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Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
THREATEN SHIP F
 NOT SENT ID HOMES

HALIFAX. N. S., March 12.-When the transport Toloa docked here today, with her captain reporting threat by 293 British troops in her steerage, to sink the vessel unless they were put ashore and given transportation to their homes in the United States, steamship officials went aboard to interview the complaining soldiers.
 They found that 90 of the men had sufficient funds to cover their railroad fares and immigration head taxes which were reported to have been insisted upon by American immigration author ities. The. others, it was stated, would be held aboard the ship, which will sail Friday for New York. whither she was bound, after discharging Canadian troops here, when a wireless message recalled her to Halifax to coal, because of the harbor strike at the American port. This order, keeping the men aboard. was issued in spite of the fears expressed by Captain Jackson of vio- lence by the soldiers.
 When the troops, most of which en- listed in the British forces from the United States, and S1 of whom are American born, were discharged from the army they were given $20 and an order on the British consular office at New York for transportation to their homes, the ships officers said Gamb- ling among the men they added. had left most of the funds in the hands of a few
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
ID REORGAN|zE THE
 J. 5. CIVIL SERVICE

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Presi- dent Wilson's determination to reor- ganiZe the civil service commission and the fact that he had asked for the resignation of two members, Harmon w. Craven and Charles M Galloway. became known today with the an nouncement at the White House Of the appointment of two new commission CTS, Martin A. Morrison of Indiana and George R. Wales of Vermont.
 One vacancy in the commission al- ready existed, John A. McIlhenny hay ing having resigned several weeks ago to accept a position in Haiti, but as Mir. Galloway's resignation has not yet been received at the White House, the appointment of the third member was not announced.
 The letters asking for the resigna- ton of Commissioners Galloway and Craven were dispatched just before the president left on his return trip to France and were said to have con- tained no reason for the request. Mir Galloway would make no statement to- night, but said he might have some thing to say tomorrow.
 Friends of the commissioner in con- gress communicated with the president by wireless in an effort to have MT. Wilson withdraw his demand for Mir Galloway's resignation, but it was said at the White House today that an en- tirely new commission would be ap- pointed. No explanation of the presi- dents decision to reorganize the com mission was given.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
.R. R.S NAY HAVE USE
 IF FEDERAL RESERVE

WASHINGTON, March 12-The ex- tent to which the federal reserve sys- tenn can be used in financial opera tions of railroads. pending an appropri- ation by congress, was discussed today between Secretary Glass, Director Gen eral Hines, Governor Harding of the federal reserve board and officers Of the war finance corporation.
 It was not determined whether rail- road notes. secured by railroad admin istration warrants, which may be iss- ued to the roads, might be eligible for rediscount with federal reserve banks. This procedure would open the vast credit reservoirs of the reserve system to the railroad systems, but evidences were that a special rule of the reserve board would be required and members of the board were represented as not anxious to adopt such a rule.
 This left the plans still in an indefi- nite state, to be worked out in further conferences during the next week. To- morrow MT. Hines will meet again with thel railroad executives special com mittee, created yesterday, and with railway equipment manufacturers.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
Name Lawyer To Learn if Czar
 Dead or Alive

NEW YORK, March 12.-Bernard Naumberg, a lawyer, was named to- day by Supreme Court Justice Ben ediet in Brooklyn, as committee of one to ascertain whether Nicho- las Romanoff, former czar of Rus sis, is dead or alive and, if dead, who IS next of kin.
 Tonight Mir. Naumberg is looking for someone who can solve the rid de for him, for on its solution rests the question whether S117,450 judgment which Mir. Naumberg re- gently obtained against MT. Roman off, on behalf of the Marine Trans portation Service corporation, can be collected.
 The corporation, in the early part of the war, transported large quantity of sugar to Russia upon tn eczar's order. Before collection was made, Nicholas was deposed, and according to generally accepted reports, slain.
 Mr.. Naumberg recently learned that the czar had S1,000,0oo on de- posit in the National City Bank here. He obtained court judgment for s117,45o, but upon presenting it at the bank was informed the bank could not pay out any of the fund unless Nicholas was served with notice or was proved dead. He then applied for appointment of a re- ceiver for the fund, hoping to ob- tain satisfaction from the receiver.
 Justice Benedict denied the appi- cation, however, telling MT. Naum- berg # would be necessary first to serve Nicholas with notice, or after proving him dead, to serve notice on his next of kin. The next of kin would be his wife, if she is alive; if not, his children, if alive; if not, Michael Romanoff, his brother, at last accounts, was alive.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
U.S. NAY NOT ACCEPT
 DECREP|T HUN SHIPS

