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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
U. S. BREAK WITH TURKEY
IMPROBABLE AT PRESENT
Ottoman Empire Has Not Adhered to
Germany's F-BOat Policy

Washington, Feb. S.-Turkey has not
adhered formally to Germany's sub
marine proclamation, it was learned
to-day. 1t is improbable that severance
of diplomatic relations with the Otto
man government would occur unless
Turkey announces her participation in
the operations, or until this govern
inert obtains proof that Turkey Is con
Quoting Illegal submarine warfare.
The Sultan is said to be operating
seycrsl submarines. but it is thought
hero that in reality they are both
owned and manned by Germany.
Although the Porto several weeks
ago submitted the name of Fuad Boy
as It's selection for Ambassador to the
United States. he has never been for
mally appointed This government is
unaware OF the reasons for the delay.
II had signifed that he was acceptable,
and il was believed he would soon
come 10 this country. Turkey has been
represented here by charge d'affaires
since soon after the commencement Of
tho war, when the then ambassador
rendered himself persona non grata.
Fuad Bey is fifty years old. HIS
last diplomatic post was Minister TO
the Serbian government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
WARN NEUTRALS
TO AVOID BREAK
Petrograd Papers See
Menace to Allies If Small
Nations Risk Disaster

Petrosrad, Feb. s.-Petrograd news
papers fear that the welfare Of the En-
tente Allies might be nenaced serious
" if small neutral countries adopted
President wilson's suggestion to fol
low the example of the United States.
They recommend prudence in view OF
the previous instances OF the wrecking
of weak nations, which may be overrun
easily by Germany before combined re-
sistance is possible.
The "Bourse Gazette" whose atti-
tude is typical, says the trend Of re-
cent events should not deaden the in
stinct Of self-preservation among
smaller neutrals. Their policy, IL con-
tends. should be determined by their
geographical position.
"lf they Joined the Allies" this news
paper continues, that fact would op-
crate merely to extend the front, en-
failing additional responsibility for the
Allies. Already the Allies have suf-
fcient troops, and the armies of the
present neutrals would be only bur-
den on account Of the necessity of pro-
viding them with munitions and pro-
visions"
The Gazette" cites the probability
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
Dutch for Free Seas,
but Against Actual Break

London, Feb. S.-A Reuter- dispatch
from The Hague says:
"In tine Second Chamber of Parlia-
ment to-day Premier Van Den Linden
made q statement on the submarine
situation. lie said the government had
no reason 20 change the attitude il
hal observed previously during the
war through Germanys threat OF in
tensiied submarine war. Holland up
TO the present had strictly conformed
20 international law, and it was her
opinion that law remains law. even
when violated by others.
Holland. me Premier said. espe-
cisly upheld the principle Of freedom
OF the seas. Accordingly. while main
tanning an impartial standpoint in the
war she had theoretically protested
to Germany, both against obstruction
TO free navigation ana against the de-
liberste employment of submarines as
not being in accordance with interna-
tional law.
"'There is now said the Premier,
no more reason for the government
TO change its international policy than
on the occasion Of previous violations
of international law. The government
remains resolutely attached to the pol.
icy of strict impartialty and main
tains its resolve to offer armed re-
sistance to any violation of our terri
tory or sovereign right by any power
whatsoever. The government hopes
by determination and tact 20 overcome
the difficulties resulting from the in
ternational situation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
TEUTON MISSIONARIES
BARRED FROM INDIA
Britain Warns American Board Against
Aiding Revolutionary Movement

Boston, Feb. s.-Thc difficulties faced
by the government OF India in dealing
with missionaries who are not BRUSH
subjects have been made the subject OF
communication from the British Am
bassador at Washington TO the Foreign
Mission Conference Of North America.
In speaking Of this circular letter,
sent to-day to every mission board m
tho United States, the Rev. James l..
Barton. chairman Of the committee on
reference and counsel Of the confer.
ence. called on each Of the American
boards to "see that it's mission body IN
British India, either as individuals or
as a mission, does not countenancc any
utterance or any act detrimental to the
government OF India"
The British Ambassador, it was said,
called attention to the fact that some
mission boards were recommending mis-
sionaries Of German origin or belonging
to nationalities known TO be hostile or
unfriendly TO be British government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
Naon Denies He Plans
to Keep u. S. Out of War

