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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
War Board Asks
Rigid Censorship
On Military News
Bill Drafted to Forbid Publica-
ton of All Facts on
Defence Measures

Washington. April 1.-THE toi-
lotctng teyt OF drastic censorship
bill has been prepared by the joint
army and Macy Board, and, II is be-
liercd, administration officials fa-
cor it..
Whenever in his judgment the de-
fence of the country requires such ac-
ton, the President may issue a proc
lsmation prohibiting the publication of
all news referring 70 the armed forces
of the government or the means and
measures that may be contemplated for
defence of the country, except when
such publication shall have been duly
authorized, and he may issue such reg
ulations as may be necessary 70 render
such prohibition effective.
Section .. That after the President
shall have issued such proclamation as
is authorized by Section of this act
It shall be unlawful for any person
within the jurisdiction of the United
States to publish or cause or procure to
be published. or TO assist in the pub
LEGATION of any information, facts, ru-
mors or news prohibited by the terms
of the proclamation or regulations Is
sued under this act. except when such
publication shall have been duly au-
thorized under such regulations, and
any person who so offends may be pun
ished BY fine of not more than $4,000
or by term of imprisonment of not
more than three years, or both.
Section 3. That when in the judg.
mcnt of the President the defence OF
the country no longer requires prohibit
ton of publication he shall issue a
proclamation revoking any proclama-
ton issued under Section ! of this act;
thereupon tho pains and penalties au-
thorized by this act, except for viola
tions of regulations committed prior
TO such revocation, shall cease.
Note In this draft details of means for
ctcctirf enforcement are purDosey 0nhted.
~ then should he the subject Of regulations
authorized and could thus b. changed Whcp-
crcr condiiiors rdrrd"t change
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
ABOUT 800 NEW
SPRING SUITS

800 Spring suits such as a
gentleman might order of his
tailor. have just come in. and
will be in the crystal cabinets
this morning, priced $3.50.
They are full-lined with silk
and have silk sleeve Innings.
They are fine worsteds and
cheviots from two of Amer
ica's best wooden mills. The
models are ours, designed for
men who like youthful lines,
and for men Of conservative
taste. Made in a Wanamaker
shop by one OF our ablest man
ufacturing tailors.
We shall be gratihed if men
who wish a suit like one of
these for Easter will honor US
with an early call, so that we
may be sure of fitting and de
livery in time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
Justifies Ruthlessness

Mr.. Kitchin said he was no; sure
that the United States, put in the
same situation that Germany now IS IN
with respect to its European enemies
might not resort to the same violations
of neutrality that Germany has been
guilty Of.
Are we quite sure" he asked, IF we
were i'm war with Germany and Japan,
with our ships helpless, with our com
merce swept of the seas, with our food
scarce. with our arms and ammunition
for our soldiers denied Us, that We
would rot. IN our last struggle, strike
at our enemy with the only weapon We
could. even though it be a violation OF
neutrality"
"ln this case no invasion is threat
ened. No foot OF our territory is in
danger No vital right is contested.
The acts Of Germany are not directed
at as directly We are asked to make
common cause with Great Britain and
France, to support cause right or
wrong. Every feeling of humanity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
MIGHTY GOOD
SHIRTS

Japan has sent us 600 mems
shirts, made according to our
specifications in Japanes e
fancy crepes-a few plain
tones. These, together with
500 shirts OF English crepe,
made here; 900 shirts of fine
end-to-end madras, and 1900
shirts with silk bosoms and
cuffs and bodies of white mer-
cerized cotton-3,OOO shirts in
all, at Sl.85. The quantity. of
crepe shirts is limited. Men
who like the different and UNI
common should see them be-
fore they go.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
= had prevented the adoption Of this
proposed section.
Kitchln S Bolt Surs
White House to Action

