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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
Italians at SalOniCa
Mean War on Germany

Active participation by Italian troops
in the Salonica campaign would mean
the existence of staJc Of war between
Germany and Italy. Germany is direct
ing the operations against the Allies
on this front and, as the official Ger
man reports show, has forces there.
Some Austrian troops also probably
are employed, and possibly Turks, but
the major portion of the army is made
Up of Bulgarians. Recent reports
have indicated the withdrawal OF Aus
trian troops from the Balkans for use
on the Russian and Italian fronts.
Italy, which has a considerable sur
plus of troops, has Oeen urged 20 take
a more active part In the Balkan opera
tions. but was believed TO have re-
Trained partly on account OF the fact
that she was not at war with Germany.
There have been several recent lndica-
lions, however, that declaration OF
hostiiities was forthcoming.
a commercial treaty between these
nations was abrogated, German court
ruled that Germany is actually, though
not formally, at war with Italy, and
last week 1t was reported that the de-
fence of Trieste would be taken over by
Germans. Italian participation in the
Balkan operations hitherto has been
limited TO occupation of the Albanian
port of Avlona, which was effected be-
fore Italy declared war on Austria
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22

might take 20 avert strike, IN the
event that the President fails to erect
a settlement. One bill contemplated
would provide for an cight-hour max
imum working day and the submission
of all other collateral issues 10 hroi
tration. Other plans suggested inciu1e
giving the President power temporarily
10 operate the roads. and again TO en-
mower the Interstate Commerce COM
mission to fix wages. as well as rates
Such a measure would have the sup
port of the railroads. q.
Members of the conference commit
tee Of managers pointed out to-day that
the Presidents declarations about
eight-hour basic working days being
sanctioned by the judgment of society
and conceded by the whole economic
movement Of the time were oontradicted
by a popular vote in California IN
1914. when the eight-hour principle IN
general application was defeated by a
two 10 one vote.
On the question Of the brotherhoods
changing front on arbitration since the
Newlands act was passed, Austin IS
Garretson, their spokesman, said To-
day:
"The railroad brotherhoods subscribe
10 the principle Of arbitration. what
they object to in the present instance
is application of the principle. as the
present case is one in which the men
feel that they could not get justice by
arbitration"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
UNDERSEA LINERS
TO BE BUILT HERE
Fore River Yards Already
Have Designs for
Large Boats.
ONE OF 5000 TONS
is CONTEMPLATED
Regular Schedule May Be
Maintained Between
u. S. and Europe.
Try telegraph 10 The Tribune ]


Quincy, Mass, Aug. 21.-Undersea
merchantmen to ply between America
and the blockaded ports Of Germany,
Austria and their allies may soon be
constructed by the Electric Boat Com
pany, of Fore River, which has designs
for their construction and believes that
there is a wide field for them at the
present time.
Presumably if they are built here
they will be operated on a schedule
competing with or supplementing that
maintained by the Deutschland and the
Bremen. The company had, in fact,
prepared plans for such craft even be-
fore war was declared. and OF late
these designs have been objects Of re-
newed interest there.
The design for the smallest boat calls
for a submarine of 1000 tons and that
for the largest Of 5000 tons. Vice
President G.. c. Dawson Of the Electric
Boat Company believes not only that
the undersea liners will have great
value during TIL war, but that they
can, with the advent of peace, be read
lily converted into surface liners with
few small changes.
Regular and frequent submarine ser
vice between this country and Germany
is not only practicable, but thoroughly
probable, in Mr.. Davison's opinion, pro-
vided the war lasts long. The Allied
blockade is as stringent as blockade
can be made, but the Deutschland ran
il. and the Deutschland's feat is within
the capabilities Of any submarine OF
equal power and cruising radius. j..
Mr.. Dawson says that the cost of
operation will not be heavy because of
the economical nature of the Diesel
engines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
R. R. Controversy Stirs
Bay State Employers

Worcester, Mass, Aug. 21.-At a
joint conference this afternoon of
members of the Employers Associa-
tion of Worcester County and the
Worcester branch, National Metal
Trades Association, President John
w. Harrington of the former organizai-
ton was authorized to send the fol-
lowing message TO the President;
"To President Woodrow Wilson, White
House, Washington, ID. G.
"Are we correct in our understand
ing that your plan for the settlement
of the present railroad controversy, by
changing the basis from ten-hour
to an eight-hour day, is equivalent to
a raise in the hourly rate Of wages OF
rs per cent?
your reply will answer a question
asked here, because of its important
bearing upon New England freight
rates and ultimately upon New Eng
land industries"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
ITALIANS CONSOLIDATE
POSITIONS ON CARSO
Austrian Artillery Especially
Active in the Trentino.

