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have discontinued sailings while await
ms, orders from their governments.
Cable advices received here say that
the Dutch government has provision
ally forbidden the sailings of all yes
sells from Holland. and that Denmark
has suggested that ship owners do not
permit their ships to leave port without
first consulting the government
The excitement caused by federal Of
ficials and the police in increasing the
guard that is watching the thirty-one
ships of Germany and Austria laid up in
the harbor subsided today. The authori-
ties announced that they could find no
evidence Of preparations to disable these
vessels or to make dash for the high
seas.
Army officers commanding the forts
that guard New York harbor have de-
tailed extra guards to the most impor-
tant batteries and stationed additional
sentinels to patrol the water front and
the country inland for some distance
from the fortifications. Maj. Gen. Wood
commanding the Department of the East
said. however. that no instructions to
this effect had been issued from his
headuuarterS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
U. S. Makes Public Second
Note of Germany Prepared
Before Presidents Speech

A second memorandum delivered We'd
nesday with the German note was made
public by the State Department last
night 1t differs in some respects from
the substance of the note itself. The
understanding is that 1t was prepared
at the German embassy on instructions
from Berlin prior to President Wilson's
peace address to the Senate and with
held then on account of the address
When Count Won Bernstorn received the
note and memorandum from Berlin he
decided to deliver with them the orig
inal document prepared by him.
The memorandum follows:
After bluntly refusing Germany's
peace offer the entente powers stated
In their note addressed to the Amer
lean government that they arc deter
mined to continue the war In order to
Continued on Second Fage.)
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put IL was oeciared tnat germany and
ner aihes would give up the campaign
OF ruthlessness snouid neutrais, acting
tosetheI. cause Ireat britain TO raise
her oiockade or snoufu there De peace
conference
AmpaSSaoorS Con1ef.
r, -
Ahe Hrse ael u SooHt Aarho"shi' tne
new Austrian ambassador, after installing
himself in his embassy here today. was
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~ noiu " ions iAeieiee Win Souhl
Won Bernstorn. II was said that Count
Tarnowskf would arrange to present
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''i' e1 e1eoel'iais " 1feeiuSne wilson rs
soon as possible.
The only note OF dissent from the
p.,
senefaA oPihioh thaI PRESIDENT wilson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
Not to Halt Belgian Relief.

According to Information given out
at headquarters Of the Belgian relief
commission, Germany's new naval pol
icy will not interfere with the passage
Of relief ships between this country
and Europe. Supplies will be sent. as
usual. on the strength of Germany's 9
previous agreement exempting vessels
of the commission from attack and
seizure. In the event of a break be-
tween Germany and the United States.
1t is stated, the commission is prepared
to withdraw the fifty Americans on its
staff in Belgium and northern France
and substitute workers from other
neutral countries, unless Germany
should permit Americans to continue
the work.
The commission has forty-two ships
under charter. Four of these are now
loading In United States ports. From
ten to fifteen are on the way to Rot
terdam and the others are bound from
Rotterdam to the United States. No
anxiety is expressed by officers OF the
commission for the safety of any Of
these vessels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
Ships Await Orders.

Axentk Of Dutch and Danish steamers
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As another day Of tension began opin-
ion was about even as to whether any
communication actually had been dis
patched to Berlin. There was no doubt
that Secretary Lansing yesterday had
urepared a document for President Will
son, but whether it had gone further
was not known.
There seemed to be no doubt, how
ever. that some communication had
gone to Ambassador Gerard. probably
warning him Of the steps the United
states felt compelled to take and Civ
ing him an opportunity. however linn
tied, to make some arrangements to al
levtate the possible hardshfps of Amer
leans in Germany. The government s
best information is that there are about
would be made to get them over the
line into Holland or into some OF the
other adjacent neutral countries.
The German embassy continued its
official silence, calmly prepared for the
break Count Won Bernstorf has said
privately he expects, but serenely con-
fident that the German governments
action, irrespective of the protests of
neutrals, will be the winning factor of
the war.
The entente embassies, fully expect
ing the United States to break with
Germany, seem to be confident that the
of little greater effectiveness than the
campaign which the entente govern
ments contend the German sub
marines have been waging all along
despite the pledges given in the Sussex
note. few more ships may be sunk,
they think, but they expect the British
navy to meet the new attack success
fully.
in the United States by the administra-
ton to prepare the country physically
for a break with first-class power,
which in history always has been FOL
lowed, sooner or later, by war, are be-
ing carried out secretly, but with expe-
ditfon 1t is officially denied that any
orders whatever have been given to
army. navy or coast guard, but there
are evidences that the agencies of the
government are ready to take any
steps necessary to follow a diploma tic
break
No Word Yet From Austria.
The state Department has made no
reply to the telegram from the Inter
national Mercantile Marine asking in
structions for movements of American
ships No announcement similar to
tiermany's has been received from
Austria.
There was no denying, however, that
Count Won Bernstorf fully expected the
action OF the United States TO be swift
and decisive. 1t became known that
several times during the last week he
had attempted to discourage Americans
from sailing for Europe. He has de-
oIined to write letters of Introduction
for friends and on other pretexts. with
out disclosing his knowledge of what
was about to happen, has done his best
TO discourage them from going to Eu-
rope.
t;ermany's view, as expressed here, is
that neutrals should not object to the
- N
have been unable to raise the British
eIocn2de. American ships vcnturing
into the barred zones, u frankly was
sgid, would be in danger Of being sunk,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
HOPED GERMANS
WILL WARN SHIPS
Senators Say Break May Be
Avoided if United States Yes
sci Is Not Destroyed.
MANY COUNSEL DELAY

