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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
No Mercy for Enemy
Aliens, Says Gregory

A warning that those inclined to dis
LOYALTY to this country will do well to
heed was given last night by United
States Attorney General Thomas W.
Gregory, speaking a: the Lincoln Me-
mortal University dinner at the Hotel
Biltmore. The Attorney General de-
clared, however. thai fortunately for
this country his words applied to less
than 5 per cent of the total population.
"Aliens in this country" said Gem
eral Gregory, "must assist in maintain
ing the liberty they enjoy or we shall
know the reason why. Ninety-tive per
cent of The people Of the United States
would die as willingly FOR their beliefs
as the men Of 1916. 1t is for the other
; per cent TO show not the slightest
manifestation Of disloyalty.
"Our message TO them VIII be de-
livcred through the criminal courts all
over the land. And may God have
mercy on them, for they need expect
none from an outraged people and an
avenging government
Let me say TO them,' continued the
speaker, "they had best lock the
thought of the patriotism of the vast
majority of our citizens in their hearts
and throw the key away. Whatever
happens. the power Of Germany must
be broken. And we are coming 10 the
battle. Our President has sent the
message across the ocean to our gal
liant allies, telling them to hold the fort,
that We are coming. And we are COM
ing until our cause is won"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
First Steel Ship
ToBeL aunched
This w eek
Vessel Contracted for by
Goethals to Leave Ways
November "a
[Staf Correspo1ldencel

WASHINGTON Nov. 2O.-The first
steel ship contracted for by the Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation will be
launched at Seattle on November "a, at
the ward of the Skinner-Eddy Company.
The vessel is an s,S00-ton cargo car
rier. capable Of eleven knots. General
Cocktails, former manager of the Fleet
Corporation, negotiated the contract for
her construction.
The first wooden ship in the new con-
struction programme will ieave the
ways within the next month, 1t was
stated at the Shipping Board to-day.
Following these initial launches, rapid
additions to the American merchant
marine are expected.
Since the Shipping Board requisi-
toned the ocean tonnage on the ways
twenty-eight vessels, aggregating 1917
299 tons. have been completed ana ac-
cepted by the Emergency Fleet Corpo-
ration. The government accepted elght
Of these vessels during the last two
weeks. o..,.
The Emergency Fleet Corporations
board Of trustees to-day took up the
subject Of a general labor policy, and
viii work out within few days plans
for increasing the number of shipyard
employees. -.,.. I'D
Homer L. Ferguson, president ana
General manager of the Newport News
Sbipbuilding and Drydock Company
Who will join the Shipping Boards
staff as an expert shipbuilder, will be,
Gin work within a few days, it was said
to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
Rhondda Warns Britain
Of Compulsory Rationing

LONDON. Nov. 2O.-Baron Rhondda,
Food Controller. in a speech IN the
House of Lords to-day said he was stlll
hopeful that compulsory rationing
could be avoided. but that it must come
unless in the approaching few weeks
the public fully responded to the ap-
peals for voluntary rationing.
"There is no fear whatever Of fam
inc" said Baron Rhondda, "but the
country might have to endure a scar
city" Az.
The Controller said that the Allies
would not lose the war through SUP,
marines. He was sanguine there would
be the tonnage to provide the neces-
sary supplies. The situation as re-
CARDS food stocks, Baron Rhondda CON
filmed. was generally better than at
this time last year, but the country
now had to supply France and Italy
If it were only a question OF supply
ing Great Britain, he said, he thought
rationing would be need
less
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
London Papers Hail
Lloyd Georges Speech
AS a Personal Triumph

