Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 17, 1918, Page 1

VOL. LIX—NO. 118 POPULATION 29,919 NORWICH, ‘CONN., FRI DAY, MAY 17, 1918 Rulletin 12 PAGES—88 COLS. TALIAN TRODPS HAVE ASSUNED THE OFFENIVE Austro-Germans Compelled to Fight Hard to Maintain Positions They Have Held Since Last November ITALIANS AGGRESSIVE ON THE ASIAGO PLATEAU The Initiative Taken By the Italians Is Accepted as an Indica- tion They Are Attempting to Break Up Arrangements For the Launching of the Long-Heralded Teutonic As- sault—Austrian Battleship Sunk By the Italians — In Tianders and Picardy Only Heavy Artillery Fire Is In Progress—Washington Announces That the Soviet Gov- ernment of Russia Is Forming an Army to Meet the Ag- gression of the Germans. \mong the rugged peaks of the plateau, east of the Brenta Italian front again has to violent action. The ag- as been taken by the Ital- wever, and the Austro-German instead of launching their long {ed assault on the Italian lines; which may be component parts of a plan of campaign.in that theater of| the war. Nowhere have the Italian lines been reached by attacking par- tdes of Austrians. In Flanders and Picardy, only eavy artillery fire has marked the fighting during the past day. Amer- ican gunners have been at work in £0 e been compelled to fight hard to|the general bombardment that has iaintain the positions where they !heen going on and again have set ave stood since last November. buildings in Montdidier in flames. Here and at several points there have been patrol engagements, but these fights have not approached the mag- nitude of a battie at any point. A daring raid on- the Austrian na- val base at Pola has been made by Italian units, and an Austrian bat- tleship of the 20,000 ton type has been destroyed. The Ttalian naval forces were aided in their operations by the co-operation of an aerial squadron. It has beem announced frem Wash- ington that an official order has been Thé fighting seems to _have centered n the comparatively short section of battle jine between Monte Asa- e and Monte Pertica. - These two eights, about three miles apart, rise 1o an altitude of about 5000 feet, while between them there is a sort “saddle” on which the Teutonic 1orces have taken up strong positions. Loth the Vienna and Rome official N of bitter fighting on the e latter stating the have entered Austrian ltalian soldiers ‘renches on Monte Asalone in two |issued by the Soviet government of places, Russia, calling for the formation of &an T fact that the Italian armies:army which will fight for the secur- taken the initiative in the fight- would seem to indicate they have t to carry the fight to the ene- in such a way as to break up any arrangements for the launching of a swong Teutonic assauit. This has many precedents in the present war, stronz offensive at a threatened Leinz considered the best de- certain circumstanees. the fighting has been very. Gerce east of the Brenta, the whole I:a%ian. live. from: - Lake -Garda_to-the Piave and thence to the sea has beed marked by patrol engagements, which pear to be isolated actions, but PREDICTS COAL SHORTAGE FOR NEW ENGLAND Everett Morss of the Priorities Com- mittee of the War Industries Board. {ity of the Russian republic, which has boen menaced by the aggression of the Germans. Arthur J. Balfour, British secretary for foreign affairs, discussing in the ouse of commons the now famous letter written by Emperor Charles of Austria to Prince Sixtus of Bourbon, said Great Britain consider proposals put forward by an Muidfi'éfi‘}_ in-a z’r:isnmm; W e, He clared no offers thy ¥ - miade §y AN IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE STEEL COMMITTEE With the War Industries Board Has Been Called For Today. Boston, May 18.—Coal shortage for New England next winter that will make last winter's serious situation appear “insignificant” was predicted by Everett Morss of the priorities committee of the War Industries oard, in addressing a group of lead- ing_manufacturers here today. “The government,” he said, “real- izes it is falling down on coal ship- ments into New England at the, rate { about 20,000 tons a day. I doubt the programme as laid down is safe. We might as well face the situation. Should the shortage come next win- ter, war industries will get the coal and other industries will not. The zeneral public does not yet realize the seriousness of the war as it is appreciated in Washington, “Every pound of coal saved today will be a pound available next winter ‘when the coal famine is on. To sup- ply war industries and domestic users of coal next winter is a very large proposition and one_that is bound to ause uneasiness. 