The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, February 6, 1917, Page 1

THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. 82 UNITED PRESS BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6. 1917. ASSOCIATED PRESS a AFTER COMPLETE CONTROL OF WIRELESS ‘SECRETARY DANIELS ASKS LEADERS 10 TAKE ACTION IN VIEW OF EMERGENCY No Acts of Hostile or Even an'Chairman Stone After Introducing Reso- lution Asking Endorsement by Senate of Wilson’s Action Toward Germany. Leaves White House Chamber Sud- denly—Von Bernstorff Will Sail' With- in Week or Two—Ambassador Gerard Awaits Word from Washington Re- LEACUERS AND UITYITES 10 MAKE MEDICINE Question of Making Second At- tempt to Revise Constitution ) Comes up Tonight HOUSE MEMBERS HOME AFTER BRIEF RECESS Representatives Prepared to ‘Wrestle with: Lo g Calendar This Afternoon League leaders and Equity battle chiefs will confer at the Northwest hotel this evening on the question of making another attack on the present constitution of North Dakota, which stands directly in the path'of the tri- umphal march which the league began at the polls last November and which was not halted until house bill 44 struck a snag in the senate a week ago. The present constitution stands be- tween the league and the things it wants, Presumably, the Equity wants the same things, although the Equity plan has been to bring about these re- sults through co-operative effort of private individuals, while the league plan is to accomplish its ends through state and monopoly of public utilities and enterprises of various natures, All Now Harmonious, At one time, when the league threw a broadside into the Equity’s co-opera- tive packing plant plans, it looked» as though everything might not be lovely between the two organizations. But little differences which may have ex- isted apparently were patched up and Kquity men in the house have been very enthusiastic for the league pro- gram, At the same time, the league, while professing no ‘great enthusiasm for the Equity packing plant, has’..sig- nifled its willingness to let the Equity go ahead. The state board of the North. Dako- ta Society in Equity is-in the city in anticipation of the annual convention wich begins tomorrow, The board includes such league warhorses as Anthony Walton of Ward, M. P. John- son, A, L. Maxwell .and others who were elected to office as Nonpartisan candidates or whoykave been active in support of the league. These Equity men this evening, in addition to drafting the prggram for the state convention, are expected to confer with the leaguers as to the pos- sibility of revising the constitition with less delay than would be imposed by the usual procedure. The outcome may be a bill calling a constitutional convention, as suggested by Judge Robinson of the supreme court. There is no certainty that such a bill would get through the senate, but it would give the leaguers the satisfaction of having twice placed that’ chamber on record. If the bill comes, it must be within the next four days, as under the constitution new measures may not be introducad after the fortieth day, which will be Saturday.. House Back on Job. Refreshed by a four-days vacation, the house is back on the job this after- noon, ready to tackle the long calen- dar which was to have been taken up Monday. Many bills of statewide im- portance are up for final passage, and an interesting session is anticipated. nal ? NINE GERMAN: -WERCHANT BOATS ENGINES. DISABLED (Associated Press.- Honolulu, Feb. 6.—Engines. and boilers of all nine German merchant vessels tied up in the Hawaiian Islands have been disabled by their crews. The crews of the. North German steamers Ponern and Prinz. Welde- mar, have been formally :taken into custody and the crews of the other seven vessels detained at the immi- grant station. German authorities re- quested their removal to the naval base at Pearl Harbor. SPANISH VESSELS: ON LEAVING MUST HAVE LIFE SAVING DEVICES (Associated Press.) a Madrid, Feb. 6.—There are still a number of Spanish vessels which can- not reach the home port before the time set in the German note. The minister of marine has instructed all ports to allow no ships to clear unless equipped with proper appliances for saving life in the event the: vessel is sunk. The cruiser, Cantallorina, is guard- ing the entrance to Las Palmas bay, German Blockade Not Felt Five Steamships Now on Way to Europe Carrying Contraband Shipments ‘THREE LEFT NEW YORK AFTER DECLARATION Two Others Flying French Colors and Others Are British Boats by Registry (Associated Press) ANSWER 10 WILSON NOTE IS AWAITED Formal Notice of Break Between Two Countries Is Expected Within 24 Hours BRAZIL WILL PROTEST AGAINST WAR CAMPAIGN Reports Reach