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Ml A BERNSTORFF SORRY THAT BREAK COMES German Ambassador Says He .Never Expected Anything Rise Except Rupture. HE SHOWS DEEP FEELING shington, Feb. 4. Hiving ceivcll passports lor nimscii, w ily a:1 his iuite, together with a note k. p if 1.:. c explailiing why President Wilson has scverAl diplomatic relations between the lnited ' States and Germany, Count iBernstorff Saturday was wait ing for Miis departure to be arranged by the swiss minister. The m inister, Dr. Paul Ritter, has cabled Bc'jne for formal authority to take over iGermany's affairs here and when it is received he will call on Secretary Lansing and arrange de tails. TarnowtVlci Sees No Callers, Count Tar.powski, the new ambai sador from Aistria"Hungary" who ,u, not yet presented his credentials to President WilsoiV. denied himself to callers today, and Jofhcial confirmation of reports that hs government had aken action simikV to that of Ger nyiy was not obtaYjnable at the em bassy It is taken ifor granted that when silt, action is! taken relations will be brokewrtllT the Vienna gov ernment. It is still uncertain what action will be taken by Turkey. The German ambassador's last offi cial day in his embassy was an event ful one. His friends noticed that while he retained all his customary courtesy and tried his best to appear pleasant, actually he was deeply af fected and gravely apprehensive at the prospect of the future. The ambassador arose this morning with the feeling that before the day was over his diplomatic connection with the United States would end Shortly after 10 o'clock he received a correspondent of , The Associated Press in his study. The ambassador was busy signing checks for personal bills. He swung around in the chair at his deski "Well." he said, smiling and offer ing his hand, "what do you hear this morning? Am I going to be turned out? No information? Well, I have none iither. I haven't heard a word." As the talk drifted to prospects of peace and the ambassador expressing the personal opinion that it was not improbable, even if relations were broken off, that the United States might continue efforts in that direc tion, i telephone bell tinkled. The ambassador picked up the receiver, smiling. He was quiet a moment, then the expression on his face changed. No Comment to Make. "You say relations have been broken and the president is going to congress? Are you sure? Well, may he that's so. No, I have no comment to make and nothing to say. If that is true, I am a private citizen again." TSe ambassador turned to the cor respondent and asked that verification of the report he had heard be ob tained. This was done and the am bassador quickly walked into the next room to carry the news to Countess von Bernstorff. When he came back into his study his eyes were moist and he (aid: "So it really is true. I'm so sorrv. However, as you know, I expected it. I never expected anything else. There was nothing left for the United States to do. I wonder how I am going to get home? "I suDoose I will set my passports any time now. But F certainly am not surprised at the action that has been taken. My people in Berlin will not be surprised either. 1 ney Knew wnai was coming when they declared unre stricted submarine warfare. "However, I have simply been here to carrv out the orders of my govern ment and I have done so. 1 have not had any communications from my government for the last day or so and now I suppose I will be unable to communicate with them at all since the use of my code probably will not be allowed and 1 could not sena mes sages in plain language." Seel Newspaper Men. It was nearly 2 o'clock when As sistant Solicitor Woolsev of the State department arrived at the embassy with the ambassador's passports and the note from Secretary Lansing. Mr. Woolaey was taken to the embassy study. He delivered the documents and left immediately. A group of newspaper correspondents then went into the studv. The ambassador, as is his custom, sat down under the portrait of his emperor and opened the conversation by saying: "I am very glad to see all you gen tlemen, but what interests can you have in me.' t am a private citizen again." "Have you received your passports, Mr. Ambassadors was asked. "Yes," he replied. "I have them for myself, my family and my suite." "When am I going home? I don't know. You will have to ask the Swiss minister that. I have asked him to take charge of your affairs and he will make all the arrangements for my departure. Procedure? I don't know that