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The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
French and British ENJOYS
With Simple Ceremony Pay
Tribute to Great American

French and British hands reached
across the sea yesterday afternoon and
locked with those of America over the
grave Of George Washington at Mount
Vernon. The three great deuiocracies Of
the world united In a pilgrimage Of love
and respect to the shrine of the man who
made democracy possible.
Attended by ceremonies that were
magnificent in their simplicity, the
French and British war missions, on be-
half OF their governments, placed me-
mortal wreaths on the tomb OF the great
American, which forever will serve as a
reminder to the American people Of the
deep respect and admiration which they
hold for the father Of America.
There was none of the pomp and show
that usually attends such an assemblage
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
BELGIAN REFUGEES
Held UP in HOLLAND
Women and Children Await Dutch
Consent to Sail to America.
CBy the International Ne,

CBy the International News ServIce.) }
The Hague, April 29.-Awaiting permis-
sion by the Dutch government to leave
on a Dutch boat for America in care OF
the Rev. John B. Deville, of Chicago, are
300 Belgian woman and children. Father
Deville has obtained permission from the
German secretary OF foreign affairs tc
take the Bedgian war sufferers to the
United States, but owing to the U-boat
blockade and the resultant tie-up Of
Dutch shipping. the outlook for sailing
Is indefinite. More than 1000 passengers
from recalled Dutch steamers are waiting
in Rotterdam to depart for the United
States on the first boat. Another OBJ
stacle which Father Deville is endeavoT-
ing to overcome is the Dutch govern
ment's provisional prohibition of emf
grafton via Holland.
Father Deville has Just completed a
tour of Belgium where he distributed
some $1,000 francs raised by Americans
for needy relatives in the war-stricken
country. He said the German authorities
extended to him all facilities and courties
in his work. While in Belgium he met
Cardinal Mercier, who, he said. is the idol
of the Belgian people. The Belgians, he
said, are greatly distressed over the de-
parture of Brand Whitlock. the American
Minister.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
Panama Fire6ghters
Killed by Live Wires

Colon, April 2e-while fighting large
fire in Colon this morning, Capt Charles
De Reuter-. chief of the Colon Fire De-
partment, and Mr.. Mosequera a brigade
sergeant in the department. We're In
stantly killed by electric current.
The chief and his assistant ran close
to the fire and endeavored to free some
wires. When they grasped them they
were instantly killed.
Capt. De Reuter- was very well known
in Central America and was born In the
United States. He was a veteran of the
Spanish-American war The dead brig
ade sergeant was a Panama-American
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
AEROPLANE BUILDING
AWAITS new engine
Unlimited Output Will Follow Tests
Said to Promise Success.

One OF the foremost engineers. work
ing with the national advisory COMMITTEES
for aeronaUtics OF the Council OF National
Defense and its experts, has just about
completed his work on a standard aero
plane engine which viii greatly simplify
the task Of the War and Navy Depart
ments IL has been this lack OF standard
ization which has handicapped 10th
branches Of the service, although Amer
ican aeroplane manufacturers are pro-
ducing machines which an army oficial
declared last night are the equal OF the
swiftest and the most trustworthy OF the
planes used by Great Britain.
An army oficial is the authority for
the statement that a new triplsne which
has been tried out by the government
has more than fulfilled e1psctstions
Whether the machines used for national
defense be monoplanes, biplanes or tri-
planes however. does not Rffect the bis
general problem which has been TO
standardize an engine.
The manufacturers, as well as en-
gineers who are not connected with any
plant, are awaiting the announcement
that the standard engine has been put
through fits final tests. With suoh an en-
gine. there is practically no limit 20 the
number Of aeroplsnes which can b.
turned out for the government
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
WANTS U. S. FLAG
Jofre Thinks Colors Should
Fly In France.

