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THURSDAY EVEINNG, MARCII 1, 1917. PRICE TWO CENTS. GERMANY'S PLOT IS LIKELY TO BACKFIRE German Diplomatic Agents May Be Expelled From Mexico as Result of Disclosure of Attempt to Induce That Country to Make War on the United States. to The Freeman. By Telegraph Washington.

March elaborate confirmation that Gerand has endeavored to line up many Mexico and Japan as enemies of the States is in the hands of United President Wilson. As a result representations now are being Diade to General Carranza at Mexico City which may result in the withdrawal from Mexico of German diplomate agents and possibly of the German minister to Mexico, Count 1011 Eckhardt. These. 'representations ale shrouded in complete secrec! by one admunisuation wout IL IS admitted that General has been amen to understand that the German plotting against the United States on Mexican soil is a "grossly unfriendly act." The entire interuational situation so far as the relations between the United States and Germany are concerned was extremely serious today. This latest manifestation of unfriendliness, complete proof of which has been gathered by the agents of the Uniled States, reveals a plot of such widespread ramifications and serious enmity toward the United to be almost unbelievable.

It is thought here that within a short time the president will Jet all of the facts become known either through a direct statement to congress from the White House or a communication to the foreign affairs committee of the senate by Secretary of State Lansing. The text of the note written by German l'oregn Minister Zimmerman to Count ron Eckhardt which was dated January 19 and was sent to Mexico City through Count Ton Bernetorff. the German ambassador Perc at that time, has' been in the He nds of the president several (1338 It is not stated where it came from. but it is known that its existence first was reported to the United States bi Ambassador Fletcher when he reached Mexico City to take bI lily autes there iS the new American ambassador to Mexico. It has been an open secret in oilidial circles here that German ionuune and German money has been utilized to a very great extent American plotting in Cuba Veriro and certain Central and South American countries.

The agents of Germany have been financcd (topi this cit. Before he Count ton Bernstonff sent largo quantities of at stated In addition German fiscal in New York city were doing the same thing. Many of these par11 alat shipments are known to the ('nited States through reports of 118 "erret service agents. Not alone the amounts sent but where they were 15 a matter of record here One of the last acts of the retiring Geman ambassador was to furnish a large quantity of money to Baron von Schoen. who WaS transferred from the position embassy scaretut here to Mexico City.

What action has been taken by Germany in its endeavor to drawl lapan away from its alliance with the Entente and to thiow its infuence toward the Central Powers is not known. The state department and administration officials refused point blank to discuss that phase of the general situation today. It was stated, a very unofhcially brief that time Japan reaffirmed has 10 the Entente her complete allegiauce to their joint cause. And offinals believe that if the German campaign involve the United States has hinged entirely on Japanese support that it was certain to fail. Only a very short time ago reports authentic saurope showing that from Gorthe state department Ian agents had heen endeavoring ILSTER GRANGERS OPPOSE NEW BILL is All -Commissioner Dil- in the dark and the charges are be- The 11011 famous Callanza joint ton's Objections and George W.

ling made that the country will not letter in which refuse he all suggested supplies to Eurothat the Perkins's support the president against for-, neutrals, belligerents is now admitted to Considerable opposition voiced feign aggression, evidences are multi- hare been evolved under German inwas I plying of efforts to involve the nonce in Mexico City 11 was alen to the proposed Wicks- Grant bill at the hearing Wednesday afternoon In 'ion Bernstorff left here the El States in her relations with recalled todav that at the time Count South America, Central America, paso the assembly chamber al Albany. and San Antonio correspondents of The measure creates a commission of and Japan. Presentatiou of, the International News Service tele-1 members to regulate the mar- facts to congress they say, graphed stories that certain these German keting state. would unite tnat body behind the consuls did not accompany the exiled eight of foodstuffs in this. ambassador.

but went south Into State Foods and Markets Commis- president so solidly that the lesson Mexico and some of them from there sioner John J. Dillon. State Superin- would end immediately much of the tendent of Weights and Measures into Central America. Farrell and Former machination now in evidence The suggestion that there are GerSuperintendent man submarine bases on Mexican soil Reichman with William Truman, where. is again being pressed in diplomatic representing.

