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Chautj
GERMANY REPLIES I
TO AMERICAN NOTE
GERMAN REPLY ALSO REITER- ?
ATES AMERICAN SHIPS IN
LEGITIMATE TRADE WILL
NOT BE INTERFERED
WITH.
CnkmarinPQ Will Not It
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Molest The Ships s
il
Berlin Entertains Hope That Washington
Will See These Ships Do 6
Not Carry Contraband.
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Berlin, July 9, via London, July f
10.?Germany's offer, embodied in 15
the reply to the American note re-1 ^
garding the sinking of the Lusitania J
and submarine warfare, which was ! 0
delivered to American Ambassador .11
I Orsrd last niffht, is: "
First. Reiterated assurance that ^
American ships engaged in legiti- 1(
m^te trade will not be interfered
with, nor the lives of Americans on n
neutral ships be endangered.
Second. That German submarines ^
will be instructed-to allow American 11
passenger ships to pass freely and r
safely, Germany entertaining in re-.
turn the confident hope that the Am- a
erican Government will see that t'
these ships do not carry contraband:
such ships to be provided with dis- v
tinguishing marks and their arrival
announced a reasonable time in ad- S1
yance. The same privilege is ex- h
tended to a reasonable number of ^
American ships under the American ^
flag, and should the number of ships !
thus available for passenger service
ino/fanimt# fl<?rmariv is willinc?
to permit America to place four hos-(
tile passenger steamers under the n
American flag to ply between North | n
America and Europe under the same w
conditions. w
The text of the note follows: P
Text of the Note. ^
Berlin, July: 8. |a
"The undersigned has the honor 0
to make the following reply to his '
Excellency, Ambassador Gerard, to ^
the note of the 10th ultimo re the v
impairment of American interests by r'
the German submarine war. ?
"The Imperial Government lear- ?
ned with satisfaction from the note, ?
how earnestly the Government of n
the United States is concerned in j n
seeing the principles of humanity i1:1
realized in the present war. Also j
this appeal finds ready echo in Ger-1 a
- - - - .If!
many, and the imperial uovernment is
quite willing to permit its statements
and decisions in the present s
case to be governed by the principles
of humanity just as it has done al- a
ways. a
"The Imperial Government wel- j ^
corned with gratitude when the |"
. American Government in the note of (11
May 15 itself recalled that Germany ?
always had permitted itself to be
governed by the principles of pro- ^
gress and humanity in dealing with ^
the law of maritime war. Since the 0
time when Frederick the Great negotiated
with John Adams, Benjamin v
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I franklin ana i nomas iicumuu uic
treaty of friedship and commerce of
September 9, 1785, between Prussia 1
and the Republic of the We3t, Ger- e
man and American statesmen have, *
in fact, always stood together in the s
struggle for the freedom of the seas
and for the protection of peaceable v
trade. In the international pro- *
ceedings, which since have been con- *
ducted for the regulations of the s
laws of maritime war, Germany and a
America have jointly advocated pro- e
gressive principles, especially the c
abolishment of the right of capture *
at sea and the protection of the in- v
+orocts of neutrals. ?
At Beginning of War.
"Even at the beginning of the pre- ?
sent war the German Government
auqua
IS. NO! ALARMED
OVER GERMAN NOTE
5UT HE IS NOT INCLINED TO
UNDERESTIMATE THE
PROBLEM
Cornish, N. H? July 12?Alhough
he does not consider the
ituation critical, President Wilson,
: was sa idhere tonight, is not inclin
d to underestimate tne possiDinties
f the problem presented by Gerlany's
latest note on submarine war
are. The President, it is declared,
; firmly determined to uphold the
ignity of the United States.
The President to-day received the
fficial text of the German note and
nmediately began consideration of
lie American reply. He expected
Secretary Lansing to prepare the dip>matic
problems involved.
It was said to-night that there is
o present plan for Mr. Lansing to
ome to Cornish and that the Presient
will not hurry back to Washigton.
His present plans are to
eturn to the Caoital at the end of
his week or the first of next. Probbly
he will not have an opportunity
o take the situation up with his enire
Cabinet before Tuesday of next
reek.
The President believes, it was
aid, that Mr. Lansing can work out
is views of the situation better in
Washington, where he has necessary
ata and books.
In deep seclusion the President sat
ar several hours today reading and
e-reading the German note. That
le President will continue his Gerlan
policy along the lines already
lapped out in the previous notes
'as generally accepted here. It
ras understood there is no immediate
rospect of a 'diplomatic break with
Germany, and that whether there is
future break will depend largely
n Germany herself.
