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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-05
.2,501,333 IN U. 5.
BORN IN GERMANY
Almost Same Number of
Natives of Austria
Hungary

Breaking off diplomatic relations with
Germany Saturday meant break with
the birthplace of 2,50l ,333 OF the ma
tons citizens. If Austria-Hungsry is
TO be included the number is brought
up to 4,171,915.
According to statistics collected by
the Federal Census Bureau in connec-
ton with the 1910 census, the Austro-
Hungarian and German born residents
Of the United States make 81 per cent
OF the foreign born population OF the
country. A big majority of this total
have taken out their final Citizenship
papers, and owe no allegiance 10 the
land of their nativity except such as
grows out of sentimental feeling.
Contrary to popular belief, New York
possesses the largest German popula-
ton of anv state in the Union. The
German population for every state in
the Union has been first in importance
when compared TO those of other ma
lions since 1900, according to the CEN
sus figures.
New York's German born citizens to-
tai 1891. or nearly per cent of the
population Of the state at the time this
census was taken. In Wisconsin per
cent of it's population were OF German
birth in 1910. 1t is believed that this
proportion has increased since that
date.
The centre of German population of
the country, according TO charts now IN
possession Of the government-charts
that are being revamped and revised
by census experts TO meet the present
cmergency-is in the North Central
States, which include Wisconsin. More
than 36 per cent of the entire foreign
born population of those states is made
up OF German and Austro-H Hungarian
born.
The German born population OF
greater New York was 278,137 in 1910.
This is but IA per cent of the citys
foreign born population.
The largest percentage of the city's
German born residents live in Queens.
The 1910 census showed 38 per cent OF
them living in that borough, 10 per
cent Of them in Brooklyn, 24.5 per cent
OF them in The Bronx. 70 per cent in
Richmond, and but slightly more than
10 per cent in Manhattan.
Exactly half Of Cincinnati's citizens
were born in Germany. Other cities
with large proportions or herman pop
ulation, in the order named, arc as
follows: Baltimore, Buffalo, Chicago,
Detroit, Jersey City, Los Angeles, Mil
waukee, Newark. ST. Louis and San
Francisco.
Minnesota comes next 10 Wisconsin
In German population, 8 per cent OF
It's residents being German born.
States having between and per cent
of their populations so CLASSIFIED are
Iowa. Nebraska, Michigan and New
York.
In addition 20 it, German born resi-
dents. New York State furnishes homes
10 2lb, 900 Austro- Hungarian born resi-
dents. Pennsylvania comes next, with
a population OF 25l ia from The Two
countries, and Illinois with I63026.
The government at Washington - IN
possession Of detailed charts showing
where It's foreign citizens from every
country Of the world live. facts con
eerning their occupation and tcnden-
eies. Many Of these are being made
the ,ubject Of close study and careful
revision in view Of the present crisis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-05
Not Considering Seizure
of TeutOn Merchantmen

Washington, Feb. 4.-Persistent re
ports of impending seizure of German
freight and passenger ships warbound
in American ports led TO an authorized
statement for the government tonight
that such step was not even under
consideration.
1t was pointed out that while port
authorities would take necessary. pre-
cautions 70 protect property and safe
guard navigation, for the government
10 seize these ships, in Americans har-
bors as visitors under their own flag.
would be an, aggression which might
be construed a. hostile to Germany.
Collectors of customs have been in
structed by the Treasury Department
to be particularly careful in the pres
emit emergency. To meet the problem
resulting from members of the German
crews deserving and coming ashore the
immigration Bureau is cooperating
with the customs officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-05

