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MERICI FIRM IH MllW NirTK I'm dl- UM \ N \MH\SS\l>OH BTATEH THAT sl l M <>> \ \ VION S ATTITl 01: WILL NOT III: TOLI H VI - KU. I nltcd Smtc* Will not lusouss Course of Allies as Ttiat Matter Between Thon? Countries ami Tills?Km hargo oh Arms Would Ix? Consldcr . .1 Breach of luii. on Part of \iuorha. Washington. A rll 21 ?Tho United H?ten replied today to the recent memorandum In which Count von Bernstorff. the German ambassador, declared that if the American people desire to observe true neutrality, they will find means to stop the .'xcluslve Importation of arms to one aid? or at least to use this export trade as a means to uphdd the legitimate trade with Germany, especially the trade In foodstuffs.'' Tho American note, signed by Sec? retary Bryan, was drafted at the state department but was finally penned b> President Wilson himself. After pointing out that the language used by Count von Bernstorff "is sus? ceptible of being construed as Impugn? ing the good faith of thr United States in the performance of its du? ties as a neutral." the note "takes it for granted that no such Implication was Intended'' and suggests that evi? dently tho German ambassador "Is laboring under certain false Im? pressions." It then declares that while the rela? tions of the United Stntes with any on* of the belligerents "can not wise? ly be made a subject of discussion with a third government." such cor? respondence between the United States and the allies as has been pub? lished shows that steadfast refusal ' of the American government "to ac? knowledge the right of any belliger? ent to alter the accepted rules of wai? st sea In so far as they affect the rights end Intereets of leutrals." The attitude of the United States on the question of exportatlons of areas Is restated?namely, that to place any embargo on arms during the progress of a war would be "a direct violation of the neutrality of the PaJtad States." The note refers to the spirit of friendship whlcn the United States desires always to mani? fest toward Germany and its people, and concludes with the declaration that the neutrality of tho United States "is founded upon the Arm basis of conscience and Rood will." The communication \>um delivered by messenger to Count von Bern? storff late today and by agreement with the German embassy tho state department made It piddle tonight. Tho text of the note follows: "Excellency: "I have given thoughtful considera? tion to your excellency's note of the tth of April. 1916. Inclosing a mem? orandum of the same date. In which \ our exn II.-Ties discusses the action of this government with regard to trade between tho United States and Ger? many and the attitud.- of this gov? ernment with regai.I t-i the expona? tion of arms from the United Sta'es to the nations now at Sfaf with Ger? many. "I must admit that Lam somewhat at a loss how to Interpret your excel? lency's treatment of ? hese matters. There are many circumstances con? nected with this important suldeet t.. which I have expected your excellem ) to advert, but of which you make no mention, and there are othor circum? stances to which you do refer which 1 would have supposed to be hardl> appropriate for discussion between the government of tho United Statesand the government of Germany. "I shall take the liberty, therefore, of regarding your excellency's refer? ences to tho course pursued by the government of the United States with regard to the Interferences with trade from this country such as the gov? ernment of Great Hrltaln has attempt? ed as Intended merely to Illustrate more fully the situation to which you desire to call our attention, and not as an Invitation to discuss thai course. "You excellency's long cxperletu . In International affairs will have sug? gested* to you that the relations of th? two governments with one another can not wisely Im made ,4 subject of discussion with a third government, which can not be fullv Informed as t?. the fact*, and whleh can not be fully cognisant of the reasons for the agajfag pursued. I believe, however, that 1 am Justified In assuming that what you d?*lre to r.ill forth is a frank statement of the position of this gov? ernment In regard to its obligations ag a neutral power. The ?eueral attitude snd course of policy of this Kovern ment In the maintenance of Us neu ti ill' I am particularly anxious thai your e*ri ||enry should si c In IhOlt true llahf. j "l had hoped iha? tali governsnent'? position I'l them- respects p?