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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08

The answer of the Swedish govern ment to the note which the American minister, Ira Nelson Morris, delivered to K. A. Wallenberg, the foreign minister, yesterday has not yet been communicated to MT. Morris, but the Associated Press learns from a well informed source that Sweden is just as firmly resolved now as she has been from the first to main tain the most strict neutrality. While Sweden will protest against the tone of Germany's new blockade, she will content herself with a protest, and will take no step which could make it more difficult to maintain her neutrality.
 Responsible statesmen declare that, even if Sweden desired to follow the lead of the United States. her situation would render this impossible, while the United States is so favorably situated geographi- caIly and so mighty in resources that it could limit it's participation in the war to such extent as it might desire. Sweden, on the contrary, they assert, is exposed to great possibilities of harm on either side, and certainly would be obliged to suffer great hardships with out any sure prospect of concrete gain. Mir. Morris today had long conference with the foreign minister, after which h. would sax. only. that President Will son's note to~neutrals was one of the subjects discussed.
 Later i0 was learned that MT. Wallen- burg requested MT. Morris to call and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
BRITISH BATTER|NG
 THEIR WAY ID GREAT CENTER OF BAPAUME
As Result Continuous Pres sure Along Ancre Two Protecting Forts Have
 Been Taken

London, February 7.--"As q result of our continued pressure on both banks of the Ancre river, the enemy has been forced to evacuate the village of Grandcourt, which Is now entirely in our pOssessiOn,. says the British Of- ficial communication issued tonight.
 The British advance on GrandcOurt and MirancOurt. two fortresses cover- ing Bapaume from the west, has been successfully progressing for the past few days. The capture of GrandcOurt village, which the British official state ment says is now entirely in British possession, Is regarded as of cOnsid- erabIe importance. The British troops now seriously threaten the strong Ger man position at Le TFansloy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
NORWAY OF SAME MIND

Christiania, February 7.-(via London.) Norway will not agree to President Will sons suggestion in regard to breaking relations with Germany, the Aftenpost says This newspaper asserts that Eu- rcpean neutrals must decide their policy toward Germany according to their own interests, not according to American sen- timents."
 Members of the cabinet decline to dis cuss the subject of Norway's attitude to- ward the new German submarine war fare. They even refuse to state whether any protest will be sent to Germany. It is assumed generally that the govern ment will adhere to it's policy of wait ing Several of the leading newspapers express dissatisfaction, declaring that the situa tion is the most critical of any time since the war began. They urge recon struction of the cabinet with the re- placement of members of the present government who lack the confidence of the nation or of foreign governments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
NO CITIZEN OF
 UNITED STATES ON
 PASSENGER LIST
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O'Donnen, Miss Mary O'Donnell, Phil adelphia Neil Gillies, New York city; Miss Margaret Mcleod, New York city; Miss Madge Roberts, Toronto, Ont. Miss Annie Chambers, Firthcliff, N. Y.
 Third cabin: J. Anderson, Boston, Mass; Miss Margery Sinclair, Boston, Mass; Miss Jeanie Mckinley, Bridge port, Conn; Miss Jessie Robertson, Buff falo, N. Y: Mrs. Margaret Little. Mas ter John Little, Miss May Little, Miss Margaret Little, Master Andrew Little New York city; Alfred Knox, New York city, and Miss Annie Forbes, Toronto Ont.
 The loss of the California leaves the Adriatic, Baltic and Cretic. also Brit ish passenger vessels now at sea, to be heard from, the Baltic being due to arrive in Liverpool today.
 The California was one of four large twin screw passenger vessels built in 1907 for the Anchor line fleet, the others being the Cameronia, Caledonia and Columbia. She was 470 feet long and was fitted up with all modern con- veniences for the comfort of sea travellers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
BAKER ISSUES STATEMENT