keeping up a pretence OF acquaintance
with Meyer.
"On the bum replied Meyer.
Quit your Kidding, Meyer" said the
other.
"No, on the level. The cylinders are
full of emery dust, and the fine parts
have been demoralized by sledge ham
mers. Say, it will take two years to
put 'em into shape again. II you don't
believe it, wait until the United States
authorities try to turn the propellers.
You'll see I'm telling the truth" Meyer
replied earnestly.
Meyer said he was going TO visit his
sister, but he didn't say where she re-
sides.
Captain in Seclusion
Persons seeking Captain Moller, IN
charge Of the North German-Lloyd
piers, we're told that the captain was
mot in" Two young Germans IN
charge declined to tell where he was
or when he might be expected back
They denied that the ships had been
damaged in any way, but eventually
admitted that they wouldsnot divulge
any occurrences on board under any
consideration.
United States Marshal Bolschweiler,
of New Jersey, is quartered IN Ho-
boken with other Federal officers who
comprise the neutrality squad. The Ho-
boken police kept up their usual vigil
of the ships, expecting momentarily,
they said, to be relieved by the
marines.
Collector Malone's inspectors visited
the disabled Austrian freighter Him
alaia again yesterday at the Newark
Port Terminal. There was a rumor
that there were arms aboard the ves-
sci, the machinery of which had been
dismantled, as inspectors discovered on
Saturday. A further inspection. 1t is
said, showed that the Himalaia has been
so badly damaged that it would take
at least six months to get her in shape
for service. Whether arms were found
aboard of her could not be learned
That the machinery was deliberately
wrecked Wednesday night after the re.
cept by Captain Scotlich of special
delivery letter is the belief around the
terminal, the boy with the letter reach
ing the pumping station. over a mile
from the dock, about $3.50 o'clock.
According TO John l.. Niece, a watch
man, IL was customary for all hands
aboard to be in bed by 9 o'clock.
Wednesday night was no exception, he
said. But after the receipt of the let.
ter, MCGEE says, when he again visited
the dock after o'clock Thursday morn
ing. he saw somebody on the deck, the
light of cigar or cigarette being Wis
ible. There was great humping below
deck at the time, Niece declares, as If
somebody was using sledge or crow
bar. When he got close enough he
called to the person on deck, who did
not reply, but at once disappeared be-
low deck. Late last night more ham
mering was heard aboard the ship, ac-
cnrdinp 20 McGec.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-05
AMERICA FIRST,
GERMANS PLEDGE
Representatives Of 500
Societies Send Message
TO Wilson
America over ALL

America over all"
That was the sentiment expressed
Yesterday by representatives of some
500 German-American organizations
who met in the Arion Clubhouse at
Fifty-ninth Street and Park Avenue.
The meeting had been called some
weeks ago TO perfect the plans for
Germ IAN American bazaar which was to
have been held in the Thirteenth Regl-
ment armory in Brooklyn next month,
but hardly had the meeting been
opened when a resolution was intro
duced to the effect that during the
present crisis "German-Americans Of
New York will forage all affairs of a
frivolous or entertaining nature
Instead of a discussion of the
bazaar, the speakers, including some
Of New York's most prominent citi-
zens of German descent, spoke in sad
dened tones of the imminence Of war
with the Fatherland and in the same
breath pledged themselves to forget
all bitterness, forget all past griev-
snces and grudges and think only of
their duty TO the Stars and Stripes.
All for United States
There was Ludwig Nissen, the dia-
mond and pearl importer; the Rev. DR..
William Popcke, pastor of lions Luth-
Gran Church in East Eighty-fourth
Street; Mrs. t. J. Dornhoefer, Presi-
dent of the German-American Ladies
Alliance of Manhattan and Queens;
Henry Weismann. the Brooklyn banker,
who is head of the German American
Alliance and chairman of the commit
tee in charge of the proposed bazaar;
DR.. Gustav Scholer. president OF the
Turn Verein; President Henry +. Haas,
of the United German Societies OF New
York, and many others OF equal promi-
hence.
The speeches we're all in German.
Before adjournmcntswas taken the tol-
lowing message was telegraphed TO
President Wilson.
"Mr President: In the name of over
trian and Hungarian organizations,
societies and fratcrnities with "A mem
bership Of more than 100000 and now
assembled in Arion Hall at New York
City, haviy, sworn unqualified loyalty
and allegiance to this country and its
President, we pray and beg Of you TO
make every effort TO preserve peace.
Germans Are Patriotic
The same spirit was exhibited every
where that Germans gathered. One OF
the largest American flags in the city
Auttered from the roof OF the Alps res
taurant, in Sixth Avenue. near Fifty
seventh Street, and Old Glory waved
atom Of Luchow's, in Fourteenth Street.
The Freundschaft Club, at lO5 West
Fifty.seyenth Street also few the flag.
"The members of this club are Amer
lean citizens" said an Official Of that
organization. land no other flag save
that Of America ever has flown from
our staff, and no other ever will wave
from IT,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-05
Chapters Throughout the
Country Ordered to Pre-
pare for War Relief
VOLUNTEER DOCTORS
AND NURSES WANTED
265 kilograms from Ma
tional Headquarters
Outline Plans

