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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
Hollweg to Speak in Reichs-
tag Following Prus-
sian Demands
German Emperor
Going to Austria
Amnesty Proclamation of
Charles Is Credited to
Russian Victory

London, July Authorization from
Berlin and Vienna indicates that politi-
cal conditions in the Central Empires
are nearing developments of great i'm
port.
Following an appeal to the German
government signed by men Of national
prominence demanding immediate in
PRODUCTION of bill establishing uni
versal and equal secret and direct
suffrage in Prussia, it has been an
nounced that Chancellor Won Beth
mann-Hollweg will deliver an import
ant speech in the Reichstag tomorrow.
This is made known in a dispatch from
Berlin to the Exchange Telegraph
Company's correspondent at Copen-
hagen.
The "Nachrichten." of Munich, as
serts the German Emperor and En-
press will visit Vienna at the end Of
the week. A telegram from Vienna TO
Amsterdam says that when the Aus
trian Premier, DR.. Won Seydler, read in
the House of Deputies the proclama-
ton of Emperor Charles granting am
nesty TO civilians convicted of high
treason, leze majesty and offences
against public peace the German Radi-
Gals protested vigorously. The procla-
nation was applsuded loudly by the
other parties.
The amnesty proclamation of En-
peror Charles would never have been
promulgated except for the success of
the new Russian offensive, in the
opinion of Dr. Benes, secretary of the
Czech Committee, given in an inter-
view with the Central News. Dr..
Benes, who has just arrived IN London,
is quoted as saying:
"The position of affairs in Austria is
very serious. The Emperor thinks
that by granting amnesty he will clear
the political atmosphere, which is be-
coming rapidly antagonistic to the gov
eminent, but am assured that instead
of having a favorable effect on the
further course of the parliamentary
session, as is the hope of the govern
ment, the result will be the reverse.
The Emperor's step will not remove
tho blot. We know why the Emperor
acted as he did. He wishes 70 win all
parties to his side, ostensibly TO par
ticipate in the defence against the
Russians, but the Czechs understand
the underlying motives and will not be
trapped"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05

take action for the prompt enactment
of legislation in favor of election re-
form. Their call, which is an une-
quivocal Endorsement Of the agitation
carried on by the establishments
for many years, bears the date Of June
30, but it was made public only to-day.
1t reads:
"The mighty struggle in which the
German people are now engaged is not
yet ended. The undersigned until now
have been largely OF the opinion that
the promise contained in the imperial
Eastertide message for the elimination
Of acrimonious internal struggles
might be fulfilled in collaboration with
the Conservative forces Of our public
life. However, the opposition emanat-
ing from these sources is so powerful
as to call forth doubts whether this
Easter message, in its true spirit, can
at all become a reality after the con-
clusion of peace.
To-day such doubt is intolerable.
To keep that faith with the German
people, to which it is entitled. it is
needful to take this work in hand
without further delay. We, therefore,
do not hesitate publicly to emphasize
the need of the hour which demands
Of the government that it forthwith
lay before the Diet a draft of an cleo
tion reform which not only calls for
general, direct, secret ballot, but FOR
an equal voting franchise for all; and
further, that the government in add
ton give effective, visible expression
of the confidence to which the German
people are entitled"
The call is signed by Professor Hans
Delbrueck, historian of the University
of Berlin: Alexander Dominicus, chief
magistrate Of Schoeneberg; Professor
Emil Fischer, Dr. Adolf Won Harnack,
Dean of the German Theologians; Pro-
fessor Friedrich Meinecke. Count
Monts, retired ambassador; Professor
Walter Ernst, DR.. Paul Rohrbach, DR..
Friedrich Thimme and Professor Ernst
Troeltsch. The signers almost with
out exception have been looked upon
as stalwart Conservatives.
"Vorwaerts" says the call is an his
toric document, and the "Tageblatt"
halls it as a welcome sign OF public
sentiment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
Promise
Moves Belgian
Mission to Tears
Archbishop Declares Americans
Will Die to Restore Devas-
tated Nation

