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The Washington herald., 1917-03-27

Five hundred German-born Americans
members of German singing societies
will head a great patriotic parade down
Pennsylvania avenue Saturday after
noon to the loyalty rally at the Capitol
steps. according to present plans.
The Washington Saengerbund. the
Germania Maennerchor, and other Ger
man singing societies will be offered o
prominent place in the line of march and
members have intimated that they Will
turn out in full strength and show their
loyalty to the United States. They may
even give choral selections between the
speeches at the Capitol steps.
The day will see Washington in an
outburst Of patriotic feeling such as 1t
has never witnessed-an outourst that
will let the entire world know that the
people of the United States stand
shoulder to shoulder with their Presi-
dent in this crisis.
Everybody Invited.
Every society in the District-civic, pa
triotic, and the State societies-is invited
to march in the parade, by the Daughters
OF the American Revolution, who are
sponsors for the celebration. The details
and ARRANGEMENTS are being made by
The Washington Herald. with the help OF
the other Washington newspapers. WILL
lam F. GUIDE will serve as general chair
man Of a committee of prominent Wash
ington citizens who will supervise the
celebration.
Flags will start flying all over Wash
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
F|NANC|ER LOANS
U. S. 100000
J. P. Morgan Advances Sum,
Without Interest, to
Supply Army.
(By the International New. serx,ee.,

(by the International News Service. \
New York. March 81. p. Morgan and
Company. by timely loan Of 81 .ooo, ,oon
without interest, to satisfy the claims OF
government creditors. has prevented the
business Of supplying the needs of the
army from coming to a standstill, II was
learned tonight.
Edward d. Page, chairman Of the New
York committee named by the Chamber
OF Commerce of the United States to CO.
operate with Col. J. NJ. Carson, 1r., depot
auartermaster OF the War Department,
In the purchase of supplies, told how tn.
supplying Of the army had been delayed,
owing to the failure Of Congress to pass
the army appropriation and urgency
deficiency bills.
Payment for supplies was stoned
March 6. Mr.. Page said. One contractor
had $250.O00 coming to him, but the gov
ernment had no funds Another business
man to whom the government already
owed $4,000 wrote across the face Of q
requisition for flour sent him by Col
Carson:
I'VE will do no more business with
the government until it pays its bills"
Threatened with Ruin.
Some contractors were threatened
with ruin, 1t was said. being unable to
raise money on government vouchers.
which are not legal security for loans
In this emergency Mr.. Page sought
William H. Porter. one of the Morgan
partners
Porter" he said, 'T have come to
borrow 100000 without interest for
an indefinite term upon security that
is largely no good"
Mr.. Porter took Mr.. Page to Mr..
Morgan's office.
II think We ought to advance this
money" said Mr.. Morgan. TT Is not,
strictly speaking, a business transac-
tion; we will charge no interest on It,
and II there is any loss. I will assume
1t myself"
And the fnancier turned to his at
torney and ordered that papers be
drawn up. placing s1.0o0.ooo at the dis
posal of the army contractors. Colonel
Carson signed the vouchers and got
the money. This was all done In 20
minutes.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
rs VESSELS SUNK PLAN A REPUBLICI
Additional List of U-Boat Vic
TINS Announced by Berlin.

By the International News serviee.)
Berlin Cvia sayvitle wireless). March o.
in addition to shipping losses already
published in March, German submarines
during the last few days have sunk %
steamships. Il sailing vessels and 81 traw-
Iers, the Overseas News Agency announo-
ed today These seventy-six vessels had
a total gross tonnage OF $1,000.
1t Is announced also that on March
a British biplane was shot down by q
U-boat in the English Channel.
The United States steamers Illinois and
City Of Memphis were contained in the
list.
CThe American ship vigilancia was not
included in the list of U-boat victims, but
1t mentions an unidentified tanker which
Is probably the Vigilancia.)
The Overseas enomerates the sunk
ships as follows:
"British-Armed steamers Brika, 3.A9
tons; Denpark, 1880 tons; the pa
troll ship Granton, the herring trawler
c. n. "a, drawn by a tug; steamers Gly-
nymel, 1884 tons: Memnon, 3,2o3 tons;
hospital ship Asturias, 120o2 tons; sailing
ship Sir Joseph and the the following
trawlers: Robert, Rivind, Jessamine.
GrdIlab Lent Llhy, nydClHlHS NdSc, III
ternoZ, Nelly, Ena, Kestrel. Reindeer,
Forget-Me-Not. Try and Arrance.
'French-Bark, Bully; schooners, Ho-
marne, Eugene Albert, Anais and Made
line Davousl; sailing ships, Adieu and
Marie Louise, from Fecamp, France;
Marie Louise (St. PauD, and American;
pilot schooners Martha Yvonne and Cor
douan, and the trawlers Petit Jean,
Henry Louis, Dieu de Garde, Nozal,
Eupolla, Louis XIV, Pentileu, Acide
Maria, Juliette, Camille Emile, l. H.
q, $50, L r. Q,329(, Madeline. FeLcite,
Madonna and Entente Cordiale.
"Italian-Steamer Meduse (about 1000
tons).
"Norwe egian-Steamers Solferino, LIS
CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
governors LAUD PLAN
OF UNIVERSAL SERVICE
National Guard Also Praised by Mai.
Gen. Wood.