'It is of the highest Importance that
the American flag should be seen in
France; everyone would then feel that
you were there"
In these words Marshal Joseph Jofrre
of France found the keynote of a mes
sage which he delivered to the American
people yesterday through the newspaper
men of Washington.
As to details of his plan. the marshal
shrouded these in secrecy, and expressed
confidence that the War Department
would be able to work them out. He
paid a tribute to the officers of the Amer
lean army, saying he knew they ranked
among the best in the world.
Additionally, Marshal Jonre declared
that while he was anxious to see Amer
ican troops reinforcing the Americans
who are already fighting in the trenches
in France. he believed that months of
training on this side Of the water would
be necessary before the men could be
dispatched across the Atlantic.
It would be OF the greatest impor-
tance, the marshal declared, to see the
American flag waving over the French
battleflelds. Americans already in
FRANCE snoulu stay theres Tor every
ounce Of strength is needed on the firing
line, 1t was said.
Joffre would not say whether he be-
ieves American regulars are the best
troops to send. The problem was too diff
ficult, he thought, to be solved without
mature deliberation."
The training of stan officers, he said
was necessarily slow, but subordinate Of
ficers could be trained to lead troops in
a comparatively short time. The Ameri-
can army, he said. would probably de-
velop faster even than the British forces
because American officers would avail
themselves of the lessons already learned
in the present war.
American officers, Joffre thought, are
capable Of training American soldiers for
war duty, with the exception of few
weeks Of service behind the French lines
in France, where the training probably
might have to be supervised by British
or French officers. The marshal con-
cluded with a word of advice to the
women of America by writing to the sol
diers, encouraging, them and Inspiring
them to bear the burden OF war.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
GERMANY'S FATE
NOW IN BALANCE
Result Of Threatened Strikes
Tomorrow May Be De-
cisive Step Of War.

The most decisive step of the general
war against Germany. will be reached to-
morrow, State Department officials GsA=
fidently believed last night On the re-
suit Of the threatened general strike Of
food producers and munitions workers
In Germany on May Day will depend
whether Germany must bow to defeat
at an early date or will be able to fight
on for months longer.
Officials admitted yesterday that
should Germany survive the anti-war
demonstrations planned by the German
populace on May l the empire will be
able to light for a far longer time than
is generally believed IN America. This
belief was based upon official reports
upon conditions in Germany recently re-
ceiVed from Switzerland. Denmark and
France.
The unrest in Germany and the dissat-
isfactfon with the present conditions has
reached its climax, the reports state II
German officials can pass through this
crisis II is believed here that the gov
ernment will be safe for another year Of
war. In the meantime, Germany's sub
marines will probably be playing havoc
with the food supplies and munitions
this government Is to furnish the entente
allies.
The present critical condition in Ger
many has been largely brought about by
President Wilson's war address to Con-
gress, tho State Department has been Of
hcially advised. it was learned yester-
day. Reports show that more than
$4,000 copies OF the message, In which
the President showed that "the United
States has no quarrel with the German
people themselves" have been translated
into German and dropped behind the
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
WOMAN MEMBER
SHY ON REASONS
Miss Rankin Refuses to Ex-
plain Her Vote on the
Draft Law.

Miss jeanette Rankin. Congresswomsn
from Montana. who voted for the Dent
bill providing for the enrolment Of an
army by the volunteer system OF enlist
ment in preference to the selective draft
measure advocated by the President and
the Secretary of War. thinks that both
measures were fundamentally conscrtp-
ton bills Last night, when asked for a
dea~ftfon OF her exact views on the ques-
ton Of how 70 enroll an army, Miss Ran
kin advanced the thought that in voting
for the bill at its final passage she had
done all Of her duty with regard 10. lend
ing TO the government that support which
a legislator owes to the executive branch
of the government.
Cant you outline the reasons for the
way in in which you expressed your pref
erence for the volunteer system?'' Miss
Rankin was asked.
They were both conscription bills and
] have nothing 10 say" answered Miss
Rankin.
Ends Interview with smile.
But you must have had reason for
preferring one 10 the other2'' the inter
viewer pursued
Really Z have nothing to say" an
swered the Congresswomsn ending the
---NSA w" IN q
Miss Rankin. since her advent in Con-
Gress has been rather inconspicuously
present at the debates in the House. Thus
Tar she has not addressed the House. and
her vote on the declaration OF war was
given in the negative. Several DAYS ago
the Congresswoman received from a bust
ness organization in her home State a
telegram urging her to support the ad-
ministratiOn contention for a selective
draft bill. She answered the telegram
with another in which she said that she
could find no one in the House who IA
Nored conscripuon. This statement was
made in the face Of the fact that at the
time she made it eighty-three members
OF the House had addressed the chair i'm
favor OF Conscription and in opposition
to the volunteer system in the face Of
torty-siE advocates of the Dent bill
When asked how she came to the con-
clusion that conscription had no support
In the House the Montana member said
that she must decline to answer on the
ground that it would "complicate' her.
The interviewers are still striving TO in-
terpret this cryptic answer.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
PRESS DECLARES WAR
ON ESPIONAGE BILL
Leading Newspapers Unite in Campaign
Against Censorship Muzzle.

