The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, March 14, 1917, Page 1

iS \ The Weather cLoupy, | | THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR,.NO. 62 UNITED PRESS | AMERICAN STE THE piSMae BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1917. R SUNK--CREW “SHED CERMANS DRAW SECRET SERVICE MEN WORK AS MECHANICS, STEVEDORES TO TRAIL GERMAN PLOTTERS INFORMATION THAT CAUSED DUMBA DISMISSAL WAS SE- BACK ALONG SOMME FRONT General Von Hindenberg May Be Preparing for Open Decisive Battle STRATEGIC MOVE SEEN BY MILITARY CRITICS General. Haig’s Troops Now Hold Important Position Overlook- ing Teuton Strongholds (Associated Press.) Another great retreat by the Ger- mans in the Somme front, is in prog- ress, The consequent British advance | has brought General Haig’s forces al- most to the outskirts of Bapaume. the : speedy fall of whic s now counted. among the probabilit! Various reasons for are advanced, The thee the movement y that Field Ma von Hindenbe intention out a stragetic retreat with tions of drawing — the British into the open is:held out by one of the principal German military writers, quoted in a Berlin newspaper. wh is calls attention to the field mars ‘sat ‘Tannenberg early in the war, when his army retired be- fore the Russians in order that room for stragetical operations might be gained. READY FOR OFFENSIVE, French military writers give their opinion that’ the Germans, beginning their retreat at a stragetic operation, to interfere with (he British plan for an offensive, were compelled to con- tinue the movement because of the British tactics in following up the re- treat by the methodical use of their su- perior artillery. Berlin's official report today does not mention the retirement in the statement that British attacks deliy- ered’ yesterday afternoon and lust night in the Ancre were repulsed. Other fighting of a notable charac- ter is In pr son the Franco-Bel- gian front. ‘ot the least nificance, possibly, is the rench operations in the St. Mihiel region, the sector of the famous German salient lying southeast of Verdun. The French also, e held baek the German attacks on the hotly contest- ed position near Maison de Champagne, and have made much progress them- selves in hand grenade operations there, TURKS IN RETREAT. The Turks, apparently, are still in retreat up the ‘Ligris from Bagdad. They amnonnce the evacuation of that city indirectly in an official statement. On the Russian front, the operations have consisted mainly of raids. In Macedonia, howe there seems to he an Entente movement of some im- portance in progress. The current Berlin statement reports attacks by the French in this front, were without success, BAPAUME IS WITHIN REACH»: British Headquarters in France; March 13., via: London, March: 14.+~ (From a_ staff correspondent of the Associated Press.) * The ridge overlooking Bapaume froin the northwest, which has come to. be looked upon by the British as a sort of promised land ever since the battle of the Somme, began last July, passed troops today. For the first time, since into the hands. of General . Haig’s the great struggle,on this front opened, the British have the advantage of the highest ground and now can look down upon the famous German strong- hold and a wide extent of the country beyond. British officers believe they are now in position to. take Bapaume whenever the .word is given. Grevilliers was captured last night andthe new Brit- ish lines stretched along the rid; which runs. northwest from that ; to the outskirts of Achiet Lepetit. 4 point still strongly held by the Ger- mans. In_ this latest forward the British have. taken m ssion of the noted Loupart wood, sting of great clumps of trees, situated on the shoulder of the high ridge and over: looking the entire Somme battlefront. This wood has masked a great numbe- cf German batteries and for it; hostile shells have rained- upon the British for eight months past. A German aeroplane which flew over Sluis yesterday pfternoon was shot at and hit by Dutéh troops, who were maneuvering in the neighbor- hood, according to the Handélsblad. The aviator was wounded and com- pelfed to descend in Dutch territory, but before he could be overtaken by the Dutch soldiers, he restarted his moverion?, CURED BY SLEUTH WHO RODE WITH ac. COMPLICE 0 N L-TRAIN . By FREDERICK M. KERBY. New York; March 14.