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Special psspafch TO TIE sux


WASHINGTON. Aug 2i.---Coincident
with reports that confidential military
advices OF the most pressing character
nad come from Petrograd, 1t was
learned to-day that Recommendation had
oeen made to the Government from an
omciaI source here that Col. Roosevelt
ana an American expeditionary force
be sent to Russia.
The recommendation, which assumed
added importance in some circles be-
cause or the wNvering morale Of the
nuss,an military establishment, comes
from the Administrations inner circles
OF advisers on military and naval prob
lens.
No definite statement 10 made a. to
whether Col. Roosevelt would accept duty
IN Russia, but the Colonel's expressed
Willingness to serve in "any Constructive
military capacity" Ia taken as evidence
that he would undertake any work of
this character assigned to him. The
number Of American troops spoken of
approximates 100000. They would be
OF the regular military establishment
and not volunteers. and Col. Roosevelt's
connection with this force probably
would come from special appointment
by the President in naming Roosevelt
for q commission.
1t is believed here that the hard
ships which the Root commission pic
tured for an American expeditionary
force might prove only an added In.
centive to the Colonel. As for the moral
effect-which Is recognized a. Of vital
importance-it 10 contended that Ameri-
can troops with Col Roosevelt might
prove a trump card from tho military
and diplomatic viewpoint at this criti-
cal time
1t is impossible to ascertain authori.
tatively how the suggestion il being
received by the Government. It Is known
only that 1t has been made and Is being
considered. There were intimations
to-day that the Russian Government had
asked for troops from the United States,
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ROOSEVELT AND 100, 600 MEN
MAY GO TO SAVE RUSSIA
Petrograd Asks Aid and Wilson's Advisers Urge Expe
dltionary Force-Colonel Likely to Be Given
Commission by President.

but these could not be confirmed. as Sec
retary Lansing declined all comment
excepting to say that the advices he
received were ''confidentiaw and moth
ing would be said at this time"
That Russia is now seriously threat
ened from q military standpoint and
that the German plan Of attempting to
prevent the new Russian Government
from establishing control OF the coun-
try threatens to succeed Is generally
admitted.
Elihu Root. who headed the American
mission TO Russia, said on his return
that the one great danger for Russia
was that Germany might "overwhelm''
the new Government by . new aggres-
sive military campaign. Apparently
Germany 10 following or attemptiny to
follow precisely this policy.
Having failed to make . separate
peace. Germany now seems bent on
striking down Russia's military strength
sufficiently to give the Teutons a grip
on the country In tho same practical
way that was followed in Belgium and
Poland.
1t 10 because Of the vital importance
Of preventing disintegration Of Russia's
vast military machine that men like
Secretary Lansing have not abandoned
the idea Of sending American troops to
tho Russian front. despite the outline of
difficulties which the Root mission
brought back.
One OF the important questions which
Mr.. Root considered on his trip to
Russia was whether 1t would be practi-
cal and advantageous to send American
troops. President Wilson has had the
idea that this might be . beneficial move
to make. and the prime reason which
governed his conviction was that the
moral effect might work wonders
throughout the Russian military regime.
otter Mr.. Root made his report to the
President the practical difficulties some-
what outweished the moral effect Of q
small American force, but 1t was made
very clear at the State Department that
the idea had NOT hAen Abandoned
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BRITISH IN NEW AIR RAIDS.

LONDON, Aug. 2l.---Another Of the
series Of aerial raids over Belgium which
have been made Mt frequent intervals
for some time was carried out on Sun
day night. The following report was
made to-day by the Admiralty:
eat about midnight August 1890 the
Royal Naval Air Service dropped many
tons Of bombs on the Niddelkerke dump
and the Brugeoise works. All the ma
chimes returned safely"
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FRENCH SMASH
TEUTON RALLIES
NEAR YERDUN
Repulse Counter Thrusts at
AvOcOurt Wood and
Mort HOmme.
AMERICANS ARE LAUDED
Airmen Smothered German
Filters and Prevented
Observations.
ARE LAUDED
Pershing Present
at Xerdun Battle

S0sctai Cebis Despafch to Tan SuS.
paris, Aug. 21.-Gen. Pershing
and several Of his stan and
other officers were present to-
day ut the new battle Of Verdun,
where they saw tremendous fight
ing in the most modern style.
It was the first opportunity the
American officers had had to OBJ
serve the French army In action
and to many of them It was their
baptism Of fire. Gen. Pershing
himself had seen the British in
battle.
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HERBERT PARSONS A MAJOR.
Gets Comm ission in Aviation Corps
Leaves soon for France.

