New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 24, 1917, Page 1

PRICE THREE CENTS, W BR TAIN NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1917. —TWELVE PAGES. . ITALIANS BURST THROUGH AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LINES, TAKING 9,000 PRISONERS|.,,, oo Defense Blasted Away CHARLES J. 'CONNOR ONTH NEEDED 10 [SCORES ARE ASKED (BRITISH TRANSPORT SUNK WITH LOSS OF 413 LIV] PASS WAR TAX BILL: Changes in Honse Measure From Castagnavizza| ~ BELIEVED: MURDERED |F00D DICTATOR INSTALLED ' to the Sea By _Ca- d_orna s Troops TEN TONS OF BOMBS DROPPED ON ENEMY :mwm Non-Plussed by Speed of Offenstve But Launch Counter Attacks, Which Are Re- pulsed, Rome Reports—Germans Assault French tn Reglon of Vaa- clerc Plateau Without Success. Rome, May 24, Via London.—Italian forces yesterday broke through Aus- tro-Hungarian lines from Castagna- ‘vizza to the sea, taking more than 9,000 prisoners, says the official com+ munication issued today by the war .. department. The Italian war office announced ~ that Italian forces had occupied part _ ‘of the area south of the Castagha- wizza-Boscomalo road, had passed Bostomalo and had captured the town of Janiano and strong heights east of Pletrarossa and Bagni, ‘The Italian officlal statement said the Austro-Hungarians at first were surprised and non-plussed. Townrds | F. ] , counter M i bering ' “Bombs ' on " the Austro-Hungarians. Ten British bat- une-oo-ommmxm Campaign in Second Stage. . London, May 234, $:36 p. m~—~The Italian offensive has entered into its second stage with new and lmportant Zains between Gorizia snd’ ‘ths :'mea, uumomr.nmmw Pn- l-q e pflumn. Genera} )l..urho said all the objec- tives ot the Italians had been'gained ' “and that detalls of the operations ‘would be found in the eofficial com- maunication to be issued st Rome later in the day. The entire Itallan efforts of the past ten days was praised by ‘ Maurice, who is chiet director of mil- itary operations at the British war office. “Yet the Italian offensive,” he con- tinued, “was only made possible by Athe thorough offensive work of the Anglo-French forces during the past few weeks. If we had not been keep- ___ine the Germans busy the Italians “" would not only have found an offen- sive impossible but would actually ‘have been faced by a crut Austro- ‘German attack.” Geneéral Maurice also had high .praise to accord for the work of the French during the past week, which « he said was far more important strate- egically than the map indicates., *“The British have been for the past week,” sald General Maurice, “in the midst of one of those lulls which are necessary in the development of long continued modern battless The pres- ent lull is exactly like the lull during 2 the battle of the Sommnie. The enemy’s communications during the past week are interesting as indicating the loss of morale and the nervousness of his troops, who repeatedly report 'the development of a British offensive in spots where we mnever made the slightest offensive move beyond the usual artillery work.” 4 Germans Attack French in Vain. Paris, May 24, -Noon.—German eounter attacks in the region of the Vauclerc plateau were repulsed last might with heavy losmses, according to an official statement issued by the war office this morning. Since May 1 the French have taken 8,600 prisoners in this district. The statement follows: “On the Vauclerc plateau at 8:30 o’clock last night am attack by the Germans, made after a violent bombardment, was checked immediately. The Ger- mans were driven back to the trenches whence they came after suffering heavy losses. Prisoners taken im this region in the opera- tions of May 22 belong to six regi- ments from four different divi- sions. Since May ‘1st 8,600 un- wounded Germans have been cap- tured by our troops between Soissons and Aubrive, “In the Champagne there was * rather active artillery fighting on the Montvilliers range. On the remainder of the front patrol en- eounterl and lntermlttom uul lery fighting occurred.” British Take Few FPrisonera London, May 24, 1:16 p. m.