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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
By IN, A.soci.;sd PrcssJ

British Headquarters in France, Feb.
25.-0n one part Of the British front,
at least. the war to-day became war
Of movement. Under cover Of fog and
mist, which have been particularly
heavy in the last forty-eight hours, the
Germans carried out the greatest re-
tirement they have made on the West
ern front in the last two years.
The British have swept into posses
sion of Pys. Serre. Miraumont and
Petit Miraumont, including the famous
Butte de Warlencourt, which has been
the scene OF some of the fiercest fight
ing of the war, and in places is deep
with the bones Of dead men.
The exact extent of the German re-
tirement is not xnown tonight, but it
is estimated that IL approaches depth
of three miles at some points. British
patrols are out in all directions, har-
assing the Germans and keeping in
touch with their movements.
Can Force Bapaume
Until they report it will not be pos
sible TO say Just where the Germans
have determined to fix their next line
of resistance.
Nevertheless, the British now or soon
will be in a position possibly to force
the evacuation Of Bspsume, which has
been the key TO the German position
since the beginning of the battle of the
Somme.
The points which already have fallen
into the British hands have stood out
in the history of the fighting on this
front They were most stubbornly de-
fcnded. Only week ago, when the
British attacked on a two-mile front
east and south of Mirsumont and Pys,
the German resistance was bitter, ana
the high ground desired was won only
after desperate hand-to-hand encoun-
ters and the taking Of more than 500
Germans prisoner.
The British had been waiting for a
clearing OF the foggy weather before
pressing the advance. but meantime 1t
is apparent that the German high COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
U-Boats Trapped Out
By British Mine Fields

Moreover, it is entirely possible that
the elaborate mine fields with which
Great Britain has surrounded the exits
from German hsrbors may prevent the
return Of many of the large sesgoing
submarines which form the latest ad-
dtion 10 the German fleet. II so, they
will be forced to transfer their base
from the Old to the New World
1t would be a gigantic task to inclose
the German coasts with mine field
so closely sown as to form a screen
impenetrable by the U-boats. But
there is an impression among many OF
the officers in our own submarine ser
vice that this is what the British navy
seeks to do.
The task would be favored by the
shai!owness of the North Sea, particu-
laIly as the German coast is ap-
preached. In the northern part the
depth varies from 30 TO 75 fsthoms,
but in the latitude Of Germany is is
from Is to 25 fsthoms. Now. 90 10
$50 feet is a depth that would lend
itself admirably TO the placing Of nets.
These are the depths which prevail in
the Straits Of Dover, and here netting
has proved an insuperable barrier TO
The German submarines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
Munition Machinery
From Japan Is
Set Up in Mexico

Mexico City. Feb. 25.-The cartridge
making machinery purchased from
Japan has been unloaded at Manzanillo
from the steamer Kotchiro Maru and
will be put in operation soon. Two
hundred japanese experts accompanied
the shipments 10 set up the machinery
and operate H.. 1t is hoped by the
government that this machinery will
make Mexico independent Of other
for ammunition.
IL II understood the machinery was
purchased through efforts OF Major
Csrpio. Of General obregon's staff, who
vent 10 Japan some months ago. u
was necessary 10 rebuild the docks at
10 lard the machinery.
IA h believed that the government
soor wir buy machinery for the manu-.
faeture Of artillery ammunition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
Fodder on Sunken Ships,
Dutch Must Kill Cattle

The Hague, Feb. 25.-A large amount
OF fodder was on board some Of the
Dutch merchantmen which we're tor
pedoed on Thursday. In consequences OF
the non-arrival Of this fodder il will
he necessary to kiE large part Of Hol-
lands cattle.
Detention at foreign ports Of Dutch
vessels laden with Chilean saitpstrs and
other fertilizers is causing alarm. a
il is feared that this years harvest
will be seriously retarded. s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
Duke Drives Train
Carrying Gerard
To Spanish Coast
Former Ambassador, Leaving
Madrid to Embark, Chats
with Engineer

London. Feb. 20. 26.--Telegraphing from
Madrid, Reuters correspondent says
that James W. Gerard, former Ameri-
can Ambassador to Germany, Mrs.
Gerard and the members of the en-
bassy staff. left the Spanish capital at
4 o'clock Sunday afternoon on a special
train for Corunna, where the party
will embark for the United States.
The Duke of Zaragoza drove the en-
CINE, having volunteered for the task.
Mr.. Gerard, learning OF this, asked for
an introduction to the duke, with
whom he chatted before boarding the
train.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
Williams Likens y. S.
To One Thrice Kicked
Prom The Tnbun. Bureau

