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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
u. S. Minister Predicts
Complete Break by China

Washington, March l2.-Further de-
velopments looking 20 a severance OF
relations with Germany by China were
reported 20 the State Department TO-
day by Minister Reinsch at Picking
with a prediction that a final rupture
might be expected at any time. There
IS no intimation as yet that China Will
actually Join in the war on Germany.
The appeal by the former President;
Or. Sun Vat Sen, to Premier Lloyd
George to stop the Allies from trying
20 bring China into the war attracted
much interest here and provoked dis
cussion Of the question as 10 whether
drastic action by the Chinese govern
ment would be supported by the people
or would lead TO popular uprising.
The possible reviving of the Five
Power group has been suggested oy
Jopan. il became known to-day, through
an invitation By japanese bankers TO
ice-President John J. Abbott, OF the
Continental and Commercial Trust and
savings Bank Of Chicago, TO stop of In
Janan on his way 70 China. Mr.. Alb
bott is going 10 the Orient 20 investl-
cate the wisdom Of taking up the bal
snce OF 5000, 900 Of the $4,000 900
loan on which China has given his bank
fret ontIou
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
Alliances Mixed in War
German-Belgian-Irish Group
SURPRISES Italian in Battle

Otto Berger, large and German, IN
sisted that he was entitled TO a vacant
seat in a Broadway surface car az Four
teenth Street last night John Sazio
slim and Italian, contested the Ger
mans right TO the seat.
Before the discussion was settled the
scene shifted TO the night court, where
Magistrate Wylie, Of good old Yankee
stock, was told how Big Barney Ditsch,
formerly of Belgium, but now OF the
Second Branch Detective Bureau. ably
assisted by Pstrolmsn Donagan, VINO
boasts Of his Irish ancestors, had aided
the German.
Ditsch said that he was a passenger
on the car and saw Sazio hit Berger
and the two clinch. Patrolman Dona-
gan was brought TO the scene on a run,
he said. when he heard the crash OF
several car windows and the screams Of
the women passengers as they fought
70 reach the exits.
Magistrate Wylie sided with the Ger
man Belgian-Irish allies and fined the
Italian So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
Opposition Must Overthrow
Cabinet or Cease Attacks,
Public Believes
Outline of Policy
To Be Asked To-day
Ministerial Changes May De.
lay Debate - Committees
Hamper Premier's Work

Paris, March 12.-The attacks OF the
Opposition in Parliament have pro-
duced a situation of such a character
that both friends and adversaries OF
the government admit to-day that 1t
cannot continue. The general opinion
is that the Opposition, which has re-
sorted to obstruction by refraining
from voting. must overthrow the Cabi-
net and assume responsibility for solv-
ing the problems which form the basis
for its assaults on the ministry, or
else cease its attacks.
Deputy Petitjean, Of Paris. will in
terpellate the Cabinet tomorrow, the
journal" says. on its general policy,
opening the way for a comprehensive
declaration by Premier BRAND as &c
the position of the government. The
Petit Journal" however, says IL is
doubtful whether conclusive debate
will take place tomorrow, or whether
Cabinet changes will intervene, making
ocoSiVh O ANA
one, pending a declaration from q
transformed ministry.
Premier BRAND is in situation. with
reference to the Parliament, similar to
that which preceded his first fall from
power in February, 1911. There is a
well grounded belief that ne may again
be obliged TO retire.
Both houses seem 10 be with NJ.
Rrisnd, yet the committees are against
him, and they are, as they were in 1911,
making it difficult for him TO conduct
affairs. he explained in recent debate
in the Chamber how the committees
and interpellators in both houses were
taking the greater part of the time he
needed for the conduct of the war.
The opinion is expressed in some
quarters that NJ. BRAND would have
fallen long ago had it not been that
the Opposition was not able TO agree on
q successor. No available man stands
cut clearly for the post.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13

TO that country from Germany, under
the old form Of commission, empower
ing the consuls 10 act as extrs-terri-
torial Judges in cases involving citi-
zens Of the United States and theiI
property.
With this question cleared up, the
State Department now has forwarded
another request 70 Germany that th'
four consuls, who have been delayed a.
Munich, be permitted TO depart foi
their new posts in Turkey imme-
diately.
The Ottoman governments proposal
20 issue new commissions, which
would not recognize the "capitula-
tons" was fatty rejected by Ambas-
sado- Elkus on instructions from
Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
Art Commission to Report
To-day on Tilden Statue

