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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
NJ. CLEMENCEAU ON
ITALY End GERMANY

Paris, France, April 23.-The visit
OF the Italian premier and the ltal-
ion Minister for Fore. gn Affairs to
Paris causes NJ. CIemenceau to ask
the straightforward question, why is
Italy still not at war with Germany?
/ think I have, he says, done full
justice to Signors Salandra and Son
nino in preceding articles, | have in
dictated on several occasions that the
unity Of action OF the armies of the
Peninsula with those OF the Entente
would not be possible so long as there
was no declaration of war between
Germany and Italy That Is a fact
to which no one can make any objeC-
ton, The reply has been made that
Italy had vainly waited for deClara-
ton of war from Berlin, but why did
her action in this matter vary as
regards Germany and Austria? To
this question no answer has been Civ
en-. If Germany. on her part has not
taken the Initiative for which she
has been given the choice of time
It must be that she has very good
reasons for not doing so. and I must
also suppose that these reasons are
to her own advantage and not to that
Of France. OF England or Of Russia
One cannot pretend that such a con-
sderation does not give food for
thought. have stated AS much quite
simply, being careful to express my
full confidence in the intentions Of
Signor Salapdra. and HIS colleagues. I
have received many expressions of ap-
proval from friends on the other side
OF the frontier. and Italian writer's
and politicians have stated that the
war should be pursued without "any
reserve" ana there can he no two
meanings TO that All that IL now
required are actions to confirm these
words Would 1t be possible for Italy
to conquer Austria If Germany We're
victorious?
Such situation could not be con-
sidered by either King Victor En-
manuel or his ministers. The govern
ment has seized German merchant
men interned In the italian ports. and
Sir Edward Grey. at Westminster, has
taken note of the fact to declare to
Germany that she need not expect any
weakening on the part OF the mem
bers OF the quadruple entente. Is IL
not strange that the Kaiser should
have accepted In silence such a proof
of independence on the part Of Italy
when for Il like action on the part
OF Portugal. he declares war on that
country? More and more do I feel
certain that William II has profound
reasons for wishing to keep on toler-
able terms With the italian govern
ment as long as it is possible to do so
AS for us, we can only see in this
resolution n fresh motive for insisting
with our friends and allies that a
course OF action should be decided
upon which Will clear up all OBJ
scurities
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bent our every energy TO the task OF
preparing and therefore showing that
we meant what we said and that we
possessed both the will and the pow
or 70 make our words good.
Such a course would not have in
creased, it would have greatly dimin-
! ished, the chance OF war. But we sat
suptne, We took not one step to pre-
pare. Naturally Germany did not
treat us seriously; We misled her.
Now, fourteen months afterwards,
we say that we were serious, II Ger
many now does as we wish, it will,
as have said before, be proof posi-
tive that Germany would have
promptly yielded If fourteen months
ago we had so acted that Germany
knew we meant what we said: and
in such case, therefore, our rulers at
Washington will have been proved
responsible for the blood OF the thou
sands of peaceful men. women and
children who have been killed
IF she does not yield. we are then
faced with a crisis for which during
twenty-one months we have failed
to prepare even in the smallest de-
gree.
THE failure of our rulers at Wash =
lnELOn TO prepare UufIIlk THESE twenty :
one months, when even a child ought
10 have seen what was impending, has
represented folly 70 extreme that in
its effect It was a crime against the
nation"
Colonel Roosevelt was slightly bet
ter today An irritation in his throat
and hoarseness still bother him, how
ever. He will motor TO New York to-
morrow 10 take treatment from DR..
H Holhrook Curtis. the throat special
list returning Immediately to Oyster
Bay Similar treatments will be taken
on Tuesday and Wednesday. There
is little doubt now that Mr. Roose-
welt will he able to deliver his banquet
address on Thursday night. in New
York, az well a. keep his Chicago
speaking date for the following Sat
urday
Meanwhile the rest cure. which
bars all visitors from Sycamore Hill.
was continued.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
Practical Potato Recipes.

