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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
SeC'y Lansing in Statement
Says Germany Has Not
Been Asked to Do
the Unreasonable.
UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND
CHANCELL0R'S POSITION
Acceptance of U. S. Conten-
tons Will Not Mean Ma
TONS DiShonor - Anxi-
Gus to Stay Friendly.

WASHINGTON, Feb: Ia Sec'y
Lansing. in a statement secured
here by the Wolff bureau. a semi
official German news agency. for
publication in Germany. declares
that the United States has asked
nothing Of Germany during the
course of Lusitania negotiations
which coH!d not with honor and dig
nifty be complied with.
The statement was sought as a
reply TO an interview with the Gar
man imperial chancellor, widely
published in this country, in which
it was contended that to meet the
requirements Of the United States
would impose Fan impossible humil
iation upon Germany
Expressions similar 10 that of Mr..
Lansing were obtained from Chair
man Stone Of the senate committee
on foreign relations, Chairman
Flood of the house committee on
foreign affairs and Vice Pres't Mar
shall. Sec'y Lansing's views were
set forth as follows:
When Sec'y Of State Lansing's
attention was called TO the interview
purporting TO have been given by
the German chancellor, he said that
while he disliked TO comment on
press dispatches of this sort, its
authoritative character seemed 10
require il in order that a wrong i'm
preston might be removed He
went on To say that he was at loss
TO understand what the chancellor
meant by the requirements of this
government being an impossible
humiliation"
He said that nothing had been
asked of Germany which was not
reasonable and fair ana with which
a nation could not comply without
doing violence TO its honor and dig
nifty: that this governments de-
mands had not been increased since
they were made on May II last;
that il had sought in every way in
the controversy to show greatest
consideration to the German govern
ment and people through its efforts
to this end apparently been misin
terpreted. il would continue TO do SO
in order that This unfortunate dis
pute may. if possible. be honOrably
arranged out of a sincere wish TO
maintain the traditional friendly re-
Iations between the United States
and Germany"
Following is the statement as to
Sen stone:
Sen. Stone declared that IT is his
confident belief that no officer con-
nected with the government of the
United States has any wish OF pur-
pose to humiliate the German gov
eminent or the German people.
Furthermore he did not believe that
ii is within the power Of any govern
ment official here TO humiliate Ger
many"
Rep. Flood said
4 do not think that there exists
any desire on the part Of any one
connected with the American gov
eminent 10 require or attempt to re-
quire any action on the part of the
German government that would in
the least humiliate Germany. our
government and our people are most
friendly toward Germany and this
government has only demanded
what has been absolutely necessary
under the circumstances. There is
certainly no desire TO take from Ger
many any proper weapon that she
might employe. It is most unfor-
tunate that these criticisms come at
this particular and critica; lime"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
MILLION A MONTH IS
NEEDED FOR POLAND
Iuternational News Service /:

International News Service:
AMSTERDAM. Feb. 12.-That ST.
100000 monthly Will be needed 10
provide adequately for the inhabit-
ants of Poland, is the assertion in an
article republished here. from the
North German Gazette. official or
san OF the Berlin government IL
states that Messrs Whitney and
Walcott OF the Belgian relief COM
mittee. and the R~ckefelleT institute.
respectively. have completed an in
Vestigataion and reported that email
er funds will not be adequate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
BATTLE Is ON.

InternatiOnuI News Service.
BERLIN. Feb. IA great battle
is now raging in Champagne as we'll
as in Artois and il is admitted by
the German war office that the
French have made gains there.
Northeast OF Massiges the French
penetrated German positions over a
front Of 200 yards.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
Latest In the News World

forge department OF the Canadian
Car and Foundry Co.'S plant at Tur-
cot. near Montreal All available
apparatus was called to the scene
to prevent the flames from spreading
TO the main plant. at which ammu-
milton is being made for the British
army
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
TWO FoTND DEAD.

