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Germany Maki To Obse Qualified Pledge to Conduc Basis of Cruiser Operatu U-Boat Co Berlin, May 5 (by Wireless via Sayville).?Following is the text of the' note of the German government in < reply to the American note respecting j submarine warfare deliverer on Thursday by Gotlieb \on Jagow, tlie foreign secretary, to Ambassador 1 Gerard: "The undersigned on behalf of the ^ imperial German government has the 1 honor to present to his excellency, i the ambassador of the United States,! Mr. James W. Gerard, the following ! ' ? i reply to the note of April 20, regard'* in? the conduct of German subma - ? o rine warfare: "The German government handed i over to the proper naval authorities j for early investigation the evidence j concerning the Sussex as communi-j catea by the government of the Unit-1 ed States. Judging by the results that j the investigation has hitherto yielded the German government is alive to the possibility that the ship menv tioned in the note of April 10 as having: been torpedoed by a German sub marine is actually identical with the Sussex. "The German government begs to ^ reserve further communication- on j the matter until certain points are ; ascertained-, which are of decisive idJ- I portance for establishing the facts of the case. Should it turn out that the i commander was wrong in assuming the vessel to be a man of war the . German government will not fail to draw the consequence resulting therefrom. ' . Denies General Violation. "In conjLecfcion with tlie case of the j , Sussex, the .government .of! the United j States made a series of. statements, I the gist oft -which is the assertion that! the incident is to be considered "but j one instance of a deliberate method ! of indiscriminate destruction of vessels of all sorts, nationalities and destinations by German submarine commanders. "The German government must emphatically repudiate the assertion. ^ T'ha r,prman government, however, thinks it of little avail to enter Into J A details in the present stage of affairs, j p more particularly as the government of the United States omitted to substantiate the assertion by reference to i concrete facts. "The German government will only state that it has imposed far reaching restraints upon the use of the subm marine weapon, solely in consideration of neutrals' interests, in spite of 0 the fact that these restrictions are necessarily of advantage to Ger .many's enemies. No such considera- j tion has ever bee - ?ho.wn neutrals by \ Great Britain and her allies. To Avoid Breaks. "The German submarine forces have had, in fact, orders to conduct the submarine warfare in accordance with the general principles of visit and search and the destruction of merchant vessels recognized ^y international law, the sole exception | being the conduct or wariare against enemy trade carried on enemy freight 4 ships encountered in the war zone . surrounding Great Brtain. With regard to these no assurances have ever been given to the government of the k United States. No such assurances are contained in tho declaration of February 1916. H " The German government can not ! f admit any doubt that these orders j f- were given or are executed in good faith. Errors actually occurred. They can in no kind of warfare be avoided altogether. Allowances must be made in the conduct of naval warfare against an enemy resorting to all kinds of ruses, whether permissible or illicit. "But apart .from the possibility of errors, naval warfare, just like warfare on land,, implies unavoidable dangers for - neutral.. . persons and j goods entering tne cgnting zone, n^ven "') in cases where the naval action is r confined to ordinary forms. of cruiser warfare neutral persons and goods k ^repeatedly come to grief. W "The German government lias re-j peatedly and explicitly pointed out j the dangers from mines that have led i to the loss of numerous ships. Wonld Blame (America. L "The German ^overnr^ent has i^Ki several pro^siks .jU>t the jj&verjQjent j ^of the Unitedorder to re-, j A.inn. ~ tv.inimnm ImoriMll i |UU^ tu <X ULLlUlULlUiXl 1V4 iAiuvi iv?*w | travelers and goods the inherent dan| j gers ..of naval warfare. Unfortunately' the government of the United States 1 tf t I decided_ not to accept the proposals.' I u u is Promise rve War Rules \ t Submarine campaign on | ms?Admits mistakes by i s mmanaers. Had it accepted the government of the United States would have been instrumental in preventing the greater part of the accidents that Americans have met with in the meantime. "The German government still stands by its offer to come to an agreement along these lines. "As the German governrhent renojirpiiK declared, it can noi dispense! , j,*.