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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-15
CONFERENCE
OVER STRIKE
STILL ON
Negotiations Between Pres.
Wilson and Representatives
Of Contending Factions Are
Again Put Over for a Day

Washington. Aug. i5,--President
Wilson completed his second day OF
negotiations TO prevent tho threaten.
ed railroad strike with tho end no,
yet In sight.
After q conference which lasted
for an hour and SO minutes with the
railroad employees representatives
this afternoon, II was announced the
president would see both sides again
tomorrow.
I'VE are not ye, through" A. d.
Garretson. spokesman for the broth.
erhoods. said AS his committee left
the White House. Nothing rs yet
Is done, We have made no conces.
aions."
Tho employees this afternoon pre-
sentcd a counter-proposltion the na.
turc OF which has not been disclosed.
The result OF today's conferences,
therefore. is summed up In the fac,
that each side has Indicated a will
ilngness to bring about peace by sub
mitting eounter-propoaitIon Tor ooa,
sideratlon OF the other,
Don't say anything about arbltra-
ton" was the tip from one OF the
most prominent OF the brotherh ood's
board, "but we are very hopeful re-
garding the outcome. There are
propositions and counter-propositlons
on both sides"
While the speaker declined to be
specific as to what he meant by his
tip that arbitration was slde-tracked
II was assumed the two sides are
more nearly together than they have
hitherto been and that matters are
to be adjusted across the tables.
Following the conference, the
White House issued the following
statement:
There Is no change. There Is an
earnest effort being made to work
out a settlement"
President Wilson It was authorita'
lively learned following the confer
ence. has withdrawn any suggestions
OF arbitration. The men made II
clear to him they had all along re.
fused arbitration and that they now
see no reason to alter that attitude.
II could not be learned what alterna'
tive the president was considering,
II was announced at the White
House following the conference this
afternoon that the president will see
the railroad managers again at . a.
m. tomorrow and the brotherhood
board later.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-15

Washington, Aug l5.--The bur-
den OF concessions In bringing about
an adjustment OF the threatened rail-
road strike, appeared to have swung
around from the railroads to the EN-
ployes today.
After the railroad managers had
been In the White House for more
than an hour and q half, II was learn
ed that they have agreed to accept
the basic principle OF the eight-hour
day, but they demand that the ques-
tion OF overtime pay be subject to a
more far-reaching investigation,
At the conclusion OF the confer
ence with the managers, President
Wilson authorized the following state
ment
"The president spent an hour and
a half this morning with the repre-
sentatives OF the railway managers.
After the conference he said II was
impossible as yet to report as to the
results; all that he could say was
that a very candid and honest dis.
cussion was In progress about the
practicable basis Of settlement"
Their acceptance Of the basis prin-
fCoutiuued IN nara q,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-15
a
.zEPPEL|NS TO
WAGE WAR
Of REPR|SA[
Air Raids BY German Dirigi-
bles will be Prosecuted to
Punish the British Because
Of the Baralong Grew Case

