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The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-06-23
us. Must Commander
Oil and Coal Supply
Is Daniels Warnine

Washington June 2Secreary Daniels told the senate lands
committee today that within short time the
commander oil and coal supplies unless otherwise insure its
supply and fix prices Mr. Daniels urged legislation develop
fields but protested against the opening of the naval
California and Wyoming.
Whatever you dO this naval land must be opened
have opened by the other agency but
who hold title to it by fraud he declared Pointing out
the needs for oil the he said the whole question had
California superior nation
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-06-23
|USS|AN ENVOY
| GREETED WITH
!. GREAT ACCLAIM
emonstration in Congress Ex-
Fceeds Those Accorded All
Other Missions.
|AKHMETIEFF DECLARES
RUSSIA WILL FIGHT ON
er Endeavor is for Peace
With Democratic Nations,
He Says.

Washington, June 23.-Am-
kssador Bakhmetieff, head of the
|ussian mission, emphatically de-
bred in his address today before
bngress, assembled in the hall Of
Se house, that the Russian people
kemselves oppose a separate peace
Eth Germany.
1.-The ambassadors declaration
kme at the end Of the most re-
Sarkable and demonstrative recep-
pn yet given any of the foreign
Sissions in either house of con-
less; shouts and cheers came from
oor and galleries. Members of
>ngress who on previous visits of
5issions have applauded or re-
|ained quietly in their seats
heered loudly.
Men. women and children in the gal
Sries caught the sweeping wave OF
htriotism, shouting and waving hand
erchiefs. The applause and cheering
here renewed when the ambassador
nded
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-06-23
AMERICAN PEOPLE MUST
THROW BILLIONS INTO
THE NATIONAL GOLFERS

Thrift and Saving, With the Sole Object Of Financing the War
Aims OF the United States, Are Requisite to Victory De-
clares Thomas W. Lamont Med Banker, Before the New
York State Bankers Association what viii Be Expected
of the American People.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-06-23
MON TANA IS FAR
BEYOND HER RED
CROSS PORTION
Has Subscribed $413,916 and
Fund Will Reach Half
Million.
CASCADE COUNTY GIVES
TWICE ITS ALLOTMENT
Fifteen Counties of the State
H ave Exceeded Their
Apportionment.

Special 10 the Post.
Helena, June 23.-Montans had es-
ceeded It's quota of subscriptions for
the Red Cross fund of s1oo, ,ooo, 900 by
nearly $4,000 at noon today and there
are several counties from which no re-
ports lave been received this far. II
is evide nj from today's returns that the
Treasure State will subscribe more
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MINERS AND SHOPMEN OF
ANACONDA COMPANY GIVE
S9,725 FOR WAR RELIEF

Chancey Berren Sets New Record for Subscriptions Re-
porting More Than $4,000 Collected by His Team in "a
Hours Jack Cohen and His Famous Team Out in the Wds
Boiling Out Live 0ne" Subscription Lists at Stores and
Offices Yet to Be Heard From Campaign Closes Monday.
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without Foundation.

"Rumors of a separate peace are
kithout foundation in fact. Russlas
kndeavor is for a lasting peace be-
ween democratic nations. Triumph
n the German autocracy would render
R,ch peace impossible. Russia will
kot fail to be a worthy partner in the
hague of honor"
No less enthusiastic than the re-
keption given the Russian leader was
khat accorded Speaker Clark when he
kelcomed the mission. He was con-
Stantly interrupted as he told how at
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
TEXAS j. TO GET
FLYING SCHOOL
PREPARATIONS PRACTICALLY COM.
PLETE FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF
AVIATION SCHOOL BIG CLASS.

