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Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
HUTTON SATISFIES
 COMMITTEE THERE
 WAS REALLY A LEAK
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NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Pressure of international affairs today caused the congressional committee that has-been Investigating the so-called leak on President Wilson's recent peace note to transfer the inquiry to Washington. Examination of witnesses will be re- sumed there tomorrow morning. j The committee returned to Washing ton determined further to sound at once the source of transmission of F.. A. Connolly's advance resume of the presidents note from Connolly's Washington brokerage office to E. F. Hutton X Co.,, New York brokers.
 George A. Ellis, Jr., of the Hutton firm, who put Connolly's information into a telegraphic warning to all of Huttons correspondents in the United States ten hours before the note was released probably will be the first witness.
 Connolly's testimony that he sent his information in a message by private wire from his office to the Hutton house, now has been disputed on the witness stand by every telegrapher in Hutton's employ who, according to Sherman l.. Whipple, counsel to the committee, might have received the message.
 That there was a Teak" of some kind no longer is seriously questioned by any of the committeeman. Discov- cry of it's existence through the testi- mony of E. F. Hutton. head of the Hutton house, is conceded. His testi- mony was a surprise to the committee none of it's members suspecting before coming here that such messages ex- isted as have been unearthed.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
MUSICAL. TREAT DELIGHTS EARS
 OFPHOEN|C|ANS

Never before has a Phoenix audience shown such enthusiasm as was exhib- tied at the Columbia theater last even ing when the Minneapolis Symphony orchestra presented a program that was beyond criticism. Society was there, music lovers were there and il looked as if all Phoenix was deter mined to hear the great musical at traction brough to this city by Eugene Redewill, judging from the automobiles parked in the vicinity of the playhouse. A few. in the manner or the Phoenician, came fashionably late. Their coming did not interrupt the program for they remained in the lobby until the inter mission, q new rule for which the prompt audience was duly thankful.
 It was a delightful audience from the social viewpoint as well as that of ap- preciation of very rare attraction. Practically everyone appeared in even ing gown, the smart costumes adding> a quota of atmosphere to the artistic surroundings. Many suppers followed the fashionable affair."
 Mir. and Mrs. w. K. James, whose brother Wendell Leighton is manager of the orchestra were there and with Continued on Page SiXl
Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
French WlU Mobilize AZ
 Civil Population
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 The French government has decided to mobilize the entire civilian popula- tion of France between the ages of 16 and 60 for national defense. Both sexes will be included in the mobiliza- tion
 The second day of the new German submarine warfare apparently has not resulted in any increased sinking of shipping. Dispatches from London announce the sending to the bottom of five vessels, including one of neutral registry, and a report of the sinking of another.
 The Spanish steamer Algorta of 2116 gross tons was the largest steamer sunk, the other being of less than 1000 tons, including two trawlers. The Norwegian steamer Hecla is believed to have been sunk. The Belgian trawler Marcelle was sunk by gun fire.
 On the battle fronts of Europe the inactivity of the past few days con tinues. The greatest activity seem ingly has taken place on the western front There; however, only patrol en- agreements and reconnoitering expedi- tions have occupied the troops in ad- dition to the regular artillery bonn bardments. Near GueudecOurt in the Somme region. British troops took sixty prisoners in raid. Berlin also reports several successful raids in this area.
 Bad weather hampers large scale operations of the eastern and Macedo- nian fronts. Near Solotvina south west of Brzezany in Galicia, German troops, Petrograd says, entered a Rus sian trench but were later driven back to their own line. Petrograd reports scouting and infantry fighting in Ru- mania
Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
GERMANY PLANS TO
 STARVE OUT BRITAIN
 WITH NEW CAMPAIGN

range of questions raised by the new German zones doubtless will be consid- cred by the war cabinet
 Meantime shipping circles are anxi- ously canvassing what alternatives car be provided for entering Knkwall. One suggestion is that American and Scan dinavian ships be examined at sea by the British blockade fleet between the Farce islands and Iceland.
 Another alternative suggested is for the examination of cn=soes by British agents at American, Scandinavian, and Dutch ports before departure of ves- sels. A third suggestion is for an ex- animation to oe made at some British colonial port. like Halifax. The latter two alternatives are not considered feasible, however. as it is believed the American government would not yield on the point of examination at home ports nor in Canada.
