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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Iwenty-three persons have been
Killed IN railroad accident at Serquex.
thirty miles south Of Dieppe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

Steamship Sycamore sailed from Boston
for Liverpool OF the 2lst with 600 horses
included in her cargo. On the 22d steam
ship Etonian. which had been delayed in
starting by the lateness Of the arrival of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28

The aggregate OF livestock at Brighton,
WATERFOWL and the local slaughter
houses:
This week: Cattle 1859, sheep 1856,
calves 1851. hogs Boise.
Last week; Cattle 1898, sheep s045,
calves 2795, hogs 26,9S2
One year ago: Cattle 1885, sheep 40l7.
calves 2306. hogs So, lie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-28
AUGUSTA SOCIALISTS
SEND LETTER TO WILSON

The following letter is self-explanatory
Augusta. Me, Feb q, 1917.
Hon. Woodrow Wilson,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

New York, Feb. mo American cit
izens were among the 81 passengers on
the California, according to officials OF
the Anchor Line in this city. Records
filed in accordance with neutrality reg
ulations when applications were made
for passage. showed that while many
of the persons who sailed on the liner
lived in the United States they were
subjects Of Great Britain. The belief
was expressed also that there We're no
Americans in the crew of 1874.
The cable message received at the
Anchor Line Offices in this city an
nouncing the sinking of the California
said that 16G survivors out of the total
2I5 pc rsons aboard the vessel had been
landed. Nothing was said of the fate
Of the remaining So.
Consul Frost's report to the state de-
partmont that there were go hospital
cases" was cons trued to mean that the
survivors suffered from exposure in the
open boats or injuries received in
leaving the sinking vessel. The mes
sage did not state whether the Cali
fornia Rad been torpedoed or sunk by
a mine.
The California, which sailed from New
York for Glasgow Jan. %, was armed
with defence gun mounted aft She
was due in Glasgow today or tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
Public Order Threats
Steel Determination
Declares King George

London, Feb. liking George, in open
ing Parliament today, said that the re-
Spouse of the Allies to the invitation of
the President of the United States out
lined their aims as far as could be done
at present The King added
Threats of further outrages upon
public order and the common rights OF
humanity serve to steel our determine
tom
The opening of Parliament, always pic
turesque was shorn of much of its color
and pomp. The peers wore none Of the
customary robes and regalia. The King
was clad in a khaki uniform and all the
lords and members OF the House of Com
mons who are entitled to wear either
khaki or navy blue followed the exam
pie of the King. There also were other
innovations in keeping with the time Of
war. The imperial escort consisted Of off,
GERS of the overseas fighting forces. The
royal gallery in the House of Lords was
set apart for wounded soldiers For the
first time in the history of Parliament
the importance Of the foreign press was
recognized by the allotment of seats I,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

and allow the United States still to
care for the great prison camps over
which she has assumed guardianship.
That most of the neutral world will
line up behind this country at least to
the extent OF vigorous protesting
against the German campaign became
evident today with reports that Spain,
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Brazil, Bo-
livia and probably other Latin-Ameri-
can countries would publish their re-
plies soon. While it is not believed that
any of these nations, particularly the
Europeans contiguous to Germany, will
formally sever relations, as this coun-
try has done. their protest is valued
as means of moral condemnation.
After consultation with the President
Secretary Baker issued statement
pointing out that German ships at PAN
anna and the Philippine islands had no.
been seized as had been reported, and
that nothing would be done by the Amer
can authorities which might be consider
ed as questioning their ownership. Be
cause of the disabling of some of the
ships, however precautionary measures
have been adopted.
Spokesman of the administration went
to great pains to emphasize that the
American government will follow the let
ter of the law in dealing with German
subjects and property in the United
States and that no official of the gov
eminent has been authorized to take any
steps in violation of this policy Even
should war come. German residents
would be treated with the utmost consd-
GRAFTON. 1t is understood the govern
ment has virtually determined to observe
the terms of the old Prussian-American
treaty Of 1898, under which the citizens
of each country in the territory of the
other would be given nine months in
which to dispose of their personal and
real property and leave the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
German Papers Make
Stronger Attacks on
President Wilson

