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state Department An nounces Absolute Censor l ship International Topics.
|NEW BUREAU IS
 ONLY MOUTHPIECE
|Two Officials in Charge, With Chief Who Is Without Newspaper EXpeIi- ence, and Assistant Who Has
 Been Out of Country.

Washington, May 8.-Secretary Lan-
 sing today followed up the state de-
 nartment gag order, which forbds any
 other official there to give informa-
 tion to the public with statement
 that any other official who gave out
 information conveying criticism of
 the departments policy should he dis
 missed.
 MT. Lansing reiterated that the giv-
 ling of information to the public Through the newspapers would here
 after be restricted to himself and the Inewly created bureau of foreign intel Eligence.
 Secretary Lansing said he had fer hidden officials to talk with newspaper correspondents because he was dis l satisfied with having information come from many different sources and perhaps from contrary points of view. He intended, he said. to cen tralize all information, even as to de- tails, in the bureau of foreign intelli- gence. Apart from what was given out by the bureau or by himself, the secretary said, no information would be allowed to reach the public through the state department.
 Secretary Lansing was pressed for an instance of where information harmful to the best interests of the country had thus been published. He said that as yet no serious cases had occurred. but he was very much afraid that they would occur shortly.
 Secretary Lansing stated that the press would have to content itself with what the bureau of foreign intelligence gives out. That bureau, he said would handle everything in the international field, all subjects connected with the war, in short, everything.
 Officials are Inexperienced.
 The bureau is manned by two offi- cials The chief of the bureau is with out newspaper experience, and his as- sistant has been in foreign fields. Cuba, China and England for several years. The bureau has also the task of supplying American missions abroad with information.
 Under the new order, state de- partment official is prevented from giving the public even such informa- tion as that of personalities of dis tinguished foreigners who come to the United States on missions. The news gatherers are cut off from communl- cation with officials and from what actually is public business, and have access only to the officially censored announcements of the department.
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.SELF-OEFENSE IS PLEA
 Of ADJUSTER'S SLAYER

Harrison, May S.-Howard Evatt, under arrest here for the killing yes terday of Chester A. Chambers of Little Rock, fire insurance adjuster, today asserted that he had killed Chambers in self-defense.
 Evatt asserted that he discovered Chambers had pistol in his hand, and that he fired his own weapon to protect himself. His statement is cor roborated by two witnesses. Cham bers was shot three times, after he and Evatt had quarreled over the amount of loss done by barn fire.
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F0UR PLEAD GUILTY
 ID FRAUD CHARGES

Kansas City, May S.-Pleas of gull ty were entered in the federal court
 today against four defendants in the
 Florida Fruit Land cases, against whom indictments were returned fin 1913, charging the use of the malls to defraud. The defendants were R. J. Martin, J. H. Borders of Kansas City, general sales managers of Flor ida Fruit Lands company; Edward Von Asmus, president of the Ever glades Plantation company and Mia mi-Everglades Land company, and Arthur E. Perkins, salesman of these two companies. Each was fined $5,- 200, except Perkins, whose fine was
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-09
OFFICERS OUTWIT MO8s,
 NEGRO MURDERER SAFE

Nashville, Tenn, May S.-Officers arrived here tonight from Memphis with l.. c. Persons, negro. who is alleged to have confessed late Satur- day night to killing Antionette Rap- pei, 15-year old school girl near Memphis several days ago. Mobs which formed at Jackson and other towns on the route to lynch the ne- gro were evaded by the officers.
 According to the officers, crowds boarded the trains at several towns and demanded the negro be sur rendered. but each time the officers outwitted the mob by saying the man in custody was an escaped convict and not the man wanted for killing the girl.
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|y.M. (. A. SECRETARIES
 1 PLANNING ARMY LAB0RS

Chattanooga, Tenn, May S.-The Southern Y. M. c. A. secretaries in conference here today pledged them selves to raise their pro rata of $3,- 100000 to be spent by the war work council of the international associa- tion on army Y. c. A. buildings and equipment at every military training camp.
 The Tennessee state committee agreed to raise $100,000 by June 1. A resolution was adopted asking the government to establish moral zones" around each encampment, in which no liquor should be sold.
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GERM PAPER TELLS HOW tni VT ZEPPELIN
 ARRIVED IN HEAVEN

