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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
Deficit on Magazine.

In the report of the treasurer gen.
eral it was brought out that the publi
cation of the magazine had incurred
4 deficit of S9,64S.41. Miss Florence Il.
Finck, chairman of the magazine COM
mittee. made her report on this matter
this afternoon, and Miss Lincoln is pre-
pared to respond and present her side
If she can get recognition on the floor.
Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood, the chaplain
general, broached this controversy in
her report today when she said: DO
not let us forget that when the nation
al board looks for a report of our mag
azine from the editor and the bust
ness management they are in accord
ance with our law" She also said:
The cenSure of the board should
come when they neglect to carry out
the law laid down in the constitu-
tion not when trying to live up to it.
The only party, if we must have par
tiSanShip. should be to uphold the con-
stltution that has carried us through
the years and made this society one
of the most successfully organized in
the world.
Immediately following this Mrs Story
said: Without criticism of any report
that has been made here today. | want
to state that there is no business mana
ger of the magazine and that the only
Salarled officer is the editor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
State Delegations. D. A. R.,
Establish Headquarters:
Social Activities Planned

State delegations to the d. A. r.
congress have established headquar-
ters. and a number of social activities
have been arranged auxiliary to the
general program of hospitality and en-
tertainment for the congress
The headquarters of most of the
delegations are as follows:
Alabama-t Mrs. Mat
thew Brewster in charge at New vii.
lard. State regent, Mrs John l.. Cobbs
arkansas--Head and state
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
RESIGNATION Threat Stands.

The attitude which David Lloyd
$;eorue. the minister of munitions, will
assume toward Nh Asquith regarding
recruiting is somewhat of a puzzle to
the newspapers The Daily Graphic
comments as follows:
Lloyd Georges position is obscure
Apparently he has not resigned, but,
on the other hand, he has not with
drawn his threat to resign. He insists
upon a definite agreement between the
cabinet and ARMY council. He insists
that the policy pursued by the cabinet
regarding recruits shall be based upon
recommendations by the army council
.s 10 the armN's need of men.
tlovd George needs 10000 men for
nunition work and in advocating gen
eral compulsion he counts upon secur
ing for munition work those OF the
married men who are less adapted LOT
service in the field.
the Daily News urges the govern
,ant as a possible way out Of its diff
fculties, to make public the figures
,aached nv the army. The total mum
her Of men trained and in training and
fpures showing the number of men
already enlisted or to be enlisted under
,ha Derby scheme could be given. urges
the naner. which adds that this infor-
nation. far from being of use to the
anan,v would be an encouragement to
+ha lilies for the figures are enormous
Thev would be no encouragement to
the enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
German Steamers for Brazil.

RIO DE JANEIRO. April 1S.--It is Of
ficially announced that Germany has
authorized shipping companies to lease
to Brazil. for coast service and for the
length of the war. only, three steam
ships interned at Brazilian ports. under
condition thatt Brazil obtain from the
entente allies guarantee that these
ships will not be captured nor attacked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
MAINE MAN FOR WAR POST.
Former Mayor Of Portland Consid
cred for Assistant Secretary

William NJ 1ngraham. former mayor
of Portland Me. is being considered by
President Wilson and Secretary Baker
for assistant secretary of war
Mr.. Insraham has the backing of the
Maine senators. and with the elimina-
tion of Meredith Nicholson, the Indiana
author from consideration, it is under
stood the chances of MIR. Ingraham's
appointment are good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
Still Striving for Solution.

The decision came as a complete sur
prise to those not within the inner cir
Gle, but it later transplred that heSo-
tiations had been in progress during
the night and early morning with that
end in view.
Besides the cabinet meeting there was
a conference of the special committee
appointed to make a final effort to
bring about a solution of the problem.
but, like the cabinet, it was unable to
reach an agreement. and a postpone
ment of the premiers statement be-
came imperative unless an Immediate
breakup of the coalition was to be
faced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
Fighting on Austro-Italian Front.

