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PARIS. May "a Havss despatch
from Athens says the German and AUS
trian Consuls at Canea. island of Crete.
left with their STATS. yesterday for
Athens.
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sveciol cabi, D.spatch TO ,nr sry.

PETRoGRAp. May 25,-The Russian
Wal Office issued the following official
statement tonight regarding the opera
lions on the western front:
West Of the island Of Dahlen the
Germans captured a trench. but were
d%lslodged.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-26

Field Marshal Won Kluck. who com
manded the right wing Of the German
army as 1t swept down on Paris and
was defeated "A, the battle OF the Marine.
was wounded by shrapnel Are in March,
,ay
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VERDUN FIGHTING HEAVY;
ARTILLERY FIRE TERRIFIC

captured more than $40 prisoners and
fourteen machine guns.
An enemy biplane was shot down
near st. Souplet and another over
Iicrbcbois.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-26
England Wiling to Censor Movies.


LONDON. May 25.--IIerbelt Samuel. the
Home Secretary. minated to-day the
willingness Of the Government to estab-
lish a central independent censorship OF
cinelnatograph films under the Home
Office.
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7O.OOO.OOO secede In China.

SHANGHAI. May 25.-6zechuang. the
most westerly province In China, with =
population Of 10000. 900. has declared
IT, Independence.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-26

'FrN" "Vsf 'op"t' y "b "
LONDON. May 25.-One of the most i'm
i'rcssivc scenes in the House Of Commons
since the beginning of the war occurred
this afternoon when Premier Asquith
made his eagerly awaited statement on
ireland.
Many speculations and hopes were
built on the words which were expected
from the Premier. but those vino believed
that the situation would he completely
clarified were doomed to disappointment.
Nevertheless the prenier's few words
we're delivered amid profound silence,
the sole Interruption coming when the
announcement was made that Mr.. Lloyd
George would negotiate the settlement.
This announcement Was greeted with
warm approval from all SIDES.
The correspondent Of THE Sun. who
was able to attend thc session through
the personal courtesy OF Mr.. Asqui;h. did
not hear II single dissenting voice or pro-
test when the Premier, instead of maxi
ing the sensational disclosures expected.
IN a calm. quiet voice urged the mem
bers in the interest of the whole coun-
try to abstain totally ron discussion
of Ireland at the present time.
Martial Law Near End.
Discussion he said, Cannot be ef-
fective or even fruitful before the con-
clusion of the inquiries now proceeding
This Governments primary duty is to
restore order. We hope III. disappearance
uf martial law VIII he speedy and com
pleie. The two dominant inlr essious IN
my mind after my trip 20 Ireland are the
breakdown OF the existing machinery of
government and the universal feeling
that a unique opportunity has arrived for
u new departure, a combined effort to
insure good future government for Ire
land.
The composition OF the IRISH eNccu-
provisional character. Al the mani
nous request OF his colleagues in the
Government Nj. Lloyd GEORGE has un-
dertaken the task of negotiating with
the Representatives oc ireland for an
effective settlement. The Government
IL more than anxious to do everything
In their power TO arrive at a prompt
and efficacious settlement"
While the Governments primary duty
was to restore order and TO prevent a
recurrence OF the disturbances. MIR. As-
puith said that there was at the same
time cause for rejoicing In the over
whelming evidence that IN. great bulk
of the Irish nation had no sympathy
viii the rebellion. Martial law. he said,
was being continued only as "A prccau-
tionary measure.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-26
POPE WON'T AID.
plea Of sir Roger Easements
sister - Vain.

