New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 8, 1918, Page 1

x Is no change in the situatior Copenhagen.. There HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERALD HERALD “ADS” NiEA - BETTER BUSINE = — PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, WEDN SDAY, MAY 8, 1918. —TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED 18 AUSTRALIANS HIT ENEMY HARD BLOW - ON AMIENS FRONT Bite Into German Lines 300 Yards | on 600 Yard Front Near Sailly e Sec INCREASED ARTILLERY ACTIVITY IN FLANDERS Minor Operations Result in Forward Push by British® Between Somme and Ancre Rivers Near .\miens— Premier Clemenceau Visits Ameri- can Troops in Toul Scctor and Praisc Their Efforts, With the British army in rance, May 8 (By the Associated Press.)— :l'hc Australians last night made an her advance, pushing forward theiv lines 500 yards along a front of 600 yards near 1y lo on the 1or east of Amiens. They back the Germans 300 vy a front of 500 yar west court, just above Sailly lc ywithstanding a heavy bar mans were unable to advance. rds along of Morl Sec. Not- ge the Ger- prevent their British Advance Lincs. London, May S.—Successful operations last night resulted in the advance of the British lines a short distance in the Amiens sector hetween the Somme and Ancre rivers, the wai office announced today Tncreased activity was developed. by the hostile artillery early this morning on the Flanders front between Meterers and Kemmel. minor Artillery Battle on Avre. Paris, May S.—Heavy artillery fighting occurred last night on both sides of the Avre river, southeast Amiens, the war office announces. Clemenceau Visits Amcricans. With the American army in Picardy, May 6 (By the Associated Press. The drtillery fighting continies. along the sector held on the American troops on the Picardy fr There the and fine showa Clemenceau visited erday afternoon ited them on the ing they have made. The premier i and kitchens and and men. ALLIES FINANCIAL NEEDS 5 Premier America congratu billets officers the talked with America to Make Loans Direct to Co- Belligerents Instcad of Through Great Britain, Washington, the future lies w day by Ame: 0 May 8.—aA financial needs presented to the tr scar T. Croshy, pre member report of the A sury to ident and allied on of the inter council on finances and purchases on s return from Kurope where he has been since last September. Mr. Crosby will ist in wor out plan of extending greater credits dircct to France, Ttaly and other co-belligerents instead of through Great Britain. This will Te- lieve Great Britain from borrowing from the United S approximately their loans to the allies, KAISER HURRIES HOME Wilhelm Returns to Potsdam On Ac- count of Crisis Resulting From De- feat of Suffrage Reform. Berne, Switzer peror William h 1, May returned to Pots- dam owing to the political crisis re- sulting from the rejection of suffrage reform by the Prussian diet. Count von Hertling, the imperial chancellor "has summoned to Potsdam to report the situation. ANARCHY IN-UKRAINE Incident of < m - been on Attempt to Kill Premier Uprising Following Overthrow of Government By German Forces. London, May 8.—Anarchy spread- ing throughout the Ukraine as’a Te- sult of the German action in over- throwing the government ‘and replac- ing it with another one, according {o an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from have been riots at s al places ana during a serious putbreak in Kiev large number of persons were killed. An attempt was made to kill the Ukrainan premier. eV, REJECTED AFTER 12 YEARS. —With returns from counted James C. 12 years mayvor of Omaha, has failed of re-election the city commission. His only chance £ election now lies with the vote of soldiers on duty throughout the state. Dahlman is 1,000 votes behind the low Omaha, M every precinct Dahlman, for , aan on the commission, of ng | to ! RMEN IN GRIEF AT 105§ OF HALL n Unknown to Comrades SEEN FALLING ON MAY 3 Novel Mancuver Executed by Ger- man Fatal to Yankee Flyer— | | Pagny sur Mosclic by Hun Trick. With theAme May 7 (By the an Army in France, ociated Press.)