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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-20
Turkey in Better
Condition than Allies
Realize, Says Elkus
Not Apprehensive Over Course
of War, Declares Ex-
Envoy in London
by Cable to The Tnbunel

London, June 49, - Turkey is in
much better condition economically
than has been realized among the Al
lies, and is not apprehensive as to the
future course of the war, according TO
Abram I. Elkus, former United States
Ambassador, who arrived here from
Constantinople Saturday evening and
spent this afternoon with Premier
Lloyd George and Mr.. Balfour discuss
ing the general situation.
"The Turkish feeling seems 10 be
one Of regret that the United States
has entered the war;" said Mr.. Elkus.
There is no animus against Ameri-
cans, and those remaining are allowed
to do practically what they please. l
only brought cut my immediate staff
of twenty-five people, but the others
will be permitted to leave when they
like.
"The work of the Americans in Rob
ert College and the Women's College
proceeds almost normally, the former
college being allowed TO graduate its
students. Beyrut College, from which
the students were also recently grad
aated, largely fellows its usual chan
nels of work"
Mr.. Elkus declined to speak Of the
military and political position of Tur-
key, but said that the economic situa-
ton was not strikingly below the aver
age.
every one" he declared, "even an
ambassador, has 20 carry the 'Vessicw,
or bread card, which also serves as a
registration card. But apart from this
everything is question of money.
The class which is poor in Con-
stautinople is rather poorer than
usual, but the rich are able TO OBJ
tain almost everything they want. Even
in April, when food supplies are below
the average, they were still bringing
wonderful, fresh vegetables into Con-
stantinople. Economic troubles can
hardly be said to have seriously af-
fected the country.
"Nor has the war given rise 70 any
serious apprehension. The fall Of Bag
dad, certainly, has made an impression,
but, speaking generally, the Turks are
not afraid for themselves"
Friend-How Is the patient, doctor?
Doctor-Um-or-he has a fighting
chance 70 live.
Friend-No hope, then; he's a pacf-
ist-puck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-20
Americans Give Rapid
Medical Aid in France
Take Over Complete Work OF
Several Hospitals

London. June 2O.-A dispatch to The
Daily Mail" from British headquarters
in France says:
"The supply Of doctors, anesthetics
and nurses has been immensely in
creased during the last week or two
by the rapidity of the American or
panization, which already has taken
over the complete work in a number of
our general hospitals, leaving the
STATS of the hospitals free for work
nearer the front.
81 know of no finer example of Amer
lean promptitude and thoroughness,
the correspondent adds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-20
Correspondence Of The Associated PresI

Correspondence Of The Associated Presl
French Front, June 10. - Medieval
archery is a favorite sport of the
American aviators Of the Lafayette
Squadron during the hours when they
are not flying over the German lines IN
search of German birds" On their
flying ground they have erected tar
get and many have become experts
with the bow and arrow. They vary
this sport with periods of target exer-
else with their machine guns, which
they are called upon TO use very ire
ouently on their aerial hunting expe-
ditions.
Often when they are flying at great
heights and terrific spesd they are
bounced upon by German airmen VINO
have managed to hide themselves. be-
hind banks of cloud, perhaps thou
sand feet above them, or they them
selves may have secured the position OF
advantage and then they plane down
with a sudden swoop and pepper the
enemy machine. They have been gen
orally successful in their expeditions,
as is proved by the bag of thirty-two
German victims to their flying and
shooting skill Others also they have
sent crashing to earth, but so far be-
hind the German lines that the fall
could not be confirmed by observers IN
the French lines.
The French officers in charge Of the
squadron are proud of their American
fighters, and it is remarkable to see
how intimate are the terms on which
the officers and men live when in camp.
The fact that they are constantly fac
ing death together accounts for much
of this, but they also have learned TO
respect each other for their various
qualities. There is no need to impose
strict military rules, for, as the officer
in command explained, discipline is
absolutely spontaneous. All ranks
join together at mess and in their can
comments there is equal division of ac-
commodatiOn.
All Eager 10 Fight
When an expedition is to be under
taken everybody is eager to be in
cluded. The men are asked if their
machines are all right, and a specified
number are then told off to start at a
certain hour. Others of them, how
ever, always join in the fight, for all
are ever eager for adventure.
The return of the expedition, usually
set for a certain hour, finds the Ameri-
can airmen following each other
rapidly to the aviation ground and
landing within few yards of the Stars
and Stripes, which has flown there ever
since the United States decided TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-20
Mas Daily Waste.

