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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-05-18
AUSTRIA
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UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
VENICE, May te-Hundreds of per
sons have been killed and wounded In
new insurrection in Trieste, accord.
ing to fusitives arriving here today.
Two powder magazines were blown
up and the lnsurrectionIsts attempted
to burn the palace and government
buildings. The commandant is re-
ported to have threatened to have the
Austrian fleet lombard Trieste.
Slaughter Of number Of women by
Austrian troops has incensed the
nopuIace Of Trieste, the fusitives de-
clared. Tho soldiers shot down the
women, according to the stories
brought here, when. they refused to
disperse after gathering near the
palace.
Early yesterday mobs Of men and
boys attacked the eendarmes who
barrcaded themselves In the streets
and fired volIeys into the crowd. The
mob fell back, burning stores and
hurting stones through government
buildings.
Martial law was declared last night,
according to fugitIves who arrived
here. At late hour troops were still
engaged in clashes with the mobs.
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UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
| SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,. May 18.-After
a flood Of Fourth OF July oratory. the
senate today by a vote Of 26 to Is
passed the Carlis resolution memorial
izing congress for stronger navy.
The resolution was supported by
Curtis, Smith, Daley and Jewell, re-
publicans and Compton, democrat. It
was opposed by Keller. Piercy, Denvir
and Nanny, democrats. On roll call
the support came almost entirely
from republicans and opposition by
democrats. Piercy declared the pre-
sent great war would be the last and
lit would be better to spend the navy
appropriations for libraries.
| Senator Smith declared the resolu-
tion carried no criticism of the presi-
dent. hut intsnded to give himz means
of defending the rights OF Americans.
Compton quoted George Washington
on preparedness as means to peace.
| Daley declared that only when the
American navy was the strongest IN
the world, could Americans boast OF
their superior freedom and security.
Jewell declared that formerly he had
been 'small navy" advocate, but re-
cent wars had convinced him that the
men of other nations are as brave as
our own and that courage and patrio-
tism are not sufficient defeases
against aggravation. Keller opposed
as untimely while delicate peaceful
diplomatic negotiations are in pro-
gress. -r '..
Cleary followed suit and averred
that none Of the great naval powers
wished to or could attack us and that
now more than ever was a strong
navy unnecessary.
Nanny urged that the resolution
would imply a direct insult to Ger.
many while the negotiations with that
country are on. The entire morning
was spent in the debates.
Unprepared for War.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-At Ma
tional Defense league headquarters
here, the following telegram was re-
ceived today from Senator Broussard. |
the leagues vice chairman, at his
home in New Iberia, La.
"The present situation emphasizes |
conditions in this country to which |
the National Defense league has per-
sistently called attention for years. !!
The strained relations existing GER |
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FRAN ICE

[By William Philip Simms, United
Press Staff Correspondent
PARIS, May 1s-Two thousand Ger.
mans were slaughtered by shell fire
when the teutons made their last stand
on the west bank Of the User, accord
lns to official dispatches to tho war
office today.
The Germans fought vaiiantIy to re-
tain the positions they had won at ter
ribIe cost Of life. They eounter-at-
tackled with great daring, but were
pressed back steadily while shrapneI
moved down their ranks.
Heavy artillery Of the allies denoI-
ished several bridges over the Yser-
Those that remained were Jammed
with retreating Germans, attempting
to carry off some Of their wounded
officers. The OFFICIAL report said that
In addition to 1000 bodies, the allied
troops found several hundred In the
enemy's abandoned trenches.
During last night the Germans made
several attempts to cross the canal
by surprise attacks. From sun set to
sun rise today, the French iIIumined
the whole district with white light"
bombs and every body Of the enemy
that approached the canal was spat-
tered with shrapne!. The Germans
abandoned the attempt at day break.
From Notre Dame De Lorette. south
to Arras, the opposing artiller;,rnen
are continuing the duel begun Sunday
night. The entire region. Is being
shaken by the boom Of big guns. There
is every indication that an important
is about to begin in this
sector.
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German Information is That Polite Answer Will
be Made to the American Note With Re-
fusal to Abandon Submarine Methods.
's
DENY RESPONSIBILITY FOR LUS|TAN|A
On This Side Of the Water, Different Opinion
is Expressed With Reasons Given Why
Concessions Will be Made.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
AMSTERDAM, May 49,.
Germany's answer to the
American note will be for.
warded to Washington on
Thursday, according to the
best information obtainable
here today from Berlin sources.
And it is reliably reported that
the kaiser will refuse to yield
to President Wilson's request
that Germany change her pol
Icy Of submarine warfare.
The German reply will be
most politely worded. But It
will declare that Germany
must continue her submarine
warfare and will express the
hope that America will not fail
to understand that the German
government owes it to the peo-
pie Of the fatherland to combat
the enemy with all the weap-
ons at her command.
The sinking of the Lusi-
tania will not be disavowed
Germany will throw full re-
sponsibility for the heavy loss
OF life upon England and upon
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-05-18
illinois Senate Devotes Whole Morning to De-
bates on Whether Uncle Sam Has
Enough Battleships Not.
NATIONAL DEFENSE LEAGUE WORRIED
Senator Rroussard Says an Adequate Navy Should
be Our First Concern and Only Way to
Back up the President.

