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New-York tribune., 1917-06-23
Japan Declines
To Counsel China
On Internal Strife
Will Protect Interests OF
Foreign Powers Identi-
cal with Her Own
lFrom Ths 1rbuns Buresul

Washington, June 22.-Japan has
maze no representations to China con-
oerh'hg the present situation in that
country, and does not intend TO do so
1t was stated on high authority hero
TO- day. The Japanese government is
said to believe such representations
would be unnecessary. She intends.
however, TO Protect japanese interests
IN China and the interests of other
powers identical with those of the
Japanese in the event of serious dis
turbances in China threatening foreign
interests.
Iuan Chi-Jui, former Premier. and
leader of the opposition, within the
government. to the policies of Presi-
dent hi Yuan-Hung, and to control Of
inc government by Parliament, who
was credited with being favored bv
the Terauchi Ministry in Japan, and
who was dismissed from Office by u
Presidential mandate, is not to be re-
instated in Office.
The political position Of President
Il Yuan-Hung is precarious, owing t,
the assumption of governmental power
and functions by the military party.
out no determination has as yet been
reached concerning the disposition TO
be made of the President He is not
IN any any danger of bodily injury
when the recent elections in Japan
gave unquestioned control Of the ma
tional situation and foreign policies to
the Terauchi government they were
hailed by the friends of Premier Tuan
Chi-Jui in China as a distinct victory
for him also, because of his close asso-
citation with Japanese politics. One OF
his aims was believed to be TO align
China with Japan. and he was accused
OF secretly negotiating with the
japanese Foreign Office, the other
members of the Chinese Ministry and
the President himself being kept in
ignorance of the negotiations until they
were discovered. 1t was believed here
to-day that the virtual withdrawal by
the military party of their demand for
the reinstatement of Tuan constitutes
something of a defeat for japanese
pieSllBe III tnlHese politics..
Definite knowledge of Japan's inten-
tion and preparedness to intervene in
China for the protection of her own
and of other foreign interests in that
country, should internal descriptions
menace them. was believed in dplo-
natic circles here to-day to have been
the real reason motivating Japan in her
refusal 10 counsel China to compose
her internal troubles. II WAS thought
BY diplomats who discussed the matter
that Japan assumed that, if she COM
piled with the American recommenda-
ton, she would be tacitly recognizing a
right on the part of the United States
equal to Japan's to counsel China, and
this step would have suggested the fur
ther one of the right of the United
States TO share jointly in any measures
contemplating either diplomatic or
physical Intervention in China.
The commitment of Japan to any
such policy, or to any action which
might be construed as committing
japan to such a policy, it was said,
would have been prejudicial to Japan's 8
claim of special and paramount In
t.rest in China.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-23

rlain in detail to the American govern
ment Brazil's exact position in the war.
This will facilitate an understanding
between the Brazilian special mission
and Washington authorities. Although
the South American delegation will oc-
cupy itself with practical work, being
mainly body Of experts, II includes in
It's ranks several of Brazi's foremost
citizens
Serhor Barbossa, a member Of tho
Senate and probably the greatest Bra
lillian statesman living, was originally
designated as head Of the mission.
Later certain Misunderstanding arose
between the Senator and the President.
Il il believed, however, that Senior
Barbossa accepted the leadership, and
the mission is already on the way 10
the United States, where IL may land
before this reaches New York.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-23
Rumanian ENJOYS
Here to Rouse
u. S. Interest
Country Does Not Seek Mill.
tary Aid, but May Ask To
Be Helped Financially

A Pacific Coast Port, June pa Ru-
manian mission TO the United States
arrived here to-day.
The members are Count Vassile
Stoica, the Rev. F. Meta and Bassile
Lucaci. Count Stoica wore the uni
form Of a lieutenant in the Russian
army.
After visiting Washington. the mis-
sion expects to stimulate recruiting
for the Rumsnian army, which, il is
said, now numbers 100000 men.
Washington, June 22.-The Ruma-
man mission comes TO America to
stimulate interest in Rumanian affairs
and bring to the United States govern
ment first-hand view of Rumania's
situation. So far as is known the mis-
sion does not seek military aid, al
though 1t may ask financial and eco
nomic assistance.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-23
Swiss Are Kindly in
Receiving Constantine

