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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
GRAYsON FIGHT GOES ON.
Republicans Tie Up Senate and Pre-
vent Vote on Nomination.

Republicans opposing confirmation of
DR.. Cary T. Grayson, President Wilson's
naval aid and physician, to be medical
director with the rank of rear ad-
rniral. kept the Senate in debate for
more than four hours yesterday and
again prevented vote.
Senator Weeks continued to tell of
the time 1t had taken many naval
heroes of the civil and other wars to
reach the rank Of rear admiral. Sen
ator Poindexter brought up a resolu-
ton TO have the nomination consid-
cred publicly. Democrats objected and
TIE doors were closed. Democrats
leading the fight for confirmation said
the opposition lacked the votes to re-
ject the nomination and was hlibus-
terinR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
WOULD BE U. s. CITIZENS.
Danish West India Islanders Also
Want Self Government.

The rights of citizenship and the gov
erning of their own insular affairs is
asked by Danish West Indies residents
through n special committee consisting
of DR.. V. Christensen, Prof J. Z. Roberts
and J. P. Jurguses, who are in Wash
ington. During the week they have
conferred with Senators Stone and
Weeks. Rev. d. L. Wiseman, pastor of
the Lutheran Church Of Our Redeemer,
and himself from st. Thomas, intro
duced the delegates to the senator's.
Tho delegates. who have been in
for some weeks incident to
the closing up of the sale of the islands
to the United States. are now on the re-
turn trip to st. Thomas.
Under Denmark the delegates point
out that they have enjoyed full rights
and privileges as citizens, and that they
hope these rights will be accorded them
under the new rule
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
BRAZIL SENDS PROTEST
TO BERLIN GOVERNMENT
Holds Submarine Warfare on Shin.
ping to Be Contrary to Law
of Nations.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
RIO JANEIRO. February THE Bra
lillian reply to the German declaration
Of unrestricted warfare has been dis
patched to the Brazilian minister at
Berlin. according to an official an
nouncement
According to authoritative informa-
ton. the Erizilian note protests against
the violation of international law in
volved in the submarine blockade, and
points out that such blockade could,
II effective. close the entire high seas
a situation which could not be per-
mitted.
The note protests. by anticipation
against any hostile act from which n
Brazilian merchant ship should suffer
by virtue of the blockade. and holds
Germany responsible for such acts.
DR.. Lauro Muller, foreign minister
will confer again today with the rep
resentatives of the other South Ameri-
can countries 1t is understood that
Chile and Argentine will refuse to ad-
here to the terms of the Brazilian note
Argentine is said to hold that the
breach In relations between the United
States and Germany has been delayed
too long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
NO CHANCE OF CHEAPER PAPER
Trade Association and Pulp Pro-
ducers Receive Discouraging Reports

NEW YORK. February There is
no immediate prospect of cheaper pa
Dor. according to reports made today
to the National Paper Trade Assocta-
ton and tho American Pulp and Paper
Association. which are holding annual
conventions here.
1.-THE snow is hampering the cutting
in the pulp districts of Canada" said
Frank [. Moore of Watertown, n. Y,
vice president of the Pulp and Paper
A Association where wood is cut there
are not enough cars to haul 1t out, and
there is great shortage of motive
power on Canadian railroads. Every
thing that enters into paper has gone
up"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
American Liner st. Louis
Not to Be Given a Convoy
to Pass Submarine Zone

