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ENGLAND'S ANSWER IS A BIG BLOCKADE A3QUITH SAYS GERMANY WILL GET NO MORE SUPPLIES FROM NEUTRALS. 1 . i 4 IS TAKEN IN SELF-DEFENSE ft nir\? rfliicnwo vi i^virucniyoi *nk?, Saying That Allies Find it Necessary to Adopt Thia Policy. London.?If the combined fleets of Great Britain and France can prevent It, no commodities of any kind except those now on the seas henceforth until the conclusion of the war shall reach or leave the shores of Germany, Thto is England's answer to Gorr many's submarine blockade and it Is to be effective forthwith. Premier Asquith reading from a prepared statement, made this announcement in the House of Commons at a session. Studiously avoiding the terms "blockade" and "contraband"? for these words occur nowhere in the prepared statement?the Premier explained that the Allies considered themselves justified in attempting and -would attempt "to detain and take Into port ships carrying goods of presumed enemy destination, ownership or origin." The Premier emphasized, however, that vessels and cargoes so seized were not necessaryily liable to confiscation, and begged the patience of neutral countries in the face of a step Mkely to injure them. He added that in making such a step the Allies had done so in self-denfense. "We are quite prepared," he went on, "to submit to the arbitrament of neutral opinion and still more to the verdict of impartial history, that in the circumstances in which we have been placed we have been moderate; we have been restrained; we have abstained from things that we were provoked and tempted to do, and we have adopted a policy which commends Itself to reason to commonsense and to justice." Every member of the House not at the front in khaki or unavoidably detained was in his seat and there was , frequent cheering. The galleries were _ papkert- When ftie PrwnW ed his set start/uent and turning to the Speaker said: . "That sir. ta onr renlv!" There vu a tremendous outburst. Before the Premier had finished ^h? newspapers were on the streets proclaiming: "Our answer to Germany." It was apparent everywhere that the entire Nation had been chafing for reprisals against the sinking of merchant craft by submarines. The Premier prefaced the reading of his statement with these words: "The statement declares In sufficiently plain ami unmistakable terms the view we take, not only of our rights, but of our duties." I BOYCOTT JAPANESE GOODS. Chinese Society of San Francisco Starts Far-Reaching Embargo. San Francisco.?A nation-wide and ultimately world-wide boycott on Japanese products is the announced aim of a Chinese society organized here The embargo has been started by Chi% nese-Americans in an attempt to force Japan to recede from her remands on the Chinese government. A propaganda-spreading campaign for the formation of similar societies In all the larger cities of the United States was begun simulltaneously with the organization of the parent society. Numbered in the new society, which U..4 J. J xias uut uccu uamcu, uui is uesinueu by its secretary, M. Q. Fong, a merchant, as a purely patriotic organization, is every Chinese merchant in the city. Mexican Gunboat Blown Up. Washington.?Private advices received here from headquarters of the Ward Line in New York report the blowing up of the Mexican gunboat Progresso in Progresso harbor with the loss of 19 of her crew. Idaho Prohibition Bill Signed. Boise, Idaho.?Governor Alexander signed the prohibition bill which makes the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquor in Idaho unlawful after January 1, 1916. nussia vacx rree rassage. Paris via London.?The Temps asserts that an agreement has been reached between France Great Britain and Russia regarding the future status of the Dardanelles which will give Russia free passage to the Straits. Blockade Cost Cotton $1. New York.?Cotton broke 19 points or nearly $1 a bale here upon receipt of authentic news of the Allies' plans to place i blockade against shipment of all f-omniodities to German ports. October contracts sold off from 9.05 to 8.86. It was feared that the check in cotton shipments to Germany would weaken the spot market 'as well. The me action or tne Allies nau Deen aiscounted to some extent, however, and the outstanding cotton interest was comparatively limited. FIRST RESERVES TO BE READY FOR WAR AMERICAN LEGION IS NEW ORGANIZATION COMPOSED OF FIRST RESERVES. INCLUDES AB0UT300,00b MEN Numerous Public Men, Including Former President