1 recommend to cvery man on war work, direct or in- direct that he make his application to be placed on the preference list. You annot rest upon the assumption that you now are on the preference list.” The meeting was held in the state house under the direction of the Na- tional Association of Cotton and Wool Manufacturers to discusg the coal sit- uation. President W. Frank Shove of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers, presided. and James J. Storrow, fuel administrator for New England, and James H. Hustls, chairman of the operating committee »f the federal railroad administration, were among the speakers. The necessity of restricting coal coneumption in the manufacturing plants was urged by Mr. Storrow. A saving of 10 per cent., he said, would greatly improve the situation and a saving of 20 per cent, he believed, vould tide New Bngland over the cri- Washington, May. 16.—A secret and important meeting of ‘the steel com- mittee of the American Iron and Steel Institute, lieaded by Elbert H. Gary, with the War Industries Board, has been called here for tomorrow. The whole question of curtailment of industries as well as that of steel will be thrashed out at the meeting. A “showdown” will be demanded by the steel men. The government will be asked to determine definitely, and give figures, how the steel compan- ies shall be operated and how far the <overnment must go in controiling =ither their output &s they do now, or how much more drastic their control must be. The steel men contend there is no serious shortage, and that pending actual determination of war require- ments, there is no necessity for cut- ting off absolutely steel for commer- cial use. Besides Mr. Gary, other steel men expected to attend are J. A. Topping, president of the Republic Iron and Steel Company: E. A. S. Clark, pres- ident of the Lackawanna Steel com- pany: E. G. Grace, president of the Bethlehem Steel company; J. A. Campbell, president of the Youngs- town Sheet and Tube Company, and James A. Burden, of the Burden Iron Company, of New York. Charles M. Schwab. director-general of the emer- gency fleet corporation, and a mem- ber of the steel institute committee, may attend. YOUTHS 21 SINCE JUNE 5 $ REQUIRED TO REGISTER. Bill Has Been Passed by Both Houses of Congress. ‘Washington, May 16—The house late today passed without a record vote the conference report on the bill requiring registration in the draft of youths who have become 21 years of |age since June 5 last. The senate previously had agreed to the report, and after its passage by the house it was sent to the presi- dent. As Anl'lly agreed to, the bill pro- vides that youths registered under it ehall be placed at the bottom of the lists of those classes to which they Mr. Hustis told the manufacturers the railroads were doing as well as they could, but they could not be de- pended upon to make up much of a deficit in water transportation. “Our only hope appears to get more coal by water,” he said. “It seems to me that we are very much worse off than last year.” CHARGED WITH STEALING LIBERTY LOAN BONDS Robert L. McClair, in J. Haven, Indicted For Offense. : New York, May 16—Herbert L. Mc- ceed Immediately. Clair, alias Lester Marshall, who is in jail in New Haven, Conn., was indict- | Washington, May 16.—The shipping ¢d here today, charged with stealing|board has decided to proceed immedi- 3400 from the Liberty Loan booth at|ately on a large scale with the build- Rector's restaurant, April 8. The pris- | ing of concrete ships and will increase oner, who went to New Haven and|the program out of the appropriation thence to Maime after the alleged theft | of two and one-quarter billion dollars here was arrested in Maine on a Con- | which has been asked for the next necticut warrant for burglary. Local | fiscal year. 4 . authorities have given notice that they| Eighteen concrete ships, aggregat- wish to extradite him for the theft of | ing 117,500 tons, have been contracted the loan bonds. for. It was announced today that 58 The district attorney’s office said |other concrete vessels at a cost of McClair, using a stolen draft regis-|about $42250,000 -will be ordered as tration card as credentials, enrolied|soon as sites for the four mew govern- as a voluntary Liberty loan canvasser.|ment yarde are chosen. 3 He is alleged to have prevailed upon| Virtually all of the new ships will be the gir! who was cashier of the loan 7,500 tons and many of them will be booth at the restaurant, to give him|tankers for the oil trade. the receipts up to midnight of April %, saying he. could place them in a bvank for her. in medical and theological shall be exempt from the draft. at New|TO BUILD CONCRETE SHIPS New York ON A LARGE SCALE. Shipping Board Has Decided to Pro- schools The Treasury made another loan of $3,000,000 to Serbia. ¢ ish prepared, toF 3 pe:ce.m from - the [Who presided emphasized ihe fact that Central. Powers,” provided ' they ~are | there can he no peace withqut Victory son | and _declared tia Germany and Austria had Béeh in the|us have peace” said Mr. Taft, “but interest of fair and honorable peace.