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The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-02
F0YERNMENT'S Plan TO
|MEET GERMAN CHALLENGE
/ IS Si>l, KEPT SECRET
kme Of Presidents oporters Believe He
Nav Be Contempla. ! Another Bold
Stroke to Bring PeaSe at Darkest
Moment

,n,ine in Only Official Public Statement of the
D,v Denies That Any Communication Has
Vet Been Sent by United States to Germany.
Whole Situation Confronting America Is Be-
Ieyed to Have Been Threshed Out Today in
Cabinet Meeting.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-02
Three Theories.

The group in the capitol which has
been urging peace moves professed to
believe. that the presidents step will
be a bold stroke for peace and that
severance of relations would be the
last resort.
Another group, which admitted that
the German note and German chan
cellor's speech left no doubt that Ger
many's pledges 10 the United States
would be violated in the new campaign
of ruthlessness, held fast to the opinion
that the president would not act be-
CONTINUED on Page Twelye)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-02
BROKER STORY
IS DISPUTED BY
THE OPERATE 0Rs
Hutton's TeIegraphers Tell the
Probers They Didn't Get
Connolly Wire.

New York. Feb. when the con-
gressional leak inquiry COMMITTEES
adjourned today to meet in Wash
ington the testimony of f. A. Connolly,
the Washington broker, regarding his
sending a resume of President Wilson's )
peace note to E F. Hutton * Co. New
York brokers. had been disputed by
every telegraph operator in Hutton.s
employ who. Sherman L Whippie said.
might have handled Connolly's mes
sage
Hearings by the committee viii be
resumed in Washington tomorrow at
10 o'clock, Chairman Henry announced
today. George A Ellis of the Hutton
firm, who wrote the message warning
brokers of the coming of the presi-
dents peace note. probably will be the
first witness
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-02
ALL MEN AND WOMEN
OF FRANCE, is TO 60,
WILL BE Modified

Paris, Feb. 2-The government
ha. decided to mobilize for par-
poses contributing to the national
defense the entire civilian popula-
tion of France Of both ssxss be-
tween the ages Of 16 and 60 This
plan is now under study BY the va
rious ministries eoncernsd.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-02

Washington, Feb. bulletin, $50 p. m )-After to-
|hys cabinet meeting this statement was issued at the
e house. "The president and the cabinet thoroughly
nyased the situation but there is nothing to announce
One Of the cabinet members broke the rule of silence
agh to say: The very future will develop some
ng very serious The cabinet generally agreed, it was
armed that the United States could not countenance in
ference with American rights proposed in the Ger
n,n note Whether immediate action will be taken or
vheher an overt act will be awaited was not made clear
Another cabinet member said "The last chance has
|p vet gone While Germany has announced her pur-
M she has not carried it into effect far we know
Lie refused to say whether action would within the
|mu "a or 4S hours.
Washington Feb. 2-Up to the time the cabinet as
pmed this afternoon there had been outward change
| the submarine crisis. The majority of the members
nme to the white house uniformed of President Wilson's
|hns The situation has resolved itself into of wait
ling until the administration officials deem the time ripe
announcing the policy which, it is now believed cer
n has been determined by the president Immediately
|er cabinet meeting lasting two hours and half Presi
dnt Wilson hurried to the capitol to discuss the subma
ne situation with Chairman Stone of the foreign rela-
lions committee
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-02
Telegraphers Called.

John F. HummeIl. telegraph tper-
ator in the Hutton house. on the
southern wire there. testified that he
did not receive the Connolly forecast
of the presidents message His wire
and that OF Joseph NJ. Becker. who
swore yesterday that he did not re-
ceive the Connolly message. are the
only two between the Hutton and
Connolly house
w. Frank Packard teiegrapher Of
the Hutton firm. began his testimony
Continued on Page Fourteen.)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-02
26 BELIEVED DEAD IN A
CHICAGO. TENEMENT FIRE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Fremen Prevented From Rescue Work by Burning Cas- That
Continued to Spout Flames Out of the Mains Fire Re-
dced Building to Ruins Several Persons Found Alive in the
Fire. Charred Debris of Large Building.

