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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Censor Sent to Prison
Briton Punished for Telling
Secrets to Friend

London, May Correspondence OF
The Associated Press A sentence Of
three years penal servitude was meted
out to an assistant censor OF cables the
other day for collecting without au-
thority and communicating information
calculated to be useful to the enemy,
contrary 10 the Defence OF the Realm
regulations" The censor was Anthony
Thomas Spalding, forty-eight years old.
The case was the first of its kind IN the
war.
The trial was held in camera. The
prisoner was found guilty Of sending TO
friend in the North Of England what
he called "titbits Of information" The
friend communicated the information
10 others, one Of whom actually made
written copies OF the letters. A special
constable at Manchester informed the
authorities.
In sentencing the prisoner the court
SAID: THE prisoner did not do these
things TO assist the enemy. or his life
would have been forfeit. A censorship
" highly repugnsnt TO the feelings OF
the English people, and can only stand
on the understanding that the persons
intrusted with the duties act in the
highest good faith"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
CapeIle Gives Figures to Show
How U-Boats Can Starve Allies
German Admiral Endeavors to Prove Engands Supplies of
Fats Are Being Gradually Reduced to the FAMINE
Pont-Loss of Coal Believed Big Factor

requirements of the navy and the
army. The demand is growing by l.
100000 tons a month, while it has
only been possible to increase pro-
duction by 100000 tons a month, as
compared with 1915. The export fell
from 73,50O.000 tons in 1913 to 1900
900 tons in 1915. and will not amount
to more than 100000 tons in 1916.
Consequently France and Italy suf
fer from a paralyzing lack Of coal
since they have been deprived of coal
from Germany. Also, those nations
feel the scarcity of tonnage. In ad
Giton to this consideration concerning
the Allies, there is for England the
fact that coal, at a price which has
increased by more than 10 per cent,
constitutes 10 per cent Of the value
of English exports. These exports
are important, not only financially.
but especially as means Of making
neutrals bow to English wishes. Con-
sequently the coal question is the
cause of general anxiety in England
Confidence in U-Bosts
"lf. then. one sums up the whole
matter from the point of view of sub
marine warfare, one IS able TO say
that our new submarine war will be
faced by a state Of things than which
nothing more favorable for success
could be conceived. Scarcity and high
prices prevail everywhere. England
will be faced by the necessity of en-
ploying more than twice as much ton
mage as hitherto for the shipment Of
wheat-the most important food--and
there is reason to doubt whether the
export SURPRISES at the disposal of
England and her Allies are sufficient
to cover requirements until the end
of the harvest year.
england gets so per cent of her but
ter from Denmark and practically all
her margarine from Holland. If the
Danish butter fails altogether and the
Dutch margarine is reduced to only
by fats famine.
Looking in another direction. the
imports of war materials from America
and of raw materials for the English
munitions industry can now be nit. But
in any case the main point is the fact
that there is no comparison between
financial support of England by the
United States and the effects of subma-
rine warfare. Loans, credits, payments.
and everything else OF the same kind
arc of no use whatever when a country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Navy Youth Tells How He Fired
First Shot for America in War
Lieutenant Ware, of the Mongolia Thrills Veterans with
Story of How y. s. Cunners Repealed U-Boat on
Anniversary of Battle Of Lexington

A slender Young man in the uniform
Of the United States Navy stood before
$50 cheering and proudly jubilant army
and navy veterans at the Waldorf-As-
toria last night and told how he had
fired the first shot for America in the
war. He was Lieutenant Bruce +.
Ware. jr., who on April 10, the ami
versary of the Battle of Lexington,
gave the command from the deck of
the Mongolia that sent 6-inch she'll
spinning through the periscope of a
German U-boat bent on the liners de-
struction.
All evening Lieutenant Ware and
Captain Emery Rice, commander of the
Mongolia. had listened TO words of
praise from the other speakers. and
the lieutenant was smiling when he
arose. but his voice broke with emo
ton as he swept into his story and
at times he repeated his commands to
his men as if he were still standing on
the Mongolia's bridge with his eyes
glued TO his glasses.
Day ana Night Watch Kept
at is a wonderful pleasure to tell
YOU now fred the first shot and drew
the first blood he said. Captain
Rice and | formulated war doctrine,
and one of the first things we did was
to begin night and day watch when
we were six days from our destination.
This event happened five and half days
later.
awe had been up continually. the
men had all been at their guns and we
had not had our clothes off. Captain
Rice and | were always on the bridge;
there was a gunner's mate always ready
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
American Warships
In China to Intern
At Japan's Request
Officials Say Arrangement
Will Last Only Until
Picking Declares War
From Tie Tribune Bureau

