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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-30
Congressional War Com
mittee and Administra-
tive Board Snags
PRESIDENTS ADVICE
WILL BE ASKED NOW
Final Enactment of Measure This
Week Is By No Means Certain.
Outline of !. rohibition Sec
ton Is Given

Washington, July 29.-Conferees on
the administration food control bill
reached an impasse tonight after an
ail-day conference. and leaders decid-
ed TO confer tomorrow with Preside n I
Wilson ON the two points remaining
in dispute-the Senate proposals 10
establish n congressional committee
to supervise war expenditures and TO
create board of three food admins
traitors instead of one official.
Upon all other questions the con-
ference committee reached a complete
agreement. Final enactment of the bill
this week is hoped for by the con-
ferees, but not regarded as certain.
Representative Lever, heading the
House conferees, and Senator Chamber
lain, who handed the bill in the SEN
ate for the administration, will take
up with President Wilson tomorrow the
two remaining differences. The con-
ferees will meet again afterward. Sew
eral of them, however, believe par
tial sagreement will result in sub
mission of disputed questions to both
Should the President insist upon elm
ination of the war committee proposal
as expected, it appears probable that
the Senate conferees would yield ths
point tomorrow, leaving a disagree
ment only on the food board ques-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-30

ment is about to establish system for
the supervision of press dispatches to
prevent the announcement of arrivals
of troop transports in France.
Secretary Daniels. although he may not
share Secretary Bakers views in this
regard, will not permit the announce
ment from his department of army IN
formation Mr. Bakers desires withheld.
The objection to publication Of troop
arrivals is not expected to extend to
properly censored reports of activities OF
the American troops in France. 1t Is
possible. in fact, that system of reg
ular announcements by the war depart
ment on the military situation Will
shortly be inaugurated. The secretary
is known to have some plan under con-
sideratfon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-30
OUTSTANDING POINTS

During the third year Of the war
which has just ended" the statement
said. two events of outstanding inn
portance occurred which must have de-
cisive influence on the last phase of
the war and on the peace that is TO
follow. These are the revolution in
Russia and the entrance of the Unit
ed States into the war in alliance with
the entente powers.
THE immediate effect of the Russian
revolution from military point OF
view, gives cause for great anxiety and
has, up to the present. proved disas-
trous.
But It must be borne in mind that
the government of the late Russian
Emperor was Matching positive treaeh-
cry to the alliance and would have
caused much greater disaster to us by
concluding separate peace with Ger
| N,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-30

London. July 2s.--conhdence that
Russia once more will be brought into
effective cooperation with the entente
allies. and that America will in good
time give material aid of overwhelin-
ing power which will make an end Of
all doubts as to the completeness Of
victory by the allies was expressed
today by Sir Edward II. Carson. min
lister without portfolio. in statement
to the Associated Press In behalf of the
British war cabinet, of which he is a
member. Sir Edward also voiced the
determination OF Great Britain ito see
this thing through until we have at
tanned the aims we proclaimed at the
beginning"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-30
THREE BIG ISSUES
I'M Congressional
SCHEDULE FOR WEEK
Food Control, Revenue Bill
and Prohibition Are
"Bunched" For Fl
nal Action

Washington. July 29.--Ali three Of
the big issues before Congress, food
control. revenue and prohibition. are on
the congressional calendar this week,
with minor questions coming up in
such numbers that the leaders are
about resigned to indefinite prolonga-
ton of the session.
The immediate work TO be done on
food and revenue legislation must be
done in committee. but before the
week is over the food conferees and
the Senate finance committee, revising
the war tax bill, hope to report out
their measures.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-30
SHEPPARD RESOLUTION

Meantime the Senate Will take UP to-
morrow for vote Wednesday the res
olution Of Senator Sheppard proposing
submission of a national prohibition
amendment to the constitution
Senator Sheppard plans to open the
prohibition discussion which promises
a lively contest touching many war
questions. The vote. both sides adj
nit. will be extremely close. Dry
leaders hope for about So votes. or
just about the necessary two-thirds
for adoption. The resolution still
would have to pass the House, which,
in 1914. rejected a similar measure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-30
kERENsKY TO FRONT
FRENCH REPULsE ATTACKS

