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Secret Session of Parliament to Be
Held to Satisfy Demand for
Detailed Information
Military Conditions,
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LONDON". April 20. The whole na
tion was surprised and the great ma
jority of the people were cheered by
the unexpected announcement after
the Cabinet meeting- today that the
Cabinet deadlock over the question of
extending: military conscription had
been compromised. Thus the country
is saved from the anxious days it
would hare suffered otherwise.
The labor party, which was the only
political group united against further
measures of compulsion, is credited
with paving- the way to the agree
ment, ine leader of the labor party.
Arthur Henderson. President of the
Hoard of Education, proposed, accord
ing- to the reports, a further trial ol
voluntary enlistment, with the prom
. ise that the laborltes would consent
to a gradual extension of conscription
if it proved necesnary to secure the
number of men which the military
- aumoriues consider essential.
.Secret Seaslon Called.
The labor members, together with
others, demanded that they be informed
on the exact position what number
of men had already Deen enrolled and
pledged: how many the War Office re
quires to enlarge the army and replace
the wastage by casualties and other
causes. Consequently, a secret session
of both houses will be convened Tues
day. at which the government will
aupply full information.
An official statement declares that
the settlement satisfies all sections of
opinion represented in the government,
and emphasizes the sole reason for the
necret session of Parliament is to sup
Ply confidential information to the
members.
Crisis Not on Party- L.lnea-
tTntil Premier Asquith's statement
yesterday the public failed to realize
that the government was actually on
the brink of dissolution, as hostile
newspapers have strenuously adver
tised previous crises which failed to
crystallize.
This crisis, which is now surmounted
for the present at least, was not a
division on party lines. The North
clifte press, so-called, supported by the
Conservative Morning Post, has at
tacked the coalition Cabinet, and par
ticularly the Prime Minister, for fail
ure to frame and execute a vigorous
war policy, and has demanded general
conscription under the watchword
equality of sacrifices for all."
Goveroant Strongly Supported.
The Liberal papers, with the Con
servative daily Telegraph and most of
the provincial papers, supported the
government.
Among the politicians David Lloyd
George, who during the earlier stages
of the war became most popular of
the Liberal members of the Cabinet;
Sir Edward Carson, who resigned from
the Cabinet because of his dissatisfac
tion with the management of the Gal
lipot! campaign, and Lord Milner the
two last being strong Conservatives
have led in the demand for extending
conscription.
Some of the newspapers have hinted
that Field Marshal Earl Kitchener,
Secretary for War. and Lieutenant
General Sir William R. Robertson, chief
of headquarters staff, threatened to
resign unless the government met the
War Office requirements for troops.
The Nation tonight denies this and
says:
"No -pistol has been put to Mr. As
ouith's head save by his own friends,"
referring chiefly to Mr. Lloyd George. '
A secret session of Parliament Is
almost unprecedented. The last secret
session of the House of Commons was
held in 1878. Only the most important
officials of the House, besides the mem
bers, will be permitted to attend. The
press censorship is a guarantee that
the information the government reveals
will not become public. It would be
an offense against the defense of the
realm act for newspapers to publish
reports if they were able to secure in-
lormation.
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TURKS NEARER END
Fall of Trebizond Suggests Ad
vance on Constantinople.
GARRISON IS SCATTERED
Right I'lunk of Russian Army Now-
Secure for Future Operations.
Fortress Xcver Before Sur
rendered to Muscovites.
Owners of tin mines In Bolivia are reap
in (t largs profits from the metal which was
rejected and thrown Into heaps by early
Spanish seekftrs for sold and silver.
HAVE GOOD HEALTH
Take Hood's Sarsaparllla. the Old Re
liable Spring; Tonic.
Don't let the idea that you may feel
better in a day or two prevent you
from getting a bottle of Hocd's b'arsa
parilla today from any drug store and
starting at once on the road to health
and strength.
When your blood is impure and Im
poverished it lacks vitality, your diges
tion is imperfect, your appetite is poor,
and all the functions of your body are
impaired.
