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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
Special Rule to Permit One Motion to RecOmmit the Measure Paves Way for Action
CONFEREES ARE ALL BELIEVERS
 IN LARGE ARMY
Lone Socialist Recognized as a Minority by Speaker Clark and Republicans Refuse to Vote

Washington April 25--Democratic Iead-
 CTS in the House today finally defeated
 the efforts of Minority Leader Mann 10
 prevent the army bill from going to con-
 ference unamended and the conferees of
 both houses, appointed later. will meet
 tomorrow to work out q final draft of tho,
 first great preparedness measure.
 A special rule adopted after brief del
 hate paved the way for action in theI
 House The rule permitted one motion to recommit the bill, but most of the repub-l licans, resenting Speaker ClariSs recogni-
 ton of Representative London, socialist,
 to make the motion, declined to vote and
 it was defeated PAS to ].
 When the Senate conferees were an-
 nounced there was much comment upon
 the fact that "all big army men had
 been named. Senator Hitchcock second
 majority member of the military commits
 tee and opposed to a large standing army.
 was not on the list. The conferees are
 Senators Chamberlain, Beckham, Brous- sard, DuPont and Warren and Repre- sentatives Hay of Virginia, Dent of Ala-
 bama and Kahn of California.
 LASTED A WEEK For almost week Representative Mann had led fight against sending the measure to conference. He insisted upon having it recommitted to the military committee with instructions to strike out the provision for a nitrate plant and t9 itiisest siie peevisiosss of ths Senate bii5 I for 250,Vec standing army 3ad fed- 1 eral volunteer force.
 1 During the discussion on the rule today MT. Mann contended that 8 regular army of at least 250O00 would be needed for first line defense if the country were drawn into war The nitrate plant pro1 posal was attacked by Representatives Lenroot of Wisconsin and Longworth of Ohio who declared 1t was placed i4 the bill at the behest of the "wateg lobby Representative Hay replied that i the conferees never would agree to thiS provision until ordered to do SO by the
 House Prolonged applause followed. When an overwhelming majority had | sustained the rule. Representative Kahn 1 moved to recomnit and strike out all of l the Senate amendments except that re- ] lating to increasing the army to 250000. Simultaneously Representative London of New York, opposing all military and naval increases offered an unqualified motion to 1 recommit. A long parliamentary wrangle over who should be recognized followed ! and the republicans, guessing that Rep ! resentative London would be the favored ] one because he had voted against the ] original House bill, while Representative Kahn had not, threw Representative Brit l ten of Illinois, a republican who stood alone with London against the original bill, into the breach with a motion to
 recommit. The right to make such a
 motion, republican leaders contended, be- ! longed by tradition to the minority. LONDON A MINORITY
 The gentleman from New York is
 minority in himself and he Is recognized tContinued on Page Twos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26

disposition of his forces in Mexico now well in progress
 The state department had reports of continued quiet in various parts of .Mexico and also messages indicating that the presence of the American troops beyond the border might be influencing the price or Carranza currency adversely. It was pointed out that while the soldiers re- mained in Mexico it was impossible that any loan could be negotiated by the d facto government and that their pres- ence cast enough doubt on the immediate future there to depress exchange rates. Last quotations fixed the price of Car ranza money at 1ls cents on the dollar.
 It was announced officially today that the forces in Mexico and on the border now were amply provisioned up to May l5 at least The lines of supply leading to the big market centers from the borx5er are so we'll established that every emer- sency can be met promptly It is under stood that arrangements have been cosn- pleted to supply the cavalry beyond the border with additional mounts during the period of recuperation which is to follow the redisposiNon. Officers here said tba cavalry mounts undoubtedly were badlr worn by the long chase southward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
Cotton Compress Burns At NeW Decatur and Loss
 Win Be Almost e Million
Plant Gulf Cotton Compress Company is Total Loss and Over 5000 Bales of Cotton Are Destroyed is Partially Covered By Insurance-Shft of Wind
 Saves Second Plant

Fred Knight, representative of local cotton firm. the compress force of 50 men had just finished loading II cars of linters for use by the Germans in the manufacture of guncotton. Before Louisville and Nashville switch en- zine could come a few blocks the cars were ablaze Seven cars on the South ern railway tracks were also burned
 Although the emergency fire doors to the storage room were shut, the fire licked in above the supposedly fire proof coverings and ignited the cotton bales as though each had been covered with powder. The workmen detailed to close the doors had to run for their lives. In 20 minutes after the first alarm of fire the entire plant was q ruin, although the deeply piled cotton smoldered far into the night.
 This is the second compress to be burned this week in north Alabama, the first being at Sheffield. tad ths local fire come few weeks earlier 1t would have burned l7.oo0 bales Of stored cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
STEEL CORPORATION STATEMENT SHOWS
 RECORD EARNINGS
Earnings for First Quarter Over Sixty Million Dollars With a Net Income of Fifty y-One Millions and Sur
 plus of Thirty-Two Millions

