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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-12
GERMANY ADMITS DANGER.
Food Dictator Can Give No Hope
OF Supplies From Neutrals.
Special Cable Despatch TO Tnn Sun.


LONDON, May ll.-Herr Won Batocki
the German food dictator. admitted in a
speech that the crops were disappoint-
ing in Turkey. Bulgaria. Hungary and
the occupied parts OF Rumania and ad-
mitted that American cooperation with
England to prevent food reaching Ger
many through neutrals ends all hope OF
help from this source. which has been
considerable. AS heretofore, Herr Won
Batocki insisted that the country would
pass through this years crisis until the
harvest, but he said 1t would be hard
task.
The speech made a profound impress
sion throughout Germany and was con-
sidered the most pessimlstic authorita-
tive utterance yet. The people consider
il preliminary to II further rigorous cut
ting down OF food. which cannot be sus-
tained without destroying the working
capacity of millions OF people.
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SINN FEM VICTORY IS SHOCK.
south IOnKfOrd Result 10 blow TO
Lloyd Georges scheme.
'eciaI Cable Despatch 20 The Sun

Special Cable Drspdsch 10 The Sun,
LONDON. MAY 1.-THE election in
South Longford, ireland, where n Sim
Feiner was elected to the House OF
Commons. brought n shock to England
because tho authorities had been insist
ing that the Sim Fein was no longer
powerfully supported. The election was
bitterly contested. but Notwithstanding
the close result good authority de-
clares to-day that almost all Irish con-
stituenoies would give the same result in
present conditions.
1t Is n hard blow at Lloyd Georges
scheme OF settlement and there is much
speculation whether the Premier will
postpone the announcement of the de-
tails OF his plan or will hasten to apply
1t. hoping to secure Its acceptance before
conditions get worse.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-12
STRIKE OF $4,000
MINERS AVERTED

w
tentative basis Of agreement
for avertiNe a threatened strike
Of coal miners in the central
pennsylvania district was reached
at a conference Of representa-
tives Of both sides tonight with
Secretary Wilson Of the Depart
ment of Labor.
None Of those present at the
conference would divulge details
of the proposed agreement ex-
cept to say that there would be
no suspension of work. About
$4,000 men had voted to walk
out on May Is, and it Is un-
derstood strong pressure was
brought to bear by the Federal
Government to bring the two
sides together and prevent Grip
pling Of coal production in the
national emergency.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-12
Ready to FIJI POTATO Demand

BALTIMORE, May 1.-THE farmers Of
the Eastern Shore are ready to ship two
million barrels Of early potatoes to the
New York and Baltimore markets to
help supply the present big demand.
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Br,tons IN to 80 May Fight.

LONDON, May 1.-The War Office an
nounces that the voluntary recruiting
age will soon be extended to men up TO
so years of age. both single and married.
The announcement expresses the hope
that those who come forward will be
ready and willing TO serve without delay
when called upon.
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The artillery fre has continued very
spirited on this section Of the front.
In the Argonne, toward BolaEte. we
carried out a surprise attack on the
enemy lines and brought back some
prisoners.
Aviation - On the 10th inst. our
pilots brought down hve enemy air
planes In aerial combats. Four. other
German planes were forced 10 land az
ter having suffered serious damage.
Belgian StatemeTt--In't the course OF
the night a Belgian force repulsed by
It's fire a German patrol which was at
tempting TO creep toward our lines In
the region to the south OF Stuyvekons-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-12
ThrOng Estimated at Mill
ion Joins in Acclaim to
Nations Guests.
VIVLANI TO LAWYERS
French Marshal Highly
Pleased With Americas
Military School.
JOINT BANQUET IS GIVEN
Allied Commissioners and
Leaders Of This Country AS
semblcd at the Waldorf.
VIVLANI TO LAWYERS
JOINT BANQUET IS GIVEN

