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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-17
GUARDIANSHIP
IS BIG PROBLEM
Peace Between MooSerS and
Republicans Hinges Large
~ on Selection.

WASHINGTON. June 17.-Charles
F. Hughes. weary from "a week of
strenuous political activity in Ncw
York. returned 20 his home here
tonight for the week end He re-
tired Immediately before hearing OF
George W. Perkins announcement
regarding peace negotiations be-
tween the republicans and progress
sives.
The nominees apparent desire TO
bring the pTogressives and republic
cans into accord is understood to
have been the theme OF discussion
in several conferences in New York
between Mr. Hughes and some Of
the progressive leaders. notably Ev-
erett Colby OF New Jersey; oscar
s. Straus and s. s Mcclure. who
called at the Hughes headquarters
there. To other callers the nominee
has voiced the sentiment that the
interests OF both progressives and
republicans demanded that differ
ences should be subordinated and
harmony restored before the actual
work OF the campaign is begun.
The desira bllity Of bringing the
progressives under the republican
standard again was discussed also,
IL is understood, in the long con-
ference Tuesday night between Mr.
Hughes and w. Murray Crane. chair
man OF the republican national sub
committee on organiza ton. who. in
turn. is said 10 have conferred with
other party leaders on the sub, Jet
since then. None OF lie nominees
callers would authorize the state
ncnt that such a movement was on
foot but indications have not been
lacking that peace OveItures were
imminent. Mr.. Hughes adhered
steadfastly 10 his announced policy
10 refrain from discussing political
affairs publicly until he IS formally
notified OF his nomination. and his
advisers considered it doubtful
last night if he would depart from
this policy TO comment on Mr.. Per-
kIns' announcement.
Indications are that the attitude
Of the prOgressives may have much
bearing on the nominees selection
OF a national chairman and cam
paign manager. II became known
tonight that some progressive leaders
have candidate for the chairman
ship in William Loeb. jr.. who was
secretary TO Pres't Roosevelt
During his two days stay in
Washington. Mr.. Hughes expects to
devote much time to consideration
Of eligibles for the place His ad-
Nisers. however. are almost unani-
mOusly OF the belief that he will
De virtually his own campaign man
ager and that the selection OF a
man 10 fiji the position viii be NOM
inal. George r. Sheldon. who has
been treasurer OF the national COM
mittee for three terms, is expected
hy those close 10 Mr.. Hughes. to
succeed himself.
The personnel OF the next executive
committee is another matter to
which the nominee viii give careful
consideration during his stay here.
Almost equally important will be
consideration OF a summer resi-
dence. In selecting his summer home
ne will consult the wishes of Mrs.
Hughes. and will endeavor TO find
place in the mountains of New York.
not too remote from New York city.
The present intention of the nom
inee is 90 take frequent trips from
his summer home 10 New York city
before the fan campaign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-17
THEATERS
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

me offerings at the Auditorium
today are The Double Cross" a
two-reel Essanay drama. Mutt and
jeff q comedy. introducing those
two funny fellows known TO every
child in the land. and these pictures
will be shown every Saturday in
definitely. zone Chance in a Hun
dred. a railroad picture featuring
Helen Rose Gibson; "A Mix Up in
Black" a Single-reel comedy; the
Selig-Tribune weekly, and Nh and
Mrs Sidney Drew in a Metro COM
edy ON Sundays bill are The Con-
demnation," 4 twO-reel Essanay,
The Water cure" a Vim comedy:
The Sherifs Duty" Selig west
ern drama. featuring that popular
player Tom Mix: The Mistake a
BiOgraph REISSUE directed by David
W. Griffith, and a Boarding House
Ham," a Selig wild animal comedy
filled with laughs from start 10 fin
ish Monday Charlie Chaplin re-
turns in the second Of his new pic
lures produced by the Mutual COM
pany, whom 1t is claimed pays this
mirth prOvoker the munificent salary
Of 100000 per year. He will be
seen this time in two-reel comeGy
entitled The Fireman" The fourth
chapter of the sensational serial
story The Secret of the Submarine"
will also be shown, as we'll as THE
House With the Closed Shutters"
another Biograph reissue under the
direction of Griffith; "Out Agin, I'm
Agin," a single-reel comedy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-17
PLEASANT VALLEY, ND.