ROME, April II. via London April
1S-Todays official communication
from the war office reports intense ar
tillery activity from Giudicaria to the
sugana valley and from the upper De-
cano to the upper But. An Austrian
attack in the Sugana valley, says the
statement was repulsed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
CAPITAL W|NSF|GHT
FOR LOWER RATES
Railroads Must Meet Demand
for More Favorable Freight
Charges.

Washin gton commercial organizations
and business men have won their fight
to force the Baltimore and Ohio and
Pennsylvania railroads and other rail-
roads participating in the traffic from
New York and other eastern points to
put in commodity rates to Washing
ton. The effect of the decision of the
interstate commerce commission today
is to provide lower rates on products
now moving into Washington, includ-
inf many articles of food.
The case was filed some months ago
by the Chamber of Commerce and Re-
tail Merchants Association and about
$50 individual merchants. The com
plainants sought reparation on ship
mentS made under the commodity rates.
but this was denied by the commission.
Seem to Call for Correction.
to Washington on the one hand and to
Fredericksburg. Richmond and Peters
burg on the other, presents a situation
of relative injustice to the business in
tereSts of Washington which would
seem to call for correction said the
commission, in it's opinion. The
freight charges on some articles of
commerce In leSS-than-carload lots
would be less to Washington if moved
on commodity rates to Frederick Sburg
and then on the local rate back, than
if moved to Washington direct"
The contention of the Washington
merchants that commodity rates should
apply on d like number of articles to
this city as to Richmond. Fredericks-
burg and Petersburg IL approved by
the commission. but the body did not
issue an order compelling the railroads
to put the rates in force, giving them
an opportunity to voluntarily adjust
their rates. in accordance with the
views expressed in the opinion.
May Revive Proceedings.
IF this is not done within sixty days
from the service of this report" the
opinion says, 'the complanants NAV
bring the matter to our attention by SUD-
Elemental petition, making the interested
carriers south of Washington parties.
whereupon the commission will further
consider the case and enter an appro-
pirate order
The commission reaffirms its opinion.
expressed in the previous Washington
rate case, in which it stated that water
competition was just as strong to Wash
ington as to the Virginia cities where the
railroads sought to maintain lower rates
on the same articles than to Washington
The application of the railroads for
permission to maintain lower rates TO
Fredericksburg. Richmond and Peters
burg than to Washington also was denied
by the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
Charges Russian Methods.

Go ahead and shoot" his captors re-
ported him as saying. 1T viii only
cause war between the United States
and Germany. You have no right to
invade this office. 1t is German terri
tory. These are Russian methods"
Won JgeI made "A similar statement
when arraigned later before Judge
Howe. Lacking a lawyer. he was told
by the court that his arraignment
would be postponed until later when
his plea that he had been Illegally ar
rested could be formally entered
Won lgel was detained in the federal
building i'll the meantime in the Gus
tody of the federal officers His assist
ant, Won Skaal, attempted during the
proceedings to get Count Won Bern
storm. the German ambassador at
Washington, on the telephone. He did
not have the telephone number and
after the operator had vainly tried to
ascertain it the call was Cancelled.
Others indicted We're Cant Haas
Tauscher, alleged agent OF the Krupps
in the United States and husband of
Nine. Johanna Gadski, the prima donna
Alfred a. Fritzen and Constantine Co
yani
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
No Mention of Villas Death.

Gen Funston's dispatches came last
night and are the fullest discussion of
his problems he yet has submitted.
They contain no mention of the report
ed death of villa. That was the only
hint Of their contents Secretary Baker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
"LAST WORD" OF U. S.
READY TO GO TO BERLIN
Nothing Develops at Cabinet Meet
ing to Prevent Dispatch of
American Note.
MAY GO FORWARD TONIGHT
Document Said to Be Most Vigorous
Diplomatic Paper President
and State Secretary Ever
Have Drafted.

Count Won Bernstorff. the Ger
man ambassador. acting under IN
I uctions from his government,
i to discuss the submarine crisis
IN general terms with Secretary
ansirs at j o'clock this alter
noon.
It was understood that the am
a-sad0r has no instructions to
discuss any specific case now in
controversy between the two gov
ernments. but to take up the sub
iect broadly and to seek the view
point OF the American govern
ment in the present situation.
There were some indications
TODAY that Ambassador Gerard
has been informed by the Berlin
foreign office OF its desire to meet
the wishes OF the United States
If it is shown that the channel
steamer Sussex was destl owed by
a submarine in violation OF the
German governments instruc-
tions and that Count Won Berps-
torff was authorized to make sush
a statement in general terms to
Secretary Lansing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
Specific Charges.

