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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
HOUSE DELAYS VOTE
 ON INSURANCE BILL
Only One Amendment of Importance ., Was Adopted Yesterday.

Washington. Sept 11.-Final vote on, the soldiers and sailors insurance bill was delayed in the house again today by repeated unsuccessful at tempts of it's opponents to change the measure. When overwhelming sup port of the bill became apparent through ecisive defeat of amendments, administration leaders abandoned plans made yesterday to resort to a special rule to end debate. They pre- dicted its passage by tomorrow night without material change.
 Representative Parker of New Jer- sey made several futile efforts to linn it the power of officials designated to enforce the provisions of the bill and to transfer the authority to the pen sion bureau and the war and navy departments.
 The optional insurance sectdon was not reached.
 Only one amendment of importance was adopted. It was offered by Rep resentatfve Cannon and struck out a provision for additions of 1000 a year to the salaries of officials enforcing of the bill.
 Representative Hudd1eston of Ala bama. advocated the same pay and al- lowances for officers and enlisted men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
KERENSKY'S STATEMENT TO AMERICAN PEOPLE
Given to The Associated! Press for
 Transmission

Petrograd, Sept. 10 (Delayed) TIT answer 10 a request, Premier Kerensky
 has made the following statement to The Asst ciated Press for transmission to the American people:
 '1n view of the fact that the cabinet is sitting unInterruptedly discussing measures, the premature announce obliged to withhold a general state ment until later, when conditions and prospects may be clearer than mo- You may, however. announce the follow ing:
 "The situation with respect to the conflict between the prov. siona1 gov ernment and the revolting commander earlier contemplated and it is impos- sib1e to predict what developments may enst1e in the next few hours. But as regards the fundamental position there is no doubt.
 The fundamental position is that the Petrcgrad supreme government is absolutely unanin.ous in favor of all decisive measures which we have pre- pared and are preparing against the present attempt by a military rebel in alliance with the reactionary eIe- ments of the country to exploit the fatherland's internal troubles in order to effect a counter-revo]utfon, with the design of robbing the Russian peoples of their hard-won liberties.
 So much for the government. Re- garding the nation, declare that I of the population is behind the gov- ernment in its new fight for freedom, and, that being so, have no doubt whatever about the triumph of our cause. jn that triumph Fave abso- luto and unqualified faith ''
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
War Tax Bill Ready
 For Conferees
PROBABLY WILL BEGIN WORK
 TODAY
POINTS OF DIFFERENCE
Some Members of House Believe Sem ate Plan Gives Corporations an Op- portunity to Shift Their Burden to the People Who Supply Their Funds.

Washington, Sept 11.-Three out standing points of difference will exist between senate and house conferees on the war tax sbN1 when they begin are on the income. excess profits and second class mail matter sections.
 Democratic Leader Kitchin an- nounced tonight that he would ask unanimous consent tomorrow to send the bill to conference and none of the they would object. The senate already has named it's conferees.
 Confidence is universally expressed that an agreement soon will be reach ed on the measure. despite the wide differences on the three sections. changes made by the senate.
 House Opposed to Senate Plan.
 Some house members say the senate income tax sections provision for col lecting instead of taxation at the tunity to escape taxation and shift it to the people who supply their funds. They also oppose the senate plan for excess profits tax assessments and hope to convert the confertes to the house system, though there will be no difference of opinion as to the desira- bility of raising billion dollars from this source.
 A compromise on the second class mail rates is expected by the house leaders. The senate eliminated entire ly the house proposal to raise the rates enormously.
 Elimination of the proposed tariffs please house democrats. They may ask why the proposed tariff increases were stricken out. but they will not go much further with that subject.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
ARRESTED FOR VIOLATING
 HIS ALIEN PERMIT
Josef Rats, of Manchester Inn
 prisoned for Duration of War.

