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will aicj In the defense, such as moro stringent neutrality laws, empowering the
taking over of private plants for shipbuilding construction and the like, and nil
meh legislation which, in the oninion of tho President and his advisers, is
pi !tecepsary to placo tho nation in readiness for any emergency which may nrise.
jL'J i ", Senator Istonc, chairman of tho Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Intro-
.ttced. a resolution emphatically indorsing tho President's action in breaking
.diplomatic relations wilh Germany.
'tS Under the rules tho resolution went over until tomorrow morning, at the
;t request of Senator Stone, after Senator Oliver hail raised tho question of tho
;(' absence of a, quorum. 4
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following s the resolution:
Whereas, Tho President has for the reason state din nddrcss deliv
ered to the Congress in joint session of February 3, 1917, sovcerd diplo
matic relations with tho Imperial German Government by tho recall of
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tho American Ambassador at Iicrlin and by handing his passports to
the German Ambassador at Washington; and,
Whereas, Notwithstanding this sevcrnnce of diplomatic inter
course, tho President has expressed his desire to aw id conflict with the
Imperial Government; and,
Whereas, The President declared in his said address that if, in his
judgment, an occasion should arise for further action in the premises
on tho part of the Government of tho United States ho would submit
tho matter to Congress and ask the authority of Congress to uso such
measures as ho might deem necessary for protection of American scn-
men nnd pcoplo in tho pursuit of their peaceful and legitimnto errands
on tho high seas.
Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the Senate, That tho Scnato approves
the action taken by the President ns set forth in his nddrcss delivered
before the joint session of the Congress ns stated above.
Tho Senate listened quietly to the reading of tho resolution, nnd no
debate ensued.
The White IIouso wns deluged with telegrams from all over tho country
commending the action of the Presidcntln breaking diplomatic relations. In
many instances tenders of servico were made by the writers, especially former
officers of the army and navy and of tho guard. These offers were turned over
to tho departments nnd filed for action if needed.
American manufacturers, nlso, were rising to the demands of tho nation.
From plants everywhere came assurances that they were nt the service of the
country in tho present emergency. This was specially true of steel manufac
turers, automobile constructors and tho various munition plants.
All of the resources of the Red Cross aro being mobilized. State organiza
tions have been directed to be ready for any call that may be put upon them.
The President mado an unexpected visit to the State, War and Navy De
partments, calling at 12:20 p. m. today. Ho left his office in the White House
and hurried to tho Navy Department to tho oflico of Secretary of tho Navy
Daniels. En route to tho department the President met Henry Ford.
"I nm very glad to see you, Mr. Ford," said the President, halting in tho
street despite the bitter cold. He then went on to his conference with the
Secrotary of the Navy.
In addition to Secretary Daniels there were present at tho conference Rear
Admiral Benson, ranking officer of tho navy and head of tho Bureau of Naval
Operations. It was understood that the topics under discussion included plans
to increase the navy and to effect immediate action in the program of building
already approved by Congress.
NAVY RAPIDLY WHIPPED INTO SHAPE
It is expected 'that the Navy Department will call bnck into service many
of the retired officers and officers who have resigned. They will be detailed
for service at navy yards nnd for other shore duty, thus releasing for servico
on ship board officers now held down by routine duty. In this manner officers
can bo obtained for tho reserve fleet.
No. information about naval matters was forthcoming. The naval censor
ship wds.working with clock-like precision and the majority of tho newspaper
correspondents ir, tho cnpital were working in unison with the department to
keep secret the movements of vessels. It is sufficient to say that both on the
Atlantic and the Pacific the fleets aro ready and the spirit of the men never was
better, .v
It is understood that nt the conference arranged by the President and Sec
retary Dnnicls it was decided that it would be unwise to convoy American liners
at present. The President still hopes that Germany will realize the seriousness
with .which the American people have approached the present situation and will
respect the rights of the United States. But if this is not done, then the Admin
istration is well prepared for tho next step. It is violating no confidence to say
that tho ammunition magazines of the American fleet nro filled.
The attention of the United States Government now centers upon neutral
rintions of the world.
The President has indicated that his move in breaking relations with Ger
many was designed to lead neutral countries in a great moral effect backed by
arms if necessary to enforce pence.
The President has formally requested full and immediate reports from
American representatives in the neutral capitals on the reception of his sug
gestion as to similar action.
Owing to the fact that this Government had always stood out for individual
or parallel action instead of joint action, there are unofficial indications that many
of the countries now will decline to enter a parallel effort to force Germany into
modifying her submarine war.
