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The evening leader., 1916-11-13

The eight months ending August
showed gain of $2,11O,000,OOO in our
exports An expert says $1,S0O,O00 of
this was due to the war.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17

demanding a revision Of the alliance
with Great Britain is summarized by
the Nichi Nichi. IT declares that in
Canada. Australia and other British
colonies Japanese are refused treat
ment on an equal footing: that the
British residents in China. official and
otherwise. are bent on curbing Japan's
interests in that country; that Japan's
position in China is of vital import
anee a t, to Japan but that its predomin-
ance Is not recognized, and that more
over. IN case Of lnisunderstandings
with the United States over Chinese
questions the British government is
known to be bent on avoiding the re-
sponsibility Of rendering assistance to
this country.
The newspaper further alleges that
Britain is restricting Japan's free ac-
tion in India. Under these circum-
stances the journal deems 1t natural
that there should he a feeling of dis.
satisfaction concerning the alliance al
points out that Great Britain on ac-
count of the war is not in 4 position
at present to protect her interests in
the Pacific and has to depend solely
on Japan In that respect. In other
words Japan is now the only nation
able to protect the interests Of Great
Britain and other nations in China,
and the paper thinks that this posi-.
ton of Japan deserves to be fully rec
ognized by Great Britain by formally
allowing Japan to have her position in
the Far East clearly defined.
AZ for the provisions in the alliance
concerning the peace of India the pa
per points out that they were. made
when there was a fear Of Russian ad-
vance to the South. Those provisions
were made against a Russian menace.
but the present relations Of Great Bri-
tain and Russia. are practically those
Of an alliance and the paper finds no
reason or necessity for having the pro-
visions in the alliance concerning In
dia. Moreover. the paper thinks that
the wording OF those stipulations Is
rather ambiguous and calls for a more
explicit arrangement concerning jap.
ans obligations on that point.
The Nichi Nichi does not want the
treaty annulled but 1t recommends a
revision SO that Japan may receive
what it deserves as the only power in
the Far East that is now In a position
fully and efficiently to protect British
and other interests in this part Of the
world.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
JAPAN CONfERS
WITH BRITISH
\
Anti-Japanese Agitation in
British Colonies is Sub
ject Discussed.

Toxic, March 17.--(correspondence
Of The Associated Press)-Bdron
Ishii, minister for foreign affairs. told
the House Of Peers on February 13
that Japan is negotiating with Great
Britain concerning the anti-Japanese
agitation in British colonies. The
foreign office. however. denies the re-
port pertistently circulated in Toxic
that fresh negotiations are going on
between Japan and England for the
revision Of the Anglo-Japanese alli-
ance. The idea put forth, as the basis
Of the report, is that Japan seeks
from Great Britain some definite rec
oKnition of Japan's superior position
in China.
The alliance with England, as re-
suit Of which Japan declared war
against Germany, continues a favorite
topic OF discussion. A good many dis
paraging remarks have been made
about 1t by Japanese who feel that
Great Britain is asking and receiving
too much under it's terms and that it
has ceased to be an instrument useful
to the Japanese nation.
Refers to Criticisms.
Baron Ishii referred to these criti-
cisms in his remarks before the Peers
He deprecated them, he said. as being
exceedingly regrettable because they
do harm to the friendly sentiments
between the two nations. He regret
ted also that British residents in
China occasionally gave voice to un-
friendly utterances about Japan. But
he pointed out that these criticisms
should not be interpreted as the opin.
ion of the nation as a whole.
At a recent dinner of the Japan
Trade association. Ichiro Tokutomi.
the editor of the Kokumin. declared
that there prevails all opinion among
= section of statesmen and politicians
that the Anglo-Japanese alliance has
become superannuated and should be
reframed to meet the changed stua-
tlon Of Japan-the growth, or exalta-
tton of her position and influence in
Far Eastern affairs. He considered It
most probable. he said. that the time
will come before long when this opin-
ion will be seriously taken up and en-
bodied in the form of negotiations
for the revision Of the existing treaty
He insisted that this view was shared
by several members Of the cabinet and
privy council.
The present negotiations with Eng
land to which reference was made by
Baron Ishii are believed to include the
status and treatment of Japanese emil
grants particularly In Australia, but
refer particularly to an alleged boy.
colt Of Japanese goods.
Case Summarized.
The case OF those Japanese who are
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17