The American Red Cross modified
yesterday, obeying an order from
Washington.
Two hundred and sixty-fve tele-
grams were sent out yesterday morn
ing from the national headquarters,
directing immediate preparations for
active war relief, "in view of present
events and possible developments"
The chapters were told to organize
first aid classes, get hospital equipment
ready. have surgical supplies on hand,
and enlist volunteer nurses and doc
tors at once.
THE central committee desires each
chapter Immediately to make adequate
preparation to carry out the work for
which the Red Cross is chartered by
Congress" the kilograms read, in part.
Make tentative arrangements, cspa-
bic of quick completion. Central COM
mittee, realizing opportunity of SER
vice to country, bespeaks ever effort
for complete and thorough organiza-
ton for possible needs"
Equipment To BE Prepared
The commands included the packing
and getting ready for shipment Of
supply Of bandages and hospital gar
ments and the appointment of the fol-
lowing committees: Finance, hospital,
comfor; Bags, packing and shipping,
publicity and information, motor ser
vice and cooperation with outside or
CARNATIONS.
I'VE are ready for any action we
may be called upon to take" Mrs. J. "
Cameron, executive secretary OF the
New York County Chapter of the Red
Cross. said last night after a meeting
of the executive committee. 1--WE have
a large amount Of supplies on hand
In session at 1870 East Twenty-scc-
ond Street the committee OF the nc"
York Chapter, which has handled 80
large a proportion of the European re-
lief, determined that "a critical sltua-
ton exists The country is not IN
volved in war. We are hopeful that
any such calamity may be avoided. II
is impossible, however, to say Just
what service the Red Cross may be
called upon to render TO the United
States"
Enrolments for service may be made
at 100 East Twenty-second Street, a.
the Fifth Avenue Branch, All Firth
Avenue. the West Side Branch. 2l5s
Broadway. and The Bronx COUNTY
Branch, 40 East l6lst Street.
Base Hospital Units Organized
Base hospital units have already
been organized in Manhattan by tho
Rcd Cross. and with one exception
they are completely equipped for So
vice in the field. They arc the Belle
vue Base Hospital Unit, the German
Base Hospital Unit. the Mount Sinai
Hospital Unit, the New York Hospital
Unit. the New York Post Graduate
Hospital Unit and the Presbyterian
Hospital Unit.
Henry James presided over the
meeting yesterday.
A committee on cooperation with
other agencies was appointed, consist
ing of Nr. James, Mrs. Leonard Wood
Mrs. William Kinnicutt Draper and
NoUcomb Carlton,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-05
GERMANY A WILD BEAST,
JAPANESE PRESS SAYS
World Must Unite to Crush Fer, Their
yiew-U. s. Action Welcomed

Toxic, Feb. 4.--Jspanese newspapers.
in their comment on the severance OF
diplomatic relations by the United
States with Germany, compare Ger
many to wild beast which has turned
sayagely against the whole world,
which must unite to crush her for the
good Of all.
Some OF the newspapers express the
belief that Germany's aim is 10 ter
rorize neutrals in an endeavor TO bring
about a quick peace, which they say
is now imperative TO her. They fore
sec that the rupture In relations will
be followed by the entry of the United
States into the war for the sake or
"honor and humanity"
The "Nicni Nichi" says that a dec
laration Of war by the United States
"wouid be noble contribution TO
world civilization and justice beside
which Lincoln's war of liberation
would shrink into insignifcance.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-05
100.YEAR COLD RECORDS
ARE BROKEN IN GERMANY
Zero Weather and Coal Shortage Cause
Great Suffering

