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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
Daniels Statement

The secretary's statement follows:
United States naval vessels have
been operating with the Allied naval
forces in European waters since May
4. A number of destroyers sailed from
American ports in the latter part of
April, and all arrived at their destina-
ton without accident or delay Of any
kind. They We're ready for operations
when they arrived and went into serv-
ice immediately.
The United States vessels are under
command of Rear Admiral Sims, who
went to England and France several
weeks ago to arrange for active coop
GRAFTON between the naval forces of
the United States and those of the
other nations at war with Germany.
Plans formulated after reports from
Rear Admiral Sims, made as result
of his conferences with the British and
French admiralties, are now being eff
fected.
1T has been the purpose of the
United States navy to give the largest
measure Of assistance to the Other.
countries at war with Germany that is
consistent with the full and complete
protection of our own coasts and ter
ritorial waters.
The navy department has received
no reports that engagements have oc-
Cured between United States vessels
now in European waters and the YES
sells Of the enemy"
The disposition of the destroyers has
been left entirely to Admiral Sims, who
aP,,1
the vessels placed under his command
after conferences with both British and
French admiralties.
Destroyers have proved the most eff
Gent foe of submarines. Their value has
been so great that all possible effort has
been concentrated by the navy depart
ment upon adding to the American fiotil-
las In the shortest possible time
More than 50 new boats, swifter, more
powerful and seaworthy and more heavily
armed than any now in service, are being
built with all possible haste Several will
be commissioned early in the summer.
Rear Admiral Gleaves, chief Of the At
lantic flotilla, is busy with vessels re-
naming on this side training additional
men for service either in American or
European waters. With a great rush of
to draw upon, he is turning out
additional personnel for the flotilla that
promises to fulfill American navy tradi-
tons for daring and efficiency.
The department is guarding closely its
plans for sending other craft in addition
to the British and French fleets De-
stroyers and cruisers are holding the lines
against the submarines. while the big
ships are held in readiness to meet any
attempt by the Germans to claim place
upon the surface Of the sea. The Ameri-
can fleet stands as an additional line be-
hind the mighty armada the Allies can
fling into such fight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
U. S. Flag in
War Zones Is
Announced by
Sec. Daniels

Washington, May 16-Formal an
nouncement that American destroyers
manned by picked crews have carried
the flag into the war zones of Europe
and are operating against German
submarines with British and French
vessels, was made tonight by Secre-
tary Daniels after the news had come
from London. The number and names
of the vessels were not disclosed. 1t
was made clear, however, that the
fighting power Of the nation was to be
eXerted to it's utmost to stamp out the
U-boat menace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
Workmen s-Soldiers'
Conditions Do Not Meet
with New Russia S Favor
AIM OF Reaching Geneal Peace Without An
nexatlons or 1ndemnities Objected to by Pro-
vlslonal Government Proclamation of April
Did not Include Such Principle

TstioGad. May 16, via London
Having discussed the condition under
which representatives of the Council
OF Workmen's and Soldiers Delegates
would consent to enter the cabinet
he provisional government decided
today that II was unable to accent the
first of these conditions. This called
for the enumeration as a fundament-
a principal of IL foreign policy openly
pursuing me aim of reaching as soon
q, possible general peace without
anncxatons or indemnities, on the
basis OF the right of nations to work
out their own dcstinies. The provision
ri Government was unable to agree to
such principle. because it did not
consider possible any remuneration of
principles set forth in its proclamation
Of April ..
Tn" provisional government further
thinks II necessary TO confirm the
ur.t' of allied fronts and insists on
an energetic struggle against anarchy.
To he financial and economic reforms
reformed by the Council OF Work
mems and Soldiers Delegates. the
government raises no objections re-
garding it MS part of its task to real
izc such reforms.
Tn" executive committee of the Du-
M has approved this decision Of the
government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17

