davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
"Manchester Guardian"
Declares Britain Can't
Ignore Fact. -:
AMERICAS AID
ESSENTIAL TO PEACE
Cabinet Forgot Irish in the
United States, Paper
Asserts.

London. Aug. 18.-Various inhu-
ences. particularly England's policy
toward ireland. are arousing suspicio"
and resentment in the United States
saws "The Manchester Guardian IN d
long editorial to-day. These facts
cannot be ignored, it asserts. for the
active cooperation of the united
States will be necessary if lasting
peace is to be brought about by a
league of the liberal pacific powers
of the world
"The Guardian" suggests that the
British Orders in Council, the censor
chin the blacklist and interference
with neutral mails have tended IN
some degree to ALLEVIATE America"
sympathy from Great Britain and he'
Allies. and continues: "But these mat
ters are comparatively unimportant III
davs such as these. and il there were
nothing else to be considered we wouio
be justified in concluding that there
was no reason to anticipate any seri-
ous cbonre in Anglo-American rela-
tons"
Referring TO American expressions
Of opinion in regard to the resolutions
adopted at the economic conference
Of the Entente Allies at Paris, AZ
which consideration was given to vari-
GUS proposals, especially regarding
tariff changes, which provoked WIDE
comment in America, "The Guardian
saws: "There is no doubt that the
suspicion here implied is injuriousiy
affecting the Allied cause in America
and these circumstances should not
he overlooked in our calculations Tor
the future. But above all other IN
Auences working against US IN
America is the memory of the irish
revolt" e..
impulse toward clemency, The GUAR
dian" continues, it forgot the immense
and troublesome fact of Irish America,
and for that lapse of craftsmanship
there would seem TO be no hope OF
speedy remedy. II adds:
THE reign of Sir John Maxwell at
Dublin has made an end, perhaps Tor
years to come. of all hope Of recon,
cling that large element in the United
States which, until with the Home
Rule act we began TO redeem the past
in Ireland, had been by tradition and
practice irreconcilable. One Of our
greatest assets when the war broke
out was the cordial neutrality OF the
American people, made possible by the
restraint and somewhat reluctant sym
pathy Of American Irish. That we
sacrificed, and the loss is likely to
color the politics and behavior OF the
United States toward us until the end
of the war. or until such time as a
complete change can be brought about
in our Irish policy.
1--WE cannot ignore this fact, much
ms we may regret it, for the active
cooperation of the United States is an
essential condition to any such league
of the liberal pacific powers of the
world as alone can give US an assur-
ance Of stable peace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
Dispute Over Meeting
of Brooklyn Employees

Whether the Amalgamated Associa-
ton of Street Railway Employees did
any organizing in Brooklyn Thursday
night was a question yesterday, Colonel
Timothy Williams, president OF the
company, declaring that the union
made fiat failure OF the meeting in
Labor Lyceum Hall, while p. J. O'Brien,
in charge Of the gathering, asserted
that IL was success.
1.-THE total attendance of b. X. T. en-
ployes at this meeting, other than SUI
perintendents and uniformed inspectors
who gathered in the vicinity of the hall,
consisted of two motormen and tive
conductors" said Colonel Williams in
his statement.
O'Brien said: at is an old trick 10
start something in one place and under
cover Of the diversion do something in
another
THAT is exactly what we did last
night. We kept the spies and strong
arm men busy watching the place we
advertised for our meeting while we
had our men busy elsewhere"
Colonel Williams also announced yes
terday that the company is forming
committees OF It's men 10 take up any
grievances that nay arise with the Of.
hcerk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19