Again the French troops, fighting in
the Aisne region of France, have turned
in vicious counter attacks against the
army of the German crown prince, put
down an offensive it ha1 started between
Hurtebise and La Bovelle and made good
gains against it all altrs the line Sew
feral attacks by the Germans in the YER
dun sector. notably between the much
fought-for ground in the region of the
Avocourt wood and Hill 304, also were
tepulsed by General Petain's forces.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
YUKON RIVER MARATHON ON
(Snecial to The Citizen)

DAWSON, May 19-The great an nual Yukon river Marathon" raco is on. It. is a go-as-you-please race. but if one of the racers happens to spend too much time in one place he bids fair to be left far in the lurch.
 The race is being participated in by eight Outside travelling men. work ing for rival houses, who are rac- ing for the trade of Fairbanks and other Interior Alaska towns. It started here today, when the eight men left for the lower river in small gasoline launches travelling by twos and threes, expecting to stop at all of the river towns enroute to Tan ana, where they will take a steamer for Fairbanks.
 The eight men are J. T. c. Hager, s. M. West, H. c. Dunlop and R. G. Lefevre of Seattle; R. E. Casein and Tiny" Wing of Tacoma; H. Hie- lin of New York, and B. A. Schall- horn of San Francisco.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
Bert Hoover Named
 As F ood Controller
FRIEND OF BELGiANS ACCEPTS JOB, BUT WILL NOT TAKE PAY FOR HIS WORK.
 Associated PresS)
tAeaOUIuICI ProSS)

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19. President Wilson tonight an nounced the permanent appoint ment of Herbert C. Hoover as food controller of the United States. The position was ten dered to MT. Hoover several days ago, and he accepted this afternoon on the condition that neither he nor his immediate as sistants would receive pay for their services to the government.
 Following the Presidents an nouncement, Mr. Hoover made a statement defining the plans for food administration. He also called for voluntary assistance in carrying the plans through. In his statement he declared the belief that democracy yielding to discipline, will solve the food problem of the United States
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
European Force to
 Total 10000 Men
ALL BRANCHES OF ARMY SER VICE TO BE REPRESENTED
 IN PERSHlNG'S COMMAND.

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19. From the war department to- night comes the announcement that the force of United States regular troops which is to be the first to go to France, under the command of Major General John J. Pershing, will be comprised of approximately forty thousand men. All branches of the army will be represented in the force. including a regiment of marines, which was today ordered to put itself in state of preparation for departure.
 Other units Of the eXpeditional force will consist of infantry. engineers and a forestry corps. Just when the force will start for Europe is not stated, but 1t is understood that General Pershing and his staff are to start as soon as possible.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
MUSIC TALKS
 AT SCHOOL

At the public schools tomorrow morning in general assembly. the subject will be the Symphony Or chestra" The program will be in charge of Mrs. H. G. Cloes, who is in charge of the music at the schools.
 The various instruments will be picturized by the reflectoscope, and explanatory talks on each will be made by children of the various grades, the photograph being used to illustrate their tones.
 An address will be delivered by Alton Nordale on the New York Symphony Orchestra; Harry Bentley will make talk on the seating of the members of the orchestra with regard to the instruments, and Anita Nordale will talk on the life and works of Theodore Thomas.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
WAR SU M M ARY.
Associated TrcSS)

LONDON, May 19.-Reported ar tiIlery activity at several points on the Russian front is considered as a good sign of the renewal of Rus sian military activity following the declaration made by the new cabi- net of Russia against separate peace Reports received from Rome state that the Italians today captured the height commanding the Austrian positions at Nondice, capturing 400 Austrian prisoners.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
LECTURE MONDAY NIGHT.

