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'KAISER'S ENVOY ADMITS
ITALY is NEAR CONFLICT
Prince Won Buelow Confides to American Friend He
May Have to Leave Rome To-day-Ulti-
matum Said to Have Expired.

cessions have been made conditional
upon guarantee from the italian Gov
eminent that the German annexation or
Belgium will he recognized Immediately.
For this reason. says the idea Nd.tonoie.
the concessions are absolutely uaaccept-
able. and efforts or the par, OF Austria
or Germany to resume diplomatic con-
versations will be of no avdil.
The Osserudtore Romano, tie official
organ Of the Vatican. denies again that
the Pope granted an audience TO Prince
vor Buelow or Baron Mdcchio, the
special Austrian Ambassador. 1t was
reported that these ENJOYS were en-
deavoring to create complications by
striving to persuade the Pope TO leave
Rome and seek "A safe refuge in spain
in case Of war
This report was utterly unbound ed.
since the Italian Government. besides
guaranteeing absolute safety to the Pope
IN case of war. has indirectly warned
him that II he should depart he will not
be allowed TO return.
The Pope has been assured that the
British and Russian ENJOYS do not expect
to leave Rome.
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American women with German blood
or German sympathies seem all Of one
mind about the sinking OF the Lusi-
tania.
1T should be lesson to America
rot to mix up babies and ammunition"
said Miss Mary Dreier chairman OF the
German American committee OF tho
Woman Suffrage party. Nothing less
drastic could have stirred this country
from her almost criminal nonchalance
about this war. or course Il was ter
rible thing. but war IL terrible and
have been amazed from the very begin
ming at the apparent total indifference
of Americans to the events on the other
side. 1t is only what can lie expected II
Americans seek the protection OF tho flag
OF "A belligerent country. hope we re-
alize now the seriousness OF exporting
arms against the rules OF warfare and
with profit only TO ourselves. We do
not seem able to grasp in this country
the peril of the whole situation as Is
proved by the indifference OF the pas
sengers to the warnings sent them"
1T shows plainly that England Is
trying to get the United States into
war" said Mrs Charles Knoblauch. 1T
is criminal negligence on the part OF
the Government not 10 have placed an
embargo on the expectation OF arms. bm
as long as We did not. ! think we are
much to blame. In the first few months
Of the Franco Prussian War we sent
arms TO France, but It lasted only a
short time and now We are paying the
price with our citizens lives for our
greed for gold.
at Is a terrible thing. OF course. but
! cannot see that II will draw us into
the war OF course should the Presi-
dent call for arms | should be the frs,
ore to send my husband, but ! don /
think II will come to that point. The
Government must see that people are
taking their own risk when they embark
on the ship OF belllgerent nation loaded
with arms after they have first been
warned against it.
II think II is like the Titanic. an en-
ample OF reckless seamanshlp," said Miss
Edith Reiffert. founder of the Associa-
ton Of American Women OF German De-
scent. "Why did not Ensland send men
OF war to accompany the Lusitania
when she left New York harbor? with
English warships on this side II would
have been very simple. AS she had done
II before In many cases and was only
common sense when the Lusitania had
been repeatedly warned. Why did she
not deviate "a bit from her course or
at least take some ordinary precautiOn
to guard agaist the subma rines?
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-11
YPRES LINE RESISTS
new GERMAN DRIVE
Paris Announces Gains in Ar
ras Region, With Capture
of 5000 Invaders.
DUNKIRK Is BOMBARDED
Specini Cobie Dsspntch 10 TnE SrN.

