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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-09

by the repeated taking OF the
lives Of American citizens who
were guiltless OF any orfense or
part in the war. Their destruc-
ton could not BY the remotegt in
ference be a military advantage
10 the Germans. Such conduct is
an anront 10 the rights and hon
or OF the American people. with
out even the unworthy excuse
that II makes the Germans strong
or. Notwithstanding negotiations
running over three-Quarters of a
year. Germany has not yet dis
avowed the taking OF lO5 Ameri-
can lives in the Lusitania.
Great Britain has held hack
from disturbances OF internal life
and from murder OF Americans on
the high seas. The British en-
bassieS and consulates in this
country do not seek. officially or
unofiicially. 10 interfere with the
natural course OF trade on this
side OF the water. Nevertheless
Great Britain. from the beginning
or the struggle. has made free
with our property in an unwar-
which the Germans have not i'm
itated. The British principle
seems TO be that we ought 10
sympathize with the Allies on
the ground that they are protect
Ing the worlds civilization against
the Germans Their proof OF a
high civilization is the seizure OF
our vessels when bound on an or
binary lawful voyage from this
country to another with which we
are az peace. We admit the right
10 seize our ships II they are car
rying contraband. whether to Ger
man ports or 20 neutral pOrts
from which they will reach Ger
many; but We deny the right OF
the English TO capture our vessels
Tor violation of an extended list
OF coniraband. enlarged from time
10 time 10 suit themselves.
The government OF the United
states also admits the right OF
IN" British TO establish a block
ade against German ports. like
that We established during the
Civil War; but we absolutely re
pudiate the claim which al this
moment is being exercised bv
Great Britain. to call neutral
ports blockaded under any pre-
text. or TO declare a blockade Of
German ports which they are not
willing 20 take the risk OF main
tanning
These Illegal captures Of neutral
ships by Great Britain have
amounted 20 scores OF millions OF
dollars and I'm addition have pre-
vented lawful trade running M
into hundreds of millions The
announced purpose of the British
government i-. by fair means or
foul. to prevent American goods
reaching Germany and German
goods reaching America. but We
are just as much entitled TO both
those trades as we are 20 trade
back and forth from Great Brit
ain. The British refrain from
numbering Americans on the high
seas. but that gives them no
right 90 rob Americans. Both
Germany and Great Britain need
to recognize the fact that the
United States trade with both
Great Britain and Germany Is
just as lawful now a. IL was In
time of peace. except so FAR as 70
Is cut on by captures Of actual
cOntrahand or seizures under 40
tual bIockades.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-09
STATE NEWS NOTES

The county court OF Kanaubs e. 600.
sidering bond elections by districts no
DuiId about 50 miles OF macadan road
me court and taxpayers are TO meet ts
consider the proposition.
,, i Bre,r Johnston. Of the Monroe watch
ION, VINO never fails 20 tell Us Of Non-
roe abnormalitlcs IN big cabbsf,ls
pump SINS and hogs. will please takr f1.
zee that Faycttc county il. now "a rir.r
for two-y ear-old Eayett. has a. a..
D'uous Hoss-West Virginia News.
Messrs Hirsch Rios. az rfsr-ts,,,,,,,..
va. were in Union yesterday Tr..'
DDukht ID horses and mules uaytr--
4e'rly sogd prices for the class OF stoc.S
L-I'hasru The animals are Intend.
ioF war purposes. the L. ; goyernrg,..f
having flrst choice and the French .-,...-
'rnuient second Monroe Waterman.
Summers county court has Offered the
tNH'IH or the toll bridge across Green
49, Ilter az Ialcott Sil.5z7. Including
1lI ie''hrs ara piers. Tor the bridge. I'M.
DIldkr company demands sI4.TzsO5 f.r
luc property. II a price cannot be- arrs.5
tH llt county viii probably build a new
lf" coal under the Potect place at
s '..'' 4.''9 q. res of 90. was sold the
'.Lsl OF iAi- week Co Geo. W. Jones NJ
''ah iillL and although Mr. Jones. inta.-
i'nH resardinE his purchase were not
ait .E.u there are those who belle.
That developments ar. IfkeIy 10 f.u...
iu Chat section. This would mean
further extension OF the pIusy bran.r
i'e Nirtirian also.
II tae shaeasrord good roads BILL
which BIAS passed tIs house. is ua-s.a f.'
l.r crl1f' and signed hy th. fr.eIdlr.
Nr-' virginia VIII De- entitled tD "a fol.i
I'-,. N appropriation Co assist In d..
OF t.fn.tss "a year.
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it should not be forgotten that Eng-
land Ion pursuing her starvation policy
against Germany Will also add Co the
discomfort OF her soldiers who are pris-
oners Of war ia that country.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-09
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1915.

