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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
HOUSE VOTES AGAINST
FILIPINO LIBERTY
Iccaines 10 Endorse Promise 10 LIB
crate Iskands In Four
Years Time.

Washington, May 1.-The House OF
Representatives tonight refused to ac-
cept the Senate proposal. under which
the Philippines would be promised in
dependence within four years, As 1t
was finally accepted by the House.
not a single vestise of the Senate bill
remained
The House rejected every proposal
advanced by the administration forces
which contemplated promise OF
Philippine independence In any do.
finite length Of time. As finally pass
ed. tho measure was similar to that
framed by the House Insular Affairs
Committee IN the last Congress, and
passed by the Hous. nj that time The
measure was accompanied by 4 pre-
amble declaring tho intention OF the
United Etates to FREQ the Phiiippines
ms soon az stable government can
he established there
The historic anniversary of the bat
tie Of Manila Bay. the bitterness of
tina legislative struggle and the ds-
lection from the administration, all
added to the strained situation.
Throughout the struggle the House
was in An uproar and floor and gal
teries we're crowded to the limit. The
debate developed a flood OF bitter
of the administration and It's
policy was denounced by the Eepub-
llcan SIDE of the Chambat,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
WON'T BE BI UFFED BY OREGON
ARMY WILL STAY UNTIL ITS WORK Is DONE
SIX SHIPS SUNK AND
THIRTEEN LOSE LIVES

London May Three British aux
Hilary naval vessels were reported sunk
today, with a total known loss of thir-
teen lives.
The armed yacht Aegusa. command
ed by Captain T. r. walker. and the
British mine-swe eper Nasturtiun, Lieu
tenant Commander Lloyd, were sent TO
the bottom by mines in tho Mediter-
ranean, according to announcenlen ;
tonight by the admiralty. Six OF tho
AeRusa crew are missing. as well as
seven from the Nasturtium.
The third admiralty vessel lost was
the steamship city OF Lucknow, OF
8677 tons.
Another British steamship the Hem
donhall. Of 3sa4 tong. bound iron
Portland, Maine, for Rotterdam. vat
lost and a British fishing vessel, thf
Blessing. also was sent to the bottom
In addition. the Norwegian steam
ship Mod Of 6s4 tons. from Christlania
was sunk.
No lives were reported lost or any
Of the vessels other than the Aegusa
and Nasturtium.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
TENTATIVE COMPROMISE
REACHED ON ARMY BILL
House and Senate Coaferees Agree ON
Peace Establishment Of 1s0ooo
10 Be Expanded In War.

Washington, May 1.-The House and
Senate conferees today reached a ten
tative oomprom.ss on the army reor-
ganiEation bill. by which the strength
of the regular army In times Of pencs
will be fixed at 1850. oe0 men,
The House bill provided for lac. 900
and the Senate measure for 100000.
The agreement includes also the
senate provisions for the EXPANSION Of
the army I'm times of emergency which
would bring the total war strength up
to about $4,000 men
Tho volunteer army provisions IF the
senate bill and the changes made in
the State militia features have not
been taken up for Moderation.
1t was found necessary, before any
Roadway could be made to reach sot,r.
working basis upon the siHe of tho reg
nlar army. After reaching this terts-
tive agreement, the conferees spent the
time over details which do not affect
the vital questions involved
Although the. Senate adoptad the
volunteer army plan by u narrow ma
jerityt tho conferees will stand cut for
1t until instructed by the 2snate to
yield, In view of the concession to
the House in the matter OF the size
of the regular army, II IL believed the
Senate will insist upon its volunteer
than aver Aa effort liz heing made by
the -coDferees 10 reconcile all differ
saess during ths present week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
FARER LINER PATRIA'S
SECOND CLOSE CALL

New York, May 1.-The Faher liner
Patria, which arrived today from Ma
pies, reported that on her last outward
voyage she narrowly escaped destruc-
ton by a torpedo fred from sub
marine In the Mediterranean The tor
pedo missed the vessel by not more
than ten feet, the officers declared. At
the time OF the attack the Patria was
passing the southerly part of sardinia
and running at full speed The sub
marine did not show Itself, and no
reriscope was seen but the officers and
many OF the passengers saw the wake
Of the torpedo and followed It after
IL had flashed by The ship. The Patria
was not armed when the attack was
made. but she carried a gun on her
after deck on her arrival today. This
is the second time she has escaped de-
struotior hy a torpedo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
NEW PROHIBITION LAWS
BRING down DROUGHT
IN G[0RGIA'S GASES
i Yesterday Was First on Which Effect
of Dry Laws Enacted By Last
Legislature Was Felt.
GOVERNOR TELLS PEOPLE
GEORGIA Is ON TRIAL
Most of the (reorgians Decide 10 Climb
Onto Water Wagon, Though Some
Ia, In Stock--Two Quarts Month
Arc Allowed