Thusis, Switzerland, June 22.-Con-
stantine, former King of Greece, ar
rived here last evening by special
train. with suite of thirty persons.
The railway station was guarded by
troops to prevent manifestations The
reception given 10 the dethroned mon
arch was sympathetic.
An officer commanding a detachment
Of frontier troops saluted Constantine
Oh his arrival, after which the party
went directly to a hotel.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-23
Brazil War Mission
Coming to New York

Rio de Janeiro, June 22.-Brazil is
sending a special war mission to the
United States. President Braz is anx-
ious TO cooperate with the American
government in all matters pertaining
TO the war. The mission will have
nothing TO do with routine diplomacy
and will not interfere with the work of
the regular Brazilian Embassy. at the
head Of which stands Ambassador da
Cana.
The Brazilian government had in
structed its Washington agent to ex-
New-York tribune., 1917-06-23
Gen. Goethals to Direct
Building of Trade Fleet

Washington, June 22.-The contest
between Chairman Denman of the Ship
ping Board and Major General Goe-
thals, manager of the boards Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation. Tor authority
to exercise powers granted by Congress
IN proyiding a merchant fleet, will be
settled by President Wilson giving
General Goethals the authority, with
directions that he build all the ships
possible. both steel and wood.
General Goethals will be authorized
to commander Immediately all ship
ring now building. speed up its con
struction and spend the s75O,OO0,OOO
appropriated by Congress for ship
building.
Chairman Denman will retain powers
necessary for operating and chartering
ships, and, as president of the Fleet
Corporation. will continue to pass final
ly on contracts for construction.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-23

way to the Presidents desk in day or
two. Mr.. Denman is reported TO have
tried TO see the President yesterday.
Meanwhile the whole incident throws
light on the difficulty of using the
vast powers conferred BY Congress on
the President. OF course there are
special reasons for delay in this case.
The President is said TO be greatly
impressed by the argument that we
shall not get ships in quantity quickly
enough unless the original wooden ship
programme is carried out. And there
is difficulty in the way of that pro-
gramme if final decision is left with
General Goethals.
New-York tribune., 1917-06-23

cestive of the brill;ance of achieve
ment of those armies of long ago that
went out from Rome for the conquest
of the Gaul. There is, however, TINS
fundamental difference. Rome was the
aegressor. Rome, with all her glory,
sought conquest, the subjugation OF
free peoples Italy battles for her lib
critics and for the preservation of the
liberties OF all mankind. This is the
quick of the whole matter.
"This is what has drawn together
the free peoples of the world in alll-
ance against the Prussian militaristic
Kultur of conquest. We, gentlemen,
Italy. France, England, the United
States and all our Allies, are federated
by high purpose and in a noble cause;
are bound together by ties of justin
able sef-interest founded on moral
principles, on justice, humanity, lib
erty and right. For that cause there
can be no ultimate defeat. Liberty
and justice, self-government and peace
they are our goal.
Into this struggle we cast ourselves
with all the energy of free men fight
ing for their priceless freedom. Out OF
it we shall win not only the glories of a
victory. but the inestimable blessings
of security, tranquility and peace
Those at Speakers Table
Those at the speakers table were
John p. s. Harrison, Lieutenant Com
mander H. r. Kimmel. L. s. N: Lieu
tenant De cara, c. Poccardi, George /.
Wilson, Captain Lamberto Vannutelli,
f. H. Outerbridge. Alton B. Parker,
Francesca Saverio Nitti, Rear Admiral
Nathaniel r. Usher, Guglielmo Mar
conf. Dudley Field Malone, Enrico Ar
lotta. Frank l. Polk, His Royal Highness
Ferdinand of Savoy, Prince of Udine;
Mayor John Purroy Mitchell. His Excel
lency, Count Vincenzo Macchi di Gel
lers; Dr.. Nicholas Murray Butler. His
Excellency the Marquis Luigi Borsarelli
di Rifreddo; Charles +. Hughes, Will
I lam A. Prendergast. Augusta Ciufelli
Major General ]. Franklin Bell, Cap.
tain Andre Tardieu, Cavaliere de
Parente. Henry White, General Gugliel-
motif, Lloyd c. Griscom. Lieutenant
Colonel John Gilmore. L. S. A; Will.
lam Fellowes Morgan and John Latts
Ryan.
Rockefeller, Jr., Present
Among those present were John d
Rockefeller, jr. Samuel Gompers, Johr
Mltchell, Hugn rrayne, GIui!o NdV'i
Casazza, the Marquis of Aberdeen
Monsignor Michael J. Lavelle, George
Gordon Battle, August belmont, Perry
Belmont. Cornelius y. Bliss, jr, Cyru:
Townsend Brady, James NJ. Beck, Fin
lev s. Shepard. A. c. Bedford, Henry
Ciews. Martin W. Littleton, DR.. Haver
Emerson. John D. Crimmins, Lieutenant
Commando John Grady. L. S. n.
Reginald De Koven, Frederic K
Co1dert. Louis De Sadeleer, of the Bel
gian commission to the United States
Ambassador James W. Gerard DR.
Simon Flexner. Charles Dana Gibson
James X. Hackett, Colonel George Har
vey, Otto II. Kahn. George w. Perkins
Delaney Nicoll, Augustus Thomas ant
Moly;lla y Ctoue
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
BUSINESS little
DISTURBED BY WAR
Growing Crops Now Show.
ing Marked Improve
ment Says Dun.

