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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
OFFICERS OF U.S. A.
TO GUARD CAPTIVES
British Make Arrange
ments, but Germans De-
Law Start of Plan.

London, Feb. 10.-The British gov
eminent has arranged with the govern
ment of the United States to appoint
quartermasters and paymasters in the
American army to act as neutral
wardens to British prisoners of war in
Germany. The initiation of this plan,
however, has been delayed, as Germany
still has the matter under considera-
ton.
Announcement to this effect was
made in the House of Commons this
afternoon by H. J. Tenant, Parliamen-
tary Secretary OF the War Office.
Washington. Feb. l0.-While il is ad-
mitted at the State Department that
negotiations are under way for custody
of British prisoners in Germany and
German prisoners in England by Amer
lean army officers, officials here guard
the details with secrecy, on the ground
that publicity would defeat the plans.
Nothing has been agreed upon as yet,
however, it was said to-day, and 1t has
not developed whether both Great Brit
ain and Germany were agreeable.
II WAS made plain by State Depart
ment officials that the invitations must
come from Europe, and that the United
States could not take the initiative in
any way in suggesting that 1t care for
belligerent prisoners anywhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
GERMANY OFFERED
PEACE TO FRANCE
Marie Proposed to
Give Alsace-LOrraine
for Coast Strip.

Paris, Feb. 10.-French newspapers
to-day reprint, with the consent OF the
government censors, an article pub
lished in the democratic de Deli
mont" stating that, previous TO the
Battle Of the Marne, a party existed
in France which was ready TO sign
peace, ceding to Germany the towns
of Briey and Nancy, French Lorraine,
the island of Madagascar and the pro-
tectorate of Morocco, as well as pay
ing an indemnity. The article con-
tinues:
General Joffre, the French COM
mander in chief; President Raymond
Poincare and most OF the Cabinet min
listers were opposed TO the plan, but
the situation became so tense as to
necessitate the resignation of Adolphe
Messimy as Minister of War ard the
formation of a ministry of national
defence.
after the Battle of the Marine Ger
many proposed peace through ex-
Premier Joseph Caillaux. offering to
give up the provinces of Alsace and
Lorraine. with the exception OF Strass-
burg. receiving in exchange q sma i
zone on the North Sea coast extend
ing from Calais to Dunkirk. France,
in addition, was to acknowledge the
annexation of Belgium by Germany.
"The answer to this proposal was
the signing Of convention by the
Allies to make no separate peace. Az
ter this VI. Caillaux was appointed to
an important position in the pay corps.
but later was relieved of this post
and sent on a mission to Brazil"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
Russians Abandon Czernowitz
as They Retire in Bukowina

Berlin (by wireless to London. Feb.
l0.-The successes achieved by the
Austro- German forces in Bukowina,
the Hungarian crown land adjoining
Galicia, have caused the abandonment
by the Russians Of Czernowitz, capital
Of Bukowina, according to the follow
ing statement issued here to-day:
"Our troops have occupied Suozawa
Southeastern Bukowina) and are
marching toward Czernowitz, which
has been abandoned by the Russian
Governor Evreimoh and his garrison,
who retired to Novosielics, on the
Russian border east Of Czernowitz."
Army headquarters to-day gave out
the following statement on the fight
ing in East Prussia and Russian Po-
land:
Isolated fighting on the East Prus-
sian frontier developed at some points
into greater engagements, which are
progressing normally.
ain Poland, on the right and left
banks of the Vistula, the situation is
unchanged"
Vienna, Feb. 10 (via London).-The
official statement issued by the govern
ment to-day says:
THE general situation in Poland and
West Galicis remains unchanged Fight
ing in the Carpathisns continues.
"Bukowina, as far as Suczawa, has
been cleared of the enemy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
Wilhelmina Badly Shaken
Up by Hard Atlantic Gales