Mr. and AIRS Robert g.. Smith and
family were guests of Mr. and Mrs
John a. Eyer sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Fred pcehier we're
.n Flkhart sunday.
Mr and Airs. Lloyd .ger spent
Sunday E.th Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
kantz of near EIkhart.
ChildrenS 1ay exercises were well
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-17
HENRY wITHDRNws.

OMAHA. June 17.-Dr w -.
Henry. candidate OF the progressive
party i'm Nebraska FOR United states
senator. announced his withdrawal
from the race. In statement Dee
advised 10 support Charles +.
Hughes m the interest of the coun-
try
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-17
SALUTATION

We nolU "Gt home in headquarters, the
Tourist Room, Ohver Hotel directly from the
to the main dining the ground floor,
Ueret location for members and tourists. We extend
cordial limitation all automobile Uis Drop
in and learn hat is being done further your interests.
The Club is affiliated Nth the Hooer State Automobile
Association and the American Automobile Association
Your membership in the Local Club gives you
all Automobile Clubs America affiliated Nth the
American Automobile Association.
The dues but six dollars 600 year Our slogan
is Every Motorist Menrber-IOOO Members for 1916.
Join and assist in obtaining better motoring and road
conditions in the Hoosier State and help dra1U the
trade State spend the millions that hitherto haze
been going else,Uhere
NORTHERN INDIANA MOTOR CLUB
Tel Main 10 Membership Committee
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-17

LAFAYETTE, Ind. June IL
Citizens of Tippecanoe county at a
mass meeting held Friday evening.
decided To hold a biz centennial
celebration i'm this city early in Oc-
tober Judge II. II. Vinton was
elected president of the citizens as
ISOLATION. which will have charge Of
the observance.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01
New U-Boat War Starts with
U.S.. Undecided as to Action

With the new Austro-German subma-
rine campaign scheduled to start last
midnight, President Wilson and Secretary
Of State Lansing are still undecided as
to the definite course which this govern
ment will adopt
The decision awaits the arrival in
Washington Of the alleged secret orders
Of the British admiralty which Germany
and Austria have cited in justification of
their intention to torpedo armed anemy
merchantmen without warning.
Copies of these orders were given TO
Ambassador Gerard at Berlin three weeks
ago by the German foreign office as ap-
pendices to the German declaration adj
vising neutral powers of the new sub
marine campaign. The Cabinet at its
meeting yesterday, after an hours con-
ference between the President and Sec
rotary Lansing. agreed that it is impera-
tive that these appendices should be in
hand at the earliest possible time.
For that reason Secretary Lansing, fol-
lowing the Cabinet session, cabled AM
bassador Gerard asking for exact in
formation as to when the diplomatic mail
pouch containing the data left Berlin.
officials of the State Department insist,
however, that they take no stock in the
report that the pouch containing this
matter was taken from the Dutch
steamer Nieuw Amsterdam by the British
ccnsors at Falmouth.
In the meantime the American gov
eminent is awaiting with anxiety for
a practical demonstration of how the
new submarine campaign is to be car
ried on in the light of the memoran-
dunn laid before Secretary Lansing on
Monday by Count Won Bernstorff. Of
icials are uncertain as to the practi-
cal meaning of the statement con-
tanned in the memorandum that enc
my merchantmen will not be sunk
without warning Hniess the presence
OF armament on board such vessels
lis proved"
What purported to be the official
text of the memorandum was pub
lished here yesterday afternoon. When
it was shown to Secretary Lansing he
refused to verify it. The German
Embassy likewise declined to confirm
or deny its authenticity. 1t read as
follows:
The imperial government reiterates
the pledges given on September and
October 5, 1915, and does not consiaer
that these assurances have been mod
ified BY subsequent events. The nego-
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01
SAYS u. S. is
MINUS SHELLS
Could Fire Each Gun Only
Three Times a Week,
Declares Tilson.
WOULD TAKE FIVE YEARS TO
EQUIP ARMY OF MILLION MEN
Minority Member of House Military
Committee Urges Manufacture of
More Munitions.