ALBANY, Aug 21.-Herbert Parsons
New York lawyer and member OF the
executive committee Of the Republican
National Committee, has accepted a com
mission as Major In the Aviation Corps
and will leave soon for France, accord
ing to an announcement made at suf-
frage headquarters to-day.
Mr.. Parsons was TO have been one
Of the speakers at the State convention
In Saratoga August 20 and so.
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AMERICAS AID WORTHLESS.
"Cologne Gasette" Says Coming
Winter Can Prove This.

AMSTERDAM. Aug 21.-The Cologne
Gazette. a copy OF which has been re-
ceived here. says in an editorial that the
peace proposal Of Pope Benedict has met
with blunt rejection in Washington.
"The enemy's bluff does not frighten
U.S." says the newspaper. IF we hold
out one more winter then the worthless
ness OF American assistance will be
patent to all and nothing will remain
for the enemy Governments but to admit
to their befooled peoples that they have
lost the game"
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BRITISH ANSWER POPE.
Peace to Receive Serious and
Benevolent Confederation.

RoMr, Aug. 2l.-The reply of the
British Government TO the peace note
Of Pope Benedict was handed to Cardi-
nal Gasparri, the Papal Secretary OF
State, by the British Minister on Mon
day The reply rays that the Pope's
note will be examined In benevolent
and serious spirit.
Cardinal Gasparri expressed to the
British Minister the hope that the bel
liEerents would give approval to four
fundamental propositions in the papal
note, similar ideas having already been
set forth by responsible Ministers Of
Great Britain. Russia, France, Germany
and Austria. while President Wilson's
peace message. In the opinion of the
Cardinal, implied almost the whole Of
tho Popes programme.
It having been asserted in the press
that tho Pope was urged to work for
peace by Empress Zita' Of Austria-Hun-
gary, the Vatican states that the pom
tiff has no personal acquaintance with
tho Empress and has never received
any communication from her on any
subject.
TIt has been reported on several oc-
casions that the Austrian Empress. who
was born in tho italian province Of
Luoa, has been working assiduously
for peace.
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NEW WHITE HOUSE PICKETs.
"suns" Will Go On Duty Asain To-
morrow.
Special DespatcA to TEE Sps.

WAsHINoroN, Aug. 21.-"s1fr' picket
ing of the White House will he resumed
Thursday. Headquarters OF the National
woman's party so announced to-day.
Should any of the pickets be arrested,
their cases will be fought out in the
courts.
Matthew e. O'Brien has been retained
~ counsel. Tho cases of tho pickets at
OocoQuan will not be appealed.
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CuBAs PRIZES GIVEN TO q. 8.
Ssisea German Ships Turned Owe,
to This .Goverument,

HAVANA, Aug. 3I.--At the Presidential
Palace to-day In the presence Of Gen.
Marti. Secretary of War and Navy. and
william e. Gonzales, United States Min.
lister to Cuba. President Menocal signed
Q decree transferring to the United
States Government four large German
stsamships. the Bavaria. Oiivant, Adei-
held and Constantia. of an aggregate
tonnage Of approximately 10000 tons,
which were seized AZ prises Of war by
the Cuban Government on the day this
country declared war against Germany
Minister Gonzales will take possession
Of the ships tomorrow.
when asked the amount the United
states government was paying for these
shipaAhs ssolisd; ABSOLUTELY nsthiaG"
The sun., 1917-08-22
SUN APPEASES
SMOKE HUNGER
U. s. Boys in France Ratified q
Pack Of Cigarettes for $6
Gift Arrives.
sssesel cee,. Dsspe.eA to Tn. sux.

