New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 26, 1918, Page 1

- TS EW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN, .CONNECTICUT, \WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1918. —TEN PAGES. PRICE THREE CEN ESTABLISHED 1876. HERTLING OFFENDED IS MUM ON PEACE, . feels Abused Because Civilized * World Considers Him Expert Liar ATAGES ‘CRY BABY' ACT ;In\pr'rlal GernTan Chum_wuor Believes Himself Misunderstood and Refuses to Disclose Present Views On Ces- 4 sation of Hostilitics, fi—There will be President for 3 Amsterdam, June Jno fur Wi general peacc by Count ven Hertling, the imperial Geiman chancellor. This announcement was made by the chan- cellor in the Reichstag in the debate of Foreign Secretary on’s four principles as a b aftor the speec wvon Kuehlmann. Proposal of a league #f nations afier the war is not looked on with favor by Count von Hertling, league who intimated that such a rnght make it uncomfortable for Ger- many. “I originally no intention of taking part in this debate,” said the chancellor. “The reasons for my con- tempt and reserve are obvious, name- iy, the experiences I have had to- gether with my predecessors’ remarks in previous speeches. “If we spoke our willingness peace that was regarded as a tom of weakness and our immediately impending collayse. By others it was interpreted as crafty tr “Did we speak on the of our unshakeable will to defend ourselves in a war of congue criminally thrust upon us, it v it was the voice of German mili to which even the leading statesmen “must submit willy-nill “1 went a step further on Febru- | ary 24 and expre stated my atti- tude toward the message of President vilson in which he discussed his four points and gave, in principle, my sent to them. I suid these four points of President Wilson might possibl form the basis of a general world peace. No utterance President Jvilson whatever followed this, so that there is no object in spinning any further the threads there starte “There 1s still less object r statements which have since reached us, especially from Ame These statemonts, indced made it really clear what is to be understood from & peace Jeague of peoples or a league of peo- ples for the maintenance of freedom 1d justice. “Our opponents made it clear they would be the kernel of this league of \d that it would in this way not be difficult to isolate the un- favorable upward striving of Germany and by economic strangulation to e: tinguish her vital breath. T consid- ered it, as against this, quite proper that the foreign secretary make a statement on the details of our politi- | cal position in the east from Finland to the Black sea, and in my opinion he fulfilled the task thoroughly. “On the other hand”, continued the chancellor, “some of his statements were given a more or less unfriendly Xeception in wide cirlcles The chancellor said he would not go Into the question of the responsibility for the wa “The are already testimonies that Germany was not to blame” he added. “T feel obliged to clear away the misunderstanding which, it seems, we obtained in the interpretation of the ‘ gecond part of the state secretary's statement”, he continued. “The tend- ency of these utterances of the state secretary was purely to ascribe the re- sponsibility for the continuation and Immeasurable prolongation of this terrible war to the enemy powers en- tirely in the sense T had indicated -on February 24. for it goes without say- Ing that there can be no question of lessening our energetic defense or our will, or of shaking our confldence in 1 cor other hand, of after peoples victory. . “No. as before, the ruier of the em- pire, the princess and the peoples stand closely and confidently together. They trust in_ our incomparable troops, our incomparable army lead- ers a ited people which are unshake inding together, and we may hope that the Almighty, who bitherto has helped us and led us from victory to victory, will reward this faithful German pe ple.” The emperor's announcement made after Food Minister Paul reviewed the food conditions. Premier von Seydler proposed as . successor Herr Bahnhaus, consid- him a man who will be able on a majority in parliament % the tra; n period. Jsmperor Charles thereupon invited flerr Bahnhaus to begin negntiauox?s with the various parties on the basis of the convocation of the chamber, tricted program for its pro- was had [ g to, rely du with a re: cecdin; 5 The coun discussed the question of further measures asainst S‘l.'n c disturbers and examined the militar; gituation, the advices add INDERS RESIGNATION. \ DiISLANO Wachingion off 26.