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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-31
Okmulgee Bunch Condemns

The Okmulgee oil producers are
once more demonstrating the fact
that they are in class by themselves
when 1t comes to questions of public
policy, and have passed resolutions
condemning the course Senator Gore
Is pursuing in his fight for the oil
producers and refiners.
Okmulgee oil producers are always
against the Standard, but have played
into the hands of the big monopoly
every time there has been an oppor-
tunity just as they are doing today.
A year or two back, and Okmulgee
oil producers are talking about 1t yet,
there was a big flush production in
the Gushing field. There was a lot
Of talk about conservation and Ok
mulgee oil men were all for it. Had
the theory been worked out oil would
have been worth about 81 today. be-
cause no one could have drilled n
we'll without the consent of the cor
poraton commission, and had the
Okmulgee crowd had its way 1t
would have made them all wait until
all the wells in Okmulgee county
were drilled.
There was a hearing at Oklahoma
City as to the price of oil, and finally
after many witnesses had been heard
Sam Fitzpatrick of the Prairie Oil &
Gas Co. sent word to the commission
that the Prairie would stand for
65-cent price.
Commissioner Henhsaw immedi-
ately accepted the Praire price. and
looked wise, and looked up at the
sky, and decided that the commission
price Of crude.
CvnwI cyyo1lnwad
the whole works, hook. bait and
sinker, and nine out of ten of them
will tell you to this day that the cor
poration commission was absolutely
right and performed n great public
service in making this price, but that
the Standard would not stand
hitched.
The Okmulgee crowd right now Is
condemning Senator Gore for his
stand in favor of separating oil from
the food bill.
They will tell you at Okmulgee
that they are much in favor of the
government making the price instead
of the Standard Oil.
They have never cared much for
independent refiners. who right now
are paying more money in the way OF
premiums for crude In Oklahoma
than the Standard Oil company did
year or two back.
Take. for instance, the Yale and
Quay fields. This oil is only "a
gravity, certainly not premium oil, as
premium oil is generally known, but
1t is bringing a premium OF from GO
to 20 cents per barrel, and every bar
rel Is going to Independent refiners
except that owned by the Magnolia
and the Carter.
The oldest friends the Standard
people have in Oklahoma look with
envy on the oil producers in that be-
cause of the big prices they are get
ting.
The Standard still sticks to its old
position, to-wit: THAT II takes
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-31
Some Sale!

It's not hot air, either,
that keeps it up, but high
value.
How can we float a sale
when everything has gone
up in price? We are do
ing it to attract new GUS
toners, to please old GUS
toners and to reduce our
stock.
The cold Spring left us
with too many suits on
hand.
"a off on spring suits
"a off on summer suits
off on all oxfords
1-3 off on all straws.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
DE RUSSY sentry
ROUTS PROWLER

Residents at Waikiki near Fort De
Russy who heard distinct rifle shot
about 3 o'clock last evening thought
war had been declared or some Ger
man spy had been fired at but this
morning il was learned that a yigilant
sentry had merely fired his rifle into
the water to call the corporal of the
guard when he saw a stranger prowl-
ing around near the Waikiki boundary
of the military reservation.
The man disappeared and this morn
ing il was learned that the person
seen by the sentry was the Chinese
caretaker OF the Y. w. C. A. beach
home and property near the fort, who
had strolled along the beach to have
a look at the moon. When asked this
morning by one Of the officers who
knows him well where he went when
the soldier fired, he exclaimed, Il went
home as fast as l could 60"
A large number of beach residents
gathered on Cassidy's pier when the
shot was fired are glad today that the
soldier aimed low and some expressed
a hope that he would shoot even lower
the next time lest the bullet might
bounce. ......<=. ~.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
HUGE WAR FUND TO BE RAISED
BY EAVYTAXES AND BONDING
Associated Press ssrvie. BY Federal wir.Iss.I

