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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07
u. S. Will Drop Case
Against Rae Tanner
Wax, in Court, Offers to
Furnish $500 in Cash
for His Bail

Charles II. Wax, produced by the
government in the Rae Tanner case a.
the mysterious Oliver Osborne, created
another sensation in the Iorkville
Court yesterday by volunteering to fur
nsh $1,000 cash bail to answer a
charge Of grand larceny. Following
his offer. Magistrate Murphy held him
without bail as a fugitive from justice
from Oregon.
WaX's court appearance followed thc
decision of the United States District
Attorneys Office 10 drop the cases
against Miss Tanner and her counsel,
Max and David Il. Slade, growing out
of her breach of promise suit against
James W. Osborne. Assistant District
Attorney John {. Knox moved before
Judge Cushman that he be discharged
from custody The motion was granted
and Wax was rearrested on the lar
ceny charge.
Motions Diminishing the indictments
against Miss Tanner and her counsel
are expected before II. Snowden Mar
shall quits office as District Attorne"
later in the month. The remaining
case. that of Stafford. the hotel clerk
convicted of perjury in swearing that
il was James ". Osborne whom he saw
with Miss Tanner in Plainfield hote',
is now before the Circuit Court C
Appeals. The cases have cost more
than 100000, according to estimates
made yesterday in the Federel
Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07

its freedom TO be metod out to them
from without? The fre dom which our
enemies have in store for US we know
sufficiently. In the name OF freedom
England will throw US into our Ola
impotency, in the name or freedom
France win snatch lands OF German
blood and in the name OF freedom the
Czarists allied TO them have dragged
women and children and the aged into
Russian captivity.
"The German people, become clear
sighted in war. SEQ in President WIZ
sons word nothing but an attempt 20
loosen the bonds between the people
and princes Of Germany, so thst we
may become an easier prey for our
enemies We ourselves know that an
important task remains 70 US to con-
soiidate our external power and also
our freedom at home. The words wnicn
the Kaiser in the memorable days Of
August. 1914, spoke 10 the people from
the Reichstag contained programme
which has taken root more and more
and which the speeches OF the Chan
cellor have described more distinctly.
In the heat of war the Kaiser has never
forgotten questions If new orientation
Of policy. When tie Reichstag recent
ly heard words spoken about the social
kingdom they also were signs that the
confidence betv cen the people and the
Kaiser was no uncertainty, as Presi-
dent Wilson put il. but common 20 the
people of Germany"
Various military experts discuss the
American army and navy. They usu-
ally dismiss them a. being at present
negligible. though often adding a warn
ing against Understanding the posi-
hilties Of American military develop
ment. as was done in the case Of Eng
land.
Captain Knehlwetter. in the AN
zeiger." says that battleships consti'
tute the trunk of a powerful fighting
system. but that they are without the
limbs OF an adequate reconnoitring
force. lie says the American navy has
no modern battle-cruisers or light
cruisers, has a modest supply of de.
stroyers, is weak in submarines, and
the torpedo arm has so long been
treated as a stepchild that il is prob
ably far behind the European. The
main American battle fleet. the captain
writes. probably will be kept at home.
The Americans also. he said, probably
will not be willing to spare their slen-
der number Of destroyers; and so, ne
concludes, there is no reason for Ger
man apprehension.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07
Only Abuse Of Teutons in
u. S. Will Affect Their
Standing
Indifferent to Crisis
Berlin Public Apathetic,
While Press Flags Will
sons Speech

Berlin. April via London. April g.
Although most of the Berlin papers
continue to-day their unfriendly COM
ment and criticism Of President Will
sons speech, the German government
50 far has taken no official notice of it.
II is expected, however. that reply to
certain historical features of the ad-
Gress will come later, especially if, as
reported, Washington sends copies TO
the neutral governments.
The Berlin public,still maintains its
attitude of Indifference to the crisis,
and similar apathy is reported from
other cities. In no instance, so far as
is known. have Americans been sub
iect to unpleasant treatment. The
Foreign Office declares that no change
is contemplated in the attitude Of the
government toward Americans or Amer
lean property. Citizens of the United
States will be treated as neutrals, even
though the state Of war; resolution
is passed by Congress, and Will nave
every freedom either to leave the coun-
try or stay. Only different treatment
accorded to German citizens IN the
United States, Foreign Once ohcials
say. will change the governments at
titude. They add that Germany re-
CARDS the treaty of 1899 as in full force
and will live up to il.
The number Of Americans in Ger
many has been steadily decreasing. as
many are leaving daily. principally for
Switzerland and Denmark. There are
probably several thousand Americans
still in Germany. but many Of these
have been here 50 long that they are
more German than American, and a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07
considerable proportion have no pass
ports.
ExDects "Elood of les"

