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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1917-11-01
Joseph Skorpik & Co.
Farm Machinery

Some people don't believe in prepar-
edness i'm a military way, but there
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preparedness on the farm. 1t is the
best policy to have machiney ready
when the seaso opens. We have
just received a large supply of spring
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you for your field work. /
Glynn Bros.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1917-11-01
DOMACl zPRAvY.

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Ma prodej, Victor rekordy v
Lakeport Store.
Ma prodej, susene houby ma j..
A. Dyofak.
Frank Kloucek I'd Dante, byl
zde navstevou ma zacatku tfdne.
Josef Turek Sc vratil z Omsby
v dterS, kde byl n%avst9vpu.
Kupuji dr6bez a vejce a platim
vzdy nejlepsi trzni cenu. J. f.
Mikolasek. Adv.
Kupuju vejce a platim vzdy nej-
yyssf trzni cenu v pen6zfch. j. f.
MikolAsek. Adv.
Red Seal bilou a pravou zitnOu
mouku koupfte vzdy We farmer
skem eleyatoru. Adv.
Pfivezte nam smetanu a vejce.
Platfme hotove. Kostel a Rokd-
SEX. Adv.
Vkclav Mach a Frank Beran
~pokladali cementovou podlahu We
zdejA elektrarne.
Topolove dfivf a vrbove k6ly
ma prodej. Ed. Wedmore, Tabor
route 2. Adv. N1-29
Ma prodej plnokrevne Jersey
Duroc plemenace. Chas. j. Ca
balka, r 2. Adv. O25p
Danny cd Gerveneho kfize Sc sci
dou v obvdlf pr. Vac. Macha, v pa
TEX odpol. 2ho list.
Kdykoliv potfebujete Otruby,
midlink, anebo oil meal, Haste Sc
We farmerskem elevatoru. Adv.
Pf. Ed. DvofaGka byla navst6-
YOU u sye sestry, pi. Ad. Dvofac
ka v.Tyndall ma zLcatku tfdne.
Pi. Mary Green a jeff syn HUI.
bert z Creighton, Neb. sem pfije-
Ii v pondelf ma navstevu k dr.. Rlis
kovi.
Zdejsf telefonicka STANCE Dude
pfest9hov&na z Jandova zavodu do
lekarny. Nekolik muzd ma tom
PRAGUE.
Matuska a Koletzky koupili bu-
dovu Michelovu tento tfden a bod
Iaii il opraviti a u6initi 2 nj prve
tfidy sin.
Kupuji stare &elezo a platim SO
"a tnnu zde v Tabofe, zv&zene v
Quealoye skladu. John Hatwan,
O4 Adv. -.
Pr. Cbas Obeslo 2 Mitchell by
la zde navst9vou u sv5ch rodich,
manzeln Homer Beemanovych, ne
kolik dni tento tSden.
j. A. Wagner byl Y Hyde okre-
su minuls ttden pfi prodeji velke.
no houfu dobytka, kterf tam pro
dial phi ~licitaci.
Oznamuji, re mann jednatelstv
pro Hanford Produce Co. StaniCe
nyni Dude v budove Blfzkoye. N.
NJ. Vellek. Adv.
Obdrzite Cd dvou do ctyrech
cent? vice Ia jedne libfe smetsny
kdyz il poslete do Heating Cream
cry Co., v Yankton. ADV.
Pr. Marie SSkora z Dante, pr.
Mateje Petfiks cd Wagner a pr.
Kat. Reidingrova Tyndah byly
zde nkvstsvou We ctvrtek.
Nasledkem seslabenf baterie bu-
dou elektricka svetla swift pouze
lido pdl noel, do te DOLBY nezli bate
RE Sc DAFT do pofadku. A. J. We
lat. Adv.
G. w. Root a jeho rodina odjeli
We stfedu do sveho novehs domo-
va v LIE Mars. Iowa. Pfejem Jim
stestf v novsm domov9,
Ztratil jsem kozich v pondeli "a
padn8 cd Tabora. Nalezce necht
jej laskave vrati. James S5kora,
Blaba, S. D.. Adv. N1-15
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
NEW PREMIER OUTLINES
PROGRESS Or SrS
lRy Assoclated prcss.l |


