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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
GENERAL QUICKENING OF
 SHIPBUILDING OPERATIONS
May Result From Conference Held at
 Washington Yesterday.

Washington. Oct. 31. A general quickening of shipbuilding operations on the Atlantic coast was promised to- day at a conference or builders and labor leaders with officials of gov ernment departments. The meeting was called by Chairman Hurley of the shipping board, to work out means of co-ordinating the efforts of all having to do with the shipbuilding pro- gramme. .-
 The difficulty of obtaining sufficient labor is the chief obstacle in the way of speeding tonnage production. Through draft exemption for shipyard workers the shipping board hopes to overcome this difficulty in large meas ure. At the same time iS will give consideration to other plans for in duclng trained workers in other lines to enter the employment of ship yards.
 Builders at the conference agreed with government officials that meas ures should Se taken to prevent yards from hiring each others workers and a general standardized wage system was proposed as a means of accom- plishing this, Shipping boe1 officials have suggested that legislation may be asked to prevent the practice.
 A general readjustment of contracts for shipping communicated on the ways by the government, it was said by the shipping board. Some build CTS, it is claimed, are losing money on contracts communicated as mate rial costs and workers wages have risen sharply since the vessels were taken over. The shipping board, it was declared, will be that every yard is given a reasonable profit.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
MUCK WILL CONDUCT NO MORE CONCERTS IN PROVIDENCE
Leader Of Boston Symphony Orchestra
 Refused to Play the Star SpangIed
 Banner.

Providence, R. l., Oct 31.-Resolu- tions condemning the. Boston Symph- ony orchestra and Dr. Karl Muck, conducted, flor his deliberately insult ing attitude" in failing to play 'The Star Spangled Banner" at a concert here last night after being requested to do so by a number of women, were adopted today by the Rhode Island Council of Defence. The police com mission was requested by the council to refuse further permission for con- certs here during the war when cong ducted by Dr. Muck"
 Members of the commission declined to say what action would be taken. It was stated, however, that Thomas Howick, agent of the Department of Justice would make a detailed report to Washington, with the recommend ation that the orchestra be not permit ted to play in other cities unless the national anthem is included in it's programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
NEW ORLEANS SUGAR
 EXCHANGE .SUSPENDS
Pending Receipt of Price Instructions
 From Washington.

New Orleans, Oct s1.-Operations were suspended. on the local sugar ex- change today pending receipt of furth- CT instructions from Washington rela- tive to selling prices for Louisiana plantation sugars. Te1egrams receiv- ed at the sugar exchange and by John M. Parker, Louisiana fooN administra- tor, from George M. Rolph, in charge of the sugar division of the food ad- ministration at Washington said that complaints had been received in Wash ington of sales of direst consumption sugar at New Orleans at such prices as to make the cost after adding the freight to New York and other eastern points more than 9.35, less two per cent, for cash.
 Louisiana. planters" the telegram said, must not sell over S35, less two, in any territory where the s.35 basis is maintained, otherwise they will force arbitrary action by the government"
 President Henry N. Pharr of the American Cane Growers association then issued a call for meeting to- morrow of all members of the organi- zation to discuss the telegram and the methods of filling recent contracts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
DIPLOMATIC INCIDENT OF
 SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
How Great Britains Blocked European
 Naval Demonstration.

New York, Oct 31-A diplomatic incident at the time of the Spa1Esh- Amtican war involving threat to use the British fleet against any naval power seeking to hamper the war op- erations of the United States was re- vealed by Sir George Houston Reid, former prime minister of Australia, in an address he7s today at luncheon given in his honor by the Merchants association. a project of sending a naval demon stration from Europe during your last war" sir George said. a Lord Sails bury was approachedi got this from pQvate, indisputable authority-and he said T will have none of it. He was asked, Suppose Europe sends one. What about it? He replied: T will tell you what about it: if you begin that sort of game, you will find the British fleet facing you.'"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01