Ulster in County opposition. Pomona The conveyed suggestion the White already has been circles here today. At the navy deCommissioner Dillon 10 House that partment where officials are in the declared that congressional leaders of both parties best position to judge it was said the enactment of the Wicks bill into milk would greatly welcome the turning that the matter vaS one which coula law would drive all of the small ever of the lacts in the posession or not he discussed. 11 19 known, howthe ever. that a month ago when it was dealers out of business, leaving the entire field to the large concerns president dealing with German reported that submaunes were in the backed with plenty of capital and efforts to Involve the United States would undoubtedly create monopolies with Mexico and then with a Met- off made Caribbean and the Gulf of Meuro or a greater disadvantage to (he com- alliance, Cuba, and that a report 210 1 is on file tellwith a su coping investigation was mon people than any alleged to exist ing what wAs discovered with Central American, republics.

1C- today. Commissioner Dillon All- most of are intensely anti- port has never been made public. In which a statement by Judge Ward American, and with certain of the connection with this report it swered was to the effect that politicians were en- South American republics. When mored here at the time that the Geldeavoring to mislead the people by i Fresident Wilson wrote his letter to merchant submarine Deutschriding two horses at once, with both 'Senator Stone a's chairman of the land and another one whose idontits going 111 the opposite duec- 'senate foreign altairs committee a was in doubt but which wa. 1eferred tion.

"Undoubtedly," said Commis-, few days ago saying that the time to as the Bremen, had been reported sioner Dillon, "Judge Ward referred was near when the United States fo hare been seen at a point between to myself when he made that state need all of its friends in the Azores and the West Indics. ment about politicians riding two 'Latin-America and asking that the These submarines, because of their horses at once. He declared that I Colombian treaty approved great cargo' capacity. sould make told the farmers that secure ter of the administration senator; ideal supply shins for the fighting higher prices for them for their lashed that all type of submersibles and then told the consumers that 1 public. They were told that the, That the United States is in poss C5- would give them milk cheaper.

Well, time was not They wele, how- of conclusive evidence which give the opportunity and I will ever, informed that millions of dol- shows manipulation by the Central suing Powers 01 ItS on subjects JI Lilia deliver milk to the neonle of Vow York city for less and at the same i pended in an effort to make trouble has long been knon n. When I time secure a higher price for the between the: United States and its, prosecutions were ordered they were! country farmers." neighnors on the south. confined to cases which had become Bill a Lot of Bunk. Today these senators and many! puolir The policy of the president! William Truman, representing the others. as well as leading nouse has been to refrain from bringing Ulster county grange.

declared that members, again are urging the cases into court unless this became when he entered assembly White House 10 las bare the facts. necessary I her he was under the impression that base this request on the ve- However, for the last two and onehe was "but living since among I a have lot sat of here Ameri- I'been coming in public progress of on the the effort part that of has the halt been years keeping two track separate of all bureaus violations of have i cans, have become convinced that I am hir- German forcign office to bring about neutrality One of these has been, ling among a lot of scalawags," he a German-Japanese alliance which, directly under the orders of the counconcluded. Mt. Truman declared had for its object a war with tho sellor of the state department and the (that the Wicks bill accomplished United States to he promoted by other under the direction of the Japan and Mexico until Germany torney general. They have compiled heavy." Truman.

"It become a factor 10 it. an enormous amount of eridence contains many words and phrases, Publication this morning of a let- There was plenty of evidence today but it contains nothing that us Ulster it was stated was written by Ger-' congress for the next few days county lunkheads did not know live Foreign Minister Zimmermann will prove a real storm center. The man ago." from Berlin Jauuary 19. 1917. to action of Senator LaFollette in conyears Dr.

