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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
New Danger to Shipping
Announced in Note from
Foreign Office
Plan to Cut Off Russia
Germans to Use "All Weap-
ons" to Drive Commerce
from Arctic Sea

Washington, March %. An extern
sion OF the area Of danger to shipping
of the mouths Of the Weser and the
Elbe rivers, where the Allies are en-
blowing mines and other devices IN
their effort to block egress from the
great German naval base, is announced
IN a British Foreign Office note cabled
TO the State Department to-day by Am
bassador Page.
The line. formerly running from a
roint four miles off the Danish coast
10 within seven miles Of the Dutch
coast, after April will extend between
points three miles off the Danish and
Dutch coasts and include all waters to
the eastward, except the territorial
waters of these countries.
BEGINNING on the parallel Of latitude
So degrees north Of Jutland, the line
masses through latitude So degrees
north. longitude & degrees east; lati-
tude 81 degrees, Do minutes north,
longitude degrees 30 minutes east;
latitude SO degrees % minutes north,
longitude degrees one minute east;
latitude SO degrees 20 minutes north,
longitude degrees 5l2 minutes east,
and thence 10 the eastward, following
Netherlands territorial waters.
London. March 2S.-A Reuter- dis
patch from Christiania says the Ger
man Minister has communicated to the
Norwegian government an order from
his government that in future the part
Of the Arctic Sea lying east of "a de
grees east longitude and south Of 70
degrees north latitude. excepting Nor
wegian territory. is to be regarded
dangerous for all navigation. Ships
will be met with all weapons.
Neutral vessels entering those waters
must do so at their own risk. Neutral
ships already on the way for or re
turning from ports in this zone will
not be attacked without warning until
April 8.
The effect Of the German declara-
ton is to extend the barred zone to the
waters giving access to the northern
Russian ports. The zone indicated ex-
tends from the northern part of Nor
way eastward to the north of the Rus
sian and Siberian coast. At the time
of the German declaration of unre-
stricted submarine warfare the Rus
sian northern ports, through which in
the summer months Russian war sup
plies are imported from the United
States and England, were icebound.
The issuance of the declaration at this
time evidently is due to the approach
of the season of navigation in these
waters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24

second Street, Brooklyn, began an ac-
tive canvass for recruits yesterday
under Lieutenant II. {. Ramsey, a
graduate Of the Naval Academy.
Five women applied for enlistment at
the recruiting station at "a East Tween
ty-third street and three at the Cort'
landt Street Office.
Miss Clemens Rcinagle, OF POI West
Eighty eighth Street. sent letter to
Lieutenant Commander Taylor, head OF
the Twenty-thrd Street Office, in which
she inclosed a design for lady sailors
uniform.
Puzzled by the lack Of instructions
from Washington concerning recruit
ing women, Commander Taylor tele-
graphed there late in the afternoon to
find out what to do with the names
that had been furnished him. No reply
was received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
Presidents Policy
Not Fully Revealed
To Cabinet Members

Washington, March %. The Cabinet
me, again to-day for comparatively
brief time and, according TO the usual
announcements discussed the sltua-
ton in all its phases" But IL is doubt
full whether single member OF the
Cabinet was any the closer to the Pres
ident after this meeting than ne was
on Tuesday, when there were many
skeptics as TO the second call for Con-
gress. They were informed on various
details Of the preparedness programme.
That was all Several were frank 10
say later that they did not know what
the President proposed TO do.
Many members Of Congress. about 70
be asked to declare a state OF war,
think the national crisis is such as to
REQUIRE unlimited cooperation IN all
branches of the government. AS they
conceive their duty, II viii not De iul-
filled by a simple declaration OF state
Of war and a blanket Appropriation OF
money.
A Republican member Of the Senate,
from whom an even more vigorous eN-
preston is 10 be expected shortly over
his name, said to-day:
II should hate to declare war, on
state of war. and then have the Com
mander OF the Army and the Navy pur-
sue a policy for which no such declara-
ton was necessary. If we are only
going to arm or convoy our SHIPS no
declaration is needed from Congress.
You can't wage armed neutrality"
Strong statements deploring the Sc
crecy now maintained by Mr.. Wilson
were made to-day by Democrats and
Republicans, members OF the Senate
and the House. The feeling in the Sen
ate is so strong that official expression
of disapproval of the Presidents Sc
crecv Is TO be expected unless Mr.. VIII
son informs the men who have large re-
sponsibilities in the government, m
GLIDING the members Of his own Caoi-
net What his plans are concerning Ger
many. The members Of his Cabinet are
lust as ignorant OF what it Is in the
Presidents mind to do as are the lead
ors of the Democratic party in the SEN
ate and the House.
The fear is beginning to be felt that
the President does not know himself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
First u. S. Dirigibles
Ready in a Month
Builders of Coast Patrol Air.
ships Are Speeding Con-
struction

