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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10

formal statement to press representa- lives, sis- that the government will pro- tect the rights of Americans to the freedom of the seas.
 The publication of details can serve no good purpose and might jeopardize human life"
 MT. Daniels has determined not to reveal any of the departments plans for carrying out the policy ordered by President Wilson. He previously has stated, however, that the navy is pre- pared with guns, ammunition, gun crews and all other necessary equip ment or personnel to carry out the in structfons.
 Navy yard commandants will super intend the actual installation of guns on merchant craft. The rifles, ammu- milton, mounts, range finders and other accessories are already stored at the yards. They range from heavy six rifles to three-inch weapons and small CT guns. The number of guns to go on each ship, the personnel selected from the active list of the navy or from the reserve to handle the guns, the time of sailing or the names of ships that have been armed will not be disclosed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
Bitter Fighting l in Champagne
FRENCH ARE wTHsTANDlNe
 GERMAN ATTACKS.
NEITHER SIDE GAINED
Nine Raids Were Made by the Ger
 mans Against the British in Trenoh- es North of WuIvershenn.

Bitter fighting has taken place in
 Champagne, with the French with
 standing German attacks and taking
 further trenches, says the latest
 tween Butte du Mesnil and Maisons de
 Champagne, French troops took pris-
 oners and made further gains north of the road running between the two places. The number of Germans taken
 by the French in the past two days in
 this region now totals ITO.
 Violent Attacks by Germans. Three violent attacks were launched by the Germans in the Maisons de Champagne sector. The German ef- forts failed, Paris says, and the att tackers left many dead on the ground. The French attack Thursday, it is an- nounced, included the blowing up of German works on a front of 1,5OO me-
 tres to depth of 600 to 800 metres. Ground Gained, Later Lost. German trenches on Height 1s5 and
 at Maisons de Champagne. Berlin re- ports, were entered by the French in
 thcjr attacks. but the positions later were regained except for farm near
 Height 1855. Increased artillery action in the Champagne region is also an-
 nounced by Berlin.
 Nine Raids.
 Elsewhere on the western front there
 have been raids by French. British and German troops. Nine raids, London says, were made by the Germans against British trenches north of Wulverghem. between Armentieres and Ypres, a Berlin says 37 prisoners and two machine guns were captured in this region. London reports the cap- ture of some prisoners from the Ger man raiders and a successful British raid south of Biac11es. Colder weather again has returned to the western front accompanied by gales and snow,
 and is interfering with operations on Q large scale.
 Teutons Take Russian Position. Six hundred prisoners were taken by
 Austro German forces in a .nattack on Russian positions between the Trotus and Uzul valleys. in western Moldavia,. Petrograd says that three heights were taken by the attackers and adds that the Russians are making counter attacks.
 There -i1as- been -fio -llnarired' activity Tn the other fields. Petrograd reports
 some Russian activity north of Erzin- gan, in Armenia, and an advance
 southwest of. SalsIkiz, In Persia, tow ards the Turkish border. h
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
CUBAN REBELS MAY ATTACK
 U. s. SAILORS AT SANTIAGO.
Rebels Are Said to Have Turned Back
 After Leaving the City.

Washington, March g. = American marines and blueJaclzets occupying Santiago, recently the stronghold of the Cuban revolutionists, appear from latest navy department despatches to be facing the possibility of an attack by the rebel bands waging guerilla warfare in the city's suburbs.
 The despatches, apparently several hours behind the developments, said the rebels had turned back after nee- ing the city and were doing consider able damage around the outskirts in movement which showed some signs of developing general attack. A body of Cuban government troops under Colonel Betancourt was reported on it's way to Santiago to reinforce the small government garrison, how ever, and many officials believed tho rebels would stay out of the oity proper and avoid any clash with tho Americans. It was the word that the marines and bluejacoets had come ashore and that Colonel Betancourt was marching up from Havana, Rc- cording to the navy's advices which convinced the rebel leaders that the city might become trap and prectp1- tated their flight.
 Although the loss of Santiago is re- garded here as marking the collapse of the revolution, it is realized that a In otlying sections may make serious trouble for the government command CTS.
 The marines and bluejackets landed from the cruiser Olympia. the mine layer San Francisco and the eunboat Petrel to protect American interests number about 500.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
l GERMANY HAS SPOKEN ITS
 LAST WORD TO UNITED STATES
Zimmerman Declares Decision is Now in President Wilson's Hands.