NEW YORK, May 5.-Dun's review
Of trade this week says:
A month OF readjustment to new
conditions, has brought little disturb
ance to business, and only in relative
ly few instances are signs Of special
hesitation apparent. Lessening of or.
binary demands has continued in some
important branches, largely because
Of the extreme prices and backward
weather has retarded retail distribu.
ton Of seasonable merchandise in
most sections Of the country. Yet the
growing crops reflect appreciable i'm
provement, with winter wheat promis.
ing more abundant harvest than re.
Gently seemed likely, and the better.
ment in the agricultural outlook means
much in year when big yields are
more than ever needed. Conservatism
is still dominant note in reports from
some Of the principal centers espe'
cially in the East, but while regular
transactions fall below the previous
maximum, the extensive government
requirements have stimulating effect
in many directions and manufacturing
continues under high pressure.
Weekly bank clearings, $685., 75S,-
$40, increase 2S.S per cent. over last
week.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
Three Murderedj
House Set on Fire
MAN WHO FIRST TOLD THE NEWS
is ARRESTED AND CHARGED
WITH THE CRIME.

WEIGH, W. Va, May 5. = When
Bud Moorehead, alias Dick Harris, a
negro, entered the Crozier gambling
parlors and said that three persons
had been murdered and their home de-
stroyed by fire, no one took him seri-
ously, but after he had, while gambling.
referred repeatedly to the murder ana
had offered to start fund for re-
ware for the apprehension Of the muir.
derer, an investigation was made and
his story was found to be true. He
was arrested for the crime.
A whole family Of colored people,
consisting Of Ed Dillon, his supposed
wife, Martha Dillon, and his nine.year.
old daughter, Bertha were beaten to
death with an iron rod and the house
set afire. The house did not burn. A
witness testified that Moorehead and
the woman formerly lived together
and that he had said that the Dillon
woman did not live with him She
would not live with anybody else.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
DOMESTIC RATES

CONTINUED from Page one)
the Morgantown Gas companies, their
rates being substantially higher than
the local rates. The Morgantown scale
will run from 25 cents to is cents per
thousand feet.
The new local rates as they have
been placed in the hands Of the Com
mission are:
First 100000 feet. ...........19 cents
Next 100000 feet. ...........N cents
Next 100000 feet. ............15 cents
All over 100000 feet.........lS cents
All the above rates are subject to
one per cent. discount.
In making their new schedule the
Traction company conferred with the
large gas consumers of the city and
the increase was decided on with their
approval
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COUNTER REVOLT
CONTINUED from Page one.)

