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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Trouble Latent
in Carranza's
Embargo Plan
u. S. War with Mexico or
Controversy with Britain
p Possibility
Ll-nn Tn. Tribune Bureau

Washington. Feb. 13.-General Car
ranza's proposal for league Of neu'
trails to stop the war by An embargo
on food and supplies was regarded
lightly by officials yesterday. To-day
when they have had time to consider
the possibilities, they view it with sus-
picion, if not alarm.
On its face the suggestion might
have been made In Germany" From
this as a starting point, there is much
conjecture as to what Carranza has
specifically in mind.
The attention of State Department
officials has also been directed to the
possibility that German Vaccinations
may be responsible for the conditions
in Cuba. which arc likely TO force in
tervention and make serious dram
ON the resources of the United states
The only embargo which Mexico could
effect that would influence the progress
of the war Is an embargo on OIL Inc
british oil fields in the Tampico dls-
trict are the chief source Of supply Tor
the British fleet, and are therefore OF
vital interest TO Great Britain and her
allies. Any effort TO embargo OIL wouid
be met BY prompt resistance by the
British government. A..
The Monroe Doctrine stands IN tho
wav of British Intervention IN Mexico
TO protect the oil fields.
II is declared by close observers that
the British could not permit any
"watchful waiting" on this question,
Thus the Carranza proposal appear ;
as German plan TO engage the uhI'eu -
states either in war with Mexico or IN
a serious controversy with Great Brit.
ain. Either result would be acceptaole
20 Germany, but preferably the latter.
ASS result of this new move by Car
ynnzs. government officials see the re-
cent activities Of Luis Cabrera IN a
new light. When Cabrera was at Az
lantic City ~ chairman Of the Mexican
delegation of the Mexican-Amerlcan
commission he talked freely OF the duty
Of neutral nations 70 stop the European
var. A. that time IL was noticed tnat
ne had German leanings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Break with Other
Central Powers
Appears Certain
Relations Badly Strained by
U-Boat Policy and Hold-up
of Relief Ships

Washington, Feb. l3.-There were
strong indications during the day that
the severance of relations with Ger
many would be extended to the other
Central Powers. Austria's adherence to
Germany's position is regarded as prac-
tically certain to force break with
that country. Ambassador Elkus, at
Constantinople. was instructed to-day
70 ascertain whether submarines oper-
ating under the Turkish flag we're un-
der the same instructions as those OF
Germany and Austria.
Serious difficulties with Turkey al
ready exist over interference with Ar
menian and Syrian relief and the de-
tention Of more than 1000 American
refugees.
No message has been received since
the break with Germany from either
Ambassador Elkus, In Constantinople.
or from Consul General Murphy, IN
Sofia. who cared for American interests
throughou, Bulgaria
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
11,999-Ton Ship,
3 Others Sunk;
II Men Missing
Freighter Afric, Owned by White
Star Line, Biggest Prize
of U-Boat Campaign

London, Feb. 13.-The largest. though
By no means the most valuable, prize
of the submarine campaign fell to the
Germans to-day. when the 11,999-ton
White Star liner Afric was sunk, with
the loss of seventeen Of her crew.
No details of the sinking had reached
London late this evening, and the num-
ber of passengers, if any, and the value
Of the cargo carried by the, Afric are
at present unknown.
The Afric belonged to the Oceanic
Steam Navigation Company, subsidi-
sry branch Of the White Star Line.
Prior to the war she was in the Liver
pool, Cape Town and Australian SER
vice, but at the outbreak of hostilities
was Communicated by the British Ad-
miralty. The last available record OF
her movements shows that she sailed
from Cape Town, South Africa, on De-
cembcr 3. No announcement was madc
as 10 her destination and no news o.
her had reached shipping or naval c'.'
cles since.
While primarily freighter- and one
Of the largest under the British flag -
the Afric had accommodations for about
500 passengers, second class exclusively
She was completed at Belfast in 1892
and was regarded as extremely slow.
Aside from the sinking of the Afric'
the davis toll of destruction was light
only three other ships, of total ton
mage of 1887, being reported lost. 1hey
were the British ships Foreland ana
Ada. and the Norwegian motor vessel
West No loss Of life was reported
One OF the three American hremen
aboard the British steamer SaXonlaa
when she was shelled, torpedoed and
sunk last Wednesday was wounded by
n shell splinter and is now IN the hos
pitsl at Queenstown, il was learned to-
day. Another American said that the
submarine gave no warning and shelled
the crew as they were getting into the
lifeboats. o.,
The attack was made 260 miles from
shore. and one boat, containing twenty
three men, was afioat sixty-eight hours
before the occupants were picked up.
The captain was taken prisoner and put
aboard the U-boat, members Of the crew
stated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Troops Moving
In Germany for
Big 1917 Drive
Campaign May Open February
20; U-Boat War Timed to
Hamper Allied Offensive

