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Evening star., 1918-07-12
SACNNG Of CONSULATE
FACTS HAY TO TURKS
Government Informs U. S. of Diff
fculty in Probing Tabriz Out
rage Reported June IS.

Turkey has Informed the United
States. through the Swedish foreign
Office. that SO far the facts as to the
reported seizure of the American con-
sulate and sacking of an American
hospital at Tabriz. Persia. by Turkish
soldiers. have not been ascertained.
but that 1t will be done at the earliest
possible moment
The United States asked for an ex-
PLANTATION of this incident, which. II
regular Ottoman troops were involved.
might mean a declaration of war.
through both Spanish and Swedish
diplomatic channels.
The attack was reported June 1s by
the Spanish consul. who took charge
Of the consulate when the American
consul. with a large party of Ameri-
cans and other foreigners. left the
Persian city at the approach Of the
Turks.
Minister Morris at Stockholm re-
ported today that the foreign Office
had informed him the inquiry of the
Ottoman government until July 5.
Then the matter was presented with
a request for a telegraphic reply.
which now has come in the form of
the statement that an investigation
is proceeding.
It is assumed here that the Turkish
government actually is having great
forces in Persia, and it will be par
ticularly hard to obtain the facts II
the Tabriz outrage was committed
by Kurds or other irregulars.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
But One ''BootIegger"
Case in Court Today;
"TaII Grass" Subterfuge

There was a lull in "bootlegging"
cases in Police Court this morning.
notwithstanding that forty-two al
legged liquor vendors are now i'm
patiently awaiting Jail sentences.
One lone alleged "bootlegger" was
arraigned this morning before Judge
Mcmahon on a charge of Selling
liquor to soldiers" He is John Will
liams, colored. who was arrested last
night by Policeman T. S. Delany Of
the fourth precinct.
Williams. it is said. sold a half pint
of liquor to a soldier via the tall
grass route" The police say that the
negro received 81 from a soldier and
placed the half pint on a vacant lot
in some tall grass. where the soldier
found II.
BY using this method Of disposing
of their wet goods, the police say.
the "bootleggers" believe they can
evade the law. When arraigned be-
fore Judge Mcmahon. Williams en-
tered a plea of not guilty and de-
manded a jury trial.
A jury in Judge McMahon's court
yesterday convicted Hannah Cook.
west. of selling liquor to soldiers"
Counsel for the defendant made a
motion for a new trial. causing the
sentence to be stayed five days.
The woman was arrested on June
7 by Sergt ]. L. Kilmartin of the
fourth precinct and accused of Selling
liquor to Private Bloomer of the En-
gineer Corps, stationed at Washing
ton barracks.
Thirty three cases against Illicit
liquor vendors are now awaiting trial
in the District branch of the Police
Court, while nine are awaiting dis
position in the United States branch.
Assistant District Corporation Coun-
sci Ringgold Hart today stated that
he was determined to clear the court
liquor calendar and has set all the
cases for next week. Ten have been
set to be tried Wednesday, eight on
Thursday and fifteen Friday.
An effort also will be made by pros
ecuting officers in the United States
branch to dispose of the cases await
ing trial in that branch before the
latter part of next week.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
REPORTED $40 WHEAT
WILL BRING VETO OF BILL

Members of Congress were inform
ed today that President Wilson has
begun drafting a message to Con-
gress vetoing the s2s,ooo.ooo agri-
cultural appropriation bill because of
the amendment providing for in
creasing to $2.4o per bushel the gov
ernment's minimum guarantee for
wheat. Although an attempt may be
made by members from wheat-pro-
ducing states to override the veto, 1t
is generally believed the bill will be
re-enacted with the wheat amendment
eliminated.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
H|NDENBuRG IS ILL.,;
LUDENDORFF SUCCEEDS
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, July ia Dutch trav-
eler from Germany. says dispatch
from The Hague to tho Exchange
Telegraph Company. declares the ru-
NOR has spread all over Germany that
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg is i'll
and is unable to participate in the
work at the army headquarters.
The military duties there have been
taken over entirely by First Quar-
termaster General Ludendorff. Ger
man newspapers, the traveller says.
are not permitted to mention the
rumor.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
FEDERAL LAW FOR
|. D. c. BOOTLEGGERS
Three Men and Two Women
Are Indicted by the
Grand Jury.
INSPECTORS ARE ACTIVE
INSPECTORS ARE ACTIVE
Pay First, Then Find
Liquor, Newest Idea

