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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
PUT off HEARING
ship DISASTER

Because Of the rush Of business CON
nected with the ex-German steamers,
the local U. s. inspectors Of hulls and
boilers have put over. their inquiry
into the Hamakua burning until next
week.
Testimony Of nearly all officers and
crew Of the, burned Inter-Island
freighter was taken at Fridays hear
ing, but there are several matters yet
to be looked into, according to Capt.
Thomas J. Heeney, inspectors of
boilers, today.
It Is thought likely that the light
house tender Columbine may be de-
tailed by the Pearl Harbor naval au-
thorities to either blow up the floating
hulk or beach It, as It is a menace
to navigation floating around in the
channel between Maui and Kahoolawe.
where the explosion and fire which
destroyed the steamer occurred.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
Senate. PaSseSB Bill
For Controlling Food
(Associsted Press by o. S. Naval Communi
cation Service)

(ASSoCl8Soo tfeSS py y. y. naval Commun1
cation Service)
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 1.-The
senate today passed the food control
bill, including an amendment empow-
ering the president to prohibit specu-
lation in futures" in the cereals mar
ket
The bill provides for the appoint
ment of a food controller whose pow
ers are to be Of the fullest nature,
similar in most respects to those of
the food controllers of the European
nations engaged in the war. 1t is
known that Herbert Hoover, formerly
head of the Belgian Relief Commits
sion, will be named by President Viii
son as food controller He is already
acting unofficially in this capacity.
The bin gives the government au-
thority to take all necessary measures
for the increase and conservation of
food supplies and the regulation Of
prices of staple commodities. An
amendment adopted by the senate
Thursday makes it a felony to hoard
food stuff or fuel or destroy cold stor-
age stocks for the purpose of keeping
prices up.
The bin also empowers the. presi-
dent to prohibit the use sof grain In
the manufacture Of intoxicants
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
DEMOCRATS FAVOR
FRONTAGE TAX Law
Makanai and Benevedes Add
Their Statements to Those
of Petrie and cCIelIan

Up to noon today two more Demo
sratic candidates for supervisor had
answered the StarSBulletin's inquiry
made yesterday morning for their
stand upon the frontage tax issue.
Both Frank. c. Benevedes and Jesse
2. Makainai, the two who answered
;oday. declare that they support the
frontage tax law and that their party
Jupports Il. +
Yesterday, N response to the query,
". II. Mcclellan and Lester Petrie un-
sQuiyocally supported the law and its
sAlture enforcement In Honolulu. Their
etters were published yesterday. aft:
1noon. 49, -! =
The responses Of Messrs. Makainai
md Beneyedes are as follows:
Honolulu, T. H., June /, 1917.
EDITOR Honolulu Star-B Bulletin:
: In reply to your letter of even date,
INVITING me to make . statement for
publication upon the subject OF the
frontage tax, beg to state as follows:
The Democratic county platform for
he year 1914, provided as follows:
THE FRONTAGE TAX LAW
I'VE commend the mayor and the
Board Of Supervisors for the wise
Judgment they have displayed in ap-
preaching with caution and delibera-
ion the responsibility of enforcing the
provisions Of the so-called frontags
az law passed by the last territorial
legislature.
I'VE heartily approve the policy
Idopted by the board of supervisors
" which the initiative for road i'm
lroyements under the provisions Of
let lS1 of the Session Laws of 1913,
currently known as the Frontage Tax
aw. must originate with the property
owners seeking road improvements
Under this law. We believe this policy
o be the wisest course to pursue until
sach time as the popularity Of the as.
,essment plan for road Improvements
s established. in the community, and
be principles Involved are thoroughly
understood by the people.
We believe that this law should be
fContInued on page three)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
HOLD RESERVE CORPS
TESTS AT ARMY POST

More than 80 applicants for admis-
sion to the Officers Reserve Corps Of
the army are being examined by the
board appointed for that purpose at
Fort Shafter. This number Is only q
small part Of those that have already
been or are to be examined for posi-
lions.
Mai Charles S. Lincoln said today
that the majority Of applicants are
seeking admission to the infantry
branch OF the army. 1t is this branch
and that Of field artillery where most
men are probably needed at present.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
GERMANS SAY PORTUGUESE
PRISONERS TAKEN IN LATE
FIGHTING ON THE WEST

