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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
Austria In 1915 Stated Ac-
quiescence With u. S.
Principle.
MAY BREAK WITH
TURKEY ALSO
President May Go To Con-
gress Next
Week.
BY AssoCTATEYf pRrss.

London, Feb. 20.-Frederic G. PEN
field, American ambassador at Wen
na, IL said by Reuters Amsterdam
correspondent, to have delivered TO
the tro-Hungarian foreign minis
ter a request for a clear and final
definition Of Austria-Hungary's atti-
gumed regarding submarine warfare
The Amsterdam dispatch says that
according to telegram from Vienna
Mr.. Penheld handed an aide me-
MORE today TO the foreign minister
requesting clear and final informa.
ton as to what standpoint the Aus
troHungarian government has as
suned regarding submarine warefare
and whether the assurances given on
the occasion Of the Ancona and Persia
Incidents are to be regarded as
changed or withdrawn.
The foreign ministry the dispatch
says, viii submit the aide memoire
to a thorough examination and then
make a reply.
After the sinking by an Austrian
submarine Of the italian steamship
Ancona, in November, 1915, occas-
ioning the loss of the lives of several
Americans, the Austro- Hungarian
government sent a note to the United
States in which It said:
1.-THE imperial and royal govern
nent can also substantially concur in
the principle expressed in the very
esteemed (American) note that pri-
vate ships, insofar as they do moi
flee or offer resistance, hay not be
destroyed without the persons aboard
being brought into safety"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
AUSTRIA MUST ANSWER
u. S. NOW REGARDING
STAND ON U-WARFARE
GEORGE WASHINGTON'S
MEMORY TOBE HONORED
HERE THURSDAY 8P. M.

The spirit of patriotism which Aas
been so prominent in public feeling
viii be the main theme of the George
Washington birthday celebration to
be given under auspices OF the Cath
Ole Societies of this city at Keyser
auditorium at o'clock Thursday
evening.
Some Of the best speakers in the
city have been selected to address
the gathering, and their talks will
follow out the patriotic strain. In
addition to Rev. Father Fullerton
Hon. w. B. Sheppard and Rev. DIR.
A. S. Moffatt, Rev. Father ]. V. Mol
10y Is coming over from Mobile on a
special trip to deliver his lecture.
The program of the evening viii
also comprise several musical and
vocal numbers. Miss Della eastman
and Gerald Quina have arranged q
duet for the occasion. The picked
quartette, Charles J. Herbert, Gerald
Quina, John Frenkel and Dan J.
Hayes, have several patriotic songs
ready for the evening, consisting OF
''The Star Sangled Banner" "Colum
bia the Gem Of the Ocean," Amer
ica," and others.
Prof. Reilly. who has charge of the
musical end Of the celebration, has
his large orchestra thoroughly drill
ed, and the music will be rare treat
and will include several selections
He found 1t necessary to obtain spe
cial numbers, and on Sunday wired tc
New York for them. They win reach
here today in time to be thoroughly
rehearsed.
The object Of these exercises Is X
increase at this time the spirit Of
patriotism in PensacolA, Ind Thurs
day, being George Washington'i
birthday, Is an opportune time tc
take this step. The public is cordial
ly invited to attend on Thursday
There win be no admission or other
charges.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
BIG INCREASE
IN NAVAL BILL
Amendment Recommended
Committee Provides For
Fifty More Submarines.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, Feb. 20.-The con-
struction of fifty additional subma-
rines is proposed in an amendment
to the naval appropriation bill agreed
to late today by the senate naval
committee Eighteen submarines
were provided for in the bill as 1t
passed the house.
The senate added $128,000,000 to
the bill as passed by the house be-
ming the total bill to almost half g
billion dollars, and appropriations as
are carried for the coming years
share in the great three-year build
ing program, with various special
provisions, including the authorize
ton for a communicating of private
shipbuilding, and munition plant:
in time of national peril.
Among tie provisions added are
$751;, 900 fer dry dock, at Charleston
and six hundred thousand dollars FOL
a high power radio station in PortC
Rico.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
MORE NAVAL VESSELS
ARE EXPECTED HERE

