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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Holland Derides
Berlin "Chivalry'
Pastoral Letter Heard BY
Kaiser Compared With
U-Boat Murders

AMSTERDAM, Aug. Dutch news.
papers print in a parallel column with
an account Of the murder Of the eres
OF the British steamship Bslgu
Prince a Berlin telegram giving ii,
following extract from a pastoral let.
ter read in all the Protestant churchu
Of Berlin last Sunday;
owe will comport ourselves a.
Christians toward our enemies an.
conduct the war in the future, as IN
the past, with humanity and ehivalry.'
The pastoral letter was read At
service which Emperor William and n.
German Empress attended al the
Cathedral. IL exhorts the people 10
humanity and recognizes the hand Of
God in the protection from invasoa
which the Fatherland has enjoyed.
The British steamship Belgian
Prince was sunk July 81 by German
submarine. According 20 survivors, The
U-boat shslled the vessel. The Ger.
man commander then ordered the Grew
10 take TO the boats and 90 alongsid.
the submarine. The Germans, the sur.
vivors assert, removed the lifebelts and
outer clothing OF all the members o.
the crew except eight, smashed the
lifeboSts with axes. and then n.
entered the submarine and closed the
matches, leaving the men on deck. Tn.
submarine travelled on tine surface for
about two miles and then submerged
Thirty-eight of the crew were drowned
Three were rescued by a patrol boat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Expert to Control
u. S. Merchantmen
Shipping Board Plans Depart
ment to Operate All Ships
Owned by Government

WASHINGTON, Aug. An operat-
ing department will be created soon by
the Shipping Board to operate all gov
ernment-owned merchant ships. The
board is casting about now for a suita-
BILE man TO head the department, and
hopes to secure the services Of one
of the country's foremost shipping ex-
perts. Several names are under con-
sideration
The head Of the new department will
be known as director OF operation, and
will have under him large staff. At
one time an operating corporation SINH
lar to the Emergency Fleet Corporation
was contemplated, but this plan has
been abandoned by the new board.
The operating department probably
will be put under a committee whose
membership would comprise two or
more members of the board and Rear
Admiral Caps, manager of the fleet
corporation.
The board still has under considera-
ton its plan for reduisitioning Ameri-
can ships now on the seas. An an
nouncement will be made as soon as
legal technieslities have been straight
ened out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Demand for Loan
Shows German Need
Switzerland Resisting Pressure
and Is Prepared to Meet
Teuton Aggression

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-Conhrma-
ton has reached the State Department
Of the report that Germany has de-
manded a loan in gold from Switzer-
land in return for coal. In official
circles here this is taken as added cor
6rmation Of the stories Of financial
difficulties in which Germany finds her
self at present.
Germany is in sad need Of gold to
meet the obligations which she has
incurred with those neutra!s Win
whom she can trade, for German paper
money is no longer in favor and the
value of the German marx is deprecl-
ating almost to the vanishing point.
Switzerland is resisting the demand,
and if it is pressed she is in far better
shape than Holland or the Scandlna-
Wan countries to meet either military
or economic aggression from Germany.
Under present conditions, Swltzsl-
land is dependent upon Germany for
her coal, but it is believed that the
Allies may be able TO meet her needs.
With the restoration to France Of the
mining region so long in German hands
the supplies of the Allies may be m
creased to such an extent that Switzer-
land can be supplied, in spite OF the
drain caused by urgent appeals from
Italy for fuel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Police Curb Subway Rush
Service Board Has Squad Sta.
toned at Chambers Street

A squad Of policemen will handle the
evening rush hour crowds in the future
at the Chambers Street subway sta
ton, under the Municipal Building. SO
many complaints, particularly from
women, Of unnecessary pushing and
jostling have been made recently TO
the Public Service Commission that
arrangements were made yesterday
for police assistance.
Last night policemen stationed at
the rraia openings forced the passen-
gers TO form in line. The difference in
ease OF loading and comfort to passen-
gers was particularly noticeable by
contrast with one or two train OPEN
ings where there were no policemen.
Several young men started their usual
football tactics. but had rude awsk-
ening Only one arrest was made, but
tho police have orders not 10 be so
!sUent in the future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Navy Will Build
Big Aircraft Plant
Secretary Daniels Orders
81, 900, 900 Factory Erect
ed in Philadelphia Yard