Munich, May S-Tho l'ayari- an humorous paper, Sjmplsis- sinus, features on jtS front page q picture of Count Xca- pClin in ficaNcr. The deceased c0GNt has flown Hp to Heaven in one of hi; own cruisers. which is seen resting on T clond bank in the Daekerouna and undergoing the inspection of q crowd Of admil'iug angels.
 Count Zeppelin. attended by committee of chcrubs, is be- ing welcomed by St. Peter. who makes him 3 laudatory address, informing him that ne has been given one of the finest IOca- tions A feature of the new residence, rcmarkS St. Peter, is "that you can sec Germany from the front window"
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RUSH A. 0. U. w. BUILDING.

Little Rock, May S.-The work on the ten-story office building of the A. o. U. w. is progressing rapidly although there has been some delay during the last week on account ot the carpenters leaving to work on the military camp at Fort Logan H Roots. However, the construction work is progressing most satisfac- torily and the early summer will see the building enclosed.
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SENATOR SIMS CASE
 NOW IN JURY'S HANDS

Little Rock, May S.-The argument in the case of former State Senator Sam c. Sims of Hazen, charged with accepting brihe. was concluded to- night, and the case went to the Jury about g o'clock.
 No verdict was rendered by the jury, which apparently made little ef- fort to discuss the case duGk1g the night, but retired, to begin its de- Alterations in the morning.
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STEAMSHIP IS ATTIRE.

Boston. May 8.-The steamship Se- bastian is afire off Nantucket light ship, and another steamer, of trans Atlantic line. is alongside. Details are withheld at the navy yard.
 It is believed the steamer is the British motor steamer Sebastian. 1.846 tons, last reported at New York April 26.
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OLDEST WOMAN
 DIES SUDDENLY

Huntington, May S.-Mrs. Bede Black died suddenly today. at her home here, at the age of 101 years She was said to be the oldest woman in Arkansas. She was a native ot Kentucky.
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DELAY IRISH QUESTION.

London. May S.-The government statement on the Irish question has been postponed until Thursday of next week.. Earl Curzon informed the house of lords today.
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TEXAS BANKER DIES.

Los Angeles. May S.-Otho s. Hous- ton. millionaire banker, and principal owner of about 20 banks in Texas. died of apoplexy here today.
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vAwTER CASE NEAR. END.

i Christianshurg, Va, May S.-The
 Vawter cese is expected to go to the jury today. after Prosecuting Attorney
 Lee completes his closing argument.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-09

The number of American engaged in making munitions for the allies is estimated at 5,O00,0O0.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-05-09
GREEK STEAMER SENT TO BOTTOM
 BY SUBMARINE
Two Norwegian Vessels Also Reported to Have
 Been Sunk by Germans.

New York, May s.-The Greek steamer Parthenon, which left New York April 14 for Havre, has been sunk by a German submarine with a loss of $4,000,000 in vessel and cargo, according to dispatch received here today by the owners.
 The Parthenon, ship of 2,934 tons gross, was under chart. 1T of the Royal Belgian Lloyd. She carried Greek officers and crew. The cablegram did not say whether they were saved. The vessel was destroyed April 30, pre- sumably off the French coast.
 NOrwegians Sunk.
 London, May 8.-The Norwegian bark Dione was sunk by gunfire on May 2. Her crew of 12 were rescued, including two Americans, C. H. Ed wards of Norma, Tenn, and H. K. Parker of Trent street, Portsmouth, Ohio.
 The Norwegian foreign office re- ports the Norwegian steamers Tolska, Vale and Tromp, sunk by German submarines, says Central News dis patch from Christiania Three men were lost from the Vale.
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The Weather

l., wednesday and Thursday fair, ris- Ing temperature.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15
ALSATIAN HERE AS ENVOY
Daniel Blumenthal

