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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12

-HE personnel of the Japanese
mission TO this country which
E~H Is expected to arrive this month
is in striking contrast to the
0rst mission from Japan to the United
States. which landed in San Francisco
trifie more than fifty-seven years ago
The statesmen who come in the pres
ent mission will come frock coated
with top hats. up-to-date shoes, lug
xage and all the paraphernalia of TWEEN
Meth century progress in the west. They
brill be just cordially received and
ls deliberately entertained by the peo-
pie of America as were those notables
of the first mission. but the glamour
|1f the orient. the novelty of costume
and color will be lacking. and those
|esthetes who regret that Commodore
Perry's opening up of Japan also paved
|the way for the utilitarian dress of
|the. west will feel iwinge of regret.
laborate plans are being made for
|the reception of the coming mission.
|Consul General Ransford Stevens
miller of Seoul, Chosen, and Col. James
A. Irons. stationed at Honolulu. have
been called here to act the missions
hids. and Breckenridge Long. third as
Instant secretary of state. will go to
|the port where it lands to meet the
party.
The japanese mission will be the
|seventh to bring to the United States.
I'm the past three months problems con-
fronting the world and into which this
country has now entered to help the
pollution. because they are problems
which are international and bear upon
the time when the war will cease and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
AUSTRIA TO
BREAK WITH
AMERICA
VIII Recall Envoy
When War lis
Declared

"-rrE HAGUr, srIs----i saat..,----
has practically decided to break re-
iations with America as soon "a the
United States declares war on her
ally. Germany This decision, ii
Tas understood hero th!s afternoon,
had been reached az conference
nt Homburg OF Kaiser william, Fm-
rtror Karl and high Teutonic gen
erals.
Emperor Karl. II was indicated in
these advices. Yielded 10 demands
made by the kaiser for such a step.
II WAS known that the conference
OF the high Teutonic chiefs related
Principally 10 the American sltua-
tion
Another ieport received here this
afternoon from Honburg declared
that the Austrian emperor would
shortly make a definite peace ofer
10 the world in the name OF the Cen.
trail powers
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
BERLIN DENIES
BREAKING PACT
Asserts Treaties With Amer
lea We're Never
Violated

WASHINGTON, April Ger
many, In a communication address
ed to the United States thru the
swiss minister. has challenged the
assertion that the German govern
ment has violated the treaties OF
1855, 1899 and 1928.
American citizens, said tho note,
may freely leave Germany and for
the most part have already done so
:. rhs, communication. dated March
The German government challenges
the assertion that II has violated the
treaties OF i1S5. sse and is2s Amsrl-
many and for the most part have
already done so. the note SAYS.
That departure from the country Is
delayed under certain circumstance
Is 10 be ascribed TO necessary pre-
cautionary measures
Since the provisions OF article IL
OF the treaty OF 1873 and article n
of the eFeaty OF 1929 do not oppose
blockade or obstructions similar 20
blockade the boat warfare does
not contravene them. In turn Ger
many nas to reproAch the United
States with violation OF those
treaties tn that without Justification
on the ground of neutrality ~ pre-
vented the departure on and after
the beginning Of the war OF various
German merchant vesseis contrary
to the treaty of 1873 contrary to
article - or the treaty ot 1872 the
American government in the Appa m
case also contested the right 81 the
prize TO stay IN American ports and
permitted judicial proceedings
against the prize. Until further no.
tice the German government viii ad-
here 10 the maintenance of article ~
OF the treaty 81 i7ea inAHmuch as IL
assumes that the American govern
u1ent holds the same view for the
present. situation a. we'll as for a
possible state of war. IN the same
superstition II will place liberal
eonHtruction upon the article. that e.
10 say. will not prevent money re-
mntances 70 the United states and
also in particular honor imperial
treasury certificates and continue 20
allow Americans 20 depart
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
RECRUITING
HERE SETS
new MARK
TEniistments for the
Day to Reach 60, 1t
Is Expected
PATRIOT WEEPS
WHEN REJECTED
Missing Index Finger
Keeps Veteran From
Service

