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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
ADMITS
MORALE WEAKENING
Former Hungarian Premier Hears
Voice for "PcacC at ANY
Price" From Public.

New York, March 14.--That many
want peace at any price, that the
starvation policy Of our enemies has
hardships are increasing from day to
day and that it is becoming daily
moro difficult to maintain the forti-
tude necessary to carry on tho war
TO successful termination, were
statements made by Count .Andrassy,
former Hungarian premier, in the
Hungarian chamber of deputies on
February 6, according to German
newspapers received here.
Count Andrassy, in opening his
speech. said the constitution party Of
which he was the leader had been dis
solved and that the great majority Of
the mem bers would enter the newly
organized government party. Empha-
sizing the necessity Of forming a
strong united government party,
Count Andrassy said: "Now is not
the tmo for petty party interests, as
the interests of the nation are at
stake.
MANY desire peace at any price.
That would be the greatest crime
against the nation and those elements
who are trying to incite such a peace
would suffer the most from it. Peace
at any price would destroy the self
consciousness of the nation and
paralyze it's economic life
Reviewing the Russian peace aims
he said he was convinced the Bolshe-
Wiki were not serious in their peace
intentions.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
FEAR JAPANESE
MOVE INTO RUSSIA
Brig. Gen. johnson Receives Alarm
ing Information Direct From
Seat of Trouble

Boston. March 14.-"It is significant
posed to sending japanese troops into
Russia are those that took pro-
German or anti British stand on other
issues" Brigadier Gen. John Johnson,
commander of the department of the
northeast, said today in q statement
on the American attitude toward the
Russian situation
"Of course" he continued there
are other considerations to be taken
into account but these forces are op-
posed to it is one good reason, in my
mind, why we should be in favor of
it. General Ben Butler when con-
ductin2 negotiations with the British
used to say: IF they want it we don't
want it, If they don't want it, we do
at is a delicate situation. Russia
is our friend and if the allies go into
Russia we should make it clear it is
not to fight Germany there but to
protect our property and our friends.
Lieut.. Col. William Judson, who has
just returned from Russia, told me
that he had talked with many of the
more intelligent Russians Of all par
ties and that without exception they
feared Japanese Intervention because
of the possibility it might CrYstalize
public opinion in favor of the Ger
mans
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
RAILROAD INVENTORY ORDERED
McAdoo Wants to Know Conditions
On December 81, 1917.

Washington, March 14.-Railroads
were ordered today by Director Con
eral McAdoo to mako an inventory
OF materials and supplies on han1
December 81, 1917, when private con-
troll ceased, for use in connection
with government administration OF
purchases and bettcrment and rail
road financing.
The inventories must be begun by
May /, according to the order, and
are to be adjusted to show conditions
on December 81. IF inventories have
been taken since that date they may
be used as the basis for the report
The inventories will he valuable to
the government and roads when tho
period of common control ends, as
the government is required to return
tho railways properties in as good
coalition as when they were taken
rECr.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
100 KILLED AND 70
HURT IN PARIS RAID
SiXty-SiA Crushed to Death During
Panic When German Air
planes Appear.

Paris. March IA sergeant in
the quarterInas department of
the American army, who was acting
as a chauffeur for the department in
Paris was injured slightly in last
nights raid.
In a certain hospital in the Paris
district six persons were killed and
seven injured by bombs dropped by
the German airmen.
The official statement on the raid
says:
Tho number of victims of last
nights bonn hardment is now known.
In Paris % We're killed and 80 in
jured, in the suburbs ) were killed
and =? injured; 66 others were
crushed to death by crowd in Il
panic at the entrance to the Metro
politan subway station where they
sought refuge. These victims were
almost all women.
One Of the wounded policemen was
awarded tho military medal
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
CZECHS Throw OFF
YOKE OF AUSTRIA
Announce Complete Political In
dependence Of Masters at Vienna
SUPPRESSED NEWS NOW OUT
More Than go Czech Deputies From
Rcichsrath Participate in ConStitu-
cnt Council Held in Prague, Bo-
hcmia, January 6.

