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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
MAYOR or PHILADELPHIA
WANTS CREWS REMOVED

WASillNC;TON. March 12.-Formal
r"aucs, for the removal from the Long
Island Navy-Yard of the informed Ger.
man commerce raiders IrinZ Eitel
Friedrich aud kronprinz Wilhelm or
the 100 men comprising their crcws.
WAS made personally 10 Secretary
Daniels to-day by the Mayor of Phila-
dclphia. on the ground that they con-
stiIutc a menace 10 tho safety Of the
city The Mayor was told that transfer
of the German crews already was UNI
der consideration. and that Il suitable
place for them was being sought. He
also was assured that every prccau,ion
was being taken hy the authorities 10
guard against the possibility of disturb
ancc by the German sailors, and that
they were under constant surveillance
by the navy-yard authorities
No official report OF the arrest on
charges Of smuggling of some Of the
Germans has reached tho department,
officials said they had heard informa lily.
however, that several arrests had been
made and that rumors were current
in Philadelphia that high explosives
were being secretly taken aboard the
ships.
II has been suggested that the in.
termed crews lie sent To some island
army barracks, but none has been
found available.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
VIEWS PRESIDENTS WORDS
90 AS "MORAt REFRESHMENT"
Mr.. Wilson's Declaration uf American
Policy Inudcd b! French Min
iNicr of Munitions.

PARIS March 2-''PreSidcnt Viii
sons declarations OF American policy
have been moral rcfrcShment to
France" said Albert Thomas Minister
of Munitions TO the Associated Press,
end of the war with the assertion of
ideals of which the European peoples.
amid all the strain of combat Of
hatreds. Of sufcrnes, Of determination,
for specific national aims. need Ia he
reminded.
France has been stimulated. chcered
Sand supported hy President Wilson :
/, messages - Congress and by his inau-
( gural address. His cnuuciatiou Of the
Z big things for humanity being decided
4 in this war. to be supported, ~ they
( will be. by deeds. has 4 deep signiti-
E1nce for rs. ! feel profoundly that
THIS is so.
What do goa ,hiuh ar. III. imne-
date effects Of tho American luptur.
with Germany" he was asked
1.-The hour that America is actually
in the war" replied the minister, the
: now of supplies viii To- resumed n, tull
3 tide and viii increase. and essential
\ credits will he easy. Tha; is the way
2tit would seem now.
z -e,The active co-opcratiou uf tn. Tinted
= States in submarine chasing ia trans
sosport and in the supply Of material and
ntmoney would contribute enormously 10
the war. said " Thomas
,1ssand he added: 1t would he an inspira.-
~ ton for France to nave an America n
y.contingent fighting Ola this side
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
CABINET CRISIS IN FRANCE
10th Friends and Adversnries of Gov
crnmcnt Say Situation Cannot
Long Continue.
tBy Associated Prcss.l


PARIS. March l2.-The attacks OF
the opposition In Parliament have pro-
duccd II situation Of such character
that both the friends and the adver-
saries of the government admit to day
that II cannot continue
The general opinion is that the op-
position. which has been resorting TO
obstruction by rcfraininS from voting.
must overthrow the Cabinet and as
sumo responsibility for solving the
problems which form tho basis for its
assaults on the ministry, or else cease
it's attacks.
Deputy Petitjean. OF Paris. will in
tcrpcllatc the Cabinet tomorrow the
Journal says. on its general policy,
opening the way for comprehensive
declaration by Premier BRAND as to
the position of the government
The Petit journal, however. says IL
is doubtful whether II conclusive de-
bate will take place tomorrow. o,
whether Cabinet changes will inter
rene. making to-morrow's session pure
~ formal one pending a declaration
from n transformed ministry
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