Washington, Feb. 8.-Ambassador
Naon. of Argentina, said tonight that,
acting for his government, he had
made no proposal for a conference at
Madrid or other place for the consid-
Grafton of means TO avert war be-
tween the United States and Germany.
He did not indicate whether he per-
sonally favored such a conference.
perhaps the rumor started he SAID,
because after the session of the gov
crninE board of the Pan-Ameriean
Union Yesterday some of the Central
and South American representatives
were discussing informally the post
ton of the neutrals after the breaking
of relations, as we'll as how regrettaDie
would be the actual rupture of hostiii,
ties between the United States and
Germany. Among the many topics OF
discussion was that of an understand
ing of all neutrals to act together IN
the maintenance of neutrality and the
exercise Of their moral influence TO
avoid such a rupture"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
Scandinavian Seamen
Protest U-Boat Blockade

Gothenburg, Sweden, Feb. 8.-The
Scandinavian Seamen's Conference to-
day adopted a resolution OF protest
against the German blockade. Inc pro
fest declares the new submarine war
fare increases the dangers of all sea-
men engaged in their lawful occupa-
tons. and the conference, ain the name
of all scandinavian seamen, in the name
of all those who have lost their dear
ones or their supporters through pratt
cal actions, cannot do otherwise than
protest Indignantly against seamen who
have nothing to do with the war being
murdered in cold blood while engaged
in the faithful performance of their
arduous labor" g,
The resolution mentions "the moral
indignation of sesmen's organizations
over the threat against the lives of
Scandinavian seamen," and expresses
disbelief that the blockade can be car
ried through in the present circum-
stances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
Reply States Country Will
Not Depart from
Neutral Stand
ALWAYS WILLING
TO WORK FOR PEACE
Note Sharply Recalls to
u. S. Previous Offers
of Cooperation

Stockholm, Feb. s.-The Swedish
government rejects President Wilson'S
suggestion that other neutral countries
Join with the United States in severing
diplomatic relations with Germany and
declares it's intention TO follow the
strictest neutrality so long as il is pos
sible.
"The government Of the United
States has chosen as a means Of .--riv-
ing at the realization Of peace
method absolutely contrary to the
principles which have guided the policy
Of the Swedish government up to the
present hour"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
BOPP AND ALLY PUT UP
$4,000 ADDITIONAL BAIL
Former German Consul and Lieutenant
Saved from Prison

Saved from Prison
San Francisco, Feb. s.-Franz Bopp,
former German Consul General, and
Lieutenant George Wilhelm Won Brinck-
en-, under sentence for conspiring
against American neutrality, deposited
$4,000 with the United States District
Court to-day 10 save themselves from
going to prison, pending their appeal
Won Brincken's liberty was made pos
sible when C. c. Crowley and Mrs. Mar
garet Cornell, convicted assistants, sur
rendered themselves and transferred
5000 bail money for his use. Former
Vice-Consul z. II. Won Setback put up
$4,000 yesterday, making a total Of
$4,000 supplied by patriotic Germans
and sympathizing German-Americans.
All the defendants were out on $lO,-
600 bail each until yesterday, when
Judge William II. Hunt, in the United
States District Court, declared the
break in diplomatic relations between
Germany and the United States made
increased bonds necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
WILSON EXPEDITES WORK
BY CALL ON SECRETARIES
Nothing Unusual" He Says After
State, War and Navy Visit

Washington. Feb. 8. -President Will
son to-day visited the State, War and
Navy Building for the third time since
the receipt OF the German submarine
declaration. lie held lengthy confer.
ences with the three members OF the
Cabinet whose Offices are in that build
ing
Emerging from his visit with Sec
Rotary OF State Lansing. the longest
Of the three. the President said TO the
newspaper men In the corridor:
There Ii nothing unusual, gentle
men. This merely happens 10 be the
most expeditions way Of doing bust
ness"
Are you still waiting for further
detaila about the sinking Of the Cali
fornisH' he was asked.
"Ob, we always wait for complete In
formation about everything" he an.
swcred with u smile. and walked away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09

Germany's unlimited submarine cam
paign is due to the wish Of the Greek
government not to risk the dissatls-
faction of the United States, upon
which nation Greece depends for her
wheat.
"The general opinion concerning the
submarine blockade is that in this mat
ter Germany makes more noise than
she does harm" adds the dispatch.
A Reuter- dispatch from Athens
Wednesday night said that the Amer
can communication regarding the SUB
marine blockade had somewhat em6ar'
rassed the Greek government, wnlch
was sounding other neutralS before
replying.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
SpainDemands Exemption
from U-BOat Campaign