— edevic polano has Wilson resiguation as member of the fed- Juae ed President OUT 0 With the American Army in France, June 26 (By the Associated Press.) American troops on the Marne front in the Belleau Wood sector. The Americans made an irresistible rush for the complete clearing of the wood, which it was discovered yesterday the Germans were still occupying a small strip of the underbrush. The attack was preceded a 13 hour bombardment from the American artillery. German prisoners taken pay tribute to the brilliant dash of the Americans, ring the men in the assaulting party fought like demons. The Germans were virtually cleared out of Belleau Wood al days ago, but the discovery was made yesterday that under cover of darkness they had in by dec again attacked the Germans last night | YANKEES SMASH HUNS F BELLEAU WO0OD huge | { planted machine guns behind { houlders, in sunken roadways, in shell hoes and in trees in a narrow area on the edge of the wood. Jt was most difficult to get at them in these positions, and some flerce hand-to- hand fighting occurred during the night while the ring process was being carried out. Itakians Consolidate Gains. Rome, June 26.—Italian troops on the southern part of the Piave front { have not only completely re-occupied { the Capo Sile bridgehead, but have ex- | tended it and held the gain against | Austrian counter attacks. | sion was effected yesterday. Durlng i taken. JULY DRAFT CALL BROUGHT TO 367,96! Crowder Orders 124,525 More To Be Ready Next Month. June 26.- nts White and numbering Washington, colored draft 124,6 for general military ice in a call Provost Marshal Mobilization will during the g with the en- white selected registre issued today by General rowder. take place at intervals July, of men on July 5. month of star trainment 2 Today’s 0,000 call, combined with mobilized July neral Crowder night and with the various special calls previously issued will remove from civilian life during July of 367,961 men, the largest number of men summoned in any one month since the draft became operative. The call issued today is divided into four sections for entrainment pur- poses. From July & to 9, white reg- istrants numbering 33,259 are to be that for be to ordered hy last i entrained; from July 15 to 19, whites 21 ;- July 16 to 20, colored, 45,000 and from July 29 to 31, colored, 2 011, Although the order issued last night for 220,000 men probably will de- plete the present availables in class 1 in most of the draft districts it wus pointed out that the bulk of the men called for July will not go to camp until the middle of the month, and by that time it is expected the addi- tions gained by re-classification and by the new regulation of 21 year old youths will be available. The quotas assigned to various states in Il and the camps to which trants will be sent, include the following White entrainment, July chusetts, 3,500, Fort Slocum, 3,000, Camp Wadsworth, § C. White entrainment, July 15-19: Pennsylvania 1459, Camp Wadsworth, § C.; colored entrainment, July 16- 20: Delaware, 300; Camp Meade, Md.; Maryland, 600, Camp Meade. Colored, entrainment July 29-31 5 EXPECT BRIDGEPORT WORKERS TO STRIKE Leaders, Out Today, Say 30,000 \Will P(\yllo\\' Machinists and Tool- makers From Shops, 26.—All in quit conference in Bridgeport, June the chinists and toolmakers 5,000 in noon today to attend ma- this city, about numbe work at a local hall to discuss their plans for enforcing demands for arrears of in- creased pay from May 1. They made no announcement that they were on strike, but also declined to say when or whether they would return to work soon. Predictions were made by some of their leaders, however, that 30,000 munition workers here would be idle before the end of the week. The manufacturers, basing their stand on a telegram from Secretary of War Baker to the machinists last night, have refused to confer with committees of the men, asserting that any ‘strike now would not be against the employers but against the govern- ment. Representatives of the war labor board had recommended an incres in wages for the men and that they be allowed retroactive increase, but failed to define the date from which the increase should be figured. The present controversy is over this in- definite date, the men demanding that it be May 1 and the emplovers not naming any da NEW CREDIT TO BELGIUM. rve board to accept a com- in the Army Engineer Corps 1d reconstruction and man- vk in France, ashington, June 26.-—Belgium day was given another credit $2,250,000, making Belgium’s loans from the United States $1 800,000, were summoned to the colors | a total | to- of total DEMOCRATS GATHER FOR STATE MEETING Spellacy Considered Prob- able Nominee for Lead- | i ) ing Place. (Special to the Herald) Hartford, June 26.—So quickly did the republican state convention con- clude its session today, that the ! decks were cleared early for the dem- | ocratic convention, which will open ithis evening in Foot Guard hall and { with the arrival of David E. FitzGer- ald, chairman of the democratic state | central committee, and the other New Haven delegates, democracy began to supplant republicanism in the public eye. Of course there is all kinds of gos ng exchanged, but the great- discussion is concerning the nom- inee for governor. 