Chicago, Feb. 2.-At noon, IL hours
after en- explosion and fire which
wrecked a west side tenement building
at / a. m. today. the police announced
that 26 persons were missing and
probably dead Ninety-one persons re-
sided in the building. according to the
agent representing 1t. The Janitor ae-
counted for 10 Of these as being away
at work, leaving 72 whom. he assumed,
we're in the building at the time the
leaking gas exploded. These the po-
lice accounted for as follows:
Known dead, 2. Injured. IL. Miss
ing, probably dead, 2s. Known rescued
or accounted for, 70.
For many hours the burning gas
prevented firemen from entering the
ruins. At daybread only two bodies
had been recovered
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-02

1t was a minor note and indefinable.
but seemed to command some atten-
tion
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-02
Heard for Miles.

The explosion was heard for miles
Rv some freak of the shock. buildings
a few yards away were undamaged.
while windows were broken many
blocks away. Hundreds Of Hebrew.
Lithuanian, Polish and Russian ten
ants of the district rushed into the
street scantily clad, although the
weather was the eoldest of the year
10 below zero.
The explosion wrecked one end of
the building which contained Ia flats.
most OF which were occupied The
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-02
WEATHER FORECAST

MONTANA--UnsettIed weather with
probably snow north portion tonight and
north and west portions Saturday.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-02

,,,,rrr--Tonight: Unsettled.
pa,,orrow: Rising temperature.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-02
Montana Senators Look for
Very Serious Complications

The Posts washington Bureau.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24
Happenings In
Society Circles

A number of men who have been
attending the meeting of the Ameri-
can Institute of Mining Engineers.
which convened in the district dur
ing the week. were accompanied by
their wives. and Mrs Charles Yer
non Jenkins assisted by Mrs X E.I
H. Pomeroy and Mrs. Kinear, gave
a beautifully appointed luncheon IN
their honor. which will be delightful-
" remembered by the visiting guests.
Lavender and white lilacs formed the
artistic c%enterpiece of the tabe. the
following gusts being seated with the
three hostesses. Mesdames John CT
Kirchen, J.. W. Clark. f.. A. Hart
e. S. Stern, Chas Kirchen w. W
Hughes, s.. j.. Dougan. j. NJ. Stop
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

cial calendar of the week Is well dot
ted with affairs to be given in their
honor. On Tuesday Mrs Gael Hoag
is adding an extra table Of PLAYERS
at her Bridge luncheon in their hon
or. On Thursday evening Mrs. Ben
nett is entertaining at cards for Miss
Williamson and Miss Helen Dare
Smith On Friday Mrs William Neil
McGill is complimenting them with a
luncheon and on Saturday Miss Maud
Smith will add further pleasure with
a luncheon The visiting guests will
also be included in other affairs taxi
ing place during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred West and Mr..
and Mrs. Prouee Goumond are en-.
loving q fishing trim today
Mrs Ed Millard is entertaininp
with a luncheon and cards on We'd
nesday and with a 500 party ON
Thursday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. lgler of Rene
We're the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Alderman on Wednesday
Mrs lgler has the honor of being
president Of the Mothers club of
Reno.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs August Riepe enter
tained guests at an enjoyable card
party on Tuesday night \ color
scheme of pink and green was car
ried out in the decorative features
of the evening. Place cards of min
iature umbrellas filled with flowers
marked the places of the guests who
we're Col. and Mrs Il A. Riepe,
Messrs. and Mesdames Herman
Teitz, Kinney. Carlin and Messrs r
5 Duncan. c c smithson, Her
man Tietz. Jr.. Lawrence and Joseph
Teitz. Mrs Carlin and Col. Riepe
winning the first prizes for ladies
and gentlemen and Mrs Riepe and
Mr.. Kinney won the consolation
and Mr.. Carlin the free for all. Mrs
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

Mrs. II. g. +. Brown will enter
tain the Thursday Bridge club on
Friday afternoon in place Of the
regular day of meeting
Miss Fannie Cupid presided over
a prettily appointed luncheon at her
home on Friday, when Mesda1nes
Proctor and Baird and Misses Read.
Gallagher. n smith we're her
guests.
Mr. Lou Peck OF Kansas City arr1'-
ed in Ely during the week 10 speno
the summer at the home Of Mr. ana
Mrs. X. II. Hoffman.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. smith en-
tertained guests informally on Mon
day night when a few of tier neisn'
bors enjoyed their hospitality
Mrs. Goldia Lightfoot. a promineh'
Ely club woman. has been elee'eo
state grant treasurer OF the order o.
Eastern stars which ecenhly con-
vened in Reno.
Mrs. Fred West entertained ''
Saturday Five Hundred club on
Tuesday in place of its regular gay
Mrs Meyers winning the first pri"''
Mrs.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

