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New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
SENATE TO ENDORSE
 PRESIDENTS ACTION
Approved of Severing Diple- matic Relations and Dis
 missing Won Bernstof.

Washington, Feb. 5.-A resolution endorsing President Wilson's action in severing diplomatic relations with Germany was introduced in the sen ate today by Senator Stone, chairman of the foreign relations committee, emphasizing particularly the presi- dents expressed desire to maintain peace.
 It cited severance of diplomatic re- lations with Germany and concluded by declaring That the senate ap proves the action taken by the presi- dent as set forth in his address to con- gress.''
 He requested that the resolution go over for a day and it was agreed to without debate.
 Republican senate leaders, among them Lewis, Gallinger and Shoot, were consulted and the republicans will support the endorsement.
 The text of the resolution follows:
 Whereas the president has. for the reasons stated in his address delivered to the congress in joint session on February 8, 1917, severed diplomatic relations with the imperial German government by the recall of the Amer ican ambassador at Berlin and by handing his passports to the German ambassador at Washington, and
 Whereas notwithstanding this sev- erance of diplomatic intercourse the president has expressed his desire to avoid conflict with the imperial gov ernment and
 Whereas the president declared in this said address that if an occa- sion should arise for further action in the premises on the part of the gov> ernment of the United States he would submit the matter to. congress and ask the authority of congress to use such measures as he might deem necessary for protection of American ships and people in the pursuance of their peaceful and legitimate errands on the high seas,
 Therefore. be it resolved by the senate that the senate approves the action taken by the president as set forth in his address delivered before the joint session of congress IS stated above.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
Extensive Damage Done on SeVen- teen Vessels Before Being
 Boarded by U. s. Officials
BRAZIL EXPECTED TO '
 BACK UNITED STATES
Marine Insurance Rates of American Steamers Put on Equal Footing With Those of Entente Shipping Henry Ford Offers Plant to Country Without Representations and Page in Conference
Page in Conference.

Manila, Feb. 5.-The naval au- thorities at 6 o'clock this evening seized the seventeen merchant ves- sels anchored in Manila bay. All the German crews were removed.
 Customs officials, assisted by navy experts, have discovered that every one of the seventeen ships have been extensively damaged.
 Naval guards were left on the ves- sels, Boats were sent to the German merchantmen, which were boarded one at a time. The American crews took off the Germans who were landed in the business district which was almost deserted at that hour. Squads of American police met the Germans as they were landed. The municipal authorities will care for the Germans who are without resources. The others will go free. American police are guarding the German con- sulate.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
Germany Will Not Change Tactics.

Germany Will Not Change Tactics.
 Berlin, Feb. 4, Via London, Feb >. Peaceful continuance of German American relations after the departure of the respective embassies at Wash lngton and here in the sense indicated by President Wilson in his address to congress appeals to be very slight, judging by all the information. some of the highest authenticity, gathered by The Associated Press in the course of the day.
 Germany, so The Associated Press was informed, resorted to this measure after the shameful rejection by the enemy powers of peace overtures and only after the fullest deliberation and as the imperative weapon in defense of it's threatened interests. Germany cannot relinquish this weapon--thc only one promising 8 speedy end to the war-reluctant as Germany was to take this step. The government had hoped that the United States would see it in this light and was and is ac- tuated by no animosity toward the United States in it's determination. Germany, therefore, so the high in formant of The Associated Press con- tinued, is very keenly disappointed and grieved by the terms of MT. Wilson's message, but the government cannot alter or modify the course upon which it has determined. This official added:
 "We can only hope and trust that American ships and American citizens will avoid the danger zones laid down in the German memorandum
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
Ford Offers Plant,

Washington, Feb. 5.-Henry Ford, manufacturer and pacifist, Announced here today that, in the event of war, he should place his factory at the dis posal of the government and operate it without profit.
 ''I stand with our president said MT. Ford in a formal statement, and in the event of a declaration of war will place our factory at the disposal of the United States government and will operate without one cent of profit. I will also contribute my own time and work harder than ever be- tore"
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
New England Coast Under Guard.

Boston, Feb. 5.-Every vulnerable point on the New England coast was under special or reinforced guard to- day. Cooperating with the federal authorities the several states have made effective a plan of precaution- ary preparation worked out in a gen. eral way when the relations between the United States and Germany be- come strained.
 In addition to the preparation at the ports. strategic points inland in cluding railway bridges, have been protected as have the munition fac tories and other large manufactures Many big manufacturing establish ments and ship building plants the latter including the Fore River Ship building corporation at Quincy, have
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New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
THE HAGUE EXPECTS RUSH
Preparations Being Made to Accom- modate Exodus of Americans From Germany and Austria Hungary.