Washington. May 16.-The State
Department let il be known to-day
that American naval vessels in Chi
rese waters will be disarmed and sub
mitted to species of internment, with
their own crews in charge of them.
The question was raised by the
japanese government. il was stated,
which desired to know if the war YES
sells Of the United States. now bel
ligerent. intended TO continue to use
the Chinese waters. The attitude of
the japanese government was that II
war vessels of this country were TO
receive special treatment and privi-
leges, the same favors or rights ought
10 be accorded TO Japan. japanese
naval vessels, it was said. would find
il convenient 10 hold naval practice
along the Chinese coast or up the
Yangtse- Kiang.
1t was indicated by officials that any
internment of United States warships
in China will not be for long, as the
confident expectation here is that
China soon will declare herself a bel
ligerent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Semi-OmciaI Newspaper
SAYS Vienna Is in Accord
with Hollweg's Speech
Chancellor Criticised
Conservatives Find Solace in
Asserting That Socialist
Leader Was Rebukcd

London. May 10 Russia can at any
moment conclude an honorable peace
with Germany and Austria the semi
official "Frcmdenblatt," Of Vienna, says
to-day. according to an Amsterdam dis
patch.
The paper declares that Chancellor
Won Bethmanu-Hollweg Gin simple ana
candid sentences declared the desire OF
Germany to regulate her Eastern from
tiers and maintain friendly relations
with Russia in peaceful accord with
the Russian government" and points
out that almost identical declarations
cmanated from Austria-lIungary
"AIl the world now knows Germany
cntertains no ideas Of conquest re-
garding Russia it adds, (which can
at any moment conclude an honorable
peace with Germany and Austria. Re-
ports about divergence of views on
this question between Vienna and Ber-
lin will now become silent as the
grave"
Disappointment with the Chancel-
lor's speech, in which he refused 10
define Germany's war aims. is expressed
by the "Deutsche Tageszeitungm oil
Berlin, as quoted in an Exchange Iele-
graph dispatch from Amsterdam. Inc
newspaper says, however, that one OF
the aims of the Conservatives in BRING
ing about the debate seems to nave
been accomplished, continuing;
Herr Scheidemann lthe Soclaiist
LEADER has been forced to drop his
mask of threatening the government
with a revolution il it did not obey
the Socialists. We are pleased by his
disavowal." g..
The "Frankfurter Zeitung' says II
believes the Chancellor will continue
to have the confidence OF majority IN
the Reichstag as long as he can state
that his peace views are in accord with
those Of Field Marshal Won linden
burg.
The "Nieuws Van Den Dag" in Am
sterdam, regrets that Chancellor Hoil-
weg's speech has not cleared the OBJ
scurity in regard to Germany's war
aims. 1t says that the Chanceilors
words have strengthened his enemies
hands and must be considered equiVa-
lent to an admission OF defeat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
u. S. Flyers Jump in Rating
Squadron Advanced from 5th
to I'd Place by French

During the last three months the
Escadrille N-124, composed of twenty
American fiers with the French ar
mics, have advanced from fifth TO sec
ond place in army rating, said Fred
erick Prince, of Boston, one OF the
corps. who returned TO New York yes
terday. Mr. Prince is brother of
Norman Prince. who was killed in ac-
tion several months ago
Other passengers aboard the same
liner that brought Mr.. Prince home in
cluded Warren Gregory and George
Richardson. who have been connected
with the Belgian Relief Commission;
Captain Walter b. Lyons. master of the
American steamer Missourian, sunk in
March by a German U-bost. and Ivan
Caryll, composer Of "Chin Chin"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17

