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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
CARRANzA TO SEND PLEA.
Ftrst chief Prepares Address to
the American People.

Special Gable Despatch to THg .SrN.
VERA CRUZ Aug. S.-First Chief Car
rama is preparing an address to the
American people in which he will make
public many facts not known In the
United States. This document will he
made public this week.
The Constitutionalists here are posi-
tive that there will be no armed inter-
vention at this late hour, especially in
view Of the fact that the end OF fghting
In Mexico is apparently at hand.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
HAPPIER WITH THAW GONE.
Natteawnn Attendant Says Pa
tients Are More COntcnted Now.

BEACON. n. Y, Aug, s.-Matteawan
State Hospital is a changed institution
because Harry Thaw Is no longer there.
in the opinion OF Edward a. Conroy, a
veteran attendant, who appeared In the
Supreme Court at Poughkeepsie on
Saturday with patient who sought his
freedom through habeas corpus proceed
ings.
"Things have settled down and there
1, more contentment than there was
when Thaw was there" he said. THE
patients are more satisfied with their
lot, and there is less trouble than there
used 10 be. Harry Thaw could get
about anything he wanted down there
and 1t bred discomfort among the
others"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
Kaiser Offered Peace
to Csar, Relrograd Says
SAYS KAISER OFFERED
CALIClA TO RUSSIA

Special cable Despatch TO THE Sun
pETRoGRAD, Aug. S.-The 'ctc"e'
nee vremyd says 1t has good au-
,hority for the statement that the
German peace proposal provided mat
Russia vas to receive Galicia ana
that Germany in return was 10 take
western Poland.
II is reported that the German
proposals uere discussed in the lob
bies of the Duma and were dismissed
AS unworthy OF consideration.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
THREE AMERICANS WOUNDED.
Texas Ranchmen Hurt In Battle
with Mexicans.

CORPUS CHRISTI. Tex, Aug. SIX
Mexicans were killed and three Ameri-
cans wounded In fight between thirty
Mexican outlaws and fourteen ranchmen
near Norias, Tex, sixty miles north of
Brownsville. to-day. The fighting is still
In progress. according to a despatch from
Noras.
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\ middle aged man went TO the Me
Adoo tube station ninety feet below the
surface Of Exchange place, Jersey city,
last night TO board a ferry boat. When
he found out his mistake he was so mad
he wouldn't tell his name He ad-
mitled, however. he VAS absent minded
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
Leader Outlines Plans.

"The meeting this afternoon Mas
called to receive reports OF New Eng
land successes and conditions said
President Johnston during the evening
recess "Inorganaed as well AS organ
lied machinists are insisting on an eight
hour day, with time and half for all
overtime. to be computed from the mo-
ment the employees day is omrleted
We have received numerous requests
for help from the towns of Connecticut,
Massa chusetts and Rhode Island"
There is a general unrest among the
machine toolmen, many OF whom ara
working fitty-fye hours and some nifty
nine hours week. We intend to pre-
sent "A general demand to establish bet
ter conditions and we hope this may he
accomplished without the necessity OF
a strike or suspension of work.
"'rhe hardest task We have now is
keeping the men at work. The men
feel grieved because We won't give them
the word to strike.
"In the past two weeks in New Eng
land alone $1,000 new members have
been admitted and we have recently
secured an eight hour day for 100000
employees in the East
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MACHINISTS AFTER
PART OF WAR GAINS
Begin Strike Threats in New
England's MunitiOn Pro-
ducing Centre.
PUT EIGHT HOURS FIRST
Intend to Treat Separately
With Each Manufacturer
in Pressing Demands.