AUSTIN, Tex, May l7.-Preparaiions
are now practically completed for the
opening of the aviation school at the Uni
ton there will he large class of stu
dents and Others who will take the course.
The three University of Texas men who
were designated to take an intensive
course in aviation-J. NJ. Bryant. electri-
cal engineer: B. J.. Brown, civic> depart
Just returned from Toronto. Canada. hav-
ing completed the course. They were IN
strucied by Canadian and British officers
who have been on the western front III
France and will accordingly be IN a posi-
ton to give valuable instruction to those
taking the course.
Ii was through the instrumentality of
the aeronautical division of the National
Council of Defense that the war depart
ment decided to establish this school for
the Southern Department al the University
of Texas, and followed conference of this
division held several weeks ago at Wash
ington with the presidents of a number OF
leading universities of the country, those
attending including DR. II. +. Ninson,
president of the university.
Quite a number of applications have al
ready been received and it Is expected that
many will come from Fort Sam Houston
The number will not be available until
the scftoI has been formally opened. The
war department intends also to detail, be-
sides the instructors herein mentioned, IN
expert aviator who will aid the other in
structors in the work.
number of biplanes and other equip
mont for use in the school has already
been shipped. according to a telegram re-
ceived by W. +. Burand Of the university
faculty and is to be installed during the
present week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
RUSSIA DECLARES FOR GENERAL PEACE
US. SQUADRON
HAD A BRUSH
WITH U-b0AT'

QUEENSTOWN, ireland. May l7.-An
entire squadron of American torpedo boats.
under the command Of Rear Admiral Sims,
has safely crossed the Atlantic and i now
patrolling the seas in war service.
Actual entry of the American navy in
the war zone already has been productive
of u brush between Il destroyer and Ger
man submarine. The result of the combat
has not hcen made public. it was announc-
cd by the British admiralty
L Large crowds, enthusiastically waving
Tiny American flags, lined the water front
and chcered the dcstroyers from the time
they were sighted until they reached the
docks. 11'here was more cheering when
the American senior officer came ashore
sul Wesley Frost, who was present TO well
come the flotilla.
The British flotilla commander, waiting
on board his ship, sent wireless greetings
to the American units ~, steamng in |,
long line, they hove IN sight and entered
the harbor.
.When will YOU be ready for businessl'
asked the Brltl~h commander after con
Igratulations had been extended.
AT once" came the characteristically
American reply.
| This was a surprise To the British COM
mander, who said he did not expect the
Americans to be ready To begin work SO
soon after their arrival.
I'VE made preparations on our way
over" the American commander said.
All equipment of the destroyers is III
excellent condition and i remarkably well
suited for requirements on this side OF the
ocean The only thing lacking British
officer said, was heavier clothes for the
Americans, a. il appeared they were wear
ing clothes too light for varying weather
conditions here This lack i already be-
ing provided for.
"They certainly are a fine body OF men
| and their crafts look just a fit said tho
British commander, "a the Americans
looking in the pink OF condition, filed sea
ward on the destroyers after brief shore
leave.
4 The sailors were bombarded with ques-
tions concerning the United States b,
, ,townspeople. who urged them TO come L
their homes and eat and drink.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
REGISTRARS FOR
DRAFT BE PAID
THOSE NOT VOLUNTEERING WILL GET
81 FOR ONE DAY-v0LNTEER
OFFERS MANY, HOWEVER.

WASHINGTON, May l7.-Pcrsons vol
unteerng 10 act without compensation aS
registrars under the sclective draft bill
were requested in war department state
mcnt a. communicate direct with the sher-
iff or mayor of their home jurisdiction.
The department has been flooded with
such volunteer offers which IN each ease
have 10 DC referred 10 local authorities.
The statement announced that the pay
of registrars not volunteering would be ~
per day. hut hat compensation Tor the reg
i~tration dav only would 10 allowed.
Slackcr~ who seek To evade registra-
tion for the war army on the day To he
set by President Wilson can be detected
easily Another department statement to-
dav explains that lists of persons regis
tered will be posted and all citizens who
know of evaSons are expected To report
them.
I'm failing to register, says the state
ment. citizen 'places himself croSs-cur-
rent to the over whelming sentiment of the
country a. voiced by it, representatives
in congress. He casts doubt upon his
courage. commits miSdemeanor and rem
ders himself liable 10 Imprisonment
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
Civilian Labor to
Finish CantOnment