orderly, speedy and equitable
method of settling any issue which
might arise without recourse to
strikes. The officers and employees
of this company have from the
beginning been directed, and are
at all times expected to adhere
scrupulously to the letter and the
spirit of that agreement.
In reference TO the letter of
August IS, signed by a committee
of this company's employees, alleg-
ing certain violations by this com
pany Of that agreement, this board
Endorses in whole and in part,
the communication by President
Shonts, dated August Is. relating
to these complaints, and addressed
jointly to Mayor Mitchell and
Chairman Straus.
Why Men We're Dropped.
As to the complaint that this
company has not restored TO its
services all employees, without
prejudice" who were on its pay
rolls when the strike started on
the night of August 4.
Reports of the managing officials
show that the only failures to re-
instate employees since the agree
ment Of settlement was made
were in the case of fourteen men
who had been tried and convicted
of crime in the courts of justice.
There were during the strike
thirty-seven arrests of employees
for violence, but every man ac-
cused was reinstated upon being
acquitted.
This board does not understand
that the agreement of August
constituted any undertaking to re-
instate employees who had violated
the criminal law of the state.
1t is and has for many years
been the firmly established policy
of the company, in the interest of
public safety, not 10 employ men
who have been convicted of crime
as conductors or motormen, or in
any positions in which they come
in contact with the public. We do
not feel free 10 deviate from that
policy.
This board considers that all
cases of failure TO reinstate en-
ployes are covered by paragraphs
and 5 OF the agreement with
Mayor Mitchell and Chairman
Straus.
Willing TO Arbitrate.
While matters of efficiency are
not, under the agreement. subject
10 arbitration, nevertheless the
agreement stipulates that "all
disputes that may arise between
the company and the employees IN
the future on which they cannot
mutually agree shall be submitted
TO arbitration as herein provided"
The board is willing, under this
last clause, 10 submit 10 arbitration
the question at issue as regards the
Unemployment of the fourteen men
found guilty of crime. The COM
mittee of the men claim that the
question is not properly matter
for arbitration, on the ground that
Clause V required the company 20
reinstate all employees, no matter
what offences any Of them had COM
mitted.
The board recognizes that this
difference Of opinion involves in
depreciation of a document SUBJ
mitted to this company by the
Mayor and Mr.. Straus and under
written by them. This company,
therefore, is quite willing TO sub
nit to Mayor Mitchell and Chair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19

man Straus the determination as
10 whether or not under the terms
of this agreement the question at
issue is properly one for arbitra-
tion under the last paragraph OF
Section III.
Ii must be understood that this
shall not be regarded as a prece-
dent in dealing with questions Of
efficiency in the future under Para
graph ".
Insist on Reinstatement.
That" said Organizer Fitzgerald as
he read the statement, Simply means
that we are going to the Mayor and Mr..
Straus, as we originally intended do
ing, and have them put these men back
to work. We're not going there TO
have any arbitration. When they
underworld that agreement they went
bonds for us TO the company that we
would live up to our agreement and to
us that the company would. 1t is now
for them to compel the company to
abide by its bargain"
Some question having arisen as to
whether or not Mr.. Fitzgerald had said
strike would result Immediately the
directors failed TO act, the organizer
specifically denied having made any
such statement.
Immediately after the adjournment
of the directors Mr.. Shonts and John
b. Stanchfield, who was with the di-
rectors after the labor men had re-
tired, left, Mr.. Shonts having previ-
ously sent a copy of the company's
statement to Mayor Mitchell and Mr..
Straus, with a request that the COM
pany have a hearing before any de-
cision was reached.
On their part, the union men last
night wired Mr.. Straus in Maine OF the
turn things have taken and sent SINH
lar word to Mr. Mitchell in Plattsburg.
Earlier in the day Fitzgerald said he
had been informed that the company
is hiring strikebreakers in other cities.
THAT is their privilege" he said,
"but they cannot win here with strike
breakers. Personally, had rather be-
lieve that the company would not try
a strike. would not take steps certain
to precipitate one"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19

several Of the men who came last
night were for letting the public in on
things right away and telling every
one that they were determined to back
up the managers committee in its
stand for arbitration. One of the rail
road executives in New York, who did
not come to Washington, saw the state
ment in The Tribune this morning that
the railroads felt that the principle OF
arbitration was at stake and called up
Washington to say that that was his
idea. too. The conservative executives,
however, Gained down the others, and
il was agreed that nothing would be
said officially or otherwise until after
the negotiations with the President
had been concluded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
PINNED IN WRECK OF AUTO
John Hanan Smokes as He Advises
Rescuers Working for Hours.

A trolley car pinned an automobils
to an elevated railway pillar last night
at Hunter Avenue and Jane Street, on
the greensboro Bridge Plaza, Long
Island City. The hood and front wheels
of the automobile were doubled up
against the car, and John Hanan, owner
of the automobile, was TANNED In the
wreckage. His wife and TWO children
who were in the tonneau. escaped ~
jury
For two hours and half hremea;
policemen and the wrecklng crew Oh
the New York & Queens County Elee-
tric Railway sawed and hacked 70 ge'
Hanan out. He was conscious and a.
rected them. An ambulance surgeon
suggested an anssthetic. Hanan IT,
fused. but accepted cigarette.
Shortly after 1 o'clock Hanan We
released. He was taken 10 ~. Johh
Hospital, Long Island City. Except i g
badly bruised legs, he was unhurt, ITO
is an undertaken, living az 4l9 HAM
ilton Street, Long Island City.
The accident hampered trolley ser
vice and delayed hundreds OF paSssh'
gers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
AMERICANS HELD
WEEK BY BRITISH
Travellers Protest to
Naval Lieutenant
Proves Vain.