The entire capacity OF the government
for the manufacture Of field artillery am.
munition makes it possible to FIRE each
. gun only once every other day. or or
an average OF three times a week. the
House was informed yesterday by Rep.
resentative John Q. Tilson, Of Connec.
ticut, a minority member of the Commit.
tee on Military Affairs.
In comparison with this prospective
showing, Mr.. Tilson said that in the
European war one gun has been fired as
many as l.GOO times in a day.
The situation OF the United states army
regarding the supply OF rides was like.
wise described in startling terms by tn,
Connecticut member. At the present rate
of OUTFIT. he estin sted. the army OF 1000,
co men which William J. Bryan once
suggested could be raised between sun
rise and sunset could be equipped with
rifles in about FIVE years.
Mr.. Tilson delivered a preparedness
speech urging his bill providing that the
government shall manufacture in large
quantities the jigs. gauges and srpIi-
ances used in making rifles. field pieces
and projectiIcs. He recommended the
storing Of such machinery for use in
wartime. arguing that it would be imme-
diateIy turned over 10 private factories
which would be equipped forthwith to
turn out standard government rifles and
ammunition.
The gunmakine machinery and parts,
he said. ought to be kept under lock ana
key and replaced as improvements are
made in the manufacture of arms.
What is our present situation in re-
gard to rifles" asked Representative Til
son. We have about 10000 Of tho new
Springfield model and little moro than
5C0C,O of the old Krag. At our govern
ment arsensIs VIC can manufacture some
thing like eCo,OOD A year. running eight
hours a day. At that rate we could sup
ply an army Of 100000 men with rifles
in five years. IL We did not have 10 make
good the wastaSe-and that amounts to
about 80 per cent u year"
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01

tiations conducted between the Ameri-
can and German governments con-
corning the Lusitania incident never
referred to armed merchantmen.
"On the contrary. the note of the
American government of May 10 spoke
expressly of armed merchantmen
Furthermore, the formula agreed upon
by both governments on September |
contained the proviso. provided that
they do not offer resistance
The presence of armament on board
merchantman creates the presumption
that the vessel intends to offer resist
ance' a submarine commander cannot
possibly warn an enemy liner Il the liner
has the right to fire upon the subma rine
II IS obvious that such resistance to the
warming by submarine cannot be the
meaning of armed for defensive pur-
poses even If 1t were universally recoG-
nlzed that defensive armament is per-
mttted by international law.
This point of view was adopted bv
the American government when Il re-
quested assurances from the Italian AM
6assador that the armed Italian Verdi
verona, which entered the port of New
York, would not fire on submarines when
warned by them.
The imperial government issued its
new orders to the German naval com
manders after having seen BY the secret
orders OF the British admiralty that the
armament OF British merchantmen is to
De used for the purpose of attack. and
that these ships are not merely neace-
full traders armed only for defense ;,
British merchantmen have Furthermore
on several occasions attacked German or.
Austro-Hungarian submarines
They do, therefore, not conform with
the assurances given by the British
government in the note of the British
Ambassador in Washington of August %,
Isl4' ana can even. according to the legal
point of view adopted by the American
government, not be recognized as peace
full traders.
In Issuing the new orders to its naval
commanders, the imperial government
believed itself to be entirely in accord
with the American government, which
expressed similar opinions in the propos-
ais which it submitted to the entente
powers. The orders issued to the Ger
man naval commanders are so formu-
lated that enemy liners may not be de.
stroyed on account of their armament
unless such armament is proved. It Is
therefore obvious that the imperial gov
eminent does not intend to revoke the
pledges given September l and October
), 1915
The imperial government welcomes
the intention of the American govern
ment to bring about a modus vivendi be-
tween the belligerents with regard to
the disarmament OF merchantmen, but
cannot see its way to change or postpone
the new orders to its naval commanders,
because the imperial government can no
longer permit its submarines to be sub.
Jected to illegal attacks by armed enemy
merchanfrr.r"
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01
Former Premier Clemenceau
of France Discusses Cause
for Verdun Advance.
EXPECTS OTHER ATTACKS
WILL FOLLOW ELSEWHERE
Now Undergoing Climax of Desperate
Effort to Induce French to Offer
Olive Branch. He Declares.
BY GEORGES CLEMENCEAU.