either. This is my first expert ence of this kind and I will have to inform myself regarding what shall be done. I am just waiting to see what is going to happen. What Will Happen. The ambassador was told that the United States would take necessary steps to protect American life and property on the seas and was asked what would happen. "What will haDoen?" he replied. "I can't say about that. If American warships are going to convoy ships carrying ammunition well, really 1 can't say what will happen." And the ambassador shrugged his shoulders. lifting his hands and letting them fall upon his knee. He said he expected to stay in Washington for the present because in view of the situation on th,' seas he did not see how he was going to return to Germany, Roosevelt Pledges His Support to the President Oyater Bay, N. Y.. Feb. 4. Thee . dore Roosevelt tonight pledged his support to President Wilson in up holding the honor of the United States. He offered to the country his own services and those ot nit tour tons pi the event of hostilities. WILL MOBILIZE MILLION GERMAN WOMEN. GEHERAJ GI?OENR. , Under General Grocner the women will be subdivided into fields in which they will be the most use in the war. Some will be sent to am munition factories, some to clerical work in the war offices and some to the training schools for nurses. SDNDAY'S BLIZZARD COVERS WIDE RANGE (Continued from Par One) fall of snow, followed by a fierce gale and a drop in temperature. so severe was the storm that train service in and out of the city was abandoned and services in churches dispensed with. Uut in southern and central Wyo ming, according to reports to the Union Pacific, the weather was clear. In fact, this condition maintained all over the west from a little beyond Sidney. Temperatures ranged from 20 to 30 degrees above zero and no wind. The weather conditions enabled the Union Pacific to dig its trains out of the snow blockade and last night six teen of them were coming this way. some ot them having been tied up ten days in a snow blockade. Trains in Bad Shape. Burlington and Northwestern trains from the west were arriving two to three hours late and those from the east about the same. Owing to the storm throueh north ern Iowa and Minnesota, on the Oma ha road not a wheel turned Sunday. They were not started from terminals and those that were out on the line were tied up as soon as they reached stations where passengers could se cure accommodations. On the cattle and sheep ranees of Wyoming and South Dakota consider able new snow is reported, with a high wind and low temperatures, zero to 12 degrees, early last niitht. with indi cations that there would be a con siderable drop before morning. Germany's Chiefs Discuss Effect of Move on Americans Berlin, Feb. 4. (By Wireles to Sayvtlle.) The adjournment of the ways and means committee of the Reichstag yesterday followed two days of detailed and serious debate over the announcement of unrestricted warfare. Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg, the imperial chancellor, and all the secretaries of state connected with the question gave detailed explanations on various aspects ot the matter. All the party leaders spoke and, says the Overseas News agency, "no stone was left unturned so that every interest of neutrals could be examined with spe cial care." The question of what influence un restricted submarine warfare would have upon American minds and upon relations with the United States olaved an imoortant Dart in the dis cussion. Representatives'of the gov ernment, as well as those of the va rious parties, express the hope that the United states would appreciate tuny the reasons for Germany's determina tion. Youth Bosses Bandits In Raid Upon Store A 16-year-old boy is the leader of a bandit trio which last night entered the grocery store ot A. P. Williams, 1002 South Twenty-fourth, and got away with $8 after threatening the lives ot Williams and employes. Ihe two grownups covered the grocer and others in the store while' the youngster looked alter the hnan cial end of their operations. An Excellent Remedy for Coughs and Colds. You will look a. good while before you find a better preparation for coughs and colds than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs. George Bryant, Charleston, 111., in speaking of this preparation, says, "My husband caught a hard cold that settled on his lungs and he coughed terribly. A neigh bor advised him to try Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. ' He bought a bottle of it at the drug store and the first dose relieved him. Before he had taken the contents of the one bottle his cough and cold had entirely dis appeared." Thirty-Five Trains on U. P. Blocked in Wyoming Chevenne, Wyo., Feb. 4. Thirty live Union Pacific trains are held uo on lines in Wyoming awaiting the lift ing of a blockade east of Laramie, Wyo., where several hundred men are attacking the snowdrifts in an effort to clear the tracks. MoM'a Ualmtat Ballma CmcmUh. As mn u you apply BIoaq's Liniment tho aonaottlon disappear and rour pain to ton. Bodily warmth to rwawad. tic All druggtau.