Copenhagen. Feb. 13.-The troop
movements in Germany preliminary to
the spring campaign are now in full
swing. The movements of the troop
trains and the requirements in cars fer
the transportation Of regiments to the
places selected for the new concentra-
tions are responsible. far more than
the coal shortage, for the great restric-
tions upon ordinary traffic.
German newspapers say that on
February 90 new and still further re-
strictions on train schedules will be
issued, and, according TO rumors cur
rent in Berlin last week before The As
sociated Press correspondent left there
en entire suspension Of passenger
traffic was contemplated for a period
o. maximum intensity in troop trans
fers.
These and other signs would indicate
that the German leaders expect the
opening Of the 1917 campaign quite as
early as in the previous year, which
began at Verdun February 20.
The early start of the ruthless sub
marine campaign was due 20 the expec-
tation Of an early spring campaign, so
a German military man told The Asso-
ciated Press correspondent during a
discussion Of the difficulties with the
United States. He said that the sub
marine campaign had not been expected
so soon. but that for naval reasons the
date had been advanced naval rea-
sons" probably meaning plans to inter
fere with the expected transfer Of En-
tente troops across the narrow seas and
to confuse, if possible, the Entente
nians of action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Will Warn No Ships
Henceforth, Says Berlin

Amsterdam, Feb. f3 (via Lon
dom ALI periods Of grace for neu-
trail ships entering the zones an
rounced as prohibited by Germany
have now expired; according to a
Berlin official statement received
here. The statement says that i'm
munity ceased in respect to the At
lantic and English Channel zones on
the night of February II, for the
North Sea zone on February 6 and
for the Mediterranean zone on Feb
ruary 10. 1t continues:
From now on, therefore, in all
prohibited zones the warning which
has been issued is in full force and
shipping can no longer expect indi-
vidual warning. Vessels which en-.
ter the prohibited areas do so with
q full knowledge of the dangers
threatening them and their crews
It is expressly stated that all news
spread from enemy sources about
any torpedoing of neutral ships
without previous warning, before the
dates mentioned for the various pro
hibited areas, is incorrect.
1.-THE periods of grace mentioned
were also in force for enemy pas
senger vessels because it Yas pos
sible that they were carrying neu-
trail passengers who were perhaps
ignorant Of the new blockade regu-
Iatiopsv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Washington Mystihed
by Denial from Berlin
LErom nc rnbune Bureaul }

Washington. Feb. 13.-Oficials are
mystified by the obviously inspired
Berlin statement that no peace" ef-
fort toward the United States govern
ment had been authorized.
If this statement is intended 10 deny
that DR.. Ritter, the Swiss Minister.
was authorized 10 present his mem
orandum of Sunday 10 Secretary Ian
sing. then by whose orders did he say
that "the German government" had re-
auested him 20 make the oyerturesT
Washington takes the Berlin story
TO be partly an address 70 the German
people, intended primarily for domes-
tic consumption. IL may also be ber
Inns retort TO the blunt statement
from the United States that this gov
ernment would have nothing TO 90
with Germany until the submarine
frightfulness edict was withdrawn.
The American State Department was
convinced that DR.. Ritter had autnoe
ity from his government to present 10
the government of the United states
the oral suggestion on Saturday "h'S"
was followed by the written memoran'
dun on Sunday.
The hand of Bernstorff was seen N
the affair from the beginning, out a.
DIR. Barthelme's wireless to Sermany
last TUESDAY recommended this precise
action il had been assumed thaI sa'
thoritv for il had been obtained slss
from berlin. IL is we'll understood hoW-
ever that Germany would have pre-
ferred not 10 put the proposal IN "Flt-
inc. hut only 10 offer IL informally, ss
a neg on which 20 hang newspaper
propaganda. -si.,si, {,
denying that DR.. Ritter hsd no err.
thority 10 make his suggestion no,s .n
will be an investigation into ire "n0ie
affair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Germany Repudiates
Her Peace Overture;
u. s. Is About TO Act
BERNSTORFF HOPES
WAR WILL BE AVERTED
From The Tribune Buresul