1t is charged that Won Papen planned
the conspiracy, that Tauscher supplied
the explosives and firearms and that
F'ritzen and Govani carried the dyna-
mite to Niagara Falls.
Capt. Tauscher was arrested several
days ago FritZen and Govanf are at
liberty. Federal authorities said .thev
did not expect to ask for the extra
dition of Capt Won Papen, but asserted
that his Indictment carried a certain
amount of punishment because he could
never return to the United States from
Germany without running the risk of
arrest and trial.
His Indictment was obtained. thew
said, because they believed whatever
stigma and Indictment carries should
be attached to his name. and as pos
sible warning of the abuse of dipIo-
matte privilege by representatives of
nations accredited to the United States.
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18

the delivery of four others by the
builders is expected any day.
The outstanding feature of recent
messages from the border were re-
ports to the War Department. that six
Mexicans who confessed to having
taken part in the raid on Columbus.
y. NJ, had been captured in Mexico
and sent to Columbus for trial by the
New Mexico state authorities. An
other official report relieved anxiety as
to the supply problem for the troops
at the front. 1t said the forces now
were fully supplied with the exception
of a small shipment of horseshoes and
clothing. which would go forward to-
morrow An ample supply of gasoline
was on hand. the message said. for the
motor trucks and aeroplanes.
Funston Asks Detailed Report.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. April 1s.-Gen.
Funston today asked that report he
made to him at once on the unofficial
rumor that a trainload Of forage
| shipped from JuareZ to Chihuahua and
| intended for the American troops had
| been seized by CarranZa authorities.
The arrival of some of the supplies
| sent to Chihuahua has been reported
| but no adyices that they had reached
the army had been received.
| Gen. Funston is awaiting the con-
frmation of the story that villa was
! dead. No American official has sent any
rerort other than unconfirmed reports
from Mexican officials.
Gen. Bell. reporting from Ell Paso to
Maj. Gen. Funston. gave it as his
opinion, after thorough an investi-
cation as he could make. that the re-
port of Villas death had been manu-
factured in Juarez. Consul Letcher.
who said he had been in communication
with Cusihuiriachic, also has failed to
verify the report.
Villa Has Chance to Escape.
If Francisco villa is not dead he has
now an excellent opportunity to escape
into territory far beyond the most ad-
vanced of the American detachments,
because the punitive force has pene
trated about as far south as it is going
with the present organization. Official
: admission that il was impossible to ex-
tend the main line of communication
south of Sateyo was taken today |"
mean that the field of operations would
be restricted to that district over which
detachnents of cavalry with provisions
for one two days could ride. Beyond
the arc of that fan Villa viii be safe. as
far as the Americans are concerned.
Gen Pershng is believed to have ca
planned in detail this phase of the sit
uation in report to Gen. Funston ana
to have made recommendations that
more effective facilities for the pursuit
of Villa be authorized. The drive of the
three cavalry columns to Parral and its
environS established the fact that every
force sent forward must depend wholly
on the quartermasterS with the mann
column for supplies. They were report
ed to have fallen back to Satevo. but
whether they have started out again To
beat the trails in the district beyond has
not been told.
officers here regard .the Parral incl
dent as indicating clearly that Gen.
Pershing's men now have TO guard them
selves not only against attack by Villa 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
Lloyd Georges About Face.

The special committee consisted OF
David Lloyd George, the minister of
munitions, who. putting all his old prln-
ciples behind him, has come out strong
" for compulsory service for all men
of military age, Field Marshal Earl
Kitchener secretary for war, who also
favors conscription; Gen. Sir William
Robertson, who is expected to follow
the course of his chief; Walter Hume
Long, president of the local government
board, representing the unionist mem
bers- in the cabinet, and Arthur Hen
de"son president of the board of edu-
cation who, like the labor party. is
opposed to any further extension of
compulsion.
Premier Asquith is expected to eX-
plain in the house of commons the
reasons for the poStponement of his
statement and will be asked when the
government decision Will be commu
nicated to parliament. Upon his an
swer will depend whether Sir Edward
Carson Will move his resolution de-
nandinE service for all men of mill
tary age
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
.FEELER FOR PEACE,
ANDRASSY THINKS
Speech by German Chancellor
Interpreted by Former
Hungarian Premier.

