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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
German Comment ON
Break with America

Berlin. Feb. 5.-(Nia London). The
morning newspapers treat the breach
in diplomatic relations between the
United States ard Germany as Il mat
ter of great gravity, but all the editO-
rails are pitched in q calm and moder-
ate tone. The avoidance of insulting
language is especially noticeable, Most
Of the newspapers say the news Great
ed no surprise, some Of the explaining
that this step was expected in view
of President Wilson'S message Of last
April and others that it was anticipat-
ed i'll view of the Presidents "contin
ual siding with the Entente since the
war began"
All the newspapers strongly reject
the imputation that Germany has brok-
en- her promise made in her note of
May 4, laying stress upon the fact
that Germany's promise was expressly
conditioned on President Wilson's sue
cess in bringing England to an observ-
ance of the laws Of nations. They gen.
orally assert that President Wilson
persists in ignoring Germany's justifl-
cation for her submarine policy, as
outlined in her various notes
Regret Wreck Of Friendship
A number of the newspapers adopt
a regretable tone over the wreck Of
the old friendship between the two
countries. which they say Germany
risked only because her life interests
were at stake 1t is generally assumed
by the newspapers that the United
States will make an early declaration
Of war against Germany, for they say
the submarine campaign can hardly be
prosecuted without the loss of some
American lives.
While the entrance Of the United
States into the ranks of Germany's
enemies would be highly regrettable,
the newspap ers say their country must
meet this danger as the lesser of the
two evils The danger Of the United
States as a war factor is treated as
comparatively unimportant, owing to
the remoteness Of the area Of war and
the time that would be required to Gre
ate an army. The opinion is evinced in
some quarters that the submarines will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Greatest PrecautiOn at
New York and Bridges
Over the Hudson River

Kew York, Feb. 5.-i'rcca utions taken
by state and municipal authorities III the
face of the international crisis were di-
rected today mainly toward transports.-
ton lines and munitions cehters and pub
lie buildings and utilities. The greatest
vatchfulness was exercised in New YORK
civ and vicinity but guards were sta
tiored at the bridges over the Hudson
river at Poughkeepse and Albany
About 5000 men of the national guard
are under arms and approximately le'o'
more are awaiting call to active service
officials of the International Mercanuie
Marine officially announced this morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
GERMANY WILL PRO POSE TREATIES
OF l779-1S2S BE RE- RATIFIED

Hsfiin. eh iva London. Feb. 81
lnnsd states Ambassador Gerard virtu-
An, baf decided 60 return to the United
states pom e Spanish port The plan 10
nav, American interests taken over by
o. Brazilian minister has been abandon
anA q " not known who will repre-
49,. "a ncriln after Mt Gsfard depart
un
TE. Aasorntrd t'rcss learns authorita-
u.,t that Germany vii propose TO Am
basssdot Gerard t special rehabilitation
81 a.. rrlFflnn-Ani,ri,a treaties VI iIgN
.ts 4tuw iuR nationals IN ease Of war
rt. uo#ths W which 10 settle their ~.
ta. bod ira," hostile countries THIS
siep would posii vel, Insure Americans
b. t~fnrns tnd Gernana in America
a. ust lntrrumpnt n hostilties break out
aud would pre- vent a prc,iphat" exodus
fram either country such mp was general
b. .fupe whom IA" war began.
preventative OF the foreign oficc
B. #'r. out 90 correspondent ~ tho N
..i rrcas that the ancient treatler
tfIrr,l the uI,cd states aud Prussia
N'f H'.I iN tH"'i WNN ''Hidlhen A
taH. .untrar, 90 the usual rule. that
no hnuld nos Do invalidated hy the
ttlfrAN W. hpsti'lcs This oGcinI said
90 fur A. hr was informed Gcrmpnt
.H ,rtaWA hold 10 these treaties M 6
r.' 'acrr would be ro question ~ ntcrr
ne Americans m Germany ~ case Or
H ,fclai uuartrrs there seemed 10 y"
sA..tt 80 rcnHHure tho fsw Americans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Find GunbOat Geier
Damaged and Crew
Is to Be Interned