Washington, March 14.-Repre-
scntatiVes of the Czech nation at
Pra que have made q public declara-
ton OF their nations unshakable will
and Just right to self-determinaton
and complete political independence
from Austria. All reports of the
proceedings Of the Czech representa-
tiVes were ordered suppressed by the
Austrian Ccnsors but details have
reached the CzechO-SlOVokO national
council here and today were made
public.
The constituent council Of the lands
of Bohemia convened in Pra que Janu-
airy with more than $50 Czech depu-
ties from the Austrian ReirhSrath and
the national diets of Bohemia Mo-
ravia and Silesia, elected by the free
choice of the people Of the Czech
lands, in attendance, constituting a
legal representation of the whole ma
ton.
The declaration adopted is looked
upon as proof of the sentiment Of the
whole Czech-SlovaI nation and to-
wards the government of AUSTRIA 1t
comedies with the declaration at the
time Of the Franco-Prussian war
when they said: "Au nationalities,
be they great or small, have the same
right to self-determination, and in the
same manner they must be considered
equal" Continuing the present dec
laration states in part:
"We tho representatives of the
Czechs, true to the principles estab
lished by our predecessors, arc greet
ing with JOY the fact that all states
built upon the principles Of demOc
racy whether belligerent neutral
consider this right of free self-de-
tcrmina ton Of nations to be a guar
antee of a general and lasting peace.
I'VE solemnly protest against the
refusal of the right OF se1f-detcrmina-
ton Of nations at the conference at
Brest-Litovsk and demand in compli-
anCe with this right, all nations and
therefore also the Czechs be allowed
to participate and to defend their
rights at the peace conferences"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
GIFT OF S1OO TO FIREMEN
LandcrS, Frary x Clark Shows Ap.
probation For Services Ecndcrcd
At Thinning Room Fire.

A Gift of 500 has been made to
the fretnen's pension fund by Ian
ders, Frary & Clark for the services
rendered by the fircmen at the tin,
ming rom fire at tie factory early
last Monday morning. The check was
accompanied by the following letter
addressed to Chief Robert M. Dame:
ITO express our appreciation for
the services rendered at OUT timing
room fire on the morning of March
we nave ordered cigars sent
around for the MON bcrs Of the de
partment and hope that they will
know that we deeply appreciate their
services We are attaching a check
(for 5000 to be applied to the fire
mems pension fund.
'YOurS truly,
"JOSEPH r. LAMB
Vice PrcSidcnt"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
HOSPITAL SHIP HIT
BUT REACHES PORT
Two Torpcdocs Fired AT Guilford
Castle by U-BOat in Viola
ton of Pledge.

London. March 14.-The hospital
ship Guilford Castle was attacked un-
successfully by a submarine in the
Rristol channel on March 10 it was
announced officially today.
This is the second submarine at
tack on such ships recently. A fort
night ago the Glcnart Castle was sunk
in violation Of German pledge,
about $50 lives being lost.
The Guilford CaStl" is steam
ship of S,O3G touS gross
Two torpcdorS were fired at the
G4ilf0rd Castle, the first missing and
the second hitting the vessels bow.
Although badly damaged. she was
sblr to reach port. There we're MANY
sick and wounded ON board, who
we're transferred to another vessel
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
THETA SIGMA FRAT
TO START AGAIN? :?
Rumor is Circulating About tho City
That Once Powerful LII. S. So
cicty is to be Rc-Organizcd.

An unconfirmed rumOr is ahoat
about the city, to the effect that the
alumni members of High school
that is somo OF thcm--are making
preparations for tho REORGANIZATION
of the old T. S. fraternity which was
at one time the recognized power Of
secret organizations at tho school.
The promoters Of the movement have
succeeded so far in keeping their
plans In the dark, but it is still fur
ther reported that everything is about
in readiness to open shop. The
Theta Sigma had a tlourishing organi-
zation until tho school board banned
such societies in the school. 1t man
aged to thrive for a short time, but
finally went out of existence.
From what can be learned, the
school boards edict was not as thor
Ough as had been expected, and the
old frat movement has been carried
on just the samo, by the A. y. IS.
fraternity with rooms in the Judd
block on Main street. When the
rumblings OF the threa tened re-or-
ganization Of the T. s. were heard. it
is said that the A. d. s. members be-
came active and tried to run down
the origin Of the movement. Their
efforts to date, have proven fruitless
it is reported, and in dismay they
have since tried to place the blame
on ono of the popular and active
members of the school, Francis j
Kiernan.
When asked regarding his connec-
tion with the r. S. fraternity today
Mr. Herman emphatically denied any
connection with the organization.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
CALL GERMAN POLICY
in RUSSIA A MISTAKE
Berlin Has Played Game
for Allies, Writers
Declare.