Washington, FEB. S.-Cosns
ron Bernstorf before isdring
here tonight issued the fol-
lo5eing statement:
In leaving the United
States, after a stay Of eight
years, wish to extend to
my many personal friends my
heartfelt thanks for the
great kindness and cordial
hospitality which have been
shown me. My heart is full
of gratitude to those whose
personal friendship never
wavered during the trying
years Of the war.
In the last days have re-
ceived so many cordial fare
well messages that it was i'm
possible for me to thank
them all individually. The
Countess Bernstorf joins me
in this expression OF our
deepest personal gratitude.
| hope that war may be
ayerted and the old friendly
relations between the United
States and Germany may
soon be restored.
"Details of the plans for
Von Bernstorf's sailing to-day
on Page S.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
All Craft To Be Sunk
UnWarned, Germans
Notify World
NEUTRALS' LIVES
NOT TOBE SPARED
Further Negotiations Not
Warranted or Planned,
Berlin Declares

Berlin, Feb. 13 (via London) 1T
Is absolutely denied here that Ger
many in note to the United States,
or through other medium, is inviting
suggestions for the avoidance of act
ual war. 1t is reiterated that the
imperial government is not permit
ting doubts in any quarters regard
ing the position actively assumed in
the U-boat warfare, and that there
can be no talk or thought of reces-
sion from the programme already
being carried out.
In view of this, it is declared in
authoritative circles that any fur
ther parley or exchange of notes
with the United States may be dis
missed as unwarranted and improb-
able.
The origin Of the report is as
cribed to the recent announcement,
made through the Swiss government,
that Germany was willing TO nego-
tiate respecting the amended treaty
Ct 1899.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Menocal Calls Volunteers
for Ninety Days Service

Havana, Feb. President Menocal
iss just issued a decree authorizing
call for volunteers between the ages Of
eighteen and forty-five years to serve
i'r ninety days. II is rumored that
ae former President, General Jose
Aiguel Gomez, has landed at Camaguey
and that Lieutenant Colonel Quinones,
commander of the Csmsguey forces,
fas revolted with al his men,
Ofeisl announcement was made TO-
eay that the United States government
lad offered 5000 rifles and 100000
ear'ndges to the Cuban government.
An encounter has occurred in Ma
aazas Province between government
troops and rebels. The rebels were
defeated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Zen. Wood or Gen.
Barry, Who Went
Before, May Go
ECTION TO-DAY
MAY RAISE ISSUE
fy.president Gomez Has
Joined Rebellion, Wash
ington Hears
Lrrnm The Tthune Bureau

Fr1u The Irbufe buredul
Washington, Feb. 1S.-Plsns for in
,.rvention in Cuba, which has become
,,trong possibility because of the rapid
.,,esd of the revolution, are being pre-
,,yes by the General staff of the army.
The State Department referred to the
secretary of War to-day its reports on
conditions in the island, and Mr.. Baker
4. understood to have directed Major
General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff,
"a prepare plans for an expedition Of
rom 5000 to 1000 men.
Iptimations already have been con-
,sved TO the government and people Of
Cuba that such a step might be taken
unless the disorder ceased. Unless
there is a marked improvement, the
armed forces of the United States will
BE- sent on their way within a few days.
Either General Wood, who command
ed The forces of occupation in 1900-'O2,
Or General Barry, who directed the in
,sventiou of 19O6-'O7, will head the
new expedition, it is expected. The
chances favor the latter, owing to the
sntipathy to General Wood in the pres
snt Administration.
Crisis Expected To-day
The progress OF the revolt since its
INCEPTION, only a few days ago, has
been alarming. The new elections in
he province of Santa Clara tomorrow
are expected to bring a crisis, and
force Intervention OF end the rebellion.
Tie new elections were ordered by
he government on account of alleged
izuds in the Presidential election last
yrember. President Menocal insists
that he was reelected over Alfredo
Zayas, the Liberal candidate, and re-
uses to yield his Office.
British and American interests in
The island have telegraphed that as a
preliminary step the visit of few war
gessels TO Cuban waters would have a
eBieting effect The Atlantic feet is
hov at Guantanamo Bay maneuvring,
and could send detaehments to the
principal ports in few hours. At the
Navy Department all news Of the
nogtments Of vessels is withheld.
Gomez Reported in Rebellion
The report that former President
Gomez, with a large following, has
joined the revolt adds TO the disquiet
hsre He left Havana in his private
Yacht last week, and is said 20 have
hnded in Puerto Principe Province, in
he centre Of the disturbance. The re-
selliOn is in progress in Puerto Prin-
epe and Santiago provinces, and is i'm
ainent in Santa Clara. Conditions in
the three other provinces, Havana, Ma
ianzas and Pinar del Rio, arc reported
lBiel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Third Demand
For Release of
Yarrowdale Men
Berlin Admits IL Americans Are
Being Held as Hostages
for German Sailors
rt,..a Tie tribune Burs@ui


