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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
SAY GERMANY INJURIES
INTERESTS Of NEUTRALS
Emphatic Comment by Buenos Aires
Papers on Berlin Note to
United States.

BUENOS AIRES, February 1.-THE
Buenos Aires newspapers comment in
emphatic language on the German note
to the United States. La Razon says:
"Germany's action is injuring the
interests Of the neutrals. who, in the
future, will find themselves isolated
The issue that confronts the American
nations is growing more difficult. It Is
impossible to view with indifference
this attempt to monopolize the seas.
THE United States will not agree to
this latest political move on the part
OF Germany. AS to ourselves. we will
second every move intended to free
our commerce from the risks arising
from the war. We are confronted with
very grave issue. We must prepare
ourselves for serious contingencies
We hope we shall not be obliged to
take the Initiative"
Says No Reply Was Needed.
FL Diario says: THE very important
message delivered by President Wilson
was intended for the American people,
No reply by Germany was needed. The
German note is clever move to have
the United States swallow an unappe-
tfzing morseL It's only aim is to screen
the accompanying memorandum
This perfidious and hypocritical
note mentions Ireland and India, but
forgets Poland. Lorraine and the Dam
1sh provinces. 1t does not mention the
many nations reduced to slavery by
Germany's allies. Germany repudiates
alliances. forgettine-t that she herself
established the triple alliance, which
obliged other nations to ally them
selves.
ITO promote her national evolution
there was no need to invade her neigh
TO falsehoods. because she dare not can
dfdly expound to the United States her
new program for a naval war, which is
the greatest crime against the freedom
Of the seas. Germany Is not true to her
pledged word. The note is an insult to
the United States. Washington cannot
possibly admit Germany's impudent
pretenSions."
Sees Germa1y's Loss of Confidence.
La Idea Nacional says: "Germanv.
having lost confidence in victory. is
threatening President Wilson. The de-
feat Of the central empires seems to he
near"
Ell Diario (evening edition) Saws.
"Germany's new move is directed
against the United States, South Amer
lea and Spain. Neutrality Is becominu
impossible; it would amount to corr
plicity. Germany has cast or her mask
Her arrogance. enhanced by despair.
has become such that the whole void
execrates her"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
Tennessee May Be "Rone Dry

NASHVILLE. Tenn, February 1.-THE
Tennessee senate Wednesday passed Il
hill intended to make the state bone
drv" after March /. and restricting the
amount of liquor any person may re-
,ceiye from the time the bill is adopted
nv the house and signed by the gov
ernor until March / to one gallon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
Varied Appeals to President.

Several hundred kilograms bear
ing on the submarine question
arrived at the White House dur
ing the day. Signed by indivfdu-
ais and organizations, many urged
the President to maintain peace,
while some counseIed drastic ac-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN SHIPS
1NTERNED AT AMERICAN PORTS
Total of 105 Vessels Which Are Liable to
Seizure in Case United States Declares
War-Aggregate Tonnage, 662,513.

In ports under the dominion Of the
American people - continental United
states or elsewhere-there are, in asy-
lum. 105 German and Austrian vessels
The total tonnage Of these vessels is
662.513 tons
Should war with Germany be de-
clared these vessels would be at the
mercy of the United States Their seix-
ure by American authorities might pro-
vide considerable naval auxiliary for
our fleets In any enterprise across seas:
much needed. as all experts agree that
no considerable part Of our navy could
cross the ocean without being depen-
dent for coal and supplies upon an aux
iliary of ships of other nations
Addition to Existing Tonnage.
The tonnage would be a considerable
addition to the existing tonnage of the
merchant marine Of the United States
engaged in transoceanic traffic. To a
certain extent the acquisition of such
merchant feet, even II for the time
applied to war purposes, might simplify
the first stages of the shipping board
to create merchant marine, now Grip
pied by the scarcity of ships for pur-
chase. by the difficulty Of construction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03

torneys Wilton J. Lambert and d. W.
Baker, says that June 20, 1915, bonds
of the face value of $4,000 were given
to the defendants and that they Con
verted the bonds to their own use."
The papers do not contain the details
Of the transaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
DOUBT THE STATUS
!. OF AUSTRIAN ENVOY
Officials Uncertain About Pro-
cedure in View of Relations
With Germany.
AWAIT WORD FROM VIENNA

