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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
CONFERENCES
 OF HOUSE LEADERS.
Little Opposition to Mann's Withdraw-
 al from Speakership Race.

Washington, March 27.-Preliminary conferences of house leaders today de- veloped little but opposition to repub- lican Leader Mann's proposal that ne withdraw from the speakership race in favor of Speaker Clark and that house committees be organized on bipartisan or non- partisan lines at the opening of the extra sessicr, next Monday.
 Representative Lenroot of Wisconsin, a progressive-republi leader, de- clared after a conference with Repre- sentative Long worth of Ohio and Rep resentative Towner of Iowa that he could not consent to such a program because it would constitute an ad- mission that if the republicans organ ize the house the country will suf- fer"
 MT. Lenroot said he did not believe the plan would be approved by repub- licans anywhere.
 Speaker Clark, after discussing the Mann proposal with many democrats. said he had found only one who favor ed it.. The speaker is advising the democrats to IT ake the organization contest as a party unless it is fully demonstrated that one side or the other cannot WILL, and in this the rank and file are supporting the speakers stand enthusiastically. They declared general today tLat MT. Mann's proposal simply was an admission of doubt of the republicans strength.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
NEW HIGH RECORD FOR | AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKS
Shows United States is IneomparabIy the Richest Nation in the World.

Washington, March 27.-American national banks have set a new high record for resources, again revealing the United States as incomparably the richest nation in the world
 Comptroller Williams announced to- night that on March 5, the date of the last bank call, the assets of the na- tional banks aggregated more than S16, ,000. 100000, exceeding by over $5,- 100000 the combined resources of the Bank of England, the Bank of France. the Bank of Italy, the Bank of Spain. the Bank of Norway, the Bank of Sweden, the Swiss National Bank the National Bank of Denmark, the Bank of Japan and the Reichsbank of Ger many.
 Reports of national banks in the central reserve cities and serve cities throughout the country, as of March 5. just complied" said the comptrollers statement, show that on that date the resources of hese banks were S21OOCO 900 larger than ever before in their history, the previous high water mark having been reached November IT. 1916" sF
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28

Washington, March 27.-The farm CTS Of America were appealed to by secretary Houston today to join in agricultural preparedness measures so that the country may not be handi- capped by food shortage in its efforts 10 meet the international crisis. Elimi- nation of waste. conservation of sur plus, and attainment of maximum crop returns were outlined as steps imperative for strengthening agricuI- tura1 resources.
 Both for economic and patriotic reasons" the secretary said in a for nal statement, the American farmer should strive this year for the high est standard of efficiency in produc- tion."
 The secretary's appeal was part of the campaign undertaken by the de- partment of agriculture to mobilize the nations agricultural resources.
 MT Houston urged particularly that as means of preventing "conspicu- ous production wastes" of important stable cereals, proper attention be given to the selection and safeguard ing of seed for planting, the prepara- tion of the land and the care of the crop"
 Under existing conditions" he said, every precaution should be taken CD to reduce production wastes by test ing seed sufficiently in advance to in- sure against the planting of dead seed; CD to treat with disinfecting dips all seed subject to diseases that can be prevented, such as the smuts of wheat barley. oats and rye, the losses from which are estimated con-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
RAILROADS TO ASK FOR
 INCREASED FREIGHT RATES.
Preliminary Steps Taken by Nearly All Roads in the United StateS.

v-s- All HDadS Tn fh@s Ontfeds StateD r--
 Washington, March 27.-General ad- vances in freight rates will be sought, probably within; the next ten days, by railroads in every section of the United States. Preliminary steps were taken today by virtually all railroads concerned in an informal conference sion.
 Definite announcement was made that the advance asked for eastern commodities except ore. bituminous coal and coke. Representatives of western lines, while nat stating spe- officially the percentage of increase de- sired. indicated that they, too. would ask for 15 per cent. Railroads of the southwest submitted figures showing that increases ranging between IS and 21.4 per cent. were needed to meet ad- ditiona1 costs of operation already ex- isting in the case of five lines. South ern railroads probably will determine the percentage Of increase desired at conference here next Friday. No authority will be sought, under present proceedings, to increase passenger fares
 In addition to the proceedings he fore the interstate commerce con>nlis- sion concer'nR interstate "a tes, spokesmen for the railroads let 1. be known that they are preparing to go before every state railroad and public utilities commission in the union to ask for authoHity to increase their freight tariffs on intrastate traffic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
INTERNED GERMAN SAILORS
 RESPECT STARS AND STRIPES
Stood at Attention While Flag Was
 Being Lowered at Sunset.

