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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19
FOUR BRITISH SHIPS
SUNK BY KR0NPRlM
Boat Brings Crews, Passenss'
and Men of Highland Brae
IN Rueuos Ayres.

Buenos Ayres, Feb. ls.-ins '"
man steamer Holger, which ."
rived here. reports that in jaw.
and February the German suA
cruiser Kronprinz wilhelm, ope''"ss
~ .hs northern coast Of Brazil, ~.
four British merchant VesseH' .,d
steamers Hemisphere and Potar' s ~
the sailing ships sumatra anu
fred. sny.oss
ras.srrers and ninety of the crew
tbs Highland Brae, the British ',.
s sr' previously reported sunk BY . o =.
man warship, and the crews - a.
Sonr shins sent to the bottom b. =.
KronDrinz Wilhelm, twerty-' ..,
from the Hemisphere, forty-sevsh ." a.
the Potaro. twenty-five from .hs
metra and seven from the "ihN
The Kronprinz wilhelm, fOrm','
North German Lloyd liner mas ,,.
operating against British m'' sou,s
men on the shipping routes to S0s ~
American ports since the hrs' nv w.,
of the war. The vessel left New
August 8, ostensibly bound 1911 9ro, nj he
ON ard since her departure irv has
American port her Whereabouts oees-
been a mystery, except on o", ri,ish
.;on when ~ she was sighted by Br, a J:
cruisers while transferring W. ,lsruhs
coal TO the German cruiser .r yes-
of the Bahamas. botn oe aia.
.els eluded the British warsh'p"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19
WILHELMINA'S HOLDUP
RESENTED BY GERMANY

the German government, in view
of complete evidence before IL,
cannot help pointing out that H.
together with the entire pubic
opinion OF Germany, feels itself 10
he severely prejudiced by the fact
that ncutrals, in safeguarding their
rights in legitimate commerce Win
Germany according to nterna-
tional law, have, up to the pres
ent. achieved no, or only inslg-
nificant, results, while they are
making unlimited use OF their
right by carrying on contraband
traffic with Great Britain and our
other enemies.
If it is formal right Of neu--
trails TO take no steps to protect
their legitimate trade with Ger
many. and even to allow them
selves TO be Influenced in the 81,
rection of the conscious and wlItul
restriction of their trade. on the
other hand they have the perfect
right, which they unfortunately 90
not exercise, 70 cease contraDana
trade, especially in arms, with
Germany's enemies.
In view OF this SITUATION yer
many. after six months OF patient
waiting, sees herself obliged to
answer Great Britain's murderous
method of naval warfare with
sharp counter measures. II Great
Britain in her fight against Ger
many summons hunger as an ally,
for the purpose of imposing upon
civilized people Of seventy mill
ions the choice between destltu-
ton and starvation or submission
10 Great Britain's commercial Will,
then Germany to-day is determined
to take up the gauntlet and appeal
to similar allies.
Equal federation Desired.
Germany trusts that the neutrals
who so far have submitted TO the
Instantaneous consequences OF
Great Britain's hunger war IN
silence, or merely in registering
protest, will display toward Ger.
many no smaller measure OF
toleration, even if German meas
ures. like those of Great Britain,
present new terrors Of naval war
fare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19
GERMANY RECOMMENDS
Use OF NAVAL CONVOYS

Uses It will acquire full under
standing of the motives and the
aims of the measures announced by
Germany.
Germany repeats that it has now
resolved upon the projected meas
ures only under the strongest
necessity Of national self-defence,
such measures having been de-
ferred out of consideration for
neutrals.
II the United States, in view OF
the weight which it is justified IN
throwing and able to throw into the
Gales Of the fate of peoples. should
succeed at the last moment IN re
moving the grounds which make
that procedure an obligatory duty
for Germany, and If the American
government in particular should
find a way to make the Declaration
of London respected-on behalf
also of those powers which are
fighting on Germany's side-and
thereby make possible for Germany
legitimate Importation OF the nee
essaries OF life and industrial raw
material. then the German govern
ment could not too highly apprecl-
ate such a service, rendered IN the
interests of humane methods or
warfare, and would gladly draw
conclusions from the new situa-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19
GERMAN REPLY TO u. ).
IS FRIENDLY BUT FIRM
Upholds Position of Empire as Already Announced
Action Made Necessary by British Policy OF
Irving to Cut of Food Supply.

