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The Washington herald., 1916-06-13


Even Bryan Quiet.
Col William Jennings Bryan. of Lin
coin, Neb., is the one best bet as a
troublemaker, but it is known now that
he has no intention of doing anything
beyond making a protest against pre-
paredness before the committee that
frames the platform.
II there is any real trouble in the
Democratic show it apparently will come
merely from force OF habit.
Otherwise 1t will be a harmless per-
formance. staged and rehesrsed in Wash
ington, and directed as to its every de-
tail from the White House.
Wilson Holds Reins.
In fact the Democratic convention which
begins Wednesday gives every evidence
OF being more completely under the
thumb Of President Wilson than even the
1904 Republican assembly in Chicago,
which Mr.. Roosevelt directed from the
White House in his own interest, and
which. the Democrats at the time con-
demned as a boss ridden" affair.
Two things already have been practi-
caIly decided on. One is that the Demo-
cratic campaigners will make a drive
against Mr.. Hughes, because he left the
United States Supreme Court to enter
the political arena. The other step de-
cided upon is that the Democratic party
will make a special bid to get the sup
port Of disseminated Bull Moosers for
President Wilson. o..
The attack on Justice Hughes for Ieav-
ing the Supreme Court is likely to take
the form OF plank in the Democratic
platform calling for a constitutional
amendment prohibiting members OF the
court from accepting nomination for any
once.
The weak spot in the Democratic stand
on this point is that Alton B. Parker, the
Democratic candidate in 1904 was called
from the Court Of Appeals of New York
Anything for Moose Vote,
The effort to capture a portion Of the
Bull MOos vote is also likely to find ex-
preston in a platform declaration. prob
ably as an invitation to the former
C'CAC AO4AONCLS ~ c44NCl NlC DtilO-
cratic fold.
Senator Owens, of Oklahoma, one Of the
Democratic leaders. has already declared
that he would go further than this He
has intimated plainly that Mr.. Wilson. in
his opinion. will have difficulty in this
campaign, unless he obtains the Progress
sivs support.
Senator owen would have the platform
builders make a bid for the Ball Moosers
by drafting more specific declarations
concerning social justice legislation
than Is to be found in the Republican
platform.
Second Place Booms.
The nearest thing to a situation that
has yet developed in ST. Louis is the ap-
pearance Of several vice-presidential
booms- The one that has caused the
most talk was trotted out today by Hen
~ Morgenthau. Of New York. who was
chiefly instrumental in raising the mon
ey Of the last Wilson campaign and who
is said to have been selected for a SINH
lar service in the present fight.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13
ADOPTS TWO MORE KIDDIES.
Former Helen Gould selects Two
Additional Children.

New York. June 12.-Mrs. Finley J.
shepherd. who before her marriage was
Miss Helen Gould, has selected two more
children whom she Is considering adopt
ing.
They are Helen and Louis, a fair little
girl and dark boy. What their last
names are, Mrs. Shepherd has not re.
veaIed Nor does it matter very much
for II they PASS the period Of probation
that they are now UNDERGOING In the
Shepherd home at Irvinston-on- Hudson
they will become Helen and Louis
shepherd.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13

the circle and meet the Republican
criticism of his administration.
Confronted by a reunited party, Bryan
has let it be known that he will support
the President and aid in the campaign.
President Wilson determined that here
after he is to be taken seriously. The
policy of "watchful waiting" is to he
Abandoned and when he declares a policy.
that declaration is to be followed by
action.
Efforts are to be made to conciliate tn.
German and Irish vote
Definate action of a character not We,
determined is to be taken with respec,
TO Mexico intended to meet American
CONTINUED on FACE THREE
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13
Trainmen in Deadlock.

New York, June 12.-Representatives Of
the railway brotherhoods who are de-
manding an eight-hour day, and time
and half for overtime. today refused to
accept the tender made by the confer
ence railroad managers.
Adjournment was then taken until after
today to give the railroad men an op-
Dortunity to confer among themselves.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13
ON DEFENSIVE
IN PLATFORM
Draft of St. Louis Declaration
Upholds Wilson S For
eign Policies.
LAYS STRESS ON HAVING
KEPT OUT OF EUROPE'S WAR
BY LAWRENCE HILLS.
Isun News Seryicel