The ruling classes of Spain and Sweden nre generally understood to bo pro-
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BU' it Is believed by authorities here, will stay out of tho struggle entirely, owing to
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' J"ced by the Presencc of a Dutch army
tTTom tho Essen munifinne wnrlra
HOLLAND MAY YET BE INVOLVED
While a majority of officials hold this belief, there are still others, however,
who are not so sure Hollnnd will bo able to keep out. These officials pointed to
the fact that Germany nlso has largo forces grouped on the Dutch frontiers.
But even these officials say they believe that if 'Holland does change her present
btatus it probably will be actually to enter the war and not. merely to sever
relations as tho President calls on neutral nations to do.
Switzerland being an interior nntion is not directly nffected by tho new
German warfare.
.Hence the greatest significance will be attached to the attitude of tho South
American countries, as their decision may prove to bo an influence of great
weight on Spain and the Scandinavian countries.
South American newspapers and some South American diplomats here have
indicated that President Wilson is perhaps now too late in changing his former
course of strictly isolated action.
Despite the efforts of President Wilson to change Germnny's plans by moral
force, there is a string belief that she will not niter. And this view had strong
backing when dispatches from Berlin showed thnt close Berlin observers would
be surprised if Germany modified her warfnro now.
BERNSTORFF GETTING READY TO LEAVE
Count von Bernstorff remained quietly at the German Embassy, awaiting
the completion of arrangements for his transfer home. Tho Entente Powers
will grant safe'eonduct, officials say. But with tho holdlnc ud o. all TintMi n
)h NorweKian merchant travel from the United States, tho task of procuring a ship
fty on which to send the Ambassador and his suite home is a difficult one. The State
Department now has tho matter before
v is expected shortly.
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fesT'Cr1 w-..v iiiiiai iuu iumuw, jiuwiy urnveu Austrian Amoassau
&k malnetl in strictest seclusion at the Embassy.
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aent," explained Uaron Zwiedlnek, the Charge d'AfTaires, when told of tho
growing possibility that the United States might break with Austria-IIungary.
-"Accordingly he will have no comment to make."
It was considered significant thnt a strong police guard was thrown nbout
' the Austrian Embassy today for the first time. It was also learned tho sorvants
f the Embassy who live outside and have been in the hnbit of paying their board
for a iull month in advance, have paid but two weeks this time, so strong is
the feeling that the days -of the Embassy aro numbered.
WAR SECRETARY
, Secretary of War Newton D. Baker went to the Capitol and conferred with
the members of the House Appropriations Committee regarding army nppropria
.tfcms. He found a disposition to meet tho views of the Administration on every
stand. The naval appropriation bill, now under debate in th Hniin win v,
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m.vu .w.B...w. v..u iiiuma m uio
k7 w once every step necessary 10 insure
V' vr of any ship yard, ammunition plant
faecretary oi state iansjng said at his regular conference with the news
VHf men that he has. received no word from Ambassador Gerard. He also
ftftted that he had no word from Ambassador Penfleld today. The note defining
, Anstnan position was received on
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of 400,000 on her order, twenty miles
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propeft preparedness including the tnkine
or the like.
Saturday and was translated yesterday.
ow American Ambassador in Vienna.
Teaming rt ammtur of Americans
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out of the country and home is being
representatives in Switzerland and Holland.
The Stato Department, tho Secretary said, has icceivcd no supplementary
communication whatever from Gormany.
GERARD IS OFFICIALLY INFORMED
OF BREAK; AMERICANS TO LEAVE
By CARL W. ACKERMAN
BERLIN, Feb. 5.
Amcricnn Ambassndor Gerard received the United States Government's
formal cablegram withdrawing him from Berlin at 10 o'clock Sunday nighti
He expected to deliver tho American Government's statement to Foreign
Secrotary Zimmcrmailn nt 11 o'clock Monday morning.
Every Amcncnn in Berlin is preparing for war between the United Qtates
and Germany.
News of tho break in diplomatic relations wns first printed in nn extra1
issued yesterday by the Berliner Zcltung Am Mittng.
The report spread like wildfire through Berlin. Americans telephoned tho
grave news to each other nnd called up the Amcricnn Embnssy for further In
formation. To observers hero any drawing back by Germnny from her announcement
of unlimited submarinings would bo the greatest surprise of the war.
Germany has now mobilized every ounce of her energy for the expected
nnd decisive campaigns.
With new troops constantly going to the front, with Zeppelins flying over
tho city, with dally reports of submarine successes and the news of successful
throwing off of Entente attacks on all fronts, the public is steeled to further
bnerificcs.
