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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
Zimmerman Not Sorry
Japan Learned of Note

London, March 6.-The German gov
ernment's plan for involving Mexico and
Japan in war with the United States
was defended before the Reichstag by
DR.. Alfred Zimmerman, as quoted in
a Reuter- dispatch from Amsterdam.
Replying 10 objections raised BY a So
cialist member DR.. Zimmerman said:
I'VE were looking out for all Of Us,
in the event Of there being the prospect
of war with America. II was a natural
and justified precaution" The version
Of Dr.. Zimmermann's remarks received
BY wireless from the official Overseas
News Agency OF Berlin reads al this
point: That Germany looked about for
allies, in the event Of the outbreak OF
war with America, is natural and JUS
tilted foresight Il am not sorry
that, through It's publication in Amer
lea. il also became known in Japan.
"For the dispatch of these instruc-
lions a secure way was chosen which
at present is az Germany's disposal
The wireless version reads: For the
transmission Of this dispatch the safest
way was chosen which was at our dis
posal at that time How the Ameri-
cans came into possession Of the text
which went 20 America in special secret
code we 90 not know. That these in
structions should have fallen into
American hands IS a misfortune, but
that does not alter the fact that the
step was necessary for our patriotic in
terests.
Least OF all are they in America
justified n being excited about our &C
ton. It would be erroneous 70 sup
pose that the step made a particularly
deep impression abroad. II is regarded
as what it is-justifable defensive ac-
ton n the event OF war;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
Cuban President
Denounces Rebel
Propaganda in U. S,
Menocal Says Situation Is SAT-
isfactory; Pledges Amnesty
to All but Revolt Leaders

Havana. March s.--President Menocal
made a statement tonight in which ne
denounced as greatly exaggerated re-
ports Of the revolution now being gwen
out in New York and Washington BY
revolutionary sympathlzers.
Complete order reigns in the prov
inces OF Pinar del Rio, Havana and
Natanzas. AS well as in the major por-
ton Of Santa Clara. Nearly al OF
Camaguey is dominated by the loyal
forces. Bayamo. Manzanillo. Puerto
Padre. Holzuin, Magyar, Victoria de las
Tunas, Antllla. Baracos and Sagua de
Tanamo also are in the hands Of the
legally constituted authorities. Refer
erce 70 the map wi show what this
means-that the Santiago rebels must
either surrender or be driven into the
sea.
1T is my intention, as shown by my
recent proclamations, 70 extend an am
pie pardon 20 all concerned IN the re-
bellion, including that part OF the rank
and file OF the army which, IN my Iucg-
ment. has been mlsled and practically
compelled 20 join the movement. II
would. Of course, be the rankest folly
ID extend this amnesty 70 few ring
leaders. military and civilian, VINO for
personal and unlawful aims, have cap
tanned the movement, and who, as
said in ny message 20 Congress yes
ts-day. are the same who have twice
within the last ten years brought dis
credit on our country. These elements
must .and trial before the proper TIL
bunals.
Il deeply appreciate the moral sup
mort OF the American people and ad-
miuistratiou in this crisis and trust 20
he able 20 show that that confidence
has not been misplaced"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
Gerard Warned
u. S. That Kaiser
Expected War
His Dispatches Urged Need
of Preparedness to
Meet Peril
BY CARL ACkERMA\

From a s.s- Correspondent * Tie Tribune
copyright 1917 by The Tribune A.crauonl
Aboard s. 5. lnfanta Isabel, March 4
via Cape Race, y. F., March SIT -
understood that since The break IN Dip
lomatic relations between the United
States and Germany all Of former
Ambassador Gerard's dispatches to
Washington have emphasized the fol-
lowing matters: That Germany ex-
pects war with America and is ready
for IL: that the United States must
prepare Immediately with all her en-,
ergy 20 withstand the attacks planned
b. the Germans; that once the war be-
tween the two countries - under way
the United States must begin relentless
attacks. rather than wait on the defeH-
sive. and that immediate precautions
must be taken by the government,
against submarine operations in Amer
can waters. especially against the pan
ANA Canal. Moreover. he has advised
a keen watch for plots, both by the
Mexicans and b. German agents WITHIN
the country.
There a a rumor aboard ship that IN
the event Of war between the United
States and Germany, former AmoaSsa-
cor James ". Gerard's friends are pre-
nared 20 work for his appointment as
Secretary o. War, that Secretary Baker
will resign II war comes, and that many
people consider Mr.. Gerard well
equipped TO occupy place in the Pres
dents Cabinet.
While Mr.. Gerard is being mentioned
AS a candidate for the Mayoralty OF
New York. il is believed that he Will
not consider local politics so long as
the situation between the United States
and Germany remains critical.
The passengers OF the lnfanta Isabel
we're worried over 4 reported change IN
the ship's course following a meeting
to-day with a schooner which va, al
legged 20 have warned the captain or
danger from a German raider. But the
captain said that the course had not
been altered in any respect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07