- Advartlaamant. If fK '' I " , 1 I if? -4 i - -THE BEE: OMAHA, MONDAY. FEBRUARY 5. 1917. NAVY YARDS GO OH NEAR WAR FOOTING Guards Doubled and Other Precautions Taken to Pre serve Order Everywhere. SHIPS UNDER STRICT RULE New York, Feb. 4. Activities that brought to mind the days preceeding the war with Spain everywhere were evident in and about Hampton Roads today. At Fort Wool additional artil lerymen from Fort Monroe were on duty for the first time in year?. Or ders came last night to increase the force of gunners and to bar all strang ers from Fort Wool, as well as from Fort Monroe and other government reservations. In addition the govern ment wharves and doks were under constant patrol. The coast guard cutter Yamacraw, the battleship Arkansas and a squad ron of artillerymen are doing neu trality dutv in Hampton Roads. Col lector of Customs Hamilton has or dered a close watch be kept on the German steamer Arcadia and the Austrian steamer Budapest, tied up here since the beginning of the war. Other artillery men were guarding the German prize ship Appam. seized yes terday by federal authorities. Lieu tenant Hans Berg, who brought the Appam into port, with his crew of twenty-seven men were under guard of immigration officials. Extra watchmen were on duty at the Newport News shiy yards, where Ihe superdreadnought Mississippi is being completed. War Footing at Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Feb. 4.-The Phila delphia navy yard virtually was on a war footing today, while extraordi nary precautionary measures were taken to guard the ports shipping, munition plants and the arsenals, the usual guard was on dutv at the mint. The 750 officers and men removed from the German auxiliary cruisers Kron Prinz Wilhelin and Prinz Eitel Friedrich. by order of the Navy de partment, were quartered in a build ing in the isolation section of the yard United States marines were stationed on board the German cruiser, which it was reported were found in good condition. The navy yard was closed to all visitors. Destroyer In Bad Shape. Despite the refusal of responsible officers at the nay, yard to discuss the attempt to sink the torpedo boat Jacob Jones, it became known early today that the Jones was in such dis tress that the pilot boat Philadalphia hast to go to its assistance, while it was anchored off the Delaware break water to enforce neutrality regula tions. The attempt to sink the de stroyer, it was said, was made while it was on its way from Boston to this port. A special police guard is stationed outside the Midvale Steel plant, which is working night and day on large munition contracts for the govern ment. Masters of both American and for eign steamers are putting to sea from this port with cargoes tor the pro hibited area, ragrdless of the tense : situation. Guard at Training Station. Chicago, Feb. 4. The guard at the Great Lake Naval training station at Lake Bluff, thirty miles north of Chicago on Lake Michigan, was doubled today. All visitors have been barred from the government reserva tion. There are 1,800 officers, petty officers and apprentice seamen at the station. Patrol Pacific Coast San Diego, Cal.. Feb. 4. That the most comprehensive patrol force on the Pacific coast since the days of the war with Spain was to be in augurated within forty-eight hours. was reported trom semi-omcial sources here today. Torpedo boat de stroyers, coast guard cutters and light cruisers have received preparatory or ders to enforce a strict patrol of Pa cific coast waters from Cape Flattery to Point Loma. Several of the ves sels are now moving to their stations. The destroyer Iruxton is now in Puget Sound to act as patrol off the Straits of San Juan de Fuca; the coast guard cutter Bear and destroy ers Paul Jones and Whipple are on their way to southern California waters, the coast guard cutters Mc Culloch and Unagla are under orders to patrol between San Francisco and the Columbia river, while tour de stroyers at Mare Isladn navy yard are