* WILSON ORDERS U. 5. MARINES
LINERS ARMED. LAND IN SANTIAGO
Calls Extra Session of Congress
to Meet on April 16,
TO PROTECT MERCHANTMEN
Navy Yards, With Equipment Already
Assembled, Will Hasten Prepara-
tion Of Ships For
Sailing.
Washington. — President Wilson or-
dered the arming of American mer-
chant ships against Germany's ruthless
submarine warfare, and at the same
time issued a proclamation calling an
extra session of Congress to
April 16.
The President's decision was made
following the action of the Senate in
revising rules to permit prompt
action on important questions and the
submission of formal opinions by Sec-
retary Lansing and Attorney-General
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Jregory that he has the power to arm |
merchantmen without action by Con-
gress.
Mr. Wilson has the backing of the
entire Cabinet in taking the step.
Guns for arming merchantmen have
been assembled at navy yards along |
the Atlantic Coast and everything is
ready to carry out the policy an-
nounced by the President.
Action To Be Taken Without Delay.
Details of the Government's armed
neutrality plans for defending the
merchant marine were withheld to
avoid endangering Americans and
their ships by permitting the informa-
tion to reach Germany. The only
statement at the White House and the
Navy Department was that the Presi-
dent was determined fully to protect
American rights.
It was learned definitely that some
American merchant ships sailing for
the submarine zone will be armed by
the Government at once. Preliminary
arrangements have been completed
and it is expected that vessels will be
ready to sail in the near future.
The decision, coming at the end of
a period of tense waiting, was general-
ly hailed as the natural and unavoid-
able next step in the policy adopted
by the President when he broke off
diplomatic relations with Germany and
gave warning that the United States
could not tolerate attacks on Ameri-
can ships and citizens in violation of
international law.
Fraught with the grave
of war with Germany, the
taken by President Wilso
he was convinced that G
ally was proceeding with h
of ruthlessness, and had ma
to plot with Mexico and Japan against
the territorial integrity ‘of the United
“States.
President’s Proclamation.
The text the proclamation fol-
lows:
“Whereas public interests require
that the Congress of the United
States should be convened in extra
session at 2 o’clock noon on the six-
teenth day of April, 1917, to receive
such communications as may be made
by the Executive.
“Now, therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson,
President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim and de-
clare that an extraordinary occasion
requires the Congress of the United
States to convene in extra session at
the Capitol in the city of Washington
on the sixteenth day of April, 1917, at
12 o’clock noon, of which all persons
who shall at that time be entitled to
act as members thereof are hereby re-
quired to take notice.
“Given under my hand and the seal
of the United States of America, the
ninth day of March, in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
seventeen, and of the independence of
the United States, the one hundred
and forty-first.”
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All Sailings To Be Secret.
Washington.—Lacking legal author-
ity to establish general censorship, the
Administration appealed to the patriot:
ism of the country’s newspapers and
cable companies to suppress publica-
tion and transmission of information
gsbout the movements of American mer
chant craft, now to be armed against
German submarines.
Might Jeopardize Life.
“The best news that readers can
have,” Secretary Daniels said in a
formal statement to press repre-
sentatives, “is that the Government
will protect the rights of America tc
the freedom of the seas.
“The publication of details
serve no good purpose and
jeopardize human life.”
can
might
MINISTER ECKHART GOT NOTE.
Zimmermann Plot Missive Reached
Him, Declares Authority.
Washington.—It was stated on high
diplomatic authority that the Zimmer-
man note to German Minister Eckhart
in Mexico City reached its destination.
The informant asserted that two
methods were chosen by the German
Foreign Office for the transmission of
the note. One of these methods was
said to be the wireless telegraph, the
other the sea. It was believed that
one copy of the note was sent direct
te Mexico on board a German sub-
marine, the other message reaching
Mexico by wireless.
CHINA LIKELY TC ACT SOON.
Break With Germany Is Expected This
Week.
Peking. — Tuan Chi-jui, who re-
signed as Premier several days ago
and went to Tien-tsin, has returned
here and conferred with the -Cabinet
and the President. A compromise has
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Will Protect Americans and
Their Interests.
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'400 IN CHARGE OF CITY
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| Cane Fields Afire; People In Terror.
People Of San Luis, Expect.
Ing Rebel Attack Barri.
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cade Streets.
Santiago, Cuba, — Four hundred
| marines from American warships have
landed and taken charge in Santiago.
The people of San Luis are greatly
alarmed and have built barricades in
the streets, expecting an attack from
the rebels.
