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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
Lansing and Gregory Advise
President His Power
Is Unaffected
May Issue Defence
Order in 48 Hours
Navy Prepared to Mount
Guns on Merchantmen
Within a Few Days

Washington, March president
Wilson's fear that Federal statutes
a hundred years old might prevent
the arming of American merchant
ships against submarine attack was
swept away to-day. Secretary Lam
sing and also, it is understood, At
torney General Gregory, set the
weight OF their official opinions
against the laws in question-the So
called piracy" statutes.
In doing so they are in line with
the best outside opinion, such, for in
stance. as that Of John W. Griggs,
Charles j. Bonaparte and W. h. H..
Miller, all of whom have held the
office of United States Attorney Cen
eral, now occupied by Mr.. Gregory.
By virtue of overwhelming legal
advice, therefore, President Wilson
now is free to act on his own ad-
thority. He is expected to do so
within forty-eight hours, for it is
supposed that the doubt expressed
in his Sunday night statement has
been removed.
His official advisers have dismissed
the old statutes from consideration on
two principal grounds-viz.:
First. that they are in conflict with
the Presidents constitutional duty to
defend the rights of citizens. and. sec
end, that they were framed 70 deal
with an entirely different situation
from that which now confronts the gov
ernment.
There is 4 question. also. as to
whether the United States is at present
ain amity" with Germany. as the phrase
is understood in international parlance.
The navy yards are in readiness TO
arm all the American ships that have
.pplied for armament. so that some at
least can sail within few days after
the Presidents order is issued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
Extra Session
In Middle of May,
Kitchin Predicts

Washington. March Reports to
the President to-day that the pros
poets are excellent for prompt and
favorable action on his suggestion for
a revision Of the Senate rules so that
action can be secured on an armed
neutrality resolution were believed 10
bring the calling Of an extra session
nearer.
When Representative Kitchin. Demo
cratic leader of the House, left for
home to-day his parting information TO
his colleagues was that an extra ses-
sion of Congress would be called not
later than the middle of May. Mr..
Kitchin made this prediction after
conference with President Wilson. al
though a Cabinet member was su-
thority for the statement yesterday
that an extra session is unlikely be
fore "the first OF June or the last of
May"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
Dutch Divided on Policy
Toward Berlin Aggression

Amsterdam. March s.-Commenting S.
on dispatches from London insinuat-
ing that Holland is playing Germany's
game if she accepts what Germany die
tates. the "Nieuwe Courant' maintains
that Holland did all that was possible
after the declaration of Germany's sub
marine warfare, and that the only al
ternative was the breaking of rela-
tions with Germany. which. according
10 authoritative British newspapers,
would be 10 attempt suicide.
The Amsterdam "Telegraaf," on the
other hand. says the situation provides
another example of the necessity for
exercising pressure from the outside
upon the Dutch government to get II
TO do it's duty as neutral and to de-
fend its own interest. The newspaper
adds that under the pressure OF CIR
cumstances and Great Britain's meas
ures the Dutch government IS lhely
eventually TO adopt more active at
titudp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
Holland Accused Of Aiding
Kaiser by Keeping YES
sells Out Of War Zone
"Timidity' Reduces
London Food Supply
Netherlands Might Acquiesce
in Taking Over of Ships
in English Ports
TBS Gable 70 The Tribune

