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Georges. the development of gains around
Iberthes and the capture OF Stelnoach' III
Alsaca He continues
"Generally, our aggressive ACTIVITY CON
,iruas TO show gains. The enemy made
counter attacks at some points, but was
renuIsed wherever he made these violent
assaults Al no point has he obtained re-
suits which can in any way be compared
to ours" -
Describing the fighting in the NORTH
the eyewitness says:
"In a fierce hsht at st. GEORGES only
forty German survived. Three hundred
dead were found in the village. Inc
trenches were blown up AT Ypres, the ex-
nIosions causing smoke and dust to rise
in columns 100 meters high and 40 met
ers long. our patrols find water every
where and the German trenches arc
,hoked with floating dead. The men are
dpbtins In mud up to their waists IL
takc- four men on the edge OF trench
TO pun one out Of the mire,
"Our artillery is showing brilliant SUI
nerioiity on the Aisnc. ON Chrlstn"S
nav Germans came out of the trenches
cast of Rheims shouting 'Armisuce Tor
TWO daysr All were shot down.
"In the Argonne the results have been
of lesser Importance. Slight German gains
were made on account of the fog we
advanced on the Hauts de Meuse.
THE German artillery is specializing on
bombarding from a distance villages la'
| inside our lines
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ONLY 8 SHIPS HELD. SAY BRITISH
Embassy at washinGton Explains
seizure of American Cargors.

WASHINGTON. Jan. THE British
Embassy issued this statement tonight
"Out Of 773 vessels that have pro-
ceeded from the United States TO Scandi-
navian countries. Holland and Italy, since
the beginning OF the war only eight have
been put into the prize courts and one
OF these has been released. leaving only
seven detained for decision OF the prize
court BY far the greater number OF
those detained for examination have been
already released.
with regard to the purchase Of cargocs
the British Government has purchased
many cargoes OF copper and has not yet
condemned or conhscated any neutral
cargo or consignment. although some are
awaiting adjudication.
shipments for Italy in Italian steamers
of goods placed on tho embargo list OF
the Italian Government and consigned to
named persons arc free.
Articles for Holland. apart from cop
per, petroleum and grain Except rice and
CORN which must be consigned to tho
Netherlands Government, should be con-
signed to the Netherlands overseas trust
in order to insure non-interference"
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SAYS UHLANS KILLED WOUNDED.
French soldier Fcigned Death and
ESCAPED.

NDcc'0f 'dOfe DeSDdtrd 10 THE SIS
PANS. Jan. 7.-Charles d'Haudcmar,
purser aboard the French Line steamship
France. for long time employed bv the
American Express Company in London
and Berlin. told THE SUN correspondent
to-day that he was near Courtrai at the
end of August with forty-two Territor-
als, the only remaining men OF his com
pauy. when Uhlans charged them. They
killed and wounded seventy of the Uhlans
before the enemy rode them all down
DHaudemar. speaking German per-
fecty. heard the Captain OF the Uhlans
tell his men TO finish off all who moved
The Uhlans shot with their revolvers and
lanced the wounded from their horses.
D'Haudemar, already wounded by "A lance
in the hip, fegned death but a lance
thrust at a man beside him struck him
in the head. Natives brought civilian
clothes for three French left living and
they succeeded in finding AN automobile
and escaping to Lille, then held by the
French ON the way they met German
Lieutenant with a patrol. D'Haudemar.
who was driving, explained in French that
he was connected with the Red Cross
and was taking two peasants to the
hospital. The Lieutenant accepted the
story and indicated the nearest Ger
man hospital. D'Haudemar after three
months In the hospital rejoined his regi-
ment as chauffeur.
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TAFT WARNS Us TO
GET ON WAR BASIS
Points to Ocean on Either Side
and Urges Adequate
Dcfences.
PEACE NOW, HE SAYS, BUT

