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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-02
Contents Not Made Public
but Previous Position Be
heved to Be Maintained.
BRITISH ALSO ANSWER
State Department Gets Sup
Elemental Statement in
Regard to Protests.

NdSElUE ID. C.. Aug. Ger
many's reply 10 the last American note
on the sinking OF the sailing ship Wm.
p. Frye by the Priuz Eitel Frederick.
received here today, is thought TO re-
iterate her contention that under the
Frussiau American treaty of 1925 Ger
many may continue to destroy Ameri-
can ships carrying contrabaud iE she
pays for them,
Germany declines to accept the
American contention that the treaty
protects the ship from destruction and
holds 1T is only necessary TO pay dam
ages after a prize court determines the
fact. The note viii be published later.
Germany is coutending for her right
to destroy and pay for the Frye under
the Prussian-American treaty of 1928.
The United States denies the right 10
destroy the ship. There appears to be
no question Of the payment OF repara-
tton by Germany, but there is q Ques-
ton over whether it shall be paid di-
rectly by diplomatic exchanges or
shall GO through d prize court. Ger
many takes the latter view.
British Note Also Received.
Washington. d. C.. aug. Great
Brtafns supplemental note in reply to
American representations on interior
ence with neutral shipping reached the
state department today and viii be
published in Wednesday morning
newspapers with the note received last
week on the same subject and a third
note regarding detention of the Amer
lean steamer Nechess which also ar
rived today.
Secretary Lansing said the supple
mental note was q reply TO the cavaat
sent by the United States on July H.,
declaring this government would not
recognize the validity of prize court
proceedings taken under restraints i'm
posed by British law in derogratior OF
the rights of American citizens under
international Law. The caEear was
fled to avoid any misunderstanding as
to the attitude OF the United States
toward the order in council.
The Neches Case.
The case of the American eteamar
Neches, which forms the basis of the
third note. involves the right OF bel
Hgereut to seize goods originating i'm
any. enemy country, OF. even in a neu-
tral country adjacent to the enemy
country and supposed TO be subject TO
it's influence but destined for another
neutral country.
The supplementary note is under
stood to defend the British action i'm
the Neches case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-02
THE WEATHER
Forecast TIL : P. NJ. Tomorrow. for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Showers this afternoon and tonight
cooler tonight Tuesday, partly cloudy
and continued cool
Temperature at a, n. 73. Highest
yesterday IS. Lowest last night SIS
Velocity Of wind at a. m, . miles
per hour
Precipitation 0I iucb
Stage Of water at a "a today "a,
d fall o. : in last As hours
J. Il SdER1EFls Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-02

Dubuque, Iowa. Aug Burgess
Young. a farmer whose home is near
independence. Iowa. was fatally In
jured today when an Illinois Central
train struck his automobile. Several
other occupants OF the autom obile
also were injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-02

Murphysboro. Ill. Aug. 2.-Joe De-
berry. the negro under arrest at Har-
risburg for the murder of Mrs. J. H
Martin. confessed TO the crime today
Mrs. Martin was slain IN her home
here Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-02
WOEN1 FIGHTING CONTINUES AS TEUTONS APPROACH CITY OF WARSAW
LAKE STEAMERS
ALTO Be TESTED
Secretary OF commerce RedBeld says
Al Passenger Carry ing Graft
WI BE Investigated