New York, April 25.-All records for earnings by the United States Steel corporation were surpassed in the first quarter of the present year, according to the detailed statement issued today. Total earnings amounted to S60, ,624, net income $51, S,559, and surplus for the quarter to s32,S54,172. These figures compare with the previous high record, made in the quarter immediately preceding of s51,232,7SS inc earnings, $40,S53,11s in net income and S23, 5O0,6 ,632 in surplus. The most remarkable fea- ture of the statement was the steady rise in monthly earnings with the progress of the quarterly period. For January earnings amounted to $1S,794,912, swelling to s19, ,196,396 for February and amounting to s22,722,316 in March. Earnings in March were almost twice as much as the preferred and common dividend requirements for the entire quarter. The balance for the quarter, after liberal al- lowances for depreciation, pay ments applicable to the sinking fund and other outstanding bills, amounted to, $45,512,S72, whereas year ago there remained only balance of only S915,05S.
 Contrary to expectation the di- rectors not only failed to order an extra disbursements on the com mon stock, but, according to Chair man Gary the subject was not even discussed. Taking the first quar- ter's exibit as a basis, the current month is expected to show earn ings of s25,000,0OO, with a total of not less than $7o,ooO,OO0 for the second quarter
 The Steel corporation, it is un- derstood, is almost fully booked for the balance of 1916 and has taken many large contracts for de- livery in the coming year. Prices for the business of the first and succeeding quarters of the year are at highest averages of recent years and in some instances established new records.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
Summary of the News

GENERAL NEWS i--Britfsh repiy to American note ON sraae szltc1rstpai.ssi pabsisla d. Mann's effort to keep army bill out of conference frustrated. Garard and chancellor confer sec English coast raided by German cruisers.
 Serious riots in Ireland.
 STATE NEWS 1--ISig cotton compress burns at New Decatur.
 Large attendance at sunday school meeting. 3-GuIf States Steel employees get sal- ary increase. 9-W. c. T. U. institute meets at Bes- semer. LOCAL NEWS 5-Jefferson county must be free of cattle tick.
 Plans completed for entertaining Cobb.
 Chamber of Commerce meets Thursday.
 Auditorium plans to be formally presented Friday. 2-PracticalIy every auto dealer now in show.
 Judge jumps into fight with data about Huddleston. 3-Ward's little joke puts commission in good humOr. 9-COchran named Ensley captain. Special meeting of city commission M at Pratt City. 12-4Ad experts tell ministers real value of publicity.
 FEATURES 2-HOlland letter. 4-EditoriaI comment. 6-SOciety news. 11-Markets. 12--FOOtlights and screen.
 SPORTING NEWS S-Birmingha again beaten. Alabama downs Mississippi. News of the Southern league. Howard and Birmingham to clash today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
MORE RUSSIANS ARRIVE

Marseilles, April 25.--Marseilles was again the center of tremendous enthusi- asm today, as another contingent of Rus- sian troops arrived unexpectedly. The word that more Russians We're coming coon spread and great crowds gathered at the quay to witness their disenbapka- ticn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
Success of Ford Not Re garded as a Joke by
 Politicians
SPECULATION AS TO
 BRYAN AT ST. LOUIS
Will Commoner, After His Defeat as Delegate, Ask Admission by Proxy Route? Is Flat
 tered by Vote for Him
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, April 25.-(Special )-Henry Ford, automobile manufacturer and pro fessional pacifist, conquerer in republican presidential primaries in Michigan and Nebraska, has followed William Jennings Bryan to Washington.
 MT. Bryan, spurned by the democrats of his native state, and despite his in- ternational notorety, denied one of four places as delegate at large to the demo- cratic convention, declined to discuss politics. MT. Ford. well pleased with himself and declaring that the result of elections in Michigan and Nebraska was "a joke on someone, he didn't know whom admitted that he would accept the presidency were it rendered him would gracefully comply with a demand that he take the job.
 Today, no two men are more generally discussed ill speculative political gossip than Ford and Bryan. democratic con- vention without Bryan would be, it is admitted, sharp departure from the custom of 20 years, and those who are familiar with the ''recuperative power'' of the ''commoner" are wondering whether or not he will knock for admis- sion by virtue of the possession of a
 SUCCESS OF FORD
 The significance of the success of Ford can scarcely be sugmised by local politi- clans. He made no effort in his own behalf ill either of the states in which he scored such signal triumphs. There are those who cling to a theory that the people voted for the manufacturer for the purpose of continuing a wholesome joke. The majority, however. admit a graver view. They see in the Ford vic- tories bouyant sentiment in the west against extensive military and naval preparation for war.
 The result of the primaries in Nebraska presents an anomalous situation. The democrats spurned Bryan, the paciiist the republicans nominated Ford. the pacifist. And yet the result, it is claimed lin Washington, cannot be construed as Indicative of the positions of Nebraska democrats and republicans in respect to preparedness For while Ford did not attempt to play politics through the in lection of particular or spacious issues, Bryan arrayed himself behind a prohibi- tion propaganda. and in urging the elec- ton of his brother afld himself, presented the appearance of one who attempts to gather all the spells for single ambi- tious family
 WHAT THEY SAID
 MT. Bryan. while in Washington, au- Ithorlzed no statement regarding the re- suit of the election in Nebraska. He failed to explain how he hoped to make compatible his profession of friendship for the President and his continuous criticism of the President; or his ardent advocacy of prohibition and his declara- tion that prohibition should not be in- cluded in the democratic platform He told the reporters that peace between Germany aud the United States must be maintained, but that which probably rested more heavily on his heart was not |referfed to i'll single sentence he ut- tered. ;.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26

