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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
CONGRESS URGED TO AMEND
 FEDERAL SHIPPING Lhl
TO commandssr All ships Beina RaHt
 for Foreign Owners.

Washington, Feb 6.-Congress Hnr urged by the administration tonight D amend the federal shipping law go ar to authorize the shipping board tu time of war or threatened war Co com r mandeer all ships under Construction in the United States for foreign oWu- CTS. Authority also was asked to com - mandeer all privately owned Americau ships in time of emergency.
 These drastic changes were propu7rl at a conference of senators and rar resentatiVes by Secretary McAdon and William Denman, acting chairman q. the shipping board Alter the confer ence iL was agreed that Senator Flnt- cher should perfect the proposals to- morrow and introduce them at nucl with a view to hastening their paa- age.
 Without these powers and broader authority generally it was argued thl United States could not be placed cu a part with other great nations in dealing with shipping facilities iu times of stress. Several hundred thousand tons of merchant bottoms arc being constructed in this country Aar foreign owners. Under the proposed legislation, should the United states be forced into the war, an these fhina could at once be taken over and paid for by the government and operated as soon as ready for service under tlo American flag.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

Washington, Feb. 6.-Big increases were added to national defense appro- priatiou measures in congress today and plans were made to put through quickly other far-reaching provisions requested by the administration to prepare the country for whatever may follow the break with Germany.
 S15,ooo,oo Additional.
 The house. hurrying the annual na- val bill toward completion. wrote into it additional appropriations totalling $15,000,000, of which more than S5,- 600, 900 is for ammunition for merchant auxiliaries of the fleet and nearly s2,- 00O, 900 for anti-aircraft guns to de- fend naval stations. Three separate administration bills, designed to ex- pedite naval construction and in in de- veloping aeroua utics, were put into for consideration before the end Of the week.
 In the senate an executive session to consider nominations occupied vir- tually the entire day, but q bill was put through increasing the penalties for making threats against the presi- dent of the United States and the re- publicans agreed at an informal con- ference to support a plan for authorf- zation of 100 submarines in addition to those provided for in the regular building programme.
 A Dramatic Debate in Prospect.
 The executive session blocked Sena- tor Stones plan to call for g. vote to- day on his resolution giving senatorial approval of the breal. with Germany and he said tonight he would call 1t irp tomorrow. The republican leaders will
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
TO SPEED UP CONSTRUCTION
 OF NEW NAVAL VESSELS
Submarines and Submarine Chasers
 to be Made Available.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Technical off, ciaIs here devoted much time to ap- praising the condition of government and private plans for speeding up the construction of new naval vessels. De- cision as to the types and numbers of submarines and submarine chasers to be ordered as soon as funds and au- thority are available will be made within day or so. Plans for the use of the navy in the event of war also have been under discussion, although no official would discuss the subject
 Additional censorship precautions at radio plants were ordered and Secre- tary Daniels said he would renew his plea to congress for the establishment of a government monopoly over all radio plants without delay.
 There is less need for haste with the army The two appropriation bills covering the land forces, the army and fortification bills, are already well on their way through congress- They carry sufficient funds for present emergencies therefore, if war comes, amounts available will be greatly in- crRa Spd
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
REPUBLICANS ARE BLOCKING
 CONFIRMATION OF GRAYSON
Kept the Senate in Debate and Pre-
 vented Vote.

Washington, Feb. 6. = Republicans opposing the nomination of Dr. Cary T. Grayson. President Wilson's naval aide and physician, to be medical di- rector with rank of rear admiral, kept the senate in debate for more than four hours today and again prevented a vote Senator Weeks continued to tell of the time it had taken many naval heroes of the Civil and other wars to reach the rank of rear admi- ral. Senator Poindexter brought up a resolution to have the nomination con- sfdered publicly, but democrats object ed and the doors were closed Demo crats leading the fight for confirma- tion said the opposition lacked the votes to reject the nomination and was flibustering.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

