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The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-05-11
RUSSIA PLANNING FOR
COALITION CABINET
GERMANY REPORTED /
EAGER FOR PEACE
(AssOciated Press by Naval Radio
'r.a. . Seryicel tap,.f

2 LONDON, May l0--Germany is
eager for peace, according to re-,
ports received here yesterday. The
report previously received that Ger.
many, in conjunction with her
allies, Austria, Turkey and Rui
mania, ia about TO make another
peace offer was confirmed in an
Exchange Telegraph despatch from
Amsterdam.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-05-11
STOCK MARKET DROPS
At WAR TAXES REPORT

ASSOCIATED Press BY Naval Radio service)
NEW YORK, May o--The New York
stock market today showed decided
drop, the entire list of stocks selling
down from two to six points, the re-
suit of the making public Of the gov
ernment's new war tax policy.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-05-11
wilson HAStENSI
WORK FOR Ships
II llt
Hurry Urged Upon Congress In
Appropriating Billion For
Wooden Vessels

tAssOciatsd Press ~ NAVAL Radio Service,
WASHINGTON, May D--Presidsnt
Wilson today began work 10 make
sure that congress appropriates bill.
lion dollars for the great merchant
marine to meet the U-boat campaign.
He sent for several senator's Of the ap.
preparation committee. -.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-05-11
FAMOUS AVIATOR IS =.
=. KILLED BY A FALL
Victor Carlstrom and Student
Filler Victims Of Accident
tAl.oela.sd Pro-. By Naval n.adl6 Service,

tAssociated PrdS. By Naval RADIO service)
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, May o
Victor Carlstrom, noted aviator and
famous for long distance flights, who
is "a Experimentation at the Atlantic
Coast aeronautical station, and Carey
b. Eppes, an army student aviator
were killed today when the machine in
which they were flying collapsed at
height of $500 feet, .,. 4
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-05-11
In Vain the German Hosts Hurl
Themselves Against Allied Posi-
lions At Fresnoy In Effort To
Regain Their Lost Ground
WHOLE LINE THREATENED
BY ADVANCE OF BRITISH
Slaughter Frightful As attackers
Are Moved Down BY Cannon
and Machine Guns Of the De-
tending Entente Regiments

uSsociasod Press BY. Naval Radio service)
NEW YORK, May l0-FIing-
~ ing their thousands upon
thousands Of men in vain against
the Canadian line at Fresnoy
yesterday afternoons the Ger
mans, driven to desperation by
the certainty that unless they
can disIodge the advanced troops
Of Field Marshal Haig's armies
at this, their most eastern posi-
ton, their own Wotan line is sure
to fall, fought with the fury Of
doomed men.
lime and time again they at
tackled. Huge masses Of men,
gathered from other sectors,
were hurled against the British
lines, only to melt away under
the torrent Of British gun fire,
leaving the ground heaped with
the gray figures, victims Of the
Kaiser's lust for more power.
At FresnOy the British are
a1ifide OF the famous Wotan line,
which, in turn, running as il does
from Drocourt to Queant, is the
key to the northern end OF the
So-called Hindenburg line, to
which the Germans prepared to
retire when driven from their
positions on the Somme. When
the Canadians last week thrust
themselves into this advanced
position they cut at the very
yitaIs Of the whole German posi-
ton on the western front. Incl
dentally II put the British at the
threshold Of Cambraiy the hinge
on which the Hindenburg line
swings.
But more than that the pres
ence Of the British at Fresnoy,
even If they are not able to do
more than hold their positions
menaces the whole Of the Ger
man northern line. Itmeans that
even Zeebrugge, the port from
which the Hun pirates have been
sneaking cut to murder, may
have to be abandoned and that
Gernan-lnfested Belgium will be
left to get clean once more.
The British official reports declare
that Crown Prince Rupprecht of Ba-.
yaria, who commands the German forces
in the Arras sector, has suffered tremen.
dous reyerses in the attacks he launched
against the British west Of the village
last Tuesday night. He now holds just
the bare tip of the little town of FIRES.
noy, and is but hardly able to cling TO
that. Berlin announced that 1--WE still
hOid part OF FresnOy,N but admits
that "unfavorable weather is hamper
ing the fghting."
Elsewhere along the western front
the Allies are consolidating their gains.
Dispatches from London yesterday
announced that BOnar Law, chancellor
of the exehequer speaking in the house
of commons, said lnat the British cas-.
utilities in the great battle on the Arras
trout are from fifty to seventy-fve per
cent less than those in the Somme
lighting last year, where the figures
were admittedly high. ~
II is Officially announced that part
Of the ground lost at Fresnoy has been
recaptnred Mn. .rt
Paris reported the French had cap
tined the first line of German trenches
on a quarter mile front northeast
Of chevreux. p f%lr ~
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The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-05-11
LIBERIA JOINS THE
WAR AGAINST KAISER

