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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05

Close to zero weather is expected for
tonight. following the windstorm anu
snow which swept Washington lasI
night and sent the mercury down to
4 degrees early today.
Weather bureau officials predict the
wind which swept out of the northwest
last night will have ceased. so that
tomorrow morning, while in reality
about as cold as this morning. will not
seem so cold. owing to the absence OF
the biting gales.
Conditions last night were most un-
usual for the National Capital. with
the fierce windstorm mingled with snow
conditions on the great
plains of the west.
No skating is possible on either the
tidal basin or out at the Zoo. The wind
is too strong to permit barriers to be
placed on the tidal basin around dan
per spors, and so no one is being al
lowed on the ice today.
The wind has piled UP the snow on
The creek at the Zoo, leaving only ..
few clear spots. about ten by ten.'
where skating is possible. There Is no
skating on the duck pond today.
Ida Simms, colored. forty-six years
,ld. 2032 4th street. was found at 18th
md G streets this morning about $3.50
o'clock suffering from the cold. She
vas taken to Emergency Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
SENATE TO INDORSE BREAK
WITH GERMANY BY PRESIDENT
Senator Stone Introduces Resolution Form
ally Approving Chief Executive Course
To Be Acted on Tomorrow -Repub-
Ican Leaders Pied &c Support.

A resolution indorsing President Will
sons action in severing diplomatic re-
lations with Germany was introduced
in the Senate today by Senator Stone.
chairman Of the foreign relations COM
mittee. emphasizing particularly the
Presidents expressed desire to main
tain peace.
The resolution recfted the severance
of diplomatic relations with Germany
and concluded by declaring that the
Senate approves the action taken by
the President as set forth in his ad-
dress to Congress-
Senator Stone requested that the reso-
luton go over, under the rules Tor action
tomorrow, and this was agreed to With
out debate. 4
Has Support of Republicans.
Republican Senate leaders, among them
Lodge, Gallinger and SIhoot. were con-
suited, and the republicans will support
the Endorsement.
The text of the resolutions follows:
1.-THE President has, for the reasons stat
ed in his address delivered to the Con-
eress in Joint session. on February 3. 1917.
severed diplomatic relations with the i'm
perial German government by the recall
of the American ambassador at Berlin
and by handing his passports to the Ger
man ambassador at Washington, and,
Notwithstanding this severance OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
NEWS SLOW IN REACHING
MEN IN THE TRENCHES
British Soldiers Expect Break With
U. S. to Destroy Morale
of Germans.

From a STAFF Correspondent of the Associated
Press.
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE. February 4, via London,
February 5.-Only the briefest possi-
BILE announcement of the break between
the United States and Germany was
contained in the wireless news bulletin
to the British armies today,
and even this came late in the after
noon. 1t will be another day before
the full import of the news percolates
through the vast army organization
and its effect is noted
Officers who heard the neager an
nouncement late today were eager for
details. President Wilson's action, it
can be definitely stated, did not come
as a surprise, but nevertheless there
was a feeling of relief that the tension
was ended. and that America was NOR
ally. is not physically. ranged against
Germany. Officers exchanging mes
sages over the network of the army
telephone system tonight all helped to
spread the news. and comments of satis-
faction were generally heard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
TO GIVE PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE SHEPPARD BILL

The Sheppard bill. by which the Dis
trict of Columbia would be placed in
the prohibition column, will be taken
up at public hearing before the House
District committee tomorrow. No ar
ranEements have been made as vet as to
the oruer OF procedure to be followed
but several members Of the committee
are anxious that the subject be fully
discussed. The referendum question is
to be agitated. and 1t is understood also
attempts will be made to discuss the
question of federal compensation for
llquor dealers and manufacturers who
are injured by the proposed law.
Another prohibition bill Of wider
scope will be the subject Of hearing
before the post office committee We'd
nesday. This will be the Bankhead
biil, already passed by the Senate, pro-
hibiting the circulation of publications
containing liquor advertising.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
PLANS TO OBTAIN
MILITIAMEN EMPLOYMENT
Department of Labor Suspends This
Activity Until Situation
Has Cleared.