-., - ' with the use of the submarine weapon in the conduct of warfare against enemy trade. The German government. however, has now decided to make a further concession, adapting methods of submarine war to the interest of neutrals. "In reaching this decision the Ger-{ man government is actuated by con- j sideratio:s which are above the level j of disputed question. Stands for Humanity. "The German government attaches no less importance to the sacred principles of humanity tha i the so? eminent of the United States. It again takes fully into account that both governments for many years cooperated in developing international law in conformity with these principles, the ultimate object of which has always been ?to confine warfare on sea and land to armed forces of'belliger. J ' I 2 ' er.ts and safeguard as far as? possible non-combatants against the horrors of twar, jBut although these considera tions are of great weight, they alone would not u.^dei/ present circumstances "have*-determined the attitude of the German government. For in answer to the afcpieal'.fcy, the government of the United States on behalf of the s&cred principles, of humanity and international Jaw ' Germain government must repeat^jtxace more with all emphasis that.f^Sras^not the German but the British government which ignored alj, accepted rules of int-ornaf-mnnl 1j> vv " ami PXtPThded this terrible \yar to the lives and-property of no--combatants, having no regard whatever for the.- interests and rights of neutrals and non-combatants that through this method of warfare have' been severely injured. "In self defense against the illegal conduct of British warfare, while 1 fighting a bitter struggle for national existence, Germany had to resort to the hard but effective weapon of sub marine warfare. Charges Partiality. ".is matters stand the German government can but reiterate regret that the sentiments of humanity which the government of the United States extends with such fervor to the unhappy victims of submarine warfare are \ not extended with the same warmth of feeling to many millions of wo men and children who, according to the avowed intention of the British government, shall be starved, and who by suffering shall force the victorious armies of the central powers into ignominious capitulation. The lierman government, in agreement i with the German people, fails to un- j derstand this discrimination, all the j more as it has repeatedly and explicitly declared itself ready to use the submarine weapon in strict conformity with the rules of international law as recognized before the outbreak of the war. if Great Britain, likewise was ready to adapt the conduct ol warfare to these rules. "Several attempts made by the government of the United States to prevail upon the British government to act accordingly failed because of flat j refusal on the part of the British j government. .Moreover, ureal oruain i again and again has violated Inter-J national law, surpassing all bounds; in outraging neutral rights. The lat- I est measure adopted by Great Brit- i ain, declaring German bunker coal! contraband and establishing clondi- j 'Hons under which English bunkerj coal alone is supplied to neutrals is nothing but an unheard-of attempt by v.ay of exaction to force neutral ton uage into LIU; sei?iv,c.vi nauc 'j>; v . ' }' war. - " The British Side. "The German people know that the government of the United Stated has the power to continue the war to 1 armed forces of the belligerent coun- j f r*inr? in intoroct Tin m initr 71 /I ' j ti ill tiiv tot \n ui4iuuintk> u?iv? 'maintenance of1 international law. 'The government of the United States would have 'been certain of attaining this end had it been determined to insist against Great Britain on the incontrovertible rights to freedom of j the seas. But as matters stand the; German people is under the im-j pression that the government of the I'nked States, while demanding that Germany, struggling for existence,' shall restrain the use of an effective weapon and while making compliance j with these demands a condition for maintenance of relations with. Gert I many rniifines itself to Drotests against illegal methods adopted by I Germany's enemies. Moreover, the j German people know to what consid- j erable extent its enemies are sup-! plied with all kinds of war material J from the United States. "It will, therefore, be understood that the appeal made by the govern ment of the United States to senti- j ments of humanity and principles of j international law cannot under the | circumstances meet the same hearty | response from the German people I which an appeal otherwise always is certain to find here. If the German government nevertheless is resolved to go to the utmost limit of concessions, it has been guided not alone by the friedship connecting the two great nations for over 100 years but j also by the thought of the great doom ' which threatens the entire civilized | world should the cruel and sangui-! nary war be extended and prolonged.: Has Offered Peace. "The German government, con-j sc-ious of Germany's strength, twice ' within the last few months announced | before the world its readiness to J make peace on a basis safeguarding Germany's vital interests, thus indicating that it is not Germany's fault if npaop is still withheld from the na- i tions of. Europe. The German gov- j eminent, feels all the more justified in declaring that responsibility . could not be borne before the forum of j mankind and in history if after 21 j months of the war's duration the. sub-/ marine question., under discussion be- : tween ?he German gQvernmeijtand the I government of tfae.;Dnited States were to take a turn seriously threatening maintenance of peace between the two nations. :. - :<r . - ?