The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-07-25

Washington, July 25.-An American
army of 100000 men for service
abroad at once, instead of the 100000
contemplated for the first draft, is fore
shadowed by the governments request
for an additional 81, ,O0O 100000 made to
the senate finance committee.
The first million men are to be made
up of the first draft army of 100000,
the National Guard and the regulars.
1t is improbable that the first draft
will be increased, but the government
is arranging its finances for other
drafts without the necessity of going
to congress again for money.
Additional $4,000, ,ooo, 900 to Allies.
Secretary McAdoo, committee men,
bers stated, told the finance committee
1t was estimated that an. additional
credit of 81 100000 to be loaned to
the allies also would be requested
In addition to the war and navy esti-
mates, members of the senate appropri-
ations committee said the shipping
board had already submitted estimates
for additional appropriations of $780,
O0O,OO0. For the board $500, 100000 al
ready has been authorized
Estimates for revenues in the war
tax bill provide only for the first 5OO,-
GOO men for eight months beginning
July l. The new estimates are de-
signed to provide for the first army of
half million for an entire year and,
in addition, for the second call of 5OO,-
600 men, because it would be necessary
after they are drafted.
In addition to the war department
additional estimates, the navy depart
ment is preparing estimates calling for
$10O,OO0.00O additional.
Billion More in Taxes.
1t was learned unofficially that one
plan under consideration Is a raise by
taxation a billion dollars more than the
bill now provides and to authorize the
government to make @ new loan of
$2,5O0,OOO,
Whether the loan would be in the
form of new bonds or short term GER
tificates has not been determined nor
mas lile !ate OF interest.
The new taxes probably will be
raised from excess profits, estates and
income taxes.
Until the war and navy estimates
are complete 1t is impossible to say
when the greatest revenue raising
measure ever considered by the gov
ernment will go forward.
After hearing Secretary McAdoo, the
committee agreed to hold up the bill
until the new war estimates are re-
ceived.
Official figures are said to show that
excess profits IN the United States are
now at the rate Of $1,000 100000 year.
War Management Is AssaIed.
In bitter debate between Demo-
Gratis and Republicans on Senator Pen
roses resolution to investigate the
committee on public information. Sen
ator Penrose asserted that administra-
ton of both war and navy departments
was marked by indecisiOn and inclii-
cheney. He propose dearly inyestiga-
ton.
Senator James Dem.) of Kentucky,
replying, referred to 'copperIeadism
and sniping" in the senate and said
Senator Penrose was attempting to
play peanut politics" by making base
less charges.
The starting point of the debate was
Senator PenroSe's resolution attacking
the official account of the fight between
German submarines and American
transports on the way to France. From
that it branched out into q wide range
of war topics and developed consider
able adverse criticism of the admins
tration from the Republicans, culmi-
mating In vigorous speech by Senator
James eriticizing Senators Penrose
and Lodge.
IF this spirit Of criticism of those in
charge of war continues" said Senator
James, America will be crippled at
home-right In this chamber"