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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Gompers Urges
French to Join in
Labor Conference
Says Experience of All
Workers Abroad Are
Needed by America

Washington, April "a A message Of
greeting TO organized labor IN france
urging that representatives OF tha'
country be present al the international
war conference of labor men soon "a
be held here, was to-day sent by sam
uel Gompers, president OF the Amer
can Federation Of Labor and chairman
Of tho labor committee Of the ADVISORS
Board Of the Council OF National De
fence. IT points out that no reply has
been received from France 10 the II
vitation TO send delegates to the cor
ference.
There will he representative labor
men from England. Cuba, Mexico, Can
ada and the United States the mes
sage said. We need here the advice
resulting from the experience Of tht
workers Of both France and England
as result Of the war.
"In addition, one can scarcely realiz'
the influence Of such conferenc
upon the minds of the people of Rus
sia. i'm the present unsettled condition.
in that country. And it is not amir
also to have in mind the influence such
a conference would have upon the
minds of the great masses of Germany
Hence. it is obvious how important thu
situation is for France to have at least
two leaders Of the French trade union
movement in this international con
ference.
an the present awful conflict thc
brutal wrong Of a var for despotlc ae
pression is seen at its worst. tn,
Kaiser has been logical; he has carried
out without mercy the doctrine NJ
devastation. he has gone TO incredible
lengths Of murder, rapine. ruin anC
violation Of all civilized law and Gus
toms. 1t is the unavoidable duty o.
nations standing for social consclenc:l
and honor to destroy this despoti'
monaco TO mankind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Joffre Busy on Shipboard
Working Out War Plan for y. S

Chicago. and proceeded 20 New YORK ny
way Of Niagara Falls.
81 looked forward with extraordinary
interest TO the experiences J am nkeiy
to have in America said Marshal
JofTre to the staff correspondent "i
The Associated Press who accom-
panied the French mission. First OF
all ! shall meet your President, whom
VIC have learned 10 look upon as one
Of the greatest statesmen Of our time
great in his gifts Of leadership. m
his practical everyday wisdom, and IN
his vision OF what the future ought
and may be.
Wants 10 Meet /. :. Army Men
81 want 10 meet the counscllors whom
the President has called about hlm'
YOUR military men, now my comradc'
in arms, and to renew my acquaintance
with American people. The impress
sions OF the month | spent in Americ
are still fresh, but want 70 refresh
them. add to them. compare what J sa"
then with the charges that have taken
place in the long Interval ] have no
and then thought Of the advantage q
myself Of another visit TO the unlte1
States. but busy years i'm Africa and
in France have never allowed me =.
take so long vacation. Now, fort L.
nately for me, This official mission
gives me the opportunity
The Marquis dc Chambrun. who
sometimes has been said to be as much
ar American as a Frenchman, also IS no
stranger TO America.
"Thc ties which connect me with
America" said the Marquis. "ar" not
only historical, but also they arc per-
sonsl ties, particularly dear TO No
They 60 far into tho past My father
was sent to the United States by u
Drouyn de Lhuys, Minister of Foreign
Affairs. TO 20 with President Lincoln
on his last trip to the South after the
fall of Richmond. The many years
passed in America. rather long ago as
a child. or more recently, have strength
ened my love and admiration for thu
United States It will be great homo
and at the same time of great interes
TO me to meet President Wilson, whom
know only from his works"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

i'm the French Red Cross during the
battles Of the Marine and Nerdun.
He is no relation Of Major Alfred
Drevfuss. and comes TO America as the
physician Of the commission, and 10
confer with American Red Cross Off
Gals regarding the best means TO unite
the two Red Cross societies IN the
event of the United States sending an
cxpeditionary force 10 France.
Members Of the French commission
in addition to those previously an
nourced by the French Embassy are
Lieutenant Alfred J. A. Lindeboom.
Minister Of Marine, specialist in sea
transport. and Captain George +.
simon. aide-de-camp TO Admiral Coche-
pratt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
$500, 900, Loan
Needed by Russia

