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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
HOOVER FAVORS A MORE
 LIMITED USE OF WHEAT
Recommends Absolute Government
 Control of Certain Staples.

Washington, May S-Herbert c. Hoover, chairman of the food com mission of the council of national de- fense, who is strongly in favor of a more limited use of wheat in this country, appeared before the Senate agricultural committee and urged a separate department of the govern He recommended absolute governm ent control of certain staples. particularly grain and sugar. He asked prompt ac- tion on the administration food bills and pointed to allied food troubles as proof of the necessity for taking hold of the situation early in the war.
 Generalization of food control, MT Hoover told the committee, is vital Europe, he said, has found maximum price fixing a failure. but minimum price fixing has had better success.
 The bills advocated by MT. Hoover gave the president and the department of agriculture direct control of the country's food resources. Since MT. Hoover's return from Europe there have been suggestions that the meas ures may be changed to allow creation of an emergency organization to ad-. minister their more drastic provisions Price fixing and distribution problems probably would be dealt with by this body if created.
 The bill as drawn gives the agri- cultural department power to reduce wheat consumption to some extent by ordering an increase in the amount of the wheat kernel used in flour manu- facture. Europe is using a larger percentage successfully now all though at first some of the allied coun- tries used too much of the whole wheat and their bread was declared injurious to health.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09

and because we were unr-fIf-a-- sr--- jumped rashly to the conclusion rr-=- iy, that we were afraid Co agft. and secondly. that if we fought. vie sr--.Hz be wholly negligible. uuart tirrar think they are beginning possibly f4 find out their mistake
 "I speak with confidence zhcuf er- issue of this freat struggle - a --- hdence which i8 rcdoubief eI1r- DOB have thrown in your lot with tr-ee who have been fighting since 13rH ree Indeed, suggestions that Garra7r t-- capable of winning hv anna lr aa ing to win through the ufarflr-ats weapon of submarine warfare be- iieve it not. I do not st alf u,--r1 .ze. I do not wish tO minimize th- r-a-..- of the submarine menace ff-rr = in the two years and a half Gov the war has been going on. more srar one difficulty of like nra -rlfurr Har met us: more than one difHrlt rr magnitude has been overcome. question of munitions is ease r point.
 we have gotten over trst fiH-rrse It was very great one. fr r deny that the submarine dimrIltr a very great one. J do not deny .tat # will require every effort made airl- CT in Britain or here succe0EfIrT ar overcome 1t.
 Wsr to Be Settled by Fighting.
 "This was is not Eoiur t0 be setr1eE by the sinking of helpless neutra or by sending women ana CmlIIEe the bottom by torDedoes or rurfrr Ef is to be settled bv hard fehfirr ard when ft comes to hard frhtlur 1e-fte- America nor Britain nor France need fear measuring theusefres az any moment against those who have - up against all that we hold dear fl= the future.
 T therefore look forward not ef course, in a spirit of fEht and e and minimizing confidence hut firm faith. to the future of trl- It requires every man an woman rH this side of the Atlantic ae 0r other side Of the Atlantic t1 t their efforts into the scale 0f but that effort unnuesf iona h.y wI 1a made is being made. VIII be made re- further: and if it be made ' u1 mora doubt that success will crown rlr e- forts and that posferity VIII look lr- on the unions Of these peoples -r- bolized by such n1eetiurs aH that I am now addrcEsin- aa narr. new epoch in tHe history of Che ~rrf in which all the civilized r1frH 2 reused themselves iu unity -0 ce with one of their uumh her which @ forrOtten it's univerz7f domination r brought the greatest of known ral7r ties upon the world"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
CONFEREES STILL DIFFER
 ON WAR ARMY BILL.
Senate Amendment to Permit Roose- welt to Take Volunteers is Causing Trouble.

Washington, May S.-Two more con ferences today on the war army bill failed to bring the senate and house committees together and adjournment was taken tonight with the prospects of agreement still doubtful.
 The big point of difference still was the senate amendment to permit Col onel Roosevelt to take a volunteer ex- peditionary force to France.
 House confereeS stood out strongly against this amendment and the only hope for an agreement was said to lie in the possibility of the senate giving up on the point. In return it was said the house conferees might be willing to accept the age limit, 21 to 27, in the senate bill for those subject to the selective draft, in place of the 21 to 40 limit in the house measure.
 Efforts tomorrow will center on such compromise and if it cannot be agreed upon it is probable the bills will be returned to the two houses and further instructions asked by the con- ferees.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
RUMORS OF SUBMARINES
 IN SOUTH ATLANTIC
Are Being Investigated by Govern
 nent Agencies.