Washington. Feb. S.-Spain's note,
which, II is understood. formally de-
ciines 20 accept President Wilson's
suggestion that she break of diplo-
matte relations with Germany, was re-
ceived to-day at the State Department,
bat not made public.
Spain made an arrangement some
time ago with Germany for the safe
massage Of enough Of her merchant
vessels TO prevent a commercial panic
within the country, but Germany has
Withdrawn that arrangement with the
understanding that ships now bound
Tor England shall return at their own
peril.
Spain is entirely dependent on
SPANISH vessels instead OF other neu-
trail vessels and has demanded cxemp-
ton on the ground that she has never
carried munitions OF war.
IL is understood that the Madrid
government protests vigorously
against the new submarine order as a
violation Of international law and in
vasion OF neutral interests.
Having taken over American inter
ests in Germany and being the best
equipped automatically OF the remain
ing neutrais. Spain is anxious 10 keep
omen communication with Berlin as the
best channel for negotiation between
the Central Empires and the Entente.
The Netherlands government,
through the American Lega ION At The
Hague. has formally declined 20 accept
President Wilson's suggestion that u
follow the course Of the United states
and break of diplomatic relations with
GERMANY. Information to this etect
reached here to-day in confidential DIS
matches from Holland.
II was also said in the dispatches
tbst The Netherlands government had
made a protest against unrestricted
submarine warfare and that at the
ssme .lme negotiations had been
on.ned with Great Britain for the re-
6Yction OF It's mine field. The Duten
Government plans 10 have the BRUSH
Ssld and the German danger zone
Which now overlap each other, 30 con
,rar,sd as 20 make clear pain
,byough which It's ships may pass.
Madrid, Spain, Feb. 81 decree has
been published here, placing al wire
less g.Ations in Spain under the con
Ell ~ lhe government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
MRS. PAGET LEFT MILLION
PROVIDES FOR CHARI,n,
William c. Whitney's Daughter u,s
Residue in Trust for Hush,,

London, Feb. s.-Mrs. Alme,;. n.
Paget, who died at Esher, SURE, y
November. left an estate of as,,..
mately sl,0Oo,o0o gross value ,,,..
ing to her will. filed to-day IA.
making a number of requests N. \
queathed the residue in trus, Ia,
husband for life, TO go on his Ge,,l = !.
her children in equal shares. sSs a
rected that the charitable voh 4.
which she was engaged at the lin. :,
her death be continued.
Before her marriage Mrs. Paeet ~,
Miss Pauline whitney, Of New Y.,'
daughter of the late William C. M
ney.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09

SO declared the Swedish note. which
the Minister of Foreign Affairs, X. a.
Wallenberg. delivered to the American
Minister, Ira Nelson Morris, in reply
10 President Wilson's invitation TO
Sweden to join with the United States,
which Mr.. Morris communicated to the
Swedish government on Monday. The
text of the note follows:
"The policy followed by the royal
government during the war has been
one of strictly impartial neutrality.
The royal government has done every
thing in its power faithfully to fulfil
all the duties which this policy i'm
poses upon it, and at the same time
it has rendered effective. as far as
possible, the right derived therefrom.
"With a view 70 obtaining practical
result in unfolding the principles OF
international law, the royal govern
ment has several times addressed IT.
self to neutral powers in order TO
effect cooperation, with the aforesaid
object in view. Above all, the royal
government has not failed to submit
10 the government Of the United STATES
a proposal TO this effect"
1.-THE royal government has observed
with great regret that the interests OF
the United States have not permitted
il to accept hese proposals. The seps
thus taken by the royal government
have led 20 the taking of common meas
ures among Sweden. Denmark and Nor
way with regard to the two belligerent
groups.
"The royal government, supported
by public opinion, confirmed by the
unanimous solicitations of the coun-
try's representatives, intends TO follow
in the future, as in the past, policy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09

that in the event Of hostilities Holland
and Denmark would be occupied by
Germany, to the great strategic ad-
vantage of the Germans. and adds:
"Allied diplomacy should notify neu-
trails that they enter the conflict at
their own risk"
The "Rech" approves the attitude of
the principal South American nations,
which, it says, eliminates the possibil-
ity that the Germans might establish q
submarine naval base on those shores.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
KEEP WOMEN OFF SEA
TO SAVE MEMS LIVES

The passport department OF the
British Consulate in this city stated
it received orders yesterday from
the British Embassy TO refuse pass
port. to women and children on
any ships unle., an exceptional
emergency wa, offered as reason
for sailing. The purpose is to give
male passengers and crew better
chance to save themselves when a
ship is tOrpedoed, as they will not
be obliged to hold back Tor
women and children first.
1t was explained that this order
was only temporary and would be
rescindcd as soon as conditions OF
ocean travel became amellorated.
A similar order ha. been issued 10
all British consuh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09
Greece Fears Stoppage
ofU. S. Wheat Shipments