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 5.-Requests for immediate
of 00O00000 for the and navy
made today of Congress by the executive departments OF
this huge amount So 535953 for the army which is to
tremendously expanded to meet the necessities OF active
Provision is being made for increasing the enlisted
strength of the navy 100000 and Of the marine corps to
3OO0O
The new army bill will be introduced in Congress tomor
row. This will provide for army of 100000 men mme
datev bv compulsory service if volunteer service falls and
for expansion of this to 100000 within two years.
To meet the huge expenses of the war; it indicated today
that the treasury department will endeayor to raise by one
bond issue whatever government unable to obtain under
the new increased taxation plan. ~
It is stated unoicay that there will be difficulty IN
raising by three and half cent taxation
nan The government is expected through congressional
action to increase the inheritance tax rate possibly 10 81 per
cent. and the taxes on liquors and tobacco.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
BRITISH ADD TO
VILLAGES TAKEN

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless)
LONDON, Eng.-Aprii 5.-Driving
steadily ahead, the British on the west
today captured the villages of Bcns-
soy, Basse and Boulogne, northeast of
Peronne.
NEW YORK, N. Y, April 5.--Ree!-
ing before the repeated blows CT the
British and French the German armies
on the western front are now in dis
orderly retreat, abandoning their
wounded to become prisoners Of the
Entente, and forsaking their guns and
large quantities of munitions as they
fall back before the troops )f Haig
and Nivelle.
i Half dozen villages were taken by
assault, the French pOilus proving ir-
resistible Three lines of trenches at
Folie Farm fell before the French at
tack, and the German infantry, its
morale broken by the long continued
retreat, began to ,disintegrate under
the tremendous pounding it was get
ting, and fled in disorder, leaving be-
hind wounded and much war material
The British stroke was 70 the north
Of the citadel Here they are advanc
ing in the general direction of Cam
brai, while the right wing Of Haigs
army is cooperating with the French
in the attacks on Saint Quentin. Yes
terday the fight here was done in
heavy snowstorm which hampered the
attackers and enabled the retreating
Teutons to draw back without much
loss. The British, however, succeeded
in capturing Mets-en-Bauture and over
took the Germans in Havricouft Wood,
and beat them back after some hot
fighting German counter attacks here
broke down utterly under the guns of
the Allies.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
House to Uphold
Charter Measure
lift is Vetoed
Thus Asserts HoIstein, Who
Knows of Only Two Dis
Senting Votes

Fear for the life Of the substitute
charter bill is being entertained by
supporters OF the measure in the
house of Representatives following the
publication of an exclusive story In
the StarBulletin yesterday carrying
a report that the governor will veto
the measure. r: ..
To the two members of the house
OF Representatives who called on the
governor Tuesday morning, he is re
ported to have said. in effect, that
there are great many things in the
legislature of which he has not ap-
proved, and that "the charter is the
biggest trick of the session"
Beth members. however, deny to d.
rectly confirm this report, although
one will say that the governor ex-
pressed his disapproyal OF certain
acts Of the legislature.
The governor may veto the charter
bill when II comes to him IL he sees
fit, but his veto can be overridden
by the vote Of two-thirds OF the men,
bers Of each house.
Speaker II. L. Holstein today de
clared that, il the governor yetoes
the charter, the house, at least, will
come to its support at the eleventh
hour by vote Of % or 80, declaring
that the only dissenting voters would
be Representatives Hupihea and Moss
mar the Oahu members who voted
against the measure when 1t passed
third and final reading in the house.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05

WAR RESOLUTION TO BE PASSED BY BIG VOTE FRANCE OFFERS NAVAL BASE
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION MEETS TO
FRAME PLATFORM FOR CITY ELECTION

earlier in the morning were elected
as permanent officers, Walter Coombs,
chairman, and NJ. J. Serpa, secretary.
1t was then moved that the con
ventiOn 20 into session as commit,
tee of the whole and Chairman
CoOmbs appointed Charles y. Arnold
as chairman Of the committee Of the
whole.
When the committee adjourned the
discussion was ON the bond issue
plank.
Fairgrounds Plank Amended
All the planks passed as read until
parks and Playground" was reached
when A. ID. Castro moved that and
the erection and maintenance of com
fCrt stations in the several parks and
playground" be added TO the first
paragraph, and Towse changed the
reading of the first line to We favor
the extension anu improvement Of our
system of parks and Fairgrounds"
and Logan moved that the words and
housing follow purchasing" in the
second paragraph. All passed.
On public beach" C. G. Ballentyne
offered an amendment that the del.
gates go on record as opposed to the
discharging OF the Waikiki stream
Continued from page three)
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05