(l| |,r, , made abundentlv clear, but l um. a course, perfectly willing to state it agsln This seems to me the sgei necessary ami deslrublv, because, 1 rot t>? sa>. the language which y? ?r ?XOOllenC) tmployi in your memoran dom |i suneeptlble of being conetrueo 11 Impugning the i.i faith of the United states in the performance of its duties as a neutral. I take it tor granted that no such implicit ion was intended, hut it is so evident that your excellency is laboring under certain false Impressions that T can not be too explicit in setting forth the facts 'as they are. when fully reviewed and comprehended. "In tho tlrst place, this government has at no time and In no manner yielded any one of Its rights as a neutral to any one of the present bel? ligerents. It has acknowledged, as a matter of course, the right of visit and search and the right to apply the rules of contraband of war to articles of commerce. It has. Indeed, insisted upon the use of visit and search as an absolutely necessary safeguard against mistaking neutral vessels for vessels owned by an enemy and against mis* taking legal cargoes for illegal. It has admitted also the right of blockade if actually exorcised ami effectively maintained. These are merely the well known limitations which war places upon neutral commerce on the high seas. But nothing beyond these has It conceded. I call your excellen? cy's attention to this notwithstanding It already is known to all the world aa a consequence of the publication of our correspondence In regard to these matters with several of the belligerent nations because I can not assume that you have official cognizance of it. "In the second place this govern? ment attempted to secure from the German and British governments mu? tual concessions with regard to the measures those gevernments respec? tively adopted for the interruption of trade on the high seas. This it did, not of right, but merely as exercising the privileges of a sincere friendship of both parties and as according its Impart al good will. The attempt was unsuccessful, but I regret that your excellency did not deem It worthy of mention in modification of the Im? pressions you express. We had hoped that this action on our part had showi\ our spirit In these times of distressing war as our diplomatic correspondence had shown our steadfast refusal to acknowledge the right of any bellig? erent to alter the accepted rules of war at sea In so far asf they affect the rights and Interests of neutrals. ? In the third place, I note with sincere regret that In directing atten? tion to the sale and exportation of arms by cltisens of the United States to enemies of Germany, your excel? lency seems to be under the Impres? sion that it was within the choico of the government of the Urdted States, notwithstanding Its professed neutral? ity and Its diligent efforts to maintain it in other particulars, to Inhibit this trade, and that its failure to do so manifested an unfair attitude towards Germany. "This government holds, as I be? lieve your excellency Is aware, and as It Is constrained to hold In view of the present indisputable doctrines of acecpted international law, that any change in its own laws of neutrality during the progress of a war which a ..old affect unequally the relations of the United States with the nations at war would bo an unjustillable de? parture from the principle of strict neutrality by which it has consistently sought to direct its actions and I re? spectfully submit that none of the circumstances urged In your excel? lency's memorandum alters the prin? ciple involved. 'The placing of an embargo on the trade In gjrgM at the present time would constitute such a change and be a direct violation of the neutrality of the United States. It will, I feel assured, be clear to your excellency that, holding this view and coislder ing itself in honor bound by It, it Is out of the question for this govern? ment to consider such a course. "I hope that your excellency will realize the spirit in which I am draft? ing this reply. The frlednshlp between the people of the United States and the people of Germany is so warm i ml of suc h long standing, the tics which bind them to one another In imitv are so many ami so strong, that Mils government feels under a special ompulaton t?? speak with perfect