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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Plans for St. Johns Nave
Cathedral to Contain Tallest
Columns in the World

The new nave Of the Cathedral of St.
John the Divine Is to contain the tall
est columns ever provided for any
building in the world. They are 10
tower 100 feet and will be warm-col-
ored granite, it has been decided
a statement descriptive of the nave,
issued yesterday from the cathedral,
says:
The central span of the nave will be
fifty feet in width. Through the walls
and into the piers will run passage
ways, or ambulatories, at different lev
els. so it will be possible 10 thread
ones way through and around all por-
tions of the nave, and at a great num-
Der Of levels above the pavement. Each
step Will reveal some new group Of
shafts and windows. The enormous
area will ultimately be extended later
ally into the future transepts. each Of
which will contain a rose window equal
in size to those in the transepts Of
Notre Dame, in Paris.
THE windows in the nave are Of
vast size larger even than those of
the Chartres Cathedral and will af-
ford opportunities for the most perfect
showing of splendid glass.
CONTRACTS have been let to complete
the foundation of the nave up to the
flooring Of the crossing. Placing Of
additional contracts will depend upon
the financial resources available"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Railway Board Backs
Higher Car Fare Plan
State Association Names Com.
mittee to Consider Rev
enue and Rates

The movement initiated by the Third
Avenue Railway Company for larger
revenues, either by increasing fares or
decreasing transfer privileges. was in
dorscd yesterday at a special meeting
Of the New York State Electrical Rail
ways Association. held at the Aston. A
committee Of ten, which Colonel T. s.
Williams. OF the Brooklyn Rapid Tran
sit Company, is expected to head. was
APPOINTED to consider rates and reve-
nues from a statewide standpoint.
James l.. Quackenbush. general at
torney for the lnterborough and allied
companies. will also be on the commit
tee. five of whose members will repre-
sent New York companies and five the
upstate corporations.
James =. Barnes. president OF the
association. announced that the main
work of the committee would be to
present the case of the companies to
the local and upstate Public Ser
vice commissions. In this move, he
said. many roads not members of the
association. had Joined.
II is understood that the committee
will also consider the adviSability OF
asking the Legislature to amend the
railway law which fixes five cents as
the maximum rate which can be charged
for a single ride. Ii will report at an
adjourned meeting, to be called at the
discretion of President Barnes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Wilson Thanks Gibbons
For Fealty Declaration
Catholic Hierarchy Praised for
Patriotic Action

Baltimore. May H. Cardinal Glib
bons to-day made public letter which
he received from President Wilson.
thanking him for the declaration Of
fealty made by him and the other mem
bers Of the Catholic Hierarchy al q
meeting At the Catholic University n
short time ago. The letter follows:
My Dear Cardinal Gibbons: Tho
demands on my time incident to the
arrival and entertainment Of the for
cign commissions now in Washington
have delayed my replying to your gra-
cious letter. ! am sure you will under
stand, and | beg that you will pardon
the delay.
THE very remarkable resolutions
unanimously adopted by the archbish-
ops Of the United States at their an
nual meeting in the Catholic University
on April IS last, copy of which you
were kind enough TO send me. warns
my heart and makes me very proud in
deed that men of such large. influence
should act in so large sense Of pa
triotism and so admirable spirit Of
devotion to our common country.
"Cordially and sincerely yours.
WOODROW WILSON"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12

