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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Germans Threaten
Life of CarranZa
Seek Vengeance for Exposure
of Plot Against U. S.; Mex
lean Plans for Alliance
IBy rsiegrsph % Tie rribun..l


FL Paso. Tex, March lot was
through General Carranza that Presl-
dent Wilson first was told OF the Aim-
mermann note urging Mexico ana
Japan to join Germany in making war
upon the United States, according 10
an American who arrived here to-day
from Mexico City and who is very close
10 the Carranza administration.
This American says he was tod py
Carranza officials i'll the capital thaI
as soon as General Carrsnza received
the Zimmerman note he dispatched
special messenger to President wilson
with il. This. the American says, mas
become generally known in Mexico City
and has resulted in many threats beng
made against the life of the First Chlei
by German residents and German SYM
pathizers.
General Carranza for some time has
been negotiating with the Washington
Administration for a secret alliance
between Mexico and the United states
in case the United States should en-
gage in war with Germany, according
TO the arrival from Mexico City. Inc
sending of the zimmerman note TO
President Wilson was Carranzas hrsI
act toward accomplishing this purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11

was preached only with the view of de-
feating deadlock by the refusal Of
the independents 10 support either a
Republican or a Democrat for Speaker
leaders of both big parties tonight
foresaw an abandonment OF the move
ment. They predicted that Mr.. Schail s
withdrawal from the independents
would be followed quickly by others.
Republicans generally accepted the
development as meaning an additional
vote for Representative Mann for
Speaker
Many objections to the coalition plan
we're heard to-day among the Repuoli-
cans. who said i should be agreed TO
only as a last resort. In both Demo-
cratic and Republican circles, however
there continue the prophecies that IN
the face Of an international crisis
coalition would be agreed 10 rather
than permit stagnation of business.
Announcement to-day by Governor
Whitman that he would call n special
election TO select successor TO the
late Representative Conry, Of the 10th
New York District. was a welcome de-
velopment for the Democrats. They
say there is no doubt that in the over
whelmingly Tammany district which
Conry represented another Democrat
will be elected. That would bring the
Democratic total to 2l5. within three OF
enough 10 reflect Speaker Clark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Adriatic Arrives;
No U-Boats Sighted
Gun Crews on Duty During
Entire Trip Across the
Atlantic

The White Star liner Adrstie, the
largest vessel now in the transatlantic
service. arrived here yesterday after
noon. with $50 Americans among the
27s passengers on board. She left
Liverpool on March |.
Her trip across was uneventfu, bar
ring two stormy days off the Banks.
The liner slipped through the war zone
without sighting a submarine, but un-
iii he entered United States waters a
gun crew was on duty day and night at
the 6-inch rife she carries mounted
astern.
The Adriatic also bore a smoke APP
paratus. 70 afford concealment from
submarines. Instead Of the tunnels
for pouring out the cloud, used on the
Baltic and the Carmania. the White
Star liner carries a raft bearing cylin-
ders of chemicals. When dropped over
its side these chemicals ignite and
throw off smoke cloud which conceals
the ship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11

81. Louis, March l0.-Senator stone
whose four-hour speech against the
armed neutrality bill started the fill
buster that defeated it, defends him
self in a three-column copyrighted III
terview in "The Republican" to-day.
In it he reiterates his arguments
against the bill and tells of his rela-
tions with President Wilson before he
broke with him. He says;
"On the morning Of the day the Pres
ident addressed the joint session OF
Congress, February 26, was called to
the White House for consultation with
the President.
"The President and discussed the
subject with absolute frankness. | told
him that, in my opinion, it would be q
serious blunder to take that step TASK
for the law, and gave him my rea-
sons-but evidently without convincing
him. felt convinced that such law,
if enacted and enforced, would lead in
evitably 10 war, and was opposed to
plunging this country into that horror
Of horrors without greater provocation
than we had so far experienced.
II parted from the President weight
ed with ominous apprehension, but
without any change IN my personal
sentiments for him."
The Senator then tells of expecting
the bill before his committee, and re-
sumes: -.
IL offered an amendment providing IN
substance and effect that no American
merchant ship armed or conveyed by
the United States should be permitted
TO transport munitions Of war destined
for delivery to the armed forces OF
bellicerent government ut war with an
other government with when the
United States is at peace.
"The United States was then and still
is at peace with all the powers at war
even with Germany. Diplomatic rela-
lions have been severed with Germany,
but the relations of the two govern
ments are those of peace, not OF war.
Practically all men, even the President.
agree to that The transportation OF
war supplies to the Entente powers by
or through the aid of any governmental
agency would be indisputably most
offensive, unneutral act on our part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Senate May Adjourn
Within Three Days
Grayson's Nomination, Chief
Problem, Holds Up Con-
hrmation of Patten

