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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
WILL DROP BLOCKADE
IN RETURN FOR FOOD
Germany, Admiral Tells United States Atache in Berlin,
Depends on Submarines to Force British to
Allow Shipment of Supplies.

Berlin, Feb. l6.-Admiral Behncke. OF
the Marine Department. has made q
statement TO Lieutenant Commander
Walter K. Gherardi. naval attache of
the American Embassy at Berlin. which
Is given out officially as the best ex-
preston OF the situation with respect
TO Germany's declaration OF the waters
around the British Isles as war zone.
Admiral Behncke's statement follows:
up TO the present time Germany in
the war at sea has followed the London
Declaration or the stipulations of the
Paris Treaty, on which the conduct of
war on the sea had been based before
the London Declaration.
"ln waging this commercial warfare,
England had in view the subiugation Of
Germany by starvation. GERMANY had
in every way sought TO bring the at
tention of the neutral powers and all
others 10 the necessity she was under
to obtain food for her civilian popula-
tion which was her right under the
laws OF war. No results could be OBJ
tanned from her efforts.
Since the shutting off OF food sup
plies had now come TO a point where
Germany had no longer sufficient food
70 feed her people. it became necessary
for her to bring England TO terms by
the exercise of force. Germany knows
that with the submarine England can
be placed in position where food will
be lacking She has the submarine
force with which to do il; her life as a
nation and the lives Of her people de-
pend upon putting this campaign into
action. and she must do so.
1.-THE difficulties lying in the way OF
this campaign have been largely con-
nected with the care which il is desired
to give TO neutral ships and to the lives
Of those on board all commercial ships.
whether neutral or belonging 10 the
enemy.
"First-In arming her merchant ships
with guns for selfdefence England
has adopted a policy against which
Germans strongly protest. The United
States took the British point Of view.
1t is not possible for submarines 70
approach British merchant ships and
make examination without exposing
themselves 10 gun fire or bomb attack,
against which a submarine boat would
be helpless.
Second England mas advised her
merchant feet 10 fly neutral flags, TO
cover up names and change stacks, 20
escape the consequences OF their ma
tionality. This plan was designed 20
bring Germany into conflict with other
nations.
Germany does not wish in the
slight degree 10 harm American or
other neutral ships or their cargoes.
unless carrying contraband Of war.
She is, however, in q position where
Per life depends upon her putting into
effect the only means she has OF saw
ing herself She must and will use
this means.
Commanding officers OF submarine
boats have received orders to make
every effort to safeguard neutrals. In
spite of the precautions which subma-
rincs could take without the danger OF
Icing destroyed themselves, the posi-
bility was noted that neutral ships
might through error or accident be de
stroyed For this reason strong
warning was iSrped.
In addition he English coast ha.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17

Paris, Feb IS. America reply TO
Gcrmany's blockade notification has
brought forth a chorus Of praise from
the principal writer's in the French
press Even ex-Premier Clemenceau,
who hitherto has been disposed 20
oriticise President Wilson, says the
President has spoken the words the
American people expected IN such n
way that Germany has no alternative
but TO back down.
Gabriel HanotRuX, eX-MInister Of
Foreign Affairs, says in ale Figaro:
"The American note 10 Germany is an
act Of high historic initiative. and the
first step toward the inevitable par
ticipation Of neutralS in the great
events which are dividing the world.
President Wilson was obliged TO pass
from discussion to action. What do
the measures mentioned IN the note
mean but that American warships will
fall upon German submarines attack
ing American ships in total disregard
OF America sovereign rights? Either
Germany can give in or she can disre-
gard Washington's note and 90 on with
her plan to force Great Britain TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
FRENCH SEE BLACKMAL
IN NEW GERMAN POLICY

capitulate. Then President Wilson
could not recede from his position"
The proposal made by Count Won
Bernstorff, the German Ambassador TO
the United States, that Germany would
withdraw its blockade order If the i'm
PORT of food permitted by England,
arrived too late for comment, but the
newspapers caption the announcement
Official German Blackmail."
Stockholm via London, Feb. 10
The governments of Sweden. Denmark
and Norway. having exchanged views
last week, are prepared to present to-
morrow to Germany note identical
with that Of the American note on the
subject Of neutral shipping in the war
zone. This communication will claim
indemnity for any damage or loss Of
life resulting from torpedo attacks de-
livered by German warships. and will
be accompanied b. general declara
ton protesting against the blockading
Of British waters.
At the same time a note - Great
Britain will express the djsapproval Of
these three powers Of the abuse Of
neutral flags.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17

