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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
PRUSS|AN|SM GONE
MAD, LONDON SAYS

By the Associated Press.
LONDON. February 2.-'Prussianism
gone mad; 'Bethmar becomes con-
vert to Clausewitz." These are the
themes of the London leader writer's
this morning, who. however. generally
express the greatest sympathy with
President Wilson, lin his patient strug-
gle to keep his country out of war"
Under the caption, What would Lin
coin do?" the Morning Post says:
president Wilson has been praying
for peace with a fervor and eloquence
we cannot sufficiently admire. Now his
prayers are answered by the most
truculent declaration ever issued by a
war lord since the days of Genghis
Khan. 1t is fiat defiance, if not provo
cation. The President. at all events,
cannot blame himself for any lack of
patience or Cancellation. 1t is a ter
rlble position for 4 humane, well mean
ing man to be driven toward war by
the relentless brutality of a savage bel
ligerent.
Lincoln, on he bloody field of Get
tysburg, EXPIRE sed the national high
resolve to be C intent with no compro-
mise which W. Id render their sacri-
fees in vain. ~ at is the true spirit of
the American People and their patience
us rest assured that in the long run
ANGLICAN honor is safe in American
hands"
Principles Sacrificed to Expediency.'
The Times says that there is nothing
surprising in the German note to those
who are nearest the war. 1t contends
that the communication is merely "the
; Of
which Germany has acted from the out
set, namely. necessity knows no law"
The Times sees in the speech of Clan
ceilor Won Bethmann Hollweg a proof
! that his real attitude on the subma rine
question has been consistent through
out, although in his dealings with the
United States he has sometimes Sac
rificed principles to eXpediency."
He now proclaims," says the Times.
that he was always ready to adopt
ruthless U-boat war as soon as it
seemed likely to bring Germany a vic
| torious peace. SO he filings aside the
pretense of humanity unctuously af-
fected in his former notes to President
Wilson,
The Daily Telegraph says:
In her frenzy Germany has mista ken
her own interest. Won Bethmann Holl-
weg's speech is the most brazen-faced
declaration of which history holds a
record In order to strike at Engia nd
Germany has declared war on the
whole community of peaceful nations.
and. in so doing. stabs civilization in
the back with a felons weapon"
The Telegraph admits that the posi-
ton is embarrassing for the allies. and
that the new campaign may do them
grave injury before it is overcome, and
expresses the greatest sympathy for
President Wilson. for whom it has no
word of criticism.
HE has struggled to keep America
10
and Englishmen will sympathize with
him and with the rulers and peoples Of
other states less powerful for offense
and defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
Reventlow Says II Told You So"

Count Won Reventlow in the Tages
Zeitung contents himself with re-
printing extracts from earlier edi-
torials and assuming an Il told you
So attitude.
"Our satisfaction, and, we feel sure,
that of our readers" says Count ven
Reventlow, sis all the greater because
the ever-changing period, during which
the Tagis Zeitung has always cham
pioned unrestricted submarine warfare,
now is at end.
Regarding the effect of the new or
ders on the United States, Count Won
Reventlow says:
How the United States will act
toward the note remains to be seen.
once more America. however,
will have to decide whether il is more
advantageous to accept the old Ger
man idea of unrestricted warfare or
reckon with the new order of things.
Regarding the conduct of the United
States in one way or another enough
has been said heretofore.
For Americans the question now is
acute. The decision now taken by the
German empire is irrevocahle and Will
not be altered in the slightest in its
prosecution. For that the German peo-
pie is grateful to its emperor and
military chiefs.
What Germany does It does from
now in the interest of neutralS,"
says Die Post. After reorganization of
what the new measure will mean for
Great Britain and her allies, the news
paper continues:
''From this the conclusion may be
drawn that Germany may in justice ex-
pect that its conduct will be sanctioned
by neutrals, or at least be borne in
silence. Should it be otherwise, should
certain neutrals, as has often been the
case. attempt in unfair craftsmanship to
nut difficulties in Germany's path then
they must remember that the German
nation, much as it is inclined to take
neutrals into consideration. in the flu
ture will not allow the scope of activ-
| ity of it's wishes to be dependent on
any other powers not participating in
he M.r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
BOSTON TRANSCRIPT.