The only hope held out by senators
today that a break would not come
with Germany over the newest subma-
rine declaration was that Germany
might still observe international law
and give warning to merchant vessels
appearing in the restricted zones before
sinking them.
It was pointed.out that Germany,
through her submarines, might be able
to attempt a real. and not a paper
blockade. and that if such was the case
the United States would not be justified
In breaking off relations with Germany.
unless there were violations of interna-
tional law in the conduct Of this block
ade.
Other Neutrals Might Break.
But should Germany sink an Ameri-
can vessel it was the general opinion
that break would follow between this
country and Germany. It WAS the be-
lief Of many of the senators that should
a break occur between this country and
Germany, and for this reason. other
neutral countries also would break
with Germany.
Some of the senator's retained their
optimism, saying that they did not be-
lieve that a break with Germany would
come. Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska,
Senator Shafroth of Nebraska, Senator
Lewis of Illinois all expressed this hope.
They maintained that they would not
believe that Germany actually intended
to sink American merchant vessels
without warning and unless they car
ried contraband of war.
Many Counsel Delay.
Many Of the senator's counseled de-
lay in severing diplomatic relations with
Germany until it has been learned just
what she intends to do. and even until
an overt act upon the part of that coun-
try. Little, they said. was to be accom-
plished by severing diplomatic relations
with Germany unless such action was to
be followed by a declaration Of war.
That the President would be entirely
justified in severing diplomatic relations
with Germany in the event that she re-
sumed ruthless submarine warfare was
the general opinion OF those VINO would
answer this question
'The President would be entirely JUS
titled in such course" said Senator
Walsh Of Montana, but would 1t be
advisable to do SO? 1t is matter of vast
moment TO LnlS peoplc. lHe uIedh hlHS
OF diplomatic relations may be followed
by war There is a question whether 1t
would not be better to attempt to settle
our difficulties through diplomatic
channels"
Sees Early Close of War.
An opinion expressed by. one repub-
Ican senator was to the effect that
Germany's decision to attempt sub
marine warfare of the kind described
in her note meant the early close of
the war.
II believe that it is the last desperate
effort of a nation that is hard pressed
and knows that defeat must come"
said this senator. Unless Germany is
| successful in this effort the end of the
war will follow soon"
Senator Stone of Missouri, chairman
of the foreign relations committee.
| reached Washington from st. Louis at
l o'clock today. He had an engagement
| to see the President at the White
House this afternoon.
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Senate to Meet Tonight.

The Senate agreed today to hold a
night session tonight from until II
o'clock to consider unopposed bills on
the calendar.
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Determined American Rights Shall
Not Be Sacrificed in Effort to
Stdrue Entente Allies.
STEPS TO PROTECT THE COAST
HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN TAKEN

Diplomatic relations with Germany have been
broken off, Count Won Bernstorff has been hand
ed his passports and Ambassador Gerard has
been ordered from Berlin.
In the ordinary intercourse of nations severance of
diplomatic relations is forerunner of declaration of
war; though there recorded instances where this step
has been taken without actual war having resulted.
Ambassador Gerard, of course will return from Ber-
lin and American interests in Germany will be placed in
the hands of the diplomatic representative of of the
few remaining neutral nations German interests in
Washington also will be placed in the hands of neutral
diplomat.
In advance of the taking Of this decisive step orders
had been issued calculated to safeguard the seapots of
the United States from sudden attack from any German
naval vessels which might be this side of the Atlantic
The prevailing view in Washington is that the next
move with Germany, and developments expected
come rapidly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-03
US. TRIES TO HALT
AL|ENLAND BILLS
Japan's Protest Against Those
Pending in Idaho and Ore
gon Considered Serious.
STATES ARE APPEALED TO

