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The Washington herald., 1917-03-01
GERMAN-MEXICANPACT
FOR WAR AGAINST U.S..
BAREDBYGOVERNMENT
BARES
PLOT DETAILS
MAKE War and Peace To-
gether," Berlin Urges
in Proposal.

Grave concern was apparent in diplo-
matte circles last night over reports
reaching Washington which outlined a
general understanding between Germany,
Mexico and Japan, inimical to the United
States. While official Washington fatty
refused to discuss the reports, 1t was
stated on high authority that they "were
not surprising" 1t was known that the
diplomatic service Of the United States
has for some time been sending to WASH
ington confidential reports indicating a
situation in Mexico which was threat
ening
Since the PROPOSAL of First Chief Car
ranza for general embargo on all goods
to Europe as a means of hating the
European war. it has been apparent in
Washington that Mexican and German
interests were working in close co-opera-
uon. There was no effort to disguise the
anxiety of administration officials over
tonight's reports.
Omcials Are Silent.
The White House, the State Depart
ment. the Mexican Embassy and the
Japanese Embassy all declared fiatly that
they had no official informa ton on the
subject. They declined to discuss the
subject. 1t was clear. however. that the
matter was in the minds of all official
Washington, and that the administration
had already taken steps to meet lust
such a situation.
The instructions sent to the German
Minister to Mexico, Won Eckharft, by
the German Foreign Secretary, DR.. Alfred
Zimmerman, from Berlin, as given out
last night by the Washington govern
ment, read:
Berlin, January 1s 1917
&, "On the first OF February we intend 10
begin submarine warfare unrestricted. In
spite of this, It Is our Intention TO en-
desvor to keep neutral the United States
of America
IF this attempt Is not successful, we
propose an alliance on the following basis
with Mexico:
That We shall make war together and
together make peace
I'VE shall give general financiaf SUD-
port, and 1t is understood that Mexico is
to reconquer the lost territory in New
Mexico, Texas, and Arizona
The details are left to you for settle
ment.
You are intrusted to inform the Presi-
dent of Mexico of the above in the great
est confidence as soon as it is certain that
there will be an outbreak Of war with the
United States.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-01
TEUTONS EXPECT
WAR WITH U. S,
Empire Prepared for Actual
Clash with America at
Any Time.
tiOnaI News Service.)

(By the International News Service.)
Berlin, Feb. 2S.-Declaration of war on
Germany by the United States would be
no surprise to the German people. 1t is
no exaggeration to say that they look
for It and would be rather surprised IL
it did not come sooner or later. They are
convinced that President Wilson is de-
termined to throw the full weight Of the
United States into the scales on the side
of the allies.
This nationwide sentiment was mani
fest today as the German people "di-
gested" the speech of the chancellor in
the Reichstag yesterday. 1t was the
first time in Mr.. Won Bethmann- Holl-
weg's career that he voiced criticism of
Americas attitude in this war For two
and half years, he had been constantly
under the fire of his opponent, the "Tir-
pttzites," for catering to America" His
change of front, caused by President Will
sons action in breaking off diplomatic
relations with Germany, is one of the
most important occurrences of the war
From his speech, the people deduced
that he Is prepared to hear at any mo-
ment that the United States has declared
war. and that he wished to prepare the
nation for that eventuality. Study of
the public mind discloses that the chan
cellor even overrated the Importance at
tached to such an outcome by the ma
ton at large. The feeling here appears
to be that America has done cher worst"
and could damage Germany no more
fully, were she aligned actively against
her.
Meanwhile, the radical anti-American
party. with Tirpitz as the invisible lead
er, and Count Won Reventlow as open
spokesman, is eagerly looking for just
that eventuality. This expectation is
shared by the personnel of the navy. War
with America would mean the removal of
tne last barriers to the U-boat campaign,
these men feel, and the submarine could
sweep every part of all oceans, causing
havoc unconflned.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-01
LEYLAND LINE VESSEL
WRECK OFF ENGLAND?
Reports Say Vessels Compass Had
Been Tampered With.

Newport News, Va, Feb. 2s.-while the
British censorship eliminated the place
and details, a report received here to.
night said the Leyland Line steamer
Leysian. stock transport, is a wreck
somewhere on the coast Of England.
The report said that the vessels conn
pass had been tampered with and this
caused the ship to lose her course and
ground The Leysian carried horses
from this port for Avonmouth and should
have been on her return voyage when
lost. There were number Of Americans
aboard but all are reported to have been
saved
The Washington herald., 1917-03-01
DEBATE CHOKED OFF
AND MEASURE PUSHED
TO IMMEDIATE TEST
Capital Becomes Liquorless November
Only Hope Of "Wets" Is that Wilson
Will Refuse to Sign.

