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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
BRITAIN TO KEEP SEA GRIP
Nations May BE Formally Iold
Legal Blockade IL On.
lBy Gable TO The Tribune ]

Iondou. Jan. 12.-The settlement Of
the submarine issue. combined with
the possibility of an American note
regarding British contraband proce-
dure. has given rise to much considera-
tion here.
There is general feeling Of regret
that the word reprisal was used when
the blockade was instituted to offset
submarine piracy. instead Of an open
declaration Of a blockade.
Anyhow. it is safe to assume that
there will not be the slightest relaXa-
tion Of the navy's grip on account OF
Germany's promises. the probable So
luton being that neutrals will be for
mally notified that an actual blockade
according to international law, has
been put in operation.
In contrast with German methods,
however. Great Britain does congratu-
late herself on the fact that during
.bc whole course Of its naval opera
tions since the German submarine cam
pairu was inaugurated not single
neutral life has been jeOpardlzed or
To.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
WILSON AFTER HYPHEN VOTE
Lewis hiding by suggesting German
American for Chicago Office.

Washington. Jan - Senator Lewis,
Of Illinois, is cooperating heartily with
the White House in trying TO win the
favor of the German voters by giving
German-AmerIcans postmasterships.
The administration has been seeking a
prominent German-American who was
also a good Tammany worker. as out
lined in The Tribune to-day. for Post
master Of New York City. In line with
this policy. Senator Lewis recommend
ed to-day four German-Americans Of
Chicago. any OF whom would be salts
factory as postmaster of that city.
The men recommended by Senator
Lewis were Oscar f. Mayer. Ernest
Kruetjen. William Schlake and Charlie
Brewer The four also have the in
dorscmcut Of Governor Dunno Of Hi
uois.
Senator Lewis told the President he
should 20 West for a man 70 fill the
place of Justice Lamar on the Supreme
bench. lie suggested Governor Dunno.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
ROOSEVELT BLUFFED
THE ANGRY KAISER
No "Watchful Waiting in Ven
ezuela Case, Says POindexter.


Washington. Jan. 12-Senator Poin-
dexter. in attacking the Presidents
"watchful waiting" policy in Mexico.
told in the Senate this afternoon Ger
tain intimate details Of how Roosevelt.
IT, lQo2. hro"gh. he Kaiser to terms
when the German Emperor threatened
an infringement upon the Monroe Doc
trine.
Germany had thresteaei % seize a
Venezuelan port TO force payment OF
certain debts, and Roosevelt protested,
Senator Poindexter began. Germany
refused arbitration and threatened 70
lombard a Venezuelan port.
"President Roosevelt summoned the
German Ambassador" said Senator
Poiudexter. "and informed hlm that the
American squadron. then in the Carib-
bean under command Of Admiral
Dewey. would in ten days be given or
dcrs 10 proceed 10 the Venezuelan
coast and prevent any attempt TO seize
or attack any port. The ambassador
protested that his government had al
ready refused arbitration Roosevelt
replied that he was simply giving in
formation that might be of interest
"No word came from Germany for
week. when the German Ambassador
called on President Roosevelt on an
other matter A. the close OF this sec
ond interview Roosevelt informed the
ambassador that. since Germany had
not replied regarding IT'S Venezuelan
bombardment plans. the time before
sending Dewey would be shortened and
that in forty-eight hours the American
feet would have orders to sail unless
Germany was heard from. The Kaiser
within thirty-six hours. offered 10 arbl-
trate with Venezuela and gave up MS
5ombardment plans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
MESSAGE TO CARRANZA.

Washington. Jan. l2--Foowing is the text OF
Secretary Lansing's communication to Consul Sill
man. Qucretaro, for presentation to General Car
rama:
"On January 10 c. r. Watson, chairman of the
Mine and Smelter Operators Association, OF Chi
huahua, and the general manager of the Coshui-
rachic Mining Company with fifteen of his sssoci-
atcs all representative Americans, while route
from Chihuahua to their mine at Coshuirachic
taken off the train forty miles west Of Chi
huahua City by bands operating under the drec
ton OF General Villa. stripped naked and delib-
crately shot and killed. Their bodies are being
brought to FL Paso.
1T is stated these men murdered because
they were Americans. and were killed in accord
snce with the general policy publicly announced re
Gently by Villa. This atrocious act occurred within
few miles of Chihuahua City, in territory an
nounced &c be in control Of the Carranza forces.
The Villa bands roaming about in Western Chi
huahua publicly threaten all Americans with death
occupation Of Chihuahua by Obregon's forces many
Americans returned 10 Chihuahua to resume opera
tons, with the consent of the military authorities
OF the de facto government
Urgently bring the foregoing to the attention
OF General Carranza, and request that he order inn
mediate and efficient pursuit. capture and punish
ment OF the perpetrators OF the dastardly crime
above mentioned Also strongly urge immediate
dispatch OF adequate forces to the various mining
camps in the State of Chihuahua
Request TO be informed OF action taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
Mexican Crime Will Not Stop WQtchfu Waiting
LANSING ON THE MEXICAN MURDERS
STATEMENT TO AMERICANS.


