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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05

John Davis, Columbus. Miss: Evans
Orville Mc<im, William Brown. both
OF New York; Walter Aberlc Edward
Brennan, both of Brooklyn: Albert De-
pew of New York; Arthur Thine. VIII
liam Kennedy, both OF brooklyn:
Frank DAILY, indianapolis: Edward
Roche. New York; Helms Rein. Idaho:
Joseph Sigismonde. New York: John
Newberg. Jersey CITY: Harry I.a Verre.
New York: Suly West. New York: Al
bert Feroli. John Carlo. Edward Mall
lon, John Marco, Dun Goodwir. Arthur
Field, John Smith, all of New
York; Arthur Gilmore Providence:
Frank Taylor. John Hardy. VIII
liam Adams Of Brooklyn: Louis
Hithmouth. Jersey (O: Joseph
Blake, Brooklyn; Charles Og,an. James
Sims. Martin Connolly. New York; John
Mccarthy. New Bedford: Bill MckclIar,
Watertown: John Hutchinson. Newton;
Evans Williams. New York: Kcemes
Madigans. Brooklyn: Edward Clark Of
Dallas; Frank McIiughes. Pat shea.
Thomas McFarren Of New York: James
Parker. New Jersey; John Allen. New
York; Finciah Edge. New Bedford;
Thomas Martin. Brooklyn: Charles
Scott, New York; John q. Bourlc, New
Jersey; Richard Donnollin, New York:
John Ryan, New York; George Fields.
Philadelphia.
Steamer Mount Temple. Veterinary
Zabriskle, Englewood. y. J.: McGrenI.
Boston: John Glomann, Cambridge.
Mass; Harry Gilmore. Minnesota: Ray
mond Gilbert Pennington. y. H.: Har-
old Hinkley. Kennebec.
steamer Voltairc: Dr. Henry Snyder,
Norfolk. We; David Harrington address
not given.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05

ltary committee ready with the current
army bill carrying 275,oOOOO0 subject
however, to any change that exigencies
may demand
Under existing law the President
mas authority to increase the regular
army to full war strength of 900
officers and men in case of war or
threatened war. He also has authority
to call on the National Guard, now
having some 10000 available men.
Emergency military defense changes
will be urged in case of hostilities.
Champions of universal military SER
vice already are advocating the pend
ing measures on that subject.
Rushing Legislation
While awaiting developments both
drive on general legislation. The SEN
ate will continue with the agricultural
bill and at 4 o'clock tomorrow after
noon will proceed to vote in an at
tempt to pass the immigration bill over
President Wilson's veto. The House
overrode the veto last week.
Administration leaders hope to pre-
vent discussion of international issues.
They are somewhat disturbed, how
ever. lest tranquility may be dis
turbed by agitation from the pacifists
element in Congress. Efforts to arouse
sentiment against American participa-
ton in the war are expected to come
from the so-called Bryan" or pa
cifst" group and Mr.. Bryan's pres
ence in Washington and utterances on
this subject yesterday and today to-
gether with the arrival tonight of
Henry Ford, have served to increase
apprehension in this regard. Mr..
Bryan, who has some following in
both branches of Congress, has been
urging various alternatives, including
a referendum on the question of war
with Germany. In view of this agita-
ton administration leaders would not
be surprised to have the issue raised
by the introduction of resolution en-
bodying the Bryan ideas.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05
Harold I Hinckley Of
Kennebec' Is T risoner
Taken by German Raider

