New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 29, 1918, Page 1

f 1 - o . » % work, announced that the 4 nothing had taken place, nor ALD BEST OF ALL "AL NEWSPAPERS BUSINE NEW BRITAIN HERALD ¥ | ESTABLISHED 1876, ¥ NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, SATURDAY, JU—NE 29, 1918. —TEN PAGES. PRICE THREE CLN "WERICAN TROOPS POLIGING STREETS 7 OF 20 OITES Enter Panama and Colon fo Pre- vent Disorders Incident to Election Excitement PRESIDENT URRIOLA PROTESTS T0 WILSON Present Deferment of Elections by Administration Leads to Drastic Action Had by United States—Soldiers Been Iorbidden to Enter Cities Because of Vice Conditions— No Untoward Acts Reported. i Papama, June orders from Washington, 29.—Upon American 9 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The action was taken under the treaty of 1904 authorizing the United States to assume this police duty whenever it s was necessary to maintain order. The | Panama government has protested to ‘Washington aganst the measure, Because the former administration had refused to correct conditions in the two citles, soldiers in the Canal zone were forbidden to enter them fand the civilian employees boycotted Colon and Panama untl the mandate of the military authorities was car- ried out by the Panama government. The new administration, under Presi- dent Urriola, began to clean up the cities but, in connection with this elections fixed for June 30 and July 7 would be postponed for months, because L Of fear of serious disorders. The opposition party protested to Washington against the deferment, claiming it would serve no purpos ®except to favor the candidates sup- ported by the new administration. Tha American state department advised President Urriola to hold the vicchions, wui he replied that a f election could. not be held now and suggested that American commis i e the making up of assmme charge of an neld late in July or which the president said ‘could be held in an open and fair manner. No disorders have been reported since it was announced that the decrec forbidding the elections would be enforced by the police. The opposition party again pro- tested to Washington and yesterday morning the American state depart- ment notified the president of ma that because of disorder: clection early in August, can troops would police the cities un- | til further notice. No time limit be- ing set, there is no’ one in Panama - who knows how long the occupation will continue. Criticism By Urriola. Dr. Ciro Urriola, the president yves- terday issued the followin ‘At that hour, in the midst of pro- ~ found tranquility, the armed Ameri- can forces entered Panama and Colon without the least resistance on the part of our police or of the authori- ties, notwithstanding that the Pana- man government did not have time to inform the city authorities as to the manner in which the American Mtroops would excrcise their functions as police because the memorandum covering this feature was not hand- ed to me until after one o’clock in the afternoon. “I do not wish to characterize now \Bs unjustifiable this act of the gov- ‘ernment of the United States, but the fact should be considered that my government, with the forces at its disposal, is able to maintain public order in the whole nation and, with- out doubt in the ci Colon. True it is that there is con- siderable political excitement be- cause of the approaching eclections but this is e cteristic of all de- mocracies. It is also true that, al- though there were fears of disturb- ances in some parts of the republic, could take place which would give rise to a doubt *hat my government Is impo- tent to put down with a strong hand the least attempt at public disorder. “It is also pertinent that the polit- lcal problem which stirs the country could have been solved satisfactorily by the United States, whose friendly zo-operation we solicited.” Cables Protest to Wilson, President Urriola prepared 1 manifesto to the country and vester- day sent the following cablegram President Wilson: T protest against has this interference, which violates the sovereignty of Pan- ama without any justification, inas- much as the government of Panama has sufficient means to maintain pub- ic order in these cities, and I decline to share with your Excellency’s gov- ernment the responsibilities which so grave an action Implies.” No Protest Recelved. Washington, June 20.—The protest trom Panama over the policing of Panama and Colon by United States troops had not reached the state de- partment today. United States troops will remain in Colon and Panama, ac- jording to present intentions until or- is established and all the elections s “been hneld. LS troops | began policing Panama and Colon at | s of Panama and | to | Washington, June 20.