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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
Britain Hints Germany
Plans an Early Attack

London, April 5.-"The Germans al
ways are first 70 accuse us Of what they
are about TO do themselves" high au-
thority said 10 The Tribune to-day.
"They have spread rumors that we are
about 20 invade Holland. Have you no
ticed that they are massing troops on
the border? Holland is q rich country.
full Of money and food, and highly
desirable place for a desperate nation
feeling our blockade"
Holland barred its teeth 20 the bel
ligerents on both sides so Unexpectedly
that the Dutch public was as much as
tonished as the remainder Of the
world" said a prominent neutral just
returned from Amsterdam to-day. This
person. who enjoys exceptional oppor-
tunities Of obtaining reliable lnforma-
ton. stated that not only was the
Dutch army modified. but actual ma
nmuvres we're held, as Il 10 repel forces
landing from the North Sea in the
neighborhood Of Flushing.
Mobilization was accomplished swift
~. Virtually every private motor car
in the country was seized. While mob
ilization took place along the German
frontier maneuvres were held only
along the sea coast. To add 70 the
excitement the Germans massed men
and guns along the Belgo-Dutch from
tier. near. Antwerp. as If in prepare
ton 10 repel an invasion from that d.
rection.s
The returned neutral IA convinced
the demonstration was aimed against
Germany as much as England. He
stated irritation in Holland against all
belligercnts had become so pronounced
that there was a sullen feeling OF hos
tility toward both Germany and Great
Britain, which was becoming general
throughout the country.
on account Of the British blockade.
Holland is experiencing shortage OF
food 10 such an extent that the Amen
can Commission for Relief Of Belgium
had been asked 20 loan some OF its
food supply 20 certain districts. The
Dutch government has determined that
food shall be transported 10 Holland IN
vessels Communicated by its without
reference 20 any limitation fixed by
agreement with the Netherlands Over
seas Trust.
This food will be shipped in the
name Of the Dutch government, which
will regard any attempt TO interfere
with il as an unfriendly act Many
importers who have been excluded from
the operations Of the Netherlands Over
seas Trust are so embittered By the
ruin Of their businesses. which are on
the British blacklist. that they stand
ready 70 offer the government substan-
tial support in any steps II may take
20 end the food blockade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06

Sussex could not be ignorant Of the
fact that she was attacking the mail
packet OF the regular cross-Channel
service between England and France.
Not only are the outlines OF these
boats well known TO all sailors. but the
course OF the Sussex and the time Of
her crossing were clearly indicative Of
her service Il was therefore obviously
a premeditated attack on an unarmed
merchant ship. carried out without the
slightest warning.
zone last fact shows up still more
clearly the premeditated and implac-
able character of the submarines oper-
atoms. boat was dispatched at
p. m. 70 the Colbart Llghtshlp 20 an
nounce the catastrophe. This boat ar
rived at the lightship az l1:45 ?. m;
her crew was picked up BY British
torpedo boat destroyer az o'clock IN
the morning. During the transship-
ment torpedo was fred al the de-
stroyer and passed few metres as
tern OF her This fact has been con-
iirmed by the British Admiralty.
Judging the course covered by this
boat the lightship must have been al
most six or seven miles from the Sus-
sex. II followers that the submarine
must have remained in the neighbor
hood of the Sussex in order 10 torpedo
any ship which might come TO the res
cue OF her victim"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
Capture Position 20 Miles
South of Town, General
Lake Reports.
BESIEGED TROOPS
NOW NEAR RELIEF
Townshend, Shut Up in Fortress.
Gets New Hope-Moslems
in Flight.