International News Service:
PLAINFIELD, y. j., Feb. r.
Richard Wyckoff. an aged farmer.
and his housekeeper, Katherine
Fisher, were found murdered in
their home on SOrland mountain
ridge today. Robbery is believed 10
have been the motive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
PRINCE LOSES COMMAND
assigned to Nominal Position i'm
German Air Corps.
InternationoI NcNs Servicc

THE HAGUE. Feb 10. - Crown
Prince Frederick William OF Ger
many. has been practically deposed
from command Of his army corps
and viii he assigned TO nominal
command of The German air corps.
according 90 reports from Belgium.
This action was taken by the kaiser.
the report states because the
crown prince has manifested in
competence.
This information lis received here
with considerable doubt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
ORDERS ARREST.

international News Service;
ROME. Feb. 12.-RepOrts reached
Rome from Geneva today that the
German government had ordered the
arrest of Cardinal MERCER of Bel
GUM and that the prelate had de-
ferred his departure from Rome IN
order 10 escape detention az the Ger
man frontier
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
SEEK ROBBERS.
NeWs ServIce !:

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 12.-Police
today are searching for two men who
late last night robbed Andrew jock
son. SO years old. Of his life hav-
i1gs. amounting 10 5000. and then
heat their victim.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
MARRIAGE SIT.

international News Service:
AMSTERDAM. Feb. Il. - The
marriage Of Prince Joachim. son Of
the kaiser. has been fixed for March
II according 10 Berlin dispatches.
No elaborate celebration will be
held
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
MIN STRIKE.

International News Service.
BRIDGEPORT. Conn. Feb. 12.--
Because their demand for double
time for incoln's birthday was re-
fused. nearly all the employees Of the
American Graphaphone Co, num-
bering about 1900, struck soday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
SHAFTS CONFESSION.


Internati0nIl News SERVICE.
CHICAGO. Feb. 12.-COnfronted
by evidence obtained by United
States secre: service, John j. Zeck
today began d confession OF a series
of gigantic robberies by an organized
band of Chicago thieves.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
PLANT on FIRE.

international News service
MONTREAL. Feb. 12.-Fire. be-
leved TO have been set by an incen-
diary. broke out early today in the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
Lansing
BURNS WINS.

international News Service:
FORT WORTH, Texas Feb. r.
Bobby Burns defeated Jimmy Pop
pas in - rounds here last night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12
Successor to Garrison is Ex-
peCted to be Announced
MOnday-PreSident is
Off on a Cruise.
CONSIDERING ALL MEN
FITTED FOR THE PLACE
Denial is Made That Choice
Has Simmered Down to
Two Men-NeW Man
in Place is Feared.
International News service:

International News Service
WASHINGTON. Feb. l2.-Pres't
Wilson's decision as 10 who win be
the new secretary of war is 10 he an
nounced on Monday when he returns
from a weekend trip ON the May
Hover with Mrs Wilson 10 IS under
stood that he is anxious that his new
cabinet member shall qualify imme-
dlately because Gen. Hugh scott. the
acting secretary. holds decidedly
strong views favoring compulsory
military service i'm opposition 10
those of the president
White house officials said that tho
president would examine all sug-
gestions regarding candidates inn
partially They denied that question
OF a choice had simmered down be-
tween Mai. Gen. Goethals and-.Ass't
Sec'y of the Navy Roosevelt ON
the contrary they explained, the
president had a reasonably we'll de-
fined choice, but the big question 10
be decided was whether a new man.
not familiar with the general sitJa-
tion could take over the office al the
present critical stage and handle it
properly. Those who thought this
impossible. and they number some
of the presidents closest political adj
Visers, still were advocating trans
fer of a present cabinet member.
II was said Friday night by the
presidents advisers that ne wanted
TO reach a decision as quickly as
possible. and that ne probably would
be ready 10 send tn, nomination TO
the senate early next week An as
sistant secretary to succeed Henry
Breckenridge i'm an likelihood viii
not be named until the new secretary
is consulted.
Men Mentioned
Sec'y Lane. of the interior. sec'y
Houston. of agriculture. and Frank
L.. Polk. counsellor Of the state de-
partment. are mentioned 10 be- nm
der serious consideration. and tho
names OF twenty or more otheE-men
have been suggested To the -presi-
dent. These included former Gov.
Harmon of Ohio. col. T.. A. House:
former Gov. Walsh of Nassachu-
sets; former Mayor Baker Of CIeve-
land. Sen. stone OF Missouri. sen.
Chamberlain. chairman cf the senate
military committee. Rep. Hay. chair
man of the house military committee
and several other members of con-
gress.
The president Is said 20 be desir-
Gus of naming "a man already in
touch with the military situation.
who could take up Immediately the
direction Of the war department
where Mr.. Garrison left off IL is in
timated 10y his friends. however. that
he may select some one not yet men
CONTINUED OK PAGE NINE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-12