The debate Is really the story
of Claude Kitchin. of North Caro-
lima.
Early yesterday morning Admins
traGon leaders thought there would
not be more than a dozen votes in
Inc House against the declaration
Of war ON Germany. They were
r.cht then. but-they reckoned with
out Kitchin.
Suddenly the news spread that
Kitchin was going to speak and vote
against the resolution. In his little
Office Mr.. Kitchin conferred for
hours with startled leader after
leader. Every possible influence was
brought to bear The telephone
wires hummcd between his Office and
that Of Cabinet members, and it was
SAID that the President himself had
called him up.
kitchin wavered, but finally he
desidcd 20 take his stand against the
Administration for which he is the
leader in the House, and by that de
cision ne increased the number Of
votes against the resolution from
less than a dozen to what appeared
al midnight to he about seventy-fve.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06

fed by Secretary Edward Robins OF the
university that at the end Of the cur
rent year mis- services would not 30
continued by the university.
DR.. Patten declared to-day that the
first word he received of the university
authorities intention to drop him was
contained in Secretary Roblns's letter
which he received on Monday, the day
following the night he was scheduled 70
act as chairman of a meeting called by
the Emergency Peace Federation at the
South Broad Street Theatre, and when
was called off by order Of the police
authorities, and two days after he hsd
presided at another peace meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
Three Are Named
Members of u. S.
Economy Board
A. w. Shaw, E. F. Gay and
w. D. Simmons to Help
Cut Commercial Waste

Washington. April "a. ". shaw.
Of Chicago; Edwin +. Gay. of Harvard
University. and Wallace d. Simmons,
of s.. Louis, were to-day named mem
bers Of the Commercial Economy Board,
Just formed by the Council OF National
Defence to mobilize the commercial IN
terests Of the country for effective and
economical distribution of commodities.
The other members Of the board will
soon be named. Or. Hollis Godfrey,
president of tho DreXel Institute. a
member of the Advisory Commission Of
the Council OF National Defence, will
also serve on the board. Mr.. Shaw will
be its chairman.
The publicity representative of the
Council of National Defence says:
The councils purpose in appointing
the board is to deal forehandedly with
problems of war time distribution. 1t
believes that by beginning i'm time a
great deal can be accomplished through
the voluntary cooperation of business
men in adopting more efficient meth
DDS and cutting down waste.
Will Pool Experience
"Thc board Will invite the heads Of
concerns in mercantile lines TO pool
their experience. It will study the
methods of the more efficient and dis
seminate information about them all
down the line to the least efficient.
The members of the board believe that
patriotism. rs well a enlightened sell.
interest. viii prompt business men all
over the country to cooperate in the
work, and that great national saving
should result.
Special attention will be given by
the board to the methods which Wilt
enable commercial houses to release
employees the government may need
without dislocating business.
The new board proposes to gathci
the best experience Of American and
foreign business in this respect and
make il available for all American
business. so that recruiting for mill
tary and civil service may go on with
the least possible obstruction from ana
damage to business.
Will Receive No Paw
"Thc members OF the board will
work without pay. and at least one OF
them will spend all his time in Wash
,ngton. where Offices and staff will be
maintained.
Mr.. shaw is president Of the 4. ".
Shaw Company, publishers Of System,
vice-president of the Shawn aiker
Company. manufacturers, and a dl-
rector OF the Chicago Savings Bank
aud Trust Company. Mr.. Simmons is
director of the Third National Bank
of st Louis and chairman Of the
Chambers Committee on Banking aud
Currency. Professor Gay organized
and has for eight years headed the
Harvard graduate school Of business
Administrations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
BRITTEN. ILLINOIS

REPRESENTATIVE Brtten. Of limos
Republican. declared that 20 per cent
o. the Democratic members were really
n,rsonally not in favor Of the war am
nat 90 pcr cent Of the people OF inc
country were against 1t. -,
Brjtten read an amendment provid-
inc that no part Of the military forces
o. the United States should be ordered
10 do land duty in Europe until so d.
rocted by Congress. This aroused aP,-
nlause from small number on bo'h
sides. b,,
Interest in the debate waned ana D!
f:30 O'Clock less than seventy-nNe
members were on the floor. TIE DIP
lomatic and executive galleries were
empty and there were many unoccupleu
eats i'm the public gallery.
While Representative Borland' OF
Missouri. was speaking. Representative
Flood interrupted to announce to the
House the sinking without warning OF
rne unarmcd American ship MIS-,
sourian. probably with the loss OF
American lives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
GARDNER. MASSACHUSETTS,