LONDON, Nov. 2O.-The reception Of
Premier Lloyd Georges speech in the
House of Commons by the morning
newspapers justifes the assumption
that the storm which lately threatened
a crisis has passed not only without
damaging the Premier's hold on the
country, but perhaps even strengthen
ing IT, It is conceded even by his op-
ponents that the speech was in the Pre-
mier's best manner and was parlla-
mentary triumph. Editorial oconlums
flow freely from his supporters, while
the comments of hostile critics lack the
ferceness Of previous Remuneration.
1.-THE Daily News" which has been
hostile to the Premier, says that his re-
ply yesterday concerning the military
council contrasted startlingly with his
Paris speech and asks if the council IS
only to be a body concerning when
everybody is agreed what reason there
~as for the sensational talk in Paris.
"The Morning Post" another critic, Cd
jects again to the Premier's proposal
II says il may not work for unity, but
for division and paralysis, when re-
suit from a conflict of expert opinion
II says that il was ingenious for Pre-
mier Lloyd George TO plead that ne
wished in Paris to shock everybody
into a sense of reality, but the soldiers
know the terrible reality too well.
"The Graphic" says the speech failed
entirely to clear up the situation, and
wonders why the tone of the Paris
speech was one of utmost gloom. while
the speech in the House was marked by
almost exaggerated optimism.
"The Daily Telegraph says: NO
movement against government IN our
time ever. perhaps. was so completely
defeated in a single speech"
"The Premier achieved great per-
sonal triumph" says "The Times
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
u. S. and Britain to
See War Through,
Declares Carson
TSfnf C0rrespondenrcI

LONDON, Nov. 20-Sir Edward Car
son, In a speech to-day defending Brit
ith naval ard military leaders. made
four interesting observations which are
certain % preeipitate considerable COM
inert
First, he bitterly attacked and con-
dsmned certain newspapers, specifying
Aortheliffe's "Da!ly Mail" for creating
what he called SHAN crisis"
Second, he referred 20 Northclife as
"superTnan who has come 20 tell us
that, In contrast with America. we are
20 inefficient that America would have
Us turn over the management Of the
war. Well. no man has greater admira-
ton than h,Se for this great man, but
think his sta enent IL gross calumny
upon his fellow citizens. know that Il
80 not the view Of Americans have had
the pleasure Of meeting many con.
neeted with the American rnission-for
they are Host in astonishment and
apszement az the organization and ef-
forts put forward By this country"
Third, Carson declared - meeting
Of the War Cabinet and the American
mission to-day that, whatever might
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21

of the delegates TO the convention
think they see evidences of a desire to
fight off an attack on some OF the mem
hers of the executive council. These
Fast Side delegates, in one way or an
other. control at least 1000 votes, ana,
in ANYTHING like close contest, tha'
number may be very mucn neeoeu'
Pleads for Negroes
This air of harmony persisted until
well into the afternoon, when resolu.
tion presented by Daniel c. Murphy, OF
San Francisco, reciting the wrongs OK
the negroes, aroused delegates from
Dixie, and for hours Southern elo-
quence defended their section from
unfair, untruthful and venomous at
tacks." In the course of the debate 1t
was made clear that the Southern dele.
gates are aroused to the necessity OF
organizing the negro.
At the morning session Andrew Flu
ruseth made the nearest approach 70
criticism of the Washington Admins
tration that has yet been made on the
floor of the convention. Speaking on
the seamen's situation, he declared that
some one was muddling things by draft
ing seamen.
"They are" said he, "dYfting seamen
and putting them in the trenches and
putting soldiers on the ships"
But" he added, this is a matter
that will probably iron Itself out in
due time. At least, let US hope So"
Fusureth, who has been known as p
pacifst and at one time was counted
on to lead the pacifist fight, in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
Boston & Maine Workers
Are Awarded Increase

BOSTON, Nov. 2O.-A wage increase
Of 40 cents day is granted to station
agents. freight handlers, clerks mai
nerters and similar employees of the
B BorterS & Maine Railroad in decision
announced tonight by Henry .; End
colt. executive manager OF the Mass.
cbusetts Committee on Public SAFETY
who acted as chief arbitrator in the
matter. IN
crease Of 80 cents. The five ;housanc
men affected asked for an increase OF
* cents and an eight-hour day instead
Of the present nine-hour day. 81,
On the eight-hour day question the
decision says: al. o.t,.,r
at was agreed. in common with other
Questions of similar nature which have
arisen in the industrial relations as
between employers and men. that IN
view Of the present crisis IN which
this nation finds itself involved at the
present time, that it is unpatr'otic 10
raise an issue at this time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
Each State Has Now
Coal Administrator

