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1880 X ST. NV. NJ. 4190.
IRVING. s0l4 DENT PI. NV. GEORGE
| town second floor. east front. FIVE rooms and
bath. steam heat, hot water, janitor service. $2s
THE WILSON, 412 LIST Sc rooms and
once. ITO 9th St NV. Phone NJ. 1852.
THE PORTNER APARTMENTS, 18th & U NV
All-night elevators. bellboys. night clerk. resi-
dent manager. Light included in rent. Cafe.
The following apartments are for lease or sub
| lease:
One Broom apt, all outside rooms. $500
One Groom apt. fine location. $500. 90 90
One Groom apt, fine location. $500
These are opportunities to get good location,
In this popular building which cannot be hat
'''e' IN Apply 1pI OFFICE. THE PoRTNER.
THE CECIL. COR. 18th AND L-2 ROOMS AMI
| bath bachelor apt; rooms and bath housekeep
apt all bright esp Bono
| bldg. cor. 18th and N. Y. ave. Phone N: Sl83
RUTLAND COURTS,
Now READY FOB OCCUPANCY:
room and bath 800. 5000 go 80
room, sss: an. and bath :sssS
All large outside rooms ,., With large closet"
Rutland Courts 10 handsome: new. nreprooi
building. conveniently located. with two electric
elevators. telephone service and excellent man
| agement.
2 4GtR f. W 1RsRsft,s22s
SIS O0-8r., 3D.. Cortland. 1760 Euclid.
SIC. bO-sr b. .pch.. Falkstone. 14th and Farm't.
so-sr. b. Dea ci F s,iss3nee Court COURT;
100. 0O-r., b., Chatham Cts, 1871 Col. I'd. NV.
| SEQ 0o-5r.. b.. Cortland.
&c 60. b. Ro1 1s,to Ssa sna chs latham
G7 500. 70, Bienheim Cts. 1910 Calf. NV.
Us. 0o-r., b., pch.. Falkstone Courts.
las. oo-sr.' b., pch.. La Grande. COT 4th NV.
| las. 00-Sr., b.. Falkstone Courts.
$37 5o-5r. b. .pch.. Blenheim Courts. 1870 Calf.
So g. b. sF peh d. E Psh sne Counts e''
sao.1o-sr. and r.. b.. Dunsmere and ventosa.
g.. so-ar.. b. Chatham curt c,,...
s2S. OF. b. b.. Kitchen. gas. elee.. IS 3 NV.
25.oo-or.: b. pehs.. yard. heat. hot water
~. b-r. 4 sr., b., pantry. Penhurst. 4s n ne
i225o-2r.. b., Kitchen. yento... L.. and ID, nv
s1sSoIir.. b. B.. P pun.n.re asas 18th st. nv
~ 90 SIS oo-2r free gas. Astoria. sra e. nv
$40. .la. So ~ sssr. .nd ar. Dorchester. 1s.s
Completely ana ,a Ma ass apartments.
Courts. or. to Or. tss to $50.
Furnished apt. ventoss, 2r:. b.. T.. $40.
AIONZo O. BLISS PROPERTIES.
Tel Lincoln 1850. Bliss bldg. IS B nv.
THE ErHELHURsT, COR. 18th AND L SITS.
n.w.-a.room and bath h.k. apt. fronting on ct.
E. H'o 9. wA Al a2s Bond bldg. Phone
THE MANCHESTER.
1426 M St. NV.
NEW DOWNTOWN APARTMENTS. NEAR
Thomas Circle. Of one and two room: rooms, and bath
mon house keeping) all bright outside rooms
excellent service; electric elevators and tsis'
phone service all night: electric light free; cafe
S2l 50-S28. 50-$86. 50-e87.b0.
OPEN FOR INSPECTION.
HARRY wARDMAN.
1870 ut. NV. n. 4191.
FOR RENT-APARTMENT. THREE ROOMS
| and BATH 5000 month. Located ei8 New York
ave. NV. A. c. MOSES CO.. same address.
N. 4031.
THE BRYANT. 172o srd ct. NV.
Ant - rooms and bath 2O.oe
THE DETROIT. 1440 Meridian pl nv:
Ant 8c-1 room and bath x14.oe
THE ST. PAUL, 1922 18th st.
Ant. Is rooms and bath ................x ~ y
Apt. 2-6 rooms and bath. ................ - bG
Apt 1S3 rooms and bath 22.ot
PAUL v. MITCHELL q CO..
1913 G Ut. NV. Main Ats.
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1906 L. Or, b. hwh. e5O.D
p1s 23d,11r, %. hwh. $3.50
lila 18th, Tor. b. lat35. rs
1925 N. LIT. b. 49, 10
218 I'd -, sr. b. hwh. IS. 70
1923 I'D. 12r, b. .85. 90
1872 K. Or. b. Lat. $3.50
604 B -. Tor, b. 80. 80
2211 Eye. Or. b. .N. so
1925 Both. Or. b. lat. 20. 90
1921 Both. 7r.w,g..1S.6 90
s21 22d. Or, W, 6. .17.50
2606 Pa av, Or. w.16.60
1922 Prospect, 6.w.g1b.50
$50 e se, 5r, w...15. 90
ss1 28th. II, well so
2414 @, Or. w.....12.0
e1S 26th, Or. w....10. so
APARTMENTS.
1912 N J av. Or. b.H. so
ITO 3D.. ID, Or. b. p. 50
pip Pa av-
Apt PR, b. heat. 20. so
Apt 4-8r. b. heat. 1880
For complete list
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RENT LIST OF
BELT. o'BRIEN 4 co. (rnc.),
1909 G ST. NV.
Telephone Main 1904 1908.
rNTJTRNISHED H0rSES