being put into condition for active duty. It was reported here today that the American gunboat Annapolis would co-operate with the British auxiliary cruiser Aainbow in patrolling the Gulf of California. The Rainbow is keeping a watch over a fleet of eleven German mer chant vessels interned at Santa Rosalia. Dr. Lord Will Not Go Abroad; Held in Medical Reserve Dr. John Prentice Lord had made all arrangements to eo to London to do reconstructive surgical work in one of the base hospitals. He had ar ranged his transportation, secured his passports, and planned to leave within a day or two for his trip. Just as he had alt in readiness to start he was reminded from the War department at Washington that he is enrolled in the medical reserve of the United States army, and therefore is denied pass. ports to leave the country at this time. Obituary Notes WILLIAM NKl BAUKIt, a resident ot Otoe county for a halt century, died lent night at hta home south, of Ne braska City. Mr. Neubauer was born in Uermany in 1829 and came to America in the early Arties. In the late sixties he came to Otoe county and secured a farm, on whk'h he had lived ever since. He Is survived by a sister, Mrs. William Vennemann, ot this county, and two daughters and four sons. His wife died here about eight years ago. Mlia ANNA ROKSE. a resident of Nebraska City for many years, died at her home last night after an ill ness of several weeks of grip. Mrs. Boese was born in Germany In 1841 and had made her homo here for nearly a half century She Is aurvived by one son, living In South Dakota, and one daughter, a school teacher ot Otoe county. INSIDE STORY OF . HOW BREAK CAME How President Decided to Cnt Relations With the Ger man Empire. HIS ACTION DELIBERATE Washington, Feb. 4 The story of how President Wilson decided to break diplomatic relations with Ger manv became known tonight. The first news of the German note giving notice of the abandonment of restrictions on submarines, conveyed to the president by Secretary Tumulty on the basis of press dispatches, was received by Mr. Wilson witn undis guised amazement. He thought Mr. Tumulty must be mistaken, but in a few minutes came word that the note actually had been delivered to the State department. The president determined that any decision made immediately wpuld be hasty and based more on emotion than on judgment, i nat nigm nc conferred with no one except Secre tary Lansing. Aska Opinions of Aides. Yesterday beleiving hasty judg ments had sufficiently cooled to be gin assessing the true situation, he hid it before the cabinet and asked for the opinions of individual mem bers. Already the opinion had form ed that the course of the United States was almost inevitable, and in this he was supported by the cabinet officers. Some speeches were made at the meeting it was learned today, which stirred all present The view was general that a super-crisis had been reached, although there were some preliminary differences on the exact course which should be fol lowed. Then the president made his trip to the capitol yesterday afternoon. He wanted members of the senate to give him an idea of general public sentiment. Again his view was con firmed, for the great majority of the senators favored an immediate break. Sees No Callers. The president saw no callers last night. Late into the night he worked on his speech to congress and then went to bed. This morning he read the document over again and finally decided to take it to congress. Once the decision was made, he character istically put the matter from his mind and went golfing, realizing that ar duous work was ahead of him and that his health must be of the best. Shortly before 10 o'clock yesterday Tumulty was summoned and given the address to send to the. public printer. The president also author ised the secretary to make arrange ments for the joint session of con gress. Goes For Auto Ride. Secretary Lansing followed Tu multy to the White House and details of the situation were gone over. About that time the announcement that the president would address congress at i o'clock was made by Mr. Tumulty to newspaper men and soon after wards the president's decision became known. The president never appeared more cool than when he went to the capitol. After his speech he received the con gratulations of senators and repre sentatives gravely and then hurried back to the White House for confer ences with Secretaries Baker and Daniels on details of precautionary measures to protect the interests of the United States. Late in the after noon he