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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-16
CUBAN RESURRECTION
WORRIES WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Feb l6.---Reports to the
State Department from American Minister
Gonzales that the revolution in Cuba is
spresdiDE nprit the eastern section to all
portions of the island were received with
grave concern today. The revolutionsts are
plentifully supplied with ammunition the
American Minister reported, and minor
clashes have taken place on the outskirts OF
Havana.
What action is to be taken by the Ameri-
can Government in the event of the reyo-
luton getting beyond the control Of the
NJ the State Department The War Depart
ment officially announced that it believes
"hands-off" policy should be pursued.
The revolution is one along purely racial
and political lines, War Department officials
point out and Secretary Baker is said to
feel that. with the American munition ship
ments now on the way, the Government
forces will be found capable Of quelling any
and all disorder
Ten thousand rifles have been shipped to
the Cuban authorities from the Springfield
Mass arsenal. Ten thousand gun sings
and bayonets are on their way from the
Rock Island arsenal and 20 900 rounds Of
ammunition have been sent from the Frank
ford Arsenal at Philadelphia.
The State Department had reports today
that many persons of high rank are in
terested in the revolt and that there is no
lack or cash IN hampering revolutionary
activities. Virtually all the sugar refineries
on the eastern coast, from which the United
States receives the ma jor part of its sugar
supply, have been closed down and their
employees have either fed or Joined the
revolutionary forces.
The Navy Department announced that
an American gunboat has penetrated the
harbor at Santiago and anchored Just Off
the city, indicating that the harbor had
not been mined as announced by the
leaders OF the revolution. All Is quiet at
Santiago. the gunboat commander reports.
The name OF the gunboat is kept secret by
the naval authorities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-16
CONCERT FOR KEARNEY SCHOOL
Parents and Pupils Enjoy Orchestra at
Recreation Center

Community spirit in the neighborhood
on the northern fringe of the Tenderloin
was strengthened last night when 500
parents of pupils at the Kearney School
Sixth street and Fairmount avenue. and
the children themselves crowded the new
recreation center at Eighth and Green
streets to listen to a concert by members
OF the Philadelphia symphony Orchestra.
1t was something new for the children.
a concert of this sort. They listened in
polite silence and then appauded with
vigor. Miss Silverman, a teacher in the
Kearney School. talked briefly on the neces-
sity of developing the community spirit,
and Director Mason. of the Board of
Recreation, also spoke. A festival fol-
lowed by dancing, will he held next Thurs
day night.
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JUVENILE CASES CONTINUED
Today's List Postponed in Absence OF
Judges

Juvenile Court cases listed for today were
continued until next Tuesday, court at
tsches being unable TO procure a Municipal
Court Judge to sit today.
President Judge Brown left the city yes
terday morning for a ten-day vacation at
Hot Springs, Va, and II was understood
Judge Gilpin or Judge Wheeler would pre-
side In the Domestic Relations and Juvenile
Courts during his absence. Judge Wheeler
heard list Of domestic relations cases yes
tercay at Twenty-first and Race streets.
but today had 10 resume the hearing OF civil
cases called In room $40, City HAIL Judge
Cnpiu~i& engaged N the criminal division
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-16
CRANK TRIES TO SEE MORGAN
Visitor to Financier's Offices Held for
Observation

NEW YORK, Feb. ia man describing
himself as Mahon Crawley. twenty-four
years old, a clerk. was arrested in the
offices OF ]. p. Morgan & Co, after acting
suspiciously. When he was arraigned his
demeanor was such that the magistrate
ordered him held for observation.
The man professed a desire 10 see j. p
Morgan. who was out at the time Crawley
says he came here year ago from At
lanta. Ca.
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REVOLUTION WILL END
If PRESIDENT RESIGNS

SANTIAGO, Cuba, Feb 16.--If President
Menoca will resign and let Vice President
Verona assume the duties of Chief Magis-
trate all insurgent operations will immedi-
stely cease, American Consul Griffith was
informed today by the military governor of
Santiago.
The military governor has informed r.
Merrill Griffith. the American consul here.
that the military forces in Guantanamo had
Joined the revolutionary movement. He also
said that n similar situation prevailed at
Mayari and Baracoa.
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FOUR MORE SHIPS
SUNK BY U-BOATS
Total of Vessels Destroyed Ill
Since Resumption of U-Boat
War February 1

