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New-York tribune., 1917-07-12
Captain Omey Denies He
Has Asked Authority to
Take Action
Suspect Is Well Known
Washington Repeatedly Asked
to Limit Teutonic lnsur-
ance Activities

CAPTAIN William j. Off1ey, in eharge
of the local agents Of the Departmeh
of Justice. last night denied a Wash
ington report that he had asked su-
thority for the arrest OF herman
prominent in insurance circles IN th's
and other cities. He admitted that ne
"has something on the fellow and
that he had sent numerous reports Oh
him to Washington.
The man in question, for whose ar
rest prominent insurance men nave
been looking, is one of the best known
Germans in the insurance world HIS
activities are numerous, and his con
nections with banking aud other hnan'
cial institutions of the best.
One Of the companies in which ne Is
interested is the Rossla Insurance
Company, of Petrograd, Russia win
American headquarters in Harttora
Conn. 1t is reinsurance company
doing no direct writing. At the pe
ginning of the war, its American bust
ness WAS under the direction Of Carr
Sturhahn, a German, and about him ne
had many Germans, so many mat the
British government brought influence
TO bear on Petrogrsd to have HIM re
moved. This was finally accomplished
but when it came 10 appointing a ne"
manager, the Germans scored by put
ting in that place one Carvallaho,
near relative Of the man deposed.
Since then Sturhahn, who was also
al one time the assistant manager lt
tbis couutrv of the Munich Re-insur-
ance Company, in which the dominant
American figure is Carl Schremcr, has
maintained Offices within the offices
of the Rossia Company, IN Hartford.
The objection OF the British govern
ment TO German management Of this
companv's affairs in the United States
was that il afforded too good an oppor'
tunity for Berlin 10 learn OF the move
ments of ships and cargoes from thl'
country through re-insuring risks taKer
by American companies. 1t did not sue
ceed. however, in doing more than Sc
curing the nominal removal of Stur-
hahn.
The case Of this company, as we'll as
of other companies doing business al
branches Of companies chartered IN
neutral countries. has been called re-
peatedly to the attention OF the author
tiles in Washington IN support OF q
demand that something be done to limit
German activities in these lines.
The report that Washington had
about decided to make move IS the
first indication that the demand for
house cleaning has met with other than
an unwelcome reception.
Those who have beer urging action
to protect troop and merchant ships
from U-boats complain that the locaI
bureau OF the Department of Justice
is not only slow in gathering informa-
tion against dangerous Germans, ou'
slower in making use of information
that is presented to il.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-12
u. S. Ship Kansan
Torpedoed; a Killed
kansan, Carrying Food to
France, Sunk by U-Boat;
Gun Crew Saved

The American steamship kansan,
carving a crew Of fifty men, has been
sunk. presumably OF the French coast,
according to a csblegram received in
New York by the French and Canada
Steamship Company, which chartered
the vessel.
State Department dispatches received
last night announced that the Kansan
had been torpedoed by German sub
marine and that four of the crew were
missing. All OF the armed naval
guard were saved, and have been land
eG with the other survivors. The men
lost are Firs. Assistant Engineer j. NJ.
Murphy, AmeriCan; +. Agulrre, ing
iish; a =. Kua, of Honolulu, and {.
Ilanan, Of Singapore. ~
The vessel was valued at s3,o00,00o.
She carried a cargo Of -four and other
foodstuffs. together with 1000 tons OF
steel. which. valued in all at S2,000,O00,
was consigned to the French govern
ment. 4 majority Of her crew were
Americans.
The cablegram received here came
from the cOmpany's agents in Paris. II
did not say whore the sinking, on July
3, occurred. The vessel was due at a
French port on July 3. She left New
York on June -, commanded by Cap
tain T.. A. Forsythe.
The Kansan, owned by the American
Hawaiian Steamship Company, struck
a mine of the French coast last De
cember. She was then reported as
sunk. but was salvaged, and returned
to New York IN April, where she re
mained until she started out again in
June. I'm October, 1916. the Kansan
was held up by the German submarine
U-53 off Nantucket coast and was al
lowed to proceed after the U-boat cap
tain learned her identity. At that time
the submarine was rsldng shipping OF
the American coast.
Formerly the Massachusetts,, the
kansan was built in Camden, ~ j., in
1903. She was of 1913 tons gross.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-12
Chile Agrees with Uruguay