The feeling here is thnt Germany is a gigantic powder, mngazinc preparing
for nn explosion in a military sense and that this explosion will shake tho
universe.
The American Embassy wns u picture of gloom. Secretary Joseph C. Grew,.
Commander Ghernrdi, naval nttache, nnd other secretaries and cmployos paced
the corridors nervously. Official word was anxiously awaited. Tho brief word
issued in newspaper extras was lend nnd reread.
Outside, on the streets and in tho subways, the newspaper extras sold furi
ously. Announcement officially of the break was calmly awaited by the American
colony, however.
The question everybody in Berlin nsked was how American officials, corre
spondents, Red Cross doctors nnd citizens will reach America with all Eu
ropean liners stopped.
Tho present indication is that hundreds of Amreicans will bo stranded.
Neutral ship lines are refusing to book any passages. A great number of
Americans, who had arranged to sail during February and March, were notified
thnt their sailings had been cnncelcd.
But the exodus of these Americans from Germany had already begun. It
started in the middle of last week.
With all Scandinavian nnd Dutch liners stopped, Spain nppcars to be tho
only open route. On Saturday the Ambassador received a telegram from tho
American Embassy in Madrid notifying him what liners were scheduled from
there.
Ono suggestion that wns circulated in Berlin was that Washington arrnngo
for n Norwegian ship to bring Americans from Bergen, Norway, to New York,
nnd, returning, to bear back from America Ambassador BcrnstorfT, his stafT
and German Consuls.
Newspapers huvc been pointing out daily since announcement of Germany's
new policy that the small European neutrals Denmark, Holland and Scan
dinavia are not expected to oppose the submarines because of fear.
No comment from American newspapers has yet been printed.
Discussing the general situation crented by tho submarine order, the Local
Anzcigcr declared editorially:
Thq public should bo satisfied with one warm room and not expect
tho whole apartment. The public is warned that it must not only
sacrifice more, but must expect even more discomfort by the prolonga
tion of the war, if the public wants to help win.
The reference to tho "warm room" wns particularly apt today, since Berlin
is now in the grip of the most severe blizzard in years. There has been grent
suffering. However, no deaths have yet been reported.
BRAZIL MAY CUT RELATIONS
WITH GERMANY, REPORTS SAY
LONDON. Feb. fi. A meeting between tho
President of Brazil, Dr. Wenccslau Braz,
and the Brazilian Foreign Minister, at which
the terms of a protest by the Brazilian Gov
ernment to Germany are snld to have been
drafted, Is reported In n Ilcuter dispatch
from Illo Janeiro.
Tho correspondent says that Informa
tion obtained from n trustworthy Kourco
confirms the opinion that tho Brazilian Gov
ernment Is convinced tho tlnfo has como to
abandon the attitude of an Impartial spec
tator. If the measures indicated In tho Ger
man note should Inflict direct harm on vital
Interests of Brazil Tho Government Is of
the opinion, he says, that If tho United
States enters the conflict the only logical
course for South American nations will bo
to attempt to establish geneial uniformity
of continental policy
niO JANEIRO, Feb. C. - Tho -Foielgii
Minister, Dr Lauro Muller. has been In
conference during tho laBt twenty-four
hours with President Wenceslau Bruz and
with membcrH of tho diplomatic corps He
In also In constant communication with tho
Brazilian Kmbassy at Washington. The
Brazilian reply to tho German noto re
garding naval warfare probably will bo
mado known tomorrow There Is reason
to believe that the attitude maintained
by Brazil up to the present ilmo will un
dergo a change us a rcsu.t of recent dt
velopmcnts. In this city the brenk In relations be
tween tho United States and Germany
created n deep Impression, and tho action
of the American Government was approved
enthusiastically. The Leaguo of tho Allies
adopted n resolution urging tho President
of Brazil to put an end to tho "criminal
neutrality which shames us before the
world, and Injures us economically and
financially, while causing us to bo suspected
by tho Allies as passive accomplices of tho
Gorman Government."
Medclros do Albuquerque, n member of
tho Chamber of Deputies, in commenting In
his newspaper on the current opinion that
Brazil will follow tho present policy of the
United States, expresses regret "that Bra
zil has missed tho opportunity to tnko the
nctlon which the dignity of her tiudltlons
commanded her to do long ago; namely,
to take her position on tho side of the
Allies."
"With the force of such a policy," he con
tinued, "we should have gained economic
advantages, for wo would have found our
selves bound up with the commercial In
terests of tho greatest nations In the world.
But against this noble aspiration of tho
Brazilian people, cowardice on tho one hand
and, the activities of Germanism on the
other, humiliating Brazil, havo reduced us
to the unfortunate situation In which we
find ourselves today."