Washington, May S.-Persistent ru- mors of German submarines in the south Atlantic were given additional color today when it was disclosed that government Investigating agencies are running down story that freighters of the American Atlantic company flying the American flag, have carried supplies to sea for U-boats
 Officials would not go into details but it was assumed that the report prompting the investigation probably came from members of the crew of the steamer Manitowoc, quoted in news despatches from Porto Rico today as charging that the Manitowoc and oth- CT Transatlantic Company vessels had shipped to German sub mer %ibles at sea quantities of food and fuel smuggled out of. New York.
 Both the navy department and the department of justice have taken a hand in the investigation. Officials decided not to comment on the news despatch from San Juan on state ments by the Transatlantic company officials in New York characterizing 6he story told by the Manitowoc's crew as fiction
 It was pointed out that all such ru- mors are investigated thoroughly as a matter of policy and that conse- qunetly no conclusions had been drawn from the steps taken in the present case.
 Some naval officials, on the other hand. have not concealed their belief that Gernan submarines a1s1 raiders have been supplied from this side of the Atlantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
TO MAKE PUBLIC TODAY
 DETAILS OF LIBERTY BOND
As to Maturity, Denomination and
 Terms of Payment

Washington, May s.-Details of the f2, 900. coo, 900 liberty bond issue as to maturity. denominations and terms of payment neared completion today at an alI-day conference of treasury and federal reserve board officials. While the entire programme is subject to re- vision, indications were tonight that the conferees had agreed upon the following features:
 AIaturity-The bonds to be redeem able by the government, at it's option in fifteen years and due in thirty years
 DenOminations-The minimum de- nomination to be s1oo; the maximum sIN0 900.
 Terms of payment-A small per centage. ranging from two to five per cent and probably two and one-half per cent. to be payable at the time the subscription is offered, the balance to be paid in instalIments. There probably will be at least four install ments, possibly six
 Formal announcement of the details will be made by Secretary McAdoo to- morrow. The conference among of fcials is to be resumed tomorrow morning to decide certain details be- fore placing the whoie programme be- lore the secre tary for his approval.
 The programme as evolved today is Incomplete and may be materially aI- tered before MT. McAdoo makes his formal announcement
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09

After five days of extraordinarily heayy fighting between the Canadians and the Germans the little village of Fresn0y, lying southeast of Lens, and the adjacent wood are again in Ger man hands. In the re-taking of these positions, where the Canadians had stood for holding the most advanced salient in the British line projecting toward Douai, the Germans evidently paid a terrible price Preceded by a heavy artillery fire in which asphyx- tating gas shells also were used in large numbers, the counter attack was launched in the early morning. The machine gun and rifle fire of the de- lenders met the Germans as they threw themselves forward, but they would not be denied and finally pene- trated the trenches northeast of the village and even entered the outskirts of the village itself. The occupation of the position, however, was short lived
 Re-entering later and reinforced by two fresh divisions, the Germans again made a bid for victory along the en- tire front before the village and wood. The right wing of the defend PTS held steadfastly and inflicted heavy losses on the Germans. The left wing, however, despite stubborn resistance, was compelled to give Tround and to evacuate the village and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
World Facing a
 Bread Shortage
UNLESS UNITED STATES CUR
 TAILS CONSUMPTION
URGE USE CORN MEAL
Forecast by Department of Agricul- ture Glasses the Country's Winter Wheat Yield as the Smallest in Thirteen Years.