|let us have war that we may have will be assigneq and that students iow | Cabled Paragraphs Airplane Raid on Paris Failed, Paris, May 16.—Two successive at tempts to reach Paris were made by two distinct groups of German air- planes last night. The first group, after dropping bombs 18 miles south of the point where they had crossed the line, regained their base shortly before 11 p. m. DON'T FAIL TO READ GERMAN PEACE TERMS As Stated in a Document Found in a German Trench. With the French Army in France, Wednesday, May 15—(By The Asso- ciateq Press).—Germany’s conditions of peace are clearly stated in a docu- ment found in a German trench that was recently recaptured by entente allied troops. A resume of the prin- cipal conditions, ds given in an offi- cial translation, reads: “After the enormous sacrifices we have made of our blood and property, We exact as a necessary minimum (o the presenvation and development of Germany the following: “Belglum, especially - the Flanders coast, with Antwerp, is to remain un- der German military, economic and political dependence. “Liberty of the seas shall be prop- erly established for all nations, the central powers being allowed a com- mercial fleet totalling 17,800,000 tons. while that of the allies should-amount to 10,900,000 tons. < “Our colonies shall be returned with augmentation. “We are to have more numerous and stronger naval stations. “The Longwy and Briey mine fields, {which furnished France its weapons {for attack, shall become German. “Readjustments of the frontiers, particularly in the Vosges, are to be fixed according to the military situa- tion and the appreciation of the com- mandant. Our frontiers must be such that their defense is made easier. “The former Germas Baltic prov- inces shall be incorporated, their rich soil furnishing new cergal fields for German peasant _emigrants, thus pro- tecting the empire against the dan- gers of famine. “Courland, Lithuania, Livonia and Esthonia are to be colonized. “One million - eight hundred thou- sand tons of Rumanian petrol will be at the disposition of Germany. “Those nations who attacked peace- ful Germany must pay all war charges in raw material, ships, ready money and territorial ~concessions, leaving Germany with only five billions na- tional debt.” LEAGUE TO ENFORCE PEACE IN CONVENTION President Taft Says There Can Be No Peace Without Victory. Philadelph 16.—Peace, but thout was the slogan by speakers at the opening session here today of the “Win the war for permanent peace” convention of the Leamue to Fgforce Peace. Pormer President William H. Taft, 13 erican peo: 16 should sei their faces stern and unbenaing toward one end—war. “Let peace. To sound the trumpet for war to the end. this convention was call- €d.” Many other speakers endorsed the sentiments expressed by Mr. Taft. Delegates appointed by Prosident Samuel Gompers to represent the |American Federation of Labor and the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy at the convention present- ed a statement tonight endorsing the plan for a league to enforce peace hut condemning peace conferences during the war. The statement, it was an- nounced, was drawn up at a confer- | ence in Washington in which Mr. Gompers presided. “In times of war," the statement said, “we oppose conferences with the subjects of enemy countries for ary purposs connected with war or peace. Jn America, as in all other de mocracies at war, the governmen! speaks for the cntire nation in all negotiations or conferences with en- emy subjects or governments in re- lation to foreign affairs. _ All per- sons or groups of persons who in open or private collusion with persons in enemy countries attempt to cause to e initiated or to influence peace ne- gotiations or the conduet of the war independently of the government are guilty of violating the fundamental principles of democratic government. based upon the consent of the people.” SUMMER SCHOOL TO BE HELD AT MOUNT HOLYOKE To Train .College Women to Teach Principles of Hygiene to Women Workers. ‘South Hadley, Mass, May 16.—One opportunity for college women to train for positions as teachers for the prin- ciples of hygiene and right living among women workers in, government factories and munitions plants will be afforded by a summer echool to be held at Mount Holyoke college. Can- didates for the course, which will Tun from June 26 to Aug. 31, must have had practical. administrative experi- ence in labor fields, it was said today in connection with the announcement of the plans. 