themselves as the sacred white oxen
of the land, privileged 70 gore down
fences and trample the flowers even
around the very springs Of liberty
Newspapers Now Squealing"
Although the newspapers and maya
zines represented the very influence
which had swsyed the United States
into the war, he said, they were now
squealing about paying their share OF
the revenue bill.
"I-know it hits the publishers pretty
hard" he said. but II hits everybody
else pretty hard. too. | would have
thought the patriotic editors would
have been willing to bear their part
cheerfully."
Immediately after Senator Stones
speech the Senate formally approved
the substitute press gag section tenta-
lively accepted yesterday, but which
Mr.. Stone had fought
Then Senator Johnson, OF California.
moved TO strike out the entire press
censorship section. The vote on this
was not reached by adjournment to-
! night.
ain this day" said Senator Johnson.
"the preservation of free speech and a
free press are Of more than ordinary
Importance. This provision puts n pre-
MUM upon false publication. Il makes
a crime Of the truth. and this is exactly
what | insist Is the very purpose OF
this law. The very purpose of IL is TO
render impossible legitimate criticism
| By word of mouth or otherwise of those
who may lead during this war and lead
in incompetency and ineficiency.
Would Shield Incompetency
Besides. buttressed by this law will
| be the public officials of this land.
! greater than their creators. But
( tressed by this law. ineificency and in
| competency will stalk unremedied and
/ undenied Buttressed by this law. even
/ democracy may stink about in the Sc
/ crecy that it imposes. All these are
/ fatal objections.
But there is another objection thai
/ is greater still. We have talked about
democracy here. we have looked across
i the water 10 Russia. Just emerging
from centuries Of oppression and des-
! potism. And we say to the world. we
who lead in democracy. democracy
cannot be trusted: and when democ-
racy enters a world war in a world
! crisis. you must throttle democracy
/ That is the answer we send across the
seas to benighted Russia. looking here
to US, looking TO this beacon light that
has been so eloquently described upon
this floor"
After ridiculing the proposed law az
absurd and unnecessary, Senator I'm
, derwood warned his colleagues that the
time may come when the American
people will insist on having the truth.
Il am not willing 10 violate the fun
damental rights by this drastic meas
ure." he said. mo censor gag should
keep the American people from under
standing the facts. both here and
abroad. The time may come when the
limelight of publicity should be turned
on the conduct Of the war"
He cited numerous examples Of the
sort of thing which might happen. and
be suppressed. even from Congress
through the censorship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Prince Eugene, King Of ltaly's
Nephew, Will Head Commission
Son of Duke of Genoa, with Marconi and Other En-
VOWS Expected Next Week; Visitors Already
Here Enjoy Reception to British

ing the passage Of the state insurance
bill.
Signor Enrico Arlotta. Minister Of
Maritime and Railroad Transportation.
spokesman of the party now here, said
the italian Commission wanted merely
to discuss with the government au-
thorities here the ways and means
OF cooperating to the best advantage
in the war. He added that Italy needed
ships more than anything else to carry
provisions, such Is wheat, maize, oats
and other grains. He declared ther.
was no serious food shortage in Italy
at present. and that harvesting would
begin in another month.
The visitors have not yet assumed
their official character. Yesterday they
received a number of leading New York
Italians and viewed interestedly as
private citizens the official celebration
in honor of their French confreres
and the rousing welcome which New
York City gave to the British CommIs-
sion.
From their windows in the Waldorf
they watched the parade in honor Of
Mr.. Balfour and his party, and applaud
ed with the throng that lined Fifth
Avenue as the British Commission
swept past.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
u. S. to Aid Employers
In Keeping Jobs Filled
Board Named to Obtain Re-
lease of as Many Men as
Possible for War

Washington, May 1.-The Defence
Councils Commercial Economy Board
is organizing machinery to aid en-
ployers in filing positions made vacant
by men who 90 into government ser
vice. Details have not been made pub
lie. but the board expects to cooperate
in every possible way TO insure release
Of as many men as possible for public
duty.
George Rublee, Of New Hampshire, a
former member Of the Federal Trade
Commission. and Henry S. Dennison, a
manufacturer Of birmingham, Mass,
have been named members Of the board.
A. ". Shaw, of Chicago, is chairman
and the other members are Professor
Edwin F. Gay, Of Harvard. and Wallace
d. Simmons. Of st. Louis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
u. S. and Allies
To Pool Ships for
Even Distribution
Shifting of Tonnage Will
Insure Efficiency in Trans
portation of Supplies