A revolutionary outbreak in Ireland, in which British troops and volun- teers sustained relatively heavy cas- ualties, and a raid by German bat tie cruiser squadron on the east coast of England in which the raiders es- capped after having bombarded Lowe stoft, are the outstanding features of the war.
 So far as has been made public, the revolution in Ireland has not extended beyond Dublin, where members of the Sim Fein society on Monday captured the postoffice and other points in Dub lin and in fighting which ensued with the troops and loyalists, killed at least Il of the city's defenders and wound ed nearly score of others. What the losses of the revolutionists were has not been stated. The British govern ment asserts that the situation in Dub lin now is well in hand.
 The German battle cruiser squadron made it's attack on Lowestoft, opening fire on the coast and killing two men, one woman and a child. British light cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and aircraft chased the Germans, who put back hastily toward Germany. Two British cruisers and destroyer were hit by German shells, but none was sunk. Whether the Germans suf- fered any damage is, not known.
 INFANTRY IS INACTIVE
 Except in Lorraine there has been an entire absence of infantry fighting on the western front. The big guns. how ever have continued their rain of shells on opposing position at various points
 At La Chapelotte. in Lorraine, the Germans launched a heavy infantry attack against the French, which was repulsed. Some of the Germans ob- tained footing in a portion of the French salient, but later were driven out with heavy losses. 5.
 Around Hill 304 and in the region of Esenes and Cumieres. northwest of Verdun, the bombardment continues intense To the east of verdun, around Moulainville, there also has been a violent bombardment. In the Argonne the French have destroyed with their guns a German post and shattered a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26

land, there has occurred in Ireland a revolutionary outbreak of cosiderable proportions.
 So far as has been announced by the British government, only Dublin is af- fected. Here serious fighting took place Monday between regular troops, yolun- teers and policemen, against members of the Sim Fein society. who had cap tured the postoffice and Stephenson S Green and numerous houses ill various parts of the city. F Three of the officers of the troops, four. or five soldiers, two volunteers and two policemen were killed and about a score of others wounded. The losses of the revolutionists have not been made known.
 The government reports that the mili- tary authorities now have the situation we'll in hand %
 The trouble started at noon Monday in the center of Dublin when a mob Seized the Stephenson's Green, large park near the Roya, university the post office, where the telegraph and tele. phone wires were cut. and houses in va- rious parts of the town.
 Troops from the Curragh and loyal volunteers were hastily summoned and fighting between them and the mob be- gan almost immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
ENGLISH COAST RAIDED

London, April 25.-German battle cruisers appeared off Lowestoft.. to- day.r s, &
 Local naval forces engaged the raid CTS and also British light cruisers. The German warships retreated in 20 minutes; efig
 The German warships opened fire on the coast before departing. Two men, one woman and a child were killed. The material damage apparently was small. -fg r
 In the engagement. two British light cruisers and a destroyer were hit, but none of them was sunk.
 The official announcement was made:
 At about 80 o'clock this morning the German cruiser squadron accom- panied by light cruisers and destroyers, appeared off Lowestoft. The local na- val forces engaged it. Aad in about 20 minutes it returned to Germany. chased by our light cruisers and destroyers
 con shore two men. one woman and a child were killed. The material damage seems to have been iusignifi- cant, so far as is known at present. Two British light cruisers and de- stroyer were hit, but none was sunk ?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
Contends Practices Com plained of Are Judicially
 Sound and Valid-Abrupt
 Changes Are Impossible
COMMISSION WILL DEVISE WAYS FOR
 AVOIDING DELAYS
Note Reiterates Military
 Necessity for Regulating
 Commerce to Neutral Nations--Cites Instances