Cambon, general secretary of the French ministry of foreign affairs, in a statement has expressed the convic- ton that the Italians will be able to stem the tide of the invasion with the aid of French and British troops sent to reinforce them. The American government is to waive all exports re- strictions in favor of Italy, permitting that country to take whatever mate rials she requires, regardless of pros pective shortages here. A large amount of shipping also is to be giv- en Italy to work in conjunction with her own merchant marine in taking supplies overseas.
 The new Italian premier in a mes- sage to General Cadorna has asSur- red the commander-in-chief that all classes of the populace of Italy are with him in his hour of trial and will stand by him and the army until vic- tory rests with them. A similar message was sent to the British premier.
 On the battle fronts no big oper- ations have taken place. The Ger mans Wednesday made no attempt to sitions captured the previous day in the region of Passcherdaele. Along the Chemin des Danes and in the Yer dun sector intensive bombardments continue.
 Still another mutiny among the Ger mans is reported. This time it was among the troops in Belgium, who are declared to have refused to go to the front and even to have fired on their officers, several of whom were wound ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
ECONOMIC RIGHTS
 OF SMALL NATIONS
Subject of Resolutions Adopted at ses Congress in New York.

New York, Oct. 31. Resolutions were adopted at the closing session to- night of the congress of the League of Small and Subject Nationalities emphasizing "the vital importance of restorink the national, political and economic rights" of these nationali- ties, and making the future violation of their rights impossible. =
 The resolutions also declared against giving any one nation an advantage in concession of privilege; urge repre- sentation of the small nationalities at the peace conference and favored the establishment of an international tri- buual.
 Officers were reelected as follows:
 Dr. Frederic c. Howe, president; Dr. Samuel T. Dutton, treasurer, and Ma rion A. Smith, corresponding secre- tary.
 At the afternoon session Joel E. Werda, editor of the Persian Courier, and of the New Assyria, declared that 25 years hence President Wilson, be- cause of his attitude toward small na- tions, would be regarded as "the sa- vfor of the world'' This reference to the president was received in silence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
Views of Count
 Won Hert|ing
EXPRESSED PREVIOUS TO HIS SEE
 LECTION AS CHANCELLOR
TO BAVARIAN DEPUTIES
In Belgium He Would Proceed With
 Lorraine Not to be Thought of.

Munich. Bavaria, Oct. 10.-(MaiD- The views of Count Won Hertling, the Bavar1an premier, regarding some of Germany's peace aims were outlined by the premier in a speech delivered recently before the main committee of the Bavarian chamber of deputies. Re- garding .Bavaria's separate reply to Pope Benedict's peace note, he denied 1t meant BaNlria was pursuing an in- dependent policy, declaring that the contrary was the case, the separate reply being sent to indicate Bavaria,s full support of the policy of the Ger man empire.
 Moderation in Belgium.
 Tn Belgium we purpose to proceed with moderation and in full considera- ton of the wishes of the Belgian peo- ple.'' said Count Won Hertling in dis cussing peace conditions. The sur- render Of Alsace-torraine," he con- tinued, is under no circumstances to the population of the two provinces would not welcome such action. A decision in the matter of the form of government to be given Alsace-Lor- raine cannot be arrived at in hurry. An autonomous federated state can not be created in a moment, like a shot fired from a gum
 In the Bavarian reply to the pope, whict has been referred to in the Ger man newspapers as having caused some uneasiness. the assertion was made that:
 Says Germany is Peaceful Nation.
 Nothing could lie further from the peace-loving German nation and its government than the thought of an at tack on other nations and the effort to extend it's territory by violence. For no victory and no gain of territory could in it's eyes, even in the most dis tant degree, counter balance the fear ful horrors of a war and the annihila- tion of ethical and economical values necessarily connected with it. The policy of the German emperor and of the imperial government, which all ways had in view the preservation and assurance of peace often to the very limit of what was compatible with German interests. therefore met all ways with the fullest approval of the German nation and it's rhosen repre- SentatiVeS.'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
SELECTION OF HERTLING -.--. IS NO INNOVATION Late Chancellor Won HohenIohe Was
 Bavarian.