—The spectacular arrest of four German spies in two days and uncovering of the widespread plotting is the culmination of in fiction, ers. tions factories. _ (Continued on The British secret service got busy. ics in overalls working day after day at their lathes were placed by Scotland Yard in the American muni- weeks and months of patient work by men whose most thrilling occupation for days is sitting in a hotel lobby ostensibly reading @ newspaper or taking lunch at the same restaurant every day for weeks, The Old King Brady type of detective exists only Uncle Sam’s secret service men use none of the methods attributed to this famous character. The revelations worked up by the men under A. Bruce Bielaski, chief of the division of information of the United States department of justice, had their origin in the secret service of Britain. detectives put the American detectives on the scent. Immediately after the start of the European war there were explosions in munitions plants making mun- itions for the Allies, and strikes among munition work- Scotland Yard Quiet mechan- As a consequence, the explosions lessened in num- ber and finally none were reported for weeks. xt, there were attempts to blow up ships by placing bombs on. board, Immediately discreet stevedores, who in another walk of life are paid Page Three) PRESIDENT T0 SOUND WAR NOTE N HIS SPEECH (United) Press.) Washington, March’. 14.—-President Wilson's message to the 65th con- gress called in extraordinary session for April will be sharply militant, The defense measures such as this country has not been called upon to furnish since the Spanish-American war, will be urged ,by the president. He will ask congress to give them immediate nsideration and prompt action. They include: Legislation covering all matters col- lateral with defense of American mer- chantmen, Universal Training. Suggestion of action in some form on universal military training service on land and sea by all the young men of the country if called upon. Appropriations for arming and a conservation measure which will re- lease immediately the mineral and oil resources now locked up in public lands. The universal military training ser- vice law is the most important ques- tion facing the 65th congress. President Wilson and Secretary of War Baker have sent out appeals for “thoughtful public opinion on the needs of the country.” Ahead of People. But according to military authori- ties, newspapers which are about five to one for universal military train- ing, are far ahead of the people on the question.. Telegrams received by the congressmen from the folk back home, show their aversion of any ser- vice or training. This registration of public opinion will be carefully com- piled and will be consulted by the President before addressing congress. He will strongly urge some kind of training. May Change Conditions, Developments between now and Ap- ril 16 may entirely change and in- crease the scope of the president’s Preparedness program and message to congress. He will ask congress to act on the following additional meas- ures: An increased gold reserve in the na- tional banking system to meet with this unusual financial situation; Appropriation of funds for West Point; Action on the general bill, and ‘An increase in the membership of the Interstate Commerce commission. There is little doubt that the extra session will last throughout the sum- mer, The inevitable legislative pro- gram will have to be threshed out by congress. If the supreme court de- clares the Adamson eight-hour law unconstitutional, and in case of a railway strike, new legisiation would have to be substituted. , deficiency machine and flew 300 meters over the border into Belgium. German troops hurried to his rescue and he was car- ried away by Red Cross attendants. The capture by the Russians of the Persian town of Kermanshah is re- ported in an official dispatch receiv- ed here today. ee ATTACK MUCH SIGNIFICANCE: (Associated Press.) Paris, March 14.—Great importance , is attached by French military writ- | ers to the contnued British successes, on the Somme. The Matim says that| it looks very much ;asi ifthe Germans do not think they could, hola Ranarme and Perrone any longer and are prés | Brothers’ institute at Rochester, has/ gan county, which opened there Mon- jbeen asked to come, paring to evacuate the two cities. SIX ARE DEAD FROM MYSTERIOUS DISEASE (Associated Press.) Galesville, Wis., March 14.