Jjy’l'vr-..—■' ■ . I ■ - ~
FGR DANGER ZONE
Orleans and Rochester Will Be
Fms$ American Boats to
Carry Supplies Since
Declaration.
PASSBH3ER SHIPS DUE SOON
Fears Allayed When Devonian
Arrives at Liverpool, Carry
ing 80 Americans With
Cargo of Horses.
w York, Feb. 12.- With the Stars
and Htrljies flying over her tail rail,
Lhe steamship Rochester, o\vned by the
Kerr Steamship line, which cleared
yesterday with a general cargo for
Bordeaux, passed quarantine, outward
bound, shortly after 2 p. m. today. The
Rochester is the second American ship
to leave this port since the announce;
meat by Germany on January 31 of her
new submarine campaign.
Names of vessels and the dates of
their arrival or departure must not be
given in the same message in dis
patches for wireless transmission be
yond Honolulu to places either in Ha
waiian territory or the south seas, it
was announced here today by the Com
mercial Gable company. Advices re
ceived from the company’s Honolulu
offices informed t^e company that this
rest riot! cm had been imposed, but with
out further explanation, officials said.
The first was the Dochra, which
sailed February 2 for Genoa. The
Rochester has the national colors
painted on her sides together with the
letters "tJ. S. A.” No vertical red and
white ntripes as prescribed in the Ger
man Htibninrine note were in evidence,
Ncitlier was she armed.
The Orleans has an American cap
tain, Allan Turker, and a crew of 33,
»f A*hom 32 are citizens of the United
States. The Rochester has 33 officers
and worm, of whom two-thirds are
Americans.
rtanfcere, manufacturers and railway
tnen raid today that the reduced num
ber of Bailings from American ports
was buginning to be felt although as
yet rt-mre was no serious congestion of
bargees at the railroad terminals. It
was nah1 that many shippers are with
holding their goods from the railroads
at the volnt. of production because they
could net obtain ocean tonnage.
Ships Duo Here Soon.
The American line steamer New
fork, from Liverpool, the first Ameri
'l can ship out of that port after the re
I cent German submarine decree was
' made public, will reach New York late
- Sunday afternoon, according to a wire
less message received by officials of
the line here today.
The Kroenland also from Liverpool,
will reach Sandy Hook at midnight to
night and dock early tomorrow morn
ing the line announced.
AH information with respect to the
clearing of vessels at the custom house,
including their names, is being with
held Officials said today that this was
being done for the present on orders
from Washington.
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AMERICANS ARE SAFE.
Boston, Mass., Feb. 10.—The arrival
at Liverpool of the Leyland liner De
vonian, for whose safety some fears
had been expressed in local shipping
circles, was announced in a cablegram
received by agents here today. The
Devonian railed from this port, Janu
ary 21), with munitions and 1,000 horses.
Mighty tenders, most of them Ameri
cans, were aboard.
SEIZED BOATS ABE
ATTACHED AT MANILA
German Firm Procures Writs
for 21 Vessels Taken Over
by United States.
Manila, Feb. 12.—The Behnineyei
company, of Manila, a German firm,
has procured writs of attachment
against 21 German ships held by the
American authorities at Manila. Cebu
and Iloilo, to recover 600,000 pesas for
maintenance of the vessels and their
crews since the outbreak of the war.
Governor General Harrison has sent a
letter to the German consul explaining
that the vessels were seized merely in
order to protect the harbor and ship
ping.
Washington, Feb. I0.---Officials here
understand that the Behnmeyer com
pany, of Manila, in fact is a fiscal agent
for the German government and it is
believed that the purpose of the com
pany in suing out writs of attachments
is to secure a first lien upon the Ger
man ships.
It is authoritatively stated that the
ships never have been legally seized by
the Philippine authorities, but merely
assigned to certain berths in accord
ance with usual harbor laws. Their
crews were landed only to Safeguard
the property for the German owners.
AMERICAN RESCUED
IN CREW OF DAUNTLESS
Ixjndon, Feb. It'.—Three Englishmen
and one American, a negro, members
of the crew of the torpedoed steamer
Dauntless, have been picked up in a
small boat at sea by a trawler, accord
ing to a Reuter's dispatch from Madrid,
The men had been without food for
^ five days.