Hartford, Conn.,. Sept. 11-Special Agent Charles H. Lane of the depart ment of justice arrested Josef Rath of Manchester, Monday afternoon, for violation of his German alien permit. Rath is a bookkeeper for Cheney Brothers in the Velvet mill and his permit allowed him to go to and from his work. but it is alleged he had been coming to Hartford and going to other places. He is 33 years' old and has been in this country about four years. He was held overnight at the. police station and was brought to the mar shaPs office in the federal building this morning, where Superintendent Richard J. Mommers of Cheney Broth CTS had an interview with him and with United States District Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy, with a view to later asking for a parole for Rath and securing him a bondsman.
 Rath was lodged in the Hartford jail where he will be confined untn the termination of the war with Ger many, unless par91ed by the authori- ties at Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12

The Russian troops on the Riga front apparently are still impeding the Ger mans in their attempts at further ad- vances Into Russia. and iii the south, along the Buko'vina frontier, as in lower, Rumania, where they are oper- atlrg in conjunction with the Ru- manians, they have taken the offensive and won victories over the Teutonic allies.
 Around Verdun the fighting between tho French and the Germans has died down to intermittent artillery duels, the Germans having ceased their vio- lent counter-attacks to regain lost positions. In Champagne there has been resumption of somewhat violent operations in which General Petain's forces have won successes.
 From the Belgian coast well down into Flanders the artillery duels con- tlnue oe a most violent nature, but with Field Marshal Haig's guns ap- parently doing the major portion of the work. Aside from the usual trench
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12

The internal situation in Russia still remains grave and chaotic and just how 1t will be solved it is inn possible to forecast. Apparently, how ever, the chasm of discord has so widened that either M. Kerensky, head of the provisional government, or General Korniloff the deposed com 1nander-in-chief of the army, who Is opposing Kerensky and who demands almost dictatorial powers, will be en- gulfed.
 At present neither side to the con- troversy seems willing to make con- sessions Kerensky, at the head Of the government in Petrograd. Is bending all his energy toward the suppression of the turmoil created by korn1loff and his followers, while korn1loh Is reported to b approaching Petrograd with troops in order to lay siege to the capital. To prevent such action, Ker- ensky's adherents are tearing up the railroad lines and otherwise are pre- pairing to resist
 While advices received in London is faithful to the Kerensky regime, other Russian army advfces say that Commander Denikine of tEe south western army sent word to the pre- rnfer that he would give his support to Kornlloff. Official reports, however, are to the effect that Denikine and several ether generals have been ar rested -
 Korniloff has declared that his re- volt against Kerensky is animated by the highest patriotism and a desire to gave Russia from a government domi- mated by the German general staff.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
DAMAGE TO CROPS
 IN STATE BY FROST
Loss to the Tobacco Crop is Estimated
 at $2Oo,ooo

 New Haven. Conn. Sept. 11.-One of the earliest killing frosts hit the state Monday night, doing large damage to tobacco, corn, grapes and smaller gar den crops. While the cold spell Was more intense in the northern part of the state, it extended to the shores Of Long Island Sound. It is estimated that the loss to the tobacco crop, d. ready hard hit by hail damage, will be as high as $200,o00.
 In the region around Danbury crops suffered very severely, tobacco and corn being especially hard hit
 At ,Winsted the temperature dropped to 2S and corn and beans suffered much. In the vicinity of Canaan all crops were affected and the same con dition prevailed well down the Hou- satonic valley.
 At Hartford a record of 36 wns reached and at Suff1eld 22, and at Tariffville and East Windsor the rneT-- cury stood at 26. At Plainheld great damage to beans and grapes was re- ported and at many of these places Ice was formed in shallow pools and water pails.
 In Middletown the Russell Public Library was forced to close during the day because of the cold, the city's supply of coal not yet being available. In the city hall and office buildings oil stoves were utilized to maintain a working temperature.
 It Is expected that tonight sti1l more damage will result to unprotected crops.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
ESPIONAGE CHARGE AGAINST
 TAGEBLATT STAFF
Four Members Are Now Under Arrest
 at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Sept. Flour mem bers of the staff of the Philadelphia Tageblatt whose offices were raided yesterday by government agents are now under arrest. and the remaining two for whom variants have been is- sued will appear in time for hearing on Thursday. All are charged with violating the' espionage act through the publication of articles alleged to be inimical to the interests of the United States.
 Louis Werner. editor in chief, and Waldimar Alfredo. an editorial writ CT, surrendered to the federal author ities today and were held in $1O,00O bail each. Peter Schaetfer, president of the company which published the Tageblatt,- and Paul Vogel, treasurer, the other two men wanted, are in Gin cinnatt and their counsel promised they would be here Thursday. The men arrested yesterday are Dr. Mar tin Darkow, managing editor, and Herman Lemke, business manager.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
WHY EMBARGO WAS
 PLACED ON EXPORT OF GOLD
German Agents Were Trying to Get
 Possession of It.

