The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, February 10, 1917, Page 1

The Weather Colder. THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. 36. UNITED PRESS BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, SATURDAY, FEB 10, 1917. GERMANY ASKS FOR CONFERENCE SUBSEA TOLL GROWING LESS OFFICIALS SAY Germany Fails to Maintain Nec- essary Average to Isolate England GERMAN ADMIRALTY PLACE IT AT 33,000 TONS DAILY Great Britain Arranging to Con- voy Fleets of Merchantmen Through War Zone MANY ARE UNHARMED, (Associated Press) New York, Feb, 10.—More than 1,100 ships have arrived at or sailed unharmed from United » Kingdom ports during the first nine days of Germany's unre- stricted submarine warfare in British waters, according to an- nouncements made here today by persons in authoritative touch with British admiralty officials. (Associated Press) Washington, Feb, 10.—Late reports of ships sunk by German submarines were scanned eagerly by government officials today for a double reason. First, there was the ever present fear that any hour might bring a dis- patch saying an American ship had been sunk without warning, or Amer- ican lives lost, thus driving the Unit- ed States to use force to protect its rights. Second, yesterday’s reported falling off of aggregate tonnage sunk pro- duced wonder as to whether the fail- ure was only temporary or whetHér Great: Britain hag already done some- thing to lessen the force of the sub- mersibles’ attacks. Course Determined, In reference ‘to. the chances of a more pronounced break ‘with. Ger- many, it-is disclosed: that the precise coursé of the United Stites has heen determined, President Wilson will not ask congress for a declaration of ut only for authority to take measures to protect neutral This , would still leave the rights. first act of open. hostilities to Geér- many’s chosing, ., 10,000 Tons Yesterday. Practical interest in the progres- sive success of the submarine’ cam- paign was base? en» Lioyds. report, reaching here, inditating that not much more than 10,000 tons of total shipping was sunk yesterday, though about 21,000 was reported sunk Thursday, and about 28,000 tong each of the two preceding days. A daily destruction of 33,000 would be neces- sary to maintain the rate which the German admiralty believes sufficient to isolate England. Reports that Great Britain is ar- ranging to convoy great fleets of mer- chantmen through the war zone gain- ed credence here. Naval observers wondered whether other causes are responsible for the reduced--showing of effectiveness. The Swiss minister, Dr. Paul Ritter, in charge of German’s diplomatic in- terests in. the United States, was to- day requested by the Berlin foreign office to ask the state department for an affirmation of the Prussian pnert: can treaty of 1823. SUNK FIFTEEN Feb. 10—A, single German Berlin, submarine, which returned here today, | | accounted for fifteen ships sunk, ac- cording to the official press bureau re- port. Ten vessels of a total tonnage of 59,000 tons, were sunk in the Ger- man sea fight between the British trawlers Shamrock and Thistle and an additional French steamer and a British trawler. MAXBASS WOMAN MISSING FROM ST. PAUL HOME St. Paul, Feb. will Freeman, of Maxbas, N. D., is missing from the home of friends in St. Paul, and much anxiety is felt as to her whereabouts. She was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sere eater P. Leedham. AY WHEAT TAKES JUMP (Associated F Press) Chicago, Feb. 10.—Unusually sharp advances in the price of wheat result- ed today from assertions that the British government had commandeer- ed a large number of South Ameri- can Line boats and would make an effort on a huge scale to rush food to Europe from the United State. It was said convoys of war yessels ‘ould be provided. The greatest rise in prices was on the May delivery wheat, which ascended to $175 a bushel, as agaliist $1.63 at yester- day’s close, a jump of 5% cents, Anxious to Keep Martial Spirit Alive (United Press) Washington, Feb. 10.