New York underwent the unusual
experience yesterday afternoon and
evening OF turning out million and
more strong TO greet representatives
of Great Britain almost solely because
they were representatives of Great
Britain, a phenomenon unique IN tho
city's history il one excerpts possibly a
celebration by another generation
when the Prince OF Wales, afterward
King Edward VII, came to town.
But that was an outpouring made
up largely Of the merely curious, who
lined the streets to gaze upon a future
ruler OF a great nation. Also it was
celebration by what was then com
paratively a crude, overgrown village
in a cruder new land. whereas the ova-
tion yesterday to Arthur J. Balfour
upon his arrival here during midafter-
noon with his colleagues of the British
mission and other notables was an
emotional ou~5urst straight from the
hearts Of the people OF the mightiest.
the richest and the most powerful me-
tropol!s in the world.
Crowds Line streets.
And rs the English visitors were on
their way TO receive the plaudits Of
Manhattan after days OF welcoming up
roar that promise to hang up a record
for the city to shoot at for n long t!me
to cUme the wise and kindly French
Marshal, who had had his fll OF New
York's approval since "Wednesday last
| (perhaps more than his MI. II he dared
confess ID, was far up the Hudson en-
toying for the day what ne later said
was the pleasantest iaunt he had had
since he stepped upon Americas shores.
From the Battery. where Mr.. Bal
| four was greeted by citizens OF interna-
tional fame. to the CITY Hall. wher"
she Mayor and Joseph IL Choate, aided
| by thousands OF school children, Be-
| Scouts, patriotic organizations and mill
| tary bodies, added their tributes 10 the
glory that is Britain. lower broadway
and the streets stretching rorthward
were solidly ilued with cheering crowds
Marshal JOf'rc So enjoyed his day,
because good part of It was given to
| an inspection OF West Point. military
! academy, wh!cn--so the savior of
France agreed with the late Gen
! kitchener--thc NJ .yahal Of Franco voted
the best military school in the world
| Also he had seen Washiugton's head
quarters - Ncwhurgh rs the guest Of
| Gov. Whitman. ard while there he was
made member Of the Society OF the
! Cincinnati.
/ Ntyiani Is Guest Of Lawyers,
/ Rene Viviani in the meantime was not
being neglected. II honor Of tie great
French statesman and orator the flower
Of the American bar turned out ut mid.
/ day to take part in luncheon splendors
at the Hotel Eiltmore. with VI. Vivian,
as the all important person in tho as
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-12
WEST POINT GIVES
J0FFRE DAY OF JOY
"Incomparable," His. spon-
taneous Tribute to Cadets ,
After Parade.

Upon the parade ground of West Point
yesterday afternoon tho regiment OF
cadets that had been ma nuuvring by COM
panies wheeled into regiment front The
Colonel of cavalry. their coinmandant,
regarded them an instant with a search
ing glance. Then. whirling sharply upon
his heel. he turned his back to the
solid wall OF blue-gray, marched for
ward fifty PAGES and with sword at
salute presented the perfect regiment to
the highest ranked military officer in
the world.
Jofrrs withdrew from the group Of
French and American officers, advanced
three steps, saluted with equal precision
and then. unable to cont ain within mill
tary formalties his pleasure and APP
prov !, seized Col. Guy V. Henry's free
hand and shook 1t vigorously.
"C'est magnifque" /" he exclaimed ;
"c'est Incompatible
Within this phrase he condensed the
late Lord kitGheneS 3 eulogium OF the
cadets OF West Point. the best drilled
body OF men anywhere to be found in
this world"
The obvious spontane.ty and sincerity
of compliment which flashed from the
mind Of the soldier whose praise West
Point values more highly than that OF
any other man, was the end of perfect
day for col. John Biddle, superinten-
dent of the military academy. for his
staff of instructors and for the 600 cadets
whose mettle was tested under the eyes
OF the victor OF tho Marne. And for
the Marshal himself IL was a day to
be remembered with happiness. lie had
not 80 enjoyed himself for nearly three
years, He said to Col B!ddle:
Il have always understood that the
United States Military Academy was the
greatest officers training school in the
world, and now. after what ! have seen
here upon the plains of West Point,
realize the absolute truth of that repu-
tation, | have not had many oppor-
tunities in the past few years to enjoy
myself. to be happy but to-day. here at
West Point. / have been happy
Jofre Writes His Praise.
The cadets themselves do not realize
yet how thoroughly they won the admira-
tion of "A General who has commanded
100000 men-who won the sixteenth
decisive battle of the world but to-day,
probably, they will hear all about It, for
tho superintendent OF the military
academy will publish In general orders
and read before the corps a letter which
Marshal Joftrs wrote last night after
his return from the academy, a letter
In which he set down IN detail his high
approval OF tho superb training and
ply steal excellence of the young men
whom II waS his pleasure to review.
II will be his way Of paying a debt of
sheer delight which he contracted at
West Point. He had the best time that
he had experienced on any day OF h!s
visit to the Emitted States. IIe was
81 l,i
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MARY PICKFORD at the STRAND
THEATRE commencing tomorrow.-Adu.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-05-12

SANDY HOOK ROUTE.
Service begins May ltth with one boat
schedule. Spring schedule with tive boat
schedule on May 27th--Adu.
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Com mittee Greets Party.