Roosevelt, Endorse the Movement New York.?Formal announcement was made here of the formation of an organization of first reserves, to be known as the American Legion and to be composed of foriner Army, Navy and (militia men, which will better insure the nation's preparedness in case of war. Capt. Gordan Johnston, aide-decamp to Mej. Gen. Leonard Wood, made the announcement on be half of a group of Army and Navy men acting in an unofficial capacity with civilians in promoting the movement. Captain Johnston said it was planned to establish within a short time a first reserve of between 250,000 and 300,000 former Army and Navy militiamen for Instant call in case of emergency. Major General Wood has given the plan his unofficial endorsement and former President Roosevelt has written a letter approving the proposal. Numerous other public men have endorsed the project, and a statement by the promoters says that former Secretaries of War and of the Navy have agreed to act in an advisory capacity. Asserting that he and his four sons will become members of the Legion, Colonel Roosevelt In a letter to the organizers, says that in the event of war he intends to ask Congress for permission to raise a division of cavMi, P/waavalfa 1aH?r In nnrt says: , "I and my four .sons will gladly become members. I very earnestly hope and pray that there will be no war; but the surest way to avert war is to be prepared for It; and the only way to avert disaster and disgrace In war la by preparing in advance. OUTBREAK OF CATTLE DISEASE. in one Jiearo rvearlTfotfroond An fected.?Governor Alarmed. Richmond. Va.?-Following the discovery of 125 fully developed cases of foot and mouth disease In a herd of 300 dairy cattle on a farn^ in Henrico county, seven miles north of this city Gov. Henry C. Stewart Issued a quarantine proclamation and announced that he would go before the Circuit Court at once and apply for an Injunction against 18 railroads and steamship lines in Virginia to enforce their full complaince with his recent proclamation requiring that no cattle or cattle feed be moved without the proper Federal certificates. Governor Stuart also ordered that within a radius of five miles ground the farm where the outbreak has occurred there be no movement of cattle or cattle feed. Special deputies have been sworn in by the sheriff of Henrico county and a virtual blockade has been put into effect. The city has suspended its regular inspection of dairies to prevent inspectors carrying the disease from one herd to another. Gov. Stuart takes an alarming view of the situation. Russian Offensive Along Whole Front London.?The Russian offensive operations apear at the present time to extend along their whole front? an indication that they have brought strong reinforcements into the field. They have checked the German advance in North Poland, where the Germans are reported in retreat and the recapture of Przasnysz after severe fighting, has given them an excellent pivotal point from which to cirry on further operations. All the Petrograd correspondents refer to the capture of a large number of Germans as a new phase of the wnr, and credit it to a lack of officers an.ong the German armies and the large number of young untrained men drafted into them. The Russian offensive extends to whit is now known as the BzuraRawka front, where they successfully opposed Field Marshal von Hindenburg's attempt to advance on Warsaw. There has been heavy fighting in Western Galicia and in the Carpathians, but no notable changes In the situation. In Eastern Galicia the Russians report another repulse for the Austrians wlo again have lost a number of prsi-mers. With Russia it would seem to be a case of keeping up the supply of ammunition which the opening of the Dardanelles would greatly assist. Cattle Feve- Quarantine. Washington.?Secretary of Agriculture Houston has ordered more than 28.000 square miles of territory in counties of eight states released from Texas cattle fever quarantine. By states the counties released include: Georgia?Walker, Catoosa. Whitfield. Murray, Gilmer. Dawson. Forsyth, Milton, Cobb and Madison. /I it? **? k*>GUin l itruiJlia?vucoiDi uciu, .?nrion and Florence. North Carolina?Harnett. Cumber>and. Wayne. Greene and Lenoir. Virginia?Surrv, Y< rfc, Warwick. I IMPRESSION MADE I BY AMERICAN NOTE ENCOURAGING REPORTS ARE BE- 0 ING RECEIVED FROM LONDON AND BERLIN. GERMANY REPORTS WILLING D Difference of Opinion in England, S Seme Favoring, Others Wanting Further