Washington, Feb. 4.-One of the most
serious collateral issues pending between
the United States and Germany when
diplomatic relations were broken involves
the status of 80 Americans taken by the
German raider from the British steamers
Georgic, Mount Temple and Votaire and
held now in German prison camps.
Among the last diplomatic exchanges
before the break was demand from the
United States that the Americans be re-
leased 1t is assumed that the Spanish
ambassador, when he takes over Aneri-
can interests, will continue the negotia-
tions begun by Ambassador Gerard 5"
far Germany has shown no disposition to
WELD. contending that as paid members
of the crews of armed enemy merchant
men the Americans had no immunity.
Gerard Gives. Their Names
This dispatch from Mr.. Gerard was
made public Saturday Light by the state
department.
Foreign Office has sent me following
names of persons from crews OF destroy
ed. armed English merchant ships Geor-
gic. Mount Temple and Noltalre VINO
claim to be American citizens. All ex-
cept two doctors. -Sayder and Davis, and
two veterinaries Zambriskie and Nc
Kim, are in prison camp at Duelman In
Westfalen The doctors and veterinaries
probably will be taken tomorrow to the
temporary camps at Karlsruhe.
Names and places of residence fol-
low:
steamer Georgia: Harry Middleton,
Toledo: William Hutchins, New York;
John Brady, John Mccarthy, Harry
Hvnes, Peter Gallagher, all of New
York: Walter Moffat, Brooklyn: DR..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05
CONFINE CREWS
AT PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, Feb. 4-Upon' instruc-
tions from Washington, w. II. Berry,
collector of the port, tonight ordered
the officers and crews of the German
liners Prinz Osker and Rhaetla ana
the Austrian merchantmen Franconla
confined TO their vessels. me guaru
about the ships was materially IN
creased after the order became eI-
fective. The three crews aggregate
about so men. Officials at the Phila-
dlephia navy yard today broke the
censorship placed over their activities
long enough to deny the reported at
tempt to scuttle the torpedoboat de-
stroyer Jacob Jones. In his deniai.
Lieut.. Commander Allen characterized
the report as amusing" and said the
vessel had been brought to the yaro
merely for repairs to her turbines
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05
NEW YORK GUARD
is ORDERED OUT

New York. Feb. 4.-The entire ma
tional guard of New York state and
the naval militia were ordered out sac.
urday night by Gov. whitman. after a
conference with Mai. John a.
Organ.
Gen. Organ was directed TO have ev-
cry arsenal. armory and watershed ade-
quately guarded by the militiamcn and
Commodore Forshew OF the naval mili-
tia was ordered to protect all bridges
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05
German Steamers in
Philippines Damaged

Manila, Feb. Alt is reported that
virtually all the machinery and en-
gines Of the % German steamers lying
in Philippine ports have been damaged
by their crews. Seventeen of these
vessels are interned in Manila, three
damage in some cases is said to
have been done 36 hours before the
first report of the break in the rela
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05

tions between the United States and
Germany.
The Filipino crews of the steamers
here have been discharged. The crews
of the steamers at Cebu have been ex-
cluded from the engine rooms.
The government has redoubled it's
precautions concerning the ships, but
there have been no seizures.
The American squadron has returned
to Manila from target practice and is
patrollins the bay.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05
Could Call Army
of 100000

New York, Feb. Am army of nearly 100000 men
could be called to the coos of the United States if
according to carefully prepared estimate public
tonight by the executive committee of Mayor Mitches
committee national defense OF this number $40
between the of Is and As are ply
sically fit for service in the field, it was said.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05
3. & M. AND NEW
HAVEN GUARDED

BOSTON Feb Armed railroad
Guards were stationed at drawbridges
ond tunnels on the Boston & Maine
system today. Similar precautions
were taken to safeguard the raA's
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05

grain elevators and docks.
The New York, New Haven & Hart
FORD Railroad has requested Adiutant
General Pearson to supply men. in an
emergency. to enable it to guard i'm
portant points on the system.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05

Ihose who have visited both capitals
declare that although both London and
farls are much less gay than normally
the usual differences in gayety, with the
odds all in favor Of Paris, are much
more marked now than in ordinary
times. So
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05

Pittsburg held it's FIST kite day" re-
Gently and 500 children flew kites In
ono Of the public parks. A Chinese boy
had a kite 20 feet long. in the form Of
q centipede. The figure of another kite
was that of Uncle Sam.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05
SOUTH AMERICA
Continued from Page One)

A protest to Germany is said to have
peen drafted at meeting last night
between President Braz and Foreign
Minister Muller.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05
Survey Of Situation