Munoz Called For Aid.
The men from the warships were
landed at the request of Garcia Munoz,
| Civil Governor of Santiago, who ap-
| pealed to the American Consul for aid
| when he ‘learned that Colonel Betan-
court, of the Menocal forces, was pre-
paring to attack the city. The Consul
communicated the request to Com-
mander Beltnap, of the United States
naval forces in the harbor here. The
landing of the men from the warships
goon followed. It is reported that the
Palma has been destroyed.
The Americans were landed from
the mine layer San Francisco, the
cruiser Olympia, the gunboat Petrel
and the gunboat Machias.
The people of Santiago have re-
gained confidence since the landing of
the Americans. There has been no
fighting here as a result of the arrival
of the American guards. Heavy fight-
ing is reported in the vicinity of Palma
Soriano. Many civilians are leaving
the city to join the Constitutionalist
army.
FIVE YEARS FOR GUARDSMAN.
Minnesota Militiaman Furnished Mili-
tary Information To Germany.
Minneapolis, Minn.—Officers of the
First Minnesota Infantry, returning to
Fort Snelling from the Mexican bor-
der, announced that Paul L. Scharfen-
berg, of St. Paul, a private of L. Com-
pany, First Minnesota Infantry, was
sentenced to five years imprisonment
at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Febru-
ary 5 by a court-martial at San
Antonio, Texas, for furnishing military
information to Germany.
A letter addressed to relatives in
Germany asserting that 10,000,000 Ger-
mans in this country were ready to
rise up against the government in the
event of war with Germany, was in-
tercepted by British authorities and
turned over to Washington officials,
according to statements by the offi-
cers. Scharfenberg is a native of Ger-
many.
Col. Erle D. Luce, commanding the
regiment, and Capt. P. L. McClay, Yegi-
mental adjutant, in confirming the
story of Scharfenberg’s activities, de-
clared that he had predicted in his
letter that President Wilson would
“soon be put out of the way,” and had
stated that ‘“‘the 100,000 troops on the
border would not stand up if put
against an efficient force.”
MASTER MIND IS SOUGHT BY U. S.
Sensational Arrest Expected To Be
Made—Code Messages.
New York.—As a Federal grand
"jury began to probe the activities here
of Dr. Chandra Chakiaberty amd Dr.
Ernest Sckunner, Federal Secret Serv-
ice agents throughout the country
were believed to be rapidly closing in
on the “master mind” who carried out
German plot orders from 76 Wilhelm-
strasse, Berlin Secret Service head-
quarters.
Revelations to Secret Service agents
here and in Washington indicate that
there is fast coming to light a plot
which stretched its mysterious tenta-
cles into Mexico, Cuba, the Philippines
and wrapped themselves around the
Panama Canal. Sensational disclosures
are expected soon when a new arrest
is made. The identity of the man now
under surveillance has not been dis-
closed, but his arrest is expected to be
a profoundly surprising disclosure.
U. S. ARMY GROWS RAPDILY.
About 5,000 Men Have Enlisted Since
German Break.
Washington.—With the shadow of
war hanging over the nation all army
enlistment records for peace times
were broken during February. Ap-
proximately 5,000 men signed up for
service. The actual figures to date
show 5,852, but figures are still com-
ing in from field camps and the re-en-
listments. The figures are especially
gratifying to the department. Prac-
tically all of the enlistments came
after the diplomatic break with Ger-
many, on February 3.
TROOPS FAST LEAVING BORDER.
Last Of Guardsmen To Depart On
March 25.
Washington.—The War Department |
announced that schedules of departure
have been so arranged that the last
National Guard organization will leave
the border March 25. General Persh-
ing finds it necessary to use chair cars
and day coaches, but is arranging for
the least possible discomfort.
{ AN AMPUTATED ARM RESTORED.
been reached =o that Parliament may |
decide whether China shall break rela-
tions with Germany and join the En- |
Sente. It is expected that there will
severance of relations between
2 ny this wee]
Amazing Operation On British Soldier
Said To Be Successful.
London.—A son of the Hon. J.
O’Grady, a member of Parliament, was
wounded several months ago in France
in such manner that his arm had to
be amputated. The surgeons cut off
the arm, removed the shattered bone
and then put the arm back again, set-
ting the bone and sewing the tendons.
The arm has now healed and is gain-
ing strength. The patient can use it
effectively.
THE MOUNT JOY BULLETIN, MOUNT JOY, PA.
