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Arizona republican., 1917-05-18

most violently. The main attack of the Italian masses, who were continu- ously reinforced was directed against a chain of heights east of the Playa Salcano valley and our lines before the gates of Gorkia. The fighting pro- ceeded day and night with great fierce ness, the attacking and defending fore es changing roles from hour to hour Fresh reserves brought up again and again by the repulsed enemy to new attacks suffered great losses.
 Farther south in the sector of Monte Hangabrilo, after repeated un- successful attacks on our positions, the enemy ceased his assaults in the after noon.
 Equally successful for us was the fighting on the road east of Gorizia, where there was a. struggle throughout the day for possession of our first lines. By evening all our trenches ex- cept some small nests were thoroughly clared of the enemy Especial praise is due the Vienna landsturm, who, in a successful counter attack captured 400 prisoners"
 An official communication from Bull garian headquarters, under date of May 16, received here reads:
 Tn the Moglencia region toward noon attachments of Serbian infantry, after violent artillery preparation attempted to advance east of Dobropolye, but were repulsed by our fire. Near Zborsko also were repelled two attempts of the enemy to attack"
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
EIIGLAND'S SCHOOLS
 MUST BE REFORMED

LoudOn-One important reform which England plans to inaugurate after the war has to do with it's system of edu cation. The present system has been found so defective a committee has spent a year studying the problem, and it's findings and recommendation are shortly to be embodied in a report to the house of commons by Herbert A. L. Fisher, president of the board Of edu- cation.
 In attacking it's own educational problem England naturally looks to Germany, which country, it is admit ted. faces it's otherwise dubious econo- mic future with at least one advantage Of which nothing can deprive them-a system of national education which is not only admittedly more thorough in conception than the English, but is a working concern, which has already yielded to Germany a rich harvest of social and economic benefit.
 The substance of what the English committee recommends is, briefly a longer period of full time education followed by a period of compulsory part-time schooling.
 There should be, it urges, a uniform raising of the age for leaving elemen- taTy schools to 14 years, subject to nc exceptions whatever, and from II to Is there should be not less than eight hours a week spent in daytime contin- nation classes.
 It Is further recommended that steps be taken, to prevent children undergo inS full time schooling from being cm ployed, outside school hours, in way and to an extent which seriously inter- feres with their education" and physi- cal training is insisted upon as an in- dispensable element in the training o1 both childhood and adolescence.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18

of the gigantic government army train
 ing camps.
 It has been practically assured that one of these training camps. where at least 9O.OG0 men will be kept in military
 training continuously for the next sev-
 eral years, will be located in Arizona.
 There are several probable sites under , consideration it was stated in the mes
 sage yesterday, and a board of five government officials will visit the diff ferent places within the next few days with the end in view of selecting the one most favorable for the work.
 Should Phoenix be chosen as the site for this camp, it will assure the city of a population of at least 60000 Ac- cording to present government plans, at least 30,000 men will be stationed in the training camp to be located in
 this state.
 The addition of these 30,00O men would be for a period of years rather than just for a few months. This was shown by the essential features de- manded by the government for the es- tablishment of such a camp. No site will be considered, it was stated, for a duration of less than two years with the option of renewal from year to year. By this, it can be seen that the additional population would probably continue for years.
 Just what such a project means to 1 Phoenix and the Salt River valley is
 almost beyond conception. The influx
 of 30,000 men, it has been figured would result in the expenditure of ap- proXimately $1,0O0,000 monthly in this
 community, or SIP OOO,OOO. This is SN- l elusive Of the amount to be eXpehed | for foodstuffs and there will, of course i be a certain percentage of eatables i purchased in the Salt River valley. The advantages of location, it is be- 1 lieved, will do much to influence mem bers of the board to select Phoenix as the most suitable site for the camp
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18

will necessitate more taxation in the future than in the past but the person who practices self-denial now in order to buy bond not only aids the govern ment but provides an offset to future taxation on this account. The individ ual who takes his share of the bonds will pay his taxes into his own pocket.
 Every community should be closely organized for subscriptions to this loan. Once the habit of saving to buy a bond is established it will not be abandoned when the war is over, but a million new springs of wealth will be devel- oped of industry and the progress of society in the future. Parents should buy for their children and employers should join hands with their employees in the name of a common patriotism and to bring an end to the worlds last great war
 Tn setting out to raise the first in stallment of the s5,000, 900, 900. bond is sue, it is very important for the people of this country to understand just how l large the task is and how they must go about it. In the first place our situation is quite different from that of England in that England had great amount of capital employed abroad which it was able to convert and bring home We have few holdings of foreign securities and there is no market in which se- curitieS can be sold. This is a rich country but its wealth is in real estate factories, railways and the machinery or production. This property cannot be turned into the government treasury nor can money be raised in any general sense by selling property to each other
 We see the effect of this in declining l security markets. Such efforts depre- ciate capital values, disturb confidence make people feel poor and in that way actually make the task harder.
 This loan cannot possibly be taken up by the mere conversion of bank i funds now idle The people must antici
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18