Honolulu, Feb. 5.-(Passed by Censor)
Machinery and some of the boilers of
the German gunboat Geier informed here
were found wrecked and damaged by fire
today when naval and customs inspec-
tors examined the craft.
United States naval attachments took
charge of officers and crew Of the Geie:
and the German steamer Locksun and
turned them over to the army for in
ternment
The Geier caught fire at her berth yes
terday The vessel will be taken to
Pearl Harbor, to be followed later by
the Locksun. There are eight other Ger
man craft tied up here. The Geiers flag
and pennant were left flying and a few
of the crew remained aboard in accord
ance with internn1ent regulations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
All Germans to Be
Removed from Panama
Many Go to n. Y. City

Colon, Feb. 5.-Twenty Germans
who have been removed from the
working force on the Panama canal
and about so other Germans will be
sent to New York on the United States
transport Fitzpatrick which sails today.
her departure set for yesterday having
been deferred day.
The remainder of the Germans are
from the four Hamburg American Line
steamers which We're seized on Satur
day by the canal zone authorities. The
four captains of the seized vessels. the
wives of two of them and the child of
one are included in the number.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Unqualified Loyalty to
US. by Foreigners Now
Stationed in New York

New York, Feb. 5.--Representatives OF
German, Austrian and Hungarian organ
izations in New York City said, today
that the resolution of unqualified loyal
ty and allegiance" to the United States
adopted at a meeting of these bodies las;
night was only the first of messages o.
this kind that would be sent to Presiden,
Wilson this week.
Last nights meeting was attended by
representatives of Teutonic and Hung;.-
rian organizations with a membership OF
100000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
German Wireless
Plant Taken Over
by Maine Soldiers

Portland. Me, Feb. 5.--A commercial
wireless plant owned by a German
company at Deering, suburb of this
city, was taken over by United States
authorities Sunday night A squad of
l. soldiers from Fort Williams was
detailed to guard the plant, which has
been used as q receiving station and
which has been under the supervision
of the navy department since the be-
ginning Of the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

still here on the question of internment.
Several of these Americans are in a
highly difficult position with no prospec-
tive means of return to the United States
except by the trans siberian railway, or
possibly by "A roundabout route through
switzerland to Spain and by Spanish
steamers to Cuba. Scores of Americans
have applied cince Wednesday for the
necessary military permission to leave
the country. hut this involves a delay
OF ~ least a fortnight Others. includ-
ing longtime residents whose entire in
terests are in Germany plan to remain,
no matter what happens. The news of
the break OF diplomatic relations between
the United states and Germany was
made known here today through news
paper dispatches No official informa-
,iou has yet been received at either the
United states embassy or the foreign Of
ficc
Mr. Gerard was on his way to keep an
appointment with Foreign secretary
Zimmerman AT neon today when an AS
ISOLATED Press correspondent showed
him dispatches giving details of the Pres
dents speech. The ambassador declined
20 make any comment. He conferred
with Chancellor Won Bethmann- Hollwes
Yesterday. but as neither official had then
any information in regard to the Presi-
dents decision their conversation was
general in nature. The chancellor appar-
entity asked Mr.. Gerard 70 call in order
to learn II he had any information as TO
his governments course. news of which
had been eagerly awaited here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
National Emergency

III his proclamation the President
pointed out that national emergen-
cy exists and that many ship owners
of the United States are permitting
their vessels to pass to alien registers
and to foreign trade in which we do
not participate land from which they
cannot be bought back to serve the
needs of our water-borne commerce
of foreign nations"
1t was said at the department Of
commerce that since July l, 1O9 Ameri-
can ships with a gross tonnage Of 136,-
500 had been transferred to foreign reg
istry. A large proportion of these ships
became Norwegian.
Presidents Proclamation
The Presidents proclamation fol-
lows:
Whereas, Congress did by An Act
to establish United States Shipping
Board for the purpose of encouraging
developing and creating a naval aux
lllaly and naval reserve and a mer-
chant marine to meet the requirements
OF the commerce OF the United States
with It's territories and possessions and
and with foreign countries: to regu-
late carriers by water engaged in the
foreign and interstate commerce of the
United States: and for other purposes
approved Sept. I. 1916, provided that
during any national emergency the ex-
istence of which is declared by proc
lamation of the President no vessel.
registered or enrolled and licensed un-
der the laws of the United States
shall. without the approval OF the
board be sold. leased or chartered bv
any person not citizen OF the United
States or transferred to foreign reg
istry or flag
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
German Submarine in
Shipping Route Jan. 20,
Reports Rotterdam