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GLOTURE RULE ls
Way Opened for Possible Extra
Session of Congress.
THREE VOTE AGAINST RULE
Extra Session Now In Prospect—Be-
lief Grows That President
Will Call One Im-
mediately.
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Washington.—After more than 100 |
years under rules permitting debate |
limited only by the physical endurance |
of Senators and the provisions of the |
Constitution, the Senate by a vote of |
76 to 3 put power in the hands of two- |
thirds of its members in the future to |
limit discussion and to say when a |
vote shall be taken en a pending meas-
ure. Those voting in the negative
were Senators La Follette, Gronna and
Sherman. |
Old Statutes No Bar.
Both Secretary Lansing and Attor-
ney-General Gregory have advised
President Wilson that he has full au-
thority to arm merchant ships against
illegal attacks by German submarines.
It was to these two officers—the Gov-
ernment’s authorities, respectively, on
international questions and law—that
the President referred the contention
raised in the Senate that old statutes
enacted to authorize merchantmen to
resist pirates raised an insuperable
bar to the step he desired to take to
meet the submarine menace. They
have reported that the statutes have
no application to the present situation.
Senate’s Action Prompt. {
Action by the Senate came unexpect-
edly after six hours’ debate on the nw
rule, drafted by a bipartisan commit-
tee. Although both Democrats and
Republicans had approved the change
in caucus and Senator Martin, the ma-
jority floor leader, had given notice
that the Senate would be kept in con-
tinuous session until a vote was taken,
nearly everyone looked for a much
longer discussion. Senators Cummins,
Kenyon, Kirby, Lane, Norris, Stone
and Vardaman, who were against the
Armed Neutrality bill, voted for the
amendment.
Indorsement of the cloture rtile was
given by Senator Stone, of Missouri,
chairman of the Foreign Relations
Committee, who, however, expressed |
doubts as to its efficacy.
TOOTHPICK IN HIS STOMACH.
Man Swallowed It Nine Years Ago. |
Cut Out At Hospital.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.—Nine years ago
E, H. Barnhart, of Athens, swallowed |
a toothpick. Recently he was stricken
with stomach trouble and doctors |
found that small abscesses were form.
ing. Barnhart was told that only an |
operation could save him and he went
to the hospital at Towanda. The tooth-
pick was removed from his stomach
Barnhart’s condition has improved
and he will have a speedy recovery,
his doctors state.
CIGARETTES UNLAWFUL.
Kansas Senate Passes Drastic Bill.
Amendmént May Kill It.
Topeka, Kan.—The Kansas Senate
passed the House Anti-Cigarette Bill
with an amendment which prohibits
the sale, barter or use of cigarettes by
any one within the State. Friends of
‘the measure declare the amendment
will make the bill unconstitutional and
urge its removal before the measure
is taken up again in the House.
ZIMMERMANN NOTE APPROVED.
Reichstag Committee Finds Efforts To
Form Alliance Legitimate.
Berlin.—The expected criticism of
the Government’s ill-starred German-
Mexican project failed to materialize
in the Reichstag budget committee.
After an executive sitting of six hours
the committee unequivocally indorsed
the action of the Foreign Office by
unanimous vote.
American Doctors Stay.
Berlin (via London).—The Ameri-
can physicians’ expedition, under the
direction of Dr. Edward F. Nippert,
of Cincinnati, has returned to its base
at Deutsch Eylau, where it will con-
tinue its work under the direction of
the New York committee.
Guard U. 8. Buildings.
Pittsburgh.—The buildings of the
United States Bureau of Mines and
the Government Arsenal, have been
placed under guard both night and day. |
UICKLY ADOPTED
SHIPYARDS AGREE TD
Pledge to Avert Commandeering
of Planis.
PREFERENCE
GIVE NAVY
Navy Department Wants Material, |
Men and Labor In Speecd-
ing-Up Pro-
gram
Washington. — American shipbuild-
ers engaged on Government work en-
tered into an agreement with Secre-
tary Danials to accept new contracts
at a flat rate of 10 per cent. net profit
and pledged co-operation to the fullest
extent of their ability in rushing to |
completion the mnavy’s construction
program.
Virtually all of the larger private
plants in the country were represented
in the conference. The builders, who
have been netting from 20 to 30 per
cent. on merchant steamers, said they
were willing to turn to Government
contracts at 10 per cent. as a patriotic |
duty, and the Secretary on his part
agreed to protect them from undue
loss. As a result, for the present at
least, the Government will not consider
exercising the authority given by Con-
gress to commandeer plants,
The next step of the department will
be to call upon builders not engaged in
yovernment work to undertake such
tasks as they are equipped to carry
out. For the most part this will con- |
sist of building submarine chasers and
possibly some destroyers. An under- |
standing also will be sought to prevent |
i yards doing private work from draw-
ing men from those with navy con-
tracts.