Naval craft which have formed one
of the greatest attractions for car
nival visitors, will probably return to
their post off the navy yard today,
after beirg at the city docks since
Saturday afternoon
The Ozark, a monitor, and three
L-boats, together with the destroyer
Marlborough. made up the flotilla of
war craft for inspection, though the
Marlborough was absent some Of the
time on official business.
The Tallahassee and K-boats and
the Bushnell were expected to return
to PenSacola today, but the monitor
and tender we're ordered hurriedly
from Mobile to proceed to the Missis'
sippi river at South Pass, and assist
the destroyer Flusser, which rar
aground. No reports have been re
ceived from the accident to the F1us,
ser, but it is understood that she
was badly pounded. Some delay wal
experienced by the naval vessels
leaving Mobile because of the heavy
fog which prohibited their sailing.
All of the vessels will probably re
turn to Pensacola in a few days, anc
the Columbia will also return. TIT
entire number will then remain il
port until April ID, for maneuver
with submarines and airplanes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
PARADE AND
BALL CONCLUDE MERRY
REVEL OF PRISCUS XVIII
APPEAL TOPATRIOTISM
Is The KEYNOTE IN
CELEBRATION HERE

Pensacola was en- masque for the
carnival celebration and toward dusk
when the jewellers took possession Of
the streets of the city drew a veil
of fog over her face, and proceeded to
join In the fun and frolic.
But it did not dampen the ardor
of the inveterate confetti throwers,
though the confetti may have been
damp, nor did it stop the revels of
the maskers.
Everywhere, it seemed, everybody
was mashed, hardly knowing them
selves from the rest Of them.
Throughout the whole, as though one
mind had designed the entire play on
the city's stage, the Red, White and
Blue of the national flag was ap-
parent.
The prize winning costume in the
maskers parade was that of Uncle
Sam, while from every automobile
and almost every hat floated a flag
while above the city on the office
buildings the national banner proud
/ ly waved.
And such motley crowd Of motley
costumes, Here a harlequin, there
some medieval knight, while a stately
witch gowned in black, decked, if yor
please, with playing cards.
But the automobiles! Some mus
have confetti in the cylinders. the
endless streamers, and ubiquitous
busters everlasting Haunted from
( some radiator. Maskers sat on tht
buffers, the radiators (if they were
not too hot) and the tops. One cal
quilt for four tottered down the stree
with only fifteen aboard.
But everybody was there, and haC
a good time, and went home happy
and now,-now, it's Lent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
MAY BREAK WITH AUSTRIA,
TURKEY AND BULGARIA SOON

Washington, Feb. 0.-Ambassador
Penfeld is acting under explicit in
structions from the state department
in requesting the Austrian govern
ment to state its position regarding
the intensive submarine warfare in
augurated by Germany.
Unofficially It has developed that
the state department is reluctant to
sever diplomatic relations with Aus.
tria, desiring to maintain as long as
possible some official relations with
at least some of the central powers.
A break with Turkey and Bulgaris
is regarded as certain to follow a
rupture with Austria, and deep con.
Germ for the welfare Of the many
American citizens in the Orient is one
of the influences that have affected
the state departments policy il
holding off.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
BURY Funston
IN PRESIDE
Simple Ceremonies Mark
Funeral of Dead Leader
of U. S. Armies.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Aantonio, Texas, Feb. 20
Funeral services of military simpli-
city in which regulars, national
guardsmen and thousands of civilians
joined, were held today for the late
Major General Frederick Funston,
commander of the southern depart
ment, whose sudden death occurred
last night from heart failure. The
body was placed in state in the his
toric Alamo for the first time that
structure had ever been used for such
a purpose. Popularity of the dead
general was attested by a wealth of
floral tributes.
The body of General Funston was
placed aboard a special train early
tonight for San Francisco, where the
dead army commander will be buried
in the military cemetery at The Pre-
sidio. Captain Fitzhugh Lee, Fun
ston's aide, a sergeant and nine en-
listed men Of the regular army. will
accompany the body on it's long jour
ney.
The body is expected to arrive in
San Francisco Friday afternoon, anc
will be placed in the rotunda of the
city hall, where it will lie in state
until Saturday when the funeral will
be held.
Governor Capper, of Topeka, 80.
has been advised it was impossible
to send the body through Topeka
where it was requested to lie in state
on day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
CROWDS ARRIVED ON
AFTERNOON TRAINS