frankness when any occasion arises which seems likely to create any mis? understanding, however slight or lern? porary, between those who represent ? be ?OVernmoiltl Of the two countries. It will be I matter of gratification to me if i havs removed from your ex < ellency's mind any misapprehension you may have bteg under rewarding either the policy or the spirit and purpose of the government of the I'nlted states, its neutrality is fotfnd? od Upon the firm basis of conscience i ml gOOd will. "Aeeept. excellency, the renewed as niiranees of iny hlgheel oonetdera i ion. t sign? ?!? w. j. Bryan.'1 At the German embassy no com? ment a*as mole on the note further than a Statement that if had been' i transmitted to the foreign office at Berlin and that as it was a reply front he American government to a com uiuitlcutieu Crogg Uk Qermnn govern-' SENATOR LOUIS APPELT DEAD CLARENDON coCNTY LEGISLA? TOR HAK PA8HED AWAY. Died tu Baptist Hospital in Columbia Alter Operation for Cancer?Was . Well known Editor and Had Been Postmaster at Manning. Columbia, April 22.?Louis Appell Of Manning, owner and editor of the Ma iik Times for 30 years, who was ?erving his fourth term as State sena? tor from (Marendon county, died yes? terday afternoon at the Baptist hos? pital. Mr. Appelt, on his return from Bpartanburg last week, where he at? tended with his daughters the South Atlantic States Music festival, stopped in Columbia for a surg'eal examina? tion. This revealed SO serious a con? dition, resulting from cancer, as to indicate an immediate operation, which was performed Monday, with only the very slightest hope of suc? cess. Mr. Appelt was 58 years of age. The funeral party will leave this morning for Manning and the funeral and interment will take place there tomorrow. Mr. Appelt will be burled with Masonic honors. Mrs. Appelt and her children have been here sev? eral days, with tho exception of the oldest, I. L Appelt, who arrived yes? terday afternoon. In the senate Mr. Appelt was chair? man of the important committee on railroads and also of that on internal Improvements. lie was a member of tho committees on education, finance, printing and privileges and elections. Ho was a member also of the special j committee on public printing, created at the last session and of which the Darlington senator, C. D. Liee, is chairman. Mr. Appelt was born In Troy, N. Y? March 22, 1857, and in early life came with his parents to South Carolina. He was educated in the public schools of New York city and at the Green port high school, Greenport, L. I. He entered politics shortly after attain? ing his majority. He was ten years probate judge of Clarendon county, was for some time treasurer of the town of Manning and was postmaster there during the II years preceding August, 1913. As a boy he joined the staff of the Manning Times, the ROV. S. A. Nettles being proprietor. This journal he had owned and edited for about 30 years. Mr. Appelt took much interest in the militia and ? rvod as a major on the staff of Gem Joseph I* Stopplebein. Mr. Appelt leaves a brother, Henry Appelt, at Darlington and two broth? ers and two sisters in the North. Mrs. Appelt, formerly Miss Eliza Steln meyer Clark, of Manning, survives her husband with two sons and four daughters, all of Manning, as follows: L I. Appelt, Mrs. C, M. McFadden. Misses Augusta, Mattie and Valllc Appelt, J. M. Appelt. Resides being a Mason, Mr. Appelt was a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Woodmen of the World. He attended the ceremonial session of Omar temple, Mystic* Shrine, in Spartanhurg last week. Outside his county, in which he had long been a prominent political figure, Mi. Appelt was best known as the editor of the Manning Times. He wrote voluminously, fluently and pointedly, held decided opinions and was accustomed to address his con? stituency Intimately and at length each week regarding his views of men and measures. A characteristic fea? ture of The Times was the long letter from the editor printed In each issue during the legislative session. "I am deeply grieved at the death of Senator Appelt," said Lieut. Gov. Andrew J. Bethen last night. "I saw him Sunday and he seemed cheerful and discussed with me many matters both political and personal. He was particularly touched Sunday by the visit of a number of little Sunday school children of the First Baptist church, who took flowers to his room. He remarked upon the