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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
RECTOR QUITTING
RAPS YESTRYMEN
HeWIetts Flock Told Tam
many Tactics in Church
Forced Him Out.

The Rev. William p. Kemper, who re-
Gently resigned the rectorship of the
Hewletts, Long Island, Trinity Episco-
pal Church, began all over again yes
terday. and told the world in general
what he thought of his wardens and
vestrymen. Mr.. Kemper started his
discourse on the subject last Sunday,
when he startled his congregation out
OF their Palm Sunday calm by an
nouncing that 10 was not i'll health, but
the illegal acts of mis- vestry which was
forcing him TO give up his pastorate.
Ampifying his statement Yesterday.
the minister said that the church. one
Of the richest on Long Island. was
IN the vest pocket Of two or three lead
ing families OF the town, that il was
under the heel of "Tammany form OF
government" and that the rector had
never been allowed TO have any voice
in matters relating to the church.
Among the men who come under the
verbal indictment issued by Mr.. KEN
per are Carlton Macy. president OF the
Queens Borough Gas and Electric Com
pany: former Judge William II. T.. jaw.
Divine Hewlett, Henry Otis Chapman.
the architect, and half dozen others.
Il have been here live years." he said
last night, "and in the last four no
financial statement whatever has been
made. The church is in the vest pocket
of two or three families. The vestry
- close corporation, using Tammahv
Hall methods. They elect themselves
into office again and again year after
year on machine ticket. There is no
consultation with the rector.
When | came here" he continued.
there would have been no friction if
the wardens and yestrymen had lived
up 70 the church law. They claimed
complete control Of the destiny of the
church and said that they had merely
engaged mo rs preacher. | pointed
out that under those circumstances |
should be merely the hired man of the
vestry. They replied that they did not
like the term, but that was about my
position.
None OF the vestrymen would make
any statement last night.
complained to the bishop. Fred.
erick Burgess, and he tried in his
gentle way TO smooth things over. IL
was no use. | have endeavored 10
introduce a democratic element into
the church, and most of the congre-
gtiion was behind me. but the vestry
was IN control My immediate prede
casSor. Thomas ". Martin. was asked
10 resign. was not. bu. felt that
could not stand it any longer. |
have 10 other parish in view at pres
ent. | shall take my wife and my
little son away 70 Pennsylvania. There
"e shall camp all summer. nd hope
70 regain my health"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
DEFENCE ORATORS ORGANIZE
Eighty-five Men Volunteer To Be on
Tap for Speeches.

1t was announced yesterday that a
speakers bureau. with volunteer en-
iolment OF eighty-iive lawyers and
business men, ready on call to speak on
preparedness. had been organized by
the National Security League. The bu-
reau is under the direction OF Robert
Grimshaw, engineer and lecturer, OF
New York University.
Arrangements have been made for
more than fifty noon and evening meet
ings at manufacturing, commercial.
public service and other institutions
having large numbers of employees.
Speakers will be supplied also for
meetings at the various Assembly dis
tricts and Republican and Democratic
clubs throughout the city.
Among the enrolled speakers are
Henry A. Wise Wood, Henry Wood
house. of the Aero Club OF America /;
Major John W. Loveland, Major \. +.
Rowland L. 5. A., retired Newbold
Morris, Frederic r. Coudert. Colonel
Charles +. Lydecker. Secretary Herbert
Barry, President S. Stanwood Menken
and other members of the league are
also enrolled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
3,ll7 CIVILIANS
SEA WARS TOLL
RunCiman Gives Commons
Total on Mines and u
Boat Sinkings.