Every train reaching the city yes
terday, and up to the 6:35 train last
night, brought crowds Of visitors to
the carnival the night pageant and
the numerous dances being the at
fractions to many from West Florida
points. Even on the late train from
the east last night there were good
many arrivals, and some who came
from points in West Florida went
from depot to ball rooms, where they
mingled with those who danced until
after midnight
The westbound train, arriving at
10 o'clock last night, had as passen-
gers large number of Woodmen
who arrived for the opening session
Of the district convention THURSDAY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
ILLEGAL SHIPMENTS
BOOZE TO ATLANTA
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 20.-Twenty-fivc
more indictments charging violations
Of the state prohibition law were re
turned late today by the Fulton com
ty grand jury which is investigating
the Illegal shipments into Atlanta. R.
NJ. Rose & Company and Paul Hey
man, of Chattanooga, wholesale liquor
dealers, were indicted for having
shipped whiskey into Atlanta to fie-
titious persons.
The Southern Express Company is
charged with Illegal deliveries Of
liquor. Most of the indictments were
not made public tonight, and it is
intimated, are against persons whose
arrest will be sought.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
INAUGURATION PLANS
VERY MUCH UPSET
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, Feb. 20.-Inauguration
ceremonies, already much upset be-
cause of the fact that March 4th
comes on Sunday, may be further
disarranged by an abandonment of
the special session of the senate which
may change entirely the methods and
ceremonies of inaugurating the vice
president. The presidents purpose, It
is understood at the capitol, In 70
avoid special session Of the senate
unless an extraordinary session Of thu
entire congress may be necessary at
at the Ss..e time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
PRESIDENT MAY GO
TO CONGRESS NEXT WEEK

Washington, Feb. 20. = Another
cabinet meeting passed today with
out an announcement concerning the
crisis with Germany. High officials
said after the meeting that there was
no development of Importance, end
indicated the president had not made
known his decision when the next
step will be taken. Senator'S who
talked with the president gained the
impression he will go to congress
early next week.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
TO VOTE TODAY ON
PROHIBITION BILL
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington Feb. 20.-The senate
measure forDidding shipments OF
liquor into prohibition states, even
where the state laws allow such ship
ments for personal use, will come to
a vote in the house tomorrow, with
both wet and dry advocates divided
among themselves as to the expedien-
cy Of its passage. Those favoring
the measure declare it win pass with
votes to spare
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
BILL AGAINST.
SPIES PASSES
SENATE SOTO
Two Years Imprisonment
For Giving Away De-
Tense Secrets.
death PENALTY
| ALSO PROVIDED
Publication Or Comrnunica-
ton of Troop Movement
Also Crime.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

=
Washington, Feb. 29.-The admin
istration espionage bill, providing
severe penalties for spying on mat
tiers Of national defense and punish
ing conspiracies to violate American
neutrality, was passed today by the
senate, so to 10.
The bill takes in fourteen separate
measures suggested by the depart
ment of justice. Senators opposing
it declared its terms so stringent as
to imperil American liberty Of speech
and of the press. It has not passed
the house.
The spy section makes it crime,
punishable with two years imprison-
ment or $4,000 fine, to approach or
enter any place connected with the
national defense, to unlawfully obtain
information, or to make photographs,
blue prints, plans, ETC., of things con-
nected with such defense or to dis
pose of a code or signal book or
model or anything else Of national de-
Tense value. Where these things are
done for a foreign government in
time Of peace, whether recognized
or unrecognized" by the United
States, the penalty Is increased to
twenty years Imprisonment and in
time Of war to life.
Any person who in war time, with
the intent that it shall be commune
Gated to the enemy, shall collect, re-
cord, publish or communicate or at
tempt to elicit any information" with
respect to the movement, numbers
ETC., Of the armed forces of the
United States or its war materials OF
It's plans of military or naval opera
tions, cor any other information re,
lating to the public defense or calcu
lated to be-" shall be punished viii
death, or by fine and not more thar
thirty years Imprisonment. Thi'
penalty is reduced to three years i'm
prisonment where there is no inten
that the information be communicat
ed to an enemy, but where 1t nigh
be useful to such enemy.
The president is given arbitrar!
power to designate other things ant
places in addition to those specificall.
named which shall be included in tn,
term national defense.
The bill includes sections making
crime TO make untrue statement
under oath to influence the conduct o
a foreign government or controvers
with the United States; to punish tn
impersonation of foreign government
officials; 20 regulate issuance of pas:
ports and punish their forgery an
the conduct and movements of in
termed soldiers or sailors.
Another section authorizes tn
president to seize, detain or condemn
munitions of war and ships carrying
or about to carry them destined +
any enemy of a nation with whicl
the United States is at peace, and Il
so doing he is empowered to use tn
army and navy.
| Regulation of the anchorage an
movements of foreign ships in tn
waters of the United States In cas-
of national emergency is provide
in another section. It is made punish
able with two years Imprisonment 70
any person commanding or in charg
of any private, foreign or domesti
ship to destroy or damage It or t
permit it to be used as a place G
resort by conspirators against tn
United States or its treaties or obi
| cations.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
ITALIAN SHIP IS
OFF FOR WAR ZONE