Atlanta, Ga, March 27-The 750 officers and members of the German navy who sought refuge in American waters nthe cruisers Kronprinz Will helm and Prinz Eitel Friedrich were brought to Georgia on special trains today and placed in stockades at Fort McPherson and Fort Oglethorpe un- der guard.
 Men from the Wilhelm. numbering more than 400. were assigned to Fort McPherson and those from the Eitel Friedrich to Fort Oglethorpe. A de- tachment of marines acted as a guard during the trip from the Philadelphia navy yard, where the presence of the Germans had become a source of em- barrassment since the break between Germany and the United States.
 While the men were being counted retreat was sounded and the regimen tai band played the Star Spangled Banner as the flag was lowered. Cap tain Thierfeldt called his men to at tention and it was held until the col ors were down.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
TAFT'S VIEW OF THE
 RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
Declares the End of AbsoIutism is the
 First Great Triumph of the War.

New York, March Civilian H. Taft has authorized the following statement of his view of the Russian revolutions:
 t'The end of absolutism in Russia is the first great triumph of this war That it could be accomplished with out widespread violence and bloodshed is marvel in history. The great Russian nation under the influence of civil liberty will blossom into a lead ing and useful and progressive mem Der of the family of nations It's freedom foreshadows. as we all hope, the end of the military dynasty whose ambition and whose present fight for existence are tha only bar to peace. with Russia and Germany both under the rule of their people.
 we of the United States have been forced into this struggle. Let us not hesitate now to unite with England France and their allies in their fight for mankind and then render them all the effective aid possible to hasten victory and a just and equitable peace"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
What Yale Will
 Do in Case of War
TO suPPoRT NATIONAL AND
 STATE ADMINISTRATIONS
TO ORGANIZE UNITS
Faculty Volunteers Will Have Salary Allowanees-AIi IntercolIeeiate Ath- letie Events for the Remainder of the Year Will be Cancelled.

New Haven, Conn. March 27. - A
 memorandum on the attitude of Yale university in the present crisis was l issued today. In case of a declara-
 ton Of war. or of other national emergency requiring military training or service by a large proportion of the students all intercollegiate athletic events for the remainder of the pres ent university year will be cancelled I General Attitude of Vale. The general attitude of the univer- slty mas been officially set forth in resolutions pledging support to the national and state administrations adopted by the corporation Februarv IT.. The university will remain open and carry on it's regular activities in case Of war. No change is contemplat- ca In vacations. examinations or com should require use of buildings or equipment.
 To Have Military Training. As Yale's situation is favorable for local military training students. un- less called elsewhere. are expected to remain at regular work. volunteering for the units organized in the univer- sity if they desire to do so and With their parents permission. In case of declaration of war the university will provide daily military drill, immedi- ateiy after the Easter vacation.
 Credit Towards Degree.
 Students having leave of absence because of orders from the govern ment will be given credit towards a degree for satisfactory work in the military or naval unit with which they serve. No specific rules will be made at this time covering scholastic cred it's and degrees.
 Expenses Will Be Increased.
 As the university's expenses will be increased in relation to income tuf- t1on fees will be not remitted, except a portion may be in case of students who are contributing to their own support through the bureau of ap- pointments.
 Allowances For Faculty Volunteers.
 Faculty volunteers will have salary allowances determined by the pruden- tlal committee. The university ex- tends an invitation to all graduates or the last five years to enroll with the reserve officers training corps. and advises other graduates to apply for reserve officers commissions in the army. -
 Emergency Council Appointed.
 The university emergency council sue statements and decide doubtful cases, subject to. the corporation, in connection with Yale problems. This council, which signed the memoran- dunn, is President Hadley, Secretary Stokes, George Parmly Day, treasurer: Dean Jones of the college; Director Chlttencen of the Scientific school and R. M. Danford, U. S. A, profes- Sor Of military science.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28