>Dc,pi ohIe DsSpnfch 10 Tuy SIS /
ROM. May g1.-S Sir Roger Easements
sister, who Is a tathu.ir. has appealed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
HORN COUNSEL
SAYS THIS NEWS
OUGHT TO FREE
THE DYNAM|TER
Declare Evidence Not Needed to
Prove Contention That Blow.
ing up of Bridge Was
Military Act

Boston, Jan. 14.-Counsel for Werner
Horn. who claims to be lieutenant in
the German LANDOWNER, said tonight
that the reported discovery Of a record
of payment to their client. found in the
effects Of Capt. Frank Won Papen in
London, was of much interest to them.
But the evidence was not needed, they
said, to prove their contention that
Horn acted as a military officer when
he dynamited the International bridge
a Vanceboro, Me.
Former Congressman Joseph O'Con-
nell Of counsel for Horn, said: If the
department Of justice would disclose
all it knows in Lieut.. Horns favor It
would establish the fact that he acted
as military officer and that the blow
ing up of the bridge was a pure act Of
war, and not punishable by the courts.
This latest development ought to be
followed by the discharge Of Horn. if
the United States is to pay any re.
spect to the principles of international
law"
Mr. O'Connell added that the DEPART
ment OF justice had in it's possession
the commission Of Horn as a lieuten-
ant OF the German Landwehr.
Horn. who is confined at the East
Cambridge Jail, is to beagiven a hear
ing soon before the federal court of
appeals on his petition for q writ of
habeas corpus
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
ATLANTIC FLEET
CUNNERS MADE
HIGH AVERAGES

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Gunners Of
the Atlantic fleet made during 1915
the highest averages of the fleets his
tory for target practice in the open
sea. This became known today in con-
nection with transmission to the Sen
ate of the annual report Of Admiral
Fletcher. commanding the fleet in re-
sponse to a resolution introduced by
Senator Lodge. The report was or
dered printed as confidential docu-
ment at the request of Senator Lodge.
Transmitting the report, Secretary
Daniels wrote a letter to the naval
affairs committee explaining that GER
tain conclusions reached by Admiral
Fletcher of a purely military nature
had been omitted, as it was believed
their publication would be unwise. He
outlined the progress. made by the de-
nartment toward rectifying conditions
IN the feet which Admiral FLETCHER
thought undesirable. :.
II was learned at the Navy depart
mont that the admirars report dweit
,,no, the shortage of officers and men
~, vessels of the fleet. Secretary Dan
iels, letter. which also was mace
confidential document. is understood 10
tava stated that this condition had
.Ireadv been overcome. SO Tar as II
oo,,1a he met within the present au-
thor;zed limit Of strength Of person.
mel. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
R|0T|NG ENDS
BEFORE BURY
THE VICTIMS
OF MASSACRE
Services for Three of Dead at Ell
PasO without Dem
OnstratiOn

FL Faso. Texas, Jan. 1.-THE bodies
of three of the victims of the massacre
near Santa Ysabel, were buried here to-
day without any demonstrations on the
part of Americans whose threats of re-
prisals against MeXcans led to the es-
Establishment last night of a strong mill
tary patrol and for a time threatened
serious consequences. Those whose
funerals were held today were Thomas
Evans, w. b. Romero and J. H. Woon.
The only cause for serious anxiety
tonight on the part of the military and
municipal authorities was the possible
fate of a party Of Americans that de-
parted from Chihuahua city early today
on a special train bound for the in
ternational border. This train was due
to arrive at JuareZ some time tonight
it was stated. Nothing definite was
known, however concerning its expert
ence enroute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
PUBLISHERS ARE
DISCHARGED IN
FEDERAL COURT

Boston, Jan. 14.-Herbert Myrick
and James NJ. Cunningham. president
and subscription manager, respective
ly, of the orange Judd Northwest
Farmstead, an agricultural publica-
ton issued from Springfield, were dis
charged in the Federal court today on
charge Of conspiring to defraud the
government. This action followed Dis
trict Attorney Anderson's quashing of
an indictment against the men, which
was the basis of atrial in which they
had been found guilty in September.
1912. Each was fined $1,000 at that
time but an appeal resulted in an or
der for a re-trial of the case. District
Attorney Anderson announced that the
government would not proceed further
in view Of this ruling. - -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
Sensational Item s in
Correspondence TAX
en- from Recalled Ger
man Military Attache
upon His Arrival at
Falmouth, England
PAPERS TURNED
OVER TO THE u. s.
Letters from Other German Off.
Gals in u. S. Criticize Ameri-
can Cover m e n or Find
"Quiet Enjoyment in Austri-
an Note