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. THE United
States should place itself upon a normal
war basis without delay. according to ex-
President william Howard Taft, who de-
ilvered addresses to-day in this city before
the Ohio Society and the University Ex-
tension Society.
In explaining what he meant by a
normal war basis" Mr. Taft said
I'VE should have an efficient navy and
an efficient coast defence We should
have sufficient ammunition, sufficient
artillery and adequate small arms equip
ment.
"All Of these things were recommended
long ago and wo should SEQ that the
recommendation ~ carried out We have
a big ocean TO the cast of us and a big
ocean 20 tho west ana We should make IL
our duty . see that the integrity of our
isolated position is preserved
"Thc agitation in Congress AT this time
is an excellent thing. for il will un-
doubtedly result in placing the United
States on a normal war basis Nobody
cares about appropriations for ammuni-
ton and small arms in times Of peace. yet
that Is just the time when he ought to at
tend 20 such matters"
With one of his expansive smiles Mr..
TAFT asserted that the United States at
present was less likely TO become involved
IN war IMAM AT any Otnef ime IN It's MS
tory.
Across the water" he said. the nations
arc having all that they can attend to.
! I don't think that any Of them would
care TO take on another bcligcrcnt"
Mr.. Tart prais d President Wilson's
action IN protesting against the searching
OF American ships by English hattleshp s.
The protest he said was admirably drawn
and the result should be most beneficial
to our commerce.
The former President said he did not
approve of the resolution presented in
Congress calling for the ultimate forma-
ton Of an International police force
However. | do favor the establish
ment of a court Of arbitration" he said.
"In my opinion we should get the court
: before we swear in the Sheriff"
Mr.. Taft talked in a happy vein In his
address before tho Ohio Society and in
voked laughter by several jokes al his
own eXpensc.
81 am sincere believer in modcsty"
he said. "Sometlmos tho manner In which
you 20 out of office helps your modcsty
great deal
1 lie paid warm tribute To Myron r.
| Herrick. recently United states Amhassa-
dor to France, and said he was not sur
! prised that Mr.. Hcrrck had been mem
toned as Presidential possibility.
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The publication OF the text Of President
Wilson's suggestions regarding contrabahn
has added to the hopeful impression that
the matters In dispute between Great
Britain and the United States Will be
easily adjusted. Nevertheless. II Is nee
essary to point out that even certificates
of the innocent nature of cargo VIII
not necessarily deter Great Britain from
OBTAINING the ships bearing such caigoes
If there is ground for suspectlns mat
thore may be coutrahand aboard.
The view taken here Is that the Amer
lean officials may be hoodwinked and II
not only is recognized that tAc United
States will encounter difficulties IN GER
trying to each parcel in cargo, but II
Is realized that although ship may
clear from the United States with per-
fectly innocent cargo she may take
aboard coutraband at sea.
one point which IS greatly Interesting
the authorities regards penalties which
may be inflicted for dishonest manifcsts
and other papers. and the punishment
which will be sufficient to act AS a deter
rent II is obvious for eNampI thar a
$50 line will not deter shipper VINO Is
anticipating profit Of 100000.
II Is declared here that there IS no as
nosit,on on the part OF Great Britain T.
nrot.st against the genuine purchase OF
German vessels by Americans II the ships
so bought are not used In way which
avoids what may reasonably be called thG
consequences Of bclligerency. II IS prop
did that the Allies would object TO the
NJ. OF transferred German ships IN tht
cotton trade with Germany, though cotton
\. moi contraband, the Allies considering
hat such use would be roundabout way
of escaping the effects OF the war.
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U. S. BAN ON DUMDUMS.
Wilson WIN Try TO stop Expectation
of Bullets.

WAsHiNGroN, Jan while unwilling
TO investigate or comment on charges
made against any of the bellgorents in
the present war in regard to the use of
dumdum bullets President Wilson will
use his influence to prevent American
manufacturers supplying such bullets TO
belll gerents.
THIS statement Ia contained in the re.
ply of Secretary Bryan 10 the German
Ambassador Count Won Bernstorff who
presented at the state Department charges
that not only were the French and Eng
fish using soft nosed bullets but that
American manufacturers were supplying
them with such ammunition.
Secretary Bryan declares that the time
will come when the truth as TO charges
against bellgerents will be determined
and world opinion will be passed upon
the accused This latter statement Is
similar to that made by President Wilson
In reply to the Belgian commission which
presented charges that the German forces
had been guilty OF atrocities In Belgium.
Regarding the charges against the
American companies named by Ambas-
sador Won Bernstorff Secretary Bryan
| asserts that the Department has found
| no evidence in support of them lie adds
| however. that II at any time the Am
bassador can furnish evidence that Ameri-
| cans are supplying belllgerents with pro-
| seek to stop the traffic without regard
! to whether or not 1t is the duty OF thi,
| Government upon legal or conventional
| grounds 10 take such action.
| A a matter OF fact the United States
| Government Is not signatUry to the Hague
| agreement prohibiting the use of dumdun
| bullets.
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OPPOSE WILSON PLAN.
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Suggests Guarantee Method.