London, March The situation be-
tween Great Britain and Holland does
not tend TO become easier, as evidenced
By a statement printed here to-day.
This concludes:
"If Holland accepts whatever Ger
many dictates snd indorses Germany's
ruthless action by acquiescing in ille-
gal submarine warfare on neutrals
without more than a half-hearted pro-
test, she is playing the game of Ger
many. She cannot expect to receive
facilities or consideration from Great
Britain
It is rare in this country that any
printed statement referring TO a friend
ly nation is worded with such unmis-
taxable plainness.
The Tribune understands that this
represents the general view of the sit
uation. Holland has practically held
up all her shipping since the opening
of the latest submarine campaign, max
ing only a formal protest TO Germany.
Dutch Food Is Needed
A. the best Of times Great Britain
looks 10 Holland for a substantial con-
trbution TO her food supply, and this
question has now become more i'm
portant than ever
Great Britain will be able 10 retail
ate by holding up large number o.
Dutch vessels now in her ports. IL -
maintained that international law
gives a belligerent the power to rcqui-
sition neutral ships in time of emer-
geney. giving adequate compensation
afterward. II is said Holland would
sanction such proceeding.
II is pointed out that the Germans
seized British vessels lying in the River
Seine in 1871, and that Bismarck later
upheld such action successfully. 1t IS
generally hoped that Holland will take
a fair and reasonable view OF her post
tiOn and come 10 uHutiHtdHN 'i"N ~ -
duires further discussion.
No Complaint Against l. $.
The irritation that is felt here ana
the causes of it were expressed to-
night by a well informed diplomat, who
declared in connection with the SHIP
ping problem; -.
NO complaint in this direction has
been made against the United States
which has already taken action that
might lead to war. Therefore, the
American government IS JUSTIFIED IN
laying up shipping until measures are
taken to safeguard il.
"The Entente policy is not purely
cgatiye. for should Dutch ships come
out every effort will be made to pro-
tect them. Should such measures fall
then Germany must be acknowledged
the top dog, and no blame would at
tach 10 Holland.
scandinavian shipping is already
moving to a considerable extent, and
no disposition is shown TO follow hoi-
lands lead.
"The political crisis in Sweden, 1t Is
thought. must end in a favorable turn
OF the relations between that country
and the Entente powers, by whom II IS
generally believed the outcome viii ul-
timately result in an agreement where
BY reasonable rationing basis Will be
established"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
Keep Your Shirt On
In Manila or Go to Jail
Civilization, Shocked by Nude
Backs, DEGREES Covering

Manila. Feb. 10. Sweet are the uses
Of civilization.
No longer may the humble tao from
the provinces and the sweating coolie'
carrying his wares on the end of a
bamboo pole. wend his shirtless ways
along the EscoIta or offend the unac-
customed eyes of travellers from the
Occident by display of brawny' un-
covered back. The order mas gone
forth that no one may henceforth ap-
pear on the public streets OF this city
with his shirt Off.
Sonora Josefna del Rosario's tender
sensibiities have been so wounded by
the sight of pedlers and proyincials
wandering in tropical undress ABOUT
the city that she complained TO the
Municipal Council. which promptly Y or
dcred Chief of Police Seaver TO enforce
the law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
President Puts
All Postmasters
In Civil Service
Appointments To Be Sub
ject to Competitive
Examinations

Washington. March Postmaster
General Burleson announced to-day
that after April the appointment OF
all postmasters of the first, second and
third class would be subject TO COM
petitive examinations. Nominations will
will be sent TO the Senate. as in the
past. but in making selections the
President will be guided by the results
Of examinations and will send in the
names at the head Of the lists.
Whether the Civil Service Commits
sion, under which fourth-class post
masters are now named. will conduct
the examinations has not been deter
mined.
The Presidents forthcoming order
will provide for form OF modified
civil service classification. under which
all vacancies. whether caused by resig-
nation. removal or death, will be filled
by competitive examination. Those al
ready in the service will continue, with
out examination, until the expiration
OF the four years term beginning with
their last appointment, and will then,
it is understood, have to undergo the
competitive test.
Democrats Denounce Order
A hornets nest was stirred up at the
Capitol by the announcement. The or
der was roundly denounced by several
Of the Democratic leaders, and several
members construed it as move to get
combined Democratic and Republican
support in politically uncertain
House.
Democratic Leader Kitchin delayed
his departure for North Carolina TO go
to the Postofice Department 20 regis
ter his protest.
The Postmaster General is quoted as
having told group Of Democratic Rep
resentatives that II was too late TO
protest, as the order had been deter
mined upon and would be carried out.
He intimated that ne was not the
author Of il, but that IL was a measure
OF efficiency and economy.
Will Aid Republicans
One member suggested that the order
would put many Republicans in Office,
as many Of the more active assistant
postmasters are Republicans retained
by the Democratic postmasters. One
Southern member wanted to know what
would happen if the one man certified
from the examination were negro.
The Postmaster General, il is stated,
replied that there would be mo special
privilege to any one"
A Western Democrat asked why the
order. if issued at all, should not pro-
vide for certifying the three highest
in the examination as eligible TO post
masterships, as was done when the
fourth class postmasters were blanket
ed into civil service. instead of confin-
ing the choice to the one person who
happened 10 stand highest The Post
master General said that Congress had
had the opportunity OF legislatiEg TO
that effect, but did not do so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
Wilson iii from Exposure
Cold Aggravated at Inaugural
tion-CaIlers Barred