Falmouth. Feb. l0.-The American
steamship Wilhelmina, In the harbor
here. badly shaken and damaged by the
rough gale through which she passed
is hardly fit 10 sail out of the port I'M
mediateiv. She lies at anchor some
distance from the quay, the American
flag still flying over her stern. her
crew can come ashore, IL they wish, but
thev have not so far evinced any IN
clination 10 do so. The boats SKIPPER
Captain Brewer. who was IN town
carly to-day, told Of the rough passage
of his vessel across the Atlantic, ana
discussed the present position OF al
fairs. which obviously occasions MN
some perplexity. Soon after the WIZ
belmina left New York cold and dirty
weather was experienced. with ram
setting in conditions grew worse, sorely
straininC the little vessel. In mldocesn
heavy seas were encountered. waves
running very high, struck battering
blows at the Wilhelmina. At one time,
on meeting one of the big seas. she MT
with a force which suggested COL
lision. and men rushed from below
thinking there had been an accident
Captain Brewer believes that II ms
ship had been less sturdily built or OF
greater length she would lheViVao,y
have broken under the strain. AS
il was, the lifeboat was smashed, deck
house and wheelhouse were swept away
and much damage was done. II will
take q few days to effect essential re-
pairs before the Wilhelmina again puts
tC sea,
The arrival Of the vessel caused
much excitement. eve simply put in
here because we were damaged" said
Captain Brewer. He expressed surprise
when he was informed of the Berlin
decree regarding food supplies, saying
he did not know of this at the time he
lief, New York and it ALTERS the who!l l.
aspect of the case" All he could do
now, he said, was to wait and see what
the customs authorities were going to
do. He added that he had asked his
agent whether he could telegraph to
Hamburg and had learned he could not.
He wanted TO get in touch with the
owner Of the cargo at Hamburg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
RUSSIAN FLAG TO
GO TO BOSPORUS
Constitutional Democrats in the
Douma Give Voice to
Historic Ambitions.

Petrograd via London, Feb. TO-
Resolutions expressing the conviction
that Russia would carry or the war I'M
til the peace OF Europe is assured were
adopted by the Doums at the close Of
its sitting yesterday. The resolutions,
which were adopted without q dissent
ing vote, said in part:
"The Douma expresses its firm con-
viction that the great national and lib
Grating objects Of the present war will
be achieved, and declares the inAexible
determination Of the Russian nation to
carry on the war until conditions shall
have been imposed on the enemy assur-
ing the peace Of Europe and the restor-
alton of right and justice"
Paul N. MilukoH spoke in behalf Of
the Constitutional Democrats. Eve are
convinced" he said, "the accomplish
ment of our principal task-the ac-
QUESTION Of the Straits and Constsn-
tinople-will be guaranteed In good
time, both from a diplomatic and mill.
tary point of view
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
CERMANSREINFORCE.
TROOPS in West.
Prepare Another Attempt
TO Break Through to
French Coast.
HOPE TO RUSH
BRITISH LINES
Allied Forces Maintain Slow,
Steady Advance Along
Belgian Coast.

Paris, Feb. 1O.-The continued mass
ing Of German forces in the north OF
France before the Allies positions
around La Bassee is regarded as a
nrcparation for still another attempt
bv tho Germans to break through 10
the French coast. The British lines
occupy the La e-Bcthune REGION
and it is believed that they VIII DC
made the particular target OF the eA-
pected German rush.
, The engagements recorded III 70
DAVIS official bulletins are OF minor I'M
portance. The Allies, however, are
making a steady though slow ADVANCE
along the Belgian coast. Inc STATE,
ment issued by the War once to7nlgh'
says:
10 we blew up at La Boisseiie tnree
series Of mines, and We succeeded IN
occupying the excavations thus mace
Notwithstanding counter attscA'
which we repulsed with the bayonet'
''In the Argonne there has peeh ar,
tillery firing and the throwing OF
bombs on all sides, particularly IN the
region of Boilante and Begateile. Ac-
cording TO the latest advlces, II Is re-
ported that the Germans nave oe-
iivered a very violent but fruitiess at
tack on the fertilization OF Marie
Therese. -.
"In Lorraine. at La Lisiere, east OF
the forest of Parroy and TO the north
of that forest, our advance posts nave
easily repulsed an attack OF the enemy.
1.-THE minor action TO the northeast
of Manonviller, reported IN the com,
municaton issued at 3 o'clock, ended
in the pursuit Of the Germans by our
Hussars.
an the Vosges. at La Fontenelle
Ban de SapD. an attack by the enemy
has been checked
The bulletin issued earlier in the day
follows:
"Thc day of February 9 saw virtual
" only artillery engagements along
the front. At some places this nght-
ing was fairly spirited, particularly on
the Aisne and in Champagne. Only
one infantry engagement, and this OF
little importance, has been reported.
1t occurred in Lorraine, on the north
east of Manonviller, where one or our
drove back some outposts
Of the enemy on to the town Of Lem
trey"
Berlin, Feb. 10 (by wireless to Lon
dom. Army Headquarters to-day gave
out the following statement:
with the exception Of minor sue
cesses for our troops in the Argonne
and on the west slope Of the Vosges,
near Ban-de- Sapt, and in the Hirzbsch
wood, there is nothing to report from
the western theatre of war"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
LADY LUCARD ASKS
Aid OF AMERICANS
Appeals for Money to Give
Belgians Comforts
and Hospitality.
[By Cable 70 Ths Tribune. ]

