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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15
PEACE PILGRIMS
ELECT ALIERNATES
Five Substitutes for Permanent
Board Chosen.
Rv THEODORE y. POCkMAN.


The Hague, Jan. l4.-Mcmbers Of the
EorG peace PARTY. s,ill here. completed
thC makeup Of the American Peace
Board to-day. whom they selected al
tcrnatcs 20 act 2 regular members gre
unable 90 serve. Those chosen Wore
Dr. George k.rchwey. OF Columbia
University, New York: Miss Emily
Greene Balch. Of Wellesley University;
the Rev. Jenk!n Lloyd Jones. Of Chi
cago. and Judge Ben b. Lindsey. of
Denver.
The pilgrims found a slate of five
delegates under their doors yesterday
morning. evidently prepared by Nine
Schwimmer while the party was in Am
sterdam the previous day. Several I'M
mod;Gtely objected 70 such "undemo-
cratic methods"
u was suggested that 4 committee OF
trre. 6a named 20 appoint FIVE perma-
ncnt delegates. Mr.. Plaintiff objected.
I've should he democratic. as Mr.. Ford
desired" he said. Il will be glad TO be
back u New York out OF this insane
atmosphere"
Mrs. Barry supported Mr.. Plaintiff.
and then. by q general vote, Mr.. Ford,
lll Bryan. Jane Adams, Dr.. Aked and
Mrs FEELS were elected permanent dele
gates. Mr.. Bryan's election was not
unanimous.
out e.ghty-four candidates. The ten
getting the highest votes were made
candidates TO-DAY with the result al
ready stated.
The Ford party. including the tickets
home. will cost Mr.. Ford S360O00.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15
Army Planning New Fort
TO Strengthen New
Works DefenceS.
MORE l6INCH
PIECES NEEDED
National Guard of 100000 in
Peace and 100000 - War
NSked by Cummins.

Washington. Jan. IA a new fort 81
For kockaway. an increase IN the forti-
fcations at the eastern end Of Long
Island and a general strengthening Of
the coast dcfcnces Of New York were
discussed at length by Brgadier Cen
cral Crozier. chief of the Ordnance Blu
rcau of the War Department with the
members oi the Subcommittee or For
tihcations OF the House to-day.
Members of this subcommittee, which
is part Of the general Appropriations
Committee and has nothing to do with
.he Military Committee, now handling
the army h'u. cXprCssc3 thcms ives as
favoriug what hey termed "iIhcral an
proprIatious" for the defence oi New
York J. vas admitted That several adj
ditiouai lG-lnch guns would be- needed
and that 10 wouiU require three years
10 build them. but some of the men,
bers seemed 20 see In that no reason
for haste IN starting the work. The
idea seemed TO be that IN case Qf
trouble some temporary defence cous
be rugged Up.
81 WISH we were as we'll prepared IN
NrallfO men Us We hlt lll NAlAitDAs HtN
one member. Despite the fact that 1t
takes three years 70 make sixteen
inch gun, and only a little less for
tweve-inch high-angl e-of-tre gun, We
would need trained men In an cmcr-
gency more then big guns. If we had
proportiOnate strength in trained men
to what we have IN guns we would not
need 70 worry at all"
The total amount asked for foTti-ca-
lions under the plans OF the War Ne-
partment, as compiled from the report
of the General Board Of Review. is
96,0O0,000. No decisions on any points
have been reached by the committee,
and will not be, members said, until
after the hearings are concluded. Cen
eral Crozicr is expected 10 testify sew
eral more days.
The plan includes the building OF
forts to defend the Virginia Capes. the
New York deiences. and bigger guns
for existing forts. and the purchase OF
large amount OF ammunition, 10 addl-
tion 10 the regular appropriations for
Qualifications.
Adiutant General Mccain told the
House Military Committee today that
the army reserve law which became
operative last November probably
would produce q permanent army re-
serve Of from 10000 10 10000 men
when il reached It's full effectiveness.
So far l,32S men have been listed as
reserves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15
TURKS TABULATE
GALLIPOLI SPOIL
4,5OO Cases of Ammunition
and $4,000 Bombs
Left by Allies.