HARrFoHp. Conn, Aug. S.--Organizers
OF the International Association OF Ma
chnists who are promoting campaign
Of strikes for an eight hour day and
higher wages throughout the country
turned from New York to-day to this
city. \ conference between the local
heads If the union and President W. II.
Johnston and Nice-president J. j. kep-
pier Of the international union started
tbs afternoon and will continue through
Tomorrow.
Mos, of the factories turning out mu-
niti, ms of war for the Allies are In New
Iugland II ~ said that every factory
in the industrial section of Connecticut
except two corset firms is making some
thing for the belligerents. The territory
IL also strongly unionized. The machln-
lists intend to make in this industria!
section their strongest stand for the ad-
vantages they demanl
The conference to-day resulted In a
decision to adhere to the plan OF cam
paign already announced by ,he union
leaders. There will be no general strike.
Each factory will be dealt with sep
arately.
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the view that not only the Government
but the people are strengthened In ihe
to continue ;he struggle
by the events at warsaw.
NJ Rabouchinsky. A prominent Moscow
millionaire, is quoted as saying while
attending a congress OF committees or
ganizlng Russian industry for military
purposes:
I'VE shall retire II necessary as far as
as TO the Trails. but We will night to the
last man and will gain the victory.
This declaration crystallizes the re-
ports of several correspondents W ME
Russia's rejection of the reported Ger
man peace offer does not provoke sur
prise here, II is held to reflect the honor
of the car and his Ministers.
Tried to Cut on Rus-i".
The Morning Telegraph says discuss
ing the Russian policy
Behind the colossal Austro-German
efforts of the past hundred days tnere
has been one supreme object II was TO
force Russia 20 abandon the Allies Inc
success of that attempt would resouhu
in triumph and would radically aiter
the elements OF the large calculation
the Allies has been based throughout.
although 1t would certainly not destr
their chances of victory or weaken
their resolution TO attain IT, But ihere
is no danger OF any such houeNerseihent
of the conditions OF the problem. Ger
man statesmanship has to add YET me
more col ssal error 10 the number OF
fatal miscalculat ions with which she en-
barked upon the war.
The Daily Chronicle says
Peace at the present time would be
an inglorious one for Russia, FOR the
terms would be dictated by Germany
and would I've inglorious. The conclu-
sion by Russia of separate peace would
be recreant to her pledged word. Her
answer does equal honor to the En-
peror and the great nation for which
he speaks
"Adversity has only strengthened
Russia's determination TO fight on until
the powerful bully who wants to place
Europe under his heel is overthrown
Germany began the war at her pleasure.
She cannot end 1t at her pleasure. The
Cars reply to the Kaiser makes that
plain TO the world
The Daily Express believes Germany
has had enough Of the war although
the country is ready to fight on stub
bornly IL obliged 10 do so. The German
General staff, says this paper. knows
that the country has passed the zenitf
OF her strength. while neither Grea'
Britain nor Russia has reached it,
This realization" the Express SAYS
has led to the peace proposal whicf
would leave Germany some spois anC
enable her to prepare for another at
tempt to plant the jackboo's on Europe
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Ford Talks PrOaperit..

Concerning business conditions in this
country, Mr.. Ford said that reports he
has received from his representatives.
convince him that there is mot one bad
spot" in the whole country
The farmers are buying, the crops
are good in fact. may say that con-
ditions in the country districts are en-
cellent. In New England. a manufac-
turing country. our large orders show
that conditions there are good be-
leve that the prosperity OF the United
States has never been better | have
not looked so far ahead as to consider
what the conditions will be after the
war"
Mr.. Ford showed surprise when asked
about the plans of secretary Daaiels S
proposed naval advisory board.
Il know nothing about such a board =
he said. Il have not been asked by
Secretary Daniels to become a member
OF any such hoard. All that | know
about the project is what | have read in
the newspapers"
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"BOllrSc Gazette" Declares
King Of Denmark Was
Intermediary.
EXCHANGE or POLAND
FOR GALICIA. THE PLAN
Russia Said to Have Given
Emphatic Refusal to
Germany.
Specih cabie Bespo,ch to Tur srx

SBe'iW 'HNff Tfsp6frN 70 I'VE Sun.
LoNpoN, Aug tMonday) The
Ddiiy Muts correspondent in Petrograd
in despatch to his paper to-day says:
There is good reason to believe that
last week the Kaiser proposed peace to
Russia. The Bourse Gdsetfe says that
an overture has been made to the Car
through the King of Denmark. Need
less to say, Russia emphatically declined
to consider the offer
ITO the failure OF the German military
power to envelop Russia's Vistula armies
there has been added. therefore. the
failure of her diplomacy to detach Russia
from the Allies
Russia every day is putting herself
into better shape for beginning the war
over again and carrying it this time 10
successful conclusion The Government
has conceded the right OF free speech 10
the members Of the Duma and has
allowed the leaders Of industry to take
part In the reorganization which is re-
ouired to produce what the army needs,
The Ministers are urged TO go step
further by releasing workmen from cer-
tain restrictions heretofore in force and
associating them with the great national
task OF regeneration
No Surprise ut Attempt.
Germany's reported offer Of peace to
Russia has not been officially confirmed.
but is regarded here as so much OF
possibility that IL excites no surprise.
Russa's prompt refusal is viewed as a
matter of course. Her pledged word
not to conclude peace separately from
the Allies is trusted implicitly and her
attitude is believed here to be faith
fully expressed by the Noroe rremyd
which says:
Russia does not desire peace but
victory As long az victory has no'
been attained, peace is impossible. Fur
thermo,e Russia signed an agreement
with the Allies not to make peace sep
arate,y. Treaties to which Russia's sig
| nature is attached are not like German
scraps OF paper Nothing more need
be said
Az dispatches from Russia concur in
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
WIN Insist Upon Eight Hour Day.