ST. Paul July Archbishop Ireland
moved members of the Belgian war
commission to tears and to a spOntane-
Gus demonstration of affection at the
Fourth of July celebration here to-day
with profound assurance of his belief
that the flag of the United States
would not be withdrawn from the bat
tlefields of Europe until the suffering
people of Belgium had been restored
to their homes.
"If need be, the 100000 people
OF the United States are ready, too, TO
lay down their lives for the cause Of
humanity and the restoration of the
rights of these devastated people,
said the prelate.
General Leclercq broke down in un-
dertaking response TO the Church Dig
nitary. and, unable to express himself
in words, embraced him warmly. The
general was followed by Baron Mon
cheur, chief of the mission; Major
Osterreith and Count d'Ursel, all Of
whom were in tears and all Of whom
in turn embraced and kissed the Arch
bishop. -
The several thousand spectators.
similarly affected by the speech,
turned their reads away and for a
time the meeting was halted while the
Belgians expressed their gratitude to
the churchman.
"You may not fully understand what
this means to u.s." said General Lee Ter
co, when he had recovered himself, "but
our people will know and we will carry
this message to them
"Our hearts go out to Belgium, to
King Albert. to Cardinal MERCER and
the noble work they have DONE" said
the Archbishop. THE decision rested
with the King when the Kaiser's forces
demanded passage through that coun-
try. and in spite of the awful odds the
Belgian army faced the invaders and
held them until help came.
although the Belgian flag bespeaks
one Of the,most heroic nations IN the
history Of the world, promise you
that the Star-Spangled Banner means
victory, that the Star-Spangled Banner
has never known defeat and will not
know il in this war"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
ADVERTISEMENT
Uncle Sam Invites You to
Visit His National Parks

The Government has done big things this
past year in adding TO the interest Of the
National Parks.
Many new trails have been laid out in
Glacier so that interesting places heretofore
inaccessible may now be visited. Automo-
biles are universal now in Yellowstone. TAX
ing the place OF the uncomfortable and
slow-golng horse stages. matter for re-
joicing by visitors. and the Cody Road.
eastern exit from the Yellowstone-h been
perfected so that It's marvellous scenery can
be viewed from comfortable automobiles.
over glorious Shoshone Canyon. Don't miss
the Cody Road.
Let me tell you in detail OF the oppor-
tunity 10 visit Glacier. Yellowstone. Cody
Road. Rocky Mountain Estes Park. Denver
and Colorado Springs with Pixies Peak and
Garden of the Gods near byl all on the lines
OF single great railroad systematic Bur-
lington Roulette big. prosperous. we'll
managed railroad of the West. One ticket
over one railroad A glorious trip! W. J.
Berger, Gen'l Agent, Passr. Dept. c., b. &
O. K. r.. 1854 Broadway. New York. Phone
Mad. So. 5706.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
Waive Law to Get
Trade Ship Officers
Citizens Of Allied Nations or
Friendly Neutrals Eligible
to Command
LFrrm - Trbune Bureau ]

Washington, July As an aid to
the campaign for obtaining officers for
the great fleet Of American merchant
ships which it is hoped will be con-
structed, the Department of Commerce
to-day issued an order which will waive
the law providing mat watch officers
of American ships must be American
citizans Under the new regulations
such officers may be citizens of any
country ~ war with Germany or any
neutral. with a proviso that In the ease
of citizens Of neutral countries the Of
ficers must satisfy the department Of
their sympathy with America IN the
war before being licensed.
Authority 10 take this action was
Granted 10 the President in the act Of
August Is. 1914, which also provided
for tire admission 20 American registry
Of foreign-built merchant ships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
DEATHS

AIFyRE-Nicholas, husband OF Anna
Balevre (nee Long, at ms residence
MYRTLE av.. Iryington. y. D. IN hs ~.
ysar Funeral ssryices on WEDNESDAY
lining az 500. lnterment IN cypress
mix Cemetery. Brooklyn, on Ihursday az
re convenience Of his family. kindly omit
flowers. 49,
pAtI-At Rutherford. y. j.. July 3. 1917;
hI,,vn Ball. sr. in his saith year. Funeral
services al the residence Of his son, l.. Nc
CIallan Ball. 1903 Elliott Place. Thursday
evening at s o'clock. Interment private :
prcKART-On July /. George W, son OF
CASTOR and Mary Bickart, aged Il years
Funeral from the residence of his parents.
Nst 81. and l4th av., Whitestone, : ;5O
.. M, July {. Interment Flushing Gene
terry. Flushing
ppooKS-James II. beloved husband OF
katherine and father Of IL. 5. &. BROOKS,
Pelatives and friends are invited TO attend
funeral services on Thursday, July ..
n m. at his late residence. u Baldwin av..
Jersey City. Interrlent Friday. private. =
CAsELLI-July 3. 1917. at his summer resi-
dence. Westerly. r. l., Virginia Csselli;
aged So years s months. beloved husband
of Elizabeth Casell and father OF Albert.
Frnesto and Harold. Funeral private. .
CURTIS Babylon. Long Island. July 2. 1917.
in his 10th year. Albert Arthur Curtis, vet
Gran Of 7th Regiment Funeral private, .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
MARRIAGES