@4I T1lden NV, Tor.
b ...-...-......42.00
2608 Mozart nw.7. b40. 90
1853 Church NV. Tor,
b DISCRIMINATION. 1000
252O 18th NV. Or. b.s7.5O
"a U NV. Or, b. .. $3.50
A4h II NV. Sr, b.31.50
122 d NV. sr. b. ..25.50
53s LIST Sc. Ar. b. rs. 90
210 Ky av sc. Or. b. 22.a0
% L ne. Or. b. so
Is d sc. 1lr. b. ..22.O0
8 NJ ne, Or. b. so
1404 W NV. Or. b.20.50
81 Schott al ne. Ar. $50
RED.
1924 6h NV. Or. 1880
817 N II av nw.5r.10.30
GIG n II av nw,5r. 1870
'oLoRED.
,ms. .12.50
RES.
707-09 Fla av NV. 81. 90
1923 n Cap, Ar, 10000
1014 9Th Sc ......3o.O0
$40 18th NV. 80. 90
53S LIST Sc. ,.,25. 90
106 L NV .......20.D
S419 NJ NV. 20. 90
is.
I'D bath. ...........17.0O
:. and bath.
HENTN "
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WANTED-APARTMENTS.

w1NTEp-UNFURNIsHE APARTMENT. 1
nr x rooms bath, porch; low rental; northwest
or Georgetown. Address Box AM, Star Office
rHREE GENTLEMEN WANT MODERN TWO
room and bath apartment for the summer CEN
trai location. Address Box 115-P, Star Office.
s1"A pc
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72s 18th ST. PHONE MAIN 1852.
FOR RENTLBY EDWARD 8. WEsCOTT.
1907 Pennsylvania ave.

TlvaniA ave.
CoLORED.
102S 22d. LIT. b. 1880
2214 H. II. b. .25. 80
2028 L. Or. b. $50
1928 10Th. Or, b. .25.50
1883 10th. Or. w...22.5o
A26 X, 7r. b. .22.5O
1909 Swami. Or, b. 20.o0
1925 Church. Sr. ..20.50
1913 NJ nv. Or, b. 20.50
lit 23d, 7r. b. .20.50
2041 L, nat. 1870
22lS Va av, ". lat18.50
1703 Searn, Or. W. lat18.50
1908 26th, Or. W. 1850
1875 ed. 6r. w....15.o0
1910 10th. Ar. ". 1880
500 Fla nv, br.w.15.0
eos 23d. Or. w.....A.60
81 Fenton. Or. w..B.bO
$40 24th, br, w....12.W
SGT 26th. 7r, w....u.10
2019 n. 5r. w.....n-0
914 9th. Or. w....n.W
phone Main 1898,
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FOR RENT.