CBy the InternatiOnaI News SeryIee.)
New York. April 2s.-Taking the
stand that the espionage bill, now be-
fore Congress is a menace to the lib
critics OF the country and that il might
some time be used to gag the press Of
the United States, many of the leading
newspapers of the country united to-
day to make red-hot war on the
measure
Many of the publishers united in the
move today mapped out plan for the
war on the espionage bill kilograms
requesting active cooperation in an
effoyt to defeat the bill were sent to
1000 editors throughout the United
States. Each of these is expected to
get in the fight with all his force. 1t
was also planned to obtain the views
OF the leading thinkers of the country
as to the dangers to republican insti-
tutions accompanying the present form
OF the espionage bill Governors of
the states. leading members of their
legislatures and every other possible
influence Is to be invoked to defeat
the measure in Congress.
Within two days IL is expected hun
dreds of newspapers throughout the
country will be carrying the form Of
a petition to Congress in opposition
70 the measure.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
Hand-to-Hand FIghtins

hhnd-to-Hand Fighting.
Embittered hand-to-hand graphing
took place throughout the day north Of
the scarpe. The battle has resolved IT.
self into local attacks and counter at
tacks. .-..... ...-...-
The French were equally successful in
the last twenty-four hours IN breaking
up German counter thrusts against Gen
Nivelle's new lines between the Olse and
Somme Rivers, on the Alsne and in the
Champagne. Moreover they added to
their recent gains by pushing the Teu-
tons back a considerable distance north
and south OF Courcy, to the northwest
OF Rheims. In this action 15o Germans
we're taken prisoners. The Germans
tnly attacked French positions near
Tahrre and in the region Of Navarin
farm.
Eighting on the Franco-German front
~"V suddenly extended today by the
French to Upper Alsace. There. in q
lreat smash. evidently taking the Feu-
Ions BY surprise. Nivelle's forces pene-
trated the Crown Princes positions on
considerable front. reaching the German
second lines at several points.
French Take Prisoners.
The Germans suffered losses In thts
action. the Paris communique says. and
prisoners were taken The operation was
in the nature Of large raid. the official
report Indicating that the French re-
turned to their own lines.
For the arst time in many months
heavy fighting has taken place on the
Armenian part OF the Caucasus thea
ter The Turks, taking advantage, II Is
believed, Of the shal<e-up in the Russian
army. which resulted in the removal of
the most noted Muscoyite commanders
both on the European and Asiatis fields
Of operation, rallied yesterday for an at
tempt to dislodge the Russians from
their positions some forty miles south
east OF the Fortress of Erzingan. They
succeeded in wrestling from the Rus
slams an important height. But the Rus
slams, in a determined counter attack
SesrrhSI today reconquered the height. At
the same time they beat on all Turkish
attacks near Tako-Pinari, FIVE miles
west Of Balumer. Rifle firing and re-
connaisances on the remainder OF the
Caucasian front indicate that large light
ing Is in sight.
on the eastern theater the last twenty
four hours developed no action Of
major character.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
GERMAN HAD SMALL ARSENAL.

New York. April 2s.-A large quantity
OF ammunition, a half dozen shotguns
and four revolvers were found con-
eealed IN the home of Leopold Sonntag,
OF this city. by the police. The fire.
arms were behind the wainscoting and
the ammunition was buried in the cell
lar.
sonntag and his wife, who were born
IN Hanover, Germany. are being held by
the police
When the Presidents proclamation
was issued Commanding ali aliens to
turn over their arms and ammunition
s0nntag told the chief of police that mo
American would ever get my guns"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
BRITISH AND GERMANS
BOTH CLAIM VICTORY
IN BATTLE OF ARRAS
Haig Reports Repulse of German Counter
Offensive; Defeat of Third British Thrust
Claimed by Berlin.
By international News serviee.)