After consultation with the President Secretary Baker issued statement point ing out that German ships at Panama and the Philippines had not been seized as has been reported, and that nothing would be done by the American author ties which might be considered as ques- tioning their ownership.
 Spokesmen of the administration went to gfeat pains to emphasize that the American government will follow the let ter of the law in dealing with German subjects and property in the United States and that no official of the government has been authorized to take any steps in violation of this policy. Even should war come. German residents would be treated with the utmost consideration. T. is understood that this government vir- tually has determined to observe the terms of the old Prussian-Americar treaty of 1928. under which the citizens of each country in the territory of the other would be given nine months in which to dispose of their personal and real property and leave the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
SENATE ACTS

SENATE ACTS s7.
 Formal indorsement of the break ing off of relations with Germany was given by the Senate after five-hour debate on Senator Stones resolution expressing approval of President Will sons action. The resolution was adopted by vote of 7S to 5, two democrats and three republicans who made the fight against it standing alone in opposition when the roll was called.
 With the California the immediate is- sue. officials were deeply impressed by the complete thoroughness of the Ger man undersea campaign and its promise, on the figures of the last two days, of carrying out Germany's threat to isolate England.
 German naval experts have said it would be necessary to cut off 100000 tons a month to completely isolate England If the present rate of 65,000 destroyed is maintained, it is suggested that the bal ance will be more than made up by the enormous amount of neutral shipping held in port by the various neutral govern- ments and private shippers.
 Hereafter the government will seek to have kept secret the fact of departure of vessels for the war zone in order not to invite unnecessary risks. .@
 The treasury. department has previously issued strict instructions against the pulp lication of manifests. and every effort will be made from now on to allow as little information as possible to find it's way to German submarine commanders
 MAY ARM AMERICAN SHIPS
 The statement to shippers was sent to- day to all who had previously requested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
Deaths and Funerals
Benjamin Angwin

The funeral services of Benjamin Angwin, Sr, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Ensley and Pratt City. who died yesterday, will be held Friday afternoon at 2:SO from the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church. Interment will follow at Elm wood.
 The active pallbearers will be Will liam Mason, James Healing, James Lit tie. Percy Tyler, William Shedd and Chris Hartsfield. The honorary pall- bearers will be selected from the mem bers of Enoch lodge, Knights of Pythias.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
SENATE STANDS
 BY PRESIDENT IN
 GERMAN BREAK
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 sary for protection of American seamen and people in the prosecution of their peaceful and legitimate errands on the high seas; therefore, be it
 Resolved by the Senate, That the Sem ate approves the action taken by the President as set forth in his address de- livered before joint session of the Con gress as stated above.''
 STONES STATEMENT
 'T have presented the resolution" said Senator Stone, in bringing the matter before the Senate, 'hecause I think we should let the world know that we SUD- port the President of the United States whenever, acting within his constitutional power, he speaks authoritatively for the country. There are senators who thought it would have been the better part of wisdom if the President had postponed the severance of diplomatic relations with Germany at least until Germany had committed some overt act offensive to this government and sufficiently aggra- vated to warrant step so grave in possible consequences; but the President took different view, which with great ability he strongly supported in his ad- dress before the joint session.
 T think it both wise and advisable for the Senate to say officially that 1t &C., cepts and approves this action of the nations chief magistrate"
 KIRBY WAS IMPRISONED
 Senator Kirby made his first address to the Senate, an impassioned declara- ton that he would not support the res olution.
 T regard it as a preliminary declara- tion of war;" he said, If the resolution shall be voted upon favorably today. do not believe the time has come in the history of this country when we shall side with Germany or when We shall side with the allies. The time has not come, in my opinion, when we should commit ourselves, by the adoption Of this resolution, to any policy that the President may hereafter pursue. Under the constitution and the law he has no power to declare war, but he has in fact the power to plunge the nation into war and to make it necessary for Congress to declare it and he has almost done so. LODGE WITH PRESIDENT Senator Lodge. ranking republican of the foreign relations committee, led the discussion in favor of the resolution. He asserted that the President had taken grave action, and he felt it his duty to support him ito the utmost of my power" He also appealed to the Senate against divisions in the crises as the best guaranty to preserve peace. My earnest hope" said Senator Lodge, s'is that at this time personal feelings, political feelings, political enmities will all be laid aside, that we may remember only that we are citizens of a common country. that we are all Americans. and that all our first duty is to stand to- gether in this controversy which has un- happily arisen with another nation, and let that nation and the world know that when the President speaks. as he ,has
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Loveman. Joseph & Loeb invite you to attend Betty Blythes Colonial tea party today, II to o'clock.
 Porters offer mems s35 suits and overcoats for s25.75.
 Saks features Memo corsets.
 Sommer Tailoring company have raincoats on sale at specially low prices.
 Yeatman- -Baugh feature shirts at one third off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
PASSENGER LINER
 SUNK BY GERMANS
 WITHOUT WARNING
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escape effort to avoid driving the United States to hos tlities Hlen
 The Consul Frost the close of another day energetic preparations for the regarded virtually inevitable and to guarding against any act by the United States which might precipitate hoslllties
 The important step taken the sending of eegrams by Secretary Lansing formally notifying American hipowners that the department could not advise them to whether vessels should sail voyages through the but the time stating that the rights of American vessels all parts of the high the they were prior the of the German declaration and that
 neutral vessel take to prevent attack if they believe liable be attacked unlaw fully
 This in effect informed American that they liberty ships they desire and send them prepared resist German aggression The text of Mr. Lans ng message made public here for the reason officially explained that it sent response to inquiries and the government desired to avoid making formal nouncement the subject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
Mrs. I. w. Butler

