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The sun., 1916-01-11
COMPULSION'S FOES
FEAR FIGHT Is LOST
Passage Of Bill at Second Read.
ing To-day Believed to
Be Assured.
ASQUITH HOLDS CABINET
Special Cable Desposch to The srS.

LONDON, Jan. l0.--Premier Asqulth Ia
continuing his efforts to keep the La Dor
members of his Ministry. whose resigna-
tions hav. been reported over the com
pulsion bill. from leaving the Cabinet
lie will meet members of the Labor
party on Wednesday to discuss the s!tua-
ton.
Arthur Henderson. whoee resignation
as President Of the Board OF Education
kas been reported. attended the Cabinet
meeting to-day. Requests in the House
Of Commons for "a statement In regard
TO his status met with a refusal from
the Premier. The Premier declined to
state whether or not Mr.. Henderson's y
resignation had been rendered.
III and when minister resigns and
his resignation has been accepted" he
said. prompt information is given to
the House. ! have never found II part
of my duty TO disclose confidential COM
munications between my colleagues and
myself"
The Premier announced in the House
this afternoon that two days would be
allowed for debate on the compulsory
military service bill when It comes VI,
for second reading tomorrow Lloyd
George will lead the defence OF the bill,
and II Is expected that MIR Henderson
will also speak. The other principal
speaker anticipated Is Sir Henry Dalzlcl.
one of the most consistent OF the Gov
ernments critics. who will tell why he
supports the Government in the matter
OF compulsion.
Ii is felt on every hand tina: the bill
will pass the House easily when the d-
vision Is taken on tAn coming reading.
The anti-comrulsionists are much dis
bed by the vote on the first reading
and the Nationaiists are more chagrine,l
than any. They were told hat at least
hundred Liberals would oppose the
bill. whereas when the division was
taken only 81 voted against II.
They have consequently summoned u
meeting for tomorrow to reconsider
their position. The anti-compus!on Lib
erals and Labor men have been much
upset by the expressions of Indignation
and resentment that have come to them
from their constituents generally.
The Lord Derby recruiting scheme was
reopened to-day for voluntary enlist
ments pending the passage OF the COM
pulsiou bill and resulted IN spite OF the
bad weather. In the appearance OF
crowds of single men At the recruiting
Offices who wished to escape the stigma
OF being later forced into service as
slackers.
The sun., 1916-01-11
IENIZELOS ALARMED.
Predicts BulRnrs WIN Drive
Greece Back to ola Frontiers.
Special Gable Despotch to The sus.

ROME. Jan. lu--An Ath.us despatch
contains the following excerpts from "A
speech delivered by ex-Prem!er Neni-
zelos OF Greece IN reply to the Congratu-
lations OF d"putation Of merchants
who waited on him on his name day
81 wish that the rulers uf Greece were
sufficiently stnsihl. to realize the i'm
portance Of her present situation. and
regulate the country's policy according
to the circumstances Of her geographi-
cal position. Instead they are appar-
emily determined to reduce Greece TO a
mere Mediterranean state. They do not
understand the place clearly assigned TO
Greece because Of her geographical posi-
tiun, Independent OF her traditions, her
duties and her gratitude,
"Our interests as well az those OF
England and France are Numerically
opposed to those of Austria and Ger
many. yet the Government, continues
blind to the Bulgarian peril. We can
only hope that We can be spared evils
unfortunately inevta Bile. our hope lies
in the presence Of the Anglo French
forces at Salonica and the strcng hen
ing OF their positions there.
Il do not wish TO prophesy evil but
fear that before long AN attack by
the Bulgarians will drive us back TO
our old frontiers Then nothing Will
bc left but to sacrifice money. men and
all in the hope left US that Bulgaria will
not he further increased
The Nehem,rd in commenting on the
ex-Premier's speech makes the follow
Ing significant statement
"Thc policy OF Greece will remain un-
altered. although the bulgarian peril
exists, while the Anglo-French forces
remain at Salonica. The Aus,ro-Ger-
man forces with bulgarian cooperation
will probably invade Greece, Nenizelos
Is solely responsible for the impending
catastrophe in Salonsca and Macedonia
since he summoned the Anglo French to
Salonica and he is encouraging them
tn remain there"
Both the speech Of NJ. Venizelos and
the comment 1t provoked were censored
1t is evident that the popularity Of NJ
Venizelos has been greatly Increased
since the last election, as the proof was
then afforded that the election was un-
constitutional by the great number o'
people who stayed away from the polls
During the progress Of the election
thousands OF people visited the ex
Premier, congra tulating him on hi.
triumph This was deeply deplored b,
the pro-German Ministers, whose news
papers accuse NJ Nenzelos OF an attemp
at revolution.
The sun., 1916-01-11
GERMAN ONSLAUGHT IN
CHAMPAGNE 4 FAILURE
Paris Reports Decisive Check of Great Drive Near Mas
siges in Which 5000 Men Were Hurled at
Single Point of French Line.