considerable proportion have no pass
ports.
Expects "Flood of Lies"
The "Rheinischc Westfalische lei
tung' says to-day: "The real policy OF
America is now fully disclosed by the
outbreak OF the war. Now n food OF
lies and insults, clothed in pious
phraseology. will descend on us. This
is surprise only 10 those who have
been reluctant to admit that America
was our enemy from the beginning.
The voice OF America does not sound
differently from that of any other
enemy. They are all tarred with the
same brush those humanitsrians and
democrats who hurled the world into
war and refused peace"
The "Weser Zeitung." OF Bremen,
processes amazement al President Will
sons speech. which IL calls IAN accu-
mutation of misstatements, hateful in
situations and One-sided prejudlces."
The paper continues:
"Tf ever a power threw itself into a
big war without sufficient cause 1t IS
the United States, which believes II is
a peace power because 1t is democrati-
cally governed"
The paper SCOTS at the patriotic
demonstrations in America as mani
feststions of the very militarism which
Americans declare must be destroyed.
II sees in the desperate appeal of Eng
land to America" sure sign that
England soon will collapse.
Assails Wilson as Hypocrite
The "Lokal Anzeiger' in a violent
article says President Wilson's attempt
20 "inveigle the German people into a
revolt against the dynasty beats any
thing for sheer hypocrish in the rec
ords of the world" IL says that the
history of the origin of the war shows
the exact opposite Of what Wilson con-
tends, namely, that it is just the peo-
pie who are ruled by a parliamentary
system VINO become tools of small
groups of ambitious men" II con-
tends that in such states, as in absolute
monarchies. the foreign policy remains
controlled by few persons who know
how to guard themselves against out
side interference.
I'VE must assume," concludes the
"Anzeiger," that President Wilson,
knowing all this deliberately tells an
untruth. Not the German government
but the German race, hates this Anglo
Saxon fanatic. who has stirred into
fame the consuming hatred in America
while prating friendship and sympathy
toward the German people"
Count Won Reventlow in a later edi-
ton of the "Deutsche Tageszeitung'
abuses President Wilson in similar
terms and adds: "If the President
wants to fight for democracy IN Ger
many he makes an unprecedently crude
attempt by interfering in the internal
affairs Of a European power
German People with Kaiser
/ The "Norddeutsche Allgemeine lei
tung," which is regarded as semi
official organ, says: "A certain phrase
in President Wilson's speech must be
especially pointed out. The President
represents himself as the bearer OF
true freedom to our people, who are en-
gagged in a severe struggle for their eX-
istence and liberty. What slave soul
i does he believe exists in the German
people when he thinks that twill allow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07
Austria to Break
With u. S. at Once,
Vienna Papers Say
Tarnowski Instructed to
Ask Passports After
Action by Congress

London. April 6. Vienna newspapers
saw tina. Count Tarnowski, who recent
lv was sent to the United States as
Austro-Hungarian Ambassador. has
been instructed. in the event Of ratiiica-
ton by Congress Of President Wilson 5
recommendation for war with Germany
20 break diplomatic relations with the
United States and demand passports
for himself and his suite.
A Reuter- dispatch from Amsterdam
saws the semi-oficial "Fremdenolatt'
Of Vienna. states this is the decision OF
the Austro-Hungarisn government ana
+bat il was inevitable and in accord
ance with general expectations, IN view
of the indissoluble alliance between
Austria and Germany
Although Count Tarnowski has been
in this country for several weeks no
opportunity has been given hlm TO pre-
sent his credentials. Recent dispatches
from Vienna have indicated that the
Austrian government might remain
neutral unless Germany eNerted press
ure 10 bring about a rupture.
Vienna. April g. Frederic C.. Pen
field. the American Ambassador, Leaves
Vienna tomorrow evening. He VIII be
accompanied by Mrs. Penfeld, Allen W.
Dulles. third secretary Of the embassy,
and one servant.
During the last few days the en-
bassv has been besieged by the many
friends OF the Penhelds here. 1ester-
day the ambassador was received by
Emperor Charles at Great Headquar-
:ers. Mrs. Penfeld was presented by
Empress Zita in person with an auto
graphed photograph Of herself. The
two ladies have been active together IN
much charitable work here.
Ambassador Penfield and his party
will leave in a special car, placed al
their disposal by the Austrian govern
ment. The car will proceed with the
Penfelds as far as Berne, where they
will remain for week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07
German Liberals Demand
Peace Without Annexation
Party Unites with Socialists in Asking More Moderate
Terms-Immediate Reforms, Including Form OF
Democracy May Be Granted by Government