LONDON. March c"-.Priucc Ivoff
the new Russian Premier. receiving the
Russian newspaper men at rctrogrid,
outlined tho progress in tho creation
OF new Russia, says a Reuter- dispatch
from that capital. The southwestern
and western fronts. said tho Premier.
we're entirely on the side Of tho people
There had been some cNccsscs on tho
northern front. hut tho commissioners
sent thithnr had found on their ar
rival that order and discipline had
been restored.
The whole Baltic fleet was with the
government, continued Prince I.vufi.
and all disturbances had ceased. Fin
land was also unanimously on tho side
OF the government Nowhere was
there reason for anxiety. The govern
mcnt was i'm constant contact with the
workmcn's delegates. aud did not cN
pcct serious dSscntons. The work Or
renovation was immcnsc; ncvcrthc-
less. the cOnvocatiou OF the constituent
assembly Was only question Of
mouths.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
ANXIOUS AS TO STABILITY
OF NEW RUSSIAN REGIME.
United States Recognizes Provisional
Council of Ministers rs De
FactO Government.
FULL RECOGNITION WITHHELD
Washington Officials Think Great
Danger Lies in Possibility of At
temps to Destroy Moderates Now
in Powcr-I'rancis Makes Reports.

WASHINGTON, March 2l-Rccogni-
tion OF the provisional Council Of Min
iSters the dc facto government OF
Russia has been accorded by the United
States through conversations carried on
by Ambassador Francis at T'ctrogratl.
This was stated at the State Depart
ment to-day. with explanation that full
recognition of the new government
would be delayed. pending dcmonstra ra-
tion OF stability. To- days press re-
Empress had been deprived of their
liberty and the former ordered back
from his retirement to retrorrad
caused uneasness. as possibly indicat-
ing control by extremist, radical
group. Officials here think the great
danger I'm the Russian situation lies
in tho possibility of attempts to destroy
the moderates now in power. either by
the former ruling party or by the eX-
trema Socialist revolutionary party.
For this reason. the immediate recog-
nition OF tho new government. which
WAS desired because of it's announced
republican principles. will be postponed
Until affairs have had time to settle.
Amh;i> s:Idor France, is calling rcgu-
iarly at the Foreign Office. however.
AMI trarsactiug business as with the
duly constituted authorities.
The first complete official account OF
the Russian revolution reached the
department TO-DAY in delayed dis
patch from Ambassador Francis. dated
March u.
The only menace possible" the re-
p.rt said. lis in Social!Stic dcmonstra-
tions by minority Socialistic group"
y dispatch from the ambassador OF
later date indicates that there had
h,'n some sort Of agreemen; between
the revolutionary tL'i critics and The
Socialists
The crippling Of Russia's military
strength at this time or the poSsibil-
ity Of Il separate peace are vital affairs
to the United States through tho prac-
teal state Of war now existing be-
tween this country and Germany.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
LABOR LEADERS PROTEST
Declare Supreme Court Opinion In
Adnnson LAW Cusr Belongs to
Hcuctionnry DrspOtism.
IBy Associated Press. !

WASHINGTON. March "l.-rr"sidcnt
Gompcrs and Secretary Morrison. Of the
American Federation of Labor. pre-
scented TO ttorncy-Gcncral Gregory
to day a protest against tho dcclara-
tion OF the Supreme Court. in the Adam
son law decision. that the right Of
railroad employees to strike is limited
by the public interest.
The labor leaders declared the court
had gone out OF its way to inject this
''rcactionary" assertion into its opinion.
Later StatcnScnt was given out at
federation headquarters. which said:
"AIr. Gompcrs called attention to tho
splendid. progressive declaration i'll
both Mexico and iiuSsia. countries
which are passing through II period of
danger and national stress. assuring to
the workers Of those countries the
right to strike
THE opinion Of the United states
Supreme Court in connection with the
Adamson law decision, belongs to tho
old rcactionary despotism Of this re-
public"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
CONGRESS CALLED
TO MEET APRIL :
Bristling Observations CuIled
From Mr.. Taft's Peace Speech