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.-Construc-
ton of an aircraft factory at the
League Island Navy Yard. Philadelphia.
to cost approximately $4,000, 900 and to
be completed in one hundred days, was
ordered to-day by Secretary Daniels.
The plant will employ 1000 workers
and will be capable Of producing 1000
small planes yearly.
'In view of the enormous expansion
Of the sirplane industry now being I'M
dertaken in the United States" said
the Secretary in announcing his de-
cision, "it was felt that il was neces-
sary TO increase the Navy Depart
ment's facilities along these lines, not
only TO enable it to supply part at
least Of it's own needs, but in order that
the private plants might be relieved of
the experimental development which
they have hitherto undertaken and turn
their whole attention to the maximum
production of approved types.
"The Navy Department has a small
flying field at the League Island Navy
Yard adjacent to the factory, and ex-
cellent facilities for hydroplanes, so
that it will be able to utilize this plant
to keep the navy in the forefront with
the latest developments in aircraft"
The navy's air programme is sepa-
rate undertaking from the great $780,
600 900 aircraft act. A large sum for
naval aircraft production is understood
to be still available from recent appro-
priations, and Mr.. Daniels has asked
Congress for additional funds for the
purpose, which he hopes will be sup
Piled by the time payment for the new
factory must be made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
4 American Filters
Escape IL Germans
Lufbery Forces One Enemy to
Earth With Propeller
Stopped

PARIS, Aug. IA patrol Of the La
fayetts Escadrille. composed Of Adju-
tant Lufbery, Lowell. Willis and Par
sons, engaged six German aviators six
miles within the German lines in Bel
GUM on Sunday. The air battle was
progressing favorably for the Amer
leans when ST. other German aviators
joined in, forcing the Americans to
withdraw, The quartet got away
without receiving bullet hole.
A German aviator, who had been at
tackled by Lufbery, was seen gliding
down with the propeller stopped. II is
believed bullet disabled his motor.
The weather has cleared, and the
members Of the Lafayette Escadrille
are anxious TO get into action again,
and it is probable their desires will be
gratified.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Sale of Honors
Disturbs Peers
Publicity for Contributions
by Recipients Urged to
End Scandal

LONDON, Aug. IA lively discus
sion arose in the House Of Lords to-
night on alleged scandals connected
with the distribution of honors. The
Earl of Selborne, calling attention to
the bestowal Of honors in return for
contributions TO party funds, moved
that hereafter the reasons for rewards
should be published, and the Premier,
in recommending recipients. should
satisfy the sovereign that no payment
or expectation of payment was asso-
ciated with the recommendation. The
House came to no vote on tie subject.
Earl Curzon, government leader in
the Housc of Lords, deprecated the
curse proposed on behalf of the gov
eminent as calculated TO deter wealthy
men from charitable contributions on
the fear that they would come In under
unworthy suspicious. supporters Of
the motion, including Baron Beresford
and Baron Charwood, urged the adop-.
tion of the American system Of auditing
and publishing party funds.
Baron Beresford said that large
portion of the money went not into
party funds, but into the pockets OF
those who offered the honOrs for sale.
He added that this war would be
famous for the large numbers OF
honors and awards bestowed upon peo-
pie who had failed dissstrous!y.
Earl Curzon admitted the gravity
and Importance of the subject, but
thought there was exaggeration. He
said that the number of cases of alleged
purchase bore such a small proportion
to the total as not to pollute the stream
seriously. Experience showed the de-
sire to found a family and confer dis
tinction on descendants was widespread
in democratic sections Of the COM
munity, and he considered that the
characterization of honors, as in recent
years, ought to be encouraged because
it was a great safeguard of public life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Miss Kaplan Dies in Egypt
Won British Praise for Work
in Jewish Refugee Camp

