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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
relations With Austria Tense.

The growing tension in regard to
diplomatic relations between Austria
Hungary and the United States is be-
| lieved to have been the principal sub
ject under discussion at the cabinet
meeting, although William Denman.
acting chairman Of the federal ship
ping board, had a conference with the
President just before the cabinet con-
vened, and is presumed to have laid
before the President a report in con-
n necuon with proposals which have been
under discussion to arm American ships
passing through the submarine zones
prescribed by Germany and Austria
Hungary to American commerce
The President is also believed to be
discussing with the cabinet this after
noon the question of whether he shall
go before Congress and lay before that
body some of the various phases of
foreign relations with the central DOW
ers. The decision to call the Senate in
extraordinary session may have an in
f1uence upon whether the President will
go before Congress soon, or later on, If
the Senate is in session in Washington
later on, it may be that he would find
the governments purposes served if he
laid the subject of foreign relations he
fore the Senate. as that body is the
| body of Congress which has most to do
with the foreign relations of the. gov
ernment.
A decision on this point NAV he
reached at the cabinet meeting this
afternoon. or, at least, it is believed
that the way will be cleared for de-
clslon as soon as Ambassador Penfields 9
official dispatches from Vienna on Aus
trie-H -Hungarys attitude toward sub
marine warfare are received.
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lives SNUFFED OUT
ASSH|PS GO DOWN
Several Sailors on John Miles
Missing-Crew of Rosalie
Suffers.
BERLIN REPORTS SINKINGS
BERLIN REPORTS SINKINGS
NEW MARINE DISASTERS.
Ships Reported Sunk.
Within Past "a Hours

Ships. Nationality. Tonnage.
John Miles, British. ...-..... 6s7
Skogland. Swedish. h...-.--..-.5 1854
Teowyn, British .-..........- 132
Invercould, British. LAG
Wathfield, British. o.012
Doravore, Norwegian. $50
Ape, British. .............-.-. Asa
San Michele (bark), Italian. $50
Giovanni P. Sbrig), Italian. los
Adelina, Italian. 52S
Monarch, unidentified.
ENERGY, unidentified.
1881
Total losses since February /:
Ships. 145; tonnage, 32s.o66.
If German submarines reach the
goal set by officials in Berlin they
must sink 33,333 tons Of shipping
each day.
Figures do not include small
! trawiers and fishing craft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
SENATE IS CALLED
|NEXTRA SESSION
President Issues Proclamation
Summoning Members of Up
per House to Meet March 5.
TO TAKE OATH SUNDAY

Speculation concerning two important
features of the Inauguration of President
Wilson was ended today when the Presi-
dent issued a proclamation calling an ex-
ira session OF the Senate for March 5
to consider nominations, and it was an
nounced that the chief executive will
take the oath Of Office In private at the
White House March 4. Whether he will
take the oath again at the public cere-
mony at the Capitol March or merely
make that the occasion for delivering his
inaugural address has not been decided.
1t was reported recently that the Presi-
dent was considering breaking another
precedent by not convening the Senate
for the usual post-inaugural session The
Presidents decision to have the usual
extra session. Il is believed, paves the
way for the customary inaugural cere-
monies in the Senate chamber Of the Vice
President. including the swearing in OF
new senator's.
Course Declared Regular.
The announcement that the President
will be sworn in on March has elifni-
mated the possibility that the President
might not take the oath of office until
Monday. March 5, and that the Secre-
tary of State would fill the presidency
from noon on March until the chle1
executive took his new oath the follow
ing day. A statement that this course
would be entirely regular was made by
Assistant Secretary Adee of the State
Department. expressing the views OF
f0lI
"There is no interregnum between
| the expiration of the term Of one
President and the beginning of the
term of his successor, although there
may be slight interval when the ex-
! ecutive power is suspended
! Precedent is cited showing that
| President Hayes. who was elected for
the term beginning March T.. 1877
which day came on Sunday, similar to
the forthcoming term OF PRESIDENT VIII
| son, was sworn in at 7:05 pm. March g.
| at the White House, by Chief Justice
Waite. and that the oath again was
| taken by President Hayes March .,
after his inaugural address.
| Assistant Secretary Adee also cites
i an opinion by Chief Justice Marshall
| given at the time when a presidential
! term first commenced Sunday, in which
| the Chief Justice and his associates ad-
vocated postponing the oath Til Mon
| day unless some Official duty should
| reouire 1t being taken Sunday"
No Delay in Parade.
Further assurance was given today
| that there would be no long halt in
| the inaugural parade while the Presi-
| dent was having his lunch at the
White House following his return from
the Capitol. Chairman Harper Of the
inaugural committee, who called at the
| White House was told that the Presi-
! dent is anxious in every way possible
! to avoid the long delay in the move
! ment of the parade which has char
| acteriZed other inaugural parades.
| The President has consented to have
! a simple luncheon and get out on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
SENATE IS LIKELY
TOEXTEND PROGRAM
May Discuss U. S. Foreign Re-
lations at the Extra
Session.
CABINET IS MEETING TODAY