Washington, May S--Of1cia1 wheat cro7 estimates announced today show that with the world facing a bread shortage the United States, unless it cuts it's present consumption, probably will produce only enough wheat this year to supply its own population.
 Forecast of Wheat Yield.
 The forecast, compiled by the de- partment of agriculture on conditions, May |, put this country's winter wheat yield at 366, 100000 bushels, the smallest in thirteen years. There will age until July but with crop of 25O, 900 900 bushels, which is higher than the average, this country would grow this year a total of only 616,- 000, 900 bushels.
 The normal American consumption with seed requirements is put at slightly more than 60O,000, 600 bushels. uoctrynsihnahnad
 Reserve Stocks Are Low.
 Reserve stocks this year are said to be lower than at any previous time at this season. The visible supply is put now at 90.0OO.0O0 bushels, with a somewhat larger invisible stock The lowest visible stocks ever reported in the United States were 6,000,00O on July two years ago. When harvesting of the new crop begins in July of this year it is estimated that the reserve will be even lower than that.
 Allies Need 500, ,ooG, 600 Bushels.
 The allies wheat requirements for the coming year are put at 5OO,OOO,- 900 bushels as a minimum. The Unit ed States will be asked to supply more than half that amount Wheat crops in other parts of he world are poor The Argentine crop failed and home consumption will require the entire yield. Canada's production is con fined chiefly to a spring crop of normally about 200,000,000 bushels, much of which is available for export.
 Vast Quantities Exported.
 Since the war started America has exported to Europe vast quantities of wheat, reaching high mark of 332,- total fell to 243, 3,000,0o0 bushels. Be fore the war it ran slightly less than l00, ,OO0, 900 bushels. In a statement it's report today the az though the winter wheat crop condition is the poorest on record, crop condi tions otherwise are favorable.
 The extent of blowing and plant was above the average. In 1912 the winter wheat crop fell below 4O0, 600, 900 bushels, the lowest since 1904, but, notwithstanding this low pro duction of winter wheat, the spring wheat crops and total production of all crops in that year was the largest on record.
 To Advocate Use of Corn.
 The department is making every eff fort to educate the American people to a greater use of corn meal for bread. Corn is Americas big crop, but, except in the south, it never has supplanted wheat for bread.
 Department officials believe America must turn to corn to release wheat for shipment abroad if the Allies are to be fed and Germany is to be de- feated-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
WARM WELCOME FOR
 FRANCES WAR COMMISSION
On Journey From Southern Illinois
 Through Indiana and Ohio.


 With French War Mission, May B. On a speedy Journey from southern Illinois, through Indiana and Ohio, the members of Frances war mission to- day were given a hearty welcome at Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Richmond, Indiana; Urbana, Ohio. and Colum- bus
 Every one of the French guests of the nation had fully recovered from night when their special train was wrecked near Arcola, Ills. The party today was in splendid spirits and en- Joyed the agricultural scenes along their way.
 The day of ovations and receptions came to a close early this evening in Ohio's state capital, where the distin- guished F'renchmen stopped for lit tie more than an hour, arriving short ly before six o'clock. Mayor George J. Karb, state officials and others met state house, where they were present. ed to the governor and other officials.
 The visiting party then returned to their special train and resumed their trip east.
 Philadelphia will receive the dis t1nguished Frenchmen at a. m to- morrow and for five and one-half city.
 The visit to New York. to which the French commissioners have look made as originally planned, and the entire programme is to be carried out. The party will land at the Battery at 4.3O D. m. Wednesday,.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09

wood. leaving them in the hands of the Germans. Berlin reports that 200 presoners and six machine guns fell into the hands of the Germans.
 There has been a continuation of the violent fighting soutf1ward in the Bullecourt and Roeux sectors, but no notable changes in positions have been reported.
 Although the latest French official communication reports no infantry action during Tuesday along the line held by the French in France, the Associated Press correspondent with the French armies tells of a desperate attack south of Berry-au-B -Bac, which was sanguinarily repulsed, the Ger mans leaving behind numerous dead on the battlefield and 12O prisoners. These prisoners, together with others taken in small raids, have brought the captures by the French in the latest offensive since April 16 to between 20. 900 and 3G,000.
 The artillery activity along. the en- tire Macedonian front continues vio- lent, indicating possibly the near ap- preach of a general offensive. Small engagements between entente forces and Austrian and Turkish troops be- tween Lake Ochrida and Lake Presba and between entente and Teutonic allied troops along the Cerna are re- ported.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
Hope Brightensfor
 Freedom of Seas
TO COPE WITH
 GERMAN SUBMARINE
ON THE RIGHT ROAD
Naval Officials to Go Over With Con- suiting Board the Experiments AL ready Tried and Those That Are in Prospect-Edison at Work.