tionrl law. and which so far no
protest by neutrals has succeeded
In bringing back 20 the generally
recognized principles OF law az eX-
is:ing before the outbreak OF war
in order to exclude all doubt
regarding these cardinal points,
the German government once more
begs leave to state how things
stand. Until now Germany, has
scrupulously observed valid In,
ternational rules regarding naval
warfare. At the very beginning OF
the war Germany Immediately
agreed TO the proposal OF the
American government TO ratify the
new Declaration Of London, and
took over its contents unaitered
and without formal obligation into
her prize law.
Rules Obeyed by Germany.
The German government has
obeyed these rules, even when they
were Numerically opposed TO her
military interests. For instance
Germany allowed the transporta-
ton of provisions TO England from
Denmark until to-day, though she
was well able, by her sea forces
10 prevent it. In contradistinc-
ton to this attitude, England has
not even hositated at a second IN,
fringement of international law, II
by such means she could parslyze
the peaceful commerce of Germany
with neutrals. The German gov,
eminent will be the less Obliged
to enter into details, as these are
nut down sufficiently, though not
exhausti,ely, in the American note
TO the British government dated
December 20, as a result OF hVe
months experience.
All these encroachments have
been made, a has been admitted
in order to cut of supplies from
Germany. and thereby starve her
peaceful civil populations pro-
cedure contrary to all human
tartan principles. Neutrais have
been unable to prevent the inter
ruption Of their commerce with
Germany, which is contrary to IN
ternational laws.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19

Berlin via London, Feb. ls.-Ihe
reply Of Germany TO the protest OF me
United States against a bloekeae o!
British waters was given out to-oAy' ~
is eouched in the most friendly terms
but firmly maintains the position OF
Germany as already announced
Germany's proposed action, u eH-
plains. is rendered necessary by OreaI
britain's policy OF attempting 10 cut OF
the food supply for the German civil
population BY method never re'oR-
nized in international law. England
course in ordering merchantmen 10 ny
neutral flags, equipplng them with ar
tillery with orders 20 destroy sun
marines, the German reply contends
renders nuga;ory the night OF searcn'
thus giving Germany the right TO At
tack English shipping
The text Of the reply IS as follows'
The imperial government has ex-
amined the communication from
the United States government IN
the same spirit Of good wall and
friendship BY which the communl-
cation nppears TO have been dc
tated. The imperial government Is
IN accord with the United states
government that for both parties
il is 90 high degree deS'Iaoie 70
avoid Misunderstanding which
might arise from measures an
nounced by the German Admiralty
and TO provide against the occur
renee of incidents which might
trouble the friendly relations
which so far happily exist between
the two governments.
With regard TO the assuring OF
these friendly relations, the Ger
man government believes that II
may all the more reckon on a fuli
understanding with the United
States. as the procedure announced
by the German Admiralty, which
was fully explained in the note OF
the ath inst, is in no way direct
cd against legitimate commerce
and legitimate shipping Of neu-
trails, but represents solely a
measure Of self-defence, imposed
on Germany by her vital interests,
against England's method OF war
fare, which is contrary to interna-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19

limits Of international law, en-
dangers every ship approaching
the mine area. The German gov
eminent considers itself entitled
to hope that all neutrals will
acuuiesce in these measures as
they have done in the case Of the
grievous damages inflicted upon
them by British measures, all the
more 50 as Germany is resolved,
for the protection Of neutral ship
ping even in the naval war zone, to
do everything which is at all com
patible with the attainment OF tins
object.
All Responsibility Disowned.
In view of the fact that Germany
gave the first proof Of her good
will in fixing q time limit OF not
less than fourteen days before the
execution Of said measures, so that
neutral shipping might have an OPP
portunity of making arrangements
20 avoid threatening danger, this
can most surely be achieved by re-
naming away from the naval war
zone. Neutral vessels which, de-
spite this ample notice. which
greatly affects the achievement Of
our aims in our war against Great
Britain, enter these closed waters
will themselves bear the response
billty for any unfortunate acct
dents that may occur. Germany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19
GERMAN SUBMARINES
TO STREW MINES
[By Cable &c Tho Tribunal

