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The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
UP TO PRESIDENT
SAYS ZIMMERMANN

Amsterdam, March 9.--via London
dutch newspapers publish the fol-
lowing statement made by DIR. Alfred
Zimmermann, the German foreign sec
retary. to representative OF a Buda
Pest newspaper:
LAS far as the United States Is con-
ccrncd, we have spoken our last word
and the decision is In President Will
sons hands.
I'VE arc determined TO carry
through the submarine warfare to the
end. The results Of unrestricted sub
marine war thus far have been very
satisfactory.
AS to peace, I may say that despite
the refusal of our peace offer, Ger
many still stands by the words of the
imperial chancellor and is prepared to
place herself at the head of an ALL
ance OF states for the maintenance OF
the worlds peace.
."As to European neutrals, I believe
there will be no change in their pres
ent relations with us In the course. of
the war. Neutral ship owners should
give up their trade with England.
They have made enough money ana
can afford to bear the loss of English
trade. They will soon recognize that
it. In to their interests to keep their
ships at home, 80 that they may use
them to the best advantage after the
war"
DR.. zimmerman added that the mill :
tary situation is entirely satisfactory
to Germany.
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10

volved q declaration Of policy a. to
whether ~ appearance OF q submarine
In the ndl6hborhood OF, q, chip il suf-
ficient warrant for opening fire. Of
ficials w6Ald not discuss thiS asnect
Of the situation. \
ew Days ts Arm. :.
When the application of shipowncr
for arms: has been approved by the
navy department. the commandAnt OF
the nearest navy yard will be instruct
cd to place the guns aboard. Most of
the work probably will be done at the
yards. where facilities are available for
handling heavy weights quickly. In
some cases structural changes in ships
decks may be necessary to carry tho
gun weight In any event 1t will take
no more than few days to outfit any
ship. -.
Contracts for additional guns of suit :
able size are being spceded up. 1t Ii
expected they can be completed SO
that weapons viii be quickly available
for converting merchant craft into ma .
val auxiliaries il war comes.
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
FRENCH RECAPTURE
ALL TERRITORY LOST

From Staff Correspondent of tho
Associated Press. with the French
Armies IN Champagne, France, March
9.AThe French troops !. recaptured
within S2 minutes frpm the beginning
Of their infantry attack every essential
point Of ground between. Butte du
Mesnil and Maisons Dc Champagne tho
conquest Of which by the Germans In
their supreme assault February IA.
brought telegram of praise from EN-
peros william to Crown Prince Fred
,erick william. Despite every pos
sible disadvantage such az thick snow.
the French assaulting force carried out
its program with clockwork exactitude
attaining every objective point at the
pre-arranged minute.
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
Governor Stewart Puzzles
Over Higgins Bill-Hig-
gins Explains.

Helena. Mont, March 9.--Whethcr
house bill AZ. by Higgins. imposing an
inheritance tax ON the transfer Of real
and personal property includes direct
descendants of the deceased, is a
question over which Governor S. v.
Stewart Is now puzzling. II takes in
ancestors. husbands, wives, aunts,
unclcs. cousins. grandmothcrs and
grandfathers, adopted children, strang
ers and institutions, but there is not a
line about natural children or about
grandchildren, 80 far as the govcrno,
can ascertain. He has taken the mat
ter up with Mr.. Higgins, who said II
was the intention to include children.
The error apparently comes in Sec
tion S. establishing the tax rates
Where the person or persons entitled
TO any beneficial interest In such prop
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
10 ASSESS PROPERTY &
FULL CASH
VALUE

Helena. March S.-The Montana
state board Of equalization, ut a.
meeting here today, decided to orr
der all assessors who are now about
to go out. to assess all property in.
the commonwealth, at the full.
cash value" "
The attention of the assessors is
called to a definition, as laid dowl
by the United States supreme court,
that "fnll cash value means the;
amount 1T which the property
would be taken in payment Of Just
debt Of an insolvent debtor"
The order is new this year and
1t is said assessments throughout
the state will be higher than pre-
viOusly under 1t.
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
Descendant Omitted !.
From Inheritance Law

crty shall be tho husband. wife. ilneal
ancestor of thesdecedent or any adopt
cd as such In conformity with the laws
OF this state"
The word descendant" was omitted.
That 1t was intended to include
children is indicated by section 7. re-
among other things, Property of the
clear value of $4,000, transferred to
the widow or to the minor child of the
decedent, ETC."
The omission Of direct descendants $
makes favored class which some at =
torneys claim would be discrimination
and make the measure unconstitu-
tional
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
CONGRESS LEADERS.
PLACE APPROVAL ON
PRESIDENTS CALL.
Think German Crisis De-
mands Extra Session.
Convene April II.
PROCLAMATION ISSUED
FROM WHITE HOUSE
Public Interests" Require Il
Control of Congress
a Question.

