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Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
WONDER WHAT
REPLY GERMANY
PROBABLY MAKE
In London the Firm Atti-
tudc Of the American Gov
eImment Toward German
Submarine Action Meets
With General Approved
ASSOCIATED rREss p1sPArcnI

LONDON. May 1.-THE American
note To Germany and the new turn Of
the Italian situation were taken as
features of the war news. The firm
attitude the American government has
taken with regards to Germany :
submarine action against her ships
and citizens meets with general ap-
proval here. and the question now is
not what the United States will do
but what Germany's answer viii be-
1t is believed in high official cir
cIes that Germany will not agree to
reverse her submarine blockade policy
and the conclusion * drawn that the
United States will be compelled TO
sever diplomatic relations with her
Hope is everyW here expressed that the
United States will not he drawn into
war as it is considered by observers
of the situation that she will be Of
greater assistance To the allies as Il
neutral than she would be as a bel
ligerent. Meanwhile the belligerents
both on the east and west battle
fronts are engaged in the most mo-
mentous battles The French who
have already gained possession Of
what was thought impregnable Ger
man positions to the north Of Arras,
are reported continuing their victor
ious advance while the British are
asserted TO be holding large force
OF Germans in their front and repell
ing all German attempts to reach
Ypres The Germans and Austrians
are reported pushing the Russians
further back
The Germans claim to have made "A
slight advance in the region of Ypres
but with the battle ebbins and flow
ing this is * not considered serious
in military circles here. Along to-
ward the coast the Belgian army re-
pulsed an attempt of the Germans to
regain the bridge at the head Of
which forces Of King Albert are estab-
lished on the right bank of tho User
canal. while down in Woevre another
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
Orders Cruisers
To Aid Americans
Attacked By Yaquis
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Los ANGELES. May 14.-Secre-
tary Daniels ordered the Cruiser New
orleans from Manzanillo To Guaymas
to join the Raleigh to render all re-
lief possible to the colony of forty
Americans at E,speranza who were
attacked yesterday by five hundred
Yaqui Indians. William Stocker. Will
liam Ftty, and John Wilson, all be-
longing here were killed in the bat
tie yesterday
The Yaquis are reported retreating
to the mountains pursued by Ameri-
cans and few Mexican soldiers
whose purpose is the determination
Of the indians Advices to Washing
ton say that 200 soldiers started from
Cuarmas and were joined in the val
ley by 800 more.
General Sosa and four hundred
Villa troops have arrived. The Indi-
ans are enraged because the MeXi-
cal factions failed to redeem their
promise to return them the lands in
the Yaqui river valley. Colonel De
La Vega, Maytorena's chief of staff,
at Nogales. Sonora. when informed
that the Americans had asked Wash =
ington to order a landing party from
one of the warships. declared that
men to land. Stocker who was re-
ported killed. is wounded. American
settlers, anticipating trouble for some
time apparently have obtained an
amply supply of ammunition.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
Because of the CongesteG
Cables Complete Docu-
ment Probably Not Ready
for Presentation in Berlin
Until Sometime Today
GERMAN EMBASSY
REMAINS SILENT
In Al Quarters 1t is Be
licved That Germany Will
Not Delay Reply, But
Will Consider Text I'm
mcdiatelV
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPArcHI

WASHINGTON, May 14.-The note
sent To Germany yesterday by tho
United States as a sequel to the Lusi-
rania disaster was delayed in transmits
sion because Of the congested cables
ana proba BY will not he presented by
Ambassador Gerard to the minister Of
foreign affairs in Berlin until some
time tomorrow. Official Washington
talked Of little else than the note to-
day. Practically unanimous approval
WAS given il in the editorial comment
of the American press. the statements
of governors, senators and members of
the house were reinforced by an inces-
SAINT stream of messages from persons
OF every political party and from a va
riety of organizations and associations.
The pres dent told callers he was
deeply grateful and appreciated the
patriotic support being given him on
every side In diplomatic quarters
there was wide discussion of the note.
Among the representatives of the al
lied powers the document was approved
as well as by neutral enVoYS many of
whom obtained copies from the state
department. The German embassy. the
one place where il would be natural To
look fog some inkling or intimation as
to what Gormany's position would be.
remained silent In all quarters it is
believed that Germany viii not delay
4 reply but that high Officials of the
German government would take it un-
der immediate consideration when it
arrived in Rerlin
The belief was held by Wen informed
European diplomats that Germany
would consider carefully the military
advantages Of continued attacks on
enemy merchant ships and probably
would consent to abandon them only if
food supplies are in some way guaran-
teed as German confidence is strong
that the allies can be kept a bay in
the eastern and western theaters of war
indefinitely.
The effect on Germany's position of
the possible entry OF Italy into the war.
however, was another factor which
trained diplomats think will be taken
into consideration by Germany in de-
termininS whether she will abandon
ner powerful weapon of attacks by
submarines to destroy enemy com
merce. The fact that Germany once
before agreed to give up her subma-
rine warfare is she could obtain the
unrestricted pa ssage of foodstuffs and
raw materials to her civilian popula-
ton was commented upon by many
diplomats as making it not difficult for
her to comply with the American posi-
ton and satisfy the national pride in
Germany
While the United States is expecting
prompt action from Germany in guar
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
GOVERNORS VIEW
OF BOARDS ACTION