Copenhagen. April {. Americas
catrv into the war evidently has had
N immediate and strong effect upon
the reform movement in Germany
The conviction that the instant modernl-
cation Of the Prussian constitution and
the proclamation OF a more democratic
basis Of government and diplomacy IN
the empire. without waiting for the end
Of the war. is necessary as military
and political measure TO counteract
tic tempest Of the worlds public
opinion" as the "Norwaerts' puts IT.
is evidently gaining ground in all eX-
cept reactionary circles.
President Wilson's appeal for de-
mocracy in Germany seemingly also
has created much apprehension in CON
servative circles in Germany, judging
by the energy with which the national
ist and reactionary newspapers are
campaigning against it.
Defence of Prussianism
Count Won Reyentlow, in the "Tages-
zeitung," again returns to the attack
against the concept built up, as he
previously explained. on a false version
Of President Wilson's remarks on
earlier dynastic wars. He devotes a
second article to the Russian features
treated OF in the Presidents message,
concentrating on this point, dictated by
internal political consideration, namely.
the need 10 stand against the stormy
demand for reform in those inner po-
ltical conditions, the maintenance Of
which seems larger to many Prussian
conservatives than the winning Of the
war.
Germany's foes, Count Won Revent-
low writes. evidently counted that
Americas participation in the war
would make the deepest impression on
Germany. not only robbng the Ger
mans OF their confidence Of victory, but
also bringing about predominance in
Germany Of the spirit of liberty (which
each of our enemies regards, and right
~, as equivalent to the destruction Of
Germany as a power
Count Won Reventlow finds that the
events in Russia can be wonderful
and heartening" only in this sense and
in that of the opening of field Tor the
investment Of American capital. Other
wise, he says, the Developments can
only discourage the Entente, since the
Russian military effort can in no cir
cumstance be made stronger, and prob
ably will be much weakened, and the
prospect Of unlimited chaos IS opened.
The demand that Germany follow
the example of Austria-Hungary and
declare itself in favor of peace with
cut annexations is heard from moder-
ate Liberal as well as from Socialist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07
Jews in Russia Free,
Says Gable to Schif
Passover Message Declares Last
Restriction Removed

On the eve OF Passover, which began
~ shutdown yesterday. the Jews Of
America were made acquainted by ia
cob u. Schif with n message from
Baron Gunzberg. head Of the Jewish
University Of Petrogrsd, which read
The decree sbolshing every restric-
tion on Jews in Russia has been
signed"
81 regard this as the final step in
the liberation OF the Jews Of Russia
said Nh Schif.
Immediately on receipt OF the mes
sage. Louis Marshall sent cablegram
TO Baron Gunzberg, in which he con-
graduated the Jews in Russia on "trc
most glorious Passover in the history
Of the Jewish people"
The last step has been taken" Mr..
Marshall declared shortly afterward.
The Jews OF Russia are now free. In
my judgment it solves the Jewish ques-
ton that has been so constantly re-
curing. The decree IS in fact a
proclamation of emancipation from
slavery"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07
Hangs Himself in Tombs

Charles Trap. forty years old, the
Railroad Club waiter who shot three OF
his young children last January. COM
mitted suicide in the Tombs yesterday
afternoon by garrotting himself in an
empty cell in the observation tier. lie
had slipped away from his fellow prs
oners during the afternoon exercise
period and. tying two handkerchiefs to-
gether. slung moose over a coat hook
After placing his head through Il, he
slowly turned himself about on his heel
until he strangled.
Four similar attempts at SUICIDE
have been made by prisoners IN the
Tombs during the last month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07
Decision of Wilson
Regretted in Austria

