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marine commander could not have
halted the vessel without submitting
his boat and crew to danger OF de-
fstruction, and the assertion that 1t was
mot expected that the Lusitania would
sink Immediately after being torpedoed,
but would remain afloat while passen-
gers were removed to her boats, were
taken to mean that Germany held thai.
regardless of whether the Lusitania
was armed, the submarine commander
took a proper course in torpedoing the
ship without warning.
| The argument that England by vfo-
lating international law in her en-
| barge on neutral commerce with Ger
| many had begun a policy Of starvation
for Germany's civilian population was
viewed by officials as entirely irrele-
want.
| The United States has insisted that
its relations with one belligerent are
not to be COMPOUNDED with Its contro-
versies with another. and that the Lusi-
tania case constitutes separate Ques-
ton which must be settled apart from
any negotiations this government may
have with other nations.
British Blockade Called Failure.
1t was recalled by some officials that
Herr Won Jagow, German foreign min
| lister. only recently in a published in
lterview announced that England had
not succeeded in starving Germany. and
tHat tuo pioShAoC PoifSy Hdu DSOH a
1 failure. In view of this announcement
officials were not inclined to attach
much weight to the starvation argu-
ment.
| The view that Americans on board
| belligerent ships were entitled to no
more protection than neutraIs would
| he on land In a war zone was vigor-
| ously disputed by officials. who pointed
out that Jurisdiction of the bellfgerent
ION land was complete, while the high
seas are jointly owned by all nations
The only DEFINITE proposal made by
| Germany to change the present status
the suggestion that four enemy ships
could sail under the American flag ii
neutral passenger facilities proved in
| adequate-was considered certain of re-
| lection, because, aside from other con-
slider yions of principle involved. the
CE!teu States could not undertake to
guarantees any interference with the
lawful SSS.ment of contraband from its
| shores to a. Of the belligerents.
| Not only Is there no federal statute
which could be invoked in this con-
nection, 1t was pointed out, but it al
ways has been recognized as funda-
mental right of merchants in neutral
country to trade in contraband. the
burden being upon the belligerent to
| capture the cargoes on the high seas.
officials wondered today what in
huences had caused the German gov
american point of view. There were
| intfmations that in Berlin official quar-
tiers the belief prevailed that in the
| United States public sentiment was
divided since Mr.. Bryans resignation,
and that the separation of passenger
and contraband traffic was favored here
| as means Of compromising the issue
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PRESIDENT HAS NO COMMENT.
Will Await Receipt Of Official Text
of German Note,

CORNISH. N. H. July 1o.-President
Wilson was in communication today
with Secretary Lansing and Secretary
Tumulty at Washington regarding the
latest German note on submarine war
fare.
After the President had been told Of
UNOFFICIAL versions Of the text of the
note he made no comment. 1t was said
that he would study carefully the on
cial text as soon as he received 1t, and
in the meantime would maintain q
strict silence on the entire subject.
Upon his return from an early morning
golf game. President Wilson was informed
of the publication in American Newspapers
this morning Of tho text of the note as
cabled unomcially from Berlin He i'm
mediately communicated with Washing
ton, and remained in his study at
Harlakenden House until lunch time, con-
sidering the situation growing out Of the
note az well as other Official business.
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WOULD HAVE U. 8. WITHDRAW.
DR.. Emeterio de la Cara Has Solu-
ton for Mexican Problem.

The only solution for the trouble Ia
Mexico Is TO have tho United States
withdraw absolutely from all inter
ference in that country. stop the ex-
portation of arms to Mexico and let the
Mexicans themselves solve the prob
lem. in the opinion OF Dr. Emeterio de-
la Cara, former member of the Mexi-
can house of representatives. who Is
in Washington. He said that he came
to Washington to learn how things ara
getting on with regard to Mexico. and
added that he was not much encour-
aged.
DR.. de Ia Cara said that he did no.
think there would be peace as long -
the various factions now At war re-
ceived announcement from the United
States. He said that none of the so
called leaders in Mexico today was
pable Of handling the situation. but that
all of them are hoping for the supports
of this country.
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HUERTA UNDER GUARD
AT FORT BLISS, TEXAS
Transferred From Jail at Ell paso
Under Instructions From Wash
ington-Cases Of Others.