platform pledge one month before he
was inaugurated His present action
b. not news; merely confederation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-09

floor OF the House ~ Representative
was o. rare sight Indeed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-09

Tho House has the sight idea In get
tHr our naval establishment ln order
fret
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-09

So. ono objects 90 Winter maintaining
... strip.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-09

10 tIc ShaDklrfurd good roads hin
WhiDh ha- passed Che house is passed l..
" r-iIff' ana signed by the f'r,aIdsr.
NifEinla VIII De- entitled tu q total
federal appropriation b. assfet Ina ff'
'.Irit n,i'.n uI roads within the sta. To-
OF t.fU.tss "a year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-09
A PLAGUE ON BOTH THEIR HOUSES
BY ALBERT BUSHNELL HA.
The Patience of Neutrals With the Aggressions
Well Nigh Exhausted

Professor Of Government Harvard University
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-09

Death from excessive nose tf..f.... DID,.
I'.l'N iu ihD unusual case OFT Ihnrl .a
'.H'. ni Charleston. The boy. Who ..
care old. W.iAus ltu pounds Ifya.-
clans hHr. been abb. o.. 4.v. l.r. -.-..
.it Tempo au.y since De first became
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-09

nc coal under the Poteet place .f
~, shes. 1898 acres of o.. was sold fF.
ilisi gi tAi- week Co Geo. W Jones .r
'ah Ill., ana although Mr.. Jones. Irf..-
irons regarding his purchase were mot
ti' % E'l. there are those who beffa.4
iHAt u'Nr.Drm are likely 10 f0ll.u.
ln mat section. This would mean
further extension OF the pIu.v br4n.r
o.. o., g. 81. railroad and possibly Of
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-09

summers county court has offered the
SNhtTs or the toll bridge across Green
bfirr river az TalCutt glITgT fnrilf,i,,.,
elIT caches ard piers. Tor the bridge sTr.
Dild&r company demands SI4.TZs.U5 f.r
'uc property II a price cannot be agreed
bridge. '''"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-09

me county court Of Kanawha is cop-
90, ing Dohd elections by districts &c
~. ,,-''H ABOUT ~ miles OF macadam road
ne court and taxpayers are 10 meet t.
consider the proposition.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-09

Messrs Hirsch Bros. OF Hsrrisonburr.
"a. were in Union yesterday 1r['
bought ID horses and : mule ps,.i--.
.eiIlg sogd prices Tor the class OF stood
purchased The animals are intend. i
tvI ar purposes, the l.. > government
having first choice and the French 49,.
er"uient second--Monr Watchman.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
REPLY
IS COMPLETED
Note to United States Rela-
tive to Submarines Is
Now Ready

London. Eng, April 2s.-The Berliner
Tageblatt says that Germany's reply 10
the latest American note has been com
pleted and will be delivered at the Oe
ginning Of next week, according 10 -
dispatch from Copenhagen to the EN-
change Telegraph company.
Germany Deeply Interested
Berlin. Germany, April 29.-The at
tention OF all Germany is direcleu
toward the audience of the American
ambassador with the German emperor
at general army headquarters. me
German people are watching WIN 80 - n
interest for word indicating whether
settlement has been reached in the SUI
marine controversy.
The Hansabund, the great orgahlz "a
ton OF commerce, has issued clICu-
lar. expressing hope of favorable issue;
but the certainty that the emperor VII
make no decision detrimental 10 GeI-
many's national dignity and absolutely
necessary freedom in use Of weapons
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
SENATORS GRILL
ARIZONA MEMBER
Take Ashurst to Task for
Statement Republicans
Are Filibustering.

