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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
ARMED SHIPS IN PORT.
Finland and St. Paul Reported Safe.
ly Through Danger Zone

NEW YORK. April 4-word was r.-
ceived here today of the arrival of tbs
American steamships Finland and G.
Paul at English ports. Both ships ,es,
an American port March "a. They were
armed.
In addition to cargo and mail, the ST
Paul carried sixty-one passengers.
among them -FOUR Americans. The Fin
land carried no passengers She bad on
board $4,000 tons Of cargo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
GERMANY TO PROTEST
WAR STAND OF THE U. S.

LONDON, April Am Exchange
telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam
.avs It is reported there from Berlin
that the German government contem-
mates sending to all neutrals protest
arainst the expected American declara-
ton that a state of war with Germany
IT ia hoped in Germany, the dispatch
savs. that the protest will influence
south American republics, as It will
denounce President Wilson's policy as
publics of Central and South America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
CAN'T BECOME j. s.
CITIZENS IN WAR
Subjects of Enemy of This
Country Unable to Get Papers
During HostiIities.

The Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia will have no authority to
grant American citizenship to any alien
residing in Washington once this coun-
try has declared war on that aliens
country.
According to the Revised Statutes of
the United States. section 2171. no
alien who is a native or citizen of a
country with which the United States
Is at war can be admitted to citizen
ship. This applies throughout the ma
ton.
Declaration of war at once makes
aliens resident here enemy aliens.
according to the statutes under Which
the bureau of naturalization, Depart
ment of Labor, administers the law,
with the cooperation of the courts.
The law limits naturalization to
friendly aliens"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
BRITAIN DELAYS ACTION
ON Mr.. WILSON'S SPEECH

BY the ASsOrlated Frfss.
LONDON, April 4, 4:15 pm.-Andrew
Bonar Law, member of the British war
council and government spokesman in
the house of commons. today stated in
the lower house of parliament that un-
til President Wilson's speech had been
discussed by the United States Con-
gress the British government was sat
isfied il would not be right to take Of
fetal notice of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
House Passes Army Bill.

The army appropriation bill for 1917.
carrying s240 900. was passed by the
House today in less than half an hour
in exactly the same form as it passed
the House at the last session of Con-
GreSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
Nationwide Dry Bill Presented.

Senator Sheppard's proposed amend
ment to the Constitution to forbid in
the United States the manufacture, or
sale of alcoholic liquors for beverage
purposes was introduced today in the
Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
MESSAGES BY WIRE
CHEERP PRESIDENT
kilograms Numbering Thou
sands Congratulate Him on
Stand Against Germany.
ALL PLEDGE HIM SUPPORT

Many thousands of kilograms are
reaching the White House congratu-
lating President Wilson upon the stand
/ he has taken against the German gov
ernment. and assuring him OF the sup
port of the country in the coming war.
Secretary Tumulty today characterized
tically 100 per cent
Before President Wilson made public
| his stand in his address to Congress
Monday night about 500 kilograms a
day were reaching the White House
| for and against war and for and against
universal military training. Many of
| these plainly showed by their identical
language that they We're what is known
as propaganda telegrams' in other
words. they We're inspired by organi-
cations for and against the policies
mentioned.
Since the President delivered his ad-
| dress, however, the kilograms from
pacifistS have stopped, and now, 1t was
said at the White House. several thou
sand messages a day are arriving in
support of the national palicies as out
| lined by the President and in criticism
| of individuals in public life who have
been or are known to be opposed TO
| President Wilson's stand
| The latest kilograms are individual
and characteristic of personal views as
shown by their wording. One of the
most Interesting features of these mes
sages is that many OF them are COM
! ing from men who have hitherto not
supported the President A complete
reversal of opinion is shown
Col. Harvey Emphatic.
| Col. George Harvey has sent the fol-
| lowing message:
| "A great message of patriotism, evil
deneing masterful leadership, based
upon mutual faith of the President in
his country and of the country in its
| President. ! was confident as one
| could be. but even so | was not pre-
pared for so splendid realization
| For the nation ii is glorious: for patri-
OTIS. inspiring; for the President, noble"
| This message was addressed to Sec
! retary Tumulty.
| Savings Added to War Fund.
eight years old. of st. Michaers School
| Penn Yam, y. Y, have sent the Presi-
dent a letter of couragement and in
closed $3.50 in stamps, their savings,
with which. they said, they desired to
assist in the prosecution of the war
| with Germany.
| White House attaches were greatly
disappointed yesterday afternoon be-
cause Col. Roosevelt. who left his card
at the White House while passing
| through the city on his way from Flor
| ida to New York, could not wait to see
, the President, who had just entered the
cabinet meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
Deficiency Bill Passes House.