Loaded with humber, the italian
bark San Antonio started down the
bay yesterday, bound for Europe. AS
the wind was not favorable, she an
chored off the naval station, and viii
probably go to sea today or tomor
row.
The San Antonio has been ordered
to Gibraltar, at which point orders
viii be given as to her unloading des-
tinatton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
MERCHANTS PROTECTIVE
ASSOCIATION MEETS

An important meeting of the Mer-
chants Protective Committee of the
Chamber of Commerce will be held
this morning at IL o'clock in the
Chamber of Commerce. All mem
bers of the association are urged to
attend.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
GERMAN SUBMARINE
WARFARE INEFFECTIVE
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Washington, Feb. 2o.-The British
embassy issued statement tonight
announcing that the new German sub
marine campaign had resulted in q
loss of less than one ship In every
hundred plying in or out of British
ports, between February 1 and Feb
ruary II.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
LEGISLATORS Are
For Everglades
Drainage
Staff Special.

MOOrehaven, Fla, Feb. 90
Legislature favorable to Ever
glades drainage seems certain a.
a result of the inspection trip be-
ing made by senators and repre-
senatives at the completion of an
eighty mile boat trip from Lake
Worth to Moorehaven through
the canal and across Lake Okee-
chobee. The party is of the
unanimous opinion that the drain
age work should be pushed for
ward as rapidly as possible and
the state should give fun assist.
ance to the project.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21
HIGH PRICES IN
OTHER PLACES, TOO

Chicago, Feb. 2o.-While hunger
demonstrations were taking place in
New York today, Chicago, like the
rest of the country, is facing higher
prices for table necessities, it was
announced by United States District
Attorney Cline. and that a federal
investigation into the food problem
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21

Continued on Page g.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21

Fair with mild temperature Wednesday
and probably Thursday. Moderate winds
mostly southwest to south
Yesterdays temperatures: FlRhsat u
degrees; lowest. SO degrees
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-21

Continued on Page 81
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
j. 8. GUNBOAT To
UMPIRE BATTLE
nternatIonal - Service

International News Service:
HAVANA. Feb. 23.-The final act
of the Cuban revolution viii be
staged at Santiago de Cuba within
the next few days. It will provide
either the death Of the revolt or its
re- birth.
Government troops under Col.
CollazO have been concentrating be-
fore the rebel citadel all of this
week They are expected 20 attack
the revolutionists under Rafael Fer
nandez at any time The United
States gunboat Petrol Will act as UNI
pire in the struggle and if the rebels
attempt 10 loot the city it is pre-
dicted that American bluejackets
VIII take "A hand. The commander
Of the Petrol is reported 10 have al
ready refused to allow a Menocal
gunboat TO enter the harbor and
shell the rebels out, fearing destruc-
ton Of foreign property there.
The rebels are reported short or
ammunition. They are known 10
have captured 1000 rifles and 200
600 rounds OF ammunition when
they took Santiago. -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
FUNSTON To BE
BURIED SATURDAY
International News Service:

International News Service:
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb 23.-San
francisco was n mourning today as
il awaited the arrival from san
Antonio Of the body Of Mai. Gen.
Frederick Funston. All over the
city flags were at half mast and
business was preparing 70 suspend
while the body OF the soldier lay in
state IN the finest building in the
city-the city hall--until tomorrow
when il will be laid 10 rest in the
National cemetery at the Preside.
The special train bearing Gen.
FunstOn's body was TO arrive here
at o'clock. A battalion of coast
artillery. accompanied by a band
and commanded by Mai. John T.
Geary. was 10 meet il at the station
and escort the coffin 10 the city hall.
where il will lie received by Mai.
Gen j. Franklin Bell his staff nav
al officers and city and state Off
Gals. The casKet will be borne TO
the city hall on the shoulders OF 10
Hon-commissioned officers Of the
army.
At the city hall the casket viii te
placed in the rotunda under guard.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
Asks Embargo to
Cut Living Cost

