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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Several Engagements on Sunday
Night North of the Ancre Re-
suit Disastrously For the Assail-
ants, Is Claim Of Berlin.
VIOLENT HAND TO HAND
FIGHTING ENGAGED IN
Repeated Thrusts Are Made by
the Enemy, but Each One Is Re.
pulsed by the Teutons; English
Sustain Heavy Casualties.


Berlin. Feb. 10 (Wireless to say
viilc) "Details OF the violent engage
meuts ON sunday night north of tie
Ancre on the Somme front are given
by the military critic 81 the Overseas =
News Agency Writing under date uf
February -. ne SAYS
ION sunday night violent engage
mcnts took place between Serre and
the Ancre. whert six attacks by the
British were rcpulscd. the assailants
suffering heavy losses. The Birth IN
the afternoon opened an extremity
heavy fire ON the German positions az
nightfali one trench near Serre was
evacuated by the Gtrmans during thia
preparatory fire without the British
being aware Of the movement
Between and 10 D. m. the first
~ the British contingents initiated the
attack over the snow covered ground
in the vicinity Of Beaumont They
were repulscd sanguinarily Two adj
ditional attacks az TIE same point also
failed
Toward evening the British launch
ed their fourth attack east of Beau
court This was made by battalion
supported by numerous machine guns.
II was followed by violent hand Ia
hand fighting during which one Oft
Ger and more than 80 ment were
taken prisoner hy the Germans The
attack was "a failure.
The British attempted two add
tional attacks with strong forces In
this district Soon after midnight they
| succeeded in penetrating German
trenches buried in snow after furious
, hand grenade fighting but were eject
ed by counter attacks after sustaining
i heavy casualties
AT 4 a. m, the British made thea
sixth and last attack of the night this
/ breaking down. however under th'
IGerman cuTtnIn ~ fire.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Efforts Will be Made
To Increase Life of
Guns Used by Y. S.



New York. Feb t3.H.lu an effort
to increase the efficiency and life oi
guns constructed for the United states
Government. members of the naval
board viii. during the E'Nt
two weeks. meet with the American
institute Of mining engineers foT AIS
.usSiun Of an important phase uf tins
subject The meeting viii hc in 'un-
rcption with the llith convention ~
the institute to be held iu Ne" i"rH
during the week OF February 10 and
Officers of the army aud navy, gov
crnmcut representative and other 'N-
pcrts viii bc iu attendance.
The spr,iaI subject To- bee discussed
deals with the erosion of guns. or tho
hardening uf the inner surface "t the
gum tube. a problem which II ~ pres
emf seriously engaging tn, attention
Of many of tho ,uuntry's leading s''-
entiats The discussion Will nr open
ed with paper hy In Henry Fay W
the Missag ghuSrtts lustiiut" ui t''hn"'-
ory. which paper was prepared from D
series of tests ~ metals made 80 i"e
Watertuwu arsenal, and which IL one
II the technical papers az the i"''h'
coming convention.
committee Of tho naval consulting
board. headed hy In Hudson Maxim
viii Ice present at he miuinE cnEiue'rs
session aud discuss the subject '''r
which the CONN ittc' viii bold "a meet
ing with technical expert IN the r""iu'
of the American institute Of mn'n :
engineers
The entire uJ,al cuusuiiing no'r'
has brou invited to attend the meet
ing of the institute and about nNo hum
dred mining engineers from all parts
OF tho country viii DE present
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
It's All a Mistake
About Peace Offer,
Says German Press


London. ,Fb. i3 with regard to
the denial of the statement that GER
many was seeking to- convey to the
United Sta',s her Willingness to re-
fram from applying the declaration
OF January 81 to the shipping of that
country iu the hope uf maintaining
peace with the United states, the
German newspapers, according to a
dispatch from Copenhagen to the
EXCHANGE Telegraph COMPANY sat
that switzerland. at the request OF
Gemauy asked the United states gov
crnment whether i still accepted the
American -Prussiau agreement ia
1893 according TO which treaty Ger
man subjects .n the United states and
American c.tizcus iu Germany should
uc allowed tu return Co their respect
i've countries u was merely this re-
quest to Washington, say the German
newspaper. hat save ris" To rumors
Of guttucr peace ucgutiItluus.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
CLOSER FINANCIAL
RELATIONS WITH THE
ORIENT ARE SOUGHT
Federal Reserve Board May Des.
ignate Bank of Philippines as
Foreign Correspondent of Re-
serve Bank of San Francisco.

