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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
Brazil TO JOIN
WAR COUNCIL HERE
Washington Believes South
American Republic Will.
Send Commission
ARGENTINA MAY FOLLOW

WASHINGTON. April 10
That Brazil and Germany soon VIII De az
war is the belief here following the dls-
covery today that the South American
country has virtually completed all ar
rangements for sending a war copmls-
sion" to Washington to confer on co-opera-
ton with this nation.
From sources close to the Brazilian em-
bassy 1t was learned that actual compile
ton of arrangements await only declara-
ton of war.
The informant said II is the general be-
lief Of diplomatic circles here that Argen-
tina and Chill shortly will follow the LEAD
Of Brazil among South American republics
Such action by the Powerful B Z
group Of republics to the south, II Is de-
clared here, would be a crushing blow to
Prussan plans and hopes for domination
OF overseas dominion in the western hemi-
sphere.
BUENos AIRES, April 1s.-Argentina
formally took all German Inferred ships
Into custody" today.
The official explanation was the action to
prevent German crews from damaging their
own vessels
Officially the Government has not yet an
nounced It's course on the summarizing or
the Monte Protegido.
A formal statement issued today pointed
out that all casualties in Saturdays riot
ing were OF foreigners except the policemen
killed
Germany Is reported to be making over
lures to Argentina, which include safety
guarantees for Argentine ships II this coun-
try abstans from breaking off relations
with the Kaiser's Government. The naval
authorities have learned that a crew from
vessel interned here wrecked parts OF the
machinery.
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ALIEN ENEMIES SUBJECT
TO RIGID RESTRICTIONS
Attorney General Amplifies Presidents
Regulations and Gives Them Eff
feet of Martial Law

WASHINGTON, April 1s.-Stringent
rules governing the conduct of Germans or
other alien enemies of the United States
were drafted by Attorney General Gregory.
United States district attorneys in ali jur.
isdictions of the United States will be
supplied with copies of the rules and in
structed to enforce them to the letter The
rules amplify the regulations laid down in
President Wilson's proclamation and are
so rigid as to amount to martial law IN
their effect on Germans.
Under the rules. alien enemies must re-
move from neghborhoods of Government
property by June next or before that time
II ordered Those remaining beyond that
date will be summarily arrested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
PRESIDENT, BENT ON CONSCRIPTION,
TRIES TO FORCE ACTION BY CONGRESS

He was highly elated to learn upon his
arrival, from Senator Chamberlain, chair.
man OF the Senate Military Affairs Com
mittee, his first visitor, that the committee
had just voted 70 recommend to the Senate
the passage by that body of the sci lsutive
draft bill In substantially the same fuirn in
which 1t came from the army general staff
Senator Chamberlain told the President
that he had canvassed the Senate and that
he was confident that the measure would
pass that body by substantial majority.
The action of the House committee
greatly displeased the President. II was
made known that he would insist that the
House itsels esverse the action Of It's COM
mittee and pass the bill wn.ch the brains
OF the army say is necessary II this nation
Is to be a real factor in the war
The President was told by Senator Nc
kellar that there would be strong oppos..
ton to the bill in the Senate despite the as
surance given by Chairman Chamberlain,
OF the Military Affairs Committee
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
SENATORS LODGE AND "HI" JOHNSON
OPPOSE STRICT CURB ON NEWSPAPERS

said Lodge. IF we are going to pass a bill,
IKE this think 1t would not do to deny ehe
right of Legitimate crit eism.
II have not the least desire to inter. ~
with the punishment Of those who use tNc
freedom of the press for the injury OF the
United States, but it is going very long
way beyond that when you put power in the
hands of the Executive to punish with the
heaviest penalties any legitimate criticism
which conveys no information of value
Does the Senator think the President
OF the United States would formulate a
rule which would prevent legitimate criti-
cism?" asked Senator Overinan.
Lodge answered he did not but he be-
lieved its principle was the same.
Senator Borah declared that Congress
had no power under the Constitution to
establish censorship. He said the news
paper publishers would be liable to the
penalties OF treason, but that the Govern
ment could not legally clamp down the lid
on the publication of legitimate information
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
NEW YORK'S MEMORIAL
OF LEXINGTON DAY"
Will Begin at Midnight With Chimes
Echoing Those That Marked Paul
Revere's Ride

