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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
Details Closely Guarded.

While the details of the conference
report are still closely guarded, since
the conferees are to hold a final meet
ing this afternoon, it was learned that
an agreement has been reached to In
crease the police force by some ninety
privates. The Senate bill had provided
for an increase of 100.
Several of the important schools have
been granted sums for additions. and
the Senate amendments providing for
street and road improvements have
been allowed, i'll large part.
In regard to the wage-increase pro-
vision of the bill. the action of the con-
ferees in reporting disagreement was
not considered particularly significant.
since the conferees are at present wait
ing to see what will be done with the
wage increases for the federal en-
ployes in the legislative and other bills.
1t is known that the conferees favor
increasing the wages of the District
employees along the same lines that in
creases are allowed for the federal en-
ployes.
The House bill did not carry an in
crease, owing to the fact that point
of order was made against the amend
ment offered to increase salaries. The
Senate bill carries the so-called Smoet
amendment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
q. s. GUNBOAT NOT SUNK.
Neither Has the Scorpion Been
Seized. Constantinople Declares.

AMSTERDAM. Holland, February 20.
via London. 5 80 p.m-A Constantinople
+e1e~ram says there is no truth in the
-.nort~that the American gunboat Scor-
n,on. stationed at Constantinople, has
been seized or sunk
For several days reports that the Scor-
,;en had been sunk have been in circu-
iation Apparently they originated in
Rome. where they We're accepted as au-
thsntic by the press. 1t was said here
Yesterday that the report was discredited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
SUNKEN SCHOONER
MAY Be AMERICAN
Doubt Surrounds the Dorothy.
Germany Reports Sev-
eraI Losses.
U-BOAT WAR HELD FAILURE
U-BOAT WAR HELD FAILURE
NEW MARINE DISASTERS.
Ships Reported Sunk
Within Past "a Hours
r-Bo.t TON since February

Total number OF ships, III; ton
mage, 212.SS9.
aShips marked thus reported sunk
by Berlin.
Petrograd today reports the de-
struction of a Turkish steamer and
eight schooners in the Black sea,
tonnage unknown.
II German submarines reach the
goal set by officials in Berlin they
must sink 1888 tons Of shipping
each day.
Figures do not include small
trawlers and fishing craft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
US. ASKS AUSTRIA
TODEF|NE CLEARLY
STANDONU-BOATS
Ambassador Penfield Reported
to Have Delivered Request
to Foreign Minister.
COUNT CZERNIN LATER
SEES THE EMPEROR
Washington Wishes to Know if As
surances Given in Ancona Case
Are Withdrawn.
BY the Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
LONDON. February 20. -, pm
Frederic c. Penfield, American ambassa-
dor at Vienna, is said by Reuters Am
sterdam correspondent to have delivered
to the ro-Hungarian foreign min
lister request for clear and final
definition of Austria-Hungary's atti-
tude regarding submarine warfare.
The Amsterdam dispatch says that.
according to a telegram from Vienna.
Mr.. PenfieId handed an aide memoire
today to the foreign minister request
Ing clear and final information as to
what standpoint the Austro-Hungarian
government has assumed regarding
submarine warfare, and whether the
assurances given on the occasion of the
Aneona and Persia incidents are to be
regarded as changed or Withdrawn.
The foreign ministry, the dispatch
says, will submit the aide memoire to
thorough examination and then make
a reply.
A Central News dispatch from Zurich
today says:
long audience to Count Czernin, the
minister of foreign affairs, who pre-
vfously had conference with Fred
eric c. Penfield, the American ambas-
sador."
Notes Between the Governments.
Following is the text of the aide
memoire as forwarded by Reuters Am
sterdam correspondent:
In note No. 4167 of December 8, 1915.
the American government laid down
the points of view whereby it was
guided regarding the activity of sub
marines in naval warfare. These points
Of view were on an earlier occasion
clearly expressed to the German gov
ernment, and the United States govern
tro-Hungarian government was ac-|
quainted Herewith.
The Austro- Hungarian government
replied with note No. 5735, of December
H., 1916, wherein it declared 1t had
neither adequate knowledge of the ex-
change of ideas which had taken place
between the United States and Ger
many. nor was of the opinion that even
complete knowledge would suffice for
judgment in regard to the Ancona in
cident, as the questions arising from
this incident bore different character.
Nevertheless the Austro- Hungarian
foreign minister declared in note No.
5S4S, of December 21. 1915: AS regards
the principle set up in the very es-
teemed note that enemy private ships,
provided they do not flee or offer re-
sistance. should not be destroyed before
the passengers are placed in safety, the
Austro-Hungarian government is in a
position to assent in the main to this
view of the Washington cabinet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
Patrol Boat Is Sighted.

