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The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
MRS. GUERNSEY
LEADS CONTEST
D. A. R. Election Fight Cen
ters on Two Candidates for
President General.

National officers for the Daughters OF
the American Revolution were nominat-
ed last night at a session in Memorial
Continental Hall which did not adjourn
until after midnight. With completed
tickets in the field, the Daughters are
eagerly awaiting the fall of the gaveI this
morning at 10 o'clock to cast their ballot
in what promises to be one OF the most
closely contested elections for president
general in the history OF the society.
Judging from the reception given each
OF the four candidates for the high Of
fee last night, 1t is an even bet as to
who will receive the majority of the ], 100
and more votes to be cast today.
However, it was generally conceded
that the fight would narrow down to
Mrs. George Thacher Guernsey, of Kan
sas, and Mrs. John Miller Horton, of
New York. with a probable victory for
Mrs. Guernsey.
The applause which accompanied the
announcement of Mrs. Guernsey's name,
and the floral tributes which were show
cred upon her as she was escorted to the
platform were evidence that the Western
woman is a decided favorite.
The nomination speeches, while gener-
ally free from personalities, nevertheless
indirectly limited at questionable cleo
CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
SENTRY FIRES shot,
HITTING AUTOMOBILE
Bullet From Springfield Rifle Stops
Party at Bridge.

A bullet from a Springfield army rife
punetured the hood of the machine of
william F. Miles, OF 1877 Eleventh street
southeast, last night when he was cross
ing the Pennsylvania avenue bridge over
the Eastern Branch OF the Potomac River
approaching Twining City.
The automobile stopped abruptly Three
women in the rear seat OF the machine
were frightened almost into mysteries.
The sentry who fired the shot said the
automobile party had refused to stop at
his request.
Capt. Lewis J. Patterson. commander
of Company C, First Separate Battalion,
y. G. d. c.. placed his subordinate un-
der arrest after the incident. It was
denied that the private had been Drinking
Miles and Reuben II. Allen, Of 1874
Eleventh street. were sitting on the front
seat OF the automobile when the shot
was fred. The bullet shattered the left
side OF the automobile below the front
seat
Patrolman ogie arrived after the shoot
ing. but Capt. Patterson said tie affair
would be handled by the proper military
authorities.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
No Entangling Alliances
For u. S. Is Cabinet Policy
Government W. Insist Upon
Retaining Entire Freedom
to Fight Just So Long As
She Pleases.

The United States will enter no en-
tangling alliances. Agreements there
win be. but they must be flexible.
In the midst OF the mare Of dfplo-
matte negotiations with the entente
allies for Americas most Efficient
prosecution OF the war against Ger
many high officials Of the government
last night declared that whatever ar
rangements may be made for the CO.
operation OF Germany's enemies. this
government shall retain entire freedom
TO night as long and as enerEeticaIly
as she pleases.
Efforts on the part OF some mem
bers OF Congress and government Off
cials. both here and elsewhere, to bring
about q formal alliance between the
United States and the entente for the
duration OF the war have met with
slight encouragement among the mem
bers Of President Wilson's official
family.
Following the Cabinet meeting yes
terday, II was stated that the stti-
tHde Of this government could properly
be summed up very briefly as follows:
The United States was not drawn into
the war because Of any alliance. She
entered it TO fight for the principles
- -AAAA~AAANg anu ulAtAl llOse principles
have been firmly re-ests blished nothing
can stop or alter this government There
has been no waVerinG at any point and
there will be none.
Whether the entente allies have made
any movement toward bringing about
an alliance with the United States for
the period Of the war Is unknown. wide
spread discussion eof the coming OF the
commissions from the entente nations has
touched largely upon the probability or
some form OF alliance with the United
States, but officials OF the government
say no definite proposals have been con-
sidered. -
The Cabinet reported progress in every
branch OF war preparation at the SENT
weekly meeting yesterday afternoon.
knowing in advance that the bill TO raise
s. 600, 900, 900 for the prosecution Of the war
would be passed by the Senate within a
few hours, discussion largely centersd
upon plans for the sale Of the bonds as
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
THEATER PLANNED
Tom Moore to Erect S ,000,-
600 Movie Palace Here,

