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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28
Wilson'S Latest Step
Brings u. S. to Verge
OF War, Is Paris VieW

Paris. Feb. 27.-"President Wilson
executes without haste resolutions
which his conscience indicates to him,
but with an imperturbable frmness,
says the Temps" after summarizing
the various steps taken by Mr.. wilson
in the European war. 1.-THE measures
of protection asked of Congress consti-
tute a new step which brings the United
States to the VERGE of war"
The "Temps" calls attention TO the
fact that the Imperial German Chan
cellor was 20 make statement on the
submarine war, and points out that
President Wilson was probably not un-
acquainted with this fact when he
chose the time for presenting his mes
sage to Congress.
European opinion, says the Journal
des Debats," loses its way in following
President Wilson's action, but it adds:
president Wilson must be taken as he
is, at the same time an idealist and
practical philosopher, prudent and reso-
lutte"
President Wilson's evolution toward
war is compared with that of Emperor
William, both declaring their love Of
peace. the German Emperor, however,
determining the policy leading to war,
while President Wilson will not be
brought to war except by intolerable
proyocation."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28

organization of this kind, but the plan
does not make righteous war impos-
sible. All it does is TO penallze tne
country that precipitates war WITH
out using, beforehand, the machinery
set up to avoid war If this machinery
proves inadequate, a nation is Tree 10
90 to war without suffering any penal
ties at the hands of the league. In
other words, the men who are BACK OF
this movement are not ultra -paclhsts'
not peace at any price men,
"Some plan which will solve inter
national difficulties without resort 20
war has become necessity. we be-
lieve that an open inquiry INTO the ma
ture of the dispute is the first step "a
this direction"
Advocating the establishment OF
tribunal which should enforce Judg-
ments and awards in dispute, Mr.. Mar
burg declared that justice as substan-
tial as that given to each separate
state in the American Union in their
united action urder the Federal Con-
stitution would emerge among nations:
IF the juI tents OF the court ani
awards of the Council OF Cancellation
were to be enforced we might need
standing international military force.
Under the present programme oil inc
League to Enforce Peace demand
upon each of the signatoT'y powers TO
c0rt"ihute their quota of military force
In the rare emergencies calling for
their use would be SUFFICIENT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28
pended our regaining full liberty Of
decision.
English Blockade Intensified

England did not abandon the isola-
ton of Germany, but on the contrary,
intensified il in the most reckless fash
ion. Our adver aries we're not made to
respect the principles Of international
law, universally recognized before the
war, nor made to follow the laws OF
humanity. The freedom Of the seas,
which America wanted to restore, IN CO.
oreration with US, during the war, has
been still more completely destroyed
by our adversary, and America has not
hindered this. All this is common
Knowledge.
Gwen at the end of January England
issued a new isolation declaration for
the North Sea, and in this period, since
May 4, nine months had passed. Could
il then be surprising that on January
81 we considered that the freedom OF
The seas had not been reestablished
and that we drew our conclusions from
this? .
"But the case extends beyond that Of
formal Importance. We, who were
ready for peace, now by mutual under
standing fight for life against an enemy
who from the beginning put his heel
upon the recognized laws Of nations.
The English starvation blockade, our
peace offer, its rebuke by the Entente,
the war aims of cur enemies purport--
ing our destruction and the speeches OF
Lloyd George are known also in Amer
lea.
~ would fully understand II IL the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28
Pacific" Reports
From u. S. Give Hope
To German People
Observer, However, Does Not
See How Conflict Between
Nations Can Be Avoided
,By A German Correspondent

Berlin, Feb. 27.-Such news as we
get from the United States seems
rather more pacific and is well received
here. One cannot help thinking, how
ever. that the Germans are too san
guine.
The question of avoiding complete
breakup is wholly in the hands OF
the United States government. Ger
many cannot make further concessions
II is quite impossible for the German
government to withdraw or modify the
war zone declaration Of January 81
Public opinion would lot allow it.
The temper of the population is not
inadequately manifested by the recent
speeches of Conservative and National
Liberal Deputies in the Prussian Diet
and by the agrarisn and industrial
leaders at the yearly meeting of the
influential Farmers Association.
hear positively that naval and
maritime people are exceedingly salts
fed by the success of the submarine
campaign, which, so far, has considera-
bly surpassed their calculations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28
British Papers
See Overt Act in
Laconia Sinking
United States Is Brought
Step Nearer War, De-
clare Writers

