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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
BRYAN TELLS
Of PEACE PLAN
IN MESSAGE
Appeals to Congress to Settle
Dispute Which Has Passed
Beyond Diplomacy
GERMANY FORMALLY
APPROVES OF. DRAFT
Urges That New Pact Be Tried
Out Before War Is De-
clared
Omitted Press. J

New York, March 29.-As one who
expects to live up to a citizens duty
if war comes, William Jennings Bry-
an, former secretary of state, today
wired the following:
Miami, Fla: To Members of the
Senate and the House:
Beyond Diplomacy Domain.
"EXercising the right OF expression,
appeal to you to settle the dispute
with Germany, which has passed be-
yond the domain OF diplomacy, and
some have advised settlement with
the sword.
"The metropolitan press, which
tried to prevent the election Of the
president and who failed to do so,
now speaks to lash the country into
fury and urges the government to
take part in the European conflict.
TO you, and to you only, is given the
constitutional authority to declare
war, war which in this case may mean
the signing of the death warrants Of
thousands and even millions of your
countrymen and the laying Of the
greatest burden on future generations.
Plan Embodies 80 Treaties.
I'VE have a. peace plan offered by
this nation to the world and now en-
bodies 80 treaties with quarters
OF the population OF the globe. It has
the endorsement of the president and
congress and approval of the people
at the polls. 1t provides for an in
vestigation Of all disputes by proper
tribunal before going to war. 1t would
compel the government to present the
plan to Great Britain, France, Italy
and Russia for approval before going
to war with them.
Germany Gives Approval.
Germany has formally approved OF
the plan. although no treaty has yet
been concluded with. her. Shall we
repudiate our plan the first time we
have an opportunity to employ it?
II, as the president recently declared,
the American does not want war, is
it not worth while trying the peace
plan before bringing the horrors OF
war upon our people?'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
DESIRE SERVICE UNDER
FLAG OF UNITED STATES
UNITED Press,)

London, March 29.--Americans now
fighting in Germany under the. British
and French, line would rather battle
under the stars and tripes, at least
this is the case OF a, large percentage
of them who have SO expressed them
selves at the American embassy here.
Not a day passed without one or
several soldiers, British khaki clad,
appear at the American embassy and
ask how they can transfer their SER
vices direct to the United States in
case of war with Germany. Thus far.
they have not received great deal
Of comfort. They have. lost their
right to citizenship TO be come memb'
ers of the British armies which re-
quire allegiance to all other countries
when they enlist. They cannot be.
come American citizens again without
being naturalized. Nevertheless some
Of them have devised means of evad-
ing this. .... 81
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
NEAR R|OT|Nc
At PROBE INTO
EQUITY AFFAIRS
Minnesota Legislators Threaten
to Throw Jim" Manahan
Out the Window
WANT REMARKS OF PLAZA
SMITH STRICKEN OUT
Farmers Exchange Officials De-
clare That His Testimony Was
Libelous and Slanderous
(Associated Press.)

ST. Paul, Mimi, March 29.--Storm!
scenes marked by threats to have
James Manahan, former congressman
thrown from the room, followed a
volley of charges and counter-charges
at today's hearing of the Teigen Grain
Investigating committee, and at one
time the session promised to develop
into miniature riot.
Want Record Expunged.
Attempts to have eXpunged from
the record all testimony given yes
terday by George j. Smith, editor of a
string of North Dakota newspapers,
and former ardent friend of the Equi-
ty Cooperative Grain exchange, were
futile, despite statements Of witness
es that Smiths charges were "libel-
ous and slanderous falsehoods."
The big scene Of the session came
when Mr.. Manahan, representing the
Equity, made his first OF futile de-
mands as to chow much longer the
committee intended to carry on this
persecution of the Equity?"
Calls It Slander
In other Words said Mr.. Mana
han, show much longer must the Equl-
ty be slandered by this committee
through the testimony Of disreputable
enemies of the exchange?
Dash that statement fro mthe rec
ord, stenogra pher!" said Chairman
Teigen. . o. ...-. ... z ,.,,..s j-,,1
"Sit down, Manahan, and stay down
until You can behave" the chairman
continued.
Committee members clamored for
recognition, witnesses and spectators
were on their feet and general dis
order resulted.
Il insist" shouted Mr.. Manahan,
ION knowing how much longer we
must wait to have our witnesses
heard. in rebuttal?"
"As long as like" ruled the chair,
and quiet was restored.
Threatens Fight.
When Mr.. Manahan again demand
ed what he termed fair treatment"
Representative Madigan accused the
Equity of failing to produce witness
es, other committee members charg-
ed him end Benjamin Drake, attorney
for the Equity, with attempting to-
load the records with statements re-
fleeing on the committee, and Repre-
sentative Mossman. after having been
accused by Manahan of being friendly
with the Minneapolis Chamber Of
Commerce, declared that he, himself,
would throw Manahan out Of the room
unless he respected the committee
members.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
DANIELS URGES
M|DD|[S TO COPY
ADMIRAL DEWEY
Glass of 1917 Graduated From An
napolis Three Months Ahead
of Time
NEEDED AS OFFICERS TO
TRAIN NAVAL RECRUITS
Secretary Of Navy 1mpresses Up.
on New officers the Gravity
of Present Crisis
Associated Press,)

