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1,000 MAY BE DEAD IN SEA TRAGEDY THE WEATHER Generally fair tonight and Saturday. VOLUME XIX. No. 149. CARRANZA DOESN'T LIKE IT; KICKS TO ENVOYS Rebel Head Complains of Action of Mediators in Not Asking Him to Send Del egates to Niagara Falls Con ference Wshington—Juan F. Uraquidi. sec retary of the constitutionalist agency here, left for Niagara Falls during the night, bearing General Carranza’s lat est communication complaining of the action of the mediators in not asking him to send delegates. Mr. Urquidi was instructed to.place in the hands of the mediators, not the communication from Gen. Carranza, text of which is contained in today’s dispatches trom Durango, but another note from Mr. Zurbaran here saying in effect that Gen. Carranza finds himself under the necessity of repre senting to the mediators that he con siders the Mexican conflict oujht not to be dealt with in the absence of rep resentatives of the constitutionalist cause. Won’t Affect Success, The latest development apparently was not construed here as affecting the success of the negotiations. Sec retary Bryan and other officials as the entered the White House for the caminet meeting declared the situa tion was still "progressing satisfac torily.” Constitutionalist officials still main tained the position that should dele gates go to the Niagara conference they would consider only the exter nal'affairs of Mexico. Sends Complaint. Durango, Mex.—General Carranza has sent a message to his representa tive at Washington complaining of what he inferred was the failure of the mediators to request him to appoint delegates to the peace parley. He ex pressed doubt that the negotiations would be successful without represen tation of the constitutionalist faction. An unofficial translation of the note, which apparently is meant for direct transmission to the mediators, says: Six Days Ago. "Six days ago conferences began to treat the international conflict between the United States and Mexico occa sioned by the arrest of several Ameri can sailors by soldiers of Huerta at Tampico. To solve this conflict you offered to the government of the United States, to Huerta and to me your good offices, inviting me to ap point delecates who would represent the general headquarters of the con stitutionalist army which is under my orders. Was Waiting Answer. "I answered you that in principle I would accept your good offices and later in a separate message I stated the points which should be dealt w-ith in the peace conference. Awaiting an answer to that despatch I have not named delegates. "I am surprised that you have con tinued to treat for a solution of the conflict between the United States and the constitutionalist army which is In my orders, and represents the majority of the people and the largest armed force of the republic. Desires Representation. "For this reason, I state to you that I believe the conflict between the United States and Mexico will not be solved in future conference nuless in these conferences there is Represented the general headquarters of the con stitutionalist army.” Strike of 12,000 Miners is Not to Last Long Cherleeton, W. Ve.—leaders of the miners here expressed the opinion to day that the strike declared yesterday because of Jihe refusal of operators to grant the check off, would not last long. Operators refused to discuss the situation. Of 12,000 miners affected by the strike, many are not Paint Creek and I'ahln Crek, but the Eskdale miners have a separate agreement which will be In force another year. Wins the Oaks. Epsom, Eng,—J. B. Joel's brown (illy, Princess Dorrle, today won the Oaks stakea known as the “Ladles’ Derby." Ixird Carnarvon's Wasslltssa was second and Sir John Thursday's Torchlight, third. There were 21 start ers. Big Mass Meeting at Allen Park at 8:30 Tonight THF ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES. THE AUGUSTA HERALD Brad! E S- ©□ B' CuSk Slillkdl Am fc Eaapr(S§g ®l Erefluaadl B@wca U. S. REGULARS ENTRENCHED NEAR SCENE OF ATTACK ON AMERICAN AEROPLANE NEAR THE WATERWORKS. Troopers in deep trench a short dis tance front the Vergara waterworks, near which Lieutenant Rellinger and Ensign Stoltz were flying when thirty shots were fired at them by a detach ment of Mexican Federal volunteers. GET NO REPORT FRDMJNSTON Sec’y of War Says He Thinks Detention of German Arms Steamer Merely a Detail. Washington Secretary Garrison said today that General Funston had neither sought nor received instruc tions for adjusting the situation aris ing from the arrival of the German steamer Bavaria at Vear Cruz, with-, out a manifest. General Funston, so far, has made no report of the' inci dent. "In the circumstances,” said Secre tary Garrison, "1 in not inclined to attach any importance to the matter. I consider it merely a detail of port routine and one that probably will be settled by the captain of the port.” Mr. Garrison said all General