Amsterdam, March 14.-Some sec
t1onS OF the German press are uneasy
over developments in The Far East.
The Frankfurtcr Zeitung considers
chat the breaking up of Russia into
Il number of Independent states is q
bad policy for Germany and urges
the greatest tact and prudence be
l sed in dealing with the border
states SO they will not in the future
sigh for q reunion with Russia and
become so many thorns in Germany's
side. The paper adds: "Clearly the
Entente policy is to use the Japanese
alliance to Nshove Germany out of
Asiatic markets forever. Germany
played their game by breaking up
Russia. Germany now has no more
hope than ever of being able to con-
duct a Far Eastern policy except in
conjunction with Great Britain and
Russia. That is why n weak Russia
will not contribute to Germany's ul
innate welfare"
Captain Won Salzmann, the military
critic of the Vossische Zeitung,
writes:
Germany too late began to realize
that the time might come when the
United States and Japan would see
that war is not always the most
profitable way of settling differences.
Germany's Russian policy has played
the game brilliantly for Great Brit
;in and the United States. In the
same way Germany has increased
Hollands debt of gratitude to Great
Britain.
"It should have been GermanY's
game to earn Hollands gratitude by
guaranteeing her the safe possession
Of her East Indian colonies, but in
stead of this she cemented the Anglo
Japanese alliance and delivered the
Dutch colonies from Japanese pres
sure southwark by opening the door
to Japanese enterprise in Russia.
"Only the most limited intelli-
eence can believe that the breakup
| Of Russia will be to Germany's ad
vantage. True results of Germanys
| Russian policy are patent in the les
sening of the differences between ia
| pan and the United States and the
| cementing of the Anglo-Japanese al
! lance and the consequent Sc ~urity Of
| the Anglo-Indian and Australian COL
| onia1 possessions as we'll as the Dutch
! and French colonies In southeast
| Asia.
| 1.-The consequences are that Ger
| many again finds herself without
! friends in the world, while Great
Britain laughs in the background" ="
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
BRITISH SMASH 79
PLANES THIS MONTH
Destroy SO and Shoot Down 40
Others Out Of Control
DARING RAIDS ON GERMANS


British Front in France and Bel
cium. March II, (By the Associated
Press )-This has been another day
Of ideal fighting weather, but there
has been no change in the situation
The artillery pounds continually and
the British airmen have been doing
marvellous work. The first ten days
CT March as Il whole have been
among the best yet recorded for the
air service. In addition to a vast
amount of accommodating and photo
graphing the aViatOrS have destroyed
more than 80 German airplanes and
brought down 40 others out of con-
troll, Notwithstanding adverse wealth
cr. Only Is British machines are
reported missing. Virtually all these
air battles occurred behind the Ger
man lines.
Bombing raids have been almost
continuous. One successful expedi-
tiCn was against three enemy air
dromes on March ., during the day
time A British aerial fleet arrived
at an hour when numbers Of Ger
man machines about to start were
standing in a field near their hang
nrs. The British attacked at a height
of 400 feet and, because of their low
astrous effect. Several buildings were
set on fire and direct hits were OBJ
served among the German machines
The British returned. flying at a.
height Of 100 feet, which just enabled
tNem to clear the tree tops. They
used their guns on every military OBJ
ieCt in sight. The first attack was
made on horse transport. Some
of the horses were killed and the
rest stampeded, upsetting the wagons
Another horse transport was stam-
peded and then detachment of
marching infantry came into range.
Several of the soldiers were shot be-
fore they could reach cover. Equally
effective was the shooting against
some cavalry, two officers being
among those toppled from their sad
dles. The British machines returned
safely not having been attacked by
the enemy at all.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
RAINBOW DIVISION
Held line MARCH 5
National Guardsmen Congratulate
ed by French General for Work
CABLE FROM GEN. PERSHING
German Attempt to Rush Trenches
Fails Before Stone wall Composed
of American Soldiers OF the Forty
second Division.

