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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-05

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making total cost OF milk production
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The sun., 1917-02-03
BERLIN ASTONISHED
AT u. S. INDIGNATION
Political Circles Expected
Note Would Start NeD
Peace Steps.

LONDON. Feb. "A despatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam
saws:
political circles in Berlin are much
unset by the reports of the indignation
aroused in America by the announcement
OF Germanys submarine blockade, 1t
having been believed that the United
States, understanding Germany's des-
perate position. would start negotiations
TO bring about an early peace confer
eUce.
There is still hope President Wilson's
answer will be concilatory and afford a
basis for negotiations.
Count Won Hertlng. the Bavarian
Premier, says an Exchange Telegraph
despatch from The Hague, in addressing
the Bavarian Diet. said:
I'VE know that America will not re-
main silent under our submarine war
fare, but the time for considering other
peoples opinions has passed in view OF
this being the only possible way of bring
ing the war TO n successful end.
Nothing can stop us from our plan
whatever its consequences.
The sun., 1917-02-03
ASKS ENGLISH PEOPLE
TO RESTRICT FOOD
Requests Issued Because OF
Contingency Which May
Require Curtailment.

loNpoN. Feb. THE Food Ministry
has issued a public appeal to the nation
to limit the consumption Of bread to
four pounds OF meat to 2ia pounds and
of sugar to three-quarters OF pound
weekly per head,
The Food Controller says the situation
requires that heads of families should
endeavor to limit household consumption
olthIs basis and that the nation Is placed
upon its honor to observe the proposed
conditions.
"Only thus" the Food Controller adds
"can the actual situation be adequately
met, and the urgency of the situation ad-
mits of no delay in informing the coun-
try what is demanded of 1t. Compulsory
rationing Involves elaborate machinery
and ought to be avoided as long as pos.
sible. Meanwhile to meet the contin-
eency that rationing may become neces.
sary the needful machinery for it Is
being organized so that 1t may he ready
II needed"
The sun., 1917-02-03
DUE TO GERMAN CRISIS.
Oregon senator Explains with
drawaI Of Anti-alien BilI.

SALEM, Ore, Feb 2.--The anti-alien
bill, commonly known as the anti-Jap-
anese bill, was withdrawn in the Oregon
Senate to-day by Senator Wilbur Of
Hood River. its author He gave az hts
reason the crisis confronting the ma
tronal Government in the German situa-
ton and his desire not to handicap the
President with possible Japanese COM
plications Senator Wilburs action was
OF his own volition and without pressure
from the State Department at Washing
ton,
Il have not lost faith in this bill. said
Mr. Wilbur, who Is Democrat. II
think the time Is coming when members
of the Oregon Legislature will be sent
here with instructions to pass such a
law.
"I have noted by the press dispatches
the desire that In view OF the present
grave diplomatic situation these bills
should not be pressed at this time
am still unconvinced. l hope the time
/ is coming when We should no longer
submit to the d!ctation OF foreign
Power in our internal affairs.
"If these were normal times ] would
| not withdraw this bill. but on account OF
existing conditions / wish to leave the
Government at washington free to han
die the situation. ! ask unanimous scn-
] sent to withd3w Senate bill e."
The sun., 1917-02-03
Will DECIDE ISSUE WITH GERMANY TODAY
DISCUSSES CRISIS WITH HIS CABINET AND SENATOR'S
WASHINGTON BELIEVES 4 CLASH IS NOW LNEVITABL
POLNDEXTER PROPOSES 100
MORE SUBMARINES FOR MA Wy
His Bill Provides for Eighty Coast Defenders and
Twenty of Cruiser Type-Would Give
Total of 200 Submersibles.

WASHINGTON. Feb "A proposal that
the United States at once enter upon
building programme for submarines,
adding 100 to those heretofore provided
for, WAS made to-day by Senator Poin-
dexter of Washington, member of the
Naval Committee.
The Senator put his proposal in the
form Of q bill and expects favorable
report from the committee in time to
have the proposal Incorporated in the
annual navy appropriation bill. The
bill provides for eighty coast defence
submarines and twenty Of seagoing type
and authorizes an appropriation OF
s4.OO0.O00 for equipping navy yards for
submarine construction. In submitting
the bill Senator Poindexter said:
Regardless Of any recent interna-
tional incident. I want to call attention
to the fact that the Pacific coast is in
The sun., 1917-02-03