Washington, Feb. 25.-Aft.r John
Sharp Williams, Of Mississippi, had de-
clared on the floor Of the Senate that
ruthless submarine warfare was in itself
an overt act and that the President was
ready to ask Congress for authority to
use any means that may be necessary
for the protection Of our people and our
sesmen in the pro,ec ution Of their peace
full errands on the hisb seas" but that
"somehow there has been implanted the
idea that the American people are mol
united and that the Germans may expect
aid on our own shores whenever they
ssssssinste our women and children upon
the high seas" this Illuminating inter
change occurred:
Senator Borsh-"I understood the
Senator to say that the President was
impressed with the idea that there wa,
a division Of sentiment"
Senator Williams did not say the
President; ] said Germany"
Senator Borsh-"Is there anything in
the 'itustion Of which the Senator i, cog
INFANT that wouls lead Germany to be-
lieve that there would be any division Of
sentiment among the American people in
protecting their rishts7"
Senator Willisms-"Wby, yes, a thou
sand things, from Bryan down to nine
pins; debates upon thi, Hocr, debates
upon the Hoor of the other House, at
lacking the President for what he has
done, which was the least that b. could
do--to sever diplomatic relations. 1t is
as if the Senator from Idaho had kicked
me once, and then had kicked me again,
and then had kicked me for tie third
time, and then advertised to me publicly
in letter that be wa, going TO kick me
a fourth time, and as il had then said,
Well, ! will quit speaking 10 you"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
Fight for Extra
Session Depends
on La Toilette
Believed To Be Only Senator
Who Would Talk Mill
tary Bills to Death
From Tho Tribune Bureau

Washington, Feb. 25.-Whether an
extra session of Congress will be
forced by flibustering probably rests
tonight with Senator La Toilette
Any Senator could force an extra ses-
sion, but it is doubtful if any other
would. Mr.. La Toilette is one Of the
few who might be willing 10 take the
responsibility of talking the army or
navy bills to death, in the face of the
fact that the United States may be
forced into war with Germany.
Ii Mr. La Toilette should resort TO
prolonged filibuster to force an extra
session it would not greatly anger
most of the Republican Senator'S, or,
for that matter. many OF the Demo
Gratis. They, Of course, could not take
any step to make an extra session nec-
essary, but there IS a group who do
not think that an extra session would
be an unmiXed evil.
Most of the Republican Senators are
really anxious for an extra session.
They do not want the President left
alone with the international situation,
but they fear that flibustering would
bring a nationwide resentment.
Revenue Bill Given Another Chance
1t was the wish to avoid the appear
ance of filibuster which caused the sur
render last night, resulting in an
agreement for a vote on the revenue
eill Wednesday night. The Republican
Senators also realized that they were
not giving up their last trenches. The
revenue bill must go TO conference, and
the conference report will give fur
ther opportunity for discussion shoulc
any Senators desire further delay.
That nearly all the Presidents pro-
gramme must fail at this session now is
practically conceded by every one. II
the revenue, army and navy, sundry
civil and minor appropriation measures
get through, that is all that the most
sanguine Democrats expect.
Substitution Of lump appropriation
for the rivers and harbor bill is al
most conceded. The public buildings
bill is generally admitted to be dead
The food control bill will be talked to
death tomorrow in the five hours al
lottcd to it. Railroad labor legislation,
the corrupt practices and conservation
bills all have practically no chance even
for consideration. There is doubt also
that the bills amending the Federal Re-
serve law and the Shipping Board act,
extending the powers of the Shipping
Board for emergency purposes, will be
passed.
Democrats Expect Extra Session
In view of the probable failure of all
these important measures, there are
some Democratic Senators who con-
tnue TO expect an extra session, no
matter what develops with relation to
Germany.
That is the situation If the President
does not 90 before Congress for any
additional powers. Should he do so 1t
NAY be written down as certain that
Mr. La Toilette will filibuster until he
drops in his tracks before granting any
power which he fears might be used by
the President TO involve this country in
the war. He would be joined by Sen
ntor Norris, Of Nebraska, and probably
BY several others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
Holland Swept by a Wave
of Popular Indignation
Toward Germany
Nation Called Victim
Of Teuton Treachery
Press Says Sinking of Seven
Ships Is Act of War; U-3
Alone in Attack
BY Csbls TO no r1ouns I

