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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Machine Gun S Purr
AT Plattsburg Adds
New Note to Camp
1t Is Used for First Time in
Students Preliminary
Practice

Plattsburg, y. Y, July 5.-There was
new sound at the training camp 20
day, one which indicated that the in
struction is reaching its final stages.
Mingled with the chorus of students,
shouting orders in unison, and sound
ing sharply above the intermittent mr.
ing on the range. could be heard the
purr of machine guns.
Preliminary to target practice, the
guns were tried out on a high bank
overlooking the lake and aimed down
at sharp angle into the water to
prevent the pellets ricocheting on the
surface.
For the first time since the camp has
been opened all the 1000 candidates
we're gathered together on the big
field engaged in calisthenics under the
direction Of Major Koehler. Thus far
the physical instructor has concen-
trated his attention on classes com
poced of twenty-five men from each
company. These are TO direct the re-
mander when the cadets drillmaster
leaves Sunday 10 polish up the work
of the men at Fort Sheridan.
To-day Major Koehler gave the anna
teur instructors running start on
their task. Monday, with the work of
the camp two-thirds completed, the
artillery contingent will come into its
own. On Saturday the members of the
National Guard unit, ,l50 strong, which
has been detailed to instruct it, will
all be encamped and ready for work.
For the first week, or until sufficient
horses arrive. the men will be famil-
iarized with their positions on the
caissons and instructed in routine gun
drill.
To assure the men Of sufficient rec
reation during the rest of their stay
three New York theatrical managers,
f. f. Albee, Paul Keith and j. j. Muir
dock. have guaranteed TO present six
vaudeville acts every Saturday night
AZ the open air theatre
Two candidates resigned to-day from
the New York regiment. They are j.
r. Cushman and A. L. Sopp. The
fourth death of the camp occurred last
night. when Chester A. Olsen, of Prov
idence, died in the post hospital from
pneumonia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
U-Boat Sunk, Gunners
On British Ship Report
Passengers from Europe Tell
of Fight in Danger
Zone

An Atlantic Port, July 5.-Passen-
gers arriving to-day on British YES
sci from Europe reported that it had
sunk a submarine on June &c, in the
danger zone, two days after leaving
port. Although the ships officers re-
fused TO discuss the incident, being
under orders Of the British Admiralty,
it was learned from members of the
crew that the submarine appeared
about $50 yards distant off the port
quarter, about 3 p. m.
The vessel was headed away from the
German submersible, and her six-inch
stern gun was trained on the small
target Fifteen seconds later the gun
spoke, with the result that the sub
marine disappeared. The gunners as
sert positively that she was hit, and
sank Immediately. A film Of oil was
seen soon after on the surface, indi-
eating where the submarine sank.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Hampton Roads Astir
Over Submarine Story
Warships Escort Outgoing
Ships, but No Enemy
Is Found

Fort Monroe, Va, July champion
Roads was given real submarine
scare tonight by report brought to
the commandant of Fort Monroe that
two incoming vessels had sighted a
periscope in Chesapeake Bay five miles
off the fort.
Immediate precautions were taken,
and at late hour tonight naval
vessels still were securing tho lower
bay seeking an enemy. Merchant
vessels about to sail were held up, and
the Washington and Baltimore steam
ers were escorted from the roads and
part Of their way up the bay by war
ships.
Colonel Foote, commandant of the
fort, would not comment upon the
scare beyond saying that. while the re-
ports might not prove to be well found
ed, no chances would be taken.
Washington, July 5.-Neither the
War Department nor the Navy Depart
ment received a report tonight on the
Hampton Roads submarine scare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
TIFFANY & Co.
ANTIQUE ENGLISH SILVER
AND REPRODUCTIONS
Mystery in Death of
Woman; Gems Gone
Coroner Orders Autopsy -
$4,000 in Property
Stolen