London, April 1s.-Since the outbreak
Of the war 5,117 non-combatants have
lost their lives In maritime disasters
due TO mines or to submarines Of hos
tile nations, Walter Runciman, Presi-
dent Of the Board Of Trade, said in the
House OF Commons to-day. OF these
1854 were sesmen, 1873 fishermen and
1,175 passengers.
An announcement was issued by the
Admiralty to-day corroborating the
previous unofficial statement that the
British steamship Gent, sunk early this
month. was torpedoed without warning.
The statement follows:
"The British steamer Gent. unarmed,
was sunk by torpedo from subma-
rine on April 8, without any warning
whatever. She never saw the subma-
rine She sunk in very few minutes.
and consequently forty-nine lives were
lost
Regarding the Holland
frelghter EemdiJk. which arrived at
southampton on Apru II IN a damaged
condition. IA the result OF an explosion.
the Admiralty statement says:
The Dutch steamer Eemdijk was tor
pedoed by an enemy submarine on April
: while on a passage from Baltimore to
Rotterdam. She had the Dutch colors
painted on her sides in four different
places, and also carried "A rigid painted
ensign at the foremasthead. a painted
rigid house flag at the mainmast head.
he. name and port Of register in large
white letters on her sides. The shin did
not sink and has been beached in Eng
land. Careful examination by experts
has been made Of fragments OF steel
and brass which were found embedded
IN the ship. which are undoubtedly
uortions of torpedo. and which have
the same appearance as those found in
other cases wherein ships have been
tOrpedOed by German submarines"
A dispatch 70 Lloyds says the Rus
sian bark Scnwanden. which left Green
ock, Scotland. March %. for Mobile.
Ala. has been torpedoed and sunk By n
German submarine. The crew Of the
bark was saved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
COmmOner'S Entire Slate
Badly Defeated at the
Primaries.
MAY BE REJECTED
AS STATE DELEGATE
Republican Choice for President
Close Between Hughes and
Cummins.
BE- relegrarh 20 II. rrlhune !

Omaha, April ls.-Early returns from
the Nebraska primaries held to-day in
dictate that William J. Bryan's entire
prohibition slate has been defeated. and
If Mr.. Bryan wins for delegatea-
large 10 the Democratic National Con-
vention it will be by close margin.
Henry Ford, of Detroit, is leading
in the Republican Presidential prim-
maries, but is not expected 10 hold his
lead. Charles 4. Hughes is running es-
pecally strong, although his admirers
are forced TO write his name on the bal
lots. Senator Cummins is leading
Hughes, and the fight is between these
two. Estabrook ~ low man, so FAR.
The returns are meagre, but are from
widely separated districts Of the state.
The Democratic primaries show
complete rundown of William j. Bryan
and the things for which he stands.
BRYAN made a three weeks campaign
OF the state to defeat Senator Hitch
cock. to nominate c. ". Bryan, his
brother, for Governor, on a prohibition
plank. and 20 create sentiment for pro-
hibition and against preparedness. lie
was candidate for delegate-at
and there was no organized opposition
TO him.
Returns already received give Hitch
cock, for Senator, three to one over l..
J. Dunn, Bryan's preferred candidate
Neville, for Governor, is running three
to one over Charles w. Bryan. Cow
boy Mayor Jim Dahlmsn, OF Omaha,
Bryan's dry" candidate for national
committeeman, probably will go to de-
feat in the anti-Bryan landslide.
The returns indicate that Bryan did
not receive the vote of the Germans
which he had expected because of his
fight against the Wilson policy OF pre-
paredness.
John L. Kennedy, Republican, for
United States Senator, is leading {. A.
Aldrich, his chief opponent, two 70
one, but the returns are all from Ken
nedy's conceded district.
c. J. Miles, snti-prohibition Republic
can, for Governor, is leading A. l.. SUIT
ton, "dry" candidate, two to one, with
other candidates far in the rear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
STATS ZEITUNG HOPES
FOR A COOL CONGRESS
German Editor Comments on
Wilson Submarine Controversy.

The Stats Zeitung says in an edi-
toral this morning:
president Wilson will to-day place
the submarine controversy with Ger
many before both houses in a joint
meeting. 1t is said that he has pre-
pared indictment papers in which II
Is stated that Germany has broken of
sacred pledges by sinking a number
of neutral vessels, among them some
with Americans on board.
"The purpose of this indictment IS
supposed to receive from Congress the
permission for breaking off the diplo-
matte relations with Germany and per
haps the entry of the United States
into the war on the side OF the Allied
powers. i, is hoped that Congress VIII
be to-day just as cool and sensible AS
il was few weeks ago when President
Wilson was endeavoring 10 break the
diplomatic relations on account Of
Germany's attitude in the question Of
arming merchantmen"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19

