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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
Official War Bulletins
WESTERN FRONT.
PARIS (lssued at 10

PARIS ISSUED to
To the north Of Arras lines back
A
neghboood Rheims
several hundred been
Ct Pethe captured
All the German the Mesnles
have been repulsed We captured large bomb ower small
and made 200 prisoners This engagement continues
La
tanned notwithstanding violent
hot actions at close quarters which resulted heavy the
attack by the Germans completely pud
Between the Argonn and the Meuse divers
farm and we have retained all the ground conquered
Our have bombarded the railway
ISSUED ND In
English of Ghel
Osend have been able unframed.
The Belgian artillery
erings Of shelters
the night
activity Aux
destroyed bockhuse
Hill Boureulles repdea
inhictng the huge taking
o
From the Meuse the Vog nothing noteworthy has occurred
Obviously the es.
the British night
which they February IA the British lost once"
and 40
Especially
lines the Champagne district lighting Close
had the battle still the enemy
everywhere About 800 Frenchmen
the Argonn continued offensive further port
the mains positions taking $50 prisoners mountain az
ured There is no news from the Asace-LOrrane frontier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
LIGHTSHIP SEES WAR RACE
British Cruiser Searches Yes
sci Off Sandy Hook.

Not satisfied with the answering sig
nails displayed by the outbound Nor
wegian steamship Strinda yesterday,
the British converted cruiser Caronia
pursued her, brought her to halt and
sent a boarding officer aboard.
The freighter, which was bound for
Norfolk, was signalled by the Caronia
about ten miles southeast of the Scot
land Lightship, but she paid no atten-
ton to the signalling. Presently the
Carona closed in on her and signalled
again. This was answered by the
Strinda, but was not sufficiently clear
to the master of the Caronia.
When the Norwegian did not slacken
speed the Caronia overhauled her and
sent an officer in a small boat.
II is assumed that he inspected the
ships papers and the hold, after which
the Strinds was permitted to proceed.
The chase was seen and reported by
marine observers at Sandy Hook.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18

civilian population from spectators
and engrossers were fully met. II was
nevertheless rescnded so as to leave
no room for doubt.
Fourth My government is amena-
bic to any proposition looking TO con-
troll by special American organiza-
ton under the supervision OF the Amer
lean consular officers, and. If necessary,
will itself make proposition IN mat
direction.
Fifth The German government
further calls attention TO the fact that
Municipalities do not form part OF or
belong TO the government, but are
'self-administrativ bodies which are
elected by the inhabitants of the COM
mune in accordance with fixed rules,
and. therefore. exclusively represent
the private part of the population and
act as II directs. Although these prln-
ciples are generally known and Obtain
in the United States, as well rs IN Eng
land itself. the German government de-
sired to point out the fact so as 10
avoid any further unnecessary delay.
sixth Hence is il absolutely as.
sured that imported food products will
be consumed by the civilian population
in Germany exclusively, and there re-
mains no doubt upon which England
can prevent the expectation OF food
products from America to Germany LOT
the use of civilians.
THE imperial government expresses
the firm hope that the American gov
eminent will stand on its right in this
matter"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
WASHINGTON NOT LIKELY
TO YIELD TO GERMANY

There is no indication that the
United States government has any ldea
Of complying with either the second or
the third cOuditi- n for the insurance
Of safety. As 10 the first. compliance
will probably follow, but not by reason
Of Germany's suggestion, but as pre-
cautiouary measure which finds its m
ceDtion in the common sense and re-
card for the safety of crew, passengers
and cargo in the minds OF the owners
and masters of the vessels themselves.
There is not the slightest indication
OF any concession on the part OF Great
Britain with regard 10 her present alt-
tude in the matter Of foodstuff cargoes
with German destination. The State
Department remains silent on the m
tentions Of the United States on TINS
subject, but the belief is now general
that Great Britain's promised inter
ference with the shipment of all forms
Of foodstufs into Germany and the
declaration of complete blockade OF
the whole German coast Will be ac-
ccpted by the United States for what II
is worth and treated as blockades are
invariably treated in times OF war by
neutral nations, as operative only SO
long as il is practically, permanently
and completely maintained.
The British answer 10 the American
note of December %, protesting against
detentions Of American merchant YES
sells, and made public tonight, shows
the British temper in the matter Of the
foodstuFs questions in the present war
The British acknowledge fully the re
sponsibilty for the presence OF the
principle in international law for wh'ct
they themselves have ever cont5nded
that belligerents should refrain from
interference with the commerce in food
stuffs intended for the civil population
of an enemy, put at the same time they
hold now that despite their own in
sistence on this point, Germany herself
has never completely subscribed to the
principle as laid down by Britain, anC
ouote no less distinguished authority
than Prince Otto Won Bismarck TO the
contrary.
The war zone decree goes into effec
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
ALLIES TAKE TWO
LINES OF WORKS
Inf1ict Big Loss on Ger
mans Near Arras-Bitter
Fight in Argonne.