Associated Press BY Naval Radio ssrvice)
BALTIMORE, May l0--Liberia has
seyefed diplomatic relations with the
kaiser according 20 an announcement
here Inst night BY Consul General Lyon
Of the little negro republic.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Italian Deputies Acclaim
Wilson Hymn of Freedom

Washington. April :. President W il-
son to-day received the tollo" ihg "d,
dress from former Premier Luzzau and
s.xty-scven other Italian Deputies al
Rome:
Your message with its ideal beauty
and its political contents brings us
back to that dawn Of civilization when
the United States. inspired by Wash
ington. gave 20 the oppressed peoples
OF Europe and Of the two Americas the
fruitful example OF their redemption.
Your message is not addressed TO the
United States alone, but 20 all human
i,v and awakens noblest instincts
among free nations. Your message Is
the hymn Of freedom.
Italy. who by toilSomc slavery
learned to love free and national
government and who. having expert
cnced the bitterness Of evil govern
mcnts. longs for the liberation of all
reoples groaning under despotic rul-
crs. thanks YOU and in you acclalmS
the great Republic of the United
N,fafcs
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Kaiser's Government May
Seize Some Americans in
Reprisal for Arrests Here
But Declaration Of War Was
Expected and No Vio-
lence Is Shown

Copenhagen. April s. Reports re-
ceived herc from Berlin indicate tha'
the German public received the news OF
the eliminating steps in the rupture
,,i,b tho United States and the actual
declaration that a state Of war exists
with calmness. having been prepared
for the outcome since the cOnvocation
OF Congress. The Germans have long
passed the stage of outbursts Of fury
such as marked the opening OF hostiIl-
ties with Russia and Great Britain.
The news is treated more or less as
q matter of routine in the German news
papers. The only outstanding feature
Of the comment in Saturday mornings
napers received here was the expires
sion of satisfaction at Austria's prompt
decision to sever relations with the
United States.
No word has been received here OF
the German governments intentions re
garding American citizens who are still.
in Germany. It was announced some
time ago that the government woulo
observe in principle the specifications
Of the old Prussian-American treaty
permitting free departure of nationals
with their property, in case the United
States reciprocated. It is not improb'
able, however, that an attempt Will be
made to hold some Americans IN retail
tions for arrests Of Germans reported
n dispatches from America.
The statement of Representative NIL
cr. Of Minnesota. that an unpublished
aragraph OF the "Iimmermann note to
.eXico offered 10 establish a submarine
5ase in a Mexican port. supply Mexico
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Crowds in Rome
Cheer for America

Rome. April s. Great crowds. headed
by bands, marched last night to the
residence Of Thomas Nelson Page. the
American Ambassador. wnere they en-
Enthusiastically acclaimed President VII
son and the United States as "a new
ally. The ambassador and Mr., Page
appeared with the embassy stah on "a
balcony from which waved American
and Italian flags
Replying TO the address Of deputa-
ton. Ambassador Page said 1t was I'M
possible for him TO express the pro
found feeling stirred IN HIM by the
great demonstration IN appreciation oil
the step taken by his country.
Although separated by more than
1000 miles. America and Italy always
have been allies. he said. "ln the cause
of liberty which now is Impeulled by
the forces of reaction and autocracy'
bent upon the subjueatlon Of democ'
racv throughout the world by attempt
ING to extend their unholy tyranny over
Fnrope and also over the high seas.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Peace Talk Stirs
Teutons More Than
America S Enmity
Hungarian Premier Sees Signs OF
the Dawn on East
crn Horizon

