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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
FINDS PANAMA CUTS
RAIL RATES IN HALF
Commerce Commission Files Re-
port on Water Competition.

Washington, May 1l.-Results of an
investigation of connections between
rail and water carriers and of the
effect upon transcontinental freight
rates Of Panama Canal competition
were submitted to the Senate to-day
by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion in an exhaustive report.
Reports Of 337 carriers 10 rail
roads and 167 water carriers were
embodied in the report. They showed
that l2l railroads were interested in
eighty-six carriers by water. OF the
eighty-six water carriers, forty In
which railroads were interested. owned
and operated 426 vessels with gross
tonnage Of l,sS3,966.
Twenty-seven railroad systems or
their subsidiaries, according to the re-
port. owned or operated steamship
lines or vessels. The total number of
vessels operated by the twenty-seven
carriers was CAS- of gross tonnage
of 1,03O,214.
The report said that in most cases
the water rates through the canal were
from 80 TO CT per cent lower than the
rail rate from coast TO coast. Virtually
the only exception was in the case Of
leather. upon which the rate was Sl.25
100 pounds, both By rail and by
water.
Tho greatest difference was on gin
and whiskcy, upon which the rate was
60 cents by water and 1920 by rail.
Water rates on iron and steel were
given as % TO 30 cents, as compared
with 65 to SIS cents by rail. On agri-
cultural products the water rate was
almost uniformly 81 per cent less than
the all-rail rate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
MOVE FOR PEACE
URGED ON WILSON
Dutch Anti-War Council
Says German Note Opens
Way for Mediation.

President Wilson will be urged at a
meeting now being arranged by Hsmil-
ton Holt. chairman OF the American
branch Of the Central Organization for
Durable Peace. to promote a confer
ence of neutral nations TO offer media
ton IN the European war. Mr.. Hollis
announcement yesterday followed the
receipt OF an appeal from The Neither
lands Anti-War Council for American
aid In restoring peace.
Mr.. Holt said the appeal showed a
belief was prevalent in The Neither
lands that the Kaiser's last note on the
submarine controversy was an indirect
appeal for peace, and that recent
speeches by Won Bethmann-Hollweg
and Asquith opened the possibility OF
Cancellation.
While no date or place hse Seen set
for the meeting, Mr. Holt said the or
ganization would ask all peace organi-
zations to cooperate. He was certain
that the appeal would reveal what
forces were needed 10 start move for
peace. copy of the appeal has been
sent to President Wilson for "his in
formation"
The appeal reads:
"The Netherlands Anti-War Council
considers the fact that the German gov
eminent says in its recent note 10
America that it twice publicly declared
i. was willing TO bring about peace, as
new cause for mediatiye action from
neutral sides.
"The Swedish second chamber has
officially expressed a wish for cooper
alive neutral mediation. The Anti-War
Council urges the same. The Dutch
government and Switzerland are strong
for equal action. Recent speeches OF
Won BethmannH ollweg and Asquith
open a possibility for Cancellation.
"The Dutch committee hopes you
will deem possible the cooperation of
American peace organizations, and
eventually the Mohonk Conference. in
urging President Wilson to promote a
conference Of neutrals to offer media
ton for durable peace and An interna-
tional system which will secure the
principle Of equal rights for all civil
lied states. as Asquith has described
the purpose Of the Allies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
Assert French Lose Heav-
lily in Two Assaults
West of MeuSe.
BATTLE RENEWED
AT VAUX POND
Paris Denies Verdun Retreat
Was Ever Considered by
General Staff.

