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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13
Wants Demand on Britain
To Cbey International Laws.

Accordingly the German government
is confident that in Consequence of the
new orders issued to the naval forces
the government Of the United States
will also now consider all impediments
removed which may have beer in the
way of mutual cooperation toward
restoration of the freedom OF the seas
during the war. as suggested in the
note Of July %. 1915, and il does not
doubt that the government Of the Unit
cd states will now demand and insist
that the British government shall
forthwith observe the rules OF tntcrna-
tionaI law universally recognized be-
fore the war as laid down in the notes
presented by the government Of the
limited states TO the British govern
ment December Is. 1914. and Novem-
Der 5. 1918.
should steps taken by the govern
nent of the United States not attain
tbe object Ia desires 10 have the laws
Of humanity followed by all beIIiger-
ent nations. the German government
could then be facing a new situation.
in which IL must reserve TO itself com
plete liberty OF decision.
The underS Ened avails himself Of
this opportunity TO renew 10 the Amer
icsr ambassador assurances Of highest
consideration. JAGOW.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13
GERMANY YIELDS
ONE Big POINT
No More Merchantmen to Be
Sunk by Submarines With
out Visit and Search.
REPLY TO AMERICAN NOTE
Berlin Still noubts Sussex Facts, Ac-
cuses United States Of Favoritism
and 5erates Britain's "HIIesar'
Warfare.

Berlin.-Folowing is the text OF the
note of the German governments reply
70 the American note respecting subma-
rine warfare. delivered by Gottlteb Won
Jagow, the foreign secretary, to Ambas-
sador Gerard:
The undersigned on behalf OF the I'm
perlal German government has the honor
70 present to his eNcenency the ambassa-
dor OF the United States, James w. Ge-
rard, the following reply to the note Of
April 20 regarding the conduct of German
submarine warfare.
The German government handed over
to the proper naval authorities for early
investigation the evidence concerning the
Sussex as communicated by the govern
ment of the United States. Judging by
the results that the investigation has
hitherto yielded, the German government
is alive to the possibility that the ship
mentioned In the note Of April 16 as hay
ing been torpedoed By a German subma-
rine is actually identical with the Sus-
sex.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13
Keeps Principles of
Humanity in View.

The German government attaches no
less Importance TO the sacred principles
ot humanity than the government OF the
United States 1t again fully takes INTO
account that both governments for many
years co-opcrated ia developing interna-
tioual law in conformity with these prln-
ciptcs the ultimate object OF which has
always been 20 conhue warfare on sea
and land 20 armed forces of belngerents
and to safeguard as far as possible non
combatapts against the horrors of war
But although these considerations are of
great WeiGht. they alone would not under
present circumstances have determined
the attitude OF the German government
For in answer 10 the appeal by the gov
eminent of the United States on behalf
Of the sacred principles of humanity and
international law, the German govern
ment must repeat once more with all
emphasis that il was not the German
but the British government which ignored
an accepted rules OF International law and
extended this terrific war 10 the lives and
property of uoncambatants having no re
gard whatever for the interests and
rights or neulrals and ncacomhatants
that through this method Of warfare have
been severely injured
In self-defense against the tUegal con-
duct of British warfare while fighting a
/ bitter struggle for national existence.
I Germany had To resort 20 the hard bat
effective weapon OF submarine warfare
AS matters stand fhe German govern
meut cannot but rei.erate regret that the
sentiments inf humanity which The govern
weut ot the United States extends with
( such fervor Go the unhappy victims OF
submarine warfare are noy eNterded with
/ tne same warmth of feeling 90 many
! millions OF women and children who. ac-
/ VoroluE 10 the aNOrsrd intention of the
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13
WILSON TO ACCEPT
BERL.|N'S PROMISE
Break Between United States
and Germany Averted.
WILL DISCUSS SOME POINTS
Reported at Washington President
viii Not Discuss Submarine Issue
With Britain as Urged
by the Kaiser.