Fritz Reichmann protested German Minister 10R Eckhardt in, nis hlibuster against the bill on the ground that it Mexico City outlining the German tralty bill and his announcement, destroyed all of the beneficial legis- plans simply has astounded he was prepared to any lation the last placed five upon six the statute He books de- Washington. Despitc the usual and dip-'length bill to and defeat the naval bill has neutralin or lomatic denials of authenticity clared that the Wicks bill repealed all the statements from the state de-' cered the leaders. It was hoped. the beneficial weights and meas- partment and the White Iouse that however, that way would be found of legislation in this state, and rob- the communication was not made though the neutrality bill ures bed the consumer of information that public there, off.rials generally ac which was framed to meet the studshould with every commodity he cept it as in every way correct and tion resulting from the German subpurchased. AS showing the attitude of Germany.

marine blockade, and permit the communicated president to arm and restore to their (i. W. Perkins is The letter. was normal routes the vessels of the Heard. which George IV.

Perkins declared that through Count van BernstorN before American Line without delay. If it the foods and markets commission, he was handed his passports. was as is a one-man filibuster, senators said to be created' by the Wicks' bill, follows: they would find a way to deal with it. 'would be equipped to intelligently! Berlin, Jan. 19.

1917. me Meanwhile. William Jennings (meet conditions existing "On the first of Februnry in- and the score of pacifists leadand undoubtedly the best solu- tend 10 begin submarine 'eis who now arc here. were usIng warfare Bryan tion of the high cost of living prob- unrestricted. In spite of this, their influence force an extra seait is lem in this state.

our intention to cudcaror keep $107 of congress. Mr. Bryan was urgto "When this war comes to a close," neutral the l'mted ing his friends in the membership of of said Forkins, my America. both houses to refuse to give the you will not see a reduction in the this allempt. is not successfa: the blanket authority which price of foodstuffs.

but you will see a wo propose an alliance on the he has asked. The fight as a result follow- president GERMANY URGED MEXICO TO MAKE WAR ON THE U.S. Sought an Alliance With Offering Financial Support on Condition That Mexico Reconquer New Mexico, Texas and Arizona and Offer to Mediate Germany and Japan. By Telegraph to The Freer Washington, March leaders who waft the acute, existing between that body, and the president cleared away may demand all of the facts 10 the general international situation from the' chief executive. They bitterly clam that the while the country is groping ting shall basis make with wAr Mexico: together That and we togeneral financial peace.

support and it jo gether shall give understood that Mexico is to recon-! the lost territory "The New Mexico, Teras and Arizona. details are left (g FOu for setticment. "You are instructed to inform thei president of Mexico of the above in the greatest confidence as soon as it is that there will be an out-' break of war with the T'nited State and suggest that the president of Mexico, on his own initiative, should communicate with Japan suggesting adherence once to this plan: at the same time, offer to mediate hetween Germany and Japan. "Please call 10 the attention of the president of Mexico that the plorinent of ruthices suhmarine warfare now promise to compel England to make peare in a few monthe. Should the president feel that he cannot send the evidence in his hands! declar-lazainst Germany on to congress at: this 11me it is likelr that a resolution! calling upon him for a statement as; to the anthenticit: of the abore go'ter and cumplete statement of: 'all of the information in his posof anti-American, pints.

both at and abroad. win introdnced info congress and. passed without delay. Of5cials declare that one of the real reasone why Ambassador Fletcher was hurried to Metico City a fort-' (night ago was that ho could make at ACCURACY OF NOTE CONFIRMED OFFICIALLY Department Says German Note to Mexico is Authentic Senator Swanson Authorized by President to State Published Copy is Correct. William Truman Expresses Conriction That Market Commission Plan reconcile the differences existing men were out of work in this state, treen Germany and Japan.

It wasiand in need of food and clothing. stated at the time that there was as "In my judgment the high cost of renewal of the peace efforts which is directly traceable to the were set on by German, repre- food speculator. Investigations have sentatives following the of Kiao rercaled the fact that there is plenty and that the representations of food some place, and that it Chau can met with no more welcome had re- be produced just as soon as the ception than they had when origin- prices are high enough. What is ally presented. I needed is legislation to get the food evidence of the depth of speculator.

