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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
AGAINST
 BRITISH BLACKLIST
Fifty Firms Will Fight Trading With
 the Enemy Aet-Government h.

Washington, July 21.-Inquiry as to why certain business concerns in the United States have been placed on blacklist under Great Britain's trad ing with the enemy act were directed to the British government by the state department today through both the British embassy here and Anbas- sador Page at London.
 At the time MT. Polk had not heerd that Ambassador Page had been hand ed a memorandum by the British for eign office answering specific com plaints made in the American note This memorandum will serve to a1lay the impatience of the state depart ment only partially, however, as off, cia.ls are most anxious to receive a definite reply to the general protest against the interferences with mails between the United States and neu- tral countries.
 The understanding here that the French foreign office has sent to Lon don a draft of a note and that des- patch of the joint reply is being de- layed there.
 A request for general information concerning the application of the act to firm in the United States alracdy had been made informally to the Brit ish embassy as a preliminary step to formal representations. TOday's aC- tion was based upon complaints from the concerns about which the depart ment inquired.
 The action of Great Britain in plac- ing nearly 100 firms and corporations in this country on the so-called olark- list was discussed today at the Cabi- net meeting. IndigatiOn was express ed, but 1t was agreed that no course of action could be determined until | the statement department completely an investigation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
Overwhelming Vote for Largest Programme in
 Countrys History
BITTER FIGHT IN HOUSE IS ANTICIPATED
Two Democrats and Six Republicans Against the $3150OO 900 Appropriation, Calling for 157 Vessels Including 16 Capital Fighting Ships, in Next Three Years-$3,5OO- 900 for Aviation-Navy Yards to be Enlarged

Washington, July 21.-The naval appropriation with a three year build ing programme including the immedl- ate construction of four dreadnaughts, four great battle cruisers and 5S other craft, passed the senate late today by a vote of Il to 8. It carries $315, 826,- 843, or $45,857,588 more than the total as the measure passed the house.
 Many proposals to Curtail the enorm- ous building increases written into the measure by the senate naval commit tee were defeated overwhelmingly and as soon as final passage was announced the senate voted to insist on it's amendments and send the bill at once to conference.
 Long Struggle Expected in House. The house is expected to insist on it's building program, and a long struggle l is in prospect before agreement is reached.
 Two democrats, Senators Thomas 1 and Vardaman, and six republicans, l Senators Clapp, Curtis, GrOnna, La l Toilette, Norris and Works, voted l against the bill which has had the 1 support of leaders of both parties during the week of debate that pre- ceded passage.
 A seven hour speech by Senator La 1 Toilette against the measure and a clash between Senators Reed and Oliy- ! CT over the proposal to print as a
 
 1 Companys arguments against a gov 1 ernment armor plate plant delayed the 1 final vote. The Bethlehem's argu- ments were ordered printed by unani- nous consent during Senator Reeds i absence from the senate chamber. On his return he vainly sought reconsid- l eration charging that Senator Oliver as a nowner of steel stock, had voted 1 money into his own pocket by sup 1 porting the proposal.
 l Senators Ttllmann, Swanson and Lodge were appointed conferees on the bill. The House conferees will be | chosen Tuesday.
 157 Vessels in Three Years.
 Construction of 157 vessels, including 1 sixteen capital fighting ships, within three years at an estimated cost ot $588, ,180,576 is contemplated in the sen ate program, the largest ever proposed in congress. Of the total appropria- ttons in the bill $11O,726.16O Is for the l first years building expenditures. As it passed the house, the measure 1 made no provision for a cOntinUing
 building program and authorized only
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

