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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
MINERS ADOPT REPORT
OF CREDENTIALS BODY

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POTTSN LILLE. Pa MAY a. Al
the morning session OF the tr-dis-
tricts anthracite miners convention
the final report Of the credentials
committee was adopted Delegate
Kelly then informed the convention
that the Panther creek valley strike
which was tied up by a walkout OF
about 1900 workers strike. was
due o. a misinterpretatlon OF the
eight-hour day.
National Priest White and Dist
Pres't Kennedy commenting on this
statement stated that the proper
officers would enforce all provisions
in the agreement after ratification
compelling the operators 10 con
form 10 all provisions. P-rest White
added that some operators had put
the eight-hour day into operation
Voluntarily and local strikes requir-
ed the cooperation Of the entire
union body. he asked the delegates
not 10 allow the present misunder-
standing Of any clause % act against
the real principles Of the agreement
as q whole
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
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BERLIN. (via Amsterdam May
3.-James Gerard. the United States
ambassador TO Germany, was I'm
communication with the foreign Of
fee this morning. At the came
time It was reported that the Ger
man reply TO the United States note
on submarine warfare would be
transmitted Immediately"
During the past "a hours DR.. Won
Bethmann- Hollweg, the imperial
chancellor, had been in cOmmunica-
ton with Count Won Bernstorff. the
German ambassador to the United
States. and II was accepted as a
certainty that the negotiations re-
lated 70 Che German reply. Some
uneasiness on the bourse indicated
that there was some relaxation Of
the optimism which has pervaded
the financial and commercial cen
tiers However. there was no out
ward indication that the reply would
be anything but favorable.
Well informed opinion was that If
the German reply was not given to-
day it certainly would be rendered on
Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
International News Service:
CENTER ON BERLIN.