Ell PAso. Tsxas. July 10-aen.
Huerta was transferred from the
county jail to Fort Bliss late yesterday
upon receipt from Washington Of ap-
proval and instructions for the con-
summation Of the Arrangements. Others
whose cases were disposed Of ysster-
day and who were released upon re-
duced bond follow: Gen. Ignacio
Pravo, eighty-two years old. released
on his own recognizance: Gen. Edwards
Caus, $4,000 bond; Gen. Jose Delgado.
!. q. Ratnsr and Enrique Corostista,
1900 SaoA-
with the transfsr Of osn. Hssrta 70
Fort Bliss and the release On bond Of
nve oo-defendants arrested with him
on charges Of conspiracy to violate
American neutrality. dled at San An
tonic. Interest turned today TO the
probable disposition Of the FL Paso
cases The six defendants were held
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Germany's Offer in Brief.

BERLIN, July 9, 9 pm,
via London, July 10, 2:37
a.m-Germany's offer, en-
bodied in the reply to the
American note regarding
the sinking of the Lusitania
and submarine warfare,
which was delivered to
lanes w. Gerard, the Amer
lean ambassador, last night,
is:
First. Reiterated assurance
that American ships engaged
in legitimate trade will not
be interfered with nor the
lives OF Americans upon
neutral ships be endangered.
Second. That German sub
marines will be instructed to
allow American passenger
ships to pass freely and safe
", Germany entertaining in
return the confident hope
that the American govern
ment will see that these
ships do not carry contra
band; such ships to be pro-
vided with distinguishing
marks and their arrival an
nounced a reasonable time in
advance. The same privilege
is extended to a reasonable
number OF neutral passenger
ships under the American
flag. and should the number
of ships thus available for
passenger service prove in
adequate, Germany is will
ing to permit America to
place four hostile passenger
steamers under the Ameri-
can flag to ply between
North America and Europe
under the same conditions.
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in spite of the use by him of asphyx

in spite of the use by him of asphyx-
iating gases. and We continue to oc-
eupy our original positions.
In the direction of Lublin our ofen-
sive has developed in the entire re-
gton from the confluence of the Pob-
life brook to a point south of Bych
ava (north of Krasnik). The enemy
continues to retire while trying to
stop our advance, and offered par
ticularly stubborn resistance on hill
11s, south of the village of VikoIaz-
gorny. The number of prisoners
taken by US thus far exceeds $1,000.
From Bychawa to a point west of the
Bug there have been no operations
except an attack by a German regi-
ment near the village of Masloment
che. which was repulsed.
On the Bug, Zlota Lipa and Dniester
rivers there have been no changes
beyond fruitless attack on the viii
1age of kouwache, on the Bug. Our
patrols have reconnoitered the entire
front during the last twenty -four
hours. and made hundreds of prison
ers Tho enemy left on our front
500 killed and wounded.
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HUERTA-D|Az CASES
UNDER AMUSEMENT
Conference Today Between Secretary
Lansing and Assistant Attorney
General Warren.

A conference was held today between
Secretary Lansing Of tho state Depart
ment and Assistant Attorney General
Warren in regard to the cases Of Vic
toriano Huerta, former Mexican dictator.
and Of Gen. Felix Diaz, who IL reported
to have organized military expedition
in this country to take part In the strug-
gle now going on in Mexico.
Officials Of tho Department Of Justice,
it is said. take the view that thu expedi-
ton accredited to Diaz Is on larger scale
than had been supposed. with a rendezvous
in New Orleans. It ID also believed that
this expedition was to cooperate with
Cen Huerta, whose efforts to get back
have been nipped In the bud by this gov
eminent
Still Under Investigation.
Mr.. Warren said today that the quss-
ton Of the Diay expedition was stfll
under investigation. The Atlanta. ono
of tho vessels said to have been char
tered by Diaz or his agents. which left
Baltimore Thursday night, 10 reported
to have cleared the capes of the Chssa-
peake yesterday and is now on the high
seas. This vessel is said to carry both
uniforms and ammunition. and cleared
from Baltimore Tor vera cruz. II W2S
reported that at Havana she will be
Joined by another vessel. said to be the
Alameda, which she will convoy to
Mexican waters. Tho Atlanta was PUP
chased recently at Baltimore from the
Chesapeake Steamboat Company By the
Cuban Steamship and Improvement
Company.
Secretary Daniels of tho Navy De-
partment said today that he had taken
no steps SO tar to have tho Atlanta
intercepted on her way south.
Two other ships are mentioned ~ be-
ing connected with the expedition. Ono
IL at New York, whose name has not
been announced, and another. the Ven
ture, at Miami, Fla. The last, II Is re-
ported. has been libeled by q member
of her crew and at the request of the
offlcials of the Department of Justice.
Dudley Field Malone, collector of Gus
toms at New York. to take measures to
prevent the clearance from that port
of the fourth vessel of the expedition.
Huerta Refuses to Give Bond.
Gen. Huerta. according to advices re-
ceived by the Department OF Justice,
has waived a preliminary hearing in his
case, has refused to give the fifteen
thousand-dollar bond required of him
and has elected to be confined at Fort
Bliss, Tex He will be held for the
action of the grand jury at San An
tonic, and II Is understood his case is
not to come up until December 90 1t
IL admitted that before that time Gen.
Huerta may take steps looking to his
release on bond.
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Huerta Refuses to Give Bond.
TERMS OF SURRENDER
OF GERMANS IN AFRICA