— “Jimmy" (James Norman) Hall i | #ene and the whole American air !s ce is mournir h lo: All are { wondering whethe he was killed or | eble to bring his machine safely to { earth after his battle over Pagny sur | Moselle. Cantain Hall was popular | throughout the army and had won { cdmiration Dby his daring, coolness | and skill in handling his machine. | His fiying companions all are cer- tain he would have knocked out his opponent had it not been for a ma- unheard of so far as Ameri- nd Trench pilots in this section ance are concerned. | After a thrilling battle with enemy i airplanes ten miles north of Pont-a- et Mousson, Captain Hail made a spiral | dive for the earth and was last seen close to the ground apparently trying to land. His subsequent fate is un- known. Captain Hall, with two others, w: patrolling on May 2 between St. Mi- i‘:lul and Pont-a-Mousson. When they were over Pagny sur Moselle, four cnemy Albatross airplanes, with black and white stripes, seen. Caught in Shower of Lead. The Americans attacked, Captain Hall singling out one of the enemy and driving him downward while fir. ing with his machire gun. The pair made a spiral dive from 6,000 metres to 4,000, when the German suddenly i reversed his machiné and started to s In a quick turn he poured a deadly stream of machine gun bul- iets in the bottom of Hall's machine. ! Cay n Hall promptly came out of | the s=piral and made dive for the | earth. He was last secn attempting 1o complete this maneuver| In the meantime the enemy ma- chines that the other Americans en- rvged dropped toward the ground. It i unknown what | but two of them apparently were in distress. No credit for victory | given the Americans becau offi verification of the destruction of enemy was impossible. Captain Hall's machine had phinted on its side the fi American a ne ins on the battle line. of a hat in the showing a striped i usually pictured on Uncle rounded by a golden ring. Tt is believed the Germans sent some of their best flyers to scetor to attempt to annihilate American flying force. C. OF C. DINNER TONIGHT Event Arranged at the werd It was in ring sign, high hat Sam, sur- ar form have this the Elks' Club—Members Wi Secretary. Allen Walker, se | Goodwyn Rhett, president of the | tional Chamber of Commerce, Addison B. Colvin, of Glens Falls, N. Y.. will be the principal speakers at the membership dinner of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce at the Jlks club this evening. The luncheon will be served at 6:30 o'clock. Secre- | tary Sprague stated today that over | 160 tickets had been disposed of and that a few remained to be secured to- night at the club rooms. Mr. Walker will speak portunities for the Ame man at the close of the war Colvin will explain the war chest proposition. The dinner will afford many of the members an opportunity of meeting Secrets rague for the first time. Secretary meeting of ctary to E. a- on the op- n’ business and Mr. attended a Chamber of Commerce in the capitol yesterday fternoon. The members present viere unanimous in their approval of the proposed war chest and the mat- ill be definitely acted on at a r date by the State Council of Defense A committee from the local cham- ber will attend a meeting of those interested in the home gardening project before the State Council of Defense in Hartford at 2 o'clock to- morrow afternoon. At the meeting the betterment of the zardening plan, such as prevention of thieving, pests and the creating of added interest in the movement, will be discussed. OR FINLAND. Sprague the State i | | | | MONARCHY Adolph Frederick Candidate for Throne. May 8.—There seems little monarchy will be pro- vs a Stockholm and that the Duke Adolph derick of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, of the crown princess of Ger- ( many, will be king, ! A report of reaction has spread | throughout the country, it is added, and the Finnish constitution, which was the most democratic in HBurope, is to be remodelled on more or less autocratic lines, Duke Favored doubt that claimed in Finland, a to the Times candidate dis ch German Fr uncle | | ! | London, | i Fate of Popular American Captain ! Brought Down During Battle Over s | painted | happened to them | and | STUDENT DIVER DROWNS; 4 MORE BURNED TRYING TO RESUSCITATE VICTIM s Newport, R. I, May S.