PARIS, May l0.--The War Office to-
night besides reporting that firm hold
Is maintained on the allied positions
about Ypres. where the Germans are
driving forward with ever increasing
fury. announces the capture of 5000
Germans In the fighting north of Arras.
where vigorous advances have been
made yesterday and to-day.
Dunkirk has been bombarded again
from the neghborhood of Dixmude. al
though apparently with little damage
East OF st. Georges place called Union
Farm has been taken by French marines.
Elsewhere along the front there have
been artillery duels. but no infantry
clashes OF Importance
The official night communicate was as
follows.
North OF Arras, In spite OF several
counter attacks by the Germans. we
have maintained the ground gained
yesterday and Increased 1t at several
points. notably between Carency and
Soschez. Our success appears more
important according to the latest re-
ports. At o'clock this afternoon the
number OF prisoners taken amounted
to 5000. among them forty officers,
including one Colonel In the fighting
yesterday and to-day we captured
more than ten cannon and nifty mi
tTdllleuSes
a; Barry-au-bac German attack
was repulsed. 4 German attack at
lie Pretre wood was also repulsed.
The capture OF u strongly fortified
position east of st. Georges by the
marine fusilecrs was announced In the
afternoon communiuue. which was a,
follows
Three new German attacks to the
north OF Lomhaertzde were repulsed
yesterday.
To the east Of st. Georges our ma
rine fusleers took possession OF the
Union Farm. very strongly fortified
ny the Germans. and also Of a posi-
ton further to the east They made
about thirty prisoners.
Dunkitk was again bombarded this
morning at about 8 o'clock, two shells
being thrown.
In the region to the north Of Arras
we have maintained all the important
gains reported in the communication
OF yesterday evening
Along the rest OF the front. par
ticularly in the Argonne ana In Al
SAGE ut Sillakervasen. there was a
continuation OF the artillery fighting.
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HEAR WAR rs DECLARED

Special Cab'e Despatch TO THE srv

special 'db's Despatch 10 THE Sun
PARIS. May io-A rumor was current
among the foreign cmba ssies late this
afternoon that Germany had declared
war on Italy. The repor; was without
confirmation.
\ report from Rome says that Italy is
expected to publish her declaration OF
war against Austria AZ midnight. The
Italian Government Is waiting only for
Austria's Anal reply to her demands.
In the event that the reply Is not re-
ceived. or II II IL not satisfactory. the
recent DEGREES signed by the Ministers
viii he announced.
Geneva despatch says that German
Teppelins and submarines have arrived
az Pola. the Austrian naval base. Neu-
trail travellers have brought this news
20 Geneva. They state that everywhere
the Austrian army seems TO be pre-
pared to strike at once.
The Italian Council OF Ministers has
decided to ask Parliament for fun pow
ers in dealing with the foreign and mil
itary policies OF the country. according
to despatch received by the Temps
from Rome.
II is estimated that 10 600 Germans
have crossed from Italy into Swltzer-
land since saturday.
Italy H. said to have 500 900 troops
concentrated at the fortified city OF
Verona. al-ou, twenty-five miles from
the Austrian frontier, and IL is credit
ably reported here that she Is prepared
TO throw a million troops into Austria az
the moment war is declared
All the infantry OF the class Of 1875
are said TO have been called 20 the
colors, and the railway lines leading
toward the Austrian border are crowded
I
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Defend Austria Property.

The projects OF police have been
ordered by the Premier TO use energetic
measures In depressing all anti-Austrian
demonstrations. especially any attempts
to wreck Austrian or German property.
Premier Salandra is determined To up
hold the reputation OF Italy as a
civilized country even to the extent ~
preventing all pro-war demonstrations.
The Quirinal WAS occupied this even
ing by a force OF cavalry. a crowd
which had gathered to cheer and APP
plaud the change OF the Royal Guard
was dispersed
The King received his Ministers this
morning and was in conference with
them for some time. Later Premier
Salandra and Baron Sonniro. the For
e.gu Minister. were in COZ ference with
Minister Of the Treasury CarCano, a
friend OF cx-Premicr ,;iolltti A meeting
hctwceH the Premier ard Sigror Gioli'ti
has been arranged Baron Sonr,no did
'ut confer with IN" diplomats yesterday.
but met the chiefs Of staf ~ both the
army and the navy
The fdcd Nd.ionalc says Austrlas con-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-11
BRITISH TO BLAME, SAY
GERMAN WOMEN HERE
Declare Loss Of Lsitana Due to Englands Desire to
Draw United States Into the War
Call 1t Lesson to America.