The sinking took place about twenty
miles off the British coast. the captain
A.adej. and at first the U-boat COM
mander was going to turn the Housa-
tones crew adrift in small boats on
the spot, but was prevailed, on by En-
sor to tow them inshore. In about an
hour Il patrol boat was sighted. She
proved to be the trawler Salvador. The
JT-boat commander then announced his
determination of setting the crew
adrift to be picked up by the patrol
boat.
How can we be sure that she viii
see us?" objected Capt. Ensor.
"I'l1 make her see you. all right" the
U-boat commander answered. and sent
shot between. the Salvator'S masts
Then he cut the two boatloads of the
Housatonic's men adrift and went away
at full speed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
NEW SENATE MAY
NOT MEET MARCH )
President Said to Be Consider
ing Breaking Another Ma
tionaI Precedent.
PRESENT CABINET LIKELY

President Wilson, it became known
today. is considering seriously breaking
another national precedent by declining
to call the newly elected Senate in ex-
ira session March to consider nomi-
nations Of cabinet officials, A high
government oficial said today that the
President Is now determining this, and
that ths sixtfihati6n Is against conver-
ing the Senate until such time as a spe-
cial session of Congress might be nee
essary. -
The President is understood to hold
the view that his cabinet officials ap-
pointed by him. if reappointed. Go not
need confirmation;' that their term of
Office is subject to the will Of the Presi-
dent himself From this administration
leaders conclude that s.1l present men,
bers of the cabinet are to be retained,
and that, therefore, the President will
have nothing to present to the Senate.
Senators Greatly Surprised.
Senators who learned today of the pos
sibility that the Senate might not be
called were greatly surprised. inasmuch
as it would be unprecedented in history
of the government. 1t was at once ask
ed what would become of the Vice
Presidents Inauguration. inasmuch as
he usually takes the oath of Office after
new senators are sworn in.
When this was put UP to Vice Presi-
dent Marshall informally, he quickly
disposed of the matter by citing the
constitutional provisions on the sub
ject.
Under the law of the land" said the
Vice President. II have been elected
Vice President Of the United States
can take the oath of Office any time
please on or before March L. I could
have the oath prepared in writing to-
day, II I wanted to, and take it in the
presence of a notary public and file 1t
with the secretary of the Senate.
THE Senate of the United States has
nothing whatever to do with my cleo
ton. 1t is customary for the President
pro tempore of the Senate to swear in
the Vice President However. should
the President decide not to call the
the oath of Office on Saturday or Sun
day and file it with the secretary of
the Senate.
Could Have Ceremony Any Time.
present Senate on March could be held
Just the same. do not have to take
an oath in the presence of the new
Senate BY virtue of the law. and my
election, am presiding officer of the
Senate whenever it is in session, and
not by the will of the Senate.
"If the President of the United States
has nothing to submit to the new Sen
ate and concludes that it is unneces-
sary to call it in extraordinary session
there Is nothing the Senate could do
about it. The present Senate dies
March 4, and the Senate of the Sixty
fifth Congress is unorganized and
could not convene until next December
unless called by the President"
If the special session is not called
newly and reelected senators-thirty-
two of them-will not be sworn in
March s. Within the memory of pres
ent members such thing never has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
What Austria Promised.

After the sinking by an Austrian sub
marine of the Italian steamship Ancona
In November of 1915. occasioning the
loss OF the lives of several Americans,
the Austro-Hungarian government
sent a note to the United States in
which it said:
THE imperial and royal government
can also substantially concur in the
principle expressed in the very esteem
ed (American) note that private Ships
III so far as they do not flee or offer re-
sistance, may not be destroyed with
out the persons aboard being brought
into safety
Acts Under instruction.
Ambassador Penfield is acting under
explicit instruction from the State De-
partment in requesting the Austrian
government to state it's position re-
garding the intensive submarine warfare
tnauguratec by Germany. Such an in
struction was sent to the ambassador
more than ten days ago, and it is possi-
BILE that il has been reinforced in view
although State Department officials to-
day declined to make any statement On
the subject for publication.
Cnofficially it has developed that the
state Department is reluctant to sever
diploma tic relations with Austria de-
string to maintain long as possible
some official relations with at least
some of the central powers.
Further Breaks Likely.
A break with Turkey and Bulgaria is
regarded certain 10 follow a rupture
with Austria. ard deep concern for the
welfare of the many American citizens
IN the near east is one of the influences
that have affected the State Depart
ment's policy In holding of.
Some of the tension created by the
destruction Of the American schooner
Lyman NJ Law has disappeared US the
result of q statement credited to the
captain of the American vessel that the
crew of the submarin which destroyed
the ship were Germans. The old Pet
rolite case. involving an unwarranted
firing upon that American ship and
taking part of her stores by an Aus
trian submarine. remains the only con-
crete issue between the United States
and Austria in the absence of any overt
act in line with the new German policy
of ruthless destruction of shipping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
Increases Suggested.