Washington. April PA statement
Of the financial condition of the Rus
sian government was received in Wash
ington to-day through a diplomatic
an announcement BY the Provisional
Government to the effect that it would
fulfil all the obligations of the former
government, which include the out
standing currency.
The total outstanding currency Of
Russia is 10,25O, 100000 rubles ($5,214,.
$50. OO0). against which the Provisional
Government, according to the Minister
of Finance. is keeping a gold reserve o.
81 per cent. AT the beginning OF the
war specie payment was suspended. ITS
payment being guaranteed by all the es-
tate of the government.
The Finance Minister stated that the
Provisional Government is authorized
IN increase the outstanding issue Of
currency. but that its policy is to re-
strict such issues into the narrowest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Leaders of France
Make Up Commission

The majority Of thc mon DO the
French commission which arrived yes
.crday arc exceptionally well known IN
their own country. while two at least
arc familiar visitors 20 tho United
states.
General Jorrc and VI. Niviani Of
course. arc known.
Tho Marcus dc Chambrun. member
of the Chamber Of Deputies, IS a droc'
descendant or Marquis de Lafayette.
Uc was born ip Paris on june
H. 1855. and after studying lsw ne
entered politics. and was I'm 1928 electeo
Deputy for The Department OF Lczerc'
which he has represented ever sine.
lie centred ms interests on foreign al
fairs and has become a notable author
ity i'm that line. One of his chlef IN
torcsts rs the cultivation OF scheme
az intercourse between the Parlaments
Cf various countries
Marquis ChamDrun is son OF me
MARQUIS dc Chambrun, who was iega
gdviscr for many years OF the frencn
Legation m Washington He spent hiS
vontb here. and married Miss Riyes
NicholaS. granddaughter Of Bellamy
Storer. ouctimc member of Congress
gnd Ambassador 90 Vienna I'm Roose-
volts Administration. His brother,
Comic Aldehcrt dc Chsmbrun, was for
morlv military attacht iu Washington,
snd married "a sister o. Representative
Nicholas LonCworth Another brother.
Comtc Charles dc Chambrun. for six
,oars Was secretary Of the embassy IN
Washington and is now first secretary
Of the French Embassy m Petrograd.
W. Hoyclacquc. Inspector Of Public
Instruction. 3, we'll known ln educa-
tional circles M America. lie is "a
Gradual of the highest French uni
VGrsity. and IS q great admirer OF
American institutions. particularly OF
the public school system. lie has paid
more than dozen visits TO the United
States. the last only year ago.
N. Jacques Simon for many years has
occupied the post Of Inspector OF FL
uanccs. which. uCSt 20 Minister Of the
Treasury. is the most important APP
pointmeut boo the French financial
world. I'm addition 80 being ono Of the
directors Of the Bank Of France. he is
particularly well known FOR service un-
der Alexandra EIbot and his work in
She first two French War loans. each Of
which was oyCr-ubscribcd more than
thirty times.
The French navy is represented by
Admiral Cochcprat. who distinguished
himself at Madagascar and AlgierS.
Since the war bc has been iu command
Of ono of the most important squad
lOue Of battlcshlp> cOordinating in
maintaining the freedom Of the seas.
when the name Of Major Dreyfuss"
first appeared among these names Of
those On the French commission IL was
thought that t might refer 10 Major
Alfred Dreyfuss. whose celebrated case
stirred the French Republic more than
twenty years ago.
1t has been learned. however that
the major Drcyfuss" refers TO a0
army surgeon well known for his work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

An Atlantic Port. April %. General
JoFrc's fellow members in the French
mission had an opportunity during this
VOYAGE 20 come into intimate contact
with him. Although social in his atti-
tudo. JofTrc is silent man by habit
Ho Joined i'm the conversation at table
by occasionally telling anecdotes Of
the battle front. Sometimes he would
uncxpcctcdlt utter a judgment on an
important phase of the military situa-
tion i'm Europe.
The marshal has been known TO ils-
ton in silence for five hours TO gen
erals exposition Of situation. a
paper will be submitted to HIM. JIG
will read it without remark, lay IT
upon the table, take it up the next day
strike out. reduce the remainder to an
admirable condensation. Thus, his or
ders on the battle Of the Marine do not
make altogether four typewriter pages
Jofrc kept his small staff very busy
on the ship working on documents hav-
ing to do with his presentation in
Washington Of aspects Of the military
situation. Neither he nor MS staf have
been taking holiday.
Prepared to Advise Wilson
The marshal is prepared, II President
Wilson should ask. TO lay before MN
the exact military situation. lie Will
if requested. indicate what, IN his Judg-
ment. America might do.
JofFre has been in America before: 1t
was twenty-nine years ago while on his
way home on leave from service IN the
colonies. He arrived in San Francisco
on ship which. while entering the
harbor. struck and sank another.
at was then | was interviewed for
the first time By American reporters,
said the marshal in relating 1t. They
called me Colonel" lie looked about
San Francisco three or four days
travelled eastward, stopping two days
at Salt Lake City and four or five at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