—A student diver was drowned and four enlisted men were injured here today when the gasoline |! supply on a navy launch was ig- ‘, nited. In the excitement, a fire || alarm was sounded from the || torpedo station, resulting in a dash of navy ambulances for the ation. The man drowned was Frederick Reif. He was prac- ticing diving under water pres- sure in a tank when the face plate of his helmet became loosened and fell off. e was auickly brought to the surface and an attempt. at resuscitation was made by his companians with oxygen. The tank ex- ploded, injuring four of the men. i The fire, which caused little || damage had no connection with the explosion, as the launch was a considerable distance from shore where the fire occurred. RABBI WISE JUST BACK FROM FRANCE | Prominent Orator, Here Tomorrow Night, Has Also Conversed With Elihu Root and Sir George Smith Rahbi Stephen A. Wise of the Frea Synagogue in New York, who is to ad- | dress an open meeting at the South | church tomorrow night, has just re- turned from a three months’ visit to | | | | ! | accident, | Minneapoli | Rosser, the | RABBI STEPHEN \\'l‘ France where he addressed thousandg of American soldl and obtained much interesting information about the war. He has lately been in con- ference with Elihu Root and Sir George Smith, the last named being the British representative. With this first hand information which he has thus obtained, coupled with his ins tense patriotism and brilliant oratory, Rabbi Wise's talk tomorrow night | should be an inspiring one. Rabhi Wise himself was born in one of the countries of the Central Powers and father lies buried in a little ceme- in Austria, but there is not a in the United States more pas than this famous Jewish clergyman and orator. Rev. Waren F. Cook will presida !m the meeting tomorrow evening and there will be music by the Universal chor The meeting is open to the public BERNSTORFF’'S CODE MADE INTO ENGLISH man triotic Secrets of Communication System De- ciphered by Attorney General Lewis at Albany and Given to Washington Albany, May 8.—The Von Bern- storff code, the means of communi- cation employed by the German for- cign office to keep in touch with Count Von Bernstorff, former German | ambassador to this country, while he was directing sabotage and other ac- tivities, has been deciphered, recon- structed and turned over to the fed- eral government by Attorney Gen. Lewis, it was announced today. This code was the same Hugo Schmidt, alleged paymaster of the German foreign office, attempted to destroy by burning the original copy in the furnace at a German club in New York cit Former German Ambassador to Ar- gentino Expected to Sail Tomorrow on Swedish Ship With Safe Conduct Buenos Aires, May 8.—Count von 'Luxburg, former German minister to Argentina, who was dismissed by that government last fall because of his notorious messages and other acti ties objectionable to Argentina, is fully able to sall for home. Because of ill health claimed for him and va- rious complications regarding tho ar- rangements of his safe conduct his | deprture has several times been post- | poned. It announced that the count, under an allled safe conduct, will sail tomorrow for Sweden on | mor | Harrison, | der C. Hipes, .| ton lboard the Swedish steamer Suecia. THIRTEEN KILLED ON FIELD OF HONOR Casualty List Gbfitaining (£ Names Cabled by Gen. Pershing Private Valentino D’Ambrosio of New Haven Slightly Wounded—Six Offi- cers Named, Three Dying in Battle —Three Among Missing. he casualty divided died of disease, 3: Washington, list contained 7 follows: Killed in action, 13 2; died of severely, 13; wounded slightly, 41; missing in action, 3. Six officers were named. Lieuts. Egbert Williams Beach, Piedmont, Cal.; Arthur R. Gaylord, Minneapolis, and Frank A. Hanf, Chelsea, Mass., were kijled in action. Lieuts. Julian M. Dowell, Washington, D. C., and John K. Grisard, Chicago, died of ac cident. ILieut. William H. Yordon, ew York, is missing in action. Licut. BEdgard B. Noland of Leesburg, Va., previously reported missing, is now reported in a hospital suffering from shell shock. The list follows: Killed in Action. Williams ~ Beach, Arthur R. ylord, ik S. Hanf, Chels Corporal Kenneth L. Dive Dun- man, Ind.; Privates Fred Buckley, Bayonne, N. J.; Michael J. Coughlin, Manchester, Mass.; John Deardosky, Hecla, Pa.; Troy E. Forest, Mam- moth Spri Gene G. Henson, Forn- felt, Mo.; John Linton, Habit §. Medawar, Mount Lebanon Sy William Phennig, Los Angele: rances P. Valleley, Pratt City, Ala. Dicd of Accident. Lieuts. Julian N. Bowell, Washing- ton; John K. Griswold, Chicago. Died of Disease. Privates Henry Cone La.; Timothy J. Shea 2 street, Fall Rive Greenville. Wounded Severely. N. Walker, vant, Balti- 12 North 17th Pottsville, Thomas R. St. Aubuert; Mo.: an Francisco; ry F. McPherson, Greenville; Miilard, Montpelie Broadw Chicago; Chicago; William Charles adelphia; David Wetka, Dean Zeller, Washburn, N. D. Wounded Slightly. S. Fretz, 411 ton, Pa.: Kelsio ati; Edward A Dennis R. Shir- Corporals Lowrey Tenn.; Rube Corporals D. Whit- Wagoner May 8.1 names wounded