an entirely. unprotected condition. The
submarine construction planned in my
bill would be supplementary to the con-
struction programme in the House
which provides for eighteen new sub
marines
'If my bill passes the United States
would have about 200 serviceable sub
marines. This would be smaller num-
Der than those in other great navies but
as the most complete guaranty OF the
strength Of a nation is its defence and
sea mastery we certainly could afford to
spend the money for such an addition To
the navy. We can no longer afford to
neglect this element of our defence"
The bill proposed by Senator Pon.
dexter provides that not fewer than six
Of the seagoing and twenty-five of the
coast defence submarines shall be built
In yards located on the Pacific coast
The Secretary of the Navy is given dis
cretion to build in private or Govern.
ment yards.
The sun., 1917-02-03
BILLS
DIE IN ESTATES
Oregon and Idaho Smother
Alien Land Legislation to
Aid Lansing.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The State Of
Oregon responding to the appeal of the
State Department at Washington to-day
killed the proposed alien land bill that
revived the Japanese question. and a
similar bill passed BY the Idaho House
has been killed in the Senate.
In spite of the refusal Of Senator
Chamberlain OF Oregon to act in the
case and his expressed approval Of the
legislation the information came to-day
to Senator Lane. colleague of Mr..
Chamberlain and Democrat that the
Oregon Senate leaders, acting on the
information that the legislation would
unfavorably affect the diplomatic situa-
ton, ordered the bill unfavorably re-
ported by the Senate committee having
ii in charge Senator Lane on receiving
the information communicated it to Sec
retary Lansing.
Senator Borah of Idaho to-day re-
ceived response to the telegram he sent
last night to the Idaho Legislature ask
ing that body to forbear. The telegram
directed attention to the fact that the
bill, digest of which was wired to the
Senator, was general in its application
and did not single out the japanese.
Lansing Saw Objections.
Secretary Lansing. after reading the
digest. however, pointed out that the
application to the japanese was there
nevertheless. and the passage Of the bill
| would work a serious embarrassment tc
the Government in its diplomatic rela-
tons Senator Borah at once wired these
conclusions Of the Secretary Of State te
| the Idaho Legislature.
Japan's representations to the United
States against the anti-alien land bills
, pending In the Idaho and Oregon Legis
latures. although made informally
| through her embassy here. were consid
cred no less serious at this critical june
ture of international affairs than hel
protests against the California laws foui
| years ago.
The state of feeling In Japan, prob
ably much disturbed by the recent crisi,
in the Government. has been represented
| to the State Department as being 80 Sc
! rious that the japanese statesmen VIII,
wish TO preserve friendly relations will
the United States fear the passage o
/ more legislation in this country directed
against their country may force the sit
uation at home beyond their control
The sun., 1917-02-03
FAv0Rs A LUSITANIA HOLIDAY
French Deputy Would Half Mast
Flags on All ships.

PARIS, Feb. 2.--M. Guernier. president
OF the Merchant Marine Committee of the
Chamber of Deputies. has advanced the
proposal that the anniversary OF the
torpedoing OF the Lusitania be declared
legal holiday and observed annually
by vessels throughout the world half
masting their flags for victims Of Ger
man submarines
NJ. Guernier recommends that every
where at The same moment after a sig-
nal by wireless all ships snail cease
communication and send out the "aveng-
ing word. 'Remember!" The appeal Is
addressed to ship owners and captains
and crews Of vessels.
The sun., 1917-02-03
GUARD ORDERED TO EQUIP.
Hay state Ad.utant-GeneraI Wants
ReauisitiOns Rt Once.

Boston, Feb. ALI National Guard
units in the state were ordered by Adjt.-
Gen. Pearson to-day to make requisition
to him promptly for equipment and
supplies necessary for service.
The order. the General said. was pro-
noted solely by adyices from the War
Department that these supplies. which
had been depleted by the tour OF duty
of the guardsmen on the border. were
now available.
The sun., 1917-02-03
Three Possible Courses Are Sug-
gested by Wilson, One Being I'm
mediate Severance of Diplomatic
Relations---Another Warning
Is Also Considered
MAY DELAY ACTION UNTIL
OVERT ACT is COMMITTED
Belief Grows That President Intends to Take
Up Blockade of Germany With the 4
British Government