Annapolis, Mr., March A9.-The
class of 1873 midshipmen commission
ed at the naval academy today, three
months ahead of the time of their reg
ular graduation, were told by Secre
tary Daniels that the nation expected
them to be ready "for the day that
may come-how soon, who can tell!
when on your coolness and knowl
edge and leadership and ability to
shoot straight may depend the fate OF
a decisive naval engagement
Faces Crisis.
"iou are to receive your commits.
sions in a day when nearly all the
world is in the vortex of war, and no
people can feel that they may not be
drawn into it. Your own country
faces a crisis. In this emergency, the
president, who has declared his belief
that the American navy ought to be
incomparably the most adequate navy
in the world, in the exercise of dis.
cretion vested in him, will commits
sion you three months ahead of the
usual period. That fact alone empha-
sizes the significance of your early
graduation.
Reliance on Navy.
"Whatever in addition to steps al
ready taken, by placing armed naval
guards on merchant ships this coun-
try may be called upon to do, it's chief
and first reliance will be upon the
navy. Fortunately, the country has
officers and men not surpassed in any
naval service. TO their number, we
are today adding 1893.
va Noble Traditions.
=. '"You come into a service with a
glorious record, resplendent with no.
bic traditions. You enter at a time
when grave responsibilities fall with
out days Of waiting upon your young
shoulders. Today, as not before in a
generation, the ieyes OF your country
men are turned; in pride as we'll as
in confidence, toward the newly COM
missioned ensigns."' o5 20, |.-
The secretary said that his advice
to every young officer would be, "Get
yourself a naval hero for emulation
during the years of service ahead.
He declared it was by continually
asking himself 'What would Farra-
gut do?' that Admiral Dewey himself
became the American naval hero who
should be emulated before all others.
Tribute to Dewey.
"The history of Admiral Dewey
Mr.. Daniels continued, Furnished one
of the many examples that it is only
the man who makes ready in the days
Continued on Page Three)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
WAR SERVICE
MAY WIN VOTE
FOR WOMEN
Lloyd George in House of Com.
mons Endorses Woman's
Suffrage
MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE
UNTIL AFTER HOSTILITIES
(ASSOciutel PreSSl

London, March 29.--Premier Lloyd
George made declaration favoring
woman suffrage in the house Of COM
mons yesterday.
England's women have apparently
won the vote, not through militancy
but through demonstrations of war
service at home. It tss ,Censisered a
foregone conclusion that the electoral
reform bill would be so amended in
its final stages in the house of COM
mons to comforting franchise upon
women. The suffrage plan will pre-
sumably go into effect at the next
parliamentary election at the end of
tho war, since every effort is being
made to avoid general election dur
ing the conflict. The franchise will
grant the women the same rights in
electing parliamentary officers as men
now have.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
PUBLIC SECURES
MORE NEWS THAN
ADMINISTRATION
Except as to Plots of German
Agents in United States
Press Well Apprised
CONGRESS PREPARING TO
SPEED UP LEGISLATION
ASSOCIATED Press.)

