Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 24, 1917, Page 1

E’Wu Will be Mailed Today to Eovornbrs of States for Exemption Boards 'UNDFFICIAL REPDH; CAN THEN BE CHECKED : Posting of the List of Men at the Board tutes Legal Notification—Draft Eliibles May Enlist in Army or Navy Before List is Posted—Voluntary Enlist- tutes LCegal Notification—Draft Eligibles May Enlist in Examinations May be Tnnsferu:d. — Washington, July 28—The master list of the drawing last Friday which fixed military liability under the draft wil] not be ready for distribution to the Jocal exemption boards until to- morrow. It had been hoped to mail it tonight to governors of states for dis- tribution, but a delay resulted from mechanical difficuities in printing. Pending publication of this result of the drawing, no authentic informatien is avallable to check the unofficial re- port transmitted to the newspapers during the drawing. A copy of the of- ficlal list probably will be given out ‘here tomorrow. Two Copies for Each Board. The governors will be furnished with two copies for each local board in their states. They will be asked to mail each copy separately to local officials ®0 as to insure delivery. Immediately on receipt of their lists, each local board will cancel the numbers higher than the top red ink number in its district, and then from the remaining numbers enough men to make up double the district's quota will be no- tified to appear for physical examina- tion. Eligibles Watch Out. Provost Marshal General Crowder ruled today that posting at the board hesdquarters of the list of men or- to appear cons legal noti- ition. It therefore is incumbent upon all registered men to learn their red ink numbers at on and to see that the board head: rters is watch- ed when the list posted. Those or- 0 will be no d by mail, but ppearance will om the posting of the list. May Enlist in Army or Navy. ection with department ruling was er iseued by t ‘holding ‘open to res: voluntary nlistment up to the time such men ave been posted as ordered to appear. The navy department has been notified also that the army makes no claim upon any registered men until that time, so that registration is no bar to enlistment in the army, navy or na- tional guard. Credits Have Been Given. In apportioning draft guotas, credit was given for all voluMary enlist- ments prior to June 30, but there has been no indication whether credits will ibe given for men coming in since that cate. An average of more than 1,000 men a day has been reported by the regular recruiting stations alone, and, counting the national guard, it is prob- able that the voluntary system had provided close to 50,000 men of the as necessary to fill up the first regu- lars and guard and create the first in- crement of the national army. No an- nouncement has been made as to what Cisposition will be made of this excews of credits, but it is entirely likely that in the end every man who enlists vol- untarily will reduce by one the quota of his home district. Transfer of Examinations, The office”of the provost marshal general was swamped today with ap- plications for blanks requesting trans- fer of examinations. All who applied were told that no steps in that direc tion could be taken until the regis- trant had been called for examination. He then may secure necessary blanks from the board within whose jurisdic- tion he is at the time. His physical examination can be transferred and affidavits regarding exemption claims may also be received and considered at temporary residence. Every man finally certified for mili- tary rvice, however, will return to the jurisdiction of his home board and h the troops from his home town. CORN PRODUCTION BiLL DEFEATED IN COMMONS As Amended by Wardle, the Most Critical Amendment to the Bill. London, July 23.—A thre eral election was again a the house of commons 3 to 1 vote defeated amendment to the corn ened gen- i when production bill, which the ministers had an- nounced their intention to treat as a vote of confidence.. This was the most critical amendment the bill, and the government victory is regard- <d as insuring the safe passage of the measure despite the fact that it is heartily disliked by a large section of rilamentarians and the pnblic. e strong sentiment againet hav- ing a general election during the war, however, predominated over the op- position to the bill and shows that the government played a strong hand when it decided to treat the vote as one of confidence. Today’s debate gave evidence of unabated dislike to the measure. Walter Runciman and others strongly denounced the twen- ty-five phillings minimum wage as miserably inadequate. The government’s position, as ex- plained by Sir Frederick E. Smith, the attorney-general, was that the sov- ernment was being punished for fix- ing a minimum which would prevent the farm laborers from being exploit- ed and that there was nothing in the bill to prevent the wages board from giving a higher wage where it was Justified. A number of the members, while maintaining their opposition to the bill, announced that they would sup- port the government rather than risk a general election. SECOND LIBERTY LOAN CAMPAIGN PLANNED The Woman’s Committee Have Sub- Committces in Many States. ‘Washington, July 23.