Fun ston's reports on the landing of arms at Puerto Mexico were based upon In formation furnished by persons arriv ing in Ver Cruz from that port. General Funston reported today that the total sick of the army numbered 64, with 14 injured and wounded, the ratio being 1.93 per cent. Among the marines there are 76 sick, the percent age being 1.5 per cent. Can Your Church or Favorite Organization Use SI,OOO or Other Cash Prize to Advantage ? „ t Herald’s Label Contest Affords Opportunity Without Ex pense or Worn Two thousand dollars in gold and other prizes await organiza tions and Individuals in The Her ald's merchants and Manufactur ers label saving contest. It does not cost a penny to en ter this contest, nor is it neces sary to sell subscriptions or any thing else. All that is required is to save the labels from stand ard products that are entered, and the cash register slips of mer chants taking part as shown by contest page each Sunday in The Herald. Send in the name of your favorite organization on thenoml nation blank found elsewhere in this paper. This will entitle them to the nomlnatio. vote of 10,000 and thereafter all you have to do is to save the labels and sales slips. In dividuals should also send in their nominations as soon as possible in order that they may get in with the early starters. Did you ever try to save money while working for a salary, if so then you know it is a tough fight to even save as much as a hundred dollars, ana if the average man saves a hun dred dollars In a whole year while the cost of living Is so high, then he is to be considered a lucky man. It does not cost one penny to en ter the contest and It is easy enough to save the labels on things you use every day. We have also provided for the girls and boys. We offer you the opportunity of securing a SIOO bank account and other valuable prizes. If you de sire any further Information, Just phone 1200, or call at contest de partment, 213 Maeartan street, and the contest manager will gladly serve you. Don't wait. Send in your nomination today. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 29. 1914. .. " OR. J. R. LITTLETON TO MAKE ADDRESS FAVORING THE BONDS AT ALLEN PARK MASS MEETING Brass Band to Furnish Music—Band Concert at Broad Street and Crawford Avenue From 7:45 to 8:15 P. M.—Mass Meeting Begins at 8:30. Tonight is the night of the big mas.-: meeting in Allen Park in the interest of the bond ejection. There will be music furnished by a brass band of fifteen pieces and Dr. James R. Llttle ton and other prominent Augustans will speak in behalf of the bonds. The meeting is expected to be attended principally by voters of the fourth and fifth wards, hut a large number of people from the other four wards will no doubt be on hand. A crowd of several thousand people will congre gate, in all probability, around the speaker’s stand. At 7:45 p. m., the band will give a concert on the corner of Broad street and" Crawford avenue—which will continue until 8:15, when the members of the band will march to Allen Park, where the speaking will commence. It is not expected that the speak ers tonight will have to stress the im portance of Augusta issuing bonds, but they will have to stress the necessity of people going to the polls Monday and voting for the bonds. It must be remembered that 2,009 votes will Vie required in favor of the bonds for them to pass. This election Is unlike any other election, because there must be two thirds vote in favor of the bonds. Every man should make It his duty to vote Monday at the earliest pos sible moment for the polls will be open ATTACKS MEXICO 1 CONCESSIONS Chamber of Deputies Told Re public Should Have Army of 500,000 and Full Treasury. Mexico City—The Pearson oil con cessions in Mexico were the subject of an attack by Querido Moheno, min ister of commerce and labor, In a speech late last night In the chamber of deputies. The minister said they had been given under the influence of the government of Porflrio Diaz, but without any benefit accruing to the Mexican nation. In the future, he continued, the gov ernment must participate in the pe troleum business and then Mexico would have 500,000,000 pesos In her treasury and could posses an arrny of 500.009 men to defend the national dignity against foreign countries. AQUITANIA READY TO SAIL. Livrpool.