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The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
HOOVER BOARD
AGAIN ACCUSED
BYSPRECKELS
Food Administration I'm
dergoes Continued On
slaughts at Inquiry. a

Continued onslaughts on the United
States Food Administration featured
yesterdays session of the Senate sub
committee on manufactures, investi-
eating the sugar shortage.
The climax came when, at the end
of hours of bitter pickering, Claus A.
Spreckels, head OF the Federal Sugar
Refining Company, questioned state
ments of Herbert c. Hoover, Food
Administrator.
What have you to say of Mr..
Hoover's statement that you are sore,
because you saw 30-cent sugar ahead,
until the Food Administration stepped
in?" Senator Reed, chairman of the
committee.
Il can see no justification for that
statement" replied Spreckels.
SpreckeIs Offers to Aid.
How about the Hoover statement
that you wished to see the Food Ad-
Iministration destroyed" pursued
Senator Reed.
On the contrary; since last May
have repeatedly offered to work
for it and with it, and to operate my
plant even at a loss to help it,"
Spreckels answered.
Senator Reed then produced a
statement issued by Mr.. Hoover and
published Sunday. This statement
set forth that France had received,
in the last three months, at least 30
per cent of normal supply of sugar
from this country. Senator Reed
asked whether this were true.
This country has sent to France
these amounts" Spreckels declared:
In October. 24,3OO tons; in November
none, and in December none"
Was that 80 per cent of a normal
supply?" asked Senator Reed.
mo. sir" answered Spreckels.
That was about 80 per cent or 10000
tons, whereas the normal supply for
France for three months is 100000
tons"
Reed Ignores Hoover.
Earlier in the day Hoover appeared
in the committee room. He asked per-
mission to make a statement. The
committee ignored the request, and
Hoover shortly left the room.
These sugar men," he said after
ward. have been fighting among
themselves twenty-five years, and now
tHcI arc trying 10 manner the FOOD
Administration into lining up with
them. What we want is a chance to
tell what conditions really are"
When Spreckels repeated that prices
liked on Cuban sugars had raised
Hawaiian sugar prices and enabled
the company of George NJ. Rolph, head
Of the sugar division. to make Sc, ,OOO. 600
extra profits, Earl D. Babst, president
or the American Sugar Refining Com
pany. tried to get the floor. Senator
Reed ignored him.
In a few moments Babst again
sprang to his feet.
MY character has been assailed." :"
he said. ''I have been accused Of
using my position on the international
committee to the profit Of my com
pany."
You draw that inference from the
testimony, but you were not named"
answered Senator Reed.
Senator Reed explained repeatedly
that. at the request OF Counselor Polk.
OF the State Department, the Cuban
price-hxing arrangement would not be
discussed. Z,
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
Y. M. G. A. TOBUY
TABERNACLE TO
AID SOLDIERS
Workers Will Establish
Rest House When Sun
day Campaign Ends.
By ARTHUR JOYCE.

The war work department of the
Y. NJ. c. A. will get the Billy Sun
day Tabernacle, opposite Union
Square, following the evangelistic
revival. This was decided yesterday
at a meeting of the executive COM
mittee in charge of the Washington
campaign.
So well constructed is the big
wooden building that heads>of various
government departments made per-
sistent bids for the tabernacle, to
be used in the prosecution OF war
work.
1t was agreed that the Y. NJ C. A.
be given the privilege of purchasing
the building and arrangements have
been completed to-take over the big
auditorium.
1t will be used as a "rest room"
and home center for the thousands of
soldiers who go through Washington
each day. Decision of the Y. NJ. c.
A. to "go after" the building followed
reports of officers that few railway
stations house as many soldiers each
day as docs the Union Station. 1t is
to provide a place for the boys
between trains and to give them every
pOSSiclS SOIlIlOlI
Washington awaiting transfer that
the "Y" will take over the tabernacle.
For BilIy's First Sermon.
Every church in Washington CO.
operating in the campaign will be
urged to close it's doors during the
regular morning service hours on
the first Sunday the noted evange-
list will preach at the tabernacle.
This will be on January s.
The plan is to have the congre-
cations of these churches merge
for one big meeting to mark the
official opening of the Sunday
campaign. The scheme is in keep
ing with the wishes of the noted
evangelist, who is anxious that
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The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
BRITISH FORCES
HURLED AGANSTENEMY
ONNORTHITALIANFRONT
Berlin Reports Breaking Down of Assault
West of Piave-With Foes Great Drive
-. Checked, Allies More Aggressive.