We will never discover One 172 stirred 171 administration hero today plotting whore the food lies under the presdevelopments was the flat German ten ent Jaws, or investigation. under the The present producer 535- over the Ident from sources close to the will tell all he knows and the wholethe that he will refuse to saler and retailer will not hide what! re bill framed authorizing armed neutrality they have. Somebody is hiding it. bill in the house. 1f such a It is the speculator.

and he will not Fo be passed by both houses where it is. Legislation to force should reto it. it was said. Helier speculator to tell is what is would rants the senate bill which framed to was needed in this nation." give him all of the powers Mayor Cornelles F. Durns laid the protect American belierea are shipping on the blame for the the high cost of lirinz par-' he 'Eh cas exactly itially upon newspapers.

com the senate committee. as Ofcials: that too much publicity was passed reported ticsed todas that he would be able given to the quotations of specala10 get this and stories were pntlished that or that commodity would lezislation. reduction in the wage scale. The will be a situation much worse than that presentca at the outbreak for the when hundreds higher. "This has a tendency to the smaller man 10 hold his' goods far this in price." raid Maror Burns.

Judge Ward explained the bill, its objerts. alms and methods to be followed in dealing with the problem of production and consumption of in New Fork state. plain to General Carianza that the United States was in tull possession of all of the facts in his relations' with German agents. It is accepted there that the warning given to Calranza was of such at character that it was not misunderstood, this beliet being founded on the fact that since Mr. Fletcher, reached his post open evidences German intrigue have vanished.

promises to be and the chances lof an extra cassion continued most uncertain. GUARD HELD IN QUARANTINE i By Telegraph to The Freeman. El Paso. March Guardsmen numbering 30.000, were 'put under rigid quarantine today because mumps, measles, influenza, pneumonia and other infectious diseases have attacked the border This action will be binding for 170 weeks during which time militiamen must stay with regimental quarters. The order will not prevent the depart-1 ure of guardsmen ordered back to their home stations.

U'phft and P'ablic Service. SLIGHT DECLINE IN STOCK PRICES B3 Telegraph 10 The Freeman. New York. March all the important issues here subjerted to concentrated pressure in the early trailing on the stock exchange today! and during the first half hour losses of from one to two points were Steel Common which sold ex-dividend of 3 per cent, after making a small gain to dropped to 104, 4 net loss of a point. Industrial after opening at 119 rallied 120 and then to 118.

The Mexican issues were, weak. American Smelting declining to 95 and Mexican Petroleum a point to 81. International Harvester, New Jersey, was also weak and dropped roints to 113. The shipping shares showed a lack of demand, with Marine Pid. dechining and Atlantic Guit and West Indies 10 Lintted Fruit dropped 15.

to The railway issues also sold at a materialls lower range with New York Central declining to 94 and Reading 116 10 91. The copper stocks were fairly well held Utah declining to and Anaconda and Inspiration afer declining fractionally recovered thew losses CITY'S HEALH IS GROWING BETTER: Luau 0 Scarlet Fever or Measles Iteported During February--Some Chicken I'm in City. Health Officer Frank A. Johnston stated this morning that the general health or the city was exceptionally good as far as contagious discases were concerued for during the past month not a single case of diphtheria, scarlet fever or measles had ported. and but three cases of chickTo said, however, that he estimated that there were about forty cases of chicken pox which had not been reported to the board.

Last year during February there was reported to the health board mic cases of contagious diseases. Since the epidemic of infantile paralysis no infantile paralysis have been reported to the health board. During February about fifty deaths occurred in the city. and twentyseven births were reported. NEARLY A LICENSE A DAY IN FEBRUARY (sty Clerk Doremius Issued 21 Mar-: Mage Licenses During Past Month -He Also Issued 122 Huntor'8 Licenses.

Old Mr. High Cost of Living did not corm 10 particalarl; with the business of Mr. Dan Cupid, for during the month of Fobruary City Clerk Doremus issued 21 marriage licenses to hardy couples who laughed Mr H. C. 0.

