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Evening star., 1916-07-29

No other man In China 10 as univer-
sally beloved as Ii Yuan Hung. He
has always enjoyed the reputation Of
being absolutely honest and patriotic.
Many other leaders are more forceful.
more energetic aud have II Detter grasp
of public affairs But Ii Yuan Hung is
the one man who enjoys the complete
confidence of the Chinese people, south
erners as well as northerners.
Evening star., 1916-07-29
NATIONAL.

The army appropriation bill, carrying
S312, 900 900 for the regular and militia
establishments, was passed by the Sen
ate The President urged House lead
ers to accept the Senate amendments
to the naval bill as to the building
program The democratic caucus of the
Senate agreed to consider the child
labor measure. as urged by the Presi-
dent. Vance Mccormick held further
conference with the President. The re-
publican candidate, c. e. Hughes, held
conference with party leaders Gov.
Colquitt. in the democratic senatorial
primaries in Texas, ran ahead OF Sena-
tor Culberson: as no candidate received
clear majority, a run-of is necessary
The Senate confirmed ]. II. Clarke as
associate justice of the Supreme Court
of the United States. The appropria-
ton by Congress for good roads was
Texas A deputy commissioner was
named as the man higher up in an
affidavit made by CRATER in the latest
New York police scandal Only slight de-
crease was shown in the casualties from
infantile parlysis. Eight were killed
when a bomb contained in a satched
exploded in the midst of San Francisco
preparedness parade. Gas explosion
In the water-works tunnel under Lake
Erie. connecting with Cleveland, killed
James Whitcomb RILEY.
American poet. died suddenly: flags in
cities Of Indiana. his native state, were
half-masted. Among those who died
during the week was Rev. W. f. Eve
land, missionary bishop of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church for the Philip
pine Islands.
Evening star., 1916-07-29
THE WEEK
Epitome of Events Ending July
70, 1915.
THE MEXICAN SITUATION.

Gen. Carranza. first chief of the con-
stitutional government of Mexico, de-
clared confidence in his ability to
maintain his government and defeat
Villa and any other insurrectory fac
tions. Preliminary conference con-
tinued between Acting Secretary Polk
of the United States State Department
and Mexican Amba Ssador- deS ignate
Arredondo. with prospect of early
agreement for consideration of the
Mexican situation by a joint commits
sion. Four negro militiamen from
Illinois, following saloon disturbance
at San Antonio, Tex, We're shot by the
provost guard.
Evening star., 1916-07-29
D. C. Militiamen in Camp.

The legal question was raised
whether Brig. Gen. w. E. Harvey,
having been mustered into the federal
service. could at the same time retain
command of the National Guard, Dis
trict of Columbia. Organized militia
of the District of Columbia, in camp at
Warren. Ariz., engaged in battle prac-
tice with regulars, against an imag-
mary attack from Mexican raiders. Six
members of the Field Hospital Corps
were confined to camp for crossing into
Mexican territory, and will face a
military trial.
Evening star., 1916-07-29

personal regard for Ii Yuan Hung. and
his life seems to be in no danger He
moves about at VIII, and conducts him
-~'e - manner which would have
Je-n wholly impnSs.ble .or Y7lan Shi
Kai. The lamenbed presidents seldom
left the pe1ace, and was believed to be
in danger even within it's prsteeting
walls. He was man of iron. and had
ruled by military power. and by that
alone. Consequently. he had many Bit
ter enemies and few warm personal
friends. Even his closest adviAsrs ad-
mired him more for his power than for
any personal charm.
Ii Yuan Hung is a Christian. a COM
municant of the Roman Catholic
Church, and has always been strongly
opposed to the connection of church
and state. He has at different times
openly opposed efforts to make Con-
fucianism the state religion Of China.
and stands for absolute reliEiousSfree-
.iom in tine republic.
Little, Known Before 1911.
'Intil 1911 Ii Yuan Hung was little
known in China. He was born in HUI
peh province in 1864. studded for six
years at the Peiyang Naval College. and
served on cruiser during the Chino
Japanese war. After the war he en-
tered military. service at N.lnkinx. and
LaieSr went TO w WucnaHS, WheIe ne az
sisted in the organization of modern
TROOPS under Viceroy Chang Chih Tung.
For two years he studied 6ortihcations
in is PAN and on his return became q
majos- in the cavalry. His service was
chiefly at Wuchang, the capital of Hu-
peh province. which lies on the Yangtse
river Immediately opposite the impor-
tant commercial city of Hhnkow.
Ii Yuan Hung sprang iato national
fame ans commandant of the revolution
ary fa~ces at Wuchang liz 1911. He
was tho chief leader in arranging for
the Shanghai peace conference, and
after til e abdication of the Manchus,
was elected vice president of the re-
public. He, was reelected vice presi-
dent Oct ober Z. 1913.
Ii Yuetn lungs popularity with the
masses was in no way diminished by
his service under Yuan Shi Kaf. AL
though be and the late president had
been in innate friends for years, Ii
Yuan Hang absolutely refused to in
dorse Yuan Shi Kafs monarchical
movement and declined all imperial
honors which Yuan Shi Kai attempted
to heap upon him.
The late president issued edicts
making Lii Yuan Hung prince and
conferred great wealth ujpon him. Ii
Yuan Hung absolutely declined to ac-
cept such honors and re repeatedly ex-
pressed hts disapproval of all plans to
abandon the republic. He was finally
permitted to move without the Forbid
Evening star., 1916-07-29
Neutral States Submit.