—The first American troops landed in Ttaly yes- terday, Gen. March, chief of staff, an- nounced today. These are not the forces sent by Gen. Pershing but consisted of units shipped from this country. i The troops consist largely of sani- tary units but include other special organizations, Gen. March explained. On the whole, however, it is made up mostly of non-combatant units. The combatant troops will be sent by Gen. Pershing as previously an- nounced. General March had no announce- ment to make today as to the total number of troops shipped from this country to France. Formal an- jouncement, he said, would be made late: Surveying the entire battle front, teneral March said the situation could be said to be extremely favor- able to the Allies. He would make no comment on the indications of an impending German attack. IFIRST U. S. TROOPS REACH ITALY; MARCH CALLS WHOLE OUTLOOK GOOD General March disclosed that the official reports from the Italian front place the number of Austrians cap- tured at 18,000 and a large amount of war material. The line of the Piave has been cntirely restored by the Italians and in some places has been slightly advanced. During the past week American ac- tivities in France have been local in character but official reports show that the Americans at all times and places have more than held their own, Gen. March said. Fine examples of individual bravery are coming in, he said. Cpmmenting on the return to Gen. Pershing’s command of the fivo divi- sions brigaded with the British, Gen. March said it showed clearly the suc- cess of the plan for using all facili- ties to give American units their final polishing. It would mnot have been possible otherwise, he indicated to have secured so large a trained force for Gen. Pershing in so short a time. BRITISH TAKE 400 IN FLANDERS FIGHT | Make Successul Smash at Ger- mans East of Niephe Wood AVIATORS HARASS ENEMY Captured Germans Admit Allies Hold Supremacy of the Air—American Forces Take 10 Prisoncrs in Monti- dier Sector. London, June 29.—In their success- ful attack in Flanders, east of Niephe Wood, yesterday the British took more than 400 prisoners, the war of- fice announces today. Americans Capture 309. Washington, June 29.— 309 German prisoners and struction X pture of the of three German airplanes American aviators were reported v Gen. Pershing in an official com- munque today. | | | 1 i | Americans Take Prisoners Too. Parig, June 29.—German attacks on the front south of Soissons for the purpose of ejecting the French from positions taken by them on Thurs- day night, were repulsed last night and the French line was held intact, according to the statement issued by i the war office today. In an opcration northwest of Mont- didier, American troops = took 49 soner addition to their in the Soisson sent asault divisions againstthe held by the Italians on the Bligny heights, southwest of Rheims. The Ttalians drove off the German thrust. attack on the front area the Ger- Aviators Scorc On Germans. With the British Army in France, June 29, (By the Associated Press) ~Late last night and early today the | Germans put down vigorous barrages along the sector north of Merville, but no further infantry action has [ been reported. Great flects of air- planes are constantly wheeling over hostile territory today and conducting bitter warfarc against the Germans. What the German soldier thin of the British aviators may be indi- cated by two letters taken from pris- oners. One letter written in May by a man in the Bapaume region said: { “Enemy aviators have caused us great deal of misery. They are in- cessant night and day. They bom- rd the mamn roads of Peronne, Ba- Cambrai. One isn't safe | | | | paume and anywhere.” Another letter recently written hy a soldier in Peronne read: “We have nothing to fear from the enemy if it were not for his aviators.” U. S. ASKS MEXICO 0il Lands Promulgated Feb- 1918. ruary 19, Washington. June that all the United Mexico for Americ tice and fair degliing, partment today madc emn protest’ sent to ranza against the' Me February 19, 1918, on oil lands. The stale depaitment statement “The United States alw: Mexican go and people justice and fair States citizen the state public a President Car- ican decree of blishing a tax Declaring of jus- de- sol- i in ernment dealing and is contident it will be a dealing in return Washington, June 29.