Recruits for all branches OF the
army and navy continued to come
fast to the recruiting onices Wed
nesday morning, and by noon the
army had recruited IL. the navy
10 and the marine corps eight
There were still many applicants
waiting TO be examined. and II was
estimated by the oficers that be
fore the ofioes closed for the day
the total recruits would reach so,
establishing a record for the pres.
EFT movement
Early in the afternoon there
were nearly score OF men N
the marine corps once at No. %
Monroe-ave., waiting To be ex.
ariIned Several OF these had had
army experience and II was a fore
gone conclusion they would be able
&c pass the examination.
One patriot walked out OF the Of
fee with tears In his eyes when he
was rejected He had served faith.
fully for 10 years In the army. In
an engagement the lndeI finger on
his left hand had been shot on. He
tried 10 hide this from the medical
examiner. but II Was discovered
ard he was denied admission to the
marines. He said he could shoot
as well without the finger and work
A. well. but regulations were regu-
lations. Under the rules, Uncle
Sam. having taken the mans Anger,
could neither restore II nor use him
without Il. The recruiting ofncer
grieved to lose such a man.
Lieut.. w. ". Richardson. OF the
navy. reported that OF the 30 an
pllcants he had on Tuesday he &C.
CCoatirsed ON PaEe rwo).
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
RECOuNTS
CERTAIN IN
; CONTESTS
Latest Check Shows
Mrs. O0stdyk Is
Defeated
-Ul1yoHs,.e1N HOLDS
UNCERTAIN LEAD
Heads Jayne by 200,
With 8 Precincts
Still Missing

The oficial count Of last Monday +
election IL all that is awaited before
there will be at least three petitions
for recounts. according to indica
tions Wednesday.
Unofficial counts varied and chang
ea several times Tuesday, but the
latest check completely upset one
contest. the race between Mrs Car
RE Church OostdYk and DR. j. 3.
Hall. for a four-year term on the
new school board Unth late in the
afternoon. Il was believed that the
woman candidate had been elected
by about $50 votes. The last tabu.
lation Of tie day Nss made in the
Offices OF the election commission,
and II gave Or. Hall 1888 votes and
Mrs. Oostdyk 1923.
The light between Corporation
Counsel Harry j. Dingeman and Ira
w. JayneS for sixth place on the
WAYNE circuit bench is still unde-
cided on the unofnciAl count, tho
Dingemsn appears 10 be holding bis
lead.
The latest count OF the ballots
cast for Corporation Counsel Harry
]. DlnKeman and Ira W jayne In the
race for circuit Judge gives Dinge
man 30,1t3 and jayne 1850, lead
OF 244 for Dtngemau.
The count was completed in the
once OF the county auditors Wed
nesday Afternoon. John " Smith
chief deputy county clerk, who wat
Jayne's campaign manager, and Mr.
Dingeman were present when tho
returns were canvaseed.
The race for recorder seems 10
stand as II was Tuesday noon, with
Charles T. wilkins the victor over
Charles II Jasnowski by 81 votes.
The offlclSl count oegins Thurs
day. Unless some great changes
are found. II Ia certain there will be
recounts In these three contests, tho
no official statement 10 this effect
has IA yet been made.
The city election commission, SIT
ting as Q canvassing board, vii
convene az 10 o'clock THURSDAY
morning and remain in session foI
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
i. s. READY FOR ACTION
Moment SOL0NS VOTE
NATION INTO WORLD WAR
No Men To Be Sent
Abroad For The
Present
NAVY TO GET
BUSY AT ONCE
All Plans Work e d
Out on Three
Year Bass

WASHINGTON. April by the
time congress acts on the war res.
olution" all plans for assembling all
the nations forces Ia strike at the
inipertal government Of GermanH
Stil be ready Cor presentation by the
resident
All plans are onh three-year war
basis.
Army legislation. based on selec-
tive conscripti1n OF the country's
young men as rSIidly as they can be
equipped. oficersd and trained. is
considered probably the most i'm.
rortant.
All men except those exempted
such as married men, mechanical
experts. scientists. etc.-will be ex.
pected 10 come under the colors.
The government will have sorre
designatlon--a button. probably
which will be given 10 those sI
ompted and otherwise serving the
country. but who are not under
training This Ia the same scheme
followed by England TO protect those
not actually In the army from being
dubbed "slackers"
Under the three-yeAT basis plan
81 is the intention OF the government
10 train men In increments OF 500.
600 until there are sufflcient TO beat
Germany.
No men will be sent 10 Europe
immediately probably mono will go
for at least six months The pres
ent regulars believe they Will be the
first expeditionary force. leaving the
newly trained men as q hume guard
until the second increment of 50O.-
600 In trained.
The maximum and minimum age
limits OF men for the first Is expect
ed TO be Is and %.
Pending the raising OF Americas
army this government Is making
preparations to ship unlimited sup
plies 10 the Allies-includIng not
only money. but particularly food
and munitions.
The greatest problem is admitted
ly getting the supplies 10 the En.
iente ports.
Hence the big problem before the
navy. according to navy officers. 10
creating effective means OF combat
Ing the Uboat.
Naval cooperation between the
United States and the Allies has al
ready been planned. but details are
necessarily secret
The national defense council
President wilson's advisory war cab
inet--ls In daily session. methodi.
cally working out details OF mobili
iIlng resources. plans for economil
ing In all these resources. and means
OF Fastening supplies for the army
and navy--And the Allies.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
POINDEXTER
WOULD BAN
GERMAN PRINTS

