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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
La Toilette Forces
Senate to Postpone
Armament Bill
Filibuster Delays Vote Until
Tomorrow; $350,000,000
Revenue Bill Passed

Washington, March Senator La
Toilette began a single-handed filibus-
ter against the armed neutrality bill
when the Senate reconvened at l2:55
o'clock this morning. after recess Of
ten minutes following passage Of the
revenue bill. which went through by
q strict party vote OF AZ TO 30.
Prompt objection to the bill came
from Senator La Toilette, who insist
ed upon consuming time reading the
journal of previous days, over the
vigorous objection of Senators Fall
and PoindeXter, Republicans.
Finally the Wisconsin Senator vas
induced 10 withdraw his objection on
condition that there should be no at
tempt 70 pass the bill before to-mor-
row. When Democratic leaders agreed
TO this the committee presented the
bill with a favorable report, and Sen
ator Stone asked that it lay over until
tomorrow.
The Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock
this Thursday morning, the majority
abandoning plans for taking up the
naval appropriations bill.
The revenue bill, designed 10 raise
$3.50, ,O00,00O by taxes on excess profits.
inheritances, and by bond issue. was
the centre of bitter fight that began
at O'Clock. Amendment after amend
ment offered By the Republicans was
killed. La Toilette led the attempts
10 revise the measure, and the Senate
was treated TO the strange spectacle
Of the Republicans lining up behind
the Wisconsin Senator. None Of the
amendments was adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
limited STATES KEPT DOCUMENT SECRET

This document has been in the hands OF the government
since President Wilson broke off diplomatic relations with Ger
many 1t has been kept secret while the President has been
asking Congress for full authority to deal with Germany and
while Congress has been hesitatng
II was in the Presidents hands while Chancellor Won Beth
Hoeg was declaring that the United States had placed
nterpreaon on the submarine declaration never intended
bv Germany and that Germany had promoted and honored
friendly relations with the United States as an heirloom from
Frederick the Great.
Of itself if there other it is considered sufficient
TO the German Chanceor plant that the United States
rsouev" broke off relations without giving authentic rea
sons for its action.
There was an ntmaton that Germanys astounding pro-
noa that Japan turn traitor her Allies had been answered
by Toxic
The document supplies the missing link to many separate
chains of circumstances which until have seemed to lead
TO no definite point 1t sheds light upon the frequently
ronored but ndenabe of the Mexican government
o couple its situation with the friction between the United
States and Japan.
II adds another chapter to the celebrated report OF JuS
Cambon French Ambassador in Berlin before the war; OF
ermanys worldwide plans for stirring strife on every con
nent where might aid her in the struggle TOR world domna
ton which she dreamed close at hand
1t adds climax to the operations OF Count Won bernstorl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01

Washington Feb 28The Associated Press is enabled to
reveal that Germany in planning unrestricted submarine war
fare and counting its consequences proposed an alliance with
Mexico and Japan to make the United States II this
country should not remain neutral Japan through Mexican
mediation be urged to abandon her allies and join IN
the attack o the United States.
Mexico for her reward to receive general financial
support from Germany reconquer Texas New Mexico ana All
zona-os provncesand share the victorious peace terms
Germany contemplated.
Details left to German Minister Won Eckhardt Ill
Mexico City who by instructions signed by German Foreign
Minister Zimmerman Berlin January 49, 1917, was o
ected propose the alliance with Mexico to General
and suggest that Mexico seek to bring Japan into the plot
These instructions transmitted to Won EckhardC
through Count Won Bernso former German Ambassador here
now on his way home Germany under safe conduct obtained
from his enemies the country against which ne was plotting
war Germany pictured to Mexico by broad nmatlon Eng
land and the Entente Allies defeated Germany and her allies
triumphant and in world domination by the instrument OF u
restricted submarine warfare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
ZIMMERMANNS INSTRUCTIONS

copy of Zimmermann's instructions to Won Eckhardt
sent through Won Benstor is in possession OF the One
States Government. 1t is as follows
Berlin January 19, 1917
On the st of February we intend to begin submarine
warfare unrestricted In spite of this is our intention TO
endeavor to keep neutral the United States OF America
If this attempt is not successful propose an alliance
on following basis with Mexico Ihat we sha nahe wal
together and together make peace We shall give genera
financial support is understood that Mexico Is 10 re-
conouer the lost territory in New Mexico Texas and r
zona The details are left to you for settlement
You are instructed to inform the President OF Mexico
Of the above the greatest confidence as soon as Is
certain that there will be an outbreak of war with the
United States and suggest that the President OF Mexico
nm his own initiative should communicate with Japan sug
gesting adherence at to this pan at the same me
offer to mediate between Germany and Japan
Please call to the attention of the President OF Mexico
that the empoyment of ruthless submarine warfare now
promises to compel England make peace in few months
(Sgned) AlNlNiEh"1>->N'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
Won SCHOEN SENT TO MEXICO