London H. 422 P M-Copes of correspondence
ed from Capt Franz Papen recalled German military at
Washington when he reached Falmouth his way
Germany have been turned to the American embassy for
to the State Department. They show that Captain
Papen made frequent payments persons charged with the
United States.
Among the letters taken from Captain Papen there
interest with the exception of letter
consul at New Orleans condo him his recall from Wash
gon and ctcizing severely the attitude the American
eminent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
"a Promises
"Condign Punishment
mon Every Partici-
nant in Massacre"
Attacks CONTINUED
ON ADMINISTRATION
,,pxican Policy Further Assail-
ed in Congresses e n a t OF
Works Introduces Resolution
for Intervention

Washington, Jan. 14.-Gener-
d Carranza and the de facto
government Of Mexico are to be
eiven full opportunity, without
Intervention from the United
States, to run to earth the muir
|dprers of American citizens at
Santa Ysabel and to demon
strate ability to restore order
and protect foreign rights in the
southern republic. his was the
outstanding fact here tonight
after a meeting of the cabinet, a
conference between President
Wilson and Chairman Stone of
1.-The Senate foreign relations
committee and another day of
stirring debate in the Senate
chamber. The President is said
| be determined against a stam-
| pede for intervention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
Won PAPEN'S LETTERS SHOW
PAYMENTS TO C0NSPIRAT0RS
q Don't
belieye.lt''
Won BernstOrff

Washington, Jan. 14.-WhenD Count
Won Bernstorff, the German ambassa-
dor. was shown London dispatches to-
night telling of the correspondence and
accounts taken from Capt. Won Papen.
his comment was:
Il don't believe it,"
Further than that, the ambassador
declined to be quoted for publication
He did make it plain, however. that he
doubted that any documents Of an in
eliminating nature had been taken
from Won Papen, although he ad-
vanced no theory of how the CORE
spondence and accounts DESCRIBED in
the London dispatches had been con-
nected with him.
The impression which was conveyed
to ouestioners by officials in German
diplomatic circles was that they
thought it possible that Capt. Won
Papen had been connected with the
published documents by British
agents. The argument was that it was
incredible that Won Papen, knowing
that his speech would be taken. into
a British port to be searched. would
have carried any correspondence OF
such a nature, if he possessed IL. IheS
recalled that when the British omclals
at Falmouth searched Won Papen
personal effects he protested to Amer
lean Ambassador Page in London. TO
night the German officials declared
that had the captain carried the pa
pers described they thought II un-
likely that he would have called 1ur-
Their attention to them by protesting
to an American official.
His nrotest at the time was forwarded
here to Count Won Bernstorff, who sem
u 70 the state department. There was
no action. and it was said that the safe
conduct which the allied governments
had given Capt. Won Papen merely guar
anteed his passage home 10 germany
safe from seizure as a prisoner of wal
and did not affect his baggage or papers
At the embassy tonight 1t was sale
that the ambassador from time 10 tllflt
had paid much money to Capt Won "a
nen in the way of salary and for the eA'
nenses of such work as he was expected
to conduct as a military attache The
embassy. it was said, had no knowledge
of his private bank account or or no"
he dsbursed his money.
Embassy officials specifically dlscialm
cd any knowledge of the reported pay
mont of 500 to Werner Horn, connecte2
with the attempted destruction of Ca
madam Pacific bridge. They pointed ou'
that all German officials in this country
had repeatedly disclaimed any connec'
zion with the man, and declared tha'
sucb a payment if made. would hardly
have been by a check. They further dis
claimed any knowledge of the explosion
referred to as having occurred in Seat
tie. or of Kuepferle, the Brooklyn mar
who several months ago was causn'
with an American passport. and while
on trial as a spy committed suicide ir
the Tower of London.
The development aroused the deepest
interest everywhere in Gmcial. Washing
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15