News of the death on August 3 of
Miss Rose Kaplan. head nurse of the
Jewish refugees camp in Alexandria,
Egypt, has been received by the Wom-
ems Zionist Organization, under whose
direction Miss Kaplan had been minis
tering in the Orient since January, 1913.
Miss Kaplan at first was in charge OF
the task of introducing hygienic condi-
tons in Jerusalem, operating from a
settlement furnished by Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathan Straus. After returning to this
country about two and a half years ago
for serious operation, she went to
Alexandria, where Jews who had been
ordered to leave Palestine had found
refuge under the protection of the
Anglo Egyptian authorities. Taking
charge Of the refugees camp there, her
work won the warmest commentator
Of the British military authorities.
Miss Kaplan was born in Petrograd
in 1867 and came to America twenty
FIVE years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
British Gain in Africa
Take German Positions on the
Indian Ocean Coast

LONDON, Aug, THE beginning Of
a forward movemnet in the Lindi area
on the Indian Ocean coast in South
eastern German East Africa Is de-
scribed in an Official statement issued
tonight. The offensive began on Au-
gust 2, when the Germans were driven
from their advanced positions on the
Mihubia stream, ten miles southwest
of Lindi.
On August 3 the enemy's main posi-
tons were assaulted in q frontal at
took by African troops, who made
some progress, but the turning move
nent intended 70 envelop the Ger
mans right flank encountered strongly
posted defenees, concealed In dense
bush. Severe fighting ensued, the en-
envy vigorously counter attacking, and
the British, Indian and African forces
fighting with great gallantry.
The action was indeeisive, tho losses
on both sides being considerable. The
British forces are enrenched on the
ground gained, the statement says, and
the advance will be resumed shortly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08

opinion in Germany to which an sp-
peal could be made If the essential
moderation Of the Allied purposes
should be declared,
But IL is by no means certain that
new and generous definition OF this
country's position would not be inter
preted ss sign of weakness due TO
the collapse Of Russia. and thus the
hands Of the German war party would
be strengthened. And it has been made
clear by recent developments that any
such definition by this country would
contribute TO the embarrassment OF the
Lloyd George government in England.
Nothing is more certain than that
the present intention Of the Admins
tration is 70 say nothing and wait for
It's opportunity, wait for "the proper
time" rs Senator Lewis put. II. Inc
real strength OF the demand for new
definition If war aims, broadly symPa-
thetic with the point Of view OF the
Russian and English radicals, and by
presumption with that OF the German
radicals. lies not in the present attltnde
of the government, but in the temper
Of large part of the country and IN
the influences which surround the
President himself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Slain Patrolman Honored
Woods Will Lead Cortege of
Negro Policeman Friday

Police Commissioner Woods and the
deputy commissioners will lead the fun
eral cortege Of Robert Holmes, the
negro patrolman who was killed by a
burglar early yesterday. The funeral,
at noon on Friday, will be one of the
most elaborate in the history of the
department.
The police band and two companies
of patrolmen will follow the heads of
the department, and after them will
come 1000 members of the negro lodges
OF Elks, with the 100-piece band of
Manhattan Lodge as, of which Holmes
was a member. The procession will
start from the Holmes home, at SO West
10th Street, and proceed to the Bethel
African Methodist Episcopal Church,
where services will be held.
Frank Wilson, a negro, was held by
Coroner Feinberg on a charge of homi-
eide. Witnesses pointed him out to de-
tectives as the man who shot Holmes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Kerensky' S Health
Worries Friends
Russian Premier Weakened by
Strain of Labors and Col
lapse Is Feared

LONDON, Aug. THE health Of
Alexander +. Kerensky, Russia's man
Of the hour, is a matter OF grave con-
eern 10 his friends and associates, az
eording 20 members OF an English del
sgstion which has just returned from
Petrograd. Premier Kerensky's health
was none too good when he took office
and the strain since has been not only
constant. but probably heavier thsE
any other statesman's In the work. 10
day
Illustrative OF his weakness, II IL SAID
that even during the fly..,wecks Of the
revolution every pss.,c speech he made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Kererssky Resigns His
Post as Minister of Marine

