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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Petrograd Joyous
AT Alliance with
United States
Duma Cheers Wildly-Miliuk IF
and Rodzianko See Augury
OF Speedy Victory

Petrograd, April !. News Of the I'M
pending Intervention of the United
States was first received at Taurlde
Palace. where a council of soldiers and
workingmen's deputies was in session.
The announcement. made from the
tribune. evoked storm of applause,
and soon the entire palace echoed with
shouts and hurrahs.
Impromptu meetings were at once
held in the foyer. where orators eX-
plained to the soldiers the enormous
inheritance Of President Wilson's dec
laration. Street manifestations oc-
CURED throughout Petrograd in honor
OF the occasion.
Dr.. Paul Mliukof. the Foreign Min
ister. said "The ideal side of the war
is once more emphasized by the inter-
yontion Of America. For me II becomes
still clearer under these circumstances
that without victory there can be no
peace. There ia no doubt that each
new Intervention hastens the denoue-
ment.
"If there are no further waverings
and if the new attempts Of the German
Chancellor are taken at their proper
value and as they ought TO be taken
that is to say. as provocative attempts
then we. in cooperation with all ma
tons striving TO realize the h'ghesI
/ ideals of humanity, shall swlftly ana
IL. -, t.to q n q
Michael Rodzianko, president OF the
4 Duma. said: 81 welcome the decision
, Of the United States. Americas inter-
vention OF the side Of the powers al
war with Germany is the best guar
antee of an early victory over the Ger
mans"
The "Bourse Gazette" in an editorial
says:
There Is an inevitable analogy be-
tween the position OF the United states
and the position taken b. the Russian
democracy. Against Germany now are
all the great democracies OF the world
while the Imperial government pre-
vailed. President Wilson's lofty watch
words we're burning torches lighting
: the dark and bloody ways or humanity
+ We believed them only dream.
"The Russia OF the Gar only desired
TO dominate and suppress; therefore
the prospect OF America joining US
never awakened enthusiasm. IL was
considered a possibility only from the
viewpoint of utility. We could see nc
relation between the aims and methods
of the Rasputn-P rotopopof regime and
the fair, firm aims OF American de-
mOcracy.
quite different are the thought and
feelings now awakened IN us BY Amer
lea. Now that the chains which bound
Russa's spirit are broken, Russian de-
nocracy is dominating the country
Now the United States is the most de,
sirable ally. Now the declarations and
aims Of democracy are understood bet
( ter than ever before. To US, Just De,
ginning free existence, the trlec
faithfulness o. America to popular
rights is source not only OF courage
but guarantee against error
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
u. S. Retrieving Morgan
Millions, is Charge

Amsterdam. April (. The "KoelniSche
Volks Zetung" declares that President
Wilson has dropped the mask, but OK
presses the expectation that majority
Of the Americans will support him IN
his last extreme step.
president Wilson wants 20 take no
risks" says this newspaper For Alm
and his hackers war is business, just as
it is for the English. There Is no hero
ism in his action. His great moral
conceptions are only so much froth.
America has put 80 much money into
anti-German enterprise that the Nor
gan munitions factories would become
mortally injured if Great Britain be-
came lnsolvent.
"Tor that reason. and for that reason
only. must open war now begin against
US. The final conclusion. however. u
that our U-boats are nov speaking and
that their work will, in the course OF
the history OF the world, have even
more importance than the decisions Of
the American Congress-
The Cologne Gazette says:
"Presdent Wilson In his address 20
Congress had the audacity 10 draw a
distinction between the German gov
eminent and the German people. The
German people Indignantly reject this
artihce. All classes OF Germans stand
behind the government. which, after
long hesitation, resolved on unrestrlct-
ed submarine war. and the German peo-
pie will feel relieved that they can now
treat an enemy as an enemy."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
House Begins Debate
On War Resolution
AT 10 clock T oday
Senate Measure Substituted
Continuous Session De
cided Upon

