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BRITISH READY
STRIKE BACK
Expect Germany to Begin
"Sea Frightfulness" Cam
paign at Once.
ARE FIRM FOR REPRISALS
Admiralty Announcement Is
Taken as Presage of
OminOus Action.
ARE FIRM FOR REPRISALS
sDecidI Cable DespdtcA 10 THE Sun.

Special Gable Despatch TO The Sun.
LONDON, Jan. 31.--Sea frightfulness OF
unheard of violence Is what British
ofiicialdom expects as a result of the
German announcement Of unreserved
naval warfare. the orders of blockading
the allied coasts, and that hospital ships
plying In certain areas will be sunk
without warning.
After learning the contents of Ger
manys announcement a reliable author
ity declared 1t his firm belief that Ger
many was ready for the final strain on
the seas, and had completed her prepara-
tions to force the submarine campaign
to its highest point Of efficiency.
In addition to a formal denial of the
German contention that the British have
used hospital ships for transport pur-
poses naval officials say that the great
est care has been taken to avoid any
complications in this direction. Time
after time hospital ships have been held
up until every vestige of unlawful cargo
has been removed. In many cases Amer
lean Consuls have inspected Red Cross
ships.
II a single British hospital ship is
sunk under the new German order the
world may witness the most terrible
campaign OF reprisals ever organized.
Only those very close to the Govern
ment. who know the infrequence of Brit
ish threats of reprisal. can realize the
ominous nature Of the latest communi-
cation to Germany through the United
States.
Whether the reprisals will take the
form of similar acts on Great Britain's
part Is matter for conjecture but the
Admiralty is already prepared for
thorough work along this line. 1t is the
first rumbiing from aggravated England
after two years OF patient watching
and repeated torpedoing. Every means
of combating the undersea boats thus
far used has been strictly within the
recognized code of sea laws, but If Ger
many carries out the threat to lie:
down the bars for unrestricted war
fare England is ready to meet her.
The Teuton proclamation to-day acted
like spark on n powder magazine.
setting or a blast OF British indigna-
ton which is bound to take concrete
form upon the first sign Of action by
Germany
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One of the Memoranda Text of Note
oe


State Department by Count Bernstorf:
February l. 1917 stopped with every
ade around Great Britain France Italy and the eastern
Mediterranean.
In the north.
The by a of twenty
the Dutch Teheg fire ship the degree of ong
tude from Terschelng fire ship Udre he Odr? line from
there the point 62 degrees north degrees longitude 50
degrees north degrees further point three miles south
the southern the Farve Faroe) Islands,
point 62 north 10 degrees 81 degrees north
B degrees then 81 degrees north 20 degrees AZ degrees
north 20 degrees further 43 north Is
then along the degree of latitude 43 degrees north
miles from Fniserre distance of miles
the north of Spain to the French boundary
In the south. The Mediterranean
For neutral ships the the line
Espquette 38
north miles wide African
beginning degrees longitude For the
this with Greece there is provided of width
twenty miles north of the following
north
north and degrees
miles wide west Of 22 degrees 80 minutes longitude
Greek territorial
Neutral ships navigating these blockade
risk Although has been taken
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BRITAIN READY TO
COMBAT BLOCKADE
Ports of Liverpool and Bor-
deaux to Be Kept Open at
All Hazards.