Chicago. ILL.,, Aug. Secretary OF
Commerce Beddela stated today that
an equilibrium test OF all passenger
carrying steamers on the Great Lakes
would ne made ana that the Work OF
steamboat inspectors during the last
- years would be Investigated.
John A. Go5ter Of New Orleans; John
X. Bulser, san Franciscos IL. II
Saeley. New York and Eugene O'Dou-
nell Boston, all steamboat inspectors,
and Hlth Inspector TO be named la
ter, sill be brought here 10 assist ln
the work, she secretary said.
The investigation OF tae record OF
the inspection service will be made by
board on which Jhg travelling public
VIII be represented. III Will follow
lines suggested 10y Lieutenant Govern
nor O'Hara, with whose views Mr.
BeJGald said he was in accord,
The sixth session of the federal
board OF inquiry into the Easuand dis
astcr was held today.
When the federal grand jury, which
is Investigating the caDsiziug OF the
steamship EaatIaHd convened today it
was expected Secretary Of Commerce
BedfeId would go before the body TO
tell OF the worc OF the federal steam
boat inspection service. Secretary
Bedfeld's board resumed its sessions
but it was not known what character
this inquiry would assume in view Of
the order by Judge Landis OF the
limited States district o047rF Saturday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-02

London, Aug. NO direct news
from Warsaw has been received here
today While there are indications
that Grand Duke Nicholas is with
drawing his army from the Polish
salient there is evidence that the cap
itai is stll tn possession Of the Rus
SLAMS. since Petrograd correspondents
of Warsaw papers were directed to
send accounts Of the dumas opening
for Monday morning.
That Russia has not entirely aban-
doned hope Of a diversion In the west
which may relieve the tremendous
pressure eXerted on her by the AUS
tro-German armies, is shown by the
announcement from Petrograd that
"the German forces before Warsaw
have been heavily reinforced from the
west, thereby allowing favorable con-
diions for active operations by our
allies"
There has been heavy fighting on
the Narew front, where the Germans
have made some progress in the des-
perate battle which is raging between
tie Narew and the Ole rivers.
Latest reports from Vienna are that
the Russians are retreaung further
east, pursuing German regiments nav
ing passed through Chelm
Duma in Session.
The opening Of the Russian duma
was before a brilliant assemblage.
The ministers in their speeches did
not attempt to minimize the gravity
of the situation, but all agreed that
Russia had not reached the end OF
her resources. The minister Of war
summed up his views with the asser-
tion that Russia perhaps would sur
render up Warsaw as Moscow vas
given up I'D 1912, ia order to insure
final victory
On the western front artillery duels
only marked the military operations.
Terrible Fighting Reported.
Geneva. Aug. e. tyia Paris) The
Geneva Tribune has published q dis
patch from its correspondent at Inns
brack, Austria which says that east
Of Warsaw the Germans have ceased
their attack, but northwest terrible
HentIue is still going on. The Russians
are seeking 10 kill as many Of their
enemy as possible.
North Of LubHu, since July 81, the
Russians have been fighting a power
ful rear guard action In this vicinity
the Aus,riana have lost no fewer than
10000 men during the past as hours.
South Of Chelm the correspondent
SAYS. there have been constant counter
and the Austriaus have not adj
vaBced i'm this sector since last Satur-
dag. East Of Ivaugorod he Austro-
Germans have advanced 40 miles in
the last four days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-02

A IS ociated Press
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-02
Wesleyan Mission Attacked.

Washington. Aug 2.-The Wesleyan
mission in Port Au Prince was at
tackled Saturday night by mob at
tempting 10 seize a man who had been
secreted there after he had murdered
a prisoner in Jail. Rear Admiral Cap
erJon reported the affair today but
gave no details. The city is now un-
DER control
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-02

