ENTS WIR PROCLAMATION Notification That War is on] Flashed By Wireless to all Naval Vessels and Stations. or giving Information, ald or comfort to the enemies of the United States, and to comply strictly with the regula. tions which are hereby or may be from time to time promulgated by the Presi- dent; and so long as they shall con- duct themselves in accordance with law, they shall be undisturbed in the peaceful pursuit of their lives and oo cupations and be accorded the con- sideration due to all peaceful and law- sirictions may be necessary for their own protection and for the safety of the United States; and towards such alien enemies as conduct themselves in of the in the! 18 min- | Wilson which Ger Washington. —Good Friday, year 1917, will be memorable history of this country, for at utes past 1 o'clock, President signed the joint resolution by his country declares war with many. The instant Mr. the paper office and gave the Department. The gram over the signa tary of naval sta Wilson's a messenger rushed from his signal e Navy next moment a tele ure of pen left to th the Secre- the Navy to every and r in the world wher here an of tion part is an Americ at Atl of every on Washington ternoon issued rerman direct al vy, of the United they exercise vigl in the disch cident States that zeal ance and arge of the dut of nr atle rey arns iv ap: fea In and I eal to all in loyal dedleated principles state War to such a d Oreover. « 1 American d citizens that their from its foundation to J they, tion to country, the liberty and justice, 1 of the land and willing support those measures which may be adopted by the consti tutional authorities in prosecuting the war to a successful issue and In ob taining a secure and just peace; and, acting under and by virtue of the au thority vested In me by the Constitu- tion of the United States and sald sections of the Revised Statutes, 1 do hereby further proclaim and direct that the conduct to be observed on the part of the United States toward all natives, eitizens, denizens or sub jects of Germany, being males of the age of 14 years and upward, who shall | be within the United States and not actually naturalized, who for the pur. pose of this proclamation and under such section of the Revised Statutes are termed allen enemies, shall be as follows: “All allen enemies are enjoined preserve the peace towards the United States and to refrain from crime against the public safety and from | violating the laws of the United States | and of the states and territories there. | of, and to refrain from actual hostility iphold the laws undivided and glve to to United States are enjoined to preserve the peace and to treat them with all stich friendliness as may be compatible with loyalty and allegiance the United States. to Regulations For Aliens. “And pursuant to the vested in me, I hereby declare and establish the following regulations which I find necessary in the premises authority "} in his An Poss not hi or place, shall time alien enemy Ve sion, at any Arm, weapon or nent faxim or implement of $ compo part thereof, am- other silencer, al cture of explosives ve or materi used in enemies will Subject To Summary Arrest. “12. An enemy may be reasonable be aiding or or who may alien whom there cause to believe to about to aid enemy, be at | to the danger of the public peace or safety, or who violates or of whom ground believe that he is about to violate any regulation duly promulgated by the President, or any criminal law of the United States or the States or terri tories thereof, will be subject to sum. mary arrest by the United Statea mar. shal or his deputy or such other officer as the President shall designate, and to confinement in such penitentiary, prison, jall, military camp or other place of detention as may be directed by the President “This pratlamation and the regu lations herein contained shall extend the irge or attempts to violate, there is reasonable to tinental or Insular, in any way within set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. “Done at the City of Washington, this sixth day of April, in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and seventeen, and of the indepen. dence of the United States the one hundred and fortyfirst. “WOODROW WILSON. “By the President. “Robert Lansing. “Secretary of State.” "HOUSE GIVES FINAL Balloting Completed After Six- teen Hours Debate. KITCHIN WITH PACIFISTS Efforts To Amend Resolution So As To Prevent Sending Army Abroad Without Congress’ Consent Defeated. Washington.