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Evening star., 1917-04-02
TIME TO GET TOGETHER.
Important Differences Should Be Set
tied Now. Saws Bostonian.

eff there ever was time in American
history when 1t is important that differ
ences be settled and we get together. that
time is now" was one plea made by
George w. Coleman Of Boston, in an ad-
dress on behalf of the civic forum move
ment before an audience at Central High
School yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Coleman said the meeting to pro-
mote the forum idea was especially sig
nificant in the face of the international
crisis. Mr.. Coleman formerly was presi-
dent of the city council of Boston. and
has been active in community work at
Ford Hall, in that city. He told of many
incidents at the Ford Hall meetings where
citizens of all political and religious views
gather to exchange ideas.
Rev. DR.. John Van Schaick. jr.. introduced
Mr.. Coleman. The speaking program was
preceded by an organ recital by Samuel
Wood, and at the close Hamlin Cogswell
led the audience in singing America. "
A large American flag was draped across
tine back of the stage.
Evening star., 1917-04-02
Senator GaIIinger Thinks
War Sentiment Has Grown
Rapidly in Recent Weeks

THE country seems to want war, ard
it looks very much as IL Congress would
pass a resolution for war with Ger
many, or at least declaring that a state
of war exists" said Senator Gallinger
of New Hampshire. republican leader Of
the Senate, today. Senator Gallinger
was In his seat when the Senate as
sembled 1t was his first visit to the
Capitol since he was taken seriously i'll
a week or two before the close of the
last session of Congress
THE war sentiment has grown rap
idly in recent weeks, and do not see
how an open clash with Germany can
be avoided unless Germany backs down
in regard to her submarine policy. in
New Hampshire the sentiment is over
whelmingly in favor of war. Ny mail
Is filled with letters asking that firm
steps be taken"
Senator Gallinger said he had no
doubt that Congress would respond TO
the public sentiment. It is a time for
cool headed action, he said
For the first time Senator Gallfneer
announced himself in favor of univer-
sal military training for the young men
of the country.
Evening star., 1917-04-02
SHEEP POISONING ALLEGED.
Utah Wool Growers Investigating
Range Feud in State.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April g.
Investigation of the death of 700 sheep
said to have been poisoned within the
last two days in Kane and Washington
counties and the Arizona strip" was
started today by the Utah Wool Crow
ers' Association.
c. B. Stewart, secretary of the asso-
citation, who left for the sheep country
to make the nvestigation, said he could
not give any information as to the per-
sons involved in the range feud, al
though he expressed the opinion that
the water holes on the ranges had been
poisoned.
The trouble is supposed to have been
started about a year ago as the result
of litigation in the courts of Prescott,
Ariz., between cattle and sheep men
concerning the availability OF grazing
lands on the Arizona border.
Evening star., 1917-04-02
AS PATRIOTIC DUTY.
National City Bank Thinks People
Should Take Government Loan.

NEW YORK, April 2.-"In view Of
much that has been said of the ability
of the banks to take a great govern
ment loan," says a statement issued
today by the National City Bank, cit
is well to emphasize the fact that it
is far more desirable to have the loan
taken by private parties. If the banks
create new credit the effect will be
to initiate the situation and increase the
reserve requirements. Moreover, the
bank situation should be kept free
and strong to deal with the business
situation.
However the loans are offered they
will come thick and fast, and the Amer
for the loans should be in order here
as 1t has been abroad"
Evening star., 1917-04-02

Gress will last. no one was able to
predict with any degree Of certainty
today. Leaders are inclined to limit
uation. and the appropriation bills
which failed last session. and leave
other legislation until next December
and the regular session of Congress.
failed at the last session. particularly
the army bill, the amendments to the
shipping act giving the government
broad powers over merchant shipping.
some changes in the federal reserve
act and legislation to curb spying are
among the things which probably will
be deemed essential to prosecution of
whatever course is determined upon.
Additional revenue legislation and bond
issues In all Likelihood will be cared
Evening star., 1917-04-02
Senator Lodges AssaiIant
Formerly a Base Ball Player;
Secretary of Wilson League