The plaster cast statue Of Samuel J.
Tilden, which for a week has stood at
Park Avenue and Thirty-fourth Street
as a subject of public comment, was
taken yesterday to the studio Of W.
Ordway Partridge, at Is West Thirty
eighth Street. The Art Commission OF
the city will, it is understood, make its
final report on the statue to-day. Mr..
Partridge will then begin to cast in
bronze the man who, his party still
believes, was elected President in 1876.
The public was invited TO criticise
the temporary statue for a week, but II
is asserted that no radical change will
be made in the figure. Minor altera-
tions are 10 be made in the marble
base.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
Kaiser's Agent May Be Re-
placed by Andrassy as
Hungarian Premier
Emperor on Guard
Activities of Charles and OH
cial housekeeping Re-
garded as Ominous

London. March l2.-vienna dis
patches. transmitted by the Exchange
Telegraph correspondent at The Hague,
say that great Importance is attached
in Vienna TO an audience given by En-
peror Charles to Count Andrassy,
leader of the Opposition in the Hun
gsrian Parliament. Count Andrassy,
the same advices state, is considered
to be the coming Hungarian Premier.
For some time past reports have
been current that differences had
arisen between Germany and Austria
Hungary. The appointment Of Count
Czernin, Czech by birth, TO the Aus
trian Premiership was considered a
rebuff 10 the Kaiser. Emperor Charles,
il was recently reported, sought a
union with Bavaria in case Of the Cen
tral Powers defeat
The chief agent OF Prussia in the
Austro- Hungarian government to-day
is Count Tisza, the Hungarian Premier
The latter has retained his post in
spite of man severe attacks from diff
ferent quart -. While the house-clean-
ing lnauRufaLeO Dy tne new LHlPeio'
was so thorough that all the high ON
Gals in the empire we're recently re-
placed by new men, Count Tisza kept
his post because Of his proximity to
Berlin.
The report that Count TisLa is to De
retired in favor of Count Andrassy, the
brilliant and more moderate leader OF
the Opposition, is therefore Of ire
mendous importance. Should thii
change occur, it would mean nothing
less than the beginning Of serious dis.
sension between Austria-Hungary and
Germany. The latter would construC
such an act on the part Of the QUA
Monarchy as an attempt 70 release her
self from Prussisn influence and "a
regain her lost independence in the
ewes Of the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
Chinese Congress
Votes for Break
With Germany
Cabinet, Upheld, Promises
Not to Declare War With
out Consulting Lawmakers

Peking, Sunday, March 1.-The SEN
ate, by vote of 1872 70 81, to-day APP
proved the Cabinets decision TO sever
relations with Germany. The House
had given its approval previously by a
vote Of 431 to 81. Il is expected that
the government will take action TO
break of relations tomorrow Mon
day.
The Premier said the Cabinet would
not make q declaration Of war without
submitting its decision to Parliament
The Chinese Foreign Office announced
on February that It would sever Dip
lomatic relations with Germany II the
unrestricted submarine warfare decree
was put into effect. On March the
Chinese Cabinet agreed that relations
should be broken, but President Ii
Yuan-heng refused to accept the deci-
sion and Premier Tusn Chi-jui re-
signed. Three days later, however, the
Premier resumed Office after President
Ii Yuan-heng mad agreed 10 give the
Cabinet full power on condition that
Parliament should vote on the question
of a breach with Germany.
There have been reports from many
sources that China was contemplating
not merely severance of relations, but
an actual alliance with the Entente. A
dispatch from Pekins on March .
stated that the Chinese Foreign Minis
ter was sounding the ministers Of the
Entente as to the conditions under
which the Allies would be willing 70
accept China as a partner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
Keep East Africa,
Demands Smuts
German Colony Immensely
Rich, Says Boer Leader;
Return "Preposterous"

London, March 12.-Lieutenant Cen
emil Jan Christian SHUTS, former com
mander OF the expedition against the
German forces in East Africa and who
recently was made Privy Councillor
arrived fn England to-day. Speaking
Of the situation on the East African
battle front, Lieutenant General SHUTS
said:
"The campaign in Last Africa Is
virtually ended Alter the rainy sea
son in March and April the Germans
will be obliged either TO surrender or
enter Portuguese territory, where the
Portuguese are ready 20 deal with
them
"The operations against the mere
remnant Of Germans will be under
taken by native troops l have trained
because found the white troops were
unable for any length of time to
stand the climate. The natives make
splendid fighting infantry. and at the
close of these operations will be avail
able elsewhere
EAST Africa is enormously valuable
and productive. The Germans spent
millions in developing it, and the mere
suggestion that any part of it should
be returned TO Germany is preposter-
Gus. The native population has stood
magnihcently by Us, and l shudder TO
think what would happen il any part
Of the territory were given back 70
Germany. All the African colonies
would be aghast at the mere idea,
and. moreover, our prestige would suf-
fer materially
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
lancashire Cotton Men to
Omen Attack in Parlia-
ment Tomorrow
Seek Nationalists' Aid
Overthrow Cabinet
Plea for Abolition of Indian
Duties Is Rejected by
Government