INDIANA-Overcast weather to-
night and sunday with probably
snow in north
LOWER MICHIGAN-Snow to-
night and sunday.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-17
Southern Pacific
Denies Responsibility

The Southern Pacific company refuses
to be held responsible for hazardous
condition existing at the Pacific Face
Brick company's yard at Willamina,
where q brakeman, j. c. Williams, was
caught between car and post and kill
ed last July. The public service com
mission has had this matter up with
the railroad company for some time, but
no satisfactory results seem to have
been accomplished until now. Superin'
tendent Burckhalter of the Southern
Pacific writes the commission under
date of August Is; Referring to
your favor of August 9, having refer
ence to hazardous condition existing at
Pacific Face Brick company's yard in
Willamina: We regret this incident and
to eliminate further accidents have in
formed the Pacific Face Brick company
that our crews will not switch into their
buildings until impaired clearances are
made. Tracks and buildings are own
ed by above company"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-17
WILSON CALLS ON
CONTINUED from Page One.)
The telegram SAYS:

The telegram says:
"Discussion of the matters involved
n the threatened railroad strike has
reached point which makes it highly
desirable that 1 should personally con-
fer with you at the earliest possible.
moment and with the president of any
other Of the railways affected who may
be Immediately accessible. Hope you
can make it convenient to come to
Washington.
Befope sending the telegram the presi-
dent talked with President Willard of
the Baltimore & Ohio by long dis
tance telephone and was assured by
Willard that the railroad heads would
come to Washington Immediately.
Refuse Eight Hour Day. =.
The president Is action resulted from
the attitude taken by the railroad man
ayers in statement left at the White
House last night by Elisha Lee, chair
man of their committee. In this they
strongly indicated they would not con-
cede the eight hour principle even for
the proposed trial period and that the
strongest concession they would make
would be to submit the whole matter
to arbitration, the president to name
the arbitrators.
Today the managers showed no dis
position to recede from this position.
Several of them declared they saw poll
ties in the president s effort. since ae
eepting this plan would mean putting
the whole matter over until after elee-
tions. The commission could not ac-
eomplish anything tangible before next
spring, they said.
The managers apparently are unmoved
by arguments of the president that his
proposal would result in system that
would probably enable them to avoid
sudden strikes in the future.
Three ballots have been taken in the
past two days, it was said, and each
time the managers have voted down
the president IS proposal.
These Are Summoned.
The railway presidents to whom the
president addressed his message today
were:
Daniel Willard, Baltimore & Ohio.
Samuel Rea, Pennsylvania.
A. II. Smith, New York Central.
F. d. Underwood, Erie.
William Truesdale, Lackawanna.
Howard Elliott, New Haven.
Hale Holden, Chicago, Burlington s
Quincy.
W. j. Harahan, Seaboard Air Line.
L. F. Loree, Delaware g. Hudson.
B. F. Bush, Receiver Missouri Pa
eific.
E. Z. Calvin, Union Pacific.
William Sproule, Southern Pacific.
GeoEge W. Stevens, Chesapeake &
Ohio.
Samuel NJ FELTON,, Chicago & Great
Western.
Fairfax Harrison, Southern Railway.
E. p. Ripley, Santa Fe.
R. H. Ashton, Chicago & Northwest
ern.
A. J. Earling, st. Paul
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-17
DANCE AT
ARMORY TONIGHT
Last Of the Jitneys for Raising
Money to Take Band to
Marsh6eh