Vienna. April via London, April s.
The Austro- Hungarian press has paid
little attention to President Wilson's
message to Congress regarding Ger
an-American relations. The few ed
itorial comments that have appeared
gave prominence to the fact that reli.
able information on the American gov
crnments attitude is so scarce that it
is impossible to form a picture of what
is happening in the United States.
While some of the newspapers doubt
President Wilson's motives, others
point out that the American govern
ment's attitude in the past has made
difficult the taking of any other course
than that now laid down, expressing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07
Hubbard Estate $2,579,42
Bulk Goes to Widow of the
Banker and Lawyer

General Thomas Hamlin Hubbard. at
torney and banker, who made possible
Admiral Peary's North Pole expedition,
left an estate valued at 81 $40 22. Gen
eral Hubbard died May 10. 1914. The
appraisal of his estate was filed yes
terdav in the Surrogates' Court.
MIS-. Sibyl F. Hubbard, the widow.
receives personally valued at sl,925
and = life estate in S2,3O4,S76. The
bull, of the remainder Of the life estate
AZ the death Of Mrs. Hubbard will go
m two daughters and a son. The de-
cedcnt's interest in Thomas II. Hub
bard & Co. was appraised at 1921 ,4O7.
He had stocks and bonds valued at
ss4s.436. General Hubbard's residence
and land at Cedar Knobs, Riverdale,
\. Y. we're appraised at 100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07

at the same time the hope that the
situation between the United states
and Austria Hungary will not undergo
a change for the worse.
All Of the leading articles voice re-
greet that by President Wilson's act
the chances for an early peace are
seemingly lessened, and that further
bloodshed will be necessary. IL Is de-
clared. also, that, come what may. the
Central Powers must continue a night
in which the entire world apparently
is seeking their destruction.
There is no bitter tone in any OF the
comment. but a full expression OF the
keenest disappointment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07
5th Av. Store for Silversmiths

William W. and Charles +. Hall as trus-
tees OF the estate Of Thomas r. A. Hall. have
applied for permission 20 lease for twenty
one years. At an aggregate rental Of about
81 800 900. the twelve-story store and apart
rnent building at 536 Fifth Avenue. at the
southwest corner Of Fifty-frst Street. 20 the
newly formed Crichton Fifth Avenue Hold
ing Company. Ltd This new corporation
represents Crichton Brothers. slyersmiths. OF
London. England. who are occupants OF the
store on the premises.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07
Would Fix Coal Price
Mass. Resolution Urges Con
gress to Regulate Charges

Boston. April "a resolution urging
Congress to take such action as might
be necessary to regulate the price OF
coal was presented TO the House to-day
bv the Committee of Federal Relations:
The committee Endorsed the report Of
tho Cost Of Living Commission, which
advocated Federal control OF the min
ing. transportation, sale and storage Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07
German Victory Now
Declared Impossible

Montevideo, Uruguay, April 6.-"The
Intervention OF the United States in
the war removes the possibility OF trl-
umph by Germany" says "El Dis." IL
means an important reinforcement OF
the foes OF the German military su-
tocracy."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07
America Has Found Cause
Worthy of Traditions,
He Says
Wilson's Message
Is Warmly Praised
prsmier Declares Words
Represent the Faith Sus-
tanning Entente
y, ARTHUR :. DRAPER