Santiago, Chile, July 1.-THE For
eign Minister Of Chile, in response to a
note from Uruguay explaining the de-
cree recently issued by Uruguay, de-
claring that it would not regard as a
belligerent any American nation which
is in a state of war with nations of
other continents. says:
MY government is pleased to show
to Uruguay, with which it maintains
such loyal amity, that 1t appreciates
highly the reasons of Americanism
which have inspired the resolution of
the government of Uruguay"
The "Mercurio" considers that Chile's
response to Uruguay is a frank adhe
sion to the sentiments of Americanism
which inspired the Uruguayan resolu-
tion.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-12
Desires
To Subscribe to
loan Of Freedom
Provisional Government Asked
To Permit Nicholas and
Family to Invest

Petrograd. July 11.-Former Emperor
Nicholas has appealed to the pro,
visional government to allow him and
the members of his family TO acquire
stock in the LOAN of Freedom
The former Emperor announces tna'
the amount of their investment IN the
loan depends upon whether the Russian
state intends TO support his family or
rot. He adds that of his own property
he possesses now only 100000 ruples'
his wife 100000 rubles, ms helI
Alexis. 1.50O 1000 rubles; his daughter,
Olga. 100000 rubles, and his otner
daughters between 100000 and Z'ooo-
600 rubles.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-12
Lutherans Called Disloyal
Nebraska Council Accuses
Professors of Aiding Enemy

Lincoln, Neb., July 1.-THE Nebraska
Council of Defence issued a statement
to-day charging Certain professors OF
the University of Nebraska" and "the
conspicuous representatives of the
Lutheran Church" in the state with
"disloyal activity and passivity that
has tended to give aid and comfort to
Germany as an enemy.
The statement said further there was
a general misunderstanding as to the
meaning and purpose of the war.
To overcome this the council an
nounced patriotic meetings would be
held in every town in Nebraska.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-12
Programme Of Russian
Socialists Approved
By German MINORITY

Stockholm. July IA prelimirsr
statement regarding the activities q
the delegates from the Workmens mi
Soldiers Council, of Peirogrsd to IN,
Stockholm conference was issued To-
day BY the delegates themselves IN
stead of, as has been the custom up n
the present, by the Dutch Scandinavia,
committee.
The delegates. the statement san
have conferred with the other dsligs
tions to the conference and established
the fact that the German minority a.
proves all the details OF the programs,
set forth IN the manifesto issued b
the Council of Workmen's and Solder
Delegates of Petrograd late in Apr.
and is ready to participate in an o..
ternational conference. The HunganD
Socialists are said TO have taken n
same stand.
On behalf of the Austrian Socis.G
Victor Adler. their leader, who is hsa
expressed the opinion that the iOrrs.
latioE of long programmes and psi
forms was useless at this time. lFw
the inslstence of the Russians, hel'
ever, hs declared his acceptance otii'
Russian platform. The Austrian lssts
added that, while he had voted ioT W.
credits for the defence of his eOlrlH
up to this time, he was prepared e
refuse to vote for them after the ID
ternational conference, provided ne
conference would take a definite sis''
in that direction.
The representative in Stockholm o.
the German majority Socialists said b
could not make a binding declsrsiIN
on behalf of his party without nH
consulting its members. lie has gre
to Berlin for such consultation. IL
Russian delegates also conferred VIZ
the Berne Commission Zmmewsi.
ists) and with Mayor Lindhsgea O.
Stockholm.
The Russian mission here the siiN
ment concludes, bids fair 70 be con-
plete success. Several delegates VII
leave within the next few days ia
London and Paris and, If posslhls' 10
New-York tribune., 1917-07-12
Alien Loyalty Pledge Urged
Security League Asks Germans
Here to Repudiate Kaiser

Americans of German birth were
called upon to express publicly their
loyalty to their adopted country in a
resolution passed yesterday by the
executive committee Of the National
Security League.
The resolution calls attention to the
danger Of German-Americans being
brought into disrepute as class by
the action of dlsloyal few and urges
that "all organized bodies of Germans
and of persons of German ancestry as
semble together in public meeting and
come out in open declaration against
the German government, condemnlng
its conduct and prosecution of the war
and demonstrating their loyalty to the
government Of the United States" -
New-York tribune., 1917-07-12
Explosion Suspect Held
Russian Pole Was Near Mare
Island Before Recent Blast

Woodland, Cal, July III. Kozlow-
ski, Russian Pole arrested at Esparto,
near here, is held to-day by the local
police as a suspect in connection with
the Mare Island Navy Yard explosion
Monday, when six persons were killed.
Kozlowski is said to have admitted
being in Vallejo, but says he left Sun
day. lie is twenty-five years old, and
was refused admission to the Marine
Corps several weeks ago.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-12
Prices Mean
Victory or Defeat

