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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-21

the Scandinavia America Line, and the
Heliola. Of the Danish Line.
The Stockholm is at Halifax, where
il has been held by the British authori-
ties for about six weeks. The Ryndam
and the Heliola arc both detained at
New York.
England has been in dispute with
both Holland and Denmark with the
former because of the Netherlands gov
ernment's refusal Of entry TO Duteh
ports of armed merchantmen, and WIN
Denmark for reasons not disclosed, but
believed to relate 10 the possible re-
shipment Of supplies purchased from
the United States and carried to Dem
mark.
II the Stockholm is selected, the
Austro- Hungarian officials, together
with the German diplomatic and con.
sular officers expelled from China. Will
proceed to Halifax by rail and there
board the steamer. There was an i'm
preston at the State Department that
the Stockholm might be chosen because
the Swedish legation here has been
designated 70 care for Austro- Hunga-
rian interests in the United States.
II the Ryndam or Heliola is selected
the party will board the ship at New
York and the vessel will be diverted to
Halifax, where an examination OF the
passengers and cargo will take place,
as was the case when Ambassador
Bernstorff and his party left.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-21
Would Allow Teutons
To Defend America
Berlin Paper Can Not Under
stand How C erman-Americans
Could Fight Outside u. ).

Amsterdam. April 2o.-"Die Post oil
Berlin. prints stories from American
newspapers, dated February and o.
in which various German-American as
sociations and individuals Of German
birth and descent are reported as al,
srming their loyalty TO the united
States in case of war. DE Fos'
comments as follows:
"If German Americans III case OF an
a4.aek bv Germany on America oher 10
defend their new home land we can
nnderstand and approve, but we can
never understand IL they lend tnem-
selves 10 fight Germany OUTSIDE thelr
eountry. As long as universal military
service is not established on America
Inv law no German can be forced 10
take up arms against the old father-
land" an. p...s
In It's commercial section Die Post
hos an article on shipbuilding after
the war. in which il says that as Ger
many will be unable to buy or order
sbips abroad. German yards backed by
Rbenish interests already are prepar-
inc 10 meet the new situation. Twelve
hie German yards have increased their
Capitalization by 20,000,0OO marks
which. however, the newspaper says, rs
clearly insufficient. IL adds that the
government must assist in the work by
supplying funds for the building oil
new yards. ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-21
Declares Germans
Are Bitter at Rulers
Chicago Man Says Hunger and
Disease Are Widespread

Alfred Stetman, of Chicago. VINO for
the last fifteen years has been resi-
dent Of Strassburg, Germany, told on
his arrival here yesterday of the pitt
able condition of the German people in
the smaller towns.
"For the first time since the out
break of the war. the Germans are los
ing confidence in their government"
MIR. Stetman said. "The press, which
held the whip hand for so many years,
row appears powerless TO influence the
minds Of the people. The glowing ac-
counts of German victories have been
sadly discounted by the wounded SOL
diers home on furlough.
"Not only the soldiers, but also the
officers. believe they are maltreated.
learned of three who were shot merely
for suggesting changes of plans in the
sector commanded by the Crown Prince.
"In the interior of Germany there is
considerable disease, which spreads
rapidly because all the toxins have
been sent to the army and because of
the malnourshed condition of the in
habitants. The civilian population,
weakened by hunger, cannot withstand
the attacks Of disease. The stories
about the food shortage are not exag-
gerated."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-21
Coastwise Ships
To Be Pressed Into
European Service
Owners Called to Conference
Daniels. Undecided on Building
Policy, Seeks Every Bottom