Navy Needs To Come First.
‘When the problem of placing new |
ships in yards best fitted to do fast
work has been studied out, the ques-
tion of getting ways clear of merchant |
tonnage now under construction will |
be taken up. Wherever it is possible
such ships will be rushed to comple-
tion and delivered to their owners. No
new merchant ships will be laid down,
however, until the needs of the navy
have been satisfied.
In some instances it is expected that
because of shortage of skilled labor
and the demand for structural steel, |
merchant ships now on the ways]
would be completed only to the point
of launching and then held up while
navy vessels took their places.
YAGER TO “FELLOW-CITIZENS.”
Governor Of Porto Rico So Addresses
Islanders In Message.
San Juan, P. R.—Governor Yager, in
a special message to the Legislature, |
for the first time addressed the mem- |
bers as “fellow-citizens of the United
States.” He said:
“I welcome you into our great na-
tional family, with high hopes of you
in this new relation.”
The Governor urged legislation in-
creasing the pay of Government em-
ployes, extension of the educational
system, and that the new citizenship
and home rule laws be made operative.
ACCUSED OF PARENTS’ MURDER.
and Confidential
Son Secretary Of
Father Arrested.
Peoria, IllL.—William Becker, son |
and confidential secretary of John P.
Becker, Sr.,, who, with his wife, was
murdered in his home near Mason
City, Ill, in December, was arrested at
his home on a warrant charging first-
degree murder. Becker was taken to
the county jail at Pekin.
UNITED STATES DIPLOMAT DEAD.
G. W. Guthrie, Ambassador To Japan,
Was Appointed In 1913.
Washington.—George W. Guthrie, of |
Pittsburgh, American Ambassador
Tokio, is dead. Word of the Ambas-
sador’s death reached the’ State De-
partment from Tokio in a dispateh
from the Embassy.
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Land For National Forest.
Washington. — Purchase of 32,266
acres of land in the Southern Appgla-
chian and White mountains for inclu-
sion to the Eastern national forests
was authorized by the National Forest
Reservation Commission.
32,176 Letters Opened.
Berne (via Paris).—The Swiss Pos-
tal Department, in its report for 1516,
says that 32,176 registered letters were
opened or confiscated by the warring
Powers.
ACGEPT NAVY WORK
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| it is pointed out, to have the complete
| treatment
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| chantment
AUSTRIAN REPLY
Answer to American Note as to
Armed Trade Ships.
BREAK MAY BE DELAYED
Atcording To Her Declaration “Free.
dom Of the Seas” In War Time
“Applies Only To Necutral Ves-
sels, Not To Neutral Persons.
Washington.—Austria’s reply to the
American request for a clearer defini-
| tion of her attitude in the submarine
situation was stated officially here to
leave the door open for further nego-
| tiations, delaying, temporarily at least,
the break which has been regarded as
| inevitable since the severance of rela-
| tions between the United States and
| Germany.
Although in substance the long com-
munication holds and defends the un-
restricted warfare waged by Germany,
it is couched in most friendly terms
and points out that “Austrian sub-
marines solely are operating in the
Adriatic and the Mediterranean, and
therefore an encroachment on Ameri-
| can interests hardly is to be feared.”
There will be a reply to this note, and
unless an overt act precipitates the
rupture both sides apparently earnest-
ly desire to avoid, the United States
probably will not be inclined to force
the issue for the present.
Germany Forcing Austria.
The truth is that Germany is cred-
ited with trying to force Austria to a
step which that country does not wish
Germany naturally wishes,
moral support of her allies to the sub-
marine campaign and is using her
great influence with Austria to that
end.
This opinion is based not only on
dispatches from Ambassador Penfield,
at Vienna, but on the whole length and
spirit of the Austrian note.
Not Quite Clear.
Austria’s attempt in the communi-
cation to distinguish between the
which shall be accorded
neutral and enemy merchant shipping
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ing somewhat similar to Germany's ef-
LEAVES DOOR OPEN.
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fort to establish a “safety zone” for
American liners between New York |
and Falmouth.
