Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-06-01
nonartment Justice Orders That Agents Enforce
 Laws Strictly.
ESSENTIALS ARE
 GIVEN EMPHASIS
purpau of Public Information Urges Press of Country Daily to Stress Importance of Registration
 By Every Eligible Man.

Washington, May 31.-While the 1egal machinery is operating to stamp out agitation against the draft. inc war department took up another nhase today, dealing with the status of Americans in foreign countries.
 Secretary Baker called upon Br' .- Gen. Crowder, judge advocate gener al and provost marshal general, fo- an opinicn as to the effect of the new law or Americans of military age re- siding abroad. Department officidis generally have presumed that the privileges of citizenship would carry with them the duty of military ser- vice. not affected by foreign residence but no formal ruling will be made until the opinion of General Crowder has been received.
 gree, the specific terms of the extra dition treaties between the United States and other countries. Many Americans of military age abroad have been eager to enroll. Registra- ton cards have been sent every American embassy, legation and con- sullate and diplomatic and consular officials have been authorized to act as registration agents.
 Meantime, the department of jus tice is proceeding on the theory that the departure of any citizens is an evasion of the law It was revealed today that steps already have been I taken to prevent such departure and that such attempts will be met by vigorous measures.
 Department officials also made it clear that they will back up to the full extent the efforts of local off cials in various communities, to put a quick end to agitation against the draft. Arrests made during the day throughout the country are in accordance with instructions from Washington directing agents to take prompt steps against any one seek ing to influence eligibles to refuse to register.
 Through the committee on public information General Crowder appeal ed to the press tonight to give prom lnent place daily to the outline of the essential facts in regard to the registration process. The statem 5nt from the committee follows:
 Who must register.-all male po.'- sons, citizens or aliens, born between the 9th day of June. 1886, and the fifth day of June, 1896, both inclu s.ve, except members of any duly or- eanized military or naval force sub- !ect to be called, ordered or drafteG into the military or naval service tf :!e United States. including all of 1cers and enlisted men of the regr- .sr army, regular army officers. cf- Tcers' reserve corps, enlisted men $ reserve corps. national guard and Istlonal guard reserve, recognized ny me military bureau, navy, marine corps, coast guard, naval militia and naval reserve forces, marine corps hserve, and national naval volun- flent.
 When-On Tuesday. June 5, 191 :, Detween a. m. and 9 p. m.
 Wherein your home precinct. !, How-Go in person on June ,, U .n' registration place of your homo rfetlnct. If you expect to be abse"t '' 'm home June 5, go to the clerk of .Ge county where you happen to he, a'u follow his instructions; if silk, ssho competent friend. First depa- ''ze him to prepare your card. penalty for not registering-L:a .'.ly to a years imprisonment, then eh;OrCed raoistration