"No waste now, ma, no waste. We
all gotta help"
you attend to your own business
snapped ma with some acerbIty. "The
only things throw away are tea leaves
and egg shells. kansas City Journal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-20
Fire Record

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-20

Charming all year home on delightfully."-
select ueighborhood: cultured. cOngenial
people Large llylng room. 80 n. long. 10
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race Every modern c2nvenience electric
beautifully psnelled In hard woods: con-
venient TO country club. golf. Ideal out
door and water sports SEND ter photo-
sraph. Owner, Box 90. Tribune Downtown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-20

TwTLyE-R ROOM HOUSE. TWO BATHS. OPEN
hrpclsces: six acres q ground: One shade trees
ard grand river view: 800 per month CARL {.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-20

Friend-How Is the patient, doctor?
Um-er-he has a fighting
chance 70 live.
Friend-No hope, then; he's a pacif-
ist.-Puck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-20

pFAcHwooD. NEW JERSEY IA LOTS so ny
100 feet convenient 90 railroad ad seashore. will
he sold cheap account u owner called into active
.srvic. Apply I'D ARMSTRONG. $50 East siih
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-20
FURNISHED APARTMENT TO LEI
sURROGATES' NOTICE

FOR sI-Nf,tER-s,s rooms and bath NoVV. )"
y Slst - py,es Tel 1886 lsn1n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-20
FOR SALE OR TO LET, FUf
UNFINISHED APIS. TO LEI

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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-04-20
TRADES
COUNCIL
N E w S
Wednesday, April 18, 1917

NNNiiSAeAJ1 - ~ 49,
Council met at 8 p. M, called to
order by President Vingen.
A motion prevailed to endorse
the proposition for an unofficial
iurv to sit in the Weinberg trial
in San Francisco.
A communication was received
from the Central Labor Council OF
Seattle, proposing that all organ
lied labor cease work for one hour,
from II a. m. to II noon, on May
1st, as a protest against the convic-
ton of Tom Mooney. A motion to
concur in the action of the Seattle
Council was passed.
A letter was received from the
Associated Committees of Beneov-
lent Fraternal and Labor Organi-
cations of Spokane" requesting the
Council to request Washington SEN
ators and Representatives to favor
and urge the passage of the fol-
lowing measure:
A Bill to punish the speculation by
any person or body of persons for
the purpose of cOrnering the mar
ket, and for other purposes and
providing a penalty therefor.
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Con-
gress assembled,
That any person or body of per-
sons buying or selling future markets
of any article or articles pertaining
to necessities of life; who, either in
his individual capacity or as an of
ficer, agent or employer of corpora
tion, or member of partnership
shall store any such article or articles
for the purpose of cornering the mar
ket or affecting the market price
thereof, or for the purpose of limit
ing the supply thereof to the public
whether temporarily or otherwise
shall be deemed guilty of felon!
and punished by Imprisonment in tht
penitentiary for not less than sil
months nor more than three years.
The Council voted to comply witt
the request.
The International Labor Day Com
mittee reported progress in its work
The members of all the Unions wer
asked to march in the parade. Wag
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-04-20

health; a living wage in every in
dustry; and the most equitable divis-
ion in the production of industry that
can ultimately be devised.
"But," somebody says" the ricn
are thee people who support the
churches" Don't believe it. The
great charities of the churches are
supported mainly by men and women
of small means. When the rich man
gives ten thousand dollars to a
church the newspapers advertise it
because it is unusual-it is news.
And the impression has gone out
that the church is supported chiefly
by ten thousand dollar donations.
So let us correct three delusions
in the minds of some workingmen:
First, that the church is run by the
rich; second, that the church stands
for the present order of things; third
that the churches are supported by
the rich.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-04-20
OPPORTUNITIES FOR
SHIP CRAFTSMEN

The United States Civil Service
Commission is making an extraordin-
ary effort to supply the needs of the
Navy Department for ship craftsmen.
Millions of dollars are available for
construction, but all shipbuilding
work undertaken at government yards
is retarded by a shortage of ship
craftsmen. Salaries range from So. .2S
to $500 and over per diem. Age
limits 18 years or over About thirty
vacancies exist at the Puget Sound
Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington.
Until further notice applications will
be received by the United States Civil
Service Commission, Washington, D.
c., at any time. Papers will be ex-
amined Immediately upon their re-
ceipt and rating will be assigned to
the competitor. Those who are found
to be qualified will be offered employ
ment at once. Application Form 1912
and full information may be secured
from the Secretary, 18th Civil Service
District, Seattle, Washington; or
from the Local Secretary, Board of
Civil Service Examiners in this city.
All qualified persons not now en-
ployed on government contracts are
urged to apply.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-04-20
THE STATE FEDERATION ISSUES
CALL FOR A WAR CONFERENCE

