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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
NO INFORMATION REGARDING 1T
MADE PUBLIC.
OTHER MEETINGS
Brilliant Reception Given by secre-
tary Lansing in the Pan American
Building in Honor of French Mission
President Wilson and Cabinet
Members in Attendance.

Washington, April 30-PreIirninary
exchanges of views having been COM
pleted, members of Frances war mis-
sion and representatives of the Unit
ed States today began detailed con
ferences to solve the infinite number
of difficult problems confronting them
The most important conference was
between President Wilson and Rene
Viviani, head of the mission. No in
formation regarding the nature of the
talk was made public, but it was un-
derstood to have been a general dis
cusslon of the needs Of France.
Conferences Held.
Other conferences between officials
of the navy department and the naval
section of the mission, headed by
Admiral Chocheprat; between repre-
sentatives of the war department, es-
pec1ally officers of the general staff
headed by Marshal Joffre, and between
American financial experts and mem
bers of the economic section of the
mission, headed by NJ. Simon.
Tonight the members Of the mission
were entertained at dinner by Secre-
tary Lansing and later attended a re-
ception given in their honor by Mr.
Lansing at the American Build
ing.
Wilson and Cabinet at Reception.
The reception was attended by
President Wilson, cabinet officials
members of congress, army officers
naval officers, assistant secreta ries of
the various departments, members of
the diplomatic corps and heads of bu-
bureaus, besides the British war mis-
sion, headed by oreign Minister Bal
four.
No announcement has as vet been
made regarding formal three cornered
meetings of spokesmen of the United
states, France and Great Britain.
There already have been a number of
informal conferences between mem
bers OF the French and British mis-
sion, but so far is known they were
not participated in by representatives
of ho
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
DARlNGLY FRANK ARTICLE
BY MAMMALIAN HARDEN
Exposing to German Readers the
"Shams" of Their Government.

Copenhagen, via London. April 80.
s.15 p. m.-4Maximilian Harden, the
German "enfant terrible" publishes In
the latest issue of Die Zukunft an
other daringly frank article exposing
to German readers the ''shams pre-
tences and mistakes" of their govern
ment's policy.
The article is devoted to the entry
of the United States into the war,
which Herr Harden warns the people
must be taken most seriously, both
from the moral side. as a. symptom
of the weakness of Germanys appeal
to the neutral world, and the failure
Of her foreign policy, and because of
the physical aspects of the weight
which America will ultimately be able
to throw into the scafe. In the arti-
Gle, he reviews the STEPS leading to
the German and American peace pro-
posals, the proclamation of unrestrict-
ed submarine war and the American
declaration of a state of war, and de-
clares, with a daring to which proba-
bly, no other German publicist is
equal, that Germany's peace overtures
we're put forward only bridge
over which Germany could pass to re-
lentless submarine warfare.
Consistent with his earlier atti-
ture, Herr Harden has only words of
high praise for President Wilson and
his policy and reveals in VtriouS pass
Zimmerman, which he did not conceal
at the time of Zimmerman eleva-
ton to ministerial rank.
Another article by Herr Harden cul
inmates in an appeal to Germany to
Introduce democratic conditions, which
the writer says. is the only sure basis
for the future.
Scarcely less noteworthy than his
scathing criticism of German diP,o-
macy is Herr Harden's Justification
to German readers of Americas atti
tude during the war.
The United States, Herr Harden de-
clares, could have continued to amass
unmeasured riches. not from munition
contracts only. but a worlds source
of supply. Instead, he adds. the Unit
ed States chose for an ideal to reject
a continuance of it's profftabl neutral
jty and to load itself with a burden
of expenditures which no other coun-
try could safely bear. Those who
would profit. Harden tells his readers
can be sought nearer home, in the
ranks of those wanting to retain Bel
gium the Briey iron district, Cour-
land and Livonia.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01

ton along the front from Lens to ST.
Quentin, where the British for sew
eral weeks have made notable gains,
fetal communications. The London
war office Monday night merely men
toned the repulse of a German at
tack east of Arras between Monchiy
lie Preux and the Scarpe River. The
Berlin communication dismissed the
Arras sector with the assertion that
Monday saw only an artillery en-
gagement of varying intensity, but ii
goes to considerable extent into a des-
cription of the sanguinary engage
ments of Saturday at Oppy, which it
is asserted, still remains in German
hands, and north Of the Douai-Arras
road. The British casualties in this
fighting are declared to have been
over 5000, while more than 1000
prisoners and forty machine guns
were captured and ten tanks" de-
stroyed
An armed American steamer, the
oil tanker Vacuum. has been sent to
the bottom by German submarine
and it is feared that an American nav
al lieutenant and some of his gun
crew of nine men perished in the dis
asteI- The captain and several of
the crew of the Vacuum are known to
have been drowned.
This is the second armed American
vessel that has been sunk in the war
zone the steamer Aztec having gone
to the bottom April 1 as the result of
an explosion.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01

