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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
Sinking of the California
Brings People to Realiza-
ton of Dangers and Ener-
getic Steps Are Taken to
Meet Them.
EXPECT AMERICA TO
HELP IN THE TASK
Two covert Acts" on the
Part of Germany Seen in
the Detention of Gerard
and the Sinking of Ships
With Americans on Board.

London, Feb. 9.-England considers
that Germany has committed at least
two overt acts" coming within the
scope of those supposed to have been
set by President Wilson as dema nding
the succeeding step from the United
States of war declaration against the
kaiSer'S government.
The detention OF Ambassador Ger
ard is held by number of London
newspapers today to be the most ser
ious affront to the United States which
Berlin has offered to date. Only one
of the London newspapers was advised
of the Berlin governments action in
announcing that passports would be
ready for Gerard. But whether or not
Germany finally does grant the pass
ports, the fact remains that for con-
siderable time such diplomatic courtesy
was denied the representatives. Of tho
United States government. Such
course is contrary to all international
usage and was considered direct in
suit to the honor and dignity of the
United States.
SINKING OF TWO SHIPS.
Coming within the scope of overt
acts" as construed by the London press
is the sinking of such ships as the
California and Turino without any
warning. The fact that both these yes
sells carried Americans was regarded
here as plain such attacks directly in
the classification of those which Presi-
dent Wilson has limited would be re-
Sarded as a cause for war.
Not since the Lusitania wa. sunk,
with her death roll of women and chill
dren, has there been such 4 wave of
indignation throughout kngI;,nd as
that which greeted today's publication
of the detailed stories of survivors OF
the California
The survivors stories differ a8 to the
number of submarines concerned in
the unwarned attack Most of the
crew said there were two. Passengers.
however, all thought there WAS but one.
Two torpedoes were fired, but only one
struck. This hit the liner in a vital
spot. with a terrific explosion. tear
ing her hun So much that she sank
within seven minutes.
THREE AMERICANS ON BOARD.
There were ut least three Americans
on board tina California; negro fire
man and two children of naturalized
American. These last two children,
with their mother, We're among th5 Al
persons who were lost.
lt sdIlic as 10 lack OF
warning and of Americans being
aboard obtained in the case of the
steamer Turino. Embassy information
today indicated that two members of
this vessels crew were American cit
zens.
Not only were the cases Of the Cali
fornia and tho Turlno cited as ex-
.remes of German 'frightfulness" but
he complete story of the attack by tho
ierman submarine on lifeboats carry
ng the Eavestone's survivors was be-
ieNed to give true intention of the ut
er disregard of all principles Of in
irrational law and the common law
II humanity animating Germany.
TO COMBAT MENACE.
Satisfaction is generally expressed
iere at the measures which have been
AIKEN by the admiralty to combat the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
Bernstorf Will Use His Efforts
to Prevent Declaration Of War

Washington, Feb. }. - Count Won
Bernstorff, relegated, from ambassador
to private citizen when President wiz
son broke diplomatic relations with
Germany. is looked upon by many off,
Gals as the factor most likely to pre-
If this is possible before an overt act
Is committed.
Il was learned on good authority here
today that Won Bernstorff, Immediately
upon his return to Berlin, will resume
his efforts to restore the friendly rela-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
NEGRO KILLED on GERMANS SPIRIT
STEAMER TURING BROKEN BY NEWS
BRITISH SUBJECTOF GRAVE DANGER
Prospects Of Having Amer
lea as an Enemy Has Had
Bad Effect on Men in the
Trenches in France.