OF its people by the German govern
ment. but to rise in defense OF these
rights and oppose by force, not only
the continuance OF such wrongs. but to
crush forever the formidable attempts
now making by Prusfianism to de-
stroy the liberties Of the world;
Therefore. 0e II resolved. by the
senate OF the Territory Of Hawaii, the
House of Representatives conCurring,
that the people OF Hawaii unqualified
~ lndOrse and support the position
now taken by the United States. as
voiced by the President, and will, by
every means in their power, aid and
assist the country in defending its
rights. maintaining an honorable ma
tional existence and opposing the tri-
umph Of principles for which Prussian-
ism is contendins, which triumph
would result in the destruction Of in
dividusI and national liberty in the
world"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05

Will CONTINUE,
SAYS AUTHORITY

H.. B. Phipps, expert sales manager
of the Hudson Motor Car Company
who is in Honolulu en- route to the
Orient, was the principal speaker at
the Rotary Club lunch today at the
Commercial Club.
Phipps spoke on the development OF
the automobile business and expressed
the opinion that there is no fear OF
America being crowded out after the
war by the Germans English and
French. He said that the manufac-
turers were organizing their selling
campaign in a thorough manner and
believed that efficiency coupled with
the policy of giving the best goods at
the right price would mean much for
the permanency of the automobile bus
mess. Phipps told the members that
business conditions in the British col.
onies were better than before the war,
as the laborers had plenty of work and
we're being we'll paid.
Wallace r. Harrington told of the
work which was accomplished in the
School Garden Contest and explained
the value of the work which had been
so popular among the students of the
territory's schools. He showed a
number of samples and drawings con-
tributed in the contest.
p. DR.. J. M. Westgate spoke on the
need of growing farm products in the
yards throughout the city. Ed Towse
appointed Emil Berndt and Jack War
rem as a committee to work on the
daylight saving movement which
would give one hour more of daylight
each day for recreation.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
ARMY OF TWO MILLION WITHIN
TWO YEARS PLANNED; BIG SUM
FOR WAR EXPENSES DEMANDED
Immediate Appropriation of Three and
One-Half Billions Mode to Congress
Large Bond Issue and Taxation Pro-
vide Funds
Associated Press Service by Federal wir,ls..)

WASHINGTON D. c., April 5-The sensation of the
house debate on the war resolution sprung late today
by Representative Clarence Miller of Minnesota
Representative Miller declared that paragraph not yet
published of the Zimmerman note urging
combination against the United States offered establish sub
marine bases in Mexican ports According this alleged
paragraph Germany to establish such bases supply
Mexico with unlimited quantities of and ammunitions
and send German reserVs in the United States to Mexico
Miller said he understood three German schooners had
landed the western coast of Mexico and also asserted that
Villa is surrounded by German officers who have taught
drilling to his He also declared that the Caranza army
is not much better. :"
Secretary Lansing later denied Mlers version of the
Zimmerman note. H..
It has been understood officially that the full text of Zm
ermanns message outlining the American plot has
been published.
PARIS, France April 5.-A introduced in
the chamber of deputies today to permit the United States to
use the French port of Brest as naval base.
WASHINGTON, D. c. April 5-Passage Of the war reso-
luton by the house of representatives tonight is expected the
debate today showing overwhelming majority in favor Of
the measure
In the meantime every branch of the national
men civil well military is assing and resources
for the entry of this nation into the worldstri
WASHINGTON, D. G., April 5.--The "war resolution"
identical in wording with that passed by the for
debate the house this afternoon and expected pass
the conclusion of debate which should be before night
Representative Flood of Virginia, chairman of the house
foreign affairs committee opened the debate strongly sup
porting the resolution and the presidents stand
1--WE had choice to in this contingency,
declared We have been compelled by the acts of Ger
enter the colossal We must take stand by
the side of the Allied nations who fighting and have been
fighting humanty's battles for two and half
1--WE have determined that power shall be employed
until complete victory shall the efforts of the nations
fighting for humanity and Prussan mtarism be crushed
and the world delivered from threat OF the danger OF the
Hohenzolern dynasty -.
On the showing made today less than dozen votes in the
house will oppose passage OF the resolution S..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
Divers AnuCk.
Hospital Ship
SheIIed, Sunk
Associated Press BY Federal w;reIe.s)