The American liner st. Louis will not
be given a convoy II she decides to sail
for England through the German sub
State Department today.
The government is acting on the policy
that Americans have an inalienable right
to traverse the high seas. that the Ger
man submarine blockade Is entirely illegal
and that any sinking OF American ships
In contravention of law would immedi-
ately lead to hostilities
A statement of the position of the gov
eminent on the sailing of American yes
sells is being drawn up at the State De-
partment. but will not be made public
here. although it may be made public
by shipowners receiving It, 1t is under
stood to be President Wilson'S desire not
TO have the government appear to go
out OF It's way to make an official public
announcement on the question.
1t Is also stated that as yet no ship
pers have made "a direct request" for
a convoy. 1t Is understood. however.
that the question has been discussed
informally and that 1t has been learned
that there are not enough American
war vessels available to convoy tho
whole American merchant marine ply
ing through the war zone.
Today's announcement is understood
to mean that the United States is going
ahead just as though the German
blockade order had never been issued,
voying or arming will be adopted. 1t
rests with Germany to commit the
overt act that President Wilson has
said would lead to war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
WOMEN PLAN COOPERATION.
Members Of Marine Corps Families
to Meet to Discuss Service.

A meeting Of wives. sisters, daugh-
ters and mothers Of officers OF the Ma
rine Corps has been called by Mrs.
George Barnett for 1880 o'clock to-
morrow morning at the Mason House,
1906 Goth street northwest. Mrs. Bar
nett is chairman of the voluntary aid
section of the womans section of the
Navy League, and the women will talk
over cooperation In the work of the
section in case of foreign eventualities.
Women of the navy will meet at 2:30
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Ma
son House to discuss with Mrs. Theo-
dore Richards. chairman of the navy
section. the question or organizing as
a part of the Law Women's Supply
League of the American Red Cross, a
department of the Red Cross recently
organized by Miss Mabel Boardman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
AMBASSADOR GERARD
MAY HAVE ARRIVED IN
BERNIE, ADvICES HINT


wartime footing for $4,000 national
Gunrdsmcn. in addition to the 10000
regulars. Provision also must be made
for supplying now increments of both
the army and tho guard contemplated
In the national defense act. No steps In
this direction can now DO taken. how
over. because of lack of appropriations.
IT the pending army appropriation bill
FUNDS arc made Immediately availa BILE
the buying campaign can DO extended
on It's passage.
Gen. sharpe has ordered an inventory
OF tho supply depots to establish tho
articles needed by the army In which the
greatest shortage exists
May Sail From Barcelona.
PARIS. February IA Havas dis
patch from Barcelona. Spain. says that
Ambassador Gerard will sail from that
port for the United States on a Span
ish transatlantic liner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
DISTRICT BUILDING GUARDS.
Not Increased on Account of Break
With Germany.

There has been no increase in the force
Of watchmen employed IN the District
building as the result OF the severance
Of diplomatic relations between the United
States and Germany. Watchmen have
been directed to enforce more strictly 4
rule relating to bundles being carried III
and out of the building. rule that was
made to safeguard typewriters and other
property belonging to the District. and
persons carrying bundles not to be de-
livered in the building are requested to
deposit them with a Waterman at an
entrance.
Additional care is being taken in tho
matter Of admitting persons to the build
ing after hours, 1t is stated. and watch
men are required to enforce the rule Of
the building which requires employees to
register. Another order requires the
closing of door leading from the Office
of the disbursing officer to the east cor
ridor in order to require all persons en-
tering the building to pass a Waterman
Police officials today stated that no ad-
ditional protection from their department
has been asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
Reiterates Friendship of France.

NEW YORK. February $50 long as
militarism exists, so long will the pres
emit war last among those nations
which SO dearly love peace" Ambas-
sador Jusserand of France declared in
an address here last night at a banquet
of the Alliance Franchise of New York
In celebration of French day"
Ambassador JuSserand spoke of the
uninterrupted friendship between his
country and the United States and con-
cluded by reciting q toast by George
Washington to the two countries as
united forever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
RESOLUTIONS OF CONFIDENCE
Legislatures Pledge Support to Pres.
ident in Crisis.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, February THE
Ohio senate has adopted a resolution
expressing confidence in President Will
son and pledging support to his action
in the international crisis. A similar
resolution already had been passed in
the house.
AUGUSTA, Me. February The leg
islature has Endorsed the action Of Pres
ident Wilson in severing diplomatic re-
lations with Germany. and pledglnr
the support and allegiance of the peo-
pie of this state to the national ad
ministration in any crisis that ma
arise.
SALEM Ore, February 1.-Oregon'S
support of President Wilson in the
pending international crisis is pledged
in a joint resolution which has passed
both houses of the legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
GERMANS AND IRISH UNITE.
7. St. John Gaffney, Former U. S.
Consul General. Joins Berlin Society