s8eutral states, yielding to might,
had to submit to many illegal meas
ures Of the entente powers contrary
to their own interests. But it Is not
enough. With the throttling of neutral
trade. our enemies try also to place
political fetters upon neutral coun-
tries. Portugal. as England's vassal.
even permitted itself to be dragged nto
the war at the beginning of the year
Other states like Holland, on the other
hand, by energetic precautions against
England's maneuvers. have been able
to preserve their neutrality.
One observes, therefore, in the Sec
ond war year increasing violations of
the rights of neutrals in the interest of
England and her allies. These viola
tions will also continue through the
third war year, and even increase un-
less all signs prove false.
whether on the neutral side any
factors are to be thrown into the scale
against this, Germany is continuing
with tenacity the struggle which will
also in the long run prove advanta-
geous to the neutrals as shown by their
experiences with England; for the ulti-
mate goal of Germany's struggle Is the
freedom OF the seas. Gsrnany's sea
power, which undoubtedly is quite un-
pleasant to our enemies, is a counter
weight to England's arbitrary domino
tion of the seas. and II will be to the
advantage of the whole world.
Every human power requires a
counterweight IL 1t is not sooner or
later to degenerate into arrogance or
encroaehments. Probably many persons
have seen this most clearly during the
second war year.
Germany proved in the past year.
contrary to England's example, that In
attaining her end she seeks SO far as
possible to avoid violating the Just
rights OF neutrals. She even went far
60 ~ I'M he rsot>A - -
United 6tatee In her conduct Of sub.
Evening star., 1916-07-29

his companions. was reported in the
ice fields Spain was swept by hurri-
cane which claimed a number of lives.
Among those who died during the week
was Sir William Ramsey, eminent Brit
ish chemist.
Evening star., 1916-07-29
PROGRESS OF WAR.

The United States made vigorous pro-
test against the British blacklist of
American merchants as in violation of
the rights of neutrals. Complaints were
made to the United States government
of the deportation of e. H. Kelly and
Joseph Smith, who went to ireland to
distribute the S50,000 Irish relief fund.-
and DIR. Richard Ebbitt, United States
citizen. sent out of Ireland without
charges being preferred and not per-
mitted to communicate with the Amer
can diplomatic authorities; S. S. Nc
Clure, American publisher, also was or
dered out of England. A war craft, en-
tering the capes of Chesapeake bay at
night without lights, signaled on de-
mand that she was British cruiser ;
the British admiral in charge of the
fleet off the American coast. denied that
any British war craft had entered the
capes; the Louisiana and other United
States war vessels were ordered on
neutrality duty outside the capes with
in the three-mile limit, in view of the
supposed departure of the German mer-
chant U-boat Deutchland on her return
trip, the possible intrusion, while not
defiant of international law, was re-
garded as discourtesy. The British
ministry announced purpose to ask for
the revocation of the titles and honors
OF the three German princes, the Dukes
of Albany and Cumberland, and the
Prince of Schleswig Hoistein. British
forces, after days of driving, drove the
Germans out OF Pozieres, a command
ing plateau. Russians took Erzingan,
Turkish stronghold in Armenia; Rus
sian forces advanced thirty miles on
the front in the Riga sector. Lieut..
Marchal, French aviator, flew from
French soil over Berlin, dropping cir-
culars in lieu of bombs, and was cap
tured when compelled to descend in
Poland on his way to the Russian front
having covered S07 miles.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
At THE GARRICK.