Washington. Feb. l3.--Thc FEDERAL
reserve board today took under con-
sideration the appointment of the
Philippines as foreign correspondent
In the Orient Of the reserve bank Of
san Francisco. under a somewhat
similar arrangement to that authoriz-
cd In the case Of the Bank of England
a. foreign correspondent of the re-
serve bank Of New YORK.
within the near future. il is UNDER
stood the board will consider author
ization of the appointment OF the
Bank NJ France In "A similar capacity.
The policy Of the board contcmplates
the appointment of foreign cores
pondent banks ultimately In virtually
every section of the world
The door to closer financial and
commercial relations with the orient
will be opened wider. officials believe.
Trade between the United states and
the Philippines china and Japan has
received unusual Impetus since the
war started and recently assumed
such proportions as to warrant the
Philippine bank establishing q New
York branch
Exchange rates. 10 is said. still re-
main high. however. as most of the
volume of business is conducted
through Ncw York Much of u would
be diverted To- san Francisco, II ~
thought under the proposed arrange
ment with the reserve bank there,
because ot H. location, serving as a
clearing hoasc between the 900 ma q
tiunal bank members of the system
and the Philippines.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
VILLAS BANDITS At
PAL0MAS LAKES SEEM
TO HAVE EVAPORATED
Aeroplane Observers skirting the
Border for Miles Each Way Re.
port No Trace Of Band Which
Camped There Yesterday.


Columbus. y. NJ. Feb l3.-The
villa baud which camped at Palomas
Lakes yesterday has disappeared ac-
cordiug 10 the acroplane observers
who made observations early today
from neroplanes which skirted the
border for miles each way from the
border line gate Army officers here
believe the band sighted yesterday
was an exploration party for large
force Of villa troops which was re-
ported az vado Fusiles twenty miles
south Of the border. From refugees
II was learned that this band was
commanded by lose Ynez Salazar who
had gent small detachment north
toward the border yesterday
Cossack outposts have been estab-
lished by the Twelfth United States
cavalry along the line ana aeroplanes
are being used as scouts along tho
border for fifteen miles east and west
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Cuban Rebels Suffer
Defeat at the Hands
Of Government Troop


by Associated Press
Havana. Feb, 3 official announce
mcut was made here today that IA"
United states government had offered
l50nu rifles 3ud 1890. 600 cartridge 70
the Cuban government
An encounter has urcurrcd in Mat
inlas province between government
troops and rebels According To- re-
port received here today. the rebels
ere defeated.
The rebel troops Ted hv Mayor Ouu.
zIlcs 81 the town Of Sauto Domingo
santa clara PROVING" 4 police Off, iIl
was taken prisoner II is reported
from Man2anillo Santiago de- cuba
p"u, nec that the police and puli,,
court Officials have been arrested
colonel Miguel Lurc~. veteran of
the war 81 Independence. has hrcu
captured near riunr D, RIO after ElN
ing heen pursued for three days %,
fen with his horse and ms leg wa
broken.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Mann Has a Scheme
To Settle Disputes
Through Mediation

Ry Associated Press.
Washington. Feb l3--Without disc
cussion Representative Mann got an
amendment into the naval uiu today
declarIus that the United states favor
cd settlement at International disputes
through meditation cor arbitration
~ ls herrh, reaHirmcd. the amend
mcut read "to bee tine policy of the
United states Go adjust aud settle It's
International dispute. through medi-
nlon or arbitration 90 he "nd that
war may be houorahly avoided.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
'rogress Is Made in
Mobilization of the
Resources of Nation

N Associated Press
Washington. Feb. -, Further pIU-
rsp toward permanent prov i-inu Tor
Icbiiilatluu ut the nations inGust ,es
nd roeuur,eS was made today al the
oud joint meeting this wcch of the
atiunal Defense Council ana It's civil
|u advisory commission. seven cont
ittccs were appointed.
The committees ana chairmen are.
Mcdiomc-Dr Franklin II Martin.
II Chicago,
Lubor--samucl Gompcrs uf Wash
|lgtun
transportation Daniel willard ~
Baltimore,
Science aud Rc-earCh In Hollis
'udfrcy. oI Philadelphia.
Raw aterial--licrnard H-ru,h 81
lew York.
/ Munitions Howard h. ,u.'u "'
Ictroit
| supplies Julius Roscnwald ur hi
ltru
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Bill Directed Against Ruthless
Submarine Warfare Introduced
by Senator Salisbury, Member
Foreign Relations Committee.
OPEN PORTS AND HARBoRs
TO BELLIGERENT VESSELS
Measure May Enable the Govern
ment TO Get Out of Present In.
ternational Crisis Without War
Declaration.