—In prepara- tion for a second Liberty Loan cam- palgn in the fall, the Woman's Lib- erty Loan Commiitee today announced a partial reorganization and plans “to bring home to every woman the fi nancial advantages and patriotic duty of Investment in government bonds.” Mrs. Louis Slade of New York has been appointed chairman for the sec- ond federal reserve district. State chairmen have been appoint- ed In 33 states. Mrs. Morgan G, Bul- keley of Hartford was named for Con- necticut. MAN WHO INSULTED FLAG GUEST OF POSTMISTRESS Postmaster Asked to Put Traitors Out of Office or People Will. Washington, July 23—Senator Me- Cumber of North Dakota, speaking in the senate today, called on Postmas- ter-general Burleson to investigate charges that a North Dakota post- mistress and her husband had enter- tained a lecturer who insulted the flag. TBe senator declared he had received many communications from persons in his state asking how they could “rid themselves of copperheads and traitors.” “I will leave it to the postmaster- general to determine whether he is as active in putting trgitors out of office as he was in pufting republi- cans out” said Senator McCumbe “And I will let the postmaster-gen- eral know in this way that unless he takes cognizance of this condition, there are patriotic people in North Dakota who will take cognizance in thelr own way.” Senator McCumber read ‘a_letter from a citizen of Bowman, N. D.. and another addressed to a United States district attorney in that state, com- plaining that a postmistress had en- tertained and assisted a lecturer who insulted enlisted men and loval citi- zens. Her husband, the letters charged, helped to distributs disloyal propa- ganda and permitted the lecturer to advertise his meeting in the post of- fice. One writer said the disloval clements were holding secret meet ings nightly and that unless the gov- ernment took charge the loyal citizens would do so. Senator MeCumber said the post- mistress and her husband are not Germans: and that the North Dakota citizens of German descent are loyal. UNITED STATES INVITED TO ALLIED WAR MEET Called by New Russian Government to Consider War Aims. Washington, July 28.—The United States will be invited to attend the allied conference on war alms called by the new Russian government to meet in_ August, it was stated today at the Russian embassy. As yet no formal invitations have gone out, but informal _discussions with the Brit- ish and French governments have e: tablished their willingness to accept. Embassy officials do_not know the exact scope of the conference. Owing, however, to Russia’s previous insis- Men Willing to Arbitrate. Boston, July 23.—The Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety announc- ed today that the 350 emploves of CG-orge Lawley & Sons Corporation, whese strike for higher wages has de- o A construction of submarine chas- el cr the navy, have agreed to-sub- g eir grievances to arbitration. - corporation, according to the com- 1-ittee’s statement, has not agreed to arbitrate the jssues. . River and rbor Bill. Washington, July 23.—The $27,000,- €30 river and harbor bill was debated f.r several hours with the usual pleas of urgent neceesity on the one side a~d the usual charges of pork barrel jegisiation on the other. It probably +-II be discussed again tomorrow and then laid aside for weeks for consid- eration of war tax legislation. ‘tence on more specific statements and in view of the fact that she has abandoned conquest for herself, it is thought she may feel justified in call- ing for renunciation from her allies. Whether the United States will deem it wise to participate in such a conference is problematical. Offcials are making no statements in advance of the invitation. B Republicans on Guard. Washington, July 23.—A protest that Governor Whitman is selecting only republicans on appeal exemption boards was made to Secretary Tu- multy today by chairmen_ of several upstate New York county committees. They told Mr. Tumulty this condition is general and promised to file a writ- ten complaint. The appeal boards for New York have not been announc- ed by the war department. s that the iine have informed the commission of inquiry mmfl{&p&mfl:fln- selves at the oommission's disposal. Radolln fe Dend. aml at Paris, dled Friday n m estate near Posen. Prince ‘von ‘was a social favorite at the French capital and popular in the German colony ?"mg his in- cumlcna..”m %‘u Yo 1910. Henderson In Stockholm. Stockholm, Tuesday, July 17.—(De- layed). Arthur Henderson, member of the cabinet without portfolio,s on his way home from Petrograd, spent Monday here. While in Stockholm he was In consultation with Hijalmar Branting and Camiile Huysmans, the soclalist leaders, and Forelgn Minis- ter Lindmann. PRESIDENT WILSON WILL SETTLE SHIP BOARD ROW Expected That Both Denman Goethals Will Remain. ‘Washington, July 23.