That's always the way" moaned an
artificer of the Fourth infantry today.
Here we've lived in tents IN Brownsville
for nearly two years, and have almost
completed our new barracks when along
comes a war, busts up our plans, sends u
away, and some other fellows are going to
live in the houses that George built
With the Fourth aboutto depart and the
necessity to use the few remaining troops
ut Fort Brown in other duties, army Of
ficers at brigade headquarters expressed
theopinion today that civilian labor will
be used to complete the environments. II
i believed a sufficient number of ear
penters can be secured for this labor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
CONFESSION SAYS GERMANY
PLANNED BASES IN MEXICO
Lieut.. FelS Was
Member u. S.
Aviation Corps
tI,y .Assncintcd Press }

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Many lin
Il detailed confession which federal Off
eials claim To have obtained, Lieutenant
Frank FclS, under arrest here, said that
German spy operations on the Pacific
coast included plan forthe establishment
Of submarine and airplane bases in Mcxi-
90 along the west coast
IL was proposed also, ii the negotiations
wIththe Mexican government were success
ful. 10 build Zeppelin stations in Mexico.
After studying English Fcls came to this
country and enlisted in the United States
avIation corps AT san Diego under the
name of Wolf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
New Hospital Is
Used First Time

The new Hospital of the Divine Provi-
dence, at the corner of Sixth and Madison
streets, was used today for the first time
when major operation was performed IN
the operating room bv DrS. II. .. WORKS
j. l.. Rentfro and q. Y. Lawrence. The
hospital j. not quite ready a. vet for the
reception of patients. but It i expected To-
be within few days.
Members of the Girls National Honor
Guard Yesterday afternoon. under the di-
reciion OF their captain, Miss Sara iounys
assisted in placing the quarters IN shape,
placing furniture, etc. Sisters Of Mercy
from Laredo will have charge of the care
of patients at the institution.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
Non-Coms of Fourth
Continue Training

About sixty sergcant~ and other non
commits stoned officers of the Fourth infan-
try. who are in the non commissioned Of
iiccrs' training camp IN Fast Brownsville,
will not accompany their regiments north,
it was announced at Forth Brown today.
The future Officers will remain at the
training camp until they have completed
their course Of training. Several III the
Fourth infantry officers, however, who
have becr on duty at the training camp ~
in. ructors. are relieved from this duty
and will report back Ia their regiment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
RUSS CRISIS
IN CABINET
IS SETTLED
L0NEPEACE.
N0TFAV0RED
tBv Associated Press.)

PETROGRAD. May IL. - The cabinet
crisis has been settled. The declaration
of the governments policy was accepted
BY the Council Of Workmen and Soldiers
delegates and signed at midnight.
The cabinet will include six representa-
tiveo OF socialists groups, including Min
is;er of War kerensky. The governments
declaration j. for a general peace without
anne exaton. but does not favor separ-
ate peace.
The government meets the demands OF
the Council of Soldiers and Workmen by
promising to take steps toward the attain
ment Of an agreement with the allies which
will realize the governments declaration
of April q.
The government Is convinced, however,
that Russa's defeat in war would be
great misfortune to all nations and while
willing to make a general peace on the
foundation of no annexations and no con-
tributions. believes firmly that revolution
AIRY Russia will not permit the defeat of
the allies in the west.
The government consents TO the coun-
ellis demands for characterization Of the
army. but desires TO combine it with
Strengthening Of Rnssia'S fighting forces.
Ii meets half way the councils socialist
program by promising further control over
production. transportation, sale and dis
tribution Of products, measures for the
better protection Of labor. the right to set
tlement of the land question by constit
uent assembly direct taxation of wealth
and the Fastening of appropriations for
the constituent assembly.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
Captain AL. Conger
Goes to Washington

Captain A. l.. Conger, Twenty eight m
fantrv, on detached duty as commander
of the non commissioned officers tram
ing camp in East Brownsville has been or
dered to Washington, ID. c. The nature OF
his duties = be taken up by Captain Con-
ger is unknown here.
Captain Conger is an author of several
volumes of military history, and Is regard
ed as ere oi;hc most able instructors IN
:he United States army. lie was chief OF
staff to General Allen Of the Iowa guard
during the big maneuver of the Brown
army here last year.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
Roasting Ears Are
Now On the Market