warns Germany against irritating
America too much by sinking her ships
and killing her sailors. for. "lf the
Washington Cabinet. freed by the &C
tion 81 submarines or Zeppelins from
her obligations Of neutrality, places
her trade. navigation and finance on
ne side Of the Triple Entente, IL ap-
pears certain that the Austro-Turco-
German alliance mus suffer thereby.
Berlin via London, Feb. 1.-The
"Koclnischc Zeitung' says that the
American note TO Great Britain con
tains a demand. the granting Of which
would at once remove or reduce TO
small proportions all danger to Ameri-
can shipping. II Great Britain aban-
doued the use OF the Stars and Stripes
few ships would carry this banner into
the waters Of the war zone. To recog-
nize ship as American would be
equivalent TO knowing her as neutral.
The "Koelnische Nelks-Zeitung" says
Germany must wait patiently and show
that February Is will be a day Of bit
ter earnest
Tho commencement OF operations In
the waters designated by the German
government as "A war zone is awaited
here with the greatest eagerness. The
"Germania." in an article which is re-
printed by the Norddeutsche Allege-
meme Zeitung" considers the POSSIBLE
ity that neutral ships will be destroyed
as fairly certain" but declares that
they have had proper warning.
The "Lokalanzeiger" to-day publishes
an interview with James W. Gerard,
the American Ambassador to Germany,
which reads as follows;
~ regard the relations to-day be
tween our two countries calmly and
with confidence, and believe pending
questions will be solved in a manner
mutually satisfactory. The men at
the head Of the governments in Berlin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17

end Washington are not permitting
Themselves 10 BIO Influenced either by
tho press or by public criticism. The
nublic i'm the United States as well as
in Germany should await Developments
quietly r.,
An official statement. reading as fol-
lows wa. issued in Berlin to-day:
"Jnsomuch as il is TO the interest or
Great Britain that conflicts arise be
tween Germany and neutral powers. ~
is thought in German shipping circles
that British submarines, In order 70
bring about this end. may purposely
sink one or more neutral ships. II Is
known also in the shipping circles that
Great Britain has laid large quantities
Of mines against German submarines
Rotterdam. via London, Feb. l6.-The
Chamber of Commerce here has re-
ceived a communication from the Ger
man consul reproducing a note from
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg, in
which he says:
ain most cases German submarines
will be unable TO distinguish between
neutral and British vessels when en-
countered in the war zone. All mer-
chantmen therefore run the risk OF
destruction. In order 10 avoid losses
il is urgently necessary for neutral
ehips TO keep away from the war zone
Germany can no longer regard the
British merchant feet as unarmed or
entitled to warning before attack, be
cause merchantmen are equipped with
guns. and a large reward has been
offered TO the first merchant vessel
which sinks German submarine.
Germany will pursue the war in the
manner announced until Great Britain
acknowledges the rules of naval war
fare as fixed by the Paris and London
declarations. or until the neutral
powers force this acknowledgment from
ENGLAND"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
FRENCH CAPTURE
GERMAN TRENCH
Carry Positions North OF
Perthes, Scene of Vic
lent Engagements.
fBy Ca5ie 10 The Tribune J