WASHINGTON. April i.-Dailies
Printed In German would be barred
from the mails By n resolution by
Senator Poindexter prepared today.
While holding that most OF these
rapers would be loyal. he conteuded
that existence OF even one spreading
German propaganda would be harm.
fui.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04

Mrs Minnie Smith. Is years old.
drew A flaming match carelessly
over her pipe took two testing
drauzhts and ssttlcl deeper into a
longing chair at her home. No i7s
Iubolsst. Tuesdsy, for her after.
noon smoke
Watehing the smoke AZ II rTled
urrArds. visps A. nrsL then rib-
bons. Mrs smith became restospeo-
tive. A abe retracsd her life. year
ty year. her puts became faEtsr;
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
ASKS DRY LAW
As WAR MEASURE
Immediate Prohibition De-
manded by Senator
Sheppard

WASHINGTON. April A ma
tional prohibition amendment was
introduced in the senate today as "a
vital war MEASURE and immediate
action demanded by Senator Shep-
pard, Texas.
The bill provides authority for con
gress 10 absolutely prohibit the man
ufacture. sale or transportation OF
intoxicating liquors.
AZ q war provision the senator de-
clared temporary measures by stat
ute are under consideration 70 make
the restriction effective at once
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
LATE NEWS bJLLETlhS

TIE HAGUE. April 4.-The
American sitU ation was the
main topic Of discussion at the
conference AZ Hon burg between
the kaiser, Emperor Karl OF
Austria and Genital Power gen
erals, according TO information
received here today.
LONDON. April A--Germnu
troops sunday bombs rded Mos
aatir with Rsph Hinting shells.
KILLING 30 and Woundinn TO
mostly women and ~hlldrea--an
official Serbian statement de-
elared to-day.
WAsHINGTON. Aprf1 A-The
house today passed the etSs .O0O. 900
sundry ctvn bill after an bour's
dtscusaion. The army bill. whfcA
failed in the senate last aewsion
IVES taken up st once.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
Lost in Reverie as She Smokes,
Aged Woman Sets Her Dress
Afire and Is Fatally Burned

tho dull nre IN he- pipe ESOwed an
the smoke grew denye.
Mrs. Smith took rarttcuIars
long puT A smoleering shred a
tobacco dislodged itself from "a
Pipe and dropped in her lap. In
moment her dress was IN flames.
With great presence OF mind. Nm
Smith rolled about On the Honr O.
ell the blaze was rNtinruished BE-
rot before she had botn ssverek
burned She Was taken 10 rsosivW|
hospital where abe died wednsD1o
nfteruoon- 1
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
FIRE DESTROYS
RARE ANTIQUES
$4,000 Damage Done When
Flames Sweep Shop on
Gratiot-ave.

The Antique Furniture shop. No.
sos Gratiot-avs.. was destroyed by
FIRE wednesday noon The damage
Is estimated at $4,000. Several sets
OF rare furniture we're among the
articles which were DESTROYED.
half dozen clerks were in the
store when the nre was discovered
They escaped without injury
The origin % tho blaze has not
been determined
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
Clement pleads Not Guilty

Robert A. Clement. charged with
larceny from the government plead
ed not guilty "Wednesday when ar
raigned before United States Com
missioner Hurd. HIS hearing was
set for April 8. and bail at $1,000.
Federal warrants were issued Wed
nesday for George A. Morton, No.
Is3 Macomb-st.. who came 10 Detroit
from stratford, Ont. with Florence
Jarrett. and Leo RsjefSkyiSts, who
ia charged with bringing Vera stahl
10 Detroit without being duly admit
ted BY the immigration officers. Both
are charged with having violated the
immigration laws.
= -
PrtnttnE-fhs pain neat kfnd-thst
In FfHkt-T1mes Job DeDt>-Mafn gro.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04

week. At least nve days win be
required for the canyassing OF the
vote cast April 2, and two additional
days will be allowed candidates to
file petitions for recouns.
Ballots cast in the Fourth and
Tenth wards to All aldsrmanIc va
csneies will be the FIRST canvasscd
sc that Charles g. Crane, OF t1r
Fourth. and William j. Brennan. OF
the Tenth. may be sworn IN by the
commission before next Tuesday,
and take thetr seats tn the council.
Tuesday night.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04

