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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08

Havana. April Cuba, not yet out
Of her teens as a republic, Is at war
with Germany, and is the first Of the
Latin-Americsn countries to range
herself alongside the United States her
liberator and protector.
At 1916 o'clock tonight President
Menocal affixed his signature TO the
Joint resolution. passed unanimously
late this afternoon by both the Senate
and House. thus putting into effect the
declaration that state Of war exists
between Cuba and the Imperial Ger
mar Government Four German YES
sells here we're promptly seized.
The Joint committees, appointed only
yesterday by the Senate and House
agreed carly this afternoon upon the
phraseology Of the resolution, and the
stage was set for quick action before
either branch of Congress convened.
The resolution follows:
article ! Resolved. That from to-
DAY q state of war IS formally declared
between the Republic OF Cuba and the
imperial government Of Germany. and
the President OF the republic Is author
lied and directed by this resolution 70
employ all the forces Of the nation and
the resources of our government TO
make war against the imperial German
government with the object Of main
tanning our rights. guarding our terri
tory and providing for our security,
prevent any acts which may be attempt
cd against us and defend the naviga-
tion of the seas. the liberty OF COM
merce and the rights Of neutrals and
internatic justice.
Article Tine President Of the re-
public is hereby authorized to use all
the land and naval forces in the form
he may deem necessary, using existing
forces, reorpanizing them or creating
( new ones, and 20 dispose of the eco
nomic forces Of the nation in any way
he may deem necessary.
Late this afternoon Chief Inspector
/ of the Port Panne notified the Presi-
dents secretary, Eusebio Azpiazu, that
hs had observed large volumes OF
smoke pouring from the funnel OF the
interned German ship Bavaria. Port
police went aboard the ship and were
/ informed by her commander, Captain
Graahes, that he, in compliance with
orders from his government. had at
tempted to damage the machinery in
order TO render the ship useless.
The crew. together with the captain
and his wife, were removed, as were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Cuba joins United States in War
Against German Aggression
Congress at Havana Votes Unanimously to Strike in
Defence of International Justice; Ieuton Ships
% Damaged by Crews Are Seized

the crews Of three other interned Ger
man ships in the Havana harbor. All
were sent to Cabanas Fortress.
The other vessels were found to have
been slightly damaged They are the
Adelheid. Kydonia and Ollvant.
Preparations to place Cuban volun-
teer army Of 10000 men at the disposal
of the United States are actively under
way, the Republic OF Cuba News Bureau
announced last night.
The Cuban navy, it was stated at the
bureau. recently completed thorough
search of the Cuban coasts as a result
of rumors of a secret German suDma-
rine base there, and has reported that
no evidence Of any such base was found.
A patrol to guard against the estaollsh-
ment Of one has been put IN force IN
conjunction with United states war
ships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Panama Will Help
Defend the Canal
President Valdez Cancels Exc
ouat,lr of German Consuls

Panama, April THE President Of
the Republic OF Panama, DR.. Ramon
Valdez. signed a proclamation this af-
ternoon committing Panama unre-
servedly TO the assistance Of the United
States in the defence Of the Canal.
The President also cancelled the eX-
equaturs of all the German eonsuls in
Panama
The proclamation declares: "Our in
disputable duty in this tremendous
hour Of history is Of a common ally,
whose interests and existence. as well,
are linked indissolubly with the United
States
81. therefore. declare that the Pana-
man nation will lend emphatic CO.
operation 10 the United States against
enemies who execute or attempt 20 exc
cute hostile acts against the territory
OF the canal or in any manner affect or
tend 10 affect the common interests"
n - announced that Germans resi-
dent in Panama will be interned II they
give any evidence Of being involved in
plots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
May Wheat Price Scars
On Reports of Short Crop

Chicago. April Panic hit the
Board Of Trade to-day when May
wheat went whirlng aloft TO S2.14h.
The shortage in the winter wheat
crop of more than 200,000,000 bushels.
compared with the promise after the
crop was seeded, makes the worlds
food situation more critical than it
has been any time so far. The surplus
Of old crop wheat in this country is
generally supposed to be all sold for
export as fast as il can be loaded out
at the seahoard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Brazil Expected
In War by Monday
Crowds Cheer for AlIies-News-
paper Advises Hostilities