London, Feb. 10.-With hundreds Of
Belgian refugees arriving in England
daily from Holland and with private
hospitality nearing exhaustion, an ap-
peal was made to America to-day by
Lady Lugard. founder Of the War Ref
ugee Committee, for funds with which
to meet the situation. To The Tribune
representative she explained that the
restrictions on employment had been
removed. giving large numbers Of Bel
gians Of the working class employment,
but the propertied and professional
classes in many cases we're destitute.
Some had small sums Of money when
they left Belgium during the early
days Of the war, thinking it would last
until peace was declared, but these
funds were now exhausted.
Lady Lugsrd says that the present
appeal is for the hospitality and COM
fort funds. She added: ITO show
you how much need there is for the
comfort fund, fully threescore mar
risges have taken place and in each
case a marriage license had been pur-
chased and in many instances rings
had been bought for the couples"
Lady Lugard asserted that there were
many Of the Belgian court circles des-
titute here, including duchesses and
countesses Harrington House and
two other places are now being occu-
pied by 100 Of the Belgian aristocracy
at the expense Of the hospitality fund,
and it is costing SO 10 a week to care
for each person. She said it was i'm.
possible for them 10 get along on the
maximum refugee allowance, which is
So She said:
at costs $4,000 TO run one Of these
houses six months, and we do not I'M
dertake TO conduct such place unless
We are sure of the money in advance.
know how much America has already
done for the relief OF suffering in Bel
GUM, but ] believe you will continue
to be generous as long as there is suf-
fering.
During the last five months I have
listened daily TO stories that would
move q heart Of stone. A few days
ago one woman, to whom it seemed i'm
possible 20 give the help she needed
for herself and her children, burst into
tears and exclaimed: \ wish the Ger
mans had shot US! II is the only way
OUT"
Lady Lugard explained that there
we're now 100000 Belgian refugees in
Great Britain, 100000 Of whom are in
homes through private hospitality. She
said that number had become panicky
and gone back to Belgium as a result
Of the German threats to tax them il
they remained away. Through 1900
subcommittee she declared that it
was now possible to distribute refugees
systematically throughout the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
JAPAN LOOKS TO
U. S. FOR PEACE
Ambassador Says America
Is Expected to Settle
"All Troubles"

Washington, Feb. 10.-Baron Chinda,
Japanese Ambassador to the United
States, declared tonight at a dinner
given by Secretary Daniels in honor OF
Admiral Dewa, Japanese representative
to the Pansma-Pacihc Exposition, that
Japan was looking to America with
strong confidence for the solution Of
call troubles" His remark was inter-
preted by the other diners as applying
TO the European war.
The dinner was given on the Presl-
Dental yacht Mayhower, and Baron
Chinda spoke in reply to speeches by
Secretaries Daniels and Bryan, in
which they expressed friendship for
Japan and confidence in her hope for
a continuance of friendly relations
with the United States.
The ambassador said he was thank
full for the expression of the secre-
taries and Endorsed fully their hopes
for the continuance of good will and
friendly relations. That their pledges
of friendship should have been made
aboard a man-of-war, he said, added
significance. That a warship should
DC Tldut q A'h'
deeper" =,
Secretary Daniels introduced Ad-
miral Dewa with an address, in which
he declared the United States, as al
ways, was DESTROYS of making Japan
good neighbor and friend. Admiral
Dewa, speaking through his aid, re-
piled with similar expressions.
Secretary Bryan said he hoped that
all citizens and every officer OF the
navy would be willing TO give their
lives for their country ii necessary,
yet he thought it proper that every
person employ means for peace.
Experience makes US pray" he said,
"for times when all questions will be
submitted to reason and not force for
settlement" He added that Americas
faith in Japsns spirit Of peace never
had been shaken, and her desire and
honesty of purpose to live with the
United States friendly neighbor were
never questioned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
BRITISH WANT NO
JOINT PRIZE COURT

