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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
SHIPS FOR ALLIES
SEIZED GERMAN CRAFT ARE
GIVEN TO FRANCE AND ITALY
BY THE UNITED STATES.
TONNAGE IS CHIEF PROBLEM
Lord Eustsee Percy Of British Foreign
Trade Department, Says " Prussian.
ism Is to Be Crushed, There Must Be
More Ships.

Washington. May 3.--Keeping up
with the submarine is the paramount
problem facing the war conference
now in progress here between Amcri-
can, French and British experts. II Is
considered even more important
than the food exigency, for without the
ships 10 transport to Europe. Ameri-
can food Will be OF little value.
Ii was announced that the Hamburg
american liners Psrtonla and Clara
Mennig AT New York had been turned
over by the American government for
use Of the entente allies. One ship
will go TO France and the other to
Italy.
Lord Eustace Percy Of the British
foreign trade department emphasized
this when he received Washington cor
respondents for this first interview.
He made no attempt to conceal the
fact that the tonnage situation Is a
very serious one. He reiterated
Lloyd Georges warning of several
weeks ago that IL the war is to be
won. If Prussianism is to be crushed,
there must he ships - "Ships! And
more ships!'
Lord Percy has been In constant
communication with the governments
shipping experts, notably the federal
shipping board, since his arrival here.
and he was warm In his praise Of the
ala and cooperation he has received.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
U. S. SHIP NEBRASKAN SUNK,
American Steamer Torpedoed by Ger
man Observation-Disclosures Of
Crew Lost.

London, May 3.-The American
steamer Rockingham has been sunk
by a German submarine. Thirteen
men are missink. Two boats contain
Ing 80 men were picked up, one by
patrol vessel. One boat containing Is
men was not, found.
1.-THE American steamship Rocking
ham, formerly the steamship Nebras-
ka, was of 4,4OS tons gross. 1t was
built at Camden, y. j., In 1927
New York. May 4.-When 1t went
under the name Nebraskan. the Rock
ingham was tOrpedoed Off the British
coast less than one month after the
Lusitania was sunk. The Nebraskan,
damaged, headed for Liverpool and,
conveyed by British ships, reached
port safely.
The Rockingham carried 40 men. in
Guiding many Americans. The crew
numbered sc and the naval contingent
consisted of lieutenant and II men.
The value of the ship and its gen.
eral cargo was s3,25O,OOO.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
DIVER PERIL SERIOUS
SECRETARY LANSING WARNS MAJ
TON OF DANoER-4oo,o00
TONS SUNK IN WEEK.
U. S. MUST BUILD SHIPS
Governors Ctnferring With Council Of
NATIONAL Defense Told by Lane That
the War May Last for Several
Years.

Washington, May AT the state.
department on Wednesday Secretary
Lansing in response to inquiries. said
1T may as well be recognized that
the submarine situation is serious"
Secretary Lane told the governors
comforting here with the council of ma
tional defense on the part state gov
ernments will take in the war that the
federal government had heard 4OO.OOO
tons OF shipping had been sunk in the
last week by German submarines.
The destruction, Secretary Lane
said, was not only threatening the eX-
istence of England and France, but
was alarming the United States. Study
of inventions to combat the submarines
menace is being diligently pursued In
the department Of the interior, he said.'
The United States must build ships
as rapidly as possible he said.
IF we don't fight the war on the
fight ii on this side Of the Atlantic
Secretary Lane declared he believed
the war would last several years, and
that every resource of the country
must be brought into play to bring
II TO a successful conclusion.
Germany has put up the greatest
fight of history, and she has the adj
vantage of now fighting defensive
warfare. Don't so back home and ia
spire your people with the thought
that immediate action can bring this
war TO an immediate end. Your people
must look to this years crop and next
years crop and the next after that.
I'VE can't afford TO fail sin this war
Every man in this country is involved
In this work, and every man in the
country Is a soldier. The French hope
10 break down the morale Of the Ger
man armies. Our concern is to see to
ii that our own morale rises"
d Besides Secretary Lane. the state
representatives heard Secretaries Bak-
er and Daniels, Adjutant General Nc
Cain and Judge Advocate General
Crowder of the army. Later they were
received by President Wilson.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
BILLS FOR FOOD CONTROL IN
Measures Introduced to Stop Hoard
ing and Bring Fair Distribution
Great Powers Given.