London. Feb. 2s.-President Wilson's
address before Congress is the genera
subject Of press comment to-day.
Fresh tributes are paid TO his lofty
ideal,sm and love OF peace, while MS
difficulties, in view of the Congress
sional position and the sbaence of COM
plete unanimity of american opinion,
are fully recog lied.
The main point discussed, however, is
whether the attack on the Laconia con.
stitutes the covert act" The general
opinion is that il is difficult to see how
il can be regarded as otherwise.
"The Times" remarks that President
Wilson spoke with great caution re-
garding specific measures, and II bases
no positive conclusions on the address.
but, contrasting it with that of the
German Chancellor, says:
I've cannot but think the illuminat-
ing contrast between the two will pro-
foundly impress the American people
"The Daily Telegraph" says: "The
of the Laconia crime
would seem to answer to the main
points laid down by President Wilson
in his previous statements as to what
the United States would refuse to toll
crate"
"The Daily Chronicle" says: "lf the
Laconia sinking is not an overt act, IT
is little difficult to conceive what will
be. The news of the deaths of
American passengers will strengthen
President Wilson's hand in adopting
whatever further measures he thinks
fit. Already there is evidence that
American opinion is in advance Of his
policy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28
Senate Bill, as Amended, to
Give Wilson More Power

bonds OF the United States not exceed,
ing the aggregate of 100000, 900, SAID
bonds to be in such form and supJect
10 such terms and conditions as the
Secretary Of the Treasury may pre-
scribe and 70 bear interest at a rate
not exceeding per cent per annum'
provided that such bonds shall De
sold at not less than par, shall not
carry the circulation privilege, and ina,
all citizens of he United States snail
be given an equal opportunity to SUD
scribe therefor, but no commission
shall be allowed or paid thereon; that
both principal and interest shall De
payable in United States gold coin OF
the present standard of value, and be
exempt from all taxation and duties Oh
the United States as well as from taxa;
ton in any form of all state, munlcipal
or local authorities; that any bonds IS
sued hereunder may, under such condi-
tions as the Secretary Of the Treasury
may prescribe, be convertible INTO
bonds bearing a higher rate OF interest
than per centum per annum II any
bonds shall be issued by the United
States at a higher rate than 3 per
centum per annIm by virtue OF any act
passed on or before December 81, 1918.
Extra Fund for Expense
an order to pay the necessary ex-
penses connected with the said issue
Of bonds, or any conversions thereof, a
sum not exceeding one-fifth OF l per
centum Of the amount of bonds herein
authorized to be issued. or which may
be converted, Is hereby appropriated
out OF any money in the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated, TO be expended
as the Secretary of the Treasury may
direct.
"The President is authorized TO
transfer so much of the amount herein
appropriated as he may deem necessary
not exceeding s25,000,00O TO the Blu,
reau of War Risk Insurance, created
bv act of Congress, approved Septem-
Der 2, 1914. for the purpose Of insur-
ing vessels, their freight, passage
moneys and cargoes against loss or
damage b. the present risks OF war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28
Taft Sees War
Unless Germany
Or Wilson Yields
Nation Is on Trial; Murder
Cannot Be Arbitrated,"
He Tells Jersey Crowd