Mrs. Clarence McFadden accom-
panied by her two little daughters.
returned during the week from a
visit in Salt Lake.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

4 pretty summer party at the home
of Mrs d. p. BARLEY gave pleasure
to about fifty guests on Saturday
afternoon. when Mrs. BARLEY and
Mrs Proctor were joint ~hostesses a
the very delightful affair, which in
clnded nine tables Of guests, Mrs,
Willis y. Meyers winning the iirsd
rize at 500. Mrs. Caperton tina
second, and Mrs Cupid the eonsola-
ton prize. Miss Fannie Cupid draw
ing the free for all.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

Mrs George Linsley was the host
ess of the Voluntary Aid club on
Monday. Mrs. Patrick will be tho
next hostess
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

of her father. T. j. Duddleson and
her sister, Mrs George Whitley dur
ing the week.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

\ number of Red Cross benefits
have occupied the attention of the
public during the past week 1t being
drive week" has spurred the differ
ent organizations. churches, clubs, etc
to their strongest efforts and great
credit is due the people of the dis
trict who have Responded so gener-
ously financially as we'll as those who
have devoted SO much of their time
and effort to further the success Of
the gigantic cause for the love of hui
manity
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs John Cleveland Nc
Gill who arrived from Washington
on Friday are the guests of Mrs.
MeGill's parents, Mr.and Mrs. Charles
Vernon Jenkins at MeGill, and are
receiving a hearty welcome from
their wide circle of friends in the
district.
Mrs. W. T. Lindsey and Miss
Williamson arrived from the east on
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

Mrs Elliot was the hostess of the
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

Vi III tdLAAlAf - GAhNl1oOh oA1
her sister, Mrs George Whitley dur
ing the week.
A number of pretty social compli-
ments are paid Miss Helen Dare
Smith, a bride Of the near future
Mrs. Dave Boyi-Smith and Mss Dor
etl,y Meyers wi give the frat party
of the week in her honor tomorrow
night which will be a linen shower
and cards. On Tuesday Miss Fanny
Cupid will entertain with a 500 party
and on Wednesday the lady employees
of the Campton store. which includ-
ed Mesdames Firman and Murdoch
and Misses McKernan, Riepe, Field
Ing and Mcdonald are giving another
evening for her pleasure on Thurs
day night. Miss Williamson will
share the compliment OF honor guests
with Miss Smith when Mrs. James
s. Bennett will be the hostess
The University club dance sched-
uled for last night was postponed I'M
til next Saturday nighton account
of the Red Cross dance last night.
\ number of Red Cross benefits
have oecruied the attention of the
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-24

week
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-11-01
PROMISED REFORMS
IN BAVARIAN STATE

Munich, Bavaria, Oct. 10 mail -
The views OF Count Won Hertling re-
gardlng some of Germanys peace
aims were outlined by him in a speech
recently before the main committee OF
the Bavarian chamber of deputies.
Regarding Bavaria's separate reply to
Pope Benedicts peace note he denied
1t meant Bavaria was pursuing an in
dependent policy, declaring that the
contrary was the case, the separate
reply being sent to indicate Bavaria s
full support of the policy of the Ger
man empire.
I'm Belgium we purpose to proceed
with moderation and in full consider
alton of the wishes Of the Belgian n
people" said Count Won Hertling.
"The surrender of Alsace-Lorraine +"
he continued, '1s under no circum-
stances to be thought of and the ma
jority of the population of the two
provinces would not welcome such ac-
tion. A decision in the matter of the
form of government to be given
Alsace-Lorraine cannot be arrived at
in hurry. A federated state cannot
be created in u moment, like shot
fired from a gun."
Count Won Hertling closed his
speech with a promise of certain in
ternaI reforms for Bavaria. II am
planning" he said, "a moro intimate
cooperation between government and
chamber of deputies and | am pre-
pared TO receive suggestions to this
end.
In the Bavarian reply to the pope,
which has been referred TO In the
German newspapers as having caused
Some uneasiness." the assertion was
made that.
Nothing could lie further from the
peace-loving German nation and the
government than the thought OF an
attack on other nations and the ef-
fort to extend its territory by violence,
For no victory and no gain of terri
tory could in its eyes, even in the most
distant degree, counterbalance the
fearful horrors of a war and the ami
hilation of ethical and economical
values necessarily connected with 1t.
The policy of the German emperor
and of the imperial government,
which always had in view the preser-
vation and assurance Of peace often to
the very limit of what was compatible
with German interests, therefore met
always with the fullest approval Of the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-11-01
BOOKS ARE CLOSED ON
TREASURY PAPER
isr MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LtAsro wrR