servatively at $5O,OOO,OO to 36O, ,OOO, ,O0O in the average year; (3) to prepare especially thoroughly for planting these Vitally important cereal crops and to- care for them as may Do nee essary during the season.
 After discussing certain methods of planting cereals, the statement de- clared 1t was especially important to action of disease or insects in northern staple vegetables, such as potatoes. cabbage and onions. Pointing out that seed stocks are low, Secretary Houston suggested that all seed pota- toes should be treated for scab before planting and that equipment for plant spraying should be- on hand, it being added that "a widespread outbreak of blight throughout the important potato producing districts (which for tunately rarely occurs except in re- stricted areas) might diminish pro- els a day during August and Septem- Der if prolonged rainy weather should occur"
 Preventable potato diseases, the sec retary said, frequently reduce the crop from 1000, 900 to 100,0OO,00O bushels.
 The statement declared that fruits and vegetables which "Ordinarily it la jnadvisable to attempt to conserve" should be systematically saved now.
 The secretary suggested the preser- vation by drying for soup stock of such vegetables as carrots, potatoes and celery, and drying of surplus sweet corn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
ATTEMPT ENTER WATERToWN
 ARSENAL RESERVATION
Guard Fired Five Shots at Prowleru
 They Escaped.

watertown, Mass, March 27.-An attempt by three men to enter the Watertown Arsenal reservation by burrowing under a fence early today was reported by Patrolman David A.. Thompson, who said he fired five shots at the men after two of them had fired at him. While the officer was pur- suing the two who fired at him, the third escaped through the hole under the fence. and disappeared in the ar senal grounds. The guard was unable to locate him, and it was believed he escaped over another fence.
 Thompson said he was patrolling Arsenal street, near the Arlington street end of the arsenal property, when he heard a man standing on the corner cry Look out" The man im- mediateIy ran to the end of the fence, where he was joined by another who had been hidden in the underbrush. Patrolman Thompson, running after them, stumbled down a slight Incline as the men fired ct him with revol- vers. After an exchange of shots he chased them to the Brighton line where he found they had doubled on their tracks and escaped.
 The officer described the men aa young. wearing caps and without overcoats.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
GEN. MILES RECOMMENDS
 OFFENSIVE WARFARE
As the Quickest and Surest Way for
 Bringing About Peace.

New York, March 27. = Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles, U. s. A.; re- tired, speaking here tonight at the National Defense Council held under the auspices of the National Guard Association of the United States, as- serted that if this country throws it. self energetically" into the war. in the event of a declaration, he believed it would be possible to end the conflict in twelve months, If not in six
 General Miles said he hoped, if the United States were drawn into the war, i've will not act on the defen- sive," but will pursue an effective, strong offensive campaign"
 That is the quickest and the surest way for bringing about peace. which we all desire" he declared.
 General Miles said it had been stated that there were no trained men in this country. He declared. however, there were at least 1 .000,000 Ameri- cans, not including those in the reg ular army, the national guard and various schools and colleges now. who had had military training. In addi- tion, he said. there are nearly three million men in Anaerica who have had "all the drill and training and disci- pline and experience that could be given them in the European armies"
 General Miles paid a tribute to the national guard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
s45 900 900 TRUST NOTES
 OF NEW HAVEN ROAD
Have Been Purchased by Syndicate
 of New York Bankers.