Washington, May ia prediction
of submarine effectiveness printed re-
Gently in the Berlin "Lokal Anzieger,'
based on figures supplied by Admiral
Won Capelle, is receiving close atten-
ton in Washington. The statement
makes it plain that the unrestricted
submarine offensive, though directed
primarily against Great Britain, also
was intended to paralyze neutral ship
ping.
The statistics supplied by the German
Admiralty place the total English ton
mage at 100000 gross register tons
distributed as follows:
Tons.
Requisitioned FOR military uses .s,60O.eO0
Engaged in coastal trade .......... oOV'VVV
Under repairs ....................l ,VOV'VVV
PLYING in the interest Of allies. 100000
Remaining for the supply Of Ensland.s.OOO.OOO
It was estimated that only 6,750,0OO
tons of English shipping was plying to
England in the period July-September,
1916, and that England was in fact de-
pendent upon that amount, plus 9OO,-
600 tons of non-English tonnage and
1000. 900 tons of neutral tonnage, a
total of 10, 75O,0O gross register tons.
Germany's Calculations
Germany counts on a great reduction
of English imports from North Amer
lea; a curtailment of the Australian
wheat supply, because of a shortage
of ships; an acute lack Of coal, with
attendant industrial embarrassment. in
France and Italy; scarcity and high
prices everywhere; a fats famine in
England and submisslveness of neutral
shipping to the submarine campaign.
Discussing some of these phases in
detail, the "Lokal Anzeiger' said:
"The supplies of the Entente cannot
be assured without the liberal ship
ment of Australian wheat. Every
hundred thousand gross register ton
which cannot be dispatched or is de-
stroyed means a falling off Of 100000
tons of wheat that is, the English
supply for twelve days.
"The production of coal in England
sank from 287 000,000 tons in 1913 TO
265, 100000 tons in 1914 and 255,000,
600 tons in 1915. On the other hand,
the home demand rose from 10000
600 tons to over 2O0,O0O,O00 tons-in
the main, no doubt, on account of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Asks HoIlweg to Halt
Turks Killing of Jews
Socialist Reichstag Member
Demands Check on Otto
man Atrocities

London. May lG.-An Amsterdam as
patch to "The Times says that Deputy
Cohn, an Independent Socialist asNeu
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg in
the Reichstag If he was prepared to
exert influence on the Turkish govern
ment to prevent the massacre OF Jews
in Palestine.
commander Of the Turkish forces IN
Syria. in March ordered all Jews to be
removed from Jaffa and its neighbor-
hood. Djemal Pacha said military con-
sideration required this, although:
DEPUTY Cohn said, his German cher OF
staff said it was unnecessary.
The expelled Jews were reported to
have been subjected, under the eyes OF
the Turkish authorities, to violence and
robbery, many being killed. The Turks
Sncitives. Deputy Cohn added that
Germany would incur great moral
responsibility if she took no action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
u. S. Flotilla's Work
Wins Praise from
British Admiralty

London, May 1G.-Rear Admiral
Sims, u. s. n. is in general command
Of all the United States naval forces
that are sent TO European waters, and
is in daily touch with the chief of the
British Naval staff.
The Admiralty announcement says
the services which the American YES
sells are rendering TO the Allied cause
are of the greatest value and are deep
ly appreciated.
The statement announcing the ar
rival Of the American warships said:
The British Admiralty states that
Aotilla Of United States destroyers
recently arrived in this country to
cooperate with our naval forces in
the prosecution Of the war.
Immediately after the American res
idents learned last week that Ameri-
can warships were operating in Brit
ish waters they began TO discuss meas
ures for the welfare Of the sailors. At
an informal conference 1t was decided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Reichstag Postpones
Discussion of Alsace
Socialists Protest Against Ac-
ton Agreed Upon by Other
PARTY Leaders