Walters and Walters. ventriloQuists
who are appearing at the Garrick
Theatre this week, are making a great
hit with their act, which is one OF the
cleverest seen here IN years. Mrs
Walters has wonderful faculty for
being able to initiate the cries and
whining Of a young baby. as she holds
a doll IN her arms, and. apparently
feeds II with a bottle. while her hus-
band takes care of a "bOy" who is
mounted on tricycle.. Mrs. Walters
also initiates a young girl. Both she
and her husband make the deception
complete, so much so, in fact. that
some OF those in the audience are
skeptical until the proof is produced
at the close OF the act. that the sounds
that have been heard emanate from
Walters and his wife and do not come
from some other source. The act Is
one Of the novelties OF the varieties
and il is attracting a great deal o
attention.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
AT THE VICTORIA.

The Victoria Theatre offers the ex-
ceptional attraction. "The Price of
Malice" for a second showing again
al all performances today. and IL Is
safe guess TO say that nothing like Il
has been seen tor a long while. The
story OF this Metro plr is one OF
those international entarglements in
volving the theft of variable papers
that find so many admirers among
lovers of good motion picture produc-
tions. Hamilton Revelle appears as
the Cashing Clifford, diplomatic agent
entrusted with valuable papers.
He made a most satisfying dip
lcmat, acting his role with the
rare finesse ard artistic supremacy
for which he has long aPo become
famous. Barbra. Tenant made a
beautiful Grace Weston, showing a
type for whom any lover might be
willing to plunge into icy waters Just
to save her ard love her" Helen
Dunbar. famous Metro character act.
ress. also appears IN THE Price of
Malice" much TO the enjoyment Of
her many admirers. Tomorrow. the
psychological wonderplay, "The Su-
preme Temptation" featuring An
tonic Moreno and Dorothy Kelly. will
begin a twO-days' engagement at the
VI ,toria.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
BY e. T. coNKLE
United Press Stan Corrcspon

United Press Stan Correspondent
EL PASO. Tex. April l3.-Army
officers i'm Columbus believe that the
American expedition is approaching
a critical stage. The danger lies I'm a
communication line over 400 miles
long. with an inadequate transport
service. The troops have gone hungry
for days and have suffered from lack
OF proper clothing for high attitudes.
With the rainy season due In about
a month when trails south of COlum-
bus will be impossible for weeks at
a time. army officers stated privately
that the expedition must have free
use of the Mexican railroads or with
draw from Mexico. The alternative
is 10 continue provisioning the troops
IN the present haphazard. costly man
nor they said.
The trouble has been insufficient
food, because the army never expect
ed to be compelled TO penetrate 1926
miles into strange country without
the use of railroads. The recent COM
mercial use of the Mexican lines has
Afforded practically no relief
Army men declared for a week
/ Colonel Dodd's cavalry lived without
salt for men OF animals. When "A
supply reached the men they ate the
salt like children do candy. Another
| detachment went without sugar and
coffee for ten days and on receiving
supply. the soldiers ohewed the
/ grains ravenously. The advanced
troops finally became so short OF all
supplies that two officers with all
the available cash In the detachment
were sent into chihuahua City. They
bought supplies Of all kinds. payln,
exorbitant prices.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
MANY BUY Articles
TO help REFUGEES
Yard Of Cloth" Days Lib
orally Supported by Viii
mingtonianS and Visitors
LOCAL MERCHANTS
SUPPORT MOVEMENT

This is the final day OF the yard Of
Cloth days and reports from the var
ious merchants would indicate that
Wilmlngtonians and visiting buyers
are supporting the movement which
has for its pur ose the assisting Oh
refugees in the war-strlckeh zone OF
= lglum and Northern France The
sale was for two days. The starting
~ the sale yesterday was a great
success
Many OF the stores reported that
they had completely sole out the
goods put in the special sale at spe-
cial prices yesterday, and we're forced
to scurry for more so that the buying
public would not be disappointed. The
movement has the backing OF Cover
nor Miller. Mayor Prico and Judge
David r. Marvel head o. the commit
tee for the relief os t'sye sufferers.
The yard Of Cloth" idea is that
goods are put on sale In the several
stores at special low prices. and an
goods purchased will be turned over
TO the committee for the relief OF the
people OF Belgium and Northern
France and shipped abroad for those
whom the war has made absolutely
destitute.
IL Is hoped by those In charge OF
the AFFAIR. the special business mems
committee Of the Chamber OF Conn
merce. that today will even surpasn
the success Of yesterday. Already The
amount OF articles purchased has
passed the expectations Of the COM
mittee
The manner In which the mcrchanls
OF Wilmington have co-operated IN tho
movement Is especially pleasing "a
the committee.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
GOVT. MAY ERECTT ITS
OWN NITRATE PLANT
Fertilizer Feature Kept in
Amendment by Vote OF
81 to "a Yesterday
DUPONT co. NOT AFTER
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS

WASHINGTON, April Favorable
action by the senate ON the proposal for
the government TO construct huge
hydro-clcctric air nitrogen plant ior the
manufacture OF powder ia war times and
fertilizer In peace was forecast yestor-
day, when motion bv senator Hard.
wick TO strike out the fertilizer feature
OF the pending amendment TO the army
bill was defeated a. 20 %
The amendment. introduced by sena.
tor Smith, of North Carolina. was under
discussion al day. II provides for a
plant with an ultimate cost of 5000
OuO. the surplus nitric acid over what
may be- needed for powder Go go into
fertilizer TO De sold directly 10 the
farmers by the Sccrciar, Of Agriculture.
senator ilaIdwick's motion was de-
featcd hy the votes of 80 Democrats and
nine Republicans
With the Hardwlck proposal out OF
the way. Senator Underwood pro.
posed TO add a paragraph to the
Smith amendment. authorizing the
Secretary of War to purchase or lease
rights 10 the most suitable process
for the production of air nitrogen and
also to lease the proposed plant.
should he so desire. for private manu-
facture OF fertilizer In peace times.
Senator Hardwlck again assailed
the plan. asserting that while the
Smith amendment was bad enough
and sociallstic. the Underwood pro
pOsal was worse.
The Underwood amendment was
still pending whom the Senate recess
ed until today.
During the dlscussio" over the
Smith and Underwood amendments
Senator Walsh, of Indiana. said
"Why. Mr.. President. the DUPONT
Powder Company Is here asking that
the government shall not go into this
business. but that we shall turn over
to that company one OF these great
power sites In the west. so that Il may
20 into the business and utilize thai
power site in the production of nitric
acid and In the manufacture of am
muntiOn which it expects TO sell 4,
the government Why. Mr.. President
we are In the business of manufac
turing now. Has the government fac
tory driven the private maker Of ann
munltion. OF explosives used In war
out OF business? Not at all.
"Mr. President. will the Senate
/ permit me 10 correct statement tha
think he made inadvertently? aske
Senator Salisbury OF Delaware. 81
noticed that In a letter which the dt
Pont Powder Company or the pres
dent OF II wrote To the Senator frol
Alabama (Mr Underwood, they sta
7 ed their position 10 be that they we
not asking any exclusive privilog
and the bill which ] introduced
!, their request. certainly does not a
u tempt to exclude the government fro
the manufacture. IL simply asks
use the power which may be nece
sary for it 10 do il, and while not pr'
viding that the government shall
compelled TO take their product. stipl
lates that they shall agree To furnis
10 the government. al a price fixed b
the secretary Of war whatever the
make"
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
Want SUFFRAGE PLANK
IN NATIONAL PLATFORM

A communication from the Della
ware Congressional Union for Woman
Suffrage and from the Arden Equal
Suffrage Association was presented
to the committee on resolutions OF
the Republican State Convention i'm
Dover asking that the Delaware dele
gates be instructed to do all In their
power to have an equal suffrage
plank inserted In the Republican Ma
ronal platform. Nc action was taken
by the committee on the subject, how
ever.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
BOTH Lees CUT OFF
UNDER PENNSY TRAIN

Falling under the wheels OF a
train at the yards OF the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. at Edge Moor. about
2.30 o'clock this morning. Martin
Keough. a conductor. had both legs
cut off below the knees lie was re-
moved 20 the Delaware Hospital.
where he was reported this afternoon
10 be getting along we'll
Mr. Keough is 80 years old. Is mar
ried and lives In Washington, ID. G.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13

They're on They're of!
The days campaign for the raising
OF a S325,OOO new building fund for
the Wilmington Institute Free Public
Library opened this morning with fly
ing oolors The receipts by teams
at / o'clock was S107997
Much enthusiasm was shown as the
teams reported at the luncheon at
noon today.
J. Ralph Baily. Librarian OF the In
stitute Free Library, told how a man
who apparently is not in the best Of
circumstances. came to the library
today and said that the library had
done a great deal OF good for him
and his family and he wished TO con-
tribute to the fund and would give
what he could afford, a nickel. Mr..
Baily said this donation showed how
the library was appreciated by its
patrons, who were willing TO con-
tribute what they could.
The Hon. George Gray displayed
the silver cups which will be award
ed to the captain of the wOmen's
team getting the largest number oI
/ subscriptions and the captain OF the
mems team getting the largest mum
Der of subscriptions.
The reports of the teams as sub
mitted at the noon day luncheon to
day were as follows:
I business mems committee. S3O.32
/ WOmcn's committee ......... AL
/ Previously reported ........... $3.50
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
AT THE QUEEN.