Copenhagen. April 5 Talk OF peace
as reflected IN the German newspapers
J.. indefinite and uncertain, although
rumors Of impending developments on
this line appear TO attract more atten-
ton i'm Germany and Austria than
Americas entry into the war. Premier
Tisza Of Hungary. in an Easter article
i'm Budapest weekly, writes that he
thinks he secs signs of the dawn OF
peace on the Eastern horizon, though
possibly wilder conAagratlons may
flame up.
The fortress walls Of our enemies
are beginning TO shows cracks ne
writes. "Thc events in Russia portend
similar developments elsewhere tvi-
IDENTIFY the Premier had Italy in mind.
The goal Of the Central Powers, the
article continues. is permanent peace
for all mankind. The Premier eN-
pressc. the hope that these nations are
about to receive the reward Of their
struggles
Count Won Rcventlow. Of thc "Tages-
zcitung." is apprehensIve that If peace
comes it will not bring all that ardent
German anncHationists crave. lie la
mcnts that the government, in replying
TO President Wilson in the "Nord-
dcutsche Allgcmeine Ieitung.' did not
proclaim the firm intent 20 wage war 10
a complete victory and accept no "busl-
ness peace" or one based on compro-
mise. Only a peace founded on com
plcte victory. he declares. can save the
Of Germany dc
struction of when is the obvious aim
of the Entente and President Wilson.
The "Vorwarts" is happy in the be-
lief that reform Of the Prussian fran
chisc will be undertaken during the
war. II calls attention TO Austrla-Hun-
cary with scathing arraignment Of
conditions in one country ruled without
parliamentary institutions during the
war. The "Norwarts' also orticises
sharply the German Nationalist party
saving il is attempting without pariia-
mcntary assent TO assure maintenance
Of dominion over non-Gcrman races.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
England, Taking
Stock, Foresees
Long Struggle
Nations Easter Survey Shows
Small Hope of Immediate
Victory

.ff a.I" IN .I' l'...l.ff
London. April Easter is custom
arily Brtaln's greatest holiday. Rut
I'll" present vacation was altogcth,t
given up 10 national survey Of The
war as whole. The nation is nov
taking stock. writing down on ono side
OF the ledger Gcrmany's continued
power in ner armies and submarines.
and on the other side the tremendous
tangible moral advantage Of the great
dcmocrdcles Of the world joining hands
ln the struggle against autocracy.
On all sides one hears the opinion
that IT is best 20 rule out any idea o.
carly military success for the Allie,
and even TO eliminate the thought o.
y possible German economic collaps..
President Wilson's expression that tire
Allies must scta their teeth for a long
period Of war still is generally
adopted
Regarding the submarines. Lord
Robert Cccl- statement thai the
British navy had fought ninety eu-
gaCcments with undcrsea craft since
February ] has hoartened the public.
who believe that the aid Of America.
coupled with the continued efforts Of
the British navy will head of the
spectre of starvation.
Much interest is exhibited u inc ro-
sui. on the South American republics
Of the entrance Of the United States
into the war Brazil is expected 20
follow the lead Of Cuba iu breaking
with Germany. and all England homes
T. Z. I .. 4 ir1erfran COfIn
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Four Central American
Nations May Join War

Washington. April s. Early entrance
Of several Of the South and Central
American nations into the war against
Germany is regarded here as practically
certain. Brazil. aroused by the sinking
OF the steamship Paraua. Is c\pec'co
10 become a beligerent this week. ana
II Is assumed that her lead will he fol-
lowed promptly by other countries.
Repor,s Of divided opinion in Argcn-
tina have given officials here little en-
courarement to look for aggressive &C
tion by that country.
Active support of tho United states
bv at least two Of the five Cenira'
American republics and possibly oy
four would not be surprising. oihc''
and unofficial reports that Estrada Ca
hrcra. President Of Guatemala, is con
templating seriously a break with Ger
many have been received So long as
Nexico's course is underlined unusual
interest is attached TO the position
taken BY the Central American govern
ments. especially that of Guatemala.
controlling the southern frontier oi
Mexico.
In the event Of the development Of
an unfriendly situation in Mexico It is
realized that Guatemala's role would be
important. In Guatemala. Estrada Ca
brcra has built up what is regarded as
the most efficient army in Central
America. and with it he would be in
position to lend valuable assistance to
the United States. Antipathy between
the Guatemalans and MeXcans there
has existed for years.
If Guatemala enters the war It is ex-
pected that Nicaragua will quickly fol-
low and that the long standing difficult
ties between those two countries and
Salvador and Honduras may be swept
away in a desire to present united
Central America.
An odd situation would be ieft IN the
position Of Costa Rica. There new
Government has lust been installed and
has apparently no opportunity VI
recognition by the United States. Fe-
dcrico Tinoco. who overthrew the gov
eminent of Alfredo Gonzales in Jan
uary. was elcted President on April l.
Official notification Of his election was
received at the state Department yes
terdav. The country is at peace but
Immediately after the overthrow OF
Gonzales the United States government
announced that it would not recognize
the de facto government and would not
recognize Tinoco if elected.
In case the executives Of the other
four Central American governments
ioin in the war any obstruction Inoco
might set up would be Of little conse-
Quence.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
German-Americans
Declare Loyalty
Alliance Offers Lives and
Property to Nation, but Re-
fuses to Censure Germany