London, April "a victory for the
British over the Turks on the Tigrs
below Kut-el-Amsra has been reported
by General Lake, in command Of the
British forces there. The Turkish in
trenched position at Umm-el dilemma was
attacked and carried at 5 o'clock this
morninv by the Tig-is corps, General
Lake telegraphed, and the operations
are proceeding satisfactorily.
The capture Of Umm-el-Henna. which
is on the Tigris, about twenty miles
downstream from Kut-elAmara, IL the
most important news from this theatre
IN some time, and IL regarded here as
giving promise Of the early relief of
General Townshend's force. which has
been besieged in Kut-el-Amara since
the first week in December.
Cmm-elHenna is a strong position
az an important bend Of the river, and
is said 10 be the last serious barrier
TO the relief OF General Townshend,
although two or three less strong po-
sitions are still 10 be overcome before
kut-elAmara is reached.
Next TO the Dardanelles expedition,
the operations in Mesopotamia have
been a subject on which the govern
ment has been more q ticised than any
other, not only on account Of the break
down IN the hospital arrangements, but
on the question Of responsibility for
the advance, with insufficient forces,
toward Bagdad.
As in the case Of the Dsrdanelles, the
critics accused the ministers az home
Of insisting on the expedition against
the advice of the military authorities
in India and on the spot. This accuss-
ton. however, met with an unqualified
contradiction by Austen Chamberlain.
Secretary for India, in the House OF
Commons yesterday. Mr.. Chamberlain
declared that the advance on Bagdad
was undertaken on the advice Of the
commander-in-chief in Mesopotania.
Although there has been 10 recent
official news concerning the develop
ments on the Caucasus front, Il has
been learned from private sources that
the Russian armies beyond Erzerum
and In Persia are progressing swiftly
and that the Turkish forces are offer
ing only occasional resistance.
Il is evident that the Russian troops
advancing through Persia 20 the Meso-
potamia frontier have not vet met the
main Turkish forces. These. consist
ing Of the Bagdad divisions and rein
forcements sent southwark after the
fall OF Bi.iis and Mush. are reported
10 be assembling in the Hanikin Pass.
and when the Russians reach this
point they will be confronted no longer
by mountain bands and remnants OF
broken and demorslized divisions. but
With the full strength Of the organized
Turkish army.
Therefore. although an ultimate june
ton with the British forces IS not
doubted here. il is not supposed that
this contamination OF the Russian
plans will be easily reached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
RIGGS BANK FEARS
CHARTER REFUSAL
Afraid Trouble with Controller
Will Cancel Renewal Privilege.


Washington. April Recalling the
charge OF conspiracy 20 wreck the
Riggs National Bank. the largest and
probably the strongest national bank
in Washington. brought last April by
officers Of that institution against Con-
troller Of the Currency John SHELTON
Williams and Secretary of the Treas
ury McAdoo. the bank officers to-day
tiled motion urging a speedy Trial on
the charges of perjury against them
The officers now allege that unless
the case Is decided prior 70 July
Controller Williams may deny re
newal OF the banks charter. which OK
pires on that day. Incidentally al-
though the civil suit of the banks
officers against the Treasury officials
was heard in May, the decision has no,
been handed down in that case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
CROWN WON'T FIT
QUEEN OF HARLEY
Mayor Has TO Try Three Times
Before Coronet Stays On.

Harlem crowned its queen a. the
coronation ceremonies held last night
in the 22d Corps OF Engineers Armory,
l6sth Street and Fort Washington Ave
nue.. Mrs. I. r. Halliday. OF the Hotel
Theresa. who was chosen from all OF
Harlem's beauties IN a three weeks
voting contest Of Harlem men, was
named Queen Gertrude J."
Mayor Mitchell, in the presence OK
10000 spectators. who filed the huge
armory. placed the crown upon the far
queens head. saying as ne did So
Queen Gertrude. | crown thee Queen
OF the Harlem Carnival"
The fact that the crown was bit
TOO large and the Mayor had TO make
three efforts 20 get II adjusted IN a
stable manner did not diminish the en-
thusiasm with which Harlemites
cheered their new ruler. Then upon
her finger the Mayor placed $3.50
diamond ring, the gift OF Harlem ;
merchants.
To the maids of honor Misses Mar
garet Lankenau, Cecilia Mundoras, lsa-
belle Henderson and Eta Carson the
Mayor then gave jewels also. Where
upon the pod Regiment band played.
trumpets aared. Company saluted,
the Mayor and the new queen bowed
and smiled. and Harlem thought that
II was happy "a could be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
Bank of Germany Return.

Berlin. April 3 (by wireless 10 Say
ville).-The weekly return Of the I'm
pcrial Bank OF Germany shows the fol-
lowing changes. according 70 the Over
seas News Agency: Gold reserve,
2. A6O. 900. 900 marks, increased $4,000
marks; commercial paper and treasury
bills. s,1l2.0OO.O0O marks. increased
2.2i4 900 900 marks; circulation and
banking notes. 6,9ss, 100000 marks. in
creased 6l4.00O,0O0 marks; deposits,
4.357 900. 900 marks. increased 1915
900 900 marks.
The above changes were mostly in
rucnccd by requirements AZ the end OF
The FIRST quarter Of the year. The
most remarkable increase WAS In de-
posits. which was largely connected
with preparation, for payments Of war
loan instruments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06