London, May 1.-The French have
taken the initiative at Hill 904, and to-
day made two attempts 70 recapture the
trenches lost to the Germans. Berlin
declares that both failed with heavy
losses.
The battle has decreased greatly in
intensity. according TO Paris. which re
cords only artillery fighting. East OF
the Meuse a German attack near the
Naux pond was beaten back.
Replying g. reports that general of
the French staff at a certain stage Of
the battle contemplated the retreat Of
the forces from the right bank of the
Meuse. an official statement given out
to-day in Paris says:
AT no moment during the battle OF
Nerdun has the chief command given
orders for a retreat OF the French
troops on the right bank OF the Meuse.
Quite to the contrary, on the morning
Of February % General Langle de Cary
ordered the troops on the right bank
that every point. even If overwhelmed,
that every small position. even if com
pletely surrounded. should Tie held a.
all costs, and that the only word would
be Hold on
"On the evening OF the oath the
commander in chief issued instructions
10 hold the front between the Meuse
and the Woevre.'
at the same time he directed Cen
eral Castelnau 10 go to Nerdun, and
the next day General Castelnau tele-
phoned General Herr that the positions
on the right bank must be held at all
costs. Lastly, on the evening of the
25th. the commander in chief in send
ing General Petsin TO take command
issued the following order:
81 gave orders yesterday that the
right bank Of the river to Nerdun must
be held. Every commander who issues
an order TO retreat will be courtmar-
tailed
"On the Nerdun front west of the
Meuse." says the Berlin report, "the
French again made an attack near
Dead Man Hill in the afternoon and
southest Of Hill 304 in the evening.
Both attacks broke down in the face Of
our machine gun and artillery fire. with
considerable losses 20 the enemy.
"The number of unwounded French
soldiers captured since May 4 in the
fighting near Hill 304 has reached
ffty-three officers and 1915 men.
ION the Nerdun front east Of the
Meuse there was hand grenade fighting
all night long in the vicinity of Gail
lette Wood. A French attack in the
wood was repulsed.'
"The French version Of the fighting
is as follows:
"On the left bank Of the Meuse (Ver-
dun 'front.' the artillery combat was
quite active in the region OF the wood
Of Avocourt. On the right bank Ger
man attack launched at about o'clock
/ in the morning on our positions to the
west of Naux Pond was repulsed with
/ bayonets and hand grenades.'
ain the region Of Nerdun,' says
/ later report, there was a somewhat
active artillery engagement in the sec
| tor of Avocourt. A violent lombard
ment of our positions in the Caill"tte
/ Wood and Of our second lines on the
/ right bank Of the Mouse occurred.
"There were some gusts of artillery
/ fire in the Woevre. There is no event
/ TO report on the rest of the front OK
cept the usual cannonading."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
BRITISH PASS MILK
TO GERMAN BABIES
Won Mach Sees Rift in Blockade
of Central Powers.

Great Britain will allow American
ships carrying condensed and dry mix
for tho suffering babies in the Central
Empires to pass through the Allies
blockade. Letters made public by Dr.
Edmund Won Mach. executive chairman
of the Citizens Committee for ROOD
Shipments, made this known yesterday.
Frank /. Polk. counsellor for nc
State Department, in taking up inc
question of clearance papers for a Ger
man port, referred to Dudley Field Ma
lone. Collector Of the Port OF Ne"
York. whose letter reads as follows:
81 am in receipt of your letter OF May
IN IN which YOU ask to be Informed
whether you will issue clearance
papers to an American ship, America ao,,
manned. laden with American Son-
densed and dry milk, destined to Stct-
tin, Germany.
.'If all the conditions of law and reg
Nations relative TO the clearance OF
vessels are complied with, this once
knows of no legal reason for Withhold
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
No Sentiment in Reply to
U. S., HolIweg Said to
Have Told Reichstag.
VALUE OF U-BOAT
WAR OVERSTATED
Damage to Britain OutWeighcd
by Danger of Americas
Hostility.

London. May i1.-What purports to
be summary Of the speech OF DR..
Won Bethmann-Hollweg, German I'm
perial Chancellor, Mt the secret sit
ting OF the general committee OF the
Reichstag on May 5 is published TO-
day by the Wireless Press, which
says the following remarks BY the
Chancellor may be accepted rs un-
questionably authentic:
81 have said before that we must
drop all sentimentality. ! repeat that
With regard 20 our dispute with Amer
lea our self-respect WAS wounded by
the aggressive wording OF the Ameri-
can note to Germany. Our feelings urge
US 10 repel this interference with our
legitimate methods OF warfare and tell
America to mind her own business;
but considerations of policy compel
US TO subordinate patriotic zeal TO pa
triotic reason. We must be guided
however. not by our feelings but by
the coolest judgment.
I'VE must have one aim and one
duty, namely, 10 wiz the war; there
fore any policy which endangers our
victory must be avoided. The over
whelming majority Of expert opinion
regards rupture Of relations with
America as grave peril.
"A great mistake has been commit
ted in overstating the value OF the
submarine campaign against England.
Our naval experts no longer believe
in the probability Of reducing Eng
land to starvation and ruin by sub
marines even if the war lasts another
two years. 1. is true that these in
struments can inhict frightful
amount Of damage. but this damage
would be insufficient 10 outweigh the
danger TO ourselves Of Americas hos
tility.
at i. folly TO underestimate the
consequences Of conflict with Ameri-
ca, nor should we risk only Americas
enmity. Our information leads us TO
believe that other neutrals might fol-
low Americas lead.
"The Imperial Government has
weighed every factor and Is convinced
Of the necessity OF avoiding breach
with America.
these are the hard facts OF the
present situation. We have worded a
reply such as may reserve future lib
erty OF action. II the situation
changes. We may cancel our conces-
sions 10 America and resume unre-
stricted submarine operations, but for
the present we must overcome our
feeling and pursue the policy most
conducive 10 final victory over all
our enemies"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
CANAL HAS BIGGEST GUN
Ordnance Chief Says l6-inch MortarS
Are Not Used in War.