Washington. Jan. l2,--Secretary Lansing issued
to-day the following statement:
I'm October The department sent the strongest
kind OF instructions TO the consus in the states OF
Chihuahua and Sonora. calling upon them TO use
every means in their power to persuade Americans
10 leave Immediately for United States territory,
and these consus were instructed to employ spc-
cial riders TO carry this message to Americans
located in isolated sections. few out
Some. regardless of the disturbed conditions ex-
isting in Mexico did not heed the warning.
1T was only two or three weeks ago that Villa
detained thirty Americans in the very district in
which the unfortunate Americans now reported
killed met their death. Great alarm was felt for
the safety Of these thirty Americans. Recently the
Villistas are said 10 have stated that they would
kill Americans in Chihuahua territory in order 70
force American intervention
within the last week or ten days three employees
of the Hearst ranch in Chihuahua, near the place
where Americans now reported slain were re-
ported to have been executed. Two of these three
employees made their appearance at FL Paso some
days ago. but the third appears to have been killed
The department. feels that it took every possible
precauton to prevent Americans from exposing
their lives in region where guerilla warfare is in
rot followed.
Every step will be taken that the pcrpe-
traitors of this dastardy crime are apprehcnded and
punished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
GUNS DETAIN STEAMSHIP
The Giuseppe Verdi Held in Port Until
Armament Question Is Settled.

The Giuseppe Verdi, which arrived
Thursday with two guns mounted on
the stern, did not sail as scheduled yes
terday. Nearly six hundred passengers
spent last night on board, but Dudley
Field Malone. Collector Of the Port,
said the ship would not receive clear
ance papers until the question Of her
armament IS settled At Washington.
The guns are still m position.
Officers Of the ship said the sailing
was DELAYED until an agreement could
be reached between the State Depart
ment and the Italian Ambassador at
Washington officials Of the ltslisna
Transatlantica Line said that the guns
would be dismounted on request by the
government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
TRAPPED BY SAMARITAN COP
Fallen Stranger Had Pocketful of
Watches and Jewels.

Oscar Peede is locked up AT the both
Street police station cursing the kindly
attitude Of Patrolman John Taylor.
Pcede stumbled on the stairs of an ele-
waited station yesterday morning. lay
lor went 20 his assistance.
.Its all right; don't bother at all
nrotested Peede. backing away.
But the patrolman took the injured
man 70 the Harlem Hospital. He waited
there until physician had dressed the
wounds; then, while holding Peede's
overcoat. noticed a suspicious bulging.
lie found five watches and other Jew,
elrv. Then the polite policeman locked
up his guest as burglar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
LONDON RID OF AIR RAIDS
DR.. W. II. Vincent. of Colonial Corps,
Tells Of Zeppelin Defeats.

London repulsed twelve attempted
Zeppelin raids during December, chiefly
with a large feet Of aeroplanes. ac-
cording to Dr. ". II. Vincent. Of the
Colonial Medical Corps, who arrived
Yesterday on the Philadelphia. Three
Of the invading aircraft were destroyed
he said.
Elaborate precautions have been
taken 10 guard against air raids. the
doctor added, and now whenever
bomb strikes in London a fire COMPANY
and medical squad can be on the spot
in five minutes. Military men now con
slider London practically safe from Yep
pelins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
KAISER IS WORSE;
PRINCES CALLED
Sudden Change Brings More
Specialists. London Hears.

London. Jan. T. \ report reached
London tonight that the Kaiser had
been taken suddenly worse.
Two specialists and the Imperial
Princes had been hurriedly summoned
TO Berlin from the front, II was said.
Paris. Jan. T. A Rome dispatch 20
the journal" says II has been learned
from the Duke Of Adragna, brother OF
the wife Of Prince Won Buelow. ex-
German Chancellor. that on account
of Emperor Williams illness the prince
has been summoned suddenly TO Berlin
rom Switzerland. where he has been
staying for several months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
HUERTA DYING IN Ell PAS0
Family Called and Last Sacrament
Giyen-Indicted in San Antonio.