incident and told me how appreciative he was of it. Senator Appelt had long been a faithful member of the senate and his death Is a great loss." The lieutenant governor last night appointed the following senators as a committee to attend the funeral of Senator Appell at Manning on Fri? day: linger sinkier of Charleston; E. C. Bppa oi Williamsburg, J. w. McCown of Florence, Neils Christensen of Beaufort, C. D, Lee or Darlington, Qeorge M. Stuckey of Lee and w. H, Bharpe of Lexington. He notified the members of the committee of their appointment by telegraph. OIL MILL BURNED. southern oil Mill lit Itttcns Destroyed rhu Morning. Athens. Oa., April 22, Tin- South ? int 'otton ? ?II plan! w as burned I his morning, causing a loss of one bun died thousand dollar.!. The origin of the lir?' Is unknown. Ilient, the embassy was without au? thority to nay itn.vihlug until Instruc? ted to do so. MAYOR GRACE MAKES REPORI SAYS THAT GREAT STRIDES HAVE BEEN MADE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. Charleston Executive Wires Answer to Governor's Letter, Asking Infor ination on Action in City?Many I'laces Have doted* Charleston. April 21.?In response to a letter from Gov Manning .mailed yesterday at Columbia In W***Ch May? or Grace, of Charleston, was asked for a detailed statement within 48 hours showing the progress of law enforce? ment here, the mayor today filed the following telegram: Hon. Richard I. Manning. Governor, Columbia, s. C: I am reliably advised by the chief of police that great strides have been made in the direction of complete law enforcement. First, all forms of gam? bling, including slot machines, lot? teries and regular gambling houses have been banished, so far as is pos? sible to banish them from the city of Charleston, and whenever we hear in any case of any disposition by anyone to peep, out in violation of the law [against gambling we immediately take I steps to stop it. The liquor situation, however, is different. You ask me for a statement of what places have been closed. Of course you know, that the city of Charleston has ro power to close a place up except by a refusal to issue a license to do business of any kind. Where a business, such as the liquor business, is run in violation of law, the city has no power by an)' process that I know of to close a place up, nor has any law enforcing power in the State any such power. Not? withstanding this, the temper of the methods that we have adopted have compelled many places of prominence voluntarily to close rather than risk the odium and tumult attached to the constant raiding by the police. I men* tion particularly both hotels. Many other places that had been flagrantly, by bold fronts and otherwise, violating the law, have been driven at least to cover and until, on the whole, the sale of liquor in Charleston, if carried on at all now, is noi being carried on with any open defiance of law. I can not. tell you conscientiously that in the city of Charleston no liquor is be? ing sold against the law. If you have been advised that anywhere out? side of the city of Charleston any bet? ter efforts have been made, all tilings considered, than we have made in the city of Charleston, or that there is a place where liquor is not being sold, I ha' c nothing to say hut to express my profound doubts. By compari? son, I feel Justified in saying that with? in the city of Charleston we have mado greater relative strides to car? ry out your wishes than anywhere that I know of. When you consider that we wa?re ordered by you sud? denly to uproot something that was inwoven into the web of the life of a community, 1 can honestly say that we have accomplished a great deal. (Signed) John P. Grace, Mayor. The governor's letter to Mayor Grace, which was received here this morning, was as follows: State of South Carolina, Executive Chamber, Columbia, April 20, 11)15. Hon. John P. Grace, Mayor, Chaiies My Dear Mr. Mayor: ton, S. C. Following our recent telephone con? versation In which you called me up and promised to give me a statement of what you had accomplished in Charleston, I beg to say that I am very -much disappointed at not hav? ing heard from you. I will he glad if you will let me j have w ithin 4S hours a detailed state? ment of what places have been clos? ed, with a statement also if they are still closed or if they have resumed business. By so doing you will greatly oblige. Very truly