Paris, Feb. 17.-Advances have been
made by the Allies at several points
along the battle front from the Arras
region to Alsace, while the German,
have been repulscd in their continued
efforts to dislodge the French from the
two miles of trenches north OF the
Beausejour farm, in the Champagne
district, which The invaders lost on
Monday.
The lighting in this section of the
front is still in progress. According
to to-night's official report, the Fren h
have captured about 900 yards OF Ger
man positions Immediately west OF the
line of earthworks captured day before
yesterday.
An engagement north of Arras re-
suited in heavy losses to the Germans
and the seizure of two lines OF their
trenches.
Both armies appear to be making
particularly violent attempts to gain
ground in the Argonne, where, in the
wood of La Grurie, the fighting has
been hand to hand. The official bulle..
tin states that the Germans suffered
huge losses in their attacks at several
points in this region.
Berlin. Feb. 17.-Fierce lighting is
taking place in the Champagne region
in France, according to to-day's official
report. 1t mentions the capture OF
numbers of prisoners, and states that
the Allies have been repulsed at many
points on the western front.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18

Washington. Feb. 17.--Wlth Ger
nany's war zone decree in effect at
midnight tonight there is tenseness
in the atmosphere of official Washing
ton such AS has not existed by reason
OF an international complication since
the period of apprehension in the days
preceding the war with Spain. seven
teen years ago.
II was known to-day az the State De
psrtment that Germanys reply 70 the
American note Of protest against the
enforcement Of the war zone decree OF
February had been delivered 10 Am
bassador Gerard for transmission 20
this government The note is being
cabled by way Of Rome, as was to-day
explained by Secretary Bryan. II was
learned to-day from an Official source
that Germany will make three sugges-
lions 70 the United States looking 10
the safety Of American merchantmen
trayerslng the war zone
First-lt will be urged that Ameri-
can merchant ships approaching the
proclaimed zone shall do so only IN
the hours OF daylight and with suf-
iicient time left them after their en-
trance within its prescribed limits 10
make port before darkness overtakeS
them.
Second -The suggestion will be con
veyed 10 the United States that further
and more positive representations
should be made 10 the bclligerent
allies. most particularly TO Great
Britain. against the misuse of the
American ensign, should be made a.
once and in a tone which will brook no
further temporizinF on the part Of
Great Britain and her allies on this
subject. but which will end the menace
10 ships legitimately exercising the
privilege of bearing American colors.
Third Convoy Of American merchant
ships by American destroyers r minor
cruisers tNith a view TO the entire as
surance of their safety from attack
and as a guarantee Of their legitimacy
will be suggested as an accompaniment
70 the first and second limitations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
EASTERN FRONT.

a the
Lake plateau, forced back frontier
defeated the
where
exceeded machine yu"'
an o wa mate
William decisive fighting the
troops ass"S
stubborn are bey0a
all praise.
Field Marshal directed the operations with mastery s
followed everywhere m
from aow al was nbaekto wa Assowsc
Poland norm OF Wv
Vistua litter >
In Development
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
THIEVES FClLED BY CRY
Knock jewellers Wife Sense
less When Alarm Is Raised.