With the British Armies in the Field
Feb. 9.-The German troops cup OF
pessimism is overlooking at the pos
sibility of the United States entering
the war, British officers declare. There
is noticeable encouragement to be
noticed in the attitude of recently TAX
en- German prisoners. Their general
viewpoint is-"whats the use 2"
These prisoners declare that news of
Americas break with their government
filtered through to the front very slow
ly without any details beyond the bare
announcement.
GERMAN SPIRIT WANING.
British officers declare the German
spirit is steadily waning. The evac-
uation of Grandocourt without any
fighting by them is a surprising ex-
ample of this sort of decreasing morale.
British forces are now astride the
Ancre and are steadily pushing on
toward Miramont. Since Tuesday they
have taken 1900 yards of German held
territory with u considerable number
of prisoners and against remarkably
little opposition.
A year ago the Germans would have
disputed bloodily such an attempt by
British forces.
LAUNDERING TELLS HEAVILY.
Almost all prisoners admit the Ger
man spirit is much lower than form
ery, officers declare. The British
system Of continuance raids, the policy
of sudden attacks ut unexpected times
and places-cach one different in style
and execution-and the continual ham
mering away of British artillery have
all told heavily on the Germans. Then
came the prospect of America entering
with the allies.
German wireless dispatches recently
claimed the re- taking of the PusieuX
trench which the British charge by
moonlight last Saturday. This posi-
ton is on a slope dominating Grande-
court.
The evacuation Of Grandecourt is
an answer to these wireless claims.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
QUICK LEGISLATION
NOW THE PROGRAM
Bills to Be Rushed Through
Before the international
Situation Takes a Change
for the Worse-Fourteen
Have Already Been Re-
ported Out of Committee.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Seventeen bills
ed States and to safeguard it against
foreign conspirators in case of war are
| today pending before the house and
senate.
Fourteen have been reported out by
the senate judiciary committee. Sew
eral have been reported by the house
judiciary committee
Passage of all the bills will be rush
ed if the international situation takes
"a change for the worse. The bills are
LIST OF BILLS.
TO punish the impersonation of Of
ficials of foreign governments
To authorize issuance of search war
rants and to permit the detention of
private property.
70 prevent willful injury OF vessels
of foreign commerce in United States
waters.
TO empower the president to enforce
neutrality by Withholding clearance
papers of any vessels.
TO punish injury to the property of a
foreign government in the United
States.
MOVEMENT OF VESSELS.
To permit the president. when he
shall proclaim an emergency, to au-
thorize the secretary of the treasury
to draw up regulations governing the
movements of all foreign vessels. in
spcct them. place guards on them and
If necessary take full possession of
them.
To require sworn statements In adj
dition to manifests of vessels leaving
United states ports, as to the cargo
aboard.
TO regulate the issuance and use of
passports.
To prevent the fraudulent use of
government seals.
To amend penal laws so as to punish
participants in naval or military enter
prises against the United States or
i'll violation of its treaties.
To detain or seize munitions about
to be exported
TO regulate the conduct of interned
sailors and sailors of belligerent yes
sells in United States ports.
TO punish false statements given I'M
der oath which influences acts of con-
duct of foreign movements in disputes
with the United States. (This would |
cover false affidavits as were given
in the Lusitania case, regarding arm
aboard that liner)
To provide penalties up to life i'm I
prisonment for espionage. including
divulging defense secrets. (This is a I
revision of the existing general ship
ping bil.D
The bills mentioned have not been
reported out to the senate
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09

tons preserved by diplomacy for two
years.
According to American diplomats
who have returned from Germany, the
imperial government does not under.
stand the American point Of view. Won
Bernstorff. who has been in America
for many years, does.
With his knowledge of American life.
gained through long, close personal
touch here, and his Understanding Of
American ideals he is expected to be
of tremendous service to his govern
msnt--and to the United States-in
Strengthening out the existing serious
difficulties, officials believe.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
LIBERTY OF ACTION
RESERVED BY CHILE
Government Prepared to
Act in Case of Violation of
Its Rights-Peru Enters
Formal Protest Against
Sinking of the Lorton.

Buenos Aires, Feb. 9.-Brazi in
tends to sever relations with Ger
nary. following the example. of the
Cni'ed States, unless Berlin guarantees
there will be no damage inflicted on
Braz!Gan vessels or Brazilian interests,
according to a Rio de Janeiro dispatch
featured today by the Buenos Aires
Herald
The dispatch indicated that Brazil
no. OILY felt very strongly over the
German submarine blockade but over
reports that German vessels were re-
port off the coast of the state OF
l'arana. apparently using Brazilian
territorial waters and having secret
stations on Brazilian soil.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
OF POLICY A
VIOLATION OF NEUTRALITY

Santiago, Chile, Feb. acceptance
OF the German policy of unbridled sub
marine warfare would invalid Chile
neutrality, according to the declaration
made in Chile's note to Berlin replying
to the imperial government under-se
blockade announcement
The full text of Chile's protest was
not made public here today but it was
authoritatively stated that the gov
eminent reserves all liberty of action
in the event of violation Of its rights"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
MONEY FOR WARSHIpS.

