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Evening star., 1917-02-03
VISITORS BARRED
FROM NAVY YARDS
Secretary Daniels Closes All I
Such Stations Except to
Persons on Business.
PRECAUTI0N BEING TAKEN

No one other than officials and en-
ployes of navy yards and stations is
to be admitted to such government res
ervations. Orders to this effect. Secre-
tary Daniels announced today, had
been issued and would be effective i'm
mediately.
The order for tho closing OF an navy
yards and stations except to employees
applies to the local yard and gun foun-
dry and to the naval proving grounds
at Indian Head. Nd. with its powder
making factory. There II q force of
marines at each Of the places named,
regarded as amply sufficient for their
protection from all possible outside in
reference. II necessary the guards
will be increased.
Visitors Barred at Navy Yard
Visitors were denied admittance TO
the Washington Navy Yard today
Only the usual number OF guards ap
peared at the navy yard gatss. but
visitors were told they could not be
admitted except on oflcial business
An officer at the gate in answer to a
query said no more than the usuai
number of guards were on duty and
that as to the halting of visitors. that
was "a precaution-that's all"
No signs of unusual activity were
apparent-from the outside. And that
was the only point from which the
visitor was allowed to look into the
yard. Only employees at the yard were
free to enter. and even messengers and
delivery men carrying packages for
persons within the yard were halted. Z
Situation at Other Places.
At the Army War College II was ex-
planned that nothing could be said"
No official notification had reached the
college. however. as to keeping visitors
out. 1t was learned
No more than the usual precautions
were taken at the Washington barracks
and the marine barracks. At the lat
ter point il was explained that there is
nothing to be protected.
Evening star., 1917-02-03
DEMANDS GERMANY
RELEASE AMERICANS
This Government Seeks Free
ing of U. S. Sailors, Captured
on British Ships.
NAMES OF MEN HELD

Demand has been made by the
United States government for the 'Im-
mediate release" of American prisoners
in German camps. who were members
Of the crews OF certain English mer-
chantmen destroyed by German sub
marines. The demand accompanied a
protest against the detention OF these
men cabled to Ambassador Gerard at
Berlin last night.
This morning the State Department
made public the following cable mes
sage from Ambassador Gerard, dated
February 1, and received here. so II is
said at the State Department, after the
protest had been fled for cabling:
Foreign office has sent me following
names Of persons from crews OF de-
stroyed armed English merchant ships
Georgia, Mount Temple and Voltaire.
who claim to be American citizens. All
Davis. and two veterinarians. 1abriskie
and McKim. are in prison camp at
Duelnen in westfalen. The doctors and
veterinarians will probably be taken to-
morrow to the temporary camp at
Karlsruhe.
On the Steamer Georgia.
Names and places of residence fol-
low: Steamer Georgic-Harry Middle
ton, Toledo: William Hatchins. John
Brady. John Mccarthy. Harry Hynes
Peter Gallagher. all of New York: Wal
ter Moffat, Brooklyn: DR.. John Davis,
Columbus. Miss: Evans Orville McKim,
William Brown. both OF New York
Walter Aberle, Edward Brennan, both
Of Brooklyn; Albert Depew. New York
Arthur Thimme, William Kennedy. both
of Brooklyn: Frank Daily. Indianapolis
Edward Roche, New York; Helms Rein
Idaho; Joseph Sigismonde. New York;
John Nyberg, Jersey City; Harry La
We're, Francis Sulley West. Albert Fe.
roll John Carlo. Edward Mallon. John
Marco. Dun Goodwin. Arthur Field
John Smith. all of New York; Arthur
John Hartly, William Adams. all Of
Brooklyn: Louis Hitchmough. New Jer.
| sey; Joseph Blacke, BROOKLYN; Charles
Ogram, James Sims, Martin Connolly
John Mccarthy, New Bedford; Bill Mc.
Kellar, Watertown: John Hutchinson
Newton; Evans Williams, New York
Keemes Madigans, Brooklyn; Edward
Clark, Dallas; Frank McHughes, Pa
Shea, Thomas McFarren. all Of New
York: James Parker, New Jersey: Johr
Allen, New York: Vinciah Edge, New
Bedford; Thomas Martin, Brooklyn
Charles Scott, New York; John o. Bour.
le, New Jersey; Richard Donnolip, New
York; John Ryan. New York; George
Fields, Philadelphia.
On Other Steamers.
Steamer Mount Temple-Veterinary
Zabriskic. Englewood. N. J.; McCreal
| Boston; John Glemann, Cambridge.
Mass; Harry Gilmore, Mimi: Raymond
a
Hinkley, Kennebeck.
Steamer Voltaire-Dr. Henry Snyder
Norfolk, Va; David Harrington.
GERARD"
Evening star., 1917-02-03
CALLED LOGICAL OUTCOME"
German Threat Due to Timidity of
Neutrals. Brazilian Paper Saws.