(Associatsd Press By .. 9. Naval oommnnt
cation SsRvice) ~. -
BERLIN, Germany, June 2-Ths
Germans have captured positions for
thousands Of yards from, the French en-
the scissors front. d =.
During May the Germans on the
west took 1880 men, 25s offIeerr,
cannon and 211 n1aehlne-gums. I
During recent fighting on the west
Portuguese soldiers have been cap
tured by the Germans. s
. The artillery fighting on the Bel
aian front has Increased IN Vloleneo. >
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
NADDED
HERE IS INDICTED
By l'H!|I!!t!eg JURY !'.

tAssociatsd Prsss b. 3. 8. Naval CommnnS
= st-3I r. tca95on Seryice1e :. - = =
= 4$*f$<f4 + =
y CHICAGO, Ill, June 2.-AIbert \
= Wehde, ex-consui Won ReisewIcz, 4
= three other Germans and nine 4
+ Hlndus were indicted by the fed 4
+ erai grand Jury today for con !
= splracy to fouent rebellion In 4
+ India. 4
y
+ Albert Wehde was arrested =
\ recently in Honolulu, held here =
4 quietly for several days, and 4
= taken to Chicago by q. 8. Marshal 4
= Smiddy, all before news Of the \
= occurrence was given out. The 4
= Star-Bulletin published the story, =
= which caused d sensation and 4
= was received with wide interest. :
= all over the country. ? =
= Wehde was charged with VIC !
= 7lation of b. 8. neutrality, his =
= alleged plotting having been =
= carried on while this country was =
+ still q neutral. The details OF \
= the alleged plot to send NUM- =
: tons to India and foment upris- \
+ ings there were published in +
= the Star-Bullet.n following the =
= news Of the arrest here. y
= = = 4 = = y y y ~
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
ANOTHER 100 MILLION
LOAN MADE FRANCE BY u, S

ASSOCIATED Press By q. s, Naval communi.
cation SerYics)
WASHINGTON, D. c., June Am
other hundred-milIion, dollar loan was
made to France by the United States
today. 81 = 70, IS. . =.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
ST. LOUIS TEAM ..
Meets BRAVES
.IkGl.AIE' T0DAII'

The liheups: 80 as, .... :
q Braves-Anahu, 3b.: Rosario, CT;
Nelson p; o'sulliyan, r.; Comes, ss. !;
Perry, H.; Lee, O.; Mara, 2b.; ornel-
las, RI, .I2.xn ~.
st. Louis-FNn Luke, L.; -Haneberg,
2b.; L,ai Sin, 1b.; Chun Chew, CT;
Kurisaki, c.; Bun Hee, S.; Lam Wing,
r.; King Tan, 3d.; Hayselden, p.
-, T." = fh~.~ '
This Afternoon at Moiliili Field, two
old rivals win meet IN q game which
will decide first place In the Pacific
League. The Braves and St Louis
will. start their game at $3.50. As yet
neither team has lost q game, and the
contest Is expected ito be q thriller.
The Asahis and Healanis are playing
In the first game, which began at
1:45.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
CLAYTON WILL TAKE IL.
PLACE OF D0NEELLY

Robert F. Clayton. clerk at depart.
ment headquarters, viii take up the
duties Of chief clerk there during the
time that Frederick w Donnelfy is
absent on . vacation.
Mr.. Donnelly who has been ii the
department for several years, has
been given leave Of absence and viii
visit through the eastern states dur.
ing the time hs Is away.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
CHICAGO FOOD
men INDICTED

(Associated Press by q. s. Naval oommuni.
cation Service)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June mime
firms and sixteen individuals, mem.
bers Of the Chicago Butter and Egg
Board. were today indicted by a grand
jury for violation of the antitrust law.
It Is alleged that these firms and in
diViduals dominated the country's mar
kets by fictitious dealings.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02

INDEPENDENCE

(AssOcistsd Press By o. 8. Naval communi.
cation ssTvies)
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, June 2.
The Polish National Council de-
handed the extension of its activities
to all Of Poland and part Of Lithuania
and the recognition Of Polish indie
pendence. ..-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
Serbs Revolt.
BuIgars Cruel

associated Press BY q. s. Naval oommunL
49,. cation Servtcel -.
ID, UDINE, Italy, June 2.-Widespread
instructions are taking place in Ser
,bia, according to news received here,
the Serbians rising against the Bull
garians occupying their country. The
Bulgarians are hanging thousands OF
Serbian patriots and committing afro.
cities on the women and children.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02