Germany has replied to the American
ultimatum of last April by action, and
action is the only answer America can
make if it would conserve its self-re-
spect or retain the respect of the
world. The latest communication re-
ceived by the State Department from
Count Bernstorff will surely be the last
his excellency Will be permitted to de-
liver as the imperial German ambas-
sador to the United States.
The case is simple and the course is
plain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
PORTLAND tMEl EMPRESS.

If the President will rise to the oc-
casion and assert the rights of Ameri-
cans and defend them continuously
and unflaggingly. the duty of the
American people to support him to the
limit is clear. In the meantime the
hour for temporizing is past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
NEW YORK EVENING GLOBE.

The note of the German government is
tantamount to declaration of war
against this country, because it an
nounceS that il is the intention of the
German government to commit acts of
war against US Having made
every possible concession to Germany
having displayed a pacific spirit almost
without equal in human annals, our peo-
pie will sustain the President in all
measures that he may take to subdue
to peace the worlds greatest disturber
The conflict. if it comes, will rest on
foundations of right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
PEORIA HLL., JOURNAL.

Nothing in the situation demands a
declaration of war against Germany. The
new German declaration should not bring
war to the United States unless it de-
Veiops that American property and
American lives are destroyed through
German malice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02

The situation has now been made
more acute than it was when the Lusi-
tania incident shocked the whole
American people and it must be met
in more effective manner and with a
more solemn sense of national respon-
sibility than by another strict ac-
countability" note. We cannot in honor
accept the conditions which Germany
now openly declares she will impose on
OLE commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
GALVESTON TRIBUNE.

Whatever our answer may mean we
must meet the issue and let the world
know what was intended by our final
note in the Sussex case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
PHILADELPHIA BULLETIN.

The crisis, imminent. If not actual,
= calls for action, not merely for
renewed protest. = Against Ger
many's decree of blockade there may
be no warrantable protest. but if her
methods shall be unlawful and inhu-
man she has no appeal to the civilized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
PHILADELPHIA TELEGRAPH.

None will say that we should pre-
tend further friendship for the present
dynasty at Berlin. But great ma
jority will expect the administration to
sever relations with that dynasty with
out going to war with the German peo-
pie. if the last can by any honorable
means be avoided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
NEW YORK EVENING TELEGRAM.

Count Won Bernstorff must be handed
his papers. The next step is up to the
President. All differences that may have
existed now vanish The American peo-
pie stand behind him man. Those
who are not Americans must be watched.
The position today is that Prussia has
taken her agreements with us and APP
piled the scraps of paper argument to
them. And she has flung the scraps into
the country's face.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
DUBUQUE UowAb TELEGRAPH
HER AID

The situation calls for action, and it is
apparent the present is not the time for
hasty piunging, but for clear, sane, hu-
name thinking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
DR.. Wolff Is Neutral.

DR.. Theodor Wolff, who in his writ
ings in the Tageblatt hitherto has been
a consistent opponent of unrestricted
submarine warfare, expresses neither
approval nor disapproval of the newly
announced measure in so many words,
contenting himself with more than
three-fourths of his long editorial to
colorless resume of the chancellor's
speech and the note to the United
States.
THE contents of the notes and the
memorandum" says DIR. Wolff will be
known to the whole world today. and
there is no doubt that the impression
created will be powerful. Just how
this impression will find expression in
America must be awaited, for prophe-
cies lead to nothing. None among us.
to paraphrase the note, will close our
eyes to the seriousness of the step we
are taking. and we must assume that
everything, to the last detail, has been
carefully considered. There has been
plenty of time to test and weigh every
thing carefully, time has not been
lacking in which to consider all posi-
bilities and to study the question quiet
ly. Events have not, as in July, 1914.
been thrown upon US hurriedly. The
military authorities are one with the
chancellor, who cannot any more be
accused of weakness by his opponents
owing to his view that unrestricted
submarine warfare may and must be
undertaken as a means of victory"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02