PARIS. Aug. 2l.-When an American
motor truck rumbied to-day into the
tiny village 'somewhere in France" oc-
cupied by the American army and the
chauffeur shouted Here's rationsr no
response came from the youths In khaki
who were sprawlei about. disconsolatS
and Indifferent Not a soul moved.
Say" added the driver quixxically.
Here's tobacco
Had a German airplane dropped a
bomb on the village the effect would
have been the same. All lassitude dis
appeared instantly. Whoops of to
bacco!" from the galvanized group at
the roadside brought a swarm Of men
in the olive drab OF the infantry and
the gray green Of the marines, for both
are Quartered there.
The truck was surrounded In the
twnkiing Of an eye and twenty-one
large packages, 10.500 American ciga-
rettes. were handed out and soon every
body was pufiing contentedly. This dis
tribution. the very latest Of THE Suns
first shipment to reach tho camp, came
as q godsend to this particular lot Of
men. who had used up two days before
tho last Of the nrst delivery and had
been smoking French cigarettes or Koing
without. which amounts to the same
thing for Americans.
Guarded BY Armed sentry.
The last Of the precious packages had
lain In the Quartermaster's depot wait
ing for an opportunity to deliver them.
They were under guard Of an armed
sentry day and night. "The men are
SO Grassy for American smokes" said
the officer In charge. that l take no
chances"
SAY. Mister. is this THE Suns
tobacco?" asked q tall corporal Of the
correspondent Told that it was, he
said: Tell THE SUN and the people
that put up the money that the boys
are tickled to death. The first lot was
taste Of heaven; when they were gone
1t was like the other place all right"
Down the road came another lot Of men
garbed in blue and shorter and stockier
wait and see the fun when the French
get wise." said the corporal. Then he
shouted; "Allex. tabac American -
With cries and gestures the Frenchmen
ran up and eagerly took the cigarettes
offered to them. The men said the
poilus now like the American better
POilus Are Astonished.
The whole road for q long distance was
now lined with men smoking content tedly.
The Americans explained to their French
comrades in their peculiar jargon that
the newspaper readers Of New York had
sent the tobacco. which seemed to
astonish the Frenchmen.
How much American smokes were
needed Is shown by the fact that an
hour before THE SUMS tobacco arrived
to-day the ono package OF cigarettes re-
naming In the village from the nrst
distribution was raffied of for 50. The
correspondent heard Of another package
that sold for SO IN the dark days before
any Of THE SUMS tobacco appeared.
The men were In high spirits when
the truck moved away and gave a
roustng cheer punctured with q storm
Of thankA
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Record Price for Coinage silver,

WARRINGTON, Aug 2l.--The highest
price ever paid by the Government for
silver was recorded to-day in the pur-
chase Of large quantity at 81 cents an
ounce for coinage. This 10 an increase
, Of more than 50 per cent. since the war
started. An increase In silver coinage
| u planned.
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IRISH DISCUSS sE1F.RuLE.

Dsninion PrincipIe Taken Up by
Cenventien Delegates.
DUBLIN, Aug. 21.--An oficial statement
issued tonight on tho progress OF the
Irish convention says:
"The fifth meeting entered upon the
consideration Of certain dratt schemes
based upon the dominion principle OF
elf-governmen,. and the discussion
lasted throughout the day.
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Parliament Adjourns.

LONDON, Aug. 2l.--Parliamsnt to-day
took recess until October lS. The time
which has elapsed since the war state
ment OF Premier Lloyd George has been
occupied In clearing UP several small
The sun., 1917-08-22
2.25o,0o0 HAVE IRON CROSS.
Number Includes Honor Of the Sec
ond Glass Only.

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 21.--Deputy Mar
auardt Of tho German Reichstag recently
proposed that q more extensive distribu-
tion Of Iron Crosses be made.
Emperor william has caused to be
publshed the fact that 3.35o.o0o crosses
o. the second GLASS had been distributed
W 70 June I. A
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! GREAT OFFENSIVES.
Increased Reseurces Of Mea ana
Materials Indicated ~ verAun.
spscJai Cebis DespotcA 10 THu AuN

LONDON. Aug. 2i.--Four great offen-
sives by the Entente ALLIES are now In
progress at the same time. . sure indi-
cation that the allied resources In men
The sun., 1917-08-22

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2i.--The Iynited
States has not yet acknowledged receipt
of Pope Benedict's peace proposal, but
will do so through the British Foreign
once, which transmitted the communi-
cation through Ambassador Page.
The sun., 1917-08-22
Buy Tobacco To-day
and Help Smoke Fund

WARNING! THE SUN Tobacco
Fund has no connection with
any other fund, organization or
publication. It employs no agents
or solicitors.
The sun., 1917-08-22
FisAt Against Br.ckaer.

