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Evening star., 1917-10-30
u. s. UNDERSTANDS WARS
AIMS NOT TO BE TOPIC
Allied Conference to Deal Wat1
Definition and Coordination OF
Military Effort.

Andrew Bonar Laws declaration III
the house of commons that war aims
will not be discussed at the coming al
He'd conference and that only ques-
tions pertinent to the prosecution VI
the war will be taken up, agrees win
the understanding of the United states
government. A definition and co-oloA-
nation of military effort is the chiet
object. made more than timely oy re-
suits of the Austro- German drive IN AtA'y.
One predominant question concerns
food and supplies whether for eoioiers
or civilians and how to get them 10 the
right place In the quickest possible
time.
Tho effects of the war on the politics
of the world are to have no place IN
the deliberations and the present pom
tical situation in any country Will be
considered only in the light OF miitary
necessity. Thus the internal cono1tlons
OF Russia and Italy and the measure OF
men and fqod and munitions to Dc given
these countries will be taken up a.
military problenR"
Evening star., 1917-10-30
German Drive on Italy
Aimed to Hasten Peace;
TeutonS in RaptureS

by the Associated Press
AMSTERDAM, October 30.-The Aus
tro-German offensive against Italy. ac-
cording to the vorwaerts of Berlin.
was not undertaken in an aggressive
spirit with the object Of conquest but
solely to bring peace nearer.
The German papers are in raptures
over the victory on the italian front
The weser-Zeitung says:
THE blow inflicted on Italy Is as
strong as that which drove the govern
ment of France to bordeaux, but more
formidable in its effect. because We are
wiser, calmer and more experienced
than in the last days of August, lsl4.
The worst pessimist now must see tnal
Germany is strong enough to win peace
by force. The success achieved aRalust
Italy will result in a complete ehanse
of attitude on the part of Italy fowaro
the entente, which II not manifesteo
Immediately will be manifested at the
peace conference
"One of our chief aims must be to
carry on peace negotiations In sucn
way that we do not negotiate win
England about the affairs of the whole
world. but with each enemy about him
self. Italy affords the best starting
point for this procedure
Evening star., 1917-10-30
TO COLLECT PHONE TAX.
Chesapeake & Potomac Company
Ready to Comply With Act.

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company is preparing to collect taxes on
telephone messages imposed in the new
war revenue act
In the case Of public telephones with
coin-box attachments the tax Of cents
is to be inserted as directed by the oper-
ator.
Special preparations for billing regular
subscribers correctly for the tax imposed
on their messages Of Is cents and over
also had to be made.
The law not only applies to all mes
saxes on which the rate Is Is cents or
more per message. but also to all mes
sares on which the total charge. includ-
INK overtime. amounts to is cents or more.
Thus while a single call at the rate Of S
cents bears no tax. should the conversa-
ton be prolonged over a period which
would make the aggregate charge Is cents
or more, the tax Of cents is imposed.
All telephone bills rendered during the
life Of this law will include q toll service
statement that will show those messages
an which the tax IL to be levied, toEothas
with the amount of such tAk
Evening star., 1917-10-30
PICKED TO HEAD COMPANY.
Herbert E. James Elected Captain
of Defense ORGANIZATION.