Washington. March 10.--With the
rules so changed as 20 prevent fill
busters by small groups in the future,
and with an extra session Of Congress
only five weeks away, the opinion Of
most Senator's to-day was that the spe-
cial session Of the Senate would adj
journ within the next week, so as to
permit a months vacation before COM
ing back to Washington.
There are few things 70 be consid-
cred II will soon be demonstrated
whether the Colombian treaty has a
chance. which even its friends doubt.
Then there is the question OF confirm
ing some nominations, including that Of
DR.. Cary T. Grayson, the Presidents
physician. to be medical director OF the
navy. with the rank of rear admiral,
and that Of Thomas c. Patten, 10 be
postmaster of New York.
There is practically no opposition to
Mr.. Patterns confirmation, but action on
il has been prevented by the fact that
the Grayson nomination stood first on
the executive calendar Most Of the
Republicans have taken the position
that they have registered their protest
about this appointment. and do not
wish TO discuss it any further. How
ever. their arguments against IT may
be summed up by few speeches, in
GLIDING one by Senator Weeks, for the
benefit Of the sixteen new Senators. be-
tore vote is permitted.
On the Democratic side there is de-
voloping a tendency, apparently, to let
the confirmation wait until the regu-
lar session. II it is decided 70 do this
there will be no delay in the Senate
shaking the dust of Washington from
its heels. and adjournment may be eX-
rectcd Tuesday or Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11

following account of submarine opera
tions was given out to-day by the Adj
mralty:
an the Mediterranean there nave
been sunk nine steamships and three
sailing vessels, with an aggregate ton
mage Of $4,000. Among the ships sunk
were:
"Morino, armed Italian steamship
1850 tons, Laden with cotton; sunk on
February II.
"Rosaic, Indian transport steamship,
4.237 tons, with ammunition and oats,
from New York to Sslonica; sunk on
February If.
"Wathfeld, armed British steamship
3.of2 tons. with 1900 tons Of magne-
SUM for England; sunk on Feb
ruary 81. o,
French steamship of about l,OOO
tons; sunk on February %.
Trojan Prince, armed British steam
ship, 1896 tons. with cargo Of feed;
sunk on February %.
"Burnby, armed British steamship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Stone Defends His Course;
Tells of Break with Wilson
In Three Column Interview Reeraes Arguments Against
Armed Neutraty-Denies Standing in Way
of Vote Bill

and would in law be Of itself an act o
war. 49,
ITO transport such supplies. directly
or indirectly. through any pubic
agency Of the government would De
offensive in the highest degree not only
10 Germany, but TO all the other zen
trail Powers, with whom our relations
of amitv have not been broken or as
turbed. This would be true, because
munitions 80 transported and delivered
10 the Allies would be used IN common
against the armed forces OF all the op-
posing powers. ...-.,
at was TO guard against this situation
that | proposed my amendment.
"A few hours later I took the floor
ard delivered ar address Of practically
four hours in length, in which l dis
cussed the constitutionality OF the Dill
and also discussed it as matter OF
public policy. !. felt il my duty IN the
circumstances 20 make complete eN-
position of my views and my attitude.
a, the close of my speech there re
NAMED nineteen 10 twenty hours o.
the session before the hour OF adjourn
ment arrived.
81 did not at any time. by an obJec-
ton or otherwise. obstruct the leglti-
mate consideration of the bill or stand
IN the way Of vote upon It.
Il was. and am still. opposed 10
plunging this country into this horn
bic war il we can honorably keep out
of il.
I'VE hear much now about the free
dom Of the seas-with which, generally
speaking, | am in hearty accordance
and it is asserted with great vehemenee
that American citizens must not be dls-
turbed in their God-given right to SAIL
the seas anywhere, in, their pleasure.
In the circumstances of this perlious
hour. / do not hesitate 10 say that,
while an.American citizen has an IN
doubted technical right to go freely
upon the seas. he would better serve
his country if be should avoid putting
himself in position calculated TO
embroil his country in costly and
bloody wal
with the approval OF the British
government, the colonial governments
of Canada. Australia. New Zealand and
South Africa prohibit the embarkatioh
of their non-cou Blatant people on shlps
destined for Europe at this time.
Our policy is to encourage that kind
of foolhardiness. but the British gov
eminent takes better care OF its own
people"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Armed British Ship
Barred by Holland
Vessel, Needing Water, Passed
After Gun Is Thrown
Overheard