tainly cause every thoughtful and pa
triotio citizen to inquire II we are pre-
pared to meet this situation. There
can be no question Of the sincere de-
sire of the American republic to be at
peace with the world. No worthy
American citizen would wish his coun-
try otherwise than neutral.
"At the same time American prop
erty. American life and American
freedom to travel the high seas must
be respected.
"The presidents note has the true
American ring and the principles an
nounced If carried out, will find uni
versa1 response in the heart Of Amer
ica. Are we prepared to give the
president that support to which the
great cause he represents entities
him?
I'VE applaud his attitude, we say ft'
is right, but have we in the past
done all that devolved upon US to
maintain this righteous position? |
leave this to be answered by each
individual citizen. Let us hope, as
sincerely hope, that we will not be
called upon to use other measures
than moral suasion to enforce the
right we assert.
But let this be lesson to us that
preparedness shall be the key note of
our future policy. If some are tempt
ed to question our just position, it
will be due essentially to the world
knowledge of our unpreparedness. An
adequate navy should be our first con-
cern and our unalterable policy
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US. HAS THE ARMY MULE;
ENGLAND USES GASOLINE

picked up the idea of military auto
transports.
This is not meant to say that the
American army is withou. gasoline
land transports. Perhaps the war
experts" in Mexico who advised the
war department as to conditions there
gave i'll advice. However, the fact re.
mains that General Funston was sent
to Vera Cruz without gasoline trans
ports: and the Mexicans had automo-
bile transports that were fitted for
Mexican roads.
Returning to the comparison be-
tween the British and the Vera Cruz
American army, the lack OF mules Is
noticeable with the British. The great
Missouri jacks, that outlast horse
and follow, like cows or sheep, the
tinkling bell of their leader, are only
beginning to be enlisted in the British
army. The British have plenty Of
horses. In fact their army affords one
great and splendid horse show Of
beautiful animals that have been de-
vsslopsd through their system Of rae
ing. American horses are not an un-
common sight, however, but they've
got half brothers at home, in Mis-
souri,, who would have stood the jour
ney over here just as well as they did
and would have done half again as
much work in the mud Of Flanders.
The great Flanders horses, famous
throughout the world. are beautiful
and strong But thay haven't nerve"
said an English army hostler. When
they get sick they give up the fight
and lay down and die, right there"
This is complaint that has never
been heard against the American
army mule, who is likely to kick
man to death while he's dying. On
the whole, the Missouri mule ought to
be a proud possession of the American
army, even though he is not so speedy
as gasoline.
General Funston took plenty OF
them to Vera Cruz together with the
big army wagons that the American
army mule f1irts around with.
The flying men with General Fun
ston at Vera Cruz belonged to the
navy, not to the army. No one in the
army flying corps had any chance for
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-05-18
Comparison of British Troops
and the American Vera
Cruz Army.
tby William G. Shepherd. United
Press Staff Correspondent