Plans for a motion picture theater here
surprising in size anything of its kind
In the East, were announced yesterday
by Tom Moore. proprietor of the Strand
and Garden theaters.
Ground will be broken within two weeks
at the northeast corner Of Ninth and
G streets northwest The new theater
VIII have a seating capacity Of 1850 and
standing room for 100. It will be built of
white marble and it Is estimated will cost
S1,oO0,O 900.
First-class pictures only will be shown.
The admission charges will be Is and 25
cents. Pictures such as "The Birth Of
a Nation" and 'fWonnanhood, the Glory
of Nation" will be the regular program
at the new 'theater, Mr.. Moore said.
The unusually large seating capacity
viii make possible the low admission
charges planned.
The main entrance viii be 20 feet wide,
and win lead to lobby with a stand
ing capacity of 1000 The lobby VIII be
surmounted by huge colored dome and
will have staircase of marble.
The theater will have all modern i'm
provements including a restroom for
women, a writing-roorn, and other con-
veniences.
A symphony orchestra Of % pieces and
an immense pipe organ will be features
OF the new playhouse.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
SEEKS AUTHORITY
TO CURB PRICES
Secretary Houston Today viii
Ask Congress for Food
Control Power.

Congress was asked Immediately to
enact legislation empowering the govern
ment to regulate food prices and TO exer-
else such other authority as the PresI-
dent deems necessary to control the PRO
duction. distribution, and marketing Of
foodstufls, to meet wars demands, in a
comprehensive report completed last
night by Secretary of Agriculture Hous-
ton, and made ready for submission TO
Congress today.
Bills to give the President, through the
Department OF Agriculture, the sweeping
powers outlined, will be introduced at
once by Senator Gore and Representa- tive
Lever, chairmen, respectively, of the
Senate and House Committees on Agri-
culture.
The way will be cleared OF all obstacles
to permit their passage without delay.
Secretary Houston. after the Cabinet
meeting, said IL was the consensus of
opinion among the Presidents advisers
that 1t would be an unwise step at this
time TO create a commission to fix prices.
Merely Seeks Authority.
1T would not be wise step Just now"
Secretary Houston stated. ito 90 fur
ther than TO ask for power to regulate
prices. The tentative plan for the forma-
ton OF a commission to FIX such prices
has been abandoned. 1t is the purpose
of government heads to be amply pre-
CONTINUED on PAGE THREE
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
DRAFT BILL BLOCKED
BY House OPPONENTS
Secretary Baker Submits to Long
Quiz by Military Committee.

Secretary OF War Baker appeared la s
night before the House Committee o.
Military AnsirS 20 urge the speedy re
BSrt Of the aoLIiDistration bill 10 raise
aR army by selective draft. He was sub
jected TO gIUeIing cross-exs mination at
the hands OF The opponents Of conscIip-
tion, and aijer two hours OF dis ,uSsion
with the sIsITers OF the bill letC the sit
uotICn virtually unchanged.
The House committee is practically at
an impaSEe with regard 10 the BIT New
crtheless Il ls believed that totay the
committee will endesvor 20 get together
and bring before the House some sort OF
a measure or a dual report on the ad-
ninistration bill giving opportunity To
both sides TO express themselves in the
open House.
dlss''sted with the House conmIttess
policy OF delay over the conscription hsll.
The plan which has been suggested 20
tAs saTniuistrsticn is to permit the oiH
70 receive consideration In the Senate
where 1t Is prH Hcticslly assured OF passage
by a convincing vote. and then 70 let the
matter come before the House with the
advantage sccruing from its successfui
weathering Of the Senate opposition.
The administration iG convinced that
the opposition in the House IL insufficient
TO defeat the measure even n Il should
wait upon the VIII OF the Military AZ
fairs Committee with itE stsneh fsction
opposed TO any form Of draft
Il Is suggested a. a sort OF last re-
course that the President will 20 70 the
Congress, or at least before the Houss.
and advocate in a special message the
enactment Of he conscr1ption bilI in Or
der TO put the United States army on the
basis Of war at once.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
DROP WILSON'S SPEECH
BEHIND GERMAN Lines
American Aviators in French Corps
Distribute Copies.
(By the International News Service. \