Washington. May IL. An interna-
tional shipping arrangement IS beng
prof by the United States and the
Allies to insure an even distribution of
tonnage among the European countries
lighting Germany. The Allies are pre-
senting their needs n the way OF sup
plies and estimates OF their own ton
mage available for transatlantic ser
vice.
The Belgian Minister gave the ship
ping Board to-day an estimate Of the
number OF ships necessary to transport
supplies from the United States to Bel
GUM. The other nations are present
ing their tonnage requirements along
with their estimates Of fOodstufis and
munitions needed.
Already The Shipping Board has char
tered two Of the repaired German ships
20 the French and Italia governments
for one voyage with supplies. Foul
more will be ready within a few days
and viii be turned over TO foreign
Governments for one trip. These shlpS
are being put into service without
awaiting consummatiOn Of the general
shipping programme. .,.
A score Of German ships IN Phlllp-
pine ports will be started for America
soon with hemp and other raw ma
terlals needed here. Some will pro
coed under their own steam, but those
mat cannot be repaired in the ISLANDS
viii be towcd across the Pacific. II
has been suggested that these vessels
might be put in transpacifc trade, but
chairman Denman, of the Shipping
Board. said tonight this had not been
decided finally. and that the ships
would be used where most needed
Al least 350, 900 tons Of goods, much
Of II railroad equipment, is awaiting
shipment 10 Russia at many points on
the Pacific Coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12

Prince Eugene of Udine, son Of the
Duke Of Genoa, and nephew Of King
Victor Emmanuel. will head the Italian
War Commission. the first section Of
which slipped unheraldcd into New
York Wednesday night. The six mem
bcrs of the commission who are staying
at the Waldorf Astoria said yesterday
that they did not know when the other
party, headed by Prince Eugene, would
arrive. The report that the Duke
d'Abruzzi would come TO the United
States as member OF the commission
was denied.
The other ENJOYS. who viii arrive
some time in the next week or two, will
be Senator Guglielmo Marconi, the in
ventor Of wireless telegraphy; Marquis
Borsarelli. Under Secretary of Foreign
Affairs; Deputy Giufelli. member of
the Council of State and former Min
ister Of Public Instruction. and Deputy
Natti, former Minister Of Industry and
Commerce, who won great popularity
in Italy some years ago through effect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Scandinavians Announce
American Scholarships

Five American scholarships. which
will include the editing Of history OF
the Danes in the United States and the
preparation of a comprehensive Scandi-
ravian book list for the American Ii
brary Association, were announced
here yesterday at the annual meeting
of the American Scandinavian Founda-
ton.
The appointment by the foreign ad-
visory committee Of eight fellows, who
will come from abroad 10 study here
during the next Academic year, also
was approved. 1t was said the founda-
tion expects to carry out its pro-
gramme of intellectual interchange in
spite Of international difficulties"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Defence Council May
Urge New Cabinet
Post for Purchasing
Controversy with Army and
Navy Over Munitions
Nearing Crisis

Washington. May II. The contro-
vcrsy between the Council of National
Defence. with its munitions board, and
the purchasing officers Of the army and
navy rs increasing, and there are grow
ing indications that the President will
be asked 20 favor the creation Of a new
Cabinet office. that OF Secretary Of Mu-
nitlOuS. Secretary Lane. n ls said. Will
be urged for the position by civilian
members OF the council. Complaints
are made that business men sum
moncd TO Washington to make propos-
ais 20 furnish materials for the war
encountered all sorts Of obstacles.
For TWO or three days the heads Of
some Of the biggest manufacturing es-
Establishments in the country have been
cudeavorinc 20 get action on offers they
have made to equip the military-nayal
establishment on the basis Of an actual
cost and profit percentage.
The opponents Of the existing system
have seized upon this situation as an
example Of the necessity of a new
department Of munitions, which shall
take over the acquisition of supplies
for the military naval establishment
End at the same tinra regulate prices
IN their relation TO output. TO the end
that there may be protection of do
nestle industry while the needs Of the
army and navy are being adequately
and promptly met.
Army and navy officers generally do
not favor department OF munitions.
Most of them find nothing to commend
u the Board of Munitions. which is
described as interfering with the sys-
tenn Of purchase. On the other hand,
those business men who have had deal
ings with the munitions board state
that they obtain prompter action and
cerlvc more satisfactory results from
their dealings with the munitions
board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
u. S. Gunboat Makes
Target of Burning Ship

Newport, X. J., May H. Captain Fall
coner and fifty-fve of the crew of the
British tanker Sebastian. which sank
off Nantucket Shoals yesterday morn
ing. told here to-day now the United
States gunboat Sacramento used the
sinking vessel as a target.
For eight hours the Sacramento had
been racing 70 port, with the Sebastian
in tow. while the crew was fighting a
fire in the engine room. At daylight
the ship was abandoned. Thomas
Jones, a British gunner. was lost.
As the Sebastian settled a gun on
the Sacramento doomed twice and the
ship disappeared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Five Norwegian Ships Sunk