—Foliowing enthusiastic praise by senators of the administration of the army draft, the senate today adopted an amendment to the army hill to make Provost Marshal General Enoch H. Crowder | a lieutenant gemeral during the war. FOR SQUARE DEAL Protests to Carranza Against Tax On | CLASS I EXHAUSTED Fixed at 270 Men 'GOING TO CAMP DEVENS This Call Will Not However, Af- fect those Who Have Becn Re- cently Reclassificd, or New Reg- istrants. Sometime between July 22 and July New Britain will be called upon to send a total of 270 young men into the National Army and this call will practically clean out the original Class 1 registrant: Both the first and second district i exemption boards today received no- jtices from the adjutant general ad- { vising them begin at once to prepare \a list of registrants who can be sent away for immediate service. These must be white men and physically fit for genmeral military service. The !quota which must be furnished by the ‘first board is 130 men, while the sec- ,ond district must furnish 140 men, according to today’s order. This is ithe first time that the second district has been called upon to send more men than the first district. When the draft registration was first compiled the first district had considerably more men than the second and on this basis the first board has always been called upon for a few more men than the second. This time however, the situation is reversed and the second board must send 10 more men than the first. . It has already been decided by the war department that the July draft quota from this city will be sent to Camp Devens, Ayer, Mass., but the exact date and the hour of leaving will not be fixed until later. It is thought that this next draft quota which is going to Devens will take the place of the 76th Division which is now ready for active service. There are now New Britain National Army quotas at Camp Devens, Ayer, Mass.; {Camp Upton, Yaphank, L. I, and at Camp Meade, Admiral, Md. There are also smaller quotas of New Britain National Army soldiers at other con- tonments in this country as well as in England and France. Reclassified Men Not Affected. At both the first and second district board offices it was stated that this call for 270 men will practically clean out the Class 1-A registrants who are eligible for military service. In both districts there will probably be a few registrants left after this call, but it is estimated that the Class 1-A men will be practically all taken. In the first district there are 224 eligibles, but as this number includes some Class B men, Secretary J. J. Watson thinks that the net quota of draft eligibles will be about exhausted. Tn the second district there are eligibles for immediate thus it is obvious that will be practically exhausted. It should be understood however, that this July draft will not in any way affect the status of the men who ave recently been reclassified | men who registered on June fana 27 service, and this number who were selected on Thursday by the national lottery. The quota that is to be called next month is en- tirely from the original Class [ of the Yfirst draft As soon as this is ex- {hausted the men who have been re- | classified will be called in their or inal order as well as the new Class |1 registrants of the present vear. No More Releases Permitted. 1 According to a recent telegram re- | ceived by the draft boards from Gov- lernor M. H. Holcomb, no more re- {leases for enlistment in the navy are | to be granted to 1917 registrants un- til further notice. This means that no more men who registered a year ago can enlist in the navy or naval | reserves, but must await their call in {he National Army, unless subsequent orders revise the scheme. The gover- nor's telegram states: “No certificate for enlistment in the navy is to be is- sued to registrants of June 5, 1917, | (Continued On Ninth Pags). - BY JULY DEMANDS New Britain’s Quota Has Been| 1 sticking out of the water. 180 men | WATCH HILL LEDGE ONONDAGA’S GRAVE Clyde Line Freighter Hits in Fog and Goes Down GREW OF % RESCUED Vessel Left Boston Thursday for Charleston and Jacksonville and Toost Way in loog Island Sound | Fog—Tonnage Was 2,696, Wateh Hill, R. 1., June 29.—The Clyde line freighter Onondaga, Boss ton for Charleston and Jacksonville, lost her way in a heavy fog off hera last night, struck a rveef and sank in shallow water after her crew of had been taken off. Life savers from the Watch Hill station, respond- ing to a call for help, succeeded in taking all hands to shore. How vessel happened to land on the reef was not explained by naval author ties, who obtained first reports from the coast guard station. The channel at the point where the ship struck long has been regarded as dangerous in foggy weather. Observers on shore reported this morning that the vessel was not en- tirely submerged as er masts were After coming ashore Captain Goog- ins endeavored to communicate with agents of the line, and it was said here that he and his men would be taken to New IL.ondon, Conn. Left Boston Thursday. Boston, June 29.