RIO JANEIRO. February 3.-The Ger
man declaration of unrestricted war
fare was the logical outcome of the
timidity of neutral nations. in the
opinion of Noite. The paper says:
Nobody will deny that the act of
Germany is perfectly logical in the
face Of the attitude of the United
States. the strongest neutral nation.
with regard to the preceding events.
The German defiance is the logical con-
sequence Of the timidity shown by neu-
trail nations"
The paper asserts that the German
submarine campaign menaces neutral
shipping. especially which it says will
be unprotected while the allies will ef-
fectively shield their merchant ships.
It concludes:
president Wilson must abandon his
eauiyocal position. Brazil cannot per-
sist in her feeble and humiliating at
titude. The nation demands that Pres
ident Wenceslau Braz protest against
the action Of Germany"
Evening star., 1917-02-03
POLICE GUARDING ENJOYS.
ALI Precautions Taken to Protect
Representatives of Belligerents.

Police officials today stated that all
the precautions that can be taken to
safeguard representatives Of belligerent
countries are being taken. Ever since
the war started. 1t is stated. at least
one policeman has been detailed for
duty in the vicinity OF each embassy or
legation.
Shortly after the war started, it Is
stated, members Of the detective force
were on guard about some Of the build
ings None Of the detectives has done
duty about such places during recent
months. however, but it is probable
that extra precautions taken at this
time may include such officers.
Uniformed men from the different pre-
cincts have been taking turns doing
such protective duty. and 1t Is believed
that Department of Justice agents and
possibly some Of those of the secret
service division of the Treasury De-
partment may take hand in the work,
more especially in the matter Of look
ing after Ambassador Bernstorff.
Maj Pullman. superintendent OF po-
lice, refused to be quoted on the ques-
ton Of providing guards for the repre-
sentatiyes Of the belligerent nations He
did say, however. that the necessary
precautions are being taken.
Evening star., 1917-02-03

dents recent peace message to the
world and the audiences responsive
Mr.. Bryan left at midnight last night
for Washington, was received by Rep
resentative Bailey Of Pennsylvania to-
day and forwarded to President Will
son.
Representative Bailey wrote the
President he was forwarding the mes
sage in the hope it would interest the
President at this crucial juncture. Il
cannot but feel" Mr.. Bailey added.
that the sentiment which responded
to Mr. Bryan's great appeal last night
In the metropolis Is indicative of that
prevailing throughout the United
States. There must be some other way
out of this terrible situation than that
Of an appeal to the sword"
Evening star., 1917-02-03
SEEKS LIGHT ON NAVY YARDS
Senate Calls on Secretary Daniels for
Statement Of Expenditure.

The Senate today adopted a resolu-
tion calling on Secretary Daniels for a
statement showing the present status
of the $6,0oO,o0o appropriation in last
years naval bill, with which he was
authorized to improve and equip the
navy yards at Puget Sound. Philadel-
phia, Norfolk, Boston, Providence.
Charleston ahd New Orleans for con-
struction of battleships.
The Secretary is asked to give the
Senate the amount already expended
and to be expended each year and the
present condition at each of the yards.
Evening star., 1917-02-03
COUNT BERNSTORFF
IS DEEPLY MOVED
Continued from First Page.)

the entente allies will grant any such
safe passage as was granted to the
Austrian ambassador. In that event
the German ambassador might choose
to go to South America or to Mexico
After Count Won Bernstorn had
called the Swiss minister on the teie-
phone and asked him to take charge
of the embassy, DR.. Ritter hurried over
to the German embassy building and
the two men conferred. After that
Count Bernstorn declined to answer
questions ASK the Swiss minister"
he said, Il am only a private citizen
now"
Evening star., 1917-02-03
$1,000 FUND PROVIDED.
Resolution Gives D. c. Heads Power
to Prepare for Confederate Reunion.