There was every indication that
Ir. Wilson will give the situation
irtually his entire attention until a
eply is dispatched. The note will
e largely his o\vn work, although
ecretary Lansing will play an impor
ant advisory part and other Cabinet
lembers will pass on the note. Toight
it was said the President sees
o necessity for hurrying back to
tie Capital because he can deliberte
much better here, where he is
rf?f? from small worries. anH is nhle
:> give undivided attention to the
abject before him.
Up to the present he has not told
nybody just how he views the note,
nd he will continue this policy until
e fully digests the words of the Ger
lan Government. The President was
n communication to-day with Col. E.
1. House on the general situation.
The President early to-day played
lis best game of golf in months,
ust before receiving the official text
f the note he defeated Dr. Gary T.
Jrayson, who usually plays well up
nth Mr. Wilson.
mmediately declared its willingness,
n response to proposals of the Amirican
Government, to ratify the
)eclaration of London and thereby
ubject itself in the use of its naval
orces to all the restrictions proided
therein in favor of neutrals.
Germany likewise has been always
enacious of the principle that war
hould be conducted against the
j-med and organized forces of an
nemy country, but that the enemy
ivilian population must be spared as
ar as possible from the measures of
var. The Imperial Government
herishes the definite hope that some
will Ko fnnnH whon nPQPP
Yay mu wv avuhu IT?V?? j^VMW ?W
oncluded, or perhaps earlier, to
(Continued on page 13.)
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GOV. MINING
SPOKE HERE SUNDAV
i
DELIVERED ADDRESS BEFORE
LAYMAN'S MEETING IN
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Governor Manning delivered the
^ vwl Inff Pft*/ac lonflTCDC
in tn anu last vl buc vx awvum.l vc
by laymen, in the Baptist church last
Sunday afternoon. The occasion
was altogether out of the ordinary,
the governor of the State, speaking
from the pulpit on the topics . of the
! day, and the people of our city appreciated
his visit and turned ont in
a vast throng to do him honor and
to listen to what he had to say.
The Governor was introduced by
Rev. Louis J. Bristow, and he took
as the different heads of his talk, the
church, the state, education, and the
I home. The Governor thinks the
lawmmn's movement is the result of
the desire of the people to reach out
for the higher things of life. He
spoke of the great religious revivals
which have been the forerunners of
periods of prosperity, peace and an
upward trend in citizenship. This
upward trend is only possible
through the education of the masses,
the fortunate brother helping the
less fortunate, a due regard for the
.laws of the State, a rigid enforcement
of such laws, and the religious
and prayerful influences of the
chirstian home.
The Governor's speech was wall
I thought out, well delivered, and the
people consider themselves fortunate
that he came here with such a
stroner and heloful mesace.
I An excellent musical program was
rendered and Rev. H. W. Pratt, Rev.
i S. 0. Cantey and Rev. M. R. Plaxco
j took part in the services.
DEATH OF J. BELTON WATSON.
J. Belton Watson died at his home
four miles from Anderson, July 10th,
11915, after a period of two years of
I ill health. Mr. Watson was sixtytwo
years old.
Mr. Watson was one of the most
prominent men in Anderson county,
(having represented the county in
I the House of Representatives for
(several terms. He took a deep interest
in the Farmers Movement and
I while representing his county, he had
the affairs df the farmers at heart.
Mr. Watson was twice married,
I nrst to Miss L,lzzie Allen, a daughter
! of Bannister Allen, of Lowndesville.
.To them were born four children;
I Wade A., Earle, Anna and Fritz.
His second wife was also from Abbeville
county, Miss Mattie Britt,
daughter of Joseph Britt, of the Verdery
section. They had one son,
David J. Watson.
Mr Watson was an honorary member
of the Survivors Association of
Orr's Regiment of Rifles and always
attended the reunions in Abbeville.
Our people knew him most pleasantly
and feel regret at his death.
SPECIAL JUDGE.
On account of Judge Mendel L.
Smith being disqualified by?iUness
Governor Manning has appointed
William P. Greene of Abbeville,
special judge to preside over the
court of common pleas for Laurens
county, beginning the second Monday
in July. The appointment was
made on the recommendation of
Chief Justice Gary.
Circuit Judge Mendel L. Smith is
ill at a Columbia hospital where he
was brought several days ago for
treatment.?The Record.