WASHINGTON. March 12.-The American government may not accept the 100000 or more tons of German shipping in Chilean waters. allocated to it by the allied shipping commission Chairman Hurley of the shipping board said tonight final action would depend upon both the condition of the grant and the ships.
 NIT. Hurley explained that the orig nal proposals made when he was m Europe, was for the United States to take over the ships and use them until the peace treaty was signed, when the title to them would be determined. This offer was refused by Mir. Hurley, who believed that their use for so short a period would not justify the board m standing the expense of the repairs.
 Information that the ships finally mad been allotted to this country has just been received at the state department MT. Hurley immediatelysordered an eX- animation of the vessels, to determine the extent of the repairs that would have to be made.
 Three hundred thousand tons of Ger man transatlantic shipping now in German ports have been allocated to the United States. Most of the ships are now in good shape and they will De gotten out as soon as the American crews can be assembled and sent to Germany. German ships which were ialo up in Peru and Uruguay, were chartered some time ago by the United States and are now in operation.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
REFUSE TO PROTECT
 MONROE DOCTRINE

LONDON, March 12.-CBy the Asso- ciated Press) The efforts of oscar Straus of the American League to En- force Peace to have the League of Ma tiOns union favor an amendment to the league of nations covenant, de- signed to safeguard the Monroe doctrine, failed today. The French and English delegates who dominated the confer ence pleaded that the subejct was too far reaching for quick action, while the Chinese protested that it too vitality affected them.
 Mir. Straus proposed an amendment to article ten, providing that should two states threaten war on each other, the nearest great power fin the first instance" was obligated to step in without calling for the assistance of the other great powers. Should this power fail, then it would be a matter for the entire leagues fighting forces to handle.
 The British proposal that article six teen be changed to make any nation which breaks the covenant ipsO facto at war with all the other members of the league, rather than merely commit ting an act of war, as the covenant provides, was defeated on the plea of MT. Straus. who maintained that it conflicted with the constitution of the United States. Whereupon the other delegates said they were glad to drop the matter, as they were unwilling to arouse further feeling in the United States.
 The French and British societies presented many proposed changes, but those agreed upon were relatively un- important The delegates will make use of the points brought out in the present discussion and the decisions reached. in advising the various peace commissions when the covenant comes up for further consideration at the peace conference at Paris.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
REACHESBREST
 1QN|CHT;PAR|S
 IN THE MORNING

BREST, March PA wireless mes sage received here from the U. S. S. George Washington, timed Il: 30 o'clock Wednesday. says the steamer is de- layed and is not expected to reach Brest before o'clock Thursday evening"
 There is stiff breeze blowing here. with heavy seas.
 Responding to message from the mayor of Brest President Wilson agreed to proceed from the quay to the railway station, but the late arrival of the George Washington will likely prevent this. The president will prob ably enter the train at the quay.
 PARIS, March 12.-(By The Associ- ated Press)-President Wilson will be met at Brest by the French minister of marine, George Leygues; Captain Andre Tardieu, Colonel F. N. House. and his son-in-law, Gordon Auchin- closs, who left Paris by special train this afternoon.
 President Poincaire, with a guard of honor and band, will meet President Wilson at the Paris station on his ar rival Friday, probably between II o'clock and noon. The reception will be unofficial and will lack the cere- mony which attended the first arrival of President and Mrs. Wilson in Paris. The steamer George Washington is expected to reach Brest about o'clock ! Thursday night. the president going immediately to a special train which will make a slow trip to the French capital
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
CLOTHING MEN ADJOURN