London. Aug. 2i.-The Italians Sao
have advanced in the region east Oh
Gorilla and or the Carso plateau arc
holding fast 20 the ground won' oe'O'
pving themselves with consolidating
recently captured positions. There ="
no important infantry activity on any
portion Of the Austro-ltalian ron,
Violent artillery duels, however, are -
progress, notably in the lrenl.n.'
where the Austrian gunners nave snV""
especial activity. ,..,,ou.
"Violent thunderstorms throusnOIi,,
the theatre Of operations dld 10. .i.'y;,ys
in the diminution of artillery actNl.!,
SAYS the Italian statement, ne eD =,
mv's batteries were especially ac',s -
Inc Treutino front and in the I w.
But Valley. They were answer,s,u lu :.
ours. which shelled the brave fA1o
effectively, interfering Win 'he NV
ment of trains. .ho Csrso
our troops are consolidating '"e
tions thew recently occupied. 81. I'D
Hostile artillery sheiled Ioil lag S
the Isonzo bridges without '"''
damage ...+ro-rfalian
front are recorded IN me Aat i9
Headquarters statement OF A-8'-
as follows: ...s,sl front
THE conditions on the 'oas''if H. me
Yesterday were rather qu.eSS ,..a our
lsonzo sector. northeast or ! "a a,esk
troops cleared the LETT oah MS. ~ and
hostile detachmcnt' near u 49,,
Rritof. taxing about htiy prison, the
"An Italian night attack az. ,sc Vic.
front Of the sector soutn OF a""nlsed"
mach Valley was completely i'P-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22

is another side 10 that story and the
same is true of the men who, they say,
c dn't report. do not know of any
drunkenness cases. If the company has
the goods on these men let it produce
them. We are anxious to settle these
cases on their merits"
Meet in Joint Conference.
The labor men were told the COM
pany would insist it had a right to
form and maintain its own organization
of employees and TO receive committees
from such an organization.
"If we agree to that. do the fourteen
men go back?" asked Louis Fridiger
and Hugh Frayne.
81 think they will" said the Mayor.
"All right, then" said the union law
yer; ego ahead. Well take care of that
other organization all right. Wen let
that 60"
The Mayor returned TO the room
where the representatives of the com
pany were waiting and told them of
the position of the union. Then the
leaders Of the union and the company
heads were brought together.
at is all settled" the Mayor told re-
porters while the leaders on both sides
were talking.
Mayor Issues Statement.
II was nearly o'clock before the
heads of the company and the rep
resentatives of the union signed the
agreement. While Fitzgerald and his
associates went 70 another room 10 re
port TO n committee Of workmen, head
ed by William Conway, Mr.. Mitchell
handed this statement 20 reporters:
! have been in conference through
out the entire day, first with rep
resentatives Of the men, then with
President Shonts, Mr.. Hediey and
Mr.. QuackenbuSh, OF the New York
Railways Company. then again with
Mr.. Fridigcr and Mr.. Fitzgerald and
Mr.. Frayne and others representing
the men. The upshot OF the confer
ence is that it is agreed:
First-At the personal request of
the Mayor, the New York Railways
Company will reinstate in their for
mer positions the men held and con-
victed Of offences committed in con-
nection with the strike.
Second The discharge Of the TWEEN
ty-eight men accused of stealing fares,
Of the two men accused of insubordi-
nation, of the two men accused OF
drunkenness, and the two men ac-
cused of failing 20 report, will be
submitted 10 arbitration 20 determine
whether or not these cases were in
fact discharges for the causes named
or for activities in the strike or in
connection with the union. The
above cases submitted to arbitration
having arisen during the strike or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
CALLS KAISER'S PEACE
TERMS INTOLERABLE
Asquith Denies Britain Holds the
Allies Back.