WASHINGTON. May T. - Amer
lean interest was conferred on Berlin
today The German reply to the ad-
ministrs tons submarine ultimatum
was expected TO be handed to Am
bassador Gerard there before to-
night. Upon it's acceptance or re-
lection OF the American demands de-
ponds a continuation OF existing
friendly relations between the United
States and Germany Officials ad
mittedly were apprehensive despite
the numerous optimistic dispatches
from the German capital. There
have been too many bitches at the
very last moment in these negotia-
lions in the past to permit accept
ance Of assurances that the entire
controversy is TO be AMIGA bly, ad-
justed in advance OF the official ad
vices.
There is little doubt that Germany
will announce that she has. in ac-
cordance with the American de-
mand, abandoned present methods
Of subma rine warfare The clouded
issue Is whether this announcement
is hinged upon a bargaining propO-
sition demanding certain conditions
at the hands OF the United States.
If il is there is little doubt but that
the conditions promptly viii be re-
jected By PRIEST Wilson.
No Need For Cabinet Action.
Suggestions that if the contents
OF the note are not available be
fore tomorrOw's cabinet meeting a
special meeting OF the cabinet may
be held on Saturday 10 consider It.
were said 10 be unfounded az the
white house today.
While the president and Sec'y
Lansing are due 20 consider the
note together there is no need for
cabinet action a definite line OF
policy already has been agreed upon
K provides for two alternatives and
according 10 no less an authority
than Sec'y OF State Lansing there are
only two alternatives that can come
ptance or rejection OF the
American position. II accepted the
danger has been passed. II rejected
then the next move Is up 20 the pres
ident And he has made II en-
plain that this Will be the
breaking off Of diplomatic relations
between the two countries.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
FRENCH REGAINING
LOST TERRITORY
Heavy BOmbardment Report
ed on Verdun FrOnt-Hand
Grenade Fight at Night.
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PARIS May A bombardment
Of the utmost violence was reported
on the Nerdun front today by the
French war office.
The official communiqUe states
that the French positions at lie Mort
Homme dead Mans hilD, north
west Of Nerdun, have been extended
and consolidated.
I'm the region of Avocourt. on the
west side OF the Meuse river, there
was hand grenade fighting during
the night.
Gen. Petain is still throwing heavy
forces against the Germans west Of
the Meuse and the brilliant assa ults
are slowly but surely winning back
territory which had previously been
loss 20 the army Of the crown prince.
Following is the text of the com
munique:
In Belgium our artillery fire de-
stroyed enemy organizations in the
region OF the Grand Dune and cauS-
ed the explosion Of ammunition de-
pots.
West Of the Meuse there was a
violent commandment OF all the sec
tors. There was a hand grenade
combat in the forest OF Avocourt.
EnCmy's Losses Heavy.
I'm the course of the night we
extended and consolidated our gains
around lie Mort Homme Dead
Mans hillD
"It has been confirmed that the
L..
able mostly as a result Of our ar
tiuery hre. During the lombard
ment two Germans fed into our
lines. declaring that they were the
sole survivors OF the trenches which
the French had been Smelling
East Of the MeUse there has
been a violent cannonade in the re-
gion OF Vaux
I'm the Woevre district our ar
uuery carried ont a severe concen-
trated fire upon the enemy posi-
tions.
At Eparges we exploded a mine
near our trenches.
TO the east Of St Mihiel strong
reconnoitering party of the enemy
tried 10 reach one Of our posts in
the region OF Apremont. but was
repulsed.
The night was caln on the rest
of the front.
"One Of our battle planes gave
battle 20 two German machines in
the region OF Douaumont one OF
the enemy aeroplanes was shot down
and the other fed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
Rapidly Drying Roads Allow
Passage For Motor Truck
Trains Bearing Sup
plies to Troops.
MEXICANS SEE VICTORY
IN NEW AGREEMENT
0bregon Loot What He Went
After" is View Taken
Across Border Concern
ing Conference.
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COLUMBUS. n. NJ. May 4-Ra-
pidly drying roads through north
ern Chihuahua today allowed the
Teopening Of truck transportation 10
stations along Cen. Pershing's line
Of communication.
One hundred and eight trucks
consisting OF four trains. each heav-
ily laden with food, clothing and
ordnance. left here during the fore
noon As the troops i'm Mexico al
ready are supplied with rations for
80 DAYS. the new supplies were taken
10 indicate that there will be no i'm
mediate Withdrawal
A number Of motor ambulances
sent to the front seven days ago on
experimental runs. returned here
this morning, bringing back 81 sol
diers. suffering from pneumonia and
minor ailments. In one of the am
balances was a Mexican boy. who
was accidentally shot while hunting.
and voluntarily came TO the Amer
lean base hospital for treatment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
EXECUTIONS ROUSE
MUCH BITTERNESS
Killing of Irish Leaders May
Lead to Further Rebel
IiouS UpriSlngS.
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LONDON. May 4.-Intense and BIT
ter feeling has been aroused in some
quarters by the summary court mar
tial and execution OF Peter Pearce,
self-proclaimed provisional presi-
dent Of the republic Of Ireland" ana
other leaders who took an active
part in the Sim Fein uprising. al
though there is a strong opinion
both in and out Of official circles that
stern measures were necessary to
prevent further outcroppings of re-
bellion.
A big crowd fiocked to the house
OF commons today in the expectation
that Premier Asquith would an
nounce the execution of other rebel
chiefs.
Court martial sittings for the trial
of the Irish insurrectionists are still
in progress.
AS a result of the premier's state
ment that Sir Roger Easement would
be brought 10 trial at the earliest
possible moment reports were cur
rent that the Irish knight. who was
arrested while trying TO land arms
on the Irish coast. might be placed
en- trial before Sunday
The Telegraph learns that Sir
Roger will be tried in London, that
the charge against him will he high
treason, and that three judges viii
sit upon his case.
Works on speech.
Sir Roger has been at work upon
a patriotic address which he hopes
TO deliver in court, but it is a fore
gone conclusion that he will have no
chance for oratOry. and II is also
taken for granted that his trial will
be held in cham bers
During the past two DAYS the Brit
ISL military authorities in southern
ireland have made many more ar
rests. Some OF these prisoners are
charged with having taken an active
part in the recent lighting and others
with having arms in their possession
and with having been in communica-
ton with the rebel leaders
Copies of a secret proclamation,
issued by James Connolly. the com
mander-in-chief Of the Irish volun-
teers." Cthe republican army call
ing upon all loyal Irishmen to enlist.
have been found. These We're evil
IDENTIFY circulated through the coun-
ties in southeastern and western
Ireland before the revolt broke out
in Dublin on Monday. April %.
The total number of Irish prison
ers in the hands OF the military au-
thorities are now estimated from
800 10 1900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
MANY BILLS ARE
STILL UNTOUCHED
Congressional Leaders Put on
Full Steam But ProtraCted
Session is in Sight.
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WASHINGTON, May 4. - Con-
fronting an enormous mass OF ''un-
finished or untouched legislation"
democratic legislative leaders today
sought in vain for means TO force an
early adjournment Of congress.
Democratic house leaders. Speaker
Clark and Floor Leader Kitchin, put
into operation a steam roller" plan
perfected at the instance OF Pres't
Wilson and calculated 10 conclude
the session before the end Of July.
But the leaders despaired Of accom-
plishing the result sought by the
administration, and the most Optim-
istic house members named Sept. I
as the earliest possible date for ad-
Journment.
Practically all OF the ambitious
legislative program Of Priest Wilson
and practically all the routine APP
preparation bills remain before the
house.
The senate has before it the fol-
lowing:
Good road legislation; rural
credits legislation; conservation
bills: the administration corrupt
practices bills; child labor legisla-
ton: the Burnett immigration bill.
the fight over the confirmation Of
Louis D. Brandeis TO be supreme
justice. and the much-disputed ad-
ministratiOn ship purchase bill.
Senate Is Busy.
The senate likewise must dispose
OF the numerous big supply bills. in
GLIDING the army and navy appro-
pradon measures with their contest
ed prepare dness" proposals.
While the senate can run uncon-
tested measures through the legis-
lative machinery with lightning
speed. most Of the pending bills con
tain disputed points which promise
extended discussion. And the senate
has so far evinced little disposition
TO hurry matters
IN the house the leaders have de-
cided 10 resort 10 drastic gag
rules" 20 force through the remain
ing administration measures which
include:
The Porto Rican citizenship bill;
rural credits legislation; the ship
purchase bill; corrupt practices leg
islation. and the big revenue bill
which must supply the depleted
treasury with funds.
The house likewise is behind on
the routine work Of the session. The
army and navy appropriation bills
still are under consideration IN the
committee and altogether 10 big
supply bills have yet 10 make their
on the floor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04