Saloons and liquors ssIad of Washington bnnns
November when the House last night passed Sheppard prohibition
Ibal by a of 273 to 1877.
The drastic rule that has been brought House m years
accomplish the William Jennings BRYAN obd
te have the bill reported without amendments
When that the wes prepared uter there
hastily gathered conference of District Committee
and substitute resolution replace the original offered BY
Representative Garrett
ALL DEBATE CHOKED OFF.
The rule choked off all debate only resolution TO reoomt
the bill order No amendments could be no discussion Of
the merits Of the bill permitted.
Wet leaders last night based their hope defeating Legislation
upon President Wilson
Only discussion the
mtted and Representative Gisn of Massachusetts,
in urging the defeat of the Sheppard BILL He said sT
MAJORITY FRIGHTENED.
The distinguished member from California apparently fs.ni
he major,y IN ihn Hssre - -
When that the organization of the
margin of then the influence of the
Der from California looms large The leaders, God appear
have caPiulad and the purchase of drink the will
become matter of adventure and
DENOUNCES DRY" BILL
mo fiction reports tell
of the of officers the Everglades
the district of North Carolina endeavong suppress the
operations of moonshiners and bootlesgers
This bill will the manufacture of liquor the kitchen closet
box. and beer be brewed the House Office Building
1T will take larger standing than that recently authorized
General Scott American rights have rigid
of this rule and deny the right purchase liquor District 10
all residents and Congressional patrons"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-01

between Germany and Japan" the letter
continues.
please call to the attention of the
President of Mexico that the employment
Eof ruthless submarine warfare now prom
ises 10 compel Enslard 20 make peace in
a few months"
The basis for the whole plan. and the
chief allurement held out to Mexico for
her participation, was the assertion that
unrestricted U-boat warfare would force
England to her knees within a few
months" and that Germany, victorious,
would divide the spoils with her allies.
present and prospective.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-01
D. C. GUARDS BACK
Militiamen Return with Men.
agerie of Pets.

With five Texas canaries. one Angora
goat. two Civet cats, a number OF dogs.
lizards. horned toads, rattlesnakes. and
a menagerie Of other animals. the Dis
trict natlithmen last night arrived at
Rosslyn, Va. singing. Home. Sweet
Home"
One might infer that a circus train pull
ed in, but it was far from that. In
stead, three sections carrying train loads
of seasoned soldiers ready to meet the
strongest foe, If needs be. rolled in.
Bronzed from their service on the bor-
der. in fighting shape. in the best of
health. and happy to be home once more,
the first section, carrying Companies A.
B, c, and d. Third Infantry, compris-
ing S23 men and 10 officers, arrived in
the Potomac yards at 1O:3S last night.
The second section came at 1l:l5 and
the third at las o'clock. In the second
section was the Second Battalion. with
2s9 men and 10 officers, and In the third
was the Third Battalion. with 80 men
and 10 officers. machine guns, and 3
horses.
Troops sleep I'm Cars.
The troops slept in the cars last night
and will detrain early this morning and
march to Fort Myer where they will
occupy the vacant artillery barracks. Of
ficers' quarters will be established In
the empty band quarters. The men hope
to be mustered out within several days.
Few citizens knew of the exact time
of arrival Of the militiamen, and there
were but several friends on hand to ex-
tend a welcome. Large crowds had gath
cred at Rosslyn earlier in the evening.
but when the hour grew late and there
was no sign OF the arrival of the trains,
the crowd dispersed, thinking that the
men would not be in before morning.
Reception in store.
But the boys need not feel dIsheart-
ened because Of such an apparently cold
welcome last night There IL a roush.g
reception in store for them. They will
be greeted by a demonstration In which
the public win participate; they win be
banqueted and feasted by fraternities,
clubs, and organizations until they win
perhaps be tired out.
Imedlately upon arriving. all OF tbs
militiamen turned in and took a needed
sleep following their long trip. The only
sign of activity was in the mess cars.
CONTINUED on PAGE rouR
The Washington herald., 1917-03-01
GERMANS PUSH AHEAD
in MOLDAVIAN ASSAULT
Capture 300 Prisoners and Eleven
Machine Guns in Drive.