SALEM, Ore, February 2-Ore-
CONS anti-alien land bill was With
drawn from the legislature here to-
day by Senator George r.. Wilbur,
democrat, who introduced it, be-
handicap President Wilson with pos
sible Japanese complications during
the present international crisis.
Representations made by Japan to
the United States against the anti
alien land bills pending in the Idaho
and Oregon legislatures. although
made Informally through her embassy
here. are considered no less serious at
this critical juncture Of International
affairs than her protests against the
California laws four years ago.
Absolutely nothing has been permit
ted by the administration to become
public, until the protest was disclosed
by appeals to the Oregon and Idaho dele
cations in Congress to use their irtiuence
at home to prevent passage Of the bills
at this time.
The state of feeling in Japan, prob
ably much disturbed by the recent crisis
in the government, has been represent
ed to the State Department as being SO
serious that the Japanese statesmen
who wish to preserve friendly relations
with the United States fear the passage
of more legislation in this country d.
rected against their country may force
the situation at home beyond their con-
troll.
Protest Against Bills.
BOISE, Idaho, February 2-The State
Department at Washington. 1t became
known today. has sent kilograms to
members of the legislature and to Gov.
Moses Alexander. protesting against
legislature to bar subjects of Japan
from land ownership in this state.
The bill passed the house and is now
before. the judiciary committee of the
senate. Senator w. E. Borah, who is
in Washington, has already sent tele-
grams to the legislators and to Gov
Alexander. asking them not to embar-
rass the government at this time. In
telegram to the members of the Idaho
legislature Senator Borah said, in part:
'I am sending this at the earnest re-
quest OF the State Department. This
bill is causing the government deep
concern. I suggest that only for the
most substantial and imminent rea-
ment, particularly at this time In this
critical hour we ought not to exercise
out state rights unless the situation
compels us to do so.
Would Not Add to Task.
IT have taken the liberty to assure
the President that neither the Iegis-
lature nor the people of our state would
want to add to his task at this juno ,,
ture of our foreign affairs other than
for vital and controlling reasons"
The Idaho Daily Statesman, quoting
a telegram from Senator Borah, print
ed with his authorization. says:
Secretary Lansing and Mr.. Polk paid
a second call Thursday night at Sena- |
tor Borah's residence and represented
that Toxic fears the enactment OF such
at this time may SO In |
cense the Japanese people as to force |
the government in self-preservatfon 20 !
signify willingness to register by
force of arms Its protest against the ]
Idaho bill"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10
EVENING SCHOOLS
open NEXT WEEK

Augusta evening schools will open
next Monday at 100 o'clock. The or
ganizatlon Of the schools will he much
the same as in past years. There
will. however. he no school maintained
this year at the Smith building.
Glasses for girls and women who de-
sire To learn to read and write the
English language will lie organized at
the Webster school Elementary sew
ing and dressmaking classes will also
he conducted al the Webster school.
Glasses for men and boys in English
and other elementary school subjects
will he conducted at the Conv High
school building as usual. Al tho High
school building will also 10 the spe-
cial classes in commercial and other
vocational work
There will be two courses In book
keeping this year-elementary and ad-
vanced. and also in shorthand
Courses in typewriting, business Eng
iish, nenmanship. cooking. dressmak-
ing. mechanical drawing and free
hand drawina will also he offered to
men and women Of all ages
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE.
A Globe Trotting Prima Donna.

Cecilia Wright who sings the role
Of Peggy in Henry ". Savages
Have a Heart" company at the Au-
gusta Opera House, Thursday, oct. II.
is a much Travelled young lady and has
sang in nearly every country on the
globe.
She made an extensive concert tour
through Australia, from there she
cnt to New Guinea which is a three
weeks steamer trip. .ncountering nu-
merous exciting experiences. She Wis
tied cannihaI tribe, who intimated
that she was good enough to cat, but
. spared her whom she sang for them
under the protection Of a Gordon OF
| British naval officers.
She says, the most thrilling dav Of
my trip was spent on the Island Of
| Java where ] was the guest of the
sultan Of Djokja, whom l met through
| tho kind offices of the Dutch Gov
ernor Of the Island. was invited to
tn" Royal Palace. where | was Law
i"hly entertained and introduced to his
Royal HiGhness the Crown Prince
and the ten aittle Princesses, who
were far more beautiful than most
white girls. The Javanese rulers are
exceedingly wealthy and the LITTLE
Processes wore on their gorgeous six
robes diamonds as big as rlums.
l anne back by way Of San Francis
70 and made my first visit to New
York. whore 7 was fortunate in be-
ing able II sing for Mr. Savage. who
rave me 2 five Years contract like
| the atmosphere Of musical comedy, for
il al seems like jolly lark but am
| told that ny forte lies in moro amhi-
tious fields. in which Mr.. Savage CON
| curs-adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