London, Feb. 25.-A situation
akin to that prevailing in America
may arise within the next few hours
between Holland and Germany. Tho
country is now seething with anger
Both the officials and the people un-
doubtedly believed in the semi-as-
surance of safety for Dutch ships
given by Germany. Consequently,
the torpedoing Of the seven vessels
at the western approach to the
Channel has come as terrific blow.
The question being asked here is
what the Netherlands government
will do. Although the Dutch au-
thorities seem purposely to have
omitted to make inquiries OF the
British government, thereby, in the
opinion of shipping men, almost in
viting attack, yet it is doubtful
whether the Dutch people will sub
nit to this latest effort Of German
terrorism.
"The Dutch Gazette" says to-day:
1T is doubted whether the For
eign Minister ever had to face
greater danger than now. Dutch
ships must sail the seas. Otherwise,
stagnation and ruin will result. Ger
many is definitely determined that
our ships shall not sail, or only at q
trohibitive cost"
An Act Of War, Says Paper
"Ttis difficult to preserve self-eontrs.
in the face OF such an act Of war; as
serts the News van den Dag"
From Dutch sources the Reuter- Tels-
gram Company learns that IL was the
submsrin. Us which attacked all seven
Dutch steamers. Three were torpedoed
outright, while German sailors boarded
the other four and placed bombs, which
were exploded. SO far as known these
four did not sink. but the whereabouts
Of three Of them have not been sscer-
tanned. The Menado. was towed into
harbor by British trawler.
The crews Of the Dutch vessels rowed
to the Scilly Isles, believing that all
their ships had been sunk.
Dispute Over Guarantee
Reuters Amsterdam correspondent
says the Berlin "Lokal Anzeiger" ex-
presses deep regret over the sinking OF
the Dutch vessels by German subma-
rines, but says that the sinkings were
due TO the British Admiralty having re-
fused to permit the departure Of the
vessels in accordance with the conces-
sions Germany had made.
The Amsterdam ~Handelsblad," how.
ever, explains that the German Naval
Attache at The Hague only communi.
Gated the concessions 70 Dutch ship
owners three hours previous 70 the ex-
piration Of the time limit, when IL was
impossible 10 get instructions to Eng
land in time. Therefore. this newspaper
saws, Great Britain is olameless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
BOY IN WELL SEEKS CAP
AS RESCUERS RAISE HIM
Ma Cert'n'y Would Have Lit Into Me-
ne Tells Ssyiors

Hey! Let me down again" COM
rsnded Herbert Cahill. eight years old,
Yesterday as rescuers were hauling him
tsi Of = thirty-hve foot we'll at Stony
FORD. Orange County.
Thsy made haste 10 obey. thinking
nat The rope must have slipped and
night strangle the boy. After a briei
.ntervsl they got word 20 pull him up
sgsin.
what was the natterT they de-
Hsnasd 81 the dripping boy emerged.
a yss. vhizi" he stammercd through
.as"%riDg teeth, y forgot my cap, ana
~. esrt'n'y would have 1it into me"
,hsrbert fell through some loose
sns into the well. a ladder reached
ron The bottom 70 the water level,
tea oy elinRing 70 its TOP rgpg ne kept
a'r bsIp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
Germans Retire 3 Miles;
apaumeEvacuationNear
British Triumph Biggest in Two Years-Alled Patrols
Harass Teutons as They Flee Under Cover of Fog
Prisoners Are Delighted

mand decided 10 retire without any fur
ther fighting to stronger positions pre-
rared we'll to the rear
Fires Observed
Friday night fires were observed in
the German front-line trenches. They
were only dimly visible through the
thick mist OF the particularly black
night, but it was discovered that the
flames issued from burning German
dugouts. Patrols sent forward report
ed the evacuation of the German out
posts.
Similar reports came from north Of
the Ancre, and by nightfall yesterday
the British had established them
selves in Petit Miraumont and ad-
vaneed all along the line, meeting only
with sniping resistance here and there.
To-day the British patrols pressed
forward, keeping in close contact with
the Germans, who had retreated a
further two thousand yards during
the night. Thus the way was opened
10 the ground which for months had
been contested.
There wer bursts Of stiff resistance
from German obstructing parties which
had been scattered in the rear OF the
retiring columns. Early to-day a big
mine was exploded in the main street
Of Miraumont, just before the British
advanced patrols entered.
Fired Many Rounds
This they had been vslisntly dong
FOR the last three or four days. firing
more rounds than any German guns in
recent months. The reason for this is
considered as probably a desire TO
shoot up stores OF ammunition which
there was not time to remove.
The foggy, misty weather was ideal
for the beginning Of the German re-
tirement, as it completely MIA the pur-
pose Of the movement from the pry-
ing eyes Of the airplanes, which other
wise would have daily searched out
the German positions.
Germans made prisoner yesterday
and to-day said that they had been
left behind to walk about and fre
their rifles and make as much noise
as possible. They were delighted to
be relieved from their thankless task.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
Possibility of German
Bases on This Side