Prices mean the same thlng every
where now. They mean the ehelehey
or the ineficiency of the nation
whether 1t is the government that
nsvs them or not. They mean victory
or defeat. They mean that America
will win her place once for all among
the foremost free nations OF the
world. or that she will sink to defeat
and become a second-rato power alike
in thought snd in action. This is a
dsy of her reckoning, and every man
amongst us must personally lace tnsl
reckoning along with her.
The case needs no arguing. j as
sumo that | am only expressing your
own thoughts-what must be IN the
mind of every true man when ne
faces the tragedy aud the solemn
glory of the present war, for the
emancipation Of mankind. ! summon
YOU TO a great duty, great privl-
iege, a shining dignity and distlnc-
tion. shall expect every man VINO
il not a Stacker to be at my side
throughout this great enterprise. In
il no man can win honor who thinks
Of himself.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-12
Makes Paper from Seaweed
Danes Alleged Process
Cheaper than Wood Pulp

Copenhagen, July IA Danish in
yentor, it is announced. has discoy-
cred process for making newsprint
paper from seaweed.
The new process Is said to entail half
the cost of making paper from wood
pulp.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-12
Public Must Have Same
Prices as Government

know, and you know. what re
snonse TO this great challenge o.
dptv and of opportunity the nation
will expect of YOU. And ] know wnat
response you will make. lhose "h9
do not respond. who do not RESPOND
i'm The spirit of those who have gone
IA give their lives for rs on oIooGy
colds FAR away, may safely be ItiU
IN he dealt with by opinion and 'he
Iaw-for the law must, OF course,
command those things. ! am deallhs
with the matter thus publicly ana
frankly. not because J nave any
doubt or fear as to the result, but
onlv N order that in all our think
inc and in all our dealings Win one
another We may move IN perlee''y
clear air of mutual understanding,
And there Is something more tnat ne
we must add 10 our thinking ne
public is now as much part OF tDs
government as are the army ana
navy themselves, the whole peopie
in all their activities are now mooil-
lied and in service Tor the accom-
nlishment Of the nations task IN
this war; 10 Is in such circumstance
,mpossible Justly to distinguish ne
tween industrial purchases made by
the government and industries, and
IL ia lust as much our duty to sus-
tain the industries of the country,
ali the industries that contribute TO
it's life, as II is to sustain our forces
in the field and on the sea. We must
make the prices TO the public the
ame as the prices TO the govern''
mant
New-York tribune., 1917-07-12
War Increases London Divorces

A large increase in divorce cases to
be heard IN this term Of the Law courts
is attributed TO many hssty war we'd
dings whicl have had unhappy sequels,
says a La odon correspondent Of The
Associated Press.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-12

reaved women and pitiful children
before you will come forward to 90
your duty and give some part OF your
life, in easy peaceful fashion Tor 'he
things we ere lighting for. the things
we have pledged our fortunes, our
lives. our sacred honor TO vindlca'e
and defend liberty aud justice, ana
fair dealing and the peace OF nations Z
of course, you will not. IL Is III,
conceivable Your patriotism Is OF
the same self-denying stun as inc
patriotism Of the men dead or
manned on the FIELDS of France OF
else IL is no patriotism at all Lei
ms never speak. then, Of prohts ana
of patriotism in the same. sentence
hat face facts and meet them: Lee
ms do sound business, but not IN tne l,s
midst of a mist. Many a grieIous
burden of taxation will he laid on
tbis nation. in this generation ana
the next, to pay for this war. Let Us
see to il that for every dollar that Is
taken from the peoples pockets ~
shall be possible 70 obtain a dollsr
worth of the sound stufs they hesd
New-York tribune., 1917-07-12
Ocean Freight Rates
Obstacle to Victory

