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Evening star., 1917-03-06
Text of Vienna Note,

The text of the Austrian reply TO the
United states IS quoted, as follows, in
later Vienna dispatch to Reuters:
From the memorandum of February
j. of the American ambassador, the
AuStro- Hungarian foreign minister has
concluded that the Washington cab
met. IN view of statements made Feb
INdry 10 of last year and January 81,
i'i'. by the Austro- Hungarian govern
meut. is now in doubt regarding the
attitude which Austria Hungary will
h"nrefoTth observe regarding the sub
marine war and to whether the as
sh'aHceS given by the Austro- Hun
Eatlan government TO the Washington
cahInet in the course of negotiations
sb"ut the Ancona and Persia papers,
nave not been nullihed by the afore-
mentioned statement. The Austro-
hungarian government is ready to
ni"he clear and definite statement so
that these doubts may be solved
me Austro- Hungarian government
may be allowed first of all to discuss
pii"fy the methods employed by the
entente powers in waSing submarine
war, because they are the starting
point for the intensified submarine war
beSuI by Austria Hungary and her
slles, and also throw a bright light
uHon the attitude which the Austro-
Hungarian government has taken hith-
erto IN regard to the questions which
haze arisen. When Great Britain joined
Continued on Second PageD
Evening star., 1917-03-06
STREET CAR EMPLOYEES
TO INSIST ON ACTION
Want Definite Reply From Local
Company Regarding Proposed
New Agreement.

1t is probable the officers of the local
union of street railway employees will
call upon the Washington Railway
and Electric Company officials tomorrow
for some sort of reply to their request
for conference in connection with Ger
tain demands made on behalf of the
men several weshs ago
The officials of the local union of the
Annals lgamated Association of Street and
Electrical Employees OF America in
making demands upon the Washington
Railway and Electric Company. Poto-
mac Electric Power Company and Cap
ital Traction Company asked that a
date for a conference on the matters
be set as soon as pra CT ica l,le
Evening star., 1917-03-06
U. S. Needs Pharmacognosist.

If you want to be an assis tant phar-
macognosist take a chance on the
exams to be held by the civil service
commission April 3. Two such positions
are waiting in the bureau Of chemistry
Duties of the position consist of inves-
legations relating to the botany and
chemistry of drugs, spices and other
crude vegetable products. Other ex-
aminations scheduled by the civil service
commission are: April 4, mineral examin-
er, nautical expert, statistical scientist:
April and 5, structural engineer and
craftsman; April 10. technical assistant in
pharnacology; April II and IL. laboratory
assistant.
Evening star., 1917-03-06
Capital Men Approve.

f, c. Brandenburg. representing the
Board of Trade. indorsed the move
ment. as did Thomas Grant of the
Chamber Of Commerce: Ross =. An
drews of the Retail Merchants Associa- =
tior. Il. \. Duffield. representing the
Philadelphia Bourse, and others. Many
governors who We're unable to attend
sented at the conference by delegates.
Other executives who We're here FOR the
inaugural festivities We're forced to leave
the city last night and this morning on
account of the legislatures of their re-
speCtive commonwealths being in seS-
sion.
Chairman Clayton announced this art
ernoon that arrangements viii be made
at once to perfect the organization. and
that the matter will be laid before the
legislatures Nof the several states at the
earliest practicable time
Evening star., 1917-03-06
GRAYSOM NOMINATION
SENT TO SENATE AGAIN

The nomination of DR. Cary r Gray
son as medical director in the navy,
with rank of rear admiral. who failed
of confirmation in the Senate during
the last session after prolonged fight,
was sent to the Senate today by Presi-
dent Wilson.
In addition TO long list of old nomi-
nations which failed of confirm ation It
the last session of the Senate. Presi-
Kearful of Oklahoma City. assistant
attorney general. to succeed William
Wallace, jr., who resigned.
Evening star., 1917-03-06
D|SCLOSES APLOT
TO INVADE INDIA
Arrest of Alleged Conspirators
Who Sought Aid of China
Causes Revelation.
PARTIES HELD IN NEW YORK


BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. March 6.--Dr c. Hama
dor Chakiaberty, a Hindu physician,
and DIR. Ernest Sokunner, thirty -four.
described as a German. were arrested
today on charges of conspiring to set
up a military expedition against a
foreign country on friendly relations
with the United States. The police say
the men confessed that they had plot
ted, under direction of Wolf Won Igel.
to invade India by way of China.
Won Igel. indicted. bur never tried,
for completely in IAN alleged plot to de-
stroy the WelIand canal. is with Count
Won Bernstorff, former German ambas-
sador TO the United States, who is ap
proc ching Copenhagen on the steamer
Frederik VIII.
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May Come Up Later Today.

The democratic caucus today did not
discuss the proposed rule to prevent un-
limited debate in the Senate urged by
President Wilson. but spent the re
mainder of its time considering the cleo
tion OF president pro tempore. The
cloture rule probably will come up for
discussion this afternoon after the Sen
ate reCeSSeS.
Senator Salisbury of Delaware, the
present president pro tempore, declined
10 hold over unless reelected by the
caucus. Friends Of Senator Walsh of
Montana urged his name at this morn
ings conference.
Evening star., 1917-03-06
Advance Warning Sufficient.

In such cases reutrais have 10 other
legitimate interests and therefore no
other legal claim than that belliger-
ent inform them in time of a prohibi-
tion directed to an enemy so that they
can avoid iutrusting their lives and
their goods to enemy vessels"
The Austrian memorandum referring
TO III" note on the Ancona case says
that it strictly adheres 10 the as
SUraNce already given"
~ the same time Austria calls at
tentIon 10 the fac: that at the time Of
the Ancona incident il stated that it
reserved the right to bring up later
for discussion difficult international
questions which arise in connection
with submarine warfare" The memo
raudUm then adds:
il the Austrc- Hungarian government
f"W refers 70 this reservation and
briefly discusses the question of the
sinking of enemy vessels which that
I"re refers. it is guided by desire to
sHpN the American government that
now. as heretofore. i strictly adheres
?" The assurance already given. and
rndeavors. by clearing up that irnpor-
t"ht question because il touches the
laws o! humanity, to avoid misunder-
sanding between the monarchy and
= Il American Union"
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AUSTRIA BACK OF GERMANY
IN RUTHLESS U-BOAT WAR;
u. s. MAY YET ARM SHIPS
Austria S Attitude
on Submarine War
PLEDGE IN ANCONA NOTE.

PLEDGE IN ANCONA NOTE.
The reply of the Austrian gov
ernment to the second American
note In regard TO the sinking of
ing paragraph:
"Thc AuStrO-IIungarian govern
mcnt can positively concur in the
principle that enemy private ves-
sells. 80 far as they do not flee or
offer resistance. shall not be de-
stroyed before the persons aboard
are secured"
INTERPRETATIO OF PLEDGE.
bb When an enemy private Nes-
sci in TO be sunk the COM
maUder of the war NeSSe!
himself may give warming.
80 that the crew and pas-
scn@ers can bring them
selves into safety at the
last moment. Or,
t2I The government of bel
iigereDt state can issue
warning of full effect be-
fore the departure of the
vessel which is to be sunk.
Or.
90 If the EOver1>ent of n bel
igerent te establishes
extensive measures against
enemy sea trade 1t can en-
plOy general warning for
all enemy vessels in ques-
tiOn.
Armed merchantmen are to be
regarded as pirates and not en-
titled to warning before being
sunk.
Evening star., 1917-03-06
BRIG. GEN. LIGGETT NAMED
TO SUCCEED GEN. FUNSTON