There are things worse than wnr.
apd one or these In dishOnOrnbic
yielding to invasion of your rights
hecnusc you arc afraid to fight for
your rights md maintain them.
The first duty OF tho United States,
when wnr is Inevitable, ts to pre-
pare. We huye proceeded on the
theory I'm the pn>t TINT the Lord
looks after children, drunken men
and the United States. u In time
tO awaken to the realization that
we arc forced into wnr with the
most military nation In the world.
We are living In very critical
time iu the history of the world.
We had thought for. n time that we
were spectators, hut now we nrc to
lie part OF the drama. War In Mt
hand.
II nm American citizen. On nm
American deck nnd under an Amer
icnn nnE on the high sens, iE in
Jured by heiiiEercnt when making
no resistance, his rights nrc in
vadcd, and hc In entitled to look to
bis government for protection.
without any authority from Con-
gress, the President has the power,
when n threat comes from Germany,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22

tralization OF all administrative fca-
lures is the departments watchword.
IN the interest OF swift action. De-
partmental commanders Will have wide
authority in the event Of a call
Officers realize that facing war with
Germany, the present army can bc
viewed only as tho nucleus around
which can be rallied the huge force
that must be trained, Their great ef-
fort is to make that nucleus as efficient
for it's task as possible.
senator Chamberlain. chairman Of the
Senate Military Committee. and Stanch
advocate of universal military train
ing and service AS national policy.
called on Secretary Baker to-day TO
announcr that hc would rcintroducc
at tie coming session. a measure to
that end II" sought suggestions AZ
To the form Of universal service which
might meet the secrctary's approval.
There arc indications that the uucs-
tion may bc taken up ny President
Wilson in his address AT the opcning
Of Congress. Neither President Wilson
nor Secretary Baker has yet committed
himself
1t j. known that the general staff has
prepared detailed plans for mubilixa :
Congress may authorize. Whether it
be organized under universal service
or the voluntary system. and whether
ii is TO number thousands or millions
OF men. the framework on which the
force would be built Is ready. The
staff cannot go beyond that point
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
TO WAGE WAR WITH VIG0R
New Ministry of AIcXnndrc itibot Makes
Declaration ns TO Its
Purposes.
NY Associutcd T.rcss.I

rAHIS, March el.--Thc new ministry
OF Alexandra Iiibot made its dcclara-
tion to-day. plrdgng itself TO carry
on the war with all possible energy.
Tho declaration, which was read in the
Chamber Of Deputies by Premier l;ibot
and in tho Senate by Rene Niviani,
Minister OF Justice, opcus with tho anir-
nation:
we arc resolved tn wage with the
utmost vigor and To victorious end
the terrible war into which we were
drawn by incXcusablc aggression. We
shall wage il not. as our enemies. in q
spirit OF conquest and domination, but
with the firm resolve to recover the
provinces formerly wrcstcd from us.
and obtain rcparation and guarantees
TO prepare n durable peace. founded on
respect for the rights and liberties OF
peoplcs."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22

to urn American NcSscls to resist
attack by submarines. You don't
have to whit for n rOrOner's Inquest
to defend yourself against man
with II revolver pointing ut your
breast.
We know In our hcnrts that VIC
should seek TO avoid war. hut In
this hour II lnicitist In either
knnNc or n foe.
VIC should have compulsory mil
itnry training for one yenr. and u
should Include NIL the youth OF the
land between the nEes Of nineteen
and tventy-fOur.. This ~ tho only
system which would give us n body
OF citizens from whom. I'm nm cmcr-
gcncy. we could summon an army
Ot trained men.
When you 20 into war you wnnt
4" go In NO that the enemy will
understand thnt you arc In. other.
wise he Will make you understand
that he Is In.
The war will probably cud In the
course Of year. We ought to he
considering tho frnminE OF peace
nnh arousinE public Intelligent opin-
ion for tho forming OF permanent
peace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
EXPECTED TO GIVE
. PRESIDENT FULL
AUTHORITY TO ACT
May Declare State of War
Exists, Probably From
Last Sunday.
ALL NATIONAL RESOURCES
RAPIDLY BEING MADE READY
Extent of Participation in Con-
flict Will Depend on Further
German Acts of Aggression.
TO COOPERATE WITH ALLIES
Armed Neutrality Status in Force
Now Presents Many Points
Of Weakness.
Germany Expects War
Within 4S Hours

