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LATEST NEWS or
The WAR CRISIS

NEW YORK, Feb. e-The stesl trade
v.as reported tcday TO have rseSdved
plsnS and specifications from. the navy
depaIensE: for The construction Of wire
nee - &c Iised in the protection Of haT-
tcrs :saiazt subrnarinsS- Contracts TOR
stcel chains for th,s same purpose had
alrt a<iy bssu let, - was sa.sl. Bids were
tckoa also, !. was reported, for 1000
toEs &C steel for Gi-Sible balloon hang
eES at Pensacola, Fla.
WASHINGTON, CAB. Cat tho close
&C t-7o hour cab net meeting today, It
vas indicated that nothing Ind hap
psned 20 change the position Of the
American government in the submarine
crisis. The Stetc Department, 1t was
tz;d, hes received no official word that
Germany might alter ner policy. Re
ports made % ti.c cabinet told or rapid
progress In carrying ont precautionary
measures dirseted ny tie vasious :le-
pa-tments.
HcSoKEN, n. j., Fob. 6.--Mo-e than
1,coo members OF the Sebastian corps,
4 German-Amsrioan society, forwarded a
resolution to Washington today which
declares tl,at 'as loyal citizens Of the
United States" they extend to tho Presi-
de-. .'tIlc assurances Of their undivided
support in protecting the rights and IN
terests of The American people and the
dcfncse Of land and liberty" Another
resolution was sent to senators and rep
T senSatives requesting theIn TO use
every. honorable means to avert hosttu-
. ties with Germany.
PITTSBuRGE. Feb. e.-Tne National
Association OF Renl Estate Boards
:epresentdnE $50 cities ard more than
1900 merubers Il the Ucited StnteS
through it's president. Henry p. Haas
CT F:etxburEh, today Offered its services
to Secretary CT War Baker in the obtain
ing Of ties tcr mobilization camps
should such services be needed by che
War Department.
PARIS, Feb. 6, $3.50 p. m.-The Dutch
Legation herA issued the following pub
lie notice today:
IAN Dutch subjects having military
obllgaticns to frlfn. whether in the
militia reserve or ter-1tor:ais, must pre-
asnt Themselves without delay to the
putch consulate"
BOSTON. Feb. 6.-The American
Road Builders Association today voted
unanimously 20 support President VII
son in his conduct Of tho German
situation.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. s. Calling
upon tts membership throughout the
United States to support President VIII
executive board Of tho North American
Gymnast1c Union made pubEc state
mont at its headquarters hero today. II
also urges that tho tender ,synpathies Of
the heart must be si1enced should the
stern call OF duty be heard. Our horns
and our country is America" Is the
concluding sentence OF tho statement.
The union II a national organization Of
Americans Of German extraction.
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No HOPES Of
THE GERMANS
BACKING DOWN
WILSON CABINET
DISCUSSES CRISIS
Energetic Efforts to Prepare
the United States
for War.

TON. Feb. 6.--Bvery
phase Of the situation which at any
hour may bring the United States to
war with Germany was discussed by
President Wilson and his advisors at
today's cabinet meeting. The faint hope
that Germany after all might modify
her new submarine campaign SO as
to avoid making an active enemy OF
America, was touched upon as was the
probable position Of other neutrals.
But most Of the cabinets attention
was given to reports by each member
upon the energetic efforts Of his de-
partment Of The government TO pre-
pare for war If II Is to come.
In some quarters here the interview
given by Foreign Minister Zimmerman
In Berlin expressing friendly feeling
toward the United States was viewed
as a favorable sign. Little weight was
attached TO 1t by the cabinet. however,
for the foreign minister's remark that
he hoped the American government
would understand Germany's reasons
for inaugurating unrestricted warfare
on the sea was construed as meaning
that no change Of course was to be
expected
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srrc!al Dispatch to tho lnt.IhGcnecr.

spccIal Dispatch to tho lnt.liigc,cer.
CHARLESTON W. Va. Feb. g.
The members Of the legislature and
distinguished visitors were received
tonight At the executive mansion by
Governor and Mrs. Henry D. Hatfield.
The reception was most brilliant
affair, the executive mansion beng
elaborately decorated. The affair In
brilliancy surpassed even the recep-
ton of two years ago for the iegls-
lature.
In both senate and house today
duplicate bills were introduced that
provide for medical inspection in the
schools. The bill would provide in
every educational institution in the
state a practice very similar 10 that
in force for the past couple OF years
in Wheeling schools.
Former Delegates Martin Brown
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GREAT LINER
CARRIES GUNS
PROTECTION FOR THE
CRETIC IS PROVIDED
Sailing of the American Liner
St. Louis is Again
DELAYED.