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NORFOLK, Va, May 4 -
Confident that their mission
would bear good results, Sec'y
OF the Treasury William A Nc
Adoo, Asst. Sec'y Peters and
score Of private citizens arrived
here today from South Amer
Tea where they attended the
Pan-American financial confer
ence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
RANCHER KILLED.

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Ell PASO. Texas. MAY A.
The murder OF c. II. Holly. a
wealthy American ranchman.
and his Mexican foreman. 10
miles northeast of Fl Rubio by
Mexican outlaws. was announc-
ed here today in a report from
Gen Pershing TO Maj. Gen.
Funston.
The double murder occurred
some time between April 80 and
May .. according 10 the dis
patch. Holly and his foreman
had acted as guides for a squad
OF men under Lieut. Wetheral
Of the 9Th infantry who were
seeking outlaws in that vicinity
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
SON DEFENDING MOTHER
MURDERS HIS FATHER
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WILMINGTON. Del, May 4.-De-
Tending his, mother from a brutal
attack early today. Louis Garyantes,
q years old, killed his father, Law
renee GarNIntes. The father had
attacked the mother while she lay
asleep The son used baseball bat
in defending her When the Of
ficers arrived the son was leaning
over the fathers body, calling on
him 10 speak.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
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News Service:
WASHINGTON. May 4. -
Sec'y Of State Lansing stated
today that he has been officially
advised by Ambassador Gerard
that the German foreign Office
has promised to hand him some
time today the reply 20 the
American submarine ultimatum
of April rs.
The secretary further stated
that the notification from the
ambassador contained no init
nation regarding the character
OF the reply.
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MORE INSTRUCTIONS.

News Service.
WASHINGTON. May Fol
lowing a half hours conference
with Pres't Wilson at noon to-
day Sec'y of War Baker an
nounced that further instruc-
tons would be sent to Gen.
Scott on the border at once.
Sec'y Baker refused point
blank TO say what these in
structions would contain.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
TO RESUME HUNT.