FL, Psso. Texas, Jan. I2.-The death
Of Victoriano Huerta, once Provisional
President of Mexico, was momentarily
expected tonight.
At 4 o'clock the final sacrament was
administered. and at 5:55 the Huerta
family was called to his bedside. A
statement has been issued by his fam
fly that the end Is near.
San Antonio. Jan. 12.-General Vic
toriano Huerta, his former purchasing
agent, Jose B. Rather, and ten others
were indicted here late to-day by a
federal grand jury for conspiracy to
violate the neutrality laws.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
Undertaken Dies at Wake.

Death I'M the past, present ana iu'uI'
lenses attended the wake OF nomas
!. O'Connor at 500 West forty-lourtn
street. last night. While recalling thS
Gaelic football exploits OF ms deau
friend. John DOWney, an undertaKeI' o'
44O West Thirty-ninth street, We
seized with heart disease. lie IelI ueao
ocross the casket. In an adjoining
room. Mrs O'Connor is dying OF tuber
cu,t slA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
Asauith Wins Labor Members.

The result appears TO have been due
partv 10 evidences that the country IA
vors the measure and partly to Mr..
Asquith's facility at conciliation. The
Premier held a conference with the eH-
ccutiye committee Of the Labor party
and Labor members Of the House Of
Commons this aftcrnoo'. al which he
induced the three Labor members or
the ministry TO withdraw their reslgna-
tions temporarily.
The weakening Of the opposition to
Continued ON page :. column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
But Wilson Plans No
Change in His
Policy.
DEMAND SENT
TO CARRANZA
Lansing Asks That Ban
dts Be Punished and
Camps Guarded.
MEXICAN BANDITS
MURDER RANCHMAN

FL Paso, Texas, Jan. t2.-Bart
Kramer. son of a ranchman in the
Guerrero district. about 100 miles
from the scene OF the recent masss-
ere of foreigners, has been killed
by bandits. according 10 word to
night from the Madero Lumber
Company employees at MADEIRA, Chi
huahua
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13

Washington. Jan. l2.-There will
be no change in policy toward Mexico
as a result Of the slaughter Of
Americans Monday. State Depart 4
ment officials announced to-day. A
demand for the pursuit. capture and
punishment Of the bandits was sent
by Secretary Lansing to-day to Cen
era; Carranza. At the same time the
Secretary explained carefully why
Americans in Mexico are not entitled
TO protection.
An indefinite continuance Of the
policy Of watchful waiting rs de
duced by observers here from those
facts. The message 10 Carranza
transmitted through the American
Consul who follows him about the
country-is put in strong language,
but in this case. it is declared. the
administration has given public no
tlce that it intends to add the incl
dent to the long list Of outrages on
Americans in Mexico without any
change in attitude.
This policy of inaction was decided
on despite demands in Congress for
an end of watchful waiting. The out
burst OF attacks on the admlnistra-
ton paralleled the situation during
the Huerta crisis two years ago.
"Compromising. side-stepping, pro
crastinating. apologetic and un-
American" were the terms applied
by Senator Borah, Of Idaho. 20 the
Wilson policy.
Moves for Intervention
Senator Sherman, Republican, pro-
nosed ioint intervention by the Pan
American nations, but his resolution
was referred without action 20 the
Foreign Relations Committee. The
most significant development in the
debate eme when Chairman Stone
Of the Foreign Relations Committee.
himself a Democrat, declared that II
General Carranza proved himself
unfit TO restore order there is only
one thing to DO. and that is to 90
down there armed and intervene
For the present he counselled leav-
ing the situation in the hands OF
President Wilson.
Secretary Lansing, responding to
day 20 request that he distinguish
between the status Of Americans on
belligerent vessels and that Of Ameri-
cans in Mexico. said:
"The high seas are common 20 every
nation. Territory Is always under the
sovereignty of nation. The nation
can do what it pleases within that ter
ritory. On the high seas. a non-com-
batant. neutral or belligerent, has the
right 70 pass 70 and from without hay-
ing his life endangered.
In the territory Of a nation he has
only the right 20 pass 20 and fro with
the consent OF the authorities. II II
ia uncertain who the authorities are
he runs the danger OF the loss OF lib
erty or even OF life"
Must Show Negligence.
State Department officials say that
the question Of Carranza's responsible
itv is one OF fact. and that until more
details are received il will be impossi-
BILE TO hold aim accountable for the
crime. In order TO place the responsl-
bilitv on Carranza it will be necessary
TO show that he neglected 20 take rea-
sonable precautions or that his forces
were remiss in the performance o.
their duty.
Unless. therefore. Information 20
such effect IS received the State De
partment will be content with efforts
70 spprehend and punish the offenders.
officials say that the present case. a.
It snnsars from the facts already u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13