Berlin. via SayviIle. Aug. i5.--
German zeppelins will punish Eng
land for her failure to punish the
crew of the British steamer Bara.
long, who killed members of Ger
man submarine crew. after they had
been made prisoners. it was officiaIly
announced today.
In future Zeppelins raiding English
towns will have no consideration for
the lives of civilians.
The government today made known
Its position in transmitting to the
reichstag white book on the Bara-
long case, containing the Official GER
man and British documents. The
final report says: M e
THE German government, replying
to the declarations Of the British gov
eminent about the German memor-
andum of Jan. 10. 1916, on the Bara-
long case, decided that on account or
the British governments revolting at
titude. 1t was impossible to continue
fha- negotiations a At-the same tims
It announced that 1t would itself take
reprisals corresponding to the provo
cation.
The German government, OF
course. declined to retaliate for the
crimes committed by British seamen
by bringing similar reprisals- for in
stance, shooting British war prison
ers. But German airships viii have
convinced the English people that
Germany is able to atone for the
cruelties perpetrated by the officers
and crew Of the Baralong.
If. formerly, the unavoidable
danger for the civilian population was.
particularly considered when using
German Zeppelins for military pur-
poses, such regards are no more re-
prisals in the face of the Baralong
murder. (The text as sent by wire-
less is not clear at this point.) Since
then the arm Of the airship has been
used against England within the lin
its Of the law OF nations, without any
such regard. In every airship that
throws destructive bombs on London
or other defended towns or such that
contain establishments of military
character, England shall remember
the Baralong case"
The British patrol ship Baralong,
flying an American flag, sunk Ger
man submarine in Aug. 1914. Tho
submarine crew was captured, but
in fight aboard the Baralong, the
exact details Of which are not known.
the submariners were killed. Accord
ing to stories from American mule
teers they were kicked of the patrol
boat into the water. or shot as they
were pleading for mercy.
Germany demanded an explanation
OF the "Baralong murders" England
countered with the proposal that a
board Of neutrals investigate the
Baralong affair and at the same time
I g..
the sinking OF the liner Arabic. the
British steamer Reul and the attack
on the British submarine ELS In
Danish waters. which occurred at
about the same time as the Baralong
incident. The German government
rejected this proposal and notified
England on Jan. 14,1s16. that she
would exact reprisals, The exact ma
ture Of the reprisals Is disclosed for
the first time in dispatches from Ber-
lin today.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18
Joe LEAL Is NAMED
PROBATION OFFICER;
WIFE TO BE MATR0N

Taking the oath before Great
Judge William L. Whitney. ice Leal
today was .syorn in as boys probation
OFFICER 10 succeed the late Judge
Arcbie s. MahauIu Mrs. Leal has
been appointed matron of the new
b0vs, detention home. located at the
old Hart premises in Nuuanu street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leal were appointed at
: meeting of the board OF industrial
schools late Tuesday afternoon.
AS ! have not really begun my
work yet cannot say what my poll.
c,es as regards the work will be. :
I.eal said TO-DAY. However, ! viii
endeavor to keep the probation work
IN "a its present high standard. l
spvs mad some experience In work
NJ this kind, so expect TO get into
harness with apparent ease.
The new detention home may nc
opened this week II is not yet com
nletelv furnished. According to Clerk
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18

in many parts Of the mainland for
financing the permanent road building
that is everywhere now being made an
essential part of public policy.
That permanent road construction
can automatically finance itself. so to
speak, may be shown by the illustra-
ton Of the very piece of work sought
to be carried on by the item here I'M
der consideration. When this particu-
lar unit Of belt road construction is
completed IL will mean that something
between $4,000 and $4,000 a year
may be saved in maintenance ex-
pense in the district of noolaupoko
alone. When the entire belt road has
been brought to the permanent class.
according to the engineers plans now
being perfected, there will be saw
ing in maintenance for that highway
amounting to at least $150.00O annual
-ly.
Parks are Desirable
There are left, then, only the last
four items parks and baths-to make
"a direct charge on the general reYe-
nues of the municipality. Roughly
speaking $4,000 year would be suf-
ficient to wipe out the debt on these
accounts well within the maximum
life of the bonds. Owing to limita.
tons of time and space I have abb
stained from detailed argument for
any Of the proposals. but I wish to
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18
EDITOR
HER PATH TO FAME.

