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Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
Policy Toward China.

What will be Japan's policy to- wards China ?' the correspondent ask ed.
 'As the ministry was organized only yesterday, I have not discussed China with my associates" he replied. How ever, speaking generally, Japan's am- bition is to have China benefit. like Japan, from the fruits of world civil ization and world progress. The Jap- anese and Chinese people have sprung from the same stock. Our future des- tiny is common destiny that Is his torica1ly involved"
 Though he was unable to dwell on a detailed programme, the premier continued, he could affirm that Amer ican's interests in China would be harmed in nowise by Japan, which had no intention of violating China's sov- ereignty or preventing interested na- tions from having equal opportuni- ties.
 "People talk of closing the door," he said That is a complete non pos- sumus.
 "so long as Japan's vital intreests and dignity are not infringed, Japan will take no aggressive step against any nation, especially America.'
 Will the Japanese alliance with Russia be the basis of policy in the Orient? ?' he was asked.
 Alliances With Great Britain and Russia.
 Japan, true to her obligations naturally will be bound in her future policies by her alliances with Great Britain and Russia" he responded, but that does not imply disregard of fostering amity with others, notably l America, whose friendship and CO., operation we have every reason to cherish. The empire faces a situa- ton which demands strenuous and 1 unified exertions to secure reforms of the national life, to nourfsh the strength of her resources and to place the nation on an unshalable founda- tfon of secure and lasting peace in the Far East. Our supreme efforts abroad should be to maintain faith with for eign powers and to be strictly fair and upright. Japan's progress as a world power, which Is inevitable, must be marked with prudence and caution, especially in the period of world cris- is."
 No More Activity in War.
 The premier said he saw no ukeit- hood of more activie participation in picious that Japan had designs in re- gard to the Philippines, saying that if any power were to be there he was glad fl should be America.
 Concerning the contention that the cabinet was reactionary and that its creation was opposed to the rights of the people. the premier said. with mili- tary brevity:
 "My appointment is in exact accord ance with the provisions of the Japan ese constitution"
 Constructive Programme.
 a"Not revolutionary, nor aggressive. not mil1tarystfc, but constructive that is my programme" declared the premier in conclusion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
SHIPPING AGENTS ARE
 GIVEN ANOTHER SCARE
Tugboat Captain Reports U-Boat Be- tween Boston Light and Minoto Liqht.

Boston, Oct. 1o.-Shippins agents here who have been holding their ves- seis In port on account of German submarine activities off the New Eng land coast received another alarm to- day when ! tugboat captain reported that he saw something resembling a U-boat between Boston light and Minots light early this morning.
 The object was so distant and the light so poor that the captain was unable to say positively that he had sighted 3 submarine and the steam boat inspectors to whom he made his report were inclined to the opinion that the failure If other incoming boats to note the presence of a strap- ger in these waters cast doubt on the accuracy of his observation.
 It was pointed out, on the other band, that the rough sea last night may have led a submarine commander to seek quieter waters. The point where the towboat captain saw the supposed U- boat is well within the three-mile limit.
 The tieup of shipping bound from this port from Europe was still notice- able today, although no definite word Of the Wherea bouts of the German sea raider has been received since the tor cedo1ng of vessels off Nantucket last Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
A SUBMARINE SIGHTED
 JUST SOUTH OF SAVANNAH
No American Undersea Boats Are
 Now in That Vicinity.

Savannah, Ga. Oct. 1O.-The pres ence of a submarine of undetermined nationality off Tybee Bar. below Sa- vannah, today was reported to local custom house officials and to the Brit ish consul here. it was learned to- night. Officials at both the customs house and consulate refused to say where their information came from but each emphasized the statement that it was entirely unofficial" No American undersea boats are believed to be in these waters.
 It was reported in marine circles here tonight that the navy yard at Charleston, s. C.. had been advised by wireless of the presence as early as Monday afternoon of a submarine off Tybee Bar. Customs house off, cials and those of the British consul ate said their information was that a submerslble was off the bar this morn ing. Several allied merchant ships are in port here and officers of sev- eral acknowledged that they were slow in loading" although all de- clared reports of submarine activities would not prevent their departure.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
FOUR POLICEMEN AND
 EIGHT STRIKERS SHOT
During Riot at Tidewater Oil Co.
 Plant at Bayonne, N. J.