Washington, Feb. i3--A brl di-
rectod against ruthless submarine war
fare and proposing to open the ports.
harbors and waters of the United
States IN time of war To- warships or
vessels ~ bolligerents against whom
such warfare is waFed. was introduced
today by senator Salisbury Of Della
ware. president pro temporc Of the
senatc and member of the foreign re-
lations committee. At his request Il
was referred to the committee.
The bill is entitled Am Act to Dis
courage the Violation of Inturnational
Law Upon the High Seas"
This measure said Senator Sauls-
bury, may enable the government.
without a declaration of war, To- assist
IN preventing violation OF International
rights at sea, hy giving assistance To
those engaged IN abating unrccoguil, ii
iud uuwairuntcd systems Of warfare.
II is step that may bc effective In
the present International crisis with
out q declaration uf war on our part
other senators pointed out that Tho
~ would permit the United States 10
give aid to the cnentc allies ~ ;ons
rs the German submarine campaign IL
maintained. without any further action
by congress, giving the president Su.
thority to use armed forces of the
nation to protect American seumen and
property on the seas.
There was NO discussion of the Uill
iu tn" senate. although many senators
cftcr its Introduction, pointed out that
IN the present situation the measure
would open the ports of the United
states TO British French or other al-
lied warships conveying merchant
vessels aud also would enable bcliip
creuts 20 patrol the waters OF th'
United States freely In campaign
against German raiders
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
|Berlin's Announcement That the
Time Has Expired for All Ex.
ceptions in Campaign of Ruth.
lessness Causes Much Concern.
GOVERNMENT
TO DECIDE ON STEPS
President and Cabinet Meet and
Go Over the Situation; Wash.
ington Feels That the Overt Act
May be Committed at Any Time.

nY AtAotihfeu Irees
WASHINGTON. Fob Is. J.--Bcrlin's for
'nal announcement tina; the time has
Expired for all exceptions In the
|ampaign uf ruthlessn,ss. turned at
eniion here today to the questions
yhiCh confront the American govern
ncut IN whatever next steps may Do
|aken 90 meet the situation.
President Wilson abandoned his
isual morning game Of golf ana re-
|na.ned AZ work IN his study Ia the
| |ftornpun the cabinet met ana went
|ver TIA, situation.
Amons the questions nov being
Iarerully considered are.
The proposed conference of ncutral1
\ oLtlin, the rights of the nations not
|ngnged In the war This has not taken
Iefinitc form and It's exact status has
Dot been diyulged. nevertheless it IS
Known tho idea has not been abandon
III.
loaninF guns for the armins oi
american merchant ships. The pr,
|onhcrancn Of opinion among officials
no have advised the president ON this
POINT f1vors having the na\y furnish
| ne guns.
| Action uu Ausirlas = situation IN tN'
ew campaign The new ambassador
l'ouut Tarnuwski still Is waiting tu
resent his credentials.
= reply to MeNico's suggestion fo'
3mhargocs on food and Jmmunitiog
the bclllgcrcnts.
Anv or nll ~ these questions 1ro
xpectcd to be decided IN the near fu'
pre-
be- president would not rush into war
a was plain that all officials realized
Dat IN, much feared overt act might
4 Home AT nuy time.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
The Day in Congress
SEN VIE.

Met di % "a. ul
Resumed debate uu pustutlico
hiIl
Senator simmons reported rev
,uuv h.ll
SENATE foreign ro,'tiuus subs
committee proposed ne" bin ,ur
go, crnmou Of the Danish West
Indies
Commerce committed minority
report propuscd t2a.OOO,Ss& lump
sum appropriation Hs Il substitute"
for $50 0p0O 600 rivers and hlr-
burs bin
Senator salisbury introduced
hit Go open American hlrbuIs tn
allied Narship- Co. aid IN lh1uUs
the German ruthless submarine
campaign.
senator Bordb introduced ulN
60 repeal reorganization and fed
craIizatiuu uf the national suaid.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
r. =. NOT TO INTERFERE IN
MENICO INTERNAL AFItII,S

n Paso. Feb l3.--Thc announce
ment that the port of Columbus. y.
NJ. would not be closed u villa troops
occupied Palomas the border port
opposite columbus. caused much re-
ioicing here today among villa par
tislns This was taken as an indlca-
tion that the United States would not
interfere IN the internal affairs OF
Mexico and II villa forces occupied
Juarcz the III Paso-Juarcz port would
remain open.
II was stated here by high official
OF the government that the United
States WIS not expected 20 taNe any
action agains, villa should Salnzar
succeed in capturing Juarcz unless
there was firing across the border.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Baroness Zwiedinek
To Shake Dust of
u. S. from Her Feet
By Associated Press