st. Louis. No. June 12.-With a tenta-
tive DRAFT OF the proposed Democratic
platform planks dealing with the foreign
and Mexican policies of the adninistra-
ton before them. the Democratic plat
FORM builders are having conferences with
a view of determining whether or not
these planks as drawn shall be strength
ened any.
Those engaged in shaping the defense
Of the administration know only too well
that it is against this part of their plat
form that the Republicans are preparing
10 train their heaviest guns. The draft
Of this part of the platform here is repre-
sented as being in part the Presidents $
own phraseology.
Defends wilson's Policies.
The proposed draft in its present shape
declares 1t to have been the Presidents
purpose in handling the Worldwide prob
lens with which he has had to deal to
follow policy:
"First-Of honorable neutrality az be-
tween the belligerents, with all of whom
this nation was at peace. and with all Of
whom this nation has many binding ties
of friendship"
Second-Of maintaining and insisting
especially upon the observance by bel
igerents Of the rights of the government
of the Unitel States and its people. incl
dentally of the right of all neutral ma
tions. as founded upon treaty Obligations,
and the recognized principles Of interna-
tional law"
"Third-Of standing solicitously ready
at all times to offer sincere and friendly
service. in any acceptable way. to the
nations at war to bring about peac.
among them and restore normal world
conditions"
Takes Up Mexico,
Concerning Mexico, it is declared
that the Presidents desire has been
to contribute, so far as was possible,
to the establishment of a stable and
truly representative government
which might restore order.
1t goes on: I'm his brave effort to
aid Mexico in solving this difficult
problem, having always in view the
promotion of American ideals of a
true democracy. he has been compeu-
ed to face just and well-founded COM
plants of grievous wrongs made to
this government by weIl-meaning
men representing religious and indf-
Vidua1 MT
That indefensible wrongs against
all these interests have been commit
ted is indisputable. But like wrongs
have been committed. not only in
Mexico. but in Europe. wrongs of war
committed in foreign lands beyond
our Jurisdiction. None has felt this
more keenly or suffered more because
of it. than the President.
What the President has wished
and still wishes to do, is clear. He
wishes peace. order and stability in
Mexico. accomplished by Mexicans
themselves if possible, leaving actual
outside intervention as a last resort" ,"
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13

Fifteen hundred additional regular ordered yesterday
Secretary War Baker proceed San Antonio
for patrol service along the Mexican border
of the made by Secretary Baker beo
left Washington attend the Democratic
delegate from Ohio
Earlier the day Secretary of State Lansing volunteered the oma
ton Northern Mexico steadily growing
that the antAmeran increasing number
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13
WILSON HOLDS TIGHT
REIN OVER GATHERING
OF DEMOCRATIC HOSTS
Mound City Convention a One-Man Show
Rehearsed in Capital and Personally
Directed from White House.
By E. A. FOWLER.
Csun News seryice.D

ST. Louis Mo- June 2Th Democrats assembling their
tona worried The thing too much Of one
show.
They afraid won't be worth the price admission and incidentally
won't look good the did the doubeded
formance in Chicago.
The Democrats hoping somebody will something make little
trouble that give the seasoning to this dish that
isl being arcd dby he cooks
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13
French Flyers Busy in East.

Salonik, June IA squadron of
French aeroplanes has bombarded Fort
Suppel. the Greek military works in Ma
cedonia recently occupied by. the Bulga.
rians. At the same time bombs wer.
dropped upon nearby cantonments of the
Rulxayians and GeymanA~
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13
WILSON IN NEW YORK.
Dudley Field Malone Greet, Him
at station.

New York June 1a.-President Wilson
stole into New York tonight almost un-
observed The train, which left Wash
ington at 4:2S p. M, arrived at the Penn
sylvania station at 1914 four minutes be-
hind time.
Dudley Field Malone, who was waiting
on the platform. assisted the President
and Mrs. Wilson from the train. The
President was taken TO the foot of Fifty
ninth street, where a launch took the
party to the Mayfiower, lying off the foot
Of West Seventy-ninth street.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13
To Attend Kitchener Memorial

London, June l2-Ambs ssador and Mrs.
Page, Mr.. and Mrs. Laushlin. Capt Miller
and Comma nder Symington, all Of the
Embassy family. will represent the Amer
ican Embassy at the Kitchener memorial
service at ST. Paul's tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13
Steamer Sunk; Two Women Drown,

