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THE STATESMAN
Only Daily Paper Published In Austin Carrying the Complete Associated Press Report
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AUSTIN, TEXAS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7,1917.
ESTABLISHED 1871—Vol. 46; No. 38.
DISSENTION OVER
GERARD
SALARIES
WILSON’S ACTION
OF JUDGES
STILL IN
Its
P
ige
THE AMERICAN SHIP
BERLIN
nd
President’s Course.
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Is
All
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200 CONSULAR
OFFICERS TO GO
“BONE DRY” PLAN AGAIN.
old
ON DANISH SHIP
when the measure is called up
BULLETIN.
vides that manufacture, sale, bai
BULLETIN.
SUFFRAGE SEEMS LOST.
BULLETIN.
at Falmouth in order to make it
poS-
the
through
is ie done the
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BRAZIL REPLIES
TO GERMAN NOTE PACIFISTS SEEK
tie,
judi
TO AVOID WAR
IN BERLIN YESTERDAY.
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SEVEN VESSELS
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further that
REPORTED SUNK
BY SUBMARINES
The emergency peace federation to-
COMMITTEE OF 50
Ipping
ships
FOR DEFENSE
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1
TAFT OPPOSES
REPORT TWO VESSELS SUNK.
ISOLATION THEORY AMERICAN SHIPS
4
CLING TO PORT
Two Now Bills for Sonata.
FACTORY BLOWN UP.
11
DENMARK NOT
TO FOLLOW US
PREPARE HOSPITAL SUPPLIES.
♦ German port
COPENHAGEN, via London, Feb. t
WILSON GOES GOLFING.
governor-general of Canada, was also
•re being continued at Stockholm
■ d
/
NEW YORK, Feb. 7.—As a clearing
house for all pacificist efforts -in the
present international crisis, the organi-
zation of the emergency peace federa-
tion was announced today. Officers of
>ke against the bill, as
> said he was opposed
The "bpne dry” resolution which was
recently voted down by the House will
be offered in a modified form to the
submission amendment defeated on last
ASHINGTON, Feb. 7.—Dissension
President Wilson's breaking off
diplomatic relations with Germany.
Jk* out in the Senate today when
US
o
SWISS MINISTER TAKES CHARGE
OF GERMAN INTERESTS HERE
Labor Leaders and Cap-
italists Join in the
Organization.
inal District Court of Harris County;
by Hudspeth and Johnston quieting
the title to 6000 acres of land situ-
ated in Harris County.
Washington Has Sent
Word of Arrange-
ments.
1
Germany Considers Him
Hostage for Von
Bernstorff.
Protests Against Viola-
tion of International
Law.
Aims Made Clear in
Note to President
Wilson.
Emergency Federation
Is Announced at
New York.
Advices From Washing-
ton Awaited by Ship
Owners. •
Will Occupy Embassy Vacated by Von Bern*
storff—Sinking of Ships by Sub-
marines Continues.
Reported Note Explain-
, ing Stand Will Be
Sent
HN,
It
Test Comes After
Day Debate in
House.
DETERMINATION
TO WIN IS FIRM
BELIEVE MATTER
IS NOW CLEAR
English Parliament
Addressed by
Monarch.
y be -
hours
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7—The American liner St. Louis will
not be given a convoy if she decided to sail for England through the
German submarine zone, it was aunounced at the State Department
today.
The Government is acting on the policy that Americana have
atn inalienable right to traverse the high seas, that the German sub-
marine blockade is entirely illegal and that any sinking of Ameri-
can ships in contravention of law would immediately lead to hos-
tilities. -
United States Takes Stand That Its Citizens Have
Inalienable Right to Traverse
the High Seas.
system when
eleemosynary
f
judges to $4000. It was lost. Many
other efforts to amend the law were
Templeton spol
did Veatch, who
gram* to labor organizations in all
parts of the country asking their mem-
bers to urge their representatives it
Washington first, that an act be passed
providing for a referendum before any
declaration of war, and second, that all
h
Friday
on Fric
oly er all radio planta Agents of the
| army auartermaster’s departrent were
fledged their suyport if the country
went to war.
Senator Lodge, republican. pledged
his whole suport to the President’s
action unreservedll and called upon
his colleagues to follow him.
Asserting that the United States has
not been neutral as a nation and that
if it had been the country never would
have been brought to a breach with
Germany, Senator Works protested
against the action of the President in
severing diplomatic relations.