Mass. ave. near Sheridan Circle, de-
tached, colonial. % rms, 8 baths. 1898 .33
Mass- ave. bet. 18th and 18th, Or, 3D.. 80
18th and NJ sts., IS rooms. baths. 208.8
18th and Swami sts., 12r., 3d.. garage. Ice. SO
Detached. overlooking Rock Creek Park.
10th st. bet. Q and r, IS rooms. baths. 12o. 90
kalorama road bet 18th and 10Th. 12r 3D. 1000
Conn. ave. bet. NJ and n, 15r., 3b...... 100. 90
Park road, 10th and 18th. 10r., 1b., garage $500
ct. near Dupont Circle 10r., lib. ....... $500
1927 18th st., 10 rooms. baths. 5000
1910 Newton ST., 10 rooms. baths.... 5000
1898 Ontario place, 8 rooms, l bath $3.50
1924 II st, rooms, 1 bath. ........ 27.50
4OS NJ St, rooms. 1 bath $3.50
APARTMENTS.
rooms and bath ..............$ SIS. 90
rooms and bath NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SO. 80
THE CHALFONTE, 2116 1t.
and bath INSTRUMENTATION. $3.50
rooms and bath NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 27.5O
rooms AID bath OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ESQ
207 EAST CAPITOL STREET.
rooms and bath Observation-Disclosures. $50. 90
FURNISHED HOUSES AND APARTMENTS IN
MOST DESIRABLE SECTIONS OF CITY AND
SUBURBS. By SEASON OR YEAR.
JOHN W. THOMPSON 4 CO.,
72s 18th ST. PHONE MAIN 1852.
FOR RENEBY EDWARD 8. WEsCOTT.
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1923 v II av NV, lit.
2b ............S75.00
1905 Irving NV, 11r.
2b ............ as. 90
1910 Calvert NV. 11r.
% ............. 80. %
lit Eye NV. 11r. b. IS. W
1341 Clifton NV. 11r.
b.............. b. N
ITO NJ NV, Or, b. 300
2029 o NV, Tor. b. 80. O(
112O Lamont NV. Tor.
Oh ............. AS. 0C
1872 10th NV. Or. b. AZ. 50
81 Bryant nw.9r. b. ~. Sc
1895 9th NV, lar, b. sc
cola
1873 Fairm't nw.6. BIS. so
20 n nv. Or, b. .3.0C
All Ridge NV, Sr. 1850
POLL 9Th NV. Or. 1850
FLATS
1859 18th st. NV, 3 70
STO
712 18th NV. per
wear 600. on
612 18th nw...-..&o.U
1906 q NV, store and
basement .15S.33
1925 14th nw.--..@.0 U
34l5-17 NJ NV. 1000
2412 18th NV. ...30. ~
FL.
1908 LIST NE, 5 rooms q
Over 3407 II st. NV. 5
APART
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he FAlNMo1N
4th and N. Y. Av. NV.
We have several outside apartments for rent
the ''"H FRANCE aSei9!' A: ait shuNpos CO..
"BRIARLEI HAIL. l74o < ST.
New building; ready about Oct. 1; rsssrvs.
lions now being made.
i to 4 rooms and bath tporches) 80 to 80 80
Tho coRDovA. 10th AND FLORIDA AVE.
'0' TIE " DENVER S sA i4io cHxpis ST. ST. ''''''
Apt. z2-6 rooms and bath: phone; elevator
seryies: second noor front mt, >, sa7 90
THE VIRGINIA. 2iao q st. NV. ~. y.
room; RE sns S SEC aisi Ele:id. :,. 700
T TIE HOLLAND. 1925 vernon st. 800
room: m az s Viz Isl; Park road. 's1'0'
'''"' Va TUE coYwoooD.' 1925 ST. ''''
rooms .1 v. 'e oRooMEs. ilis st. NV. 'zS''
THE MELLIs. F1REPRoOF, ga MD. AVE.
n.e.-Three front rooms and bath; southern eI.
posurs near Capitol and all cars Janitor. Ap.
six ROOMS AND BATH AT ACT FLA. AVE.
NV. above store. Key at 400.
2424 18th ST N.W.--To CoLORED PEOPLE
One Groom dat, $3.50: one 4-room, $3.50; in
Location T S,en good help is in great demand
VERY DESIRABLE APARTMENTS OF FOUR
itor service; !lsrFe porehs.: $50 New York ave.
cHAs. ". KING. j.. $40 N. Y. ave.
.THH wAvERLY." 1905 ..y.. ST. NV.
sne Ioe.ton; high -clss. building. Kests. Is
to 4916o. Open for inspection:
81 sEATON ST. NW-FivE-KOOM APART.
meat: porch: back yard; s22 so: convenient & %.
| and post ofpee. Address Box s2s-M. Star once.
"a
The Baltimore, 1892 Biltmore St.
A nice home for nice people.
3 and 8 room unfurnished .pts.: immediate &C.
cupancy. Phone Col. 1854.
FOR RENT-APARTMENT NO 8, 1929 18th
st. NV; rooms. bath. porch and heat: rsnt
$3.50. THDo. FRIEBus. 1920 N. Y. ave. NV.
FOB RENT-APARTMENT AT i2o q ST, NV.
End door; rooms and bath: rent, 1880
THDo. FRIEBUs. 1870 New York ave. NV,
NoDERN s.RooM AND PRIVATE BATH
ssmi basement apartment in new 2-family house
SCI colorado bldg. A'"' main 1880 NOON
Overlooking station plaza: 9 beautiful rooms ana
bath; large back porch: awnings screens and
all modern improvements: rent, s37
WENDELL MANSIONS. 1889 MASS. AVE.
u room: q and 10, baths ..............s2 $4,000
. rooms and bath. porches t37, So s45 90
rooms. bath. porch. ................. $40. 90
TORONTO. 10th and sts
.. 4. 8 rooms and bath cafe Gao to gao
ARGYLE. 18th and Park road
ptI iT2Se En- isi Rsr sn..n :; 90
AsH 1SSR. ,s essA Porch e. '''....''S 90
Is rooms. bath: porch. 1880 to S2o 90
THE SHELBY, 1919 Col. road
rooms, rec hall. bath. porch. ...... 5000
ROOM sscsp. hall. bath. porch. ...... .$27. so
THE =. b. SMITH COMPANY
SIS Fifteenth street
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Prospective tenants W
tage to inspect our proy
our houses are generan
rule being to have them
DWELLINGS
RrIo MA M - A. sDaRE IN
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NOh L n w h5 L.
301 O NV. Or, b. ..T.50
1900 18th nv. Or. %. %. 80
e12 F NV. sr. b. .25.5s
432 Lamont nw.8. boz. 90
1907 33d NV. Or. b. 49, 30
6l2 Morton nw.6, w11.60
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SUMMER B0ARDERs = 1.-THE TAVERN."
Fairfax. Va; an hours ride on electric car and
on macadam road good rooms; good meals; au-
tomobile parties q speciality. G. r. HENRY. Mgr.
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$50. 30. ..1g24 I'd NV. BrI VIZ Su0 n ne
See our List Of apartments under Apartments
To Let
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-27

