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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Art Pictures and Others
in Planogravure Section

Pictures from the twenty-first
annual exhibition of the Wash
ington Water Color Club, which
is being held in the Corcoran
Art Gallery, occupy the first
page of tomorrow's planogravure
section of The Sunday Star.
A full page also is devoted to
photographs of the Lincoln Me-
mortal in Potomac Park, now un-
der construction; the bust of
Lincoln in the National Gallery,
the monument at the south front
of city hall and several proposed
memorials in his honor. 1t shows
the model of the first proposed
memorial for which public sub
scriptions were solicited and re-
ceived about 1870. and the pro-
posed figure of Lincoln to be
placed in the memorial here, now
in the course of construction. It
also shows the latest photograph
of Lincoln.
other pictures, which combine
with the above to make tomor-
rows pictorial section especially
attractive. include photographs
of a varied and interesting char
acter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
GERMAN FIRM AT MANILA
ATTACHES TEUTONIC SHIPS
Action to Recover Cash for Main
tenance Of Vessels and Crews.
Fiscal Agent for Berlin.

MANILA. February 1O.-The Behn-
meyer Company of Manila. German
firm. has procured writs of attachments
against twenty-one German ships held
by the American authorities at Manila,
Cebu and Iloilo, to recover half a mill
lion pesos for maintenance of the yes
sells and their crews since the outbreak
of the war.
Governor General Harrison has sent
a letter to the German consul explain
ing that the vessels were seized merely
in order to protect the harbor and ship
ping The governor has suspended all
vacations during the present crisis.
officials here understand that the
Behnmeyer Company Of Manila, in fact
is a fiscal agent for the German govern
ment, and it is believed that the purpose
of the company in suing out writs of at
tachment is to secure a first lien upon
the German ships.
It is authoritatively stated that the
ships never have been legally seized
by the Philippine authorities, but mere
ly are assigned to certain berths in ac-
cordance with usual harbor laws. Their
crews were landed only to safeguard
the property for the German owners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
PLAN TO GIVE AID
IN NATIONS PERIL
Educators Propose Permanent
Organization of College Train
ed Technical Men.
MEETING HELD IN THIS CITY

Permanent organization of the inter
collegiate Intelligence bureau. created
for the purpose of enrolling college
trained technical men. whose service
might be valuable to the government in
war times. was begun this afternoon at
the. New Willard Hotel. following re-
ceptions accorded the fifty or more edu-
Gators by Secretary Daniels and Scores
tary Baker.
With the commendation of the Secre-
taries of War and Navy behind
them, Dean William Mcclellan of the
Wharton School of the University of
Pennsylvania, called the meeting to
prepare for the government of the
United States the names of American
college students and alumni who would
be- willing to enter the service of the
government in time of expected or
actual war"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
More Offers of Assistance
to U. S. to Prepare for War
Received by Officials Here

Offers of assistance in whatever man.
ner the government might need to pre-
pare itself for war continued to pour
into the War and Navy departments to-
day from manufacturers. industrial
concerns and establishments possessing
valuable facilities for promoting mill
tary preparation. In each instance the
offers were referred to the advisory
commission of the council of national
defense. which will begin work Mon
day tabulating and arranging plans
which would be followed in case war is
declared
Chief among those received today was
that of the General Electric COMPANY
rendering cooperative assistance of
its extensive technical and manufac-
turing facilities to the government I'm
any measures which may be adopted in
the present situation" A Willingness
to turn the company's research Iabora-
tories over to the disposal of the naval
consulting board or other agency and
place its executives and engineers at
the use of the government also was
expressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
DAY IN CONGRESS.
Senate:
Met at IL am.

Met at am
Universal military training bill
reported from military affairs
committee.
Rear Admirals Griffin and Tay-
lor advocate installation of cleo
trio drive propulsion in new bat
tie cruisers before naval affairs
committee.
McCunber resolution to have
Secretary of State inform the
Senate of exact views of the gov
ernment on use and limitations
of submarines referred to for
eign relations committee.
Consideration of Post Office ap-
preparation bill begun.
Senator Overman gave notice.
that he would ask consideration
next Monday of administration
bills to deal with espionage and
offenses against the government.
Houses
Met at II am.
Considered naval appropriation
bill and agreed to vote on passage
Tuesday.
Secretary Daniels urged imme-
diate appropriation of $3.50. 900 to
extend coast guard telephone in
formation lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
WHEAT PRICES ADVANCE
SHARPLY ON ASSERTIONS
Reports That Conveys of British
War Vessels Would Rush Food
stuffs to Europe.