Washington. March 2S.-Bullders Of
the sixteen small non-rigid dirigible
airships recently ordered for navy
coast patrol work in cooperation with
aeroplanes expect to deliver the first
ship for trial flights within a month.
The builders are cooperating closely in
their efforts to produce the airships in
the shortest possible time.
Representatives Of aircraft and rub
Der companies were again in confer
ence at the Navy Department to-day
with the Joint armynavy board LAYING
plans for construction of large, rigid
battle craft similar to Zeppelins. The
navy believes such airships would be
valuable scouts.
With a declaration OF war full in
formation probably will be available
TO American airplsne builders through
the government as to everything
learned in France and Great Britain.
Greatest speed in equipping American
fleets undoubtedly would be possible
if such information is available here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
Many States Support
Defence Convention Plan

Forty-four states have wired their
intention of sending a total Of 300 dele
gates to the National Defence Conven-
ton to be held next week in the list
Regiment Armory under the auspices
of the National Guard Association OF
the United States.
Practically every regiment IN the
country will have one or more repre-
sentatives in attendance, making the
convention one Of the largest gather
ings of National Guardsmen ever held:
II is expected that the convention Will
result in the development of plans for
recruiting the Guard to many times IT'S
present strength, and to provide equip
ment and training for the enlarged or
ganiZation.
General j. Clifford Foster, OF Florida,
is chairman Of the executive commit
tee for the convention, and Its mel bers
ere General Charles |. Martin. General
Albert j. Logan, General Lawrence w.
Young, General Frank S. Dickson, Gen
eral f. Leroy Sweetzer, General Cecil
b. Vaughn. jr.. Colonel George A. Win
gate. Lieutenant Colonel Ammon b.
Critchfeld and Major Nelson B. Gas
kill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
Shelled Illinois
With Crew Aboard
U-Boat Continued Firing Un-
til Men Were in Boats,
Says Captain

Southampton, March 23.-Thirty-
four survivors of the American tank
steamer Illinois. which was sunk on
March IS, twenty miles north of Alder
ney. by a German submarine, arrived
here to-day. OF the party sixteen are
Americans. the others being Swedes
and Spaniards. Captain H. Iverson
made the following statement;
1--WE sailed on March 16 from Lon
don for Port Arthur, Tex. At 7:45
a. m. on the 18th we sighted a sub
marine bearing down upon us from
the southwest from distance Of ap-
proximately three miles. About ten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
Maryland May Draft Men
Census Of Male Population to
Start Next Week

Baltimore, March 23.-Governor Har-
rington to-day completed the draft Of
census blanks for surveying the male
citizens Of Maryland, and the work
will start next week. Under al act OF
the last Legislature every citizen Of
Maryland is eligible for military duty
between the ages Of eighteen and forty
five, with a few exceptions.
Il is likely that the Governor will
call for volunteers to I'll the gaps
in the Maryland National Guard in
the next ten days, and II he fails to
get the required number-about $500
the sheriffs will proceed to draw cit
liens by allotment. This same plan
will be used if the government calls
on Maryland for volunteers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
Lake Patents Submarine
Carrying Railroad Car

Bridgeport, Conn, March 23.-Simon
Lake has obtained patent on car
for the overland transportation Of sub
marines and other small craft By the
use of underwater tracks the car is
run into water Of sufficient depth TO
enable the boat to sail into the cradle.
The car is then hauled to the sur
face tracks and hitched to train:
The radius Of transportation is limited
only by the size Of the boat and over
head distractions. IL is believed that
such a car would facilitate the mobili-
cation of coast defence submarines or
small patrol boats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
One American Aboard
Torpedoed Tank Steamer