From the committee on appropr1a-
tions of the Senate. Senator Smith OF
Maryland today favorably reported
joint resolution giving the District
Commissioners authority to make spe-
cial regulations for the reunion Of tho
Confederate Veterans Association. to
be held in Washington early in June.
The sum of $1,000 is provided to
enable the District Commissioners to
carry out the provisions OF the resolu-
ton. The resolution authorizes the
Secretary of war and the Secretary Of
the Navy. to lend the chairman Of the
subcommittee in charge OF street deo-
orations dass and ensigna
Evening star., 1917-02-03
APPLY FOR COMMISSIONS.
Ninety-Three Topographic Engineers
Seek Places in Army Reserve Corps.

Responding to tho War Departments
plans to organize and have instantly
available for active service in time of
need a large number Of specially quail
aed men. ninety-three topographic en-
gineers Of tho geological survey have
applied for commissions In the engin-
eef ofiicers' reserve corps Of the army.
The work in making surveys and
mans II invaluable to the army. Twen-
ty-three of them already have passed
the necessary examinations,
Evening star., 1917-02-03
Advertisers
7 axe Notice
January Circulation

District Of Columbia, S.:
FLEMING NEwBOLD. business manager OF
THE EVENING and SUNDAY STAR. does SOL
emply swear that the actual number Of copies
Of the paper named sold and distributed during
the month Of January. AID. 1917, was a. fol-
Evening star., 1917-02-03

man declaration was an affront to the
United States and the civilized world,
and that any other course than an i'm
mediate rupture of diplomatic rela-
tions would be viewed by the world
as cowardice."
Some. however, urged that Germany
be notified of a definite time at which
diplomatic relations would be severed,
and a few others urged that nothing be
done until Germany, by some overt act,
demonstrated her deliberate determine
ton to affront the United States.
All the senators assured President
Wilson that whatever course he took
would be sustained by a unanimous
the remarkable conference were Stone,
Reed, Phelan, Myers, Overman, Rams
dell, Hoke Smith, Beckham. Vardaman,
Pittman. Fletcher, Pomerene, Walsh,
Lewis and johnson of South Dakota. .
That no republican senators attended
the conference was due entirely to the
fact, 1t is stated, that the President did
not reach his room in the Capitol until
the Senate had recessed. and 1t was
with great difficulty that any senators
were found.
Expresses Desire to Avoid War.
A frank statement Of his desire to
avoid war was made in the opening OF
general debate on the naval bill. by
Representative Britten of Chicago, q
republican. In the course of speech
urging greater speed for the building
program, Representative Brftten was
asked by Representative Emerson OF
Ohio:
HAS tho gentleman forgotten in his
excitement about war that we reelected
to keep us out Of war?"
YES" answered Representative Brit
ten, I'VE reelected President Wilson be-
caus he kept us out of war: and hope
will continue to be too proud to fight
Representative Bailey of Pennsylva-
MIA, democrat, declares frankly the
country does not want war. Asked
about the sentiment Of the United
States on the subject, he replied:
quote you from an editorial I have
written for my own newspaper, the
Johnstown, Pa, Journal"
Substance Of the Editorial.
In this editorial. just telegraphed. Mr..
Bailey says, in part:
This country does not want war with
Germany. It is the friend Of peace. It
has sought earnestly to bring about a
composition of tho desperate conflict
which has been raging for SO many BIT
ter and bloody months. It has stood as
a unit behind the President in his lofty
purpose to restore peace without VIC
tory. And it is in no mood now to
turn ravening beast on its own account
by plunging into the vortex Of war in
which Europe Is madly swirling to its
doom.
Let US every one hope and pray and
earnestly strive that passion may be
restrained at this crucial time. Real
patriotism is not to find its highest ex-
preston In a resort to the sword. That
is to be found only in course on the
part of the American people in this try
ing hour which will at once vindicate
our reason and prove our patience and
demonstrate to the world that moral
courage Is as much higher than brute
force as human understanding is higher
than the instinct of the beast"
Evening star., 1917-02-03
Sea WEAKENED j. S.
IF THIS NATION WARS
Germans Expect U-Boats to Sink Ad-
ditional 1 1,0o0, 900 Tons
Month. -