La&in.America 10 not = solid block OF
common sense. We have In our mos.
many active men Of nations who are
your enemies. and they preach thelr
cause unremittingly. England is PIC
tured as the oppressor Of ireland, the
enslaver Of CanAda and Australia;
standing always between Germany ana
a modest place in the sun. Belgium
and Serbia are represented as havlns
been lured to their doom, and the cen,
tral powers as fighting for peace ana
tho right to live in the fear Of Coo
and in the practice Of all the Chris
tian virtues.
Nor has this campaign gone unre-
warded in South America. 1t has done
much to prepare the ground for the
great commercial warfare which IS 10
come when the cannons cease their
thunder.
II warn you that you must actively
oppose this II you wish to maintain
and increase your prestige In Latin
America. You must see to it that the
voice Of truth 10 heard in neutral
countries. and especially in the coun-
tries which represent, where. as you
believe. the vital interests Of the peo-
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17

permanent court Of arbitration at the
Hague. The committee In charge en-.
phasized that 1T 10 most important
for US to cultivate sympathetic rela-
tions with the great new. democratic.
and extremely live, republics Of Span
ish-America, not only with = view to
our relations after the war. but also
for the good they may do US during
the war by extending their sympa-
thy"
Senior Triana spoke to the diners
in English. and showed himself
thorough friend Of the allies. al
though he emphasized that there were
many in South America who did not
think as he did.
Britain cannot afford to jeopardize
in the slightest degree her good name
in South America" he said. ''She
must see to it that opinion in Latin
America has q chance to view things
with full knowledge Of England's
aims and humanitarian ambitions.
"You sometimes ask, doesn't Latin
America know as we'll as we that Ger
many covets the lands that Latin
America holds in trust for DEM
ocracy? To that will answer that
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17

Washington. March 15-Active can
yass is in progress by the American
Civic association for public support
Of the bill of Representative Kent of
California for the establishment Of a
national park service, with a director
and q. special force whose sole duties
shall be to conserve and develop the
fourteen national parks, with nearly
100000 acres, which the govern
ment owns. There are also thirty-one
national monuments. which the bill
assigns to the same service.
Ono Of the reasons for the service
urged by the present campaigners is
to be put under a single management
in order that the public may be en-
couraged to see America first." Much
work must be done to equip the parks
with facilities to accommodate tour
lists. ard only bureau can do It.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
FRENCH FORCES
ARE REINFORCED

New York, March 1e.-It would be
impossible for anyone not high in
French military councils to estimate
the number Of French reinforcements
sent to Verdun just prior to and i'm.
mediately following the first German
attack, according to j. F. Brown,
American ambulance driver, who ar
rived here last night on board the
Brown, whose home is Milton, Mass,
was accompanied by J. H. Downs Of
Brookline. Mass, also q driver with
the American ambulance corps in
France. Both are Harvard gradu-
ates. who went to France five months
ago. They left the verdun front a
week after the great battle began.
There was q steady and almost
endless stream Of guns ana munition
supplies moving up to the French line
for several days" said Brown. II
was told that these were brought from
reserve stores all over France"
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
MEMBERSHIP REACHED 2.ooo

St. Paul, Mimi. March 1.-THE
membership Of the Teachers Pension
Fund association has reached the o.
600 mark. according to an announce.
ment today by the board in charge Of
the fund. The rights of retirement
have been granted BY the board to 80
public school teachers who will be en-.
titled to annuities beginning Septem-
ber /.
The teachers pension fund. which
was provided for in a bill enacted into
law by the last legislature. now totals
$31 900. This amount has been paid in
as assessments by teachers desiring to
become members of the fund associa-
ton.
Twenty thousand dollars Of the
fund is invested in municipal and
school bonds in Minnesota and the
board decided to purchase $4,000
worth Of city Of Pipestone bonds.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
SERBIANS GATHER
IN NICE, FRANCE

Nice, France, March 17.-Nearfy all
of the members of the Serbian par
Lament. and most Of the higher Ser
bian government officials are now
gathered in Nice. which may almost
be said to have become the provision
al capital of the Serbian kingdom, al
though not officially recognized az
such. The members of the national
assembly have held several meetings,
but nothing has been done except to
extend thanks to the French govern
ment for offering them refuge here.
Meetings are held in a part of the
mayors office, not as ofiicial sessions
of the assembly but as meetings Of
the Club of Serbian Deputies Of All
Opinions"
The colony includes a number Of of.
fcers and a hundred wounded Serbian
soldiers, besides the statesmen.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
TO FOIL CENsORs.