—"We during the might as a result of patrol encounters of Leverguler” says today’s war repm on operations along the secured a few prisoners e = (Continued on Eleventh Page.) Former Loul Man Dles of Fractured Skull in Hart- ford Hospital. Charles J. O’Connor of 85 Bucking- ham street, Hartford, for many years a resident of this city, died at 10:30 o'clock this morning in the Hartford hospital of a fractured skull. -He was found in an unconscious condition under the south side of the American hotel at 1:30 o'clock, Evidence indi- cates that the deceased was set upon and beaten and robbed, for he was known to be in possession of a large sum of money, which was missing when his body was found. O'Connor was in this oity during the past few days, and called on & number of friendse. He was a machinist, employed by Colt's Patent Firearms company, where he was considered a skilled workman. Prior to locating in_the Capitol city he worked in several of the local factories and at one time held a position with the Sunloy Rule and Level company. He was twice married, hll first, ‘wife, who was Miss Rose McLaughlin, died s number of years ago, leaving two sons who survive. A few years ago he married a New Haven woman ‘who also survives him. T, W. O’Con- nor, James T. O’Connor and Mrs. John and Miss HEllen O’Connor of thig city and Mrs Willlam Hayes of Hartford are brothers and sisters. SAYS BRAZIL IS AT WAR Foreign Minister Pecana in Favor of mwflhlfi&hl’ofldfls asmnhnflom Rio Janeiro, l‘-y 24.—Foreign Min- ister Nilo Pecana, it was déclared in th.uundlotmlnmn. and according been vlflnflly iorcoa into & wtates of wir by circumstances. He sald that the torpedoing of the Braszilian steamer Tijuca did not essentially modify the situation created by the destruction of the Parana. Senor Pecana sald that, in regard to co-operation between Braszil and the United States, the gov- ernment should devote its entire at- tention to military and naval organisa- tion, especially with respect to col- laborating With the United States in the policing of the South Atlantic and should prepare for any eventuality. After the meeting of the council Senor Pecana was asked as to the possibility of Braszil declaring war on Germany- The minister replied: “Bragi] declares war on nobody. She detend.l herself. It is Germany that sqnor Pecana will chamber of deputies and the senate today’ the result of the inquiry into the sinking of thé Tijuca. He will also furnish detalls of the diplomatic changes regarding the international situation. The comments of the newspapers indicate a hardening of public opinion on the necessity of declaring war against Germany as a step to effect ‘the solidarity of Brasillan policy with that of the United States. OFF FOR FRANCE Howard Humason and William Lamb Leave Here Today En Route to the Battle Front to Drive Ambulances, Howard Humason of Grove Hill and Willlam Lamb of Park Place left this morning for New York, to make final preparations for embarking ‘for France Saturday to enter the war ser- vice, Both young men will drive am- bulances for the American Ambulance corps at the front. . Mr, Lamb will artve the car donated by the Misses Parsons of Bnfleld on which the words “From Bafield, for Liberty and Hu- manity,” will be engraved. He is the son of Superintendent Joseph F. Lamb of Landers, Frary & Clark company and until recently a nudqnt in Syra- cuse Ublvemty . Humason will be in charge of tho ur donated by President Charles F. Smith of Landers, Frary & Clark, | with two others given by local citi- zens a short time ago. He is the son of Lawrence Humason of Grove Hill and has held a responsible position in the office of Landers, Frary & Clark. The spirit manifested by the young men is appreciated and on their de- parture today words of good luck and God speed rang out as the train left the depot, bearing them away on their perilous trip. : STORMS ON GREAT LAKES. Duluth, Minn, May 24.—Lake shipping today faced the probability of another tieup. Storms are raging near the S8oo. It is feared that un- fvorable winds will hold the ice blockade at Duluth and Superfor in- definitely. | Lrotishiie o Herbert. O. Hoover Takes Office Today —Senate Discusses Increasing Pro- duction of Food—House Takes Up Bill to Prevent Hoarding. - Washington, May 24.—Another month probably will be required for éongress to complete the war tax bill, although the house passed it last night. It was indicated today that the senate will make 80 many changes in'the measure as to almost effect a re-drafting. Ag passed by the house, 320 to 76, after two weeks' debate, the bill as originally drawn to raise $1,800,000,- 000 was changed essentially only in these four ways: Surtaxes on in- comes above '$40,000 were raised about 25 per cent.; slight reductions were made in the proposed second class mail raise; provision for a five per cent. tax on all advertising, ex- cept newspaper and periodical was eliminated, and print paper and pulp, gold, silver and a few other articles were exéempted from the proposed tariff of ten per cent. on goods not admitted free. / Food legislation was before hoth ho\uu of congress today. The sen- ate had under consideration the ad- ministration bill to increase the pro- duction. of food and expected to dis- cuss it continuously until passage. ‘The house took up the second admin~ istration measure providing for cr-: tion of a food administrator, preven- tion of hoarding and price fixing. Herbert 'C. Hoover, who has been chosen by President Wilson as food administrator under the pending les- islation, was installed in his new offi- ces here today and soon will name as- sistants ‘who are expected to work ‘without pay. PAGE GREETS ENGINEERS, American Contingent Also has Lanch-: eon With Earl of Derby. London, May 24.