—The steamer Onondaga, Boston for Florida points, struck a reef off Watch Hill Jast night and went to the bottom. The crew of 35 was saved. The Onondaga, a Clyde line freight- er, left here Thursday afternoon in command of Captain Googins. Offi- cers of the line here said they had received no direct word of the sink- ing from the captain early today, al- though they learned later from naval authorities that the crew had es- caped. Onondaga Built in 1905. New York, June 29.—The Ononda- ga of 2,696 tons gross, was built in 1905 at Philadelphia. She was en- gaged exclusively in the coastwise trade. BRIG. GEN. TRAUB GO UP| Commander of Brigade Including New Britain Soldiers Nominated for Major General by President. Of more than passing interest to New Britain is the announcement from Washington that President Wil- son has nominated Brigadier General Peter E. Traub to be a major general as hundreds of New Britain soldiers are in his command, which consists of the 61st Infantry brigade, posed of the First and 102d Infantry and the 102d Machine Gun Battalion. Lieutenant Charles E. Hart, Jr., son of Charles E. Hart of the Stanley Works, is attached to General Traub's staff. General Traub has been in com- mand of the 51lst Brigade since the 26th Division left for France. The promotion was made purely on merit and is considered by army men to be a strong move. General Traub is one of eight men nominated for major generals and 43 nominated for brigadier generals. Col. George H. Shelton, son of former state’s attorney-general and Mrs. George R. Shelton, has been recommended by President Wilson to the senate, for brigadier general. Col. Shelton was born in Seymour, in 1870. After graduating from the schools of that town he entered West Point Military academy from which he graduated in 1896. A few months after his graduation from the college he was appointed a member of the staff of the Northeastern army divi- sion. He was soon promoted to chief of staff on which he served for a few vears. Leaving the position as chief of staff he took the post as colonel of the 104th Infantry. When war broke out he was one of the first to be sent overseas. When in France a few months his regiment was sent into the trenches and was irded medals for bravery. Previous to his appointment as colonel he was in command of a training force at the Philippine TIslands. Col. Shelton is a brother of Willlam L. Shelton of this city. POST OFFICE BILL VETOED. Washington, June 29.—Fresident Wilson today vetoed the postoflice ap- ipropriation Dill. The president veto- ed the hill because it provided for having the government take over pneumatic tube mail service in New York, Boston, Philadeiphia, Chicago and some other cities until next March and then have the Interstate Commerce Commisson determine their disposition. Postmaster Gen. Burleson opposed the provision, but congress ir ted on f{t. Hartford, June cast for New Britain and vicinity, Generally fair to- night and nday. e com- | | cisive i i the multitude of big bills run {airplane construction, GREED AND PROFITEERING VICIOUS FORM COUNTRY-WII U. S. WAR BILL FOR AMOUNTS TO $13,800,000,000 Washington, June 29.—The govern- ment today closed its books for the fiscal vear just ending—the t full fiscal vear in the war—and Mondoy will open new annual records. Cabi- net members and other heads of de- partments will make reports to Pres- ident Wilsan covering their steward- ships of funds and Tesponsibilities for the year closing today, or, technically, tomorrow, In government financial history the vear Will go down as a period of ex- pense hardly dreamed of a decade ago. | More than $12,600,000,000 is the ac- tual outlay since July 1, 1917, to meet up for shipbuilding program, coast defense requirements, other government activ- ities, and the needs of the Allies, for American loans to finance purchases af war materials in this country. TIn peace times the government spent less than $1,000,000,000 annually. With the addition of the $1,200,000,- 000 which the government spent in the three months of war preceding this | fiscal year, the war's cost in money to date has been $18,800,000,000. fi the army, navy, War activities now drain about $50,000,000 a day from the nation's ] FISCAL YEAR public treasury, and in June the run- ning expenses were greater than ever before, although loans to the Allizs dropped to less than in any month since April, 1917, when the United States became a belligerent. Including estimates for the last two days of the month, not yet recorded, expenditures for June were about $1,500,000,000, or approximately the same as the record figure of May. Or- dinary expenses for the month amount to about $1,258,000,000, a new high record, and payments to thc Allies were approXimately $236,000,000, less than half the $500,000,000 which the