Washington, March 14.-American
troops that repulsed the German raid
of March were from the Forty-sec-
ond, or Rainbow Division, which is
made up of National Guardsmen, Gen
eral Pcrshing reported today.
The commander of the American
division was personally congratulated
by Gen. Gerard, commander OF the
8th French army, for the manner IN
which the Americans conducted them
selves.
Gen. Pershing's message, as given
out by the War department, follows:
Summary of activities on Forty
second (Rainbow) Division front,
night OF fourth, and fifth of March:
ENEMY attempted trench raid early
morning, March 5. Raid was repulsed
with losses to the enemy. Our losses
reported light; no missing or prs-
oners. Gen. Gerard, commanding Sth
French army, congratulated division
commander on way in which tho
troops repulsed raid
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14

London. March l4.--In last night s
air raid one airShip crossed the coast,
and dropped four bombs on Hartlc-
POOL Six dwelling houSes were de-
moIshod there and 80 We're damaged.
Five persons were Killed and 9 in
cured.
An otiiCia! note issued tonight says
the two recent raids have SiIoMD
clearly that cellars arc the SafCst
shelters, affordnG protcctioH against
bombs, aerial torpcdoeS and mttaIm-
mabIc missiles. In some instances
houses have been almost demolished
without damage to the cellars.
\ >pCcial department has been or
Ganized by the police to give any
householder an OpiNion as to the
strength OF his collar.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
INERSHAW DRIVEN ONTO BEACH.
Merchants and Miners Liner Tossed
About by Gale.

An Atlantic Port. March 14.-AS
the result of rough sea and strong
easterly wind, the steamship her-
shaw of the Merchants and Miners
line, which went ashore yesterday Off
the southern New England coast was
this morning reported to have been
driven nearly 100 feet nearer the
beach last night. Only the crew re-
NAMED on board and wreckers were
roaking ready for another attempt to
ruat the vessel as soon as tide and
wind arc favorable.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
BAKER A BUSY MAN
Program Includes Conferences With
Military, Governmental and Red
Cross Officials in Paris.

Paris, March 14--NnWton ID. Baker
tho American secretary of war, was
Kept busy today attending the con-
ferences. In the forenoon he con-
ferred with Arthur j. Ralfour, Brit
ish foreign secretary, and Cen. FoCh.
Secretary Baker lunchcd with Gen
erals Pershing and Bliss, his brother.
Henry Baker, and a few other guests.
Early in the afternoon he conferred
with J, r. kcarny of the public in
formation service and visited the
headquarters Of tho American Red
Cross as the guest of Ma ior Robert
Perkins. head of the Red Cross mis-
SION. AfterNard Mr.. Baker called on
former Premier NiViani at his home
and then saw Foreign Minister Pin
chon at the foreign office. The sec
J ctarN also conferred with Oscar
Crosby. representative of the Ameri-
can treasury department.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
WAGE INCREASE FOR 10000


Boston, March 14.-The American
WOODEN Co. today announced a ten per
cent. increase in the wages of it's
so 600 employees in New England and
New York effective March | 5. This
is the third increase by the company
in a year.
The company operates so mills
many of which are engaged on gov
ernment work. The largest of these
are located at Lawrence, where more
than 10000 operatives are employed
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
Compensation PAID Tor ANY !
Sunk by U-boatS.

London, March 14.-Because Of
long delays in the negotiations
Holland over Dutch shipping in 4
ports and the sloWncss Of the d
government in assisting in the 50
Great Britain and United States |
reached an agreement to end the
GotiatiOnS and take over all $
ships next week for the use of
Allies
Every prccaution will be taken
safeguard the rights Of the own
The ships will be insured and arI
and any ships sunk will bo repld
at the earliest possible time after
war.
The amount Of tonnage made aI
able to allies through the arrad
ment is 100000 tons. of which
per cent. is in the United Statesl
per cent. in British ports and Is
cent. in other allied ports.
A similar arrangements alrd
made in the case of Norway is wd
ing satisfactorily to the Norwei
owners and shipping interests.
The Allied decisions find II
basis in the lex angaria. or the
covering the forcible seizure OF a
for public use under which a belli|
ent nation may use neutral toni
if adequate compensation is n
The Germans exercised this righd
British vessels in the Franco -Prus
war.
4 telegram from The Hague
terday stated the Dutch forc;g" d
bad learned that clearance has
refused to several Dutch vcsst Isl
Singapore.
The NEGOTIATIONS with Holland i
been in progress for many mol
and it was expected an arranged
would be reached last Christi
The Germans, however, were cont
HllN bringing pressure to bear u
Holland and the delay in reaching
agreement operated continuously
the advantage of Germany and to|
disadvantage Of the Allies.
Realizing the difficult position
Holland the Allies decided TO n
an immediate settlement.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
French Get 1 Machines.