An old cooking magazine, now nc
longer IN existence describes lunch
con at which the main course consist
ed of baked potatoes in which eggs
had been broken and cooked. When
they came to the table they had the
appearance OF being plain baked po'
tatoes. but there was a surprise In
store for all After the potatoes were
baked, n slice was cut from the top
Of each, and Of the interior enough
Of the pulp was. scoOped out to admit
the nubrOken white and yolk of the
egg; a seasoning of salt and pepper
was sprnkled inside, the cover was re-
turned to the top and the potatoes
.p.re uut back in the oven until the
eggs were cooked
In the same magazine article there
were other helpful hints for preparing
Potato Puree-Wash and peel two
pounds of potatoes. then slice them
into It saucepan with two heaplng ia
teaspoons of butter and one sliced
onion. When thoroughly hot add
three plnts of boiling water or stock
and let cook until tender. mash up
the pieces with a wooden spoon TO a
pulp. then add one tablespoon OF fine
tapioca and one pint OF milk. and stir
until It boils Skim and simmer for
thirty minutes, season to taste with
pepper and salt and serve soup hot.
Mashed Potatoes--Peel potatoes Of
uniform size. cover with boiling wa
ter and cook until tender, sailing tbs
water in which they are cooked wher
the potatoes are about half done
Drain off the water. then with a forl
or wire potato masher beat to a f1uf>
in the same saucepan in which they
were cooked. When entirely free
from Jumps, add for every pint o.
potatoes about one-third of cup o.
hot milk, a Ia blespoon of butter, and
salt and pepper to season Whip un
Ill as light as a feather. Heap in {
hot dish, but do not smooth the top
leave 1t piled lightly. If necessary
70 keep hot for some time, set the par
containing the potato in saucepan
Of hot water, but leave it uncovered
or cover lightly with single fold o
cheese cloth.
Potatoes au Gratin-BOil twelve me
dunn sized potatoes in the usual way
until tender; drain and dry. then dl
vide each potato in half lengthwise
Brush over with two tablespoons o
melted butter. sprinkle with grated
Parmesan cheese. Put them in :
huttered tin. and bake in hot over
nice brown color Serve hot on
folded seryiette
Potato Puffs- Potato puffs are par
ticuIarly good. Take three ounces o
-four. ounces Of sugar, large boiled
potatoes a piece Of butter the size o
a nutmeg. two eggs and a little grated
nutmeg. Put all the ingredients to-
Eether. make to a nice paste and FIR,
a delicate brown with plenty of but
ter. Serve on a paper dolly, keep
ing them as hot as possible 1t uset
as course. they are nice with white
sauce.
flashed Drowned Potatoes--ChoI
cold boiled potatoes rather fine; ado
to each pint about a tablespoon O
milk or cream and palatable sea
soning of salt and pepper. Put a ia
hlespo0n of butter into a shallow pan
when hot, put in the potatoes and
press them down. making them per
fectly level. stand them over fire and
cook slowly until nicely Drowned
Turn over to one side of the pan and
then cut on plate. like an omelet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
PACIFIC SLOPE RESEARCH
WORK SHOWS RESULTS
Great Western Power Company TO
Kun Electro Chemical Plant
In California.

san Francisco, Cal. April 23.-Scv-
eral power companies in the West
have recently established research de
partments in an effort to find fresh
outlets for surplus electrical energy.
Among the important power de-
yelopments now under construction on
the Pacific slope are the Speel river
project in Alaska; the installation at
The Dalles Oregon. which contem-
plates an ultimate output of close to
one million horsepower; and Great
Western Power Company's develop
ment in California.
As "A result Of research work insti-
tuted by the latter company some
months ago. the first electro chemical
plant west Of Detroit will begin opera
lions about August !. This factory,
located at Pittsburg. Cal, and the only
one on this continent situated on tide
water. will manufacture Caustic soda
and bleaching powder
Caustic soda, known as lye. Is used
in manufacturing soap. in refining oil,
aud fruit preserving Chloride of lime
or bleaching powder, is used in the
manufacture Of various products and
high explosives 1t is not the inten-
ton OF this company to manufacture
explosives.
The company, representing both
Eastern and Western capital Is known
as Great Western Electro Chemical
| Company. 1t is capitalized at s2,5o0,
! 000. This first unit, when completed
| will cost $500 600. while future plans
involve a greater expenditure.
| Some Of the chemicals TO be manu-
| featured later include cyanide, alumni
mum. various ferro alloys, calcium car
/ hide. nitrogen fertilizers, zinc and po-
4 tassium Chlorate.
| California has abundant natural re-
sources specially adapted 10 the cleo
tro-chemical industry. Authorities or
the subject express Arm belief In the
! future growth of this industry on tht
| Pacific coast. greater even than thai
enjoyed by Niagara Falls at present.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24