- ese4@s =, Ne1& - ~ - A. -
resolution not later than e:ao
this evening"
WASHINGTON. April 4.---Af shs
close Of day of impassioned dsha1s
Senator Robert NJ. LaF,ollette, ot
Wisconsin. today took the noor a
the senate 10 make the supreyne
fight of hls life against the admins,
tration resolution declaring wss
against Germany
There was an air Of expectancy a.
LaFollette rose slowly and started
speaking Senators who had ah
gented themselves quickly returnst
to their seats and the gaIleri0
stirred nerVously
"a hold letter sent 10 me M
Representative Helgesor. Of Nor<1
Dakota, who lies 81 in a hospital Il
this city" LaFolleite began. -Hs
ttnds word that every message ans
telegram sent TO him from on. IL
the country bears a prayer thA
there be no war.
Did the mother OF the boy vh,
rpent many anxious nights durinj
The infancy OF her boy who sacrt
feed herself and slavee during In
fancy N her boy go thru this "a
fend her boy 20 a slaughter house
where he will be butchered. main
cd, blinded. driven insane or dis
membered7 And yet they say ~
will fight for the sake OF human
ity.'
"Is Ghis hunAne' Let the govern
ment conhscate the YES sels we hols
in this port and hold them n pa
for our Losses at sea. mis- talk q
20 many women losing their lives oi
the sea is ridiculous. Let the vc
men stay at home"
All day long the historic ehamhs
had resounded with the orator. q
patriots" and pacihiSts. and thar
were stlH many more waiting an %
rortunity to voice their sentinsnu
Altho the advocates Of war wsr
In the majority. most OF the grouI
characterized by the President q
"wilful men" stuck BY their guns.
Senator Stones attitude was typi
cal Of the Pacihst senators, Deciar
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
Hot Springs Results.

ffrst Race-Sh furlonEs; Perseus.
ss 90. CARROLL, to 3 20 8. 20 Z.
TO s. to s. second Burbank, as
(Jefcott). ls 10 l. : 20 I. TO 2,
third Time ;os. Rio BrsEos. Rob
srt Mantell. Sugar King. Carondolet.
FL sabio. Joe Walsh. Toastuastsr.
Grays FRvorite and aunt Sal also
ran.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
u. S. GUNNER is
LOST WITH AZTEC

NEW YORK, April 4.--one Amer.
icAn gunner IL listed AZ missing In
a partial list of survivors from the
scteamer Aztec received by cable
by the Oriental Navigation company
today. John Epopolueci. bostsvain's
mate. OF Washington. In the only
naval gunner whose name does not
appear on the survivors list
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
TEMPER Of SENATE INDICATES j. S.
ENTRANCE into CONFLICT WITHIN \
"a HOURS; PACIFISTS ARE 0BDURATE
II ACES
Bowie Results

First Race furionKs: Marmont,
10. (J McTaggart) ts1b. t4.30. s1so.
won. Tit for Tat. i0s. CWakor) $3.50,
$40. second; Dorothy Sullivan, il0.
(Mulcahy) $3.50. third. Time, 50 t-b,
Lady Grey, OLD Homestead. B&bbling
BFeeks pa4 Acton ana Cherry sseHe
also ran.
Second Race---Sh furlongs: swift
Fox, ia, (Robinsonl ta9Q. 43Sq, 91.so,
won; Pnstslis. 1o4. f1(c D1yXo4ft)
sr 10, ss.o. .scsr9 q qsns ~
IDS Ae 1T sdssn sd6snSccs - % ssy' se5nx ~. s'
beck, oufn. star Sapphire HIGHWAY
and Kaho also ran. -
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
THE WEATHER

Detroit snd viefnityI "wednesday
right and Thur.dsy eloudy and m
settled. probably with rninI no mark
ed change On nperstureI moderate
essterty wfnds.
Lever Michigan Probably rsin IN
sseth and rain OF snow In aevth per-
tieu "Wednesday ntght and Thurpday
not mach chsnGe On Temperature
fresh easterty wtnds-
T0OAY's TEMPERATURES
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04

Man came hrst" he remarked.
and woman after him. and she's
cen SITTER hun ever since
THAT shows" 'Fo retorted. that
shs know a good hing when she
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04

the past - years. ~ ~ 1885, lowest.
. ~ 1874
0nr yrsr uEu today ffGhsat teRs-
persture. sdI lowest. ast meaa. aat
partly etoudy weather.
The saa sets Wednesday az 2 .. N.
and rises rsursasy st sue q N.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
By PERRY ARNOLD.

