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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
STORY THAT THE PRESIDENT
TALKED FAVORABLY OF WAR
DENIED BY SENATOR, STONE

Declaring he had been informed the President had told
of the United
against Germany might render great service humanity and
might the end by Senator of Okla
homa today defended his warning resolution
know that this report true" said Senator
Gore "but feared might be the truth And justified
offering my resolution Stone Missouri and
Senator Kern of Indiana will deny the truth statement
that the President said might be ungraefu their de-
nal will be satisfactory me-
Senator Stone made vehement denial He that the
said him or his hearing that such war
might be ungrateful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
PRESIDENT DONATES $1,000.
Goes to Ellen Wilson Memorial for
Educating Mountain Youths.

ATLANTA, Ga. March 1.-Donation
of $1,000 by President Wilson to the
Ellen Wilson memorial for the educa- :
tion of the mountain youth of the
south is announced in a story publish
ed by the Atlanta Constitution. The
Presidents first wife had shown much
interest in education of children in the
mountain sections of the south, and the
organization to stimulate this work
was formed shortly after her death as
a memorial to her.
In letter to Mrs. W. S. Elkin OF
Atlanta, chairman Of the national ad-
miuistrative board of the memorial |
organization, Mrs. Edith Boiling Wilson
inclosed the Presidents personal check
for $1,000. and requested that the gift
be placed in a fund being raised to
award scholarships at mountain
schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
BALTIMORE LOSES IN ROBBERY.
Thousands of Dollars in Securities
From That City in Stolen Pouches.

NEW YORK, March 2.--Thousa nds of
dollars worth of miscellaneous securi-
ties consigned TO Potter, Choa,e e.
Prentice, members of the New York
Stock Exchange. were sent from BaIti-
more in the four registered mail
pouches stolen from an automobile
truck on a ferryboat here last Satur-
day. The marketable value of the
stocks and bonds was not given, but
payment on them has been stopped.
The New York Trust Company an
and Texas railway gold bonds mailed
them from Baltimore were missing.
SO far as can be learned post office
inspectors have made little progress in
their investigation of the robbery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
SHIPS TO Be ARMED,
ITALY INFORMS us.
Merchantmen Will Continue
to Defy German and Aus
trian DEGREES.

ROME, March I. Via Paris.
March /. $50 pm. (delaved)--
The Italian ambassador at Wash
ington, Count Macchi. has been
instructed to notify the American
government that Notwithstanding
the German and Austrian DEGREES
regarding the sinking of armed
merchantmen Italian merchant
men will continue to carry arma-
mcnt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
Saw Two Presidents Shot.

DOVER, N. H.. March '2:-Col. Everett
10. Foss, formerly newspaper. pub,
Usher Of this city. who claimed the
disti ,ction of being the only man to
witness the assassination of two Pres
idents, has died. He was at Ford s
Theater when. Lincoln was shot and
also was present at the shooting of
GARFIELD. He received his title of COL
onel by appointmen ~to the STAFF of the
Governor of Minnesota while engaged
in newspaper work in ST.. Paul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02

The House democratic leaders still continued
holding meeting the foreign affairs
o'clock this morning postponed until this afternoon
Immediately Senate convened Senator Stone chairman
OF the foreign relations the Senate careul
prepared urging that the Senate Immediately de
claring himself ready with the President obtaining
the proposed warning Americans.
He said he clearly the the
President dealing with Germany the submarine question
while the position of Congress underlined
But while declaring himself for Senator Stone expressed
his solemn opinion that international law governing
merchantmen today invalid and obsolete which
He suggested that
hour the question of the warning resolution
In he said he would perfect
which would the situation
LODGE SUPPORTS THE PRESIDENT
Agnng himself squaey with President Lodge
of Massachusetts, ranking republican member of the foreign
urged the Senate the Gore resolution
without delay. He insisted that it party question:
the Congress dispose of the precise
which the issue has been raised between the President
Congress.
No resolution be drawn said Senator Lodge which w.
successfully evad get rid of this issue the President
he ought o have Congress-
Declaring that the grave which Congress
of the President
compelled face naggn lin foreign power
which he negotiating, Senator Williams Mississippi
agned the Americans who have sought hamper the President
dealing with the foreign situation.
Shall sing America First, shall sing Deuchland Uber
Allies: asked Senator Williams.
SEEKS SUPPORT OF REPUBLICANS
Wilson and Republican Leader the
the attitude republicans the
o'clock afternoon. the Pres idents request.
President intends place the quarey the re-
publcans in an gain their support.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
Representative Morrison Ex.
poses Shams in Second
Speech in Eight Years.
Mr.. COX MAKES A FIGHT
FOR "ACTUAL EXPENSES"
Twenty Cent Rate Is Adhered To
by Large Majority After
Sharp Debate.

