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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23
DIPLOMATIC
RELATIONS
MAY CEASE
Expected That Pres. Wilson
Will Convey to Congress
Desire to Break OF All Ne.
godaions With Germany

Washington. Feb. 23.--President
Wilson's appearance before congress
within the next few days TO announce
a desire TO break OF diplomatic rela-
lions with Germany was forocasted
today by high administration au-
thoritics.
This action 10 certain TO result,
one officiai said. II German intima-
tions are correct that Foreign secre-
tary Won Jagow's instructions to Am
bassador Won BernstorfY will be to
play for further delay In settlement
OF the Lusitania case and for n long
discussion OF technicalities In the
matter OF the German proclamation
OF warfare against armed enemy
merchant ships,
The Won Jagow instructions are
expected to reach Won Bernstorh
within tho next two days.
An authority. generally regarded
as reliable. declares that the presi-
dent intends 10 make his refusal to
temporise In the situation so en-
phatic that no doubt can remain az
TO his purpose to require closing OF
tho Lusitania incident according to
his original demands.
Since Germany 10 not expected to
withdraw her armed merchantmen
decree. Il was pointed out that the
only course left open to the presi-
dent Ia TO cut OF diplomatic rela-
tions.
This would mean handing Ambas-
sador Won Bernstorff his passports
and the consequent withdrawal ol
Ambassador Gerard from Berlin.
II Ia declared that President Will
aon IL committed to o policy OF firm
ness, but does not desire to take the
step OF breaking relations without
first presenting the matter to con
gress.
This Idea Is said to explain the
long conference Monday night be
tween President Wilson. Senate
Leader Kern, Chairman Stone OF the
senate foreign committee. and Chair
man Flood OF the house foreign com
mitteo,
These persons have not discussed
the subject OF their conference ex'
cept that one conferee indicated hi
own personal apprehension that Ger
tain OF the courses considered might
lead to war.
The idea OF breaking diplomatic
relations Is said to explain, too, why
Senator Stone called of his projected
speech in defense Of the administers
tlon foreign policy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23
Town the World PassHa
CHINESE GUNMAN
KILLS YIN LUCK
IN THE TONG WAR

Portland, Feb. 22.--A Chinese
gunman shot and killed Yin Luck,
20 years old. at o'clock this morn
ing, when Yin came out Of restaur-
ant In the heart OF the Chinese dis
trict to sweep the sidewalk.
A taxicab driver gave chase to the
highbinder who did the shooting and
drove him into the arms Of police
man three blocks away. He gave
his name as All Low, said he was A
years old, and desired to speak to
his attorney. He spoke excellent
English and was well dressed.
The shooting OF Yin Luck is the
third disastrous clash between tong
gunmen In Portland since war broke
out between the Hop Sings and an
alliance Of the Bow Leongs, Bing
Kongs and Suey Sings.
In Chinatown the orientals re-
NAMED behind bolted doors. But
this morning for the first time In
history gunman invaded the busi-
ness district OF the city to do his
deadly work. Supposing the tong
war fully ten blocks away. Yin Luck.
Ia janitor, boldly went on the open
sidewalk after sweeping out q res
|taurant. The highblnder was hiding
lin o dark doorway. He fired once
and Yin Luck dropped. Placing the
|muzzle of his revolver at the pros
|trate mans head, the tong man again
pulled the trigger. Then he fied.
pursued by taxicab driver.
This happened while negotiations
were in progress for peace. Tong
men asserted yesterday that q truce
had been declared.
Bunk" said Captain Of Detectives
Baty, and doubled his force Of plain
clothes men in Chinatown.
The killing OF Yin Luck happen'
| ed after two preliminary peace meet
lings had been held with District At
torney Evans presiding. The only
trouble with the peace meetings yes
terday afternoon and last night was
that they we're held in Hop Sins
quarters and the enemies Of the HOP
Sings would not come.
The Chinese Fords" from San
Francisco were expected in Port
land today and may be able to ar
range a permanent peace. But the
shooting of Yin Luck and the muir
der Of another Chinese In Rosebura
yesterday makes peace seem fai
away.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23
IN
ROC UE A |
ALMEDA
Edgar Batty, Mining Man,
Washed OF 4 Make-Shft
Bridge Upon Which He Was
Crossing River tuesday