Washington. March %. - Consul
Frost. at Queenstown, notified the
State Department tonight that ono
American George Wilson Stead, Of
Chester, Penn, an engineer - was
aboard the Norwegian tank steamer
Nal Manger. sunk without loss of life
Yesterday by submarine or mine. All
aboard were saved. The dispatch adds:
Norwegian tanker Malmanger, $50
tons. New York to Avonmouth, cargo
of kerosene. sunk by explosion six
miles east Of Fastnet at noon on the
22d. remaining ahoat until $3.50 p. m.
No injuries or losses. No warning or
attempt to escape. Submarine not seen.
Explosion may have been mine. Was
under escort. One American George
Wilson Stead. Of Chester, Penn, en-
gineer Westinghouse Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
Dutch Reject Berlin Offer
Refuse Indemnity for Crews
of Torpedoed Ships

The Hague, March % The Dutch
Foreign Office in a statement in refer
ence to the seven Dutch steamships
torpedoed off Falmouth recently says
that the German government on March
offered to pay an indemnity for the
loss of members of the crews and to
help the owners by facilitating the
purchase of German ships after the
war.
This offer, the statement adds, was
made ION considerations of humanity
and good eighborship." Further steps
led TO a reconsideration Of the offer
by Germany, which now offers German
ships for rental ION reasonable condi-
tons"
Holland, it is declared. rejected the
offer. and the owners, under the circum-
stances. also refused to accept the pro-
posal of naturalization for the crews.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
Plans to Intern Teutons
St. Louis to Have Detention
Camp, Says u. S. Official
fBy telegraph TO The Tribunel

st. Louis, March 23.-Germans in St.
Louis will be placed in detention
camps in case Of war with Germany,
according to a statement made to-day
by United States District Attorney Oil
yer. in charge of the Department Of
Justice arrangements in this territory.
Oliver said that in the event of any
demonstration in this city the leaders
would be arrested Immediately.
I'VE have the names OF a great many
Germans who are showing too much
German sentiment" he said. These
will be placed in Jail in case OF a
demonstration, while others, who are
known to be in sympathy with the
leaders whom we are watching. will be
placed in detention camps in case OF
war with Germany"
Fear OF being informed in case OF war
has caused many German-Americans Of
this district 10 feet TO Mexico, more
than 1000 having left since the break
IN relations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
Connecticut to Fast
And Reflect on War
Has Prosperity Slapped y. 5.
Strength Governor Asks

Hartford, Conn, March Ex-Governor
Holcomb, in his proclamation for
a fast day Friday, April 6, issued to-
day. makes reference to the interna-
tional crisis as follows:
Our citizens have BEEN slain upon
the high seas. The principles upon
which our country was founded, and
which have been the breath of life
within its nostrils, have been brought
into contempt. We have endured un-
til endurance became a reproach.
And now we question whether long
peace and great prosperity have not
Slapped our strength 20 resist. 1t is
time for heart searching, time
for every man TO ask himself wheth-
er liberty, equality and brotherhood
are for him more than empty
words; whether for them he is ready
to suffer and, If need be, to die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
Sink U-Boats on Spot,
Saws Ex-President T aft
Not to Do So Like Waiting
for a Coroner's Inquest,
He Declares

Atlanta, March 23.-Former Presi-
dent Taft, speaking to-day to a large
audience of Atlantans, who wildly
cheered his utterances, declared that
armed American merchantmen should
await no warnings from submarines,
but should "sink them on the spot
The former President asserted that
the nation already is in effect at war
with Germany. He said that for a
commercial vessel. not to shoot sub
marine on sight would be like await
ing for a coroner's inquest when man
points a pistol at you
"Our conscience is void Of ohense
in respect TO the seeking of war" he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
us Naval Recruits
Enlist i'm q Day

Eighteen naval recruit Offices in vari-
Gus parts of the metropolitan district
added 175 men to the navy, Naval Re-
serve and Naval Militia yesterday,
while eight women were disappointed
in their efforts to enlist as sailors.
Forty men we're taken for the fleet
and 100 as members Of the Naval Re
serve for service in the event of war.
The Naval Militia, which is almost re-
cruited to its present authorized
strength. added fifteen more. A new
division of the I'd Battalion, Naval
Militia. which has an armory at Fifty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
May Resume Deportations
Germans Prepare to Force
French to Work Farms