London April 1-Both the British and German offices
official bulletins today characterized third battle of Aas a. success
S Douglas Hag reported the rpue of determined counter
offensive aimed the of the village The
1eran assault launched with dense broken by the British
artillery and machme-sun FIRE.
Berlin asserted officially that the Germans defeated third British
attempt pierce their lines Arras"
admitted by the German official report that III. Rt.b fJ
their into the TeutOn lines several points of tn. from, b -
and the River Scae They elected again. however u a.d
everywhere except AeuxenGohele This the village which III.
British held today against renewed TeuOn 1t lie, north 81
Gave and forms the fahest point of the British wedge menan0 ~
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
Heroism of First War Victim
Told by Officer on Aztec

John Eopolueci. a Washins.on how, met
death as a hero when the ill-fateu Az
tee, the first American steamer TO bear
arms for protection against submarines,
was sunk, according to the official story
Of the vessels destruction told here yes
terday by Lieut., William F. Gresham. Of
ficer in charge of the naval gun crew
on board.
"Eopoluoci was busy until the last
helping the crew of the ship. who were
having trouble With their boat" Lieut.
Gresham said. 1T cost him his life, for
he went with them and their boat must
have gone down.
As the Aztec ran with all lights out
IL the unusually dark night, a fash like
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
u. S. ARMY FOR DUTY ABROAD
Is URGED UPON CONGRESS;
CONSCRIPTION NOT OPPOSED
House Names Committee
For Conscription Farley

The House today viii appoint three
members OF the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs to consult with the con-
ferees already appointed by the
Senate on the conflicting provisions
Of the two conscription bills.
Agreement IN conference and re-
port to the Senate and House is
expected Wednesday.
The Senate and House. Il is ex-
pected, will adopt the conference
report Wednesday.
The President will sign the bill.
making conscription a law. proba-
bly, Wednesday.
Within thirty days all men with
In the ages specified In the act viii
Be called on by the War Depart
ment TO register for military
service.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30

Of notables as gathered on the little knoll
overlooking the Potomac. With the ex-
ception of President Wilson himself,
every high official Of the government
was there-Cabinet officers. army and
navy heads. and representatives of Con-
gress. The entire personnel of both Wis
iting war missions. the British led by
Foreign Minister Arthur James Balfour
and Lieut. Gen. Bridges, the French by
Rene Viviani. minister of justice, and
the beloved Marshal Joffre were present.
Tears stood in the eyes Of those as
sembled about the shrine as NJ Viviani
in words Of burning emotion exalted the
American hero. He spoke in French;
few standing there with barred heads
understood the words; but there was no
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
Bill Would Wipe Out
Socialists District

Albany, n. Y, April "a bill To re-
apportiOn the Congressional districts of
New York and Bronx counties has been
introduced in the senate. It has the ap-
proval OF Samuel S. Koenig, Of New
York, and Of Senator Elon r. Brown.
president pro TEN, OF the senate. Pre-
sumably II will pass, but II win stir up
a hornets nest among the Democrats ana
a riot among the Socialists.
1t wipes out the Socialist district now
represented by Meyer London.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
BANKER PROVES PATRIOTISM

Boston, April 2.-To serve Uncle Sam
as captain in the volunteer army at
s, 400 a year, Benjamin Joy has re-
signed his 10000 a year position as vice
president of the National ShawInut
Bank. Boston's biggest financial institu-
ton
newspaper reporter and Is said TO be one
Of New Englands brightest young
bankers He has passed his examins tion
for captaincy, and on May he leaves
for his post to become a captain at a
salary Of $40 a month. heat. light and
onarters included"
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30

lightning came suddenly, water was
thrown high into the air. a report, a
terrific Jolt; then the Aztec swiftly set
tle" down into the water and d'-~~
No one in A4---rIca yet knows whether
the Aztec was sunk by 4nine or a Ger
man submarine. She was destroyed
April / in French waters, when the end
of her voyage was almost in sight. She
sailed from New York on March IS.
Lieut.. Gresham's account of the sink
ing, as reported to the Navy Department
yesterday Is as follows:
From the day we left New York the
weather was very rough. We had gun
drills twice day end target practice
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
Bar Pure Cider Vinegar
In Dry Kentucky Town