Hood's Sarsaparllla is a wonderful
blood tonic. It will build you up quick
er than any other medicine. It gives
strength to do and power to endure. It
is -the old standard tried -and true all-trie-year-round
blood purifier and en
richer, tonic and appetizer. Nothing else
acts like it. for nothing else has the
fcame formula or ingredients. Be jure
to ask for Hood's; insist on having It.
LL-AWS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestidn. One package
proves it. 25c at all druggists.
PETROORAD. via London. Anrll 50.
Full details still ore lackinR of the
surprisingly swift Russian descent on
Trebizond and of the strategy that
forced the Turkish defenders precipi
tately to abandon the city which, with
German assistance, they had made
every effort to convert into a strong
hold Impregnable against attack from
sea or land. According to the latest
dispatches, a decisive part in the Rus
sian operations was played by the
Black Sea. fleet, which, after the de
struction of the great Turkish shore
batteries, landed a considerable num
ber of troops and further threatened
the city.
Kmploying the same tactics as they
had repeatedly used with success in
their progress along the Littoral, the
Russian warships moved forward for
some distance beyond their objective
and sent troops ashore considerably to
the westward of Trebizond. threatening
to entrap the Turkish garrison. This
move was carried out in concert with
the advance of the Russian land forces,
Torklub Forces Scatter.
As soon as the Turks witnessed the
Kugsian preparations to land beyond
ireoizona, tney gave up all resistance
ana scattered pell-mell in the two
directions open to them one along the
coast and the other southwest toward
.crzingan.
Trebizond contained a garrison of
between 50.000 and 60,000. What part
oi inese troops etrected their escape
it is not possible to say. Considerable
war booty, including a large number
or tne latest type Uerman heavy guns,
was leit Deninu.
w ith the i tall of Trebizond the
Turks 'lost "the second of their two
principal fortified points in Asia Minor
and in iuture will have Mo depend
solely on the improvised defenses and
the natural difficulties of the country
to prevent the westward sweep of the
Russian Caucasian armies. .
Moral Kffect Enormous.
Trebizond never before surrendered
to Russian arms, although it was
threatened from Baiburt in 1829, and
the moral effect tof the victory. " it is
considered here, will be enormous. For
centuries Trebizond has been the chief
trading center for Asia Minor with the
important caravan routes into the in
terior of Turkey and Persia.
Russia's firm foothold on the
Armenian plateau will open a brilliant
prospect for the future operations of,
the Caucasian armies, whose right
flank is now secured, permitting the
advar.ee of the. central armies west of
L-rzerum.
Russian observers are speculating on
the possibility of a successful cam
paign against Constantinople from the
wfht and express the opinon that the
defeat of the Ottoman empire has been
brought decidedly nearer.
TURKEY DECLARED DEFEATED
Pctrograd Denies Peace Proposals
Will Be Considered.
PETROGRAP. via London. April 20.
The fall of Trebizond has given rise
to a freh crop of rumors that Turkey
Is approachine Russia with neace over
tures, but it is authoritatively declared
in official circles that no such proposals
will be considered for a moment by
tne Russian government.
Voicing a conviction that Turkey is
a aeieated nation and not in a position
to make any terms, the Petrograd Ga
zette declares:
We may now consider one of our
enemies finished. The taking of Trebi
zond has so disorganized the Turkish
defensive plans that all that remains
for her is to lay down her arms and
ask mercy. She already has sought
ways to a separate peace, but has met
witn tne absolute reiusal of her op
ponent, who is determined to close no
separate agreements. Turkey's hour
has struck and it is not improbable that
she will in the near future entirely dis
appear from the map."
No longer impeded by Turkish pres
sure on the coast, the Russian armies
west of Erzertim have begun a swift
advance on Baiburt and Erzungan.
With three groups of Russian armies,
the Black Sea coast to Bitlis in close
co-operation, the westward campaign
through Asia minor- is expected to de
velop rapidly.
MANY ARMENIANS SAFE
JIISSIOSAUV SAYS OT MORE THAN
.'00,000 WERE SLAIN'.
Federal Prosecutor Says Documents
Also AV111 Be Retained Dis-
. closure of German Plot in
'America Is Denied.