Whether Germany's stand is right or
wrong. waving aside all consideration
of international war, the neutral should
think "A while before he stands upon his
right to enter the danger zone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
JACKSONVILLE ola, METROPOLIS.

Germany's declaration Of a ruthless
submarine campaign designed to starve
England into submission is hardly less
than an invitation for a severance of
diplomatic relations by the United
States with Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
How American Press Views Germany's
Announcement That Submarines Are to Be
Employed in Ruthless War of Starvation

before committing herself to England s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02

America can no more recognize the
proposed submarine blockade now than il
could In February of 1915. The Ameri-
can people viii face what comes will
fortitude and courage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
LINCOLN tNEB.) DAILY STAR.
PITTSBURGH CHRONiCLE-TE LE;-
GRAPH.
PITTSBURGH LEADER.

This means submarine frightfulness
carried to the limit. 1t means defiance
of America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02

In the minds of Americans there is
but one course open. and that IS war
with Germany today. There has been
enough waiting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
ST. LOUIS posr-D1sparCH.

Germany practically forces the United
states and every neutral nation to hos
tile action. 1t is inconceivabie that any
nation. unless under
Tear of destruction. will accept the con
dltionS of sea traffic laid down by Ger
many. Neither the President nor Con-
greSS can withstand the force of the
storm of public opinion which is ris-
ing from every quarter of the land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
TOPEKA U<ANo STATE JOURNAL.

Germany's latest note can hardly be
regarded as other than a challenge to
nations of the world not already in the
war to enter it on the side of the en-
tente.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
NEW ORLEA

If Germany now seeks. under brutal
and uncivilized conditions. to deny us
the freedom of the seas there
can be no escape from the grave duty
imposed upon this nation, whatever the
consequence. of terminating diplomatic
relations with her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
MINIATURES DAILY NEWS.

We must wait until we know for Ger
tain the real meaning of the warning.
Then, knowing the facts, with firm con-
viction, we must set our course and fol-
low it steadfastly through to the end.
ri. PASO HERALD.
England cannot pretend to have play
ed the war game fairly according to
any rules hut those she herself makes
and breaks at her own pleasure. Armed
merchantmen wage offensive war, and
the United States should hesitate long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
CHARLESTON Is. G. POST.

An impasse between this country and
Germany has been created out of which
no other way appears than the sever
ance of diplomatic relations by the
United States, in accordance with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
TAMPA GLAD TIMES.

President Wilson's peace move, in
spired by spiritual idealsm, is met with
materialistic Prussian insolence. Turn
ing the other cheek" having proved
futile, adoption of different course
now seems imperative. Discard the soft
answer. cali the kaiser and stand be-
hind the call.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
KANSAS CITY ONO, STAR.
DULUTH tMINN.l HERALD.

The United States must make good in
the face of this direct challenge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02

This does not mean that the President
should meet headlong folly with rashness
Having condemned Germany for ingulf-
ing Europe in war by Il precipitate ulti-
matum, it is not for Americans to clamor
for instant hosti1ties. There need be no
loss of time insmaking our position abso-
lutely clear, and then, on the first overt
act. We can proceed to the step of which
the President gave warning less than a
year ago, namely. to ''sever diplomatic
relations with the German empire alto
gether."
About all this there is every reason for
the American government and the Ameri-
can people to try to keep a cool head
CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR.
A tremendous weight of responsibility
rests upon Mr.. Wilson's shoulders The
nation is unimpassioned and cold: there
is practically no popular enthusia SIN
for war. AT the same time, on the face
OF the German note, it appears that the
only way the President can continue
friendly relations with Germany is BY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
NEW YORK EVENING Sun.

