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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-03

Troop trains pass through Waxa-
haehie with unusual frequency
these hot summer days. 1t is esti-
mated that not less than Is, 600 SOL
diers have passed this way enroute
to the border. Several trains pass
ed through Sunday and today long
trains passed south over the r. &
Il. c. railway.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-07-03

j. w. Brodhead, who was laid up
in his room from slight injuries re-
ceiyed in an automobile wreck. was
made happy Sunday when members
of the Eastern Star sent him flow
ers and a nice cake. Burn said
it is kinder" nice to be hurt a
little.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-11
REPORTS U-B0AT
SIXTY MILES OUT
Greek Liners Captain Is
Held Up Twice in
One Day.

Two submarines stopped the Greek
steamship PATHS of New York yester-
dav. according to Captain Theophiius
Karis. He reported on his arrival that
his ship was halted at q. m. 200 miles
off shore by a submarine, which hreo
three shots across her bow. Although
II was still dark, signals were ex-
changed, and after the submarine mad
taken the name Of the ship Captain
Karis was ordered to proceed.
At p. NJ, when only sixty miles on
shore. Captain Karis says another SUD-
marine was seen off the starboard DOW
and greatly to the alarm of the 1853
messengers, the PATHS was ordered 70
halt again. Signals were again eN-
changed and the PATHS was ordered to
continue her voyage. Captain Karis is
sure the two submarines were different.
Several other incoming liners, IN
GLIDING the Espagne, OF the French
Line, and the Cameronia, CO the Anchor
Line, had their lifeboats still swung
oversize and filled with provisions and
water when they arrived yesterday. On
the Cameronis lifebelts were dis
tributed and passengers forced to SO
through a drill in their adjustment
of Cape May the Cameronis entered
the three-mile neutrality limit, and
hugging the shore steamed north, not
once going outside the safety zone.
The Espagne changed her course sew
ersl times. according TO Nine. Lima
Cavalieri, who arrived TO begin her win.
ter engagement with the Chicago Grand
Opera Company. She was met on the
dock by Lucien Muratore, her husband,
and both went West immediately.
Tickets were given all passengers on
the Espagne, denoting their places IN
the various lfeboats in case OF
emergency.
The Frederik VIII, which arrived yes
terday from Copenhagen with Ambss-
sador Gerard aboard. reported that the
trim had been calm and that no pre-
cautions had been taken against hostile
submarines.
After consultation pet"eeH INC
heads Of the international Mercantile
Marine at the New York Offices, 9
Broadway, yesterday. it was announced
that the Adriatic. of the White Star
Line, would sail according TO schedule
to-day with passengers and $4,000 tons
of freight.
The Minnehaha, of the Atlantic
Transport Line, also will sail to-day
with $4,000 tons of general cargo, but
10 passen0ers,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-11
Clerical Party Has Power
to Force Ruthless
Campaign.
OUTCOME OF DECISIVE
BALLOT is IN DOUBT
Public Declaration of Pol
icy by Hollweg Is
Demanded.

Berlin, Oct. 10.-The future conduct
of Germany's submarine campaign
hinges upon the vote of the Centre or
Clerical party, which holds the balance
of power in the Reichstag. The entire
question of Germsny's foreign policy
and her war aims has been thrown wide
open, and there is great uncertainty as
to how the Centre will vote on the de-
cisive ballot.
The "Kolnische Zeitung" now de-
mands that the Imperial Chancellor
publicly inform the Reichstag Of his
entire position on submarines and Ger
many's war aims and permit their dis
cussion in public session of the House.
Parliamentary Move Blocked.
One phase of the submarine contro-
versy in the Reichstag came to head
to-day when the budget committee,
after a long discussion, rejected the
motions of the National Liberals and
Progressives for the appointment of q
committee with the right TO sit during
recesses.
A Clerical substitute giving the
budget committee that right was
adopted. This results in no practical
change, as the budget committee al
ready possessed the privilege, but a
significant fact is that the Clerical mo-
ton includes the right Of the commit
tee to discuss the war.
This move toward parliamentary gov
eminent is a direct outgrowth of the
submarine and war aims dispute. The
action of the National Liberals toward
making the foreign policies subject t.
he Reichstag is also significant, b.
cause heretofore this party has op-
posed changes in the direction of Par
liamentary government.
The Cologne VolksYeitung," represent
ing one branch of the Prussian Centre,
declares that the Centrist members Of
the Reichstag are in no wise convinced
by the arguments against submarine
warfare, particularly by the statistical
pleas Of DR.. Karl Helfferich, Secretary
of the Interior.
Tirpitz Majority Denied.
On the other hand, the Centrist Par
liamentary Correspondence of the rec
ognized publicity bureau Of the Cen
rist Reichstag group, declares COM
plctely unjustified the announcement Of
the "Lokal Anzeiger" that enough
Clerical Deputies have broken away TO
give q majority perhaps TO the side
favoring ruthless submarine war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-11
Golfers
rnB NATIONAL WBIKLY