London, May IL Five Norwegian
steamers have been sunk by German
u-boats. according to dispatches re-
ceived here to-day The Norwegian
Foreign Once reports from Chrstania
the sinking of the Tore-Jarl. 1904
tons; the Noss. 2,422 tons, and the
Nydal, a new vessel. 1850 tons.
The Tiger, 1928 tons, and the Lei
hanger. 2.226 tons. are reported 10 have
been sunk ten miles off the northeast
coast Of Spain. The submarines are
said to have halted the vessels in Span
.sh waters and TO have escorted them
bevond the territorial limit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
i. S. Discovers Secret
Optical Glass Process
Government Plans to Supply
Army and Navy Needs

Washington. May 1.-THE secret Of
making optical glass Of the sort used in
field glasses, range finders and peri
scopes. a product for which this coun-
try hitherto has been dependent on
Germany, has been discovered by the
Bureau of Standards.
In announcing the discovery tonight,
Secretary Redfield said it was one Of
Essential Importance to the military
services Of the nation" Experts of the
bureau have been at work for two
years and a half trying to find the
right process, and additions will be
made to the bureau equipmeN: immedi-
ately so that the product can be sup
piled in sufficient quantities to meet the
governments requirements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
manufacturers Anxious to
Get Action on Their
Proposals
Increasing Demand
For Priority Board
o.,artments at Odds with
Munitions Board; Navy
Opposes Ship Plan

v.,b;ngton. May IT, The Council Of
,..,.,sl Defence viii organic a pr
- hoard. 20 was learned to-day, 70
..,,s,e the purchasing practice Of
y. ,,vsral Federal departments. The
.,;,t,ask before thc proposed new unit
.,,,, council will be TO arrange prece-
49,. for such government purchases
:, may be Immediately necessary.
n, pror.ty board Will be composed
,,,,resentatiyes Of the departments Of
,,-;,plture. Commerce and Interior and
., general munitions board. Ii Will
~o,k in close cooperation with the
,r,.pOrtst,oa committee o. the coun-
Il Of which Daniel Willard IS chair
-, and the raw materials committee,
,.;,b i, headed by Bernard VI. Baruch.
s,.,s.srv Houston TO-DAY named Assist
-, Ssrre,arv Nroo-1an AS the rcprescn-
go NJ the Department OF Agriculture
an the new board
pss,des coord.ratnC the purchases Of
As vorernmert, the priority committee
III arrange for preferred shipments Of
49, munitions and raw materials used
- ravsrnment supplies. l. VIII also at
-. N minimize conflicts between
-0vsrnnent worA and the operations Of
privsfe industry
Already there have been numerous
protests from manufacturers against
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Ship Boards Plans
For Construction
Opposed by Navy
officials Fear Warships May
Be Held Up for Mer-
chant Vessels
Prom TIE Tribune Bureau

Washington. May 1.-The naval au-
ihort.e. are disturbed over the scheme
o. the Shipping Board to obtain an
,,vropriation of $1,000. 100000 for the
obstruction Of steel merchant ships.
Chairman Fitzgerald of the House
lvpropriations Committee is inclined
% view with favor the objections of
he Navy Department and is disposed
70 REQUIRE from the Shipping Board a
:,,siled statement Of the methods and
Erection Of the proposed expenditure
As well IS some estimate Of the result
10 completed tonnage and the time
taken 90 make these vessels available
iof service
l. is stated al the Navy Department
that if such an Appropriation IS maze
and the shipyards OF the country are
requested 20 build steel merchant yes
sells 70 the extent contemplated by the
Shipping Board there will be q ccsSa-
ion o. important naval construction
q all types. The present capacity OF
,ae sh,Iyards for merchant WORK Us
about 100000 tons year.
Il is estimated that expansion 20 me
extent Of the expenditure Of SI.OOO,-
100000. taxing into consideration the
prevailing rate Of wages Of trained
Vorknen and the cost Of material.
would anticipate an increase in mer-
chant ship construction fvefold. Il IS
believed that this cannot be done M a
scar under the existing crcums tances
and that nothing can be achieved with
out abandoning AN naval construction
row under way.
The naval authorities insist on
pes6irg up the construction OF de-
s.royer. and submarines. more Of
which are % be built Il the recon-
nsndatiors % the department chiefs
are approved by the President.
The prevailing situation is described
as perpicxiug and discouraglng. due 10
ne lack of wofkmcn. This is not likely
% be improved by tho determination 10
terease merchant SD poullding 10 I'VE
tines the present output This means
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Captain Rice To Be Feted
At the Waldorf Wednesday

