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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03

strong indications of declaration, will
be the same as a command to the men
of the Vaterland and the Pennsylvania
and the Kaiser Wilhelm ii to carry out
a work of destruction.
How the act of destruction Will b.,
consummated is not definitely predicted
along the river front. II has alread..
been reported that the machinery OF
the great ships has been at least par.
TALLY destroyed, but the majority OF
men who discussed the subject yester-
day didn't believe that the German
sailors would stop there. Loyalty to
the Fatherland, il was stated, would
call for more thorough action-either
scuttlng or destruction by explosives:
"You can make up your mind" SAID
a River Street hotel man, that what
ever they do has been ali planned out
long ago. And il will be plenty, too"
This man secuted the idea OF de-
struction by scuttling, advancing. the
plausible argument that as most OF the
ships arc practically aground at low
tide little damage could be done by
this method. 1t was his theory and the
theory Of several others that the work
would be done by explosives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03
AUSTRIAN ENJOYS
STATUS PUZZLES
u. S. OFFICIALS
Tarnowski May Force Decision
To-day by Asking To Be Re-
ceived by Wilson
from Tho Tribune Bureau

Washington, Feb. 2.--Austria's dec
laration of submarine ruthlessness,
paralleling the action of Germany, Is
expected here momentarily..
While awaiting il officials are puz-
zled about the status of Count Adam
Tarnowski, the newly arrived Austrian
Am bussador. lie intended to-day 70
ask an appointment With Secretary
Lansing, to arrange for his official re-
ception by President Wilson, but Of
ficials of the State Department said
tonight they had had no communica-
tion from him.
President Wilson's decision regarding
Germany will apply with equal force to
Austria il that government takes SINH
lar action, and it may therefore be-
come necessary within a few days to
dismiss both the German and Austrian
ambassadors. The propriety of receiy-
ing Count Tarnowski at the White
House in such circumstances is open to
question.
According to custom, Count Tarnowski
must make arrangements for his recep-
tion through the State Department. lie
will go there tomorrow or Monday, IL Is
expected Secretary Lansing at that
time will inform him of what deci-
sion has been reached as to the advisa
bility OF receiving him pending the ar
rival of the Austrian note.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03
U.BOATS SINK EIGHT
SHIPS; a LIVES LOST
Belgian Relief Steamer First Vic.
tim of New Zone Order

London. Feb. Eight ships were
sunk during the second day OF unre-
stricted warfare by German subma-
rines. At least four lives were lost,
and probably more.
The vessels sunk to-day were the
British steamers Ravensbourne. on
which three OF the crew were lost, and
the Essonite, of $50 tons; the British
trawler Violet; the Norwegian steam
ers Portia, 1,i27 tons; Jerv, LIZ tons.
and Hecla. 524 tons; the Spanish
steamer Algeria, ZIG tons, and the
Belgian trawler Marcelle. sunk by gum
fire. Only twelve members of the crew
OF the Algeria we're saved. On the
Jerv, which was blown up, one man
was lost.
The first victim of the new German
submarine policy, according TO official
information, was the Belgian relief
ship Euphrates, the loss of which was
announced yesterday. The Euphrates
had carried cargo of relief supplies
from the United States and was home
ward bound in ballast when she was
torpedoed. Several members of the
crew nave been rescued.
The Euphrates, like all relief ships.
conspicuously displayed the flags of
the Commission for Relief in Belgium
and carried balls at the masthead to
prevent aerial attack. She also carried
the safe conduct of the German Consul
General at Rotterdam.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03
"Germany's Last Card
Up to Wilson, Says Paris