(By the International News Service.) }
New York. March 2e.-1mmediate inau-
guration of a system of universal mill
tary training in the United States was
Endorsed here tonight at a dinner at the
University Club at which the leaders of
the preparedness movement were gather
ed. The diners included many eminent
men who are in New York for the OPEN
ing tomorrow of the National Defense
Convention under auspices Of the Ma
tional Guard Association of the United
States.
Gov. Whitman and Maj. Gen. Leonard
Wood, u. S. A, were the chief speakers.
Gov. Whitman on behalf of absent
State executives expressed the apprecia-
ton he said they had spoken of to him
for the manner In which the people of
the nation had rallied behind the move
ment for an adequate national defense.
MAJ. Gen. Wood praised the National
Guard and said the State troops would
be welcomed into the Federal service.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
RUSH NAVY PLANS
FOR WAR FOOTING
Speeding Up Orders Issued for
Ship Construction and Pre-
paredness for Hostilities.

The nations war machinery. operat-
ing at topnotch speed. last night rush
ed ahead all plans to put in maximum
fighting trim the United States first
line of defense at sea. and all of the
Industrial factors that enter into the
speeding-up process OF ship construc-
tton were brought into play, to hasten
the navy's preparation for inevitable
conflict.
To greatly strengthen the naval arm
Of the country. plans were completed
to add a large number of additional
submarine chasers. The Navy Depart
ment arranged to. open bids for these
craft tomorrow. The exact number
contemplated by these latest orders
was not divulged. Secretary of the
Navy Daniels, however, very plainly
stated that IL is his, purpose to buy
as many Of this type OF vessels as Il
will be possible for the shipyards 70
construct. Rapidly in building them
for immediate use will be insisted upon
and to meet the governments needs
such yards will soon be working on q
24-hour schedule, with largely aug
mented forces of skilled artisans.
Thousands of small motor boats and
other private craft will be given to the
nation by their patriotic owners, fully
equipped for war uses. The Navy De-
partment let II be known that con-
tracts for engines and other accesso-
ries for such vessels already had been
awarded to supply emergency needs
These fleets OF small craft will be OF
CONTINUED ON PAGE ELEVEN.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
STOP CAR RIOT
Police Called Following Ejec.
ton of Negro Passenger.

Motorman Daniel Courtney and Con-
ductor John Hines. employees of the
Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany. were snatched from the hands OF
an infuriated mob at midnight by a
scouting party under Inspector Grant
from a mob of 200 mixed whites and
blacks. Crys Of Tets beat 'em up were
common when Detective sergeants Weed
on. Burlingame. Kelley and Hewlett ar
rived. and when they took hand they
were jeered-
They amt coppers. They have no
right to arrest any one Beat them up
too" shouted members Of the crowd.
1t was necessary for the officers to mix
in the melee before they were able to
rest ue the strike breakers
The trouble, which occurred at the
corner Of Four-and-a-Half and X streets
southwest. started when Henry Peyton,
colored, 36. Of 1908 Delaware avenue
southwest, said to have been under the
influence of liquor stepped into the
fender of the car in charge of Courtney
and Hines. The negro was thrown to
the ground, and sustained slight
scratches to the right ear and the right
side Of his face.
The carmen jumped OF their car to see
how badly the negro was injured and a
crowd collected. Then the threats Of
violence started.
The quartet Of detectives who were
scouting along the lines of the railway
noticed that several cars were blocked
along the street. They instructed their
chauffeur to move faster and In q
moment were at the scene. =
When the officers arrived two negroes
were holding Peyton on the ground await
ing the arrival OF the ambulance, and
surrounded by a crowd, momentarily
growing larger and more boisterous and
threatening. The officers leaped to the
ground and went to take charge Of the
injured negro. A scuffle followed
The Emergency Hospital Ambulance
arrived in time to prevent serious trouble.
A physician at the hospital said Peyton
was not seriously hurt.
The sleuths dispersed the mob and saw
the street cars safely on their way. Will
Ham Coates, colored, 3, was placed under
arrest, charged with being disorderly.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
TEUTONS ATTACK
ON EAST 'FRONT.';
LOCKED IN WEST
Hndenburg Swings German
Might Against Russian
Lines Before Riga.
DRIVE AT RUSSIA'S HEART
French Fighting for St. Cobain. Be-
lieved Key to Famous
Defenses.