pp,NKFT.-- FOLKART July ], Leona'
SFughter Of Mr. and sir, Joseph. ols'I5'
~ k.to-is. Long Island. 70 William r
T,ankel. of Perth Amboy. y. ).
GREGORY Abe SATURDAY June 80, . lsi I
n The congregational Church a. B ili
Manor. n Z. b. the Rev Car H. AZ, TainoI e;
Ary. daughter Of Mrs. hes'er A Cbs-les
" .' GreFory. Of Brooklyn. n Y.
IFON- sHoLK-Mr and Mrs: Herman y
TE I'm, If 11I valley Road. West Orange,
announce the marriage o. their
d.,-5ior Henrietta. 70 Mr.. Max Leon on
Tuesday. july 3. 1914
RAFFERTY, GELsHENEN. Tuesday; Jg.y
2. at the church Of 81. Ign1tlus l iogT,'.
~ sH NJ. Eatharinc G. Lower and the late
William II. Gelshenen. Of New YORK to
Tisiterant Ewing L. Rafferty,, 18TH Fehh-
syyania Infantry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
Germans Evacuate
Posts in East Africa

London, July finder the pressure
Of British forces advancing from kllwa
the Germans in German East Africa
have evacuated strongly held positions
south Of the Ngaura River, says an Off
cial statement issued tonight. The
positions extended from Kimamba Hill,
on the shore Of Beaver HafeE. to Ma
kangaga. The Germans retired dis
lance OF from seven to nine miles
The official report indicates general
retirement of the enemy forces in other
fields Of operations IN German East
Africa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
Russian Anarchists Try
To Irhame Soldiers

Petrograd. July 4.-Despite the incl
dent of last Monday, when Cossack
troops raided anarchist headquarters
and arrested large number of the
occupants. who are now under guard in
the Winter Palace. small bands OF an
archists still continue attempts 70 in
fame the soldiers against the tempo
rary government, and to persuade the
regiments in Petrograd TO march
against Marinsky Palace and forcibly
remove the representatives Of the gov
eminent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
French Deputies Again
Hold Secret Session

Paris, Tuesday, July 3.-The Cham
Der of Deputies continued to sit be-
hind closed doors to-day and probably
will do so tomorrow.
The secret session will be followed
by a public debate before the vote on
the interpretations regarding the work
ings of the ambulance service and the
use made OF French electives in the
recent offensive operations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
Hamburg Oil Concern
Shows Big Cut in Profits

Amsterdam, July 4.-According 70
the "Wcsor Zeitung," the annual re-
port Of the GermaH-Amcrican Petro-
leum Company. Of Hamburg, shows net
profits Of 202. 900 marks as compared
with 5000 marks the previous year.
causing a reduction I'm the dividend TO
ll2 per cent from the previous 20 per
cent.
The report says the company is ope-
rating under severe difficulties, and IS
only able 20 continue under the heav-
lest sacrifices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
New Russia Takes
s7OO,OOO,OOO from
Ex-Czar Nicholas
Commission Discusses Seiz-
ure of Other Properties
Worth S25S, OOO,O 900

