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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
RusSia'S MunitiOn Crisis
Now a Thing of the Past

Paris. Feb. s.-"Russia's munition
crisis is now thing Of the past" said
General Polivsneif, Russian Minister Of
War. in an interview with Ludovit
Naudeau, the special correspondent Of
"Le journal" in Russia at is an un-
pleasant memory, but, fortunately, only
a memory.
with regard 70 the troops" the min
lister said. their spirit Is excellent,
thanks to the system of mobilization by
masses which was put into force n
few months ago and 70 the doubling OF
the number of supply depots. At the
present time we have a permanent re
serve OF young recruits large enough
20 enable us to keep all the units up
TO their full strength without having
10 send half-trsined men TO the front.
This is Of great Importance, for 1t has
been observed that the morale Of the
soldier is apt 70 deteriorate when he
sees his company. which originally had
200 or 500 men, reduced TO few
dozen"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
BERLIN RELIEVED
AT SETTLEMENT
Continued from page |

some of the statements Of the Presl-
dent
II answers President Wilson's asser-
lion that the United States has shown
true neutrality by declaring that Pres
ident Wilson's conception of neutrality
has been too formal and literal.
The paper admits the Presidents
riph, 10 svmpathize with Great Brit
ain. but asserts that that feeling has
prevented him from doing justice 70
Germany's position in a grave strug-
gle for national existence. has caused
him 10 form q false Judgment regard
ing Germany's struggle and her means
of conducting il, and owing 10 these
false conclusions he has spoken 10 the
two belligerents IA tone which I'M
doubtedly was not impartial
Believes Presid mt Sincere.
Referring TO tn, Presidents words
that America had introduced no new
INTERPRETATIONS into international re-
lationship. but had adhered clearly to
the meaning Of international docu-
mcnts. the "Frankfurter Zeitung' does
not doubt that the President has this
conviction, but adds:
precisely the fact that he has u Is
q regrettable discovery, for we have
often found his neutrality one-siced,
friendly toward England, little friendly
toward US and our allies. When. ne
praises himself as the guardian of law,
Il NAV be true, according 70 the mere
letter that he called upon both bellig-
erents 10 observe the recognized prin-
ciples OF international law, but that he
did this with equal decision he woulc
= :,,.o1f pordlv assert
AT the beginning Of the war he hsd
an opportunity 20 erect standard OF
international law. firm and indubitable.
That was when the neutrals, upon
Sweden's initiative. appealed to Amer
ica through common action TO assert
the rights Of neutrals in war az sea
II President Wilson had followed THIS
nronosal. international law would have
Jared better than by burning the flame
he has been keeping upon is altar.
"Thc freedom of trade and naviga
ton Of neutrals. guaranteed by inter
national !aW. would newer have beer
strauglcd and hirdcrcd as has been
done by England since The beginning OF
the war. Consequently IT would never
have been necessary 20 conduct su6ma-
rine warfare il the sharpened form
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
DOMINION POLICE
GET TIP OF A PLOT
Told of "Thermic Fuse Material
in Parliament Fire.

Ottawa, Ont. Feb. s.-The Dominion
I'les received to-day ar anonymous
:,eT, written under a Detroit date, but
VIII Cleveland postmark, February 8,
a1night, asserting that the destruc-
ION Of the Parliament building was
"a: result Of plot.
ne letter stated that II the authori-
's could locate certain persons hsv-
g N their possession a thermic fuse
aerial, almost invisible. but capable
!, sustaining q hhlf-pound weight and
...hg a. temperature Of 80 degrees,
y probably would discover the origin
q The fire.
'aage MscTavish and K. A. Pringle
.'nmlissioners appointed 10 Investigate
liz hre, held d preliminary sitting to-
.'y and decided 20 open the inquiry in
ne City Council chamber on Thurs
~ The order in council gives them
iy vide powers and the investigation
i'nlses 10 be OF the most rigid char
ic,er.
me commissioners also will inquire
40 charges Of looting after the fire
vera members OF Parliament re-
tN'so that their desks in portions OF
-s building that escaped destruction
''d been rifed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
U.BOAT ATTACKS TWO
ALLIED WARSHIPS
King Ferdinand and Aids Pay
Visit TO Kaiser.