NEW YORK, Feb 6.-The American
Line announced tonight that the
steamship St. Louis, detained here
since last Saturday. because Of the
international situation, would not
sail for Liverpool before noon Thurs
day" Persons who had booked pas
sage on the liner had previously
been notified that the St Louis would
not depart before noon tomorrow.
The officers of the company, In ex'
planning the decision tonight. again
10 defer the vessels sailing. asserted
they still were awaiting word from
the State Department at Washington.
The tension in shipping circles
caused by the sailing from Liverpool
on January 81 Of the Kroonland and
on February 3 of the New York, by
the announcement that both were
clear of the European war zone.
While anxiety felt by American
ship owners pending a more definite
turn of affairs resulted in the. Stan
dard Oil Company ordering all or
It's ships engaged in transatlantic
service held in port. British owners
apparently were not worried.
The White Star Liner Cretic, with
l02 passengers. six Of whom we're
Americans, sailed for Mediterranean
points on schedule time. She car
red a large cargo and on her stern
was mounted a three-inch gun.
The only change announced by a
foreign steamship company as re-
suit OF the resumption Of Germany's
unrestricted warfare. was the decision
of the Cunard Line today TO discon'
linue the practice of making public
lists of persons engaging passage on
its vessels. No explanat ton for this
action was forthcoming from officials
Of the company.
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To PROSECUTE
SHIP WRECKER5
ENGINES OF GREAT
LINER NOW USELESS
Crew of the Kronprinzessin
Cecilie Ruled Off the
Vessel.

| BOSTON, Feb. 6.-The refugee Ger.
man steamer Kronprinzessin Cecilie,
built at cost of $4,500.000 has been
rendered useless for months by the
disabling Of her engines, it was dis
covered today by Captain John B.
Coyle an engineer of the United States
coast guard service, He reported to
Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury
Andrew J. Peters that his examina-
ton indicated deliberate attempt to
cripple the liner.
The cylinders Of the two high pres
sure engines, according to information
from an authoritative source, were
found to have been destroyed. A piece
! of steel about three feet long was cut
out Of each cylinder. rendering the
ening the cylinder heads, were knock
| off. Because the machinery was made
In Germany, it was said, that the dam
aged parts could not be duplicated
here and to use the steamer 1t would
! be necessary to install new engines.
| AS result OF the discoveries de-
cision was reached to attempt criminal
prosecution Of those who may be
found responsible for the ramage. The
Kronprinzessin Cecilie, through civil
suits against her owners which are
pending in the federal courts, was in
nominal custody Of the United States
marshal from November. 1914 when
she came here from Bar Harbor, Me-.
until Saturday night, when Marshal
John J. Mitchell took possession Of the
Vessel on the demand Of New York
banking institutions which were the
libellants. Federal officials are under
stood TO have agreed that under the
circumstances the damage to the ship
constituted an offense against the
United States and the matter was plac
ed in the hands Of United States DIS
trict Attorney George ". Anderson for
prosecution
Electricians were still at work to-
might endeavoring to discover whether
any conrivance had been set up 70
cause further damage to the vessel
The Cecilie now Is manned by agents
| Of the federal marshal. Her crew was
removed Saturday night but had been
allowed to visit the ship today. After
Captain Coyl's findings, however. al
,were forbidden to come aboard.
Engines Disabled.
SEATTLE, Wash. Feb. 6.-Examina
ton today Of machinery of the Ham
iburg-Ameriean Liner Saxonia, the
crew Of which was removed to the
immigration detention station yester
day, because the men were DISABLING
the steamers engines, shows that the
chief damage was the cutting OF
thole in a high pressure cylinder. Other
parts Of the engines were broken witt
.sledge-hammers. 1t was the noise made
by the wreckers that led to their de
ltectton and arrest. The engine is en-
|tlrely useless, inspectors said
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MARQUIS OF ABERDEEN
WELCOMES j. s. MOVE

