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FATHERLAND PREPARES TO GO THE LIMIT WITH MEXICO

Zimmermann, at First Thought German-Ameri- . cans Would Keep Country Out of War With Germany.

TAUNTS ACKER MAN

BY CARL W. ACKERMAN (Copyright, 1917, The Tribune Association.) (Registered in accordance with the Copyright Act, Canada, 1917. The Tribune Association.) Germany Is ready to fight the United States not In Europe, but in America. When war comes Germany counts upon the support of Mexico. Germany expects the aid of Germans and certain

German-born Americans here In .carry

Ing out plans for the destruction of

American property. Germany believes disloyal Americans and pacifists will succeed in creating so much discontent

with war that the United States Gov.

eminent will be seriously hampered In Its war plans. A "divided Amer-

Kaiser Suffers Great Mental Remorse and Fears Smouldering Hate of People

. (By Associated Press) PARIS, March 24. The abdication of the German emperor is forecast by the former German magistrate who wrote the celebrated book "J'Accuie, in an Interview published in Oeuvre. He says: "The Kaiser Is obsessed by the thought that he Is responsible for the war, a thought which burdens his whole existence. He feels that he la menaced by three enemies at home, without counting, those, abroad: First is the crown prince, the real author of the war; second is the Junker Pans-Germanist You cannot imagine the smouldering hatred of the emperor for those whom he believes to be the maniacs who are driving him into an abyss, third, are the people; not the socialist people's party, but the people who are starving and who he feels are growing in number and rising little by little against those who organized the war."

EVEN STRONG VON HINDENBURG LINE MAY FALL BEFORE FRENCH DRIVE

(By Associated Press) PARIS. March 24. The allies continue to forge ahead on the center and extreme right and made substantial progress yesterday in the direction of St. Quentln and La Fere in the teeth of German determined resistance. Notwithstanding the efforts of the Germans to destroy the roads as they retired the allies have managed to bring up a good force of all but their heaviest artillery and the guns are again busy after a long rest. The pressure of the French from St. Quentln to the Alse is so powerful that it begins to seem doubtful, in the opinion of the French military critics, as to whether the Germans will be able to hold on to the so-called Hindenburg line. The Invaders have opened the

sluices at La Fere, apparently feeling

that their chances of holding the town

are not good now, that the French have got a footing on the high ground in the Jussy region, northeast of Tergnler. If General Nivelle is able to establish himself in this position his guns will command La Fere.

tea" is Germany's hope, James W. Gerard, now "ambassador unattached," warned upon his arrival In New York that the United States was on the verge of war. And Gerard knows, because the former ambassador has followed Germany's intrigues and preparations for war ever since the sinking of the LuBitanla. Urges Germany to Prepare. Dr. Alfred Zimmermann, German Imperial Secretary of State, has been urging Germany to prepare for war ever since he succeeded In forcing von 'Jagow to resign because von Jagow favored peace, and, above all, peace with America, even at the price of submarine war. When Henry Morgenthou, former American Ambassador to Turkey, passed through Berlin en route to the United States he conferred with Zimmermann, who was then Under Secretary of State. During the course of one of their conversations Zimmermann said the United States would never go to war with Germany, "because the German-Americans would revolt." That was one of Zimmermann's hobbies. Zimmermann told other American officials and foreign correspondents that President Wilson would not be able to bring the United States to the brink of war, because

the "German-Americans were too

powerful." But Zimmermann was not making these statements upon his own authority. He was being kept minutely advised about conditions here through the Germany spy system and by German-American envoys, who, like Walter Nlebuhr. of Lincoln, 111., came to Berlin to report, on progress the German-Americans were making here In politics and in Congress. Zimmerman was so "dead sure" he was right in expecting a large portion of Americans to be disloyal that one time during a conversation with Ambassador Gerard he said that he believed Wilson was only bluffing in his submarine notes. When Zimmermann was Under Secretary of State I used to see him very often. His conversation would contain questions like these:' Why poesn't President Act. "Well, how Is your English President? Why doesn't your President do something against England?" Zimmermann was always in close touch with the work of Captains von Papen and Boy-Ed when they were in

this country. He was one of the chief supports of the little group of Intriguers In Berlin who directed German propoganda here. Zimmermann was the man who kept Baron Mumm von 3chwarzenstein, former ambassador to Tokio. in the Foreign Office in Berlin as chief of foreign propaganda and Intrigue in America and China. Mumm had been here as minister extraordinary several years ago and knew how