Washington, April 2O.-Heads of
railroad owned and other coastwise
steamship lines have been asked to
come to Washington Monday for a con-
ference with the Council Of National
Defence on a proposal to divert large
number Of vessels from the coastwise
trade to the transatlantic service. The
conference, first set for to-day, was
postponed until next week to permit
all the transportation men to attend.
In furtherance Of its policy Of put
ting every available ship to transport
ing supplies to the Allies, the govern
ment has asked the railroads 80 to re-
arrange their schedules and facilities
as to permit the earliest possible re-
lease of their vessels.
Work on damaged German and
Austrian ships in American ports is
being hurried to the utmost, and the
government is raking the country for
labor to build its great feet Of wooden
ships. Legislation will be asked by the
Shipping Board to empower it to take
over ships building in American yards
for foreigners as fast as they are CON-
rleted.
According to estimates, the repairs
on nine German ships can be completed
in approximately ninety days. at an
average cost of $4,000 a vessel.
1t has been found that it will be pos
sible to standardize most of the neces-
sary parts which must be replaced, so
that individual firms can take in hand
large contracts for particular parts,
thus cxpediting the work. The work
will be paid for out of the $l00,000,00O
emergency fund granted the President
by Congress recently with the passage
of the urgent deficiency bill.
The question of increasing the con-
struction of steel merchant ships, in
addition to the wooden feet, was taken
up to-day by the Cabinet. Secretary
Daniels said ne had not decided
whether TO postpone naval construction
so that merchant vessels can be built
instead, but that is under considera-
ton.
Government heads are loath to let
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-21
McAdoo to Issue
s2o0,0OO,0OO in
u. S. Certificates
Three Per Cent Paper Will
Be Used Pending Sale
of War Bonds
To Mature June 80
Secretary Explains Measure
Is Designed to Stabilize
Money Market
To Mature June 30

Washington. April 20.-Secretary
McAdoo issued a statement to-day that
Treasury certificates Of indebtedness
payable June 30 next and bearing in
terest at the rate Of 3 per cent. VIII
be issued through the Federal Reserve
banks "as may be necessary TO meet
requirements" as soon as the war loan
measure now before Congress becomes
q law. The frst offering of such GER
tifeates. it is stated, will probably be
s200,000,0o0.
A tentative offering of that amount
made Thursday on ga per cent OASIS
il is understood. brought satisfac-
tory response from banks and bankers
in the leading financial centres, espe-
cially in New York City. but in order
to create a broader market for the
certificates among country bankers the
Secretary of the Treasury decided II
would be best to raise the interest
rate to 3 per cent. -,
The certificates, which probably Will
be offered early next week. 1t Is e@-
plained are to be part Of the s2,ooo'-
O0o. 900 authorized in the s7.oOo,ooo,ooo
war measure. The bonds authorized
by the bill probably will not be ofiered
before sixty days. The decision to Is
sue in the meantime certificates OF IN
debtedncss, which will mature just as
funds are needed for payment OF sub
scriptions to the new war bonds was
cot forth In an official statement as
follows:
"The Secretary appreciates the de-
STABILITY of avoiding any arrangement
of the money market. and in the imam
cisl operations in which the govern
ment is about to engage it will be his
purpose to adjust receipts and dis-
bursements in such way that as lar
as possible money paid IN VIII DC
promptly returned to the market.
"The contemplated sale of Treasury
certificates is in line with this policy
Should the banks during the next Few
weeks absorb several hundred million
do,,ars Of these certificates, the pro-
ceeds being paid out in The course OF
business. the banks will possess ready
mean. with which 10 meet Withdrawals
made later by depositors in paying LOT
bond subscriptions. The result OF this
,mathod will be a gradual anticipation
~ uavmcrt on account of bonds. with
= steady and continuous return to the
I,,Is NJ tine moneys paid in"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-21
Austrian Emperor
To Call Parliament
deep Apprehension" of Ger
mans as to Possible Action
Voiced by Leader

Amsterdam, April pa semi-onneia'
dispatch from Vienna saws that En-
peror Charles has announced to leaders
Of the German party in Austria, in the
presence Of Premier Clam-Martlnic'
that Parliament will soon be called into
session. Herr Weisskerchner. upper
Burgomaster Of Vienna, spoke OF the
LOYALTY Of the Germans. who, he said'
would do everything to procure for
Parliament. when must be summoned
quickly. the capacity and opportunity
to do its proper work. He added;
~But We cannot suppress our deep
apprehension that, owing TO urgent rea-
sons. peremptory necessities OF state
which concern the whole Of Austria,
have been relegated TO the background.
The speaker entreated the Emperor 70
take these necessities OF state into con-
sideration, and, by accepting the view
OF the German party, give us the pos
sibility of edissipating the fears when
are arising among the population"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-21
Armistice Might Be
Work Of Socialists
Possibility of Intrigue Between
Germany and Russian Radicals
Nv ISAAC DON LEVINE