Washington of In- ternational Law Being Open- New York, Feb. 6—The German blockade declaration has not delayed the transportation of war materials and munitions from the United States to Great Britain and France, Cargo manifests in the customs house here show tnat five steamships now are on their way from this port to Europe carrying enough contraband war goods to equip an army corps. Being Safely Convoyed. Two of these vessels fly French col- ors; the others are of British registry. It is believed in shipping circles that on account of the value of their car- goes, Great Britain has made arrange- ments to convoy these ships through the danger zone, Three of them left New York after the date on which Ger- many declared for unrestricted sub- marine warfare. Four of them carry passenges. Two U, S, Boats at Sea. The only two American passenger ships now at sea, according to declara- tions of agents of the line, carry no contraband cargo, They are the Kroonland, which sailed for Liverpool Jan. 31, and the New York, which de- parted from the same port Feb. 1. FARGO WOMAN LISTED AMONG: THOSE. INJURED Twenty Persons Hurt in Wreck of Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific at Walnut, Ia. SPREADING RAILS CAUSE OF THE RAIL DISASTER (Assoelated Press. Walnut, Iowa, Feb. 6.—Mrs. J. W. Hill of Fargo, N. D., was among the 20 persons red in the wreck of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific train No. 7, near Walnut late last night. Mrs. Hill suffered injuries to her head. The injured persons were taken to Atlantic, Iowa, and most of the un- injured to Omaha. All the five wrecked cars.were of steel, and only their de- molished fixtures furnished fuel for the flames, which started from an overturned stove in the smoking car. Not until this morning were all the injured housed in Atlantic hospitals, the spreading rails, which caused the wreck, having prevented the near ap- proach of relief trains. FORMAL COMMITMENT TO TRIAL IS ORDERED (United Press.) Derby, England, Feb. 6—Formal \|}commitment to trial was ordered by the court today of the four conspir- ators -and Mrs. Arthur Henderson charged with conspiring to kill Pre- mier David Lloyd George. They plead not guilty ata recent hearing. Japan Greater Danger to U.S. Than Germany (Associated Press) Washington, Feb 6—“The danger of complications arising between Japan and the United States are now more serious than ».the German situation,” Senator Poindexter said in the senate to- day. AMERICANS ADVISED TO LEAVE GERMANY (Associated’ Press.- Washington, Feb. 6.—All Americans in Germany have been advised to leave the country. This was learned from instructions sent to American Ambassador Gerard at Berlin Satur- day, instructing him to advise the Americans of this and to assist them in leaving. MEMBERS ASKED TO SUPPORT PRESIDENT Indianapolis, Feb. 6.—A statement calling on its membership throughout the United. States to support Presi- dent Wilson in all his peace or war Moves was made public today by the to prevent the German and Austrian j executive board of the North Ameri- SIPs Mmvored there from leaving. | vessel is allowed to enter or leave port between sunset and sunrise. ‘ean Gymitiastic union, a nutional or- ganization of «Americans of German extraction. ly Violated (United Press) Washington, Feb. 6—Germany’s an: swer to President Wilson’s notice of a break, between the two countries is ex: pected within 24 hours, and may. be a declaration of war, The belief is rapidly crystalizing among officials that this. final step is inevitable and would cause no surprise if Géfmany took it now. Ruthless Warfare. Conclusive proof that Germany in- tends to wage a warfare of ruthless: ness on the high seas was evidenced by the case and caused increased at- tention in Washington today. The state department's word that one ne gro seaman lost his life indicated to officials that Germany tossed a portion overboard. The reports said the men were shelled after taking to life boats, which is contrary to all international law. Brazil to Protest. The Brazilian government announc. ed today that a protest will be made against Germany’s plan of unrestricted warfare, This became known affer an hour’s conference between President Braz of Brazil and the government offi- cials. They expect to avoid a conflict with Germany if possible. The minis- ‘ter of marine of Brazil has announced that all navigation has. been suspend- ed. Swiss Oppose Suggestion, Information that Switzertand will not adopt PresidentWilson’s sugges- tion that in the interest of world peace other neutrals follow the lead of the United States and break off diplomatic KEEPS WATCH ON GERMAN LINERS AMERICANS SHOWN ALL COURTESIES Unfriendly Nature Reported From Berlin '|VISING PASSPORTS ONLY ere : EB Malone is collector of the port of New? York and head of the “neutrality squad” }guarding the German liners interned at Hoboken. Although his order .closing the port to'shipning was lifted by the state department, two destroyers are doing neutrality duty on our three-mile limit. TWO THOUSAND BRITISH FALL; ATTACK FAILS Artillery Opening Fire Fresumab- ly on Enemy, Annihilates Its Own Men GERMAN SURPRISE ARTACKS BROKEN BY THE FRENCH London Reports That Allies Mak- ing Further Gains on the relations with Germany, was received! . here tod is the first response, Holland Enters Protest, The Hague, Feb. 5, (via) London; Fb.