STecral Cable TO The Washington Herald
Paris, Feb 29-The Germans, with
methods very different from ours, are
trying against us at Vcrdun the same
experiment which VIC have made against
them. Every one can see that they are
proceeding more slowly than We did. All
parts OF their offensive are being linked
up. and the ground gained is organized
solidly before they go on.
We are not sure that the Nerdun at
tack will not be complicated by another
elsewhere. The dash and endurance Of
our wonderful soldiers have not weak
ened. II We succeed in checking tho
Verdun offensive the issue Of the war.
even from the German viewpoint, will
be hreiudGsd. for Il Is probable tiset- NC
are today undergoing the climax Of des-
perste effort, the puerile object of which
is to induce us to discuss peace.
Takes Optimistic View.
Once the advance is held up it will only
remain for US to cease making the mis-
take OF dispensing our forces. and to re-
ply with our general offensive. II we
are driven back to Verdun, can hon
estly state my belief that neither our
defense nor the eventual launching of our
general offensive will be seriously COM
promised so longss NE see to it that our
chiefs don't fail to profit by the lesson.
AS to the ridiculous idea OF forcing US
10 accept Il German peace. the simple
minded Teutons must accept the fact
once for all that We are not ready for
national abdication, and IL they really
want peace they must prepare themselves
very soon for the allies terms.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01
sEMI-cIReLE ALMOST COMPLETED.

I1oiulnE lhelF GAINS IN the slopes q
Pepper Hi in the face Of a CALLING fire
from the French batteries. and repenins
ever-recurring French counter attacks al
Fort UUaumont the attacking Teutons to-
day clamped the jaws OF the huge wise
by clearing the wooded heights to the
east Of the Ornes-Haudimont Military
highway. The FIVE outer forts which
protect erdun on the east are now with
in easy range Of the Germans big guns.
Before Fort DOuaumont, according TO the
French night oOmmunique the violence
Of the German onslaught has been Brok-
en-. Reports Of the lighting during last
night 57aSsht-ths bat news OF infantry
encounters. Hand TO hand nghtins IN
Germans have lost in killed alone &. soo
light, resulted in the repulse OF German
Unoticisl reports from the front at
Verdun state that the big siege howitzsrs
against the sonw-clothed field the only
the dark, with the flashes Of powder
efforts to break the French ring about
the crumbled fort Within the shat
tered works the Germans still hold their
own, but the French assert that they
have the conQuering Brandenburgers
trapped.
Batteries Rip Up Works.
In Champagne, the German advances
under the greatest diricuIties The
French batteries are ripping great holes
through every German work thrown UP.
Here the Germans seriously menace the
Chslons-Metz Railway, by which the
army. corps defending Verdun is supplied
1t evidently is the German strategy 10
cut this line Of supply on the west. while
crushing the verdun army by frontal and
fanlIinG movements.
French estimates Of the losses suffered
by the 5000 Germans thus far hurled AZ
Ncrdun are placed at ABOUT $4,000. The
German reports OF the French casualties
give them as enormous.
An Amsterdam report states that the
Of the German batteries have literally
shattered the city OF Vcrdun itself The
historic twelfth century cathedral Of
Notre Dame and other famous structures
have been CrumbIinC in ruins
\ small amy OF civilians within the
city have been killed. The surviving
civilians have been ordered TO the rear
by the French commander. The aged.
tho women and the children have taken
advantage of the facilities afforded oy
IN" military for their departure but a
greater part Of the men have elected
to -cn,ain and aid the soldiers in the
ooronse Of the city.
Tn exodus Of tho refugees was described
as a piusble spectacle. A majority were
forced TO leave al their household goods
behind. The icy vino and snow added TO
lie suffering imposed upon the women
7apd little ones. Who were hegded in
freight cars. some OF which carried TO
the rear the dead OF the battIeneIds.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01

Text of Wilson Note.
The text of the letter follows:
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington, Feb. 20 1916.
My Dear Mr.. Pou: Inasmuch as l learn
that Mr.. Henry, the chairman Of the
Committee on Rules. is absent in Texas.
I take the liberty of calling your atten-
ton, as ranking member of the commit
tee, to a matter of grave concern to the
which can, believe. be handled,
under the rules Of the House. only by
that committee.
The report that there are divided coun-
sells in Congress in regard to the for
eign policy of the government is being
made industrious use of in foreign cap
itals. 1 believe that report to be false,
but SO long as it is anywhere credited
it cannot fail to do the greatest harm
and expose the country to the most
serious risks. I therefore feel justified
in asking that your committee will per-
nit me to urge an early vote upon the
resolutions with regard to travel on
armed merchantmen which have recently
been so much talked about, in order that
there may be afforded an immediate OPP
pertYnity for fun public discussion spG
action upon them and that an doubts
and conjectures may be swept away and
our foreign relations once more cleared
Of damaging misunderstanding.
The matter is of so grave Importance
and lies so clearly within the field of
executive initiative that venture to hope
that your committee will not think that
am taking unwarranted liberty in max
ing this suggestion as to the business
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01
VIII SON CHALLENGES
SOLONS TO VOTE ON
SUBMARINE POLICY
Letter Urging Showdown on Opposition to
Administrations Foreign Policy
Falls Like a Bomb.
Declares European Capitals Take Reports Of Divided Coun
sells in Pressing International Questions as
Evidence of Weakness