man Emperor, delivered here yesterday,
no relief for starving Poland is IN
sight. The Kaiser's letter set forth
that that government could not com,
ply with the demands of the Allied
governments that no food now in Po-
land be taken out Of the country or be
used only for the purpose Of feeding
civilians.
1t had been thought to-day that the
President might find it necessary 10
cancel his two Indianapolis speech
making engagements because of the de-
mands upon his time being made by
State Department affairs, principally
the submarine issue. 1t was announced
tonight, however, that he would leave
here for Indianapolis, as previously
arranged, at o'clock tomorrow after
noon. returning in time for his Satur-
day afternoon meeting at Shado"
Lawn.
In all probability Secretary Lansing
will return TO the summer capital then
10 resume his interrupted conference
with President Wilson, bringing with
him any new information he may have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-11
Kingston Taken Off
U-53's List of Victims

Newport, Oct. lot appears tonight
that only five vessels instead OF SIX
we're sunk in the German submarine
raid of Sunday. That any such YES
sci as the Kingston-or the kingsto-
nian-was a U-boat victim Is now
doubted by Rear Admirals knight and
Gleaves, commanding the forces ashore
and afioat Of the Newport naval district.
Nevertheless, eleven United States
destroyers, recalled last night on err
roneous information that survivors
from the Kingston had been picked up;
were sent out to-day. They returned
tonight and not only found no trace
of wreckage, but they sighted no Brit
ish and French patrol cruisers. -.
Aerial conditions of Sunday make 1t
likely that the signature Of the Chris
tian Knudsen on her o s may have
been read for Kingston. There is no
vessel named Kingston in the mari
time register, and it was only assumed
the Kingstonian was meant because
there is such one listed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-11
Vorwaerts Suppressed for
Urging Parliament Rule

Amsterdam, Oct. (via London, Oct
10).-The Berlin "Vorwaerts" incurred
the most recent order for its suppress
sion by advocating the appointment Of
Reichstag committee for foreign af-
fairs, according to Berlin dispatches
received here.
In leading article in Sundays issue
the "Vorwaerts" took up request
from several political quarters for the
establishment of such committee.
The article recalled the attempt By the
Socialist members of the Reichstag in
1908 to pass measure which would
have required the government to sub
nit its foreign policy to the Parlia
mentary majority. The debate on this
proposal caused widespread agitation
throughout Germany.
Commenting on the present pro-
posal. the "Vorwserts" said that If il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-11

10 have tired under the strain Of the
past three years. He declared he was
in fine physical trim and in better
health than when he took up hi. duties
in Germany.
He seems TO have thriyed on hard
work. remarked Mrs. Gerard.
Busy Evading Questions.
Mr.. Gerard spent nearly half an hour
IN conversation with the Newspaper
men in the cabin OF the Patrol. The
reporters did practically all of the talk
ing, however. Mr.. Gerard falling back
on 81 can't discuss that" in response TO
every question concerning the war, al
though he talked freely about every
other subject. He was asked IL there
was any sentiment against Americans
in Germany.
There are about 1900 Americans in
Germany" he said, "and about 700 Of
them are in Berlin"
DO they find their position diff.
cult ," he was asked.
They still are there" replied the
ambassador.
as there plenty Of food in Ger
many?' asked the reporter.
Il have always had enough to eat"
replied the ambassador. smiling. DO
look as IL ] had gone hungry"
Mr.. Gerard said he had some diff
Guilty in obtaining gssolene for his au-
tomobile, but had finally solved the
problem by importing his supplies from
Holland. Taxicabs in Berlin, he said.
are using benzol with such success that
1t probably will be generally adopted.
long line of automobiles was wait
ing to carry Mr.. and Mrs. Gerard and
the committee to the City Hall when
they dsembarked from the Patrol, ut
the Battery. and as they came into the
park plaza the cars gave them a noisy
welcome. with every horn and whistle
blowing and footing. The car in which
were the Gerards, Oscar s. Straus and
! Dock Commissioner r. A. G. Smith led
the procession 10 Broadway to the City
Hall, where brief addresses were made
! BY Mr.. Straus and Acting Mayor Frank
l.. Bowling. Both paid high tribute 10
the manner in which Mr.. Gerard has
| conserved the interests of the United
States and those of the belligerent ma
tons which turned their embassies over
to his care.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-11
Saws U-BOatS Must Make
Repairs on This Side