‘6.—It is: known that Holland has! strongly protested against Germany's | decree for unrestricted submarine warfare, but the press is silent as to government action. The foreign ac- tion refuses to give any details as to the course adopted by the administra- tion. Spanish Note Today, London, Feb. 6.—Reuter’s Madrid correspondent cabled that the note of the Spanish government to the Central Powers will be delivered’ today and published in Madrid tomorrow. A Madrid dispatch last night said the note was understood to be an ener- getic protest against Germany's «new measures of naval warfare, prockéim- ing the right of Spain to free uve of the seas and commercial intercourse with foreign countries- Sharp Break on Exchange Board Today Result of Rumors That Germany Had Declared War on Unit- ed States (Associated Press.) New York, Feb. 6.—Rumors today that Germany had declared war on'the United States caused a sharp break in, the stock market. So far as ig known, this|. Tigris Front (Associated Press.) Lopdon, Feb, 6—-The British lost at least. 2,000 men killed in their at- tack on the Turkigh line south of the ‘Tigris, near Kut-el-Amara, February 1, according to the Turkish official re- port. The attack was a failure, says the report. The cap! ad numbered 41, and had the British artillery not fired at and annihilated its own men the number of prisoners would have been: greater, the report $ Four Hostile Ships Sighted, One of four hostile ships sighted in the Black sea, south of Hafra, Jan- uary 4, sank-after a terrific explosion, according to the statement. German ‘ surprise attacks on the right bank. of the Meuse were broken up by French fire says the official Paris statement. German troops after bombardments penetrated French first lines northwest, of the village of Par- roy, in Lorraine, but were driven out by a counter attack. In the region of Ancerviller, the French captured a German patrol, and in Alsace, near Anspach, penetrated at three different points positions of the Germans, retiring after blowing up works and destroying shelters, the statement says. Important Gains by British. The British offensive on the Tigris front has made further important gains, according to an official London announcement made public today. The Turks have evacuated the whole south banks of the Tigris, says the state- ment. TRUCK RECCONOITERING. Paris, Feb. 6—Successful truck rec- onnoitering attacks in Alsace, in which the German lines were pene- trated, were announced in today's offi- cial statement. “At three points, our dugouts were destrcyed without loss,” Prices, already somewhat irregular, gave way one to three points, with a special weakness in Shipping, Muni- tions, and Equipments. The rumor probably accounted for the concurrent decline in exch: to Germany and Austria, mar! bills on ‘Berlin being quoted at 66 3-8, while remittances to Vienna fell to $10.52, the greatest discount yet re- ported. The market recovered part of its losses, but continued giiremely. nerv- ous. BRITISH VESSEL SUNK CREW OF 16 SAVED London, Feb. 6—The British vessel Floridan has been sunk. Sixteen of her crew were saved, the statement said. | Munitions Movement Is Started Norfolk, Va., Feb. 6.—The move- ment of a considerable amount of ammunition from the Norfolk navy yards to northern ports is under way. This became known today when an unusually strong guard was placed around the magazine. NORTH DAKOTA TROOPS WILL BE MUSTERED OUT FEBRUARY 14 693555055 OFO5F SF HOSS: 99590890 St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 6—The Pirst North Dakota infantry will not 3 be placed on a furlough. There h. the officials to suspend arrangem: guard February 14. This stateme contradicting published reports to SOPHPOSPOVOVOOSS as been no intention on the part of © ents for the mustering outiof the <j nt was made by officials teay in Ds the above effect. we see eco eseeesl DIFFICULTY AT PRESENT Show Every Disposition to Facili- tate Departure of American Newspapermen Berlin, Feb. 5 (via London), Feb. 6. —Whatever may be the feeling to- ward the United States, Germans