George T. Wilson. J. p. Morgan,
Theodore Rousseau and others of the
Mayors committee hastened forward to
greet the visit ors. After their frst well
coming and handshakes with Mr. Bal
four. Gen. bridges. Sir Cecil Spring Rice
and the rest OF the front line of the
party. Mr.. Wilson and his committeeman
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THE WEATHER FORECAST

Fair to-day and tomorrow; not much
change In temperature; north winds.
Highest Temperature yesterday, Ga; lowest, a.
Detailed weather reports on page H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
:Nv0Y ASKED TO LOWER FLAG OF US.
n10fiCQ1S
Slain by Mox
Cang,RepOrt

II Pas0, Texas. Feb. 1.-two
Americans were reported killed Tues
day when a band Of Aexicans believed
to have been q part OF Jose Ynez Sal
azars command raided Langs ranch,
on the American side OF the border
west Of the Corner ranch which was
raidel Monday. according to an Amer
Jean who returned here early today
from the border below Hachita, D. NJ.
He said one OF the men reported to
have been killed In the raid AT Laug's
ranch was named Fulton The name
OF the other man also said to have
been killed, was not known.
American cowboys in the Hachita
district were organizing a posse Of so
armed and mounted men to cross the
border ia an effort TO release the
Americans held ass hostages by the
raiders, according 10 the American
wbo arrived today
San Antonio. Tex. Feb. While
southern department headquarters
were not advised today that American
troops had entered Mexico in pursuit
of .he bandits southwest of Columbus,
officials admitted THAI troops are at
liberty to cross if they are on "Hot
trail"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
BRITISH keep UP A NEVER
ENDING ATTACK AGAINST
GERMAN LINES IN FRANCE

icy has been aLe of unCeasing bonn
bardment 3uuctuaJed by daily raids
and minor attacks. tactics which have
brought in d constant stream OF prls-
CneTs and inflicted a heavy toll of cas-
ualties on the Germans. The French
on The other hand, prefer lying quiet .u
their trenches for long periods and
then attacking suddenly on a vide
front 10 Il sharp. fierce combat. The
British have not the same apprecia-
tion of the dramatic as the French
but believe implicitly ii the efficacy of
the steady grinding down process
which they are carrying out.
In their biggest raid the Canadians
captured f. prisoners of the Eleventh
Bayariaus, who came into the lines
yesterday. The Canadians remained
in the German trenches for more than
an hour and left them completely
wrecked Their most important work
was probably the blowing IN OF four
mineshafts by which they sealed in liv-
ing t0mbs scores Of Germans who
were tunuelin gtoWard the British
lines. The Germans tried 10 cut of
the Canadians with q double barrage
FIRE and then attacked bur they only
succeeded in inficting a few casual
ties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15

with the British Armies in France.
via London. Feb. Is. $40 a. M
gFrom a staff Correspondent of The
Associated Press. 1.-The past 30 hours
nave witnessed three Of tine British
raids which are carried out daily and
nightly with the object Of making life
unbearabIe 10 the Germans in the front
line trenches. Two Of the raids were
conducted By the Canadians. who real
Iv invented the practice Of trench
raiding, which has now spread
throughout the British army These
raids. added 10 the steady progress by
the British on both sides of the AncTe.
are evidence THAI the coolest weather
of the war on This front has not stop
ped the constant worrying pressure
which the British seek to exert upon
the Germans
British soldiers say that there IS
nothing guile so valuable as these
minor operations for keeping the
troops IN fighting trim while nothing
is 50 depressing and Injurious 70
morale as the constant defensive
which the Germans have endured all
winter opposite the British lines. In
this res pect the British are very IN
Ike the French ia their methods of
winter warfare. General Haigs pol
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
RAIL EMBARGOES
TYINGUP FREIGHT
Action Of Roads Causes Congestion at
Points al Shipments Instead
at Easter sea Ports.