Hazebrouck, France. March 23.-It is
reported here that deportations from
the invaded district Of Northern France
are about to be resumed. The Ger
mans for some time are said TO have
been distributing blanks to be filled
out, in order to organize the deporta-
ton of young men and women with
view to employing them for spring
farming.
The Germans continue to requisition
metal. having taken from most of the
churches in Lille their bells and organ
pipes and from other places quantities
of sheet steel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
Ready to Mobilize Labor

Washington, March %. - Anthony
Caminetti, Commissioner General OF
immigration. announced to-day that
the United States employment service
was prepared to unity the labor re-
sources of the country. Plans are be-
ing made for locating ready for call
persons to replace men taken into the
active service Of the army or navy.
The employment service is cooperating
with the National Defence Council.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24

shows the resources Of the Federal Re
serve system to be greater than those
Of all the chief belligerents comoihouc:
Nearly all the huge sccretions OF
money that have poured into the coun r
try during the two additional hai'
wears of war could be made avalia3le
FOR use in war, whether expended Dy
this government or by other govern -
ments engaged in fighting commo"
enemy. II
Thus, while an American army o.
sufficient size 20 conduct aggresSlY
warfare has not yet been raised anu
would have 10 be trained and EQUIPPED
American dollars, II was pointed OUT
need no training and are abundant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
296 DrorUned When U-Boat
Sank French Baftleship

Paris, March 23.-The French cruiser
Cbattleship) Danton was torpedoed IN
the Mediterranean on March ~, IT was
announced officially by the Admiralty
tonight. Two hundred and ninety-six
men were lost and sO6 were saved. The
statement says: -,
"The cruiser Danton was torpcdoed
in the Mediterranean on the 10Th and
sank half an hour later, the victims
numbering 296. The escort. the mas
sue and patrol boats, succeeded in saw
ing sos men. The massue attacked the
submarine with grenades and it disap-
reared and was not seen again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
Dutch Press Says Sinking
OF HeoIdfon Means War

Amsterdam, March 23.-The Han
delsblad" considers that the torpedoing
Of the American steamer Healdton
means war between the United States
and Germany The "Nieuws van den
Dag" says that if the torpedoing of the
Healdton leads 10 war the RESPONSE
bility falls upon Germany, not upon the
United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24
Spy Suspects Escape Jail

Norton, Va, March 23.-Two men ar
rested here to-day. suspected Of spying
or railroad bridges and terminals
around Norton, escaped from the county
Jail tonight by climbing through
scuttle in the roof. The officials say
they are Germans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-24

continued. Eve only take up our sword
because honor and respect for our
rights have compelled US to do so. NOW
we ought TO bear ourselves so that our
enemy will regret having made US
fight"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-07
.WELLYS = CORNER

Local tennis stars are having
trouble with Jupiter Pluvius. Rain
put crimp in yesterdays program.
The tournament committee is anx-
ious to have all matches played in
time for the out-of-town contests.
New York is still signing up pros-
pective stars. Yesterday Jimmy"
Smith who was declared a free agent
by the National Commission ioined
the Muggsy McGraw aggregation.
Hagerstown defeated Cumberland
yesterday, while Frederick was trim
ming Martirsburg. The Maryland
ers are now only 10 points back of
the Blue Ridge leaders. Frederick
was big factor recently in putting a
crimp in the winning stride of the
first. division teams.
Complete baseball outfits, includ-
ing bases, gloves. bats. balls and
masks, have been given to eight
ships in the United States Navy by
the eight teams of the National
League, it was announced yesterday
by John A. Heydler, secretary of
the league. In addition, the league
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-07
TWO MATCHES IN
TENNIS TOURNEY
Rain Stops Play. Committee
Decides on Women's
Doubles