tby William G. Shepherd. United
Press Staff Correspondent
ICopyright 1915 by the United Press i
lCopyright in Great Britain
HEADQUARTERS OF THE BRIT
isH ARMY, NORTHERN FRANCE
april 2l.-(By mail to- New York. "A
sear ago l was with the American
army at Vera Cruz and though condi
uons there were highly different from
mose prevailing here, nevertheless
ne opportunity for measuring the
ansrican nla. army by what I see of the
look. w ''ious " over
Ihe first thing that strikes me IS
now we seem to have underestimate
sasoiine s: transport. There was not a
s,nsie automobile transport on the
voats which brought Gen. Frederick
uns.on's troops to Vera Cruz. True
shousn ,i the roads in the Vera Cruz
~ s.sict were jungle paths. but miles
~ ~ roads have been built in Europe
s,nce the war began, solely for mill.
transport services, as our men
ooulo have built them If the need
runston's men would have marched
tan a marched, marched, day after day, perhaps
tua n lnlies; perhaps, in a stretch.
en'y' er,y' while here with the British
Iarn l am daily seeing armies as
! sie se as General Funston's moved In
tn,a tie convoy as great distance as
NJ miles an hour, and put down
1r,. ~ me end of their destination as
morning. eo' up ih 'he
AZ Inc thing that strikes mo now &c
sust General Huerta,s Mexican army
a.a have motor TRANSPORTS Tbeir
tai az ,orrles dashed about the capt.
aruan N the mountain roads; their
eyerYn.a .hsnting cars We're ready,
Msr;,~ele ;mnele | suppose some Of the
ia an ~. ..,i oncers who had been trained
W iniiitary schools OF Europe had
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-05-18
CANADA

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WINNIPEG, Man., May 1s.-Aus-
trians attempting to cross into the
United States were rounded up today,
when a special train carrying Cana
dian soldiers went to Emerson. All
were placed aboard the special train
and sent to the intcrnment camp at
Brandon. Constabies are rounding ID
all straegiers between Winnipeg and
the border.
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WILL GERMANY REFUSE DEMAND!
ITALY

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
ROME, May ia report gained
circulation here today that Prince Vor
BuIow the German ambassador was
preparing to leave the city this after
noon, being convinced that Italy Was
about to break relations with Ger
many.
ALL READY FOR WAR.
ROME, May 1s.-ltaly today was
in arms and ready to strike. The
whole country was awaiting word
from tho government offices where
Premier Salandra sat In conference
with the mInistery. That the uiti-
mate decision Will be declaration OF
war against Austria, tho public no
longer doubts, but II was reported
that the government will delay TAX
ing any decisive step until parliament
convenes on Thursday.
One rumor that gained Wide cIrcuia-
tlon today, said that the ministry was
engaged In drafting an uItimatum to
Austria. This uIrimatum, It was said,
would give Franz Josef but a few
hours in which to yield % itaIy't ter
tritorial demands or re Isct them. and
precipItate an Immediate declaration
Of war.
Tho last Of AIistrians and Germans
In Rome, except those detained ny
Urgent business, left the capital for
the Swiss and Austrian borders today.
Their presence at tho railway sta
tIon attracted curious crowde, but
there was no repetition Of the hostile
demonstrations Of few days ago. The
streets wore crowded today; the mill
tary were cheered at every appear.
ance, but on tho whole the spirit Of
the throngs that assembled near tho
chamber Of deputies building and the
other government offices was ono of
restraint.
Other Rome newspapers today fol-
lowed the leadership of Giornale
o'ltaila and cautioned the people
against histile demonstrations against
Germans and Austrians when ltaiys
expected declaration u made.
The Jeeult General Londochowsky
left Rome today. II was reported SOW.
eral days ago he was convinced war
could not be averted and was prepar-
ing to leave for Austria. In other
quarters it was reported that the
Jesuit leader was enroute to Vienna
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ENGLAND

