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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
MCCumber Wants Government
Views on Limitation of
Use of Sub=Sea Craft

government on the limitation ~ tho u-s
of the submarine:
LAS against belligorent merchant
vessels carrying American goods not
cOntraband of war
"As against such vessels in respect
to warning and safety Of passengers
and crew.
In respect 10 the sinking ~ Amer
lean vessels carrying contraband with
out notice where tho death Of ptssou-
gers or crew does not result
I'm respect TO American vessels car
rying mails to bclliGcrent countries
''In respect TO any other acts ~
submarine warfare which this govern
ment holds to he clearly against inter
national law ana cause for war. TO the
end that not only the American people.
but also any telligerent nation may
fully understand what acts Of subma-
rine warfare may involve this roun-
try In the present world conflict"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

Berlin, Feb. s.-(via London).-The
German foreign Office last night asked
James w. Gerard, the American amoas-
sador. to sign a proposal reaffirming the
treaties of 1899 and 1898. The ambassador
referred the government officials to Span
ish and Swiss Intermediates.
The treaties have reference TO the
rights Of nationals residing as merchants
in either country to continue their resi-
dence there for nine months for the pur-
nose of closing up their business
Mr.. Gerard pointed out to Count Mont
,e,as head of the American section Of
tho foreign office, who presented the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

half tons clear from American ports
every month, but as some vessels clear
twice the figures arc misleading.
About the same amount of tonnage ar
rives monthly from European ports.
OF the 100000 tons Of merchant
ships in the world, Great Britain owns
about 20,000000 tons. The United
States is second with little more than
100000 tons, OF which 100000 tons is
in the lake and river trade. In Ameri-
can ports there are 95 German mer-
chant vessels o. 100000 tonnage which
put IN for haven at the outbreak of
the war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Gerard Asked to Reafirm
1928 Treaty Refers to Swiss

proposition to him. that he was no longer
instrument. Spain having taken over
American interests In Germany. lie sug-
gested that way open for negotiations
was through the Swiss LEGATION which 5
representing German interests at Wash
ington.
The matter IS of decided importance ~
Americans in Germany. since the German
governments course toward them par
ticularly on the question OF permission
TO leave the country. will be materially
affected by the American government
view of these old treaties between Prus-
STA and the United Statcs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09

announced late today that no decision
had been reached regarding the sailing
of the American Line steamships st.
Louis and st. Paul.
reports that preparations were un-
derway to arm the two vessels were
denied at tho Office of the line, as were
rumors that the government would be
asked to relieve the line of its mail
contracts.
The Italian liner Taormina. which
left here Jan. 90 arrived safely az
Genoa late today, according to cable
advicCs.
Nine passenger liners flying flags of
me Entente Allies-two ships of the
American Line and one Of Holland
arc today on the high seas between
, New York and European ports. All
but three, the American and Holland
SHIPS, bound east. are within possible
danger of submarine or mines.
In addition three British passenger
SHIPS from New York are due to have
! arrived, but have not been reported If
| is possible word Of their arrival has
been withheld in accordance with re-
/ cent orders of the British authorities
Nearly all have Americans on board.
The Ships at Sea
The ships at sea. several of them
the largest now in trans Atlantic ser
wee and loaded with rich cargocs are.
American liners New York, from
Liverpool, Feb. 3, and kroonland, from
Liverpool, Jan. 81; Ryndam DUTCH:
Whlte Star liners Baltic, for Liverpool
Jan. ~; Adrlatic for Liverpool, Feb. 3.
and now 100 miles out; Cretic
LOT Naples. Feb. 6; French Line steamship
hochambeau, for Bordeaux. Feb. a., about
"" miles on her way; Carmana (Br.), for
Liverpool, Feb. 4. about 1900 miles from
this port; Dante Alighier Gtal), for Ma
pies. Jan. q, now in the Mediterranean
SaXonia (Br), for London via Halifax,
jan Q; Italia (Br), New York for Genoa
Jan. %; Themistocles Greek, for Greek
ports, Jan. %, now in Mediterranean wa.
tiers. Ships that should have arrived but
have not been reported so far are:
Orduna of the Cunard Line. which
sailed Jan. 81 for Liverpool; PannonIa
(Br). for Liverpool via Halifax, Jan. %
and Taormina 0talD, for Naples, Jan. 70
On account of the submarine and raider
menace commanding officers of British
and allied ships have been avoiding the
usual sea lanes, thus frightening yovaps.
and making uncertain their date of A.
rival. Admiralty orders have also for.
hidden the use of wireless at sea to give
positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
ANCHOR Liner
HIT BY TORPEDO
Gunner on Steam er
Sighted Weapon at
Submarine Even as
Torpedo Struck
ONE AMERICAN
ON BOARD SAVED