[Corrcsponten-e o. Tie Associated Pressl
Petrograd, May 3O.-Property valued
at 7OOOOO,OOO, from which Nicholas
Romanof, formerly Emperor OF Russia,
enjoyed the revenue for life only, has
been taken from him by the Provision
al Government. A special commission
OF the government has been discussing
whether land. palaces and other prop
erty owned by Nicholas and estimated
TO be worth s4S,OOOOOO shall be Sc
questrated by the state.
This commission also considered
whether the property of the grand
dukes and duchesses, worth about
s21O,OOO,O0O, should be seized for the
benefit of the public. The value of all
the property owned by the former En-
peror or members OF the formerly
royal house of Russia is estimated oy
Professor Okunief at S95s, 100000
In addition, the professor asserts,
Nicholas still has on deposit IN the
Bank of England S35,G00,00O, placed
there years ago in provision for the
rainy day which now has come. The
late Grand Duke Alexis, uncle Of
Nicholas, left Sl0,000000 on deposit IN
the Bank of France.
Trust Funds of s3t,s00,coo
There are also two Romanoir family
trust funds. One was founded by
Alexander III when on his deathbed IN
Livadia, which now amounts to $780,
600, is invested in Russia and is within
reach of the revolutionary government.
Another, amounting 20 S24,000,000, was
derived by Alexander II when he lib
Grated 100000 serfs for Sc each In
1861.
Chief among the properties taken
from the former Emperor are the So
called Cabinet Lands" These consti-
tuted one of the largest private estates
in the world, and included vast forests,
gold, silver, platinum and copper mines,
100 factories for making paper, textiles,
glass or porcelain and 800 -four mills.
Nicholas derived S32,000,000 a year in
profits from the rental of these prop
critics to peasants or others.
The former Emperor Nicholas's an
nual income when he was deposed is
estimated by Professor Okunicf at
SG5,000,000 The Duma allowed him
SS,500,000 a year to pay the expenses
Of the imperial court, but, because Of
extravaganza, mismanagement and pill
fering. the annual cost amounted 10
100000 according to the statement
Of Zubatchef, Councillor Of the En-
pire.
Owned 200 Palaces or Villas
appropriation Of all the "appanage
lands" from which the grand dukes
and duchesses enjoyed a life income,
was demanded by the Council of Work
mems and Soldiers Deputies. These
lands are estimated to be worth Sl4O,-
600 900. The members of the former
royal house offered TO surrender them
to the government if the nation de-
manded II.
Besides the lands. the grand dukes
and duchesses owned, as private indi-
viduals, more than 200 palaces or
villas. estimated 10 be worth S70,-
100000. Some Of these include the
richest lands in the Crimea and the
Caucasus. These estates were taken
by the Romanoffs after the conquest of
the Crimea and the Caucasus, and in
most cases no compensation was paid
20 the former owners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
w s. Wilson's Burial To-day

Funeral services will be held at ls'o
Broadway at 4;3O this afternoon LOT
walter sibbald Wilson, who died at
+bo Habnemann Hospital on Tuesday at
"a age of seventy-two years vi.
wilson was associated for many years
,''ith the BANKERS Trust Company ana
ga, wa, n trustee of the Bronx Savings
Bank and a director of the Hurioure
Motor Truck Company. lie was porn porn
IN New York City and spent his entire
life here. He made his home at the
New York Athletic Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
Britain to Permit Racing

London, July yielding to the
strenuous protest of the Jockey Club,
the War Cabinet has decided that "a
limited amount of racing will be al
lowed in England from the middle Of
July to the close of the fiat racing
season."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05

guarantee Of peace and prosperity IN
the Balkans" VI. Venizelos says:
The Hellenic people, henceforth
free. considers as its first care the
faithful execution OF its alliance with
Serbia. It desires 20 prove TO the CIVIL
lied world that it does not wish 70 be
included among nations which violate
sacred engagements and consider
treaties as scraps of paper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
ENGAGEMENTS

BERGER Eta Berger 70
10 W Creenberg. WIZ boston anu
Worcester papers please copy?
TAFT CHASE and Mrs. Irving nan
Cbs.s of Waterbury. Conn. announce me
ongagement OF their daughter, h. lea ~
Foi;ogq Chase. 20 Charles p. Taft 3D. OF
New Haven, Conn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
U.Boat Shells Delgada,
In Azores, Killing Girl

Ponta Delgado, Azores, July A
German submarine bombarded this city
at dawn to-day.
A girl was killed and several other
persons were wounded. The forts re-
piled 10 the bombardment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
IMPORTANT

Engagement, Marriage. bnth'
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
Conservatives Join
In Demand for Equal
Franchise in Prussia

Berlin, July (Delayed).-The move
ment to secure an equal electoral fran
chise in Prussia found champions in
unexpected quarters, when leading
Conservatives joined in a public decla-
ration, calling on the government to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
Upholds Serbian Treaty
VenizeIos Says Greece VIII Be
Faithful to Alliance

Athens, July 4.-The press gives
great prominence to kilograms eN-
changed between the Serbian Premier
VI. Pachitch. and VI. Nenizelos, new
head of the Greek Cabinet Replying
to the passage in N. Pachitch's CON
gratulatory message, We all see IN
the right conception Of community
Of Grcco-Serb interests supreme
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05

and prevailed upon them to alter their I
decision. They refused, however, 20
arrest the anarchists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
NEW JERSEY
PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE.
sutNDAkEN TUNNEL.

