THE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY. JULY 5. 1917.
FIRST BATTLE OF
MOHGOLCIVIL WAR
Southern Troops, Fighting for
"Eepnblic, Clash With North-
era Supporters of
v- Manchus.
r. Bin Tranclsco, July 4. China is in
the throes of civil war and a battle is
being fought today between troops
of the southern provinces fighting for
the preservation of the republic, and
the northern forces for the young
emperor, according to cable advices
racniinj tiara trAr A n 1 A miktiji
by the Chinese Nationalist league.
The first clash between the troops
was announced as having occurred
ion is. unquestionable.
the advices today state that Fresi
.1 Yuan Huntr i aaf in PVfniv
ice Pm'dent Fung Kuck Jung
irecting troop movements in
king.
resident jui i-.acapes rrom raiace.
London. July 4. -The escape of
President 1a Yuan Hung of China
from the palace at Peking on Monday
evening is reported in an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Tien Tsin.
Tbe president is said to have gone to
the legation of one of the entente na
tions, i
A later dispatch from Tien Tsin
cays President Li Yuan Hung escaped
from the palace by a rear door and
went to the Japanese legation. He
sked the protection of the Japanese
minister, which was accorded imme
diately, m conformity with interna
tional usage.
Cable advices tonight from China
to "Young China" San Francisco re
publican newspaper, tonight denies
the rumored assassination of Presi
dent Li Yuan Hung.
The cablegram said there was widd
spread opposition throughout China
to the restoration of the Manchu
dynasty. Police and troops of
Chckian army and navy forces at
Shanghai, various parties and fourteen
Pekin newspapers were said to have
expressed such opposition.
President Li Yuan Hung tele
graphed southwestern provinces to
rise and rebel against the sestoration
but these telegrams were held up by
he monarchists, according to the ca
ram.
M A JOR CE NERAL JOHN 3.
PERSHING Commander f tb
American expeditionary force, ar
riving at a French port, whence he
proceeded to Pari to establish
American headquarter in France.
V
cording to recent press dia
lled president ci Yuan uung was
e a prisoner in the palace at the
.lit vt ucuciot v-iiauK iisuii a vuuij
in. the effort to restore the Manchu
dvftasly.. ,
ALLIES OBSERVE
ANNIVERSARY OF
U.S. REPUBLIC
Continued from Pace One.) -
af'er.'tlie Americans and trying to
Veak through a cordon of police
troops. Outside a greater crowd that
covered the entire, esplanade of the
shtngs men marched away.
London, July 4. By order of the
king, the Stars and Stripes was flying
from the Victoria tower of the House
of Parliament today and also on all
other government buildings, beside
the union jack. Private buildings
were bedecked with American flags
At never before. Thousands of per
fions in the streets wore small flags
and wagons and automobiles were
derorated with the American emblem.
premier Lloyd George was inter
ested " actively in arrangements for
celebration for the Fourth. The
Welsh guards band played American
airs while on guard at St James
palace, as did the orchestras in all
the theaters.
Americta Society Dinner.
Ambassador Page and Mrs. Page
held . an informal reception this
afternoon. The American society will
five a banquet tonight with Foreign
ccretary Balfour as the guest of
honor. Other guests will be Lord
Robert Cecil, Vice Admiral Sims, U.
S. N. Admiral Jcllicoe, chief of the
naval staff; General Sir William Rob
ertson, chief of the imperial staff at
army headquarters and the staff which
accompanied Mr. Balfour to the
United States. Francis Powell, chair
man of the society, will preside and
toasts will be given to King George
and President Wilson.
Other American societies are cele
brating the day. American war veter
ans living here are celebrating the
day. Gordon Selfridge spoke at a pa
triotic concert under the auspices of
the British and Foreign Sailors so
ciety The Marquis of Lincolnshire
made an address at the National Lib
eral club. The Selbourne society's cel
ebration extends from July 4 to 10.
Flag Over Naval Station.
Base of the American Flotilla In
British Waters, July 4. In honor of
Independence day, the British here
flew Old Glory beside the Union Jack
over their naval station, while their
commander-in-chief sent on behalf of
himself, his officers and men an in
spiring message of greeting and good
will to the American officers and blue
jackets.
There was also an exchange of calls
between the British and American ol
titers.