Announcement has been made to the effect that T. D. Crippen, as sstant superintendent of the govern, ment agricultural station, will ad- dress the children of the Fairbanks schools Monday evening on the sub ject of agriculture The meeting will start at 7:3O o'clock sharp. All per, sons interested are invited to be present
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
SUBMARINE ON
 PACIFIC COAST
Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, May 19.--Re- ports received tonight at The Pre- sido are to the effect that lookouts at Fort Rosecrans today saw what they thought to be submarine maneuyering just outside Sdr Diego harbor. The report ts oifciai, and therefore cannot be doubted, except :or the possibility, as pointed out ty The officials, that ther" may be a mistake. The nalioHali;y of the strange submarine, if such there be ill California waters, is not known and the positions of Fl of the Am erican craft of such a character on this coast being known to the off Cials makes it certain that it was not a United States submarine that was sighted. The report of the sighting of the submarine has been the cause for considerable excite ment here.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
TALKING OVER
 FOOD PROBLEM
s0ciated Pressl

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.- President Wilson is just now occu- pied with the consideration of the food problem that confronts the Unit cd States He considers that the situation is very serious, but is talk ing every step to keep it from get ting any worse
 In a statement issued tonight, the President outlined the food control problem. He said that emergency legislation is needed to ascertain the quantity of existing food supplies, the cost of producing and distribut- ing food, the prevention of the hoarding and requisitioning of food supplies by any person, concern or corporation when such supplies are necessary for public use, and the licensing of wholesome mixtures out lin ng percentages.
 The President thinks that prohibit tion is unnecessary for the proven tion of the wasteful use of food pro ducts. He wishes to establish prices on foodstuffs which will assure all farmers a fair profit on their pro ducts when asked to attempt to raise more and better crops, and to se- cure the consumer against eXtOrtion
 President Wilson also declared that the powers of such legislation would be great, but not greater than the warning nations of Europe have found necessary in their handling of the food problem He thinks that since the administration of the food control problem will be placed in the hands of those who volunteer for the work, there is no danger of ,-nntinr a norm annnt h1lrna ancranV.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
ANOTHER BOAT SAILS.

DAWSON. May 19-The steamer Nasutlin leaves the lower end of Lake Laberge this evening with sev- enty tons of freight for Dawson and fifty-one tons for points on the lower river. She also has a number of passengers, all of whom are booked only as far as Dawson for the pres ent. but some of which are expected to go on through to lower river points on the steamer SChwatka, which Is expected to sail from DaW. son for Fairbanks about Tuesday. The passenger list of the Nasutlin out of lower Laberge Is as follows
 E. J. Ives, F. s. West, c. D. Es
 pelman Mrs. D. Leah Mrs. NJ. Cham bers, Mrs. l. Mcdonald, E. J. Mac Kenzie, w. F. Stitts, Louis Levy, T. J. Moltell, R. H Chadwick, J. J. Meherin, J. H. Harmund and Wif@, F. B. Carter, w. Middleton, Y Morgan.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
REGULARS GET INCREASE.

WASHINGTON, D. C.. May 19.- By the provisions of the army bill recently passed, all of the lowest paid regulars of the army and navy at the present time receive the larg- est increases. All of those receiv- ing from s17.60 to $20 per month get an increase of $15; those now getting from $21 to s25 are increased SIP per month; those getting be- tween s25 and s45 get raise of $s per month, and all getting over $45 get a raise of $6 per month.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19,- Chairman Claude Kitchin. of the ways and means committee of the house. has called a special meeting of the committee for tomorrow, for the purpose of considering proposed amendments to the administration war tax bill. He announced tonight that he is making an effort to get the bill into such shape that it can be voted upon on Tuesday.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
NORTHWES LEAGUE.
LATE TELEGRAPH
 Associated prpSS)
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.- It was stated tonight at the trea- sury department that no further an nouncements of the amount of sub scriptions to the Liberty loan will be made until the lists close on June IS.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
NOTHING DOING.

SAN DIEGO. Cal, May 19.-Three fast aeroplanes sent out over the ocean in this vicinity this afternoon failed to find any evidence of the presence of a submarine of foreign nationality in this vicinity. It is therefore believed that the observ- CTS at Fort Rosecrans who reported that they had sighted an undersea boat were mistaken. It Is pointed out that the observers might easily have mistaken whale for sub marine at a considerable distance away. and it is well known fact that these big seafaring mammals are to be found in large numbC 70 in these waters at this time Of -4e year. The lOokouts who made ,he report, however, are being congratu- lated for their watchfulness.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
RIGGS ENDORSED.

