Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-04-02
PREPARES TO TAKE ON STORES.
Prinz Eitel is Coaled And Apparent
ly Ready for Voyage.

German merchant raider, PrinZ Eli
tei Friedrich. after three weeks so
jouz.n at this port, by permission OF
the United States government last
t'.snc had loaded 1,600 tons of coal,
cough to steam her to the nearest
German port, and was preparing to
take on stores next Sunday. Com
mander Thierichens, of the cruiser
had told friends he was much relieve
ed because his ship had been coaled.
He would not discuss his plans.
Throughout the day government
officials here were in constant COM
rnunication with the Treasury and
Navy departments at Washington
and Collector of Customs Hamilton
mad a conference with Commander
rhicrichens on board the German
ship.
Later the collector went aboard
The battleship Alabama in Hampton
poads and discussed development;
with Rear Admiral Helm, comman,
der of the reserve Atlantic fleet. bu'
nothing concerning this conference
has been learned.
The Eitel's crew finished coaiing
tha ship Just at dark. Throughout
dc ,;av and last night the waters OF
10 James River were patrolied b!
s.. egican sailors in launch from
n, Alabama, while coast artillery
men kept guard at the EitePs pier
10 one without authority was per
mitted to approach the ship. Inc
same guard will be maintained nn-
I'll the Eitcl's disposition is settled
eitber through internment or break
70, liberty through the lane OF enc
nv warships off the Virginia capes
Mr.. Daniels, Secretary Of the Nav!
,o;d yesterday that he had approved
. Esf Of provisions and had agreed
r. he amount Of coal to be loaded
,oord the German converted cru
;ez. prinz Eitcl Friedrich. Mn.
roriels understands that the pro-
VISIONS and coal are being taken on
oood the Eitcl under the supervisor
of American naval and customs au'
ihorities at Newport News
The. amount Of coal and provisions
allowed the Eitel is limited TO inc
Quantities which the Navy Depart
,rant considered necessary Tor hei
- make q run to. the nearest DER
wa port. The Eitels commander
United g list setting forth ms fe'
rnmpnts. This list WGs considered
+, the Navy Department and was
rruned to fit the neutrality oplisa'
lions of the United States.
Washington, April 2.-WhateVer
NAV be the fate awaiting the ff'h~
Eitel Frederick should her commah-
der actually attempt a dash Tor 'he
omen sen from, champion Roads, hef
crew of Germans will not face tne
possibility of peerless voyage. fo''
,l-.r. disncnsation they have to thahh
,aar other than Secretary OF the
Nsyy Daniels, originator OF prohipi-
1i;n in the United States Navy, 1t
happened in this wise:
Commander Thicrichens. OF the
German converted cruiser, having IN
dictated a determination to brave the
ships of the Allies lying outside the
Virginia Capes, presented TO the Uni
ted States naavl authorities in proper
form the list of supplies he needed.
The special. board of officers which
Secretary Daniels appointed to see
that the German vessel does not VIC
lata. the neutrality laws Of this coun-
tyg went over the list, cutting down
the quantity asked for under each
stem until it came to the item Of beer.
There were very, very many bottles
asked for, but after putting their
heads together the members Of the
board decided that this was one item
which need not be cut.
! "And," said Secretary Daniels,
who told the story this afternoon,
much as believe the American
Navy is better Off without alcoholic
paeel'2geS on shipboard, ] did not
go the heart to disapprove the
+ isioa OF ths board: On the, con-
! y. gave il NY 0. h" = -
II. Daniels declined to make pub
az the number of bottles asked for.