Washington, D. C., April Ex-senator
Henry F. Ashurst of Arizona was
sharply taken to task in the senate late
Friday during a debate about the con-
hrmation of the nomination Of Louis d.
Brandeis for the supreme court Be
fore the talking ended the prediction
was made by two members of the judi
ciary committee that an unfavorable
report on Brandeis would follow when
the committee reached a vote.
Discussion was precipitated when
senator Sutherland. Republican mem
Der Of the committee, read to the senate
an interview published Thursday quot
ing senator AshUrst of Arizona as
charging that Republican members of
the judiciary committee were filibus-
tering to delay the vote on the nOmina-
ton until after the political cOnven-
tiOns.
Senator Ashurst stood steadfastly by
the quoted statement during the heated
argument that followed, until assured
by fellow Democrats on the committee
that there was no such filibuster. He
withdrew the charge at the suggestion
Of senator Brandegee after ne had de
nOunced executive sessions and charged
that the Republicans were angered
over the nomination of Mr.. Brandeis
because he was a champion of the
masses.
Asburst Is Defiant.
Senator Sutherland look senator
Ashurst to task. both for revealing to
newspaper men who had taken place in
the judiciary committee and for say
ing that the Republican members were
filibusteriug.
Newspaper men did ask me If I
thought the Republican members were
filibustering against the confirmation
and 1 said L did, declared the Arizona
senator. Il said it and I would like to
see the color of the hair of the man
who can imprisOn my thoughts"
Ashurst should Attend Meetings.
Senator Sutherland replied that IL
senator Ashurst had been as faithful in
attending the committee meetings as
Republicans aid other Democratic
members he would not make such a
charge, and senator CLARK of Wyoming
also said the interview stated far from
the truth.
Il am not one OF those senators who
pretend to deliberate after their minds
are made up" continued senator
Ashurst. Il can well imagine the con-
sternation Of Republican senators when
the nomination Of Mr. Brandeis came
to this senate. Had he been a man who
spent his life in steering corporations
around the law, they would have been
fighting for his confirmation. but since
he spent his life in fighting for the
poor people Of the land. casuistry is re-
sorted to-"
He added that the desperation Of the
Republicans was shown by tine fact
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
TRUCK DRIVER REPORTED
DEAD FROM PISTOL WOUND

Reports received here from Columbus
say that Roy Smell, the truck driver
who was accidentally shot while eN-
aiming his automatic pistol at Colum-
bus, n. NJ, had died of his Wounu'
Smell came here from San Antonio
Smell was employed in the quarter
master department as a truck driver
and was in from one Of the trips to the
front when he was shot. The same
bullet is said to have shot D. l. Gags
a railroad employee Of Deming, n NJ
who was standing near Smell when the
pistol was discharged
The Peak Undertaking company sent
a man to Columbus Friday night 10
take charge Of a body there, the name
not being given. It IS believed that
pare SHELLS body for burial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29

mates made prisoners in the upper
Rebel Flag on POstOffIce.
At the general pOstOffice, green,
white and orange flag floated 70 the
breeze The rebels we're still in pos
session of the building. Sackvllle
street was a scene OF desolation. the
sidewalks Uttered with glass. shops
had been looted and their contents car
ried away in large quantities
Travelling by circuitous routes, the
clergvmen left the city unmolested. and
on the way to Belfast turned back a
number Of motors which were going
Rebels We'll Organized.
The Times publishes an account by an
eyewitness OF the Dublin uprising
which emphasizes the excellent organ
ization Of the rebels and the fairly sue
cessful efforts Of the leaders to place
restraint on rioting. rms account says
ONLY Uniforms Fired On.
civilians were not mOlested In the
streets and much of the firing was OF
blank cartridges. There was an elIorL
10 show that the movement was strictly
military in character and directed only
apafnst the government not against
me populace There was little loot
ing. but only about 10 or 20 shops were
entered There was no violence against
private persons and as long as you did
not wear a uniform you were as safe
walking in Dublin streets as IN inc
streets OF London.
This shows a remarkable ditterence
from the Dublin OF two years ago, when
ii was not safe for anybody to walk In
the streets for fear Of violence. Ihere
was barbed wire around the postot1ce
INT the sentinels made no effort TO pre-
vent people who wished TO do so, from
crawling under the barriers.
con the other hand. it was made
clear that anybody in his majesty uni
form would be shot at sight
Food Seized Wac Paid For.
Another illustration of the rebels
excellent organization was that fact
that. although food was communicated
from big hotel, it was paid Tor. Ac-
cordinE to reports, the money came
from the postoffice vaults, where, II Is
alleged. a large quantity OF new paper
money was seized
Something Went Wrong at Cork
1--WE planned TO rise simul taneously
with our Dublin comrades. but some
thing went wrong with the arrange
ments." said leader Of the Sim Rem
ers i'm Cork in an interview published
here today.
flee but for the fact that the military
vas there first" added the leader
Now ] don't think we VIII rise here
hut il they come 20 demand our arms
we shall shoot them When the news
Of the Dublin rising trickled here Mon
dav. we retired 20 our armed barracks,
lowered our rifles, polished our bayo-
nets set in stores OF provisions ana
prepared for-anything.
bishops and Lord Mayor Urge Peace
The bishop of Cork and the lord
mayor came TO the barracks at mid
night and demanded admission, which
was granted after considerable parley.
Thev implored us to lay down our arms
and not TO resort to physical force. We
refused absolutely Sorrowfully and
with bowed head. the bishop said, Then
I leave you to your fate We told him
we did not fear our fate, whereupon he
departed"
Another Description OF Attack.
Another description of the revolt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29