sullen. His mood was admittedly due
to the report that President Wilson and
the Secretary of War had decided not
to comply immediately with the de-
mand for the withdrawal OF American
troops.
The only official announcement from
the Juarez headquarters was that OF
Pablo Lopez. chief lieutenant under
villa and the man who carried out the
Santa Ysabel massacre. is Carranzr
prisoner
Omcial dispatches from Mexican au-
thorities at Chihuahua to the border
relate that Lopez and four followers
were captured by Carranza troops sew
eral days ago IN a cave near Santa
Ysabel. Lopez is still suffering from
the wound he received during the at
tack on Columbus.
The Carranza reports say that ne
was left hidden In a cave near the
scene OF the Santa Ysabel massacre
with four soldiers to attend him. His
wounds made 1t impossible for him to
continue his flight southwark. so close
upon him were the American troops.
The five bandit prisoners WIFI be
brought TO Chihuahua City or Juarez
and executed. said Consul Garcia to-
day.
Confirmation OF this report had not
been received here from Consul Lotchsr
or from headquarters Of the punitive
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
European War Officially Reported
BY FRANCE

Paris. April 2S.--Midnlght officlal:
South 81 the Somme we directed
concentrated battery FIRE against tho
German treGches on the edges or
Franhsft and ItGtiencourt
West OF the Meuse there was a
bombardu ert Of considerable VOL
cnce against our positions on Hill No.
304
East Of the Meuse and in the
Woeyra :here were some artillery
squalls There were no infantry &C
lions during the day.
In Lorraine we vigorously lombard
ed the German defense works in the
sector of Teintray.
ON the rest Of the front there were
no events OF Importance,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24

army to real peril and made acute the
question of Withdrawing the American
forces or taking adequate measures Tor
their protection.
Both General Scott and General Fun
ston have held 1t to be imperative that
the advaaced troops be rearranged IL
the motor truck service could not de-
liver them readily the supplies they
needed This. 1t was said, Is beyond
the possibilities of the motor service.
The forces called advanced that
must be brought further north again
are those under Major Frank Tompkins
and Colonel w c. Brown. 1t is be-
lieved they viii he brought back TO
Casas Grandes or to Q position IN Its
vicinity II was stated that hay and
forage could be supplied their mounts
at such a point.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
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more troops to the border or more
troops from the border into Mexico.
II was apparent tonight that some
uneastness has been caused al the
state Department by Carranza' s latest
notice that he will not discuss The
status of the American troops in Mex
leo until Secretary Lansing has replied
To his note. A state Department Of
fetal said:
What Consul General John H. Rod
gers has conveyed 10 the state Depart
ment as to Carran2a's refusal to treat
further on the subject is not an ulti-
matum, but It is more Ike il than
anything else
The statement was made on good
authority that the state Department
VIII probably take UP the reply 10
.Carranza before Wednesday
At the same time il was said that
the administration Will probably agree
to some definite date for the witt.
drawal of the troops, on a mutual
understanding that the VILLA following
has been dispersed.
IT can be stared on the highest au-
thority, that General Scott will cross
the border and confer with General
Pershing, unless he should be advised
that his visit is not necessary. When
General Scott left Washington for san
Antonio. il was the expectation OF Ct
fiCials familiar with every detail of the
proceedings that he would see General
! Pershing and also confer with some
of the Carranza authorities in Mexico.
1t was even the understanding that
If he thought IT advisable, he would
endeavor to make an appointmen
with General Obregon the Carranza
chief, TO clear up any mtsunderstand-
I ing that might exist General Scott Is
/ famous for his ability TO clear up mis-
understandings, and in the army Is
known as the peace maker"
Exposed Army to Peril.
/ It was admitted at the War Depart
ment that the horses of the advance
troops in Mexico need both feed and
rest. 1t is a military necessity that
/ these be secured. and II was asserted
+ the necessity arose through the failure
! of the State Department to cooperate
/ effectively with the military authori-
I ties 1t was declared the halt of the
l. pershing expedition can be attributed
! to the conflict between Secretary Ian
sing and the Carranza government.
This conflict exposed the American
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
BY BELGIUM