PRETORIA. Union of South Africa.
July 10. via London. 2:5S p.m.-The
supplementary terms OF surrender sign
ed by DR.. Seitz. the imperial governor
Of German Southwest Africa. provide
for the transfer to tho Union OF South
Africa Of the entire property Of the
proteotorate govsrnment. ~ wsn - all
war material and all the military
forceA
The choice Of abode Of the German
officers on parole - subject to the con.
ourrsncs Of the Onion Of South Africa
government.
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SHIFTS IN CLERKS ANNOUNCED
Changes Made in Office Of Superin-
tendent Of State, War, Navy BLDG.

Changes In tho once Of thu superin-
tendent Of the State. War and Navy build
ing are announced AZ follows:
Appointments-John W. Patterson. New
York, Waterman. at $720: Albert R
Gercken, New York, Waterman, At $72o,
and Harry D. Everett. Minnesota. assist-
ant engineer. at $1,000.
Transfez.-Mdysrd A. DayiA olz.o.
once. assistant messenSer. ak Same
salary; Earle Il Mann, MaasachuaettA,
assistant enginser. at $1,000, TO clssk az
amining division. unitsd States OWL oav-
ice commission. 1t $500. 1..s- ~ ~
acknowledgements Follin. Distxlot
Of Columbia. June u. chaxwunan. q
$slo. -. W ~ s... D.. -. -
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CANADIAN TROOPS LANDED.
University Men Going to Reinforce
Princess Patricia Re1imeut.

MONTREAL. July 1o.-Word was re-
osivsd here today that the steamer
Northland. with 1000 Canadian troops
ON board, had arrived at Plymouth.
Among the military units on the ship
were the I'd University Company. un-
der Capt. George C. Mcdonald, going to
serve as reinforcement to the Princess
Patricia Regiment. This includes Q
number Of mon from McGiu University,
a. we'll as graduates and undergradu-
ates from Toronto, Kingston, Winni-
peg, Calgary. Victoria and other Cana
dian universities.
A draft to reinforce the 27th Battery
was also on the ship.
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Two-Cent Fare Law Blamed.

CHICAGO. July 10.-W. J. Cannon.
assistant general passenger agent of
tho Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
railroad, continuing his testimony in
the western passenger rate hearing to-
day, declared the present two-cent fare
laws had practically wiped out the
practice of granting special rates to
fairs. conventions ana resorts where
the hauls are short ones. at-
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night by William Jennings Bryan, for
mer Secretary of State. after he had
the summary and salient paragraphs
of the German note read over long dis
lance telephone.
Mr.. Bryan is at Santa Cruz, Cal,
where he will spend a week as the
guest of Charles c. Moore, president of
the Panama-Paciflc exposition.
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Public Favor

Public favor, while easily won by an honest
product sincerely advertised, is easily lost I'M
less the public is repeatedly reminded Of the ex-
istence Of that particular product and its desir-
ability.
business man, know Of any better medium for
placing your establishment In the ever-shifting
searchlight of public favor than the columns in
The Star, which reaches twenty-seven out of every
thirty homes in the residence section of Washing
ton and Is used by each family as the standard
guide of where to buy?
If you don't-join the ranks Of those who as
socate the words "Star" and results" inevitably
as advertising and prosperity" Hold to
what you have and get more. The Star can help
you.
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MOTEL NS0[ENT,
j. S. PRESS THINKS
Belief Expressed That It Of
fers Little Hope of Peace
full Settlement.

