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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-20
Jersey Farmers See
Shortage of Crops

FineisnG, y j., Feb. 19.-Short crops,
20. only OF potatoes but of all other
vegetables usually shipped in large
s1antities b. farmers Of this vicinity,
vi be raised here this year. NUM-
Tons factories have 80 stripped the
is-ns Of labor that the farmers say u
vi be impossible 20 raise vegetables
except in such small quantities as they
themselves can cultivate.
II addition 20 labor conditions, high
inees Of seeds will prove a factor IN
ne shortage. Ordinarily, high grade
seed potatoes may be purchased at g
ssek The price to-day was $40, and
neiea;ions we're that u would increase
- nore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-20
Sugar and Coal Famine
Threatened in BayOnne

ssyonne is threatened with a sugar
tnd coal famine. Both commodities
have become so scarce as a result OF
strikes and railroad congestion that
the newspapers yesterday warned all
citizens having coal on hand to use
r as sparingly as possible. Sugar
could not be obtained at any price at
many Of the groceries.
Some grocers would sell sugar only
10 their regular customers In one
pound lots The coal shortage, which
started two weeks ago as result OF
drivers strike, has been augmented,
dealers say, b. the railroad congestion
ard heavey SHOWS in the vicinity OF the
mines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-20
WASHINGTON WILL SUPPLY
NEAT NEWS TO BIG CITIES
Market Service Begun by Department
Of Agriculture

Warrington, Feb IA market
''Ss service on meats was put in op-
s'siien to-day BY the Department Of
Asneulturs, % place az the disposal
neat producers and the wholesale
40 retail trade useful information
ls11rd.ng supplies on hand. the de-
-shd Tor the various kinds and grades
=. neat, and other factors influencing
2s trade
New YORK. Boston and Philadei-
- - where conditions are represent
1ass o. those in other large consum-
centres, government agents here
s<f VII obtain early each day all
1'1D!e Information. These reports
~ Be made available az those places
AZ aiio a. Chicago, Kansas City and
.@>sa, % persons interested early III
ossinsts day. and for publication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-20
DoPrs TRANSIT CONNECTION
=. {. Takes Step Toward Relieving
'entral Brooklyn Congestion

q - hrst step toward carrying out
new transit plans for the relief Of
= ssl'fal Brooklyn. the Public Service
-. '''ssion has adopted the general
~ % provide FOR a connection at
Iv.~ha Place, between the Fourth
s,.ss subway and the FULTON Street
$50 hae. II the consent Of the
-. sc o. Estimate IL obtained. the
81 70 before Mayor Mitchell for
"a. sPg'Sval. and later effort will be
49,, obtain the consents Of the
TX property owners.
49, a'rhilf the Commission has d.
as,.. - ~ engineering staff 70 prepare
sss.ssy plans for carrying out the
s.,sss',sss'h. The route extends along
ts.s.". strset, and partly in Lafayette
f..1. lof = short distance, between
as~l-.gNt Avenue on The eat and
49, ss9 Pace On the west. The con
..s,s. WI be q two-trsck line with
'sa isf the addition Of q third.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-20
LONG ISLAND.

ASTORIA.
Astoria Garage. Willow 4 Franklin SITS
Charles Amann. 20 Fulton Ave.
B-ust Bros Garage. 2SS sth Ave.
Falconer Garage Co. 1873 Jamaica Ave
Private Auto Rental Services Co. %
Grand Ave.
Sachse 4 MARKS. III vandeventer Ave.
Uhl 4 Metz, 3s3 lockwood 81.
Michael T Watts. Queens boro Bridge
Plaza.
BAfSIDE.
Auto Repair 4 Machine Works.
OttO's Gasoline station.
COLLEGE POINT.
Geo. Duer.
Horn & McCracken.
CORONA.
Chataeld Garage, Jackson Ave. nr. 41st
St.
Corona Motor Car Co,
Jackson Garage.
Chuck's Garage. Jackson Ave.
jacks Garage. Jackson Ave.
ELNHURsT.
EImhurst Bridge Garage. KingsIand
Ave
Elmhurst Case. Station. "a Queens Blvd
". A. Pulls Garage, Jackson Ave. &
25th 81.
schmidt Bros. Garage. Jackson Ave. &
Trains meadow Rd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-20
LAUNCH NAPHTHA POINTS