Washington, March z. President
Wilson TOOK 10 his room to-day With a
cold. taken about week ago and made
wore during his Inauguration Monday.
After seeing a group Of Senators early
this morning and then comforting with
SECRETARY Lansing and Secretary Me
Adoo. he decided 10 zee no more callers
and went 10 his bedroom. His condi-
lion u not seriouA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
No Peace
For r2Years
IfCernany
Holds Out
British for Decisive
Victory; Will Not
Negotiate
By FRANK II. SIMONDS
corTrisbt. Igl7. m, T1bune AssocIatIoa.

Copyright. 1917. The Tribune Associauonj
Before ! went to Europe last
December | wrote in The Tribune
that the events of 1916 indicated
a stalemate in the war and the
signs all pointed TO a peace by ne
gotiation. Judging things from afar
as best | could, / expressed the
belief that the end was in sight and
that neither Germany nor her foes
would be able TO achieve a decision.
Since | have returned / have been
asked on all sides whether ] still
hold this view.
Frankly, do not. | am satisfied
that neither France nor Britain has
the smallest thought of making
peace on any terms that Germany
will or can offer this side of de-
cisive defeat, and | am satisfied that
a peace by negotiation, as the con-
sequence Of an indecisive military
struggle, is at the very least two
wears off, if it is thinkable at all. My
belief is that neither the French nor
the British people will make peace
either this year or next, unless they
have beaten Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
Britain, Poorly Guided,
Seemed Inert Year Ago

The main reason for my change OF
view is the temper and the purpose
that found in Britain. A year ago
when | was in London there was a
spirit abroad which pointed straight
toward defeat. A government that
did not trust the people and was not
trusted by the people was conducting
the war in a half-hearted and hope
less fashion which was disclosed in
the defeat of Gallipoli and was soon
to be exposed in the disaster Of Kut
and the folly of the Irish Rebellion.
1t was impossible to feel in Lon
don just year ago that there could
be any real chance of effective Brit
ish action at the front, when back Of
the front the fortunes Of England.
Of the whole empire, were in the
hands Of men who had neither the
courage nor the vision to conduct,
rot world war, but the smallest OF
rational enterprises requiring decl-
sion and intelligence. cannot cx-
press adequately the atmosphere OF
depression and apprehension that
prevailed in the British capital a
year ago, or the multfarious ways
in which it revealed itself. You could
not feel that the whole people, the
mass Of the people, understood the
peril that was abroad in the world,
and il was natural 10 doubt, as many
EngIishmcn did then doubt, that the
awakening would come in time.
Coming back after year, IT IS inn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
Pupils Strike
When Called On
To Honor Flag
Newark Class Refuses to
Sing "Star-Spangled
Banner"

II the Star-Spangled Banner is TO 20
right on 10 wave DER the land of the
free and the home Of the brave 1t must
do it without any vocal assistance
whatever from the pupils of the public
school on New York Avenue, in New
ark, n. ]. They are on strike, so far
as the national anthem is concerned.
The school is one largely attended by
the children of German-born American
citizens. So intense has the feeling on
recent European developments been
that the teachers were informed some
time ago that war was not to be mem
toned in the classroom. Nothing, how
ever, was said about music.
Get ready to sing, children" a
teacher of one Of the lower grades di-
rected recently.
Refuse TO Sing
Books were tumbled headlong into
desks and the pupils sat UP.
I'VE are going 10 sing The Star
Spangled Banner" the teacher said.
A deep, dark silence brooded over a
room that had been accustomed 10
shrill out the national anthem with
delight on account OF the unusual op-
portunities it affords for making noise.
zone. two. three, sing!" directed the
teacher, raising her ruler. A stiffness
without precedent in school annals an
swered her Supposing that the stu
dents had not got started with the
music the teacher gave the signal
again.
Once more there was only silence
and a whole room full OF it. Bidden
sternly 10 sing for the third time. one
or two voice quavered feebly, "Oh, say" )"
but never said IT. suppressed by the
look the anti-singers bent upon them.
German Marching Tune
The class was kept in for its lack OF
patriotism, or, at least, Of obedience,
but as it passed out through the hall
somewhat later a belligerent little Teu-
ton began 70 whistle "Die Wacht am
Rhein," and the class marched out TO
the martial strains.
Questioned later as 10 why thev re-
fused to sing the national anthem. some
Of the more timid students said that
they had "gottacod," and one, VINO was
Irish, made it understood that, person
ally, he had nothing against the ma
tional anthem, but the gang" had told
him not 70 sing il. Another admitted
that his pop" had given him orders not
70 help the Star-Spangled Banner wave
in any school exercise.
"Such an incident is appalling" de-
clared Mrs. Wells p. Eagleton, wife OF
Dr. Eagleton, Of 10 Lombardy Street,
a suffrage leader and prominent patri-
otic worker of the city.
"l was not in the schoolroom when
the pupils declined TO sing The Star
Spangled Banner but ] have seen nu-
rnerous indications that We need good,
LOYAL Americanism here. Only the
other day heard n citizen here speak
OF the German States OF the Union
There was rejoicing, Understood,
when the New Jersey munition facto-
ries we're blown up, and some Of our
citizens have rot hesitated TO say that
they we're glad the HousGtonic was de-
stToyed."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
Germany to Stop Brewing