An interesting question already has
arisen in regard to the status of Count
Adam Tarnowski Won Tarnow, the new
rived here last evening from New York.
Though nothing official on that point
has yet reached the State Department.
1t is assumed on the outside that Aus
tria-Hungary, as an ally Of Germany.
will aid that power to the full extent
OF its ability in its announced policy
Of unrestricted submarine activity
against the merchant ships Of the on
tente allies.
/ II that is true, the question is asked.
would not the attitude to be assumed
by the United States against Germany
in the submarine Issue apply equally
to Its supporting allies7
In that event 1t would seem to follow
that the severance Of diplomatic rela-
lions with Germany would be followed.
II not accompanied. by similar action
with respect to Austria-Hungary. Tuf-
key and Bulgaria.
Uncertain About Enjoys Status.
Such an eventuality naturally would
place the diplomatic representatives at
this capital Of Germany's allies in the
same category as Count Won Bernstorfr,
the German ambassador, and possibly
result in a declination to receive the
new Austro-Hungarian ambassador.
notwithstanding the great trouble he
has taken to make tho long trip from
Vienna through the enemy's territory.
and the great satisfaction that had
been felt by the officials of the Wash
ington administration over the re-ee-
tablishment OF complete diplomatic re-
lations. broken by the recall of DR..
Dumba, the former ambassador.
Owing to the uncertainties of tho
situation it is difhcult to predict what
may or may not occur in the diplomatic
field within the next few days. The
new Austro-Hungarian ambassador
cording to officials Of the State
Department, nothing . has been
heard from the Austro-Hdngarian gov
eminent regarding the latest phase of
the submarine question and 1t is as
eminent is acting Independently in the
establishment of the barred conc
around Great Britain and France and
in the Mediterranean.
II that condition is unchanged the
possible severance of diplomatic rela-
tions between the UEited States and
Germany would not In itself necessitate
any change in the existing diplomatic
relations between tho United States
and Austro- Hungary. Turkey or Bull
garia.
Takes Up Residence at Embassy.
Ambassador Tarnowski said he had no
knowledge of the action Of the German
government until he saw the news
papers on his arrival in New York, and
expressed the hope that the relations
between his country and the United
States will not be disturbed.
He has served in Washington before
and said he was pleased to return here.
He fully expects to present his letters
of credence to the President in a few
days and take up actively the business
Of the embassy here.
The new Hungarian ambas-
sador has taken up his residence at the
embassy. 1905 Connecticut avenue.
He was accompanied by Baron Helm
rich Won Sommarnga, his secretary, and
Stephen D. Hedry, secretary Of the
Austrian embassy. He also was &C.
COMMANDED by four servants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
PARLIAMENT Cautioned
BY SPANISH PREMIER
Urges Calmness and Says Govern
ment Will Refuse to Discuss Ger.
man Note in Either House.
BY the Associated press.

BY the AsBoc1ated Press,
MADRID. February I. via Paris, Feb
ruary 9. 1885 a-m-The minister of the
interior has announced that the war and
navy departments have given tho naval
and military authorities instructions re-
CURED by the gravity of the circum-
stances. Premier Romanones conferred
with United States Ambassador Willard.
He also received the president of thu
Mediterranean Maritime Federation, who
informed him that the federation had fen
ships at sea with safe conducts given
by German consuls.
Later the premier announced that all
tnough Spain had entered a difficult
hour the government would neithar
close parliament nor suspend the con-
stituttonal guarantees. He declared
however, that the administration wouId
refuse to discuss the German note in
either house. and urged every one to
keep calm. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
Will Interpellate Ministers.