The Russian Provisional Government
has announced its unsuitable determi-
nation TO continue the struggle against
Prussia in conjunction with the Allies.
There can be no doubt Of the sincerity
and finality of this announcement.
The Council Of Workmen's and Sol
ders' Deputies, which Yields enormous
power in Russia. has voted by a large
majority to uphold the stand OF the
Provisional Government. But there is
a minority which opposes this position.
This minority favors peace, perhaps
peace at any price, and 1T is a vocifer-
Gus, persistent and fanatical minority.
Every European nation has such a
body of extreme pac,iists. In Ger
many, England and France, however,
whore there are stable governments,
they are suppressed, imprisoned or
otherwise vigorously dealt with, and
therefore constitute no serious menace.
But in Russia there is no stable gov
eminent.
1t is this condition which Germany
has been trying to utilize since the
revolution. Regarding Russia as IN a
state of anarchy, Prussia is seeking 10
set up in Russia some kind Of an
agency which could claim the authority
OF government. For that purpose she
filled the Council of Workmcn and
Soldiers with her spies. Failing to
ALLEVIATE the Council from the Pro-
visional Government, she proceeded Ia
fraternze with the Russian radical So
calsts.
The latter favor peace. They desire
peace now because they believe that
that will lead to social revolution. II
is this fanatcism Of theirs which makes
it possible for them to cooperate with
the emissaries of the Hohenzollern gov
eminent and accept favors from it.
A few days ago a number OF these
extreme paciflsts, who had been politi-
cal refugees in Switzerland. were al
lowed to pass through Germany TO
Scandinavia on their way to Russia.
Some Of them have already arrived in
Petrograd. Their first peace agitation
was coldly received by the masses. But
they are free to continue their agita-
ton. And they do continue it. They
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-21
Curb Put on Russian
Soldiers Self-Rule
General Curko Hats Election
and Dismissal of Officers by
the Men in the Ranks

Petrogrsd (via London, April COZ
General GurkO. commander on the
Western front, has issued proclama-
ton to the soldiers declaring that the
election, arrest and dismissal of officers
of various ranks by soldiers councils
is an undesirable practice and threatens
serious consequences. General Gurko
says the right to appoint officers is &C.
corded only to soldiers in Petrograd
and Moscow. who are directly respon-
sible for the revolution, and that even
the Council OF Soldiers and Deputies
admits this principle.
The general points out that the appli
cation of the practice to the active
army leads to Reorganization and puts
the responsibility for military opera
tons on the men in the ranks. In a
supplementary order General Gurko in.
oreases the number of men eligible 10
furiough to seven in each hundred, the
soldiers TO determine themselves who
shall have the privilege.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-21
Says Submarines
Will Force Peace
Before u. S. Acts
Cologne Paper Believes
German Fleet Could
Trounce American