Restrictions. Washington.?Encouraging reports from both Ambassador Page at Loa- aj don and Ambassador Gerard at Ber- n lin were received concerning tne atti- gi tude of Great Britain and Germany to- ai ward the latest American proposals s (or the safeguarding of neutral commerce and the unrestricted shipment a' of foodstuffs to the civilian population of belligerent countries. The United e< States does not expect complete re- oj plies for several days. ft Germany's willingness to make con ft cessions and negotiate for an under- 0I standing on the submarine food and tl mine question already has been made fc known informally and the United ei States expects a formal acquiescence In a day or two. All eyes now are u; turned on London, where opinion it 8< understood to be divided on the merits c] of the suggestions. Some leading S1 British Cabinet members are said to c< favor in principle the American pro- \] posals as a means of solving the problem with as little inconvenience to ol neutral countries as possible. Another ti element, however, is said to be im ei pressed by the military value of fur- e] ther restricting supplies to Germany. 8< The exact nature of the American ?j proposals is still unknown because Of pi the rigid reticence of officials here and fs abroad, but each day adds information on the subjecct Briefly this tl much of the contents of the American ei suggestions now has been confirmed, tl The United States has asked that d, the previous rules of International ti law with respect to shipment by a neutrals of conditional contraband '<y destined to the civilian population, aqti e< flot the belligerent forces of m jj The removal of all floating minee?Germany and Great Britalr^HMK* q posed except mines used fofl & tion of coast defenses add ships through fields that remain. ^ MANY BIQ SUPPLY BILL8 FASSEiT V Congre?s Spending Up to, Be Ready ' For Adjournment. Washington. ? Congreee worketl ^ steadily on its task of cleaning up sum- c pfly bills which must be out of ^tfye F way before adjournment on Search 4. n The Senate passed the naval bill, ?, $152,000,000, the fortification bill, $?,: J 000,000, and the diplomatic bill, $ ,- g 200,000 while the House spent the day debating the general diflciency measure, with interruptions now and then 3j to dispose of conference reports. 0) The Senate added about $8,000,000 to the naval bill as it passed the House, providing the two-battleship ^ construction program, for five seagoing submarines instead of one, for n 16 instead of 11 coast defense subma- Q( rines, for. a gunboat and a hospital g, ship, and adding $1,000,000 for an armor plate and $500,000, for a projectile factory. ^ Senator Smoot vainly sought to have authorized the construction of 50 sea- Q going and 25 coast defense submarines. declaring that "no man can tell when the European disturbance will involve this country in difficulties." This precipiated a general discussion w f< Speaker Wooten's Condition Serious. gi Raleigh.?Speaker Emmett R. Woot- b en or the nouse 01 representatives nas n been sinking steadily at Rex Hospital a when he had a chill and other alarm- o lng symptoms appeared. Doctor Par- b rott of Kinston, his family physician, a arrived and is in consultation with Dr. H. A. Royster, with a probability that as a last chance to save the life of fi the speaker the wound will be re- si opened. There is considered at this A hour the very slightest sort of chance e: for the patient to rally. t< Bill Effects Common Carriers. Washington.?Senator Newlands in- e troduced a bill in the senate to era- a power the interstate commerce com- C mission to examine all papers of a T carrier, including correspondence. It would amend the law to meet the supreme court's decision that the com- e mission did not have power to inspect It the correspondence of the Louisville T & Nashville Railway. Mr. Newlands submitted commun'cations from Actins Chairman Clements of the com- | si mission and Attorney General Greg- ^ ory, urging that the bill be passed. *>' Special Tax on Foreigners Revoked. Mexico City.?Th^ French minister was advised officially that the por- ^ tion of the special tax of 20,000.000 je pesos levied by general Obregon which ci aplies to all foreigners, will be revok- M I ed. General Obregon's decree stated 01 that money was to be used for the i<3 relief of the poor. Americans in Mexi- a1 co City at a meeting contributed a con- $2 siderable amount of money for the ni assistance of the poor. Foreign 0( banks have signified their