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. J. w. Butler. who died at the family residence, lol9 North twenty ninth street Tuesday. will be held this afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock rom the pri- vate chanel of the Shaw Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
Balos E. Richardson

Funeral services over the remains of Balos E. Richardson, aged 62, who died at the family residence, 2320 Avenue H, yesterday, will be conducted from o'clock. Interment will follow in Elm wood cemetery. The Rev. J. A. Byran will officiate. The deceased is sur vived by his widow. three daughters, Mrs. o. J. Garrison, Mrs. J. l.. Addi- son. Mrs. J. L. Martin and five grand children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
RYDAM RETURNING

New York, February 1.-The Holland American liner Ryndam, which sailed from New York January 29, is returning to this port, a cable message from the Holland-Amercan lines offices abroad informed the local offices today.
 There are 97 passengers on the Ryndam, 6S in the first and 29 in the second cabin Among the passengers is Desire Derulle, American consular agent at Luxemburg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
Leslie Weaver Cirsson

Funeral services over the remains of Leslie Weaver Cirsson, the infant son of MT. and Mrs. c. W. Cirsson of Pow derly, who died yesterday, will be held this morning at 10:30 o'clock from the residence. : Interment will follow in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
LIVERY STABLE AND
 SEVERAL. STORESA ARE DESTROYED, AT GUN

Guin, February S.-(Special )-Fire broke out here at midnight, burning livery stable and contents, head of fine mules. Reese & Roberts store, M. H. May & Co.,, A. W. Anthony & Son, J. M. Wesley & Co.,, J. W. Knight jewelry store, Dr. Sizemore & Bro, and damaging several others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
Matthew Aspin

Matthew Aspin, aged n, died yester- day afternoon at 4:15 o'clock at the family residence, 1905 North Twelfth street. The remains are being held at Lige Loys, pending funeral arrange ments. The deceased is survived by his " idnW.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
Austrian Charity Stons

Vienna. February Z-Via London.) Mrs. Frederick c. Penfied, wife of the American ambassador, today closed the workshop where, for 30 months, at her own expense, were produced millions of bandages and wound dressings, an eff fort to which the late Emperor Francis Joseph gave his recognition by conferring on Mrs. Penfield high order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08

informed him that the King and council had considered carefully President Wii- sons invitation to Sweden to join with the United States in breaking off diplo- ma tic relations with Germany and had reached the decision that such action was impossible under the existing cir cumstance. Swedens formal answer has not yet been delivered, but only it's phra seology remained undetermined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
TWO OTHER SHIPS SUNK