The latest scheme adopted by
bootleggers to defy the law
wns disclosed this morning in
Police Court.
After finding prospective
buyer, II was shown. the boot
logger accepts the pay for the
whisky. and instead of present.
ing the thirsty person with his
liquor places 1t I'm the hollow
of some nearby tree or in tall
grass. After the bootlegger has
gone the thirsty one procures
the liquor and goes on his way.
There fs no Law against "hnd-
ing" liquor.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
STRIKE HOLDS UP WORK
ON GOVERNMENT PISTOLS

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, July 12.-
Between 500 and 900 employees OF. the
Smith & wesson Company. pistol
manufacturers. struck today upon the
refusal of the company to grant de-
mands for higher wages and better
working conditions, and theA rein
statement of several shop stewards
discharged yesterday. The company
ID WoFkinG Oh EoVernment contracts.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
FRANCES DAY FOR j. S.
Senate Unanimously Urges Bastile
Observance and Sends Fra
ternal Greetings.

A resolution introduced by Senator
Walsh Of Montana urging citizens of
this country to observe Bastile day
on July IA as "a mark Of special re-
gard for our ally" France, and ex-
tending to that country tho frater-
nal greetings" of the United States
was today adopted unanimously by
the Senate. A copy Of this resolution
is to be transmitted to the French
government by the Secretary of State.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
President Signs Prison Bill.

President Wilson today signed the
bill providing for the equipment of
the United States penitentiary at At
lanta, Ga. for the manufacture Of
government supplies and the compsn-
sation Of prisoners Tor this work
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TO RANK AS REAR ADMIRAL
Capt. George R. Clark Nominated
Navy Judge Advocate General.

Capt. George r. Clark was NOM
mated today by President Wilson to
be Judge advocate general of the
Navy, with rank of rear admiral. for
q term Of four years.
Capt, Clark was detailed to the posi-
ton some time ago s.a--....
Evening star., 1918-07-12
TURK CAPITAL TARGET
FOR BRITISH BOMBS

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Julyl2.-Air force
contingents acting with the
British navy dropped a half ton
of bombs upon the city of Con-
stantinople on July 7, it was an
nounced by the admiralty today.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
Penalty, Both Prison and Fine.

The section of the internal revenue
law alleged to have been violated by
"bootlegging" is known as 3242 A, and
provides that for each offense of SELL
ing liquor without paying the revenue
tax an offender may be fined not less
than S100 nor more than $4,000, and
imprisoned not less than thirty days
nor more than two years.
Assistant United States Attorney Arth
called attention TO the wording of the
law, which makes the sentence both
fine and Imprisonment ana does not
leave to the discretion of the court to
accept a fine only. Persons already
sentenced under the Sheppard law, the
prosecutor declares, may also be in
dicted for violating the internal revenue
law and become subject to penitentiary
imprisonment for term not to exceed
two years
Evening star., 1918-07-12
Says Germany Is self-Excldded.

PARIS, July 12-Germany has ex-
cluded herself from the society of ma
tions and will remain outside of 1t as
long as she is embarrassed by mill
tarism and the door will not be opened
until she has changed, says Andre fe-
bey, who is writing a report on a
league Of nations for the foreign affairs
committee Of the chamber Of deputies.
Deputy Lebey adds:
1.-THE allies have organized at Yer
sailles an interallied war council: why
should they not organize there an inter-
allied committee-to study the idea Of q
league of nations? This would be a
sort Of small sized interallied peace
parliament to do for peace what the war
council seeks to do for war. The two
actions are parallel and complimentary.
This first international parliament would
be the germ Of q league Of nations.
Why not seize on the occasion of the
anniversary Of July IA to create it,"
Evening star., 1918-07-12
u. s. FL|ERSARE
CAPTURED BY HUNS
Both Gen. Pershing and Ber.
lin Report Loss of Ameri-
can Planes.
HUN RAID is FAILURE