Washington, Feb. 9.--The house rules
committee refused this afternoon to re-
port out rule making in order Chair
man Padsett's amendment to the navy
bill to give $15o,ooo,oOo for immediate
completion of warships. Two more
amendments Incorporated in the same
rule likewise were lost; one for ST.
ooo,ooo appropriation for buying basic
aeroplane patents and one giving the
president power to force precedence of
government work in private ship yards.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
NOTE DISPATCHED BERLIN
ALSO SENT AUSTRIA. HUNGARY

Rio Janeiro Feb. 9.-Brazil today du-
plicated to the Austro Hungarian gov
eminent the note which she has al
ready dispatched to Germany protest
ing against the Teutonic submarine
policy.
Although the text of the notes have
not yet been made public. it is known
Brazifs decision lot to accept Berin's
view that her own situation permits
abandonment OF international laws Is
expressed in firm phrases.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
FIGHTING TAR OF
NAVY WANTS BACK

Chicago, Feb. 9.-The Fightingest
Tar" in the navy today sought to re-
enlist at the recruiting station here
He is Jack Harvey. SO, who retired in
1904 after 81 years Of continuous serv-
ice. He serve on 80 ships and was
with Fighting Bob Evans in the
Spanish American war and in the Box
er uprising in China.
II war is declared a special pro-
vision for Harvey's enlistment with
the rank of chief er-at-arms will
be sought of the navy department.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
A BRITISH SUBJECT.

Washington. Feb. 9.--Consul
Frost, Queenstown, reported Off
cially to the state department to-
day that George Washington,
negro. killed in the torpedoing of
the Turino yesterday. was born in
Alberta, Canada, and was appar-
entity British subject.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
CONSUL AND STAFF SUBJECT
TO DUTY ON THEIR RETURN

San Francisco. Feb. 9.-German
Consul General Erich Zoepffcl and
most Of his staff are en- route to New
York today, to sail for Germany on
the Frederik VIII. All the men In
the party are liable for military serv-
ice when they reach the fatherland.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
DRINA NOT VICTIM
OF GERMAN RAIDER

New York, FEB. 9.-Officials of the
Royal Mail Steam Packet company in
this city. today denied the steamer
Drina was among the victims of the
German commerce raider in the South
Atlantic.
cablegram from London announcing
the safe arrival there of the Drina
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
BOMBS DROPPED ON
CITIES IN FRANCE

Paris. Feb 9.-Enemy aviator drop
ped bombs on French positions and
cities in the region of Dunkirk. killing
four civilians, the official report said
today.
The only fighting activity mentioned
in the statement was repulse Of enemy
attacks east Of the Mouse. in the re-
gion of Vaux Les Palameix.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
FlOATED THE GERMAN FLAG;
MAY NOW LOSE POSITION

Chicago, Feb. Carl Alfred Melt
ger, chief school gardener, is slated for
dismissal by the school board il the
charge that he floated a German flag
over his home when President Wilson
severed relations with Germany, is
substantiated. Meltzer earned the So
briquet OF Kaiser Meltzer" by wear
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
TO TAKE NO CHANCES.

New York, Feb. e.-Offioiais Of the
Scandinavian American line today de.
elared the steamship Frederik VII, on
which Count Won Bernstorff expects to
sail for Germany, will not be released
for sailing until guarantees Of her safe
ty have been received in Copenhagen
from the American, French. British and
German governments. "We will take
absolutely no chances with our shirs
on the high seas" it was stated.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
TO GIVE PRESIDENT
THE AUTHORITY TO
TAKE OVER ROADS

Washington. Feb. 9.-The president
is empowered in time of national emer-
gency to commander the railroads Of
the United States for military pur-
poses" in bill reported favorabiy to
the senate today. by the interstate
commerce committee
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
FOR SHIPPING BOARD.