IN response to repeated re-
quests for some expression of
opinion relative to the action
of the board Of pardons and
paroles. Governor Hunt Yesterday
gave out the following statement:
In alludins to yesterdays ac-
ton Of the Board of Pardons and
Paroles. through which Arizona
confronts the prospect Of hav-
ing an orgy Of death written in
to her record as a young state,
no descending of my deep sor-
row is necessary or possible. Most
Of all am l grieved to learn that
the adverse influence of the
Boards act upon public morals
and especially upon the grow
ing generations has been render
ed the more disasterous by the
concurrence. deplorably. of the
State Superintendent of Public in
struction, who, as the head of
AriZOna'.s school system. is theo-
reticalIy supposed to uphold the
states educational ideal There
is, possibly. more excuse for the
Attorney General, who as a lawyer
and prosecutor might more plaus-
IDLY become 50 Injured to human
agony and bloodshed as to be
forgetful OF the fact that. aside
from the impending slaughter Of
five men, the young state of
Arizona is about to set an ex-
ample of legalized murder by
which every human being with
liz its confines will be subject to
brutalizIng Influence hardening
back to saVagery. Despite the
electoral protest against capital
punishment by almost half of
AriZona's citizens. the Board has
deliberately written legalized mur-
der as its decree. The deepest
grief and chagrin which L ex-
perience in behalf of Arizona at
this time exceed all other emo
tions. and render me doubiy sure
that not for any political pre-
ferment or hope of temporal re-
ward would | concur in the ac-
tion If ihe Board of Pardons and
Paroles Ly standing red handed
ana unabashed before the people
OF my state
GEO. W. p. HUNT,
Governor ofArizona.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
TO MEMORIAIIIE
ARIZONA BOARD
Incidentally Governor Hunt
Sends Letter to Governor
Slavton and Later An
other to Georgia Pardons
Board Bearing on Case