Washington, May 2.-Administra-
ton food bills were introduced on
Monday in congress-in the house by
Chairman Lever of the agriculture
committee and in the senate by Chair
man Gore Of the agriculture commit
tee. They do not cover price fixing
or control of the use of grains for dis
tilling liquors. These subjects will be
covered in bill to be introduced
later.
The bills are designed to stimulate
production. prevent boarding. make for
equitable distribution and suspend the
law prohibiting the mixing Of -four.
They contain provisions to prevent con-
fiict with the antitrust and interstate
commerce laws.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
FRENCH VISIT THE HOUSE
Rene Viviani and Marshal Joffre Wei.
coined by Lawmakers at WASH
inpton.

Washington, May 4.-The French
mission was received on the floor of
the house with roars Of cheers and
cries Of "vive la France" from the
floors and galleries.
Rene Viviani, head of the mission,
delivered a stirring speech In French,
and Marshal Joffre, In response to
great demonstration said. THANK
you," and then. waving his hand above
him, shouted, "vive la Ameriquel''
The Frenchmen shook hands with
the members, and as Representative
Jeanette Rankin passed down the line.
M. viviani. bending low. kissed her
hand. Many little girls, some of them
daughters of members, were kissed
upon the cheeks by Marshal Joffre.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
1T. r." APPEALS TO THE WEST
Colonel Tells Chicago Crowd to Put
stars and Stripes at the Front
in France.

Chicago, May mo message Theo-
dore Roosevelt ever brought to Chi
cago stirred more enthusiastic audi
ence than that which with wild yells
for TEDDY. Teddy, Teddy" choked the
stockyards pavilion and the streets for
blocks around. Put the flag on the
firing line" and repay the debt to
France" were the gist Of his patriotic
sermon, which stirred the souls of the
great concourse to a frenzy. Colonel
Roosevelt pleaded that he and his clos
est by blood be given the chance to be
sent under the flag to Europe. The
colonel appealed to the people of the
middle West to take the lead in max
ing the presidents war message good
by deeds. ut resist with u.s." he said,
ito make that message one Of the great
state documents of history"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
DOOMS SPECULATION IN FOOD
Trade Board Announces at Its First
Session Price Juggling Will Be
Ended.

! Washington, May State aid In
the federal trade commissions inves-
.tigation of high food prices was taken
w here on Monday at conference of
representatives of state food boards
with the commission. Governors of
states that have no boards also sent
delegates. The commission Is Just
starting an investigation directed by
President Wilson. The trade commits
sioners made 1t plain that the first
purpose of the investigation Is to rem
edy any unlawful or economic condi-
tons disclosed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
PLAN BIG TAX ON INCOMES
Congress Committee Discards Report
Of subbody, and Raises Rates on
All Making SAC, 900 or More.

Washington, May 3.-Decision to
levy new tax upon incomes so that
one-half of all incomes in excess Of
100000 a year will be taken by the
government for war purposes, was
reached by the ways and means COM
mittee on Tuesday.
The tax rate will be boosted ali
along the line from incomes of $4O'ooo
a year upward.
BY means of the income tax alone,
the committee estimates. revenue OF
more than $7O0OOO,OOO a year for the
nations war chest.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
CHICAGO OFFICIAL IS HIT
Charges Filed Against City Election
Commissioner Alleging Unpatriotie
Remarks About Joffre.

Chicago, May Charges were filed
with the department Of justice against
August Lueders, chairman of the city
election commission, because Of al
legged unpatriotic remarks made by
Lueders In connection with the pro-
posed visit to Chicago Of General
'Joffre and other members of the
French commission to Chicago.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
BERNsToRFF'S COUSIN HELD
cisco When He Tries to Enter
the United States.

San Francisco. May 3.-Baron Al
hard Won den Busscha Muench, de-
cIared by federal authorities to be n
German spy who has visited several
countries in carrying out the machi-
nations Of the kaiser, is In the govern
ment net here. lie is cousin of Count
Won Bernstorff. former ambassador to
the United States.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
RECRUITING RECORDS BROKEN
'68,524 Men Enlisted In the Army,
Navy and Marine Corps, Says
War Department.

Washington, May 3.-All recruiting
records of the United States army.
navy and marine corps were broken
during April when 6S.524 men enlisted,
the war and navy departments an
nounced on Tuesday. OF this total
4O,25S joined the army, 81, 659 the navy
and 1907 the marine corps.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12

Rome, May 4.-The special mission
to America will be composed of Prince
Udine, Senator Marconi, Marquis Bor-
sarelii, undersecretary for foreign az
fairs, and Deputies Ciufelli and Nitti,
both former ministers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
hoboes Oppose Draft.