Copenhagen, June 12-The Swedish
steamship Joy was sunk off Falsterbo by
a mine today. Two women and five men
were drowned. The rest OF the crew were
saved
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13
Washington Receives News Of Raid anc
Woundng of American, Together
With Appeal for Troops
"MEXICAN SITUATION NEVER
WAS WORSE" SAYS FUNSTON
,By the international News servicc.D

S Antonio Tex, June 1.-THE Mexican situation never was more
the iour days Maj Cen Frederick Funston
tonight apparently the Of has blown
over hut tell
When shown Mexican dispatches that the State Department
from consus
sular agents / Mexico Gen. Funston said
am somebody besides beginning worry little"
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13
Neutral Steamer Sunk.

Rotterdam, June 1.-THE Norwegian
steamship Bure has been sunk by mine
off DoEzer Bank with the loss Of one
Ufe
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13

Baltimore and Ohio. 7:4S a. M. June
IS, valid for return until 3Oth. Through
train with Luncheon Car from Phila =
delphia via Lehish Valley. Liberal
stop-overs returning. Similsr excur-
sion June so.-Ady,
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13

Quickest Service 60 Baltimore.
Baltimore and Ohio Every hour on the
hour" $3.50 Saturdays and Sundsys
other days, sl.75 round trip.-Ady,.
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13

THERE are many clubs in wash
ington. They, are deserted in the
mornings, but exceedingly busy
afternoons and evenings. Their mem
esrs read the newspaper that does not
interfere with club activities - the
morning newspaper
The Washington herald., 1916-06-13

AGORE and more merchants are
W placing their advertisements
where they are resd-in the
morning newspaper. The Herald is
gaining over 1918 at the rate Of over
a million lines year.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01
AWAITING RESULTS OF NEW
 SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN.
Grave Concern Shown By Officials in
 Washington.

Washington. Feb. 29.-Results of the new Austro- o-Gernan submarine cam paign against armed merchant ships of the entente allies beginning at mid night are aaited by the United States ith grave concern.
 Although under their new instruc- tions Teutonic naval commanders are authorized to sink without warning all armed enemy merchantmen, they en- counter 1t is understood they have been told to make sure, if possible, that no American citizens are aboard any ship attacked. Furthermore in the latest communication regarding sub marine warfare, Germany has assured the United States that the new orders are so formulated as to prevent the destruction of enemy liners ''on ac- count of their. armament unless such armament is proved"
 The attitude of the United States government toward the new policy of Germany and Austria has not been definitely. determined.
 President Wilson discussed the sub tect in conference with Secretary Lansing and then laid the German communication before his cabinet. Later it was said that because the all- important appendices to the German memorandum had been delayed in transit the state department thus far was unable to determine whether claims set forward by Germany and Austria in justification of their cause were sustained.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01
MAYOR THOMPSON WoRsTED
 IN CHICAGO PRIMARIES
In Six of the Nine Wards Which Re-
 Volted Against Him.

Chicago, Feb 29.-Six of the nine wards the aldermen of which revolted against Mayor William Hale Thomp- son, republican, nominated anti Thompson aldermanic candidates at the primaries today. The mayors candidates were returned in the third, thirteenth and thirty third wards.
 Women as well as men voted. In all the nineteen wards of the city's thirty five put up Thompson tickets, but the fight centered in nine of these and nose severe in the seventh, in which is situated the Uni versity of Chicago. Years ago Charles F. Merriman of the faculty of that school came into the city council as a leader of the called reform element.
 Mayor Thompson's fiercest assault was made against John Kimball, the Merriam candidate, but he was nom mated 5,472 against 5,314 for Fred erick W. Krengel, the Thompson man.
 In the first ward which includes the downtown district, the republican con test produced woman candidate, Hil- da Johnson Hasllins. Of the female vote she received 36 against 107 for William H. Shrader The denocrtc following immemoriaI custom renom- mated John Coughlin, known in form CT years as Bath House Jofln.'
 In the seventh Merriam's victory was due to the women.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01