LONDON April IS. - The Morning
Posts Budapest correspondent sends the
following statement by Count julius An
drassy the former Hungarian premier,
published in Budapest, commenting on
the recent speech of the German chan
cellor, DR.. Won Bethmann Hollweg:
The speech is actually the first Of
fetal German feeler for peace. The
chancellor defines Germany's attitude
quite distinctly, explaining what he
wants from Russia, what he does not
want from France. what he intends to
do with Belgium and also his views on
financing the colonies. !
Basis for Peace Negotiations.
THE speech is basis whereupon
peace negotiations may be begun-con-
ditions which leave the door open to
counter demands. Every one of his re
marks is a possibility which carries the
germ of future developments and the
/ basis of further argument. The speech
PROVIDES an outline ol peace Wnlcn may
be reached.
IF Frenchmen read his words with
unbiased minds they Will see that Ger
I many wants only to safeguard her
, frontiers. The chancellor does not ask
! the annexation of Belgium but only
that Belgium shall not become a bull
wark of Anglo French forces. whence
| they could swoop down on Germany
| No Indemnity Demanded.
| "The demand for indemnity from
France has been dropped, and the only
word about indemnity is the suggestion
that Russia indemnify the population
of East Prussia for the devastation
done there.
/ LAS regards the German colonies, the
chancellor asks only that some of
them be returned. Germany will not
even press for the return of all of
| them. and considers only the proba bill
! ity of saving a few of tham'
The value of the German mark rose
sensationally on the Amsterdam ex-
change market yesterday on various
peace rumorS. Both French and Brit
ish money also showed slightly higher
quotations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
Note Not to Be Delayed.

The cabinet discussion of the sub
marine crisis today resulted in no
change in the situation. and 1T was an
nounced that nothing had come up to
prevent the dispatch of the American
note to Germany, as planned probably
tonight or tomorrow
Count Won Bernstorff's engagement to
discuss the situation with Secretary
Lansing in general terms late this aft
ernoon. 1t was indicated. will not delay
the sending of the note or cause any
u nge in it's terms.
Secretary Lansing and President Will
on conferred early this morning on
= communication to Germany on sub
a-ne warfare which the President
-ompleted last night.
The President probably will see
1airman Flood of the House foreign
fairs committee before the commune
cation is sent to Berlin. The docu-
irent was discussed today by the Presi-
lent and the cabinet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
No Change in Mexican Policy
Is the Decision of the Cabinet
r After Hearing Funston Report

would reveal The substance of the
message. the Secretary said, was be-
yond the realm of public discussion at
this time.
1t is understood that the reports
show Gen. Pershing's men to be south
now of the farthereSt southern point
at which Villas trail has been even in
definitely located. The pursuit appar-
entity is swinging to westward, into the
more mountainous regions.
Renewed sniping around Parral was
not reported to the department, al
though news dispatches from Gen.
Pershing's camp disclosed that Ameri-
can troops had again been fired upon by
CarranZa troops.
Necessity of Further Instructions.
War Department officials would mot
discuss the probable result of the con-
tinued hostility. 1t was intimated.
however, that even without this new
incident, Gen. Pershing might have
thought it necessary to call the de-
partments attention to the situation
very fully and to await further instruc-
tions. 1t was thought probable that he
would avoid amy possibility of further
clashes until he was advised as to the
wishes Of President Wilson.
In that event, it was said, 1t SEEM
ed probable that present OPERATIONS at
the front are of . limited charaq1er.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
American Activities Halted Because of
Serious Problem Arising From
"Sniping" by Carranzistas.
No Prospect of Resumption of Chase, According
to Dispatches From Front, Since UnproUoked
Attack on U. S. Troopers at Parral.