Paris, FEB. 10. ne ffchcu lH
general assault have captured line
Of German trenches in the Champagne
district nearly two miles long, extend
ing from a point northwest Of Pcrthes
to one directly north Of BeauseJour
farm. This front has been the scene
Of violent fighting for weeks, although
no success Of the magnitude Of the one
announced in to-night's War once
bulletin has previously been reported.
The Perthes region is midway be-
tween Rheims and Verdun, and the
French have been endeayoring at this
point to push the Germans back far
enough TO secure a railway few miles
TO the north which has constituted
valuable line Of communication for the
invaders on this section OF the front.
French Advance Near Metz.
The official report. the tone Of which
is particularly enthusiastic, states that
the French have seized several German
blockhouses IN the Forest Of lie Pratre.
The columns operating IN this district
have been menace to the German
fortress of Metz for two months, and
only recently the Germans arc reported
TO have strengthened their positions
with reinforcements of considerable
size.
The British. who were so hard
messed in the neighborhood Of Ypres
two days ago, now hole the trenches
on that front. On Sunday the Ger
mans. in a heavy wedge, careless OF
the fearful sacrifice of life the action
necessitatcd, penetrated the British line.
They fought savagel.' handtO- hand, but
the British finally rallied. There were
heavy losses on both sides. The Ger
mans absolutely flung themselves away.
Though some prisoners were taken, the
action was so hot that very little quar-
ter was given or taken.
Germans Ready for Dash.
German prisoners declare this is only
the beginning OF long prepared for
ward movement, and insist that BY the
end of the week the road to Calais will
be open 10 them in spite of the new
British forces.
French aviators have made several
attacks on the Alsatian town Of Elch-
valid, across the Rhine from Noucr-
burg. Daily forays into AlSacc and
Baden have been made for some time,
hut particular efforts are being directed
against Eichwald on account Of the
location there OF German Notifications
Of greater Importance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
$500 BRITISH SAILORS
KILLED IN SIX MONTHS

London. Feb. 1.-THE total Brit
Ish naval casualties since the out
break Of the war are as follows:
Killed. 3is officers and 5,Si2 men.
Wounded. IS officers and 352 men.
Missing, 4 officers and men.
To this list are TO be added the
casualties Of the First Royal Naval
Division. which participated in the
defence OF Antwerp, which were;
Killed, ) officers and Sc men.
Wounded, 4 officers and lSi men.
Missing. I officers and s6S men.
Interned, 80 officers and l,52i men.
These figures were given in the
House Of Commons to-day by Win
ston Churchill, First Lord OF the
Admiralty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
27 LINERS FROM HERE
FACE SUBMARINE PERIL

their piers in the North River at noon.
From Boston in the last week six
British steamers have sailed that will
arrive in the waters to be infested by
German submarines after February 49,.
One vessel, the Pretorian, took passen-
gers, while the others are freight car
riers, loaded mainly with foodstufs.
They arc the John Bake, to Man
chester; the Devonian. to Liverpool;
the Ninian, for Manchester; the hna
liam, for London, and the Leo, for Glas-
gov.
Other American ports, including
Baltimore, Philadelphia, New Orleans
and Portland, have seen steamers de-
part recently that will be affected by
the German blockade. From the Maine
city more than 100000 bushels Of
grain have been shipped in five vessels
sailing since February 6.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17

bureau. is sending abroad a fantastic
story 20 tho effect that this country
ha. laid q plot to destroy neutral ship
ring on the 18th In order to bring Ger
many into trouble with neutral powers
The circulation Of sueh wild inVen-
zion is one more evidence OF that
orange mentality Of Germany which is
the most surprising revelation OF the
war. II shows that Germany having
announced q policy which Is an equa'
menace 20 British and neutral shipping
h. m deadly fear Of the consequences
Of that policy. Beaten OF the seas
Germany can not and will not be per
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
LORD BRYCE HOPES
FOR END OF WARS

London, Feb. 17.--Presiding at a sci
entifc lecture in London last night,
Viscount Bryce, former British Am
bassador to the United States, said
that if there was chance of Kidding
the world Of the worst evil OF the hu-
man race, war, that chance ought to
come now.
'If this does not cure u.s." said Wis
count Bryce. nothing will"
The speaker ventured the hope that
there would be stronger feeling for
peace after this war than ever before,
and stronger sense of the detestable
consequences 20 which the Worship of
war may bring a great people. If so,
he added, the sacrifices would not be
made in vain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
KING ALBERT RIDES
AERO UNDER FIRE