New York, March 27.-J. P. Morgan and Company, as head of a syndicate of New York bankers. announced to- day the purchase of s45 5,0O0. .O00 of one year collateral trust notes from the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, the proceeds of which will be used to retire $25.00O. 900 of New Haven one year notes, and $20, 900, 900 of similar notes of the New England Navigation company, a subsidiary, which fall due on May 1.
 At the same time the bankers ex- pressed the belief that this would be the last temporary financing which will have to be done for the New Ha- ven. It is believed that by the time the new notes mature legislation will have passed to enable the bankers to proceed with a permanent plan of fi- nancing By that time, 1t is expected also that the New England Naviga- tion company will be liquidated so that the collateral behind the $20,000,- 900 issue can be sold and the pro- ceeds used to retire the issue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
GOVERNMENT CLOSES IN
 FIRE BOMBS CASE
Captain Won kIeist Denied He Ha< Criminal Knowledge of Bomb Max. ing.

New York. March 27.-After a state ment had been admitted in evidence that 250 shells for fire bombs had been admitted in evidence that 250 shells for fire bombs had been manufactured in twelve days on board a German merchant steamship tied up at Hobo ken, N. J.. the government late today closed its case against Captain Charles trial for conspiracy to destroy ves- sells carrying munitions from Ameri- can ports to the entente allies Coun- sel for the defendants moved for dis missal. but Judge Van Fleet. declared there was ample evidence of con spiracy if the jury should find it suf- ficient.''
 Captain Won Kleist, who then was called to the stand, told of having been approached in March, 1915, by Dr. he wanted a good man to go into thte fertilizer business in Hoboken."
 Dr. Schee1e. who was indicted with Won Kleist and the others. fled from HobOken when the alleged bomb plot was disclosed and is now believed to be in Mexico.
 Captain Von Kleist denied that he had any criminal knowledge of the bomb making. but admitted that when Dr. Scheele failed to pay some notes he had given to him, he CVon Kleist) sought an interview with Wolf Won Igel, an attache of the German em- bassy, because Scheele had told him Von Igel would pay"
 Counsel for the defence told the jury they would attempt to show that their clients had no guilty knowledge of the use to which the fire bombs were to be put. Captain Thomas J. Tunney, in charge of the bomb squad of the New York police department, testified, however. that Won Kleist, in a statement to him, had implicated all the defendants.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28

Washington, March 27. - Nearly 15.0o0 men were added today to the national guard force available for federal police duty by a war depart ment order suspending the muster out of all guard organizations still in the federal service. With the men called - out during the past few days this gives the government upwards of 50 ,000 guardsmen for employment in their home states to protect industries and other property.
 Most of the men affected by today's order are at their home mobilization camps preparing to return to civilian life after long stays on the Mexican border. They now will be held at their camps or armories for assignment as conditions require.
 In all, 22,00O men are retained by the order, but several of the units already had been designated for federal service
 Another announcement made today was that the federal reserve board had ordered army vouchers accepted by federal reserve banks as negotiable paper. The action was taken to meet the emergency presented by the failure appropriation bill and the deficiency bills to cover border mobilization ex- .penses.
 Deficiencies Will Exceed $5o,ooo,oo
 Some time ago the quartermaster- general reported deficiencies totalling more than SoOJOOUsUUO. SluCS IIcAl new obligations have been incurred to pro- vide supplies and equipment for the army and national guard and to re- store reserve stocks depleted by the border mobilization. Probably the to- tai amount of business the war de- partment must do on credit will pass the $50 900 0O0 mark before appropria- tions become available.
 This burden was found too heavy for contractors to carry unaided and the action of the reserve board enables them to discount government paper at government banks.
 The action of the J. F. Morgan com pany yesterday in agreeing to carry s1. .000, GOO in war department obliga- tions for contractors, without interst charge on the money was arranged without formal reference to the war department.
 The war department has no authori- ty to contract for the maintenance and equipment of more men than au- thorized by law in the regular army and the national guard. Such con-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
Germans in France
 Are Forced Back
BRITISH AND FRENCH MAKE
 IMPORTANT GAINS
AT ARRAS AND SOISSONS
On the Russian Front the Russians Have Fell Back Before the Germans South of aronvichi-Fishtina Has Been Renewed in Rumania.