In Queens the Connolly ticket. backed
BY the organisation. will be bitterly
fought. In Richmond Calvin v. Van
Name. the Tammany candidate for Bor-
ough President. has an opponent. In
The Bronx, where Representative Henry
The sun., 1917-08-22

There are a 8 ore Of other en-.
serprises afoot to, aid the fund.
Inc details will BE- found on
page Z.
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THE WEATHER FORECAST.
Fair to-day and probably tomorrow;
light, variable winds. becoming south.
Highest temperature yesterday, ss; lowest. 60,
Detailed weather reports on page IL.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-08-25
Our War Responsibility

The combined effort of one hundred millions of
people is tremendous, but that force can never be
accumulated until each one puts his shoulders TO
the wheel. Let's begin at home here in Honolulu.
The Star Bulletin wants to ask you, reader What
are you DOING" Do you think a stranger entering
Honolulu observes any outward indication that this,
an American community. is at Udr, and that we
know we are at war, and that we want others to
know that we are at war? Is not business as
usual" here to a marked degree?
We will admit that it is Hawaii's major part to
supply the mainland with whatever can produce
in excess of our needs but the Stdr-Bulctm main
tains that this can be done and little more. To
start with, everyone of us can give from a dollar
up towards the relief of those who 60 to the front
to fight for u.s. Let us join forces and beat the
record right here in Hawaii. for the number Of
monthly contributors to the Red Cross.
We are in this war with our conscience and our
honor. 1t is the biggest job the United States of
America has ever tackled. 1t is Spanish affair,
and it is not by any means certain that are to
come out of it with high honor. Everyone of US
who does his full part can come out with a clear
conscience but America can never make the world
safe for democracy if each of waits for the other
fellow to do it, waits for some one to call us for
the first dollar that we give to the Red Cross
The women of Hawaii setting the men bet
ter example. Many of them are already at work,
giving their time, and while they may not agree on
the best kind of work, yet if every woman does
something each day, they will make record for
which Hawaii will be proud.
Some of the things we men can do are as follows
First, we can show our colors. Everyone of us can
wear small American flag every day during the
war. That helps. Second, we can put small flag
on the sealed side of every letter that goes out of
Hawaii. That helps Third, we can deal at every
shop whose window shows Red Cross sign and an
American flag. That helps. Fourth, we can be
good scouts and try to do something every day to
aid the war; to encourage rather than crtcise those
who are doing things, and that helps. Finally when
the community as a whole wants action we can join
forces and build arches over the few main streets
that lead up from the harbor, putting up flags and
signs of welcome, and showing that WE ARE AT
WAR.
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History shows that democracy always enters
wa: at its lowest efficiency and ends at its highest
while the reverse is true of monarchy. The value
of Americas part in this great world war depends
largely upon the rapidity with which she can mobl'
lie all her forces demonstrate her capacity for or
ganizatiOn
. One of England's mistakes was Ia position many
EngIishmen took at first in claiming that although
at war, vet their business was being conducted as
usual. Many of them expected to 60 on with their
daily duties as if there war, leaving its con-
duct to others This the Englishmen now admit
was a mistake
We Americans are inclined to think English
men are slow to organize and that they were slow
to realize the magnitude of the conflict which they
entered and on the other hand we take pride in our
assumed capacity for quick action Let us exam
Inc the situation. We entered this war early in
April Our first troops, supposed to be $4,000, did
not reach Europe until July. We expect to call the
new army of enlisted men together some time in
September, and we hope to put large number OF
men at the front before the end of the year. Now if
we succeed in carrying out this program, will our
record be any better than that Of the English? They
had two hundred thousand men at the front in less
than three weeks time 1t is true they are nearer
the scene of action but we told that France is
lied, and therefore our first responsibility is to
create a public opinion that demands prompt &C
tion every individual should seek to let our public
officials know that mistakes we can forgive pro-
v:ded they are steppingstones but delay cannot be
tolerated for it may be fatal.
Our next responsibility is that every individual,
at least every intelligent American, must promptly
make up his mind to do than his bit Our coun-
try, future is at stake We have not heretofore
ever assumed so grave responsibility, and yet we
hear men ask, 'fWhat can do?" The answer is,
what have you tried to do, and how hard have
you tried?" Where there's will, there is always
. way. -.
There are men all over our country who are al
ready doing three things, helping to wage this war
These men did not stop to ask, s'What can we dor
Most of them began by giving money, and then soon
found the opportunity to give their time. 7
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Tehere is to be new note in the
battlecry of "Hoover's army'-the
shrill treble of thousands of little chill
dren who soon will be chanting the
no-waste pledge of the loyal American
child. This is the kiddies' vow:
Il will avoid all waste; to this
truly swear;
l will be careful of my clothes and
everything 1 wear.
No foolish pennies will spend, but
save that may give
To those less fortunate than l, who
find it hard to live.
And what l take upon my plate I'll
eat up every bit,
Nor make complaint because l am
not very fond of it.
And dishes new III learn to eat, as
far as l am able,
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ITEMS OF INTEREST TO HAWAII
FROM MAINLAND NEWSPAPERS