Bayonne, N. J., Oct. 1O.-Four police men were shot in a battle late today witt triA'ng employees of the Tide watS On company after they had beer at'G-Ked by g mob. They re- turned the fire ana ~-sht of the strik- CTS were wounded. four of them so se- riously they may die. None of the po- hcemen was dangerously wounded.
 The strikers. several hundred in number, assemb- d near the plant of the company and resisted the efforts of score or more policemen to dis perse them. The officers were under orders not to fire unless fired upon but when they approached the mob one of its leaders began shooting and the Nattle became general A volley from the podcemen's guns soon dis persed the strikers.
 The wounded officers were shot in the arms and legs and three of them continued on duty. Most of the in Jured rioters were shot in the head. Four of them are not expected 10 live. All the wounded civilians were taken to hospitals.
 The Standard Oil plant, which en- ploys about 5000 men. closed az noon today. following the company's refu- sal to grant the demands of the men for a wage increase ranging from 20 to 30 per cent. The entire police force of Bayonne was on guard duty to- night.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
BRITAIN IS RETicENT ON
 NEW SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. All Departments of Government Are
 Refrainine from Comment.

London, Oct. 10.-Al1 departments ot the British government are maintain ing policy of refraining from com ment on the American attitude toward the German submarine activities off the American coast.
 Walter Hines Page, the American ambassador, had a conference with Viscount Grey, the British secretary for foreign affairs, this afternoon, but the purpose of the ambassadors visit was to discuss questions which President Wilson and Secretary Lansing had discussed with MT. Page before the ambassador left the United States. The submarine question was not part of the program and was not raised, unless by the foreign secretary.
 The submarine campaign continues to be the chief topic in the English newspapers. The fact that the United States had protested against the patrol of British cruisers near the American coast was not generally known here until the German submarine visit raised discussion of the whole ques ton.
 Washington government having pro- tested against the presence of British cruisers on the American coast, can not fairly countenance this submarine campaign, which they hold constitutes far greater cause for complaint and protest than any which could have been based on British naval move ments.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
CONFERENCE ON REGENT
 SUBMARINE ATTACK
No Grounds for Drastic Action by the
 United States.

Long Branch. N. J.. Oct 1O.-Presi- dent Wilson and Secretary of State Lansing discussed at Shadow Lawn tonight German submarine attacks on merchantmen Sunday off the New England coast. The conference lasted until late tonight and will be contin- ued tomorrow morning.
 It was indicated by officials that facts so far collected through govern mental agencies have disclosed no grounds for drastic action by the United States go ernment because of the attacks themselves. No evidence has been 4cun5 that international law was violated by the German subma- rine or submarines. It was under stood. however, that the president and Secretary Lansing discussed the wis dom of pointing out to Germany the inadvisability of operating her subma- rines in close proximity to the terri : torlal waters of the United States.
 There was absolutely no indication that the president and Secretary Lans- Ing had any ground for thinking Ger many had violated it's promises not to attack merchantmen without warning and without providing for the safety or the passengers and crews It was stated, however, that evidence was still being collected and that 10 final decision on this point had been reach cd
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
HOW CIVILIAN SOLDIERS
 SHOULD SEEK REIMBURSEMENT Application Should Be Made Direct to
 Auditor of War Department.

Washington. Oct. 1O.-The war de- partment announced today that it was prepared to receive applications for reimbursement of civilians who attend ed authorized military training camps during the present year. Congress appropriated $2,00O,O 900 for this pur- pose. The announcement says appli- cations should be made direct to the auditor of the department and that the cost of transportation to and from the camps mad of uniforms and sub sistence during the training will be re- funded.
 It also was announced that in mak- ing payments to dependent families of national guardsmen and regulars dis bursements in the case of each soldier would be determined by the amount he contributed 70 the support of his fam fly prior to his call into federal ser vice. The statement says application tor payments should be made to the depot quartermaster here direct and concluded with this warning:
 Settlement will not be hurried by the employment of anyone to look after a claim"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
(Copyrighter 1916 by the Associated
 PreSS0