The general deficiency appropriation
bill. one of the four big supply meas
ures which failed of enactment at the
last Congress, was passed by the House
yesterday. under suspension Of the rules.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
War Cannot Be Avoided.

The advocates of peace now would
place upon this nation the shame of a
still greater submission. They would
endure still greater affronts and suffer
still greater submission"
Reciting the warnings given to Ger
many against ruthless submarine war
fare. Senator Swanson asked if they
were mere empty boasts and bluff or
the solemn voice of a resolute people.
NO" he answered. Congress will
not By cowardly action declare that
automatically we roar and then. when
rebuffed. strike with the gentle hand
of woman" He recited the sinking
I of various American vessels and Ger
manys barred-zone decree as tyranny
| and arrogance"
. I'VE have almost forgotten the
wrongs of the past in the outrages OF
! the present" he continued, asserting
, that unless American rights are upheld
| "Old Glory will be sunk to low depths
| of shame and humiliation"
! What else can Germany do to wage
war against u.s." he demanded. ARMED
neutrality would now be a cowardly
makeshift. We cannot avoid war
When the war-made autocracy that
CONTINUED on Fifth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
Ends Policy of Isolation.

president Wilson must realize that
the results of his action will be far
greater for the United States than for
us. 1t means the end of the Monroe
doctrine. 1t means the end of the
policy of avoiding entangling alliances,
which since the days of Washington
has been an article of faith 1t is a
change from provincialism to world
citizenship, involving participation in
European affairs. The proclamation of
the policy of imperialism, which here
tofore has been fought hardest by the
democrats. is now complete. The effect
on internal affairs of the United States
cannot be avoided.
But we shall not appraise too light
" the consequence for US of the entry
Of America into the ranks Of our enc
mics. The possibilities of injury to US
by the sending of an expedition to the
western front or by cooperating with
the so far insufficient British fleet may
be restricted, but any accession of
strength to our enemies is undesirable,
no matter how small.
Fears Wealth Of United States.
Nor do we forget that union with
1Oo. OOO, 900 persons is the richest nation
in the world Nor must we overlook the
moral effect on France and Russia"
Most of the other newspapers thus far
have made no comment. printing the
news dispatches regarding President
Wilson's speech with question marks
and saying that the dispatches have
come by way of London and have not
been confirmed.
1t is declared here that there would
be no change in the German attitude.
even if Congress adopted President
Wilson's views. Germany will not de-
clare war nor take any steps to wage
war against the United States.
The submarine war will be continued
as it has been conducted since February
l, but this, declare the officials. is not
directed more against the United States
than any other neutral.
1t also is declared that there will be
no change in the treatment of Ameri-
can citizens in Germany. who now have
the same freedom as all other neutrals
But Germany expects that the United
States will continue the same treatment
of Germans in that country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
Democrats and Republicans Unite in Pledging
Support to the President in Vigorous
Prosecution of Conflict.
Speakers Urge That Party Lines Be Ignored in
Time of National Perl---House Scheduled
to Vote On Resolution Tomorrow.