PETR0GRAD, Aug. Premier Re-
rsnsky has completed the formation OF
his new Cabinet. The official announce
ment of its composition contains sew
eral changes in the list of portfolios
made public yesterday, as follows:
Lieutenant Lebedeff is made Acting
Minister Of Marine. a post held up to
the present by Premier and Minister
Of War Kerensky.
Professor Bernatszky is appointed
Acting Minister Of Finance, port
folio that has been assumed by NJ.
Nekrasof in addition to the Vice-Pre-
miership.
NJ. Yefremoff, Minister Of Justice, is
transferred to the Ministry Of Public
Aid, replacing NJ. Astrotf, the Mayor OF
Moscow.
Professor Kokoshkin, a leader OF the
Constitutional Democrats, is appointed
State Controller, a position which had
been given to +. A. Golovine.
NJ. Yureneff is named Minister of
Public Works.
NJ. Zarudny takes the Office OF Min
lister Of Justice, vacated by M.
Yefremof.
NJ. Takhtamisheff. the Minister of
Communications, is not mentioned in
the new official list.
NJ. Savinkoff, the new Assistant Min
lister Of War, is we'll known revolu-
tionary leader. He already has done
much at the front on behalf of the
n
and fought theoretically against the
naturalization of the army. NJ.
Tseretelli, who served in two previous
Cabinets, refused to Join the new Cabi-
net on the ground that he wished to
devote his whole time in organizing
democracy, but ne promised the min
listers ais full support.
The government intends 70 create a
special department TO assume supreme
direction Of all matters pertaining TO
national defence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Say City Is Hard on Negro

The Peoples Political League, of los
West Thirtieth Street, criticised Mayor
Mitchel's administration for discrimi-
mating against negroes, sending its pro-
test to the Democratic Fusion Commit
tee Of 10. Negroes were paid less for
their work and were charged more for
their homes, it was said, than whites
who were their neighbors.
Mayor Mitchel's administration" the
document continues, "has been very I'M
kind to and hard on colored people.
Under Mayor Mitchers rule OF New
York City no colored man is allowed TO
have o dance hall license. Mayor Gay
nor treated colored people with fair
ness and justice, and by taking the
clubs from the police he saved the
heads of hundreds Of colorsd people
from being cracked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
French Officers Arrive
Will Teach Artillery Tech
niuue at Fort Sill

WASHINGTON, Aug. Five picked
French artillery officers have arrived at
the Fort Sill School of Fire to train
American artillery officers in the high
ly technical ordnance operations which
have developed in modern warfare
These officers include two who have
had thorough experience in the hand
ling of creeping barrage," and the
other three have commanded brigades
of the famous French 75's.
The length of the stay Of the French
experts depends largely on the need
for them in this country. Other expert
French officers are expected TO instruct
American officers in other new branches
Of warfare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
No Paci6st Passports
u. S. Policy Regarding Social
lists Conference UNCHANGED

WASHINGTON, Aug. Secretary of
State Lansing asserted to-day that the
government had not changed its policy
of Withholding passports from social
lists and others who may desire TO leave
America to attend international meet
ings for n discussion Of peace aims and
terms.
Unless, therefore. American social
lists who may already be in Europe are
delegated to participate in the Stock
holm international Socialist confer
ence, to be held September 9. the
United States will not be represented.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Agents of Autocracy Lived
Hard Lives, Secret
Records Show
Many Now in Jail
Revolutionary Government to
Publish "History of Espio-
mage Under Nicholas III
fcnrnnnndsnea o, The Associated Preesl