—The new 47.000 ton Cu nard liner Aqultania earne out of the Gladstone Dock today preparatory to starting on her maiden voyage to New York tomorrow. only from 8 a. m. to 3 p m. There will be a holiday with the merchants from 12 until 4 so that every employe of the stores cun go to the polls; there will be a recess with the city em ployes from 12 until 4 and the big manufacturing industries will allow their employes enough time to go to the polls and vote. Augus'a cannot afford not topass the bonds. It is a most critical timo in her history, for to fall to pass the bonds will mean a big step backward. Another change in the list of the clerl , and managers is announced. Mr. Martin W. Boyle will be unable to serve in the second ward as a man ager and Mr. Moses C. Murphey lias been selected In his place. The following is a list of the poll ing places for Monday’s election: First Ward —468 Broad street, south side, Just below Fifth stree. Second Ward—3l3 Eighth street, west side, between Ellis and Greene streets. Third Ward—9s6 Telfair street, southeast corner of Telfair and Tenth streets. Fourth Ward —1341 Green ' street, north side, near Margaret Wright Hos pital. Fifth Ward—lßlo Broad street, Just west of Crawford avenue. Six . Ward—Police barracks on Walton Way, former village of Sum merville headquarters. BECKER SMILES AT DEATH WORD Convicted Man Sentenced to Sing Sing’s Electric Chair. Taken to Prison in Auto. New York —Charles Becker was to day sentenced to die In the electric chair at Sing King prison during the week beginning July 6 for the murder of Herman Rosenthal. When he received his sentence Becker apeared calm. He even turned to friends In the courtroom and smiled. Prior to the sentencing, Martin P. Manton, Becker’s lawyer, cited ten reasons why death sentence should not he pronounced. Me said that an appeal would he filed next Monday. This will act ns a stay of execution and a year may elapse before the court of appeals hands down Its decision. Becker was taken to Hlng Sing by automobile In the custody of six dep uty sheriffs. Over 800 of the 1,437 Aboard Thought Drowned When Steamer Sinks in Gulf of St. Lawrence NEGOTIATIONS IT STANDSTILL PENDING VISIT Communication From Carranza Brought to Peace Conference at Niagara Falls —Mediators Retire to Discuss New Issue Niagara Falla, Ont.—The media tors practically have decided not to receive the communication from Carranza brought here today by Juan Urquidi. Ambassador Da Gama so in formed the American and Huerta delegates this afternoon. Urquidi Arrives. Niagara Falls, Ont.—After a brief conference the meditors asked Mr. liquid! to return at five o’clock tills af ternoon. They did not ask him for the communication he carries nor did they tell him whether they would receive It later. Niagara Falls, Ont.—Mr. Urquidi later wrote a note to Ambassador l>a Gama saying he was the heurrer of a communication from Carranza and that his mission was solely to deliver It. The ambassador sent word that he would reply to It shortly. He Imme diately went Into conference with the other mediators and shortly afterward they sent for Mr. Ilrquldi. From Carranza. Niagara Falls, Ont.—Juan F. Urquidi, private secretary to Rafael Zubaran, constitutionalist agent at Washing ton, arrived here today hearing a com munication from Gen Carranza to the mediators, saving lie Is willing to send a representative to the mediation con ference to discuss international differ ences liptween th ■ United States and Mexico. Mr. Urquidi said he came merely as a messenger and not to discuss Issues, lie expects to return tomorrow to Washington. (Continued on Next Page.) When he arrived at the Hotel Clifton WINS LONG FIGHT FOR IRISH HOME RULE rA ia PREMIER HERBERT ASQUITH. Head of the British Cabinet, whoso long fight for ttie enactment of the hill granting Horne Rule to Ireland was brought to a successful conclusion on Monday when the House of. Com mons posed the third reading of the hill by a majority of seven-seven. $6.00 PER YEAR—S CENTS PER COPY. Canadian Pacific R’way Vessel, Rammed in Thick Fog, Goes to Bottom in Ten Minutes—Bad Careening of Vessel After Crash Prevented Getting Out Life Boats 350 Survivors Landed By Rescue Boats—Many Notables on Passenger List Bound For Liverpool From Quebec—Large Number of Salvation Army Members Going to London Con ference Also Passengers Rimouskl Quebec.—Probably more than than a thousand lives and surely not less than seven hundred, were lost when the great Canadian I’aclftc I,inm ICmprcHH of Ireland, sank before dawn today in the Gulf of St Lawrence, rlppel open from amidships to stern by the Daniah collier Storstad. This was the estimate made here this afternoon, where the hyster ical survivors, many of them pitiably maimed and almost naked were being brought. Sank Like Lead. Rimouskl, Quebec.—Tile stricken vessel sank as If she were lead. An explosion, apparently originating In her engine room, hastened her end and those persons who were able to make their way from their cabins found themselves on a perilously slanting deck. Leaped to Death. Many leaped and were drowned. Others were fortunate enough to grasp driftwood or were picked up by life boats. It is apparent that the great hole torn In the ship’s side admitted such a deluge of water that many must have been overcome In their bedß. Fought For Life. The rescued, fighting their way lo the lifeboats from the careen ing deck, clinging desperately to the rails or leaping blindly overboard, broke their arms or legs or otherwise Injured themselves. No one aboard had time to seize his