The probable composition of the CO.
anton cabinet as reported today with
reserve, follows:
Premier and minister of the interior
Prince G. a. Lvoff (present encum-
bent).
Minister Of public instruction-Prof.
Paul Milukoff tnow foreign MINISTRY.
Minister Of foreign affairs-M. Te-
reschtenko (now minister of financed.
Minister of finance-A. /. Shingaroff
(now minister of agricultural
Minister Of commerce and industry
a. /. Konovaloff Cnow minister of
trade and commerce).
Minister of communications-N. V.
Nekra soft (encumbenD.
Minister Of war-A. F.. Kerensky
(now minister OF justice).
Minister of mar.ne-M. Skobeleff.
vice preside mt Of Council of Work
mems and Soldiers Delegates, or Adj
mirnl Koltchak. commander of the
Black Sea feet.
Minister of asriculture-M. Tcher-
noff. a revolutionary socialist
Minister of labor-M. Gvozdeff, a So
cial Democrat
Minister Of justice-M. Nikatine, a
Moscow lawyer and Social Democrat.
or NJ. Malantkvitch, an Odessa law
ynr and social Democrat.
Minister of munitions-M. Hechko-
noff, a National Socialist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
CHECK GERMANS
North of Scarpe River
In Their Advance
Rebound Like Rubber Band
From Outpost Gain

British Headquarters in France, May
16-(Nia London)-(From a Staff Cor
respondent of The Associated Press)-
The Germans received a heavy check
today north of the Scarpe river, where
in massed formation, they stormed
this position, which was recently won
by the British. After a terrific bonn
bardment lasting a considerable time,
the German infantry came down the
slopes of Greenland hill from the di-
rection of Plouvain
The British artillery made the hill
side look like a mushroom farm, bulbs
of shell smoke sprouting up thickly
over the entire field.
Machine guns streamed missiles into
the enemy ranks on the front and in
the TANKS.
Sheer weight and momentum carried
the Germans beyond the British out
posts and even into the chemical works
themselves. but, like a rubber ball the
rebound was instantaneous and swift
ly the defenders struck back. After n
short and hard fight. the enemy was
thrown out with heavy losses. leaving
the British established more securely
than ever.
The fighting continued about Bulle-
court, and German part success re-
Gently won there was wiped out. In
the meantime the British strengthened
their positions ea5tward toward Roeuy
and drew mite closer to Lens. Here
'iie uerihans continue their work of
wrecktng the district. Buildings are
o1hs oio"h up ana machinery is be-
.Ae oc"tio9eu III order that the min
ing center shall not furnish the
slightest benefit to the Allies WHOM
the Germans are finally forced to LET
go.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17

breaking) Youngsters of ours. and to this
class, who send their children into the
keeping >of sober minded, efficient,
thoughtful men and women-twhose
name is TEACiiER)-this class feel gull
ty when perplexed principal lis pleased
and surprised" at a visit from any par
emit. Such a mother or father Is In "A
position to appreciate the readiness no
displays in adjusting any differences that
must of necessity arise: and to such Il IL
given to understand something OF the
motives that led to the adoption Of the
present program at Hallowell High
Though it may hurt the pride of any of
us to even suspect that OUR child Is not
as clever and as smart as some. II IL
gratifying to think-to realize-that No
much has been accomplished and that
under the present rule, diploma at Hal
lowell High school is an HONEST diplo-
ardy won. perhaps. Git may even
be with tears and much mental anguish
but WON none the less,
Which sort would you rather your chit
dren had Mr.. Father. and you. Mrs.
Mother? The picture on the walt
THING that means well done? Mr.
Beal stands for all that contributes 10
the last: that's why I've taken your tins
to say all this to you realize that pes
haps you didn't know.
That's all, and thank you for stayii.:
so long.
But, here's n r. s., and it's TO you
Gentlemen of the School Board: Doubt
less you don't know the difference be
tween psychomachy and the laws of This
Fourth Dimension. and The Last Analy-
sis applied to the principal OF Karmn-
Yogi may he closed book OF the deal
to you: but (and all Halowell is wonder.
ing how you will answer this riddle) %
you know a HIGH SCHOOL PRINCE
PAL when you have him?
KENNEBEcCA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
NEWSPAPER MEN
OF BOSTON KNEW
BUT KEPT SILENT