 It is pointed out that the system un- der which ships enter Kirkwall is not a compulsory one. but has been univer- sally adopted by shipping as the only means of avoiding examination at sea. Under the present system their diplo- matte representative at Washington, Copenha gen and elsewhere issue cer- tificate of assurance when cargoes are shown not to be contraband. The ship pers thereafter accept the cargoes backed up by such certificates and stop at Kirkwall, where the certificate as sures them quick examination and the avoidance Of detention at sea. But as the system is not compulsory, a num- | Der of steamers continue to run the 1 risks of not putting in at Kirkwall. One i American ship recently got through | the British blockade and now is at q | Nerve gian nort. The number of block l ade runners, however. is comparatisely 1 very small, as most of the traffic be | tween the United States, Scandinavia and Holland is Carried on by three | large trans-Atl4nti companies hand l ling passenger and freight, by tramr
 steamers which have been consolidated
 under one general control in order tt secure uniform observance of tho 1 bl ckade restriction.
 | Now that there is German blockade | to the British blockade. neutral snips
 will be subjected to double cordon 1 which iG exnected largely n increase
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Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
Officials Pleased To Find Nation Is
 Back of President
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WASHINGTON, Feb 2-Adminis- tration officials are gratified and sur prised at what they interpret as a practically unanimous opinion of the country on the situation so unexpect- edly precipitated by Germany's sub marine warfare declaration. Not only nearly all of the large metropolitan newspapers reaching the state depart ment, but also the small country papers, are declared to accept as a basic principle the belief that Amer ica's interests and honor have been attacked
 One official said today that this viewpoint, which had been awaited be- fore any announcement, has had a great effect on the formation of de- cision. The administration is known to feel that while the German an- nouncement justifies any action that may be deemed best. the administra- tion could not outdo public opinion.
 European sailings of all ships flying the American flag should postpone leaving port, according to the opinion of the state department. Secretary Lansing in announcing that a message to this effect had been sent to the International Mercantile Marine in re- gard to the sailing of the American steamer St. Louis for England tomor- row. was emphatic in saying no orders had been issued against her sailing but that the opinion of the department had been given that it would be wiser to await the decision of the country in the broader issue of the controversy with Germany
 The state department feels that the sailings of vessels. the departure of
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Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
Situation Serious
 AnnOunced Alter
 Senate C0nterence
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 When President Wilson and his ad- visers parted for a nights reflection, ' as the president himself put it. appar- ently 1t had not been determined whether the United States should de- lay acton until Germany commits an overt act; or whether passports should be handed to Count von Bernstorff with or without a warning note to Berlin.
 After the president and the cabinet had been in session more than two hours Mr. Wilson hurried to the capitol and this statement was issued at the White House:
 The president and the cabinet thor oughly canvassed the situation but there is nothing to announce"
 Members of the cabinet. sworn to silence. left the White House with grave faces. One of them later suf- ficiently broke the rule of silence to say:
 'The near future will develop something very, very serious"
 Another gave a hint that an overt act might be awaited. or at least a warning given by saying,
 The last chance has not yet gone While Germany has announced her purpose, she has not yet carried it into effect so far as we know"
 The cabinet unanimously agreed however, that the United States could under no circumstances countenanct such an invasion. of its rights as Ger lnany's campaign of ruthlessness pro- poses.
 At the capitol the president had ar hours conference alone with Senator Stone. chairman of the foreign rela- tions committee, and then sent out word that he sought the views of al senators. Many of the democrats hur- ried to his room on the senate floor Seated there with senators grouped about him in a semi circle, the presi- dent gave no indication of a decision of his own, but frankly announced h, had come to hear their opinions. T, induce open expressions. he was carefu not to specify what he had in his owr mind but invited a discussion of thre, propositions:
 To break off diplomatic relation! with Germany at once and delive 1 Ambassador yon Bernstorff passport tomorrow;
 To delay action until some overt ac
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Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
BREAK WITH GERMANY ONLY MATTER OF HOURS, WILSON
 FINDS SENATE BEHIND HIM
HELD
 WAITING WORD
 FROM GERMANY
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NEW YORK. Feb. 2.-Pending of ficial advices from Secretary Lansing of the state department. President r. A. s. Franklin, of the International Mercantile Marine, said tonight that no official announcement could be made as to the sailing Of the Amer ican line steamship St. Louis, sched- uled 10 leave here at noon tomorrow on her regular trip to Liverpool. Upon being informed that MT. Lans- ng had stated in Washington that the line probably would be advised not to send the ship away, he added that naturally he would act in con- formity with such Q recommendation.