LONDON, Feb. 10. - Four more ships
were reported sunk by Lloyd's up to noon
today, bringing the victims of German sub
marines in the barred zone waters UP to
III since the U-boat war was resumed on
February l.
The four destroyed ships were the Brit
ish steamship Longscar, 2777 tons; the
British steamship Greenland, 1883 tons; the
sailing vessel Percy Roy, 10 tons, and
trnwler.
The dispatch announcing the sinking Of
the Greenland said that all members of her
crew were saved.
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Governors Guests of Maryland Society

WILMINGTON. Del, Feb 16.--In the
Hotel du Pont last night the Maryland So
ciety of Delaware held its annual dinner.
Governors John G Townsend, .Ir., Of Della
ware, and Emerson G. Harrington, OF Mary
land; Senator Josiah .. Wolcott and Judge
Victor b. Woolley. OF the Federal Court
were the special guests and made the ad-
dresses city Solicitor Daniel q. Hastings
president of the society presided at the
dinner.
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War Clouds Lift;
Berlin Shifts POIicy
Continued from PAGE One

Continued from PAGE Ono
might indicate a decided change in the de-
flant German attitude toward the interests
of the United States. but the majority,
however, held little hope that the optimistic
change would be long-lived.
Aggravating incidents continue to accu-
mulate, but the President. his advisers say,
will hold to his avowed purpose OF moving
deliberately in every step he takes.
When he goes before Congress to ask
authority to protect American lives and
property--a move believed inevitable and
a matter of not many days-the President
wants to feel that the entire country will
back his action.
In this connection the prevailing ques-
tion in Washington is, What is the Presi-
dents idea Of an overt act, such would
warrant his going before Congress?"
The President feels that when the time
comes. whether marked by some single act,
or whether marking merely the end OF the
country's patience over a series of acts. he
will feel" it, the country will feel it,
the world will feel IL and all will know
that 'the time has arrived.
FOOD CRISIS NEAR
In the meantime the most Immediately
vexatious matter is that of economic condi-
tions that are rapidly growing worse, as a
result Of the indirect blockade OF American
ports
higher at eastern seaboard terminals and
the nations expert railway men admittedly
in a quandary over this situation, il is
felt a. solution to this problem must come
soon. incidentally some officials pointed
out today that this matter may carry
in It the potential call from the country
that drastic action be taken.
They said that If the conditions now ex-
isting continued much longer food short
ages might result in many sections. Should
this result come and if it is as far-reach-
ing and as serious as is feared in some
quarters, it is believed any peace propa ganda
no matter how widely effectively dis
semnated, will go down under weight of
demand for relief from the threatened food
shortage
RAILROADS PLANS
II became known today positively for the
first time that the Government asked for
the present investigation by thirty railway
heads into shipping conditions and the re-
laton of the German U-boat campaign to
eastern terminals congestion. q.
This investigation has broadened into
discussion of detailed plans for protection of
the seaboard railway lines OF the country
lection Of Atlantic seaboard lines. The
matter of protecting Pacific coast lines, it
is stated, will next be taken up.
Plans for protection OF tunnels railway
bridges and important mountain railway
passes have, heretofore, been discussed only
in brief.
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Threats to Burn Lancaster Barns

MARIETTA, Pa, Feb. 16.-Grave fear is
being expressed by farmers of Lancaster
County, especially In the vicinity OF Para
disc, who have received letters threatening
that their barns will be fired. During the
last four weeks there have been six large
barn fires In that section all OF incendiary
origin and about midnight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-16
Accused of Misusing the Mails

READING. Pa, Feb. 16.--Charged wiz
sending prohibited matter through the mai
to a woman in this city, Arthur l.. Brow
twenty-eight years old, who says he can
here from Philadelphia and who aecordln1
to the police signed some missives as "Dla'
mon Joe ex-Mayor of Chinatown" W.
arrested here today by Postal Inspector Gip'
bons. The woman in the case is Mrs. Dora
s., Beck Brown was held for hearln9
before Commissioner Maltzberger
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RAILROADS PLANS
Wife of Oil Magnate Paralysis Victim

TITUSVILLE, Pa, Feb, 16.-Mrs Kate
Seep, wife OF Joseph Seep, millionaire pur-
chasing agent of the National Transit Com
pany, subsidiary of the Standard Oil
Company, died suddenly at the family home
here last night Of paralysis. The husband
and nine children survive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-16
us. WARSHIPS OFF
FOR CUBAN PORTS
Havana Reports Washing
ton Move to Cope. With
Revolt Against Menocal
GUNBOAT AT CIENFUEGOS
Moral Effect of American Ships
Presence Quiets Revolu-
tionary Centers
HAVANA, Feb, 16.