When the Stockholm of the Swedish
American Line locked Yesterday after
noon details of her detention by the
British Admiralty for twenty-seven
days at Kirkwall and Liverpool were
given by Captain A. z. Hskanson.
The Stockholm left New York on
June 20. arriving seven days later at
Kirkwall. Here navy lieutenant
and ten marines boarded the vessel
and after a two days search for con-
traband informed Captain Hakanson
he would have to go to Liverpool. The
lieutenant and his men remained
aboard, although technically the ship
was not Seized" and assisted in pilot
ing her through the mine fields in the
Irish Sea.
At Liverpool the Stockholm was
again searched After FIVE days 730
passengers were landed, twenty-five
electing to remain aboard. and under
military guard proceeded across Eng
land 70 Newcastle at the company's
expense, where they were transshipped
to Gothenburg original destina-
ton.
Andrew Hampurson. of Sioux City,
Iowa. a returning passenger. told yes
terday of the trip across England.
I'VE were not allowed to see anything
of the country, as all the window
blinds in the cars were tightly drawn.
and at Newcastle We were hurried
aboard the steamer.
Eve we're not permitted to go on
deck until the ship was out of sight
of land, but through my cabin port
hole | saw three British super-dread-
noughts at anchor just outside the
harbor. All three appeared to have
suffered heavily during recent en-
gagement, and were evidently await
ing an opportunity to go into drydock
for repairs.
During the trip made remon-
strances to the lieutenant that Amer
lean citizens, as we'll as citizens OF
other neutral ountries. deserved some
from Great Britain,
he replied that Great Brit
ain was not going to take any chances
in war times. and that she was going
to search every, or any, vessel that
suited her pleasure"
The British Admiralty seized a
part of the Stockholm's cargo. con-
sisting of 900 tons of lead and large
quantity OF leather. which was con-
signed to the Swedish army and navy
department and the Swedish Tele-
graph Bureau. Seven hundred and
fifty tons of copper was allowed to
proceed untouched.
The seizures were turned over to
prize court in Liverpool. Captain
Hakanson entered a protest on the
grounds that both products were con-
signed TO the Swedish Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
GERMANS MAY LAUNCH
BALTIC NAVAL BATTLE
Swedish Reports Say Fight Is
Expected Near Riga.

London, Aug 1S.-The Germans are
about TO launch a naval attack In the
Baltic near the Riga section, according
to Swedish reports which reached here
to-day.
During the German drive last fslths
Kaiser's feet drove back the Russians
into the Gulf Of Riga. Skirmishes be-
tween Russian and German mosquito
fleets have been frequent in the last
few months.
These reports suggest that the sea
attack may be linked with a grea!
counter blow along the Dvina line
There has been talk lately that the
German thrust would aim to push pas.
Dvinsk and Riga and move toward
Petrograd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
German Report.

Berlin, Aug. 1S.-To-day's Official
statement reads:
North of the Somme the enemy Is
continuing mis- energetic efforts re-
CARELESS of heavy sacrifices. For these
efforts the British brought forward sew
eral fresh divisions. Southwark Of
Martinpuich they succeeded on a mar.
row front in pressing backward our
first line into one situated close behind.
On the other hand, they have been
completely repulsed north OF Pozieres
and due vest Of Fourteaux wood
The French again deferred their at
tacks 10 nocturnal hours, and with
strong forces advanced against our po-
sitions between Guillemont and Maure.
pas about midnight. They were re-
pulsed with the most sanguinsry losses.
On the salient portion OF our line
northeast of Hardecourt bitter fighting
has taken place, so far without a de-
cision The activity OF the artillery
on both sides continues especially vio-
lent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
CREWE is EDUCATION HEAD
Henderson To BE Labor Adviser In
British Cabinet.