Five American airplanes which went
on a bombing expedition have failed
to return, Gen. Pershing's commu-
nique reported today.
Berlin reported yesterday five Amer
'can airplanes in German hands.
Started to Bomb coblenz.
Gen. Pershing's communique was the
first announcement from American
sources of the loss Of the machines.
1t gave no details, but yesterday 8
report from Berlin, which came by
way Of London, declared that the five
machines were part of a squadron of
six which started out to bomb Cob
lenz. The crews of the airplanes. the
German report said, were taken pris-
oners.
Text Of Pershing's Communique.
The communique follows:
HEADQUARTERS AMERICAN EX-
PEDITIONARY FORCES. July TO-
Section Ain the Vosges a raid at
tempted by the enemy broke down
with losses before our lines had been
reached. The day passed quietly at
other points.
''As the result of a bombing ex-
pedition last evening five of our ma
chimes are missing"
Evening star., 1918-07-12
BAN ON SOLDIERS
KIN IS EXPLAINED
Gen. March Says Americans
Rule Is Similar to That
Adopted by Allies.
,DETRIMENT NEAR ARMY
By DAVID LAWRENCE.

Copyright. 1918. by the New York Evening
Post Company.
Shall the wives and relatives of
American troops abroad be permitted
to go to France in the Red Cross, Y. NJ
C. A. and other activitiesf
The War Departments ruling against
it has been source of controversy,
especially among those who think that
graduate nurses should not be barred
from service simply because kinsfolk
happen to be in the Army.
There has been a steady drive on
through members of the Senate and
House. who on behalf of millions of
interested constituents have sought
to know the reasons of the govern
ment and if modification was not
possible.
Holds Positive Views.
Lieut.. Gen. Peyton c. March chief
of staff OF the United States Army,
has very positive views on the sub
ject. and it was after consultation
Department came to the present deci-
sion What Gen. March says, however.
to the many organizations, including
the Red Cross and Y. NJ. c. A, who
have been beseeching him to change
his policy is based also on his own
forces in France in the period that
elapsed before relatives of the troops
were barred.
II want to make it clear" he de-
clares. that the Army welcomes the
service of women abroad. They are
Cross and the Y. m c. A. and have
done and can doS suoh to help on
the other side. But we have found
It necessary to make ntsitation for
exactly the same reasons which
actuated the British and French au-
Interest Of Soldiers Divided.
"At first there was no Limitation.
And the wives and relatives of Brit
ish officers and men crowded the
villages and towns back of the lines,
At the very time when a German
drive was being made. the interest
of the officer and soldier was di-
vided. If his wife and relatives
were near part of the line that was
being attacked, he worried about their
safety. They, on the other hand,
tmportuned the commanding officers
for permission to find their relatives
at the front and determine if they
were safe.
FINALLY the British government
was compelled, as military measure,
to prevent the wives. daughters and
sisters of men in the army from GO
ing to France. Why, the wife of a
French officer, even IL she is only
ten or fifteen miles from her hus-
bands post, cannot get permission to
see him.
so we adopted the same rule. AS
a matter of fact, we had some ex-
perience of our own when 1 was
abroad. I was In command of a camp
at the time that air raids and at
tacks were being made around Paris.
Many of the officers and men had
wives or sweethearts in Paris 1 was
overwhelmed with requests for fur
loughs by the men themselves, who
Evening star., 1918-07-12
CONGRESS CONTROL
IS CAMPAIGN ISSUE
"PoIitics Is Not Adjourned
in 160 Debatable
Districts.
SHARP FIGHTS FORECAST
BY N. o. MESSENGER.

That politics is not adjourned"
sine die at least in some sections of
the country is shown by reports in
dicating very spirited contest this
fall for the next House of Represent
atives.
According to the most carefully
prepared estimates from both politi-
cal camps. there are about 16O con-
gressional districts, which in the
election next fall are to be regarded
as fighting ground" That is to say.
in that number of districts the out
look is such that both political par
ties are encouraged to contest. with
reasonable expectation of possible VIC
tory.
Among these are some districts
which are classed as perilously close.
Some districts now represented in the
House by democrats are regarded as
in danger of being captured by the
republicans, and vice versa
1t is estimated that the democrats
have about twenty of such districts
and the republicans about thirty. The
republicans are charged with the
greater number through the menace
OF the Non-Partisan League and the
socialist vote, the theory being that
the leaguers and the socialists will
draw more heavily from the republi-
can than the democratic vote.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
Total Is Very Large.