Paris, Feb. 2.-"Germany's Last
Card" is the caption under which sew
eral morning newspapers print Ger
many's note 20 the United States,
Chancellor Won Bethmann- flollweg' s
speech. etc. The editorial comment for
the most part is also along the line
indicated.
Germany had contracted formal en-
gagements with the United States, says
the Petit Parisien." ut is these en-
gagements. continues the newspaper,
that she is violating TO-DAY, so that
it would seem as II she wished TO force
America into 2 rupture Of relations, Tor
it would NOT De easy for President
wilson 20 tolerate such insolent lacer-
alton OF con.rsc. almost solemn.
The German Emperor's game is
clear. lie puts his knife at the throat
OF neutrals 20 force them TO intervene
in the European conflict and TO impose
peace. but the manGuvre may prove a
singularly dangerous one for him. For,
as matter OF fact, he Is driving neu-
trails into the camp Of the Allies by
showing them that their interests are
identical with ours"
"Humanlte," in its comment, says:
"The blockade Of France, England
and Italy by German submarines takes
no account of the established rules OF
international law. 1t will be just what
Germany can make it. Tho note adj
dressed to the United States endeavors
TO Justify 1t in advance by setting forth
that the most atrocious methods OF
warfare. without regard for anybody,
arc really the most humane II they
force the enemy TO sue for peace more
quickly. We know this terrorist argu
mcnt. The Germans have followed
this programme in Belgium, Northern
France and Serbia. The result il that
they have before them coalition more
resolved than ever TO vanquish them
and have turned against themselvc, the
scntimont OF civilized humanity"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03
Five Ships Planned Flight;
Guns Aboard, Is Charge

Providence. K. l., Feb. 1.-The Prov
idence Journal" will say tomorrow;
"The hurried search of ships of the
Hamburg-American Line, the North
German Lloyd and the Austro-Amerl-
can lines made on Thursday by Col
lector Dudley Field Malone, of New
York, and the great increase IN the
numbers of the neutrality squad yes
terday were the result of information
given to the Treasury Department last
Tuesday. to the effect that plot was
being Matched in the German ana Aus
trian consulates in New YORK 10 send
five of these ships to sea and TO az
tempt to sink two others across the
ship channel of the Hudson River.
"The facts with relation to this plot
were turned over TO the Treasury De
partment at the suggestion OF Inc
Providence Journal
Working under direct orders from
Ambassador Won Bernstorf and acting
Ambassador Zwiedinek, OF the Austrian
Embassy, the German and Austrian
Consul Generals in New York called a
meeting of several captains of interned
ships in the Office of the German Con-
sui General on Monday, January Y.
Ships Ordered to Coal
"The coming of Germany's blockade
declaration was known and discussed at
that time. and the captains of the Vat
erland. the President Grant, the Penn
sylvania. the Allemannia and the HIM
alaia, an Austrian ship now anchored
l.
and, were given orders to have their
coal bunkers filled at once, secretly and
by the transfer of coal from other yes
sells, and to get on board these ships
large quantities of sugar, coal, oil and
gasolenc, which had been slowly collect
ed about the various docks for months
Orders were also given at this meet
ing to increase the engine room force
OF each Of the steamers to its full ca
pacity and 70 be ready for sea at a
moments notice. Orders were also
given to the Hamburg American Com
pany TO have a number OF tugs IN read
mess for bringing these vessels out
into midstream every night until fur
ther notice.
AT a secret conference following
this meeting it was also decided that
two other vessels. believed TO be the
Kaiser Wilhelm IL and the Princess
Irene, both lying at Pier , at the
Bremen docks in Hoboken. should be
ready TO move out Immediately after
the escape Of the five ships named, and
be sunk across the Hudson River chan
mel at a point where, side by side, they
could completely obstruct navigation.
Large quantities of carborundum
sand. it is believed on excellent au-
thority, have been placed aboard al
most every one of the Hamburg-Amer-
lean and North German Lloyd vesse Is
other than those mentioned for the
purpose OF wrecking the machinery i'm
mediately after the other ships had
successfully got away.
at is also understood that several
heavy RATS in sections have been built
and placed aboard the Vaterland and
the President Grant. The Journal
information is that quick-fring guns
are concealed in several of these ships
and that among the coal bunkers of the
President Grant and the Pennsylvania
there arc two or three six-inch guns
which could be hauled out and made
ready for service in few hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03

what, under the circumstances, is due
70 their interests and dignity. We
may, however, with perfect propriety
express the opinion that America Is
now faced with precisely the same
situation regarding neutral rights a.
sea as we were with regard to neutral
rights on land when Belgium was IN
vaded.
"The situation is even clearer, for
between US and invaded Belgium was
the sea, but the territory now invaded
by the last German proclamation be-
longs not to one neutral alone but 20
the whole world. If further proof
we're needed that we are acting at sea
as the custodians of neutral rights our
government would be wise to give il.
"To the United States we would
concede much for her cooperation. dur
ing and after the war. Germany's ac-
ton shows she has now got INTO a
state where she does not. care for
American friendship and all 1t means
for the future"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03
Cabinet Expects Serious
Events i'm Near Future"

