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Show Slio Oaily and Sunday, for Fifteen GonSs a Uoofr, fho Oroates! Kouspaoor Bargain in Iho Urea! "llfosi Euorald-RGpubllca- n, ; ZTT sir-- Salt Lake Sme Iter Settlements Lead, 7.50. THE jSilver. 71V'2c oz. "ArTTP AT; Copper (Cath.), $28,925. iZinc (St Louis)t $15.25. Inter-Mounta- in Vol. 12. No. 21. Ford Welcomes Suit INSANITY TO BE Challenges Navy Body WAITE'S DEFENSE Wants Records Shown IN MURDER CASE I EVEN , BATTLE MRS. HORTON DESCRIBES MAN'S DUAL CHARACTER I Germans Take Fort Douaumont Under Rain of Shot and Shell Which Enormous Inflicts Losses French Recapture Trenches Lost at Cumieres Casts Sorrowing Glances at X n. SOME, ARTILLERY d'Assa IS LOST May 24. Under a rain LONDON, and shell, which inflicted cnormoiw losses, the Germans have again taken Fort Douaumont, north-caof VerVlun, from the French. As though to even the score some- TIIOWPSOX, . Across Their Border Southeast of Trent, Italians Are" Endeavoring to Hold Fortified Line and Heights Val JT avy League. Henry DETROIT. Mich.. May 24. letter to replied by . a M. Robert from Thomptelegram son, president of the Navy league 'at Washington, in which Thompson notified him that the league had begun suit for $100,000 against Ford. The stilt alleging libel is based upon charges which It Is claimed that Mr. Ford in hie campaign against preparedness made league. against the in his reply agrees to Mr. Ford have his appearance as defendant In the case entered, provided the Navy league will bring all of Its records Into court and immediately place on the witness stand "for examination its officers and such of its contributing members as we may designate." Driven the 31. President AUSTRIANS KEEP UP VIOLENT OFFENSIVE of st Launch Boom of Fairbanks for President what, however, the French in spirited counterattacks northwest of Verdun recaptured from the Germans trenches on the southern outskirts of the village of Curriicres "which the Germans Hoosier Republican Leaders had occupied in the late fighting, and -Open Preconvention Camalo stopped with their artillery several attempts of the Germans to de" paign at Chicago. bouch from the village. 24. Charles W. The fighting around Fort Douaumont CHICAGO. Maypresidential boom was furious, the Germans launching: attack after attack against the fort, emwas brought to Chicago today by ditwo others fresh among ploying James I. Goodrich, national comvisions of Bavarians. Several times the attacks were put down with heavy losses, but finally the Germans succeeded In reoccupying the pclnt of vantage which they had held virtually since the commencement of the Verdun offensive until the French drove them out several days ago. The French still retain the immediate approach to the Xart. S AnNtrlan Offensive Continue. On the Austro-Italla- n front the Aus- - trians from the Lake Garda region to the Val Kugana district are keeping up their violent offensive against the Italians. DMren across their border southeast of Trent, the Italians are endeavoring to hold a fortified line'from Asiago to Arsiere and the heights east of the Val d'Assa. Home admits that in effecting their retreat across the border the Italians destroyed artillery which it was Impossible to withdraw. As an outgrowth of recent talk of peace, Sir Edward Grey has reiterated in the house of commons that the time is not yet ripe for peace. It was the dutj- of diplomacy to maintain the solidarity of the entente allies, he said, until a stage of the war had been reached where the prospect of on t'agv 2.) main-(Continu- ed mitteeman and Republican nominee for governor of Indiana. Headquarters will be opened either tomorrow or Friday and an active preconvention campaign launched for the Indiana candidate. Mr. Goodrich will be aided in the management of the Fairbanks camchairman paign by Will H. Hays, of the Republican state committee of Indiana; Edward C. Toner, former Progressive state chairman, and Horace C. Stlllwell. Mr. Goodrich issued a statement in which he said: ' "Mr. Fairbanks public record Is sound on Americanism and preparedness and every other live issue. He stands for an adequate preparedness for national defense, the defense, the paredness for national the restoration of the American and flag to ocean trade routes necessary organization to market our wares in the commercial cen- ters of the world. His nomination for President would insure the election of two