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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08
ANARCHISTS, AS ALWAYS, WANT LOOT

With the Russian and Russian Jewish anarchists who
flocked back from New York to their native land as soon as
they heard that the car had been deposed went a choice band
of professional thieves who are now lOoting the palaces of
Petrograd and Moscow. Some fine jewelry and objects of art
of Russian origin will be for sale in the United States before
long if these bandits can get their booty out of the country.
Custom house officials can check this traffic in stolen goods, of
which the underworld now talks necessarily. The information
comes from those who are envious because they have beeu I'M
able to get back to Russia to take part in this saturnalia of
crime.-EXchange.
This country used to send millions to Germany for Christ
mas toys. We will continue to send millions to Germany, but
ii won't be for toys-Cincinnati Tribune.
A place ought to be found on Americas coat of arms for
the knitting needle Providence Journal.
There are a million men and women in Great Britain who
are separated but not divorced --TacOma News Ledger.
Premier Venizelos of Greece is coming to America in the
spring. Will he, too, pass the hat?-Los Angeles Times.
And if we are to have peace by 1919 it will be necessary
to start some hard work and keep at it-Indianapols News.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08
THE CAMBRIA SURPRISE

Surprise attacks have figured in all wars, but never before
was there one like that made by the British forces in the Cam
brait sector of the western front. All previous assaults had
been preceded by artillery preparation and English military
authorities and newspapers have been insisting that heavy gun
fire saves lives and that attacks without it are useless slaugh-
ter. Evidently absence of heavy gunfire threw the Germans
off their guard and enabled the British tanks to smash a way
through wire entanglements for the infantry and cavalry to
follow.
Whatever the Importance of this battle may be, it was GER
lainly the most spectacular engagement of modern times and
it's moral effect on the enemy will be considerable. 1t came at
tbe right time as a counter to the German drive into northern
Italy, which has suffered a check that may develop into a rout
There is a growing suspicion that the Germans have become
too fond of their deep trenches and dug-Outs in France, which
become death traps when a surprise attack is delivered by
courageous fOes-EXchange.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08
A. VICIOUS RUMOR

among the may absurd and vicious rumors put into cir
culation these days, probably through pro German influences,
is one that the United States proposes to confiscate money on
deposit in banks. The absurdity Of the statement is obvious
on its face. These rumors are wholly without foundation and
probably circulated for an evil purpose. The government has
no power to confscate the money of depositors in banks" =
From Statement of Secretary McAdoo.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08
EXPORT GOODS OR GOLD

President Wilson has put an embargo on imports OF gold
for which special licenses must be issued by the treasury de-
partment. The government has decided to conserve our stock
of gold as far as possible to maintain our financial strength,
but it cannot refuse to permit exports of gold to neutral coun-
tries not in close touch with our enemies when their exports
of merchandise to us far exceeds their purchases from us.
The treasury department has been obliged to license the ex-
port of more than two million dollars gold to Chile to pay for
nitrate of soda required for the manufacture of fertilizers and
munitions of war because we have been unable to export
enough merchandise to that country to square the account.
In all cases and at all times gold is exported only under a
species of economic duress which develops when we buy more
merchandise than we sell. AS we develop our export trade we
relieve the pressure from without, but when our sales are in
sufficient we must pay out gold to maintain our credit. Since
our government has determined to conserve our stock of gold
it should do what is possible to stimulate export trade.
If Chile and other neutral countries wish to buy from us
automobile, millinery, tobacco, jewelry and other articles of
luxury we should meet their requirements and save our gold.
If this government forbids the transportation of such mer-
chandise and handicaps its manufacture to get coal and raw or
semi-fnished materials we shall lose gold. We cannot die
tate to other countries what they shall and shall not take when
we depend on them for indispensable supplies, such as nitrate
from Chile, iute from India, tea from the Orient, wool, skins,
hides, copper, tin, etc, from various sources.
We may practice abstinence but we cannot impose it on
others. Any attempt to curtail the manufacture and transpor-
tation of articles of luxury forming part of our export trade
will be a two-edged sword. Such exports form the best pro-
lection for our gold reserves and the best method of developing
trade relations that will be of great value to us after peace is
restored and free competition again becomes the rule in such
foreign markets.-New York Commercial.
No sort of sugar famine can disturb the serenity of an East
Texan with a barrel full of ribbon cane m'lasses.-Galveston
News.
Lord Northcliffe refuses to enter the British ministry. He
would much rather criticise than be criticised Florida Times
Union.
At this distance it looks as if it is no trouble to get heads
for the various Russian movements, but impossible to get
brains.-Galveston News.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