yours, (SCigned) Richard I. Manning, Governor. MKT HEATH UNDER TRAIN. North Carolina Man Fatally Hurt at Spartanhurg. Spartan burg, April 20.?Carl Ran BCUr, of Fayetteville, N. C, died here tonight, at the Bpartanburg Hospital, as the result of injuries sustafned ear? lier in the afternoon, when he at? tempted to board a passenger train* moving out of the station and slip ped from the step. Due leg was severed from the body and the othei ankle was crushed by the car wheel. He was taken at once to the hospital but never recovered from the shock. Mr. Ilanseur was a*traveling man well known In the Carolinas, He was o member of the Fayetteville Lodge of 13 Iks. Members of bis family have been notified of bis death and are ex? pected here tonight. Columbia, April 21.- The board o( regents for Ihe state Hospital for tin Itisaiie has been called to meet on Saturday, 1 >r. t'. 1 ?'. Willisms will iieeeed I>1. T J. St I lit MS SUpel'iU iciidvut uii May 1. AN EXPRESSION OF APPRECIA TION. Dr. Ilaynsworth Thanks Those Who Rendered Assistance in Making School Day a Success. Editor Daily Hem: Please allow me to express through your paper my great appreciation for j the kindness and generosity of so many who helped to make the County School Day a decided success. It was a disappointment that a number of j schools failed to take parti but it is; hoped that they will again fall inj line, when the next school day comes around. Already one school has ex? pressed regrets for not having enter ed. To those who know exactly what the children do on School Day, the really hard work that they subject themselves to voluntarily, the day stands for much that is genuinely beneficial. There is of course some play, but play is by no means alL Below is a list of all who contrib? uted for the prizes. They, with all who helped in any way. are sincere? ly thanked for the assistance render? ed. Again several of the lodges have contributed flags The names will bo given in a little later. Respectfully, J. H. Haynsworth, County Superintendent of Education. List of Donators for School Day. Knight Bros., 1 box stationery. L. W. Folsom, 1 pair cuff buttons. Antler's Pharmacy, 1 box stationery W. B. Burns & Son, 1 enamel rice steamer. E. W. A. Bultman, 1 jar ginger pre? serves. James Bryan, $1 in cash. D. J. Chandler Clo; Co., $2.50 hat. DuRant Hardware Co., 1 manicure set. Sumter Clothing Co., 1 pair knee pants. Hearon's Pharmacy, $2.50 in trade. Globe Office Supply Co., 1 pocket memorandum hook, name in gold on back. ? George H. Hurst, 1 picture. Geo. F. Epperson, 1 riding bridle. L. Alpert, 1 girls' hat. H. Barnett, $1 in cash. M. Green. 1 box candy. Sumter Dry Goods Co., $1 box hois - ery. Cash Dry Goods Co., 1-2 doz. la? dies' handkerchiefs. Shaw & McCollum, 1 box Buster Brown hosiery. Schwartz Bros., 1 center piece. Ernest Field, $1 in cash. D. R. McCallum, $1 in cash. Zemp's Pharmacy, 1 box candy. Candy Kitchen, 1 box candy. Lyric Theatre, $1 book of tickets. T. E. Richardson, 1 book on Pana? ma and the Canal. Sibert's Drug Store, $1 soda ticket. Stubbs Bros., 1 belt and 1-2 doz col? lars. Levy & Moses, 1 box candy. J. M. Chandler, 1 necktie. Sumter Drug Store, 1 box fancy soap. O'Donnell & Co., 1 rug. Carolina Grocery Co.. merchandise. New York Bakery, 1 layer cake. V. Baula. 1 box candy. Bradford Bros., 1 fruit cake. Misses Wilkes, 1 hat. J. D. Craig Fur. Co., - rug or pic? ture. E. ScTiadaressi, l pound chocolate candy. W. B. Boyle, 1 saddle blanket. Booth-Boyle Live Stock Co., 1 rid? ing bridle. Williams* Cute Studio, 1-2 dozen photos, $5 size. T. C. Scaffe, merchandise. The Battery, $1 in cash. Burns Hardware Co., $1 pocket knife. W. H. Shelley & Son, 1 picture. Wreck Store, 1 pair shoes. H. L. Tisdale, $2.50 in trade. J. H. Win burn, 1-2 doz pictures, $5 size DeLorme's Pharmacy, 1 bottle toilet water. H. L. Scar'.Mir ? h, $2 in cash. W. A. Tliomp 1 broach. E. W. Vogel, cash. Dr Morse, $1 in cash. The Economy Store, 1 nice hair brush. Wallace & Moses. $2 in cash. Miss Jacobs, 1 hat. Consolidated Insurance Agency, $1 in cash. I. C. Strauss. $2 in cash. R, D. Lee, in cash. A. China, ?1 in cash. W. 15. LTpshur, $1 in cash. D. D. Moise. $."