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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14

not does not really make much diff ference. I have had my fun; I have had my play at politics; l have en- joyed myself and I am no longer as young as I once was. The only dan- ger so far as I can see that is attach ed to this trip is that we may strike mine. You know they float all around the sea and we may strike one. You never can tell about that.
 ''But if we do hit a mine and go down, I am ready to go too. After all, what difference will it make. If it has to come it will come, that's all.
 ''The future? That is so indefi- mite too. Of course I shall go direct ly to Berlin as soon as I arrive in Germany. Maybe they will find some- thing for me to do and maybe they won't.
 Tt is quite probable that my official career is finished. I may retire for good. I have been turned out by your government for something over which had no control and no blame at- taches to me personally. Perhaps this is good time to step down. How ever, I am a German and my plans may be changed by the wishes of my government"
 LII ieSdIu lo the IOrmef amDaSSa- dor's views on the possibility of the United States entering war, it should be explained that several times in the days immediately following the sev- erance of diplomatic relations he in dicated his belief that it was only a question of hours before some overt act would bring about hostilities. At one time he asked: Do you think I will be able to get out of the country before war is declared?"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
Detention of U. $.
 Sailors May Lead President to Act

Washington, Feb. 14-The re-de- tention of the seventy-two Americans brought in on the prize ship Yarrow- dale is regarded in official circles as another acute indication of Germany's disregard of American rights. If, in fact, a vigorous protest has not al- ready gone forward, it will be sent in the near future unless Germany promptly releases the men.
 A definite sentiment gained ground in administration quarters today that an accumulation of acts indicating a disregard for American rights will have as much to do with shaping the policy of the United States as any overt act which may be committed against American ships.
 While it has been indicated at the state department that there can be no legal objection to the government furnishing guns to American mer- chant ships, President Wilson is un- derstood to be disinclined to take any step that might give Germany the slightest ground for throwing respon- sibility for any future trouble on the United States.
 Reports of the piling up of freight destined for Europe the temporary shutting down of grain elevators and the other evidences of the effect of the new submarine campaign on peutral commerce., are regarded as part of the accumulation of aggregations which are expected to lead to action.
 Vigorous denials were made today of reports of a split in the cabinet over the question of furnishing guns for American ships. Naturally, it was said. there may be differences of judg- ment, but it was declared that the of the cabinet will stand sol idly behind the president in any de- cision he may make.
 break in diplomatic relations witH the other Central powers seemed nearer today. Ambassador Elkus in Constantinople has been instructed to ascertain whether Turkish submarines are operating under the same orders as those of Germany. No work has ben received from him from the American consul general at Sofia since the break with Germany and an effort is being made to discover why com- has been cut off, The Turkish government has interfered with American relief for Syrians and and is now delaying more than 1000 American refugees in Bel rut
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14

The following official communlca- ton has been issued:
 "On Tuesday. the 18th. the Danish, Norwegian and Swedish governments handed to the German ministers in their respective capitals notes ldentl- cal in tenor, protesting against the barring of certain sea zones announc- ed by Germany and Austria. The note begins by recalling the fact that during the war the governments have several times found themselves com pelled to formulate protests against serious infringements of the rights Of neutrals by measures of various bel ligerent powers. It then emphasizes the facts that the governments whose action on these various occasions were as always inspired by the spirit of the most perfect loyal impartiality, confined themselves to defending the imprescriptable rights of neutrals
 '.After pointing out that the gov ernments have on previous occasions protested against measures Of belllg- ents tending to restrict the free use of the seas by neutra1s, the note pro- ceeds to emphasize that the govern ments on this occasion are all the more bound to maintain. in taking the same point of view, that the obstacles placed in the way of neutral naviga- ton are now more considerably, in both extent and gravity.
 sThe note draws attention to the fact that the only rules of interna- tional law which might be invoked in support of measures having as no commerce and all navigation with the enemy are those relating to a naval blockade The note affirms that no belligerent has the right to prohibit peaceful navigation through zones the limits of which are very distant from many coasts which could be blockaded only in legitimate manner. The gov ernmerts recall the universally recog- nized law on naval blockade, namely, that neutral ship cannot be captured if it is not making any attempt to vio- late the blockade and that ill the event of a ship being captured it must be brought before a prize court in conformity with the general regula- tions.
 'The governments declare their anxiety in regard to the measures which have been announced is agra vated further by the fact that the zones declared dangerous will, it ap- pears, be watched exclusively by sub whose activity involves great danger for neutral subjects as has been shown by experience on various occasions in the course of the war.
 Finally the note points out that the measures announced wll be all the more contrary to the principles of law if, as the tenor of the communications of the imperial government seems to indicate, they are are to be applied without distinc- tion to al. ships entering the zones described and consequently to those not bound for enemy ports but on the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
BIG DELEGATION
 SEEKS HEARING
 ON BONDING BILL
Mayor Marshals Forces to Prove People Don't Like
 To Be Consulted.
Especial to The Farmer)

Hartford, Feb. 14-A big delegation from Bridgeport was at the hearing this afternoon before the committee on cities and boroughs of the s6,- 10000 bonding bill from the Park City.
 The legislative committee of the common council, City Clerk J. A. H.. Robinson and Mayor Wilson were all on hand to testify that Bridgeport people won't be happy until they are bonded up to their necks Others who indicated their intention to op- pose the bonding without referendum were lined up, too.
 { No delegation from the Chamber of Commerce to express the view of that body on referendums was pres ent, as the Chamber decided to drop canvas of members after the vote indicated the sentiment wa, An.-e than two to one in favor ga ArrAetz-s the peoples opinion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
VIENNA ASSERTS U-B0AT WARFARE
 IS TO CONTINUE
Puts Responsibility For
 Eventualities Up To United States.

