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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-02-14


the big veins in the Tom Reed ground
continue through the country and Only
time and work will tell how far The
mineralized area of the district Il
about ten miles in diameter, but nc
important strikes had been made in
the outlying sections up to the time
left, about the middle of December
From my talk with various engin-
GERS and mining men of large exper-
fence, | believe Oatman district will
prove to be one of the large mining
districts of the country. The lodges
are found at about 500 feet below the
surface and are very large, ranging
usually from 20 to 40 feet in width.
The ore is free milling and with PRO
per milling facilities can be ha. died
very cheaply.
Just before returning to Tonopah
! spent about three weeks in the east.
! visited Denver, Chicago Baltimore
and Washington. Everyone you meet
seems prosperous and very optimistic
about the future prosperity of the
country. In fact at this time the east
Is very prosperous and as soon as the
surplus money of the east begins to
seek investment in western securities.
and 1t will be as soon as our securi-
ties offer better return on the in
vestment than their, we will exper-
ience a boom equal to the years of
1905. 6 and 7. and in the forefront of
that boom will be mining, led by To.
nopah.
Il believe Tonopah has Just begun
TO develop its great mineral resources
The Tonopah Extension and other
companies are showing the extent of
the ore bodies to the westward and
proving that the varues 20 to great
depth. Such development shows the
great faith In these properties posses.
sed by their owners, and II some ce
the other corporations we're to devotion
the extreme eastern portion OF The dis
trict, ! have no doubt that Tonopah
would be found to equal in area the
great district of Cripple Creek.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-02-14
SPECIAL MEETING

Mizpah lodge. No. 25. Knights of
Pythias, will hold special meeting
Tuesday evening, at Sis, to meet the
grand chancellor. who will be here on
an official visit. All members and so
journing knights are requested to be
present. BY order of the Chancellor
Commander, A. A. MacDUFF.
Attest, Wharton Anderson. X. of II.
u 5. ADV. F14t2
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JAMES PIKE, general manager OF
the Tonopah Jim Butler Mining com
pany. left this morning for Blair
where he will examine the potash de
post north of that town. which was
decently optioned by Victor Barnd,
and associates.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-02-14
DIVIDENDS
AssEssM ENTs
STOCKS

The following are the closing stock
quotations, and the record OF the
days sales, as received from the San
Francisco stock exchange this after
noon by Broker H. E. Epstine:
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-02-14
HAYsEED BALL TONIGHT

This is the evening for the Hay
seed ball to be given in the Airdome
by Tonopah homestead, No. 1919. Bro
therhood of American Yeomen. Dan
GERS are requested to he in costume
and the Rubber the better. No ad-
mission. Dances three for % cents.
Appropriate prizes offered.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-02-14
TONOPAH
Morning Sales

Midway-500, Is.
West End-10O, rs; 100, rs; 500. u.s.
Jim Butler-1OO, 90; 800, 95.
Monarch Pittsburg 1000, O5.
Halifax--500, 40.
Cash Boy-1000 B30 04.
umatilla-2O00, OIL; 1000, Oh.
Afternoon Sales
North Star-500, 10.
Halifax-250, 40.
Halifax-1OO0, so.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-02-14

Substitute. Tonopah. Maxwell; Gold
field. Mclaughlin. Referees, Cuddy
and Ruse.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-02-14
GOlCFlElD
Morning Sales

moTnln9 sales
Goldfield Consolidated 100, 80;
100, 80.
Jumbo Extension 300, s117h;
1900. $1.15; 500, $115.
Booth-1000. 49,
Florence-200, 40.
Atlanta--1000, 10; 1900, 10.
Merger Mines-6500, 16.
Great Bend-l000. 06; 1000, 06.
Spearhead-1000 10; 1000, TO-
Yellow Tiger-1O0O, OF; 5000, Boz
0S.
Afternoon Sales
Jumbo Extension 500, $1.15.
Merger Mines-S00, 16: 200, II.
Merger Mines 1000, IS.
MISCELLANEOUS
Morning Sales
White Caps 2000, 06; 1000, 06.
Big Jim--20O, $1.S5: 200, $1.37laj
200, $14O; 100, S1.32A; 1900. $1.s5;
1000, $1.35.
Round Mountain 500, So; 1000. 81
Rochester 1900, Sc; 500, SIS; zoo
50.
Packard 1000, 50; 1900, "a.
Rochester-100, 59 1000, CO.
Afternoon Sales
Big Jim = 500. $1.35: 500, s1.37h
500 B30 $1.40.
Rochester Merger-1000, 2S.
Round Mountain-500, So.
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Classified Ads