Edgar Batty, well known min
ing man OF the Galice district, was
drowned in the Rogue river Tues
day afternoon. at about four o'clock,
near the Almeda mine. Mr.. Batty
was crossing the river on the impro-
vised bridge at the Almeda when he
lost his footing and was washed on
into the stream. The bridge there
is q marrow affair without railing,
and at the present stage Of water y
covered to depth of few inches,
and it is thought likely that some Of
the covering had washed away, al
lowing Batty to walk OF into the
river. At low water the bridge
swings only about three feet above
the surface Of the stream. and u
anchored by cables to keep it from
being washed away in higher water.
It was built by private interests to
facilitate crossing at the Almeda. but
was always Considered dangerous
AFFAIR.
Mr.. Batty resided about one and
Fcne4half mfiss sb0ve the Almeds. 0n
the same side Of the river. but to
reach the mine often crossed at his
own place in a boat, then came down
the road and crossed back again over
the bridge. He was married man.
and leaves a wife and several chill
dren. He was about so years Of age.
The body had not been recovered at
last report.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23
FRENCH
LINES BACK
At vERDl)N
German Troops, Under the
Leadership Of the Crown
Prince, Gain Important VIC
tory Over Allies in West
(By United Press Leased wire.)


London. Feb. 23.-The German
crown prince. dealing the greatest
smash on the western front since
breaking the English Ypres lines last
May. has taken nearly six and one
half miles OF French trenches near
verdun. the Berlin war Office claim
ed today.
: This extensive offensive was aimed
against the outer defenses OF the Inn
portant Notifications Of the town OF
verdun In the neighborhood OF Con-
zenvoye and Azannes. about 10 miles
to the north.
There the Germans not only claim.
cd their enormous gain Of ground.
but they announced they had taken
5000 prisoners and much booty.
Following up this reputed victory.
they claimed that In another offen-
sive move they had captured 700
yards OF French trenches east OF
Heidelweile rim Alsace and 80 pris-
oners.
How terrible was the German drive
was evidenced from the Paris ad-
mission that there had been a great
offensive around verdun, and that
the Germans had been killed of by
lbattalions. Paris claimed that while
the Haumont wood had been evacu.
ated, the French had regained the
Caures wood. from which they had
been evicted yesterday. Breaking oi
the French salient north Of Beau.
mont and 10 miles northeast OF Yer
dun was admitted. Recapture OF
some trenches around Souchez was
claimed by Paris.
No attack OF similar strength has
been delivered on either side in the
western combat for months, except
Ing the French offensive In the
Champagne In September.
The battle is still raging about IL
miles from verdun on the east bank
of the Meuse, with the crown prince
aiming to force his army southwark
in the hope of conquering all the
outer defenses Of verdun and ther
bringing up his AZ centimeter gun:
to level the forts.
Such move would. give the Ger
mans q great advantage in the south
as the French have threatened theil
communications by retaining the
lverdun stronghold.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23
STANDARD OIL TO
CUT BIG MELON

San Francisco, Feb. 2S.--With
gasoline prices ascending to luxuri-
GUS heights. the Standard OIL COM
pany OF California is preparing to-
day to distribute a so per cent stock
dividend at It's regular stockholders
meeting March IS, The so per cent
melon" rated on the present quota
tlons means distribution OF more
than $4,000. 900, though as author
lied BY the state corporation COM
missioner at Sacramento the dividend
Us s25,Ooo;cco,- o,-'-'ss,;s:.; Sss~.-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23
NINE WERE KILLED IN
NEW HAVEN WRECK

I New York. Feb. 23.--Investigation
to determine responsibility for the
wreck on the New Haven railroad
near Milford. Conn. yesterday. was
undertaken today.
Evidence thus far gathered point
ed to a disregard of signals. Final
figures showed nine dead.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23
SEEK PAROLE FOR IA
CONVICTED DYNAMITERS
(By United Press Leased wire.)

