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ENGLAND'S ANSWER IS A BIG BLOCKADE ASQUITH SAYS GERMANY WILL OtT NO MORE SUPPLIES PROM NEUTRALS. IS TAKEN JN SELF-DEFENSE Aaka Patianca of Non-Balligaranta, Saying That Alliaa Find it Na ceaaary to Adopt Thia Policy. London.—lf the combined fleets of Great Britain and France ran prevent It, no commoditlee of any kind except those now on the seas henceforth until the conclusion of the war shall reat-h or leave the shore* of Germany. Thia la England's annwer to Ger many's submarine blockade and It Is to be effective forthwith. Premier Asqulth reading from a prepared statement, made this an nouncement In the House of Commons at a aeaalon. Studiously avoiding the terms "blockade" and "contraband for these words occur nowhere In thf/ prepared statement —the Premier ex plained that the Allies considered themselves justified In attempting and would attempt "to detain and take into port ships carrying goods of pre sumed enemy destination, ownership or origin." Th« Premier emphasized, however, that vessels and carßoes no selxed were not necessarylly liable to confis cation. and begged the patience of neutral countries In the face of 4 stop likely to Injure them He added that In making such a step the Allien had done so In self denfense. "We are quite prepared," he went on, "to submit to the arbitrament of neutrail 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 ab stained from things that we were provoked and tempted 1 • do, and we ha ve adopted n policy which com mends Itself to reason to cotninon sense and to Justice." Kvery member of the House not at the ffont In khaki or unavoidably de tained was In his seat and there was frequent cheering. The gnlleries were packed When the Premier conclud ed his set statement and turning to the«Wpeaker said: "That sir, is our reply!" There was a tremendous outburst. Before the Premier had finished the newspapers were on the streets pro clainrinx: "Our answer to Germany." It was apparent everywhere that ihe entire Nation lihcl chafing for reprisals against (he Kinking c>f merchant craft l»y submarines. The Premier prefaced the reading of his statement with these words: "The statement declares In suf ficiently plain aril unmistakable terms the view we take, not only of our rights, hut of our duties." BOYCOTT JAPANESE GOODS Chinese Society of San Francisco Starts Far-Reaching Embargo. San Francisco. —A nation-wide and ultimately world wide boycott jjp Jap anese products is the announced aim of a Chinese society organized here The embargo has been started by Chi neae-Americans In an attempt to force Japan to recede from her remands on the (.'hinese government; A propaganda-spreading campaign for She formation of similar societies 4n all the larger cities of the United States was begun simultaneously with the organization bf the parent so clety. Numbered in the new society, which has not been named, but Is described by its secretary. M. Q. Fong, a mer chant, as a purely patriotic organiza tion, is every Chinese merchant In the city. Mexican Gunboat Blown Up. Washington.—Private advices re ceived 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 In toxicatlng liquor In Idaho unlawful after January 1, 1916. Russia to Get Free Passage. Paris via London.—The Temp* as serts that an agreement has been reached between France Great Brit ain and Russia regarding the future status of the Dardanelles which will ! give Russia free passage to the Straits. , Blockade Coat Cotton sl. New York.—Cotton broke 19 points or nearly (1 a bale here upon receipt of authentic news of the Allies' plans to place a blockade against shipment of an commodities to German ports October contracts so»d off from 9.05 to S.M. It was feared that the chock In cotton shipments to Germany would weaken the spot market as well. The The action of the Allies had been dls | counted to some extent, however, and the outstanding cotton interest was comparatively limited. * i. * ■%' ■ill " -L ' mf*,. ♦ 'vv ' > jflV' '\' '- ' j ] H ,'^^Bf\\' y jttr\ - ft ♦ _ : , . MISS MARIAN BANKHEAD The honor of being the most beauti ful and charming of tha South'a fair r«prMent*tlvea at tha national capital haa been awarded to Mlee Bankhead of Jaaper, Ala., granddaugh ter of United Statee Senator Bank head. She waa aelected aa queen of the cotton ball, tha event which closed the aoclal aeaaon In Waahlngton. Mlee Bankhead la a atudent In Fairmont seminary. PASS AGRICULTURAL BILL ONE MORE BILL CARRYINQ AP PROXIMATELY $23,000,000 PUT THROUGH. Beven of the Fourteen Appropriation Bille Have Been Pasaed.—Con tinue Free Seeds. Washington.