The resolution debated in the Senate today WITH
both sides and that the oppos
ton would confined very few 1t the plan to pass
before adjourning.
the House. however, as had
been planned be taken o'clock morning
under arrangement remain in session until it is passed
ACCEPTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE.
by the House foreign at
and favoraby reported
passage members of the committee voting against
it. They Representative Shakford democrat OF missouri
and Representative Cooper republican, of Wisconsin
After debate the administration resolution IN the Senate
had proceeded hours democratic leaders the belief
would reached evening" and that unusually
long speech La Toilette would action beyond
that time
Many republican who desired speak, but who favored
the resolution agreed do order hasten its adoption
There Others however who will speak Senator La Fol
lette is expected to take about two hours.
In Senate patriotic speeches of support for the President and
determination the with all made by demo-
and republicans with pledges nonparan consideration for
all war questions.
Senator Hitchcock charge resolution for the President
place Srator Stone who would declared that
much he wished and worked avoid
against the resolution
= PLEDGES REPUBLICAN SUPPORT
Senator Lodge ranking republican of the foreign relations
mte pedgng the support of the republicans
called the all German ships American
replace those destroyed by submarines and
terms called the government conduct half war;
Senator Vadaman democrat of Mississippi the first
he would against the resolution and
by Senator Stone who announced his opposition pledged
support to he war when it is begun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
Germany's Pledge Withdrawn.

American neutrality. the senator said.
had first been shocked by the invasion
of Belgium; then the sinking of the
Lusitania almost caused war. He said,
however. he did not consider that Ger
many had violated any pledges she
gave after the sinking of the Lustanja.
because she had expressly reserved the
right to revoke that pledge
During Senator Hitchcock's speech Sem
ator La Toilette was absent most of the
time, comforting with Senator Gronna and
others who are expected to oppose the
resolution.
Senator Hitchcock said he had hoped
armed neutrality would avert war
unfortunately, the opposition Of the
hlibuster against that bill resulted in
word going out to the world that the Off
cial branches of the government were al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
THINKS WAR ENDS
MONROE DOCTRINE
One German View of President
Wilson's Address to
Congress.
NOT WANTED AS A FOE

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Tuesday, April 3. via Lon
don, April 4.-"President Wilson's mes
sage is not surprising" says the Tage-
blatt. but do the people Of the United
States have the same view? That is
hard to say.
German policy now pays the penalty
for failure to conclude a Bryan treaty
with the United States. such as Great
Britain and other great powers made.
If such an agreement existed the
United States would be compelled to
submit even the most important ques-
tions to a commission for investigation
before breaking off relations. Such an
investigation would take at least a
year. 1t is not impossible that Presi-
dent Wilson would have availed himself
of such way out of a serious Situa-
ton"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
Attack Is Frustrated.

East of the road from Coucy-le- Cha
teau to scissors our artillery fire dis
persed gatherings of troops which had
been noted, while in the Champagne,
south of Ripont, the annihilating effect
of our fire frustrated an attack which
was in preparation.
"In air engagements the enemy lost
four airplanes, of which two were shot
down by First Lieut. Baron Won RIGHT
hofen."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
May File First Papers,"

Enemy aliens residing in the United
States may still file first papers" de-
claring their intentions to become citi-
zens of the United States once war is
declared, but If they happen to be
aliens of the country or countries with
hich the United States is at war the
courts have no authority to grant a
hearing of the petition, which may be
asked for two years after the taking
out of the first papers"
All declarations of intention to be
naturalized in the District of Colum bia
are made before John r. Young, clerk
of the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia. at the Emery building
st and L streets northwest The hours
for such applications are from 10 am.
to pm. each week day, excepting Sat
urday
No witnesses are required to decla :
rations of intention. but the applicant
must be an actual resident OF the Dis
trict of Columbia. Unless application
for final papers is made within seven
years after declaration, it becomes
void. and a new declaration of inten-
ton must be made.
Requirements of Applicants.
Applicants for final papers must have
resided five years in the United States,
two of which must have elapsed since
declaration of intention. and the one
wear Immediately prior to application
must have been spent in the District OF
Columbia. On petition for final papers
each applicant must have two wit
nesses who are citizens of the United
States and know the applicant to have
lived in the country five years.
All petitions for final papers, with names
of applicant and witnesses. are posted for
ninety days in corridors of the courthouse
At the expiration of this time applican,
and witnesses are summoned into couri
to submit to examination.
One of the justices inquiries into the
knowledge of American institutions and
government possessed by the applicant
and witnesses are requested to state
the nature of their acquaintance with
the applicant and to testify to his
moral character.
If the applicant meets the test to the
satisfaction of the court. he takes the
oath of allegiance and renounces his
former country in the presence of the
court
Court hearings for final papers are
held on the first Monday of each month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
Present Time for Action.