President Wilson today calling an ex-
ira session of the Senate, March S, for
confirmation of cabinet officers and
other apppintses, gave rise to specula-
ton as to the possibilities Of action
OF the upper house Of Congress. ,-.....
1t fs suggested' that while the calling
of the Senate in extraordinary session
will give opportunity for confirmation
of off1cels. there viii also be opportun-
ity for the ratification of the treaty
with Colombia, or other action in re-
gard to foreign affairs which might
be advisable.
President Wilson's cabinet mot with
the chief executive this afternoon al
the White House Offices, beginning a,
2:30 o'clock, in what will pra badly turn
out to be the most important gather
ing of that body since the breaking
off of diplomatic relations between
Germany and the United States
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Paper Imports Cut.

In announcing the decision 20 rsst-ie :
the importation OF paper Mr.. Lloyd George
said the government had arrived 1t ~
conclusion that very. substantial re
auction WAS necessary, and that thS
., ,,,o,,ut would be cut to half OF what &
VOW allowed. This would reduce the al
,owance to $4,000 tons.
All essential articles OF food, he con
tin,ed would be on the free list, but Ger
tain articles would be reduced or pro-
hibited The stoppage of importation Of
coffee. tea and cocoa fo- the Lime being
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
Nav Save 100000 Tons.

The premier said it was expected to
save 900, goo tons of shipping yearly on
foodstuffs.
The opinion was expressed by the
premier that food prices were not like
ly to decrease for a long time after the
war, inasmuch as Germany would then
be a heavier purchaser than ever be-
fore. Therefore, it waS-safe to grant
to the farmers a minimum price over
a definite period of time. which was tho
only way to bring about immediate ac-
ton.
The premier also proposed a minimum
wage of 25 shillings weekly for agri-
cultural workers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-23
WEATHER.

Rain and warmer tonight Tomorrow
partly cloudy and much colder.
Temperature for twenty-four hours end
ing pm: Highest. SO. at pm yester-
day; lowest. 80. at al today.
Full report on page H.
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Urges Chance to Vote.

Representative McCrachen of Idaho.
dry" from dry state. argued briefly
that the House be given the opportu-
nifty to vote on the question.
Il C. DinWiddie of the Anti-Saloon
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31
HEAT WAVE SWEEPS
 ENTIRE NATION EAST
 OF ROCKY MOUNTAINS
Concordia, Kan, Registers 106, Highest Temperature Warm Weather Moderat- ing in But Few Districts.
tBy Review Leased wire,.

WASHINGTON. July 30.-The sum mer's most extensive heat wave over shadowed the entire country east of the Rockies today, causing severe sut- fering in the cities. scores of heat prostrations and few deaths. Little relief is promised before late in the week, except for the local areas. No general rains to cool the super-heated atmosphere. were in sight on the weather map tonight.
 Official reports to the weather bu- reau today showed 1O6 degrees at Con cordia, Kans.. 1O4 at Omaha, 100 at AL bany. N. F.. 9S at Chicago and Boston. 96 at Philadelphia and Washington and Baltimore, and temperatures almost as high in many other cities. Only in the northwest the northern lake re- -gions and Main did the heat show signs of moderating.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31
AMERICAS QUICkNESS IN SUPPLYING ALLIES
 PRAISED BY ITALIAN
(By Review Leased wire.)