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Ell PASO. Texas. MAY with
complete accord existing between
the United States and Mexican auth
critics. II is expected that the search
for Francisco Villa and his bandits
will again De in full swing within As
hours. Hearty cooperation win be
given by the Carranza forces unless
some unforeseen incident upsets the
good results obtained by the confer
encee between Gen Aware Obregon
the Mexican minister OF war. and
Gen. Hugh l.. Scott. American chief
of-staff
Pres't Wilson and First Chief
Carranza have accepted in a general
way the terms made by Gen. scott
and Gen. Obregon. The agreement
has been put into form and advices
from Mexico City stated that Gen
Carranza was expected to ratify #
today. Pres't Wilson is expected 20
take similar action at once.
Official acceptance of the terms Of
the agreement by the heads Of the
United States and Mexican govern
rnents did not cause any surprise
here as the negotiations between the
military leaders I'm Juarez were car
ried on with the utmost good will.
MeNiCans Sec Victory.
In Mexican official circles the
opinion prevails that Gen Obregon
got just what ne went after. That
is. a promise that the United States
troops in Mexico would soon be
withdrawn. with the cooperation Of
the Carranzistas il is beliey ed that
the remnants OF the Villa band viii
soon he crushed and that the Amer
lean soldiers will be out OF Mexico
within SIX months
Ratification on the Obregon- Scott
agreement will release great sup
piles OF ammunition for Carranza' IS
troops which have been held MP on
the border IL is badly needed.
In carrying on the deliberations
Gen. Scott was guided bv ins,ruc-
tions given him 10y Pres't Wilson
through the war department Rolled
down to n sentence these instruc-
tiOns were
Make the hest terms possible for
carrying ont the object OF the punt
tive expedition and for getting the
United States troops back across the
border"
The current belief here is that the
United States forces will be with
drawn between 80 and SO days from
now.
Gen. Cavira, the Carranzista COM
mandante I'm Juarez. has sent word
20 all the Garrison commanders in
northern Mexico 20 make ready TO
assist the Americans. Gen Gavira
and other Mexican officials regard
the outcome OF the conference as a
victory for the de facto government.
hasing this view upon the promise
or the Americans To withdraw as
soon as possible
II was expected that there would
BE another conference between the
Mexican and American military
officers this afternoon TO consider
minor details
In the short time Go has been over
the border the punitive expedition
has created a good record for itself
IA record which may be held up 90
shame the critics of the United
states army. Long. hot marches
over the deserts beneath the blazing
sun. cavalry dashes through noun
tain dehhes in the face of snipers'
bullets and gallant attacks against
an unseen and treacherous Zoe are
only some 81 the achievements
Near the sop % the achieveme nts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
FINED FOR LIBELING
WASHINGT0N'S MEMORY
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International News Service.
TACOMA. Wash. May Paul
Haffer today was convicted by a jury
Of ''libeling the memory Of George
Washington" Haffers conviction
followed a letter written by him and
published in newspaper. in which
lie referred 10 Washington as a
slave holder and ''inveterate
drinker"
Under the state law Haffer is liable
10 fine and imprisonment He will
probably appeal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
PROGRESS
of the War

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LONDON, May A Reuter- dis
patch from Amsterdam says that it
is reported on good authority that
the civil population has begun TO
exacuate Metz.
Metz is the great German fort
ress in Lorraine. AlthouEh il has
been raided many times by French
airmen. the recent military opera
tions have not been such as 20 sug-
gest IL Is in dangerD
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
TWO STRIKERS WIN