DENVER. Colo, March 12.-After admitting four other western states to membership, passing resolutions in- dorsing the work of President Wilson in connection with the war and peace settlement, and indorsing good roads legislation now pending. honest adver- usig and electing officers. the fourth annual convention of the Colorado re- tail Clothicrs association ended today
 Wyoming. Utah. New Mexico and Arizona were admitted to membership m the organization and Denver was se- lected as the next meeting place. The Colorado men's apparel club also end cd its Se ssions today
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
-------I-------- COHAlEN DENIES WRIT

NEW YORK, March 12.-A tempo rary injunction sought by Pauline Lewis of San Francisco, to restrain ex- hibition of a photoplay depicting Countess Jeanne von Bernstorff, wife of the former German ambassador to the United States, as an accessory to a murder plot matched by her husband, was denied by supreme court Justice CohaIan here today.
 There is a grave question: said Justice Cohalan, whether the moving party shows such interest as entities her to institute an action of this kind. Under such circumstances, the matter is one for disposition in the trial Of the action <>x-rx-tssxzrz--xzz4
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
Decision Not To Delay

PARIS, March 12.-(By The Associ- ated Press)-The decision 10 withhold the Turkish, West German and Adri- atic boundaries differences from the boundaries commission will not result in delay, as the supreme council prob ably will dispose of them as soon as the boundaries commissions report is com plete and the entire territorial question will be passed on at once, as much con fusion will arise from attempts to do piecemeal work.
 Countries having several boundaries under question would endeavor to make up on one frontier what is denied t1er on another All boundaries will be passed upon and become part of the peace treaty. At least they will be generally outlined but it may he neces- sary to leave minor details to the tech nical commission. which will make sur - Veys and investigations.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
POLISH FOOD RELIEF
 REDUCES D|SC0NTENT

PARIS. March 12.-(By The Asso- ciated Press)-The food relief of Po- land is proceeding smoothly. according to Herbert Hoover today, in spite or the fact that the risk is too great to send trans Atlantic steamers all the way to Danzig, owing to the Baltic not being free of mines. A large proportion of the food is being discharged at Rot terdam and Copenhagen and is then s-shipped in smaller craft to Dan- zig. where the Germans, who are in control from Danzig to the Polish iron tier. are carrying the transportation efficiency. Food is being supplied to the German workmen and to the people of Danzig as an inducement to main tain their effort.
 Thirty weight thousand tons of food stuffs supplied by the American gov ernment were shipped to Danzig in February, and 23.0O0 tons went to War saw. The shipments are increasing daily and there are already signs of great improvement in the situation.
 Bread has dropped from 75 cents to 25 cents a pound and will probably go lower.
 The population of the villages have enough food until the harvest. but the situation of four million inhabitants oi the towns will continue to be serious until the arrival of supplies. Discon- tent is decreasing with the spread of relief and the Polish government is growing stronger under this evidence of allied support.
 Special efforts are being made tC feed debilitated children. Milk and other food for the young children are being hurried into the country.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
ID CONNECT 0'LEARY
 WITH ALBERT CHECK

NEW YORK, March 12.-The Ameri- can Truth society, co-defendant with Jeremiah O'Leary and publishers of Bull. on charges of seditious utterances, received from Dr. Heinrich Albert, fi- nancial director here of the German em- bassy, in the early days of the European war. a check for s3,00O, according to testimony today in the federal court. O'Leary and his council made a de- termined effort to prevent introduc- ton ofetestimony regarding the $3,000 check, but Judge Hand overruled their objections. On motion of the defense. however. he reminded the jurors that the check did not bear on it's face any indications of it's source. other than that it was drawn by the cashier of Speyer and company.
 The government then introduced tes- tlmony designed to establish a close connection between O'Leary, Madame de Victoria. the German agent, and J, Willard Robinson, who the government contends went to Europe as courier for Madame de Victorica, at the in- stance of O'Leary.
 Charles A Marlin, a United States steamboat inspector, testified he had seen OLeary in restaurants with Karl Roediger, a German-born American citizen, who is under indictment on a charge of treason.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
COW S0UeS Mrs. Lemon;; Friends
 Rescue " Me1lc0n