(By he International News Service.)
London. March 8.-Hindenburg struck
on the eastern 'front.' today what are gen
orally interpreted as the initial blows in
q drive against the heart Of Russia
Contrary to expectations, these first at
tac<s did not come on the Riga front.
but on the sector between Dvinsk and
Pinsk, with the important strategic rail-
way intersection, Minsk, as the evident
objective.
Petrograd officially reports the repulse
Of both attacks. The first was launched
in the region OF Postavy. some flfty-six
miles south Of Dvinsk. It Is at Postavy
that the northern end of the eastern Ger
man line extends furthest into the Rus
sian territory.
The second attack, evidently a mere
'feeler." was made at Baranovitchy
whence a railway runs directly to Ainsk.
From that city the rail extends IN q
straight line northeastward to Moscow.
40 miles away.
The advance was made by two German
companies in white overalls, which shows
that winter weather still prevails in the
east.
Meanwhile, evidences accumulate that
the Teutons are collecting vast stores of
ammunition and materiel and concen-
trating great forces Of reserves on the
front facing Riga Some military critics
believe Hindenburg's. plan Is to strike
simultaneously against Petrograd and
Moscow.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
TWO SAILORS SHOT
TRYING To ESCAPE
lnterned Germans Dash for Liberty.
Crews of Raiders Taken South.

tBy the International News SeryIee-)
Philadelphia, March 26.-Two mem
bers of the crew of the interned Ger
man commerce raider PrinZ Eitel Fried
rich were shot early today by marines
guarding the ship, when a dozen or
more men on the raider tried to make
their escape from the Philadelphia
Navy Yard.
The break for liberty was arranged
by the Germans TO avoid being trans
ported to United States forts in
Georgia. Soon after midnight several
ship toward the shore. An alarm was
sounded and the marines began a fusil-
lade of shots and at the sound OF the
shots mounted policemen stationed on
the shore started to head on the es-
Gaping men.
1t is said that none OF the men got
away
The War Department will receive its
first consignment OF interned aliens
some time today, when the Kaiser's
bluejackets from the sea raiders, Kron-
prinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Fried
rich, arrive at Forts Mcpherson and
Oglethorpe. Ga.
Seven hundred strong. the sailors
were removed from their ships at
Philadelphia Navy Yard and entrained
for the South at the League Island
sidings of the Pennsylvania Railroad
in Philadelphia. They passed through
yesterday afternoon under
heavy guard.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
PAVE war way
FOR PRESIDENT
Leaders in Congress Arrange
for Smooth Capitol Sailing
as Preparedness Speeds.

