, whose losses are unknown. Ci-
villains set fire to British cork factory
at Portalegre. There has also been an
outbreak at Oporto. where several
people were wounded"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-19

variety Of suggestions were heard.
One which was given serious
thought was proposal to refuse
clearance to belligerent ships carry
munitions Of war or absolute contra
band If they also carried passengers
This would involve no embargo but
a separation Of passengers and CONTRA
band traffic.
The United States stands firmly on
the legal right of it's citizens to travel
on any ship and believes its position
is indisputable.
Germany, however, holds that this
has become debatable question on
account Of changed conditions, and If
the two classes Of ocean-going traffic
were separated submarines would di-
rect their attention to contraband
ships alone.
The objection to this, however, in
the opinion of some officials, is that
the plan still would not provide for
the humane treatment which interna-
tional law prescribes for the crew of
aTessel carrying contraband and maxi
ing no resistance to visit and search
or any attempt to run a blockade. To
torpedo without warning, or even to
give time for the crew of vessel car
rying cOntraband to get into small
boats, it was pointed out, would leave
them to the mercy Of the high seas
unless big boat happened to be near
by. This is the position taken in the
American note, and some officials
doubted whether there would be any
concessions on this point, for it in
wolves that principle of humanity for
which the United States has taken so
vigorous a stand.
Another suggestion widely discussed
by officials was the possible announce
mcnt by the allies that none of their
merchant ships would be armed here
after Merchant ships of any nation
atty, according to ruling from the
State department early in the war,
have the right to carry guns not larger
than siX-inch calibre "for defensive
purposes only, but by an informal
arrangement with the British govern
ment clearance has been refused Brit
ish ships at American ports unless
they disposed Of their guns.
Out Of these phases of the question
there was belief in diplomatic quar-
ters, however, that some solution Of
the questions involved would be
reached without any repetition in the
meantime Of such disaster as befell
the Lusitania.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-19
WILL NOT MODIFY SUBMARINE WARFARE
Unofficial Report from Germany Says Reply American
Note will be sent Thursday Refusing to
Modify Submarine Warfare

Paris, May 1S.-Germanys reply to
the American note on submarine war;
fare will be sent Thursday, according
to The Mathis Amsterdam corre-
spondent. He said it will justify the
Lusitania attack on the ground that
only one torpedo was fired and that
the second explosion was due to the
fact that the ship carried munitions
Of war.
The submarine commanders report
is said to state that the torpedo was
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-19
AMERICAN Note
CABLED TO GERMANY
Outrages Against American
Citizens Must Stop
FULL PREPARATION
FOR INJURIES

Communication Expresses the "COns
fident Expectation that the German
Government will Disayow" the Acts
of which this Government Cons
plains. 4
States government today cabled AM
bassador Gerard for presentation to
the German government note CALL
ing attention ito the grave situation
which has resulted" from violation Of
American rights on the high seas,
eliminating in the sinking Of the
Lusitania with loss of more than
100 American lives.
The communication expresses the
onfident expectation of the United
States that the Imperial German
government will disavow the acts OF
which the government of the United
States complains; that they will make
reparation so far as reparation is
possible for injuries which are with
out measure, and that they will take
immediate steps to o'prevent the recur-
renee Of anything so obviously sub
versive Of the principles of warfare
for which the Imperial German gov
ernment in the past SO wisely and so
firmly contended."
In it's conclusion, the note states
that "the Imperial German govern
ment will not expect the government
of the United States to omit any word
or any act necessary to the performs
ance of its sacred duty Of maintains
ing the rights Of the United States
and its citizens and of safeguarding
their free exercise and enjoyment"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-19

Officials and Diplomats Expect that Differences Ars.
Ing from Lusitania Sinking May be Settled Without War

Washington, May 15.-Word that
Ambassador Gerard had read and pre-
sented to Herr Won Jagow, minister
for foreign affairs of the Imperial Ger
man government, the American note
sent Thursday as a consequence of the
Lusitania tragedy and other occur
rences in the war zone, removed all
anxiety here over the delay in trans
mission and awakened intense interest
in the nature Of Germany's reply.
In view Of telegraphis and cable de-
lays and the probable necessity for
conferences between the foreign min
ister with the imperial chancellor, Won
ethmann-Hollweg, and doubtless
Emperor William himself, 1t would
not be considered surprising here If the
response did not arrive for another
eight days. 1t was believed possible,
however, that Ambassador Gerard
might report earlier on the manner in
which the American note was received
by the government and the semi-oIi-
cial press.
In the interim confidence prevails
among high officials and is shared in
German official quarters that there
will be no submarine attacks on pas
sengcr vessels while the questions at
issue are being resolved
The intimation which came in press
dispatches today indirectly from Ber-
lin to the effect that Germany would
willingly submit the question raised
by the American note to arbitration
was received with much interest, and
it was indicated that if there was a
suspension Of submarine warfare on
merchant ships while the discussion
was In progress the plan might be
given serious consideration.
Arbitration also had been talked OF
here before today's press dispatches
arrived. Some German officials had
intimated that they were confident
from previous knowledge Of the de-
sire Of the German government to re-
main friendly with the United States
that arbitration would be welcomed
The difficulty Of constituting a Court
OF arbitration at this time, when most
Of the great Powers whose participa-
ticn might be desired are at war,
vas pointed out by some diplomatists
however, as making the plan imprac-
ticable.
That some way would be found to
reach an amicable settlement between
the United States and Germany was
the growing conviction Of many
officials and diplomatists today. A
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-19
MASONS ENJOY MEETING.
Most Largely ATTENDED Masonic Mcet.
Ing History OF the Local Lodges,