pr. Landrith's nomination was unani- nous, for the other candidate had withdrawn.
 MT. Hanly's nomination came on tke first ballot had followed number of hurried conferences between advocates of the candidacy of William SuIzer, former governor of New York and several brief demonstrations in the latter's behalf which, however, were offset by the Outbursts of enthusiasm that followed every mention of MT, Hanly's name.
 The vote for MT HarIy was decis- i've. He received 40 votes, as against 18O for MT. SuIzer. Finley C. Hen drickson of Cumberland, Md, received 51 votes; James Gilbert Mason of New Jersey 10; ". P. Ferguson of Penn = sylvania 4, Sumner w. Haynes, In diana ?, and Henry Ford, Detroit, l.
 A motion to make MT. Hanly's nom ination unanimous was defeated when objections were offered by Eugene Chain of Arizona and a score of other delegates.
 After the nomination of pr. Land rith, the assembly arose, sang the DoxoIogy and ended a six-hour ses- sion, marking the close of the three day convention.
 The party platform, with but one change in the draft presented by the resolutions cOmmittee-the insertion of a plank declaring in favor Of the initiative, referendum, and recalI-was adopted early in the days session
 MT. Sulzer, who had remained at his hotel later characterized the con- ventiOn's action as a steam roller victory" but added:
 "As I was not a candidate for the nomination, am not disappointed that it has gone to Mr. Hanly.
 A resolution was adopted by the convention but not incorporated in the T019tfOTT11 f1EOT~iT7cr freedom in practice of Christian Science and chiropractic.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
AMERICAN BUSINESS MEN
 GOING TO BRAZIL
Sail From New York July 29 to Ad'
 vance Trade Relations.

Washington, July 21.-The Ameri- can Committee of Businessmen who will visit Brazil to advance the trade relations as a result of resolutions adopted at the Pan-American confer ence was announced today by the In ternationaI High Commission. The members are Charles L. Chandler of the Southern Railway. Chattanooga; w. G. Downs, United States cormer- cial attache at Rio Janeiro, Louis R. Gray and Frederico Lage, both of New York; Dr. Richard P. Stone. vice pres ident of the American International Corporation, New York; Thomas w. Streeter, vice president of the Latin American Corporation, and A. c. Weigler of Chattanooga. The commit tee will sail from New York July 29 and be in Brazil from Aug. 15 to Sept. l2
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
72 ships including five battle cruisers 1 an dnO dreadnaughts.

72 ShipS including live battle cruisers
 an dnO dreadnaughts.
 Sure of Six Big Ships at Once.
 Administration leaders regard it as
 practically certain that in the confer ences between the two houses at least
 four battle cruisers and two dread
 naughtS to be contracted for at once
 will be agreed upon. Miscellaneous appropriations carried
 in the bill include Sl1,000, 900 for gov
 ernment armor plate plants; $19, ,485,500
 to provide ammunition for ships to be built in the next two years; $3,30OO0O for batteries for merchant auxiiiarleS ($1 1650,0 900 available at Once;) $3,55OO,- 900 for aviation; $1,500,000 for naval experimental and research laboratory; S1,411,0 900 for government prOJectIle plant; S1,27O % for arming and equip ping the naval militia: $10,335,915 for maintenance and enlargement of pub lie stations, navy yards and docks; $50, ,226, ,912 for pay Of the navy. Other important features of the measure would provide for: Increasing the enlisted personnel Of | the navy from 54,000 to 74,000 and Of | the marine corps from 9,OOO to 14,5OO: Authorizing the president in time or l listed strength of the navy to 87,OOO national emergency to increase the en- and the marine corps to 17,400 men. Enlargement of Navy Yards. | Enlargement of navy yards, with 1 equipment for construction of capital ships and extension of government dry i docks for accommodation of largest | battleships.
 | Reorganization fthe naval militia on a similar basis with the regoranized l national guard.
 ] Organization of marine reserve, and l marine corps
 ] Incorporation of coast guard service with the navy in time of war. | Two ne wcutters for coast guard 1 Twenty per cent. bonus to contrac- | tors for construction of war craft with 1 contract time limits, and
 Increase of aviation stations and ad- dition to facilities for work of this l service.
 The bill passed the house June 2, and was reported to the senate by the naval affairs committee June 30 after 1 conferences had been held with Fresi- l dent Wilson, Secretary Daniels and navy department officials. Increases
 in the building program followed in 1 large measure the recommendation of ! the General Board of the Navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
MORE TROUBLE
 AWAITING cARRANZA
General Cantu in Lower California Says He'll Attack First Invaders.