Ex-President William Howard Taft
speaking at Plainfeld, n. j., last night,
Endorsed President Wilson's action in
asking Congress for authority to arm
American merchant vessels and take
other steps necessary to protect Amer
lean citizens.
"The American character is again on
trial" said Mr.. Taft. "We proved TO
the world in the Civil War that we
were a great power. Our military
strength and the moral fibre we dis
played put US in the front rank Of ma
tons and gave an impulse to the cause
Of popular government throughout the
world.
"Now the question is whether we are
going to give up that influence by show
ing the white feather when subjected to
the harsh methods Of brutal military
power. II We do, well lose our pres
tige Ia The eyes of the world, and the
cause of popular government will SUI
fer as we'll 80 ourselves"
Mr.. Taft then made an appeal for
universal military training. He said
he did not like the idea, but realized
that il was necessary to insure against
aggression and war. He spoke briefly
Of the relations of the United States
with the belligerent nations, saying
that the property damage done by
Great Britain could be adjusted by ar
bitration at the end of the war.
"But Germany has killed 200 Of our
citizens in situations where they had
the right to be-" said Mr.. Taft. "They
were killed without warning. and we
condoned the crime because Germany
pledged herself to refrain from such
acts in the future.
Unless Germany retreats from her
position now, or we retreat from ours.
IL Is difficult TO see how we can avoid
war. For you cannot arbitrste on muir
der. and you cannot deal with ma
tiop, brutal enough to insist on sinking
ships without warning and sacrificing
innocent lives, except by force"
. In view Of the imminent danger ahead,
Mr.. Taft declared IL did not seem 90
him wise OH the part Of President Will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28

Washington, Feb. 27.-The text OF
the bill as amended presented to-day
by the Senate Committee on forelgh
Relations in compliance with Presl-
dent wilson's request to Congress TOT
defensive powers follows. The amend
r,ents which make the bill stronger
than the President asks are itaiicised;
"Be IL enacted by the Senate ana
House of Representatives Of the onited
ctots. Of America in Congress as
sembled,
"That the commanders and creDs
of all merchant vessels Of the Onated
States and bearing the registry OF
the limited States are hereby an
tborized TO arm and defend such
vessels against unIawtud attacks
and the President Of the United States
Ia hereby authorized and empowered 10
sunply such vessels with defensive
arms. fore and aft, and also with tne
necessary ammunition and means Oh
making use Of them; and that he De
and is hereby authorized and en-
powered to employ such other instru-
mentslities and methods as may IN
his Judgment and discretion seem
necessary and adequate to protect suct
vessels and the citizens of the Unlted
States in their lawful and peaceful
pursuits on the nigh seas.
"The sum of sl00,oo0,0Oo is hereby
appropriated to be expended by the
President of the United States for TIE
purpose Of carrying into effect the fore
going provisions, the said sum to be
available until the first day of Janu-
airy, 1918.
Authorizes Bond Issue
"For the purpose of meeting the eK-
penditures herein authorized he Sec
retary of the Treasury, under the d.
rection of the President, Is hereby an-
thorized to borrow on the credit OF the
United States and TO issue thei etor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28

som 10 seek to avoid summoning an eN-
~ IN session Of Congress. Both branches
Of he national legislature, ne 81 Va;
o y, 20 be on hand under the dome Oh
the Capitol, where they could best serve
The meeting, which was called 70 on;
act a nacifist rally held last week, passed
resolntions cf loyalty to President VII
son and confidence In his ability 70
ouide the country through the present
The Plaintield High School audito-
r;um was crowded with about 2,OOo peo-
nle. The former President was given
stirring reception.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28
League for Peace
Wouldn't End War,
Asserts Marburg
Plans to PenaliZe Country
That Precipitates Conflict,
Says Ex-Ministsr

A world court or a league of nations
would not necessarily prevent right
eous war, Theodore Marburg, former
Minister to Belgium, declared in an
address delivered last night at the
Broadway Tabernacle.
"There is such thing as righteous
war" Mr.. Marburg said. ain the past
some wars have served great ends that
could not have been served under ex-
isting conditions in any other way.
But it is possible by adequate organ
ization to effect these same ends'with-
out war.
"The aim OF the League TO Enforce
Peace is to inaugurate a rudimentary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28
P. A. S. Franklin Approves
Measure to Arm U.S.Liners
But Wants Gunners To Be on
Hand When Needed