Washington. March 9.--presidcnt
Wilson today decided to call an extra
session of congress setting the date
for the session on April t6. Tho fol-
lowing proclamation was issued ut the
White House:
Whereas. public interests require
that the congress- of the United states
should be convened in extra session at
II noon on the 18th day Of April. 1917.
to receive such communications us may
be made by the executive.
Now, therefore. !, Woodrow Will
son. president Of the United States Of
America, do hereby proclaim anf de-
clare that an extraordinary occasion
requires the congress Of tho United
States to convene In extra session ut
the capitol, in tho city Of Washington
on tho 10th day of April. 1917. at IL
O'Clock noon. Of which all persons who
shall at that time be entitled TO act as
members thereof are hereby required
to take notice. .......
Given under my hand and seal OF
the United States Of America, the
ninth day OF March In tho year Of our
Lord, one thousand nine hundred and
seventeen and of the independence of
the United States, the one hundred
and forty first"
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
Controversy Ended.

Washington. March 9.-Although the
latest state department dispatches to-
day did not announce the actual re-
lease of the YarrUwdale prisoners, an
official dispatch dated March Z said
they "soOn were to be released" and
officials here think the long contro-
versy over their status is about to be
brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
Within a few hours they should be
out Of German territory and the de-
partment has indicated that with that
accomplished the incident should be
considered closed.
There was some speculation tonight
as to whether all of the men had been
included in the release ORDER Reports
of the number held have varied widely.
At first Ambassador Gerard sent the
names of g.. Later official reports
mentioned as many as - and todays
official dispatch from the Spanish for
eign office mentioned SIS as remaining
in Germany. The press dispatches
from Berlin saying SO were released
seemed to refer to the entife number
held. and 1t Is assumed that the con-
fusion may have arisen over some
cases Of disputed nationality.
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10

session Of the Sixty-fifth congress-.
whose support he will also nesd IN all
matters collateral to the deferf0c OF
our merchant marine
In deciding that he has power to
arm merchantmen, the president took
the position that an old statute passed
In 1919. cited in the senate debate as
prohibiting such a step without con-
gressional action has no application to
the present situation. He is satisfied
that the nation stands behind him and
accepts tho overwhelming vote in the
house on tho armed neutrality bill.
and the known opinion Of a large ma
jority OF the senate as proof of the
attitude Of congress.
Although tho BILL which failed. OF
passage in the senate. provided FOR a
bond issue Of $l0O,0OO.O0O to pay tho
expenses of armed neutrality tho gov.
ernmcnt has sufficient money avail
able for its immediate purposes. Con-
gress will be asked TO provide more
when the extra session convcnes.
War Up TO Germany.
Armed neutrality Is expected to re-
move the practical blockade Of Amer
lean ports and place the issue of
eventual war suuarcly upon Germany.
An attack upon an armed American
vessel will prccipitatc a fight il tha
ship gets sight OF the submarine and
an unwarned attack would be regard
Cd by the United states as an act OF
war.
Germany and Austria both have
declared armed merchantmen war
vessels. These declarations were based
largely, however. upon the charge that
British merchant ships used their
armament extensively and it remains
to be seen whether Germany will so
class and treat American craft with
defensive arms. S5
Armed Vessels Hostile.
The whole OF tho German press COM
ment and unofficial utterances since
the question was raised In this coun-
try has indicated the conviction that
aaS diIutu NeNhClS SHOuiu DC CQIlblu-
cred hostile and sunk in the same way
as "a bclligerent war vessel. There
has been no official expression on the
subject.
Germany's exact policy toward
American vessels sailing through the
war zone since Its proclamation Feb
ruary I, has not been quite clear.
owing to the fact that less than a
dozen such voyages have been made
and it IL possible all the vessels that
escaped succeeded IN avoiding tho
submarines entirely. 1t has been suy-
gestcd that Germany probably issued
instructions to her commanders not
to sink American ships without every
precaution for those on board. as u
last hope of keeping America out Of
the war. The ruthless destruction OF
passenger liners like the California
and the Laeonia. however. Is fclt here
to render this belief Improbable.
The effect Of Americas action upon
other neutral nations will be awaited
with keen interest. ... ..
Tho throttllng of neutral shipping.
both British and German experts have
stated to be the most serious rcsu..
of the German campaign to date.
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
PRESIDENT IN BED
FOR ONE MORE DAY