1t is said that even at this late moment, no slate has been prepared although those who keep their esr close to the hear echocs of the Themas J. Spell- acy cohorts marching to the battle- line jist as the Indians in Connect- icut used to listen for messages over the terrafirmagraph, long before Mr. Morse completed his well known and justly popular wire code. And it is said the messages are not traveling by freight, meaning no reflections on anybod: Mr. FitzGerald is said to be the most likely candidate for congres from the third district, if gossip can be given credence The plan is to run Mr. FitzGerald for the Washing- ton post and to nominate ex-Con- gressman Thomas L. Reilly of Meri- den for sheriff, against I fellow townsman, Daniel F. Donovan. This contest will be of interest to New Britain folkk as both Mr. Reilly and Mr. Donovan are natives of that city WARNS OF ENEMY RAIDER Shipping Cautioned to Be on Guard Against German Armed Vessel Re- ported in Atlantic. 3 Washington, June 26. erating in the area 40, between latitude Bermuda, has been activity, the Navy nounced today. “The government ning issued a war warning to shipping cperating in the area east of longituda 40, between latitude of Cape Race and Bermuda,” said the announcement. No explanation was given, but a re- port of a German raider in that vicin- ity was brought to an American port vesterday by an incoming steamer. Allied and neutral shipping sunk by German U-boats during the first 28 days in May totalled 233,639 gross tons, according to estimates made Ly the Navy Department, Senatar Beck- ham, of Kentucky, announced today in the senate. Shipping op- east of longitude of Cape Race and warned of enemy Department an- on yesterday eve- INSURANCE MEN MEiT HERE 75 Agents From All Parts of State Present At Gathering At Shuttle Meadow Club. The summer meeting of the Con- necticut ociation of Fire Insur- ance Agents is being held this after- noon at the Shuttle Meadow club. Seventy-five members sat down to dinner. President Richard M. Bissell of the Hartford Fre Insurance Com- pany and chairman of the State Council of Defense was the principal speaker. Mr. Bissell spoke of the in- creased fire losses occurring this year and he urged caution in regard to risk staken. Mr. Bisscll also told of the work being accomplished by the State Council of Defense 1. Corey Sluyton, general agent of ten mutual insurance compani in Connecticut, spoke. on the government plan of soldiers’ insurance and the re- sults. Mr. Slayton comes from New Haven. A business meeting followed the dinner and this afternoon the mem- bers enjoyed an outing. 1t The exten- | the fighting nearly 400 prisoners were | | | early | ground | MARGH AND BAKER OPPOSE AGE CHANGE Sufticient Men Available and Sub- ject to Cali Tor Present THER STAND ENDORSED Military Authorities Favor Reduc- tion, If Aay Amendment Is Adopt- cd— New Comprehensive Army Program Prox d in Eaviy Iall 25.—Secretar chief of sta military com- opposed as the pro- army June nich) nate i Washington, Baker ior informed | mittee tod premature posed extension age limits. Provost Marshal General Crowder, whose approval of been cited hy advocate: in the senate, also the commitiee to was not insistent tion, he thought taken in time to trants under the next yes The army officials attended a meet- ing of the committec just before the senate convened to continuc consid- eration of the army appropriation bill, with amendments pending to change the age Jimits. Gen. March and Mr. Baker said sufficient men are available and sub, to call from the 800,000 new r strants the 1918 class for the army’s ments during the next few moni} General opinion of the army gen- aff accords with this view, Gen. T said. Favor Reducton, If Any Change, Most of the senators statements believed congre [ follow the recommendation. gress i 5 on immediate Secretary Gen. Mar Crowder were sald to be agreed, minimum age limit of 21 be lower to securc younger men for militu and the ! of | of the ch appeared say that, while on immediate action should securc new regis- revised age nge would action, the raise in the maximum age limit by which older men would be secured ho told the committee that more an better fighting men would be s by reduction of the age limit—they suggested it he made 20 year of the present minimum of 21. The latest statistics and estimates regarding the number of men still "and the new British-Canadian were presented confidentially to the committee, together with the war de- partment’s plans for further draft calls. Secretary Baker it his personal views and thos. military advisers and did not suggest the opinlon of President Wil- son on the question althouszh it had been reported that the president also opposes immediate legislation. In asking that tho draft legislation go over for the present, Secretary Baker and General March said that within 60 or 90 days, probably about the middle of August after the pro- posed Tecess of congress, the admini- stration will submit a new compre- hensive army program, covering not only the number of men it is proposed to raise but also dealing with shipping