—The engineers from the American nrmy who have d_in Eu’ll-nd & ar and. meries ¢f confer-. ences with war ofllce officials in regar to their various specialties. They were entertained at luncheon by the Earl of Derby. A number of additional officers and hospital units have arrived, and nurses especially of the Cleveland and Har- vard units, in- their blue uniforms and white arm bands marked with the insignia of the American Red Cross, already have become a familiar sight to the London public. More than 1,000 persons belonging to the American army, are now in Breat Britain. WANT TO FIGHT GERMANS Officers and Men of Russian Garrison at Sebastopol Anxious to See Serv- ice on Riga Front. Sebastopol, via London, May 24, 9:56 a. m.—The officers and men of the local garrison have unanimously requested that they be sent' to the Riga front to fight the' Germans. Their action is in response to the speech of Minister of War Kerensky and the appeal to the councij of sol- diers’ and workmen’s delegates. TARNOWSKI REACHES BERLIN. Copenhagen, via London, May 24, 9:30 a. m.—According to the Vos- sische Zeitung, Count Tarnowski Von Tarnow, recalled Austrian ambas sador to the United States, and Dr. Friederich Verdy du Vernols, dis- missed German minister to Cuba,. ar- rived in Berlin on Tuesday. APPOINTMENTS HELD UP. Owing to the large amount of work entailed in compiling a list of June §, registrars, Mayor Quigley was pre- vented today from making his ap- pointments to the fire and police boards. He states that he will prob- ably make known his selections to- morrow. CRUSHED IN TURNTABLE. New Haven, May 24.—Nicholas Chonica, a workman employed on the new turntable in the Cedar Hill yards of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, was crushed to death in the contrivance today. Henry Cobb, another workman, was injured but not seriously. NO MORE “BEAN BALL.” Chicago, May 24.—The dangerous and highly unsportsmanlike ‘“bean ball” was legislated out of existence by the national commission. It is a ball thrown directly at the bats- man’s head to shake his nerves. Pitchers proved guilty will be ex- pelled from the organization. JUNE 5 AOLIDAY IN OHIO. Columbus, May 24—In a proclama- tion issued today Governor Cox sets aside June 5 as a holiday in Ohio. The day is designated by the gov- ernor as ‘“the call to the colors” day. Regismtion Board Serve “ Olty and . Nation on Hll- ttary Registation Day—Few Are Exempt from Registration. Mayor.George A. Quigley, appointed by Governor Holcomb as the chief hes“devoted the entire day to getting the registration machinery into work- number of deputy registrars for each tire plan of enrolling all New Britain & men between the ages of twenty-one. Ppleted. ' The mayor his appointed as the of- the following men, ‘himself as chair- man by virtue of his offics: A. F. Cor- ‘Watson, representing the third, first and fifth wards respectively, ‘and Dr. Steven Robb, representing the sixth fourth and second wards respectively. per- vision of the registering of 'all men of required military age and they will be who will have actual charge of filling out the registration blanks.. The reclmtl‘m -places, will prob- ably be in the regular ward -polling ance between the hours-of 7 a. m. and 9.p. m. The volunteer registrars will pear and in each ward there will be & sufficient number of men to handle Men in m Ward Will Be A“ 'n registration officer for New Britain, ing order. e has appointed a large ward and within a few days the en- and thirty-one years will be com- ficlal registration board of this city bin, Dr. T. E. Reeks and 'James J. D. W, O'Connell,' J,"W. Allen' and This board .will have general su; assisted by scores of registering clerks May Register at Polls. places and clerks will be in attend- Aill out cards for the men as they ap- the applicants. There will also be in- '] terpreters in each ward. The law pro- vides a umuy of one year in prison for failure