Amsterdam. via London. March g. 9.30 D. m-Dutch newspapers publish the following statement made by Dr. Alfred Zimmerman. the German for eign secretary. to a representative of a Budapest newspaper:
 "As far as the United States is concerned, we have spoken our last word and the decision is in Presi- dent Wilson's hands.
 we are determined to carry through the submarine war to the end. The results of unrestricted submarine war thus far have been very satfs- factory.
 "As to peace. may say that despite the Sefusa1 of our peace offer Germany stin stands by the words of the imperial chancellor and Is prepar- ed to place herself at the head of an alliance for the maintenance of the worlds peace.
 "As to European neutrals, believe there will be no change in their pres ent relations with us 1n the course of the war. Neutral ship owners should give up their trade with England. They have made enough money and can afford to bear the loss of Eng fish trade. They will soon recognize that 1t Is to their interests to keep their ships at home 30 that they may use them to the best advautage after the war"
 Dr. Zimmerman added that the mil itary situation is entirely satisfactory to Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
HE'LL GATE BRIDGE
 DEDICATED YESTERDAY,
With New York Connecting Railway
 It Cost $27, 100000.

New York. March 9.-The New York Connecting Railway and its Hell Gate bridge, built at a cost of S27, 900, 900. to connect the lines of the Pennsylvania and New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroads, were dedicated today preparatory to the opening of regular service. The simple dedicatory cere- monies were conducted by Samuel Req. president of the Pennsylvania.
 The purpose of the new line is to make possible through service from all points in New England and the eastern provinces of Canada to the south and west. The first train oper- ated over the new line ran today from the Pennsylvania station in this city through the East river tubes, over the connecting railway to the New Haven junction in Bronx borough.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
EMPEROR WILLIAM coNDoLEs
 WITH COUNTESS ZEPPELIN
Reiterates That the Count Was One of the Greatest Sons of the Fath- eriand.

Amsterdam, March g. via London, 6.35 p. m--Emperor William. says a Berlin despatch. has sent the follow ing telegram of condolences to Countess Zeppelin:
 With deep regret have just learn ed of the death of your husband. Gen. eral of Cavalry Count Zeppelin. l personally feel most painfully the death of this cellent man, dis tingtljshed by rare gifts of genius and of the heart. The whole German people stands with me at the bier of one of the greatest sons of the Fath- erland.
 Tn the tenacious, indefatig gable struggle for the mastery of the air he experienced successes which made his name immortal far across the frontiers of the empire - around the entire world. Called away in the midst of this gigantic war in which he so energetfcal1y co-operated in combating our enemies. it was un- fortunately not given to him person. ally to participate in the end of the fight, but his work will be continued in his spirit by the army and the navy.
 The Almighty may console you and your family in the great sorrow for the deceased. whose fame is inn mortal. The memory of him will all ways remain sublime and dear to me.
 't(Signed.) WILHELM"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
LEADERS OF BOTH PARTIES
 OPPOSE PRESIDENTS ACTION
Feeling That Congress Should Be in Session to Meet Any Emergency.

Washington, March sLeaders of both parties in congress greeted with approval President Wilson's call for a special session on April 16.
 In the closing days of the last se- sion there were many expressions in the senate and house of the belief that the president could not do otherwise than issue the call and the only doubt that has existed was about the date of the new session. There has been feeling evident, particularly in the senate and held by republicans only to a stronger degree than by their democratic colleagues, that congress should be in Washington when the president takes any step further in the German sitoation.
 The length of the special session. the legislation it will enact and the de- bates that may mark it's progress will depend largely on three factors-just what the president expects in the shape of legislation, what results from the arming of American merchant ships against German submarines and the way the new house of representa- tives conducts itself with it's evenly balanced membership.
 The democrats control the new sem ate by 12 votes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
EFFORT TO FACILITATE
 MOVEMENT or LUMBER
From Southern states to Points nsthe II East and North.