Republican United States senators from Indiana in November." Janes A. Harris, national committeeman from Oklahoma, was another arrival. "Colonel Roosevelt has many friends In our state and there is some sentiment for Hushes." said Mr. Harris. Prisoner While Telling About Their Relations, Which She Avers Were Purely Platonic WIFE'S EVIDENCE IS HEARD Nt:Y YORK, May 24. Sinn Fein President Awaiting Sentence; Three Americans Under Arrest TVUBL1N, Mav 24. .John MaeNVill, rresblent of the Sinn Fein volunteers has been found guilty by a court martial ot complicity in t tie insh re belhon. His sentence will be promul lated within a day or two. There have been many conflicting not revealed. He is now a prisoner i rumors as to the part John MacNeill Stafford, England. f played in the recent Irish rebellion, one report being that he disagreed with Capt. J nine It. White Imprisoned. the leaders at the last moment as to London. May 24. Capt. James R the advisability of the uprising, taking White, formerly of the First Gordon the view that defeat was Inevitable. Highlanders and a sou of the late He is credited with having Issued a Field Marshal Sir George White, the general warning toin Sinn Feiners defender of Ladysmith, was sentenced the revolt, against participation today to three months'- Imprisonment which, it was said, he and sevat Abcdar, Wales. He was convicted eral immediate adherents went into se- under the "Defense of the Realm clusion outside of Dublin and took no of having attempted to induce act," coal to strike in order to compel the part in the actual rebellion. miners Two prisoners claiming American government to show leniency toward citizenship have been deported to the the leaders rebellion in Ireland. Wakefield detention camp in F.ngland. Their names are Patrick Hocan, arPropose Official Inquiry. rested at Trales. and Mortimer O'ConWashington. May 21. The Senate No nor. . arrested at Abbeydorney. on foreign relations recomcommittee been has assainst yet brought charge mended today a favorable report on the two men. but they are being held while an investigation is in progress Senator Kern's resolution directing the on suspicion regarding participation In secretary of state to Inquire regarding the safety of American citizens in Irethe recent rebellion. It is alleged by the British authori- land in districts where martial law has ties that John J. Killagon of Far been declared. stuThe resolution requests the secretary Rockaway, N. Y.. a dent at St. F.nda's college. Dublin, who of state to Inquire through consular wan arrested the day the revolution representatives "as to th safety and g of American citizens In Irewith others in the started, was caught jtot of bearjng arms during the revolu- land." and to take necessary steps tc tion. The time of KUIagn's trial and safeguard and protect their lives and the exact nature cf the charges were property. U ng - of-th- well-bein- e Mrs. Wr.ivpr ITnrtrm ihn vnnnc woman with whom Dr. ArJthur War ren Waite, confessed poisoner of his wife's parents, studied lanpuajres and music and shared a "studio" in a fashionable Now York hotel, described late today at "Waite's trial for murder what she considered the dual character of the prisoner. This allctred Jekyll-IIvd- e nature of side evil he has which the "Waite, of asserted, manifested itself in the form of a "little man from Ejrypt," pave the first inkling of the theory upon which YVaite'a lawyers will proceed in their efforts to prove he was insane at the time he killed John 1. Peck, and thereby save him from the electric chair. Mrs. Horton. who cast sorrowing glances ut Waite as he Bat pale and outwardly ill at ease not more than twenty feet from her, followed Mrs. Clara Louise Peck Walte. wife of the prisoner, on the stand. Mrs. Horton told her story slowly, directly, and gave the Impression that she cared little for the ordeal to which she herself was subjected. It .appeared to those who watched her closely that she was trying to convey to the prisoner something of the sympathy she felt for him. Wife Sobn Quietly. Although called as a witness for the state. Mrs. Horton seemed to be much relieved when Walter R. Deuel, coune sel for Waite, began to her. Waite, who had sat almost motionless throughout the long direct examination by Assistant District Attorney George M. Brothers, dropped his hand from his chin and raised his eyes toward the witness. The wife of the prisoner, dressed