the crew OF the Lusitaris should have
almost without exception been saved
while so many OF the passengers per
ished.
is that an example OF women and
children first? No. | look upon IL as
an attempt N the part OF England to
draw Americ:, Into war. Nothing could
be clearer, England is Americas hered!-
tary enemy since the days of the Revo-
luton. | don't see that the sinking OF
the Lusltania is a bit worse than Sher-
mans march To the sea-all IL war and
as to the sinking Of helpless wouen and
children. how about the English women
who stabbed German women in their
backs In some parts OF Germany? Great
Britain is entirely TO blame and though
We are ruled by a subsidized press we
should not forget the frst rudments Of
common justice"
Il am sure we can trust President
Wilson to do wha, he thinks is best, :"
said Mrs. George RUPERT. "and II IL
no time for the country TO get excited
or 10 do anything rashly. don't see
why helpless Americans should have
been used az a screen for British ship
ping, The British knew the risks when
they took them on board why did they
not take some precautions to bring them
safely into port instead of violating al,
the rules OF ordinary precautions? why
should Americans choose 10 sail on an
English boat anyway II Is fool
hardy thing to do and with no more
sense than II is to sail on a German one
at this time
There is nothing safer than the Stars
and stripes during the war and II is
simply tempting fate to sail on the boa,
OF any belligerent nation. No one can
deny that. ! don't believe the threats
OF Germany to sink any American ship
carrying arms. Let Us give her the
benefit OF the doubt Instead Of all Jump
ing AT wrong conclusions"
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"Bu, no sooner had the survivors at
tanned tho beach than they fell few
only survived and they lay under the
shelter Of the bank
II, was seen that II would mean an
initiation Tor the whole force II any
further attempt was m de to disem-
bark and attack Accordingly the move
ment was =, stponed The attempt hav-
ing failed. the bat,leships CORVALLIS,
Albion and Queen Elizabeth opened a
furious homhardment on Sedd FL Bahr
and the hills behind the village.
throughout the day the troopship lay
not far from the shoro. the 1000 men
packed between decks like sardiNes. The
officers crowded about the bridge 70.
protection, Sharpsho oters On land potted
everybody who dared show his head
The situation remained about the
same until s o'clock IN the evening when
II was sufficiently dark to make an
other attempt at disembarking practi-
cable Strange TO say almost the en-
tire fore. got ashore without the Turks
firing "A shot
at II o'clock the enemy opened fire
again. this time directing furious
fusilladc which swept the whole beach.
The British troops had taken to cover
by this time. however. and the loss was
small \ hold was obtained on the
shore and "A part of the castle OF Sedd
el IIahr, all of the other positions being
occupied.
severe tghting was renewed on the
26th before the village Of Sedd 81 Bahr.
The surrounding places were occupied
and then the weary attackers were con-
fronted with earthworks and wire en-
Engagements on "A hill which was finally
carried by assault
THE landing party between Sedd FL
Bahr and Detotts Battery succeeded In
facing stiff opposition. which was
finally overcome by the French"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-11
M.4CkENSEN PUSHES or.
Great New Truton Offensive ndrr
Way In East.

AMSTERDAM May lo.-The Austro.
German forces which have me- VITA
such success between the Nistula and
Carpathians are now preparing for .
new offensive. according to despat,h..
from Berlin and Vienna to-day All
three fortified lines OF the Russians
have been broken through by the army
under Gen. Won Mackcusen. and the
troops are now establishing themselves
in TIE newly gained positions.
Reports Say that 10000 Russian
prisoners already Rave been rounded up.
and the belief ~ prevalent that this
number viii he increased ny 10000
together with a large number OF guns
OF all sorts left behind by the fleeing
Russians.
All Russian forces seem 20 have been
driven from the crest ri the car
pathians between the Lupkow and the
Izok passes The second stage OF the
operations IS beginning further % the
east
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-11
BACK on OLD LINE.
STR John French Reports British
Gains at Nprrs.

l~oNpoN. May lO.-The official press
bureau made public to-day the follow ~
report from Field Marshal SIR John
French, dated MAY 10;
There IL no genera change In the
situation to-day. cur line az Ypres. in
spite OF the repeated attacks hy the
enemy last week. is substantially the
same az that from which we " tthdrew
on the night of MAY "a During the
lighting in this quarter Yesterday the
enemy made Ave unsuccessful attacks
The losses in these futile attacks were
very heavy on the front OF the First
Amy.
The fighting TODAY has been con-
fined 10 artillery actions"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-11
BELMONT TO TESTIFY.
lie Is on the Way ia Syracuse
From Kentucky,

LEXINGTON. Ky. May l0,--Ausust Bel
mont, who spent Sunday at his stock
farm here, ordered a special train to-
day to take him to Syracuse. which he
hopes to reach tomorrow at noon in
time to testify in the Roosevelt-Barnes
libel case.
Mr.. Belmont arrived here Saturday
night In the private car MinerOla He
was accompanied by his son. Morgan
Belmont, and Miss Margaret Andrews
OF Newport. II. l.. the fances OF the
younger Belmont.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-11
SHIPS REQUISITIONED.
\. Y. Importing Firm says Italy
Has stopped SaiIings.

r =. Edwards. secretary OF Martin I.
Conn Company, importers OF silks a;
80" Fourth avenue. said YESTERDAY he
had positive word from the agents OF
the firm In Italy that tho Italian GOV
eminent has stopped all ssilings OF mer.
chant ships and requsitIoned the vessels
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Nr. WINS Objects.