Senator Stone's resolution was taken
up for action immediately after Sen-
ator Works had assailed the Presi-
dent's course.
LONDON, Feb. 7.— Lloyds shi
ageney announced the following
reported sunk:
British steamer Vestra, 1021
gross.
---
Weather Forecast
NEW YORK, Feb. 7.—Although there hat been no cancella-
tion of Bailing* of British or allied ships from American porta, it
was learned here today that the British consulate is refusing to issue
passports for women and children on ships destined to pass through
the war zone. No formal notice has been issued, but applications
for women and children are refused.
wrong with the judiciary
it cost more than the
BERLIN, Feb. 6, via London, Feb. 7.
The foreign office thus far has received
n definite information in regard to the
. German ambassador at Washington,
Count von Bernstorff, which probably
must arrive before the details of Am-
bassador Gerard’s departure can be de-
cided.
Mr. Gerard has not received his Pss-
ports and oes not know definitely
when he will depart, although he has
decided on the route via Switzerland.
The rush of Americans seeking pass-
ports an dinformation at the American
embassy lessened considerable today
and at the closing hour most of the
work has been completed by the offi-
cials and employes. ________
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pro-
irter.
introduced by Senator Bee empower-
tag County Commissioners to increase
the salary of the County School Su-
perintendent to a maximum of 12500
a year, based on the scholastic popu-
lation.
Senate committee on criminal juris-
stopping the export of munitions
Secretary Daniels today urged imme-
"" --tlo ""
failures. On engrossment of bill there
were 67 ayes and 62 noes and the bill
was engrossed. The House recessed
until p. m. *
Iday. The new amendment
that the steamer would not leave New - ------- - -
Srrgpcodave’en.’SEEoul, Ewamiin
are as indefinite now as when the Ger-
man blockade was first declared.
Senator Mcealus today introduced
in the Senate a bill providing for an
extension of time for two years to
______ ich *0 complete exten-
sions and branches. A bill was also
a day.”
Barry Miller of Dallas said taxpay-
ers of Texas would save hundreds of
Thousands of dollars per year by mak-
ing offices attractive to a higher class
of men. and better judges. He said
appeals from lower courts would be
cut down, that money would be saved
In expenses of the higher courts. "This
bill is a bill for the benefit of those
who bear the burdens.” He continued
NEW YORK. Feb. 7.—Leading rep-
resentatives of all industrial classes,
capitalists, labor leaders, agricultural-
ists and professional men will com-
pose the committee of fifty that will
be appointed here to co-operate with
the Federal Government, if necessity
arises, for national defense. The or-
ganisation of this body is in the hands
of the National Civic Federation. A
committee of three to remain in Wash- -----------
Ington as representatives of the de- railroads in whi
fense committee, will be appointed. --— a-a *---
President Gompers, of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, has promised
his co-operation.
Efforts to organize under one head
various movements to equip the wom-
en of the nation for war service have
been started by the National Lengue of
Women's Service. The work will be
standardized under nine heads: So-
cial Welfare, Home Administration,
Agriculture. Health, Medical Work and
Nursing. Signalling and Map-reading,
Motor Driving, Camp Life, General
Service.
Two democratic senators—Vardaman
| and Kirby—announced at the outset
.that they would not vote for the en-
’ dorsement, as did one reuubilcan—
Works, of California.
Other Senators uho objected to the
President's action announced thta they
could vote for the endorsement for the
sake of national unity. All, however.
sble to avoid passing
German war sone. If tn!
The Marquis of Aberdeen, former
cAiupassea’rinadl, ny3ohn- anddetend"
prudence reported favorably on the
bill by Senator Johnston making it
an offense for a prson to make a
false statement in writing in order to
obtain credit. *
The bill making certain amendments
to the employers liability act was
made a spec’al order for next Thurs-
day morning In-the Senate.
The Senate passed finally two House
bills relative to citation by publica-
tion. One provides that answers in
cases cited by publication” shall be
filed within four weeks instead of
eight, as at present; the other pro-
vides that answers in cases cited by
.publication of defunct corporations
shall be filed also within four instead
of eight weeks, and the failure to file
such answers shall not be grounds for
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.—Ambassa-
dor Willard at Madrid reported to the
State Department today that he had
received a dispatch from Ambassador
Gerard himself or from American Min-
ister Stovall at Berne. The State De-
partment interpreted Mr. Willard's dis-
patches indicating that Mr. Gerard had
left Berlin and traveled as far as the
Swiss capital.