REPRESENTATIVE Morrison OF
Indiana. one OF the great orators
OF the House, today forced I,
show down on the congressional
mileage row, and i'll one of the
best speeches heard on the sub
iect OF slams and pretense III
many a long day put a quick I'm
ish to the annual farce wherein
alleged economists endeavor to
cut the mileage allowance for
congressman from 20 cents mile
to 5 cents, or actual expenses, or
nothing at all.
Representative Morrison has
made two speeches in his eight
wears in Congress. Todays ef-
fort was his second. His first
speech was on the subject OF
mileage bluffs and shams about a
year ago. and today he reminded
the House that the men who
made the most noise against mile
age on the House floor were al
ways the first ones at the Win
dow when the mileage checks
were being distributed. His
speech was a pure calling OF
bluffs, and he succeeded remark
ably we'll, amid the cheers OF a
very crowded attendance Of men,
bers. .--
The speech was made within an hour
after the legislative. executive and ju-
dicia1 appropriation bill was taken up
for discussion under the five-minute
rule. Representative Borland. author
of the provision for making clerks
work an extra. hour without compen-
sation, had prominent seat in the
House, but his provision will not be
reached for several days The mileage
question remains exactly where 1t has
been for years, as the House sustained
the mileage of senators at the twenty
cent rate and for Representatives at
the same figure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
RUM" PROVES FATAL.
Three Portuguese Sailors Die After
Drinking on German Steamer

LONDON. March 2.--Three members
of a crew of Portuguese sailors who
were placed aboard the German steam
er Schwarzburg are dead'as a result of
drinking from bottle labeled Rum"
says dispatch from Ponta Delgada,
Azores. to Reuters Telegram Company,
and three others are in serious con-
diton. Two of the men died instantly,
and the other died in a hospital.
1t is proba BILE that the SchwarzburG,
which was last reported at st. Michaels,
Azores. is one of the ships seized by
the Portuguese government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
Challenges His Colleagues.

Up jumped Representative Morrison
of Indiana. who made startling
speech a year ago. calling bluffs right
and left. He told the House that il
members meant il they should defeat
the whole bill rather than accept 20
cents a mile. otherwise. he said. the
whole thing is a mockery.
There are not ten men here. who
believe we are being paid too much"
he said. but il they are in earnest let
them strike down the salaries. Per-
haps the people back home will then
believe they are not =. worth. more.
After this vote is taken a lot of us
lContinued on Second PAGE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
CARMEN SYLVIA DYING.
Queen Mother Elizabeth of Rumania
Sinking Rapidly of Pneumonia.

BERLIN. March =. by wireless to
Sayville.-Dispatche from Bucharest
state that the Queen Mother Elizabeth
of Runlsnia is i'll with pneumonia and
is sinking rapidly. Six physicians
were summoned today and declared that
her condition was hopeless.
Queen Elizabeth, widely known un-
der her pen name of Carmen sylvia, is
seventy-three years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
Agree That the Diplomatic Situation
Calls for Immediate Action
By Congress.
President Wilson Seeks Republican Support, While House
Democrats Continue to Evade Bringing
Issue to a TEST.

demand that Congress without delay the
whether United should her
off merchant vessels OF the belgerents voiced the Senate
today by democratic and republican leaders.
The discussion the grave situation confronting the
sprung sky. firing of the delay
this Question House. which days has had before
the Presidents without acting administration
leaders the ball rolling in the Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
Questions Members Sincerity.