Copenhagen, March THE Berlin
or Tageblatt" says that the suspension
of all beer brewing in Northern Ger
many is imminent. This action is due
TO the desire to save maize for bread
and malt 10 take the place of coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
S of IL Senators
Explain Action on
Ship Arming Bill

The t,celre Senators comprising
"the little group Of piiful men," ac-
csscd by President Wilson Of ma
nGurring to defeat the armed neu-
trdiity legislation. ,cere asked on
The Tribune for an explanation Of
their action. Five Republicans an
s,,cred no foIIoty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
Senator John d. Works,
OF California:

81 opposed the bill because it was
n declaration of war; and so declared
by Senators favoring IT, II WAS an
sbject surrender by Congress Of its
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08

THE GREENBRIEk 90 white sulphur
Snrinks West Va Ideal time for the
cure Only oas nlshI from New York
-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
Observation-Disclosures

sol TIiEHN RAILWAY SYSTEM quickest and hesi
wa, Augusta special iea'os New NofA dhiiy "
nm Dining COMPARTMENT. dfusins nom. sleeping
cara y. \. on1os-l6i fhh A'e'-Ad'I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-08
WEATHER 4

,,;r and warmer to-day. Tomorrow
,s;r Fresh 10 strong south
10 southwest winds
Fall Report on Page
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-24
Prince Suit Against
ShankS Is on Trial

Grand Island, Neb., March 23.-
Especial 1.-The suit OF w. A. Prince,
attorney, against the Southern Surety
company and Harm Shanks of Silver
Creek, growing out Of the assault
upon Prince in September, last, by
Shanks, while the former was on a
business mission in that town, is be-
ing heard in the district court here,
Judge Hanna presiding. The plain
tiff has completed its case, the effort
being to show that Shanks, saloon
man, who had been sentenced to the
penitentiary for arson, with Mr.
Prince as the prosecuting attorney,
some years ago, came out OF his sa-
loon, together with several associates
including his bartender, with the de-
liberate purpose of getting even"
A criminal action is also pending
against Shanks, but this will be tried
in Central City, the county seat OF
Merrick county.
The defense is now putting in its
testimony, its answer evidently being
that there was no drunkenness at the
place, no design and no responsibility
on the part Of the surety company
The damages alleged are for $4,000
A photograph of Mr.. Prince taken
on the day after the beating given
the attorney was feature Of the evil
dence. Princes son, Harold, was also
assaulted at the time, having taken
his fathers part, but was not seriously
hurt. The elder Prince was finally
picked up on the streets unconscious.
Shanks was arrested by the mar
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-24
Notes From Seward
And Seward County

Seward, Neb., March 23.-(Spe-
ial.)--The Seward Commercial club
held its annual banquet at the rooms
Wednesday night. Carnations were
given as favors. A program of songs
and readings by home talent and a
patriotic speech by F. S. Simmons
made up the program. An orchestra
furnished music for the dancers. The
girls domestic science classes Of the
high school served the banquet,
which was prepared by local caterers.
The new $65000 high school build
ing was dedicated this evening. Dep
uty Superintendent of Public Instruc-
tion Woodard delivered the principal
address. He was formerly city ST.
perintendent of schools here. The
building is freproof and is splendid
ly built and has all the latest school
equipment.
Rev. C. w. Savidge of Omaha will
speak at union meeting of all the
Protestant churches. at the Young
Mems Christian association here
Sunday evening, April !, on the sub
ject OF "Pool Halls"
Vincent George Of this city has
been elected teacher of mechanical
training in Penn State college. He
is graduate OF the University OF
Nebraska.
Charles F. Thorp and Miss Dora
Henning Of York were married here
| by County Judge Norval yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-24
COUNTY ATTORNEYS
GIVEN INCREASE
Lancaster Officials Salary
Boosted Five Hundred
Dollars Year.
DOUGLAS REMAINS SAME
(From a Staff Correspondent }