Philadelphia, March s-Jn an effort to facilitate the movement of lumber and forest products from southern states to points in the east and north, "a special lumber conference commit tee has been established at Norfolk, Va, it was announced by the Penn sylvania Railroad company here to- night. The action was taken after a series of conferences between officers of the Pennsylvania, and railroads of the south over whose lines much of the lumber traffic passes.
 ! The committee virtually will act as a clearing house in handling applica- tions for special modified tions of em- bargoes against domestsc lumber and forest product shipments which the eastern railroads established on Jan 30 on account of the general conge stion and car shortage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10

bureau to insure American ships was increaosed to SIS, 100000.
 Places issue of War on Germany.
 Armed neutrality is expected to re- move the practical blockade of Aneri- can ports and place the issue of event. attack upon an armed American ves- sel will precipitate a night if the ship gets sight of the submarine and an unwarned attack would be regarded by the United States as an act of war.
 Germany and Austria both have de- clared armed merchantmen war ves- sells. These declarations were based largely, however, upon the charge that British merchant ships used their ar mament offensively and it remains to be seen whether Germany will so class and treat American craft with defensive arms.
 Germany's Policy Not Clear.
 Germany's exact policy towards American vessels sailing through the war zone since it's proclamation Feb ing to the fact that less than dozen such voyages have been made and it is possible that all the vessels that escaped succeeded in avoiding the submarines entirely. It has been sug- gested that Germany probably issued instructions to her commanders not to sink American ships without every precaution for those On board, as a
 
 the war. The ruthless destruction Of passenger 1iners--lilxe the California and the Laconia. however, is feH here to render this belief improbable.
 Effect on Nentrais Awaited.
 The effect of Americas action upon other neutral nations will be awaited with keen interest. Vessels of those countries. too, have been heading to port through terror of the German menace.
 The throttlins of neutral shipping both British and German experts have stated to be the most aerious result of the German campaign to date and to have exceeded in effect the actual amount of tonnage destroyed. Sew era1 German authorities have indi- cated that so long as they could ter their attrition on British shipping, the eventual starvation of England was certain.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
100000 BUSHELS OF GRAIN
 WAS BURNED IN DETROIT
investigation Has Been Begun by
 United States District Attorney.

Detroit, Mich, March 9-Investiga- tion of the cause of the spectacular fire which destroyed the million bush el grain elevator of the Detroit Ele- vator. company here today with the loss of 100000 bushels of wheat, corn and rye. mostly Tor export, was be- gun by United States District Attor- ney John E. Kinnane late today MT. Kinnane announced that he would push the investigation on rumors that the elevator had been fired, to deter mine whether there had been a vio- lation of American neutrality.
 Estimates of the loss were placed today at more than $1,000.000. The firms using the elevator were the Commercial Milling company, the Caughey-ossman Company and the Swift Grain company.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
THREE STORY BLOCK
 BURNED IN NAUGATUcK
All of the Occupants of the Tene-
 ments Got Out Uninjured.

Naugatuck, Conn. March g. = A three story business and tenement block in the center of the town was burned tonight and an adjoining build ing considerably. damaged by the fire and water. causing total loss esti- mated at about $20.oo0. The burned building was owned by Philip Rubin. Three stores were on the street floor, one was saloon. another barber shop and the third was unoccupied. The upper floors had apartments for got out uninjured. The cause of the f1re is not known.
 During the fire it was necessary to put out the electric lights in that part of the town and trolley traffic through the streets was held up for three house.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
BRITISH STEAMER ORDERED
 TO CHANGE HER COURSE
To Have an American Woman Passen-
 ger Searched at Bermuda.

New York. March 9.-The British admiralty ordered the British steamer Vauban. bound for this city from course and stop at Bermuda. where women agents of the government boarded the ship and searched Mrs. J. V. Zink. an American, passengers assert, when the vessel arrived here today.
 Mrs. Zink was forced to surrender packet of papers. She was searched despite her own protests ard those of other Americans. Mrs. Zink Is the wife of an American drug salesman who is now in South America
 Captain Cadogan of the vauban confirmed the story except as it re- lated to the removal of the papers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
MEETING OF NAVAL
 TRAINING ASSOCIATION
Masters, Mates and Pilots From New
 London and Other cltles.

