The daily star-mirror., 1915-02-11
AMERICAN VESSEL SUNK
BY RUSSIAN WARSHIP
REPORTED THAT THE ''WASHINGTON'' WENT
DOWN IN BLACK SEA
British Want to ParayZe German Commerce-Air-
men Active on Both Sides-Russans
in Full Retreat
(By United Press

(By United Press
BERLIN, Feb. 11.-Semi- official ad-
vices from Constantinople say that the
American steamship Washington, while
flying the American flag, was sunk in
the Black Sea by Russian warships.
No mention is made of the fate of the
crew.
England Seeks No Peace
| LONDON, Feb. 11.-England and her
allies see no likelihood of an opening
which will lead to early peace with
| Germany and Austria Foreign Min
lister Grey made this plain in the House
of Commons today. Responding to the
question by labor member as to what
terms the allies were willing to Of
| fer Germany and Austria at present,
Gray said, "The recent public utter
ances of Germany have not given us
any reason to suppose that the object
| of the questioners would be promoted
| by adopting the course suggested or
| by outlining tentative terms of peace
| A small group of labor members of
he House advocated sounding Germany
on the question of peace. Grey's senti-
ment is construed as indicating that
Germany has no desire to consider a
peace proposal at present. al.
To ParaIyze German Commerce
LONDON, Feb. 11-Premier Asquith
announced that the House Of Com
mons of the British government is con-
sidering drastic measures for the par
alyzing of German commerce, saying
that the recent fragrant breaches of the:
rules of international warfare made.
such action necessary. While the
premier did not disclose the action
contemplated it is generally understood
that the German submarine blockade of
the English coast will be followed by
the actual blockade of teh German
coast by the English fleet
Air Men VigiIant
PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE bombardment
of trenches by the airmen on both sides
along the entire line of northern
France and Flanders is announced by
the war office. Aviators are signaling
the range to artillerymen who are
keeping their guns constantly in ac-
ton. From the. sea to the Champagne
region, both sides are using artillery
strength. Many villages and towns in
the rear of the actual fighting are suf-
fering. The Germans were repulsed
at Mesnilles, in the Burlus region.
Russians on the Run
VIENNA, Feb. 1.-THE Russians
are in full retreat from Bukovina
The Austro-German forces have driv-
en- them beyond Zucozawa, and the
Slavs are retreating along the whole
line, although offering stubborn re-
sistance. These claims are made by
the Austrian war office. 1t is declar-
ed that series of victories has been
achieved by the Germans The battle
continues in the Carpathian passes.
The sanguinary character of it has
been scarcely lessened.
Germans Make Gains
BERLIN, Feb. 11-FuFther German
gains in the Argonnes district and sat
isfactory progress in the east are claim
ed by the war office. Six officers and
$40 men were captured in the Argonnes
district by the Germans in the course
of today's fighting, the statement said.
American Sarge Seized
FALMOUTH, Feb. ia cargo of
food stuffs carried by the American
steamer Wilhelmina and destined for
Germany has been seized by the Brit
ish government. The officials of the
port took possession of the steamer.
The cargo is being unloaded. The final
of the food will be de-
termined by the prize court. The
steamer will not be seized. 1t may sail
as soon as the cargo is removed.