Play in the Greater Harrisburg
patriotic tennis tournament was
again cut short yesterday. Rain in
terfered with the program and post
poned matches were played off this
afternoon. Only two matches were
completed yesterday when the storm
broke.
Charles Eager defeated w. r.
Searer, of Carlisle, in two straight
sets, score Go, 6-1. In the mixed
doubles events Miss Margaret Smith
and Valentine Eager won over Miss
Killinger and r. Clark. The scores
were 6-2, 4-6 and Ga.
Womcn's Doubles
At meeting of the tennis tourna-
ment committee it was decided to
run the women's doubles events in
order to not disappoint the eight
teams entered, including Josephine
Campbell and Janet Eckels VS.. Mar
garet Pollock and Elizabeth Smith,
Mildred Runkle and partner VS.. Vir-
ginia Wood and Katherine Zarker,
Mrs. E. c. Shelly and Miss Wall VS..
Marion Black and Lucille Beard,
Mrs. Sauers and Mrs. Runkle VS..
Mildred Sheesley and Catherine
Martin.
At the same time it was decided
that all matches up to the semi
finals in all events must be played
off by Friday evening of this week.
Owing to the small number of en-
tries and the consequent small in
come from entrance fees, it was
found impossible to award any med
ais to the runners-up in the various
events, but as previously announced
winners in all events will receive
medals.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-07
LOCAL MEN IN
ATGLEN EVENTS
Will Be Prominent in Big Pa
triotic Shoot Tomorrow;
At York Friday

At Atglen tomorrow Harrisburg
shooters will be largely represented
in the annual registered tournament
of the Atglen Gun Club. 1t will be
held at Atglen, near Lancaster,
starting at 10 o'clock. Lloyd r.
Lewis will be in charge. Arrange
ments have been made to have trains
stop at Atglen to accommodate
shooters from East and West.
The program includes q 150-tar-
get race of six Is and three 20
each target thrown will form a purse
to be divided for high guns, one
money for each five entries.
Red Cross Benefits
The women of the Red Cross have
donated six handsome pieces of table
silver to be awarded on 100 targets.
Events three to eight make the 100
targets for this event, ties to be shot
off in event 8. All receipts for this
shoot less the net expenses will go
into the treasury of the Red Cross
Society.
Among the Harrisburgers will be
John G. Martin, Harry b. Shoop, a.
H. Roberts, M. B. Stewert, w. &C.
Hoover, Fred b. Dinger, G. Martin,
William Cleckner, Orville Hickokr
Fred Godcharles, o. Eshenour, Sam
uel B. Segelbaum, w. H. Wilson, S.
S. Hoffman and l.. b. Worden On
Friday these shooters will also par
ticipate in the big shoot of the
Pennsylvania Four City Trapshoot-
ers League at York.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-07
CHAMPION TO
PICK OPPONENT
Benny Leonard's Next Fight
on Labor Day; Favors
Twenty Rounds

New York, Aug. Tt is prob
able that Benny Leonard will defend
his lightweight championship in a
2O-round bout to a decision on Labor
Day somewhere in Connecticut. T."
That is the objective of several pro-
moters who are now bidding for a
match between the New York boxer
and any one of three or four op-
ponents. 1t is reported that at least
one promoter has found Sight"
and has completed all the necessary
arrangements for staging such a
bout, except that he has not yet per-
suaded Leonard to sign articles.
1t is further stated that Leonard
is to be permitted to select his op-
ponent from among Johnny Dundee,
Willie Jackson, Charley White, Irish
Patsy Cline and Joe yelling. 1t is
also possible that Freddy Welsh may
be considered for a return bout. Ac-
cording to a reliable source a match
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-07

for Labor Day in which Leonard
Will De featured will be clinched in
the next few days.
Favors Twenty Rounds
1t is known that Leonard favors
a 2O-round bout to a decision. and
ne is said to be willing to meet anv
opponent the promoters may figure
as the logical contender for him to
face. ann "
Boxing in Connecticut is held I'M
der local option. Twenty-ronnd
bouts are permissible if the sane
tion of the local authorities where
the bout is to be staged can be pro-
cured. 1t is said that this permis-
sion already has been received for
such a bout. If this be true the
biggest obstacle in the path of the
event has been removed.
If such a bout could be staged
within few hours ride of New
York on Labor Day its financial
success would be assured If the
Weather Man behaved himself. II
has been many pale faced moons
since real championship bout has
been held within easy striking dis
tance of this city, and there is not
the slightest doubt that New York
fans would welcome the opportunity
to attend en- masse.
There is but little time left in
which to complete the details if the
bout is to be held on Labor Day.
and definite announcement is ex-
pected before the end of next
week.