WANTED-Work as chambermaid.
46S Bellevue avenue. p. @. Box gl2.
600F14t1
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-02-14

LOST-Lapel Elk button. Leave at
Harry Epstine's. Suitable reward
599Fl4t1
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THE OLD RENO HOME FAR AWAY

II, as Westminster justice has de-
cided, a mans home is where his wife
is, lot of prominent New Workers
would do all their voting in Reno
New York American.
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'szusuoa sqa Ios sqIloaqns
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-11
WALSH INITIATED INTO
MYSTERIES OF HAWAIIAN
COOKERY AT POI SUPPER

Former Governor Walsh OF MRssa-
chusetts was initiated into the deli
cacies of Hawaiian food on Wednes-
day evening OF this week. when Hon.
A. A. Wilder gave a poi supper in hon
or of the Massachusetts man.
The guests were Mr.. Walsh. his pri.
vate secretary. c. s. Hermann: Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Macfarlane, Mrs Sper-
ny. Mrs. Talbot, Mrs Spear. Miss
Richard. Mrs. Ward, Miss Alice Mac
farlane. Mr.. H. ii. Walker, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack London. Mr. Walter Duisenr
berg, Mr.. Il. w. Single and MIR. Van
Tassel
Hawaiian music was given by a
quintet club and Hawaiian hula girls
danced for the entertainment of the
guests.
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Splendid Program Arranged for
Big Event to Be Given in
Charles r. Bishop Hall

The gIee clubs Of Punahou are work
ing hard and thoroughly In prepare
zion for their annual concert. TO be
held In the Charles r. Bishop hall on
the Pnnahou campus next friday
evening.
There Is every indication that the
patrons or the school and the general
public will quite I'll the Bishop Hall
auditorium, for much interest is mani
tested IT even this early date.
The clubs have been very carefully
selected this year, and In their sew
eraf appearances on the chapel pro-
grams they have shown fne balance
as we'll as volume. But what Is more
important is their excellent interpre-
tation Of the selections used. Both
clubs have learned to sing carefully
and inteiligently, and their work Is
quite comparable to the glee singing
OF the mainland colleges.
The leader. Mr.. French, has retained
most Of his last years clubs and, BY
adding q few good voices. has secured
quite seasoned organization, The
results Of his long studio work with
them have been thoroughly tested In
the chapel performances, and all are
now confident sof good concert next
Friday
Versatile Program.
A perusai Of the following program
will show the versatility Of the clubs,
but they must be heard to understand
their harmonies and Interpretation.
Both the boys' club and the girls.
club have, two numbers Of several
songs each. The. program is opened
with q rousing hunting song by the
boys glee club. Next is ciose-har-
monied, humorous song which - fol-
lowed by one Of the best songs Of the
evening, Danny Deever,p by Dam
fosch.
In this song Mr.. French has the
solo and Miss Seyde accompanies The
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'PUNAHOU GLEE CLUBS IN SHAPE
1OG|VE fine CONCERT FRIDAY

second number OF the boys is the last
number Of the evening, and Is made
up OF the beautiful old song Pale In
the Amber West" a fine original med
ley, and finally the climax or the con-
certed singing .Hark the Horn
Awakes the Morn"
The girls club presents first fine
waltz song Butterflies which moves
smoothly through q f1ne arrangement
OF harmonies to q grand climax. Other
songs follow which give the clubs OPP
portunity to display the splendid abili-
ties OF each OF the parts OF special
interest viii be the smooth, sustain
ing legato Interpretation OF the Der
ceuse. from Jocelyn.
The big number Of the girls is
Capri" In which Catherine johnson
has the soprano solo.
Fine Male Quartet.
The male quartet will be welcome
innovation. These singers have long
been working on combination of
southern songs. which they have
learned to present In genuine darky
fashion. They will sing in costume.
The clubs will be assisted by John
Clifford, who win present violin solo.
The program is:
.. Boys, GIee Club.
Rise, Sleep No More!"
The Joys OF Spring"
Danny Deeyer.r
20. Girls Glee Club.
Butterflies
"Berceuse from Jocelyn."
Zephyr Through the Woodland
Straying. .
90. Quartet.
Little Cotton Dolly"
Way Down Yonder in De Corn
Field"
"Mammy's Little Pigeon.
". Girls Glee Club.
Morning Hymn -
"A Summer Day
Capri
Violin solo-Mr John Clifford. &
". Boy9 Glee Club. y
Pale In the kfnber West"
Medley
"Hark. the Horn Awakes the
Morn!s
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-11
DUKE DECLARED
To BE Man Who
KILLED GEORGE
After DeIiberating II Hours,
Federal Jury Returns ver-
dict of Guilty =

