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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23
Washington Suspects Ger
many Inspired Neutral to
Offer Mediation
Purpose to Divide
American Sentiment
Action Not Welcome at
State Department Unless
U-Boats Are Recalled

Washington, March 22.-Word
that European neutral might offer
mediation to prevent open war be-
tween the United States and Ger
many has come to the Administra-
ton without causing surprise or in
any way affecting the governments
plans for meeting the situation
forced by submarine ruthlessness.
Such a proposal is regarded here as
nothing more than another scheme
fostered by Germany with the hope
OF dividing sentiment in this coun-
try, while the destruction Of Ameri-
can lives and ships on the high seas
continues.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23
New Russia Notified
OF Recognition by u. S,

Petrograd. March 22.-The United
States is the first nation to recognize
formally the new government Of Rus
sia. Ambassador Francis made pre-
liminary call this morning on Foreign
Minister Miliukoff Immediately upon
the receipt Of instructions from the
State Department at Washington.
This afternoon, accompanied by his
staff. including the naval and military
attaches. he went TO the Marinsky
Palace. where the Council Of Ministers
was assembled. and made the formal
recognition. and presented congratula-
tions and fluctuations on behalf Of the
United States.
The naval and military attaches ap-
neared in full uniform, while Ambassa-
dor Francis and the secretaries wore
afternoon dress.
The ambassadorial party was re-
ceiyed in the council chamber. All the
ministers we're present and stood IN a
row behind the seni-circulsr table
Ambassador Francis stepped from the
group of secretaries and addressed
the ministers, saying:
IL have the honor as the ambassador
and representative of the government
of the United States accredited TO
Russia 70 state. in accordance with in
structions. that the government of the
United States has recognized the new
government of Russia, and |, as am
bassador Of the United States, will be
pleased to continue intercourse with
Russia through the medium of the
new government.
"May the cordial relations existing
between the two countries continue TO
obtain; may they prove mutually satis-
factory and beneficial"
The Russian Foreign Minister, DR.
Miliukofr, in reply, said:
"permit me in the name OF the pro-
visional government to answer the act
of recognition oy the united States'
You have been able to follow for your
self the events which have estab-
lished the new order Of affairs for free
Russia. have been more than once
in your country and may bear witness
that the ideals which are represented
by the provisional government are the
same as underlie the existence OF your
own country. hope that this great
change which has come to Russia VIII
do much to bring US closer together
than we have ever been before.
"I must tell your excellency tnat
during the past few days | have. re-
ceived many congratulations from
prominent men IN your country as.
suring me that the public opinion Of
the United States is in sympathy with
US. Permit me to thank you. We are
proud to be recognized first by
country whose ideals We cherish"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23
Billy Sunday to Recruit Army
In Tabernacle if War Comes
I'D Be a Poor Mutt of Paci1st if Didn't Get in Front
Rank" Says Evangelist-Son to
Volunteer Flyer

ham Lincoln called for volunteers. Billy
Sundays father left his log cabin al
Ameg. Iowa, TO become private IN
Company of the 23d Iowa Volunteers
One month afterward he contracted
measles and died. and iour months later
little Billy was born.
"I'd be a poor mutt OF splneless
pacifst," said Billy, recounting the
story, "if didn't show up in the front
rank now. wouldn't 2"
Sunday believes he can do New York
ers as much good by recruiting them
for terrestrial war as for spiritual ac-
tion.
'1t's the same thing" he explained
"when the earthly war is against evils
such as those perpetrated in Belgium
Signing up with God means signing up
against such horrors as those
Any way, he figures, God Will hnd
time to deal with Gotham.
after the war is over and the
swords are beaten into ploughshares,
he predicts, God may say: Now, Billy
GO end reign over New York State.
Ard then maybe there wont be some
lblHR uOlHS.
No Pacifst Sermons for Sunday
r. war with Germany does not come
before the New York campaign begins
Sunday will inject the probability OF
war INTO all his sermons, warning
against the danger Of unpreparedness
and urging his hearers to heed the
scriptural Injunction tc "Gird on tie
sword"
The danger Of impending war has
gripped the entire Sunday party here.
All the men workers are professedly
ready TO volunteer for service at any
time. George NJ. Sunday, business
manager. and Billy's son, has offered
his services to the government as a
military aviator. A large battle plane
is under construction for his order at
the Curtiss plant here, and to-day,
George Sunday, with Milly and MA
Sunday, visited the factory and in
spected the craft. =,
an be your first passenger, George,
said the evangelist. "I'd like to get a
little nearer Jesus's home anyway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23
No Reaction, Says
Grand Duke Nicholas
Declares He Would Not Consent
to Return Of Old Regime