Present Time for Action.
In brief opening statement Senator
Hitchcock. In charge of the resolution.
said the present was a time for "ac-
ton. not discussion.
The time for discussion has passed.,
he said. THE President has already
stated more clearly, effectively. more
conclusively the reasons which make
this grave step necessary. The resolu
tion provides for war against the i'm
perial German government 1t is
framed on the lines of other war reso-
lutions. II places responsibility for the
war squarely upon the shoulders of the
German government, charged with re-
peated acts of war against the United
States 1t is also. unquestionably
declaration of war.
II am impressed with the sclemnity of
the occasion Some may be filed with
JOY at the prospect of war. To me it is
depressing and dreadful. The enormous
cost which the people must pay. the great
increase in the cost of living. the enormous
burden of taxes the people must bear. and
the still greater heritage Of death, staggar
my mind. The awful sacrifice of lives
that must follow siclkens my heart. l am
sure many other senators feel as | do"
No Selfish Purposes.
we want more territory said
Senator Hitchcock. We will demand no
indemnity. We have no historic grudse
to settle nor racial antipathy. In this re-
spect We differ from the other countries
already involved in this awful struggle.
There is pan-Slavism against pan-Ger-
manism. Italy wants back the Trentino:
France her lost provinces; Great Britain
has German commerce and German col
onies almost in her grasp; Russia wants
Consta ntinople. and Germany, beside her
place in the sun. wants TO dominate Eu-
rope.
I'VE. of all nations, will spend our
treasure and our blood and sacrifice our
lives without the thought of possibility
of gain. We are going 10 war to vndi-
cate our honor and independence a
great nation and in defense of humanity.
Such quarrel as We have with Germany is
not of our choosing. 1t was forced upon
US and We did much TO avoid it. For
nearly three years the President. Con-
gress and the American people have
hoped to avoid 1t. But one desperate act
by the imperial German government has
followed another. ! do not mean TO say
Germany has desired war with u.s. ! do
not believe that. But the imperial Ger
man government has been desperate and
has taken desperate chances"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04

loggerheads." he said THE result has
been that our rights have been more i'm
sells have been sunk lives of American
citizens have been lost. Armed neutrality
has passed as an expedient against war.
i have been bitterly opposed to war ]
nave used my influence to that end. Even
when knew the people were calling for
war and a majority of Congress over
Whelmingly was for it / sought out the
President and begged him to remain
longer, II possible. under the policy OF
armed neutrality as an eXpedient for
peace. But the President had informa-
tion in his possession which made it i'm
possible
Decision Made for War.
THE country is ready and Congress is
ready. While the vote has not been re-
corded, the decision has been made. Ii
is war. .....
Il cannot vote against war" Senator
Hitchcock concluded. without doing a
vain and foolish thing. 1t would only
serve to weaken my country in the face
of the enemy and the world when wal
is inevitable. / am ready now to take
my place with those who will back uI
the President for the honor and pro-
lection of the nation"
Senator Hitchcock spoke only abou,
/ twenty minutes and was followed By
Senator Swanson of Virginia. who sal
the German government has repeated.
ly and grossly violated its treaty obi.
cations to us and wantonly broken sol
emn assurances"
The issue is not peace or war" Sen.
ator Swanson continued. War has al.
ready been declared upon us. The Issue
is whether we shall accept war or alb.
ject and cowardly submission"
Reciting the sinking of American
ships. German plots and outrages IN
TINS country. Senator Swanson said the
zimmerman plot to incite Mexico
against this country "rea ches the low.
est depths of national turpitude"
I'VE have long suspected a disposi
tion by Germany to dispute the Monroe
doctrine. Now is the time to teach
this mischief making German govern.
ment that our territorial sovereignty
cannot be made a subject of war bar.
gaining"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
WEATHER.