vas said by British shipping IN
terests here last night that Great Britain
and her allies had made all preparations
10 meet Germapy's moves In her sub
marine campaign. The Entente Powers
were convinced weeks ago that ruthless
warfare with undersea boats would be
decreed sooner or later and have known
Tor ten days that the decision had been
reached, it was said.
The ports of Liverpool and Bordeaux
VIII be kept open at all hazards. British
steamship representatives asserted, even
1t becomes necessary TO convoy every
merchant ship which crosses tho At
iantc. The first step to be taken by the
British Admiralty. which virtually con-
uols the merchant fleets OF the Entente
AllieS, will be to arm every ship with
guns fore and aft II was predicted.
To meet the emergency which II was
cohhdently expected would arise eventu-
siy tho British Government has been
assembling for months. II was said,
larfe fleet OF small. fast cruisers to be
used as submarine chasers." This type
OF war craft has proved very effective
against undersea boats. wei! Informed
shipping men declared
Agents OF British lines declare the
Aoinlralty now has fleet OF 1000 ves-
seS available TO keep the sea lanes
clear OF raiders and submarines and to
act Ms convoys
Ihs Admiralty has so arranged sail
.iss and bookings, 1t was explained, that
laey can be changed without delay to
meet whatever circumstances may arise
me assertion was made that there will he
10 Interruption In the sailings from
american ports of ships flying the flags
" the Entente Allies.
" WAS Cnnsldsrad prnha hla bnwayar
,hat vessels flying neutral colors will be
Aept IN port until instructions are re-
ceNed from their Governments. This is
certain to be true in the case Of Dutch
steamships
marked advance In marine insur-
"'e rates to-day was considered last
hIsh' to be inevitable. One way rates
Yesterday FOR American vessels were 7
per cent while there was a 10 per cent
wM r'h rate on ships clearing for
sietitrranoap ports
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All Sea Traffic Barred.

Conveyed TO the world as her answer
to the refusal of the Entente Allies
to talk peace. Germany's latest warn
ing says:
From February /. 1917. within
barred zones around Great Britain,
France. Italy and in the eastern Med
iterranean all sea traffic
forthwith will be opposed"
1t virtually is a renewal and an
extension OF the celebrated submarine
blockade of the British Isles, which
| was proclaimed on February 4. 1915,
and became effective February IS,
1915. Under il, ships were sunk with
out warning until Germany abandoned
| the practice and gave her assurances
| in the Sussex case, to abide by inter-
| national law. The Lusitania. Falaba
and scores of other ships were sunk
under the decree.
American citizens and American ships
are warned from entering the war zones
Talthough certain precautionary measures
are suggested for distinguishing Ameri-
| can steamers not carrying contraband
| according to the German list, These con-
dtions In almost the same form We're
rejected when proposed by Germany
early In the negotiations over the Lusi-
tania. At that time Germany proposed
| to guarantee immunity from attack to
certain specified passenger ships sailing
OH prescribed courses with agreed dis
tinguishing marks and carrying no con-
traband. President Wilson rejected the
proposal promptly on the ground that
| the United States was contendiug only
! for its rights.
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REICHSTAG Is INFORMED.
Military Policy OutIined by the
Imperial Chancellor.

BERLIN tvia London). Jan. s1.-The
Imperial Chancellor, DR. Won Bethma mn
Hollweg, is to make a statement this
afternoon to the Ways and Means Com
mitfee OF the Reichstag on foreign af-
fairs and the military situation.
According to the newspapers the
Chancellor Is 90 make important decla ra-
tions regarding the deciaions of IN.
Government" and will explain the
grounds upon which these decisions are
based.
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TO HOLD COLONIES.
Never Return Them to German
Rule, Says walter Hume Long.