Paris. March 17.-one way OF foil
ing tho French censor in political
matters has been found by the Parish
an journals The Figaro was ordered
% suppress cartoon BY Forain sa&ir-
!Mng the proposed nomination Of par
as commissioners to
the armies" The publishers simply
enclosed proof Of the cartoon to all
Subscribers.
Georges Clemsncsau Of the HON
me Enchaine" has adopted the same
plan with censored editorials, !enclos.
Ing them under cover to ali the
deputies And senator's, with letter
postage. Subscribers Of Partisan pa
pers who Scan AFFORD II will hereafter
be kept on the inside of- politics In
thaa Ko
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
PRICE OF CIGARS
PLACED HIGHER

Hamburg, Germany. March IT,
Manufa cturers and retailers have in
creased the price Of cigars because Of
the further rise in Dutch exchange.
Tho cigar that formerly retailed for
15 pfennigs, Is sold today for 1e, and
on the: more expensive grades the ad.
vance 10 greater.
The German tobacco market, Of
which Hamburg is the center, had
large supplies Of tobacco on hand
when the war began but these were
used up about a year ago and since
then Germany has been obliged to de-
pend chiefly upon such tobacco as
came In from Holland. In addition to
the increase caused by the rise in
Dutch exchange. there may be still
further advances because there IL talk
Of a higher tax upon tobacco in all
forms.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
WILL DISCUSS
U. S. PROBLEM
Warm Debate Expected next
Week in. German
Reichstag.,

Berlin, March 17.-via London
The reichstas will probably devote
friday and Saturday Of next week to
open discussion of the international
situation and political problems which
nave arisen from Germany's methods
OF submarine warfare. A special COM
mlttee OF the ReichstaS met yesterday
and found that there is a general de.
sire OF all parties for a frank and
open debate on the motives ierlyine
the governments attitude towards
neutral powers and in particular to.
wards the United States. It is be-
lleved that DIR. Won Bethmann-Holl-
veg. the imperial chancellor. will
make a speech explaining the policy
IN accordance with which Germany
has conducted her foreign affairs de.
partment ard rs reflex action on her
internal policy. In the present tenn
per OF a section Of the reichstag the
debate, 1t is expected. will bring out
some eaustic and unfriendly reference
70 the United States, but the fact that
ten days will have elapsed after what
10 regarded as immediate cause of
irritation will probably serve to tone
down the present bitterness openly
reichstag.
The ways ana means committee Of
with the administration rexardinr the
district courts competence to discuss
the American and other issues Of for
elgn and military policy. Herr Irn1er.
spokesman OF the conservative party,
detended the claims Of the diet to the
rlght OF criticism. FOREIGN Minister
Won Jagow. while admitting the diets
right to discuss anything it saw at,
declared that the government could
not and would not accept advice or
criticism on those matters which are
beyond the competence Of the Prus.
sian parliament.
The newspapers generally refrain
from alluding, even guardedly, to the
sources OF the conflict. The conserya-
tive kreu5zeitung, argues editorislly
IN favor Of open discussion in the Diet
and concludes as follows:
within the limits of moral feeling
ana self-respect we must regulate our
relations to foreign powers purely on
the basis OF expediency. Should good
relations toward any particular power
appear absolutely indispensable to the
conduct of our struggle for existence,
we must accordingly adapt our policy
and must not leave 1t to fate to deter
mine whether we shall come to a
breach. Such fataliem in politics has
no Justification. If. however. we do
not regard such a breach as being so
serious that We must at all costs avoid
1t. then there is no reason why we
should not use our freedom of action
completely A middle way between
these alternatives would not in our
opinion represent policy based on
e2pediency. but one Of those half
measures which usually lead to fail
ure"
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
Do Not Stir 1t.