Berlin reports that thus far they have taken prisoners 22S officers, 16,- 575 men and a large number of guns, machine guns and much war materials.
 There has been considerable artillery activity and fights in the air between battali0ns of German and British aVi- ators along the British front in France and Belgium.
 In the Dvinsk region of Russia the Russians have driven the Germans back and advanced their line and down under heavy fire an attempt at a cOunter-attack.
 In a lengthy statement in reply to an official communication issued from Constantinople, the Russian general staff describes the powerful defenses which guarded Erzerum and declares that the force of the blow dealt by the Russians can be estimated by the fact that some of the Turkish army corps cf three divisions each now number only a few thousand men. all the re- mainder having either perished or taken prisoners.
 Details are lacking concerning the disaster to the French auxiliary cruis- ar Provence, which has been lost in the Mediterranean. While the French ministry of marine estimates the num- Der of survivors at S70, no estimate is made of the casualties.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01

With the lessening of the activity Of the contending armies to the north of Verdun, the French in the WoeVre region, east of Verdun, are using their artillery to break up German prepar- ation for further advances toward the fortress. At various points the force of the French guns has prevented the Germans from launching offensives.
 In the Vosges Mountains there has also been great artillery activity by the French near Senones and Ban de Sapt, while near Seppois the Germans have been driven out of trenches they had previously taken. In the Cham pagne German fortified works in the region of Hill 193 have been battered by the French guns and the orator of a mine exploded by the Germans was occupied by the French.
 The Germans have added several ad ditional points to their terrain in the fighting about Verdun, having been enahled to construct trenches on the slopes north of the Cote du Poivre and to capture an ar1nored work northwest of Douaunont and have taken the towns of Manhu1les and Champion, thirteen miles southeast of Verdun.
 Tn this drive east of Verdun the ad- vance of the Germans has extended over a front of virtually twelve miles from Dippe to Champion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01
FRESH ENTENTE TROOPS
 MASSED AT BORDEAUX
6oo,ooo to 100000 to Be Ready for
 Emerqeneies.

New York, Feb. 29.-The entente allies have massed from 50O0O0 to 100000 fresh troops at Bordeaux to be ready for emergencies, according to passengers who arrived here today from France aboard the steamship RoChambeau. None of these soldiers, it was asserted, have been near the battle lines in any of the arenas of the war They are said to comprise a part of Lord Kitchener's new army and drafts from the French colonies.
 Captain Raffaelo Perfetti, an Italian aviator, who said he flew over the Austrian troops in the Balkans, Lieu tenant Albert Cantoni of the Italian aviation corps and Captain Jules Bois of the French Aviation corps were among the arrivals. Captain Bois said he was sent here by the French gov ernment to study American aericul- tural methods with view of adopting them in his country at the end of the war Captain Bois added the French government plans to send a large body of young men here to study our agri- cultural system.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01
I5 Men Killed in
 Mine Explosion
FIVE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN COAL MINE AT KEMPToN w. VA,
ALL BODIES RECOVERED
Explosion Occurred About 2,ooo Feet From Bottom of Shaft, Where More Than a Score of Men Were at Work Victims Crushed Under a Fall of Slate.

Kempton, w. Va, Feb. 29.-Fifteen men were killed and five seriously in jured by an explosion of dust in mine No. 42 of the Davis Coal and Coke company here today. All the victims were foreigners. Fifty-one miners were rescued. The exploration of the work ings was completed late today and all the bodies recovered.
 Did Not Interfere With Working of
 Cage.
 The explosion occurred shortly after the men had entered the mine. The blast, however, did not interfere with the working of the cages in the main shaft and the men not within range of the explosion hurried to the foot of the shaft and were at once brought to the surface. Rescue parties com- posed of miners from neighboring mines were hastily organized and low cred into the mine. Among the first to reach the shaft was R. F. Maloney, general superintendent of the Davis Coal and Coke company, who took ac- tive charge of the rescue work The mine was not badly damaged, accord ing to rescuers.
 Crushed Under Fall of Slate.
 The explosion occurred about 2,OOO feet from the bottom of the shaft, where more than a score of miners were working. According to MaIoney, all the victims were crushed under a fall of slate.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01
President Warns
 Congress to Hall
IN TALK OF WARNING AMERI.
 CANS OFF ARMED SHIPS.
ASKS IMMEDIATE ACTION
In Letter to Representative Pou, He Makes 1t Clear That He Considers the President, and Not Congress, Should Conduct Foreign ReIa- tionS-