CHICAGO, February 10.-Unusually
sharp advances in the price of wheat
resulted today from assertions that the
British government had Communicated
a large number Of South American line
boats and would make an effort on a
huge scale to rush food to Europe from
United States ports. 1t was said con-
voys of war vessels would be provided
The greatest rise of prices was on
the May delivery OF wheat, which as
cended to 1.75 a bushel, as against
1.6sa at yesterdays close, jump of
51a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
AL HAYMAN Is DEAD.
For Thirty Years Prominently Iden-
titled With Theatrical Profession.

NEW YORK, February 10.-Al Hay
man. veteran theatrical producer and
manager. died here. early today at the
hotel where he made his home. He was
sixty six years old and a native Of Wheel
ing. w. Va.
Mr.. Hayman for more than thirty years
was one Of the dominating influences in
the theatrical business OF the country.
having started in San Francisco in 1888.
| The so-called theatrical syndicate was his
| idea With the late Charles Frohman he
acquired the right to Bronson Howard q
Shenandoah" which earned fortunes FOR
] both.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Understood to Have Sent Note to Washington
Asking For Negotiations to Prevent
Actual Hostilities.
FEAR EVER PRESENT THAT ANY HOUR
MAY BRING WORD u. S. LIVES ARE LOST
Falling OFF of Tonnage Sunk Produces Speculation Whether Submarine
Campaign Is Failure or Great Britain Has
Taken Effective Steps.

Germany have addressed the United
States suggesting that the discuss and
preventing them While information
regarding channel through which the communication ad
dressed lacking probable that will be forwarded by the
government of Switzerland.
Germany further make clear that despite the
broken by the United States she
greatly maintained Preliminary outlines
gadng the do indicate that with
suggestion modify her submarine warfare How
the whole said clearly invite this
make suggestions regarding thinks might prevent
In connection with the coming communication information
been obtained here from well informed diplomatic that while
Germany for her campaign Of unrestricted sub
warfare certain German diplomats various of the
granting period in which might adjust their maritime
carrying ships would be subjected unwned torpedo attack
STUDYING REPORTS OF SINKING
Late of ships sunk by German submarines scanned
eagerly officials today for double
First there the fear that hour might bring
dispatch ship had been without warning
American lives lost thus driving the United States force
protect its rights. s@stzs9ss*Sssa
Second yesterdays reported falling off of aggregate tonnage
produced wonder whether the failure only temporary
whether Great Britain already has done something the
force of the submersibles' attacks
In reference the chances of pronounced
Germany it is disclosed that the the
determined President Wilson will Congress
of but only for authority
neutral rights This would the act
open hostes Germanys choosing The conveying mer-
chant vessels by American craft might be ordered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
MORE CAPITOL POLICEMEN.
Senate Passes Resolution Adding
Fifty Men to Force.

The Senate today passed joint reso-
luton increasing by fifty the number
of policemen at the Capitol. The reso-
luton was offered by Senator Overman,
chairman of the Senate rules commit
tee, and was adopted without debate
1t authorizes the expenditure of $1,000
for this purpose, the policemen to re-
ceive SO day and to serve only during
the session of Congress. and not later
than March Is. Although Congress ad-
journs March 4, the Senate will meet in
executive session for several days fol-
lowing that day.
The reason given for increasing tha
Capitol police force is the present sit,
uation in which the United States may
become involved In war any day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