went automobile riding with Mrs. Wilson and at 6 o'clock he talked with Attorney General Gregory. German Blockade Is Modified to Give Holland More Room Berlin (Via London, Feb. 4.) The following official statement was given out here today: "The eastern limit of the blockaded zone around England has been altered as follows: "The line now runs from the point 52 degrees 30 minutes north latitude, 4 degrees east longitude, across to the point 56 degrees north latitude, 4 de grees east longitude, to the point 56 degrees north latitude, 4 degrees 50 minutes east longitude. Otherwise the line remains as already an nounced. The effect of the alteration of the blockaded zone is to move about twenty miles farther from the coast that part of the eastern limit of the zone which lies off the northeastern Dutch coast and Schleswig-Holstein. This affords Dutch shipping a wider pathway to the Atlantic. Women's Temperance Union Wants Bone Dry Nebraska At a meeting of the delegates of the Douglas County Women's Christian lemperance union, yesterday alter noon. Mrs. William Berry, president, presiding, the organization went on record tavonng a bone dry Nebraska unalterably opposed to the election of members of the Board of Education from and by wards in the city of Umaha and opposed to teaching tor eisin languages in the grade schools. The union will send a delegation to Lincoln to work for a bone dry Ne braska, but if the passage of such a bill cannot be secured, then this dele gation will possibly compromise on the passage of the dryest measure ob tainable. This delegation will be a committee ot hve to be named Dy Mrs, Berry early this week. Contract for Athletic Club To Be Signed at Early Date Various contractors who have bid on the new Athletic club building will meet with directors of the club at 1 p. m. next Saturday in the office of President Fraser to discuss plans further and to receive suggestions from the directors about cutting their bids. Representatives of the James Black company, St. Louis, and of J. C. Mar dis & Co., Des Moines, la., were un able to arrive for the meeting last Friday on account of late trains, so the meeting was postponed. . Secretary Wharton said Saturday nisht the contract tor the new build mg probably will be signed within three weeks. NEUTRALS BIDDEN TO JOIN AMERICA IN GERMAN BREAK (Continued from Pj(ft One.) and property against attack by for eign sympathizers are day and night going forward actively, although silently. Preparations to prevent the dis abling of German war-bound ships in American ports are being taken, but they arc unannounced. The question of conveying American ships on their voyage to the submarine zone still Is undecided, although the first im pression is to let American ships pro ceed in the usual lawful way on the assumption that Germany has been warned that an overt act means wear. Nothing definite as to Ambassador Gerard's departure from Germany was announced tonight. It is pre sumed that as soon as he can secure his passports from the Wilhclm strasse, assemble his suite and all American consular officers in Ger many he will go to some adjoining neutral state, probably Holland or Switzerland and prepare to return to the united states. ambassador here continued his prep arations for turning over the embassy to tne Swiss minister, v. imiici amu for leaving the country. The State department is endeavoring to secure from the entente allies a safe passage home tor tne amDassauor aim ms suite. Officials Busy. rA-:jA Wilcnn cnnt the Hav quietly, attending church in the morn ing, conlerring brieny witn omciais u. tlntinnA and in the after noon talking over with Senator Sim mons, chairman ot tne senate nnance committee the problem of raising necessary revenues should war come. There were no unusual signs of activity about the State, War or Navy department, but underneath the sur face forces were at work preparing the country for a situation which has k-an j.VT,nr.tA hut hrtned apainst ever since the i.ue with Germany became acute. It is not impossible that the pres- m11 rnntinn several cm oiiuiiu,i wu.. days before there are any evidences ot whether uermany intenas 10 nan its campaign or rutniessness ucioic President Wilson's final demand for respect to American rights or whether it will follow out its plan and take the consequences. provisions maae in mc new sub marine order for the safety of ships at sea at the time it was promulgated may postpone the overt act which would be an act of war. On the other hand it may come at any moment by the ruthless act, or