many will be taken advantage of in case of war.
 Nothing Definite From Neutral Ma
 tions.
 So far, it was indicated after the cabinet meeting, no definite word has been received by the state department. that any other neutral nation conten- plates severing diplomatic relations with Germany. From the first it has been doubted in some official quarters whether any of the neutrals would take decided action.
 The question of severance of rela- mains undecided. It was admitted off, ffcially for the first time that the dual monarchy had sent a note somewhat similar to Germany's. It was explain ed that the note was not identical and that the purpose was not entirely clear. Inquiries have been sent to Ambassador Penfield of Vienna asking for a more complete and detailed state ment of Austria's position and action by this government will be delayed until word is received from him.
 The problem of how to protect Amer jean merchant ships in their right 10 travel through Germany's blockade ation but as yet no decision has been reached. The subject is stated to be complex beyond almost any other that the state department has handled and it is declared impossible to give the immediate ruling asked for by the American shippers For the present the department is standing on it's original announcement to shippers that while sailing now is attended with danger both to themselves and the country, they have an inalienable right to go out if they so desire.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
STATUS OF CREW OF
 INTERNEp STEAMER WiLLEHAD
Federal immigration Inspectors Confer
 With Collector sMeGosern.

New London, Conn. Feb 6-FederaI Immigration Inspectors W. B. Hinck- ley of New Bedford, Mass. and S. W. Howes of Portland. Me, conferred here today with Customs Collector McGor- ern concerning the status of the crew of the self-interned German steamer Willehad. which came to New London from Boston last summer to act as mother ship" for the submarine Deutschland. No definite decision was reached, it is understood pending the arrival tomorrow of J. l. Hurley of Boston. deputy commissioner of imrni- grafton.
 Meanwhile the crew was a1artered aboard the steamer tonight as usual Tt is reported from reliable sources that only few of the crew will apply for citizenship papers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

support the proposal. but some sens tors are expected to oppose it and dramatic debate is in prospect
 While the house was debating Che naval bill, the military committee brought ill the annual army appno- priation measure. carrying a total of S2F7, ,OO0.0
 $sy0oo,oo0 for Aviation.
 Among the largest items for new equipment are authorizations of fc- OO0,O0O for aviation, S11, 1,0OO, 900 for che equipment and stores of the reserve corps, and S5s50O, 900 for automatic ma chine guns for the army and national guard. Debate on the bin begins late this week.
 Progress was made in committee of both houses during the day on tbe new series of laws dealing with con in the interest of foreign goverun1euta Tentative drafts of these bills. nearly a score in number were sent GO con- gress several months ago by the de- pertinent of justice and after dipIonae tic relations were broken with GcHr many President Wilson requested that they be passed quickly Today Che house judiciary committee continua work with a view to reporting Withiu a few days.
 An espionage bill, similar to that fn- troduced in the senate yesterday bg Senator Overman, also was reported favorably during the day by the hou9e Judiciary committee and a bill extend ing for one year the life of the federal marine war risk insurance bureau wac passed by the house. Under the prel- ent law the bureau would expire next September.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
To Take Military
 Census of State
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE FROM
 GOVERNORS OFFICE
OF MALES OVER
Every Mayor in the State is to be Called Upon to Aid in the Canvass Aim to Make Census So Thorough That No One Can Dodge"

Hartford. Conn.,, Feb. 6.-Within the next month. every male in Connect cut over IS years of age, will be obliged to inform Governor Marcus H. Hol- comb as to his fitness and his willing ness to do military service in the event of hostilities with Germany. This was announced tonight from the governors office following the author ity given him today by the legislature to take a military census of the state.
 Mayors and Selectmen to Aid.
 Every mayor in the state and all first selectmen will be called upon to aid the canvass, which will be con- ducted by the military officials. Blanks will be sent out to all town officials and the information gathered will be collected in this city by a corps of expert statisticians.
 Census Takers to be Appointed.
 It is expected that within the next week census takers will be appointed and the work of actively capvassing the state will commence. It is planned to make the census so thorough that no one can dodge"
 Mayor Rogers of New London and Mayor Dutton of Bristol infromed the governor late today of their willing ness to cooperate in the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
Eight Ships Sunk
 by Submarines
SUBMARINE WARFARE GROWING IN INTENSITY
SIX OF THEM BRITISH
The Occupation of About Thousand Yards of German Trenches by the British in France is Recorded Quiet in Rumania.