SAYS it is semi-oficially informed that
q declaration Of war by Brazil against
Germany may be expected by Monday
Sac Paulo, Brazil, April Great
crowds paraded through the streets OF
the city to-day, singing the national
hymn and waving flags. The paraders
gathered in front Of the newspaper Of
fees, cheering for Brazil and the Al
lies. The crowds dispersed without
disorder after listening 70 patriotic
speeches.
Rio de Janeiro. April THE cap
tain If the torpedoed Brazilian
steamer Parana cables that, in add
tion TO the killing Of three members
of his crew. several sailors were
wounded by the explosion Of torpe-
does.
"A Noite." in a special edition, pub
fishes an editorial in which il says
that onlv three solutions present
themselves-frst, a simple rupture o.
diplomatic relations: second. a rupt-
-ure followed BY reprisals such as the
reouisition Of German ships; third
declaration Of war.
1--WE consider the first continues
the paper. IAN insufficient solution.
The second will inevitably conduct 20
the third. We have always been psci-
fists. but to-day we do not see how II
is pos ossible to avoid the catastrophe
longer. unless we resign ourselves 10
be considered as people who, oelhg
OUTRAGED. VIII not dcfcnd itself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Wheat Crop
Badly Hurt
By Drought
Winter Yield $4,000, 1000
Bushels Less Than Last
Year, Says u. S. Forecast
Grain Prices Soar
On Bureau S Report
Weather Defeats Farmers
Effort to Replenish Worlds
Food Supply

Washington, April Efforts Of
American farmers to bring this year 3
winter wheat crop to record production
for wartime needs apparently have been
defeated by severe weather conditions,
and crop Of only 43O,OOO,OOO bushels
now is expected, a slump of more than
90 900 900 bushels from last years crop.
In forecasting that total to-day the De-
partment OF Agriculture announced
that the average condition of the crop
April 1 was the lowest ever recorded
on that date.
The production estimate was based
on the assumption Of average abandon
ment Of acreage and average influence
on the crop between now and harvest
time.
Production of rye this year promises
to establish a record, with 6O,OOO,OOU
bushels. Farmers in the rye growing
states increased their acreage by I4O,-
600 last autumn, foreseeing a greater
demand and higher prices because OF
the war.
From present indications the com
bined winter wheat and rye harvest
will he 49O,OOO,OOO bushels, compared
with 529,127, 900 bushels last year.
Crop Had Bad Start
Winter wheat was sown last autumn
on 4O.S9O,0 acres, which is close tc
the largest acreage on record. The
crop had bad start in the important
growing states and entered winter ii
poor condition. insufficient snow GOV
ering and dry and windy weather killed
much OF the crop.
Much of the abandoned acreage viii
be planted to corn in the southern par
Of the belt al d to spring wheat in th'
northern portion. Prevailing higt
prices for wheat are expected TO spul
farmers to place a larger acreage un
der spring wheat, and officials look fol
a record crop of that cereal.
In Kansas ard Nebraska, the TIVE
leading winter wheat growing states
/ the crop suffered enormous damage
Kansas reported a condition OF 45 pc
cent of a normal. That was a DECLINE
Of fifty points from the condition re
ported December last. In Nebrask;
the condition on April / was 35 pc
cent of a normal. decline Of 3S points
since December !. In Ohio the decline
was : points; Indiana, 18 points; Hi
nos, 81 points; Missouri, % points
and Oklahoma, 10 points.
Allies Depending on United States
The extent of the winter wheat crop
usually about two-thirds of the entire
production OF wheat in this country, il
vital question, inasmuch as the Allie:
will depend to a large degree upor
American supplies. and Argentina ha'
placed an embargo on wheat and foul
exports.
Cereal specialists of the Department
OF Agriculture are recommending L
farmers that if the crop is not NOR
than half killed to let it grow. Where
more than that has been killed in th'
northern part Of the belt seeding t
spring wheat is recommended, but il
the southern part of the region plant
ing Of corn is proposed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Germany Shaken
By Wilson Message
Press Indicates Kaiser Will
Accept Changes