Herbert E. James has been elected
provisional captain of Company H OF
the Home Defense League Rifles, at the
government printing office. Company
H is the newly formed organization
among employees of the midnight shift
at the printing office. Other officers
elected Professionally are: First lieu
tenant, George G. Wilson; second lieu
tenant, Herbert Newsom; secretary
treasurer, H. W. Ziegler.
The names Of seven new members
Of Company II were turned in yes
terday to Col. NJ. A. Winter. regimental
commander of the Home Defense
League Rifles.
Company A will meet at headquar.
ters, 1924 H street northwest. Thurs
day evening for the regular weekly
drill, Capt Charles d. Shackleford has
issued orders for all members to b
present
Evening star., 1917-10-30
ItaIy's Armies to Stand
on Line of TagIiemento;
Paris View of Situation
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, October 30-The Italian sit
uation is summarized by the Temps
military expert as follows:
THE Austro-German offensive on the
Italian front develops with disquieting
energy The enemys right. descend
ing in the valleys that converge on
Azzida. have reached Cividale. All the
italian forces on the plateau of Balm
eizza and on the Carso as far as the
sea, menaced with development, have
been obliged to evacuate the regions
that they were at SO much pains to
conquer. They are retreating toward
the west beyond the Isonzo.
I'm the same way as the Germans
went to the aid of the Austrian troops
the allies are going to give their sup
port to the Italian army, where they
will find on the Tagliemento a line
of resistance where it is to be hoped
the Italian position will be re-establish-
cd. as was ours on the Marne. There
is no time to lose. Cividale is only
twenty-five miles from the Taglement-
to. and the enemy's columns march with
prodigiOuS speed"
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Gen. Smuts Says Victory
for Germany in Italy
Will Not Help Kaiser
Rr the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CARDIFF, Wales. october 90
Speaking in regard to the Italian
situa ton here, Gen. SHUTS, the former
South African commander. said:
Germany sees America rushing In
with tremendous weight. Therefore,
she Is trying to dodge the issue and
catch some advantage in minor
theater of war. 1t Will not help her. 1t
will only prolong the war few
months. The issue is no longer in
doubt.
"Italy's position is serious. but not
discouraging. Italy already knows
that the allies will stand by her to the
end We shall not see her head on
platter. / shall not be surprised to see
this boomerang come back on the
Germans. The war was not decided in
Serbia nor Rumania and will not De
decided in Italy.
In the principal theater Of the war
the enemy is going steadily down
ward. and Germany has been beaten by
the French and British armies.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
ltaIy's Forces Ignorant
of Enemy Preparation;
Guns Placed at Niqht
BY the Associated Press.


ZURICH. October 30.-The military
critic Of the Vienna Reichspost says that
thousands of tons of munitions and
equipment for the offensive against
Italy were brought to the front over a
network of concealed roads, and guns
were placed in position at night time.
The Italians observed nothing of these
maneuvers, which were carried out with
the aid fthe most modern technical
devices.
Evidently" continues the writer. 1.-THE
enemy was deceived by the absolutely
unchanged appearance of the country
an impression which the advancing
troops did everything to preserve.
when the attack began, the mist i'm
peded the artillery, consequently the
infantry delivered the first blow, ad-
vancing with marvellous rapidity, SO
that the mountain positions were sur
rounded and made untenable before the
fog lifted"
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Teuton Rulers Happy
Over Successes Scored
Along ItaIial Front
By the Associated Press.


AMSTERDAM. October 3O-A dis
patch received here from Vienna says
Emperor Charles of Austria-Hungary
has congratulated Emperor William on
the capture OF the Italian town OF
cividale by the German troops, and
has thanked the emperor for placing
at his disposal "a number of your
splendid divisions
The attacking energy of your
troops" said the message of the Aus
trian monarch. proved, as ever. to be
uneonquerable."
Emperor William, in reply. sent the
following telegram to Emperor Charles
"The operations so successfully be-
gun under your command against the
Italian army give promise of progress
j rejoice that beside your well tried
1sonzo fighters the German troops in
comradeship of arms have beaten our
dislcyal former ally. Congratulations
on the recapture of Gorilla and the
Carso plateau. Forward with God!'
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Spoke Of Untiring Efforts.

Senator Hoke Smith spoke Of the untir-
ing efforts of Senator Bankhead in get
ting this work started and said that
legislation passed during the present ad-
ministration than had been enacted dur
ing the past fifty years Of the country s
history. he thought nothing would be of
more benefit to the country's good than
the bill that made possible the betterment
Of our roads,
Secretary vogelsang of the Interior
Department said that he felt sure the
Bankhead highway would not stop at
Los Angeles. but would continue on to
Seattle after reaching California.
The pathf1nders went up Pensylyania
avenue and crossed into Virginia, plan
ming their first important stop today at
Richmnn1.
The delegations from Burlington. Me-
bane; Raleigh. Durham. y. G.. and Rich
mond, Fredericksburg, Petersburg and
Clarksville. Va. will escort the party
through their respective states.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
TO ENFORCE SHEPPARD LAW.
Thirteen Police Sergeants Detailed
for Service Under Prohibition Act.

Mai. Pullman, superintendent Of po-
lice, today designated thirteen SER
peants to work with their precinct
commanders in the enforcement Of the
Sheppard prohibition law. The men
were designated in compliance with a
provision of the law, which holds GER
tain members OF the police force re-
sponsible for the prosecution OF Of
lenses. The sergeants are:
r. R. Bean. Ira Sheetz. W. p. Hess.
II. L. Kilmartin. o. T. Davis. Edward
Turry, F. s. w. Burke, J. B. Cornwell.
], II. Luton. Philip Browne, J. w. Nc
Cormack, C. J. p. Weber and ]. f.
Preston. -
Evening star., 1917-10-30
UNITED STATES COMES
TO THE HELP OF ITALY
Effective Measures Taken to Support
That Country in Present
Crisis.