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26-Guns and
mounts sufficient to arm any reason
able number of American merchant
ships are now stored at navy yards, it
was stated officially at the navy de-
partment today following President
Wilson's appearance before congress
to ask authority TO provide weapons
and men should the need arise. Effi-
cient gunners are lacking, however,
unless they are to be taken from active
ships which can i'll spare them.
Naval officers pointed out that men
of special skill. trained to the minute,
would be required as gun pointers for
anti submarine work. AT best u
boat is difficult to hit as there is little
exposed. Often a periscope hardly Wis
ible at more than few thousand
yards is the gunner's only target
Recent figures show that 250 ships
under American registry are engaged
in trans Atlantic trade .but 1t is esti-
mated that not more than 100 would
apply for guns and take the risk OF
crossing the German submarine zones
| There viii be no difficulty in furnish
ling that number of vessels with weap-
ons, but supplying trained gun pointers
| for 100 guns would take Just that
many Valuable Hien away nun Aisii'
| ing ships.
There are about 1000 men in the
| fleet reserve of whom approximately
| 100 were trained gun pointers when
they left the active service. Most OF
| them are older men, and none had any
recent practice in gun pointing. 1t is
| said that no sufficiently expert pointers
| for work on merchant craft could be
] obtained from that source, although
> some ammunition handlers and other
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-27
ASKS AUTHORITY To USE FORCES
Of FUN|TEDSTATES TOPUT NATION
IN STATE Of ARMED NEUTRALITY
Republican A. P. Leased Wire)
WACIIIMGTAM Eoa L.