9,000-TON TANKER LAUNCHED AT FORE RIVER YARD. Vessel is Experted to Be in Service by the End of the Month. Quincy, Mass, May 16—The 9,000~ ton tanker George W. Barnes was launched at the Fore River yard of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding corpora- tion late today. Mrs. Edward L. Do- heny of Los Angeles, wife of the pres- ident of the Pan-American Petroleum and Transport company, which con- tracted for the steamer, christened it. So far advanced is the work that the vessel is expected to be put in service by the end of the month. It was taken over by the United States shipping d some time ago. KERENSKY IS EXPECTED TO ARRIVE IN UNITED STATES According to a Report Published in the‘ New York Call. New York, May 16—Alexander F. Kerensky, who beceme. premier of Russia in July, 1917, and was deposed in November by the Bolsheviki, is ex- pected to arrive in the United States netx week, according to a report pub- lished today by the New York Call, a socialist organ. 3 This report, sent from Washington and said to have originated. in au- thoritative sources, states that Keren- sky probably will arrive at ay Atlan- tic port Monday and will go cirect to | weight tons, manned by tie navy for|te bombard railway stations and bil- the Russian embassy at Washington. RIS Theh Russiazg#rorestalled pizge of Warships OYED SEVEN BRITISH, R AMERICAN SUBMARINES BEFOREHANGO RETREAT Acted When the German Naval Forces Were Seen Ap- proaching—MercHant Ships Followed Example. and Transports London, May 16.—Russian naval of- ficials blew up their four American submarines before retreating from Hango, in_southwestern Finland, last April, the British admiralty announced tonight. No Submarine Left for Enemy. Seven British submarines also were destroyed when the German naval forces and transports - approaced Hango. None of the British vessels fell into the hands of the enemy, the admiralty announced. The seven British submarines were destroyed during the five days from April 3 to April . The admiralty says the project of blecking the harbor by sinking ships in it had been rejected by the Russian admiral commander- in-chief. Few Ships Left for Germans. The effect of the destruction\of the British submarines upon the crews of merchant vessels was, however, the statement says, excellent and induced the destruction of many ships which would otherwise have fallen into the hands of the enemy. GENERAL PERSHING MAY ISSUE DAILY REPORTS As to the Military Situation in the Two Sectors Held by American Troops. ‘Washington,' May 16. today of the Publication first American “official communque” prepared at expedition- ary headquerters in France, inaugur- ated what is expected to be a daily re- port to the American people on what their coldiers abroad are doing. In giving out the text of the state- ecretary Baker indicated his t General Pershing would find le to follow that course. As to the military situation in the two scctors held by American troops the communique was exceedingly brief. Increased artillery activity on both sides, both north of Toul and in Lorraine, were noted, with the com- ment “nothing else of importance to report” Most of the statement was devoted to official accounts of the dar- ing and enterprise of American offi- cers and men in scouting and raiding operations and in the air. Designation in _the communique the flicht for whieh Major® Ralph Royce was recorated by the French army corps commander, as the “first American flight over the cnemy's lines.” was taken here as an announce- ment that ,a complete American air squadron now is in operation at the Front. QUIET COMMENCEMENT AT YALE THIS YEAR No Undergraduate Class Day Exer- cises or Athletic Events. New Haven, Conn. Mav 16—While Yale's commencement exerciscs this vear will follow traditional lines, the programme, announced _ tonight, shows they will be shorn of a num- ber of customary features, including athletic events. the spring piay by the dramatic association and the un- dergraduate class day exercises. The ollege clase, however. will plant the fvy. une 16, President Hadley will deliver the baccalaureate address at Woolsey Hall June 18, in place of tha usual eball game with Marvard, there will be a patriotic celebration in which the alumni generally willi participate, and on June 19, the grad- 11 take place, fol- e alumni luncheon and president’s reception. The class reunions this vear will inciude those of 1868, of which the late Dean Henry P. Wright was sec- retary, and 1878, Former President Taft's class. The historic “1492” din- ner has been given up. AN ALLEGED KIDNAPPER ARRESTED IN BRIDGEPORT. Ferguson, Who Disappeared from New York May 3. Pearl New Yopk, May 16.—Police head- quarters arhounced tonight that Pearl Ferguson, charged with kidnapping five months’ old Shirley Jarobus, who disappeared from her home here May 3, was arrested today in Bridgeport, Conn. The child’s mother, with de- tectives, left tonight for Bridgeport to identify the missing baby. KIDNAPPER CAUGHT WITH INFANT IN HER ARMS Mrs. Pearl Ferguson is an Old Of- fender in Similar Cases. Bridgeport, Conn., May 16.