Berlin, Feb. G, via London, Feb. e.
The afternoon newspapers devote col
umns to news from America which,
with the exception OF the weather. ex-
cludes almost every thing else from
their pages. Editorially the papers lay
particular stress on President Wilson's
move to induce Switzerland and 9TH
er neutraIs to follow his lead. The
comments are temperate in general,
although President Wilson personal
ly is more sharply attacked than be-
fore and his peace efforts are ridicul-
cd as utterly inconsistent with what
are termed his attempts to foment
trouble in Europe.
BY curious coincident almost ev-
cry paper takes occasion to reiterate
the allegation that President Wilson's
every act has been induced by his in
sistence that Americans shall be al
lowed to travel unendangered on En-
tente ships. Several papers repeatedly
refer to this as the chief cause of the
trouble between the two countries. and
here and there an almost plaintive note
makes its appearance as the editors
ask why President Wilson could not
accept the German offer to allow one
American ship weekly to go to Eng
land. IN w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
Frederick Viii
as Transport
OF German Staff

New York, Feb. "A formal request
from the state department that the
Observation-Disclosures Line ship Fred
erick VIII be used to transport Ambas-
sador Bernstorff and his suite to Eu-
rope, has been forwarded by cable to
the lines head office in Copenhagen. it
was announced here today. Halvor ia
cobsen of the company stated that no
reply had as yet been received.
The Frederick VIII and the Helllg
Olav of the same line are at Hoboken,
n. j., and the sailings of both have been
suspended pending instructions from
Copenhagen.
Mr. Jacobsen said he understood that
If either ship was allowed to sail it
would be required to stop at Halifax,
n s, to be searched by British officials
In this way, it was pointed out, the
vessels could avoid touching at Kirk
wall Scotland. where they custonarily
put in, and thus could make detour
of the German zone of submarine opera
tons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

the press gallery to correspondents from
allied and neutral countries.
The weather was clear and crisp and as
the royal procession passed from Buck
ingham palace to the house OF Parma
ment dense crowds lined the streets.
King Georges speech follows:
For the third time in succession
summon you to your deliberations in
the midst of war. Certain overtures
of which YOU are aware have been
made by the enemy with a view to
opening peace negotiations. Their
tenor, however, Indicated no possible
basis of peace. My people throughout
the Empire and my faithful and hero
lie allies remain steadfastly and unan-
imously resolved to secure the just
demands for reparation and restltu-
ton in respect TO the past and guar :
antees of the future which we regard
as essential to the progress OF CIVIL
ization.
In response to an invitation by the
President of the United States OF Am
erica we have outlined, SO far as can
be done at present, the general o.
iects necessarily implied by these
aims"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
RECOMMENDS
IMMUNITY FOR
BELGIAN RELIEF

HaNre. Feb. The Belgian govern
mont replying to inquiries made by
The associated Press respecting the eff
fects on Belgian relief work of the
rupture between the Tnitdc States and
Germany has made a statement in
part as follows:
Tn reality, the only way in which
the German government may prove its
sincerity, and rot interfere with this
provisioning (thc feeding of Belgium)
Is 10 guarantee complete immunity.
and without reserve to the relief com
mittee'S ships. IT 1uSt not he over
looked that she has not done so i'm hcr
notification to the ministers at Rrus-
sells protecting the relief committee
and that she has not offered TO give
such guarantee eventually.
The first ana only question is what
VIII he the German GOVERNMENTS prar-
uce at. sea toward relief committee
ships. independent o, any decisions 20
ne asked eventually Of thc british COW
eminent. Yes or no-will jmmunity ia
assured them. thst they can carry ~,
'hN>r humanitarian mission under com
u'uohS inherent to NAVIGATION? Yos
or nc-are they to he protected fro,,,
III attempts nj destruction WHOM tho,
nave brought from ENGLAND a fftb or
We supplies Of food which the COMMA,
tPe buVs in that country? Yes or No
VIII SHIPS enroute and which :, 49,.
oeen imnossible to warn, he attocl,o,
and sunk. conformity 10 their or,,o,,.
ueS penetrate into the new prohibit,
ed zone?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
MESSAGE FROM
GERARD DATED
SWITZERLAND