Within the past forty-eight hours the
United States has come to the aid of
Italy In q way not disclosed, but con-
sidered by the Italians themselves a
most effective measure to support that
country In the present crisis. This aid
is in addition to the twenty-five ships
which. as stated yesterday. have been
placed at her disposal to carry food
stuffs for her hungry civilian popula-
ton. and word Of which cabled immedi-
ately to Italy is reported to have had a
marked effect in heartening the popu-
lation there.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Seek Evidence of Royalist Plot.

PARIS. October s0.-Continuing their
efforts to obtain evidence Of the sun
posed royalist plot. the police yesterday
raided the offices in Lyon, Bordeaux
and other provincial cities Of LAction
Franchise. tho royalist organ whose
editor, Leon Daudet, is under investi-
cation. Omoes Of a6lliated newspapers
we're searched and quantities Of docp.
mentS were seized,
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Through Irregular Channels.

Beside this delay the final figures also
are held back by other subscriptions as
which were sent through various nm
usual channels. some to the Treasury
Department, thus necessitating the in.
dorsing of the checks or the turning
over OF the money through the proner
channels
upon Mr. Poole today for the success NJ
the campaign in Washington. A letter
from DR.. L. 8. Rowe. assistant secre-
tary Of the Treasury. stated:
Nov that tho second liberty loan
YOU my congratulations on the mag.
nincent work you have done"
From J. C. Koons first assistant mai.
master general, came a similar letter
and there were many letters from
Washington business men compliment
ing the committee on Its work.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
BANKHEAD HIGHWAY
PATHF|NDERS0FF
Span to Atlanta Is Started
From Capitol After Many
Speeches.
TWENTY AUTOS IN PARTY

In driving rain the pathfinding tour
TOR the new national highway span be-
tween Washington and Atlanta, Ga,
started from the Capitol today after
brief ceremonies in the rotunda. About
twenty automobiles carried the path
finders, including Senator Bankhead of
Alabama and Representative Webb OF
North Carolina as the congressional
representatives.
President Wilson. because of engage
ments, and other cabinet officers were
unable to review the pathfnders.
The Bankhead highway is to extend
from the National Capital to Los An
geles. the longest post road in the
world.
Fully 500 persons assembled in the
rotunda OF the Capitol to listen to ad-
dresses by Senators Bankhead of Ala
bama, Hoke Smith Of Georgia, Duncan
Fletcher of Florida. Gov G.. B. D. Hard
ing Of the Federal Reserve Board, Con
troller Of the Currency John Shelton
Williams, Representative Webb OF
North Carolina and Assistant Secretary
OF the Interior Vogelsang Of Los An
geles, Cal.
Pay High Tribute.
Senator Bankhead paid high tribute
felt greatly honored in having his
name at the head Of what he believed
to be one of the most important move-
ments before the country today. In
wishing god-speed to those men who
were about to blaze the trail on this
tremendous piece OF road work, Sena-
tor Bankhead said:
1T is a pity that the weather is not
more favorable for you who are about
to start out on what deem one of the
most important pieces of construction
al work ever attempted in the United
States. project that will eventually
connect the two great oceans by q
magnificent roadway. but the honor Of
being one Of those who are to start
this great work will fully compensate
you for any inconveniences that
might come to you owing to the in
clemency of the weather.
''The building of this great national
highway is not a fy-by-night undertake
ing. but legitimate piece Of business au-
thorized under the charters of the laws Of
Alabama. and which. when finished, will
be of greater help to our country. both
In times OF war and peace. than any
other undertaking ever before at
tempted"
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Russia Commands Attention.

Russia WED with italy today in the
attention OF officials here because Of
the absence of any aggressive move
ment on the part of the Russian army
to take advantage of the removal of
men and guns from the Russian to the
Italian fronts. This withdrawal of
man and gun power. dispatches re-
ceived today indicate. is far greater
than was at first supposed. and there
has been lesser withdrawal of forces
on the western front, where operations
are at a standstill. to concentrate on
the Italian drive
Evening star., 1917-10-30

John L. Patten of Evanston. a Chi
cago suburb, mentioned among those
who have received the war cross in
Paris. Is the only son Of James A. Pat
ten, widely known as dealer In grain
and cotton. ana for his numerous PHI
1anthropiea.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Speculation Regarding Effect.