—The admin- istration, fearing that a war or a state of war must come, is anxious to keep alive the martial spirit now in the Americans, There has been no manifest move to train an army, but some progress along that line has been done by the navy department. Today ends the first week since the break with Germany, and finds much of the neutral shipping, scheduled to sail this week, still shivering in home ports. UITY. FLAYS SOLONS VOTING AGAINST NO. 44 Betrayal of Confidence of People Is Alleged in Resolutions Adopted Yesterday WALLE RULES OUT WORD ‘‘NON-PARTISAN”’ Johnson of Tolley, Re-Elected President at Close Tenth Annual Convention Resolutions ercommending the tak- ing over of the farmers’ packing plant by the state as soon as constitutional amendments can be enacted, endorse- ment of state-owned elevators, flour mills, hail insurance and denuncia- tion of the senators and the repre- sentatives voting against the Non partisan magna charta, were adopted at the close of the. tenth annual con- Pee Nur Maka. Sovicts ot. dquity. “Especially do we condemn Senat- or Albert Stenmo, Representatives I. W. Everson, M. S$. Latig) Charles F. Schick and L. D. Wiléy for their open. betrayal of the ‘conlidence of the people and “are unworthy of the confidence and the trust reposed up- on them,”,.Others who had voted against the bill were condemned for “renouncing their allegiance to the fundamental American doctrine that this:is a government of the people and for the people.” Not Unanimous Report It was not an unanimous report from the committee on resolutions. A. E. Walley of Velva, N. D., did not hesitate in making known the fact that he opposed article four of the re- solutions as read by Grant S. You- mans of Minot, on the ground that that portion ignored the Equity in endorsing the platform of the Non- partisan league. The Velva man, who asserted that he had always “fought in the Equity trenches from the birth of the state organization,” said the principles which the had ‘adopted in their platform were those of the Equity. His minority re- port was unanimously adopted. Old Officers Are Re-elected The old set of officers of the North Dakpta Equity Society were re-elect- ed and the choice of the next city for the convention was left with the board of directors. The officers are ‘M. P. Johnson of Tolley, president; . Casey of Lisbon, vice-president; M. V. Boddy of Fargo, secretary-trea- surer. The directors, Anthony Walt- of Minot; A. L. Maxwell of Turtle Lake; C. A. Swanson of Driscoll; A. H. Ditmer of Velva, and J. M. Ander- son of St. Paul. Legislation Recommended The committee on legislation recom- mended quarterly medical inspection of all state institutions, public and private schools; asked favorable ac- tion on Senator Drowns bill pertain- ing to grain and grain grading and the establishment of a state*market- ing system, protection of prairie chickens and increasing the dog tax to two dollars for males and five dollars for females. ‘No Iron Clad Date Meetings ‘Nonpartisans | * FORT LINCOLN MAY BE POST FOR AVIATORS Location of School of Aviation Asked by Secretary Keniston of Commercial Club WOULD MEAN $800,000 EQUIPMENT FOR FORT Practically $20,000,000 Approp- riation by Congress for Aerial Defenses The location of a school of aviation at old Fort Lincoln may become a reality if the war department officials at Washington act with favor on the communication which goes forward \vom the office of Secretary Keniston of the Commercial club tonight to George D. Squier in charge of the signal corps at Washington. Tips from the Aero club of America and other sources to H. J. Forsythe of this city, a mechanic who has passed the examination required by the department of aviation, that Bis- marck might make application for such a school prompted the secretary of the Commercial club to act. These tips were to the effect that North Dakota has more clear days in the year than any other state in the union; that there is a possibility of the government locating inland avia- tion schools because of the number along the seaboard; that the altitude and climatic, conditions are favorable and that the proximity to the Canadi- an border all contribute to work in favor of Bismarck as a logical point. Aerial Defense Appropriations, Congress, according to Mr, For- sythe, has made available in this year’s national defense bills, $13,881,- |666 