checks. These, they e~plsiheo' '"e'
wanted "for emergencies. -, &c..
=" addi-ion 70 the West 120th Street
horse The two bought house IN west
Seyentv-seventh Street, near Dooao
~ for which they paid SS,OOO IN
casb carving the balance on mort
-age This house they intended 70
soe,.e-+ INTO what was 70 be known as
t.Tbe Hindoo Club A restaurant, Win
Tast Indian chef in charge, was 70
- e4ted nm in the basement Where
a.is conld be obtained az all hours;
r. was 20 be the rendezvous OF al
r.. Indians in this county who are
- ~ nav of the German governihe en- T.
Eederal official declared YESTERDAY
r. tbe Germans have spent mlillohs
- 5oiisrs in this country IN trying 70
- IN strife in India. And he aGoeo
49, Ike s6O. 900 given by Won Igel 70
Sunneka and ChahraOeI'S
these two received.
IRE government expects 70 snow ma
1ass7 Two others besides Chinn went
~ China on money furnished oy
CLakraberty and Sunneka- II was AFRO
,-.I-,s+ed that when the zimmerman
ia++or 70 Eckhardt, the German MIN
&c., q. Mexico City. asking HIM 20 seek
70 bring about an alliance Dee"e. :.
Ta,sn and Mexico and Germany agalhs'
tbe United States in the event OF %sr'
nasaed into the hands Of the state pc
psrtnnent- with II went papers lnVol'ins
Chakraberty and Sunneks'
Named in Seized Papers
To-day a special messenger ron
Washington is expected TO arrive WIN
certain papers seized. when agents o.
~ Denartment OF Justice rslded inc !,
ofsce Of Wolf Won lgel, at OF "aIf
Street. II is said that the names OF
Cbakraberty and Sunneka appear ire
onentlv in the papers Of Won lgel' eS-
necjallv on check stubs.
Also. IL is said, appears the names
- otbers engaged in the German ploI
70 air M civil strife IN lndiS; one
of he vessels which left for India-
br. which was picked up by the BTU
81 cruiser Kent-was fitted out some
where on the west coast OF Mexico.
From confessions wrung from some
~ the prisoners taken by the British;
osnecislIv from Hans Boehm, arrested
:, Singapore. the British learned tnat
The conspirators planned 20 take the
Andanan Islands. in the Bay OIL pen
cal, and Nicobar Island. making mem
bases for an assault by sea on 'ne
main land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
Kolb Tried to Join
Corranzo as Gunner

Mexico City, March 6.-An inquiry
to-day concerning r. Kolb, whose ar
rest in Hoboken, y. J.. followed the
finding Of bombs and explosives in his
room, revealed the fact that a man Of
that name arrived in Vera Cruz in 1914
when the Constitutionalist army, head
ed b. General Carranza, made its head
quarters there.
According to General Juan Merge,
who commanded all artillery corps OF
the ConstitutionalisL army Kolb bore
a passport signed by Count Won Bern
stOrf. the German Ambassador in
Washington. He said he was a Ger
man reservist, and had recently been
in South America
General Merge says the man claimed
10 be machine gun operator and tried
TO join his corps, but permission for
him 70 do so was refused. Later the
man came 20 Mexico City and tried
again 70 join the army, but without
uuccess
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
German Public Condemns
Plot as Serious Blunder
General Opinion Hostile Mexican Scheme but Reichstag
III hods Zimmermann-Watingfo for Bernstort to
Explain How u. S. Got Secret Code