London, Feb. without definitely
refusing the suggestion, the Foreign
Office has nevertheless so expressed
its dsapproval Of the proposal for q
joint prize court, TO which one or more
judges might be appointed by the neu-
trail and the allied powers, that there
seems little likelihood Of the adoption
Of the idea.
The matter was raised in the House
Of Commons this afternoon. the sug-
gestion being that such q court might
be instituted in connection with the
Issues arising between Great Britain
and the United States. Neil Primrose,
Under Secretary, speaking in behalf Of
the Foreign Office. said the proposal
involved such fsr-reschine changes in
the British constitutional and judicial
systems and that il would be SO dif-
be easy TO arrange under the present
circumstances
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
BRITAIN'S ANSWER
TO PROTEST READY
Second Reply TO U. S. Note
Fully Outlines Ship
Seizure Policy.

London. Feb. 10.-Great Britain's
second reply 10 the American protest
delivered several weeks ago is COM
pleted, and should be delivered within
few days. II is a document Of great
length, with a full discussion Of the
British position.
While anything like an official sum-
mary is not obtainsble, there Is good
reason 10 believe the Foreign Office, in
compiling this reply, with assistance
from the Admiralty and other depart
ments, has made an effort TO meet
Americas request for definite informs-
ton regarding the British policy, as
we'll ss 70 answer Americas objections
concerning methods of search OF neu-
trail vessels, England's policy concern
ing the ultimate destination or car
goes and other points.
There Is also reason TO believe that
the note will have the same friendly
and frank tone that characterized Sir
Edward Grey's preliminary reply, but
there is no indication that Great Brit
ain yields in any such way as TO bring
negotiations 10 an end. On the con-
trary, this note will probably require
a voluminous American reply.
Although officials seem disinclined
10 make the admission. II is apparent
that since the American note was re-
ccived there has been great improve.
ment regarding the treatment OF
American shipping. Fewer vessels are
brought into ports. and when they are
the searching Is more speedily done.
As a matter Of fact, II has been neces-
sary for the embassy 10 make repre-
sensations about very few vessels since
the beginning of tho year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
lR, Gu, M, Tnhun..l

Iondou. Feb. 10.-The British gov
crrmcnt TODAY announced that the
CARGO OF the American steamship VIII
bclmina would be taken before a prize
court. although the ship would be re-
leased. This constitutes precedent
which means that hereafter food meant
for Germany shall not so through II
the British navy can prevent IT. Inc
Wilhelmina is already virtually dc
tanned, as her cargo viii never ieaNc
the United Kingdom. Both vessel ana
cargo arc now at Falmouth, awaiting
orders from the Admiralty where 10
proceed.
prised at the smallness OF the cargo
which "a scarcely Of more than thou
sand tons Of variegated foodstufs, all
told. The manifest OF the Nilhel-
nina includes a statement by the own
ers that the cargo is destined for the
civilian population of Germany-not
,be government. To the British gov
eminent this makes no difference, IN
view OF Gcrmany's decree, and com
plete justification is found for the
seizure. The case will be presented
with all possible speed 20 the prize
court, but il will probably take two or
three weeks 70 reach settlement
Probably tomorrow the formalltIes OF
seizure will be ordered
The wilhelmina's putting in at Fal-
mouth under the stress OF weather 10
an unexpected diversion in the case,
but makes slight difference in the final
outcome. The British government races
Germany's threatened submarine block
ade with philosophy, and Is taking
measures TO overcome II under any cir
cumstances. England purposes making
such Establishments IN taking precau-
lions that British commerce may pro-
coed with little interference. IL is not
believed that German submarines can
do much damage. The possibility OF the
loss Of few ships is readily Admitted
but the people arc in such a frame
OF mind that the loss Of several vessels
does not worry them.
An investigation of German law
since Gcrmany's threat of submarine
attacks shows that Article 81 OF the
German naval prize regulations spe-
cifcally states that warning 70
prospective prize is essential, and, IN
cidentally, permits the use OF neu-
trail flag. 1t says: "lf the commander
wishes 20 stop ship, he must summon
her TO stop by signal and by sounding
his siren. The ensign and pendant are
20 be shown simultaneously with this
signal. BY night the ensign is TO be
illuminated During the chase 1t IS
not necessary TO show the war flag
ANY merchantile flag may be shown"
The American attitude concerning
the Lusitania incident is highly appre-
ciated here. That it should not be a
subject Of protest is considered only
right It is pointed out that, when
Dewey, at Manila, fred across the
how Of a German ship he explained
the action by declaring the vessel
night have been a Spanisrd leglu-
mstely flying a neutral flag.
The evening papers publish Wash
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
SAY The ORDUNA
FLEW U. S. FLAG
Passengers Assert She
Left Queenstown Under
Stars and Stripes.