BOSTON. April 2.-Alexander Bann-
wart who attacked Senator Lodge in
the Capitol at Washington today, left
here last night with a party of thirty
pacifists to work against the possible
declaration of war.
He formerly was a base ball player.
having been A member of the Lowell
club of the old New England League,
and played under the name of Al Winn.
Later he owned the Lowell franchise
and was identified in a managerial
capacity with other base ball organi-
cations in eastern Massachusetts,. Last
year he was secretary of local Wood
row Wilson Independence League. Re-
Gently he has taken an active part in
a number of peace meetings.
Evening star., 1917-04-02
STIRS M. E. CONFERENCE.
Rev. W. M. Tippy of Washington
Urges PARTICIPATION in Great War.

Special Dispatch to The Star /
BALTIMORE. Md. April 2.-Express-
ing the opinion that "the day the Lusf-
tania was sunk was the time when the
German ambassador should have been
given his passports" Rev. Worth NJ
Tippy of Washington, who addressed
this mornings session of the Methodist
Episcopal conference, made one of the
most stimulating appeals yet to be
heard in behalf of Americas immediate
participation in the world conflict
DR.. Tfppy is executive secretary Of the
commission on social service. Coming
here this morning directly from WASH
ington he expressed confidence that
I'VE are on the eve of entrance to the
great war; our immersion in the strug-
gle is a matter Of hours"
Evening star., 1917-04-02
DUE TO CANAL DRAINAGE.
Marked Decrease in Chicago o
Deaths From Typhoid Fever.

CHICAGO. April 2-The current
weeks issue of the health department
bulletin of Chicago credits the draina~
canal for a pronounced decrease in the
city's death rate from typhoid fever.
The total number of deaths In the city
from typhoid fever for the last fourteen
years is given as 1929.
In 1898. before the canal was opened,
the death rate from the disease was
1898 to 100000 population. In 1916 1t
was SIG. The effect of the canal is to
carry the drainage away from the citys
water supply in Lake Michigan to the
Mississippi river.
Evening star., 1917-04-02

and that they might be interested in
witnessing the opening"
Mr.. Lochner, who was directing the
activities of the pacifists. said:
we will continue to work for peace, just
as certain people in England have done
all during this war in Europe"
Meeting at Convention Hall.
This afternoon the pacifists are taking
a count Of their strength at a business
meeting in Convention Hall. where
leaders from the various large centers
are to address the gathering. A mass
meeting has been called for tonight in
Convention Hall. at which the speakers
are announced as follows:
Stanford University, California: Rabbi
Judah Magnes Of New York. Her
bert s. BiEelow of Ohio, Mrs. Julia
Reinhardt of New York, Daniel Keifer
of Ohio and other noted men and
women.
While the pacifists were first to ar
rive in large numbers, the force Of
their march on Congress was mini
miZed later In the day by the arrival
on special trains this afternoon of even
larger delegations, calling themselves
pilgrims Of Patriotism" They had
been marshaled as an offset by q New
York committee Of citizens to neu-
tralize the effect Of the anti-war forces
."Put End to Prussian Rule"
Ellery Corey stowell, professor of In
ternational law IN Columbia University,
who led the war pilgrims. said he ex-
pected nearly 10000 persons would be
here tonight from New York on this
errand, and that other large delega-
tions would come from other cities.
why should patriots go to Washing
ton now?" begins a statement issued
by the committee in charge of the war
pilgrims.
The statement continues: THE hour
has struck to put an end to the Prus-
sian olfgarchy and the house of Hohen-
zollern- There can be no peace or de-
mocracy in the world until those
enemies Of democracy bite the dust"
The pilgrims, or most of them, at
least. will remain in Washington until
the question Of going to war is decided.
Hundreds of resolutions have been
framed by different cities that will mot
be able to send representatives. Comics
of them will be sent to the President
and to Congress
Special trains were scheduled from
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Indianapolis,
Boston and several other cities Rich
moni, New Haven, Chicago. Columbus
and Providence are other cities sending
large delegations
Evening star., 1917-04-02
HOUSE ORGANIZED
BY THE DEMOCRATS;
CLARK Is REELECTED
Continued from First Page.)