—Steps to set- tle the shipping board row will be taken by President Wilson, it was said_today at the White House, with- in the next 24 hours. There was no intimation as to the president’s move, but officials In close touch with the situation believe that Chairman Den- man and Major General Goethals, the manager of the board's fleet corpora- tion, will be told they must compose theirdifferences and start immediately on the government’s shipbuilding pro- gramme. Shipping Board Calm. In support of this belief there were indications today that the shipping board and General Goethais are work- ing on a more harmonious basis than they have been at any time since first disagreeing over the question of wooden ships. Many details of the final programme to be adopted, it is said, already are near completion. The plan as approved, it is understood, Wwilt show that both sides have yield- ed on points of dispute. Di n of Authority. President Wilson, it is beiieved, is of the opinion that more would be lost than gained by letting either Mr. Denman or General Goethals go. Many officials think he will make a definite division of authority and end a situa- tion in which each holds himself re- sponsible for fhe building programme. The White House denial of reports that General Goethals otfered to resign is taken to mean that the president still_believes the programme can be completed best under the present ar- rangement if a definite division of au- thority is made. Members Resign. Reports today that Captain J. B. White and John A. Donaid, members of the shipping board, had resigned, renewed rumors of differences in the board itselr. ptain White, it was explained, however, asked to be re- ved some time ago because of ill alth, but since then has recovered and desires to remain on the board. The resignation of Mr. Donald was denied emphaticaliy at the \White House and by Mr. Donald. Eoard Meets Today. The shipping board and General Goethals will 1meet tomorrow or Wednesday to go over that part of the programme calling for construc- and i tion of two government-owned ship vards for building fabricated steel ships. final form for the contracts for building the vards and the ships to be constructed in them is yet to be determined. ¢ the government could not rush into the expenditure of hundreds of mil-, lions of dollars without giving careful consideration to every phase of the programme. Family Fishing. _St. John's, N. F., July 23.—Home fisheries are playing an important part in the commercial life of New- foundland this year. Prices for all fish products have risen to such un- substantial addition to their income puiting in an hour or two of fi ng every dav. It iz no unusual sight to observe whole families going out in rowboats in the evening and re- turning with a good load of codfish caught within a mile or two of their homes. $25,000,000 in Freight. Yokohama, Japan. July 23.—More than 80 000 ‘tons of freight valued at nearly $25,000,000 are at Yokohama awaiting shipment abroad. The con- dition is due to lack of ships and it is likely to be aggravated. A great part of the goods is destined for the United States. The government has ordered an In- vestigation into freight congestion and will seek a remedy. Canners on Strike, Ban Jose, Cal, July 23.—From 1,500 to 2,000 persons, including several hun- dred women, quit work at three fruit canneries here today after employers refused to meet demands for higher wages and shorter hours Police at- tribute the walkout to agitation started by members of the Industrial Workers of the World. Rioting attended the strike in one part of San Jose and one man was reported shot, Grand Treasurer Fisk Dead. ‘Windsor, Conn., July 23.—Mrs. Ida A. Fisk, treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, Order of the Eastern Star,« died at her home here tonight after a long illness. She was 62 years old. Her husband is Dr. Henry J. Fisk. The funeral will be held on Thursday from the First Congrega- tional church. Summer Residence Robbed Greenwich, Conn., July 23.—Com- plaint was made to the police today that the residence of Theodore J. Toedt at Sound Beach was broken in- to some time vesterday and robbed of ;proach the en French line. about $3,000 worth of Jewelry and about $270 in money. & A : ordinary government’s control of exports has Coritrats Avardad, resulted in an absolute embargo on e A carzoes destinated to the northern Suggestions that the building pro-|py opean neutral countries. Since gramme has beer delayed to any ap-|ih. control was made effective a lit- | ‘f“;?c‘a.b'e gxtent were met at the|ie more than a week ago. not a single shipping board's offices tofay with |le Jnors than o week ago. not o sin the statement that conmtracts for 75 (7RTED Gt Was lcarned today, has been veasele have just beem let and that|liconsed for shipment to these ma- temporary of much information by the diplomatic representatives of the fected, it ing exports from these countries Germany chances of permitting American goods recedented rti & Tante ‘of the Jonk shore line have ro- | (0 €0 through to the enemy. "The facts alized the possibility of making a s;uzm. it is said, will be available ai i shortly. are commodities that go to most oth- er neutrals. acter of the consignee was established tiating with the British for an rangement by which the export control will supersede the British system granting letters of assurance. license is no guarantee agalost British seizure and American exporters must satisfv the British authorities of their own policy toward the European neutrals. GOV‘!RNMINT ‘TO PROVIDE FOR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS INSURANCE POLICIES For Officers and Men of the Army and Navy and Marine Corps—Provision for the Training of Injured Men and Fit Them for Making a Livelihood After the War and for the Support of Famili of Those Who Dled for Cauntry. Washington, July 28.