(By the international News servfce.) }
Paris, April 17.-with United States
nags flying from their machines, Aneri-
can aviators in the Lafayette Escadrille
OF the French Flying Corps are dropping
tens OF thousands Of copies Of President
wilson's war address to Congress behind
the German lines.
The addresses are printed in German.
and the object Of putting them into the
hands Of the German soldiers is TO show
them the real attitude Of the American
people. The first batch Of copies. wa
dropped by Edward Parsons. AS his ma
chine rode the winds high above the Ger.
man positions on the Arras-Aisne line,
German high angle guns were popping ike
mad in the fields beneath him., but the
sharpnel shells burst harmlessly too low
or too wide.
Soon German airmen were alcft to drive
on the daring Americans and to put a
stop to the spread OF President Wilson's
message. Observers could see the Ger
man soldiers lodging from their dugoutsI
and returning with hands fun OF the proc
iamations. The work of dropping the ad-
dresses win 30 on indefinitely.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
Law and Order After May l
Pledged to U. S. By Mexico
New Ambassador to Washing
ton Says Government VIII
Strive to Afford Protection
to Americans. =

Re-establishment Of law and order In
Mexico by May l. after years Of rebellion
and anarchy. was pledged to President
Wilson yesterday afternoon. when COM
plete diplomatic relations we're resumed
with the Mexican government.
Senior Ygnacio Bonillas, the new Mexi-
can Ambassador to the United States,
formally presented his credentials to
the President and announced that all dis-
order In his country would be crushed
within two weeks.
Mr.. Bonillas is the first officially
recognized ambassador of the Mexican
government to be stationed in Washing
ton since the murder of President
Madero, in 1918. when the authority Of
Ambassador Calero was cancelled.
Eliseo Arredondo, a relative Of Gen.
Carranza, served semi-oficially as am
bassador until few months ago, but
never was formally recognized by this
government
The presentation of the new ambassa-
dor, and an informal expression of con-
United States were considered, highly
significant because of the recent attempt
by Germany to bring Mexico into war
against this country
Ambassador Bonillas told President
Wilson that ''by the recent elections
Mexico has assured the re-establishment
of constitutional order; the oficials
freely elected by the popular ballot
will take the oath of ofice, and the
republic shall feel the satisfaction Of
returning to its place In the concert Of
nations"
The close neighborhood of the United
States and Mexico makes It most de-
sirable that there should be between
the two countries relations Of friendly
trust and confidence" continued the
ambassador. at has been my endeavor
in these years of unrest and strife in
Mexico to impress upon the Mexican
people that the United States has none
but the best interests OF Mexico at
heart and has no wish more selfish than
to see its people placed in the enjoy
ment OF the blessings of peace. happiness,
and prosperity by the establishment OF a
constitutional and stable government
capable. among other things, OF affordinE
due protection to American citizens and
property and of meeting all other inter-
national requirements"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
10000 DOCTORS READY
FOR SERVICE IN WAR
Mobilization of Nations Medical Men
Completed by Advisory Committee.

Mobilization Of the nations medical
men for service in the Medical Reserve
Corps OF the army practically was
complete last night, deolxaed DR..
Franklin H MS.tin, chairman OF the
medical and surgical committee OF the
advisory commission, in q report TO the
Council Of National Defense. The COM
missions survey of the entire country
resulted in the listing of $4,000 msdi-
cal experts, available and ready 20
serve their country. Hundreds already
have been given commissions as med
ical reserve officers.
Director W. s clifford, OF the ad-
visory commission. stated that there
had been q quick and patriotic re-
sponse from the best elements Of the
country's medical profession-
He declared that besides mobIlIEing
the best talent in the United States.
the medical and surgical supply re-
sources had been carefully eanvassed.
and that ample assurances had been
given the commission that the needs
of both the army and navy will be
fully and promptly met.
Many surgical supply Institutions, Il
was stated, have voluntarily offered to
turn their establishments over TO the
government during the war.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
FOR FARM CORPS
Lane Would Have Army Till
Soil Oh Community Plan.

The immediate utilization Of more
than 100000 acres of land now within
reclamation projects and the intensive
cultivation of private land throughout
the country were proposed by Secre-
tary OF the Interior Lane yesterday.
In a letter to Chairman Taylor. of
the House committee on irrigation of
arid lands, which is considering a bill
To stimulate the production of food
upon private and public lands within
reclamation projects" the secretary
urged the immediate consideration of
the measure and suggested that In
order to carry out the plan a flying
corps" of farm labor be organised, and
that the cultivation and harvesting be
done on the community plan.
This corps would be known as a
war maintenance corps" and It was
suggested that each man might wear
upon his arm ribbon, inscribed "U.
S. Maintenance Corps"
We have, as you doubtless know"
said the secretary, "a little more than
100000 acres of land within our recla-
nation projects upon which water may
be placed this season. The proposed
bill Is one. by which all or the private
and public land upon the reclamation
PiOISSNS NSdu pc ulitiEeO. InlS, nope,
can be done in a wholesale way, by
the creation OF an equipped and mobile
organization of farm labor.
I'm every one of our projects-as in
every county in the United States
there are considerable bodies of idle
arabic lands. Some of these tracts are
lying idle because of the constant and
growing shortage of farm labor. Others
are idle because OF lack Of farm imple-
ments and capital"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
Naval Warfare Begins as German U-Boat
Fires Torpedo at u. S. Destroyer Smith;
Enemy Sub" Bases Along Coast Suspected
John D." Visits Bier
OF Brother, Long Enemy