let me- turn for q moment 10 'hs
chin owners Of the United states ana
tbo other ocean carriers whose eH-
smnle they have followed, ana ar
them if they realize what opstacies'
What almost insuperable .obstacleSt;
thew have been putting IN the way ~
Tho successful prosecution OF thlS
war bv the ocean freight rates lnCs
have been eNacting. They, are uolhs
everything that high freight chaIe
csn do TO make the war q lalIuIs' -
make II impossible. ,..t..- 80.
| do not say that they realize tnls OF
intend II. The thing has happened ha1I
urallv enough. because the commeIcla'
nrocesses which We are content 10 see
anerate in ordinary times have WIN
ort sufficient thought been contlh-
Ysd into a period where they nave
no proper place. | am not question,
inc motives. am merely sta'lhe n
fact. and stating II In order 'ha' @'
tortion may be Fixed upon II.
Tbe fact is that those VINO nave
exed war freight rates have taken
the most effective means IN the'I
mower TO defeat the armies engaged
seainst Germany. When tney reall4s
t5is we may, | take 10 for grantee
cunt upon them TO TeconsldeI the
whole matter 1t is high time; Hheir
extra hazards are covered ny wal
risk insurance.
Evening star., 1917-09-25
JEWISH DAY OF ATONEMENT.
Services for Yom Kippur to Begin at
SundoWn Today.

Yom kippur. Jewish day of atone-
ment, will begin at sundown this even
ing. People of Jewish faith through
out the city have completed their plans
for the observation.
Jewish places of worship will be open
for the thousands of worshipers OBJ
serving the day. The participants will
fast until sundown tomorrow.
At Adath Israel Synagogue. Rabbi
Benjamin L. Grossman this evening is
to preach on THE True Prayer for
Atonement," and tomorrow morning
will speak on The True Significance
of Yom kippur."
"Succoth," or the feast of tabernacles,
a harvest festival. is to be observed
October 1. This is the fifteenth day
of the seventh month, Tishri. in the
Jewish calendar.
In this festival stress is laid upon
the Providence of God evidenced by the
richness and bounty of nature. accord
ing to a statement prepared by the
tract commission, Central Conference
Of American Rabbis' Union of American
Hebrew CONGREGATIONS.
Evening star., 1917-09-25
CAVALRYMEN FROM D. C.
SOON TO BE ARTILLERY
Reorganization of Troopers at Camp
Mcclellan Actively
Under Way.
pecial DISPATCH to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CAMP MCCLELLAN. Admission, Ala,
September 25.-In preparation for the
reorganization of the artillery brs-
gade there is marked activity today in
the camp of the artillery and of the
cavalrymen who are to be transferred
to the artillery.
1t is probable the reorganization of
the artillery brigade will be completed
Raftery. commanding the division. will
personally superintend the organiza-
tion work.
Additional assignments to the 5Sth
Brigade court-martial were made
known this morning at the division
headquarters. In addition to the Mary
land officers mentioned in previous
dispatches, the following Virginia off,
GERS have been named: Lieut.. Col.
Samuel r. Miller, Capt. William A.
Stack. Capt. Winston B. Davis and
Second Lieut.. Charles 3. Chapman.
Col. Miller will be the senior officer
Barkesda1e of the 1st Virginia Regi-
ment and Lieut.. George Henderson of
the 1st Maryland Regiment were
named as the judge advocates for that
brigade.
AS part OF the Anniston Chamber Of
Commerce there has been established
what is known as the welfare service
bureau. Through this bureau the
women OF this city are producing a
found place in the great camps of an
arIQy
Evening star., 1917-09-25
TO AID IN BUYING MILLION
BOOKS FOR THE SOLDIERS
Campaign Begun in Washington for
Raising Quota of Camp Library
Fund of $4,000.

The library campaign toward secur-
ing $4,000. Washington's allotment of
the $1,000. 900 needed to provide 1900
900 books for the soldiers in the thirty
two Army camps. got off to a good
start yesterday, when several hundred
dollars were subscribed.
Charles Henry Butler. assistant Ii
brarian of the Public Library, secre-
tary of the local committee, announced
today that the committee was pleased
with the fist days work. He express
ed appreciation of the efforts of a. corps
Of young women who were at th4 Be
lasco Theater last night and collected
a good sum. Collections are being
taken at the banks. hotels and various
department stores throughout the city.
This work is under the direct charge
Of Mrs. John A. Kratx of Florence
Court. Members of the STATS of the
various libraries throughout the city
are also collecting contributions.
Charles Henry Butler of 1885 street.
chairman of the local committee. re-
turned to Washington today and as
sumed direct charge Of the campaign.
Evening star., 1917-09-25
AMERICAN SURGEONS
WORK AS SHELLS FALL
Demonstration of Goodness Declared
urpassed-Severa1 Teams Labor
Behind Western Battle Lines.
By the Associated Press.