Eacn factory VIII ne uedlt Will sep
arately.
WIN Insist Upon Eight Hour Day.
The union men say that they will in
sist upon the eight hour day. although
several manufacturers have offered
bonuses as a substitute. II is said that
this will not be acceptable. share
Of tn. vast profits made by New Eng
land manufacturers from their war con-
tracts will be demanded in the form OF
increased wage scales or bonuses Tor
work on war contracts.
The number Of New England organi-
GERS for the union will be increased from
sixteen to thirty. These will take steps
in preparation for any opposition by
the manufacturers. The union leaders,
however. are confident that there Will
be little opposition and few strikes.
The conditions, they say, are all IN favor
of the union on account of the shortage
Of men and the existing contracts whlch
will force the manufacturers to Keep
their factories going. The recent Rem
ington Arms Company strike and the
concessions made there arc pointed to
as an example of what the other com
panies may be expected to do
More than 500. 900 Interested.
More than 500. 600 metal trades work
ers in New England are Interested In the
eight hour movement
few Of the leading firms now EN-
ploycd in making munitions are shown
in the following list. with the number
of hands each employs:
Remington ARM, an Ammunition Com
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Bridgeport 1900.
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
I L
colt patent Fire Arms COMPANY Hart
smith 4 wesson Company. Springfield
II pktns & Allen. Norwich. Conn. 5000
liver johnson Arms Company, Fitohbnrs
General Electric company. Pit,sheid
Marlin Fire Arms Company, New Haven
American and British Manufacturing
/ COMPANY. Bridgeport, 5000.
Z j stevens Arms and Tool Company
D. Chieopee Falls. Mass, 1000.
United states Cartridge Company. Low
q ell, Mass 1000.
The labor leaders were in conferenc,
here until nearly midnight. Their dis
cusslon will probably take UP most %
tomorrow. Mr.. keppler issued state
ment in which he made IL plain that th'
visi, to New England did not mean tina
the campaign in New York was to b'
given W. Both, he said, would go oi
as planned
, Those present at to-day's conference
besides Mr. Johnston and Mr., kepple
were Nice-Presidents Peter j. tonlol
and Frank Jennings. both OF Boston
i Executive Committeeman Thomas j
Savage Of Boston, Organizers Josepl
,iilmour. George Doyle. j, j, Easai
James "Pitchfork' Henderson, Charlie
Sohl, Harry J. GIN, Roscoe l.. Hall am
Business Agents John j. Connolly, i Il
Donovan, George l. Bowen and William
Larkins.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
ALL THE FORDCAR
FOLK ON VACATION
Boss Henry shuts His Plant
Down for Two Weeks and
Comes Here.
BRITISH GOBBLING AUTOS
England Has Taken 12.5OO
and Has Put In Order for
5000 More.