In deep mourning and sobbing quietly at Intervals, sat directly behind the Jury box. Not a line of testimony had been touchbrought out by the prosecutioncondition ing upon Walte's mental Mrs. Horwhen the state rested after ton had finished her story. Several alienists were in the courtroom, however, waiting to be called In rebuttal. The defense. It is expected, will open tomorrow in a vigorous attempt to prove that Walte was insane when he committed his crime. interented In Her Voice. Mrs. Horton, with a trace of sadness in her voice, first told how she had met Waite last January when she was slnglrrtr in a New York theatre. He was gentlemanly and kind to her, she said, and they struck up a fast friendin her voice ship. Walte was Interested and later Inquired the name of her vocal Instructor. "He said he would like to take vocal (Continued on Page 2.) cross-examin- NOMINATION OF JOHN MACNEILL FOUND GUILTY BRANDEIS TUT TMTTT T TTtT rT" SrT17TTT TrTT7 1 Ur LUlVirLlLl I UN KUdHLLIUIN fol-lovCi- Peace Talk Inopportune, Says Grey Foundation for Theory Laid in British Foreign Secretary DeExamination of His 'Studio' clares Parleys Impossible Companion, Who Was Called at Present Stage. As Witness for Prosecution VERDUN East and Friday Fair, 'Willi nislng Temperature. In an speech in the house tonight on the ques- LONDON. May ' Germany Orders Meat to Be Given Up to Government Bureau Created to Take Census . of Supplies and Fix Reasonable Prices. -- 24. 0. K.'D Committee, Divides on Party Lines, Republicans Opposing Confirmation. juWashington, May 24. The Senate to eight diciary committee voted ten today to report favorably to the Sen- s ate the nomination of Louis D. Bran-deito be associate Justice of the supreme court. It was a strict party vote. Senators voting for confirmation were Culberson, Overman, Chilton, OGorman. Fletcher. Reed. Ashurst, Shields. Walsh and Smith of Georgia. Senators voting against confirina were Clark of Wyoming, Nelson, tin Urandesce, Sutherland, Dillingham, Borah. Cummins and Works. The vote is one of the final steps Irr a contest which started as soon as the nomination was sent to the Senate by President Wilson January 28. Weeks were spent by a subcommittee taking testimony regarding charges against the nominee, formulated by a commit ttv of citizens of Boston. The subcom mittee recommended confirmation by a strict nartv vote of 3 to 2. Just before going to the committee meeting. Senator Shields conferred with Senator Smith of Georgia, who had made an investigation outside the ntord during the absence of Senator Shields, who returned today from Tennessee. The Georgia senator had In terviews with members of the Interstate commerce commission and several Boston lawyers In regard to the charges against Mr. Branjeis, and after himself that the charges satisfying were not sustained, had a talk a few da'6 ago with Mr. Brandels himsylf. The BERLIN,ofMay all supplies of meat, in by the Germany Is foreshadowed Issuance today of an ordinance placing all meat supplies on hand May 23 at the disposal of the imperial meat bureau, which has just been created. This bureau will authorize the" sale or further disposal of meat at "reasonable prices." A census of all meat supplies will be taken May 23. It Is provided that "those quantities designed solely for the household of the owner" need not be reported. PrinonerM III Fed. Ixndon. May 24. Replying to questions In the house of commons today, Harold J. Tennant, parliamentary undersecretary for war, said it had been learned through men who had been prisoners In Germany that if it had not been for parcels sent from England, prisoners in many instances would have starved. The German scale of rations, he added. In many cases caused serious consequences to the prisoners. Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux, unionist member for Portsmouth, suggested that the facts be brought to the personal knowledge of Emperor William. Salt Lake Herald. PRICE FIVE CENTS Vol. 174, No. 21. WASHINGTON NOT Buelow May Come Here To Be Kaiser9s Envoy OVER ALARMED ' May Strive for Peace CARRANZANOTE While There Is No Authoritative Forecast as to Proposals It Contains Feeling Is It May Open Way to New Agreement I MISSION , - 'v!v'v' I "5 sV 24. of commons tion of peace and the propriety of "employing the American press as a platform," subjects unexpectedly raised by Arthur Ponsonby, liberal member for Stirling, Scotland, in a strong address, attacking the government for allowing diplomatic etiquette to stand in the way of possible peace pourparlers. Sir 'Edward Grey, the British foreign secretary, set aside all ideas that peace negotiations were possible at the present ftage and plainly reiterated that the position of the allies In no way was changed. Sir Edward declared that it was Impossible to consider terms of peace without a previous agreement between the entente allies. Further he expressed the decided opinion that the hostilities had not yet reached a stage where It was possible to talk of .peace, cially as the German public was , constantly being "fed with lies by their' ministers.- Mr. Ponsonby's reference to the use of the American press "as a platform" was the outgrowth of a recent interview with Sir Edward Grey. Sir Edward. In replying to this attack, while admitting that important disclosures of any policy ought first to be made to parliament, argued that a crisis might arise during the war when considerations of etiquette' should not be allowed to stand in the way. He contended that since German statesmen constantly were giving interviews and statements to the American press, It would be mere pedantry which would hinder British statesmen from countering these statements n the interests of their own country. Mr. Ponsonby argued In favor of and counseling peace possibilities the war mereagainst prolonging ly for the sake of obligations to Great Britain's allies. The speaker said that If the war had to be con-or tinued until Constantinople fell, to until the unknown obligations allies were fulfilled, the country what these obliought to bo told and if there was no gations are, essential difference between Ger-no many and Great Britain and 'such obligations, the government take the earliest opporought to to tunity war.press for a termination of the Sir Edward Grey, In replying, conpointed out that his interview had He new declarations. tained no no prepared speech or statement to make, but he said If he thought the German government or German opinion had reached the point where the allied governments could peace compatible with their bring a nearer desires by making speeches dozens about peace, he woxild makeminister of them. But the foreign yet aradded, the time has not bound were allies rived, and the to not put common obligations by forward any terms of peace except by mutual agreement. Thursday AVEATHKK. SALT. LAKE CITY, UTAH, THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1916. ONORS . Try a classified want ad. Busy men always turn to the classified page when they want help. DTFMQ) .J01' Republican. i ir-VTHxTRV 4 "ilA GROWING FRIENDLINESS OF MEXICANS REPORTED TO.U.S. i . : . 5 Former German Chancellor Proceeding to Washington As Kaiser's Special Envoy, According to Report in Diplomatic Circles in London Car- - Rumors, However, That ranza May Renew His quest for Withdrawal Re- of Troops Given Some Credence U. S. WOULD NOT MEET IT RUMOR SAYS HE WILL ' No of the proposals to be made bv General. Car- ranza in his new note had reached of ficials here tonight, and while some apprehension was apparent that its tenor might not be entirely satisfac tory, the general feeling Avas one of confidence that it would open the way to a definite agreement for conMay WASHINGTON, forecast . 24. tinued of American and de facto forces in the pursuit of bandits in northern Mexico. Recent reports from Special Agent Rodgers at Mexico City have indicated a growing friendliness toward the United States and have led the state to hope the new communidepartment cation would suggest a resumption of a negotiations for protocol covering the operations of the American expeditionary force. ws Friendly. 3Iexiro Mr. Rodgers' dispatches have said General Ohrcgon's report on his conferences at the border with General Scott had made a strong impression on officials of the de. facto government and had convinced them that the United States was acting in good faith and had no ulterior motives in its operations on Mexican soil. Rumors that General Carranza In some form might renew his request for withdrawal of the expedition were given credence, however, by some officials. Unofficial advices have reflected a grave situation in Mexico due to labor and other economic conditions and the menace of the renewed revolutionary activities. It has been suggested that under the circumstances the de facto government