Deputy Gonzalez says In tho newspaper
O'Pnlz: "Under International law the
declaration of Germany Is equivalent to
a declaration of war against Brazil, and the
Government should hand their passports to j
LATIN-AMERICAN PEOPLES WITH
WILSON; RULING CLASSES BALK
By CHARLES P. STEWART
Bptcial Cable Stnice of tht Unllril 'l'rtt
and Kvtnlng Ledger
BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 5.
President Wilson Is most likely to receive
much South American Bupport In his sug
gestion for Joint neutral action If editorial
comment is any standard by which to Judge.
In Argentine It is necessary to differ
entiate between the lower and tho upper
class opinion as to America's step. It Is
noticeable that the former class the most
numerdus Is pro-United States because
it is pro-Ally. But the upper class controls
the policies of the nation. And it Is cold
est toward the United States.
The same situation exists in other South
American Republics.-
An editorial In La Naclon today is typi
NEW, YORK STRENGTHENS GUARDS
ABOUT PIERS AND BRIDGES
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handled by the department through ItV
the German Minister and tho German Con
suls." The Jornal do Commcrclo a&rcrts that the
German note is a presumptuous act of folly,
which the entire world understands to bo a
signal of despair It continues: "This plan
of ruthless plrucy wjilcli tho German note
announces would mean summary suppres
sion of nil neutral rights It Is an unjustl
flablo attack on the sovereignty of all na
tions which thus far have not becomo In
volved in the war The great republic of
the North, which Is affected most directly,
fortunntely realizes that It Is no longer pos
sible to sit Idle. The rupturo of relations
in disquieting news, but It Is nlso consoling.
becauo It signifies energetic reaction
against theso conditions
"All Amcricnn nations form a social and
mot.il unit Pnn-Amerlcanlsm would be n
vain phrnse If It wcro not associated In sin
gleness of thought with tho Idea of defense
against n common menace. We do not
doubt that Brazil will take nctlon."
The Corrleo de Mnnha say that in future'
the position of Brazil will be even moro
critical, because "the whirlwind which now
Is destioylng civilization tends more nnd
more to draw neutral Powers Into Its path."
'"o long ns the Germans were conducting
their blockado und' r tho provious condi
tions," It continues "neutral Powers could
maintain an attitude of waiting, but now
that the nttiick has becomo general, Prest;
dent Wilson has done well to tako decisive
action As for us, wo should lend tho moral
support of diplomatic action In accordance
with tho decision of Wnbhlngton. The posi
tion of Brazil will not permit us actually to
enter on warfare unless somo provocation
renders It Inevitable, but our Government
could not neglect preparatory mllltnry
measures "
Tho Itazon says: "The noble nctlon of tho
North American pcoplo Is worthy of a na
tion which knows how to compel respect of
Its lights. We should nt once
confiscate tho German steamships In Brazil
ian ports."
HUKNOS AinnS, Teb, &. La Prcnsa
says: "Tho rupture between the United
States and acrmany will havo nn enormous
moral effect, particularly In view, of the
power and prestige of the United States.
The step taken by tho Washington Govern
ment will compel other countries to emerge
from the conditions of relative tranquillity
In which they havo been living."
La Argentina says: "The nttltudo of Ger
many made the rupture Inevitable. Neither
the pacific desires of President Wilson nor
tho good sense of tho American pcoplo
could be harmonized with this insolent Ger
man declaration."
La Vanguardla says: "The breaking of
relations does honor to the Government of
the United States. It now becomes neces
sary for all neutral States to compel the
Central Powers to respect tho rlchta of
man
cal of tho preponderating opinion of South
American newspapers. It epitomized tho
statement of former Foreign Minister Mura
tore expressing hope that tRe United, States
"will be wise enough to avoid war" Im
plying that sho can avoid hostilities If she
wishes.
The editorial was likewise typical In its
Intimation that the United States Is re
sponsible for the present situation, owing
to its alleged attempt to monopolize the
credit and prestige of peace making. In
pursuance with this attempt the United
States, was charged with defeating the con
solldatlon of neutrals with the ABC
nations proposed early In the war, and
to the formation of which the United States
at first pledged its aid.
of0'! Nw
uhoii pufello bulldlng-i and on 'tho water
front were Increased today.
Tugs carrying officers and details up nnd
tfown ithe streams IncreasoJ' their vigilance
and proceeded more slowly. Artillerymen
manning guns planted at tho brldegheads
betfnn to exercise moro caution.