Paris, Oct. 1o.-The naval expert OF
the Temps" discussing the possibl
duration of submarine operations in
American waters, says:
"Three things are indispensable
supplying or fuel for the motors, relief
of the crews and current repairs OF
machinery. Fuel can be furnished
without difficulty. 1t is to be presumed
that neutral ships will submit to the
renewed activity of submarines, and
provisioning can be accomplished by
the Germans themselves at a secret
base, even in the sea.
"The relieving of the crews. how
ever, is not so easy. They become worn
out quickly under the conditions of
submarine navigation. Rest is abso-
lutely necessary for them.
Finally. the big question is repair
ing the boat itself. 1t needs a station
where material is to be found. It
cannot be admitted that the Germans
have this station at their disposition
without certain complaisance, which
can and must be suppressed for the
good reputation and impartiality Of the
American government"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-11

bv the suggested restrictions, laid down
bv the Allies governments, alreany na'
been dispatched. .,.,. :,
The tone Of the note throughout is
one Of rebuke, expressing the Sent.
,nent Of this government TOWARD "n"'
Is regarded as interference py the
Allies in a question that concerned 'he
United States alone. But now that An
actual case has arisen IN the uepar.
Of the U-53 from an American port' II
is held 20 be competent for the AlIies
10 question the real neutrality OF ,he
position adopted by the United states.
should the United States reverse ITS
position, acquiescing in the view OF the
Allies. the right Of the British govern
mem, TO claim damages for the ravages
of the U-5S could be asserted.
Didn't Act on U-53.
Officials said to-day that the depart
ure of the U-53 was not to be taken
ne a precedent. In fact, the state De-
partment did not pass on the case a.
all. as the U-boat left before 1t could
even be considered.
The department sees difference be-
tween the case OF submarines which en-.
ter American ports for supplies and
those which. like the U-53. merely call
at port. In the one case, - is De-
lieved. the United States might be JUS
tilted in raising a question as to the
status OF the vessel, and yet might m
terpose no obstacle TO departure n the
other. 49,, H.
Renorts on the measures taken for
care of persons on the ships sunk on
Nantucket will be made DIS soon as
nossibir by Rear Admiral Knight,
commandant of the navy yard at New
mort. and Rear Admiral GleGves. IN per-
sonal command of the destroyer fotiila
which picked up go persons turned
adrift. Statements will be sent from
the DESTROYER commanders, giving their
personal opinions as 10 whether the
question Of safety was adequately met
nv the German commander. Affidaylts
from masters Of the sunken ships also
will be sent.
MAY Reopen Controversy.
Or these reports, many officials be-
lieve, depends the policy OF the gov
eminent. If they convince the Presl-
dent that Germany's pledges have not
been complied with, the whole. sub
marine controversy, these officials ex-
pect, will be throwg open again. The
conference to-day between the Presl-
dent and Secretary Lansing was called,
il IL understood here, TO consider this
possibility
II is commended in some quarters that
under the best conditions there are ele-
ments of danger i'm placing passengers
in open boats fifty miles from shore. At
the same time, attention is called to the
fact that the point Of the raid off Nan.
tucket lay sQuarely or the track Of all
Incoming and outgoing steamers, any
one of which might have afforded res
rue. The presence Of the American de-
stroyers, officials agree, should not have
been considered by the German COM
mander and would not lessen his re-
sponsibility.
The Allied embassies to-day con
tinued their policy of absolute silence
No comment was made on the State De
partments announcement that this gov
eminent had refused TO accede to the
Allies contention regarding submarines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-11
BY FRED B. PITNEY.