Amsterdam. March 10.-Dutch news
papers announce that the British
steamship Princess Melita, which ar
rived at the Hook Of Holland wanting
water and provisions. was obliged TO
depart within half an hour because she
was armed. The steamer is now an
chored in the waterway under military
guard.
London. March 10.-According to the
Dutch Naval Department, says q Reuter-
dispatch from The Hague. the Princess
Neiita arrived at the Hook OF Holland
on the evening Of March 5, but being
armed was ordered 10 depart forthwith.
She sailed, but returned next morning
and asked permission to dlsembark a
SICK passenger and take on sufficient
drinking water for the passage to Eng
land. II,
Both requests. the dispatch adds,
were granted on condition that the
greatest haste be observed. The Prin-
cess Melita again sailed, but on the
morning of March 9 returned, her cap
tain stating that he had thrown over
board a gun, with its carriage. After
thorough examination the vessel was
permitted to proceed to Rotterdam.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Hospital Head Attacked
For Not Flying Flag

The removal Of DR.. T. c. Sharpe,
superintendent of the greensboro Hos
pital for Contagious Diseases, city
institution az Jamaica, il requested in
letter sent yesterday 20 Health Com
missioner Haven Emerson by Mrs. Al
red J. Emo. chairman OF the Women
Citizens League Of greensboro, on the
grounds that he ~ a Canadian citizen
and has failed 20 display the American
flag on the hospital. Mrs. Emo in
clossd q copy Of resolutions adopted
by the league, taking DR.. Sharpe 20
,ask for certain remarks attributed 20
him when he was asked 20 display the
asg. She asks that he be supplantsd
by an American citizen and that the
hospital be equipped At once with n
fs2pole.
D.. Sharpe denies the statements
st.ributcd 70 him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Defence Suggestions
For American Vessels
Based on British Rules

Washington. March l0.-The state
Dcpartment laid down the principle to-
day that American armed merchantmen
would have clear right 20 fire on and
n possible. 20 sink German submarines
on sight. without waiting TO be at
lacked. Il will be recommended to
masters Of such vessels that this course
be adopted, with the reservation that
If the submarine is plainly not in POSI-
ton to attack the vessel it ought not
10 be fired on.
No binding orders Of any character
will be given TO the gun crews by any
officer of the United States govern
ment. The gun crews Will be entrely
under the orders Of the master OF the
vessel. who will be free 10 exercise ms
own judgment, with only the ana OF
suggestions drawn up by the state and
Navy Departments. This statement Is
made because the attempt by the gov
eminent TO control the action OF gun
crews with respect to submarines mlghT
be construed as converting the NesSeI
into a public ship.
Rules for Armed Ships
The exact nature of the suggestions
will not be disclosed 10 the public, put
r. is assumed that they VIII follow
closely the instructions issued by the
british government to commanders OF
armed merchantmen. The Britlsa GOV
ernment also makes II clear that we
r,astar il responsible for handling the
shin and for opening and ceaslng IRE,
and the instructions prepared TOT MS
guidance are not binding on him.
The following is taken from an IN
struction circular captured by ger
man submarine on the British steamer
Woodheld: ....
"G When in submarine waters
everything should be in a state OF reau,
mess. but the gun should not De Aep'
actually loaded. :. o,oced.
"(a) The point Of aim shouid DC Inc
centre of the waterline
"fb) IL is TO be remembered tnat
over shots are useless. short shot'
no causing a splash. confuses the en-
envy. II may richochet into the enemy
II the shell bursts on stl1klnS Ihe
,yater-as it usually does-some lrSg
roents are likely 20 hit the enemy. 10
get the best result, at least hall oil the
shots should fire short
Advise e0o-Yard Range
"(3) The master probably will keep
the submarine astern, so that ll'tIe
dehection will be necessary.
"fAC II is not advisable TO open hre
At a range greater than 500 yards lhaII
miie) unless the enemy has ALREADY
opened fire, for the following reasons }i.,,
G1al The ammunition supply is nm
tied. ..ao~ nroh-
able existing conditions cannot De eN-
pcc.ed ct greater ranges ,..l
Gun crews receive their pay through
me master Of the ship. They do not
mess with the crew, but in ono OF inc
officers mcsses. as the master may
decide. n;.io,4
number of hands, over and above tne
gun's crew. TO supply ammunition TO
the gun on going into action.
Aiming practice with the percussion
LANYARD is required to be carried out
dnily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Columbia Inquiry Begins

