Arizona republican., 1916-10-13
Republican A. p. Leased wirel


 NEW YORK. Oct. 12-With all lights eXtinguished, the steamship Asrfatic of the White Star line, car rying 353 passengers and TS,O0O tons of war munitions, was believed to- night Co he speeding south from this port. well within the three mile zone of safety. Her announced destination was Liverpool and her course to that cIty would lead east from Sandy Hook Apparently she followed in ;ht wake of the freight laden Pan ronia and Minnehaha. The Danish vessel Hellig Olav, more venturesome than the British steamers, took the Casterly course after clearing the bar. They were the first vessels to leave New York for European ports since the sobmarine raid of Sunday.
 The Adriatic left her dock this at- tcrnoon. but after reaching Sandy Hook dropped anchor outside the bar. As night fell. no lights flashe1 aboard ,hc big liner. IL was believed, how ever. that she headed south soon atfer . o'clock No British or French cTuis- CTS which might act as conveys, were sighted. although it was believed they might pick up the liner after she was torced to leave the three mile limit. lt was thought the almost kimultan- cous departure of the Adriatic and the two British freighters mighe be significant
 There were four Americans among the 3S passengers in the AGriatic's urst cabin. Two other American citi- zens. Filipinos. also were aboard. There were no cheery farewells at the pier as the steamer cast off. and fIl fNTr looks. All the lifeboats of the upper tier were uncovered and ready for instant use.
 The Helhg Olav carried about one hundred passengers in her first cabin and second cabins and 25O in the third cabin. One Of the passenger&was L. C. Helveg-Larsen. former governor of tho Danish West Indies
 Captain l.. Hoist said just before sailing. that he had had no orders to change his course during his trip. The steamer has a large cargo of grain.
 The investigation Of Germanv's sub- marine operations off Nantucket ap- arentlv has cased the minds of Of ficials here. but it was said authori 'ntivelv tonight that should the sitIa @ :ior develop prolonged. damage to American trade in the Atlantic or any similar injury Co vital American inter- csfs. a broad issue might be raised trauscending the specific questions of international law discussed in conrcc- ton with the U-boat raid. One higt official expressed the view that tr' unprecedented situation involves questions which can be considered on ly tn an extra legal light.
 The sinking of the Dutch steamer Tlo0mers diik flying neutral flag anl plying between two neutral ports is understood 10 he one of the con alterations hat has led officials t view with apprehension the future Q submarine opera tions off American shores What measures Germany ma contemplate against neutr1l trade ou of American norts is a matter o lively speculation. Regarding th IlooEersdiik case specifically, how ever thp state deparment is under stood to feel that this governmen hne no cause for complaint.
 So fir the department has made n' extensive investigation of the effec sf he Nantucket raid on America trade. and is expected 10 consider tha incident solely on its merits as q individual case in international law Should snch raids continue, however the resultant restraints on America