Meanwhile, Baron Schoen secretary of the German
Embassy here transferred the legation Mexico City
No explanation could be obtained the for his transfer
and such investigation possible failed to develop why
secretary from the United States should be sent to the German
Legation in Mexico
Baron Won Schoens association with the moves if any at
ALL does appear The only outward indication that he might
have been connected with them found the fact that he
Gently had detached from the German Embassy Toxic
and well acquand with the Japanese Minister in Mexico
City
Carranzas peace proposal openly pronounced evil
dence of German influence Mexico by officials here who de-
ared it was Intended only to embarrass the United States
Then apparently influences showed their effect the
of the Mexican government and on February % Cab
rera the Minister Finance issued statement describing tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
KNEW OF PLOT

No doubt exists here that the persistent reports dur
ing last years of the operations of German agents not
alone in Mexico but all through Central America and the West
indies based fact There is doubt whatever
the proposed alliance with Mexico known to high
Mexican officials who distinguished for their anAmeri
cansm Among them Rafael Zubaran Carranzas Minister
Germany and Luis Cabrera Carranza Minister of Finance
is apparent that the proposal had taken definite form
when Zubaran returned to Mexico City from Berlin recently
His from his foreign post covered by the fact that
Carranza had called in many of his diplomats for confer
ences Some time before that Cabrera while still at Atlantic
City the conference of the Joint Commits
sion had suggested in guarded way to member of the
section that he regretted that the commission had not
succeeded fully settling the difficulties between Mexico and
tn United States for he said he had hoped might continue
its work and make peace for the world.
When pressed for details of how the commission could
restore world peace Cabrera suggested that the American
pubcs controlled the destiny of the by controlling large
part of its supplies Mexico he ntmaed might do her part
by cutting off exports of OIL The American commissioners dis
missed his ideas visionary
Almost coincdent with Zubarans return from Germany
Cabrera returned to Mexico City, open his expressions of
Amercans Zubaran before being sent abroad had
resented Caanza here while the Niagara mediation
conferences proceeding and less avoedy anti
American than Cabrera.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
Sharp Demand Reply
Of u. S. to German
Detention Of Consuls
Berlin Told Washington Can't
Aid German Officials Out
side of This Country

Washington, Feb. 2s.-Immediate re-
lease of four American consuls being
detained in Germany was asked in n
note sent the Berlin government to-
night by the United States, through
Dr.. Paul Ritter, the Swiss envoy.
The request was made in COM
muncation replying TO a note received
from Germany earlier in the day in
which il was announced that the
American officials would be allowed to
travel TO new posts IN Europe when
the Berlin government had been Off
cially informed that German consuls
in this country ordered TO South and
Central America had been permitted TO
proceed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01

and the German Embassy in this country which have been col
with passport frauds charges of dynamite plots and IN
rigue the full extent of which has been published
gives credence to persistent reports OF submarine
bases Mexican territory the Gulf OF Mexco 1t takes cog
nzance of long recognized by American army chiefs
that if Japan undertook to invade the United States
probably would be through Mexico the border and into
the Mississippi Valley to split the country in two
1t recalls that Count Bernstorff, when handed his
passports very reluctant return Germany but
pressed preference for asylum in Cuba 1t gives new eX
panaon the repeated arrests the border of men charged
by American military authorities with being German intei
gence agents
Last of ALL it seems TO show connection with General
Caranza proposal to neutr that exports OF food and
munitions to the Entente Allies be cut off, and an innaton
that he might stop the supply of OIL vital to the British
navy which is exported from the Tampico fields.
Congress will do and how members of Congress who
openly sympahized with Germany in their opposition to
clothing the President with full authority to protect American
rights will regard revelation of Gemanys Vaccinations to
attack the United States is the subject tonight of the keenest
interest.
Such proposal Germany instructed her minister to
make to Mexico borders of if actually it is not
one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
Break with a Moral
Disaster for Germany
How the News of 1t Stirred Non | eutonlc
Europe, Especially the French
To Them 1t Seemed Another Verdun-Lloyd
George and BRAND Expect This Country
to Take Part in the War

Mr. Snonds returned yesterday the Finland lie has
r io months on the other side going about in France and
rop4 on an editorial errand He discussed the I1t the
statesmen and soldiers responsible for its conduct lie felt
b the pous and tommes in the trenches lie hUed It 'eh
The pcoplc Of both countries He at JcrduH again He
m IN Paris rhen the Germans resumed the frighfu Of
M boat He came back. Of through the
,~bich nothing safe The Germans can help It, THIS IS the
first Of series of articles to appear as result of his Journey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
German Ship Reported
Off Western Mexico
u. S. Officials Hear She May
Be Tender to U-Boats