Speculation on this point centered
about the indication it may give Of
the willingness of Russia to continue
to take an active part In the war. So
far as the Russian front was strongly
protected by the Germans and Aus
trians 1t was not believed that the
Russian army, even II desired to do so,
was equipped adequately to ofter a
sturdy resistance. But with the weak
ening Of the 'orces of the central DOW
ers in that region some observers be-
lieve that Russia could be valuable in
diveFting q portion Of the forces now
plunging Into Italy II her army would
take advantage of the situation.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
D. c. TOTAL FOR LOAN
TO EXCEED S23,0OO,0OO
Chairman Poole Receives Coneratu.
lations for Excellent Work
Done by Committee.

Washington's subscriptions to the Sec
ond liberty loan. 1t was stated today,
are now practically certain to aggregate
more than s23,000.000.
Not until noon tomorrow will John
Poole, chairman Of the local COMMITTEES.
be ready to state the exact total for the
capital The final report Is being held
up by delay on the part of many who
subscribed on the streets and in theaters
to make their nrst payments, and IL such
persons would do SO by tomorrow noon
they would aid in swelling the total
which Washington's committee will be
able to report.
Evening star., 1917-10-30

ATHENS, Ohio. October 30.-Gen.
Charles H. Grosvenor. former repre-
sentative In Congress from the elev-
enth Ohio district, died at his home
here today. aged eighty-four.
Gen. Grosvenor for many years .
notable figure in republican politics in
Ohio and for twenty years q member
of Congress, had been failing in health
for several years. He had not taken
an active part in political affairs in
Ohio since 1906. when he was defeated
for Congress in his district by Albert
Douglas.
Mr.. Grosvenor was q native OF Con.
necticut, born at Pomfref September
TO- 1888, of revolutionary stock. His
father moved in 1888 to Athens county.
Ohio He began the study of law ana
In 1857 was admitted to the bar. Be-
fore entering political lie No ois-
In 1874 he was elected to the ONO
house Of representatives and on re.
election was chosen speaker OF tnAt
body. He entered national pontics y
q member of the Forty-ninth Congress
in 1885, and served three terms. He
was again elected in 1888 and served
continuously from the Fifty-tnlro 10
the Fifty-nfnth Congress. inclusive.
Dental elector in 1876 and 1880. ana
he was a delegate at large to the re.
publican national conventions OF 1eSS
and 1900. -s..-
survive him.
Volunteers as Private.
At the beginning OF the civil war Ne vol.
unteered as a private soldier. but beeore
| the regiment was fun he was nt eomm.s-
He served until october. 1855. He was
twice recommended for promotion by Cen.
! Thomas, who in the closing months OF tne
war wrote a strong sMeep,n9 ping E1%1n En thrn"sh
the grades to lieutenant coionea ana coso
mel. then to brigadier general by oreve6
When the 18th Ohio. q three years rsG-
| ment, went out Of service by the e1pi piss
ton Of its term, upon the recomnendanon
Of Gen. Thomas he was retained by inc
War Department to command new ~.
RI 5th. 18th. 24th and 35th regiments.
This conglomerate regiment formed pas
| Of the provisional brigade commander py
Gen, Thomas at the battle OF Nashville.
Conspicuous as Legislator.
Gen. Grosvenor was a leader In the
House of Representatives. Agricui.
turists regarded him as their specfaA
friend and advocate. while labor rec.
ognized him as its champion
Gen Grosvenor was facile, pleas
ing and effective writer and contrib.
uted able articles on the questions OF
the day to the leading magazines and
periodicals, while as a newspaper cor
respondent his services were sought by
the great Journals of the country. He
likewise was an experienced platform
lecturer of recognized ability. He
ranked among the notable political
orators and made campaign speeches
in nearly every northern state as well
as in many of the south.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Initiative Taken by MI. Baker.