London, March ga dispatch TO the
Exchange Telegraph from Copenhagen
gives the following statement made By
Grand Duke Nicholas, commander in
chief of the Russian forces in the Csu-
casus, to the newspaper correspondents
at his headquarters, in Tiiis, Trans
caucasia:
"A return to the old regime is i'm
possible, and ! would never consent to
such a retrogrsde step. look forward
20 ultimate victory in the war. but a
necessary condition in the interval is
internal peace. ] am sure the govern
ment will be able 10 prevent anarchy,
but only with the support OF the peo-
ple."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23

Amsterdam, via London, March
22-The American steamer Heald-
ton was torpedoed on Wednesday
evening, according TO a Terschelling
dispatch to the "Telegraf." Three
boats were launched, one of which
contained eight men.
One man, badly injured, was
brought to Terschelling by torpedo
boat. Another died on the way.
Nothing is known of the other boats.
II is believed tnar fourteen men were
killed by the explosion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23
Daniels Will Recruit
Navy to Full Strength;
8-Hour LolO Suspended

Washington. March 22.-The eight
hour regulation applying to labor on
Navy Department contracts in private
plants was suspended to-day by Pres
ident Wilson, under the authority given
him at the last session of Congress.
Additional efforts 20 stimulate re-
eruiting for the navy were launched
during the day. The response to the
recruiting service in the last few
months has been the best on RECORD.
but Secretary Daniset is determined
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23
Wagner Works
To Aid Germany,
Mayor Asserts
Senator, Accused in Rock
away Point Land Bill,
Calls Mitchell 'Liar"

Mayor Mitchell accused State Senator
Robert F. Wagner last night of work
ing in the interests Of the German gov
ernment. He was referring to the
legislators action in blocking the Mills
bill. which would have allowed New
York City to present the city-owned
land at Rockaway Point to the govern
ment for fortiication purposes.
at would appear" the Mayor said
heatedly, "that certain members of the
Legislature are working in the inter
ests of Germany. You know whom
mean" he added. 81 mean Rob Wag-
ner."
The Mayor made his attack in his
Office at the City Hall. He also gave
out letter, hitherto unrevealed, to
Adiutant General Stotesbury, which
stated that the city would not make
gift of any or its property to the state
although it stood ready 10 turn it over
without recompensc to the United
States government.
Calls Mayor Liar
Senator Wagner. when informed Of
tho Navor's accusation at Albany last
night branded Mr.. Mitchell as an IN
famous liar and promised TO MAKE
him eat his words" at the bar OF the
Governor Whitman declared that the
attack was utterly without founda-
ton" .;.l
MAYOR Mitchel's attack was inspired
nv events at Albany yesterday IN CON
nection with the Rockaway fortihcauon
nroiect. The Assembly yesterday passed
the S1,0O0.000 Appropriation olli' al
ready approved by the Senate 70 cover cover
the cost of acquiring the land. Inc
Rockaway Pacific Corporation, owner OF
the land TO be condemned, Immediately
obtained an injunction against the con-
fscation Of the property. alleging tha'
its value was s2,000,OOO.
Democrats and Republicans went into
caucus 70 determine on action. The
Democrats refused TO consider the en-.
ac.ment of the Mills bill, which would
confirm the land bargain originally
made between the city, the Federal
government and the Rockaway Pacihc
Corporation. II was this refusal whlch
aroused Mayor Mitcheps ire against
Senator Wagner. minority leader.
"Mayor Mitchell says that am
traitor 70 my country" the Senator
said. when he heard of the attack, "a
country in whose defence | would give
nv life. His statement is an infamous
lie. The MAYOR knows it to be false.
viii Demand Recantation
or sball demand tomorrow that he
he brought before the bar OF the SEN
ate | shall make him eat his words.
I will make him recant so dastardiy a
rbarge and apologize for his con-
.emntible 'insinuation. His charge is
nrornptod by my opposition TO the
Roclaway land grab bill. Every legiis-
istor agreed with me. Only to-day the
;aauenees behind this bill were de-
n"nnced by both parties as pernicious
and unpatriotic. The action taken by
,be legislature to-day was based on
ass,,rsnces By General Witherspoon
IT. no DELAY would result"
aTho snooestion that members OF the
e.,ate have been actuated by unworthy
~ mnnatriotic motives in their attitude
Sa,es,d This proposition is utterly with
Io|"f ', fa,ndation," Governor Whitman
oe' 'd "ecnator Wagner, the leader OF
,sr % minority, ~ a Democrat we nave
si.sy. becn opposed politiealiy' oot
.tt,J Tho charge is absurd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23
HolIweg Confers with
Kaiser and Hindenburg
Important Foreign Policies Re-
ported Under Consideration