in Berlin and, as far as has been heard outside the capital, “have manifested consideration. and’ cfdriedy jloyara Ameriéans since the news was re: ceived of the breaking off of diplo- matic relations, Aside from occasional comment on the action of the American govern- ment, no acts of a hostile, or even an unfriendly, nature have been reported thus far and many Germans are go- ing out of their way to show a friendly disposition toward Americans maroon- ed here. Passport Difficulties, The only difficulty that has been re- ported thus far has been at zone dis- trict headquarters of the police,.which is charged with vising the passports to go abroad. The officials of the pass- Port department refuse to vise pass- ports until.the Americans could show steamship tickets to America, Expedite All Formalities. The foreign office, to which the newspaper correspondents are accred- ited in a way, has shown every dis- position to facilitate the departure of such correspondents as wish to leave with Ambassador Gerard, expediting. the ‘ftornalities’ for the immediate de- parture of such families as are leav- ing immediately, he foreign office has expressed the desire to have as many American cor- respondents as possible remain after tho departure of the ambassador in order to maintain unofficial relations between the two peoples as long as war is avoided. Not Barbarous Nation.. - The remark of a German woman to an American woman, a stranger to her, who happened to be standing in the same food line this morning: “We want to show that we are nat barbarous, apparently is the keynote “We regret this President Wilson, as it is against all traditions of international law that we are now cut off from all communi cation,” said Foreign Secretary Zim- mermann today. “We are pleased to say,” he continued, “that the United States diplomats cared for Ge#man interests by proxy with energy.” CARRANZA WIRES BEST WISHES T0 GERMAN ENPEROR London, Feb. 6—A Reuter’s dis- patch from Amsterdam quotes the Telegraff as saying that a wire’ess ielegram has appeared in the German papers stating that General Carranza |nas sent his best wishes to the Ger- man emperor from Querretero. Bernstorff Is Given an Iron Cross (Associated Press) London, Feb, 6—Count von Bern- storff, dismissed German ambassador, has been granted the iron cross with the white ribbon by the German em- peror, according to an Amsterdam dis- | patch to the Exchange Telegraph’ company, quoting a report from Ger- man: headquarters, This declaration is one conferred on civilians for ser- vices rendered in time of war. CO-EDS VOLUNTEER SERVICES AS NURSES (United Press) Chicago, Feb. 6.—Eighty co-eds of the University of Chicago have volun- teered their services to the American Red Cross society. Many other wo- men organizations are exceptionally | active in the Red Cross work. COAST GUARD CUTTER PICKS UP LOST CREW (United Press.) Galveston, Texas, Feb. 6.—The coast guard cutter Comanche picked up the ‘ew of the schooner Irma Bentle, five thiles off Galveston at 2 o’clock thig! Sener All hands were safe, but ex- usted from the long battle against the high seas and winds. garding Details. ceived. London, Feb. 6.—The Germ Wesego and only permitted he! had given them three barrels of Philadelphia Jan, 31, with a car wireless ‘bill, States navy department. Secretary Baker. EXAMINATION OF GERMAN SEA- MEN CONTINUES Vessels Are Still Under Heavy Guard—Rumors Say Machin. ery Has Been Ruined OFFICIALS REFUSE TO COMMENT ON AFFAIR, (Associated Press.) New York, Fed. 6—Immigration of- ficials at Ellis Island today continued the examination of German seamen from the German merchant ships in| this harbor who sought permission to enter the country as immigrants. | Eighteen members of these crews were allowed to enter yesterday. by Major General Sharpe, quartermaster general, ders in the shortest possible time. ASKS ENDORSEMENT OF WILSON’S ACTION. Senator Stone, chairman of the foreign relations committtee, after introducing .9, resolution, asking tho jendorsement President Wilson’s action toward G oxmany, left the senate, hurriedly at 11:30 o’clock, saying he had an important business engagement. again asked consideration of his resglution at 1:30 this afternoon. BERNSTORFF PARTY TO LEAVE IN FORTNIGHT. Count and Countess von Eernstorff York for Germany in a week or tw are 100 people in the von Bernstor ff party. the Frederick VIII, scheduled to sail February CANADIAN TROOPS EXPRESS GREAT SURPRISE AT THE NEWS OF BREAK GERARD LEAVE » BERLIN POST. London, Feb. 6.—The Central News says it understands Ambassa- dor Gerard departed from Berlin today and is due in Switzerland in the course of the day. No confirmation of this report has been re- ALTS THE WESEGO. GERMAN U-BOAT H n submarine U-45 stopped the to continue her journey after she lubricating oil. The Wesego left go of oil. (United Press.) Washington, Feb. 6.