The fact that Mr Gerard was not ex-
pected to leave Berlin before Sunday
coupled with the possibility that he
may have sent a dispatch to Berne to
be transmitted to Ambassador Willard
makes it possible, however, that Mr.
Gerard has not left Germany. Offi-
cials expect further advices during the
““From European sources outsideot
Germany, the Government has learned
that th German government actually
did consider Mr. Gerard practically a
hostage until it received advices from
Washington, detailing the arrangement
made for the safe departure of Count
von Bernstorff.
It was disclosed that on Monday the
Staet Department sent a long dispatch
giving the plans worked out for the-safe
departure of the former German ambas-
wider and his suit* Any plana German
ofBseinis might have entertained to re-
strain the departure ot-Mr. Gerard
were then, of course, dropped.
The German action is believed to
have been more in the nature of a
move to compel a safe return of Count
von Bernstorff through the allied block-
ade rather than any step against Mr.
Gerard or the United States.
The State Department today sent to
Ambassador Willard a dispatch to be
forwarded to Ambassador Gerard in
Berlin which would be of value only in
case Mr. Gerard still was in the Ger-
man capitol.
er for
, girls
i be
moon,
iustin
loca-
te on
A statement of the position of theO-
Government on the sailing of Ameri- j
can ships is being drawn at the 1
The decision of the Standard Oil
Companies to keep in port all their
whips engaged in trams-Atlantic serv-
ice, will affect about seventy-fiye ves-
______________
Steamers flying the flags of the en-
tente nations continue to observe their
regular schedules.
After an entire morning spent in con-
sideration of the bill by Robertson In-
creasing the salaries of Justice of the
Supreme Court to >7000 and of the ap-
pellate courts to $6000 the House en-
grossed the bill today by a vote of 67
ayes and 62 noes. There were numer-
ous amendments ranging from one to
strike out the enacting clause to a num-
ber reducing the salaries of all ths
judges. All of these were defeated and
the bill to be amended will now need
ninety-five votes.
In the Senate a number of measures
of minor importance were considered.
Several bills were passed with refer-
ence to citation by publicatiyn. Sena-
tor Robbins has introduced r bill which
would prevent liquor advertisements to
appear in daily papers, street cars, or
elsewhere.
The House committee reported fav-
orably the Neill bill abolishing the
'State Warehouse Department. *
The House, took up the bill by Rob-
ertson which would increase the sal-
aries of judges of the Supreme Court
to $7000 and Appellant Court judges
16000 per year. Dodd sent up an
amendment reducing the salary of Su-
preme judges to $6000 but it was ruled
out of order, because of the pending
of an amendment to strike out the
enacting clause. Mr. Robertson cited
numerous instances where judges had
resigned because of insufficient sal-
aries. ___ ________
House Spends E $8
Morning On R/ $9§
ertson Bill 9?
___
SUFFRAGE L '
British steamer Crown point, 52IS
tons gross.
British bark Lorton, 1419 tons gross.
Two Irish steamer trawiers.
Two British fishing boats.
Iwo lives mere lost on the teamer
Wartensfels of 4111 tons, reported
sunk yesterday, the agency also an-
ncunces. ...
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb. 7 (via London).—Sweden will not
accept President Wilson’s invitation to severe diplomatic relations
with Germany. The Swedish government, however, will protest
against the newly inaugurated German naval policy, ..... _
anator Stone brought up his resolu-
ton to put the body on record as en-
dorsement of the President's action.
ston, providing for salary for the ------------- - — -
sistant District Attorney of the Crim- a guest at tbs dinner.
there was something
♦ DEUTSCHLAND IN PORT.
♦ AMSTERDAM, reb. «. via
♦ London. Feb. 1.—The Weswer
♦ Zietung of Bremen says that the
merchane submarine Deutschland
♦ has not started on her third voy-
♦ age to America and remains in a
INCREASE,,
etc. "Why not let us improve our
liciary?" he asked.
exchange, transportation interstate or
intrastate and storage shall be illegal
It has been drafted by French Spencer
one of the proponents of the original
resolution, and according to Mr. Spen-
cer, there are enough votes,now pledged
to insure its passage. It will receive
a combined pro and anti support owing
to pledges of many Antia to support
such a measure When the former sub-
mission resolution was defeated.