WASHINGTON, Feb. I'm three conferences
to-day-rst with the Cabinet then with Senator Sone
chairman of the Senate Committee Foreign Affairs and
finally with sixteen Democratic Senators-he President with
out revealing what in his mind laid down general
discussion three propositions:
1. To break off diplomatic relations with Germany
forthwith and deliver tomorrow to Ambassador
storf his passports.
2. To delay action until some act has been COM
med by Germany against the rights of the United States
3. To redeine the position of the United States, as
outlined all through the submarine controversy
issue final warning that further offence would
maticaly cause suspension of relations.
entemen said the President his closest
to bed tonight II leave for night of reflection"
That parting delivered sonny was
taken by the Senators with whom the as
meaning that he had not
be taken with Germany but that the with
a
The sun., 1917-02-03
BURDEN HEAVY ON PREMIER.
Lloyd George Declares, However
lie Is Sure Of Victory.

LONDON. Feb 2-"Thc burden on my
shoulders is overwhelming, said Pre-
mler Lloyd George in responding to
municipal welcome at Criccieth. Wales.
his home, to-day, 'but | am confident
that with the united efforts of us all
and with the justice of our cause we
shall confound the.devices OF the wicked
one"
The sun., 1917-02-03

In spite Of the secrecy which the Presl-
dent and his advisers have maintained
regarding their conferences. there is
reason to believe that the Administra-
tion looks upon a severance Of diplo-
matte relations ms the inevitable out
come of the present situation.
What the consequences will be to the
American people is matter for some
speculation. President Wilson is said to
adhere to the view that the severance of
diplomatic relations will not necessarily
mean n declaration OF war Count Won
Bernstortf on the contrary. believes that
such step will in effect be tantamount
to declaration of war.
There Is even a difference of opinion
as to what may be expected IL war
should be declared whether the United
States shall take an active part in the
conflict in Europe or merely take the
necessary steps to protect American COM
mercc and aid the allied beligerents in
the same manner that Japan is doing.
The Presidents advisers tonight were
pract tically OF one mind on the course TO
be followed VI Germany intends to stand
bv her declaration. 1t was generally
conceded that the United States Gov
ernment in view of all that has hap
pened since the beginning Of Germany's
submarine activities, must as a matter
of self-respect refuse to acquiesce either
by word or act In the iatter's defiance
of the rules Of the sea.
Among the sixteen Democratic Sena.
The sun., 1917-02-03
MOVE TO KILL MEASURE.
Idaho indefinitely POstpOnes
Action on Anti-aIien BiII.

BOISE. Idaho. Feb. 2.-Anti-alien lead
ers in the Idaho Senate decided to-day
the anti-alien land ownership BILL
passed by the House. would be killed in
order not TO embarrass the United States
Government during the present interna-
tional crisis. No formal action was
taken, but a move to kill the measure
by indefinite postponement was started.
Japan objected to the proposed bill,
which is similar to California's anti
alien land ownership law,
The sun., 1917-02-03

The great likelihood that the step will
precipitate a crisis in German-AmeriCan
relations. severance of diplomatic inter-
course and perhaps further consequences
is generally recognized and undoubtedly
has been taken into account in the Gov
ernment's calculation. But the belief is
often expressed that the situation is not
hopeless and that the institution of an
unrestricted submarine campaign may
perhaps. after the recent peace discus
sions. not lead to a break with the United
States--a consummation which would
be hailed with JOY by an overwhelming
majority in the nation.
Arguing that Germany has done her
utmost to make the Americans under
stand her position, the Germdnid in an
editorial says:
I'VE await the American attitude with
n good conscience. II the American re-
ply proves different from what We have
right to expect. as much as we regret
1t, we cannot be DETECTED by it. We shall
s,ll be inspired by the same loyalty
toward the United States. but we cannot
go so far as to fulfil their wishes at the
point of sacrificing ourselves"
The kruc- /eitUn0 takes the stand.
point that Germany's decision in regard
to naval warfare is in the interest OF
neutrals, saying:
The blockade of consider able terri
tory demands sacrifices from neutrals
but sacrifices are made in their behalf
Germany is fighting for them, as foi
herself, in seeking TO break the British
The sun., 1917-02-03
stock Market StOIid.

