New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 18, 1915, Page 11

‘NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1015, CERMANY ISSUES REPLY 10 AMERICAN NOTE ,(Ccmflnued from First Page.) sible, will seek to close this war zone Wwith mines, and will also endeavor to destroy hostile merchant vessels in every other way. While the German government, in taking action based upon this overpowering point of view, keeps itself far removed from all in- tentional destruction of neutral lives and property, on the other hand it does not fail to recognize that from the action to be taken against Great Britain dangers arise which threaten all trade within the war zone, with- flistinction. This is a natural re- pf mine warfare which, even un- trictest observance of the limits ternational law, endangers every approaching the mine area. The an government considers itself tl'ed to hope that all neutrals will *cquiesce in these measures as they have done in the case of the grievous damages inflicted upon them by Brit- Jsh measures, all the more so as Ger- many is resolved, for the protection of peutml shipping even in the naval ‘war zone, to do everything which is &t al compatible wtih the attainment it tk:is object. Fixed Time Xdimit. *“In view of the fact that Germany gave the first proof of her good will in fixing a time limit of not less than fourteen days before the execution of sald measure, so that neutral ship- ping might have an opportunity of making arrangements to avoid the danger, this can most surely be chieved by remaining away from the fpaval war zone. Neutral vessels hich, despite this ample notice, which greatly affects the achievement of gqui aims In our war against Great tain, enter these closed waters will themselves bear the responsibility for any unfortunate accidents that may oceur. Germany disclaims ali re- sponsibility for any such acts and their consequences, "' Enemy Merchant Vessels. {Germany has further expressly inounced the destruction of all ene- ly merchant vessels found within the war Zone, but not the destruction pf all merchant vessels, as the Unit- ed States seems erroneously to have nderstood. This restriction vhich ermany imposes upon itself is pre- Fjudicial to the aim of our warfare, ‘especially as in the application of the conception’ of contraband and pracs iticed by Great Britain toward Ger- maj -which conception will now al- 80 similarly interpreted by Ger- any-—the presumption will be that neutral ships have contraband aboard. Germany naturally is unwilling to re- notnce its rights to ascertain the presence of contraband in neutral Vessels, and in certain cases to draw goriclusions therefrom. “Germany is ready, finally to delib- grate with the United States concern- hg any measures which might secure fthe safety of legitimate shipping _ofs| jneutrals in the war zone. Germany lcangot, however, forbear to point out ghat al its efforts in this direction y be rendered very difficult by two rcumstances: First, the misuse of utral flags by British —merchant essels, which is indutiably known )'the United States; second, the con~ and trade already mentioned, es- cially in war materials, on' neutral LEOEN i Procedure Unobjectionable, Regarding the latter point, Ger- hy would fain hope that the United tes after further consideration will Pome to a conclusion corresponding to ghe spirit of real neutrality regarding e first point. The secret order of Tie British admiralty, recommending o0 British merchant ships the use bf neutral flags, has been communi- ated by Germany to the United States id confirmed by communication with e British foreign office, which des- ates this procedure as entirely un- bjectionable and in accordance with British law. British merchant ship- ping immediately followed this advice, dpubtless is known to the American government from the incidents of the usitania and the Laertes. “Moreover, the British government has supplied arms to British merchant khips and instructed them forciby to esist German submarines. In these sircumstances it would be very difficult lor submarines to recognize neutral fnerchant ships, for search in most baseS cannot be undertaken, seeing fhat in the case of a disguised British fhip’ from which an attack may be xpected the searching party and the submarine would be exposed to de- struction, German Measures Illusory. “Great Britain, then, was in a po- Jlition to make the German measures lllasory if the British merchant fleet ersisted in the misuse of neutral flags nd neutral ships could not otherwise be recognized beyond doubt. Ger- bmaty, however, being in a state of hocessity, wherein she was placed by violation of law, must render affective her measures in all circumstances in prder thereby to compel her adver- sary’ to adopt methods of warfare cor- esponding with international law and Jio to restore the freedom of the seas, jor which Germany at all times is the defender and for which she today fighting. Rejoices at Representations, “@ermany, therefore, rejoices that ne United