New York. Feb "a German subma-
rine was met 100 miles west of the Sicily
islands on Jan. 20 by the Dutch oil tank
steamship Rotterdam. the latters off,
GERS reported upon her arrival here to-
d,y THE I--hoat was in the route usually
followed by ships steaming between LV-
erpool and New York. The Rotteraah''
in response to shot across her DOW
signailed her destination. the officers saio
and was not detained for examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Tageblatt Doubts
If Neutrals Will
Follow Pres. Wilson

Amsterdam tVia London, Feb. ~
The Berlinger TagebIatt. copy ~
which has been received here, dealing
with the rupture of relations between
the United States and Germany and
President Wilson's suggestion that 9th
er neutrals take similar stand, doubts
whether the neutrals of Europe VIII
think as President Wilson does when he
desires that they should follow along
the American path. The newspaper says
these nations will know better than
President Wilson Germany's strength
and determination
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
TREATY OF 1928
President Wilson Must Consider the Prussian.
American Treaty Of / 1928 as One of the First
Things in Decision as Result of the
Break with Germany
HAD FELT TREATY OBSOLETE

Examination of the terms of the almost
forgotten convention shows that It con-
tains provisions which II permitted to
stand might prevent the United States
from conhscating the German war-bound
ships in American harbors in case of
war II also contains the provision for
the departure Of nationals from either
country mentioned in todays Berlin dis
patches
Now the United states would regard a
proposal for special rehabilitation OF
IN. treaty is not clear at this time. The
impression prevails in some quarters that
" might be more desirable TO denounce
the treaty than TO give IL new force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

London. feb The status ~ the
eyassian. American tr>4ty ~ fs2s Ia one
- he IRE, things that President Wilson
ell have 90 devidc ~ result OF break
a. - relations with Germany
ansiuaIly negotiated snd known az the
,ssasJ ~ ifss ~ tie terms were inciud-
a. r the later treaty 81 is2s. when IL OK
.srpa ~ limitation.
rhs ui,rd states considered tho treat
.lsalste and M American oricirl ever
ssasved its terms would he invoked un 20
III Germany suddenly took advantage NJ
,AsH vhsn called upon 70 settle for sink
ne fhs American sailing ship William T.
gr,s early m the war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Philadelphia Forces
SHOW Fcverish Activity
Preparing for Trouble

FHlls1elphia. t'b. b. squad 81
ssh' marines commanded by corpora
'ahn thc Philadelphia navy yard early
''h an loft for Tuckct"n. ~ j.. to
saerd tho German wireless plant there
'e'trish activity on the 10 battieships
Tho Atlantic Reserve Fleet ~ tho
."'> yard began today on receipt Of or
''s from Secretary Daniels that tho
.te' Do prepared for immediate service
~ f'c' " expected 60 be ready by to-
borrow
me guard ~ armed marines patrollinr
~ piers where the self.interned Ger.
- auxiliary cruisers prinz Eitel
'sdrieh and Kronprins Wilhelm are
.n'pfsd. was materially Increased today
'"a all visitors were refused admit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
German Emperor Visits
Bulgarian King, Who
Is iii at POestyn

London, Feb. 5.-The German Empe-
ror. according to a Reuter- despatch from,
Amsterdam, left his headquarters on
Friday with a large suite and visited the
Bulgarian King at Poestyn. where the
Bulgarian monarch is undergoing medi-
cal treatment. The two rulers conferred
privately for several hours and the Ger
man Emperor returned to headquarters
Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Page Holds Long
Conferences on Monday
with A. J. BalfOur

London, Feb. 5.-Walter II. Page, the
American ambassador, had a conference
lasting a full hour with A. j. Bafour.
the foreign secretary, at the foreign Of
flee today and later another conference
lasting more than an hour occurred at
the American embassy between the Span
ish ambassador and Ambassador Page
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Marconi Wireless
Organization at the
Disposal of L. S.