—With the death of Mrs. Morton Phillips, the death toll of the mysterious throat infection in this ‘city has been brought to five. Three more aré at the point of death, and six new cases have been reported. There are now more than 100 down with the disease. Dr. Edward Evans of LaCrosse has been called to aid the health authori- ties. Dr. Frustman of LaCrosse, and one of the physicians. from the ‘Mayo BAPAUME IS DOOMED, SAYS BRITISH REPORT (United Press) the British Armies in tle Field, March 14.—Bapaume seems doomed. If this city, which Von Hin- denberg has referred to as another Gibraltar, does not fall before the end of the week, it! will be because the British plans. have been laid other- wise. Tho Gebmian troops’ are plan- ning Over a far’ “greater ‘territory. Meanwhile, the ¢ountry ‘is: laid bare as the German retirement ‘progresses. The famous La Pourte woods were given up by the Germans without a struggle. The Germans now be- fore Bapaume. After this it is an open country back to the German base line. With BRITISH REPULSED. (United Press) Berlin, March 14,—In the Ancre sec- tor, said today’s official statement, British attacked in the afternoon with- out artillery preparation. They at- tacked in the Le Petit and Gravel- liers and at night attacked on both sides of the Boupoy, They were re- pulsed under heavy losses and left 50 prisoners in our hands, the statement said. CHINA SEIZES GERMAN CRAFTS IN HER HARBORS Washington, March 24.—China has severed diplomatic relations with Ger- many, German merchant ships in Shanghai, about six in number, placed their crews on shore, under guard, and placed armed guards on the vessels. Advices to the navy department today from the senior officer in Chinese waters gave no further details. Pope to Deal With War at Consistary (Associated elated Press.) Paris, March 14.—The pope has de- cided to pronounce an important al- locution at the consistory to be held at the end of the month, according tu a news dispatch from Rome. The dis- patch gays that it is understood that the Pope’s pronouncement will deal entirely with the war, and that it is considered in Vatican circles that the pontiff will protest against Germany's unrestricted submarine campaign. LOGAN TERM DISTRICT has taken possession of all! | nou ASSOCIATED PER ee —o— WILSON SEES ALL MEANS T0 PREVENT STRIKE Expects Rail Men aa Brother. hoods to Consider Foreign Crisis SUPREME COURT MAY TAKE SOME ACTION Employes Grimly Determined to Go the Limit to Get Their Demands NO FREIGHT EMBARGO. j) (Associated Press) St. Paul, March 14.-Placing of embargo on freight shipments be- cause of the threatenéd strike of the railroad brotherhoods has not been seriously considered by the Omaha and Great Northern rail- roads, it was said at the com- panies’ headquarters at St. Paul today. (Associated Press) Washington, March 14.—President Wilson is amazed at the proposal of . nation-wide railroad strike at this juncture of internationa! affairs. It ‘was stated authoritatively that he ex- pects railroads and the men at the conference tomorrow, to consider the state of the country’s ‘oreign rela- tions, and make ‘every possible effort to agree. It is possible that he. may appeal to both sides on that ground. Today the president was being’ kept in touch with the situation through Secretary Wilson of the department of labor. Remains in. Abeyance. The stipulation signed by counsel for the government and, ;iI railroads last. November, and matfé a part of the supreme court test case provides that all other litigation should remain in abeyance pending the court’s de- cision. Brotherhood representatives were not parties to the stipulation, and it does not provide that. changes in existing wage scale shall not be made while waiting the outcome of the test suit. The court is regarded as without jurisdiction over brotherhood repre- sentatives as none is party to the liti- gation, but attorneys believe the court has jurisdiction and authority to com- pel adherence by the government and railroads to the stipulation as far as its provisions extend. DETERMINED TO ACT. (Associated Press) New York, March 14.