by tNe asSocidteu freSs-
BRITISH FRONT IN FRANCE AND
BELGIUM. September 25.-American
surgical teams have again been doing mag
nifcent work in advanced casualty clear
ing stations since the latest offensive be-
gan a number of surgeons and helpers
being under a heavy shell fire at times.
At ono station out in the neighborhood
of the Ypres Menin road several surgeons
and assistants have been laboring stead
lily since Thursday morning. Those who
have seen them at the operating table.
while shells were breaking about them.
declare that they have never witnessed a
demonstration of greater GOODNESS than
was shown by these men who welded
the knife to save life during those nerve
racking times.
Those who are acquainted with the or
dinary hospital operating table and
know how much care is taken to prevent
noise and interruption can we'll realize
what 1t means to carry on a delicate
operation while great shells are explod-
ing nearby.
Another American surgical team has
been working in a German prisoner
camp where wounded captives are taken.
There are still others scattered about at
various points.
Evening star., 1917-09-25
SAY DYNAMITE WAS STORED
TO USE IN SHOOTING" FISH
OMcials Explain Find Of Explosive
in Empty Chicken House Near
Great Falls.

The thirty-six sticks Of dynamite found
in an empty chicken house near Great
Falls were to be used to shoot fish, In
the Potomac river. according TO the police.
who, with agents Of the Department oc
Justice, have spent the last three days in
vestigating the case.
Ernest A. Knott, one of two men taken
in custody in connection with the discov-
cry Of the explosive, was released late
yesterday, but George A. T1verny, who
was arrested by Maryland authorities
when caught Friday night near where the
dynamite was hidden. is being held for
further investigation. The police say that
the explosive was stolen from the plant OF
the Maryland Gold Mining Company, not
far from where it was found. Mrs.
Tiverny. it developed today, also was held
for time by the police and closely ques-
toned. but was released last night. Po-
lice officials say she was the woman seen
around the vacant house last FTidaN
afternoon. and whose presence there led
to the finding of the explosive.
1t was expected today that a prcsecu-
ton would be made in the Maryland
courts against the man suspected OF hav-
ing taken the dynamite from the mining
company 1t is also a violation OF the
game laws to dynamite streams or ponds
to catch fish
Evening star., 1917-09-25
WILL FORM NEW COMMITTEE.
Board of Trade to Aid in Guarding
Interests Of Fighters.

In order to guard as far as possible the
home interests of members who have en-
tered the service of the United States In
its war with Germany, the Washington
Board Of Trade is to have a COMMITTEES
on military and naval affairs
This was decided at a meeting Of the
executive committee yesterday afternoon.
President E. C. Brandenburg was author
lied to name the committee to take
charge.
w. W. Bowie and George NJ. Bond were
named as delegates to the tenth annual
convention of the Atlantic Deeper Water
ways Association, to be held In Miami,
Fla, November % to December l. j.
Harry Cunningham, secretary OF the
board, was named to attend the ninth
annual convention Of the Southern Com
mercial Congress. to be held in New
York. october Is to Il. Fred T. Schneid-
er. William Z. Luckett and w. Edward
Frazier were elected to membership
Evening star., 1917-09-25
PRESENT WAR PREDICTED
IN HIS REPORT IN 1898
Dewey Told Of Germany's Plans by
Capt. Won Goetz, Says Senator
Lewis, in Speech.

Senator j. Hamilton Lewis of llli-
nois. in an address in the Senate late
Yesterday. made the statement that
Department in 1898 that Capt. Won
Goetz of the German navy had told
him at Manila that Germany would
wage a world war within fifteen years.
Quoting report from Admiral
Dewey to the Navy Department. the
Illinois Senator said that Won Goetz
told the American naval officer that
Germany would capture Paris as the
first step to subjugating England. The
taking Of New York and Washington
was to follow in order that Germany
might secure an enormous cash in
demnity.
The wiping out of the Monroe doe
trine and the control of South America
by Germany also was predicted by the
German officer, declared Senator Lewis.
who was discussing peace negotiations.
For some reason the government had
not given the report wide circulation
Senator Lewis continued, but in the
face Of 1t now. any Senator who speaks
here or elsewhere against any measure
Of his country lends himself to the
enemy"
Characterizing the German reply to
Pope Benedicts peace note as "Prus-
sian peace hypocrisy" and an affront
both to the Pope and President Wilson
Senator Lewis scored what he termed
.1aegards in patriotism" and those who
argue against the war.
"The country guarantees free speech
to every American" the speaker said
but that man who uses free speech
against America is not the American
to whom free speech is guaranteed
In this country there can be no free
speech to any man to destroy the free
dom Of his fellow man. There can
never be liberty of speech to an Amer
| ican citizen to destroy the liberty OF
the American nation.