There was a Ford family reunion last
Is wha. Henry = rd who was there -
meet +. l.. u. Ferry. managing director
OF the Ford Motor Company. Limited. Of
FL gland. called II. Others OF the Ford
auto household who greeted the English
man were Mr.. Ford's N, Frank King
ersmth director OF the Detroit factory.
and William y Mayo. chief engineer a.
Detroit. MIR. Ford said that the whole
Detroit bunch was on two weeks ya"a-
tion and that he had joired the pr ces-
sion. He put 4, in this characteristic
way:
Everybody wanted vacation and
they came to me asking for one. I said.
All right. we'll all have n vacation at
once and get rid % IT, So We have shut
down for two weeks"
The shutdown did not seem to bother
Mr.. Ford a bit, although he admitted
that II he had 100000 automobiles ready
he could dispose OF them instantly, here
and abroad. The mere matter of a few
thousand automobiles did not seem 10
him to he worthy consideration when his
men all wanted vacation. with pay.
Couldn't YOU substantially increase
your fortune by turning your factories
over to the ma nufacturing Of munitions
for the Allies" NJ Ford was asked
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Mr.. Ford was mighty glad to see Mr..
Perry. He remarked that IL was the
latter's annual visit TO America t. talk
over the affairs OF the great plant and
its English adjunct. Mr.. Perry said to
the ship news men as he came mp the
bay that the English factory in Man
chester was running to capacity and that
1t paid to it's employees higher wages
by 80 per cent than any British concern
In the same sort OF business. The prices
Of the Ford machines OF all classes had
not gone up.
I'VE have built 500 ambuances for the
British Government" Mr.. Perry said
up to the time of my departure from
England we had furnished to the Gov
ernment 1880 automobiles OF various
sorts, unarmored and otherwise, all made
in England. and We have 5000 untitled
orders. We are the only concern in
England that has rot kept the Govern
ment waiting and the only one that has
not raised prices.
Autos Higher Abroad.
1--WE make a touring car for s575. 1t
10 the same car that We charge si90 for
in the United States TIE prices, how
ever, are practically the same when
you take into consideration the cost
Of packing and transportation to Eng
land Every part OF the Ford car in
England except the engines and axles
Is made in the Manchester plant
Mr., Perry Is president of the Motor
Trade Association OF England and is
strong for the Allies. He said with a
manifestation Of pride that the English
branch Of the Ford factory was turning
out every two weeks 100 soldiers who
were drilled in the mechanical art Of
not only running but taking apart and
putting together and repairing the Ford
war cars Every soldier who did his
two weeks stunt at the Manchester
works was really a pretty good mecha-
nician when he left
Mr.. Perry said that the sole object
of his visit to America was to talk
business with Mr.. Ford, He expects To
stop a few days at the Biltmorc and
then go TO Detroit Mr.. Ford himself
said that the American factory and the
English branch OF the Ford business had
contracted to manufacture altogether
l6. 900 ambulances, many OF which had
been turned over to the British Govern
ment or the Allies.
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War Munitions for 4. =. Only.

~ could. but want none of that
money he replied. II will make no
war munitions for any country except
the United States would make guns
and ammunition for this country the
same as | would build roof over my
house. But I don't think i, will he
necessary for me to do that At any
rate. let me repeat, don't wan, TO
make any money that comes through
the manufacturing OF war munitions"
Mr.. Ford said that he would refuse
to make money by unfair competition
with the automobile factories in England.
Il have just heard that rhe English
concerns have already felt the competi-
ton OF American cars. and I supposr
that is because so many Of thcn have
turned their factories over t. the manu-
facture Of war supplies" he said
II, would he unfair for me TO try
to take the business away from these
concerns. And II would he unfair in
arother way, for II turned my at
tention to competing with the concerns
in England | would not he able to attend
10 the demand in this country"
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L. =. Guarantee Demanded.

j. may be said on authority that the
President has been advised that mere
recognition OF government In Mexico
city will not OF itself result In "A loan 10
Mexico such as will be necessary to
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Wonders of a Country Home.
c. X. G. Billings built house and laid ou
estate on Long Islands North Shore in
record time. See next Sundays SUN
for description and pictures.
Evening journal., 1915-10-18
TRnLLEYS ON NAN ROUTE.

The Wilmington and Philadelphia
Traction Company today inaugurated
the new Eastlake and Concord
Heights trolley system. Owing to the
work of connecting the tracks to Con-
cord Heights not being completed, the
cars Of the Concord Heights line were
unable to take on their new schedule
and could proceed only as far as
Twenty-second street The changing
of the routes now gives the patrons
only a six-minute wait as far as Wash
ington street bridge, but twelve-min-
ute service to the end of the lines.
Cars now run both north and south
on both the Boulevard and Washing
ton street. cars alternating at the
junction of the two, one going out the
Boulevard and the next one proceed
ing out Washington street. The do
ing away with the old loop on the
line affords much better service. and
the usual wait at Twenty-second and
Boulevard is done away with. Par.
ticularly benefited in this respect arc
the residents OF Concord Heights. a:
they will get a direct route into town
Evening journal., 1915-10-18
WILMINGTON WANDERERS
GUESTS OF Mr.. FIELDING