Newark, N. j., May 4.-Delegntes at
tending the annual convention here Of
the Hoboes' union are expected to
adopt resolutions opposing the draft
and urging that measures be taken to
insure universal peace.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
Genera, Bel, Takes New Post.

New York. May 3.-with the roar
ing of the major generals salute of 10
guns. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, successor
to Mai. Gen. Leonard Wood. took up
his duties as commander of. the de-
par .ment Of the East.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
SAYS BUCHANAN GOT $1,000
German PIotter Paid Chicago Ex-Con-
: oressuan for AntI-War Speeches.,
q Jury Told.

New York, May 3.-Frank Buchanan,
Chicago. received $1,000 Of German
money" for anti-war speeches to la
Dor organizations, counsel for the gov
eminent declared In court on Tues
day. in the trial of Franz Rintelen and
seven others, including Buchanan.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
General obreoon Quits Post.

Mexico City, May 4.-General Obre-
gon. one of the governments chief sup
porters, resigned his position as minis
ter OF war a short time after President
Carranza had been sworn into office.
His resignation was unexpected.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
Explorer to Visit u. q.

Rome, May 4.-Captaln vannutelli
the well-known explorer in East Africa,
has been appointed naval attache to
the Washington embassy. Brigadier
Colonel Bartolucci has been appointed
military attache.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12

Sault Ste. Marie. Mich, May A.
Packed by the northwest wind, the ice
bound steamers have been unable to
move. The present indications are
that little progress can be made until
the wind shifts. -.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
RUSS WILL EXILE CAR
AND CZARlNA TO BRITAIN

Washington, May 3.-The czar
and czarina are to be banished
from Russia.
This decision has been reached
by the duma government, official
dispatches stated today. The de-
posed ruler probably will be sent
To England.
The provisional government Is
believed 10 be acting TO remove
peril Of Il counter-revolution,
which the presence of the czar
seems bound to inspire among
the deposed ruling class.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
Belolan Coal Miners Out.

Amsterdam, May 3.-The first May
day strike in that section of Belgium
held by the Germans is reported from
Mons, the heart of the Belgian coal
fields. The miners at Mons struck as
a protest against the food shortage.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
u.soats' Construction Faulty.

U-Boat9 Constructfon faulty.
/, Amsterdam. May 4.-The construc-
ton Of the German U-boats was COM
plained of as faulty by Herr Strive in
a secret session of the reichstag main
committee. according to the Berlin
Vorwaerts.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
EIr. pe.troy. SOC. GOO In whe.s.

Chicago. May 1.--Seventy-fve thou
sand bushels Of grain were consumed
by FIRE which swept huge grain els
ivator leased by the Hales and Ed
wards company. The loss is estimated
at 100000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
Gold statue Of Liberty to Joffre.

Gold Statue Of Liberty to Joffre.
! New York, May 4.-Nearly 5000, IL
already available here toward fund
TO buy Marshal Joffre small golden
miniature, Of the Statue Of Liberty
when he comes here with the Frcnch
commissioners
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
DRAFT WINS BY
BIG MAJORITY
! IN BOTH HOUSES
Senate Vote Is 81 to 8 and House
397 to "a.
-T. RS" DIVISION APPROVED
Upper Branch Of Congress Votes In Fa.
vor Of Sending American Troops to
the Firing Line In France
Age Limit Set at 27.