—With the kidnapped infant in her arms, Mrs, Pearl Fersuson, sought by the New York police as the kidnapper of Shirley Jacobus of 227 West 121st street, New York, was captured by Bridgeport and New York police to- day as she alighted from a jitney bus. Mrs. Ferguson had been em- pioyed ‘as a_housekeeper in this city since the abduction. Mrs, Jacobus came here from New York. tonight and took the baby back with her. Police officials here declare that Mrs, Ferguson is a native of Danbury and that her first husband is now in prison. She is an old offender in a stmilar case, the police sa; STEAMSHIP ZAANLAND SUNK IN A COLLISION One of the Dutch Vessels Requisitioned. Recently Washington, May 16.—The steam- ship Zaanland, one of the Dutch ves- sels recently ~requisitioned by the United States government, was sunk in a collision at sea May 13. The na- vy department tonight announced that all on board were rescued and will be returned to this country. The vessel was a cargo carrier of ‘8,700 dead~ army purposes. American Steamer Neches Torpedoed RETURNING HOME LIGHT, WITH NO SOLDIERS ABOARD WAS NO LOSS OF LIFE | Ship Was a Cargo Carrier of 7,175 Tons and Carried a Crew of About 125 Men—Had a Capacity of About 14 ‘Knots Per Hour. Washington, May 16.—The American steamer Neches, a cargo carrier of 7175 tons, was torpedoed and sunk on the night of May 14, or in the early morning hours of May 15, without loss of life, the navy department today ‘an- nounced. Returning Home Light. The vessel was returning home light. ond with no soldiers aboard. It is believed she carried a crew of about 125 men. Secretary follows: 2 “The r department has received information th: the Neches, a cargo carrier of %175 tons. was torpedoed and sunk on the night of May 14 or early morning of May 15. All on Board Were Saved. “All on board are reported saved. “The_vessel was returning without cargo, Daniels' announcement No Troops Aboard. ,“Tt is.believed the vessel carried a crew -of about 125 men. No troops were on boéard. The Neches was un- der charter by the United States ship- ping board. = She was a steel built in 1914, anq had about 14 knots per hour. STRIKE OF PHILADELPHIA RAPID THANSIT EMPLOYES Has Been Called For Recognition of Their Union. May 1 Contradic- tory statemenis regarding the num- ber of motormen and conductors of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company who answered the strike call toda; for recognition of their union were sued tonight by officials of the com- pany and strike leaders. Thomas E. Mitten, pr transit company, declares that only about 15 per cent. of the men ans- wered the call, while union leaders claim that more than one-half of the company’s 6500 motormen find con- ductors had joined the strike. “The troubla is not serious and is confined to two sections of the city,” said Mr. Mitten's statement. added that the company had been asked by the de- partment of labor to keep it advised of any needs for afegtion of ¢ at Havy 3 Yards, or arsenals. aid he did not think government aid was needed. The home defense reserve of 1800 uniformed men were sworn in for guard duty at the car barns, if neces- sa Philadelphia, dent of the He Up to a late hour tonight cars on most of the lines were running with but shight inconvenience to the public. The police department ordered that picketing be prohibited. ORGANIZER FOR I. W. W. LAID PLANS FOR STRIKES Albert Prashner Was Receiving $18 a Week For Creating Trouble. Chicago, May in January until late in the summer of 1917, Albert Prashner, an organizer for the Tndustrial Workers of the world at a salary of $18 a week, laid- plans for strikes in various industries om Rome, N. Y. to Detroit. Mich., according to letters read by the pro: ecution today in the trial of 112 mem- bers o fthe organization for violation cf _the espionage act. Most of the correspondence, which the government formed a part of a natio conspiracy to hamper America’s war plans, was be- tween Prashner and William D. Hay- wood, general secretary-treasurer. Prashner, working under the personal Haywood, kept his_chief adv of progress beinz made in the anthra- cite coal regions of Pennsylvania, in New York state write that the situa- tion was so well orzanized at some points, including Rome, that paid workers would not be needed, and later wrote from Michigan that stri in automobile and other factories Detroit, Flint and Grand Rapids could esaily be agitated. LARGEST HORSE SHOW EVER HELD IN NEW ENGLAND Has Been Arranaed by Army Officers | at Camp Features. Devens, With Military | Ayer, Mass, May 16—Army officers | at Camp Devens today comp rangements for the largest ho ever held in New England. In presence of scme of the best known the judges of the sociel shows of the| country hundreds of the horses of the 76th national army division will be put on exhibition tomorrow. Inasmuch as it is to be a military show, a place of honor has been given the hundreds of mules in camp. ‘The judges will be John Saltonstall of Boston: G. Howard Davison, New York; George Mendell, Eoston, ands Miss Eleanora M. Sears, Boston. Awards will be made on the military qualities of the horses as well as on their other merits. One test to which they will be subjected will consist of the firing of guns, the blowing of horns and bugles in close proximity and the waving of: fl an imitation of the turmoil of battle. In addition there will be a special gas mask race for mules. . One of the events will be a horse race, with American, British, French and Canadian officers in the saddle. BRITISH GOT 37 GERMAN AIRPLANES WEDNESDAY., There is a Marked Increase in Activi- ties of Both Aerial Forces. London, May 16.