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
Cause of Opposition

senator Pomerene was supported by
members who urged that the Arkansas
senator should not be reelected be-
cause of his revolt against the ship
purchase bill at the last session. After
the vote was taken, Senator Pomerens
moved to make the choice of Senator
Clarke unanimous, and this was done
by rising vote.
While the caucus ended harmonious
~ 1t seemed probable that the victory
of the Clarke faction would endanger
success of the movement to adopt a
cloture rule in the Senate. The caucus
will meet again tomorrow to take def
mite action regarding cloture recon-
mendatlons, agreement having been
reached to vote by O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon.
The division in. the Clarke Pomerene
fight was rather sharply drawn. All the
Democrats who joined with Senator
Clarke in his fight against the ship
purchase bill stood solidly between
him and most of the Southern senator's
also supported him. Senators Fletcher
of Florida, and Martin and Swanson,
of Virginia. however, voted for Sena-
tor Pomerene. The Florida senator had
charge Of the ship purchase bill Ma
jority Leader Kern voted for Senator
Pomerene, whose candidacy was most
actively championed by Senators
Walsh of Montana, and Stone and
Reed Of Missouri Senator Johnson Of
Maine was among those who voted for
Clarke, while Senator Hollis Of New
Hampshire voted for Pomerene.
Senators who addressed the caucus
in opposition to Senator Clarke argued
that he had deserted the party in lead
ing the revolt against the ship pur-
chase measure, which had been made
caucus measure. Senator Clarke
spoke vigorously in reply. declaring
that the bill was not of a character to
Continued on Page a-col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
Directors
Approved
at New Haven
Trial That Attorney
Generals War min g
Was Disregarded in
M a kin g a Traffic
Agreement with the
Grand Trunk Railway

New York. Dec. 3.-Testimony in
tended to show that the directors of
the New York. New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad approved steps taken by
Charles S. Mellen to make a traffic
agreement with the Grand Trunk Rail
way Of Canada, in the face of notifica-
ton by the attorney general Of the
United states that the agreement was
to be investigated as an alleged in
fraction of the Sherman law, was ad-
duced today at the trial Of the II for
mer directors Of the road on the
charge Of criminal violation of the
law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
Will Follow Her
Traditional Principles
in Complete Accord
with Allies and Will
Not Conclude Separ-
ate Peace
RESTORATION OF
SERBS MUST BE
IN PEACE TERMS

Rome, Dec. 3.-The firm determine
ton of all Italy-army, King and
country-to continue in the war until
national aspiration are satisfied, was
emphasized Wednesday by Foreign
Minister Sonnino in an address to the
Senate and Chamber. After recapitu-
lating Italy's share in the conflict he
announced that the government had
adhered to the agreement OF London
binding the allies not to conclude a
separate peace.
Baron Sonnino declared Greece had
agreed to give the allies sufficient
guarantees that she would maintain
benevolent neutrality towards them.
The independence Of Serbia always
had been one of the cornerstones Of
Italian policy, he asserted, and for that
reason, Italy would aid Serbia, across
the Adriatic, providing supplies Of
arms and ammunition. The only men
ton of Germany in Baron Sonnino's
speech was when he said that when
Italy declared war on Austria, Ger
many considered herself in a state of
ruptured diplomatic relations with
Italy,
In Accord with Allies
The foreign minister explained that
italy followed in the Balkans her ira
ditional policy; inspired by the prin-
ciple of nationality, in complete ac-
cord with the allies. The Quadruple
Entente, he said, aimed to unite the
Balkans. while the Central Empires
fomented their rivalry. The notable
contribution which Italy had made to
the allied cause of the war, continued
the foreign minister. was shown espe-
cially last September, when Austria
was obliged hurriedly to transport con-
siderable contingents from Galicia to
the Italian frontier thus rendering a
victorious Russian counter offensive
possible.
A new convention Of London among
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
ACTIVITIES ARE
FELT IMPROPER
Secretary. of State Ian
sing Gives out State
ment Following Three
Days Silence as Cour-
tesy to Germany

Washington, Dec. Gimme
date withdrawal Of Capt. Karl
Boy-Ed and Capt. Franz Won
Papen, respectively naval and
military attaches Of the German
embassy, has been requested by
the state department. In max
ing formal announcement of this
action late today Secretary Lam
sing said the attaches had rem
dered themselves persona non
grata to the United States gov
eminent by improper activities
in connection with naval and
military matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04

dependent upon them). each year Of ae
constituting separate group and 20
similar groups for married men; the
tlrst group consisting of single men
aged IS years, the 46th of married men
aged 4h. 1t is proposed to call up the
groups for military service in the nu-
merical order. except that men Of IS
Years will not be called until they reach
the age Of 10. Several classes of men
may be exempted from service, alth ,ugh
all eligibles will be listed in the groups
notably munitions workers, certain
classes Of railway men, and farm la
borers. and in special individual cases
the local tribunals may decree exemp-
ton. particularly for those whose en-
ployers can prove them "indispensa-
BILE"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
COMPULSORY SERVICE IN
SIGHT FOR ENGLAND AFTER
ANOTHER WEEK PREPARING
Every Indication That Country Soon Will Be on
Basis Comparing Favoraby with the
Conscript Nations
Correspondence Of The Associated