RcDrcsCntative Gardner. Republlcan.
of Massachusetts,. said the United
States is not going TO war for 200 muir
dered Americans. but for the rights Of
man.
"The South ana the North said he.
did not settle their differences like
money changers on the corner of the
street. They settled 1T as men always
settle their differences. Now, the de
mocracies Of the world are struggling
to their feet, and the knell Of autoc-
lacy has been sounded. Too long have
We suffered other nations TO bear our
burden in this war for liberty. Now
we must descend from the seat Of ease
into the blood and dust"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
CANNON. ILLINOIS

Former Speaker Cannon. supporting
the resolution. said this was no time
for partisan discussion. that the Unit
ed States is not ready for war now,
but must prepare at once.
Remarking that he had heard 1t sug,
gcstcd that the President be lmpeached
Tor arming American ships, Mr.. Cannon
said: I'VE would not make much head
way there" He defended the loyalty
Of American citizens OF German birth.
Amid enthusiastic applause the former
Speaker announced his intention OF
voting for war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
LONDON. NEW lORk

Representative London the Ne"
York Socialist. vigorously opposed the
resolution. lie said the Presidents
rlan for CONSUMPTION. while President
Mckinley in the war with Spain cal led
only for volunteers, showed that the
President realizes the people are
against the war with Germany. He
.aid tina, war is indefcnsble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
FLOOD, VIRGINIA

WAR IS being made upon our couH-
try and its people" Representative
Flood said in opening. "Thc time for
argument has passed; the time fo-
heroic action is here. We should take
our stand By the side Of the Allied
nations, which have been fighting hu-
manitys battles for two and onc-half
years. determined that our power shall
be so employed that complete victory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
Germany's Act Deliberate

"There is a difference between "a de
liberate affront and an incidental in
jury. We have had incidental injuries
from both England and Germany. A
deliberate affrOnt long ago would have
brought a declaration of war Now we
are required to say that a deliberate
affront has been made by Germany. and
there is nothing left for us to do but
follow the recommendation of our
Chief Executive and engage in war and
maintain our rights and our ciyiliZa-
ton"
At . o'clock general debate closed
and discussion under the fve-minute
rule began. Chairman Floods sugges-
ton that all debate close at ll:45
o'clock brought storm of noes"
Some members expressed desire to
reach a vote before midnight, because
Of Good Friday.
I'VE car stay here until sun-up If
necessary Speaker Clark assured
members who feared they would no,
have an opportunity to speak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
SHERWOOD. OHIO

Representative Sherwood, OF ONO
said he was opposed 10 the resolution
IN the form which permits sendIni
troops abroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
KITCHIN. NORTH CAROLINA

Mr.. Kitchin began his unexpected on
slaught soon after 3 o'clock. After say
ing that he would not criticise those
who would vote for the war resolution
he declared that he would vote his con-
victions regardless Of consequences.
81 know ny vote will be criticised
from one end of the country 10 the
other" he said. II cannot leave to my
children land and riches, nor fame, but
! can leave to them name that, re-
gsrdless of consequences. l never hest
tated to vote my convictions.
lie spoke slowly and with great EN-
phasis. His voice showed the effects OF
the strain under which he labored.
"Prayerfully impressed with the
eravities of the situation and apprecl-
ating the penalties that war Will I'm,
pose" said he. my conscience ana
Judgment have shown the path OF my
duty and ! must tread IT if / tread IT
barefooted and alone. ! have prayed
for guidance. ! have reached the con-
clus on that ! must vote against this
resolution
ne pdcllSl group VIM wv N"; 90
were ready to vote for the resolution,
checred up noticeably over kitchin 5
attitude. Representative Hensley, or
Missouri. announced that he now would
vote against the resolution. Other
wavering pacitists, he said, would JOIN
with him.
A broad smile possessed the face OF
Senator La Toilette, who sat in the
rear of the chamber. He opposed the
resolution in the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
Pacihsts Gain Moral
Courage from Bolter