It is known that some of the Senate
conferees ON the bill are strongly in
favor of giving the District employees
increases as follows: Ten per cent for
all those receiving up to $1,000 and 5
per cent for all those receiving from
$1,000 to and including $500. That
is the plan of the House for increasing
salaries as carried in the legislative
bill, while the Smoot amendment only
increases salaries of $1,000 and less.
There Is strong sentiment in favor of
doing something in the way Of modifying
the present intangible personal property
tax provisions of the law, 1t was learned,
and if possible some agreement will be
reached later on this matter There is
strong disapproval on the part of some
of the conferees to having this tax apply
to bank deposits, on the ground that bank
deposits are here today and gone tomor
row, and whatever they go into Is taxed.
Bank deposits. it is contended, are merely
a means OF doing business. 1t was point
ed out today that it is unfair to the Dis
trict of Columbia TO tax bank deposits
when they are not taxed in other nearby
communities, particularly as the deposits
may be taken from the District and placed
in banks elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
DAY IN CONGRESS.
Senate:

Met at II am.
Began consideration Of bill to
enlarse interstate commerce COM
mission from seven to nine mem-
bers.
Passed espionage and anti-con-
spiracy bill.
Passed Porto Rican citizenship
bill.
House:
Met at II am.
Resumed debate on army ap-
preparation bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
Life Preserver Tells Story.

when the submarine stopped us and
sent a number of her crew aboard, each
brought a life preserver with him.
said the captain. "One of them laid
his life preserver down and I picked it
up, slipping it under my coat. 1t is
plainly marked LOS / still have it
as a memento of the occasion"
Capt. Ensor said he was on the deck
of the submarine, but was not allowed
to go below. The first word he had, he
said, that Germany had renewed unre-
stricted submarine warfare was given
him by the U-boat's commander. The
commander treated him and his men
with courtesy, Capt. Ensor said. ex-
pressing regret at having to destroy
his ship. and explaining that it was
necessary. as she was carrying food
supplies for the enemies of his country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
SUBMARINE U-53
SANK H0USATON|C
Sea Terror Which Entered
Newport Last Fall Blamed
for Disaster.
SHIP CAPTAIN TELLS STORY

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. February a0.-It was
the U-53. the German submarine which
suddenly appeared at Newport last fall
and later sank several ships off Nam
tucket. that sank the Housatonic, the
first American ship to be Sent to the
bottom AFTER the beginning of Ger
manys new submarine warfare. 1t was
made known here today by Capt.
Thomas 4. Ensor, the Housatonic's
commander, who arrived on the Cunard
steamship Orduna. Capt. Ensor brought
with him as proof of his assertion a
life preserver marked "U-53," which he
said he got from one of the submersi-
ble's crew.
Capt. Ensor said the commander OF
the U-boat bore a striking likeness to
the pictures of Capt. Hans Rose. print
ed in newspapers at the time he brought
the u-53 into Newport, and he had no
doubt it was he who sank his ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
HOLDS ENLISTMENT
Of YOUTH IS VALID
Court Rules U. S. Interest
Paramount After Minor
Reaches Military Age.