London, Feb. 14-The following semi official statement/ from Vienna regarding the relations of Austria Hungary and the United States ap- peafs in the General Anzeiger of Dusseldorf:
 Negotiations have been taking place between Count Czernin (Austro- Hungarian minister of foreign affairs) and Frederic c. Penfield the Ameri- can ambassador in Vienna) since the rupture of relations between the United States and Germany, on the question of the future relations of the United States and Austria Hungary, in view of the fact that Austria-H Hun gary associated ! herself with Ger many's declaration of intensified sub marine warfare.
 "On the American side a desire has been shown to avoid rupture with Austria Hungary, because Washington shrinks from severing all relations with the Central powers. Berlin, too, would prefer that this last bridge was left unbroken.
 ''The opinion prevails in Vienna and Berlin that the decision to embark on an intensified submarine warfare did ont constitute an action which should 11dNt IOIC0Q IAC OHlCCu 0ldLCS LO SOCn policy as has been chosen by Wash ington toward Germany. * >
 ''The Central powers have no inten- tion of cancelling the new submarine warfare, in view of the impossibility of establishing under present methods of submarine fighting whether there are any Americans on board torpe- doed vessels. No concessions could be made to the United States, which would render negative the nature of the new submarine warfare, not even for the sake of the highly valued friendship of the United States.
 Tt therefore remains with America to find means which will permit the maintenance of normal relations, ac- cording to the American conception, between America and the dual mon- archy, even with the continuance of intensified submarine warfare
 'The negotiations between the Aus tro- Hungarian foreign office and the American ambassador have up to now led to no result, but negative or pos itive settlement may be reached in a few days. Count Tarnowski (Austro- Hungarian ambassador to the United States) has not yet presented his ere dentials, but has already had a con- versation with Secretary of State Lan- sing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
FORMER MAYOR LEE BETTER.

Former Mayor Henry Lee, who has been seriously i'll with pneumonia at his home SIP Colorado avenue, was reported better today. At the home it was said just before press time that yesterday was the day of the crisis in the disease with which the former mayor is suffering. He is reported as conscious today and ap- parently gaining in strength.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
NO WORD FROM AMBASSADOR ELKUs

Washington, Feb 14-Another inquiry sent by the State department today Ambassador Eus in Consantnope develop able about the Americans detained in Asia Minor Since the break with Germany no word allowed reach this country from Constantinople.
 It developed today that Caesar loaded with
 million dollars worth of food supplies conrbu- by for Syrians and Aenians and the cruiser Des Mones cargo of medical supplies both bound for Beirut ordered held in Alexandria indefinitely by the navy department.
 break with Germany off sas here decided was entering Turkish port sufficient guarantees had been obtained that they would come to harm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14

Washington, Feb 1+Presdent Wilson is expected now to defer decision the question of furnishing to American merchant ships until he decides whether before ask for additional authority for the protection of American ships and lives.
 indicated auhortive today that there has been change policy of the to the present and that none is in immediate prospect.
 Accumulation of incidents involving violations of Amer- rights since the diplomatic break with Germany is gener administration officials to be hasening the proach the hour when the president again will before gress
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
White House Sends Appreciation of
 Syrians' Support

Syrians residents of this city will hold a mass meeting next Sunday to discuss the break with Germany and possible formation of fighting corps Already some of them have volunteered for enlistment.
 The following has been received from the White House, following the resolution of endorsement sent him by the Syrians:
 The White House,
 Washington, D. c.
 The President is very grateful for the generous message of confidence and approbation which. you sent him. and he wishes to express his genuine appreciation of your support.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
American Cavalry
 May Cross Border
 to Rescue Cowboys

Hachita, N. M., Feb. 14-American cavalry troops may cross the interna- tional line today in an effort to rescue the three American Mormon cowboys, A. P. Peterson, Hugh Accord and Bur- ton Jensen, who were carried off on Monday afternoon by armed Mexicans under command of Prudencio Miranda said to be connected with Jose Ynez SaIazar's Villa force.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
U. $. Sends Warning
 to Rebels In Cuba

Washington, Feb. 14-Secretary Lansing sent to the Cuban people to- day a warning that any government that might be established by revolt could not be recognized by the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
DETENTION IN BERLIN OF YARROWDAIE'S CAPTIVES MAY SEND WILSON TO CONGRESS;
 SCANDINAVIAN NATIONS PRESENT PROTEST

President Likely to Ask Further Power to Protect American Interests s-Believed in Washington
 That Crisis Has Now Reached Most Acute
 Stage-No Word Received From Constant- nOple As to Americans Who Are Detained in Asia Minor Sweden, Norway and Denmark Protest Against U-BOat Warfare.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-14
SCANDINAVIAN NATIONS IN PROTEST

London Feb 14Reuters Copenhagen correspondents re- that Norway handed to the Ger man identical notes protesting against the naval meas ures taken by Germany and and making all