The Hague, Feb. 4, via London, Feb. 5, 10:55 a. m.-The United States le- gation here was busy today preparing to cope with the expected rush of Am ericans from the territory of the Cen tral Powers. It is estimated that there are probably a thousand Americans scattered through Germany and Aus tria- Hungary. A large proportion of these undoubtedly will try to reach home through Denmark and Switzer- land, but several hundreds are looked for by this route. The legation is en- deaVOring to arrange for lodgings, which is difficult, as prices are high and rooms are far from plentiful.
 The practical cessation of shipping further complicates matters.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
President Wilson Maintains Hope Hos Will Be Prevented But All Machine
 Making Ready For Evenues Austria Reported Under Co
BOMB FOR MALONE

access to Mr. Malone was denied. He said that a statement would be given out later in the day. A report was current that the incident reported by MT. Malone occurred and that he had snuffed the fuse of the bomb with his fingers after finding it on the steps of his home.
 The bomb reported to have been planted in the custom house on Satur day was said to have been discovered in the room under MT. Malone's pri- vate office, in which he was at work at the time.,
 It was said that employees discov- cred and extinguished its sputtering fuse Secret service men were said to have been working on the case since that time but had been unable to find a cleW.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
Munitions Plants Guarded.

Philadelphia, Feb 5.-The tension created here by the crisis between the United States and Germany has result ed in a strengthening and tightening of guard lies about all government property and privately owned muni- tions plants.
 Plants of trem endOuS military i'm portance are located in and near this city, including the Frankfort and Schuylkill arsenals and the big arma- ment plants that are turning out thou sands of tons of war materials. All of these places were under heavy guard when the gates opened today. Govern ment agents are com mbining the lists of employees at all intuition plants to eliminate "undesirable."
 Cruisers Ready For Duty.
 City police, both in uniform and in civilian clothes, are on duty at the post offices, the customs house, the quar- termaster's department and two gov ernment arsenalS.
 Commandant Russell of the Phila- delphia. navy yard denied himself to every one but naval officers. The bat tleships Missouri and Minnesota and Cruiser Wisconsin are said to be vir- tually ready for scout duty The bat tleSn1p Onlo ana destroyer SpaululnS will be ready in a few days, it is said.
 A strong guard was being main tained today around the German lin CTS Rhaetia and Prinz Oskar, and the Austrian merchantmen Franconia, whose crews were ordered confined aboard the vessels by Collector of the Port Berry
 The Philadelphia military training corps, drawn from members of the DreXel Riddle Bible classes has of fered it's services in the event of war. Twelve thousand members of the Bible classes signified their willing ness to volunteer for war service. Y
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
Shipping Insurance at Maximum.

New York, Feb. 5.-For the first time since the beginning of the war, marine insurance rates on American ships were today placed on a level with those for ships c\ the Entente Allies. The rates were advanced, 1t was learned from underwriters, from the average of 2 to per cent. pre- vailing last week to 10 per cent the same rate which has been in force for some time on ships of Great Britain and France.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05

New York, Feb. 5.-Prior to the re- ceipt of the despatch from Washing ton that a bomb had been found under the steps of MT. Malone's home a report was current here that a bomb had been found in the customs house in MT. .Malone's office on Saturday This report and all knowledge of any attempt on MT. Ma1one's life were de- nied by deputy collector Stewardt, speaking for Malone.
 When his attention was called to the Washington despatch he still re- fused to give out any information and
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
Recruiting Campaign On.

Chicago, Feb. 5.-One hundred and fifty recruits from the Great Lakes naval training station invaded down. town Chicago today with placards and other information designed to swell enlistments in the navy. Men in uni form stationed at the principal elevat- ed railway stations of the city attract ed much attenion with the placards swung from their neck, some of which said: Enlist now' and others Men for the battleships"
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
NO WORD TO HULCOMR.

Hartford, Feb. 5.-1n a telephonic message from his home in Southlng- ton at 10 a. m. today Governor Hol- comb said he had received no further instructions from Washington, nor had he had any talk wiht the -adJutant general concerning the use ot the ha- toual guard in the present crlSls.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
Brazil to Back U. s.

London, Feb. 5.-Reuters Rio Ja- neiro correspondent says there is req son to believe the reply of the Bra xilsan, government to the German note resnecting naval warfare will be in harmony with the attitude of the United States.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
TO PROTECT GERMAN CONSUL.

Boston, Feb. Ex-Governor Mccall today assured Oswald Kunhardt, Ger man consul here that he would be af- forded every protection for himself and the consulate against any possi- hle attempt to injure him or to dam age the consulate property.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK.