A leading French naval officer has
gone on record as believing that the
latest German submarines are Of 1.5oo
10 1000 tons displacement. Such boats,
if they could establish bases for re-
plenishment Of fuel and supplies on
this side of the Atlantic, would be
fsvorably placed, both for attack on
American shipping in American waters
and on Allied shipping within the re-
Gently established submarine zone.
In view Of this threat, and IT is a
very real one. il should be the part Of
the United States navy to establish a
most thorough patrol. not only of our
own waters. but OF the Mexican coast
and Of the islands OF the Caribbean.
To do this effectively will call for a
vast auxiliary Aeet 20 supplement the
work Of the destroyers, scouts and
cruisers Of the navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
Value Of the Initiative
In American Waters

The German military mind looks far
ahead, and nothing that can be covered
by careful planning is ever left to
chance. Hence, when Germany took the
step which she believed would inev-
itably drag US into the war we may be
sure that she had formulated plans by
which she could obtain the initiative
and carry the war, at the very outset,
into American waters.
But how? By the sea raider and the
submarine. D
For it must long ago have been clear
t. the Kaiser and his naval and mill
tary advisers that, in the event of war,
it would be impossible to employ
against US the great German feet
which for two and half years has
been impotently shut up by the British
feet in the harbors of Kiel, the Elbe
and Wilhelmshaven.
The disastrous rout of the battle CT
Jutland dashed all hope of Germany's
obtaining that command of the sea
which must be the necessary precursor
to an advance of the German high seas
fleet against our own coast.
But in the large submarine feet
which Germany has been building up
with feverish haste she possesses a
weapon which. provided the necessary
bases could be established, would be
as effective against shipping in Amer
ican waters as it is in the North Sea
and off the coast Of Great Britain and
France. And herein lies the sinister
significance of the recent visit of
U-boat SO to Newport If single boat
could make the trip of 1000 miles,
bag half dozen ships, and return
without mishap, what could not a few
fotillas of these craft accomplish If
German sympathizers established Sc
cret bases for them in the West Indies,
on the coast of friendly Mexico, or
even. during the summer months, on
the unfrequented coast of Labrador?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
How U-Boats Might
Obtain the Initiative
In American Waters
Plans Probably Perfected and
Bases Prepared Before
the Break
BY NAUTICUs
a Wen K-o,cn Nooo, Expert


THE German military mind looks far
i into the future, and her military
movements are made with dcliberation.
She strikes when she is ready. Despite
much loose talk TO the contrary, the
proclamation of the present ruthless
submarine campaign was not an act
inspired by sudden anger, madness or
despair. On the contrary, it was the
public announcement Of q deliberate
military movement. long prepared,
carefully thought out, and launched
only when the Grand General Staf
considered that the means were ample
and the time propitious TO secure COM
plete success.
And. furthermore, there can be little
doubt that the extreme military party,
the exponents of ruthless warfare, in
tended and believed that the grossly
insulting note TO the United States, to
say nothing of the subsequent in
structions," would bring this country
into the war. Nothing which could
touch the pride of a great country
that had any pride left was omitted;
and the provision that we might send
one ship a week to specified port in
Europe, provided we striped the craft
until it would look like damned
zebra" as one American captain ex-
pressed it, was surely the most con-
temptuous diplomatic insult that was
ever offered by one great maritime
state to another.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
Germany Sets Time Limit

The German authorities agreed 70
this. making an exception in order %
let the twenty cargoes Of grain reach
the Dutch government. but the rondir
tion was added that the ships ought not
70 sail lsterehan midnight. February
l0-ll.
"In this way the ships would have
been able 10 leave the barred xcns ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
Berlin BIames Dutch
Owners for Ship Loss