LONDON. Jan. 3i.-The colonies cap
tured from Germany during the war will
never he returned. said walter Hume
Long, Secretary of state for the Colo
nies, speaking as n representative OF the
overseas dominions in an address to-day.
I'VE acquired possession Of different
German colonies In various parts Of the
world az = consequence ~ this war"
he said. Let no man think those ter
ritories will ever return u German
rule"
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SHORE LEAVE FORBIDDEN.
Gre ws of Interned German Vessels
Ordered Kept Aboard.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 3l.--Orders were
issued tonight by Capt, RUSSELL COM
mandant OF the Philadelphia Navy Yard,
denying shore leave until further notice
to the sailors Of the German auxiliary
cruisers Prinz Eitel Friedrich and the
kronprinz Wilhelm, interned at the yard
There are about 200 men aboard the
two vessels and they have been granted
shOrs lsavs twice q week.
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their toward ports the blockade February
1917 and have vicinity the latter will
ing sufficiently PERIOD strongly advised them with
all available in order their
Neutral ships which February the blockade
with the safety leave them.
The instructions to the commanders of German subma
rns provide for sufficiently long period during which
Of unarmed ships
Americans route the blockade freight
not endangered the shipping firms such
ships lin time from entering the
Sailing of regular American steamers continue
undsturbed after February /, 1917, if,
(A) The of destination 10 Falmouth.
OBJ Sailing that
Seiy Islands and point so degrees north 20 degrees
CO. The marked in the following
be allowed to other vessels
and three vertical
painted alternately white and Each should
flag checkered white and red the the
flag Care should be taken that during dark national
marks easily recognizable from distance
well lighted throughout
CD One steamer week sails in each direction,
Falmouth Sunday and departure
(E) United States Government
(according German steamers.
Two of which the outlined
added.
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Side Issues swept Away.

The new German proclamation brushes
aside all the peerplfNing collateral issues
which have surrounded the submarine
controversy and brings 1t back TO the
point where IL was left At the conclusion
of the Sussex case.
To-day's announcement, rcr.t.ng the
refusal OF Germany's enemies to Il SCuSs
her peace proposals, and referring TO
the starvation blockade, says; Thus n
new situation has sprung up which
forces Germany also to new DECISIONS"
The new decision is exactly the one
forecast when the Sussex negotiations
were closed
The German decision leaves this Gov
ernment the alternative OF either per-
mtting Germany 10 forbid Americans 10
travel on the high seas and American
ships To reach Great Britain and her
allies or to consider measures for their
protection
This move OF Germany's was by q
queer Irony OF diplomacy evoked by the
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Formal Announcement to Washing
ton That All Ships Breaking Rule,
Neutrals Included, Will Be
Sunk Without Warning
UNRESTRICTED TERRORISM ON
THE SEAS is NEW SCHEME
President Wilson and Secretary Lansing,
Shocked by Teuton Decision, Which
Is Irrevocable Decline to Make
Any Comment

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.-Germany has declared unre.
strcted submarine warfare
starvation blockade of England the like of which the
world never has announced to the world
notes delivered to American Gerard Berlin
to the State Department here by Count Bernstorf
Thus begins the long feared campaign ruhessness con-
ceved by Won Hndenburg said here magnitude never
contemplated by Won Tirptz
Again the United States faces diplomatic rela-
ons with Germany with all its possibilities Pres-
dent Wilson's repeated warnings are and Secre
ary Lansngs verge of war; statement recalled in the
capital Tonight with feelings OF apprehension and msgvng
The Supercrisis Is Here.
Germanys action is the supercrss all those that have
stirred the American Government in and half wears Of
world
Talk of in Europe of means of preserving the
peace OF the world has gmmering President Wilson,
ncreduous at first when the unofficial Germanys warn
ing was brought him. called for the official document
mad just been presented to Secretary LANSING nv
Ambassador Mr. Lansing absolutely refused to make
comment President Wilson began once careful study
Of the document.
Three Courses Open to United States
Inc President has the task of deciding course Of
@ Gn.eo states Three immediate steps possibilities
The United States might against violation ~
her pedg might be decided that
oe OF an intention disregard
or oreakng off diplomatic reons await the
results of the blockade tho Ins
as the actual operations develop
oh almost every side Germany
open OF the effectiveness Of the
regarded as determination German os n
ne united states estimate the food British Isles will los.
/ month. " " ~ '" '''e' Will last
Admittedly the plan doo of r,,
s staggering strokes ufment Germanys
to use
quickly She counts the
marines to deliver blows to bring England knees within sv %
month. '~ '"- "'uu ne over IN
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GERMANY BEGINS STARVATION WAR ON ENGLAND TODAY
REVOKES ALL SUBMARINE PLEDGES GIVEN TO u. S.;
RESTRICTS AMERICAN TRAFFIC TO ONE SHIP 4 WEE
!" addressed