President Wilson's shipping bill was
ridded yesterday by the special commit.
tee on American Merchant Marine Of the
Chamber of Commerce. II was suggested
that the Government safeguard thos. who
spend money IN an effort 10 build great
merchant marine i'm \" way real
estate guarantee companies protect in
ves;ors. This IL was held. would avoid
Government ownership and possibilities ~
grave International difficulties and In the
opinion of the leading shipping men Of
New York. would make the United States
a world power in shipping.
Even II the Chamber OF Commerce.
votes TO indorsa tho report of this COM
mittee" said Irving r Bush president or
the Bush Terminal Company and chair
man OF the special committee, in address,
ing the chamber yesterday. 81 have very
grave doubt whether we shall make any
very active presentation Of our views IN
Washington. We have en- told by some
people that the most helpful thing that
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THE DENVER RELEASED.
U. :. Custom. OmcisI. Certified to
Liners Cargo.

WARRINGTON, Jan. THE release by
British authorities OF the Mallory Line
steamship Denver. seized Ell route from
Norfolk to Bremen with a cargo OF cot
ton. was reported TO the state Department
to-day.
The detention OF the Denver was re-
ported 20 the department only Yesterday
and her release occurred before this Gov
eminent could make any representations
in the case. The release Is regarded as
Indicating that certlAcation Of cargoes by
British and American Government repre-
sentatives at the time OF loading will. as
hoped. serve to reduce materially the in
reference with neutral American trad
The Denver's cargo was certified TO by
the British Consul a. Norfolk and by
United states custom house officials
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WOOL FROM AUSTRALIA NOW.
American Importers Accept Condt-
lions Imposed by British.

wAsHINGroS. Jan. THE raising or
the British Governments embargo on the
expectation of wool and other products
from Australia WAS reported TO the State
Department to-day. This embargo had
been the subject OF diplomatic discussion
ever since tho beginning Of the war. and
it's raising il OF great Importance to Amer
lean trade interests.
Two conditions arc attached. which APP
ply not only to mcrino wool but TO hides
and skins. The expectations may be made
only in British bottoms and guarantees
must he given that they will not he re-
exported either as raw or manufactured
goods. American importers interested in
these products have been willing to accept
these conditions almost since the begin
ming of the discussions OF the question,
but months have been consumed in OH
tanning British consent to any eXports-
lions whatever.
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SHIP LINE STTRS ALLIES.
Likely ~ Cotton Is
sent to Germany.

WAsHINGToN. Jan. THAT serious
complications with France and Great
Britain are certain II any attempt Is made
BY the Administration to use the proposed
Government steamship line for trade with
Germany and Austria was the statement
made by officials here to-day VINO thor
oughly understand the shipping contro-
verses growing out of the war.
" was predicted that Il Is improba BILE
that the Government, even II 1t succeeds
in getting Congress to pass She pending
ship purchase bill. will put the vessels or
the Government line Into the cotton trade
between the United states and Germany
3nd Austria.
II is understood that the enthusiasm Of
number OF the Southern delegations IN
Congress for the Administration ship pur-
chase bill grows out Of their expectation
that the ships thus acquired will be i'm
mediately used to carry Southern cotton
ITO Germany and Austria. Lack OF ships
TO carry cotton TO these countries is rec
sponsible to a very large degree for the
present depression in cotton. and II WAS
in the BELIEF that the Administration meas
ure would relieve this situation that many
southern members are understood to have
enlisted in support of The bill
Officials here have good reason to be-
lieve that Great Britain would be willing
to waive objections to the purchase by
Americans OF the German and Austrian
vessels tied up IN American ports pro-
vided the ships were not put into a trade
which would be Of assistance. directly or
indirectly. to Germany and Austria.
! Though cotton is not contraband o. war,
liz IL understood that the British would
regard the employment OF these vessels
in carrying that product 10 Germany and
Austria as beneficial to enemy countries
and would therefore seriously object and
probably seize the vessels
The French position IL even more rnd:.
: cal, as the traditional policy OF the French
Government has been to regard as null
and void any transfer OF enemy ships to
neutral registry after the beginning Of
hostlities. no matter whether such trans
fers we're bona fde sales or not.
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,oeelol cabie Despa,ch 70 Tar suN