Associated Press by Federal W;reIess)
WASHINGTON, D. c., April
S. The American-HaWa
liner Missourian, unarmed, was
sunk without warning today.
ThIrty-tWo Americans were
among the crew of So known
to be saved. The MiSSourian
left Genoa, Italy, on Wednes-
day.
The British steamer Lin
coInshire and the Norwegian
steamer HandivigoIe have also
been sunk, with Americans
aboard saved, according to
news to the state department.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
AUSTRIA THOUGHT
READY TO BREAK
WITH UNCLE SAM

WASHINGTON, d. c., April s.
Bearing out reports that Austria Is on
the verge of breaking with the United
States to stand by Germany is the fact
that today confirmation was given OF
the return to the United States short.
ly of Ambassador Frederic Penfield
from Vienna. No reason IS given by
Secretary Lansing for his return:
VIENNA, Austria, Apr 5.-Reports
of the action of the United States SEN
ate have been received here and 1t
now appears likely that AustriaHun-
gary will follow the expected declara
ton of war by the United States
against Germany, with an announce
ment of formal severing of all diplo-
matte relations with Washington
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
Committee of Whole Takes Up
Report Plank BY Plank
and Makes Progress

At the afternoon session Of the Re-
publican platform convention the
road" plank was approved as read ex'
cept that the wording frontage tax
law" was changed to read road i'm
rrovement law commonly known as
the frontage tax law"
A new plank on water and sewer"
which was not included, was then in
trodueed, reading az follows:
I'VE urge and pledge our supervisors
to q further anG more adequate eK.
tension OF the water and sewer system
and advance liberal appropriations
from ito current city revenues, or
otherwise, for the purpose Of supplying
pure filtered or artesian water 70 the
residents now being supplied by sur.
face water from the Nuuanu sources.
I'VE also advocate the principle Of
free sewerage 40 conducive to the
preservation Of the public health and
urge upon our supervisors 70 consider
IS soon az possible the plan Of putting
into effect the free sewerage system"
The plank was vigorously opposed
by Charles Aeni and Norman Watkins
while A. Lewis, Jr., and A. D. Castro
advocated Its adoption.
The Republican county platform
convention Is in session today at the
Bijou theater foi The adoption of a
party platform for the city and coun-
~ election. The meeting was called
to order this morning at 9:45 o'clock
by Walter r. Coofnbs, chairman of the
county committee. and following the
appointment OF the credentials COM
mittee the meeting adjourned until
IL o'clock, when the delegates went
into committee of the whole to take
up the various planls Of the platform.
At 1918 the committee adjourned un.
III 1880 o'clock.
The credentials committee reported
that the delegates OF the fifteenth pre-
cinet of the fifth district are Adams,
Ohia and Moses Kekahio, and the.
committeeman, Thomas Pe-ro. There
were two sets OF names sent in. The
names of the delegates from the
tenth ans eleventh. precincts of the
fourth and the sixteenth OF the fifth
were not sent In and therefore credit
was only given to IL delegates for the
fourth and 43 for the fifth.
When the delegates met at II
o'clock the temporary officers chosen
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05

Representative Lyman wanted the
measure referred to the judiciary com.
mittee. He said the United States
has not yet declared war and that the
house does not know OF any attempt
to get other countries TO attack Amer
lea.
We do know it," declared Repre-
sentative Walsh. jumping 10 his feet.
Il move this resolution be passed"
The measure passed. Those absent
were Re lresentativeS WaiaholO,
Cooke, Jarrett, Andrews and Lota.
The resolution. which was fntroduc.
ed by Senator Castle CT Oahu. closes
as follows:
Whereas, the limits of patient en-
Gurance have been reached, and the
President of the United States has, be-
fore the Congress Of the country. sol.
EMMY voiced the determination of the
people OF the United States to yield
no longer to the Outrages and injur-
les inflicted on the country and all
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
Cables Names Of
Men Aboard Aztec