San Diego, Cal, Feb. 2s.- Fresh re-
ports that a German steamer has piled
along the west coast of Mexico and
Central America, for the possible pur-
pose OF collecting fuel and stores for
German submarines or German
raider were received here to-day by the
Federal authorities.
The authorities also learned that a
powerful wireless station, the opera
tors Of which transmit messages in the
slow, methodical manner typical Of the
German naval radio service. has been
in service at point several miles
south OF Turtle Bay. Lower California.
The mysterious German steamer first
vas reported 1T Magdalena Bay, flying
the flag Of the German navy, on De
cembcr 10 and February 3. On Feb
ruhry 24 she was reported 20 have
cosled and provisioned in the harbor
Of Acapulco. flying the Honduran en-
sign.
DON'T LET YOUR STOMACH BOSS YOU.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
Exposure Of German Plot
Against u. S. Expected
to Arouse Nation
Presidents Patience
Apparently at an End
Certain to Get All Authority
He Seeks-Carranza Sent
Berlin Letter to Lansing
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Feb. 28.-The first
step by the Administration in aban-
doning its two-years-long policy of
patience toward German insults and
aggression was seen hepe tonight in
the fact that the news Of one Ger
man intrigue against the United
States-that to incite Mexico and
Japan to war against us-was pub
lished.
1t is not thought possible that such
highly confidential information could
have found its way into print by
accident, nor that any one would
have made public facts so infamma-
tory unless he knew that the re-
suits sure to follow were desired in
the highest quarters.
The public sentiment aroused by
the revelations will demand action,
and the very fact that the revela-
tions were made is taken as an indi-
cation that the Administration is
prepared to act.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01

humanity are written all over North
ern France and are in the minds
ard hearts of all Frenchmen. That
the United States should finally have
recognized the brand of Cain on the
German forehead-this was a thing
that meant more to the Frenchmen
than it is possible 10 indicate.
And all this was the more impress
sive because it had so swiftly fol-
lowed all the peace talk of the Presi-
dent. This talk no Frenchman
could or can understand, for it meant
for them going back TO the old slav-
cry, to the military system that Ger
many had fastened upon Europe. 1t
meant negotiating with the unpun-
Ished murderers Of French civilians,
with the men and the system that
had turned Northern France into a
desert and spared neither age nor
sex. 1t meant that France must en-
dure the loss of a million Of her
sons without even the reward that
their sacrifices was meant TO have
the ending of the ,ong nightmare
that had prevailed since Sedan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
Germany Asks Mexico
To Seek Alliance with
japan for War on U.S..

Message from Foreign Secretary Zimmerman to Caanza
Reveals Astounding Plot to Attack from Border if This
Nation Should Go to War with Teutons; Texas New
Mexico and Arizona Promised Reward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01

going before Congress, perhaps to
morrow or Friday. to ask for further
authority in the use Of the military
power Of the government against
Germany.
Robert Lansing, Secretary Of
State, and Frank L. Polk, Counsel
lor of the State Department, were
reached late tonight on the tele-
phone, but declined to say further
word about the Zimmermann-Bern-
storff dispatch.
1t is not possible to find out to-
night how long the government Of
the United States has been in pos
session of the news Of the German
Mexican plot.
Members Of the Senate who are
best informed on foreign relations
said tonight that an alliance headed
by Germany against the United
States would not command japanese
support at this stage of the war.
The japanese Ambassador, Aimaro
Sato, called at the State Department
to day.
Carranza Exposed Plot
The German instruction. il ia under
stood. came to the State Department
from General Carranza, probably through
Ambassador Fletcher. who arrived IN
Mexico City a week ago. On this
understanding a new light is thrown on
Carranzss attitude, which had ap-
peared suspicious.
On February - he transmitted to
the United States and all other neutral
powers note proposing TO stop ship
ments of supplies 10 belligerents and
thus end the war. This move was re-
garded as inspired in Berlin.
IL il is true, however, that Car
rama himself has thwarted the Ger
man plan by exposing the invitation
to Mexico TO attack the United States,
il appears that the peace-embargo pro
posal was intended as a sop to Ger
many and to the pro-German element
in Mexico. rather than as a serious at
tempt to further the German cause.
As Bernstorff's instructions to the
minister in Mexico City were undoubt-
edly transmitted in cipher, it seems
impossible that they could have reached
the State Department otherwise than
through the Mexican government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01

Upon Allies and Form Alliance with Central Powers
Instructions from Berlin January 19 and Sent Them
Echardt Money and Share in "Vicoous Peace
Pledged Carranza Together with Lost Territory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
Continued on Page 3, Col. 4

YuY 0REEsBaIEh - white nuiphui
. Vysst Va Ideal uus for the
euys dniy ons night from Hs" iofk'
--Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
Lloyd George Sees L. S. in War