Washington, May Slope is bright ening that American inventive genius has found the road that may lead to freedom of the seas from German sub marines.
 A conference of special importance was held tonight at the home of Sec retary Daniels. It was called in or der that high officials of the navy naval consulting board the experi- ments already tried and those that are in prospect.
 On the Right Road.
 They believe they are on the right road MT. Daniels said. "Thel be- lieve they are going to turn out some thing that is worth while. There will be more experiments. Further than that | do not care to say"
 Other officials declared they were coming down to brass tacks; that the period of reaching out after every sug- gestfon was passing and that definite specialization of the work upon have concentrated was certain to come soon.
 Those Present at Conference.
 Those present at the conference were Secretary Daniels. Admiral Ben son, chief of operations; ReCar Adni- ral Taylor, chief constructor; Rear Admiral Griffin. chief engineer: Rear = Rear Admiral Grant. chief of the sub marine service. and Captain William Strother Smith. who forms the con- meeting link between the department and the consulting board and other scientific bodies.
 w. l.. Saunders, chairman of the consulting board, headed the represen- tation of scientists which include the following members of the boards com mittee on special naval problems: Lawrence Addicks. chairman: Thomas Robbins. Elmer A. Sperry and Benja- min B. Thayer.
 Edison at Work.
 Reports also were available tonight from Thomas A. Edison. who is at work on somewhat different line of invention. No intination has been given ss to the nature of experiments that have caused board members and navy officials familiar with what is being done to hope that the problem is nearing solution. No news will be given, whatever the results of new work, which it is understood will in- c1ude practical tests of certain theo- ries.
 Plans Are No Dream.
 After the conference tonight Sec retary Daniels said: We have gone over all the problems connected with ombatting the submarines, and ex- perts of the consulting board will continue their experiments with in ventions designed to eliminate the l can only say this concern ing their work-that their plans are no dream. They are very important and very far-reaching."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
GREAT DAY IN THE
 HISTORY OF SALCNIKI.
Mass Meeting Proclaimed the Deposi- ton of the King and the Dynasty.

London, May s, 11.40 D. m-Tele- graphing from SaIoniki Sunday, Reu- ter's correspondent said: To-day was a great day in the history of Sa1oniki A mass meeting proclaimed the depo- sition of the king and dynasty.
 "Over forty thousand persons as- sembled in the principal square and were addressed by various speakers. They cheered themselves hoarse with shouts of Long live Venizelos, Long live the national government aZd Down with the king
 'The mayor of Saloniki presided He deposition of the king onfy. but the crowd insisted that the entire dynasty must be removed. Processions march ed through the town and carried out demonstrations before the residence of former Premier Venizelos and at other points"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
ASSIGNMENT OF REGULAR
 ARMY MEDICAL OFFICERS
To Command the Six American Red
 Cross Base Hospitals.

Washington, May S.-Regular army medical officers assigned to commend the six American Red Cross base hos pitals about to start for France were announced by the war department to- day as follows:
 Major Robert U. Patterson, chief of Red Cross bureau No , Hospital from Harvard Medical school.
 Major Ebert F. Persons. No. 2. New York Presbyterian hospital.
 Major Harry L. Gilchrist. No. f. Cleveland.
 Major Matthew A. Delaney. No. 10, Pennsylvania hospital, Philadelphia.
 Major James D. Fife. No. 21. Wash 1ngton University hospital. St. Louis.
 Major Christopher C. Collins. No. 12, Northwestern university.
 There are thirty more Red Cross army base hispitals and five navy base hospitals organized and ready for European service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
WHY INCREASE IN FREIGHT
 RATES IS NECESSARY
Because Of Advancing Cost of B1tr
 Labor and Mztsrfais-