When he took the floor he was
greeted by a perfect storm of APP
plause from pacifstS and pro-Ger-
mans who. the Administration lead
ers thought, had been shamed into
silence. Encouraged by Kitchin's
stand, this group of weakened
pacifsts, who until then had decided
not to face the country-and, far
more important, their districts in
the next election-with what might
be considered an anti-American and
unpatriotic stand, suddenly gained
courage, and said to themselves:
If Kitchin can stand it, we can
Members Of the House who had
given correspondents Of their little
home town papers interviews saying
that the time had come TO abandon
peace and stand by their country,
hurriedly sought out those CORE
spondents and told them they had
concluded, after careful considera-
ton, that they were right in the first
place, and would now vote against
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06

combines 10 keep rs out of war.
when Congttss mas pa sed such a
RESOLUTION a. is now pending, then and
thcn only will u he the duty Of the ma
.on 10 make the voice Of the govern
mcut It's voice Until then cach per
son should have the inherent right to
voice and vote his conviction.
Mr. kt,hin referred 10 the butIsh
closing OF the North Sea and said no
lives were lost then. as Americans
STAYED out OF that zone.
we did not 90 TO war over thar. VIC
know that the acts Of Germany arc no'
q .rcd al Us. but are aimed at GRIPPING
her enemy. Arc We Gurc sure tnat in'
real reason for war SIS the dcs'ructo"
Of American lives rather than dosiruc-
tor Of American property
We dill not wage war on AcNlco.
We were willing to forcgo our rights
with Great Tritaln and with MeN''o
rather than plunge into war while tine
whole world w;s D" confagIaN
approved that course then and now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
MANN. ILLINOIS

Shortly before 9 O'Clock Representa-
tive Mann. the Republican leader, took
the floor TO support the resolution. He
praised the courage of those opposing
but said that there was nothing for
Congress to do but stand by the Presi-
dent.
"For two and one-half years have
done all in my power, by voice and by
vote. to keep this country out OF the
European war" he said. 81 have be-
lieved il was to the advantage not only
of our people and our country, but to
the advantage of civilization and hu-
mainly that we should keep out Of the
war at this time. But, after all, 1t was
not because | was afraid Of war.
The American people may prefer
peace. but they are not guilty OF COW
ardice; it is not because we are afraid
to fight.
Now the situation is changed. The
Pres ident Of the United States, who has
the responsibility of dealing with for
eign countries and who is the Spokes-
man OF the people with the nations Of
the world. has asked us to declare war,
and we have a resolution to that effect
before us on which we must vote. We
must vote 10 decide on war or vote
down the resolution.
what position would we be in if VIC
should vote down the recommendation
of the President. and what would be
the effect on the rest of the world and
on our own self-respect?
"The only thing left for US to do is
70 stand by the President elected BY
the people We cannot say TO the world
that our only goal is gold, that our only
desire is wealth We must when the
question is presented to Us. declare we
Will maintain the rights of Americans
abroad, as well as at home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06

hall crown their efforts ana 'hdII
Prussian militarism shall he crusheu
and tho world shall be delivered lro,'
tho threat and danger of the Hohcnzol
Tern dynasty. ~,
First expressions Of the opposition
20 tbc resolution came from Represen-
t,tiycs Coopcr and stafford, Of WIS.
con.in. and Representative Brlttcn, OF
Illinois. while Mr. Flood was recount
ir- German violations Of American
rights which have lcd up TO the war
resolution. a..
wouldn't the English mines IN inc
North Sea destroy American lives
Representative Cooper asked.
"To date England never has SUNK
.ono of our ships or destroyed an Amer
lean life" Mr.. Flood said
Iopd applausc greeted the reply.
COOPER. WISCONSIN
REPRESENTATIVE Cooper launched into
a defence Of pacliistS generaliy anu
himself particularly; Ia
81 nave been called a paciilat he
said 81 voted for all OF these pre-.
paredness bills. This campaign 81
SANDER has no regard for the truth.
Cooper also dclcHu'u MS WV
NcLcmorc resolution.
81 was right then he SAID and SO
were the l4i other members who Vo'ed
for il II should have passed. 'anaua
does not permit its women to traVeI Oh
armed ships. and neither should we
Every paciist in the country knows
AN, not a pacifst in the sense IN when
dat word is used. Does IT mean pc
cause do not want TO go to war WIN
II nation 1000 miles away, because Eng
land and Germany have violated our
rights. that am not an American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
Connecticut May
Guarantee rices
To Increase Crops