Germanys submarine warfare ap- parently is growing in intensity. Tues days reports show that under water boats have probably accounted for fifteen additional vessels-seyen neutral and eight belligerent-of 46,763 tons. Eight of them are known to have been sunk, one is reported to have been "torpedoed" and the others are be tom.
 Of the known sunk vessels, six were British, one was Spanish and one was Swedish; of those supposed to have been sunk four were Norwegian, one was British and one Russian. The vessel reported merely torpedoed and which is not known positively to have been sunk was Norwegian ship.
 One of the British steamers torpe- doed and sunk was the Port Adelaide, a vessel Of S.1S1 tons, which carried passengers. Ninety-six persons from her, including members of the crew were rescued.
 British GaIn Trenches.
 The occupation of about a thousand yards of German trenches by the Brit ish in the region of Grand Court, to the southwest of Bapaume in France, represents the greatest gain by any nounced in the latest official comrnu- nications. No fighting was required to take the new position, the London war office reporting that the Germans of
  troops On the remainder of the front in France spirited artillery duels alone have prevailed
 In Galicia, south of kiselin and southwest of Brody, the Germans es- saved attacks against the Russians. but, according to Petrograd, all c1 them failed.
 Quiet in Runania. In Rumania quiet continues to pre vail. In the Austro-1talian theatre bonlbardments alone are taking place. On the Macedonia front. in the Cerna River bend and on the Struma River lowIands, there has been considerable fighting, but with the results un- known.
 Constantinople reports that in recent attacks on the Turks near Kut-el- Arnara the British lost not Less than 2, 900 men, aside from men made pris- oner The British succeeded in pene- trafing Turkish first line positions, says Constantinople. but later were elected.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
DEUTSCHLAND OR SISTER SHIP EXPECTED ATsNEW LONDON
Officials of the Eastern Forwarding
 Co. So Assert.

New London, Conn, Feb. 6.-n view of the expected arrival here of the undersea trader Deutschland, Collec- tor McGovern was asked whether the present international situation would affect the craft, but he declined to discuss the matter. He said he had no knowledge as to when the submers- fbIe was expected.
 Officials of the Eastern Forwarding company admit that the Deutschland or a sister submarine is expected daily. Another consignment of freight. large Iy crude rubber and copper, was re- ceived at the company's pier today.
 Guards patrol the company's prop erty day and night. The watch on the Willehad has been doubled within the last few days
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
IMPORTANT SPEECH MADE
 tN HUNGARIAN PARLlAnlE lEn-
Central Powers Still Ready to Neae
 tiato for Peace.

London, Feb. g.. 4.5O D. m.--Despatot - es from Vienna, wires Reuters AmEtef dam correspondent, indicate that Count Stephen Tisza, the Hungarian premier made an important speech fin the ioWef house of the Hungarian uarILamaH yesterday in which he said that tHe central powers were still ready to ue gotiate for peace. The corresp0ndHn quotes the Foemdeblatt ag folloWas
 From the statement or EEema Tisza that we today are still ready negotiate, it can be clearly deduc. the employment of drastic means self defense in order to bring pcae. nearer"
 Premier Tisza's statement itseif aa the correspondent, *has not been HE cefved'F
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
STEAMER WEsTWEeo CLEARED
 FROM PHlLADELPHIA Fourteen of Her Crew Are American
 Citizens.

Philadelphia, Feb. s.-The steamer Westwego, fired at by a German U- boat, cleared from here with l, ,580, ,600 gallons of gasoline and 54S, 900 gallons of petroleum shipped by the Atlantic Refining company, a Standard Oil company subsidiary. The Westwego was formerly the Rumanian steamer Steaua Romano.
 The captain of the Westwego Is J. S. Mulcoy and her crew, all told, num- berS 35- Of these fourteen are Amer ican citizens, two Englishmeu; two Norwegians; three Swedish: four Danes: six Spaniards; two Russians,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
STANDARD OIL SHIPS
 TO BE HELD IN PORT
Pending Developments in the Interna-
 tional Situation.

New York, Feb. 6.-All ships of the Standard Oil company in trans-A tlan- tic service will be held in port, pend ing developments in the international situation, it was learned today.
 Two of them, recalled by wireless, arrived at this port today. They were the Communipaw and the Pioneer. The message which ordered them back was sent out after Germany announced her new submarine policy and before the United States broke off diplomatic re- lations with Germany. it was stated al the company's offices.
 The Communipaw was recalled when APO miles at sea. bound from Baton Rouge, La, and Norfolk, Va, for Dan- ish ports.
 The Pioneer left Baton Rouge laEt month also for Danish ports.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
NO OVERT ACT BY
 GERMAN SUBMAp
Awaitino Detailed Account of Killing of American
 Seaman on the Eayestone
FRIENDLY FEELING IN BERLIN TOWARD U. s.