ro,son. March 1.-THE new Lloyd
c..-cs government will meet its first
-, struggle in the House of Commons
Wednesday, when Parliament will be
..,.d 20 authorize a new policy IN
,lscing a protective duty on cotton
mods imported into India Special
,,psrations are being made BY al
,,-.iss in anticipation Of critical di'
vision.
II. reply Of J. Austen Chamberlain
Secretary for India, TO a deputstion
-,rrssentinS all sections Of the Lancs
dire cotton industry today seemed to
,uply that the government intended to
,,Ba fast by its decision, in which
80, there would be a straight hghf
s,.zsen the protectiOnists and free
t,.Ssr, in Parliament, and At the mo
rant II is impossible 10 foreses the
rult. the ordinary party cleavage:
hang disturbed by the war.
Reversal Would Be Calamity
NJ. CHAMBERLAIN appealed 10 The
lancashire deputation, saying thai
I,Ss's financial assistance in the VA
vas needed and that the members IN
ririt Of patriotism, ought TO waive
asir objections 70 the cotton duties
which were required 20 enable India u
NE. the interest on midas SoOO'oO'
w loan. Admitting his wish to SCI
Il, tariff revised at the termination o.
he var. the Secretary said:
s. should not be candid if ! left yo'
v,d.- any Misrepresentation regarding
u. sttitude Of myself and the govern
rent To reverse this decision would
calamity for England
TheLancashire men declared that the
Vo7.-unsut's action was the greatest
blow sv,r struck at the cotton industry
IN England and might force the mills
70 ,lo,s down. Mr.. Chamberlain an
sx.rsd that the cotton trade wanted
preferential treatment. 20 which it wa
not entitled.
NJ. Chamberlains reply seems II
leave no loophole for retreat on the
par. Of the government, and should th'
free traders, with the Lancashire mem
bers and the whole body OF National
sts, be able 20 muster sufficient mem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
Turkey Will Not
Limit u. S. Rights

Washington, March i2.-Turkey has
abandoned her attempt TO draw from
the United States recognition of her
abrogation Of the capitulations under
which American citizens in the Otto
man empire and subject TO the laws
Of their own country.
Ambassador Elkus, at Constantine
pie. it became known tonight, has
cabled that the Turkish government
will accept, temporarily" the four
American consuls recently transferred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
S924.OOO Kodak Suit

Gustave c. Gennert, representing the
6rn, Of G.. Gennert, importers Of pho
tographic supplies, brought suit yester'
d.y under the Sherman law 20 recover
damages aggregating $4,000 against
The Eastman Kodak companies Of New
York and New Jersey. He alleges that
although the defendants were adjudged
an Illegal combination and ordered DIS
solved. they have been enforcing re-
bate agreement since that time. to the
injury Of his business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
To Debate Home Rule
Introduction of Irish EST
mates Will Reopen Issue

London, March 12.-The Irish Ns-
tionalists resntered the House Of Com
mons this afternoon and assured them
selves Of another early debate on the
subject OF home rule for Ireland by Sc
curing from the government a promise
that the Irish estimates would be IN
troduced some day next week.
Discussion Of the estimates will pro-
vide an occasion for a debate on the
whole Irish administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
INTERNAL POLITICAL STRIFE STIRRING EUROPEAN CAPITALS

bers the division might resul. N the
defeat OF the gc~ernment, leading to q
general election.
Asquiths Attitnde in Doubt
The Lloyd George administration il.
so largely Unionist in composition that
il is viewed with great suspicion by
the older Liberals, especially with re-
gard TO the question Of tarirend impe-
rial preference.
The Lancashire party contends that
the imposition Of these duties is a
breach of the understanding that moth
ing Of the kind should be done until
after the war. and that the duties will
injure not only the Lancashire trade
but Great Britain's ally, Japan. What
attitude ex-Premier Asquith will adopt
toward the duties is still unknown, but
a large body Of Liberals will follow his
lead. At the present stage neither the
government nor the Lancashire party IS
inclined 20 any compromise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13