Mr. WINS strongly objected to the use
by Mr. Bowers OF the word commits
sious."
These payments should be called
trade discounts he said There is
no evidence as to Commissions IN evil
dence."
THE witness used II himself in the
first place" said Mr.. Bowers. and he
turned back TO the record and read the
transcript
But he corrected. or rather expla
his use of the word afterward." said Mr..
WINS, reading another passage from Mr.,
Winchester's testimony to prove that he
had meant ade'dlscDunts"
Il think IN, jury understands the
meaning of the word as used" said the
court 1T simply amounts to this-that
when the Lyon Company did It piece Of
work for the Journal Company which
was ordered from the Journal Company
by the state or by the city or county OF
Albany the Lyon Company did the work
at net price and allowed the journal
Company the diff renee between their
net price and the price AT which the
work would be furnished under the con-
tract. Then at the end OF the year
whrn the matter was settled up the
Lyon Company would pay the journal
Company trade discount either in
cash, or AT deduction in price for
work done for the journal Company"
Mr.. WINS continued to protest ms ST.
ing that the evidence was not competent
unless the Roosevelt counsel meant 10
prove that Mr.. Barnes used his political
influence to obtain such contracts
Il understand that they do so expect
to prove" Justice Andrews replied
When NJ. Winchester was called upon
to produce books showing all work done
by the Lyon company for III. Journal
company. as well as all accounts relat-
ing to the contracts obtained from the
Journal company. he explained that IL
had been impossible for him to get the
Information In such brief time. Mr..
bowers introduced, however, many cam
celiel checks which were records OF pay
ments made to the Journal company.
Gilbert &. Bishop. who had been In
Rarues's employment twenty-five years
up to 1913 and who had been subpnnaed
by cob Roosevelt. was sought for this
morning but could not he found He is
the man most familiar with the entries
In the books OF the Journal company.
The last stroke made by the Roose-
welt counsel was 10 show that the city
officials OF Albany have been Repub-
Leans since 1900. At 3:l7 T. NJ Col.
Roosevelt rested his case and argument
began over the competency of testimony
and evidence that had been tentatively
admitted.
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Tempest Of Fire.

The occupants OF the boats suffered
terribly. 4 tempes. OF bullets from
rifles and machine guns swept the fore
shore. The wounded ami survivors
crawled behind a bank of sand from
FOUR to i've feet high and found there
SINE cover. Meanwhile troops had gone
toward the snore further east than
had been intended and pulled up close
TO a reef OF rock where the water was
to- deep. however, 70 allow them 20
leap I'm and wade.
This contingency was foieseen and
steam hopper was brought ashore 20
provide a gangway. This did not prove
possible and Il was necessary to drag
lighter TO the far side OF the hopper
before the troops could disambark.
Some OF the men CALAMITY volunteered
10 get a line ashore to hold the lighter
In position. Thy ran down the gang
way under q hail of bullets and held IN"
lighter in position and called TO the
soldiers to leave the ship.
During al, this time the River CLYDE
Was subjected to a tornado of fire from
rfies maxims and pompoms. The
bullets ratified at the sides OF the boat
like hailstones. The troops knew that
II meant almost certain destruction To
leave her. yet about 200 dashed down
the gangway on the s'arhoard side and
attempted 70 reach IN" reef Some were
shot while still on the gargway. white
others were killed as they reached the
hopper Others reached the reef
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-11

LoNpoN. May lO.--The Rev, q. Camp
bell Morgan, u. n. pastor Of weetm nster
Congregational Chapel. has resigned mis-
pastorate because Of III health and will
devote his time to Bible conferences In
England and In America.
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Austrian War Council.