Washington. April 4. The House viii
begin debate on the war resolution at
10 A. m. tomorrow, and 1t IS planned
10 remain in session until the resolu-
ton il adopted. The House Foreign
Affairs Committee to-day substituted
the Senate resolution for ITS own
weaker one.
In Offering the substitute, the com
mittee reviewed the submarine war
fare. German intrigues and bomb plots,
the effort to ally Japan and Mexico and
the mistreatment Of American omclals
and citizens
at il with the deepest sense OF re-
snonsibility of the momentOus results
which will follow the passage Of TINS
resolution" said the report, that your
reports il to the House,
with the recommendation that 1t be
passed. r..
"The conduct of the imperial Ger
man government toward this govern
ment its citizens and its interests. has
been so discourteous. unjust. cruel
barbarous, and so lacking in honesty
and practice that it has constituted a
vioIation of the course Of conduct
which should obtain between friendly
nations. $500
"In addition to this the German gov
eminent il actually making war upon
the people and commerce Of this eoqn,
tTv. and leaves no course open to TINS
government but to accept its gage OF
battle and declare that state oil wal
EXIST" r;.,
Only two members Of the Foreign
Affairs Committee voted against the re,
port, Representatives Shackletord' OF
Missouri, Democrat. and Cooper, OF
Wisconsin, Republican. go.
Representative Britten. Of Illinois
Republican. gave notice during the day
that no would oppose the resolution IN
The House. and would offer an amend
ment 10 prohibit the use Of American
troops abroad unless directed by Con
gress. ".
REPRESENTATIVE London, OF New York
Socialist. is TIE only member who has
fatty stated his intention to vote
against the resolution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Berlin Accuses
u. S. of Breaking
Prussian Treaties
Answer Absurd, Say Amer
lean Officials; May Alb
rogate Compacts

Washington. April State Depart
ment officials minated to-day that the
Prussian American treaties OF 1855,
1899 and 1928 might be denounced and
abrogated by Congressional resolu-
ton. 1t is. however, authoritstively
denied that Secretary OF State Lansing
lad stated that he proposed to ask Con-
gress to take this action.
Department officials did not conceal
their desire for formal abrogation OF
the treaties on the ground that Ger
rrany has already vitiated them by her
failure to observe their provisions eX-
cept when it did not conflict with her
military aims.
Germany's reply to the American
note which refused to accept her IL
terpretation OF the old Prusslan
treaties Of 1899 and 1928 because Of
Cermany's "Aagrant violations OF the
treaties contains almost no argument
in refutation of the American cOnten-
tons, but states that Germany will live
w to that part Of the treaty dealing
with Americans in Germany.
Germany denies having herself
broken the treaties and charges that
this government practically has done
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Williams Declares
La Toilette S Speech
OutdoeS Hollweg' S

When Senator La Toilette ended he
had been speaking more than three
hours. Senator Williams, Of Missis-
sippi. arose Immediately 10 reply.
The speech of the Wisconsin Sene-
tor would better have become Herr Won
Bethmann-H ollweg than an American
Senator" said Senator Williams. an
fact. he has gone further than Herr
Won Bethmann- Hollweg would ever
have gone. Bethmann- Hollweg said
the use OF the submarine could be jus
lined only on the ground Of necessity,
the Senator from Wisconsin puts II OF
the same footing as Great Britain's in
reference with our commerce.
Il fully expected the Senator from
Wisconsin. before he took his seat, %
defend the invasion OF Belgium, the
most barbarous act ever committed /
heard from him a speech that was pro
German. pro-Goth, pro-Nandal AMI
which was anii President antl-Co,.
gress and snti-Amerlcan.
while pronOuncing eulogy on the
German people il m ght have eulogized
a very much greater. better and more
intelligent people the American. His
speech was eEictly what might hsv"
been delivered in the German Reich
stag b. Bethmann-Hollweg, II Beth
mann. lollweg had had the audacity.
But Bethmann- Hollweg had TOO much
sense, too much knowledge 10 make
that speech
Az this point Senator La Toilette LEFT
the chamber. but remained in the CLOAK
room within hearing distance.
Cries Of U-Boat Victims
Continuing. Senator Williams said he
heard m Imagination the groans Of
men, women and children. sent 10
wstsry graves by German submarines.
But the Senator from Wisconsin
hears none a. them said the Missls-
sippi Senetoy Il have loved the Wis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05