Ing important results. The only re-
suit was q decisive check.
We know from an absolutely au-
thoritative source that an entire bril-
gsde was launched at "a single point
Of our line during the attack.
The text OF the afternoon communidu'
follows:
In the Champagne the enemy de-
veloped the attack which he had pre-
pared yesterday by a violent lombard
ment. notably with suffocating gas
shells. In the course Of the day and
throughout the night he attempted no
less than four concentric actions on
q front eight kilometers long running
from La Courtine to Mont Tetu twest
and east OF the Butte du Mssnip.
Everywhere our nre decimated the
adversary's forces and stopped his Of
fensive operations short The enemy
succeeded in gaining foothold mo-
mentarily only at two points OF our
first line, to the northeast Of the Butte
du Mesnil and TO the west Of Mount
Tetu. A vigorous counter attack by
our troops promptly drove him out.
Al the present hour he occupies only
two small elements OF advanced
trenches
The sun., 1916-01-11
RUSSIAN. OFFENSIVE
NOW AT STANDSTILL
May BE Forming Anew for
Fresh Drive in Volhynia
and Galicia.
Spectoi da6,e DessosoA to rss Sur.

LoNpoN. Jan. l0.---The Russian offen-
sive In Folhynia and In eastern Galicia
appears to have been brought to a stand
still An official Austrian report dated
yesterday and received here to-day An
nounces that the Russians ceased their
attacks after having been repulsed al
all points In east Galicia. The furious
onslaughts which have marked the daily
operations since the new Russian drive
began more than two weeks ago have
been replaced by 'only intermittent artil-
lery nring." Vienna asserts.
The Russians are believed to be re.
grouping their lines preparatory to a
new onrush. for Il liz not doubted here the
Car Is determined to push the offensive
until the objects. the withdrawal Of the
German forces from Bessarabia and tn.
coveted subsequent Rumania interven.
ton, have been attained.
The following official report was is-
sued tonight by the Russian War Office
In Galio!a and eastward Of Ger
rowitz the enemy. as result of enor-
nous losses and dlsorganization. did
not attack. with the exception OF feeble
attempts to hinder our consolidating
the captured positions
Thus far the nes Russian offensive
has brought the attackers two gains
one In Vohynis and the other on the
Bukowina- BE essarabian frontier. The
former is OF strategical Importance
while the latter represents step toward
the realization OF the political aim. that
OF influencing Rumania.
In Nolhynia the Russians captured
the town OF Czartorysk, strategicall
important because 1t lies OH the Kovel.
Sarny Railway.
The cemetery north Of the town re
mains IN Austrian hands. From Gar
tor,sk the Russians will try to drive
northwestward on kovel TO cut th'
supply line serving the Nolhynian for
q esses Dubno and Lutzk.
ON the Bukowina- -Bessarabia line th'
Russians made a gain OF "a little les:
than four miles by advancing from
Touporoutza, their starting point e
Rarancze. Here. their object was L
move southwestward and captur'
Czernow,z. the capital OF the Bukowina
The sun., 1916-01-11
MAY ASK LINER TO DISARM.
Lansing Sees Italian Ambs ssa dos
In Verdi Case.

wAsHiNGToS, Jan. l0.--Following con-
ferences which Count d Cellere. the
Italian Ambassador. had to-day AT tho
state Department, the impression was
strong In official circles Tonight that
Secretary Lansing has informally re-
quested the removal Of the three inch
guns mounted on the Italian liner Giu-
seppe Verdi. now at New York.
To what extent the steps taken by
Secretary Lansing to bring about a re-
moval OF the guns before the vessel
clears may forcshadow "A modification
of the American rules concerning the
rights OF merchant vessels to arm for
defence. is a matter which officials de-
clined to discuss. but 1, IL not believed
that the United States Is ready to pro-
claim new regulations
The United States, 1t Is believed, IN
connection with !ts handling of subma-
rine warfare. has been considering the
advisablity of suggesting to all be.l!ger-
ents the removal of guns from passenger
vessels. and officials OF the State Depart.
ment have gone so far as to consider ad-
vising American travellers to avoid ves-
sells that carry guns.
The sun., 1916-01-11
BIDS AUSTRIA SPARE HER OWN.
Grey Tells vienna 4 Doats Alone
Menace Teuton Travellers.
Snec,ai Cable Dssaafch "a Tur ArN