WASHINGTON, Feb 26.-President Wilson today
asked congress for authority to the forces of the
United States to protect American ships and lives against
the German submarine to put the nation state
of armed neutrality.
The immediate response was the introduction in the
house of BILL approved in advance by the president en-
powerng him to furnish guns and gunners to American
merchantmen and to employ such other instrumental
ties and methods may become necessary and provd
ing for S00000000 bond ISSUE to be used in his dscre
on for insurance to encourage American commerce
to brave the submarine peril The bill may be brought up
in the house tomorrow with special rules for it's immediate
consideration.
similar bill will be considered tomorrow by the SEN
ate foreign relations committee.
The presidents long expected action, while received
in the main with expressions of support threatens force
extra session of congress.
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[RepubIIean a. 2. leased wIrel


LONDON. Feb. 2s-Henry L. Duke
chief secretary for Ireland told the
house of commons today that twenty
eight persons had been arrested in
Ireland under the defense of the
realm act. He said it was not pro-
posed to try the prisoners.
Mr.. Dillon. later in moving an ad-
journment Of the house. declared that
the situation in ireland was extreme
~ serious and said the government
had taken good care that it should
remain so.
Ireland, Mr. Dillon asserted, in
reality now was living under martial
law.
Characterizing the arrests as in
conceivably stupid" Mr.. Dillon ac-
cused the government Of reversing
the irish policy of the last govern
ment, and predicted that the policy
of pcovocatior would continue until
some bloody explosion or horrible
disaster occurred in Ireland.
Replying to Mr. Dillon. Mr. Duke
denied any change in policy with re-
gard to Ireland. The arrests, he said.
We're not due to any new policy of
repression
The secretary declared that if he
soio fAh he hiltW ne WOuld satisfy the
mouse that what had been done was
resolved upon with regret, but was
Justified by absolute necessity. He
declined to enter into details. on the
ground Of public policy.
Mr. Ronar Law said it was obvious
that II the men were brought to
trial the government would be com
petled to mention facts, which. in the
pubilc interest it was not desirable tc
mention in parliament. Was il no,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-27
BRITISH. PUSH
|. FORWARD OVER
ANCRE From I

[Republican A. p. Leased Wire1
The Associated Press summarizes
operations of yesterday in connection
with the European war as follows:
President Wilson's address to "a
joint session OF congress, asking for
authority TO place the United States
in state OF armed neutrality as q
counter to Germany's submarine war
fare; a continuation of the british
advance against the Germans in
France, the sinking of the Cunard
lire steamer Laconia, on which more
than a score of Americans were pas
senSers, and the recapture by the
British of Kut-el-Amara. in Meso-
potamia. from the Turks, are the
outstanding features in the world
war.
over a front of eleven miles, from
the region of Gommercourt, north Of
the Ancre river. to the district OF
Gueudecouu. south of the river, the
British have pushed forward their
lines to a depth of two miles ac-
cording to the British Official COM
munication. The maneuver has
served to throw forward the right
and left wings Of the British in an
enveloping move toward Bapaume,
the German stronghold in this region.
and to place the British center at
Warlencourt. a scant three miles
from Bapaume.
Bombarments and raidirg opera
tions are still in progress on the
greater part of the remainder Of the
front in France and Belgium and in
the Russian and Austro-ltalian
theaters
In Mesopotamia the British have
captured from the Turks the entire
liIe from Sannaiyat to kUt-el- -Amara.
At the latter place the Turks have
been forced to evacuate the position
they captured from the British near
/" a year ago and now are being
driven back. harassed by British
cavalry. says the British war office.
Large captures in men an6 war
stores were made by the British
IN admitting a retreat from, Kut-
el-Amara. a Turkish official COM
munieat.on says the movement was
pre-arranged ana WAS carried out un-
noticed by the British.
application for the new British wal
loan, treasury bills and wal savings
certificates amounted to more than
e 600. 600. according to an officia,
Law. the British chancellor OF the
eXcheqUcr
An official report from Germany
SANS that since the commencement
Of the war 4,99S,50 tons OF shipping
belonging % entente and neutral ma
tons has been destroyed or con
denned as prizes b. the central
powers.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-27
SEVERAL DEADW WRECK

Virtually all the occupants Of the wood
en- coach arc believed to have been
killed though the number is not defi-
nitely known.
The two coaches were so tightly
jammed together that it was some time
before II was possible to eXtricate the
occupants. Two hours after the acci-
dent one body, that of boy. had been
removed from the wreckage. Physi-
clans and nurses were rushed to the
scene from Altoona and assisted the
injured
The express train left Pittsburg at Z
o'clock last night and was due here at
4. 1S a. m.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-27
From a Staff Correspondent of The
Associated preesl