Havre. April 29.-Belgian Official;
There has been renewed activity
by the artillery Of both sides. par
ticularly in the sector between Nieu-
port and DiXmude.
A German railway transport has
been eflcacious!y shelled by our ar
ulIery near the village of Beerst.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
CHINESE TRANSPORT SINKS;
MORE THAN 900 DROWN

Shanghai, April 23-More than 1000
soldiers and sailors aboard the steam
ship Hsin-Yu lost their lives when the
steamer sank after collision with the
cruiser Hat-Nune on Saturday evening
The Shin-Yu. vessel Of l.G29 tons, was
acting as transport for the Chinese
government The troops were being
taken 10 Foo-Chow. The cruiser was
acting as convoy. The collision oc-
CURED during q fog.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
SCOTT SAYS TROOPS WILL
BIZ KEPT IN MEXICO

San Antonio, Tex, April 23.--"ln
my opinion the troops win stay In
Mexico" said Major-G General Hugh l..
Scott, chief OF the genera, staff, at
the residence OF Mator-General Fun
ston tonight.
General Scott stated in reply to
questions that he had made HIS req
concentrations on the main issues of
the Mexican situation by telegraph.
recommendation in which he and
General Funston were in perfect ac-
Cors
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
SAFE IS BROKEN OPEN
AND CURRENCY STOLEN

Robbers early yesterday afternoon
broke into the safe in Kirkwood's
Junchroom, 1908 East Main street, and
made away with $33 in currency. The
robbery was discovered Il short while
after 1t had been committed and The
police are now making an invcstiga-
ton. The safe was not blown open,
but was entered by means Of some in
strumcut
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
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turing plant. For a while it was so
warm around the building the fire
fighters could hardly get within reach
OF the burning structure. However,
within fifteen minutes they had got
ten the first fire under complete con-
troll. but not until 10 had Quilted the
inside Of the building. The fire had
gained such headway when the FIRE
men arrived on the scene that IL
would have been utterly impossible
to save any part OF the inside OF the
structure from burning, but the nFe-
men did splendid and the fact that
the entire block aid not go up in
flames was largely due TO their quick
responses and hasty connection OF the
hose,
The vacant building was between
the one occupied by Edgar M An
Irews, electrical contractor. and tho
rear Of the Planters National Bank.
which Ii located at the corner OF
Twelfth and Main Streets. Both are
separated from the structure by al
leys and escaped without any dam
aasc being done.
Mr. 10th. who purchased the build
ing from Alderman Adams, was not
in town yesterday. but the latter de-
clnred last night that the damage
done to the structure can be con-
servatively estimated at between S.
400 and $4,000. White 1t Is not defi-
niteiy known just how much insur-
ance was held on the building by the
new owner. 1t Is understood that the
damage Will be fully covered Mr..
Miller asserted last night that he was
unable to say Just how much dam
age Yves done to the building occu-
pied by him, but he declared that
both the building and stock Is heav-
lIv insured and that the losses will
Iouhtless he covered The loss sus-
fainpd by the Southern Stamp and
stationery Company was apparently
very small .o..
Largo Crowd Gathers.
within ten minutes after the fire
had started Main, Twelfth and Bank
Streets we're thronged with people.
while the onlookera in the Capitol
square resemblef holiday crowd at
a baseball game The annual Easter
parade on Broad and other Richmond
fhoroughfares was completely broken
un. for within fifteen minutes after
'ap bells had sounded and the fire
engines had started on their mad
ruahes through the streets. Broad
street looked IKE depopulated ham
let
Easter frocks were very much In
evidence aropnd the burning build
lrFs. and raauy Of them narrowly
esraped becoming dIopidated by wa
'er from the fremen's hose.
While the fremes1 were Sill fight
!ne- the flames on Twelfth and Main
Streets, an alarm var turneH IN from
Nirth and Leigh Streets, ana Engines
nrs 2 ana 8 ana Truck No : we're
r=:s cd TO the scene The are proved
~ te III r 7acant house a. e1s East
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
GOVERNOR GOES TO JAIL:
REFORM PENAL SYSTEM