London, Feb. 5, 5:16 p. m.-The British steamer Isle of Arran of 313 tons has been sunk by a sub marine, two of her crew being injured by gunfire. The British Eavestone also has been sunk and the captain and four members of the crew were killed says another agency announce ment.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
AUSTRIA'S ENDORSEMENT OF
 GERMANY IS BELIEVED HERE
Announcement of Dual Mon- archy's Adherence to Ally's Threat of Ruthless U-BOat Campaign Under Discus sf6n at Washington.

Washington, Feb. 5.-While officials refuse to admit that Austria's formal announcement of adhersion to Ger many's declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare had been received officially there is reason for believing it is now before the government and that appropriate action is being con- sidered,
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05

Washington, Feb. 5.-Grimly pairing, and with an air of conf1I that the nations course will be s immutably for it as Germany r} effective her announced measure unrestricted sea warfare, the J1 States government has begun a step that may be broken early od be long drawn out.
 Despite the severance of dipl@ ic relations with Germany, Pred Wilson believes his long struga} preserve the country's peace hal yet been lost. He still moi hositilities will be avoided, butt adding their voices to that of United States will be united, thd jor moral force of the world to pei peace in Europe.
 It has not been revealed whether any responses had from the suggestion to the neu presented with a notification o| low the example of tho United a and that pressure brought to bea] other neutrals would tend to en| war through the united pressure | whole neutral world.
 The president is known to bel hopeful that this new stroke for L if not immediately successful. VI least hasten the end of hostilitie
 With distance anxiety, cable wireless despatches bearing on newly announced warfare, are watched for the first indication American lives lost or ships sunk out warning.
 It now appears that the sinkil the Housatonic Saturday by su rine was not an illegal act, sine, carried contraband, a cargo of W warning was given and the { saved.
 American Sailors to Be Free
 Officials today heard with co erable satisfaction that Germany ordered the immediate release O American sailors taken from Bl ships by the German raiders in as demanded by the U States shortly before the seyerir relations. This action in some quarters as a dication Of 8 conciliatory attitud the part of Germany since forr that government had maintained men were legally prisoners of having accepted service on armed ligerent merchant vessels.
 The situation in regard to Al had not changed up to tooay al some quarters it was suggested the Austrian government might find it necessary to ratify forl the submarine policy of Germany in that event relations might be tinued letween the United States Austria.
 The state department is makin forts to get a guarantee of safs duct from the allied forces for Von Bernstorff, the German amh dor, to return to his country wit staff and preparations were | way to turn over affairs of the man embassy to the Swiss min The delay in receiving word Ambassador Gerard at Berlin he had received his passports was ready to go to some neutral ropean country or return United States was attributed to strict censorship in Germany- quests that German consilis m country be accorded full protS have been sent to governors of and territories by the state ds ment.
 Chapters of the Red Cross thr out the country today had { from national offices to prepar' ediatcly for relief work. Traf tation of Belgian relief supplies tenn porarily suspended. but the
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New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
RECEPTION ABANDONED

Washington, Feb. 5.--In line with the policy of abandoning public func- tions wherever possible President Wilson today cancelled the army and navy reception at the White House, set for tomorrow night. Pressure Of business was given as the official rea- son.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
MAY NOT TRANSFER SHIPS.

Washington Feb. 5.-President Wilson today issued proclamma ton under the authority of the recent shipping act, presenting American shipowners from transferring their vessels to any other registry.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
SAVES JAPANESE CREW.

Galveston, Tex, Feb. 5.-Captain Anderson of the Norwegian steamship Agereon who arrived here this morn ing from Gibraltar reports having picked up on January the captain and crew of forty men of the Japan csc steamship Chino Maru. The Chi no Maru had been sunk by submarine shell fire on January 4, according to members of the crew.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
Page and Balfour Confer.

London, Feb. 5, 3:2O p. m.-The American ambassador Walter H. Page had a prolonged interview this aft ernoon with Secretary Balfour. The Spanish am bassador also called at the foreign office.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
U. s. MAY NOT TAKE
 INTERNED VESSELS
Must First DenounCe Treaty Made
 With Germany in 1928 NO EXPERIMENT PROBABLE
Citizens of Both Countries Will Prob ably Be Permitted to Return Home in Safety-Gerard Coming by Way of Spain.

Washington, Feb 5.-The status of the Prussian-American treaty of 1928 is one of the first things President Wilson will have to decide as re- suit of breaking off diplomatic rela- tions with Germany.
 Originally negotiated and known as the treaty of 1779, all it's terms were included in the later treaty of 1928, when it expired by limitation.
 The United States considered the treaty obsolete and no American off, cial ever believed it's terms would be invoked until Germany suddenly took advantage of them when called upon to. settle for sinking the Amer ican sailing ship William P. Frye 1T the war. -- +.. .4 ....
 Examination of the terms Of the forgotten convention shows that contains provisions which, if permit. ted to stand, might prevent the Cmteo States from contisrating German war bound ships in American harbors IT case of war. It also contains the pro- vision for the departure of nationals from either country mentioned ir today's Berlin despatch.
 How the United States would re- gard a proposal for a special re-rat- ification of the treaty is not clear al this time. The impression prevails in some quarters that it might be more desirable to denounce the treaty than l to give it new force.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
PenReld Sees CZelnin.