Hartford. Conn. April Less to-
bacco and more potatoes ana grain WI
he grown in Connecticut during the
coming summer. Already carefully con-
ceived and systcmatized plans have been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
FITZGERALD, NEW YORK

Representative Fitzgerald. Democrat,
New York. said he would vote for the
resolution, and was willing to pledge
all the resources Of the country to
bring the conflict 10 successful ter
mination.
at ia the imperative duty OF the
United States" he said amid great APP
plause. "to cooperate Ith every other
nation in the common warfare against
the common enemy Of the civilized
world 1t means sacrifice, heart rem
derings, bloodshed, overwhelming bur
dens Of taxation for the American peo-
pie, but there are some things worse
than hardship, toll and burdens, ana
there is nothing worse than the condi
ton Of a people who have lost tneIr
snlf.resnect"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
Pacihst Professor
Dropped by y. Of P.
DR.. Patten Got Notice After
Peace Meetings

By Telegraph 10 Tie Tribune
Philadelphia. April 5.-Dr. Simon y.
Patten. professor of economies OF the
Wharton School Of Finance of the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania, has been noti-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
HELM. ALABAMA

REPRESENTATIVE Hcfn. of Alabama,
Democrat. bitterly criticised Repre-
sentative Kitchin. declaring 1t was huc
initiating to the Democrats, and that II
he himself had made such "A speech. he
would have followed n up by res lgning
from Congress. Some Kisses came from
the Democratic side. and Mr.. Helm
sand they were from those who were for
the Kaiser
Representative Burnett, OF Alabama.
IN the course Of speech against the
resolutions challenged Helm TO circu-
late a petition in the House TO secure
support for his declaration that kltchln
should resign. He also asked his col
league 10 prove himself consistent by
cnlisting as private in the army.
Interchangcs between the two Ala
bamians were made to the accompani-
mcnt OF shouts Of applause from both
sides of the chamber and the galleries.
Hcfin. unable TO get recognition, m
sisted ON replying. shouting that ne
would resign and fight for his country.
Burnett continued his heckling despite
the roars Of the members and the
pounding of the gavel of Representative
Fitzgerald, until the sergeant at arms
produced the mace, symbol Of the au-
thorIty Of the House, and compelled
him to .ake his seat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-06
Flood Fails to Check Debate

Just before midnight Chairman
Flood. whose patience apparently had
been exhausted, made the point Of or
der that debate had been exhausted on
the parliamentary motion to strike out
the last word Of the resolution on
which the speeches were being made re-
and precipitatcd rough and tumble
debate with the minority leader, Mr..
Mann.
MIR. Fitzgerald. of New York, who was
i'm the chair. and Mr. Mann were de-
sirous Of permitting the debate to pro-
Ceed at any length.
This is an outrage" shouted Flood.
waving both arms There are a great
number Of men here who want to vote
before midnight because tomorrow is
Good Friday. We have been debating
here fourteen hours. There seems TO
be very good reason actuating those
who are seeking to drag this out II
is q shame, Mr.. Chairman"
what if we have debated fourteen
hours >" retorted Mann. I'VE can stay
here till S O'Clock. Let's debate forty
hours, If necessary. But we are going
into wal We will need much more pa
thence than we are now showing. Let
every man have Il chance 10 be heard.
The debate proceeded.
The Washington times., 1917-06-29
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-30
BUSINESS FAVOR.

"The manager did that singer 9
great favor when he gave him rec
concentration as to his singing"
should say so. 1t amounted to
indorsing his notes"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-30
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