The outstanding military event Of the
last thirty-six hours was the sudden re-
sumption by the Teutons of their drive
against the Russo-Rumanian lines in
Moldavia- A series Of heights were taken
from the Russians. together with 1900
prisoners, eleven machine guns. and nine
mine throwers. The unexpected attack.
well prepared and strenuously carried
out as Berlin officially describes 1t, was
launched on both sides of the valputna
road.
The Petrograd war office admits the
reverse, though it is claimed that a coun-
ter-attack resulted In the recapture of
some of the positions
In the west the British, though in the
face Of more stubborn resistance. con-
tinued to close in on Bapaume. They are
now less than two miles from that i'm
portant town.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-01
DENoUNCES DRY" BILL.
SEVEN MINUTES OF DEBATE.

This speech of Representative Cal
livan's was the only one on the mer-
its of the bill, and his seven minutes
was secured only after an attempt to
choke him off wss frustrated by his
point OF order that quorum was not
present.
1t was apparent earlier in the day
that prolonged filibuster was immi-
nent unless opportunity was afforded
for full debate and separate votes on.
the various amendments.
When the rule was reported 70 I'D
House, the attempt of the "wets"
tilibuster was made apparent Rep
sentative CantriIl charged that
prohibition bill was the most cowardl
ly piece OF legislation ever written'
by an American Congress.
Chairman Henry. of the Rules
Committee, decried the hasty and rash
methods employed by the proponents
OF the bill to get a vote upon IL
He declared that the prohibition
hp overturned all the principles Of
dehsocrsey and the principle for
switch American RevoIutionists had
fought-thc right of self-government.
They tell ass he said, shat a pro-
hibition wave is sweeping the coun-
try, but there is noShssson why Il
should sweep away the resses OF n,en
and every democratic prinoisle> =
Shortly after this speech Of fhe|
chairman of the Rules Committee, the
dry" members met and adopted Al
resolution presented by Represents-
tive Garrett, Of ~--7sssee.
This resolution was presented to
the House and Immediately precipi-|
tated a parliamentary tangle. Repre-
sentative Fitzgerald. of New York.
Immediately sought division Of the
question involved in the substitute
rule. "A
The speaker at nrst agreed that =
CONTINUED on PAGE rwo
The Washington herald., 1917-03-01
Three Nations to Unite Forces Moment
II Wilson Abandons Attitude of Strict
Neutrality, Report Says
NO SECRET TO THE PRESIDENT
White House Has Official Document Proving
Duplicity of the Recently Departed
German Ambassador
German Ambassador
international News seryieel


New York Feb -Sensaonal details of amazing diplomatic
by Germany aimed forming military and political alliance with Japan
and Mexico the United States the abandoned
her neutrality made known today by thoroughly reliable
pn entertained outbreak
substantial early 1916 when General be left Mexico for
Toxic mission for General Canza Since Mexico
City. Toxic and Berlin said have been diplomatic
Mexican diplomats
Germany, countries being formally at
The Washington herald., 1917-03-01