LONDON, Jan lU.-The press bureau
made public to-day correspondence pass
ing between the Foreign Office and the
Austrian Government through the Amer
lean Embassy. in which Austria asks
that Great Britain provide travelling
comfort and protection for the repatrl-
ated wives and children of Austrians in
termed in India. The memorandum says
Austria asserts she will hold Great
Britain responsible for tho safety of
these subjects while passengers on the
high seas.
Sir Edward Grey In his reply states
that he is astonished that Austria should
make the request. since the only danger
threatening the passengers Is one for
which the Austrian and German Govern
ments are responsible
Great Britain. he observes. does not
intend TO take any precautions for the
protection Of Austrian subjects whion
she does not take In behalf OF her own
There will be sufficient protection II
Austria and Germany observe the ordi-
nary rules OF humanity" he concludes.
The sun., 1916-01-11
FORD PARTY BEGINS TO
BREAK UP; MANY LEAVE
students Get Instructions to
Spread Peace Sentiment
in United States.
Special Gable Drspa,ch from the corvespond.
emf of Tur ai.N

Special Cable Dsspo,ch from the Correspond.
ent Of THE svS.
THE HAGUE. via London. Jan. 10
The Ford peace party began to break up
to-day. Most of the students left to-
night for Rotterdam in charge OF
Chaperon Watkins Of the business stan
They will sail tomorrow on the Moor
dam for New York.
Previous to their departure the students
were instructed TO spread peace propa- :
ganda at their respective universities
and to hold public meetings to counter.
act the alleged false newspaper reports.
The Netherlanders are In favor OF
peace. but they do not approve of the
Ford expedition because OF its many
mistakes They think a congress of neu-
trails possible II the Ford pilgrims are
not connected with II.
A mass meeting held tonight at the
Zoo attracted about 1900 persons
Many left before the close of the meet :
ing. Other meetings are planned in Am
sterdam on Wednesday and In Rotter-
dam on Friday.
The Norwegian delegates are dis
grunled because the Ford party is We,
without a definite plan. Some of them
threaten to withdraw.
The sun., 1916-01-11
SUBMARINES ESCAPE BLAZE.
Mysterious Fire In 4. =. station at
New London.

NEW LONDON, Conn. Jan. lo--Fire
of unknown origin was discovered In n
coal pocket al the new submarine station
here about 10 o'clock tonight. and be-
fore the naval vessels stationed there
could get streams into play the tlszc
threatened to spread through the whole
station.
Submarines G-i. &C.. G-t and FL
quickly slipped cables and fuated into
tn. stream. followed by their tenders.
Fulton and Tonopah The latter vessels
have powerful pumps and taking up
advantageous positions soon had lines Of
hose stretched Scores Of sailors fought
the flames until midnight, when the blaze
was practically extinSuishcd.
IN the coal pocket was considerable
equipment belonging 10 the submarines
some torpedoes being reported among
the material destroyed
Two o. the q type submarines were
scheduled TO start to-day for extensive
repairs The loss by the fire will prob
ably amount To several thousand dollars
The sun., 1916-01-11
GIBRALTAR OF THE
ADRIATIC' IN PERIL
Austrians Take Position on
Road to Summit of Mt.
LOvcen.
1T DOMINATES CATTARO
Special Gable DesposcA to THs Sux.

LONDON. Jan. l0.--The Rome CORE.
spondent of the Daily Mail telegraphs
'The Austrians have captured ths
southwestern point OF Mount Lovcen
the Gibraltar OF the Adriatic.' dominat.
ing the winding road leading UP from
Cattaro Tho early fail Of all of the
Mount Lovcen positions Is expected. The
whole Montenegrin army might bt
severely affected thereby"
The latest Montencgrin official report
20 reach here is as follows:
Our troops took the offensive on
January on the eastern front near
Lepenac. The Austrian troops resisted
desperately and some positions were
taken and retaken several times We
finally remained masters OF the field
Of operations. Our losses were APP
preciable and those OF the enemy con-
siderable.
Desperate combats took place in the
direction OF RozaJ and Berane. The
enemy, thanks to the superiority OF
his forces. succeeded In occupying
Tourak. our forces retired upon
position to the left OF Lesnitza.
Our front at Mount Lovcen has
been furiously bombarded by all the
forts and mobile batteries at Cattaro.
as well as by cruisers. but no infantry
attack has been attempted.
The sun., 1916-01-11