The Dauntless was a British steamer
of 2,3 f>7 tons, carrying a crew of 23
men. A dispatch from Paris on Feb
ruary 8 said that two members of the
crew were killed and the captain seri
ously wounded when the boat was tor
pedoed. A later dispatch from London
reported that six survivors had been
landed, two of whom died iis the result
ot their experience.
CUBS TO REPORT EARLIER.
Chicago, Feb. 10.—Members of the
Chicago Nationals were instructed to
J day to report here on February 18, two
' days before they are to depart for
training camp at Pasadena, Cal. This,
President Weeghman says, will give
him an opportunity to learn how many
players, if any, plan to obey the orders
of the baseball players' fraternity.
Brazil Holds Germany
Responsible for Loss
In Unrestricted War
Rio Janeiro, Feb. 12.—The not*
handed to the German secretary of for
eign affairs by the Brazilian minister ai
Berlin, in reply to Germany’s declara
tion of the resumption of unrestricted
submarine warfare, was made publii
here today. The text is as follows:
•‘I have transmitted to my government
by telegraph your letter of February 3. in
which your excellency Informed me of the
resolution of the German imperial govern
ment to blockade Great Britain, its isl
ands, the litoral of France and Italy and
the east Mediterranean by submarines
which would commence operations on
February J. Your letter stated that the
submarines would prevent all maritime
(raffle in the zones above mentioned,
abandoning all restrictions observed up
to the present in the employment of
means for sea fighting and would use
every military resource capable of the
destruction of ships.
"The letter of your excellency said fur
ther that the German government, hav
ing confidence that the government of
Brazil would appreciate the reasons for
the methods of war which Germany was
forced to take on account of the actual
circumstances, hoped ttiat Brazilian ships
would be warned of the danger they rail
if they navigated the interdicted district,
the same as passengers or merchandise
on board any other ship of commerce,
neutral or otherwise.
"I have just been directed to inform
your excellency that the federal govern
ment has the greatest desire not to see
modified the actual situation, as long as
the war lasts, a situation In which Brazil
has imposed upon Itself the rigorous ob
; servance of the laws of neutrality since the
! commencement of hostilities between na
tions with whom she has had friendly re
lations. My government lias always ob
served this neutrality while reserving to
itself the right, which belongs to it and
which it lias always boon accustomed to
exercise, of action' in those cases where
Brazilian interests are at stake. The
unexpected communication we have just
received extending a blockade of wide ex
tent of countries with which Brazil is con
tinually in economic relations by foreign
and Brazilian shipping, has produced a
justified and profound impression through
the imminent menace which it contains of
the unjust sacrifice, of lives, the destruc
tion of property, and the wholesale dis
turbance of commercial transactions.
"In such circumstances and while ob
serving always and invariably the same
principles, the Brizilian government, after
having examined the tenor of the German
note, declares that it cannot accept as ef
fective the blockade which has just been
suddenly declared by the Imperial govern
ment. Because of the means employed
to realize this blockade, the extent of the
interdicted zones, the absence of all re
strictions, including the failure of warn
ing of even neutral menaced ships and
the announced Intention of using every
military means of destruction of no mat
ter what character, such a blockade would
neither he regular nor effective and would i
be contrary to the principles of law and
the conventional rules established for mil
itary operations of this nature.
"For these reasons the Brazilian gov
ernment, in spite of its sincere and keen
desire to avoid any disagreement with
the nations at war and with whom It Is
on friendly terms, believes it to be its
duty to protest against this blockade and
consequently to leave entirely with the
German government the responsibility for
all acts whic h will involve Brazilian citi
zens, merchandise or ships, and which
are proven to have been committed in
disregard of the recognized principles of
international law and of the convention
signed by Brazil and Germany.**_
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PITS OPPONENTS
Wilson Blocks Move of “Peace
at Any Price” Congress
men by Avoiding Dec
ration of War.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 12.—The de
cision of the president and cabinet, in
the case of an overt act by Germany,
to follow literally the words of the ad
dress of the president and not ask con
gress for a declaration of war, but for
means necessary to enforce the rights
of American seamen and American peo
ple, has not served to lessen the grav
ity ot the outlook in the German sit
uation. While it is obvious that the
arrival of the Baltic in port, the pass
ing of. each succeeding day without an
overt act and the disposition of the ad
ministration to go to all reasonable
lengths to avoid war have in some ,
measure lessened tension, it is still a
fact that few officials hen; can see |
much hope of an overt act not being ,
committed. The disposition of the j
president and cabinet not to ask a dec
laration of war, but means to protect
Americans, is important in its bearing
on the situation in congress. That
some members of congress would al
most prefer peace at any price to
declaration of war, is well known. A
measure to declare war, even following
a gross outrage, would have some, j
though not many, open opponents, hut ,
if the president, following an overt act,
goes before both houses and asks
means necessary to protect Americans
in their rights, ho will be in an ex
tremely strong position and it will be
difficult for any member to stand out
against granting the means. It is hard
ly open to doubt that if this govern
ment takes actual physical steps
through its navy to protect Americans
at sea, war will follow. The first col
lision between a German submarine
and an American naval vessel Would
be the signal for open war and theor
ies about a state of .war without war
would be swept aside.