London, February 7.-The British steam CTS St. Ninian and Corsican Prince were sunk today, says the Central News The survivors have been landed. Seventeen men are reported missing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
UNDERWOOD EXPLAINS STAND

Washington, February 7.-(Special.) Subsequent to the debate on the Stone resolution, Senator Underwood said: When I arose, it was solely for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not Senator Stone had introduced the reso- lution of indorsement at the request or suggestion of the President. Had Senator Stone replied in the affirma- tive, I would have stated that irrespec- tive of the merits of the resolution, it was the duty of every man to uphold the hands of the President in the cur rent emergency. But to my surprise. Senator Stone answered fin the nega- tive. I felt called upon, therefore, to let the senator know just what I thought of his action in unnecessarily bringing to the attention of the Senate a matter that was entirely within the province of the executive branch of the government.
 T made it plain, too. that in sup porting the Stone resolution, I did not commit myself irrevocably to support a resolution declaring war against GermanV'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08

a fullng by the department and includ- ed both freight and passenger carrying vessels Among others it went to the Standard Oil company, whose officers had ordered all their huge oil carving fleet to port Whether the implied invitation given shippers to arm if they see fit will cause that policy to be adopted is unknown, but information of the navy department shows guns are available in practically all navy yards and gunners could be provided.
 It is understood the department will
 issue no further statement
 AUSTRIAN SITUATION
 The Austrian situation seemed more hopeless today than at any time since the German declaration. Charge Zwied- iper called at the department but no details were given out, either as to his visit or to whether information ex- planatory of the Austrian note has been received from Vienna. An interview ca bled from there, however indicated Aus tria's total adhesion to the German poli- cy and about dspelled what little hope remained of a modus vivendi that would prevent a severance and allow the United States still to care for the great prison camps over which she has assumed guard ianship.
 Hdt ilioot VI tic ucutIdl WOTlQ VIII line up behind this country at least to the extent of vigorously protesting agast the German campaign became evident to- day with reports that Spain, Norway, Sweden. Denmark, Brazil, Bolivia and probably other Latin-American countries, would publish their replies shortly While it is not believed that any of these ma tions. particularly the Europeans con- tiguous to Germany. will formally seve relations as this country has done their protest is valued as means of moral condemnation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08

Effective at noon, February 9th. South ern Railway System trains between Bir- mingham and Selma will be run over the A. G. S. tracks to Bessemer and Bristall instead of the old route via Thomas and Ensley. No. 1s will leave
 Birmingham 5:55 a. m. instead of 5:3o a. m. No. 27 will leave Birmingham 4so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
IMPORTANT NOTICE

D. m. instead 4;1o p. m. No. 2S will arrive Birmingham 1o:oo a. m. instead 1925 a. m No. 20 will arrive Birmingham 6:o5 ?. m. instead of 6:30 p. m. No change in the arrival and departure at Selma. All northbound trains will stop f street to discharge passenger
 JAMES FREEMAN Assistant General Bassene &sjia x
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
NOR WAY s WEDENi WILL NOT FOLLOW
 LEAD OF AMERICA
These Little Neutral Nations Decide They Are Too Near Germany to Take Any Action Which Might Carry Them Into War-However,
 They Will Vigorously Protest New Naval Warfare

February President The Swedish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
OFFICERS MADE PRISONERS

London, February 1.-The crew of the British steamer Palm Leaf assert that after their vessel had been torpedoed by a German submarine the captain and chief engineer were made prisoners by the Germans, who left the other mem- bers of the ships company in open boats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08

The torpedoing of the Palm Leaf was reported from London last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08

thing that could happen to the country.
 Forty-three democrats and 30 repupnc- ans voted for the resolution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-08
MAY ARM AMERICAN SHIpS

The statement to shippers was sent to- day to all who had previously requested
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