Test ship to ascertain the policy OF the
United States government. which had
4 notified the owners OF tho White star
liner Adriatic when that vessel ar
& riSed here soon after the beginning Of
sSthe war with guns fore and aft that
1T would be we'll TO dismount the for
. ward guns.
StsP. a. s. Franklin. president of
+ n,s international Mercantile Marine.
iEthnted conference to-day to Gustav
Braun. secretary Of the International
Scamcns' Union. Braun demanded
: that the men signed 10 man the ST.
'tfpuis be paid bonus OF 10 per cent.
AT the conclusion of the conference
Braun said President Franklin declined
TO meet the demand for war-rish
bonus. The line is willing to pay 80
,Sper cent \ mass-meetins OF seamen
has been called for Wednesday night;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13

same forces which In former wars have
made national necessity an excuse FOL
more ruthless methods"
Conditions of work and nav In poy.
eminent employment and in all occu,
pations. II is asserted. should conform
TO the principles Of human welfare and
Justice. and whether in peace or wa,
the government must recognize the or
sanizcd labor movement as the agency
through which 1t must cooperate with
wage carncrs"
1t is held that service In war time
may be either military or industrial
and that both are equally essential to
the national defense.
We hold" the statement says. this
TO he incontrorertible. that the GOV
eminent which demands that men and
women give their labor power. their
bodies or their lives to its service
should also demand the service In the
interest OF these human beings OF all
wealth aud the products of human toll
property
1t also is held that if workers are
called upon to give more exhaustive
service than their welfare warrants
that such service shall be only asked
when accompanied by increased guar
antces and safeguards and when the
profits to employers shall be Initial
to fixed percentages.
Demand is made for clear dirferen-
tiation IN preparedness between milf
tarE service for the nation and police
duty in industrial disputes.
Whenever changes in the organiza-
ton of industry are necessary upon n
war basis it is insisted that they shall
be made in accordance with plans
agreed upon by representatives of tho
government and those engaged in tho
industry. When women may he ON
pioScd. cqual pay for equal work is
demanded without regard TO sex
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
WANT FISHING FLEETS
KEPT UNDER u. S. FLAG
American officials Consider Steps 10
Prevent Change TO Canadian.
Neulstry,

WASHINGTON. March 12.--Measures
II keep the celebrated Gloucester hsh-
ing fleet OF hundreds OF small vessels.
as well as tho American fishing fleet
IN the i'acitic. under the American
flags were considered last week at a
conference between Secretary Red
field and Commissioners Brent. OF the
Shipping Board. and Smith. Of the Fish
cries bureau.
American hShinG fleets on both
oceans are saidSto be confronted with
going under Canadian registry or for.
feiting many privileges at Canadian
ports.
Seven vessels in the Pacific have al
ready changed TO Canadian registry,
and the Shipping Board is understood
Ia have received many applications
from tho owners Of other fishing craft
in both the Atlantic and Pacific for au-
thority TO surrender American reg
istry.
Canadian ports. reported to be acting
under orders Of the Dominion govern
ment. have refused TO sell bait. coal,
other supplies and even food to crews
OF American fishing craft unless the
catch were sold in Canada instead OF
the United States.
The Gloucester fleet is reported also
to have been harsssed by British YES
sells on tho Grand Eanks. 1t Is said
here that the Canadian government
wants the American boats to replace
those sent to the war zone for sub
marine patrol. and in addition needs
the catch which would otherwise 20 TO
American ports
oificials OF the conference arc under
stood TO favor rcintroduction OF tho
Chamberlain amendment 10 the ship
ping biil. which failed at the last sos
sion, prohibiting the importation into
the United States Of Ash from any for.
eiRn country unless under bond "a "A
retalintory measure
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
TwO-THIRDs OF ARTILLERY
IN HANDS OF BRITISH

LONDON. March l2.-Aftcr announc>
ing the fall of BaEdad in the House o,
Commons to-day, Andrew Bonar Law
Chancellor OF tho EXchequer. said
there was every reason to believe that
two-thirds of tho Turks artillery had
fallen into tho hands of the British or
had been thrown into the Tigris
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
AMERICAN FORCES LAND
At FIVE POINTS IN CUBA
NO Evidence That Putting Ashore OF
Troops Is Beginning OF
Intervention.
THERE TO PRESERVE ORDER
Careful Not to Interfere With Con-
duct OF Civil Government-Their
Presence Apparently Arouses No
Resentment ON Part OF Natives.
tBy Associated Press |