Washington, Feb. 2.--Nembers Of the
Cabinet, sworr. 20 silence, left the
White House after the Cabinet meeting
to-day with grave faces. One OF them
later sufficiently broke the rule Of
silence 20 say:
.'The near future will develop some
thing very, very serious"
Another gave hint Of the probability
that some overt act might be awaited,
or at least a warning given. by saying:
"The last chance mas not yet gone.
While Germany has announced her pur-
pose, she has not yet carried u into
effect, 80 far - We know
The Cabinet unanimously agreed,
however. that the United Sistes could
under no circumztances cOuntenance
sueb an invasion OF It's rights ~ Ger
many's campaign Of ruthlessness pro
poser.
Neutrals 10 Unite
Co-operation By EOme neutrs!h IS
foyeesst here az a distinct portability
The whole neutral diplomatic corps
RS shown degree Of interest hardly
nD,uroassed during the war. az the
double question 81 involved not only
~ what the United States IN going 70
40. bu. what action their own govern
,nsots will take. Admittedly the action
of part, 81 least, Of the neutra's wiii
he most deeisiyely influenced ~ that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03

there be an immediate break with Germany without waiting
for an overt act shall emonstrance be Dispatched III m
hope that Germany will reconsider?
1t be said upon good authority that by Tar the creates
number Of the Presidents advisers urged him the
advisaby of an immediate break with Germany 1hey nave
pointed out that heretofore all German threats no matter now
horrible have carried out and that there is no reason 10
suppose that the Kaiser will withhold his hand But the
policy of watchfu waiting has become habit IL may oe SET
down as a certainty that decisive action will be taken until
the last possible minute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03
BRYAN WORKING
TO AVERT A BREAK
Continued from page I

be held TO let the common people help
in moulding Official opinion
After reviewing the course OF the
Presidents efforts to bring the Euro
pean nations 10 d discussion OF peace,
I Mr.. Bryan referred 10 the Chief Exec
, Utive's Senate address as IAN epoch
making appeal, which places Woodrow
| Wilson among the nations immortals."
This address presents basis on
which the world may erect peace
which will endure. | dissent from one
part OF il, but that | shall not discuss.
| have not reached the same conclusion
as the President regarding plan to
enforce the peace of Europe. | rather
prefer TO leave the question open.
when this war is over" he contin-
ued, 81 hope international law will be
amended on the basis that peace and
not war is the normal relation between
nations
Every neutral nation is in constal
danger of being drawn into war while
the present conflict lasts. Our sensa-
tioral newspapers have dragged US TO
the verge Of ii on many occasions
The declaration that the time had
come when the Constitution should be
amended to provide that Congress
should not declare war. except in case
OF actual invasion, until the matter
had been referred TO popular refer
endum occasioned great applause.
Should Go Further
81 believe We should 20 further than
our forefsthers did when they vested
the power Of declaring war in Con
gress." said Mr.. Bryan. "Now we
have more faith in the masses. IL rs
becoming more and more necessary TO
consult the voter about the issuance OF
CITY bonds or the sale OF franchise.
SIS il not time TO consult the voter
on a matter which may involve his
very life? The people should be pro-
/ tected from ambitious monarchs'
greedy merchants or excited represen-
| tatives who may plunge them into hos
tilitv without due deliberation.
"I\have read in the papers how IT is
Impossible for US To avoid trouble
/ how war is inevitable continued MI
/ Bryan. But | turn 10 the President
and / find solace and reinsurance.
/ mot an injury that we have suffered
was meant for US. and not one OF those
/ who have inadvertently injured Us was
I our enemy. II is bad enough to fight
} those who hate and wish 70 annihllate
7
| cornpel a nation TO go TO war with us
I IL that nation is not an enemy and does
I rot want war.
"The moment the United States goes
+ 20 war IL steps down from It's high
{ position as the greatest neutral nation
B and forgoes an opportunity to serve
I humanity that never has come TO any
other nation in the history OF the
world. believe that war would be
crime against this nation and against
I the world.
az an enemy attacks us ] would say
eight I'LL the last mars dead, but !
would not send our youth 5000 miles
TO aght European quarrel on Euro
GEAR soil and 70 hll European graves
Il enlargement comes. believe Il
would be the part Of wisdom 70 post
pone final settlement unol aIter tne
present war is concluded. The glory
81 l.sding IN bringing peace | would
not Exchange for az the alories OF al
the nations in the history OF the world"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03
"REMEMBER LUSITANIA" DAY
French Deputy Proposes That All ships
Half-Mast simultaneously