_ .>f '"As far. as lies with, the German government, it wishes to prevent thinsrs from takinz such a course. The German government,- moreover,: is prepared..to do' its. utmost to confine operations of the war for the rest of its duration to the 'fighting forces of the belligerents, thereby also .in- . suring freedom of the seas, a principle upon which the German government believes,..as before, that it is in agreement with the government of the United States." <lThe German government, guided by this idea, notifiet. the government of the United States that German na val forces have received the following order: 'In accordance with the general principles of visit and search and the destruction of merchant vessels recognized by international law such vessels, both within and without the area declared a naval wkr zone, shall not be sunk without warning and without saving human lives unless the ship attempt to escape or offer resistance.' Hard on Neutrals. "Rut neutrals pan not pxnect that i Germany, forced to fight for existence, shall for the sake of neutral interest restrict the use of an effective weapon if the enemy is permitted to continue to apply at will methods of warfare violating rules of international law. Such a demand would be incompatible with the character of neutrality, and the German government is convinced that the government of the United States does not think of making such a demand, knowing that the government of the raited States repeatedly declares that it. is determined to restore the principle of freedom of the seas, from j whatever quarter it has been violated. "Accordingly the German government is confident that in consequence, of the new orders issued to the naval i force the government of the United States will also now consider the; impediments removed which may j have been in the way of mutual co-1 operation toward freedom of the seas | during the war, as suggested in the j note of Julv 23. 1915. and it does i not doubt that the governi~ont of the. United States will now demand and j insist that the 'British government! 'shall forthwith observe the rules of j international-, law universally recog-1 nized before, the war as are laid down tin the notes presented by the government of the United States to the ^British ' government December 28, j 1914. and November 5, 1915. v Should./ steps'- taken by the gov-j ernment of the 'United States not | attain the object- it desires to have j the laws! "of .humanity followed by all ; belligerents nations, the German gov- j eminent 'wonId4; then be facing a new | situation in which it must reserve to j itself complete Iibert\- of decision. ; ''The undersigned avails himself of, this-.-opportunity to renew1 to 'he J American ambassador assurances 01 the highest consideration. 31K. ALKX 1>. H('I>SO\ ELECTED PRESIDENT OF RIFLE I'Ll'B | Mr. Alex I). Hudson, a former Xewberrian, who is now with the federal % government i.: Washington in the department of markets was recently j elected president of a rifle club which ! t Vi n a m ? i j.i?a? uccu iui iiicu uj w-* ployes of this department. In the weekly record of the office of markets published a short time ago the following appears as to the formation of the club and the election of officers. This will be read with interest by Mr. 'Hudson's many friends in Newberry where he was a valuable citizen. He moved to Washington only a short time ago. The Office Hiile Club. O : Friday, the eighteenth of Feb- i ruary, the office of markets rifle club j was organized at a meeting held on j the eighth floor of the building at 13")3 B street, S. W,. under the guidance of Mr. A. G. Rice, chief clerk of the bureau of silos, who acted in an j advisory capacity for Major Philips i and Captain Harlee of the U. S. M. C., j who on behalf of the war department, j are directly in charge of the various | citizens' rifle clubs. Ninety-eight members were enrolled at this meeting and the following offir-pr< were elected: President Mr. Alex D. Hudson. Vice President Miss C. M. Viehmaan. Secretary Mr. C. H. '.Valleigh, Treasurer Mr. J. T. 