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New-York tribune., 1917-06-18

Is Barcelona. is critical The iahabi.
tants are aroused against the govern.
ment and are agltat.ng lns.stently ior
independence. One faction openly de.
clares in a Barcelona newspaper that {.
will obey no law not passed by Ca,a.
lonians for Catalonians, and demands
independence at any price.
The correspondent inds that the
economic state of affairs in general de-
mands quick action By the Cabinet
Strikes are imminent, especially in As.
turias, an important district in North.
western Spain, on the Bay Of bIscay.
Strikes are under discussion by al
railroad employees and most Of the In.
dustrial workers. The cost Of living
has advanced 10 10 25 per cent IN the
last three months, and the poor no
longer can endure the strain.
The supply Of coal is so scanty Il Is
almost impossible 20 operate trains.
Stagnation of the export trade, owing
10 the submarine warfare, is resulting
in growing irritation.
Finally, the external situation, Ehieh
everywhere is recognized as grave and,
the correspondent says, IS made inhn-
itelv more troublesome by German
espionage and intimidation and the
Germanophile press, which has wound
ed and antagonized Spanish pride
Notwithstanding these di'hcultie., us
correspondent wires, Spain oeneyes
confidently the new Premier VIII be
able 70 find a solution.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
Japanese Are Now Ready
To Start Revolution, Says
Socialist Leader Here

Announcement that the japanese are
ready to start a revolution ana may
10 so at any moment was made IN Ne"
Work Yesterday by Sen katayana, the
Japanese Socialist leader and former
member of the japanese Parliament
According TO Katayama, the japanese
Government is becoming more and
more oppressive and the people more
and more rebellious.
"The Russian revolution has had a
wide effect in Japan" said the Japan
ese leader. "The Chinese revolution,
too, is having great effect on the Jap
anese. The discomfort among my peo-
ple has been shown recently by many
strikes.
"Japan. next TO Germany, is the most
autocratic nation on earth. The pres
cnt ministry is the most militarlstlc
and ambitious the nation has ever had.
You cannot express any political opin-
ION. Whenever ! return TO Japan the
nolice watch me all the time. When
write letters they are opened. The
same thing is done to other leaders.
The Japanese government recently
spent 100000 in move TO put down
the Socialists, but there are thousands
upon thousands of Socialists in that
country. and advanced thought is max
ing rapid headway.
an the last two years 1000 million
aires sprang up in Japan, while, on the
other hand. families of five earn So a
month. The japanese poor are getting
poorer all the time. The strikes, nu-
merous and most Of them serious, have
been won by the workers.
"Now that the United States has
leaned money to Russia and the TO-
100000 yen which Russia owes Japan
is assured Of payment, there will be no
coercion Of Russia by Japan relative to
the war. Japan is supplying Russia
with munitions and has no desire for
a break
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
Chang Hsun, Dictator
Of China, to Form
New Government
President Merely a Figure
head; Insurgents Call a
Convention at Tien- -Tsin

Peking, June IS delayed General
Chang Hsun is now dictator. President
Ii Yuan-hung being little more than
figurehead. The insurgents are calling
a convention at Tien-tsin for the pur-
pcse of forming a provisional govern
ment, headed by the dictator, who IS eN- !
pected to act as President and Premier.
General Chang Hsun's motives are
obscure. but it is believed he IS at
tempting to obtain from the former
leaders of the Manchu dynasty an
agreement for the restoration. OF the
empire. He has urged the President 10
form a Cabinet as soon as possible sug-
resting that a provisional council slml;,
lar to that in Russia be established ana
that a declaration of war against Ger
many then be made.
Southern leaders, who are congregat-
ing in Canton, assert the President
signed the mandate for dissolution OF
Psrlisment under pressure. They say
thew will fight for maintenance Of con-
stitutional rights.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
Woman Minister in
Russia Begins Work
Rich Countess Panin, Head of
Charities, Wears Work
mans Blouse on Duty