Washington, Feb. THE where
abouts of Ambassador Gerard was Civ
ing the State department concern to-
day. Newspaper reports that he had in
effect been held as q hostage in Ber-
lin until after Count Won Bernstorff
shall depart for home, received cred
ence in certain quarters.
But later in the day a dispatch from
Ambassador Willard in Madrid said he
had received message direct from Ge-
rard, which was dated in Berne, Switzer-
land.
For time officials took the view that
this meant that the ambassador had
reached neutral territory, iaasmuch as
it was known that he intended coming
home via Switzerland.
Later. however feeling of doubt
became in evidence and finally Secretary
Lansing, by direction of President Will
son, sent a special dispatch direct to
the United States representative at
Berne and to Ambassador willard de-
manding all of the facts as soon as pos
Sible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

Madrid, via Paris. Feb. The
Spanish governments reply to Ger
manys submarine war zone note Is
firm and dignified protest against It,
IL declares that Germanys decision
To close completely certain sea routes
is outside the legal principles OF inter
national law. |: adds that IL Germany
hopes 10 have SPANS help to avoid
more loss o. life IL must be understood
that Spain. while ready at the proper
time 20 lend the initiative in support
Of the establish ment of peace, cannot
accept the legality of exceptional
methods of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
SAYS SUBMARINE
CAMPAIGN CANNOT
BE ANY WORSE

Paris, Feb. Rear Admiral Lacaze,
minister of marine. in q statement to the
Associated Press today on the German
submarine campaign said: THE German
submarine campaign cannot in its spirit
and in the quality of its act be worse
than it has been. More crews of vessels
torpedoed, whether belonging to neutras
or the Allies, have been put adft in open
boats during all this winter to die more
cruelty Of cold and hunger than if they
had been shot at once.
Now we shall probably have month
or two of torpedoing more active than
heretofore. We have had these deca-
rations of the intention to submarine
ships regardless of sea rights two or
three times before, following intervals
during which the Germans accumulated
submarines. A larger number will be
sent out now; then probably we shall
have another period of relative inactivity
during which the submarines lost VIII be
replaced and those damaged repaired"
Admiral Lacaze had on his desk reports
Of the torpedoing Sunday night of the
British steamer Lars Kruze, loaded with
food Of the Belgian relief committee for
the Belgians and the inhabitants Of the
invaded districts of France.
THE vessel was torpedoed without no.
tice toward midnight" said the admiral
Every man of the crew of 10 persisted
except one. He was rescued by French
torpedoboat."
The admiral spoke with animation of
the severance by the United States of
diplomatic relations with Germany and
its significance for the Allies.
The most important result he said
lis the moral weight of the measure
against Germany's illegal and inhuman
practices. Germany will be crushed I'M
der the moral condemnation of the world.
She cannot endure it"
Admiral Lacaze believed that IL the
United States entered the war her small
er warships would do really effective SER
vice in hunting down submarines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
LOST TANKER DAYLITE
LOCATED BY GRESHAM

Boston, Feb. The motor tHrktf U..
lite which broke adrn from N, u
Resolutc leo miles south ui Cau, SrNs
y. &. in storm SUNDAY. was located 3.
DAY 10y the coast guard cutter GRESHAM
and will bc taken tu tow fer Bu5t,a al
soon as the weather moderate A m,,
sage from the cutter stated that thc Jryr
was aboard but that 1t wac in.iussltI
To get a line To the vessel hc.tu-r ui o.
heavy seas. While the Gresham pot
ton was not given IL was thought tsr
that the ralu'c hnd dr','l mrn' rrt
from TIE point whore sine r'o"u heb
less after the hawscr from TIC tpg por
ed
The ResoIutc. with her coal slrr'f Of
most exhausted. arrived here tada, ah
reported that she lost thc uayIte So
terrific storm. picked her up after
search Of - hours and lost her aga
Monday night.
The payllte was built recently ~ y
ledo. Ohio. for the STANDARD on 90 m
was proceeding IN tow from uH.rt
where she had undergone r"pa'r ah'
n previous m,shtp. for >cw York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
Paul D. Sargent Presides
at Boston Road Meetino

