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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-11
EXPLOSION TAKES
HEAVY DEATHTOII
President Wilson and His Advisers
Review Many Phases Of War Activities

tho National Agricultural Society to
crease tho foOd supply of tho ma
ti"n. and Secretary Lane brought
forward plan for greatly iDcreaS-
ing the acreage under cultivation
on public lands.
TO meet quickly the dcmnnd for
ShipS. examination WINS begun OF
the condition or the Gcrmnn mer-
chnnt vessels In tmcricnn ports.
which the government plans TO use.
II appeared probable that Major
General George GocthnIs, builder OF
In charge OF tho construction OF the
Ercnt fleet Of 1000 wooden ocean
going Vessels for tho Shipping
BOnrd.
Secretary Baker. General Scott,
chief of staT. md General Crowdcr.
judge ndvocnte general. appeared
before the House Military Commtt-
tee to urge It's adoption Of tho war
army hill. and will appear nEnin to-
morrow.
In spite OF the break I'm dIplo-
mntic rclRtios,s with Auatria the
government mndc no move to-day
towards asking Congress to declare
country, md it was indicated thnt
n" hclligcrent stcps Will be taken
unless Austria moves first.
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Destroyers Capture
Munition-L Loaded Ship
EBy Associated Press. ]

SAN DIEGO. Call. April i1.-A
munitiUn-cnrryinE schooner bound
for u Mexican west cOnst port WINS
fired upon and captured by two
United States turpcdo-bont destroy
crs. II WAS learned Tonight from,
authoritative sources. Five shot,
were fired mt the vessel when n
attempted tO escape. and the shin
ihcn was beached. ScycrnI thou,-
nnd rounds OF rifle and machine
gun ammunition wcrc taken abonrd
the dcstr"ycrs aud landed at n PA
ellie rOast point.
u Is known that tho dcstroyers
hhrc been scouting for supposed
munition sniuEE ling ship for more
thhh week. On Monday tho pntYoI
hoats sighted tho schooner, which
WINS souihbound OFT tho coast Of
t'niifornin, aud following n course
inshorc. The warships gave cha~e.
and when the captain OF the
srh""ncr snw thnt capture was in
"Nitnbic he IL reported 10 have Mt
tempted 4" destroy his NesscI.
The ammunition yns taken OF by
motor lnunrh from the dcstroyera.
fhc identity of tho captain md
crew Of the scho0ncr han not been
revealed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-11
UNNLSII or BRITISH LITTLE.
SHORT OF NIRACULOJS

Fr"n''a StaT Correspondent OF Associated
Press.
WITH THE BRITISH ADMIES IN
FRANCE. April 10 ,via I.oudon) The
British sweep east OF Arras today.
turned the northern pivot of the ia :
nous iiindenburS line. and large forces
of British troops tonight were press
ing far beyond the top Of that German
barrier which was prepared after end :
less months Of labor.
The manner in which the British
have advanced over scores OF German
trenches. which the Germans must have
believed would protect them indef-
initcly, has been little short of mir
aculous. The Germans themselves
have been amazed al the audacity of
the invaders, and have surrendered
with an air of complete mystiiication.
PROBLEM or INTRENCHED
WARFARE IS SOLVED
Fhc success of the attack launched
Yesterday against some Of the strong
est sections OF the German lines of the
entente western front seems to prove
the fact that the artillery has finally
solved the problem of intrenched war
fare. II has taken months and years
OF preparation. but when the guns were
iinaily massed against the German
front. they hammered il into submis-
sion.
II was this hammering that demoral-
lied the German lines on the Somme
during the winter and brought about
the recent retirement to the Hinden-
burg line stretching from Arras south
eastward TO st. Quentin. Now the top
OF this line has been crossed and it is
being attacked along the entire dis
tancc. The meaning Of the uirplano
activity last week, when the British
flyers deliberately set out to clear the
air of Germans, has been revealed in
the new attacks
To-day the intrepid airmcn we're COW
cring the advance everywhere. keeping
tho troops advised of enemy move
mcnts, and enabling the British artil-
lcry TO she'll every area where concen
trations appeared to be taking place
Tonight the Canadians triumphantly
announced thaS the famed .Vimy ridge
had hccn cleared of all Germans. Nimy
ridge has been 81 historic battle ground
Continued on Second Pagc)
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IB" Assnciatch Pressl