The money which is alleged to have
been used to control the stock of the
New York Evening Mail. according to
Deputy Attorney General Becker's be;
lief. is only a small portion Of great
sums, said to aggregate millions
which German agents used in this
country to influence, public opinion Sc
it would be favorable to Germany.
The purchase of control of newspaper
columns is said to be only one phase
of the inquiry.
had accounts in sixteen New York
banks, Mr.. Becker said. The total of
these deposits, none of which came
from Germany, for the reason that
sale of German bonds in America
supplied funds considered sufficient
for the propaganda purposes, has not
yet been learned.
Successfully Concealed.
The reason. Mr.. Becker added. was
because of the successful methods of
concealment pursued by Won Bern
storff and Albert, through a system
of drawing only cashiers checks in
transferring accounts and making
payments.
These transferrals were frequently
made overnight as further means OF
camouf1age.
Evidence indicated further, Mr..
Becker declared, that large sums were
sent to South America for propaganda
work in Latin American countries.
This phase of the inquiry has as yet
been only little developed.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
investigators on Trail Of
Propaganda Agents Think
Money All From Here.
PART OF FUNDS SENT
TO SOUTH AMERICA
Bernstorf and Albert, Say New
York Officials, Had Accounts
in Many Banks.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. July 1.-THE trail of
German propaganda financed in Amer
lea by money raised in this country
through the sale of German war bonds
is still one which is long and unex-
plored by the American investigators.
it was learned authoritatively here
today.
Count Won Bernstorff and DIR. Helm
rich Albert, who was German COM
mercial attache in the United States.
were gwen carte blanche by the Ger
man government, according to evi-
dence declared to have been uncov-
cred by the New York state attorney
generals Office.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
Five Persons Indicted.

While only five persons are indict-
ed, it is understood that the inspectors
have presented to United States At
torney Laskey and Assistant United
States Attorney Arth evidence against
a dozen other persons who have been
retailing" intoxicants in Washing
ton. Other indictments are expected
next week.
Those against whom indictments
were returned are: Rachael E. At
kins and her husband, William r. At
kins; John Schun, Mamie Hawley and
Charles Williams. The accused are
all colored, it is stated.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
Foreign Policy Not to Change.

AMSTERDAM, July l1.-Although
nothing definite has been done re-
garding the successor Of DR.. Rich
ard Won Kuehlmann, the German for
eign minister, it is certain there will
policy. says. the Nord Deutsche Allge-
meine Zeitung. in discussing DR.. Won
Kuehlmann's resignation. 1t continues:
"The fact that there will be no change
proves untrue the statement that DR..
Won Kuehlmann retired because his
policy suffered shipwreck. His policy
was to assure the fatherland speedy
and honorable peace and this aim re-
mains the immediate task of his sue
cessor. II the latter's policy should diff
fer in detail from DR.. Won Kuehlmann's g
it cannot be called more patriotic or
better"
Evening star., 1918-07-12
Close Division to Continue.

AS the present division between the
two parties in the House is SO close
as to be practically a draw, measured
by party standards. the fight for the
next House narrows down to the
probability of control by very small
majority, score of districts possibly
determining the political complexion
The outcome is made more dubious
by the absence of clearly defined is
sues between the parties. 1t may
prove to be contest largely of per-
sonality; a choice between two can
didates on the ground of their per-
sonal capacity for the place, their
loyalty to the government and their
standing in the community rather
than between eXponents of democracy
and republica anism as heretofore de-
fined in the political dictionary.
Evening star., 1918-07-12

Continued on Second Page.)
Evening star., 1918-07-12
READY TO RECEIVE
PEACE PROPOSALS
HertIing Says Enemy Tenders
Must Show Spirit of
Sincerity.
STRUGGLE MUST GO ON

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, July 12.-There is the
closest union between the political
leaders of Germany and German army
headquarters regarding their readi-
ness to receive peace proposals from
the allies, If they are offered in a
spirit of sincerity. This statement was
made in the reichstag by Imperial
Chancellor Won Hertling, says an Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch from Co.
penhagen.
Evening star., 1918-07-12

