Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-15

Washington, D. G.. Feb. 10-Germany is understood to have
two ~e' govern ap et t discuss ways waves a an sGm means Of pre sagsias'n actual "a v a
n mhasn ~ them, While information formal rsgarding the channel Oh mel through : g.
Germany is understood to have made it clear that, although Dip
lomatc relations have been broken she desires that peace be main
taned. Preliminary outlines regarding the communication do not indi-
her submarine warfare. However os the whole communication is said
clearly to invite this government to make suggestions regarding steps
it thinks might prevent war.
In connection with the coming communication information OBJ
tanned here is to the effect that while Germany was arranging for
her new campaign of unrestricted submarine warfare, certain German
diplomats in varons parts Of the world were informed that while
neutrals might adjust their maritime interests, every care would be
exercised so that neutral passenger carrying ships would not be sub
Jct to unwarned torpedo attack.
Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. lo.-"I protest against the policy Of
the government in the present war crisis and the undue haste which is
being exercised in forcing this country into a war which this country
This was the statement Of Episcopal Bishop Paul Jonss, Of Utah,
United States through a referendum vote.
Washington, Feb. lo-The statement attributed to DR.. William
has detained Ambassador Gerard because Count Won Bernstorff had
T The s septar said Mid "''' 'S secretary Lansing '0'as y : .
directly contrary ars to to the tie'i facts. o Every I serD0 faei1ty , ana ne Convenience ennu m"aae : has "a
been beer placed before Count Won Bernstortf, and he would have been
~. Whether cvshaa he ava1ad h, himself self Of this, this y no. is 5, his sa 1ssponsiibilty;
al! events in this country from two different sources, the Swiss
minister mini ste l here; who s,l has been empowered to represent German interests,
tons have gone. have no reason not to believe that there has been
a very unusual delay in Ambassador Gerard's departure,
Secretary Lansing announced today the receipt Of adyiees from
the Swiss minister here that Mr.. Gerard. his staff and SO oth1r
Americans, would leave Berlin tonight for the Swiss border, where he
will be met by officials of the Swiss government.
A Berlin dispatch last night that Mr.. Gerard's departure had
been again changed, and that he would not leave Germany until Count
Won Bernstorf and his suite leave this country on February 13, has not
been confirmed through official channels. Absolute Incredibly was
expressed, however, that the German government would take such
action.
An earlier dispatch had been received from Minister Stoval1. at
Berne, of the expected arrival of Mr.. Gerard, and of his early sailing
for this country via Barcelona, Spain.
Berlin, Feb. 9, via London), Feb. 10-Althongh Ambassador
Gerard, his suite and a fairly large number Of Americans, with more
or less official standing, have received assurances that they may leave
Berlin Saturday night, the bulk of Americans in Berlin are still some
what in the dark as to when they will be able to get away. Most Of
those who wish to leave, have already applied to the police for formal
permission, but few, if any, have yet received it. The rule generally
enforced, but sometimes relaxed, that at least a fortnight must elapse
between the date Of application and the granting Of permission to
leave is apparently being rigidly adhered to. The authorities pre-
sumably intend to thoroughly investigate every case % as to establish
that no cause exists why the applicants should not leave Germany.
London, Feb. l0-A dispatch 10 the Exchange Telegraph com
pany from The Hague, says it is reported there from Berlin that Chan
Icellor Won Bethmann- Iollweg sent MS adiutant to Ambassador Gerard
on Friday to bid him farewell.
Washington, D. c., Feb. 10-American Ambassador Gerard will
leave Berlin this evening for Zurich, Switzerland, with his entire staff
and so American citizens, according TO a dispatch received today at
the Swiss legation here from Bernc.