Report of Tonnage Sunk.
Practical interest in the progressive
success of the submarine campaign was
based on Lloyds reports reaching here,
indicating that not much more than
Is, 900 tons total shipping was sunk
Yesterday, although about $1,000 tons
was reported sunk Thursday and about
IS. 900 tons each of the two preceding
days A daily destruction of $4,000 tons
would be necessary to maintain the
rate which the German admiralty be-
lieves sufficient to isolate England.
Renorts that Great Britain is ar
ranging to convoy great fleets OF mer-
chantmen through the war zone gained
credence here. Naval observers won
submarines are being destroyed. or
whether other causes are responsible
for the reduced showing of effective
ness.
One of the principal questions discussed ssse
the threatened hampering of American
industries if ships are held up IN amer
can ports much longer by fear OF rlsklns
thoritatiyely after the cabinet meeting
that no new situation had developed to
change the policy of the government
L l
Thousands of kilograms from different
parts of the country, urging steps 10
maintain peace between the United States
and Germany, reached the White House
TODAY. Many of them were the same in
language and evidently were the result
Of an organized movement.
The statement attributed TO Dr. VIII
liam Won Stumm, German under secre-
tarv for foreign affairs, that Germany
has detained Ambassador Gerard be-
cause Count Won BernStort had peen
prevented by this country from tele-
Ora nhine that he had received his pass
5orfs was held by Secretary Lansing
TODAY to be improbable. The Secretary
said:
II doubt the authenticity of a state
ment of that kind. which is SO directly
contrary to the facts. Every facility
and convenience has been placed before
Count Won Bernstorff. and he would
have been allowed to send full state
ment by wireless regarding the sever
ance Whether he availed himself of this
or not is his responsibility.
..The German government has been in
formed with the fullest detail of all
events in this country through two diff
who has been empowered to represent
German interests, and the Spanish am
bassador in Berlin, through whom our
communications have gone. l have no
a very unusual delay in Ambassador
Gerard's departure"
Secretary Lansing announced receipt
today of advces from the Swiss minister
here that Mr. Gerard. his staff and fifty
other Americans would leave Berlin to-
night for the Swiss border, where he will
he met by officials Of the Swiss govern
ment. No details were given out here
as to the exact route to be followed.
Word Gerard Is to Be Held.
A Eerlin dispatch last night that Mr.
c;erard's departure had been again
hanged and that he would not leave Ger
MANY until Count Won Bernstorff and his
suite leave this country, February l3. has
not been confirmed through official cham
nels. Absolute incredulity was expressed.
however, that the German government
would take such action.
The Swiss minister. DR.. Saul Ritter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10

in charge of Germany's diplomatic in
terests in the United States. was TODAY
requested by the Berlin foreign office
to ask the State Department for an
affirmation of the Prussian-American
treaty of 1925
me German government made a
similar request of former Ambassador
Gerard which he referred to the formal
diplomatic channels
The treaty provides that in the event
OF war between Germany and the Unit
ed States citizens of each country in
the other shall have nine months to
close up their affairs and depart in
safety 1t also gives guarantees for
property.
The government here already has
given notice of its intention to respect
the rights of property and individuals
to a full extent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
AMERICANS ABOARD
DESTROyEDSH
Members of Crew of DauntIeSS
and Vedamore-25 Men Per-
ish on Latter Steamer.
MORE VESSELS SENT DOWN
MORE VESSELS SENT DOWN
Ships Reported Sunk
Within Past "a Hours

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED SUNK.
Number of ships, "a; tonnage,
l30,2S9.
TOTAL SINCE FEBRUARY /.
Number of ships. 20: tonnage,
1861.
If German submarines reach
the goal set by officials in Berlin
they must sink 1888 tons of
shipping each day.
Figures do not include small
trawlerS and fishing craft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Sir M. McTaggart TAFT Dead.

MONTREAL. February 10.-Sir Mel
bourne McTaggart TAFT. who was chief
Justice of the superior court of Quebec
from 1905 to 1912. died suddenly of
heart failure here today in his seventy
fifth wear,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
One Purpose in View.