(By United Presa Leased Wire.)
Washington, Feb. 23.-Suggesting
a parole for the IA ironworkers'
union officials convicted at Indiana
polls of dynamiting, Senators Kern.
Ransdell. Husting. Lewis and Clapp
and Congressman Nolan today show
ed President Wilson that the men
had stayed in Leavenworth beyond
the time In which parole could be
granted. The president said he
would take up the matter with the
justice department.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23
SHORTAGE OF CARS IN
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Portland, Feb. 23.--Because of the
acute shortage OF cars, all movements
OF grain in the Pacific northwest
have ceased, Purchasers Of grain
declare they will cease operations en-
tirely until they are assured OF trans
portatlon facilities.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23
SwIFTs WILL STOCK
OREGON CATTLE RANCH

Chicago, Feb. 23.--The Pendleton,
Ore, ranch owned by the Louis II,
Swift interests will be stocked with
10000 beef cattle. II was announced
today. A high standard OF cattle
will be maintained and only the in
crease In the herd will be sold an
.nually.
The Swift offices stated that the
pendleton ranch is the only one In
the west recently acquired by Swift,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23
GERARD ON THE JOB WITH
BROKEN COLLARBONE

Berlin, Feb. 23.---American Am
bassador Gerard appeared at the en-
bassy today after having his collar
bone reset at the hospital, following
an accident at Munich. He probably
will be unable to be actively at his
desk for the next six weeks. but will
supervise affairs OF the embassy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23
FOURTH ATTEMPT AT
SUICIDE SUCCESSFUL

Portland, Feb. 23.--The fourth
method by which Mrs. Julia Rohalt,
80 years old. tried to commit suicide
yesterday proved successful. and she
Is dead today.
Apparently going insane, she took
several bromide Of mercury tablets.
Then she drank carbolic acid. She
slashed her wrists and throat with
knife. and then hanged herself to
"a rafter In her bedroom.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23

Columbus. o.. Feb. 23.-Former
Senator Theodore q. Burton today
announced his candidacy for the re-
publican nomination for president.
A Cincinnati man. with Burton's con-
sent. fled with the secretary OF state
an announcement that he is can
didate for delegate to the national
convention rs a Burton supporter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23
ALLIES CAN WIN GROUND
IN GERMAN AFRICA
nv Ilnltcd Press Leased wire

fBy United Press Leased Wire)
London, Feb. 23.---The allies have
conquered 100000 square miles OF
German Africa since the war started,
according to announcement in the
house Of commons today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-02-23
LITTLE BOB" AND
BURTON THROW
HATS IN RING

Madison, Wis. Feb. 23.--Senator
Lafollette will leave for Washing
ton tonight after having formally an
nounced his candidacy for the presi-
dency.
He refused TO discuss his campaign
plans. but important legislation now
pending In congress probably will
make Il impossible for him to do any
campaigning in Wisconsin until
spring,
IaFolletto's candidacy was an
nounced at dinner given in his
honor last night.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
ADMINISTRATION NOT
 sWERvEp BY THREATS.
Determined to Continue Campaign
 Against Mexican Bandits.

Washington, June 16.-There were no indications here tonight that the administrations determination to con- tinue the campaign against bandits in Mexico would be altered by General Trevino's reported threat to begin hostflities if the American troops move from their present positions in any direction except toward the border.
 General Pershing's orders authorize him to move in any direction tle finds necessary to his purposes. In the ab- sence of Secretary Baker, who is in St. Louis, no official would predict whether these orders would be changed but the general impression prevailed that they would not be.
 There is no fear of an immediate clash. however, for officials believe General Pershing would avoid taking any step that might lead to serious consequences until he had communi- cated with Washington. Late tonight the war department had no word from him or from any other source to con-. firm the report of General Trevino's action.
 Recent troop movements in Chihua- hua state have led officials here to fear that the de facto commanders were preparing for some hostile move.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

sians during an attack on a German position forth of Przelowka.
 Around Verdun the French and German armies were inactive during the day, there having been only in termittent artillery bombardments. Paris says it has been confirmed that the French attack of Thursday on the slope south of Le Mort Homme re- suited in the capture of German trenches on a front of about two thirds of a mile.
 While London claims further ad- vances for the British forces in Me sopotamia in the region of Kut-el- Amara, Constantinople asserts the British have retired from within the range of the Turkish guns. The oc- cupancy of Imam Mansura on the south bank of the Tigris river and the pushing forward of British trenches to within two hundred yards of the Turks at Sannayat, on the north bank of the Tigris, are claimed by Lon don On the other hand, the Turks say the British camp has been re- moved from Felahie on the Tigris below Kut-eI-Amara, owing to the ac- tivity of the Turkish guns against it.
 British forces operating in the east ern part of German East Africa have made further advances and have oc- cupied two villages. Near the coast the British have taken Korogwe and also have seized positions in the Vie- toria Nyanza sector.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