 Preparations for the sailing of the ship proceeded today and when the passenger office closed for the night it was announced that passage had been booked by 2S0 persons, with lnly fifteen cancellation. Of the number now listed 1S0 are in the cabin and a large percentage of them ire American citizens.
 President Franklin emphasized a statement that the American line is national institution" having q contract with the United States gov
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Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
POSSIBLE EMERGENCY IN NEW YORK TALKED
 OVER BY OFFICIALS
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NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Upon receipt of special instructions from Wash ington. Dudley Field Malone, collector of the port, conferred late today with representatives of the department of justice and the New York police. None of those who attended the conference would discuss what was considered. beyond saying that questions relating to possible emergency" were talked over
 MT. Malone has increased his force of dock guards and special inspectors until he now has more than 1900 men under his command. Harbor police boats and four tugs of the coast guard cutter service, under command of the collector, are at their docks with steam up and their crews sleeping on board.
 It was learned that the commanders of several of the German ships self interned here have refused permission to the collectors officers to go below their main decks on trips of inspection. MT. Malone declined to discuss the subject except to say that the ships officers were within their rights unless he obtained evidence that neutrality regulations were being violated.
 Acting on instructions from the at torney generals office, the United States attorney and the New York branch of the bureau of investigation, department of justice, are making ar engagements to meet what was described as "any emergency"
 The arrangements, it was said, in- clude the mobilization of all the secret service agents in the greater city in order that points of great strategical importance may be safeguarded.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
President Swabbed Vevs
 Wlth Members 0f Senate

seek the advice of senators as to what
 he should do. He said it was not clear
 in the presidents mind whether the
 American government should proceed
 on the assumption that Germany, hav-
 ing given pledges for restricted use of
 her submarines, would stand by those
 pledges and not take any action until
 Germany violated them; or whether
 summary action should be taken in the
 face of q note which announced at 1
 o'clock one day that Germany would
 begin unrestricted warfare at mid
 night
 Senator Fletcher said the sentiment of all present wax that no more com munications should be sent to Ger
 many, whatever course is pursued. He said many senators favored breaking | off relations but he added that it would not be correct to say that the majority
 favored 1t immediately.
 An hour after the presidents con ference with senators at the capitol 2 senator said the persident had Jeff ] them with the suggestion that there | should be nights reflection and ac. l tion by word or deed before Monday It was learned that Senator Stone l chairman of the foreign relations com 1 rnittee and Senator Lewis of Illinoi. I felt that no immediate breach witt i Germany would he justified: that tn, | course to be taken was to stand on tn, 1 assumption that Germany did not in l tend to imperil Am. r-can citizens O | property, but that the very first ac | against the United States should b, l the signal for the rupture.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
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 WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-When President Wilson left rhe capitol to- night after two hours of conferences with members of the senate, one sen- ator who had talked with him said a break in diplomatic relations with Ger many practically was certain.
 The President himself told the news paper men only that he had come up to swap views and declined to say whether anything would be done to- night
 Three propositions, it was said. were discussed in the conference. They were: To break off diplomatic relations with Germany and give Ambassador Bernstorff his passports tomorrow
 To wait until some overt act had been committed against the rights of the United States by Germany before taking any action
 To re-define this countrys position in the light of Germany's ruthless SUD- marine campaign.
 There was general discussion of all these plans" said the senator. But 1T my judgment the opinion of the jor- ity was to break relations at once anC give Bernstorff his passports tomor- row"
 The president was asked if he con- templated addressing congress.
 "Oh, that was not discussed at all, he said.
 The president was very careful no to state specifically what he had il mind" said Senator Overman.