The drive for man power to back up
President Wilson in his struggle with
Germany got under way in deadly earnest
yesterday. Under the direction Of the
President. extraordinary efforts to fill
the ranks OF the army. navy and marine
corps were started in every direction.
Determined to be ready to act, i'm
mediately and aggressively as soon as
Congress makes the nations attitude
clear the administration last night had
taken steps to increase the strength of
the war-making branches of the service.
approximately 5000 men of the Ma
tional Guard were under orders last night
to enter the Federal service for the pro-
lection Of vital points within the ma
tion. War Department orders yesterday
added some twenty-five units to the
militia called out for home guard
duty yesterday
president Wilson by an executive or
der increased the authorized enlisted
strength of the Marine Corps to 1900
men, and the Navy Department at once
began a campaign to enlist the added
increment. The corps now has 1881
men and 5ss officers.
Want More Sailors.
Naval recruiting was ordered prose
cuted with renewed vigor following the
action OF the President in increasing the
authorized enlisted strength to 1000 men.
Secretary OF the Navy Daniels declared
indications were that the naval enlist
ments would come flooding in at once.
Last night department commanders
throughout the country began the task
Of assigning the army Of militia called
TO the Federal service and issued the fol-
lowing statement:
"It Is requested that no details of 10
cality be carried in the press In regard to
further distribution OF these troops un-
less given out by the department.
1t is expected that yesterdays call for
militia will be followed by the calling
out OF further militia details for similar
the country may be sure Of adequate pro-
lection.
Pave Way at Capitol.
With military preparations moving un-
der pressure the administration yester-
day began making plans for the war ses-
sion of Congress that will convene next
Monday. The President will lay before
the legislators a record OF the German
aggressions since the last session Of Con-
gress adjourned. His recommendations
to the representatives OF the people will
not be completed in detail. however. until
just before he addresses Congress Every
event OF the next week will be watched
with close scrutiny. and the final decision
as to the exact form OF action which
Congress will be asked to take will not
be reached until the record is complete
Congressional leaders yesterday con-
ferred with Secretary OF State Lansing
as to the possible legislative program.
Chairman Flood. OF the House Foreign
Affairs Committee, and other members
Of the committee talked over with the
Secretary the need for legislation to deal
with espionage. and to establish censor
ship.
The Representatives also discussed the
probable form Of the war resolution to
be proposed, in order that the legislative
way may be made clear for immediate
action. when the Congress is organized
and ready for business
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
SOLDIERS GUARD CITY
AS PRESIDENT RUSHES
WAR PREPARATIONS
President Unnoticed
In Crowd of Scribes

President Wilson lost himself in
crowd Of newspapermen yester-
day at the Eavy Department and
for few minutes he was Just "one
OF the boys"
The President hurried over 10 the
Navy Department to confer with
Secretary Daniels, but the navy
chief was holding his afternoon
seance with the reporterA
The President walked into the
office. saw what was going on, and
seated himself unnoticed in q back
corner. while the reporters quiz
zed his lieutenant. He watched
the proceedings with a smile for
several minutes, until one OF the
newspapermen noticed the quiet
hgure in the corner. and the re-
porters cut their cross examIna-
ton short
The President laughed heartily at
the hurried exodus.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
Chicago Women Storm
City Hall for Food

Chicago. March 8.-Several hundred
women, many of them carrying babies or
leading children by the hand. stormed the
city hall today with a demand for an
immediate reduction in the price OF food.
The women, residents of the tenement
district. jammed their way through the
halls TO the room where a council sub
committee was discussing the proposed
amendment to the cities and villages act,
which would permit Chicago to operate
municipal coal yards. meat and vegetable
markets to sell groceries.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
TELLS HOW TO LIVE LONG.

Don't hurry.
There are centuries ahead OF you.
II you want to enjoy life for a hun
dred and fifteen or twenty years
Be calm.
Go to church every Sunday.
Eat lightly.
Develop regular habits.
Mrs. Abigail Morrill,, OF West New
bury. who has just observed the one
hundred and eighth anniversary OF he=
birth. says these are the rules for .
happg, Old ASA
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
PRINCETON AIDS q 8

. Newport, Rhode Island, March %,-
Twenty students Of Princeton University
enlisted today at the naval station here
and were enrolled In the Naval Coast De-
tense Reserve.
Capt. Hogg. Of the university football
team. and six other members of the
team enlisted. Several Brown University
students also were enrolled. The recruits
Will put on naval uniforms tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
YALE AVIATORS LEAVE
FOR TRAINING CAMP
Birdmen Are Rewarded for Volunteer
Coast Patrol Service.

New York, March Sit was announced
today that % fiiers Of the Aerial Coast
Patrol, all Yale men. would leave soon
acting under orders from the Navy De-
partment for an aviation training camp.
The practice period win cover six weeka
An OF the expenses of the trip VIII be
met by Henry P. Dawson OF J. p. Moran
and Company. The expedition % q re-
ward for the good work done By ths
volunteer aerial coast patrol. unit No L
with the Mosquito Fleet In the maneu-
vers last fall. This unit was organissd
John Hays Hamond. Rear Admiral Pesry,
Alan r. Hawley and Henry woodhouss.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
BACKS 1000, 900 ARMY.