Soloman Berglass, a jeweller, was
having dinner in his apartment over
his shop at 235 Stanton Street last
evening. when the cry of "gonef' arose
from below. Berglass ran down INTO
the shor. almost tumbling over the
bodv Of his wife, who was unconscious
from a blackjack blow, behind the
counter. -
As soon as Mrs Berglass regained
her senses she said two young men
came in, and one asked to see some
bracelets. She became suspicious and
started to call her husband As she
did so one of the youths struck her on
the head. She yelled Thief" as she
fell. and the pair fed. The stock was
found untoched.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
SUED BY OEPORTED WIFE
Witness in Odd Fellows Muir
der Case Divorce Defendant.

Adam Bangert, former superintend-
ent of the German Odd Fellows Home
in Yonkers, who is held as material
witness in connection with the death
Of some Of the inmates of the home,
was served with papers yesterday in
an action for divorce, brought by his
wife, Sophia Georgianna, of Darn
stadt, Germany.
Mrs. Bangert was deported from the
United States on the complaint of her
husband some time ago, after she had
made trip to Germany at the same
time that one of Bangert's former en-
ployes disappeared. A few days before
her return Bangert received letter
from his father. on the strength of
which he took steps to have his wife
deported
In his cell in the Westchester Coun-
~ Jail the prisoner yesterday refused
to comment on this addition to his
troubles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
DENOUNCES BREAD LINE
Saws He offered Man a Joo
and Received a Threat.

Men and women in the KnickeroocNe'
bread line and watchers across tne
street listened yesterday to q denunc'S-
ton of the hotels charity By ma"
who gave the name Of John Freeman
Of l4i West Fifteenth Street. .l
"My cellar needs cleaning, shouteo
T. cman. "and | offered man three
meals and Is cents a day to clean ~
lie told me to move on or he'd punch
my face" a onIv
Less than a thousand men and oniy
about hundred women ana elt In,
children were in the line, the smaiies'
number since it was established
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18

with Great Britain. Germany and the
United States firm in the positions they
have severally assumed ever since the
controversy arose. As pointed out in
The Tribune of to-day, Great Britain
stands TO lose heavily through the
operations Of Gcrmany's undersea navy
against her commerce. but at the same
time has taken into the account that
the Encouragement 20 commerce and
destruction Of ships can at worst be
only a partial encouragement and dc
struction. The supplies of Britain Will
flow islandward IN diminished tide,
but they will rot and can not be entire
ly interrupted by German activities.
Germany. on the other hand, in the
opinion of British diplomatists. will
have her sources Of supply utterly
eliminated under the terms Of the
forthcoming general blockade an
uouucoment suggested yesterday in
the House Of Commons by Winston
Spencer Churchill, First Lord of the
Admiralty
The United States is put in posi-
tion Of serious risk to her shipping
and her citizen passengers aboard neu-
trail or British vessels and with full
recognition Of this condition is ex-
pected 20 stand firmly by her position
assumed IN the note 10 Germany and
neither 20 modify nor 10 amend her
position at Germany's behest.
The official text Of Germany's note
on the subject Of contraband is as fol-
lows:
First The Federal Councils deci-
sion concerning the seizure of food
products, which England alleges TO be
the cause of food products shipped TO
Germany being treated as contraband,
is exclusively on wheat, rye, both IN
mixed and mixed with other products,
and also wheat. rye, oats and barley
-four
Second The Federal Council makes
an express exception in Section 45 OF
the order. Section - provides as fol-
lows: The stipulatlons of this regula-
tion do not apply TO grain or -four I'M
ported from abroad after January 81
"Threc ConjuHctively with that
saving clause, the Federal Councils
order contains a provision under which
imported cereals and hours could be
sold exclusively TO the municipalities
or certain specially designated organ
izations by the importers. Although
that provision had for its object sim
ply TO throw imported grain and -four
into such channels as supply the prl-
vate consumption of civilians, and IN
consequence Of that provision the in
tent and purpose of the Federal Coun-
ellis order which was 10 protect the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
100000 Rich Germans
May Be Ordered Abroad

Copenhagen, Feb. 1.-The report
il in circulation here that, owing to
the necessity Of restricting food
consumption, the German govern
ment intends ordering 5,ooo,ooo
Germans who possess independent
incomes and are ineligible for mill
,ary service TO leave Germany Tor
neutral countries and remain there
until the war IL over.
II is planned, according to the re-
port. that 100000 of these persons
shall 20 TO the Scandinavian coun-
tries. 100000 TO Holland and
1000, 900 TO Switzerland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18