IN GREATER NEW YORK.
Jacobs. Robt.. City Island.
Lechle- 9. J.. City Island.
NalakoT. A. City Island.
Maruusndt Franz, High Island
Quinn. G. F.. Clason Point.
Rehm. Jno.. Bronx Kills Boat House
Fl. Walnut Ave.
The Anna Service. y. Y. Yacht CIuh
Anchorage It. East 23d St. y. Y. q
Wood & Mcclure. City Island.
WEIGH. F. R., ~. West 140th SO.
Fl. West Goth 50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-20
LONG ISLAND.

BROOKLYN.
Anderson, A. L.. Timer Park Pier.
Polling G.. II. Goth 81.
sl.ter Marine Equ. Co.
COLLEGE POINT.
Eraemer. Herman.
Needham. VIM.
CORONA.
Mulcahy Jno.
NORTH BEACH.
Wiener Motor Works.
ROCEAWAY POINT.
Reid Fl
SHEEPSHEAD BAY.
Burgland. Edw.
BOROUGH OF RICHMOND.
RICHMOND.
Cattermole, Capt Sch. Lawrence. of
solheim. G. ", Great Kills.
GREAT KILLS.
Arnboy Garage. 3a4i Amboy Road.
Brewer, " g 1887 Amboy Road
Solheim. c. ". Fl Hillside Ave.
NEW DORP.
Wilcox & Taylor Auto Co. PALS Rich
mond Road.
PLEASANT PLAINS.
Pleasant Plains Garage. 644s Amboy Rd.
PORT RICHMOND.
Port Richmond Garage. 90 Ann Sc.
Richmond Garage. l59 Richmond Ave.
PRINCES BAY.
wincapaw, G. c.. & Sons. Fl. Princes
Bav Road
RICHMOND.
banker. John. eo2 Richmond st.
Dohler Julius. 900 Centre ST.
STAPIEToN.
Catte-rnole. C. NJ. Sch Lawrence. n
Of Vanderbilt Ave.
= u. Eiliian Auto Co. Inc. 3Ss Bay 81
Neuman's Garage. 40 ROW So.
Schenck's Garage 1928 Glove Road.
etaule-cn Garage. Ray & Congress SITS
United Tire Co. ls6 Canal So.
Wa~ner's GARAGE. Gorden So.
TONPKINSyfLIE.
Brighton Heights Garage. 4io Castle
ton Ave.
Evans. Edv T. & Co. ss Griffn Sc.
81 Gsor1r Garage. Stuyvessnt Pl
TOTTFNYTIFr.
peto \ Boyd. 240 Main So.
Toftenviile Garage. 81 Bentley Ave.
WFsT NV BRIGHTON.
Casileton Motor Car Co. i022 Castle
ton Ave
Interboro Auto Repair 4 Supply Co
Elm 81. 4 Richmond Terrace.
Progress Auto Co. 1896 Richmond
Turnpike
shortt 4 Wisely Garage I7s4 Rich
mond Terrace.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-28
PLAN ARMY POSTOFFICE

post office building GO sub-statons 10
clerks will Ameri
lake decided Friday conference between
division mails, Poetmaser
Stewart chief Clerk Assistant Postmasef
C. j. Backus and Inspector r. II. Barclay
The clerks will be furnished from the local department ana
their places will be filled the civil service list
Barclay, office
Cincinnati, with
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-28

LEGAL NOTICES.
FIRST SCHOOL LAND ADDITION.
To Whom Assessed.