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, Feb. 26. (via London.)-
The fuli extent Of the German re-
tirement in tee Somme area has not
vet de- eloped. Outpost fighting con-
tinued today between strong British
patrols and German rear guards who
fell back
There has been comparatively little
artillery fire, the Germans evident
ally depending on their heavy guns
mounted on railway trucks. which
could be rushed away At the last
moment in case of necessity.
The British continued to move for
ward all along the line from just
south of Gommecourt TO lie Trans
10y. the latter poirt apparently being
the pivot from which the German
retreat swings backward. The line
has been ,arried well TO the north
east Of Serre. while Irles and Warlen-
court are In British possession Serre,
Pys, Walencourt and Mirsunont
long ago ceased to have form af
villages. The artillery fire they en-
dured for months pulverized them tC
bits of stone and brick. the remnants
Of which now will be used by the
British in restoring the roads to 4
passable condition.
Inc weather cleared To-Day ana the
aeroplaneS were up, closely observ-
ing the German movements. Tho
British line TODAY was creeping near
er Bapaume. the famous German
stronghold ON which they had labor
ed for the greater part Of two years
The roads leading into Baparme were
reported to be obstructed by gian
trees, mine craters and other bar
riers.
No official hint as 20 the probable
lire the Germans propose taking VI
fCnntinneh on Pare Twol
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-27

Republicans. disinclined to grant
blanket authority while congress is in
recess, give evidence of opposing the
legislation the president asks, not for
the purpose of Withholding it. but to
force him to have congress in special
session to take hand in the next steps
which they feel viii lead to war. The
republicans are receiving passive sup
port from the democratic element
classed as pacifists.
The presidents advisers deplore this
situation for its effect in Germany.
where they are convinced it will feed
the official impression that congress
will not support the president if he
finds il necessary to go to war, and
that he is not speaking the sentiment
Of a united country.
The presidents request for authority
10 use other instrumentalities." is the
principal sticking point. Even the re-
pubiicans. and some Of the democrats
who hesitate to give him what he asks,
say they would be willing to give him
, authority to arm American ships or act
on a definite proposal. but are reluctant
TO sign a blank check"
The administration faces this division
in its own ranks in its effort to con-
vince the kaiser that the United States
now is preparing to enforce respect for
its rights on the high seas. Some demo-
Gratis point 10 the presidents own state
ment in his address today that he con-
sidered he already had implied author
| ity to act, and might do so without
sanction of congress. Mr.. Wilson him
self, however, said he preferred not 10
act on implications, and did not desire
! TO be left without specific authority
and no congress to which TO run All
these things point toward an extra
session, although a way out may devel-
op at the last moment.
| Although President Wilson told
congress he was not acting because OF
the long feared overt act" news OF
/ the destruction Of the Cunard lineI
| Laconia. with Americans aboard. was
received here as he was entering the
| doors of the capitol and was passed
from mouth TO mouth through con-
gress while he was speaking. Lacking
details. its seriousness could not be
eliminated. but il was apparent every
where that it gave weight to the pres
idents words, then falling upon a body
of grave. silent legislators, assembled
| before him in a sombre moment OF
! American history weighing the decla-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-27
Will Support
Plan to Meet PAPER Rise

Publishers made ii clear today that
IN accepting the proposal they will not
accept any plan carrying with it a
promise that manufacturers guilty Of
violating the antitrust laws escape
punishment resolution was adopted
saying:
1T is the sense of those assembled
that whatever may be the outcome Of
these pending conferences there should
in the judgment of this meeting. he no
suspension or interruption of the in
vestigation into the causes leading to
the conditions now existing in the news
print paper trade now proceeding
through the agency of the department
of justice"
After the meeting today most Of the
| publishers signed an agreement sub
mtted by the commission in which they
pledged themselves to cut their re-
quirements at least five per cent below
their 1916 supply OF paper.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-27

two AMERICAN WOMEN SuBSEA VICTIMS
THAW'S MOTHER WANTS
HIS SANITY ERM.NED D

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. Pa pc
tition for the appointment of a
lunaey commission to determine
the sanity of Harry X. Thaw, con-
fined in a hospital here as the
result of self-inflicted wounds
when he was about to be arrested
on New York indictment charg-
ing him with assault of l9year-
old Frederick Gump, Jr., of Kan
sas City, Mo, was filed in common
pleas court here today by counsel
on behalf of Thaw's mother. The
proceedings. it was announced,
were instituted in an effort to
have Thaw adjudged insane and
his person and estate brought un-
der control of the judicial author
tiles of Pennsylvania. The petit
tion is made returnable the first
week in April.