Washington. May s--Exerutiv-H rf southea stern railroads told che trrrrL state Commerce Commission today that a general increase in f-elr- rates is absolutely necessary ir tH systems are to meet an "eude1a chain of adpancing costs. b1fh of labor end
 materials" Nearly all agreed flr 15 per cent. advance. tentatively cr- dered by the commission. ucur rF- row, but not close. the breach he- tween net revenue and errerrer.
 Several of the executives ur fa known their intention cf taking uH with the states throurh which rr roads pass the question or F~cr advances in the .utra state r1rer pro- portionate with any advances allowed in the interstate tariffs
 SpOkesmen for tre 71utr7aetefH lines are expected to conclude tlei- testimony tomorrow m5rIrr. and then those Of the roads ir trc ue will present their arEInents-
 Executives who g'stIfed today r.. J. Johnson. president 9f tnr Wore folk and Western. F'airfaE li1rr1r president Of the Southern. IT, J aar- ahan, president of the Sea10ard alr Line: W. A. Wiuburn. prra dent the Central of Georrias v IT. L.om president of the Atlanta. H.rm.nEErrr and Atlantic and R v. Tayl1-. siea president and general manager 1f tl- Mobile md ohio.
 The state commission ufdci1Ie n- tonight and discussed plans for -l hearings.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
DECREASE IN SINkINGS BY
 GERMAN SUBMARINES
Will Be Shown in the Forthcominq
 British Weekly Report.

London, May 8. 62O p. n-A sub stantial decrease in the number of sinkings by submarines in the past week will be shown in the forthcoming weekly report of shipping losses. In fact, it Is stated the report will show the smallest losses in the past three weeks.
 No reason for this is given out by official sources, but it is plainly inti- mated that considerable progress has been made in the anti-submarine cam paign. There is no guarantee that the weekly losses will not again assume alarming proportions, but the fact that they have been substantially reduced IS very encouraging to those in charge of the campaign, and it is believed that the new measures to combat the un- derwater craft are already showing gratifying results
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
BOYS ARRESTED FOR
 SHOOTING AT MILITIAMEN.
New Haven Police Turn Them Over to
 the Military Commander.

New Haven, Conn. May s.-The po- lice tonight arrested Joseph Fleming, IS, and William De1ehant, f5, both of whom, it is alleged, fired shots at mi litiamen who were guarding bridge here this afternoon. According to the police, both lads had revolvers in their possession when apprehended. It is said that they discharged several shots at the guardsmen, apparently with in tent to injure. No explanation of the affair was volunteered by either of the accused.
 Later they were given into the GUS tody of the military commander and lockeN up in the armory, to be held until morning, when they will be sub jected to a thorough examination.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
GOVERNORS FOOT GUARD
 MAY BE CALLED OUT
When the National Guard is MobiIized
 in Camp on June i.

Hartford, Conn, May S.-The possi- bility of the First and Second com panies of Governors Foot Guard be- ing called out for active service on June 1 when the national guard is mobilized in camp was mentioned at the capitol today. No official action however, has been taken.
 It has been pointed out that Gov ornor Holcomb outranks in a military sense every governor in the country, for under the state constitution he is not only commander in chief of he state forces but has the military title and rank of Captain General
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
VIM. J. CROWN REELECTED
 STATE DEPUTY OF K. OF c
No Additional Premiums from Mem
 bers Serving in Army or Navy.

Bridgeport, Conn, May S.-William J. Cronin of New Haven was re-elect- ed state deputy at the 24th state con- held in this city today The six dele gates to the national convention to be held Aug. l at Old Point Comfort, Va, Rre- John H. Cavanaugh, Thompson vile: Frank Kinney. Branford; James McCoWan. Winsted: Edward Real Waterbury: John Barry, Portland, and John G. Burnes of Torrington-
 All other state officers were re- elected At the morning session the convention adopted resolutions SUD- porting the administration in any loyal act that the United States may pro mitigate and recommended that no member of the Knights of Columbus serving the government in its mili- tary or naval branches shall be aS- sessed additional insurance premiums.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-09
ROOSEVELT MAKES APPEAL
 FOR PATRIOTIC SERVICES
Before the Kings County Republican
 Committee of Brooklyn.

New York. May S.-An appeal for patriotic services and devotion to the nation in it's hour of need. made to- night by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt before the Kings County RepQ blican committee in Brooklyn, evoked great enthusiasm The meeting was at tended not only by the committeeman and party leaders of the country, but by many of the most prominent resi- dents of Brooklyn
 4 dinner in honor of Colonel Roose- welt given by United States Senator Calder preceded the meeting.