pool for J. Hoult & Co.. of that port.
She was S47 feet long and 81 feet beam
A dispatch from Velencia. dated
ADril !. SAYS that a Norwegian steamer
was seen during the morning thirty
miles oF the coast OF Spain, signaling
for help. 4 British steamer approached
10 render assistance but, perceiving d
German submarine in the neighborhood
made for port under full steam and re-
ported the incident 10 the spanish
authorities and to the British and Nor
wegian consuls. The fate Of the Nor
wegian steamer is unknown, the dis
patch adds.
Berlin. April flames ". Gerard.
American Ambassador. to-day sent an
inquiry TO the German Foreign Ofhce
concerning the sinking Of the steam
ship Berwindvale, of Queenstown.
A dispatch from London. dated March
%. said that the British steamship Ber-
windvale had been attacked by Ger
man submarine, but hat she had not
been sunk.
Madrid. April 5.-The Spanish gov
eminent has sent a note 10 Germany IN
which protest is made against the. tor
pedoing of the Sussex and the death
of Spanish subjects As result, among
them Enrique Granados, the composer
and his wife
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
After Many Refusals, Off
Gals Admit That 100000
Need Bread.
$4,000 IS NEEDED
BEFORE MAY |
mo Relief in Sight: Typhus Is
Spreading" Says Appeal
for Relief.

After many fiat resusals 20 allow
foreign relief agencies 70 operate in
the country, Turkish officials have a.
last called for assistance. Through the
Minister Of the Interior. they have au-
thorzed the American Red Cross. CO.
operating with the Red Crescent. 20
help combat the wave OF sickness and
starvation that Is rushing over the
country.
The situation Is precarlous IN many
districts. both for the Armenisns and
the Turks. Fifty thousand dollars IL
needed before May l for immediate
relief in and about Constsntinople. &C
cording 20 Ernest p. Bicknell. Of
Washington, director general OF Civil
ian Relief OF the Red Cross.
The Turks have hitherto refused 20
permit the Red Cross TO operate IN
the country because they associated
the SYMBOL with Christianity The
announcement that the officials now
wish assistance came IN cable mes
sage yesterday. X reads, in part:
Relief il needed particularly in Con-
stantnople and suburbs along the
shores of Marmora, az Adrlanople,
Brussa and Smyrna. In these regions
500 600. not comprising Armenian ref
ugees. need bread Hundreds dying OF
starvation. No relief in sight. Sugar.
petroleum and oil at famine prices.
Typhus is spreading. High mortality
According 10 Mr.. Blcknell, the terri
tory most in need Of relief IS populated
ty Turks. Syrians. Armenians, Jews
and Greeks. The American Red Cross
has a chapter in Constantlnople. OF
hitch Henry Morgenthau Is chairman.
Contributions for relief may be sent
10 the American Red Cross, Washing
ton. $1,000 -,
A campaign 20 aid the 100000 chill
dren in France who have been MADE
orphans by the war Is 10 be launched
by the New York committee OF the
Orphelinat des Armees. according 20 :. an
announcement made yesterday by the
chairman. Miss Lusita A. Leland, OF
SOB Park Avenue.
Il is 20 be opened on the arrival
to-day of two English women. Miss
Florence Scofield and Miss Ellnor Fell,
who have been identified with the re-
lief work in France since the beginning
Of the war. A meeting IS 20 be held
TUESDAY az the Museum OF French Art.
5g9 Fifth Avenue, under the patronage
Of ". Jusserand, the French Ambas-
sador.
Miss Leland also announced that
more than $4,000 has been raised o.
New York in the last two months for
this work. Among the members Of the
New York committee are Mrs. j. Borden
Hartman. Mrs. Douglas Robinson, Mrs.
August Belmont. Mrs. Arthur Dodge,
Mrs. J. IVES, Roosevelt, Mrs. T. J. Oak
ley Rhinelander and Mrs. Arthur Serb
ner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
AMERICAN CHAMBER IN PARIS PROTESTS
TO WILSON AGAINST U-BOAT MURDERS

5-The Chamber Of Commerce OF Paris
to-day the following cable message President Wilson:
defiance what the Declaration OF Independence calls
opinions mankind violation Of
cipe humanity legal the face OF repeated admoni
the OF the United
States the night reach
crousy has again struck down unarmed merchant
passenger ships sending helpless and
70 deaths.
ION behalf humanity this ntolerable
behalf fellow murdered and
Englishman the Sussex
continuance diplomatic relations with whose blood
erocity
of the whole civilized world
The message is signed American Chamber of Commerce of
Paris by M p Piexotto President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
WOMEN NOW NAN
FRENCH GARRISONS
Prove Satisfactory Soldiers
Movement Spreads.