LONDON, Jan. THE Government has
practically completed the drafting OF an
interim reply to President Wilson'S note
regarding interference with American
shipping. This reply 1t Is expected. will
be considered by the Cabinet and for
warded with all speed to Washington. A
more detailed reply is now being formu-
lated and will be sent later.
The interim reply was decided upon In
order to defeat any possible accusations
which might be made by sewers OF dis
cord tina, there was undue delay. The
note will be as frank and friendly az was
President Wilson's communication. II
will state Great Brtain's position and
will recite the difficulties OF maintaining
the economic pressure upon Germany de-
mandsd by military necessity. while con-
hning the Interference with the trade OF
neutral nations to a minimum. IL VIII
assure the United States that the processes
of search and detention will he effected
With as much consideration as the NIL
itary eNigcncies permit
The more comprehensive reply is no"
occupying the combined attention or the
Foreign Office. the war ONCE and the
Admiralty. It will occupy some time In
the drafting and is expected to contain
Great Britain's briet for each step whlci
she has taken. The belief Is expressed
that it will meet with the cordial APP
prevail OF the United States.
Neither of the two replies Wall be H.
sued here without the sanction or th'
United states The wish Is expressed tha'
the presentation of the replies be iiplo
matically correct and that they be no.
published in Washington until after they
have reached the President. sugges
ton that a synopsis be published has no
been encouraged In view Of the bad pubI'
impression created here as result o
the cabled synopsis Of President wilson
mole
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would Indicate ships Use.

No objection in all likelihood. will be
made to such sales Ut German ships untli
the actual transfer has been made and the
nrospcrtlye use of the vessels mas peeIl
clearly Indicated. The Allies probably VIII
take the position that the sale money shsll
he held by tho United States unll the
cIoss of the war as guarantee that II
win not be OF use to belligerent nation:
Any possible objections ON the par OF
tho allied nations to the sale OF German
ships 10 the American Government or 10
American individuals undoubtedly wouIa
he ohylatcd to great extent were me
assurance forthcoming that the SHIPS
would he used only in the South American
trade. The Miles are anxious that the
trade with South America b. stimulated:
and while II Is contended that the sale OF
C,.r,,,n sbip~ in American harDors IN
o,itubly would relieve the German owners
~ tho heavy expenses Of maintenance and
Insurance and thus would releTe them OF
''a,',,ouanc.s of the war. Great Britain
and her allies, it is said. would be willlnS
20 waive this point for the other cohsiu-
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Girl rights FIRE In Auto Win
Sand.

Miss Rosina Cramer is. OF Linoleum-
yille. staten Island, was driving her au-
tomobllc along the Richmond Turnpike [
Granlteville yesterday afternoon "hen
the machine suddenly caught nr' me
,n,,rg woman stopped tho car and leaped
out of II. Just az her dress caught tire.
She grabbed up handfuls of sand and
threw II upon the fire hoping to smother
the names. but the machine was
destroyed,
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Lied.rkrnnx Bachelors Dance.

The bachelor circle of the German
Lie1erkranz gave its annual ball in the
ballroom of the clubhouse, III East Fifty
eighth street last night The room was
handsomely decorated with Christmas
greens and there We're numerous members
of the club in attendance and many of
their friends The ball was opened by
Ingvar Tokstad. president of the circle,
whose partner in the dance was Miss
Fannie j. Goepel Among the members
OF the committee were Hermann Acker
and f. l.. Leon.
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BALM ADMITS TRADE LOSS.
Hamburg shipping Map says Eng
land Has struck Great Blow.