Amsterdam, Feb. Is via LordonD.-
King Albert made an aerial reconnos-
sancc Of the German lines last Sat
urday, according to a report reach
ing here from the Belgian front
The King occupied the observers
seat in Belgian military biplane, and
spent about one hour in the air. Sew
cral times he was under German fire,
but he returned in safety TO head
quarters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17

mi,ted TO turn pirate and go un-
punished. od
Tomorrow, we may rest assuieu,
will not find the Admiralty unprepaIeu
with the means Of dealing WIN w
new danger. We have no DOUBT tna.
the enemy will be able to destroy map
innocent lives. but whatever the de-
structIon. il will recoil with disastrous
consequences on Germany WI gu
brojl her with neutrals and Will GER
,ainly be followed by stern measu,vS
from ibis country. The British navy
has thrown the moose around tnJ ""
Of Germany, and the more V'oISu,'i Iii
struggles against Il the more i"'"'
become the pressure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
VATICAN DENIES
BELGIAN TROUBLE

Rome, Feb. Is. 1t is explained
semi-ofiicially in Vatican circles to-day
that the resignation of Baron d'Erp,
the Belgian Minister accredited to the
Holy See, should not be interpreted as
evidence of lack of cordiality be-
tween the Church and the Belgian
government. Monsignor Tacci, the
Papal Nuncio to Belgium, is remaining
at his post, while Belgium is send
ing TO Rome, to take the place of
Baron d'Erp, NJ. Vandeheuvel. a well
known statesman, who is persona grata
10 the Papacy.
Baron d'Erp is advanced in years,
mud it's felt that more could be ac-
statesman. z
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
DRIVEN
OUT BY SERVIANS

Par.7. Feb. l6.-The Albanian raid
ers have been routed and driven back
across the Servian frontier, according
to q dispatch from Nish. More COM
plete information, it says, shows that
the Albanians were led into making
the raid by Austrian priests and Ma
hometan adversaries of Essad Pachs.
the provisional president, by preaching
holy war The movement is being
directed By Turkish and German
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
GERMAN VOTE TRUSTED
TO INTIMIDATE WILSON

being expressed that the Vaccinations
and the vote Of Germans in America
are sufficient TO prevent President
Wilson and Secretary Bryan from
doing anything further.
lie journal de Geneva" however
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17

Fourteen steamships that sailed from
the Port Of New York will be in the
German war zone about the British
Isles when the Kaiser's decree becomes
effective tomorrow. Three Of them fly
the American flag, and Of the total
number two are passenger carrying
vessels.
The largest ship Of the lot and the
most valuable prize is the Adriatic, of
the White Star Line, which left here
on February 10, bound for Liverpool,
which port she is due 20 reach late to-
morrow afternoon or early Friday
morning. The other vessel, on which
there are several Americans, is the
Bergensf ford. Of the Norwegian Ameri-
ca Line, which sailed for Bergen.
Besides the fourteen steamers that
left here on or before February 10 and
are due in the German patrolled waters
tomorrow are thirteen ships that have
sailed from this port and will arrive of
the English coast few days later
The first fourteen vessels, the faS
they fly and their destination are as
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
EASTERN FRONT.
PETROGRAD.-In n

Poad)
February stubby
the East
border in Poland from Lyck) -,
reached the
Of Flock
the little spirit by the Gems
Zyn the left OF the
there has been only cannonading ,.y.
made the left bank the San We captured several S msa
hundred soldiers We repulsed successfully stubborn '
attacks Kosiuwka Wyszkow. nj.
aghtng and the pursuits and beyond the E Ger
have occupied Belsk and Pioe after short engagement
vistula 'm
developments
the lighting OF Bomow Russ
which February" said the losses IN 'N
attacks small in proportion TO the successes attained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17
Official War Bulletins
WESTERN FRONT.

PARIS
10 has been favorable for Belgium there artillery engage
CHS
eles A small British squadron has bombarded 0stend
where rather spirited combat
been carried by artillery against gatherings Of automobile
bomb
In the neighbood of Rheims LOr
which Of
Of
In the Argonne infantry occurred de Paris
To the northwest of have OF the
enemys blockhouses in the La Pretre.
ISSUED 1850 p MD.The British two
which night
the
February The
ant Of artillery confirmed.
LONDONSince beginning
this valuable
We consolidated hold
evidence has been obtained that enemys the hghs
whereabouts have been
of and
gaining attacks we're
the
artillery duel which superiority
the
damage has been to his
In
hostile ammuniton
ammun0'
BERLNThe attacks of the taken BY Germs
the English
have been no important developments in the west
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17