Acting under the advice of his brother committeeman, MT DOnohoe endorsed Judge Robert Jennings. of Juneau, for the governOrship when he was at Washington, but about week ago at a meeting of Demo crats from all divisions held at Jul neau, Jennings withdrew from the race. The meeting then proceeded to endorse Thomas Riggs, Jr., mem Der of the Alaskan Engineering com mission, for governor. according to MT. Donohoe sending a wire to Sec retary Lane asking that he aid the appointment.
 During the interview today Com mitteeman Donohoe expressed the
 Jpe th II -cc ''.:lncr.atr ~.,- .ory wortd wire Aeir ra dOrsement of MT. Riggs to Secretary Lane at the earliest possible moment.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.- It was announced tonight that the bill conferees had virtual ly agreed to accept the administra- tion's amendment to the bill author izing the President to place an em- bargo on exports when such is nee essary to stop the shipping of sup plies to Germany or her allies through neutral countries.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
Baseball Results
Associated PrcSS) AMERICAN LEAGUE.

 At Chicago-Chicago 8, Boston ?. At St. Louis-Washington 9, St, Louis 6.
 At Cleveland-P Philadelphia 5, Cleve- land 8
 At Detroit-Detroit 9, New York g. Game called twelfth inning ac. count of darkness.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE At adelphia-Philadelp 5, Chicago f.
 At New York-Pittsburg 5, New York 4
 At Boston-Bo Boston 5, Cincinnati l. At Brooklyn-Frooklyn 6, St. Louis
 NORTHWESTERN LEAGUE. At Seattle-Seattle 5, Butte 1. At Vancouver-Great Falls 6, Van couver 4.
 At Spokane-Spokane-Tacoma, rain. game postponed.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21

WASHINGTON. D. C.. May 19.- The administrations war budget. as passed by the senate today, provides
 or the appropriation of over $3,342,- 100000. This is $75O,0OO,00O more han the house war budget bill pro- yides, that amount being provided house bill for the construction of a merchant fleet. After the bills pas sage by the senate 1t immediately went into conference committee. It is expected that the measure will be ready for the signature of the President within the week.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
POLITICIANS
 AFTER SCALP
 OF GOVERNOR
Special to The Citizen)

VALDEZ. May Politicians. par ticularly those composing both the rank and file and oGciadom of the Democratic party, are now after the scalp of Governor Strong. That Is. they are seeking to prevent the re appointment of Strong as governor of the territory. National Demo cratic Committeeman Thomas J. Donohoe is ono of those who are 'I.st ar.lvo'y fighting the appoint ment II an inte...v, wt:.. d rep. rcacrt-. ,r O. iuc -,a,'"z Prospect 7. Na -.a. .. . us 4n,.aIiy as follows.
 "\Vc are opposing the reuppoint- ment of Governor Strong chiefly be. cause of his weak and colorlcss ad- ministration of his office during the past four years. and our opposition is endorsed by the rank and file of Democracy and by all Democratic newspapers Strong has some sup port in his candidacy for the gover- norship for another term, but 1t comes almost entirely from Wicker shamites.
 Every appointment made by Gov. Strong when he was first named for the governorship went to Re publicans or Wickershamites. We are citing as evidence of his atti tude in this regard the appointment of such men as Smith, Shoup, Cobb and others"
 Further charges of party treach- cry are also made against Governor Strong by Committeeman Donohoe. He says that the attempt to give Wickersham the certificate Of cleo ton as delegate was treachery to the Democratic party, stating that the governor notified Judge Wicker sham as early as February 10 that be would see that he received the certificate. This shows, says MT. Donohoe, that Strong never had the intention to follow out the opinion in the matter given by Attorney General George B. Grigsby unless the opinion was favorable to Wick araha
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.- Following the senate's acceptance of the conference committees report on the bill which authorizes the rais- ing of the marine corps to 30,000 men and the raising of the rank and file of the navy to 10000, the bill went to the President for his sigma ture The chief executive is ex- pected to sign the bill tomorrow
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21
FIRST BOAT OF SEASON LEAVES
 LAKE LABERCE