to register on June 5 and people out of the city must register by mail.. Those who are {ll must also be registered by some . responsible panty. - According to. the best inform- ation obtainable at present lny man OW -5 must. register in order to escape punishment. An aliens as well as all married men between the proper ages must register as must all others who are not at that time in active military or naval service of the United States:. This last statement is taken to include all officers and enlisted men of the regular army, the navy, the marine corps, and the . National Guard and Naval Militia while in-the, service of the federal government: also men in the officers’ reserve .corps, and enlisted men in:the reserve corps while ‘in active service.. - As soon as each man is registered. he will be given:a ticket: crediting him with performing this'act. It will be best for all men to carry these cidrds with them for they will be lia- ble' to be called upon anytime and anywhere to show the card being unable to do so'will be held by 'the :‘he authorme- pending . ln investiga- on, Voluntcer Workers Needed. Following is the list of registrars on whom Mayor Quigley will call to act as ‘volunteer registering clerks on June 5. It :will be absolutely neces-. sary to have/fully as many men pres- ent as have been chosen and in mak- selections the. mayor has tried to.name men who would. not loss their day's pay by devoting a day to.this work. He has named many clerks who. are on a salary basis, believing that their employes will be willing to let them off for'a day to do this patriotic work. In case any men refuse there are not enough volunteer clerks to handle the situation men will have to .be +hired at the rate of $4 per day, but the mayor is making a special plea to the patriotiem of New Britain men to do this work voluntarily so that the registration in New B: cost the city, state or nation a dollar. The deputy registrars follow: Edward Pratt, 7 Trinity St., John E. Curtin, 23 Trinity 8t., George B A. Baker, 11 Greenwood St., .Harry A. Emmett, 114 Wallace' 8t;, Henry Hoar, 687 Arch St., Charles E. Rus- sell,” 697 Arch St., Howard' A. Rus- gell, 697 Arch St. Oliver I. Davis, 1 Monroe St.,, Clarence Seeley, 92 Hart St., Howard L. Platt, 388 Hart 8t., George Lusk, 46 Roberts St., Harry E. Scheuy, 71 Winthrop St., Benjamin Thompson, 55 Trinity St, Melvin G. Poronto, 79 Winthrop B8t., Harold Shepard, Buell St., Henry G- Linton, 174 Hart St, James Cochrane, 72 Columbia St., Richard Covert, Edson St., E. F. Hull, Parkmore St. Second Ward District. M. 1. Jester, 627 Stanley St, A. N. Rutherford, 620 Stanley St., Harold (Continued on Eleventh Page.) WEATHER. Hartford, May 24.—For Hartford and ty: .Gen- erally fair tonight and Friday. ( will not { {RAILROADS URGED T0 SELL BONDS TO MEN Head of New York Central Writes to All Presi- dents, New. York, May 24.—Alfred H. Smith, president of the New York Central railroad, and chairman of the rallroad “Liberty Loan” committee, has sent an application to the presi- dents of all railroads in the country, it was learned today, urging them lto co-operate with their -employes in aiding the latter to ‘buy “Liberty Loan” bonds. Each letter contained a form of announcement to the em- ployes, with suggestions as to how best they can subscribe. Subscriptions already received have reached such a vast total and ' they are coming into banks and other agencies in such a steady stream that predictions were made in the financial district, today that the “Liberty Loan” | would be popularly over-subscribed. However, there was no diminution here- today in the campaign for sub- scriptions. Authorization was expected today from Washington for the New York Federal Reserve bank to issue partici- pation certificates in amounts of $10. These certificates will be distributed among employers who have under- taken to use them in paying salaries. They will circulate as currency in al- most same way that the federal reserve notes circulate. They will not beat interest, but when a purchaser has acoumulated five of them they may be converted at .the federal re- serve bank into a $50 bond. While definite figures are not avail- able as to whether New York State has reached in actual subscriptions the minimum cof $555,000,000 set by the treasury department, ,financiers of the New York Federal Reserve dis- trict will aggregate . $1,000,000,000- Boston, May 24.—State Treasurer Charles L- Burrill, who is a member of the New England “Liberty Loan" committee, has written to the super- year, lnsmd of the customary donations of pictures or statuary, give each school a $50 “Liberty Loan” bond. Ho suggests that the bond be hung on the walls of the school. Chicago, May ‘' 24.