BUSINESS PROTESTS
MAY FORCE U, S. WAR
Ships Free to Go a»d~=Come as
They Wish, Washington Says,
and Will Be Protected.
Washington, Feb. 12.—How soon will
American ships, yielding to the de
mands of business and commerce, ply
the seas in defiance cf the so called
German blockade, as if it did not exist?
On the answer to this question may
depend the tipe when war breaks with
Germany.
Three things became plain today:
First, the president will decide to go
to congress anil ask appropriations for
American protection if an American
shij) with American life is destroyed,
but it is not certain he would do it
otherwise; second, the government is
firm in its policy not to convoy Ameri
can ships; third, the government is not
holding American ships In port, and
they are free to go, and If they do go
and take the chances of the seas and
are wantonly attacked the long arm
of Uncle Sam will do whatever Is nec
essary to protect American Interests.
More than ever it is plain the presi
dent will go to war. as into a state of
war. only in case of a flagrant outrage
which would unify or tend to unify
public opinion
FORD PEACE BUREAU
AT THE HAGUE CLOSES
London, Fob. 10,—A Reuter's dispatch
trom The Hague says that the Ford
peace bureau, established by Henry
Ford, the American manufacturer, will
, be closed on March 1, on account of the
breach of diplomatic relations between
i the United States and Germany.
Detroit, Mich., Feb. 10.—Henry Ford's
private secretary today confirmed the
dispatch from London that the Ford
peace bureau at The Hague would be
closed on March 1.
VILLA WARNS FOREIGNERS.
Juarez, Mex., Feb. 10.—Proclamations
were posted on the adobe walls and
distributed on the streets here last
night signed by Francisco Villa, wani
ng every one against traveling on pas
senger trains between Juarez and
Chihuahua City, and urging foreign
ers of all nationalities to keep out of
northern Mexico, according to a Car
I mnza official here.
TO BEGIN NEWS
PBINT PBOBE
•
United States Grand Jury in
New York Is Ready to In
vestigate Alleged Re
straint in Trade.
Washington. D. C„ Feb. 12.—It was
stated today at the department of jus
tice that the federal grand jury in New
York is about to begin investigating
whether there is a criminal conspiracy
in restraint of trade in the news print
paper situation. Bainbrldge Colby and
Mark Hyman will represent the gov
ernment as special assistants to the
attorney general.
In addition to facts collected by the
federal trade commission and to dis
closures made at its hearings, the de
partment of justice has obtained in
formation which is expected to show
that print paper manufacturers have
violated the anti trust law in their op
erations.
The grand jury investigation follows
an announcement by Attorney General
Gregory, in which he said he was aware
of "a serious condition" in the trade
and that any remedy which the law
afforded should be applied at once. The
department investigation conducted at
the conclusion of the trade eoinmis
sion's hearing has taken more than a
month and has been conducted by Mr.
flyman, with headquarters in New
York.' The federal trade commission
will submit to congress on Monday Its
report on its investigation.
VILLA MO VES
New York. Feb. 12.—Gen. Francisco
Villa with a force of 25,000 men, sup
ported by 30 cannon of 05 and 75 mil
limeters and 75 machine guns, is oc
cupying territory vacated by the foref
of General Pershing.
SENATOR-ELECT HALE
UNDER SHELL FIRE
Exploration of Ypres Cut Short
When Auto Stalls as Ger
man Guns Open.
With the British Armies in France.
Feb. 12.—(via London, from a staff
correspondent of the Associated Press.)