London, Feb. s.-The British pas
sengcr steamer California Of tho An
Choir Line, bound from New York Tor
Glasgow, was torpedocd about . o'clock
Wednesday morning off the Irish coast
and sank In nine minutes with the loss
of Al lives. The stricken ship was ablo
to send out SOS" calls and hclp ar
rived promptly. Nevertheless five per-
sons were killed by the explosion and
SO were drowned in the launching Of
the lifeboats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
FIRE ON STEAMER
IN PHILIPPINES

Cebu, Philippines. Feb. S.-As the last
of the 100 members of the crew Of the
German steamer Princess Alice was being
removed today the vessel was discovered
to be on fire, The blaze was eXtinguish-
ed after it had caused slight damage. TIL.
Princess Alice is the largest of the Ger
man vessels tied up in the Philippines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Cernany's Success
Startles the World
POSSIBILITIES IN THE
CAMPAIGN OF SUBMARINE WARFARE
Vessels Being Sent to Bottom of Ocean at Rate
of Million Tons Month or Needing But Four
Years to Destroy All the Worlds Merchant
Ships

Washington, Feb s,-Germany's
ruthless submarine warfare continued
with the success of the past three days
would destroy within a short time a
great part of the worlds merchant
tonnage Officials here estimated today,
on records for the three days since ex-
piraton of the time allowed in the Ger
man proclamation for ships at sea on
Feb. to get into port, that vessels
were being sunk at the rate Of nearly
a million tons month the amount
German naval authorities set as ne
cessary to starvo the British Isles. AT
that rate it would take just four years
to destroy the tonnage Of the entire
worlds, 900, 600 tons-if all the worlds
ships ventured into the war zone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
$4,000 Tons In Three DAYS

Lloyd's report puts the tonnage sunk
Feb. 5. 6 and ia about $4,000 0o tons.
The world turned out in 1916 loss
than two million tonnage Of merchant
vessels. During the year the Germans
sank tri1e more than that, making
the net loss in worlds shipping about
II IL per cent. ship manufacturers in
all the belliserent and neutral coun-
tries are rushing work on merchant
ships. Vessels have been standardiz-
cd and it is almost impossible to have
made anywhere a ship Of special con-
struCtion. The British government is
having built great steel cargo ships
all alike, and of the simplest con-
struetion. The yards are busy night
and day on their construction and as
soon as they are off the ways keels
will be laid for more
There are no figures to show the
amount Of tonnage constantly on the
seas carrying goods 10 and from tho
British Isles. United States customs re-
ports show that about a million and a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
FEAR FOR SAFETY
OF CORNISHMAN
DUE AT PORTLAND

'''ah5 Nc Feb S-The British
f.f'"cr7 Southland and Welshman arriv-
'uAa from Liverpool The British
steamer Cornishman. which sailed be-
r." e.'hcr Of those steamers, has not
A. arr ,cd and some fear was expressed
H"fs officials for her safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Tell of Smelling the
Boats of EavestOne

London, Feb, S.-Survivors of the
torpcdocd British steamer Eavestone
arc quoted as saying that they were
only two ships lengths away from the
submarine when the latter shelled the
boats. They assert that there was no
justification for the firing, as every
body had loft the ships The steamer
was sunk while 100 miles from land
and tho crow spent nine hours in the
small boats during tcmpestuous wealth
or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Inauguration to
he as Planned