With relations severed and the coun-
try preparing to meet the next step as
it comes. officials are rejecting now
upon the situation as it affects the
cause of peace and the situation of the
belligerents themselves.
1t seems to be accepted that the ac-
tion of the United States will tend to
hold the Entente Allies closer together
than ever before and deter talk of a
separate peace. 1t seems to be accent
ed too. that the rupture definitely re-
moves the United States as the worlds
peace maker and. from the German
point of view, brings forward King AL
fonso of Spain. Curiously enough the
German ambassador, Count Won Bern
storff. several months ago expressed
the personal opinion that not President
Wilson but the King of Spain, would
be the man to bring peace to the
world.
Should it eventuate that all other
neutrals accepted the Presidents sug-
gestion that they sever diplomatic re-
lations with Germany. the choice for
peace would have to come from the
Vatican
The Entente embassies, confident that
the United States cannot help being
forced into the conflict, aresdiscussing
among themselves what part the United
States would take in the war.
Small Dissenting Note
Congress, stirred with patriotic fer
vor, is making ready to stand behind
the President in whatever he may do
to uphold the honor and dignity of the
country. The only dissenting note
comes from small paciflst group which
several months ago supported the move
ment 10 warn Americans off armed
SHIPS. The President is confident that
his action is approved by Congress and
the country
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05

from Buenos Ayres. when the vessel was
: off Brazil on Dec. %, her captain reported
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05
Congress I Firmly Behind
Wilson Will Respond
to Any Demand for
2 rejection Of the Nation

Washington Feb. 4.-Congress, aroused
to patriotic support of the President,
calmly awaits developments following the
break with Germany.
While hopeful that the break with the
imperial German government will not
force the United States into war, leaders
already have cast partisanship aside, leg
slative squabbles over minor matters
have been tempered and the legislative
branch is standing by to respond to any
demand for protection Of the nation in
the international crisis.
Important measures bearing on the sit
uation already are under consideration in
both houses. among them the annual ma
val appropriation bill to which emergen-
cy amendments have been proposed since
the President addressed Congress yester-
day. The bill carrying more than $780,
O0O,0OO for naval maintenance and con-
struction will be taken up again Tues
day with a prospect of passage before
adjournment that night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05
War Legislation

An amendment to be offered by Rep.
Britton of Illinois would appropriate an
additional s1l900O,000 for the immediate
completion of 113 war vessels already au-
thorized and now in various stages of
construction in government and private
yards Another. suggested by Secretary
Daniels, would empower the President to
commander private shipbuilding yards
and muntion plants whenever in his
opinion the interests of the country re-
quire such action. Speaker Clark and
other House leaders tonight said they
believed that the amendment would be
adopted. In addition to the regular ap-
preparation bill there is pending in the
Senate, with growing sentiment in favor
Of it's passage. a special bill by Senator
Poindexter providing for immediate con-
struction Of 100 submarines in addition to
II carried in the regular appropriation
bill. The crisis also finds the House MIL
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-02-05

The use of footlights IN theaters orig
mated in Italy. @
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07
TEXT OF THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION CALLING
 COUNTRY Y INTO BIG WAR

Washington, April 6.-The war procla follows:
 Whereas; the Congress of the United States in the exercise of the constitutional authority vested in them, have resolved by joint resolu- tion of the Senate and House of Rep resentatives, bearing date this day, that the state of war between the United States and the imperial Ger man government which has been thrust upon the United States, is hereby formally declared;' Whereas. it is provided by section 40s7 of the revised statutes as fol- lows:
 Whenever there is declared war between the United States and any foreign nation, or government, or any invasion of predatory incur sion is perpetrated, attempted, or threatened against the territory of the United States by any foreign nati0n or government, and the President makes public proclamation of the event, all natives, citizens, denizens, or subjects of a hostile nation. or government being male, of the age of IA years and upwards. who shall be within the United States, and not ac- tually naturalized shall be liable to be apprehended, restrained, secured and removed as alien enemies.
 PRESIDENT CAN ACT
 "'The President Is authorized in any such event by his proclamation thereof, or other public acts, to di- rect the conduct to be observed on the part of the United States toward the aliens who become so liable; the manner and degree of the restraint to what cases. and upon what security their residences shall be permitted, and to provide for the removal of those who, not being permitted to re- side within the United States refuse or neglect to depart therefrom; and to establish any such regulations which are found necessary in the premises, and for the public safety
 "Whereas, by sections 406S, 4069 and 4070 of the revised statutes, further provision is made relative to alien enemies:
 NOW, therefore. I. Woodrow WilsOn, President of the United States of America, do hereby pro- claim, to all whom it may concern, that a state of war exists between the United States and the imperial German government; and I do spe- cialIy direct all officers. civil or military of the United States that they exercise vigilance and zeal in the discharge of the duties incident to such q state of war, and do, moreover, earnestly appeal to all American citizens that they, in loyal devotion to their country. dedicated from its foundation to the principles of liberty and jus- tice, uphold the laws of the land and give undivided and willing support to those measures which may be adopted by the conntitu- tlonal authorities In prosecutinG the war tO . successful isaue, and In obtaining . secure and juat peaces' and.
 "Acting under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the consti- tuition of the United States and the
 (Csntinued ss Pase I've,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07