Paris. Feb. "a Havss News Agency
dispatch fsom Athens. under date Of
february 4, says that the cmbarrass-
nsnt which the Greek government feels
Or being asked by the United States
Tor a definition Of her attitude toward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09

Of neutrality and inpartiality toward
both beiligerent groups
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-09

Madrid. Spain, Feb. 81 decree has
been nubIished here placing al wire
les y,Ations in Spain under the con
.,nI n the government.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-06-23
THOMPSON SOAKS GRABBERS
OF SCHOOL LAND LEASES

Or SCHOOL LAND LEASES
Mayor Thompson gave out a warm
statement on the school and city
council situation at noon today, but
refused to answer questions of re-
porters. The quote from the mayor
was typewriter and prepared in adj
vance.
It reads:
What motives inspired certain of
the aldermen yesterday to commit
riot and assault and protect the
thieves who have been looting the
school funds of this city for years?
who are the benefciaries of
school leases without revalUation
clauses that telephoned to certain
aldermen yesterday to vote to recon
slider confirmation of the school
board members contrary to law?
who is it that is afraid because
the new school board started three
Independent Investigations at it's mi
tial meeting, to look into finances,
purchases, insurance, leases, text
books and consideration of the cases
Of discharged teachers?
why all this turmoil? No mem
Der of the present board, with the ex-
ception of Loeb, can be charged with
pilfering funds that rightfuIly should
be spent for the benefit of the school
children.
do the records of the school
board tell tales that the old school
regime do not dare to permit to be
made public?
'The idle talk of impeachment of
the mayor and Ousting of the new
school board members is a deception
practiced to divert attention from the
real issues, and I want to call the at
tentiOn of the fathers and mothers of
Chicago to the leaders of this move
ment The head legal advisor and
organizer of the booze interests, Levy
Mayer, and his eTrand boy, Maclay
horvo -,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-06-23


and secure the vaults against pos
sible lOOting."
RED CROSS SUBSCRIPTION FAR
AHEAD OF GOAL
Washington, June 23.-Over-sub-
scriptiOn Of the Red Cross 100000
900 war fund may rival comparative
ly the big Over-subscription of the
Liberty loan
With three days to go the war
chest boosted nearly $8O,OOO,dOO to-
day and some of the heaviest con-
tributiOns are yet to come.
Church collections throughout the
nation tomorrow will swell the fund
which is to be used to sOothe the
wounds of Americas soldiers in
France. A supreme effort is to be
made Misunderstanding day.
The latest grand total at Red Cross
headquarters is $77,529, 400.
New York city, with $4O,OOO,OOO as
its goal, has already reported nearly
S33,O0O,OOO.
The north central division, which
retains its lead by districts, has re-
ported $2O,OOOOOO of its S26,OOO,OOO
allotment.
Several states have already ex-
ceeded their quotas. Ohio is more
than $1,OOO,OOO above its original
goal of $6,OOO,OOO. Michigan re-
ported $2,261, 253, and it's allotment
was $2,5OO,OOO. Delaware has more
than trebled its original S25O,OOO,
and Utah is now $4,000 over its
100000 allotment Illinois has
passed the halfway point in it's CAM
paign.
1890
SMITH TO HOLD UP SCHOOL
MONEY; WILL PAY TEACHERS
City Treasurer Clayton Smith to-
day announced that he would not pay
any school board contracts except
The Detroit times., 1917-12-21
HOLLANDS SAYS
10th ATTEMPTED
TO BRIBE HIM

HARRY r Hollands Thursday took
rho stand u Jltee Conn aly's cal-
and testified TAat Stove 10th. buf
Ing contractor. on TRIAL lareed vi'b
ofrr9g br.be. tried 'o h~'be hir
with g. on Oct 27 tIf. while fs
Nae building iuspoc When D.
resented tro money o~ar 10th 'o1
him he said thar he hl3 }-- on "dr
parit' l- the c'ts hall Prior % that
he said 10th offered hm
Tho o~er Of money WAS made
fer Hollands had or1Heg 10th
stop work on q t1urfamlr f4t bt
cause ~ an inadcgur arewall frhr
D4Hcs. a witness Cor Hollands. testl.
fed that be saw TCt1 try to hand
Hollands money.
Henry A Dupont chief buIt.n
inspector. took he aud 20 deny
ttat 10th made auy offers 20 bri,e
him. The case vI'l boz continued
Friday
The Detroit times., 1917-12-21
SERVES 9 YEARS,
RE-ENLISTS