—Five hundred bond salesmen today began a sys- tematic. campaign to push the saie of “Liberty Loan” bonds. The entire 'downtown. district has been divided 'into sections and to each section a ! squad. of ' salesmen . was sent, each squad being in eharge of a captain. . ' Hartford, May. 24.—The federal re- serve board in Boston has appointed Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley and Mrs. Richard M. Bissell of this city to head a Woman’'s Liberty Loan committee for Connecticut. Mrs. Bulkeley is named as chairman and Mrs. Bissell as gcting chairman. They are to ap point a general committee of women for the -state which will form tha organization. The governor of the Federal Reserve bank in Boston has written to heads of the various wom- en's organizations throughout the state asking them to serve on a gen- eral committee with Mrs. Bulkeley and Mrs. Bissell at the head. Mrs. Bissell said today it was in- tended through the women'’s organiza- tions to get the news of the import- ‘ance of the loan before the women of the state, and that chairmen would be appointed in several towns. In every case the women’s committee will co- operate with the members of the committee.. Sub-committees of the federal reserve speakers bureau have been appointed as follows: Waterbury, Robert F. Griggs: Middletown, Kent Hubbard; New London, Wm. Reeves; New Haven, W. B. Ely; Tol- land County. Colonel W. H. Hall ot “NEW HAVEN" HITS 38 Railroad Stock Furnishos Climax to Lopg Perlod of Weakness by Sink- ing to Lowest Level in History. New York, May 24.—Shares of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, which have been weak in the stock market for some time, to- day fell to the new low record of 33. { MAY STRIKE ON SO. PACIFIC. Los Angeles, May 24.—Ballots set- ting forth . nine grievances agalnst the Southern Pacific company and asking a vote on a strike were re- , ceivéd here today by members of the four brotherhoods of rallway train- men employed by the company. None of the grievances involves hours of labor or wages, it was said. BLAZE ABOARD OCKENFELS. Boston, May 24.—Fire of unex- plained origin caused slight damage in the afterhold of the seized German steamer .Oskentels, at a dock in the East Boston district, early today. Ver- non Harris, a timekeeper sleeping on board was burned about the head in trying to 'extinguish the flames. today ‘predicted that the subscriptions. AIRSHIPS RAID ENGLAND Four or Five German Machines Fly Bombs, Bnt Cause Little Damage. London, May 24, 12:05 a. m.—Four or five German airships raided the Eastern counties of England last night, according to an official state- ment issued this morning. The air- ships dropped bombs and escaped although pursued. The official statement says: ‘Four or five hostile arships approached east night. a-thick bank of rain clouds made ob- servation difficult- 2 “Four aifships appear to have pen- etrated inland into the Eastern coun- ties. They followed parallel courses and dropped & number of bombs in country -districts apparently being un- able to 'm their position. The raiders pursued by our airplanes but the thick clouds enabled them to make good their escape. One man was killed in & Norfolk village. The material damage is believed to be Conference Vofieu Not to Participate in Congress Oalled by Engiand Ex- wvmmomm Dublin, May 34, 2:40 p. m.—The Sinn ‘Fein conference today '-unani- mously resolved not to participate in a conference ,“called by ‘the English government to settle the Irish ques- tion”. until: the following conditions are fulfilled: First:—That the terms referring the question to the conference leave it free to decree the wmplou inde- pendence of Ireland. Second:—That the Ewuh govern- ment publicly pledge itself’ to the. United States .and 'the powers of Europe to ratify the decision of a majority of the conference. Third:—That the convention con- sist of none but persons ly elected by the adult suffrage of Ireland. Fourt! That prioner - of - war treatment accorded the Irish prisoners arrested during the recent Tevolution. MUST RESTORE BELGIUM Serbis, Montenegro and Rumania Must Also Be Returned by Ger- ¥, According to Bulgar Socialist. stockholm. May - 24, via London, 6. p. ' m.