An autonsy will be performed to-day
10 ascertain the cause of the death
of Margaret +. Murray, whose former
husband was Walter A. MRrray, son
of William Murray, ex-Superintendent
Of Police Of Amsterdam, y. Y: lhey
were divorced IN 1903. Mrs. Murray
was found dead in her home at $50
West i36th Street ten days ago. and
her death might have been listed as
unsuspicious but for her brother,
Michael 3. Flaherty.
In response to his demand for an IN.
ouirv and a search for $4,000 worth OF
iewelrv and $4,000 in other personal
property. Coroner Feinberg has begun
an investigation.
Witnesses already called by him have
testified that on the day of her death
Mrs. Murray. who appeared to have
been drinking, had called the hallboy
10 search for a man she said was hid
cen in her apartment, and that. on May
20. she had accused an acquaintance OF
stealing her jewelry.
John Williams. the hallboy. told OF
searching in vain for the intruder Mrs.
Murray described. He said that when
he found her body on the floor later
the room looked to him as If there had
been a struggle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Mediterranean U-Boats
Sink Only One Italian
Steamship in Week

Rome. July 5.-For the second week
in succession enemy submarines oper-
ating in the Mediterranean have been
able to sink only one Italian merchant
steamer. Official announcement made
here reveals that during the week
ended Sunday night the U-boats de-
stroyed. in addition TO the one slzapie3
craft, eight small sailing vessels ana
four fishing barks.
The arrivals and departures totalled
115O. a slight increase in Shipping ac-
tivity over the previous week. Unul
three weeks ago, when the Italian
losses began TO dwindle, the average
weekly loss of ships had been about
seven.
Some, but not all, of the precautions
taken against enemy U-boats are re-
vealed by naval authorities here. The
coast at present is guarded by coast
guns on trains, fast motor boats,
hydro-aeroplanes. small dirigibles, or
what the British call "blimps,' tor
pedo boats and even submarines. II Is
also known that all the Western ALI
are cooperating in the effort to close
the Adriatic Sea at the Straits or
Otranto and thus confine Austrian sub
mersibles within narrow limits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Will Urge Greek Mission
Representative Of Veniz.lo.
Sails for Athens To-morrox,

Panos Aravantinos. personal 'reO,,
sentative in this country Of PREM.
Venizelos OF Greece. who will sail o.
Athens tomorrow. told members Of -.
League Of Greek Liberals, who s,,..
tanned him al a farewell lunch.on :,
the Waldorf-Astoria yesterday, ,h,, :.
would urge his government 10 az
Greek statesmen 70 the United Stat.
1.-THE citizens of the new Cree, :.
gard America as their IDEAL" he a..
Nothing would be better for Gre.
az this time than that she should ~
serb the democratic principles loved \.
the Americans. We already regard ~
country as our ally" '
Mr.. Aravantinos was elected a ma.
Der of the Greek Parliament by y.
provisional government at Salonie. /,
iel5.
Other speakers at the luncheon w.,.
c. Vassadorkes, former Consul Ger.,.i
of Greece: Or. Callimachos, edi,o, :.
the Greek Herald" and DR., TheOd,,.
z. Ion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Officer Training Camp
Applicants Fall Short
Only 1000 Received in New
York, Where 10000
Were Expected

Washington, July Army officials
are showing some concern over the
few applications received thus far for
the second officers training camps. In
the New York district. for instance,
where il was expected ten thousand
or more applicants would present them
selves, less than a thousand have ap-
piled.
Convinced that many desirable men
are holding back their applications be-
cause Of q misconception of the re-
quirementS, Adjutant General Mccain
issued statement tonight making it
clear that Intelligent and forceful"
men are wanted even if they are under
thirty-one years of age and without
military training.
The previous statement of the War
Department that it will be difficult for
men within the draft age or without
military experience to gain admission
to the camps has resulted, officials be-
lieve, in an impression that applica-
tions from such men will not be con-
sidercd. On the contrary, II is pointed
out. those Of demonstrative active
ability in civilian pursuits, ranging
in age from twenty-five upward, are
q type earnestly desired.
General McCain's statement was
given out through the public informa-
ton committee with a request that
the newspapers give it prominence be-
cause success Of the second camp series
depends on correction of the prevail
ing misconception. II follows:
"The statement that mature men will
be given preference for the second
series of officers training camps seems
10 have been misunderstood in some
quarters. This preference will only
apply where qualifications are equal.
There is no intention 20 bar out appli-
cations by men under thirty-one. In fact,
examining officers have been instructed
20 regard the ages twenty-five TO thirty
five as the most suitable. There is also
some misunderstanding about the neces-
sity Of previous military experience. The
government is looking primarily for in
tclligent and forceful men, and mill
tary experience, though desirable, is
not strictly necessary"
Applications for these camps will
close on July 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Newport Reservists'
Morals Defended
Scientific American" Finds
Charges Against Naval
Camp Untrue