Washington, March 29-The Amer
ican public, in a general way, has as
much information bearing directly on
the present crisis between Germany
and the United States, except on
German plots against American inter-
ests, as the government itself it was
ascertained definitely today. Regard
the plots, however. the government
has considerable Information, which
it has so far not deemed wise to dis
close. >,. .,,I
Little Information
With the extraordinary session Of
Congress only four Gays off, it also
is known the government is without
knowledge of any further develop.
ments in prospect in the situation be-
tween now and that time. Neither
has the government any information
of a possible peace move on Germ
any's part, or that she had considered
abandoning her submarine ruthless
ness or that any other nation contem-
plates step that would change the
situation.
To Speed Up
Further steps to expedite measures
affecting the national emergency,
were taken today when democratic
and republican house leaders agreed
tentatively to introduce appropria-
'tion bills which failed at last session,
in the same form as they passed the
House aud rush them through the
House under suspension of rules.
This would save weeks committee
hearings and might stimulate the sen.
ate to speedy action.
President Wilson was said today to
be hopeful that the house of repre-
sentatives will rush its organization
plan so that there will be no delay
in affording him opportunity to make
his address on the war situation to a
joint session of the senate and house.
A resolution to comply with the
presidents recommendation probably
will be considered first in the house,
leaving the senate to take 1t up later.
The house foreign affairs committee
is now drafting several foreign reso-
lutions to meet the executives recon-
mendation The president has re-
ceived recommendations on many
points to be embodied in his message.
The final cabinet meeting will be
held tomorrow and members will be
ready to report fully on preliminary
preparedness measures.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
FORMER CAR IS
MODEL PRISONER,
TAKES LONG JAUNTS
limited Press)

Petrograd, March 29.-Nicholas
Romanoff is a model prisoner. He
seems contented with his lot. Re-
ports from the Tszarkoe Selo palace
today declared that he Is continuing
his practice of arising early and TAX
ing long walks, the habit Of which be
acquired while autocrat to all Rus
sia and has offered no word OF COM
plant of his treatment. The former
czar spends the greater part Of his
time in the guarding of the palace.
He has asked permission to send his
only son, the former czarevitch, 70
Norway, on account of his health.
Permission has not yet been granted
him.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
Il. $. HAS BASE THERE TOO.
Omitted PrcSS)

New York, March 29.-The railway
agent stationed at Montauk, Long Is
land, overcoming his fear today with
great difficulty, declared he did not
believe there were any submarines
in the sound The agents and others
in the town only ate three meals to-
day because of the excitement, but
most OF them managed to remember
there Is United States submarine
base just across the sound.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
British
Freiighter
j. Torpedoed
il. .s, -------'--ns
Two Americans Aboard the Meath
Escape Without Loss or
Injury
BARK REPORTED SUNK
WITHOUT WARNING
(AssOciated Press)

Washington, March 29.-The Brit
ish bark Meath, from Manritius, for
Havre, with sugar was torpedoed
without warning at 8:45 o'clock Tues
day morning, 28 miles southeast Of
Fastnet, according to state depart
ment reports today from Consul
Frost, at Queenstown.
Two Americans, Clarence Bloom,
of San Francisco, and Peter Webster,
negro seamen Of Pensacola. Fla,
were aboard the Meath. but escaped
together with other members Of the
crew without loss or injury.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
|H|NDENBURC IN
FRANTIC EFFORT
TO SAVE BASE
Teutons Launch Strong Counter
Offensive but Make Little
Headway in Push" !!
N1VELLE'S IRON CIRCLE
IS STEADILY CONTRACTING
Military Critics Believe With.
drawal Means General Re-
tirement Into Belgium
(AssOclated PreSs)