Columbia Uniyersity's trustees cs-
terday began an investigation TO deter
mine whether certain members OF tae
faculty were instilling unpatriotie doc
trines into the minds Of the students.
Apparently all that was accomplished
Yesterday was the planning by a com.
mittee appointed at the last meeting Of
the trustees Of the manner IN whicn
The investigation will be conducted.
No member Of the faculty was asked
20 appear before the body.
Owing to the absence OF Dr. Nicholas
Murray Butler. who IS in Georgia
Frank D. Fackenthal, secretary OF the
university, appeared in his place. Judge
George L. lngraham presided. Oiner
members Of the committee are Barclay
Parsons. John y. Pine, stephen Baker
and Francis S. Bangs.
The faculty OF the university are
generally resentful at this action OF
the board Of trustees. Few, however,
have had the temerity 20 criticise the
purpose OF the committee openly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Two Leaders in Peru
Killed During Riots
Disorders Due to Political
Troubles; Government Puts
Telegraph Under Censor

Buenos Ayres, March lO.-According
to information received here, the disor-
ders in several interior towns Of Peru
were due to political factions. One Of
the candidates, Deputy Rafael Grsu.
was killed at Cotabambss. while an
other candidate. Augusta Ugarate, met
his death at Chum- Bivilcas in a col
lision between two groups of demon
strators. Several others were wounded
at the same time.
The government has placed a censor
ship on the telegraph.
Santiago, Chile, March l0.-A com
munication has been received from the
Peruvian government. which says that
the efforts of interest
ed parties in opposition 10 the govern
ment 20 exploit the death of Deputy
Grau, which the government regrets
and for which il WAS in no way respon-
sible. public order and safety In the
Department OF Cuzco has been recstab-
lished and will be maintained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
officials Awoit Effect of
u. s. Order in Germany

Washington, March 10.-Govenment
officials are watching closely Tor the
fleet produced in Germany by the
Presidents decision to arm American
merchant ships and by the State De
partment's reassertion of the right o.
sueh vessels 20 fire on submarines al
sight A.. L..
,cached Germany thus far has been
through the Reuter- Agency. Officials
suppose that Germany has received NJ
with a grain Of salt, as il does all Eng
lish news, and will wait for wireless
dispatches. -.
Here. however. the censorship steps
m. State Department officials refuse to
say to Just what extent they are cen
sorinr wireless news for Germany. IL
is believed that they arc not permit
ting anything 10 20 through that might
add TO the tenseness OF the situation
ard certainly nothing that might be re-
-arded as military information. Secre-
.srv Tumulty's official statement yes
ferdav will doubtless be passed, but
tho eemi-oficial announcement OF the
riobt TO fire on submarines at sight
probably will be oxcised.
This news will reach Germany, how
ever. before the ships sail, and IN time
20 warn at least some OF the subma-
rines. Government officials are wonder
inr whether it viii have the effect OF
discouraginr attacks on the vessels. IT
i not thought likely that arming a few
American ships, in addition 70 the
scores Of Allied merchant vessels that
are already armed, will have much e.
feet in changing the submarine pohcy:
II will, however, definitely dispose OF
The hope cherished by some ofheials
hat Germany would take especial pains
20 avoid attacking American ships with
out warning. To warn an armed vessel
!, is admitted, would be suicide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Three Americans on Ship
Sunk at Night Unnamed

The British tank steamer Pima, Of
6,2SS tons, with a cargo Of oil from
Gulf ports, was sunk by German sub
marine on February II about twenty
miles of the Irish coast, members of
her crew reported when they arrived
here yesterday OF the AdriGtic.
Three Of the crew were Americans.
Two Of them, Archie CHS and Tom
Wilson, both of Newport News, were
among the arrivals. According to
GIBBS, the ship was torpedoed at night
and without warning. He said many
of the crew were in their hunks. They
had to fight their way to the deck
through flood of oil. All hands man.
aged 10 get safely away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Hiram Johnson Denies
Senate Resignation
Says Harrison Grey OH, Inspired
Fake" Report