NEW YORK, April 20. Notwith
standing the German Ambassador's de
mands for the release of Wolfe von
Igel and the return of papers seized at
the time of his arrest in the former
office here of Captain Franz von Papen,
recalled German military attache,
United States Attorney Marshall reiter
ated tonight his determination to re
tain not only Von Igel, but the docu
ments.
Although Mr. Marshall refused to re
veal the . basis for his firm stand, it
was learned from other Federal offi
cers that he was fully prepared to fur
nish the State Department with evi
dence to prove that tne lease for the
Von Papen offices, the point upon
which, the entire controversy hinges,
was drawn in the name of Von Igel.
Von Igel. the United States Attorney
contends, was not a member of Am
bassador von Bernstorff's official fam
ily until December, 1915, and he doubts
if he can be classified as a member
even after that period. The lease for
the offices. Federal authorities say,
was made out by Von Igel at a time
that he had no official connection with
the German Embassy. '
Mr. Marshall said he had turned the
inquiry on this point over to Captain
Offlev. of the Department of Justice,
who conducted the investigation which
resulted in the returning of indictments
against Von Papen, Von Igel and three
others on the charge of conspiring to
blow up the Welland Canal.
Mr. Marshall denied officially tnat
the confiscated papers had disclosed
new plots or the existence of a Ger
man spy system In this country.
AMERICA- TO GET DYES
GERMANY AGREES TO EXPORTA
TION" OF 15,000 TONS.
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1916 QUEEN CONTEST
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Germans and Austrian Said to Have
Aided In Checking Massacres and
In Succoring People.
NEW YORK, April 20. The Rev.
Charles T. Riggs, editor of the Orient,
published at Constantinople by the
American Board of Foreign Missions.
who recently returned to America after
living seven years in Turkey, declared
in a statement Issued today that the
Armenian massacres were checked
through the efforts of German and
Austrian diplomatic representatives.
tie expressed the opinion that, not
more than 500.000 Armenians were
killed, instead of 1.000,000 as has been
reported.
Revolutionary ideas, brought in from
Russia, he asserted, had much to do
with the trouble. The Turks, he ex-
plained, had turned on a whole people
instead or concentrating their efforts
on the punishment of individuals ac
tually engaged in fomenting revolution.
Before the massacre began, there
were about 1.500.000 Armenians in Tur
key and probably 2.60O.00O elsewhere,
he said. There are left about 140.000
in Constantinople, about 50.000 in
Smyrna, about 10,000 in the towns,
about 200.fi00 escaped to the Caucasus
and Persia, and about 100.000 more are
distributed" through Asia Minor. In
addition 500.000 of those transported
ffom thftir homes to Aleppo, Damascus
and Northern Mesopotamia are still
alive. ine ouo.uoo wno escaped were
saved through the efforts of the Amer
ican, German and Austrian diplomats,
Mr. Riggs declared. Missionaries and
consular agents have been distributing
tunas to tne Armenians, ine Germans
have been assisting in this work, he
said.
Millions of Turks, Mr. Riggs de
clared, are in dire need and conditions
are getting worse steadily. Prices,
especially those of foods, have risen
from 500 to 1000 per cent. The most
serious condition has arisen, however,
from the lack of medicines. Cjuinine
cannot be bought at all.
Exception Made Because "British
Blorkade llas Resulted In Seri
ous Embarrassment."
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WASHINGTON, April 20. The Ger
man government has agreed to permit
exportation to the United. States of 15,-
000 tone of dyestuffs. lack of which has
affected seriously American textile
manufacturers. Notification to thi ef
feet was contained in a note delivered
today by Count von Bernstorff, the
German Ambassador, to Secretary Lan
sing.
The communication explains that
while Germany refused at first to per
mit exportation or dyestuirs unless
they be exchanged for American goods
now excluded from Germany Dy tne
British blockade, after careful consid
eration of the situation it has been
seen "that this blockade has resulted
In serious embarrassment to those
American industries which are in need
of dyestuffs," and the imperial Germait
government now is prepared to make
a single exception in permitting ex
portation in this instance. It is re
quired only that the dyestuffs shall
be consumed, by American manufac
turers and not re-exported to Great
Britain or her allies.