President Wilson today nomina ted
Hunter Liggett, now a brigadier gen
eral in the army. as major general to
take the place made vacant by the re-
cent death of Gen. Frederick Funston.
Col. Francis J. Herman of the 2sth In
fantry was advanced to the grade of
brigadier general.
Evening star., 1917-03-06
STRAUSSENBURG IS HONORED.
Made Chief of Austrian General
Staff Sunneedino unn Hoetzendorf

BERLIN, March 6. by wireless to
Sayville.-"Vienna reports that Field
Marshal ARR Won Straussenburg has
been appointed chief of the general
staff instead of Field Marshal Conrad
Won HoetZendorf. who will be appointed
to another important post" says the
Overseas News Agency the official
German news agency.
Emperor Charles in an autograph
letter spoke Of the great merit of
Fizld Marshal Won Hoetzendorf and
bestowed on him the Grand Cross Of
the Military Order of Maria Theresa.
formerly worn only by the emperor
himself
A Reuter- dispatch from Amsterdam
on Saturday said Field Marshal Won
Hoetzendorf had been dismissed
Evening star., 1917-03-06
Liner Orduna Reaches Liverpool

NEW YORK March 6.-The Cuuard
liner Orduna, which left here February
"a for Liverpool has arrived safely.
according to cable adviceS received here
today by officials of the line The
Orduna had 10 passengers. Of whom
eight were Americans.
Evening star., 1917-03-06
Nav Be Made Auxiliaries.

Other suggested alternatives are to
convoy merchant ships or to have the
federal shipping board take over pri-
vatelv owned vessels and arm them
naval auXiIiaries.
Messa ges. apparently spontaneous,
which came to government officials to-
day from all parts of the country, criti-
cised in bitter terms the senators who
prevented action on the armed neutral
Evening star., 1917-03-06
Specific Inquiry Made.

The American note, which was dis
pa tched to Vienna February IS. asked
specifically whether the Austrian assur-
ances given following the sinking of
the Ancona and the Persia had been
nullifed The reply says that what
ever attitude the Washington cabinet
may take as to individual questions
raised here the Austro- Hungarian is
essentially in accord with the Ameri-
can government in regard to the pro-
lection of neutrals against endangering
maintains that neutral subjects have
70 bear themselves all losses" they suf-
Ter by entering territory where warlike
operations are taking place.
Aftsr a lengthy discussion of the
British blockade, which it declares is
Illegal. the memora ndum continues:
The principle that neutrals should en-
JOY in war times the advantages of the
freedom of the seas refers only to neu-
traI vessels and not to neutral persons
aboard enemy vessels.
The reply further contends that bel
themselves what measures should be
taken against an enemy in sea traffic
and concludes:
Evening star., 1917-03-06
Would Have It in April or May.

A law should be passed providing that
the public ceremonies attending the
Inauguration Of the President and Vice
President be held in April or May.
when the weather is good" in the
opinion of Senator Shafroth of Colo
RADIO.
There is no reason why the Presi-
dent should not take office and the
ceremonies in his honor should not be
held at a later date. when the conditions
would be better for ali parties con-
cerned" said Senator Shafroth.
Senator Shafroth Is the author of a
Joint resolution which would provide
for a constitutional amendment chang
ing the beginning of the term of Con-
gress. and also of the President. He
proposes that the new Congress shall
meet January ! and that the President
shall take office at that time
I'm this way we could do away with
the present short sessions Of Congress-"
Evening star., 1917-03-06
PRESIDENT CL|NCS
TOPLAN TO PLACE
GUNS ON VESSELS
Conferring With Cabinet on
Question of Acting Without
Congressional Sanction.
FORMAL OPINION TODAY
BY ATTORNEY GENERAL
Naval Conveys and Taking Over
Ships as Naval Auxiliaries
Possible Alternatives.