Boston. Feb. Paul u. Sargent.
chief engineer of the Maine Highway
Commission, was the presiding officer
at today's session OF the American
Road Builders Association in Paul Re
we're hall. AS one after another speak
or took the floor to eXpound some spe-
Cial theory ii became more and more
evident that MIR. Sargent was a man
thoroughly versed in road building and
he made a highly intelligent presiding
officer. The general subject discussed
was "Bituminous Roads and Pave
ments and Treatments" and the first
speaker was William H. harrington,
division engineer OF the Massachusetts
Highway Commission. He dealt in de-
tail with the various methods used in
Massachusetts in building different
types OF bituminous roads.
He spoke particularly of the sand
and oil roads that were originated in
this state and have proved satisfac-
tory in the Cape Coz section where
rock road building material is scarce.
II. T.. Breed, first deputy commits
sioner OF the New York State Commits
sion on Highways was one of the aft
ernoon speakers. Mr.. Breed explained
the practice and experience of New
York with the concrete road and
general discussion followed his re-
marks.
Tonight the annual dinner was held
at the Coplcy-Plaza and was attend
ed by fully 1000 men, quite the larg-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
Austria Has Not Abandoned
Hope for Peace with j. s.
Saws Government Official

that the Entente was continuing the
war for conquest.
Our peace offer was made despite the
fact that we were holding every mill
tary advantage. We took this action be-
cause our war was one of stlf-defense.
The Entente refused to entertain our
offer. leaving US no other way than
the one now adopted.
We hoped that the American pub
lie would see that this action was JUS
titled, and we still so hope, believing
this because we are sure that the
American people, if they were SINH
larly cornered, would do the same in
self-defense. For this reason we are
not ready to abandon hope that peace
between the United States and Austria
Hungary will be maintained.
We still believe that President Will
sons high aims are reconcilable with
our measures because this measure is
necessary if Austria Hungary's people
are not to pass under the rule of gov
ernmerts which in their last note shed
the last rag Of decency and proclaiemd
themselves as promoters of a war of
conquest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
Officials Of Anchor Line Say
No Americans on California

and in the absence of details as to her
exact position when sunk it is belieNe4
here she must have been Oft the north or
Ireland.
The vessel, which was of $685. tons,
carried a full cargo believed to consist
in part at least of war supplies. Under
a recent ruling of Collector of Port Dud-
ley Field Malone details OF cargo on
board departing ships is withheld, ana
the agents of the Anchor Line refused
to divulge the nature of the shipment.
officers of the California, the first large
passenger liner to be sunk since the pub
LEGATION of the recent German note deftn-
ing new sea policy. were; Captain.
John l.. Henderson; surgeon. William F.
Alger; purser, d. Etherington; chief
steward, w. Henry.
The loss of the California leaves the
Adriatic Baltic and Cretic, also British
passenger vessels now at sea, to be heard
from, the Baltic being due to arrive in
Liverpool today.
The California was one of four large
twin screw passenger vessels built in 1907
for the Anchor Line, the others being
the Cameronia. Caledonia and Columbia.
She was 470 feet long and was fitted up
with all modern conveniences for the
comfort of sea travellers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

Vienna Feb. 3, via Berlin and Wire
less to The Associated Press, via Say
Vile, Feb. Tn an interview given by
a high government official today to The
Associated Press shortly after the re-
ceipt of the news that diplomatic rela-
tions between Germany and the United
states had been severed, the following
statement was made:
We had hoped that the American
government would take a different view
Of our situation. especially since we had
waited more than a year before n de-
cision, on the question was reached,
which was entirely a courtesy on our
part toward the United States.
During that time we had entertained
the hope that II would never be neces-
sary to give the submarine its full eff
fectiveness although we long ago had
been convinced of such effectiveness.
when President Wilson finally inter-
estcd himself in behalf of peace we
sighed in relief because we hoped the
Entente. after turning down our offer.
would not dare step before the world
with war program which from start
10 finish was nothing but a declaration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
LOST BOY STAYS OUT
ALL NIGHT ON LAKE