When the Cunarder Orduns came into
port yesterday from Liverpool many OF
her passengers declared that she bad
flown the American flag from her taft
rail on the morning Of February l.,
when she left Queenstown on her jour
ney to New York.
Captain Taylor or the 0rduna, when
confronted with the statements Of the
passengers, declined 10 deny or affirm
them, but the local agent OF the line
declared that such an act was impos-
sible. The Orduna's passengers, who
preferred to believe what they saw and
" e ready TO wager sll sorts of money
on their statements, regardless Of the
denials Of the Cunard officials and the
ships officers, said that there was TO
mistake in the position on the ship
from which the American flag was
flown.
1t had been contended that they had
perhaps meant the American ensign on
the foremost, which signifed merely
that the vessel was bound for an Amer
lean port, but this was laughed at by
the insistent travellers.
After the Ordunas passengers had
left the pier Charles p. Sumner, local
agent of the Cunard Line, issued the
shippers statement
"The Orduna," said Captain Taylor,
cleft Liverpool flying the English flag
at the stern and the United States flag,
as customary, at the fore. After leav-
ing Bar Lightship at Liverpool ell flags
were lowered. After leaving Queens
town, for about an hour and a half or
two hours, she did fy q neutral Gag
while she was clearing the Irish coast"
Neither Captain Taylor nor Mr.. Sum
ner would admit that the neutral"
| flag was the ensign of the United
States, as the passengers had declared,
nor would they deny that il was the
/ flag of the Chinese Republic or the
( Swedish emblem.
The incident gave rise yesterday 10
belief in Washington that the Ger
man government had some ground for
! its proclamation of war zone around
the British Isles, on the ground that the
J British Admiralty had issued orders for
British merchantmen to use neutral
colors.
The Orduna raised the American en-
sign on the tsffrsil in place of the
British four days before the Lusitania.
and both incidents occurred of the
Irish coast, close 10 Queenstown.
Leaving Liverpool on January 81, the
0rduDa arrived of Queenstown on the
morning of February I. The Lusitania
left Queenstown at 4:45 p. IN. on Feb
rusry 5 and arrived in Liverpool at 4
a IN on Echruarv *
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
ENGLAND FINANCES
ARMY OF 100000

London, Feb. 10.-After two days OF
debate, during which many matters in
connection with the war we're discussed,
the House OF Commons tonight passed
without division the army estimates
for 100000 men. exclusive Of India,
and also by a "token" vote provided for
C.. pay Of the officers and men. By this
vote the government will receive a
blank check for this purpose.
Replying TO points raised by mem
bers OF the House. Harold J. Tenant.
Parliamentary Under Secretary for
War, said that in the case Of raid on
England General Sir Ian Hamilton was
in command Of a mobile force which
was ready 10 so anywhere ut any time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
BRITISH COURT TO PASS
ON WILHELMINA'S CARGO
Shipment Ordered Seized 10 BE Held tor DeciS'o"
by Prize Trbunal-Ship Forced to
Wait for Repairs.

ington dispatches stating that amer
car notes have been prepared for both
Germany and England; This govern.
went is not disturbed by the prospect
Of any American dispute, feeling that
tbcre is nothing in the situation IN,
yolving serious differences. should i
America object TO the indiscriminIate
usc Of the American flag England is
likely 10 acquiescc, at the same time
nointing out Gcrmany's barbarous
course. This, however. IS in no way ar
official view. Investigation, TO-DAY
showed that since England declared tne
Tortb Sea a military area four Ameri-
can ships have been permitted to pass
through. None has been permanently
held, although all have been looked
over for contraband. Other neutral
vessels carrying cotton also have been
nermitted 70 proceed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
GERMAN SHOUTS AT
u. S. AMBASSADOR

Berlin (vis London, Feb. lo.-While
Ambassador Gerard and a party from
the American Embassy were attending
a theatre last night they were greatly
al Dyed By a man in the audience who
protested because they we're speaking
English. When this man was informed
that his remarks we're directed against
the American Ambassador he began a
loud and violent TRADE against the
United States for permitting the ex-
portation Of arms.
Most of the audience sided with Mr..
Gerard when his identity became
known. and the man was finally
silepced.