belongings, much less to dress Those found In the life boats were In their night clothes. Women Suffered Most. The women suffered most. Only a few were saved, according to the early lists, and indications are that they lacked the strength to com bat conditions which confronted them. There was not. time, as was the case on the Titantic, for calm deliberation and rigid observance of the unwritten rule of the sea, "women first." A party of Salvation Army delegates enroute to London, was almost wiped out. ■TING NEWS FREE OP THEIR BELOVED ONES List of Lost in Sinking of Empress of Ireland Ranges From 678 to 1,100 —Pathetic Scenes in London and Liver pool Seattle, Wash —There were no Unit ed States delegates to the Salvation Army convention on the Ernpres of Ireland, according to Salvation Army officers here. Rimouaki, Qua.—ll:ls a. m.) —Three hundred and ninety-nine survivors from the steamship Empress of Ire land, have been landed here. This leaves 1.038 of those on hoard unac counted for. It Is understood, however, that 360 were picked up by the collier Storfad, cutting the list of missing to 678. Not Substantiated. Montreal—The story published this morning by l.a Patrle, Indicating that all the passengers of the Emples of Ireland had been saved, has not been substantiated. The estimates of total loss of life range from 678 to over 1,100. Among ihe 350 persons reported rescues are 12 women. Twenty-two of the rescued died from their Injuries after reaching shore. Pathetic Scenes. LI varpool—Crowds gathered today at the offices of the Canldlan Pacific Company awaiting Infora at lon of the fate of passengers and crew of the Empress of Ireland, The homes of many of the seamen and firemen of the vessel are here and pathetic scenes were witnessed when ltiler wives and children turned away with the information that no names of survivors hsd yet come through Constant Strain. London —John Burns, president of the local government board, this morn ing twice visited the Canadian Pacific offices to ascertain the. latest news about the disaster to the Empress of Ireland and requested to he kept fully Informed. A constant stream of anxious roll ers, Including nany members of ths (Continued on Next Page.) HOME EDITION Rimouaki, Qua. The twin-screw Canadian-Pacific liner, Empress of Ireland, carrying 1,437 persons, pas sengers and crew, Bunk In the dark ness before dawn today In the St. Lawrence river, near here, with a loss of perhaps 1.000 lives Estimates of the dead vary from 678 to more than 1,100. The vessel, hound from Quebec for Liverpool, with 77 llrst, 206 second and 504 thirdciass passengers, was cut wide open by the collier Storstad and sank with In 20 minutes in 19 fathdmb of water. Of those saved, the majority appeared to he mem here of the crew or from the steerage. Many were bad ly injured snd 22 died after being picked up. Tore Way Through. The crush occurred about 2 o’clock this morning off Father Point, Que. The collier, bound from Quebec, struck the Empress es Ireland on the port side, about he middle of the ship. She literally tore her way back almost tu the liner’s screws, leaving a rent through which the water poured In such a deluge that she sank before many of the passengers were aware of what had happened. Brief wlrelesH calls for help, sent out by the Marconi operator, were heard by the pilot boat Eureka here, ten miles from the scene and the Eu reka, followed by the Lady Evelyn, a mall tender, made all speed for the spot. 339 Baved. It was these two boats that found afloat the few life .heats that were launched from the stricken ship and picked up the survivors they con tained. Three hundred and thirty nine were saved by the Jsidy Evelyn and sixty by the Eureka. Among those saved was Captain H. G. Kendall of tile Empress. Most of the first class passengers apparently perished. Among those In the llrst cabin were Sir Henry Seton- Karr, a noted English lawyer and big game hunter, and Laurence Irving, son of the late Sir Henry Irving, and his wife, Mabel llaekney. Of a party of 140 Salvation Army members on hoard, only 20 were rescued. They had left Quebec yesterday hound for the army's International conference In London. Condition Pitiable. Ho quickly did the Empress sink that those passengers fortunate enough to get Into the lifeboats found themselves garbed only in their night clothes. No baggage was saved. The condition of the survivors whs pitiable. Home hud broken arms and legs and all had suf fered terribly. E. Gossetln, a promi nent lawyer from Montreal, saved him self by clinging to a raft. When the rescue ships docked here, the station platform was converted into a hospital and the townspeople, bringing food and clothing, united In a common effort to aid the sufferers. Twelve bodies with j faces covered, luy side by side on the i wharf. They were passengers who had made the lifeboats, but who were fatally hurt. Wreckage. Wreckage strews the St. Lawrence (Continued on Next Page.)