London, March 22.-The German Inn
perial Chancellor, DR.. Won Bethmann-
Hollweg. according to an exchange
telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam.
left Berlin on Wednesday for General
Headquarters to confer with Emperor
William and Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg. In Parliamentary circles, it
is considered thar at this conference
important questions relative to foreign
politics will be discussed.
GEORGE VI. COHAN In 'Brosd-y Jonss" FL
elus.1sly A. STRAND nett ~e<k.-Ad"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23
lr.oD s,.r cor-..ponaent 0, rh. rrlbnn,l

Prom A star Correspondent Of The Tribunsl
Buffalo. March 22.-"Jesus. you're
sure taking a lot Of back talk from the
Kaiser" remarked William Asher Sum
day as he unfolded his newspaper and
sugared his breakfast coffee this morn
ing.
81 wish. Lord. you'd tell America to
help wipe Germany off the map, as you
commanded Israel to destroy the idola-
trous and corrupt Cansanites. Count
Billy Sunday in up to his neck when
war comes"
The evangelist, who has taken Buff
falo and is poised for spring drive
against the New York division of Sa-
tan's army, is ready to turn he hght
against "Teuton frightfulness the min
ute Congress gives the word"
"What'll / do?' he echoed. why.
I'll turn that New York tabernacle into
a recruiting station. III call for re-
cruits- volunteers for Christ and the
United States army. I'll have recruit
ing officers there to sign them up III
raise enough of an army myself TO beat
down to the Gust the devils hordes
that are numbering our women folk.
Jesus will be our commander in
chief. and He has Won Hindenburg
beaten to a frazzle. And maybe he
hasn't it in for Germany for the mis-
cradle heresy that crawled out of Leip-
sic and Heidelberg"
Ready to DO His Part
Billy Sunday believes the United
States will be at war with Germany be-
fore he opens his Gotham revival cam
paign in the tabernacle a. Broadway
and 1sSth Street on Easter Sunday. II
there ;s o call TO arms he believes his
first duty is to the nation rather than
70 New York
In the summer of 1862. when Abra'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23

Roots Speech, Rooserelfs Let
W ami Tezt of Resolption on
Paess.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23
Watch Suspected
Propagandists

1t has become increasingly APP
parent since the break in relations
with Germany that Bernstorff left
behind an effective system Of propa-
ganda, and that the same old type OF
news that he used to dispense, to the
discontinue of the State Depart
ment, is still leaking out. 1t was
learned to-day that some of the
sources of this news are known, and
are being watched by agents Of the
Department of Justice. Evidence is
teing collected, and arrests probably
will be made on the outbreak Of war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23
n..o,ou sLggpEH fEKNcn iioK'
THn, Hn,v.no,,r vno OHIO RAILROAD.

b'ny in'sno - ws.t Bsdsn Spring. IT, z5d
g'''s" 20 - a. n. LberU g.. 1000 a h-Ad"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23
Berlin's s Hand Seen
In Latest Move