Washington, Sept. 11-Reported &C., tivitieS of German agents here and in neutral countries to obtain possession of American gold, 1t was learned to- retept proclamation placing gold on the list of commodities requiring ex- port licenses.
 One report reaching officials here is around Great Britain were instructed to remove gold from steamers trans porting the precious metal from the United States to neutral European countries, torpedo the vessels and bring the gold to their bases. How far this alleged programme has been carried out. if at all, is now known.
 A plan for obtaining a part of tho huge store of gold which has ac- cumu1ated here since the war began, favor by German agents, is the ex- portation of gold to neutrals, osten- sibly to settle commercial transactions, but in reality to establish credit to German firms operating in neutral countries.
 Officials have been unable to verify the accuracy of numerous reports of this nature, but the activity in gold exportations to neutrals for some months past aroused the concern of treasury officials prior to the presi- dents proclamation. There is little doubt in official circles that Germany has been fully advised, in many in stances, of the exportation of gold through spies working in this coun- try. It is believed that on some oc- casions the Berlin foreign office has been advised of the sailings and desti- nations of vessels carrying gold to and from the United States and was thus placed in possession of exact in formation as to when and where these vessels could be met most advantage ously by submarines.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
0oMPERs WILL BE
 IN BRIDGEPORT TODAY
President of Federation Will Address
 'the Machinists.

Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor will De in this city tomorrow or Thursday and will address a mass meeting of machin- ists, it was announced today by Bus mess Agent Samuel Lavit of the local machin1sts' union.
 There has been no change reported in the strike situation at the Lake Torpedo Boat company. although Mir Lavit says he is hopeful the company will accept g. proposal in which it Is said the government offers to make up the difference between the amount paid by the Lake company and the demands of the men.
 Thirty-seven of the smaller shop machinists met last night and endorsed the campaign for a minimum wage. There will be a mass meeting tonight of the men employed in the larger shops of the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
CALLS FOR
 VICTORY IN REPLY TO WILSON
Says That by Remaining United Ger
 mans Can Shorten the Warr.

Amsterdam, Sept. 1.-The Wurttem- berg Chambers of Commerce having recorded their rejection of President Wilson's presumptuous attempt to in terfere with Germank's domestic af- fairs, Field Marshal von Hindenburg, according to the German newspaper, replies:
 "As an answer to the presumptuous words of President Wilson, the Ger man nation has placed itself unitedly and firmly behind its emperor and his words, and has rejected all foreign interference in German affairs. We must now remain united, steel hard and determined to achieve victory. There by we shall shorten the war. Let this be the feeling of every German"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12

rafding operations, however. the in fantry is still keeping to the trenches German aviators continue their she'll Ing of allied hospitals behind the lines. Monday night they carried out their latest raid in the reglon of Dun Kirk, where bombs which feil on a hos- pital wounded five women
 The Swedish foreign office announces that it will not recall the Swedish minister to Argentina because of his connection with the use of the legation by the German charge d'affaires for the forwarding of messages to Ger many. The foreign office asserts that the Swedish minister did not know the contents Of the despatches.
 Germa ny's reply to Pope Benedict's 8 peace proposal has not yet been made public, although work on it is in progress. Unoffic'al advices say Elm peror William has returned from the eastern battle front to confer with the imperial chancellor and the for eign minister concerning the contents of the document.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
SUGAR INDUSTRY TO BE UNDER FEDERAL CONTROL
To Prevent Speculative Prices and
 Assure Equitable Distribution.