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LONDON, May 18.-Three Of the
Zeppelin monsters counted upon for
the great German air raid on London
have been utterly destroyed and a
fourth SO badly damaged that it 10
doubtful If It reached land, according
to special dispatches received here
today.
Besides the Zeppelin reported to
have been brought down near Dun.
kirk, following its attack on Calais
early yesterday, second dirigibie
was destroyed by fire from a French
torpedo boat and fell into tho channel,
tho correspondent of the Daily News
reported today. Its crew is thought to
have been drowned.
A third Zeppelin fell In the Gler-
lesche woods in Belgium and was SO
badly wrecked it was dsmantled, Rot
terdam dispatches reported. No addi-
tional reports have reached the admir-
atty concerning the Zeppelin damaged
by British aviators above the channel
yesterday and last sighted drifting
helpIessIy In the clouds.
TRANsYLVANiA ATTACKED.
[ey Wilbur S. Forrest, United Presa
Staff correspondent.1
LONDON, May 18.-The anchor
liner TransyIvania, carrying s7e pas
sengers, narrowly escaped the same
fate az the Lusitania, according to pas
sengers who arrived here today from
Glasgow. A German submarine shot
a torpedo at the TransyIvanIa Sunday
afternoon, they asserted, but the death
missile passed forty yards astern.
~ was standing. with two others on
the Transylvania's: forward deck at
about q o'clock Sunday afternoon"
said Walter r. Bureton Of Kent, who
was returning to England from Jer.
ome, Ariz. zone Of the other passen-
gcrs suddenly spled the periscope Of
submarine and called our attention
to It.
IAN instant later there was ! flash
through tho water and we saw eis
~,lse wake 81 torpedo. u pasted,
as near as ] can estimate, about forty
yards astern.
1--WE did not want to alarm the 9TH
er passengers, but sent word to Cap
tain Black on the bridge. The TransyI-
vanIa Immediately adopted zig-zagey
course. She continued rushing about
in this manner for several hours ca
reening from side to side In an alarm
ing manner"
Burston's statement was corrobor-
ated by Kenneth Douglas, an actor In
the "SiIk Stockings company" who
also arrived here from Glasgow,
aboard the six o'clock train.
Burston said that the TransNvanIa
which sailed from New York on the
same day the Lusitania was sunk, was
In mld-ocean before her passengers
learned that any lives had been lost
aboard the big Cunarder
"An hour before the Pennsylvania
sailed, New York newspapers carried
the rumor that the Lusitania had been
said Burston, "but they
also had reports that she had been
beached without loss Of life.
"The TransyIvania received orders
to put into Glasgow and discharge
her passengers instead Of proceeding
to Liverpool with them. Until they
arrived at the Glasgow railway sta.
lion yesterday afternoon, most Of the
passengers firmly be.
ieved that the majority of the Lusi.
.anfa's passengers had been saved.
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sreakina of Debates.

Webster City Freeman-Tribune The
Dubuque Telesraph-Herald suggests a
joint debate between Cosson and
Harding. And while the question is
up why not have one between Wilson
and Bryan upon the subject Of pro-
hibition.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-05-18
Thaw Changes Cells.

NEW YORK, May 1S.-Until the de-
termination Of his several legal ap-
peals, Harry X. Thaw will be a
guest at Ludlow street jail-famous
as the habitat Of the alimony club.
Justice Hendricks today granted an
application for Thaw's transfer from
the Tombs to the more pleasant quar-
ters with those who don't pay their
wives divorce money. Thaw's coun-
sci explained that the slayer of Stan
ford White had sore eyes and was in
poor health
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-05-18
Opposite view Taken Here.

Opposite View Taken Here.
EBy John Edwin Nevin, United Press
E M Y, is Staff Correspondent 80
WASHINGTON, May 1s.-The Ger
man government has been advised to
concilfate the United States. Despite
denials for public consumption" It
was learned definitely today that
Count Won Bernstorfy, the German am
bassador, and DR.. Constantln T. Dunn
ba, the Austrian ambassador have re-
ferred to their home governments
that extreme concessions should be
made America at this time. They have
said the presidents demands are en-
dorsed by the entire people and have
pointed out that compliance with them
would do more to renew American
sympathy for Germany than all other
efforts fathered from Berlin since the
war started. In addition, they have
said there Is growing feeling of trrt
tation against British methods which
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the American authorities who
permitted Americans to go
aboard the vessel, knowing she
was laden with explosives. The
German answer will quote
from the German admiralty's
official statement that only one
torpedo was shot against the
liner and that the explosion of
her ammunition cargo caused
her to founder at once.
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Daily Thought.
Only BY knowledge Of that which is
not thyself, shall thyself ba learned
Owen Meredith.
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eub.crIbers Of the Daily Gate g ity
,re served the fuil Leased Wire serv.
lce Of the United Press associations
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
Aberdeen
Gets N. w.
Ball Club