After three hours of wrangling over
resolution pledgiug support 10 the
President and Governor Whitman,
iselye delegates Of the Gcrman-AmerI-
can Alliance Of the State of New York.
representing 10000 COMMUNICATIONS
throughout the state. last night de
eidtd TO strike out q clause reading
The war which GermRny's defiance OF
our eOuntry's rights has forced upon
Us Henry Weismann, president Of
ne alliance. presided az the meeting,
Which was held behind closed doors in
ne Brooklyn Eastern District Turn
lerein.
The resolution. with the rejected
04use IN parenthcses, follows:
., The Germau-American Alliance Of
ne State Of New York, through its
'AeeuiNe committee, offers It's hearty
tna unqualified support 10 the Presi-
.,H Of the VHted States and the Gov
'of oi our state IN the great work
y our national defense and the or
sSai[Ation OF our resources 20 carry
successful termination the war
,aeieh Germanys defiance Of our coun-
- rights has forced upon u.s. with
We pledge 90 Americas cause our
~ and property. 20 the end that a
s..'N gnited nation Of free men may
,-mph over ITS enemies and may ad-
ne the principles and institutions
W Which 30 stands.
A.. ho We urge our branches. societies
~. s... members throught the state 90 such
v'Saa IN their respective localities as
e'ng them into closest and most
.'eNVe cooperation with their fellow
u','sns In the great work Of defence
al patriotic organization necessary 20
~'n'sFe victory"
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Rrazil Is Determined to Act,
Saws President, After Council
Awaits Only Result of Official Inquiry Into Sinking of the
Parana-Confers with NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
bv Students Against Germany

r.o do Jar.ero. April s.. The Presi-
of .hc republic, ur. Wcnceslau
c., c. and pr Lsuro Muller, the For
DC vrriocr. have hastily returned
Para 70 Rio oc Janciro. A coun-
- ministers was held to-day al
a., the situation with respect 60 tho
"a, reviewed and discussed. At
"a ~ the meeting the following
- - ro,e vas given out for publca-
TOT: 81. c-,:... u,o
,-.s5ert. after having explained the
90 created by the torpedo'ng Of
t ..,.mship Paraua and presented
III f.c,. relative 10 this action which
~. come 20 thc knowledge OF the
~, '-.-,ncr.. declared himself deter
- ~ or. with the spirit demanded
s~,s,onal dignity He added that he
a,;,el only the result of 'hc Official
nj e,.a5Hsh.rc the facts and the
.,-..srccs under which tho steam
q, was sunk.
OH. co,errmcn. has instructed the
v.,,,lian Minister 60 France 90 proceed
',-,,,ly with .t.s inquiry. which Will
r. carried on by our consulate at Cher
sourg"
large number OF students carrying
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Border Puzzled
BY Movement of
Carranza Troops
Trainloads of Soldiers Sent
to Obregon, Mining
Men Hear

I'd Paso. Tex. April g. Five thou
sand Mexican soldiers. who have al
rived in Juarez within the last TWEEN
ty-four hours, comprising the army of
General Francisco Murguia, Carranza
commander IN chici. are cooperating
with pro-German Obrcgon forces from
Sonora, and viii join the Obregon
army of Yaqui Indians in Sonora, ac-
cordng TO information secured to-day
by American mining men here and by
American army men.
The MurguIa troops have been cons
ing into JuarcZ all day. Five train
loads have left for the West by way
OF Casas Grandes, and two more train
loads are under orders 20 leave to-
night.
According to mining men. the move
mcnt Of Mexican soldiers is the first
step in the ObrcCon German campaign
in Northern Mexico.
1t is claimed by NeXicans that VILE
and MurCuia held a conference durnq
the last week. al which ~ was agreed
to divide control Of northern Mexico.
Villa to-day, through border agents,
issued a denial TO the report that ne
Is being financed by Germans to make
war on the American border. lie SAYS
tha, he would be willing to join Co.
oncl Rooseyelt's division if he did not
feel il his duty TO overthrow CarranZa
first. He further declared that he
would soon capture Juarez. and then
he would seek conference Wltf
United states Senator Fail in regard
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Cuba Hands
Passports to
German Envoy
Spanish Minister to lake Over
Affairs Of Teuton Legation
at Havana