Boston. May 16.-The effectiveness of
the self-imposed press censorship is illus
trated in the surprise arrival in British
waters of American torpedoboat destroy
ers. The sailing from this side of one
hotlla of warships has been common
knowledge in newspaper circles. The in
formation which included the date of the
sailing, the number of destroyers form
ing the unit and other facts not yet re-
vealed, did not come from official sources
and there was no pledge to secrecy. Sec
recy was maintained voluntarily by re-
porters and editors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17

Between Gavrelle and the Scarpe river
in France the German forces have again
made extraordinarily heavy counter at
tacks against positions taken from them
recently by Field Marshal Haig's men,
but again the British inflicted exception
ally heavy casualties on them and held
their ground. At one, point by numerical
ly superior forces the Germans forced
the British to fall back, but. returning to
the fray, the British Immediately repulse
the Germans and recaptured their los,
terrain
Likewise on the Aisne sector held by
the French the Germans threw in large
electives in an endeavor to push back
the line. At several places the French
line bent under the impetus Of the force
full of,Snsive but like the British. the
Frenchmen launched brilliant counter at
tacks which enabled them to re-take their
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
German Losses Are
Heavy In Assaults

lost ground and inflict heavy losses on the
Germans.
The Italians are keeping up their strong
offensive against the Austrians along the
Isonzo front The Austrians, apparently
taken by surprise in the commencement
of the offensive, now are striving with
their artillery and infantry to hold the
Italians in check, but this far according
to the Rome war office. they have met
with no success. Prisoners to the number
of 1915, among them IS officers. and guns.
machine guns and war materials, have
been captured by the Italians.
Both in Mesopotamia and in Macedonia
successes for the Entente Allies are re-
corded. In the latter theatre the British
in the Lake Dorian region have cap
tured 5000 yards Of enemy trenches to d
depth Of 500 yards. and in the struma
sector another front of trenches of 5000
Yards
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
AGREEMENT BY RUSSIANS
(Continued( from PAGE One)

not come too late. The soldiers in the
ranks evidently have the bit in their teeth
and it remains to be seen if there is a
hand strong enough to check them from
bringing about virtual anarchy
Internal Germany
The hopeful side Of the victory is drawn
by TIE multiplying signs that the political
and economic crisis in Germany is as
acute as ever. The extraordinary meas
ures taken by the German censorship to
prevent outside world from learning con-
ditions in the empire have been largely
successful, but some facts could not be
concealed
Possibly for the first time in history
revolution and German republic
have been openly talked about in the
Reichstag. and most significant of all,
apparently. the authorities do not
dare to check the growing audacity Of
the radicals. In fact, the pressure Of
the malcontents has become so great
as to force the government to hastily
withdraw its refusal to permit radi-
cal Socialist delegates to attend the
international socialist Conference at
Stockholm
Food Supply
The food supply in Germany also an
pears to be growing steadily worse and
alarm is expressed in various quarters
that the available supply will not suf-
flee to feed the nation until the next
harvest The ELUSIVE promises with
which the administration checked the
May day strike agitation have proved
hollow and there are complaints that
the attempt to substitute meat for
bread is seriously diminishing the
stock of milk animals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
CRITICISM FOR PRESIDENT
Continued from Page One)

Brandegee, suggested it was not prop
or that such statements as had been
heard should be made without cog
nizance of the public and without OPP
porunity for those attacked to offer
defense.
Democratic senators, it was said af-
forwards, began the discussion by crit
iciZing certain act SOf the advisory
commission Senator Reed of Mis-
souri, was said to have been particu-
larly vehement. Senator Lewis, Of IL
linois. vigorously condemned certain
activities of the commission, especial
ly regarding the citing of government
contracts and offered an amendment
to the law creating the defense coun-
Gil to provide that hereafter men shall
be appointed to the advisory commits
sion subject to the Senate's confirma-
ton.
President Not Informed?
Some senators said President Will
son was not keeping properly inform :
ed regarding supply purchasing. 9th
ers declared that the President and
the cabinet without warrant of law,
had conferred some Of their powers
upon the advisory commission, partic-
ularly as to the purchasing of sup
plies.
Cocktails Attitude
It was asserted that Gen. Goethals
opposed building of wooden ships, ia
voring steel, but had been compelled
by the shipping board to proceed with
wooden construction. Senator Weeks
that members of the ship
ping board had prevented a private
company from raising
capital and deferred individuals from
investing, advising them against put
ting money into specific corporations.
Upon the question of supply pur-
chases. Senator Mckella of Tennessee
and others criticized the defense coun-
sci and the advisory commission for
alleged mismanagement. Persons de-
string to sell war materials to the war
and navy departments, it was asserted,
were required first to confer with ci-
villains of the commission.
Senators Martin, Underwood and
Shafroth were among the few Demo-
Gratis who spoke in defense of the ex-
ecutive branch. 1t was pointed out
that actual purchases were made only
by the government departments and
the conduct Of preliminary investixa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17