Some people achieve fame by leading armies ma
yies: some achieve il by stock market raids; some
by painting pictures, some by winning political
fights. '.-:.~.
Others in less sensational notable spheres are
just as great in their way.
An Associated Press despatch tells how Il mere
slip Of a girl yesterday won the highest honors in
her profession -typewriting. She hit the KEYS of
an I Underwood for an hour without pause. averag-
ing 49, accurate words minute for the sixty min,
utes of that long, stranng hour.
4 few months ago typewriting expert. former
record-holder. came TO Honolulu and gave demon
STATIONS of his speed before local clubs and bust
ness houses Hundreds of HOnoLulans saw this
Young man and will remember the amazing speed de-
veloped from his flying fingers. Yet the rate at
which he went for brief period-three to five min
ues at the mOst-was bettered ten per cent by Miss
Margaret b. Owen in New York yesterday--and she
kept mp her speed for an hour.
This is real achievement She is acclaimed the
best in her profession. She betters her own world $
record of last year To make this speed she has
worked hours every day. every week for several
months. training herself physically and mentally
for the supreme test of competition. Girl and ma
chine worked to the acme of concentrated effort.
No matter what the profession. no matter what
the occupation of man woman. hoy or girl. there
is real achievement waiting for the worker who
trains mind and body to the height of power. No
honest calling is so humble that it fails to offer
opportunity. .#.-#
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18
i HONOLULU OIL co.
/ is GIVEN REHEARING;
ATTORNEYS SANGUINE

Reason for the advance. in the price
of stock of the Honolulu Consolidated
Oil Company yesterday can be found
in advices that have been received
from the mainland telling of rehear.
ing Of the case that arises in connec-
ton with application for patent Of
lands of the company.
Rehearing of the application for pat
ents by the Honolulu Consolidated Oil
Company under what is known as
Section g." was held at Visalia Octo-
Der 4 and the papers have been for
warded to Washington, according to
mainland report When the former
hearing was held it was not possible
to introduce all OF the testimony de-
sired because OF the absence of wit
nesses, but those witnesses were pre-
sent at the rehearing and the desired
testimony is now in. II is said that
the attorneys for the company are
very sanguine that patents will issue.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18
OCTOBER IS, 1916.
TAKING TIP THE FTGHTINGIssI-E.

independent voters get squareIy behind the
Republican campagners Of Oahu in their support
of the frontagetax. They can indorse every word
spoken in favor of this Improvement system; they
can echo every word leveled against the Democratic
program of obstruction.
The Republican leaders who on Monday night de-
cided 10 make the frOntage-tax one Of their chief
fghtingissues in the Oahu campaign decided wise
ly. They grasped an opportunity 10 do something
not only for this campaign bur for the whole future
of the city.
The Advertiser remarks this morning that there
is no opposition ito the frontage-tax) except from
such retrograde politicians are at the head of
the Bourbon remnants" The Star Bulletin cannot
rake quite optimistic a view There is plenty OF
opposition left Part of it ~ the opposition of hon
estlynstaken people, particularly small property
owners. who have not vet looked through the imme-
date darkness Of local assessments to the light of
greater better, more prosperous city beyond. with
a prosperity built on sound, progressive civic i'm
provements charged against the benefited land
There is also the opposition of ignorance and the
opposition of prejudice. and il is to such opposition
ny this that Democracy is making it's appeal.
The Democrats are not shy political astute
ness-of sort. They know they will get some sup
port ON this frontagetax issue and they are ham
mering at ii for all il is worth. And it might be
worth good deal If the Republicans LET them get
away with it."
But the Republican leaders are meeting the Issue
sauarely. They going to- meet it both in the
fourth district, where there is question of fay-
ofable verdict and in the fifth district, where, the
bourbon claim, the frontage-tax is so unpopular
that any candidate who supports ii will he beaten
two TO one.
lsThe Star.Buetin said a few days ago that the
Republicans had nothing to fear if they met the issue
bodily and put info fheir support of it intelligence,
truth and driSingp power. With two or three good
stumpspeakers in the fifth district who will talk in
Hawaiian and explain he statutes to the voters the
Republicans can beat their opponents who fabri.
cate campaign yarns in an appeal to ignorance.
To win on an issue of this kind is far better than
TO win on personalities, on mnd-slinging on poll
tical canards. Even il the Republicans should lose
two or three members Of the legislature they would
have CARRIED on acampagn of education OF inestim-
able value to the electorate.
This is Honolulu issue, legitimate issue. a
good fghtingissue, Republican and independent
voters-&yes, and the Democrats who value truth
above party expedency-can get behind the Repub-
lican campaigncrs and help the "fsll drive for pro-
gressiye Honolulu.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18