Berlin. FEB. 8 via London. Feb. g..
The almost unprecedentedly cold
Weather which has prevailed for fort
night. causing great suffering and some
deaths in all parts Of Germany, was
atsnsifed to-day. The temperature
sung Just about At the zero mark in
Berlin and fell far below IL in Weg.
Prussia and the Rhineland district,
rhere records for a century were shat
-tred.
A majority OF the canals and most OF
isc rivers all over Germany are frozen
solid, greatly hindering the movement
Of coal Many Office buildings in Ber-
'Inc are gradually running out of coal,
shile hotels have closed all rooms not
actually in use.
The military authorities, in an effort
70 assist IN the transportation of fuel
IN cities, have lent both soldiers and
horses. Teams arc so scarce that one
berlin newspaper requisitioned four
Elephants TO haul paper TO its Offices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-05
Moral Support of U. S.
Aids Allies, Italy'S View

Rome, Feb. 4.-Up to noon to-day the
American Embassy had no official con-
firmation of the rupture of relations
with Germany. The Ambassador.
Thomas Nelson Page, visited the For.
eign Minister, Baron Sonnino, and had
long discussion with him on the
situation
Experienced statesmen remarked with
reference to the severance Of diplomatic
relations: what America i"giving US
is moral support and fraternal sympa-
thy, which encourages us to feel GER
tain of final victory
The news from the United States has
caused grea. enthusiasm throughout
the country. The entire Italian press
expresses qualification in having the
United States on the side Of the En-
tente which. it declares is the "side
of law, liberty and honor"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-05
EXPLOSION INQUIRY SOON
Jersey Grand Jury Will Seek Respon-
sibility for kingsland Blast

The Bergen County IN. j. grand
jury will begin its investigation of the
Kingsland explosion some time this
week. Officials of the Canadian Car
and Foundry Company have already
been served with suopGnas.
Mayor Arthur A. Clay Of Union
Township, in which kingsland is stu
sted, has been insistent that the facts
of the accident be considered by the
grand jury.
az don't propose to let the company
avoid it's responsibilities, he said last
night. 81 have found that the NUM-
tions plant exceeded the limit set by
law in the storage of explosives on the
premises. They also stored goods OF
this nature which were not their own
output
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-05
HAWSER TO KEEP
HOSTILE VESSELS
FROM NAVY YARD
,earchlights to Trap Any Craft
Visitors Barred from Sound
FortS-Guards Increased

Navy yard searchlights played all
ast night along a big steel hswser
stretched level with the water across
me river entrance. Men worked all
saturday night stretching the barrier
ron the coal docks 10 Little Street,
o'ooklyn. Its presence did not be-
s'ne known until yesterday.
Oheers explained that not even a
iokbost could now enter the yard
'nobssryed. Any craft, TO get close
shough 70 do any damage, would have
. sever the hawser and would be
gesed up By the sesrchlights long be-
''rs this could be done.
Meanwhile the yard continues to
I'm with the rush Of work. Officers
Fsised the mems patriotism when
70 ten-hour shifts, seven days a
s'k, were established. Instead OF
coming disgruntled. all offered 70
is a. long as necessary. Work has
zen 20 rushed recently that officers
..sIted that the New Jersey could
~ 70 sea now. Every effort is be-
. made 10 complete the repairs OF
& scout cruiser Birmingham, FIVE
,.omarlnes and the destroyers Samp-
On and Preston.
oe,~een ] 200 and I 300 skilled me-
.shies are needed, and the officers
mat they do not know where they
~ De able 10 get them because OF
mgh wages being paid in the in
.nuisl world. Many workmen are
nbsr, OF either the National Guard
we Nsysl Militia. and have asked
iesVss Of absence 20 serve their
Hy IN the event Of war. Wash
1Dn hss been appealed 70 in this
s,hns, and Il - thought that some
h WI be worked out By govern
.l ofeials whereby the men may
PRINTED 70 remain in the yard.
~ Ne frat time since the Span
s.nmtficsn War, visitors were
s,Iea ysstsrdsy from the forts
'ar Nhg bland Sound. Double sets
~ n"lss are now on duty, night and
!, 49, FORT Slocuu. a. New Rochelle;
!. 'ort bcbuylsr and Willet's Point.
e. st1ng on orders from Washing,
'@hn gun drills are being held.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-05
,;kens Germany to Drunk
~ Chauffeur Run Amuck
on Sidewalk
pREFERS TO WAIT
TILL PASSIONS COOL
Thinks Referendum Would
Put Off Fighting Until
Teutons Are Calm

