Washington Prepares For Diplomatic Break With Austria-Hungary Now Certain HARRISBURG iSSgji TELEGRAPH QHif Star- Mirpenbrnt LXXXVI— No. 85 16 PAGES AUSTRIA CUTS ITS RELATIONS WITH AMERICA Charge of Austro-Hungarian Embassy Demands Passports; Germany's Ally Declares Diplomatic Cut Was Made Sunday; Spain Will Represent United States' Interests in Dual Monarchy For Duration of the War Washington, April 9.—Austria-Hungary, under pressure of Germany, has severed diplomatic relations with the United States. Baron Erick Zwiedinck, charge d'affaires of the Austro-Hun garian embassy here, called at the State Department to-day, and asked for passports for himself and the embassy staff. Almost at the same time a dispatch was received from American Minister Stovall at Berne, saying, the dual monarchy had broken off diplomatic relations with the United States in Vienna yesterday. It is presumed this was done by handing passports to American Charge Grew. American Ambassador Penfield, who had left Vienna on Saturday probably did not know of the government's action. By pre-arrangement Spain will take over the diplomatic and consular in-1 terests of the United States in Aus- j tria-Hungary. All Austrian consular; agents will depart from the United j States with the diplomatic mission as I was the case with Germany. Up to the time Charge Zwiedinek asked for his passports no similar ac tion' had been taken by Bulgaria and Turkey—Germany's two other allies, and their representatives here dis claimed having any knowledge of the intention of their governments. It is expected here they will follow by breaking diplomatic relations. To Declare War Austria's break with the United States undoubtedly is the prelude to a declaration of a state of war. Sixty two days elapsed between the break in relations between the United States and Germany and the formal declara tion of a state of war. How many days will elapse before Germany's chief ally enters a state of war with Ger many's newest enemy will be decided entirely by circumstances. The diplo matic history of civilization and the precedents of centuries show a state of war invariably follows a break in diplomatic relations between first-class powers. Quite aside from this, however, Aus tria lias subscribed even if only aca demically, to Germany's campaign of rutlilessness, although she has not car ried it out against American interests. Besides that, it is considered that it would be quite impossible to have abroad in the United States on a friendly status the diplomatic and con sular agents of Germany's ally. Conduct Offensive Anti-American propaganda con ducted by Austrian agents, under Ger man direction, has been no less of fensive and scarcely less effective than the German propaganda itself. A clean break between the United States and Austria was some time ago recognized as the logical development. It is quite possible however, that there may not be war-like operations between the forces of the two govern ments unless Germany carrying further her domination of the Vienna government should force it. Charge Grew at Vienna also will turn over to Spain, British and Jap anese interests which this country has looked after since the beginning of the war. Italian, French and Rumanian interests in Austria-Hungary previous ly looked after by the United States were ordered turned over to the Swiss minister. American ambassadors, ministers and consular officials in France, Great Britain, Russia, Serbia, Japan, Greece, Morocco and Egypt will stand ready to turn over Austrian interests which the United States has represented in those countries, since the beginning of the war to whatever nation the Aus trian foreign office shall indicate. Released of Charges The United States by the break in relations is released of the care of probably 2,000,000 war prisoners. In Russia alone it is estimated that 1,- 250,000 Austrian prisoners were under American protection with a consider able number in France jilso. In Aus tria the United States had cared for all the Italian and Rumanian prisoners. Other small groups are thought to bring the total well up to 2,000,000. About 200 native Americans are [Continued on Page 10] I THE WEATHER] For llnrrlsburg and vicinity l Fair, continued colli to-night, nltli lon est temperature nlimit 211 degrees; Tuesday fair, with rising tem perature. For I'.astern Pennsylvania i Fair to night and Tuesday 1 freezing tem perature to-night; rliilng; tem perature Tuesday. Klver The Susqachannu river anil all Its tributaries will fall slowly. A stage of about 7.11 feet Is Indicat ed for Harrisburg Tuesday morn ing. General Condition* Hie storm Hint was central in cr the Southwest. Saturday morning, has moved northeastward with In creasing strength and Is now cen tral off the Vlrglnln coast. It has caused general showers anil thun derstorms In the lust forty-eight hours In the South Atlantic and Fast Gulf States, and snow and rain in the Middle Mississippi and Ohio valleys