To Whom Assessed.
Joseph McCutcheon, Begin at a point
139.5225' south and So east from
the northwest corner of block 81,
thence east 1873, thence north
9.5225' thence west 1873 thence
south TO beg .........s.........
Maude M. Lyman, Begin 100 east of
the northwest corner of block 81.
thence east Is thence south 130
thence west rs thence to beg -.
Maude M. Lyman, Begin 1875 east of
the northwest corner of block 81,
thence east 20 thence south 1870
thence west 25' thence north to beg
Joseph McCutcheon. Begin at point
1888 west and 1890 south of the
northeast. corner of block 81,
thence east So thence south
e.b225' thence west So thence
north to beg .........
Ethel j. Meyer, Begin at the east
line of block 81. 1895 north from
the southeast corner OF block,
thence north AZ thence west 1888
thence south As thence east to beg.
July 21-2s, Aug. 4, 1917.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-28
CONDEMNATION CASE NO. 4O776

a
bidder
m
said of sale Said be made satisfy the
the Superior Court Of Pierce County Case No. 4077e
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-28
LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES

BY VIRTUE OF duly issued BY the City Clerk the city Of
the city Hal South TN street and Paee said city,
real estate unless the shall been said
4
Of Local Districts Nos $50 and ss eighth
gether with interest, attached.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-07-28
COWS. in WAR COUNCIL
(Unitcd Press Leased Wire.)

SALEM, Ore July 2s.Governors Alexander of Idaho IAs
Washington
Portland Wihycombe said today The
executives of the ntermounn take hand in the
meeting,
At the suggestion of Alexander whycombe sent nvi-
tation to Lister to attend such a meeting,
Whether meeting held largely
swer of the Washington executive.
The meeting tentatively discussed during Gov Aexanders
lie added
reported
papers yesterday.
, 1917-09-27

Farm stationery, butter wrappers,
shipping tags, etc, on short notice
We have Just what you want-The
Sun.
, 1917-09-27
MISCELLANEOU
/. G. PLATT.

Cattle and horses branded any whor
on animal. Range Beaver Creek bills
~ p. o. Collins. Wyo,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27
CHRISTMAS RALLY
Of SOCIALISTS
GIVES THEM JAIL
More Than 800 Germans Are
Held by Military Police,

LONDON, Dec q More than j0O
members OF the German minority social.
iSt party were arrested on Christmas
eve by the German military authorities,
according to a Zurich dispatch given
out today by the wireless press
Following the arrest Of minority So
cialists at Cologne and karlsruhe re-
Gently the German military authortic,
made large number OF arrests ON
Christmas eve in Munich, Frankfort
Liepic Magdeburg, Dusseldorf, Darn.
stadt, Nuyemhurg, Dortmund, CasSel
Mannheim, Maycnce, Coburg, Duisburg
and Gotha
More than 800 minority socialist,
and local leaders in the towns men
toned were arrested
The German minority socialists com
prise q strong faction IN the parry
which refused to follow the lead oi
Philipp Scheidemann and others in their
virtually unqualified support OF the
government Their leaders in the
reichstag, such as Hugo Haase, have
long been persistent critics OF the gov
ernment denouncing the program Of un-
restricted submarine warfare, warriors
phases Of Germany's diplomatic policy
and the continuation Of the war for i'm
perialistic aims Recent adviccS through
Washington have indicated a pro-
nounced growth in the popular support
OF the minority socialists throughout
Germany the membership OF this wing
OF the party hcing rsprcSenled as cN-
pending trcmendouSlyal the expense Of
the majority socialist branch
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27
NAVY RECRUITS
ON FURLOUCHS
Training Stations Too Crowd
s I'd to Receive Them