Washington, July 21.-nauguration of Q campaign by the de facto govern ment of Mexico against General Can tu, governor. of Lower California, was reported today in advices transmitted to the war department by army of dcers on the border The department issued a statement saying it was re- ported that 4,O0O men had been ordered 10 GuayLnan to embark for Lower California ports.
 Governor Cantu has held aIoof from all factions in Mexico, issuing a for nal neutrality proclamation and Low CT California has been virtually an in dependent state since the war between Carranza and Villa began.
 When the de factO government ex- tended it's control over portions of Northern Mexico General Carranza sent an officer to take over command of the territory The governor re- fused to surrender his authority and put the official back on the line with that when a stable government had been established Lower California would poin it. He also served notice that either Carranza or Villa forces entering his territory would be at- tackled. An army has been maintained by Governor Cantu through the levy of a real estate tax. He has had fre- quent dealings with American officials over the water supply for the ImepriaI Valley region of California, and. as- sUred Secretary Lane, who called up on him in this regard some time ago, that Lower California was more pros porous and peaceful than at any prev ious time in it's history.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
FRENCH COLoNIALs
 SHOW CONSPICUOUS VALoR
Took 500 Prisoners and 12 Machine
 Guns in One Assault.


 Paris, July q. 6.1O p. m.-French colonial troops played a conspicuous part in the latest offensive along the River Somme. Immediately before the action Lieutenant Colonel L. told his men that they would have to measure arms with a powerful and well armed force. but. he said, T have seen you at work and I know I can count on you. Forwardi"
 Not long afterward, his men, in an lmpetuous assault captured three lines or Germa ntrenches 12 machine g7Jns and more than 500 prisoners Anoth- CT exploit occurred near Estres. An Infantry column entered subterrane- an fort, strongly defended by a ma chine gun section. Led by its chiefs. 1t attacked the works with such feroc- ity that the machine gunners were sur rounded and put out of action without being able to give the slightest resist ance. Only one Frenchman was wounded during the assault
 Not far from Belloy -en- -Santerre. near the Anliens-P -Peronne road, an of- fcer of the colonial troops was wound ed in the head by a bullet from a ma chlne gun. Almost blinded by blood he turned toward his men and said simply: "Avenge me-
 With these words his troops threw themselves upon their adversaries with the bayonet, says a witness.
 Among some of the prisoners taken In the vicinity of the Somme were Wurterburgers, Saxons, Bavarians and Prussians. For the most they were very young, averaging between seven teen to twenty years. The captivee included an entire company of a reg lment which took active part in the capture of Fort Vaux One of the prisoners admitted his regiment had been brought hastily from Verdun on July l2 and put immediately in the first line to replace Bavarian Land strum troops
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
Firms Organize in New York.

Firms Organize in New York.
 New York, July -Representatives of fifty of the 82 blacklisted by Great Britain under the trading with the enemy act met here today 10 form an organization to fight the action of the British government. Although the meeting lasted three hours the only public statement made at it's close was that it was unanimously decided to designate a committee of five to formulate a plan of action.
 It was learned from individual mem bers, however, that a temporary or ganizatiOn with officers had formed and that a course of action had been outlined.
 The meeting was held in the rooms of the German American Chamber o9 Commerce.
 But" said Heinrich Charles. s'sec- retary of the chamber, the impress sion must not go abroad that the chamber has any connection with the organization. The chamber merely extended to the blacklisted firms the courtesy of meeting here"
 Information is sought specifically regarding a number of firms, the names of which have not been made public by the department. There is no discussion of principles in the in qutry, that matter being left for at tentiOn after the American govern ment is fully informed on the facts.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
ANOTHER SUBMARINE
 EXPECTED MONDAY
DeutschIand's Captain Says He'll See Baltimore Friends Again in Few Weeks.


 Baltimore, Md, July 21.-Captain Paul KOenig and fourteen members of the crew of the submarine Deutschland were feted tonight by thousands of Baltimore citizens of German extrac- tion at a celebration at Canstatter Park under the auspices of the local branch of the German and Austrian Red Cross. Captain KOenig made a brief address in which he said:
 T will see you again within a few weeks"
 Congressman G. W. Edmunds of Philadelphia, visited the DeutschIand's s pier late this afternoon and asked Cap tain Rinson of the North German Lloyd steamer Neckar to permit him to board the Neckar for a view of the submarine. He was told that no more passes were being issued to tbe Neckar, but Captain Hinson invited him back on Monday, when anothery submarine just like the Deutschland will be in," he said. The staIwart ne gro guard at the entrance of the Neckar's pier was told that his ser vices would not be needed after to- day, but that he would be wanted next week when the Bremen arrived.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
FRENCH IMPORTATION LIMITED.
List of Prohibited Articles Contained
 in Decree Issued Friday.
Paris Ju1v 21 51O n.