Note to Great Britain Declares
Action Will Follow Withhold
ing of Explanation

Berlin, Jan. 14.-(By Wireless to
Sayville).-The German government
has transmitted to Great Britain
through the American embassy note
which declares that as a result OF
Great Britain not fulfilling Germany's
demand for an explanation of the cir
cumstances surrounding the sinking of
a German submarine by the British
patrol boat Baralong, Germany will
adopt suitable measures of reprisal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
DEACON DUREN
CELEBRATES HIS
1O2ND BIRTHDAY

Bangor, Me-, Jan. 14.-Deacon Elna-
than Freeman Duren celebrated his
1O2nd birthday at his home on Ham
mond street, Friday. Contrary to his
custom Of former years, he did not
entertain visitors, as it was feared
that the fatigue would be too great.
Many messages were sent to the
house. however. concentrating him. :,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15

Hiram Vining met with an accident
Wednesday when his left hand was
caught in chain while at work cut
ting ice near his home at Weld.
The two middle fingers were pulled
out with the cords above the elbow
He suffers acute pain, and. while his
condition is as well as could be ex-
pected, it is feared that bloodpoison-
ing may develop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15

h the Senate administration lead
as outlined today the position of the
government in the face of denuncla-
ten from the Republican side and an
ether resolution directing intervention
PROPOSED bv Senator Works of Cali
kf.rna. At the State department ON
Gals we're viglant in the watch over
the situation. awaiting official word
from Gen Carranza in reply to the
demand made upon him to seek out
and punish the bandit murderers.
While no direct communication from
Gen Carranza has reached the State
Recruitment. tonight message from
him to Eliseo Arredondo, the Mexican
ambassador designate, announced the
dispatch Of troops to capture the out
laws and his purpose 70 visit "conolsll
punishment upon every participant IN
the massacre"
Measures to facilitate the removal or
Americans from districts where their
lives might he endangered were dls-
tussei bv department officials Win
Dr. Arredondo. who later advised ten.
Carranza by telegraph that every as
ss,ance be given such Americans ana
hat escorts he provided to accom-
fsny them into cities where strong
EHisons are maintained. He Went
Further than the State department.
Suggested recommending that in cases
saere foreigncrs objected to leaving
Mey be forcibly removed to points OIL
ate,y
That large numbers of Americans
Re leaving northern Mexico was re-
Ported to the department, but 1t Is es-
Enated that. not counting the mem
kls Of Mormon colony at Casas
taades, there are still at Durango
fsrral, Durango and other points III
tsHcts whose control by Carranza
b doubtful, more than 800. That the
rsiority Of these may remain IN spl'e
warnings is feared.
When Secretary Lansing was asheo
sne'her the United States governmeii'
'I'u protect It's CltiDeiiS uAN
fmmstances, he replied that it would
so TO the best of its ability, put
aai in such cases the government
would not be obliged ito use force
'aeFe people are indiscreet." He com
t'ed the situation in Mexico with
"a, in Europe at the beginning OF the
VI when Americans were ordered OUT
Attack by Sen. Fall
senator Fall Republican. assalleo
F administration and bitterly at
s'Aec Carranza, declaring that even
'astor Stone would be amazed al
Recognition by this government
al0 he see notes from the Brazilian
continued on Page 5-Colurn p
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ASSERT MONEY
USED TO PAY FOR
TRANSPORTATION

Atlanta. Ga, Jan. lit was said
today at the German consulate here.
which is in charge Of DR.. Wilhelm
Mueller. until few weeks ago, Ger
man consul at Seattle, that the money
paid by Capt. Won Papen to the Seat
tie consulate shortly before the explo-
sion there was used to pay transporta-
ton charges for several German citt-
zens from Seattle to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
GENERAL VILLA
THREATENED TO
KILL AMERICANS

Ell Paso, Jan. H.-General Francisco
Villa at Rubico last week declared that
he would kill any American travelling
west of Chihuahua City. according to re-
liable information received today. At
the time Villa was supplying himself
with meat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
AUSTRIA SCOUT
CRUISER S j NIX
BY THE FRENCH

Rome. Via London, Jan. 15.-It is
officially announced that the French
submarine Foucault, attached to the
Italian fleet, torpedoed and sank
Thursday in the Adriatic sea an Aus
trian scout cruiser of the Novara type.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15