Paris. Oct. lO.-I have just been
talking on the subject OF submarine
attacks on ships off the american
coast with Henry o. Berg, OF New lorA
and Paris. who was formerly builder
Of submarines and has supplied under
s.a craft to several European govern
ments.
"The probability Of submarine
campaign off the American coast snouiu
have been foreseen by the American
government after the visit OF the
Deutschland" he declared. 1T IS evi-
dent TO any one that the submarine as
q cargo carrier, is not commercial
nroposition. On the other hand, the
VOYAGE Of the Deutschland is absolute
proof of the feasibility OF crossing
the ocean with a thousand tons OF sup
niles. do not believe for q minute
that the Deutschland and other Dig
submarines were built for commercial
purposes, but simply as supply ooa's
for the attacking submarines.
Carving one thousand tons OIL luei,
the Deutschland or the Bremen could
convoy five fighting submarines across
the Atlantic at cruising speed, keep
them supplied with fuel for one nun nun,
dred and twenty days, and return with
them TO a German port. E,
Here Mr.. Berg. with q pencil ana
paper. made figures for me on tne
fpeed and fuel consumption of sub
marines. showing that he allowed q
margin of two hundred tons OF fuel
and forty days cruising capacity for
emergencies. =, .,
"These figures" he said, explain
WHY I dc not think it probable that
the German navy has secret supply
station on the American coast. 1t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-11
Demands u. S. Bar Raiders
or Withdraw Protest on
Allied Warships.
GOVERNMENT TO TAKE
NO OFFICIAL ACTION
Paris Declares Attacks De-
signed to Influence
Election Here.
BY ARTHUR 8. DRAPER.
[By Cable TO The Tribune

London, Oct. 10.-No official repres-
entations regarding the attacks Of the
U-53 will be made by the British gov
eminent to the United States. The
British attitude, as outlined to me by
prominent official to-day. will be one Of
entire aloofness.
"It is not a question for this country
to discuss officially or to make any rep
reservations concerning" my infor-
mant said. at is purely a matter be-
tween Germany and America. Any
suggestion from us would be imperti-
nent.
"As far as we are concerned, we are
willing to leave the subject in the
hands OF the British and French am
bassadors for friendly discussion at
Washington"
Apart from this, what is popularity
termed the American dilemma" holds
the field of public discussion, wherein
three camps seem to prevail. One
takes the view which might be called
"sympathetic'-namely. that Germany,
convinced she Is beaten. wishes DELHI
erately to force America into war, thus
giving herself the opportunity to put
up the plea of "the world against her,"
and also insuring to the United States
powerful voice in the peace negotla-
tions.
Another school is indignant at this
infringement of American neutrality.
II accuses America of becoming an
abettor of a form of warfare already
denounced by the President as lawless
and inhuman. This section vigorously
recalls the Alabama. and insists either
that Washington peremptorily put a
stop to the submarine activity or with
draw its protest against surveillance
Of the infested area by British war
ships.
The third body of opinion, taking the
larger view of q common humanity,
argues that these sunkcn vessels show
that the consequences of German
fri1htfulness cannot be escaped by the
mere fact that a country is not for
mally warning with the German En-
pirc. Il suggests that neutrals who
have seen their own vessels sunk along
side the British must feel henceforth
more than an academic interest in sub
marine warfare generally. and cannot
therefore stand aside unmoved.
The question has aroused more &C
tual discussion than the sinking OF
the Lusitania. which evoked simply an
expression of horror. But there j.
not the slightest disposition anywhere
either TO embarrass the action Of the
United States or 70 anticipate any
form that it may take.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-11

Great Britain, Russia and japan war var
so far as the treatment Of either Wa
or merchant submarines in Amer.oaTF
waters is concerned. the Governm ,etr -
the United States reserves its iiceasy
of action in all respects. and VIII os
such vessels as, in its opinion, oecolh hs
the action of a power which may w. Oe
said TO have taken the first steps VI
ward establishing the principles "
neutrality. and which for over een n
fury has maintained those prihetsp'1h; oh
the traditional spirit and with tne ,hssu
sense Of impartiality in whieh '"
were conceived. r should
In order, however, that tnere s" ott;.
be no misunderstanding as 70 'ne ON
tnde of the United States, the eossit. -
ment OF the United States announce. Ne
the Allied Powers that it holds !. " a; -
the duty of belligerent powers 70 t.s
tinguisf between submarines OF re-. het' rs. @.
and belligerent nationality. and that re- e.
snonsibility for any conflict that may nay
arise between. belligerent warsh'ps s1s =
neutral submarines on account o! e
NEGLECT of a belligerent to SO dis.ln-
cuish between these classes OF suoni I;
1ines must rest entirely upon the hcS"
gent power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-11
GERARD DENIES
PEACE MISSION
Continued from page I