doomed. and the liberty loving people
Of Germany would soon be freed, rs the
Russians had been frced, and that gov
crnmenc By consent would be cstao-
lishcd throughout the earth.
The audience arose, shouting It's ap-
prova Of the sentiments expressed by
the ambassador, while Professor Miilu-
kofT reached in front Of Baron Rosen,
tho presiding officer, and grasped the
ambassadors hand. Then, in an ad--
dress. Professor Miliukof confirmed
the words Of Mr.. Francis that Russia
was not dreaming of peace.
president Wilson thought once,
said Professor Miliukof, that the
peace of the world could be gained
without victory. Now, by declara,
tion of war. he shows he is convinced
of the contrary. Americas entry into
the war at this time is more than a
coincidence is an omen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
White Plague Alarms
France, Says DR.. Biggs
Finds Ii Prevalent Among
Persons Sent Back from
German Camps

Dr. Hermann NJ. Biggs. State Health
Commissioner, who recently returned
from France, described the ravages Of
tuberculosis in that country last night
10 the graduating class Of nurses at
Bellevue Hospital. Since February,
1916, he said. 10000 men had been
discharged from the French army be-
cause of the disease.
1t was particularly prevalent, he said,
among persons from forty-hre to fifty
years Of age who were sent back from
German detention camps. He told Of
ono batch Of twenty-eight returned
prisoners OF whom twenty-seven died
from consumption within thirty-six
hours The prevalence o. the disease
throughout the country mad reached an
alarming state, he said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

War first proposed TO his fellow men,
bcrs of the Cabinet that an eXtraordi-
nary mission should be sent 10 America
his idea received almost instant &C
The feeling IN the govern
ment was that the appreciation OF the
French people for American coopera-
fiou ourht to b. made evident by send
ing some great Frenchmen to Wash
ington to say so personally to the
President. The French ministry also
thought chat definite results might
emerge from joint examination OF the
Larger aspects Of the world situation.
II such ar examination brought mu-
,uoI clcarness Of view and understand
ING the advantages 10 both govern
mcrts might be immediate. The mis-
Ion was not 10 be instructed to urge
ANYTHING upon the American govern
mont. but rather to place it's experience
and information at the disposal OF the
President and to arrive at results IN
consultation.
The mission TO Washington having
been determined in principle, the ques-
ton was to select the men.
81 would like to go myself SAID NJ.
Eibot to his colleagues. only 1t would
be- imprudcnt for me to leave the gov
eminent for "A month. II 1t were for a
week or ten days ! might do it,
The choice fell on VI. Vivian. the
member ranking next to VI. Ribot IN the
Cabinet and its vice president. NJ
Ribot. acting with the authority Of the
Cabinet. then called on Marshal Johre,
who reflected for some time.
As president Of the superior council
49, ho - tho highest military ad
user Of the government. lie hesitated
about leaving France at this tune but
agreed to do so, and within a week had
made his arrangements.
Such is the confidence of the French
Cabinet in VI. Nivianl that they gave
him no written instructions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

over the task ahead Of them. The
amount of work to be done has proved
a surprise to the British officials, as
American administrative officers in all
departments have requested informa-
ton that will require time to assemble
for submission
In sense the British will present
not so much their own particular stu
alton. as that of the whole Entente
Alliance. The Allied interests in all
lines have been so generally pooled
that il has been found impossible to
deal in the affairs Of one nation alone.
England, for example, has very largely
supplied some Of her allies with both
finance and shipping, and IL is impos-
sible 10 90 into her financial or ship
ping situation without examining their
reflex on the other cooperating ma
tiOns.
Tomorrow is expected to be devoted
largely to greeting the French commits
siOners, who are due at 1890 p. m. Nj
BalfOur, after a morning at his ONCE
finishing the coordinating of the work,
expects 70 be on hand 20 welcome the
French leaders and to leave the rest Of
his day largely at their disposal
Invitations have been received from
all parts Of the country asking Mr.
Balfour or other members Of the con-
mission TO visit them. but at pres Mt
the British officers do not intend to
take any time away from the capital.
Mr.. Balfour, deeply appreciative Of the
welcome. is nevertheless so complete
ly the directing head Of the commis-
sion, that il might seriously cripple
his conferences with the government
here if he left town.
Mr. Balfour took luncheon to-day
with Henry White. former Ambassador
to France and an acquaintance %
many years standing, and passed he
afternoon making and receiving OH
cial calls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