It is expected that the State Depart
ment immediately will make represen
tations to Great Britain to insure the
safe arrival of the dyestuffs in this
country.
GERMAN EXCHANGE UP
BANKERS THINK PRICES INDICATE
PEACE POSSIBILITIES.
Recovery of Marks Now Attrlbunted to
Release by Allies of Dyestuffs
for American Shipment.
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NEW YORK, April 10. Bankers and
other students of international finan
cial'conditions, who believe the foreign
exchange markets are likely to fore
shadow the course of peace negotia
tions abroad, continued to show much
interest in the increased strength of
remittances to Germany.
Marks were quoted at 75 to 76 cents
today, the maximum figure being an
advance of almost five point3 from the
low record established in March.
One current rumor is that Germans
in this country are sending money to
their compatriots, but this is not'
credited in well-informed circles. It
is considered more likely in well-informed
circles that the recovery in
marks is due to the recent release by
the allies of several cargos of Ger
man dyestuffs for shipment to this
country, for which payments are now
being made.
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Rousing Pre-Easter Sale and Unprecedented Showing
women's and Misses' tft o
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Tailored Suits, Friday,
Unlimited Choice of Styles and Materials
in Plain Shades, Checks and Novelties
Everything has been arranged to serve you promptly and efficiently.
Extra salespeople in attendance and expert fitters and tailors to satis
factorily make such alterations as might be necessary to insure a perfect
fit. Included are charming models in belt and flare effects, with skirts
generously full, with belt at top and shirred. The materials are fine,
all-wool serges, poplins and gabardines, in staple and fashionable new
shades. Also the extremely popular black and white check materials,
in all-size checks. All are high-grade suits, perfect in fit, style and
'.orkmanship. A wealth of stunning models priced for
Bargain Friday at
Choice of Four New Styles White Lingerie Waists 85c
Just in time for Easter! A special underpriced purchase of dainty White
Lingerie Waists. Four attractive, new styles, with low neck, large collar
and long sleeves. All sizes. None sent on approval. No phone orders.
Come, share in our good fortune. For Fridays sale the price QC
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will be.
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Pre-Easter Sale Fin All-Silk
Greorette Crepe
In Both Light and Dark Colors Ver
ified Prices Elsewhere $2 CO
to $2.25. Priced Here, Yd. Pi
Notwithstanding the great demand for Georgette
Crepe, we were fortunate in securing several bolts
at an attractive price concession, and at this sale
we share our good fortune with you. They are
extra fine quality. AJl-silk Georgette Crepes
shown in a beautiful weave and in the most desir
able light and dark colors. No other material is
more popular forfancy waists and dresses, and
as the quality is limited, we suggest an early
visit. Verified prices elsewhere on same qualities
$2 and $2.25 a yard. Our price Fri- !- CQ
day will be.. S? X. --'
Buy Handkerchiefs Now! Save
Lot 1 at 2 for 5c, or 25c a dozen
Lot 2 at 6 for 20c, or 35c a dozen
Both Women's and Children's Handkerchiefs in
various styles and good materials. They come
With colored roll edge and with white or colored
embroidered initial. Crisp, new and dainty. Pur
chase a full year's supply at this sale andsave a
worth-while amount. Two lots at 2 for 5, or
6 for 33 25 and 350 a dozen.
Men's Fine Wliite
Dress Sliirts
With Pleated Bosom and Attached
Cuffs All Sizes Best S1.25 QC
Grade, This Sale at VOC
Your Easter wardrobe would not be complete
without one of these splendid new White Dress
Shirts, and the price saving is worthy of your
special attention. They are perfect-fitting, custom-made
Shirts, shown in styles with pleated
bosom and attached cuffs. The pleats come in
quarter, half and one-inch widths a shirt of
standard $1.25 quality. Priced for this Q J?
sale at only OC
Stamped Dresses for 19c
At our art counter we have underpriced a fine
lot of Children's Stamped Dresses, made of a
fine linen-finished material, in shades of pink,
blue and tan; also in white styles with kimono
sleeves and hemmed or scalloped bottom. 1 Q
Sizes 1 to 5. Reg. 35c grade. Friday at iiC
"Since the beginning- men of our race
have fought for their women, and -when
the odds were too great and the last
moment came, they killed them rather
than let them fall Into the hands of
those coming." From the "Aryan,"
with Win. S. Hart, now playing at the
Columbia Theater.