sion of Congress ne apparently was as
much surprised as the rest OF oihelai
Washington. Optimistic Throughout,
even when the diplomatic negotiations
seemed in tight corners and the fluon
discussed break appeared TO be lHihI-
nent. the ambu sador's confidence
NAMED mistaken tonight that irlehuIy
relations between his country ana 'he
United States would continue. ne eN-
pressed his opinion that everything
would come out all right in the end
Administration officials reflected
President Wilson's determination 10
have an ending 10 diplomatic negoua-
tions, which they feel have oroukn'
only promises which have been unfui,
FLIED and assurances which have turheu
out 10 be Of disputed meaning.
Note Almost an Ultimatum.
rrt;, .,-dav's Cabinet meeting, state.
ments were semi of'lciaiIy au'ho' 49, ~"
that n communication 10 Germany vas
beino nrenared. which would be in the
nature Of an ultimatum. recitinS long
lie, ~ Instructions of vessels IN VIC
iation of Germany's pledges. Win the
announcement Of the Presidents plan
~ lav tina situation before Congress
tbst nhase of the situation was De
clouded and no official would oi0"'
IL up. 49,. .ho. tho
Presidents address TO Congress WI
no a recital of lawless acts continulhg
over q long period, despite pieuges
cd assurances. II was pointed out
tbet il is entirely within the range
If possibilities that the President may
announce 10 Congress that he mas ue-
cidcd 70 break OFF relations with Ger
r,anv or declare that the last WORD o.
nrotest has been said, and that thefe
can be but one answer 10 continued
disregard of the lives and rights OF
neutrsls at sea. -. ~
The repeated declaration that 'ne
President would lay the entire situa-
lion before Congress before breahlhg
rclations was pointed to IN support
% the belief that, after presenting
the case TO Congress, commuhic"-
ION will be sent solemnly warning
Germany that more violations OF her
pledges can have only one result.
II lie possible. but contrary to Gus
tom. that diplomatic relations might
he broken without some communlca-
ton in the nature Of an ultimatuIn'
Il il likewise possible. but contrary
20 custom. that an ambassador might
be handed his passports, before ms
government had had opportunity 70
make answer TO final demand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
What Break with Berlin
Would Mean to America
Declaration of Hostte Need Not Follow but Peace Would
Be at Mercy of Next U-Boat Commander to
Endanger American Lives.

trouble. There are a dozen other such
precedent..
The position Of the United States in
the event Of diplomatic break would
be trying for these reasons, among
others:
We would be bound 20 preserve a
technical neutrality. and might find it
difficult not 70 lean too far toward the
Allies.
Making common cause with the Al
lies would result in unpleasantness,
short Of war. but perhaps lasting. Com
mercial relations with Germany would
be suspended Treaties would become
imperative and the value Of German
investments IN the United States would
be impaired.
Without war, then the weight carried
by a severance Of diplomatic relations
would have an effect chiefly moral, both
on this and on other neutral nations
for instance, Holland, Spain and Swed-
en-. These. and perhaps others, would
strain their diplomatic ears for the
first sound indicating something more
serious, watching always for possible
chance to pool with the winning side.
German Americans IN this country
would no doubt decide II was better
for their peace of mind 20 be more cir
cumspect in speech and act.
The United States would be in the
position Of having, in effect, outlawed
the great German nation. as u did the
barbarian, UueTts. That might induce
other neutrsls, probably Greece and
Rumania. 20 take sides in the conflict.
The effect Of discontinuance Of
friendly intercourse between this cOun-
try and Germany might have harm
ful effect on the possibility of our act
Ing as peacemaker Ordering or con
senting 10 such action would mean that
President Wilson had given up all
hope Of acting ~ go-between IN peace
parleys.
II would mean the taking over by an
other neutral nation Of the guarding
Of American interests in Germany and
o. the guarding OF Germanys in the
United States.
N would mean the withdrawal Of the
good Offices OF tho United States. of
Tered and accepted at the beginning Of
the war. In the handling Of similar du-
iies Tor the bclligorcnt nations In the
various countries ~ war
~ would mean the sending home Of
every one connected with the German
Embassy in Washington and the break
ing OF many warm personal friend.
ship.
With that The affair would pass into
history, always providing il ended there
instead Of with war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
TORPEDO JOKER A MISTAKE
Representative Sherley Asks Change In
Hammond Purchase.