HAVANA, Feb. I6.
Government troops today broke and
scattered a force Of revolutionists led
by Captain Sanchez Del Portal, a Span
ish soldier Of fortune, who has thrown
In his lot with the liberals. The rebels
were defeated in a series of clashes.
General Emilio Nunez, Vice President
elect, returned to Havana with the word
that Santa Clara province has been
pacified. Militia enlistments begar this
morning.
HAVANA Feb. 16.--Cnited States war
ships are proceeding for Cuban ports
Havana. Santiago. Nuevtas and Glen
fuegos--to be ready in case the Cuban
revolution gets beyond control of President
Menocal's Administration, it was reported
here today. In addition, a United states
Sunboat has reached Cienfuegos. and the
moral effect OF its presence has promoted
quiet in the district.
The Cuban cruiser Patriot sailed for the
eastern province today laden with sup
plies for the Government troops there.
Quiet apparently prevailed throughout the
republic today. There is a distinct feeling
of optimism on the part of the Presidents
supporters that the rebel band will soon
be dispersed.
President Menocal. however is taking no
chances The Mardi Gras one of Havana's
big carnival weeks, was called off today
by Government decree. The President is
sued proclamation, pledging protection
TO all men Of all parties 80 long as they
remained peaceful.
The veterans association. which corre-
sronds to the American G.. 4. r.. issued an
appeal to its members today to sustain the
Government OF President Menocal.
Washington dispatches saying the Unit
cd States will not intervene have done
much to strengthen the administration.
Enrique Maza, a Havana newspaper man.
and charged with being one of the prime
movers in the revolt, has been captured at
Cruces and is now being brought to
Havana. Havana jails were filled today
with city and interior prisoners rounded up
In the weeks activities. The Havana staff
OF the Herald de Cuba. accused Of being
implicated in the rebellion, was released
and later rearrested.
Ell Mundo comments bitterly on the revo-
luton today 1t edltorialy terms the
movement shameful, Incorporate and in
opportune."
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BELGIAN RELIEF
SHIPS WILL Sal
Six Vessels to Leave Br;t;.
Ports as Berlin Lift. I
Ban
MAY ASK SAFE-CoNDyrc,

,,.u-,. LONDON, Feh :.
Following the announcement tha,
% l%Gan rehel WORKERS in Belgium wa,,e
allowed by the German autbos,,,w would ~
main. belief was expressed toda.s 10
six ships laden with supplies 1a mat
gians which have been held 80, 'ne b
ports would sail at once W IN briti1
II is possible, however. that
be made to obtain safe-cond,,. enot m4I|
ships from Germany before tbev ,. LOT ti
their cargoes of foodstuffs az tbs, VIII
pass through the barred zone 'eS nave III
The British Government. vh,o, X
Interested in the relief work IN eenU
and northern France. has nndon beleiu1
ton suggestions for the reorgar,.o.a''der .aaa'derr<
the work IL is understood that Nons raass ~
tlonS nave been made TO the Amorie.s 'eI"a~ ~
Department upon this question va" statc|
Reuter- dispatch from The H..
the German Legation there sfa,." mN'
Germany is permitting American.,s 'nH
tnue relief work in Belgium ana eoh-,
france An Official note to this efYec, q
legation states. was addressed on ~, u4
10 to the controller of mtri,io eoruaiy
Furthermore. the American Minis, won
Brussels was given the opportunitv ~ ~
ticpate in the central managemen, o,It
nutrition work. VI we
The German authorities further ds,,.i
the legation states. that in the fu,,ra "a ~
the past. they would he willing 10 ,ca.s-a
to every demand of the comm,ss,e" sos ~
relief in Belgium w.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.--Form,l N. =. <
for the care taken by the American ~ Il
bassy in Berlin of British prisoners ~ ~
In German hands have been conveysa 81
Secretary Lansing by Sir Cecil Spring' 'p,,'
the British Ambassador. The British e.
bassador also presented to SECRETARY "a
sing a note from his Government wh,..
concerns the reorganization of the rs,,-3
work in Belgium. It's exact nature -.
not disclosed. w
Announcement was made on Februarx 4 (
that the Relief Commission had notified ~ /
German authorities that its representatv.<4
would be withdrawn from Belgium srs4
northern France This step was taker MI
reply to an order from the German autbcri 4
ties that Americans must depart, leav,r.|
only few of their representatives beaa.S
by the American Minister. Brand WhitJorL.
This order was said by the commisslo-4
to have been given by Baron Won ~
Lancken, Civil Governor of Brussels Az
receipt of this order the commission 49,
ranged for the immediate withdrawal NJ
all its representatives except a few vho
were to see to IL that the relief vort
should not be interrupted pending its trans
fer to another neutral organization.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-16
Mexican Border Blazes
After NelU Outra0es