London, Aug. 21.-"The German gov
eminent has as yet shown no DISPOSE
ton to agree to peace except on terms
that would be intolerable or humilat-
ing to some of the Allies" said Premier
Asquith, replying IN the House of Com
mons to-day 20 Sir William Pollard
Byles. one Of the little group of peace
advocates.
"The suggestion Of DR.. zimmerman
German Under Secretary for Foreign
Affairs that the Entente is Influenced
by any pressure from Great Britain is
quite untrue" added the Premier.
Asked whether terms of any kind had
been suggested, Premier Asquith re-
piled: "Only what has been seen IN the
press; nothing official"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
MAYOR AVERTS
BIG CAR STRIKE
Continued from page !

lish." the Mayor told Mr.. Quacken-
bush, land ! do not see how 1t can be
read 10 mean anything more or less
than the reinstatement OF all the men
who struck
Mr.. Ouackenbush agreed this was so
II the Unemployment clause was read
alone. but he maintained it should be
read in conjunction with the preceding
clause. which gives the company sole
jurisdiction in matters of efficiency.
Tf." said he, "to use an extreme
case. a man committed murder during
the strike. the company would not be
justified in putting him in charge Of
car"
at couldn't very we'll" said the
Mevor. "He would be in jail
Then the discussion swung to TWEEN
weight men discharged for alleged
failure to turn in fares, two discharged
for drunkenness, two for insubOrdina-
ton and two for failing 10 report for
duty. These men, Mr.. Hedley insisted,
were proper subjects for discipline.
This matter. the Mayor thought, could
be easily adjusted. The question Of
the company forming its own organ
ization 10 rival the union was then
taken up.
Union Agrees to Arbitrate.
Mr.. Shonts, who had allowed Mr.
Hedley to do most Of the talking on
the question of the fourteen men, in
sisted that on this the position Of the
company was correct and that It had
an absolute and unquestionable right
to assist its employees in forming any
kind Of organization, provided 1t did
not use compulsion. This right, the
company men argued, could not be
waived or amended, nor could any other
meaning be read into the original peace
treaty.
This ended the discussion and the
labor men were again sent for. They
were told the Mayor would see that
the fourteen men were reinstated, but
that the cases Of the thirty-four seemed
to be in a different class and ought to
be arbitrated.
THAT is all right" said Fitzgerald;
"if men have been stealing We don't
want them, but the company has got TO
prove it's case. We don't want any
DRINKS about. either SO far as insub-
ordination is concerned. there probably
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
Mexican Workmen in u. S.
Urged Not to Join R. X. Strike

Mexico City, Aug. 21.-General Can
dido Aguilar, Minister of Foreign At
fairs, issued a circular to-day to all
Mexican consuls in the United States,
instructing them to urge all Mexican
employees Of American railroads to
take no part in any strike.
The idea expressed is that they
preserve neutrality, although no ef-
fort is made in the circu lar to urge
Mexicans to remain at work as strike
breakers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
Rumania in Position
to Deal Powerful Blow

The entry of Rumania into the war
on the side of the Entente would mean
the forging of another link in the chain
of foes surrounding the Central Pow
ers. The material aid which Rum2lia
could give would be of very import
ant character. She has had between
500 900 and 100000 troops modified for
almost year, and her army is reputed
to be one of the best equipped and
trained in Europe.
Apart from possible Russian rein
forcement, Rumania would be in posi-
ton to deal a powerful blow at Bull
garia from the north in conjunction
with the Allies drive from the south.
Il has been generally understood that
Russia has been willing to concede the
province of Bessarabia, the population
of which is largely Rumanian, in re-
turn for Rumanian cooperation IN the
war Bessarabia is $4,000 square miles
in extent and has a population Of al
most two millions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
NAVY CHARTERS GOLFERS
Wreck of Hector Caused Further
Shortage.