Tho .,,r.,b ,f ,,. ,,,,.I f..... .,
''' ''.''N" "' inc 'Iiued forces OF
the United States has been increased
IVY l"'llJ 'Wu iAN number having en-.
I.icdh,t tho ,rrr, anil nam. ,..r,..,,..,.
.,,,.,,' .,' 'nlT.t N.Y. ',''' w., '''','b
tour hour period ending AT noon ind1y.
The navy obtained ,irc 81 ,,. ,.,,,,.
.,,.,, ,"5.,, ,'''' VI "'' ,",'N
w." '''ulN' ana Inc army uutcch
! he navy recruits were returned 10 their
home towns ON iurIouph, ,,hiIc hc
,r,,,,. ,..,,,,t. "'''' '''
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27
ECONOMY BASEMENT CLEARANCE OF
Cotton and Wool Bats
In many instances marked to clear prices much less than
market price of material,

Nenus, a 7-ounce bait, good for
the money, 10 for SlOO.
r & B No. ~, an Bounce
bait; soft. clean cotton; a good
value, 8 for sloo.
R. & b No IS, an Bounce
bait; good, soft cotton and a
splendid value, o for Sl,O0
R & b. No. 70, 9-ouncc bait,
white cotton All of these are
soft and fluffy and suitable for
filling pincu'hions, sofa pillows,
quilts and comforts, splendid val
ues, ! for Sl,oO
R. & b. No. 25, 9-ounccs Of
pure, soft cotton, snowy white,
good value, for SOC each.
R. & b. No. 55 10 ounces Of
pure, fluffy cotton, excellent
quality and value, for 4Oe each.
R 4 b, Red Star, l6-ounce
bait OF pure, white cotton, soft
and downy, full pound and full
quilt size; an extra good quality
and value for Csc each.
R Il r. No. ll0, 2II lbs, full
comfort size bait, snowy white,
100 percent pure, fluffy cotton.
An Al value for Si.25.
R & B. No. l40 ) pounds, full
comfort size (72x90 inches) ,
snowy white and 100 percent
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27
RlllROAD HAULS
CAN Be REDUCED,
HARD|E DECLARES
Traffic Association 0ffiCtr
Sees Profit in j, S, Control

Elimination of circutous haul> and
other supertuouS service will probably
be one of the first effects ~ Okla
homa Of the action Of President Wilson
yesterday in taking over the railroad,
OF the nation, in the opinion Of NJ Y
Hardie, Seore,ary.managcr of the OK
lahoma Traffic association
Under the new plan, once il is
worked oW he thinks, in territory IN
which tracks or service arc duplicated.
the government railroad control or.
ganizatlon will pool the duplicate or
CARNATIONS m such a manner As TO
operate them with the minimum equip.
ment and maximum efficiency
A typical instance Of CirCultouS rout.
ing was pointed out by an Oklahoma
City shipper this morning Freight
originating for example at Award, IN
Woods county, and billed TO Oklahoma
City on the Frisco, would follow the
Frisco all the way 20 itS destination
instead Of being routed ON tine short
est and most convenient route Io be
carried by the Frisco 1t would be sent
from Award IN the extreme northwest.
em part OF the state to Tulsa. in the
east-central From there 1t would be
sent to Sapupa and thence to okla
homa City This distance, roughly, j.,
about 26S miles
The same irtlPht might be routed. it
was shown under the new plan TO End
on the Frisco and thence to Oklahoma
City on the Rock Island, a distance Of,
Jnupbly 80 miles
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27

soft fluffy cotton, one of beauty
and quality, for $3.50 each,
Our Famous is 2-pound bait,
72x9O, full comfort size, good SOFT
cotton and a 100 percent value,
for csc each.
Western Star is a full l-pound
bait. snowy white; a beautiful
qualify and extra value for 4On
each.
-"Silver Fleece" is "a beauty,
72x9O, full comfort size packed
in carton; extra good quality and
value, for Sl.9S each.
No. 500 comforter bait is made
of hest quality wool and cotton
72xW, full comfort size, packed
in carton Al quality and value
for sio5 each,
A select wool proccsSed bait,
criscross corded, 72x9O, full COM
fort size and weight 3 pounds,
packed in carton Special value
for s72S,
Special fine Australian lambs
wool bait, full comfort size, 2
pounds weight and an extra fine
grade Of pure 100 percent wool
packed in carton This is an cS-
pecially fine bait; regular &2S;
special $3.50.
AT Rorabaugh-Brow a.-
Economy Basement
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27
Fancy China
Reduced One Fourth