Funny that Rome should be digging for old ruins when the
war is making new ones every day.-Ananta Constitution.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

Lenines particular objection to capitalism in America is
that it won't come across like capitalists in Germany-Wash-
ingtOn Post.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

Observing what has been going on in Petrograd, the civiliz-
ed world says: "f that is socialism, may the good Lord spare
us from it!'-Springfield Union.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08
AMERICA FIRST IN SCHOOLS

Without pre- judging individuals the public must recognize
that school teachers who inst1l unpatriotic sentiments in the
minds of their pupils cannot be permitted to hold chairs in
sch"', supported by the state. Public institutions of learning.
whether universities or primary schools. are supported by the
state for the making of good citizens. Take away that motive
and taxation for school purposes cannot be defended. Treason
in the classroom is more harmful than in the ranks of the
Amy end traitors should get short shrnt in either case.
Teachers are not free agents as far as their vocation is
concerned. In state schools they are public servants subject to
discipline and they must conform themselves in accordance
with the will of the people. They must neither inculcate po-
ltical heresies nor weaken their pupils love of their country.
IF their conscience or their racial prejudices stand in the way
they should withdraw from public service in which they have
no proper place.
Free speech and free thought are not involved in this ques.
ton. The duty of the teacher in public schools is the same in
peace as in war. The penalty for advocating sediion is more
severe in time of war, but peace cannot be used as a cloak for
undermining the patriotism of the young. We are now reap
ing the fruits of permitting anti-American teachers to poison
the minds of children and to keep alive racial prejudices in the
hearts of future voters. The flag of our country waves over
our schools. America must be first within their walls.-Ex-
change.
Much discussion might be avoided if it were conceded at
the outset that women will probably vote as men do.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
Patriotism was once defined as the last refuge of a scoun-
drel, but it is the first camouflage of traitors and near-traitors.
Springfield Republican.
If the government has any influence with the cow it might
induce that naughty animal to give more milk. Or it might
persuade the dairymen to listen to reason-Chcago News.
Won Tirpitzs sight has improved; he can see now that our
entry into the war is "disadvantageou Record.
At any rate. Russia is affording a fine illustration of what
happens when socialism takes charge-Charleston News and
Courier.
Even Villa wants to get a news paragraph by revolutioniz-
ing again-Atlanta Constitution.
Never was general more aply named than the man who
led the British surprise attack. "Byng."-Chicago Post.
Japans sympathy is good, but a few brigades of fighting
men would arose more nthusiasm.-Birmingha Ledger.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

Much discussion might be avoided if it were conceded at
the outset that women will probably vote as men do-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

If the government has any influence with the COW it might
induce that naughty animal to give more milk. Or it might
persuade the dairymen to listen to reason-Chicago News.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

Patriotism was once defined as the last refuge of a scoun-
drel, but it is the first camOuflage of traitors and near-traitors.
Springfield Republican.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

Won Tirpitzs sight has improved; he can see now that our
entry into the war is "disadvantageous Philadelphia Record.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

At any rate. Russia is affording a fine illustration of what
happens when socialism takes charge-Charleston News and
Courier.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

AT this distance it looks as if it is no trouble to get heads
for the various Russian movements, but impossible to get
brains.-Galveston News.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

Lord Northcliffe refuses to enter the British ministry. He
would much rather criticise than be criticised--Florid Times
Union.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

Even Villa wants to get a news paragraph b
ing again.-Atlanta Constitution.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