The fate OF the Hawaiians who were
aboard the steamer Aztec. recently
sunk by German submarine, is still
unknown, Delegate Kuhio has cabled
to Speaker II. L. Holstein.
The following cablegram. giving the
correct names OF the Hawaiians aboard
the Aztec, was received this morning
Speaker Holstein,
Honolulu.
Information from New York agents
is Hawaiians on Aztec were Julian
Macomber, Charles Kanai. Ekela Ka.
Chi. John Davis, Henry Rice, Charles
Nakalo. Fate unknown. Will cable
ayhen fate is known.
y "KALAANIANAOLE.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
6 Hospital Ships
Sunk By Germans

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless)
LONDON, Eng, April 5.-The Bel.
eian relief steamer TreVier has been
sunk by submarine. While the life
boats were being lowered the subma-
rine continued to fire its deck guns,
woundlns five persons.
This ma kes total of six Allied hos
pitaI ships sunk since the war began.
with loss Of EAT lives and 70 injur-
ed in the sinkings.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
World Crops
Run Short!
Associated Press by Federal Wireless,

Associated Press by Federal Wirelessl
ROME, Italy, Apr. 5.-That the
worlds food crop for this year is
gravely deficient and the situation is
alarming is the declaration of David
Lubin, American representative of the
International Institute of Agriculture,
who is here making Investigations for
report to President Wilson. He
urges the imperative necessity of a
resources.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
SMASHED AND ONE
MULE INJURED WHEN CAR
HITS WAGON IN M0ANALUl

Y. Yoshimura's wagon was wrecked
and one of the mules he was driving
injured when his vehicle was struck
on the Moanalua road near the polo
gate late yesterday afternoon by auto
$685. registered under the name of Sam
Rosenborough. Motorcycle Policemen
Branco and Ferrera report that Yoshi-
mura was going towards Aiea and the
auto coming to town when the acct
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
JAPANESE PLOT
TO KILL baron
Especial Cable to Nippu Jiji)


TOXIC, Japan, April 5.-A plot to
assasinate Baron S. Goto, minister of
the interior, was discovered today
before the minister took a special
train for Akita.
Baron s. Goto had been asked to
make a lecture tour in the Akita dis
trict for the government party. Goto
is considered one of the foremost
speakers in Japan, and the opposition
party planned to upset the arrange
ments for a tour
Shortly before the minister left
Toxic a plot to wreck the special train
on which Baron Goto was to travel was
revealed and the :eading conspirators
were arrested. The election which
will take place on April 90 Is expected
to be one of the closest in the history
of Japan.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
Foreigners Who
Act Properly to
Be Given Liberty

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal Wireless)
y y y = y = y = = = 4 = = = y
y WASHINGTON, D. c., Apr. 5. =
y Foreigners in the United States y
y who conduct themselves properly y
= will suffer no loss Of property or y
y Of liberty in the event Of war, y
y according to official statement y
y Endorsed by the state department y
y today. y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05
Honolulu Woman
Joins u. S. NAVY

= y ~ y = y <%<~ y = - .
+ Hurrah for the women, espe- y
= cially in Honolulu. Miss Virginia y
y Sanborn, a stenographer for Nc y
y Inerny's, didn't 90 to work this y
y morning, for them. Instead, she y
= started employment with the y
y United States government as =
= yeoman and as the first woman y
\ in this part of the world to y
y demonstrate her full burst of +
= patriotism by enlisting in the y
= navy in response to call sent y
= out through the press yesterday y
= for two typists. While the Nc y
Inerny Company regrets to lose y
= Miss Sanborn's services they are y
= glad she has quit them for the y
United States service. y
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wireless1
WASHINGTON. D.. c., April 81
Last night following a debate Of in
tense bitterness, the declaration was
made in the senate, the resolution en-
bodying ii carrying by vote OF 50 to
s. Those who voted against going to
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-05

dent occurred. The auto is said to
have attempted to cut in between the
Japanese wagon and one Of Rawley's
auto trucks. also coming to town. The
Japanese says he will swear out
warrant charging the driver OF the
automobile with needless driving.