Amsterdam via London, Feb. 5.-A Vienna telegram, says that the Aus Hungarian foreign minister, Count Czernin, has had an hours conference with the American Ambassador, Fred erick C. Penfield
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
Bernst0rff and Pa Numbering 1900 l Sail For Spain Fr Cuban Port--lnterl Vessels Safe FI
 Seizure
NO MODIFICATION OF ORDERS TO U-BOA

Berlin, Feb. 4, via Lond} Feb. 5, 9:15 d. m.-AccOrd1 to information obtained in ficial quarters there Is no prl pect of any modification of orders to submarines.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
HILL SUPPORTS WILSON
But P. Davis Oakley and Other Con-
 necticut Congressmcn Decline to Comment on Severance of Relations
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Especial to the Herald)
 Washington, Feb. 5-Commenting upon the breaking off of relations with Germany, Representative Hill of Connecticut said:
 1T an. very glad to be able to agree with the president and would further supplement it by insisting on the maintenance of neutral rights against all corners from whatever source"
 Representative Oakley did not care to comment upon the situation, nor did other members of the Connecticut delegation.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
GERMANS WORKING
 AT CANAL REMOVED
Eighty Other Teutons Taken From In termed Liners Being Brought to United States.

Colon, Feb. 5-Twenty Germans who have been removed from the working force on the Panama Canal. and about eighty other Germas will be sent to New York on the United States trans port Fitzpatrick, which sails today, her departure set for yesterday having been deferred a day.
 The remainder of the Germans are from the Hamburg-American steam CTS seized on Saturday by canal zone authorities.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05

Washington, Feb. 5.-Customs Col lector Malone at New York reported to the treasury department today that he had found a bomb under the steps of his home.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-05
Will Propose Rehabilitation

Berlin, Feb. 4, via London, Feb. 5.- United States Ambassador Gerard Hir- tually has decided to return to the United States from a Spanish port. The plan to have American interests taken over by the Brazilian minister has been abandoned and it is not known who will represent America in Berlin after MT. Gerards departure.
 The Associated Press learns author itatively that Germany will propose to Ambassador Gerard a special re- ratification of the Prussian-American treaties-of 1779 and 1872, allowing nationals, in case of war, nine months in which to settle their affairs and leave hostile countries. This step will be positively insured Americans in Germany and Germans in America against internment if hostilities break out and would prevent a precipitate exodus from either country, such as was general in Europe when the war broke out.
 Germany Will Observe Treaty.
 A representative of the foreign of flee pointed out to correspondent of the Associated Press that the an cient treaties between the United OCaCeS dHu were SC1ll III CllCcI and contained a clause contrary to the usual rule that they should not be invalidated by the outbreak of hos tilities. This official said that so far as he was informed Germany would hold to these treaties and that there would be no question of interning Americans in Germany in case of war.
 In official quarters there seemed to be an anxiety to reassure the few Americans still here on the question of internment. Several of these Americans are in a highly difficult position with no prospective means of returning to the United States except by the trans-Siberian railway or pos sbly by roundabout route through Switzerland to Spain and by Spanish steamers to Cuba. Scores of Amer jeans have applied since Wednesday for the necessary military permission
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FREE SPEECH FOR EXTREMISTS

It cannot be denied that people of pro- German sympathies have made us much use as they could of the pacitist movement It would be strange if they had not done so. The best causes are not free from misuse. The Christian religion has been the wars m history. The progress of democracy and liberty has been ac- eompanied by certain crimes com mitted in their names. But the ar- tempt to use a movement for private ment. If it did President Wilson would be to blame for the excesses for which certain reactionaries have found excuse in his action toward Germany. But no one does blame him for those eXcesses.
 The genuine pacifist leaders in the United States have conducted them- HViNNo NItll ioS elllS Gtllb lCl. David Starr Jordan, who Is our near est prominent neighbor among them, has unhesitating,y conceded the ne- cessity which forced MT. Wilson to miss the German ambassador. The pacifsts concurred for the most part with the principles of Mir. Wilson's speech of January 9, and have been 1 trying to help him carry them out They are no more dlsloyal to MT. Wilson than the republicans who voted for Mir. Hughes, and no more disloyal to their country than the democrats who voted to repeal the