ROME, July 30.-Guiseppe Canapa, food controller in the Italian cabinet, talking to the Associated Press about aid from the United States to the en- tente allies said The efforts of the American government to help the al lies solve the grave problem Of sup plies are fully known and appreciated in Italy.
 Besides the military aid which America is already giving the entente, he added, "and which will have de- cisive influence of the war, American cooperation in the question of supplies is of essential interest to our country.
 We receive the greater part of our supplies both for the conduct of the war and for living, from the American market" he said, and the promptness of the financial aid given the allies has already relieved us of great difficulties and anxieties. Equally important is the help which America will give us through the proposed legislation en- surfing adequate regular supplies to the allies at reasonable prices. Meas ures already adopted to regulate the cereals market and center them in European ports of the allies with the efforts for an increased yield deserve the highest praise.
 "The control of the merchant marine by the United States government" Senor Canapa declared, will have ex- cellent results in the use of shipping for the transportation of urgently need ed supplies, at the same time prevent ing excessive rates.
 "Our new ally" said the food con troller, prudent and enlightened on every question, with sincere idealism joined to common sense, prompt in ac- tion after mature reflection, perfectly has understood that the long war must soon be won by force of arms but not less so by providing subsistence for the people. Thus the United States government has appreciated from the beginning the vital question of supplies for their European allies and is hasten ing to solve it, undertaking a colossal work to organize new food admins tration unprecedented in the history of the world.
 Italians are deeply grateful to the American people, congress and the government" said Senor Canapa in conclusion, flor what they have done already and for what is to be done in the line of supplies. With their tradi- tional courage and magnificent altru- ism, whereof they have given us proof by coming into the war. we feel sure the Americans will not hesitate to give us the assistance that will insure combined victory
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31
SAYS
 CONCLUSION OF WAR DEPENDS ON FRENCH
British Premier Predicts Rus sia Will Recover and Be- come as Formidable as She Ever Has Been.
(By Review Leased Wire,

LONDON, July 30.-Addressing the press representative in the gallery of the house of commons today, Pre- mier Lloyd-George referred to the buoyancy of the French nation after three years of war and said:
 '1 found during my visit to Paris hat the spirit of the French people vas better than I had ever known it. There was a sense of Encouragement at the collapse of the Russian armies, but in spite of all the French were as resolute as ever.
 Tt depends very largely upon the French whether we shall get through to the end in spite of our Russian troubles. The Russians are an incal- culable quantity; they fought when we least expected them and they hung back at times when it seemed they ought to go on. My last information IS that Russia will recover and be- come as formidable as she ever has
 cen"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31
STURDY MEN OF NORTHWEST BRAVE DEATH THAT RAILWAY LINES MAY
 FOLLOW MEN ON FIGHTING FRONTS

danger from bombardment by the Ger man heavies or from bombs dropped by a stray German aeroplane. In fact, so close to the actual fighting front are these lines that most of the real ly advanced work has to be done uE- der cover of darkness.
 Following up the British advance the railway men find bridges blown away, roads obliterated and occasion al traps left by the enemy. Heavily armored locomotives haul up the ma terial. The right of way ahead is cleared, the huge craters made by Ger man explosives filled, fresh bridges thrown across the gap and in an in- credibly short time there is a new route ready to hand over to the railway oper- ating department.
 To lay a mile day of this broad gauge railway is not an uncommon feat. "Our best sustained record" said the colonel in charge of one gang, "is 4 3-4 miles in five days. We have just finished one stretch of line. We had flrse to build bridge l4O feet long. That was started on Friday and finish ed on Tuesday. Then we had to clear the road beyond, which was filtered with German ties, torn rails and other material. We started at on Tuesday and had finished laying the line by Wednesday midnight. We had soc men clearing the road and 150 working on the stool actually laying the rails.
 'Twenty-two miles of light railway were put in the new territory at the Ancre river fight"
 These railway men do not even use cement in building the foundations for their bridges. Strong timber flung across is the only support. No wait ing for cement parapets here" said the colonel. We build the line as they build a pioneer line in the west"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31
COAL COMPANY WILL NOT RECOGNIZE UNION
 TO AVERT BIG STRIKE
Colorado Fuel and Iron Presi- dent Declares Walk-out Is Uncalled For and Little Short of Reasonable.
fRx Review Leased Wire ]