New YORK, Feb. 5.-The MarcoW
Wireless co. Of America will In the
event of an emergency place its entire
organization at the governments dis
posal. it amour ced in a telegram to-
day to President Wilson from Edward
]. Naiiy. general manager.
The equipment includes nigh power
stations at Marion and Chatham. Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
German Vessels in
Philippine Harbors
Are Seized Monday

at Cebu, including the Princess Alice AZ
the same time the American destroyer
Chauncev seized the three German
steamers ut Zamboanga.
The seizures were made by naval ON
GERS at the request Of customs authorities
who regarded attempts to destroy Ger
man vessels in Philippine harbcrs ms
wanton and laWless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

Washington, Feb. 5.-President Will
son today issued a proclamation under
the authority Of the recent shipping
act, prohibiting American shipowners
from transferring their vessels to any
other registry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
South America Waits
To Confer with u. S.
ON German Note

1870 laayiro, Brasn' Fob. The note OF
protect which Brattl will dispatch 10 Ger
naui n answer 60 her declaration OF an
restricted submarine war ha. been com
fsled but Win not be sent uhth atter an
.stbapv. m yie@s hetSeen some ~ tho
Amer. an s,vernrenta President Wen
sssla, ur.y uin summon. . special meet
ne Id the cabinet 10 discuss the situation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

lance to the yard. The battleships North
Dakota and Kansas shifted their posi-
tons In the navy yard basin to within
loo yards of the informed ships
All the employees of the government
arsenals here we're compelled today to
show identification cards on entering the
mimi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
All II German Ships
at Manila Are Crippled,
Say Customs Officers

Manila, Feb. 5.-Customs officers.
aided by navy experts have discovered
that every one ot the II German ships
anchored here ha>" been extensively
damagd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Expect Brazil Reply to
Be in | Harmony withU.S.

fsH.r. tyb g. -Houtsra Uto Jaueir1
correspondent says there h. reason to he
lsss 80, repiy ~ the brazilian govern
NET iu the ,lermnn note rospe ting ma
N' stffAru viii he in harmony with the
su.tlHt tf the United states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
EARL OF HARRINGTON
PASSES AWAY AT DERRY

London, Feb. 5.-Charles Augustus
Stanhopo. eighth earl Of Harrington.
died at Ell Naston Castle, Derby, today.
He was 73 years old. He was one Of
the largest land owners in England.
He was aide de camp to the King and
commander OF the South Derbyshire
battalion of the Home Guard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

that the American Line steamship St.
Louis would not sail today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

Washington, Feb. "a resolution en-
dorsing President Wilson's action III sew
ering diplomatic relations with Germany
was introduced in the Senate today by
Senator Stone, chairman of the foreign
relations committee, emphasizing the
Presidents desire to maintain peace.
The resolution recited the severance OF
diplomatic relations with Germany and
concluded by declaring that the Senate
approves the action taken by the Presi-
dent as set forth in his address to Con-
gress.''
Senator Stone requested that the reso-
luton go over for day under the rules
for action tomorrow and it was agreed
to without debate.
Republican Senate leaders, among them
Lodge Gallinger and Smoot, were con-
suited and the Republicans will support
the endorsement.
Text of Resolution
The text of the resolution follows:
Whereas the President has, for the
reasons stated in his address delivered
to the Congress in joint session on Feo
3, 1917, several diplomatic relations with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06

Chinese government has contracted
with Siems-Carey Co. of ST. Paul for
construction of an additional 500 miles
OF railway
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-06
Wilson Prohibits
Transfer of Vessels
AMERICAN SHIPOWNERS MUST NOT
TURN SHIPS TO OTHER REGISTRY

In Proclamation He Fin DIS National Emergency
Exists and Points to P assing of Vessels to For
eign Trade from Viii Oh They Cannot Be Re-
called
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
TO RELIEVE SHORTAGE.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16. = The railroad war board has recommend ed to the government 400 commod- ities which should be refused transportation in order to relieve the freight congestion for essen tial war materials.
 Give us your next order for trans Fer work or coal. Juneau Transfer Company. Phone 48
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
It Is Occupied by the Epis- copaI Mission Natives at the Town of
 Nenana.
WILL VISIT CAPITAL
List of the Episcopal Mis- Sions in Alaska and Where They Are
 Located.