Bangor Me-. JAM 14-Govcrnor Curtis speaking at mid
night gathering here of the third district Democratic lead
said that he would appoint John Madgan of Houton
Albert Spear of Gardiner justice of the
supreme and that his secretary would make formal
that effect Saturday. Justice Spears term
will expire March l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Boston Jan. 14.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Saturday and
Sunday; slowly rising temperature
Sunday; moderate westerly winds, be-
coming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
Payment to Horn

One entry shows that Captains Won
Papen gave s7Co to Werner Horn, who
was arrested in connection with the
blowing up of Canadian Pacific
bridge at st. Croix, Me. The day before
this check was issued the German en-
massy paid $4,000 into Captain Won Pa
pens account.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
| FEMALE
FELP WANTED

owlng to increased bust
DesS we need experienced
'Nrators and girls to learn
y y stitching room. Apply to
W. Pitcher. R. p. Hazard
~, 70, Gardiner. I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
Unofficial
Convention
OF New York
Republicans

New York, Jan. 1.-THE Republican
state committee met here today and de
cided unanimously to hold an unofficial
state convention in this city on Feb. Is
for the purpose OF recommending four
delegates and four alternates to the ma
tonal convention at Chicago. Elihu
Root was named as the committees
choice for president of the convention.
On Preparedness
The session was harmonious until the
issue of preparedness was injected in
to the proceedings. y resolution was
introduced that the committee go on rec
ord as being in favor of any measure
designed to prepare the United States
against aggression the part of any
foreign nation 1t proposed the ConVen-
ton request the senators and representa-
tives from New York state TO give their
hearty support to any measures which
might be introduced in Congress increas-
ing the military forces of the country A
motion that the motion be referred to the
committee on resolutions finally was car
ried Several members said afterward
they would force the question to an issue
at the state convention. when a platform
is expected to be put forward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
Election of Delegates

The question of the election OIL dele
gates to the state convention was dis
posed of by providing that the delegates
shall be appointed by the county or eX-
executive committees unless three or
more per cent. of the Republican voters
In any assembly district choose to petit
ton for a primary election.
No mention was made during the meet.
ing of names of possible delegates at
large. but many of the committeeman
said privately that United States Senator
James w. Wadsworth, Jr., and Governor
Whitman could be chosen if they desired.
Elihu Root, it was said, could also be one
of the big four if he desired. William
Rerri, Frederic c. Tanner. chairman of
the state committee, David Jayn Hill
and Job F. Hedges were the men men
toned for fourth place.
RooseveIt's Cousin
One of the late arrivals at today's
meeting was T. Douglas Robinson. Col.
Roosevelt's cousin and a former Progress
sive Mr.. Robinson took his seat as
member from Herkimer county.
At the close of the session Chairman
Tanner announced that second unof1-
cial state convention probably would be
held late in the summer to take up the
question of the governorship
The possibility of New York states
delegates to the National Convention
being instructed for Gov. Whitman or
any other potential candidate for the
Presidency was not mentioned official
ly at the meeting of the committee.
The members discussed the question
informally, however. and it apparently
was the opinion of the majority that
the delegation should go unpledged.
although none could be found who was
willing to speak for publication on the
subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-15
Some Of the Items

CAPTAIN Won Papen's check stubs,
bank books and letters from his bank.
the Riggs National Bank of Washing
ton, show about 500 items, many of
which had to do with routine expendi-
lures. Others, however, revealed pay
ments to various persons who have
figured prominently in the activities of
German agents in America and to at
least one spy who committed suicide
in cell in an English prison.
Several large payments were made
to Captain Won Papen by Count Won
Bernstorff. German ambassador at
Washington. Most of these were for
salaries or bonuses. A number of en-
tries showed payments made by the
ambassador to the military attache for
war intelligence Office" One Of the
payments on this account. made in
October, 1914, was for $4,000. Another
check stub shows that about two weeks
before the explosion in Seattle on May
80. 1915, Capt. Won Papen sent $500 to
the German consulate at Seattle.
In February of 1915, he sent $1,000 to
the German consulate in that city.