great emotion when he declared that
Germany had never been able 20 alien
ate the affections of Alsace-Lorraine.
The Germans had never been able TO
assimilate the war-stricken state, be-
cause there had always been incompatl-
biy between them and the sons Of
Alsace-Lorraine, the envoy added.
1.-THE feeling that IS suppermost IN
their hearts may be summed up m
those words which were contained IN
the protestation Of March l, 1871, ad-
dressed 10 the Deputies OF the National
Assembly" continued VI. Blumenthal
And those words we're: Your brothers
of Alsace and Lorraine. now separated
from the common family. remain unal-
terably attached 20 France. at present
absent from her hearths, and will so
remain until the day Alsace-Lorraine
returns 70 take her rightful place
Rabbi Wise Condemns Kaiser
Rabbi Stephen s. Wise echoed the
hopes of VI. Blumenthal for a freed
Alsace-LOrraine. He condemned the
Germans for their ruthlessness. some
OF the characteristics OF which were alb
horred in the days OF cannibal warfare.
u
OF paper could loose from France, nor
bind 20 Prussia" declared DR.. Wise.
has during the forty-five years since
the crime Of Versailles rendered man
kind two great services. Il has taught
the world that a people cannot be de-
uationalized and rena.iona.lzed against
lis own will In addition, Alsace-Lor-
raine has taught Us that we were
wrong IN doubling the strength OF
France, FOR we had believed that the
rape OF Aisace-Lorraine was the re-
suit not so much Of Prussian proves
as of French decatence. Not IN un-
reasoning loyalty. but with unerrins
prescience, Alssce-Lorraine has all the
time thought differently"
Others who spoke 1t the reception IN
Asolian Hall were Bishop Darlington
OF Harrisburg, Penn; Father Clifford.
Of New York, and Samuel Bauman.
president of the Soeiety-of Friends OF
under the auspices Of
which the meeting was held. Among
those who spoke az the luncheon were
CASTOR Liebert. the French Consul
General; Edmond We'll. Daniel Blumen-
thai. VI. de Billy, representing the
French Mission, and Clement RueT.
The following we're among those pres
ent az the luneheon;
Samuel Bauman, Pierre de Braeke,
Lucien Jouvaud, Felix Levy, VI. knecht'
z. Davaux. Baron do Mouhize. Marquis
do Polcnac, George Blumenthal,
Charles Blumenthal. Leonce Levy. l.
Erstein. Captain ". J. B. Esearo, !.
Owen. Leon .Gismar. l.. u.
d'Audifsrt, Colonel A. Reimser, Sidney
and Paul elliot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15
Monarchical Troops Sur
render at End of Ten
Hours Fighting
Royal Army Defeated
Shells Fall in British Legation
Grounds, but No Casual
ties Result

Washington, July l4.-rhree Ameri-
cans we're wounded by stray bullets,
the State Department announced to-
day. in the ten-hours' lighting in which
Chinese republican troops forced the
surrender of the monarchical troops OF
General Chang Hsun.
The department issued this state
nent:
"A telegram to the Department OF
State from Picking. dated July -, says
that the republican troops began action
against the imperialists early that
morning. The imperialists capltulated
after fighting that lasted ten hours.
Chang Hsun already had taken refuge
in the Dutch Legation. Three Ameri-
cans were wounded by stray bullets
The occupation OF Picking by the re-
publican forces, following the surren-
der at Flung Tai on Thursday OF the
monarchist army of 10000 men, lndl-
Gates the complete restoration of the
republic, the Chinese Legation here
declared to-day.
Prior 10 the battle of Fung Tai the
Manchus were urged TO lay down their
arms, but General Chang Hsun refused
| The engagement, starting early Thurs
day morning, resulted in a decisive vic
/ tory for the republican troops, dis
/ patches to the legation announce.
! Order in the capital was restored
with few casualties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15