Washington. March 9.-President
Wilson probably will be confined in
bed at least one more day because of
the cold from which he has been suf-
fering since Monday. DR.. Cary p.
Grayson. his physician. said tonight
that although his fever had disap-
peared. he thought 1t better that the
president rest completely for at least
another day.
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
Sheriff
Fired On
WV.
Witness Describes Shooting
at Everett Resulting in
Seven Deaths.

Seattle, March 9.--Men on tn,
steamer Verona fired the first shot.
in the pistol battle at Everett, Wash.
last November 5. between members O
a free speech expedition sent ther,
aboard the vessel by the Seattle head.
quarters of the Industrial Workers o
the World and members OF sheriff's
testimony of Harry w. Shaw, a mem.
Der of the posse, at the trial in s,l-
perior court here today of Thomas II
Tracy, who is alleged to have beer
one of the leaders of the expedition
and who Is charged with the murder
Of Deputy Sheriff Jefferson Beard
one of the posse.
Two Of the shertff's posse and five
of the party on the boat were killed
Tracy Is the first of "A members OF
the expedition accused OF murder in
connection with the shooting to be
placed on trial.
Sheriff Shot.
Shaw testified that as Sheriff Don
McRae was trying to address the men
on the Verona, which had tied up at
the dock. three shots followed quickly
by a volley were fired by persons
aboard the craft. The witness said
that he saw the sheriff stagger and
heard him say, They've got me-" and
that the wounded officer drew his re-
volver and returned the fire Of his
assailants. Then Shaw said other
members of the posse began firing.
In recounting the incidents leading
up to the battle, Shaw said that the
previous day handbilIs had been cir
culated advertising free speech"
meeting on streets on which speaking
was prohibited by city ordinance and
that it was reported a number of
speakers and sympathizers. carrying
arms, We're coming from Seattle. He
testified that early in the afternoon OF
November ), an hour and a halt, be-
fore the Verona was due. Sheriff Nc.
Rae notified the deputies to assemble
near the city dock. Shaw and about
125 others responded to the call. Nc
Rae cautioned them not to display nor
use their pistols unless absolutely
necessary and the order was care
fully obeyed. Shaw testified.
eoet Nsars Dock.
As the boat neared the dock men in
the bow We're singing and shouting.
When it drew alongside, McRae
shouted:
''Who is your leader. boys?" Sew
eral men replied, swearing loudly:
1--WE are all leaders,"
The sheriff told them that their
coming was unlawful and that they
could not land
The h---- we cant" came inS a
chorus from the boat. Then the shoot :
ing began.
On cross-cxamination Shaw al. !.
mitted he heard it rumored that on
October so. II free speech advocates
had been taken into custody at Everett
by a band Of masked citiSens, escorted
to Beverly park. a suburb. made to run
a gauntlet Of clubs welded by their
captors and then warned never to re-
turn to Everett. III
Eaylicr In the day Lester and
Chester Beard, 22 years old. twin sons
of Deputy Sheriff Beard. described
their fathers death and identified his
bullet marked clothing.
The trial will be resumed tomorrow
morning. f E>ufA
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
DURNED IN EeF,GY.

Clarksdalc. Miss, March 9.-An ef-
figy Of United States Senator varda-
man of Mississippi was hanged at the
Clarksdale cotton exchange and reso-
lutions were adopted by the exchange
condemning his action in opposing the
armed neutrality bill.
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
American
Prisoners L
Released
50 Sailors Taken by German
Raider Have Left Berlin
for Switzerland.

Berlin. Mhrch S.-(By Wireless to
Tuckcrton. n. JD-F1fty- mine Ameri-
cans taken from vessels sunk by the
German raider in the South Atlantic
and brought to Swinemuende on jan
uary ! on board the captured British
steamer Yarrowdalo were released
from quarantine today and left at 4
y. M. for the Swiss frontier The route
over which they departed was the one
chosen for their return by the United
States government.
Their detention for the past 20 days
was due to the discovery of spotted
typhoid fever in their camp.
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
Word. Lei. out.

Mr.. Higgins, said last night that the
words 'lineal descendant" had been
omitted from the printed copy OF tho
draft Of the bill. The words should
have Immediately preceded those of
"lineal ancestor" Mr.. Higgins has
written the governor explaining the
omission and the effect on the bill,
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
Approval Univsrsal.