EpS associated PreSS.l
SANTIAGO, CUBA March lo-Ero,p
ms base at Guantanamo. Rear-Admiral
Mayo commander of the United States
Atlantic Fleet. received reports to-day
from at least five Cuban shore stations
where American forces have been land
ed. From none OF them. however. came
any evidence that the putting ashore
OF the Americans was the beginning OF
intervention.
rive hundred marines and blue
jackets are in Santiago patrolling the
city while smaller detachmcnts arc
DONG similar duty i'm Guantanamo.
Manzanilio. Nucritas and at the Ell
Combrc Mine. n few miles from SAN
tiaso. The Americans have been care
fui not to interfere with the conduct
of the civil government by officials
appointed by the Liberals before the
evacuation of the city
lust what the situation is in the
interior is not known by the Amer
leans. The government advance forces
commanded by Pablo and Fausto Memo
CAL brothers OF President Mcnocal ar
rived to-day at San Luis which was
evacuated yesterday by General CO.
macho after brief fighting. in which
there were u few casualties Rigo-
berio Fernandez. with his force Of
rebels is about twenty miles north Of
Santiago. The Menocal brothers said
they would await re-cnforccmcnts be-
fore advancing further. The banks
here remain closed.
CUBAN GUSnOAT LEAVES
FOR GUANTANAMO
The Cuban Eunboat Matanzas which
had been nj the mouth Of the harbor
Tor two days. left this morning for
Guantanamo. She had not been per-
mittcd to enter Santiago by Commander
Reginald n. Belknap. commanding the
American naval forces.
Last night there was scattered
throughout Tic city a circular purport-
ing to have been signed by General
Jose Jane. as the special representa-
tive Of President Mcnocal. The circu-
lar called on loyal citizens 10 lay down
their arms. promising clcmcncy IL those
who did so. and dire punishment 10
those who continued to revolt.
Another circular received to-day was
addressed by President Menocal To T..
Merrill Griffith, the American consul
here. II asserted that an election
would be hello in Oriertc Province ten
days after the Menocal troops were In
possession OF Santiago.
Apparently there is no resentment
here against the presence OF tho Amer
leans. who made it clear that they
were in the city merely To preserve
order.
Consul Grinlth to-day induced three
Conservative politicians to make them
selves less conspicuous. Guillcrmo
Mascara. candidate for Governor on the
Menocal ticket: Colonel Alfredo Lora.
president Of the provincial council and
Ramon Ruiz, postmaster. had been
imprisoned b. the Liberals. They were
released through the influence OF the
Americans. Tne Conservatives. en-
couraged by their appearance. crowded
about until they assumed a mobilize
appearance, clusins Consul Grinith To
sugses; their temporary retirement or
intcrnment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
ADJUSTMENTS
Fine Concer, Next Monday.

Under the local management OF W.
III. Belts. ono OF the finest concerts
announced for Richmond in years will,
be given at the city Auditorium next
Monday night when the Phila dc phia
orchestra VIII appear under the direc-
ton Of Leopold Stokowski, its famous
conductor. In addition 10 the orches-
ira. which is in itself more than enough
10 attract wide attention.. the program
VIII also include numbers by Reinald
Werrenrhth. tho noted baritone. who
aroused such delighted comment when
ne sang here year ago with Geral-
dine Farrar.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
BIG CIGARETTE CONTRACT
HritiHh-. - ncricnn Company WIN Mink /,
s.OOO.0O0O0O -Smokes" for French
Government.

DURHAM. y. g., March 1.-THE
french government has awarded a
contract TO the British american To-
hacco Company for 100000. 900 cigar.
cites To be used by iis soldiers. accord
ing 10 Information received here to-
day BY prominent tobacconist. The
order. which Is considered tho largest
ever let BY foreign government. win
be placed with Petersburg and Rich
mond factories.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
NAY BE WORTH COST
N'r,-rrs.id~nt H1pss Alarm "f Wnr
WIZ TAKE This Country Away
From Love Of Money.
10y Associated Pressl

WaSH"GTOE y. g.. March Eff
the alarm Of VAR VIII take us away
from our great love of money and will
bring w little nearer 10 the God OF
our fathers IL VIII he worth all IL costs
the American people" declared Vice
President Thomas X. Marshall. in an
addrcah mere Tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
FRENCH REFUSED
by GERMAN FORCES
ny Associated Press.