View York Feb. 15=The immediate
cause Of the serious freight congestion
reported by many interior cities, rail-
road men declared today is their pol
icy Of refusing shipments "a New
York of freight for export unless the
shipper can prove that lac has cargo
room engaged SO that his goods can
be loaded ON "a boat Immediately after
It's delivery here The rigorous appli-
cation OF this rule has transferred the
accumulation of freight that other
wise would be piling up here to the
warehouses at manufacturing and
producing ceHters iu the west ana
south
AS the base of the freight transpor-
tatiOn situation a number OF causes
are assigned Among these are the
reduction on the amount of freight
leaving New York because of Ger
mauys new submarine policy. cold
weather and snow which has delayed
trains and iuterferred with truck de-
Iiveries iH cities and shortage OF cars
Washington Feb. 15--The govern
meuL began today FOO feel the Iuslsteut
need for some sort of action soon to
open d way for movement OF shipping
now held up iH American ports by sus-
pension of sailiugs Cu account OF the
German submarine campaign. Re
ports on the accommodating freight now
are reaching officials regularly and
although the situation Is not regarded
as serious ID is apparent that Ameri-
can Industries VIII be affected unless
ocean shipping starts moving before
long
At The present stage OF Develop
of The German American situation, at
tauti8a f. conferred on President Wilson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
II MEMBERS OF SUNK
LINER AZUL LANDED

London Feb. 15-CaptaIu Lacey
and II men of the crew Of the British
steamer Azul. sunk Feb r. have been
landed They were soon picked up
by the sailing vessel Eudora. s. sec
oHd boat with the chief officer and IA
men. t= reported stiII missing
The Eudora was sunk Yesterday
morning The captain and crew, to-
falling Is men, together with the AzuIs
~ men. took To boats and were later
picked up. One member Of the E.u-
dora s crew was drowned.
A London dispatch of Feb IA re-
ported the sinking eff the Azul and
the EudoFa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
Latest Bulletins

Washington Feb. Secretary
Lansing and President Wilson held
"a brief conference al the White
House late this afternoon and att
erNard they walked together
through heavy su0wst0rm 10 the
state department.
New York, Feb. Coincident
with reports that the British adj
miralty had granted permission for
neutral ships sailing from Ameri-
can poTts Ia call at Halifax in
stead 81 hirkwall. several neutral
lines. other than American. am
uouneed their Intention today 90
release ships for trans Atlantic
service in the near future.
DeS doines. Iowa Feb. BY "a
vote Of n to 4, the Iowa state sen
ate today passed the bill creating a
state banking department. The
house passed the bin Yesterday
and II now goes 10 the governor
fer his signature
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
American Minister to Bel
GUM Requested to Take
Down the Emblem.
WILSON NOT TO ACT
Is Regarded as Unnecessary
Has No Plans to Go
Before Congress.

Washington. Feb. 15.-Statp de-
partment adYices today reported
officially that Brand NhltlOck,
American minister 90 belgium.
had been requested, but not order
ed, by the German military au-
th0TitipS % lower the American
flag from the legation IN Brussels.
While the news aroused deep anx-
iety in official circles and admittedly
added 20 the tension of the situation
with Germany, il appeared doubtful
whether there was ground for taking
any action as Mr. WhitIock while In
Belgium has practically only repre-
scented the American relief work The
seat OF the Belgian government is nov
az Hayre, France.
Not Going to Congress.
While it sull was indicated that the
accumulation OF violations Of Ameri-
can rights might lead President viii
son TO go before congress at any time
BIZ was stated today that he has made
no definite plans for taking such a.
step Immediately
When he viii go before congress. &C.
was said, viii depend entirely upon
circumstances. The opinion grew
among officials however that such a.
step would not be long deferred.
To Make New Demand.
A new and vigorous demand for the
release Of the Americans from the
prize ship Yarrowdale held prisoners
I'm Germany. viii De sent forward In
the very near future. il was stated
definitely today The demand viii be
accompanied by a fun statement on
treatment accorded Germans and Ger,
man ships in the United states.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
The War Today

on the French front the British
have gained further successes
againS. the Germans. Northeast
Of Arras Yesterday the British en-
tered 300 cards Of German trench
O. and reached their third line-
Many Germans we're killed and
some made prisoner.
I'm Rumania near MeSte Janestl,
the Germans have captured sew
eral Russian positions and taken
200 Russian prisoners.
Petr0grad admits the capture by
the Germans Of two heights east
of Jacobeni. near the Bukowina
Rumanian frontier. and the re-
firement of the Russians there
nearly a mile.
In the vicinity Of Lufsk, the
Germans and Russians have en-
gagged in some heavy fighting.
In Macedonia an attack by the
entente allies was repuised, ac-
cording 10 Berlin
The Italians have gained some
successes against the AuStrIans.
In theIa - hours i've vessels
have been sunk by German sub
marines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
POSTMASTERS ARE
GETTING RECRUITS