IS NEW YORK, April 1s.-The stiffness of
1owntown New York will be broken at mid
niyht by the chimes Of Old Trinity rousinE
New Workers. to Americas new fight for
xreedom and democracy, as the bells of Old
North Church reused Boston on the night
|of Paul Reveres ride.
X. The chimes will be the first note of a
6ay-long celebration of the anniversary OF
X6xiagton. as wake Up America Day"
"a yEhiie aeroplanes from Governors Island
|ueIssp over the city. dropping printed ap-
SnlG for recruits. thousands OF marchers,
'&5cpo whom women and children will
(cninats viii parade Fifth avenue IN a
- patriotic demonstration.
= y estimated that $4,000 women rep
n<ing every line. OF feminist activity.
Dnrch- Five thousand Boy Scouts.
~ hoee. rakes. nrst-aid kits ana
6p4 txplfying the various war aid
cofs n which the scouts win par-
vm form another section Of the
n1(o msstfnss win be held At city
~ - yerious parts Of the city.
cq)1oGoG Wiu b suspended. Gem
x4H co~nmander Of the state
l1 y6yisw military units.
.
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ADMINISTRATION DROPS
NEW COLOMBIAN TREATY
Efforts to Ratify Abandoned Till
Amendments Are
Obtained

WASHINGTON. April Is. - Efforts te
ratify the Colombian treaty at this time
were dennitely abandoned by Administration
leaders In the Senate this afternoon.
The State Department. It is understood
nas informed the Senate Foreign Relations
pressed now because II 10 conducting nav
negotiations with Colombia. with Z view ~
obtaining csrtain amendments to meet oh.
5ections from the Republican side Of the
Senator stones action Monday. a. chair
man of the committee. In calling up the
tgolaticp lroD N Admipistratio c6nS-
1oQce etppe hlg nesak on the war 6eclars !.
IN. y UAo Xrln1et eat. IS !, A -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
TWENTY.EIGHT NEW SIGNAL
SEMAPHORES AT CROSSINGS
Placed on Broad Street From Alle-
.gheny to Spruce and on Chestnut
From Fifteenth to Second

Twenty-eight> new signal semaphores. to
facilitate traffic in consestsd streets. were
placed in operation today by Captain will
liam B. Mills. head of the traffic squad.
The ssmaphores were strung out along
Broad street from Allegheny avenue to
Spruce street and along Chestnut street
from Second to Fifteenth street. They cost
only half as much ~ those formerly in
operation and have only two forks instead
lof four. They are easily operated and
can be oeen At . distsnce.
CAPTAIN llills atoe4 N inyenting the new
siynsls. an1. q ~ that they 1sEV osoDssiy
.c.s sGcsss's s'ss,sS wv ss's n: ','
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WASHINGTON, April IS.


Declaring that II arms the Admnistra
tion with dangerous powers to suppress
the freedom of the press" Senator Lodge
in Senate debate today, bitterly attacked the
pending espionage bill, particularly the
newspaper censorship provision.
Lodge defended free comment and just
criticism" and said only news "of value to
the enemy" should be suppressed
The Bureau Of Public Information. newly
created to disseminate Government news,
also came in for opposition by Lodge, who
said II was dangerous ito place in the
hands of those most likely to receive criti-
cism the power to suppress IT,"
Hiram johnson. concurring. said:
we should pause lest in our anxiety
for democracy abroad we forget our democ-
racy at home"
II think attempts to deny the press all
legitimate criticism either Of Congress or of
the Executive is going dangerously far"
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LUTHERAN QUADRICENTENNIAL
Celebration Will Continue, but Money
for Pageant to Be Given to Red Cross

The celebration Of the 4ooth anniversary
Of the Reformation. which has been in
progress for several months among the
Lutheran churches of the United States and
which will close October 81, will not be dis
continued on account Of the war. according
to the unanimous decision made today by
the JOINT Lutheran committee meeting In the
City Club.
II was decided, however, to turn over to
the Red Cross the money which was TO have
been spent for pageant in this city next
June. A committee was appointed TO CO.
operate with the army authorities In fur
nishing Lutheran chaplains as the increase
Of the United States army demands them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
DUTCH SOCIALISTS OFF
FOR MEETING IN SWEDEN
STOCKHOLM. by way of London April