Fair tonight. Tomorrow overcast
with probably showers; moderate tenn
perature-
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending . pm: Highest. 80. at pm to-
day: lowest. 35. at a today.
Full report on page :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
Series of Powerfully Organized
Points on Eight-MiIe Front
Are Taken.
FIERCE FIGHT RACES
SOUTH OF THE AILETTE
Laffaux Is Penetrated, Every Yard
Being Contested Bitterly by Ger
mans-British Also Advance.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS. April 4-French patrols last
night reached the southwestern outskirts
of st. Quentin. the war office announces.
Fighting continued south Of the Aiette.
The French made further gains east and
west of the Somme.
A series of powerfully organized points
of support held by large German forces
and about eight miles in extent, were cap
tured yesterday by the French to the
south of st. Quentin.
The statement of today follows:
East and west of the Somme our troops
continued to make progress over the
whole front attacked by us yesterday.
Beyond Dallon French accommodating par
ties pushed forward as far as the south
western outskirts of St Quentin. North
east of Castres our troops reached a line
south of Gruges. On our right the viii
lage of Mont-Sur-Oise was captured
Everywhere the enemy was subjected to
a violent artillery fire, especially in the
region of ESSiPny
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-04
Laffaux Penetrated.

South of the Ailette the fighting was
continued on the outskirts of Laffaux
and in the village, which we penetrated
in spite of violent resistance of the
enemy over every yard of ground. South
of Vauveny German counter attacks
were broken up by our fire. which in
flicted heavy losses on our opponents.
I'VE easily repulsed two attacks on
small posts northeast of Prosnes and
east of Auberive. There is nothing to
report from the remainder of the front"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-06-23
LIKE AMERICAN APPLE
Brazil and Argentina Buy Fruit
From United States.
Increase In Trade Began Before War
But Cutting Off of Competition
Has Also Helped Business.

Brazil and Argentina together now
take $4,000 barrels of American apples
and 65,000 boxes of American pears
each year, and the trade IS growing
steadily, says a report on South Amer
lean markets for fresh fruits just is
sued by Uncle Sans bureau of for
eign and domestic commerce. Trade
in other fruits is less important, but
since the war started American prod
ucts have had the market to them
selves so far as outside competition is
concerned and have made a very good
impression.
In both Brazil and Argentina the
American apple is supreme in the high
class trade, as it is in all parts of the
world, and its sale is limited only by
the number of people who are able to
pay the rather high prices asked for
it. The American pear is especially
well liked in Brazil and sells well,
also, in Argentina. The Brazil ap-
pies and pears appeal to consumers
in much the same manner that trop-
ical fruits appeal to Americans, but
in Argentina, where the climate in the
main closely resembles that of the
United States, American fruits of this
description sell for two entirely diff
ferent reasons, first because they come
during the off season for the native
and New Zealand fruit, and second
because of their unquestioned quality.
Walter Fischer, author of the bu-
reau's report, states that practically
all of this trade dates from 1910, the
greatest increase occurring in 1914,
so that the war had nothing to do
with its early growth. Since the war
started shipments from Europe have
been largely cut off, and purchases
from the United States have increased
accordingly. Competition with the
cheaper and lower-grade european
fruit will become as keen as ever prob
ably when the war is over, but the
American shipper need have little fear
for his fancy apple and pear trade, it
is declared.
The west coast of South America is
not so good a market for foreign
fresh fruits as Brazil and Argentina,
but the author states that more busi-
ness can be obtained if careful atten-
ton is given the subject.