The last Cherrian iitney dance is on
tonight at the armory. 1t will be sim
liar in every respect to the one given
a week ago tonight. The Cherrians are
commanded by King Bing Deekebach to
appear in uniform. The Cherrian band
will play and the Cherrans will drill
at 7:45. M. l.. Meyers is chairman of
the dance committee, and will be assist
ed by C. s. Hamilton, who was gem
eralissimo at the last dance. Specta-
tors may have the privilege of watching
the dancers and will have that privilege
without even being taxed the regular
jitney.
The entertainments of the evening,
besides the dancing, will include the re-
freshment stand, suggestive of the Cher
ringo bar, the wheel of fortune, the
doll baby stand at one iitney per throw
and several others worthy of attention
and one jitney.
The fact is. these Cherrian jitney
dances have become so popular and
have met with the general approval of
the public, that movement is on foot
to continue them during the winter, al
though no official action has been taxi
en- and probably will not until after the
MarsAfiel8 excursion.
Anyhow, tonight the band will play,
the Cherrians will be there in uniform.
there will be an introducing commit
tee and spectators are welcome. The
dancing will begin at $3.50.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-17
Steel Stocks Soar
In Market Today

New York, Aug l7.-United States
Steel common today scared to 90 l.2,
the highest price it has sold at since
1909 when it reached "a rs.
At the market opening steel jumped
to 81 3.s, an advance of more than 3-4
over Yesterdays prevailing prices and
then climbed on up to 92 l-2, just before
the close of the morning session. At
the opening of the afternoon session it
settled back to 9l 3-4 and remained firm
until Just before the close when it went
to 92 Ia, within IA of the high record
for the day.
Stimulated by the activity of steel,
the market was active all day and the
sales aggregated more than 100000
shares, unusually for this season of the
year.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-17
BE:.L.L:-ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it. 25c at all druggists.
PERSONALS
x 4 \ 4 4 4 4 4 / 4 4 4 4

Mrs. r. l.. Billingsley and son arr
visiting at Newport.
Il. w. Strong of Monmouth is in thu
city transacting business.
b. w. Loony of Glendale, Oregon
was in the city yesterday.
DIR. NJ. &C. Findley is home from 8
two months tour Of the east.
Mrs. j. A. Irwin left this morning
for week s visit at Newport.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Watson are
spending the week at Newport.
Miss Cora Gilbert, stenographer foi
Unruh & Macy, is taking her summer
Mrs. Ray C. Baker and daughter re
turned this morning from an outing al
Newport.
Miss Marie Matthws of the Meyers
department store, is taking her summer
vacation.
Mrs. j. f. Scott and Mrs. Fred Scott
returned yesterday from ten days
visit at Florence.
Miss Hazel Stradley of Portland is
in the city, a guest at the home of Mrs
j. b. Putnam, 800 Broadway.
Miss Gertrude Fawk returned yes
terday from a three weeks visit al
Santa Cruz and San Francisco.
Mrs. Ella Watt will leave for Cor
wallis this evening to confer with the
local assembly of United Artisans.
Henry Boersma and wife left for
Newport yesterday. Mr.. Boersma Is
conductor on the Salem Street railway
Charles Ferrell, motormaa for the
nd fa
spending the summer outing at New
port.
C. f. Knowland and family, after
spending ten days at Newport are Wis
iting few days with relatives In AL
bany.
Oliver G.. Locke, department mana
ger for the Stockton store, and wife,
returned yesterday from a two weeks
outing at Yachats.
Edwin l.. Baker, book keeper fol
the Meyers department store, and wire
returned yesterday from a two weeks
outing at Yachats.
City attorney B. w. Macy is in MIL
City attending to business and inci'
dentally trying his hand at the fishing
game. He will return Friday.
f.. IL. beTBtf anu ihhiiJ iNt"iNN
Yesterday from Corvallis. Mr.. Berger
has been working for several months
on the forestry building at the U. A.
c.
C. ]. Beach and family left this
morning for weeks outing at New
port. Mr.. Beach is inspector of trans
portation for the Salem Street rail
way.
W. G. Dyer returned today from
visit to st. Louis and other eastern
points. He attended a meeting OF IN
surance men as member of the $l0o,.-
900 insurance club, having written tnat
amount for his company during the
past year.
Registered yesterday in Portland
were the following Salem folks; Mrs.
D. A. Hodge, at the Seward; W. L.
Tooze, Imperial; Mr.. and Mrs. .; T.
Kimbal Washington; Mr.. and Mrs
Louis Laehmund, Portland; 7. B. Kay
at the Imperial
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-17
Is Against Settlement.