STOCKHOLM. by way of London. April
4 l8
A telegram from Camille Huysman., of
Belgium. to Hjalmar Branting says:
The Holland delegation In the Inter-
national Socialist Bureaus executive COM
mittee, which has identified itself with the
expressed ideas of M. Kerenski (Russan
Minister OF Justice) and President Wilson,
has dcided to come to Stockholm to organ
tSe an international conference, In which the
majorities and minorities as well shall be
represented. 1 am coming with them"
Brapting Is the leader of the Socialists
In the Swedish Parliament Huysmans is
secretary Of the International Socialist
League.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
SENATE MILITARY COMMITTEE VOTES
TO SUPPORT PRESIDENTS ARMY BILL

the necessary number OF men to Ali the
regular army and National Guard 10 war
strength and TO create an additional force
of 100000 enlisted men.
such draft" the bill provides shall
be based upon liability to military service
OF all male citizens. or all male persons
who have declared their intention to become
cltiaens, between the ages of nineteen and
twenty-five years.
Authority for exemption Of Government
employees. pilots. mariners. persons engaged
In agriculture or industries necessary to
the conduct of the war, those having de-
pendents, those morally and physically de-
ficient and members of religious sects op.
posed to war, from military service, Ia
contained In the measure
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18

willard Thomson. vl6e bfoeidenf wv
general manager 81 the Maryland r.ss
ware and virginia Railway and the Rsrs,
more, Chesapeake\ and Atlantic Railv"s
part of the Pennsyivania Railroad syst.,s.'
died in Baltimore yesterday. Mr.. Tho,a'
son, who was well known in Philadelph,s
railroad circles, was born on the Isla nd -
southport, Me-, July Q, 1887. He sn.~.
many years at sea. During the Civi, Wa
he helped carry military supplies into A.
lantic seaports. In 1899 he was electsS
vice president and general manager OF tSs
b., c. and A., and Of the NJ, d. and v. In
1905,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
WASHINGTON. April 1s

WASfiNtION, April 1S.
In order to use his personal influence
with Senators and Representatives to force
passage of the army BILL carrying with Il
his plan of selective conscrlption, Presi.
dent Wilson went to the Capitol at noon
today. He at once got into touch with the
various leaders and discussed with them
the army bill and all of the pending Ad-
ministration war measures
1t was made plain to the leaders by the
President that he was desirous that all of
the bills now under consideration be passed
as soon as possible. He is especially hope
full that the espionage and censorsnip
measures be adopted in order that the De.
partmcnt Of Justice can carry out plans
now hanging fire.
Among other matters the President also
talked over with the House leaders the pro-
posed revenue bill designed to raise a bill
lion and three-quarters annually.
Ihe President established headqua rters
In his office just Off the Senate chamber.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
WASHINGTON EXPECTS
RUSSIA TO STAND FIRM
WASHINGTON Anrn 1s.

- WASHINGTON April IS.
Government officials here expressed the
view today that Russia will stand stead
fast with the Entente Allies
Peace pressure, studiously manifested by
Germany. is merely PROPAGANDA they be-
lave to which the new democracy will not
listen.
S Some military men disagreed today with
this view, but AFFAIRS are so shaping them
selves that with Americas assistance Rus
sia will probably forge forward to a new
strong position in the war
The new regime in Russia probably will
oend here as its Ambassador Baron Rosen.
> man of liberal views. to succeed Am
bassador Pakhmetef. resigned Rosen's
name has been informally communicated
to the State Department.
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ministration proposals as against any
form of compromise.
Administration leaders were distinctly
chagrined over the fact that President VIII
son had the support OF only three Demo.
crats--Olney. of Massachusetts,; Dunn, of
New York, anew member. and Harrison
Of virginia--for the seiective draft provi.
sion Of the military bill They also called
attention to the fact that all of the south
ern members with the exception Of Harri-
son were lined UP against the measure.
The result In the committee again en-
phasized that II the Presidents war pro-
gram is to be adopted throughout he Will
need much Republican support in many In
stances.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
COURT WILL NOT ORDER
SALOONS CLOSED AT NIGHT
Judge Martin Sees No Need for Phila-
delphia to Follow New York's
Example