Correspondence Of The Associated
Press).
London, Nov. 23.-Whether the Uni
ted Kingdom is to continue to recruit
its army for the great war by volun-
tary enlistments or to resort to the
Continental system of general compul-
sorry service probably will be known
soon after Dec. II. The remarkable
scheme which Lord Derby is directing
will place the country on a basis Of
organization for service as comprehen-
sive and intelligent as that of the con.
script nations.
All the machinery of CONSUMPTION has
been organized except the legal power
to enforce the processes of the ma
chine
All individuals have been given tn.
opportunity to fall cards volunteering
under two classes. those ready for I'm.
mediate service and those to be placed
in reserve groups to continue their &C.
equations subject to call for service
with their groups.
There are 46 groups % for single men
(including widowers without children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04

London, Dec. 3.-The Germans with
the aid of the Turks and what Bulga-
rians and Austrians can be spared, are
reported to be making hurried prepara-
tons to meet the menace of great
forces of Russians, who are believed
to have entered Rumania on their way
to Bulgaria. Little more of the Rus
sian invasion is known, but the report
is generally credited because of the
Russian promise of this action within
a week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
Serbia's Influence

Baron Sonnino expressed the hope
that the establishment of cordial re-
lations with Greece would insure safe
ty and liberty in the movement Of the
troops of the Entente allies in Mace
donia. At another point in his speech
the foreign minister made this decla-
ration:
1.-THE existence Of the political and
economic independence Of Serbia is a
vital necessity for Italy's existence as
a great power. In accord with our al
lies we consider the restoration Of the
heroic serbian people in the fullnes
of its independence as an unavoida BILE
condition to end this great war"
Italy, therefore, said Baron Sonnino,
would do all possible to help the Ser
bian army, awaiting a moment favor
able for its resurrection. The presence
Of the Italian flag on the eastern side
of the Adriatic. he said, also would
conrm Italy's policy toward Albania,
Italy wishing to preservee Albanian
independence. Baron Sonnino conclud-
ed his speech as follows:
Italy is firmly determined to con-
tinue the war vigorously with all her
forces. facing any sacrifice until she
reached her sacred national aspirations
as well as those general conditions of
independence, safety and mutual re-
spect between peoples, which alone
can be the basis of a lasting peace
and are also the essence Of the pledge
which unites the allies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
ROME NEWSPAPER
DENIES REPORT
GREEK REFUSAL

Rome, Dec. 3.-The Giornale D'Italia
denies a report that Greece has refused
to accede to the requests of the Entente
powers. The newspaper adds that the
negotiations are continuing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
Balkan Campaign
a week.

The second phase of the Balkan cam
paign is developing slowly. It is ex-
pected, however, that with the conclu-
sion of the operations against Serbia
and the occupation of Monast4r the
whole Bulgarian army, when the
weather permits, will attempt to drive
the British and French forces out of
Southern Serbia, while the Austrians
continue their efforts to overrun Mon
tenaCro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
German Aid to Turkey