NSSs4G4AAASu AACAA 4 A6N SAS"t
Brimont plateau from which the Ger.
man guns Numbered daily against the
devoted ruins of Rheims cathedral.
Thousands of lives have been spent
in vain in an effort to storm this
plateau but its capture is vital to the
French advance.
Outside of the lists where the war.
ring nations are arrayed interest cen.
tiers on Brazil and China, In both
countries parliamentary battle is be-
ing waged which will decide whether
or not they enter the ranks of Ger
man foes. War advocates are in the
majority at Peking but the minority
has the Import Of President Ii Yuan
Hung.
In Brazil the situation is not so
clearly defined, but the resignation of
DR.. Lauro Muller is supposed to give
preponderence to the war party.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Circuit court-The case of Thomas
A. Deveny against the Monongahela
Valley Traction company, which was
begun yesterday, is still being heard
in the Circuit court and the case will
probably go to the jury late this ev.
ening. Attorneys R. ]. Abatcchio and
Brooks Deveny are representing the
plaintiff and Attorneys Tusca Morris
and A. j. Colborn the defendant. The
jury trying the case is composed Of the
following: Charles l. Ice, A. M. o.
borne, George L. Ballah, Pinkney Ar
net, Marshall Hawkins, ]. o. Poe, Ira
L. Donley, G. E. Layman, W. ]. Glenn,
Charles E. Decker, Miller incaid and
G. Jernoe Sturm.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Today's Legal Transfero-Willlam
Paterson and wife, to W. G. Snyder,
80 acres on Hickman's Run, Union
district; 81 and other considerations.
T. A. Hughes to Minnie Kirby, a par
eel Of land In the Norwood addition to
Fairmont; consideration Sis. Dora
Morgan and husband, TO Clarence D.
Robinson, lots 10 and IA in the Eureka
addition to Fairmont; consideration
$500. Dave Hawkins and wife, to
Clarence Robinson, lots II and Is in
the Eureka addition TO Fa1rmont; con-
sideration $3.50. T. A. Hughes to hin
ME Kirby, a lot In the Norwood add
ton to Failmont; consideration 800.
Harry F. Barbe and wife, to Clarence
D. Robinson, lots 10 and II in the
Eureka addition to Fairmont; consider
alton $3.50.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
More Time to Pick
Men For Commissions
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, May 5.-Enlisted
men of the National guards who are to
attend officers training camps will not
be ordered to camp before May 20,
Delay in designing the men caused
postponment which allow regimental
commanders to make better selections
in picking out % enlisted guardsmen
who will be sent from each regiment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
President Wilson Sits
In Gallery Of House
fRy Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, D. C., May g.
President Wilson occupied seat in
the executive gallery Of the House to-
day while British Foreign Minister
Bal2our and members of the British
mission were received on the floor. 1t
was the first time, as far as capitol
historians could find, that any Presi-
dent of the United States had appear
ed in the galleries.
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FIRST RECT.
Continued from Page one.)

Gaskell, ]. B. Wyatt, Ray Arnett and
William Ice. This gift seemingly
brought a lump In the throat of the
Colonel as he accepted and told how
app1eciative he was Of the gift. 1t be-
spoke partially the esteem in which
the retiring colonel was held by his
immediate workers.
Colonel Osborne of Clarksburg has
received numerous phone calls and
kilograms from friends in the Harrt-
son county city congratulating him on
his promotion. He prizes among the
collection a letter from some friends
of the checker board which reads as
follows:
Hearty congratulations on your
we'll merited promotion. Your
ability as a military tactician is
nation wide; but how about check
ers? (Signed) Fraternally, Nc
Andrew, Shaver, Weightman,
Thompson, Kyle, Coyne and Nut
ter"
Headquarters office and has begun
many changes in the outlay of the
headquarters office and has befun
work in earnest, his many years of
experience in the business acquatnt'
ing him with every move and helping
him execute all orders Immediately.
He will have the regimental parade
pass in review tomorrow and will see
that every man except those on guard
duty are in the line. The guard
mount starts at 2:30 p. m. The pro-
gram for the band music for the Y.
M. G. A. services tomorrow are as
follows:
ton, Old Songs, Lake; waltzes, Bohe-
milan, st. Clair; trombone solo, select
ed. Corporal Griffith; selection, Re-
micks, No. II Lampe; march 1--WE are
Ready" Gregory; selection, operetta,
Mackie; serenade, Evening Smiles,
yilohr; march semper Fidelis, sousa.
Rev. H. g. stoetzer Of Presbyterian
church will conduct the II a. m. SER
vices at the Y in the morning.
Nor the DreamIess Kind.
Deep snoring is not always sIgnif
,A - chat hpand 0f Slaan
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Novel DlspIay-A unique advertising
"Jap.a.lack" was made on Main street
this morning and attracted considera-
BILE attention. A number of young boys
all Of about uniform height and wear
ing the familiar hats and queuse of the
"Jap.a-lack Jap" paraded the streets
carrying a banner which proclaimed
the emrits of the product which they
advertised.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