—Thirty-seven Ger man airplanes, 25 of which were de- stroyed, were accounted for by British airmen’ on Wednesday. The official sStatement on aerial operations tonight reports a marked increase in the ac- tivities” of both aerial on the western front. The British continue forces Condensed . Telegrams The Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung was barred from Germany Finland and Turkey, say Berlin ad- vices, have signed a peace agreement. President Wilson is signing his name to.many articles for sale by the Red Cross. The latest Canadian casualty list | contained the names of four Ameri- cans wounded. ——— SECOND CLASS POSfAj.; RATES IN FORCE JULY 1 Besides Providing Increases In-Pay For Postal Employes; the: Senate Accepted a Commiftee Amendment Calling For - Overtime Pay—Before Passing the Bill the Senate Rati- fied Its Action of Last Tuesday In Accepting the Amend./ ment to Purchase the Pneumatic Mail Tubes In New York, Brooklyn, Boston; Philadelphia, Chicago and St. Louis—The Senate Draft Calls For $381,000,000, an Increase of $47,000,000 Over the W“ Washington, May 16.—The postoffice appropriation bill, granting wage in- creases to postal employes and author- izing federal acquisition of the pneu- matic mail tube systems in six of the largest cities of the country, was pass- ed by the senate late today without:a record, vote. The bill provides for ap- propriations of $381,000,000, an increase of '$47,300,000 over the house bill, and now goes to conference. . Efforts to attach an amendment to the measure suspending for at least & year operation of the act effective July 1 increasing second class postal rates were abandoned late today after sup- porters of the amendment became con- vinced it would be defeated. The amendment was urged by publishers.’ A Swedish fishing vessel was sunk in the new German mine field north of Gothenburg. Codman & Fletcher, brokers, of Bos- ton, members of the Bostox Stock Bxchange, announced suspension. Henry George Percy, seventh Duke of Northumberland, died at Alnwick Costle, Northumberland. Viscount Astor was fined $50 for un- lawful- use of petrol in London. His chauffeur was fined $10. Less than half the tillable land in Russia, in control of the Bolsheviki, will be cultivated this year. George Van Schendel, the new minl- ter to the Central American Republics arum Belgium, arrived at San Saiva- or. The Aero Club of America announced it has been advised of the organiza- tion of the Air Service institute of the United States. pay of $200 a year, while rural carrlers would receive- an increase of 20 per cent. over their present salaries. [Overtime pay for postal employes alsa i§ provided for in a committee amend- ment which the senate accepted today, 26 to 21, after it once had rejected it. . . The seénate retained house provisions appropriating $100,000 for experimentd in airplane mail service between cities to be designated by. the postmaster- general and fixing the postage cost fox such ‘mail at 24 cents an ounce or fraction therexg “"Before passifig the bill the semate, by a vote of 31 to 19, ratified its ac- tion of last Tuew’i@ accepting the the pneumatic mail tubes in New York, Brooklyn, Under the bill as adopted, city mail | Boston, Philadelpkia, Chicago and St carriers, clerks and other postal em-|Lduls. The proposal was opposed by ployes would be granted an increase ‘in ['Postniaster-General Burleson. — Foreign Minister Tchiterin sent a wireless message to Berlin declaring that Russia proposed to disarm the Black Sea fleet. The American coasting steamer Lucius W. Robinson reported by radio that her propeller shaft was disabled off the Atlantic coast. Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the interior, left Washington on a trip through the west. He will make sev- erl speeches on the war. Chancellor Bonar Law announced that sale of war bonds and savings certificates, from Oct. 11 to April 1, amounted to $3,095,000,000. William Howins announced in the House of Commons that close atten- tion is being paid to the British de- velopment of oil in Bgypt. The War Trade Board announced the application for import license must be obtained before the commodity leaves the country of origin. 1,500,000 AMERICAN TROOPS .| TEST IN SENATE OVER 5 IN FRANCE THIS YEAR FURTHER WAR INQUIRJES, Both Sides Planning for Fight Which Probably Begin Today, Is Indicated in a Report Coming From Paris—Baker Makes No Comment. Washington, May 15.