L. would take year 20 build an,
other such gun as was recently shipped
70 the Panama Canal, Colonel q. h'
Mircham. chief ordnance officer or me
Eastern Department of the United
States army, declared yesterday at a
Rotary Club luncheon in the Hotel
McAlpin. a.. ,o
Despite all the talk about the A.
centimetre guns of the German army
the colonel asserted. there had been
only one mobile "forty-two' used by
them in the war. The so-ca!ied l6-inch
guns. he said, were nearly all ll-incn
guns. The Austrians loaned a l2-incn!
howitzer 10 aid in the reduction o.
Belgian cities, and the lone mobile ~,
centimetre was used at the siege Oh
Antwerp.
Colonel Mitchar. said that the great
war had developed a new way OF killing
men-by shock. A blow of 2,l1O foot
pounds is struck the men who are
within ten feet Of the ordinary heiu
she'll when exploding. This blow Is
enough 20 crush man or burst Tue
human arteries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
ALLIED BAZAAR PLANS MADE
Relief Organizations TO Unite in Booth
Of Nine Nations.

The Allied Bazaar is getting we'll
under way. Representatives Of the
various relief organizations met yester-
day at the residence Of Mrs. Charles b.
Alexander. West Fifty-eighth Street.
and discussed ways and means of con-
Quoting the booth of the nine Allies.
Il was decided that the following or
CARNATIONS would unite in booth at
the bazaar, which will be held from
June 8 TO IA: The international
League, American Committee Collect
ing for American Women's War Relief
Fund. Lady Lowther's Committee for
the Relief Of Belgian Prisoners in Ger
many, the Charities Of the Queen of
Belgium, the Russian War Relief Com
mittee. La Vie Feminine. the Secours
Duryea, Princess Louise's Committee
for the Relief of Mine Sweepers. the
Duchess of Sutherland's Hospital and
Lady Helmsley's War Emergency Com
n1ittee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
RASPUTIN KILLED,
REPORT In BERLIN
Mystic Adviser of Gar
Was Called Real Ruler
of Russia.
ADVERTISEMENT.

Berlin. May II (by wireless to Say
vile. y. Yl.-Gregory Rasputin, the
Russian monk. who is reputed 70 have
exercised great influence over En-
peror Nicholas, has been assassinated,
according 10 reports from Petrograd
received in Bucharest, says the Over
seas News Agency to-day.
A man Of mystery, known largely by
legend. was Rasputin, the mystic peas
ant monk. called the Richelieu Of Rus
ss. For nearly fifteen years he en-
loved an ascendency and influence over
the Gar and Czarina uuapproached by
any other living being. Yet outside Of
Russia he was known only by name.
His power was so great that IL has
been said had ne been in Petrograd at
Inc outbreak Of the war Russia would
never have entered H. Russia had pre-
psred 10 side with the Balkan states
against Austria after the second Balkan
var. and mobilization had been or
dered. when RaspUtin get the ear Of
the Car. After an hours persuasion,
or "hypnotism." which Russians gener-
ally credit as the basis Of his power,
the DEGREES were revoked and the
Balkan states abandoned.
Aside from the leader Of the BLACK
Hundred" there was probably no one
more feared in Russia than Rasputin.
Al a magnificent house in the most
fashionable street in Petrograd,
,hronrcd By mobiles and mujiks alike,
he held seni-ofiicial court, receiving
and approving petitions. which were
forwarded 10 the various ministries.
Many stories were told Of licentious
living and OF orgies that had taken
place under his roof, but apparently
the stories were never able TO break
his influence with the imperial family.
Only once did Rasputin lose the
Cars favor. On being practically ban
shed from .ne capital as result Of
iatrigue- b. the Holy Synod and the
bureaucracy. both Of which hated him
bitterly. he made prophecy of mis-
fortune 20 befall the imperial family.
Soon afterFard the Czarovitch was in
iured. and the frightened Empress had
him recalled.
Many attempts we're made on the life
Of this unofficial rule Of Russia. a
month before the war broke out he was
stabbed m his native Siberian village
~ a woman, who declared that she
wished 20 avenge ono Of mis- girl VIC
TINS. For several weeks scant hope was
held out for his recovery, uOtwith-
standing the Cars orders that prayers
be said for him all over Russia. As an
upholdcr OF absolutism and a relentless
FOO o. the Duma and popular govern
ment no was intensely hated.
Rasputin first came 10 the capital in
1900 as the protege Of Bishop Theofen.
Although he came Of humble stock,
and had not learned 90 read until past
thirty, he made an immediate impress
sion in PctroCrad society. His eyes
we're very magnetic, and through the
rgid ascctic life he then practised he
gained q tremendous influence. Pre-
sented at court, he became the sue
ce'sor 20 "a long line Of mystic advisers
Nicholas has had since coming TO the
throne lie Is declared 10 have enjoyed
me privilege Of addressing his SOW
ertlgn with the familiar thee favor
not even accorded the grand dukes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
Claim TO Have Driven
Back Russians on Nine
Mile Front.
ADVANCE CONTINUES,
SAYS PETROGRAD
Ottoman Attempt at Offensive in
Direction of Erzingan
Repulsed.

London. May IA Turkish victory
in the Mount Kope sector Of the eau
casus front, in which the Russians
were driven out of positions nearly ten
miles in length, is reported officially
to-day in Constantnople. This is off
set BY a Petrograd official statement,
claiming that the advance in the
coastal region is continuing, and that
a Turkish offensive in the direction Of
Erzingan has been repulsed.
an the coastal region Caucasus
'front.'" says the Petrograd official
our troops are advancing west and
southwest of the town Of Platana. In
engagements in the region west OF
Aschkala the Turks surrounded a de-
tachment of our soldiers forming the
reserve and captured them. These re-
servists, preferring a glorious death
10 shameful surrender, headed by their
officers, hurled themselves on their
Turkish escort, defeated them and re-
joined their regiment.
I'VE repulsed by our fire a Turkish
sttempt at an offensive in the directio,
Of Erzingan."
I'm the sector Of Mount Kope eau
casus 'front.'" says the Turkish official
ain a battle which began on the fore
noon of May s with our attack and last
ed until evening, the enemy was driven
out of positions about fifteen kilome-
tres mine and one-half miles, in ex-
tent by bayonet attack and thrown
back eastward We captured six Off
GERS. more than 800 men and four ma
chine guns. Our pursuing detachment
despite heavy snowstorm, maintained
contact with the retreating enemy de-
tachments.
Likewise. as a result of a success
full surprise attack on the night OF
May on the camp Of the enemy near
Baschkjoej. fifty kilometres thirty
one miles southeast OF Mamahatun
$50 infantry and 200 cavalry, which
comprised the enemy force. were
forced 70 fight by the bayonet, and
excepting small number, were de-
stroyed.
"In the coast sector no change OF
Importance has occurred. The enemy
who endeavored to advance from west
OF Dschewislik, was obliged to retreat
northward, owing TO an envelopne
movement by our troops"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
TEUTONS ADVANCE IN AFRICA
British Report Force Again Approach
Ing Their Lines.


London, May 1.-THE German forces
in German East Africa, after retiring
from the KondoaIrangi district, re-
ceived reinforcements and arc again
advancing toward the British lines. ac-
cording TO an official announcement
made tonight.
"Telegraphing late on May g." says
the statement, Lieutenant General
SHUTS reports that the enemy in the
kondoa-Irangi area. after our occupa-
ton of that centre, fell back a con-
siderable distance along the roads
leading TO the central railway at
Dodoma and Kilimatinde. There they
received reinforcements and again APP
preached the Kondoa-Irangi district,
where our forces are quite sufficient 20
deal with them"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
TAFT SAYS WAR MEANS
DRAFT AT ONCE IN u. 5.
Tells Perfume Makers II Would
Have Helped England.