Signor Eugatti WAS regarded as one
of the foremost OF living sculptors His
works OF animals were represented In
nearly every gallery IN Europe.
AZ the outbreak Of the war he gave
UP the modelling OF some animals al
the geological Gardens at Antwerp 10
assist the Belgian Ambulance Corps.
When Antwerp was evacuated he went
to Holland. and later to Italy, and finally
returned TO Paris.
Signor Bugattis bronzes were exhibited
last year in the New York galleries of
Goupil a Co and made considerable
artistic success.
The sun., 1916-01-11
DENIES GERMANS LACK MILK.
~DatIy Naii'' Says Cattle Census
shows Cry II Fraudulent.
Special Cable Despotch to TUE Sun

I.oEpuN, Jan, lu,---Th, Ddliy Nal
pubishes a denial OF the ass rton that
German babies are without milk. citing
a recent German census of milch cows.
which shows, II says. that II the output
were used for babies. instead Of FOR
conversion into nitroglycer!ne there
would be no lack now.
II quotes the Koehische Zettun0 and
the Voik.titun0 to the effect that mlch
COWS are being slaughtered to provide
against the mea, shortage as further
proof that the outcry about the short
age OF milk for babies is a fraud
The sun., 1916-01-11
COST S1,25O,OOO,OOO.
Ia rda neIl~s Failure Heavy Loss To
britain, says Berlin.

BERLIN tby Wireless to Sayville, l..
~, Jan. lo.--The Overseas News
Agency today gave out the following
according to estimates by competent
authorities here the Entente Powers
spent $3.50. 900 600 on the Dardanelles
expedition. not inclusive OF their losses
in warships and trading craft
according to reports that have
reached the Turkish capital the Entente
had arranged for distribution Of control
at Constantinople. so that one-third was
TO be governed each by Great Britain,
France and Russia. II is known that
since April more than 1000 civil Officers
Md been assembled on the Island II
Nudros in order to take charge OF the
civil posts Immediately after Constant!-
nople was captured"
The sun., 1916-01-11
OPERATION ON KAISER SLIGHT.
Surgeons Task Delicate, hut Not
serious, Rome Hears.

ROME, Jan 9.--The latest reports re-
ceived here in regard to the Kaiser's
health contradict those that have been
prevalent in regard TO the dangerous
nature Of his Illness a delicate but not
serious operation was required. they say,
on account OF malignant growth in the
Emperors throat
Information which was given out by a
high church official. who took IL upon
himself to LOOK into the truth Of the vary
ing rumors Is that the doctors believe
that II complications do no, arise the
Kaiser will be able to resume work in
February.
The sun., 1916-01-11
BRITAIN LIFTS RED CROSS BAN.
viii Allow Hospital supplies to he
Sent 10 Germany.

WAsHISGroS. Jan. l0.---6ireat Britain
and her allies will consent TO the ship
ment Of American Red Cross supplies
for hospitals in Germany and countries
3o!ned with her in war. according TO an
announcement to-day.
Miss Mabel Boardman, head Of tho
American Red Cross. said that the ship
ment would consist mainly Of cotton
gauze and bandages drawn from Red
Cross wa ehouses Rubber articles were
not considered
The permit applies only 10 the present
accumulation Of supplies, and furthr'
shipments VIII have to be held pending
arrangements with the British Govern.
ment.
The sun., 1916-01-11
AIR RAID ON MONASTIR.
French Nviators Report Many Fires
Caused by Their BOM bs.
Special Cable Desposch TO THR Sus.

LONDON, Jan. i0.--The Athens CORE
spondent OF the Daily Mai reports that
French aircraft have made AN attack
on Monastir and returned safely TO their
base. reporting that they saw many
fires In the town as result of the
bombs which they had dropped.
A despatch 10 the Exchange Telegraph
from Salonica says n notilla OF French
aeroplanes has dropped bombs on Sofia.
causing considerable damage and in
describable panic among the inhabitants
OF the Bulgarian capital.
The sun., 1916-01-11
ITALY URGED TO ACT.
Rome Newspa pers want Her Il
Defend Nonteuegro.
Specssi Gable Despdtch to The SuH.

ROME, Jan. i0.---The italian press is
urging that the Government assume en-
tire control Of the defence Of Mon
tenegro. Montenegro. the newspapers
point out, is dynasticaliy united with
Italy, Queen Helena being the daughter
OF King Nicholas OF Montenegro. In
the second place. they say, as Mon
,enegro is now situated she IL threatened
by the Austrians with the loss OF Mount
Lovcen. which In Austrian hands would
make Cattaro impregnable and defeat
Of the Austrian navy on the Adr!atic
impossible.
The Austrisns are determined on the
conquest OF this strategic fortress. the
papers say. and Montenegro ir fighting
them unatded--a task to which she Is
hardly equal
Reports reached here to-day that a
violent bomba rdmen, Of Mount Lovcen
by the Austrian fleet on Cattaro is In
progress. coincidcnt with energetic at
tacks by the Austrian armies along the
Mor,enegrn front
There are now in Italy $4,000 Aus
trian prisoners. besides SO. 600 who have
been transferred from Serbia.
The sun., 1916-01-11
WILSON MAY TAKE STUMP.
Fricnds Say lie VIII Push Defence
plan With Speeches.