—Another test of strength is impending in the senate between administration leaders and critics of the government’s war prepa- rations. Upon_receiving word today that the president still strongly dis- -approved the resolution for further war inquiries by the senate military committee, even' in its modified form, Washington, May 16-—With more than 500 000 men now in France, ar- my officials are more than ever hope- ful that a powerful American foree will be co-operating with the alligs there by the end of the vear. 5 It was not possible tonight to ob- tain specific confirmation of the re- port from Parig that 1,500.000 fight- British Foreign = Secretary Balfour annouriced that the report that a U- Dboat landed its crew on the coast of Monorovia, Africa, was unture. Sergeant Frank Bayles, of New Bed- ford, Mass., a member of the French|; 5 pefore January 1 had beem | Doth sides laid plans for the fight Flying Corps, brought down :anouhgfi!;fif‘;'m“;’f,{’f petor 3 ¥ | which probably will besin tomorrow. German airpiane, making bis total|"SICCG paker would make nal A meeting of the military commit- tee tomorrow was called by Senator Chamberlain for discussion of the sit- vation. During. the day _Senator Brandegee of Connecticut presented to the senate the letters and afdavits received by him from Gutzon Rorglum denying charges that the sculptor ne- gotiateq for the organization of a pri- vote airplane corporation while in- comment on the statement. Many weeks ago he told senate mil- i committee, however, that the ment - then had- -hopes- of get- ting 1,300.000 to the front during the ear. Since then his estimate that 500,000 men would reach France ear- he year has been fulfilled, and n_ also. the German drive has A new riveting record was establish- ed in the British Isles when Thamas Devine drove 4,432 rivets in nine hours on the Clyde. The former record was 4,276, | | | | | Senator Cummins introduced a re i solution _calling on Government offic- | ince : : changed the iwhole course of events{duiring into the aviation situation at ials to furnish the Senate with f: and brought about a speeding up of | the invitation of the president. The on the available' man power of the|\yiojoon ¥ ioation which already |6enator said Borglum's accusations nation. e ho b peal against government officials were SO | The French article indicates that|grave that he would not stand sponsor Andrew Botin, of Syracuse, pleaded |\ njer fhe programme a total of 2.- [foF them and therefore would not ask guilty in the Federal Court to a viola tion of the Espionage Act in publish 009.000 American troops would reach |that they be put into the record. He n g | France durine the vear. 1500000 of |read this telesram from the sculptor: ing the book entitled “Pure Common |\ 1501® “COulg * he fighting | units,| “I was acting as I believed correct Sense.” | Whether that result can be obtained | in asking you to place my reply befors e : .| depends on the shipping situation. |the senate. Will you kindly give pa- _The steamship Tuckakoe built in 27|mye men and the essential equipment |DETs to some senators who may regu- days, by the New York Shipbuilding|c,. them can be ready larly do this? T cannot let slanderous Co., is now ready for cargo service. y sought by |affirmations without proof be brouzht The ship was turned over to the gov- | p,, <on to organize as large | before the senate without reply and of ernment. my as it is found possible to|course no one wishes to deprive me of 3 o= n. equi port, it is known | the right to answer.” The Midvale Steel Co. is to build a offic at least 3,000,000| Semator Brandegee said he had no plant for the Government. location not | p o ¢ arms during _the | intentions of suppressing the papers, announced and to cost se million { pe¥t elve montl Many believe dollars. 1t will manufacture 16-inch|(pat even a larger force can be han- howitzers, died as it now appears quite proba- ble that a total of 4,000.000 men dur- Seven Brooklyn bakers accused of{iny the year will be nearer the mark, violating the food laws another | of hoarding were ordered to close their shops three days by the local food ad- ministrator. but believed they should be referred to the military committee. FIRST BREAK IN THE AIRPLANE MAIL SERVICE NO MOR;. LENIENCY FOR DRAFT DELINQUENTS. Lieut. Bonsal Lost His Bearings in Fog —Wandered Off His Course. A General Roundup Has Been Ordered by Major John Buckley. The Lord Mayor of Dublin has been granted passports to America and will leave shortly to appeal personally to the President to aid in opposing Irish Wasbhington, May 16. — Airplane mail gervice between Washington and INéw . York was deranged considerably Conn., May 16.