III America should go TO war We
would have TO have eonscription At
once" ex-President William Howard
Taft told members of the Manufsctur-
ing Perfumers' Association, at their
dinner in the Biltmore last night.
England would have been much bet
ter of If she had enforced conscrlp-
ton" the speaker added.
Mr. Taft denied that Mexico ws'
fitted to carry on self-goyernment.
at must be restrained he said.
Let us be patient in enforcing our
form of government ON other people"
The dinner followed the twenty-sec-
ond annual convention OF the associa-
ton. In session yesterday Congress
was criticised for imposing a per
cent war tax on domestic products. The
shortage Of oils used in manufacturing
perfumes was also discussed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
president Professors" Note
Masterpiece, Italian View

Rome, May 1.-THE "Tribuna," com
menting on the German-American
situation. says:
THE note Of the President profes-
sor of the United States is a master
piece. compared with che too philoso-
phical and ponderous note of the gov
eminent Of the Emperor
The "Tribuna' adds that the leu
tonic militarist pride must bow its
head before the clear warning OF
President Wilson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
ITALY'S AIR CHIEF KILLED
Colonel Pastini Persisted When His
Craft Was Shot Down Near Gorilla.

Berlin, May II (by wireless TO Say
vile. \. YD.-Coloncl Psstini wide
" known Italian aeronaut, who was
connection in the international balloon
race in Paris i'm 1913. was killed re-
Gently near Gorilla when his a'rshlp
was shot down. according TO the
.'Bologna Resto del Carlino,' the over
seas News Agency states
Colonel Pastini was chief OF the ltal
ion airship brigade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
GENERAL TOWNSHEND'S
DAUGHTERS CAPTIVES
Taken with Father and Sent to
COnstaBtirOple.

Bcrlir. Uay ii ~ wireless to Saw
sci 10. y. Nl The "Frankfurtcr Zci-
tuue" publishes a report that General
ToVushcnd. the British commander who
recently surrendered - KUt- el-Amara.
VIZ .opotamia. had with him IN the
fortress his two daughters. They have
been sent TO Corstantinople, tho report.
states.
The ccr'mandcr in chief Of the Turk
ieh forces several times offered them
free passage through the lines during
tho siege of Kut-el-Amara. the news
paper says, but they refused to accept
the offer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
u. S. Action Against Block
ade All That Is Desired,
Says German Press.
MANNER OF ACTION
is IMMATERIAL
TeutOns Do Not Care Whether
II Is in Response TO Con
dition" or Not.

Berlin, May 11.-"So long as tho
United States really takes steps to
force Great Britain to observe the ru'cs
and obligations OF international law
and treaties, it is immaterial whether
the action is due to Germany's 'ex-
pectation' that this will be done, or
whether it is done independently Of
any German wish or request. The main
thing is that it be DONE"
That is the general summing up OF
the press comments here Of Secretary
Lansing's explanation Of the American
answer TO the German note.
The "Vossische Zeitung" puts it as
follows: Secretary Lansing says: We
will not let it appear as il we were per-
hitting ourselves to be impelled by
German pressure 10 make serious rep
reservations to London, but We shall
make those representations.
The "Lokal Anzeiger" understands
Secretary Lansing's statement to mean
that the Department OF State has no
further quarrel with Germany.
Lansings View Analysed.
Secretary Lsnsing's reference to
England's treaty obligations toward
America the paper says, would have
no sense IL he did not think that Eng
land had not observed these. Hence, he
must be convinced that England has
violated these obligations, and that
America naturally is compelled TO act;
that is to say, rejection OF the German
expectation on the one hand. IN order
TO place beyond Goabt that President
Wilson's success is an unconditional
one, and action against England, on the
other hand, through me completely IN
dependent decision of the White House.
This mode Of thought may be Amer
lean, and hence not understandable for
European brains without further educa-
ton. but it is the only explanation
which one can for the present give OF
Secretary Lansing's declaration
The "Morgen Post publishes strik-
irgly conciliatory and mild article,
which. while renewing the accusations
against American neutrality, which
leaves much 10 be desired" neverthe-
less says that the outcome OF the latest
exchange Of notes was in consonance
with the mutual protestations Of old
friendship and unwllingness 10 break
the relations between the two coun-
tries. and "refutos those critics who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-12
CALLS FRANCIS UNNEUTRAL
Hans Wulnf Bases Complaint on
Editorial Rapping German Note

IBy TeIeEfaph % Tle T1blle
81. Louis. May 1l.-Hsns Wulf. an
attorney and an officer OF the Neu-
trality League. has written a letter n
Secretary of State Lansing, in which
he questions the neutrality of David r.
Francis, serving as Ambassador 10
Russia.
Wulff bases his complaint on an
editorial in THE St. Louis Republic"
of which Francis is the principal
owner. characterzing as "insolent" the
last German note sent 20 the United
States.
It was through WulF that 1900
so-called peace messages recently
were wired from 81. Louis 10 Repre-
sentatives and Senator'S.