Amsterdam, April 2o.-"Will the
American feet enable our enemies to
break our submarine blockade? The
answer is, Most certainly not" says
the "Kolnische Volkszeitung," which
adduces a curious and cumulative argu-
ment. which it evidently considers
final. that "the submarine cure has
not been invented; it cannot be invent
ed, because there is none"
at will be painful for u.s." the news
paper continues, "to sink good German
ships. but we cannot be sentimental IN
this respect and will dispose of Amer
ica's seizures in fifteen or twenty days.
The loss of German capital in that con-
nection will hardly equal three days OF
our war expenditure"
The "Volkszeitung" next examines
the possibility that the United States
will send feet to German ports ana
river mouths to attack the submarines
in their home bases, and says that they
will find Germany prepared and that
the scheme is improbable, as the
United States probably would avoid
any undertaking that might seriously
diminish the number of her modern
fighting ships. The newspaper then
enters into technical details of Amerf-
can battleships, for whose efficiency il
shows respect, although it alleges GER
tain minor faults. The newspaper can
not understand the advantages Of a
basket mast.
The number and size of the auxili-
aries to the American navy, such as
GOLFERS and oil ships. are admired by
the "Volkszeiiung," but it says that
the greatest American tactical mistake
is the lack Of great battle-cruisers and
also of fast scouting cruisers, and en-
larges on the German superiority IN
those arms. The article boastfully con-
cludes:
"All in all, if our high seas feet
faced the American feet in open battle
we would beat them very quickly and
thoroughly. But this is unlikely, be-
cause before that is possible our sub
marines. with the mailed fist, will have
imposed a law of world peace on the
enemy and also on America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-21
LINN Tie rrlhnne BureAul

Washington, April 20.-Radically
amended. but still very drastic in III
censorship of free speech and the press
the provisions of the espionage bill re-
lating to news suppression were adopt
ed by the Senate late to-day. The bill
itself will probably not pass for some
time. as it is the intention of the Sen
ate tomorrow to lay it aside in order
to proceed with the army bill.
Half a dozen amendments were
adopted to the NOTORIOUS subsection c
which is the press and free speech sup
preston section, on the floor to-day
The last one adopted provided that the
regulations governing the press to be
formulated by the President must be
reasonable" il penalties are to be i'm
posed. This was denounced by Senator
Fall as "stultifying" and making OF
no value" the whole censorship pro-
vision. This rule of reason amendment
was inserted by Senator Hitchcock.
himself a newspaper owner, and was ac-
cepted by Senator Overman, who is in
charge of the bill, without delay.
81 regret that very much" declared
Senator Fletcher. springing to his feet
THAT amendment would change the
proceedings under this act in a court
from very simple proceeding to a very
difficult one. 1t would be necessary in
each case to prove that the regulations
drawn up by the President were 'rea-
sonable.'"
Mr.. Fletcher demanded a vote, but
was beaten. and the amendment was
adopted. Another drastic provision
eliminated from the bill was that i'm
posing the penalty on persons merely
making an attempt to elicit" infor.
nation barred by the Presidents regu-
lations. The collection of such infor-
nation was also made a crime, and this
was stricken out, as was the penalty for
communicating such information.
The Section as Approved
As finally approved by the Senate the
subsection reads:
whoever, in time OF war. in viola
ton of reasonable regulations to be
prescribed by the President, which he
is hereby authorized to make and pro-
mulgate, shall publish any information
with respect to the movement, numbers,
description, condition or disposition OF
any Of the armed forces, ships, aircraft
or war materials of the United States,
or with respect to the plans or conduct
Of any naval or military operations, or
with respect to any works or measures
undertaken for or connected with, or in
tended for the fertilization or defence
of any place, or any other information
relating to the public defence calcu-
lated to be useful to the enemy. shall
be punished by fine Of not more than
$4,000, or by imprisonment for not
more than five years, or by both such
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-21
Spaiin S Neutral
Policy Forced
Premier to Quit
Romanoncs Tells King Lives oil
Spaniards Could Not Be
Protected