Paris, July 21, 5.1O p. m.-The gov ernment today issued another decree prohibiting the further importation eX- cept for government purposes of cer- tain foreign products. Prominent in the list of prohibited articles are platinum, iron, steel, pure copper, lead, tin, zinc, nickel, mercury, anti mony and unmentioned minerals and also a great variety of iron and steel, including tool steel, steel rails, wire, pig iron, hoops. cables, railroad, street car or waterwheels. hubs, tires, axles and many sorts of wood and chemicals. The decree permits the taking of ship ments made before July IS, the day the president issued the decree.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

toms and military authorities soon after Villas raid upon Columbus. Two weeks ago the state and war depart ments agreed to lifting of restrictions upon exports of food and clothing and later to the movement of household good and of fuel in reasonable quanti- ties
 The treasury has been urging the broad order issued today to relieve freight congestion at the border ci- ties and accoromodate both Mexicans and American industrial firms in Mex leo.
 The munitions embargo probably will be maintained rigidIy until the differences between the United States and the defact0 government have been adjusted.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22

The intensity of the British and French attacks against tho German front north and south of the Somme l}iver iu Northern France appears to have Iessened greatly, according to the latest official statements. London de- c.ares a Iuu has set in on the British front and the Paris official statement of Friday night gives no activity along the whole front from North of the S0mme to Switzerland.
 In the salient of LipsIC rcdoubt, the Germans entered tho lines held by General Halg's forces. but were eject cd subsequently,, London asserts.
 Artillery Fire Along 27 Mile Front.
 The Anglo-French attacks against the German lines north and south of the S0mme on Thursday were fruit less, according to Berlin. except on a two mile front south of Hardecourt, where the Germans retired from first 10 second line trenches about eight hundred kilometres in the rear. The attack, Berlin states, was preceded by violent artillery fire on a front of more than 27 miles and was partiCi- pa-ed in by more than 100000 men. British Lost 2,5oo Men, Berlin Says. North of La Bassee and attack We'd Uesday by tlle British in the region of
 
 them. Berlin says, the Britishers los ing more than 2OOO men killed and nearly 500 men made prisoners.
 Dnisster Floods Check Russians.
 Floods on the Duiester preventing and advance further into Galicia from tlc south and east for the time being the Russians are driving In the Aus tro-Germans toward the northern Gal. -cllu border. below Nladimir-V -VOlynik. Central Powers Admit Retirement Both Berlin and Vienna admit the retirement Of part of General Von Linsiugen's forces from the region of The Confluence of the Styr and Lipa Rivers 10 Berestechk, mort hof Brody. Petrogrsd Claims 1,60o Prisoners. PerOgrad asserts the retirement of the AustrD Germans was the result of an iu1petuous attack in which more than 1,6oo prisoners were taken. Der In and Vienna say the withdrawal was made in the expectation of an de- E-loplng movement
 Russian Advances Against Turks.
 Turks.
 Tn addition to capturing Gumusk- haneh, 45 miles northwest of Baiburt the Russians in Turkish region are advancing in other sectors.
 Artillery fighting appears to occupy the opposing forces on the Austro- Italian front Eenerlly Rome, how ever. reports the capture of further trenches on Monte NaiO
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
Didn't Want to Leave Border,

San Antonio, Texas. July 21-Thom- as Connors, enlisted man in Battery c, the College Battery" of the First H. linois artillery, is one man who does not want to go home. Application made by relatives in Chicago resulted in the issuance by the war department of orders for his discharge. Connors. when informed of his release from the service vigorously protested to Gener- al Funston against his retirement pointing out that he has no dependent relatives. The suspension of the or der has been secured.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
PLAYING PARTY POLITICS
 WITH CHILD LABOR
Senator Hardwjck Scored Senate Re- publicans During Naval Debate.