London. Feb. S-An Austrian subms-
rine attacked two Allied vessels of
Durnzro on Sunday, but its torpedoes
went wide Of the mark. according to
al official announcement issued in
Paris to-day Four Austrian torpedo
boats were also forced to take refuge
al Cattaro by an English cruiser.
a Reuter- dispatch from Sofa states
that King Ferdinand, Premier Radios
lavofF and General Jecof, commander
in-chief of the Bulgarian forces, left
on Monday night for German head
quarters to visit Emperor william, and
afterward Archduke Friedrich, COM
mander- in-chief Of the Austrian armies.
General Jecof will then return to
Bulgaria. King Ferdinand plans to ex-
tend his trip to Coburg. During his
absence the Bulgarian Minister will
exercise the powers Of a regency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
FRENCH FIRE ROUTS
GERMAN INFANTRY
Allies Batteries Rake Marching
TcutOnS Near the AiSne
and the Avre.

London. Feb. s. South Of the Avre
the French dispersed an infantry col
umn near Lassigny. according 70 the
War Office announcement this evening
North Of the Aisne fire Of French bat
teries caused heavy damage TO the
enemy works and north Of. Berry au-
Bsc swept German troops in transit.
At Les Courtes Clauses the French
fred three camouhete, SCATTERING Ger
man works and exploded mine at La
File Morte
In the Vosges, French artillery bonn
barded enemy environments at Storr-
vihr, northwest Of Muenster, and Hirtz-
bach, south of Altkirch. In the after
noon. a long range German gun dropped
three shells on Belfort and it's environs.
Germany army headquarters an
nounced to-day lively artillery activ-
ity 10 the south Of the River Somme
During the night Of February o.
small German trench section was lost.
A French attack delivered yesterday az
ternoon. for which the Allies had pre-
pared by strong artillery fire. was re.
pulsed. During the evening a counter.
attack again put the Germans in full
possession Of their position. A Ger
man aeroplane squadron attacked the
French camp at Poperinghe and thu
English camp between Poperinghe and
Dixmude After frequent fights with
Allied aeroplsnes, which assembled to
defend the camps. the German squad
ron returned without lose.
Berlin, Feb. (by wireless TO Say
Vile, y. Y).-Ssrcastic reviews of the
Franco British offensive movements on
the western front are being published
in the German newspapers
these offensive movements were
ushered in by formal announcements
Of coming victory" the Overseas News
Agency says. according TO Anglo
French newspapers, the great offensive
movement started in November, 1919.
In the spring of 1915 Italian news
papers announced the arrival of 700,-
600 Hindus and 100000 Japanese,
while British newspapers declared that
Germany virtually had asked for peace.
"The beginning Of the real offensive
movement was on March 10, 1915, when
the English attacked and took Neuve
Chapele. The British lost 1851 men,
and used more ammunition than in the
whole Boer War. In April, 1915, the
cratorical preparation for the French
advance was begun. The Figaro said
on April IL: Victory is no more a
hypothesis or a probability, but an
absolute gertrude
Before the beginning of the French
advance. however, the Germans began
advancing at Ypres, on April %, and
on the Dunajec, on May 8, and also IN
the direction of Libsu. The French sd-
vance was begun on September %.
The result was that the French lost
10000 and the English 10000 men.
The French, British and Russians .ex-
cused the failure IS due to bad weather
and now announce solemnly: a vic.
torious advance for the spring Of
1916"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09

plague in Mexico City. His widow re-
turned on the Espersnzs. She hurred
away to the Wsldorf-Astoris, but
friends told how she had nursed her
husband during his Illness. She spent
days and nights q. his bedside and col
Ispsed when he succumbed 70 the fever.
Nearly all of the returning Ameri-
cans said that fear Of the unchecked
typhus and smallpox epidemics had
driven them from the country
"The situation Is almost hopeless,
one Of the refugees said. There Is no
such thing as sanitation in Mexico
City, excep. In the foreign quarter.
The new Health Board seems powerless
and most Of the relief and rescue WORK
Is in tho hands Of foreigners.
Poems Spread Plaques.
"Dr. John D. Davis, the only Ameri-
can on the visiting STAFF Of the Mexico
City Hospital, is doing a wonderful
work for the suffering city. His cam
paign is hindered, however. by lack o.
By the native authorities
There is no strict quarantine and poems
are allowed 20 travel freely, spreading
the fever as they 90.
I'm Tampieo, which is full OF peons
and lower grade foreign workmen.
smallpox is on the increase. Thing
are not SO bad in Vera Cruz, thanks 6.
the new sanitary measures introduce
by engineers from this country sfter
the American occupation. Smsllpoy
cases are rushed 10 an isolated pest.
house as soon as reported, and health
officers fumigste all infected houses"
Railroad travel In Mexico is still
frsught with many difficulties, accord
ing 70 several engineers who lately
took trip through the interior
Armored cars were attached 70 each
end Of the train, they said. and oc-
casionsl shots from snipers added zest
to the trip.
Most Of the Americans predicted tina,
Carranza would not be able TO hold the
country in check, and believed that the
power would eventually fall 20 General
Obregon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
o,;tish Paper Urges tx
AMBASSADOR Be Sent to
End Blockade Issue.
,llSITANIA RESULT
TO ADD TO FRICTION
,,.,rs Americans Have Not For
,otten 1912 and Violation
of Sea Rights.