LONDON, March 2l.-"Arcordinc
to private tcieErnms from berlin to
the Amstcrtlnm Hoursc. II tS cx-
pcrtcd that n state Of wnr with the
United states will he IN nccom-
piishrd fact within forty-right
hours" says n dispatch to the I.x-
change Telegraph from Amsterdam.
"tmcriran Journalists In BcrItn.-
the dispatch ndds. "haVc bccn
whrncd tO this effect by the For
cIEn Oncc."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
FRENCH IN PURSUIT
OF RlITREiTING GERMANS
IBy Associated Press.

PARIS. March 2I.-Rapid progress
is being made by the French in pur-
suit Of the retreating Germans. the
War Office announces. Important gains
were made on both sides Of the Laon
road. ten villages being captured.
After a severe fight. intwhich heavy
losses were sustained. the French car
red Saviennois castle. and the village
Of Jussy, about nine miles south of ST.
Quentin. Skirmishes between French
cavalry and German detachments oc-
Cured on the IIam-St. Quentin road.
South Of Chauny. the French are oc-
rupying the Aillctte line and CONSOLE
dating their new positions.
German surprise attack in the
champagne was repulsed.
The statement follows:
ION the Ham-St. Quentin road skirm-
ishcs occurred east Of Ham between
our cavalry and dctachmcnts of the
enemy. Our troops late yesterday. i'm
a brilliant action, captured the Saw
cnnois Castle and tho village OF Jussy.
notwithstanding spirited resistance Of
tho garrison. South of Chauny VIC are
occupying the general line of the ALL
lcttc. All positions reported are being
organized thoroughly
North and northeast OF scissors. we
made important progress to the right
and left of the Laon road, capturing
ten more villages.
"On Tho right bank of the Mouse
tverdun 'front.', We penetrated Ger
man trench north of Chambrettcs farm,
after subjectlng it to a bombardmcnt.
and found there a number of German
dead. Surprise attacks against small
French posts southeast OF Tahure, in
tho Willy wood and in the region of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
GET RECESS NOMINATIONS
President Acts So There VIII TIC Ma
Delay In OrEnnIzInG New TnriT
COmmi misstOn.

WASHINGTON, March 2l.--So that
there may he no further delay in or
GaniIing the new Tariff Commission.
President Wilson gave recess ap-
pointmcnts to-day TO tho six members
on whose nominations the Senate failed
to act at its recent special session.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
MEN IN CURTISS PLANT
WILL RETURN no WORK TODAY

By Associated Press
BUFFALO. y. y. March 2i-Thc
mon who quit work This morning in
the metal parts factory of the Gurtiss
airplanc factory late to-day voted 10
return TO work on Thursday morning.
There was no question OF wage in
volvcd. Tho men quit because popu-
lar foreman had been removed The
strike. had il persisted. would have
held up work on American army and
navy contracts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
GOVERNOR STUART PRESIDES
AND INTRODUCES SPEtNE:I