'Bid. +Exdividsnd. +unquetsd.
SUGAR.
SAN FRANCISCO, June sugar:
90 deg. test 5.s3 cents. Previous quo.
tatIon, $50 cents. ~ +
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
ITALIANS DRIVING ON
. TOWARD TRIESTE; TAKE
MANY AUSTRIAN TRENCHES

(Associatsd Press By q. 8. Naval communI
cation Serytee1 81. TX
Rome, italy, June 2-The Italians
made marked progress on the Trieste
front today, gaining positions for an
extent Of two and one-hah miles and
400 yards dep from castaenayIzz. :
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02

An operatta and coalition WIN be
given this evening ID the auditorium
Of the Honolulu Military Academy.
beginning e o'clock. the event be-
ing : part Of The academy's closing
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
Brazil WILL use
GERMAN STEAMERS

associated Press By D. 3. Naval communI.
cation Ssrvies)
RIO JANEIRo, Brazil, June 2.-The
Brazilian president today signed a
decree utilizing tho German interned
ships in Brasilian ports for govern.
ment purposes: l.l&-r.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
JAPANESE SQUADRON TO
ARRIVE At HONOLULU

? Wireless advices have been re- .
? ceived by the Japanese consulate 4
? announcing a definite time for <
the arrival from Japan of the (
? japanese naval training squad "
? ron. Preparations are being made :
? for reception Of the officers and (
? men Of the vessels.
ln-.s~s-. -... : 2-~s -, y -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
French Submarine
Attacks and Sinks
Big Enemy Diver

SAssociasod Prem 81 y. 8. Naval commnni
-. - catiol ssfvicsl VS.
ROME, Italy, June 1.-The French
submarine Corce has torpedoed and
sunk q big enemy submarine OF Cat
taro, Montenegro, on the Adriatic
Sea.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
CHINA SECESSION IS SERIOUS, WITH
MANY PROVINCES OPPOSING PICKING

Associatsd Press By p Naval ssyics,
.FEa$H.
kang Fseien and Honan have
the premier, that De afraid 10 his country
shensi shansi and
Shantng Chinese dissa
Tuan Chi JUL t-E. H. 1. a v7sfGz. y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
allied FLYERS
HARASS TEl)TONS

(Associated Press By o. 8. Naval communi.
cation ssrvies)
LONDON, Eng, June 2.-The air
attacks Of the Allies on the German
positions at ostend and Zeebrugge
were repeated agin last night and to-
day, tons Of explosives being dorpped.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
FORMER IDOL
OF ARMY SAID
1OBEPLOTTEU
Anti-RepubIic Disorders in TIC.
lis, Trans Caucasus; italians
Make Marked Progress To-
ward Trieste; ans
Claim Advance Against the
French Line
associated Press By o. s. Naval commuu4
cation SerYfce1

LONDON, England, June 2.
Grand Duke Nicholas Nicol-
aieviteh, former commander
in-chief of the Russian army
and late commander in the
Caucasus, has been arrested in
consequence Of royalist riots at
Tiflis, Trans Caucasus.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02
Germany Troubled
H Factory Fires

fkDsoctated Press By Q. s. Naval Commnnt.
cstfoa Servicei
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 2.-
German semf-officiai Statements attri
butt the large number Of recent fires
n munifinn factories 10 the work Or
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02

Il you expect TO have good roads
for HonoI6iu and Oahu Get out and
Nok6 next Tuesday. June SIN Tha<Ia
cIiHe s.k lioneIpis Au.omptIIe cllb.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-02

Tifis is one of the headquar-
tiers Of the Grand Duke since
he was put in command Of the.
Russian campaign against the
Turks on the Caucasus front.
The despatch above indicates
that he is believed to be inn
plicated in a plot against the
new Russian republic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
NILES, MICH.

A ball game for the benefit of the
Red Cross society will be played be-
tween business men of Niles and
business men Of Buchanan as a fea-
ture of the celebration to be held
at the latter place this week. The
game will be played on Friday aft
ernoon. DR.. George Vetter will be
the captain of the Niles lineup and
ne has selected a team from among
Niles business men.
Joseph Walker has returned from
Petoskey where he went for the
benefit of his health. He did not
find the relief he expected and he is
in a serious condition.
The little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Rollo Chapman was injured
in a runaway accident Monday even
ing She was in her cab while other
children played il. the street about
her and when some one called TO
the other children that a runaway
team was coming, they ran and left
her i'm the street. She was thrown
out of her cab and although the
deep cash on her head required sew
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
STONY RIDGE, IND.