L. in the face and were not daunted by the fact that he to be 2 steady visi10T in Kinzston this winier. During the past month the city clerk also issued 12 nunter'e licenses and it is likely that some of: the licenses were taken out with an idca by the takee that be could successfully combat Mr. H. C.

O. L. by providing the family larder with the wild delicacies the woods in prefcrence to the store kept articles. Missionary Circlo to Mect. The Woman's the Albany Avenue wili noid its annuai idar afternoon at the parsonage, 'arenue.

Officers ensuing sear will be brought One baneful effect of the public address will be service is the case with which it IM. Roc. who has often surrounds the persons therein to the United engaged. One county official this; nopio. where she morning urged The Freeman to in-jas a teacher in stall an elerator to the third floor.

for Women. She the There official is already was not one in informed service -It but- is life inritation of is Turkish for freight and other slow-moring be present and a bodies. anticipated. By Telegraph to The Freeman. Washington, March state! department today oficially the fact that Foreign Minister Zummerman of the German govcinment on Jan.

19 wrote to the German Wittis tor at Mexico City suggesting an alliance between Mexico, Japan and Germany by which they neto to make! War on the United States and di payment Mexico was to get "lost territory" in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona. Secretary Lansing, In discussing 'the Mexican angle to the plot authorlized the following statement: am confident that Mexico would not be a pasty to such a plot in view of the friendly relations between this country and the do facto goverument. far as the general plot is concerned we know that it is in every way true but we cannot make public all details for tear of endangering I the lives of our informants." Senator Swansou of Virginia announced in the senate today that he hart been authorized by the president to slate the Zimmerman note or, Jan. 19.1917, inviting Mexico to join Germany in war against the United States as published this morning was textually correct. Senator Swanson's announcement was made in the sonate following inproduction of a resolution by Senator Lodge of Massachusetts asking for the official papers 111 the GermanMexico-Japan intrigue immediately after Che scuate convened this morning.

"I 'have been authorized by the president to say that the note ay published in tho morning papers 15 correct," said Senator Swanson. Senator LaFolletto said he would support the resolution if amended to contain a request for exact information as to when knowledge of the Zimmerinan note came into the posVI inC government. Senator Hardwick, of Georgia, obJected to immediate consideration of the resolution, urging that it be aunt to ine loreign relations committec. Senators on both sides urged him to withdraw his objection. Sen.

ator Stone, chairman of foreign relations, also asked that it be sent LO the committee. may not be authentic: it may not be said Senator Stone, in-, rating a lack of team work in the riow of Senator Swanson's an- "It seems to mo in the exigencies of the moinent that it would be unwise to proceed without great There may DC something hind this which we know nothing of." Senator Stone said he thought the senato ought to by fully informed about the question' but urged deliberation. might become involved in a situation which me would not carol to develop," said Senator Stone. I president has such infornation and we arc to act on it we should be as fully informed as the state department." Senator Hardwick warned of the "treacherous character of the situation." very reason why 1 introduced the resolution," said Senator Lodge. Senators Works.

Pomerene. Thom-1 as and William Alden Smith all uiged immediate adoption of the want the most explicit ton. mation before I act in the matter and therefore 1 hope the resolution will be adopted," said P'omerene, Comedy by Home Talent. Rip Van Winkle a one act comedy whose action is laid on the famous 1. D.

passenger train between the stations of Shandaken and Kingston, will be preseated Friday crening. March 2, at 8. o'clock. in the parlors of the St. James M.

E. Church by members of the Esther Circle and the Knights the Cross and Crown. About 25 persons take part in the cast, which includes a bride and groom, a Chinaman. 1 Norwegian girl, farmers, commuters and others. Tho dialogue is said to (be most diverting and an entertaining program is promised.

lee cream and rake will be served following the play. Mid-weck Services at Redeemer Church. Pastor Caringer, of the Church of the Redeemer, has PIC pared a special series of sermons 0n the Doctrines of the Cross for thel mid-week services on Thursday: crenings at 7:45 o'clock. The sermon this evening will be on "The, Sons of Zebedec or Second on the Doctri2e3 or the Cross" You should not miss these fundameatal talks on the fundamental, fact of Christianity--the cros3. the attendance at the frat service 13 an index of the drawing power of the cross these serrices should be exI centionall: well attenti.