No sort of sugar famine can disturb the serenity of an East
Texan with a barrel full of ribbon cane ~mlasses.-Galveston
News.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

Japans sympathy is good, but a few brigades of fighting
men would arose more Ledger.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-12-08

Never was general more aptly named than the man who
led the British surprise attack. "Byng"-Chicago Post.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
Predicted that the House VIII Pass the Measure Tonight
Airplanes May Drop
Message On German Lines
.By Associated Pre-.o

LONDON April with the nations
Of tn ar
the
afo
The dsOt o h
American the Congress heard Premier
George
in Wilson's mentioned
" of
the by the
eGammp
aeran
the emua o dolecoumn
my Associate dPl
from
td sas the
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
FRANCE LOOKING
To EDISON FOR
WAR INVENTIONS
GALLO ALLIES WATCHING DE-
vELoPMENTs IN AMERICA
WITH KEEN INTEREST
CBy Associated Presa1

PARIS. April 4.-The attention of
France is fixed intenty ON Wash
ington, waiting for a vote by Con-
gress on President Wilson's recon-
mendation that Congress declare
state of war with Germany exists.
Among the characteristic newspa-
per comments is that of lie Temps.
which says:
TT is great date In the history
Of America, a great date In the his
tory OF humanity The decision not
to mix in the Quarrels OF Europe
had dominated American policy for
more than century. German vio-
lence has been stronger than this
will. and new ally joins us. De.
spite the Monroe doctrine, desi lite
immigration, and despite all sorts of
ties binding the two nations. he
aggressive policy of the Hohens oil
lerns has forced war on peop Il
who we're firmly decided to rema il
neutral"
What will Edison do?" what u n
expected discovery will he offer +
his country" are question that nj Z
being asked by the French peOpl
in view of the prospect of III
United States joining the entente
The greatest curiosity is bein,
manifested in possible new war in
ventions.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
j. S. STEEL ADDS
TEN PER CENT To
EMPLOYESWAGES
ADVANCE IN SALARIES OF MEN
EMPLOYED BY SUBSIDIARIES
ON MAY FIRST


NEW YORK, April 4.-The United
States Steel Corporation, through
Chairman Elbert H. Cary, today an
nounced an increase Of about ten
per cent in wage rates and salaries
up to $25OO, of the employees of the
corporations various subsidiaries, to
take effect May first next, subject
to equitable adjustment.
During the year 1916, the most
prosperous In the history of the
corporation, three voluntary In
ceases in wages and salaries were
granted, equalllng about S5 per cent.
The annual pay roll was increased
to $26S,SS5,5O2 from $176.SOOOOO in
the previous year.
There are now on the payroll OF
the steel corporation about 250,O0(
employees. fully 80 per cent of whom
will benefit by the higher wage and
salary schedule.
In 1916 the daily average salary
or wage was increased from $S.0l
to 1886. The increase announced
will add about $25.OOO,OOO to th'
corporations payroll. it was said.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
FRENCH PATROLS PRESSING
IN ON ST. QUENTIN


my Associated Press.)
PARIS, April 4.-French patrols
have reached the southwestern out
skirts Of st. Quentin. The French
gained further west and east of
Somme.
s@4eA~@s@@SSs~
the prospect Of war" he said ito
me It is depressing and dreadful.
the enormous cost the people must
pay. the increase in the cost Of liv-
ins. the enormous burden Of taxes,
the heritage Of death. stagger my
mind But cannot vote against
war without doing vain foolish
thing such action would only serve
10 weaken my country in the face Of
the enemy and the world when wal
Ia Inevitable"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
THREE MEN
AND IS KILLED.
MAN eRooOiNo OVER
TROUBLE TURNS LOOSE
WITH A GUN