even mistake of some submarine commander. May Encourage Allies. witU rnlaHnn severed and the country preparing to meet the next it mrnfv nflirials are reflect ing now upon the situation as it af fects the cause ot peace ana tne situa tion of the belligerent themselves. Ti ma tn h arented that the action of the United States will tend to hold the entente allies taster to-ua- ,t,9 v.r hefore and deter talk of a separate peace. It seems to be accepted too tnat tne rupiuic j.cu.l.. -rr,r,v th United States UCIIMIltlJ Ittt.v.v- - as the world's peace maker and trom the German point oi view uruigs mi- i v.,r llfnncn rtf natn. Cun- waiu iviiib , ---- i.. -..l, th r.min Amhas- sador Count von Bernstorff severa months ago expressed tne personal ,u- nnt President Wilson opuuuii mat - but the king of Spain would be the man to bring peace to tne worm. Pope as reacemaaer. ct ii : vntuati that all other neutrals accepted the president s sug gestion that tney sever uipiymaui. ntn:AHe Mth Cfrmnnv. the voice for ICIdLIUIls - peace would have to come from the Vatican. . The entente embassies conhdent that the United States cannot help being forced into the conflict, are dis cussing among themselves what part the United States would take in the Congress, stirred with patriotism, is making ready to stand behind the president in whatever he may do to uphold the honor and dignity of the country. The only dissenting voice comes from a small pacifist group which several months ago supported the movement to warn Americans off armed ships. The president is con fident that his action is approved by congress and the country. Kansas Pledges Its Support to Wilson; Idaho Does the Same Topeka, Kan., Feb. 3. The Kansas legislature passed a resolution here today directing the speaker of the lower house to send a message to President Wilson pledging 'the sup port of the state to the fullest extent in "this grave crisis" which confronts the nation. - Boise, Idaho, Feb. 3 A concurrent resolution was passed by both houses of the Idaho legislature today in structing Governor Alexander to in form President Wilson that the state stands firmly behind him with all re sources at its command in the present international crisis. Three British Cruisers Ashore Off Cape Henry Norfolk, Va., Feb. 4. Three British cruisers all outward bound are to night ashore within one mile of each other on the Middleground directly off Cape Henry. They are: The Australian, the Rosalind and the Hannington Court. The life guards from these stations have been assembled at the Cape Henry station and are ready to re move the crews if necessary. A heavy northeaster and dangerous sea prevail. The coast guard cutter Yama craw, 'the seagoing wrecking tug Rescue and several smaller tugs are standing by the stranded vessels. Two Men Injured. Nebraska City, Neb., Feb. 4. (Spe cial.) Dr. S. J. Crudup and Jack Douglas of Julian were injured a short distance from, this city last night when a runaway horse crashed into the automobile in which they were passengers. The men had been here during the afternoon and were on their way home when the accident happened. The car was overturned and the two men thrown to the road and quite badly injured. They were brought to this city for treatment. Dr. Crudup was later taken to his home, but Douglas is confined to his room in a local hotel. BRITONS SURPRISED jRED CROSS GIVES BY MOVEOF WILSON ORDER F0R ACTION Break of U. S. and Germany -Washington Headquarters Ko Causes Uneasiness as Well tifies All Chapters to as Satisfaction. Prepare for War. SEE ACTION LEAD TO WARNUESES T0 BE ENLISTED London. Feb. 4. The American i rupture with Germany has created the ! deepest impression here of anv event I since the first war days of August. 1914. There were no crowds around1 the newspaper offices nor the exhibi-' tion of excitement, as in those days, j because the public has been hardened to sensational events. But the gen- j eral feeling is one of satisfaction, j mixed with a considerable measure oi surprise. British officials recognize that the new situation brings drawbacks as well as advantages to British inter ests. Great anxiety is felt for the welfare of entente prisoners in Ger many, who now are deprived of the assistance and measures of guardian ship which the American consular service and embassy have been able to render, and doubts are felt whether the other neutral establishments will be able to do as much for the interned civilians and military prisoners. Faced With Danger. Belgian relief work is faced with the greatest danger, as