Amsterdam, May 16.-Discussion Of
the question of Alsace in the Reichstag
was postponed on the proposal of DR..
Matthias Erzberger, leader of the Cler-
ical Centre party; Count Won Westarp,
Conservative leader. and DR.. Gustav
Stresemann. National Liberal leader.
The Socialists protested strongly
against this postponement.
In the debate regarding Germany's
war aim the Socialist leader Georg
Ledebour, referred to the reports that
Alsace-L Lorraine would be divided be-
tween Prussia and Bavaria. He de-
clared that the answer to such an in
tention would be proclamation of a
German republic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17

TO provide for the Americans reerea'
tion buildings similar TO those con
Quoted by the Young Mems Christian
Association and other organizations
for the comfort Of the British soldiers
and sailors. The subscriptions were
promptly forthcoming. At meeting
Of The American Chamber Of Commerce
several American firms subscribed $500
each bringing the fund up 20 $4,000,
II was decided 70 provide two build,
ings at ports where the sailors VIII
have their shore leave, and two repre-
sentatives Of the fund started the next
day 10 begin the work. The buildings
will have sleeping. eating and recrea-
ton accommodations for the men. IN
GLIDING reading rooms. movement
is also on foot to secure clubhouse
suitable for the needs of all American
sailors and soldiers who are likely 10
visit London during the war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Ireland Offered
Home Rule Wfh
Ulster Excluded
Continued from page J

land for the unity Of the country by
creating a common council to consider
Irish affairs as a whole, and, which,
finally. sets up a representative con-
ference to attempt to adjust the most
difficult questions involved, is as far
as they can possibly go toward effect
ing a legislative settlement in the
crisis of a great war. They are pre-
pared to introduce a bill on these lines.
"But they feel it would be idle. and
am sure you will agree with them, to
introduce such a bill unless 1t were
assured Of something like second
reading acceptance from ooth irlsh
narties' | sincerely hope that II the
government introduce TINS Dill inc
partv of which you are the head VIII
Give this measure OF support TO the
nronosals. which will give immediate
self-government in Ireland to those
who wish for it, and will at the same
time create and keep continuously IN
hoing the means whereby final recon-
ciliation between the two sections OF
the Irish people can at any time DC
brought about.
"We earnestly recommend the propo-
sails which have outlined above TO the
consideration OF the men
of ali parties. II upon such considera-
tion n basis for immediate action IS
found in them, we shall proceed at once
with the necessary steps to carry them
into effect.
Convention the Alternative
"If this should not be the case, there
ron,ains an alternative plan which,
tbough II has been sometimes seriously
has never been authorlta-
lively proposed that of assembling
of Irishmen Of all parties
for the purpose of producing scheme
of Irish self-government.
"As Won will remember, the constltu-
ton of the Union of South Africa was
framed. despite most formidable DIM
culties and obstacles, by convention
representative of all the interests and
parties in the country, and the govern
ment believes that a similar expedIent
might in the last resort be found ef-
fectual in Ireland. Would it be too
much TO hope that lrishmen of all
creeds and parties might meet together
in convention for the purpose of draft
ing constitution for their country
which would secure just balance OF
all the opposing interests and hnaliy
compose the unhappy discords which
have so long distracted Ireland and i'm
peded its harmonious development?
"The government is ready. in default
of the adoption Of the present propo-
sails for Home Rule, TO take the neces-
cary steps for assembling such a con-
vention.
al should be much obliged if you
found it possible to give me your views
on this letter, in order to allow the gov
eminent TO consider the matter before
Monday"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Permanent Commission
From France Arrives

Washington, May 16.-The permanent
technical French commission to this
country to- cooperate with the United
States in conducting the war arrived
here to-day. Captain Andre Tardieu,
noted French deputy and publicist,
until recently attached to the French
general staff, heads the new mission.
lie will be assisted by several of the
most eminent scholars in France.
They are Edouard de Billy. a di-
rector of the Ecole Politechnique;
Emil Level, an economic expert; Jules
Csblat. who has made long study of
maritime affairs, and Jean Maurice
Came. delegate from the Ministry Of
Munitions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17

has its imports cut off. The shortAs
which ensues cannot be cured BY &c"
or the value of gol6
"The neutral has naturally looked,n
things perhaps one-sidedly-from ~
own point of view. and he was forcea y
the conclusion that he had much more
to fear from England thar from osi.
many. This is the determining fae'o'
for the weak.
"Submissiveness and respect isr
others are the least useful means ~
which we can defeat the hatred and p'.'
terness which the war has produces.
But what is lacking in friendly ieenns
can be made up by respect. lhe sys.
cess Of the strong has always been 'n'
thing before which the world bows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Balfour To Be Made
Phi Beta Kappa Member