> in cash. rank of Sumter, $10 in cash. I. A. Ryttenberg offers |10 on large Victrola or $5 on small VTctrola to school whose pupil won in spelling match. GOVERNOR DEMANDS ACTION. Asks Mayor Grace if His Telegram is Cina I Answer. Columbia, April 22.?Gov. Manning today sent the following telegram to Mayor Grace of Charleston: "Your Lelogram received. Am 1 to understand that it is a final answer to my re ?inest for a report giving names and placet. Please wire answer." WISACKY LOCAL NEWS. Cotton Coming up Corn Had to Bo Replanted?Personal Mention. -;a4: Mr. Editor. We are having delightful weather and have had for two weeks and on.' farmers have not failed to take advan? tage of it. The hulk of the cotton hat been planted and a good deal of it up. Those who planted corn early had to plant over. We are getting good stands of corn, where it was planted after the snow. I don't think the fruit crop has been materially in? jured. Our gardens are looking wrell and we are getting early vegetables for the table. A good rain is very much needed and would be very helpful to both farm and gardens. our District conference was held at Bethune, a growing.town on the Sea? board Railroad. It is a beautiful site for a town on an elevated plain nat? urally drained. It is beautifully laid off with wide streets and two rows of shade trees to each street. Bishop Denny of Richmond presided. His presence was an inspiration, at? tracting large crowds to hear him. He preached three times during the con? ference to the ediiication and upbuild? ing of all who heard him. Our next district conference goes to Kershaw. Mr. J. C. Scott of Mr. Pleasant is on a visit to Mrs. W. W McCutchen Mrs Tom Green of Bishopville is visiting her mother, Mrs. W. W. Des? Cham ps. Mr. John Lucius had to stop his studies at the Citadel on account of his eyes. He is at his father's home. Mrs. Keels, nee Miss Annie Bello Du Rant, of Packsville, is at the home of her father, Mr. T. D. Du Rant. Drs. Alford and Mcl^eod of Florence, per? formed an operation for her for some throat trouble. She is doing nicely. Miss Janie Green of Lancaster is the guest of Mrs. H. W. Lucius. Miss Marian Williams has been a great sufferer from rheumaMsm. oho had to suspend her studies and return to her home. She is improving and we all hope will soon be entirely re? lieved of her suffering. I am glad to hear of the religious awakening in your town and trust that the tabernacle meeting soon to be held will result in great and last? ing good, not only to your town, but will reach out to all the surrounding country. Hope all prejudice will be removed and every one will jdin to? gether to make the meeting a grand success. Rocky Bluff Notes. Rocky Bluff, April 22.?Speaking of changeable weather, I think that this month broke the record for changes. Snow, sleet and summer weather all in three weeks. Gardens and truck patches are do? ing very nicely, considering the hot, dry weather for the last two weeks. Mr. Henry Winkles is in the hos? pital with rheumatism. About seven years ago he was down with it six months. It is hoped by his friends that he won't have as had an attack this time. Miss Eva Hatlield is visiting rela? tives in Sumter. Mrs. L. L. White spent Saturday with Mrs. W. F. Baker. Mr. Lern Baker and sisters, Misses Ha and Lula, of Rembert, spent Satur? day with their brother, Mr. W. F. Baker. Mr. Frank Ardis and family, of Dal zell and Mrs. Magnus Watts, of Sumter, spent Sunday at Mr. S. Watts/ Mr. J. J. Hatlield and family spent Sunday at Mr. W. F. Baker's. Mr. Allen Creighton. of Sumter, spent Sunday at Mr. J. L. McLcod's. Columbia, April 22.?Several hun? dred Confederate veterans gathered in Columbia today for the annual re? union. Major General Teague of Aikcn, is presiding. Early Closing. Commencing Monday, April 26th, our stores will be closed every after? noon at f> o'clock. Saturdays except? ed. O'Donnell & Co.?Advt. Our Foreign Advertising is in Charge of Jacobs & Co., Clinton, S. C, SOLICITING OFFICES: Now York?118 T.. 28th st.E. L. Gould Chicago?190 idveritslag Bldg...W. n. Fonder Petrols-Hotel Teller.C. L. Wise st. Louis? 1U)0 Central Ksti. banisKldg.. M. K. Gammon Nashville?Ml Sth Avo. N..1. M. Kiddle. Jr. Atlanta?\\ esley Memorial Bldg.--J< B. Keougti Aabertlte, K.?'.?Ul's Mam m.?. It. l.J?:<>n Philadelphia?lt'Jl Arch M. . A. ?>'l?:ui;. I Rlcbmoud. Vs.?Murphy Hotel...J. w. Llgou DEATH toVER RAT CORN Best rat and mice exterminatorBade, Klllsqulckiy and sbsolutely mthoatodofr. Mummtfle??thai preventing decomposi? tion. Hotter than at 1 the traps i n the \v<nld. Insist Genuine BAT CORN. j'1,500. $i at de?ten ur by wail. i>ostr pstd. BOTANICAL MFC. CO. 4th <ft A'uce St:. Philadelphia, /*?,