With our government showing a reso-
lutte and courageous front and our peo-
pie united behind it. in our best judg-
ment, we have little to fear. We have
little doubt that to some degree. at least
Germany is experimenting with our TEN
per. When she finds it cannot be tried
too far we still entertain hope that she
will back away within the safety limits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02
SAVANNAH tGAo PRESS
MONTGOMERY tALA.) JOURNAL.

1t is up to America to do what she
can to prevent a breach. The people
can trust President Wilson to do the
right thing. A war with Germany does
not seem probable
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DETROIT ABENDPOST.

Germany is showing the United States
a way how to avoid any risk for hel
shipping and for American passengers
Now has come the time for Wilson t.
show whether he is a great President
or but an unworthy servant to Eng
land and her financial agent in Amer
lea, J. T. Morgan.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-02

There is nothing for the United States
TO do but call home AMBASSADOR Gerard
and request the departure of the Ger
man ambassador
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-06-08
TIN CUP NEWS
News Champion Correspondence
Wednesday, June s

News Champion Correspondence
Wednesday. June
Henry Bright was recent visit here.
Ned Rolf arrived Monday from Texas.
+ 0 Churchill wss in town on busi-
ness Monday.
Pat Tomney went to Prtkin the first
OF the month.
Frank koru and Sim lrie brought in
their horses Monday.
Walter Enbom Of Amont was a visit
or in Tin Cup this week.
Jerry Mccormick and wife came in
from tn, Forest Hill recently.
Bernah Williams spent the week in
Buena Vista. returning Saturday.
The citizens been enjoying several
evenings Of music and dancing The
splendid music was furnished by Miss A.
Gill, and Messrs Low and TOmney.
Several Of our citizens have opened
the fishing season but the fishing Is not
ns good as it might be We think II
will improve iater on.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-06-08
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POWDERHORN
News Champion Correspondence

News Champion Correspondence
Wednesday, June
Mr.. Dawson Of Cathedral spent Sun
day in the valley.
Ernest Bowers and Guy Doering are
sporting new tords.
Miss Ruby Sammnns of Gunnison is
spending few days with relatives.
Lewis Sammons has begun the work
of repairing the telephone line.
Miss Gertrude Mclaughlin and Ruth
Carr of Gateview spent Wedne esdsy in
the valley.
Mrs. Hulsker. who has been visiting
the Dunn family, returned to her home
in Baldwin Tuesday.
Mrs. W. c. Howard and family. Mrs
S. Nichols, and Frank Dunn and wife
were lola visitors this week.
Jesse Phelps received the news this
week that his sister and family were
badly injured in the recent MAtoon, Ill.
cyclone. Two of the children were kill
ed outright.
Among those in Gunnison last week
were Frank Dunn and daughter. Oscar
Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Guy Doering,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Foster. Mr.. and Mrs.
f. A Foster, +. A. McGregor and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Radeka. and Err
nest Bowers
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-06-08
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PARLIN

News Champion Correspondence
Wednesday, June 6
Mrs. NJ. Vsder and son. Harry are on
the sick list this week, but are improv-
ing the past few days.
The Parlin store is fast improving
under the management of its new own
er, Mel Deering
On Sunday, Misses Verna Waterman,
Avis Eells and Mamie Corum and moth
er motored up from Gunnison.
W. A. Johnson is wearing a pleased
and satisfied smile since his wife and
daughter returned from Gunnison.
The last of this week the Waterman
FIRMLY will move to Ohio City to do as
sement work on their claims there
On the first of last week, Miss Mccoy
who has been teaching at Crested Butte,
stopped off a; Parlin for few days'
visit with the Waterman family. while
on her way to Fort Lupton.
On Sunday and Monday of last week,
Miss Viola Mclaughlin was sick with
the grippe. and there was no school on
Monday, but was made up on Decora-
ton Day. Since then school has been
going regularly, as spuds are now plant
ed and the pupils will be in regular at
tendance.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-06-08
FLAG RAISING At OHIO
CITY UNITES ALL PATRIOTS
WITH ENTHU SIASTIC FEVOR