"They voted to reduce mileage" he
said, "and at the same time they pray
ed to God that the Senate would
restore it, He said the members
are either entitled to 20 cents a mile
son Why taxpayers should pay the way
of congressman.
"Eitber eliminate these or have the
courage to vote for the proper allow
ance to bring your wives and children
here for the man who does not bring
his family here sometimes is criti-
cised.
Representative Sisson of Mississippi.
a member of the subcommittee in
charge of the bill. reminded the House
that the principle of mileage was based
on the fact that the First Congress
determined that every man should re-
ceive equal pay, and that none should
be penalized because Of living a long
distance from the capital.
Representative Barnhart of Indiana
threw cold water on the Ave cents a
mile idea, but advocated a basis of
actual expenses.
Representative Cox seemed to be net
tied at Representative Howards sug-
pestion that some House members
hope that the upper body would re-
store the twenty -cent-a mile basis. He
said that Mr. Howard seemed to be a
mind reader
Representative Howard said in reply
he had seen men vote for increase in
mileage on a rising vote, where no rec
ord is kept and that those same men
had voted against twenty-cent mileage
when yea and nay vote was called.
Repressntatives d,ss Dupre .% e., Of Louisiana
while the light holds out to burn
The vilest sinner may return"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
SPIRITED ATTACKS
MADE UPON FRENCH
|NFRESNESSECT|0N
Paris Claims to Have Driven
Enemy Out of Occupied
Positions.
DIFFICULTY FOR TEUTONS
IN FURTHER ADVANCES
Gen. Joffre's Men on Meuse Heights
Command the Woevre
Plain.
LARGE OPERATIONS EXPECTED
Allies Are Prepared for Any Even,
Qualities, Says Report-German
Losses Placed at Between
125.OOO and 10000.

LONDON. March o.-.After a
hull in infantry operations in the
vicinity OF Nerdun since the early
part OF the week there has been
resumption OF the German OF
iensive in the Woevre region. 4
violent bombardment was fol-
lowed by a spirited attack on
the French at I'resnes, ten miles
southeast OF Nerdun. Paris re-
ports the driving out OF the Ger
mans from the few positions
which they succeeded in pene-
tratinS in their assault.
The new attack gives color to
what seems to be the prevailing
military opinion in Paris that the
German offensive at Nerdun had
merely halted. 1t also calls par
tlcular attention to the Woevre
region, where the Teutons have
advanced along line south of
Fort Douaumont we'll to the base
of the Meuse heights as far as
Conbres, twelve miles southeast
OF Ferdun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
SEEKS SUPPORT OF REPUBLICANS
HOUSE IS GOING SLOW
ON ARMED SHIP ISSUE

In the face of the demand by the
President of the United States for
direct vote on the submarine conten-
tion. the House of Representatives op-
Grated entirely on low gear today and
steadfastly refused to be drawn into
discussion OF the situation. The for
eien affairs committee. which last
night initiated the policy Of the slow
est progress possible. in the hope the
tension would soon tire itself out, to-
day followed this policy assiduously by
postponing the meeting called for 1880
m. until late in the afternoon.
Congress settled down today to a
slow grind on the matter, and although
there was talk of the President wear
ing out tno opposition. the men who
have the oppositions battles to fight
eritted their teeth and frightened up
contest.
Republicans Are Waiting
The republican attitude is one of
waiting.
There is no reason why we should
rusb in" is the expression used to de-
scribe the republican position.
The democratic leaders who favor
the President are authority for the
statement that it would be easier to
bring the matter to vote today than
it was yesterday. Exactly where they
get their light was Il hard matter to
discover, as private conversations of
men on the other side of the fence
showed as stiff set Of backbones as
fn1
long time.
Both sides are watching for a fuke.
hoping to guard against any accident
that will be fatal to their cause. Re-
portS of various test votes. coming
from different sides OF the controversy.
showed wide difference of opinion. =.
White House statement that the
CONTINUED on Second Page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
Raiders Chief Dependence.