Japan's recent establishment OF
ammunition plants on Mexican. soil
is believed to have been the chief
> externally evident result of these
communications. -
T. Besides Gen. Iturbide, the chief
figure in the drama of intrigue, are
said to have been Count Won Bern
storff, dismissed German Ambassa-
dor, now en- route home on the
Frederic VIII, and the German
Minister in Mexico City, Won Eek
hardt.
An important diplomatic document
signed by the German secretary for
foreign affairs, DR.. Alfred thinner
mann, revealing the essential points
of the proposed alliance and leaving
the details to Minister Won Eckhardt,
has been in the hands of President
Wilson since the diplomatic break
with Germany, the informant of the
international News Service AYERS.
Awaits Amer1ca's Act.
The entire plan was not to be divulged
officially to Carranza and through him
to Japan, until the United States aban-
doned her neutrality. If it should take
that step.
Public opinion has been carefully pre-
pared for a conciliatory German policy
toward Japan japanese statesmen and
Fytthl bn han hav
busy "cultivating' public opinion in the
japanese Empire for a resumption of
friendly relations with Germany
Most amazing of this comprehensive
campaign appears. in the light of what Is
known tonight the recent threatening
speech by DR.. Yienaga. foremost japanese
publicist and lecturer in this country. who
at dinner of the World Court Associa-
ton, frankly predicted that Japanese pub
lie opinion was likely to get beyond gov
ernmental control if American States
continue to enact legislation discremina-
tory against the Japanese.
In Germany. DIR. Bernhard Dernberg
who spent many months in this country
early in the war as a pro-German cam
paigner. only recently stated in an in
tervieg that President Wilson's principle
of nationalities as expressed in his Senate
Mexico and Arizona. to which, he said the
Mexicans were entitled on the basis of
that principle.
Tonight 1t was learned that the docu-
ment signed by Foreign Secretary Zim-
mermann. provided for the re-conquest by
Mexico, with financial aid to be rendered
by Germany, Of Texas, New Mexico anu
Arizona
Secretary Zimmermann's letter of in
struction to Minister Won Eckhardt, for
warded to the latter, it Is asserted,
by Count Won Bernstorff, was dated
January 10.
II announced that on February / Ger
many would begin unrestricted U-boat
warfare. "In spite of this" the letter
said, lit is our intention to endeavor to
keep neutral the United States of Amer
ica." -E
"But failing in this attempt" the for
elgn secretary added, Germany proposed
an alliance with Mexico:
THAT we shall make war together, and
together make peace"
This plan was to be communicated to
Gen. Carranza as soon as war between
the United States and Germany was GER
tain. o
"The President of Mexico. on his own
Initiative. shall communicate with Japan,
suggesting adherence at once to this plan.
and at the same time offer to mediate
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The Washington herald., 1917-03-01
3 U. s. CITIZENS
KILLED BY "SUB";
ACTION DELAYED
William Eva, California Man,
Also Lost Life in La
coma Disaster.
CONGRESS QUIBBLES ISSUE
White House Warns that President
May Assume Authority to
Protect Ships.
CONGRESS QUIBBLES ISSUE

New York, Feb. 2S.-Three Ameri-
cans lost their lives in the sinking Of
the Cunard liner Laconia BY a Ger
man submarine. William Eva, of
California, Is the. latest reported VIC
tim.
Announcement to this effect was
made BY the cunard Line officials
here tonight Eva was "a years old.
He was interested in mining proper
hes and served in the civil war On the
Union side, it was said.
While tension in the German crisis
approached the breaking point yester-
day. Congress continued its policy of
curtailing and denying to President
Wilson the full authority he had ask
ed for the assertion of American
rights on the high seas.
May Assume Authority.
Apparently unmoved by the in
creasing horror of the Laconia tras-
edy. the House and Senate continued
debate over various aspects of the
crisis. and determined fight to shear
the President of certain vital features
of the support he has requested show
ed itself in the open.
Administration ofiicials retaliated by
saying the President would assume the
authertty II Congress- declined to affirm
IT and rredscttd that before many DAYS
American ships. bearing American guns
and American gunners to defend their
rights, will be defying the periis of the
German submarine zone
The President will give Congress a rea-
sonable time to give him a tender of au-
thority. and then IL action is still blocked
he will proceed regardless.
Sum Up Teuton Acts,
Last night the administration took stock
of long line of actions by Germans
which. one by one, have been added to the
mass Of disputes that has stretched the
patience of this country These incidents
they declared. considered cumulativeIy,
would form the basis OF President Will
sons determination to protect American
commerce and American citizens on the
high seas. They were:
The violations OF American rights by
German submarines, eliminating In the
sinking Of the Cunarder Laconia, and the
death Of two American women. This was
accepted in administration circles as the
overt act' that would make the fateful
next step" imperative
The detention Of five American consular
officials in Germany as hostages for ON
cial assurance that German consuls have
been allowed to leave the United States
This detention was communicated to the
State Department yesterday by Germany
through the Swiss Minister, and II
aroused grave concern.
Yarrowdale Men Held.
Unofiicial advices that the seventy-two
American citizens taken to Germany on
the steamer Yarrowdale are again de-
tanned because of infectious disease"
despite German assurances that they
would be released. The State Depart
ment, through Spanish channels. has
made another inquiry as to the fate Of
the .Yarrowdale prisoners.
The apparent challenge to the United
States in the address of Chancellor Won
Bethmann Hollweg before the Reichstag.
in which he vigorously criticised the
course Of the United States since the
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The Washington herald., 1917-03-01

~ ATAY over the paid advertising
(IAIN hgures Of January. 1915.
making gains on top OF
gains In advertising lineage.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-01
PANAMA ASKS BACKING
in U-BOAT PROTEST