u.sbington, Feb. 4.-William j.
,,,.n intimated to The Tribune TO-
.',b. that if war came he would cease
,i. pscifst activities.
y, issued a statement last night urg-
- ,be American people to protest
.-.;,st war and ask the President 70
t..n American ships and citizens out OF
-, German war zone. The Tribune
'..,ssnondent tonight asked him what
.onrs, he would take if Germany by an
1re,, act should force war with the
I.nited States, the possibility Of which
-. indicated in President wilson's
Message to Congress yesterday.
Postpone Settlement, He Urges
OF hone as earnestly as the President
,,ss said Mr.. Bryan. "thst there may
!. no injury done TO American citizens
A. American ships. Ny statement was
ned 70 cover the possible con-
,i,Ssncy of an injury being done, not
'ifbstanding Germany's promise TO TRY
70 avoid injury.
az iniurv is done it will be too late
% reach the public, and the excite
,,nt may prevent deliberation. .
81 believe that a large majority OF
n, American people would prefer to
,os.none final settlement of any dis
ante until the war is over rather than
~ into this war. If a referendum can
X secured, | think that an overwhelm-
~ majority would insist upon post
,oning final settlement, if necessary, 10
sroid war. until the European belliger-
MS are able to act with the calmness
With which We should act.
at is 70 bring the matter before them
in advance and give them chance 10
think about 10 calmly that | nave pre-
stnted the subject as | have. recog-
nize that one person can accomplish
tut little. but it is the duty of each one
10 do what he can, and this seemed 10
M. the most available line of action.
The peoplc who want war are active,
and II behooyes those who are opposed
10 war 10 manifest their interest IN
pleserying peace, even though any
btlHgerent on either side acts contrary
10 our rights.
Would Not Affect Rights
at is no surrender of right to post
rome enforcement OF it. For instance,
Il am on the sidewalk and see a
drunken chauffeur running his car
toward me ! know he has no right to
come ID on the sidewalk, but | would
prefer 70 step aside and settle with him
rhen he is sober. instead of standing
On my rights and leaving my widow to
settle with, him.
This war is 80 unprecedented that
sc are justified in abandoning prece-
cent in our effort TO keep out of il"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-05

The executive committee of the
Mayors Committee on National De-
fence estimates that the normal mill
tary resources of the United States in
clude 4,77S,000 men between the ages
of eighteen and forty-tive who would
not be exempt from service because OF
sickness. physical defects, industrial
necessities or dependent families. BY
lowering standards or substituting
women for men in industries, the num-
Der could be increased, says report
of the committee issued yesterday.
Applying the French standard OF
1910. the committee found that $4,000
of the 100000 men who reach military
age in the United States annually would
be fit for service. Under the stricter
German standard of the same year
there would be $4,000 available annu-
ally, the committee reported. 1t as
serts tina. on this basis more than nine
tenths Of the force of I 100000 recon-
rnended by the General staff could be
obtained by calling men of nineteen
and twenty years.
The statement of the committee is as
follows:
On the basis Of the Federal Census
of 1910 il is calculated that about 9OO,-
900 young men in the United States
reach the military age every year.
There are two ways Of estimating what
proportions of these are available for
military service. First, to base the de-
ductions upon the morbidity or sick
ness rate indicated by researches OF
the Public Health Service and various
insurance companies and upon records
of physical examinations at army re-
cruiting depots; second, to base them
upon the actual experience of other
countries where universal military SER
vice prevails. The second method is
probably the more reliable. France
and Germany are the two countries
whose records arc here quoted for pur-
poses of comparison.
Frances Plan oil Action
Because of her smaller population
and Of the desire to keep her force as
nearly equal to Germany's as possible,
France before the war did not enforce
such strict physical standards as her
neighbor.
In France the military class of 1910
consisted of 3Ol, 467 young men. After
examination they were divided as fol-
lows:
Fit for active service ........ 231 ,7O3
Less ft-assigned to auxiliary
service ...........s' '..'.''. li,oVo
Uninterrupted from all SER
vice ...................... 2a,052
Final assignment postponed. 34,4O9
In Germany in 1910 the young men
coming of military age numbered $685.
597, but only 81 per cent, or 285,455,
were put in the fit for active service
classification.
The task OF estimating the total re-
sources of the nation in men avail.
able for military service, between the
ages of eighteen and forty-fve, inclu-
sive, is more complex. For into this
calculation there enter many uncer-