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, February S.-Expectations
expressed in unofficial circles here that.
as a result of the unrestricted sub
marine campaign, the amount of tom
mage sunk each month can be increased
to about 1000. 600 tons. are based upon
available figures showing the total
amount Of British tonnage. which 10 es-
timated at 100000 to 100000 OF
tons. This is belived here to be the
gross registered tonnage upon whicn
England can count for the import OF
necessary supplies, wheat. ores. nu-
nitions, etc. and for the export OF coal
to her allies.
Statistics are cited showing the ac-
tual, not theoretical traffic In British
ports from July to September. amounted
sells. In addition 1t is reported that the
ro~t-al and entente vessels, other than
British, entering British ports during
that period brought the total tonnage
up to approximately 10.750.000 tons.
Sees Limit on Breadstuf3s.
It is asserted that grain shipments
from Australia to England are making
steadily increased demands upon this
tonnage, which also must transport
from Denmark so per cent OF England's
butter supply and from Holland vir-,
tually all of her margarine supply. Any
considerable reduction of this tonnage.
It is claimed, would limit Englands
supply of breadstuffs SO critically as
to force peace within a few months.
On the other hand. II the United
States should be drawn into the war
these unofficial critics foresee a pro-
longation of the war, and. as a con-
clusion, Europe completely exhausted
and America weakened. while Japan's
military strength. they assert, virtually
would be unimpaired and her financial
resources vastly increased.
Capt. Persius. writing in the Tage-
blatt. throws a dash Of cold water upon
such reasoners, which include some of
his colleagues among the naval writer's.
by declaring that British tonnage un--
doubtedly will be greatly increased
during the war by the building OF new
bottoms. He also warns them against
making too optimistic estimates Of the
prospective achievements of German
and against regarding too
tightly the probable counter measures
upon which, he asserts. the British ad-
miralty undoubtedly is zealously work.
ing.
Evening star., 1917-02-03
Reasons for the Rupture
Explained by President
After Envoy Is Dismissed

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which he will deliver today to Con-
gress.
After sending his message to the
public printer and arranging for the
Joint session of Congress. President
Wilson set calmly about his routine
work. Going to the cabinet room In
tho executive Offices. he signed q num-
Der Of letters and commissions. Out
wardly he appeared perfectly calm. Hav-
ing decided on his move, he awaited
with confidence signs that the country
stood back Of him.
Secretary Lansing and Secretary
Tumulty, the only two men who saw
the President during the morning
agreed that he was grave. but unex-
William Jennings Bryan, who op-
poses a diplomatic break with Ger
many, called up the White House Of
fees on the telephone this morning. and.
after talking briefly with him. Secre-
tary Tumulty went over to the execu-
tive mansion to bear his message to
President Wilson.
Htndenburg the Machiavelu.
Evidences that Won Hindenburg is
the great moving factor in the newest
OF ruthlessness continue to
multiply.
The latest mails from Ambassador
Gerard tell at length how all German
foreign office officials. including Foreign
Minister Zimmerman and the German
chancellor. have repeatedly given
their solemn assurances that there
was no chance of Germany's pledges to
the United States being broken.
Meanwhile, Hindenburg, it Is said, had
conducted his triumphant Rumanian
campaign and returned to Germany the
idol Of the nation. He had conquered
Rumania, fulfilled every prediction
Then, the reports reaching here say
paign Of ruthlessness. and assured the
emperor he would stake his reputation
that it would end the war in ninety
days. The wholly unexpected announce
ment followed.
When the telephone company refused
all long-distance telephone messages
out Of Washington yesterday afternoon
the seriousness Of the situation became
first apparent.
To all inquiries the long-distance
operators said that the lines were being
held for the government.
Shortly after the cabinet meeing ad-
journed, however. the telephone com
pany said that all its lines were open to
the public.
House Awaits the President.
At 1928 pm. the House suspended dis
cussion Of tho naval bill and took q
recess until 1856 to await tho Presi-
dent.
Arrangements for seating the Sem
ate In the front Of the Speakers desk
wore made.
AS the galleries filed and members
hled in the confusion grew until it was
impossible for the debate to continue.
The corridors were thronged with peo-
pie trying to obtain admission to the
galleries.
Gates had been thrown up quickly in
all the halls outside the galleries and
strict precautions to keep all except
out. The minister from
Argentina. DR.. Romulo Naon. was the
drst representative Of a foreign gov
ernment to enter the diplomatic gallery.
He took a seat at the rail.
Evening star., 1917-02-03

In harmony with a legislative act re-
Gently passed, Georgia law school mas
opened its doors to women.
Evening star., 1917-02-03