 Washington, April 25. .--The latest British note in answer to American protests against allied interferences with neutral trade, made public tonight at the state department, contends that the practices complained of are judically sound and valid, and that the relief which neutrals seek is rather to be obtained by the init igation of necessary hardships than by abrupt changes, either in the theory or application of policy based upon prin- ciples of international law carefully ad- justed to the altered conditions of mod ern warfare"
 It diseloses that "an impartial and in- huential commission has been appointed to find ways to minimize delays and pledges the allies to make their restraints on trade as little bludensome to neutrals as possible.
 MILITARY NECESSITY
 The note, in which the French govern ment concurs, reiterates the military necessity of regulating commerce to neu-
 
 the effectiveness of the blockade which was challenged by the last American note.
 More diplomatic correspondence over the issue is expected to follow.
 The unanimity of sentiment among the worlds neutrals for the protection of neutral rights is recognized Ill the Brit ish note. which refers to the subject in terms embracing not the rights of trade .lsssse@ 1t eays sn-HSr Nsisss
 Tt would seem, says the note, "to be a fair reply to such a contention that new devices. for dispatching goods to the enemy must be met by new methods of applying the Fundamental and acknowl- edged principles of the right to intercept such trade
 At some length the note argues the impossibility of making searches at sea, for various reasons, among which are weather, the size of modern steamships and the manner in which contraband has been concealed. A report from Admiral Sir John Jellicoe commander Of the grand fleet, based upon his experiences of IS months, is included. After summing up the circumstances, which 1t is contended, work for less hardships to trade by send ing ships to port for. search instead of searching them at sea, besides the added danger of submarine attack while search is in progress, Admiral Jellicoes report eoncludes by saying:
 METHODS COMPARED
 aThe difference between the British and the German procedure is that We have acted in the way which causes the least discomfort to neutrals. In stead of sinking neutral ships engaged in trade with the enemy as the Ger mans have done in so many eases, in direct contravention to their own prize regulations we examine them, giving as little inconvenience as mod ern naval conditions will allow, send ing them into port only where this becomes necessary
 The previous note, in answer to the contention that commerce of the Unit ed States is being destroyed by the British interferences, figures issued by the United States department of com merce are quoted to show that exports
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
TROUBLE IN IRELAND

London. April 25.--AImost coincidental with the capture of Sir Roger Easement. leader of the sepacatist faction in Ire land, while he was attempting to land arms from Germany on the coastAof Ire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
LOMBARD DUNKIRK

llG GtTIIldll OOUlDdTQIn6nL Dun- kirk was resumed this morning, six bombs being dropped. A woman was killed and three men wounded
 Russia has sent aditionaI troops to the western front
 Another contingent arrived at Mar seilles Tuesday morning.
 The first contingent, described as "a strong force." reached Marseilles last Thursday and was sent north almost at once, presumably to the battle front
 Flood conditions along the river pre- vented pursuit of the British, the war office announced.
 A raid by eight British aeroplanes on hostile camp at Quatia. in Egypt, near the Suez canal, is announced by the British authorities, who declare 7 that the camp was destroyed and the hostile forces apparently began to withdraw from the district.
 Bulgaria has lost S7,O00 men killed and 50,00O wounded or missing in her : war operations, according to Bulgarian newspaper estimates.
 A boIhbardment of German positions on the Belgian coast by British war ships described as one of the heay- fest in this region during the war is reported in a news agency dispatch from Amsterdam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-26
GERMAN CRUISERS RAID THE ENGLISH COAST AND ESCAPE;
 SERIOUS RIOTS IN IRELAND
Germans Get Away After Raid-Four Civilians Killed With Material Damage Insignificant. Twelve Are Killed in Riots in Streets of Dublin. Military Has Situation in Hand
THE SITUATION SUNNI MARRIED

German trench over a small front. Considerable aerial activity by the French airmen, in which four Ger man machines were brought down, is reported by Paris.
 On the eastern front near Garbun- ovka, the Russians made heavy at- tack against the Germans, but, ac- cording to Berlin, were repulsed with sanguinary losses. Heavy artillery engagements are still in progress in the upper Cordevole and Monte San Michele zone of the Austro-Italian front.
 The British official communication From Mesopotamia says the British are still holding their lines on the right bank of the Tigris against the Turks, and have somewhat extended them at one point by driving in the Turkish pickets.