intention of ai re-opening. ol I6BIGULTURAL BILL I PASSED BY SENATE , J , | NE MORE BILL CARRYING AP- B PROXIMATELY $23,000,000 PUT , THROUGH. \ , EBATE NAVAL BILL NEXT E D even of the Fourteen Appropriation Bills Have Been Passed.?Continue Free 8eeds. Washington.?The senate added the gricultural bill, carrying approxilately $23,000,000, to the rapidly ^ rowing list of sunlv measures nassed ad debate on the naval bill began. * even of the appropriation bills have a sen disposed of, and seven are still (raiting action. After considerable argument the r mate declined tp support the action * P the agricultural committee in strik- r ig out an appropriation of $235,000 * >r the free distribution of seeds. One a P the principal new provisions in le bill Is the $2,500 appropriation b r combating the food and mouth disuse among cattle. d Debate on the naval bill centers a pon committee amendments adding jveral missions to the house bill in- n luding provisions for- five sea-going lbmarlnes instead of one and 16 MBt defense submarines instead of ^ I. The house began work on the list P the supply measures for considera- ^ on in that body, the general deflci- n ucy bill. It also adopted the confer- * ace report on the seamen's bill. The * mate now must act on it Conferaces on other measures which have assed both houses are progressing ivorably. . * p That there is some hope of passing le bill providing Philippine self-govrnment and ultimate independence at r lis session became apparent Presi- <j] Bnt Wilson told several administra- 0 on leaders be wished the measure t auld have the right-of-way over any ther general legislation and be pass- i i in the midst of appropriation legls(tion if necessary. ci a MI ? ? - ~ Jt oeuHLur oiuimuua vuutornsu nriu g h&irman Hitchcock of the Philippine p jmxnittee and later Mr. Hitchcock dd he believed the "bill would paee. jg ' poott SPORT? increase. f J t a?t Inereaae of Food Stuffs While 11 Cotton Has Increased. I a Washington?What vaet increases ave been made in the export of food- fl tuffs since the European war began is disclosed by the department of I ommerce in a detailed statement, d foodstuffs exports for the seven J lonths ending with January totalled s 177,400,000. an Increase of $188,000,)0 over the same month of the last t seal year. e One hundred million bushels more e heat were exported than last year; f 8.000,000 bushels more oats; 10,000,- i 30 bushels more corn; 40.000,000 e ounds more fresh beef; 34.500.000 f ounds more canned beef; 1,500,000 arrels more flour; 1,000,000 pounds p lore pickled beef; 22,000,000 gallons lore gasoline, naphtha, etc., and 11,- g 30.000 gallons more residuum, fuel oil, g tc., were sent abroad. g At the same time there was a s reat decrease in the export of cot- s >n, because of the war, the total for t le seven months being 4.105.525 bales f r 2,500,000 bales less than last year, q : v WAR NEW? IN BRIEF. c 0 London?One sailor lost his life e rhen the small British steamer Dept- ? 3rd. 230 feet long and 1,208 tons, was t ent to the bottom in 20 minutes either ij y a German torpedo from a sub- a larine or by coming in contact with I mine in the North sea at a point < ff Scarborough. The 15 other mem- \ era of the steamer's crew were saved nd were landed at South Shields. f Turks Report Victory. Berlin, by via London?Reports n rom Constantinople say that a Rub- j ian attack in the territory east of <j rtzin. Trans-Caucasia, has been beat- a n off by the Turks with heavy losses b 3 the enemy. r The Western Coast Goes Down. London?The small coasting steam- / r Western Coast has been sunk by mine or torpedo in the English hannel at a point off Beachy Head. p he crew were landed at Portsmouth, s The Royperana Goes Down. ii East Bourne, England?The steam- ti r Royperana was sunk off this port b . is believed that she was torpedoed. 0 he crew of 31 men was saved. a Also the Harpalion. b Newhaven, via L>onaon?me uriusn & Learner Harpalion, from London, for lewport News, without cargo, has ? pen torpedoed off Beachy Head. c Senate May Have Extra Session. U Washington?Possibilities of an exa session of the senate alone after farch 4th for consideration of treat- ^ s and nominations were being dls- h jssed among administration leaders, w fhite house officials refused to talk ri i the subject, but it was known Pres- a lent Wilson was giving it consider- c< tion.Treaties with Columbia to pay c 15,000,000 for the partition of Pana- r< ia, and with Nicaragua to pay $3,- ti )0,000 for inter-ciceanic canal rights s l naval bases, undoubtedly will fail e ratification at this session. 