WASHINGTON, April i0.-prcxi-
dent Wilson and his Cabinet nt to-
dny's meeting reviewed the many
phascs OF war activities. found TINT
every step pOssiblc to- equip tho
nrny md navy md turn out muni-
tloMs In under wny. and decided that
the most pressing needs OF the nn-
tion now arc to incrcnsc the supply
OF f0odstuTs and ocenn-EofnE Ncs-
finance AmcrIca's part In the war
aud make liberal lonnS to tho en-
tcntc allies.
For present activities tho allies
arc undcrstood to he well supplied
with munitions and to hnvc as many
men In the field ms they can equip
and fecd under present conditions.
Through coordination Of the mu-
milton Industry In the country. md
the rnislnE Of IL large army. tho
United Stntes will he In a position
Inter TO supply my need In either
Gcld.
Members Of tho Council of Nn-
tionnf Defense. who nrc niso mem
bcrn Of tho Cabinet. hnSc been
studyiag the best methods of uidfug
in the defeat OF Germany. and they
took 10 tho President word that tho
most pressing need of Europe is for
food and money.
President wilson personally np-
penIed to farmers to-day through
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DECISION COMING TO-DAY
Maryland, West Virginia or Kentucky y
VIII Get Governments Big
FuctOries.
Try Associated pressl

WASHINGTON. April l0.--Sscretary
Daniels will announce tomorrow the
site for the government armor plate
and projectile factories. Three states,
Maryland. West Virginia and Kentucky,
were found by the inspection board to
possess the best locations. and one OF
them is virtually certain to get the
award
More than 200 cities scattered through
the country were competotors for tho
plants. and interest in the site chosen
has been keen. Congress has appro-
priated s1lv0oo.000 for the armor plate
plant and si.7O0.oo0 for the projectile
factory. Substantial additional amounts
probably will be- provided before the
establishments are completed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-11
BIDS FOR SUBMARINES
Navy Department TO-Dny VIII Award
Contracts for Eighteen Big
Subm p rJhIea.

WASHINGTON. April lo.-Bds for
eighteen submarines of the s00-ton type
will be opened tomorrow mt the Navy
Department. 1t is expecteG that offers
to duplicate. tho two boats OF this size
now under construction will be ac-
cepted to insure the quickest possible
delivery
Plans also have been laid to ease tho
burden on the private submarine build
Ing plants by placing !. number OF the
new craft under construction at the
Portsmouth. n. H., NavyTard. Ten
building slips will he installed there
and cquipmcnt provided to permit con-
tinuous work on that number of boats.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-11
WAR PLANS DEBATED
OVER yyInL, nAErD

WASHINGTON. April 1o.-congress
debated war plans to-day over wide
range but in the broadcast generalities.
In the House most of the debate was
devoted to emphasizing the necessity
of realizing the Importance Of an ade-
auate food supply, and in 4 the Senate
the debate turned principally on the
question of universal service. Selectiye
conscrintion was opposed by several
Senators.
AS means to stimulate recruiting,
the Senate agreed to an amendment to
the army appropriation bill offered by
Senator Hitchcock, authorizing the Sec
rotary of War to accept gratuitous
services of publicity agency, and also
space from newspapers and magazines
for advertising for recruits. Another
amendment also authorized the secre-
tary to pay for advertising services and
space.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-11
MUCH UNCERTAINTY.
HAS BEEN CLEARED AWAY