—Secretary of the Navy Daniels, in view of the present emergency, took up with one of the congressional leaders, the giving complete control of all No steps have yet been taken to take over the operation of all wireless stations, but congress will take action on the needs of the government wireles Immediate purchase of reserve quartermaster supplies for the ar- my up to the limit of available appropriations was ordered to day by Purchasing agents have been sent into the market systems in the United s, it was said. to carry out the or- by. «t! agnate,.ot He will probably sail from New. Scandinavian ports. There They will probably go on 0, Via It is officially stated that there is. m0 change in the status of the 2,000 Am- ericans in Germany. They have not been ordered by the United States to leave Germany, but have been advised of the break in relations that they may make individual decision. May Have Been Warship. Consul Frost's description of the Evestone as a provisional collier leads to the possibility that the destroyed vessel might be Classified as.a war- ship. If at the time of sinking, the Bvestone was in the admiralty service no possibility of trouble with Germany is likely to be opened up. New Hope to ‘Breach. Germany’s disposition to regard the break with the United States with calmness and deliberation and in a peaceful spirit ag expressed by For- eign Minister Zimmerman, brings ‘new hope to those’ who hope the breach between the two countries will go no further than a break in diplomatic relations. Prepairing For Eventualities, The work of preparing for eventu: alities went steadily forward today. Three emergency amendments .to the naval bill were presented to the house by Chairman Dadgett, of ‘the naval committee, after conferences with the administration. They pro- sue of $150,000,000 of three per The German ships are still under. heavy guard and there are persistent reports that their machinery has been suined. Several officials refuse to comment on these rumors. They say the ship: are the property of the German own: ers and that this government has no, power to interfere with them as long| as the men aboard do not violate the laws of the country. | on | BRITISH COLLIER SUNK BY | Gee GERMAN SUBMARINE | Uy London, Feb. 6.—An official re- ,® port of the sinking of the steam- < ® er Evastone and the killing of an ¢ ® American seaman reached the © state department today from Con- ® sul Frost at Queenstown. The ® ship was a provisional British ¢ ® collier. Consul Frost's message © said: © “Provisional British collier >| 1® Evastone sunk by shell fire from / {© German submarine in vicinity of © Fastnet yesterday (February 4). © American negro, able seaman, ® Richard Wallace, of Baltimore, ® killed during shelling of boat af- ;® ter just left Evastone. Details © not yet available.” © Whether co: .not America will © ® find cause for war by the death > j® of an American on the Evastone © © was the subject of an absorbing © © conversation here today. Eng- © © land has accepted it as a fore- © +® gone conclusion that America ® © will eventually be a belligerent ©} ,® country, but in the meantime, the © }® ‘fact that she has only broken re- © ® lations with Germany still classes. @, Ward © her as neutral. @ nahghade! SOSH OO OD © © $i Minnesota Senator C2 ee >| tion in the break in relations. >| is the largest neutral now absolutely cent five-year bonds to cover the cost of quick delivery of ships and war i including more submarines, 's and ammunition. Appropriation for $1,000,000 for purchase of basic patents for manu- facture and development of air craft. Blanket authority to the president and secretary of the navy to order ships or war material from any plant ithin the limits of appropriations, Countries May ‘Not Accede. Spain and Switzerland probably will not accede to President Wilson’s sug- ‘gestion that they sever relations with Germany, it was learned from reliable y. Spain, taking over the American interest in Germany and Switzerland’s action for the German interests here are interpreted as Te moving the neutrals from participe- Spain. free from entanglement in the war and is by far the best equipped diplo- matically to serve as an intermediary between the belligerent groups. practical certainty that an American break with Austria cannot be avoided makes it more desirable than ever hat Spain should remain outside ~~ struggle. Asks Endorsement President’s Stand (United Press.) St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 6—Senator Andrews, Mankato, today ‘ntrodeced a resolution ee the ae to cy