Owing to the wreck of the collier
Hector and the shortage OF GOLFERS on
the Atlantic coast il has been necessary
for the Navy Department to charter a
number Of coal carriers. On July is
the department closed contract win
the japanese steamer Fokuku Msru Tor
the transportation Of 5000 tons OF coal
20 Guantanamo at $3.50 per ton, says
"The Army and Navy Journal" To the
Luckenbach Steamship Company a con-
tract for the transportation by barges
Of 1000 tons of coal 70 Portsmouth and
10000 tons 20 Boston at 1925 per ton
was let. These are the largest con-
tracts for short hsuls that have been
let by the Navy Department in recent
years. II probably will be in the mar
ket for more tonnage in the future on
account of the extensive need Tor col
liers on the Pacific Coast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
Bremen Agents Lease
Pier at New London

Norfolk. Aug. 21.-Captain Cullison,
Of the tug Hansl, formerly the
Thomas F. Timmins, said to-day It
was true that the Eastern Forward.
ing Company, TO which the cargo OF
the German submarine merchantmen
Deutschland was assigned, has leased
pier at New London, Conn. Pre-
vous reports that such step had
been taken in anticipation Of the ar
rival there of the Bremen. sister ship
Of the Deutschland. have been denied.
II was reported in German circles
here to-day that the Hansl, which con-
voyed the Deutschland in American
waters. would go to New London be-
fore the end Of the month, and that
much Of the movable property of
the Eastern Forwarding Company
would be taken there from Baltimore.
According to this story the Bremen
left a German port August Ia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22

more than 5000O,OOO n year to about
Tour.nfths Of the train employees, or
loss than one seventh Of all railroad
EMPLOYEES. In other words. an unfair
wage prcferment would be granted,
without investigation and under threat
of a national strike, 10 one man J."
seven in the railroad sef-ice. g.. :.
"If these wage demands are Just, IN
whole or in part, then a public ul-
burial. appointed by tho President, as
wo have urged, would speedily so oe-
termine.
"The weight of public opinion must
determine this issue. We cannot De,
licve that II il the calm judgment Oh
the country that we should sacrlnce
the principle of arbitration in nous,
trial disputes, under threat TO tie up
the commerce of the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
Somebody's Luggage" Delayed.

Changes in the opening dates of two
forthcoming Shubert plays were made
known yesterday. Somebody's Lug
gage" the premiere of which was sched-
uled for tonight at the Forty ghth
Street Theatre, will be sen on Thurs
day evening instead, and the new Eng
lish farce, "A Little Bit of Fluff" will
be revealed on Saturday evening to
avoid conflict with next weeks many
openings. II is to be seen at the Thir-
ty-ninth Street Theatre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22

not alarmed at the prospect OF Ru-
mania entering the war. In official
circles the situation is viewed calmly,
and similar attitude is being main
tanned in Vienna. According to reliable
sources in Bulgaria, the prospect of war
with Rumania remains popular, owing
to the desire of the Bulgsrians to re-
gain Dobrudja, territory lying along
the Black Sea, which was lost by the
Treaty of Bucharest in 1913.
Meanwhile, the Central Powers have
bought another 1000 carloads of beans
and peas of this years Rumanian crop,
and shipments from Germany to Ru-
mania of industrial products by means
Of the Danube or through trains con-
tinue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
GERMANS REMIT FINE
IMPOSED ON BRUSSELS
City Had Refused To Be Pun"
ished for Fete Day Celebration.

Amsterdam, Aug. 81. - The Echo
Beige" says it learns that General Won
Kissing, Governor General OF the oocu-
pied portions of Belgium. has RENTED
the fine of $4,000 tS250,000) imposed
on the city of Brussels for celebrating
the Belgian national fete day, July q,
which the municipality had refused to
pay on the ground that it was illegal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
BRITISH MUNITIONS
PLANT BLOWN UP
Serious Loss of Life Feared,
Saws Official Statement.