The stock market and the City gave
almost no reflection of financial concern
over Germany's latest move. II was
merely duh day on the exchange
Some securities went a little higher
some little lower. American issue.
were naturally depressed after the re.
ports from New York. but aside from
this purely sympathetic effect there is
nothing about the market suggestlns The
panicky condition reported In New York
This market stolidity indicates with
The sun., 1917-02-03

tors with whom the President discussed
the situation, however. there was some
dlnerence Of opinion Several, among
them Senator Stone, chairman of the
forelgn Relations Committee. counsc,led
moderation and deliberations Others
cohtended that the German blockade mo-
tice called for immediate and peremp-
tory action.
senator Stone had the support of Sena-
Tors Nardaman of Mississippi and Lewis,
ol iIiinois. The latter suggested that IL
would be the better part of wisdom for
the nited states to transmit To the im-
perial Government another note decIar-
ing specifically that the latter's policy
was incorrect from the point or view OF
international law and could not be ac-
cepted and expressing III. hone that Ger
many would. in view of the serious con-
sequences that would inevitably follow
modify her policy.
Inc PRESIDENT himself appeared to he
IN n receptive mood Al tho Capitol rather
, as one seeking the light than As ono
shedding 1t. The peace sentiment bau
appeared and is eXertinC strong Influence
ana OF this the President seems not 10 lao
unmindful.
The sun., 1917-02-03

On the other hand. ships OF the bel
J. yerent Powers are scheduled to 20 out
the dot Their agents doubt that the
Nv submarine peril Is much greater
n the old. The French liner Rocham-
The sun., 1917-02-03
GERMANS HOPE TO DESTROY
1000, 900 TONS OF SHIPPING
AMON7F7LN SUBMARINE WAR
At That Rate Would Annihilate Englands Sea Traffic
in Year-Press of Berlin Against
Yielding to America

BERLGS. Wa London, Feb. 2.--Expecta-
tions expressed in unofficial circles here
that as a result of the unrestricted SUBJ
marine campaign the amount of ship
ping sunk each month can be increased
to about 1000 600 tons. are based upon
available figures showing the total
amount of British tonnage. which is es-
tons. This is believed here to be the
gross registered tonnage upon which
England can count for the import Of
necessary supplies, wheat, ores, muni-
tions. &C.. and for the export Of coal to
her allies.
Statistics are cited showing the
actual. not theoretical, traffic In British
ports from July to September amounted
to $3.50, 600 tons carried in British ves-
sells. In addition it is reported that
the neutral and Entente vessels other
than British entering British ports dur
ing that period brought the total tonnage
up to approximately 1880, 900 tons.
Food supply In Danger.
1t is asserted that grain shipments
from Australia to England are making
steadily increased demands upon this
tonnage, which also mus, transport from
Denmark 60 per cent. of Englands but-
ter supply and from Holland virtually
all of her margerine supply. Any con-
siderable reduction OF this tonnage, it Is
contended. would limit England's supply
of breadstuffs so critically as to force
peace within few months.
On the other hand If the United
States should be drawn into the war
these unofficial critics foresee a pro-
longatiOn of the war and. as conclu-
sion, Europe completely exhausted and
America weakened while Japan's mill
tary strength, they assert would be vir-
tually unimpaired and her financial re-
sources vastly increased.
Little criticism of the Government is
heard. Even a Socialist speaker i'll the
Relchstag committee meeting is reported
to have aligned the party behind the
Government on this decision.
Whatever was said in committee was
confidential. but in outside circles one
hears estimates OF The number of sub.
marines running to several hundred
Those who base their opinion on the
merits and numbers OF the submarines
declare that two to three months oi
operations on this scale would-provided
the United States We're not drawn
into the war-hring England to a point
where she would be willing to discuss
terms.
The sun., 1917-02-03
Favor Waiting Policy.