BERLIN. February 3, via wireless To
SayyilIe delay ed THE German Iris h
Association has been founded in Der
lin," says an Overseas News Agency an
ouncement today. under the presidency
Of Herr Erzberger. Baron Won RIGHT
hofen and Count Won Westarp. mem
bers of the reichstag.
The board of directors includes Herr
Rassermann, Il reichstag member;
Prince Bluecher and T. st. John Gaff-
ney, formerly United States consul gem
eral at Munich, who was born in Ire
land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
Csrranza Denies Greeting Kaiser.

MEXICO CITY. February 6, via Calves
ton, February THE Mexican foreign
Office emphatically and officially denied
tonight that Provisional President Car
rama had telegraphed his congratulations
to the German emperor on the interna-
tional situation, as reported In press
dispatch from Amsterdam to Ell Universal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
Local Investors Testimony.

Walter z. Ramsey, local investor.
told the committee he believed the Con-
molly firm had a forecast of the peace
note whole day in advance. He also
said he advised Mr.. Boiling to go to
the committee and testify. Ramsey
said he told Boiling he was being
made the goat"
The standing committee of cor
respondents. which acts for the body
Of newspaper men admitted to the con-
gressional galleries, has adopted a reso-
luton holding that the employment Of
correspondents to furnish advance In
formation to stock brokerage houses
or concerns of that character was con-
trary to the rules governing admission
to the galleries. The effect will be TO
bar correspondents who have connec-
tions of that sort from the galleries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
Divisions Exhibit Weakness.

IF we exhibit divisions we exhibit
weakness, and that weakness will be a
temptation that will bring aggressions
that will result in war
Pleading for non-partisan action, SEN
ator Lodge concluded:
Personal feelings and political feel
ings and political enmfties may all be
laid aside, that we may remember that
we are all Americans and that our first
duty is to stand together in this con-
troversy, unhappily sad. with foreign
nation.
Let us show that nation and the
world that when our President speaks
ne has the Congress and people OF the
Omitted States, no matter of what race
or origin behind him in our simple
capacity of American citizenship"
Senator Smith of Michigan, a repub-
lican' member of the foreign relations
committee, pleaded with senator's to
take counsel with their conscience In
such a solemn hour. guided by the
spirit Of the fathers and Influenced only
by the best interests of the govern
ment."
II do not believe" he said. that the
imperial government of Germany would
afrront us, and we must be
very careful not to aggravate any bell
ence. We must play no favorites in this
awful conflict. Our first duty is to
America and Americans. and we must
face the future with calmness, candor,
courage and fidelity. God grant that
our country will be spared the horrors
of war without humiliation or sacrifice
of any sacred right"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
To Make Separate Replies.

Each South American republic will
make an Independent reply to Germany,
but the pourparlers between the Latin
American states will continue. The
Brazilian minister at Berlin has been
Instructed to make immediate delivery
of the note to the German foreign Of
Ace and the German minister here has
already been informed of Brazirs po-
sition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07

munitions and arms "a question in
which I think the President acted quite
right in refusing an embargo If he de-
sired to preserve neutrality.
1T seems to me out of place to at
tempt to place blame or praise upon
other nations. This is not the time or
place for expression of sympathies.
There is only one question before
us-our relations with one OF the great
powers. The President has taken grave
action. I feel 1t my duty to support
him to the utmost of my power. He is
the President of my country. And If.
as we all pray. we are to be saved from
the war. there is only one step more
important than any other; If we are to
preserve our peace, it is to show to the
people Of the country and the world
that we are without divisions. and that
we think only Of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
Another Recruiting Station.