Declaring the control of the govern
1nent paramount to the right of the
parent when a boy under the age of
enlistment has entered the military
service and has continued service after
reaching military age. Justice Gould of
the District Supreme Court today rem
dered an opinion dismissing a petition
in habeas corpus brought by William
]. Brockman to secure the release Of
his son, John B. Brockman. a member
of the District militia Young Brock
man was only seventeen years old at
the time he entered the guard and
when President Wilson called out the
militia last June Mr.. BroclsAhan sought
the aid or the court to prevent the
mastering in of his son.
Officers of the National Guard consent
ed to the release of young Brockman,
but the judge advocate general of the
United States Army asked leave to file
a-rerurn to the writ and to have
decision OF the court on the conflicting
rights of the nation and the parent
Arguments were heard and the mat
ter taken under advisement.
- One of the questions raised was
whether the court has jurisdiction to
ing forth the National Guard. Attorney
Frederick r. Whippler, for the parent,
contended that the Constitution has
prescribed the occasions on which the
President may summon the militia and
claimed that no such exigency existed.
Decision Rests With President.
Justice Gould holds that the author
itv to, decide whether an eXigency has
arisen belongs exclusively to the chief
executive, and that his decision is con-
elusive upon all other persons. In
MANY medicines, the court points out,
tbe eyioence upon which the President
might decide that there is imminent
danger Of invasion might be Of a ma
,rra not constituting strict technical
nroof or the disclosure of the evidence
might reveal secrets of state which the
n,,blic interests and even safety might
IIemand to be kept in concealment
Where the statute does not require
Tho consent of a parent or guardian to
the minors enlistment. as in this case,
Justice Gold holds, his enlistment,
even below the age for military serv-
ice fixed by the legislature cannot be
Iaken advantage of by the parent or
minor. This is especially true. he says.
stavs eight months in the service after
he becomes eighteen years old. AS the
record shows that Brockman was over
tha age of eighteen years when the
cnmnany of the National Guard to
which he belonged was mustered into
federal service. the court points out no
consent of his parent was required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
Says New U-Boat War Fails.

BALTIMORE. Md, February 20
Lord Marmaduke Furness, Earl of
Grantley, head of the Furness-Withy
line of steamers, ON an Inspection trip
of the Baltimore shipping terminalskde-
clared that Germany's new submarfue q
policy is having no more effect upon
English shipping than her old policy
had.
Our own line" he said, has lost
thirty-One ships during the war, but
we are replacing them two to one
When the war is over our facilities
will have more than doubled"
He said the war would never finish
until the allies had achieved victory.
He said the allied powers had fully
agreed about that.
Fifty per cent of his ships, he said.
had been reQuisitioned by the British
government for secret service work
and food and troop transportation.
49, ~r,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
Russians Destroy Nine Vessels.

PETROGRAD, February 20.-In the
Black sea one of the Russian subma
rines sank a steamer and eight schoon-
ers near the EosporA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-20
WEATHER.

Rain this afternoon, partly cloudy to-
night; lowest temperature near freez-
ing; tomorrow fair.
Temperature for twenty-four hours.
ending pm: Highest, 43, at 2 pm,
today: lowest, SO. at IL. midnight.
Full report on page 16.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
FARMS.
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
FARM AND SUBURBAN PRoPERTTEs, ONE
TO 900 acres. for sale exchange.
McI.ACHLEN RANKING CORPORATION,
NJ. <32. tReal Estate Dept.D 10th and nv,
10 BIO ACREs-Ar STATION Val % MII3
outj rooms, stable, orchard, spring and STREAM
Price, s., 500. $500 cash. SIS monthly.
10 acres-16 miles out; Va. near trolley -.
cottage, outbuildings, fruit, garden. 81, 500.
A. N. Common, Il. 224. 726 i4th NV. -
IS ACRES NEAR MONTGOMERY COUNTRY
Club. Nd: spring; small orchard; highly culd-
waited; fenced: large road frontage: high elsva-
ton very picturesque: price only sl25 per acfn-
ALLAN 2. WALKER q CO.. Inc. 1898 @ St nv.
LAND BUYERsi ATTENTION.
Auction sale of good farming land adJctnins
to Catlett Station, Va
lo4 acres will be sold on the premises -
Saturday. August 25. at 10 80 O'clock, 10 ne
highest bidder Owner going away.
Good soil, good community, good markets. an1
good schools. Easily accessible.
This IS q good property. and 50 must be sold
Don't fail TO
8. Z. RIXEY. Culpeper. Va. 14s
POULTRY AND GARDEN FARM-z7A-, a,
dwell, barn, poul. house and equipment for 90
hens; fruit; spring; Beltsviile. Md. S. 300
BOOTHS FARM AGENCY. 7l2 9Th NV. N. Al14.
-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
FOR sALE-HousEs