Mr. Secretary of State:
Your Excellency good enough to transmit to the
Imperial Government of the message which the Pres
dent the United States of America addressed the Senate
the 22d inst The Imperial Government has given it the
earnest consideration which the Presidents statements de-
inspired they by deep sentiment of response
bliy. 1t is highly gratifying to the Imperial Government
to- ascertain that the main tendencies of this mposn
statement correspond largely to the desires and principles
professed by Germany These principles especially include
sefgovernment and equality of rights for all nations Ger
would be sincerely glad it, in recognition of this prin
cpe countries like Ireland and india which do not enjoy
the benefits of political independence, should obtain
their freedom.
The German people also repudiate all alliances
which force the countries into competition for
might and involve them in net of selfish ntrgues On
the other hand Germany will gladly cooperate in all ef
forts to future The freedom of the
being preliminary condition of the free existence of
tons and the peaceful intercourse between them, we'll
the open door for the of all nations has al
formed of the leading principles of Cermanys
political programme.
All the the Imperial Government regrets that the
attitude of her enemies who entirely opposed peace
makes it impossible for the world at present to bring about
the realization of these lofty ideals Germany and her
allies were ready to enter into discussion of
and had down basis the guaranty existence honor
and free development of their peoples Their aims has
been expressly stated in the note of December R 1916
not directed toward the destruction humiliation of their
enemies and according to their conviction perfectly
compatible with the rights of the other nations
As to Belgium for which such and cordial sym
pathy is felt in the United States the Chancellor had de-
cared only few weeks previously that its annexation had
formed part of Germanys intentions The peace
be signed with Belgium to provide for such conditions
in that country with which Germany desires to maintain
friendly neghbory relations that Belgium should be
used again by Gemays enemies for the purpose of ns
eating continuous hostile intrigues Such precautionary
all the necessary, Germany enemies
have repeatedly stated not only in speeches delivered by
their leading but also in the statutes of the economical
conference in Paris that it is their intention not
Germany equal after peace has been restored
but continue their hostile attitude and especially wage
a systematical economic against her.
The attempt of the four allied Powers bring about
has failed owing the lust Of conquest of their
enemies, who desired dictate the conditions of peace
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~ Kate Tickets West and Southwest.
mamifui Mountain scenery via chssa-
s'sAe ohio hallway. itss B'way.--laU.
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GREAT DRAR sPRlN0 WATER.
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esluetts peace address to ,hc Sonata
rahsilltted 10 Berlin ~ Il DIPLOMATS
,taeihorandum. The German communics-
1.ot or to-day outlining the Imperial
IioneIlnientS new policy Is in fact a
ul'ect reply to this address
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,io,, - me German COmmunica-
Governments new poiIcy Is i, fa,c,
u''ect reply to this address.
Approves OF Wilson's Addreas.
Germany anploy Of tho ,ddro,. -,
an IT'S essentials. but takes tho nosition
that the En,erte's unwillincness 70 dis
T"Ss peace makes II necessary for tha
''"perIal Government TO resort TO every.
"'"P"h al ITS command To force the
enemy 10 his knees. This weapon ia the
unrestricted use Of submarines aimed M
S'nIN'hs Great Britain into suhmlssion
i"cF' Is no disposition among Sena-
tors ana congressman to mininize tbs
exceeding gravity of the situation thus
suddenly thrust upon the nation. Some
Win conservative tendencies even wen,
50 iar 'o-h!Sht as TO say that the coun-
try seemed To be steering into a conflict
senator Tl!lmau. Chairman of the
NaNal AHalrS Committee, said that AM
hhSSador Won HcruStprif ought to got ou.
as quickly as possible. Meanwhile the
widest rumOrs were current in the can-
itaL one of these had II thar Count yo,
bernstorn was already planning to leave