President Wilson startled Congress last evening by calling for
showdown on his submarine policy.
The President the acting chairman of the Rules Commit
the House urging the resolutions pending
warning Americans from travelling armed merchant vessels
The President declares that the report that there divided
sells Congress regard the foreign policy of the government
being made industrious abroad He expressed the belief that
report false adds that so long anywhere credited it
fail do the greatest harm and expose tie country the
serious risks"
The President thus has full exchange
views in Congress the administrators record
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01
"B0oFUL BABY" CASE UP.
$4,000 Involved in suit For Heart
Balm.

New York. Feb 29.-The third trial Of
the 'boofuI baby breach OF promise ac-
ton was begun today in the Supreme
Court before Supreme Court Justice Phil
bin and a jury.
Mrs. Cora Maude Clarke is suing John
Leon Martin. broker. for $4,000 damages.
She alleges he promised to make her his
wife and then Tilted her for the woman
who is now his wife. Martin admits he
proposed marriage, but he says she after
ward released him from his promise. At
the first trial Mrs. Clarke was awarded
a verdict, which was set aside. At the
second trial the jury disagreed.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-01
CONTRARY TO RULES
Decision Hinges on Whether
Plan Would Reduce Forces
or Salaries.
JUDGE CRISP WILL DECIDE
Must Be Proved That Retrenchment
in Expenditures Necessarily
Would Be Result.
By JOSEPH P. AMIN.

A careful study of House rules and
precedents by expert parliamentarians
yesterday narrowed considerably the
chances that the Borland rider on the
legislative bill. proposing a workday in
excess of eight hours will stand the test
of a point OF order.
In the face of the strong fire of oppo-
sition which has been turned on the pro-
posal, it is not at all clear that its orig
inal proponents seriously would object to
the chloroforming of the rider by such
process. However, even in the face OF
an insistent demand that the rider re-
main in the bill, it is doubtful II the
chair will overrule a point of order made
against 1t.
The point of order will be made prob
ably by Representative Mondell. of Wyo-
ming, that the rider involves new Icgis-
lation on an appropriation bill, contrary
to the rules OF the House. 1t will be de-
Tended on the gro nds that it comes I'm
der the Holman rule which permits new
legislation on an appropriation bill under
certain conditions. n
When the question finally boils down.
1t will hinge almost entirely upon the
Judgment of the presiding officer, Rep
ressntative Crisp. of Georgia, whether
the Borland rider might necessarily be
expected, II enacted into law, to result
ar, of the zeftieers Of hsstfnitsS ssstes.''
Only One section Applies. ~
AS the Appropriations Committee Is not
legislative committee, and as the sub
ject matter of the Borland rider never has
been considered by a competent legisla-
tive committee. only one section Of the
Holman rule is applicable. 1t reads:
- Nor shall any provision in any
such general appropriation bill OF
amendment thereto changing existing law
be in order. except such as, being ger
name to the subject matter of the bill,
shall retrench expenditure
(a) by the reduction Of the number
and salary OF the officers of the United
States;
(b) by the reduction of the compen-
sation of any person paid out Of the
Treasury of the United States. or
(c) by the reduction of the amounts
OF money covered by the bill
The rider has no direct bearing upon
the compensation paid any person. there
fore 1t cannot hope to meet requirement
(b).
As it was not proposed until all amounts
carried in the bill had been determined
upon. and approved by the full committee.
it naturally cannot claim to have any
effect whatsoever upon amounts carried
in the bill as required by (cr.
The question therefore boils down to re-
quiremont Ca), and it must be determined
whether the effect OF the provision will
be to reduce the number of officers Of
the United States government
Representative Borland claims that this
will be the effect
The testimony of chief clerks of virtual
CONTINUED ON FACE TWO.