Washington. Feb Formal an
'""" rncrt vts made today that in
'p'e ~ thc foreign situation the pub
#' IruHEUntiuu ceremonies March &
".N 'e holt av planned II was stated
'a' Y vlll ho made impressive in
"'1f 200 afford an opportunity for a
heHo.'Iv spontaneous exhibition Of
'F patriotic feeling ~ the country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
rs.Visconti'sSt orv
Bare of Scandal
TELLS SOURCE
OF INFORMATION
From Young Daughter of White
House COrrespOn d ent-
Another Week Is Expected to
See Conclusion of Inquiry

Washington, Feb. S.-Another prom
iscd sensation in the leak" inquiry
fattcned out today with the long
awaited testimony of Mrs. Ruth
Thomson Visconti, the mysterious in
formant on whose statements Thomas
w. Lawson based some of his dramat-
ic charges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Engineer Says No
Warming to Lars Kruse

London. Feb. 8.-The chief engineer
and sole survivor Of the Belgian re-
lief steamer Lars Krusc has arrived
at Copenhagen, according to a Reuter-
dispatch from that city. The dispatch
says that the engineer confirmed the
report that the steamer was sunk
without warning and that all his com
aides persisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Department'. Statement

Hre apartment statement follows:
lf MN fuR been reported In him that
there BE- anNtcfv iu some quarters on
tho part pf persons residing In this
country Who or" the subjects Of foreign
states lost their hnnt deposits or 9TH
a. property should he seized IN the even,
- war between tho United States and
a foreign nation. the President author
|srH the statement that all such fears
HHr cutireit unfouuded The govern
raeri ~ the United states will IN no cir
Hmaituccs take advantage Of "A stale
war tu take possession Of property
I'D Internal Ional understandings ana
tHe reroEntEed law of the land give IL
f lu-t ,laim or title. n viii scrupul-
.l-l, respect all private rights alike OF
'te nVu. tlttzcns aud the subjects Of for.
,uu .tf.ur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
MAKE CRUISERS
READY IN PACIFIC

bremrrton. wn. Feb. S-The cruisers
south Dakota and Frederick. at the Pu-
o. Sound navy yard. have been ordered
r take aboard supplies for their fun
Complement 81 ron men for nine months.
lhey have no sailing orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Boston Forecast

Boston, Feb. S.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity Friday rain or snow with
falling temperature. Saturday fair, con.
tinued cold; moderate to fresh north to
northwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
THE WEATHER
SNOW

England: Snow and much colder Friday:
cold wave north. Saturday fair, continued
cold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Armed Liner

The California was an armed liner.
carrying n single ~ gun mounted on
the stern. The gunner was just train
ing the weapon on the spot where oil
bubbles had revealed the presence or
the under water enemy when a torpedo
struck the port side with an explosion
so violent that most of the people
aboard were thrown off their feet. fivo
being killed and n score injured
The submarine fired second torpe-
do. in an apparent effort TO accelerate
the sinking, but the second she missed.
although both torpedoes were fred
from a distance OF less than 300 yards.
American Survivor
There was only one American aboard
the California and he is among the
survivors.
Captain Henderson, commander OF the
California, declares that the conduct of
the passengers and crew was exemplary
There had been careful drills on the ship
on the way across and every person
aboard had been assigned a place IN
lfeboat and provided with a life belt
But despite the GOODNESS OF the passen-
gers and the seamanship OF the crew
the successful launching OF the boats
was made impossible by the shortucss of
the time between the torpcdonE ~ tho
vessel and her dsa ppearancc beneath tho
Continued on Page S, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
The News Held In

The news of tho sinking OF tho Cam
fornia reached London yesterday ar
ternoon before the survivors had ar
rived on land, but publication was not
permitted till more than q hours la
ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
California Menace