sentative vinson of Georgia and others,
so that he might register his vote for
Champ Clark for Speaker.
While the public galleries were filled.
only a few persons were in the presi-
Dental and diplomatic galleries.
From the galleries it appeared to be
a young House. Fewer bald heads and
boards were in evidence than were in
A second outburst of handclapping
greeted Miss Rankin when her name
was called on the roll. She replied
Present" blushing much, and obvi-
continued until she rose from her seat
and bowed
429 Members Present.
Four hundred and twenty-nine of the
4ss living members answered present
The absentees were Representatives
Capstick of New Jersey. Helgsen OF
North Dakota and Bleakley OF Penn
svlvania, republicans. and Representa-
tive Lee of Georgia, democrat. Two mem
bers are dead.
Immediately following the calling OF
the roll, Representative Schall pro-
gressive, of Minnesota in an address to the
uouse said he would vote for Champ
Clark for Speaker.
Schall prefaced his remarks by de,
claring the country should stand
united in this crisis and stand by the
II with my sightless eyes" he said,
would be Of little use to my coun-
try on the field of battle. but l can
cast my vote to help it."
Schall urged the entire country TO
II know of no better way to stand
by the President" he said, .than 70
return his. party to the coh'roi OF
the House." 5,.-
hit the republicans sat silent In their
."The gentleman from Minnesota has
placed Mr. Clark in nomination. Mr.
Trimble asked. -
rising.
Representative Green of Massachu-
setts then nominated Representative
Mann of Illinois for Speaker and Rep
resentatiye Lenroot of Wisconsin sec
onded the nomination.
Schall Assertions Are Challenged.
Mr.. Lerroot said that as a republican
he could not allow to go unchallenged
the assertions of Representative Schan.
He said that patriotism demands
that the organization of the House be
turned over to the democrats. 1 can
NOT admit that republicans are less pa
triotic than democrats.
ssThere ought not to be any partisan
ship in considering the great questions
that will come before this Congress
Tbere will be none on the republican
eide Of this House. What we need is
the assistance of every American, no
matter what his politics may be.
"rhis is no time for any man to criti-
cise the President of the United States
but I do say in this hour 1t would be
better if the President were compelled
under the organization of this House
to consult republicans as well as demo-
Gratis
Balloting for Speaker Begins.
Balloting for Speaker began shortly
before 1 o'clock.
While the nominations were In prog
ress Representative Lee of Georgia,
who did not answer the roll calls. sat
in Democratic Leader Kitchin's office.
Mr.. Lee. led into the House by Rep
vote for Mr. Clark amid cheers.
When Mr.. Martin of louisiana pro-
neutrality-suspicious. voted for Mr.
Clark, applause again broke loose.
A moment later Representative Lon
don, socialist, of New York, and Ran
dali, prohibitionist, of California, also
voted for Mr.. Clark.
A third cheer was given when Miss
voted for Mann.
Evening star., 1917-04-02
Secular League Debates Pacifsm.

The question as to whether or not the
position of the pacif1st Is justffabIe at
this time was debated yesterday after
noon at meeting OF the Secular
League in Pythian Temple for several
hours, but no decision was rendered.
Louis r. Lochner. vice president OF
the Emergency Peace Federation. OPEN
President Bradley and other leaders
of the Secular League took the mega
tive side of the proposition.
Evening star., 1917-04-02
Light Vote Expected in Michigan.

DETROIT. April 2.-It was expected
that the vote cast today at the state
wide election in Michigan would be
comparatively light The state ticket
includes two justices of the supreme
court. two regents of the University of
Michigan and several minor officers.
Poor weather was reported from sew
eral sections of lower Michigan.
Evening star., 1917-04-02
Call on Members of Congress.