Copenhagen, Feb 1.-THE FIRST day
Of the paper blockade comedies curl
ously enough with Copenhagens prinei-
pal sailing day, but Danish ship own
ers, well seasoned to the German bluff,
after painting their ships all the col
ors Of the rainbow, are not going TO
cancel a single sailing tomorrow. No
one in Denmark believes the German
accusation that the English are paint
inc neutral flags on their ships sides.
No ship disguised in such a way would
be allowed to enter a Danish harbor.
Rome. Feb. 17.-CommentinC on the
diplomatic exchanges between the
United States and Germany, on the
question of the submarine blockade OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
TEN NURSES FOR FRANCE
More Americans Go Saturday
Red Cross Gets 1852.

Contributions amounting to 1852 Of
were received by the American Red
Cross yesterday, making the total to
date S45s,947 81.
Ten additional American Red Cross
trained nurses will sail for France on
the Rochambeau on Saturday. Six of
them speak French. Nine are detailed
TO Yvetot and one to Paris. The nurses
are Miss Katharine Lilly and Miss
Virginia Anderburg, of New York City;
Miss Matilda Lane MacCracken and
Miss Josephine Ashmead Clay, of Phil
adelphia; Miss Frances +. Van inlen
and Miss Helen NJ. Spalding, of Brook
lyn; Miss Mary NJ. Fletcher, Of Lexing-
ton, Va; Miss Mary K.'Nelson, Of Fall
River. Mass; Miss Margaret II. Pat
terson. OF Birmingham, Ala, and Miss
Marion McCune Rice, of Brattleboro,
VI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
CARNEGIE NALL. WE'D. eve, gea. IA
ADDRESS BY SECRETARY or sfAT
BR YAM
on THE NEW ERA"
Seats 81. 80 70 % at BoI OF Tel ass, B,,c,
GERARD TO RECEIVE
KAISER'S APOLOGY
Emperor Will Make Amends for
Hostile Demonstration
in Theatre.

Basic, Feb. l7.-Emperor William vii
apologize personally TO James W. ca.
rard, the American Ambassador to Ger.
many, for the hostile demonstrstio,
which occurred at Berlin theatre %
the evening OF February 9, according 10
a dispatch from the German capital
The Emperor, it is said, will exprn
his regret to Mr.. Gerard on the ss.
casion Of the latter's visit to his mai.
esty at the East Prussian fortress 81
Koenigsberg. Mr. Gerard is reported
to have accepted the Emperor's invita-.
ton to 60 to Koenigsberg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
DANISH SHIPPERS NOT
TO CANCEL A SAILING

England, the "Giornale dItalia" says;
"The German note TO the United
States does not deny the rights of neu-
trails, of which the great American re-
public has become the champion. nor
does it renounce the threatened re-
prisals.
"The German purpose has now been
revealed. All the noisy and somewhat
ridiculous manpuvres of the imaginary
maritime blockade had for their object
the compelling of neutrals to make their
voices heard in England asking the
British government to permit pro-
visions to enter Germany. Germany
has been asserting that the dangers OF
famine were absolutely nonresident.
As matter of fact, Berlin is seri-
ously anxious, and scarcity Of food al
ready is being felt among the less
well-to-do of the German civilian popu-
lation."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
ALLIES BLOCKADE
BULGARIAN PORT

Berlin, Feb. II Cby wireless to Say
Vile, y. Y).-British and French war
ships are blocksding the Bulgarian
port of Dedeagatch to prevent the i'm
portation through it OF foodstuffs des-
tined for Germany and Austria. accord
ing to Constantinople dispatch made
public by the Overseas News Agency
TODAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
Brick or Serenade?" Ger
many to U. s., Says Punch


London. Feb. 17.-"Punch" hap
PLY hits of the situation between
Germany and the United States this
week in a splendid drawing by
Ra,enhill depicting stout and
specialized German standing beneath
a window of the White House. in
side of which is seen the shadow
of Columbia. He has a mandolin
in one hand and q brick labelled
"Piracy" in the other. The inserip-
ton reads:
"Teuton Troubadour tserenading
Fair Columbia): IL she won't listen
to my love songs, I'll try her With
a brick"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18