Lieuts. Piedmont. r, Crowvill Stewart Shields, Corporal Joseph Private: Joseph F. street, Heu- Clyde K. 3 David A. Jaroslay sShruto, Viti, Phil- Duiuth; C. aunders, Sergeants Henry Bushkill street, E W. Kellum, Cincin Lechnier, Cleveland ley, Edmond, Ky.: 7. Hagood, Oakdale, Kennan, T. Hagood, v, St Charles, 1lls.; Daniel D. McConnell, Kingstrec Privates Valentino D’Ambrosio, New Haven; Bryan Andrew Antoine, Ark.; Vinton H. Bowen, Baltimore; amuel D. Darmstadt, N Coffey, Burlington, N. D. Doyle, 41 North Eighth Gunnard Bricksor David J. Goerz, Lo Hagenson, Fontapella, Hadden, Ponca City ri: Topeka:; Gust E John Kurtolick, Wauseon, O.; Ray E. McClausland, Y. M. C. A., Lowell; joyd McDonald, Grafton; William Mason, Forney; John Micona, Coal de L. Noel, Warmersburg; Frank A. O'Brien, Baltimore; John Phillips, Grifiin, Ga.; Philip 1. Rat- ; i Sterling 0. Ric on, Haverford, Decoy, K la.; Homer B. aney C. Ha allas, Omaha Faston; 3 Pa.: Perry Shephard, Honry D. Stansbury, Baltimore; Wil- liam H. Stricker, Baltimore; Frank Watkins, Jr. Hillville; Vincent Whitehill, Corry, Pa.; Alfred A. Wol 203 South Third reet, Kast- on; John A. Youn, Baltimore; R P, Youn Johnsonburg; John Seel, Philadelphia. Missing in Wiiliam H. Privates Louls Action. New Akers, Phila- Gordon, Homer Sandler, Lieut. York city Norwood, Me.; delphia. Prisoner, previously reported ing: Sergeant Joseph Stonina, = Web- ster, Mass. Licut Edgar B. Noland, Leesburg, previously reported kiiled in action, now reported a patient in hospital suffering from shell shock. mis DEAD MAN “DRAFTED.” In the list of men called for service in the National Army in the draft contingent to leave on May 24, as published last evening was the name of Joseph Numes, 28 Church street. Numes was killed on the Berlin branch by a train, April KILLED BY LIGHTNING. Geneva, N. Y., May 8.—FEugene J1all, 40, a farmer, living at a nearby Vlllage, was struck by lightning and Filled while walking along an open field last night. WEATHE B Hartford, May 8—Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Fair cooler tonight; Thur: day fair. [— e Chicago; | Balti- | Alexan- | REMIER WILL RIP Washington, May 8.—Cities tion percentages of their Liberty laticen ment. Above 500,000 population: Between 250,000 and Between 100,000 and Between 50,000 and 25 The cities. 1910 census In was taken a first honors among cities of less Hartford Leads Nation in Percentage Contributed to Third Liberty Loan classification were announced today by Boston, 500,000: 0,000: 100,000: Hartford, Conn., 251 Between 25,000 and 50,000:Topeka, Ka 202 Hartford is the percentage leader of cities some cities final results are not known may be added to the honor list. There not been able to determine which should stand which made the highest subscrip- loan quota in their respective popu- the treasury depart- cent. 197. 186. per Washington, Birmingham, per cent. per cent. all clas classifying the and some cities so many claimants for that the treasury has firs in s the basis for were tran 50,000 Pari May 8.—Commemorating the American soldiers and sailors who have fallen in battle, La Cocarda, a patriotic soclety, plans to decorate the graves of all Americans buried France. Decoration markers known as War Crosses of the Dead will be placed over each grave. A Senator Poirrere today called on Ambassador in committee headed by WILL MARK GRAVES OF AMERICAN DEAD Sharp to make the preliminary ar- rangements. The ambassador thanked the committec and informed them he would discuss the plan with General Pershing. Markers now decorate the graves of French, British and Bglgian soldiers. The markers consist of a metal laurel leaf about six inches in diameter sur- rounding an American flag. They are to be supplied to units in the army and are to contain data regarding soldiers killed in France, { | | | STILL WAITING FOR STEELE TO RESIGN Mayor Quigley Says He Has Not Yet Received Reply to His Tetter Posted Last Wecl. As yet Police Commissioner How- ard M. Steele, whose resignation from the board was requested by Mayor G. A. Quigley last week, has not complied with the request and has apparently ignored the communi- | cation which asked that he sever his connections with the mayor’s official family. ) Asked this morning if Mr. Steele had resigned, Mayor Quigle; who was uncommunicative on the subject, simply stated that he has not yet re- ceived any letter from Mr. Steele. Since receiving this letter Mr. Steele has attended one meeting of the police commissioners. The mayor has stated, in connec- tion with other appointments, that he does not contemplate any changes in the personnel of the various boards and all present incumbents are to be | reappointed. CANCELS CONTRACTS FOR SHIP BUILDING Charles M. Schwab Announces New- ark Plant Will Work On Flat Basis. Washington, May 8.