tHy ASN~ciateu
HANAORD, Cal, April AL p.
Denny, a well.known man, shot and
killed Justice of the Peace George
Meadows, Attorney e. T. Cosper
and a man named Wiley in the court
room. Denny later was shot dead in
the street by Marshal Hime.
The dead besides Meadows are r.
10 Cosper, G. w. Wiley. manager of
n traction engine business, and L. p.
Denny, a farmer Denny shot Wiley
in Cosper's office, then walked to
the court house and killed the JUS
tice. Marshal w ]. Hime killed
Denny when he tried to escape in
aD automobile. Denny was brood
nj over a legal action against him,
a girl stenographer broke her
leg in escaping from the court
room. The shot toppled the justice
from the bench Just as he opened
court.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
GERMANY WILL NOT
CHANGE ATTITUDE
AMERICANS TREATED AS NEu-
TRAILS IN SPITE OF ACTION
BV CONGRESS
~ Associated = d Prsss.I

tey Associated PPess.l
BERLIN. April Att is declared
here that there would be no change
In the German attitude II Congress
adopted President Wilson's views.
Germany will not declare war or
take any step to wage war against
the United States.
The submarine war will be con
tinued as II has been continued
slace February l. but this, declare
the officials. is not directed more
aBAinst the United States than any
other neutral.
Il also Is declared that there
will be no change in the treatment
OF American citizens in Germany,
who now have the same freedom
as all other neutrals.
Germany expects that the United
States win continue the same treat.
ment OF Germans in that country
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
WOULD SEIZE GERMAN
SHIPS INTERNED IN
U.S.FOR INDEMNITY


WASHINGTON, D G., April 4.-Leaders forecast the enact
of the resolution within "a hours and the hopes
action by morning the latest and possibly tonight
Chairman Flood predicted that the house will pass the resolution
before night continuous of both houses probable until
the bill is disposed of
Senator Lodge declared the United States should seize German
ships American ports and them replace ships Germany
has summarized The house committee accepted the senates
resolution which passed out favorably.
If take up the resolution today will be
considered the first business Shackeord Democrat
from Missouri and Cooper Republican from Wisconsin,
the only foreign affairs committeeman voting against resolution
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
All DIVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT
PUSHING WORK OF PREP pARATION

American fleet and those Of the en-
tente allies to become effective on
the formal entry Of the United States
into the war. The most important
plans under consideration by the ad-
ministration include enlistment by
selective eonscription of young men
for a national army. in addition to
the regular establishment and nat
ional guard in increments Of 100000
until enough have been trained to
make certain the defeat Of Germany;
Organization OF the nations com
mercial interests for economical and
effective distribution OF commodities
among the civilian population;
Rapid provision Of adequate meani
fContlnued on page fourl
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04

WASHINGTON, d. c. April A.
war plans, military. economic and
for aggressive hostilities
against Germany are being rushed
for ward by the government and only
await action by Congress on a war
resolution to be put into execution.
President Wilson and his cabinet
went over the war plans at a two
hour session. and previously the nat.
enal defense council, with It's civ
/ liam advisory commission and sew
e raj subsidiary organizations devel-
o. oed policies and details Of momen'
,osrs consequence to the nation
IMeaAwhne the war and navy De
| a p.tments were going ahead viii
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
HUGE GRAFT IN
AUSTRIAN CIRCLES
MINISTERS OF WAR. JusTicE
AND FINANCE, FORCED BY
SCANDAL TO RETIRE

LONDON. April 4.--The Austrian
minister's OF war, justice and fl.
nance. resigned after the revelation
Of q scandal connected with army
supplies. according to Hague dis.
patch. The ministers assisted DR..
Franz. formerly director Of a Vienna
deposit bank. to escape the conse-
Quences OF Illegally selling foodstuffs
70 the army at exorbitant prices. At
forging paper used in the bankers
behalf
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
cny Associated rre...,