Washington, May l6.-Arthur J. Bal
four. Great Britain's Foreign Secre-
tary, will be admitted here tomorrow
TO honorary membership in Phi Beta
Kappa. the American scholarship fra
ternity. lie has been offered degrees
from many colleges and universities
since he came to the United States,
but decided TO accept membership in
Phi Beta Kappa as representative of
all.
Eight other memters Of the British
war mission who have the masters
degree from either Cambridge or Ok
ford will also receive Phi Beta Kappa
membership. The ceremony will take
place at the mission headquarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17

drink. They were the first American
naval men seen IN these parts for many
years. and they were bombarded with
questions concerning the happenings in
America by people who have relatives
there.
As they wandered through the streets.
the Americans observed the Stars and
Stripes flying from many buildings;
They were told that these were hoiSted
20 celebrate The entry % the United
States into the war, and had been lett
there as an honor 20 the American sail
ors. whom they had been expecting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Germans Told To Be Guarded
In Their Letters to u. s.

Amsterdam. May 16.-An announce
ment in the "Frankfurter Zeitung' says
that since the entry Of the United
States into the war it is no longer
possible to escape the British postal
censorship by sending mail to America
by way Of Norway, and that there
fore il is advisable for the German
business men to conduct their CORE
spondence with America in such way
as 10 give "the enemy" no cause for
objection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17
Illinois Legislature Urges
Wilson to Demand Home Rule

Springfield, ILL.,, May ia resolu-
ton urging President Wilson and Con-
gress to exert every possible influence
to effect the granting of home rule to
Ireland and Poland was adopted by the
Illinois Senate to-day with only three
dissenting votes. The resolution pre-
viously had been adopted by the House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17

tho seas in search IF submarines arc
doing fine work. But France needs
American fighting men by her side ana
she needs lots of them.
They may not be called upon 10 fight
long. for Germany probably will throw
up her hands as soon as America be-
comes an important factor in the war,
and peace negotiations will follow.
Europe is war weary, and the end can
not come too soon. But no one now
dares make the first step.
OF all the belligerents. excepting
America. England is the least tired. but
even here there are signs Of dlssatls-
faction. Though America seeks no in
IDENTITIES and no territorial acquisi-
lions. she is committed TO the policy
Of the independence OF nationalities.
II Germany yielded these she would be
forced TO reorganizc her whole empire.
but II is believed that the moment
America gives an indication that she
is ready to enforce that policy Ger
many will make real peace gesture.
Germany inferentially admits that
she is unable to win. but she IS certain
the Allies cannot She did not declare
her war aims because she feared the
Allies would use them as weapon
against her.
Pacifsts Return TO Attack
Some British pacifists have returned
10 the attack in the House Of Commons:
They believe that the chances OF
peace by negotiation are improved by
Chancellor lIollweg's speech. They
prophesy either separate or gen
eral peace within the next two months:
The pacifists will be more active and
will get a better hearing from now on.
All governments must make conces-
sions TO the people and take them into
their confidence.
The war has widened until every one
is included. The last year proves that
no country can stand still. Govern
mental promises must be followed by
Immediate results or cabinets and gem
erals will fall. Labor and the Social
lists have become powerful factors IN
every country, Great Britain included,
and they are bringing unexampled
force 10 bear upon their governments.
Here they are receiving greater at
tention. The spirit Of true democracy
is penetrating into strange places, and,
as Philip Snowden said to Parliament:
"The war will be settled by democra-
cies." with America among them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-17

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