Copenhagen via London, April T.
The declaration by the United States
that a state of war exists with Ger
many and the question OF internal lib
eral reform in Germany have acquired
an intimate connection through Presi-
dent Wilson's message. The German
government, though, of course, denying
the validity of President Wilson's state
ments, has hastened to counteract their
probable effect.
The appearance Of a semi-ofticial dec
laration in the "Norddeutsche Allge-
meine Zeitung" on the German En-
perof's interest in reforms testifies to
the fear that President Wilson's argu-
ments will get home to the Socialist
and Liberal forces, who several weeks
ago were saying much the same thing
as the President and were demanding
that the Emperor identify himself with
the imperial Chancellor's promises OF
reform.
German newspapers Of yesterdays
date feature the announcement as the
leading news of the day, along with re-
ports of the debate in the American
Congress. Many of the newspapers
follow the "Allgemeine Zeitung's" lead
with articles telling of the frmness oil
tho bonds uniting the Hohenzollern and
other German dynasties with the Ger
man people.
There is every evidence that under
the influence of recent American and
Russian developments the movement
for immediate introduction of liberal
reforms. particularly the modernization
90 tbo prussian constitution, Is steadily
gaining ground.
} Chancellor Won Bethmann-H -Hollweg,
who in his last Reichstag speech de-
clared emphatically that he was mot
ye,Y convinced Of the necessity Of TAX
;ro nm Prussian electoral reforms be-
fore the end of the war, may II Is
nredicted soon be brought to see an
other light.
Will Draft Resolutions Quickly
In view of the big Reichstag ma
iority favoring reforms, resolution
will be reported out speedily. 1t VIII uh-
doubtedly embody proposal to put the
house on record as demanding the
reform of the Prussian Diet and a
change in the district representation IN
the Reichstag, taking into considera-
tion the growth and the shifting Of the
empires population since 1871.
It is doubtful, however, whether the
more radical proposals that the Reichs-
tag should use its constitutional pre-
rogative to provide by legislation for
the introduction Of Diets based on free
and equal suffrage in all the federal
states will be accepted, or that the
crown will arbitrarily alter the consti-
tuition OF Prussia and abolish the three
classes Of franchise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
No German Reply
to Wilson; Kaiser
Announces Reforms
Pledge for Greater Freedom
Forced by Attitude of Rus
sia and United States
Berlin. April After a careful
study of President Wilson's address,
the Foreign Office declared that
there would be no official reply.

Amsterdam, April : via London,
April s).-Emperor William has or
dered German Imperial Chancellor Won
Bethmsnn- Hollweg to submit to him
certain proposals for the reform OF the
Prussian electoral law, TO be discussed
and put into effect after the conclusion
of peace An official telegram from Ber-
lin announcing this order adds that II
foreshadows also the reform Of the
upper chamber of the Prussian Diet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Consumption
Opposed

The opposition to conscription in
the committee was led by Repre-
sentative Anthony, of Kansas, who
announced after the meeting that he
would introduce an amendment on
Monday providing that troops to be
employed in the war should be raised
by the volunteer system.
The principle Of universal liabil.
ity TO military service and compul-
sorry training does not please the
South. Representatives Of that sec.
tion have taken many Northern men
into their confidence, especially the
Northern men who are now being
besieged by letters and kilograms
from mothers clubs praying them to
fight conscription. The Southern
members say frankly they do not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08

Secretary Houston appeals 70
nation TO do It's utmost 10 pro-
ride food for Allies as ireH as
itsef. Page 2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Distractions
Appear

The Administration counts much
on the patriotic fervor of which there
is such abundant evidence-counts
on it not only to accelerate the activi-
ties Of Congress, but also TO stimu-
late recruiting for army and navy
which for the present is upon the
volunteer basis. The government will
need all possible popular support for
the work it has in hand. Before the
principle of universal military SER
vice and compulsory training is es-
tablished the Administration looks
forward to long, hard, but success
full fight.
The rumblings Of that battle were
heard to-day when Secretary Baker
and General Scott appeared before
the Military Affairs Committee Of
the House to-day. They both de-
clared that conscription would be
necessary in this emergency. Not
only would it be impossible to raise
sufficiently large armies under the
volunteer system, but there are other
serious objections.
Mr.. Baker outlined an additional
section to the army bill already
drafted providing for the conscrip-
tion Of an army on universal liability
to service lines. This new section
provides for special and technical
troops, consisting of industrial and
technical units, which may be raised
by the President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
Uncle Sam, HouSekeeber

Did you know that the Department of Agriculture
Extension work can help you to ice and coal? An
iceess refrigerator that obtains temperature of 80 and
only Of the governments ideas described this
ing on The Tribune Institutes pages in Part w.
In fifteen states 1000 women are following Uncle
Sans housekeeping advice and 90. 600 girls learning
how to grow gardens and fruit and vegetables It's
the kind of practical, definite help that The Tribune
Institute approves and describes each week. Do you
oct the benefit Of p
-Ghe Snnnau Trfbune-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
No Decision as to
Whether u. S. Shall
Join Entente
Universal Service
Will Be Opposed
Patriotic Fervor Is Trusted
to Thrill Congress and
Expedite Legislation
By Stevenson n. Evans

Washington, April There Is
yet only very dim conception Of
what Americas part in the war
will be. Magnitudes are not real
lied. Policies are uncrystallized.
This government as yet has made
no decision about joining the En-
tente. 1t is impossible to say au-
thoritatively what the policy Of the
Administration upon this will be.
There are two opinions among the
Presidents most trusted advisers in
Cabinet and Congress. According TO
one view, the policy Of this country
had best be kept distinct from that
Of the Allies. The men who hold
this view are particularly interested
in the rapidly unfolding develop
ments in Vienna.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
The Russian
Problem