Name.
Organization
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5 Northwestern National Bank Building'. Coupons must be
E neatly trimmed and put in package with number of votes
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A Special Closing Out of
Broken .Lines ox Curtains
In Madras Lace, Scrim and Net,
White, Cream and Ecru "1 AO
$1.75 and $2.50 Lines, Pr. P A .'tO
Here is another saving opportunity for housekeep--
ers to secure' dainty, crisp, new Curtains a spe
cial closing out of several broken lines and odd
pairs at a bargain price. Included are various
styles in madras, lace, scrim and net, in white,
cream and ecru. All are 2 yards long and of
good width. Qualities regularly eold at $1.75and
$2.50 a pair. While the lot lasts,. tfjl JO
Friday, at, the pair p l.tO
Brass Extension Curtain Rods at
7 each
Regular 10c Grade
Regulation Brass Extending Curtain Rods. 30 to
54-inch extension. Complete with fixtures. 10c
kind. Priced for this sale at 75 the . T
dozen, or each t C
About 50 Dozen Bleached Sheets at
39 each
Best 50c Grade
Good, durable Bleached Sheets, 72x00 inches. They
come neatly hemmed, ready to use. 50 dozen
in best 50c quality. While they last QQ
FRIDAY AT - OI7C
17c Pillow Slips at 11c Each
A special purchase of extraordinary importance
50 dozen ready-to-use Pillow Slips, made up from
remnants of good strong sheeting. They come
42x36 inches and in a quality regularly sold at 17c
each. Friday while they last the price "i 1
will be -. J. 1C
Don't Overlook These PVe-Easter
Slioe Offerings
Nobby New Styles in All Fashionable
Leathers, Pumps, Shoes and Jo AO
Oxfords Specially Priced at P .tO
There are many new beauty points in our showing
of Spring Footwear, and women who know values
best tell us our offerings are unmatchable. As a
special pre-Easter offering we have underpriced
many leading lines. White canvas, patent colt, dull
kid and velvet Pumps in one and two-strap styles.
Also Mary Jane Pumps and Shoe,s in the latest
styles. All sizes and widths. On sale JJO AQ
Bargain Friday at piTrO
Infants' Pumps, sizes 1 to 5, best leathers
and styles, at, the pair... Jj?1.00
Infants Pumps, sizes 5 to 8, in white canvas
and patent, at, the pair Jjl.t2o
Children's Pumps, sizes 8 to 11, in white can
vas and patent, at, the pair $1.57
Misses' Pumps, sizes 11 Vi to 7, in white can
vas and patent, at, the pair $1.97
If You Haven't Planned a "Shopping: Tour" for Friday, Do So Now. Come and Visit Our
Bargain Friday Sale and Visit Other Stores, Too, if You Have Time. We Hope You Will
It Will Save Us a Convincing Argument That Our Friday Bargains Are Matchless. But
Don't Spend a Cent Until You Have Visited Us. While, Perhaps. We Mav Have a Selfish
Intent in Advising You Thus, Still We Know That It Is Only Just That We Do So. We Are
Positive That These Values Have Never Been Equalled. You Can Save Most if You Buy Here.
Special Pre-EJa,stei? Sale
of Beautiful White
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Muslin
Skirts
Also in Nainsook Styles With 6 to 18 Inch Lace C7g
or Embroidery Flounce, Values to $2.50, Friday at C
Now that warmer weather and Spring are here, and Sum
mer is not far off, these beautiful White Skirts are in
great demand and the price quoted for this sale will
prompt all prudent women to immediately supply both
present and future needs. You have choice from dozens
of styles in fine quality muslin or nainsook all well made
and finished with beautiful 6 to 18 inch lace or embroidery
flounce about 100 different styles to select from 07
in values to $2.50. Bargain Friday at C
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