The following special story OF in
teresting events at Ohio City is sent
the News Champion:
At two o'clock Sunday p. m. the
Ohio City people hoisted their flag
to the breezes blowing up the gulch.
The ceremony was simple but i'm
prcssive. The mayor, Mr.. Roe, in a
few well chosen words announced the
occasion of the gathering. A fervent
prayer was offered by Mr.. Conklin
for the protection of our flag, and all
who love it, in all lands wherever it
goes. Then our national song, MY
Country" was sung by ail-after
which an address written by Mr..
Adam Murdie, and delivered by Mr..
W. |. Rover. was enjoyed, and ap-
plauded by all. He spoke as follows:
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-06-08
OHIO CITY

News Champion Correspondence
Wednesday, June
John johnson made business trip to
Gunnison this week.
r. A. Little is on the sick list but is
better at this writing.
; Frank Nc Donald and family came in
Monday from Delta.
]. S. Barnhlll and family moved up to
the Roosevelt mine Monday.
DR.. Hanson was called from Gunnison
Tuesday to attend Eber Dice.
Misses Katherine McLsin and Doro-
thy Barnhill were in Pitkin Saturday.
Herman Hudler has several men at
work in the timber up Revenue Gulch.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Flick are up from
their ranch near Iris. Mr.. Flick came
up to register.
Quite . number of Ohio City folks at
tended the graduating exercises at the
Sparta school Friday night. The pro-
gram was very good and enjoyed by all.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-06-08
GUNNIsoN HEwscHAmP1on

------------ .Sf~Osss aEvtII Drns er,
the mining men who urged the Legis-
lature 10 name a committee to investi-
gate the sO-called "smelter trust" find
they are going TO accomplish pos
sibly. much more than they antici-
pated. The committee, after expert
encing some trouble having the mon
ey appropriated made available, has
gotten down to actual work and Is ac-
cumulating . vast amount of sworn
testimony from mining men who con-
tend their settlement from the smelt-
ers have been unfair and unjust. Pub
lie meetings have been held at George
town and Central City, and members
Of the committee, for the past four
weeks. have been doing a lot of priv
ate investigating in different parts Of
the state Starting out with unpre-
judiced minds the members of the
committee seek 10 get to the very
foundation Of the trouble and make
some suggestions for a legislative
remedy.
So far, It would appear. the miners
object strcnuOusly to two things.
First. the settlement sheet is untel-
Iigible to the average man and when
he gets it ne is unable to take the fig
ures and get 4 result that balances
with the accompanying check. Second,
he is not paid anywhere near the met
al value found in his ores. In some
instances this difference is marked.
and in other instances he is paid moth
ing for certain metal contents, aItho
this metal contents is extracted and
brings the smelters a good sum.
The committee is seeking informa-
ton from all sources and SO far finds
the mining men ready, willing and an
xious to cooperate in the probe.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-06-08
COUNTY NEWS IN BRIEF

and twO-year old team. He made the
trip over the Blue in seven days
Several persons living above Adams
ranch want 10 come down to Somerset.
but don I dare to. a. they must ford the
river 1t Is shoulder deep to a horse.
Mr.. Sylvester Is packing up supplies
from the junction OF the Anthracite and
the Muddy. The road Is all gone. and
on the flats one has 10 get off his hor-e
and foot 1t for half mile over q very
bad country.
The rains are so heavy and constant.
that We cannot get into our fields Some
of the farmers report no blowing yet
done. and Others. hardly any potatoes in
yet This will be bad year for that
big crop We ought t. have in the face
Of the war