American residents learned last week that
American warships were operating III
British waters they began to discuss
measures for the welfare of the sailors,
At an informal meeting it was decided to
provide for the Americans recreation
buildings similar to those conducted by
the Young Mems Christian Association
and other organizations for the comfor,
of the British soldiers and sailors.
The subscriptions were promptly forth
coming. At a meeting of the American
Chamber of Commerce several American
firms subscribed f1O0 each. bringing the
fund up to f3oC0. A movement is also
afoot to secure a clubhouse suitable for
the needs of all American sailors and SOL
diers who are likely to visit London dur
ing the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
ublic Safety Committee
Seeks Minimum Price to
| 1armer on His Products

Hon. Harold NJ. Sewall of Bath, the
chairman. presided at the meeting of the
Committee on Public Safety which was
held at the Blaine mansion Wednesday
afternoon. A number of matters were
discussed and there was a good attend
ance.
The committee voted to request our
senators and representatives in Congress
to lend their efforts to establish a min
imum price by the. federal government
to the farmer on all staple food products.
1t was voted to create a committee on
military affairs and Hiram w. Kicker OF
South Poland was selected as chairman
of that committee. The purpose of this
committee is to keep the folks at home
in closer touch with the soldiers and sail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
LOAN TO RUSSIA
s1oo,ooo,ooo Deposited
in Reserve Banks
Brings Amount Thus Far Ad-
vanced to Allies to
S625,00O,O0O

Washington. May 16.-The govern
ment today made it's first loan to Rus
STA of 500. 100000, bringing the amount
thus far advanced to the allies up to
$685. 1000, 900.
The money loaned to Russia was
made available for her purchases of
supplies in this country and was de-
posted to her credit in the federal
reserve banks. BY that arrangement
Russia will be enabled to draw
against the amount as money is need
ed to meet obligations here. Today's
loan marks the first entry of Russia as
a participant in the $1,000 100000 cred
1t to be placed at the disposal of the
allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
maine DRY GOODS men
Board of Directors to Choose
Other Officers Elected

Bangor, Me-, May 1.-THE annual
meeting Of the Maine Retail Dry Goods
Association was held at the Bangor
House Wednesday. over 50 members
were present. The following board of
directors was elected and will choose
the other officers:
H. .. Benson. Bangor; F. E. East
man, Portland; II. l.. Emery, Water
Vile; Robert Braun, Portland: S. NJ.
Paul. lewiston; T. X. Eds, Dexter; D.
w. Adams, Augusta; William II. Col
well, PASSPORT: James H. Howes, Bel
fast; a. f. Ouilette, Sanford; John A.
Riley, Pressure Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
B. & M. CAPTAINS
Two Railroad Men to Receive
All Engineer Applicants

Boston, May 16.-Warren s. Keay
of Salem, a train master. and Frank
c. Pelletier of Lowell. a yard master.
were designated by Major William p.
Wooten today to command two COM
panies of Boston & Maine railroad
employees in the newly created fourth
regiment Of engineers. All applications
for enlistment by Boston & Maine en-
ployes will be referred to these men.
who will be commissioned as cap
tains. The commanders of tho othcr
four companies Of railroad men will
be appointed later. The acceptance .,f
recruits has been deferred pending
these appointments, although scores IL
men already have made application.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17

