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GERMANY ADMITS
INTRIGUE
Democrats Contest the Election of Delegate Wickersham
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GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER FRANKLY
ADMITS TRUTHFULNESS OF GERMAN
PLOT AND SEEKS TO DEFEND ACTION
BERLIN, March 3—Virtually admitting the truth of the
charges made in the United States that Germany plotted to se
cure the aid of Mexico and Japan, in the event of war with the
United States, Foreign Secretary Zimmermann today justi
lied such action on the ground that the United States sought to
array the South American republics against Germany.
FRANKLY ADMIT THE PLOT.
^ AMSTERD * M, March 3.—A Berlin dispatch, says the
: ^ ^Jin-official German News agency, states that the newspapers
throughout Germany carried a statement frankly admitting
Germany's part in the plot against the United States. The
German minister at Mexico City was told that if the
United States declared war he should at once offer an al
liance the Mexican government. The German minister was
expressly instructed, say.-, the statement in the newspapers, to
take no siefi action unless it was certain that the United States
would deblare war on Germany.
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JAPAN RECEIVED NO PROPOSITION
* TO JOU WITH GERMANY-MEXICO
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3,_ ived no nronpsd'on from
illi 'tttenl in a possible war
against <the United States, Viscount Monoto, minister for
foreign ajffairs in the Japanese cabinet, announced today, upon
being advised of the German plot. “If Mexico received such
a proposall,” said the viscount, “that country showed injus
tice by no\ transmitting it to Japan for consideration.”
CARRANZA DECLINES TO TALK.
GUADALAJARA, March 3.—Acting President Carranza
of Mexico denied himself to those seeking information with re
spect to the Zimmermann note. He declined to be interviewed
on the subject or give out any statement whatsoever.
GERMAN PLOT PROVIDES ENGLAND
WITH A STARTLING SENSATION
^ LONDON, March 3.—The revelation of the German plot to
induce Mexico and Japan to wage war on the United States pro
vided this country with a first-class sensation. Under startling
headlines, the big newspapers printed column after column on
the subject. Without exception, the newspapers are agreed that
there As no fear that Japan will be a party to the Germanic
scheme.
PRESIDENT WILL NOT DECLARE WAR
WITHOUT CALLING EXTRA SESSION
tJ WASHINGTON, March 3.—Representatives of the presi
dent today communicated to the* senate leaders that the chief
executive has no intention of taking any action that would
bring war with Germany, unless congress is summoned in extra
session to share in the responsibilities. * >'
PLOT HEADED OFF TO SEND SPIES
TO ENGLAND IN GUISE OF AMERICANS
NEW YORK, March 3.—Participation in a plot to send men
to Great Britain, in the guise of being American newspaper cor
lespondents, and whose real purpose was to serve as spies and
f ^supply Germany with information with respect to civil and mil
itary conditions, is charged againet Albert A. Sander, Carl W.
Wunnenberg and George Vaux Bacon, in indictments returned
last night by the federal grand jury,
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TAKES OATH TOMORROW.
WASHINGTON, March 3.—President Wilson will take, the
^|h of office for the ensuing presidential term tomorrow noon.
Ike will go to the capital and be present at the final session,
* y which expires at that hour. Chief Justice White will admin
} ister the oath of office, in the senate chamber.
CANVASSING BOARD ORDERED TO
SHOW CAUSE WHY CERTIFICATE OF
ELECTION NOT GIVEN TO SULZER
JUNEAU, March 3.—Late yesterday afternoon Judge R.
W. Jennings, of the district court for the First judicial division
of Alaska, issued a writ of mandamus, returnable today, di
recting the official canvassing hoard, composed of Governor
Strong, Secretary Davidson and Collector of Customs Pugh, to
show cause why it should not issue a certificate of election to
Charles Sulzer, democratic candidate for delegate to congress.
The attack is made on the ground that in certain voting pre
cincts, namely, Choggiung and Nusliagak, in the Third divi
sion; Utica, in the Second division, and Bonnafield, in the
Fourth division, no official ballots were used and no certifi
cate of explanation returned. If Judge Jennings holds the same
as Attorney-General Grigsby, Sulzer will win over Delegate
Wiekersham by a small plurality; Seed will win over Corri
gan iii the Second division, and Holland over Murray in the
Third division.
The action to attack the election of the delegate was de
cided upon at a caucus of democrats held yesterday.
VILLISTA REVOLT IN NORTHERN
MEXICO COMPLETELY COLLAPSES,
SAYS STATE DEPARTMENT TODAY
ji AKflINGTON, March 3. v-rty':"i4fr<2fite department today
announced that the Villista revolt in northern Mexico had com
pletely cdllapsed. Information reaching the department is to
the effect that since the rebel leader, Villa, has fled the scene
for parts unknown, the rebels are either going over to the gov
ernment forces or disbanding and taking up civil pursuits. The
report that Villa has gone to Japan cannot be verified.