Washington, May 6.-The consensus
of opinion in Washington is that the
danger Of a break in diplomatic rela-
tons between the United States and
Germany has been averted.
Administration officials. diplomats
and members of congress were almost
unit in the opinion that the German
reply complies with the basic demands
of the president for abandonment Of
illegal submarine warfare.
President Wilson and Secretary
Lansing, however, withheld official
announcement of their views. They
will await the receipt of the official
teyt of the note from Ambassador
Gerard.
Tone of Answer Resented.
Although they were inclined to take
exception to the tone of the German
reply and to consider it not wholly
clear and not entirely satisfactory,
said to be agreed that the only course
open is to accept the German prom
Uses.
At the same time it was authorita-
lively stated that the president will
accept the German governments in
structions to submarine commanders
only as an unconditional compliance
with the United States demands"
The president is determined to
maintain the position he took in earlier
correspondence that he will not COM
plicate negotiations with Germany by
any discussion of the British food
blockade.
Will Ignore Conditional Clause.
1t is the present intention Of the
president, it is said, to ignore alto
gether the conditional clause of the
German reply, which is construed as
proposing a triangular discussion Of
the submarine issue. by the United
States, Germany and Great Britain.
The ambiguous phrasing OF the new
orders to German submarine com
manders, which refers to the destruc-
ton of merchant vessels recognized by
international law" raised another
point that may lead to future discus
sion.
The state department. made it plain
that the United States will discuss
with Germany any legitimate phase
of the question of submarine opera
tons remaining to be settled, provid-
ing in the meantime Germany sds-
ponds illegal submarine operations
The new orders to submarine com
manders are construed as meeting
fully this condition
Points to Be Cleared.
The scope of these engotiations and
the manner of conducting them is a
matter to be determined The first
point the state department will seek
to clear up is what Germany means
by her reference to international
law" in the new orders to submarine
commanders.
If the German government intends
by this phrase to separate unarmed
vessels from vessels defensively
armed there will be conflict, officials
said.
But until this bridge is reached the
state department will take the posi-
tion that the new orders to subma-
rine comm anders guarantee that no
unresisting merchant vessel will be
sunk until the passengers have been
put in places of safety.
The important thing. all officials
agreed, was that Germany has gone
far enough in subscribing to the basic
principles laid down by the president
to avert the danger Of an immediate
break in relations.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13
Denies the Assertion;
Facts Not Furnished.

The German government must emphat-
ically rcpudiate the assertion. The Ger
man government, however, thinks 1t Of
little avail to enter into details in the
present stage of affairs more PARTICULAR
ly as the government OF the United States
omitted to substanuate the assertion by
reference to concrete facts.
The German government viii only state
that IL bias imposed far-rea ching re-
stIaints upon the use OF the submarine
weapon, solely In consideration of neu-
trails interests. IN spite of the fact that
these restrictions are necessarily of ad-
vantage to Germany's enemies. No such
consideration has ever been shown neu-
trails by Great Britain and her allies.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13
suufnhters Afraid Of Cows.

Nest Spanish bullhghters object to
lighting cows. The average :oreador
is sincerely afraid of COW. And he
has good reason. The 0ows e the half
Wild breed used for the arena are
much quicker in their movements than
are the bulls Their horns are more
Ispinted and more formidable Fhey
do not lower their heads TO the ground
shut their eyes and charge like a loco
motive upon the rails. but are alert
and ready to follow every movement
Of their Exchange
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13

Galveston. Tex, May 6.-Forty cur
reucy spectators in Mexico City have
been arrested and Will be given terms
in the penitenti4ry, according to a
message received aere at the Mexican
consulate The men are accused Of
having circulated reports calculated
to induce the people 70 part with cur
reDcy at prices b-low lis real value.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13
urther investigation
OF Case to Be Made.