Recruiting for the navy is being
stimulated In all parts of the country.
Lieut.. ]. W. Bunkley. commanding the
naval yacht Sylph, who is in charge of
the District of Columb ia recruiting dis
trict. has been instructed to open an
additional recruiting station in the
business section of this city. preferably
in the vicinity of 9th street and Penn
sylvania avenue, and today he is max
ing an inspection Of available quarters
to rent for that purpose. The only
naval recruiting station in this city at
present is the one at the Washington
navy yard. and that is regarded as
somewhat Off the tide Of travel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
Funeral of Bishop Walters.

NEW YORK, February six bishops
and more than one hundred c1ergymen
attended the funeral services Of Bishop
Alexander Walters Of the African.
Methodist Episcopal Church here yes
terday. .st,s. i, e..s., 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
j, s. NOT NEUTRAL
Mr.. WORKS SAYS
Asserts Break With Germany
Would Not Have Come Had
Proper Course Been Taken.
MAKES PROTEST IN SENATE

Asserting that the United States has
not been neutral as a nation, and that
if it had the country never would have
been brought to a breach with Ger
many, Senator Works. republican. of
California, protested in the Senate to-
day against the action of the President
in severing diplomatic relations.
Senator Works said he did not ques-
ton the good faith of the President. and
gave him credit for conscientious mo-
tives and patriotic purposes" but pro-
tested against this or any other move
ment that tends toward war with Ger
many for no greater cause than has yet
been given u.s.
II insist" said the senator. after re-
viewing the German negotiations and
the Presidents determination to uphold
American rights on the seas that nei-
ther a private citizen aor the President
nor Congress can be justified in driving
this nation into war or endangering its
peace by any such false sense of cour-
age. or national prestige or dignity"
Blame for Lusitania Loss.
Reviewing the Lusitania case at
length. and branding it as "cruel and
unjust wrong to our people and to the
nation" the senator said 1t was well to
consider how far I'VE. ourselves. by our
own course Of action. contributed to
this loss OF American lives. g
our government knew what was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
Services of U. D. C. Preferred.

The United Daughters of the Con-
federacy, through its president general.
Mrs. Cordelia Powell Odenheimer. has
rendered President Wilson the support
and services of its 100000 members in
whatever manner they may be avail
able in the nations present crisis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
Sweden Will Only Protest,

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, February Z,
via London, 5:55 p.m.-Sweden will not
accept President Wilson's invitation to
sever diplomatic relations with Ger
many. The Swedish government, how
ever, will protest against the newly in
augurated German naval policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
SWISS TAKE OVER
GERMAN INTERESTS
Embassy Here and Consulates
to Be Transferred to
Their Hands.
Won BERNSTORFF'S PLANS

Minister Ritter of Switzerland today
was instructed by his government to
take over German diplomatic interests
In the United States. including the Ger
man embassy here and twelve con-
sulates throughout the country.
The minister informed the State De-
partment of his governments action in
a note.
Swiss legation officials will move into
the German embassy building when
Count Won Bernstorn and his stan de-
part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
DENIES NAVY IS 0NDU7Y
GUARDING j. S. PORTS
Secretary Daniels Says Atlantic
Fleet Still Is Assembled
at Guantanamo.