After celebrating IL hours, jury
in federal court returned verdict
of guilty at 10 O'Clock last night II
the case Of Jesse Duke. eolored. who
was charged in an indictment with the
murder of G. p. George, late stable
Waterman at Schofield Barracks. In
cluded in the verdict was a request
by the jury that no capital punishment
be inflicted.
Exceptions to the finding of the
Jury we're noted by Judge George A.
Davis and William T. Rawlins, coun-
sci for Duke, who also moved for q
new trial OF the case. The grounds
stated were that there are irregular
ities in the indictment which viii
nuliify the entire proceeding. Judge
Charles r. Clemens will hear the mo-
ton next week.
Duke probably will not be sentenced
until the motion for q new trial is
settled. The trial of the case lasted
more than a week, argument TO tine
Jury having been made yesterday
norning. The case went to the jury
at .11:55 o'clock
George, who was about so years OF
age and money.lender, was found
unconscious near the gun sheds at
the barracks shortly after 1880
o'clock, on the night OF January IS.
this year. He died shortly after mid.
night IN the post hospital from q
blow In the back u the head, made
by q heavy. blunt Instrument. Duke,
who fired and Otherwise cared for
the several incinerators, was charged
with the murder. While the evidence
was purely circumstantial. the prose
cution argued that it was sufficient
ID link Duke with the case.
1.-THE jury was composed of Harry
ID M. Cobb, foreman; Gustav E. Schae.
fer. Dennis J. eastman, Reynold B.
McGrew, Charles Gilliland, Alan =.
Davis, George A. Brown, Edward 2.
Dodge. James w. Eershnek Rober4 F.
Clarke, William -. Ellsworth and
Manuel D. Freitaf
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PROMOTION LIKELY FOR
CHAPLAIN w. R. SCOTT

Chaplain William r. Scott. End In
fantry, Fort Shafter, has been ordered
to report in person to the president OF
the examining board Of that post. that
a time may be set for IAN examina-
ton to ascertain his fitness for pro-
motion" Chaplain Scott has been a
first lieutenant since February 10.
1909. His promotion would give him
the rank OF captain.
Miss Mary A. Bradbury. daughter OF
James o. Bradbury of Saco, Maine,
was admitted to practise in the Fed
eral Courts.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-03-11

Austria has called 10 the colors men
OF the classes Of 1866. 1866. 1867. 1870,
1S71.and 1872.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-27
INTENSE ARTILLERY
FIRE PRESSAGES
ANOTHER GERMAN
ASSAULT VERDUN
FRENCH WAR OFFICIALS ANTIcI-
PATE ANOTHER GREAT BATTLE
BEFORE MAY 9TH, WHICH is
PRINCES BIRTHDAY.
BY Pac. and int'i News @:-.yice.

PARIS, April 27.-The Germans last
night and this morning opened an in
tense ARTILLERY bOmbardmCnt on the
key positions al Avocourt and Cote du
Poivrc, which is believed to fore
shadow an infantry attack Il; these
points.
The French war officials also antici-
pate another great battle before May
9th, which is the crown princes birth.
day. They believe that the kaiser is
anxious to secure the dominating posi-,
tions around Ncrdun before that date.
Estimated Srussian Lcsse5.
AMSTERDAM, April 27.-The latest
official estimates of the Prussian
losses since the beginning of the war
are 2,51S,2Gl in killed, wounded and
missing. The SaXons. Bavarians and
WueTtcnburG@rS are not includgd III
this estimate
Germans Concentrating at verdun.
AMSTERDAM. April 27.--It is stat
ed here this morning that 100000 fresh
German troops are being concentrated
at VCrdun. 1t is believed that these
troops will be used for n supreme as.
sault in a few days.
Germans Sink British Diver.
BERLIN. April 27.-The admiralty
this morning announces that the Ger.
man warShips sunk the British sub.
marine E-22 Tie Germans rescued
and made prisoners of TWO of her
crew. A. the submarine carried a
crew Of y this would indicate that the
other % perishcd.
The German war office announced
this morning that the French attacks
on the left bank Of the Meusc were re,
pulsed
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REBELLION IS.
READING IN.
IRELAND; S|TU-
ALTON SERIOUS
GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND
FINANCIAL INSTITuT TONS
GUARDED BY TROOPS AND MA.
CHINE GUNS COMMAND STREET
OF DUBLIN.
BY Pac. and lntI iScws Service.