An uncensored despatch from vienna
says that war council In preparation
for Italian Intervention Is TO be held at
once. II will he presided over jointly
by Emperor Francis Joseph and the
Kaiser The latter is now in the Car
pathians. according to the despatch. and
is going to Vienna incognito. Austrian
and German Chiefs Of Staff and promi-
nent Generals have been summoned for
the council.
Count Tisza. the hungarian Premier,
arrived In Vienna yesterday morning
and conferred for four hours with Baron
Burian. the Austro- Hungarian Premier,
after which he left post haste for
budapest
EN-rremier Giolitti was accorded an
audience 10y King Victor Emmanuel this
morning. and this afternoon there was
u conference between Signor titolitt.
Premier SalaUdri and Baron Sonnino.
Foreign Minister
Premier Saisndra received Prince Won
Buelows secretary both this morning
and this afternoon. ard u 10 said that a
most important message was delivered
\ cabinet Council will be held to-
morrow. The advocates OF neutrality
are spreading reports that eN-Prcmi"r
Giolitti has avcrtcd war 10y persuading
the King to accept Austrias increased
concessions
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Corruption Rnd Gain.

! deny The notion" said Justice An
"", 1t had been testified that an
Iahg"Went existed between the head
ne Republican party and the head Of
ne democratic party that the Republic
.'h par was not 10 interefete with the
''e''"n Of Shcehan. ! do not say that
we arrangement was necessarily COR
I1p', hut take the view that II was i'm
II'ltr ! do not Coniine the meaning
W" word corrupt to pccuniary gain"
"I WINS sprang to the firing line in
lS crisis and insisted thar 1t had not
zen SHOWN that the testimony declared
a'nss'hle was true or represented ac-
wa, facts. Justice Andrews replied:
for the purpose of argument the
tl"
hdi, protested Mr. WINS, do you
Ian 10 say that mere act which may
" improper from some standpoints is
corrupt"
do not have to define the word
Iluplon or any other word" said
TO d. so"
IN MS NTH motion Mr. WOLF asked
."' court to eliminate testimony that
-" liIhmhn-,ireen direct primaries bill,
"n'Cn was disagreeable to the party or
sau@a'lon. was killed by means OF hi
ip%tIm,SS'h alliance and tina; the Meade
."lhs hlll and Cobb bill, which were
unhgcrous to the organizations, were
sn'sen by means OF a bipartisan
@'' Won urged the court to disregard
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Special cable Despatch 10 TBI Sun.

ROME. May 10.--Prince Won Buelow.
the German Ambassador to Italy, con-
idcd to an American friend to-day his
fears that he will he compelled to leave
Rome Tuesday or Wednesday. adding.
however. that II was not impossible that
his departure will be postponed for a
week
Circumstantlal reports are in circula-
ton In Government circles that Italy 8
time limit during which Austria must
make satisfactory reply to her de-
mands expires at midnight.
II Austria has not conceded every
thing asked for by that time the re-
ports say all negotiations will be
broken on
Italian officials refuse to confirm the
reports. but u Is certain that matters
are again approaching crisis.
The destruction of the Lustania has
resulted in many of the newspapers,
hitherto lukewarm in their support of
war suggestions, changing their atti-
tude Many uf them nov say that II is
only a question Of time when an Italian
steamer will bc torpedoed and the GOV
eminent is urged to take immediate
acton against Austria
The Washington times., 1915-07-11

Yard-wide Light
Ground PercaleS,
in , neat figured
effect and stripes.
Also dark grounds
in navy and black
figured.
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Brooklyn Daily Eagle.

Germany is willing to order her sub
marine commanders to refrain from
murder on the high seas. condition
ally. 1t is in effect that there will
be safety for American lives only II
we comply with rules and regulations
drawn up at Berlin. For failure to
comply, death. Even these privileges
are offered as a special favor to this
country. II Is not for the imperial
government to protect" the people of
the United states as reward for
obedience to orders. We have asked
for no favors, special or general. 1t
is not thinkable that acceptance Of
them will be debated at Washington
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
New York EyaninR Mail.

These Germany concessions half de-
feat the effectiveness Of the submarine
blockade. There remains the question
raised by our note. whether q ship
owned in an enemy country shall be
similarly immune hen carrying Amer
sue, therefore. resolves itself into this
How far should our Government 80 IN
protecting an American citizens right
to travel safely on the ship that he may
select, even though II belongs to the
merchant marine Of a country at war
with Germany?
The Washington times., 1915-07-11
Pittsburgh Press.

The reply of the German government
to the second American note may prob
ably be described by saying that 1t Is
not exactly what was expected IN sny
quarter 1t Is a surprise to those who
had been anticipating an unqualified
acceptance of the substance of Tresi-
dent Wilson's contentious. And II is
equally a surprise to those who had
been led to believe that Berlin would
refuse any concessions and make such
reply as would foreshadow a dlplo-
matte rupture.