Come to town Friday and Satur_1
1 A _ 1 1? ?!l1 At- - A1-'-? -
aay ana taKe dinner witn me uivic
Club. They will serve excellent
barbecue hash in the grove behind
the court house.
ms H
mingiit
' FOR CHAUTAUQUA
THREE DAYS OF GOOD ENTERTAINMENT,
BEGINNING
FRIDAY JULY IS.
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The Chautauqua which will be
opened here Friday mornmg-and continued
through Monday, will be the
first entertainment of th^ kind ever
held in Abbeville, and the committee
is bending every eneTgy to make the
venture a success nnH niacin** +Vn?
| people.
This Chautauqua will consist of a
series of free entertainments in the
morning and paid entertainments in
the afternoon and at night.
In the mornings such men as Prof.
Barton of Clemson, Dr. J. S. Moffatt
and Prof. Rentbert will speak
On Farmer's Day, Dr. Frank Vrooman
will speak: oq the "New Agriculture."
After each afternoon, speech there
will be a concert or an hour of fun
witn tne magicians or impersonators.
At night there will alws.ys be a
high grade entertainment. A large
tent will be put up on the Cabel lot,
near the Southern Depot, thousands
of lights have been contracted for
be added the charm of high class lectures,
a good Concert ~ Company, a
Mysterious Magician and ai Impersonator,
who will reveal to all the
beauties of Shakespearian Tragedies
1 and Comedies.
I Tickets can be secured from the
McMurray Drug Company. A season
ticket will make each entertainment
cost about 12%- cents.
A cordial invitation is extended to
I everyone in the county to attend the
| Chautauqua.
M'GOWAN FAMILY
TO HOLD REUNION.
Members of Large Connection Will
Meet August 3 at Liberty Springs
Church.
Members of the McGowan family,
including collateral as well as direct
relations, will hold a reunion August
3 at Libertv SDrine^ *h>irf?h. Cross
Hill. The connection is extensive,
and comprises not a few well known
people, including the paymaster general
of the navy, Admiral Samuel
McGowan, and his brother, P. H.
McGowan, Washington correspondent
of The State.
It is likely that the reunion will
begin at 10 o'clock in the morning
and continue through the day. The
tentative programme provides for
sketches as folows: William McGowan,
by Frank P. McGowan; Samuel
McGowan, by W. Cr McGowan;
Homer L. McGowan, by P. H. McGowan;
John J. McGowan, by J. J.
McGowan; William C. McGowan, by
Christie Benet; the McGowan wo
men, by Mrs. Mary Nance Daniel;
Liberty Springs church by Mrs. M.
T. Austin.
Among the Columbia members of
the McGowan connection are Mrs.
Clelia McGowan, William C. McGowan
and Miss Olive McGowan,
Christie Benet and James G. Holmes.
The local committee which has in
charge the arrangements at Cross
Hill for the reunion consists of W.
M. Miller, P. R. McGowan s.nd H. L.
McSwain.? The State.
TO PAY FOR THE DACIA.
TiiIit Q Tl?#? 1?MArii)U r-An nln
.[ JTOiAOf u uij o?"~mo riciiui ovuaig
today appropirated $600,000 to pay
for cargoes of neutral vessels that
have been seized, and especially of
that of the American steamer Dacia.
!ere 1
PREDICTS SUDDEN
END OF THE WAR
SUDDEN END OF WAR IS THE
PREDICTION OF ELBERT H.
GARY.
San Francisco, July 10.?In a
speech delivered at a dinner in his
honor by the Commercial Club of
San Francisco, Elbert H Gary, chairman
of the board of directors of the
United States Steel corporation, predicted
an unexpectedly quick ending
of the European war. He added that
peace would bring about an unpre
cedented prosperity for the United
Staes. Judge Gar ysaid in part:
"Much has transpired during the
last few years in the United States
and through the world to make the
business man despondent. Investment
has hesitated. Prosperity has
diimnished.
'|Idle men and idle utilities for the
production of wealth have been unusually
large in number. Conditions
have been unnatural and deplorable.
"It is not proposed to speak in
terms of reproach. It is more agreeable
to consider the possibilities of
the future.
"We have been living upon hope
for improvement and now have well
grounded reasons for expectations.
Sees War's End Near.
"We are approaching the end of a
war that has been and still is destroying
life and property almost beyond
human calculation. The end
may not come immediately, but it
will come much sooner than expected
by many, including some of those
who are most actively participating.