States has made represen- lations to Great Britain concerning illegal use of their flag, dnd expresses {the expectation that by this procedure favill force Great Britain to respect the American flag in the future. In this expectation, commanders of Ger- ’@an Submarines have been instruct- , a8 already mentioned in the note of February 4, to refrain from violent faction against American merchant Wized. ¢’ “In order to prevent in the surest manner the consequences of con- fusion—though naturally not so far mines are concerned—~Germany recommends that the TUnited States make their ships which are convey- ing peaceful cargoes through the British war zone discernable by means of convoys. “Germany believes it may act on the supposition that only such ships would be convoyed as carried goods not regarded as contraband accord- ing to the British interpretation made in the case of Germany Ready for Negotiations. “How this method of convoy can be carried out is a question concerning which Germany is ready to open ne- gotiations with the United States as soon as possible. Germany would be particularly grateful, however, if the United States would urgently recom- mend to its merchant vessels to avoid the Britlsh naval war zone, in any case, until the settlement of the flag question. Y “Germany is inclined to the con- fident hope that the United States will be able to appreciate in its entire significance the heavy battle whica Germany is waging for existence and that from the foregoing explanations and promises it will acquire full un- derstanding of the motives and the aims of the measures announced by Germany. ‘‘Germany repeats that it has now resolved upon the projected measures only under the strongest necessity of national self-defense, such measures having been deferred out of consider- ation for neutrals. ] ‘Would Appreciate Service. “If the United States, in view of tite weight which it is justified in throw- ing and is able to throw into the scales of the fate of peoples, should succeed at the last moment in removing tho grounds which makes that procedure an obligatory duty for Germany, and if the American government in par- ticular should find a way to make the Declaration of London respected—on behalf also of those powers which ore fighting on Germany’s side—and thereby make possible for Germany legitimate importation of the mneces- saries of life and industrial raw mater- als, then the German government could not too highly appreciate such a service, rendered in the interests of human methods of warfare, and would gladly draw conclusions from the pew situation.” Reply Not Recelved. ‘Washington, Ifeb. 18—Germany’s re- ply to the American note on the naval war zone around the British Isles had not been received today at the state department. Dispatches on other mat- ters from .Ambassador Gerard, filed in Berlin yesterday, said he had deliv- ered the American note but that the German reply had not then been deliv- ered to him. The outline of the Ger- man reply ‘contained in news de- spatches, however, commanded close attention in official and diplomatic quarters, but comments were being reserved until after the text has been received. Secretary Bryan went early to the ‘White House for a conference with President Wilson. They discussed the neutral shipping situation generally, the British note published this morn- ing and the unofficial outline of Ger- many's answer. The officlal view was that no element in the situation was critical. Attitude of Friendliness. London, Feb. 18.—An attitude of friendliness toward the United States is assumed by Germany in its reply to the war zone protest but no promise of modification is made, ac- cording to the Amsterdam correspon- dent of Reuter’s Telegram company, who says an official telegram from Berlin announces that the German re- ply has been handed to Ambassador James W. Gerard. The reply states that the' commun- ication from the United States gov- ernment was examined in the same good will and friendship by which the protest ‘‘Seems to. have been dic- tated.” It continues: Agrees With U. S. “The imperial German government is in accord with the United States government in that for both parties it is to a high.degree desirable to avoid any misunderstanding which might arise from the measures an- nounced by the German admiralty and to provide against the occurrence of incidents which might trouble the friendly relations which so far happily exist betweep the two governments.’” The Germzn government, the note says, believes it may reckon on a full understanding with the United States because the proposed procedure of the German admiralty is not aimed at the legitimate commerce of neutrals but “represent solely a measure of self defense imposed on Germany by her vital interests against England’s method of warfare, which is contrary to international law, which so far no protests by neutrals have succeeded in bringing back to the generally recog- nized principles as they existed be- fore the outbreak of the present war. DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS. Effort Made to Call Ono Before the Council Meeting. An effort was made previous to the meeting of the common council last night to hold a caucus of the demo- cratic members for the purpose of discussing the petitions for increased salaries which were later disposed of by the council. The caucus was not held as the members could not be rounded up in time. It was evident that the caucus would have voted in favor of the larger sal- aries as the individual democrats in the c8uncil meeting showed a strong leaning towards the increases. The ten democrats in the house voted sol- jdly in favor of omne jncrease asked for and eight out of the ten voted in favor of the other increase. TWENTY GUINEAS PER CENT. London,, Feb. 18, 5:35 p. m.—In- surance was placed at Lloyds today at 20 guineas per cent. on Dpolicies Uivess?ls, so far as these can be recog- | COVring the holder against war be- tween the United States and Germany within six months. One month ago the premium for this same risk, and period of time was five guineas per cent. LIVELY DEBATE ON EXPERT O TAXATION Sen. Wadhams Calls Resolution from Tab'e in Senate. Hartford, Feb. 18.—Senator hams brought on a lively debate the senate when he called from the table the resolution to the finance committee to employ an ex- pert on taxation if it should be found necessary. He said that the commit- | tee had discussed the matter and was in accord with the purport of the reso- lution, wished it passed and the de- feat of the Purcell amendment, Tre- quiring the committee to confer | Wad- | in ! allow with the tax commissioner before selecting He moved passage of of the such an expert. the resolution and rejection amendment. | Senator Purcell declares that all his efforts to find out why the majority party does not want to confer with the tax commissioner on this appointment had been fruitless and he could understand it. He find any reason why not was unable to the should ignore a man who has committee made such exhaustive study of taxation. Upholds Purcell. Senator Brec upheld Senator Purcell's point of view and added that when the | state has such & competent man it is peculiar that the committee was about | to ignore him entirely. ! Senators Klett and Isbell favored the resolution and both pointed out that Senator Purcell, two years ago, | led the opposition to the reappoint- | ment of Tax Commissioner Corbin. Attacks “Picayune Politics.” Senator Talcott attacked what he called the ‘“Picayune politics” of the democrats in blocking measures in or- | der to secure notoriety in the news- papers, and declaring that it is about time that such tactics are brought out in the light of day and properly char- acterized. Senators Cheney and Hurley both] spoke in behalf of the Purcell amend- ment. Senator Evarts pleaded for support of the finance committee | with “Honest John” Wadhams at the head, and Senator Heineman was of the same opinion. Purcell Amendment Lost, A roll call vote on the Purcell amendment showed it to be lost 26 to | &, Senators Cheney, Malloy and King voting with the democrats, and Sena- tor O’Connell being absent. lution was then adopted by voce vote. Favorable reports were received on bills increasing the scope insurance companies; allowing thel Hartford Fire Insurance company to insure against destruction by defec- tive sprinkling systems; allowing the Hartford Accident and Indemnity ccmpany to insure livestock; author- izing any superintendent of a state hospital for the insane, whenever he finds an inmate not insane to petition | the superior court for discharge of the patient or prisoner. a . viva Judgeship Resolutions Adopted. In concurrence the resolution ap-! pointing Howard B. Peck, judge at | Derby, to fill a vacancy, was adopted. | The following resolutions appoint- ing judges for full terms were adopt- ed: F. H. Frost, deputy and C. F. Hungerford, judge at Naugatuck; F. S. Fay, judge and W. 1. Fenn, deputy at Meriden; M. C. Isbell, deputy at Ansonia; J. R. Mead at Greenwich; R. C. Stoddard, judge and M. S. Buck- ingham deputy at Milford. Kirkham Resolution Adopted. The house adopted from the calen- dar the following judgeship resolu- | tion: A. C. Baldwin and A. H. Kel at Derby; John B. Dillon and G. Willis at Huntington; John H. Ki ham, assistant at New Britain; James | A. Shea at Willimantic; Thomas F. Welch and J. W. Gridley at Southing- ton; R. O, Munger at Ansonia. SHIP BILL MAY BE SENT TO CONFERENCE Democrats and Republicans Negotiat- ing Proposal for Further Amendment, ‘Washington, Feb., 18.