Feb. 8—Government orders neutrals expelled from Alsace; Archbishop of Cologne writes pastoral letter predicting victory.
Feb. 9—Cardinal von Hartman says that the motto of the day is "Trust in God and hold out"; there is a scene in Prussian Diet, when two Socialists protest against the war.
Feb. 10—Socialists indorse the war at a meeting in Mainz.
Feb. 11—Berlin communes suggest that all members of the Emden's crew be authorized to add the word Emden to their names.
Feb. 12—Government warns against offering insults to Americans.
Feb. 14—Many French civilians are freed; the Kaiser is said to be fifth in popularity among contemporary German heroes, von Hindenburg being first and the Crown Prince second.
Feb. 15—Substitute for petrol is stated to have been found.
Feb. 16—Spaniards are expelled from Baden; Iron Crosses given to Emden's men; German nurses and surgeons are acquitted by the French of charges of pillage at Peronne.
Feb. 19—Passport rules are made stricter; all men of last reserve are stated to have been called out.
Feb. 20—New submarines, airships, and two more dreadnoughts are under construction.