Feb s-"The Manchester
- IN an editorial, suggests
v,.coun, Bryce. formerly British
.'I .....sor 70 the United States or
80, ! Bslfour, First Lord Of the
,,..,,,l,y. be sent to 'he United States
=. full powers TO adjust the block
.,-over,v with the government
Washington
ia, Guardian" says that the block
,n,,,ion is being crossed through
= :, United States no less persist
- thar the Lusitanis question anu
g. ~ ,,s dispute regarding the latter
lid exclusive attention Will be
~ the blockade. The British
~. are puzzled. II says, that purely
~, .ubieets should create as much
.',',.n,n, as ,he question Of human
~ I'D svs: British opinion has
...,,,.,s,ly overlooked the fact that
s,rnsn diplomacy possessed two great
,s,,nuses over ours.
IN, arst Is that the critical and
80, hostile attitude Of the American
,.,y coward British sea power. as vel
:, u. theories on which 1t Is based Is
,l.vi IS old o. the American nstiOn
..,p Our last var with the United
S.,.r ross out Of N'hst was regsrded
;, America a. ~ sbuse Of our power
=. ,,,. we hsve forgotten the details
=. he United States has not, and both
.,,- and now the United States gov
.--nsr. regards itself os the natural
,,,npiop Of neutral rights. It is i'm
.,,,,bl. 70 exsggerate the influence OF
.,s, historic facts on American policy
VI. rill be remembered that, az the
..-s.,srre Of Paris nifty years ago
vs,,b abolished privsteering' me
IT'D States refused 90 agree on the
,,ound that. although the abolition
~;ri; aid the cause Of humanity IN
r,i. II favored the great naval power :
4; he world a. the expense OF the
wars with q large mercantile marine
h, anal navy. Something Of THIS
.-rdpis influences Americas attitude
.,v,r5 Germany use Of the sub
ain. as an instrument Of war"
I'VE take q very grave view Of the
zevl.i.s into which the whole OF this
ontroyersy may lead US" says. The
Gs,rdisn." I, advocates the sending OF
Tuoun, Bryce as a special envoy 70
,n.rIes and, falling him, OF Mr.. Bal
.sgI
i work that cannot be done too
soon." the newspaper says IN eonciu.
,ior. This IL not merely problem OF
the var; It may affect the whole future
o. the Ergl;sh-speaking people"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
J MORE ZEPPELINS
LOST, IS REPORT
Saw One Rammed Tree and Air
man Bagged Another-Think
Dutch Battery Winged Lie.

Amsterdam. Feb. 9.--The Echo
Beige" publishes a report that two Yep
pelins have been lost near Aph, in
Hainsut
The fret airship collided with a tree
top while returning from raid on
Paris on January 80. The second was
brought down by French airman
within few miles Of the same place.
Tho Hague, Feb. s.-Whether the
German Zeppelin Lie. believed 20 have
been lost in the North Sea, was brought
down by the Dutch battery on the isl
and of Ameland is uncertain, accord
ing TO official reports.
The Zeppelin, the reports state. was
first sighted near Petten. on the North
Holland coast. II was coming from
the sea and entered the three-mile lin
it. Continuing within the three-mi lie
limit and flying low, II followed the
coast line of the islands Texel, Vile
land. Terschelling and Ameland. II
was, accordingly, fred on repeatedly by
coast batteries and warships. The bat
terry on the island of Ameland appsr-
entity hit the Zeppelin. The effect rs
uncertain, owing 70 the FOG. but the
Zeppelin Immediately afterward van
ished seward.
The Dutch newspapers express salts.
faction at the effective maintenance OF
Dutch neutrality. because last autumn
Holland protested 10 Germany against
Zeppelin movements over Dutch terri
tory and, although Germany expressed
regret and promised dlseontinuance'
frequent repetltions not regarded as
intentional have occurred.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
FRENCH AVIATION HEAD OUT
Rene Besnard, Attacked as Incapable.
Resigns Office.