p. A. S. Franklin, president OF the
international Mercantile Marine, said
last night that he approved the bill to
arm American ships, adopted by the
Senate Committee. and hoped that it
would pass
"The bill mentions arming mer-
ehantmen fore and aft" he remarked,
land also says that the government
will provide the guns. 1t does not
state clearly, however, who is TO han
die them. hope that the phrase
means Of making use Of them re-
fers to the intention Of the govern
ment to provide navy gunners for that
purpose.
IF the company had to provide gun
ners there would always be the posi-
bility that one or more Of them would
not turn up at sailing time. Then the
vessel would be delayed until Other
men could be obtained. 1t is essential
that the business OF arming American
Line ships should be carried out In a
systematic, well organized manner.
at is not a question Of risking prop
erty. II is the loss Of life that We do
not wish TO incur. The Mongolia is
now on her way to London, unarmed.
and her sister ship, the Manchuris,
sails on Saturday, also unarmed. They
are worth more TO the company than
any Of the American liners, from a
financial point OF view. Yet we have
kent the passenger ships in port"
The mountings and places for the
guns nrc already on place on the
American liners, according to Mr..
Franklin. The ST. Louis has coaled and
stored and IL ready for sea; as sooa
as her guns are mounted and her gun
-. ~ .haard shs will sail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28

terisls. such ss coal and iron, needed
by them, 20 neutral states within the
boundaries o. our sea forces. But we
also know mat all these diiieplties;,
after all. are caused only by England :
tyranny of the seas. W. will and
shall break this enslavement OF all non
English trade.
Cannot Modify U-Boat Air
1--WE meet half way all wishes 81
reutrals that can be complied win.
But in the endeavor to do so we never
can go beyond the limits imposed upon
us by the irrevocable decision to reaSn
the aim of the establishment OF the
barred zone. ill
~ am sure that later the moment Will
come when neutrals themselves VIII
thank US for our firmness, for the free
dom of the seas which we gain Wy
fighting is of advantage to them Also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28
Won Tirpitz Party Rejects
Scheme to Gust HoltWeg

Amsterdam, Feb. PA telegram re-
ceived to-day from Berlin says that
majority of Admiral Won Tirpitz's sup
porters have rejected the proposed
campaign against the Chancellor. Thir-
tv supporters of Won Tirpitz, former
Minister of the Navy, including Count
Won Hoensbroech, have been In con-
ference in Berlin to discuss "a change
in the Office of Imperial Chancellor"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-28

United States. as a protector Of inter-
national law, should have bartered Tor
it, reestablshment in equal fashioh
with all the belligerents, and II, desir
ing TO restore peace to the world, hae
taken measures 10 enfor, the end OF
the bloodshed. But | cannot possioly
consider il a vital question for tne
American nation TO protect interna-
tional law in a one-sided fashion, only
against US.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-05
CITY GETS OFFER
FOR BRIDGE BONDS
OLYMPIA BUILDING g. LOAN As.
ISOLATION OFFERS TO BUY
$4,000 OF ISSUE

Proposal to buy at par $4,000 of
the 100000 bonds to be issued by
the city for the construction of the
new concrete bridge across the Des
Chutes river on West Fourth street,
If the city would take the remaining
$15, 200, was submitted to the coun-
Gil at its regular meeting Tuesday
evening by the Olympia Building &
Loan Association. in conjunction
with the Puget Sound Savings &
Loan association Of Seattle.
The proposal is contingent upon
the council creating an assessment
district covering the entire city to pay
for the bridge, the plan which has
been considered throughout, and the
city purchasing the last $4,000 of
the issue, so that in the event any of
the property owners failed to pay the
assessment the city could proceed
with the collection.
The plan will permit the city to
pay the contractors cash and thus OBJ
tain a better price for the work and
will also enable it to meet the ulti-
matum of the various bidders, that
they would agree to build the bridge
within the 100000 appropriated,
provided it was paid in cash. They
refused to accept bonds, saying they
could not dispose of them satisfac-
torily on the present market.
Final revised plans for the bridge
were submitted to the council by
City Engineer Ray Wood. They pro-
vide for a concrete span across the
river and concrete viaduct over the
railroad tracks on the Westside, thus
it permanent in character.
Bids are to be called for Immediately.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-05
PAGE FIVE
Coal Cheaper in Seattle

Furnace coal delivered to consum-
ers in Seattle will cost 1920 per ton,
and if any extra packing is done, such
as handling into easements, there
will be an additional charge of 50
cents. This price will prevail through
out the season unless additional costs
to operators are necessary through
materials or labor. What was once
known on the Seattle market as lump
coal may be merged with furnace
coal and screenings will disappear.
This is the outcome of the maximums
allowed under the latest ruling Of
Fuel Administrator Garfield follow
ing the protest of the committee from
this state showing that he former
prices were too low to allow them to
operate. Delivered prices last year
for a poorer grade we're $9.05.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-05
Object to 1OO.FOOt Street