might fear the consequences at home of a recession from the demand for withdrawal. There are no Indications that a renewed demand for withdrawal would meet with immediate acquiescence or lead to serious consequences unless It were backed by an order for hostilities against the American forces. This possibility, while it has been latter, into consideration in all of Gentaken eral Funston's military plans, is not regarded seriously. Officials were not disturbed by border reports that the de facto troops were moving northward in force, taking it as a probable result of the orders for operations issued after the conference. New Note on It Way.1 The state department's dispatches today from Special Agent Rodgers indicate that the new note probably already is on its way. He reported that the communication was coming by special messenger and should be in Washington by Monday. He gave no Indication as to its contents. At General Carranza's embassy here officials professed ignorance as to the note's character or the probable date of its delivery. Further reports of disturbed economic conditions In Mexico reached (Continued on Page 2.) Scott-Obre-g- on FOUR MEN DIE BECOME AMBASSADOR PRINCE VOX 1PJELOAV. Robins Heavy Damage Done by Flames in Old Belcher Workings on Comstock Lode. Reno, Nev., May 24. Four are dead and heavy damage has been done to the old Belcher workings of the Yellow-jackmine at Gold Hill, adjoining Virginia City, by a fire that broke out last night at the compressor station on level.. The dead are the 1400-foThomas McDonald. Felice Casale, D. Olinto and E. Battaglia, all of Gold Hill. The fire started through a fuse blowing out and the flames reached the timbering in a flash. Peter Zinciguera, In charge of the compressor station, to Andrew Segale, signaled Instantly 1200-foshift boss on the level, and Segale escaped with Zinciguera up the shaft, pursued by the fire, which was swept up by a fierce draft. Although the levels were filled with j smoke and all wiring burnt out, a crew of eight men with helmets got into the mine, from the old Caledonia workings early today and succeeded in closing every bulkhead and recovering the bodies of McDonald and Casale. Mcwho was a pumpman, made a Donald, 24. May Evelyn NEW YORK, desperate fight for life. His body was divorced by Thaw, found far up the joint incline to the 1400-folevel from the 1600 level, Harry K. Thaw last month, and Jack Clifford, her dancing partner, where he had been working when the returned her tonight after a hasty alarm reached him. The others must have lived for some hours, as tappings trip to Baltimore and announced were heard as late as 1 o'clock this that they had been married in Maryland. morning. Be Chairman of Moosers Evelyn Nesbit Thaw ! Weds Jack Clifford! ot Officials Department Discredit News, but Believe If Famous Diplomat Comes His Task Will Be Like That of House on Berlin Visit MAY SEEK WILSON'S VIEWS Progressives Choose Officers and Form. Plans for LONDON", May 24. The Exchange Chicago Convention. company says it learns from diplomatic circles that Prince von Buelow, former German chancellor, is proceeding to Washington, charged by Emperor William with a special mission. The Exchange Telegraph company also says it understands Prince von Buelow .will become ambassador to the United States. A rumor that, the prince, is to visit the United States as a peace delegate is Current in diplomatic circles here. Prince von Buelow, one of the foremost statesmen of Europe, has been referred to frequently in the last few months as the man who might be se- YORK, May 24. Raymond of Chicago -- was selected as temporary chairman of the national convention of the Progressive party at Chicago at a meeting here today of the executive committee, of the Progressive national committee. Other officers selected were; O. K. Davis of New York, secretary! .and F.P. Corrick.of Nebraska, sergeant at arms. Mr. Robins, the choice for chairman.. was the sive candidate for UnitedProgresStates" senator in Illinois in 1914. He was a coal, mirier when the Klondike rush began. He was one of the first to go to the gold fields and was successful in his there. Prior to 1912, when hequest joined the Progressive ranks, he was a Democrat. Aside from-- naming temporary officers, and a general discussion of organization, the greater part of the session of the committee, which lasted most of the day, was given over tp maKing