Havana. Arril s. Assistant Secre-
tary Of State l.. q. Patterson to-day
handed passports 20 Dr Frcdcrik Won
Ncrdy du Vcrnoie. the German Minis
tor The minister and his party arc
expected 20 sail for Spain April 10.
Tho affairs OF the German legation
VIII be looked after by the Spanish
Minister
Two bombs were found to-day ~ the
engine room Of the Bavaria, one OF
the four German iuterned merchant
men seized late yesterday. 1t is said
the captain Of The Bavaria notified the
oaiccI- Of the presence Of the bombs,
saying hc did not wish 20 sec any one
injured. as he had received such excel
lent treatment here.
The suppoeItlou Is that 1t was the
intention of the crew TO destroy the
Bavaria, hut that the quick action Of
the authorities prevented this.
Adyiccs received by the Republic Of
Cuba News Bureau. ln the Wooiworth
Building yesterday, say that a sweep
ing patrol of the cuban coast and con
uguous waters already has been estab-
Hshcd by the cuban navy TO watch for
craft which might be assisting German
raider or seeking 10 establish bases
4or German submarines.
At conference attended by PresI-
dent Ncuocal. Colonel Charles Herman
de-. Director of Posts and Communica-
tIons, and Fernando Acullc. Chief In
spoctor Of Cuban Telegraphs. plans
were thoroughly gone over looking to
tine protection Of the Caribbean from
German naval activities.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
All Quiet on Border,
Is Report of Pershing

Washington April SA report from
General fershinC to-day that condi-
tions along the border were very salts
factor, led War Department officials 70
doubt very seriously reports that villa
was moving roIthward with any large
force. ..
General Pclshing has Informed the
drpqrtmert that there are no signs Of
German intugucs on the border ana
that he does not anticipate any trouble
Conditions at the Mexican capita.
however. are reported to the state De
uartment as not being 50 satisfactory.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Clyde Steamship Pier
At Jacksonville Burned

Jacksonville. Fla. April s.-0ne Of
.he Clyde Steamship Compsny's piers
here was destroyed by fire late to-day,
= s.cond pier was slightly damsged
and a quantity Of freight burned.
The steamer Huron, lying IN the clip.
wa. moved TO safety. The FIRE wa,
under control as dsrkns" fell, but was
still burning.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
7 Seized as Spies in Chicago

Chicago. April = Seven men be
lievcd 10 be implicated in German plots
have been taken into custody here bv
agents of The Federal government
Among them are three Hindus en-
ploycd at the United steel Works al
Gary. Ind Another was foreman AZ a
large farming machinery plant and
two others are under suspicion be
cause OF having taken photographs Of
important railway structures near Chi
caCo. The seventh was employed by a
large packing concern.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09

with arms and send German reservists
in the United States to Mexico has
evoked a fat denial from the German
Foreign Office
Great bitterness has been aroused
among the Germans by the terms Of
President Wilson's message. according
70 Mr.. Wheeler. Of the University of
Wisconsin. the last American to leave
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Admits Fate Of Germany
Hangs on U-Boat War

Amsterdam. April s. The Chemnitz
Socialist paper "Volkstimme' frankly
admits that if the unrestricted sub
marine war should prove failure
Germany is lost.
I'VE all knew this on the day un-
restricted submarine war was an
nounced." adds the paper.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Troops to Get Bibles

iae American Bible Society has is-
an emergency call for $4,000
~ which TO provide large editions
Ssw Testsments bound in khaki 10
xten TO all soldiers and sailors
ana Sgn The Sunday School Association
eIs,, me Young Mems Christian Asso-
~,,s 20 The society has cooperated
~ these agencies in the distribution
J, rsoeot 100000 copies 70 soldiers
,t'ePe and 100000 70 men on the
4, border. Similar distribution
y 's started here without delay.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
Brooklyn Hears Arizona
Sank German Raide,

rumor that the battleship Arizona
had SINK the German sea raider which
was renorted of tine New England coast
saturday spread through Brooklyn yes .
terday and excited all the Navy Yard
employees. ii
No confirmation Of the report could
he obtained from officers at the Navy
Yard. and none had heard the rumor-
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09

Berlin before the war declaration be-
came effective.
SIR. Wheeler said, however. that
aside from the bitterness. which the
Germans freely exhibited IN converse
tion with Americans. there was no par,
ticular display of feeling aroused, and
so far "a he knew no American IN Ger
many had been molestcd physically.
New-York tribune., 1917-04-09
government and people o. tho United
states for the stand thoy have taken.
Argentina

Rucnos Avrcs. April : All the
newspapers arc filing pages with art-
clcs in regard 20 the entrance Of the
United States and Cuba into the war
publishing pictures Of President WI
son. Precedent Menocal and other prom
.nort men of the two nations. La
prensa" believes one important result
q Cuba's action will be 20 make 'm-
possible the operation Of German sub
marines and commerce raiders from
bases in the Au;ilcs. ola Nacion' says
the action Of the United States means
that South America is confronted "i'h
grave situation and forcsecs d'ihcui-
.ics in tho maintenance Of commerce.