London Aug. 21.-Serious loss OF life
is feared as the result of an explosion
in a munitions plant in Yorkshire this
afternoon, says an official statement
issued this evening. No figures on the
casualties are given.
"An explosion took place this after
noon az a munitions factory in YORK
shire" says the statement. Full de-
tails are not yet at hand. but the loss
of life appears to be serious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22

don believes that this move means also
the opening of an offensive by the
Italian forces at Valona.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22

Immediately thereafter are to be con-
sidered in class by themselves, and
not TO be taken as presidents in deal
ing with similar cases hereafter.
JOHN PURROY Mitchell,
Mayor
The Mayor said both sides signed
his statement and that il alone con-
stituted their formal agreement He
said there was some difficulty in reach
ing the agreement, but nothing seri-
GUS"
Trouble Over, Says Mitchell.
"Do you expect any further trouble ?"
the Mayor was asked.
81 DO not. | am going to Plattsburg
at $3.50 tonight, and | am not coming
back until September s. | have been
trying to get Mr. Straus by wire and
stop his returning here. 1t is too bad
he should have long, hard trip for
nothing"
Leaving the Mayors office, Mr..
Shonts was smiling. He said the May
or would explain everything.
Boys, there won't be any strike. the
fourteen men are going back 70 work,
and | think that's about ALL he added.
Wont you gentlemen let me have
a picture OF you three with Fitzgerald,
Fridiger and Frayne?" a news photog-
rapher asked the company men.
Mr.. Hedley jumped aside.
"Not much" said he. And have Z.
shot all over the country"
Meanwhile, Fitzgerald was having
trouble with the Conway committee.
Finally he led the men into the May
or's Office.
"They want to be sure the fourteen
men are going back 20 work-that
there is 10 Misunderstanding, he said
THAT is right. The men go back TO
work" said the Mayor, and the doubt
ing ones retired.
Subway Men Organizing.
"Organizing by the company is not
important enough to quarrel about
TO the extent of strike, at least"
Fitzgerald told reporters.
"Some victory. isn't it?" a reporter
remarked to Hugh Frayne.
Let's not talk about victory one way
or the other" said the agent of the
federation. Roasting gets nothing.
We are satisfied things have come out
as they have and there is no desire 70
shout about it,"
Fitzgerald said the work Of organic
ing the Il" and subway employees was
progressing and that il was probable
their demands will be ready within
twenty-four hours.
Il do not look for any trouble there"
he said. 1--WE have the men, and the
company knows it."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
Days Official Reports
on Balkan Operations

Paris. Aug. 2f.-The French Off
cidL report on operations IN the Bat
kGns says:
On August 20 the Allied forces at
Salonica took the offensive on the en-
tire front. On the right wing the
Anglo-French forces have crossed the
Struma and are attacking the enemy
on the ACCOMPLISHMENTS Tapalava
front northwest of Seres). They arc
in contact with a position strongly
held by the enemy at Barakli teight
kilometres southeast of Demirhissarl
In the centre, violent artillery &C
tions are taking place on the southern
slope of the Veles Mountain and on
both banks of the Vardar. In the re-
gion extending from Lake Dorian to
the Vardar the Allies have CONSOLE
dated positions they occupied on the
preceding day.
On the left wing. in the mountain
GUS region between the German ana
Moclenica Rivers. the Serbian troops
have taken the first line trenches OF
the Bulgarians on the Heights Of XII.
kuruz. and have occupied the forts OF
Kaimakcelar. On the extreme LETT
after inflicting heavy losses on the
Bulgarians debouching from Florina
and Banica, they had TO abandon TINS
latter place and have established
themselves on heights situated TO the
cast The battle is continuing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
ALLIES FORCE
STRUMA RIVER

Continued from page !
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
Berlin, Aug. 21.-To-ddy's German

Berlin, Aug. 2t.-To-ddys German
report says:
South and southeast Of Florinna we
gained the Wei Hill and Malareka
Ridge. East of Banica the Serbian po-
81. ons on the Malka Niezeplanina were
stormcd. All efforts of the enemy to
recapture Dmieaat Jeri were fru!tless.
Near Gumnica a weak enemy attack
was beaten off. Southeast Of Lake
Doiran spirited artillery duels are IN
progress.
Sofa. Aug. Qf.-The Bulgarian
headquarters statement Of august II
is as folloics:
The entire 18th French Cavalry Di-
vision participated in the previously
reported battle of August !.
The cnemy's artillery continued its
fire against our positions south and
w,st Of Lake Dorian. HIS infantry at
tackled at two points, but met with
heavy losses when coming within range
of our fire and was forced to retreat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-22
BERLIN EXPECTS
RUMANIA BREAK

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