Petrograd, June II via London, June
18Th a workman's blouse and a
leather skirt, Countess Sophie Panin
Yesterday assumed the post OF Assist
ant Minister Of Social Tutelage. de.
partment of state with the function Of
administering charitable and social in
stitutions and also the care Of children.
The countess is the worlds first woman
minister. She is forty-fve years old
and very wealthy. She lives in pal
ace which she transformed into a peo-
pies house, combination Of recrea-
ton place and popular university
As an active worker of the Constitu-
tional Democratic party, the countess
last week was elected member Of one
OF the newly created sub-districts In
a statement 10 The Associated Press
she declared that her staff of officials
will consist for the most part OF wom-
en-. She hopes that her appointment
will be the signal for the transfer Of
social institutions in other countries
into the hands of women.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
2,OOc, 600 Persons
In Spain Demand
independence
Catalonian Situation and
Economic Ills Threaten
Government

Paris, June 17.-Some light is thrown
on the troubled situation in Spain by
a special correspondent Of the Petit
Parisien," who has been making an in
vestigation there. lie wires the follow
ing summary Of the situation which
made the position Of the late Cabinet
untenable and presents an acute prob
lem for the new ministry.
First, the situation in Catalonia, a
district of about 12,40O square miles in
the northeast Of Spain. with a popuia,
ton of nearlv 100000, whose capital
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
French Freighter Sunk

An Atlantic Port, June 1.-THE
Mississippi, French freighter of 6,677
tons gross, was torpedoed and sunk
about 145 miles out from the port Of
Brest, France, on June 2, according
to officers of British ship which ar
rived here TODAY. The British rescued
forty-seven officers and soamen from
open boats.
The British officers refused to dis
close details of the sinking as related
to them by the French crew. The only
sailor lost was drowned while the crew
was taking TO the boats. The British
ship landed the survivors at Faysl,
Azores.
The Mississippi, owned by the Cen
cral Transatlantic Steamship Company,
Of Havre, was last reported in marine
records as having arrived at New Or
leans on March 81 from Havre. She
was in regular trade between those
ports.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
Root Meets Russian
Munitions Minister;
ENJOYS Plan Trips
Arrange for Visits to Cities
and Military Bases; May
Stay a Month

Petrogrsd, June 16 via London
June 17).-Members Of the American
Commission devoted Saturday to in
formal conferences with prominent
Russians.
Elihu Root, head of the mission, met
Alexander J. Guchkof, chief o. the
Munitions Bureau. Ambassador Francis
is arranging other small dinners and
iuncheons to enable the members OF
the American mission 70 meet the kus-
sian Cabinet ministers.
The Americans are arranging for
visits 10 Moscow, Kiev and odessa
and possibly to Rumania. Rear Ad-
miral Glennon and other naval officers
will visit the Russian naval centres IN
Sonendent Of the commissions move
ments. Major General Scott and the
officers Of his staff will make indepen-
dent visits 10 military places.
Indications are that the commission
will remain in Russia three or four
weeks
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
Stimulate Business
By Every Sensible
Means, Wilson Urges
Advises Merchants Not to
Omit Commercial Conven-
tions Because Of War

Washington, June livery means
Of stimulating business should be used
now, says President Wilson in letter
20 Z. P. V. Ritter. Of the Merchants
and Manufacturers Exchange Of New
York City, made public to-day, Mr..
Ritter wrote TO the President concern
ing the advisability Of holding CONNER
ciai conventions during the war.
"I not only sec no reason why com
mercial conventions should be omitted
during tho war" the President replied,
"but should regret TO see any instru-
mentality neglected which has proved
servicesble In stimulating business and
facilitating its processes. This is not
only not time 20 allow any slowing
up Of business. but is a time when
every sensible process of stimulation
should be used"
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
Hints Action Would Force
Holland to Expand
Trade with Teutons
Blow to Belgian Relief
Supplies for American Work
Would Be Cut OFF,
He Declares