Washington, April 30.-Conscription
was decreed by congress on Saturday
might as the military means to en-
,ploy to bring the imperial German gov
iernment to terms and to end the war.
Both houses spent the day and eve
ming In perfecting the bill. On final
passage the measure went through by
the following votes:
House-For, 307; against, "a.
Senate-For 81; against, s.
The result established beyond doubt
the determination Of congress not TO
resort to the old method of volunteers.
The house went so far Friday In
dts opposition to volunteers as 10 re-
fuse to adopt provision under which
Colonel Roosevelt might offer his ia
nous aivision for service.
The senate gave approval TO the
Harding amendment, which will per-
init the president to accept the Roose-
welt command.
Those Against Draft.
Here were the votes taken before
final action which sealed the doom Of
volunteering
For. Against.
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The first house vote substituted the
administration bill for the Dent vol
unteer-cOnscription plan.
The second house vote adopted the
motion of Congressman Kahn, In
charge of the administration fight. to
strike out all volunteer provisions
from the Dent measure.
The senate vote was directed against
the Mcclellan amendment authorizing
the president to raise force OF 500,-
200 volunteers for service In the
war.
Excitement In House.
Tense excitement prevailed in the
house during the lengthy session, and
particularly when the final vote was
taken. To the establishment of the
members and the crowded galleries,
Speaker Clark and Majority Leader
IKitchin recorded themselves in favor
of the passage of the measure.
Here Is the list of members who
voted against the bill:
Alabama-Burnett. Hudleston.
California-Church. Hayes, Nolan,
Randall.
Colorado-Hilliard, Heating.
Florida-Clark, Fears.
lllinois-King Mason.
Kentucky-Powers.
Michigan-Bacon.
Minnesota-Lundin.
North Carolina-Dominick
Ohio-Claypool. Crosser, Gordon,
Sherwood.
Washington-Dill, La Toilette.
The senators who voted against the
conscription bill follow:
Democrats-Gore, Hardwick. Kirby,
Thomas. Trammell-5.
RepublIcans-Borah, Gronna, La
Tolle1te-3. (Yardaman excused from
SOiing.)
SenstefApproves r. r. Plan.
But while the senate and house
manifested individually their purpose
10 adopt cOnscription, the national
sentiment in favor 81 authorizing Col.
Theodore Roosevelt TO go to France
grUrso No strong that the Harding
srneBdrDe3t 20 this end was adopted |
On The senate.
The bppse On Friday rejected the |
yrQpossl by vote Of 10 TO JOG. The |
s4-1sts on Saturday night, however,
sdOp-sd u By a vote o. 10 70 81 The
confsrsoes COMMITTEES Dow viii have
20 determine the question Of whether
or not amp volunteers whatever shall
be accepted.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-05-12
Those Against Draft.

final action which sealed the doom OF
volunteering:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-06
BREWER At WORK ON
FARM LABOR PROBLEM
FORMER SECRETARY At THE
DALLES is STATE,WIDE OR
GAMER.

J. w. Hrewer, well known oregon
resident and until recently secretary
of the Commercial Club at The
DalIes, Is now serving in a statewide
capacity as farm help specialist in the
bureau Of farm management. depart
nent of agriculture. Mr.. Brewer is
here today in attendance upon the
Farmers Union meeting.
The chief work Of Mr.. Brewer Will
he in connection with the farm labor
situation. In this work he Will be III
cooperation with the state council OF
Cefense. the O. a. c. extension organ
ization. the federal employment hu-
reau and the county organizations in
different parts Of the state. \ series
of executive meetings are already ar
ranged for in different counties ana
Mr.. Brewer believes he will be able to
accomplish much good in connection
With arranging or farm labor mex;
spring and summer.
Previous to going to The Dalles Mr..
Erewer was with the Portland cham
hcr of commerce and he is REGARDED !
n, a very energetic and successful or
Ganizer. hence his selection for the
important work he is now engaged in.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-06
WEST END TOWNS
WANT ROAD WORK
Ask Court to Start Grading
Work at Once Between
Umatilla and Echo.

Another section Of the county was
heard from today at the meeting oi
the county court. This time 1t waJ the
est end towns who sent up their
delegates Is strong to ask for rua"
work They asked the court to start
grading work at once between Ima-
tina and Echo rather than to wait uH-
til the settlement of the controversy
over the location of the road between
Pendletou and Echo.
The court expressed its intention
of making a start as soon a. Engineer
Bennett has made "A report, and TIN"
start will probably be made in the
west end. West end towns had the
that the court would de-
lay a beginning uutil the controversy
over the location Of this end of the
road is settled As for that contrp-
versy itself. they are taking no part
in IL as either the river route or htl
route will satisfy them
Among those in the delegation to-
day were d. {. and 9. G. Browneil OF
Umatilla. j. u. Watson and George
Crcssy of Hermiston. r. A. Holte w.
r Reeves J. NJ. KYLE of Stauf.eld
and Fred George and Asa u. Thorn
son of Echo.
Pilot Rocks contingent yesterday
afternoon was disappointed i'm not Sc
,uring promises of what it was after
Residents Of that section wished 4"
secure for'thc road between Rcndletou
and Pilot Rock the same Kind OF
treatment as the state highway COM
mission ana the county court have
provided for the road through the
west end. namely a permanent grade
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-06