The expected battle in the Cham
pagne region of France, following days
of acute gun preparation by the
forces which was answered almost
shot for shot by the Germans, at last
has broken. Seemingly synchronizing &
IL with lessening activity on the part
OF the British against the Germans on
fhe Arras front, the French on Mon
day eastward from Rheims launched
an attack over a front large in area,
and captured several fortified German
trenches.
Delivered at midday, the offensive
was swift and sharp and at it's con-
Clusion the French line had been
driven forward into territory previous
IL occupied by Germans to depths
ranging from 500 to 1000 Kilometres
At the same time the eastward
thrust by the French northeast of
Mont Haute netted them a gain of
about two thirds Of a mile and placed
the mvfrtually astride the Moronvil
Eers-Naury road.
That the fighting in this region has
not yet been brought to conclusion
Is Indicated by the official statement
u he Paris war office, which an
nounces InzI art1Ilery due1s of vio-
ience are still going on there. There
also has been a continuation of the
great artillery activity from St
Quentin to the Disc and along the
Jhenin des Danes, northeast of So
tssons.
Little news concerning the situa-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
INTERVIEWS BY AMERICANS
ON THE IRISH PROBLEM
Were the Subject of Question in the
House of Commons Yesterday

London, April 80. SO p. m.-Inter-
views given by a number of Ameri-
cans on the. Irish problem and pub
lished in the English papers were the
subject of a question in the house of
commons today.
Major John r. P. Newman Union
ist member of the Enfield division of
Middlesex. asked whether the govern
n1ent was aware that statesmen and
public men of an allied nation had
been invited to give through the me
dium Of the press their opinions on a
subject of controversy domestic to the
United Kingdom. and if the govern
ment would continue a reciprocal
policy Of non n-interference, either by
Great Britain or her allies. whether
the questions at issue were of domes-
tic and not Of international import
ance
81 do not think any action on the
part of the government is called for
in this matter replied Andrew Bonar
Law, member of the war council
Would America tolerate interfer-
ence on our part in a question: be-
gan Major Newman again. the speak
er interrupting him with a call for
''Order. order!"
COmmoner Dealton asked if it
would not be desirable to request the
American government not to interfere
In the war at all No answer was
given.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
To Make Use
Of Enemy Ships
UNANIMOUS VOTE I'M SENATE
PROVIDING FOR TRANSFER
ABOUT 100 VESSELS
the Resolution Passed by the Senate,
Are Not at War-VesseIs Are Under
going Repairs.

Washington, April 30.-By unani-
nous vote the senate passed a reso-
luton tonight providing for transfer
to the American government of title
and possession of enemy ships in
American ports, and their use in COM
merce under direction of the shipping
board.
There are about 100 German and
many Austrian ships III American
ports and all are under repair, though
the Austrian ships are not included
in the resolution as the United States
and Austria are not at var.
One of the German ships. the Clara
Mennig, is ready for sea and will be-
gin loading q. cargo tomorrow for
Italy. The Pisa. another. will be re-
paired by Wednesday and will take
supplies to France. Five more will
be ready by the end of the week. The
resolution was debated in the senate
today for more than four hours behind
closed doors. The discussion centered
on questions OF damages for the seized
vessels after the war. but all efforts
to provide a method by which owners
of the property would be given g. right
to sue in courts of the United States
were defeated. Legislation of this
kind will be left to later date.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
A GENERAL ADVANCE
IN FREIGHT RATES
Approved by the Interstate Commerce
Commission.