Berlin. Jan. l3.-Sincc the evacuation
Of Gsllipoli b. the French and British
forces the Turks have been busy tsbu-
lsting the supplies taken in the abau-
doncd camps.
The booty taken az the Dsrdanelles,'
says the Turkish official statement.
following the evacuation by the
French and British, SO far as counted.
amounts 20 ten cannon. 1000 rifles,
$3.50 grenades. 1900 boxes Of ammuni-
ton. H. mine thr0wers, $1,000 bombs,
lG8 ammunition wagons, 81 light wag-
ons, 81 lighters and pontoons, 1850
tents. / $50 stretchers, 2l.OOO cans %
food, 5000 bags Of corn. 1850 shovels
and large stores Of benzinc. kerosene,
blankets and wearing apparel The wa
ter tanks and stcrllizers have not yet
been counted"
4 wireless dispatch received to-day
from the Cousfantin0pIe CORES ondent
~ the ILll Agency gives description
Of the booty secured by the Turks.
Everywhere, be says, there we're unex-
ploded land torpedoes and bombs,
munltion carts and movable barracks
for officers, with splendid feather
beds" IN them.
The correspondent says that ten war
automobiles. ftted ae ambulances, were
taken, and. IN addition, piles OF pre-
served meats, jams and cheese SUI
Gc.ent 20 stock several large stores for
year, 1000 beds .u the hospital. 1000
linen sheets. quantities OF saddles and
harness and 4 huge rice store
Tho place lmpre-se, one as - huge
store rather than q battlefield" says
tho correspondent.
Report from Constantiropie.' says
the Overseas News Agency, state that
Turkish troops have entered the 500
called new Persian capital. Herman
shah. ard we're heartily greeted b. the
population Of the town, which was dec
GRATED with bunting
"Persians from the country around
the city are arriving In large numbers
20 welcome the Turks"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15
Too Proud to War for Life,
U.S.. Risks Peace for Gold
Continued from psge I

tcy atrociy the whole fabric Of Mr. Wilson's
triumph would collapse and the German concessions become
craps Of paper"
installing the White House in the State Department
elsewhere as 20 Bernstorfs purpose There installing
fact that he intends present position dominate American
s with the enemies his country the ucnos There is
g the power and there misunderstanding his
determination It.
Still Mr. Wilson his victory all costs for
future He submission 10 American demands
cce submission which fact the result Of British
one with greater clarity than Mr. Wilson's advisers what
come But Mr. Wilson helpless the face OF his political necessities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15

French press have attacked these two
sun articlof. Thcy have insultcd me
an the most incredible way.
However. | agree with you that mill
tary success viii he decisive factor
for opinion IN America. But also Eng
lands interference in American trade
VIII not fail 10 have n certain effect.
nope both will take effect together. !
think, however, that especially IN the
west. where ! expect there Will soon
I've q big attempt 10 break through. we
nave serious and difficult times to look
forward 10. but ! confidently believe
that We shall successfully overcome
them With best wishes. etc.
"From BERNHARDL
'Picasc remember mo kindly. to
Herr Won Bernstorh."
the fourth 10 letter from DR.. AL
bert. az San Francisco. without date. 1t
says In part:
Dear Herr Won Papen: Well. then,
how | wish | were in New York and
could discuss the situation with YOU
and be. Many thanks for the tele-
gram. but my hope Is small. For this
time ! suppose matters viii move more
quickly than in the Dumba case. |
wonder whl hrr our government viii
re- pond in suitable manner. The pa
iron' also teieeraphcd that ! was TO
continue my journey. So we shall not
see each other for the present. .
ln my opinion II need 10 longer take
public opinion so much into considera-
tion bon spite % its being artihcially
and intentionally agitated by the press
and ieC1l proceedings. so that a some
what sitter attitude would be dosirs-
bic naturally quiet and dignifed.
"lf you should leave New York before
my return wo must try 20 come 10 some
agreement about some pending qJes-
tons oy writing. You will re-
CcIvo then In Germany a long intended
report Of expenses paid through my nc-
count on your behalf. ! should be very
thankful e. you if you would then sup
port the question Of monetary advance.
which you know Of. although know
That | was mistaken IN my opinion that
acted as your representative and &C
coriinc o. your wishes
The remainder of the Albert letter
consisted ~ row about hil wife and
other private affairs OF no public inter
O. r.
Tho corrc poudence seized from Cap
tain Won papeu and turned over 10 tho
American Embassy consisted Of copies
of letters and summary ~ bankbooks
and stubs Later Washington will be
supplied with Photographic copies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15
CANNON ROAR ALONG
LONG WEST FRONT
Allies Attack in Champagne. on
Somn,e and at Berry-au.Bac.