Washington, Feb. raymond B.
stevens. of Landorff, y. f., former
member of congress, was today nomin-
ated by President Wilson to be mem
Der of the United States shipping
board, taking the place OF Bernard
Bakcr Of Baltimore. who resigned
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
MILITARY ESCORT
WILL BE PROVIDED
Announcement That Ameri-
cans Would Not Be De-
tanned Longer After Word
Was Received That Safe
Conduct Had Been Grant
ed Bernstorff.
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EXPLANATION ASKED
BY THE UNITED STATES

: BY THE UNITED STATES
: Washington, Feb. 9.-The
: state department has asked
: Germany why departure of Ann
bassador Gerard from Berlin
: was delayed.
: This action was taken through
: the Swiss minister. Secretary
Lansing expressed himself as
: doubtful if Germany intention
: ally held Gerard.
While United Press dis
: patch said Gerard would leave
Saturday, the department has
not been notified of this off
ciaIIy.
81 am very loath to believe
that the German government is
Intentionally OBTAINING Mr.. Ger
ard in Berlin on any excuse
whatsoever" Secretary Lansing
: said today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
INDIANA WILL BE DRY.

Indianapolis. Ind. Feb. Ex-Governor
Goodrich today signed the Wright
prohibition bill which will make In
diana dry in April, 1918.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
URUGUAY RECOGNIZES THE
JUSTICE OF u S. POSITION

MonteVideo, Uruguay, Feb. 9.-Uru-
quay agrees with the United States
that neutrals cannot recognize Ger
many's unrestricted submarine pol
ICY" A note strongly stating this po-
sition and "reserving Uruguays right
to act against actions contrary to the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09

BY CARL ". ACkERMAN.

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Berlin. Feb. 9.-Ali prep
arations for departure from
Berlin of American Ambas-
sador Gerard, his staff.
American Red Cross Off
cials and consular officials,
were completed today.
\ special train, in two sec
tons, will probably leave
Berlin tomorrow Saturday.
for Bernc. On that same day
the Spanish ambassador in
Berlin will formally begin
representation of American
interests III Germany.
Arrangement for this last step in the
severance Of diplomatic relations be-
tween America and Germany were
made at a conference which Gerard
held Thursday afternoon with Count
MontgeIas of the imperial foreign Of
flee.
CORRESPONDENT TO LEAVE.
Count Montgclas caleS al the en-
hassy and had lengthy talk with
Gerard. It was then that the Amcr-
can was formally told that he could
depart. Prior to this Gerard had re-
cciVed word through the United Press
that the German government would
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
GREW CONFIDENTIAL
OVER CUPS; MUST GO
BACK TO HIS CELL,

Chicago, Feb. 9.-The world hasn't
changed much since 1892
George Mears, 81, trusty life tcrmar
at the Joliet pclitentiary. saved 500
from his earnings as a trusty. Then
he escaped and rode freight train to
Chicago.
tie was lonesome. Making his wav
TO Il saloon, he bought several drinks
Tor Young fellow he met a. the bar.
lie grew confidential and told his story.
Ihc latter went TO phone a friend. :,
Five minutes later the police took
Mears in charge
His 500 waI gone. So was his
."fricnd."
But % years behind stone and steel
walls have changed Mears. They were
booking miserable, shaking tramp at
the station VIII N he got there.
The life termer took off the new
oVercoat he'd bought and gave it to the
DO I'm going back where | won't
need it," he said
cag"; Mrs, John Murphy and daugh-
ter, Marguerite. of Chicago.
Going home troute unspecified) DR..
ALBEIT H. Roller, Chicago; DIR. c. O.
Luginbuhl Chicago; Carl Lueteka
Austin, Tex
Going to Switzerland-Dr. MarodiI
Milwaukee.
Gong to Eopenhagen--Carl Berg and
family, New York
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
BULGARIA SENDS "WARNlNG."

BULGARIA SENDS WARNING"
Amsterdam, Fob. 9.-BuIgaria has
warned the United States that she
will support Germany in any event
uality," according to the Berlin cor.
respondent Of tho Cologne Gazette,
quoted in dispatches received here to-
day.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09

CONTINUED on Page Three.)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09

Arrangement for this last step in the
severance of diplomatic relations be-
tween America and Germany were
made at a conference which Gerard
held Thursday afternoon with Count
Montgelas of the imperial foreign Of
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-09
TO COMBAT MENACE.

satisfaction is generally expressed
here at the measures which have been
taken by the admiralty to combat the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