Paris, April 5.-Women are now be
ing employed in garrisons in the place
OF soldiers Of the auxiliary service.
The experiment, just begun at the head
quarters Of the 36th Infantry, at Csen,
has proved so successful that the Min
lister Of War has suggested that the
commanders OF other garrisons use the
service Of women wherever il is posi-
bic
Thus the drafts Of tho 1888 military
class will be limited. which will permit
professional men 70 continue TO attend
TO their regular duties and will givet
20 the widows, mothers
and sisters Of soldiers killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06

ing q certain lease Each time Mr..
Hammerstein leaned forward and
SAID. dramatically. "Sh-n-h, know
what I'm talking about
On one occasion, Mr.. Swain told the
court. the impresssrio descended on
some of the workmen with his cane
appraised.
IF Mr.. Hammersteiu will stay away
until the building is completed" he
added. Il promise that his Offices Will
be turned over Immediately 10 him.
Mr.. Hammersteiu was not satisfied
with the promise. however. and the
case was adjourned until April 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
SECOND ZEPPELIN HIT
IN RAID ON BRITAIN

London. April ). That
another Zeppelin alrship, in
addition to the LIS. was hit
in the recent raids in Eng
land was a statement made
by Harold J. Tenant, Par
liamentary Under Secretary
of War. in the House Of Com
mons to-day.
Mr.. Tenant would not
specify the place where the
alrship was hit. but said he
had received knowledge Of it
through a carbon copy of
wireless: message sent by the
commander of the Zeppelin,
which was picked up on the
ground.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
HOLLAND FEARS
INVASION MOVE
Mobilization Due to Secret
Information to Nation,
Chamber Is Told.

The Hague. April Sin the Chamber
OF Deputies to-day Deputy Lehman
made motion 10 strike the old
age pension bill from the government
programme, declaring it to be of con-
troversial nature and that it initiated
against the unity necessary in these
times, when dangers are threatening
the country"
The president OF the Chamber de-
clared that the situation was not so
dangerou as 10 necessitate such q step,
while the Minister Of the Interior said
the government could see no objection
TO continuing the bill in its programme.
Thereupon Deputy Lohman's motion
was rejected by vote OF 81 70 81.
Mobilization Precautionary.
At the opening OF the second Cham
Der the president Of the Chamber read
brief statement. declaring the recent
suspension of furloughs OF army Off
GERS and men was precautionary
measure. as Holland is firmly resolved
70 maintain her neutrality If there il
poss bility of il mourning increased
danger owing 10 the course OF the war
The suspension order. he added, was
not a consequence OF present political
entanglements. but was decided upon
on account OF certain information
which reached the government and
which the government does not Judge
il opportune at the present moment TO
ms IKE ulibl1c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
American Examination
of Sussex Completed

Paris. April 5.-The examination By
American officers Of the damages in
hicted on the British steamship Sussex
has been completed. Major James A.
Logan. jr., who is attached TO the Amer
lean Embassy at Paris. and Lieutenant
Bernard L. Smith. naval attache, have
examined the steamship both under and
above water These officers and Lieu
tenant Commander William K. Sayles
are now inquiring into facts related 20
the explosion. The results OF their
work. together with numerous photo
graphs. will be forwarded 70 Washing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
ZUPELLI, WAR MINISTER
OF ITALY, RESIGNS
Ouits Office Through Illness
Was Born an Austrian Subject.

Rome. April 5.--Gcneral zupelli' tic
Minister Of War. has resigned on ac-
count % IN health. King Victor hm-
manuel has accepted his resignation
and appointed General Paolo Morrone'
commander of an army corps, to sue
~ccd him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06

General Zupelli was appointed Mn
is.o- or War in October. 1914. lie was
born an Austrian subject. lie was an
Give member Of the Italian General
san. in which capacity he prepare
FOR the campaign which would be
fought on the eastern frontier IN case
81 var. His selection was due 70 Lieu
tenant General Count Cadorna' '"e
italian Commander IN Chief.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06
U-BOAT MENACED
SUSSEX RESCUERS