Paris, Feb. IN. Guernier, presl-
dent OF the merchant marine committee
of the chamber, has advanced the pro-
posal that the anniversary of the tor
pedoing Of the Cunard Line steamer
Lusitania be declared legal commemo-
ration day and observed annually by
vessels throughout the world half
masting their flags for victims OF Ger
man submarines.
VI. Guernier recommends that every
where at the same moment, after
signal by wireless, all ships shall cease
communication and send out the
"svenging word, Remember
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03
ALL u. S. AND lNSULAR
PORTS GET WARNINGS

Washington, Feb. Gus
toms collectors at all ports
of the United States, Hawaii
and Porto Rico were In
structed by the Treasury De-
partment to-day to exercise
the utmost vigilance to sec
that neutrality regulations OF
the United States were en-
forced in their ports.
Attention was directed
especially to previous in
struclions to see that no
vessel be permitted to leave
without clearance papers and
that no armed ship be al
lowed to leave without per-
nit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03
BORDER TROOPS HELD
READY FOR TROUBLE
Ell Paso Orders Indicate Prepar
alton bv War Department

FL Paso, Tex, Feb. 2.-Evidence Of
War Department preparations for diff
ticulties was received here tonight,
when General George Bell, jr.. received
orders 10 hold the 18th Cavalry here in
stead of sending it to border duty al
Brownsville and also 70 hold the 9th,
Eth. llth and 18th Cavalry regiments OF
Pershing's army here. The 18th and
18Th we're under orders 20 remain al
Columbus. Army men think the mobil-
ization of troops here is Tor quick
movement when needed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03
u. S. Challenged, Must
Act Firmly, Say British

London, Feb. 2.-In a long editorial
on the German submarine note THE
Westminster Gazette" argues that
Great Britain must meet the new issue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03
Foreses Ships Destruction

These men 40 not say that anything
will happen in the event Of seversnc"
OF diplomatic relations, but they are
sure that a declaration OF war. or even
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03
Must Brave U-Boat Peril
to Reach English Port
of Examination
BRITISH MAY MAKE
CHANGE IN SYSTEM
Increase of Blockade-Run-
ming May Result from
Addition of Dangers