—The chiefs of the brotherhoods of the railway em- ployes came here today for their final conference with chairmen of the union in eastern territory before meeting representatives of the nation- al committee of the railroads tomor- row to present their demands for an eight-hour day. It was expected that the eastern representatives would fol- low the example of the employes’ con- ferences held yesterday at Washing- ton and St. Louis, and ratified plans for a general strike, if the railroads refuse to grant their demands. Orders Issued. Strike orderg to take effect first in the east on Saturday, already have been issued, and the organized em- ployes await directrons to be issued here after Thursday's conference. The managers’ committee, which is handling the situation for the rail- roads, will meet here tonight. The managers maintain that there cannot| be any compromise at this time, pend- ing a decision by the supreme court on the Adamson law. Don’t Look for Action. There is no expectation on the part of the railroad leaders here that Pres- ident Wilson will take any action prior to the announcement of the result of thé Thursday meeting. W. G. Lee, head of the trainmen’s organization, declared: that he and his ‘associates would go before the railroad repre- sentatives with their entire member- ship united behind their demands, A statement issued by the chiefs of the railroad brotherhoods, before leaving Washington last night, de- as absurd, “all insinuations to tle effect that transportation em- ployes are not loyal citizens because of their attempt at this time to secure from their emlpoyers the benefits con- templated by the law,” and said that the railroad men had given to Presi- dent Wilson assurances of their wil- lingness and intention to support the country should war be declared. “Seemingly, it has been the pur- pose of the railroad companies,” said the statement, “to postpone _ settie- ment of this question until either a panic or war should defeat our de- mands.” COURT ENDS THIS WEEK Judge Neussle and Court Reporte! C. C. Wattam are expected to return the latter part. of the week from Na- poleon, The judge has been presiding over the term of district court of Lo- day morning of this week. WILL TAKE HAND. (United Press.) Washington, March 14.—That. Pres- ident Wilson will take a hand to check the fulfillment of the railway order is the belief expressed here to-| Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in St.| ed very much worn by the recent try- day. Some said he would wait the|Mary’s church and will be in charge]ing developments. outcome of the meeting tomorrow, be- © Continued on Page Three) will be made in St. Mary’s cemetery.! over the matter. DESTRUCTION Of ALCONQUIN NOT President Wilson Has Taken All Steps Short of War in Arm. ing Vessels REAL ISSUE OF PEACE Expected When American Guns Are Turned Upon German Submarines J (Associated Press.) Washington, March 14.—in the ab- sence of official dispatches on the destruction of the steamer Algon- quin, officials withheld comment, but the official view was that nothing in the incident changes the situation be- tween the United States and Germany. President Wilson already has taken steps to place the nation in a state of armed neutrality, which with the breaking of diplomatic relations with Germany, is practically the last meas- ure possible short of war. American ships now are being armed to defend themselves against unlawful submar- ine attacks. The general view today is that arming of ships is the only an- swer to submarine operations short. of a declaration of war, which may be made only by congress. rried Foodstuffs. The circumstance that’ the* Algon- quin carried foodstufts, which’ are contraband, and that she recently was transterred from British, to. American registry, a transaction which Germany might ad she would not recognize, are not taken to outweigh the fact that the ship was reported destroyed with- out warning. Neither does the tact that apparenly no lives were lost miti- gate the situation. ‘Taken. Extreme: Steps. Bui the real tact as unoffictally ex- pressed is that while the destruction of an American ship in such a manner is very serious, the American govern- ment already has taken all the steps it can take to meet such a case un- less it wishes to take the. last step and declare war. expected to come when an American armed ship has a clash with a Ger- man submarine, A series of destruc: tions of American ships would arouse congress to a declaration of war, if, in- deed, Germany should not declare war ; on the United States as many ex- pect as a result of the first encoun- ter with one of her submarines. Up to the present, in the absence of action by congress, all that could be done to meet such a case as the, destruction of the Algonquin already has been done. It is generally ac- cepted on first reports as not being the “overt act. DOES NOT AFFECT CRISIS. (United Press.) Washington, March 14.