The German reply to President Will
sons second note was editorially COM
mented upon today throughout the
United States. Excerpts from some of
the leading newspapers follow:
The New York Globe-Germany's re-
ply to the second Lusitania note is az
unsatisfactory as her reply to the first.
There is evasion of the simple issue az
to whether Germany intends to vio-
late international law when the VIOLA
ton means the death of American cttt-
Gems
twice Intercepted, to make q definite
disclaimer Of such purpose Is most dis
couraging to all who have 1abored to
preserve unimpaired the historic good
relations between Germany and the
United States.
A "ClimAx Of Impudence.V
The New York Evening Sun-The
German reply to President Wilson'S
remonstrances against the abomination
of submarine raiding as practced by
impudence II 1t were not a marvel Of
faulty.
The New York Hsrald-stripped Of
its cant about humanity Of
its prating about Germany's previous
contentious in behalf Of "abolishment
of tho right Of capture" Of its
TRADE against Great Britain ana It's
regard to the Lusitania, the German
answer to the United States IL one Of
defiance.
Jfngoes In Control.
Chicago Journal@Ths German note
Just received in Washington II ono Of
the most insolent and evasive MESA ges
ever addressed by tho government Of
one great nation to that Of another.
It fails to offer any reparation or
apology for the killing Of Americans
on the Lusitania and other vessels.
Clearly the lingo Reventlow brand of
craftsmanship 10 in control It remains
to be seen whether President Wilson
making such jineoes respect American
rights.
Indianapolis Nsws-Ths note Of the
German government entirely fails TO
pointingiy and discouragingly unsatis-
| factory.
Imperils Friendly Relations
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin: The
fatal fault in 0ermany's reply to the
American note is that this 10 no dis
avowal Of the assault on the Lusitania,
no assurance Of reparation or any as
sumption of responsibility and no ade-
quate assurance against the recurrence
| of such a disaster. There can be no
satisfactory settlement OF the issue and
friendly relations cannot permanently
continue unless there shall be expia.
/ ton in some form.
| Philadelphia Evening Telegraph
The reply cannot but Be regarded 40
Unsatisfactory. and its proposals win
be regarded as impossible of accept
continuing It's play for delay Is only
| too evident.
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RUSSIAN STATEMENT.
July 8, via London, Jul.

PE1ROGRAD, July 8, via Londsn, July
10.
Operations in the Shawl region, west
of the Niemen, on the Narew front
and on the left OF the Vistula have
been without important changes.
On the Bobr below Ossowetz. near the
village of Brjostovo, an attempt by
the enemy to bridge the river was
frustrated by our fire, and tho bridge
was destroyed.
We captured an enemy aeroplane in
tho valley of the Pissa
In the sector of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
nysz there have been lively artillery
duels and isolated engagements.
In tho direction Of Bolimow, near
the village of Goumine. the enemy
was unable to advance at any point,
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Completely Invest Mexico City,
u. S. Consul SiIIiman Informs
State Department.
AGUASCALIENTES ATTACK
FATAL TO GEN. TRIANA
Constituencies Leader Killed in
Battle Claimed to Have Been
Victory for Villistas.


message to the State Department today
from Vera Cruz, reported that Mexico
City was completely infested by Car
rama troops and that Gen. Gonzales
had esta blished headquarters at Guade-
loupe. He also said Gen. obregon re-
ported having a rear attack upon his
forces in the north.
Dispatches to the carranza agency
today say Gen. Gonzales and his troops
alta oking Mexico City now have pene-
trated to Villa de Guadsloupe (about
two miles from the capitaD. Hereto
fore all fighting has been in the outer
suburbs.
Gen. Martin Triana, who led the Car
rama forces IN the recent attack on
Aqua scalientes. was killed In the battle
according to message received mere
today by the villa agency.
Strategy Accredited to Villa
The dispatch to the Villa agency says:
Carrying out his strategic plan, Gen.
Villa allowed the enemy to approach to
within six miles of the city. This led
them to believe they could capture it
with ease. The .Carranzistas advanced
and attacked US vigorously during the
first hours Of the morning. the fighting
lasting until 4 o'clock pm. The result
was very successful for US, the enemy
being repulsed and his positions taken.
The enemy attacked with forces OF all
three arms while We repulsed them.
using only our cavalry.
Our infantry remained in the trenches
and there was no need OF the reserves.
| The enemy was driven to San Bartolo
and points beyond, leaving behind
many dead and wounded. large num-
| bers of horses and much war material
We made many prisoners.
| follows:
| Gen. Martin Triana, who led the
Carranzistas attack, was killed. The
| enemy is without food and water. Our
column operating in the rear OF the
enemy has occupied Irapuato and other
cities in that neighborhood. Prisoners
| taken bring the news that Gen. Obre-
gon Is not with his troops, and that
this battle is expected to be their last
effort. We have captured three can
non, some machine guns and lot of
war material. Also many prisoners
and ESQ wounded.
Close Scrutiny Of Famine Reports.
Conflicting reports on famine conditions
in Mexico since the American Red Cross
began its campaign for the relief Of suf-
fering non-combatants have led high Of
ficials OF the government to determine
that in future all advices relating to food
shortage should be most carefully scrut-
nized before being made public
| There has been criticism from the va
starvation and distress in certain Sec
tons. although there is no attempt to deny
the existence of serious conditions in
others. On the whole. officials believe
| that consular reports have given a fairly
| accurate picture OF the situation. It is
known however that II has toAp a,,1
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ITALIAN STATEMENT.
ROME, July 8, via Paris, July los