North Baldwin. Me, Feb. 7.-Charlie
Mason, the l5-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. w o. Mason of North Sebago had
a thrilling experience that came near
causing his death Monday night, but
other than the effects of the terrible
chilling sustained by the young man he
will feel no i'll effects, it is believed.
Mason started out in the severe snow
storm and went to the smelling shahty
of living Shaw at North Scbaso. lie
remained there until about noon WIN Mr.
Shaw and then struck off toward his own
shanty near Plymouth Rock, which IS
near the Quakers cottage, the property of
Charles X. Bispham, further UP the sht re
AS he plowed through the snow on the
top of the ice the storm became more in
tense and in order to SHE'D his face the
Young man pulled MS sweater up and his
cap down until he could not see exactly
where the shore was, but being so IA
miIiar with the surroundings he felt con-
fdent that he was going directly to his
camp.
He had been working a LONG time
but found that ne WIS no nearer 10
the shanty and when he looked about
him he was out of sight of land on
the broad expanse of lake.
This was a preGicament that he had
not reckoned with, but he kept on
walking the entire afternoon, but he
did not reach shore, the fierce biz
zard having otliterated the shore line
completely.
-;,rlt
Yves overcome by WEAKNESS that
could not be combated and he sank
down in the snow completely exhaust
ed from his many miles of walking.
All night long he slept until daylight
Tuesday morning. when the severe cold
awakened him. He staggered to his
feet and although the snow had ceased
ard the day was clear Mason could
exposure to the cold having caused
him to become entirely bewildered.
Mrs. Everett Anderson at North Sc
bago CHANGED to look out over the
white blanketcd lake when she saw
young Mason staggering and falling
several miles from the shore and walk
ing onward toward the center of the
lake. Mrs Anderson at once got busy
on the telephone and a party of men
Immediately started out in pursuit of
Mason, who was overtaken about two
ard a half miles from land and assist
ed to his home.
Nelson Wentworth of North Sebago
was the first to reach Mason and when
he was taken into his home he imme-
dlately commenced to feel the effects
Of his terrible experience. the tenn
loI
during the early morning hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08
FAVOR THREE
AMENDMENTSTO
THE naval BILL

Washington. Feb. - Favorable s,.
ports were ordered by the House nav.
committee today on three sdmlr,.tr,
ton measures which viii he Offered
amendments 10 the naval approrri,,t.
bill when II is "a b. taken up IN a.
House again tomorrow for immod..,.
passage.
one OF tho amendments voplB -,
thorize bond issue ~ $50 600 aoo !,
cover the cost Of prompt completion +,
warship now under construction an
the purchase or construction OF aSs
tional submarines dsstroyers and sp,
plies. Another would authorize m.
communicating by the government Il,
shipyards and munitions plants. ana ii,
third would appropriate 81. 0ua GOO
purchase basic patents " aircraft
At Secretary Daniels suggestion IA.
committee eliminated a provision ~,
drafting into the naval estatllshm,rt
the officers. agents and empleyes ~ a, ,
private plants Communicated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-08

Washington, Feb. Tn spite of
strong sentiment among some Demo-
cratic members of the leak investl-
eating committee in favor Of ending the
inquiry Friday or Saturday, Republican
committeeman declared tonight that
they had just begun to investigator
Until It is proved beyond all doubt
that the alleged leak originated with the
two Washington newspapermen who
have admitted they sent out warning
messages on the peace note, the Repub-
Leans say they will not agree to ter
inmate the inquiry. They insist that
someone higher up must have fur
nished the information in the first place.
Every indication tonight was that
sherman Whipplc. counsel for the COM
mttee, was planning TO continue his
ease. He began today examining state
department employees who aided in
transmission OF the note and is said to
plan calling all the newspaper men to