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6.-The
Marquis of Aberdeen. former governor
general of Canada. in an address al
! a dinner of the League 10 Enforce
Peace here tonight, declared that eF'
cry British subject could Join in tne
welcome which has been so widely
and heartily accorded in Great Britain
! 10 the announcement that the Cniteo
States has taken up the challenge pass
I'd down by Germany, and thus leading
rhe neutral nations in championlng
The enforcement Of respect for inter-
national law and right Former
| President w. II. Taft. who also spoke.
reasserted his declaration in favor
Of conscription as the best means
of rendering our military strength ad-
p0uatp
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Foreigners FEARS
ARE ALLEV|ATED

YOUNGSTOWN, O., Feb. 6. - To
alleviate the fears Of foreign.born resi-
dents OF Youngstown who are re-
ported to be withdrawing their money
from banks Of the city. under appre-
hension it would be contiscated in case
of war, Mayor Carroll Thornton. fol.
lowing conference with business
men and bankers today, issued a pro-
clamation assuring all foreign born
residents that they would be accorded
full protection so long as they obey
the laws of the state and nation.
II became known tonight that extra
guards have been placed about the
large Milton dam, near here, and
many of the steel companies have
sworn in extra deputies.
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Eayestone Case

Preliminary reports of the sinking
of the British Steamer Eavestone and
the killing Of an, American negro sea
man are not regarded as establishing
such a case as would be the signal FOL
hosulties. A brief despatch from Con
sui Frost at Queenstown today an
nounced the destruction Of the ship
and the killing of the American sailor
by shells striking boat which had
just left t.> -Hsesl.
A complete report will be awaited
but officials believe that circumstances
surrounding this incident indicate an
attempt on the part Of the Eavestone
to resist or escape from an attacKlne
submarine. There also is involved me
question Of whether the ship was 10
the service of the British government
The consuls dispatch referred to her
as a provisional collier" but as the
term collier is used abroad in speak
ing Of coal-carrying craft generally
not much Significance Is attached to
the consuls description. Moreover, II
is suggested that the message might
have been garbled by skeletonizing for
the cable.
WatchfuI Waiting.
The position Of the government was
said to be still one Of waiting atter
the cabinet meeting. 1t was stated Of
ficially that there had been no deVel
opments to change that attitude. IL
also was explained .authoritattSely that
the neYt step Of the United States, II
one is necessary will be taken Wltn'
out addressing any Inquiry TO germany
If American lives or ships are illegal
" destroyed by the Germans. action
will follow az soon as the 1act Is 'S-
tablished 10 the President satlsiac'
ton.
Entente diplomatic representatives
here allowed II to become known dur
ing the day that while highly grained
over the break with Germany, they
were not at all anxious 10 see the
United States actually drawn into the
war, They frankly expressed Il grow
ing fear that Germany deliberately
precipated the rupture for the purpose
of starting military preparedness IN
America and thereby cutting of NUM-
lions and supplies from the allies.
U. S. Self Sustaining.
Secretary Houston told the cabinet
today that data in the hands OF the
department Of agriculture shows that
the United States can be selt-Sustaln'
ing whatever m+I happen TO cut hel
off from the rest Of the world. There
is no danger. he, said. of The country
being placed in The position OF most
of the European belligerents so far as
the food supply is concerned.
ATTORNEY General Gregory reporte ed
on bills which will soon be pressed in
congress strengthening the hands OF
the government in many directions
These include a measure for suppress
sion of spying. He said he and his
assistants had been busy on these
questions ever since diplomatic rela
lions were severed. Plans for ncreas
ing the force Of special agents en-
ployed by the department for secret
service work have already been made
and a request for an additional appro
priaton for this work probably viii
be made of congress in the neal
future.
Rush Work On Ships.
Secretary Daniels and Baker went
Continued on Page Eight.)
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ARMY BILL WILL GIVE GREATER
POWERS To PRESIDENT WILSON