Right Rev. P. T. Rowe, bishop of Alaska for the past 22 years, and a pioneer in the Alaska work, leaves for the outside on the Mariposa, and expects to continue to Washington, D. C., to secure title for the Epis- copal native mission included in the government townsite reservation at Nenana.
 Bishop Rowe established the mission in 1905, and the Nenana townsite was declared a reserva- ton by the government in 1916. The Native village is now adjoining the part of the city in which the white population lives. | Bishop Rowe has received assur- ances from prominent people and government officials that they will aid him in securing title, and the protection of the rights of the mis- sion
 1 At the present time in Alaska there are Episcopal missions as fol | lows:
 Among white people-Sitka, Jul neau, Douglas and vicinity, Skag way, Cordova, Chitina, Kennecott Valdez, Seward, Anchorage, Fair banks and Nome.
 Among natives-Fort Yukon, Cir cle City, Nenana, Anvik, Poin Hope, Cinema, Allakaket, Salchaket Panama Crossing, Stevens Village.
 Among white people and native -Ketchikan, Wrangell, Panama ant Eagle
 Renewing Acquaintances.
 Since his arrival in Juneau th' Bishop has been kept busy meet ing old friends. He has beer stopped at almost every step on tn, street by pioneer miners who hay, mushed over the trails, and ovel the waste places of the interior be fore there were any trails, ant "siwashed" with him and met hin in the crude roadhouses. The diff terent experiences of the Bishop il Alaska, his sayings as repeated b, pioneer Alaskans, and his broat | dllu III IHC ldC6 0 trying hardships and difficulties form an interesting chapter of Alas ka history.
 r The Episcopal Mission has twt hospitals in Alaska, one at For Yukon and the other at Tana, eacf costing $20,0OO and maintained practically in the wilderness, eacf having a staff off one physician ant two nurses. Bishop Rowe said thes, hospitals were the only purely be nevolent ones in Alaska, since they were maintained by the mission without expense to the Territory The Bishop expressed himself a. greatly pleased with the work o the Juneau church.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
BREAD CARDS USED
 TO HOUSEWIVES IN THE FRENCH CAPITAL

PARIS, Nov. 16. = Bread cards ahve been issued to the housewives or Paris. though the regime has not yet been instituted. The ration which was fixed at pound per day per Head by the preceding Minis ter of Provisions. will probably not exceed half pound per head. Bulgaria, whose principal resources are agricultural allows a pound a day. Bread rations to civilians in belligerent and neutral countries to date are as follows:
 Bulgaria, 16 ounces; Denmark. 10 ounces; Germany, 9 ounces; Au- stria, 9 ounces; Sweden SH ounces; Switzerland, ounces; Italy, 8 ounces; England (families) 8 ounces; England (restaurants), 7h ounces; Turkey, ounces.
 Bread is made in Germany of four containing 94 per cent. of wheat, in Austria the flour is 90 per cent, while S5 per cent. is used in France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
CHRISTIAN ORDER IS STARTING A DRIVE
 FOR A LARGE SUM

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-Plans for the nationwide drive for the big fund with which, through the Young Mems Christian Association, the needs of the American soldiers and sailors will be met, have been an nounced at the international head quarters of the Association in this city. The drive began November II and will close November 19 The sum to be raised is $35 5000, ,000 Every state, city, town and rural district will contribute to the raising of the fund, the amount of which was fixed by a national conference recently held in this city, composed of representative men from all parts )f the United States
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
NEW ADDITION TO THANE FAMILY IS
 REPORT RECEIVED

Word has been received in Ju neau that a new arrival has arrived at the home of Arthur Thane, . nephew of B. L. Thane, now residing near Seattle. Arthur Thane ST. and a nephew of B. L. Thane, was recently appointed purchasing agent for the British government for the Pacific Coast, with headquarters at San Francisco, and his picture was run in the pictorial news service oi last Saturdays Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-16
PLANS UNDER WAY
 TO KEEP FAMILIES
 OF SOLDIERS HEALTHY

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16.-"To keep the soldiers family in state of health and efficiency during his absence" is the aim of the Home Service department of the Red Cross, now being established on the Pacif- c coast. Charles J. O'Connor, direc- tor of civilian relief for this terri ,ory announced this here today. An Institute of Home Service will be held here from next Tuesday until December 15 at which workers will be trained along this line.