Berlin. Feb. % (vis wireless to Say
ville).-An official statement with ret
erence to the sinking of the Dutch
steamers by a German submarine Is
given out through the Overseas News
Agency as follows: >
According TO kilograms received
from Holland. on February %, ct :
o'clock in the afternoon, several Dutch
ships. which, with the agreement Of
Germany. wanted TO leave the barred
zone in a westwardly direction from
Falmouth and Dartmouth, were de-
stroyed. 3
"In answer to this. Il is stated in
authoritative quarters that after the
declaration OF the barred zone Dutch
ship owners asked the British autheyi-
ties to permit thirty-three steansrs
lying at Falmouth and Dartmouth, OF
which twenty were loaded with grain
for the Dutch government, 70 proceed
out Of the barred zone. These ships
were still in the British ports sfter
the expiration OF the time fixed (by
Germany, February 5.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-26
WEATHER.

Rain to-day and warmer. Tomor-
row cloudy and colder; strong
southwest winds, shifting
to northwest.
Full Report on PAGE
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-05-15

Mrs. F.. NJ Syfnons has as her
guests Mrs Clifford Postell and little
daughter, Frances, of ST. Simon.
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After being the attractive guest of
Miss May Wright, Miss Worrill has
returned to her home at Cuthbert
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Mrs. e. B. Burden, Of Macon, is the
Symons. on Union street.
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Mrs z. B. Burden, of Macon, is the
guest Of her mother, Mrs. f. M.
Symons, on Union street.
After being the attractive guest of
Miss May Wright, Miss Worrill has
returned to her home at Cuthbert
Mrs. F.. M. Syinons has as her
guests Mrs. Clifford Postell and little
daughter! Frances, of st. Simon.
Mrs. o. L. Pierce leaves tomorrow
for Charlotte, N c., to be, the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. e. B. Arnold.
The many friends of Miss Bertha
Ames will be pleased to know that
she has recovered from her recent
illness.
After a visit to Miss Bessie Hard
man. Misses Ava Freeman and Marie
Smith have returned to Atlanta.
A pleasant party spending the week
end in Jacksonville YVES Mr.. and Mrs.
TIadley Brown, of Valdosta; Miss
jamie Dart and Miss Susie Brown.
The trip was made in Miss Browns
car.
-
After a visit to relatives here, Mrs.
j. Riley Gardner has returned to her
home in Jesup She was accompa-
MED by her father, Mr. J. R. Robin
son, who will be her guest for some
time
Mrs. S. Simpson and Miss Irma
Simpson have returned from a visit
to Mrs. Geo McNab in Savannah.
Mr. and Mrs. j. H. Johnson and
little daughter have returned from a
visit to friends at Alma, Ga.
Blind Justice" the Vitagraph Blue
Ribbon feature, which was written
and directed by the star, Benjamin
Christie is the attraction at the Bijou
today In this production there are
number of views OF a large circus
which will be sure to delight the chill
dren in the audience. The clowns,
bareback riders with their fluffy
skirts and other circus folk scamper
about the screenl in happy confusion
Coming, Wilfred Lucas in Jim Blud-
so" on Wednesday.
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PHlLATHEA MEET TODAY.

The Brunswick Philathea City I'm
day at p m. at the First Methodist
church All members are urgently
requested to be present.
Miss Buford Aiken is the guest of
relatives at Pensacola, Fla.
Miss Annie Robinson is the guest
of relatives in Dothan, Ala.
Mrs. Charles Brown is very ill, to
the regret Of her many friends.
Mrs F. D. NJ Strachan has returned
from visit to Savannah.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edo Miller has beer named Ruby.
Mrs. W. N. Allen has as her guest
her father, Mr.. Preston Hall, of Sur
rency, Ga.
The D. A. RS will meet tomorrow
afternoon with Mrs. B. F. Mann on
Union street at o'clock.
The friends of Mrs F. c. Harrison
will regret to learn that she is i'll at
her home in Atlanta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Glover are
spending some time in Atlanta, max
ing the trip by auto.
Miss Addie Timmons leaves today
for Hendersonville n c., to spend
the summer
Mrs S. l.. Lloyd leaves this morn
ingsfor Atlanta to be the guest Of
relatives for the summer
X
The directors of the library will
hold their regular monthly meeting
this afternoon at 4 O'Clock at the city
hall