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NOTICE. delinquent following described lands
The Irrigation District account Che assessment
tho year OF sal levied the Board
District the regular meeting Of the Boarn july
1917 follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Bids on Scout Cruisers
To Be Sought To-day
Daniels Will Urge Builders TO
Undertake Construction of
Six to Reinforce Fleet

Washington, March l3.-Another at
tempt will be made tomorrow by the
Navy Department to place contracts
for the construction Of 35-knot scout
cruisers without invoking the Pres
idcnt's authority TO require private
builders to undertake the work.
While Congress has authorized seven,
deemed absolutely essentia! to the eff
iciency Of the fleet, only one scout
cruiser has been contracted Tor. Bids
have been advertised three times, and
Congress has raised the lint e cost
from s5OOO,OOO to $4,000 OOO. but the
department was withou. information
tonight as 70 the number of ship
building companies that would respond
tomorrow. Bids for six scouts, to cost
S6.OOOO 600 each. exclusive Of armor
and armament. VIII be opened.
Secretary Daniels probably viii place
contracts this week also for five bat
tlc-cruiscrs. TO cost Sl9O00,00O each,
exclusive Of armor and armament.
They will be built on q basis Of 10 per
cent net profits TO the builders. Pro-
visions also must be made soon for the
three great batticships soon to be or
dcrcd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14

such aid will not be sporadic. ~
said Mrs. William Rand. jr.. chairman
Of the chapter. 1T will not stop with
a sack of -four or a bag o; potatoes.
We are anxious that the families OF
men in the service of their country
should not suffer, and we propose TO
care for as many as possible We will
gladly receive applications from such
families"
Mrs. Samuel Fuller. OF Harrison. has
charge of the organization Of the base
hospital. with its motor equipment
More training classes are being eS-
tablished every week. Graduates OF
the first and second classes receive
Nurses Aid" diplomas and can take
the field az once.
Besides our new work here said
Mrs. Rand. I've are extending oui re
lief abroad. In addition. we are tax
ing care OF l42 cases of sufferers from
infantile paralysis in The county"
The Westchester Red Cross has o.
500 members with an Office az 20 East
Forty-ffth Street. Mrs. Moses Tay-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14

Cabot Lodge in statement issued to-
night. The statement follows:
This treaty has been urged and pro-
NOTED with intense energy by repre-
sentatives of Colombia, by lawyers and
writer's. by New York bankers and
great financial interests. The objec-
tions to the treaty on its merits seem
TO me conclusive, but | shall not re-
hearse them now.
Threatens to Aid Germany
THE reasons given for its ratifca-
ton at this moment are enough to con-
denim il. We are told. and truly, |
have no doubt. that German intrlgues
and German influence have been active
in Colombia. and therefore we must
ratifv this treaty at once and pay Co.
lombia S25000O00.
I've are told that Colombia will fur
nish submarine bases to Germany. from
which she can assail our shipping and
the Panama Canal, and, therefore, in
the present crisis We must ratIfy the
treaty and buy Colombia off with S25,-
100000 and an apology. That we are
not properly prepared for war ! am
we'll aware. but we have not yet sunk
so low that Colombia can levy tribute
from us.
1--WE can protect the harbor Of Colon
with mines and nets against subma-
rines. we can patrol the coast, examine
submarine bases, and il war with Ger
many should come look in in a friendly
spirit at some Of the Colombian ports.
We should have to do this in any event,
for we should have no more security
against Colombia's helping our enemies
after giving her s2j.000.000 than after
refusing 60 do so.
81 have voted for hundreds of mill
ions for defence. ! shall gladly vote
millions more for that purpose II we
are forced into war TO save freedom,
democracy and modern civilization. !
rhall most cheerfully join in giving the
President every power he needs and
vote to place on the statute book every
necessary law TO help as win the war
as soon rs possible. IF war must come.
But I will no. vote TO betray gra-
tuitouslv my country's honor and drag
her through the deepest humiliation By
submitting to blackmail. 1t matters not
whether Colombia's claim is meritori-
Gus or worthless. it must not be eX-
tortcd from the United States by
threats OF war or Of an alliance with
Germany.
90 was brought up on the doctrine
Millions for defence, but not one cent
for tributei'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14

pledged. and they are instructing 500
women in first aid treatment in TWEEN
ty-seven classes. This was announced
yesterday at meeting OF the county
chapter of the National Red Cross al
the Vanderbilt Hotel
Motor cars, more of which are be
ing pledged daily. viii be available,
not only for ambulance work. but FOR
transportation of troops in time OF
emergency. II it should be deemed
advisable 10 have more National
Guardsmen in the aqueduct region the
Westchester women stand ready 20
supply automobiles Tor their use. The
motor unit is being organized Under
the plan Of the National Red Cross
in Washington.
The Westchester chapter IS prepar-
ing also 10 care for families Of any
National Guardsmen which may be in
want while the guard is on duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Pledges Of Americanism
Signed by 10000 in City
Blanks Are Displayed in Prominent Places-Mayor Com
mttee National Defence Plans Campaign and
Receives Cooperation of Organizations