Governor Stuart presided at tho audi
torium meeting aud introduced the
speaker.
''On every hand" said Governor stu
art we sec aud hear OF mobilization
not alone Of armies, but mobilization
Of industries, mobilization OF tho
mighty forces that arc to provide food
and raiment. not only for our own
country. but for tho depleted Granarics
and vanishing stores of Europe: mobi
liZation Of all the material resources
OF n great country to meet an impcnd-
ing International crisis"
There is yet another mobilization
necessary {" The proper direction Of
tho vast powers and energies Of tho
coUntry--it is mobilization Of the
brain, the experience, tho seasoned
Judgment uf men who have earned
THAR title TO the respect. the confidence
and tho good will Of the American peo-
pie: mon who can go before tho coun-
try in aid Of tho National Government
to direct aud crystalline public scnti-
ment along lines which will best pro-
(Continued on THIRD Pagco
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
CALL TO CONGRESS
0VERSHADOWS ALL
OTHER WAR NEWS
Germany May Anticipate
U. S. Move by Declara-
ti0n of Hostilities.
POSSIBILITY IS FORECAST
IN ADVICES FROM BERLIN
British and French Forces in
France Are Moving Rapidly
Against Retiring Germans.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT GAINS
Cnoificial Reports Tell Of Serious
Food Riots Breaking Out in
Kaiser's Capital.
POSSIBILITY is FORECAST
IN ADVICES FROM BERLIN
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT GAINS
Unofficial Reports Tell of Serious
Food Riots Breaking Out in
Kaiscr's Capital.
BY Associated Press !

The calling OF Congress in special
session on April .. two weeks in ad-
vance OF the original call for the
SathcrinG OF the war-makins branch
OF The government constitutes a mo-
mentous occurrence. which overshadows
by it's import all other news connected
with the war. President Wilson has
summoned Congress TO deal with grave
questions OF national policy" The
President is expected TO declare that
4 state Of war has existed with Ger
many for some time, and il is also ex-
pcctcd that Congress will declare "a
state Of war 10 exist and give the
President authority TO use the armed
forces Of the country.
The possibility that Germany may
anticipate any move by the United
states in this direction by declara-
ton OF war on the United States is
forecast in Berlin adviccs reaching
Holland These are TO the effect that
in Berlin tho belief IL current that a
state OF war with tho United States
viii bo an accomplished fact within
forty eight hours.
FORTY MORE VILLAGES
CAPTURED BN BRITISTI
Again the British and French forces
in France arc moving rapidly against
the retiring Germans. ana both the
London and Paris War Offices chronicle
aGditioual important gains ia terrain
at various points along tho line run
ming from Arras to the region OF So:s-
sons. Forty more villages have been
taken by the british in the districts
Ia nF N-bi Ie
east OF liam. north of Tergnier and
north of Soissons the French have
made good progress.
To tho north. between Nuriu ana
.>rras tho Germans at u number OF
points are beginning 10 resist the Brit
ish advance vigorously. but, despite
this, SAYS London. their rear guards are
being steadily driven back. and the
progress Of the British continues. In
the Ailcttc Valley and along the cast
bank OF the CroZat Canal the Germans
arc in strong force. and have heavily
bombarded French positions.
The Russians apparently still have
tho upper hand Of tho Turks OH the
Persian battle front, PctroGrad report
ing that they have been driven from
the region Of Sakkiz. and that the Rus
slams have crossed the Persian border
and invaded Mcsopotamia. thus adding
to the menace of the Ottoman troops.
who arc in retreat before the British
UP the TiEriS aud Diala Rivers from
Bagdad. To the south OF SakkiH. the
Turks. who recently were forced to
cvacuato kcrmanshah. continue to fall
back
ON none OF the other fronts have
there been engagements of much i'm
portancc.
Unofficial adviccs received in London
from Holland arc to the effect that
serious food riots have broken out in
Berlin. and that frontier regiments
have been sent there to maintain order.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
TWO NINE SWE;EIERS
DESTROYED ny MINES
icy Associated Prcss.l

I5Y NAS"CIHtcU FTcSS.I
LONDON. March 2l.--Two British
mine swccpcrs have been sunk by
mines, according to an Admiralty an
nounccment tonight. In one case there
were no casualties: in the other. four
teen men missing. and pre-
s,Imcd to have been drowned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
PACKED AUDITORIUM
GIVES TAFT OVATION

