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. —♦ - 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.**_ • 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. as!gssaaegj‘;i:i!ai:.a-.'aj.Lj!j—•j—rrr,Tm v-"-iss^'111--—— — ■ 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. ' ^ 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,