DENVER, July 30.-Placards, bear ing an account of the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company's negotiations with the representatives of the United Mine Workers of America relative to the strike which that organization has mo- tified the state industrial commission would be called about August 1. were posted today in all camps of the com pany.
 The poster. which Is signed by Pres ident J. F. Welborn of the company. says in part:
 "The Colorado Fuel & Iron Com pany will continue to operate under the industrial representation plan and agreement, which it believes have been satisfactory to a large majority of its employees, in spite of the present hostility of union officials and organ izers, who have had free access to our camps. The officers stand ready at any time to adjust grievances by the methods prescribed in this plan. which provides for final appeal in ev- cry case to the state industrial com mission.
 "The company is earnestly striving to protect and improve the interests of it's employees. Its loyalty to them cannot be questioned and it naturally expects equal loyalty on the part of the employees toward the company and the mutual interests of both company and employees, as outlined in the in dustrial representation plan. In view of the present emergency agreed to this unusual conference for the adjust ment of grievances but shall expect that hereafter all grievances will be taken up through the regular channels provided in the Industrial representa- tion plan.
 'If the United Mine Workers Of America insist on calling a strike, it will be on the sole issue of union rec ognition which will not be granted Such action would be in direct def ance of all rights of unorganized labor and I confidently believe that the larger portion of our employees would refuse to leave their work.
 :"As have already stated to the Col orado Industrial Commission, unless contrary to my belief there are no serious grievances as to either wages or working or living condition which the company officials have refused to fairly adjust. it will certainly be little short of treason to attempt to partic- ipate a strike amonb coal miners at this critical time in the history of our country"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31
GARLAND CITY MOB
 LYNcHES MURDER SUSPECT

GARLAND CITY, Ark, July 30.- Andrew Avery, negro, was lynched on the main street here tonight. It was charged that he had assaulted and robbed William Woods, a contractor.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31
(By Review Leased wire.)

BEHIND THE BRITISH LINES IN FRANCE, July 30.-Americans and Canadians from the northwestern part of the American continent-men who have played an important part in the railway building out around the Rock ies, are to be found among the men in khaki, laying rails right up to the fighting front along the British lines in France. Here and there is a man who has worked on the New Haven or the Boston & Maine railroads, but the vast majority came from the great western part of the United States and Canada.
 There is one whole battalion from the Canadian Pacific railroad now at work on the British front It was or ganized by Lord Shaugnessy. In charge of this and other battalions is a briga- dier general, a widely known contract Or from British Columbia, whose motto is, See everything, hear everything but keep your mouth shut
 It is the popular impression that only AAShlss nal AON 7SudSc idiiNdgo dAc run up close to the battlefront But this is soon removed by visit tofthe front where one is surprised to see broad gauge railway, miles and miles of it, running right up to the big guns. This broad-gauge railway is. laid close on the heels of the German retreat. Be side it can be seen much of the Ger man narrow gauge railway, which was picked up in sections by the Brit ish engineers and thrown to one side to make room for the broader gauge line.
 =. engiaee-s n.sSe ;hc.- s.--~-- ance within a few hours of fresh British advance. The men have to wear steel helmets and keep their gas masks handy, so close are they to
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31
PROVISION FOR
 FOOD BOARD IS
 FINALLY KILLED
President Wilson's Interven- ton Causes Conferees to Break Deadlock on Admin istration Control Bill.