Every the Situation Which May Any Hour Bring the United States Into War With Germany Was Dis cussed by President Wilson and His Advisers Cabinet Meetng-No Developments Have Occurred to Change the Altitude of the United States-I is Authorativey Stated in Case of Violation of American Rights Action Will be Taken Without Addressing Any Inquiry to Germany-No Definite Word Has Been Received From Any Other Neutral Nation About Severing Diplomatic Relations With (: :.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
HOLE CUT IN HIGH
 PRESSURE CYLINDER
Of Engines of the Hamburg American
 Liner Saxonia.

Seattle, Waslln., Feb. e.-Exanlina- tion today of machinery of the Ham, burg American liner Saxonia, the crew of which was removed to the immi- grafton detention station yesterday be- cause the men were disa bling the steamers engine, shows that the chief damage was the cutting of a hole in a high pressure cylinder. Other parts of the engine were broken with sledse hammers. It was the noise made by the wreckers that led to their deten- ton and arrest. The engine js entire alx useless in5pectors said
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
BRITISH PASSENGER STEAMSHIP SUNK
Ninety-six of Her Passengers and
 Crew Picked Up at Sea.

London. Feb. 6. 6.45 p. m.-Lloyds Port Adelaide, carrying passengers, has been sunk. Ninety-six of the pas sengers and crew have been picked up at sea-.
 The captain of the Port Adelaide was captured.
 The Russian steamer Cerera. of B. 512 tons gross. is believed to have been sunk, Lloyds also reports.
 The Port Adelaide was steamer of s,1S1 tons gross. built in 1911 and owned by the Commonwealth and De- minion line. The last report on her when she left Port Natal for Dakar.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

The Yokohama Silk Exchange sus- pended operations owing to the slump In prices occaSioned by the American diplomatic break with Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
eERMAN-IRlsH ASSOCIATION
 FOUNDED IN BERLIN.
T. St. John Gaffney One of the Board
 of Directors.

Berlin, Feb. 5, via Wireless to Say vile, Feb. S-The German-Irish asso- ciation has been founded in Berlin, 5 says an Overseas News agency an- nouncement today, under the presi- dency of Herr Erzberger, Baron von Richthofen and Count won Westarp, members of the reichstag.
 'sThe board of directors includes Herr Basserman, 8 reichstag member, Prince Bluecher and T. St. John Gahney, for merly United States consu1-general at Munich, who was born in Ireland"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
TO REsTocK ARMY's
 RESERVE SUPPLY pEPoTE
They Have Been Virtually Emptisd by
 Guard Mobilization.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Secretary Ba- ker has directed the quartermaGteF department to re-stock the armys re- serve supply depots, virtually emptlhd by the national guard mobilization. Funds are immediately available &er very extensive purchases. In the even that a wartime army is summoned il will be necessary to increase the con templated purchases to such an eU tent that the productive resources ol the nation along some lines VIII ta taxed severely until they have bee footing
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
DEUTSCHLAND HAS NOT
 LEFT HER HOME PORT
Story Given Out by the Overseas News
 Agency.

Berlin, Feb. 6, by Wireless to Tuck erton. N. J.-An item given out today for publication by the Overseas News Agency says:
 "A Reuter- despatch reported that immediately after the rupture of re- lations between the United States and Germany fire broke out on board the submarine Deutschland in the port of New London. Conn. The fact is that the submarine Deutschland has. not left her home port"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
NeWspaper Pianfs Burned.

Newcastle, Ind. Feb. 6.--Fire starLif in a. cleaning establishment today da stroyed the building occupied ns Newcastle Times. a daily neWapaE and the Democrat a weekly paper owned by State Senator Waita Chambers. The loss was estimated s10O Oo0
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
|SS, ,OOO, ,OOO IS ASKED FOR AVIATION
Among the Big Increases Added to National Defense
 Appropriation Measures
ALSO THE AUTHORIZATION OF 100 SUBMARINES

Senate in Executive Session Put Through Bill Increasing Penalties for Making Threats Against the President of tie United States-A Dramatic Debate in Prospect When Resolution Giving Senatorial Approval of the Break With Germany is Brought Up-Republican Leaders Are to Support President WIsons Action.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

A nationwide campaign was launch ed by the George Washington Memor- ial Association to raise $1 ,00O, 900 be- tween now and Feb. 22 to erect a memorial building to George Wash ingtOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
BELIEVE FRENCH WARsHP
 DESTROYED A SUBMARINE
Statement by Crew of Danish Steamer
 Which Had Been Sunk.