NEW YORK, April THE cap
turs OF st. Quentin. one OF the prin-
eipal cities OF the Hindenburg line.
appeared today to be a matter OF
hours. Oficial statements Indicated
the French probably will have the
honor OF FIRST occupying the town.
Judging from fast progress OF the
encircling Franco British forces the
city's evacuation by the Germans is
imminent. Today's French war Of
fee report told of French patrols
penetrating into the southwestern
outskirts" OF the town.
The attack in force from this di-
rection probably will come some
time today or tonight In the mean
time front dispatches indicated the
British were maintaining the pres
sure OF their thrust from the west
and north.
Petrograd reported vigorous Ger
nan attacks on the northeast front.
which were pushed back by counter
thrusts.
LONDON, April 4.-Perfcct co-or.
dination between the French and
British forces smashed the Allied
ring OF steel stIll closer 10 ST.
Quentin today While The British
Tented, as II in continuation Of their
assumption OF the initiative during
the past few days, the French sud
denly drove a great thrust forward
on front OF eight miles south OF
ST Quentin and captured three VII.
lagos and a dominating series OF
heights two miles distant from the
town. Then the British resumed
their steady pounding away st tic
German lines.
II Is race between British and
French forces now 10 see which will
take the city hrst They arc flmcst
equally distant from the town. Tho
British have a scant few hundred
yards advantage. and like Gen. Nj
velle's troops. also hold n dominat.
ing ridge. Both armies were report.
ed in battle front dispatches today
TO be pushing steadily ahead.
Meanwhile the French are tight.
ening their pressure against German
lines south OF LAFere. driving for
ward another wedge toward Anisey.
CHRTsTIANIA, April l.-Sinoe
Jan. 1, 1b5 Norwegian ships. OF q
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
LAFO[LET1E URGES SPEAC|
FOR sake Of MOTHER!
BRITISH AIRMEN TOSCATTER
PRESIDENT WILSON'S SPEECH
BROADCAST OVER GERMANY

LONDON April An view of the extreme improbabity
that the German press will be permitted publish the text of
President Wilson's speech II stated today the Allies
considering plan of distributing
many by aeropanes
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04

On sale daily until April a.. rstVrn
limit May ara. one way fare tses-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
ST. QUENTIN
IS ENTERED
BY FRENCH
Now Have F0OthOld In
City's Outskirts,
Says Paris
ALLIES DRIVING
STEADILY ON
Have Ring of Steel
Around Teuton
Citadel

PARIS April 4.--FrsSeh ga
trols today penetrated Into the
southwsstern outskirts Of the
town ef o.. Quentin, the offieisi
statsnrsnt declared.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
BULGARIA SEEKING To
Make SEPARATE PEACE

GENEVA. Switzerland, April 4.--The Lausanne Gazette
declared this afternoon that negotiations by Bulgaria for
ssparxte peace had been undertaken in Switzerland
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04

PrfnttnK-ths pain neat ktnd-thst
Ia FfEht-Times Job Dept>-Mafn Ns7o.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04
Stone and VardH1un
Deplore Prospect
of Conflict n
McCUMBER WOULD
GIVE GRA0
House Will Act Enrly
Tomorrow on War
:. .a..i Resolution /.

=, WAh6iftoIcod Aprii ~
- ~ tssmsssss Lsw4 - Z
srstis whip. M shS s,ao(
cress xf 4 e'olook that Ne -.
rscts Sssts es ~ - - !. !.
resolution not later than s:ae
this evening""
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-04

CHRBTIANIA, April t.-Sinoe
Jan. /. 1b5 Norwegian ships, Of q
total tonnage OF $4,000. have fallen
victim To the submarine warfare.
With a total loss OF life Of SO Nor
wegiAn citizens. according to ststis-
tics announced here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-07-02
FINE FOREST PICTURE
SHOWN AT LASAIIE.

"Freckles," with Jack Pickford
and Louise Huff is the feature pic
ture at the LaSalle today. The play
was popular in book form and also
on the speaking stage but the
camera has brought the great north
woods TO the screen in a manner that
adds much 10 a delightful story.
The long vistas in the deep forest.
the remarkable settings in the tim
Der country all make a background
that is most interesting. Young
Pickford does the best acting Of his
career as the Irish lad who. though
having but one arm, could put up a
lively scrap when necessary. Miss
Huff is charming and girlish as the
angel OF the big woods. Guy OIL
liver did some remarkable acting as
the thieving lumber-jack and took
some rough falls as part Of his
work. Lillian Leighton is in the
picture. She was once a member
Of the Indiana Stock company.
Tuesday, Fannie Ward in I'm
conquered"