and In the Middle Atlantic and .Southern New Fng land States. There has been a gcnernl fall of 4 to 10 degrees since Saturday morning from the Plains States eastward to the Atlantic coast. It Is warmer In the Ilocky Moun tains. I'emperatiiret H a. ni., 28. Sun: Hlses, a. m. Moon i Itises, 0i24 p. m. Hlver Stngei 7.9 feet above low water murk. Yesterday's Weather Highest temperature, 40. I. OH est temperature, 32. Mean temperature. HO. Normal temperature, 48. GERMANY LOOKS TO U. S. FOR AID AT WAR'S CLOSE Hopes For Loan and Industrial Co-operation With Com ing of Peace Amsterdam, via London, April 9. Three questions in regard to America's entrance into the war have been put to leading German manufacturers by the Rheinische Westfalische Gazette of Essen, an important industrial organ. The paper asks: First, whether unre stricted submarine warfare has been bought too dearly at the price of war with America; second, what will be the economic consequences; third, is it pos sible to make Germany economically independent of America? Councillor Dr. Beukenberg, of Dortmund, answere the first question in the negative. Dr. Beukenberg says: "Our early reluctance to use our sub marines was due to the most far reaching offense to America, with whom we were on friendly terms, and above all enjoyed important commer cial relations. America never tried to help us in our distress, caused by Eng land's starvation blockade. Our yield ' ing to America's demands was not } caused by fear of her military re sources but with a view to rebuilding I our foreign trade after the war. Believes Wilson lllnsed I "President Wilson's biased judgment of the German peace proposals showed that America does not want German victory and prefers to aid British arms in the dismemberment of Germany and Austria-Hungary. We were thus com pelled to resume unrestricted subma rine warfare in order to force a vic ' torious conclusion to the war. Consid i eration ot future developments of our ■ trade must wait while danger exists of our losing the fruits of victory." In regard to the second question, Dr. Beukenberg, after pointing out in de tail that American exports to Germany, were two and a half times bigger than German exports to America, says after the war America will not want to cut off her German customer. It would harm us grievously if America were to refuse to us later a large loan to help us over our difficulties. After calling attention to the huge increase in America's financial strength Dr. Beukenberg says, in answer to the third question: Need V. S. Products "Germany cannot become wholly in dependent. In the case of cotton, for | instance, under the most favorable cir ! cumstances it would take decades to meet our needs from our colonies or Asia Minor. To a certain extent we can be independent if we live sparingly and use all our available substitutes, but a large part of German Imports are raw materials which are exported as manufactured goods. Thus increases [ in the difficulties of importing would | lilt us badly. This, however, applies equally to the United State's. Ameri cans do not grow cotton for nothing ■ and they will welcome their old cus- I tomer back again. j "After all, the submarine war spells | victory, and if we are to dictate peace, i adequate guarantees may be negotiat- I ed. Now that America is an open cn ! fray we no longer have our hands tied and there is no longer the fear that we might have to make an undignified peace through exhaustion. The slogan is now victory or death with honor." Not Hamburger Any More Harrisburgers Instead Williamsport, Pa., April 9.—As an evidence of his patriotism T. O. Lapp, a Newberry restaurant proprietor, has erected a sign that hereafter In his eating house "Hamburger" sandwiches will be known as "Harrisburgers." SEIZE STEAMER By Associated Press Newport News, Va., April 9.—The Austrian steamer Budapest, tied up here since shortly after the outbreak of the European war, was seized about 12.30 to-day by Federal officials following receipt of advices that Aus tria-Hungary had severed diplomatic relations with the United States. HARRISBURG, PA., MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 9, 1917. EASTER IN CAMP OF SOLDIERS GUARDING ROCKVILLE BRIDGE # ;• ■' : -3' ■urifensi ' ** <*BBS^WWWlßßKßi^Bß&Ml!Sifcie&]'nther camp routine. This morning the troops were forced to break ice to get water. Several are in the Harrisburg hospital threatened with pneumonia. CULTIVATION OF VACANT LOTS IS WIDELY URGED Agricultural Committee of Chamber of Commerce Seek ing Names of Owners The Agricultural Committee of the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce, of which Donald AlcCormick is chairman, is interesting itself to see if the cultivation of vacant lots in the city of Harrisburg can not be stimu lated during the coming season. An effort is going to be made to [Continued on Page 9] COTTON JUMPS UPWARD By Associated Press New York, April 9. One of the most sensational