Copenhagen, Oct 31.-Emperor Will jam for the second time has gone out side the ranks of Prussian statesmen to select a candidate for imperial chancellor. The late Prince Won Hohenlohe also was a Bavarian and the princes appointment to an of flee which customarily .is complex with the functions of imperial chan cellor and those of head of the Prus- sian government, presented the same difficulties as now exists in the case of Count Won Hertling.
 The problem then was solved by the appointment of Prince Won Hohenlohe to both posts, but the Vossische Zei- tung of yesterday evening reported that there was possibility that the offices might be separated and the Prussian premiership entrusted to a Prussian official. In case Count Won Hertling is invested with both func- tions, a Prussian minister acting as vice president of the ministry. would be granted special extensive authorf- ty over Prussian affairs.
 4 settlement of the problem is of particular importance at present, as it will fall to the lot of the Prussian minister president to carry through the emperor's promise of reform in the PrusSian franchise.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
WAR MEDAL CONFERRED ON LIEUT.. LUFBERY
By Foreign Service Committee of Aero
 Club of America.

Paris, Oct. 31.-The foreign service committee of the Aero Club of Amer ica visited the Lafayette squadriila and conferred the war medal of the club on Lieutenant Raoul Lufbery, with the following resolution:
 'The Aero Club of America, recog- nizing the splendid service which you have rendered to our country in the battles in the air. and wishing to have you know that all aviation of America as represented by the Aero Club, unit ed to encourage you to further efforts, as well as all those interested in hav- ing the deeds of their heroic aviators appreciated, has awarded you the highest honor which is theirs to be- stow-the special war medal of the club, which will be transmitted to you byN the foreign service committee which represents the club in France, with the highest congratulations and the warmest praise"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
O'EEARY WITNESS IN
 TRIAL OF KARL EDWARDS
Charged With Stealing Jewelry From
 Mrs. Minnie X. Strangman-

New York, Oct. 31.-Jeremiah A. O. Leary, president of the American Truth Society, was a witness for the state here today in the trial of Karl Won Edwards, charged with stealing $41. .000 worth of jewelry and money from Mrs. Minnie K. Strangman, to rebut the defendants testimony yes terday that he met O'Leary at a par ty with Mrs. Strangman ana others. Won Edwards also testified yesterday that at one time he had been offered by a representative of Former Am bassador Won Bernstorff $1,000 a week to organize strikes in this country.
 OLeary denied today that he had ever met either Mrs. tSrangman oE Won Edwards. May Ward, an actress, whom Edwards testified was another member of the party. also denied that she was present.
 Won Edwards, who is said to be an Austrian physician, said yesterday that Mrs. StrangTnan introduced him to the supposed representative of Won Bernstorff.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
BRITAIN SAFEGUARDING
 BESTOWAL OF HONORs
House of Lords Adopts Resolution to
 Prevent Purchasing of Titles.

London, Oct. 31.-The house of lcrds adopted this evening without di- vision a resolution by Earl Lorcbun that when honors are conferred on others than members of the royal family, the army, navy and permanent officials, a statement of the reasons for which such persons are recom- mended should sbe made and that the prime minister should make the decIa- ration that no payment to any party fund was associated with the honor
 There was some debate on the res- olution, in which Earl Curzon of Ked1eston, Marquis of -Lansdowne, Viscount Bryce and the Marqs1is of Salisbury participated. Most of the speakers contended that the British public lives cleaner than that of most nations. Earl Loreburn said he re- gently had heard of many instances of the proposed bestowal of titles in consideration of payments to party funds. One gentleman. he said, had been approached with an offer of a baronetcv for E25,000 or knighthood for G 5000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
ENEMY AIRPLANEs
 AGAIN VISITS LONDON
There Was Heavy Firing Against the
 Aircraft.

London. Nov. 1, 12.SO a. m.-"Air- craft crossed the southeast coast in relays between 10.45 and 11.3O o'clock last night and proceeded toward Lon don," says an official communica- tion just received.
 "The raid is progressing" the state ment adds. There was heavy firing in the Lon don area against the aircraft.
 The weather tonight was such that Londone'N expected a visit frSn Ger man aircraft. There was no wind and the moon was full with slight clouds which obscured il at times. The theatres had emptied and a majority of the night pleasure seekers were on their way home or at home when the warning was given. It was notice able that fewer people took shelter in the tubes and other public places than on previous occasions, perhaps be- cause of the lateness of the hour that the raid started.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
BITTER WORDS FROM
 FINNISH PRESS AND PEOPLE
Because American Government Will
 Not Permit Export of Four.