 Senator Fletcher said the presiden had as yet done nothing. but came t'
Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
FIREMEN EXPLORE
 ICE SHROUDED RUIN
 FINDING FIVE ALIVE
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 CHICAGO, Feb 2.--WhiIe more than "a hundred men worked tonight over the smouldering ice-covered ruins of the west side tenement house here which was wrecked by an explosion early today. these results had been es- abolished: The known dead numbered Is, injured 2l missing 24 and the res cued uninjured 22
 The tenement located in the heart of the west side Ghetto district, contained at the time Of the explosion sleeping men, women and children variously es- timated at between eighty and ninety. {, Twenty -four hours more at least, ac- cording to Fire Marshal O'Connor, would be necessary to clear away the mass of debris and ice in order fully l to determine whether there are others , in the ruins. Late today firemen said they heard moaning under portions of the ruins which could be reached and as a result five persons were taken from the spot 1t is believed there are about dozen others beneath the mass
 of ice and debris.
 i Shortly before midnight three addi-
 tional bodies, those of man and two
 boys were recovered from the wreck
 age. All were frozen and were uni l identified.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
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 BERLIN. Thursday. Feb 1, via Lon- don. Feb. Expectations expressed in unofficial circles here that, as q result of the urI estricted submarine campaign, the amount of tonnage sunk each month can be increased to about l,000, GOO tons, are based upon available figures showing the total amount Of British tonnage. which s estimated at l1,000,00O to 1200O, 900 tons
 This is believed here to be the gross registered tonnage upon which Eng land can count for the import of neces- sary supplies, wheat, ores. munitiori, etc.. and for the export of coal to her allies.
 It is asserted that grain shipments Eom Australia to England are making steadily increased demands upon this tonnage which also must transport from Denmark 50 per cent of England s butter supply, and. from Holland, vir- tually all of her margarine supply. Any considerable reduction of this tonnage IS claimed. would limit England s upply of bread stuffs 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- iongation of the war, and as a conclu- sion, Europe completely exhausted and America weakened, while Japan's mili- -afy strength, they assert, virtually would be uninpaired and her financial resources vastly irca eased.
 Danger Zones Create Havoc
 LONDON, Feb. 2.-The German dan- ger zones have created a serious com plication concerning shipping between American, Scandinavian. and Dutcf ports, owing to the British blockade policy requiring ships bound eastward or westward to enter kirkwall.
 As Kirkwall is 50 miles inside tht danger zone, American. Dutch anC Scandinavian ships conforming to tho present regulations cannot avail them selves of the open, mine free channe specified in GerTnany's amemorandum but must run the danger of mine field. in reaching kirkwall. This difficulty i recognized by the British authorities as well as in American and Scandlna vian shipping circles, and it doubtless will receive attention with a view {, relieving American and other ship from being forced ta run serious risk while seeking examination.
 For the present, however, the foreigl office is net willing to discuss wha course maybe pursued, as the who'll
Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
Bryan Says Crime
 F0y Us. to Enter
 Enrobean C0mtHct
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NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-William J.. Bryan declared at peace mass meet ing in Madison Square Garden here tonight that it would be a crime against the nation and the world if the United States enters the European war. He praised highly President Wilson's efforts in behalf of peace and asserted that the presidents recent address to the senate had placed him among the nations immortals.
 The mass meeting was called by the American Neutral Conference commit tee to voice approval and support of the presidents peace policies. A reso- lution was unanimously adopted pledglng unfaltering support of the president in any effort to keep the nation out of war
 No nation has challenged the United States, Mr. Bryan declared, but if any nation should, this would be the answer, he said, the country should give:
 No, we have the welfare of 100,- 000,00 people to guard; priceless ideals to preserve, and we will not wallow with you in a mire of blood to conform to a false standard"
 Another declaration of the speaker that. caused prolonged applause was
 God forbid that we should go to war with a nation that is not an enemy and does not want war with us''
 T have confidence in our president, 5 Mir. Bryan said. Never has the presi- dent been more anxious to do what is best for our country or what the people believe is best for them"
 He asserted the presidents step was just the action necessary in the case and characterized it as a courageous 1 heroic, epoch making appeal to the ] conscience of the world"
Arizona republican., 1917-02-03
SUBMARINE MENACE SWEEPING
 DOVN IN UNITED STATES; MAY
 G|vE BERNSTORFF PASSPORTS
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WASHINGTON Feb 2.-The submarine menace sweeps on and every hour draws the United States break with Germany.
 No restraining developments appear to stem the tide Official Washington is convinced the crash is only a matter of time and question of forms.
 A long session of the cabinet and dramatic night meeting of the president and senators at the capitol disclosed unanimty of opinion that challenge to the honor of the United States must be met
 The means of doing appear to be the only question undetermined.