Germany's methods could be used to the best purpose, namely, to divide American sentiment. Then, when Zimmermann succeeded Jagow he ousted Mumm because Mumm had become unpopular with higher government authorities. . One day In Berlin,-just before the recall of the former German military and naval attaches In Washington, I asked Zimmermann whether Germany fContinued On Page Ten. i

RUSSIAN LINE RETIRES AGAIN

(By Associated Press) PETROGRAD, March 24. Under pressure of German attacks against the Russian 1 positions between the rivers Slleha and Cheanich on the Roumanian front says the official statement issued today by the Russian war department, the Russian troops withdrew to the next line of defense about two-thirds of a mile to tho eastward.

EARLHAM DEBATERS WIN FROM ALBION

Earlham college debaters last night proved to the satisfaction of judges that "The United States Should Subsidize Its Merchant Marine," thereby winning a debate from Albion college men. Two of the judges favored Earlham and 'one favored Albin. The judges were Professor Matthew Hammond, of Ohio State University; W. A. Hough, of Greenfield, Ind., president of the state bar association, and Howard Ellis, state superintendent of instruction. Ralph Nicholson, Donald Snyder and Gilbert Shambaugh represented Earlham. Earlham now has won five debates from and lost four to the Michigan college.

Eight Women To Join Navy (By Associated Press) PITTSBURGH, Pa., March 24. Eight women have presented themselves for enlistment at the Pittsburgh Naval recruiting station during the past 24 hours. During the same period of time no men have made application for enlistment. Twelve women have made application to become "yeomen" In the United States navy in the last two days.

NEWALBANY DEATH TOLL REACHES 43 EARLY TODAY

Mayor Orders Looters in Cyclone-Twisted District Shot

Upon Sight by State Guard.

Nation May Restrict Travel of Germans And Make Register

BIG STEEL PLANTS DETAIL RESOURCES

(By Associated Press) PITTSBURGH, Pa., March 24. Manufacturing concerns of Pittsburgh have sent representatives to Washington for a conference today with William C. Redfield, secretary of commerce. At the conference it is understood the ability of plants in the Pittsburgh dis

trict to furnish war materials for the!

government will be detailed. Practically all of the steel plants, tin plate mills, munition factories and allied industries here will be represented at

the conference.

DEBRIS IS SEARCHED

BULLETIN (By Associated Press) NEW ALBANY. March 24. Revised official list of the victims of the storm which swept over New Albany yesterday showed the' number of dead to be thirty-one and placed the Injured at approximately 100. , Of the injured ten or more are expected to die, while It Is thought that a number of bodies still lie buried under the debris of wrecked buildings.

New Albany, Ind., March 24 Early j today the number of those known to j have lost their lives in the storm which late yesterday swept over New Albany wrecking scores of residences I and other buildings had reached fortyj three, according to unofficial records, j and this number was expected to be i increased by further search of the dej bris of the ruined structure. Approxii mately two hundred persons are

known to have been injured. State troops from Indianapolis arrived here at 2:30 o'clock to take charge of the situation. Darkness Hampers Search ' Darkness hampered the search during the night, all the electric wires in the devastated sections of the city being down and the work of rescue proceeded slowly. This morning, the work of clearing away the wreckage of several buildings in fc-hlch a numberjof persons are thought to bav.e been caught "liadnot been completed. XDne of these was a school. Several children in the building when the storm struck are thought to have escaped, the bodies of others have been recovered, and possibly as many as twenty others are thought to be still buried under the ruins. Every precaution was taken by the city authorities to prevent looting, and Mayor Robert W. Morris ordered that vandals be shot on sight. Policemen and firemen from Louisville, just Continued On Page Twelve.