The house committee on Judiciary
proposes = broadening of the scope Of
the senate joint memorial to the COVER
nor OF Georgia praying for the exercise
of execuuy e clemency toward Leo. NJ
Frank TEe committee would make it
the vehicle for u memorial to the Ari-
IONA board of pardons and paroles.
The memorial as it was received
from the senate read:
To His EXcellency.
}. H. Station.
Governor of the State Of Georgia:
Whereas one Leo NJ. Frank of the
state of Georgia is snow under sentence
of death, and
Whereas We believe it would be for
the best interests of the people Of the
country and the state of Georgia to
extend to the condemned Leo NJ. Frank
executive ciemency.
."Therefore, we the members Of the
second legislature OF the state of Ari-
zona do most respectfully petition
that you extend to the said Leo NJ.
Frank a conmutatiOn OF the death SEN
tence."
When the memorial was received
rom the senate it was referred to the
mousse committee ON JUDICIARY ana t.
terday on the eve of adjournment Il
request was made for the report of the
eommittea But before any action
could be taken the house had ad
iourned. put the following report was
laid on the desk of the chief clerk:
Senate Concurrent Memorial No.
No. J. That after the word "Geor
gia" in the third line there be inserted
-, -
Of pardons
No. >. That after the word "Geor
gi3' in the fifth line there be inserted
the following: "and five other men of
the state Of Arizona are"
No. 3. That after the word "Geor-
gia" in the eighth line there be insert
ed the words. state of Arizona.
No. T. That after the word Frank
in the ninth line there be inserted the
following and the five condemned
men at Florence Arizona,
No. = And that after the word
Frank" ir the thirteenth line there be
inserted the words and the five CON
demned men at Florence, Arizona"
Making Senate Concurrent Memorial
No. /, as amended read as follows:
TO His EXcellency.
j II. Slaton.
Governor of the State of Georgia.
and the Arizona Board of Pardons:
Whereas. one Leo NJ Frank of the
state of Georgia and five other men Of
the state Of Arizona are now under
sentence OF death. and
Whereas. we believe that it would be
for the best interests of the people of
the country and the state of Georgia
Continued on Page Ffve)
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
Is Subjected to Vigorous
Cross-EXamination IN Su-
preme Court in His Libel
Suit Against Former Pres
ident Roosevelt
COLONEL WATCHES,
WITNESS CLOSELY
Former Republican Chair
man Answers Questions
Ahout Meeting Roosevelt
and Activities rs TO Sue
ceSSor to Dcpaw
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SYRACUSE. May 14-Wnliam
Barnes spent two hours under vigor-
Gus cross examination in the supreme
court this afternoon in his Iibel suit
against Colonel Roosevelt He was
questioned about meeting Roosevelt
while the latter was governor of New
York: about editorials in the Albany
Evening Journal: about his activities
during the legislative deadlOcks over
the selection OF a United States sena-
tor to succeed Chauncey NJ. Depew
and about his interest in the printing
business in Albany Colonel Roosevelt
watched Barnes all day and was ap-
parently so interested he neglected to
look over mail delivered to him
Barnes told how he happened to
discuss political organization with
Colonel Roosevelt and of listening
while the colonel talked about many
things. including Senator Platt and
his appointments Barnes will resume
the stand on Monday for frrther ques-
tioning The former chairman of the
republican state committee concluded
his direct examination in the fore
noon by defending his organization
policies in denying the truth of por-
tions Of the testimony of the defend
ant and OF the witness Loyal France,
and i'm contradicting William Loeb.
He denied he told France he could
vote the 'riffraff OF the democratic
party in the republican primaries and
SO disgust the voters they would de-
mand the repeal of the law
He swore he did not meet Mr.. Loeb
in New York during the senatorial
deadlock of 1911 and tell him he could
do nothing at that time to end it. He
swore he had never met or seen MIr-
ply more than once in his file.
Many questions answered on direct
examination We're designed his coun-
sci said. to indicate the dominance
of the defendant in the republican
party Barnes emphatically denied
that he ever tried to Influence the
votes of legislators. He did say he
was subjected to constant solicitation
on the senatorial question. however.
During the four hours the witness was
on the stand. he maintained his Gus
tomary even tone Of voice. but once
he showed impatience when John
Bowers chief counsel for Colonel
Roosevelt closely questioned him about
the times he SAW and talked with the
defendant when the colonel was gov
e-nor.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
Champ Clark Says Note Will
Rank As Great State Pnbey

matter ir controversy between Ger
many and the United States to arbi-
tration under the provisions of The
Hague convention" Baldwin said the
question Of law raised in the American
note is just such a question as The
Hague tribunal was organized to de-
termine.
Takes Pride In Step
WASHINGTON. May I4.-Congress-
man Gardner of Massachusetts, made
this statement:
Il call the presidents note resolute,
and vigorous. | do not see how he
could have made it stronger without
deliberately offering provocation to
Germany. AT the same time | clearly
recognize the fact that an irrevocable
step of awful solemnity has been TAX
en-. AS an American / take pride in
that step and in the manner in which
il has beentaken"
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcHl

ROME. Mav I4.-News that King
Victor Emmanuel will not accept
Premier Salandra's resignation. and
that Salandri and Baron Sonnino the
foreign minister. viii remain in
power. Is spreading like wildfire
throughout Rome and creating an
excellent impression Saiandra con-
voked the council Of ministers who
are now meeting TO make decision
relative 10 the present crisis.
Shops were closed and flags were
aoist,d at half-mast as sign OF
protest against the governments ac-
tion. while the theaters had been
requested To suspend their perform
auc,-s. exceTt the CONSTANT theater.
where 4. play was given in honor Of
Gabriel D'Annunzio The poet was
present and made an address of
an anti-Austrian character.
The entire garrison has been
srought out to protest most Of the
Threatened points Of the city. such As
the streets where the Austrian and
German embassies and consulates
ave situated and villa Malta, the
home Of Former Premier Giolitti.
The city fs divided into four mill
tary zones. and the keeping Of or
der i entrusted to the military auth
critics.
\ riotous crowd during the day
invaded Piazza Monte Citorio. in
which the Chamber of Deputies is
located. smashed windows. and doors
and destroyed everything they came
across. The rioters Were about to
enter the great hail when the troops
interviewed \ few Of the demon
strators were wounded.
Members OF tha Chamber of depu-
Ties who We're followers of SignoT
Giolitti made their escape from the
building. sore Of them leaving their
hats behind. \ venerable Garibaidi-
an veteran haransued the crowd. de-
claring that Italy must either 90 to
war or the people would bring about
revolution.
During the day a circular was dis
trihuted asking the people to form in
q procession and proceed to Villa
Nda the residence of King Victor
Emmanuel and demonstrate their
loyalty to the king but also to eX-
press their favor Of Italy joining >the
war
These circulars caused the forming
- "A procession of thousands OF
people who with flags and shouting
enthusiastically. marched toward the
villa Ada On the way the demon
str-ators smashed all windows and
destroyed she signs in the German
shops one of the most prominent
# the German business houses was
attacked ard that # Loescher. a
bookseller. The police, carabineers'
Rsrsaglieri infantry and even the
csvalrymen and artillerymen charged
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
Jury Finds That Chief
Sebastian Is Not Guilty

Sebastian and Mrs. Pratt indicted on
April 6, have been on trial since April
19. Two more indictments are pend
ing against the suspended chief of po-
lice, one. alleging he and his chief
counsel, Earl Rogers. attempted to IN
fluence the grandjury by sending the
jury a letter will go on trial on Mon
day. The last indictment charges that
Sebastian contributed to the depen
dency of Victoria Desparte who sub
sequently repudiated her story and is
now in jail charged with perjury. The
second trial as the first, will be before
Judge Wood.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
OPPOSITE VIEWS ON TREATMENT
OF'LAbOR IN THE COURTS

leaders for dynamitinG and the strikes
Of the building trades in Los An
geles, and Stockton, Johannesen told
the commission u picturesque story of
strike methods, and charged that the
use of sunmen and thugs by employ
ers was widespread. His testimony
was delivered with much emphasis,
considerable gesticulation and some
profanity.
Commissioner Weinstock asked Jo-
hansen if it was justified to use
violence, specifically referring to the
dynamiting cases
1T may be- said the witness, that
the iron workers fought back with
dynamite | do not justify killing any
man. You talk about lives lost in
the Los Angeles Times building, but
what about men that have been killed
by the steel trust in the metal trades
l say put them all in jail"
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
RATHER BE INTERNED
ASSOCIATED PRESS pIspArcH1

LONDON, May 14.-Germans and
Austrians are again besieging the
American consulate seeking the aid of
American officials to prevent their be-
ing repatriated in view of the decision
Of the government announced yeSter-
1aY. These persons explained that for
years their homes have been in this
country ana their deportation would be
regarded by them as a greater calamity
than their internment here.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
IT0nSylUanaa Is
Due In War Zone
Sometime Today
fAssocIArEp PREss pIsPArcH ]

NEW YORK, May 14.-If the
Anchor line steamship Pennsylvania
equals her record time on her pres
ent trip across the ocean she should
enter the German war zone late to-
morrow and if passed through safely
should dock at Liverpool early on
Sunday, according to calculations of
the Anchor line officials The steam
ship Philadelphia, which sailed under
the American flag May s. will prob
ably arrive in Liverpool tomorrow
afternoon. The Arabic. which sailed
from Liverpool on May ;. was signall-
ed late today.
1t is announced by the White Star
line that word had been received that
the Adriatic sailed late today. She
carried 43 first cabin. 101 second ca
bin and 165 steerage passengers.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
lAssoc1ArEp PRESS DIsPArcHl

CLEVEI AND, May 1.-THE World
Court Congress held its concluding ses-
sion tonight with delegates expressing
the opinion that the latest movement
toward world peace, as expressed IN
the congress idea of an international
court of justice. has been launched to-
ward conclusion that is bound to be
successful. The time and place of the
next session will be determined by a
committee of one hundred. The pres
ent organization is to be permanent.
There are many who are inclined
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1spArcHI