Washington, Sept. 1.-The entire American sugar industry will be placed under government control Octo- Der l. the food administration an nounced tonight, by the Institution of a licensing system to include manufac- ture, refining and imports. The step was decided on with the approval of President Wilson, to prevent .specula- tive prices and to assure equitable dis tribution.
 "The critical situation in the sugar markets. anticipated during the fall months, makes prompt action neces- sary," said the announcement. Gen eral licensing of the industry will serve as a step towards the regulation of prices by the prevention of specu- lation and the securing of proper dis tribution. The sugar problem being one of distribution as well as supply, the solution is to be brought about by voluntary agreements with the trades the essential principles of which al- ready have been settled"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
WASHINGTON'S VIEW OF
 CONDITIONS IN RUSSIA
Much Depends on the Speed With
 Which the Situation Develops.

Washington, Sept. II. - Whether Russia faces anarchy and a reign of terror as the fruit of General kornt- 1off's revolt against Premier kerep- sky's provisional government. depends largely, in the opinion of officials and diplomats here, on the speed with which the situation develops
 If the deposed conmander-fn-ch chtef, now reported marching on Petrograd with troops personally loyal to him. makes a spectacular show of strength within the next few days, it is be- ueved strcng political influences, now secretly wavering in allegiance to the government, may swing over. give him a preponderance of authority and pave the way for a powerful dictatorship.
 If Premier Kerensky. on the other hand, is able to hold fast to the sup port of enough of the various political groups on whose attitude the allegiance of the army largely depends. he may crush the revolt quickly, adopt some cated by the Korni1off element. and weld the democratic forces into stronger instrument to fight Germany.
 kerensI<y or korniIoff.
 The complete ascendancy of either Kerensky or Kornilof would satisfy most persons here most interested in Russia's well-being. It is the middle make Russians kill Russians. which they fear and which, judging by to- days unofficial despatches, seems en- tire1y possible. Civil war then might lead to. either separate peace with Germany, or restoration of the monar- chy with its inevitable train of evil consequences.
 Out of the haze of the Russian sit uation as reported unofhcia1ly today, officials developed the impression that the provisional government probably could count on the support of the navy, a largo part of the army. par ticularly in the interior, railway em-' ployes and industrial workers. Korn- iloh probably expects the backing of a strong element of military leaders, luna members. the intellectual classes, the CossacIs and other considerable professional fighting elements of the army In addition 1t is probable he would be openly supported by the interests and the social democrat political group, as soon as he shows strength.
 Premier Kerensky's sources of strength, however, include the usual of government authority to make arrests and deal oIrt immediate punishment to vio1ators of its orders, end the extensive system of govern nent representatives among the troops at the front.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
INCREASE IN FREIGHT RATES
 HAS BEEN SUSPENDED
On Livestock and Fresh and Dressed
 Meats.

Washington, Sept. 11.-Proposed general increases in freight rates on livestock and fresh and dressed meats on virtually all lines east of the Mis- sfssippi. which were to have become effective September IS, were suspend ed today by the Interstate Commerce Commission until January 13 next
 The proposed rates covered virtual ly all territory east of the Mississip- pi and northe of the Ohio river. They were the outgrowth of the Is per cent. rate case in which the railroads sought to obtain, a nat increase of IS per cent. on virtually all products handled.
 Failing to receive 15 DOT cent. in crease, the roads filed now tariffs proposing increases in the rates of livestock and meats.
 The amount of the increases is not stated in the commissions order but is understood to have been substantial on a, number of the chief lines.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
AUTO RAN INTO
 A TELEGRAPH POLE.
Miss Florence Simon of panbury Se- vereIy Hurt.

Danbury, Conn, Sept. 11.-Miss Florence Simon, 20 years old, the daughter of Q hat manufacturer here, was very severely hurt tonight when an automobile in which sine was rid- ing witt. others ran into a telegraph pole at Branchville, 10 miles south of here. Jeremiah Lombard.. driver of the automobile, steered into the pole in trying to avoid g. collision with another car. Miss Simon was taken t othe Danbury hospital. where it is said she has a chance to live if she has not sustained fracture of the skull, winch is feared. All the others in the car escaped injury
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
OVATION FOR PRESIDENT
 AND MRS. WILSON
On Thei' Way Through the Cape Cod
 Canal.