Paris. March 13.--FrenCh aViators
have accounted for 4 enemy ma
chimes according to a statement from
the war office tonight, which also
reports successful Belgian forward
movement near Lombacrtdsyke. Re-
garding the operations in the east the
statement says that on March 12
French troops made several raids
nCrth of Liuminca Serbian troops
brought back several enemy troops in
q raid.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
ALLIES TAKE ]
TOTALLINQ
ENOUGH DYNAMITE AT HO
TO BLOW Up FALF OF 0

Washington, Marcu IT, Enough
dynamite to blow up half the great
shipyard at Hog island WAS found
there during February, Dudley r.
Kennedy, manager of tho industrial
relations department, today told the
sc nate investigating committee, and
secret service men have been unable
TO find out who placed it there.
The testimony was brought out by
Senator Nelson, who asked Kennedy
whether the American International
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
CREEL'S PROTEST HEEDED
President Requests Secretary Baker to
Discuss Publication of Casualty
LISTS With General Pcrshing.

Washington. March 14.-At the
Presidents request, Secretary Baker
will confer with Gen. Pershing as to
how casualty lists shall be issued. The
president, after studying a protest by
George Creel, chairman of committee
on public information, against putting
out casualties without giving the ad-
dresses of dead and wounded men,
asked the War department today to
have the secretary go into the subject
with the American commaner
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
British Raiders Take Prisoners.

London March 14.-British raid
ers brought back prisoners from the
German position near Epehy, south
west of Cambria: last night The Of
G'i"l statement from the war office
today also reports the repulse of a
.'.lIr ~ raid in the Ypres sector.
German artillery increased its activity
in the Neuve ChappeIle sector.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
Time Limit Expires Monday

Washington, March l4.-The LTr
States and Great Britain have pres
ed final notice to Holland that
less the pending agreement for "A
use Of Dutch ships is accepted
March IS, the ships will be ts
over for Allied use.
In addition to the guarantees
insurance and replacement of
ships, Holland is to receive III
shipments Of breadstuffs and o|
supplies she needs badly.
It is the intention of the Alliel
use the ships in all zones, althoua
was originally proposed that
should not be sent into the war a
Some 80 Dutch ships are alreadI
the American service under a II
months agreement with Holll
Taking over the tonnage would
rogate this arrangement.
The Netherlands minister, Augul
Phillips, had an engagement to
President Wilson today and 1t was|
neVed he would present a final apl
for his government that the intend
of the United States and Great d
ain to take over Dutch shipping
least be modified.
There are no indications that
Allied governments will recede fj
their decision. In fact a final Cd
munication Is understood to II
been presented at the Hague
British and American diplomats. I
Fears that such a move wdl
force Holland into the war. held
some circles. are not shared by
ciaIs here. They are certain HollI
will continue her policy Of neutral
The taking over of all the DID
fleet is the greatest mcve of it's n
since the beginning of the war
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14

Corporation hM
With it's EN- plo
II hesita ted
statement at @
Kennedy, "b,lt
found 245 pounQ
grounds last M
would have be0
one half the ya1
were found in q
naindcr being h
pa rts Of the yard.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
Germans Shoot Down Three.

Berlin, via London. March Ia
Three machines of an Entente squad
ron flying towards a German city
were brought down, army headquar-
tcrS reports today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
Hun ScaplancS Downcd.

London, March 1.-two British
scaplanes on Tuesday engaged enc
my aircraft over the North sea, de-
stroylng one seaplane and downing
another it is officially announced
Both the British planes returned
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-14
UIrNCNRN GETS OIL LANDS.

Amsterdam. Mar. l4.-Thc Deutsche
Tnges XeitunE. of Berlin prints a.
Vienna dispatch to the effect that tlfc
Runanian oil fields will be coded 10
Hungary.