BY Associated Press
W.tSEIINGTON, April l0.-Much Of
the uncertainty as to Latin America s
attitude in the war between the United
states and Germany was cleared away
today by definite advices that Chile
and Mexico will remain neutral. and
increasing indications that Brazil.
Guatemala and Peru will join Cuba
and Panama on the side of the United
States
The decision OF Chile. the first OF the
American republics to announce her
neutrality. caused some surprise among
officials here. In many quarters it had
been expected thai, She eventually
would break with the Berlin govern
ncnt. but would postpone her decision
until advised definitely OF the course
OF Argentina and Brazil. the other
members Of the influential Is C
group iii South America. What effect
her stand will have on the smaller ma :
tons OF tho continent is a matter of
much speculation.
MeNico's- decision caused no surprise
and Is regarded as certain TO have
little influence with her sister repub-
lies. Reports that General Carranza
was softening to distinct o-Ameri-
can attitude have not been credited
by officials here. and neither have they
believed widely circulated stories that
he was preparing 10 ally himself openly
with Germany.
OFFICIAL. CONFIRMATION
STILL Is LACKING
Official confirmation of BraziI's break
with the Berlin government still was
lacking tonight at the State Depart
ment and the Brazilian embassy. hut
officials believe there is no doubt that
the authorities at Rio Janciro have
definitely decided for war. AS the
largest South American nation. BraZirs
influence on the other republics of the
New World Is expected TO be second
only TO that of tho United States.
Officials here professed TO be ignorant
of the purpose of Peru. as announced d
in press reports, in sending naval
officer TO Washington ION a special
naval mission but it was taken as a
sign that opinion in that country was
crSstallizing iii favor OF bclligerency.
Official advices from Guatemala dur
ing the day left little doubt that the
proclamation OF martial law there was
preliminary TO break with Ger
many. Under suspension OF the civil
law the Guatemalan government can
take drastic steps in controlling what
might otherwise be q serious situation
presented by the large German popula-
ton.
IL is assumed that as a neutral the
Mexican government will take such
steps as II is able to protect the oil
fields supplying considerable part of
the fuel used by the British fleet.
An incident that has caused curiosity
and some anxiety at the State Depart
ment was the taking over BY the Mexi-
can government two weeks ago OF the
British owned Mexican Railway be-
tween Vera Cruz and Mexico City
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-11
ARGENTINA SUPPORTS
POSITION or UNITED STATES
tBy Associated Press,

by Associated Press.l
BCENpS AIRES. April ll.-The gov.
ernment issued a declaration late this
evening. announcing that it supported
the position Of the United States in
reference to Germany.
The declaration was made known to
the public through bulletins posted
throughout the city. and caused Il great
sensation. Enthusiastic crowds marched
through the streets. and the university
students organized pro-aily demonstra-
uons. Some OF the newspapers say
that high officers of the army assert
that the military mobilization OF Ar
Gcntina will follow that of Brazil
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-11
ALL GERMAN VESSELS
WILL Be CONF|sCATEO
This Government Proposes to Use
Them to Meet Shortage OF
Ocean Carriers.
PROBLEM is MOST PRESSING
Even Fleets in American Coastwise
Trade, Some Operated by Rail-
roads, May BE Requisitioned 10
Carry Supplies TO Europe.
IBy Associated Press,

| WASHINGTON, April lO-with the
view to using commercially the Ger
man merchant vessels in American
harbors TO meet the shortage of ocean
carriers. government agents have be-
gun thorough examination of the
ships to determine definitely tho cost
and time required to make them sea-
worthy. The machinery of most Of
them was seriously damaged by their
crews when the United States broke
relations with Germany
Preparations also have been made
to rush 10 completion as rapidly as
possible wooden argo-carryinE vcs-
sells to be built under the Shipping
Boards directions
| In addition the government Is serf-
ously considering the advisability OF
rcquisitioninS Il portion of all of the
fleet Of American vessels engaged in
the Atlantic coastwise trade, some of
which are owned and operated by rail
road interests.
Tho administration considers that
tho problems of providinE additional
other supplies TO Europe. and possibly
later to transport troops. is one of the
most pressing questions facing the
government.
GERMAN VESSELS TO HE
CONFISCATED OUTRIGHT
|, is understood that German vessels
in American ports belonging 10 tho
German government will be confis-
Gated outright, while those belonging
10 private individuals will he paid for
at the end of the war. The adminis-
tration viii act only in strict accord
ance with international law.
The disposition to be made Of the
Austrian vessels in American ports
has not been determined. and will de-
Austria Hungary formally go to war
In addition to supply bottoms, the
administration is Faced with the prob
lem of greatly increasing the number OF
available seamen. The Seamen's Union
is relied upon 70 cooperate in assist
ing in getting seamen from other coun-
tries.
Should the proposal to take over a
part Of the Atlantic coastwise feet be
adopted. radical revision of present
traffic and transportation facilities on
the seaboard probably will result
One of the chief fleets Of railroad
owned coastwise vessels is that OF the
Southern Pacific Railway, consisting Of
more than twenty vessels, plying be-
tween Now York and Gulf ports.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-11
LONDON HEARS BRAZIL
HAS SEVERED RELATIONS
IBy Associa,edIpres,