WASHINGTON, Nov 2O-With the
appointment to-day Of Ferdinand A.
Meyers. Of Baltimore, as fuel admin
istrator for Maryland, the list of state
fuel administrators who will enforce
coal prices and coal regulations in the
individual states was completed.
THE fuel administration" il was
announced. desires TO decentralize all
Of its activities as far as possible in
order that all rules and regulations
may be accommodated 10 local condi-
tions.
"The state administrators in turn
will delegate TO each coal committee
formed il the local communities
throughout their states sufficient au-
thority to handle all local problems
under the general policies and rules
Of the state administrator and the Fed
eral Administration"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
Officials Say Men and
Roads Ready to Mediate
Differences
Walk-Outs Averted
Wilson to Confer With the
Brotherhood Chiefs at White
House on Thursday
fBy The Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-Conces-
sions made BY both the railroads and
the heads of the four brotherhoods
toward settling the present wage issue
are taken by Administration officials as
an augury that Americas warfare
against Germany will 90 forward to the
end unhampered b. transportation tie
ups.
interests in the hands Of the Presi-
dent for such decision as he may deem
necessary and Of the brotherhoods to
mediate any questions OF wages, II
was pointed out to-day at the once
Of the Board of Mediation and Con-
citation, has not been limited as 70
time. II will be effective until peace
is won.
officials believe that such unqualiiie<
adhesion TO the principle OF setting
disputes through discussion eliminates
whatever chance there might be oil a
traffic strike due to misunderstand-
ings. and the coming negotiations
commencing Thursday at the Nhite
House. when President Wilson VIII
confer with the brotherhood represen-
tatives, are looked upon as likely 70
make this still more certain:
Word that two strikes had been
averted by the attitude Of railroads
and employees toward the war reached
the BOARD of Mediation to-day. Wage
differences which threatened a walk
out of engineers and fremen on the
New York. New Haven & Hartford will
be arbitrated through an agreement
reached BIZ the two sides. The man
arement Of the 81. Louis & San Fran
cisco cleared away misapprehensionls
Of it's men by notifying the railroads
war board here that it was willing to
meet the employees for discussion OF
GRIEVANCES over working conditions,
and mediation is expected to forestall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
Gompers's War Acts
Endorsed by Labor
American Federation Also
Approves Aid of Other
Union Officials
TStdf Correspondence

BUFFALO, Nov. 2O.-Following its
action of yesterday in indorsing by an
overwhelming vote Samuel Gompers's
action in forming the American Alli-
ance for Labor and Democracy, the
American Federation of Labor to-day
unanimously adopted a blanket resolu-
tion indorsing every act Of Mr. Comp
ers and his associates in connection
with the prosecution Of the war.
I'VE unresevedly indorse,' says the
resolution, "the action Of President
Gompers and the executive council in
all Of their actions in connection with
the war and all other labor men in ac-
cepting positions of trust upon boards,
commissions and committees, and de-
clare that in their doing so the best
interests of organized labor have been
advanced, safeguarded and protected"
1t was expected that the pacifsts
would make an attack on this resolu-
ton. Instead, the only thing approx
mating pacfist action came at the OPEN
ing of the session, when j. Mahlon
Barnes, the Peoples Council leader,
rising to a question of personal privi-
lege, denied some of the charges made
against him yesterday by President
Gompers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
Plenty of Coal in 2 Weeks
Wants of Pound Pedlers To Be
Filled, Says Purcell

F. A. Purcell, acting director of the
Mayors Central Purchase Bureau, an
nounced yesterday that coal dealers in
New York City were supplied with from
10 TO 80 per cent Of their immediate
needs Of fuel, and that within a fort
night there would be enough coal in the
city to supply everybody. The coal OPP
orators, he said had promised to send
enough 70 supply all the demands of the
small dealers, who sell in 80 to 100
pound lots.
The city departments, said Mr.. Pur-
cell, are provided up to January 1, and
contracts had been made with operators
until March. He said the city outside
the school system needed about 100000
tons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
French Cabinet Approves
Bill for War Expenses