was given by an eyewitness who
reached England from Dublin last
night.
was a sudden firing of musketry in st.
Stephens Green about midday Mon
day, which startled the pOpulace The
streets speedily filled with people
rushing out to see what had happened
soon more shots were heard on
SackFille street. Soldiers and MEM
bers Of the Royal Irish COnstabulary
were being fired at from windows ana
houses. Much glass was being broken
by the shots. Rebels inside the post
office took possession of it and al
lowed their comrades to march IN.
There was no military or civil guard
to overcome them. Most Of the em-
out of the building, girls as wen as
men, at the point Of the bayonet In
some cases revoIvers were held at
their heads
Several Killed or wounded.
Several persons were Killed or
wounded Two mounted constables
were shot dead Sackville street be-
came the chief center Of the excite
ment
POstOfnce Barricaded-
Having cut the telegraph and tele-
phone wires. the rebels posted men in
windows and on roofs and constantly
fired on the soldiers and ponce. m
side the postoffice building barbados
up. None Of the employees seem to
have offered resistance. The Repub-
lican flag was hoisted soon after noon.
I'm St stephens Green neighborhood
the rebels seized a number of houses.
Many shots were fired at the hotels.
Many soldiers and policemen in the
crowds were picked off The re-c-s
wore ordinary civilian clothes and car
ried old fashioned rifles. All traffic
was stopped. Sometimes drivers were
fired on without first being told to
halt.
Public Houses Seized.
"The rebels took possession Of all
the public houses near the green, over
one of which they hOisted the Repub-
lican flag. Soon after this incident
the firing became very indiscriminate
and many more civilians were wounded.
1.-THE rebels also took possession Of
a public house near Porto BellO bar
racks and constantly fired from it,.
This stronghold afterwards was cap
tured by the military with the aid of
n machine gun.
Castle Guards Beat Rebels.
Throughout Monday afternoon and
night firing was heard in different
parts of the city. In the outskirts,
however, there was no trouble.
AN attempt was made on Dublin
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
PISTOL DUEL FOUGHT
TO PREVENT AUTO THEFT

Douglas. Ariz., april 29-FolIowing
an attempt of soldiers to make away
with an automobile owned by z. T.
Hanigan. a rancher. a pistol fight was
engaged in between Srgt. Tieson and
private Winningham of the provost
guard on one side and an unknown SOL
der on the other. The unknown made
his escape but several other soldiers,
alleged accOmplices, were captured.
The shOOtOing occurred at F avenue
and 11th street. None was injured.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29

castle. but the guards defeated the
mob after considerable fighting.
AT the railway stations trains were
stopped, the tracks torn up and the
employees were dispersed.
Use Street Cars as Harricades.
in Cotton Green, St Stephens
Green and Sackville street. street cars
and other vehicles " ere cOmmandercd
and used as barbados.
Throughout the greater part Of
Monday afternoon most of the city was
in the hands of the rebels. In cOnsid-
cradle portions Of the city, however.
there was no fighting. Perfect calm
prevailed. Theaters and moving pic
ture shows were open as usual and
the people were allowed to pass
through the streets as in ordinary
times.
Troops Come In.
Early Tuesday troops began to ar
rive and a concerted movement was
begun to eject the rebels from the po-
sitions they had taken. The plans OF
the authorities was obviously to sur
round them, and with this aim, Lrvvrs
were hurried to strategic points. Fire
was opened upon the Sim Feiners who
were in strong force in Sackville and
Dame streets Military snipers upuE
the roofs of the cottages and sheltered
by chimneys fired continuously at the
rebels approaching the college.
Gresham Hotel Raided.
Just before lunch time Tuesday
postoffice and marched to the Gresham
hotel to commander the provisions.
They returned safely to the pOstoffice
with supplies of meal, flour, bread
and vegetables.
'In the evening the authorities, de-
termined to drive the rebels from
shop at Kelly corner, where there had
been much snipin, trained a machine
gun on the building md its front was
quickly smashed in. A number of
prisoners were taken here.
Rebel Headquarters Wrecked.
THE situation was taken more
strongly in hand by the military forces
on Wednesday. No one was allowed
to stand in the streets and concerted
measures were taken against Liberty
Hall, the Headquarters of the Sim
Feiners. A plain green flag floated
over this building. Two small guns
were brought up and fire was opened
upon the hostile headquarters. Forty
shells were fired in five minutes. The
first shot carried off the flag and little
was left of the building when the fir
ing stopped Most of the rebels man
aged to escape by back exits.
AS soon as the bomDardment stopped
soldiers rushed the hall from different
sides and took possession of the ruins
with loud cheering.
AT noon the military closed Camden
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
PROBE OF TAX CASES RESUMED:
FOUR INDICTMENTS RETURNED