The testimonial dinner TO Captain
Emery Rice of the steamship Mongolia
which fred Americas first shot IN inc
war. destroying German submarine
on April 70, will be held next Nedne.s-
dav evening at the Waldori-Astorla
Hotel. The committee in charge cor
,ists Of Newton W. Gilbert, former
Vice Governor General OF the Pnlllp-
mines: Major William Tutherly' or inc
American Defence Society; Z. /. brgSs'
of the Pacific Commercial Coinpan! .
Jobn :. Leech. Of !. ?. Morgan a Co.,
and Arthur s. Thompson. of The Asso-
ciated Press. Major Tutherly, whose
address is 303 Fifth Avenue, will re-
eve applications for invitations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Chicago Enrols Third Unit
Of Railway Engineers

Chicago. May 1.-The third regiment oil
railway engineers being recruited 90 Chicago
is practically full Already 500 men. many
Of wide experience in the conduct OF rail-
WAYS have enlisted By Monday the iul
nur, her. aoA. is expected to be enrolled: ac-
cording to Samuel l. FELTON,. president OF me
chicago Great Western. who Is forming the
regiment. - .-,4,,.
n the Pullman Company. IS reglmental quar-
,er,naster. 4 number Of men left high poi
tons with railroads TO become officers on me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
so, New British Age Limit

London, May 1.-THE War once an
nounces that the voluntary recruiting
age will soon be extended 20 men up 70
fifty. both single and married. Inc an
nouncement expresses the nope that
those who come forward VIII De READY
and willing to serve when called on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Destroyers in Hot Battle

Amsterdam. May IA German torpedo
boat was hit in q battle between German
ard british destroyers carly yesterday &C
cordinp n the Flushing correspondent OF inc
..Telcgraaf." The correspondent says that "A
,o-v hot battle took place near the North
Hinder Iiqhtship. Great flame were visible
and The firing could be heard in Flushing and
elsewhere In iceland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
T. r. Felicitates Men
Who ARE Going to Front

81 am very glad 20 sec that you boys
have a chance 10 90 10 Europe said
Colonel Roosevelt last night ~ fare
well dinner at the Waldorf TO Unlvor-
sitv of California volunteers for ambu-
lance service H. France.
81 don't know if the gentry m Wash
inoton will give me chance 10 60.
am still fighting for the chance, how
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Diaz Reported Slain
Said to Have Been Shot by
Former Zapatist Leader

FL Paso, Tex. May IA report that
General Felix Diaz had been shot and
killed by General Calimayor. former
Zapata commander, was brought 10
MEXICAN secret srvice agents to-day by
a Mexican from Southern Mexico,
This statement was made officially by
Andres Garcia, Inspector General OF
Mexican Consulates in the United
1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Confusion flinders
War Preparations

the employment Of 100000 men, or an
increase Of 100000. with a correspond
lng increase IN wages from 500. 600
10 S50o.000.ooo Those familiar with
the Shlpbuildirg industry assert that
no such augmentation Of the working
force can be achieved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Germany Stops Mails

Berlin. May Loving to the lack
Of safe oversee routes, the German mail
service % Spain. Mexico. South Amer
lea. Central America and the orient
was discontinued to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Iabm Heads Balloon School

Washington. May IL Major FRANK
I abr1- of the army flying corps. now at san
D1ego Cal has been ordered 20 Fort Omaha.
y Nebraska. TO command the new army balloon
..hool The aviation corps will furnish
twenty or more companies of balloon eNper,
10 handle the observation craft now generally
employed with heavy artillery nre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12

themselves as the sacred white oxen
of the land. privileged TO gore down
fences and tramplc the flowers even
around the very springs Of liberty