LATER. There was no saluung, INC 10. loi -. /,
rnalitv Of firing salvos OF guns ha''''@
been dispensed with by agreement -
eve are saving our powder TOT ''g
Germans" remarked the commando ''
the French ship. -i
All Of the comm ssloners 'e'u' nv
Admiral Nsyo's call later in inc mo- I. "a
INC Then they lunchcd on poai"
H. own vessel. finishing just IN tune
a. receive Ambassador Jusserand' VI
;or General scott. Chief OF stat Of the
Army. Assistant Secretary OF STATE
enc Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
Frsnklin Roosevelt and several other
officials. who arrived from "@Sn'"s
ton on board the NayfowcL
French Chiefs in Conference
Tpon MS arrival Ambassador JUS
rand went into conference with NJ.
l-iviani and the leading members OF the
,,sssion Two hours later VI. NiNlanl'
Marshal Jofrc. Admiral 'hochepIaI
40 naval commemorative. the Marquis
5c Chambrun. Vt. Hovelsque. coun-
.ellor. and Joseph Simon. OF the Mn
tst,, Of Finance. went on board the
American vessel with Ambassador Jus
.erand and thr American oihciaIS anu
remained .hcrc until their departure
for Washington.
The technical advisers and stan Off
,crs Of tho mission came ashore la'e
today from tho French ship to Speno
;hc night AZ hotel They VIII leave
for Washington tomorrow morning.
Tho mission viii place itself al tee
disposal of tho President during inc
entire period Of its visit 10 TINS couh-
trv. n he desires ITS members 70 re-
main in Washington for continuous
conference they Viii do so. They have
received invitations 10 visit many cities
in the last and the West. however
and they may take several trips. pro
yidcd they arc not needed IN Washing
Cow an fhr fIrrC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Cheer
u. S. Ambassador
For War Appeal
Francis Warmly Received at
Big Demonstration at
Petrograd

Petrograd, April % (delayed).-Pro-
fessor Paul n. Milukoff, Minister Of
Foreign Affairs, and David R. Francis,
the American Ambassador. clasped
bands on the platform of Alexander
Hall in the City Duma tonight while
an immense crowd stood ami applaud
cd. II was the first public demonstra-
ton of the new friendship of Russia
growing out of Americas entry into
the war.
The meeting was arranged by the
Society for Promoting Friendly Rels-
tons Between Russia and the United
States. Mr.. Francis had just concluded
his address. in which he declared that
Russia was not thinking OF separate
peace, that militarism in Prussia was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Balfour Meets
Cabinet Officials
At Big Reception
Lansing Entertains for the
British Commissioners
at Capital

Washington. April p A reception
gwen AT the Pan -American Building to-
night by Score AIRY Lansing in honor
Of Foreign Minister Balfour brought 70
a close the series Of official entertain
mcnts marking the welcome Of Great
Britsin's war commission 10 the United
States. President Wilson and all the Cab
met officers attended. while members Of
Congress and scores Of the higher Off
eisls Of the government came TO meet
the distinguished foreigners.
Informal conferences have been held
during the last two days. and some Of
the serious business for which the
visitors crossed the Atlantic has been
taken Up. but the formal discussion OF
the part the United States may play in
the war against Germany will begin
only with the arrival tomorrow Of the
French commission.
The British representatives desire to
work in the closest harmony with the
French, consequently most Of the great
questions TO be discussed await the
coming OF former Premier Vivian,
Marshal Jolre and their associates.
Before the reception tonight the
diplomatic members OF the British
commission were entertained AZ dinner
by Secretary Lansing, the military off o
GERS By Secretary Baker. the naval
officers By Secretary Daniels and the
fnsnciers by Secretary McAdoo
Important Conferences Held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Steamer, A6re, Sends S OS