Treasury usually has figured as neces- sary to finance the Allied purchases in the United States every month. Use of ships ta transport troops to France, instead of for war materials, is con- sidered responsible primarily for the reduction of Allied loans. Owing to the big inflow of income and excess profits taxes this month, receipts for June have eclipsed all for- mer records. From taxation and other minor sources of revenue, receipts are expected to amount to more than $2,- 250,000,000. Payment on Liberty (Continued On Ninth Page). JAMES 5. NORTH MADE FUEL ADMINISTRATOR E. W, Christ and A, N. Abbe Continue as Committee Members. Jt became known today that James S. North, of Sunnyledge, has been ap- pointed fuel administrator for the city of New Britain, succeeding as chair- man of the local committee Ernest W." Christ, who tendered his resignation several months ago. The appoint- ment was made by Thomas W. Russell, federal fuel administrator for the state of Connecticut. The duties of the chairman of the lacal fuel committee demand an in- cumbent who can devote a large part of his time to the administration of the office. For this reason Mr. Christ, purchasing agent of the Stanley Works, resigned, his duties with that concern interfering with his office as chairman of the fuel committee. Dur- | ing his tenure, he made an exception- a1 afficial and brought system out of chaos, regulating the distribution of coal in this city where no regulation existed before. Fis inability to con- tinue is said to have been deeply re- gretted by Mr. Russell, who immedi- ately began to seek a successor who could and would devate the saiile amount of time and energy to the of- fice as Mr. Christ. He believes he has found the man in Mr. North. As is customary, Mr. North was per- mitted to select his own co-workers. He realized that William J. Farley, who was one of the original commi tee, would not care to continue as a member of the committee because he has been appointed local food admin- istrator, an office which will require the greater part of his timre and at- tention. Mr. North asked Mr. Christ and A. N. Abbe, purchasing agent of the American Hardware carporation, who was also a member of the ori- ginal committec, to continue on the commlittee, realizing that they would be valuable in an advisory capacity. Mr. Christ and Mr. Abbe have agreed to this proposition. Mr. North is secretary and treasurer of the C. J. White Mfg. Co. YON SEYDLER CANT QUIT | Emperor Charles Refuses to Accept Resignation of Austrian-Premier and Calls Parliament For July 16. London, June 29—Emperor Charles of Austria has refused to accept the the premier, yesignation of Austrian Dr. von Seydler, and has summoned the Austrian parliament July 16, according to an Telegraph dispatch from which states the Vienna newspape have published an autograph letter from the emperor to Dr. von Seydler to this effect. BATTLE OFF BELGIAN COAST s in Undecisive Light to meet on Exchange Copenhagen Four British Destroy Engagement With German Craft Force. “our British torpedo by fought a long range’ engagement with a Ger- man destroyer force off the Belgian coast on Thursday evening. The ac- tion broken off before any de- results were attained. London, June ¢ Army TIERNEY GADETS HERE FOR STATE GARNIVAL Field Day Brings Out of Town Guests by the Hundreds. Several hundred Tierney Cadets from all sections of the state are as- sembled in New Britain today to take part in the annual state fleld day events being held at St. Mary’s play- grounds this afternoon. The visitors began to arrive ecarly this morning, and the day was officially started with a street parade, continuing with the field events this afternoon, and will conclude with a dance in the Tabs' hall this evening. The street parade, which was held shortly after 12 o'clock, was in charge of Marshal William Beckett. The pa- rade formed at the Tabs' club house and marched down Main street, around Central park, back up Main street to East Main street, to Hartford avenue, to Stanley street and to the play- ground. Music whs furnished by the Philharmonic band of this city and two visiting drum corps—St. Francis’ Drum corps from Torrington and St. Francis’ Drum corps from Naugatuck. Owing to the threatening weather, the parade Wwas not’ as large as was Trade Commis Tells Senate Bid dustries’ Net @ are Unprecedent| PACKERS MANIPU MARKET AT PLEAS Profits of Flour Producers ¥rom 12 Per Cent. to 36 Pe 011 Industry Also Lining Its With Gold—Abnormal Sala ing Paid Officials in Many Allegation. ‘Washington, June 28.