London. Jan. a. The British Official
communication tonight says:
"The enemy's trenches about Given
chy were heavily bombarded to-day:
ARTILLERY was active on both SIDES
about KENNEL and Hill Sc"
The official communication issued TO-
night by the French War ONCE says;
an Belgium our artillery against the
enemy's works TO the north OF Steen-
straete caused two strong explosions
To the north Of the Aisne We took I'M
der our ire a revictusling convoy.
"To the southeast Of Berry-au- bac
we exploded q camoufet. which shat-
tered th. cucmv's mining works. ne
tween the Argonne and the Mouse our
heavy artillery destroyed an enemy
blockhouse.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15
c,,reror. in Speech TO
III His Troops, ReaffrmS
Pledge TO Allies.
DECEIVED BY ARMY
WITH ENTHUSIASM
,a,s,s with ST. George Cross
SINGLED Out for Special
HOnorS.

,..-.--sa VIA Iondon). Jan. ID
-. ,.sured as said at the begin
THE var. will not make peace
-. We have forced the last Of tho
-, ~, o. ;he limits Of the mother
...,,rv. and no, otherwise than with
~. .,-,er. q our Allies. 20 whom We
49,. b.y-d. no, bv paper, but by sincere
...-,.t.7 and Sizes ~ blood"
r-seror Nicholas in thcso words.
,---.s,i 10 oro OF his armies on The
r....s~ western 'front.' during the
... ,~e,edr- the Russian Christmas,
- more replied 90 the rumors o. Il
..,-s,, resc, .r Russia. which from
- - tine have run throughout the
...-.-v .~l even reached the men in
-,s Emperor. AFTER visiting the ar
-,, 10 t.c southern front. rev evcd
...,. ~ che commander 'r chief OF The
,-.r. g. ttc Wc.t
-to ,~vtra Grain stop0Cd az Lami-
on che A.cNaIorotsNy railway.
-., rwrc~Ur rol. .- au automobile,
...,-paried by General Evert, 70 a
20 where reserves were on parade.
-ie troops passed IN review before the
--,sror. WHO was Mounted on q big
IL horse. the various companies
......rc d salute ia unison as they
.Essd
An officers wearing the Cross Of So.
.a5r.e tooS place beside the Emperor,
ri sf.er the review he conversed with
,.f officer separately, asked questions
n generally interesting himself IN
..s.- personal sud official welfare.
Tho Emperor then addressed the Of
.-.-, SAVING. Il sneak 70 you, most
..-o.c representatives OF our army,
,t.ar 90 deeply and sincerely thank
on for your mighty vslor and heroic
forts 30 the present campaign. / beg
.os 20 pass 90 your men my words,
banking them also for the heavy
..ra7 they marfuiy endured. which
T.. Russia and personally value
Emperor Nicholas .tcn gave his as
1-a.ce as quoted above that he would
c- maze separate peace. and after
..,i again rode % front o. his troops.
,1tfe,, * Che troops. General Evert
s..et tcr cheers for tie Emperor, say
T.e vote tof five altsrnatcS brought
Nc: For Che highest welfare OF or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15