Things eatable in all lines have gone up,
hut the introduciionof roasting ears 10 the
Brownsville market yesterday and today
Indicate no trentd upward, forths delight
full vegetable, which reached the re>tau-
rants for the first time at supper last
night, i selling ut twenty-five cents a doz-
en-, a price that j. about that of former
wears when the first roasting ears were
on the market Farmers report that corn
ia improving rapidly with the late rams.
The quality of the roasting ears is declared
TO be excellent.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
GOVERNMENT TO USE ITS POWERS ONLY
To EXTENT OF PREVENTING EXT0RTI0N
(By Associated prcss.) }

WASHINGTON, ID. g., May l7.-Secre-
tary Houston of the department of agri-
culture issucdia statement today to the
effect that If the government i given pow
er to fix the maximum prices 1t will use
the authority only 70 break up corners IN
food products or To prevent eXtortlon. The
statement was made by Secretary Hous-
ton in reply to m inquiry which stated
rrrrlH~ ms nnrchcn.inn regarding the
~r r.---cut rrn'r,' cr rlad prices.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
MORE REVENUE
NEEDED, SAYS
Rep. k|TCHIN

WASHINGTON, ID. C., May 17.-Demo-
cratic Leader Kitchin told the house to-
day that the treasury department says il
is necessary to raise $2,245 100000 in
stead Of 81, S1,sOO,O0O,O0O as provided by the
war revenue bill now under debate.
Then Lenroot amendment to increase
war taxes on incomes between 100000 and
$50. 900 from eleven to thirteen and three
quarters per cent was adopted in the com
mittee on the whole. Other income taxes
were then PANIED
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
Merchants Bank Will
Take Subscriptions

Announcement. was made today by
President John Gregg Of the Merchants
National Bank that this institution has
been officially notified by the secretary OF
the treasury To receive subscriptions TO
the Unitel States "Liberty Loan" war
bonds. Application blanks and particulars
will be supplied interested persons on re-
crest These bonds may be bought IN dc
:a-a.'nv y. a-N and "nwar ~.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
H|NDENbURG
ATTEMPT AT
AGGRESSIVE
IS FAILURE:
LOSSES BIG

LONDON, MAY l7.-Though the Ger
mans have piled high their dead before the
British lines they have failed TO stop the
British advance. Their furious counter
attacks have given the battlefield the ap-
pearance of ebb and flow, but the net re-
suit is that the German efforts TO take the
initiative have failed.
Meantime the Italian offensive against
the wabbly Austrians l. producing good
results, and so is the allied offensive in
Macedonia.
The Italian movement is on a wider front
and apparently with greater forces than
at any previous operation. The River
Isonzo, theturbulent mountain stream bor-
dered by mountains and cliffs, Is in theil
hands for distance of fifteen TO twenty
miles north of Gorilla.
General Cadorna appears toplan great
thanking movement against the Corzo pla-
teau, natures great rampant defending
Triest, but Incorporation Is in too early q
stage to permit judgment OF its exact i'm
port.
The allied offensive in Macedonia con
|. tinues with considerable success.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
.13GUARDSMEN
ONE
OF THEM DIES

PlTTSBURG, Pa, May 1.-THE mill
tary authorities and physicians today were
investigating the poisoning of Lieutenant
William Corcoran and twelve other guards
men at Port Sperry, Pennsylvania, last
night by food from Carl Miler's restaur-
ant. Corcoran died. Four more sick
euardsmen were brought to the hospital
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
NEGRO OFFICERS TRAINING PLAN

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, May 1.-THE
war department has under consideration
the forming of camp of negroes To train
a. reserve officers to be used in differing
negro regiments which will be organized
under the selective draft bill. Ii i prob
able the camp will be located in a northern
city. although no decision has been reached
to this effect.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
RESERVES ALL
BRANCHES TO
THE C0LORS

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, May Ire
servi.ts in all branhes of the service of
the army have been called to the colors,
according To a telegram received at the
southern department headquarters. All
men who have not yet reported are adj
vised to communicate with the adiutant
generals department.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
(Ry Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 17.-Navy
officials resent reports that crews Of
American destroyers now in the North Sea
are Insutiiciently clothed. Heavy outfits
made bv American women have been sent
to them and more will follow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
Urges Mexicans to
Remain in Texas