A report from France that Part of
the German army is going to the CAL
lipoli peninsula to assist the Turks in
great effort to drive the Entente al
lies from the peninsula IS hardly cred
tied in military circles hera, where it
is not believed that they can spare the
men, guns and ammunition for sush a
venture. The Turks it is true, have
been displaying more activity recently
in the Dardanelles but this, they are
believed to have been doing more with
ammunition which they have been
collecting during the quite period than
with any fresh supplies from Germany
Warning to Rumania
Rstichuk on the Danube west of the
Rumanian border, in the opinion of
we'll advised persons here is to be the
point of concentration for the Ger
mans, both as warning to Rumania
that it would be dangerous for her to
join the Entente Allies and to meet
any Russian advance.
There is conflict in the speculation
here regarding the position of Greece.
Some dispatches say satisfactory
agreement has been reached between
the Entente Allies and the Hellnic
Kingdom, while others aver that the
situation is so unsatisfactory that the
Entente Allies have established
their restrictions on Greek commerce.
There have been no important de-
velopments on the Russian, Italian or
French fronts. although the Italians
claim some minor successes in their
campaign against the Austrians.
Naturally much interest is displayed
in the peace talks emanating from
neutral countries and the proposed de-
bate in the Reichstag next week. when
the Imperial Chancellor is to be asked
whether he is prepared to state the
terms on which Germany would sug-
gest placing the question of future Eu-
rope in the hands Of diplomats.
From neither the press nor the pub
lie does the talk Of ending the war
find any encoura cement The daily
newspapers and the weekly reviews in
discussing the matter reiterate that
the war must continue until Germany
is defeated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
APPEAL SENT OUT
BY LORD DERBY

London, Dec. 3.-In an appeal addressed
to "all men of military age in the Unit
Continued on Page e-coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
Lansing's Statement

Secretary Lansing issued this state
ment:
ION account of what this government
considers improper activities in mill
tary and naval matters, this govern
ment has requested the immediate re-
naval attache. and Capt Won Papen,
the German military attache as they
are no longer acceptable to this gov
erumeut"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
AN HARMONIOUS
END TO CAUCUS
Victory, However, May
Endanger Success of
Attempt to Adopt Clo-
ture Rule Republi-
cans to Hold Caucus
Next Monday

Washington, Dec 3.-Senator James
F. Clarke, Of Arkansas, was chosen to-
day for president pro tempore of the
Senate by the Democratic caucus. Sem
ator Clarke defeated Senator Pom
creme of Ohio after a spirited contest.
The vote was % to %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
CONCENTRATING
LARGE FORCE ON
RUMANIA BORDER
Conflicting Report S
Continue Concerning
Grecian Relations
with Entente-Little
Encouragement for
Peace Talk
MONASTIR OCCUPIED

Paris, Dec. ga dispatch to
the Havas Agency from Athens
dated Thursday says: "Monastir
was occupied at 3 O'Clock this
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04

the allies. pledging each Of them not
to conclude separate peace. was re-
Gently signed by Great Britain,
France, Russia, Japan and Italy, he
announced. BY this official announce
ment, said the foreign minister, he
hoped to put stop to rumors concern
ing the possibility Of separate peace
which were frequently cropping out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
and
Military
Attaches

German Embassy Is Re-
quested to Act Imme-
diately as Two Off
Gals Are No Longer
Acceptable to This
Country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
Request Three Days Ago
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Boston. Dec. 3.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Saturday and
Sunday; moderate northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04
President Approves

President Approves
The secretary acted with the full ap-
prevail Of President Wilson. VINO is
understood to have determined that
the United States shall be rid of for
eign officials who make themselves OBJ
noxtous by activity harmful to the
best interests of the nation.
Request Three Days Ago
The state department made it's re-
quest three days ago through Count
Won Bernstorff. the German ambassa-
dor Announcement Of the fact was
withheld as a matter of courtesy to
Germany and to prevent the charge
being made that the jury trying the
warship supply conspirators of the
Hamburg American Line in America
had in any way been influenced in
Continued on Page @coI. 81
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Bryan viii Join

M. Bryan issued a statement re-
Daaang his former assertion that he
approved of Mr.. b'ord's plans and that
would later join the party at The
aigue
When you arrive in Europe, what
viii be your first step 20 carry out
yogr plans to cooperate with neutral
stons toward stopping the European
var2' Mr.. Ford was asked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-04

law.