When the distinguished speaker, es-
cortcd by Governor Stuart and John
stewart Rrvan and followed by crowds
which rushed the antc-room doors for
fear that they would not get seat
entered the auditorium. he received an
ovation which WAS as much for the
man as TO the cause lie cspouses
Every seat i'll front OF him was seized,
and before he had taken his own chair
every space on the rostrum behind him
was filled. Nearly 1000 people were
left in the streets. II was his second
appearance on the same stage and
before the same people. His first was
in i"1o. when he was candidate for
III. Iresidency of the United States.
and he remembered it.
Mr.. Taft arrived i'm tho afternoon
and is tho guest Of Governor stuart.
He was entertained during most OF tn.
day. In the afternoon he WAS the
guest at a tca given by the Richmond
Chapter OF the United Daughters OF
the Confcdcracy. ~ o'clock IL
banquet was given in his honor at the
Jefferson Hotel. and after his address
he was entertained at tie University
Club
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
Both Arms Of Service
Rapidly Preparing
to Mobilize for War
PreliminaryPlan Worked
Out by Army and Nouy
Departm ents for
Quick 4 ction.
tB,. Associated Press. J


WASHINGTON, March 2l.-Naval
preparations for war were marked by
increased activity to-day. with the ad :
vancement Of April . of the date OF
the extra session Of Congress- No
actual war steps were taken by either
the Wa or Savy Departments, but
there were many indications that pre-
iininary plans have been worked out
for rapid mobilization OF both services.
The nary's problems are those of
material rather than personnel. At
most little more than 100000 men
would be required for manning every
available ship or scouting craft. They
could Ds obtained almost overnight by
r oblization Of the naval militia and
tn' various sections Of the naval re-
serve. supplemented with volunteers.
Only highly trained officer would he
lacking.
The armys problem is just the re-
verse. II is men that will be needed,
and no definite step coward securing Il
great force for training can be taken
until Congress expresses its will. Full
equipment can he obtained long before
the men are ready to use it.
Steps taken by the navy today in
cluded the advancement OF the date Of
opening bids for additional dcstroyers
and notification of shpbuildcrs that
their full-plant capacity would be util-
lied in this work. There is no way OF
estimating how many dcstroycrs will
be ordered until estimates show how
many can be built. Secretary Daniels
said every available plant would he
utilized to it's utmost. The builders
Will present their figures next Satur-
day. and awards Will be made imme-
diately.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
(Continued on Third PagcD

Now is tho tin,e TO plant Prrnn and Eng
tish Walnut Trees. Write Arrowhead Nur
series, Petersburg. Va, for information
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-22
EAROLLMENT or VOLU NTEERS
TO MAN BOATS PROCEEDS

l:ids for the first large consignment
OF llo-foot submarine chasers or coast
patrol boats also were received to-day.
but viii De held confidential until
next Wednesday, when loJ additional
builders are expected 10 submit figures
The navy hopes to find facilities avail
able for more than 200 boats. the first
Of them 20 be delivered in two 10 three
months. Meanwhile. the work OF SUR
vcyinE private yachts and motor craft
is heing pressed in every naval district;
and the enrolment OF volunteers to
man the boats proceeds rapidly.
The department has no present in
tcntior Of taking over merchant craft
for naval use. Secretary Daniels said
tonight. All American merchant ships
however. have been surveyed and
classified by navy officials for possible
use in time of war. The guns being
placed aboard transatlantic craft were
destined originally 10 arm auxiliary
cruisers withdrawn from merchant
fleets for that purpose
NO definite policy has Yet been
adopted" Mr.. Daniels said. we Will
not. however. demoralize commerce
None OF the ships engaged in trade
will be taken over. except in case Of
|ttdi necessity neE would all be
taken in that case.
y board of navy officers already is
dealing with the merchant marine Qucs-
tion. and will cooperate with the ship
ping board in whatever is done. Some
ships may he diverted under charter
to supply the fighting fleets or scout
patrols, il necessary, but because of
the fact that il is believed the ma jor
ships Of tho navy would not be ac-
lively engaged il is improbable that a
great supply line will be set up