GoUernor Hiram Johnson OF Cdh-
for,sia sent the follotring statement
last night tchen asked by The Trio
me Of the truth Of published re-
Dorts that he rould resign the
United States SenGtorship to 1chlcH
he lras elected last fall:
Sacramento, March III.
New York Tribune: This is Just an |,
other fake Of Harrison Gray Otis ana
"The Los Angeles Times" like the othet
stories of The Times" and Of OTIS. IL
IS wholly and absolutely false. Inc
story emarated from 0tis's correspond.
ent in Sacramento, who comedies thae
his employment is to manufacture any
sort Of tale and dissmeninate u IN the
East. HIRAM ". Joh-NoV'>'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
Blockade Runners Honored
Medals Given to American
CAPTAINS at Bordeaux

Bordeaux, March lO.-Silyer medals
were presented TO Captain Allen Tucker
Of the American freighter Orleans and
Captain A. Korowitz Of the American
freighter Rochester by the Bordeaux
Chamber of Commerce to-day, TO COM
memorate the safe arrival of the steam
ers here after running the German sub
marine blockade. Daniel Guestier,
president Of the chamber, in making
the presentation said:
I'VE have always called you our
American cousins. Henceforth We want
TO look upon you as our American
brothers"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11
La Toilette Also Permitted
to Hold Old Seats on
Committees
No One Is Disciplined
Both Parties Are Liberal IN
Assignment of New
Senators
,r.nn rhs r-hune Rureaul

Washington, March 10.-In portionlng
out committee plums the steering COM
mittees Of the two parties in the Sen
ate to-day ignored last weeks filibuster
against the armed neutrality bill. soma
tor Stone retained the Craftsmanship Of
the Foreign Relations Committee, as
predicted BY The Tribune. and the Re
publican committee made no attempt
TO discipline Senator La Toilette.
There had been rumor that La Fol-
lette would be dropped from the i'm
portant Committee on Finance, when
shapes the tariff and all other bills IN
posing taxation. but he was allowed 10
retain this, and also his chairmahshlP
Of a small committee and his memDeI
shin on the Census, Civil Service, lndi,
an Affairs, Interstate Commerce anu
Manufactures committees.
Pbilander c. Knox, ex-Secretary OF
state. was selected by the Republican
steering committee for the Foreign Re
lations Committee in place OF Senator
Oliver. whom he succeeded IN the Sen
ate.
Fall Succeeds Sutherland
TO fiji the place Of Senator Suther-
land. of Utah. Senator Fall, OF New
Mexico. was selected. AS mas neen an
nounced. the Democrats are ming the
Mace of Senator O'Gorman with Sena-
tor Thomas. of Colorado.
Senator Harding, of Ohio, who last
wear made a notable speech against the
PHILIPPINES bill and in favor of keeping
American sovereignty over the islands,
was retained on the Philippines Com
mittec. and also on the Committee on
the Pacific Islands and Porto Rico and
the Committee on Territories.
Mr.. Harding was also assigned to the
Naval Affairs Committee, filling the
vacancy caused by the retirement OF
Senator ClapU. Four Democratic SEN
ators retired from this committee
O'Gorman. Bryan. Of Florida; Johnson
Of Maine. and Chiffon, Of West Nlr-
cinia. In their places the Democratic
committee has put Senators Walsh, OF
Montana: Broussard. of Louisiana;
Gerry. the new Senator from Rhode
Island. and Trammel, new Senator from
Florida.
Liberal Toward New Senators
Walcott and King. the new Senators
from Delaware and Utah. respectively:
we're assigned to the Privileges and
Elections Committee.
The committees Of both parties were
most liberal in the assignments of the
new Senator's. 1t is seldom that new
Senator is put upon such committees as
Finance (the Ways and Means Commit
tee of the Senate, Naval or Military
Affairs. or Judiciary. Two newcomers-.
Jones, Of New Mexico. and Gerry, OF
Rhode Island-were put on Finance.
King, Of Utah, and Walcott, OF Della
ware. were put on Judiciary and friYl-
logos and Elections. Peter Goelet
Gerry was placed on two of the most
important committees OF the Senate
Finance and Naval Affairs.
The committee appointments will be
submitted to the caucuses OF the two
parties Monday, but no changes from
the present slate are expected.