BOTH VESSELS BLOWN TO PIECES; CREWS
ARE INSTANTLY KILLED: CORPSES ARE CHOKING
RAILWAY STATIONS; PROPERTY LOSS HEAVY

AMHERST, Nova Scotia,
Wee. 6.-ScOres are dead in
Halifax, hundreds of build
ings were destroyed and a
section of the city is afire
today as a result of a cOIlis-
ion between an American
munitions ship and another
steamer near Richmond.
Both vessels were instantly
blown to pieces and the
crews killed instantly. Near
by vessels and docks were
damaged.
Latest reports say the
death toll will be more than
400. One report said a Brit
ish cruiser struck an Ameri-
can munitions vessel. A
message from the Grand
Trunk railroad asserted the
bodies of 200 railroad en-
ployes were located in the
north street station.
Four hospital trains with
nurses, surgeons and sup
plies were rushed to Halifax.
Another train is carrying a
firefigiiting equiplnsenta The
entire city is reported afire.
A large section of the city is
completely demolished. The
fire is spreading rapidly.
TRURO, Nova Scotia,
Dec. 6.-Twenty five corps
es of railway employees
were found between Deep
Water and Richmond, fol-
lowing the Halifax explOsi-
on. 1t is reported the dead
VIII feach three nun0feu.
ST. JOHNS, New Bruins
wick, Dec. 6.-Half OF the
suburbs of Richmond in
Halifax where the munitions
shop exploded is razed, and
the fire was still sweeping
the city when cOmmunica-
tiOn was reestablished this
afternoon. The bodies clut-
ter the streets. Hundreds of
injured wander about,
moaning and hunting their
dead.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-06
WAR AGAINST
BULGARIA AND
TURKS URGED
Opening Debate in Congress
Shows Strong Sentiment
FavOring Declaration.
DELAY MAY BE ONLY
A PLAY FOR TIME
Many American Lives En-
dangered if Proclama-
ton Came Now.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Thc sem
ate foreign relations committee this
afternoon voted unanimously to re-
port to the senate tomorrow the rcso-
luton declaring war against Austria.
An effort will be made to bring the
resolution up for discussion in the
senate tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The for
eign relations committee today favor
ably reported the resolution declaring
war against Austria.
The opening debate showed clearly
that sentiment favored declaring war
against Bulgaria and Turkey. despite
the Presidents recommendations.
Representative Miller declared the
presence of Turkish and Bulgarian
representatives in Washington was
menace. He said information daily
was reaching Berlin through them.
Blames L. >. For Italys Defeat.
Miller charged the failure Of. the
United States to get supplies, funds
and war materials to Italy for months
resulted from the fact that this coun-
try was not fighting Austria. He de-
clared much responsibility for the
Italian disaster rested with the Unit
ed States.
Miller declared his willingness To
accept the Presidents recommends
tion and POSTPONE actual MAR decla-
ration against the German allies.
The possible intimation the admin
istrations counsel against an imme-
diate declaration against Bulgaria and
Turkey is in reality playing for time
to get Americans out those countries
was made by Chairman Flood of the
house foreign relations committee, He
declared great number Of Americans
would he endangered If war was de-
clarcd against Turkey now.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-06
renew Push
AGAINST ITALIANS CAPTURING
1900; BRITISH FORCED BACK

BERLIN. Dee. 6.-Thc AusIFo-
Germans today renewed the ltal-
ian drive and captured 1000
Italians and 90 guns, it is stated.
Seven Communes In the Meict-
Ia mountains were stoTmed and
strong positions there maintain
ed.
The Germans advanced two
and "a half miles against the
British over IL six miles front.
capturing GrAinCourt AnncuN,
Cantaing. NoyclIc~ and wooded
heights north of Marc0ing. The
Germans captured in Camhrai
sector 5000 prisoners. 11S guns
and 7I6 machine guns.
ROME. Dec. G.-After unpre-
ccdcnted violent fighting the
Italians retired slightly before il
renewed drive. il is stated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-06
A. Phillips Named To
Succeed Van Rappard
No REASON ASSIGNED FOR
CHANGE IN DUTCH MINIS
TIERS TO L. :.

AMSTERD Dec. 6.-August
Phillips today was named minister t"
Nhe United States, succeeding Cheval-
fer W. l.. f. c. Van Rappard The
reason for the change is unannounc-
ed. II is assumed to he due To Van
Rappard's handling of the Dutch
American export negotiations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-12-06
DISLOYALTY PROBE
AGAIN POSTPONED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.-The La
Toilette dlsloyaly Investigation was
again postponed because eight of the
Ii members of the senate privileges
and elections committee were absent.
La Toilette notified the committee his
lawyers would be busy next week,
probably forcing the appearance "f
rryan before the committee next
Tuesday.