Washington. Feb Baroness
ZWirdinek. wife Of the charge OF tho
Austro- Hungarian embassy, has made
arrangements 20 depart from the
United ates with Count and Count
ess Won Bernstorff aud the German
embassy stam. In some quarters the
departure uf the wife OF the charge
was regarded as significant, in view
OF the status OF relations between the
United States aud Austria Hungary.
At the embassy however. II was
said that the baroness simply was
taking advantage OF what seemed to
be an opportunity to return to Aus
tria where hcI children are.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
NST pERIOD on GI;hCE ron
NEuTRNL VESSELS ENPIiil,S

Amsterdam tNia London. Fen. 49,
Tho last period uf gracc Tor neutral
hips entering the zones announced as
hohibitcd by Germany have expired,
.cordue To Ecruu official state
bent saying immunity ceased Feb
.iary -.
Vessels which enter the prohibited
Fcas du SO with q tull huowlrds' 1T
be dangers thrcateuUg them hud
heir crews the statement say.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
TURKS CoMPItsTELY iiIiMNItD
IN By BRITISH SOIIDlf.itS

London. Feb. i3.--Announcemens
was made today that the British forces
on the Tigris front have established "A
line across the Tisris bend west OF
<ut-el-Amara completely hemming IN
the Turks.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
VESSEL HND BIlEN ENGAGED
~ rIiE ADMIRALTY SEItNIt y

Sew York. Feb l3.--The Afric be-
luugcd tu the Oceanic steam \aVigd-
ton company. subsidiary company
OF the Whit" star line. Steamship men
here familiar with the vessel said she
hId accommodations for about 500
passengers. second class only She WINS
ENGAGED In the Liverpool Cdptown and
Australian service ~ the office here
it was said the ship hll been engaged
tu Admiralty service.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
LAST REPORTED ~ LEAVING
CNPIsrOh NFIiiI \. DI1C. ,

New York Feb Eth" White star
Line has % report that IN" steamship
Afriy has been sunk officials ~ the
company say they have no Cuniirma-
ton The AfriD has a gross tonnage ot
l.99a tons she Nus last reported ~.
the maritime register a. leaving
Cnpctuwn, Africa. ON December 2, with
her destination not given.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
WEATHER GENERALLY FOGGY
ON EtNNGO-BEIf.iAN FRONT

Berlin. Fob. l3-tWIroIess 20 Sny-
ville) e).--Considerahlc artillery activity
together with reconnoitcring opera
tions has occurred along the Franco
Belgian front. army headquarteds an
nounced today The weather was gcn-
orally fOgEy.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Russ ASSAULTS ON sEI,ETH
REplISED Bl ENEMY

Berlin. Feb. (wireless to say
villc) Two attacks were made yes
terday by the Russians ON the upper
Sereth river. the war office announces.
several battalions were employed. The
pulsed.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Price of Bar Silver
Continues to Climb;
New Record Is Set

By Associated Press
Nrw YORK. Feb l3 The price of
bar silver continues to- climb. new
h.rh record tor many wears n''ni
mad, today r ,Pc lu ounce. THIS is
AN advance ur l'., uH"r last "r'h h
high quotation and l3r above the
selling price about % year ago.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Naval Appropriation
Bill Is Expected to
Pass the House Today

~ Annotated Press
Washington Feb i3-Ectorr toe
night the house i- expected to pt., tho
annual naval appropriation pH
Consideration vH- resumed tpGa.
with Only two amendments awu'iur
to be disposed uf before a final vote"
They would appruIs late ii-.uon 200
additional 10 ~ udNr Yards for .ur-
strlgtiun uud lpuuuu tu pun, un.u
aircraft patents
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Lowest Temperatures
OF Winter Recorded
In New York State

By Associated Press
Mtddlctuwu. y v. Feb. teports
received from various scCtoga, ~
Orange and ADJOINING counties show
t,mpcraures ranging from - &C. -
degrees below zaro this morning the
,uldcst ~ the season in this vicinity.
several persons were overcome Toy
cold.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Expert Advice Has Been Sought
and Obtained in Connection
With Many Bills; Apprcpria-
tions to be Big.
SEVERAL INSTITUTIONS
ARE TO BE GIVEN JOLT
Abolition Of School Of Mines at
socorro and the spanish-Ameri-
can Normal at FL Rito Talked
of; Praise for University.