The initiative in this matter was
taken by Secretary Baker in person.
after conferences with Raymond b.
Fosdick, chairman of the War Depart
ment commission on training camp ao-
tivities. The Secretary sent a personal
letter to each Of the fraternity supreme
executives. inviting them to meet him
In conference with reference to the
matter.
Those who responded included George
Fleming Moore. sovereign grand COM
mander Of the Scottish Rite Of Free
masonry for the Southern Jurisdiction
of the United States: Barton Smith.
sovereign grand commander OF the rite
United States; Frank c. Goudy. grand
Brown, supreme chancellor Of the
Knights Of Pythias: Senator Morris
Sheppard Of Texas representing the
Woodmen Of the World: DR.. J. G. Pace,
representing the Modern Woodmen
Of America: P. H. Callahan of this city.
representing the Knights of Columbus
Adolf Kraus. representing the Order OF
B'nai Birth: George e. Corson. general
grand high priest Of the General Grand
Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons of the
United States; William s. Parks, grand
commander Of the Grand Commandery
of Knights Templar Of the District. rep
the Grand Encampment: Joseph A
Burkhart, representing the B. P. O.
Elks; E. St. Clair Thompson, repre-
senting the General Grand Council of
Royal and Select Masters Of the United
States; ]. w. Ford. representing
the Loyal Order of Moose, Edward
is. Schmid. grand monarch of the Mys-
tic Order of Yelled Prophets; Charles
E. Ovenshire, imperial potentate of the
Ancient Arabic Order of Mobiles Of the
Mystic Shrine of North America; Louis
s. Gottlieb. representing the Hebrew
Emigrant Aid Society; w. w. Mansfield.
representing the United Order Of Com
mercial Travellers; Solomon Schelinsky
grand master. I. o. B. A; Max L. Hol-
lander. grand secretary Of the Indepen-
Sisler. representing the Maccabees; ~
w. Bradford. also representing the
grand sire of l. 0. o. F.; James A. Fla
herty. supreme knight. Knights Of CO.
lumbus; Joseph Mclaughlin, represent
ing the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Evening star., 1917-10-30

front, which was then opening. render
ed full compliance impossible. as the
war Office and the generals at the front
were making demands for guns Whlch
were impossible to resist.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
Future Plans Not Announced.

Cotter T. Bride and Henry S. Baker.
the other members Of the board. have no
farms to retire to- but they will continue
to live in Washington. Neither had any
announcement to make as to plans for
the future. Waldo c. Hibbs. excise in
spector. who has been in the District
government service nearly twenty years.
probably will continue to serve the Dis
trict, Edward j. Hart. clerk Of the
board. who came to Washington from
Trenton, n. j., early during the Wilson
administration, is studying law at
Georgetown University. and will remain
here until his course is completed.
The excise board organized in Septem-
ber, 1918 Its first chairman was Jo-
seps G. sheehy. Upon his resignation
man and Cotter T. Bride appointed to the
vacancy on the board. Following Cen
nninted to the board and elected chair,
man. This year the board granted os9 s9
wholesale licenses, which added s7l,2oo
to District revenues. and 269 retail Ii
censes. for a total fee OF $4o3,5oo. the IN n
come from both wholesale and retail ~
censes amounting to $474,7oo.
Evening star., 1917-10-30
666,4O2 SIGN PLEDGE
T0SAYE IN THE HOME
Food Administration officials Elated
Over First Campaign
Day Results.

Results OF the first day of the food
pledge week campaign. so far as shown
by returns to campaign Headquarters
here. are 666.402 new cards signed.
These added tc the 1.74O.5ss oards al
ready in the hands of the food ad-
ministration before the present food
pledge week campaign began. make a
grand total of 2.4o7.0o4 pledges Of per-
sons who have agreed to observe the
advice and directions of the food ad.
ministration in the conduct of their
kitchen and dining rooms as their per-
sonal contribution toward victory in
the war.
Campaign Managers Elated.
Those in charge of the CAMPAIGN hare
are elated over the showing of the Ars+
day. not so much on account OF the 40
uTes themselves. although these a.
ready total almost fourth of the rntni
mum goal of 100000 families which
has been set. as on account of the Ger
tainty of complete success which fhev
draw from these returns.
The returns come from comparatively
few states. since in the majority Of states
the campaign Is only getting fairly under
way. and definite reports were impossihie
In no case, however, was there anv in,
dication except that the expectations al
the campaign headquarters Would ~
more than fulfilled.
Maine Heads the List.
| To Maine belongs the credit for III.
greatest number Of cards reported on The
first days work-s7.500. Iowa is nex,
with $4,000. while Indiana reports more
| than $1,000; North Carolina. $4,000, ano
South Dakota, 1850.
| Louisiana, which has been running its
campaign for over week. today sent II
100000 more than Its accepted goal ol
zoo. 900, and 80 per cent OF the who'll
number Of families in the state.