They were supplied also with cards
to admit them to the business and mass
meetings. and the city addresses of
their senators and representatives.
The delegates were instructed to spend
the morning calling upon their legis-
lative Representatives and urging them
to take no action that would lead to
hostilitieS.
The instruction list handed to each
delegate called attention to the fact
that both houses would convene at noon,
Evening star., 1917-04-02
Steamer Adriatic Reaches Port.

NEW YORK, April 2-The steamship
Adriatic, White Star line. arrived safe
ly at British port last night. according
to cable advices received here today.
She left here March IT. with sixty-nve
passengers, Of whom six were American
citizens. The Amer1cans are members Of
Harvard surgical unit ON their way to
France,
Evening star., 1917-04-02

no worse for his encounter. Scores OF
senators went over to- the Massachu-
setts senator's desk and shook his hand.
Bannwart was taken to police head
quarters this afternoon, photographed,
and his finger prints were recorded
Bond Fixed at $1,000.
The police notified Assistant United
States Attorneys Ralph Given and Nc
Mahon at Police Court of the case, and
they conferred with Francis Sebring.
clerk of the court Bond was fixed at
$1,000 for Bannwart's release pending
q hearing in court
Evening star., 1917-04-02
To Train Rapid-Fire Gunners.

NEW YORK, April 2.-The Navy De-
partment, it was announced today. has
approved a plan to train men for ham
ding quick-firing guns on the har-
bor defense mosquito feet by opening
schools OF gunnery in vacant stores
|9unners from tho New York navy yard
will be detailed for this purpose
Evening star., 1917-04-02
STARS AND STRIPES
!. i. FLY ALL OVER D. c.
Momentous Day in Country's
History Brings Forth Record
~ Breaking Display.
NO BLOCK WITHOUT FLAG

On few occasions in its history has
the National Capital seen a more ex-
tenstve display of the American flag
than is obtaining generally through
out the District today in honor OF the
convening of the special session of
Congress. 1t is distinctly a patriotic
and historic occasion. and house
holders, business men and visitors seem
thoroughly appreciative of the fact.
That this display is a record breaker
Of its kind there seems to be no ques
ton, and the fact is testified to by per-
sons who have lived long lifetimes in
Washington. The few occasions when
the American co1ors have been in evil
dence to a greater degree can be gener-
ally limited to inaugurations, when
many square feet of temporary wooden
structure are bedecked with bunting;
to Memorial days. when the many
0statues of patriots throughout the Dis
trict are. by special permission of the
office of the superintendent of public
buildings and grounds, decorated by
members of the G. A. r.; to the G. A.
r. encampment of 1892 and to the
Dewey celebration. Old photographs
of the great review in 1865 of the vic
torious northern troops do not show,
at least, either such an actual or pro-
portionate unfurling of flags.
A glance from the windows of any OF
ings shows the Stars and Stripes dotting
roofs as far as the eye can reach.
Scarcely block in the many miles of
Washington's quiet residential streets but
contains from one to dozen big ban
ners. Some are on staffs;. others are
draped across bay windows
Many Vehicles Are Decorated.
Automobiles and other vehicles, both
public and private, very generally carry
from one to four little silken, fluttering
flags, while the lapels of pedestrians Of
both sexes are with few exceptions be-
decked with the tiny but telling patriotic
emblem Store windows are also included
in the widespread display. All sizes and
ages Of flags are today apparent; many
are new, while in others the colors are
faded and the number and arrangements
of the white stars in the field of blue are
reminiscent of the days when the Union
contained far fewer states than at present
All cars of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company today carry flags.
The appeal issued some time ago by
the heads of Washingtons trade bodies
to citizens to participate in the timely
fiag-displaying movement has un-
doubtedly had a telling effect This
appeal which has each day been given
prominent publicity in The Star. was
signed by T. c. Brandenburg, president
+ of the Washington Board of Trade; !;
A Leftwich Sinclair, president of the
Washington Chamber of Commerce, and
R. P. Andrews, president of the Retail
Merchants Association.
No steps toward special decoration
have been taken by the government, it
has been pointed out. for the reason
that on all government buildings the
flag Is supposed to fly daily, SO that
every available staff, including, Of
those the wings of fha
Capitol, bears the regulation banner.
Evening star., 1917-04-02
Police Reserves Called to Hold
Crowd in Check, Which Is
Forced Off Steps.
THOUSANDS REACH CITY
ON SPECIAL TRAINS
Pilgrims Of Patriotism" Due to Ar
rive Later in Day to Offset Effect
of Peace Movement.