Washington, July 21-The Child Labor bill which President Wilson is urging for passage before adjournment of congress got into the naval bill debate in the senate today when Sen ator Hardwick of Georgia charged that it evidently was the purpose of the re- pubicans of the senate ito play party politics with this great measure" He called attention to republican leader Gallinger's statement that republican senators were eager for its early pass age.
 T had no such purpose" Senator GaIIinger declared. T made the state nent because the people of the coun- try want the bill passed
 Senator HardwiCk declared the measure was unconstitutionaI and re- called that Senator Gallinger had said so last February. MT. Gallinger re- piled he still had doubt about its con- stitutionality but was willing to vote for it and leave the question to the courts.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
Russian Advances Against Turks.
 Turks.
BAVARlANs COUNTED
 1000 BRITISH DEAD
Berlin Claims RePuise at Frommes and
 Denies Allies Figures.

CStisa FlilGs Fi9uFeSs
 Berlin. July 21 via London 1o:45 p. m-The war office today gave out a contradiction Of the British official communication of Thursday sent by the POldhu wireless station that one battalion of the "11gth" regiment, con- sisting of HOO men, lost gS0 men and two other battalions of the same regi- ment each more than half their eff feCtive strength.
 With the purpose of stigmatizing such reports and tranquilizing the peo- pie at home" the German communi- cation continues, 'it may be remark ed the regiments entire losses in re- cent weeks until yesterday were hap oily slightly less than five hundred men. Therefore tts loss, however, de- ulorable in itself. amounts to only a quarter of the English auegation."
 18th On Ypres Salient
 The British press bureau appends a note to the German communication pointing out that the Poldhu messa ge mentioned the 19Oth regiment and not the l19th, which is the Wurttemburg regiment stationed on the Ypres sa- ient where it has had no serious fighting during the last four weeks" ]"
 If in that time" the press bureau continues, 'it lost five hundred men, this is a gratifying result. The loss es of the l90th regiment therefore re- illetll 'AlEIlD2eQ.
 First Trenches Abandoned at Harde-
 court.
 The statement admits that the Ger man line along a front about three kilometres (two miles) south of Hard ecourt was driven from it's first trench es into its second trenches, 800 me- tres in the rear. Enemy forces, the statement says, penetrated into the German salient at the wood of Yer mandovillers.
 Counted 2,Ooo Dead Britishers.
 "An attack by the Eugliss in the region of F'rOmmes on Wednesday was executed, we have established, by two strong dtvfsiones. The brave Bavarian division. before whose front the at- tack took place, counted on the ground in front of them more than two thous. and enemy killed and brought in hith- erto 481 prisoners including ten of fcers. and 16 machine guns. . ''On both sides of the Somme the enemy yesterday, as. was expected, prepared to deliver a main blow, but it failed after the strongest frey pre- narration over a. front of about forty kilometres (abodA gre mtles).
 2OooOoiT oiTakssPart>In Attacks.
 "Attacl1s3 3TeEek madeA from south of Pozferes -syWe5ttxz of Vernand doviHars, zSszaare ca11feen sse I1iyisThusl
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
Jesuit Priest Sentenced by Germans.

Amsterdam, July 21, via London, Il p. m.--+The sentence of a Jesuit priest, who>was condemned to die by the Ger
 man authorities in Belgium on ac-
 count of hts connection with the newspaper Libre Belgique, says the correspondent of the Tyd Dubar, has been cOmmuted to twelve years at hard labor and deportation 60 Ger many. The secret publication of the Iibre Belgique, the correspondent adds, continues despite German eff forts to discover the editors. and dspub- fishers, ee=-2Ss2 '--S-s " s%9 Az3 V
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
LEAST NEW CASES
 SINCE THIRD OF JULY
30 Victims on Friday-But Heat Will
 Increase Paralysis Numbers,

New. York, July 21.--AIthough re- ports to the department of health to- day showed only eighty new cases of infantile paralysis, the smallest mum ber since July 3, the authorities to- night warned the public not to be- come optimistic. Commissioner Hav. en Emerson asserted he would not be at all surprised if an increase instead of a decrease was shown by tomorrow. owing to the intense heat here.
 The fact that many nearby cities have quarantined against New York led today to a discussion of the ad- visibility of establishing a detention ,camp here
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-22
Whitman Against Preparedness Repeal

Whitman today declined to call a special session of the legislature to consider the repeal of five preparedness measures passed during the last ses- sion. He made this announcement at the conclusion of hearing at which a dozen men and women representa- lives of societies quaker and labor or ganizations had requested the extra EaSSiO0