0 BAN NOTE IS BEING CONSIDERED 1ASIS FOR FURTHER NEGOTIAp TIONS IS PRESENTED, IT HAS BEEN LEARNED. IRITAIN IS VERY RETICENT tut Still Point* Out That Food Hat Not Been Declared Absolute Contraband of War. Berlin, via London.?The American lentical note on marine warfare, sent o Great Britain and Germany, U In he hands of Dr. von Bethmann-Hollreg, Imperial German Chancellor, nd Gottlieb van Jagow, the Gennan 'oreign Minister. The German Government is not eady to make public the contents of he note, but it is said they may be egarded as the basis lor further negoiatlons. Certain of the proposals,' as n example the removal of the mine elds around England, probably will e unacceptable to Germany. The German Government, it is said, oes not expect that Great Britain will coept any proposals permitting the nportation of foodstuffs in to Gerlany. The I^ookal Anzelger says it learns hat the American note presents a asis for farther negotiations. "Washington," the newspaper adds, now takes up the suggestions outined in the final passage of Gerlany's answer and makes proposals rhich apparently are addressed equal7 to Germany and Great Britain." ? vPUTTING UP A GOOD FIGHT. .1 :ear That Renegade Utea Will Join Old Polk'a Band. Salt Lake City, Utah.?Fear that enegade Utes from the reservation a Colorado will join Old Polk's band f Piute Indians which has been batling United States officers hear Blnff s expressed in a dispatch to The iesert News. Reports from the Colorado reservakm say the Indians believe the white a en have killed 25 squaws and paoose8 and they are greatly incensed. Marshal Nebekdr has wired the i? will use the 20 Navajo Indian poke he has requested be sent him to sslst in tracking the hostfles. "My men will take care of all the Ighting," he said. A scouting party found that Old ^ey, leading a small band of Inilans had crossed the San Juan Liver to Navajo Reservation on the outh side. Another scouting party followed the rail of Old Polk and about 10 mountd warriors to re-capture Wash, light or 10 miles east of Bluff, but ras unable to determine whether his novement indicated an attempt to scape or an effort to obtain reinorcements. 'resident Wilson For Mountaineers. Washington.?Praise for the "simile,, straightforward" people of the louthern mountains, and criticism of he "airs that high society gives itelf were voiced by President Wilon here at a meeting held in the inerest of Berea College, Kentucky ounded to educate the mountaineers, i'he President declared the college pas "going straight to the heart of inn nf the mmi interesting oroblems f American life," and added that "the ?nly thing that is worth while in hunan intercourse is to wake somebody." Justice Tughes of the Suireme Court presided at the meeting nd other speakers were President Yost of Berea College, F. G. Bonser of /Olumbia University and Hamilton V. Mable of The Outlook magazine. Jew Orleans Bakers Ask Embargo New Orleans.?The executive committee of the National Association of Jaster Bakers forwarded to Preeient Wilson and leaders in Congress , resolution asking that an embargo e placed on the exportation of wheat, ye and flour. tlabama Prohibitionists Get Hearing. Washington.?Alabama's plan to revent liquor advertisements and olicitation of liquor orders from beig sent through the mails to prohbioin territory was incorporated in a ill introduced in the national house f representatives by Representative ibercrombie. The bill was drafted y a delegation sent here by the Alaama legislature to confer with Preslent Wilson, Postmaster General turlson and mmbers of the Alabama ongressional delegation. Inderwood Leaves House Committee Washington.?Representative Oscar IT. Underwood hade farewejl to the ouse ways and means committee, of rhich he is chairman, as he will repesent Alabama as its junior senator fter March 4. He presided over the ommittee at its final session of this ongress and was presented with a ssolu^on of thanks and eongratulaons by his colleagues. There were peeches by various members. Speakr Clark later yielded the presiding fficer's chair to Mr. Underwood. [state items OF INTERE8T *l D ALL 80UTH CAROLINA PEOPLB. Capt, Charles Petty Dead. Capt. Charles Petty, venerable citizen, brave Confederate soldier and the dean of the newspaper profession In South Carolina, who died at bis residence in Spartanburg after a brief illness, was a little more than 80 years of age and until within the last ten days had been an active member of the staff of The Journal and Carolina Spartan,' the afternoon paper of Spartanburg. Death was due to a general physical breakdown. Charles Petty was born January 15, 1835 on the farm of his father, James Petty, two miles west of OafTney. He came to Spartanburg January 1. 