SAN BERNARDlNO, Cal, March 12-Elisio CardiIlo, a Mexican, was placed in the county 6ai here charged with being an insane per- son, following his appearance at the ranch of O. J. Lemon, near Barstow. Mrs. Lemon Was alone at home when the Mexican appeared and according to her statement, the man attempted to attack her. She seized a rifle but the cartridge jammed and as the man was ap- preaching, she ran into a corral where some cattle were being kept. The cattle knew her and did not molest her, but when the man fol- lowed her into the enclosure the cattle forced him into. narrow corner and held him until Mrs, Lemon summoned neighbors, who drove off the cattle and rescued the Mexican.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
REVISE MINING GRANTS

WASHINGTON, March 12.-The Mexican bureau of mines has ordered a revision of all mining concessions granted by the Mexican government. The new Mexican constitution provides that mining concessions not developed are forfeited to the government and become "nationalized."
 Statistics compiled by the bureau of mines and included in statement reaching Washington today. show that since 1910. a total of 9.517 mining claims have been filed in the various states.
 "If we add to these the concessions granted under the Diaz regime" the statement said, we get S6,000 grants, of which only 5000 or 5000 have been developed"
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
SUPREME COUNCIL
 RESERVES BOUNDARY
 QUESTIONS FUR SELF
Jugo-Slav-Adri- atic Lines Among List - Also West German Limits - Action Will Not Delay Decision

PARIS. March 12.-CBy The Associ- ated Press)-The council of the five great nations has decided that the question of the Turkish boundaries shall not be passed upon by the boun- daries commission, but shall be acted upon by the supreme council
 The boundary between Albania and Jugo- Sloval1ia also has been reserved for action by the supreme council, and will be considered together with the entire Adriatic question and the deiim- itation of the boundaries of Italy and Jugo- -Slovakia.
 The west German boundary also has been reserved for action by the su- preme council because of it's many complexities.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
CHARLES SERIOUSLY ILL

GENEVA. March 17.-(By the Asso- ciated Press)-The former Emperor of Austria, Charles. is seriously, i'll from a nervous breakdown, according to a dispatch from Innsbruck His wife, Zita. is employing every means to leave Austria for the Riviera, but has bee nunable to obtain French pass ports. She also is said to be in bad health.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
YARD GRANTS HALF HOLIDAY

SAN FRANCISCO. March 12.-An- nouncement that one Oakland shipyard
 had given in to the demands of the ma chinists for a Saturday half holiday, was made by officials of the union here today. Between 5000 and 10000 ship yard and contract shop workers are out in the san Francisco bay region. because of differences over the Satur- day half holiday The name of the shipyard alleged to have granted thq concession was not announced. r
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
NEWS EPITOME
FOREIGN

Informal meeting of league societies in London refuse to protect Mon roc doetrins Returning British soldiers, residing in United States, threaten ship if not sent home. German troops are slowly and sure ly clearing Berlin of the Sparta cans.
 Relief afforded Poles is reducing dis content.
 Hun delegates not to be allowed to reside in the city of Paris. President Wilson reaches Brest to- night.
 Supreme council to settle boundary disputes in general meeting.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
BOLSHEVIkI FIGHT AT NIGHT

ARCHANGEL March 1o.-(By The Associated Press)- The bolsheviki forces adopted new tactics last night, carrying out night bombardment Of the allied positions on the railway front. The enemy shelled these posi- tions from II o'clock until 1 in the morning, without doing any damage.
 Quiet prevails on the Vaga and other sectors
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
SEATTLE YARDS WORKING

SEATTLE, Wash. March 12-Air gun riveters, silent in the Seattle ship yards for weeks, today started the pre- Jude to the great industrial reopening that will again be heard along Elliott Bay here, when the yards get into full action again. The plants opened yes terday after being closed since Janu- ary 21 by s.6.,e.
 Strikers are being taken back by the yards and shops as rapidly as possible. Today approximately 4,0O0 more men, including workers of nearly every craft. were reemployed.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
TO KEEP HUNS
 OUT IF PARIS