At least 10000 persons in the great
or city yesterday signed the declara-
ton of support to the government sent
out by the Mayors Committee on Ma
tional Defence, according TO the com
mittee's estimate.
Loyalty pledges displayed in hotels,
clubs. telegraph Offices and at hun
dreds of other places throughout the
city were filed early in the day, and
extra supplies were rushed out from
the committees Manhattan Offices al
80 East Forty-second Street. Thousands
Of residents of other cities signed the
blanks.
The committees in the various Dor
oughs spent yesterday organizing cam
paigns. In The Bronx, Richmond and
Queens the cooperation of the Boy
Scouts and suffrage organizations has
been obtained, and a house to house
canvass will probably be made.
Factories TO Aid
Manufacturing plants and large cor
portations have signifed their inten-
tons OF aiding, and will distribute
blank pledges among their employees.
Clubs IN all parts of the city have al
ready placed the signatures of great
share Of the members on the declara-
ton.
Willard D. Straight and Philip J. Nc
Cook, in charge of the movement. said
last night that the way the people of
New York had rushed to sign the dec
laration Of loyalty was proof of what
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Enemies of Defence Block
Printing of Army Bill

Washington. March lS.-n was
learned today that leave to PRINT the
General staff army bill, introduced al
the last session by Senator Watson
had been refused. The War Depart
ment and the Senate Military Afairs
Committee have been deluged with re-
ouests for copies of the bill. and vain
efforts have been made by its friends
TO get il printed.
Ordinarily leave to print IS granted
for almost anything. Private bills OF
no possible concern TO more than a
score of persons, measures affecting
small sections Of the country what
ever. i'm fact. any member appeals Tor
as personal favor-is assented TO.
In the case of the General staff bill,
acknowledged to be the most impor-
tant document the War Department
has issued in years. there was obJec-
tion TO Senator Watson's request for
unanimous consent, and the question
was referred to the Committee on
Printing. where the majority agreed TO
let the matter drop.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14

cd in favor of reducing this to $751;
100000. The apology clause is modl-
fed. as it was last year, expressing
mutual regret.
The Lodge amendment is as follows:
That neither the making of this
convention nor any of the stipulations
herein contained shall be considered
10 cast any doubt or shadow upon the
title of the United States to the Pan
anna Canal. which title the government
Of Colombia recognizes as entire, alb
solute and complete in the United
States of America"
Chairman Stone announced after the
meeting that he would press the treaty
to speedy conclusion" The new
clOture rule may not be invoked.
"The cloture rule requires two
thirds vote, just as the ratification OF
the treaty does" Senator Stone eX-
planned, "but some Senators who would
vote TO ratify the treaty might not be
willing to limit discussion of it.
Doubt Treaty Will Pass
Whether the treaty can be ratified
depends entirely on how many RepuD-
licans will follow Mr.. Knox. RepuD-
hcans on the Foreign Relations Com
mittee said tonight they did not think
that more than three would bolt, where
as the Democrats must recruit ten Re
publicans. without any defections in
their own ranks, if they are to ratify
the treaty.
This is the only work virtually re-
naming ahead OF the special session
of the Senate, as the Grayson nomina-
ton now is not expected TO take much
time. Optimists are hoping for an ad-
iournment by Saturday night, while
oven the pessimists think the Senate
can adjourn by next Wednesday.
\ scathing arraignment Of the treaty
and of the Administration for ATTEMPT
ing 20 have it ratified by "blackmalI
methods was made by Senator Henry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14

they thought about protection 10 Amer
lean ships and vessels.
"Of course. we expected some 20 say:
why declare our loyalty-is not that
taken for granted" Mr. Straight OK
planned. But most people see the
Point clearly enough. When few dis
loyal persons and the peace at any
price folks are holding mass meetings
it is time for the majority TO make
themselves heard"
With Major Francis G.. Landon, chair
man for Manhattan, presiding. repre-
sentatives OF the organizations inter-
estcd in the movement met yesterday
afternoon at the Hotel Manhattan.
Movies to Show Pledge
Through the interest OF Jesse l..
Lasky il was arranged 70 fash the dec
laration on the screens OF motion pict-
urc theatres in all parts of the city,
giving the audiences an opportunity TO
sign az they leave the buildings. Wal
ter Laidlaw, secretary of the New York
Federation OF Churches, reported that
many clergymen wished to give their
congregations chance to pledge their
support on Sunday, and Frank Platt
and Percy ii. Jennings, Of the Yale
Club. said that they would circulate
blank pledges among the 5000 Yale
alumni i'm the greater city.
Railroads. through the heads Of their
passenger departments. have supplied
conductors with blanks which are
passed through regular commuters
trains, and letters. with blanks in
closed, have been sent TO all members
of the Merchants Association.
james Speyer sent to the committee
early yesterday forty-six signatures OF
members Of his banking staff, his own
name heading the list.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
N. VS. Insane to Aid Allies
BY Making Hospital Supplies