Reports published this morning that
twenty-five battleships. with cruisers.
destroyers and other craft, are at or
near the big ports of the United States
were denied today at the Navy Depart
ment. Secretary Daniels said that the
Atlantic fleet is still at Guantanamo.
and that no changes In it's orders have
been sent and none is in prospect.
The last reports Of the complement
of the fleet at Guantanamo placed If
teen battleships as its force, although
Secretary Daniels said this morning a
feet of twenty-five battleships could
be assembled, If necessary, by calling
on the reserve fleet at the Philadelphia
navy yard, where the battleships Ohio.
Missouri and Minnesota of the reserve
force were reported a few days ago
as loading supplies and preparing for
possible emergencies. There are also
other battleships in reserve there.
Enlistments Above Average.
The question of shortage of men
has been occupying the attention Of
the department for some time. and Sec
rotary Daniels said today that enlist
ments for the month of January were
above the average, and that by using
the men at the naval training stations
afloat and ashore the feet could be
recruited UP to capacity within a
month. II desired.
"Of course" he added, I'VE could get
a great many men from the naval
militia if it ever became necessary to
call them out"
1t Is not believed in Washington
that a feet of battleships will be as
sembled at or near the big ports OF
the country in the near future. The
natural strategic position of the fleet
is in the Caribbean seas for the present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
Guarding Military Secrets.

One of the new measures for guard
ing military secrets at the War De-
partment consists of closing the only
door to the telegraph Office and per-
hitting communication solely through
a little square hole In the door.
Even the hole Is kept closed. but will
be opened at a knock. On the door
just below the hole, which is Just about
large enough to admit a mans head, is
a sign saying "admittance to employees
only"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
Voices His DisapprovaI.

Senator Vardaman, democrat, of Mis-
sissippi, was the first senator to an
nounce his disapproval of the resolu-
ton, stating that he could not vote for
1t, baceuse he did not believe the Presi-
dents course was justified by the facts
or that it was wise.
III in the mysterious providence Of an
All-wise God" said Senator Vardaman.
war shall come between the United
States and Germany. there will be no
division Of sentiment or break in tho
ranks of patriotic Americans in defense
of their flag. shall do all in my power.
consistently with honor and national
self-respect. to avert the Gala of
war l am sure that Germany does not
want war with the United States. /
know that the people of the United
States do not want war with GERMANY
unless there should be greater provo
cation for war than has already oc-
Cured.
But If war must come there will
be no faltering on my part. or ON the
part of my constituents. This country
is the common parent of US all, and I
shall vote to give the President men
and money to the last soul and dvin.
ding farthing in the nations behalf
But cannot vote for this resolution.
because 1t does not express my sincere
and best judgment. do not believe
that the Presidents course was wise. or
justified by the facts or the best In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
Urgent Need Of Clerks.

The Swiss legation today was send
ing urgent kilograms to various sec
tions of the country in an effort to Sc
cure a number of Swiss clerks to help
take care of the new responsibilities
assumed. Germany having large mari
time interests and Switzerland having
none Swiss representatives taking over
German consulates in American ports
will be obliged to secure much clerical
assistance.
Owners of the Scandinavian liner
Frederick VIII. on which 200 reserva-
lions have been made for the German
consular and diplomatic corps, have
asked the State Department to have
the vessel examined by the British au-
thorities at Halifax instead of Fall
mouth. in order to make it possible to
avoid passing through the German war
zone. If this is done the vessel will be
able to take the northern route around
the outside of Scotland. avoiding prac-
tically all of the German submarine
zone and the British mine fields.
Whether Halifax might regularly be-
come the port of call instead OF Fall
mouth opens many interesting ques-
lions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07

Only One "Brom0 Quinine.o
To get the genuine. call for full name, LAXA-
TIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature of
=. ". GROVE. Cures a Cold in One Day. Csc.
-kdyerti1ement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-07
PROBERS BELIEVE
LEAK IS FOUND
Consider Admissions of Essary
and Price Establish Way
Note Became Known.
NJ. R. M'ADOO TESTIFIES

The congressional leak investigating
committee continued today its inquiry
with the question OF concluding the
hearings still undetermined.
Democratic committeeman are said to
believe that Teak" on President Will
sons peace note has been established
through admissions Of J. Fred Essary
and W. W. Price, Washington news
paper men. that they furnished fore
casts Of the note to New York and
Chicago brokers