Continued from page !
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-06

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BAT Eighth Avenue.
$3.50 West 125th Street.
JERSEY CITY is Newark Ave.
sUNION HILL-276 Bergenline Ave.
NEWARK S31 Broad Street.
sPATERSON-t92 Market street.
sTRENTON-1O1 r. State ST.. cor Broad
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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-12
FATE OF THE CHILDREN
WORST OF WARS HORRORS

the semj-cr!minsl. or the feeble,
minded, hut rather OF the very nfe
blood OF a people.
The oh!er the army. the less its
cost to the nation. A boy can stop
a bullet rs well as a man-as Bis
marck said-but youth has less re-
sistance, less endurance. and a
larger claim on the future.
Only rltions I'm dlresf need draft
their couing men. For the next
20 wears there will be fewer young
men In Europe than ever before.
Already the drain has begun, and
this Is one OF the unexpected and
hideous results OF the war. For
there is nothing in war quite so ter.
rible as ;he tragedy OF the boy who
Is forced to become a soldier.
All Europe Knows that in all the
world today ne children have such
opportunities for health and happi.
ness as those OF America.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-12
sy MARY BOYLE o'REiLLy.

LONDON. Eng. May l2.-of all
the worlds cbtItSep Ahe most fortu,
nate are the 49,. s~ffre Nil
dren Of America From the White
eea to tie Black. from the plains OF
Poland 20 the English channel chill
drea hsve watched the battles OF
this war with fear and shrinking. or
have wsndered homeless, In tears
|asd suffering.
Orphaned and desolate children,
too little and too weak to speak
for themselves. have died by thou
sands. killed BY hunger and cold
and war.
will the war spoil the Riddles?
All over Europe. play Is all OF enc
bnies, hatred anc crude brutality.
In Germany the schools are the
supply department Of the army.
The children arc compelled by law
30 undergo physical training Of semi
military character. Said Gen. Won
wachs. addressing $4,000 Berlin boy
ecouss: "You are reserved for the
,efence Of the capital. The moment
may come when the very existence
Df the country may depend upon
you and lads o. your age"
TIE youth Of France has been
rallied to the colors. I'VE should be
guilty" urged the minister for war
Do the chamber. III we did not pre-.
hare and drill these soldiers Of to-
morrow who may be called upon to
match .te fnal victory"
In England, ron-military, compul.
sorry service 70. boys is imminent
IN the event OF long war the lads
Who arc now "a must presently be
recruits. No time is to be lost In
organizing a system OF military
training In the schools 40 that they
may be ready for what fate Is In
stOre.
An irnperial ukase calls up Rus
bias new conscripts a year before
kheir tire
France is-ytsr-old recruits, have
left school or work for training. slips
bf lads. hard to NJ with uniforms,
Int high spirited and burning 70
]ght for Fran;e.
In Prussia every youth OF II has
been already summoned. and school
soys OF 10 compelled to commence
military drill.
Armies are not made up OF hui
|nan rif.rafI. tn. lncurably invalid.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-05-12
MARY PICKFORD
MAY COME HERE
FOR ACTORS BALL

with al Tho boxes sold and more
than / 600 tickets already disposed
az. ofYicers OF the Detroit Screen
club believe that Arcadia will be
crowded TO the doors at the first an
nual bal; OF this organization, next
Monday night the receipts OF which
will go % the Actors fund. The
World. Paramount, Metro. Fox. Ca
sino. Majestic, Universal, General,
Mutual ADD other film corporations
have taken from one TO two boxes,
and the others will be given to
Mayor Marx and other invited
guests
Between 20 and 80 of the leading
screen stars are expected here on
Monday morning During the day
they will visit various automobile
plants End local theaters. and in
he evening. all will participate In
the bal festivities The stars will
hold individual receptions, will APP
pear in the grand march. sched-
nled for l.-o,clock. and will be in
troduced individually TO those who
.ttend.
John IA. Kunsky left for New
York, ednesday afternoon, TO in
sure tn" appearance of those who
have agreed to come, and George
w. Weeks and Harry !. Carson
leave tonight. on the same mission
IN add. on TO those previously an
nounce !. " IL hoped to obtain Mary
Pickford. Anita Stewart and Earle
William.
Invita- 'ons have been extended to
the MOI lbers OF the Drama league
who participate IL the Shakesperian
program a., The Garden theater.
next Monday night. to attend the
ball as lnests of the club. Vaughan
Chaser and Fay Courteney, of the
Carrick theater forces; Roy Walling
and Mra. Walling, OF the Lyceum
stock company. and the headliners
from TIL Temple, Orpheum and
Miles Heaters also have been in
vited.