—I tions carefully conducted ha: the conclusion that profiteerid among Ameri industries, part to advantage being ti “war pressure for heavy pro| and in part to “inordinate gif bare-faced fraud,” the Feder Commission announced today port sent to the senate. Th| was submitted in response to lution asking the commission nish the senate with all figure: formation relative to profite| order that steps might be remedy present conditions. Outstanding features of th each supported by extensive d The heavy profit made by cost concern under a goO fixed price for the whole co The heavy profit made by packers and allied industries the flour millers. The trade tendency to inc; maintain prices against the conscription. The report is based on ¢ for the commission of war i board, the food administra fuel administration, and othq tive departments, on indust| veys,, and through enforceq laws against unfair methods petition, The products in and which the report covers copper, zine, nickel, sulphur, flour, canned milk and canned Salaries and bonuses paid cials were also the subjec: quiries. Profits Without Preced: Price fixing by the governi report says, has tended to pi market from running awhy, same time it strengthens thel factors in industries in their and enriches them by profif are without precedent.’ While the price of flour stabilized by fixing a price f and a maximum margin of flour, the report shows that g can planned, and but four divisions took part. Tierney Cadets from St. Mary’s, St. Joseph’s and St. John's churches took part as did the Junior Red Cross nurses from these churches. The St. Francis’ cadets from Torrington pre- sented a natty appearance dressed in | white sailor suits, and the cadets from Naugatuck also earned deserving ap- plause. They were all uniformly dressed in blue sailor suits with white caps and shoes and each boy carried a drill gun. jLater in the afternoon other guests arrived from other cities, including Norwich, Hartford, Meriden and Middletown. Following a luncheon, the field day events, which included athletic stunts for boys and girls, races and other contests, took place. Various prizes prizes have been secured and will be presented by Rev. J. J. Fitzgerald, president of the Catholic Total Absti- nence Union of Connecticut. These prizes include golda and silver medals for the winne in the athletic events and other awards for the contingent presenting the best marching appear- ance, for those coming the longest dis- tance, for the neatest appearance, etc. The officials at the field day were the following: Honorary referee, Mayor G. A. Quigley: referee, W. F. Delaney, postmaster; director Arthur Pilz; clerk of course, John F. Sullivar Edward Hannon: judges Thomas Devine, J. W. Manning and P. s timers, James Crowe, Ma Welch: inspectors, W. . J 8 1. H. Beckett, Michael Connors, Dan- iel Dougherty, Peter ¥. O'Donnell and 83 ON CASUALTY LISTS Roll Carries 12 Killed, Died, Wounded and Missing—U. S. Marine Corps’ Total Is 41. Washington, June 29.—The Army casualty list today contained 42 names divided as follows: Killed in action, 5; died of wound died of acci- died of dis- 14; missing dent and other cau; case, 2; wounded severely, in action, 7. The Marine Corps casualy list to- day contained 41 names divided as fol- lows: Killed in action, 24; died of wounds, 8; wounded severely, 7. creased from an average of cent. on the investment for vears ending June 30, 1916, 38 per cent. in the year end 30, 1917. “These profits,” it “are indefensible, considering average profit of one mill months of the year shows a $2 a barrel.” Many millers exceeded th ment maximum for profits ai extent “the profits were largs general in fact, were very gi Greed of Packing Monoj The report declares that dented profits are shown in of the packing industry. In nection, it is said: “Five meat packers—Armo Morris, Wilson and Cudahy: subsidiary and affiliated d have monopolistic control of industry and are looking ou domination in other produc manipulation of the market every device that useful without regard to law. Thelil expressed in terms of that four of these conc: eted in 1915, 1916, 1917, However delicate a definition for “profi ng” these pagl preved upon the people um ably.” Investigatian in the coal dustry reveals, in the opinif commission, that despite price-fixing, large marging} have been made. of production in same maximum operators to’ make s gins of profit and others h gins, the bulk of the prod joying the large margin. In the oil industry, large now being made in fuel oil line, the industry being one law of supply and demand erates. The operation of ti held to be in part responsi heavy profits, but a porti blame is laid to the spreadin reports regarding supplies, Steel companies made profits before the governmé price for the product, and § that some have since mad returns. Profits of the Uni Steel corporation are estimaty per cent. in 1917, as compi Ranges fleld prices ha some (Continued on Ninth