Flans to get jobs for returning mill
tiamen are being held in allegiance by
the United States employment service
of the Department Of Labor pending
eventualities in the foreign situation.
Terrence V. Powderly. chief OF the di-
vision of information. which is con-
ducting the work. stated this morning
that the poll of District troops on the
border had not been begun and that the
present condition Of things might post
pone the poll for some time.
All returning militiamen SO far have
bee.. able to get their old positions
back and so have not had to seek the
aid of the employment service. This
condition has prevailed, with few eX-
ceptions throughout the country.
Oficials in charge of the work hardly
know what course to pursue now. not
knowing whether troops now in the
field will be returned to their home
states by the government, or kept un-
der arms awaiting developments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
THINKS PRESIDENT KNOWS
LEAD WILL BE FOLLOWED

LONDON, February 5. 11:06 a.m.-The
Manchester Guardian believes that Pres
ident Wilson has already received as
s,rances that other great neutral powers
will follow the lead OF the United States
.The United States" says the Guardian.
.takes her fitting place today as the
e,rs.+est of the neutral powers, and their
leader. Take it for granted said Pres
ident Wilson. that all neutrals viii take
The same course He would hardly have
wade such a statement without author
i+w IF other powers. notably. We sup
nose. practically the whole of the pow
ers of South America, should join the
I1nited States in this step. there is a
strong probabil that they also will join
in the next and decisive one Of entering
aide by side into the war;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
BLIZZARD HOLDS
NEW YORK IN GRIP
GaIe-Driven Snow Delays Rail
Traffic for Hours-EIectri.
cal Storm at Boston.
CROPS IN FLORIDA KILLED

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, February 5.-The wors.
storm thus far this winter struck New
York during the night and was at st.
height this forenoon. The snowfsLl O.
about three inches was lighter than
during previous storms, but north
west wind blowing fifty-tvo miles an
hour churned the drifts into snow gales
and the weather bureau called IL a bliz =
zard. A severe cold wave Is expected
tonight.
Trains into New York were delayed
for hours. On the New York Central
trains were from two to three hours
behind schedules. Officials said tn.
storm struck hardest between Cleve
land and Buffalo, where below-Zer.
temperatures and lake gales hampered
operations. The situation would I'm
prove during the day. officials expected.
Pennsylvania railroad trains from the
west were from one to five hours late.
with those from Washington about All
hour behind schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Appeals to Congress to Dispose Quickly OF All
Routine Business to Be Ready to
Meet Any Eventualities.
TALKS WITH ARMY AND NAVY HEADS
ON MEANS TO HURRY PREPARATIONS
Safe Arrival Of American Ships Philadelphia and Finland at British
Ports Relieves Tension-O&cials Hope Germany VIII
Keep Pledges, Despite Threat.

eveny hoping for peace but taking possible step
President Wilson
appealed Congress dispose quickly OF all routine business
appropriation bills pending legislation and clear its decks for
action to any eventuaity.
The President Congress ready 1t becomes
him address and ask authority to all the
the United States protect American ships and lives
ont peaceful and lawful errand the high
today with Secretary Baker OF
the War Department and Secretary Daniels the discussed
expedins legislation empower the government possession
shpyad plants and other facilities the
work 0 preparedness, If it becomes necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
DAY IN CONGRESS.
Senate:


Met at IL am.
Senator Stone submits resolution
to indorse President Wilson's sew
erance of diplomatic relations with
Germany.
Finance committee began con-
sideration of revenue bill and in
formally discussed prospects for
emergency expenditures that might
be forced by international develop
ments.
Senator Reed attacked immigra-
ton bill. particularly the provt-
sion relating to Japanese exclusion.
Houses
Met at noon.
Considered bills requiring unani-
nous consent.
Rules committee continued leak"
inquiry.
Military committee considered
final details of army appropriation
bill.
Interstate commerce committee
agreed to railroad legislation bill
without compulsory arbitration
feature.
Pension bill reported.
Labor committee favorably re-
ported bill authorizing Department
OF Labor to conduct Industrial
survey of coal mining business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
President Still Hopeful
for Peace as Officials
Prepare. for Emergency