Representative Cope who has been ac-
tive in the behalf of the original and
defeated committee resolution, will op-
pose the bone dry resolution, he stated.
vessel will be able to take the north-
ern route around the north of Scot-
land. avoiding practically all of the
German submarine zoneand the Brit-
ish mine fields.
Whether Halifax might regularly
become the port Oi call insteat of
Falmouth opens many interesting
questions, ___
RIO JANIERO, Feb. 7.—The Brazilian
reply to the eGrman declaration of un-
restricted warfare has been dispatched
to the Brazilian minister ae Berlin, ac-
cording to an official announcement.
According to authoritative informa-
tion the Brazilian not® protests against
the violation of international law in-
volved in the submarine blockade and
points out that such a blockade could,
if effective, close the entire high seas,
a situation which could not be permit-
ted. The note protests, by anticipation,
against any hostile act from which a
Brazilian merchant ship should suffer
by virtue of the blockade and holda
Germany responsible for such acts.
Dr. Lauro Mueller, foreign minister,
will confer again today with the repre-
sentsfives of other South American
countries. It is understood Chile and
Argentina are raid to hold that the
breach of relations between the United
States and Germany has been delayed
too long. Each South American re-
public will make an independent reply
to Germany, but the pour parlors be-
tween the Latin -American states will
continue.
NEW YORK, Feb. 7.—A formal re-
quest from the State Department
that the Scandinavian-American line
steamship Frederick VIII be used to
transport Ambassador Bernstorff and
rie suite to Europe ras been forwarded
by cable to the line's head offices in
Copenhagen, it was announcer hers
today.
Halver Jacogsen of the company,
stated that no reply had as yet been
received.
Officers of the Scandinavian liner
Frederick VIII. on which 200 regerva-
tions have been made for the Ger-
man consular and diplomatic corps
have asked the State Department to
hi ve the vessel examined by the Brit-
ish authorities at Haliax instead of
you and I pray that Almighty God ma/
give his blessings to your counsels.”
Abandon Gorgeous Robes.
day dispatched more than 1600 tele-.. The opening of Parliament, always
picturesque, was shorn of much of its
color and pomp. The peers wore none
of the customary robes and regalia.
to increasing the judges’ salar:
cause "they only work a few
institutions of the state.
Murrell of Cook County opposed the
bill. Jones of Bowie spoke in behalf of
the measure and said it was a mistake
to pay district judges as low a salary
as they are paid at present.
Bill Is Passed.
Moore ordered the previous question
on the amendment to strike out the
enacting clause. It was carried.
Crudington spoke against the bill, say-
ing it was a peculiar thing that after
la man had run for an office for
which the salary was fixed and had
been electer he soon fqund out that he
was badly imposed upon. He spoke
about the "money madness —money—
money—money—to buy pleasure,” re-
ceiving applause each time from Sam
Tinner of Hill County. The vote on
the motion to /trike out the enacting
clause was 51 ayes to 77 noes and the
motion was lost.
Fairchilds introduced an amend-
ment reducing salary of apPellate
By a vote of 76 to 66 the House yes-
terday practically defeated woman suf-
frage for the present session of the Leg-
islature. A debate lasting the entire
day culminated In the worst setback
suffrage has had in several sessions.
The Baker resolution for a constitu-
tional amendment permitting suffrage
fell nineteen votes short of-the required
(Continued on Page Four)
NEW YORK, Feb. 7.—New York
ship' owners today showe dan Increas
ing disposition to hold their vessels in
port until they receive some definite
advice from Washington. After hear-
ing that the State De part meh t had an-
nounced no decision on the question
of giving protection to the American
liner St. Louis, officers of the line said
AMSTERDAM, via London, Feb: 7--
Accordine to Les Nouvelles, of Maes-
tricht, Holland, a dynamite factory at
Schlebusch, near Cologne, was blown
up on Jan. 27, causing the death of
200 persons, mostly women.
An explosion last Thursday on the
railway between Aix-la-Chapelle and
Louvain, this newspaper reports,
caused the death or injury of twenty-
six Belgian workmen.
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a convoy. It is understood, however,
that the question has been discussed
informally and that it has been learned
that there are not enough war vens-ls
available to convey the whole American
merchant marine plying through the
war sone.