Washington Tribune
London. Dec l-Heavy military actions. which the British
peona forces bore prominent part for the FIRST time resumed
the northern Italian front yesterday.
Both the Italian and the British troops launched heavy attacks
against the AuoGeman lines between the Benta and Pave nd-
eating that the allies. with the great drive of the enemy virtually
checked. adopting aggressive tactics. perhaps
prelude o a offensive in force.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
u. S. AIRMAN, THOUGHT
DEAD, HUN PRISONER
Lieut.. Willis Machine Shot Down
Over German Lines.

Boston. Mass, Dec. 17.-Lieut. Har-
old 3. Willis, Harvard II. a Newton
boy, and flyer in the Lafayette Es-
cadrtlle, who has for months been
thought dead, Is a prisoner in the
German camp at Gutersloh, westfalen.
He was beaten down in a fight over
the German lines, his machine shot
tull OF holes, but himself unhurt.
A letter written by Lieut.. Willis.
which came via Paris, was received
today by his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
John B. Willis. In it he tells of his
caRture. 80
Lieut. Willis went to France in
reoruary. 1si5. and served 4 year and
a q han with the Ambulance Corps, win
nIhg the Croix De Guerea for gaIIan-
Try. After eight months OF st1dy he
was admitted to the Escadrille.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
RUSSIA PLANS
ANOTHER WAR
Trotsky Would Have Peace
and Then Start Cross
Struggle.
BY FRANK W. GETTY,
Special Cable to Washington Herald
and New York Tribune.


London, Dec. 1.-THE chief event Of
the week, the conclusion of an armis-
tice between the central powers and
Russia. is likely to prove as severe a
blow to Russia as to the entente. The
armistice probably will last we'll into
the spring. as no one in Russia at
present is going to take the RESPONSE
bility of recommending hostilities and
Will be ended only by the conclusion
of n separate peace or by the end of
the war.
But one thing is certain-Russia Is
hardly more OF a factor in these ne
gotiation at Brest Litovsk than she is
in the war. Lenine Trotsky and their
Co-fanatics have but one ambition, and
that is to conclude peace in this war
and then start a cross war of their
own. Tho result is bound to be dis
organization and internal strife from
which Russia will be long in recover
ing.
What Austria Wants.
Austria wants part of the Ukraine,
which will prevent that province from
agreeing to any terms along these
lines, and Siberian. well removed as
it is from the scene of battle, also
pIODdoly Will oppose peace winch
entails too great a sacrifice.
1t is felt here that there is still
about an even chance that a separate
pace will not be agreed to Immediately,
principally because it is not believed
that Germany will make terms salts
factory to the Bolshevikl 1t all de-
pends on how badly the central pow
ers really want such a peace as they
could make with the present Russian
leaders. II they want such a peace
and the Prussian war chiefs consent
TO 1t. then there seems nothing now
to prevent its conclusion.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
GALLERIES CHEER:
40 MEMBERS SET RECORD:
SENATE GETS BILL TODA AY
How House Members Voted
-. on Prohibition Amendment