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-All pre-
cautionary and preparatory steps of
the military arms Of. the government
have been authorized 10 take are, un-
der way and little remains to be done
now unless actual war should follow
the break with Germany.
On the surface the War and Navy
. Departments fell back today to al
most tho quiet routine Of normal times.
A few mo admittance" signs and the
strict enforcement OF new rules re-
Quiring every person who enters the
building to have a pass or be escort
ed by watchman we're the only
visible signs that the nation faces a
Grave international Crisis.
Below the surface. navy officials
were studying out the details OF steps
they plan to take under authority OF
the annual APPROPRIATION bill on which
the House labored during the day. The
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American Ship Held up by
German Sub and Fuel Taken
ENTENTE DIPLOMATS ARE HOPEFUL THE
UNITED STATES WILL NOT ENTER THE WAR

military precautIon may force the
United States to keep at home at
least a considerable part Of sup
plies now going abroad. Such an
outcome. they say, would moro
than compensate for mere break
In relations from the German
viewpoint.
Even If the United States In
the event of war, following the
break, should undertake to arm
and equip an army for operations
In Europe. 1t would require near.
iy year Of training, il is declared
before It would be wise to send
the force to the front. In the
meantime, the Entente spokes-
men point, all the efforts and en-
erey that this country might be
putting forth toward the military
defeat Of Germany would 90 Into
channels that could not lead to
that end. unless the war were pro-
longed beyond all belief.
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and Hinerman, Of Marshall county.
We're visitors in the legislature today.
Delegate Geo; w Byrne, OF Marsh.
all, today offered resolution in the
house providing that the state defray
the expense Of veterans to the re
union Of old soldiers and peace cele.
bration, TO be held at Ficksburg the
week starting Oct. Is. The resolu;
tion was referred TO the committee on
taxation and finance.
Delegate Twyman today proposed in
the house a constitutional amendment
to the effect that no session OF the
legislature could last for longer than
sixty days. without majority consent
lin both bodies, and that the compen.
sation for the term be $3.50, with $500
extra each day.
Notary commission was issued to.
day to Roy B. Naylor, Of Wheeling. J
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Gerard Departure From
Berlin Now Postponed

COPENHAGEN. Feb 6 (via Lon
don. 9:15 p. n.y. A despatch re-
ceived from Berlin by the Berlinske
Tidene says James w. Gerard, rettr.
ing American ambassador to Ger.
many, has advised the American nrws-
paper correspondents TO leave Ger.
many as soon as possible and to pro
ceed the. safest way to the United
States-by way of Switzerland or
Spain. The ambassador, adds the
despatch will stay for some days IN
Berlin settling up urgent business
matters. On his return home the.
ambassadors staff and few Amer
lean newspaper men will accompany
him. Mr.. Gerard has had long con-
ferences With the Spanish ambassador
land the envoys of neutral powers. who
called on him. ).
The Berlinske Tidene's correspond.
ent says some Americans already
have left Berlin. A number Of Amer.
ican business men. he adds, have
expressed the desire to remain-tem.
porarilv ttes
..--. aurs IN Germany.
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measure is being made the. vehicle
OF extending 10 the President almost
unlimited powers. There will be no
delay in the exercise OF come of these
as soon as the measure has been pas
sed and approved. The navy always
must bear the first shock OF Il foreign
war and the appropriation bill ls ex-
pected to carry full authority and am
pie funds TO
Meet any Emergency.
Technical officials devoted much
time to appraising the condition. Of
government and private plants for
speeding up construction Of new naval
vessels. Decision as to the types and
numbers Of submarines and subma-
rim chasers to be ordered as soon AZ
funds and authority are available will
be made within day or so. Plans For
(co1tinusd on Page Eisht.)
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COMPERS PLEDGES
FEDERATION'S MEN

NEW YORK. Feb. 6.-Samuel Com
pers, president Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. said tonight that he
and his organization will do every.
thing within their power to avert a
war between the United States and
Germany.
sBut If the war comes. said he.
"the workingmen of America and the
labor unions in the federation will do
their duty by their country. Let no
one doubt that.
Il am in great hopes that war will
be avcrted. / shall do everything pos
sible to avert war"
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SUBMIT SUFFRAGE
TO 0HIO'S VOTERS

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Feb. 6.-The
senate late today adopted a joint res
olution by Senator Holden to submit
the question Of full suffrage tor Won
on to vote Of the people in NoVem'
Der.
The house already had passed a
limited suffrage bill backed by the
Ohio Womans Suffrage Association
and today's action by the senate was
opposed by the suffragists.
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DAY IN CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, Fob. g.
4 TT.