Atlanta. Ga May To-day marx
ed the beginning of the drought IN
Georgia. In MANY cities where GASES
4'st-++--i'-@e-ft-- --cxTstrTrce- DeroTe -tFe
passage of stringent dry laws by the
last Legislature. there were some few
rather mournful scenes during the
last hours of the reign of old j
Barleycorn, There occurred nothing
disastrous. however, save TO those into
whose pockets came profits from
transactions IN alcoholic beverages
and the people of the State are look
ing forward 20 an era OF happiness
and prosperity similar to those which
other really dry States are enioyins
In most If the cities and communi-
ties in the State the people had been
looking forward to the date. May |,
when the new laws would he effecti~e
and those who must have little OF
the liquors now banned. stocked up.
or decided to quit the stuff alto
gether. Most OF them decided TO ouit.
What New Laws Do.
The laws now in effect carry, with
them weight which will make ii
hard for the lovers of malt and alco-
hoh~ stimulant> TO get their drinks AS
the law not only prohibits tho sale in
the state. but limits the amount a
man shall receive in a month. closes
the locker clubs and prohibits liquor
advertisements i'll periodicals and
daily newspapers.
1t Will be necessary. therefore, for
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
Thousand Prisoners Taken
and Leaders Advise General
Surrender
HUNDREDS SENT TO
ENGLAND FOR TRIAL
Conditions Rapidly Becoming
Normal 7 Throughout Ireland,
All Persons in Arms Giving
Up Fight

Dublin, May t.--Whole-ale sur
renders of ins,urecfiouary bodies
in all affected parts of ireland
emphasized the complete collapse
of the revolution. Local leaders,
acting on the advice of Pro
,isional President" j. Ii, pcarse,
yielded in unconditional sub
mission to the military authori-
ties. The military authorities
have not ascertained the total
casualties. 1t Il believed they will
exceed 500, counting both sides.
There were more than 100
wounded Sim Feinars In the Col
lege Of surgeons. and nineteen
dead 4xserc found in rebel
stronghold that the soldiers cap
turcd III the Junction of Penn
broke and LansdOwne Roads.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
PRINCE TROUBETZSKOY
IS BADLY INJURED

New York. May Prince Paul
Troubstxskoy was thrown from his
horse on the bridal path IN Central
Park this afternoon and severely ia
tured. He was hurried 10 his apart
ment at the Hotel Majestic, where
three physiciaus were called IN. Il
Is feared he has suffered internal in
turtes. The prince and princess were
out riding followed BY their two ST.
herian bloodhounas The dogs were
chasing the horses and barking. sud
denly the princes horse SHE'D and fell.
With the prince under him. The prIu-
cess summoned help.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
Prepared Way Yesterday by
Long Continued and Most
Violent Cannonade
FRENCH FIRE BRINGS
ATTACK TO HALT
Attempt on Part of Germans
to Retake Lost Positions Is
Met by Overwhelming Bar
rier Fire

London. May I.-FeiiovvtnE the
collapse of attacks delivered with
his full strength against the re-. .
Gently regained French trenches at
Deadman and Cumieres. the Crown
Prince today directed with redou-
bfed strength terrific csnnonade
against the French lines.
As result OF their losses of the
night before. described In the
French commu nicmtion as "enor-
NOUS" the Germans made no fresh
attempt to leave their trenches
during the day. That they contem-
plate Is new storming attack west
of the Mouse IL indicated, however
by the violence of their bonn ba I'd
ment.
Just as dusk was settling last even
ing dense masses OF Germans swept
from out their trenches at Hcadman
and Ewarmed against the French pc
sitions. They sought to reCapture
trenches lost in the French counter
offensive of the previous daY.
while the French machine gun fire
raked the front ranks, flaming bar
rier curtain was turned upon tho sup
porting forces and the entire attack
dead.
simultaneous attack delivered
with some power in the Cumieres re
Eton enabled the Germans TO regain
for = moment trench section recent
lY lost to them. The footing. "a hich
was secured only alter three desperate
ssllies was lost again whei, the
Franch swept forward in a counter
attack.
Acroplane lombard ment.
Roth PARIS and Berlin report great
activity hy hombardins squadrons OF
aeroplanes OfficIal reports of the
fighting follow;
Midnight official. In Belgium our az
tttrprv- 7rtd grE5gr rfsuraEp 70 rhe rfer.
man trenches in front of Steenstraett
and Boestnghe In the Arsonne there
WAS mining activity at La Fillemort
We occupied the southern edge OF g
crater made 10y the explosion OF one
Of our mines. We directed a concen-
trated artillery fire against the Ger
man organizations at Courtes Chausse:
and the Cheppy GODS.
In the region OF Verdun there wa.
violent bomhsrdment Of our posi-
toms on the left of the Meuse.
On the right hank of the Meuse hotf
artilleries were active in the sectors Of
Pepper Hill and Douaumont.
On the rest of the front there is ~
important event to record, exceptions
the usual caunonsding.
Aviation; During the month OF Apr!
our battle planes. which display ed
great activity. especially in the region
Of Verdun, secured very appreciate
results in numerous air battles. dur
ing which they always maintained an
incontes;ible advantage. Our .pilotE
were abK to bring down thirty-'ne
German aeropianes. Of which nine fell
within our lines and twenty-five were
seen by our observers to fall In flames
OF were completely disabled within the
German lines, During the same pc
riod six French machines were defeat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
Richmond Mecca of Live Wires
From Dozen Cities Here to
- Do and to See Big Stunts
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
BE HELD THIS MORNING
Afternoon viii Be Spent at
Country Club and Baseball
Game - Bigger Doings at
Night