The fac, and the tragedy Of what is'
VOW 70 occur are written too plain 10 be
aissed even By the present administra-
-on lmpc.ed by German diplomacy
constrained by the needs of Mr.. W
'or's political situation. the United
states is now about 20 destroy the
whole fabric and framework Of friend
ship between this country and Great
Britain, France and their allies. We
nay not get into war Mr.. Wilson
'ondlv mugs No delu=ion that there vii!
10 nothing but notes and still more
ro''s Blu, tie peril IS plain.
70 ono believes that an embargo
-ol.d come now But every one per
"'es that once wr byc involved n e
scps or vfh Great Britain there
- be affair. incidents, accidents,
NAT We shall. be al tie mercy of CIR
iN. aoct., ~ always happens in such
-t..
ir' Sir Wilson must have his paper
e'orE Count Won Bernstorf csn
give ,ha. victory. IL is impossible 20
quote 'rosc Ten b gh in American poll
90 a'e even IN the present admin
+airl, ho have said 10 me that q
.'s'f crisis "i'h Great Britain i now
.-N'soIe. that the consequences OF
.'- wilson's Victories must lead
l~sn 'o dangerous dispute with
ea' Britain. dispute which viii
'oo'o.y not Iced % VAR. but inevitably
.n's always the word wlll DESTROY
.eHo,oip for many years 10 come
-..ee. the Ir.tCd states and france,
g'ano. Canada and Japan.
.ensit.v am this IS 10 fow from
-' brave and determined defence o..
-''s. tights. Actually it will resul.
" Ipuia'iOu % German
l.omacy. Germany has fought the
-y.Aaflne issue until Mr.. Wilson's VIC
over her became a political neces-
.o- A'r. She has murdered our
'l and our children. She has
Ae4 American lives again and again
0o.ig .l's she mas created situd-
.... 10 "2.ct she is now able 20 make a
pa" OF tie United States IN her
tica, struggle against her en-
.,'.s'e mover was In history mole
and more appalling turn -
c,.."'-onal relations than that which
many mas now given 20 her dealings
w. FOR SIX months our men,,
'rd children have been mui-
yo.. a'o our verbal protests ignored.
ro,.. verbal protests are 10 be
ecu only because submarine muir
ono. 'sfgc and profitable scale rs no
- possible, and We are 20 be used
.e,,l5' 'he nations which have not re-
.,,. 10 murder, which nave spared
ma, women and children. but h.
.. Ior herman crimes on land and
= "broga'cd certain prOyis one
4o,, auonal law which affect not,
Wi S,an lives but American dollars.
ler Germany saw profit in muir
.,s fhe murdered. Now she sees
c pfoht in making use of Amer
n.,e she changes her course. But
sbe nor one man in Washington
,e,s possessed Of any real knowl-
g,e,. 1.o Goes not recognize that
no "'.lein and her Allies. perceiv-
con-. United States government be-
as agents FOR Germany, which
',,'etl.. mu.dcriug our women
.'e' E.Ii resist a. an hazards
costs wrv American attempt
s,., a. down she British blockade 10
s..p,. H aIe. Britain nor 3d.
AVF IL has country should
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15
Secret Influence Diverted
Funds to Charleston,
Charges Britten.
NAVY IGNORED.
CONGRESS PLAN
Politics Blamed by Illinois Man,
Despite Rear Admiral Stan.
fOrd's Denial.
From Tie Tribune Bureau

Washington, Jan. l4.-Subterranean
political influences have resulted in the
Navy Department dvertinr money ap-
propriated by Congress FOR building
berthing places for submarines at the
Charleston, s. C.. Navy Yard to the
building Of piers for ba,tleshps, with
the ultimate idea Of forcing Charleston
forward rs a naval station. according
to Representative Britten, of Illinois.
This charge was made openly at the
hearing to-day before the House Naval
Affairs Committee Mr.. Britten did not
mention the name of any one in con
ncetion with this charge
The question came up during The tes-
timoHy OF Rear Admiral Stanford. Of
lie Bureau of Docks and Yards. in TO
gard 20 the needs OF the Charleston
yard. Mr.. Britten asked about an ap-
preparation included in last years
naval bill specifically providing FOR
berths for torpedo boats at the Charles
ton yard. The plan Was 20 provide
berths for forty-two destroyers. but
when the change was made by the Navy
Department ard piers built for battle
ships berths were provided for only
twenty-five des.royers.
Rear Admiral Stanford was vigorous
In his denials that political or other
outside Influences had anything 10 do
with the diversion of the money for
another plan than that intended by
Congress
Mr.. Britten declared that political
influences had been anxious 20 have
he Charleston yard equipped for the
construction OF battloships, as well ss
small craft. and that this was the real
reason Tor the change
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15
SHIPPERS GET MORE TIME
Railroads Must Store Freight Ten
Days Free Until MAY Is.

Washington. Jan. II The recently
proposed regulation by the principal
railroads entering New York City 20
reduce from ten 20 five days the time
allowed for Che free storage Of domes-
tie freight and for Increasing the
charges for storage after the fve-day
period were suspended to-day by the
Interstate Commerce Commission until
May II.
The commission recently authorized
-ho carriers 90 reduce the free time
allowed on shipments through New
York for export.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15
Receiver for a Smelling Concern.

The United States Reduction and Re
fning Company has defaulted in TIE
payment of the interest on It's bonds,
due January l. In April. 1918. J. Ar
thur Conreli was appointed receiver for
the company The application was fled
b. the New YorATrust Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15
Asks for Bigger Ships.