'Mercer. Executive Officer Mr. H. E. Burton, The by-laws of the National Rifle association were read, approved and I adopted by a unanimous vote. As stated in the by laws. "The, object of this organization shall be the encouragement^ bf military rifle; pistol shooting," but at the s&m'e %ime it is distinctly understood thai'\here are rfo special obligations' for War service entailed, li^^.the''members of the riflp 111bs? . Clubs. ha-v$ hpep organised in prac? tically ev$sy bureau., and division of the department* of*.culture, the membership^igg*agating about 1,000 ibemberiS. The 'feoffment ' rifle club as a whole is" afffliatfed with the Diel'. /, .i , ... trict of Columbia IKiflfe-'club and the National Rifle association. The membership! for -th^e .district at ..present apw^nvimotoc <? nnn [J I I/Aiiijuivui ,y.)V vw? 4 keen Proposed that the vat|0W, Ul^bs of the department of ag^e^rgawze a league or association, 'willi' a view to acting in unity in matters concerning-j;-d partmentaL affairs, of offering various jgirizes _to promote-friendly competition, and of j selecting a team to represent the J whole department in outside competition for the District of Columbia and national association prizes and badges for marksmanship. The range will be opened for the use of the department clubs on April 20 and although plans for practice have not been completed, this club has been assigned to the third Thursday in each month, during which time the members will have the free use of tlie government rifle range at Winthrop, Maryland, together with rifles, pistols, 120 rounds of ammunition and shooting tggs. It is of course, advisable that members of the club shall go to the range at the time allotted, but, if it is not possible for them to do sa arrangements may be made,-if possible, to accommodate them on other days, exclusive of Mondays and Saturdays, these two days being set aside for policemen a;:d ca dets. The trip to Winthrop will consume the better part of a day and is made by boat which will leave the wharves in the morning and return about five o'clock in the afternoon. The fare for the round trip is forty cents, exact schedules will be announced later. By a unanimous vote of the various club representatives it has been decided to discontinue the oar service on the boat used to convey club members to WinthroD. THE STiATE WINS IMPORTANT SUIT j Frederick H. Dominick, former assistant attorney general, today received a telegram from iWlashington. stating that the United States circuit court of appeals had decided in favor of the State of South Carolina in the case of the city of Augusta, Ga., against the treasurer of Edgefield count}'. This is a suit brought to recover taxes paid under protest, the property involved being the dam over the Savannah river which extends from the Georgia side of the river to Edgefield county. 'The contention was that this property should be exempt from taxation in South Carolina as it is a dam owned by a municipal corporation in the State of Georgia. Judge-Joseph T. Johnson, of the 1 "nited States district court;, last year decided again^ the plaintiff and. thp circuit court of appeais'^has affirmed the decision of the Iflw.Qr cour{.?Record STIEFF THE SOUTH'S MOST bi. POPULAR D I A \T A i 1 J-%. J.^ Vy ;Se St( Write for catalog and price j list. ira Box 165, ov COLUMBIA, S C. 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Spartanburg 7.45 Greenville Proportionately low fares Ire On Monday,-May 15th, throi will be operated on train No. 1 a. m., Newberry 8.46 a. m., Gr riving Birmingham 11.05 p. m. operated on this date, leaving Spartanburg 7.00 a. m., Green; a. m., arriving Birmingham 5.4 of modern day coaches and Pul A 11 vnmilqv ("rains will CarrV t :nil IV/glAlMl w? v.. v cars for the accommodation of - For detailed information^ apj way Ticket Agent or communii District Passenger Agent, Colu ^24S& ?r ; Do Y<mi Kiiou Tluit Sags in rooi-gutters may act is jsquito breeding places? America's most valuable crop is bias? 1 he public cigar-cutter is a healtii jnace? The United States Public Health rvice maintains a loan library of ireopticon slides? The typhoid rate measures accntely community intelligence? Whooping cough annually kills er ten thousand Americans? Bad housing produces bad health? Rocky Mountain spotted fever is read by a wood-tick? HAUNTER >ee my bargain re, China, Bowls, IJ5 Saucers, TinanJ other use Variety Store :000 Things Ela&r~ "motorcycles 'S BEST :ycles cheap. Trade in a new one. Buy a new ents and pay while you IE, Dealer. ,s.c. M FARES Railway lam, Ala. te Veterans Reunion, 18, 1916. *11 very low round trip fare icount of the above occaains May 13 to 17, incluLimit may be extended epositing ticket with Spe;e of 50 cents. y from stations named: ; $8 70 Newberry $7.45 6.35 Union 7.80 8.55 York 8.55 6.80 Batesburg 8.00 >m other points, igh Pullman car and coach 5, leaving Columbia 7.15 eenwood 10.15 a. m., arSpecial train will also r>e ; Blacksburg 6.05 a. m. 'ille 8.00 a. m., Seneca 9.15 5 p. m.' Train will consist Iman cars. .. >xtra coaches and Pullman veterans and thefr friends. d\y to any Southern Rail:ate with S. H. McLean,