In the Acne valley the enemy made a
daring effort to CAPTURE tho summit
of Boazzola, occupied by US. but were
repulsed In the upper Ansici valley
our artillery opened fire on Platzwise
fort, seriously damaging it and caus-
ing fire.
The enemy Thursday attacked our po-
sitions between Zeiflonkofel and
Crestaverde, in Carnia, but were
thrown back with loss A night
attack against Val Grande had the
same result.
Our artillery continues an effective fire
on the defenses of Malborgeth and
Predil pass. The situation along the
remainder of the front is unchanged
AUSTRIAN STATEMENT.
VIENNA, July 8, via London, July 1o'
In the Russian theater Of war the gen.
eral situation in the northeast is I'M
changed In Russian Poland. on the
heights north of Krasnik, fighting Is
proceeding as on previous Gays. hA-
tremely severe Russian attacks at
several points were repulsed yester-
day. West of tho Vistula we main
tained all captured Russian advanced
positions
In the Italian war theateTs On lho -
along the coastal district. all was
comparatively quiet yesterday, tai,
ian airmen being forced to desceno
near Gorilla.
In the Carinthian-Tyrolean frontier
districts there have been artillery
dmels and skirmishes The attack by
two enemy battalions against Col oil
Lima, near Buckenstein. We repulsed.
FRENCH STATEMENT.
PARIS, July 10. 2:s5 PM
In tho region to tho north OF Arras
certain attempts at attack on the
part Of the Germans last night, d.
rected against our positions on the
road from Angres to Souchez, were
repulsed. Along the Labyrinth there
was hghting last night with hand
srenades, but without making
change in the front line of one side
or the other.
In the Champagne district, along tho
front between Perthes and Beause-
Jour. between hill No. 1875 and the
fort. a German attack WAS met by
the fire of our infantry and artillery
and dispersed with percepttble losses.
In Lorraine the enemy. numbering
battalion, attacked our positions
near Leintrey. but they were re-
pulsed.
There is nothing to report otherwise
for the night, with tho exception OF
certain artillery engagements. nota-
bly, in the forest of Apremont; In the
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COMPLETES TRANSFER
Of WIRELESS STATION
German Officer in Charge at Say
vile, L. l., Not Surprised at
United States Action.

Capt. w. H. G. Billiard. superintend-
emit of the naval radio service, who took
over the German wireless station at
Sayvi1le. L. l.. for the Navy Depart
ment, reported to Secretary Daniels to-
day that the transfer of control had
been completed and that the station
was working we'll.
Capt. Billiard sent word that the Ger
man marine officer, Capt Zenneck. who
had been assigned by the German ma
rine government to make experiments.
had left the station and that Zenneck
had told him that he had been expect
ing for some time that the United
States would take over control of the
sayville plant. Capt. Zenneck asserted
that he had been conducting expert
ments in receiving and not In sending
messages.
Operators Assigned.
Capt Bullard reported further that
eight new naval operators had been as
signed to the station yesterday, and that
who had been at work there were re-
tanned. for the present, at least These
operators will receive messages only. and
will not be used for sending.
Capt. Billiard stated that the officers
Of tho Atlantic Communication Company,
owners OF the station. while protesting for
legal purposes against the action Of this
government, were very courteous, and
gave him every aid IN establishing the
new operating regime at the plant He
expressed his belief that the company Of
ficials had feared that the United States
would close the station altogether. and
that they were gratifled because it will
be continued in operation.