.rr Cs.r 90 Tho r'eu'cI
London. April g. Around the big
.sle in ,he room where the imperial
var Cabinet decides ,hc "o"."'ouS
,Obltms Of iho Drama A'''a"''' amer u
., newspaper correspondents gain
,-,S this evening. AT the mead OF 'ne
able sat the little gray haired man VINO
IA. more power ;han the A'ns' more
strength than inc N"'S''' H.,
We had gathered mere 20 20. n'"- wa
ne spokesman oil 'ne n''''S" H"'P .
had 10 Sd! "''' p-...l,.e
sep oil inc 800 u,L'.ohau
The Easter ho'.o"f gam ~ " -, ..,o
and Downing H''',' '''. ,...I "''U VIZ.
he oHcai 'o.,' - .,or.s Of
man VINO nav 49, - c...os
The actual eh..l O.. ''''
40 the war before expressing ms al
80, for the sentiments Of PresI-
"''' - ...ll~oss "a Congress
cent ""SO foo,t,.oor.ho
Rejecting not oHIy 'n' 'e'.'"e ~ ,"'
British Isles. but OF the br''lsh COLO
mes the world over '"e '''''''' ''''O>
,.,,enert officially welcoming Amer
49,. or.-d Alliance.
''A '''' l.A c1;r,bad fron,
A. 'N' '''1 ....f .ho ladder IN
me OO''V ,,. ,.-.... aud richest de-
he |oiIoS '"'-''' ,...
rocracy. Lloyd George was on H"ppS
.-.r,5 &c he rdorscd the President 5
81 - ~o..sr5i,c freedom. democ-
tnl'IHe''' ..-...... ,.,,.-
-acy and the menace O. @~'o''"-.'
eminent 10 the peace Of the world
~; p-oatbos NiOor
I'ei''''' l-.--t 80, Tho
A. he quoted -hIee phrases
Presidents address and ADDED THESE
- rcnrcsen- the faith which in
WINS 100. ,oovlo in the
spires ana Su>'"'''S 'O' 5.
tremendous sacuhes theE nave maui
and still are making. ms voice ~
and his body sutcncd. lie seei"eu W
breathe the vgor and detelmIha' 'o',
Of Great Britain 20 hghl on uH'''
aPrussian military autocTacy' lhe IN
pacsble foe 20 all that ueIHVOi az e'
hold dear, s finally and dehnlte.! over
powered.
There was no burst OF ora o"'
a short and simple statement express
M his and me British Empires al
mira,ion for the President and apPIe-
cation O. America dedication o. heI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07

sentative Of all the peoples Of the Brit
sh Empire. wish me on their behalf 70
recognize the chivalry and courage
which call the people Of the United
States TO dedicate the whole OF their
resources 20 the greatest cause that
ever engaged human endesvor."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-07

quarters. MS demand no longei i'P-
, resents alone the belief Of many think
ing persons that anneXations, except
for slight frontier alterations. would
be against the real interests OF Ger
many. but also the realization that
after the United States joined the
ranks Of the enemy the time had passed
wien Germany could hope TO dictate
terms of peace Of even moderate char
aCter.
Gloom in Germany
The Associated Press correspondent
hard this view in even gloomier terms
from various sides in Germany at the
time Of the rupture OF relations be
tween the United States and Germany,
namely. that if the United States de-
cided TO take an active part in the war,
Germany could no longer hope 30 gam
n victory, but. after holding out for
wear and half or two years, must IN
evitablv submit to the economic pres
sure Of the blockade.
Significant evidence of this change IN
sentiment is given by yesterday
leader in the "Vorwaerts" on "America
The Enemy" The "Norwaerts,' when
only few days ago characterized the
reform movement as a question OF sec
ondarv importance TO that OF securing
peace with Russia. and attracted W'de
attention bv an article arguing that
even the Socialists were not WORKING
against Germany's monarchist govern
ment. now swings around and declares
that the admiration Of the antiquated
constitutional forms in Germany 10
those prevalent in the rest OF the CIVIL
lied world Is the vital and burning
question Of the hour.
For Hearth and Home
The newspaper saws: The herman
nation is fighting for the defence oil
4 it's house and hearth, and not ior anu
/ ouated conditions, whose reform long
/ has been promised. and which must dis
appear Immediately in order 10 counter
act the tempest Of the worlds public
opinion, based on the belief that Ger
many is a tyrant and despotlc con
oueror and that It's enemies are the
harbingers Of liberty"
( The "Vorwaerts" speaks Of the great
strength of America as a peace making
power. and points out that without its
cooperation at the peace conference 1t
would be impossible to obtain the pos
sibiities for economic deve lopment
which Germany will so sorely need
after the war 1t concludes by saying
that the most urgent need of the hour
is the organization Of the national de-
fence. under the auspices of sweeping
reforms, and the clearest and most
definite announcement Of the nations
intention to conduct the war, not for
conquest, but only to foil the hostile
designs of annexation, and to end it i'm
mediately when the enemy denounces
such designs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-02-08

Lake, N. Y, picturesque city of s.
500 inhabitants up in the Adirondack
mountains. He says: "This is a great
summer and winter resort for people
to come who are troubled with con-
sumption, or as they call lit 'tuber.'
This isn't farming country as there
isn't room for farms on account Of
rocks and mountains. Am having a
very pleasant visit. Have been visit
ing with my mother, who is 81 years
of age and very smart. Will be here a
few days and will then leave for my