II also is generally conceded that on
tho basis of preliminary reports the
torpcdoing without warning of the
passenger liner California, with an
American on board makes out a clear
cut case Of technical violation of the
rights of the United States President
Wilson. however. is represented as not
willing to plunge the country into war
on a technicality. When he moves it
will be complete evidence Of an out
rage about which there can be no
question. Then he expects to have
the American people and Congress be-
hind him.
American Killed
An official dispatch today told of
the killing OF an American negro sail
or named George Washington in the
sinking of the British steamer Turino.
No details were given and the state
department tonight had heard nothing
officially. The incident will be consid-
cred as soon as reports are received.
To get in personal touch with all steps
taken to prepare the country for what
ever may come. the President left the
another quick round of the state. war,
and navy departments, visiting Secre-
taries Lansing. Baker and Daniels. 1t
was stated that he will continue this
practice almost every day to save
time.
Gathering Information
When he returned to the White
"a
formation on all the torpedoed vessels
involving Americans was being gath
cred as rapidly as possible but that
up to that time there had been no
change in the situation. The President
himself said that his visits were not
due to any new development of i'm
portance.
Additional cause for uneasiness was
given the government in the receipt of
information regarded as confirming re-
ports that Ambassador Gerard and
American consuls in Germany virtual
lv arc being detained in Germany be-
cause of uncertainty in Berlin over the
plans for Ambassador Won Bernstorff
and as a result of reports that German
ships in American harborS have been
seized. 1t is not understood that there
has been any formal action, the Ger
man government merely delaying ar
rangcments for the departure of the
Americans. Word was received from
Great Britain and France during the
day that safe conducts for German
diplomats in this country would be ar
ranged This. as well as the fact that
Geman ships have not been seized, was
TO the Berlin govern
ment and no further difficulty is antiCi
pated.
From several neutral nations come
that while they would not
break diplomatic relations with Ger
many they had sent or would send pro-
tests which would align them against
the new campaign of ruthlessness
Again there were some suggestions OF
a combinat ton of neutral nations either
to prevent trouble between the United
States and Germany or to make clear
neutral rights, but no dehnlte pans
were made public. In line with TINS
general policy in the crisis the Presi-
dent authorized the statement that
even in case OF war bank deposits ana
other property of foreigners IN the
United States would be safeguaroeo
and not seized.
The New Situation
In taking stock of Il Whole ne" "oilu
Continued on Page 4, Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Deposits in
Banks Safe
FOREIGNERS ARE
GIVEN ASSURANCE
Govern m ent Promises
Not to Seize Money or
Other Property
Even in Event of War

Washington. Feb 81 formal
.,ttemcnt giving assurances that the
otcrnmont has no intention OF SELF
rF bank deposits or other property ne
.rging 10 any foreign subject-even
H. mo event ~ war-w was issued by
..a stptc department today with the
.uprotnl of President Wilson.
ho Federal Reserve Board has taxi
,u steps 10 safeguard any nembcr
.ak threatened by run by foreign
.aru dopusttors and will aid any bank
Ne mo country whose stability is thus
eitcurd
Germans Anxious
fHr statement was prompted hy tho
..Xet, ~ German subjects in some
tons regarding savings deposits
~ hv Tho many reports in circula-
tar regarding tho intention Of the
... ornmcut concerning war-hound ves-
.r. i0 American ports II makes no
n,cirr reference 10 the Prussian-
ftn,rican treaty ~ ts2S which provides
tar tho immunit, Of such property but
hirh has been regarded rs Of doubt
ul legality. saving merely that the
rovrrnment viii in no circumstances
teke advantage ~ = state OF war -
'nke possession " property which in
t"rnatioual Understanding and tho
terngui1cd law ~ the land give It no
"usf chiW
THE decision IL understood 80 be in
fuftrr..r,t - President Wilson's dc
10TH. ..f.ou that there shall be nothing
I. fI conduct Of tic United states to
tatt.r' ,rtlriEm rather than indica-
t.,c ~ amy specific inclination 10 ac-
.uoVlodgo tho validity 81 disputed pro
,.sioua - Tho old treaty officials did
fst comment ~ press dispatch from
a.rlin. saving Ambassador Gerard had
i,tu asked 80 secure rehabilitation Of
t.. treaty. but previously they had in
..gttcd that such suggestion would
ada no response hero under present con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
THE WEATHER: Snow
A Classified Ad

will sell anything on wheeIs-
Auto, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Car.
rage. Wagon, Cart Of Baby Car.
rage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
Get Acquainted

with the man who ought 70 buy
that property Of yours. Adver.
tise in the classified columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-09
The New Situation

In taking stock of "a Whole new Worlu
Continued on Page 4, Column y
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-03
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLss
AND BOYS Stacker ?
Are Not Patriotic Unless They Com
plete Their Education, Sense of
Noted Educators.