BAYONNE. \. J.. May 1.-Two
Of The Federal Creosoting
Co. have won the smallest strike on
record when the company granted
their demands FOR an eight-hour day
and more pay.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
TEACHERS CONVENTION
MEETS IN GRAND RAPIDS
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GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. sday A.
Two hundred teachers from Mich
gan, Illinois. Indiana. Iowa Wlscon-
sin, Ohio. Nebraska, Colorado. New
Jersey New York and Massachu-
sets are here attending the West
ern Drawing and Manual Training
association conventions The ses-
sions viii end tomorrow night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
PEACE NEARING
IN PITTSBURGH
Strikers Appoint Committee
to Confer With WeSting-
house Officials.
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PITTSBURGH, Pa. May Peace
in Pittsburgh's industrial strife which
already has cost three lives and re-
suited in the proclaiming Of martial
law in the upper MonOpgahela val
ley. was in prospect today.
With 1900 state troop patrOlling
the streets of East Pittsburgh and
Braddock. 800 Of their mum Der
mounted, the second step toward
bringing about a settlement of the
general strikes was taken. The first
was the appointment by the strikers
of a mediation committee OF 20. This
committee met with Patrick Giiday.
chief OF the state bureau OF arbitra-
ton and mediation today. for the
purpose OF arranging a conference
with Pres't K. NJ. Herr Of the West
inghouse Electric and Machine Co.,
and officials of other companies az
fected by the strike.
Clears Way for Mediation.
Herr cleared the way for media
tion today when ne said.
Il am willing 10 discuss terms Of
settlement of this strike with any
authorized committee OF bona fde
employees of our plant.
Five members of the mediation
committee who are bona fide''
Westinghouse workmen. were select
ed TO meet with Pres't Herr.
The Westinghouse workers. who
with the others are striking ror an
eight-hour day, have lost .$1,112. 500
in wages thus far. according to the
company's statement today The
wage losses of the host Of strikers -
other plants cannot he estimated
Hundreds OF strikers returned 10
work when the plants were reopen
ed this morning. expressing their
willingness 10 abide by the terms
agreed upon by their committees in
conference with their employers.
The climax OF the strike disorder
Is believed 10 have passed with Tues
days pitched battle. the third of
whose victims died during last night.
Two others are in. a critical condi-
ton
Militia Unnecessary.
Even the employers feel today
that the further holding Of the
mobilized state militia in the strike
districts is unnecessary. The proba-
bility is that the guardsmen will be
ordered back O their homes as
soon as tentative agreement with
the company officials is reached by
the strikers. There has been no dis
orier whatever since the guardsmen
arrived
Separate from the general peace
m ovement. but affected by the spirit
Of IL. the 900 striking workmen OF
he Pittsburgh and Lake Erie shops
at Mckees Rocks have appointed a
mediation committee OF y 10 take
up terms OF settlement with their
employers. II is expected that by
early next week the general eight
hour strike, which has changed the
Pittsburgh district frou a hive of
industry 10 a city OF idle mills. will
be completely at an emu.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS

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NEW YORK, May Steamer
sailing today. Dante AHghieri
Naples.
Due 10 arrive today. Noordam.
Falmouth. Baltic. Liverpool.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
SeC'y of State Lansing Off,
CiaIIy Advised That Berlin
Foreign Office Will
Deliver Note.
OFFICIALS APPREHENSIVE
DESPITE OPTIMISTIC NEWS
Chancellor in Communication
With Ambassador During
Past "a Hours indicating
Developments Soon.
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News Service:
BOSTON. May 4.-The Boston
News bureau says this after
noon:
A private New York dis
patch this afternoon says that a
cablegram from Amsterdam
said that the kaiser has asked
Pres't Wilson 10 intercede for
peace in the cause of human
ity."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-04
South Bend Fans
Turn Out in Force
Welcoming Blenders

South Bend turned out this after
noon to greet its baseball club which
is now locked in mighty combat with
the Dayton Vets from down in Ohio.
under the direction OF one Johnny
Nee. known TO local fans since he
piloted Dayton and played with the
team while South Bend was I'm the
same league several years back.
II vas opening day for Spring
brook park as well as for the Cen
trail league The grounds have been
put in shape and when play ball"
was sounded, the fans settled back
10 get themselves accustomed TO the
new angle. The grand stand is sit
uated in the southeast corner or the
lot and the team is hitting in a diff
ferent direction this year. There is
not quite so much room as there has
been in seasons gone by, but il viii
take some knock 70 put the ball out
CT the park.
The Vets reached camp early this
morning and are stopping at the
OAlNtI nNAtls nc NN-AlAA - Al AttAA
shape and should give the locals
nice battle this afternoon. They have
won the four games played SO far
this season and Nee is confident his
men will keep on showing the way
for the other clubs
Little Ceremony.
The game this afternoon started
with very little ceremony There
was no parade. but Elbel's band
made a tour OF the city in a street
car. The car carried announcement
of todays game and the people who
saw the band knew that there was
something besides a circus or a min
strel show in town.
Mgr Koehler and his crew. who
failed TO play at Evansville. reached
town in plenty Of time 10 get out and
get some practice before the game
started. Mgr. Koehler had Walden,
McCool and Hill warming up. Walden
is due a chance and he may be sent
in. Ben delayed his announcement
of the hurler until The last moment.
Mgr. Nee Of the Vets did likewise.
Louie Loudermilk, who was signed
by Smith several days ago, reached
South Bend today. He is the only
left handler Smith has on the club
since Madden left.