"The best sort of an organization will
be one to set up a sort of machinery
whereby any information can be COL
lected by the government Immediately.
not so much from one central bureau,
as from any point desired at any time
desired" w. S. Clifford. director of the
council of national defense, told the
college men.
1.-The needs of the government depend
on circumstances, and it is impossible
at the present moment to predict all the
possible needs of the government in
time of war; he said.
The organization will establish a cen
trail bureau in Washington in direct
touch with the War and Navy depart
ments. Committees at each college or
university will enroll men of special
training and ascertain their Willingness
to enter the government service on call.
The idea of the organizers, however,
Is not to prepare a single large "cata-
logue" of the available college trained
men of the country, but to let the cen
trail office located in the National Capt.
tai have just enough machinery to be
able to get in touch with each college,
university or training school enrolled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Seeks Referendum cn War.

A resolution calling for popular
referendum before any declaration o-
act OF war. eXcer. in case of ius;:rrec-
tion or invasion. was introduced yes
terday by Representative Galloway of
Texas, "by request" following u con-
ference with several OF his foiieasuss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
NO VOTE IN SENATE
ON GRAYSON CASE
Little Chance That Presidents
Aid Will Be Confirmed
at This Session.
MAY WIN AFTER MARCH q

BY vote of 4s to 10 the Senate to-
day refused to go into executive ses-
sion for the purpose Of considering the
nomination Of DR.. Cary T. Grayson, aid
and medical attendant to the President
to be medical director. with the rank
of rear admiral in the navy.
This vote was construed to mean that
practically all chance of DR.. Grayson's
confirmation at the present session Of
Congress Is at an end. The democratic
leaders Joined with the republicans in
voting down the motion to go into
executive session. on the ground that
are needed to put through the appro-
priation bills, the revenue bill and
other measures of vital importance,
Fear Republican Filibuster.
They realize that the republicans
will filibuster in executive session to
prevent vote on the Grayson nomina-
tion and many hours of valuable time
will be frittered away If they should
insist upon keeping the Grayson nom
ination before the Senate
While the democratic senator's. with
very few exceptions, intend to vote for
the confirmation Of DR.. Grayson's nom
ination If they ever have an oppor-
tunity to vote on it, some of them be-
lieve that the nomination is a mistake
and are by no means sorry that the
vote was put off Indefinitely by the
action of the Senate.
The Senate will meet in executive ses-
sion following the adjournment Of the
present Congress, March 4, for the pur-
pose of acting upon the nominations
which the President may send in.
denomination Expected.
1t is expected that the President will
again send to the Senate at that time
the nomination of DR.. Grayson to be
medical director with the rank of rear
admiral, and democratic senators sup
porting the nomination believe 1t will
be possible then. by holding continuous
session. to force a vote and confirma-
tion However. the republicans will
do all in their power to prevent con-
firmation even then, on the ground that
to advance an officer of the Medical
Corps of the navy from passed assistant
surgeon with the rank of lieutenant
commander to the highest rank in the
corps. skipping some 100 officers senior
to him, Is antagonistic to the best in
terests of the navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
GRAND JURY
TO BEGIN PAPER PROBE
Object Is to Ascertain if Criminal
Conspiracy Exists in News
print Situation.

1t was stated today at the Depart
meIft of Justice that the federal grand
jury in 1ew York is about to begin
Investigating whether there is crimi-
nal conspiracy in restraint of trade in
the news print paper situation Balm
bridge Colby and Mark Hyman will
represent the government as special
assistants to the Attorney General.
In addition to facts collected by the
federal trade commission and to dis
closures made at it's hearings, the De-
partment of Justice has obtained ad-
ditional information tending to show
that print paper manufacturers may
have violated the antitrust law in
their operations.
Aware ofN'Serious Conditions
The grand jury investigation fol-
lowed an announcement by Attorney
General Gregory. in which he said he
was aware of serious condition" in
the trade and that any remedy which
the law afforded should be, applied at
once. The departments investigation,
conducted at the conclusion of the
trade commission s nearing, mas taken
more than month and has been con-
Quoted by Mr.. Hyman. with headquar-
ters in New York.
The federal trade commission will
submit to Congress Monday it's report
on the news print situation.
Inquiry at New York on Some Time.
NEW YORK. February 10.-The federal
inquiry hero into the newsprint paper
situation has been going on quietly for
some time. it was learned today Govern
ment attorneys have had at their disposal
a mass of data. including facts collected
by the federal trade commission. This has
been presented to the investigating grand
jury, and a number of witnesses have
been examined. The attorneys were not
prepared to say today how soon indict-
ments, if any, might be handed down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Devonian Also Is Safe,