and other problems, Secretary Baker said an “enlarged” program for the army is planned, in a formal statement made after he had been closeted within the committeo for nearly three hours with his aid “I presented to the committee state- ments” said Mr. Baker, “that for the present there are enough men in Class 1 sufficient for our prospective needs and when the enlarged program of the United Sta ady for sentation to cong: we will same time have complete data on which to base any Tecommendation for change in the uge limits of the draft.” Committee Will Opposc Change. After Secretary Baker and Gen. March, chief of staff, had opposed ro- vision of draft limits and an- nounced that within 60 or 90 days the war department would submit to con- gress a new and enlarged army pro gram, the senate military committeo decided to oppose any le ion to change the draft age. d, expr d es is r s pre- SEYDLER REFUSES TO FORM CABINET Announces Decision to Crown Council, Which Also Discusses Serious Food Situation. London, June 26.—Baron dler, the Austrian premier, announced on Monday that he had declined the invitation of Emperor Charles to con- von Zurich dispatch to the Ex graph Co. The premier's decision was an- nounced at a meeting of the crown council in Vienna at which the food situation, which was unanimously rec- ognized eritical, was discussed. peror Charles announced t he was personally addressing Emperor Wil- liam In connection with this situation. change Tele- Tm- June 26.—Fore- Bri n and vi- tonight; Thurs- Hartford, st for New cinity: Fair day unsettled. limits | of | require- wred | available under the present draft law | treaty at the | Sey- | stitute a new cabinet, according to a | | [ J | | | | | { | i draft | the extension has | before | ho | ac- | be | | who heard the | If con- | h and Gen. | d | service rather than make an extensive GOV. MARCUS instead | | EX-D. A. R. HEAD FACES LARCENY CHARGE Mrs., Willlam Cumming Story Indicted in Connection With Soldfers’ Kit Fund. New York, June 26.—Following an investigation of the financial affairs of the National Emergency Relief society, Mrs. William Cumming Story, former director-general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, was indict- ed by a grand jury here today on charges of grand larceny, petit larceny and conspiracy. Mrs. Story, as head of the society, is charged with countenancing an ar- rangement whereby a solicitor named William Garland Brown was given half of whatever contributions he ob- tained for the organization's “Soldiers’ Comfort Kit Fund,” when, it is al- leged, representations were made that the society paid no commissions for such solicitation. In a statement today, District At- torney Swann declared his questioning of Brown seemed to show that 20 per cent. of the money he received for his services went to Sterling Stor Brown's portion of the funds, Swann said, amounted to about $3,500 up to March 23, this year, and up to that date he had given approximately $700 of this amount to Sterling Story, Swann stated. KERENSKY IN LONDON Former Provisional Premier of Russia an a in England After Long Disappear- ance From Public View. London, June 26.—Alexander Ker- ensky, former provisional permier of Russia, has arrived in London. | Former Premier Kerensky is on his | way to America. | Kerensky was introduced to the | British labor conference here this af- | ternoon and was received by the dele- | gates with loud cheer “I believe—indeed, added the former premier, “that the | | Russian people will shortly join you in the fight for the great cause of free- I am certain,” GEORGIA IS NO. 12, Atlanta, Ga., June 26.—The Georg legislature today ratified the federal | prohibition constitutional amendment shortly after the annual session began. Georgia the twelfth state to raify the amendment. is EX-CZAR NOT SL*% London, 26.—There no | for the persistent the foundation rumors that Nichol emperor, been assassinated, says | an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from dated June 21, s Romanoff, former I H. HOLCOMB. CONTEMPT OF COURT IN ADVERTISEMENT? 41 Alleged Reflection on Judge Meskill by Reed Jewelry Co. to Be Argued Today. Judge B. F. Gaffney appeared be- fore Judge James T. Meskill in the city court today and called atten- tion to an advertisement published in the local newspapers last evening by the Reed Jewelry Co., claiming that the advertisement within the scope of contempt of court. “The in- tegrity of the court has been ques- tioned,” said Judge Gaffney. The advertisement in question stated: *“It is a contemptible shame to think that the finest stock and store in New Britain is forced to the wall, by an underhanded scheme” * * ¢ Geoyge Levine, owner of the block where the Reed Jewelry Co. is lo- ed, brought a summary process action for possession of the store and after trial Judge Meskill gave judg- ment for the plaintiff. Arguments on the writ of execution for immediate possession of the store will be made this afternoon at 4 o’clock and Judge