objection raised By the members Of the
Socialist minority we're criticised by
other Socialists.
Called Awkward Strategy
While the negotiations seeking an
alliance with Mexico are defended here
on military grounds, their political and
geographical aspects are freely pilloried
as a piece OF awkward strategy.
Theodor Wolf, in the "Tageblatt,"
after dilating upon the precarious prac-
tice Of writing letters. and recalling
historical thefts Of state documents,
observes in the course Of his rambling
editorial:
After thus stocking ourselves up in
righteousness, we may calmly admit
that no gem of statesmanship was lost
between Berlin and Mexico"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
Hollweg Ministry
Saved from Collapse
By U-Boat Campaign
Opposition Checked by lnau-
guration Of Frightfulness-
New German Taunt

Washington. March 6.-The new
frightfulness policy was announced just
in time 20 save the Bethmann-H ollweg
government from collapse. according 10
confidential reports received here to-
day via Holland. The agitation for the
removal Of the Chancellor. which had
been gathering force, subsidized when
the counsel OF the Tl-pjtz faction was
adopted by the German government and
all parties arc now declared 10 be
united behind the new war plan.
The Cologne Gazette II vas as
serted. has predicted salutary effect on
the American people from the latter's
knowledge now that Germany will
omit no act" 70 combat the United
States II this country becomes openly
hostile.
The assertions OF the Gazette" are
regarded here as being semi-ofticiaL
and the implied threat that &c rmany
will omit no making use Of words
formerly employed by the American
government to resist the United
States Il this nation attempts 20 carry
out IT'S announced intentions OF pro-
tecting the rights Of its nationals and
ships on the high seas was interpreted
as a taunt, made IN a daring spirit, but
more especially to encourage the Ger
man people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
Colombian Minister
Denounces Reports
Of German Alliance
Declares His Nation Is Pacifst
and Seeks Only a United
Hemisphere

Washington. March 6-The Colon
bisn Minister. Julio Betancourt. again
declared in a statement tonight that
persistent cable reports OF an alliance
between Colombia and Germany, cor
any other nation, in order 20 embroil
herself" in the war, are absolutely
false" Al the legation it was said
that circulation Of the report had
tended 20 arouse a widespread distrust
Of Colombia IN Latin America.
"On the contrary the statement
read, the ardent desire of my country
is 20 see the end OF this unspeakable
tragedy. I represent a nation of paci-
fist leanings 20 the most eminent de-
gree.
COLOMBIA has sacrificed a large
share Of her territorial rights in order
20 settle old differences with border
countries. Inspired by the same ideal,
Colombia has endesvored for the last
fourteen years % reach an amicable
settlement Of her differences with the
United States
Colombia wishes that with the es-
Enlistment OF peace we shall contem-
plate the spectacle Of a united people
in this world of Columbus facing the
Old World in order 70 insure the rights
Of the nations Of the American con-
tinent.'
General Rafael Reyes. a former
President OF Colombia. who is credit
ed with converting IL from nnlitarism
20 pacifsm, arrived in the United
States a few weeks ago 20 work for
the Colombian treaty. He SAID that
his country was largely pro-Ally. The
hope was general in Central America,
he asserted, that the United States
would not be drawn into the war
at is a great mistake he declared,
"to believe that Colombians are an
tagonistic TO the United States. II
any such sentiment exists IN my
country. il is confined 10 the ignorant
element"
General Reyes is known as yam
kee" Reyes in his own country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07