In spite of the premier's statemar,
that discussion of the German note IN
the cortes would not be countenanced
by the government. deputies and sena-
tors interested in shipping informed
him that they intend to interpellate the
ministers.
Addressing the chamber of deputies
Premier Romanones said:
Yesterday afternoon the amhassa
doris of the central empires handed the
Spanish government a communicative
making known the arguments that tho
note relative to the blockade of Eng
land. France, Italy and the eastern
Mediterranean would contain.
The government cannot deny the
great Importance Of this fact to Spain
but the life of the nation must not.
cannot, will not be Interrupted"
Not Prepared to Act.
'The government" continued Count
Romanones. wishes to keep in touch
with parliament because during the
difficult hours through which we are
passing it can have no better auxiliary
than parliament. representing the ma
tion as whole. But you will under
stand that we are not in a position to-
dav to give our opinion publicly or de-
fine the attitude we shall adopt or the
answer we shall make to the notif1ca-
lions made to US.
1--WE count on the Spanish parliament
to give proof by its silence Of the ma
triotism which has inspired all Its acts
since the beginning of the war, and
that 1t will not force the government
to reply in an evasive manner which
would be unsatisfactory to the public
Iconscience. Il would be highly pretu-
dicial to go thoroughly into certain
problems at the present moment.
have faith in the patriotism OF every
I,DIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
j. S. BUSINESS men
BEHIND PRESIDENT
Chamber of Commerce PLEDGES
Support in Present Ma
ti0naI Crisis.
ALSO FOR PREPAREDNESS

Of Commerce Of the United States,
representing the business inter
eSts Of the country adopted .
resolution to-day depressing pro-
found appreciation OF the gravity
Of international conditions" and
"solemnly pled6ing Themselves to
stand behind the President Of the
United States I'm patriotic pur-
pose. whatever the eventuality.1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
Possible Procedure.

vs. a step in this neutral combina-
tion idea the thought was put forth
that the United States. instead of hand
lag Won Bernstorf his passports at
once, may first direct Ambassador
Gerard to leave Germany. and probably
has done so already.
This would be in the nature of a re-
Duke to Germany. leaving to that coun-
try and her allies the act of recalling
their representatives here.
The recall of Ambassador Gerard
would differ little in effect, it is be-
]ieved. from the sending of Won Bern
storn out of the United States, being a
shifting of the onus of results to Ger
many instead of taking the Initiative
here. Some officials today thought this
might have been the decision of the
| President. in view of the failure of
Secretary Lansing to deny that Am
bassador Gerard has received instruc-
tions from the State Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03

The Chamber Of Commerce Of tho Unit
ed States pledged the support Of It's
membership today to President Wilson ir
the international crisis and bound itself
to stand behind him in any outcome.
Among the important resolutions
passed by the convention were the fol-
lowing:
The chamber, voicIns the sentiment OF
the business men of every state In the
Union. expressed to the President Of the
United States the profound appreciation
Of the gravity Of the international dim
cuities which now confront the nation.
and solmenly pledged tho business men
to stand as one behind the President
In patriotic purpose. Whatever the
eventuality."
The chamber. by resolution. reaffirmed
its devotion to the program Of prepar-
edness. which it has approved. and
further pledged Its support to any just
which the government may see At TO
adopt. But" the resolution states.
while reafiirming its devotion TO this
policy, 1t feels compelled to protest
against the inequitable and discrimi-
the bin. now in the House Of Repre-
sentatives. providing for tax on ex-
cess profits of corporations and CO.
partnerships"
The chamber suggested that any bill
passed by Congress to accomplish these
purposes should be along lines Of fairness
to all interests Of the country, SO that
all citizens should pay their Just share Of
the tax.
Commends Trade Commission.
Concerning the commercial and indus
trial forces Of the country, the chamber
commended the policy of the federal trade
commission as expressed by its action in
freely comforting with business as repre-
scented in trade associations and assisting
by constructive suggestion in guiding 1t
along lines consistent with progress. ex-
listing law and the public welfare
Tho chamber indorsed the proposal for
daylight saving and recommended ap-
The necessity or desirability for the
Improvement of inland and coastal wa
terways the chamber resolved should
be determined largely by their present
The chamber urged upon Congress the
necessity for Legislation providing for
the official compilation Of information
concerning the movements of mer-
chandise upon inland and coastal wa
ters
The chamber reaflrmed the proposals
which have been made for budgetary
procedure. announcing that the present
exigencies Of national finance. with ex-
penditures exceeding $1,600. 100000 in
the present ear, should be considered
together and interrelated.
The chamber urged the creation for
a period of not less than I'VE years of
a salaried commission. to be appointed
by the President of the United States.
to consist OF trained economists and
statistictans, as central agency
through which the statistical activities
Of the government may be properly
correlated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03

