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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
5
London reports European neutrals hesitate to sever ties with Germany as the United States urges all to break diplomatic relations. Spain undecided though not expected to rupture. Switzerland to reply cautiously. Dutch premier cites wartime focus and limited info. Baltic frontiers seen as riskier for neutrals. Reuter notes Petrograd stock exchange reopening.
A compilation reports 45 vessels destroyed in the war zone since February 1 totaling 86,304 tons. The tally updates from 41,877 tons to a grand total for vessels and tonnage since February 1, outlining the effects of the new blockade order in effect from that date.
Stockholm Feb 6. The riksdag approved a bill to expand state insurance powers for ships including foreign vessels. The commission may insure full vessel value and cargo with no max premium, remove previous caps, and issue accident policies for masters and seamen. Shipping companies await further developments.
Amsterdam dispatch says Count von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States received the iron cross with white ribbon from the German emperor. The decoration honors civilians for services in time of war per German headquarters report.
Madrid February 5 The Spanish government has prepared a reply to Washington inviting neutrals to join the U S policy on German sea measures. It will be shown to minority leaders and then the cabinet before possible public release tomorrow. London reports Spain’s note to the central powers will be delivered today and published in Madrid tomorrow.
Beauy Ford in Washington to aid the President in preparing for war offered to build 1000 submarines daily at his Detroit plant. He stressed patriotism over profit and said he could also produce 3000 motors daily. He defined himself as a pacifist who becomes a strong fighter when pressed.
Civilians at Newport ordered to report for military duty in Boston. About 40 fleet reserve men from the torpedo station will be called, joining others not serving in government work. The order was received today at Newport, R. I. on February 6.
The House pushed the annual naval bill toward completion with $15 million in extra appropriations, including over $5 million for merchant vessel ammunition and nearly $2 million for antiaircraft guns. An army measure totaled $247 million with equipment grants for aviation, reserve corps stores, and automatic machine guns. Senate action approved fortifications provisions limiting purchase prices, as lawmakers consider broader anti conspiracy and espionage legislation.
Former President Taft urged abandoning Washington Jefferson isolation in a League to Enforce Peace dinner address in Philadelphia. He warned a rockibg chair neutrality risks futire war and called for a strong international league to enforce peace and deter future conflicts. Lord Aberdeen praised U S action against Germany and Britsh receptivity to the move while cautioning against rushing further steps. In London Chamberlain outlined a national service plan to supply labor for war effort, including forced drafts if needed, with women mobilized and wages set, underscoring the urgency of organizing civilization to meet barbarism.
United States and Japan report a perfect understanding on the new immigration law with no discrimination against Japanese and no exclusion by U S action. The Root Takahira agreement remains in effect as Japanese have passports denied by their government, not by the United States. No protest from Japan on the final form.
New York Feb 6 crews crippled four smaller German mercantile vessels tied up at Hoboken and 185th street in Manhattan. Piston heads cracked and steam gear damaged on two ships, other two engines damaged. Vaterland and Pennsylvania spared. Honolulu Hawaii Feb 6 nine German merchant vessels halted engines and boilers, crews of Pommern and Prinz Waldermar taken into custody, other seven detained at immigration. Authority requested removal to Pearl Harbor naval base, referred to Washington.
London informs German embassy two attaches at the consulate will not receive safe conduct. Johanes Martin and Baron A Fehr von Grisewald cannot return to Germany with embassy staff. In San Francisco German acting consul general says Seattle staff denied safe conduct due to post arrival as residents. Mardi Gras excursion fares advertised for New Orleans Pensacola Mobile by Southern Railway.
Republican senators in conference endorsed the Poindexter bill to appropriate 4 million dollars for immediate construction of 20 fleet and 80 coast defense submarines. The conference, held yesterday, decided to back the measure as a necessary national defense step with minimal discussion. Revenue legislation was briefly considered, with plans to avoid a substitute bill in the time remaining.
The House added large increases to military spending, boosting antiaircraft gun funds to 3.8 million, merchant auxiliary ammunition to 7.3 million, and creating a 1.25 million line item for naval ship machine guns. Other boosts cover ordnance, batteries for merchant auxiliaries, and naval ammunition. Immediate use of 3 million for machine guns is authorized, with additional armored cars, anti aircraft guns for the army, and civilian training camp armament funds included.
Baltimore reports a subsurface wall of explosives built far down the Patapsco River approached by harbor. Fort Howard's Col. Oscar I Straub confirms the mines were laid for experimental purposes and that garrisons at Forts Howard Armistead and Smallwood have been doubled. Coast artillery prepared for any contingency.
News reports from Sandy Hook proving grounds describe high wind carrying vibrations that produced warlike tremors along the New Jersey coast. Dishey were set rattling and a water leader was knocked off a cottage at Sea Bright as projectiles were seen ripchetting offshore near Highlands New Jersey.
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