President Wilson, it was stated
authoritatively today. will do
everything possible to find way
to arm American ships and p1o-
tect them in other ways from sub
marine danger in spite of the fail
ure OF the Senate to pass the bill
giving him specific power. A
final decision on whether the
President can legally arm the
ships without specific authoriza-
ton is expected shortly.
Intends to Be Sure.
ate debate of the bin that without action
by Congress the President has no right
to arm American merchantmen was TAX
en- into careful considera ton. however
and the President will not act until he
is certain
In deciding on the legal status of the
question, it was learned, the President
and his advisers are considering the in
tent of the old statute passed in 1919,
hibling the arming of merchantmen for
action against armed public vessels of ma
tions in amity with the United States
Evening star., 1917-03-06
Decision Expected Today.

Legal limits of President Wilson S
authority to arm merchant ships for
defense against German submarines
were under consideration today by At
torney General Gregory and Secretary
Lansing. ana a decision was expected
before the cabinet meets this after
noon. for the first time in President
Wilson's new administration
The question was referred to those
officials by the President as a result
of the Senates failure. 10 act on the
armed neutrality bill. The President
apparently intends to put guns aboard
merchan,men if any legal means can be
found.
Evening star., 1917-03-06
VIENNA CONTENDS
GENERAL Warning
FULF|lLS PLEDGE
Denies Rights of NeutraIS Ex-
ist When They Travel on
Enemy Vessels.
ARMED SHIPS "?IRATES":
NO NEED TO WARN THEM
Claims to Be in Accord With United
States. But Interprets Vital
Points Differently.

Ey the Associated Press.
LONDON. March q. - The
american ambassador at Vienna
has been handed the reply OF the
Austrian government to the
American note inquiring as to the
position of the. Austrian govern
mcnt in >RgarG to unrestricted
submarine warfare, according to
a Vienna dispatch to Reuters by
way OF Amsterdam.
The reply declares that neu-
trails are responsible for losses
they suffer by entering territory
where warlike operations are TAX
ing place.
Evening star., 1917-03-06
Wants 1t on New Year Day."

Representative Lenroot OF WisconsintI
stated emphatically that he favors =
change OF date: But" he added !
hastily. the change l advocate is in
the other direction. l would put tho
iuaug uration back instead of forward /.
on the calendar, and hold 1t upon fhsss
LIST of January ! would do this be- !;
cause ! believe the period between tha
election and Inauguration Of the Presi- "
dent and Vice President is too long as.
it is
Representative Britten OF Illinois,:
saying that he had given the matter :
no serious thought. announced that he
saw serious obstacles to the change.
'As I understand it, he said, such
a change would mean that Congress
would either have to remain in Wash (
ington from March until the end Of
April or return here after having gone
back to their homes. l am convinced
that this would be a serious obstacle.
and doubt if the change can be
effected"
Uncle Joe' Cannon OF Illinois. shook
his head obviously"
TO my personal knowledge, they
have have been trying to get this legis-
lation for forty or fifty years. / am
inclined to think that II ought to come.
But ] must say that don't believe that
IL will
Evening star., 1917-03-06

These men pointed to the fact that
March 4, this year. was marked by rain.
sleet and nearly all possible varieties
Of inclement weather, and that only
the chance by which this date came
Sunday deferred the inaugural cere-
monies to 4 day when it cleared off.
though il too cold for enjoy
ment OF the parade. fireworks and other
features. They recalled, too. that
though the first inauguration OF Presi-
dent Wilson fell upon a pleasant day,
days preceding and the day Following
March 1. four years ago, We're chilly.
Comm issioEeF Newman, president OF
the board Of District Commissioners,
said he was more than ever convinced
Of the necessity for the speedy enact
meut of legislation which would avoid
future disappoiutments Commi ssoner
BrownloW characterized such legisla
ton as "a happy solution of the quad
rennial problem" He said he was
heartily in favor of the constitutional
amendment which would effect the
change.
1T is high time that the date should
be changed said col kutz. Engineer
Commissioner. "As il was, TIE partici-
pants in and visitors to the ceremonies
just escaped a very bad day by ~"
skin of their teeth. Al that the high
wind made il not only extremely disa-
greeable for the mdrcherS. hut POSITIVE
iy dangerous for the thousands VINO
were seated in the various stands. Why
the talked-of change is opposed AT all
is something | cannot understand
Evening star., 1917-03-06
Would Change Whole System.