—The sink- ing of the American steamer, Algon- quin, in an unwarned attack by aj German submarine and confirmed to- today, substantiated the expressed belief of officials here that Germany would carry her ruthlessness into the American situation, but did not alter the present crisis. American armed ships will venture forth as is planned! by the navy department. The sink- ing of the Algonquin convinced au- thorities that they have nothing to hope for in the way of a modified pro- cedure on Germany’s part of her warfare. The vessel sailed unarmed from New York the same time the Rochester started. Is Critical. Her arrival abroad was never re- ported. While there is a general, agreement that the sinking of the Al- gonquin does not necessarily mean war at this time, state department officials regard it as extremely critical and tending to show that Germany is making her acts conform with her threat. The general view was that despite the overt character of the sinking, the government is taking all steps to continue its arming of Am- erican vessels. | Statements of the crew of the Stor- stadt cabled to the state department. today confirmed previous reports that| the German submarine which_sank the vessel utterly disregarded the Bel- gian flag which the ship flew. The Germans are operating at night more ; than in the day time, according to government information. PIONEER RESIDENT OF BURLEIGH COUNTY DIES Mrs. Celia Harvey, a aged 59, widow of the late Patrick Harvey, died Tues- day afternoon in the family home in Burnt Creek. Mrs. Harvey had lived in the county for over 30 years and leaves a large circle of friends. Her’ husband died about four years ago and she was the only remaining mem- ber of the family. The only near rel- ative surviving is a sister, Mrs. Rose! Bair, of San BO. The real issue of peace or war is’ Prof. Taussig Head of New Tariff Board 10 ALTER CRISIS President Wilson Announces Per- sonnel of Commissio! nm Just Created by Congress ROPER OF POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT NAMED (United Press.) Washington, March 14.—President OR WAR COMES LATER | wilson today selected the members of the new tariff board, as follows: Prof. Frank Taussig, Harvard unt- versity, chairman, W. F. Culberson, Kansas. William Kent, California. David J. Lewis, Maryland. K. 'P. Costigan, Denver. Daniel Roper, formerly postofiice department. Lewis was defeated for the United States senate in the last Maryland election. Roper is a Democrat and previous to the last election- was ac- tive in the work of the national cam- paign committee, under Postmaster Burleson, Culberson is a Republican, Lewis a Democrat, and Costigan, a Progressive. LUCKS, BATTEY BERTSCH WIL MAKE THE RACE Urged by Their with the Many to Run for Old Positions Again. TIME FOR FILING NAMES ENDED LAST EVENING A, W. Lueas, president of the city commission, upon the solicitation of a large number of citizens, has con- sented to make the race again. Fol- lowing the circulation of like peti- tions requesting R. C. Battey, commis- sioner of finance; Chris Bertsch, J commissioner of sewers and water- works, these men also decided to en- ter the race for re-election. (Mr. Lucas is opposed by William O'Hara, night clerk at the McKenzie; hotel. Midnight, Tuesday, was the limit for filing petitions. Mr. O’Hara had just 30 minutes to spare. The Candidates. With two candidates for the presi- dency, a half-dozen king member- ships on the commission, and with four coveting the job of police mag: istrate, which George H. Dolan now holds, an interesting campaign may be expected during the three weeks intervening before the city election, April 3. At noon today, candidates drew at the city auditor’s office to deter- mine their places_on the ballot. The Candidates. For president of the city commis- sion: A, W. Lucas, the incumbent, presi- dent of A: W. Lucas Co., and one of the city's most successful business men; petitions signed by W. R. Peet, J. P. French, BR. Lahr and others. Platform—"A ‘business, not a polit. ical administri ee William O'1 : ‘night clerk at the Hotel McKenzie; petitions signed by J. R. Hare, Frank Finlayson, Isham Hall and others, Platform—“An tration of municipal square deal for all.” For members city commission: Chris Bertsch, Jr., present commis- sioner of water and sewers; head of Bismarck Motor Co., and resident of Bismarck for many years; petition signed by R. 