—The resolution declar ing that a state of war exists between the United ready by ti the shortly day morning by a Without all States Germany, passed House after o'cl vote roll-ealls, the ed amendme posals to prohibit the troop al authori over seas with ty Pacifists Prolong Discussion Pa nearly fiat Congressman Carolina, prolong sioned would Presiden state rout group, permit recomn war be ded 92 GERMAN STEAMERS TAKEN. Government Expected To Use Them Undecided. a2 Confiscation Still Waa! chant vessels in American were taken by partment probably the Government whether they paid for after the war had not been announced Anxious t obliga tions strictly, and move in accordance with international law, officials examine carefully deciding Officials made it clear that in taking The over the will be utilized in but configcated or fe rvice, will be 0 observe treaty precedents had acted with the primary of preventing their crews from stroying or further disabling them. Having come under the protection of the American Government, they now occupy a status which jects new features purpose into the problem NO BREAK WITH AUSTRIA. pectation Of Mostilities. Washington. — The United States will not sever relations or declare war on Austria, Bulgaria or Turkey so long as those countries do not force such a step. It was learned authoritatively that any change which may come in the relations of this country with members of the Central Alliance other than Germany must be precipitated by them. Nevertheless, it ig expected here that Germany will force her allies to share her relationship to the United Btates, 1 i | | | i | | NATION PREPARED Any Other Country. NAVY READY FOR ACTION Equipment In Hand For Huge Army. Plans Perfected For Throwing All Of Nation's Power Into the Conflict. a potential re FOBOUrce probably never navs any other + world are under the ecured of the men who can at a moment's notice, aid of the ilitary fce the full re¢ nation, Yankee ness m arms gOUrees organized with skill and busiz SUPPOSED GERMAN ARRESTED. Negre Who Talked Of German vasion Also In Custody. In said to be by Fed reports that Birmingham, Ala A man a German was arrested agents investigating Southern negroes are being incited to insurrection The prisoner's name and the charges against him were not revealed in the negro waiting room of a rail road station also was taken into cus tody. He is said to have urged hi hearers to flee to Mexico because Ger many was about to overrun the Unite States here MIDSHIPMEN NOW ENSIGNS. President Algse Promotes Many Offi cers Of the Army. Members of the class of midshipmen graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis last week were nominated as ensigns by Preaident Wilson. The President ale sent to the Senate the names of many Army, Marine Corps and Coast Guard officers, nominated for promotion, Washington PASSED BY 62 10 6 Williams Compares LaFollette With German Chancellor. STRONG LANGUAGE IS USED Kirby, Norris, Lane and Gronna, Follette, Make Up Total Against Waging War. Vardamann, With La Vote Kenyon, Stone, to A DRY BILL UP AGAIN IN CONGRESS. Randall and Sheppard stitutic introduce Con- nal Amendments 14 aaa not voocial seasgion PENFIELD'S MISSION. ing New Terms. Vienna American lor, Frederick C. Penfield, confirmed the impress here that he expects irn to Vienna as quickly as pos. rom his forthcoming visit to ngton. He said he might be three months. His residence The Ambassa- on for gone MISS WILSON TO DO HER BIT. certs For Red Cross Benefit Washington.—Miss Margaret Wik gon, the Presidents eldest daughter, left here for New York to prepare for of concerts in the South. The proceeds will be given to the Ameri A series United States Army and Navy. TWO STATE CAPITALS GO DRY. ipringfield, 11, and Madison, Wis, Vote Out Saloons. Springfield, IL--<By a majority of 138 votes Springfield went into the dry umn after an uninterrupted wet ogime. Two hundred and fifteen saloons will, as a result, go out of business May 3. SECRET NOT LOST Composition of Greek Fire of An- cient Days Still Known. ingredients Are Said to Be ldentical With Those of Liquid Used in Modern Times by Some of Warring Powers. It hat is to the secret of the composition of the Greek fire so jealously gusrded by the emperors of Constantinople {is lost, On the contrary, it 8 set out st length Arabic manuscript of year 1225, now in the Royal mu- fi Common error BUppone in an n at Leyden, as well as in the bet “Liber Ignjum ad Hostes" Martin : inter an known Combur- Texans Hail Birthday. of republic In raised ox laced by 1845 the er Texas tho at Laie ~ Sta “on fed vy Inrit Loniederacy Qurin A Man's Work. The distinction and ly conetiinted oF Use ; is | necribed on all his faculties, Use to which he exists. As the fruit, so a man for work. an idl animal, does stand In the universe, They are all tolling, however secretly province assigned them, and to a use in the economy of the world, to higher and more catholic And the man seems to play, by his instincts and activity, a cer tain part that even tells on the gen- ral face of the planet, drains swamps, leads rivers into dry countries for their irrigation, perforates forests and stony mountain chains with roads, hinders the inroads of the sea on the continent, as If dressing the globe for happier races.—Emerson. Mother Knows Better. Willle liked to look through the pages of an illustrated history, and had a good memory for the pictures. One day a friend of his mother came in wearing a new hat. “Oh” Willie exclaimed, “you look just like a witch” The lady was very much compli mented, as she thought he meant she was bewitching, but his mother was much embarrassed because she knew he had reference to a very ugly Salem witch in the book. q is the end tree exists his o not the or slowly, In service. “Mr. Flubdub, I am a candidate for | your daughter's hand." “Well, I'm unpledged, my boy. If a | ballot is taken you can have my vote”
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