Chang Hsun and his flight TO the Dutch
Legation are confirmed in an Official
statement given out here to-day, con-
tanning advices from the British
Charge d'AHaires at Peking. The an
nouncement follows:
"On July 10, Chang Hsun having re-
fused the terms offered By General
Tuan Chi-jui. the republican army de-
cided to attack Chang Hsun's troops and
quarters. The diplomatic body was IN
formed that measures would be taken
70 localize the fighting as far as pos
sible and prevent the lives OF foreign
ers from being endangered. The
and no loss Of British life or property
had been reported, though few fer,
eigners Of other nationalities were SAID
20 have been wounded
A Peking dispatch dated THURSDAY
addressed 20 the Chinese Legation
saws Chang Hsun's entire force sur
rendered. and that quiet had been re-
stored et the capital. The Premier
was expected to reach PeAins on
Friday. -
IA II O'Clock Chang Hsun took rel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15
Germans Belittle
American Strength
High Authorities Reassure
People U. S. Forces Consti-
tute No Military Menace

Paris, July 14.-Despite their reputa-
tion for systematic and accurate espion-
age, the German authorities appear 10
underestimate the strength Of the
American forces in France, according
20 information reaching American
headquarters. or else, what is consid-
cred far more likely. they are DELHI
erately belittling the size Of the Amer
lean army for the purpose of reassur-
ing the German people that the United
states constitutes no menace in a mill
tary way.
The German authorities" said a
high headquarters officer to-day, land
German military experts are proving
for their own and the public's benefit
that the United States cannot put
troops in the field in any appreciate
number under eighteen months. Cou-
pied with this reinsurance, however,
they are gradually preparing the Ger
man public for at least another year Of
war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15
War Heroes Garry U.S.. Flags
AS Paris Celebrates Bastile Day
Ihrongs Cheer Men and Bae-Torn Standards from Regi
ments at Front-Cenera Pershing, with President Poin
care, Reviews Parade Which Includes Americans

President OF the Chamber Of Deputies,
IN a message 10 the journal" that
the Germans cannot see our national
fete, they who believe US 10 be starv-
ing and nj the end % our resources.
an the month of April. notwith-
standing magnificent results, We did
not realize our hopes. Since then a
noble leader who has had nothing but
success in this war, great infantry
man, wise. upright and clear mind,
has been put al the head Of our ar
mics ALREADY the Russians are full
filling their pledges, and here are the
Americans bringing Us their powerful
support not only in money, airplanes
and ships. but IN men and guns.
Americas intervention. while a de-
cisive verdict on the justice Of our
cause, is a sure guarantee Of victory.
Il makes It more than ever our duty to
hold on"
In the detachments guarding the col
ors of the l06th Infantry in to-day's
review was a whitc-oearded sergeant
wearing a medal of 1870 and the War
Cross with several stars and palms.
His name is lie Mehnsger He was in
the United States in 1870 but returned
to fight for his country. Returning TO
America after the war. he went 70 Los
Angeles. where he made his fortune.
He heard the call Of duty again in
1914 and left for France with his wife
and four daughters. Notwithstanding
his sixty-four years he enlisted, has
fought for three years and has been
wounded He was promoted TO the
rank of sergeant and is understood 70
be the oldest man in the ranks OF the
French army.
In an impressive scene at the Opers
Comique tonight during a free per
Torrance celebrating the national Yet,
CT Bsstile Day Abby Richardson sans
tie American national anthem. Tit
great audience stood in intense silenc,
during the singing, and then broke int
such enthusiastic cheering for th'
United States, President Wilson an'
Major General Pershing that it wa
some time before Nile. Marthe Chenal
the soprano, could sing ia Marseil
laise"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15
Banks Organize
For World Trade
100000 Corporation VIII
Start in South Ameri-
can Field