things in mans relationship which
have been and will always be the
foundation stone of the trade union
movement.
1t is fitting at this time, as the
United States enters the world con-
flict and we as citizens are called
upon to do our share in the struggle,
to make clear and positive the posi-
tion organized labor takes in this
hour of national crisis. To that end
a call is hereby issued for confer
ence to be held in the Labor Temple
at Seattle, Sunday morning at 10
o'clock, April %, 1917. The president
of each local union and central labor
council affiliated with the State Fed
Grafton of Labor is requested to at
tend this meeting. If the president
of any local union or central is un-
able to attend, the president is asked
to designate some officers or member
of the union or central body to at
tend in his stead.
In view of the gravity of the ma
tional situation it is fervently hoped
that all presidents will be in attend
ance, to the end that representative
gathering of the labor movement may
consider the problems that face la
Dor.
Fraternally yours,
E. p. MARSH,
President Washington State Feder-
alton of Labor.
CHARLES PERRY TAYLOR,
Sec.-Treas. Washington State Fed
Grafton of Labor.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-04-20
WAR FOR DEMOCRACY AT HOME
AS WELL AS IN FOREIGN LANDS

sweep of this business Of getting rid
of rulers. Just as the French in their
great Revolution of 1889 to '94 re-
fused to be content with paper
pledges of reform, refused to accept
simply the name of republic, but in
sisted on the real thing which must
always include economic freedom as
well as political freedom.
When, in this present national
crisis of America, you may hear that
"the bankers" and the trusts and
monopolists propose to "run the gov
ernment" and to "advise how the
war shall be financed" remember
what the Russian democrats have
said about government by bankers.
Nobody is safe to sit in "the seats
of the mighty" in America, any more
than in Russia, who does not believe
that the taxes should be taken off
labor and the natural resources of
the people be free to the people; who
does not believe that the cost of war
Cf there must be war; must be
borne by the wealth, produced by
all but largely monopolized by the
few. No one can safely be an auth
oritive adviser or counsellor for the
nation who will not oppose to the
last extremity war profits; who is
not willing to tax incomes and in
heritances to an extent which restores
all excessive wealth to the common
welfare; who does not believe that the
people should be free, and not CEN
sored, in their expressions of opinion,
and who does not believe that labor
has at least as good right in war
time as in peace time to labor union
standards of wages and work and
organization.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-04-20
Seattle, Wash, April 13, 1917.

Seattle, Wash, April 13, 1917.
The crisis into which the United
States has been plunged through a
declaration of state of war between
our country and Germany is fraught
with grave consequences to labor. The
conduct of the war itself; the conser-
walton of the nations resources to the
end that none may go without the ne
cessities of life; control of price and
distribution of all food supplies; the
maintenance of labor's recognized
standards of work and living; prob
lens of international economic read
justment after peace comes; all these
phases and many others have direct
bearing upon the destinies of the
workers of this age and of genera
tions yet unborn. Labor is expected
to do it's share in bearing the national
burdens of war and it will not shirk
it's duties. Labor must not be ex-
plotted under the cloak of military
necessity, but must maintain it's voice
and its vigor. Labor must bear its
part in the task of bringing in the
{ end lasting peace between all ma
tions that will further real democracy
throughout the earth.
The national labor movement,
through the officials of the American
Federation of Labor and affiliated in
ternational unions, has set forth
very clearly the ideals of democracy
toward which labor strives, in peace
or war, and has pledged support to
the national government, while stand
ing unalterably for those fundamental
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-04-20

Resolution No. Sc Alliance with
State Grange and Farmers Union
BY Executive and Legislative Com
mittee.
Acted on upon introduction.
The committee concurred in the
resolution.
The convention concurred in the re-
port of the committee.
Whereas, The alliance with the
Farmers Union and the State Grange
of the State of Washington by the
Washington State Federation of La
Dor has enabled these legislative re-
form forces to unite their efforts to
our mutual advantage in several cam
paigns; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Washington
State Federation of Labor, in Six
teenth Annual Convention assembled,
hereby reaffirms its faith in and
loyalty to the alliance entered into
bv these three organizations several
wears ago and that we again pledge
20 our fellow citizens and co-laborers
of the agricultural districts our con-
tinued support and cooperation ii
the efforts put forth in Legislative
matters in behalf of the producer:
of the soil and the workers in in
dustry in the State of Washington
Adjourned.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-04-20
DO THE RICH RUN
THE CHURCHES
(By the Rev. Charles Stelzle)