for army aviation and $3; 500,000 for naval aviation, or an aggregate close onto $20,000,000 for aerial de- fenses. Air craft defenses of naval stations have been increased from $1,080,008 te $3,800,000, " ‘The. aviation section of the signal corps, commanded by Lieutenant Col- onel George O. Squier, has ordered 175 aeroplanes for the army and soon. will ‘ordet’ 100)hydroplanes and 100 training ‘school machines to be used in training the army and the nationa. guard: The Aero Club of America pledgéd itself some months ago to concentrate every effort until the United States has one thousand train- ed aviators at its disposal and has been working energetically to that. end. Every aim is being made to make America first in aeronautics, Means $800,000 Equipment. Mr. Forsythe is firmly convinced that Bismarck can land such a school, which would mean aerial equipment in the sum of $800,000. It would bring to Fort Lincoln 12 aeroplanes complete with motors, 25 trucks, one motorcycle and seven automobiles, besides tool equipments, photograph- ic instruments and supplies, stock and material for portable machine shop and filling stations, Mr. For- sythe became interested in aviation about four years ago and for several seasons was actively connected with aviation work. He has passed all tre examinations and was recently sent an application for a commission as first lieutenant in the aviation section of the signal corps, which he has filled out and is now in the hands of the officials. Mr. Forsythe states that he expects to win this post. Military Roads Necessary. The location of a school of avia- tion would mean in all’ probability the construction by the government of a military road from the fort to the Indian school, as well as military roads for all avenues of approach to the aviation headquarters for the ser- ‘vice of the trucks, automobiles and motorcyles which constitute a part of the equipment. ‘Tonnage of Submarines for Day TO GO AFTER grand jury of the Southern district of TEUTONS SINK THREE MORE STEAMERS Aggregate 12,348—Only One Neutral Vessel QUIET REPORTED ON VARIOUS WAR FRONTS Entente Make Aeroplane Attack on Belgian Coast—Raid Re- ported Successful STEEL NET, (United Press) New York, Feb, 10.—Work was begun today on the Monitor Am- phytrite in the Brootiyn navy yards and is mad sof two miles of ? steel netting. In case of danger the netting will be dropped across Sandy Hook and Rockaway Point. (Associated Press) Three more steamers aggregating 12,348 tons, were reported sun’ today in the new German submarine cam- falgn. Definite announcement. was made of the sinking of two of these vessels, the British Mantola, of 6,836 tons, and the British Lullington, of 2,816 tons, Only the Norwegian Solbakken, of 2,616 tons, is still on the “believed sunk” list. The tonnage of the three steamers is greater than the total reported for the entire day yesterday, which was 10,424 tons. No Developments. The military ficld' of operation wi barren of developments of prime im- portance so far as the official state ment indicates. Paris reports sey- eral successful raiding operations’ slong the French fronts,:with violent. auityity morte! . Spowlune "There has been comparativé ‘quiet all along the line of the Russian and! Roumanian fronts, as well as in the! Caucasus, Petrograd announces, An Entente aeroplane attack on: / Zeebrugge, on the Belgian coast, is | © man | reported through Holland. and aviators have attacked Dunkir Amiens, while a French aviator - ried out a successful raid on military objects at Paris. Mustering Out Troops to Continue (United Press.) St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 10.