Concerned is a large di-
versity of beautiful Christ
mas Novelties in high-grade
China and in beautifully
han d-psinted designs-
Salad Bowls, Vases, Tobaccr'
Jars, Berry Sets, Bread and
Butter Plates, Chocolate Sets,
Cake Plates, Fruit Dishes
choice Of various shapes,
sizes and designs, marked
regularly at from 25c up to
$500. On sale at just one
fourth off.
At Rorabsugh-Brow
Third Floor, East Room
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27
A Plea

Let the Christmas spirit
Warm you Tor awhile,
Wars grim clouds hang hcay
And the burdens pile,
Still a smile at Christmas.
And a greeting gay,
VIII restore the courage
That we need today.
Let the Christmas spirit
Rule Us, as OF old,
Let us brave the future,
AS our soldiers bold.
As a stronger people
We shall face the FRAY.
For the joy and laughter
Ot this Christmas Day.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27
After Christmas Toy CLearances

Choice of all games-Hslf price.
Erector parts and meccanos reduced 2o2o.
Rocking horses and shoo-flys-Haf price.
Fire engines and trucks One-fourth off.
of a large table consisting of ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27


Tins picture the few OF
shows the leader cgmcndng German for her work Mosque
81 Sophie IN IonHnln lie Visited the mosque trip to Tur-
KEY 10 hcac the mo, ally The kaiser appears greatly aged
beginning OF the
lie wearing Turkish field marshal The photo is re-
maka even for picture of Wilhelm that shows his crippled left arm
WhNn he usually manages 10 hide from lie
h' dHoW but his cane can be the short in the photo The
notorious Won bcrnSnr former German ambassador United
shown IN the right OF the Besior
to Turkey promotion or his remarkable United States
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27
Candy!
Apples!

all sizes and kinds Reduced from one third to one
half
Toy Tsble-ConSsting OF toys of all descriptions at
choice-Half price.
AT Rorabaugh Browns Toylsnd, Economy
Basement
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27
er-Christmas Sales"
To Our Credit
Customers

All charge purchases made from
now on will be entered on Jan
uary account and rendered with
statement February /, 1918.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27

available
Third sndO
reguls mark Foor,W Room
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27
No Matter What You Wish-Order Ii by Mail

promptly and carefully fiji your orders and should happen
stock will shop the city for for you and prepay the shipping
economical basis though you shopped person Remember
all Order Dept
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-27

Floor Coverings
and Draperiss
Third Floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02
KAISER PLANS
NEW TERRORS
Continued from page |

IN sneak Of the munitions and other
material assistance she might give. II
America permitted adequate arming or
her merchant marine to cope with the
new menace il would prove invaluable
TO the Allies.
But officially Great Britain remains
aloof regarding the German challenge
20 America. Nevertheless, If 1t re-
mains unaccepted, it will take many
wears for America TO recover her lost
prestige in the eyes of the Allied ma
tons.
A high naval authority said TO me
to-day:
Its just the limit in sheer beast
illness. It's rape Of the seas. 1t -
very interesting TO notice the close
analogy the note bears to Bethmann-
Hollweg's speech OF August, 1914. de-
Tending the invasion of Belgium on
the plea Of military necessity.
viii Not Hurt Britain Much
"Tbe new policy won't hurt us much,
because Germany has already perpe-
trated the maximum damage she Is ape
TO infict. But, conversely. 1T Will prop,
ably enable us to take Il far heavier toll
of submarines than ever. In my est-
nation il is unlikely that Germahy -
working some Machiayellian idea OF
bringing the neutrals into a war 10
insure their active participation IN
peace conference. She adopted TINS
pclicy. Faut de mieux' (in default OF
something better, hoping through II
"a achieve peace somehow.
However, she forgets that 1t is ike
" to antagonize not merely America,
but all neutrals. At the present mo-
ment she probably believes that she can
frighten or coerce the neutrals, just as
She originally tried to do with Bel
GUM. But this time there may be
rude awakening"
AT the big steamship Offices 1t was
stated that there was no change con
templated in the scheduled sallings. For
some time no schedules Of advance
passenger lists have been made public.
The American Line reports no cancel
lntions, but considerable number OF
extra bookings. The arrival and de-
parture Of steamers will depend Oh the
course President Wilson takes and on
instructions from the British Adj
miralty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02
PHILADELPHIA DELAYED
AT SEA BY BROKEN SHAFT
Will Arrive at Liverpool Monday, Says
Wireless Message from Captain