The German government begs TO re-
serve further communication on the sub
Ject until certain points are ascertained
which are of decisive Importance for es-
tabhshing the facts in the case.
Should ii turn out that the commander
was wrong in assuming the vessel to be
man-of-war, the German government
will not fail to draw tile consequences re-
sulting therefrom.
In connection with the case of the Sus-
sex the government of the United States
made a series of statements, the gist Of
which is the assertion that the incident is
10 be considered but one instance of a
deliberate method of indiscriminate de-
struction of vessels of all sorts. national
tiles and destinations by German subma-
rine commanders
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13

Nine Miles Southwest of Jerusalem.
The story is told OF teacher who
was accustomed to ask the same Ques-
ton Of the same scholar each Sunday
Tom always had the question, Where
is the lesson located ?" lie was always
prepared "a the question, and that
being answered felt 10 further inter
est in the lesson. Tom was away one
Sunday On the Sunday following the
teacher asked. Where were you last
Sunday. Tom?~ and he answered me-
chauicany. Nine miles southwest of
Jerusalem. Christian Herald
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13

Mister. I'm a stranger in town. 3.
lost and can't find my way TO II
depot"
Better settle right here, Fl
friend" advised the booster "lo
couldn't locate in a better place
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13
Austrlans Bomb Railway

Vienna, May S--Austrian avtators
have bombarded the important rail
way junction Of Sdolbunowo. in Vol.
hynia. the war Office announced.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13
May II Last.

as their married life happy
Nothing else. She thinks he IL
the wisest person on earth end re
thinks she is the most beautiful FeI
feet, eh Louisville COURIER 71rTal
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13
Tells of New Orders
Given 20 War Vessels.

As far as lies with the German gov
eminent. it wishes to prevent things
from taking such a course. The Ger
man government, moreover is prepared
to do it's utmost to conline operations
of the war for the rest of its duration
TO the fighting forces of the beIliger-
ents thereby also insuring freedom! of
the seas. a principle upon which the
German government believes now as
before the war that it is in agreement
with the government OF the United
States
The German government guided by
this idea notifies the government of
the United States mat German naval
forces have received the following or
der
In accordance with the general prin-
cipIes of visit and search and the de-
struCtion of merchant vessels, recognized
by International law such vessels, both
within and without the area declared
Il naval war zone, shall not be sunk
without warning and without saving
human lives unless the ship attempt to
escape or offer resistance"
But neutrals cannot expect that Ger
many. forced to fight for exist nee,
shall for the sake of neutral interests
restrict the use of an effective weapon
If the enemy is permitted to continue
to apply at will methods of warfare
violating rules Of international law.
such demand would be incompatible
with the character Of neutrality. and
the German government is convinced
that the government OF the United
states does not think Of making such a
demand. knowing that the government
OF the United States repeatedly de-
clared that i, IS Determined TO restore
the principle Of freedom of the seas,
from whatever quarter it has been vio-
! luf
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13

ment with the German people. rails 70
understand TIE discrimination all the
more as it has repeatedly and explicit
~ declared itself ready to use the sub
marine weapon in strict conformity
with the rules OF international law. as
recognized before the outbreak of the
war, IL Great Britain likewise was
ready to adapt her conduct OF warfare
to these rules.
Several attempts made by the gov
eminent of the United States to pre-
vail upon the British government TO
act accordingly failed because of fiat
refusal on the part of the British gov
eminent
Moreover. Great Britain again and
again has violated international law
SURPRISING all bounds in outraging
neutral rights. The latest measure
adopted to Great Britain. declaring
German bunker coalTAcontraband and
establishing conditions under which
English bunker coal alone is supplied
TO neqtrals. is nothing but an unheard-
OF attempt by way of exaction to
force neutral tonnage into the service
OF British trade war.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13
Alleges Favoritism
Is Shown to Britain.