deprive Germany of German provinces
In the west and east, to destroy Aus
tria- Hungary and to annihilate Turkey.
in waging war with such aims the en-
tente allies are violating all rules of
international law, as they prevent the
legitimate trade Of neutrals with the
central powers and of the neutrals
far, not made unrestricted use Of the
weapon which she possesses in her
submarines.
Forced to Use Her Submarines.
Since the entente powers. however.
have made 1t impossible to come to an
understanding based upon equality of
rights of all nations, as proposed by
the central powers, and have instead
declared only such q peace to be pos
sible which shall be dictated by the
entente allies and shall result in the
destruction and the humiliation of the
central powers, Germany is unable
further to forego the full use Of her
submarines.
The imperial government. there
fore. does not doubt that the gov
eminent of the United States will I'M
derstand the situation thus forced
brutal methods Of war and by their
determination to destroy the central
powers, and that the government of
the United States will further realize
that the now openly disclosed tnten-
ton of the entente allies gives back to
Germany the freedom of action which
she reserved In her note addressed to
the government of the United States
on May 4. 1916.
Gives Notice of Death Zone.
Under these circumstances Germany
will meet the illegal measures of her
enemies by forcibly preventing, after
February 1. 1917, in a zone around
Great Britain, France, Italy and in the
eastern Mediterranean, all navigation.
England and from and to France, ETC.,
etc. All ships met within that zone
will be sunk.
The imperial government is con-
f1dent that this measure will result
in speedy termination of the war
and in the restoration of peace, which
the government OF the United States
has so much at heart. Like the gov
eminent of the United States, Germany
and her allies had hoped to reach this
goal by negotiations.
Now that the war. through the fault
Of Germany's enemies, has to be con-
tinued. the imperial government feels
sure that the government OF the United
states Will understand the necessity VI
adopting such measures as are des-
tined to bring about speedy end OF
the horrible and useless bloodshed. The
imperial government hopes all the
more for such an understanding Of
her position, as the neutrals have.
under the pressure of the entente pow
ers, suffered great losses. being forced
by them either to give up their entire
trade or to limit 1t according to con-
ditions arbitrarily determined by Ger
many's enemies, in violation of inter-
national law"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
HOLLAND IS MENACED
BY U-B0AT CAMPAIGN
Industries May Be Paralyzed and
Feeding Of Population
Threatened.
AMSTERDAM. Holland, February

AMSTERDAM. Holland. February I.
via London. February 2.-"Germany's
new blockade measures constitute for
Holland perhaps the most serious event
since the outbreak of the war;" says
the News an dem Dag. 1T these
measures could be applied fully they
would expose all goods in transit at sea
to such risks that our industry would
be paralyzed entirely and the feeding
Of our people would be menaced very
seriously. Even If Germany does not
succeed entirely in carrying out her
threat the dangers at sea will be in
creased immensely"
Declares Die Is Cast.
The Handelsblad asks whether there
is any connection between German con-
centrations and fortiications on the
Dutch eastern frontier and the threat
of the new submarine warfare. Re
garding Hollands action, the newspa-
per says much will depend on the atti-
tude of the United States and that If
that country abides by the conten-
ton of her own notes she will be
obliged to declare war on Germany.
fOlnLlnS out tfldI 10 bulCH snip now
can leave Holland Without crossing either
the German or British blockaded areas.
the Handelsblad says the British have at
least the semblance of an effective block
ade, while the new German order, in its
essence. bears nothing of the character of
a blockade.
LONDON. February "A dispatch to
Reuters Telegram Company from AM
sterdam says the TELEGRAPH considers
that the German notes create an espe-
cially serious situation. because Hol-
land will now see that. as she Is aware
that she cannot win, Germany is having
recourse to this desperate action.
The time has come now or never will
come" the TELEGRAPH continues, when
the Dutch nation must ask itself on
which side its interests will be safest.
and the reply Is not doubtful. We have
everything to expect from the entente
allies. They may put difficulties in our
way, but they have not torpedoed our
ships and do not threaten to murder our
sailors and passengers. We must
protest more energetically and strongly
than heretofore when one of our ships
Is sent to the bottom
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-24
SAYS AUTOCRACY '
 DOOMED GERMANY
CJRAN MINISTER STATES
 IMPERIALISM Is TOTfERlNG
socs,n-ssxpess4rff a Gealeya. ana T s.7%
 Says Conditi9n> in Germany More Serious than Press Reports indt- cate-Imperiaii>m DoOmed.