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 24. The United States has formally refused Germany's request to modernize and extend the old Prussian-American treaty of 1799 and 1828. The state department has replied through Dr. Paul Ritter, Swiss minister here In charge of German interests refusing to accept the protocal sent through him to this government on Feb. 10. The reply states that the United States, considering the treaties in force in their original form is entirely unwilling to accept Germany's interpretation of them as provided in the protocal which extended the exemption from ceizure of merchants and their effects, In case of war between the two coi'ntries, and to a general exemption including enemy ships in port at the outbreak of war. Would Be Free of Internment Moreover, all enemy nationals would be free from internment and able to go about their business without the slightest hinderance during the wholt course of the world's war and not In the restricted way mentioned in the original treaty. The question left unanswered by the negotiations in the status of the million and 'a quarter German citizens

In this country. While the United States has refused to agree to the blanket exemption sought In the German protogal, it nevertheless will follow the spirit of the old treaties and not interfer with Germans here who comply with the law. The government will undoubtedly in case of war, cause Germans to register and possibly restrict their travel without special permit to certain limits.

GERMAN REAR FIGHTS ADVANCE OF PURSUERS

(By Associated Press) BERLIN, March 24. British and French advancing forces and German rear guards are battling daily on both sides of the rivers Somme and Oise In northern France, says the official statement issued today by German army headquarters staff. In these engagements the announcement adds,

the entente forces have suffered heavy

Everybody Has New Remedies For Hiccoughs

losses;

IMPORTS PROHIBITED

(By Associated Press) PARIS, March 24. By authority of the cabinet the minister of commerce today issued a decree prohibiting all imports whatsoever except such as may be authorized by the government under application.

NEWCASTLE RELIEF FUND NOW $892

START DETOUR ROAD THROUGH TOWNSHIP

The first mile of the National road west of the Wayne township line in Center township was closed to traffic today. Contractor Kirkpatrick will at this time start work proper on the extensive National road improvements through Jackson and Center township. The contractor expects to have the 2.85 miles east of Centerville finished by June 1. In about three weeks, he will start another crew at work in Jackson

j township near Dublin.

The detour routes are at the north of the National highway.

Two contributions to the Palladium Help Newcastle tund today brougnt the total to $892.29. Following are the figures: Previously acknowledged $857.29

F. S. Bates . 25.00 !

Netf .& Nusbaum 10.00

MAKE ATTEMPTS TO REACH GUNS

Total $892.29

(By Associated Press) PORTLAND, Maine, March 24. Two attempts within a week to approach the big guns mounted at Fort Williams on Cape Elizabeth caused extra

ordinary precautions last night by the . . l T," ..... n J '

and searchlights criss-crossed the country outside the fortifications.

Remmert Applies For Citizenship; Finds He is Subject of Kaiser

Application for naturalization as an American citizen has been filed by Frank Remmert, an officer of the Richmond police department, it was learned today. A story of peculiar interest is involved with this court proceeding, a story of a man who had always regarded himself to be an American citizen until a few weeks ago when he learned, by chance, that, through a technicality, he was a German subject. Remmert promptly arranged with an attorney to have an application for naturalization filed for Mm as soon as he discovered his nationality. Remmert Born in Germany. Remmert. it appears, was born In Germany. When he was two months

old his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Remmert, 450 South Fourteenth street, came to the United States. . It was not until young Remmert was 23 years of age that his father became a naturalized American citizen. Had Remmert's father taken out American citizenship papers before

Frank reached the age of 21 the 6on

Remmert petitioned for naturalization and the board, regarding the officer as a sincere American although technically not a citizen, decided to take no action against Remmet, realizing that he would soon qualify himself as a citizen. Under the state law it is unnecessary for a police officer to be an American citizen. Chief Goodwin states that Remmert has made a good record as a police officer and that he believes the board

is justified in its action In permitting

him to continue in active service until

he qualifies as a citizen.

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 24. Three hundred and fifty remedies were suggested for the case of James P. McCabe, former chief clerk of the board of city magistrates, who nearly died of hiccoughs. Suggestions were mailed and telegraphed from all parts of the country. One man paid $2.50 for telegraph tolls on an elaborate description of a method by which Mr. McCabe was to be frightened out of his attack. McCabe's physician announced that he had been cured by repeated doses of a rare form of Chinese musk. This drug costs $5 a grain and it took $120 worth to do the work.