teN NoNhlhe JOURNAL SPECIAL LthSBD WlREl
Washington, Oct t,---Subscription
books for the latest issue of treasury
certificates Of Indebtedness of indefi-
mite amount have been closed, the
treasury announced tonight, with total
subscriptions received in five days
since the issue was opened amounting
to 1851, 900. OF the total $254,-
$4,000 was reported during the last
day. The certificates are payable De-
cember 15 and may be converted into
liberty bonds.
Today's subscriptions brought the
total of certificates of Indebtedness to
be retired from proceeds of the second
liberty loan up to $2,Sts,056. 900.
This issue was made largely for the
convenience of subscribers to tho sec
ond liberty loan," said treasury
statement, ''and as a means of facil-
itating the financial operations in
volved In the payments to be made
upon subscriptions TO this loan. The
subscriptions were closed because in
the judgment OF the secretary the OBJ
jects of the issue have been attained,
although applications continued to be
received up to the moment of closing
In very gratifying amounts. The
whole operation has been eminently
successful"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-11-01
BETTER HOUSING
FOR WAR W0RKMEN
IS FEDERAL PLAN
President GolnperS Submits
Recommendations to Presi-
dent to Relieve Congestion
in Labor CenterS,
s, uosslss Jousss. srsci.. .s.srs xi-r


Washington, Oct. 31.-Plans for
providing adequate facilities to house
thousands of workmen employed on
government war contracts in congest-
ed labor centers were presented to
President Wilson today by a special
committee of the council of national
defense, headed by President Comp
prs of the American Federation of
Labor
The committees recommendations,
which follow a survey and investiga-
ton of the housing problem in many
cities, will not be made public pend
ing approval Of the report by the
president. Mr.. Wilson has taken a
lively personal interest In the move
ment for better housing conditions OF
government workers.
The report is said to recommend
direct expenditures by the govern
ment with emergency appropriations
TO give quick relief to several badly
congested sections.
1t is understood that 1t is proposed
to give particular attention to several
of the ship building towns where the
enormous increase in workers has
made the housing problem most
acute.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-11-01
CLERICAL ADVANTAGE
SEEN IN APPOINTMENT

Copenhagen, oct. 3i.--A survey OF
the German press shows Count Won
Hertling's candidacy is regarded on all
sides, except by his own centre party
as decidedly questionable, IL not as a
subject for grave concern. The tone
of the radical and socialist press indi-
Gates the probability that the appoint
ment, If accepted, would not end the
latent crisis but would occasion its
revival at an early date.
The organs of these two parties, de-
spite the good impression made by the
counts procedure in consulting with
the reichstag leaders before making
his decision, frankly oppose his eleya-
ton to the chaucellorship because OF
his adverse attitude toward parlia.
mentarism, his affiliations With the
conservative wing of the clerical party
and the fear that his selection may be
a trick to split the present majority
bloc and form a fresh non-socialist
bloc with the conservatives and cler-
icals as the leading elements. The
proposal to retain DR.. Michaelis as
Prussian premier serves to confirm
them in this suspicion.
The conservatives themselves take a
most reserved attitude toward the
candidacy of man whose views on
their annexationist foreign policy are
more than suspected, who Is consider
ed by them the reprehensible agent and
representative in Germany Of the far
more reprehensible Count Czernin, the
Austro- Hungarian foreign minister
and who would be totally unaccept-
able to them as Prussian premier, en-
trusted with the duty OF reforming
Prussan legislative institutions,
should 1t ultimately be determined to
appoint him to the double office.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-11-01
SAYS BRITISH READY
TO HELP US IN 1898
Isr MORNING youssAL SPECIAL LEASED wiz