Panama City, Feb. 2S.-The Republic of
Panama today sent a joint request to
other Latin-American republics to join 1t
In reproach to Germany for her new
submarine. campaign.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22

round stories Of this type. There has
BEEN NO attempt 70 treat the THEME
from q political or partisan standpoint
and we are spared the sight Of the
usual battle scene, now grown 50 coni:
ZION that its effect Is considerably less
ened. The story shows the effect OF the
bitter civil conflict on one Irish home
hut It Is 50 skilfully developed that we
get the effect Of the havoc wrought
in thousands OF such homes and in the
country beyond them.
Alice Joyce gives the character Of
Mary o'Neil all the wistful charm OF
an Irish aristocrat, torn by the suffer.
tngs Of her country, with a world Of
pathos in her great dark eyes. Harry
I. Morey is powerful figure as q
strong and fearless officer who con.
cuers in spite of his blindness, and
Mary Maurice adds the note Of reals.
tic and poignant anxiety which is char.
acteristic Of her restrained work as
somebody's mother" The exterior
scenes are excellently done. but the in
teriors suggested the rooms OF a New
York apartment house rather than
those in an Irish castle.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22
Newman's TabarIn Girls to Return.

Newman's Tahsrln Girls to Return.
Next week the Hippodrome will have
Dave Newman's Tabarin Girls. This
splendid organization Of musical ar
lists played to capacity business nearly
all week on former engagement here
and their return will be hailed with de-
light by the theatres patrons. Several
changes have occurred In the per.
sonnet Of the organization and the
show Is said to be even better than
when It was here In November. A
tenor singer who was with "There She
Goes" when that company played at
the Grand and a former member of
Harvey orr's Million Dollar Doll''
Company. have been added.
The concluding performances of
"The Duke" with Teck Murdoch and
the Bon Bon Revue Company all at
their best will be witnessed at the Hip.
Todrome tonight. Teck MurdQck's
comedy keeps the audience in con.
tinual giggle with frequent outbursts
Of real honest.to.goodness applause.
The attendance at all the perform.
ances this week has been unusually
large. and what is usually a dull sea.
son in theatricals has turned out to be
enc of the banner weeks. All this may
rightly be attributed to the very excel.
Tent quality Of the entertainment of.
fered..
Iris Kennedy takes the honors as
the leading member of the feminine
portion of the troupe which is made up
Of good singing and dancing girls.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22
voael.s Ministries Next Friday.

John ". Vogel's Big City Ministries
is said to be the most conspicuous or.
Eanizetion travelling, presenting long
and varied program, teeming with
crisp bon.mots. witty filings, and new
magnetic features. up.to-date, up to de.
mand. and up to every expectation,
giving equally excellent enjoyment to
everybody. This company of merry
makers will appear at the Grand on
Friday, December %. and as Manager
Vogel has always given the minstrel.
loving public high class entertain.
mont, the reception in this city will lin
eoubtedly result in big business for
the show.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22
"cLosE UPS"

Doug. Fleming is advertising in
THE Billboard"that he will be "at lib.
erty" next season for burlesGue.
Doug's picture appears in the ad. and
he.offers as his stock In trade Voice,
Iep Md class" Mrs. Fleming will also
be atIsrty for wide awake 1918 bur
iesque nds.sagers.
After thSpicture Civilization" at
the Grand comes Vogel's Minstrels on
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22
SFAIRvIlIEW'

I Mrs. Everett Hamilton >delightfaiiy
entertained the Needle Craft Sewing
Circle Tuesday night at her home. I
Mrs. ]. B. Storey was at Fairmont
shopping Friday.
Samuel Robey, who has been spend.
ing a few weeks in the west. has re.
turned and is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Bowman.
Mrs. Gusta Mccray, OF Oklahoma.
who was visiting her parents. Mr..
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22

and Ms. =. r. Taught. returned
home Friday 20
Misses Jones, r. F. d. No. i. Mrs.
James E. Sutton. Mrs. Edna Yost
Misses, Minnie Powell, and Hazel
Smith were at Fairmont shopping
Friday
David Gault OF McCleiland was a
business visitor here Friday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22
IrIsh Rebellion Theme Of Drama.

The authors of Whom the Gods
Destroy" which is scheduled at the
Dixie. have done difficult thing ex.
ceedingly well in making touching
and realistic picture of the recent Irish
rebellion without indulging in the
lanai absurdities which too often sur.