shall go on buying what they do not actually need in order to keep labor from unemployment or to maintain business as usual
 How is labor to be had to make uniforms unless it is released from making other clothes; how are looms to be had for blankets unless released from something else; how is steel to be had for ships, tin cans for agricultural implements unless other consumption isscurtailed; how are women to be had Tor offices unless released elsewhere: and finally, how are we to put S7 900. . OO00G0 or $S,000,000,000 of purchasing power at the disposal of the goyerh- mert unless we curtail our individual expenditures
 The country should immedia tely awake to the fact that it has a great task in hand, and that it cannot carry on war like this with one hand and continue to do all the business it did before with the other.
 Most of the argument against eco- nomy assumes that the people who economize will hoard their money. That of course, will be foolish, but if they lend their savings to the government 1t will find it's way directly back into circulation in providing for the gov ernment's needs. These bond issues
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
FORESTERS TO BE
 SENT ID FRANCE
[RepubIloan A. P. Leased wIrel

WASHINGTON, May IA forestry regiment, composed of foresters, woodsmen and others experienced in numbering operations, will to France as a unit in the expedition of army en- gineers now being recruited. It will be organized as a volunteers military force and will assist the engin@rs in preparing timber for construction work.
 The forest service, at the request of the war department, will prepare plans for organization and equipment Of the regiment and will aid in secur- ing suitable men.
 The regiment will be officered by trained fOresteTs and lumbermen. The classes Of men desired comprise axe men, teamsters, tie cutters. mill wrights, saw filers, sawyers, portable sawmiu men, farriers, blacl,smiths, lumberjacks, COOKS, carpenters and motorcycle and motor truck operators.
 As rapidly as enlistments are secured the men will be assembled at six cen tral points which have not been an nOunced.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18

be no use in offering their subscrip- tions.
 Directing heads of the loan sub scription campaign at each of the re- serve banks except Dallas and San Francisco had the real situation inn pressed upon them in plain language by treasury and reserve board off, cials today at a conference. They were told that there was need of arousing the country to the immediate necessity of subscribing to the loan.
 It is understood that at tOday's con- ference a plan was evolved which will permit the re-depositing of large percentage of proceeds in banks taking subscriptions, the amounts being drawn by the government as needed.
 In a circular to all pOstmasters to- day, Postmaster General Burleson re- quested that poastal employees be aided as much as possible in subscribing for the liberty bonds. Each postmaster was told to explain fully to those in his employ the advantages of the bonds as a safe investment"
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
(From a Staff Correspondent of the
 AeraoiaSaJ Drac-l


 BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, (via London), May IT, After a four days visit to British front, King Albert of the Belgians re- turned to his headquarters today. He distributed numerous decorations while here. The king seemed greatly i'm pressed by the tremendous strength ening of the British armies since his previous visit.
 Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig greeted King Albert on his arrival Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday were spent in visiting the scenes of the Brit ish victories on the Somme, including Pozieres, Thiepval and Combles. The party penetrated as far as Peronne and everywhere great interest was displayd in the devastation wrought by the Germans before their retirement. A visit also was paid to Vimy ridge.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18

the plateau. Successive waves of his infantry were broken down or rolled back in disorder after having suffered serious losses.
 The number of prisoners taken by us from Monday up to yesterday reached 4,021. of whom PA are officers
 We also have captured five addi- tional guns of small calibre"
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
French Statement

PARIS, May 17.-"The Germans re- newed their attempts in the region north of Moulin de LaffauX, where we have entirely re-established our lines" says the official communication issued by the war office tonight. Near Froid- mont farm an enemy surprise attack failed.
 On our part, we made appreciable progress east of CraOnne, capturing some trench elements in the region of Hill 10S, south of Berry au Bac; we took a number of prisoners.
 Eastern theater: May 16-On the Struma front British troops captured some enemy trenches and the village of Kjupri. They repulsed several at tacks and took S5 prisoners.
 Intense activity was displayed on the Serbian front. West of the Cerna French troops carried on a front of 500 meters a series of works which the enemy defended with stubbornness."
 The desperate German counter of fensive that has been going on since day before yesterday in the region of Laffaux is considered in competent quarters here as intended to mask a further retirement of the German first line on other parts of the front. During the last few days the number of fires in villages behind the German front both north and south of St. 1 Quentin, has greatly increased. The town of St Quentin itself, which has l been dradually being fought for in the ] last few weeks, is now overhung with i heavy smoke clouds. These facts are considered indications of a retreat.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18