What was accorded as the most
largely attended meeting of Masons
ever held here was that arranged fol
the annual visitation Of the district
deputy grand master last Thursday
afternoon and night by the two local
lodges. Unfortunately, however, the
district deputy grand master DR.. W.
b. Patton, of Cross Anchor, was pre-
vented from coming because of his
confinement to hospital on account
of illness. In his absence the degree
work was conducted by G. II. Bryan.
grand master Of the state, and r. A.
Cooper, deputy grand master, assisted
by visitors.
Degree work was begun at 4 o'clock
IN the afternoon and continued until
nearly eleven, with the exception of an
intermission for supper At eight
O'Clock the assembled Masons repaired
to the Traynham Guards armory,
where bountiful banquet was served
under the direction OF Mr.. Charles
Hondros, one of the local caterers.
The work done during the meeting
was the comforting of the entered ap-
prentice degree upon two initiates, the
lellowcraft degree upon three and a
class of four were raised to the degree
Of Master Masons. The meeting was
pronounced on all sides as one of the
most enjoyable in the history of the
district. The full measure of enioy-
mcnt was not attained, however, on
account Of the absence Of DR.. Patton
to whom a telegram Of sympathy was
sent during the afternoon, DIR. Pat
ton had not forgotten the meeting him
self as he wired his regrets at not be-
ing able to attend and wishing for the
meeting great success and benefit.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-19

fired in such way that the Lusitania
would not have sunk if she had not
had explosives aboard.
The Mathis correspondent says it is
reported in Am. terdam that Germany
in her reply will throw the RESPONSE
bility for the disaster on England and
on the American authorities who per-
mitted passengers to embark on a ship
carrying explosives. 1t is believed in
Paris, Germany will decline to modify
its submarine warfare.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-19
IiaYOrS Arbitration.

London, May 15.-The Exchange
Telegraph company has received the
following from Amsterdam:
Telegram from Berlin states that
the Vossische Zctnng announces
that high government circles in Ger
many favor the submission Of the
question Of the Lustana's sinking
and the differences with America
arising therefrom to a court of arbi-
tlation."
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-19
TidwcH Case Again Postponed.

Greenville, May 16.-Yesterday in
the court of general sessions, upon
motion Of James II. Prize, attorney for
the defense. the trial of George w.
Tidwell was continued until the Au-
gust term. owing to the Illness OF his
daughter, Olive Tdiwell, a material
witness for the defense. Tidwell will
be tried for the murder or Emmett
Walker. having been tried once and
convicted but granted q new trial by
Yse supreme court.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-19
BIG REALTY DEAL
MADE MONDAY
Laurens Motor Car Company Buys
Valuable Property near Hotel.

A realty deal was consummated
Monday by which the old Barksdale
property across Court street from the
Laurens Hotel came into the posses
sion Of the Laurens Motor Car Com"
pany, Incorporated. The property has
frontage on the west side of he
public square Of about sc feet and
depth along Court street of 113 feet
and has two buildings upon it, one of
two stories and the other of three
stories. The property was sold by
Mr.. Douglas Barksdale about a year
ago to syndicate composed of DR.. II.
*. Aiken, Mr.. T. d. Darlington and
others and from them the purchase
was made Monday. The sale was
made through Mr.. B. M. Wolff, local
real estate dealer.
Mr.. j. w. Mckee, president of the
Laurens Motor Car Company, stated
yesterday that it was their intention
to improve the property, though exact
plans had not yet been made How
ever, he stated that the fronts of both
buildings will be improved to conform
to modern style. The corner store
room now occupied by Mr.. William
Solomon as jcwelry store will be
made into motor car sample room
and office. a modern garage will be
built in the rear Of it. The other
building will be utilized for a store
and offices.
The price paid for the property was
not made public, but it is understood
that the selling syndicate realized a
profit on the transaction.
A small slice Of the original lot in
the rear bought by the syndicate was
sold some time ago to the Palmetto
Bank.