—Instruc- tions were received by Major Huele, chief mustering out officer at Fort Snelling, from the war department, to proceed with the discharge of the North Dakota troops at Fort Snelling. The order was delayed a few days ago on account of the break. It is not known whether er not the troops will be fully mustered out Feb- ruary 14, because the federal paymas- ter may be late in arriving here. PRINT TRUST ited Press) D. C., Feb. (U Washington, 10—The Carlsruhe, according to a The recommendation asked by the committee on by-laws that the con- stitution of the state society be amended that all annual meetings be|@ganda to influence this government held on the third Tuesday of No-|asainst entering war with Germany is J. M. Anderson ex-|Under way throughout the plained that it had been the custom} Thousands of telegrams are sent to of the Equity to meet in Bismarck|the White House daily and to the oth- about the time that the state legis-|€ S°vernment departments and con- lature was in session and that. he} 8Tess. vember was lost. (United Press) Blt MOVE 10 HEAD industry, the Department of Justice announced today. and Mark Hinman, New York (fF ENTRY NTO WAR neys, have been appointed assistants to the Attorney General and will as- sist in the investigation. ‘New York is about to begin an in- quiry .into the alleged combinations in restraint of trade in the news print Cambridge, Colby attor- TAKES OVER GERMAN AFFAIRS IN U. 8. DR. PAUL RITTER Dr. Ritter is the Swiss minister to the United States and has been chos- en by Germany to represent that gov- ernment in Washington during the severance of relations, He takes over the duties of Count von Bernstorff, the German envoy, who received his passport from the United States, GERARD LEAVES BERLIN TONIGHT FOR ZURICK Three Hundred Americans Will Make Trip Home With Unit- ed States Ambassador FEW STRANDED IN GERMAN CAPITAL (United | Press.) ashington, Feb. 10,—The first di- ut official. word concerning Ambas- sador. Gerard reached the’ state’ de? partment today sablegram from) the Swiss min ing that Ger- ve Berlin this evening for erent, and will get evor the 300 IN PPARTY. (United Press.) three hun: > Hague, Feb. 10. nd two Americans will le for Zurich with Am dor Gerard, dispatches said today. They did not mention the time or date of leaving. LITTLE MONEY NEEDED. (United Press.) 10,—No ree congres- eeded to re- rl is in Ger- with Ambas- Berlin, Feb. sional appr lieve the many, who cannot le sador G: It has been announced that money and @ home. has een given them and that all_prep- (Continued on Page Three) UNCLE ‘SAM’ s BIGGEST BATTLESHIP ALSO BIGGEST IN WORLD Washington, Feb. 10—Virtual prop- country. Many peace leagues have been found it of inestimable value to the |°Tsanized, and many of them are be- (Continued on Page Two) lieved to have been inspired by former Secretary of State Bryan. The United States fleet is led by the Arizona, shown here, the newest and most powerful super-dreadnaught of our navy and the biggest in the world. It cost $16, 000,000, has ten 14-inch guns, 21 five-inch guns and four tor- pedo tubes; displaces 31,400 tons; has a speed of 21 knots and a com- plement of 915 men. She is unique in ‘being the only concrete and steel ar- mored ship in the navy. Pg ASSOCIATED PRESS ADDRESSES REQUEST THAT WAYS AND MEANS BE PREVENT ANY HOSTILITIES COMMUNICATION SUPPOSED tro BE ON ITS WAY THROUGH SWISS GOVERNMENT—NEUTRAL PASSENGER SHIPS TO BE EXEMPT: ED FROM FURY OF SUBSEA WARFARE—TEUTONS WILL NOT, RECEDE FROM GENERAL POLICY, HOWEVER, ; Associated rest. “Washington, Feb. 10.—Germany dressed to the United States a communication suggesting that the two governments discuss ways and means of preventing actual war be- While information regarding the tween them. which the communication was: addressed is being forwarded by the government of Switzerland. ATTACK ZEEBRUGGE (Associated Press) Amsterdam, Feb. 10—The Tele- graff says that a fleet of airplanes at dusk yesterday attacked the Belgian coast town of Zee. brugge. The. Germans fired 300 shells from anti-aircraft guns in an attempt to.drive off the attack- ers. ST STAND ALONE Mintle Press) Washington, Feb. 10—“Fallure of neutrals to join the United MU States against Germany is anoth- er Indication that we must stand alone,” Rep. Barr, Pennsylvania, sald today. “We must be prepar- ed to stand alone for our Ideals,” he sald. NORWEGIAN CRAFT SUNK (United Press) London, Feb. 10—Twe members of the crew of the Norwegian steamer Solbakken, perished when the was sunk today. The British steamer Mantola has also been reported sunk. The Solbak- ken is a steel serew steamer of 2,616 tons, registered at Bergen. SAILORS PICKED UP § (United Press) > Feb, Madrid, from exhaustion, thre and one American British