Newark, July i3.-AnnouneementVas
-s:s today that the Essex County Va
a.ral BANK Of this city is one Of a
rcgp o. banks that will organize the
Azsrican Foreign Banking Corporation
Nsw York City next Tuesday.
The uev institution will develop
s.s.nsss in foreign countries and Will
,szGls financial matters for clients IN
III, country and abroad. It VIII De
established under provisions OF the
Federal Reserve act and will be super
vssi By the Federal Reserve BOARD.
s.dsr whose permission it is 70 be e'-
as.ishsd.
TIE capital Of ne rev institution IN
r,ch ire allied banks will hold stock'
~ Be between S2.500,00O and S5,OoO'-
20 a. he start. ard the FIELD Of opera
.''i VII b. IRE West Indies and SCUM
t1sFea. La.er The capital stock VIII
'effa'sd and me business extended
s'aer parts Of the world.
IRE Institutions In the scheme De-
- tlr NeH1rE C1nk mentioned are
sa1is National Bank, New York; Mer-
SSsais National Bank, Boston; First
SSa.ona. Bank. Cleveland: Philadelphia
ssuonai Bank, Philadelphia Csnst
IS ard Trust Company, New Or
M national Bank OF Commerce. ST.
60 Corn Exchange National Bank,
s~goi First ard Security National
80 Minneapolis; Fifth-Third Ma
- ban<, Cincinnati; Anglo and
s'n, PARIS National Bank, san Fran
~ Fifst National Bank, Milwaukee;
a.. ans Mechanics First National
49, baltimore. with Norman II.
49,. o. tae Trust Company Of IA
"a, and Hayden p. Harris. Of y. W.
~ q o.. and Schmidt & Gsllztin,
ea.sa-.Dala Ka.ns. Who has been head
s,,, l"t.f'a District Federal Rsssrvs
~ s~n Francisco. rs slated for
F.S tendency, and Nr. Harris and 7.
C,,..n,pHen - the Canadian Bank Of
ts.e.s, Of Toronto, for viee-presi.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15

use in the residence of the Nether-
lands Minister. and his wife and ram
ily AZ the Austrian Legation. Az the
time Of the report fighting had ceased
bouhardment began az dawn on tne
18th. The British Legation Jay N tne
line OF fire between the attacking
army and Chang Hsun's residence, out
precautions were taken 20 eNp'aln -
position 70 the staff OF the repuo.',,
can army. and though the hrlne ias1ea
from 4:SO A. NJ. until 8 7. u. ana was
at intervals very heavy and aceompa-
MED BY bomb-dropping from a,rplaTn 'S
and some shells and many oHIle's l. .
within the walls OF me legation 'ne'e
were no casualties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15
New Socialists
Condemn Class War

Greenwich, Conn. July H.-Mrs. ].
G.. Phelps Stokes explained to-day the
principles which she and other seceders
from the Socialist party are endeavor-
ing 70 incorporate into a new political
organization.
According 20 her, this new Socialist
party will have as the basis Of the
platform government ownership Of all
industries, these TO be run for the
benefit of the workers and 20 be demo-
CRITICALLY managed.
The doctrines OF class struggle and
no compromise, included In the creed
OF socialism In general, will be missing
from the new party. Mrs. Stokes said.
she added that admission 70 member,
hin will be 70 easy that those or al
classes and all political faiths will be
eligible for Membership, 70 long e.
they are convinced Of the political en-
cheney Of the socislixation Of Industries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15
Chile Forms New Cabinet

Santiago, Chile, July IA new Chill
can ministry has been organized to re-
place the Cabinet which resigned on
July II.
The new ministers are: Interior. Is
mael Tocornal; Foreign Affairs, Arturo
Besa; Finance, Armando Quezasa; Jus
tice, Angel Guarello; War, Pedro Ma
lasco Montenegro; Industry, Alberto
Gonzales Errazuriz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15
Greek King Congratuidtes
France on Bastile Day

Paris, July l4.-President FoincaFe
has received. among other kilograms OF
felicitation. one from King Alexander
of Greece. congrstulating your noo'e
and beloved country on the occasion
of the national fete.
King Alexander further expressed ms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15
Little Damage Done
By Bombardment of
Capital at Picking

London, July IA dispatch 70 The
Times from Peking dated Thursday
says that firing on the capital ceased
after a nine hours bombardment. The
damage is unimportant.
Reports OF the defeat Of General
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15
= Buys 400 Acres More
'o' Hernpstead FLYING School

,,,..i y''sa1. .. y. July 1.-THE gov.
A.. haf acquired 100 additional
~. @sI.nz 1000 IN oil. for ia sgi..
waning field here, ~ vas an.
Tan, n-night n is UNDERWOOD the
her.. - be- made The finest In
4,
n<se. rfW class which will com.
frs ~ Az studies On Monday Their.