Los ANGELES. May 14.-Charles
Sebastian. nominee for mayor, and Mrs.
Lille Pra-t We're found not guilty to-
night to the charge of contributing de-
pendency of Edith Serkin, Mrs. Pratt's
seventeen -year-old half sister, ward.
Twelve ballots are said to have been
taken, three votes for conviction on the
sixth ballot being the high water mark
in favor of the prosecution. The jury
was out three hours. Sebastian hailed
the verdict as n vindication which will
help to elect him mayor next month.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
IAssocIArEp PREss p1sPArcHl

BOWLING GREEN. May 14-Speak-
er champ Clark in a prepared state
ment said
The American note in all human
probability viii rank az great state
paper. While many of our people are
prone to look upon diplomacy as of lit
tie value nevertheless the fact remains
that diplomacy has hitherto ironed out
several cuarrcls and acknowledgements
which seemed TO presage our entrance
into war and l have no doubt the pres
idont viii succeed in this case in pre-
serving peace with honor"
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
RoMt. IN HANDS
OF THE MILITARY
Entire Garrison Brought
Out to Protect the Most
Threatened Points of the
City. Especially in Nicin-
itv Of Embassies

ROME, May 14.-Premier Ss-
landra has insisted that his resig-
nation ke accepted and King VIC
tor Emmanuel has entrusted Giou
seppe M@rcora. president of the
chamber of deputies, with the task
of forming a new cabinet. After
accepting the kings commission.
Marcora had conferences with
alandra. former Premier Giolitti,
and President of the Senate Man
dredi. " he succeeds in his pur-
pose. the Marcora cabinet will con-
tain Representatives of all the op-
posing parties.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
OF PRESIDENT TO
GERMANY APPROVED
PRESS AND STATESMEN
EIGHT BODIES
TAKEN TO QUEENSTOWN

QUEENSTOWN. May 1.-THE
bodies of twenty eight victims
of the Lusitania disaster have
reached here. \ British torpedo
boat Unexpectedly put into
Queenstown bringing twelve which
it picked up between fifteen
and twenty miles southwest of
Fastnet OF the bodies several
are those of Americans
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
Forecasts Arbitration

NEW HAVEN. May 14.-Former
Governor Baldwin, a recognized au-
thority on international law. said he
thought TIE American note paved the
way To the amicable reference of the
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
KINGS CONDITION SATISFACTORY
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PARIS, May 14.-An Athens dis
patch to the Havas agency states that
physicians attending King Con Con-
stantine who is said to be suffering
from an attack of pleurisy will have
a consultation this evening. At the
Greek legation in Paris it was an
nounced that the latest bulletin issued
by the physicians said the kings gen
eral condition was satisfactory and
his fever relatively moderate.
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
HOUSE WOULD EXTEND
FRANK MEMORIAL TO
INCLUDE ARIZONIANS

House Committee on Judic-
iary Proposes Broadening
of Scope Of Senate Joint
Memorial in Behalf Of Leo
Frank
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
WEATHER TODAY

ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcHl
WASHINGTON, May 14-F'or Ari-
Zona, Fair
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15
RESIGNATION
OF CABINET IS
NOT ACCEPTED

News That King Victor En-
manuel VIII Not Permit
Ministers to Quit Creates
an Excellent Impression
in Italy
Arizona republican., 1915-05-15

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Arizona republican., 1915-05-15

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Arizona republican., 1915-05-15

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-02
BY Cynthia Grey

When business girl writes that
she and a married man love each
other. there isn't much sense In
giving her the advice she pretends
to want.
She will not heed II any more
than abe will listen to the plead
Ing OF her mother. or the preaching
OF minister or priest. or the
opinion OF the family doctor.
The only thing which will affect
her and save her from tragedy IL
some proof OF the Inconsistency or
mans deotion.
| am printing today tho con
fession OF n man" which | consider
the most remarkable letter | have
ever received In tens of thousands
handled yearly. II In the most con-
vincing warning which could pos.
sibly be printed in reply to scores
OF tempted girlg:
"Dear Miss Grey:
~ am a business man. IS
years Of age. Ten years ago
was married. While the girl
and never seemed to love each
other extravagantiy. we got
along happily together. We
have a son, 8 years old.
my business increased and
five years ago employed a girl