Stockholm. Oct. 31.-The report that the American government will not per- init exports of four to Finland evokes bitter words from the Finnish press and people. The newspaper Hufvur- stadsbladet, of He1singfors, speaks sarcastically of what it calls President Wilson's 'unscrupu1ous policy, in the face of his declarations about protect ing small nations and interests"
 This paper calls attention to the fact that flour was regularly contracted for and that sum was paid in advance to bind the bargain and continues:
 '"The Americn decision is a hard blow foS us and will in nowise in- crease our sympathies for the en- tente. Furthermore, so far as the danger of German occupation is con- cerned, Americas attitude will cause Ffn1anders rather to long for than fear occupation, since we know that Ger many has always exerted herself to see that territory occupied by her shall not suffer from lack of the neces- saries of life"
 The paper demands energetic pres sure on Russia to compel intervention with America.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
COUNT JAMES MINOTTO
 WAS IN BERNSToRFF CLIQUE
Is Made Defendant to Deportation
 Proceedings in Chicago.

New Yo--S N~- S1-Federal investi- gators have -ablished that Count James Mino- .o, defendant in deporta- fion proceedings in Chicago, was a friend of George Won Seebeck and Fritz Kuhn, both of whom are now irterned on Ellis Island, and that the three visited Count Bernstorff at Ce- darhurst, Long Island, nrior to the en- try of the United States into the war, st was announced here tonight.
 Kuhn and Won Seebeck, federal agents learned tonight, occupied a Fifth Avenue studio apartment in this city from September 29, 1916, to May 31. 1917, when they went to Port chester. N '. Two days after their return from Portchester they were ar rested in an apartment they had rent ed in West e6th street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
DAIRYMEN DEFER RAISING
 THE PRICE OF MILK
Conference of Producers and Food
 Administrators Held in New York.

New York, Oct. 31.-After a confer ence late today between federal, state and city food administrators and rep resentatives of the Dairymen's League and Milk Dealers, it was announced that the price of milk to the consum- CT will not be raised until next Sun day at the earliest The proposed in crease was to have become effective tomorrow.
 Arthur Williams federal food admin istrator Of New York city, said that further conferences would be held As all the parties concerned were anxious to do everything practicable to con- serve the interests of the public, he said, he hoped an agreement favor ing the consumers would be reached by Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
ALL EXPORT RESTRICTIONS -,S4.--S---- oN-4FAEN ENhREMovED Italian Government to be Permitted
 to Take Materials it Needs.

r Washington, Oct 31-All export re- strictions will be waived by the Amer ican government in forwarding sup plies to Italy to aid in meeting the Austro-German invasion. The Italian government, it was made known to- day, will be permitted to take the kind of materials it needs most to, the limit of it's tonnage capacity regardless of prospective shortages here.
 The military and political situations in Italy and the aid America will rem der were gone over at conference today betweeen Secretary Lansing and dor, Italy's crying need for ships was given especial consideration.
 100000 Tons. of Shipping for Italy
 Approximately 100. 900 tons of ship ping has been promised Italy by the shipping board. Four vessels already have been turned over and the others will be delivered as fast as they are so serious, however, that the shipping board has to pick them up as it can find them and the whole amount of tonnage promised may not be avail able under thirty days.
 Greatest Need Is Coal.
 Italy's greatest need is coal, and, next steel for her munitions factories. She has been drawing on this country for about 100000 tons of coal month
 
 to obtain, her requirements from the United States will approach 900 tons monthly. The country starts the winter, according to Italian officials, fully two million tons of coal short.
 May Make a Trade With Spain.
 The shipping the United States is able to release is totally inadequate to meet the demand for coal and to carry food and munitions. It is like fly, it was. said today. however. that the Italians will make a trade with Spain for a large amount of Spanish tonnage to supplement the American ships. At the same time the Italians will put into trans-Atlantic service as many of their own ships as possible.
 Italy's food situation, 1t was said today, is not so bad as it has been pictured. The bread ration is larger now than in either France or England.
 If, however, the Italians wish to transport food in preference to coal and munitions, they will be given ex- port licenses to ship as much as they wish.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
BOSTON GIRL BooTBLAcKs
 APPEARED BEF0E COUNCI
In Opposition to Mayor CurIey's Effort
 to Prohibit Their Employment.