awauparn, Wis. April 23.-T l.
phfiiins. millionaire governor OF Wis
porsin. has tust spent two days in the
Wisconsin state prison.
som body told the Governor mat
The Wisconsin prison was rs bad aS
Eng Sing. Hearing this he char Sed
Wardens ordered stricter discipline
and then went to tail himself 10 stuoy
the conditions there. Tho impressions
that he gained viii nov he used IN re-
forming the system.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24

expedition so far as could be learned
tonight.
Residents and soldiers In Juarez
learned with sullen resentment this
afternoon that there viii be no imme-
date withdrawal Of American troops
from Mexico. There was no open DEM
onstration against the few Americans
who visited the city during the after
noon, but It was plainly evident that
serious trouble might be precipitated
at any moment,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24

Rediscounts at the Richmond Fed
eral Reserve Bank last week, accord
Ing to the report of condition of the
institution at the close Of business
April 81. made by Governor George J.
seay. totAled $1,0t0,3sd.45. Gold re-
serve against all liabilities is 10 per
cent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
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is easy. l know we are doing only n
small part of our personal and fnau-
cial duty. but you are contentSd TO rest
where we are. Ny conscience has been
disturbed about leaving the enthusl-
astic young people who have developed
go splendidly and the unconyerted of
the congregation for whose salvation
l yearn."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
TIME TO TREAT OATS.

= II IL the season to treat oats
T. for smut. aud on many thou.
+ sands Of Illinois farms this will
4. be done AS an essential part Of
= planting the crop this year. 80
q thoroughly has this lesson been
4 taught throughout the state that
= every farmer who Is interested
q la improving his crop will think
y about II II he does not actually
r. treat the seed he uses II ia
= cheering once in awhile 10 point
4 TO a piece Of work and say. This
= thing has been accomplished"
q The success of the campaign for
y oats smut eradication gives en-
= couragement for many other
+ kinds OF work now under way
r Orange Judd Farmer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24

Any such discussions. officials insist,
However, unless the German govern
xnent drst complies with the demand
OF the United States for abandonment
gof present submarine methods whiie
my further diplomatic negotiations are
en progress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
uux~fmna Have Reverse.

London April 2S.--A severe reverse
has been inflicted upon the Russians
in the Lake Van district. Saws an or
vial from Constantinople,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
Bryan's Brother Named.

Omaha, Neb., April 28.-Charles ",
Bryan, brother OF William j. Bryan.
has been nominated by the Populists
for Governor Of Nehraska
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
HaRRY S. H9RkNE SIS O

daughters. Mrs. Lila II. Edwards, OF
Pittsburg. and Mrs Myrtle K, Ma
comber. Of Paiaines Rancho, near
HOLSTER, Cal Harry S. Hardness is
the leading amateur automobile
racer of America and Is famed foI
his daring driving. He takes chances
with his life and limb with the best
OF the professional racers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24

It has Just been determined that
Iamon Vernon Hardness, third vice.
president of the Standard Oil Com
pany. and the second largest stock
holder in the concern, who died re-
Gently in California. left an estate
estimated at more than 100000, 900.
The bulk of his property will 20 to
his son, Harry S, Hardness, and his
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-24
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