—The senate added the agricultural bill, carrying approxi mately $2:1,000,000. (o the rapidly growing list of suply measures passed and debate on the naval bill began, Soven of the appropriation bills have been disposed of, and seven are still awaiting action. After considerable argument the senate declined to support the action of the agricultural committee In strik ing out an appropriation of $235,000 for the free distribution of needs. One of the principal new provisions In the bill In the s2,r>oo appropriation for combating the food and mouth dis ease among cattle. . Debate on the naval WW centers upon committee amendments adding several missions to the house bill In cluding provisions for Ave seagoing submarines Instead of one and lfi coast defense submarines Instead of 11. The house began work on the list of the supply measures for considera tion In that body, the general defici ency bill. It also adopted the confer ence report on the seamen's bill. The senate now must act on It. Confer ences on other measures which have passed both houses are progressing favorably. That there Is some hope of passing the bill providing Philippine self-gov ernment and ultimate Independence at this session became apparent. Presi dent Wilson told several administra tion leaders he wished the measure could have the right-of-way over tny other general legislation and h® pass ed In the midst of appropriation legis lation If necessary. / Senator Simmons conferred with Chairman Hitchcock of the Philippine committee and later Mr. Hitchcock Maid he believed the bill would pass. WAR NEWS IN BRIEF. lxmdon —One Bailor lost his life when the small British steamer Dept ford, 230 feet lon* and 1,208 tons, was sent to the bottom In 20 minutes either by a German torpedo from a sub marine or by coming In contact with a mine In the North sea at a point off Scarborough. The 15 other mem bers of the steamer's crew were saved and were landed at South Shields. Turks Report Victory. BeHln. by via London —Reports from Constantinople say that a Rus sian attack In the territory east of Artzin. Trans-Caucasia, has been .boat en off by the Turks with heavy losses to the enemy. Senate May Have Extra Session. Washington—Possibilities of an ex tra session of the senate alone after March 4th for consideration of treat lea and nominations were being dis cussed among administration leaders. White house officials refused to talk on the subject but It was known Pres ident Wilson was giving it conaider atlon.Treatles with Columbia to pay 925,000,000 for the partition of Pana ma, and with Nicaragua to pay $3,- 000,000 for inter-oceanic canal rights an naval bases, undoubtedly will fail of ratification at thia aeoaion. THE ENTERPRISE. WILLIAMSTON, NORTH CAROLINA. FIRST RESERVES TO BE READY FOR WAR AMERICAN LEGION 18 NEW OR- GANI2ATION COMPOSED OP FIRBT RESERVES. INCLUDES ABOUT3OO,OOO MEN Numerous Public Man, Including For mer President Rooaevel*. Endorse the Movement New York.—Formal announcement WHO made hare of UIN formation'of an organization of first reserves, to be known as the American and to be composed of former Army, Navy and militia men, which will bettor In sure the nation's preparedness In case of war. Capt. Gordan Johnston, aide-de-camp to MaJ. Gen. Wood, made the announcement on be half of a Kroup of Army and Navy men actinic In an unofficial capacity with civilians In promotlnK the move ment. Captain Johnston said It wa* 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 writ ten a letter approving the proposal. Numerous other public men have en dorsed tho 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 liecome members of the I -eglon, Colonel Roosevelt In a letter to the organizers, says that In the eve/U of war he intends to ask Congress for permission to raise a division of cav alry. Mr. Roosevelt'a letter In part says: "I nnd 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 dis grace in war la by preparing in ad van co. OUTBREAK OF CATTLE DISEASE. In One Heard Near Richmond 126 Af fected.—Governor Alarmed. Richmond, Va. —Following the dis covery of 12r> fully developed case* 4 foot and mouth disease in a herd of 300 dairy cattle on a farm in Henrico county, seven miles north of this city Gov. Henry ('. Stewart Issued a cjuar antlne procliiniatlon and announced that lie would go before the Circuit Court at once and apply for an lnjunc tlon against IK railroads and steam ship lines In Virginia to enforce their full complalnce with his recent procla matlon requiring that no cattle or cattle feed bo moved without the proper Federal certificates. Governor Stuart also ordered that within a radltis of five miles around the farm where the outbreak has occurred there be no of cattle or cattle feed. Special