BOSTON. February 1O-The arrival at
Liverpool of the Leyland liner Devon
ian. for whose safety some fears had
been expressed in local shipping circles,
was announced in a cablegram re-
ceived by agents here today. The Dew
oman sailed from this port January %
with munitions and 900 horses. Eighty
tenders. most of them Americans. were
aboard.
The steamship Canadian of the Ley
land line. which was ready to sail last
night for Liverpool. was at her dock
today. and no information was avail
able regarding the expected time of
her departure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Disqualification" the Watchword.

Secretary Daniels told the college men
that specialization was the watchword Of
modern war as well as modern business.
The Navy Department. he said, had long
recognized the fact that it must have the
full support of the trained scientific minds
Of the country II it was to be kept to full
efficiency in the stress of war. Mr.. Dam
tels heartily approved the practical DEM
onstration of patriotism that Law at the
bottom OF the intelligence bureau plan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Possible Working Machinery.

"A minimum here In Washington, but
maximum in the colleges" was the
way Dean Mcclellan expressed the pos
sible working machinery of the intelIi-
gence bureau. The movement is to
concentrate on recent graduates and
graduate students. rather than upon
men graduated for five or more years,
yet the older graduates will be just as
welcome as the more recent ones. AS
Dean Mcclellan expressed it, "it is
thought that perhaps the older men
might best serve their country in the
places they now are.
The local office Of the bureau would
furnish clearing house for the informa-
tion at its disposal should the need arise
for squad Of engineers with any special
qualifications. or for chemists or other
trained scientists Of any kind in any To-
cality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
WEATHER.

= = t8.- ?, ~. morrow; warmer
tonilAt: lowest temperature tonight,
about 20 degrees.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending . pm: Highest %. at pm. to-
day: lowest, 13. at I am. today.
Full report on page II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Views of Secretary Baker.

Secretary Baker told the college officials
this morning that the work Of preparing
for national defense was of vital i'm
portance. There is no way to recognize
that, or to deal with it so effectively" he
said, "as to have the trained intelligence
and technical skill of the country SO cata-
logued and correlated and mobilized that.
at the press Of a push-button, everybody
who can help knows he can help, and
those who are charged with the RESPONSE
bility of the preparation and strengthen
ing Of the nation will know where to find
the persons. even if they do not know
their names, and what their several tai
ents and capacities are
1.-THE formation of this association
seems to me to be a gift to the nation. a
gift Of preparedness. alike for service in
war and IN peace. and l have been tre-
mendously stimulated and encoura ged bv
receiving your offer of help
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-10
Heavy Fighting in Ancre Valley.
Attack Broken Up.

BERLIN, February 10. by wireless to
Sayville.-The German artillery on the
Verdun front broke up in its incipiencv
an attempted attack by the French on
Hill 301 yesterday, army headquarters
announced today. A minor attack by
the French on Pepper Ridge, north Of
Verdun. was repulSed. There were
lively artillery activity and numerous
raiding operations at many points
along the front. The statement reads:
western front: With the army of
Field Marshal Duke Albrecht of wuert-
temburg. on the Ypres and Wytschaete
fronts, and with the army group of
Crown Prince Rupprecht, in the Artois,
as well as between the Ancre and the
Somme. there was repeatedly increased
activity by the artillery forces Under
the protection Of artillery fire British
reconnoitering detachments advanced
at many points. South of Sally there
was an advance of detachments Of some
strength. These advances against our
positions were everywhere repulsed.
Army group of the German crown
prince: On the west bank of the Meuse
the French opened a violent fire at
noon. BY our efficient fire an attack
against Hill 304 northwest of verdun)
was suppressed while it was in prep
aration. On the east bank of the river,
on Pepper Ridge, an advance by hostile
companies failed. Near vaux. north of
st. Mihiel. one Of our raiding detach-
ments entered the French lines and de-
stroyed the dugouts with their gar
rison."