New York. March g. Masters mates and pilot associations of this city, New London, Bridgeport. Ai- bany, Kingston. New Haven and oth- CT cities were represented today at a meeting here of the executive com mittee of the Naval Training asO- citation. Owners of ocean and ooast- wise shipping, stationary flremen, en- engineers marine cooks and stew ards, the International Seamen'H Union and the Marine Firennen and Transport Workers Union also were represented. An the men present expressed their willingness to fogtoF enrolment for coaSt deeeumn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
the Isle of Wight. The official an


 Premier Botha stated to the South African parliament today that the transport Mendi, carrying the last batch of the South African native la borers' contingent (the rest of whom were landed safely in France), collided with another vessel en route from England to Havre and sank in 25 min utes. The collision occurred off the Isle of Wight on Feb. 21. The escorts sea earchlight could not penetrate the fog, but the survivors were rescued by passing vessels. Twelve European of ficers and 191 natives were saved. Ten Europeans and SIS natives were lost. Difficulty in obtaining authentic infor- nation caused the delay in making the announcement public"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
AMERICANS RESIDENT IN
 SWITZERLAND WORRYING
Because of Effect Submarine BIoeIeads
 Will Have on Mails.

Berne. via Paris. March 3, a.21 P. m. -Americans resident in Swltzcr' and who have been worrying s.ncs the Cfer- man submarine blockade declaration how to communicate hy letter with the announcement from the SWiaH postal authorities that until further notice mail for New York will bu acc cepted for transmission by way of France and Spain if marked '0ia s3ars celona," via Spain, or for Spanish ships. Such letters will be forwa r,ied from Switzerland once a month for transportation to the United States on steamers leaving Barcsiona.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
|Sailings of Ships
 to be Kept Secret
NEWSPAPERS ARE REQUESTED
 TO SUPPRESS PUBLICATION.
MATTER OF PRECAUTION
Secretary Daniels Also Asks Gable Companies to Refrain from Trans. mission. of Information.

Washington, March s.-Lacizing legal authority to establish general censor ship .ne administration tonight ap- pealed to the patriotism of the coun- try's newspapers and cable companies to suppress publication and transmits sion of information about the move ments of American merchant craft, now to be armed against German submarines.
 The best news that readers can have" Secretary Daniels said in a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
THE AMERICAN TANKER
 LOUISIANA FLOATED
Stranded Of Ocean City, Md, Last
 Sunday.

Lewes, Del. March 9.-The American tanker Louisiana, which stranded off Ocean City, Md, Sunday, was f1oated today with the assistance of wreck ing steamer. Ten members of the crew of the coast guard cutter Yamacraw lost their lives Sunday night in going to the assistance of the Louisiana, and one member of the tanker's crew also was drowned.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
SANTIAGO UNDER PROTECTION
 OF AMERICAN SAILORS.
Leader of Liberal Forces, With His
 Troops, Has Left the City.

Santiago, Cuba. March e-Ada3or Rfgoberto Fernandez, leader o6 the Hb- eral forces. left Santiago last night with his troops and many ciyfnzAs. Before leaving he liberated all political prisoners. including Rodriguez Fuentes, the former governor, and other officials. The city continues peace6tH under the protection of American sailors.
 An engagement is reported to have occurred in the vicinity Of San Laris and many are said to have been killed and wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
GEORGE w. PERKINS BOUGHT eo,ooo BUSHELS MAINE POTATOES
To Sell Them in New York City at
 Cost or Less.

Boston, March s.-Ninety thousand bushels of Maine potatoes were bought through a Boston broker to- day. Mir. Perkins. as chairman of the New York food committee, will dis tribute the potatoes at that city at cost or less as emergency may re- Quire. The purchase price was said to have hee4 mora than 321G,o
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
Wild Storm in spain.

Paris, March g. 5.3o p. m-A des- patch to the Havas agency from Madrid says the storm continues throughout Spain. Nine ships broke from their anchorages at Algec.ras. One American schooner, the name of which is not given. and one British them sank Seven other vessels were driven shore.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
I628 Lost With British Transport
 WHICH SANK AFTER COLLISION ON FEB. 21. OFF ISLE OF WIGHT
WIGHT 
Transport Mendi Was Carrying South African Native Laborers, But Ten of Those Lost Were Europeans.