There is more than one suspicion
that this rumored offer of good off
ces" was inspired in Berlin, or at
least prompted by consideration for
Germany's interests. The rumor has
not reached the government through
official channels. Officials are not
sure just where it originated, but
they suspect that it came from a
source of previous pro-German
moves.
Within one week after relations
were broken DR.. Paul Ritter, the
Swiss Minister, made "peace offer"
to the United States on behalf Of
the German government. II was not
an offer of mediation. The Swiss
government acted merely as repre-
sentative of German interests here.
and presented the offer in the name
Of the German government only. IL
was rejected because conditioned on
the continuance of the submarine
campaign against American rights.
Secretary Lansing's note rejecting
that offer exposed the insincerity Of
the Berlin Foreign Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23

Cars return TO T-s;skoe-Selo,
under arrest, Great Britdin's
congratulations and other Rus
sian neps on Page /.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-23
" EAT II f r

Fair and warmer to-day. rain at
night or tomorrow South
winds increasing tonight
Full Report on Page ie
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-11
PRISONERS WANT CHANGE n G0
 TO TRENCHES
(By Associated Press ;

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12.-Knit- ting needles are flying in the cells and workshops at the San Quentin and Folsom state penitentiaries, and @ big assortment of socks, sweaters and other sartorial comforts are being turned out for the American troops in France and in the domestic service. At San Quentin the 24 women in mates are spending all of their time not taken up by other duties in turn ing out wristlets, socks and many oth- CT articles of apparel designed to keep out the cold. In Folsom practically every male prisoner has become adept at the knitting needles, and a half dozen knitting machines have been installed in addition. Some of the operators there are said by Warden J. J Smith to be turning out a pair of socks every fourteen minutes.
 The Red Cross is directing the work in both institutions.
 The men prisoners at San Quentin are not engaged in knitting but they are besieging Warden James A, Johnston with requests that they be allowed to join the armed forces of the nation Hundreds of the men have told the warden that they are will ing to place themselves in the custody of the United States army in order l that they might go to the trenches and then be returned to the prison to finish their terms.
 Under the laws of the state, how ever, neither prison inmate or an ex-convict can join the armed forces
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-11
TEACHING SAFE Y FIRST T0
 PUPILS

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Dec. H. Safety first" is being demonstrated in the schools of Los Angeles coun- ty by the exhibition of lantern slides, photographs, charts, and other mater ial gathered by the Los Angeles police force in the course of it's traffic work The school authorities have sent out the material in the belief that a pie ture of ar automobile upside down in ditch will give a clearer idea of the res its of carelessness than any amount of cautionary talk.
 The police department maintained a safety first" exhibit at a recent au- tomobile show here, and the material from that exhibit was asked for by the school authorities, and lent by the police. The police department exhibit was built up largely from newspaper photographs of various local accidents and accounts of how they occurred, supplemented by explanations on how to avoid similar troubles.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-11

of the country. The only thing that permits them to do so is an absolute pardon from the governor.
 Because of this the prisoners will have to satisfy their desire to serve by knitting and other war activities that may be carried on within the wall of a prison
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-11

Don't delay your orders for your Christmas fruit cakes and buildings at the City Bakery.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-11

Novelty Kimonas at Dougherty's.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-11

LosT-$6O in three $20 bills. Was in large F. & S. envelope Return to Times for reward.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-11
CLASSIFIED ADVS.

WANTED-Eousekeepr. Rev. and
 Mrs, G. J. Finn, Valdez. 6-2w
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-11

FOR RENT-Three nice rooms, suit able for light housekeeping. Also large front room. Apply J. K. Smart 3-6t
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-17
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE
By Associated Press