Sandwich, Mass, Sept. 11-Presi- dent and Mrs. Wilson, who are crufs- ing on the presidential yacht May flower, received an ovation on their way through the Cape Cod canal to- day. Word of their presence spread quickly as soon as the yacht entered the canal, and at Bournedale and Sagamore school children stood on the banks waving flags and singing, while crowds lined the waterway, cheering. he president waved his greetings and appeared to enjoy the trip keenly. At a reception committee sent a basket of flowers on board the May flower for Mrs. Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
sUFFRAGIsTs CARRIED
 ONLY TWO CITIES IN MAINE
Unofficial Vote, With 90 Small Towns
 Missing, 36, ,387 to 19,272.

Portland, Maine, Sept 11-Suffrag- ists carried only two of the cities, Rock1and and Auburn, and only one county, Knox. in the special election on the constitutional amendment for woman suffrage yesterday Tonight the unofficial vote against the s-nend- ment, with ninety small towns missing, was 36, ,3S7 to 1922.
 The proposed amendment to enpow- CT tho governor and the council to re- move. sheriffs who fail to enforce the laws sand to appoint. their successors apparently was carried, 303 of the 522 cities and towns showing 23,773 in fla vor and 21,221 against.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
FREED IN LONDON'S FIRST
 UNWRITTEN LAW CASE
Lieut.. Douglas Malcolm Is Found Not
 Guilty of Murder by a Jury.

London, Sept. 11.-Lieutenant Doug las Malcolm who was being tried for the murder of Anton. Baumberg, a pseudo count, was today found not guilty hy jury at the Old Bailey Po- lice court. The case was the first to be tried here in which the "unwritten law" was the sole defence.
 A coroner's jury had returned a verdict of "justifiiable homicide" aft CT hearing Lieutenant Malcolm's plea that he had killed Baumber.- fin de- fence of his wife's honor" The case was one of the most sensational seos in London in many years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
SWEDISH MINISTER TO
 REMAIN IN ARGENTINA
Held Not Shameless For Messages
 Sent to Berlin.

Stockholm. Sept. 11-Baron Lowen, the Swedish minister to Argentina, will not be recalled, according to a statement made to the prets tonight by Admiral Liniman. minister of for eign affairs.
 The foreign minister told the news papermen that Baron Lowen was not sages which passed through the Swed- ish legation. sent by the German charge to the Berlin foreign office as he had acted in good faith and did not know the contents of the des- patches, he would not be recalled
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
MEASURES DESIGNED
 TO CUT FOOD PRICES
Discussed by Representatives of Retail
 Grocery Trade.

Washington, Sept. 11.-Measures de- signed to cut retail food prices were discussed with the food administration today by representatives of all branches of the retail grocery trade
 A committee was named to work out plans by which distributing houses may render more efficient service to the public. A licensing system for all grocery stores doing a business of more than $100,O00 annually was sug- gested by representatives of the trade It is likely. it is said. that this pro- posaI will be adopted by the food ad- rninistration.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
M'ADoo BEFORE SENATE
 FINANCE COMMITTEE,
Explained Necessities for the $ff ,OOo,.
 oo00 900 War Credit.

Washington, Sept. 11-For three hours today Secretary McAdoo ex- pla;ned to the serate finance commit tee tho necessities for. the eleven bil- lion dollar war credit bill passed last week by the house. He did not con- clude and tomorrow will complete his statement, previously given to the house ways and means committee. The senate committee hopes to com pfete the bill tomorrow and report it Thursday to the senate, where 1t will be given the right>of way over all other 1egislatfon
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-12
MILITARY PROSPECTS
 OF RUSSIAN REVOLT
General KorniIoff Had Been Preparing
 for Coup.
Petrograd, Sept. 10.

PetrOgrad, Sept. 10.-
 Regarding the military prospects of the revolt, it was stated today that weeks ago General Kornfloff began under various pretexts to take tactical administrative measures in order to concentrate troops for action against Petrograd- Declaring that he desired to prevent military congestion, he withdrew from the capital and it's en- virons troops devoted to the provis- ional government, it is said. but at the same time sent to Petrograd various units, particularly cavalry, which he considered certain to support himself.
 Government Forces Superior.
 General Korn1on,. however, had not