LONDON April 10.-Diplomatic re-
lations between Brazil and Germany
have been broken off. according to the
Evening News.
Switzerland will take charge OF
Brazilian interests in Berlin
Reuters Rio Janeiro correspondent
also announces that Brazil has severed
relations with Germany
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-11
OFFICERS FOR NEW ARMY
BEGIN TO TRAIN At ONCE
Nationwide System OF Camps Will
Educate Country's Youth
for Commissions.
CIVILIANS MAJ APPLY TO-DAY
Three Months Of Vigorous Work Will
BE Given Prospective Leaders Of
Great Armed Force of United
States.
Try 4 ssociated Press. !

w ASH TON, April 1o.-.Army
PbuildinE plans of tion are
to be supplemented at once by the
establishment at many points through
out the country of civilian training
camps for officers
The great need of the war army to
be raised will be properly equipped
officers. and to aid in meeting the de-
mand the War Department has decided
to adopt the PlattsburE idea on n ma
fitting themselves for commi issions i'm
the officers reserve corps may apply
now to departmental commanders for
assignment to them
course of three months vigorous
training will he given the prospective
officers. The qualities displayed by men
undergoing this training will deter
mine whether they arc suited to army
life. and also the rank in the reserve
corps which they are qualified to hold
Commissions will he issued at the con-
clusion of the training period to those
accepted who will he assigned to units
of the regular army. National Guard
or the first contingent of troops to he
raised under the draft plan.
The scheme is designed particularly
to meet the situation of civilians who
have had no military experience. and
who arc too old to enter the second :.
lieutenant grade OF the reserve corps.
but are otherwise qualified by cduca-
ton and capacity to become officers
MAXIMUM AGE FOR
ENLISTMENT is FORTY
The department. il was announced
o-day. has suspended the regulation
permitting new cnlistl '"nt in the army
10 men not more than t.'rty-five The
maximum age has now .nen set at
forty years.
The present authorized strength OF
the regulars will soon be reached at
the present rate OF enlistment Until
the President so directs. the regiments
cannot be brought up TO war strength
or additional regiments he organized
An exception will he made in the
case of the regiments of negro troops.
some Of which already arc over the
authorized peace strength. They will
be filled from waiting lists to full war
time strength. Recruiting for other
regiments will be prosecuted vigor-
ously.
The question Of supplies for the in
crcasng numbers of recruits, both for
the regulars and for the National
Guard. is difficult one. and has been
complicated by failure of and de-
ficiency In regular appropriation bills
in the last Congress.
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Flight Goe. to Committee,
fRy Associated Press

WASHINGTON, April 10.-Senator
Sutherland and former Senator Chiffon.
OF West Virginia, will appear before
the Senate Elections Committee next
Tuesday to make statements In con-
nection with Mr. Chilton's petition to
t,nseat Senator. Sutherland, his SUCCESS.
full opponent In the last election
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-11
REPORT ON PARANA
RELIEVED IN HAND
TBy Associatetl Press

fSSOCIHteU PFeSS =
RIO JANEIRO, April 10.-The official
report regarding the sinking of tho
Brazilian steamer Parana. which the
government has been awaiting before
taking definite action toward Germany,
Is believed to have been received to-
day from the legation in Paris. It is
expected tho government this after
noon will sever relations with Ger
many.
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REGARDED As PRELIMINARY
TO MORE IMPORTANT STEP

WASHINGTON. April l0.-Reports
that President Cabrera has proclaimed
martial law in Guatamala strengthen
the belief OF State Department officials
that Guatemala may soon join the
United States in the war against Ger
many. President Cabrera's action in
placing his army in position to sup
press any plot, either on Mexican or
Salvadorean borders. was regarded as
preliminary to a more important step
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-11
SIX ALLIES CERTAIN
IN LATIN AMERICA
Brazil, Guatemala. Argentina and
Peru Will Join With Cuba
and Panama.
ALL TO AID UNITED STATES
Mexico and Chile Will Remain
Neutrality-suspicious. Ac-
ton Unexpected.
ALL TO AID UNITED STATES

-, By hhSOCiatcd Prces.l
RIO JANEITtO. April i0--At a C.abi-
not council to-day il was decided that
Brazil should sever her relations with
Germany
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-11
BRITISH SMASH
GERMAN Defense.
FOR HEAVY GAINS
Evidently Determined to
20 Through to Douai-
Cambrai Line.
CAPTURE 1000 PRISONERS.
INCLUDING 235 OFFICERS
They Also Take 100 Guns, 1853
Quick-Firers and Sixty
Trench Mortars.
FIRMLY HOLD WHY RIDGE
'i"iS's Men Also Hit Temton Line
Hard Northeast OF
.irraS.
CAPTURE 1000 PRISONERS.
INCLUDING 235 OFFICERS
FIRMLY HOLD WHY RIDGE
'"is Men Also Hit Tcuton Line
Hard Northeast OF
.irraS.