The charqe by Secretary Daniels
that rice Of all kinds is tlowtshlng
IN the neighborhood of the Nardt ne
serre camp at Newport hos brought
q categorical reply, after 1npes''9o-
ton, By "The Scientific American
That Ueekly says:
If ever there is time when DIS
cret;on is called for, surely it is when
q country is undergoing the extreme
ordoal Of war. Hence we consider thd'
tho publicity given to the recent Yea
tabIey oossip about the reputed liIes
,,Iarities of the Reservists at Ne"por'
is simply deplorable. We do not reIer
g. ,bo recent statement of the Secre-
tarv of the Navy respecting the vice
conditions in the city of Newport, pu'
IN the statements of private indrNiGua'S
which directly impute TO the Naval
Coast Defence Reserve stationed at
Ncwport both immorality and lnepIle'E'
If tho thing were true, which ~ Is
rot. and those who have wagged thelr
tongues so foolishly had been actuateu
bv a sincere desire TO better conditions
at Newport. about the last thing they
would have done would have been TO
rush into print; rather, they wouid
have made their complaint direct 10
the officials concerned, and they would
have done that only after the mos.
careful investigation, on the spot, OF
the actual conditions. =.
Now. "The Scientific American"
through its editorial staff. has made a
rersonal investigation of these rumors'
and we are in a position to affirm that
the statement that immoral conditions
have prevailed among the Reservists IS
es Untrue and unjust as u IS dctri-
mental to the recruiting service, when
is working so hard. just now, TO bring
the Newport Reservists up TO their full
quota.
There is no more definite gauge OF
the truth or falsity of such statements
than the medical records Of the mil
itary or naval organization which is
subject to such charges. In the in
stance under discussion, the medical
records of these young men, who have
volunteered for the service of their
country, prove that they are almost
phenomenally free from those forms of
sickness which result directly from i'm
moral life. the actual figure being less
than four-tenths of one per cent.
Furthermore. the reports of the Chief
of Police of Newport and of the United
States Secret Service operatives at
Newport unequiyocally disprove the
rumors.
1t is wholly conceivable that this at
tempt 20 discredit these splendid young
patriots is merely fresh manifesto
tion of the widespread and sinister ef-
forts of German propagandists to
hamper our naval and military prep
arations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
German U-Boats
Now Off Azores,
Daniels Declares
Submarine Driven Off with
Help of American
Transport

Washington. July g. Secretary Dan
iels announced to-day that the Navy
Department had received information
that German submarines were operat-
ing in the vicinity Of the Azores Isl
ands. For military reasons. he said'
no further information would be given
out for publication. n,
Press dispatches from Ponta Del.
gada. IN the Azores. yesterday told OF
the bombardment of that city at dawn
bv a German submarine. A little girl
was killed and several persons injured
The forts replied to the submarine.
Another dispatch from Lisbon SAID
the Minister of Marine had made an
official announcemnt that an American
transport Joined in the firing on me
German submarine which bombarded
Ponta Delgada. The transport ne said'
aided the batteries in forcing the SUB SUB
marine TO withdraw out of range. The
submarine was still off the port, the
announcement said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Neuo Monarchy to Fail,
Picking Dispatches Hint;
Leaders to Take Field