Remsen. KY. April 2.-Winlcs 20 no
more here, and ssiesmen with masks are
suspected. Shortly after the town went
dry a smooth stranger called on a
select number Of citizens and. with q MO
from a mask Of fair bourbon and a ely
wink. offered TO send then pure cider vim
egar. Kentucky made, for s. q gallon.
cash with order.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30

General dissatisfaction is said to be
growing among the people against the
government, which has been strongly
pro-German. Labor demonstrations in
favor OF Sweden inclining her official
sympathles toward the entente will be
held in Stockholm and other important
Swedish cities on Tuesday.
Reports to the State Department state
that unless the government provides some
relief there will be danger of the people
demanding the overthrow of the present
government.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
DEMAND PERSISTS
FOR CREATION OF
VOLUNTEER ARMY
Strong Sentiment Shown IN
Favor Of Rushing Force
to France.
NOT DRAFT OPPOSITION
kilograms Of Approval from All Parts
Of County Flood Offices
at Capitol.

With Congress having passed the ad-
ministradot's selective drzft Amy bnl
Senators and Representatives yesterday
began seeking further information from
every locality in the Union ss 70 how
the nation Is going to accept the measure.
The indications were that strong dis
satisfaction would result m certain
peculiarly constituted sections. although
approval Of the measure is ezpected
from the nation at large
The first definite display Of the natiouA.
real sentiment az TO conscrtptaou ts not
expected to be revealed until the drzS1ns
Of men into the army has actually beGm.
which is expected to be m AuSna
kilograms from an p&rts Of the naf5oa
flooded the ofices Of Senators and Rsp-
resentattves yesterday expressing thorourh
approval Of the selectivs dram nss&s1re-
Demand for Volunteer Army.
Administration leaders N Oonsru~z. N
cluding Representative Kahn. who nash-
cred the bill in the House, and 6ena1nr
Chamberlain. Senate leader aduuft th@4
even with passage of the dram br1 therS
will still be demand from lAres hum
bers Of persons for creation of q voSuD-
teer army.
dent Wilson viii not Il - bei1sve6. p-~-
vent fresh attempts 20 obtain ths ro~-
ernments consent for the ratE4nr of q
VOLUNTEER amy Immediately.
Resolutions providing this hg smendrnE
the draft bill already are being prepsreA
for Introduction in conEnAss W1sfdn .
few dsys. While the great volume ef
necessary legislation now before OonFrs<a
may delay tntroduction Of ne rropoe~d
amendments for a few dayA thy ars
expected TO make their Gppearanos be1ore
the end Of this week
Would SfRush TO BafS1e.-
The demands Of voluuteer p-opco~u4,
will form practically the entire oppos-
uon to the DRAFT measure. Congressional
leaders believe. The opposition whfch
has so far developed TO consumption IL
in no way opposed 70 the rsdstnE Of
q Tremendous army for war Against
Germany. but is based solely upon chs
desire 70 rush into the neId at ooos-
with the best and largest military force
that can be obtained on short noctca
With the draft bill formally . Law,
a great part OF this dissstiSfAct1ou win
the plan is expected 70 dissppezr within
a short time, as the public becomes
more and more educated as 20 the rea-
sons for applying the conscrtption phsn-
by which the employees needed for con-
merciaI and industrial trades are keDt
In their present places
VIII Become Law Wednesday.
The conscription bill probably win for
mally become a law by Wednesday. When
& is expected President Wilson's signa-
ture will be Rfixed to the bill.
The measure will be sent 70 a joint
conference Of House and Senate members
today for a compromise on the differences
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30

I-Gunners' crew tell story of
sinking of Aztec.
2-Hudson Maxim debates with
Bishop of Wall Street" in.
hotel lobby.
3-Red Cross of United States
and England to unite.
4-National personages gather
to aid war plans.
5-Dropping of German text
books urged for schools.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30

6-Bread war to follow bakers
cut of loaf.
mo "wilful twelve in Cuban
Democracy.
@Plan to check T. B. plague
among U. S. soldiers.
o-Westerner wanted for muir
der bound for Capital.
Io-Thief steals soldiers clothes
and leaves bathing suit.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
Births, Marriages and Deaths.

Ihe Washington Herald is printing daily no
tees Of births marriages. and deaths anong the
people Of Washington.
Thess notices appear today on page g.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30

TEN vital why should ask for The HERALD when
you buy morning newspaper.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-30
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