PARIS. Monday, Nov. 1.-THE Csbi-
net to-day approved the bill submitted
by Louis Klotz. Minister Of Finance,
which will be introduced in the Cham
Der Of Deputies tomorrow, appropriat-
ing 9,263,009,000 francs for the war
expense OF the first quarter Of 1918.
This amount does not include about
1000. 10000 900 francs Tor other expenses
OF the government for the quarter.
which comprise part Of bill provd-
ing 100000 900 francs for the general
expenses Of the government for the
entire year Of 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21

happen in any other nations, America
and Britain would see the war through
for the benefit of mankind.
Fourth, he prophesied that conditions
in England would be materially change
after the war. 1--WE have revolutions
in other ountries-bloody revolutions
in some countries threatened revolu-
tons" he said. "Do not any of you be
misled into imagining that there is no
revolution going on in this country"
Carson's speech is certain 20 produce
some interesting comments in the Brit
ish press. Whether it is a warning
that strictcr censorship is to be insti-
tuted it is too early to say, but as the
head Of the governments publicity bu-
reau Carson Yields great influence
among the newspapers Of the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
Venizelos Gables Faith
In Greeks in America
Declares New Nation Will Be
True to Compact With
Allies

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-E!iutheri-
Gus Venizelos, the Greek Premier, row
in London for the inter-Allied confer
ences, issued statement to-day to the
Greeks Of America. II was received
here by cable, as follows:
81 am happy at being able to at-
dress greetings from the capital of the
British Empire TO the Greeks over the
seas, who in this most tragic period
of our national history have shown
moral strength and faith unsuitable
in the policy which draws its prin IL
pies from the very traditions Of the
Hellenic race. The principles were al
ways in harmony with the ideals OF
freedom of the great American democ-
racy.
1T was impossible for Greeks liv-
ing amid the most liberal democratic
people of the world not TO loathe the
political dogma of Prussian militarism.
The Greeks espouse the ideas of free
dom so brilliantly expressed by Amer
ica's great citizen, Wilson.
Omitted Greece is faithful to the
compact entered into with the Allies,
and this unity is not impaired by mis-
chievous, isolated rumors and the do
ings of a few organs which in some
parts of the world continue TO serve
the fallen regime. We will now recon-
duer those Macedonian provinces
which a treacherous policy handel 20
our enemies.
81 am sure that the vigorous Ameri-
can Hellenism which during the Bal
kan wars helped greatly fighting
Greece will continue TO play its part
through this critical period. Hellenism
must not forget that only if it has a
deep consciousness of its obligations
TO itself will it be able TO establish
the new Greece on a firm foundation
to take its honorable place in the as
sembly of nations"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
Garfield to Divert
Coal to Ne,u England

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-The fuel
administration IS considering imme-
date withdrawal of the priority order
under which all Middle Western coal
shipments have been going TO lake ports
for the Northwestern territory.
When this is done the coal will be
diverted to the East to relieve short
ages, particularly in New England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
emit receives a salary of $500 and her

ent receives a salary of $500 and her
term Of Office is for ten years.
In explaining her reasons for max
ing the change, DR.. Davis said that she
felt that there will be greater oppor-
tunities for her in the new position.
She said that she had done considera-
bic work on the Research Board during
the last six years and that he work
appealed to her even more than that
which she is doing at present.
DR.. Davis was formerly Commits
soner of Corrections Of New York
City, having been appointed to that
position by Mayor Mitchell. 1t is ex-
pected that Mayor Mitchell will appoint
successor to DR.. Davis rather than
leave the appointment TO his successor,
Judgs Hylan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
DR.. K. B. Davis to Resign
Head of City Parole Board to
Join Rockefeller Bureau

ATLANTIC CITY. y. j.. Nov. 90
DR.. Katharine B. Davis, head of the
New York Parole Board, announced to-
day that she would resign her position
next month 20 accept the general sec
retaryship Of the Rockefeller Bureau
of Social Hygiene. Dr.. Davis at pres
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
So a Day for City Laborers

The Board of Aldermen yesterds,
fixed the minimum rate of pay Of city
and county laborers at SO day. The
Board of Estimate, in making up the
budget for 1918, increased the rate Of
nav of laborers to a minimum Of f275,
but set aside an item of 81 100000 as a
contingency fund for labor and recon-
mended that the aldermen fix the rate
of compensation. The laborers had
asked for a minimum rate of s..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
Gompers Changed His Mind