The date Tor opening bids for the con-
49,, Tor the shandaken tunnel has been
changed from July II. 1917. to septem per
- iofT The detailed advertisement IN
,;;tnr bids will appear IN this paper from
Angus, 20. 1917. 10 September II, l9lI'
inclusive. .,,.sc p,o.ta.,,
CHARLES y. CHADWICK.
JOHN r. CALVIN.
Commissioners. Board OF Water supply
GEORGE FEATHERSToSE, sesEsiaFy,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
CEMETERIES

THE WOODLAND CEMETERY.
23d ST BY Harlem Train and BY Trolley.
Lots OF small sligo for sale.
once 20 East f3d st.. ~. y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05

~ PURSUANCE OF AZ ORDER OF
~, the County Of New York notice Is
SIa,shv Given 10 an persons having claims
against Matte +. Boyd, late OF the County
- Ne,y York. deceased. % present same
.,t.h vouchers thereof 20 the subscriber. at
Mace OF transactlng business. az the Office
- his attorney : Sidney smith. No. IA
Wall street. IN the CITY of New YORK on
~ before the eth day u January, next
n.fed New York the End day 81 July.
az ROBERT T. BOYD.
: SIDNEY SMITH Executor.
Attorney for Executor.
- Wall greet, SswYork GIN $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-05
sURROGATES' NOTICES

FITCH. ALICE Nm PURSUANCE TO
an order Of Hon. John 2. Cohalan. surro-
s..n ~ tho County OF New York notice IL
Se-ebv given 20 an persons having claims
against Alice " Fitch. late o. the County of
Now York. licensed 20 present the same.
virh vouchers thereof, TO the und'rflgned
.,,tscrib.rs. ~ their place ~ transact.ng
t,,gi,oss at the Office OF Melville u. Cane.
10 81 Liberty Street. IN me Borough ~
Mammalian. cry and State OF New YORK. on
Dafed New York. the second day q July.
i'-'' FRANK T. WHITMAN.
BERNARD ". l.. ERNST,
Executors.
MELVILLE u CANE.
Attorney for Executors.
Al Liberty street. Borough OF Manhattan.
New York city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-13
men ACT
TO CRUSH SEDITlON.

st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. ,12.-one mil
ion;traveling statesmen Of the nation
are banded together as volunteer Wig
ilantes to stamp. out sedition and dis
loyalty and the chief, j. Nelson Elevr-
back, secretary Of the Travelling Mems
National Patriotic league Is on his way
to Washington, at the instance of the
ST. Paul association to obtain federal
sanction for the movement.
Secretary Elverbach explained to
the northwest Development division
how by their daily contact with the
public the statesmen can give the gov
eminent valuable Information of
speech and acts tending to harm the
m6cessful prosecution of the war.
There are z 5000 united commercial
travellers in the league.
Secretary Elevebach has his tenn
porary headquarters at Grand Forks,
Md. .3H ~. .nE-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-13
LAKE TRAFFIC
NEARLY ENDED
Last Six Boats Have Left The
Duluth Docks-Fifty To
Winter There. ~

Duluth. Mimi. Dec. l3.-The last
six boats to leave the Duluth harbor
this season are loaded and have left
dock. but are awaiting favorable
weather before taking to the open
lake. Their Is n ore cargo from
Superior, three grain vessels and two
merchandise boats of the Great Lakes
Transit Corporation.
The extension OF insurance dates
came to a close at midnight last night,
the boats awaiting weather are
acting in accord with the insurance
policies allowing delay for weather SO
long as the boats n loaded and away
from dock prior to midnight.
Eight of the 12 coal laden boats re-
ported to be bound for Duluth have
been cancelled and there are only six
vessels due. four Of them coal boats
and two freighters of the Great Lakes
Transit Corporation line. It is ex-
today.
About fifty boats will winter here,
the largest number in three years.
The great need Of coal for the north
west has resulted in many boats max
ing IAN extra trip up the lakes, land
these will tie up here.
Escanaba, Mich. Dec. 13.-The last
boatload Of ore Of the Isl left the
Northwestern docks late yesterday
and navigation Is closed as far as ore
shipping is concerned. Five steamers
were loaded and started on their last
trip ffOnn here YESTERDAY.