Merton E Lewis. Of Rochester, cnalr-
nan Of Tie executive committee Of the
republican State Committee. said:
The declaration Of the Progressives
., lnicago on Tuesday does not sur
l'lse me. That party has been dom
"sled from its birth by Colonel Roose-
'eu Whatever can be said of the Col
Vlei no one viii dispute that he is, and
a"ays has been, ultra-American. He
eg, great crisis which this country
WI Doe compelled to face. No one can
''H ho" soon The situation will become
ee1',. hc realizes also that the Demo
G",c party is without leaders who can
' trusted to guide the country through
period Of great trial and possibly
s.va' danger Because of this he viii
o' MAKE himself responsible for the
''C'ecNon OF President Wilson.
,.... 90 not believe that he will be per
-lt,eo TO dictate the choice Of the Re
t-gnean National Convention. but he
SSoi -o ms followers viii influence that
any clean. capable Republican. with
soOg record, or TO record, on plat
rs, eehand protection for Amer-
tSo N..'1ehs everywhere and asserting
Of ~ pose OF maintaining the dignity
s,...C american government and its in
h. .'",'ons' Will, iu my opinion, command
sr.. support aud the support of his
Co'aau.s;, Cf'nus, This is d Republican year. Tho
idsS, de-. ,..,, Enows that. A Republican Pres
- "ill be elected I'm November. lie
IN, .i in"oWs % that. Better for him. and
s ,6s al Progressives. TO have a share in
vss 'esll' and be i'm a position 70 adj
strne, luiure policies. than 20 OBJ
0,.eNnd ana te forever ostracised."
n1 p,.' Meiiarg. who managed Colo
time ESooi,e{,e.l's campaign up TO the
csre59 9e Dolied the 1912 convention. de-
ave MAJ s.at the action Of the Progress
,oasaeated 10 sed that the Colonel wsS '~5rC, trvine,
Ct tbe De p me nomination for President
Colonel "spu3iican '.o.l1ican party, and that the
En..l; would be an active candidate
at tie proper tima
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
Rurton. M'Call and
Root Also Presiden-
tial Possibilities.
THINKS COLONEL
WILL BRING AID
Ticket viii Satisfy Moose
by Giving Them Share in
Naming Candidate.

.aA -. .b.
Ihs olive of"l'Ch e~'e'''eN = -
YrsTess.ve Ns-ioAa4 O0'N'''' .'se a. -
nv was taken as sort o. m@''eF VI
wsrse By loeal and state Nepuo''SA
leaders yesterday mere was q sens
Q: relief manifest however '-iA' ''N
prospects Of AA''eo opp0s'''0" " q
wilson second term naa pee" more o.
t.slly assured.
Several determined points Of view de-
vslopei from authoritative Republican
sources ir regard 90 the national STU
s..oa and Che possible "'n'i "'' q '0i' %
ne ''' -s.5s.. hose, o.
p.t-...- Rational Convention
"' N'F 49,, -,
''-'a 10y | .t..-s;sa+o 80. Mould ba
second '''- nc 1I',.'.,' n,.-S~ 49,. 1.a,,,4 :
o. o.'-1''1''-' ~ - ,ba colonel
1'''a''' NC 80 - - lid srD-
Al n'' 10
'l~ -.-s-..s. MA, for
NJ p'-.t,;..u Ies5ersbip IN view al
49, ...- sr,~sne Court Justice
T...-. ... senator Theodore r.
p-,.o, Of Ohio. Governor Samuel ".
v,rsu . massachusetts, 4lG E,ihu
Y...-..,..,,. ros.;bfites.
rss5s-. who had talked recently to
No, lose 10 Colonel Roosevelt said
h., the Colonel himself was in gra, G
i.n,.. % Che advjssbilitv Of his run
,.,. f., President again under any
,.-le,,..sr,es which might develop.
u...os Cots sunnor,.
,.. -. .bo
1aa... ' '..''. C.-.,..oo ov
"'! l0..'n" -, ,.os,.rda,.
.5..e5 si,.-;scsrt in some
-- unos E, ALIGNMENT
'--' '' o,, ,.-,n,od hoo, ro;nt-
WIN ''' ''' '--' - poo+ 90 =
1s MS '''s,, '' -. -. rece,t
'4''lo@'7' '-''' 0' '''o --t..oo,o,
,--.-,..,. .bo co,n-
''d other leaders 'n'o's ''0', -''o -
uy. lc said that where severn ''"'. ''''
sco the sentiment had been focused on
n. p... .... .r.-5 ,o.sav Was toward
Justice hughes.
The Rcnubicans will nominate d
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
Lay Under Bank Quiet.