Albany, March 13.-The State Hos
pital Commission is completing ar
Engagements whereby the insane pa
tients in the New York State hospitals
will assist in preparing hospital sup
plies for use at the front. Roll ban
dages. folded gauze congresses. knit
ted socks and knitted bandages can be
turned out in large quantities. The
material for these articles will be pro-
vided by the British and Belgian Re-
lief Committee.
Should the UDited States become in
volved in the war. the patients could
al once be set to work on hospital sup
plies for the American troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Pacihsts and Prosperity
Blamed for Recruit Shortage

boston. March 13.-Maj0r GcneraI
Leonard Wood. at mass meeting IN
tho State House to-day. held under the
auspices Of the subcommittee on re-
cruiting Of the Massachusetts Commit
toe on Public Safety. said that recruit
ing for the army throughout the coun-
trv was going slow As reasons for
this condition he gave prosperity, pre-
vailing assurance Of employment. and,
most Of all. the unpatrIotic paciiist
campaign. campaign Of men and OF
money. urging men not 10 enlist IN the
United States army
Conferences are now being held IN
various parts Of the country 70 sec
what can be- done. Major General Wood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Sons of St. Patrick Dinner

The 133d anniversary dinner of the
Friendly Sons of st. Patrick will he
held at the Hotel Aston Saturday night.
Justice Victor J. Bowling. of the SUI
prcmc Court. the new president of IN:
society. will preside. The speakers VIII
include Bishop Patrick J. Hayes. OF the
diocese Of New York; Senator William
r. Borah. Of Idaho; Charles M'Schwab
and u. Francis Murphy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Defends u. S. Ship Aiming
Paris Temps" Says Germany
Forced Americas Action

Paris. March 13.-"The decision OF
fhe United States to cannonade Ger
man submarines is the final act and
practical conclusion Of the notes of
Nav. 1916" says the Temps" ut IS
a fact without doubt that the arming Of
merchantmen and the perfectly natural
instructions they have received fore
cast the probable opening soon OF hos
tilities.
Germany is the witness of its &C.
ton i'm having with its own hands de-
stroyed in the United States the strong
est situation ever possessed by any
other European country. The moral
effect for the Entente is considerable,
as is the reinforcement of the sur
veillance Of the seas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Compact Is Reported Fa-
vorabIy; Pennsylvania
Amazes Republicans
Lodge Sees 'BlackmaiP
c.vs Threat to Aid Germany
Is Used to Effort
S25,OOO,0OO
r,nn w. Tr-bune Bu-cauI

Washington, March 18. Kicking Oven
-+v traees. Senator Philander c.
Knox. of Pennsylvania, to-day voted IN
Aha Foreign Relations Committee with
49, Dcmocuts for a favorable report
~ The Colombian treaty. The result
"a, q vote Of 9 to in favor Of report
ING the treaty. which viii be done in
.vs.ut;vo session tomorrow. as TO-
5sv's committee meeting, which began
,hor-lv after 10 o'clocs. ran until after
,bs Senate adjourned. about 1880.
Mr. Knox's action amazed his col
leagues. and there were many regrets
that he had been gwen the Foreign
pcie4ors assignment. this being his
c. committee meeting. The action
,ras fhc more surprising in view OF the
bitter opposition 10 the treaty by eN-
President Roosevelt. in whose Cabinet
NJ Knox was Attorney General.
Knox Defends Action
Senator Knox tonight made the fol-
lowing statement; =
81 am prepared 20 vote in favor OF
.be consent OF the Senate TO the ratlii-
cation of a treaty that expressly does
rot impugn in any way the past attl-
tude. acts or motives o. TINS govern
ment .....ol
jnelv grave crisis impending is appro-
nriateiv TO be invoked in connection
with tie ratification Of treaty with
Colombia.
a have considered this treaty from
tho point of view of its contribution 10
the general welfare of this nation IN
the sense Of the Constitution. 1 hna
the treaty considerable and proper IN
that respect. 1t adds formal and COM
plete regulariZation TO the actual STU
alton on the Isthmus OF Panama. where
the canal gives America an interest so
colossal as to make this at least de-
sirable. Perhaps its most important
provision is that IL adjusts the poltl-
cal relations between Panama and Co
lombia.
There existed a real and long stand
ing difference between the United
States and Colombia. ln'the interest
Of peace and good viii both wish to
compromise their difference. which is
10 be done upon the well known princi-
pie that the compromise Of the differ
ence need carry no implication OF
wrong on either party
Nr. Knox insisted IN committee on
adoption of an amendment offered by
Senator Lodge which stipulates that
Colombia recognize absolutely the va
hdity of the title Of the United States
70 the Canal Zone
Colombia Gets S25,OOO,OO0
As finally agreed upon in committee.
ne treaty carries S25,OOO.OOO, the orig.
nal amount, despite the fact that thir-
zen months ago the committee report
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
u. S. Orders Every Comfort
For the Yarrowdale's Men