Judge ]. Willis Martin, sitting in the Ii
cense Court, is not ready to follow the lead
OF Mayor Mitchell, of New York, who has
ordered cancellation OF all-night liquor IL
censes for the duration OF the war. As a
result of the Mitchell decision all saloons
must close at 1 a, r1
Judge Martin said today he believes such
a rule would be too drastic for Philadelphia
AT the present time. There Is nothing
now TO become excited about" he declared
Some people want the saloons and cafes
omen ali the time and others want them
closed all the time, but medium condi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
SCANDINAVIA UPSET BY THREAT OF
U. S. EMBARGO ON FOOD CARGOES

is any American food going through
Norway to Germany" the Premier was
asked.
There Is absolutely no leakage into Ger
many he declared emphatically, although
by agreement with England we are send
ing INTO Germany a comparatively small
quantity Of Norwegian fish"
Premier knudson expressed the greatest
anxiety over news of the proposed ON, :
barge. Not only are the Norweglans ex
ercised, but word received here from Sweden
and Denmark indicates similar apprehen-
sion in those nations.
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~. shou,d b. >stsbIished - It is now
wv W. T,,dre Martin. "There are many
nson,e who work at night who use saloons
and have no chance during the day, ana
~ saloon or cafe is conducted properly
during the night I see no cause at present
why.it should be closed.
.In London. of course. It is different
v,here even lights are not allowed to be
shown, but think that such rule Tor
Philadelphia would be without any cause
now"
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WASHINGTON, April IS

Rumahia's enthusiastic greeting to the
United States at the entrance Of this nation
into the world war was received at the
State Department from Jassy today. The
cablegram was signed by M. Bratiano. presi-
dent of the Council Of Ministers Of Ru-
mania, and was as follows:
AT the historical hour when the war
unites to secure to nations fruitful peace
built on the triumphs of the principles of
emancipation. justice and freedom. Ru-
mania. unshakable In the midst OF the
storm, sends, full Of Joy. full of faith. its
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
RUMANIA SENDS JOYOUS GREETINGS
TO u. S. AS ALLY FOR DEMOCRACY

fIaternai greeting to the great republic
Of America.
" Is happy and proud to be by the side
OF the United States in the fight against
warp as their strength and selfish Interests .
might dictate the normal and democrats
development OF the. great human family,
IL is confident that the sacrifices made in
TINS noble cause, whose triumph will also
lead to the emancipation Of the Rumanians,
VINO IN hungary and Austria are still bear
by the operation of the sentiments Of solid,
arity which bind us. the lasting friendship
OF your great democracy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
EzsASIDENT WILSON SEEKS TO HEAL
SPLIT ON THE DRAFT BILL

Continued from Pare One
Kentucky; Quin, Missouri: Gordon. Ohio
Shallenbenger. Nebraska; Caldwell. New
YORK; Wise, Georgia; Nichols, South Caro-.
INA; Garrett. Tennessee; Anthony, Kan.
sas NORM, Pennsylvania and Hull, Iowa,
The subcommittee appointed to draft
= provision that would reconcile a demand
Ior volunteer service with conscription re.
ported back TO the full committee at I
o.,oeN ,nat II was unable to agree and
asked an extension OF time.
When the full commlttee receives the re-
port OF the subcommittee II will be Joined
by Representative Davidson, of Wisconsin,
To-Day named member of the committee
IL Is expected that he will support the Ad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
WASHINGTON Anr,, 4,

-, WNSHINUTON, April IS.
The Senate Military Affairs Committee
voted TO recommend the passage of the
general stan selective draft bill In sub.
stantially the form asked by the army pon-
eral staff.
The committee rejected all important
amendments. including that Of Senator Nc.
heilar authorizing the President to call
ror 100000 volunteers in addition to the
troops to be raised by seective draft. The
vote TO report the measure was 10 to Z.
The military bill will be taken I'D as
soon as the espionage measures are dis
posed Of
The army bill as reported to the Senate
authorizes the President to raise by draft
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
CHRISTIANIA, April IS.

All Scandinavia Is worried over the pos
sibility of America shutting Off food sup
plies from neutrals and concentrating on
the provisioning of its new allies in the
war. The anxiety with which such a pos
sibility Is viewed was revealed today by
Premier Knudson of Norway.
Such a move would be disastrous to us. -
said the Premier. ut would cut on more
than half Of our grain supply. All our
statesmen all our people are hoping there
will be no such action. 1t seems incredible
that such undeserved unfriendless Is seri-
iously contemplated
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Horses Die in Cars; Suspect Poisoning

SYRACUSE; N. Y, April 1s.-Ten horses
were found dead and a large number OF
others in serious condition when an east
hound trainload of 900 animals for Govern
ment service was stopped in the De Witt
wards of the New York Central Railroad
IL was learned today. There Is grave sus-
picion of poisoning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18
U-BOATS UNDER GUISE
y OF FISHING VESSELS
NEW YORK, April 1S.