London. April 4 Reuters Amster-
dam correspondent says PRESIDENT Viii
sons address 10 Congress has been an
swcred m tho German press by a storm
Of abuse He quotes the "RheIn'sche
Wc,:falsche Zeitung" az saying:
BEYOND striving for gold. the Amer
can. have no ideal. They think every
hing csn be achieved by gold. Their
megaIomania makes a groteSque m
preston on us Germans"
Stupefy "Gold Stated Yankees
The Newspaper expresses the belief
that the acces ION OF the United states
oy the Allies viii mean only transitory
addition to their strength. II declares
mat Germany VIII take mp the glove
.hus thrown down and VIII wage the
aght thus proclaimed against her with
such energy that the gold stated Yam
KEGS" viii be stupciicd.
The article ends by giving reasons
.or believing that the collapse Of Ger
many's enemies IS imminent. 1t says:
Great events are pending IN the
West The gray spectre OF starvation
stretches IT'S claws over England. Chaos
reigns in Russia. II Is too late for the
United States 20 change the coming de
cision."
Blow Wilson Out Of Way
Professor Richard Fen7,er. Of Halle
University. writing in the Dusseldorf
General Anzeiger." says:
If President Wilson places himself
in our path he will be blown out Of
the wav militarily. as twice already
he has been lifted from the saddle
III nIorna ticallv"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Russia Grants Full
Religious Liberty

Pctrograd, April 1.-THE Russian
provisional government to-day repeale ed
all laws actually in force limiting the
rights of Russian citizens regarding
crecds and religions.
London, April Women will be al
lowed 10 vote in the elections to the
Constituent Assembly in Russia, says
Reuters Petrograd correspondent
The correspondent adds that Prince
Lvof, Premier in the provisional gov
eminent. so informed a deputation OF
women who waited upon him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Wilson at Theatre
Cheered by Audience

Washington. April 4.-Presdent Will
son. attending a theatre tonight after
working most o. the day on war plans,
was greeted with enthusiastic cheers.
The orchestra played "The Star-Span-
cled Banner" and as the President was
recognized the audience rose for tu-
nultuous demonstration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
arty Lines Must
Disappear in Crisis,
Says Senator Lodge

Senator Lodge followed
"\o one is more conscious than !
that this is moment for action and
not for debate" said Mr.. Lodge. "but
! wish briefly 20 state why | support
this resolution with the greatest earn
estneSs OF which ! am capable.
we have submitted 10 wrongs and
outragcs from the Central Powers Of
Europe with long patience. We nave
horne and foreborne 20 the very limit
o. endurance. Now the inevitable -
here and we are about 20 declare war
against Germany.
"Speaking for myself and, ! hope for
my associates generally on TINS side
Of the chamber, / desire 70 say that IN
this crisis and when the country IS a.
war party lines will disappear, and TINS
disappearance Of the party line VIII, /
am confident, not be confined 10 the
minority. Both Democrats and Repub-
Ecans must forget party IN the pres
ence Of the common danger. This IL
not and can not be party war As
Americans, we shall all, ! am sure, be
prepared 20 give 10 the Executive
money, men and all the necessary pow,
ers for wagIng war with energy ana
driving IL forward 70 successful con-
cluSion.
The President has said that war
will involve the utmost practicable co
operation in council and action with
the governments now al war with Ger
many. and as incident TO that the cX-
tension 90 those governments Of the
most liberal financial credits. in order
that our resources may so far rs pos
sible be sdded 10 theirs. am not
only in full agreement with this policy
advised by the President. but II seems
10 me that nothing is more important
than 10 follow II out.
Washington and Alliances
81 .r, - thaVouOh hsltsvev in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05

RECEIVED REGULARLY FNON fARis
the latAs, creations iu PerI'7 t.e' "a and
simiu Diamonds. Hair ornaments. DOG
Collars. Bande.uK. Hoiro kelNet ana lsefe
roiIarsttes with mountings and motifs ot
tho best workmanship. JAMMkS' bf5
Fifth Ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
stones Basis of Opposition

