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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
7
The report notes US measures to safeguard foreign civilians and ships amid German actions. It cites a German submarine sinking of the Peruvian vessel Lorton inside Spanish waters, and a Swedish rejection of severing diplomatic ties with Germany while defending neutral rights and naval policy.
The State Department announced that there will be no convoy for American ships if they sail for England, citing that the German submarine blockade is legal and any breach would invite hostilities. A formal statement is being prepared but not released publicly, with no shipper request for a convoy yet.
Fragmentary passage suggests debate over whether the United States would act as if the German blockade order had not been issued and whether preparations to convey or arm would be adopted. It mentions threats with Germany and President Wilson likely to lead to war, reflecting tense policy discussion.
Swiss Minister Ritter was instructed by the government to take over German diplomatic interests in the United States, including the German embassy and consulates in major cities such as New York Chicago and San Francisco. The move affects the German consul in Manila and the honorary German consuls in the United States. The plan places German diplomatic personnel under Swiss authority as tensions rise.
Washington, Feb 7. Senator Works Republican of California denounces the presidents policy in severing diplomatic relations with Germany. He argues the United States has not been neutral, warns against driving the nation to war for a false sense of courage, and criticizes actions that threaten peace and risk citizens aboard ships in the German danger zone.
Washington fevered debate over President Wilson's stance on Germany unfolds as Senator Stone reads dispatches supporting the break with Germany. Senator Lodge backs the president's prudent diplomatic action. Senator Vardeman opposes the move citing insufficient facts and warning of possible war. Other speakers urge unity and caution against partisan passion while stressing national interests.
A Washington hostess Mrs Ruf appears in a profile praising her work as a prominent hostess in the Day household. The piece notes her two children and duties amid political tension as Genator Norris, Senator Kirby and Senator Thomas comment on the war resolution and relations with Germany and neutral rights. Kirby opposes. Norris supports revolution in part. Thomas backs the resolution.
London Feb 7 2 30 p m Waller Hills Page the American ambassador has been notified that the sole survivor of the Belgian relief steam ship Lars Kruse sunk by a torpedo near the Belgian coast on Monday has landed in France. Pag telegraphed to Ambassador Sharp in Darin requesting contact with the survivor and a full account of the sinking be sent to the state department in Washington.
Lloyd's Shipping agency reports additional British vessels sunk, including the atgamer Vestra of 1431 tons and the Crown Province of 1138 tons, plus two fishing boats and two crew lost from Warfenfels. The Ferruccio, an Italian steamer of 2192 tons, is also listed as sunk.
London dispatch quotes a telegram from Amsterdam saying a wireless telegram has appeared in German papers stating that General Carranza wished to beat the German emperor from Querétaro.
King George in a wartime address opened parliament, outlining allied aims with the United States and pledging steadfast resolve to secure reparations and future guarantees. The scene featured military dress and an admiralty milieu, with a striking contrast to normal proceedings as peers in khaki and naval uniforms accompanied the royal procession.
A state department request asks the steamship Frederix VIII to transport Ambassador Bernstorf and his suite to Europe. Frederik VIII and Hellas Clay remain at Hoboken awaiting Copenhagen instructions. If allowed, the ship may stop at Halifax to be searched, avoiding Kirkwall, Scotland. Censorship on Honolulu cable eased. Daylight motor tanker found near Cape Sable and towed to Boston.
Amsterdam reports a dynamite factory near Schlebusch in Maestricht region exploded on January 27, killing about 200, mostly women, with another blast on a railway between Aix la Chapelle and Louvain causing more deaths or injuries. The United Daughters of Confederacy offered support to President Wilson.
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