What seemed to be joker in the
bill now before Congress providing for
the purchase By the government. il
tests proved it successful. OF John
Hays Hammond. jr.'s. wireless torpedo
was an unintentional error for which a
correction already has been arranged.
This developed yesterday when Repre-
sentative Sherley. Of Kentucky. wrote
10 Philip J. Roosevelt. editor of Amer
lean Defence" tina. the clause in the
bill explicitly providing for the pur-
chase of one torpedo unit. without
tests, for s&l7, 900 was mistake.
The statement from Representative
Shcrley evidently was inspired by a
letter Mr. Roosevelt wrote 10 Repre-
sentative Carew asking that the bill.
which carries an appropriation of 81
1877 900. he defeated. Mr.. Roosevelt de-
elared tho torpedo would be useless
in foggy weather or IL the air was
"jammsd' with wireless currents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
PROFESSOR DECLARES
FOR WOMAN PRESIDENT
Vassar Glass Applauds Stand of
E. n. Mills, Economist.

Poughkeepsie, n. Y. April ls.-Any
Vassar woman who thinks that she
could run the government better than
Woodrow Wilson, has but TO announce
the fact to Professor Elmer II. Mills,
head OF the Economics Department.
Then. she can count on two votes, II
she casts her ballot for herself.
For Professor Mills told his class
yesterday that while some persons
might object to having a woman for
the chief executive. do not hold to
that point Of view" The applause
lasted until time for the next recita-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
THE MURDER OF A HALF MILLION

r HAVE. before me a personal letter from
one of the aides attached to the staff or
Il General loire in which he writes me OF
the value of the motorcycle mitrailleuse and
Ire destructiveness as demonstrated in the
present war. quote portion OF that letter;
The motorcycle armed with small
mitrailleuse such as we now employ is much
more useful than the armored motor car. 1t
&c very small: one can come very near TO the
enemy without being seen; one can hide be-
hind trees bordering the road. make an at
tack upon an advance guard and get away
quickly and safely If the road is bad one
can take the muddy sides and avoid the big
holes, which are disastrous for heavy car
rage. One clever rider and good shot can do
great harm in few minutes AS soon as he
arrives at the place from which he wishes to
attack, he can put his mitraeuse in position
and destroy a patrol, or d convoy, or even
an advance guard, and speed back to his
own lines at eighty kilometres an hour. RE
can change his position so often and so
quickly that the enemy's detachment cannot
find his firing position. In the country he
offers only very small target compared
with the big side Of steel covered motor
car.
Three of our cycle mitrailleuse accom-
plished here yesterday d wonderful raid.
They heard that a German regiment was
going to enter music ahead, village. They
arrived in front of the column and hid be-
hind bushes. AS the first ranks of the Ger
mans entered our three men famed them
with the three motorcycle guns. Every man
in the German regiment was not only wound
ed. but killed. o.
If million Of our nobest men sprang to
service, armed themselves with clubs, knives
crowbars, revolvers, shotguns and rifles they
would be murdered as they advanced under
the range of the enemys shrapnel shell
throwers and rapid fire fan-sweeping guns
If we remain unprepared. half of our
million men will be slaughtered in this
way and then those who now advocate such
a system Of defence should be guilty of
murder in the second degree.
We can raise a million in a day
And we can send forward million men.
undrilled, unframed and only partially armed
% From personal letter to the writer from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19

TO meet the field artillery. the shrapnel and
the rapid fire machine guns OF the present
day warfare But if we do so we shall form
lakes in our fields our lowlands and our
meadows-out OF their blood!
Let us not 90 into the darkness again with
untitled lamps!
We have listened before to the Randolphs
and the Buchanans; we have listened to
those who preferred peace t-any price; we
have in the past needed those who wished
us to prepare only after the calamity was
upon us; we have followed those who feared
that sane preparation would turn us into a
military camp! And each time because of
our stupidity, we paid tragic price ten
fold too great!
1t is sad for nation to lose its men on the
battlefield. even when fighting for that which
is righteous; but it is vicious to live cowardly
in the face Of the evils which threaten us.
Let us be as willing to pay the just price
were the Christian martyrs at Rome; but let
us not by listening to false prophets, permit
ourselves to be once more forced to pay a
tragically vain. needlessly wasteful, wanton
toll Of blood.
Yet even this would not be the full price,
however Boston, New York, Philadelp hia
and Washington would be bombarded if we
refused to guarantee gigantic indemnties.
refused to abandon the Monroe Doctrine,
refused to turn over the trade Of South
America and the control of the Panama to
our foreign foe
Then would be compelled to take a
new position in the world Of afairsI 1t might
correspond to our present position as Per
STA status to-day corresponds to the station
she occupied before she was conquered by
Alexander; it might correspond to our pres
ent position as Spain present International
status compares with her 9TH century pros
perity and world power; it might correspond
to our present world status as little Holland
of to-day compares with the mighty Neither
lands of less than three centuries ago; and it
might correspond to our present supremacy
as the condition of Poland divided into Aus
TRAN, German and Russian provinces, CORE
spends to the position occupied by that re-
nowned kingdom before she was appor-
toned among the three hungry nations of her
day
member of the staff of General Joffre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
STRIKE WON, SAILORS SAY
Secretary Declares That Only Four
Companies Hold Out.