Despite the severance of diplomatic
relations with Germany, President Will
son believes his long struggle to pre-
serve the country's peace has not yet
been lost. He still hopes not only that
hostilities will. be avoided, but that
other neutrals. adding their voices to
that of the United States, will unite
the major moral force of the world to
compel peace in Europe.
I: had not been revealed today
whether any responses had come from
the suggestions of neutrals presented
with notification of the break with
Germany that they follow the example
of the United States and thus bring to
bear to end the war the united pres
sure of the whole neutral world. The
President is known to be very hopeful
that this new stroke for peace will, if
not Immediately, be successful, at least
hasten the end of hostilities.
The Presidents invitation to neutrals
to follow his action was contained in
instructions to American diplomats to
announce the break with Germany to
the governments to which they are ac-
credited. 1t was contained in the fol-
lowing note:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
PERSHING BRINGS 10000
US. TROOPS OUT OF MEXICO

COLUMBUS. n. NJ. February O.
Maj. Gen. Pershing rode out of Mexico
at 1918 am. today at the head of more
than 10000 soldiers of the American
punitive expedition.
Gen. Pershing crossed the boundary
at the border line gate at the head Of
his staff, with Lieut. J. T. Collins. his
aid-de-camp. and Capt. William o.
Reed, his intelligence officer, riding
next
AS he crossed the line the guards at
the gap in the barbed wire fence pre-
sented arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
NEUTRAL SHIPS DESTROYED.
Norwegian and Spanish Vessels
Sunk: Snanish Steamer Shelled

LONDON, February o.-Lloyds re-
ports the sinking OF the Norwegian
steamship Ymer. 1.12S tons gross, by a
submarine. Part of the crew was land
ed.
The sinking of the Spanish steamer
Dos de Noviembre is reported in
Reuter- dispatch from Madrid. One
man was drowned.
PARIS, February 5.-The Spanish
steamer Pairra. en- route for Vigo with
q cargo Of cement. was bombarded by
a German submarine. The vessel was
badly damaged and one sailor was
wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
MORE SH|vERS IN STORE
FOR PEOPLE OF CAPITAL
Close to Zero Promised for Tonight
and Tomorrow, But Biting Gales
Are to Pass On.

With the thermometer below
par and everybody bu,Niled like
an arctic relief expedition, with
the wind bowling like mad and
nearly every toe and finger IN
Washington tingling with cold. a
dapper man breeZed into The Star
building today with a spring suit.
coat and vest unbuttoned, and
not a sign of an overcoat.
For goodness Sakei Why don't
you wear an overcoat?" he was
asked.
I'm perfectly comfortable"
replied the dapper summer-clad
man. "and if i put on a heavy
overcoat / would freeze to death"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
FAMILY DIES IN FIRE.
Father, Mother and Four Children
Burn With Home.

PHILADELPHIA. February 5.-A
family of six. father, mother and four
children, lost their lives in a fire that
DESTROYED their home at 9TH and Green
streets here early today. The family
was that of Max Pomerantz. The only
member of the family left is a son,
who is a professional piano player and
who was away from home filling
night engagement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
BATTLE WITH HIGH WIND
FOR HIGH COST FIGURES

Gathering statistics on the cost OF
living in the Ditrict became a matte,.
of physical difficulty today, when the
twelve young woman agents OF the
bureau OF labor statistics breasted the
pale in the northwest and southeast
sections of the city.
But the wind could not CHI the en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Thunder, Lightning, Snow.

BOSTON. February 5-Vivid flashes
of lightning followed by sharp peals
of thunder in the midst of driving
snowstorm gave Boston brief period
of unusual weather today. The cleo
trical storm broke just after the city
had been plunged almost into darkness,
but the skies cleared quickly. Weather
bureau officials explained that the
darkness was caused by dense volumes
of smoke which could not rise because
of low clouds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
To REBUILD GERMAN SHIPS.
Asked to Help Recon
struct Mercantile Marine.