There is next the Russian prob
lem. 1t is a source Of misgivings
There is very little positive Informal
ton on which TO base an opinion as
to the stability of the new Russian
government. The effect Of any sue
cess Of German military drives on
the Eastern front remains TO be seen.
The government of the United
States is very much impressed, al
though the people apparently are
not yet awake to it, by the probabil-
ity that the tremendous military ma
chine whichthis country is about to
fashion may be needed very soon.
If anything should happen to Russia
it would be necessary for the United
States 10 assume much greater
part of the burden. In any event
time is precious and political OBJ
structions are inevitable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-08
WEATHER

Partly overcast and cool to-day,
orobsbly followed by rain to-
night and tomorrow Strong
north winds, shifting to east.
Pull Report on rsre II
La ragione. [volume] (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1917-????, 1917-05-26

sottoscrittori con le somme sottoscrit-
t..
ALA seduta del 6 Febbraio 1914 fu
deciso di adoperare il denaro raccolto,
adibendOlO al bisogni piu immediate G
Sc altro ne fosse state Taccolto sareb-
be state usatO per assolvere altri i'm
pegni. Come primo passo fu portata
La NOce del POpOlO da 6 ad pagine
e solo chi e abituato a pagare per la
compilazione stampa di un giornale
puo cOnoscere la differenza che passa
nello spesato fra pagine di gior-
male quotidiano.
Regolata intanto la posizione degli
azlonlstl, fu preparata la seduta gene
rale per PeleZione che doveva tenersi
in Camden, State del New jersey, do
We la Compagnia editrice era incorpo-
rata, eleZiOne la cui data, come det-
to piu sopra, era stata rimandata ap-
positamente per dare Popportunita a
gil azionisti di esercitare un Ioro di-
ritto.
Niente restituzione di denaro, per
clio, doveva farsi, perche al posto di
questo erano stati dati ed accettati
del titoG
Oltre all'invito in inglese, tutti gli
azionisti fu anche spedita la seguen-
te comunicazione in italiano:
Philadelphia, Pa, 25 Mario 1917
EgregiO AMIGO,
La nOstra seduta annuale per la e.
leziOne del direttori di questa cOmpa-
gnia, di cui parOla nell'alligatO \.
l, 81 terra negli uffici della Corpora
tion Trust Company, nOstra rappre-
sentante per 10 State di New Jersey,
al No. 304 Market ST., Camden, n. j.,
allie ore 10 A. NJ. di martedi 21 Aprile,
1914.
| direttOri da essere eletti, secondo
un emendamentO fattO al nOstri regO-
lament nella seduta del s Febbraio
1911, sOnO quattrO; percio, ora che gil
aziOnisti sORO mOlti, nella prOssima Sc
duta pOrteremO il numero di essi a
cinGue.
In case che non pOteste assistere al
la seduta di cui sOpra, vi pregO di tor
narmi, nella busta di ritOrnO col fran
cObollo qui acclusO, la proxy, ciOe 10
stampatO marcatO No. 2, debitamente
firmato in basso, nella linea di destra,
mentre nelPaltra linea a sinistra 10 fa-
rete irmare da qualcuno come testi-
La ragione. [volume] (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1917-????, 1917-05-26