plans for "seating delegates, alternates and guests at the convention. Those present at the meeting included George W. Perkins, chairman: O. K. Davis, secretary; Walter Brown, Ohio; Harold L. Ickes, Illinois; E. A, Van Vleckeburg, William Pennsylvania; Chllds, Brooklyn; Raymond Robins, Chicago; Everett Colby, New Jersey, and Henry L. Stoddard, New York. Absent members of the committee were represented by proxies. Reports indicated, it was said, that the attendance of delegates and alternates would exceed 2000 instead of 1256. as allotted in the official call. This increase, according to Secretary Davis, is explained by the fact .that many of the states are sending double delegations.' This will not affect their voting strength, however, for the votes will be split. The auditorium where the convention is to be held has a seating capacity of 3696. To accommodate the delegates, alternates, guests and the press, the orchestra space will be utilized and about 400 seats will be placed on NEW . tem-POra- ry , lected by Emperor William to conduct preliminary peace negotiations should they be undertaken. Late in 1914 the former chancellor was sent to Rome by the emperor and succeeded In delaying Italy's declaration of war on Austria. He Is credited also with having prevented war between Germany and Italy. From time to time it has been reported that the prince was soengaged in peace negotiafar as has been ascertions, but tained these rumors were without foundation. . . , . . - " . , . , ' : Report Doubted at Washington. Washington, May 24. State department officials were frankly skeptical of the accuracy of the report that Prince von Buelow waa coming to Washington on a special mission from Emperor William. They have received no official or unofficial intimation that such a visit was in prospect. Should Prince von Buelow arrrve in Washington on a special mission, officials thought it likely his task would be somewhat similar to that assigned to Col. E. M. House when he visited European capitals at President Wilson's request. It was suggested that Prince von Buelow might seek direct information as to the administration's views upon American neutrality. The possibility that the former chancellor would supplant Count von Bern-stor- ff as ambassador here aLso waa doubted. NAVAL BILL CARRIES TOTAL OF $241,000,000 et ot To the stage. IN MINE FIRE ot State i ATTACK MEASURE AS INADEQUATE. 'Washington, May 24. The Republican members of the House naval committee joined in a minority report to be presented tomorrow, attacking the naval appropriation bill as inadequate and demanding that Congress provide for a navy ranking second among the world's fighting forces on the sea. All opposition to the measure is expected to come from the Republican side as the building program is a compromise on which the big and little navy Democrats agreed. so-call- ed 24. The naval appropriation bill carrying a total WASHINGTON, May was reported to the House today by Chairman Padgett of the naval committee. The committee's report says that the $91,787,287 increase over last year's appropriation was found necessary "to place the navy in a better state of preparedness." It states that a total of $98,859,378 is provided for new ships, including five battle cruisers, and to continue ships now buildipg. for fighting efficiency." Referring to its failure to recom- anced The total cost of the new ships recmend additional dreadnoughts in the - program reported, the committee says it does not wish to be understood as holding that battleships have been displaced as the main naval dependence. On the contrary, the report says, all naval experts told the committee dreadnoughts formed the real, fighting line of any fleet. "Our fleet of dreadnoughts and "has it explains, reached such proportions that the construction of battle cruisers must now be. authorized and be begun at once in order that our fleet be properly bal- 1917 ommended is placed at 1160.087,357, of which $59,244,326 is appropriated in 1917. together with 128,367,127 for conpresent building. An approtinuing of $3,500,000 each for dry docks priation "includat Philadelphia and Norfolk is ed in the bill. No existing government acthe dock, report says, could commodate the proposed battle cruisers. Docks now under construction at Pearl Harbor, II. T., San Francisco and Boston, will be completed in two years, however, in ample time to take th new ships. 850-fo- ot |