FOR sALE-DoNT LOSE THIS oPPoRTU-
NIFTY 70 secure a bargain in brand.new corner
residence situated high ground with a view
OF great part of the city.
No. SO T st.. Just east Of North Capitol, the
corner Of Lincoln ave.
Ths owner of this attractive corner and the
house Immediately In the rear on Lincoln ave-,
now residing in another state, offers them for
sale at less than cost he had the houses erect
ed for sale In order to dispose Of the ground He
has telegraphed US to reduce the prices.
"a. 500 FOR THE CORNER AND 81, $50 FOR
THE HOUSE IN THE REAR.
At these low figures the houses should sail at
once to parties looking for exceptionally well
built homes u house that they should be able
to resell at profit; they should interest in
vestors; they should rent for $50.
The fronts very attractive. wide covered
porehes front and rear; large roomsi tiled
bathroom; hot-water heat: hardwood floor; ex-
ira large laundry tubs; attic; all the fixtures
throughout the houses are Of the besti the
decora lions are attractive.
Don't fail to them they show greater
value than many houses which are held at $500
more Take North Capitol street car to street,
walk east one-half square to the houses.
Open for inspection.
STONE & FAIRFAX 1892 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
D. s. SHIP ATTACKED BY U-BoAT

AN ATLANTIC PORT, August 90
An American passenger steamship
which has arrived from England was
attacked by a submarine OF the Irish
coast on her last outward voyage ana
ESCAPED being torpedoed by q margin
of inches, her officers said. The perl
scope of the U-boat was observed abeam
of the vessel by one lookout almost az
annroach of a torpedo. AS the missile
came on it seemed, judging from tts
course, that the liner was doomed Her
speed, however. saved her. the torpedo
missing the rudder, the officers SAID
by not more than foot
The navy gunners fired almost tn-
stantly but missed. The submarine
submerged. but soon the periscope re-
appeared 200 yards astern, the U-boat
commander evidently anxious to see
whether his torpedo had found fts
mark.
The gunners fired a second shot, but
that also went wide. The submar1ne
then quickly submerged again
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
Carranza Negotiates Big Loan.

Ell PASO, Tex. August 20.-Prelimf-
nary arrangements have been COM
lean gold to the Mexico government.
according to Mexican officials at Juarez.
The negotiations for the loan have
been in progress for some time be-
tween q New York banking house and
President Carranza direct, Mexican. Of
dctals said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
INVESTMENT PROPERTY.

FOR sALE-wELL LOCATED, TWO-FAMILY
Dat; never idle; rental, $3.50 yearly non-resi-
dent, must sell; price. 8, ZOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
0UT-oF-T0wN REAL ESTATE.
FOR RENT.

FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER. DELIGHT
full home in the Blue Ridge mts.. near Harpers
Ferry. the main line Of the b. & o. railroad
ffty-si miles from Washington; excellent train
service and fne roads for motoring; fully fur
nished; plenty Of bedrooms; large living and
dining rooms: bathroom; electricity and long dis
lance telephone: accommodation for auto
MOBILIZE scenery unsurpassed. For further par
ticulsrs apply to 1920 i st. NV. Washington.
II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
PROPOSALS.
STEAMSHIPS.

WASHINGTON TO PHILADELPHIA,
ATLANTIC CITY AND NEW YORK
ERICSSON LINE STEAMERS"
ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM
BALTIMORE TO PHILADELPHIA.
s.Throurh the Chesapeake and Delaware canal
10 PHILADELPHIA" Stopping at great
ssh,nr grounds. Betterton. Chesapeake ana Dei-
ware City and Chester. Pa. From washtngton
Inv q. and o. or W.. B.. A. Z. Ry. to Balti-
more. thence Ericsson line to Phiia. Steamers
sai daily except Sunday. pm. Fast day boa q,
= and o. and W.. B.. A. Z. Ry- ticket ofnces;
Also C. sPLIEDT. Ticket Agent, 1885 Ut. NV.
for New York Atlantic City. Cape May. Asbury
part Ocean Grove Long Branch. Albany, Troy,
points north. Write for guide. CLARENCE
SERVER. q. p. A., Light and Prntt Sta. Bal
ttmore Nd. r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-20
WANTED TO BUY

wANTED-To BUY FOR SPOT CASH. HoME
in good residence section of Washington in good
condition, will buy II q bargain and do own
repairing; prefer clear property; state full par
ticulars and lowest cash price; time for
trifers; answer quick. Address Box 250A, Star
Office.
OR ROOM BRICK HOUSE IN NORTH
west section one south Of Florida ave. preferred;
must be real bargain: state fun particulars
Address Box 12B, Star Office. 81.