NPPVOVAS OUtv0VSSts III
Washington, March @.--Leaders oi
both parties In congress greeted with
approval President Wilson's call for q
special session on April 16.
In the closing days OF the last scs-
sion there were many expressions In
the senate and house OF the belief that
the president could not do otherwise
! than issue the call, and the only doubt
that has existed was about the date of
the new session. There has been a
feeling evident, particularly In the sen :
ate. that congress should be In WASH
ington when the president takes any
step further In the German situation.
Control Of Congress. /
The length of the special session, the
legislation it will enact and the debates
that will mark is progress will depend
largely upon three factors--just what
the president expects In tho shape OF
legislation, what results from the arm
ing of American merchant ships
against German submarines and the
way the new house of representatives
conducts itself with it's evenly bal
anced membership.
The Democrats control the new SEN
ate by IL votes and despite it's bitter
debates on international problems and
its failure TO pass the armed neutral
ity bill, 1t can be safely coxntcd upon
to stand behind the president In al
most anything he asks in handling the
German situation.
Complexion Of House.
The new house might organize Re-
publican or Democratic or an effort
may be made to effect II coalition or
ganization, but its leaders say It will
make but little difference which party
controls when it comes to ques-
tions involving the handling of inter-
national problems and putting the
country Into a state Of preparedness.
When the president goes beyond leg
islation of this character, however, he
may not have such easy sailing. The
congress- that ended with tho famous
filibuster against the armed neutrality
bin last Sunday, left on its calendars
many measures besides appropriation
bills which the legislators will ask
again during the coming session. (
Although all the appropriation bills
that failed had gUno through the old
house. they must go through the new
one again and must take the usual
course through proper committees.
The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10
President Wilson's Decisions Result From Senaes Revs-
ing Cloture Rules and Advisers Saying He Has
Power to Protect Trade.
STEP CONSIDERED UNAVOIDABLE AT CAPITAL;
POSSIBILITY OF WAR LOOMS MORE CLOSELY
Navy Department Is Ready to Arm Ships as They Apply
Extra Session Needed for Congress Support
in International Affairs.

Washington, March s.--Prcsident
Wilson from sick bed today ordered
the arming of American merchant
ships against Gcrlnany's ruthless sub.
marine warfare. and at the same time
issued a proclamation calling M extra
session of congress to meet April 1G.
The presidents decision came sud
denly late this AFTERNOON. following
the action Of the senate yesterday In
revising its rules to permit prompt
action on important questions and the
submission of formal opinions by Sec
rctary Lansing and Attorney General
Gregory that he has the power to arm
mercha ntmcn. without action by con-
gress.
Details of the governments armed
neutrality plans for defending the ner-
chant marine were withheld to avoid
endanEcring Americans and their
ships by permitting the Information to
reach Germany. The only statement
partment was that the president was
determined fully to protect American
rights.
War May Como.
Tho decision coming at the end Of u
period Of tense waiting, was generally
hailed as the natural and unavoidable
next step in the policy adopted by the
president when he broke off diplo-
matte relations with Germany and
gave warning that the United States
could not tolerate attacks on American
ships and citizens In violations of in
law.
trausht with the grave possibility
of war with Germany, the action was
taken by President Wilson only after
he was convinced. that Germany ac-
tually was proceedings with her cam
paign OF ruthlessness and made cf-
forts to plot with Mexico and Japan
against the territorial integrity Of the
United States.
Prepared to Arm.
Long before the order given from
the White House. all necessary prop
arations for the armke of merchant
men had been completed at the navy
department Secretary Daniels, how
ever. issued an appeal to the press OF
the nation to refrain from discussing
these preparations.
The presidents action sent thrill
through the senate, meeting in special
session, and through the government
departments stu hoping that war
with Germany will be avoided, Of
ficia's and senators. declared that the
issue rests entirely with Germany. 81,
Formal announcement OF the gov
crnments policy was given In the fol-
lowing announcement issued from tho
White House:
Policy Announced.
Secretary Tumuity stated In con-
ncction with the presidents call for
an extra session OF congress that the
president Is convinced that he has the
power to arm American merchant
ships and Is free to exercise II at once
But so much necessary legislation IL
pressing for consideration that he Is
convinced that 1t Is for the best in
terests OF the country to have an early
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The Daily Missoulian., 1917-03-10

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