Try . package Of DR.. Jackson's Ro-
man Meal. 1t contains rs per cent
flaxseed and 10 per cent bran, both
wonderful foods. The flaxseed is rem
dered absolutely odorless and taste
less by electrically depriving its lin
seed oil of oxygen and changing It in
to resin. If porridge is made without
stirring it positively has no hint Of
flaxseed. If stirred while boiling the
resin again takes up oxygen from tho
atmosphere and is changed back into
linEeec OIL tainting the porridge. Do
not stir and Roman Meal Porridge Is
the most delicious nut brown break
fast known. It's very nourishing and
prsvsnts indigestion and constipation
DR.. Jackson's Original Roman Meaf
tysllnw and blue packages) is sold by
grocers at rs cents per package
Adv
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
STEAMER ALPHA
SUNK, CREW LOST

Prince Rupert. 3. C., March H.
The P1ciftc-Anhsrtcan Canning COM
panys tender Alpha. which left Bell
insharn on Sunday for Alaska, was
1wampsd off Rachel Island. near
here. this morning. All on board with
the exception of 4 deckhand, Chris
Hansen. arc believed to have perished.
Besides Christiansen, there were
seven men, including Captain s. w.
Miller, on the Alpha.
Launches and the steamer Malapsi-
M are searching for other possible
survivors.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
NATIONAL club
GIVES DINNER
Was Given in Recognition Of
Importance Of Friendship
and Good Will.

London, March 17.-"1n recognition
Of tho growing importance to Great
Britain Of the friendship and good
will Of LAtin-Amertcan countries" tho
National Liberal club recently gave a
dinner to Senor Santiago Perez Tri-
ana, late Colombian minister to Eng
land and formerly a member of the
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17

ONE OR THE OTHER.
pst-Yis, sorr, work is scarce, but
OF rot a job last Sunday that brought
NJ Mr.. smith-what! You broke the
Pat (apolosetically)-well. sorr.
twas wan av us had t. be broke!
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17

her baldric like a
cloth Of gold.
With Truth on
your banner in
the militant cause
Of business hon
esty your great
club is likely to
become the chief
protagonist, for
you strike at the
poisoned heart
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17
BELL:ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it. 25c at all druggists.

nle are identified with the objects for
which Britain Is fighting. You must
show US that Britain engineered no
conspiracy, that the shadow OF her
nag means liberty wherever 1t rails.
that she champions the small states
TODAY as Of yore.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17

est. Honest busi-
ness can compel
honest business,
and is bound to
do so or 60 down
in the struggle.
In my corre-
spondence with
several of your
officers I have
noticed on your
club stationery
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-17

This article is ono of q series to
advertise advertising by tho
Associated Advertising Clubs
Of tho World. II is part Of an
inspiring speech, delivered be.
fore tho Eleventh Annual Con-
venhon Of tho Associated Clubs
afsCMca6o, by tho.
HON. HENRY D. EsTAHRooK
Write tho A. A. G. Of w.,
Indianapolis, for booklet, writ
ton for buyers like yourself.
You'll find it profitable reading.
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Dun's Report of
November Failures

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-The country
enters on the closing month of its
most prosperous year with aggregate
commercial failures thus far reported
20 K. G. Dun & Co. % per cent. smaller
in number and over SO per cent. less
in amount than in 1915. Moreover. the
record in both respects shows a sub.
stantial reduction from the mortality
OF two years ago, while there were
fewer defaults in. November than In
the same period Of any year since 1871:
and 1t is necessary TO 60 back TO 1910
10 find lighter indebtedness.
Business reverses last month mum.
bcred 1,251. an increase OF II over
October but comparing with 1866 in
the previous year. 1915 in 1914 and
1877 IN 1913. In 1912 there were It's
suspensions. The November liabili.
ties, owing to several insolvencies OF
unusual size. reached S14,104,62l.
against s10,775.654 in October. yet in
the corresponding month Of 1915 the
sum involved was $15.694,434; two
years ago 1t was s95.4S9.45S; in 1913
S24,l99 4S5 and in 1912 about Sl5,6OO..
600. Excepting the present instance,
the Indebtedness has not fallen below
$l5.OOO,00O in any November since
1910.
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Four Drunks in
Police Court Today

{. Hamilton, OF Worthington. was
arrested yesterday evening charged
with being drunk. He admitted his
guilt in police court this morning and
said that he purchased his goods from
n tall colored gent on Washington
street at Billy Mays restaurant. lie
was fined IS and paid.
Frank Puncha and Steve Motsha
Of Chiefton, each paid fines Of IS when
they pleaded guilty TO drunk charges.
Charles Woodson. colored. OF Rob.
lnson street. was fined So for rough
housing his home when he came home
drunk last night. j. NJ. Sphar. of the
Fairmont Motor company, was fined
s. for speeding. He paid.
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NIGHT SCHOOL HAS
BIG ENROLMENT
First Meeting Starts With
Class of Thirty, More
Expected Thursday.