marines should be confiscated outright, but that it would be best to pay for the others.
 The total tonnage could not be built in American yards in less than a year, and some of the larger ships, notably the Vaderland, could not be produced in tho United States in several years.
 All of the ships will have to be dry docked before they can be made sea- worthy Bureau of navigation officials pointed today to practical difficulties that will delay repairs in that the ships will fill the country's drydocks for sometime to come. The great Vaderland, with tonnage of 54.00o, is too large to enter any of the American drydocks. and will have to be lowed to Balboa to be docked. The earliest time estimated to put any of the vessels into service is three months. Many of them cannot be repaired that soon.
 A final decision as to the disposition of the ships probably will be made within few days. A brief statement Issued by the treasury department today said they
 (Continued on Page Sevenl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07
Summary of The News

., GENERAL NEWS 1-With signing of name. President formally brings country into state of war.
 Sixty Germans are arrested on fed- eral orders.
 great war.
 German ships in United States ports ordered seized. United States Steel and other conn panies sell to government at re- ductiOn.
 Almon says he will stand by ad- ininistratiOn.
 Text of President's proclamation. 2-Cubrn President asf~ Congress to join United States in war aGainst Germany. British are driving salient in st. Quentin front. S-News of BessemeR. Henderson says Steiner's plan is good one.
 Dent thinks no army will be sent to Europe now. 7-state teachers are urged to teach loyalty to flag. 0-Republican In cabinet ir suggested.
 LOCAL NEWS 3-Bessemer visited by German agent. -Bell urges citlsens not to lose temper in these trying times. Centennial to be hela regardless of war.
 Alabama facing situation more se- riOus now than during civil war. Crowd assemblies at courthouse In mass meeting. e
 FEATURES 4-Edttorlal comment. e-Seciety and Dolly Dairy mple. S-Sports. l1-MaFketn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07
BRAZILIAN SHIP
 IS SUNK AND WAR
 MAY BE DECLARED

pr. Wenceslau Braz, who is at Petrop- olis A decision probably will be reached tomorrow.
 The police today established guards over the Austrian and German con- sulates and business houses as meas : ure of precaution.
 The Brazilian government warned Germany on receiving notification of the beginning of unrestricted subma' rine warfare that she would hold her responsible for any consequences that might result.
 Montevideo. Uruguay, April 6.-The intervention of the United States h the war removes the day of triumph by Germany. says Ell Dia. Ut means an Important reinforcement of the foes of the German military autocracy.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07

In the case of the order MT. Mans field brought the manufacturing con cern the E. w. Bliss company of Brooklyn, to terms by invoking sew eral days ago for the first time the new law authorizing the government to set reasonable price for navy ma terial and compel private plants to abide by them
 MT. Farrell acted-.in the steel price negotiations as vice chairman of the special committee of the American Iron
 and Steel Institute. recently appointed
 1 by the council of national defense to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07