An ordinance to condemn a strip
of land along the property of A. J.
Frisch and A. T. Rabeson andxmake
Chestnut street 100 feet wide when
it is extended throug.i the. Stevens
addition in the southeastern part OF
the city, was laid over until the next
meeting upon the objection of Coun-
Gilman Forstell, at the council meet
ing Tuesday evening. General Stew
ems asked its enactment, saying It
was necessary to avoid making .
deep cut and I'LL.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-05
NEW DRUG STORE MANAGER
Roland Woods Now in Charge for
PrigmOre & Sears

Roland Woods, formerly with the
Owl Drug company of Vancouver,
Wash, and recently head prescrip-
ton druggist for Bartell of Seattle,
is the new manager of the local Prig-
more & Sears drug store. George d.
Prigmore. senior member of the
firm, announced this week.
Associated with Mr.. Woods in the
conduct of the local store is Charles
Leighton, manager of the Young
Drug company of Centralia for the
past five years. Both Woods and
Leighton are married and have
brought their families to Olympia to
make their homes here.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-05
Park Board Loses Ont

Abner Ames of Gull Harbor, who
was arrested the other day by the
park policeman for hauling wood
through Priest Point park, was dis
charged after short hearing before
Police Judge Walter Corsby swhen
that official sustained the contention
of Ames' attorneys, Parr & Marts,
that the park board has no authority
to make rules and regulations but
that they can only be prescribed by
an ordinance Of the city council. Such
ordinances are now pending before
the council.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-05
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I. REPORTS SAL T. OF ::
+ FOUR OVERLAND >;
+ TOURING CARS ::

+ !. 1. !. !. !. !. !. !. !. :. !. j. ). ). !. :.
Sale of four Overland touring cars
during the past week. three of them
the popular Overland Model 90, was
reported Thursday by W. E. Bron-
son of the Bronson Motor Car COM
pany, which recently launched a
more aggressive sales campaign in
the local territory.
The Model 80 cars were delivered
to Frank Laramie and D. r. Hughes
of Yelm, and to B. H. Burg of Olym-
pia. while the fourth car, a Model
1914 touring car, went to George w.
Martell of this city.
The Bronson Motor Car company
has been completely reorganized
during the past summer, the bust
ness being divided into departments
under the general supervision of Mr..
Bronson. The concern now has an
up-to-date vulcaizing department, a
repair and machine shop, a sales d.
vision and a general garage depart
ment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-05
Odd Fellows lodges of District a

Odd Fellows lodges of District 4 =,
composed of the societies in Olympia,
Centralia. Skookumchuck, Tenino
and kamilche, will hold their next
semi-annual meeting at Shelton Oc-
tober 6, beginning with an executive
session in the afternoon and continu-
ing with banquet and open meeting
in the evening, which is to be attend
ed also by the Rebekahs and their
friends.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-10-05
j. : i 1. 1. 1. !. !. 1. 1. 1. j. j. + 1.
I. NEW BUICK SKIES .
1. MAKE RECORD FOR
+ GASOLINE ECONOMY ,

!. !. !. !. !: /. !. :: i + ++* + + I
Fine records for low gasoline con-
sumption are being made by the new
model Buick Six cars. C. A. Rose of
the Rose-Nepple Auto company, the
local dealers, reports. In spite of
the fact that they are larger and
heavier, they are making records for
gasoline economy that would do JUS
tice to many four-cylinder cars.
He cites trip recently made by
F. c. Wilcox. the well-known shingle
manufacturer of Hoquiam, who re-
Gently made a 1900 mile trip
through Southern Oregon and North
ern California in his seven-passenger
Model E $40 Buick, with a full load
of passengers and lots of baggage,
and who found. when he figured up
the mileage when he got home. that
he had made better than 18 miles
per gallon Of gasoline, with CORE
spondingly low oil consumption.
Another Buick owner, driving the
Model E 6-45, the five passenger car,
drove over from Ellensburg Wednes-
day and told the local agents his ma
chine had averaged 20 miles per gal
Ion of gas.