the arrival of Secretary Of State Robert
Lansing from Washington, en- route 10
Long Branch, and the appearance OF
Count Johann Won Bernstorff, the Ger
nan Ambassador. Count Won Bern.
etorf declared he "wss only visiting.
81 have seen neither Mr.. Lansing nor
Mr.. Gerard since reached New YORK,
said the count, "and do not expect 10
see them. | am here on pleasure
trip"
Mr. Lansing was in communication
with Mr.. Gerard from the Hotel BIZ
more within a few minutes after the
ambassador registered at the Ritz-Carl-
ton. At noon both were entertained AT
luncheon by Colonel L. NJ. House, one
of the Presidents closest friends and
advisers. at his New York home. Inc
three were together more than two
hours, and at the conclusion. OF the
luncheon Mr.. Gerard returned TO the
Ritz-Carlton and Mr.. Lansing hurried
70 the Pennsylvania station, where he
caught the 3:42 train for Long Branch
He refused 10 discuss the gathering az
\ Colonel Houses home.
"All I can say" he said, smillngly
"is that the luncheon was very salts
factory"
During the two hours which the trio
spent together Mr.. Gerard is believed
70 have given TO Mr.. Lansing much In
formation regarding conditions in Ger
many. particularly as they bear upon
her relations 70 the United States and
the prospect of resumption Of the
methods of submarine warfare when
were discontinued after the sinking of
the Sussex. IL is believed that the in
formation brought by Mr.. Gerard will
largely influence the Presidents policy
regarding German submarines along
the American coast.
Came ito See Ball Game"
Mr. Gerard spent most OF the morn
ing evading questions asked by news
paper men. He declared repeatedly that
his visit had no official significance, but
that he was on leave and had come
solely because his private business in
terests demanded attention.
zone Of the principal reasons why
came back" he said. was that | want
70 see one game OF the world series.
want TO root for Brooklyn. Brooklyn,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-11

YOU know, gave me very good Note
when ! ran for Senator.
MIR. Gerard refused TO confirm state
nents made in an article which APP
peared in "The World yesterday morn
ing and which was written by stan
CORRESPONDENT who has been IN Ger
many for several months, and VINO WAS
a shin companion of the ambassador on
the Frederick VIII. The article de-
clared the real purpose of Mr.. Gerard
visit was TO tell President wilson OF
deliberate prepare tons by the German
government to ignore the pledges
growing out of the Lusitania. Arabic
and Sussex affairs and renew the ruth
less destruction of all shipping.
You don't find me quoted anywhere
in that story, do yo.u?" said Mr.. Gerard
81 have given no interview. An ampas,
sador should not be quoted, anyhow
be added, with smile.
The attention of Count Won Bern
storff also was called to this articie
Yesterday. lie declared ne rad nothing
TO say except to reiterate the declara-
ton he made on the previous DAY
that Germany always kept her prom
Uses" and had no intention OF oreaKlng
the ones she made TO the United States.
The German Ambassador declined 20
comment OH the possibility that Mr..
Gerard had come to America Tor the
sole purpose of giving President VIII
son details of the growth Of the Won
Tirpitz sentiment in Germany.
His wife accompanied the ambassa-
dor on his first trip home since his ap-
pointment, three years ago. After dis
eubarking from the Scandinavian
American liner they were the guests OF
honor at reception in the Governor 8
Room in the City Hall, their hosts be.
ing welcoming committee appointed
by Mayor Mitchell. After the reception
they went TO the Ritz-Carlton.
Twenty-Five Of the 100 members OF
the committee went down the bay on
the police boat Patrol TO greet Mr.. and
Mrs. Gerard. The ones who braved the
chill of the early morning included Os-
car S. Straus, chairman Of the Public
Service Commission; Senator Robert
F. Wagner, Henry Morgenthau, DR.
Nicholas Murray Butler, president OF
Columbia University; Ogden Reid, A
Barton Hepburn, John D. Crlmmins
Herman A. Metz, Martin W. Littleton
the Rev. Stephen S. Wise, Morgan j.
O'Brien, o. G. Willard, Condo Mast and
Carl L. Schurz.
Mr.. Gerard appeared considerably
stouter than when he was appointed ia
the Berlin post, but except for a
sprinkling Of gray in his hair and mus.
tache, which were black when he left
the United States, he does not appear