IL lay there perfectly quiet. ! could
look i'm the direction in which Watson
was running. saw that they were not
shooting at me, and. thinking they be-
lieyed me already dead, took chance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
VOTES PILE UP
FOR CONFUSION
Labor Won Over on Sec
ond Reading
Yields Cabinet.


London. Jan. t.. Amid great en-
.huslasm. a motion to reject the com
ppision bill was defeated in the House
Of Commons tonight. The vote, an
nounced AZ II o'clock. was iSl to 80.
The House. yielding to request OF
Premier Asqui'h, agreed 70 the second
reading of tho bill without division.
The vote was chiefly interesting on
account Of the changed attitude Of
many OF the lOj members who opposed
Il on the first reading.
The Nationalists abstained from vot-
ing. The minority was composed OF
little party of Liberals, led By Sir
John Simon. and the anti-conscrip-
tionists section of the Laborites.
Henderson Speaks for Bill.
The feature of the second days de
bate was brilliant speech in favor
Of the bill By Arthur Henderson. Prcsi-
dent of the Board Of Education. from
in front of the Ministerial bench. The
House was greatly impressed by his
declaration that Earl Kitchener had
told him that all the mon who had at
tested, and large portion Of the 6oO,-
600 single men who had not attested'
besides a great number Of married who
had not attested. would be required
for victory.
Mr. Henderson said it was great
satisfaction 20 him that because of deli
mite assurances given his friends and
himself by the Premier, in the name OF
the whole Cabinet, he was able to re-
main for the present in the coalition
ministry. This fact would be regarded
At home and abroad as a symbol Of the
nations unity.
William Brace and George II. Roberts
viii probably remain members Of the
ministry until the Labor party meets
Al Bristol the end Of January and de-
cides upon a policy toward the military
.crvice bilL
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Necessary to Save Serbs.

The note sets forth that this step Is
-aker "in order 20 save these heroic
soldiers from famine and destruction.
and that the island Of Corfu has been
Continued on page :. column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
WEATHER

Rain to-day; fair and colder to-mor.
row, with southern gales.
Full Report on Page ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
THRUST AT CALAIS FAILED.

Calais the French
Channel base for operations England Had
London might have been parad Bremen and
Coninu ued on page %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-13
GUARANTEE

Your Money Bach
II You Want It.
KsuorsaI Faos, Coiss-~ i
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1916-08-16
Cotton Futures Act

Washington, D. c., Aug. 15.-The an
nual appropriation bill for the Depart
ment of Agriculture just passed by
Congress contains a re-enactment, eff
fectiyc Sept. LIST, 1916, of the United
States cotton futures act, with few
changes. Section II OF the present
law, which taxes orders sent abroad
for the making of future contracts on
foreign cotton exchanges unless GER
tain conditions were complied with,
will be omitted.
A new section known as ga is in
serted in the bill, which provides an
optional contract under which parties
may, by agreement, without being
subject to tax, contract that under
certain specified conG:tions the buyer
NAV demand delivery of the basis
grade named in the contract
Another modification which will be
of interest and assistance to the trade
is the authority conferred on the Sec
rotary Of Agriculture. in case OF dis
Eoutes, to include in his findings, 81 IN
though only one question be referred,
complete classification of the cotton
for the purpose of delivery on future
contracts Under the old law, the au-
thority of the Secretary was confined
to determination of the specific ques
ton of grade, quality, or length OF the
staple referred to him by the parties
In other words, if the dispute involv-
ed grade only, and cotton was found
to be gin-cut, which is a question OF
quality, the Secretary had no authorl-
ty to include statement as to gin-cut
in his findings.
Government officials in charge of
the mater call especial attention to
| the fact that the new act will not be-
come effective until Sept, list, 1916
and the old act of August IS, 1914, will
remain in full force until the beginning
Of next month.
The rules and regulations of both
Departments, with slight notifications
and additions necessitated by the
changes made in law, will be reissued
shortly after approv,i of the bill by
the President, so that there will be
no disturbance whatsoever to the trade
The official cotton standards of the
United States, heretofore established,
will be readoptd and promptly promul
gated so as to be in force whenthe new
act becomes operative.