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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
9
Cabinet members from key departments met at Secretary Lansing's office at the president's suggestion to implement Wilsons views in Congress on neutral violations. The long conference focused on data sharing and enforcement to crush disloyal activities amid the ongoing war era policy.
Telegraphed from Rome the Daily Mail reports Greece readies for two moves. It stresses military resistance if needed to armed compulsion by the entente powers and also resistance to a blockade.
Officials believe Emperor William will order the withdrawal of Capt. Karl Boy-Ed and Capt. Franz von Papen, with safe conduct unlikely before Saturday. Berlin’s foreign office is asked to explain the move to the emperor, while allied governments may accept parole rather than refuse resumption of war effort. Boy-Ed and von Papen reportedly sail next Tuesday on the Maer Nieuw Amsterdam, though no cabin accommodations have been requested.
Attorney General Gregory and top officials from Postoffice Treasury and Justice met for over an hour to discuss preventing neutrality violations. Inspectors and agents across departments will coordinate, with potential new laws and amendments to strengthen enforcement and ensure prompt action on suspicious activities.
Paris reports heavy German activity across Champagne and Artois. German forces recaptured 500 yards of French trenches on Hill 193 north of Souain and held ground east of Auborive, taking 120 prisoners and two machine guns. The French said German offensives in Artois were checked by heavy artillery and rain, while fighting with grenades continued near Bathincourt and Butte de Souain with artillery exchanges and gas reservoir destruction.
The United States issued a strong note to Austria-Hungary demanding adherence to wartime rules after the sinking of the Ancona. Officials cite conflicting accounts of whether a warning was given and whether passengers were warned before torpedoing. The State Department seeks clear replies on warning shots, time for passengers to escape, and the fate of American lives aboard the Naples to New York liner.
The Wolff Bureau quotes a Turkish report alleging British hospital ships transported troops and munitions at night. It cites Britain’s denials and warns the British government that continued abuse of the Red Cross may force central powers to adopt countermeasures in defiance of humanity and law.
Detroit auto and motor manufacturers call President Wilson's proposed tax a rank discrimination aimed at Michigan where 60 to 70 percent of the industry lies. B. B. Tobin, president of a manufacturing firm, says the tax will injure all, while George H. Barbour condemns the gasol ine tax as one of the worst sins for small car owners.
United Press dispatch from Saloniki reports a fierce Christmas battle near Strumnitza as Bulgarians attack Anglo French lines. French Zouaves halt three bayonet charges with steel, machine guns tear into Bulgarian troops, and frost and hunger add to the misery as red holly berries frame a grim front.
Special Cable to The Washington Post from London on December 8 describes German newspapers lamenting war’s moral erosion among youth. Cologne Gazette cites rising violent robberies and attempted murder in industrial districts, Magdeburg Zeitung notes immorality and luxury, Berliner Tageblatt laments nationwide laxity and immorality.
New York reports Anglo-French notes sold at a fresh low quotation of 9 for future delivery on the Stock Exchange, down 14 1 2 points from the underwriter price and 2 points from public offering. The $500 million loan banking syndicate expires December 15, and the security’s steady decline signals pre expiry adjustments.
Senator Townsend argues that autos and gasoline taxes would unjustly burden a great industry now bringing millions into the country. Several Congress members express opposition, noting farmers own cars and preferring inheritance or income tax increases for preparedness. Some Representatives defend taxation arguing broader tax coverage or wartime needs.
Berlin Red Cross Director Von Pfuel charges United States leans toward the allies in a letter to Chicagoan Henry P. Runkel. He cites German sympathizers in America sending money and gifts for relief, praising those who remember German blood and stressing gratitude for aid despite political currents.
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