Of no Immediate action In contempla-
tfon." he aid.
Chaplain Couden referred to the Ger
man situation in his prayer, opening
the House. Our Father in Heaven" he
said, 1--WE appeal to Thee with all the
feryor Of soul. for wisdom to guide
US in the present crisis that we may
be permitted as neutral nation to
maintain peace with all the world.
Guide our President, with his advisers
and all who have the nations welfare
at heart, to an amicable adjustment OF
all international questions that We
may pursue our way with justice ana
equity to all"
In discussing the naval bill Repre-
sentative Galloway of Texas vio-
lently opposed the United States go
4 am a pacifcist-a belligerent
paoiicist." he said. Il am opposed to
every effort to drive us into the Euro
pean war. In my judgment as an
American citizen I would not go to
war over a little zone OF twenty miies
around Great Britain because OF the
methods of warfare carried on by
Germany"
He added that 'fn the present crisis
building of submarines-not battieshlps
was the navy's greatest neeo-
Senator Fletcher Expected Break.
IT thought last night that this
would happen, SalO Seudtoi y AosSAASA'
"It is very serious thing"
Now we must look out for some
thing like Dewey at Manila" remarked
Senator Sheppard of Texas, as he en-
tered the commerce committee room.
THE President has done the only
thing that any self-respecting nation
could do" said Senator Reed OF Mis-
souri,. II have been SO neutral that
r. nj SnSDeCtod
self Of being pro-German. But the
limit OF endurance has been passed.
Germany told US that she would re-
spect our demands and refrain from
less conditions changed. Now Won
Betham Hollweg declares that condi-
tions have changed. Germany wasn't
ready then. Now she is ready to
handle a condition which she created
herself. 1t is as though told you that
we would be at peace, but when you
went home to bed at night I procured
two guns and went after you.
Think It Only Thing to Do.
'T approve the Presidents action"
said Senator Poindexter, II think the
country will unitedly support 1t. It was
the only thing to do"
I'VE have to show our virility as a
nation" asserted Senator Salisbury.
ANY other course would merely be a
postponement of what we are doing
now"
When the Senate met 1t proceeded to
regular business without comment on
the international rupture. but members
gathered in excited groups on the floor
to discuss the development. Senator
Stone. chairman of the foreign relations
committee, entered the chamber with
bowed head and quietly took his seat.
Republicans and democrats mingled
confusedly, with little semblance of
order. Several senator's were not ad-
vised of the break until they reached
the floor. Gravity of the senator's
faces expressed the responsibilities
The first reference to the situation
came when Senator Shafroth asked a
night session Monday to consider the
Porto Rican citizenship bill "exclus-
lively"
Senator Williams Of Mississippi said.
Ordinarily would not object, but at
this moment I cannot consent to max
ing anything exclusive There may
be things of very vital importance to
come up at any time"
Senator Shafroth's motion was de-
feated.
Evening star., 1917-02-03
Positions Taken by Senators.

Senator Stone and Senator Lewis
favored assuming that Germany did not
intend to invade American rights. but
were for meeting any such invasion
with an immediate severance of diplo-
matte relations. Other senators were
no confident that Germany's new war
zone proclamation meant invasion Of
American rights that they favored
breaking OF relations Immediately.
President Wilson was boldly told by
most Of tho fifteen democratic senator's
in conference with him that the Ger.
Evening star., 1917-02-03
President Seeks the Views
of Members of the Senate
on the Submarine Crisis

The President sought the views Of Sem
ators on the submarine crisis at the
Capitol late yesterday afternoon. For an
hour he was closeted with Senator Stone.
chairman of the foreign relations COM
mittee. in offices of the committee. He
went from there to the Presidents room.
Just of the Senate lobby and for upward
OF an hour he talked with other members
Of the Senate. asking and receiving their
opinions as to what course should be fol-
lowed in regard to Germany's latest
declaration. The President did not state
his own position in the matter, but merely
sought the views Of the senators.
Evening star., 1917-02-03
Propositions Discussed.

Three propositions were discussed dur
ing the conference:
To break of diplomatic relations with
Germany at once and deliver Ambassador
Won Bernstorfrs passports.
To delay action until some overt act
has been committed against the rights Of
the United States.
To redefine the position of the United
States, as outlined all through the sub
marine controversy, with a final warn
ing that an offense means a diplomatic
break.
The sentiment Of large majority OF
the senators was against tho latter
course.
Evening star., 1917-02-03
On Other Steamers.
PRESIDENT WARNS
THAT WAR IS NEAR

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Continued from First Page,
Evening star., 1917-02-03
Bryan's Speech Reported.

A telegram from George Foster Pea
body Of New York. telling Of a speech
OF William J. Bryan in New York last
night. in commentator Of the Presi-
Evening star., 1917-02-03
Members Besiege Kitchin.

Majority Leader Kitchin was be-
sieged by members inquiring as to the
meaning of the joint session. He told
them that he knew nothing except that
Secretary Tumulty had telephoned him
that the President wished to address
a joint session at o'clock. 'I know