deputies have -been sworn In hy the sheriff of Henrico county and a vlrtunl blockade has been put into effect. The city has suspended Its regular Inspection of dairies to prevent Inspec tors 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 npenr at the present time lo extend along their whole front an Indication that they have brought strong reinforcements into the field They have checked the German ad vance in North Poland, where the Germans are reported In retreat and the recapture of Przasnysz after se vere fighting, has given them an ex collent pivotal point from which to carry on further operations. All the Petrograd correspondents refer to the capture of a large number of Germans as a new phase of the war, and credit It to a lack of officers among the German armies and the large number of young untrained men drafted Into them. The Russian offensive extends to what is now known as the Bzura- Rawka front, where they successfully opposed Field Marshal von Mlnden hurg> attempt to advance on Warsaw. There has been heavy fighting in Westehn Gallcla and in the Car pathians, but no notable changes In' the situation. In Eastern Gallcla the Russians report another repulse for the Austflans who again have lost a number of prsloners. With Russia It would seem to be a cape of keeping up the supply of am munition which the opening of J.he Dardanelles would greatly assist. Cattle Fever Quarantine Washington.—Secretary of Agricul ture 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. Whit field. Murray, Qllmer. Dawson, For syih, Milton, Cobb and Madison. South Carolina —Chesterfield. Ma rion and Florence. North Carolina —Harnett, Cumber land. Wayne. Greene and Lenoir. Virginia—Burry, York. Warwick. C\» m, t / -i T A r ■rA WILLIAM J. HARRIS William J. Hsrria of Atlanta, the preeent director of the cenaua, haa been selected by the president aa a member of the interatate trade com mission, according to generally ao cepted report. NOTE BEING CONSIDERED BASIS FOR FURTHER NEGOTIA- TIONS 18 PREBENTED, IT HAB BEEN LEARNED But Still Pointa Out That Food Haa Not Been Declared Abaotuts Con traband of War. Berlin, via London. —The American Identical note on marine warfare, sent to Great Britain and Germany, i li the handa of Dr. von Bethmann-Holl weg, Imperial German Chancellor, and Gottlieb van JaKow, the German Karelin Miniater The German Government is not ready to make public the contents of the note, but It Is said they may be regarded as the basis for further nego tiations Certain of the pro|H>*als. as an example the removal of the mine fields around Kngland, probably will be unacceptable to Germany. The German Government, it is said, does not expect that Great Britain will accept any proposals permitting the importation of foodstufTs In to Ger many. The I/ookal Anzelger says It learns that the American note presents a basis for further negotiations. "Washington," the newspaper adds, 'now takes up the suggestions out lined in the final passage of Ger many's answer and makes proposals which apparently are addressed equal ly to Germany and Great Britain." PUTTING UP A GOOD FIGHT. Fear That Renegade Utea Will Join Old Polk's Band Salt l>ake City, Utah. —Fear that renegade Utes from the reservation in Colorado will Join Old Folk's band of Piute Indians which has been bat tling United States officers near Bluff is expressed in a dispatch' to The Desert News. Reports from the Colorado reserva tion say the Indians believe the white men have killed 25 squaws and pa pooses and they are greatly incensed. Marshal Neheker has wired the United States District Attorney at Salt Lake City and also the Depart ment of Justice at Washington that he will use the 20 Navajo Indian po lice he has requested be sent htm to assist in tracking the hostiles. "My men will take care of all the fighting," he said. A scouting party found that bid Posey, leading a amall band of In dians had crossed the San Juan River to Navajo Reservation on the south side. Another scouting party followed the trail of Old Polk and about 10 mount ed warriors to re-capture Wash, sight or 10 miles eaat of Bluff, but was unable to determine whether his movement Indicated an attempt to escape or an effort to obtain rein forcements. Alabama Pronlbltionlsts Get Hearing. Washington.