'H l" Tie pouai-Cambrai line" .vl-
"'hti% Is III" slogan Of the Eritisi,
l"rcos fighting Ia France Notwi,i,
Stah"inS strong resistance by the C:er.
mans and The added handicap Of -
he"NN sn"wstorin. King ,;corce's force.
notably among them the Canadians
nave again hit tho German line hard
~ several points FOR good gains along
INC front from Nimy sou;hw ard and
1850 I" the west pf Cambria
fiN" mules east Of Arras the British
h'N" reached the suburbs OF Mouchy-
'e-ir"N, and northeast OF Arras have
cleared out the Germans from tho viii
iaSe Of l'arbus and the Farbus wood
"hiic 10 The Immediate north of this
1't'or the ta;ladiars iE hard lighting
''9t additional import.m, positions on
INC famous NmN ridge and captured
prisoners aud macin" guns ':cn
miics West Of cambrai tho british have
established their line to the north Of
tho village Of Lou ,.rval
GERMANS RAVE SUFFERED
ENORMOUS LOSSES
In tn" two days nEhtmc along the
iToht from Lens TO the southeast OF
ArraS the Germans have suffered great
losses In mcn and guns More thau
ii'""" prisoners, among thcm 80 OFF,
Gers have been taken. and 100 guns
siN'y trench mortars and 1863 machine
guns have fallen Into the hands Of tho
britiSh. some OF tho larger guns are
OF ht-inch oalibcr. The advance o.
thc British over the cntir. front has
been mad" 10 depth OF from two TO
as. 49,, 49,, ,,,,, 49, pe'"s great '
Th. p,rIi,, na,n,.,i ~,
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22

George E. F. GiIiett of New Haven, Conn, charged with having stolen $11,000 from the Remington Arms while in it's employ, was released un- der suspended sentence in county court at Jersey City.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
PRESERVING JUDGMENT
 ON BRITISH BLOCKADE
Until the New order-in-CouneiI Has
 Been Carefully Studied.

Washington, Feb. 21.-Although in- formed of the modification of the terms of the British blockade as promulgat- ed in London today, state department officials are reserving Judgment upon the subject until the new order can be carefully studied On it's face it 'ap- pears that todays announcement is in tended to assert unequfvocally the right of prize courts to condemn a neutral vessel with her cargo if the latter is of enemy origin or is bound for an enemy country.
 The original order-in-council of March 15, 1915. allowed considerable latitude in the disposition of such yes sels and cargoss, and while ships bound directly to and from German ports with their cargoes were deemed subject to conf1scation after the ex- piration of the period of grace, the same rigid rules were not applied to neutral ships carrying goods bound to or from Germany or Austria through adjacent neutral countries.
 The practical effect of the new order is expected to be to throw into prize court at once many ships and cargoes which heretofore have been subject to detention but not to condemnation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-22
AMENDMENT
 NOW UP TO PRESIDENT
House Concurs With Senate in Mak-
 ing States "Bone Dry"

Washington, Feb. 21.-Absolute pro- hibition legislation took it's longest forward stride in the nations history today when the house. after two hours of uproarious debate, approved by four to one majority. senate meas ure which would raise an iron-clad barrier against importation of liquor into prohibition states. 1t is expect ed to receive the approval of Presi- dent Wilson within a week. adding to the bone dry" territory about one third of continental United States.
 The provision is regarded as the most far-reaching that could be enact ed by the federal government and as sweeping as would be possible under any method short of a national pro- hibition amendment. It would cut off entirely liquor importations, amount ing now to millions of dollars annual ly, into the large number of states which have forbidden manufacture or sale but have permitted importation for personal use.
 The vote as officially announced was 321 to 72. but a re-check of the roll changed it to 319 to 72. Party lines were completely broken down and nu- merous representatives from prohfbi- ton states were recorded in tho neg ative. So large vote seldom is re- corded on any measure.