BERLIN, March II tvia SayvilIe).-
french troops this morning attack ed
Inc German positions south of Ripon,,
III the Champagne district but were
repulsed. says an official statement
issued today by the German army
headquarters stan In the Aisnc sec
Tor ana IN several districts along the
kiNer Aisnc and in Champagne yestcr-
DAY ther" was especially strong artil-
lery firing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
Still. AT WORK On PLANS
TO SPEED Up NAVAL. WORK
tIsl Associutcd Press.

WASHINGTON. March l2.-Sevrctary
Daniels to-day continued conferences
with shpbuildcrs and manufacturers
III his efforts 10 speed up naval con-
struction 10 the maximum capacity OF
tho American Snipyards.
Probably within a week q poin, will
he reached under which present con-
struction can be fastened and new
ships be laid down under the 10 per
cent profit agreement
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
URGES GUSHING OF STONE
reans Srnntc Opposes His Rc-EIec,ion
ns Chairman OF Foreign re-
IutiOns Committee.
lRy Associated prcss

by Associated Press
AUSTIN. TEN. March ia rcsoIu-
ton condemning the small group OF
United states Senators who fllibustcrctl
to death the armed neutrality bill
ana urging that Senator stone. Of Mis-
souri,. not be reelected chairman OF
the Foreign Relations Committee OF
~" Senate, was passed by a viva vocc
H"i" In the Senate Of the Texas I.cgis-
laturc late to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
IA TOILETTE AND COOPER
CONDEMNED FOH COURSE
iDy Associated Pres,.

by AssoCiated Press
HEioIT. WIS. March l2.-Thc fac
nlty Of Eeloit College to-day sent a
communication 10 Senator La Toilette
and Representative II. y. Cooper. con-
demning them for their course in Con
gress regarding the German situation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
LABOR OFFERS SERVICES
TO NATION IN TIME OF WAR

life. Those we represent Weld the ma
tons tools and grapple with the forces
that are brought under control III our
material civilization. The power and
use or industrial tools is greater than
the tools of war. and will in time SUPER
sede agencies of destruction"
II then goes on to say that whether
We approve it or not. we must recog-
nize that war is "a situation with which
we must reckon" and points out that
the United States may be drawn into
the European conflict at any moment
FITTING THAT MASSES
SHOULD TAKE COUNSEL
Attention is called to the fact that
methods OF modern warfare are far
different from those of previous wars.
and that the nations problems afford
an opportunity for the establishment
OF new freedom ana wider opportunl-
ties. Modern war. the statement says
includes contests between workshops
factories, the land. financial and trans
portation resources. therefore. 1T is
fitting that the masses Of the people
81 the United states should take coun-
sci and determine the course they shall
pursue.
frankly present experiences and con.
ditons which in former times have
prevented nations from bencfitinE by
the voluntary. wholehcarted co-opera-
tlon Of wage-carncrs in war time. and
then make suggestions how these hind
RANGES 10 Our national strength and
vigor can he removed.
War has never put stop for the
necessity for struggle 10 establish
and maintain industrial rights. Wage
carriers in war time must. as has been
said. keep one eye on the exploitcrs
at home and the other on the enemy
threatening the national government.
1T is maintained TO be II fundamen-
tai step in preparedness for the ma
ton 10 set its own house in order and
establish at home justice in relations
between men.
NEW oPPoRTUN MITES
TO EXPLOIT LABORF;RS
previous wars. for whatever pur-
pose wagcd. are said to have developed
uew opportunities for exploiting wage
carncrs; labor being stripped OF its
means of home defense and robbed OF
the advantages. projections and guar
antees achieved after ages OF strug
giles Wage earncrs are declared al
ways TO have lost, regardless Of the
outcome or the wars. Since tho masses
pcrform INDISPENSABLE service, IL fol-
lows" the statement declared. that
they should have a voice in dctermin-
ing the conditions upon which they
give service"
II then proceeds on behalf of the
workers Of America to make known
their beliefs, their demands and their
purposes"
| The demands include the right M
war times to be the recognized de-
| tenders OF wage-earners against the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
Lyrics New NH.