Washington, Feb. 13.-A third de-
mand was made to-day by the State
Department on Germany for the re-
lease of the seventy-two American
prisoners taken into Germany by the
raider "prison ship" Yarrowdale.
1t was directed to the German gov
ernment through DR.. Paul Ritter,
the Swiss Minister here.
The first demand was made
through Ambassador Gerard before
the break. While it was in trans
mission Germany promised to re-
lease the men. After the break they
were held up, ostensibly as hostages.
4 new demand was dispatched
through the Spanish government,
hut no answer was received.
1t was learned definitely to-day,
however, that the German govern
ment was holding the prisoners until
assured that German citizens and
their property in this country were
receiving legal treatment.
Will Not Force Issue
Although there is great indigna-
ton at the treatment of the Iarrow-
dale prisoners and other Americans
in Germany, the disposition Of the
State Department is not to force the
issue. but to act with the utmost pa
tience. The Cabinet discussed the
question to-day and decided that in
view of the imperfect communica-
tions between the two countries it
would be mistake to raise a grave
issue over matters in which life was
rot involved.
Germany's action in OBTAINING the
men is described Dy officials as uniusti-
fable. even if the German government
believes Germans in this country are
being treated illegally or improperly.
The State Department has complete
record Of the wireless kilograms that
have been sent to Germany since the
break. These dispatches show that the
German government has mad ample op-
portunity, through its newspapers at
least, Of learning the truth about con-
ditions in the United States.
Suspects Political Censorship
II is considered possible, however,
that Germany believes there is a polit-
ical censorship OF the wireless which
permits only matter favorable to
the United States government to go
through.
The Spanish Ambassador in Berlin
has instructions to investigate the de-
tention of the Americans and report at
once. Communication with him, how
ever, is exceedingly slow. as all mes
sages have to go through Ambassador
Willard, at Madrid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
u. S. Helpless to Lift
German Ban on Relief

Washington, Feb. 18.-Deep regret
a, the expulsion by German military
authorities Of tie American reliei
comyoissioners In Belgium and North
ern France was expressed officially AT
,be State Department to-day, where
4, gas said that there was absolutely
ro,hing that this government could 90
49, ,ocure revocation Of the military
order
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
U-BOAT BOMBARDS FRENCH
COAST. FLEES FORT GUNS
Five Persons Wounded in Attack at
Mcuth Of AdOur River

Paris, Feb. 13.-A submarine yester-
day attacked the French coast An
official statement reads:
"An enemy submarine emerged at .
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
mouth of the Adour River and fired six
shots at the coast. The land batter
ries Immediately replied. At the first
shot the submarine dived quickly. Five
persons were wounded, one seriously.
The material damage was Insignificant"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14