—The cost plus contract price of the Submarine Boat Co. at Newark for construction of 160 steel ships of 5,000 tons each has been cancelled, Charles M. Schwab, director of the Emergency Fleet Cor- poration today, told the senate com- merce committee in an investigation of the company’s work. New con- tracts were substituted on a flat basis of $960,000 for each ship. For the cost of construction of ships the board has requested an ap- propriation of $1,386,100,000 and for the purchasing and requisitioning of plants and material $652,000,000. Estimates submitted to congress to- day by the shipping board call for an appropriation of $2,223,835,000. ADMITS GOD HELPS. Kaiser Shares Credit for Victory in War “Forced Upon Us.” Amsterdam, May 8.— Emperor William repllied to Chan- cellor von Hertling’s congraulations on conclusion of peace between Ru- mania and Germany as follov “Phe termination of the state war in the east fills me also proud joy and gratitude. Thanks to God's gracious help the German people, with never failing patriotism under brilliant military leadership and with assistance of strong diplomacy, are fighting step step for a happy future. “I cannot but convey my thanks on this occasion to you and also to vour collaborators. God will help us to pass through the struggle which the hostile attitude of the powers still under arms against us has forced us to continue and conclude.” OLD CLOTHES! OLD CLOTHES ! Amsterdam, May 8.—The city of Berlin has been ordered to produce 40,000 complete second hand sudty far war workers principally those en- gaged in railway and farming work. | 1t is to be a voluntary surrender against a small payment but warning is given if the clothes are not forth- coming they will be taken This applies to persons whose social position warrants the supposition that | their wardrobes are well stocked, Berlin, Via of with } by force. | TAKES HIS HAT OFF TO THE INFANTRYMEN Gardner C. Weld Describes Heroism of Wounded Under Fire in Front Line. Corporal Gardner C. Weld of the 101st Machine Gun Battalion takes his hat off to the American infantrymen. He has seen infantry wounded and has seen them in actual combat with the enemy. And he has seen tha wounded empty their rifles at the enemy before retiring for treatment. In a letter received today, Corporaj ‘Weld writes: “Just had a big interruption as we had to go up into the trenches again. Some war this time. We only had to walk through the trenches for five hours to get to our positions and the shells flew thick and fast but luck was with us and we got in fely. Sure will say we spent several un- pleasant days. Very little sleep and no place to sleep and you can tell the world we were all glad when we moved back a little way with a chance to sleep and get eat: And eats we sure had—fine meats, bread, swell coffee, doughnuts, pancak: and ap- ple sauce. It was a little bit of par: dise, I'll say. Well, I don’t think any- one was sorry when the orders came to dig out and go back to the base. “But I'm here to state that you have got to hand it to the American infan- try, especially the companies we were with. They are wonders. Just imagine a couple of wounded men walking back from the front lines to the receiving station and before going in to get treatment stopping to unload their rifles. That's some of the stuff our infantry boys have got. My hat's off to them every time.” COURT-MARTIAL NAMED First Case May Be That of Brig. Gen. Donnelly of Missouri for Conduct Unbecoming Officer. Washington, Mav ccurt-martial composed of three ma- jor generals and five brigadier gen- erals was named today to ass Governor’s Island tomorrow the trial of ‘“such persons as may be Lrought before it. It is assumed the case that nec ted the crea- tion of the court is thatof Brig. Gen. Arthur Donnelly of the Missouri Na- tional Guard charged with conduct unbecoming an officer. The court is headed by Major Gen. Franklin Bell general at SON OF REVOLUTION DEAD. Nelson Moore's Father Fought for Washington at Age of 15. Omaha, May 8.