Mr.. Gompers started TO make reply,
but changed his mind and laughed the
matter out of the convention by declar-
ing: For the love of Mike. don't say
any more, or | may be tempted to say
something"
Even the United Hebrew Trades,
until last night scheduled for full and
complete denunciauon by the conven-
tion. seemed TO be covered by the
spirit of good will to all, and to be in
fair way to obtain at least one more
year Of life free from interference on
the part of the Federation.
The reversal of positions on this
matter followed an all-night confer
ence between representatives of East
Side unions, led by Benjamin Schles-
singer, and tie Central Federated
Union, led by Robert B. Brindell. with
Samuel Gompers sitting as mediator.
These finally agreed that the entire
matter should be referred to a commit
tee of eleven, rive from the United
Hebrew Trades. five from the Central
Federated Union and Mr.. Gompers.
This resolution does not. however.
meet with the approval Of the United
Garment Workers and others of the
New York delegation, and tonight a
counter proposition is being consid-
cred. This involves the seating of
United Garment Workers delegates by
the United Hebrew Trades and guar
antee by that organization that it will
cease the practices complained of.
Behind this apparent desire TO meet
the East Side delegates half way, some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
Ministers of Munitions
Confer in Paris

PARIS. Nov. 20 Winston Spencer
Churchill, Louis Lucheur and General
Dsllolio. the British, French and ltal-
ian Ministers Of Munitions, held a con
ference yesterday ut the Ministry Of
Munitions here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21

course of his talk declared himself as
for the war 70 a finish.
Clifford Pinchot addressed the con.
vention on the needs of the farmers OF
the West, bespeaking for them the as
sistance of Organized labor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
Plans Completed for
Free Navigation Schools

BOSTON. Nov. 2O.-Henry Howard;
director of recruiting for the United
States Shipping Board, has completed
plans for starting a free government
navigation school at Norfolk and New
mort News, Va. in December.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
Germany Expected
To Order Change
In U-Boat Tactics
TStaf Correspondence

WASHINGTON, Nov. pa hint
was dropped in high naval quarter
to-day that the military experts OF Eu-
rome and America look for a change IN
Germany's submarine strategy as d
result of the successful methods en-
ployed by the Allied and American
nayies in fighting the U-boats.
An Official declared that although
there was solid ground for the decla-
ration of Premier Lloyd George that
the submarine was no longer feared
a. raviee Of the Allies and of the
United States would not therefore re-
lax their vigilance and their activities
in the least. but continue to be fully
prepared for any development and for
any surprise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-21
Ready for Anything


war" il was asserted, "and we are
leaving nothing undone to be prepared
for any contingency" 1t was explained
that while five submarines were de-
stroyed or captured last Saturday, es-
tablishing the high water mark for
"bags" by the Allied fleets, it was not
expected that this figure would be
reached every day and might not even
be reached in a given week, but that
the very satisfactory fact already es-
tablished is that the submarines have
been prevented from realizing the
maximum OF efficiency and of results
that Germany expected OF them.
The fear that was most felt had been,
it was stated, that the submarines
would impose shortage of supplies
upon the European Allies by making
it impossible for the latter 10 obtain
provisions from overseas. This fear is
no longer entertained, the menace from
submarines has been vastly decreased
and the submarines themselves are con-
SlOtIdDlg ltSS SHcNNANN imam ei'Nf H''' =
been in the past.
In Accord With Admiralty
Admiral Benson, chief of operations
who is abroad TO attend the Paris con-
| ference, and Admiral Sims, command
/ ing the American naval forces in Euro
/ pean waters, were in thorough accord
/ with the British Admiralty in declin-
| ing to make public data concerning
/ arti-submarine operations, the number
/ Of U-boats destroyed and their names
4 or numbers, particularly the latter, be-
cause if the German Admiralty pos
sessed this information It would be
/ enabled TO replace the lost submarines
/ and at the same time be able 10 check
up on the causes of their submarine
/ losses.
Premier Lloyd George was believed
TO have departed from the Admiralty
policy of strictest secrecy partly for
/ political reasons and also TO encourage
and stimulate England and the Allies.
The hopeful outlook for effectively
/ curling the submarine menace indi-
Gated in the speech of the British Pre-
/ mier yesterday will serve to increase
rather than lessen the pressure the
/ government is PUTTING upon destroyer
+ building and other anti-submarino
measures. This was indicated by Sec
rotary Daniels to-day in refusing Ia
discuss details Of the part American
vessels have been playing in the CAM
. paipu