LONDON. February 5.-A dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph from Copenha-
GEN saws the reichstag has requested
the government to make an appropria-
t;o, for the reconstruction of the Ger
man mercantile marine. according to
the Politiken's Berlin respondent. A
diateiy @ submitted to the bundesrath.
and at it's next session the reichstas
viii vote a considerable sum for the
purpose. says the correspondent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Retires, Due to q. Sherman Break.

BURLINGTON, Vt. February s.
Prof Anton H. Appelmann, professor of
German and German literature at the
University of Vermont, has rendered
his resignation because of the sever
ance of diplomatic relations between
the United States and Germany. The
resignation was accepted by President
Guy Potter Benton. Prof. Appelmann
said his action was prompted by de-
sire to relieve the university of all re-
sponsibility in any action that might
arise through the governments treat
usut Of German lliena.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05

between Germany and the United
States have been broken off, says the
Overseas News Agency. No official
confirmation has been received
'In case the news is correct" adds
the agency. the general feeling in Ger
many is regret that the American
President gave to the German note an
Interpretation which was not intended
by Germany. The German measures
are not intended to damage neutrals.
but were caused by the necessity of de-
Tending Germany against hostile meas
ures which are contrary to interna-
tional law, Germany's enemies, there
fore. being charged with the whole re-
sponsibiIity."
According to information obtained in
official quarters. there is no prospect
of any modification of the orders to
submarines.
Think American Feeling More Bitter
STOCKHOLM. via London February
5.-Private advices from Berlin say the
announcement of the rupture of rela
tions between the United States and
Germany was received with compara-
tive calm by the people.
Judging by the news received from
the United States, the feeling there
against the Germans is incomparably
more bitter than the feeling here
against Americans. says a dispatch
from Berlin.
Seeks to Help Neutrals.
LONDON, February 5.-Reuter's AM
sterdam correspondent says that while
Berlin is preserving silence in regard
to the rupture of relations between
Germany and the United States. the
German government has issued the fol-
lowing statement:
"It is stated that negotiations are
afoot between the authorities inter-
ested concerning how Germany, by re-
moving certain transport difficulties,
can take into account the requirements
of some neutral states in relation to
essential raw materials. especially coal
and iron
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Count on Moral Effect.

The army believes that other neutrals
will follow Americas lead, and that
Germany will soon find herself literally
opposed to the entire world outside of
her allies.
The British officers believe that the
news OF the breach with the United
States will have a deleterious effect on
German morale, and that efforts may
be made by Berlin to prevent it reach
ing the fighting units. The opinion is
held here that the American action will
necessarily hasten the end of the war.
but the difficulties facing America in
the event Of her actually entering the
war are fully recognized. Even II the
United States joins the ranks of the
belligerents 1t is not expected that
American troops could possibly be sent
to Europe before the end of the war,
which is confidently expected to come
this wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
OLD TREATY TERMS
MAY VEX THE i. S.
Pact With Prussia Negotiated
in 1899 and Renewed
in 1928.
BEARS ON PROBLEMS TODAY

The status of the Prussian American
treaty Of 1928 will be one of the first
things President Wilson will be called
upon to decide as a result of breaking
off relations with Germany.
Originally negotiated in and known
as the treaty of 1893. all its terms were
included in the later treaty of 1928.
when it expired by limitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05