santa Fa. y. ~, Feb. | O. Governor
de Ba'a will probably recommend 20
the senate tomorrow the appolntess for
the board Of regents FOR the University
OF New Mexico. which will make some
{ changes IN the personnel OF that body.
-Four OF the probable appointees are
Albuquerque men. Nathan Jaffa OF
Roswell. former territorial secretary
OF state. will likely be named first and
the others. II Is said. viii be George l..
brooks. DR.. ! A. teidy, John r.
Simms and Louis Mcl,ae Among those
who have been mentioned for places
on the board are: Prof John Milne,
a. u. McMillen. Henry q Coors. Jr.,
Thomas j Mabry and sidney Rosen-
wald.
II u understood that the governor
viii name Warren Graham on the
penitentiary board. the other mem bers
being former Governor Miguel A.
Otcro. Sr., Manuel Cordota OF Rio
Arriha. and Messrs. Barker and
Thorn asof Santa Fc.
The house met this forenoon and
continued IN session this afternoon.
The senate Is In session this afternoon.
only routine work Is In progress
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
STRONG POINT on sJpPoHT
II CAPTURED BY TEITONS

BcrIin, Feb. I3.-tWireIesE 10 say :
villep The capture of a strong point
OF support south OF the Valeputna road
on the northern end OF the Iumanian
front II reported In today's statement
from army headquarters.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
TROOPS ON
MACEDONIAN FRONT
LAUNCH NEW THRUST
After a Long Period Of Inactivity.
the Teutons Take Offensive in
Cerna Bend; Capture a Hill
Position East of Paralovo.


Berlin, Feb. i3 (wirelcss - Sayvllie)
After long period of inactivity.
Toutonic troops on the Macedonian
front took the offensive yesterday IN
the Cerna bend. The war office an-
nounced today the capture of hill
position east OF paralovo,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Baseball Magnates
Gather in New York

Sew YORK. Fch la.. Major 8ud
parts ~ the country are gathering here
today tn, National league win pre-
pare its schedule this afternoon Tho
national commission viii meet tumut-
row ON THURSDAY the AWru ou
league CLUB owners VIII gather Friday
the international ioaru' viii meet
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Swift e. Co. to Aid
Federal Probe Into
High Food Prices

Washington Fcp 49, swift & 'u.
chicago packers. offered their .u-up-
rratiou tu the federal uadc commits
sion todpN iu ~ food price mNosust-
lion, through Louis r. swat
The commission today asked hresi-
dent Wilson tu approve a Aiou.Ouo APP
pTopriation tor the iuN Nestigatluu
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13

Wnlic.ley- Mass. Feb l3.-NIrs
Paulina A. Durant. So, widow 90 Henry
r. Durant founder ~ Wellesley col
lege. died Yesterday. She was born So
years ago in Alexandra y. Ii.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13

springfield ms Frn. l3 \ h''' 10
submit the question og statewide pro-
hihition io a popular ,"t. ln the gene
srol election ut 1915 passed the sem
ate toda, 20 tu rs.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
STRONG GERMAN PNTROI. IL
DISPENSED WITH LOSSES

Paris. Feb. i3.--"The night was
comparatively calm on the entire
front" Says today's war office an
nouEcement ~ strone German patrol
was dispersed with losses by our fire
In the Aspach sector (Alsace)."
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Italian Zeppelins Do
Considerable Damage
In Navy Yard Raid

NY Nsfo'IN INT'H TTtaa
Rome via Paris, Feb. l3.--italiun
Zcpp, Inns caused cunsiderah bic damage
"a an air raid ON the san Rocco navy
yard near Trieste sunday night, ac-
cording to an official statement, caus-
ing an extensive fire. All of the ma
chimes returned safely
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
Norp,p A 60. Receive Gold.

New York, Feb. l3.--Gold amount
ing to s25.OOOOO has arrived from
Canada for J. r Morgan a Co. tor ac'
count Of the British government
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
In Munitions lactor

Lundun. Feb ia An explosion "'-
lrioa az "A munitions factory today
Yorkshire. IN official issued hy thr
yitish government says % o. believed
llt nc liNeF were lost.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-02-13
White Star Steamer
Afric Is Sunk; Part
Of Her Crew Landed


Bv Associated Press
London. Feb. i3.---Lloyds shipping
Agency this afternoon announces that
the White star steamship Afric ut
1899 tons gross. had been sunk, Part
OF the crew was landed.
Tn, Exchange Telegraph company
tays tho Afric was sunk by a sub
marine and that seventeen of her crow
are missing