It Is the first tlmo within the memory of
the youngor generation that New Yorkers
havo been challenged by armed soldiers
along their cvn highways. Now they nro
told to move fast ns they pass over tho
huge spans connecting Urooklyn and Man
hattan Island Loitering In Dattcry I'atlc
Is also prohibited. ,
Tho driving snow today made approach
to bridge piers easier nnd for; that reason
even greater precaution was taken than
yesterday.
The naal mllltla, which was tho first to
be summoned during the Spanish-American
war, Is holding a rigid guard over nil publlo
property, the bridges and the water front
lllue-clad youths from oIIIcpr nnd nUiron nrn
patrollntf theso places. Any one who stopi
Is asked to move on. Questions nro met
with n flash of bayonet nnd a Utile tnnrn
suggestion. Street cars aro kept moving,
SCANDINAVIAN NATIONS CONFER
ON SUBMARINE WAR CRISIS
cori:.HAai:,v, Feb. r..--icing nustnv
of Snedon left Copenhagen yesterday, after
n two-day visit to King Christian. The
whole IlnnHh press unanimously greets tho
lslt with tho greatest Hympathy ns now
proof of Scandinavian concord.
Negotiations on the submnrlno situation
have been Initiated between the Danish,
Swedish and Norwegian Governments.
It Is stated nt tho American Legation
that Ambassador Kgan has postponed In
definitely his Intended holiday Journey to
Amcrlni owing to tho present crisis.
STOCKHOLM. Feb. C A meeting of the
JAPAN SEES TEUTON SURRENDER
IF AMERICA ENTERS WAR
TOKIO, Feb. G.
America's participation In tho war may
force Germany's surrender to tho Allies
was tho opinion voiced today by Count
Okuma.
"America docs not need to make any real
flfeht before the Germans aro defeated," the
former Premier ndded.
To tho Jnpancso publlo tho nnnounccment
BRITISH, IN WAR TRENCHES, CHEER
AMERICA'S BREAK WITH GERMANY
By WILLIAM
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN THE
FIELD, Feb. 5. Everybody nt tho front
believes war between America nnd Ger
many Is certain.
As news of America's dlplomatlo break
spread last night, n rlpplo of applauso
flguiatlvcly swept tho entlro army z.onc.
Eveiy mess throughout tho front buzzed
with tho news. Tho ofllLers and men were
pleased. Tho general opinion was tho
moral effect of America's diplomatic break
SCHWAB ACCEPTS DANIELS'S PRICES;
FORD OFFERS1 MUNITIONS AT COST
From a Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Feb. C E. G. Grace,
president of tho Bethlehem Steel Works,
conferring with Secretary of tho Navy Dan
iels today, offered the completo services
of tho Bethlehem vvorku to the Govern
ment. Mr. Grace said that tho Government could
order anything nt once, regardless of the
matters In dispute regarding tho projectiles
nnd tho battlo cruisers, without consldora
tlon of prices. In other words, Mr. Schwab
is willing to abide by tho pi Ices fixed by tho
Govornmont for tho work which It may
rcqulro to bo dono by the Dethlrhom or
the Union Iron Works or tho Fore Illver
NORTHEAST HIGH SENIORS
OBSERVE CLASS DAY
Exercises Held This Afternoon at Wil
liam Penn Auditorium Com
mencement Tomorrow
Tho senior class of tho Northeast High
School hold Its class day exercises this aft
ernoon In the auditorium of the William
Penn High School for Girls, Thirteenth nnd
Wallace streets.
Those who participated In tho program
wcro Herbert Berrettn, presenter; Ilymnn
Silverman, historian; William Stoncr Hav
erstlck, censor ; Norman Class, poet, nnd
Thomas J. Andress, prohpet. Tho honor men
men of tho class were Alan 11. Gnmble,
spoon man ; Hubert Jeromo McCormack,
bowl man; Charles Raymond i albrnlth,
pipe man, nnd Robert Raymond Galbraltli,
cano man.
Henry Bnichold, secretary of the school,
was adviser of the class. Its officers were
John Ronald Ott, president; Gouert, vice
president; McCormack, secretary, nnd John
Hess McComb, treasurer. Tho committee In
chargo of the class day exercises was com
posed of John H. Slnzhclmer, chairman;
John CJ. Zeller, Jr., nnd William Thomas
Jebb.
Commencement exercises will .lako plnco
tomorrow afternoon in tho William Penn
Auditorium.
BUSH WORK ON THE IDAHO
Navy Department Urges Speed at Cam
den Shipyard
According to n dispatch from Washing
ton, tho Navy Department has requested
tho New York Shipbuilding Company to
hasten completion of tho battleship Idaho,
at the company's yards In Camden.