NOVII IIIII'TyI II VHI T '1F7V '-7I1V-I comprising the bulk of the army. grad uated downward to $6 additional monthly for those receiving $45 or more.
 Prohibition Of liquor sales at or near army training camps and otherwise protecting morals of the soldier.
 The conscription age limits were agreed upon with much difficulty. The w9~ department proposed minimum of 19 and a maximum of p. The house voted to fix them at T to 40 and the senate from 21 to 27, the compro- mise of 2 to 30 inclusive resulting.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18

This Is the 1917 girl. She IS ready for any emergency, jaunty and trim Her smartly cut overcoat IS of army cloth. Beneath it is fitted coat and skirt with two purposes for exist ence, because when tramping or shooting or perhaps drilling it may be worn as cape.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
GERMANS UNABLE TO DISLODGE THE
 BRITISH FORCES

Continued from Page One) Austrian war office last night says:
 Italian theater: After a cOmpara. lively calm night in the Isonzo sector, fighting broke out again Wednesday
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
IS READY FOR
 SIGNATURE OF
 THE PRESIDENT

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Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
MUST WORK HARD IF LIBERTY LOAN
 OVERSUBSCRIBED

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Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
DIFFERENT LINES OF BUSINESS DUE
 BECAUSE OF WAR

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Arizona republican., 1917-05-18

Duino is on the Gulf of Triest about twelve miles northwest of Triest Aus tria's principal seaport.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-18
PHOENIX SEEKING LOCATION HERE
 OF ARMY CAMP

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12


Owners of automobiles who are
found among the "stay homes" this
summer will miss some very excellent
travelling. There is no more beautiful
ride anywhere than over the William
Penn Highway, either direct to Phila-
delphia or to New York. through AL
lentown and Easton. With the COM
pletion of stretches in the vicinity of
Johnstown and Huntingdon, it will be
possible to travel an all-weather road
to q point west of Millerstown. From
there to Clark's Ferry the road is
good shale, travelable even after a
weeks rain. From Clark's Ferry to
Dauphin the road is to be oiled this
spring. From Dauphin to Harrisburg
the highway is permanent. From Har-
risburg to Reading good road will be
found, except that an infamous toll is
charged. The remainder of the high
way will be in good shape for all
weather driving.
For weekend trips the William
Penn is unsurpassed. There are excel
lent accommodations all along the
road. For information regarding hotels
and garages, as well as side trips to
points of interest, inquiries should ad-
dress the secretary of the association,
Harrisburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12
Canadian Slackers Here
TBuffalo Express, I

From Canada, from time to time,
have come stories of a great exodus
of slackers. The number of young
men who have been accused of de-
serting their country has been esti-
mated at from 5000 to $4,000.
Whether or not they have actually
come in any large numbers is q mat
ter of doubt, but it is interesting to
note that the Toronto Telegram be-
lieves that Canada should urge the
British government to offer the Unit
ed States government the privilege
of conscripting every shirking Cana
dian boy whose parents have sent
him across the line to escape the
claims of duty to his country"
Now that we are in the war, It
may come to such pass that 1t will
be a crime for youth to be in
civilian clothes, but 1t seems unfair
to impugn the courage of the young
man who dares to stay out of khaki
while the Canadian government it,
self seems to lack the nerve to en-
force the draft. but allows ssvolun-
tary" recruiting methods that are
more obnoxious than compulsory
service ITSELF
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12
New York Copies Pa.
the Editor Of the Tclcgrdbh.

To the Editor of the Telegraph.
The New York State Legislature has
just passed bill providing for the
establishment of a State police force
similar in size and character to the
Pennsylvania State Police
If Governor Whitman follows the
suggestion of various important pa
pers throughout New York an effort
will be made to secure the services of
Major Groome who has been respon-
sible for the splendid Pennsylvania
force, to head the new organization.
An exceptional amount of interest
has been manifested recently through
out the entire country in the Pennsyl-
vania State Police. Bills have been
introduced in twelve State Legisla-
lures providing for the establishment
of force more or less similar to that
which has rendered such excellent SER
vice to the Commonwealth.
An interesting history of the Penn
sylvania State Police published under
the title Justice to ALL" which was
written by Miss Katherine Mayo, has
been widely reviewed throughout the
United States and has already reached
it's third edition
1t is remarkable that the idea of
providing adequate police protection
for the country districts which has
been so successfully carried out in
this State should not sooner have
been adopted elsewhere.
INTERESTED.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12
Miss Rankin Wept
INDIANAPOLIS Star.1