emphasize the opportunity presented
to Honolulu for acquiring such assets
as Atkinson and Pauoa parks.
"Just one word to answer the argu-
ment that, in this piping time of PROS
perity. we should pay for all these i'm.
provements by raise in taxes. To
do so at once would place burden
on the poorer taxpayers which they
would Enthusiastically resent in ways
that would not advance good govern
ment Then. do the advocates OF tax
increase pause TO consider the sltua-
ton. once this principle is adoptIu in
future periods OF depression en
further urgent public improved riits
are demanded-or possibly time OF
public calamity calling for financial
relief-both official and private?
There should certainly be a read
iustment Of the division OF taxation
revenues between territory and NUM-
cipality. for the benefit Of the latter
Yet, to make Honolulu a truly modern
city improvements must be punched
in the large-no gradual, pieeemeal
policy will suffice"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18
SAFETY FIRST.
opportunity.

Here is small but significant news item from
the cOuntry's greatest bathing resort:
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ Although close to 10000
bathed here daily during the there has
not been single drowning, life said today
However, there close to 1000 persons rescued
There were drownings last year and more than
1000 rescues.
This year the record was made perfect by splen-
did system of safeguards. both in mechanical facili-
ties and i'm expert swimmers who patroled the
beaches and warned persons against getting beyond
their depth.
Honolulu's famous Waikiki beach is naturally
safer than that of Atlantic City. Fatal accidents
are few but might be fewer With a weldeveloped
system of expert oversight there would probably
be a drowning once in five years
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18

Bicycle stealing is very common now says q
headline So. are several other forms of stealing
practised by the daring gentry on Oahu who appar
emily have little respect for the law and little fear
of the police. Burglaries, hold-ups gambling and
other diversions of the yegg the strong-arm man.
the crook and the gangster breaking into print
with noticeable frequency In one section of the
city the young women, alarmed at apurse-
incident, have just organized revolver club In
another similar club was organized after the wife
of Honolulu businessman was attacked by skulk
ing rufian. That Honolulu has an unusual record
of safety for white people is not the fault of the pres
ent police administration.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18

Up on the island Of Hawaii Chinese killed a
acknowledges in a trivial row over some food.
As usual the murderer had no difficulty in finding
a revolver simply pulled it out Of his pocket and
shot. Grimes Of violence will continue on the in
crease here unless there is an organized campaign
against the irresponsible buyer and the reckless
..toter' Of guns and knives.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18
THE BALANCE OF POWER.

Our morning friend says editorially
After ALL; the matter of a bond issue win not be
decided by the AFFAIRS of the city but by the
fshniarket voters What is the Hawaiian press doing
70 make the issue plain to these people?
We rise to remark that recent elections have prov
ed Enthusiastically that the socaled 'fshmarket vote
is small in comparison with the independent vote
and that the latter holds the balance of power on
Oahu.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18
MANY TOURS BEING
! ARR "a GED TO COME
~ sspID yvtq THIS YEAR

FolloTtags tie. sHahnei6S the Pasa.
dena MOTEL. the Palace Hotel Com
pauy, Of San Francisco is planning on
arranging tourSto Hawaii for guests
OF the hotel and other tourists. This
Information was received by the. Ha.
wall Promotion Committee from Fred
]. Haiton, San Francisco representa-
tive. ~ S5
Haiton also says that the Raymond
& Whitcomb people are also planning
on arranging a tour to Hawaii, and
he expects they will be followed by
Thos. Cook & Sons. Halton recently
addressed the Home Industry League
of San Francisco, 266 citizens gather
ing at the meeting. John and James
McCandless also talked before the
league
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18

The case of Rose Eldredge, accused
of vagrancy in connection with the
rooming house raids conducted re-
Gently by tfre-Spolice, was called in
the police court and went over to
Thursday, when the other cases will
be heard
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18