—The federal government's plan for insurance of officers and men of the army, navy and marine corps against death and injury while in service broadened to- day into a complex programme which would provide government allowances for familles of soldiers and sailors and the rehabilitation and training of injured men to fit them for making a livelihood after the war. The programme was discussed at eonferences today among officials of the war, navy, treasury, commerce and labor departments, the labor com- mittee lof the Council of National De- fense and the presidents and other high officers of leading insurance companies of the United States. Government to_Pay Extr. Issuance of insurance policies from $1,000 to $10,000 to officers and men at ordinary peace-time rates, the gov- crnment paving the extra cost, in- demnities for total or partial disa- bility, and administration of the en- tire scheme by the government’s war risk insurance bureau which is at present insuring officers and crews of American merchant vessels, are among the outstanding features of the proposed programme, Plan Not Completed. ‘The plan has not yet assumed de- finite form,” said a statement issued at the treasury late today, “but when it has been worked out in all its fun- damentals and detalls, Secretary Mc- Adoo will present it to *he president for his approval and if approved the recommendation will be submitted to congress at an early date for its con- sideration. ‘The whole proposition is based on the fundamental idea that the gov- ernment, should, as a matter of jus- tice and humanity, adequately protect its fichting men on land and sea and their dependent families. It is pro- posed to impose on the public treas- ury the obligation of indemnifying justly the men who have entered or about to enter the American army and navy. Provision for Dependents. “Under the plan discussed, it is suggested that provision be made for the support of dependents of soldiers and sailors by giving them an allot- ment out of the pay of the men and also an equal allowance by the government: that officers and men be indemnified azainst death or total or partial disability: that a system of rehabilitation and re-education of dis- abled men be inaururated and that the government insure the lives of sailors and soldiers on their applica- tion at rate-; of premium based upon riski CONTROL OF EXPORTS IS VERY EFFECTIVE Not a Cargo For Neutral Countries Has Been Licensed. Washington, July 23.—The American Policy is Temporary. The policy enforced is described as to be changed as soon as it is possible to put the neutrals on a ‘ationing basis. Despite submission neutrals af- the government considers that lacks convincing evidence regard- to no and it wants to take Exports For Allies. Goods destined for the allied coun- tries are licensed without question as Some shipments have been permitted to go forward to Switzerland, but not until the char- bevond question. Meanwhile the government is nego- ar- ot For the an export control present. however, good faith and that of the re- ceivers of their goods. The Dutch minister, Mr: Van Rap- vard, has taken a particularly vigor- ous 'stand against the government's Stubborn Struggle Will Win. Petrograd, via London, July 23— (British Admiralty per Wireless Press). —The executive councils of the all- Russian workmen’s and_soldiers’ and peasants’ organizations have issued a proclamation to the armies notifying them that “unlimited authority and power” has been given the govern- ment, that its commands must be law, branding as traitors those who dis- obey the commands of the provisional government, and warning them that only by “a stubborn struggle will you win peace for Russia and all nations.” Could Not Locate Americans. American Training Camp in France, July 27—(By The Assoclated Press).— German aerial squadrillas apparently have persistently sought to locate the American troops since their arrival here, but without the slightest success to date. Counter-squadrillas have been so watchfu] and energetic that the Germans have been ble to ap- ient and have been beaten off they crossed the LY 24 1917 TEN PAGES—70 COLS. PRICE TWO CENTS “Man of the Hour”’ HAS BEEN MADE THE VIRTUAL DICTATOR OF RUSSIA. HAS UNLIMITED POWER He Has Gone to Galicia to Use His Characteristic Force Against the Recalcitrant Troops and Bring Them Face to Face With Enemy — Ger- mans Ceased Fierce Infantry A saults Along the Chemin des Dam: in France, Alexander F. Kerensky, the man of the hour in Russta—the man who early in July started the brilllant offensive against the Germans and Austro-Hun- garians in Galicfa which gave them notable