Washington, April 30.-The Incer-
state Commerce Commission today ap-
proved a portion of the programme of
the railroads looking to a general ad-
vance in rates by authorizing specific
increases of fifteen cents per ton in
rates on iron ore from lake ports to
furnaces in Pennsylvania and Ohio
These rates were exempted from the
general increases in rates applied for.
Increases in the rates on coke and
bituminous coal. also excepted from
the general application. to tidewater
and lake ports, have already been
authorized.
As a part of their programme the
railroads today filed q petition re-
QueSting approval of proposed in
creases in the rate on anthracite coal
from mines to all points of consump-
ton. The proposed increases vary
between five and twenty five cents
per ton. -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
STATEWIDE ELECTION IN
MASSACHUSETTS TODAY
For Delegates to Frame New State
Constitution.

Boston, April 30.-The men who will
frame for this state a constitution to
replace that drafted during the revo-
luton will be chosen in a state wild e
election to be held tomorrow. Inter-
est in the war has served to minimize
interest i'll the selection of the dele
gates and it was believed tonight that
the vote will be light.
Campaignin for the 32o places in
the convention has swung almost en-
tfrely on the question OF the Initiative
and referendum.
One slate favoring the initiative and
referendum comprises former Govern
or David l. Walsh of Fitchburg; Mat
thew Hale of Boston: District Attor-
ney Joseph C. Pelletier and many 9TH
er men prominent in official circles.
The so-caIled "unpledged" slate in
cIudes Former Governor John L. Bates
of Brookfine: A Lawrence Lowell,
president of Harvard university, and
Charles Francis, its treasurer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
WILD RATS AS CARRIERS
OF "tNFECTIoUS JAUNDIcE"
Common in Asia and Now Prevalent
In European War Zone.

New York. April 30.-Dr. Hideyo
Noguchi. of the Rockefeller Institute
for Medical Research, has completed
a series of experiments which show
that apparently healthy wild rats in
this country are infected with Wells
disease or infectious jaundice" com
mon and prevalent in the European
war zone. it was announced tonight.
In view of the fact that thousands
of Americans will be soon collected IN
military camps and possibly see ser
vice in the trenches, 1t is feared that
the disease may spread here. DIR. No
Ruchi will continue his studies of the
disease It Is understood. lin an effort
to discover a possible cure or methods
of securing immunity from it,
Wells disease is characterized by
sudden cisets of rnalaise. often in
tense muscular pain. high fever for
several days, followed by jaundice. 1t
becomes more violent as 1t Is success
sive1v transmitted from one victim TO
another. This is supposed to ex-
plain the much greater mortality.
about So per cent. in Japan, as COM
Jared with to per cent. among the
European soldiers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
A MEMORIAL TO FRANCO
AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP
To Convert Birthplace of Lafayette
Into Museum and OrPhanage.

New York, April 30.-Alexandre Ri
bot, premier OF France; Rene Niviani,
vice premier and head of thu French
commission now in this country. an1
other members of the French cabinet,
are among the members of the newly
appointed French committee which
will cooperate with the American
Committee CT the French Heroes Fun d
in converting the birthplace of 1afay-
cite into a museum and orphanaSe as
q memorial to Franco American II
friendship, according to a cable mes
sage received here today. The message
was sent by Mrs William Astor Chan
Ter, president of the fund. to John Mof-
fat chairman of the executive com
nittee
Other members of the French COM
mittee. it was said. were Former Pre-
mier War BRAND, under-secretary of
fine arts Boutroux: of the French aca-
denny. the Marquis de Chambrun, the
Marquis de Lasteyre. the Comte de
Rochambaau and Mr.. Sharp, the Amer
lean amba sSador.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
FRENCH DELIVERED ).
A SWIFT OFFENSIVE
Moved Eastward From Rheims and Captured Several
=. >ortifed German trenches
MADE GAINS OF FROM 500 TO / 1000 KILOMETRES