The German people knows that the
government of the United States has
the power to confine the war to armed
forces Of the belligerent countries in
the interest of humanity and mainte-
nance Of international law The gov
eminent of the United States would
have been certain of attaining this end
had it been determined to insist against
Great Britain on the incontrovertible
right to freedom of the seas. But as
matters stand the German people is
under the impression that the govern
ment of the United States, while de-
handing that Germany struggling for
existence, shall restrain the use of an
effective weapon. and while making
compliance with these demands a con-
dition for maintenance of relations
with Germany, confines itself to pro-
tests against Illegal methods adopted
by Germany's enemies. Moreover, the
German people knows to what consid
cradle extent It's enemies are supplied
with all kinds OF war material from
the United States.
1t viii, therefore. be understood that
the appeal made by the government of
the United States to sentiments of hu-
mainly and principles Of international
law cannot under the circumstances
meet the hearty response from the
German people which such an appeal
otherwise always is certain to find
here.
If the German government neverthe-
less, is resolved to go 70 the utmost
limit of concessions. 1t has been guided
not alone by the friendship connecting
the two great nations for over one
hundred years, but also by the thought
of the great doom which threatens the
entire civilized world should the cruel
and sanguinary war be extended and
prolonged.
The German government, conscious
of Germany's strength. twice within
the last few months announced before
the world it's readiness to make peace
on basis safeguarding Germany's vi
tai interests. thus indicating that it is
not Germany's fault if peace is still
withheld from the nations of Europe.
The German government feels all the
more justified in declaring that respon-
siblity could not be borne before the
forum of mankind and in history II
after twenty-oue months of the wars
duration the submarine question under
discussion between the German gov
eminent and the government of the
United States were to take turn seri-
ously threatening maintenance of peace
between the two nations,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-05-13

Appleton-The next Wisconsin con
ference of the Evangelical association
will be held in Prairie du Sac April
10. 1917. This was decided at the clos
ing session Of the 1916 conference held
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-03
SPOKE AT PRESTON
CITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Alfred Grant Durant Told of Life at
Mt. Hermon School,

Alfred Grant Durant, a student at
the Mt. Hermon school, addressed the
congregation at the Preston City Bap-
fist church Sunday evening on The
Life at and characteristics of Mt.
Hermon School. Rev. Frank Robbins
led in prayer.
The speaker told of the religious ac-
tivities and the advantages obtained
at Mt. Hermon school and he also ex-
planned Dwight's Moody's plan for the
student.
He told of what the school does for
young men who have not the means
to attend a preparatory school. In the
school are students representing for
eign nations, China, Japan and one
student from Africa. He comes from
the central part of Africa where the
inhabitants are of a cannibalistic ma
ture. This student after he completes
his studies will go back to his native
people as a missionary and will try to
convert his countrymen. There is also
an Indian from the western reserva =
ton who will do likewise on the COM
pletion of his studies.
Mr. Durant told of the excellent
treatment the students receive and
how they plan and carry out religious
exercises which are proving to be OF
great advantage for the welfare OF
the Students.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-03
SPOKE AT PARK
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Prof. S. w. Irwin of East Greenwich
Academy Delivered Morning Ser
mon Sunday.

Prof. Samuel W. Irwin, principal of
the East Greenwich Academy, spoke at
the Park Congregational church on
Sunday morning. His text was taken
from the st. Matthew, 4.19, And He
said unto them, come We after Me, and
will make you fishers of men. And
they straightway left the nets and fol-
lowed Him.
1t was a call of service, said Prof
Irwin. 1t is unquestionably assurance
when Jesus calls men into His remark
able service. He took ii for granted
that He could call upon the human
soul. The human soul is strung with
strings which are in touch with God.
The speaker told of an instance of
his own experience on board a train
recently when he was travelling to To-
ronto. He came in contact with a
soldier who had been at the front. The
soldier told of the dead soldiers lying
in trenches, piled up like cord wood.
At the offertory, Homeland, by Hans
com, was rendered by Miss Annie G.
Held and E. 3. Seamans.
Prof. Irwin gave an address at the
Sunday school session.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-03
Incidents In Society