stunts is the little word that Will
play big part III the doings of the
Rotarians of an even dozen cities
Richmond and eleven others--@ hose
Rotary clubs comprise the Rotary or
ganization of the Fourth Distficf, The
States Of North and South Carolina
and Virginia, which today holds Its
conference a. 10 o'clock al the Rich
mon,i Hot.l. bout two hoH.~ VIII
ne given over to the business session,
over which David 4. Sites, Cover ao~
Of the district, Will preside. aud the
rest of the dny will be spent in see
ing Richmond, visiting the Country
Club. seeing & bail game and dong
other thinga. stunts
There will he some three hundred
visitors here. They will begin to an
rive about 1850 o'clock by boa: from
down the James and by tram froal
Down Home. and sishborInk cities
IN South Caroline. They viii BE Inet
al the wharf of the Virginia NastCs-
/. ton Company, aud at the Byrd Street
and the Main Street stations. by mem
| bers of The Richmopd Rotary Club,
who viii play hosts during this day
Third Rally i'm Series.
This Rotary rally In the third IN a
series OF the most unusual. not To ssy
ella horate entertainments Of business
men By husiness men with business
forgotten for the time. The first was
had IN Norfolk, something more than
q year sgo, when the Norfolk Rotary
Club entertained the others The Sec
ond was in Raleigh. y, c., wn IN =
SIN larger gathering OF Ro vs
saw the Carolina capital Today's viii
he the largest in point OF attendance
and the biggest IN point OF detngs.
The general committee on reception
and entertainment arrangements is
! headed by T. G. Sydnor, who Is as
sisted by the following sub commit
: ree- hracz,,
. Harry Y Cole. finance
J. a Gawthrop. registration.
George w Rogers badges and pro-
gram.
George a. Mortiand. automobiles
Fl. II Hester, wagons. truck. and
'surreys"
Alvin NJ Smith, vaudeville and
cabaret
Benjamin w wilson. baseball -ri
pink lemonade.
G. L Jack RabhiD Beardsley.
stunts" and 'capere''
John @. Corley, band and orchestra.
Thomas B. McAdams, country club.
S. T. Atkinson, hotel and deuots
Walter Cottrell, refreshments
Howard d. Bryant, music master.
franz Apt. fioral decorations
" Il. Morton, sergeant at arms
Horace F. Smith, chaperon.
Homes of the Visitors.
ne cities whose Rotary clubs will
send representatives are Ashe>ille.
Durham, Raleigh. Wilmington and
Winsfon-Salem in North Carolina;
Greenville and Spar,anburg I'm South
Carolina. and Hampton. Newport
News, Norfolk and Roanoke All will
come by rail save those from Norfolk,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
ENGLISH WOULD HAVE
CITY DOCK FENCED IN

Councilman English last night in
troduced at the meeting OF Common
Council ii resolution directing City
Council to appropriate sufficient sum
to the credit of the Administrative
Board for the erection OF suitable
fence or barrier to enclose the city
dock in order to prevent accidents.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
DUBLIN rs OFFICIALLY
DECLARED TO BIZ SAFE