LONDON, April 27-Dublin today is
under the guns Of the British warships
and it is now believed that the mill
tary is in nearly complete control of
the city. All government buildings
and financial institutions are being
guarded by troops. and machrine guns
have been placed so as to sweep the
streets in case of need. 1t is also
stated that many arrests are still be-
ing made.
The trial of Roger Easement will
probably be delayed, as it is feared
that his trial and conviction AT this
time would further incite his Irish
sympathizers.
Rebellion Spreading.
Dispatches this afternoon indicate
that the rebellion is spreading and
that all Ireland is now under martial
law. Fighting in the streets of Dab
lin continues and rioting has broken
out In other parts of the country. par
ticularly in western Ireland
The British are rushing troops from
Wales and England. 1t is estimated
that the casualties have already reach
ed more than 300, but the English cen.
sorship is suppressing all news.
1t Is admitted that the situation is
extremely serious, but the English Of
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-27
NINA MAN SUES FOR $4,000.

Edward Parsons, by his attorney,
Warren NJ. Hauscr of Ycrington, has
instituted suit in the Mineral county
district court against the Southern
Pacific company for $4,000 damages
as result of an accident in the Nina
shops last year which caused the loss
of his leg. Parsons, who is a machin-
list was working in a pit under a loco.
motive. when his helper Murray,
dropped bar which struck him on
the leg and inflicted injuries which
necessitated the amputatlon Of th,.
limb.-.ValIcr Lake Bulletin.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-27
GOlDFIELO MAN FINDS
$4,000 IN CASH on STREET

Diogenes was a Greek philosopher
who lived at Athens, famous because
of his admirable sarcasm, because he
lived for time in a tub and because
he once went about with a lantern in
the daytime in search of an honest
man. II is unfortunate for the ancient
Greek that he started his search for
m honest man some $50 years b. G.,
and that he did not live in 4. u. 1916.
in Goldfield, where he would have had
TO look no further than his compatriot,
Harry Peterson, says the Tribune.
Saturday evening, Harry Peterson
found a purse in the downtown dis.
trict containing $4,000, most of it in
cash. lie has advertised the find.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-27
REDUCTION PLANT At SHALE
BEDS NOW A CERTAINTY
r. M cATLlN DECIDES TO MAKE DEFiNATE TESTS
sHALE BEDS so1TH OF TOWN. WILL ERECT PLANT
AT EARLY DATE WITHIN MILE TOWN FOR ExTRAc-
TON OF SHALE BYPRoDUCTS

Definate tests
. to be installed early r.
VeSsans the proposition for than
. whether crude oil
hcent quantities to justify large and expensive
. lin himself is the direct
. This announcement
people Of this section in
. determined and he experience conservative
and of keen business Judgment he
advces the in
the world 1t is highly probable that his fullest
o be realized (
undertaking Eko than can
% well be realized Besides the immediate effect
o industry in mills factories
o foundres power
where all the
pecdented growth for Eo stimulus which other could
year ago catlin brought H. FndIaer one
OF the greatest shae experts in the world conduct
analytical tests commercial
by exploration to determine the extent Of the deposits Before
. leaving he
o found that the sale body
time there was talk of organizing capital to install
. plant of large
products but Mr. Catln decided
q expense fully his
Q theories. (
Q Following interview from Mr.
had finished his exploration work and last
Il have found that there considerable quantity
she in the owned NJ Catn. sufficient
many with daily production
gallons Many valuable products have been found
Guiding gasoline and all
combustion engine fuels Illuminating oils OF excellent quality
obnable also ubricating oils for all fuel oils
o paafine wax
"The shale oil developed Scotland
the production of crude oil products has
industry producing
one million gallons of crude oil per day Australia alsO
. industry
while the establishment be
undertaking
oil compares than avoraby with oil from
of the world
tain which make development probable
the intention
at first probably will
OF sufficient Catlins
hdently expected that this experimental plant
larger development and be expected that the
in the future rank foremost in
. parafne and allied development be
the production and sale Of Illuminating and heating and in
this connection will be the hand
Q the local electric light
The people OF Eko
ed in Mr. Catns quite
his judgment
acceptance of the belief successfully
. his theories.
.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-27
INTERESTING CONTESTS
HELD TODAY
(By A. ,J.)