1t is commonly supposed by work
ingmen that the rich run the churches.
This is particularly true in the cities
where the big churches are found.
Alongside of this mistaken notion
is the idea that the church stands
for the present order OF things and
that it is opposed to social and econ
omic progress.
Everybody knows that the wealth
of this country is owned by a very
small percentage of people. 1t is
probably true that one per cent owns
seventy-five per cent of all the
wealth and that vesenty per cent of
the people own only four per cent of
the wealth.
Forty million people in this country
are members of churches. This
doesn't include their children who are
too young to become members OF the
church nor does it include vast num-
bers of people who go to church
but who are not members of the
church. 1t is quite safe to say that
seventy-five million people in the
United States are either members
of the church or are in some way
affiliated with it.
Does it not seem foolish to imagine
that the comparatively few people in
this country who have great wealth
can control the seventy-five million
people who are related to the
churches?
l have been attending national
conventions of religious bodies of all
kinds during the past fifteen years.
Not once has there been the slight
est indication that the delegates to
these conventions were dominated by
the rich. 1t is true that sometimes
they have passed legislation which
some rich people favored-but this
does not necessarily make such legis-
lation bad.
Comparatively few wealthy people
hold office in church organizations.
Sometimes the rich control the
churches where they are in the maj
ority-but this is so only when the
church is situated in a community
composed for the most part of
wealthy people. But in national con-
ventions these so called rich churches
are in very small minority.
The poor man who has the nec-
essary qualifications for leadership
in the church is usually given the
place he deserves, because the
church is as ready to avail itself
of a good man as is the merchant OF
manufacturer.
Resolutions declaring for social
and economic justice, adopted by the
Federal Council of the Churches OF
Christ in America and by the indi
vidual national church bodies com
posing this Council, indicate yer!
clearly where the church stands OF
the things for which worlSingmen arr
contending These resolutions de
mand equal rights and complete
Justice for all men in all station
of life; the abatement and preven
ton of poverty; the conservation o
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1917-04-20

Almost simultaneously the North
Dakota Legislature adopted a memor-
ial to Congress, declared that the
principles of equity, justice and free
dom upon which this government is
founded" demanded that all the
property useful and necessary to the
Government in carrying on the war
be used during the war without COM
pensation, and be surrendered after
the war to the owners such prop
erty to include factories, shipyards,
munition plants, armorplate mills,
flour mills, arms factories, supplies
and equipment, cloth factories, and
such other property and money as the
government may require" So that
'citizens of wealth may be enabled
and compelled to contribute to the
common welfare and need of then
country on the same terms as the en-
listed soldiers and sailors who give
their lives and their all"
This same memorial was later
adopted and promulgated by the
Non-Partisan League, having a mem
bership of more than 100000 farmers
of the Middle Northwestern states.
Patriotism that offers its life and
its labor is demanding in this and
other ways, and through other voices,
that special privilege shall not be
permitted to take blood money from
war, but that, on the contrary, the
war shall be a spur to democracy and
overthrow the burdens of privilege
not only for the war, but for the sue
ceeding times.
Typical of these der ands, Owen R.
Lovejoy, Amos Pinchot and John L.
Elliott Of an american Committee on
War Finance, have sent broadcast a
pledge to be signed by all citizens
who will, and demanding:
81 That, in case of war. all net
incomes of $4,000 or over shall be
subject to the following annual grad
uated war contributions:
"On all net incomes from $4,000
to $4,000 a contribution of 212 per
cent.
con all incomes over $4,000 a
year, contribution increasing on a
sliding scale, beginning at 10 per
cent and rising to a point which will
permit of no individual retaining an
annual net income in excess of $780,
900 during the war.
90. That no war supplies or war
service, including transportation, shall
be furnished to the government at a
net profit of more than 31a per cent.
"3. That no wholesale or retail
dealer shall sell food or other basic
necessities Of life during the war at
a larger profit than 6 per cent"
The President Of the United States,
at his first statement of the need
of war, declared also the necessity
of vigilance for democracy. He warm
ed, by implication at least, against
permitting the war to be a medium
of greed and exploitation. He eau
toned against vast loans whose in.
flation of credits would add a griev-
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