gains—has been mads virtual dictator in Russia and given the tre- mendous task of putting down the dis- affection of the troops which has re- sulted in a retreat along the front in Galicla and otherwise to end the anamalous situation that prevails in Russia. Bound to Galici By an almost unanimous vote council of workmen's and soldlers delegates and the peasants’ congress, realizing that a man of ability of the highest order was required at the present juncture to strergthen the morale of the Russian troops, has given “unlimited powers” to M. Keren- sky and his government and M. Ker- ensky is already on his way to Galicia, where be soon may be expected to use all the force at his command against the recalcitrant troops and again bring them face to face with the foe. Rust Discontcerted. The pituation in both East Galicia and to the north of the Pripet marshes for the moment is proving disconcert- ing to the Russian government. Added to the struggle it is having with the deserters In Galicia, who are still fall- ing back nearly everywhere, comes the news that lack of stability among the men fighting against the Germans in the region of Smorgon and Krevo, southeast of Vilna, is giving the Rus sion government and milltary coms mand great cause for worriment. Success in Jeopardy. In a flerce attack between Smorgon and Krevo the Russians drove a wedge into the German line to a depth of two miles at various places and took mor® than a thousand prisoners. A Petro grad war office communication an- nounces, however, that the lack of morale of certain detachments of the Russians is placing the success in Jjeopardy, while the latest Berlin offi- clal communication, which admits that gains were made, asserts that already most of the captured positions have been retaken. * Foes Take Advantage. Taking advantage of the chaos that 1eigns, the Germans and Austfo-Hun- garians are keeping up their intensive push against the Russians all along the front in_Galicia. H The Germans are directly before Tarnopol, if they have not already cap- tured this important pivotal point east of Lemberg, which the Russians have held since early in the war, and also are advancing on both sides of the Dniester river and between the Stripa and Zlota Lilap. where they have oc- cupied additional villages. Tarnopol, a city of about 35,000, is the about 25 miles behind the positions occupied by the Russians when the | German_ counter-attack began last i week. Unless the Russian forces to | the north and south are able to carry out a rapid retreat they will be threatened from the flank by the ad- vancing Germans. Germans and French. The Germans apparently have ceased. for the time being, at least, their fierce infantry onslaughts azainst the French along the Chemin des Dames in France, which have cost them dearly in men killed, wounded or taken prisoner, when compared with the extremely small amount of ground they gained. The latest French official communication announces that Mon- | day saw no infantry action in this re- gion, although about Hurtebise and | Craonne, particularly on the Californie plateau, the Germans continued their | violent bombardments of the French | positions. Near Cerny the French themselves took the 'initiative in a| small operation and gained ground and captured men of the German crown ' prince. i Canadians and Germans. ! The Canadians have taken another ! hack at the German line protecting the coal fields south of Lens and agafn| have appreclably advanced their line. | Althougn the British communication | does not give the extent of the suc- | cesses, merely announcing that the ! troops reached their objective with slight losses, The Associated Press ! correspondent with the British forces says the Canadians forced their way to the second line of German defenses along a front of 700 yards and hombed and destroyed positions and took pris- oners. On the other fronts there has heen little notable activity, although further successes have been gained by _the British against the Germans In East Africa and the Turks in Palestine. Drowned While Canceing. Hartford, Conn., July 23.—James Mc- Nulty, 27, of this city, was drowned in the Connecticut river today while canoeing, when the craft capsized, throwing him and his companion, Rob- ert Larson, into the water. Larson ! made his wav safely to shore. Mc- Nulty’s body was recovered. No Extra Custom Fees. p Washington, July 23.