—Senator-elect Halo, of Maine, who has
been visiting the British front for the
past several days, had a lively experi
ence from German shell fire yesterday.
He had exhibited a keen desire to see
the ruins of Ypres and his automobile
was just rounding Dcadman's corner
into the Belgian city when a shrieking
5.9-ineh shell burst a few lengths be
hind.
A few yards further along the auto
mobile became stalled. When It was
found the car would not budge, the
party sprinted for shelter, as several
more shells broke over them. Although
little is left of Ypres but piles of
bricks and stone, the town remains a
favorite military practice of the Ger
mans. It Is needless to say that the
exploration was shortened.
Mr. Hale Is proceeding to London,
hoping to make satisfactory arrange
ments there for his homeward Journey.
Ho is anxious to reach the United
States in time to take his sea in event
an extra session Is called.
mtKS 5 I AYS Wl I H
STECHER 47 MINUTES
Omaha. Neb., Feb. 10.—Joe Stecher,
of D^'ge, Neb., claimant to the title of
worSi heavyweight champion, last
night threw Charley Peters of PaplI
lion, Neb., in straight falls, the first iri
31 minutes and 42 seconds, the sec
ond in 15 minutes and 23 seconds. The
first fall was secured with a double
scissors hold, and the second by the
scissors hold and the hammcrlock.
Peters evaded Steelier, and the lat
ter was compelled to force the' wrest
ling. Peters broke the famous Stechei
scissors hold five times.
FANNING GIVEN DECISION.
Kansas City, Mo., Fell. 10. Arlos
Fanning, of Bartlesville, Okla., was
given u decision over Eddie Butler, of
Kansas City at the conclusion of their
13-round bout bote last night.
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WAYS AND MEANS TO PREVENT
ACTUAL WAR WITH U. S. SOUGHT
IN REQUEST THROUGH SWISS
SUB CHECK
BY ENGLAND?
Washington. Feb. 12.—Late reports
of ships sunk by German submarines
were scanned eagerly by government
officials today for a double reason.
First, there was the ever present fear
that any hour might bring a dispatch
saying an American ship had been
sunk or American lives lost, thus driv
ing the United States to use force to
protect its rights.
Second, yesterday’s reported falling
off of aggregate tonnage sunk pro
duced wonder as to whether the fail
ure was only temporary or whether
Great Britain has already done some
thing to lesson the force of the sub
mcrsibles’ attacks.
In reference to the chances of a
more pronounced break with Germany,
it Is disclosed that the precise course
of the United States has been deter
mined.
President Wilson will not ask con
gress for a declaration of war, but
only for authority to take necessary
measures to protect neutral rights.
This would still leave the first act of
open hostilities to Germany's choos
ing.
Interest in the progressive success
of the submarine campaign was based
on Lloyds’ reports reaching here, in
dicating that not much more than
10,000 tons total shippings was sunk
though about 21,000 tons was reported
sunk Thursday and about 28,000 tons
each of the two preceding days. A
daily destructon oif 33,000 tons would
be necessary to maintain the rate
which the German admiralty believes
sufficient to isolate lOngland.
Reports that Great Britain is ar
ranging to convoy the fleets of mer
chant men through the war zone
gained credence here. Naval observ
ers wondered whether any great num
ber of submarines are being destroyed
or whether other causes are responsi
ble for the reduced showing of effec
tiveness.
IS
Governor Again Addresses State
Legislature, Urging “Pay as
You Go” Policy—Will In
vestigate Expenses.
Dea Moines. Ia.. Feb. 12.—Governor
Harding advocated retrenchment in
state expenditures in special message
which he read to legislature in Joint as
sembly today.
The governor quoted from report of
state treasury to show that Iowa will
have deficit of $1,480,511 by June 30.
He said this heritage from former
legislatures must be met by present as
sembly. He suggested two remedies:
reduction of expenses through consoli
dations of departments and eliminating
unnecessary overhead expenses and by
reducing appropriations for the bien
nial period beginning July 1. “I am
opposed to any increase in the tax lavy
and to any issuance of bonds," said the
governor, who asserted he believes in
the old motto, "Pay as you go.”
On resolution introduced by Epps, of
Wappelo, Speaker Pitt appointed Epps
Wilson of Mitchell, and Lenocker of
Madison, a committee of three to inves
tigate cause of shortage and report
back with full information on financial
situation to the house.