(Copyrighter 1916 by the Associated
 Press.)
 Tokio, Oct. 10.-The fears of a sec- t1on Of the Japanese public which have found an echo in the United States and China, that the comng into power Of the new ministry may be tanta- mount to war were discussed frank ly today by Premier Count Seilzi Te- rauchi, in giving to The Associated Press the first statement he has made in regard to the foreign policy of his administration. The premier gave ex- presston in sentence to the spirit which he declared would animate his dealings with other nations. It was the assertion that Japan would not ed States or any other country ESQ long as Japan's vital interests and dignity are not infringed."
 Shall Not "Wave the Sword"
 Any idea that I shall wave the sword while I am prime minister of Japan is based on. a false comprehen- sion of my career and a complete mis- conception of the Japanese empire, it's past and it's hopes and ideals for the future" he said.
 The dramatic summons to the premiership of Field Marshal Terau- chi, Japan's dominating military fig ure, has excited a discussion over SIIduO"Su Dy nO Sl1Sl0 event III IIlOO- ern Japanese history. In view of the world wide interest in Cne significance of his appointment and the misgivings it apparently has caused, the premier, who has had the reputation of taci- turnity, consented to break his si- lence and give to the world through the Associated Press a general idea of his purposes and policies. During the interview he conVersed readily in French and then in Japanese.
 The field marshal wore the gray uni form of his rank His ngnt arm. shat lion of 1877. hung powerless by his side. His rugged face, stern in re- pose, relaxed with smile as he said:
 Friendly Feeling For America.
 "1ell the American people that my earnest and constant enueavor shall be to promote the friendly ties which have bound Japan and America for half century.
 Your people know my administra- tive record in Korea. Because I am a successful soldier. shall that pre- vent my being prudent minister of state? Say it, repeat it, that I come as statesman who is seeking the lasting interests of my people, not as militarist seeking glorification by the sword.'
 Not Responsible For Interview
 The premier disclined, responsi- bility for the interview in New York with Baron Sakatani, who was quoted as saying that the repeal of American laws regarded by the Japanese as dis criminatory against them was mat ter of Justice and necessity" He de- clared emphatically that as premier he would undertake no new steps in re- gard to the so-called American prob- lems, including immigration. In this respect, he said, he would follow close ly the policies of the outgoing cabi- net.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
JUDGE EASES HIS MIND,
 WHILE PASSING SENTENCE
TeIie of Exorbitant Taxicab Fares and Hotel Charges as He Penalizes Smugglers.

New York. Oct. 1O.-In passing sen- tence today on Hans Edward Thomp- found guilty recently of conspiracy to snuggIe jewelry valued at $15,0O0 in to the United States. Judge Sheppard Of Florida sitting on special assign ment in the federal district court here today said that if he were in New York for ten. years he thought he might almost be tempted to beat Un- cle Sam himself"
 ''This is not a place calculated to breed good morals" declared Judge Sheppard. "The way a man is held up in New York city for taxicab fares and hotel charges, can hardly blame him for trying to put one over once in a while"
 The men were sentenced to serve 13 months each in the federal peniten. tiary at Atlanta, Ga-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
SAYS AMERICAN TROOPS
 MUST BE WITHDRAWN
Before Any Other Question Affecting
 Mexico Can Be Taken Up.

San Antonio, Tex, Oct. 10-ColoneI Barra gan, chief of staff to First Chief Carranza, said today that an agree ment to withdraw American troops from Mexico must be signed, and a definite date for withdrawal must be set before any other questions affect ing Mexico can be successfully taken up by the Mexican-Amsrican commis- sion at Atlantic City.
 Colonel Barragan will accompany Eliseo Arredondo Mexican ambassa- dor-designate to the United States to Washington when the latter passes through here tonight on the return trip to his post after conferring with Car rSnZa.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
ANOTHER PRODlGIoUS
 TELEGRAPHIc ACHIEVEMENT
One Operator Sends Baseball News to 400 Offices Over 26,o0o Mile Circuit

New York. Oct 10-In reporting to it's membership todays baseball game between Brooklyn and Boston. The Associated Press exceeded the tele- graphic feat performed on the Bostons Brooklyn game of yesterday by con nectlng elghteen circuits so that ons cred the description play to 400 of ices This involved a total of 26,OOo miles of telegraph wires, all operated and controlled by the sender at the baseball park. There was instanta- Tampa, Fla; San Diego, Calf, to Spo- kane. Washn.. and to every leased wire point in The Associated Press between these four corners.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
KING OF WURTTEMBER
 HOPES FOR SPEEDY PEACE
Desire Expressed in Telegram to the
 German Chancellor.