Today's announcement is understood
to mean that the United States is going
ahead just as though the German
blockade order never had been issued
and that no preparations such as con-
voying or arming will be adopted. It
rests with Germany to commit the overt
a Ct that President Wilson has said
would lead to war.
Swiss Takes Charge.
Minister Ritter of Switzerland today
was instructed by his government to
take over German diplomatic-interests
in the United States includisg the Ger-
man embassy here and twelve consul-
ates throughout the country.
Th® minister informed the State De-
partment of his government’s action in
a note. Swiss legation officials will
move into the German embassy build-
ing when Count von Bernstorff and his
staff depart. ,
Special, arrangements are being made
by the Swiss minister for the departure
for Manila of the German consul there.
Because of conditions at sea, it is un-
derstood that the cosui may be unable
to return to Germany.
Await Overt Act.
The Government still is waiting for
some act of Germany which might
make relations suddenly more serious,
but it was stated loft night after the
Cabinet meeting that nothing had oc-
curred to change that attitude. The
next step of the United States if one
should be necessary, will be taken with-
out addressing any emmunication to
Germany, It was declared authorita-
tively.
Congress and all executive depart-
ments of the Government were progres-
sing today In their preparations for
any eventuality.
It is this activity, which has sur-
prised entente diplomats and caused
them today to emphaslze their hope
that the United States will not actually
go to war. They fear a declaration of
war would harm the entente cause by
NEW YORK, Feb. 7.—The International Mercantile Marine to-
day sent out instructions to its agents throughout the country re-
questing them to cease booking passengers on American line ships.
canvassing the market for pifrehase oi
large stocks of supplies under orderi
from Secretary Baker.
Secretary of Agriculture Houston re-
ported that his depart merit's dat
shqed conclusively ths United States
would be self-sustaining, if anything
should happen to cut her off from tin
world.
$ WILSON GOES GOLFING. t
$ WASMINOTON, Feb, 7— $
+ Prenident wuson went golting ♦
♦ with Mr. witson early today. ♦
♦ The President had no ucheduled 1
♦ engakement» for the 2
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It is stated in reliable quarters that the
Danish government has decided that It
can not follow the example of the Unit-
ed States in breaking relations with
Germany. A not® will be sent to Wash-
ington explaining the position of Den-
__________________________ mark and calling attention to the tact
diate congressional action looking .to that conferences between representa-
establishment of a Government monp- tltH nt th three Scaninavian coun-
immtm*memiem“ihi tries as to their international interests.ss
ths many national peace societies,
which hay® headquarters here, aro
among its members.
The King was clad In a khaki uniform
and all the lords •ndmembers of the
House of Commons who are entitled to
wear either khaki' or navy blue fol-
lowed the example of the King. There,
were also other Innovations In keeping
with the time of war.
The imperial escort consisted of of-
ficers of the overseas fighting force.
The royal gallery in the House of Lords
was set apart for wounded soldiers.
For the first time the importance of
the foreign press was recognized by the
allotment of seats in the press gallery
to correspondents from allied and neu-
tral countries.
The weather was clear and crisp and
as the royal procession passed from
Buckingham Palace to the House of
Parliament, dense crowds lined the
streets.
differences between this country and
the warring powers, be settled after the
present war is over.
All is not harmony among the paci-
fists, however. Mrs. Harry Gilbert,
president of the Universal Peace
League, declared that if peace could
be maintained President Wilson would
do it and that he should not be ham-
pered at this time by a superfluity of
advice.
Ex-President Thinks
Alliances Can Not Be
Avoided.
Argus for Bill.
Judge Carlock of Tarrant County
sald members of the judiciary were
certainly underpaid. He saic we not
only had too few but were paying them
the "meagre, miserable and contemp-
tible sum of 15000 per year." He said
railroad’s general attorneys were get-
ting $10,000 per year. He further
argued that for years we had been
improving and appropriating money
for the improvement of our hogs, cat-
LONDON, Feb. 7.—King George, in
opening Parliament today, said the re-
spons® of the allies to ths invitation of
the President of ths.United States out-
lined their aims as far as could be done
at present. The King said:
"Threats of further outrages against
the public order and the common rights
of humanity serve to steel our determi-
nation.”