Ninth, a former pacifist. received many messages of congratulation.
 MT. Oliver of the Sixth said: Some days ago I had curiosity to know just how leading men of the state would in- terpret the attitude of the people. From every county of my district from Mo bile, Montgomery, Jefferson and others. received answers. Everywhere, promi- nent men declared. the people were afiame with patriotism. and most insist ent that Alabamians stand behind the President and for America against world" N
 In the sensational incident on the fonr last night between Mir Heflin and Mr. Burnett there were no developments this afternoon. It is believed that the two will renew their lifetime friendship and at tribute their sharp expressions to the excitement of the moment and the heat of disputation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07

q could not conscientiously vote in favor of sending the boys to the trenches of France" said MT. Almon today. "But there is no reason now to discuss motives. l am for America and in the forthcoming struggle will support the administration. In my vote against war l do not know whether voiced the sentiment of the Eighth district or not. At any rate, I was conscientious, just as MT. Kitchin, democratic leader, was con scientious when he opposed the reso- lution."
 Neither MT. .Almon nor Mir Burnett re- ceived telegrams today criticizing the po- sition they took. Other members. how ever, including Mir Huddleston of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07

!.
 Rio de Janeiro, April 6.-The Bra- ,;,;ap government today received of- ficial confirmation of press reports or the sinking of the Brazilian steamship parana. The situation is regarded as most serious and in view of the defi' nite declarations of the foreign min ister. pr. Lnuro Muller a rapture of s,n,omatic relations with Germany Is regarded in some quarters as inevit' able. The public received the news calmly and it was assumed that tn" government would take energetic ac E tion. as indicated by the note seat to raermanyi in February. pr. Muller IS awaiting further details regarding the .inking of the Parana and on receiv- ing them will confer with President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07

facilitate the securing of construction
 material. After the conference Secre- tary Daniels issued this statement: DANIELS STATEMENT
 An agreement was reached with respect to prices for material for the shipbuilding programme of the navy and additions to the naval stations. This agreement provided that there is to be no increase in prices over those paid for material used in the 1916 ma val programme These prices are sub prices and it is estimated that they involve a saving of approximately $18,0 900 on the tonnage required for 1917 over the prevailing prices.'' Through voluntary agreements pre- viously effected with copper, brass, | munitions, shipbuilding and other con cerns. the department already has saved many times the amount repre- l scented in today's steel and torpedo agreements. Except in cases of ne- cessity, Secretary Daniels will not in yoke the new law permitting seizure I of plants not offering to turn out sup plies at a reasonable price.
 BIG AMOUNT SAVED
 Although officials permitted it to become known several days ago that l the government had exerted its new authority to prevent exorbitant Wal profits it was not announced until to- ] day against what company the action was taken. The department first asked, | it was said. that the Bliss company re- duce its torpedo bids and when it was 1 found that reduction of $500 per tor i pedo was the best. that could be SC l cured by negotiation. Mir Daniels or dered the ordnance bureau to deter 1 mine the cost of production and add d ! reasonable profit, thus fixing fair price. The bureau fixed price of $157S per torpedo under the original I bid submitted and the secretary in- formed the Bliss company that it I would be required 10 fill the order promptly at the new figures. Today representatives of the company in- formed the secretary that they would gladly accept the order on the new basis and speed up manufacture. '"rhe result of invoking this new pro- vision of the naval bill" MT. Daniels said. has saved the department $2,- 193,696 on one order. We expect all munition makers to furnish the gov ernment what 1t needs at prices which | investigation shows to be reasonable
 so that it will not be necessary to take
 over any plants"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-07

Anxious to observe treaty obliga- tions strictly, and more in accordance with international law, officials will examine precedents carefully before deciding. A decision on the exact steps to be taken is expected within a few days.
 Officials made it clear tonight that in taking charge of the vessels the govern ment had acted with the primary pur pose of preventing their crews from de- stroying or further disabling them. Hav- ing come under the protection of the American government, however, they now occupy a status which injects new features into the problem of their dis position.
 This problem officials regard as largely one of policy It is held that the govern ment has absolute treaty rights to make use of the ships. though it is uncertain whether they can be taken over without reimbursing the German owners.
 In some quarters the position is taken that ships of value equal to that of American vessels sunk by German sub