Amsterdam. June 1.-THE Dutch
governments views concerning possible
restrictions Of American exports to
Holland are set forth in a statement
made to The Associated Press by the
Dutch Minister of Agriculture, Industry
and Commerce, F. Z. Posthuma. As
prepared by the minister himself, it
says:
There has been no increase Of i'm
ports into Holland of any cereals or
similar produce during the war. The
great diffcultie which Dutch shipping
has had to suffer during the last months
have put Holland into the greatest
embarrassment so far as feeding its
cattle is concerned. Should these en-
barrassments further increase through
any untoward action from America
there will be only one single solution,
namely, the export OF cattle on an eX-
tensive scale.
"All agricultural experts agree in
their opinion on this point, and the
Minister has already been addressed
Mr.. Posthuma has so far refused 10
give way TO this appeal, and il lies
within the power Of America, by not
creating fresh difficulties, TO assist him
In maintaining his standpoint, all the
more so as the actual poorness of the
grass crop and hay harvest will in it.
self virtually make il impossible to
avoid such export.
Io11nwI Io bt,r 80
cattle and agricultural products, such
as meat, milk, butter. cheese, eggs,
vegetables and fruit This surplus has
TO be exported to the United Kingdom
France, and the American Relief Com
mittee in Belgium
The export 10 these countries, in
cluding deliveries to the American Re-
lief Committee in Belgium, will have to
be stopped Immediately in the event Of
America interfering with the importa-
tion of fodder. Such Interference would
obllterate TO a great extent, If not en-
tirely. the necessity of export.
Holland Is dependent on the i'm
rorlatlon Of coal. iron, salt and grain.
If the supplies Of grain from America
ard coal from England arc diminished
Holland will be compelled TO acquire
commodities IN some way or other
from other sources. This can be
brought about either by making use Of
its cattle supply, which has increased
about 3 per cent since the beginning
Of the war, or By turning to account the
various other commodities mentioned.
"As soon as Holland through any
action on the part Of America. has TO
give up its hopes Of receiving its neees-
saries from the West, 10 will be obliged
for its own maintenance TO turn for
assistance eastward for its needs in
coal and other products.
"Hindrances on the part of America
70 the importation Of artificial fertil-
izers and fodder would have a direct
and adverse influence upon the econom-
ical condition of Holland itself"
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
Grain Movement Now On
In Earnest, Says Railroad Head

Fairfax Harrison, president Of the
southern Railway and chairman Of the
Raj way National Defence Council. yes
terday reported marked improvement
IN the grain transportation situation
throughout the country This report
was based on adviccs received from
twenty-three principal grain carrying
roads
Mr. Harrison said there is compare
lively little car shortage affecting the
movement OF grain, and that there Is no
disposition on the part of farmers or
country elevators TO hold back on grain
shipments. Most Of the cars ordered
for grain are filed 20 capacity, added
Mr.. Harrison.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
Danish Premier Backs
Socialist Minister
Refuses to Allow Stauning
TO Retire Because of
Peace Move

Copenhagen, June 17.-Premier Zahle
has declined to comply with the request
OF the Conservatives that the Socialist
Minister, T. Stauning. retire from the
Cabinet. His participation in the Stock
holm conferences is held TO be incon-
sstent with the determination of the
scandinavian governments TO abstain
for the present from peace mediation.
The Conservatives asked that he be re-
placed by another Socialist not &C
lively associated with the Stockholm
movement.
It is expected that ". Rottboer, the
Conservative representative IN the Cab
met, will withdraw, but 10 is not be
lieved that the rupture will lead to
new elections.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
Seven Americans in Casualty List

ottawa, June 1.-THE casualty list
of the Canadian overseas forces issued
tonight includes the following names Of
Americans: Killed in action, R. D. Alsell,
Pittsburgh; died Of wounds, T. A. Col
lett. Gloucester. Mass; wounded T.
Fyfe, Marine City. Mich; A. Leggett,
Cadyville, y. y; y. Bait, Buffalo. and
G. Thompson. Rhoda. Mimi; ill, II. g..
Lake, Grand Rapids Mich.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
Zeppelin Is Fired On by
SwedeS at Cimbrishamn
And Driven Away