Ambassador Gerard and q party from
the United States Embassy were At
tending a, theatre in Berlin on Febru.
airy Q, when a man in the audience pro-
tested because they were speaking Eng.
lish. When informed that his remarks
were directed against the American
Ambassador the mar began a loud and
violent TRADE sgains the United States
for permitting the expectation Of arms
lie was finally suppressed By the the
atre attendants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
MAYOR PROMOTES FREsC""l
Settles Contest by Naming
Magistrate to Special Sessions

Mayor Mitchell settled hot fight
over the appointment to the Court Of
Special Sessions TO take the place of
Justice Lorenz Zeller yesterday by pro-
noting Magistrate John J. Freschi.
Both the independent Democrats and
the Republicans wanted the appoint
ment. The Republicans were split be-
tween william Blsu, who had the back
ing of Samuel s. Kocnig, and f. Crosby
Kindleberger, who had the Endorsement
of State Chairman Tanner.
Magistrate Freschi, who is a Demo-
crst, was appointed a magistrate by
Mayor Gsynor. He is prominent in
Italian circles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18
French Rentes at Low Point.

Berlin via London, Feb. 1.-THE
present decline in French rentes is at
tracing much attention in German
financial circles. The press points out
that, for the first time in history,
French s. have fallen below Ger
man IS, having lost eighteen points
in a year, while the latter have dropped
only eight. The inference drawn here
is that the German people are opti-
mistic over the military outlook, while
the French have become pessimistic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-18

foodstuffs will be reconsidered by this
country. Europe. in other words. is
'reelng into barbarism' in reality. The
fault is not ours, but the position CT
the Washington government. is none
the easier for that"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-30
COTTON LOSES
EARLY STRENGTH
Wall Street Liquidation Causes
Sharp Decline 49, Market
Steadier Late.

A renewal Of Thursdays late buying
movement gave the cotton market a
steady tone in yesterday early trad
ing. but prices later weakened under
active liquidation. which seemed 10
come chiefly from Wall Street sources,
and the close was steady at net de-
cline Of from 6 20 10 points. Weakness
in the stock and grain markets, rather
than any change in the general charac-
ter of the cotton trade news. seemed 20
account for the selling movement, but
in addition 70 Wall Street and West
ern LIQUIDATION reactionary sentiment
was reflected in some pressure from
traders around the ring. Covering
steadied prices at the close, but final
quotations we're practically the lowest
of the day.
Exports for the day were light,
amounting TO only little over 10000
bales. but totaled 266,572 for the week.
against 255. 2si for the same week last
year.
Southern spot markets were 1-l6e
lower to &c higher. New Orleans and
Houston being lower, while Whining
ton. Charleston and Augusta reported
advances. Local spot cotton was quiet
AZ S.5Oc for middling upland; delivered
on contract. 100 bales. Local contract
prices: ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-30

to sell its products TO all jobbers on
equal terms.
After only a day or two advance
notice, the sale OF American Tobacco
company products TO independent Job
oers was discontinued because, accord
lng 70 a statement signed by Percival
). hill, president of the American
Tobacco Company, the interests Of the
tobacco business demand the restora-
ton of the former sales arrangements
with the Metropolitan company In
ampiiication OF this, President Hill
later stated that independent jobbers
had not given as efficient distributing
service as the Metropolitan did.
Several jobbers have announced tina;
they cannot continue in business under
the conditions created by the resump-
ton Of the Metropolitan company as
sole distributor of American products
One OF the largest Independent manu-
facturers Of cigars and q large dis
tributer formerly Of American Tobacco
Company goods, has announced IL will
no longer handle any goods from tina,
corporation.
1t is believed in the tobacco trade
that provisions Of the Clayton law may
cover the action OF the American To
bacco Company 20 such an extent that
the Attorney General cannot interfere
Last March steps had been taken by
the government 90 force the American
company TO create an open market in
New York. which was effected last
April and maintained until ten days
sgo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-30

SUPREME COURT
soeeial Term-Psrt LEHMAN. J.
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