Washington, July 5.-Belief here
that the manorchial coup d'etat in
China is destined to failure was in
creased to-day by each new item Of
news, both official and unofficial, which
came to the attention of the State De-
partment.
Minister Paul s. Reinsch. at Peking,
reported that several of the northern
military leaders, who are felt to hold
the country's destiny in their hands,
have taken the field in opposition to
General Chang Hsun's attempt to de-
stroy republicanism in China.
News of the creation Of an emergency
republican government at Nankin,
headed by some of the strongest men
Of China, with reports of active mill
tary preparations to besiege the mon
archists in Picking, was received with
keen interest
The adhesion Of many militarists TO
the republican ranks is interpreted
here as showing that Chang far over
played his hand and that the greatest
gamble of his adventurous life will not
succeed. Nevertheless, fear is felt that
he will make an active resistance and
that an attack by the republicans and
possibly serious damage TO Peking may
follow. Chang probably could main
tain himself for some time behind the
Picking walls. A compromise is rend-
cred doubtful by executions. partlcu-
larly that of Prince Pu Lun, who,
though q Manchu and a cousin OF the
restored emperor, has been an ardent
republican and progressive.
The action of Tuan Chi-jui in &C
cepting his former post as Premier
under instructions from President Ii
from his asylum in the japanese En-
bassy at Picking, has strengthened
faith in the ultimate success of the
republic. Tuan has been one Of the
republics strongest men, with infiu-
ence among the military party. On
the other hand. the Imprisonment by
Chang Of Wang Shin Chen, formerly
republican Minister Of War and ap-
pointed TO a similar post in the mon
archical Cabinet, confirmed the belief
existing here that Chang had APP
pointed many men TO Office in his Cabi-
net who had neither accepted nor been
consulted The Imperialists had
claimed the support of Feng Kwo
Chang, who is in actually acting
President of the republic.
DR.. V. X. Wellington Koo, the Chi
nese Minister, called at the State De-
partment to-day, but had no informa-
ton further than the pro-monarchical
reports sent out by Chang's leaders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Course Started to Fill Jobs
Of Bookkeepers Who Enlist

To fiji the positions Of bookkeepers
called 10 the colors a war emergency
course in bookkeeping has been ar
ranged by the Mayors Council Of De-
fence.
Felix NJ. Warburg, Of Kuhn, Loeb e.
Co, has accepted the honorary chair
manship Of the subcommittee in
charge OF the course. which will be
given at the Municipal Building and
the City College. INSTRUCTION will be
free. and application should be made TO
Professor Frederick B. Robinson, Col
lege Of the City Of New York, 18Th
Street and Convent Avenue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Chinese Government
May Move to Shanghai

Shanghai, China. July 5.-At con-
ference Of military and naval leaders
and other prominent men here to-day
resolution was adopted in favor Of
the transfer Of the central republican
government to Shanghai. instead of the
establishment of provisional govern
ment here. A telegram was sent 10
President Ii Yuan-hung, who took
refuge in the japanese Legation on his
escape from the palace following the
proclamation of restoration of the
Manchu dynasty, inviting him to come
to Shanghai forthwith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Clemency for Editor
OF the Picking "Gozette"
Asked of Premier Tuan

Peking is excited over the imprison-
ment of Eugene Chen, the young Chi
nese editor of the Picking Gazette"
"The China Press" an American
newspaper published in Shanghai,
whose editor. Thomas +. Willard. &C
quired an international reputation as
bitter anti-Japanese publicist, but
even more pro-Chinese than he was
anti-Jspanese, through the publication
Of his "Our Eastern Question" last
year, said after the arrest;
ain an interview accorded W. K.
Tiles, Peking correspondent of the
Picking and Tientsin Times and other
newspapers, Premier Tuan Chi-jui
categorically denied that he is nego-
tiating an agreement under which, in
consideration Of large loan, the arse
nails of China and the reorganization
OF the Chinese army wer' TO be turned
over TO the japanese.
at was for publication Of this re-
pert under the caption Selling China;
a Secret Compact that Eugene Chen,
the fiery young editor Of the Peking
Gazette was arrested last Saturday
morning. Mr.. Chen for some weeks had
been conducting a campaign against the
Premier which was marked by extreme
violence. The leader in question was
set in display type, stretching across
four columns. and the caption was in
heavy, black-faced type, the letters an
inch square. II was the eliminating
blow. Premier Tusn could not have
sat silent under II.
"Chen's mistakes were largely due
to lack Of experience in the editors
chair in China and TO youthful enthu-
siasm. lie has been far too abusive
and far too impetuous for China, far
too premature in his judgments OF men
and their motives. and if in the heat of
a gigantic political fight that Is shaking
liz whole country he has, acting on
false information supplied TO him,
committed crime difficult OF excuse
under ordinary circumstances, II would
bc, we think, a still greater crime 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Wars End Not Near,
Says Secretary Lane
u. S. Will Be in Arms for
Indefinite Time,
He Asserts