—Nelson Moore, lieved to have been the I ctual Son of the American Revolution, is dead at the age of S1. His father at the age of 15 fousht in the Con- tinental army and was a member of Washington’s command at Valley Moore was born at Vernon, Oneida v York. be- ARRIVE OVERSEAS, Harry Powell of Maple street, who Jeft New Britain a few weeks ago with a National Army increment, has { arrived safely overseas, according to | a message received here today. Charles { Corrigan of Pleasant street ana Wil- liam Glover of Harrison strect are | also overseas v ame regiment. CRUDE RUBBE 5 Washington, May 8.—Carrying out its announced intention of placing crude rubber on the list of restricted imports the war trade board today issued regulations holding imports to the United States to a basis of 100,000 tons -annually, CRICTION! t OFF LID IN REPLY TO GEN. MAURIC Lloyd George Prepa ed to Reveal Milita Facts Heretofo Guarded as Secrets TEST IN COMMONS COMES TOMORRG Cabinet Summons Supporters as wark Against Anti-Government H olution to he Moved by Ex-Pren Asquith—Maurice Charged Minis With Making Public of Facts. Misstatem London, May $.—The governm has issued a summons to its suppos requesting their attendance in house of commons on Thursday wi Mr. Asquith will move a resolu Which, if carried, will be a vote censure of the govérnment. A divig is absolutely certain, says the call Accorpind to the press associa; the proposal to refer the Maurice fair to two judges may be regarded withdrawn, as the suggestion did appeal to the members of the ha and its rejection by Mr Asquith his followers renders it worthless. On the other hand, it is added is doubtful whether any other fd of inquiry will be held and it is I the premier will give the house fullest possible information consis Wwith public safety citing figures proof of his statement of the rela strength of the army in January, 18 and January, 1918. As regards off matters involved in the statemenf General Maurice, it is understood an explanation consistent with b versions will be made. As a consequence of the polif situation brought about by Gen. M rice’s letter the premier, accord to the lobby correspondent of Daily Telegraph, considers it unavd able to disclose facts which have b withheld up to this time for milit} reasons. The premier, it adds, ready to give facts and figures wi the Asquith motion on Thurs| comes up. The action of Gen. Maurice, for chief director of military operati at tho war office, in impugning veracity of ministers of the gove ment has created a most serious litical situation and one of vital sequences to the cabinet, accord) to views expre by several of. morning papers, Thursday's debate, the Da graph thinks, will be the the government has face. The paper is the ministers acted in faith when they made which Gen. Maurice believes they merely repeated inf mation supplied by their military i "his paper believes the col complete confidence in nment but adds: “There is no doubt that the op sition led by Mr. Asquith regards time ripe to accept the responsib of office. It is for the hous % d mons to choose. The altdrnai exclusively ry sed y T most se been forced! a perfect the statem contradicts government would he radical one.” The Maurice Letter. The letter of General Mauyjige written to the morning paf charged Bonar Law and Prem Lloyd George with having made uf statements in the house of comm with reference to military matH and said they were the latest im series made by the government parliament. General Maurice Law, while answering questions the house of commons on April rid the tension of the Briy front in nce was not dealt the Versailles war council and erts that the chancelior of the chequer’s statement is incorrect. declares: 5 at Versailles wif the question decided by council to it had heen ferred.” General Maurice Premier Lloyd April 9 that recalls that Bol was was which then traverses assertion the British army Fiance was considerably stronger nuary 1, 1918, than it was on 1, 1917, adding: Chat statement implies Haig's fighting strength on the of the battle beginning March had not been diminished.. That® rot correct. General Maurice also denies truth of Premier Lloyd George's sertion that there was only one wi division in Mesopotamia and three white divisions in Bgypt Palestine. The former operations forc charge that he tary conspiracy, and says he ha the least desire to the g0 ment in the hands of soldiers. “My reasons for taking t step of writing this letf vs, “are that the statémen ferred to are known by a large ber of soldiers to be incorree this knowledge is breeding sug trust of the government as e of mil talls the pol engaged in a director see (Continued On Bleventh