Although the
tion declares that “there cbviously is
no reason to allow different principles
| for war on land and sea,” the position
Austrian communica- |
of the United States is that different |
principles actually do govern because |
of different conditions, and the United
States has contended and the various
belligerents have during the course of
the war, virtually admitted that during
hostilities international law cannot be
changed withcut the consent of all the
involved.
Not To Armed Ships.
Another portion of the communica- |
tion which undoubtedly
is tlsat having to do with defensively
Austria’s as- |
sertion that her previous assurances |
| did not apply to armed merchant ves- |
sels was received with some surprise.
The broad declaration that armed mer- |
“are to be regarded as
pirate vessels, which may be destroy-
ed” regarded as being especially sig-
nificant in view of the intentions of
the United States regarding armament
for its merchant shipping.
Notwithstanding the perplexity cre- |
ated in the minds of officials with a |
| portion of the Austrian argument the |
extreme reluctance felt here for a
break with Germany’s chief ally and
the fact that Austria also does not |
desire it, will assure the note a most |
friendly reading and every effort will |
be made to harmonize the relations of |
| the two governments if it can be done
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without surrender by either.
Effect Of a Break.
Officials here have felt throughout |
that a break with Austria would serve !
little purpose and do much harm.
America’s protest against Germany’s |
illegal submarine warfare is thought |
to have been fully enforced by a sev-
erence of Telations with that govern-
ment.
A break with Austria probably
would be followed by one with Bul-
garia and Turkey, jeopardizing Ameri-
can interests in those countries; would
lead to many diplomatic re-adjust-
ments because of the belligerents this
country represents in Austria and the
Austrian interests represented else-
where, and would endanger the million !
or more prisoners for whom this coun- |
try has been caring, as well as cut off !
| a line of communication from Berlin. f
500 Become U. S. Citizens.
Chicago.—Five hundred aliens took
out their first naturalization papers at
a session of the Superior Court Tues-
day night. This establishes a record
for naturalization at one session of |
court in Chicago.
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Suffrage Bill Signed.
Little Rock, Ark.—Governor Brough
signed the bill which allows women
to vote in all primary elections in the
State.
Bone Dry Bill Passes.
Lincoln, Neb.—A “bone dry” prohi- |
bition bill passed the lower House of |
the Nebraska legislature, 84 to 2.
Only Spanish Used. |
Panama.—President Valdez signed a
bill prohibiting any language except
Spanish to be used in the correspond- |
ence of banking institutions. The law |
carries a fine of $5,000 for non-com- |
pliance. {
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The dairymen of Colorado have i
found prohibition a great business |
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asset. Their business in Denver alone |
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has increased 42 per ceat. since the
State voted to abolish the liguor busi
ness, i
will not meet |
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BOTH PHONES AUTO HIRING
February Furniture Event
THE FINER GRADE OF FURNITURE AND FLOOR COVERINGS AT
Prices Lower Than the Commonplace Kind Sells at Elsewhere.
That is what this February Sale means to the people of Lancaster and
Lancaster County. We anticipated the high and still advancing market con-
ditions, and made our purchases many months ago, taxing the space of even
our enormous warehouses to the utmost.
It is no exaggeration to say that much of the Furniture and many of
the rugs offered in this sale could not be manufactured now for the price
which we sell them.
(A trip through our large store is like a glimpse through scores of pretty
homes—and you will be just as welcome whether you come ‘as a visitor
or as a purchaser,
Westernberger, Maley & Meyers
125 and 127 E. KING ST. LANCASTER, PA.
HORSE BLANKETS
MORE SEASONABLE THAN A GOOD, WARM HORSE
NOTHING IS
BLANKET FOR THE HORSE, AND A FINE, HEAVY ROBE FOR YOUR-
SELF. WE HAVE JUST WHAT YOU NEED AT THIS TIME OF THE
COME IN AND SEE.
YEAR.
Harness and Horse Clothing. Mt Joy, Pa.
GOOD FURNITURE
Is the only kind I sell—F'urniture that is Furniture
Picture Frames, Ladies’ Desks,
Extension and Other Tables,
fe Davenports, China Closets,
Kitchen Cabinets.
In Fact Anything in the Furniture
Line.
SEES Embalming
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F. HH. BEAKER
LUMBER & COAL
Both Phones
MOUNT JOY, PENNA.
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Also Siding, Flooring, Sash, Doors,
Blinds, Mouldings, Laths, etc.
Agent for Lehigh Portland Cement,
Roofing, Slate and Sheet Iron.
Estimates quickly and cheerfully
made on Building Material and al)
kinds of Concreting work,
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