senator Stone. in opposing the resolution,
said
Il fear that involving the United States IN
this European war will commit the greatest
national blundcr Of history. shall vote
against committing this mistake 20 prevent
which would gladly lay down my lie.
Until the Congress shall otherwise command
| shall stand az I have stood from the be-
ginning ard even now lift my voice in
solemn warning against this blunder
But If your decision be for war. there is
nothing that any sane. honorable. patriotic
American could do that J will not do 10 make
that war a success. will stand ready in
stantly to take my full share Of the respon-
sihility and burden"
Senator McCumber Republican. proposed
10 postpone recognition OF d tate OF war by
a resolution to declare the future sinking Of
any American ship without warning or fail
urc TO take care Of American passengers or
other violations Of international law an act
OF war. and authorize the President 20 use
the military forces Of the country 10 carry
the war 20 a successful termination
Senator Norris. OF Nebraska, another Of
the "wilful men" charged that wall
street and others OF wealth were interested
IN profits, and also that newspapers and
news agencies have been in propaganda to
foster war sentiment lie cited loans 20 the
Allies Hs a huge American interest in the
Wsr's outcome.
Through these instrumentHllties and Of
Others who expect 10 make millions more II
our country can he drawn in," he said. a
large number Of the great newspapers and
neWs agencies 81 the country have been con-
trolled and enlisted IN the greatest propa-
gAnds that the world has ever known 20
manufacture sentiment IN favor Of war.
The enormous profits Of munitcn manu-
fHeturers, stock brokers and bond dealers
must he still further increased. Congress,
urged by the President and backed b. arti-
fetal sentiment, is about 10 engulf our coun-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Must Danish Nars

We wish only 10 preserve our oWr
peace and our own country, 10 uphold
the great doctrine which guards the
American hemisphere, and to see the
disappearance Of all wars or rUmors
Of wars from The East. if any dan
gers there exist, What we want most
Of all by this victory which we sinai!
help to win. is to secure the worlds
peace. based on freedom and democ-
racy, a world not controlled By Prus-
sian military autocracy, but by the
free people Of the earth. We shall
achieve this result and when We
achieve it we shall be able 70 say
that we have helped to confer great
blessings upon mankind, and that we
have not fought in vain"
Senator Nardaman, Democrat OF
Mississippi. one Of the "wilful men
named by President Wilson. said he
wished he could vote with the major
itv Of his colleagues. but that he
must follow the path Of duty" as
he sees IT,
81 am not going 20 vote Tor this resolu-
ton" said Vardaman. Il do not believe II
is necessary to so to war. But ! am not go
ing to delay or interfere with It's passage
Once in the war. he said he would sup-
port the President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05
Washington and Alliances

II am. as thorough n believer IN the
general policy laid down by Washing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05

The passage Of the resolution was
not marked by any outburst from the
galleries. and on the floor the Senators
themselves were unusually grave and
quiet. Many Of them answered 20 their
names IN voices that quvered with
emotion.
The galleries were filed 20 overflow
ing. and on the floor back Of the Sena-
tors seats were almost half the mem
bers Of the House. In the diplomatic
gallery was Secretary Lansing, Coun-
sellOr Polk Of the State Department,
Minister Calderon of Bolivia and Min
ister Ekengren Of Sweden. Earlier in
the evening DR.. Ritter, the Swiss Min
ister in charge of German interests in
this country. had been there.
Secretary McAdoo was on the hoor
during the last few hours OF the de-
bate.
As the last name was called and the
clerk announced the vote. there was
hardly a murmur OF applause. The
great crowd was awed by the solemnity
OF the occasion and sobered by the
speeches they had heard.
After the vote was amounted the
Senate remained in session only a few
minutes. The galleries began to empty
at once and the Senators themselves,
tired out by the long day. left quickly.
The Senate adjourned until noon FRI
day to await s9'1on by the House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-05

try in the grcate.t holocaust the world has
over known.
We are going into way upon command OF
cold We arc about to do the hiddinR 81
,vealth's terrible mandate. make millions 81
our countrymcn suffer. untold generation
bear burdens mud shed their life blood and
au because 40 want 20 preserve our com
mcrcial right 20 deliver munitions TO mo
telIircrcuts. ! feel 40 are about to put nc
dollar sign on Oh" American 0ar
senator Norrts concluded by predicting
that che conflict would take America into
..eutaugIcmcut- shat will not end with hi"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-16
five YEARS
MEETING is
UNDER WAY
IN RICHMOND
Delegates Arrive For Open
ing Sessions of Governing
Body of American Quak-
erS.
TWO CHANGES UP