CAMP OF GEN. ]. ]. PERSIIING AT THE FRONT, April
~ by wireless Columbus N. NJ, April Is.Ihe
American OF Villa standst because OF unprovoked
upon by the nsubordinae soldiers Of
the Carranza garrison Parra.
party officers fired upon here last
of the Americans being injured this coming the
reports snpng responsible the belief that
expeditoay confronted with problem
ARMED RESISTANCE is LIKELY
PersFngs there seemed prospect the
There indications THAI
continuation pursuit would with
from Carranza that Villa col
Cuhuiriacfc had promised lead
have been buried last Friday,
generally discredted bv military authorities here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
Call Fight American Repulse.

Call Fight american Repulse."
Newspapers published in Chihuahua
city reached here today containing re-
ports of the attack upon the command
of Maj Frank Tompkins at Parral. Ac-
corling to these papers, Americans
were encamped in the Plaza de San
Juan when, despite the efforts of the
Carranza officials, the Mexican popu-
lace attacked them with firearms.
whereupon the caValrymen fought
back The affair was described as be-
ing repulse of the Americans, since
they retired to LammoS.
The newspapers pointed out that de-
spite the unfortunate occurrence there
was no friction between the American n
commander and the CarranZa authori-
ties in Parral both of whom were
working to establish permanent rela-
tons
Reports reaching here today from
Carranza sources said that conSl-
tutional force engaged a Villa com
mand under Gen. Lagraneas within a
few miles of this camp two nights ago
! two Carranza soldiers and one Villa
bandit being killed. 1t was detach-
ment of Gen. Larangas' force that at
tackled Gen. Pershing's escort train
near here Tuesday night
Americans Ambushed at Parral.
A report from Gen. Pershing gave
more details of the incident thai pre-
ceded Maj Tompkins' entry of Parral.
The report said it was at the insistent
invitation of a captain of Gen. Lozano's S
staff that caused Maj. Tompkins to
enter the city.
off "a
Maj Frank Tompkins received writ
ten threat from Gen. Lozano. COM
mander of the Carranza garrison at
Parral that the American troops would
be attacked if they advanced to the
city. According to the same officers.
the fight at Parral was the result of
treachery. Maj Tompkins' men being
ambushed by soldiers of the Parral
garrison.
What Expedition Has Accomplished.
A recapitulation of official reports OF
what the United States expedition has
accomplished and at what cost other
than financial shows the following
Villa bandits killed. seventy; wounded.
unknown; prisoners. six. American sol
diers killed, three: wounded, thirteen:
missing. one In addition forty civil
ians or CarranZa soldiers are reported
TO have been killed in the fighting at
wounded
aeroplane i'll Mexico also was reported
leaving three in active service. The
aviator Lieut.. Ira A. RAIDER. escaped
uniniured when the machine was
wrecked Four additional planes are
on route to the border by express, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-18
Creates Big Demonstration.

The biggest demonstration at the
morning session today was when it
was announced from the stage that the
debt on Memorial Continental Hall had
been reduced to $4,000. Mrs. Story
said that $4,000 had been paid today
and that the Indebtedness has been re-
duced 100000 during her term in Of
fee. The delegates cheered and an
plauded and it was many minutes be-
fore the national officers could con-
tinue with their reports.
Mrs. William A. Smoot, the orgaDiZin g.
secretary general, said that 1888 new
membership cards We're issued, there
were 1,033 designations, $50 dropped for
non-payment of dues and one expelled
She gave the actual membership as 81 :
996 and an admitted membership of
123.321. and claimed an actual increa Sc
of 4.693
Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood, The chapIain
general, was accorded an ovation when
Sne arose to make her report. She
waved her bouquet at cheering friends
in the audience. She said she wonder
ed II any other member has attended
every other one of the tWenty-six
congresses of the society
With extreme delicacy she Touched
upon the controversy over her right to
be recognized as the founder of the D..
y. X, when she gave few facts on
our organization of October II, 1890"
She described a meeting at her own
home when Wilson Gill representing
the Sons of New York, advised with
her regarding the organization of the
Daughters-the inference being that
guiding spirit in this organization
v ork.