the withdrawal of the American commission may re sult in its complete collapse and bring hundreds of thousands face to face with starvation. The universal feeling here is that the United States will inevitably be forced into war and the part which it will be able to play therein is the chief topic of discussion, coupled with speculation as to its effect upon the supply of munitions to Europe. The news of the sinking of the American steamer Housatonic as well as the contents of the president's ad dress came too late for the evening papers, but wherever the sinking of the American vessel was known it was assumed that it would go far toward precipitating war. The new German campaign of unrestricted submarine warfare is regarded here with com posure. Regarded as Serious. On the other hand, the withdrawal of the shipping of Scandinavia, Hol land and Spain from traffic w'th Eng land is regarded as a serious factor. The public' however, looks confident ly to the admiralty to speed up its anti-submarine measures, at least as fast as Germany increases its fleet of submarines; while it is expected that the German ships in American ports will soon reinforce Atlantic mercantile traffic. 8wttzr!aiH! RMtrtrts Food Coiwomptlnn. Brn. Swltterlnnrt (Via Parts, Fffb. .) tn view of the crltlcai situation created by the German submarine campiilBn the federal council has decided on a number of meas ures tending to restrict food consumption. Among these measures are prohibitions of night work In bakeries and the sale of fresh bread. The Man Who Puts The "Deal" Through must be ready physically and mentally. This readiness depends to a great degree on sound nourishment food that includes those "vital phosphates" so essential to sturdy energy, but which are often lacking in the usual dietary. The famous food I Grape-Nuts made of wheat and malted barley, retains and sup plies, as does no other food in such splendid propor tions, all the nourishment of the grains. It includes potash for brain and nerves, iron for the blood, lime for the bones, and other most necessary mineral elements. Grape-Nuts has a wonderfully delicious flavor, is easily digested, and comes ready for the table. With cream or milk it makes a splendidly balanced ration. Every table should have its daily ration of Grape-Nuts- "There's a Reason" Washington. Feb. 4. Identical tele grams ordering immediate prepara tions for active war relief work here dispatched today by the American Red Cross headquarters here to -'65 chapters throughout the country. First-aid classes are to be organized and other preparations begun on a broad scale. Attention -is called to the present events and possible developments, in international affairs. Committees are ordered to direct local arrangements for preparation of hospital garments, surgical supplies, instructing nurses, listing volunteer doctors and other as sistants, organizing sanitary training detachments and to render other serv ices to the country for a complete organization for possible needs. Mountain Division Gets Word. Denver, Feb. 4. The Mountain di vision of the Red Cross today re ceived a telegram from Washington ordering immediate preparations for active work of all war committees. The preparations ordered include the packing and making ready for ship ment of bandages and hospital gar ments; the enlistment of volunteers for the organization and the com mencement of instruction classes in "first aid" for men and women. Active in Chicago. Chicago, Feb. 4. Puruant to in structions from the National head quarters of the Red Cross to prepare for emergencies, a meeting of the chairman of the various committees of the local branch will be held this afternoon. The local branch has al ready expended $25,000 for equip ment for one base hospital and prepa rations for two additional hospitals have made some progress in the last two months, according to John J. O'Connor, the secretary. Bernstorff Wonders How He Will Reach Home Washington, Feb. 4. His diplo matic mission to the United States ended, Count von Bernstorff, who de scribes himself as a "private citizen" again, prepared today to leave Wash ington. He is expected to depart as soon as Dr. Paul Ritter, Swiss min ister, who has been asked to look aft er Germany's interests in the United States, can complete the necessary ar rangements. The question, "How are we going to get home?" still was uppermost in the minds of the ambassador and his official retinue. The situation on the seas was the difficulty that stood in the way, the ambassador explained. ( -VJ