"The appalling and daily increasing
losses in life and in prosperity to
each of the belligerents cannot be
1 J J 1 A 1
lung enuureu uy any ui mem. Already
there are signs of fntigue.
"There is obtainable proof that all
countries involved deeply regret that
the war was ever started. They are
nearing exhaustion. They are sick
at heart. We shall at no distant
day see peace secured.
"There will be preceded a permanent
tribunal for the adjudication by
arbitration of all international dife
J iL JS
ierences anu me eiuuicemciit ui iu>
decrees by the nations not directly
connected.
"These results will be brought
about by the masses of the people.
They did not precipitate the war, but
they will end it and insist upon measures
to prevent a recurrence
"Americans probably cannot be of
much service in this direction at the
present time, whatever their inclinations.
"Throughout our own land we are
to have industrial peace, and as a
consequence greater prosperity than
ever before.
"Success in business has again become
popular. Those who attack or
obstruct legitimate thrift will be
given a seat upon the toboggan.
Sim of Proiperity.
"If I read aright the signs of the
times, we may look forward with
confidence, to marked improvement
in business results, perhaps not so
soon or so rapid as we could wish,
but as certain and as satisfactory as
the disposition and the action of the
majority of the people themselves
will permit.
"We have the opportunity to become
the leading nation of the
world?financially, commercially
and industrially. Every diligent,
honest and worthy member of the
community may prosper if he really
wishes, and there will be no room for
the vicious or for the demagogue."
Friday
BRIGHT PROSPECTS
FOR THE SOUTH
GOOD TIMES ARE AHEAD IF
UNITED STATES AND ENG.
LAND AGREE ON COTTON
Up,to Uncle Sam
and John BulL
If Cotton it Permitted to Pass, South
Will Resume Normal Business.
Columbia, July 12?The prospects
for the South in the coming crop
year are recognized with optimism,
provided the United States can clear
up with satisfaction certain differences
of opinion between this country
and England over the embargo
placed upon cotton being shipped
through the neutral ports of Holland
and the Scandinavian countries?
and, provided further, the proper
support is given by the regional reserve
bank system in financing the
new crop.
This is the consensus of opinion
arrived at Saturday during an in
formal conference among some of
the leaders in the coton movement.
Congressman A. F. Lever, who was
requested to act as chairman, was
designated with Commissioner E. J.
Watson and T. B. Stackhouse, of
Columbia, to prepare a letter to be
presented to the President of the
United States, expressing strongly
the attitude of the people of the
State.
Mr. Lever, as chairman of the
committee on agriculture of the
House of Representatives, was requested
to get the co-operation of
the leaders in each Southern State,
in order to make a solid phalanx in
presenting this question, and to ask
an audience with the President. ?
It is understood that this matter
is to be made immediate and imperative,
and the sense of the meetingwas
that public agitation and newspaper
discussion might be suspended
pending the outcome of a hearing ih>
Washington.
a -?* ?
.niituiig iiiuoc in uic cuiiiereiic^.
which was entirely informal, were:
Congressman Lever, chairman of the
committee on agriculture; Col. F. J.
Watson, president of the Southern
Cotton Congress; Dr. Wade Stackhouse,
of Dillon, president of tfee
State Cotton Congress; Colonel! J;
Arthur Banks, Senator from Calhoun
and a cotton planter; Col. R.
M. Cooper, a large cotton plhnter;
Ex-Senator John L. McLaurin, State
cotton warehouse commissioner, who
made a report on conditions: m Georgia
also; T. B. Stackhousey manager
of a number of cotton warehouses in
the State, and Walter B. Sullivan,
publisher of the Columebija, Record,
who led in the "Buy-a-BaLe"" movement
last year.
Mr. T. B. Stackhoose- stateci that
he had heard one of the strongest
cotton merchants of the Piedmont
say that he expected to see cotton
open at 9 cents on the new crop and
maintain the prte^
BLEASE A CANDIDATE.
Columbia, July 11.?"In all prob
ability I will be in the race for Governor
next summer," said former
Governor Cole L. Blease Saturday
morning when asked the question by
newspaper men, who directed his attention
to a story in an Atlanta paper
yesterday which quoted Warehouse
Commissioner McLaurin as
saying that the former governor
would run again next summer. He
would not make a definite statement,
as he stated that it was too far off,
but left very little doubt in the newspaper
men's minds about the matter,