advances in the cot ton trade occurred at the market's opening to-day. Many contracts sold up to $5.55 and July $7.80 a bale above Thursday's closing prices. HARDSCRABBLE CASES MAY BE SETTLED SOON City Solicitor Fox May Ask Special Session of Court to Try Appeals City Solicitor John E. Fox may ask : the Dauphin county court to set a | date, probably for early in the fall, for a special session to hear all evi dence in the appeals of property own ers in the Hardscrabble district, who claim the awards in the viewers' re port are insufficient. Application was made to the court this morning to have isues awarded in all the appealed cases, which total more than twenty, so that they can be tried before a jury. This was opposed by attorneys for the property holders, who contended the city had filed no bond as required by law, with the re sult that their clients had no pro tection against further damages which might accrue. City Solicitor Fox, while he admit ted the law makes it mandatory on municipalities to lile a bond, declared no time is set and that this can easily be done just before taking over the 1 properties. Safest Way For City He consented, however, to meet this requirement, after President Judge George Kunkel advised from the bench that the safest way for the city to proceed, would be to adhere strictly to the law. Senator E. E. Beidleman, represent ing some of the appellants, agreed at once to accept the city's own bond ana not put an added expense on the muni cipality by requiring security through an outside bonding company. Later other counsel agreed, to this also. City Solicitor Fox will make arrange ments at once, he said, to determine the amount of the bond, file it, and then ask the court to award the issues. Solicitor Fox in speaking of a prob able request for a special hearing of the cases, declared he was anxious to have tho claims settled so that the city could proceed. By having the cases set down for trial in regular or der they might not be reached for [years, he pointed out BRITISH GAIN IN OPENING OF NEW OFFENSIVE DRIVE Penetrate Into Strong German Lines on Ten-Mile Front By Associated I'rcss ♦sondon, April 9. British troops to-day penetrated the German, lines i all along a wide front from Arras to Lens, the war office announces. The statement says that in the di rection of Cambral the British have stormed the villages of Hermies and [Continued on Page 9] LAND FOR LABOR CLASSES By Associated I'rcss Petrograd, April 8, via London, April 9. A congress of the constitu tional demorcats has declared in favor of the principle that the land ought to be handed over to the working classes. RICHARD OLNEY, EX-SECRETARY OF STATE, IS DEAD Won Fame by His Handling of Wrangle With England By Associated Press Boston, April 9. Richard Olney, Secretary of State under President Grover Cleveland, died at his home here last night. Mr. Olney, who was 82 years old, has been ill several weeks, although it was [Continued on Page 10] City Notifies State That It Is Carrying Workman's Insurance By Associated Press City insurance problems are ended so far as the city is concerned. City Solicitor Fox said to-day. "The State has been notified tliat after April 1, Harrisburg will carry its own insurance risk, and that for the three months prior to that time the United States Fidelity and Guar anty Company is to receive SI,OOO for carrying the insurance. "There has been no actual contract witli either the State Insurance Fund or the stock company which was flrlal ly approved, and neither can present bills for that reason." House Asked to Convey Its Greetings to the Entente By Associated Press Washington, April 9. The House was asked, in a resolution introduced to-day by Repreesntative Medill Mc- Cormlck, of Illinois, to convey to the legislative chambers of the entente na tions its greetings and "the hope that peace shal,l witness the restoration of Belgium and Serbia and the establish ment of a united and self-governing Ireland and Poland." The preamble to the resolution re cites the fact that the Unttfcd States is now at war with Germany and de clares that tho other great powers at war with Germany "have voicod their purpose to secure the rights of tho small peoples, no less than of the great' j GROSS REQUESTS ASH COMPLAINTS AS LAST RESORT Will Re Used in Penalizing Reduction Co., Commis sioner Says Each resident of thla,v Take Over Collections If this last resort does not prove effective, Commissioner Gross said, the city will end t he entire question [Continued on Page 10] FEARED CROPS ARE DAMAGED BY SEVERE COLD j Relieved Peaches Affected; Colder Weather Predicted Tonight Just when the Easter parade was at its height old man Boreas played his last card, it is hoped, by showering Harrisburg with a snowstorm that drove the Easter paraders from the streets in short order. The morning weather however, did not prevent Harrisburg from turning out en masse in a regular Atlantic i City parade. Front street as usuaJ : was crowded during the morning and early afternoon. When the snowflakes [Continued on Page 10] Council Meeting This Afternoon to Discuss Naming Commissioner City Council met informally this afternoon at 3 o'clock to take up the question of naming a successor to fill the unexpired term of the late Com missioner Harry F. Bowman. The meeting was held at the office of City Solicitor Fox, in the Kunkel building, and as it was not a staled or a special session, was not open lo the public. it is. understood that Commis sioners Lynch, Gross and Gorgas will probably discuss all the candidates who have been talked of as possible successors. ;.l Ash troubles, insurance and othetf questions pending in council will bet' taken up also. Minimum Wage Law For Women Upheld by Court By Associated I'rcss Washington, April 9. Oregon's I law Axing minimum wages for women, ! the ttrst compulsory minimum wage statute ever before the Supreme Court, was to-day upheld as constitutional by an equally divided court. Bimilar compulsory laws of Washington, Col orado, Wisconsin. California, Utah, Minnesota and Ohio were likewise sus tains Single Copy, 2 Cents HOME EDITION MAYSELECT COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT WAR Congress Studies Plan Whereby Body of Twelve Would Confer With President and Executive Heads of De partments; Widest Powers of Investigation Given; Democrats to Have Majority of Two; Is Republican Plan jt Washington, April 9. A decision to introduce the $5,000,000,000 bond issue measure on Thursday in the House was reached to-day by Secretary McAdoo and Representa tive Rainey, of Illinois, ranking Democratic member of the Ways and Means Committee. The rank of brigadier general in the regular army of the United States is abolished by a provision of the army appropriation bill taken up to-day by the Senate. All gen eral officers after its enactment would have no less ran': than that of major general. Washington, April 9.—A joint resolution for a Congressional "joint committee on the conduct of the war" was introduced sim ultaneously to-day by Senator Weeks, of Massachusetts, and Repre sentative Madden, of Illinois, both Republicans. The committee would be composed of six members of the Sen ate, including four Democrats and two Republicans, six from the House, evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats The resolution provides that the committee shall bo knowr as the .loint committee on the conduct of the war and "shall sit during the sessions or recesses of Congress, shall make a special duty of the problems arising out of the war, shall confer and ad vise with the President of the United States and the heads of the various 1,000,000 PROPOSED FOR BELGIUM • J Washington, April 9.—Stnatoi Sterling, of South Da j 11 to-day to appropriate * relief Belgians made dependent by the. war, to be j I M/fYOR MEALS IN FINE SPIRITS Harrisburg^—Mayor Meals, who yesterday was in a ser- .1 icus condition, was to-day j>o far improved as to be . blc t be out of the hospital in a wheel chair, bundled ut igainst i the ccld, but in fine spirits. "I'm feeling fine," he told Com ' missioner Lynch and others who called on him. "5 am go- B ing to get well and fool the doctors. I have a lot of thing r to do few years and intend to be a very citizens during the remainder of my o cial term " £ TENT IN MAJESTIC THEATER sburg.—Captain Han-all, recruiting o ter here; K will have a tent erected in the lobby of the Majestic theater & where recruitting will be actively carried on J M. Stine procured the tent from the arsen;;! to day and it 1 N. i .J.V mornlfig. j AGED WOMAN BEATEN AND ROBBED Harrisburg,—Report has been made to the Harri " police department of the assault ana robbery of Mrs. Moycr, of New Market, late Saturday night. Mrs. Mo e . \ 1 who is 70 years old, was alone when a stranger broli | I the door, assaulted and beat her and fled with S4OO, hi i ings of years. ASSISTANT POSTMASTER ARRESTED | Harrisburg.—Assistant Postmaster Edward A. Attick.-, of Steelton, has been arrested on a warrant sworn out by the federal authorities charging'him with embezzlement. Th-- K hearing will be held before United Stats Commissioner:* M Leßoy J. Wolf, to-morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. 30 YEARS FOR DESTROYING MUNITIONS 2 Washington, April 9.—The administration bill impos- ■ ing a penalty of thirty years impnsonment on any person ■ t who destroys an ywar material in the United States in time C of war passed by the Senate to-day in five minutes without. ■ debate. M MARRIAGE LICENSES ] Harry Selbert Howe, llnrrlxliurK, nml Sarjili Kllialiclh Uaranrb, Har- 1 bronek Helichtii, Hi, J. Howard l.elnnil MrDonrll, I.lttlenlon n, anil Florfiicf Knimn Klnnk, Hanover. t) I Albert Kitifrrald Sonrbrrr anil Charlotte Hull, Albright, llarrlahurit. 1 Frank Kuhti anil Pauline Marie I'nlM, Kiibiiul. J I'aul Haaa Walker and Corn Hell Ho,very, tlnrrlnbnrg. 1 I Harry B. Bnncbmojer and lllanehe K. Noll. >llddle