ors from Maine and does not in any
way conflict with the office of the adj
jutant general.
Reference was made to the matter OF
the increased cutting of hardwood to the
various subcommittee, the idea being
to cut all wood possible this summer for
winter use.
1t was voted to request the senators
and representatives at Washington to in
vestigate the reports that coal barSes
coming to New England are to be taken
over by the federal government.
Late in the afternoon the subcommittee
on food production and conservation met
with the main committee for the discus
sion of various matters and outlined their
plans for the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17

publication of the fact has been withheld
under the voluntary censorship at the
request of the navy department.
No announcement Of the exact position.
of the ships, their names or their num-
Der will be made 1t is obvious that they
will work in cooperation with other war
ships of the grand alliance in regular ma
val duty in the war zone.
The destroyer flotilla is Americas first
contribution of military power to the al
lance against Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
BELGIAN LOAN
S45,000,000 Payable by
$500, 900 Month
McAdoo Hopes Will Help the
Nations Re-establishment

Washington, May ia loan Of s45,-
100000 was made to Belgium today
payable in six monthly installments Of
$7,5O0,O0 each.
In extending the loan, Secretary Nc
Adoo made a brief address to the Bel
gian minister expressing the hope on
behalf of the American people that
the money would help re-establish
Belgian independence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
British House of Com
mons Votes Dow
Welcome to Russia's
Regulations of Con-
quest
Lord Robert Cecil and Former
Premier Asquith Declare
Their Sympathy with Russia
but Deprecate SnOwden's Elk.
preston

London, May 1.-THE House OF Com.
mons tonight. after application Of clo-
ture, voted down without division .
resolution proposed by Philip Srowden.
Socialist. welcoming the reputation
by the Russian government of all pro-
posals for imperialistic conquest and
ACKNOWLEDGMENT in behalf of the Brit
ish democracy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17

Ninety years is a long time to live
in this age Of the world, This distin,-
ton was celebrated on Sunday. May
10. by Mrs. Columbia Muzzy at her
residence on High street. South PARIS.
The, day was. remembered by many
friends, in tokens of love and frien,,..
ship and by personal visitation. Tho
granddaughter, Mrs. C. NJ. Hall Ut
Alden, n. Y, was present. MRS. Muzxy
shows remarkable vigor in both min
and body for one SO old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
WHITEFIELD

NORTH-The Red Cross Society will
give an entertainment at Clarkes han
May IS. The dance which was to have
teen held May l6 has been postponed to
may O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
SELF-IMPOSED
CENSORSHIP BY
THE NEWSPAPERS

Washington, May 16-Dispatch Of
American destroyers to British waters
has been known in the inner circles of
affairs in Washington for some time but
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
GERMANS ADMIT
ZEPPELIN LOSS

Amsterdam, via London. May 1e.-The
loss of the Zeppelin L-2e is officially ad-
mitted in statement issued by the Ger
man admiralty.
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HON. A. p. GARDNER
CONTINUED from Page one)

and could not continue to draw pay as
Congressman at the same time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17

A British admiralty statement of May IA
stated that the L-22 had been shot down
in the North sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-17
cERMANY's DEFEAT
German Newspaper View of the
Chancellor's Address

Amsterdam. May 16 (via London)-Tbe
NEWS Van Den Tag regrets that Chan
cellor Won Bethmann- Hollweg's speech
mas not cleared the obscurity in regard
10 Germany's war aims. 1t says that the
chancellors wards have strengthened his
enemies hands and must be considered
equivalent to an admission of defeat.
London. May 16.-The British cam
paign in Mesopotamia. where a series
OF important victories over the Turks
has been won is now almost to a
standstill The following official report
from the Mesopotamian front was is
sued here today:
Though no important operations
have occurred since the beginning Of
the month we have secured 1876 pris-
oners. including 20 in skirmish near
Deli Abbas."
Amsterdam, Via London, May 49,
The Berlin Post believes that the in
terpellations in the Reichstag concern
ing Alsace, will be postponed. 1t says
that the administration Is about to
make a radical decision in regard to
the future Of Alsace Lorraine involv-
ing a division Of the province between
Bavaria and Prussia
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HALLOWELL

Continued from Page Three)