Mr.. Lloyd George, the Prime Min
ister, with whom / talked just before
| sailed, was convinced that America
was bound to enter. He spoke with
real enthusiasm Of the influence
that America would exert in the
councils of the Allies, when at last a
peace settlement was TO be made.
do not think the majority Of
British statesmen or publicists share
this view. do not think that there
is any large enthusiasm in England
for American intervention as an ally.
Rather, / think that the mass Of
thoughtful Englishmen feel and felt
that the break in diplomatic rela-
lons with Germany was a good
thing. because it probably put a term
10 German intrigue in America
that is, TO the intrigue which has
several times threatened 20 involve
us in difficulties with Great Britain
and her Allies and make US IN fact
an ally Of Germany.
Among the officers in the British
armies in France ! found consider
able belief that America would come
ir. But the first question that was
esked me by Sir Douglas Haig, by
Sir Henry Rawlinson, by General
Horne. indeed by all the officers that
/ met, was: "Will America come in?'
On the other hand, Senator-elect
Hale, with whom ] visited the Brit
i,b front. WAS greeted with the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01

M pfcKFOED n "paor Llffls Eirh On
1.lzsas'i'ey q gTHAsD THEATRE nsfi rs's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
A Day of Inspiration

/ think, so far as France is con-
cerned. that the first Sunday in Feb
ruary will remain a memorable day
and that the cost to Germany in life,
in treasure, consequent to the final
destruction of all peace talk, of all
thought of peace in advance Of lib
GRAFTON and victory for France, will
outweigh any injury Germany will
be able to inflict upon the United
States in war.
The effect of the Presidents ac-
tion in Great Britain was far less
immediate and, think, far less con-
siderable. Like the French, the
British have given over attempting
TO understand Mr.. Wilson's policy. !
think there is no question so fre-
quently asked Of an American in
Europe as that which seeks an eX-
PLANTATION of the Presidents policy
nor is there any question which so
defies answer for Americans abroad.
Il was the conviction of the mass
of the British public that the sever
ing of diplomatic relations was but
a step toward war. But would the
United States take the next step?
Would the President defend Ameri-
can lives with American arms, or
would he pause, having severed re-
lations? Would the United States
enter the war as an ally Of the ma
tions united against Germany or
nIav lone hand?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
Has Baked Legislation

For over two years the Admins
t-ation has bent every effort to calm
and soothe American opinion. The
extent to which it has succeeded has
been the chief obstacle in the way of
preparedness legislation, both in the
months past and in the last few days,
after it became evident that the
crisis could no longer he avoided.
To-day's revelation is not soothing.
1t will undo in few hours all that
has gone before. And the fact that
it has been made is interpreted as
more than a hint that the time has
come when the President wants be-
hind him a nation, not calm nor long
suffering, but aroused, awakened and
ready to exert its whole power in its
own defence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
wEATH e r

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
See Nation Aroused

Long delay seems impossible af-
ter this disclosure, every man who
knows the temper Of the American
people believed tonight. The re-
sentiment which will be aroused, to-
gether with the bringing home TO
every American of the fact that the
sinister power which precipitated
the world war and outraged Bel
gium is actually threatening US, is
believed certain TO arouse the nation
to a pitch it has not known since
the Lusitania was sunk.
With such a spirit in the land, it
is not believed that there will be
man who will dare set himself
against any measure the President
may propose-that even the Presi.
dent himself will be able to check the
storm. How far and how fast the
new policy will take the country
none dare predict, but men who to-
day doubted that there would even
be a formal declaration of "state
Of war" with Germany tonight be
leve that the Stars and Stripes may
vet be seen on the battlefelds Of
Flanders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01

DON'T LET YOUR STOMACH BOSS yOU.
Drink Dr. Brush's kumyn -Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-01
National Crisis Made Clear

The whole German crisis is put
on a new basis by to-night's revela-
tions, and as soon as the country
realizes that fact tremendous re-
suits are expected here. From now
on no American can claim that his
own interests were not affected.
There can be no more talk that the
Middle West or the South or any
other part of the country has not
been threatened by Germany. II has
ceased to be a maritime crisis and
become a national one.
There was incredulous amaZement,
quickly followed by indications Of
quick change Of sentiment from mild
ness TO suspicious belligerency in
Congress at midnight, when the first
news Of the German plot got around.
The Senators in touch with for
cign relations and leaders on both
sides in the House predicted that
when once the American people be-
came aware of the intentions Of Ger
many TO attack the United States
roar would go up that would be
heard even in Congress.
There will be no further holding
back now, it was said by many Sen
ators tonight, on giving the Prcsi-
dent the authority he seeks. A dec
laration Of war will be easily posi-
bic before this session Of Congress
adiourns il the President asks II.
There was a belief among well-in-
formed men tonight that the Presi-
dent may be on the point Of again
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