NEV IONN, HpIH 10.
German submarines are now being
sent out dis suised as fishing schooners,
according to state .onts made today by
passengers on steamship which re-
Gently arrived from Europe When
about 600 miles off The Spanish coast
the steamship sighte submarine dis.
guised with three masts. The steam
ship fled and after two hours was out
of danger.
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st! Paul to Have Patriotic Pageant

ST. PAUL, April 1S.-Banks stores
schools and public offices will close at noon
tomorrow, 20 employees and students can
march in the patriotic pageant.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-18

LONDON. April IS.
<. Reports persisted here today that Austria
s Olgaria and Turkey were all angling for
1cparate peace agreements with the Entente
nyough secret emissaries. The move was
,2oAid to center In Switzerland. No confirma.
Won was obtainable here. o\
w II Germany cleans house by making WIDE
spread reforms. peace negotiations may be-
I'm this year. In the opinion OF Maximilian
Harden. editor of Die Zukunft and one OF
the foremost publcsts in Germany.
gL The Times today gives a big display Of
Doctor Harien's article on tho posslbll-
ties for peace and II indicates that the
herman editor is assuming a good share
I ox the leadership In the movement for real
political and social reforms in Germany.
Doctor Harden's view Is that Cermany's
salvation now lies In the direc.ioa of re-
forni-a lesson taught by the Russian revo-
luton.
The Easter rescript of the Kaiser is
openly scored by the German editor. who
demands real reforms. In concluding it's
article the Times quotes Doctor Harden
rs saying:
'out fate depends not on bits of terri
tory which European States can no longer
take away from one another and can no
longer hold to their own permanent advan-
tage. but upon the acquisition Of history
spiritual values. Estimate the conscience OF
mankind and light up the German house
also. What the enemy demands too
loudly. but what we in secret feel to he a
necessity, will come to pass. The will OF
the people will be free and Germany will
know for what the dearest children of her
bosom are dying and suffering"
Count Won Reventlow, famous German
naval critic, is attacking Doctor Zimmer-
mann, German Foreign Minister, in the Ber-
lin press. saying that the peace overture
to Russia was ''as idiotc as the Mexican
affair"
BERLIN (via London), April 1s-Resig-
nation of the Austrian Minister of Com
merce Doctor Urban. and of DIR. Won Barn.
nounced in Vienna dispatches received here
today. Both are members Of German
parties.
Great Significance may be attached to
these designations. since the Ministers were
members of German parties" II is pos
sible that the German and Austrian censor
ship is concealing considerable anti-German
feeling in Austvia and that the designations
Of two men belonging tol German political
parties is due to this cause.
Other reports from sources not affected
by the Teutonic censorship persisted in
rumors that Austria is seeking, a separate
peace.
AMSTERDAM. April 49,
Attempts by the German Government to
stop the labor agitations so far have failed.
A message from Berlin today said that
munitions factories were crippled by strikes.
The Berliner Tageblatt was. quoted as
Baying that q number of munitions makers
had quit. but that effective measures were
being taken"
II was estimated that from 125,000 to
100000 German workmen were on strike in
Berlin and its environs. but some had
promised to return to work despite the pro-
tests of their leaders.
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40 Vessels Sunk by U.Bo.ts in weel

LONDON. April is.--Forty vessels were
sent to the bottom during the last week
by German submarines. according to the
ofncial report issued today. Nineteen OF
these were steamships Of more than 1900
tons. nine Of less than that siss and twelve
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l(GLE FOR PEACE
Adon Hears Persistent
ports Movement Cen
5 ters in Switzerland
Rim STRIKE CONTINUES

LONDON, April is.
me German alliance is weaker than
any time since its formation. Dis.
9tehes received here today said that
- peace agitation in Austria Hungary.
olGaria and Turkey is growing. Ger
many's allies, It was stated, were max
lng financial demands which could not
~ satisfied.