At the Offices of the international
Mercantile Marine Company, 9 Broad
way, which controls the American line,
officials said Yesterday that a wireless
message had been received from Cap
tain Harry Candy of the Philadelphia
stating that the vessels port engine
had been disabled and that she would
not arrive in Liverpool until Monday
The message says:
Yesterday afternoon Wednesday,,
when 1885 miles from Liverpool, one
Of our crank shafts of the port engine
broke. We are proceeding SLOWLY at
reduced speed. Due in Liverpool Mon
day afternoon instead of SUNDAY"
The Philadelphia sailed from New
York at noon last Saturday. Officials
of the line said that they felt no anX-
icty regarding the vessel, as she was
capable of making between 10 and II
knots with her starboard engine.
Among the passengers on the Phila-
delphia are Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, Miss
Ethel NJ. Croker, CAPTAIN Roald
Amundsen. George Gordon Moore, Lieu
tenant John NJ. Eager, L. S. A., and
Richard BOardman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02

Manhattan Alumni Lose
The Manhattan College bookstall team
defeated the college alumni last night
BY a score of 2S TO IS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-02
aat least will be because Germany has failed to Try
with all the wonderful weapons at her command

The actual breaking of diplomatic
negotiations may come very quickly
in the event. for example, that an
American ship is torpedoed or mined
on the high seas, or that American
citizens on belligerent merchantmen
are drowned by the Germans. The
recall of Gerard and the dismissal of
Won Bernstorff may be postponed, ON
the other hand. until there has been
opportunity for a German reply.
Count Won Bernstorf. debonair and
charming Of manner as ever, has not
told his friends, except by way of jest,
that he expects his passports within
forty-cicht hours. The count expressed
much amusement at such reports IN
the Washington afternoon papers to-
day. lie has been sitting on this
bombshell" for several days apparent
" and there was not the vestige OF a
leak before the word came from Will
helmstrassc to take u down to MI
Lansing and touch it off.
Dodges Requests for Passports
During the past ten days several
American newspaper men have asked
the German Ambassador for letters
which would expedite their crossing OF
thc frontier. All such requests he has
refused, and he has been rather put
to it" to find reasonable seeming eN-
cuses and not reveal the real nature
Of the news which had been intrusted
20 him.
At least three theories for the pres
ent threat of frightfulness are stated
by prominent Germans here in very
frank and open discussions of the pres
ent crisis. These theories are:
That which was expressed by the
German Chancellor to the WAYS and
Means Committee of the Reichstag this
afternoon. He said that Germany now
had submarines enough TO make the
proposed blockade effective, and that
now was the best moment to strike, on
account of the smalkcereal harvests.
That which, according to readers Of
German newspapers here. is based
upon the demand of the people of
Germany" that their government pro-
coed at once TO the use of the last
desperate weapon 10 win the war.
Finally. the theory that the threat
Of frightfulness is the direct result Of
refusal Of the governments of the En-
tente to go into a peace conference
upon the demand of Germany, and also
is the acceptance Of the challenge
thought to have been embodied in the
terms Of the Entente as stated in reply
to the Presidents request for sound
ings.
II is the German idea that the en-
trance of President Wilson upon the
stage which the Germans grimly set