He's just q lonesome Sammie mark.
ing time at Schofield Barracks, Terri
tory of Hawaii. In that far-oft Para
disc OF the Pacific where all the days
are halcyon and life is as efferVescent
as a mountain spring, California sol
der boy is homesick. Somewhere the
sun may be shining but not for Ser
geant Sammies of Schofield. He wants
to correspond with a girl. Not any
girl, oh, my no! He's most particular
is Sammie He wants to correspond
with some nice girl from the home
state. so he has sent his name and
address to the Mercury.Herald asking
that it be published with that end IN
view. So here 1t is:
Sergeant Manoah n. Swetnam,
Quartermaster Corps,
Schofield Barracks,
Hawaiian Territory.
And he says he'll be very thankful
for a letter-MercuryH Herald, San
Jose, Cal
Since early in May. 10 men Of the
San Joaquin valley, forming the San
Joaquin valley group Of the 9Th Am
bulance Company, have been under
the most intensive training at Scho-
field Barracks. in the Hawaiian IS.
lands. Miss Fay Fitzpatrick. sister Of
Wylie Fitzpatrick of Hughson, received
the above photograph, which was
taken in front of the barracks.
The character Of the training IS re-
counted in a letter which accompanied
the photograph. Drills are long and
wearisome and the hikes numeI ous
Stretcher bearing, first aid work and
the handling of men supposed t. be
under all sorts of difficulties COM
prises the work. The company has
shown rapid improvement and expect
ed to be ordered into active service
within a few weeks.-Fresuo (Cal)
Republican.
Chester Doyle of Honolulu was the
cocktail guest Of the Chef Victor
Hirtzler cabinet 1920 sharp break
fast in a st. Francis rose room cor
ner one day this week, with the re-
sultant characteristic jiu-Jitsu fusilade
of the acutely matched reporters.
The un-Hoovered Hirtzler cuncoction
on the date in subject comprised a
pinksweet poached egg IN a Platenest
of steaming spinach, lamb chop
tenderloin a Ia minute, Vein rolls,
California Reisling, a French.tobas+
coed salad of lettuce hearts, figged
Roman ice cream and art pastries and
bijou blacks. The crown guest Homo
lulan is an old pal Of Rex Host Airtz-
Ter as a former peninsula transbayers
Another guest was young George Ger
heart of the Studebaker staff who has
joined the world-war Masonic Ambu-
lance corps and is leaving today for
the French front via Vancouver Bar
racks, Washington-the Masons of
California having subscribed or do
mated SIS, 200 towards endowing this
corps. Joffre Hirtzler's other this
breakfast banqueteers were James
Waldorf Lieb, Vincent Bringel, Rich
ard Scollin, Julius Eppstsin aud a
town reporter.-West Hotel and
Travel.
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of hearing. Almost every question
was answered excepting the one ask.
ed. The amount Of water In the reser
voir was reported. The time of night
was volunteered and considerable in.
formation not germane to the Ques.
ton. Finally the Beretania Street
Pumping plant was called and there
it was learned that work was being
done on the pipes and that the water
would probably be turned on at about
eleven o'clock.
It would appear to the user Of wa.
ter-who is called upon to pay In ad-
vance for the water used and must
pay on the minute or be threatened
with a shut-off-that It might be well
for such an efficient organization as
the water department must be, judg.
ing from the stand taken in its behalf
by the present board of supervisors,
to at least give notice through the
press that water would be shut off
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it excepting possibly the man who
turned it off.
The writer returned home at about
1920 p. m. and not having seen any
notice that there would be no water.
attempted to draw some. The pipes
were dry. An effort to ascertain the
reason was made, the Makiki Fire
station being the first number called.
At this point not thing was known
about it, although the man who an
swered the phone admitted that 1t
would be a serious matter, in case
of fire to have no water. Next a call
was made, through No. 1857, on the
Makiki reservoir. Here some one an
swered the telephone who, although
speaking good English, fails to under
stand the language or else is hard