Under rjormal conditions, the vessel would
have been finished within eighteen months.
It was explained, however, that the com
pany could delay the fulfillment of private
contracts In case of national necessity, so
that tho work on the Idaho could be done' In
less than that time. This battleship, when
completed, will be ono of the largest In
the American Navy.
VICHY
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Natural Alkaline
Water
For 50 years
the standard
Mineral Water
for the relief of
Sour Stomach,
Indigestion and
Uric Acid.
Bottltd at
stk$ Spring
Tunnov ifC
flotormen and conductors have been warned
hat while crossing the bridges they must
keep their car windows and doors closed
nnd keen the power turned on. Automobiles
aro Met with the same orders.
Underneath the structures searchlights
swung on the piers nnd up nnd down tho
stream all night long, arc nnd drop lights
Illuminated the bridges. Important-looking
artillery pieces frowned grimly toward the
river, where n. constant vigil was kept by
men aboard naval tugs. Tugs were wnrncd
not to approach closer than nfty feet to
any of the piers, nnd barges were especially
watched, lest ono of them, laden with ex
plosives, should bump Into tho mnsonry.
New Yorkers hurried nnd fought their
way to work today with Just ns much
brusfiucncss ns usual, The usual Jam of
thousands poured Into the office nnd store
buildings nt the usual time, so far ns could
bo dono In the face of a blizzard.
American flags flapped In tho wind In the
ennyon of Broad nnd Wall streets, the finan
cial district. Huge strips of tho trlcolored
emblem met across tho narrow street. The
flag epidemic continued on uptown Into tho
busy Fifth avenue nnd Broadway. More
flags nro flying In New York today than for
years.
Swedish parliamentary Joint committee,
composed of six members from each house,
which considers war questions rb they arise,
will meet today to discuss tho Clcrman
blockade.
The Swedish Oovernment haB taken step
to request Germany to grant to Sweden the
same privileges nccorded the United States
and Holland for a weekly steamship to
England
The State Industrial Commission met to
consider Industrial problems created by the
blockade Passenger trafTIc across Sweden
has virtually come to a standstill.
of America's break In relntlons with Ger
many ramo llko n thunderbolt. The publlo
and ofllclaldom generally expressed aston
ishment at tho promptness with which
President Wilson took this step, but un
certainty whether America would co-opcr-ato
with the Allies In nctual warfare wns
general.
All newspapers comment on the step with
tho most enthusiastic approbation.
PHILIP SIMMS
would Immcdlatclybo ns depressing to tho
Germans as encouraging to tho Allies.
Americans In tho Canadian regiments
Wero busy handshaking and receiving
compliments. Thero was gaycty every
v here.
America's backing Is appreciated here
even though thus far that support Is onTy
moral.
The report quoting Count von Bernstorff.
German Ambassador In Washington, as
plaintively wondcilng how ho would get
homo was provoking of much mirth.
Shipbuilding Works nnd the nllled firms de
voted to shlnbulldlng.
Henry Ford,' peace advocate, today of
fered Secretary 'Daniels the use of 'his
nig automobile, factory at Detroit for Gov
ernment munitions work, and agreed to
operate- It without profit to himself.
tord told tho Secretary:
"I can without question and in the event
of a declaration of war placo our factory
aMho disposal of tho United States Govern
ment nnd will operate without' one cent of
profit. I will nlso contribute my own time
and work harder thnn ever before."
Pusey & Jones offered tho facilities of
their shipyard at Wilmington, .Del , to the
Government. '
EDGE PRAISES N. J. PRESS
FOR ITS STAND IN CRISIS
Governor Calls for Calmness Decries
Inflammation of Public
Opinion
TRKNTON, Feb. D, Governor Edge In
addressing tho New Jersey Press' Associa
tion, composed of Stnto editors, at Its nn
nual luncheon nt tho Trenton House today,
praised the patriotic spirit of tho New Jer
sey press In theso trying time. He said:
"I nm hnppy along with other Jerseymen
to seo'the patriotic btand of the New Jer
sey press. My hope is that tho press of
New Jersey shall calmly, coolly but firmly
back the 1'resldent of theso United States
and jet not unduly Inflame public opinion
by resorting to unnecessary sensationalism.
I know that this, will be tho course of tho
New Jersey press.
"I look to the editors with full confidence
that righteous, patriotic businesslike gov
ernment shall not fall for want of proper
support from tho, gr?at estato which plays
such nn Impoitant part in the molding of
publlo opinion."
Tho (Jovernor conducts two newspapers
at Atlantic City.