terra aperta smentirmi? Puo egli an
cora affermare che sedute non ne fu-
rono mai chiamate che 10 me ne an
dai, come puo andar via un banchista
qualsiasi, anche di quelli che 10 hanno
fornito di munizione per combattere
me POrdine Figli d'ltalia G la Banca
Statale?
10 ,partii per PItaia il % maggie
1914. ALA distan2a di un ammo e mez-
20 dopo il mio Iitorno, vendetti miei
Interest," che rappresentavo ne La
NOce del POpOlO, cioe lie ME azioni g
quelle di mio fratelo. 10 non vendct-
ii il gionale, come afferma lautore
della cosidetta lettera aperta, perche
non avrei pOtuto vendere cosa che non
era mia. Qualunque usciere di conci-
lazione sa che una COmpagnia non 81
vende; non 81 puo vendere, ed j COM
pratori non sarebbero stati cosi ciu-
chi ad acQuistare cosa che non mi APP
parteneva. 10 ero il padrone dele mie
azioni le vendetti; gil altri azionisti
avrebbero potuto far 10 stesso. Ven
dendo miei Interest,", intanto, la com
pagnia, per deliberate del suoi diret-
tori, 81 trasferi a New York.
| debit dell'azienda, quando 81 con
sideri che atri quotidiani ne hanno
per centinaia di migliaia di dollari,
oltre ad attire centinaia che ne hanno
assorbite, posse affermare che non We
ne erano. Del resto 10, vendendo miei
Interest," non avevo ne potevo avere
nulla di comune con i creditori, ne con
debitori. Credit debit rimasero al
la Compagnia edtrice. In ogni modo,
anche perche il pubblico sappia tutto,
diro che al momento del trasferimento
del gionale a New York la somma
del debit era di $939737, compreso
S3826,16 che 81 dovevano sui macchina-
rio. Tutti creditori furono avvertiti
della trasformazione furono pure
notificati Frank Di Berardino e Frank
Roma. A quest'ultimo, AMI, qualche
giorno prima del trasferimento furo-
no restituiti 369 dollari rappresentan-
Il un debito personale.
ST dice che 10 sia state minacciato
di procedimenti legal, da chi?
perche? L'autore della cOsidetta lette-
ra aperta sapra di certo che chi e
azionista di una certa azienda, l'uni-
co diritto che egli puo far VALERIE
La ragione. [volume] (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1917-????, 1917-05-26

none. In essO appOrrete anche la da-
ia del giornO in cui irmerete. Salu-
tandOvi mi dicO
NOStro
Giuseppe Di SilvestrO, Segr.
La seduta fu puntualmente tenuta
il q aprile 1914 negli Uffici della Cor
poration Trust Company del New
Jersey, al No. 304 Market ST., Cam
den. Quelli che non potettero essere
present. mandarono la proxy, cioe la
procura. Sono infatti ancora in mio
possesso lie procure del signori: John
r. Turner, Vincenzo Stracaro Bellino.
Giulio c. Carunchio,, Joseph Tumo-
lilo, Annibale Vernacchio, Nicola
PoTeca; Camille Mancini, Ferdinando
Bisciotti, Henry Di Berardino, DR..
Vincenzo De Nirgiliis.
Queste procure, va senza dirlo, so
no sottoscritte di pugno dcgli inte-
ressati. Fra gil c'etti ALA carica di di-
rettore della GpIpagnia anche il
Dr. Nincen2o Ne Nirgiliis.
Puo ora Hautore della cosidetta let
La ragione. [volume] (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1917-????, 1917-05-26
Un disOnOratO mi Chiama davanti
ALA Sbarra de2li aCCusatl

vita potter raggiungere la sOmma
prestabilta con piniziO della nuOva am
miniStTaZiOne.
Una seduta preparatOria ntanto a
yra luOgO il giOrnO 6 corrente, allie ore
S p. NJ, negli uffici de LA Voce del
POpolO", 800 Carpenter Street, ALA
quale siete caldamente pregatO di vo-
Ter essere presente.
COlOrO che non hannO pagatO tuttO
o parte dele aziOni sottoscritte sOnO
prcEati di farlo prima il giorno del
la seduta, ~iacche con remissiOne del
lie aziOni e come Sc moi avessino e.
messo denarO.
Aiutare una buOna istituziOne che
linO ad OGgi ha datO abbastanza pro-
We della sua sOlidita { dovere di Ogni
buOn cOnnaziOnale.
In attesa di vedervi la sera del vi
salutiamO
La Voce del POpol0
per GIUSEPPE DI SILVESTRO
Nella suddetta communicazione e u
nito anche 10 specchio nominativo del
La ragione. [volume] (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1917-????, 1917-05-26
Al nOStri dmiCi G frdteIIi IettOri

QUESTO GIORNALE E. FATTO DA VOSTRI AMICI DA
VOSTRI FRATELLI CHE VIVONO CON IL LAVORO OUOTI-
DIANO DALLALTRA PARTE VI E. UN FOGIIO MANTENIr.
TO DA BANCHISTI PROSSIMI AL FALLIMENTO, CHE HAN
NO LORO DISPOSIZIONE SOLDI DEL NOSTRI CAFONI SE
NOLETE PERCIO' CHE LA RAGIONE" CONTINUI A PIB-
BLICARSL e. VOSTRO DOVERE DI CONTRIBUIRE A MAN
TENERLA IN VITA MOI SIAMO BENE CORAZZATI f NON
LA SMETTEREMO Sc NON AVREMO RICACCIATI NEILA
MELMA NOSTRI AVVERSARII. DEL RESTO SONO GIA' NO.
TT SEGNI DI DEBOL LEZZA, DI ISOLAMENTO AVANTT DIN
QUE MOI ASPETTIAMO LA VOSTRA SOLIDARTETA'