strictly to law and do nothing under
stress of excitement which it would
| not be legal to do in ordinary times.
As outlined in the highest official
quarters. the policy of the government
on the ground of expediency. The
federal authorities will be expected by
PRESIDENT Wilson to avoid any act that
might be considered questionable.
The President himself. it was stated, is
moving without panic or haste and ex-
poets all subordinate officers of the gov
ernment to do likewise. While not stated
specifically, it became known that the
President is particularly anxious to warn
Americans generally to do nothing which
might cause trouble. He desires that
every actlof the United States in this su-
percrisis shall be along with absolute
propriety..
If war comes he wants no possible
blame attached to the American govern
ment or any of its officials or people.
Spain Consents to Act for q. S.
Spain formally notified the State De-
partment today Of it's. willingness to
| take over American interests in Ger
many in compliance with the American
| request sent Saturday.
More than 200 American consulates
in every part of the world have ceased
looking after German interests, in ad-
dition to the ambassadors and ministers
previously reported. New consular ar
rangements have not yet been COM
pleted.
ment of its willingness to take over
British interests in Germany repre-
sented by the United States. and Spain
those of Rumania, Serbia and Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Early Help Not Expected.

The psychologist effect on Germany of
being cut off from her last big friend
among the nations is the principal con-
sideration with the British military
observers who are convinced that this
effect will be very great. While there
is no thought that President Wilson's
itary assistance. the news from Wash
ington has been received in the British
trenches as the best tidings that have
reached Re fighting line in long time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
Deemed Treaty Obsolete.

Deemed Treaty Obsolete.
The United States considered the
treaty obsolete, and no American Off
cial ever believed its terms would be
invoked until Germany suddenly took
advantage Of them when called upon
to settle for sinking the American sail
ing ship william p. Frye early III the
war.
Examination of the terms of the al
most forgotten treaty shows that II
contains provisions which II permit
ted to stand might prevent the United
States from confiScatlng German war
bound ships in American harbors i'll
case of war. 1t also contains the pro
visions for the departure of nationals
from either country mentioned in to-
days Berlin dispatches.
How the United States would regard
a proposal for a special reratif1cation
Of the treaty is not clear at this time
The impression prevails In some quar-
ters that it might be more desirable
to denounce the treaty than to give it
new force.
Will Propose Reratifcation.
BERLIN. February 4. via London,
February 5. 1920 a.m.-The Associated
many will propose to Ambassador
Gerard a special re-ratifcation of the
Prussian-A American treaties of 1893
and 1928 allowing nationals in case OF
war nine months in which to settle
their affairs and leave hostile coun-
tries. This step would positively in
sure Americans in Germany and Ger
mans in America against internment if
hostilities break out and would prevent
a precipitate exodus from either coun-
try such as was general in Europe
when the war began.
Says Treaties Are Still in Force.
A representative of the foreign office
pointed out to correspondent of the
Associated Press that the ancient
treaties between the United States and
Prussia were still in effect and con-
tanned a clause. contrary to the usual
rule, that they should. mot be inva,i-
dated by the outbreak of hostilities
This official said that SO far as he
was informed Germany certainly would
hold to these treaties and that there
would be no question of interning
Americans in Germany in case of war.
Americans in Difficult Position.
In official quarters there seemed to
be anxiety to reassure the few Amer
leans still here on the question of in
ternment Several of these Americans
are in a highly difficult position, with
no prospective means of return to the
United States except by the Trans
siberian railway or possibly by
roundabout route through Switzerland
to Spain and by Spanish steamers to
Cuba Scores of Americans have ap-
piled since Wednesday for the neces-
sary military permission to leave the
country, but this involves delay of
at least a fortnight. Others, including
long time residents, whose entire in
terests are in Germany, plan to re-
main, no matter what happens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-05
CREW FIRES GERMAN VESSEL.
Attempt to Destroy the Gunboat
Geier, Interned at Honolulu.

HONOLULU, February 5.-The crew
of the interned German gunboat Geier
Yesterday set the vessel afire. according
to the authorities here. The gunboat
was of 1,6O4 tons and was interned short
" after the war began. She was built at
Wilhelmshaven in 1894.
SAN FRANCISCO. February 6.-The
extent of the damage to the lnterned
German gunboat Geier, which. advices
yesterday from Honolulu stated. was on
Are In the harbor there. probably will re-
main unknown until the government
Censorship has relaxed. Messages sent
rom this city to Honolulu seeking in
formation regarding the Geier today
brought only the reply: censorship In
operation"