Wills Admitted to Probate
Wills probated today Included those of
Abraham Warshaw, 16 North Mllllck street,
which In private bequests disposes of prop
erty vnlued at $15,000; Catharine Gelssel,
3970 Ileno street, J662G; Mathilda II. A.
Heineman, 137 North Ninth street, J6B00,
and Elizabeth K. Ott, 1857 North Camac
street, 6000. Tho personal effects of the
estate of R. Klndig have been appraised at
J132.339.03; Henry Hermann. 13,355.25,
and Katharine Ruffing, $3320.60.
Skating Information
is skating today on Concourse
There
Lake.
' Walter G. Becker Himself
Last' Week at 1 0 1 8 Chestnut St.
Final Shirt Reduction
Heavy Broadcloth Silks, Imported Japanese Crepe oe 1 C
Silks, were $7.00 .". now JpO.iO
Tub Silks, Silkloth, Silk nnd Linen, ...
were $4.B0 and $5.00 now 3.65
Imported Zephyr Madras, best grades, j
.were $8.00 and $3.50 now 2.15
French Percales, Madras,
were $2.00 and $2.60 now 1,35
White P. Ki Evening Drepg, '
were $2.00 and $2.60 now 1,50
All qualities, including soft cuffs, stiff cuffs attached ftK
and detached, were $1.60 now- . ,yt
nn iii r- -"
CNE STORE
ONLY
1Q18 Chestnut
Tir" ivi -it) .. ...-.,
gi " " jf
FORCES IN JERS1
READY FOR ACT!
Governor and Adjutant O
eral Meet at Trenton to
jpimsn nans
CAMDEN ARMORY CLOSES
Completed plans for croteptlm w -J
eey'a armories, munition ni.- 'Z'm
storo houses, Important 11'..?!!!!!''
ana mo sinie Arsenal wern vno.i. . "
... .... . .ummi
at n conferenco nt the State House ivlifl
ton, between Governor Edge. ahiT!!!3
Genernl Ilarbcr and tho Mm,...
rhe,StnnteGUnrd UnlU SC,llterCd ,h-h"
leri of (
New Jersey's armed foreesth. m.... I
Guard and tho naval reservio. "V,
be called out at a moment's notice, accord
hib 10 uovernor iago, who appreciate iiH
State's exposed nosltlon nmi i.V '."
importance. a"-atg
After today's conferenco Governor Eil
Id! H1
said
jcTt
"Instructions were Issued hv i BSI
urday to nil orgnnlzatlon commanders
theguard to Immediately take me.,,.!9
to Insurn Hnfftv n n ...'". ""
- .-. .. .,,, ttiouiIUIR,
storti
nouses,
fl rmnflAo n .! L.I
to naval mllitln ofllcers regarding 'w2l
nnd stores. Provision for meeting .3
emergency thnt might nrlso requiring id
""'""'" mm iiieir cnntnnf .1 "
.- ...u ...... UViM ,iiauu.
"Theso nrrnngements
n,ilfl.c ht .!,.... !.,.. -... ..:- "'"M
Iinvn lian .. .,
LiiiI """uubiiij. una wnnout sucb
publicity ns would endnnger the succm.
rtt nlflnr A .Inn rnn.n... , . . uvw
7. : . " """ 'h'mi HUH Oeen fflVMk
tllfl tnrt flint l,no,MIII.. .,,. '
V . . ,""""" "" "un n matt
of future determination, and in tho absent
of orders from Wnshlneton nn ni- Jr
been taken by tho Stato National Quirt
whirl, wniilrl ,rtf K i ..-. wn
- """ " " uii;t accord wtfc
--. ......u...., uimuuv 111 existing clrcura.
uruers -to "shoot to kill" loiterers and
stragglers who attempt to escapo without
giving accounts of themselves were IssuM
today to plckots stationed nbout the Cam
den nrmorlcs of the Third New Jersey In'
fantry nnd Battery n, Third New Jeri
Field Artillery. The sentries have loadri
0 loadtJ
rincs nna nro supplied with
rounds of ammunition each.
twenty-twi
Reflecting thn nrennuHnn v.n. ..,.,- ..
movements of the New Jersey military an!
thorltles, all social functions scheduled to
bo held In the armory of the Third Ntw
Jersey Infantry, havo been' canceled ana
armed guards nnd special police have beta
detailed to safeguard Federal military
Tho decision to close thn nrmn, ....
aiders, announced today, was made aft.j
.. ...:!, ui umcreiiccs oeiween Adjutant
General Barber nnd Lleutennnt r-Ai-...