Copenhagen, June IA Zeppelin
was observed about o'clock Saturday
afternoon outside the harbor Of Cim-
brishamn. Sweden.
A violent cannonade was directed
against the dirigible, which withdrew
in a damaged condition.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
Austrian High Court
Asked to Spare Life
Of Stuergkh's Slayer
Plea Likely To Be Granted;
Russian Socialists Also
Plead for Adler

London, June IA dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Copenhagen
quotes The Social Demokraten" as de-
claring that the Austrian Court Of JUS
tice has requested the Supreme Court
to commute the death sentence Of Dr'
Friedrich Adler, the assassin Of Count
Karl stuergkh, the Austrian Premier
to a term Of Imprisonment, and that
there is no doubt the plea will be
granted.
The dispatch adds that the Russian
Socialists have appealed TO the Social
lists Of the Central Powers to prevent
the execution Of DR.. Adler.
A dispatch from Amsterdam on May
25 said counsel for Dr.. Adler had ap-
pealed to the highest officer Of the
court to set aside the sentence Of death
pronounced against him for the killing
of Count Stuergkh. The appeal was
based on the ground that the special
court which tried DR.. Adler appeared 70
be incompetent, and that the case
should be tried before jury. -.
A Berlin dispatch the same day said
The executive committee Of the Coun-
ell Of Workmen's and Soldiers Dele
gates in Russia had decided 20 tele-
graph 10 the International Socialist Bu-
reau and Socialist organizations of all
countries, especially Austria, urging
that the utmost efforts be made TO pre-
vent the execution Of Dr. Adler, who
was described by the committee as the
champion Of the liberty Of all peoples
desiring universal peace.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
members of the party which Grimm
pilo.ed through Stockholm.
Baltic Commander Chief
OF Russian Naval Staff

London. June 17.-Reuter's Petro-
grad correspondent telegraphs that
Russian newspapers report that Ad-
niral MadimoF, commander Of the
Baltic Fleet. has been appointed ehiei
Of the Naval General staff, and that
General Lumhomsky has been sp-
pointed chief Of the General STAFF to
the commander m chief.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18
Campaign On In Uruguay

Montevideo, June 1.-THE Foreign
Minister, DR.. Brum, announced his can
ddaoy for the Presidency of Uruguay
last night. The diplomatic corps gave
a dinner 20 Dr. Brum.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-18

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New-York tribune., 1917-06-18

Reveals Secret Treaty
NJ. Glinski was dumfounded What
treaty was Witte talking sbout2 He
expressed his amszement and igno-
rance. Agitated, Witte arose from his
chair. locked the door Of his Office and
turned toward his literary trustee with
these words;
do YOU believe in God? Swear that
you will not utter a word about il in
your magazine while I am alive When
| an dead, at an opportune moment
you will publicly inform Russia OF the
lirht-headedness-or, YOU may call u
trcsson--of Nicholas H. Here is a pho
tocraphic reproduction OF group
taken In memory OF the Kaiser's visit
20 Nicholas in the Finnish Gulf when
The German Emperor, after plentiful
breakfast, with wine, obtained from
the obedient 10 him and his will Rus
sian Car a signature under criminal
act. See this autograph portrait OF the
Kaiser? II was personally given to ne
by Wilhelm when | stopped AZ Pots
dam on my way from Portsmouth 20
Russia.
"While returning from America 7
succeeded in preparing in France .
largo loan for the liquidation o. the
unfortunate Russo-Japaneso War. In
this loan German bankers were 10 par
tic'pate 10 considerable extent. But
a. that moment there broke out a
Franco German crisis on account Of
Morocco, and II looked like war The
French government was tremendously
alarmed / was asked TO influence Will
hahn for peace, being told that IN case
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-20