OF the thirteen which sailed within
the last week the American liner Phila-
dclphia is the only one under the Amer
lean flag. She departed last Saturday,
with $50 passengers, and should arrive
at Liverpool Sunday. In the list are in
cluded the Orduna, Of the Cunard Line,
and the Niagara, of the French Line,
bound for Havre. They sailed Febru-
airy Is and II. respectively. Other
steamers are English, Dutch and Swed-
ish freighters.
1t was declared here last night that
there would be no change in the sail
ing time Of any vessels scheduled to
leave New York to-day They included
the Megantic, Of the White Star Line.
to Liverpool. and the Atlantic Trans
port liner Minneapolis, sailing to Lon
don direct Both vessels will leave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17

Berne. Feb. 10. President Wilson's
note protesting against Germany's
threat 70 sink neutral ships indis-
criminately is treated with contempt
n German official circles, the opinion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-17

Madrid. via Paris, Feb l6.-The
Spanish government has adopted an at
titude of extreme reserve regarding its
position on Germany's war zone policy.
il is understood that the government
will Join the United States if the latter
proposes joint measures on the part Of
al nputralS
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-05-25

ling her waist, hours winging by that
he should have passed at his own fire
side happy with his wife. Most
wives are careful as to the friends
they make, whom they bring into their
domestic circle. They look ahead
wisely and are not sorry if they seem
Indifferent to some who persistently
plan to mingle with them as close
friends, and use every available effort
to enjoy their hospitality on every
occasion that presents itself
These cautious wives are not the
the opportunity occurs which gives
her chance to talk with her unde-
serving guest quietly but firmly, tell
ing her opinion frankly and gradual
ly. More often than not. this adroitly
mends matters in time to save fatal
consequences. Husband and wife can
i'll afford to cease having tender
watch care in a measure over one an
other. 1t saves many a snare. Love
binds man to happiness in the bosom
of his family and closes the door on
unhappy loves tempters and upon all
that leads astray. He who is fervent.
then false, to one young woman who
crosses his path will never remain
for long true to her. No young woman
should beguile herself into the belief
that the married man respects her.
Single women should attract men who
wish to marry for love and honor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-05-25
WOOL GROWING IN
CANADA A SUCCESS
This By-Product of the Farm Will
Make Many Western Canada
Farmers Rich.

Alberta wool growers are looking fol-
q cent wool this year. That is the
assertion made by a prominent sheep
man of the Grassy Lake district. ct
IS quite within the pale of possibility
that we Will receive that figure from
our wool this summer" said he, and
7 would not be surprised to see some
get more than that.
The war has caused q great demand
to be made on the WOODEN mills, and
they have got to have the raw mate
rial"
The present season has been most
propitious for the growing of wool. and
the growers expect to reap a big har-
vest Of a splendid quality. The winter
has been very even, and the sheep are
doing well on the ranges.
No special breed of sheep is kept
on Western Canada farms, and all
seem to do we'll. The advice of those
interested in the welfare of the farm
ers Of Western Canada, advise all
who can at all do so to enter upon the
raising of sheep. They have proved
most profitable to those who go into
that industry on a scale commensu-
rate with their means, and their farm
area.
The climate is perfectly adapted to
the raising Of sheep, they are easily
kept, and as pointed out, there is good
money to be made out Of them.-Ad-
Yertisement.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-05-25
Rats as Plague Transmitters.

In view of the admitted Importance
of the rat in the transmission of
plague, the study of this disease
among rodents has become as neces-
sary from the point of view of pre-
ventiye hygiene as is the management
of the human cases when they arise.
In report to the local government
board of England, on rat plague in
East Anglia during the period from
July to October, 1911, the magnitude
of a single campaign is shown. Dur
ing four months 1882 rats were ex-
amined for plague infection. Thirty
five of the rats were found to be
plague infected. Twenty-seven premi-
ses were found to harbor plague-in-
fected rats. The places were all with
in an area previously pronounced to
be infected. The rat destruction.
which has been maintained by local
enterprise for somewhat more than a
year. had. in many localities, appre-
ciably diminished the rat population.