Federal prosecution of "bootleggers"
in the District of Columbia was inau-
gurated today by the grand jury re-
turning indictments against two wom-
en- and three men on charges of violat-
ing the internal revenue law.
The offense alleged is the conduct
of the business of a retail liquor
dealer without having paid the spe-
cial tax required by law.
The indictments are the result of an
investigation by internal revenue in
spectors sent from Baltimore, who
have looked into the sale of liquor in
Washington for the past three weeks
Evening star., 1918-07-12
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy tonight: tomorrow
fair: little change in temperature.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm. today-Highest, 81, at
pm. yesterday; lowest. e2. at $500
am. today.
Full report on page 8.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
Peace with Finland.

sia has agreed to enter into peace
negotiations with Finland, which had
expressed, through the German gov
ernment, desire to arrange peace
treaty with Russia.
The bolshevik government made
for a negotiation looking to the set
tlement of relationsi between the two
countries late In May. It was later
announced that Russia was preparing
to cede to Finland strip Of land
the Firms would be provided with an
ice-free port on the Arctic ocean. The
Finnish government. headed by Judge
lContinVed on Second Ka8e.l
Evening star., 1918-07-12

The Associated Press fs exclusively entitled to
the use for republication Of all news dispatches
credited to It not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication Of special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1918-07-12

BERLIN. via London. July 1.-THE
text of the official statement reads:
Throughout Thursday there was
vived frequently in the evening. "A
strong advance by the enemy north
east of Bethune was repulsed.
There has been lively artillery
activity between the Aisne and the
Marne. Partial attacks launched by
the enemy from the forest of Villers-
Cotterets pressed back our posts in
the Savieres region.
Five American airplanes Of q
squadron of six, intending a raid on
Coblenz. fell into our hands Thurs
clay. The crews were taken ptiaoneI.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
To Prosecute Reforms.

Chancellor Won Hertling told the
reichstag main committee that the
government intended vigorously TO
prosecute the reforms already begun.
He commented on the problems in the
east and in the west. and concluded
with remarks on the governments
future program regarding the declara-
ton made in November, 1917, which
had been accepted by large major
ity in the reichstag.
The change in the foreign ministry.
the chancellor said. was not caused by
any real differences of opinion, but
arose out of personal discussions re-
vealing matters which should not be
mada nuhlic.
Evening star., 1918-07-12
German Foreign Policy.

The program of Germany's foreign
policy, the chancellor added, was laid
down in Germany's reply to the Sapal
peace note and 1t would be adhered
to. That would be righteous peace,
and Germany has not and will not
change her policy. however strong
the idea of destruction was expressed
in speeches in allied countries.
The recent utterances of President
Wilson and Foreign Secretary Bal
four, he continued, forced Germany
to continue the struggle.
Admiral Won Hintze, the new Ger
man foreign secretary, in succession
to Won Kuehlmann, made binding
declaration to Count Won Hertling
that he was willing in every way to
follow the imperial chancellor's pol
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-09-28
Senator Shoots Surrender.

Senator SMooT Is good fighter,
skilful and persistent. but in one
battle which he has waged long and
hard and bravely he now admits de.
feat and surrender.
When Senator KEypR1cK Of wyo-
ming recently presented a long petit.
ton and asked that 1t be printed in
the Record Senator SMooT and Sena.
tor SMITH of Arizona made their Gus.
tomary objection to such useless ex.
travagance and waste Of white pa
per, and asked that the petition be
referred to the appropriate commit
tee. This reference would have
served every useful and proper pur.
pose and preserved to the petitioners
every right of petition constitution
ally guaranteed. But the Wyoming
Senator persisted in his demand; 1t
would tickle the vanity Of the signers
to see their names in the Record
The two faithful DIRECTORS carried
their fight TO unusual length in such
a matter, to vote by roll call, and
were defeated, thirty.nine Senators
voting to print the petition, fourteen
voting against it.
Then, war weary mi disguised,
Senator SMoor surrendered, saying:
Mr.. President, I simply want to
give notice to the chairman of the Com.
niittee on Printing that hereafter !
shall not object to requests to print in
the Record Senators can present stun
that win require q thousand pages OF
tho Record each day. as far a. I am
personally concerned. do not want the
chairman of the Printing Committee to
expect me hereafter to object to anything
being printed in the Record. Let us
notify the country that the Con1resstonal
Record is open to exploit the Views OF
any one upon any question"
So some prominent citizens" OF
Wyoming will see their names In the
Record, and greatly rejoice thereat,
though aware that they have made
more acute the nationwide shortage
of print paper.