In Another Action Northeast of Mont Haute the French
Moved Forward About Two-hirds of Mile and are
Now Astrde the Moronviiers Naury RoadLLitte News
Received Concerning Scene of Recent British Activity
From Lens to St. Quentin American Tank Steamer
Vacuum Has Been Sunk by German Submarine and
1t 10 Feared That American Naval Lieutenant and
Some of His Gun Crew Have Pershed-The Captain
and Several of the Crew of the Vacuum Are Knowr
Have Been Drowned.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
ATTEMPT MADE TO BLOW
UP POWDER MAGAZINES
Of the Union Metallic Cartridge Com
pany, Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, Conn. April 3O.-It was
learned today that an attempt was
made al an early hour Friday morning
to blow up the powder magazines OF
the Union Metallic Cartridge COM
pany, which are in a closely guarded
section north of the city. A guard
challenged man approaching on the
Broadbridge road, and the man i'm
mediately opened fire on him. Several
shots were exchanged, after which
the man disa ppeared in a thick fog.
He was traced soon after by 9TH
er guards to a corn field, where the
footprints Joined those of another
man, and as the search was continued
an automobile was heard to start and
to rush away northward.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
RED CROSS UNIT TO
PREPARE TO GO TO FRANCE
Organized at the Pennsylvania Hospi-
tai in Philadelphia.

Phila delphia. April 3O.-A Red Cross
base hospital. organized at the Penn
sylvia mia hospital in this city was Or
dered today by the American Red
Cross headquarters in Washington, to
prepare to go to France at once for
service.
DR. Richard H. Harte. organizer Of
the hospital, sent out instructions for
the 265 men and women comprising
the unit, to mobilize Friday morning
a the hospital. The personnel con-
sists of 25 doctors, fifty nurses, forty
aides to nurses who have had hospital
training, and $50 male attendants.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
ALASKA SENDS GREETING TO
NEW RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT
Message Transmitted to Petrogrsd by
Department of State.

Washington, April 30-The new
democratic government of Russia has
been oficialIy greeted by the Alaska
legislature as 'our nearest sister de-
public in message transmitted to
Petrograd by the department of state.
The following resolution addressed to
the president of the Russian duma,
was adopted by the territorial legisla-
ture:
THE territorial senate and house of
repres IN tatives of the territory Of Al
aska- session assembled. extend the
hand of greeting to our nearest sister
republic, Russia
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
HARVARD HOSPITAL UNIT
TO SEE SERVICE ABROAD
Order Received From Adjutant Cen
eral of United States Army.

BOSTON. April 30. - The Harvard
University hospital unit known Of
hcially as Base Hospital No >. wag
ordered TO prepare for immediate SER
vice abroad by direction Of the adfI-
tant general of the United States
army today. The unit. which is vir-
tually complete. was recruited large
iy from the faculty and instructors Of
the Harvard Medical school and from
the Peter Bent Brigham hospital Il
had been planned TO mobilize the unit
on Boston Common within a few DAYS
DR.. Harvey Cushing. director Of the
unit. was in Washington today -nn-
ferring with Surgeon General Cor
gas.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
BRITISH FINANCIAL EXPERT
PAYS VISIT TO WALL STREET
Iorn cunIiffe, Governor of the Bank
of England.

New York. April 30.-Lord Cum
life, governor of the Bank of England
and financial expert of the British
commission now in this country made
n number of informal calls in Wall
Street today. He visited some of the
leading banking houses. including J.
P. Morgan and Company.
Lord Cunliffe held an informal con-
ference also with members of the To-
cal federal reserve board. where he
met Benjamin F. Strong, Jr-, who has
resumed his duties as governor of
that institution after a years absence.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
TWO GRAIN ELEVATORS
BURNED IN CHICAGO
Contained Approximately 5000 Bush
els of Oats and Wheat

Chicago. April 30.-Fire destroyed
two grain elevators of the Hales and
Edwards company. which holds ap-
proximately 5000 bushels of oats and
wheat, late today. causing a loss esti-
mated at 100000
Police and federal officials began an
investigation to determine the origin
Of the blaze before the flames were
under control
1t was said that numerous attempts
had been made to burn or blow uu
mills and elevators. and that insur-
ance companies were in possession Of
much information along this line
which had not been made public
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01

Banian1in Joy of Boston, has resign
ed as president of a bank at
$780, 900 for a position in the United
States army as a captain at 81 400.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
MILLERS MOVE TO STOP
SPECULATION IN FLOUR.
Are to Ask IS on Every Barrel Pur-
chased for Future Delivery.