Miss Blanche Kiefer spent Sunday
with Irene Johnson.
The Clay Township Social Center
will hold its regular meeting Friday
night at the Ullery school. The
semi-annual election of officers will
be held.
Louis Mark. Lester, Erie and
Elery Mark motored TO St Joseph
Wednesday
The Moonbeam club was enter
tanned by Marcella Mueller Of Rose
land Saturday night The contests
were won by the Misses Johnson and
Mark A dainty luncheon was
served The next meeting will be
az the home Of Meta Haussman Mon
day night
Mr.. and Mrs. Grove Markham
spent the Fourth in Battle Creek,
where they attended the Markham
reunion.
Miss Verena Mark and Lillian
Landgraf were Thursday guests Of
Mildred Stuckey
Miss Bernece NIcMannis visited
Erma Helmer Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyndon Kiefer and
family spent the Fourth at Indian
lake
Mrs Stringer of Benton Harbor
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Fulkerson last week.
Miss Helen Haney spent a few
days at Marcellus
Mr. and Mrs. William Kuehl and
family motored to ST. Joseph We'd
nesday. July A.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Miner and
son visited sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Whitlock.
AIR. and Mrs. Charles Fulkerson
were Sunday guests of Dennis Smith
of Niles.
Many ladies from this vicinity at
tended the County Economies picnic
at Springbrook park Saturday. DR..
Jones of New York lectured on
Registration" after which most all
registered.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bale of
Green Acres spent the Fourth at
Barren lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Webster and
family were Wednesday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. VI. B. Shelpman.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hunt Of
NIishawaka. Mrs. Clyde Rumsey and
Dorothy of South Bend were Satur-
day and Sunday visitors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Anton Goetzinger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
THE GIRL GLORY"
4 CHARMING PHOTOPLAY.

Enid Bennett, with her happy
smiles and pretty curls is the plucky
heroine Of a small town play, The
Girl Glory IL is a bit serious in
spots when the brave girl undertakes
10 get evidence against the village
saloon keeper who is running her
grandfather. She succeeds and event
ually marries the minister. but the
telling Of the story brings out many
splendid bits Of acting and at times
is sincerely pathetic. Walt Whitman
plays the old Grand Army man who
cannot leave liquor alone. His char
actor work reminds one OF the famed
Joseph Jefferson. and his portrayal
is a gem OF dramatic acting 1t Is
wholesome little story OF life IN a
small town and well worth seeing.
-Suds Of Love" is the two-reel COM
edy and the only thing that isn't
smaked up in the making is the
camera.
Thursday. Bringing Home Fa
Their. with Franklyn Farnum.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
COALBUSH, IND.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Godshall en-
tertained at dinner Sunday. Covers
were laid for u.
The Misses Mildred and Ruth
Riggs. Thresa Kline and Ralph Kno-
block and Floyd Blair of Mishawaka
and Harold Riggs motored TO the
Lake OF the Woods Sunday.
Mrs Marcus Beehler is on the sick
list.
Miss Sadie WITT spent the latter
part of the week with friends in
South Bend.
The Tamarack Excelsior" class
motored TO Glenwood, where a pic
mic dinner was enjoyed Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Peter Meter and
son, Leo. South Bend; Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Konzen of Mishawaka and
Mr. and Mrs oliver Newleiser OF In
dianapolis and Miss Charlotte Meter
Of Kansas spent Sunday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Riggs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
TMEATERS
AT TIE AUDITORIUM.