S. Russell Mink will argue on a writ of error on questions of law. Judge Gaffney gave notice that he intended to present the alleged con- tempt of court feature in the court. The insinuation is that the summary process is an underhanded heme and the judge in finding for the plaintiff hecame a party to it. Judge Mink said that the copy of the ad- vertisement had not been submitted to him, or he wouid have against its publication. He was HOLCOMB AND WILSON LEA KING OUTPOINTS RORABACG Boss of Fairfield Co ty Chooses Lieu ant Governor Wins his Point. “CRUSH GERMANY, PLATFORM SLO( G. Harold Gilpatric, of Puts Named for Treasurer, and Frg Healy for Attorney-General—] ences Between Factions Irond During Over-Night Conferend Hartford, June state convention tod state ticket: For Governor—Marcus H. Hol of . Southington. For Lieutenar Governor— Wilson, of Bridgeport. peretary of State— of New Haven. For Treasurer—G. Harold Gi of Putnam. or Comptroller—Morris . of Harwinton Attorney-General—. Healy, of Windsor Locks. Of the ticket, the new na those for treasurer and attornd eral, the present treasurer decl run again and party custom again, renomination for atf general, as the term is for fou: while the other state officers two-year term. Governor Hi and Lieutenant-Governor Wils: now serving each his second te contest over second place whid been expected did not appear convention. It occupied the aff of delegates over night and smoothed out before the delega assembled. Governor Holcomb addressq convention, thanking it for the accorded him and referring b the part Connecticut has taken| war in providing men and mo; Congressman John Q. Tilso made 'permanent chairman, and in three minutes after he had d gavel, Speaker Frank E. Hd Windsor Locks, had presentd name of Marcus H. Holcomb fd ernor for a third term. Robert V. Magee of Wat and Frank A. Hagerty of Hi made seconding speeches. TI ernor’s name was enthusiastica ceived, and the tributes pa length to his services as a “‘wi ernor” repeatedly brought eom plause. 3 The unanimous ballot was d Secretary Buckley and the (mi tion was made and Morgan @&, ley of Hartford and John P. Hj Waterbury sent out to escort nor Holcomb to the hall. ~The rep ¥ nominat B. rede a King Names Wilson. John T. King of Bridgepor hand-clapping and cheers too floor to present the name of B. Wilson for renomination tenant-governor, predicting tha was the choice Fairfleld county] roll up a larger majority tha before. Charles J. Martin of de a seconding address. Th ination was unanimously madel For secretary of state Freds Perry was renominated by ad tion. d Chamberlain Names Gilpa When nominations for tr were called for, State Treasure erick S. Chamberlain rose, decl stand and named G. Harold @ of Putnam and the name was ed. Morris C. Webster of Hag was renominated for comptrel Attorney General George §. man presented the name of ¥ Healy for attorney gemeral. nomination was made amid ap Militant Platform. he would claim that the summary proc action was' an underhanded scheme but he did not feel that that was bringing the court into it. Judge Meskill said that would pass on the alleged contempt of court when the arguments come up this afternoon. If the court finds | there is contempt of court the Reed Jewelry Co. will have to show cause why it should not cited into court to answer the charg he EPIDEMIC SPREADING. rfwo Additicnal Cases of Scarlet Fever Reported Today. The scarlet fever has broken out tion of the city today it had de tion of the city been reported street and the ern section of These ep whichi in the mic northern sec: is still spreading and veloped in another sec- Two new cases have | One on Tremont | other in the south the city, on ( street. new cases make a tot under quarantine in Uth department, co- the state department health, is making every effort to amp out the epidemic and in every ase the family where the disease is established is being kept under strict Qquarantine. two of which the city. Tl operating 2 are e h with | resolutions committee, 1 | draft. | the Charles Hopkins Clark, e 1d a pl It set forth that the the world is *to crush the pla | German autocracy to submit a dictatorship for f-governme right of independent th Gratification is expressed at the evidence of improved methods, tening our belated preparatiol bending the mighty energies country to the aid of the war unconguerable forces of civiliz} Pride is expressed at the manner in which the citizens necticut have met every cal them for assistance, referencd made to the furnishing of “‘me our share of young men for # and navy, in subscriptions to th of Liberty bonds, and variou fund This plank said: “The generosity of our peol known no bounds. They haw and are giving daily, and their § willing self-sacrifice will keef giving long as they hava to give. A plank praised the admigj of Governor Holcomb and pel of the net debt of the state $10,960,000 to $2,600,000 in fo! It said that industries in the st flourishing, 1,500 miles of stafy (Continued on Ninth P