AMSTERDAM. March Capt. Per-
sius, naval expert of the Berliner Taee-
blatt. discussing in that newspaper the
new German campaign against mer-
chant shipping, makes the assertion
that 1t will be carried out. not so much
through the medium of submarines
whose activities are hampered by dip
lomatic difficulties. as through disguised
commerce raiders like the. Moewe.
which has already sunk number of
vessels of the allies and which sent the
.Appam to Newport News with a prize
crew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
SENATE CLEARS TRACK .
FOR VOTE ON WARNING

senator Stone at the opening of the
senate session today proposed an ad-
Journment to take the Senate out of
recess. in which it has been working
SO as to clear the parliamentary situa-
ton Tor vote on a resolution of
warning against travel on armed shirs.
Senator Stone made the suggestion
after a conference with administration
leaders. who decided the situation in
the House was so complex. with pos
sibility of delay, that they would not
wait for vote there, but would go
ahead in the Senate, where they are
confident the administration reso-
lutions can be defeated.
Senator James, one of the adminis-
tration supporters. said:
"it has been decided to bring the
resolution up for action as soon as pos
sible. but probably not today. We
have got the votes in the Senate to
smash it,
Stone Outlines Position.
Senator Stone from the floor an
nounced that he and President Wilson
were not in accord on the issue
II desire to state the international
situation 1 understand it," said Sem
ator Stone.
"A sharp issue has been defined be-
tween Germany and Great Britain an
to the status of armed merchantmen.
Germany contends that armed rner-
chant vessels are the equivalent of
auxiliary war vessels. and has an
her policy to he that. after
March l. armed merchantmen would lie
warships and subject TO
the rules OF war.
ION the other hand, Great Britain con-
tends that under international law
have the right to be arm
ed for defensive purposes and that
armed merchantmen are entitled under.
the law to the same immunity as un-
armed ships. without regard to cargo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
Other Reasons Assigned.

President King of the railway COM
pany stated today that there is no
such connection whatever and that ali
the men let out had been discharged
before the company had any inklins
of the movement on foot and for other
and adequate reasons.
The committeeman contended that, of
the deputation to the Capita, Traction
Company, l.. P. Morris was discharged
yesterday after the presentation Of the
agreement, r. II. Melton this morning
and A. T. Sweeney. one of the first
employees to become active, February
IS. and that their release is obviously
due to their activities in the new
branch.
]. H. Hanna. general manager of the
Capital Traction Company. today stated
that all three were let out only because
not considered suita BILE servants of the
company. and that in one case because
complaints had been made against the
man. Mr.. Morris, said Mr.. Hanna. was
told he was no longer wanted before
the company knew either Of the exist
ence of the association or his connec-
tion Herewith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02

Our Navy and "The Sea Problem
The game of keeping the navy up to the mark and
comparable to the nvies of other nations is thrilling
You will find this article III The Sunday Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
Mr.. Cox Renews Attack.

AS soon as the bill was taken up
Representative Cox of Indiana intro
duced his annual fireworks on the mile
age subject In effect he reoffered his
amendment of several years past pro-
viding for actual expenses instead of
20 cents i mile. He then touched on
the Borland rider, saying the only
grounds of defense for the added
hour" provision ~ economy. and ar
gued that the country never needed
econor,: more than now. He hitched
mileag. and the time. of clerks to-
gether, and argued that mileage should
be reduced and clerks should be made
to work longer without added pay.
Chairman Byrns said he had always
been in favor of mileage reduction. and
lid that the Senate had always mark
ed the mileage up to 20 cents after the
House, in violent discussion. had cut it
down. For that reason. sa id Chairman
Byrns. il seemed useless to endeavor to
make a reduction in the House.
Chairman Byrns said he had intro
duced a mileage reduction bill. which
had been referred to the committee on
mileage.
Representative Howard of Georgia Of
fered substitute amendment to strik e
out the entire mileage allowance for SEN
ators and representatives. He point ed
his finger at many members and charg-
ed them with demagoguery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
Other Financial Benefits.

Mr. Hanna stated that he had asked
one of the committeeman if he had any
complaints to make of his treatment by
the company and was assured that there
was none. Officials of both companies
seem to feel that the men in their en-
ploy are the recipients of financial bene-
fits of considerable extent and not en-
braced in the wage scale which the agree
ment desires be raised. For example,
the Capital Traction Company gives a
certain proportion OF it's men yearly
bonuses Of from s25 to 500, and it is
stated that some 80 per cent of the en-
pioyes are thus benefited each year. The
Washington Railway and Electric has in
force an arrangement by which certain
classes in its service receive yearly a per-
centage Of its net earnings.
Federal Watchmen's Union, No. 1864
with 100 members. and Bakery Sales
mems. No. SO. with 33n members, both
of this city. at meetings last night
passed resolutions approving the action
of Division No. 6s9 of the .Amalgamate ed
Association of Street and Electric Rail-
way Employees ithe new local branch)
i'll it's endeaVor to obtain increased
pay. shorter working hours and bet :
ter working conditions and promising
any help which they may be able to
give.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
Larger Operations Expected.