Met az IL n. III.
Republicans conferred md de-
termtaed to support Senator Poin-
dexter's special bill to equip navy
yards for immediate construction OF
100 submarines.
Senator Stone asked temporary
postponemept of consideration OF
his resolution endorsing diplomatic
breach with Germany.
petitions were read protesting
against war with Germany and urg-
Americans to keep out OF the war
zone.
Went into executive session to
discuss Senator Poindexter's resolu-
tion calling for open session to de-
bate nomination Of DR.. GraJson ns 4
rear- admiral.
Recessed 1T 5:47 p. m. to p. N
Reconvened at 8 y. m.
Passed miscellaneous bills.
Recessed at IL p. m. to II r. m.
wednesday.
HOUSE:
Met at IL a. nj.
Considered naval appropriation
bill.
Rules committee continued leak
inquiry.
Foreign Affairs committee dis
cussed but took no action on re-
naming Danish West Indies.
Passed bill extending life Of war
risk insurance bureau for one year
from September 2 next.
Adjourned at 5:46 to noon Wed
uegday.
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LEGISLATORS GUFFAW WHEN BILL AGAINST
THE SERVING OF "HASH' IS INTRODUCED

Dispatch TO
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Feb 6-Sweepng reform that will
egae exanc hash and similar delcacies has been
revolutionary bill introduced in the lower house of the
legislature Delegate Swope of Wech The of the
bill made the members fairly this fatal blow aimed
at an old recognized culinary product and then that
followed by of laughter that kept Speaker Thurmond ham,
mrng for several to order The Swope bill is known
and it's title explicitly set FORTH "A bill to prevent
ing eaaeS drink restaurant other place
and proposing penalties for violation thereof'
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. - En-

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. - En-
tente diplomats here frankly ex-
press their hope that the United
States will not actually enter
the war. Several Of the Allies
representatives let 1t be known to-
day that they entertained grow
Ino fear that Germany deliberate
Iy precipltated break with this
country in order to hold Ameri-
can munitions and supplies mere,
thus cutting off imports to the
Entente probably more effectively
than any single step that the
Central Powers could take.
Immensely sratified over the
break with Germany and the NOR
al condemnation thereby implied,
the diplomats have been surprised
at the energy which theAmerican
government has shown In laying
out It's plans for eventuaiIties, and
do not conceal their fear that
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OHIO SENATE PASSES
VOTE OF CONFIDENCE

COLUMBUS. d.. Feb. 6.-Th" Ohio
senate today adopted a resolution ex-
pressing confidence In President Wilson
and pledgIns support TO his action IN
m, intcrna tional crisis. \ similar reso-
lution already had been passed in the
house.
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THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON Feb. 6.-Forecast:
WEST VlRGINlA-CIoudy Wednes-
day and Thursday, probably rain or
snow; warmer Wednesday.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA and
OAIO-Snow or rain Wednesday and
probably Thursday; warmer Wednes-
day.
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SHOTS FIRED
At NESTWECO
SINKING OF VESSEL
WAS THREATENED
Captain Mulcoy Accedes to
the Demands of the
Germans

LONDON, Feb. s (6:o5 p. ny
Five shots were fired by the Ger
mar, submarine U-45 at the Ameri-
can steamship Westweao on Jan.
81, it was announced officially
here today. None OF the snots
took effect The announcement
follows:
"The master Of the United
States steamer Westwe9o reports
that on the 31st Of January when
fifty miles west Of Fastnet, his
ship was fired at from astern by
the German submarine u45. Five
shots were fired, none Of which,
however, took effect. The master
accordingly stopped and sent 4
boat with his papers.
1.-The German submarine COM
mander then demanded oil from
the Westweeo, his demands being
accompanied by. threats to SINK
the sh ip if it was refused.
THE claim to take the interests
of neutrals into consideration, put
forward in the German wireless
message of Feb. 5, is not strength
ened by mis- report from the
master of & neutral ship"
The Wcstwego, a tanker. sailed
from Philadelphia Jan. II. for
Barrow.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Feb. 6.-Tt
steamer Wsslwego. fired at BY a Ge
man C-boai. cleared from here vii
I 1.5S0.0o0 gallons Of gasoline and 54'
0n0 gallons OF petroleum. shipped
the Atlantic Refining company.
standard Oil company subsidiary. TT
was formerly the Rumantt
steamer Steau Romano.
The captain Of the Westweso is
$. sjulcoy and her. crew. all told. nur
berS '5. or these: fourteen are Anne
tcontinued on Pa1e E1ght.)