The Germans are striking hack
in Champagne in a determined effort
to divert General Nivelle from his
ceaseless pounding at the base OF
the shaken Hindenhurg line. The
scene of the counter offensive launch.
ed by Field Marshal Won Hindenburg
is along l5-mile front, starting
about 25 miles east of Rheims. At
tacking in force, in this sector, the
Germans have driven the French
from some Of their advance trenches,
but have failed so far to make Ser
ious impression on the defenders
line.
Circle Contracting. =
In the meantime, the iron semi
circle, which General Nivelle has
thrown around the southern half of
the great st. Gobain plaeau, is stead
lily contracting. If the French main
tain their present rate OF advance, 1t
can only be a matter Of very few
days before the entire plateau is in
their grasp, removing the last great
natural barrier to LaOn.
British Steadily Advance.
The British are moving forward
steadily to the north, but the fact that
they are capturing villages with cav.
airy indicates that they are not yet
in contact with the main German
forces. The most advanced British
outposts are still 10 miles from the
Cambrai line, where allied observers
have assumed the Germans propose
to make their real stand.
Retirement to Belgium.
Military critics in Paris and Lon
don are reverting to the belief that
the present German retreat Ia only q
part of plan for retirement on 4
tremendous scale to the Belgian bor-
der. In support OF this theory, 1t Is
pointed out that the withdrawal from
he Noyons and Bapaume salients Is
'apidly forcing the whole German line
ITO the form of an immense right
ngle. The upright Of this angle
runs north and south for 120 miles.
from Neuport, on the Belgian coast.
to Laon. The horizontal runs for
about an equal distance east to the
Lorraine border. 1t is into the apex
Of this angle that General Nivelle is
boring his way, threatening to cut
the forces Of the invaders squarely in
two. n,
The Germans are now entrenched
along the fronts over which the French
and British have been advancing, ac-
cording to statement made to the
Associated Press today by Major Gen.
eral F. B. Maurice.
General Maurice said that whether
the position taken up by the Germ
ans formed the much advertised Hind
enberg line would not be revealed I'M
til the French and British armies had
brought up their heavy artillery.
The Germans are now entrenched
along the fronts over which the
French and British have been ad-
vancing, according to a statement
made to the Associated Press today
by Major General F. B. Maurice.
General Maurice said that whether
the position taken up by the Germans
formed the much advertised linden
burg line would not be revealed un-
til the French and British armies had
brought up their heavy artillery.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
GERMANY ASKED TO
SEND AMERICANS HOME
UNITED Press)

Rome, March 29-Germany has
been asked to send all Americans
home, according to reports received
here. American Ambassador Page at
London has been instructed by Wash
ington to request the publication Of
this message through the Spanish
ambassador there.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
Tuo German
Submarines
Reach u. S.
New York Herald Declares II
Has Authentic Inform
alton
U.BOATS REPORTED
SEEN IN LONG ISLAND
UNITED Press.)

New York, March z9.-The New
York Herald today declared it had
obtained authentic information that
two German war submarines Of light
cruiser type are lying in Long Island
sound, apparently awaiting orders to
attack American coast guard steam
ers or to make bombardment of
New York harbor. The submarines,
the Herald says, were seen at Mon
talk Point
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
COSTS ARE PAID
BY GRANT Y0UMANS

Minot, N. D., March .29.-With the
payment of an execution order for
costs, totalling $521.65, by Grant You
mans, the celebrated Youmans VS..
Hanna case, involving Youmans
charge that the state banking board il
legally closed his bank, is concluded
Youmans was beaten in the state
courts, his case being thrown out on
the original trial. The supreme court
just recently denied rehearing and
the satisfaction of the process is the
final chapter in the litigation.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
RAILROAD EARNINGS
SHOW BIG INCREASE
(United Press \

Washington, March 29.-Although
the railroads of the country contend
that the heavily increased cost Of
operation reduced their net earnings
in January, the net income of the lead
ing roads as compiled by the inter
state commerce commission shows an
increase Of $7,00O,OCO over the same
month a year ago.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
RELIEF WORKERS ORDERED
TO LEAVE BELGIUM
(united Press.)

Washington, March 29.-American
relief workers ordered by the govern
ment to leave Belgium may be detain-
ed for two weeks in some German
town or towns of their own selection
in accordance with an agreement
made some time ago between Ger
many and United States. The agree
ment was made. in orcer that none
of the 40 or 50 workers, many OF
whom have been directly on the fir
ing line, should bring out fresh mill
tary Information.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
BRITISH SCORE s..
GREAT VICTORY
IN PALESTINE
Defeat Turkish Army of 10000
Capture 900 Men in Holy
Land
ADVANCE Is MILES
ALONG MEDIrEkRANEAN
ASSOCIATED Press

London, March 29.-The British
army in Palestine has defeated a
Turkish army of 10000, capturing 900
men, including general. the war Of
flee announces.
The entire divisional staff of the
53rd Turkish division was captured
by the British, the announcement
says.
Advance IS Miles.
The official statement says the
British troops have advanced for al
distance of Is miles along the south
ern Palestine coast of the Medter-
ranean. The British forces have push
ed forward from Rata to the Wadi
GuZZeh, river five miles south of
GAIA. GAIA is 20 miles north of the
Egyptian-Syrian boundary.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
Rule of Fair
Sex Seen by
Miss Rankin
Tells Minnesota solons That East
Must Be Careful or Women
Will Control
CAUTIONED NOT TO TALK
ON SUFFRAGE MEASURES
(AsSOciated PreSs)