WASHINGTON, July 30.-Yielding to the urgent request of President VII son, senate and house conferees on the food bill today eliminated the plovis- ion for a food board of three members instead of single administrator and consented to make one effort to agree regarding the section creating a war expenditure committee of congress.
 Before today's meeting the president conferred at the White House with Representative Lever, heading the house members, and Senator Chamber lain, the administration senate spok esman, and earnestly insisted upon one-man food control and elimination of the clause creating the expenditures committee. Within an hour after re converting the senate conferees yield ed on the food administration section, adopting the original house proposal that the president appoint an lndlv l. ual administrator not subject to SC l. ate confirmation.
 The agreement was reached by a DdIC Ol OnO. uC lOuoC NNAl ferees, Republicans and Democrats alike, stood sohdly fo- one-man food control and are united on striking out the congressional war supervising committee.
 The presidents intervention, the conferees declared, was largely nstru- mental in breaking thei- deadlock on the food administration dispute. His course was criticized by some mem bers and some sharp tilts in conference were reported. Senator Gore said to- night that the conferees had been de nied full and free conference"
 Success of the food administration, President Wilson told the conferee's leaders, largely depends upon its man. agement by one man. He said larg- CT board would seriously interfere" with successful conduct of the war. There were persistent but unconfirmed reports that the president felt reten- tion of either three-member board or the congressional committee would be sufficient cause for a veto. Senator Chamberlain declared positively that the president gave no intimation to that effect during the conference.
 Reception by the senate of tine pro vision for an individual food admins tration is uncertain, although Demo- cratic leaders expect the conference report to be accepted.
 Some of the senate conferees be- lieve, however, that the senate is so overwhelmingly for the war expendit- ures committee that report elimin- ating it might be rejected. They told the house conferees today that a pri- vate senate poll indicated insistence upon the provision.
 In yielding on the food admiinstra- tion section the senate conferees se- cured adoption of a new section pro viding for board of three members, one of whom would be the president of an agricultural college, to fix wheat prices based upon the standard pre- scribed by congress for next years crop of not less than s2 per bushel for No. 1 spring northern.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31

And lots of singers would never get hearing if they were not members of a volunteer church choir.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31
FORMER PRESIDENT OF CALIFORNIA STANDARD
 OIL co. TAKES LIFE
(Ry Review Leased Wirel

OAKLAND, July 30.-D. c. Scofield, former president of the Standard Oil company of California. and more re- gently chairman of the board of direc- tors, shot and killed himself at his nome here today. Despondsncy due to grief for the death of his wife five years ago is believed to have been re- sponsible. He was "A years old. Sco- field was one of the three remaining operators who laid the foundation of the great Standard Oil company at Oil Creek, Pa, many years ago, with John D. Rockefeller. He retired from ac- tive business year ago.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31
GERMANY IS READY FOR PEACE, STATES
 BERLIN TAGEBLATT
CBy Review Leased wire.)

BERLIN, Sunday. July 29.-(via London. .)-In its review of the third year of the world war, the Tageblatt points out that the army of Germany and her allies have conquered more than half a million square kilometers of entente territory and asserts that the military strength of the central powers instead of decreasing has in creased while that of France has wis. ibly diminished. The newspapers says the German government has announce ed its readiness for peace and ex- presses the hope that common sense and a sincere desire for the cessation of hostilities will assert themselves nthe ranks Of Germany's adversar- ies.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31
WOMEN EMPLOYED AS
 LABORERs AT CHICAGO
(By Review Leased Wire.l ]

CHICAGO. July Employment of -everal hundred women as laborers ny ;he Ryan Car plant, South Chicago, began as an experiment several weeks ago. has proved so successful that a number of other large manufacturers gre considering the advisability of sdopting the plan. The women range in age from IS to 45 years. receive 30 cents an hour and work eight hours a day.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31
PLEA FOR HOME RULE
 IN IRELAND IS MADE
CBv Review Leased Wire,

WASHINGTON. July BOA plea for Irish self-government was made in the house by Representative Mclaughlin of Pennsylvania, who has a resolution pending for recognition of the Irish nation. Independence would inure to the benefit of both Ireland and Eng land, he declared, releasing a large number of British troops for war serv- ice.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-07-31
Exemption Board
 Change Is Made
(By Review Leased Wire.l )

WASHINGTON. July S0.-The fol lowing substitute for exemption boards members previously appointed were announced by Provost Marshal General Crowder tonight:
 Arizona.-Dr. W. w. Whittemore, Tucson, for Dr. John E. Bacon.