AUSTIN, Tex, May 17.-Governor J. r.
Ferguson today officially urged Mexicans
not 10 leave Texas, saving he did not be-
heve the government would conscript
those engaged in farming. ranch or rail
road work. "Stay in Texas" said the
governor. I'VE need YOU and You need
ns'
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
Chemical Laboratory
In Oklahoma Burned
By Associated Press.l

OKLAHOMA CITY, May IL. - lncen-
diaries are suspected in connection with
the burning of the store room and cheml-
cal laboratory of the Alexander Drug
Company this morning. large supply OF
chemicals were stored and 1t Is thought
firebrands sought to destroy these.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
COMMISSIONERS ATTEND
THE CHOATE FUNERAL
By Associated Tress.D

Iby AsSOclattU IFtss.T
NEW YORK, \. Y, May 1.-THE Brit
ish and French ambassadors and repre-
sentatives of the French and British wal
missions attended Joseph II. Choate's fun
eral TODAY
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
Austrian Minister
Will See HoIIWeq

AMSTERDAM, Holland, May IA
semi official announcement from Vienna
says that Count Czernin, the Austrian
foreign minister, has left for German head
quarter ~ continue hi "'nfcrcnrr with
Ch~rcr,'nr Won G.hlla-a liilvc-.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
NOT T0CALL
new ARMY.
.F0R90DAYS

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. May 17.-Secrc-
tary of War Baker today disclosed the
fact that the first five hundred thousand
men will not be called ont before Septem-
ber | because of the depleted state Of
our supplies" and until that date he said
there will be appreciable interference with
the country's labor supply.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
LEGISLATIVE SESSION
MAY BE ENDED TODAY

AUSTIN, Tex, May l1.-Final adjourn
ment of the special session of the lesl>ls :
ture j. expected tonight. Appropriation
bills for the states expenses III the next
two yearstotal S25,000.000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
U. S. SHIP sUBBED, FOUR KILLED.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE
American steamship HiIOnian was
summarized off Genoa, Italy. Four
of the crew were lost.
The HiI0nian's crew of thirty
nine included eighteen Ameri-
cans. Captain Williams was saw
ed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
NatiOnaIists Turn
Down First Offer
(By Associated Press.)

LONDON, May 1.-THE nationalistS
today refused David Lloyd Georges first
offer to set up home rule in Ireland ut
once and accepted the proposal for con
vention to map out scheme Of Irish self
government
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
II TRAINING CAMPS
FOR The SOUTHEAST
CRy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, ID. e.. May IL The
southca~ stern department. under Major
General Wood. will be the chief center ot
army training camps. OF thIrty-two camps
10 be established in all il will set twelve.
The Southern department will. get NiN
camps.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17

BERLIN, May 1.-THE Germans have
lost the ground they captured in the vii
lage of Roeux to the British. il j. officially
announced today. Since May | the Ger
mans have captured five thousand French
and British on the western front.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17

CAMBRIDGE, Eng, May IL. = An
anonymous American donor has given
Cambridge University $4,000 a an en-
dowment fund for the inauguration Of a
school of Spanish language, literature and
history.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
ANARCHY IN vLADIv0ST0cK DENIEl
(By Associated Press.)

PETROGRAD, May 17.-Reports of an
archy reigning in Vladivostock. the Rus
sian port in the far east, are officially de
MED in a statement today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
vANDEvENER COMMANDS IN AFRICA
,By Associated lress.j

LONDON, May 17.-Major General
Vandevener has been appointed command
er Of the military forces in East Africa.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17

PARIS, May 17.-Six German assaults
on the French lines have been repulsed
with heavy losses, it Is officially stated
Three attacks were made north of Moulin
de la Faux, and three northeast of Braye
en- Laonnois.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
BRITISH STEAMER IS SUMMARIZED

NIbt asS'ltIdItU TTtSs.I
NEW YORK, n. ", May 1.-THE Brit
ish steamship ITarrHg gus has hccn snhma-
:irCd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17

LONDON, May 17.-The British have
made further progress in Bulleeourt and
have reached the western end of the ham
let, says the official statement today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-05-17
RElcHsTAG ADJoURNs TO PULY

AMSTERDAM. Holland. Mav 11.-Thc
:. .che.r- hcs adi u-HrA u7,il Jr'y >.