Chicago, Aug. 17.-Western railroad
heads invited to attend conference
with President Wilson at Washington,
were out of town today with the excep-
tion of e. p, Ripley, president of the
Santa Fe. Ripley said he had not made
up his mind as to whether he would ae-
cept the invitation. A. J. Earling, of
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. aul was
reported in California, and R. H. Ash
ton, of the Chicago & Northwestern, and
Samuel FELTON,, of the Chicago Great
Western, were out of town.
President Ashton, of the Chicago d
Northwestern railroad, was handed
President Wilson s invitation when he
arrived at his office from his home at
Evanston. Two hours later he was on
his way to Washington.
John NJ. Glenn, publisher of the
Manufacturers News, today directed
an appeal to manufacturers to message
President Wilson, upholding the atti-
tude of the railroads.
"The Unions took advantage of the.
situation existing at the time of the
breaking out of the European war and
were given concessions and they now
take advantage of the peculiar condi-
tions which our country faces. Right
must be maintained. The issue is prin-
ciple. 1t may cost something to enforce
it but it must be enforced sooner or lat
err" the appeal reads.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-17
Railway Officials Go.

New York, Aug. IA dozen presi-
dents of big railway systems will leave
here at 4 O'Clock this afternoon for
Washington in response to President
Wilson IS telegram, asking them to the
White House to discuss the controversy
with their employees.
Headquarters of the railway manag-
ers also announced that other railroad
heads will leave Chicago today, arriving
in Washington tomorrow.
In addition to the presidents hav-
ing their headquarters in New York.
several others happened to be here to-
day and Immediately arranged to 90 di-
rect to Washington. A majority will
leave at o'clock.
Among those who viii leave here are:
X. Lovett, Union Pacific; Julius
Kruttschnitt, Southern Pacific; Hale
Holden, Burlington; w. w. Atterbury,
vice-president of the Pennsylvania; w.
j. Harahan, Seaboard Air Line; Daniel
Willard, b. & o.; A. H. Smith, New
York Central; f. d. Underwood, Erie;
William Truesdale, Lackawanna; w. J.
Pierson, president of the New
Haven; G. w. Stevens, c. & O.. ard
B. F. Bush, receiver of the Missouri Pa
cific,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-08-17

the Willamette river where swimming
was enjoyed by all. Supper and a
taffy pull rounded out the pleasures
of the day. Those who made up the
party were: the Misses Doris Halvor-
sen, Hazel Blake, Eleanor Huckestein,
Catherine Campbell, Lilly Blake, LeOtta
Noud, Ella Fahey, Lena Huckestein,
Lenore Halvorsen and Florence Blake
ehaperoned by Mrs. Minnie B. Frog
ley.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Hazard and
daughter, Miss Edith Hazard, are en-
joying a motoring trip to Eugene,
Miss Mignon Oliver returned to Sc
attic today after visit at tae home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. f. Oil
yer.
Miss Bertha Byrd is spending her va
cation at Hood River.
DR.. and Mrs. w. G. Benjamin of Min
neapolis, were entertained at the home
of S. NJ. Endicott yesterday.
A delightful picnic was arranged by
Mrs. Henry Sauer, to surprise }. j.
Hagedorn, on the occasion of his fifty
first birthday, Sunday, at the Meadow
Brook farm of +. w. Durbin. Covers
were laid for about sixty guests. Vo-
cal and instrumental numbers were en-
joved during the day by the friends
and neighbors present. Those circllng
the bountiful festive board were: Mr..
and Mrs. C. Whitney, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
r. Ryan and son, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Aufrance aud family, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
w. King and family, Mrs. A. =. La
branch and children, Mrs. Nellie Brown
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Sauer, Mrs. J. c. Gregory, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. NJ. Gregory, Mrs. C. G. Witzel,
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Schal-
er and son, Mrs. Madell Smith and
daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Kapp-
han, Miss Flava Dimick, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. A. Englebart and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. +. +. Walton, o. L. McPeck, Mrs.
Paul Hauser and son Paul, Jr., Alfred
and Arthur Iauritsen.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Davidson of
Clinton, Iowa, are expected to arrive
on Thursday for an extended visit at
the home of Mrs. G. E. Brown, 400
North Twenty-first street. Mrs. Dav-
idson is sister of Mrs. Brown.