steamer Dauntless, 10—Near Get were picked up by a trawler today in open boats. The Dauntless was torpedoed by a German submarine February 3. SINK a LINGTON ( London, Feb, 10—The British Steamer Lullington is heen sunk. The Lullington was a steel screw steamer of 3,816 tons, and registered at London. SERVICES (United Press) Chicago, Feb, 10—Offers of the Polish Military Alliance of Ameri- ca, of which there are several thousands members, to give Presi- dent Wilson any service or si rifice that American citizenship demands, were made today. The organization has offered the fol- lowing units: Four divisions of infantry; one of cavalry, and all necessary officers, The units have been recruited to full war strength. UNIVERSAL TRAINING BILL IS FAVORED (United Press) Washington, D. C. Feb. 10—The Senate Military committee today re- ported favorably the universal mili- tary training bill, which requires that} all male citizens in the United States between the ages of 19 and 26, who are physically able, to undergo a per- iod of six months’ military training beginning in 1918. All youths physic: ally able shall enter the training pe- riod of six months. ARGENTINE [8 NOT PREPARED TO JOIN UNCLE SAM (United Press) Buenos Aires, Feb, 10.—“It is a mistake to construe the notes for- warded to Germany by South Ameri- can nations as an endorsement of President Wilson,” George Mitre, edi- tor of the influential La Nacion, and regarded as one of the leading auth- orities in South America. He said this in an interview today. The Ar- gentine government today handed American Ambassador Stimson a curt message of 40 words transmitting a copy of Argentine’s note to Germany. The 40 words merely state that the copy embodies Argentine’s reply to President Wilson’s request that all neutrals join the United States in de- nouncing Germany. ARRANGED TO is undyrstood here to have ad- channel through lacking, it is probable it No Change in Policy. Germany is understood to have made it clear she greatly desires that peace be maintained. Preliminary outline regarding the communication does not indicate that it carries with it any suggestion that Germany may modify her submarine campaign, however, that the whole communica- tion is said clearly to invite this goy- ernment to make suggestions regard- ing steps it thinks might prevent war. To Protect Passengers, In connection with the comi¥g com- munication, information obtained here is to the effect that while Ger- many was arranging for her new campaign of untestricted warfare, certain German diplomats in various, parts of the world were informed that while “military necessity” pre- vented the granting of a period - in which neutrals might adjust their maritime interests, every care would be exercised so that neutral passen- ger-carrying ships would not be sub- jected to unwarned anwarned 'terpede attacks. FORD) PEAGE al OUT Londot, ree ho. —A Reuter’s © dis- patch. from ) Hague says that the Ford ‘Peace: eau, established by. Henry Ford,’ American manufac- turer, will be closed on March’ 1, on account of ‘the breach of diplomatic relations between the United States and Germany. BRITISH CAPTURE DEUTSCHLAND IS PITTSBURG NEWS (United Press) Pittsburgh, Feb. 10.—Nichol- as Murry Butler, president of Col- umbia university, said he has authentic information that the Deutschland has been captured by the British. REJECTED AS RECRUIT iE TRIES, SUIGIDE (United hited Pre 8) Croquette. Minn, Feb. 10.—Disap> pointed over his rejection by the United States army recruting officers here, Richard Wirsau, 24, shot him> self. He probably will die. HOUSE CONCURS IN KING'S RESOLUTION FOR FEDERAL AO The house concurred in Sena- tor King’s resolution calling on the federal government for aid in the construction of one or mere wagon bridges across the Mis- souri river. SEEK EXPRESSION = FROM THE POPE (United Press) Rome, Feb. 10—Neutral ambassa- dors at Rome are today said to be urging Pope Benedict formatly to state his condemnation of Germany's plan of unrestricted submarine war- ‘are. MEDINA BANK CASE IN SUPREME COURT The famous ‘Medina bank wrecking case, in which heifers rece 2 soms.of the Se ete ee of Apri reed tapas des argaed on a motion in i cre eo see