Copenhagen, Feb. lS.-The Kaiser,
with Prince Henry of Prussia and Ad-
miral Won Tirpitz, left Berlin to-day for
wiIhelmshaven, Helgolsnd and other
naval stations to direct the arrange
ments for the blockade Of British
waters.
II is reported that the Germans have
built 100 big mine-laying submarines
for this purpose during the last six
months. Every submarine is able to
carry more than one hundred mines.
which are placed on deck, so they can
be discharged quickly. The weight Of
each mine Is believed to be about 1900
pounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19

disclaims all responsibility for
such accidents and their eonse-
quencos.
Germany has further expressly
announced tho destruction OF all
enemy merchant vessels found
within the war zone, but lot the
destruction OF ell merchant YES
sels. as the United States seems
enormously 70 have understood.
This restriction which Germany
imposes upon itself is prejudiciai
70 the aim Of our warfare. espe-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19
Germans Capture Ga, 900
Prisoners in East Prussia

Berlin via London), Feb. 1S.-The
official report on the progress of the
fighting given out in Berlin to-day says
that the Russians taken prisoner by
the Germans in East Prussia now
amount 10 $4,000 men.
The President of the Province of
East Prussia, at Koenigsberg, has re-
ceived the following telegram from
Emperor william, who has been on the
eastern battle front:
"The Russians are completely beaten.
Our beloved East Prussia is free from
the enemy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19
ZEppELINS TO AID
SUBMARINE RAIDS
TRY Cable to TIE Tribune

Amsterdam, Feb. is.-It Is s essssds
authoritatively that Germany .ss kJ
carrying her threatened Sioe sr;rs ~
combined Zeppelin and submarine ssin,;uuss
ton. Great airship activity Ii.,s,t ia.
in the North Ses, according 70 9,.,sr psa
formation from Berlin. The tn. bsea
Linden cafes and restaurants ha =" 80, 80
aiied all day with excited eror rds tn
ing special bulletins entitled D
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19
VIEW WORK TRIBUNE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 49, 1919

cially az in the application OF the
concentlon Of contraband prac-
tised BY Great Britain toward Ger
many-which conception WIN now
also be similarly interpreted by
Germnny--the presumption will be
that neutral ships have contraband
aboard. Germany naturally is un-
willing TO renounce its rights TO
ascertain the presence OF contra
band In neutral vessels, and in GER
tain cases TO draw conclusions
,herefrom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19
ANOTHER GERMAN
DIRICIBLE FALLS
Eleven of Crew Saved Off
Jutland COast-Men of
L-3 informed.

London, Feb. l8.-According to two
dispatches from different sources re-
ceived mere from Copenhagen, another
German airship was destroyed to-day.
The vessel went down into the water
off the west coast of Jutland, Denmark.
One dispatch says the airship was
of the Parseval type. 1t reported all
the crew saved.
The other telegram says that the
aircraft was a Zeppelin and that eleven
of her crew were saved and four
drowned.
According to a Reuter- dispatch from
Copenhagen, eleven Germans yesterday
presented themselves at the coast
guard station north of Blasvand, on
the west coast of Jutland. They said
they belonged to a Zeppelin which had
descended at place on the coast
which it was impossible to recognize
on account of the snowstorm.
Fourteen members of the crew Of the
Zeppelin dirigible which was reported
yesterday as destroyed by an explo-
sion on FaEoe Island were rescued, and
will be interned By the Danish au-
thorities, says an earlier Reuter- dis
patch from Copenhagen. The Zeppelin
was cruising over the island with an
OAHeE VII 70 4Dleb "utu II caught Uftp
and was compelled TO descend, land
ing before the explosion took place.
The destroyed Zeppelin was the LIB.
one of the largest in commission. She
was completed in 1914 and was $50
feet long, had a diameter Of 81 feet
and displaced 80 tons. Her four mo-
tors supplied 720-horsepower and she
had a speed of forty knots.
1t is stated that the captain, in an
uncomfortable TT of rage at the pros
pect of being interned in Denmark
until the end Of the war, and also to
prevent the discovery Of Zeppelin Sc
crets, deliberately burned the airship.
Amsterdam. Feb. ia dispatch re-
ceived here from Berlin confirms the
reported loss OF the Zeppelin L-3. This
message says the airship was recon
NOTHING on the west coast of Jutland.
when, on account of motor trouble, 1t
came down during q storm. The ship
was lost, but all the members Of the
crew were saved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19
Mine Sinks Norwegian Ship.