PARIS, March 12.-(By The Associat- ed Press)-When the time for the sign ing of the peace treaty arrives, 1t IS understood, Germany's representatives will be housed in one of the palaces at Versailles and will not be permitted to enter Paris, as the French government does not care to undertake to afford protection to Germans in Paris.
 While the German signatories will not actually be prisoners and must not be treated as such, public sentiment against Germany is so high in Paris that the French government is unwilling to risk unpleasant incidents which might occur, were the official German repre- sentatives to appear publicly.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
CAR STRIKE PARALYZES

NEWARK, \. J.. March 12.-At the close of the first day of the strike on the lines of the Public Service Railway company, involving nearly 4,500 men and women employed as motormen and conductors, both sides claimed to have gained a tactical advantage. The union men said the strike had paralyzed traf- fife in nearly one hundred and fifty mu- nicipalities, while officials of the corpo- ration declared they had operated about fifteen per cen. of their cars.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
DESIGNATE VASSAR GIRLS

NEW YORK, March 12-Seven young women sent to France as a Red Cross unit, organized by Vassar College. have been designated by the French govern ment to take charge. of relief work at Verdun, it was announced lere tonight. They will begin Saturday the relief of refugees who have been forbidden until now to return to the desolate district which was the scene of such desperate fighting.
 The group is under the direction of Miss Margaret Lambie of New York City
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
Hints Monroe Doctrine PaSSe
 Would Revise

BUENoS AIRES. March 12.- Commenting on the fate of the Monroe doctrine as involved in the league of nations covenant, La Raison says:
 "The question is whether world solidarity is contrary to the Mon roe doctrine. # so, it is not time to revise the theory that it is not susceptible of modification and correction in the face of the new world necessities?
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
LOCAL

Twenty-fifth annual conference of Q Congregational Church of Arizona starts in Phoenix. Annual meeting and banquet of Phoenix Chamber of Commerce at Woman's Club tonight. coroner's jury clears boy of blame in accidental killing of companion. Governor Campbell vetoes election code bill.
 Quarrel ends in fatal shooting at healthseekers' camp. Mrs. May Glenn to stand trial Friday on-shzras- -ef murder of husband.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
GERMANS CLEAN UP
 SPARTACANS SLOWLY.

BERLIN, Monday, March 10.-(By the Associated Press). The progress of the government troops against the spartacans necessarily is slow, owing to the need of thoroughly cleaning up the reconquered parts of the city. This means that Lichtenburg probably can not be reached inside of two days. The populace of Lichtenburg is suffering severely from hunger as a result of footing.
 The second important spartacan stronghold is Weissensee. a suburb of Berlin. The spartacans also are strongly entrenhed in Copenic6, Neu- kolin and Rummelsburg.
 The correspondent today talked with a colonel of the government forces who estimated the spartacans at about 3, GOO. He admitted, however, that his figures were merely guesswork. The colonel said that in addition to heavy and light artillery the spartacans have scores of machine guns.
 The government troops are advanc- ing in four columns-Colonel Rein hardts division to the north; General von Roden's marines in the middle, with guard of cavalry and cavalry and riflemen next southWard, and Gen eral Huelsen's volunteers from the di- rection of Schoenberg. Their conduct and discipline are exemplary.
 The eastern and southern parts of the city are still closed to all traffic. The inhabitants are suffering great privations.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
MARINE PLANS READY

WASHINGTON. March 12.-Chair- man Hurley of the shipping board an nounced tonight that a tentative plan TOT the future ownership and opera ton ok the American merchant ma ri pss WQpiq be ready for submission to ee0GHfsfs}y March s1.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13
READY TO TRY | w. w.

WICHITA, Kans., March 12.-The jury which will hear the cases of 32 alleged members of the l. w. w, on trial in federal court here, charged with violation of the espionage act. was oi)- tained tonight. Eleven jurors are
Arizona republican., 1919-03-13

President Lowell and Senator Lodge were said to have completed arrangements for a debate on the constitution of the league of na- tions. The debate was scheduled to occur last night in Boston. No report Of it was received by Asso- ciated Press last night and no reason given for it's postponement, if it was postponed. President Lowell is one of the foremost sup porters of the league plan and re- gently finished tour of the United States in company with ex- President Taft, organizing senti- ment in it's behalf.