Wy n. J.l
In fast game of tennis on the high
school court this morning, Geraldine
Helfrich, Alice Bradley and Adele
Clinton of the high school, defeated
the public school tennis team, consist
ing OF Ruth Dazelle, Dorothy Middle
ton, Christian McFarlin and Leah
Clark. The scores were 6-3. 60 and
60.
Although hopelessly outclassed in
every set, the grade girls put up a
hard fight. Lack of practice prevent.
ed them from making better show
ing.
The cooking contest was the chief
center of interest this morning, and a
large number of visitors attended the
contest. Jaunita Parker, of Elko, won
first, Aulalia Hyde, of Metropolis, Sec
ond, and Dorothy Middleton, OF Elko,
third prize in the biscuit making con-
test.
The contestants entered were: Au-
lalia and Dorothy Hyde, OF Metro
polls. Nellie Goblin, Jaunita Parker,
Leah Clark, and Dorothy Middleton, of
Elko. Everyone present acknowl-
edged the products of the young ladies
to be far above the average.
Tomorrow will be an interesting
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-27
IMPORTANT WATER
CASE BEFORE COURT

In the Federal court yesterday the
case OF w. c. Bergman. II. L. Allfree
and John G. Taylor, Inc. versus Will
liam Kearney, as state engineer was
UP for trial. The case is one of great
importance, as 1t is for the purpose of
testing the constitutionality of the
water law passed by the legislature in
1913 and amended in 1915. Testimony
was taken in the case yesterday and
briefs In the case will be filed be-
tween now and May 9th, when council
for both sides will make their argu.
ments.
Cheney, DowneT, Price e Hawkins
represent the plaintiffs while Attor-
ney General George B. Thatcher Is
looking after the interests of the
state.--Carson Appeal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-27
1.-THE WONDERFUL ADVENTURE"

The Wonderful adventure" by Cap
tain Wilbur Lawton. a recent William
Fox release starring William Farnum,
known to fame as the 100000 dra-
matte artist, is story of unusual pow
er and deep human interest. 1t pro-
vides a magnificent photo drama, for
the great genius of Mr.. Farnum, for
whom in fact the work was especially
written and devised
Those who have witnessed this re-
markable picture, have conceded that
William Farnum never before ap-
peared to such extreme advantage.
Tomorrow at the Bradley-Ady.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-27

ficials claim that the rcinforcemcn,s
now enroute are adequate to regain
control.
1t is also announced that u full in
quiry will be instituted and the Iu-
sponsibility fixed for the uprising.
Many declare that the Irish govern
ment will collapse as n result OF the
disturbance. Gerson, Redmond, and
others of the English parliament cN-
pressed the hope in the house of COM
mons this morning that the rebellion
would not be used for political capital
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-27
MRS. c. v. WEST
UNDERGOES OPERATION

A telegram received from DR.. c. w.
West late yesterday afternoon states
that Mrs. West was operated upon al
one o'clock yesterday for intestinal OBJ
struction, and that her condition was
favorable for recovery. The operation
was performed by DR.. Huntington.
Mrs. West was taken i'll last Sunday
night, and Tuesday her condition was
such that 1t was decided TO take her
TO San Francisco. The Doctor depart
ed with her on No. 10 that day, ar
irving in San Francisco yesterday fore
noon.
The many friends of Mrs. West wish
her a speedy and complete recovery
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-27

day, for tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock an omelet making contest Will
be held In the public school domestic
science room.
Don't forget that tomorrow Is also
the day for the big track meet. All
field events for both the high and
grammar schools will be held at 10 A.
M. The track events for both schools
will run at 1880 p. M.
The high school girls will meet to-
morrow evening at 7:15 in room three
at the high school. Right after the
girls meeting, the defamation con-
test will be held at o'clock in the
high school auditorium.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-27
RE-
SPONS|B[EF0R
HOLLAND WAR
PREPARATIONS
AFTER SINKING DUTCH wARsHIP
ENGLAND TRIES To CONCEAL
AFFAIR BY SENDING DUTCH
CREW TO INDIA.
BY Pac. and intr News servlss.

BERLIN. April 27.-The Overseas
News Agency this morning quotes the
Dutch Newspaper De Tribuna as say
ing that Hollands recent war prepara-
tions were caused by British war
ship sinking a Holland warship. Eng
land attempted to conceal the affair by
sending the crew Of the Dutch warship
to India.
When Holland learned OF the sink
ing OF her warship, she started pre-
parations for war with England. Eng
land then promised a full indemnity
for sinking the ship and offered the
Dutch government an apology.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-04-27
j. 5. AGAIN DEMANDS
RELEASE OF GERMANS
BY Pac. and intI News Service.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-The state
department this morning forwarded to
Ambassador Page in London for I'm
mediate delivery to the British foreign
office a demand for the release OF the
3S German passengers taken from the
Steamer China. The state department
takes the stand that the United States
cannot accept the allegation that the
German passengers plotted against the
English rule in India as warranting
their seizure.
sition, the German government will
try to hinge on the acceptance a num-
ber OF other conditions. Quibbling OF
any kind is virtually certain to cause
a break, the administration has al.
ready intimated.