'M. Bergeson, W. F. Brown. Joseph W. Higgins and other: ycontinued on hree) ENVOYS WILL TRY TO PREVENT WAR WITH UNITED STATES (United rited Press.) Copenhagen, March 14- —Returning envoys and consuls from America will try honorably to avert war be- tween this country and Germany. They will advise Foreign Secretary Zimmermann that the Mexican nego- i tiations revealed in his letter to Ger- man Minister Eckhardt at Mexico City were a gistake. These state- ments were made by members of , Count von Bernstorf’s party jusjt-be- fore leaving for Berlin. The former ambassador to the United States impartial adminis: affairs and a Funeral services will be conducted of Rev. Father Hiltner. Interment would make no comment and appear (Members of the | flag. aume in Big Offensive ALGONQUIN SHELLED bY GERMAN CRAFT Submarine Commander Refuses Any Aid to Survivors of Vessel NO WARNING GIVEN DECLARES COMMANDER Twenty-Seven Men Are Landed at Plymouth by British Patrol (Associated Press.) London, March 14.—The American steamship Algonquin has been tor pedoed by a German submarine. The crew was saved. She was torpedoed without warn- ing, according to a report made by the American consul at Plymouth. The consul states that all on board were saved. The attack took place at 6 o'clock on the morning of March 12. The sub- marine refused assistance, according to the consul'’s report. Twenty-seven men have been landed. According to a later report from J. G. Stephens, American consul. at Plymouth, the captain of the Algon- quin stated that his ship was sunk: by shell fire, without warning. DEFIED GERMAN THREAT. (Associated Press.) New York, March 14.—The Algon- quin was one of the first American vessels to sail from the United States after Germany announced her. cam- paign of unrestricted submarine war ~f HAEBs 1 Where the attack took place. was not mentioned in a message to the owners here, which came from Pen- zance, France. The ofticers of the American Star line said the vessel was worth approxi- mately $450,000 and that the cargo, consisting mostly of foodstuffs, was worth more than $1,250,000. She carried two thousand tons of cargo and was commanded by Captain A. Nordbergen, a naturalized »Amer- ican, of Norwegian birth. Felt Safe. Among the American citizens on board were William T. Holmes of Chi- cago, mate, and Charles Schultz, of Brooklyn, chief engineer. Her owners agreed to give the officers a war bonus of 50 per cent wages and the crew a bonus of 25 per cent, with the proviso that in case the vessel was captured or destroyed, the men were to be paid the bonus with their wages until they returned to the United States. Prior to sailing from New York to London, Feb. 20, the Algonquin cap- tain said he had no fear that his ves- sel would be torpedoed. “I feel safer in sailing through the war zone on a vessel flying the Amer- ican flag than I do trying to make my way about New York streets dodging taxicabs,” he said. (United Press.) New York, March 14.—The Ameri- can White Star Line, owners of the submarined Algonquin, today received the following telegram from Captain Norberg: “U-boat submarined Algonquin on March 12. All saved.” Cargo Valued at Million The cargo of the ship wag pro- isions consigned from Swift & Co. The Algonquim was valued at $400,000, and the cargo at about $1,000,000, the line officials asserted. The Algon- quin was not armed, the line officials asserted. They said there were 23 in the crew and all Americans. The Al- gonquin was formerly in Lake traf- fic, and was put in Trans-Atlantic ser- vice when the demand was so great that many lake ships were bought for such service. Lloyds list the ship as registered at Port Arthur, On- tario. 5 When formerly in the lake service e docked at Duluth, Minn., Supe- rior. Wis., and other points. When transferred to the American White Star Line, she was given the Ameri- can registry and flew the American She sailed from New York on Feb. 20, aiter some trouble in ss- sembling her crew. She was recently transferred from British to American registry. Loaded at Brooklyn, She was reported to have about eight Americans in her crew at the time ‘of her sailing. Captain Norberg is a naturalized American citizen. The vessel was loaded with about 2,000 tons of cargo at the foot of Greene street in Brooklyn. Her sailing date indicated she would reach the Ger- man barred zone about March 8, Her submarlains, indicates a much slower trip. HASTINGS CITIZE OFFER THEIR SERVICES (Special to The Tribune) Hastings, N. D., March 14-—In line with the action of citizens of other towns along the line, 25 citizens of Hastings offered their services tothe Northern Pacific this week to work party, however, voiced a great regret ahead of the rotary between — and this place.