In progress, at any rate on the west
front, since the beginning of April.
1t has been becoming more accelerated
week by week, indeed day by day.
Recent and present events are the in
dications of II, and cannot nationally
be interpreted In any other way. The
range of an offensive is not measured
by the ground 1t happens to cover,
but by its obiectives, and II these OBJ
lectives apply to the whole of n vast
battle. like that in France-for the
White Sheet ridge operations are an
integral part of the battle-and to the
issue of n campaign, the range is
about as long rs can well be imagined
II is missing the point to measure the
effect OF an operation OF this kind in
yards.
I'm truth the real progress of the
battle In France lies in the steady
elimination of the element of uncer-
tainty from the issue. The kaiser. in
a lately reported speech to division
Of his guards. is said to have spoken
about breaking the allies will to carry
expressed his fixed resolve. But to
have a fixed resolve Is one thing, ana
10 command the means of giving eff
feet to II quite another. The kaiser
IL doubtless quite aware that modern
mass armies are melted down into
disorga rization. and therefore into
powerlcssness by shocks. But, unless
grossly m!sled, he can hardly fail
also to be aware that II is his own
forces that arc enduring the shocks"
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mot HALF BAD IN PRISON.
SuffraSist Describes Her Stay in the
Washington Jail.

Miss Margaret Fay Whittemore has
returned from little fitting expedi-
ton down Washington way says the
Detroit News.
With ten other suffragists and
numerous feminine offenders she
having been found guilty OF helping to
lawn which spent Its time tramping
down the crocus beds and hooting at
the banners borne by the suffragsts.
Miss Whittemore is not indignant
and there is decided tendency on her
part to assume a forgive them for
they know not what they do" atti-
tude.
WAS It regular jaii?" demanded
Miss Whittemore's visitor.
"Yes, indeed. There were rats. I
didn't see them but n big negress told
us in the middle of the night that we
needn't be afraid because they were
tame rats"
well. what did you do in Jail ?"
Nothing much. one of us sang.
And we dressed each morning as
usual
Powdered ?"
surely Why, not? We"-her
voice became confidential-"had our
tooth brushes and suitcases with our
toilet articles, and it wasn't half bad p"
And did you care for the salt pork
and the beans and--''
"Oh, We didn't eat it. We had our
meals sent in"
"Well with powder and toilet ar
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Thot Hopeless Once.
Too much emphasis is placed by
public opinion on the capture OF
ground in fighting. the results OF
which should be estimated instead in
terms of relative casualties and ex-
penditure Of ammunition, But there
are exceptions to all general rules and
the Wytschaete ridge is one of them.
Many times | have watched ii hope
lessly in the past, with very little con-
fidence that any troops in the world
could ever hope to seize II and unbar
the gate into Belgium. There are
three other positions. and only three,
that were vital bastions OF the origi-
nal German defense system on the
British front. They are La Bassee
ridge, fifteen miles to the south OF
Messines, Vimy ridge, fifteen miles
south OF La Bassee. and the Albert
ridge, twenty-five miles south of Vimy.
All were hard nuts to craek-indeed
uncrackable In the opinion of many
good judges in the early part Of 1916.
The Albert ridge was taken, In July
and August 1915, after the most ter
rible fighting OF the whole Somme
campaign. Vimy fell to the Cana
dians In April last, and now Wyts-
chaete, the white sheet" of the Tom
mics, has gone. La Bassee alone re-
mains. When its turn comes, the
British army by the occupation of
these four ridges will have completely
turned the tables on the Germans who
for more than two years enjoyed n
monopoly OF the high ground and the
observation at the critical points on
the front.
Whole Front.
An attempt to explain the tremend-
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ture Of "Wkite Sheet Crun1beS Whole German Front

ticles "a tooth brushes and hotel
meals 4 vocalist and front page
stories in the newspapers and sym
pathy and lots OF letters to read and
kilograms of cheer up the worst Is
yet to come variety. your going to
Jail wasn't much more than an ad-
venture In novelty land?"
"Oh, not an adventure. Just an
example OF the unjustness and the
stupidity that are the greatest ioes
to the obtaining of the rights of our
scX---" Miss Whittemore began. and
for ten minutes the principles of suf-
fragism were dangled, dragged. waved,
elevated, dlscoursed analyzed, in
spocted. adored. eXtolled. explained
and demanded.
Miss Whittemore announced firmly
that her life-blood was at the service
of "thc cause"
And she didn't even except picket
ing when she said IT,