London. Feb. 1.-The danger zones
have created a serious complication
concerning shipping between American
Scandinavian and Dutch ports, owing
TO the British blockade policy, requlr-
ing ships bound eastward or westward
on that route to enter kirkwall. AS
Xirkwall is fifty miles inside the dan
ger zone. American, Dutch and Scandi-
navian ships conforming to the pres
ent regulations cannot avail them-
selves Of the open, mine-free channel
specified in Germany's memorandum
but must run the danger or mine nelas
in reaching Hirkwa!l. -
This difficulty is recognized by the
British authorities, as well as IN Amer
lean and scandinavian shipping circles
and it doubtless will receive attention
from the War Cabinet with - view TO
relieving American and otner SHIPS
from being forced to run serious risks
while seeking examination.
Urge Examination at Sea
Meantime, shipping circles are anx-
iously canvassing what slternatlve can
he nrovided for entering Kirkwall. One
suggestion is that American and
Scandinavian ships be examined at
sea by the British blockade fleet sta
toned between the Farce Islands and
Iceland. This examination at sea would
be attended by many dangers and an
ficulties. but il would be relatively les
dangerous than proceeding across the
German danger zone.
Another alternative suggestion is fof
the examination Of cargoes by the
British agents at American, Scandina-
Wan and Dutch ports before the de-
parture OF vessels. A third suggestion
is for an examination to be made az
some British colonial port, ike Hail
fax. The latter two alternatives are
not considered feasible, however. as 1t
is believed the American government
would not yield on the point OF exam
ination at home ports or in Canada
Cargoes First Approved
Under the present system British
Diplomatic representatives at Washing
ton, Copenhagen and elsewhere issue
certificate of assurance when cargoes
are shown not to be contraband. The
ships thereafter accept the cargoes
backed up by such certificates and stop
at Kirkwall, where the certificate as
sures them quick examination and the
avoidance OF detention at sea.
But, as the system is not compulsory.
steamers continue TO run the risks OF
not putting in at Kirkwall. One Amer
lean ship recently got through the
British blockade and is now at Nor
weyian port. The number Of blockade
runners, however, is comparatively
small, as most of the traffic between
the United States. Scandinavia and
Holland is carried on by three large
transatlantic companies handling pas
sengers and freight and by tramp
steamers which have been consol dated
under one general control in order to
secure uniform observance of the
blockade restriction.
Now that there is German blockade
to the British blockade, neutral ships
will be subjected to double Gordon,
which is expected largely to increase
the dangers and also TO lead to more
blockade running, owing 10 the IN
creased premium for heavy risks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03

as she met others, without counting on
the help of neutrals. II continues:
There is nothing new, Supplying or
unexpected for us in this German step.
For months past we have regarded II
as extremely probable, and the best
brains of the navy have been at work
on it. Our task, of course, is serious,
as Sir Edward Carson First Lord or
the Admiralty warns us, but we can
afford to keep cool heads, with IN
abated confidence in the skill, resource
fulness and bravery of the fleet and
mercantile marine.
Our path is laid out for us, and
it is not for US TO dictate to neutral IS
what they shall do. Let US leave all
dictation 10 the Germans. But for
neutrals as well as for US the case is
clear. Alternatives are few and simple.
"The German move is a challenge and
portent to the whole world. It's sue
cess would end all dreams of stable
7eacc and of league of nations 10
insure it.
These things from henceforth are
at stake not only in the terms of peace
but in the conduct of the war, and II
the neutral world were unable or un-
willing to resent the aifront put upon
il. it would have lost its standing on
all issues after as well as during the
war and would have accepted by de-
fault the total disestablishment of the
whole code of law which guards its
interests"
u. S. Must Decide for Itself
"The Times" says: at is for the
American government and people and
for them alone to take the grave de-
cision that these insolent demands re-
quire. We are not surprised that,
while opinion is unanimous IN reproba-
ton of Germsny's programme. it should
be divided as TO the course to be
adopted.
Counsel or suggestion from the
Allies would be an impertinence 10
Americans. They have now before
them in words which cannot be mis-
taken the full avowal Of the prime
doctrine of militarism and the acts
which it sanctions.
They have lately received an au-
thentic statement of war aims OF the
Allies and the principles underlying
their aims. They can judge which OF
the two creeds, now fighting for sur
vival, comes nearer their own high
ideals of justice and right"
"The Manchester Guardian" says:
Germany has now resumed her lib
erty Of action The situation is anala-
gous TO that which existed at the time
President Wilson threatened 70 break
of relations. which caused Germany
10 yield temporarily.
at is for American citizens 70 decide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-03
Early Offensive Looked For

An early German offensive is ex-
pected on the West front. Hindenburg
hopes to sever the British communlca-
tons by means of submarines and then
launch the grand drive, using troops
and ammunition in an unprecedented
way. lie must live up 10 the ruthless
ness he has demanded on the sea OF
step aside. lie won't worry about re-
serves for the fall campaign, because
Germany has staked everything for a
smashing victory at once or failure in
the attempt. Germany's economic stu
alton prohibits a long campaign.
The beginning OF the great German
effort may be expected in less than a
months time, possibly within a week
All the military observers and CORE
spondents were sent away from the
German front in the west several days
ago. German sviators have been ex-
tremely active. Their patrols have
been constantly attempting raids on the
Anglo-French lines.
February is n poor month 20 begin q
big campaign, but Germany has reached
a point where she cannot delay.