Cleveland, Ohio, April 17.-John ID.
Rockefeller today paid homage 20 the
memory Of his brother Frank, with whom
he had not spoken for twenty years.
The money king looked tired and care
worn as he stepped from the train, in
company with his brother William, who
last summer tried in vain to effect a re-
conciliation between the Oldest and
youngest brothers.
Together the brothers viewed the body
Of Frank Rockefeller. who died Sunday.
Scores Of floral pieces were received at
the home OF Mrs. Walter s. Bowler,
from which the funeral was held.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
DEATH: FOR SPIES
Extreme Penalty in Bill As Re-
ported to Senate.

The administration's bill for the pun
ishment Of acts of interference with the
foreign relations of the United States,
neutrality, and foreign commerce Of the
United States, for the punishment of
espionage, and providing drastic penalties
for offenses OF a reasonable character.
was reported to the Senate last night
from the Committee on the judiciary.
There were numerous amendments in
serted in the bill as drafted by the De-
partment Of Justice The death penalty
for fragrant and reasonable espionage in
time OF war Is permitted to remain in the
bill, but there have been notifications of
the minimum penalties for espionage so
that the convict may receive a sentence
as light as five years in prison instead
Of thirty years, as appeared in the orig
inal draft.
An amendment guaranteeing to the
press complete freedom Of criticism and
comment in the nature OF an added pro-
viso to the proposed statutes dealing with
unlawful publication OF facts was insert
ed by the committee. 1t says:
Provided that nothing in this section
shall be construed to limit or restrict
nor shall any regulation herein provided
for limit or restrict any discussion, COM
ment, or criticism of the government or
its representatives or the publication OF
the same,
Provided, that no discussion, comment.
or criticism shall convey information pro-
hibited under the provisions OF this Sec
tion."
A section was added to the bill making
It unlawful to export from the United
States any materials which, in the view
Of the President, is contrary to the pub
lie welfare upon which he has made
proclamation prohibiting such exporta-
tion.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
$500 More Prisoners.


The French. in the words OF the ori-
cial report, brilliantly carried, on a front
Of eleven kilometers NEARLY seven miles)
line Of heights solidly organized from
Mont Carnillot as far east as Yaudesin-
court.
These new successes netted Gen. Nj
velIe's forces 200 additional prisoners.
Farther to the east the village OF Aubo-
rive was captured by storm. as was a
povsrfuIly fortified salient t-of three kilo-
meters tnearly two miles,.
To the east Of Rheims the FreAth also
enlarged their gains in attacks or the
Teutoas between Prunay and the st.
Hilaire-St souplet road.
The Germans, the report shows. rallied
today west OF Craonbe and launched a
violent couEter-attack which was re-
pulsed, however. The Paris report fur
ther tells OF the virtual determination of
a German division on Monday and of a
vain German counter-sttack or the
courcy sector which is held by Russian
troops.
Greatest Battle OF War.
"one. OF the greatest battles Of the
mighty war, and. therefore. also in the
worlds history. is in progress on the
River Aisne," was the opening sentence
OF today's Berlin war Office bulletin.
Briefly, these were todays Developments
as recorded in the various official reports
up to late this afternoon.
The French held up every yard of
ground they gained yesterday in their
sudden smash between The scissors and
Rheims, taking more than 1000 prisoners.
Details today showed that it carried
them from two to two and a half miles
beyond the German first line on a front
OF twenty-five miles.
Unoffcially. the Teuton losses were put
at 10000 killed, wounded. and prisoners
on this front alone. Unceasing German
counter thrusts throughout the night and
today were beaten OF by the French.
who, consolidating their gains, prepared
for resumption OF their drive.
The British, though impeded " bad
CONTINUED on PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
Chinese Republic Menaced
By Army Plot, Say Rumors