ReamS of interviews with statesmen
could be written favoring 4 change.
There is diversity of opinion, however.
TO the date.
Senator Harry :. New of Indiana. one
os the senators who took his seat yes
terday, probably spoke for all the
fresh arrivals ia that body when he
sa id:
For heavens sake. yes. change the
date And for AN interview on the
subject just branch out from that eA-
preston.
champ Clark interrupted an impor-
tant conference long enough to say
that he had been in favor for years OF
changing the whole system. He thinks
the President should be eleIed for sly
years the House for three :, ears and
that the election should be held in Au-
gust and the inauguration october l.
Representative Burnett of Alabama
said that he was ''activsiy in favor OF
the proposed change of date
n have been working for the change
for twenty years" he said, "and i am
thoroughly convinced, after hearing All
of the arguments pro and con, that eN-
pedienCy and common sense require
that IT should come. ] shall work Tor
it in the future as | have in the past
Brief statements made by certain OF
the representatives interviewed give an,
intimation of the lines upon witch the
effort TO change will be contested.
Evening star., 1917-03-06
WEATHER.

Fair tonight; lowest temperature to-
night about rs degrees. Tomorrow, in
creasing cloudiness and warmer.
Temperature for twenty-fou hours
ending pm: Highest. "a. ct 2 pm.
today: lowest. 23. at am. today
Full report on page 10.
Evening star., 1917-03-06

Sworn Net Circulation. Month Of February.
1917. Daily Average, ss.O5I, Sunday, s3.94I.
Evening star., 1917-03-06

Continued on Second Page.)
Evening star., 1917-03-06

Officials here have felt throughout
that break with Austria would serve
Continued on Second Page.J
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
DR.. RUSSELL TO Preach
At avenue TOMORROW

At the 1890 o'clock service in the
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church to-
morrow the Rev. William e. Russell,
b. d.. VIII be the preacher.
The SUNDAY school will meet at .
o'clock. At this service there will be
the annual September rally service
The Christian Endeavor meeting will be
held at Gas p. m, with Mrs. Alfred
Barnes as leader.
The pastor will preach in the evening
on "A Criminals Confession. a Disgrace
I to His Nationa."
The Women's Home and Foreign Mis-
si0nary Societies will hold the first
meeting after vacation at the home Of
Mrs. George Preston Morris. Bellefonte
on Thursday afternoon.
The special musical program for Sun
day will be as follows:
Morning-Qrgan prelude, "Allegretto
in Flat" Leefson; solo, selected; an
them, Il VIII Arise" Danks; organ
postude, "Postlude in E. Leefson.
Evening-Organ prelude, Grand Of
fertOry in c." Bateman; tenor solo, Lei
Us Have Peace Ball, Charles Stewart
anthem, BE joyful in the Lord, banks
organ postude. March in +" Swift
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
PASTOR TO DISCUSS
NEGRO PROBLEM
Washington Heights Folk
Invited TO Hear Special
Sunday Night Sermon
SPECIAL MUSIC
TO BE FEATURE

In Hanover Presbyterian Church to-
morrow morning the Rev r.. l.. Jack
son Will preach on Christian Compas-
sion" At this service the choir Will
sing the anthem. 20 Lord. How Won
derful. Pierce, and a duet. God is Love" "
Abt The Sunday school VIII meet at
Has o'clock The pastor will meet his
class at the same hour. The lntcrme-
diate Christian Endeayor viii meet at
6ij o'clock. led Dy Miss Thomas. The
Senior Endeavor meeiiLg az $50 O'Clock
Will be led by the pastor
The evening service begins az
o'clock, the pastors subject being "Th,
Negro Problem, with especial reference
20 Wilmington. Both quartet and chorus
Will sing at this service.
People Of The community are invited
TO this service. which lasts from .,
s O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
JOYS OF CHRISTIAN LIFE
SUBJECT At BRBCK -EX