London. Oct. 10. 4.22 D. m-Tbe hope of King William of Wurttem- berg. for "a speedy and honore hio peace" is expressed in a telegram from the king to the German chancel- = Tor, pr. Won Beethmann-Hollw as quoted in a Reuter- despatch from Am sterdam- The kings message. sent in response to the chancellors congratu- lattons on the Both anniversary Of his ascension to the throne, is quoted as follows:
 May God give a speedy and hon. orable peace which will guarantee us further progress. may He guide Your Excellency, in whose wise leadership I firmly trust"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
SEARCH FOR KINesToNIAN
 HAS BEEN ABANDONED One of the Vessels Reported Torpedoed Of Nantucket Last Sunday.

Newport, R. l., Oct. 1o.-The search of the crew of the Kingstonian, one of the vessels reported torpedoed by a German submarine off Nantucket last Sunday, was abandoned tonight and the twelve torpedo boat destroyers which have been engaged in this work were ordered to return to port For the last 48 hours they have concen- trated their search systematically, speeding back and forth in the waters within the zone of the submarines op- eration and 1t is believed that any small boat drifting with shipwrecked crew must have been sighted, as she would almost certainly fly some sort of distress signal.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11

in Volhynia, the Russians have been driven out of advanced positions northwest of Lutsk.
 Along the Struma river. southwest of Demir-Hissar. in Greek Macedonia, the forces of the Teutonic powers have evacuated the towns of Chavdar Nah, OrmanH and Haznatar. Northwest of Seres the British have taken from the BulSarians the towns of Kalendra and HOmondos. Berlin says that along the Cerna river. where the entente allies have been making progress, all attacks have been repulsed. The usual artiI- lery bombardments are in progress in the Austro- Italian theatre.
 Christiania advices say that two German submarines operating in the Arctic ocean have been sunk by a Russian torpedo boat which they were attacking, a wireless station on the Murman coast.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
PUSH IRISH QUESTION
 IN HOUSE OF COMMONS
System of Government at Present mn-
 consistent.

London, Oct. 10.-Irish Nationalists at meeting today decided to make an effort to have the Irish question discusse din the house of commons as early as possible. John Redmond was requested to give notice of the follow ing motion and ask facilities for its discussioni
 That the system of government at present maintained in Ireland is in consistent with the principles for which the allies are fighting in Eu- rope and is or has been ma inly re- sponsible for the recent unhappy events and for the present state of feeling in that country"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11

The French troops fighting south of the Somme region in France have bent back the German lines consid- erably over a front of about two and a half miles from the village of Be- vent to the Chaulnes Wood. captur- ing in the operation the village of Bo- vent, the north and west outskirts of Ablaincourt and most of the Chaulnes Wood. Little activity was shown on the British front north of the Somme.
 In Pennsylvania the Germans are closely pressing the retreating Ru- manians who continue to fall back all Tong the line. In the fighting around Kronstadt 1,175 Rumanians were made prisoners and 25 cannon, including 13 heavy pieces and large quantities of anMunitio- m store were captured.
 The Gal clan village of Herb Itow, on the Marayuvka river. has been storm ed by the Germans and to the north,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
FRENCH HAVE BENT
 BACK GERMAN LINE
Capture the Village of Bovent, the Outskirts of Abain
 court and Most of the ChauInes Wood
ovERA FRONT OF ABOUT TWO AND A HALF MILES

In Pennsylvania the Germans Are Closely Pressing the Re- treating Rumanians, Who Continue Fall Back All Along the Lne-The Russians Have Been Driven Out of Advanced Positions Northwest of Lutsk-The Towns of KaIendra and Honondos Have Been Taken From the Bulgarians by the Brtish-Only Artillery Bombard nnents Are in Progress the Austro-Itaian Front.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
SUBMARINE ACTIVITIES
 IN ENGLISH CHANNEL
German Submersible Sinks Seven Merchantmen Within Five Days.