WAsHINGToN. Jan. 10.--Fresdent Will
son is preparing to move in the national
defence fight lie will take into his
own hands very soon the direction OF
the campaign for the enactment OF his
army and navy programme and will try
by methods employed In the days when
the early Administration measures were
in process Of formulation TO pave the
way for the!r passage
Close friends of the President asserted
to-day that he will probably make sew
eral speeches during the spring for the
purpose of crystallzing sentiment In
support of THE programme. At the White
House no official comment was made on
this report. but the impression WAS given
that the President has under considera-
ton the wisdom of taking the stump.
The sun., 1916-01-11
FRENCH LOSE TRENCHES.
Germans Report Gains 10 the North
Of Massig~s.

BERLIN, via London, Jan. l0.--Th'
text OF the official statement issued TO
day at German army headquarters says
An attack developed by US to the
north Of Massiges. In the neignborhood
OF Maisons de Champagne farm. re-
suited In the capture by our forces
OF an enemy observation post and
trenches several hundred yards In ex-
tent. as well as 423 prisoners. includ-
ing seven officers and seven machine
guns and one large and seven small
mine throwers. a French counter at
tack to tho east Of the farm broke
down.
A German air squadron attacked
enemy warehouses at Furnes.
The sun., 1916-01-11
WHITLOCK MOTORS TO POST.
4. =. Minist~r Visits Hague. Then
starts for Brussels In Auto.

THE HAGUE, Jan. 10.-l'rand Whit
lock. American Minister to Belgium. left
here to-day for Brussels after his visit
with Henry van Dyke. the American
Minister. starting to make the entire
trip by automobile, IT had been pre-
viously planned that he would go by
train to the Belgian border,
Capt. Karl Boy-Ed. the recalled Ger
man Naval Attache at Washington, also
left here to-day, after a short visit to
the German legation. starting for Rot
terdam. He Is to go at once from there
to Germany,
The sun., 1916-01-11
APPONYI MAY BE ENVOY.
Berlin Hears Hungarian u r"~
sjbIc Successor of Dunhn.

BERLIN, Jan. lo.--AdNio"s r'.' ...
here from Vienna say that ,uGu' A."
Appouyi. the veteran Hungarian -.
leader. possibly may lee chosen 90 e
post Of Aus;yn-Iuugari,-I Awtl>. :
10 the United States, made va,H"' '
recall OF Hr pumhd,
The sun., 1916-01-11
BUGATT1, SCULPTOR, A SUICIDE
Ends bife with Gas In Paris-Fa.
nous for His Animals.

PARIS, Jan. l0.-Rembrandt Bugatti
the Italian animal sculptor. committed
suicide by gas asphyxiation IN his studio
in Rue Joseph-Bara yesterday.
lie had been much depressed during
the war. particularly over the sufferings
OF the Belgians
The sun., 1916-01-11
Days British Losses 72l.

1ONDoN, Jan. l0.-To-days official
British casualty list covering all fronts
gives the number OF officers as 2S, II
of whom we're killed. and the number OF
men as 500. 1873 OF whom were killed,
The sun., 1916-01-11
OTTO H. KAHN AIDS RELIEF.
$4,000 Its Third DOnatiOn tO
French Sufferers.
Sssciai Csbb DsspafcA TO THs Sos.

PARIS. Jan. l0,-The prefect OF po-
lice to-day acknowledged the receipt
of a third donation from otto H. Kahn
of New York OF 10000 francs H2. .00O)
This " for the aid Of wounded SOL
diers. children and artists.
The sun., 1916-01-11
Canadian OMcer Aero Victim.
Spscsa1 Ca6is De patch to Tms Sun.

LONDON, Jan. l0.--Lieut, Gordon
Duke OF the Canadian corps it was an
nounced by the War Office to-day. was
killed AT Eastbourne yesterday in an
aeroplane accident.
The sun., 1916-01-11

w H1LE British KuteAmara the Tgr is fighting
w desperately against besging Turkish relief column
advancing the river from Basra Official British tell Of
battle this force and large Turkish which
prevent expedition reaching and
the 100000 locked that
position
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