PETROGRAD, July 10.-Thirty-three
long lists of spies, informers and
agents provocateurs in ex-Emperor
Nicholas's pay have been published by
the Commission for Securing the New
system Of Government appointed oy
the Provisional Government immediate
" after the revolution. Fifty more
lists may be expected. The total num-
Der of these secret legionaries OF
autocracy is expected to reach so'ooo'
Those whose guilt is beyond DOUBT
have been put in Jail, but it Is not ye.
settled whether they will be tried ana
punished or merely kept In jail until
all peril of reaetionary counter reVo'
luton has passed.
The commissions reports depict pre-
cisely the same system OF espionage
and state provocation TO crime as
fourished in Turkey under Apau'
Hamid II. The distinction is tna'
Abdul Hamid ran his spy and provo
cation system directly from the fiidiz
Kiosk. whereas Nicholas intrusted MS
system to the notorious "Okhrahhoe
OtdIelenie." or Security Department
which occupied big building IN tne
Basil Ostrox district.
Secret Papers Seized
The frs. act Of the triumphant rev.
ohitionaries was to seize the security
Denarment's secret papers. Many OF
these were burned in bonfires outside
the building. The more precious doe
uments, especially those relating 10
the state organization of crime haa
been kept in safes, and they escaped
destruction. The revolutionaries Also
ssized tens of thousands Of secret rec
ords in the departments provincial or
fees. and from these, backed by con-
fessions Of imprisoned spies, are oeing
compiled the lists. The lists VIII be
followed by a fve-volume official His
tory Of Espionage Under Nicholas H.
As revealed by these inquiries
autocracy's spies and informers were
much less picturesque and romantic
than they appear in the typical M
hilist novel" Most Of them belonged 10
the more intelligent working class or
to the minor bourgeoisie. They were
paid badly, the average wage for or
ganizing political crime or betraylng
accomplices being $40 a month. Inc
spies were usually instructed to be-
como members of secret revolutionary
or Terrorist organizations, among these
being the Social Democratic party, the
Social Revolutionaries with their
"Fighting Committee" the Populist
Socialists ard the Maximalists. On
nearly every newspaper was at least
one spy. The spies took part in COM
mittee meetings, melted to breach OF
the political repression laws or to
actual crime, and kept the Security
Department we'll informed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Radicals Seek Only
A Lasting Peace

One obstacle 20 peace which was
raised yesterday by a member OF the
Cabinet who has been from the outset a
strong war supporter is the difficulty
of Germany's furnishing any guaran-
tees that this war would not be re-
heated in generation or less II some
change were made in the country's
aims in this war. And it is hard to
anpeal TO radicals with a policy which
fails to assure lasting peace. Inc
fnynisbes the only possible guarantee.
A popular government in Germany
would end wars for dynastic purposes.
And a popular government is not not mil mn
taristic in its inclinations.. The raul-
cai movement is confronted here by.
real diHiculty, an emphatic and pnmi is
tstable definition OF the Presidents
position, which will be hard TO mar
monte with its aims; ,,,;.h
Rut il is a powerful movement, with
access to the Presidents ear, we are
only beginning to hear from H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Meet To-day to Standardize
Airplane Parts for Allies

An international committee, whose
object is 20 standardize the metal parts
Of aeroplanes, so as to facilitate pro-
duction on a large scale, will hold a
meeting to-day In New York. The
United States, France, Italy, Great Brit
ain and Canada have representatives
on the committee.
Frank G. Difin, formerly Of the Erie
Speciality Company, of Erie, Penn. is
the representative of this country, He
resigned from the speciality company
TO take charge Of the standardixing Of
aircrafe metals and metal parts for
the army air service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Bohemian Liberal Cheered
DR.. Charles Kramer, Back
From Prison, a National Hero

The Slav Press Bureau Of this city
yesterday received the following cable
dispatch from Paris:
DR.. Charles Kramer the imprisoned
Bohemia. lie was greeted by the
Emperor Charles, finally has been set
free. His return from the Moellers-
dorf prison, in Lower Austria, grew
into a continuous ovation as he reached
Bohemia. He was greeted by the
Czechs like u great national hero.
Thousands of people focked to the
stations through which his train passed.
They came with flags and music, and
innumerable speeches Of welcome were
made. In response, Kramer declared
that this is time when not only words
but deeds are necessary. Every Czech
must sacrifice his comfort and con-
venience and even his life, il need be,
for the Liberation Bohemia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Taft Ill in Kansas
Stomach Trouble Keeps Ex-
President in Hotel

CLAY CENTRE, Kan, Aug. THE
condition Of william II. Taft, who be.
came i'll here last night, was an
nounced by his physicians late to-day
as improved, but 1t was uncertain
whether the former President would be
able TO resume his speaking tour at
Lincoln, Neb., tomorrow. Mr. Taft
was stricken suddenly last night with
stomach trouble.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08

was followed by period Of faintness.
His friends say that only his ire
mendous will power and nervous energy
have kept him going so long.
Those VINO have seen the brilliant
Russian leader in the last few weeks
describe his face as being haggard and
drawn, his figure emaciated, his voice
still strong and vibrant, but his speech
marred by frequent coughing, and his
eyes brilliant, hut not with the brill
lance Of rudy health.
"If Kerensky can only hold out" Is
the phrase more and more frequently
heard among his friends and admirers.