London, Aug. 1S.-The Marquis Of
Crewe, Lord President of the Council,
has been appointed president Of the
Board of Education in the British Cabi-
net, in addition to his other duties.
Arthur Henderson, who is succeeded
as president of the Board of Education
by Lord Crewe and whose chief duty
is in an unpaid position as labor adj
wiser TO the government, has been ap-
pointed Paymaster General in success
sion TO Baron Newton, who has re-
signed the Office and has been appoint
ed an Assistant Under Secretary of
State for Foreign Affairs.
Henderson's new position carries
with it the presidency of the commits
sioners Of the Royal Hospital at Chel-
sea. who have charge of all military
pension matters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
Mayor Refuses to Talk
About Return to City

Plattsburg, n. Y, Aug. ls.-Mayor
Mitchell was asked tonight whether he
will return TO New York to take up the
trolley car situation.
Il have nothing TO say" he replied.
81 have heard nothing from any source
but The Tribune of any meeting to-
morrow"
Earlier in the afternoon the Mayor
had said that he had no intention Of
returning tonight or tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
TEUTONS START DRIVE
ON THE BALKANS
Take Greek Town of Florina
from Serbian Troops.

Berlin, Aug. 1s.-The Teutonic Allies
have taken the offensive on the Balkin
front and captured the Greek town OF
Florina from Serbian troops, the War
Office announced to-day.
after the fruitless attacks Of TIE
Entente Powers in the last few days.
says the statement. "the allied (Teg-
tonic) troops proceeded TO deliver 4
counter attack. Florina has been cap
tured after a fight with the Serbss
Danube division"
Florina is five miles from the Greco.
Serbian border and fifteen miles south
east of Monastlr. Fighting has been
in progress along this front for some
time, although the official reports have
indicated that no large bodies Of In
fantry have been engaged.
Reports from the Allies OF the cap
ture of several towns are denied IN
Berlin and Sofia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
French Statement.

Paris, Aug. I8.-The folloVing Of
fcial report tCas issued tonight:
North Of the Somme our attack, d.
rected on part of Maurepas occupied
by the Germans, enabled US in the
course of a brilliant assault to carry
notable portion of the village. to-
gether with Calvary Hill. situated TO
the southeast. In this operation we
took 200 unwounded prisoners.
Between Maurepas and the Somme
We extended our position to the east
Of the Maurepas-Clery road.
On the right bank OF the Meuse we
continued our offensive action. driving
the enemy from two fortified redoubts
northwest of the Thlaumont work, TAX
ing 100 unwounded Germans, including
five officers, and also three machine
guns
East OF the Vaux-Chapitre Wood we
made appreciable progress in the vi
entity Of the road from Vaux 70 the
fort.
FOch's Troops Advance.
An earlier statement read:
North of the Somme several attempt.
ed counter attacks by the enemy against
our new positions southeast OF Maure-
pas failed under our fire. We took
some prisoners.
South Of the Somme we recovered
four machine guns in trenches taken
by us south of Belloy.
On the right bank of the Mouse (Ver-
dun 'front.' an attack by our troops
enabled US, after a violent combat, 70
drive out the Germans from a portion
OF the village of Fleury which they
were occupying.
Some enemy troops are still main.
tanning themselves in small clump OF
ruins on the eastern edge OF the vii
lsge. Between Thisumont and Fleury
our troops also made an appreciable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
RAILWAY PRESIDENTS IN WASHINGTON
REPRESENT $5,2S6. 44O,377 CAPITAL
Washington Aug lsRaroad conerees they

Washington Aug l8Raioad conees and what they represent
Official and road Mileage Capital stock
Aishton-Chicago Northwestern 8l0 sLoUOooOoo
w. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4S OOO Oo
W. G. Bierd-Chcago & Alton lO5L
Pacific IZ5Z |4oooooVo
M J. Capenter-Chcago, Tere Haue q South - am ooo
A Dn. p.adrc 22H 140000000
q 6 Paul 800
NJ Es.n.e Ch;eaao Cr..t Western 100000
w " IJarah,n Sssboerd Air linz 1928 IOOOO0O00
E.;- r. II ~ srr;so, Sov,hsrr 1922 350O00O00
Hodeln-Chicago. Burlington Quincy 93o iUo1S oo
J. n Huss-Boon Maine Isof +IooSro
H. Jackson-Chicago Eastern Illinois $50 3CoooOOo
E. Johnson-Norfolk Western A943 ooo
IuIus Pacific l05S7 3o45l800
800 TLo.oo Ird.r.no;s Huntsville 15500000
Isrcaeter-Teyas Pacific S0000OOO
Tor.n~D.lawarr q Hudson 557ll5O0
E Iovet-IInion Pacific ............ 1926 4967870O
p
York New Haven Hartford zoos HooOoo
JsIand
E. p. Rpey-Santa Fe lo6o sa0o 00o
TT So NJ, Wi Central 400000000
= O0000000
"; ~ TsuenS,Is arLswarna 42277O00
u r Iradsrwood VIE '........... 4608 217000000
Walers-Atantc Coast Line 4osI
4535 270250OOO
H NJ Ill Sor.hs,n
AN0'''o v'0OO'
These oneh the total mileage OF the railroads
6 the United States capital stock slightly over sooOo
the by these officials more than
oO The the rail transportation systems
directly by these
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19