being made to bring the bodies to Hachita.1
according to messages received from thers
today and large party of Columbus citi- z
zens will attend the triple funeral.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-16

"a WILMINGTON Del, Feb. 16--samuei
1rorn. tVepty-six years old. living In a
~ hcQee rwalioWs1 poison. BY the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-15
By ALINz THOMPSON

row for her home in Ellsworth, Wash
ington.
Mrs. Z. E. Waters viii be hostess to.
morrow for bridge in honor of Mrs
Harvey Wells Of Portland who came
Tuesday to join Mr.. Wells for several
days.
A number of matrons have been ask.
ed to greet Mrs. Wells, the greater part
of whom are old friends.
Laurence Hofer returned last night
from few days visit in Marshfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Gouley enter.
tanned several days ago with a charm.
ing dinner party in honor of Mrs. Gou-
ley's brother-in-law and sister, DR.. and
Mrs. Hugh Williamson Of Portland.
Their guests included group of mar
ried friends and also several little
playmates of Master Homer Gouley, Jr
who gathered to celebrate the foarth
anniversary of his birthday
An artistic array of yellow tulips
and candles decked the table arranged
for Mr.. and Mrs. Gouley's guests, while
decorations suggestive of Lincoln s
birthday and lovely cake adorned
the table placed in the breakfast room
for the little folks.
The guests were: Dr. and Mrs. Hugh
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-15
Shipping Man Protests.

Now Yorl. Feb 15-ffTf The eantain
aud row 90 the seboone- lyman NJ
Taw an of them Amer;cans from a lonc
line Of Amar;ean seafar;nc mon have ne
me-, roteet;on No tbo hall basSJ, demand.
al GeorSe w ! Green of tbe MARITIME
Fermentation comnapv owners of tbe
sahooIo- toSa,, 80
Tho vman N law wos snpk Tues.
dsv bv an Irstr;an submarine in tba
Mediterranean sea
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-15

Mrs. John J. Roberts and small
daughters, Helen and Mildred, viii
leave tonight for Palo Alto, California,
They will remain in the south for about
two months going later to Paso Robles.
During their sojourn in California lit
tie Miss Helen Roberts will attend a
private school in Palo Alto.
Much to the delight OF Mrs. Roberts,
her friend, Mrs. Percy Young of AL.
bany is in Pale Alto visiting her daugh-
Ter. Miss Isobel Young, who is attend
ing Stanford University, and will prob
ably be there all during her stay,
Mrs. Charles L. McNary presided
over a charming luncheon today, her
guests being about dozen prominent
matrons who are members of the host
esses club.
Luncheon was followed by an after.
noon over the bridge tables.
Mrs, Clifford Brown went to Port
land today for few days visit to her
parents, Mr.. and. Mrs. W. w. Brother
ton.
Mrs. S. A. Richardson, who has been
visiting her son and daughter-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Richardson, since
Christmas time, expects to leave tomor-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-15

Williamson and two children, Walter
and Josephine of Portland, Mr.. and
Mrs. David w. Eyre and David and
Rovena Eyre, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G.
Myers and children, Deryl and Maxine,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Belle and little
Dorothy Belle and Mr.. and Mrs. Ro-
meo Gouley and daughter, Katherine
Gouley.
DR.. and Mrs. Fred w. Vincent of
Pendleton are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Murphy for few days.
A formal reception will be given on
Saturday night by the faculty of the
Willamette University for the students
at Eaton hall.
The affair which is an annual event
will cali forth large throng of col.
lege folk.
Mrs. L. X. Page was hostess Tuesday
night when she entertained the mem
bers of the Z. o. T. club and a few
guests with an informal $500" party
at her residence on Cottage street.
The decorations were suggestive of
st. Valentine S day and the card favors
which were pretty heart shaped boxes
Of candy were won by Mrs E. M. Hoff-
nell, r. G. Bowersox, E. M. Hoffnell
and Mrs. Mary Hofer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-15
PROPAGANDA
ASSISTED BY PRESS CENSORSHIP
By carl w. Ackerman,
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent }

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
with Ambassador Gerard.)
Berne, via Paris, Feb. 15.-Ger-
many's censorship cut an important
"jOker" out of the text of the treaty
which German officials demanded that
American Ambassador Gerard sign, un-
der threat to hold American newspaper
correspondents as hostages.
That f'joker" does not show in Ber-
lin dispatches outlining the treaty, as
published in French newspapers here.
1t was:
"That German ships in American
harbors should not be forced to leave
unless safe conduct from Germany IS
enemies which would permit them to
return to Germany or to neutral
port"
Anti-American Propaganda.
The same strict German censorship
which has concealed real developments
in the empire and left untold active
anti-American propaganda therein, did
not permit an intimation of this
"joker" to slip out of the country.
It was after reading this stipulation
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-15

that Ambassador Gerard, as has been
related in previous United Press dis
patches from Berne, told Count Mont
gelas, for Transmission to Foreign See
rotary Zimmerman, that he would not
even consider the matter-and that he
would remain in Berlin until King
dom eomes if Germany carried out her
threat 10 hold Americans as hostages.
Exeision Of this provision from the
text of the treat is another example of
the strictness of the German censorship
which for months has refused 20 pass
real developments to America. Some
of these developments have included:
Anti-Ameriean speeches in the reich
stag.
Anti-Wilson and anti-Gerard propa-
ganda, financed by prominent German
leader.
4 Fiery attacks by Stressemann and
Won Heydebrand on the president.
Frequent statements Of army and
navy officials that the United States
"might as well enter the war, because
the nation was unneutral."
Say Amer1cans Exc1taDle.
The foreign office attitude just be.
fore we left Berlin was that Americans
were very "exeitable'' and if Germany
could control all dispatches for a few
days, Americans would forget all
about the submarine blockade and
bring pressure on President Wilson to
remain neutral"
Before Ambassador Gerard and See
retary Joseph C. Grew left Berlin, Ger
man officials requested them not to al
low newspapermen accompanying the
embassy staff to telegraph regarding
Berlin developments, except news
which the Berlin censor might approve.
Cartoons in the German illustrated
papers daily picture President Wilson
selling munitions to the allies over the
counter of country store-and taking
orders from John Bull. There are
many variations of this theme.
Munitions Output Doubled.
Since Field Marshal Won Hindenburg
has been in command, the output of
munitions in Germany has been
doubled.
Every possible human being is work
ing on war supplies for the western
front.
Hindenburg s dream of a separate
peace with Russia is dwindling. But
Germany is united in the expected
great offensive this year. Officials say
it is the last chance to win or lose;
when it is over the socialist peace lead
ers will again force themselves for
ward.
Wilson Misrepresented.
Special envoys have advised Ger
many that President Wilson "repre-
sents financial and munitions inter
ests'' and that congress, on the other
hand; representing the people, will not
support war.
The German people believe President
Wilson pro-ally,
The German press departments-that
is the propaganda agencies-have, for
months, centered efforts on convincing
America that war is terrible. The
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-15
ACKERMAN TELLS

his win, and despite urgent requests
for permission TO leave.
Germany is now similarly treating
American eonsuls. None have reached
Berne since the arrival of the embassy
train, although the American legation
at Berne was advised from the
Spanish embassy in Berlin that Amer
leans had expressed a desire 70 leave.
Germany's hostility toward America
is not new.
Women Are Searched.
Weeks ago Ambassador Gerard vigor.
ously complained to the foreign office
that the Germans were searching the
wives Of American consuls at the
border.
At Warnemunde alone, the wives of
three prominent officials were lately
stripped, bathed and examined intern
ally because they were suspected of
carrying documents.
Because the military is supreme, and
because it has adopted this general at
titude, the foreign office is powerless.
American officials who have been in
Berlin hold Foreign Secretary Alfred
Zimmerman responsible for many of
the anti-American plans.
At the foreign office Immediately
after America broke relations with
Germany, Zimmerman, in talking con-
fidentially to newspaper correspond
ents, showed bitter and nervous atti.
tude against President Wilson and
America, surprising all present.
1t was then that he declared Ger.
many would not stop in her course and
was determined to go ahead and win
the war with her submarines.