—The fight over the amended government ship purchase bill was renewed in the sen- ate today with the fate of the meas- ure still uncertain. With a view to clearing up the sit- uation, the democratic leaders were ready, when the senate met, to make another effort to send the bill to con- ference for further amendment in or- der to win the support of recalcitrant democrats and progressive republi- cans, They are not satisfied with the bill in its present form. The support of either faction is necessary to the passage of the measure. Unsuccess- ful attempts were made in the senate vesterday to send the measure to con- ference. One basis on which the republicans and democrats were negotiating today was a proposal to send the ship bill to conference for ten days, work on the thirteen pending appropriation | bills in the meanwhile and then de- bate the ship bill for the remaining hours of the session, Republicans showed no intention to relax their fili- buster if that plan were followed. —e e 'FOO LATE FOR CL ’\SSIT‘IC:\TI(‘)BT. : LOST--Thursday nighe, pair of gold glasses. Reward for return of same ! to M. P. Ryder's store. FPlainville. 2-18-d5x | |. northern HOLOMEA OCCUPIED BY AUSTRIAN FORCES Petrograd Claims Successes for Russians in Galicia Germany has declined Do can note concerning the war zone de- cree, although expressing the most friendly feelings toward this country. The German reply, a summary of which was cabled from, Berlin, states that Germany cannot abandon her position, in view of the attempts of England to cut off the food supply of non-combatants, and recommends that the United States send warshi protect American, vessels through the danger zone. The Ger- man decree went into effect at mid- night, but there have been few changes in sailings to and from English ports. Emperor William has telegraphed tc the president of the Province of Cast Prussia that the Russians have been completely defeated and driven from the province. An official munication from Vienna says the Rus- sians have been defeated in Galicia, where the Austro-German forces have Leen advancing recently, and that the Austrians have occupied KXolomea after a hard battle. A report from Russian war office, however, ion in consequence of the Ameri- It speaks of ferocious fighting in Poland, and says that the Russians have won the advantage in several engagements in Galicia. Turkey Yiclds to Greece, Turkey has yielded to Greece and offered satisfaction for the insult to the Greek naval attache at Constan- tinople. The incident which led to the departure of the Greek minister is now closed. Fourteen members of the crew of the Zeppelin which was destroyed over France Island were rescued and *will be interned by the Danish au- thorities. The airship, one of the largest of the German dirigibles, caught fire while cruising over the igland. Austrian Official Report. Vienna, Feb. 18, via London 9:02 a. m.—Official reports given out in | Vienna say that after two days of hard fighting the Austrians have oc- cupied the town of Kolomea, in Gali- cia. “This success was achieved yester- day afternoon by means of a general attack on the Russian positions,” the report says. “We drove the enemy, in spite of his stubborn resistance, out of his last positions in front of Kol- omea, thus reaching the town at one operation. We prevented the Rus the River Pruth. The town, clear of retreating Russians, was occupied by us. We captured 2,000 prisoners and non. “In the Carpathian section, as far as Vyschkoff, the fighting continues with great ferocity. Four thousand additional prisoners have been brought Inz Russian Official Statement. Petrograd, Feb. 18.—The general staff of the Russian army has issued a report on the progress of the fight- ing, as follows: “On' the right bank of the Vistula the fighting has been going on in almost the same localities with great ferocity in certain sectors. “In the region of the Niemen river we have found only patrols of the enemy. “On the bank of the Vistula there has no change. Capture 1,400 Prisoners. “In Galicia we repulsed an attack on the Khava-Vikorotsch front with great losses to the enemy. Further to the east the enemy endeavored to attack us in the region of Loubne. Stoudenne, but without success. In repelling this attack we made pri- soners of ten officers and 1,400 sol- diers and captured three machine guns. “On the front from Koziouska to Mount Vyschkoff, the Germans deliv- ered a series of determined and spirited attacks, forcing vigorously in the direction of Mount Vyschkoff. All these advances were repulsed with heavy losses to the en- emy. Almost an entire battalion was put to the bayonet, the rest of the Germans were made prisoners. left been “There is no change in Bukowina.” GREETS BERLIN ON PEACE ANNIVERSARY Mayor of Berlin, Ontario, Canada, Sends Telegram to Sister Town in Comnecticut. In a telegram to the “Mayor of the Town of Berlin, Connecticut,” which Selectman William H. Gibney received this afternoon, Mayor J. E. Hett of the city of Berlin, Ontario, Cana extends greetings upon the completion of a century of peace between the United States and England), The message follows: “‘Berlin, Ontario, Canada. ‘“February 18, 1915. “To the Mayor of the Town of Ber- lin, Conn., “A century ago. John Quincy Adams, at a banquet following the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, said, ‘May the gates of the Temple of James, closed here, never reopen dur- | avenue in Hartford John Swanson, of that city, and