1879, and bought the Carolina SparHan from Capt. M. F. Trimmier. He was editor and publisher of The Spartan until about five years ago, when The Spartan was merged with the Journal. After that he was connected with the two papers In an editorial capacity until a few months ago. Capt Petty possessed an unusually readable style and as a writer on farm topics, he combined this with the practical knowledge of agriculture which gare his writings the qualities of both entertaining and Information in a high degree. Probably he had no equal as a writer on farm topics In this ?tate. He held liberal anc. progressive views to an unusual degree, but he was never intolerant of the views of others. He was a member of Central Methodist church and was a regular ^attendant on Its services. The funeral service was largely attended and many ^ beautiful floral designs covered the last resting place of the veteran newspaper man. ( 80UTH CAROLINA NEW8 BRIEFS. Plans have been perfected for a public playground for the children of Lancaster. Three residences at Clio burned with a loss of several thousand dollars. v.." Stockholders in the Orangeburg Fair Association held a meeting - recently and re-elected Old officers and laid plans for a big fair this fall. Johnny Evers, the jjreat. oaseball player,,who Is now in Camden playI ??1 AVA AYIIM. . - ' iug (UUf Olt., BO/D WO vnuiuyu Ullun ate has worked wonders with. him. R N. Dukes will represent Wofford . -j College in the lntercotl^^^ora^l^ inir^1 th^w negroes were killed arid several severely beaten and otherwise injured was recorded when 8hertff John Davis of Oconee county placed three white men of that section under ar- v ;j| rest and carried them to jail at Walii all a, making six men who now face charges of murder as a result of this trouble. The meeting of the Tri-8tate Conference of Orphanage Workers will be held this year in Yorkville, and the dates decided upon are April IS and 14. The states of North Caro- jj Una, South Carolina and Georgia will send their orphanage executives to take part in this conference. It will be held at the Church Home orphanage of the Episcopal church. The polo season has opened at Sumter and games are attended by big crowds. i A prohibition fight has been lfuurtlP"^ *~ ed in Chester by a large number of citizens. Senator E. D. Spiith was fn Flor- ' ence recently on a visit to his wife who is still sick in the infirmary. He eays that be fully expects congress to adjourn within the next weelf and that the ship purchase bill will go over ae a legacy to the next congress. Senator Smith will close his Washington office when the present seaslon of congress ends but he will not 8top work on congressional matters, it having been learned that he will open offices in Florence with his usual force in charge of the clerical work. Qen. B. H. Teague has appointed as sponsor for the South Carolina division, U. C. V., Miss Martha A. Bonham of Anderson, who has named as her maids of honor Misses Olive McGowan of Columbia and Caroline Slnkler of Charleston. Mrs. R. S. Ligon of Anderson will be their chaperon and matron of honor. In a Are recently the office and main building of the Stone Fuel and ~ -a nraa LumDer uompany m uiecuimc t><m completely destroyed. The loss Is approximately $12,000 partially covered by Insurance. A contract has been awarded for 40 additional houses for the Dunean mill village of Greenville. These houses, together with those which are now standing, will provide accommodation for the complement of labor required by the mill when it is running to Its full capacity and on full time. The work of construction will hoirin nt nnee. The Lexington County Rural Mail Carriers have just held their annual meeting. Levi Turner was shot and seriously wounded a few days ago by Joe and Ernest Humphries near Blacksburg. The plant of the Charlotte Brick Company, which is located about a mile from Fort Mill, is running on full time, with plenty of orders in hand and prospects for the future which warrant the belief that it will continue to operate steadily from now on. The plant is equipped with the latest and best machinery and employs about 150 hands.