A SECOND NAVY YARD ON SAN
FRANCISCO BAY IS NAVY PLAN
WASHINGTON, March 3.—The senate yesterday after
noon adopted an amendment to the naval bill authorizing the
establishment of a second navy yard on San Francisco bay and
appropriating a million and a half dollars for the purchase of a
site for the purpose. The house must concur before the matter
is determined.
TONNAGE SUNK THURSDAY.
LONDON, March 3.—The British admiralty today reports
that the tonnage lost Thursday, as a result of the submarine
campaign, reached a total of 8800 gross.
CONGRESS PASSES THE NAVAL AND
P. 0. APPROPRIATION MEASURES
WASHINGTON, March 3.—The senate has passed the na
val bill, appropriating five hundred and thirty-five million dol
lars for use in preparedness plans, and the postoffice appropri
ation bill, which carries the Reed amendment forbidding the
shipment of liquors into states that are prohibition. The pres
ident’s closest advisers say he will sign both bills.
GERMANY PROMISES TO RELEASE
AMERICAN SAILORS ON MARCH 7
WASHINGTON, March 3.—Germany promises to release
the American sailors held hostage in that country March 7. The
information, which is official, was delivered to the state de
partment today, coming through the Swiss embassy.
NORTH YAKIMA, March 3.—A. P.
Splawn, a pioneer inhabitant of the
Yakiiita valley and one of the heaviest
grain operators in this part of Wash
ington', died last nights He had reach
ed an advanced age.
SEATTLE, March 3.—The police to
day seized eighteen hot water bags
filled with whisky found in the posses
sion of A. J. Ellis and T. J. Smith, who
are employed as spotters on the Great
Northern railway system.
ENTENTE ALLIES OFFER SUBSTANTIAL
INDUCEMENTS TO CHINESE REPUBLIC
TO ENTER WAR AGAINST THE TEUTONS
PEKIN, March 3.—The French minister and Belgian
charge d’affaires, representing the entente allies, have invited
China to enter the world war, offering her a remission of the
boxer indemnities and a revision of tariff, as an inducement.
The vice-president and the premier of China are in favor of
entering the war, on this basis. It is probable, however, that
the result will be a cabinet crisis, as some members are opposed
to the plan.
CHINA WILL ENTER WAR.
M ASHINGTON, March 3.—It is regarded here as certain
that China will join the entente allies and declare war on Ger
many, if the allies will guarantee safety and relaxation of the
restrictions imposed upon the eastern empire by the world
powers, following the boxer troubles in China.
BY DECISIVE VOTE, THE SENATE
FAVORS GIVING WILSON MORE POWER
WASHINGTON, March 3.—By the decisive vote of 64 to
15 the senate late yesterday afternoon agreed to proceed with
the senate bill granting the president all the power he has asked
for to deal with the international situation. The senate’s action
presages a victory for the senate bill, which will be substituted
for the house bill, which limits the powers^ on the
chief executive. '
STONE FIGHTING FOR HIS BILL.
WASHINGTON, March 3.—In the closing hours of the con
gress, Senators Stone and LaFollette continue to oppose the
arming of American ships, as contemplated by the president
in hi:j request for more power. Stone is evidently seeking to
force the adoption of liis amendment, which withholds protec
tion from American vessels carrying munitions of war.
SEATTLE SHIPBUILDING CONCERN
LANDS BIG CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
SEATTLE, March 3.—The Cunard line placed orders to
day with the Ames Shipbuilding company of Seattle for the con
struction of seven more steel freighters, of 9,000 tons each, and
each to cost over a million dollars. The Ames concern also
closed contracts today for the building of a steel tanker of 9,400
tons capacity for the Standard Oil company and a steel freight
er of like dimensions for W. 0. Peagle of Cleveland.
RETREATING TURKS WILL REACH
BAGDAD ONLY AS A DISORGANIZED MOB
LONDON, March 3.—The remnants of the Turkish forces
retreating from Ivut-el-amara have been shattered completely
by the victorious British forces, according to information given
out in the house of commons yesterday. The Turks, it was said,
would reach Bagdad only as a disorganized mob.
SEATTLE PEOPLE LOSING FAITH IN
POLICE, DUE TO NUMEROUS CHARGES
SEATTLE, March 3.—Prosecuting Attorney Lundin caus
ed the arrest today of Police Detective J. M. Frazer and Patrol
man R. W. Rose, on the charge of bribery. The accused officers
are alleged to have been members of a ring in the police de
partment, of which Inspector Mike Powers was tho head.
Powers was arrested several days ago, but is out on bail, pend
ing his trial. He is still at his desk at police headquarters. The
charges against such veterans of the department as Powers
and Frazer has caused the people to almost lose faith in this
branch on the service, which investigations instituted by the
federal government is proving so corrupt.
PRESIDENT SIGNS BONE DRY MEASURE.
WASHINGTON, March 3.—This afternoon, the president
signed the pastoffice appropriation bill, carrying the bone dry
prohibition amendment.
EMERGENCY REVENUE BILL SIGNED.
WASHINGTON, March 3.—The president has signed the
emergency revenue bill, by which it is expected to raise $450,
000,000.