Louis those gates re. and may our unfortificd by a single gun Kind of fortification, and our friendly relations, be an object lesson for all countries’ This is the wish of the City of Berlin, Ontario, Canada, to its sister city, Berlin, Connecticut. ‘J. E. HETT, “AMayor of Berlin, Ontario, Canada.” ing the centyr—may main closed forever boundar, or any s tha | asserts | that there is no change in Bukowina, | TFORD 1A to alter her | nl'lOAmm\a HARTFORD. SUITS FOR STOUT WOMEN SPECIALTY. One Rack of 50 Men’s Coats at $5.0 com- | 0 Blues, Blacks, Browns and Grays. Some with vel- vet collars and others with || collars of self material. All at the close out price of |""$5.00 Men’s Dept., 1st Floor. City Items Rock Dr. and Mrs. E. T. The reso. | sians from blowing up the bridge over | York and Philadelphia. return late this week. | Mr. From and Mrs. Frank E. Brady, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hance of Black avnue are recenving congratu- lations on the birth of a daughter. en are | spending a few days on a trip to New They will ot Chestnut street, are entertaining their ty-fifth wedding The Mis es of this city, in formerly next month E. N. Lewis, his parents, Mr. and Mr: fof 179 Lake street this Tribune. Cuba. Unklebach, of this city: Mrs. Gertrude Taidlaw engaged by the tet. here on May 1. Mrs | siderabie eminence in ing been a member of t for more than eight =singing in Hartf known as a soprano | studied with Mrs. | for several years began Her maiden name w: Laidlaw, by many as Mrs. Gilbert. [ | choir at the South chur Beebe, of Auburn, N. Y. W. E. Brown as organist of the choir. While a working of new house on th Anderson, of Chesanut painful, but not fatal inj cis’' hospi the ankle and Swanson's badly hurt. Grace and Odell, of Ashley street, Hartford, will spend the | | Am Bermuda. who has been visiting B. W. week, A son Benson, has been born Mr. and Mrs. H. ¥. Hamlin of Havana, | Mrs. HamlIn was formerly Miss CHANGE IN CHOIR AT SOUTH CHURCH | Johnson, Miss Elsie Longan. Mrs, Geptrude Laidlaw Johnson, 69 Capitol avenue,-4artford, has been | music committee the South Congregational church succeed Miss Elsie Longan, of Bristol themselves | s the contralto in the church quar- | Miss Elsie Longan has resigned and Mrs. Johnson will begin her work H | Penn R R he ord sh inger. A. Francis and continued her vocal studies in Boston for some time. Gertrude | Because of the recency of her last .marriage, she is better known Gertrude as s the second change in ch, the a FALL THREE STORTE: & on the third New is street, uries. neck of marine | Several machine guns and light can- | friénds in celebartion of their twen- anniversary. Catherine but Lewis, day for New York, where he will be- gin work on the staff of the New York to of Hartford, Engaged to Succeed of of to Johnson is a contralto of con- Hartford, hav. quartet at the Immanuel Congregational church years. | that she held a position at the Church of the Good Shepherd. When she first Before e was She Smith Laidlaw the first | being the engagement of Jogeph Clair ucceed irector Louis Anderson, of Chestnut Street, and John Swanson of Hartford, Hurt. story Britain morning, New Britain, fell to the ground, receiving Both men were rushed to St. Fran- where it was found that Anderson’s leg was broken just above was left to- | | Am RICHTER NEW Yo Represented by E. W. KEDDY. RE D New Beinin AMERICAN HARDW/ STANLEY WORKS LANDERS, FRARY & CL STANLEY RU LE & LE F. N. GILFILL: STOCK BROKER DIRECT PRIVATE WI "Phone MANY MINOR DECLINES ON STOCK EXCHANGE Market lamsf iifliléncod by A verse Forcign Conditions. New York, Feb. 18, Wall St., 10 a. m.—More than ordinary interest a | tached to the opening of today’'s stock ‘ market because of the increased ten- sion abroad. London, however, showed some frimness in the American i and initial prices here, while some-] what irregular, indicated a degree of support, leading issues advancing fraction over yesterday's close.” The feature of the special group was Mex- ican Petroleum which was heavily traded in at further declines. The stock’s feverish movement suggested precipitate liquidation. Texas com- pany, another oil property, also was weak. Close—Union Pacific, Steel and Amalgamated were gold moderately in the last dealings. The closing was heavy. New York Stock Exchange quota- tions furnished by Richter & Co., members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. W. Eddy National Bank building. February High. Low. 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But There is Notl ing in the Mu “There's nothing case today,” says lings in reference Gilmanaitis murders. are still hard at wo ever, and the chief have “scveral thi hustling to run do This afternoon O ited various parts down stories and ent people who knowledge to imp TO ORGANIZE The Grenfell clu church Sunday sche ~hapel Saturday aft the purpose of patrol there has bee nterest in the moye of the meeting held A Sunday 4 Luther le church social last The 1 s Conservator, SURPLUS HAR' The | [ 1