Washington. Feb. Appreciation
for the work pcstmasters are doing as
recruiting agents Is expressed Loday
i'm war department statement In
diana postmasters lead those Of other
states with "A recruits.
SIT is believed the statement says
sthe p0srmasters are assisting the
preparation for national defense by
aiding the recruiting service entirely
through motives Of patriotism
A s. premium IS paid hy the de-
Dartment 10 pCstmasters for each ac-
cepted applicant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
GERARD THANKS
GERMAN EMPIRE

SayFlIleJ Jon leaving German soil.
Ambassador Gerard asked the Ger
man CORES oudents who had accom-
panied him to transmit his thanks TO
the German government says the
Overseas News agency. "He declared
that the arrangements made hy the
government for the American embassy
and colony surpassed everything he
might have hoped for and that Ger
man hospitality and chivalrousness
stood the test during these hard
days"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
RUSS AND TEUTONS
JOIN TOGETHER IN
FIGHTING WOLVES

Ee--u-Fad. Jan. l5- Correspond
eaee 0f The associated Press.) A
wolf luat ln which both Russian and
German soldiers Joined. is described
y cores poudeuce from the Polish
ifont Parties of Russian and Ger
man scouts met recently and we're
1ogly engaged ia q skirmish when
large pack OF wolves dashed on the
scene and attacked the wounded Hos
-t4tues were at once suspended and
ee5maus and Russians iustinctjvely
attacked The pack, killing about 500
Il iAe wolves After the hunt the sol
**eFs separated. each party returning
*A1olested to its own trenches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
NATION DRY BILLS
PUSHED FOR WARD
Senate Adopts Drastic Amendment 10
Postal Bill Webb Resolution Re-
ported on Fayorably.

Washington. Feb 10 The senate
today adopted a drastic amendment to
the postal bill making 81 q crime for
persons ir dry states to order pur-
chase or cause 10 be transported any
Intoxicating liquors into such states
The Webb resolution proposing d
national prohibition constitutional
amendment was reported 10 the house
today with "a majority committee re-
port iu its favor and q minority report
opposing &c. Democratic Leader
Erchin said &c would be taken up IN
the house within week lie pre-
dicted it would pass the house by the
necessary tWo-thirds. but probably
would not be acted upon ln the senate
before adjournment of congress
March O.
The majority report declared that
luasmuch as more than sixty per cent
OF the population OF the United States
lives iu dry territory it is incumbent
upon congress 10 submit The question
OF national prohibition to the state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
THE WEATHER

Forecast TIL T.. VI. Tomorrow. for
Rock Island, Davenport. Moline
and Vicinity.
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday
colder Friday with the lowest tempera-
ure about - degrees, fresh west 20
northwest winds.
emperature al b. m "a Highest
yesterday. "a. lowest last night. 20
Velocity ~ wind az z q. m. j mile
per hour.
Relative humidity at p. 10. g.. al
q. m. I00 al p. IN. today S.
Stage of water 33. no change Ina
last q hours
J u. SHERIER, Meteorologist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
TWO ARE KILLED
IN CUBA REVOLT

Havana Feb Latest reporta
from Las villas show that the con
servatives have "a large majority IN
the reelection. Three rebels and two
troopers We're killed ID q tight between
the iusurrectos under BaldOmera
Acosta and force under Colonel CARL
DO. In Vanguard yesterday rebels un-
der Joaquin Gomez were dispersed by
troops who captured arms and horses.
There is no interruption in the opera
t.Ons of the sugar mills
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
is ORDERED
RELEASED ON BAIL

Springfield. Ill.,, Feb. I5-The re-
lease ON bail OF G.. 3 Munday. whose
conviction for eouspiring to wreck the
La Sale Street Trust and Savings
bank Ia Chicago was recently upheld
BIS the appellate court OF the second
district. was ordered TODAY by -ae au-
preme court pending his appeal His
bail was fixed al $4,000. His bonds
men are 81 u. BuscheF William
Downs and Richard Currau.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-15
GRAVES
OF NAMES HEROES

Washington. Feb I5-The 10Th an
a=r-arE Of The sinking Of the battle
aa-l Maine in Havana uarbor was OBJ
served ge-e today by the decorating OF
graves # Inc ships dead sailors at Ar
HEHl national cemetery and e&er-
.s"s HE patriotic and military organ
ions Spanish war veterans held
services Fort Nyer. with the Cuban
minister. Carlos Manuel DE Cespedes-
commander in CHIEF Daniel " CHS
aea# among the speakers present