New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 6, 1917, Page 8

BN RS HEER FOR WILSON dorse President’s Speech on -~ War Before Congress London, April 6.—Americans to the ber of 1.500 met yesterday in the ige amphitheater of Queen's hall voted their approval of Presi- t's Wilson's address to Congress. dozen prominent Americans occu- the platform, including Ambas- lor Page. Herbert C. Hoover, chair- n of the American commission for jef in Belgium, and Consul-Gen- Bl Robert P. Skinner. Among the proportion of women present many in the uniforms of the Cross or other war auxiliary or- zations. e meeting was opened by the an- icement by Oscar I. Baldwin, dent of the American society, 0 was chairman of the gathering. he had just learned the senate the United’ States had passed a declaration by an overwheming ority. The 'announcement was eted with a tremendous outburst theering, - which was equalled a ent or two later when the chair- ‘referred to President Wilson. At the close, after the organist had the gathering in the singing of e Star Spangled Banner” and “My untry, 'Tis of Thee,” the womern in gallery called for three cheers for ident Wilson, which were given bfith tremendous enthusiasm, fol- [$wed by three more for Col. Roose- t t and three for France. Resolution Adopted. r. Baldwin moved the [EPsolution: B We Aimcrican citizens resident or Biourning in Great Britain, assem- frfod here at the call of the American Scicty in London, desire to place on cord our profound satisfaction with d unqualified approval of the mo- ntuous decision that has been en by our president and govern- jent in declaring that a state of war between the United States and ny. In no other way could the nor and dignity of our flag and ntry be maintained and our na- n self-respect preserved. |"*We tender our fervent and en- tic co-operation to our govern- t and our whole hearted support assistance in any demand that y be made upon us. We urge most nuously that our government and people should render the most fective aid possible to the Allies in vigorous prosecution of the war ich is being waged for the freedom mankind and the triumph of lib- and justice. | “‘We consider it an inestimable priv- to assist to the utmost of our er the people of those great na- ns who count no sacrifice too great 0 insure to posterity an’ everlasting d world-wide peace.” {{The resolution was seconded by audience rising and was passed animously with #feat enthusiasm. . The Spectator, discussing the mil- jary aspect of American intervention, ppeals for the immediate despatch a small American force to this je as a “visible pledge and bond of pion.” “A single brigade would be enough’ ~says. “The delight of the British ple would be unbounded if the gade could come to England first. ricans can have but a dim idea such [1- following % { | a the reception awaiting GERMAN SHIPS IN 1l 5. PORTS SEIZED a (Continued From First Page). @oputy fmarshals and collectors, im- smigration agents and United States snfantry. When they took possession mome of the Germans were disturbed put for the most part they exchanged | jokes with their visitors. The crews asrembled personal effeets and were taken to Ellis Island pending orders ®= to their disposition. ’ No Resistance at Boston. Boston, April 6.—The five refugee German steamers here were in pos- session of the United Statés officials today. Collector Billings ceizéd the steam- ers Amerika, Cincinnati, Wittekind, XKoln ‘and Ockenfels an hour and a i hait atter the house had declared for | war. e was assisted by a force of | 2560 men comprising bluejackets from | the navy yard, customs house and po- lice officers. The crews made no re- smistance. They were taken to the fmmigration station to be held under 1 guard pending the government's de- gislon as to their disposition. ( _Within a few minutes after receipt \df orders from Secretary McAdoo, the selzing party was on the way across ‘the harbor to the docks where the @erman ships lay. Four were grouped on the east Boston water front. The Ockenfels was alone at a wharf in the north end, where a small detach- ment of sailors easily dispossessed the twelve men aboard. * “*Phere was some verbal remon- strances from the Germans from the ships at East Boston. The purser of the Amerika, clad in pajamas, objected to an order to go on deck in t ;th. prevailing mixture of snow and L A Bigle Call Heard From (/] NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1917. That Will Be Portland, Me., Portland on the Pacific THE NAVY CALLS ELIGIBLE YOUNG.MEN TO THE COLORS “Inside opinion in the navy has crystallized that, so far as the United States is concerned, this is going to be largely, perhaps exclusively, a war of navies,” says the Washington cor- respondent of the Philadelphia Press. “Every man in it sees a chance for glory. Every admiral, every captain, Yevery lieutenant, every ensign is fig- uring that he may be the lucky chap tc show the world how submarines may be bagged.” And it may be added with emphasis that every en- listed man is hearing with eagerness the patriotic call to service as sounded by the fine, manly young chap seen ir the picture. ' FAST DAY PROCLAMATION Governor Holcomb’s Fast Day proclamation setting aside today for the annual observance in this year because of the war crisis: “We face dark days. high seas. The principles upon w! state has especial solemnity this Our citizens have been slain upon the hich our country was founded and which have been the breath of life within its nostrils have been brought into contempt. time for heart-searching, We have endured until came a reproach and now we question whether great prosperity have not sapped our strength to resist. endurance be- long peace and It is a a time for every man to ask himself whether liberty, equality and brotherhood are for him more than empty words, whether for them be to die. he is ready to suffer and if need Such times breed humility: of spirit, a desire for wise guidance, and the consciousness of a need of some strength beyond our