International News service:
WASHINGTON. Feb. .- De-
claring the time has come when
congress can no lonser ignore the
CRY of hunger in the large cities OF
the country. Sen. MARITIME OF New
Jersey today introduced a bill pro-
viding for am emJargo on staple
foodstuns until the hisI cost OF liv-
ing is reduced.
The time has come said sen.
MARITIME. when congress should CO.
operate 10 relieve the sunerins
caused by the high cost of Twins
People are riotiug for bread i'm New
York From Philadelphia comes
the CRY OF huncer I'M this land OF
prosperity wealth and plenty. no
such condition should exist.
we are shipping vast quantities
OF food across the water while our
own people st3rve should congress
stand blind 10 the sufering OF our
fellow citizens AT embargo on
staple food products viii lower
prices"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
STATE MAY FIX
PRICES Of FOOD
New York Legislature Will be
Asked to Pass Bill Great
ing Commission.
International News Service .

international News Service:
NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-New York
faces "A food dictatorship today II
is Gov. Whitman's remedy for high
food prices. The chief executive
will send a special message to the
state legislature when it reconvenes
on Monday in which he will ask for
the immediate passage of the Wickes
bill. This legislation provides for a
food commission with power to
seize food supplies in the event Of
an emergency and has the power
so control food stores as 10 he able
to fix prices.
Children of the east side were
thrown into the fight for lower food
prices today. Hundreds of mothers
announced they would put a school
strike i'm force on Monday. They
will keep their children out of school
and send them to work until food
prices are lowered
Hundreds of women gathered this
morning at Forward hall and form
ed a parade 10 make a demOnstra-
ton at the meeting Of the board of
estimate today Assemblyman Ship
lacoff. socialist member Of the state
legislature. will ask the board of
estimate for immediate relief in the
shape Of 100000 approximation
for food TO be sold at retail by the
city
An appalling infant mortality,
caused by high prices. threatens
New York. according to preliminary
reports from the 200 social workers
who are investigating living condi-
tions i'm the tenement districts. Many
mothers. investigators report. are
feeding their children tea instead OF
milk. using the same tea leaves day
after day. Such milk as is given
the children is loose" milk. the
cheapest available and bought two
or three cents worth at time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
Series of Discussions Have
Ended in a Complete En-
dorSement of the
Berlin Position.
| GUNNERS ARE WANTED
FOR AMERICAN SHIPS
President of Line Insists on
Protection For Vessels.
Several Plans Are
Suggested.
International News service

International News Service;
BERLIN. Feb. 23.-Thst Germany
has no intention OF modifying her
submarine regulations despite the
possibihty OF war with the United
states. is shown by speeches made IN
the reichstag yesterday and today.
II was declared that Germany VIII
not give up her most effective
weapon now that II is seen that II
is winning the war for her
Announcement that ENGLAND is
being brought 10 her knees by the
T. boats was greeted with Wild
bursts OF cheering.
Public sentiment in today's ses-
sion was heightened before the fact
that DR. Karl Helmerich. sec fetary
of the treasury, was scheduled 10
speak on the new taxes and the
proposed war credit. The press eT-
pressed the hope that this would be
the last war credit necessary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-23
THREE ENLIST IN NAVY
South Bend Lads Sent To Great
Lakes to Start Training.

South Bend experienced a stimu-
lus in navy recruiting on Washing
toms birthday. three patriotic local
lads being enlisted as firemen and
apprentice seamen atsthe navy Of
fees in the federal building Five
other applicants were rejected be-
cause of defective vision and broken
arches. Waivers may be secured on
two of the prospective recruits
Paul V. Radzikowski. 2120 Rogers
St. Michael Zackey. 1401 Linden av..
and Wilbur Shaw. also of South
Bend. were the men enlisted. The
first two named were enrolled as
firemen. third class. The three re-
cruits left Thursday AFTERNOON for
the Great Lakes station, Great
Lakes. I'll.