DR.. and Mrs. L. L. Deliver and
daughter of Sewall street were at TIA
coma over the Weekend where they
were members of party of 50 which
was entertained by Mr. and Mrs
Henry f. Frost of Lewiston. The
event took place at the Frost bunga
low The Garden Of Allah. and rides
around the lake and short walks
through the woods nearby were en-
joyed. A big dinner was served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

The Woman's Baptist Missionary
Society will meet with Mrs. Fuller, 12o
state street, Thursday. Oct. II.
Leader. Mrs. Madison Bean. Subject,
our State Missions" 1t is hoped
there will be a large attendance. La
dies please come a little earlytso the
meeting can be opened promptly at 3
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10
70 THE PoLrCYHoLDERS OF
THE PRUDENTIAL
INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

Notice is hereby given that meeting Of tho
policyholders Of The Prudential Insurance
company OF America will be held at the Home
Office of said Company in the City of Newark.
New Jersey. on Monday. the third day Of De.
eember. 1917. at twelve o'clock noon, for the
purpose Of selectine sixteen persons to be
voted for by the poicyholders' Trustee a. mem
bers Of the Board of Directors At IRE snnn.I
election IL Directors Of the Company to be held
on the fourteenth day Of January, 1918.
At such meeting every policyholder Of the
Cofporaton who is OF the age of twenty-one
years or upwards and whose policy bas he.n II
force for at least one year last past shall be en-
oted to cast one vote in persop or by prnYy.
FORREST r. DRYDEN, president
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

Miss Elizabeth Mason. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mason, has re
turned to her school duties in Au-
gusta. Miss Mason is acting as a sur
teacher in the public schools this year
Another York girl Miss Hazel Adams
is located in Hallowell where she is
teaching Domestic Science.-Old York
TransCript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Maynard Wilson of
Sprngyale were in the city Monday
calling on friends They are passing
several days at Fairfield with her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Henry D. Bropny
and made the trip by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

In order to stimulate agriculture
through the country, President Car
rama of Mexico has issued a decree
taking off the tax on waters owned nv
,ne country and used for irrigation or
power purposes and also has remoyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

The members Of Queen Temple
Pythian Sisters will hold a rurmage
sale. over Works shoe store, Friday af-
ternoon and all day Saturday this
week. Open Friday at . ?. M.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

Mrs Minnie G. McCulloch has re-
turned to her home on Maple street
after passing two weeks at Old Town
and vicinity where she visited friends
and relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

Miss Leila Hunton. teacher Of sew
ing in the public schools, who was
called to Newport. y. H., by the fatal
illness of her aunt. will return today
to take up her duties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10
NOTICE

Special meeting OF the Kennehec Va.
tional Farm Loan Association will be held
r. Pattangall All members and those
interested should not fail TO be present
at this special meeting as it will be the
last meeting when applica tions for loans
can be acted upon this season There is
IN portaat business to he done and there
should be full attendance
Z. II. INGRAHAM
ocuuOAl President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

Have you tried those fine spinach
green's which Geo. L. Weeks & Son
have in the local market? Order from
your grocer today-they are fresh
picked every day. oct9d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

J. +. Garrity of Bangor was Tues
day business caller in the Capital
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

A special sale column will be run
Thursday morning for Prosperity day
bargains for Oct. II only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

kingsbury B. Piper of Fairfield,
deputy collector Of internal revenue,
was Tuesday visitor in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

Oscar Dunbar, former assistant attor-
ney general. is in Bangor for few days
on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

Hand-pairted collars of Georgette
crepe. poneee. crepede-chine. euaran-
teed 70 wash, SOC to s.. Alma NJ. Dos
tie. POI Water street, Tel. 945-M.
Oct1n--1I-13
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

Auction sale tomorrow at Cyr &
Savoie's jewelry store. 129 Water street
adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

Penney Memorial church rummage
sale. Thursday. Oct. II. III Water
street. over Yorll's shoe store. oct9d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10
ESTABLISHED 1925
Wednesday, October 10. 1917.
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Regular meeting of r. B. Capen Re-
bekah Lodge Wednesday evening, Oct.
10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

Many handsome Green and White
window trims are being made for
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

Pine Cone Circle 1162. will give dance
Wednesday evening. Oct. 70, at Golden
Cross hall oct9d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10
LOCAL NOTICE

Old folks dance at Manchester
Grange hall, Friday evening. Oct. y
Admission p cents; ladies, 10 cents.
opt1Od2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-10

Have you had a loaf of Webber e.
Hewett's Fran Bread this fall" I.'s up
70 the same high standard of quality
and goodness. oct1nd4
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NOTICE

Whether you buy or not we
shall consider it a pleasure to
show you our special offerings.
See our showing Of Hudson Seal,
Beaver, Raccoon and Russian
Mink Fur Goats.