San Francisco, April 24.-The st,,n.
or Coronado. a passenger csrry,s
wooden vessel. is afre Of the Cslifof
MIA coast. according TO an IS 0 s.
message picked up at a radio station
here tonight.
The Coronado was en- route from
Gray's Harbor, Wash, to Los Angelo,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

Washington. April % Lieutenant
General Bridges. a member Of the Brit
ish commission. declared here to-day IN
talk with newspaper correspondents
that the British democracy had become
almost fanatical" over universal mill
tary service. The volunteer system.
under which the empire entered the
war. General Bridges said, has cost the
lives of the most valuable citizens
crippled industrial mobilization and
immeasurably set back England's ef-
forts in the war
War" said General Bridges, sis no
longer war OF expeditions, but is a
case Of nation against nation. Men,
women and children are equally drawn
into It's vortex. the women and children
being forced into industry and fed on
half rations il order 10 supply the men
at the front. War has become an i'm
mensely democratic business and needs
the full efTort of every member of the
community. directed along the lines
most necessary to be served"
General Bridges, while unwilling TO
be drawn into discussion Of specific
American questions. talked mos: freely
Of the difficulties which had beset Eng
land when at the beginning of the war
size converted herself from peace to
q war basis and began the immense in
crease Of her army from small force
70 one of the largest in Europe.
Best Blood Sacrificed
"The source Of our greatest diff
Guilty." said General Bridges. was the
sending 10 Europe of practically our
whole trained army as an eXpedltionary
force. TINS robbed US of all training
officers for our new armies. and II was
only through returned wounded officers
and the withdrawal Of others that we
were able 20 build the skeleton for our
new forces.
As the same time We allowed most
OF our better class youths university
men in many cases-to enter the ranks,
which witndrew them from the officers
class and placed that responsibility on
far less we'll equipped persons. The
wastage Of the best blood OF the nation
was enormous.
at ia my opinion that n it had not
been for Kitchener immense person
atty we should have had ""nscrint ION
within a few months Rob
erts's proposal FOR o.. cr'lce
had been enforced shou have
saved enormously. n,t a1.y IN sven but
in industrial efficiency. The great ma
joritS OF army officers would have done
anything TO have gotten rid Of the vol
untcer system with which the country
was AZ first saddled.'
General Bridges estimated eight
months "a the necessary time 20 train
division. individual recruits. how
ever, may be made az to 20 to the front
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25

POSSIBLE limits. lie declared he womb
make every effort to keep the gold p.
serve against such currency up 70 q
Der cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-25
Important Conferences Held

Mr. Balfour and his assistants held
important conferences during the day
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-03

con" declare they know that they may
count upon not less than thirty.eight
OF the fOrty.two who take the places
of the others being with them.
Twenty of the thirty.two members
who voted against the resolution be.
fore were reelected to the house,
which, opponents of the plan say, Is
better showing than the other side
made.
Sixteen of the seventeen whose
names do not appear on the roll call
were reelected, and It is reasonable
to suppose that most Of them will
dodge the issue again and be absent
when the vote is taken in the next
house.
1t is then necessary for the pro.
moters of a convention to get their
strength from the new members. This
they say they can do and they have
hopes of winning over some Of the
thirty.two who voted against them in
the last session.
No pledges have been exacted from
the members this year, according to
report. George Il. Cole, Shelby NJ
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-03
FOR L. 5. SENATOR

Albert ]. Hopkins of Aurora, for.
mer United States senator, with a
good record, is in the field for cleo.
ton to the Senate next year.
other candidates on the Republi-
can side, talked of are:
Medill Mccormick,
William II. Stead,
William Hale Thompson,
b. M. Chipperfield,
Fred w. Upham.
A senatorial race in 1918 in Illinois
is bound to bring the old G.. o. p.
and progressive fight to the fore
again. Recent developments in the
east, where efforts have been made to
replace William II. Wilcox as chair
man of the Republican national COM
mittee, and George w. Perkins activ-
ity indicate an inclination on the part
of certain bull moose to split things
up again. Harold Ickes and Raymond
Robins have been laying their lines
quietly here, and while Roosevelt
might personally like to see McCor.
mick get the toga it is believed that
Ickes and Robins would not.