Amsterdam, Oct. 10, via London, BIO p. m.-A German submarine operating in the English channel between Sept. 30 and Oct. 5. says telegram received here today from Berlin, destroyed seven merchantmen belonging to hos tile countries and three neutral steam CTS. The ships of the entente allies registered gross tonnage of 4O3l while the tonnage of the neutral steamers was 2,357
 Another submarine on Oct f, the message says. sank three English trawlers off the east coast of Eng
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
JAPANESE ARE PEACEFULLY INCLINED
Count SeiI Terauchi the New Premier. AIlays Fears
 of the Japanese Public
ASSURES THEM THAT HE WILL NOT WAVE SWORD

Declares Japan Will Not Take Any Aggressive Step Toward the United States or Any Other Country "So Long Japans Vital and Dignity Are Not nfringed- Asserts That No New Steps Will be Undertaken in Re gard to the SoCaled American Problems Including fm- migraton-G Guarantees That Americas Interests in China Will Not be Harmed
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
UBMARiNES ABLE TO
 CONDUCT CRUISER WARFARE.
Berlin Deutsche Tageszeituns Discteses
 New Light on European Conflict.

Amsterdam, Oct. 10. via London, 3.25 ?. m.-A Berlin despatch quotes the Deutsche Tagesssftung as saying it considers the significance of the U-53's visit to America to be that it has proved German submarines are able to conduct successful cruiser warfare in the vicinity of the American coast The newspaper believes German operations in those waters will place in a new light the idea of a conaict with Ger many, which sometimes even leading personalities In America have neu- toned threa4e1tnsfy
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
BoOTLEGGERs FIGHT
 WITH A SHERIFF'S POSSE
Woman and a Man Killed Near the Tennessee Kentucky State Line,

Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct. 1O-A fight in the Cumberland mountains near the Kentucky line between alleged boot leggers and a force under Sheriff Liv- 1ngston of Fattress county. in which woman and man were killed and two other men mortally wounded, was reported today from Jamestown. Mrs, Al..2 Huddleston and Schuyler Hicks were killed and Allan Huddleston and Clifton Beatty were mortaIly wounded. sherman Crabtree. a. deputy, was slightly wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
TAFT ADDRESSES STUDENTS
 OF WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Made a Plea For Support of League to
 Enforce Peace.

Middletown, Conn, Oct. 1o.-Fornoer President William H. Taft was given an enthusiastic reception in Memo rial chapel Wesleyan university. bv the student body tonight when he lec- tured on Our World Relations" and made a plea for support of the League to Enforce Peace, of which he is tAe permanent president. President viii jam Arnold Shanklin of Wesleyan is president of the Connecticut branch of the league. Governor Marcus H Holcomb was present
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
NEW HIGH RECORDS
 FOR PRICES OF COTTON
Caused by More Optimistic View of
 Shipping Conditions.

New York. Oct 10.-The more op- timistic view of shipping conditions led to a very sharp advance in the cotton market today and prices not only recovered yesterdays loss but made new high records for the season
 January delivery sold at more than $2 per bale above yesterdays last price. The market closed steady. 27 to 37 points htgheF,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
CRITICISM OF WILSON
 ON THE LIQUOR QUESTION
Prohibition Presidential Candidate Says It's importance ia Not Reooa- nized.

Jacksonville. Ills. Oct. 1o.-cricittsm of President Wilson for his failure to recognize the liquor question as a na- uonal issue marked the addresses of J. Frank Hanly. the prohibition presi- denttal candidate. today to southwest ern Illinois crowds
 President Wilson," he said ir- his speech here. "thins that a duty on prunes is a national issue. bue he does en important matter.s
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
HUGHES SPokE IN GREAT
 ARMORY IN BALTIMORE
Where Wfison First Was Nominated
 For tiae Presidency.

Baltimore, Mr. Oct. 10.--Charles B. Hughes, speaking in the great armory here where Woodrow Wilson first was nominated for the presidency. tonight assnileo MT. Wilson's policy as presi- dent toward the promotion of Aneri- can trade abroad and replied to pub lished statements of Dr. Charles W. Eliot. president emeritus of Harvard, endorsing the presidents policy.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-11
TWO HUNDRED YOUNG
 WOMEN IN QUARANTINE
Because of Case of Infantiie Par
 aiysis at Simmons College.

Boston. Oct. 10.-Two hundred young women living in the North Hall, a dormitory of Simmons college. were Quarantmed today because of the de- velopment of a case of infantfla nar- alysis. Miss Elizabeth Miller of Warren. Ohio, g student in that dormi- tory. was found to be ill of the disease ana was removed to the hospital Oh- cia4s or the college. which has 1000 students. said that 1t would probably not be closed.