A number of; floral designs em
blematic of the Americans colors
were also sent to the American officers.
In the evening several hundred
American blue jackets enjoyed a per
sonally conducted vocal and mstru
mental program in their new club
house ashore. ,
Gcodnow Is Elected
President of Milwaukee
uucago, III, July A. Charles A.
Goodnow, assistant to the president
of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
Vailroad, today was elected vice oresi-
defiSof the road. He began his rail
road experience as telegraph operator
at the age ct 15. t-lectrihcation of
the Chicago, iiilwaukee & St Paul
line in the northwest was done large
ly under his direction.'
Will Teach U. S. History
To French Children
Farls, July 4.A brochure on the
subject of the United States, their
strength, role in history and interven
tion in the war, has just been distri
buted to all schools by M. Steeg. min
ister of oublie instruction, with the
object oi miking the American re
public better known to the youth of
France. " ':- '-; :
J-lAJ.-GElSt TRsnma,
OiTSciairDislrifjTt'theory
Of Spy Work in U-Boat Attack
Washington. July 4. The unsuc
cessful submarine attack on the shins
or tne American expeditionary force
nas revived spy rumors in tne capital
and will result if possible in even more
stringent measures to cloak the move
ments of military forces from the
enemy.
Officials taking the view that there
is no ground for a spy scare, suggest
ed that inevitably it was a matter of
public information that the crossing
or tne expedition would follow soon
after General Pershing announced ar
rival in France. It therefore would
not be unusual, these officials argued,
if ; the German U-boats were given
general orders to cruise in squadrons
across various ocean lines in the hope
that one of the squadrons would in
tercept the Americans.
QUENCHES THE THIRST
Horaford's Acid Pbonphate
A t.nnDOonful In Blau of water Ii venr
rafrmihlnf to the mouth and throat Buy
bottle. Advcrtlmment.
SOLEMN NOTE IN
OBSERVANCE OF
FOURTH IN OMAHA
(Contlnord from Pest One.)
the thousands who remained in the
park during the evening. .
lrr fn-weneBirlrt"i(r tita tmtnt
the city crowds gathered, but as a
rule they were neighborhood affairs
and family and private picnic parties.
i he automobile races at the Speed
way drew large crowds and those who
went felt well repaid. They saw the
speed demons and were amazed as
the miles were reeled off.
Two games of professional ball
were "played, one in the morning and
the other in the afternoon. The ama
teurs held forth on all the available
diamonds and everywhere were large
crowds.
Golf Links Filled.
From morning until dark the golf
links were filled and numerous good
scores were turned in.
At the lake resorts there were the
the usual attractions and at all of the
places large crowds were in attendance.
Celebration at Ralston.
Ralston held a celebration of its
own and it was attended by 1,000 or
more people of the suburb and the
countryside. J. O. Lamb presided
and Frank S. Howell, Omaha, was
the orator of the day. Other speeches
were by Judge J. W. Woodrough and
C O. Brage, the latter the mayor of
Ralston.,
Conservation League Picnic.
The Women Voters' Conservation
league and friends celebrated in
Hanscom park, where there was mu
sic, patriotic addresses and luncheon.
Mrs. Mary Hall presided, the ad
dresses were by Mayor Dahlman,
Harry Fleharty and Frank Odell.
One hundred and fiity attended the
basket picnic. Members of the league
served hot coffee.
Britain Does Not Fear
Idealism of America
Paris! July 4. The Matin publishes
an interview obtained by Hughes Le
Koux with Premier Lloyd George.
who contradicted emphatically a sug
gestion that Great Britain was only
half pleased with America's entrance
into the wai. ,
The French writer said there were
persons in this country who permit
ted themselves to be persuaded, no
doubt by German propoganda, that
V- 1 I t . J . t '.!'.- 1
ingianu icarea mc lueansm ana pas
sion for justice of America as it
would be fe't when the time came to
discuss terms of peace. The premier
shrugged his shoulders, M. Le Roua
writes and said;
"We not only desired the entrance
of the United States into the war, but
we solicited it At the presen moment
we ask that America shall send us
fighters in the greatest number pos
sible and as soon as it can bedone.