Washington, Feb. 2s-President wil4 son decided today that he cannot pro- ceed with the German submarine me- gotiations while discussion in con- gress weakens his position before the world. so called for a showdown on the pending proposal to warn Amer jeans off merchant ships of the European belligerents armed for de- fense.
 Asks For Immediate Vote.
 Making clear that he considers the president and not congress charged with the conduct of foreign relations Of the United States, he wrote a let ter to Representative Pou. acting chairman of the house rules commit tee, asking him to provide parliament tary means for bringing the agitation out Into the open on the floor of the house for full discussion and a vote Later he summoned Senator Stone and Representative Flood, chairman of the foreign affairs committed and Sena- tor Kern, majority leader in the sen ate, for a conference at the White House tomorrow morning at which he will request that one of the various pending resolutions be acted on in both houses.
 Administration Leaders Confident.
 Administration leaders, working steadily for the last week strengthen ing their lines and counting on the support of the republicans, now are so sure of their position that they plan to end all agitation with a vote of con- fidence in the president
 The presidents letter to Mir. Pou the signal that the administration was ready to give Germany a demonstra- ton of unity, follows:
 President Wilson's Letter.
 My Dear Mir. Pou: Inasmuch as learn that MT. Henry, the chairman of the committee On rules. Is absent in Texas. I take the liberty of calling your attention, as ranking member of the committee, to a matter of grave | concern to the country, which can, ! ! believe, be handled under the rules of | the house. only by that comm tee. Cannot Fail to Do Harm.
 ''5'he report that there are divided (Continued on Page Three)
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01
SONS OF ITALY ARE
 TO MEET BIENNIALLY.
Vote to Establish National Home for
 Widows mad Destitute Children.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 20. The Order of Sons of Italy of America at its closing session today adopted the new constitution drawn up at the Philadelphia convention. This pro- vides for biennial conventions in place of annual ones, and the first one will be set for September. 1917, at a place to be selected later.
 The plan for establishing a national home for widows mad destitute chil- dren of deceased members was adopt ed. The original proposition of Grand state in which the order has lodges was not acceptable, however and the plan which was satisfactory is for one national home, to be located probably on Staten Island, W. Y
 It was announced that the order will incorporate its supreme body as we'll as its state lodges.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01
REVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT
 AGAINST NICARAGUA.
To Prevent Ratification of Treaty With
 the United States.

Washington, Feb. 29:-Reports that a revolutionary movement against the Nicaragua government had been form ented at New Orleans and would be launched soon with the particular de- sign of preventing ratification by the Nicaraguan congress of the new treaty with the United States were called to the attention of the state department by General Chamorro, the Nicaraguan minister. The minister had taken no action regarding the report which first reached the legation several days, ago until he received additional advices from New Orleans linking the name of Rodolfo Espfnoza, liberal candidate for the Nicaraguan presidency, with the revolutionary plan.
 A guard of United States marines, sent into the little country at the last revolutionary outbreak to protect American lives and property, still is on duty there.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01
BRITISH SHIPS
 SUNK WITHOUT WARNING Admiralty Has Made Public List Up
 to the End of 1915.

London, Feb. 29, 11So p. m.-The admiralty tonight made public a list of unarmed British vessels torpedoed and sunk by enemy submarines with out warning up to the end of 1915. It comprises 39 steamers and one trawl- er.
 A list also was given of neutral vessels said to have been torpedoed in the same period without warning, consisting of 13 steamers and one sailing vessel. of which two. the Gulfiight and Nebra skan, were Ameri- can, four Norwegian, four Swedish, one Dutch, one Danish, one Greek and one Portuguese.
 Tn addition to the above" says the admiralty statement, there are sev- eral cases in which there is no req sonable doubt that the vessel was sunk by a torpedo fired without warn ing from a submarine, but in the ab- sence of actual proof due to a lack of survivors or from other causes, these cases are omitted from the lists"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-03-01
MILITARY PENSIONS PAID
 BY BRITISH GOVERNMENT
Now Amount to 6 1,5oo,o0o Annually one-third of Discharged Men Not Pensioned

London, Feb 2e, 7.36 D. m. - The military pensions the government is now paying amount to s1,500, 900 an- nually. This announcement was made in the house of lords today by Baron Newton, who said it was calculated that the amount could easily rise to 6 e7.500,000 if the war lasted until the end of March, 1917.
 About one-third of the men dis charged were not pensioned, Baron Newton continued, but if all of them were pensioned the annual charge would now be 92,500,OOO, and probably would rise to over 6 Il, OOO,0O0 by the end of March, 1917.