while another had i that Ambassador
Gerard had been instructed to leave
Berlin.
'i"" '"'">>S ihteFesteC.
Count Won BeruSt"rff handed the Ger.
man note 10 Secretary Lansing shortly
after o'clock this afternoon. JUS
prior TO his visit disturbing rumorS had
reached the state Department and diplo-
matte circles. Secretary Lansing asked
to be excused from his conference with
the newspaper correspondents. which
usually takes place nj ago Mr. Rar-
clay. counsellor of the British Embassy
arrived at the Department while the
German Ambassador was Transmitting
the note 10 Mr. Lansing
MIR, barclay saw Counsellor Polk OF
the state DEPARTING It and was obviously
alive to the seriousness of the situation
when he left CONT Won RcrnstorfY's
visit 10 Mr., Lansing office WAS marked
by more formality than T. usually III.
case Mr. Lansing vas amazed when he
realized the real Importance " the Ger
man communication. The Ambassador
made n clear that the decision Of his
Government To- revoke ali pledges hereto
fore made TO the United States concern.
ing submarine warfare was unchanRe-
able II was clear to Mr. Lansing that
nothing was to b" gained by discussion
iia accepted the German verdict
silence. but gave the impression tn
would not be long before the dc
OF the United States would bo re- u
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ality enemies have disclosed their real aims in this
way, viz.
To dismember and dshonor Germany, Austria Hum
gary, Turkey Bulgaria To the wish Of reconciliation
they oppose the will of destruction They desire fight
new situation has thus been created which forces
Germany to new decisions Since two years and half
England is using her naval for criminal attempt
to force Germany into submission by starvation In brutal
contempt of international law the group of Powers led by
England does not only cra the legitimate trade OF their
opponents but they also by ruthless compel neutral
countries either altogether to forego trade not
able to the Entente Powers to limit according to their
arbitrary DEGREES.
The American Government knows the steps which
been taken to England and her allies to return to the
rules of international law and respect the freedom OF the
The English Government, however insists upon
tnung its of starvation which does not at all affect the
military power OF its opponents but compes women and
children the sick and the aged to suffer for their country
pains and privatons which endanger the vitality of the
nation. Thus British tyranny mercilessy increases the su
ferings of the world Indifferent to the laws of humanity
Indifferent to the protests of the neurals whom they
verey HARM Indifferent to the silent longing for
among Englands allies. Each day of the terrible
struggle destruction, suferngs. Each day
shortening the both Sides will the life of
thousands of brave soldiers and be benefit to mankind
The Imperial Government could not justify before its
conscience before the German people and before his
tory the neglect of destined to bring about the
end the Like the President Of the United States the
Imperial Government had hoped reach this goal by
tiations.
After the attempts to understanding with
the Entente Powers have been answered by the latter
with the announcement of intensified continuation of
the THE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENTAL order to
serve the welfare mankind a higher and not to
wrong its people-IS NOW COMPELLED TO CON-
TINUE THE FIGHT FOR EXISTENCE, AGAIN FORCED
UPON 1T, WITH THE FULL EMPLOYMENT OF ALL
THE WEAPONS WHICH ARE AT ITS DISPOSAL.
Sincerely trusting that the people and the Government
the United States will understand the motives for this
decision and its necessity the Imperial Government hopes
that the United States may view the situation from the
lofty heights of mparaly and assist their part to
prevent further misery and unavoidable sacrifice of human
life
Enclosing two memoranda regarding the details of the
contemplated military at sea- remain, &C.,
j. BERNSTORFF.
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THE WEATHER FORECAST.

Rain to-day, much colder by night;
tomorrow fair; cold wave by night
Highest temperature yesterday, "A; lowest, az.
Detailed weather mail and marine reports on page H.
Evening journal., 1917-11-17
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