Paris. Feb. S Rene Besnard. Under
Secretary Of State for Aviation and
Acronautics. has resigned.
There has beer hostility toward VI.
Besuard for some time for his conduct
Of his office The campaign against
him was conducted by certain news
papers, which charged that he was in
capable. The government was TO have
been interpellated in tho Chamber OF
Deputies on January IL on the so-called
aviation crisis" but Premier BRAND
urged its postponement, which WAS
agreed 70. on the ground that the mat
ter was trivial and that NJ Besnard
soon would be able 10 show that the
approhcnsions of the would-be inter-
pellators were groundless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09

& Dixon, Sybil Zane, Maurice and Flor
ence Walton. Ralph Morgan and Vivian
Fosnell were the talent Of the matinee.
The programmes were sold by young
women known In society. and the orig
inal Of the cover. by Charles Dana
Gibson, was sold st auction for $50.
The contributions announced yester-
day were: For the Secours National
1882. making a total Of sI33,620. Of
which there were 800 contributions
from the Misses Dorothy and Marjorie
Cheney, Mrs. Mary y. Cheney, ". A.
Burnham and John McKesson, jr.; La
fsyctte Fund. 1895, totslling s110,932,
and tho American Jewish Relief Com
mittee, a total Of $2,50i,s78.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
Peck Acquitted of N. H. Charge.

Walter Peck. charged with suborna-
ton Of perjury in connection with a
personal injury case against the New
Haven Railroad was acquitted by II
iury before Judge Gibbs in the Bronx
County Court last night. Peek was
chief clerk for Thomas ]. O'NeilI. a
LAWYER. and had charge Of the prepare
ton OF EVIDENCE in the case OF James
Fletcher, a lineman for the New Haven,
who was killed by an electric shock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
KAISER'S ZEPPELlNS
NOW NUMBER 80.

Berne, Switzerland. Feb.
8.-Eighiy Zeppelin. are
now IN the German service.
according to reports from
Friedrich.hafcn. where the
Zeppelin works are located.
One Of the latest type that is
having a trial trip this week
is the LZ-95. which is be-
lieved To be the ninety-hfth
in the series since The begin
ming of the war, fifteen hav-
ing been lost.
The newest model is longer
than previous ones and is of
hshlikc shape and tinted
gray. The sondola, are Of
plated steel. Each has SIX
machine guns in its quick
fire battery and apparatus
for throwing bombs and a
new aerial torpedo, which is
about to be put in use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
WAR GIVES FRENCH HEALTH
Army Lost a Man Per Thousand Less
from Disease Last Year Than in 1911.

Paris, Feb. s.-Life in the trenches
is healthier for French soldiers during
the present war than in barracks dur
ing peace times, according 20 official
figures.
Measles. scarlatina, humps, diphthe-
ria and cerebro-spinal meningitis were
more frequent in the army during 1911.
than 1915. These diseases, together
with typhoid and dysentery, averaged
III per thousand men IN 1911, as COM
pared with COP per thousand men last
year
Typhoid and dysentery last year
were somewhat more prevalent, beng.
respectively. A and Is per thousand
men. as compared with l.sS and IL, re
spectiyely. IN 1911.
The army mortality from typhoid
last year was only $50, as compared
with II for each one hundred cases in
1911. owing to improved methods Of
treatment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
RUSSIAN SHIPS SHELL
ANATOLIAN POSITIONS
Coast Batteries Under Attack
Defended by Submarine.

London, Feb. s.--The Russian War
Office statement issued tonight says:
"On the Black Sea our ships success
fully bo'mbarded the Turkish positions
in the coast region. On the Anatolian
coast our torpedo boats had duel with
q Turkish coast battery and were q lso
attacked by a Turkish submarine, but
So tanned no damage. A squadron Of
our hydro -aeroplanes attacked with
bombs a big steamer anchored at Sun
guldaik.
"On the Caucasus front engagements
continue 10 our advantage"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09