—All customs collectors were ordered to today to dis- continue charging extra fees for clear- ing vessels Sundays. holidays and at night, which recently has been on the increase at certain seaports. The prac- tice, it was said, apparently originated from misconstruction of the law of 1913 amending In certain respects practices and fees. Tank Steamer Ashore. Vineyard Haven, Mass., July 23. The tank steamer Perfection, oil- laden, went aground on the west end of Middle Ground shodl in Vineyard sound during a fog today. An attempt steamer to float the - Condensed Telegrams ..J. Monpdle\:’ifl ‘0' Bfilh‘;l is mentioned AL " ; casualty list. i ey The Lafayette flying squadron took part in 67 airplane duels in the week ending July 14. Premier Kerensky said the recent ri- ots in Petrograd were instigated by German agents. All interned Germans at Ellis Island will be sent to Hot Spring, N. C., as soon as houses can be erected. The State Department said the report that the Unted States was going to lend money to Mexico was false. Twenty-two aviation students will start from Ithaca for the government ;ldylir;lg grounds at Mount Clemens, ch. The papers of Mexico print extensive declarations rejoicing over the an- pounced removal of the American em- A’ fire cccurred on the Heckscher es- tate at Westbury, L. L Four ponies yere burned. They were valued at The Federal draft quotas for the various exemption districts of New York State will not be avalilable for a day or two. Four Milwaukee distilleries are work- ing at capacity piling up stocks in an- ticipation of the application of the an- ti-whiskey law. Polce Commissioner Arthur Woods appointed Mrs. Grace Humiston a spe- clal investiator for the police depart- ment without pa Two brothers, Estell and Roy Craw- ford, were killed at Smithland, Ky when cartridges in a farmhouse wer struck by lihtning. Ten persons were injured when a storm of cyclonic proportions swept for 20 mlies aiong the route of the Chicago & Joliet Electric Railroad. increase fares from five to six cents in each fare zone, under a ruling of the Public Utility commission. The American troops in France are learning the art of throwing bombs and are outdistancing the Frenchmen at it because of their baseball training. Captain David J. Roberts, marine superintendent of the Cunard lLine, has resigned after 13 years' service with the company, on account of ill health. John F. Freeman, a Trenton prison deputy, was dismissed. charged with having accepted money from persons interested in having prisoners paroled. New York State was second with re- cruits, 175, and Pennsylvania first with 200. ew York lacks less than 1000 men to fill its quota for the regular army. Allen Smith of Brooklyn, was killed when his aeroplane fell into the Dela- ware River near Marcus Hook, Pa. Smith was having his last course in aviation. Anton Nielson, a native of Denmark, was arrested on a charge of threaten- ing to assassinate the president and Thomas Edison. He is now in jail at Louisville. The Census Bureau will issue a re- port on the quantity of cottonseed re- ceived crushed and on hand and of cottonseed products from Aug. 1, 1916, to June 30. The Bank of England reported cur- rency notes outstanding £149 494 703, against £148 $.280 last week. Gold for the redemption of notes remalins at £28,500,000. Spokane has but four Chinese laun- dries left, six having closed thelr doors. Pay In the canning plants of Alaska is better than in the laundries on the coast. The resignation of the Preuvian cab- inet is believed to be imminent. Tt is considered probable in political circles that the flnance mnister will organize A jury in the United States court at Cleveland returned a verdict of guilty in the trial of three soclalists leaders for hindering registration for selective service. The Machine Gun Board approved the purchase of 20.000 of the Brown- ing automatic rifles 10000 heavy and 10000 light. The hoard also approv- ed the purchase of 25000 Lewis guns. President Menocal sent a message to Congress vetoing the $30,000,000 meas- ure recently passed by both Houses. His reason is that it did not include the stamp tax clause recommended by him. The Local Anzeiger of Berlin hea the the American consul at Odessa John A. Ray. was imprisoned there with his British colleague by soldiers for having spoken unfavorably of the revolution. Announcement made by the depart- ment of commerce says that on July 10 in a yard which ships were being built for Federal life saving service. a fire of unknown origin started and de stroyed the yard. Upset by the fact of her sweetheart's | red-ink number being drawn in the draft, Miss Anna Fox Brooklyn. com mitted suicide. Her head was im- mersed in a bathtub full of water and the gas was turned on. According to a crop report issued by the Ninth District - Federal Reserve Bank the grain crop throughout large portions of Minnesota and the Dakotas and Montana is below normal, due to the continued dry weather. All unemployed men at Bisbee, Ari- zona who have not applied to the in- vestigation committee, composed of lo- cal authorities, for ‘“clearance” cards permitting them to get work. were ar- rested charged with vagrancy. Elie Lalamiere a leader on the anti- conscription ‘in Canada, declared they had 500 men who are drilling at Mon- treal so as to be prepured when they are going to be drafted, and they are led by an ex-American army officer. More than 60 per cent. of the $2,000,- 000,000 liberty loan already has been paid into the treasury. Monday's treas- vry statement, the first issued in 24 days, shows payments June 30 on the liberty loan account of $1,385,024,456. sulal is the Largest in Connecticut in T’ropbrtion to the City’s Population |Alexander Kerensk Food Control Bill Agai_n in Senate THREE-HEADED COMMISSION SINGLED FOR ATTACK. 18 PRESIDENT WILSON Will Throw = His Against the Proposal of Food Board, to Personal Strength it the Power of Hoover—Op position is Developing Agalnst the Senate Liquor and Wheat Amend- ments—Effort to Force the Bone- Dry Provisions. _\\'fl!hlflg'un, July 23.