II is believed in many quarters that
the attack on Nerdun was only a nre
1iminary to operations on q much Iarp
or scale for the purpose of trying TO
crush the French once and for al,
However that may be. il is affirmed
that Gen. Joffre is fully prepared for
all cventualities. So far only the local
French reserves have been called upon
st ferdun. the great general reserve
forces remaining intact for use in re-
pelling other heavy onsiaughts or for
carrying out great counter attack
hen the opportune moment comes.
The question is raised as to whether
the next German attack will again he
at Nerdun or along the front from the
.somme 10 the Aisne. as IL is known
that the Germans have been making
prepa ratious along the latter lines ,he
southern limit of which is many miles
nearer to Paris than y EertiuIl
These preparations. however are not
80 elaborate as those which had been
made for Verdun. and should the Ger.
mans attempt the latter pIan the military
observers say they wpuld be liable to
flank attack by. the British in Artois
and Flanders.
Two valleys lead to verdun from the
plain. Both are blocked by Forts des
Iavannes and RoZellier and everywhere
eise the infantry would face thickly
wooded heights with a straight dron
| 81 20 feet. The Germans would have
Itere., however. all the resources Of Metz
Iwithin easy reach
Thinks Offensive Is On.
| The London Times military corre-
irpondent analyzing the situation around
' esdun declares his belief that the long
expected bigger offensive has begun, al
though he doubts whether Verdun is to
lie the real point of the great attack
He further declares emphaticaliy that no
front is impenetrabie in the face of a
modern artillery attack. but he believes
that the allies cue is Ito keep cool. to be
CONTINUED ON Second Page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
German Losses Reported Huge.

Estimates of the German losses In
the offensive are running high in en-
'ente quarters. one from Paris pracino.
them at between rs, 600 and $50 coo
one-third of the German effectives. An
accounts from German sources. how
ever. have declared that the casualties
or the attacking armies were surpris-
ingly small.
Inc exact figures of the French
1osses at Nerdun have been given tn
me committee of military affairs of
The chamber Of deputies by Col Bouca
BELLE. chief secretary to Gen GaIlieni-
minister of war. 1t is stated that they
were not high.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
WEATHER.

Partly overcast and colder tonight.
Tomorrow cloudy and colder; lowest
temperature tonight about "a degrees;
moderate north winds.
Temperature for twenty-four hours.
ending . pm. Highest, A. at pm.
today; lowest. 80, at am. today.
F'uffreport on page Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
BRITISH CAPTURE
GERMAN RAIDER
Doubt as to Whether Vessel Is
the MoeWe or the
Cruiser Room.

BCENOS AIRES, March 2-Pfess dis.
patches from Montevideo say that A
steamer arriving from Europe inter
cepted near the coast of Brazil wire
less message stating that British cruis
ers had captured the German auxiliary
cruiser Moewe.
Ihe Moewe, it is said, was taken by
the British cruisers to Trinity Island.
The American steamer Santa Barbara
has arrived at Montevideo, her cap
tain making the announcement that a
French cruiser which put out from
Dakar. on the west coast of Africa.
encountered German raider, name
not given, and opened fire on her. I'm
der cover of darkness the German ship
got away. She was, however, damas
on her upper works by the French fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-02
Some Doubt as to Identity.

There is some doubt, however, as to the
identity of the German vessel reported
to have been captured. Another yer-
sion Of the account is that the vessel
in question is the German cruiser Room.
The Moewe Airat came into promi-
nence with the arrival at Hampton
roads several weeks ago Of the British
steamship Appam In charge of a Ger
man prize crew. She brought word of A
mysterious German commerce raider. the
Moewe, which was roaming the seas
and had captured and sunk seven British
merchantmen and admiralty TRANSPORTS
in addition to capturing the Appam,