DAWSON. May 19.-Adyices recely, ed here today from the lower end of Lake Laberge are to the effect that the steamer Washburn. of tho Am, erican Yukon Navigation company, will sail from that place tonight with eighty-six tons of freight for lower river points and a large mum Der of passengers. The passenger list is as follows.
 For Eagle-J. J. Hlliard. J. E. Howard.
 For Circle Mrs. Brentlinger
 For Tanana-R. R. Stoddard, II. L. Barnet, R. E. Thayer. r. C. Greyme, H. NJ. Bear, T. J. Hining, c. A. Danibier.
 For Nenana Howard P. Curtis, NJ. E. Bennett, F. C. Moore.
 For Ruby-Mike Buckley, D. Don nell, E. C. Coyle. Mir and Mrs H W. Parmalee. P Ireland. Charle* Dolphin, D. Gallagher, c. Gallagher, Charles Ferry W. II. Freeman.
 For Holy Cross-E. L. Mack, J. Soupe. C. T, Surridge Marshall J. Sindburg,
 For Dikeman-Mrs. W. R Walker and child, Dave Edwards, J. C. VII son. C. Pearson.
 For Iditarod-Mrs. and Mrs. J. Beaton and two children, MT and Mrs A Atuhr, Mir. and Mrs. L. Ostense, Mir. and Mrs. R. J. Long tin, Jack Holmes, Jack Price, Pete Jepson, Tom Aitken, Mir and Mrs. G. Bates, Miss E. Grifiths, Mrs. Ray and child, Mrs. Litness, l. Wier, o. Van Orsdale, F McCum.
 Ct will be noted that the forego- ing list of passengers makes no men ton whatever of passengers for Fair banks It is the first time in his tory, as far as can now be ascer- tained. that the first boat of the season has not left lower Labergc with number of homecoming Fair, banksanS)
The Alaska citizen., 1917-05-21

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 19.- Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, an nounced tonight that he will urge the passage of bill by congress providing that munition and other workers producing articles necessary or the civilian population of the country during the war be exempt d from military conscription.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22

Cotton used to be king but its imperial position has been usurped by the spudaye by the modest vrtuou navy bean
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22
HELP YOURSELF

Do you want the widows and orphans bill to become law? Do you soldiers preference laws passed by the general and by the various sates There is one way which this may be accomplished, Mr. Veteran and only one. Show your strength
 Are you affiliated with the United States Spanish war veterans? If not why not? They making the fight for you and yours Lend them your assistance.
 If you are member of the organization you active or passive? you personally know or more eglbles whom little talk would bring into the fold? Every man counts Don't let them be slackers while you are on the ''firing lne' in their interest.
 The American Standard has been in the forefront of every eneavor that made for the betteen of conditions surround ing those who have followed the flag. It is still leading the fight for the widows and ophans and expects to continue to do SO But we could fight with vim, with vigor and to more successful conclusion if only the veterans them selves displayed a little interest in things concerning their welfare
 an ntimaon that you really in earnest about the things you have asked for will go long way toward obtaining reSnS-EN
The Cordova daily times., 1917-05-22
AND INDIGO BACKGROUND

he greatest right in the world is the right to be.wrong When you apply ugly epthets to who venture to dis agree with popular movements you are digging away the foundations upon which Democracy stands Particularly III times like when the frenzy of carries most of off great need exists for enough opposition to get the unpopular side before the country Tolerance of minority opn ion is the highest token of popular government
 Thus writes Bert Moses in Newspaperdom, and he then wades into Ambassador Gerard for denouncng at banquet the New York Evening Post, the 'Geman Evening Post Gerard undoubtedly bundered He had business saying what he said the excited eXaggeraon of an nfantle guesswor and yet stroke at the freedom of the press The New York Post is deeply patriotic every reader of It knows but that doesn't that it invariably follows the president supey oscuaes the sod congressman pass
 In times of than at any other me grow strong the attempts of the auocrac to diminish the sway o demo eracy congress just the effort to weaken the press of the country by muzzng by narrowing the zone of 11aos6e efor 9 ground-Tacoma News