 Boston, Oct. 31.-Girl bootblaclzs ap- peared before the city council to op- pose Mayor Curley's proposed ordin- ance to prohibit the employment of girls in shoe shining shops. Miss Harriet A. Duffy, manager of one es- tablishment, said she received a sal ary of $15 a week and with tips her earnings, on which she supports her mother and sisters, average between $25 and $30 a week. The girls under her, she said, were paid SIP a week; plus tips. TheTG girls afterwards told the CAuncil that they earned nearly $3O a week, including both tips and salary.
 The work is pleasant" Miss Duffy said. 'There are plenty of rests and half of the customers are women who tip as freely as the men. was sent for to work in the factory which threw me out of 3. job when 1t closed down. But I earn more money in the bootblack shop and the work isn't half so hard"
 The council took the matter under advisement.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
ARMY IS MoBILIzINe
 tN SOUTHERN BRAZIL
-To Prevent Uprising in Large German
 Colonies There.

Buerlos Aires, Oct. S1.-Reports re- ceived here from Rio Janeiro say that the army is mobiHzing in southern Brazil to prevent, if possible, tho up- rising in the large German colonies there.
 Highly censored despatches indi- cate that there is serious trouble with the Germans in these localities. They are believed to be rising against the government in the guise of strikes, as was done several months Sgo.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
ELEcTRocurED WHILE
 TESTING X-RAY COIL pr. Arthur M. CIapp of SprinafieId Found Dead on Office Floor.

Springfield. Mass, Oct. 31.-Dr. Ar thur M Clapp, a specialist on elec- trica1 therapeutics in this city, was electrocuted by4 a high powered elec- trica1 coil used for x1ray and elec- trical surgery, while testing it in his office early tonight. More than 5O,- 900 volts, the full load of one of the His dead body was found on the of- flee floor, both hands holding the charged vibrators. Dr.. C1app was a native of Northampton. He was a graduate of Amherst college and
 Harvard Medical school. s1
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
1000 SQUARE MILES
 OF ITALY INVADED
Teutons Report Capture of More Than 120,0O0
 Italians and Over 1000 Guns
ITALIAN ARMY IS CONTINUING ITS RETREAT

Reports From Berlin and Rome Differ Where the Field Fighting is Aid the Italians Are Being Rushed by the Allies-The American Govern nnent Has Waived All Export Restrictions in Favor of ItaIy-On the Other Battle Fronts No Big Operations Have Taken Place-A Mutiny is Reported Among Ger Troops in Belgium, Who Are Said to Have Refused to Go to the Front and to Have Fired and Wounded Several Officers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
4ooTH ANNIVERSARY OF ..
 THE REFORMATION
Dean Charles R. Brown Speaker al Exercises in Boston.

Boston, Oct 31.-Dean Charles R. Brown Of the School of Religion of Yale University praised the Germany Of Martin Luther and condemned the Germany of mad militant caste in a1 addreSs here tonight at exercises celebrating the four hundredth anni- rersary of the beginning of the Re- formation '-The spirit of autocracy which Luther fought is now in the saddle in Germany and is riding that lcountry to a terrible fan." said Dean fBr0Wu-
 The spreading light" pageant, fEza. n feature of the celebration.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
DENMARK NEARLY AS BAD L
 OFF AS GERMANY Necessities of Life Are Only to Be Had in Small Rations.

Copenhagen, Oct. 31.-Ritzau's News Agency says the situation now is near " as bad in Denmark as in Germany. Every important kind of necessity of life is only to be had in small rations. being controlled by the card system. Bread and sugar cards are being used. There is almost no stock of oil ir the country and soon butter cards will be used owing to the difficulty of obtain ing fats.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-01
STRIKE ON WORCESTER
 AND WARREN RAILWAY
Men Reject Offer of Increase of Two
 Cents an Hour.

BrookfeId, Mass, Oct. s1. = The striking car men on the Worcester and Warren Street Railway voted tonight to reject the company's offer of an in- crease in pay of two cents an hour. The men rsk for two and one-ha1f cents an hour. The union expressed a. willingness to have the state hoard of conciliation and arbitration pass up. on the merits of the case.