Austin. Tex, April 29.-The grand
jury of the criminal court Of Travis
county, which recently resumed its
probe into state tax matters. today
returned four additional indictments.
The indicted persons not being un-
der arrest. their names and the exact
nature Of the offences Of which they
are charged. have not been disclosed.
The grand jury in its report con-
demned the alleged practice Of tax Off
Gals in accepting monthly allowances
from repositories, where state money
is on deposit. 1t also condemned the
method in which liquor permits were
issued during the former administra-
tion.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29

TO Build Service station.

that they now were reaching out to
take a man off the supreme court and
no drag him into the mire Of politics in
an endeavor to defeat woodrow Wilson
for the presidency
4.Dcu7ocrutS ring''--Cummins
Does the senator know" asked
senator Cummins, that threefourths OF
the time spent f. consideration Of the
Brandeis nomination has been con-
sumed by Democratic members of the
committee? If there is my filibuster
it has been a Democratic filibuster
Senator Works, another Republican
on the committee, also criticised sen-'
ator Ashurst for his reflection on the
Republican members and drew another
reply from the -rizOna senator, who
said, Until you vote to confirm Mr.
Brandeis 1 will continue to believe that
the Republicans are trying to make a
political fight over the controversy.
Senator Overman. a majOrity member
of the committee. denied that there had
been any filibustering and confirmed
senator Cummins's statement that de-
lay had been caused by Democrats
senators. Senator HOke Smith. also
Democratic member. agreed that this
was true
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
MAN AND WIFE HELD;
AUTO THEFT ALLEGED

Bisbee. Ariz. April 29.-Robert
Hughes and wife. of Bisbee. are under
arrest at Colorado Springs. COlo.'
according to advices received here,
where they are wanted to answer
charge of grand larceny. 1t is claimed
they obtained goods here under false
pretences. hired an automobile and
driver to go to Douglas, and then,
drugginE the driver. continued on to El
PasO. where the driver was left, after
being deprived of his money and watch.
According to deputy sheriff Cannon
the couple went north to Wisconsin,
and then came south to Colorado
Springs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
Cavalry Band Plays Tune
Which Sounds Like Hail,
Hail, the Gang All Here

When the Eighth iava1ry cantered up
FL Paso street Saturday at noon, after
escorting Gen. ObregOn to the bridge.
the mounted cavalry band played a
medley in which one of the tunes
sounded suspiciously like Hail hail
the gangs all here, SO what the what
do we care"
The tune caused a smile to ripple
along Ell PasO street as the band led
the regiment up the street and into
Pioneer plaza
The post regiment made a splendid
appearance Saturday morning as they
passed through the streets with the
guidOns whipping in the stiff wind and
the sabers and tin cups clanking.
The regiment was commanded by
Col. Charles W. Taylor and. as this
command is being recruited to war
strength, the column filled FL Paso
street from the plaza to Second street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
BISHOP HURST BACK FROM
CONFERENCE ON MEXICO

Bishop P. H Hurst, of the Mormon
church in Mexico, has returned from
Salt Lake after a conference with the
officials Of the Mormon church regard
ing the Mexican situation.
Mr. Hurst says the church officials
have prepared a mass of data regard
ing the Mormon colonies in Mexico,
showing the condition Of these colonies
before the outbreak OF the revolutions
and their present condition. This data
viii be presented to congress.