LIVING ON FAT OF LAND ON AQUEDUCT No "Mysterious Lights" I lash Near l'osta of Kingston GuardsmenP'rivate Perry Reports 'That Mombets of Company 3. are All Well and HapPy. Members of Company continue to come to town on their wcekly leave, Private Edward P'erry, of The Freeman force, being one of the detail in the city Wednesday and 10- turning to New Iurloy today. Prisate Perry spent tho night at his home. He said that all of the hoys on duty are well and that the rations the first class in quality and quan4 lity, the icsult boing that lots of exorciso is necessary in order to keep donn waist lines.

Ho Is billeted at. at farm housc and chicken or duck la served every Sunday. Music is also a feature and the boys are treated just like members tho family. To date nonc of the members of Company have 3ccn any of the "mysterioue lights" which have pierced the nocturnal gloom along the aqucduct at points guarded by Company men. At this same place, one of the Albany companics did a lot of shooting al lights.

The boys are awaiting the next move from the Now York city authorities now that the law has 'been passed authorizing an increase in the number of tho Ashokan police. AVER 30 BOATS. TO AF 1 From Local Roatyards When Narigation Opens in Swing--Boat Business Booming Along Rondout Creek and Yards Worked All Win. (cr. Oser thirty boats will be launched front the various boatyards along the Rondout creek when navigation opens in tho spring with the going out of the ice, and all of the boatyards along the creek have been kept booming all winter.

The boat building industry is one of the biggest assets of Kingston, and the payroll amounts to many thousands of dollars during the season. While there has been great dimculty in getting timber many of the yards were fortunate enough to have plenty of timber on hand to carry on the work. said that at the present time over fifty cars of lumber ale being held up along the railroad lines due to the embargo. At Hiltebrant's shipyard in South Rondout it was stated this morning that at least a dozen boats would be built and ready for launching when navigation opens. At Rice's boatyard about half a dozen boats will bo launched, and al Dwyer Brothers' yard at least live boats will he Turk's yard In Ponckhockie will have four boats, Murphy's yard three boats and Donovan's yard at least one boat.

Auction at Woodstock, On Thursday, March 22, Edgar Shultis will hold a public auction 4t his farm, a Indie and a hail noith v. the village of Woodstock on the Rock City Road, when a large quantity of farm goods and machinery will be offered for sale together with a piano, stoves etc. The farm has been sold and all of the equipment will be sold at auction. team of horses and a single road horse will be sold, fire cows. chickens, pigs.

wacons and farm tools, The sale will take place rain or shine. Knife Worker Loses Finger. Thomas Leonard. a Kingston young man, went to work In tho material department of the Now York Knife Works in Walden Monday, caught the thumb and index finger of his right hand under 3 spring power press Tuesday afternoon. The end of the Anger tal.en of and the thumb smacke 1 to the first joint.

Leonard was atiterdon DE ur. Paten. me returned to his home in Kingston. Can't Smoke at School. Eaforcement of the rules against at tho high school has remalted in the saspencion of paven the bor stadcats within the past reek.

The pon-smokiog rule 1s one Itimade br the board of education and ft is said that the schooi plan to enforce it to the letter. The on periods are said to range fiom a few d233 10 a 1- to 1 --19 2 3 Missionary Circle of Baptist Church: meeting on F'T1three o'clock at' No. 193 Clinton: will he elected for, and the mite boxes: in and opened. An: given by Miss Hetty: recently relurned States has from been Constanti-: engaged, the Christian College. will speak on the women.

A cordial, exteoded to creryone large attendance is 1 C'ashier Tangled Up. Sabrno An-tin. of 17.A Talkilt' Bask. cot all tangloi up in 74 ze volting door at the Nerl a Tuesday and was caught trap until his friends called to an 10 turn around and keep to the Mall..