1t appears to be the fact that a ma
jority of the Senator'S are in favor of
the Presidents second proposition-to
lence the spirit of her defiant poio he.
o'i Del Hstoll home ana
''i''"s W "hat would virtually be
std'c OF war. Most of the Presidents
ADVISERS re strongly against a further
note which would merely restate the
well known American position and re-
peat warnings that had hear clearly
put on several occa sions Tbora 10
yeloned oorsiaoat,o .t..
s.a;r., ;,.
- oi'"N, " pieah
'i,'"s ia" ihui'd'eu oS ueeus
nv" Heiiousiy size meant her words to
TINS government
However official WaShington CATCH
ing the echoes from the various con-
ferences. feels that a suspension Of re
lations with Germany ;s mare,, q o,,as
tion of t,,,a ard a ,,o,,o. 80 -,
Althou,b tbo pro,tao,, -, 80
,,ir. 80 H. '''N e'N'n io
l.' MN" 'eActpt perhaps
W ~ H. h' iiouSe)' OPINION mere Ia
'"a' the crash must come-not to-mor-
row. nor. the day after, perhaps. nor
possibly within a week or so, but in the
near future as result of Germany,s
unrestricted submsrine warfaro On
neutral shins
Honor Of Na,io, ,,n.u,
berS of Congress and anory o,bor
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Continued ON Second Page,
The sun., 1917-02-03
NO Decision at Conference.


night he said merely that there was M
statement 10 he made inasmuch as no
spes'hc proposition had been discussed
ana that he had come only to talk over
the situation with the Senators.
me president cancelled AN engage
ncht ne had to speak tonight at the
Chamber of Commerce dinner. He
wanted 70 devote himself entirely TO the
foreign situation.
Inquiries from American shipping lines
press for reply and II is possible t4lat ,ba
policy the Administration intends tn
pursue viii be Indicated in its advice
20 American ship owners
European sailiugs Of all ships dyinr
the American flag SHOULD be POSTPONED
according to III" opinion OF the Stata
Department. Secretary Lansing. in an
nonncing that 4 measure to this effect
mad been sent 70 the International
Mercantile Marine in regard to the sail
ing or the American steamer ST. Louis
Tor England Tomorrow, was cmpha Ito
in saying no orders had been issued
against her sailing. but that the opinion
Of the department Rad been given that
il would be wiser to await the decision
or the country in the broader issue of
the controversy with Germany
Cabinet Meets for Discussion.
At 2:3o O'Clock the Cabinet assembled
and for upward Of two hours-almost
record for Cabinet conferences-went
over the situation. AZ the conclusion of
the meeting there was no sign that the
Administrations course of action had
been mapped out with any greater de-
gree OF certainty, An appeared TO he at
sea, Hesitancy and iudecison seem to
be the order of things. producing an ex-
! traordinary situation
The members Of the Cabinet had not
left the White House when the President
left for the Capitol. He went at once to
! the office of senator Stone, off the For
eign Relations Committee room with
Senator stone alone he again went over
! the situation, remaining for another
| hour.
| Unusual precautions were taken to
prevent the disclosure Of what went on
! while the President was CloSeted with
the Senator from Missouri While two
score newspaper men waited in the cor
| ridors secret service men and Capitol
| policemen qua rded the doors and paced
up and down the balcony upon which the
| windows opened
From Senator stones Office the Presi-
dent went to his room, off the Senate
lobby. In tho meantime pages had been
sent scurrying throughout the hig build
ing and the offices to summon all Sena-
! tors they could find.
Fifteen senators Present.
Fifteen, all Of them Democrats, IN ad-
dition TO Senator Stone. answered the
call. The explanation was made after.
ward that II was only by chance that all
of them belong to one political fold
The invitation was said to have been Il
Republicans as well as Democuats. but
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Fifteen, all Of them Democrats, IN ad-
dition to Senator Stone, answered the
call. The explanation was made after.
ward that II was only by chance that alt
OF them belong to one political fold@
The invitation was said to have been I'd
Republicans as well as DEMOCRATS. but
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-01-24
critics. If you want to rise above the average you
will be forced to fight.
Karl Liebknecht

The German government has put Carl Lieb-
knecht into prison. Liebknecht has been the
best press agent and advocate the Allies have had
in Germany and in the United States. The Allies
looked upon him as the man who truly represent
ed what the German people thought about the
war, and consequently great Importance was
placed on his utterances. Lebknecht in reality is
a blatant demagogue whose mouthings are anus
ing to those who are conversant with conditions
in Germany. The government let him rave on
until he became bore and then they clapped him
into prison where he belongs. Irrespective of
whether Germany is right or wrong, Liebknecht
is German, and as such in an hour of national
crisis should support his Fatherland and not help
the enemy by his antics. The North had little
sympathy with men who upheld the South.
Northerners believed that citizens north of the
Mason and Dixon line should uphold Lincoln.
The same principle applies to the Liebknecht
case If he cannot support Germany, let him
keep quiet.