Philadelphia, March 16 : Wheat -
Higher; No. g, red, spot and March, st.94
@l;s9; No. 2. Southern. red, $1,92Q
Corn = Market firm: No. 2. yellow,
Sl;2S@!.2i; Nc. yellow; $:22@L2S;
sl.llSS51IISs; No. 8. Southern. yellow,
oats = The market is firm,
No. 2 white. 75@7Slac: No. 3. white,
Bran--Is firm and scarce;
mills, winter. per ton. $500; west
per ton, s4S.OO@44.OO; spring. per ton.
Rsaned Sugars = Market steady;
confectioners' 4. sSoe. ''0'
Butter-The market is steady:
nearbv nrinfs extras 46c 42@
Eggs. : The market is unchanged;
free cases. 1915 per case; do, current
western. extras. firsts. free cases, sS.f5
per case; do. firsts, free cases. $500
Live Poultry = Market firm;
fowls. 24@25c; old roosters. 16Ql7c;
"a q @S csc: DUCKS H;,& e 22@%tc; geese; is% 25c:
fowls, fancy. 94@24Ac; do, good to
choice, 2S@2S SlAc; do, small sizes, 100
22c: old roosters. lsc; roasting chick
western. is a 26c: do, nearby. 3o@3s
spring ducks. nearby 22626c: do
western. 22@24c: geese, nearby. 1870
21c; do. western, 10000; turkeys
fancy. large nearby. 30 a sac. do. west
ern, fancy. large, -32@3Sc; do. western.
fair to good. 3ND3lc: do. common 24dl
27c: do, old toms. 29@30c.
Potatoes = The market is dull;
Pennsylvania, per bushel S2.75 63.0O:
New York, per bushel. s2.75; western
choice. per bushel, $2.25@2.50; Maine
chice, per bushel, S2.75Q2.90; Jersey.
per basket. S1.5O@l.!5.
Flour-Steady with a fair demand; ;
winter. clear. SS.l5QS.4O; do. straight
$3.50 a 800; do, patents. s9.00@9,35; I;
pPtn pPtnns DO HH
50 6O61O.0O
Hay - Firm. moderate demand; !;
rev timothy. NJ. !. large males SlNaI
No !. small bales. s1S.006OIS.5O:
No. .. s15.50@16.O0; No. 3. s13.0O@l4.OO:
sample. S1000@12.00
Clover mixed. Light mixed Sls 0olt
1900: No. !. do, s15.OO@16 90; No. 2. do,
s140O914.50.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-17
SPEAKER WOULD
SCAN ESTIMATES
Plans TO Attend the Meetings
and TO Hold Down the EX-
penses Everywhere

My idea of the paramount subject
before the Legislature of Pennsylva-
MIA just now is the real need of ap-
propriations for the State government
and the various agencies to which the
general assembly grants money"
said Speaker Richard j. Baldwin in
discussing the session. The presiding
officer of the House declined to
hazard any guess as to the length of
the session, but said that when it did
adjourn it would have done its work
well.
Speaker Baldwin announced that it
was his intention to attend the meet
inSS of the committees which will
have to do with the ascertainment of
the needs and the recommendation of
new revenues and appropriations. Il
am waiting now for the results of the
consideration of the data before the
Economy and Efficiency Commission,
which has been called upon by reso-
luton to furnish an estimate of the
appropriations" said he. when this
is in hand we will know what is sought
and we can also inform ourselves as
to why 1T is sought. My thought is to
get down to the rock bottom of neces-
slty. Every department probably has
things which it considers as needs and
my thought is that we should be sure
about them. l will attend the meetings
of the joint revenue and the ways
and means committees and intend to
be about when the appropriations
committee holds it's hearings. This is
the biggest problem for us"
The speaker declared that he hoped
the members of the Legislature would
cooperate with him in his effort to
keep the floor of the House clear of
unauthorized persons and answer the
questions of the sergeantS-at-arms.
The rule excluding all persons not
authorized from the floor of the
House will be strictly enforced" said
the Speaker, who added that he was
going to take the chairs from the
side lines
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-17
ERIE DIRECTORS
TELL OF ITTNE2
TContInuad From, EIvct IDauo1


Company. Erie, a school director of
that city, familiar with the work of
Mr.. Ittner there.
The letter is interesting because it
sets forth something of the same kind
of situation in Erie as has arisen here
with respect to the choice of local
architect.
The Letter I'm Full
The letter in full is as follows:
Mr.. j. II. Mcfarland, Chairman.
Municipal League of Harrisburg,
Harrisburg, Pa:
Dear Sir-I am in receipt of your
favor of the 9Th. and IL would have
been answered sooner but the writer
has been out OF town for a few days.
Now in regard to Mr.. Ittner. / con-
slider him the best architect for school
work In the country. Here in Erie we
employed him about three years ago
to prepare plans for two grade build
ings, and those buildings have been
erecte, and everybody, l believe. agrees
that we have two very fine buildings.
After they were completed one of
our local papers particularly took up
the cry that we ought to employ home
talent, but in town of $4,000 people,
like Erie, there has not been much
demand to develop architects for large
buildings. and particularly school
buildings, consequently when. about a