GENEVA. Switzerland. May 24.- Dr Aguero. for fourteen years Cuban Minister to Germany. arrived here yesterday or the sinking of three home. The Doctor announces that the situation in Germany is for more serious than the censored press re- norts indicate. Food riots have been frequent and the agitation for peace is growing. Frequent clashes have oc~ cured between the citizens and sol diers and in several of these the sol diers have fired upon the people. Kill ing number of them. The Doctor says that the Kaiser and imperialism is tottering. and that autocracy ana militarism are doomed in Germany.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-24
MVELtE SMASHES GERMAN OFFENSIVE
FORESTALLS GIGANTIC
 GERMAN COUNTER ATTACK
Enormous Reserves Brought up by the Germans are Routed by Fury of French Attack-(iain Domination of Milette Valley.

PARIS, May 24.-A tremendous new offensive initiated by General Nivelle forestalled and repdered fu- tile a gigantic counter offensive launched by the Germans. During the past twelve hours the fighting has been terrific. and German prisoners captured have volunteered the infor- nation that the enormous German re- serve brought up to reinforce the Ger man line have been routed by the fury of the French attacks. and every hope for the success of the German move have been killed. The French have captured Moronvillers and won complete domination of the Milette Valley. and captured three complete lines of the German trenches. The French artillery played an important part in the battle. Advantageously placed. it moved down the massed
 eserves of the Germans. held in readi- ness for tremendous counter attack. slaughtering them by thousands and compelling them to retire. East or Chevreux the German launched three violent attacks but were repulsed with tremendous losses.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-24
REPORT PERSH|NG
 LEAVE IN JUNE
WILL PROBABLY TAKE
 TWO FULL. DIVISIONS
None of the 5OO, 900 Men to be Select ed by Draft be Sent to the Front Before Next January-Will keep Ranks Full.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. May 24.- It is announced that General Pershing with the first American expedition, will sail for France sometime in June. He will probably take two divisions instead of one. as at first announced, with frequent additions to keep them up to their full strength. It is un- likely that any of the half million men to be drafted next month will be sent to the front until January next
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-24
Cabinet Resigns

LONDON, May 24.-The latest ad- vices from Vienna. through Amster- dam. state thatd the entire Hungarian cabinet has resigned. Emepror Charles is said to have taken the Franchise reform proposal submitted by the cab inet under advisement instead of i'm mediately accepting the same as de- manded by the cabinet. Tisza is strongly pro-German, and it is said that the action of the Emperor in refusing to accept the proposal was actuated by desire to rid Austria of German dominance.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-05-24
CAMPAIGN ENDS
 AGA|NST GERMANY
RESULTS IN TIGHTENING
 BRITISH AND FRENCH HOLb
Tremendous Effort of Hindenburg to Stem Tide of Victory setting against Him Results in Failure-(serman Rule Ended.

LONDON. May 24.-The second phase of the great battles of the Ar ras and Champaign districts has enu- ed in a failure of the costly Germah efforts to stem the tide of victor! se'- ling against them. The net results of Hindenburg's supreme effort set ting against them. The net result ot Hindenburg's supreme effort to re- cain favor in the eyes of the Ger man people as a military commander has been to tighten the British and French grip on the German line and the important key positions held by The Germans in northern France. The German rule in France will undount' edly ba broken by the British olo" bout to be delivered against Dra' court, the northern base of the Hin' denburg line, St. Quentin, the south ern end, having already been out ranked.