New York. Oct. 31.--A diplomatic
incident at the time of the Spanish
American war involving a threat to
use the British fleet against any naval
power seeking to hamper the war
operations of the United States was
revealed by Sir George Houston Reid,
former prime minister of Australia, in
all address here today at luncheon
given in his honor by the Merchants
association. g.
1T is not well known that there was
project of sending a naval demon
stration from Europe during your last
war; Sir George said. Lord Salisbury
was approached--I got this from pri-
vate, indisputable authority-and he
said 4 will have none of it, He was
asked Suppose Europe sends one.
What about it?' He replied; I will tell
you what about it. If you begin that
sort of game you will find the British
fleet facing you.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-11-01
Stocks of Wholesalers and
Manufacturers viii Be Un-
der Government Regulation
During Period of War,
SPECULATIVE PROFIT
TO BE MADE ILLEGAL
Majority Of Handlers of Food
Have Shown Readiness to
Comply With Plan to Keep
Down Costs,
10y aopmae JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED WIRE

Washington Oct. 31.-One hundred
thousand manufacturers wholesalers
and other distributors of staple food
will be placed under license tomorrow
by the food administration for the
duration of the war. No licenses have
yet been mailed but it was announced
that those who have sought licenses
need not be apprehensive unless they
violate the food control act.
Nearly $4,000 application blanks al
ready have been called for by dealers
and requests are pouring in at the
rate of four thousand a day. Thou
sands of licenses have been filled out
and will be mailed to the dealers as
soon as booklets containing complete
rules and regulations have been re-
ceived from the printer,
Small Retailer Not In.
The food administration estimates
that when the lists are complete there
will be about 100, 900 licensees, includ-
ing importers, packers. Gamers. man
ufacturers, wholesalers, commission
men, brokers, auctioneers, storage
tHNts lOSttiltI WlNIl Itldll-
ers doing more than 800, 900 business
annually which embraces mail order
firms and chain stores.
Small retailers will not be licensed,
but they are subject to the provisions
of the food law itself which forblds
speculation, hosrdinE and excessive
profits They also will be controlled
through the licensing regulations con-
trolling wholesalers who will be re-
quired to cut off the supplies of deal
ers of any size and in any branch OF
the trade who exact exorbitant profits
on the necessities of life.
The licensed foods include beef,
pork and mutton, fish, poultry and
eggs, milk, butter, cheese. flour, sugar,
cereals, lard, beans. peas, fruits, vege-
tables. several lines of canned goods
and other products.
Purposes Are Listed.
The purpose of licensing are stated
as follows:
(D-To limit the prices charged by
every licensee to a reasonable amount
over expenses and forbid the acquisi-
ton of speculative profits from a ris-
ing market.
t2)-To keep all food commodities
moving in as direct line and with as
little delay as practicable TO the con-
sumer
(3)-To limit as far as practicable,
contracts for future delivery and deal
ings in future contracts.
With few EXCEPTIONS" said a food
administration statement tonight,
those engaged in the handling of
food have shown the utmost patriot
ism and desire to go even beyond the
requirements Of the law itself in sup
plying the public with necessities at
moderate prices. The exceptions are
being noted and vigorous use will be
made in these cases of the powers
conferred by congress.
For the most part, however, the
food administration anticipates the
full corporation and support of all IL
censees without resort to compulson"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-11-01
SCHOONER WITH
FOUR MEN BLOWN
INTO ARCTIC SEA
Citizens of Nome Seize Tug
and Rescue Party Sets Out
Through Ice Drift in Search
of Men,


Nome, Oct. 3l.-The power schooner
White Bear, carrying crew of three,
lone passenger, and shipment Of
bullion, was blown to sea by north
gale Sunday while on her way from
Solomon to Nome, and has not been
heard from since. A committee of
Nome citizens today set out through
the drifting ice on tug in an effort
to find the schooner.
AS the White Bear carried no extra
fuel and food and as the weather over
Bering sea is intensely cold 1t is be-
lieyed here that all board have been
lost. The tug Genevieve was seized
here by citizens after her owners had
refused permission to the captain of
the coast guard crew to allow him to
take the tug to sea-.
Last night mass meeting Of citi-
zens was held at which money was
Subscribed to outfit the Genevieve.