The United States Government. not.
ed educators and all men of broad
vision maintain that we must bend
our every effort to maintain our edu.
catlonal standards and through ex.
pert leadership prepare for the "fierc.
est industrial struggle of the ages. .
which is sure to follow when the wal
is over.
A call is made to all students who
nave just finished high school train.
ing to complete their education and
not fall into the Stacker class. With
this idea in view the Board of Trus.
tees Of the University of Georgia pass.
ed the following resolution on June 10.
1917, and careful consideration should
be given 1t by every clear thinking
mother and father.
Resolved, That it is the sense OF
the Board Of Trustees of the Univer.
slty of Georgia that the work of the
University and all the Branch Col
leges should be vigorously pushed dur.
Ing the coming session.
That 1t is the sense of this Board
that there should be no slackening OF
the educational work of the state on
account of the war; that the war rath.
er should quicken the work of educa,
ton, not weaken it, for the problems
after the war will call more and more
for educated men and women to han.
die them for the future.
That this resolution, as the sense
OF the Board, should be communicat,
ed to the Boards Of all the branch col.
leges and the district agricultural
schools of the state, with the earnest
request that there will lie no slacken.
Ing in the educational work of the
University System during the war"
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-03
WINTER COVER CROPS
SWELL FRUIT RETURNS
Prevent Washing of Land and De.
crease Fertilizer Bill

one or the most important prao
tees in orchard management is the
growing of cover crop under the
trees during the winter. This cover
crop helps to cut down the nitrogen bin
II winter growing legumes are used
adds organic matter to the soil: and
prevents washing in our hillv sec.
tons, says Prof. Mediation Of tbe
Georgia State College.
If we can do so, it will be well to have
harry Vetch as part of this cover crop.
TO go along with the vetch we should
nave either oats, rye or wheat. 1t
takes about a bushel of grain seed
and twenty pounds of hairy veteh to
SOW an acre. Where used, the hairy
Vetch seed should be inecufateA be-
fore planting.
In North Georgia the cover crop
should be sown about the last of
september to the first of October. In
NSOA SAt Al SilOuIu De SORM Dy
the 10th OF October In South Geor.
Sla 1t may be sown as late az tho
last of October Or first of November
Where orchards are on rolling land
1t is well to sow this cover erop with
an open-furrow drill The open fur.
rows not only protect the grain, but
are great help in keeping the land
from washing until the young grain
can become well established The
value of cover crop in an orchard
cannot be estimated, as we have no
way of knowing the monetary yalue
OF organic matter in the land. We
know, however, it greatly improves
the soil and will help us to make a
crop OF good fruit the following sea.
son.
If the above mentioned seed cannot
be obtained for sowing the cover
crop, it would be good plan to sow
under the trees,-turAips
rape, or anything that will grow
through the winter, SO that when
blowing time comes in the sprine
there will be something to turn
Under.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-03
FOR WATER, LIGHT AND BOND
COMMISSION

AT the solicitation OF a large num-
Der of citizens l have concluded to
oder for reelection at the coming
PRIMARY as a member of the Water,
Light and Bond Commission. Should
the voters honor me with their CON
hdence | assure them that shall give
the office the same careful attention
that it has received from me during
my present term. The support of all
the voters DESTROYS of a continuance
OF business administration of this
important part of the city's assets
will have my highest appreciation.
JOHN D. DORMINEY.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-08-03

OF 80 to As degrees during the win
ter. If the weather is very cold thew
may be covered with straw or sacks
and little dry dirt They should not
be uncovered during warm spell.
If Irish potatoes are to be kept
through the summer for fall planting.
they should be removed from their
winter quarters in the spring when
they show signs of sprouting, and be
placed in a light airy place. An
empty loft is an ideal place if it has
plenty Of light. They should be
spread out thinly and should not be
allowed to come in contact with soil
They may be placed outside in d..
rect sunlight for a few weeks before
planting. When kept in the above
manner they will form short, green.
tough sprouts, which do not iniure
the vitality of the potato. If left in
dark, moist place, long white
sprouts will be formed which are in
furious to the potato and. will have
to be removed at planting time.
A storage house 20x4O feet will hold
5000 bushels of potatoes easily The
cost of such house will vary from
$3.50 to $500, according to the kind
of material used