advance. Fifty prisoners, including an
officer, remained in our hands. We also
captured a machine gun.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
PORTUGUESE ARMY READY
Will Soon Join Allied Troops In the
War.

Lisbon, Aug. ls.-Major Norton Mat
tos, the Portuguese Minister of War,
announced to-day that Portugal soon
would participate in the war on the
side of the Entente Allies.
The Portuguese Compress voted to
join the Entente Allies in the war in
November, 1914. A Portuguese naval
commander seized thirty-six German
and Austrian vessels in the Tagus River
in February. 1916. and the following
March Germany declared war on Por-
tugal because OF this action. The Por-
tuguese troops were called TO the col
ors on March Is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
BRITISH SHIPPING BAN
STlRS u. S. INTERESTS
Bill to Bar Foreign Holdings
Expected to Pass.

London, Aug 1a--The new shlPp'ns
bill now before Parliament Is consiu-
cred likely to be enacted into Jaw
as it has the backing Of the govern
ment
According TO the provisions OF the
bill, any company, whether or nov
registered in Great Britain, majority
Of the directors Of which are foreign
ers, or the voting control OF the STOCK
OF which Is exercised by foreigners,
will not be permitted TO acquire any
interest In British ship during the
war and for a period OF three years
thereafter.
Representatives OF the international
Mercantile Marine Company and BANK
ing interests which are known TO pos
sess large financial holdings in that
and similar corporations expressed
deep interest yesterday in the shipping
bill now before the British Parlia-
ment. The international Mercantile
Marine Company is partly under Brit
ish Jurisdiction, and that government
has recently imposed heavy war tax
on It's earnings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
Official Communications
on East Front Fighting

Petrograd, Aug. fS.-The official
communication issued this evening
says:
The situation on the Western and
Caucasus fronts is unchanged.
On the Baltic Sea the night OF the
18th a squadron of our seaplanes, COM
manded by Naval Lieutenant Llchine,
made a successful flight over the en-
emy's aviation station near Lake An
germ (off the west coast OF the Gulf
Of Riga. The bombs dropped appar-
emily caused great damage, destroying
one hangar and setting fire to buildings
at many points. Our aviators were
subjected 20 violent anti-aircraft
fire, including rockets and shrapnel,
but this did not prevent them accom-
plishing their task and safely regain
ing their base.
An earlier announcement rsddS:
On the front from the Zlota Lipa
west to Podhaytse the enemy resumed
the offensive with considerable forces
without success. The enemy sustained
great losses.
On the River observation-disclosures we
occupied Lysiets (seven miles south
west of Stanislau), on the western
bank of the river. In the direction OF
Ardzeluz our troops occupied series
of heights.
In the region of Korosmezo Gar.
pathians) our troops, continuing their
advance, approached the SUBMITS OF
the mountain in the vicinity Of Koros-
mezo.
Berlin, Aug. 1S.-To-day's official
announcement reads:
In the Carpathians we furthered our
success on the Starawipczna Hill.
About 200 prisoners and several ma
chine guns were captured.
Front OF Field Marshal Won linden
burg: Apart from minor but lively
engagement west OF Lake Nobel (sixty
miles northeast OF KoveD, which has
not yet come 20 a conclusion, only IN
important advance post encounters took
place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-19
ALLIES EXTEND
SOMME LINES
Continued from page 1

billets have been successfully bombed
at various places by our aircraft.
An earlier announcement read:
Last night the enemy's artillery gem
orally showed increased activity. North
west of Bazent-le-Petit by a small local
enterprise we further extended our
gains in the enemy's lines. German
trenches in this area were found to be
greatly damaged and full of the enc
my's dead.
A further hostile attack from Mar
tinpuich last night was repulsed as
completely as we're his former at
tempts yesterday.