King George’s speech follows:
"For the third time in succession I
summon you to your deliberation* in
the midst of war. Certain overtures of
which you are aware have been made
by the enemy with a view to opening
peace negotiations. Their tenor, how-
ever, indicated no possible basis of
peace. My people throughout the em-
pire and my faithful and heroic allies
remain steadfastly and uanimnousiy re-
solved to secure the just demand* for
reparation and restitution, in respect
for the past and guarantees for the fu-
ture, which we regard as essential to the
progress of civilization.
"In response to an invitation by the
President of the United State* of Amer-
ica we have outlined so far as can be
done at present, tlle general objects
necessarily implied by these alms.
Threat* of further outruges upon pub-
lic law and the common rights of hu-
inanity will.but serve to steel our de-
termination.
Fleet Has Held 8sas.
“During the winter months my navy
has maintained uhchallenged its gcaso-
less watch on the seas and enforced
with rigor the blockade of the enemy.
My armies have conducted successful
operations, not only in Europe, but in
Egypt, Mesopotamia, and East Africa,
und they are fully prepared to renew
the great struggle in elose and cordial
co-operation with my allies on every
field. I trust their united efforts will
carry the successes already won to a
victorious conclusion.
"I invited representatives of my do-
minions and my Indian Empire, which
have borne so glorious a share in the
struggle, to confer with my ministers
on Important questions of common in-
terest, relating to the war. These steps
so taken will, I trust, conduce to the
establfshment of closer relations be-
tween all part* of the empire.
"You will be asked to make neces-
sary provision for effective prosecution
of the war. Accomplishment of the task
to which I have set my hand will entail
unsparing demand* on the energies and
resources of my subjects. I am as-
sured. however, that my people will re-
spond to every call Hecessary for the
success of our cause with the same
indomitable ardor and devotion that
have filled me with pride and gratitude
since the war begun. I therefore con-
fidently commend to your patriotism
the measures which will be laid before
East Texas: Tonight unsettled,
somewhat colder; Thursday fair.
West Texas: Fair tonight, some-
what colder; Thursday fair.
-rus is not to try to convince you
— that we are the best bank in town
for your purpose but just to remind
you that if you are looking for a bank
it will pay you to investigate our fa-
eilitis® for handling your account.
AUSTIN NATIONAL BANK
Resources .$6,000,000.00 Austin, Texas
No Account too small.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Feb. 7.—The
policy of Washington and Jefferson
with reference to entangling alliances
and the theory that America "has been
favored by fortune with a splendid iso-
lation,'' were declared to be utterly
inapplicable to present conditions by
former President Wiillam H. Taft at
a dinner here last night under the au-
spices of the Ieague to Enforce Peace.
"In the light of the present National
crisis,” he said, “prepare to disregard
the warnings given by Washington and
Jefferson against entangling alliances.
When this advie was given, this No-
tion numbered but 4,000,000 persons and
was four or five times farther removed
fromh Europe than now, in point of time
required for transportation. Since then
the United States has become a world.
Neither Washington nor Jefferson ever
dreamed of ovr Japanese questions, our
Philippine problem or those raised by
the Panama Canal. At that time there
was no Monroe Doctrine to preserve
State Department but will not be made
public here, although it may be made
public by ship owners, receiving IL It
I* understood to be President Wilson's
desire not to have the Government ap-
pear to go out of Its way to make an
official public announcement.
No Reauest Made.
It is also stated that as yet no ship-
per* have made "a direct request" for
, ALLIES “W CONVOY WILL
INTHESENATEANWEREBE FURNISHED FOR
Fzvo Democrats and One Republican Declare oil I • NIIU
Against Indorsement of the —•—
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. Feb. 7.—Whil®
every place of military importance was
girdled with guards today and naval
and army officers were rapidly but
calmly preparing for any eventuality,
women’s organizations were working at
high speed so that hospital facilities
may bA at top-notch efficiency.
Rigid disciplinary measures have
been imposed at the Navy yard. Twen-
ey-two-machine gun# haw been, mount r-
rd about the yard, their crews having
orders to "shoot to kill” in case of ne-
necsity.
LONDON, Feb 7.—The British
steamer Saxon-Briton; 1337 tons, has
been.sunk by a submarine. Two mem-
hers of its crew were killed. The cap-
tain and fourteen others have been
landed.
Lloyds announces that the steamer
Azul. 3074 tens, probably has been suuk
and that twelve survivors were res-
cued by a sailing yessel
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