civilization with all the resources at
their command.
The dismissal OF Sturmer. however.
was only a partial victory. Protopo-
pof. the hated Minister Of the Interior,
retained mis- post in the Cabinet of Ire
poF. And Rasputin, the pernicious
agent of the dark forces, continued 70
exert his destructive influence on the
Car and mis- family.
The removal Of Rasputin was a vital
necessity 20 the Allies and 20 Russian
democracy. Members Of the Duma,
former Cabinet Ministers and princes
of royal blood combined 20 eliminate
the omnipotent monk.
Sturmer was forced out. Rasputin
was slain. But Protopopof, the shrewd
politician, intrenehed in the citadel OF
reactionism. continued 70 defy the ma
ton and the Allies Unable to con-
clude a separate peace with Germany,
Protopopof chose the longer route
leading 20 the defeat Of the Allies. He
concentrated the governments energies
on the Generalization Of the national
organism.
Working TO Maintain Chaos
To make Russia unfit for fighting is
the aim of the present government.
/ For that purpose the great popular
| organizations working for the fullest
/ prosecution of the war have been ham
pered. blocked and iuterfered with.
/ For that purpose the efficient and be-
/ loved War Minister was replaced by a
nev man and the brilliant Chief of
/ staff, AlexieF, substituted by a COM
parative novice For that purpose the
sessions OF the Duma and the Council
were postponed and suspended MANY
times this winter suddenly and uneI-
/ pectedly.
For the same purpose the Russian
I government made no sincere effort 70
solve the food problem. The great
| public bodies. like the Unions of
Zemstvos and Municipalities, offered
their efficient organizations TO the gov
eminent for the purpose Of regulating
the country's food supplies. The press
and the people hoped that the govern
ment would accept the offer. But the
government did not; for such an &C
: ceptance would eliminate the reigning
chaos. And chaos is what the Cars
| present government desires.
To-day revolution in Russia is no
longer a possibility. but very strong
probability. There is only one way by
which such a catastrophe TO the Allies
can be avoided. That is the dismissal
/ OF Protopopof. A change in the gov
eminent would relieve the tension.
Unless the Car is completely under
the influence OF the dark court clique
Cabinet crisis is 10 be the next de-
velopment in the Russian situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
By ISAAC DON LEVINE

Russia to-day is nearer 70 revolution
than at any other time since the out
break Of the war. The dissolution Of
the Duma and the Imperial Council by
the Gar, following upon the demon
STATIONS that occurred in Petrograd
and Moscow last Saturday, comes as
the climax TO the unparalleled tension
that has prevailed in Russia since the
murder of the monk Rasputin and the
increase in the power of Protopopof.
Minister Of the Interior.
Il is not the food situation, critical
as that is, that is the prime cause Of
the present condition in Russia. II is
the old political struggle between de-
mocracy and bureaucracy that is re-
sponsible for the tremendous clash
which seems about TO break out in the
Slavic Empire.
The Russian bureaucracy has done
its best to precipitate this clash. For
the present government OF the Gar,
representing the Small DuL PObefANA
group Of the remaining extreme reac-
tionarie., has realized that the inter
ests OF reactionism and bureaucracy
are in complete harmony with the in
terests Of Prussianism and the Central
Powers.
Sought Peace With Germany
The Russian bureaucracy, seeing
that its full participation in the war
on the side Of the Allies would mean
its own ultimate destruction and the
triumph Of Russian liberalism, began
TO seek a rapprochement with Germany.
Premier Sturmer, standing for Russian
junkerism, made several attempts to
reach ar understanding with the leu
tons.
But Russian democracy frustrated
these trescherous activities. A wave
Of rebellion shook the nation last No
vember and swept Sturmer out Of his
seat The Duma and the Imperial
Council. backed by the army and the
nobility, emphatically declared their
intention to fight for the cause Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-13
Gar Suspends Duma Sitting;
Revolt Threatens Russia
Bureaucratic Cabinet Striving Crush Liberals and Aie
Germany, Faces Danger of Popular Uprising
Entente Cause Suffers

London, March 12.-The issuance by
Emperor Nicholas Of two ukases sus-
pending the sittings Of the Russian
Dlma and Council Of the Empire is
reported in a Reuter- dispatch from
Petrograd. The sittings will be re-
sumed next month unless extraordinary
circumstances superTene.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-10
REAL ESTATE DEALS
DEALS in DIRT FILED WITH COUN-
TY RECORDER DURING THE
PAST SEVEN DAYS,