London, Feb. is.-The Norwegian
steamer Nordeap, 1t is reported, has
struck n German mine in the Baltic
Sea and foundered. All her crew
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19
IN, C.hl, 70 The rrhun. |

Christiania. Feb. ls.-The German
Minister at Christiania, Count 0beun-
dorff, to-day published the following
announcement:
England has proclaimed our merci-
less humiliation, fighting not only our
armies but still more by every means
our peaceful population by wanting TO
starve US. Against this new and I'M
precedented method OF warfare we de-
fend ourselves with weapons, striking
our adversary's most vulnerable point.
We seek him at home off the British
coast Next week will see embittered
lighting there, and no neutral ship
should brave the danger We can no
more offer neutral ships any security,
England having lowered the Union
Jack and showing US only neutral
colors."
Norwegian shipowners do not fear
German mines, but should the threat
ened blockade hinder Norway's trade
with Great Britain Norway will also
stop all trade with Germany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19

perished. The Nordcap was steamer
of 322 tons and was owned by "rah-
CELL & Co., Haughesend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19
FRIENDLY RELATIONS
CALLED UNJUSTIFIED

in weakly compliance or fear, as plain
ly is hoped in Washington.
The "Tas liche Pundschau" says that
neutrals must either compel Great
Britain to fight fairly, or else keep
their ships out of the war zone. Amer
leans can have their ships conveyed by
war vessels. II they dent want to do
that, they can keep as far from this
war zone as they have from the war
zone declared by Great Britain.
The KolEische Zeitung" declares the
German point Of view cannot be pre-
scented more earnestly than it is in this
note, and at the sIme time IN a more
conciliatory manner. II meets Amer
ica's wishes as far as possible, espe-
cially with the advice to have warsnips
convoy merchant vessels.
The other side of the note, however,
leaves no doubt of Germany's unalter-
able resolve to retaliate against the
"barbarism of England" now that the
neutrals have shown themselves un-
willing or unable to make Great Brit
ain respect international law. AFTER
this note" the "Koelnische Zeitung"
says, in conclusion, whoever misunder-
stands the purpose and the manner OF
the German course is no longer neutral
in our eyes"
The "Morgenpost" says the German
note leaves no doubt of Germany's in
tention Of exercising its rights and
making reprisals on Great Britain.
Neutrals must understand that all Ger
many desires this course and that 1t
will be carried through without weak
scruples.
The "Vossische Zeitung" says the
note does not make use Of the excited
tone INDUCED in by America when q
single shipload of weapons was deliv-
cred in Mexico by Germany. The COM
munication leaves no doubt that Ger
many will follow the course laid down
February 4.
The "Kreuz Zeitung" says the note
will be received with satisfaction by
all Germans. While the American
point Of view could not be shared, Ger
many mas met .-merica's desires as far
as possible. ave believe IL will be pos
sible for the American government"
this paper says. "to use the bridge
pointed out in this note and thus do
away with all difficulties"
Amsterdam (via London, Feb. i8.--
Tf Germany had only to do with the
United States" says the Amsterdam
"Telegraaf," "this answer would per-
haps have been drawn up in somewhat
kindlier terms. II is, however, q ques-
ton Of intimidating at the same time g
number of small neighboring countries
where every concession is regarded as
a sign Of weakness.
"As usual, the German diplomat is
hiding behind the rafting sword OF the
militarist The eyes of all neutral
states in Western Europe are now fixed
on Washington. and their owners are
awaiting the next move Of President
VTtlgop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-19
THE DAY" PASSES
QUIETLY In LONDON

Continued from page /
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-18
CONFER ON CATTLE DISEASE.
State and Government Officials to Co.
operate in Irradicatine Plague.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Oct. 1S.-An important
conference dealing with the matter of
co operation between state and gov
eminent officials in the handling OF tho
foot and mouth disease is to be held
in Chicago Nov. 20 and 80. The sit
able feeling and it is hoped at this
meeting 20 get together and have an
understanding of the relation of the
officials and their work.
Dr. j. i. Gibson, state veterinarian
for Iowa, firmly believes that the ami
NAL health commission of the govern
ment is the only body sufficiently well
organized TO cope with an epidemic
among live stock and for that reason
that body should receive the hearty
support and cooperation of the state
officials. No other agency can know
the conditions in all of the states, In
the opinion of DR.. Gibson. His eX-
perience here in Iowa last spring and
winter convinces him that thorough
and hearty cooperation with the gov =
ernment is the only way to stamp out
an epidemic of foot and mouth disease.
Many feeding cattle are being
shipped into Iowa from the Omaha
market these days, according to re-
ports coming in to the state veterinar-
ians office. In one day this past week
the South Omaha yards shipped out
10 car loads of feeders. a large per
cent Of which are reported to have
come into this state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-18