CoPrNHAGEN. via London, Jan Al
bert BALM, managing director OF me
Hamburg American Line ana a persona
friend of the Kaiser. said to-day that In
his oplnion 1t must be admitted that Hell
roland is not a desirable base OF opera :
lions for the German feet and that Great
Britain has brought to standsiih INC
whole of Ciermanys overseas trade,
Herr Balm said there can be no lastihs
,aare rtIl Germany has naval station
Ia tho North Sea which will give her AT
least the same advantages in Europe that
Great Britain now possesses.
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NEW U. S. PASSPORT RULES.
Traveller Must submit Them to Em-
bnssy In London.

LONDON. Jan. 7.-Announcement is
made that all passports issued by the
United States State Department .1ust be
vised in the future by the American EN-
bassy in London. If the traveller passes
through London. and passports of Amerl-
cans leaving England for the Continent
must be submitted to the consular repre-
sentative in London Of the country to
which the travellers are going for the
consular stamp before departure from
England
The new requirements were enforced
in the cases of the Americans who ar
rived yesterday by the Cunard steamship
Lusitania.
Discoveries have been made recently
Of passports issued by Sweden and other
neutral nations of Europe in the hands
OF persons other than those 10 whom the
passports were issued, As a result these
countries are adopting more strict regu-
lations regarding the Issuance OF pass
ports, a step which has been taken by
the United states as well.
The new requirements are probably
the result OF the disclosures made in
New York of passport frauds by which
American citizens applied TO the Wash
ington Government for these papers and
then transferred them to German re-
serv1sts who were eager to get home.
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ENGLAND TO SEND REPLY
OF A CONCILIATORY NATURE
Will Recite Difficulties of Maintaining Pressure on Ger
many and Promise Consideration in Work of Search
ing Ships-More Details in Later Reply.

GRAFTON of the growth OF South American
commerce, provided the vessels should be
used In no way to the benefit OF Germany
and her allies
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WAsTINGToN, Jan. 7.-Reports that Ger
man auxiliary cruisers are using Mole ST,
Nicholas as base OF operations are not
true. according to State Department In
formation.
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could happen 10 the shipping bill would
be the opposition of New York"
Action on a resolution indorsing the
report of the special committee and au-
thOrizing 1t to urge legislation in line
with It's suggestions was deferred until
next Thursday
We desire to place ourselves on record
as opposed to Government ownership and
operation of vessels" said the committee
in It's report. we base our objections not
on tine ground that the Government cam
not operate as cheaply as private owners,
though We have grave doub of such
ability. but on the much more funda.
mental principle that Government com
petition IN this field will defeat the ends
IT seeks to attain"
The committee suggested that the Gov
eminent set aside a guarantee fund Of
S5O.VUO,OOO or more to be administered
by board OF equal dignity and strength
with the Federal Reserve Board. The
construction OF American ships and their
operation by American companies could
then proved TO the extent of several
hundred millions OF private capital
The great obstacle 10 progressive ship
building and operation In this country.
said the committee. has been the impos-
sibility Of overcoming the timidity and
i1eNperienca OF private capital. The OPP
Grafton Of the guarantee fund would he
Slultdr to tnat of the real estate mort
gage guarantee companies which have
, operated on small margin OF profit
with enormous total returns.
Fear OF Chance for FavorItIsm.
Tho committee went on record against
direct Government guarantee OF steam.
ship company bonds as opening the way
20 favoritism II also opposed a shin
subsidy at the present time
Your committee has been advised OF
plans for the establishment Of certain
'reight lines which are already under
| consideration without subsidy" it said
"lf tho feIr of Government compett OF
and the difficulty IN interesting American
capital are overcome We feel confident
t beginning will be made. We have
been l>sured by steamship men OF eX-
pcrience and standing that there can be
10 doubt that ADVANTAGE will he taken oi
.redit machinery and a number OF lines
established"
The committee on foreign commerce
reported that In view OF the work OF
tho special committee OH the merchant
marine IL would not take up the matter
Of a special American ship service 70
South America to promote South Ameri-
FAN irade. The committee found by in
vustigation that there had been at nc
time n lack OF shipping facilities for mer'
| than dise to South America since the wal
| started. II found, on the contrary.
| falling off in shipments to South Amer
| lea Il reported that il considered II
| neither wise nor proper to use United
/ states cruisers to carry the malls.