The board proposes Tint the ships
should cos, Sls,O0O,000 each, dispiace
700 tons. and have the highest speed
attainable. without sacrificing arma-
men,. armor or fuel capacity. Il
would have them represent p per
cent increase OF gun power and endur-
ance over any American battesnlp
aaoat or authorized. and carry the big
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15

insisted that Mr.. Brittcn conline him
self 20 questioning the witness and not
indulge in fiat statements.
Wasn't some subterranean influence
IN the department responsible Tor this
change in the programme at the
Charleston yard?" Mr.. Britten asked.
"Thc matter was taken up by CORE
spondence between the Bureau OF Yards
and Docks and the yard itself and the
department. and IT was decided that
the original project was not feasible
said Rear Admiral Stanford.
well. won't say 'subterranean in
fuence." said Mr.. Britten. 81 will
come right out and say political in
huencc.' Was not that responsible for
the changer"
Il cant refer you 10 any political in
fuence,' replied the rear admiral. The
matter was referred TO the department
I'm the regular way by correspondence.
| have no reason TO think there was
politics behind it. The only motive was
10 supply better facilities for the navy
at Charleston
Rear Admiral Stanford went on 10
explain the engineering difficulties that
had beer met at Charleston. Certain
conditions of the strata underlying the
bottom had forced q revision Of the pro-
posed foundations A. result, the
causeway had 10 be cut from 100 feet
- one-half Of that. and a proposed
wharf would be 287 feet long instead Of
SAT feet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15

This and other declarations hy Mr.
Brlttc1 led 70 clash between the IL
linois man and Chairman Padgett. who
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15

Washington, Jan. 14.--Main bat
teries Of ten l6-inch guns each, the
greatest practicable speed and . cruis-
ing radius OF az least 10000 miles, are
the general characteristics urged by
the Navy General Board for the two
new sCper-dreadnoughts Congress has
been asked 20 authorize this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15
Ways for Battleships.

A report favoring an authorization Of
the spending Of 100000 at the Mare
Island Navy Yard and 100000 at the
New York yard for the building of ways
TO accommodate the two new battle
ships authorized last March was made
By the House Naval Com nittee to-day.
1t Is expected that the resolution will
be rushed thro gh both houses of Con-
gress.
The action orIhe committee followed
the reading of letter from Secretary
OF the Navy Daniels, in which he said
that after these Improvements were
made the navy would have two yards m
which dreaduoughts could be built.
81 earnestly recommend early action
on this resolution said Secretary Dan
iels. "as h. is my intention 10 hasten
the launching Of the California at New
York in the early spring by employing
a double shift Of wOrEmen, and the ways
will be ready 70 begin the new ship IN
later summer. Directions have been
given for the utmost dispatch with the
construction Of the Guyana, at Mare
Island, by employing q double shift OF
workmen, and the commandant has as
sured me tina, the Guyana can be
launched and the ways made ready TO
lay the keel of the dresdnought in Sep
TENDER"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-15

'' Aor ~ ms country should
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-24
WAL & DOUCHERTY1
" Optical Department

anything to say, TO criticize or dislike
General johnson, because through his
wise guidance, his unselfish nature and
his ready helping hand he has made
friends with every one.
He is indeed fulfilling that wise
statement of our beloved President
j Lincoln that "All are equal" He has
treated every one of us equally we'll
By his helping hand our general has
even been sacrificing financially, Civ.
ing aid to every one of us that needed
help-f1ot only to the Filipinos but to
all members who were and are ig
need
His unerring patriotism and his win
ming character are of such a nature,
though stern, that all over the terri
tory, able bodied young men are flock,
ing to the different armories for en-
listment.
General Johnson, we are with you,
sir. Don't lose heart, Don't be both.
cred by "politicosy who might be try.
ing to unseat you. God knows that
you are the right man at the right
place, and there He is going to keep
you. At your command we are ready
and man to man with faith we solemn
ly swear to support you
s.N LES FILIPINES."
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-24
LETTERS
FILIPlNos AND THE NATIONAL
GUARD.

Honolulu, Oahu, February Is. !.
Editor Honolulu .Star-B Bulletin.
4 Sir: Kindly insert the following few
lines in your daily and oblige the I'M
dersigned.
"FIliplnos support Brisadier-GeneraI
Samuel 4. Johnson as able leader Of
National Guard Of Hawaii"
+ We Filipinos solemnly believe that
the present National Guard of Ha.
wall leader, Gen. Samuel !. johnson, is
the right man for the right place. He
is a man of rare ability, efficiency and
character. He is kind and human and
is as alert and stern as the best army
officers in this territory. One more
valuable thing that BELTS him as the
right man in the right place is his be
ing a hustler, the very man to sue
cessfully lead any progressive military
organization and from him we foresee
an efficient branch of the U. s. army.
the National Guard of Hawaii.
Orr general is known all over the
territory. He has shown a good deal
of Interest and care for his men. We
are quite sure that there Is not one
member Sof Ties naEd new sthata hai