St. Paul, March 29.--Miss Jeannette
Rankin, representative in congress
from Montana, addressed the Mime
sofa senate from the presidents chair
today, the first woman accorded that
privilege. She was requested to re-
frain from talking on the statutory
woman's suffrage bill, which comes
up today. "a woman in congress is
just like big suffrage banner on con-
stant parade" she said. 1--WE believe
that eastern men will be reminded
that If they are not careful the first
thing they know they will be ruled by
western women instead OF their own
women ~. =. '- .a'si,' - " Ii. ~ =
Miss Rankin was escorted to the
senate chamber by Governor Burn
quist. The senators greeted her
heartily. r@'s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
CAPTURE SUPPLY DEPOT.
(ASSOciated Press)

Paris, March 29.-An important
munitions and supply depot has been
captured by the French, the war Of
flee announced today. Artillery fight
ing continued during the night be-
tween the Somme and the Aisne and
the French kept in contact every
where with the German line. Sois-
sons was bombarded by heavy guns.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
AM|D0N WINS
COUNTY SEAT

Dickinson, N. d., March 29.-Ami-
don wins the county seat of Slope
county. The case was stipulated to be
tried at Dickinson. Evidence was
stipulated and Judge Crawford de-
cides that many illegal votes were
cast at Marmarth. Marmarth did not
make much Of showing
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
CHINESE REGIMENT
IS POSSIBILITY
Omitted PreSs.)

Chicago, March ga regiment Of
Chinese to fight under the Stars and
Stripes in event of war was suggest
ed today by Tom Chung, president
Of the Chicago branch of the Chinese
American Citizens alliance.
There are 10000 loyal Chinese in
this country, who would fight under
the Stars and Stripes" he said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
NATIONAL GUARD OF q.
8. STANDING ON TOES
limited Press.l

Washington, March 29.-With an ar
my of 1000 men, the national guard
of the United States is on its toes to-
day, awaiting orders. The members
are fit, from the buckles of their shoes
to the straps on their hats. As unit
the guard is better. fitted now than at
any time since it was mustered out
after the Civil war, commanding Off
GERS assert.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
------------------.-----
(Associated Press

Washington, March 29.---Reports
from unofficial sources telling of sub
marines off M0ntauk Point. N. Y,
were said today to have been received
by the navy department. The same
reports were given to naval command
ers of shore stations in the vicinity
and the department, understands that,
whatever precautions may be neces-
sary to guard against submarine at
tacks have been taken by them.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
YOUTHFUL FORGER IS
SENT TO REFORMATORY

Steele, N. D., March 29.-Phillip
Gums, youthful forger, was SEN
fenced byJudge Nuessle of the district
court. to the state reformatory late
yesterday afternoon. Gum, who is 1S
years old, forged the name of Phillip
Mayer, farmer of Stutsman county,
to check for $3.50 on February 26,
last, and passed it on the Medina
State bank. .r
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
TO URGE COMPULSORY
MILITARY SERVICE
(AssOci0ted PresS)

Washington. March 29.--Chairman
Chamberlain of the senate military
committee, with a White House en-
gagement for late today. said he
would ask President Wilson in his
address next week to endorse univer-
sal military training as a prepared
ness measure of first Importance.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
NEW YORK PRACTICALLY
UNDER MARTIAL ORDER
Especial to The Tribune

jamestown, N. D., March 29.-Mast-
er Mechanic Shore of the Midland
Continental railroad, which has its
headquarters in this city, on his re-
turn from New York City, stated that
New York City is practically under
martial law and that preparations are
being made in all the large eastern
cities against damage or injury to ex-
citahle individuals.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-03-29
GERMAN ROVER
SINKS CRAFT
IN PACIFIC
ASSOCIATED Press J

Vancouver, B. c., March pa dis
patch to the Canadian News from TO.
kio says that a German raider has
sunk Japanese warship in the
northern Pacific The names Of the
vessels were not disclosed.