HAAS RESIGNS FROM CLUB; JOHN LOMTZ IS PRESIDENT

Former Secretary Frankly . Admits Voluntary Action Because of Opposition of Certain Persons. WILL GIVE SUPPORT

Thieves Drive Four Big Hogs Out of Yards

Hog stealing Is the new "profession" which has made Its appearance for the first time In Wayne county. Sheriff Carr Is searching for the men who broke into the hog lot on the farm of George Duke, one mile south of Williamsburg. Four hogs were driven out of the lot. They were found six miles away. The men have not been arrested. One of the hogs was sold to a farmer along the road for $18. Efforts were made to sell the others. When the men learned that they were pursued they abandoned the remaining hogs.

Secret Service Agent Visits Richmond to Learn Attitude of Some Persons

ITALIANS APPLAUD RUSSIAN UPRISING

i (By Associated Press) ROME, Via Paris, March 24 The Russian revolution was the subject of

would have hart thp status rtf a nativn-

born American and it would not now an enthusiastic demonstration In the I tknMkA fi . 1 . I t. A

be necessary for him to seek Amerl

can citizenship. As stated, however, Remmert did not know that his father had neglected to qualify as a citizen until the son was past his majority. Officer Has Good Record. Remmert's case was called to the attention of the police board at the time

It was learned today that a. United States secret service agdnt was in Richmond one day this week, to ob-

Weather Forecast

For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Fair. Warmer tonight and Sunday. Temperature Today. Noon .- 52 Yesterday. Maximum 61 Minimum 35 For Wayne County by W. E. MooreFair tonight and Sunday. Much warmer Sunday. General ' Conditions Yesterday's storm which came from' the Rocky Mountains caused heavy rain from the Lakes to the Gulf. Generally fair weather prevails over the Central West and will probably continue for the next twenty-four hours at least, j

tain information as to the attitude of

certain Richmond people of German birth toward the probable action of the United States in entering Into war with Germany. It is stated that all over the country secret service operatives have been engaged in this work for several months so that the government will have a complete record of all people who might prove disloyal to the republic in the event of war. Of course It is impossible to ascertain the nature of the information the government secret agent obtained during his sojourn in this city. Richmond's population Is composed largely of people of German descent but with a very few exceptions all of these people are known to be unquestionably loyal to the United States, although their sympathies, as a whole, were with Germany as against the Entente Allies until the United States became involved.

AMERICAN RELIEF WORKERS WITHDRAW

chamber of deputies yesterday. A

eulogistic, speech by Premier Boselli was interrupted by applause. The premier concluded: "In the name of the Italian government and the army of Italy, I cordially wish for the duma a glorious and prompt consolidation of the liberal institutions which are the basis of the new order of things. I wish new successes for the heroic Russian armies and to the Russian people we send today the kiss of brotherhood which we shall soon exchange for the kiss of victory."

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 24 American relief workers in Belgium and American Minister Brand Whitlock have been formally withdrawn from Belgium. Official announcement to this effect was made at the state department this morning. ,

WANTS TO BAG TIGER

Harold Peterson, an Earlham graduate who is doing Y. M. C. A. work with the British army in India In a letter dated January 30, which was received by local friends today, stated that he was leaving for the jungles for big game. . He hoped to get a tiger.

STORM RUSS BRIDGES

$6,000 OF PAPERS TAKEN FROM HOME OF ELDORADO MAN

ELDORADO, O., March 24. Loss of $6,000 worth of securities from his home was discovered yesterday by William Beatty, living three miles northwest of here. Mr. and Mrs. Beatty were away from home Thursday and the robbery, presumably, was committed during that time. An automobile was seen standing in front of the house.

The papers are non-negotiable and

the motive in taking them is not evi

dent.