front OF Smith and ordered him to
throw up his hands he attempted to
cajole the man into giving up the idea
Of robbing him and was shot without
n word OF warning.
The robbcr made no attempt to rob
the body but seized her arm and COM
PEELED her to accompany him to For
tieth street and Bert, Offering her
numerous indignities and declaring his
intention of assaultirg her. She
pleaded with him. urging his memory
of his mother and he at last released
her safter taking so cents she had in
her purse OF this sum he returned a
nickel for carfare and escorted the
frightened girl to street car, watched
her board it and then disappeared.
The woman continued to her home.
where she told of the shooting and
Motif ,tl the police. When officers ar
rived at the scene of the holdup Smith
was dead, physicians announced, from
the loss of blood. About fifteen min :
utes ensued between the time-he wac
shot and the finding of his body.
The police of both cities have an eX-
cellen. description of the murderer and
officers of the two departments are
working feverishly to effect mis- arrest.
Prominent in Woodman Circles.
Smith has been connected with the
Woodmen Of the World for years,
starting with the society in the capac-
ity of messenger boy. rising steadily
until he attained the position of cash
Ter in the Office of John T. Yates, SOW
ereign clerk.
He@is survived by his widow and two
children a girl of Is and Il boy, aged
II, his mother Mrs. l.. A. Smith. II
Canning street. and other relatives liv-
ing in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-18
HEARING OF RECORD LENGTH.
Special Commissioner Named in In
junction Suit at Iowa Falls.

SpeClaI commissioner INaHeu III w
junction Suit At Iowa Falls.
Special to Times Republican,
Nevada, Oct. 1S.-The matter of the
temporary injunction sued for by the
old electric company lat Iowa Falls
against the Iowa Railway and Light
Company, which concern is putting in
a new plant at that place. has been
one of the longest drawn out temper
airy injunction suits that has been
tried in this part of the state in years.
The matter came up before Judge
Edward NJ Mccall. of this city. for
hearing three days last week at Ell
dora and then. realizing that its fur
Their hearing would seriously interfere
with his other court work he APP
pointed his reporter, w. S. Weston as
special commissioner to take the evil
dence, and Mr. Weston has spent sew
eral days. at the work olready. Later
the evidence will be submitted to
Judge Mccall, who will pass upon 1t.
The plaintiff in the case, the Com
monwealth Light and Power Company,
asks the injunction restraining the
new company. the Iowa Railway and
Light Company. from erecting poles or
stringing their wires in the streets or
alleys of the city. They claim that
even though the wires Of the new con-
Germ are strung above those of the
old company they will be dangerous
and detract from the value of their
service.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-18
Toledo Club Outing.

Special % Tlmes-R epubl1can.
Toledo. oct. 1S.-The members OF
the Merry Go Round Club of Toledo
began the social season by motoring to
LeGrand Thursday evening and par
taking of most sumptuous O'Clock
dinner at the home of Mrs. Cynes
Richards. After all had done full JUS
tice to the dinner, they drove on to
Marshalltown. where they attended a
show. Those enjoying this outing
were Messrs. and Mesdames E. e. Har-
Ian, Ray Adair, E. E. Foster, A. H.
Conant. W. w. Crippen, H, j. Pike, F.
G. Haworth. Bert Morgan, F. L. Whit
ford. DR.. and Mrs. Reuppel, DR.. and
Mrs. Morford, w. A. Dexter and
daughter Miss Joy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-10-18

the country, said Mr.. Cook. lnasmuch
as none of the money will be taken off
of American soil, the medium of ex-
change will remain in circulation in the
United States and only the products
will be deli, cred to the belligerent ma
lions. he said.
Indirectly the American farmer will
be benefited by the credit loan as 1t is
backed by good security and in turn
real gold will be sent to this country In
payment for the goods which are being
sold to the allies on the basis of the
loan, Mr. Cook added. Easier and
cheaper money will mean that the far
mer will get more for his land, he said
The land In Sac county which MIR.
Cook sold adjCins a large tract which
he owns, which has advanced about
500 per cent in the fourteen years 1t
has been in his possession. The 314-
acre farm was purchased by John
Bengford, of Valley Falls Kan.