Special to The Washington Herald
Pekin, April i.-Rumors OF an army
plot to overthrow the republican govern
ment OF China are current here. II is
said that an attempt may be made to
place Hsuan-Tung on the throne.
President Ii declared today thst the
rumors are not being taken seriously.
Asked about China's future policy, the
President replied:
IT want China to follow the wishes Of
the people. As to Americas aim, 1t may
be more to put the nation in a state OF
adequate preparedness than the waging
OF war on q big scale"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
All Teuton First Positions South Of Moron
Villiers Captured-Auberieve
Village Stormed.
$500 MORE PRISONERS TAKEN
French, East of Rheims, Enlarge Gains in Attacks
Between Prunay and St. Hilaire-St
Souplet Road
az DE International New. Service 5

Psns April l7Dvns forward today continuation of their new,
offensive French the Germans back of fifteen ko
nn and third me south of Moron VEers and made important
gains elsewhere, the office announced tonight
All the German FIRST positions south Vie were captured as
well German positions eyenome along the heights ex-
tending from Mont CarbiIet to Vaudesncourt
The village of Aubenoya which had been strongly by the Ger
and other works connected with captured:
The French today added gains by carrying front of nine
and onehHd miles, comprising all of the ne position, to the
south of Moron Vllier.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
Upper Chamber Adopts Measure by Poll Of
"a to O.-Wilson to Affix Sig
- nature Today.
FOR SEVEN HOURS
Twelve Senators Absent When Vote Is Taken.
Measure Sent Into Conference
Speedy Action Expected

The United States will be ready henyur hours to pacs
$3OOOOOOO0 to the credit of the allies spend 100000
toward Americas part n the against Germany
The Senate last night unanimously passed the bill authorizing the
suance OF S5OOOOO worth Of bonds $20OOO0O00
worth of short term certificates of Indebtedness for purpose Eighty
three Senators voted
Several amendments he bill adopted shortly
These the sending of the joint conference
Of Senators and Representatives
An agreement will be reached speedily and be rushed
10 President wilson probably this afternoon SIGNATURE
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
WINGS HIS SeTH AERO

Paris. April 17.-Capt. Guynemeyer has
shot dbwn his thirty-sixth German aero
plane, the war office announced today in
a report on aviation.
Lieut.. Pinsart has shot down eight
German machines, destroying three in
one days fighting. Adjt. vitalis has shot
down his seventh, and Lieut.. Deullin his
thirteenth German aeroplane.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
CONCENTRATE ALONG BORDER

FL Paso,, Tex, April i7.-Concentration
OF heavy forces of Carranzistas in Chi
huahua City and warlike PREPARATIONS
are reported in dispatches received here
today. Eighteen trains bearing 1000 SOL
diers have reached Chihuahua in the last
three days, the report says. The troops
were brought north from the concentra-
ton camps In Central Mexico.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
Army's Khaki More Alluring
To Recruits Than Navy Blue

The army's khaki has more lure for the
patriotic than the blue OF the navy.
Army enlistments, according to figures
made public last night by the War De-
partrient averaged 500 day from April
II to Is On two OF these days the navy's
best showing was SIS.
During the last fifteen days for which
there are official records. the Marine
cerps has had only 1.sE enlistments.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
SENATE PASSES BOND ISSUE BILL UNANIMOUSLY NAVAL BEGs
USSHUNS ENTANGING ALLIANCES BEHAVE;
FRENCH DRIVE FORWARD ON 'FRONT.' LINZ
A PATRIOTIC AMERICAN SAYS:

ut gives profound satisfaction believe however
discussion of before audiences the that
the lessons of the the
the which this finds herself have aroused
the practical of the people led
them the compulsory bill best adapted
mediate needs and to the requirements of the military
policy."-Wiiam Howard Taft
The Washington herald., 1917-04-18
War Diet On Broadway;
Stew and Beans Coming
international News service.)

New York. April H.-Broadway
got its first test of real war today.
Hotels and restaurants, in carrod-
ance with the stern sacrifices which
war time entails. began to cut
down their menus.
Fancy dishes are being discarded
and Harry P. Stimpson, secretary of
the Hotel Association. said thatthe
bills OF fare would be one-third
smaller within few days Pa
ti1otic head walters are now sug-
gesting beef stew and beans instead
of lobster and goose iivers.