Five Years Meeting of Friends In
America, the governing body of the
American Friends church, was for
mally opened in Richmond Tuesday
afternoon when reception to the
members OF the delegations represent
ing the various affiliated yearly meet
ings was held at East Main Street
Friends church.
Tuesday evening the first business
session will be held at the same place
and these sessions will continue until
rext Monday.
This is the first meeting held by the
governing body since 1912, also in
Richmond Many of the most promin-
ent members of the church, coming
from all sections of the country, are
In attendance.
Endowment Plan Up
Two questions of major importance
will be considered by the meeting, one
dealing with the complete reorganiza-
ton of the governmental machinery
of the Five Years Meeting, the other
the raising of an endowment fund Of
100000 for the purpose of financing
the several governing boards.
Both movements were indorsed at
the meeting of church laymen, held in
Richmond two years ago, and will be
presented to the Five Years Meeting
by the committee of seven which was
appointed for that purpose by the lay
men.
The financing plan provides for the
distribution Of the income from an en-
dowment fund of two million dollars,
to be raised by subscription among the
governing boards. Under this plan,
100000 would be placed at the dis
posal of the church extension board;
the publication board would receive
100000; denominational schools,
100000, and 100000 would be avail
able for the Young Friends movement.
Would Reduce Boards
Under the reorganization plan,
| which is to be considered, the number
of Meeting boards would be reduced
from thirteen to seven. In merging
the boards it is proposed to group
them about as follows:
Group A-Board of Foreign Mis-
sions and Friends Women's Foreign
Missionary Union.
Group B-This would constitute
] home mission and church extension
| board. combining the Eyangelistic and
Church Extension board, the Social
Service board. and the board on the
Welfare and Condition of the Negro.
Group C-This would be a Publica-
ton board, combining the present
| Publication board, Bible School board,
Board of Education and Board Of
| Young Peoples Activities.
Group D-Peace and Arbitration
Board.
Group E-Legislation and Prohi-
| ton Of the Liquor Traffic Board.
| Group F-Committee on Indian AZ
fairs.
Group G-Board of Trustees.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-16
FLYERS To
DROP BOMBS

Hundreds Of red, white and blue
bombs viii be dropped on Richmond
Saturday when an air raid is made
over the city to stimulate interest In
the second Liberty bond sale.
The paper bombs will be dropped,
and the explosion of every citizens
money for a Liberty bond. should fol
low. Two Of the most daring aviators
from the Wilbur Wright field near
Dayton. O., win make the flight over
Richmond dropping the bombs. They
will also give short exhibition of fly
ing, and then continue on their way to
Fort BENJAMIN Harrison.
There win also be dropped one large
red bomb with long ribbon attached
containing special message to the
mayor. Any one finding the bomb is
requested to turn 1t over to a police
man or deliver it in person to Mayor
Robbins.
The exact time for the flight has
not yet been decided on by the author
tiles In the aviation camps. Similar
flights will BIS made throughout the
country.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-16
10000 MINERS
ARE ON STRIKE

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Oct. 16.-Be-
cause wage increases did not become
effective today 10000 coal miners in
central Illinois, did not appear for
work this morning, it was admitted
at the offices Of the Illinois Coal Oper-
ators association.
Mine officials said the expected the
strike to spread rapidly. According to
Peoria operators, general walkout
in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania and
West Virginia was probable. Demands
of ten cents a ton increase for digging
coal, IS a day for day work and Is per
cent advance for yardage and dead
work were to have been allowed by
operators 1t was stated, contingent
upon permission by the fuel admin
istration for an increase In coal prices
to absorb the wage increase.
Today was the beginning of the
second pay period for October and
miners insisted that the advance in
pay begin today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-16
CITY WILL BUY
LIBERTY BONDS

Twenty-Five thousand dollars worth
OF Liberty bonds will be purchased by
the city Of Richmond.
City councilmen, it is believed, will
vote favorably on the ordinance to be
presented at special session next
Monday night authorizing the appro-
priation of $25, 900 out of the city light
fund with which to purchase the
bonds.
The recommendation was made to
the council Monday night by the board
of public works and the ordinance
committee was instructed to draft an
ordinance appropriating the money.
Councilmen were unanimously in Ia
Yor OF purchasing the bonds.
The question OF investing $26, 900
in Liberty bonds was Grst suggested
to the board OF public works by
Charles Msrlatt, a member of the
board and a Civil war veteran.
There Is at present $4,000 in the
city light plant fund on deposit and
drawing three per cent interest. Lib
erty bonds will draw four per cent
interest, and councilmen generally
consider 1t the best kind of an invest
ment
Richmond Is the only city in Indi-
ana which has signified it's intention
Of investing money in the second
Issue OF Liberty bonds.