Lincoln, March 23.-(Special.)-
The salary of the county attorney
OF Lancaster county is to be raised
from $2,500 to $4,000, under a pro-
posed bill, Senate File l29, by Mates
and Neal, passed to third reading in
the senate today.
The bill raises the salary of all
county attorneys from counties OF
5000 population to counties Of 100000.
1t is not changed from $4,000 in
Douglas county.
Rather than see the county attor-
ney OF Gage, his district, get an ir1-
crease from $1,000 to $1,000, Sena-
tor McMullen had passed an amend
ment limiting the stipend in that
county to $1,000. He said the county
attorney was allowed to take private
practice.
These are the other raises:
In counties OF 5000 to 10000 in popula.
tion. $500 to $1,000.
In counties Of 10000 to 10000 in popula.
tion, $3.50 TO $500,
In counties of 10000 to $4,000 In popula-
tion, $1,l00 to 1,400.
In counties of $4,000 to 10000 In popula-
ton, $1,000 to $1,000,
In counties of 10000 to $4,000 In popula'
ton, 81. 900 to $500.
In counties Of $4,000 to $4,000 in poula'
tion, t1,400 to $4,000.
IN counties of $4,000 to $4,000 In popula-
tion, $500 to $1,000.
In counties Of $4,000 to $4,000 in popula'
ton, $1,000 to $4,000.
ton, 81, 900 to $2,750.
In counties of 65,O00 to $4,000 In popula
tion, $500 to $4,000.
In counties of 100000 to 100000 In popu
| lation, $1,000 to $500.
Douglas county. over 100000, remains TIT
same,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-24
Former Pierce County
Clerk Is Short ST, ,486

Pierce, Neb., March 23.-(Special.'
The report Of the certified public
accountant who has been auditing the
books Of former County Clerk H. E.
Rohn was made public today. The
figures show that the balance which
the county is short amounts to
$l,486.23. Among other things the re-
port shows that warrants totaling
$44o.20 were issued to and cashed by
Rohn for which no claims are on
file. The county treasurer has mean
while refused payment on warrants
amounting to $584.40.
Since his retirement from the Office
in January Rohn has been absent
from the city and his whereabouts
is not known.
At the regular meeting Of the board
Of county commissioners yesterday It
was decided to have thorough
checking OF the records of every
county official for the last ten years.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-24
QUICK RELIEF FROM
CONSTIPATION
Get Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry Of thousands
since Dr.. Edwards produced Olive Tab
lets, the substitute for calomel.
DR.. Edwards, practicing physician
for II years and calomers old-time en-.
emy, discovered the formula for Olive
Tablets while treating patients for
chronic constipation and torpid livers.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
contain calomel, but healing, sooth.
ng vegetable laxative.
No gripping Is the keynote" Of these
title sugar-coated, olive-colored tablets.
They cause the bowels and liver to act
formally. They never force them to
unnatural action.
If you have Q dark brown mouth"
Tow and then-a bad breath--a dull,
ired feeling - sick headache torpid
liver and are constipated. you'll find
luick, sure and only pleasant results
from one or two little DR.. Edwards
Dive Tablets at bedtime.
Thousands take one OF two every
light Just to keep right. Try them
DC and 2sc per box. Ali druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-24
House Favors Measure
For State Hail Insurance

Lincoln, March 22.-(Special Tele-
gram "A bill providing insurance of
farm crops against hail, dividing the
state into three zones, was sent to
third reading in the house this after
noon. The first district comprises all
territory east OF the first guide meri.
dian, the second, between first and Sec
ond guide meridians or nearest county
lines and third all territory west Of
that line.
Rates in the first zone are fixed at
Is cents per $l00; second zone. IS
cents, and As cents in the third zone.
Maximum benefits are $40 per acre.