Only four steamship companies arc
still holding out against the demands
- the Eastern and Gulf Sailors As
ISOLATION. according TO G.. II. Brown.
the local secretary. Tho lines refus-
ing 10 grant increased wages to the
seamen IN the face of general strike
threatened 70 begin May are tho
Ward, Mallory. Southern Pacific and
clyde. The United Fruit Company de-
cided yesterday TO pay the proposed
Increase.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19

Washington. April ls~The POSI-
b,li.v OF q severance Of diplomatic re-
,.t,on. with Germany-the sending
horns OF her Ambassador and the re-
calling Of ours-brings delicate prob
lem, Of International law to the fore
ground. That such a course would In
ehtably mean war r. of course out OF
the question. 10 might increase the
peril Of II, bu. would not OF itself pre-
clp,tate it. It's effect upon the main
.enancs Of our present neutrality and
how far II would react morally on
other neutral nations are questions
more difhcul. TO resolve, as Is the
effect Il would have on our chance TO
b worlds peacemaker when the time
comes.
A breaking OF o, diplomatic rels-
lions has in all but one instance been
ultimately followed by war. II the
United States severed friendly rela-
'ons with Germany one more attack
submarine on a ship carrying
leans probably would DO the end
any does not want American re-
thrown unreservedly into the
lof the Allies. They are mex
sible.
Tough Italy and Austria are at war,
Germany and Italy are content with a
state Of suspended diplomatic rela-
tons. This prevents the seizure OF
German property In Italy.
Even " there were war between The
United States and Germany, however,
there could be no seizures o. property
or capital. The Prusso-American treaty
OF 1923 prohibits II. 1t allows the con.
hsestion Of ships. but provides for
\ their return 20 their owners AZ the end
OF the war.
Peru and Chill have long been with.
out diplomatic representation each with
the other. When the Emperor Maxi
milan WAS executed, in 1867. Austria
severed diplomatic relations with Mex
leo and they we're not resumed for
thirty years. The United States va,
without such relations with Mexico
during me period Of the ,Huer,a fag
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
YUAN AND REBELS FARLEY
Truce Declared-President Asked 10
Continue in Office.

Washington. April Is. An armistice
has been declared between Chinese
rebels and President Yuan Shin -kai and
peace negotiations are IN progress, the
State Department has been Informed
by the American Minister AZ Picking.
Prominent leaders Of both factions are
ondcavoring TO reunite the provinces.
The Chinese Legation also received
dispatches Of the same nature One
Of the provisions of tho armistice is
understood 20 be that Yuan Shih-kai
shall remain at the head Of the govern
ment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19

their posts TO engage in any civil pur-
suit for hire or otherwise, when it
would interfere with the employment
Of civilians, was passed.
On motion of Senator Thomas, an
amendment was adopted making it
criminal offence for civilians. with GER
tain exceptions. to wear army uniforms
or 10 refuse admission TO places OF pub
lie entertainment TO enlisted men in
uniform
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
Are We Prepared?

of of articles
huap td
be the careSt and most striking account
of nation wrtten.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19
You may hare asked
"What are short
term securities''
ADVERTISEMENTS.
w.

IN the financial state.
~ ment of a Trust
Company or Bank YOU
often see "Short Term
Securities" or "Matur.
ing Securities" listed in
the assets column.
Short Term Securities
are Understanding obi.
cations of railroads or
industrial corporations
due at a definite date, a
few months off. For this
reason they fluctuatc
very little in market
value. They are the
most readily marketable
form of investment Sc.
curity.
In the Columbia Trust
Company's published
statements, a liberal
share of its assets will
therefore be found in
such securities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-19

an army of 100000 II such an army
can be raised under the present volun.
teer system. The training Of the men
would take long time, too. 1t is one
thing 70 say that our army shall be o,
a certain size. but ii is another thing 70
make It that size"