London, March g. 7.45 p. n.-The British transport Mendf, carrying South African native laborers, was sunk after a collision on Feb. 21, and 625 persons lost their lives.
 Ten Europeans.
 Ten of the persons lost were Euro peans, according to the announcement made today to the South African par Hament by General Louis Botha, the premier. The collision occurred off
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
Dutch Shipping Safe West of Den- mark.

The Hague, via London, March g, SIS D. m.-The Dutch government has been notified by Germany that from March 15 absolute safety can be as- sured for shipping through the North Sea channel west of Denmark, through which transatlantic tfafnc
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
Mrs, Walter J. MaranviiIe.

Springfield Mass, March 9.-AIrs. Elizabeth Shea, wife of Walter J. Maranville, shortstop of the Boston National league baseball club, died at a hospital in this city tonight after a short illness. Mrs. Maranv1lle was p years old MT. and Mrs. Maranville were married in November, 1914. Be- sides her husband, daughter, Eliza- beth survives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10

Dissolution Suit Againse U. 6. stssl.
 Washington. March e-The supreme court today began confederation of the federal diseoaution suit agasnst <he United States Steel corx3oratfon. fts subsidiaries and officers. Arxument will continue until next Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
10000 Bushels Grain Rurned.

Winnipeg, Man. March 9. The terminal elevator of the Northern Elevator company in this city, was destroyed by fire tonight. The ca pacity of the elevator was 10000 bushels and 1t was said to be full. The loss Is estimated at $160.000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
Briddes Under Police Guard.

New Haven. Conn. March 9.-The bridges. on the main highways con- meeting New Haven with it's out1y- ing districts and neighboring towns have been placed under police guard, 1t was learned tonight. The guard will be maintained day and night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
PRESIDENT WILSON ORDERS
 ARDIING OF AMERICAN SHIPS
CabIed Paragraphs

Britain Gets Gift From India.
 London, March g. 63o p. .m.-The Nizam of Hyderabad. ruler of the largest and most popu1ous of the in terna1 state of India, has sent to the government 100000 pounds for use in the ant1-submarine campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
British Governn,eut e-,,s,,<

British Government esysno NtIssat.
 Ottawa, Ont, March a-The Brifisd government is negotiating for the pur- chase of the entire 1917 wheat crop of Canada, 1t was announced here to- night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
And Has Issued Proclamation Calling an Extra
 Session of Congress to Meet April 16 LEADERS OF BOTH PARTIES APPROVE ACTION

Details of the Governments Armed Neutrality Plans for De lending the Merchant Marine Are Withheld Presidents Proclamation, Issued From Sick Bed, Sent Thrill Through the Senate-President Wilson's Action is Ez peced Remove the Practical Blockade of American Ports and Place the Issue of Eventual War Squarey Up Germany
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10

Hermert A. Meyer, of Ohio, was ap- pointed assistant to the secretary of the interior.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10

Exports from the port of New York on March were valued at $18,719, ,O69.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
OBITUARY.
Harrison w. Dowd.

winsted, Conn, March s.-Harrison W. Dowd, last of the old time stage drivers in this part of the state. died today, at his home here aged 76. He half a century ago drove stage be- tween New Boston and Winsted, and later between Collinsville and Hart ford
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10

The veener and bobbin mill of the Adirondack Wood Products Co.,, al Wells. N. Y, was destroyed by fire al a loss of $75,00O.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10

Banks at San Jose, Costa Rica, have united in a loan of s3,000 to the Gov ernment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
Condensed TeIegrams

The Carnegie Steel Go. has raised it's price of light steel rails $5 a ton
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10
Thorough and Profitable Service

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10

Gold to the amount of $500, 1000 wa withdrawn from the Sub Treasury fo shipment to Canada.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10

Secretary of War Baker is pIannins an inspection trip to all military posti of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-10

Nine hundred girls employed at the plant of Schwarzenbach & Huber, silk manufacturers, of Bayonne, N. J., went on strike.