Lonesas. May dublin has been
cleared OF the reyolutionists and tho
city has officially been declared safe,
Other parts Of Ireland are reported
quiet.
One thousand Sim Fem prisoners
have been taken in Dublin alone.
Nearly half of these have beer sent
10 England, probably for trial These
latter updouhtedly include the leaders
of the Dublin revolt
General French Issues Statement
General Sir John French, COM
rnander -in-chief OF the Home Forces,
Confined on Second Page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
SMOOTH SAILING ON
BELT-LlNE PROJECT

A resolution authorizing the Mayor
TO accept deed OF dedication from
the Richmond, Fredertcksbura and
Potomac Railroad Company for land
upon which TO widen Monument Ave-
nue. III the Belt IAne crossing. Was
adopted last night by Common Coun-
Gil, without dissenting vote
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
CITY FARM PROJECT TO
FINANCE COMMITTEE

The resolution recommended by
the Council Committee on Utilities,
providing for the purchase of the
Newstead farm, on James River, eight
miles below Richmond, to be used as
a ely farm al "A cost of about x1s Qi0
was sent by Common Council last
night to the Finance Committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
Mr. Pollard Becomes Moose.

Attoruey-GeneraI John, Garland Pol
lard was mong the 90 ndidates initiated
last night by Richmond tVa,D Lodge.
No. 230, into the Loyal Order Of Moos p
The initiation preceded the regular
business session OF the lodge IL the
Moose Home at Third and Franklin
Streets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
BeESiRn Relief ship sunk.

Portland. Me, May The British
ship Hendonhau. reported sunk
today. was laden with $4,000 bushels
Of wheat for the Belgian Relief Com
rs4iseten At Rotterdam. She sailed
from mere Aurll =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
Suspicious Movements in Pro-
gress Having Appearance
That War Will Come
OREGON TO LEAVE
BORDER ON WEDNESDAY
Everything Points to Failure of
Negotiations Followed by
Immediate Campaign to
Drive Out u. S. Troops

AEnlisr. mfnsstev Of foreign r~ls-
ticns. announced tonight that the
ohreGon- Scott conference had been
temporarily suspended untfl Cen
sFal Scott could get new inStruc-
tAons from Washisatou.
This announcement In hased on
report from obregon, which
states thar scott only had authort
~ to treat on the cooperation Of
American and Consti tu t1onaf roops
pursuing Villa Obregou refused 60
dtscuss this question, declaring that
he could only deal with the prob
Lem Of resi~ement of the American
troops from Mexico,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
A Battle OF Words.

FL Paso. May six thousand
troops left Torreon this evening
EN- route TO chihuahua City. GEN
erai Francisco Gonzales was In
command. Mexican officers in
Juarez received this information
tonight.
The war spirit is reported 10
be blazing among de facto gov
! eF0mfrt troops In the Tn#v0cn
district. They learned late to-day
that Cntted States had refused
General olwcgoB's demand for
2 thr withdrawal OF Perxhiu2 &
column.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
Nv III. m. sTaSSB,-RY,

e. Pasc. Tex. May Washin gton
will not yield TO the demand OF Min
lister OF War Oregon that the United
Etates troops be !nrnediately with
drawn from Mexico
This o. euthoritatIvely reported to
be the substance OF instructions re-
cetyed from Washington during the
afternoon by Major Generals Hugh l.
Eroft and Fy+sGrr-Cg rTTE-Ur- -----------------
The American conferees are known
TO bel!evs II this position Is sustained
by the administration until the me-
gotiaCons are concluded or broken
of. the paoifcation OF Mexico "a near
or at hand than al any time since the
fall OF rorfiro Disz
While General ObreRon is frettinE
over the delay In MIS- private car
across the RIO Grande in Iuarex. Gen
|.ersls Scott and Funston are busy on
this side OF the river planning to pro-
long the conference as much rs pos
sbte
Install Direct Wire
That conferences may be held with
the state and War Departments with
ont delay, a direc. telegraph wire has
beer Installed with a private operator
ftAprr Pacific Railroad sta
Non within twenty feet Of General
the long message received from Sec
rotary Of War Baker in reply TO the
communication forwarded from FL
Paso Sunday night When the mes
sage had been read and digested both
OF the American officials appeared TO
be somewhat relieved.
In keeping with the plan TO play for
time. hoping that something Will turn
Up to prevent open hostflities, * was
announced that the next conference
will not be hold with General Obregon
until tomorrow. II then.
The Mexican minister OF war has
announced unofficieily that he wtV
remain here no longer than wednes
day for a decision from General Scot,
as TO the disposition of the punitive
expedition. ....
Juarez Becomes Hostile.
Juarez became hostile to Amert-
cans when the news spread that the
American troops would not pc with
drawn. Americans who visited the
town during the afternoon ware jos
tied from the sidewalks by the
.'peons" Even the soldiers. who havs
been given strict orders to be cour-
teous to Americans, muttered their
dislike OF the "gringoes" in audible
tones
Around the private car where Gem
eral Ohregon makes his headouar-
ters the guards were abrupt In their
refusal to permit Americans seeking
an audience with tho minister of war.
TO pass through tho lines. Staff on
cers hitherto had chatted freely with
visitors merely nodded their heads
in greetin~ and hurried away.
Major b, NJ. Carpio. of Obregon
rafs, announced late in the afternoon
that hts chief did not care to be In
|. teryiAwed. He said; --.--....--.-z,
General Obregon IL very busy He
has heard tho report from Washing.
ton that the American troops will not
Sc withdrew from Mexico He has
no staten emit to make for the press.
None will DO made, probably. until
after the next conferences with the
American Representatives.
...~ II understand that hs u hopeful
mat tha negotiations viii terminate
aminabiy. That IL my own opinion.
but am not authorized to quote the
minister OF war ~ saying So"
i The departure Of General Luis
SDutisrrex, military commander Of
Ehthuahua for tho State "a pttas early
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
Witt PROPOSE TRUCE
IN U-bOAT WARFARE
Germany Expected to Charge Her
Enemies Should he Equally
Dealt With
AWAIT REPORT OF
L :. AMBASSADOR
Administration Has Held Tina, Eng
lands Dereiictions Have Nothi,tS TO
Do With Present Issue--<sba
Masquerade