placed the building or rs inmates. in
any danger by working there.
He also denied that he had any part
in the Black Tom explosion last year.
and added that he knew nothing OF the
more recent Kingsland blast until 1t
occurred.
Kolb. who remains sullen and IN
communicative. also denied that he was
implicated in the Kingsland affair. His
statement is borne out BY Theodore
Kempner. a saloonkeeper OF Newark,
who said that kolb was working for
him as bartender on the day the Cana
dian Car and Foundry Works went M.
Thomas Steele. a negro, who was an
employe at Kingsland. Identified kolb
"a one Of those who were working m
the plant on the day that the explosion
occurred.
Worker Identifies Suspect
Steele said that the man worked at
machine only few yards away from
him. Out Of several pictures OF the
foundry company employees he picked
one which. he said, vas kolb's photo
graph. The picture resembles the
prisoner.
Kolb continued TO refuse 20 speak
English yesterday. All QUESTIONS \" NtIl4
were addressed 20 him had 20 be in
German, and he refused 20 answer most
Of these. He was arraigned before Re-
corder Carsten yesterday morning and
remanded until to-day. A patrolman
is continually on duty before his cell
door. for fear that he may try 70 COM
nit suicide, and another watches out
side his window. lest some one try TO
ror, >unfcafe with him
When he and Schwartz are arraigned
to-day they will be charged with "un-
lawful possession OF explosives with
intent to do bodily and material harm
and with conspiracy.
William Schn. at, druggist. Of 1922
Washington Street, identified Schwartz
Yesterday afternoon as the man who
frequently hasl purchased picric acid
from him.
Chief Hayes received request from
the Chicago police 20 compare Schwartz
with the description Of Jean Crones, the
anarchist who poisoned the soup a.
dinner given in honor Of Archbishop
Mundelein in Chicago last year
Schwartz and Crones tally in no par
ticular
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
Big Cunarder Heard S 0 S
from Laconia as She
Left Liverpool
81 Passengers Aboard
Scotch Pastor Says Morale of
Troops Is Wonderful,
Despite Cold

The Cunarder CarmanIa slipped into
her North River pier shortly beforf
sunset yesterday evening. with sixty
one passengers from Liverpool, having
passed through the submarine wal
zone without any difficulty. The Car
mania is the same vessel which,
equipped as an auxiliary cruiser, sank
the Cap Trafalgar two years ago IN
the South Atlantic. She is OF 10000
tons gross burden.
The Csrmania was scheduled 20
leave Liverpool on Saturday, February
%. but was held by Admiralty orders
until midnight Of February 25. Shortly
before she left the Riverside Docks, in
Liverpool. the wireless operator re-
ceived the "S o s" distress signals Of
the sinking Tacoma. although passen-
gers were not informed Of the liners
destruction until two days later. when
the Carmania had safely uassed through
the danger zone.
Prior 20 their departure from Liver
pool, passengers received the Sunday
papers announcing the sinking Of
seven Dutch vessels. directly IN the
usual path taken by the big passenger
vessel. Instead Of passing 20 the south
Of Ireland, the Carmania received
orders 70 take the northern course,
passing north OF Londonderry, instead
If south Of OuepnsroWn
Ten vessels left nearly a. the same
time as the Carmania. all taking the
Northern route 70 avoid the German
U-boats lurking off the south coast Of
Ireland On her second day the Car
mania passed the large White Star liner
Baltic, which sailed from Liverpool the
day previous, and which is expected 70
arrive early this morning.
Among the passengers aboard the
Carmania was Winfield R. Sheehan, of
the Fox Film Corporation.
Another passenger was the Rev DR.
G. A. kelman, Of s.. Georges Presby-
terrain Church. Edinburgh. who has
come 70 this country 20 attend the mar
rage OF his daughter 20 Professor
James Hobson. Of Princeton Divinity
School. DR.. Kelman spent the last nine
months on the British front doing
various relief work. His headquarters
were az Ypres, but ne visited nearly
every section Of the British line. He
said the morale Of the troops was won
derful. despite rains and SHOWS.
Francis Darcy Godolphin Osborne
arrived 70 become a secretary Of the
British Embassy at Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
Lebenfels Crew Indicted
Captain and Men Held for
Scuttling German Ship

Florence. S. c.. March Captain
Johann r. Klattenhof and eight off,
GERS and men of the German steamer
Lebenfels we're indicted by a Federal
District Court grand jury here to-day
on charges of having deliberately sunk
the war-bound Hansa Line trelghter IN
Charleston harbor February /.
The indictment charges the sinking
of the steamer endangered navigation.
The cases will be called for trial to-
morrow. Captain Klattenhof and the
officers and crew are at liberty on bond
of $4,000 each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
Canada Bank Asks Aid
For American Mills