Following is the memorandum pre-
sented on Sunday to Secretary Ian
sing by the Swiss Minister, who off
cially represents Germany in Wash
ington:
The Swiss government has been
requested by the German govern
ment to say that the latter Is now.
as before, willing TO negotiate,
formally or informally. with the
United States, provided that the
commercial blockade against Eng
land will not be broken thereby.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14

and a leader of the Liberal party,
cabled 10 President Menocal last
night calling upon him to resign in
favor of Vice-President NaroDa. His
message says:
"If you. in homage 90 your own
historical personality and aspirations to
leave a name that shall not be cursed
by your children because connected
with an era of your brothers bloodshed
and the loss of the republic, resign to
Varona. peace and prosperity will re-
turn.
pending grave moments, one must
abide by the voice of conscience, not
that of wounded pride, and still less to
the voice of the mob that surrounds
you, incapable to understand and TO
feel grand historical sponsibilities."
Havana, Feb 13.-Following is Presi-
dsdt Menocal's reply to the cablegram
OF Dr.. Ferrera:
your cablegram of this date mas
surprised me because of its uneXampled
audacity. Duly elected by the free and
untrammelled vote of my fellow citi-
zens. none can essay, except by placing
himself outside the pale of the law, to
circumscribe or curtail my powers.
any dignity and self-respect are
above any insinuations that you and
your friends may dare to make with the
avowed purpose of forcing me to abdi-
cate my constitutional rights in face OF
the present seditious movement that IT
is my firm intention to put down with
all the severity Of which | am capable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED
Number of ships. 80; tom
mage, 180,981.
TOTAL SINCE FEBRUARY 1
Number Of ships, go; ton
mage, 195,877. British, 81;
other Allied, Z; American, |;
other neutrals, 33.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14

Berne, Feb. l3.--James W. Gerard,
the former American Ambassador 20
Germany, accompanied by Pleasant A.
Stovall, the American Minister 20
Switzerland, called on President
Schulthess this afternoon. After
long conversation. the American dip
lomats paid a visit to DR.. Arthur
Hoffman,. chief OF the Swiss Politi-
cal Department. Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
British Killing U-Boats;
Only 4 Ships Sunk in a Day
TOLL OF SUBMARINES
in Is DAYS, 81 VESSELS

The results of the German sub
marine campaign to date are os
fOlioWS:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Suspects Political Censorship
GERARD IS EXPECTED
IN PARIS TOMORROW
Will Be Guest of Ambassador William
Graves Sharp

Paris, Feb. 13.-James Y. Gerard
and Mrs. Gerard are expected to arrive
i'm Paris Thursday. They will be the
guests of William Graves Sharp, Amer
lean Ambassador to France. and Mrs
Sharp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
WEATHE f r

!. and warmer to-day; pos
Ciosas enow flurries. To-mor-
Sog o.Srrow probably fair; mod
c-,,c west 70 north
vest winds.
1,ull Report on Page
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-24
ATTEMPTED BLAcKMAIL.

Henderson, Ky, Feb. At W o
weeks ago VIM. Kelly, a white man,
entered the office of DR.. Wilson, col.
ored, and accused him of having per.
formed a criminal operation on white
woman who had just left the doc
tors office. He brandished gun and
threatened to kill DR.. Wilson unless
he "coughed up" $50. DR.. Wilson de-
MED the charge and declared he had
no money. He offered to go down
stairs and get $40. When allowed to
he called the police and told them
of the plot between the white men and
women to blackmail him. He was
sent back with a marked $40 bill and
when Kelly came out of the office he
was arrested and the bill found on
him. The woman was not caught. 1t
is said Kelly had list of names of
every colored doctor in the small
towns of the state 1t is also alleged
he had worked this scheme on other
colored physicians.
At his trial Kelly was given six
months in Jail.
This is a pretty nice scheme and
Colored doctors are warned to look
out for such blackmailers and do as
DR.. Wilson did.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-24
HOWARD UNIVERSITY FIFTY
YEARS OLD.
To Celebrate Golden Anniversary
With Reunion of Its
Graduates.

Washington, d. c.. Feb. 15.-Trus-
tees of Howard University plan to
celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary OF
the founding of the institution with
a Sociological Conference, at which
addresses and reports VII be made by
some of the most distinguished So
biologists, teachers and leaders of the
colored race; and also with a reunion
on March and 8, of the Alumni, many
of whom will probably remain in
Washington for the Inauguration on
March 5th.
Advance figures from the Official
Program of the Anniversary show
that the University has graduated
1881 students since 1867, including
1000 doctors, S44 teachers and bach.
elors, III lawyers, 432 ministers, 324
dentists, 264 pharmacists, 703 from the
Acamedy, and all other departments
362.