Washington. May l.-Prelininary
exchanges between Washington and
Berlin indicate that the German reply
TO the American submarine demand +,
win propose truce In C-boat war =
fare. while the United States ana
Germany are negotiating for settle
msrt.
This truce proposal. 1t is ~ail, VIII
be implied rather than explicitly set
forth AS first proposition in its
reply. according TO preliminary fore
casts. the German government Will
agree TO declare and effect tem-
porary abandonment of present
methods" pending the discussion of
principles involved In the submarine
Issue.
In this connection it ia potr;ed Out
In German circles, however. that the
term present methods" does not At
the case. as at present Germany IS
conducting no submarine warfare
against merchantmen along lines ta-
booed by tho United States. This sus-
pension OF submarine activity has
been accepted as partial acquies-
oenoe in American demands. designed
TO avoid embarrassing relations be-
tween the two countries. while the
issue Ia under discussion.
There have been plain intimations
from Berlin, however. that this cub
marine let up IL only temporary, and
that Germany IL far from being ready
to meet In full the American demands
unless at the same time her enemies
are held to account for infrxouons
OF international law,
II 10 nuthoritativeiy learned that tho
German reply. while agreeing that
submarine operations should be- con-
Quoted in conformity with interna-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02

A vIRGrNIAN WANT An
Will OBTAIN just WHAT
YOU WANT, WHETHER III
BE SERVANT, REAL Es-
TATE OR A SECOND HAND
AUTOMOBILE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02

f'ssed u,ueAes 10 penunuoo)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02

oCsnsanusd on SECOND pass.s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02

1,lnued on Second Page,)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02

SPORTS OF ALL SORTS
COVERED BY EXPERTS
AND THE COMPLETE BOX
SCORES OF THE BALL
GAMES EVERY DAY In
THE vIRGINIAN.
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Continued on Second Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
Install Direct Wire.

That conferences may be held with
the state and War Departments with
ont dAlay. direc. telegraph wire has
beer Installed with private operator
-'tArrn Pacific Railroad sta
Non within twenty feet OF General
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-01-07
SHIP SANK IN FIVE MINUTES
American Consul McNeeley Is Be-
Ieved to Have Been Drowned
Mo Warning.

London, Jan. 4. - Unofficial dis
patches from Cairo state that the
British steamship Persia, sunk in the
Mediterranean on Thursday, was tor
pedoed without warning and sank in
five minutes.
Between $50 and 100 survivors have
been landed at Alexandria, Egypt.
Robert N. McNeeley, American con-
sui at Alden, Arabia, is believed to
have been drowned.
Boston Man Is Saved.
Reuters Cairo correspondent makes
the unreserved statement that Mr.. Nc.
Neeley lost his life. Charles H. Grant
of Boston was saved.
THE ship was : ruck amidship on
the port side at ITO p. m.," says Reu-
ter's correspondent at Cairo. "She had
disappeared completely by lis.
Survivors say it was little short Of
a miracle that anyone was saved.
There was no panic. Four boats were
launched with the utmost prompt
tude
1.-THE captain was drowned. When
last seen he was swimming after the
liner had plunged beneath the sur
face"