Copenhagen, via London. Feb. 6, 1905 p. m.-The Politiken says that the crew of the Danish steamer Klam- penborg, which was sunk on Jan. 23, declare that when the steamer went down a French warship was approach ing. The submarine suddenly dived and they are convinced that. in sink ing, the Fiampenborg collided with and destroyed the submarine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
Spanish Submarine Did Not Sail.

New London. Conn.,, Feb. 6.-The Spanish naval submarine Isaac Perat. recently constructed at Quincy Mass. did not leave this port for home waters today, as was expected, and her officers said tonight that the date of her de- parture had not been determined. The Peral has been undergoing submer- gence tests off New London for two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
No Decision bv Chile.

Santiago. Chile. Feb. 6.-The Chii- can government has as yet taken no decision with reference to the German note on the submarine campaign but 1t is announced for the present no ac- ton will be taken.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
Call for Dutch Subjects in Paris

Paris, Feb. 6, 2.5o D. m--The Dutch legation here issued the following pub
 lie notice today: All Dutch subjects whether in the militia reserve or ter ritorials, must present themselves without delay to the Dutch consulate-'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
VILLA BANDITS DEFEATED
 BY cARRANzA TROOPS
Fighting Still in Progress Between Chihuahua City and Santa Rosalia.

Fl Paso, Texas, Feb. 6.-Fighting in the vicinity of Galeana was reported number of Villa troops commanded by Stlvestre Quevedo. were defeated by a command of Carranza troops. the re- port said. Confirmation of the fight ing at La Cruz. between Chihuahua City and Banta Rosalia, was received
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
swediah staamar sunE.

London, Feb G 1925 D. Swedish steamer I3ravalia 1.55a taH. has been sunk by a submarine. aceoE ing to an Exchange Telegraph afa patch. The crew were landed aa were fired on hyfhe submarine as fa entered the hnats.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
Two eritish steamers Torpedoed.

London, Feb. 12.17 a. m-The Gen. tral News announces that the British steamers Palmleaf and Cliftonia have been torpedoed by German subma rine and that the Norwegian ship Thor II. has been torpedoed. The crews of the two steamers were landed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
CabIed Paragraphs
: of Euphrates Landed.

scQon, Feb. 6, S.4s D. m-The ad- raIty announces that the crew of esfe British steamer Euphrates. the sinking of which was announced Feb ruary 1. has been landed at Gibraltar.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
Holland Holds Her ships.

London, Feb. 6. 5.2e D. m.-A Reuter- despatch from The Hague announced that the port authorities of Holland have been notified that until further notice Dutch steamers will not be al- lowed to proceed to England.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

Two petty officers of German birth were transferred from the battleship Louisiana to the receiving ship Frank lin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

The Teutonic war relief committed reports the sale of war relief stamps for the week ending Feb. 2 as s5O4.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

The Kd-s, a British collier, was cap tured by the German raider Karlsruhe and arrived at San Juan in distress in January 1915. She was interned- The HPraesident and Odenwa1d, German merchantmen, took refuge at San Juan during the early days of the war
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

Senator Wadswcrth of New York introduced a bill for a post office In The Bronx at a cost of sS5O,0O0
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07
Only One Survivor of Lars Kruse.

London. Feb. 6, 11.35 p. m-The ad- miraity informs The Associated Press that there is only one survivor of the crew of the, Lars Kruse relief sI1ip. No others ere known to <heve been saved.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

Shipments of fresh and cured meats from Chicago last week totaled 54,- 679,000 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

The Second Kentucky Regiment National Guard, arrived at Fort Thomas from the Mexican border tc be musterd out of the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

Charles Augustus Stanhope, eighth
 Earl of Harrington, died at Elvastor Castle, Derby.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

The Bolivian minister visited Dr. TITO Muller at Rio Janeiro and in
 d him that Bolivia supported --3lout reserve the American policy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-07

The House Interstate Commerce Committee agreed to report favora b1y at once the new Adamson railroad bill with amendments"