The forward drive of the Russian armies in Volhynia, Galicia and Buko- wina continues with apparently un- diminished successes. From the Pri- pet marshes southward to CZernowitz the forces of General Brusiloff, sac- cording to reports from Petrograd, are throwing back counter attacks and are advancing steadily against the Aus trian armies. In thirteen days, the Russians have captured almost TO- 900 men and immense stores of war booty. says the Russian war office.
 Battles southeast of Lutsk, between Kozin and Tarnovka, and northwest of Buczacz have brought further suc- cesses to the Russian arms. In an action on the Pluichevka river, south east of Lutsk, more than 5000 men were captured after the attacking Russians had forded the river. The fighting continues northwest of Buc- zacZ, where the Germans are cooperat- ing with the Austro- -Hungarians but the Russians report the capture here thus far of six thousand men from the Teutonic allies.
 Attempts of the Germans and Aus trians to take the offensive on many sectors of the long front were re- pulsed, according to Petrograd. The Russian war office also chronicles the repulse of attacks in the region of Sokul eastward of Kove1, one of the obiectives of the present Russian drive Berlin reports the capture of 400 Rus-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
HUGHES WEARY FROM
 WEEK OF POLITICAL ACTIVITY
Returned Without Knowledge of Party
 Peace Negotiations.

Washington, June 16-charles E. Hughes. weary from a week of strenu- ous political activity in New York, re- turned to his home here tonight for the week end. He retired Immediately be- fore hearing of George W. Perkins announcement regarding peace nego- tiations between the republicans and the progressives.
 The nominees apparent desire to bring progressives and republicans into accord is understood to have been the theme of discussion in several confer ences in New York between MT. Hughes and some of the progressive leaders, notably Everett Colby of New Jersey, Oscar S. Strauss and $. S. Me Clure,s who called at the Hughes head quarters there. To other callers the nominee has voiced the sentiment Ulat the interests of both progressives and republicans demanded that differences should be sUbordinated and harmony restored before the actual. work of the campaign is begun. ss 4 sts
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
MRS. LAMBERT TELLS OF
 DAUGHTERS SUNNY DISPOSITION
Took the Stand Yesterday in the
 Trial Of William orpet.

waukeegan, Illso June 16.-Mrs. Frank Lambert, mother of Marian Lambert, the Lake Forest high school girl. whose body was found in snow drift in Helm's Woods last February, took the stand today in the trial of William Orpet, the University of Wis consin student who is charged with the murder of the girl, a former sweetheart.
 Dressed in deep mourning, Mrs. Lambert told in low tones of her daughters sunny disposition whiEh she retained until the day of her death. This testimony contradicted statements made on the witness stand by Miss Josephine Davis Marian s most intimate friend. who had testi- ned that the victim of the Helms Woods tragedy frequently was very unhappy and several times threatened lf-destruction.
 Miss Davis had stated under oath that Marian wept on Feb 6, at her birthday party, three days before her death, because Orpet had transferred his affections to another girl.
 Mrs. Lambert asserted today that the tears were occasioned by the in- ability of another girl friend, Annie Paulson, to spend the night with her
 For many years. on birthdays, the girls spent the night with each other but Annie had to break the custom ihis time." Mrs. Lambert said.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