The British and French troops have made additional important gains against the Germans on the line run ming from Arras to Soissons. On the British center at several points Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig's men have pushed forward appreciably nearer the St. Quentin -Cambrai road, occupying the villages of Longavesnes, Lieramont recaptured from the Germans a posi- tion north of Beaumetz les Gambrai. Gains of the French. The gains of the French were made in the region south of La Fere, where they drove the Germans completely out of the lower forest of Coucy and also captured the villages of Petit bringing the French line in this re- zion to the western outskirts of the front of St. Gobain and the upper for est of Coucy. In the Soissons sector further progress was made north of Neuville sur Margival and northeast of Leuilly.
 The German war office admits the capture by the British of the town of Roisel about eleven miles northwest of St. Quentin. and the falling back of the German forces before the French at several points in the forest region south of La Fere in order to avoid being outf1anked.
 Violent Artillery Action at Verdun.
 Violent artillery fighting in the re- zion of Verdun and at various points in Belgium, notably near Dixmude Steenssthaete and Hetsas has been in progress.
 Russians Forced Back.
 On the Russian front the Russians have been forced to fall back before the Germans south of Baronvichi, ae- cording to a statement of the Petro- grad war office. In this fighting Berlin claims, more than 300 Russians were made prisoner andafour machine guns and seven mine throwers were captured. Russian attacks near. I4utsk, in Vilhynia. and in Galicia were. repulsed by the Teutonic allies, says,
 Renewal of Fighting in Rumania.
 Apparently a renewal of fighting in Rumania is indicated by the German official communication which says the Russians have been prevented from carrying out an attack south of the Trotus valley.
 In the Austro- Italian theatre, along the Julian front. the Austrians made an attack in force between Dosso Faiti and Frigido and captured a sec tion of Italian trenches on Hill 126
 About 400 yards of Teutonic allied French near Cervraigna crest in Serbia Macedonia, together with some 100 prisoners. A Bulgarian attack in the Cerna river bend in this region was repu1sed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
FIGHTING SOUTH OF
 CHIHUAHUA CITY.
A General Attack on the Capital is
 Expected Today.

Juarez, Mex, March 27.-Fighting was resumed at Mapula, 20 miles south of Chihuahua City, today at o'clock, according to reliable message re- ceived tonight. The fighting between Villa and Carra-'za forces was general south and southwest of the city, it was added, and a general assault upon the capital was expected early tomorrow morning from ire south, southwest and west.
 ? Fighting also was reported in the vicinity of Satcvo, 75 miles southwest of Chihuahua, .ste today.
 Passengers arriving from Chihuahua City tonight said a battle had occurred at Bachinba yesterday in which the Villa troops were reported to have forced the government troops back toward the city from Bachimba, 35 miles south of the capital.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-28
COMMANDER OF MoEWE
 READY FOR ANOTHER TRIP
Says There Has Been a Great De-
 ereasS in Ocean Traffic.

-ersasS in Ocean Traffic
 Wireless to SayvilIe. N. Y.-CDelayed). Count Won Donna -schlodien. com nander of the German commerce raider Moewe, which returned to a German port recently after a raiding Berlin today on the way to German headquarters, where he will be re- ceived by Emperor William.
 The count in an interview with the Overseas News Agency (the German official press bureau) praised the cour- age of the crew of the MoeWe. He was in excellent spirits and said he would like to start immediately on a third raid with the steamer. He eE- pressed particular satisfaction over the fact that he had sunk a steamer in the service of the British admiral ty which a short time before had coal ed several British cruisers, which he said had special orders to seek out and destroy the Moewe at amy cost.
 Count won Dohna-Schlodien told the news agency that the MoeWe regular ly received British and French wire less reports warning vessels at sea against her. In spite of the large number of prisoners taken by the rald- er-nearly 600-order was easily main tained. The captain of the British steamer Brecl1nockshire efficiently aid ed in this work Only once did the prisoners become excited and endea- vor to liberate themselves. This was when the Moewe was engaged in @ combat with the British steamer OtaEi.
 Count von Dohna-Schlodien said a striking contrast was observed be- tween ocean traffic on the way to the raiding grounds and in returning to Germany As an instance of Ger many's submarine warfare, he said, there was great decrease in traffic and almost no neutral ships were wise fble