—“Leniency y Hartford, Py - = v on the south bound trips. Mail conscription. Im)!lmg of draft delinquents leaving the capital at 11.30 o'clock Cons vas deposi at the B: vi Senator Benjamin R. Tillman, speak the mandate of Major John | ¥as deposited at the Belmont flying field in New York at o'clock, but ing at the Democratic convention at Connecticut representative of Columbia, S. C. said, “to hell with |Provost Marshal General Crowder, is- '\":“ °“.‘;’r‘{f“;)'ersl_e”’“o"o"““"'1“(“"‘\“‘;:‘ ‘:_r‘ German sympathizers,” and “thank |sued today in conmection with ' the|¥eW, Voric Bbefors noon d God for Woodrow Wilson.” campaign to round up those Wwho are | "yC Rere Unll 28 lonley ) - g Rev. Dr. J. Frank Davis of Dallas, 3 ; i in 2 fog and wandered Tex, ‘was' eiected moderstor ‘of tha| Irom every section ef the siate this e Tanline ot general assembly of the Presbyterian |morning came letters to Malor Buck- N 13 torts miles R radte church of America at its 130th annual | l€3 =)0,ffi~eldsrk;:);l ?; mj\fi;n"fce“"; he smashed his propel- . =) umbus, O., yesterday. |on which to report to A _Gene N R e O yesterday: | 1% ten names of men who have faile gy d . ici {to return questionnaires. or. who have 0 a ey b Red Crons miesion 1> amanra, which | 7ot _reported for physical examira- Mpbes e Batin o fror T tion: = v Phi recently arrived at London from Jass Bridgeport’ s laraac vushed to the Phila- y e 5 | Briageports total is already larger| B X 3 lett for the United States to enlist |y i CEoR Gt “Hratitonds, 1400, the Sis Bustleton, and got un for service with the American army. g0 ek at_5.15 o'clock in a eihe | boards _there. reporting’ an. aggregatef ¢i. WY, LA S B e {of 1,615, 4 Fidad . i A Moscow despatch to the state de-| \Vaterbury - -has 805 -delinquents,{3ifler. The machine d_e‘\elepeg L5 partment said Germany had given a: N in that city, which re- |gine trouble after 5 miles an | surance m‘ meGRu. n Soviet inced ‘ifs’ inability "to 1\1:‘; forced to return. ernment that German armi men towards current | 7 advance no further into Russian ter-|q has an even 500 delin-|YEOWOMEN INSIST ritory The = Ansonia - board;{==« -~ ON NAVY REGULATIONS 08 to meet the present b The British Admiralty in a circular| informed workmen of th# Roya! Dock Yards and other naval cst ments | CHARLE: 106. delinquent LI i That They Salute Officers and That S E. HUGHES IS the Latter Return the Salute. To Take Up Investigation of Airplane | Production. that it would appoint | WASHINGTON] 3 workers to deal with ¢ ! GOING TO W o Boaton, ditions and welfare. | D S | First-naval district, ruleq today that yeowomen should salute naval officers Charged with “conspiracy to deprive | A IR Oleors’ Tnst Fetfiatthe sas citizens of their rights” ax 16—Charles . |Tute. Some of the yeowomen had com- JEe e e Hughes notitied “Attorney Gen- |piained that salutes were not acknow- sult of the Federal I eral Gregory that he would come to|ledged by officers, and today a com- the deporation of 1500 alleged mem-iyyaspinaton as soon as possible to|mittee waited upon Admiral Wood in bers of the I. W. W. last July.. regard to the matter. Admiral Wood was inclined to think it was not neces- sary for the young women to salute, {take up investigation of the airplane | production situation on request of4 Ezra T. Bates of New Haven, for 24 | President Wilson. Although the at-l years state secretary of the Y. M. C.|torney general made no announcesqbut ther insisted that as regular mem- J A, has been chosen advisory secre-|ment of plans for the inquiry after|bers.of the naval forces they were re- tary for life, it was announced at New | communicating with Mr. Husie: quired by the regulations to salute Haven last night, and J. B. Thwing of | day, it is understood JMr. Hughes wili (thejr superior officers and that they ‘West Hartford has been elected state | have full cha be_ascisted | wers entitled to have the salutes re- secretary to succeed Mr. Bates after|by William n, assistant at-) tuened. July 1 ne torney gener 2 SBELGIAN'S ARE STARVING; - FOOD MUST BE SUPPLIED, STILL EX‘\MiNING TALESMEN FOR THE PRAGER JURY Out of 245 Venircmen Questioned Three Have Been Accepted. “May 16—Exam-' STATE PRISON IS FREED FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAW | | Hoover Tells President W Must Be Had to Carry Relicf. Hereafter Appointments Will be Made by the Board of Directors. Hartford, Conn,, May 16—The Con. ¢igium now' u J nof talesmen continued today. in necticut state prison today was add- ne of the ships supw trini of eleven Madison county ed to state institutions whose em- verted o ieidents charged with murder ployes are exempt from the eivil ser- was tol1] con ¥ ice law, Governor Holcomi -1 ator Hoover. fi Pau! Prager, o ting exemption the request of the ! Und 2 pooiing the L DUE ~of i ven. Mr. Hioo- | ihree men have oihe wries are geitine> tively by the stute. court Dboard of directe fter pointments will be made directly ap- by lets behind the German lines. the board without reference to clvil service board. i fi the the food and Belgium is being meglect- night ordered another panel of ed.