Naleska Suratt is said 10 portray
the most gripping part of her career
in The Slave" today's feature at
Auditorium. It's story of the
struggles and temptation Of a work
ing girl when brought into contact
with the gaudy luxury OF her COM
panions. In addition 20 displaying
Miss Suratts acting skill. The
Slave" gives the famous Empress
of Fashion" an opportunity 10 wear
more OF her astounding creations.
The story of The Slave Is about a
working girl who sees a chance Of
escaping her humdrum life in the
marriage proposal of an aged man
Of wealth. 4 dream warns her of
the fate OF girls who become victims
of such alliances. but on awakening
and seeing another day of dreary
work before her she consents, will
ing TO chance the unknown future
rather than continue as in the past.
Miss Suratt's supporting cast is said
10 be the best she has ever had.
The Pathe weekly of the latest cur
rent news will also be shown today
as usual. Tomorrow Ethel Barry
more. one Of the best known actress
es on the stage will be seen in her
latest production, The Greatest
Power" and. of course, Mrs. Vernon
Castle will be seen as usual in the
ninth episode of her serial story,
"Patria'
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
DUTCH ISLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Conrad. Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Harrison, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Ward and family and
Mr. and Mrs. Lott were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs DeIbert
Hronewetter and family.
Misses Mildred Heminger. Ruth
and Ethel Wedel and Dorothy and
Mildred Davis spent Sunday after
noon with the Misses Inez and Crys
tai Smith.
Mrs. Henry BOnney is recovering
from a few days illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fryer and
daughter, Dorothy, spent Saturday
and Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. oliver
Kronewetter and family.
Raymond Schroeder spent sunday
with AIR. and Mrs. Edward Brock
mueller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wedel spent
Sunday with the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Johnson.
Mrs. Clara Croack and daughter,
Ida, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
William Bonney
Misses Marie Wedel and Mary
Mailer spent Saturday evening and
Sunday at AIishawaka.
Victor De Cider was the first TO
have new potatoes on the market.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Locker and
family. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bos-
worth and Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Alt
man spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Omer Bosworth.
August Penn is spending the week
with his daughter, Mrs Henry Bon
ney.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
WILLOW CREEK, IND.

Niss Ruth Christman OF Mishawa-
La was a guest Saturday and sun
day Of Miss Marie Weidell.
Donald Emerson Of Film. Mich.
visited Mr. and Mrs A. J. Egar.
Monday
Mrs Tidrick is at the Epworta
hospital for treatment
Lynn Mcknight os Toledo, o.. is
spending his vacation with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. X. c. Mcknight
The sunday school class of \. J.
ESar Will he entertained at the Egar
home saturday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnes of
Mishawaka were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. John 7. Mcknight last week
a son was born 10 Mr.. and Mrs
John Chandonia last week.
Miss Pauline Light of Toledo! O.,
is guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
c. Mcknight.
George Carver and wife are
spending the week at Eagle lake.
a. j. Egar and wife entertained
a large company Of friends sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. David Shanour ell
tertained 50 relatives at a family re
union Sunday. Dinner and supper
were served.
Church services as follows: sun
day school at 10 a. m, preaching
at 1850 p. m.
Carl Beall and family were guests
Saturday and Sunday at the home
OF Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ludwig.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-11
Prefer Mexico
Stay Neutral
In World War

WASHINGTON. July 11.-Reports
that Mexico is about 10 break with
Germany led % the authoritative
statement Tuesday that any such
move would not be based on advice
given by the American government.
II was stated that no suggestion
of an active endorsement OF the po-
sition Of the United States has gone
90 Mexico City from WashsnEton e.
cept the general note addressed 10
all neutral governments upon the
rupture OF relations with Germany
In March. IL was made clear. fur
thermore, that while the American
government would welcome a friend
lier attitude by Mexico. many high
offcials believe the best interests Of
most Of the nations concerned will
be served II the southern republic
maintains neutrality in the world
war.
Ambassador Fletcher. eho came
home 10 report in detail 10 Secs
Lansing on condition i'm Mexico, has
told the state department that de-
spite some Improvement in Mexican
affairs generally much remains to
cause concern TO the American gov
eminent. This circumstance is con-
sidered important because a break
with Germany would give Mexico an
opportunity TO get money and place
the United States under certain OBJ
legations.
Danger Seen After War.
Those officials who have not been
eager 20 see Mexico join in the wac
do not object TO seeing Gen. Car
rama supplied money. but they be-
lieve that without contributing much
real aid 10 the allies Mexico would
make it hard for the United States.
France. Great Britain and other ma
tons with grievances against her 10
assume a stern attitude after the
war.
That Mexico may not by that time
have Strengthened out her troubles
is admitted as a possibility and it
might be awkward 10 take the prop
er steps regarding "A recent ally.
MeXicO's present position has been
defined by her foreign office as one
of strict neutrality" But il is i'm
fact a benevolent neutrality, since
she is permitting American warships
to lie in her harbors without protest.
They have been there since the days
Of Huerta, the patrol being most
constant at Tampico. because Of the
big oil interests in and near that
port.
New Export Tax Effective.
Tuesday was the operative date OF
Carranza's new schedule of export
taxes on crude oil and its derivatives
on which the British fleet largely de-
ponds for fuel The United States
conducted "A voluminous correspond
ence with the Mexican government
after protests had been made TO the
state department by oil operators,
but MexicO's determination not TO
repeal the decree resulted in a sug-
gestion 20 the oil men by the depart
ment 70 pay the taxes under protest.