Santiago. Cuba. March 6.-The Royal
Bank Of Canada has asked for protec-
ton for the American sugar mills at
Santa Ana, in which IL claims an in
terest exceeding $1,000, 900.
Il ia reported that the forces under
Colonel Pablo Ienocal. the Presidents
brother. are marching from Bayamo
toward the mill district, and arc said
20 have DESTROYED several properties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
Tube Stations Guarded
Jersey City Police Watch for
Bomb Plotters

The Jersey City police are taking
special precautions 10 guard the Hud-
son e. Manhattan tube stations in
that city. There are now three police
men on duty. usually in plain clothes.
looking over everybody who enters or
leaves the stations.
TIE guard at Black Tom has also
been increased. and 10 and about the
railroad yards ir other parts Of the
city there are special guards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
BY ERNST KAHN
fBy Wireless 70 TIE T-'hinei


Berlin (via Sayville). March Gas
a general thing. public opinion at this
time is decidedly antagonistic TO the
entire Mexican affair and believes the
government made serious blunder in
even considering il.
Count Won Reventlow. the leading
Pan-German publicist, sharply attacks
the German government in the
"Deutsche Tsgeszeitung" to-day for
the intrigue. He declares thinner
MAINS offer was serious mistake.
Other papers lay stress on the fact
that the offer held good only in case
Of war between the United States and
Germany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
"Chef," Taken in Plot,
Is Expert Chemist;
Partner Identified

Hans Schwartz, German COOK VINO
"a said 20 have helped prepare the
horbs with which Fritz Kolb intended
70 blow I'D Black Tom Island. was ar
rested yesterday morning by the no
IL, no,,ce. potn ne and Kolb will
be arraigned to-day - ,....
According 20 the police, their latest
,~;so,er While ostensibly a chef in the
Is,-roonia Hotel. on Hudson Street
uoboken il in reality an expert chem
-. ,gi,b snecial knowledge OF the WORK
10, ~ picric acid He Is said 70 nave
ai5ed Kolb. who IS well versed IN tne
napufActure OF explosives.
WbUe Schwartz has admitted that ne
,.s,ned 70 blow up Black Tom, detec-
80 believe that the bombs may have
49, made FOR another purpose. One
- he theories held is that the two men
f,.e,ded 10 take them 20 Washington
g. .esas.inate President Wilson at ms
Chief 81 Police Patrick Hayes say.
that he has several witnesses VINO heard
Eoib sav that he and another man were
going 20 get President Wilson.
Fuses Failed In Plot
ecbIartz's statement, which he
signed in the presence OF Chief Hayes,
aeclared that he and Kolb had set Mon
6ay a. the time for another Black Tom
explosion. They even went 30 FAR, he
declares. as % set the bombs, but the
fuses were dsmpened By rain and sno"
and would not burn.
The bombs, he said, we're made IN
Kolb's rooms. but he denied that they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
Four on Trial for Plot
To Kill Lloyd George
Three Women and Man Are
Brought Into Old Bailey

London, March 6.-The trial Of the
four persons charged with conspiring
10 poison Premier David Lloyd George
and Arthur Henderson, Labor member
OF the War Council. began to-day at
the Old Bailey before Justice Low.
The defendants are Mrs Alice Wheel
don and her two daughters. Miss Ann
Wheeldon and Mrs. Alfred George Ma
son. and Mrs. Mason's husband.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-07
British Captain Tells
Of Fight with U-Boat
Gunhre Saved Steamer Foyle
in English Channel

Boston. March 6.-A running fight in
the English Channel on January 81 be-
tween a German submarine and the
British steamer Foyle, IN which nifty
shots were exchanged, was described by
Captain James Evans on the steamers
arrival to-day from Liverpool.
Captain Evans said that his vessel
was Just turning into the Channel when
he sighted a ship afre. He changed
the Foyle's course and increased her
speed. The submarine sighted her,
however. and began a shell-hre attack.
One shot from the submarine tore a
hole through the upper deck Of the
Fovle and another struck on the port
side. grazing the bridge The Foyle.
which carries a 4.7-inch gun mounted
aft. returned the fire. The submarine
finally abandoned the chase and sub
merged