distributed hundreds of copies among
the mothers in this vicinity. Many of
the women of the city, including mem:
bers of the various organizations, and
also teachers in the public schools,
have given much time and attention
to the movement. The merchants OF
the city celebrated the event with spe'
cial displays Of baby need and adorn-
ment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
Japs May Send War
Commission Here
tBy Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, May 5.-Japan may
send a war commission to United
States. No definite information has
been received, but it was said at the
State department today that intima.
ions from an unofficial source had
been made that the Japanese govern
ment was considering the move.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

pr. cambeIl Jobes 4ere-Dr. Cam
bell Jobes, one Of the founders Of the
Central Christian church organization
in this city and a man well known to
the older residents Of this section. will
occupy the pulpit at the Central Chris
tian church tomorrow evening. Dr..
Jobes who is q trustee Of Bethany col.
legs, is en- route there from Morgan
town where he had been on business
connected with the institution.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

amount, $25,OoO,OOO. was transferred
by Secretary McAdoo to Ambassador
Spring Rice. 1t will meet Great Brit
aims requirements in this country fol
about three days. !,
The loan is for short term and WI
be taken into greater loan to be madt
when the proceeds Of the big bond IS
sue are in hand. Announcement was
made that q one hundred million dol
lar loan to France would be made with.
in q day or so.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
SAVE THIS COUPON
NUMBER ~

Realizing Famont and vicinity for an American
Flag to display patriotic arranged to supply limited
number cous small cost in spite OF the act that ne
of flags doubled the past days All you na 90 Is
c consecuy numbered and present them ct
The Vgnan Office with SO cents in cash ana e nag yours
cents extra mailing II not called for
To those desiring foot onted pole with ball. and
with the flag complete liz neat corrugated box tor 81 cents
additional.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
THE WEATHER.

West Virginia
Fair and continued
cool tonight with
frosts. Sunday fair
and cool.
Local Readings.
F. P. Hall, OBJ.
Temperature at
8 a. m. today 4S.
Yesterdays wealth
er cloudy; temper
ature, maximum,
So; minimum, Al;
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Boy Reeoverlns-John Harker, lit
ne son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Harker,
Who was hit on the head with thrown
brick the other day and very seriously
injured, ID improving nicely and 1t Is
hoped there will be no serious results.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Marriage License-A marriage IL
cense was issued at the county clerks
office today to Joseph Payne aged 40,
and Margaret Hardesty, age AZ, both
Of Enterprise.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

cut out the picture on all four sides.
Them carefully fold dotted line / it's
entire length. Then dotted line 2,
and ID on. Fold each section under.
meath accurately. When completed
turn over and you'll find surprising
result. Save the pictures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

two teams are expected 70 make . pref
ty even show and 70 put up good games
so the crowd that VIII Sc them is ex:
pected to be large.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Whiting son-Mrs. Hattie Holden,
ot Littleton. is visiting her son, E. D.
Holden. Of the East Side.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05

Confirmation at Christ Church
Bishop Grayatt, Of Charles Town, will
confirm a class at the morning service
It Christ church tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-05
EVENTS TONIGHT.

Willard hall =. American Flint Glass
Union.
OddFelIows hall-Meade Circle Ladies
De the G. A. r.
Maccabee hall = United Commercial