ready had passed the house at va
rious dates on second reading.
The government left the question to
the untettered judgment of the House
not attempting to influence opinion on
1t In the least degree. The front
benches on both sides lacked most OF
their leading figures and the air of
foregone conclusion hung over the
whole of the discussion.
The opponents of the measure among
other arguments made the best they
could of the reports received here OF
the attitude of Miss Jeanette Rankin
the woman representative in the Am
erican Congress. on the question of the
entry of the United States into the
war Sir Frederick G. Banbury. Union
list, for instance, described Miss RAN
kin as having been flunked, hysterica]
and unable to vote, but this and other
pleas against the ability of woman to
exercise the franchise fell on deaf
ears and when the division was called
the members trooped into the House
with the aim of putting the matter at
once to a test which they had made
| up their minds no longer was an AGA
demic one by voting upon it as live
issue.
The decisive division is expected on
Wednesday in the adoption of a pro-
posal for the enfranchisement of wo-
ment of 80 years and upwards as part
of the electoral reform bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-20
Above IS Millions
Are Already Raised
Incomplete Reports Show Halfway M ark IN
Red Cross Campaign Is Within Reach - West
Withholds Reports of Totals

washington, June 19.-1ncomplete
reports to American Red Cross head
quarters here tonight showed more
than $50, 900 subscribed during the
first two days of the weeks campaign
to raise s10O,00O,0O0 for war relief. Hun
dreds Of committees had not been
heard from but from others returns
poured in so rapidly that tabulators
could not keep pace with them.
Several great individual donations
helped to swell the total today but the
Red Cross war council expects later
reports to include a great multitude
of smaller donations by people of mod
crate means whose subscriptions went
far toward the 18th hour over-sub-
scription of the Liberty Loan last
week
Tonight's total did not include the
contributions of many small city or
town committees. particularly in the
west where ii is said local committees
plan to withhold their totals until late
in the week in the hope of avoiding
too optimistic spirit. New York city's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-20
DuELS
OF GREAT VIOLENCE
Big Guns Active in Fore
cast Of New Assaults
Some Trench Raid
ing

Indications point to an early
resumption of operations on a
grand scale in Belgium and
France, if, indeed, they have not
already begun in Flanders and
Champagne. A significant state
ment in the latest Berlin official
communication says that in
Flanders and Champagne: The
fighting activity has been reviv-
ed at several points"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-20
Probe Detective Methods

Investigation of the police depart
ment by the board of aldermen for
failure Of the detective bureau to find
the body which had been buried for
months in the cellar of Alfredo Coo
ed.
Search was begun for accomplices
in the crime after it was disclosed the
tool chest that hid the girls grave
was too heavy for one man to move.
Miss La Rue is a prisoner, charg-
ed with attempted suicide in a hos
pital where a clash between the po-
lice and Mrs. Grace Humiston, attor.
ney for the Cruger family, is report
ed to have occurred when she visited
the injured woman. Mrs. Humiston
complained to Police Commissioner
Woods that she had been ordered from
the room in the hospital by detec-
tive captain, but the captain denied
that this was true when taken before
Deputy Commissioner Scull.
Questions Miss La Rue
Assistant District Attorney Rorke visit
ed Miss La Rue in the hospital tonight
He said she is still unable to tell a CO.
herent story, but that her statement to
him early today when he rode in the am
bulance with her to the hospital, that she
had been attacked in her apartment and
had jumped from the window through
fear of her life, may be true as there is
a black and blue mark on her throat as
IL she might have been choked.
Failure Of the police to find trap door
that had been cut to lower the body into
the cellar strengthened the belief that an
official investigation Of the detective bu-
reau's methods will be ordered.
Police Friends of Coeehi
/ Several policemen who are said to have