Three vaudeville acts and dramatic
playlet make up the Lyrics week
opening bin. They are:
C-Holden and Graham Shadow
graph artists. who do all the familiar
interesting tricks
Drank Parish and Peru. \ pair
OF eccentric dancers and jumpers whose
work drags until the act is nearly
over. and finishes with a vim that
saves the turn.
Erred Force and Mildred williams
rube and city girl. whose act runs
away with the bill. There are several
stories that bring the house down, and
the woman. very buXom and pleasing
10 behold. possesses vocal accomplish
ments that are put to clever use
F-Gencvieve Gin K Co. i'm ~
Breath of Old Virginia" A dramatic
sandwich Of unusual structure in which
the heroic note hovers too close to
the line that separates the sublime
from the ridiculous TO impress the
audience with any degree of sincerity.
Miss cliff. cast as a wcll-bred young
Virginia girl of the war period, speaks
Virginian as Broadway fondly irnapines
it is spoken. and is guilty of OTHER
solecisms that libel the beautiful
speech of the Old nominon The nc
tion is in high degree Blaneyesuue
and unreal.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
THEIR BAII.. REDUCED
IRON S.h0nn .rn 4. non

One result of the authorities, non,
viewpoint was Tho reduction Of IN.
bail Of Sekunna and Chakrobertv fr,n,
$4,000 10 80 900
iupta, the Columbia Universlty stu
dent. was also held IN 5000 com
missioner Hitchcock set March 10 q,
me aats for hearing The compIsiu,
chargen 'hc now familiar oMensc OF
6""i1'He military enterprise. Cap
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
HENRY RoHNEH ASSERTS
INNOCENCE OF PLOT

Henry Rohncr. president Of the
Henry Rohner Co. wholesale groccrs
OF this city. one OF tho three prn-
cipals in the alleged customs frauds.
asserted his innocence to-day. lie ad-
mitted that two Of his chauffcurS. I'M
der arrest as witnesses. had hauled
certain articles to and from the ships
for Mrs. IIelna Fischer, wife of Adcl-
bert Is. Fischer. president Of the
Schultz KocrtinG Company. machinists.
of this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Fischer,
who are said tn be related to the En-
pcror of Germany. are the other prin-
cipals named by the government in the
smuggling plor. With Rohner. they
are at liberty under $1,000 bail for
trial at the June term of court.
Rohncr declared he had the assur-
ance Of Mrs. Fischer that the boxes he
removed from the vessels contained
nothing detrimental 10 the government.
He said the only articles lie had taken
TO the raiders ut the instance of Mrs.
Fischer were some dclicacies which
she sent to friends of herself and hus-
band. and grocery supplies ordered
from his firm by officers OF the IN
termed ships for the crews comprising
$50 men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
yCOMPLETE MOBIIIZATION
~ OF NAVY RECOMMENDED
| By Associated rrcs..


WASHINGTON, March l..-Mobiliza-
Hon OF the complete lighting strength
of the navy has been recommended by
naval officials. The approval OF Presi-
dent Wilson is required before orders
:. can be sent calling out the reserves
assembling the naval militia. and re-
ssleasinE all active officers now on shore
duty for sea service.
Immediate graduation of III" first
cla.s of Annapolis would he tnclUlcd
IN the plan, in order 10 make up as
Tar as possible the threatened shoi ia : c
OF officers
,A.-,,In addition 10 mobilization of force
already enrolled in the militia o. ,r-
serve, an active recruiting campaign
would be necessary to supply all ships
OF military value with full compile
ments Officials believe they would
lave little difficulty in obtaining 'nr
men if mobilization were ordered.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
"Intolcrnnce" Return. Mex, week

The return engagement OF -. w.
'riihth massive screen spectacle. I'm
tolerance. al the Academy of Music
al 81 next week. with daily matinces
promises to establish a seasons record
for business in that house So great
was the demand for seats during the
former engagement that many of those
desiring 10 witness the production were
unable To gain admission The man
agemcnt Of the Academy arranged with
MI. Grifiith 10 send his Philadelphia
company here FOR an entire week TO
give every ono another opportunity of
seeing the attraction. Six months at
the Liberty Theatcr. New York. TWEEN
" weeks in rhila phia and long runs
in Chicago. San Francisco. pittsburgh,
and other cities testify 10 the popu
iarity OF the great creation OF the
author of The Firth OF a Nation"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
Only One "BRoMo ouISISE"

To get The genuine. call for fun nstn- Ian.
ALIVE HEDMo CUISINE Look for sir
natur" OF + ". GROVE cure. Cold in
IN" D.N. 2Sc--kdy.