—The restoration of Bel-, gln , Serbia, Montenegro and Ru- | manta was demanded by the ' Bal- garian Soclalist ‘delegates in a con- | ference with the Dutch and:Scandi- I navian committee. They also ' de-, clared in favor of a national reunion of Bulgarians as a step to give per- manent tranquility to the Balkans. The - Bulgarian delegates . further | declared that the right to settle their own affairs should be extended to all’ peoples, such as. the :Armenians and Poles. They expressed the hope that the problem of Alsace-Lorraine be settled on the lines. The convocation of a general socialist conference was also advocated. QUBEN RANAVALONA DEAD Former Ruler of Madagascar Passes Away in Exile in Algiers—Joffre Won Spurs Against Her. Algiers, via Paris,’ May 24.—Former Queen Ranavalona of Madagascar is dead at her home here. Queen Ranavalona has been living in exile in Alglers since 1896 when. she was deposed by the French fol- lowing anti-Christian outbreaks in Madagascar. Queen Ranavalona suc- ceeded an aunt of the same name as ruler of Madagascar in July, 1883. The island was at that time a French protectorate but the native govern- ment was abolijshed by the French military suthorities after the uprising of 1896. It was during the French campaigns in Madagascar that Mar- shal Joffre laid the foundations of his military * reputation. .SHIPPAN POINT CASINO BURNS. Loss at Pleasure Resort Near Stam- 1s $5,000. Stamford, May 34.—A.. building on Shippan Point known as the Cagino and several bathing houses adjoining were burned early today. The loss is about $5,000, The owner is Leopold L. Barzsaght of New York city. The cause of the fire is not known. PASTOR LEAVES FOR ARMY. Concord, N. H.,, May 24.—Rev. James K. Romeyn, pastor of Penna- | cook District Baptist church, who has enlisted in the regular army, left to- day for Fort Slocum, New York, u der an indefinite leave of absence granted by his congregation. The church refused last night to accept his resignation, England shortly before midnight last |- The weather was overcast and |’ Transylvania To doed in Mediter an Off French-Ital Coast on May 4. WAS FORMERLY IN . AMERICAN SERV: I‘nwmw*- Was on May 7, llll, tania Was Destroyed vtumots-mui ping. Escapes Unwl‘ London, May 324—The transport' Transylvania was: on May 4 with the loss of 41! The Transylvania was m the Mediterrahiean. The following offictal ' was given out téday: . “The British transport with troops qboil'a, was the Mediterranean on May ing in the tallowlm 1osses: and 378 of other' ranks; ship’s captain and one om”f men of the crew.” - Survivors Landed in’ 1t New York, May 24.—The line steamship sunk’ in the Mediterranesn - French-Italian coast it b here today. The survivo "(fig it is not known fiQn—M : s;vonl. Italy, by rvesc they remained until May 12, ¢a# by the populace ‘and ad " by Red Cross authorities. left Savona on another vi unnamed destination. thousands of persons assembied shore and cheered ‘them. Bruell, who Hved in | manded the Transylvi went dnwn, NS A l ln whe May 7, 1915. Just as she to sail from Néw York ' sengers Captain John commandlng, was. given the tion of the Lusitania’s l!:r. sel left ostensibly for Captain Black landed his safely at Greenock, Scotland. o T In Government' Service m’ /The 'Transylvania, an . steamship of 14,318, tons been in the service ie Ma sailings were, cancelled. . been no recent reports of h ments. When she was first over by the British go was engaged: in tunlporung Gallipoli. The Transylvania was bullt § especially ' for passenger tween New. York and M ) -ports. She was 548 feet I accommodations ‘for, 2,450 Sinking of French- Paris, May 24.—It is off 1o nounced that the French' tay with 344 passengers, | doed on Aprfl 16 with & lives. The steamer sank heavy sea but the prompe: odical manner in which ‘were launched saved the: those on board. Captain down with the ship. X tons and was built in 1908, - owned in Marseilles. Italian flxlnl w Un 3 Roms, via Paris, May 24.—No: fan Mtéatners were sunk by rines during the week ending One was attacked by gunfire tained some damage. Only twe ing ships, both under 300 tons,* lost during the same period. During the week 460 ships, senting 476,000 tons, entered ports and 387,000 of 118.000 te During the week endut (4 two Ttallan steamers, under 1, each, 'and seven small 1 were - sunk. Bome nsmu. boa also lost. wmmmnm (il Buenos Aires, May 23.—A @ wireless station has been in here and is expected to be in o] tion’ in ‘a few days. Some of newspapers demand that uu of | plant be forbidden. RED CROSS RELIEF ¥FUND, ‘Washington,, May 24.—The Red Cross wi council began first conference here today, maki plans for the $100,000,000 war fund. The hundred million fund, under chalrman Davison' is to be used not only for R relief for Americans but destitute in the foreign: whatever thelr uum