The Portland Ballard franchise
Of the Northwestern league has
tentatively boon granted 10 Absr.
deem ms the result Of ii meeting in
that city yesterday afternoon OF
Aberdeen business men. President
-. u. Dugdale Of the serttle team.
Robert Blowett. president OF the
league. and John Barnes. holder
OF the franchise.
Under tho terms Of the tentative
agreement Aberdeen viii be- guar.
antead the franchise for three
years, with $4,000 pledged and
guaranteed A committee was
named 10 raise the additional
$4,000 necessary TO meet the de
wands OF Barnes n ~ believed
that something like $4,000 will be
Invested In putting good team ~
the field. Moutosano and Hoquiam
business men taking some OF the
stock In the new club Both Blew.
cit and Dugdnle promised Aber.
deem fair treatment. and gave the
new club warm welcome into the
Northwestern fold. Frank GLIB.
sporting editor OF the recently de.
funct Seattle Sun. has been select.
ed as secretary Of the new club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
SUNNYDALE A. C.
TO STAGE SMOKER
TOMORROW NIGHT


South Park and Sunnydale ath.
ie,es viii meet Mt a smoker 10 be
given by the Sunnydale Athletic
club tomorrow night There viii be
two stages leaving the end OF the
South Park car line for sunnydale
at 4 o'clock. and they VIII bring the
fans back 10 the car after The bouts.
The show will start at $50.
The following events will be stag.
ed
Harry Drittenbass. Sunnydale. vs..
G. McNelty. Georgetown. ii5
pounds.
Sox SchoenemaD. South Park. vs..
II. Radyen. Sunnydale. 1876 pounds
Herb. Rayner. Lakeside. vs.. Harry
Wolff. South Park. 100 pounds.
Ncrn Wilcox. Snnnydaie. VI. Milt
Reed, Tukwlla. 10 pounds
The main event VIII be: Carl
Schmidt. sunnydale. vs. Leo Gre.
yier. South Park.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11

In the Printers league, on the
Imperial alleys last nighs. the
BREWERS hung the short end Of .
i530-l394 score on the Agates.
Rice OF the winning team bowling
both high score and high average
OF 1875 and 1sg.
The Minions beat the lona
Primers by score OF 1893 TO 1895,
Irwin of the Minions making the
high score OF 2i2 and high average
OF III
r. D. Bush. secretary OF the Pa
cific Coast Bowling association, II
In the city today. being entertained
by the various bowling associa-
lions. Tonight on the Imperial
alleys he will bowl an exhibition
game with his assistant, Fred
simpson. starting at O'Clock. Mr..
Bush Is regarded as one OF the
best bowlers in the country. and
his performance should be well
worth seeing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
WILD BILL is
BUILDING UP
The YANKEES
By Hal Sheridan

NEW YORK. Jan. ii.--"Wiid Bur
Donovan. new manager OF the Yam.
KEGS. Is hard at work on plans to
give New York pennant.winning
combination. He admits he Is aft
er well.known star. but Ia unwill.
Ing 20 give out the name. for fear II
may prove boomerang. In re
cent interview. Donovan said
ITS all foolishness 10 think that
the other clubs are going.to give us
lot OF good players. because base.
ball Ia a business where every team
must look out for itself That's
what makes the game popular. We
are not going 10 ask something for
nothing. and II We get any good
ones you may know that we paid all
they are worth. either In money or
plasers.
while the present New York
team cannot be called strong one.
| believe II has enough strength to
make a foundation on which We can
build. | am not we'll acquainted
with many OF the Yanks. but | know
some OF them by reputation. can.
not say what ! will do with them
until all have had a thorough try.
out.
This man Pipp Is corkiug good
first haseman. and may III in the
first year. but that boy Mullen may
come through. you know. and hit
well enough to hold his Job. don't
think there Is any question about
his fielding. There are few better"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-11
GRAIN DEALERS
MAKE MILLIONS
ON MAY WHEAT

II. Houser. Seattle grain plunger
today figured his profits on May
wheat at 100000.
Balfour. Guthrie G. Co, the Cen
tennial Mills. the Fisher FIGURING
Mills, Kerr, Clifford & Co. and one
or two other local firms have made
big killings. The total profits of
the group are estimated already n
s. 100000
And that with May wheat at si,52
on the Seattle market. The wise
ones figure 1t will hit the So mark
this spring.
Houser bought his wheat at so
cents.