Bessie Barriscale, in Bullets and
Brown Eyes" was well received by
large and enthusiastic audiences at
the Queen yesterday, and will be seen
again today. The photOplay. while
dealing with two nations at war, is
replete with thrills and the tragedy
Of realistic battles. and love interest
IS paramount through the drama. Miss
Barriscale as Countess Olga acts her
part well and sets a production. VIII
liam Desmond who supported Billie
Burke i'm Peggy" and was much ap-
preciated by the patrons Of this the
atre. is leading man. and his interpre-
tation Of Prince Carl. THE VIII OF the
Wisp." does splendid work in the sup
port OF Bessie Barriscale and was
Evening journal., 1916-04-13

well received The added feature,
"The Village Vampire" with Fred
Mace and Anna Luther. the stars. is
the kind Of comedy that will keep you
i'm an uproar. The extra attraction,
Bud Fishers famous cartoon. Mutt
and Jeff I'm q Submarine" Is a classy
bit OF comedy without the slapstick.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
HoWE's PICTURES.

A few years ago Congress set aside
Glacier National Park. thus preserving
for all time one Of the erandest of ma
ture's wondorlands undefaccd by the adj
vance Of civilization. II is this splendid
heritage of the American people that for
the first time has been filmed adequate
ly and will be presented 10y Lyman H.
Howe az The Playhouse Monday. Tues.
day and Wednesday, with a matinee on
Mednesdax.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
SECTION NETTING.

The mercantile section Of the
Chamber Of Commerce will meet to-
morrow evening In the rose room Of
the Hotel dupont Several important
matters are TO be considered
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
AT THE PICkWICK.

"rhe Alienist" is the title of the fifth
episode OF "TRe Strange Case OF Mary
Page which is showing at the Pick
wick today. Other pictures for today
include Uncle Sam at Work" which
shows many scenes OF native pastimes
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
CARRANZISTAS FIRE
ON american TROOPS
Americans Escape Bullets as
They March Through
Parrae Streets
INVADING ARMY
NEEDS SUPPLIES
BY The United Press.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, April iS.-
Carranzista soldiers and citizens in
Parral fred on American troops when
the latter marched through the city.
Consul Letcher reported TO Major
General Funston today. quoting ad-
vices from General Gutierrez, the de
factc commander at Parral There
We're no casualties. according to the
advices.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
ACCUSED OF WHISKEY THEFT.

Lcmuel Price. oulorcd. was arrested
this morning ON the charge of larceny.
II is alleged that Lemuol too% whiskey
from the Wilson Line wharf some time
ago.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
Y. VI. II. A.DANCF.

The Young Mems Hebrew Associa-
tion held an informal dance in the Y.
NJ. II. A. Hall last night which was
attended by about forty couples.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
ms EYE INIInIn-

James Farmer. No. 6i3 Springer
street. was treated al the Homeo-
pcthic Hospital today for an infected
eye.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13

in the insular possessions OF the
United States. Two funny comedies
are also on the bill. "Her Naughty
Eyes" and "A Quiet Supper for Four"
Tomorrow "The Living Lie" featuring
the well-known actress Nina Cunard,
will be the attraction.
Evening journal., 1916-04-13
At THE SAVOY.

Frederick Warde, the noted English
actor. star in the Mutual Masterpic-
ture De Luxe Edition. "Silas Mariner" ."
a film adaptation of George Eliots
famous novel which viii be shown az
the Savoy Theatre today. is one OF
the greatest OF living actors and is a
recognized authority on Shakespeare
and his dramas. He is well known
throughout the Continent and in the
United States as lecturer on Shakes
peare and as star in Shakespearean
productions. Those who remember
Mr.. warde on the stage will welcome
him to the screen as he has never ap-
peared TO such excellent advantage as
in the title roe in "Silas Mariner