No national guard organization anywhere in the
United States is getting hearter cooperation from
the regular army than the Hawaiian guard is get
ting from the army authorities here.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18

What grim trayesty on justice and mercy that
the rulers Of Europe each of whom is fighting for
humanity cannot agree on plan to allow the out
side world to extend aid to. the starving Poles. i
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18

The pun is atrocious but nevertheless it is justi-
fable to remark that there won't be anything left
of King Constantine,s government but Greeeespot.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18

As discussion on the bond proposals goes along.
the voters are beginning to think fifteen instead of
only five ways
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18

The Democrats have decided against campaign
of mudslinging. Are they going to revive that old
banana issue?
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18

Photos of Hughes and Fairbanks prove that all
the whiskered statesmen are not south of the Mex
lean border. I
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18

Britannia rules the seas but hesttstes about en-.
forcing transcription in Ireland
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-10-18

A. Kalei Aona, there are no boys now
waiting to be placed in the home
Leal formerly was member OF the
detective force.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-22
COMMITTEE HAS
PLAN FOR ARMY
REHABILITATION OF THE Ma
TIONAL GUARD IS CHIEF
FEATURE OF NEW BILL.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 21. - A new
army reorganization bill, federalizing
the national guard, increasing the reg
ular army to $4,000 men, doubling the
field artillery, increasing the engineer
corps by fifteen companies, creating
four squadrons Of aircraft and an en-
tirely new corps Of cadets from col
leges having military training was
agreed tentatively today by the house
military committee.
The committee authorized Chairman
Hay to draft the bill and have it ready
for the committee next Wednesday or
Thursday with the understanding that
amendments meeting individual views
may be offered later.
The national guard provisions will
be one of the most notable features.
The committee agreed that congress
has the constitutional right to take
over the national guard by legislative
enactment and appropriation.
The provision for a corps of cadet
officers from educational institutions
having military training is expected to
furnish 5000 trained officers for use In
emergency.
The McKellar bill, providing federal
cooperation in military training in the
states, also was voted favorably re.
ported. It proposed government aid
for one school in each state where a
minimum of 300 students will receive
military instruction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-22
SENATE TO AIR MATTERS.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 21.-The
submarine issue with Germany and
the Mexican situation will be aired
in the senate this week.
Senator Stone will lead the demo.
Gratis in presenting the administra-
tons viewpoint OF the tense situR.
ton that has arisen from Germany's
announced intention to sink all arm.
ed merchant ships Of the enemy. The
democrats have determined to meet
what they term an effort on the part
of republican senators to make a par
tisan issue of the diplomatic contro-
versy. ..u.
Republican senators are planning
to open an attack on President Will
son on Senator Falls resolution ask
Ing for information concerning the
Carranza government. They express
disappointment that the president and
Secretary Lansing failed to disclose
diplomatic correspondence relating to
political conditions in Mexico which
led up to the recognition of Carranza
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-02-22
Nothing Is Heard Regarding
Teuton View on Latest
American Demand
BRITAIN PRESSED
FOR EARLY REPLY
Lansing Cables London and
Calls for Answer as to
( Seizure of Mails

Washington, D. c., Feb. 21.-State
department ON lcials said today they
consider the submarine issue with
Germany still in grave state be-
cause the Lusitania agreement, in the
light of the newly announced sub
marine policy Of the Germanic pow
ers, contains no assurances for the
future, and officials do not feel that
1t clearly guarantees against another
such disaster as the sinking of the
Lusitania because. though it refers
to the assurances that German subma-
rines would not sink unresisting lin
ers, II does not reiterate them.
It was demonstrated that the Lusi-
tania was wholly unarmed, but the
United States has since taken the po-
sition that 1t considers q ship armed
for defensive purposes only and ship
carrying no guns in the same class.
The German contention is that under
the new conditions of naval warfare
brought about by the advent Of the
submarine, a merchant ship to be i'm
mune from attack should carry no
arms whatever.