Chautauqua, July 5.-There is no
early end of the war in sight, Franklin
X. Lane, Secretary of the Interior,
wrote in a message to the Speakers
Training Camp for Patriotic Educa-
ton. The message was read to the
delegates to-day. Mr.. Lane was not
able to attend.
"The United States" Mr.. Lane
wrote. twill be a nation in arms for an
indefinite time, and the Cabinet has no
delusions that the way to peace will be
easy"
Every preparation is being made, he
said, for complete mobilization OF the
nations resources with the determine
ton that. no matter how long it takes,
victory must be accomplished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Lansing to Take a Rest

Washington, July 8 Secretary Ian
sing will leave Washington tomorrow
for Henderson Harbor, y. Y, where he
expects to spend three weeks. Coun-
sellor Frank l.. Polk will act as Secre-
tary Of State in Mr.. Lansing's absence.
Mr.. Lansing will just miss seeing
Henry L. Fletcher, Ambassador to Mex
leo. who is on his way to Washington.
SIR Fletcher attempted to time his visit
so that he might see Mr.. Lansing be-
fore the latter started on his vacation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
June Deaths on Streets 81
% Killed by Autos, Termed
"Huns of the Streets"

Fifty-onc persons were killed by
street accidents in New York City dur
ing June. twenty-five of these deaths
were caused by automobile traffic. "The
automobile" Police Commissioner
Woods says in his report. Continues
10 be the Hun Of the street"
Motor vehicles killed eleven children
under five years old while they were
playing in the street, and fourteen
older boys and girls. or the entire
hfty-one deaths only nine resulted from
accidents at the regular crossings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Fire Record

VI.
s2l-I5i West liith ST. Walter Riley. slisht
-Au-omohilc. 23d 81. and Sixth ave . Charles
Ferguson. unknown.
10-i-T West 50th 81. Multiple storage Bat
terry Company. slight
925-Auto front % lO3 East 18th 81 Alcr-
snder Macrobiic. slight.
si2-G03 West lsoth st.: William Brdsewater;
slight
ll.lJ-l96 orchard ST.. Hinde Schweitzer trining
T. VI
l. .Oj-''I' station a. Third ave. and 9th st. :
/ T. T triflng
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. iO-l2j West ga ST., solomon Berz|ccne' tn
fins.
asO-io7 West l5Sth st.: Herring & Co irinlng
5000 West Goth 81. Manhattan Motor co tn
fling
20--At Wccchester AID Meicalf ayes. The Bronx !.
Fred Snyder q Co.: tr5lng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06

deprive his country of man whose
promise Of future service is so sure.
Eve hope Premier Tuan, smartng
as he surely is under the imputations
OF the article in question, will yet try
10 view the matter in the light here
presented, and thus will teach Editor
Chen that age and tolerance. too, have
their victories and compensations. and
that they are greater than those OF
youth and intolerance"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Northern and Southern
Leaders Threaten Reign
of Boy Emperor
Siege of Capital
Is Declared Likely
Republicans Form Emer-
gency Government, Head
ed by Feng-Kwo-Chang

London, July 5-The Picking cores
pendent of the Exchange Telegraph
Company says that the advance Of the
northern and southern republican
armies, under Tuan Chi-Jui, the former
Premier, and General Feng- Chang
the former Vice-Presidept, respectively,
has commenced. They are moving to-
ward Picking.
The situation, the dispatch adds, is
considered grave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06
Japan May Offer
To Relieve All y. S.
Shipping in Pacific
Mission Invited Here to
Modify Sentiment Against
Its Race
fFrom Tie Tnbune Bureau.

From Tie Tribune bureau.
Washington, July 5.-Japan will send
q war mission to the United States
at the invitation of the State Depart
ment and not on its own initiative,
it was learned to-day. The United
States, having taken the initiative, also
will propose the subjects for discus
sion.
1t was suggested to-day that the
most important purpose was to i'm
press the West with the fact that
Japan now is one of Americas asso-
ciates in the war, and thereby modify
the sentiment against the japanese.
There is good reason for stating that
the japanese commissioners will urge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-06

tionals as European nationals 4, a..
country. wa
II the subject should be brougb, !.
by the japanese commissioners T. ~
limited. il would be based on tbs / vas
principles Of international justies Iva. ."
plemented by Japan's contention, ~. ~
corning violation Of ner ueaty ~,' S0a'