We wish its valiant soldiers, who have
just landed in France, inspired with
such a, fine spirit to mingle their
blood with yours and ours for the tri
umph of the common cause. Is that
clear?" -
Belgian Woman Sentenced
. To Be Shot by Germans
London, July 4. A German court
martial sentenced to. death Mile
Grandprese and her brother, both of
Stavelot Liege province, Belgium,
and caused them to be shot within
twenty-four hours, says an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam
today. The accused were tried at
Liege on the charge of espionage.
Hnnth Atlantle LtM Clo.
Columbia. 8. C, July . Thk flout At
lantic Irafu will cloa I la tcaaolt, Saturday. 1
It waa amounrtd tonlahL All Kit two of
tha an eluba that niada op tha Vacua at'
(ha atart of tha aeaavn dropped out, bacauaa
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American Troops Delighted h
Their Reception at French Capital
Paris. Tuesday. July 3. 6:00 p. m
(Delayed.) When American troops
arrived at their barracks they were
greatly pleased by their assignment
to quarters in a five story building,
mainly constructed of stone, which
they will occupy exclusively. The
French government had supplied in
dividual beds with mattresses and
supply of bed linen. The sleeping
quarters take the three upper stories
and are liKht and well ventilated. Un
the ground floor are shower baths and
wash-rooms.
After arms were stacked and sup
plies properly stored, the French sol
diers served an excellent luncheon at
noon. The menu consisted of roast
beef and cold bologna sausage, baked
potatoes, cucumber and lettuce salad,
cream cheese, bread and butter, cof
fee and chocolate and oranges for de
sert The French will suplly all ra
tions used in the barracks.
During the afternoon the army
Young Men's Christian association
took the soldiers on a sight-seeing
tour through for Paris using motor
trucks as conveyances. Leaves will
not be allowed the soldiers until af
ter the close of the Fourth of July
celebration in which they will pa
rade. The soldiers will remain in barracks
several days, until the'training camps
ot instruction are ready, their bar
racks are located near the place De La
Nation, with small detachments of
French soldiers occupying smaller
buildings grouped as a large hollow
square. The main building has many
conveniences for the troops, including
shower baths, writing and recreation
rooms, a canteen, hospital and post-
office. Officers' headquarters are in
a small building near the entrance.
Allied flags are draped over the doors
and in the center of the hollow square
is a large parade and exercise
grounds.
I he American officers are srreatlv
pleased with their quarters and the
arrangements for the troops. Many
of the American troopers speak
enough French to get on with the
French troops and all fraternize
whether they understand the same
language or not
TEUTON AIR MEN
DROP MORE BOMBS
Fleet of Machines Hurls Death
and Destruction in the
Town of Harwich,
in Essex.
QUIET RETURNS TO
RIOT-SWEPT CM
Troops Have East St. Louis
Situation Well in Hand;
Prepare for Grand Jurj
Investigation.
East St Louis, July 4. A federal
investigation of Monday's race riots
here, in which thirty-seven negroes
and four whites were killed and ap
proximately 310 negro homes were
burned, was begun to day by Colonel
George G. Hunter, chief quartermas
ter of the Central division of the
United States army. Colonel Hunter
is under instructions to make a full
report of the trouble to Major Gen
eral Thomas H. Barry at Chicago,
commandant of the Central department
For the first time since the rioting
began Sunday midnight this city was
absolutely quiet today. No trouble of
any deescription was reported and the
fire department, which was kept busy
constantly, made runs all day yester
day righting fires in the negro dis
trict, did not receive an alarm.
Residents of the city spent a dreary
Fourth of July, for the most part re
maining in their homes. More than
2,000 Illinois National Guards patroled
the streets in every section of the city,
armed with riot ammunition and under
strict orders to fire if necessary.
Celebration Called Off.
The city's Fourth of July celebra
tion, which was to have been held in
City Hall park, was called off and
all saloons and theaters remained
closed. Militiamen prevented citi
zens from congregating in any section
of. the city. Strong detachments of sol
diers guarded the stock yards and
large manufacturing plants.
i he only excitement of the day was
the findhfof tbrea xgro badietL b,ad-,
ly mutilated, in Cahokia creek, bring
ing the death list to thirty-seven.
civil authorities began the work ot
collecting and preparing evidence to
be presented to the St. Clair county
grand jury when it convenes July 9.