Carlisle, Pa. March 2e-An organization
formed here tonight to promote national
defense, and-whioh Il to embrace Cum
berland County, endorsed the project of
floating q 1,ooo. 900 loan to the Allies
and the formation of an army of q mill
lion men for foreign service.
meeting for the purpose Of pledsing
support TO President Wilson will be held
Friday in the Presbyterian Church. \
provisional regiment will bs formed In
this section.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
ACID POURED IN ENGINE.

4 Wilmington. Del, March 26-Acids have
beer poured into tls engine of the yacht
Soeorafs. owned BY c. l. Dodge, Detroit
t1eor6oSas h6snufscturer. at her dock
here, n was discovered today. The ma
cnfnery has beea ruined The Nokomls
hsd bs1H offered % the government in
rH4 Syent Of waf
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
TEEf6Es BUSY At BASE.

apfsterdslH, Msfeh p-fmportsnt nava.
sctfvfttes WI Be nndef wsy for two
wSeats. at ths SefnsH RsVsl bass OF
wfihefrishsven. sTd N tke t6esbtlrHs the
sort whf be efosed. says 4 dispatch from
t1S Eastern frontier today.
II T. rnderst0cd That the activities per-
sst4 % ets Sann1srfSs hess
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
Invitation to Patriotic Bodies
To Join Loyalty Demonstration

invitation hereby extended all civic and patriotic bodies in
Washington the patriotic parade and rally Saturday
afternoon special invitation made to the State societies the
District participate march under the banners of their States
The of Philadelphia will in famous old Independence
Saturday pledge their loyalty the President
people of Richmond will gather around their famous of
Washington pledge faith but the of the nation will
chiefly the celebration here the home of the President
All newspapers Washington invited help make the
tingle pride through the of
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
WILHELMSHAVEN Shut
BRITAIN FEAR A raid
Scottish Home Guard Told to Prepare
for Any Emergency.
CBy the International New. Service

(By the International News Service }
London, March 26.-It became known
for the first time today that the gov
eminent is seriously considering the pos
sibility OF a German invasion. While
hguring on 1t, however, and taking every
possible precautionary measure, 1t was
asserted by Chancellor Of the Exchequer
Bonar Law in the commons today that
there is no cause whatever for anxiety.
The question was broached by mem
bers who asked for an explanation for
the order to home defense troops in
Scotland to hold themselves ready for
any emergency. He said there was moth
ing unusual in this, though it created all
sorts Of rumors.
In connection with these rumors, II was
pointed out that Berlin advices two DAYS
ago told Of the closing of the German
naval base at wilhelmshaven to public
visits for fortnight.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
UNION MINERS MEET
TO DEMAND INCREASE
Strike of 5000 Workers May Follow
Movement for Wage Jump.

(By the International News Service }
Dubois. Pa, March 26.-Two hundred
delegates of the Union Miners of the
Central Pennsylvania field went into con-
ference here today to consider a demand
for a big wage increase.
Should they decide to make the demand
1t would probably mean a strike Of 75,-
900 miners. 1t Is said the operators would
refuse to meet the demand as the con-
tract fixing the present scale has a full
year to run.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
ARGENTINA EMBARGOES
ALL WHEAT SHIPMENTS
Flour. Too. Comes Under Ban of South
American Order.

(By the International News Service. }
Buenos Aires. March 26.-The govern
ment of Argentina today ordered an en-
barge on exports OF wheat and -four.
The President late this afternoon sign
ed a decree to this effect
1t will be put in operation Immediately.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
FRENCH KEEP OFFENSIVE
IN WESTERN FRONT DRIVE

London, March 26.-The battle for the
"Hindenburg line" in the west is in full
swing. The initiative is still with the
French. The Germans are yielding with
increasing reluctance, but still yielding
Teuton counter attacks are growing in
CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
Won MACKENSEN PLANS
TO REORGANIZE TURKS
Teuton Field Marshal Goes to Con-
stantinople to Begin Work.

Bsyns. March 8-B1eld Marshal Won
Msoksnsen. who has been in command Of
ms osntrol powers troops In Rumanta.
has srTfved In Constantinople, according
- . despatch received here.
Ths seid marshal win completely reor-
etnfzs the Turkish army, says the dis
ssteh.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-27
PLAN NEW PEACE OFFER

The Hague, March ga dispatch from
Berlin quotes the Socialist Newspaper
Vorwaerts as saying that Chancellor von
Bethnlann-Hollweg may outline another
peace suggestion. aimed principally at
Russia. it is understood, when the Reich
staE rsoanyenas Thusdax,