John C. Steiner and Major Henry ]
Steiner spent Sunday in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio Bigelow gave
a dance at the Golf club Saturday
evening.
Miss Jane MEG. Aiken and Miss May
Paddock leave town this week for At
lantic city.
Miss Nellie Loring leaves today
CMonday) to pass the week with
friends in Cambridge. Mass.
Miss Mabel s. Webb has returned
to her studies at Pratt institute and
will complete her course this term.
Miss Rosalie Bennett Of the Neigh
borhood guild in Peacedale spent the
week end at her home on Williams
street.
Miss Valerie Shannon gave a lunch
con of sixteen covers Saturday in hon
or of Miss Christine GregsOn and her
| college friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund W. Perkins
entertained several friends at supper
Sunday evening at their home on
Sachem terrace.
/ Mrs. z. H. Willard of Washington
street is in New York, accompanied
| by her sister. Miss Martina Hyde, who
has been visiting here.
Franklyn T. Lord, a student at the
| military academy at Cromwell on the
/ Hudson. is at his home on Broad
street for the spring vacation.
Mrs. Foster Wilson and Miss Annie
| E. Vaughn of Broadway returned sat
| urday after a four weeks trip to Palm
| Beach and other points in Florida.
Florida papers received by friends
| in town speak of Mrs. Helen V. VIII
son and Miss Annie Z. Vaughn as the
guests at The Oaks in Daytona, F1ori-
da.
| After a week vacation spent at the
! home Of her sister. Mrs. w. Tyler OIL
| colt, of Church street Miss Mary B.
| Hyde left Saturday evening for Brook
/ Ign, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Thomas Lane
have announced the marriage of their
| daughter. Edith Amy, and Mr.. George
Robert Fellows, on Friday, March the
| 31st, at Norwich.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Herbert Puller
| have sent out cards Of invitation to the
| marriage of their daughter. Marion
| Louise, and Mr.. Clifford Monroe Story
/ on Saturday evening. April 22d, at 7.3C
| o'clock, at Park Congregational church
j NoEEtch- N be followed by reception
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-04-03
TAFTVHLE
Large Attendance at Miss Ethel 8.
Reeves Funeral Personals and
Notes.

IN0IGSs
At $50 o'clock Saturday morning the
funeral of Miss Ethel 3, Reeves took
place from her 1ats hone on F'rovi-
dence street with q saHgs number of
relatives and friends In attendance A
large number OF ma gnshcen$ floral and
forms were grouped about the cas<et
Services were hesd az the Sacred
Heart church at 9 o'clock Rev. U. O.
Bellerose sung requiem high mass.
The choir sang. Hymns were sung by
Amanda and Charles Belair. The
bearers were Charles E. and Joseph
Belair, Joseph Mullen of willimantic,
Archie Moulleur, James Poyer and
Leo Jacques.
Burial was in the family lot in the
Sacred Heart cemetery.
The flowers included a pillow from
Father and mother; crescent, Sisters
Corinne; cross, Mr.. and Mrs Hugh
Kinder; blanket of carnatioas, Miss
Laura Mullen, Miss Doro BIanchette,
Mr. Joseph Mullen, Willimantic;
George w. Weller and family, Archie
Moulleur, Metropolitan Insurance staff
Of Norwich; spray of lilies, Sewing
circle; carnations, Mr.. ard Mrs. Ste
phen Thompson, Miss Edith Thomp-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Sharples. Miss
A. Belaire, Joseph Godreau, Whitman
tic; lilies, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Kinder
Norwich; carnations, Oscar Heinrich
| Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Schwartz, Nor
wich: roses, Mrs. King; wreath. Mr.
and Mrs Jas. Gareau, Danielson, Pc
ter MORGAN, Willimantic; horseshoe
Charles Robinson, Boston.
Funeral Director George G. Grant
! had charge of the funeral arrange
ments.