Washington. March l3.-Arrival OF
tho nfty-nne Yarrowdale prisoners at
Zurich was officially reported by Minis
ter Stovall. at Berne, IN a dispatch re-
ceivcd to-day The State Department
has instructed Minister Stovsll to sup
NV the men with every comfort. Amer
lean consuls in Switzerland will provide
them with funds for their carly return
TO this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Navy Recruiting Doubled
City Enlistments Set Record
Since Break with Germany

Recruiting for the navy has taken a
sudden squirt since the break with Ger
many. Enlstmcnts IN the last SIX weeks
we're Approximately double the average
for recent years.
The central recruiting station ycstcr-
dav reported that the present average
Is seventy eight men q week.
40 increase In the number of recruits
for the army has been noticed in this
CITY. and recruiting for the Marine
CORPS Yesterday was said 10 have been
below the average during the last week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Two Dirigibles and Six or
Eight Seaplanes Planned
for Each
Men Being Trained
Stations Will Probably Serve
Also as Bases for Subma-
rine Chasers

Washington, March IA joint
army-navy board is studying the At
lantic and Gulf coasts preparatory to
tho establishment OF eight aeronautic
stations, which, besides having two
Girigibles and six or eight sesplanes
each for aerial patrol work, probably
will serve AS bases for the new no.
foot coast scout boats, OF which the
navy will order more than 100 in a few
days.
Sixteen dirigibles and a sufficient
number of seaplanes already have
been contracted for. and officers and
mon for the air service are being
selected. 10 be sent to the station at
Pensacola. Fla, for training. A school
dirigible for the station is about ready
for delivery.
The eight stations will be distribu-
ted along the coasts to cover strategic
areas to be determined by the board.
Each will require six officers and forty
men.
Canal Station Selected
The only station site already deh-
ntely selected is that at Coco Solo,
near Colon, Canal Zone, for watch an
appropriation of 100000 TO estab-
lish a joint aviation and submarine
base was asked of the last Congress.
The project is expected to go through
at the coming special session. 49,,
Funds for the other stations Will
also be asked at that time, but the
department has emergency appreprla-
tons sufficient to begin the work at
once. The dirigibles are TO be dellV-
cred within four months.
At present 10 stations for the "a
cifc Coast are being prepared, although
the chain of coast patrol bases Will be
extended along the entire coast line
as rapidlv as machines can be obtained
and men trained.
Immediate Training Provided
The immediate plans require the
training within the next four months
Of fifty officers and $50 men at PEN
sacola in handling dirigibles. Crews
Tor the seaplanes are already under
training. but their number Will have
TO be increased largely without delay
In providing boats TO AID IN the tasN
Of guarding the coasts, navy expert.
would prefer standard type loO-loo'
stool boat for patrol and submarln.
chasing work, but in the interest OF
fpeedv construction has determined on
the 11O-footers with wooden huils' so
that builders Of wooden boats can
share in the work. Later orders WIZ
he placed for some small submarine
chasers ranging from fifty 10 elgnty-
five feet IN length.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Administer and Body Brussels Rugs
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Hand-braided Rugs (Ovaf and Round)-Wovcn of Gre
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Cotton Bath Mafs of English and domestic make in
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in pleasing effects.
Mohair Rugs for Bedrooms and Baths-soft silky
wcayes. with plain color centre and border.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Women Prepare
Base Hospital
And Motor Unit
500 Nurses and 200 Cars
Pledged by Chapter of
Red Cross

Women OF Westminster County have
equipped base hospital to the last
bandage and are keeping its location
secret. They have also organized a
motor unit 20 which 200 cars are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Negroes Strike on Canal Work

Colon. March 49, Another strike was
begun to-day by negro employees in the
Canal Zone. One hundred Of The 500
negroes at the Cristobal drydock quit
work. demanding higher wages. There
h.. been no interference with woIA a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
SEAMLESS CHENILLE RUGS

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14

Tor is head Of the membership bu'
reau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-14
Colombia Gets S25,OOO,OOO

As finally agreed upon in committee.
ne treaty carries S25OOO.OOO, the orig.
nal amount, despite the fact that thir-
zen months ago the committee report