own upon which to lean. “When danger threatened and the future loomed dark, our fa- thers were never ashamed to turn to God for help and the example of their faith points out the way for us. The knowledge of a just cause and the heavy burden of responsibility resting upon us should force us, then, on the Friday before Easter, which each year we des- ignate as a day of Fasting and Prayer in all humility, in all sin- cerity and in all faith, to bow ourselves before the God of our people, asking of\, Him light to guide our steps, a clear vision of the goal we still must seek, courage to act, if act we must, and if pain must be our lot, steadfastness to endure unto the end. “‘Given under my hand and the seal of the state at the Capitol, in Hartford, this twenty-third day of March, in the year ' of .our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and Weventeen, and of the inde- pendence of the United States the one hundred and forty-first. rain. When he refused to move he threw up his hands and cried: “Kill me here as well as send me to be killed out there.” For nearly ‘an hour the 375 partly clad men, some wrapped in blankets, others with only coats and trousers and slippers, stood in the rain while answers were being given to their examination, Captain Polack Chagrined. Captain Polack of the North Ger- man Lloyd liner Kronprinzessin Ce- cilie, who had been quartered on the Koln since his vessel was taken over by the federal courts, smilingly as- sisted the officers to care for the men. His feelings were indicated, however, by a remark to a newspaperman: “Too bad that I did not keep my ship on for Germany instead of bringing her to all the trouble here.” Captain Schaarschmidt of the Cin- cinnati was accompanied by his 19 year old daughter. She was shown every courtesy. No trace of explosive or incendiary device was found on any of the ves- sels. 'Two shots were fired, but each instance it was sald to have been the accidential "discharge of a sailor's gun. The naval force which assisted Col- lector Billings was led by Lieutenant Commander Christopher R. P. Rod- gers of the Battleship Virginia. The steamers scized were valued at $18,000,000° when they tied up here after the war started in 1914, but are now rated at $23,000,000 because of the advancing value of tonnage. All of the vessels, however, have been damaged by their crews since the president’s declaration of a rupture in diplomatic relations with Germany. As a result none is ready for sea. Officials estimate thar repairs will take at least six months, The only Teutonic vessel in the harbor not in the hands of the United States authorities today was the Aus- trian freighter Erny. The Amerika and the Cincinnati were among the best equipped ships “M. H. HOLCOMB.” in the passenger service of the Ham- burg-American line. The America is the largest of the local refugee steam- ers, registering 22,262 tons and valued at $3,600,000. The Cincinnati of 16,- 339 tons, was rated at $2,750,000. The Koln, registering 7,409 tons, and the Wittekind, with a tonnage of 5,640, both owned by the North Ger- man Lloyd line, and the Hansa liner Ockenfels, of 5,621 tons, had been en- gaged exclusively as freighters. Old Glory Flies Over Willchad. New London, April 6.—The officers and crew of the German steamor ‘Willehad were taken to the Crocker house for breakfast and it was an- nounced later by an official that the men would be taken this morning to Ellis Island. Their baggage is now being gotten together: for transporta- tion. The American flag is now fly- ing over the steamer. Immigration officials are in charge of the men of the Willehad, who are being temporarily detained at the cus- toms house. These will be taken to New York and arrangements are now being made for a special car. One member of the Willehad's crew Is so sick that he had to be left on the boat, —_— Two Seized at Philadelphia. Philadelphia, April 6.—The interned German steamers Prinz Oskar and Rhaetia, owned by the Hamburg- American line, were seized today by federal officers. One Scized at Newport News. Newport News, Va. April 6.—The German steamer Arcadia of the Ham- burg-American line, the only German merchantman at this port, was taken o~ A Guarantee Hart Schaffner & Marx authorize us to guarantee their - e YOU want just one thing in the clothes you buy; if you get that, i's enough. You want to be satisfied with them. 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Scizures at New Orleans, New Orleans, April 6.—The Ger- man steamers Breslau and Andromead, were taken in charge by federal au- thorities today. The crews were tak- nflaseba)l Call charge today by federal officers. New York, April 6.—Despite the op‘ening of the National and American | that war will have little effect on the war fever throughout the nation, the sporting public anxiously awaits the en to the United States immigration station. Crews in Marine Hospitals. ‘Wilmington, April 6.—Two German merchant ships the Kiel and the Nicara, have been seized by the gov- rnment. Twenty members of the ews were removed to the United tates marine hospital grounds for :afe keeping. Hohenfelde Taken Over. Savannah, April 6.—Immediately after receiving news of the house passing the state of war resolution local custom officials acting under in- structions tobk charge of the war- bound German freighter Hohenfelde. The crew will be interned. Crews Placed in Detention. Baltimore, April 6.—Three German Re-echoes Throughout Land; Stars in the Major Leagues Ready For league baseball season April 11. Man- agers of the various clubs declare attendance at the games; that in fact it may result in increased pa | steamships, .thé Rhine, Neckar Bulgaria, were jordered seized at th port today: The crews, “siXtyv men in, all, we removed: to a place of detention. One.Takeu . Over at Jacksonville. Jacksonville, April 6—Customs. tharities early today took ‘chaige @ the .German.. merchantman Leonhardt. .. 7z, ’ Fra : tronage. While this statement be overdrawn, a great season looked for in both leagues.