Daniel T. Mathers, acting in command ct
mo iiiuu iiuauiry, wnoso commander
Colonel Thomas D. I.nndon, Is 111. This ai
far ns the big building at Haddon avenue
and MIckle streets Is concerned, cancels the
big ball of the Jewish Ladles' Aid Society
tomorrow night, for which 8000 tlckeu
wwe soiu ; me ponce carnival, February
12 to 17, to which 20,000 tickets were sold,
and tho ball of tho Camden lodge of the
Tnu ueuars or Lebanon. 11
PRECAUTIONARY MOVE f I
,o tiw, nkvviuiiif, lu llll.lkUljr UlUCMIU.
Is a "precautionary measure," In view it
the fact that the tickets wer sold Indla
crlmlnatelv. In addition extra truarria w.m
placed about tho armory nnd the same Dr.'';
caution was taken at the armory of Bat
tcry B, Third New Jersoy Field Artlllerjj
Ninth street and Wright avenue, 'after Ad-3
Jutant General Barber conferred with Ctwl
tain Samuel D. Barnard, tho commandeul
senior artillery ofllccr of the Stnte. Tom
naval training ship Vixen, nt the foot M
Cooper street, Is closely guarded undeql
oraers irom uommanuer Jlonman, or UK
naval mllltla. ;j
These military preparations gave Canv
ueii u war-Juno uppcitrance ioaay. inq one
wltnouC a special pass was admitted to anj
of tno military buildings. Loitering, eveel
at the postofllce, was prevented.
In tho Camden division of the nan
forces there nre 225 men nnd twelve on
ccrs. Many of these taw service In the
Spanish war, as Is' nlso the case with the;
personnel of the Third Infantry. Conwl
manaer uortman siaieu mat 111s cmirt
(orce is reaay ior service on two noun
notice. He expressed the opinion that the
men would be detailed to one of the more
modern vessels of the navy, however, !
stead of being ordered out aboard the
Vixen, which is a converted yacit of Spar,'
IbIi war times. i
too t,atb ron rr.AfisinrATioN
nnATiis
WILSON Feb. 4. at Atlantlo City. N. Ii
HENRIETTA, widow of Solomon Wilson, acH
71). Relatives and friend Invited to funtru
services. 'lues , i p. m.. residence or son. A,
M Wilson. ST V. 1.1, Cledo nt. AtlAntln CMS.
N. J. Int. Mt. Hlnat Cem. Relatives aal
friends may meet funeral on arrival at ceroeter;
at 3 30 n m. .'.
i-E.it i i'jvuir.ii.Ai nis nom. I'noenwvuw.
Tn., Heconil Month Bth. C. SUMNlin. son of Ui
mie Kiijan , ana Hannah A. fennvpacwr. ,
used D4. Funeral on Flfth.day. Second Monti
8th. 2 p. m r.. Nutts road. I'hoenlxvllle. Pa-?
HARNES. Feb. 4. MINERVA A. BARNES,
services. Tues., 3 p. m., 13J8 H. Ruby st. Wl
Martvllle. N. Y. jr.M
HARRISON. feh. .1. CIIARI.KM I OAnRHl
SON husband of Jane 1. Garrison (nee Hhronl
shire. Aged 00. Relatives and friends, emplorml
Victor Tnlklnit Machine Co. Invited to funeralU
services. Tues.. H p. m.. 240 H. 33d st.. CamJrt
N. J. Int. Mt. I'leanant Cem.. Mltlvllle. N, JA
wen., i p. m. , ,
n
HEM' WANTED rKMAI.K
COOK, white, wages 6.n0i reference requlrta!
carrnre paid. .IJ1 rl. 4in St.
I.nAllNKFlK lllrla. 14 In
IS years
to lean
Rumpp '
trade! 1 to start. Apply
c. P.
Hon. r.tn ana merry st.
aim., for cooking- und downstairs work: wan
woman employed. Apply bom unew si.
Ti:i.i:rHONB orKltATOR. ISO per months. Call
University Hospital, 84th and Spruca sts f
Olltl.a. to puck rakes and work In icing room.' j
loc per nour. n nours worK. iveeoier-
lUkl ng Co.. 23H N. lil'J at. ,
HEM WANTED MA1YE
LEARNERS Boys,
14
to IB years,
to liar
tradei 14 to start.
Apply
a, Rumpp '
Son. Mh and Cherry sta,
ATTTO T.IVERY AND OARAOK
CADILLAC limousine, with chauffeur,
trthlrlJ
week or month. 3T2T 1'uiasKi.
Tioga B84J.JJ.1
4
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