Walsh swept aside the smaller cues- tions which had been injected into the fight and told the delegates that Pres ident Wilson himself knew the plank was in the platform and considered h essential for party victory.
 Whatever your opinions may be- he said, I've shall never be anythina but a discordant and divided party uu- less we surrender some of our convic- tions to the wisdom of majority. Here you are confronted. as one of our famous leaders said, with a condition. not theory. The twelve suffrage states represent 91 votes in d1e elec- toral college. Every political party has made this declaration in sone form or other. It becomes a simple enmtty of these women. There is nd possibility of losing a single vote fl you adopt this majority plank, becarsa every other party has done the same.
 T ask you" he cried, if you're god ing to put a resolution in here that1 a lie. You can't adopt this minorit t report without stultifying yourselvea
 Senator Walsh then explained tha4 tIle president knew about tie suflrr81 plank and added:
 He believes it vital to his guccee that it stay there. ] ask you with aII the fervor of my being. who is theTs here who Is wiser or moro patriolic than her"
 Thunder Storm Added to the Din.
 While the fight had been going on. q thunder storm burst and when the row on tie convention floor was at lts height the storm reched its climax The booming of the thunder, mixed with the roaring shouts on the nooi and the chatter caused by the rain oI the roof, almost drowned out fh. speakers. The storm cleared juat a' Senator Walsh finished Speaking ar, the closing words of his plea for z administration plank swept a chang of sentiment over the crowd ne wei come to the sufragists as 17e wave 1' cool, refreshing air that poured deu1 into the Coliseum.
 Platform Adopted as Written. There were renewed cries of VoEe! Votei" As the clerks called the rol of states the votes toppled into the col. umn supporting the plank as the com. mittee had written it so fast that th| defeat of the substitute was assurei before Gle call had gone to d0ze1 states. At the close of the roll cal I the whole platform as written wal adopted and after disposing of soml formalities the convention adjournet sine die at 3.11 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17
NOMINEE HUGHES GOES TO
 HIS HOME IN WASHINGTON
Will Return to New York for a Meet
 ing With Committee Monday.


 New York, June 16.-Charles E. Hughes, republican nominee for pres ident, left his headquarters here this afternoon for Washington. He will return here Sunday night and on Monday will meet subcommittee of the republican national committee to consider the selection of national chairman and plans for the conduct of the campaign.
 MT. Hughes plans to spend the re- cess in his political work quietly with his family in their home at the na- tional capitol which he left on Sun day night last for this city, the day after his nomination. He expects to consult with his family as to arr engagements for a summer home and probably will spend some time work ing on the speech he is to make when formally notified of his nomination. Prior to the nominees departure it was given out at his headquarters that plans were under way to estab- fish the Hughes Alliance in cities throughout the country. This is the so- called non-partisan organization which in 1908 worked for MT. Hughes election as governor of New York and which has been revived.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-17

leaders of the men and representatives of the railroads united in the declara- tion that while the situation is seri- ous, it is not hopeless. The ballots are to be delivered tomorrow and will be taken b ydelegates to their homes for distribution to expedite the vote.
 Both Sides Hold Conferences.
 Both the railroad managers and the brotherhood leaders and delegates held secret day-Iong conferences. They discussed, it was learned, poli- cies for their future conduct ip the negotiations expected to follow the return of g. strike vote.
 6rotherhood Leaders Confident.
 The brotherhood leaders are confi- dent that more than 85 per cent of the men will vote in favor of a gen. eral strike which. however, acording to the wording of the ballot, cannot be called until all efforts toward an amicable adjustment of their difference es have failed.
 Settlement Through Mediation.
 Leaders of the railroads and the men were reluctant to issue official state ments today touching on the proba- bility of a compromise, but informal interviews indicated that both sides looked for a settlement through medi- ation, under the Newlands' act. The
 
 drop at the last moment their firm stand for the elimination of double compensation" rules and consent to arbitrate the questions of hours and overtime.
 May Compromise on Nine Hour Day.
 Rather than precipitate a general strike, brotherhood leaders intimated, the men might be satisfied with a nine hour day and time and a quarter overtime, instead of the eight hour day and time and a half for overtime demands.
 Situation Not Hopeless.
 ''The situation is not as hopeless as it may seem at first glance" said A erhood of Railroad Conductors, who 1 was spokesman for the men during the l conference. "The public must not lose sight of the fact that no counter | has been offered by the railroads to the demands of the men. 1t is tm- possible for the brotherhoods to take a decisive stand until the railroads make their position clear. As the sit- uation stands now the brotherhoods submitted their demands to the rail- roads and they were repected."
 Vote to be canvassed Late in June. Most of the delegates will leave for l their homes tomorrow night. Within | a week the strike ballot will be in the hands of 370, 900 brotherhood members and more than 50, 900 other workers who are not members. The vote, the l leaders expect, will be canvassed late in June. after they will return here.