The services at Brack-Ex NJ E.
Church tomorrow will be as follows
Preaching at .1O.45 o'clock, by the
pastor, the Rev. Claude W. Clark. sub
ject; The Joy Of the Christian Life"
Sunday school at 2.sO O'Clock; Junior
Epworth Le,gue at $3.50 o'clock, in
charge Of Miss Carrie Curlett. TO
which boys and girls from 10 to II
years Of age are urged TO join. Those
from Prices Corner, Roselle, Brack
Ex and Oak Grove are invited Ep-
worth League at o'clock; preaching
at 745 o'clock by the pastor subject:
"A Sold er's Faith"
The choir leader Warren Curlett,
would like 10 see all OF the members
OF the choir present tomorrow no be-
gin the fall and winter work. Choir
practice Thursday evenings.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
THEALLSEEINC EYE"
Mr.. Jones' SUBJECT
Will Also Preach on "The
Repeated Demonstration
of Jesus Divinity"
CHORUS CHOIR TO
LEAD SONG SERVICE

The fall and winter schedule of
ysrvices will go into effect tomorrow
It Silverbrook Methodist Episcopal
Church The first service of the day
will begin at 1880 o'clock, when the
pastor. the Rev. Elwood W. Jones.
viii preach on the subject: The Re
peeted Demonstration Of Jesus Di-
vinity." The full choir. directed by
Albert Z. Wilde, will lead the con-
gregational singing and also sing two
anthems.
The Sunday school will meet at ?
o'clock The Mems Drexel Biddle Bibl
Glass will meet at the same hour the
lesson being taught by the pastor
Tie evening service will begin al
7.SO O'Clock. opening with an org,u
selection by Mr.. Crossan. followed by
a song service. led by the chorus
choir There will also he an anthem
by the choir. The subject Of the pas
tors sermon will be: "The All-Seeins
Eye"
Class meetings will be held Monday
ami Tuesday evenings beginning at
O'Clock.
The Epworth Leage will hold bus
mess and soo'cl meeting in the Sun
day school room on Wednesday even
ing at s o'clock.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15
Farewell Old Hat
BY Request
Written for The Evening Journal
By JAMES T. CROZIER.

Goodbye Straw Hat, the time has come
To hang you in the NOW;
/ do not want 10 have you eaten
BY Billy Goat or Cow.
For goats will feed on anything
Should 10 bring TO them pain,
And II I'm here next summer time,
I'll wear you then again.
'lis said straw hats have been called in
Because some frost has come.
II ] should wear you on the street
Just now there would be fun.
Well, I'll keep out OF danger sure,
Because il has been said
II wore YOU at present time
A brick might strike my head.
so / Will hang you high and dry,
Way up in the hay NOW.
For fear our man who seems so dumb
Would feed you 90 the COW.
Our William Goat r2ay look at you
With longing In his eye.
Such things as YOU 10 any goat
Would sure be Apple Pie.
You know Il does not matter much
On what those things do feed.
Old paper bags-Or oyster shells.
or some old rotten weed.
But you'll be safe mp there old Hat.
From every kind Of harm.
And for that reason ! VIII hang you
Way up in our barn.
Evening journal., 1917-09-15

OF other points besides London-muni-
tions plants. army and navy barracks
and industrial towns-within easy
striking distance.
Generally the German bombs have
done their deadly work before the
British planes can locate and engage
them, and then 10 s a running fight
with all the odds against the pursuers
Now look at the French map. 10 is
only 40 minutes flight 10 Paris; but
see how the conditions differ.
The second a squadron Of German
planes take the air. they are spotted by
the French or British fliers who car
mobilize at any point on the front an