—Alabama's plan to prevent liquor advertisements and solicitation of liquor orders from be ing sent through the mails to prohbi toin territory was incorporated in a bill introduced in the national house of representatives by Representative Abercrombie. The bill was drafted by a delegation sent here by the Ala bama legislature to confer with Pres ident Wilson, Postmaster General Burlson and mmbers of the Alhbama congressional delegation. Underwood Leaves Houae Committee Washington. —Representative Oscar W. Underwood bade farewell to the house ways and means committee, of which he is chairman, as he will rep resent Alabama as its junior senator after March 4. He presided over the committee at its final aession of this congress and was presented with a resolution of thanks and congratula tions by his colleagues. There were speeches by various members. Speak er Clark later yielded the preeidlng officer's chair to Mr. Underwood. MPRESSION MADE BY AMERICAN NOTE ENCOURAGING REPORTS ARE BE ING RECEIVED FROM LONDON AND BERLIN. GERMANY REPORTS WILLING Difference of Opinion tn England, Some Favoring, Othem Wanting Further Reatrictiona. Washington.—Encouraging reports from both Ambassador Page at ixm don and Ambassador Gerard at Ber lin were received concerning the atti tude of Great Britain and Germany to ward the latest American proposals for the safeguarding of neutral com merce and the unreatrlr-ted shipment of foodstuffs to the civilian population of belligerent countries. The United States does not expect complete re plies for several days. Germany's willingness to make con cessions and negotiate for an under standing on the submarine food and mine question already has been made known Informally and the United States expects a formal acquiescence in a day or two. All eyes now are turned on I/ondon, where opinion is understood to be divided on the merits of the suggestions. Some leading British Cabinet members are said to favor In principle the American pro posals as a means of solving the prob lem with as little Inconvenience to neutral countries as possible. Another element, however, is, said to be Im pressed by the military value of fur ther restricting supplies to Germany. The exact nature of the American proposals Is still unknown because of the rigid reticence of officials here and abroad, but eacTT day adds informa tion on the subjecct. Briefly this much of the contents of the American suggestions now baa been confirmed. The United States has asked that the previous rules of International law with respect to shipment by neutrals of conditional contraband destined to the civilian population, and not the belligerent forces of an The removal of all floating mines by Germany and Great Britain, is pro posed except mines uaed for protec tion of coast defenaea and harbors, pilots to be furnished to guide neutral ships through fields that remain. MANY 810 SUPPLY BILLS PASSED. Congress Speeding Up to Be Ready For Adjournment. Washington. Congress worked steadily on Its task of cleaning up sup pfly bills which must be out of the way before adjournment on March 4, The Senate passed the naval bill, $152,000,000, the fortification bill, $6.- 000.000, and the diplomatic bill, $4.- 200,000 while the House spent the day debating the general dlficlency meas ure, with interruptions now and then to dispose of conference reports. The Senate added about to the naval bill as It passed the House, providing the two-battleship construction program, for five see going submarines instead of one, for 16 instead of 11 coast defense subma rines, for a gunboat and a hospital ship, and adding (1.000,000 for an ar mor plate and $500,000, for a projec tile factory. Senator Sipoot vainly sought to have authorized the construction of 50 sea going and 25 coast defense submar ines, declaring that "no man can teH when the European disturbance will Involve this country In difficulties." Mm*. Bernhardt 81111 Improving. Bordeaux, via Paris.—Dr. Denuce, attending Mme. Sarah Bernhardt whose right leg wa» amputated r» rently, said the condition of the pa tient continued excellent and that hereafter no daily bulletin would be issued. Mme. Bernhardt continue* to receive many messages. Many come from the United States. Chicago Playars at Tampa. Tampa. Fla. —President C. H. Thom as, Secretary R. B. Cook. Manager Roger Brean&han and 12 playera of the Chicago National League Base ball club arrived here. Bill Effects Common Carriers. Washington.—Senator Newlands in troduced a bill In the aenate to em power the interstate commerce com mission to examine all papers of a carrier, including correspondence. It would amend the law to meet the su preme court's decision that the com mission did not have power to inspect the correspondence of the Louisville A Nashville Railway. Mr. Newlands submitted communications from Act ing Chairman Clements of the com mission and Attorney General Greg ory, urging that the bill be passed. Bpeclal Tax on Foreigners Revoked. Mexico City.