forced upon US by Englands reckless
starving-out warfare"
Sees No Casus Bell.
After citing the Presidents words
about the entanglements that may still
arise through vessels being attacked IN
the war zone. the paper expresses the
oniuion that il could hardly have been
the Lusitana question which has IN the
last few days caused dangerous ten
sion in German-American relations.
Nevertheless. II believes that no man
Of common sense can conceive that TWO
great nations. which have thousand
reasons for living At peace with each
other now and in the future, should
ouprrel. even 20 70 war, over this afalr.
Referring TO President Wilson's re-
mark about patience and forbearance
for those who have lost their equlll-
brium through the war, the Prank
fulter Zeitung" sees IN this a concliia-
tory spirit, although IT points out that
IL il not clear who is meant
Germany" continues the paper,
wants from him less of patience and
forhearance than reasonableness and
treatment Of equality with our enemies,
and as President Wilson 10 evidently
disposed 10 come 10 an understanding,
aud az the vital interests OF America
are really not involved in reaching
compromise formula, there should De
10 serious obstacle 70 reaching al
agreement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
BRITISH LIQUOR MEN
BAN RUN; DRINK TEA
Retailers Meet to Fix Prices and
Fail to Sample Goods.
(Dy Cabs 10 The Tribune J

London, Feb. s.-Does Great Britain
feel the war? Here is the answer.
On Monday afternoon a meeting Of
the Borough Of Hampstead Licensed
Victuallers and Beer Sellers Protec-
ton Society was held at the Flask
Tavern, Flask Walk.
After prices had been agreed upon
tea was served.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
ACTORS TO BRAVE SHELLS
flsneh Troupe Will Produce Play at
Front Within Guns Sound.

Paris. Feb s A company from the
French National Theatre left for the
.,tt to-day, 70 give q series Of pro
auctions just back Of the lines for the
entertainment Of men from the
trenches The programme is largely
comic, including an amusing one-set
.ece. The Brgand." by Abraham
Dleyfus. Nine. Bartet will recite
yosms and Nine Marguerite Care, Of
he Opera ComiQue. will sing the
-Nsueillsise" and solos from "Manon." -
The Ministry Of War has provided
;rsnsport for a limited amount Of
scenery.
It is probable that the company will
g. IN every case close enough 10
The front 20 be within sound Of shell
re. but out Of the reach Of projee-
les
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09

New Orleans, Feb. s.--The steamer
Texas Is owned by the Swedish-Ameri-
Mexican Line. of Gothenburg, ac-
cording TO local agents.
The vessel cleared from this port for
Christiania and Gothenburg on January
10 with a miscellaneous cargo valued
at s470,000, including four thousand
bales of cotton, worth s255 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
HOUSE LEAVES PARIS
Wilson's Representative Ends Mission
There and Goes TO England.

Paris. Feb. s.-Colonel f. NJ. House,
President Wilson's representative, .whc
has concluded his conversations here
With various diplomatists and govern
ment officials, left this morning for
England
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
SWEDES ASK REPRISAL
AGAINST GERMANY
Demand Retaliation for Ban
on DYES.

Stockholm. Feb. ;. There IS great
outcrv and demand for rcprisals here
on account Of thc German government
having ordered the cancellation OF al,
contracts with Swedish customers for
aniline dyes unless the customers arc
willing 10 pay four times more than
the contract price Of the dyes and az
the normal value Of the mark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
BURNING LINER SEEKS PORT
Texas Cotton Freighter, with $4,000
Cargo Afre, Makes for kirkwall.

London, Feb. S.-With her cargo OF
cotton on ire, the Swedish steamship
Texas is making for the port Of Kirk
wall, Scotland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK
Sailor browns as Argo. Formerly
Moorhen. Goes Down.

London, Feb. S.-The British steam
ct ArgO has been sunk. One member
Of the crew was lost
The Argo. formerly the Moorhen, was
of 1920 tons and was owned by the
Bristol Steam Navigation Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-09

forced upon US by England's reckless
starving-out warfare"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-30
University Home Coming
attended BY 10000 Texans

Austin. Texas. Nov. 39-The home
coming celebration of the university Of
Texas today was probably one Of the
largest ever attended, there being over
10000 people here from Over various
portions of the state The main streets
of Austin were beautifully decorated
for the occasion. the university cOlors
being the leading color schemes
Many former students are here
mingling with old friends and class
mates The A. and VI. college con
tinsent formed an imposing feature Of
the celebration. nearly 1000 students
coming TO witness the game this after
noon. including the cadet corps.
one of the features of the celebra-
ton was the participation Of 500 Texas
national guardsmen. who came TO spend
Thanksgiving with relatives here The
second Texas infantry band accom-
panied the boys here. and viii play a
concert in the evening on the university
campus
President Vinson is to be rendered n
reception this evening in the senate
cham Der while the students will ten
der a ball TO the visitors tonight in the
hall of the house.