Only two of the ninety-seven men
arrested Monday night on charges of
inciting to riot are being held. The
others were released yesterdhy on
the ground that there was insufficient
evidence against them. The author
ities say that the ringleaders of the
mobs are known and that action will
be taken against them at the proper
time.
It became known today that Gov
ernor Frank O. Lowden. who was on
the scene last night ana early today,
had promised the Chamber of Com
merce that he would investigate fully
charges of inefficiency, lack of disci
pline and laxness against the militia
men who were here duting the height
of the rioting Monday light.
The governor and Adjutant General
Frank S. Dickson, who is in command
of the troops, requested the chamber
to gather the facts.
Both Adjutant General Dickson and
the local authorities were confident
that there would be no further out
breaks. It was stated that with the
situation apparently well in hand no
additional troops would be called.
( Estimates were made by the author
ities today that more than half of the
city's negro population has departed.
Many left today. It is estimated that
before the rioting more than" 20,000
negroes lived in East St Louis. Ne
groes remaining in town today went
about their business as usual and were
unmolested.
Hundreds of visitors from St Louis,
Mo., across the river, came today to
look over the acres of charred debris
which formerly was "Black Valley."
58,138 German War
Prisoners in England
London, June 24. (By Mail.)
There are 58,138 German prisoners of
war interned in this country, as
against 42,831 British prisoners of
war or interned prisoners in Germany,
according to a report made by the
postmaster general to the House of
Commons, hach week, the Germans
interned here received from home
9,260 parcels and money orders, hav
ing a total value of 4241.
The number of parcels thus re
ceived lias decreased nearly one-half
from last year. This was attributed by
the postmaster general to greater dif
ficulty in obtaining materials to send
from Germany. The value of postal
orders sent from uermany to Ger
mans interned here has increased
since last year, in order to enable
them to buy more food in this, coun
try.
To the British prisoners in Germany
85,0U0 parcels are sent from the
United Kingdom each week while the
money orders aggregate in value
about 11,000 a week.
Nine hundred thousand parcels are
sent each week from the United King
dom to British troops abroad.
The British postal savings bank
deposits have decreased only from
188,000,000 to . 185,000,000. There
are 125,000 fewer telephones in use in
Great Britain than before the begin
ning of the war.
Average American $11.51
Wealthier Than Year Ago
Washington, July 4. The average
man in the United States is $11.51
richer today than he was three years
ago.
Total money in circulation, shown
fn a chart in the July federal reserve
bulletin, has risen from $3,480,000,000
on June 1, 1914, to- $4,742,000,000 cm
June 1,1917. .
The circulation wealth per capita m
1914 was $34.35; in 1915, $35.44; in
1916, $39.29, and in June, 1917, over
145.86. ' -t r. r r '
Three Aviation Training f
r Fields Nearly Ready
Washineton. July 4. Rapid pro-
cress in the construction of the avia
tion fields for training fighting flyers
for war is being made, according to
Howard Coffin, chairman jof the air
craft production board, who has just
returned from ah-inspection trip. He
declared today that the Chanute field
at Rantoul, ill., where 2,000 men are at
work; the Wilbur-Wright field at
Dayton, O., on which 3,000 workmen
are employed, and the Thomas Self
ridge field at Mount Clemens, Mich.,
Three Planes in Harwich
Raid Are Brought Down
London, July 4. Two of the Ger
man machines that took part in the
air raid on . Harwich, were brought
down ablaze by British naval aircraft
and a third machine was brought to
earth in a damaged condition, it is
cfficially announced. All the British
airmen who - engaged the Germans
emerged safely from their fights.
Fire Destroys Dubuque
Hotel; Guests Escape
Dubuque, la., July 4. The Wales
hotel here burned tonight The guests
are believed to have escaped safely,
The blaze threatened other business
property.
Child Fatally Injured.
Platte Center, Kan., July 4. (Spe
cial Telegram.) A 3-year-old son of
Edgar Garner was caught in a belt
attached to a gasoline engine today
and Detore the engine could be
stopped had ' received injuries that
caused his death.
London, July 4. From twelve to
fourteen German air raiders today
dropped bombs on Harwich, a sea
port town in Essex, it was officially
announced. Eleven persons were killed
and thirty-six others were in tared.