—The French minis ter was advised officially that the por tion of the special Ifi of 20,000,000 pesos levied by general Obregon which aplles to all foreigners, will be revok ed. General Obregon's decree stated that money was to be used for the relief of the poor. Americans In Mexi co City at a meeting contributed a con siderable amount of money for tha assistance of the poor. Foreign banks have signified their intention of r«-opening. mum. "California Syrup of Fifl»" cant harm tender stomach, liver and bowels. Every mother realize#, .after giving her children "California Syrup of Figs" that this U their ideal laxative, became they lore ita pleasant taste and It thoroughly cleanses the tender little stomach, liver and bowels with out griping. ' When- cross, irritable, feverish, or breath is bad, stomach sour, look at the tongue, mother! If coated, give a te&spoonful of this harmless "fruit laxative," and in a few hours all the foul, constipated waste, sour bile and undigested food passes out of tbe bow els, and you have a well, playful child again. When its little system is full of cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache, diarrhoea, indigestion, colic —remem- ber, a good "Inside cleaning" should always be the first treatment given. Millions of mothers ke«p "California Byrup of Figs" handy; they know a tcaspoonful todsy saves a sick child tomorrow. Ask at the store for a 60- cent bottle of "California Byrup of Figs," which has directions for babies, children of all ages and grown ups printed on tbe bottle. Adv. NO CHANCE TO WIN GLORY Youthful Recruit Found He Waa Not Adapted Nature for a Drummer Boy. The irreverent man had been aroused by talk of the war to tell an anecdole, and those about him really thought that the gravity of the sub ject would make him reverent this time, lie Raid: "At the time of the Spanish-Ameri can war I was a boy at school. I was fired with tremendous patriotic zeal. I decided to steal away unbeknownst to my parents and enlist as a drum mer boy. You see, I was old enough for that, and I was a robust young ster, so I expected no trouble at all with the military authorities. "So, instead of going to school one morning, I hurried to a recruiting sta tion and told the officer In charge that I wanted to be drummer boy. "Ah, me! Though years have passed, it Is still an awful memory." He sighed. Those listening were mych Impressed. "Mdn't they take you on as a drummer boy?" they inquired. "No," he groaned. "Wny?" "Because—because I had no ear for muaic?" !f»« Hullhj, Mroß|, llMitlfal Ejrt Oculists and Phynlclaus used Murine E;t Remedy many year* before It wu olTrnd u a Dosfltlc Kye Medicine. Murine la Hllll Core pounded by Oar Physician* and guaranteed by them a* a Reliable Relief for Eyeetbal Need Care. Try It In your Ryee and In Baby's Eye* No Smarting —Juat Eye Comfort Buy Marine of yodfr Druggist accept no Substitute, and If Interested write for Book of the Ere Free. MURINE KYK HICXKDV CO., CHICAOO Activities of Woman. Miss Alma K. Boyd has been ap pointed private secretary to Lieuten ant Governor McClaln of Pennsyl vania. i Mary Pickford, the moving picture actress, receives a salary of $2,000 per week for 52 weeks In the year. The only real profit-sharing indus try in the United States is owned by a woman. Mrs. James P. Warbasse of Brooklyn. German tailors and dressmakers have decreed that the prevailing color for the new spring fashions shall be the field gray of the German army uniform, and in regard to cut the mili tary style will be followed. Welfare Work. "Have you any parts of an automo bile that you dont want?" "I have an old tire. What's the Idea?" "You know how our grandmother! used to make crazy quilts for the needy?" "Yes." "On the same principle I am trying to assemble an automobile for a poor woman who has none." Not a Bad Plan. "What are you doing to allay the suffering In Europe?" asked the self conscious philanthropist. "Nothing," answered the "unobtru sive citlsen. . , "What!" exclaimed"the other, indig nantly. "Have you no heart?" "Yes, I have a heart, but my means are limited and I'm trying to allay suf fering at home by paying my debts." * For old sores apply Hanford's Bal sam. Adv. Tor Her Protection, "When I said I would marry you you promised to let me handle all your money, but now we are married you handle it all yourself." * "That's because I love you so." "That's a queer way to prove your love. "It's a mighty self-sacrificing way. When I made that promise I was not aware that money was teeming with bacteria." The Unreasonable Sex. Knicker— Does your wife make you wear rubbers? Outside—Going out; but she ws>l let me wear sneaks-eomlng in. \ " _ t Poverty has Its good points. A poor man never has'the gout.
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