Mount Ida Cheese & Creamery Co.
to Emil A. Huebner, lot in Mount Ida,
cons. $1,000.
Mary E. Morrissey to Rose Smith
Lance, land in Bloomington, cons.
$500.
Kate Abing and husband to Lena
Webb, lot in Potosi, cons SIS.
Job Slack to George w. Slack, 12O
acres in town Of Smelser
Peter Berndt, to Charles Baxter, 9
acres more or less in North Lancas-
ter, cons. $1050.
Hazel M. Ramos to John H. Webb,
lots in Platteville, cons. $4,000.
John H. Webb and wife to Geo. E..
Ritter, n. Eastman, w. p Hughes, e.
B. Barnes and A. V. Knapp, trustees
of the Methodist Episcopal church of
Platteville, lot in Platteville, cons
$500.
The Platteville Lead & Zinc Co. to
Charles Kistler and H. E. Stephens, a
tract of land in Platteville, cons. $500.
The Platteville Lead & Zinc Co. to
L. L. Harms, M. P. Rindlaub, H. E.
Stephens, John F. Steinhoff, John Ket-
tier, Frank Waters and L. L. Hake,
land in Platteville, cons. $685..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-10
A PATRIOTIC DUTY;
BUY A LIBERTY BOND

The second Liberty Loan campaign is
on. Every loyal citizen is expected to
do his share. Uncle Sam needs the
money and he is going to get it. Three
billion dollars is $4,000 for each man,
woman and child in the nation. Every
family in the nation must buy at least
$4,000 in bonds to meet the demand
for money. Many families are so
utterly destitute that it is a physical
impossibility for them to procure even
so small sum as $4,000. That means
that others who are better supplied
with wealth must buy larger amounts.
The bonds are in most respects the
equivalent of cash. The former issue
of Liberty bonds are now selling at a
slight premium. The new issue will
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-10
VENERABLE LANCASTER
MAN HAS BIRTHDAY

Warren Hannum celebrated the
ninety-fourth anniversary of his birth
last Thursday, October 4. Mr.. Han
mum, who resides in the southeast
part of the city, has probably resided
in Grant county longer than any 9TH
er man, having come here eighty-two
years ago from New York state, and
has lived here continuously since that
time. Just eighty years ago he car
ried the mail on horseback from Du-
buQue to point north of Darlington
He lived near jamestown for many
years, and for about fifty years past
has resided in Lancaster. Mr.. Han
mum can relate many interesting tales
of early days in Grant county.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-10

be 4 per cent bonds. They are free
from practically all taxation. They
represent a solid and safe investment
and the rate of interest is better than
the savings banks pay. The Herald
has no doubt about Grant county's
ability and willingness to take her al
lotment OF bonds. 1t urges upon it's
readers that they buy cheerfully and
freely. Those who did not get in be-
fore ought to be ready to do their part
this time. 1t is the patriotic duty of
all to invest in these bonds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-10

ago. The funeral was held Monday
with burial at Greenwood. Three chill
dren-Harry E. of Chicago, G. w. of
Denver and Mrs. Will Weber of
atteville-survive. Mrs Chapman
was &c years old and had lived in
Platteville most of her life.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-10
Mrs. E. VI. Patton.

Mrs. E. M. Patton died at her rooms
in Platteville on Monday evening OF
last week. Mrs. Patton, aged 80 years,
was preparing to leave for her daugh-
ter's home in Luverne, Mimi. Evi-
IDENTIFY she had a seizure, as the body
was found fully dressed next morning
The funeral was held Thursday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-10
BENTON MINER KILLED.

George Johns, foreigner AZ years
old, was instantly killed at the Kird
mine near Benton last week. Johns
inadvertently ran into a wire carrying
10000 volts of electricity. His body
was incinerated from the shock.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-10
LOSE LIFE IN SILO.

Dennis Mcmahon, 35, and Roy Hen
ry 30, lost their lives last week on
farm near OcOnomowoc The men
went into silo and did not come out.
Edward Lewandowski, another work
man, jumped in two times and pulled
out the bodies. Gas from the ferment-
ing corn overcame the men. Lewan-
dowski, aware of the deadly gas, held
his breath while in the silo.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-10-10
John ReWey.

John Rewey of Bagley died on Tues
day morning of last week following a
six weeks illness. The funeral and
burial took place at Whig last Thurs
! day.