Herbert r. Rutterbush. OF Tawas
City, began his ninth year in The
service OF Uncle Sam Thursday.
when he enlisted in tho marine
corps THIRTY days ago hs finished
hia second hitch as sergeaut
AMI AZ the expiration ~ his one
month fgrl0uyh reenistc1 in dem
ocracy's vanguard
lIe took part IN The capture ~
TTra Cruz n 1915. and haH Feen
service IN almost every country ln
tho world He VIII report % Paris
Island. 8 G.. whore DO VIII act ne
in~.ructor FOR the marine recruits.
TWO men enlisted in the marine
corps Thursday. while 7o recruits
were accepted In tho army recruit
ing depot Recruiting for the $4,000
rrited staSes guards v1ll begin di
rocuv after Christmas Mal Fred
ertck r. PhalDs, in charge of tha
recruiting depot, announces
The navy tecruiting station has
c-ders to enlist public accountants
rg more than I've years experience
The campaign for gasoline eng.ne
mechanics is gfNl in progress.
The Detroit times., 1917-12-21
BANK GIVES
SALARY BONUS
First and Old Detroit Cuts
Melon For All Em-
plOyes

As n Christmas present % the EN-
ployes OF the First and Old Detroit
National bank. the board % direc-
tors has decided 20 increase the
present years salary OF each eT7-
ploye a percentage based upon length
1f service With the bank, and
whether married or single.
Those who have been with The
bank 10 years Will receive ~ per
cent increase II married. and eiRht
per cent n unmarried; FIVE year,.
10 per cent married ard SIX per cent
unmarried one year. eight per cent
married and four per cent unmsr-
ried; less than one year. three per
cent married and three per cent IN
married.
The directors Of the bank decided
10 give the salary increase AZ this
tine not only because Il is Christ
mas. but Ia recognition of the in
creased cost of living caused hy wcr
conditions.
The Detroit times., 1917-12-21
CRIME SHOWS
BIG DECREASE
Robberies Fall on 10 Per Cent,
Drunkenness IS Per Cent,
SAYS COuZenS

CommissioueE Coufeas reports
decrease IN cruae ;or Novemte
1917. over the samc month last
year The percentage of decrease ir
the various branches cf crime ts ~
follows
Rob1erles. fs por cent grand lar.
any from The person - per cent.
c8rrvnE concealed weapons 45 p'r
cents begging. "a per cerf. com
u0u prostitutes. Us pnr cent di.o
rr'v 'condIet. On per cent distur
Sag The peace. rs per cent drunk
rs per cent gaming "a Ger cent.
-onapopor'. IL per cent. m.scei.
Ianeous. 81 per cent
The total number of ordinance
cases NOT counting tra'Ac. was $50
f.r November % this vear a- corr
pared With 4.544 for TIE CORE spoul.
'7x month last year There yer.
f2 minor automobile accidents los,
onth "a compared with 26f o year
ago. ii serious automobile acci
dents as compared with Is and
there we're eight fatal automobile ac
dents last Nuvember end t' iu Nc-
rcmher. 1876 Hore-lrawn vealc'c-
contributed three fatalities in $50.
yomber ~ This year as cOmpai ec
with one year ago Even Tho mum
tnr ~ doors OF business places lrt
unlocked nnintentionallY az niSn'
time decreased last month 20 4s.
from 6g5 a year ago r may be due
fo the shortage 81 fuel ln the CTS
hat fires were reduced rom 30l Q
g01.
The Detroit times., 1917-12-21
"In the Days News"

Chase s. Osborn. who has an
uouaced bis candidacy to succeed
William Allgu Smith as United
States senator from Michigan. De- a
former RoF~en0r of the wolverine
state A. naIlYr OF Indiana and
sdIato OF Purdue un.versitN Mr
Osborn hed "a varied career "a a
moss srauer editor and owner before
ha -sHIct doHn u tte banking bus
Iue-e al sauIf sle NfrIo. hIe pros
fnl horne After becoming % resi-
dent ot Michigan he hold several mi
nor state office. before his elect o1
to Tho governors Dip ou Tho BopubH-
car ticket in 1885, A. chiof oxecr.
tive DO was conspicuous Tor his ora
v1cacv 0f rrorres .yo measures and
ra Was ou cI-ffc Etrru KooubE rp
roternors who Invited Con Rao-e
raH f1 found tho Progressive nar'
Iu annourcur h rUtf0rial r8ud
dau Nr Osborn ha etln PITS fI
dorsemer- to woman FuGur. r
U1raI rr'h nt'ou aHI fhe war pa
ta of pr, IIru Wilson.