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NOW DRUG STORES WILL
HAVE TO BE “BONE DRY”
Des Moines, la., Feb. 12.—Measures
intended to make Iowa drug stores
"bone dry” were introduced in the Sen
ate today by Ratcliff and Wilson,
neither of whom knew the other's in
tentions.
They provide for the repeal of the law
which allows druggists to sell liquor
after obtaining liquor permit.
UNIVERSAL TRAINING
BILL IS APPROVED
Measure Is Favorably Reported
to Senate by Military
Committee.
Washington, Feb. 12.—A universal
military training bill was favorably re
ported to the Senate today by the mili
tary affairs committee. Chairman
Chamberlain submitted the bill without
comment, asking that it go to the cal
endar. Senator Thomas, democrat, and
Brady, republican, members of the com
mittee reserved the right to submit: mi
nority reports.
IMrUn IAIMCE OF DANISH
WEST INDIES SHOWN
New York, Feb. 10.—The importance
of the recently acquired Danish West
Indies as a land for export to American
consignees is shown sharply in figures
made public here today by Dudley Field
Malone, collector of customs, covering
Imports through New Yrork last month
as compared with those In January,
1916. The imports from the new colony
In January of 1917 totaled $190 040,
against $2,013 in the previous January.
The relative increase was greuter than
that shown on imports from any other
part of the world.
Total imports here last month were
approximately $129,34 5,000 as compared
with close to $100,000,000 the previous
January. Europe led among the con
tinents. but the greatest percentage of
increase was South American, a gain
of more than $13,000,000 as compared
with less than $10,000,000 from Europe.
There was a decrease of nearly $2,000,
000 from Africa
New York, Feb. 10. .More than 1,100 vessels arrived at or sailed
unharmed from United Kingdom ports during the first nine days of
Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare in British waters, acwourd
ing to an announcement made here todayby persons in authoritative
touch with British admiralty officials.
Washington, 1). C., Feb. 10.—Germany is understood to have
addressed to the United States a communication suggesting that the
two governments discuss ways and means of preventing actual war
between them. While information regarding the channel through
which the communication is addressed is lacking it is probable it is
being forwarded by the government of Switzerland.
Germany is understood to have made it clear tiiat, although dip
lomatic relations have been broken she desires that peace be main
tained. Preliminary outlines regarding the communication do Bot indi
cate that it carries with it any suggestion that Germany may modify
her submarine warfare. However the whole communication is said
clearly, to invite this government to make suggestions regarding steps
it thinks might prevent war.
In connection with the coming communication information ob
tained here is to the effect that while Germany was arranging lor
her new campaign of unrestricted submarine warfare, certain German
diplomats in various parts of the world were informed that while
“military necessity” prevented the granting of a period in which
neutrals might adjust their maritime interests, every care would be
exercised so that neutral passenger carrying ships would uot b« sub
ject to unwarned torpedo attack.
Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. 10.—“I protest against the pofiey of
the government in the present war crisis and the undue haste wkieh is
being exercised in forcing this country into a war which this country
does not, want.”
This was the statement of Episcopal Bishop Paul Jones, of Dtah,
in a speech here today before a gathering of socialists called lor the
purpose of urging the question of war be put up to the people sMfee
United States through a ref* rendum vote.
Washington, Feb. 10.—The statement attributed to Dr. Wiituus
von Stum, German under secretary for foreign affairs, that Germany
has detained Ambassador Gerard because Count von BernstwH Im4
been prevented by this country from telegraphing that he had received
his passports, was held by Secretary Lansing today to be improbable.
_*_.
“I doubt the authenticity of a statement of that kind which in a*
directly contrary to the facts. Every facility and convenience hu
been placed before Count von Bernstorff, and he would have bean
allowed to send a full statement by tireless regarding the sevemMC.
“Whether he availed himself of this or not is Ijis responsibility.
The German government has been informed that the fullest detail of
all events in this country from two different sources, the Swiss
minister here, who has been empowered to represent German interests,
and the Spanish ambassador in Berlin through whom our coramonies
tions have gone. I have mo reason not to believe that there has been
a very unusual delay in Ambassador Gerard’s departure.”
Secretary Lansing announced today the receipt of advices from
the Swiss minister here that Mr. Gera~d, his staff and 50 other
Americans, would leave Berlin tonight for the Swiss border, where he
will he met by officials of the Swiss government.