With an attendance OF thirty and
prospects OF much larger enrolment
in the near future the first sJssiOn OF
the Night school, the latest educatiou'
al venture in this city, was held last
night at the High school building. In
the absence of Prof George H. Cole
bank. principal OF the High school, un'
der whose supervision the school will
he held, Superintendent Otis G. Will
son had charge of the school and was
assisted By the teachers from the High
and grade schools who will have
charge of the various branches 10 be
taught.
Much enthusiasm was manifested by
the pupils OF the school as we'll as the
promoters. over the outcome OF the
school and It is believed the venture
will become permanent thing and
will WELD power tor good in the
community.
The classes which at the present
time seem to be the most popular are
those OF shop mathematics. mechani'
cal drawing, short hand and type
writing. although english. sewing and
millinery classes also have good en-,
rOllment.
The NEXT session will he held Thurs.
day night NJ 1870 o'clock at which time
it Is expected many more pupils will
enroll.
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Will COUNT MINERS VOTES

CHARLESTON, W. Va. Dec. C.
Tellers have been appointed by John
P. White. president Of the United Mine
Workers of America, to count the votes
cast in the election which will he held
December IL by District No. Il. OF
the organization These officials are
John Zimmerman Of Illinois, w. D.
Van Horn of Indiana. George Baker
Of Kentucky. The count will commence
Immediately after December 6. when
they are to assemble here. The dis.
trict is now under the administration
OF the international organization. ar.
ter the elective officials had been re.
moved during progress of labor trou.
bic in the district.
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Y. M. c. A. CONFERENCE OPENS

WHEELING. W. Va. Dec. 6.-Thc
first Young Women's Christian Asso
citation conference ever held in West
Virginia opened here tonight and will
continue throughout the week. Bible
classes and conferences on personal
evangelism are being conducted. The
leaders include Miss Elizabeth L. Dean
national secretary OF the Y. VI. c. 4.
Of New York; Miss Edith Stanton, al.
son OF the national headquarters. and
Miss Elizabeth Hughes of Cincinnati
head OF the field work in West Vir.
ginia and Ohio.
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INDUSTRIAL
F AIRMONT

Many articles which are hard to
manufacture and which are special
orders, are made by Antonio Scalise
at the Columbia Glass factory. Re.
Gently a big Catholic church wanted
some artificial candles made. Can
dies which would look exactly like
real wax ones but which we're made
hollow and could be filled with spe.
Cial oil and burn like a candle from a
little wick at the top. Antonio took
the order and turned out a shipment
of as fine looking candles as could he
found anywhere.
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CHARLESTON AS SEE CITY

CHARLESTON. w. Va. Dec. c.
Charleston is To become the see city
Of West Virginia diocese OF the Protes.
tant Episcopal church, according TO
information given out here today.
Bishop W. l.. Gravatt of Charleston,
was recently elected bishop OF the
West Virginia diocese. succeeding the
late Bishop George W. Peterkin OF
Parkcrsburg The new bishop has con.
Sidercd huntington, Parkersburg,
Wheeling and Clarksburg as possible
headquarters and is said to have de.
cided in favor OF Charleston.
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GEORGE WRoE DIES

George y. Wroe, aged 76. veter.
an OF the Civil war and a member OF
Captain Kinney's company stationed
here during the war, died recently at
his ranch in Wyoming. The deceased
was well known here among the old
or residents Of the city. He was a
son of DR.. S. 4. Wroc of Jollytown. Pa.
and brother OF W. j. Wroe OF this
city. He is survived BY two sons ana
one daughter
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placed In few days. The concrete
floor for the ground level is being
placed and will be completed soon.
The structural steel to be used In the
super structure is expected in q few
days.
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European Literature.

II was not until the European mind
cast away forever the letters Of Re
Nuisance traditions that Shelley and
Wordsworth became possible in Eng
land. that Goethe and ITcInc were pos,
Siblc in Germany, or Victor Hugo and
Alfred de MusSct in France.