—Administra- tion house leaders are preparing for a determined fight in conference on certain features of the food control bill as re-written in the senate _ The senate amendments to provids for a joint congressional committes on the conduct of the war and for 2 board of three members to control food will be singled out for dster mined attack. At the White Ho: there were indications today th President Wilson will throw his per sonal strength against the food boar: proposal, inserted by senators to limit the power of Herbert Hoover, statement was forthcoming as to administration view on the proposed congressional committee, but it n kn(vl\\'n strong influences are opposed to it. Liquor Amendment Opposed. Vigorous opposition 1s developing also to the senate liquor and 32 a bushel wheat amendmen Prohibi- tion advocates in the house want to force acceptance of the houss bone- dry provisions, or at least .to com- promise on a provision giving * president some control over beer and com o1 light wines and the power to mandeer distilled liquors either in out of bond. A large group of hot members are opposed to leaving any minimum price for wheat in the bill The House Conferees. Indications are that the house con- ferees will be named tomorrow. A prolonged deadlock may ensue, but so determined are the house administra- tion leaders that they have decided to pay no heed to urgent appeals for speeding up the bill as long as the objectionable joint committee _and food board features are retained. They will insist that to assign three men to a food board instead of vesting th powers {n one man would only delay results by scattering authority. Efforts probably will be made in the house when the bill comes up to- morrow to instruct the conferees to concur in all of the senate amend- ments, but administration leaders ars confident of their ability to block sueh a move, The President Acts. President Wilson asked congress to- day to eliminate from the food con- trol bill a senate amendment ing a joint committee of senators and representatives to confer and advise with executive officlals on war expen ditur ereat - In a letter to Chairman Lever, of the house agricultural comm the president pointed out in frank terms that such a committee would ba like copstantly to harass those directly r sponsible for the conduct of the Retention of thé section, he congress, he would be comp t terpre: as signifying “a lack of fidence In myeself.” other house Mr. Lever and are understood to be ready a determined fight against t sion, which was voted into near the close of the long senate de- bate. The house leaders also are planning to oppose vigorously the sen for a food control board instead of one ad are many ind! back ate’s provisior of three members ministrator, and there cations that in this lkewise have the president’s unqualifie ing. President's Letter to Lever. Wilson wrote to tive Lever in response to a promising to hasten the food through conference and asking advice the war committee provision. The Represent Mr. on prestdonts reply follows “I am very much obliged to vou for your thoougtful courstsy In stating to me the circumstances of the present actlon on the food adminidration bilf and T am particnlarly obliged to vo for calling my attention to section T deem it my duty to express my opinion aho that sectfon and ftw effect upon the whole administration of the war very frankly indeed, sirée the public interest manifestly demands that I should do so. “Section 23 is not only entirely eign to the subject matter of the fo administration bill in which it Is corporated but would, If enacted Into law, render my task of conducting the v practically impossible. 1 ot believe that those Who DProw is section scrutinized t with care or analysed the effects which fts op eration would necessarlly have isign of execu- “The constant super tive action which it would amount to nothing lesa than contemplates pop= | assumption on the part of the lezisia- iHve body of the executive work of he administration “There is a very ominous precedent in our history which shows how suck a supervision would operate. T refe; to the committee on the conduct of the war constituted by the congress Adur ing the administration of Mr. Lincoln Tt was the cause of constant and Ais- tressing harrassment and rendered Mr Lincoln's task all but impossible The president sald he was not qr tioning what might be the motives of such a committee but he did not think co-operation of that kind practicable under the circumstanc Indiana Cloudburst. Laporte, Ind., July 28.—A cloud- burst and severe wind storm which swept this city late today caused property damage estimated at more than $100,000. No persons wers kill- ed. Serious crop damage was re. ported outside the city. Chaplain Barry Dead. Boston, July 23-—Rev. Garrett J Barry, pastor of St Philip's churct in the South End, and a former na- tional chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, died at a hospital here to- day after an operation performed s week ago. He was 57 years of age 4