The text of the official statement fol
lows: "A squadron of some twelve to four-
enemy airplanes attacked Harvich
from a northeasterly direction about
7:05 o'clock this morning. A number
of bombs were dropped and the lat
est reports state that eight persons
were killed and twenty-two injured.
Only slight material damage was
caused.
"Fire was opened from the anti
aircraft defenses and the enemy's for
mation was broken up, although the
low lying clouds rendered the visibil-
I . r t A 1 ' 1 .
Ytijf uu. ine raiuers also were
engaged by our own aircraft from a
neighboring station.
'lAfter dropping their bombs the
enemy's squadron turned seaward
without attempting to penetrate in
land. The whole raid only occupied
a few minutes."
Britons Bombard Bruges.
.London, July 4. During Monday
night and Tuesday morning bombing
raids were carried out on the docks
of Bruges, by the royal navy air ser
vice machines, according to an official
statement issued today. "Several tons
of bombs were dropped and good re
sults observed," continued the 'state
ment which says all machines return
ed safely.
Austrian Bid for
Czech Aid Too Late
London, July 4. The proclamation
ot kmperor Charles of Austria grant
ing amnesty to civilians convicted of
nigh treason and other offenses would
never have been promulgated except
for the success of the new Russian of
rensive, in the opinion of Dr. Benes
secretary of the Czech committee, as
set forth in an interview obtained by
the Central News. T)r Run..
has just arrived in London, is quoted
I he- position of affairs in Austria
is serious. The emperor thinks that
by grantine amnestv h& will ia. i.-
political atmosphere, which is rapidly
becoming antagonistic to the govern
ment, but I am assured instead of
having a favorable effort nn th. r....
ther course of the parliamentary ses
sion, as is the hope of the govern-
m"rV tht resu,t w"' bc the reverse.
The emperor's sten wilt tm re
move the blot. We know why the
emperor acted as he did. H wloii.a
to win all parties to his side, ostensi
bly to participate in the rfpf
against the Russians, but the Czechs
understand the underlying motives
gnu win not pe trapped,
Guatemalan Minister to
Germany in New York
New York, July 4. Dr. Manuel
Arroyo, minister to Berlin from
Guatemala, recalled when his country
severed relations with Germany, ar
rived here today on the Spanish
steamer Alfonzo from Vigo, Spain.
South Side Junk Dealers
Piedge Aid to the Police
In the issue of The Bee nf Tnni
27 in the South Side news it was in
correctly stated that "E. Vaks, a junk
dealer, was charsred with rjurchasini?
junk from minors and was discharged
when J. W. Jamison, attornev for the
junk dealers, explained to the judge
that the South Side junk dealers had
deposited a forfeit of $25 to be paid
by any member who buys junk from
a minor."
Mr. Vaks was not charged with any
ortense and did r.ot have an atfor
m court. e appeared in the interest
of the association and stated that
. i. i . i ... .
mcinucrs vi 111c association wouia aid
the police in stopping the buying of
junk from minors. Vaks never has
been charged with any offense and
was active in the organization of the
association for the protection of the
dealers and peddlers who desire to
carry on a legitimate business.
Chinese Navy Expected
To Support Republicans
Shanghai, July 4. It is generally
believed here that the navy will sup
port the republicans, while the local
military and civil authorities are (also
proclaiming the republic and oppos
ing the monarchy, but this may be
for the purpose of preserving the
peace in Shanghai. It is believed the
restoration's plans are deeply laid and
that the military governors are really
supporting the restoration. '
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The July Sales of Apparel
arc so different at this store
Only our regular stock is included. No "lots" -'
or other undesirable garments are bought
for "sale" purposes. We do not state that "they
are Valued at" or "worth" so much. Instead,
we say the former price was "so much,"
and in every instance the price reductions are
genuine and real, not fancied.
Suits, Coats, Dresses,
Skirts and Blouses
In the July Sales will cost you less than ever, ,
while the qualities remain the same.
A small charge made for alterations.
Embroidered Madeira Dresser Scarfs
Specially Priced Thursday
Beautifully "scalloped and embroidered scarfs of
a very fine quality of linen They can hardly be
detected from the' genuine Madeira hand work
in. three sizes at these special prices Thursday-;
18x36-inch, $2.50 18x45-inch, $2.75 18x54-inch, $3.00
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