tBy Associated Preaa.I
WASHINGTON, 5. p. m. April A.
Democratic leaders predict that the
senate will vote early tonight unlssa
La Follettes speech Is too long.
Kirby, who opposed the neutrality
bill, announced that he would vote
for the resolution "that II may ap-
pear we are together"
Norris declared the country is 90
ing to war upon the command Of
gold. 1--WE are about to put the
dollar sign on the American flag"
Other senators declared this state
ment was "almost treason"
Kenyon, Of Iowa, who was among
the "wllfuI men" opposing the nsus
trallty bill, declared he would vote
for the resolution "if only for nat
lonaI unity cronna, Of South Da-
kota, another "wilful man., announc-
ed he would vote against It. The
apparent opposition is confined to a
very few.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
AMERICANS SAFE
WHILE IN GERMANY.
TERMS OF PRuSSlAN TREATY
WILL BE OBSERVED BY I'M
PERlAL AUTHORITIES
CBy Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. d. c.. April A.
Germany's reply to the American
note which refused to accept inter-
pretations of old Prussian treaties
because Of Germany's fragrant vio-
lations" of treaties contains almost
no argument refusing the American
contentious, but stated that Ger
many will live up to that part of
the treaty dealing with Americans
in Germany.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
DOPED ON STEAMER
TIED At A WHARF
SAN FRANCISCO MAN SAYS HE
WAS ROBBED OF VIOLIN
WORTH $4,000
lBy Associated Press.,

SAN PEDRO. April 4.-Frederick
J, Fisher. San Francisco, passen-
ger on the steamer Governor, told
the police he had been unconscious
with chloroform last night while
asleep in his stateroom, while the
steamer was tied at the wharf, and
robbed of money, iewelry and a
violin. His total loss was $4SSO. He
valued the violin at $4,000.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
DEATH OF MINING ENGINEER
AT HIS HOME IN RENO

Harry @. Cutler, one of the best
known mining engineers in Nevada,
died yesterday at his home in Reno
where he had been suffering for
some time of an illness that baffled
diagnosis. Mr.. Cutler was at one
time chief engineer Of the Goldfield
Consolidated Mines company and
afterwards was retained by George
Wingfield as his personal engineer
in making examinations.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
Berlin PUTS BLAME
ON POLICY IN NOT
SIGNING new TREATY

BERLIN April 4The Tageblatt says; The presidents
sage surprising but do the people have the vewH That
Is say German policy pays the penalty for failure to-
conclude the Bryan treaty with the United States such England
and other powers made If this existed the United States
would compelled submit the important questions
TO commission for investigation before breaking off relations This
would take least year 1t impossible the president would
have aved himself of such way of serious situation
The Cologne says We await whether the pres
en will plunge the American people into make free the
seas Anglo American business this his end he will
attain It. Our will continue until
the rants lose their breath and the become really free
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04
DRY FORCES WIN
GREAT VhGTORY
WISCONSIN, ILLINOIS A. ND MIN
NEsoTA REPORT RES 'ULTs
OF SPECIAL ELEcTlo MS

CHICAGO, April 4.-The drS
ces won the greatest victo. " IN
the history of prohibition move men'
in the middle west when the cap
ita Is Of two states. Springfield, Ill.
Madison, Wisconsin, and Dul, hh'
Mimi, voted to close the saloo. rs.
Twentyone other Illinois towns W v
ed dry, and eleven granted licenst '
Forty-two Wisconsin towns favored
prohibition and twenty-four voted to
license saloons.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-04

tBy Associated PFeAa.l
WASHINGTON, D. c.. April A.
Senator vardaman. of Mississippi.
Democrat, was first to announce his
vote against the resolution. Stone
opposed, but pledged himself to help
wage war successfully. Norris, Re
publican, Of Nebraska, told the sen
ate he was bitterly opposed to the
United States entering the war"
but stated he would not vote against
the resolution. He said Wall street
interests we're interested in profit
ing from the United States enter
ing the war "a large number OF
newspapers and news agencies have
been controlled, and are enlisted in
the greatest propaganda that the
world has ever known. to manufac-
1 ture sentiment for war"
Hitchcock got unanimous consent
to take up the resolution while La
Follete consulted the senators who
oppose 1t.
Hitchcock said this was the time
for action and not discussion.
The house by unanimous consent
agreed to begin discussion of the
war resolution tomorrow morning.
There is no special rule limiting, de
bate.
Hitchcock said the resolution
places responsibility squarely on the
shoulders of Germany, which is
charged with repeated acts of war
against the United States
Some may be filled with Joy al