Minneapolis, Mimi, April So.-Mili- i
ing companies here announced today
that hereafter a margin of So will be
asked on every barrel of -four pur-
chased for future delivery. This action
was taken with view to curbing
speculation in -four and also affording
greater protection to nillers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
RAISE IN WAGES FOR
BITUMINOUS COAL MINERS
OF From rs to 80 Per Cent.-About
$1,000 Are Affected

Phila delphia, April 30.-CoaI operat-
ors and representatives of the mine
workers Of the central Pennsylvania
bituminous fields reached an agree
ment late tonight by which the men
will receive an increase in wages of
from 25 to 80 per cent. Among other
concessions the miners had demanded
an advance of 33 1-3 percent. About
$4,000 are affected.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01

DR.. Frederick BesIey, commanding,
has announced that Northwestern
University Hospital Unit No. 12 has
been ordered to mobilize for service
in France DR. Besleys command in
Guides complete equipment for a base
hospital and a. personnel Of about 250.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
lETNEV AND TROLLER CAR
IN COLLISION IN BRIDGEPORT
irving Bauer, a Passenger on the Jit-
rey, Was Almost Instantly Killed.

Bridgeport, Conn. April 3o-Trvfng g
Bauer, a passenger on crowded lit
hev bus. was almost Instantly killed
This morning il 2 collision between
the bus and a trolley car on Fairfield
avenue at Broad street. The bus
sideswfped the front end of the car,
which had stopped, and Bauer was
thrown through the side door of the
bus and was crushed between the au-
tornobile and the trolley car. his chest
and several robs being crushed Her
man Undsdorfer of Stratford. driver
of the bus. was held in $1,000 for a
hearing In the city court.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
TO INCREASE FLEXI5ILITY
OF FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION
An Order Issued to Pool the Box Cars
of All Railroads for National Use.

Chicago, April 30.-An order which
i neffect pools the box cars Of all rail-
roads for national use in any direction
was issued today by the special rail-
road commission of the national coun-
Gil of defense. The new order is said
to be of great importance as increas-
ing the iexibility of freight transpor-
tation- fs a.sNs--. 4ss's- s--V -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
AMERICAN SURGEONS TO
BE.SENT TO EUROPE
VIII Go as Members of the Medical
Corps of the U. S. Army.

Washington. April 30.-American
surgeons to be sent to Europe for
service with the army in France will
go as members of the medical corps
of the United States army. This was
anr ounced officially at the war de-
partment today.
1t was indicated that the American
doctors would be sent forward at an
early date and that e1ntua1ly a large
number would be assigned to duty in
France.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
FRENCH WAR MISSION
TO TOUR MIDDLE WEST
viii Leave Washinaton Thursday to
Visit Chicago.

Washington, April 20.-The state
depa -tment announced tonight that
the French war mission would leave
Washineton Thursday to visit Chica-
go and later would go to Kansas Citr-
St Louis. Springfield. Ills, Phila DEL
phia New York and Boston. At the
conclusion of the tour the party will
return to Washington.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
ESTIMATES SUBMITTED FOR
WATERWAY DEVEI ICl?MENT
Are Being Considered by the House
Rivers and Harhcrs Committee.

WASHINGTON, April 80. = Estimates
recently submitted by the war de-
partrnent for waterway development
nggrega ting about $50, 100000 were
considered today by the house rivers
and harbors committee. Tho commit
tsc organized for this congress, under
F-nalruan Small, who expects to press
me bill at this session.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
BOSTON TO FURNISH
SEED POTATOES AT COST
To Persons Planting on Park Land
1900 Bushels Contracted For.

Boston, April 30.-Persons planting
potatoes on park land made available
by the city will be furnished with seed
stock at cost. Mayor Curley today
contracted for 1000 bushels of seed
potatoes, and the first consignment of
1900 bushels will be made INN. uo.ee5iately
available for early -p-antarsss
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
No Eiraworks bal PhiladeInhia.

Philadelphia, April 3O.-Mayor Smith
today issued a proclamation prohibit
ing after today the sale of fireworks
in Philadelphia The proclamation
contained an order for the arrest OF
any persons discharging frearm of
any sol D. within the city limits. Z.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01
American Students Dropped in Berlin

Copenhagen via London April 80,
6.55 p. m.-The Hamburger Fremden-
blatt states that all the American stu
dents in Berlin university have been
stricken off the student list. The stu
dents thus dropped comprise sixteen
men and four women, most of them Of
German descent.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-01

Dr.. John w. Hancher, of Chicago, an
nol1nced that the Methodist church
had launched a project for $4,000
600 to be used by the Methodist Board
Of Education to improve the equip
ment and endow the colleges. Already
s17 900 900 has been raised.