The first vote of our first congress-
woman was a strictly feminine per-
formance, tears and sobs being an
accompaniment. 1t is not surprising
that the lady from Montana was not
able to resist the pacifst pressure
brought to bear upon her. All MEM
bers of Congress were flooded with
letters and kilograms urging them
to vote against war measure. but
Miss Rankin, being an especially
promising target, suffered greater
bonn bardment than any other.
She was not accustomed to such
combined assaults. and no doubt the
number of them made. her feel that
the sentiment of the entire country
was against war. Also her emotions
were worked upon and she was over
come by her feelings rather than her
judgment.
In the course of time the lady will
learn that she is not entirely a free
agent but that she must consider the
views of her constituents as well as
her own sentiments and must have
the welfare of the country in mind.
Also. she will learn that telegraphic
bombardments urging certain action
are not necessarily indicative of the
prevailing thought of the country or
of the wisest thought or even of the
sincerest convictions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12
The Agricultural Guard

To safeguard American agriculture
is the prime need of the hour. 1t
means food for our own people and
sustenance for our friends abroad.
To serve farming is to serve our
country. Service in agriculture is full
ly as patriotic as service in army or
navy.
All European experience in the
present war emphasizes these truths.
England ignored them until almost
too late, but now is adopting most
desperate means to build up her do
mestic farming.
The grave danger which confronts
the United States is that our great
Presidents historic pronunciamento
may cause pell-mell rush into army,
navy and munition works of labor
from farms and factories. The farm
labor situation, already dcute, is now
brought to crisis by the war fever
which is sweeping over the country,
american Agriculturist will say in it's
April IA number.
Men are flocking to the colors part
ly because they think it is unpatriotic,
If not cowardly, not to enlist. Others
are leaving the country for the eX-
citement and activity in the cities
that war preparations always create.
Still others are lured away from the
land by the extravagant wages offered
for even unskilled labor.
HIS SlIudllOli lS SO serious as 10
| threaten our own food supply and
the food needs of the rest of the
world. Should it continue uncor-
rected especially if the season is un-
favorable to crops, there may not be
enough food to go around. In that
case, it would not be matter of price,
rather of supply, for while the gov
ernment could arbitrarily regulate
prices it could not arbitrarily create
food which does not exist
The remedy is simple: Let the
mobilization of American industry,
which Congress is about to require
| include official recognition of the pat
riotic duty of men, women and chill
dren to serve their country by serving
agriculture, says American Agricul-
turist.
Create the Agricultural Guard of
America. Let every man, woman and
child, engaged directly or indirectly
in food production, enlist in the Agri-
cultural Guard. Let its insignia be
the letters "A G." on a flag back
ground. Let the patriotism of the
wearer of this badge be as highly hon
ored as the soldier or officer in uni
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-12
PoeItca i~
Pe~~O4eSa~io
By the Ex-Committeeman

Auditor General Powell and Audi
tor General-elect Snyder had a tilt in
the Joint meeting of the Senate and
House Committees of Appropriations
over a subpoena to have the former ap-
pear before the committee to answer
questions regarding the activities of
his office. The committee had given
Powell notice to appear yesterday aft
ernoon but he sent Deputy Auditor
General Graf in his place, explaining
that he was too busy with other mat
ters to attend. Later he appeared
after a motion had been made to sub
pena him to appear next Tuesday at
2 p. m.
Powell said he could not be present
Tuesday afternoon because of con-
ference with officials of the Pennsy1-
Vania Railroad over tax matters and
asked the committee to rescind it's ac-
ton subpenaing him. Senator Snyder
refused to agree to this, and Powell
wanted to know whether the commit
tee desired to investigate the depart
ment or whether there are any ac-
cusations about the books of the de-
partment.
Chairman Buchanan answered that
1t was the purpose to inquire into ap-
preparations for the EeXt two years
and that perhaps some questions
would be asked regarding deficiencies.
O"Sllt WHSh SlOWH IL copy OIL the
motion to subpoena him, suggested
that the committee secure a lawyer
to put the subpoena in proper form.
Powell told the legislators that he had
never refused the committee any in
formation and was still ready to fur
ntsh it, but he could not be present
at the time named in the motion for
the subpoena and further he would not
respond to an unlawful subpoena
Senator Snyder ventured the opin-
ion that Powell would be present
when the time came and the commit
tee adjourned while Powell was on
his feet addressing the committee.
The first organized movement for
an early final adjournment of the
Pennsylvania Legislature made it's
appearance yesterday afternoon when
paper was circulated among the
members of the House pledging the
signers thereto to vote for resolution
fixing Thursday, May "a, as the date
upon which the General Assembly
shall adjourn sine die.
None of the Penrose adherents
would consent to this proposition,
which was regarded as a move of the
Ware following to get the legislators
out of the way that the State admin
istration might be free to act upon all
propositions without interference
from the lawmakers.
The Penrose program is to have the
work now before, the Legislature
transferred without delay so that by
the last week in May there can be q
recess taken, possibly over the sum-
mer, upon the score that the war sit
uation may require legislation later on
to meet extraordinary conditions.