Members of Congress were besieged TO-
day by thousands of men and women from
all parts Of the country. making eleventh
hour efforts to influence the minds of the
legislators on the question Of an impend-
ing declaration of war with Germany.
These pilgrims to the National CAPITAL
were both pacifists and pro-war "patri-
OTIS" They came in special trains, wear
ing white tulips as an insignia of their
peace-at-any- price mission, and white
armbands admonishing Keep Out of
War They came wearing flags and de-
ciarlng that Prussianism must be crushed.
They found the federal city given
over to patriotic display. Flags fioated
from nearly every window in down.
town Washington, from houses in the
residential sections. and all automo-
bi1es carried red. white and blue BAN
ners or flags. Men and women wore
flags on their coats and children car
r1ed them to school. The day was mark
ed by show of patriotic fervor seldom
equaled in Washington, even on Inde-
pendence day.
Street parades were prohibited by the
police, through denial of permits to
both factions, but the sidewalks of
pennsylvania avenue were thronged by
unorganiZed professions to the Capitol
Tor the purpose of canvassing the SEN
ators and representatives for peace. or
urging drastic action to uphold Amer
lean rights and honor
Driven Off Capitol Steps.
About 1000 of the pacifists assem-
bled on the steps of the main entrance
at the Capitol during the morning.
They were so active that squads of
police drove them off and onto the
broad plaza, while small delegations
of the pilgrims jeered and hooted. The
paciflsts shouted replies and there
was no mistaking foreign accents in
the words of some of the shouters.
There were a few clashes between the
two parties. but nothing in the nature
of serious fighting or disorder
A dead line was established beyond
which the pacifist enthusiasts were not
allowed to pass. They wished to make
a demonstration at the Capitol. but the
ergeant-at-arms of the Senate forbade
it, saying 1t was in violation of fed
eral statute and that he would have
them arrested if they persisted.
Some of the crowd continued to break
through the police lines and to again
mount the steps. Police reserves were
called and the pacifists were forced
back a considerable distance in the
plaza. Then some of them began to
or two were seen to remove their arm
bands and I'VE Want Peace-Pennsyl-
vania" sashes and stuff them in theil
pockets before departing. Four or Ave
hundred, however, remained. The po.
lice in the Capitol grounds kept all
Evening star., 1917-04-02
MILITARY TRAINING BILL :
IS VIRTUALLY COMPLETED
Measure, Amended to Make It
Promptly Effective, VIII Be Sub
mitted at First Opportunity.

Materially amended to make it ef-
fective in promptly raising armed
forces. Senator Chamberlain. chairman
Of the Senate military affairs commit
tee, today virtually completed his uni
versal compulsory military training
bill.
The chief amendment provides for
registration and training this year of
men between the ages of twenty and
twenty-three. In subsequent years
men of twenty-one. twenty-five and
twenty-three years would be subject to
training upon call Of the President.
Senator Chamberlain plans to intro
duce the amended bill at the first op-
portunity.
The bill would become effective inn
mediately upon passage and, as amend
ed, would provide this year for train
ing men up to the age of twenty-three.
A further amendment would authorize
the President to call out men for traih-
ing up to that age.
New Name of Reserve Army.
The new name of the reserve army
provided given in the bill is the ma
tional army" and the citizen reserve
navy" changed to persons assigned to
the navy"
Separate training camps for white and
colored reservists also is proposed in the
new bill, together with distinctive coast
training camps and corps.
To make the law more effective during
the present emergency. the bill provides
for registration and examination in 1917
of all males subject to military service
between the ages of twenty and twenty
lat hat
registration of those above twenty years
shall be upon call of the President.
The amendments were decided upon
by Senator Chamberlain following a re-
cent conference with President Wilson
on the subject of universal training.