Madrid. April 20.-Count Romanones,
in rendering his resignation to King
Alfonso, said he was convinced that the
defence of the lives and interests OF
Spaniards could not be assured if the
government policy continued bound by
the limitation hitherto existing. The
Premier declared that he felt compelled
by his conscience to resign.
He added that he was influenced By
the consideration that Spain would lose
its position AS moral leader il she
and the races issued from her appeared
to be divided at a time so decisive for
the future.
Convinced to certainty" wrote
Count Romanones, "that the defence OF
the lives and interests of Spaniards
cannot be effectively assured as long
as cur policy in the presence. of wal
continues restricted by the same linn
itations as hitherto, my conscience as a
patriot and as a Premier, alive to the
obligations toward my country in the
present and the future, obliges me to
make the following declarations to your
Majesty and the nation, and to make
/ the decisions that such a conviction de
mands. 1t was my intention to sub
NIT this question TO the Parliament
but for that IL was necessary that your
Majesty's government should arrive al
concrete solution, and the unanimity
which was indispensable, was moi
reached az the Cabinets deliberations
on the subject.
"Some weeks ago, in announcing tc
the Congress the last submarine block
ade note, affirmed that the life of the
country should not stop. now declare
that, notwithstanding the efforts of the
government, the life Of the country Ii
in danger of stopping. | formed the
absolute conviction that the problem:
that peace will raise for the future Of
every nation require that Spain shall
not depart from the path she entered
in 1912. without that policy implying in
any way an intervention"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-21
Russian Paper Insists
War Must Be Continued

Petrograd, April 20.-The "Zemlia y
VOLTA" the organ Of the Social Revolu-
tionary party, declares that the prose
cution OF the war is necessary. since
Germany persists in her plans OF con-
quest. The paper says:
"a peace formula without annexa-
tions implies of necessity the restora-
ton of the devastated countries OF Bel
GUM. Serbia, Montenegro and Rumania
and also the application of the principle
Of a plebiscite to decide the fate OF the
neopie in cases where there is dis
putc. Germany still continues to seek
conouests and to penetrate further INTO
Russian territory. IL is therefore nee
essary to accept the Calvary OF war TO
the end"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-21
Senate Adopts Spy Bill Changes;
President to FixPress Regulations
Measure Still Feared Despite Removal of Limitation on
Criticism of Oficias-Laid Over Until
Army Bill Is Passed

| fine and imprisonment; provided, that
nothing in this section shall be con-
strued TO limit or restrict, nor shall
any regulation herein provided for lin
il or restrict, any discussion, comment
or criticism of the acts or policies OF
the government or its representatives
or the publication of the same"
Two determined efforts were made 70
strike out the entire subsection, even
as modified. One Of these was made by
Senator Cummins, who would have in
serted in its place an inhibition against
publishing any information relating to
movements OF troops or naval forces,
but would have confined the censorship
TO that. This was voted down, 40 to
"a. All of the Democrats voted against
the amendment except Senators Gore,
Hardwick, King, Reed, Shields, Thomas
and Vardaman. All the Republicans
voted for the amendment except Sena-
tors Brady, Fall, Kellogg, McCumber,
Nelson, Poindexter, Sterling and Wads-
worth.
Senator Thomas then moved TO strike
out the subsection without inserting
anything in its place. This was beaten
worse than the other by vote Of AZ
TO SO.
Features That Inspire Criticism
One Of the worst features of the
section as it now stands, in the opin-
ion Of those who have been carrying
on the fight for free speech and a free
press, is that il prevents the publica-
ton, under these regulations to be
laid down by the President, of Sin
formation with respect to the
condition Of ships, aircraft, or
war materials"
This would prevent, they fear, criti-
cism of the conditions Of shells, for
instance. 1t was Lord Northclife's
constant and repeated attacks on the
use of shrapnel by the British forces
in France which compelled eventually
the substitution Of high explosives,
since which time the British artillery
has been able to protect its infantry
from the terrible slaughter they un-
derwent up to that time. Ii might also
easily prevent criticism of the food fur
nished the army or navy, the failure
10 provide them with sufficient ammu-
milton. or any one of hundred things
that have occurred before, and may,
under incompetent administration occur
again.
Worst of all, opponents of the meas
ure point out. it leaves the discretion
as to what sort of criticism may be
printed entirely with the Administra-
ton. Two responsible secretaries,
War and Navy, who might have to I'M
dergo criticism. have already been
placed on the Board of Censorship by
President Wilson.
The proviso exempting discussion,
comment and criticism was intended
by the Senate to apply only to the
editorial pages of newspapers, and not
to the news columns. Senator Hitch
cock pointed this out when the provlso
was adopted, and his statement was as
scented to.