At a meeting of the members of the nominating committee of the Richmond Commercial club this afternoon the resignation of Edgar M. Haas, secretary, was submitted and accepted. The resignation becomes effective, June 1. John M. Lontz, president of the F. & N. Lawnmower company and the Richmond Malleable Iron Foundry company, accepted the nomination of president. The committee will also nominate a treasurer and four vice presidents. Since March 1, the club has been without a president. Mr. Lontz at first refused to consider the presidency but members of the nominating committee today prevailed upon him to accept the nomination. Regards It as Duty to Resign; In severing his connection with the

club. Secretary Haas frankly informed

the nominating committeemen that his action was prompted by the opposition to him on the part of certain members of the organization. He said he regarded the club greater than any one

j of its members and If he stood In the

way oi me expansion ana aeveppment of the organization he regarded it to be his duty to tender his resignation. Secretary Haas Informed a newspaper man that his action was entirely voluntary and that he could have been renominated for secretary had he desired to continue In that office. 8ubmits Written Document. -iThe following Is a copy of the letter submitted by Secretary Haas In presenting his resignation: Gentlemen: Recognizing the obligation that rests upon the Commercial club, If It Is to perform its proper functions in assuming the responsibility for the Industrial, commercial and civic development of the city of Richmond, I also recognize that It must be managed by high-minded, public spirited citizens, who not only possess capacity for organization but have vision and are willing to make personal sacrifices for the common good. Much depends on the one who you select for your President, as upon him will fall the burden of determining the policy and program to be pursued. Whoever you select for this Important position should have absolute freedom in selecting the executive force of the Club, if he is to accept the responsibility of leadership. Has Best Interests of Club. For the above reasons I hereby place in your hands my resignation as your secretary to take effect June 1st, 1917. In the Interim of 60 days I will give to your new officers my best services and it will also afford you time to determine your program and find such assistants as will best serve the Interests of the club. Having constantly in mind the best Interests of the club and the community it is trying to serve, I wish the new officers every possible success and pledge them my support to the best of my ability in all its undertakings.

Berlin Charges Holland With Unneutral Act

(By Associated Press) NEW YORK, March 24. A Berlin

telegram transmitted by Reuter's Amsterdam correspondent maintains that

the Dutch government was guilty of an unneutral act in permitting the armed British steam Princess Melita to leave Dutch waters after her recent visit to them. The dispatch declares that the steamer ought to have been interned.

CALL OUT TROOPS TO GUARD BRIDGES

(By Associated Press) . BERLIN, March 24'. German forces under command of Arch Duke Joseph yesterday stormed the Russian positions on the Roumanian frontier bridge between the Solyontar and Czobanos alleys according to today's German official statement. They captured 600 Russians.

REV. RAE WILL SPEAK

Dormitory men at the Y. M. C. A. will hear an address on the subject "Mind Your Own Business" by Rev. J. J. Rae Monday evening. The talk will be preceded by a supper at 6:30 o'clock.

(By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, March 24. Governor McCall conferred with Secretary Baker of the war department today and later made known that within a few days he will call out two regiments of the Massachusetts national guard for duty in guarding bridges, arsenals, reservoirs and other public works in the state. . '

GOOD SECURITIES . GO A-BEGGING (By Associated Press) LONDON, March 24. Gilt-edged securities continued to sag on the Stock Exchange today, but little stock changed hands. The downward tendency was due to the . prospective treasury bill issue and the beginning of deal

ings in the new war loan Monday.

CLUB NOMINATES VICE-PRESIDENT

Four vice presidents and a treasurer were nominated this afternoon by the Commercial club nominating committee. The nominees are: George E. Seidel, first vice president; James A. Carr, second vice president; S. W. Hayes, third vice president;. Fred Bartel, fourth vice president; Fred Krone, treasurer. All of the vice presidents are members of the nominating committee.

Enemy Explodes Mine at Front

(By Associated Press) MONTREAL, March 24. An unofficial dispatch received here today from Canadian army headquarters in France reads: "The enemy varied his activity on the Canadian front this morning by exploding a mine which formed a. considerable crater in this already much churned region. Our men proceeded immediately to organize the crater. Since then there has been increasing gun fire."

CONGRATULATES KING

(By Associated Press) 4 BERLIN. .Via London, March 24. The German emperor has telegraphed

congratulations to the king of Bul

garia In connection with the fighting -

on the Monastir fro&L '.. i