John Fielding. president OF the Will
mington Wanderers Soccer Club, en-
tertained the players and honorary
members of the club at his residence
at Seventh and Madison streets. on
Saturday evening. There was a large
attendance and all enjoyed a we'll pre-
pared banquet.
George II. Hunt, chairman of the
club. thanked Mr.. Fielding on behalf
of the club, for his hospitality and
also the interest he is showing In its
affairs. Mr.. Fielding responded with
brief speech, congratulating the
club on making such a prosperous
start and hoping they would have a
successful season.
Mr.. Baggs. presiding over the en-
tertainment called upon II. Greenwell
for the opening song. Then followed
songs rendered by the following mem
bers: Messrs. Gilmore. Wendt. Vain,
Burton, Bard. Armstrnog, Williams
and Baggs. T. Atkins and G. Hunt
accompanied on the piano. An enjoy
able evening was brought to close,
with everybody present singing Aud
Lang Syne."
The club would be glad 10 receive
new members who might be interested
in soccer or the advancement Of
sports.
Evening journal., 1915-10-18
Students HEAR OF
|. The emerson ideals
Continued From FIrgt Page.

Continued From First Page.
Farewell to the Woods" and Jack
Frost" "Shadowland." by Gilbert.
was the selection played by the or
chestra under the direction of John
d. Taylor.
Announcement was made by Profess
sor A. II. Berlin, Of the football game
to be played next Saturday afternoon
at Front and Union streets. between
the Wilmington High and Trenton.
A mass meeting will be held in the
High School on Friday afternoon.
Among the visitors at the exercises
this morning we're Mrs. T. J. Broug-
hall, of this city. and Mrs. ID. W.
Bedea and Mrs. William Reeves, Of
Shenandoah. Pa.
dramatic society is being formed
at the High School. Already there is
an enrolment of forty students. AS
soon as 1t is organized the same
officers that are now head Of the lit
erary club in all probability will be
elected to head the new organiza-
tion. They are; President, James
Morford; vice-president. Miss Mil
dred Lee Carter; secretary, Miss
Helen Smith and treasurer. Charles
Cleaver. 1t is being planned to pre-
sent sketches and plays at the High
School at regular intervals.
A number of Halloween parties
will be given by various classes this
and next week. On October 25 "B'
senior class will hold a class party
at the home of Miss Emma Ridings
No. SIT West street. All are asked
TO come masked.
On October % members OF the B-s
class will give a masquerade party
at the home of William Frederick, al
/ Prices Corner On October 20 mem
bers of the Az class will have a mas
querade party at No. 1918 Washington
street. while on October % members
of the c senior class will hold theii
masquerade party at the home o
"Dud" Gray. No. 1119 West street.
Evening journal., 1915-10-18
DELAWARE TOWNS Reach
OUT FOR POWDER PLANTS

Announcement that the dupont
Powder Company is asking additional
riparian rights in New Jersey has
started New Castle and Delaware CITY
on a campaign to have the company
locate some of its plants along the
river shore in this State. There is
a large quantity of good river front
between New Castle and Delaware
CITY and also between New Castle and
Wilmington. and both of the towns
named are after new industries. While
most other places have gotten new
war supplies industries, 1t is mat
ter of comment that Wilmington has
not gotten a new industry.
Delaware City was in communica-
tion with the powder company some
time ago and was promised considera-
tion i'm case il was found that more
land was needed. and the Board of
Trade OF that place is likely to go
after the company in earnest New
Castle is also alive after industries.
Wilmington will make an effort to
Obtain the dye plants ard other indus
tries of that kind which il is expect
ed that the powder company will erect
in the near future and hopes to gel
a considerable number of plants out
side of the powder mills.
Evening journal., 1915-10-18
WANTS BASKETBALL
GAMES FOR HOLIDAYS

The All-Collegians, OF Wilmington,
wishes games with the best amateur
teams in the city or state The team
is composed Of five Wilmington
players now away at college. They
wish games only during the Christ
mas holidays from December 20 TO
January 4, inclusive. The team guar
antees the best team that can be
found in the city on an average Of
10 years of age a man. All teams
wishing games with the All-Colleg-
ians for the holidays will please
write soon, as the club wishes to have
schedule of ten or fifteen games by
November IS. The lineup Is as fol-
lows: Burke, center: Grubb. guard;
Preston, guard; Kelly. forward; Clem
Carney, forward. Address challen-
ges TO Willard Grubb. care Mt. st.
Marys' College, Emmitsburg, Nd.