A Berlin dispatch last night that Mr. Gerard’s departure bad
been again changed, and that he would not leave Germany until Count
von Bernstorff and his suite leave this country on February 13, has not
been confirmed through official channels. Absolute incredulity was
expressed, however, that the German government would take sash
action. * ■
An earlier dispatch had been received from Minister Stovall, at
Berne, of the expected arrival of Mr. Gerard, and of his early Bailing
for this country via Barcelona, Spain.
Berlin, Feb. 9, (via London), Feb. 10.—Although Ambassador
Gerard, his suite and a fairly large number of Americans, with more
or less official standing, have received assurances that they may leave
Berlin Saturday night, the bulk of Americans in Berlin are still some
what in the dark as to when they will be able to get away. Most of
those who wish to leave, have already applied to the police for formal
permission, hut few, if any, have yet received it. The rule generally
enforced, but sometimes relaxed, that at least a fortnight must elapse
between the date of application and the granting of permission to
leave is apparently being rigidly adhered to. The authorities pre
sumably intend to thoroughly investigate every ease so as to establish
that no cause exists why the applicants should not leave Germany.
London, Feb. 10.—A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph com
pany from The Hague, says it is reported there from Berlin that Chan
cellor von Bethinann-Hollweg sent his adjutant to Ambassador Gerard
on Friday to hid him farewell.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 10.—American Ambassador Gerard will
leave Berlin this evening for Zurich, Switzerland, with his entire staff
and 50 American citizens, according to a dispatch received today at
the Swiss legation here from Berne. __
WANT REHEARING IN
DIGGS-CAMINETTI CASE
Washington. Feb. 12.—Application
will soon be made to the supreme court.
It was reported today, for a rehearing
of the so-called Digps-Caminetti white i
slave cases. The court's mandate af
firming convictions of Maury I. Diggs
and F. Drew Cnminetti, of California, of
violating the Mann act, have not yet
been issued and it is understand will
be held up pending action upon request
for the rehearing. While rehearings are
seldom granted by the court new argu- ,
ments regarding construction of the ,
Mann law are expected to be presented
by Former Senator Bailey, counsel for 1
Caminetti. <
AL HAYMAN,NOTED '
THEATRICAL MAN, DIES ,
New York, Feb. 10.—A1 Hayman, I
veteran theatrical producer and man- i
ager, died here early today at the hotel ’
where he made his home.
He was 60 years old and a native of i
Wheeling, W. Va. Mr. Hayman, for ’
more than 30 years, was one of the
dominating influences In the theatrical
business of the country, having started
In San Francisco in 1883. The so called
theatrical syndicate was his idea. With '
ihe late Charles Frohman, he acquired
the rights to Bronson Howard’s ''Shen
andoah,” which etirnod fortunes for
both.
CUBAN PLOT REVEALED.
Havana. Fab. 10—Aurelio He via. sec
retary of the interior, notified the civil
and military authorities at an early
hour this morning that he had received
advices of a plot aginst the government
involving civil and military officials. It 1
is reported that one or more army oftl- 1
cere have been arrested, t
MESSAGES TO WHITE
HOUSE URGEPEACE
rhousands of Telegrams A*»
Sent Wilson—Is an Organ
ized Movement, Belief.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 13.—Tfcoa
ands of telegrams from different parts
if the country urg'ng steps to maintain
leace between thn. United States and
iermany reached the White Huno *•
lay. Many of them were the same In
anguage and evidently were the re
ult of an organized movement.
Representatives of the emergency
>eace federation recently organized at
■Jew York called at the White Howe
oday in an effort to make an engage
nent to see President Wilson next
veek. A muss meeting will be held hero
donday. One of the objects of the
novement is to secure a referendum on
var as suggested by William J. Bryan.
UNFILLED STEEL ORDERS
New York, Feb. 10.—The unfilled or
icrs of the United States Steel corpora
ion on January 31, last, were 11,414,1154
ons, a decrease of 73,232 tons compared
vith December 31.
The January statement is the first in
leveral months that has not Rhown an
ncrease. The December statement of
11,547,28* was the high record for un
'illed orders.
COUNTRY HOME BUNNS.
Cedar Rapids, la., Feb. 10. — The
:ountry home of W. J. Beattjft banker,
if Atkins, was burned today, entatnas
i loss of 310.000,