Scott, Iowa; Sears, Sells. ShackIe-
ford, Shallenberger. Shouse. Sims,
Sinnott, Sisson, SIemp, Sloan; Smith /;
Idaho; Smith. Michigan: Smell. Shook.
Steagall. Stedman, Steenerson,
Stephens, Mississippi; Sterling, IIli-
nois; Sterling, Pennsylvania; Steven
son. Stiness. Strong. Summers. Sweet,
SwitzeF.
Taylor, Arkansas; Temple, Thomas,
Thompson, Tillman, Timberlake, Tow
ner. Treadway.
Venable. Vestal, Vinson, VoIstead.
Walker. Walton. Wason; Watson,
Virginia; Weaver. Webb, yelling.
Whaley. Wheeler; White. Maine; {;
White. Ohio; Williams; Wilson. IlIi-
nois; Wilson, Louisiana; Wingo. Wise
Wood, Indiana; Wood. Iowa; Wood
yard.
Young. North Dakota; Young,
Texas.
Zihlman.
Noes.
Bacharach, BAckmon, Britten.
BrucIner. Buchanan.
Caldwell. Campbell. Pennsylvania: ::
Cary, Carew, Chandler. New York
Church. Clark. Pennsylvania; Clas-
son. Coady. Crago, Crosser.
Dale, New York; Davidson. Davis,
Dent. Dewalt, Dies. Dominick, DooI-
ing. Doremus. Drukker. Dupre. Dyer.
Eagen. Edmonds, Estopinal.
Fairchfld, Fitzgerald. Flynn. Fran
els. Freeman.
Gallagher. Gard. Garland. Garner.
Giliett, Gordon. Gwynn, Graham.
Pennsylvania: Gray. New Jersey;
Gray, Alabama: Greene, Mass. !;
Greene. Vermont: Griffin.
Hamill. Hardy. Haskell, Heaton,
Helm. Huddleston. Hubert. Hull,
Iowa.
Igoe.
Juul.
Lszalp. Lea. LehllfSeh. Lesher. LIN
fhicuna. Londes. 9onersan, Long
fwortn, Lufkin.
McAndrews. Macarthur. McLenore.
McLaughlin, Pennsylvania; Mc-Laugh-
lin, Michigan.
Madden. Magee. Maher, Mansfield,
Martin, Meeker, Merrett. Moore, Pa,
NORM, Mudd.
Nichols. Mich, Nolan.
Oliver, n. Y, O'Shaunessy. Over
meyer.
Parker, y. J., Porter. Pou. Phelan.
Ramsey. Riordan, Roberts, Roden-
berg. Rouse.
SABBATH, Sanford. Scott. Pa. Sherley.
Sherwood. Siegel. Slayden. Small,
Charles B. Smith. Thomas F. Smith,
Snyder, Stafford, Steele, sullivan,
Swift
Talbot. Templeton, TiIson.
Van Dyke. Ware. Voigt
Waldow, Walsh. Ward. Watson,
Pa, Welty. Wilson. Tex, Winslow.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
LLOYD GEORGE.
AS DICTATOR;
TEST ATHAND
Man Power Question Re-
garding Ireland May
Cause Severe Break.
BY ARTHUR S. DRAPER.
Special Cable to Washington Herald
and New York Tribune.

London, Dec. 1.-THE last weeks Of
1917 are ushering in a new order in
British war management. Instead of
the soldier leading, and the politician
forming the only policy accordingly,
Lloyd George intends to be dictator.
]. L. Garvin expresses the idea IN
THE Observer" as following: Its
for cabinets to order and soldiers 10
obey Substitute, Lloyd George for
the word cabinets and the sentence
contains a world Of meaning.
France and Italy are dependent crI
Britain to a great extent for food and
military support and in the next six
months, while America continues her
work of preparation. they will lean
more and more heavily on Britain.
Before the war the British army ana
navy were exceedingly close corpora
tions, with powerful civilian backing.
All through the war the cry has been,
don't let the politician interfer wIIl
the soldiers and suitors." and so tEe
latter have continued to enjoy great
independence and latitude.
Russia to Blame.
Russia has changed a lot of things,
including incidentally the relative po-
sition of soldiers, sailors and politi-
clans. Since the battle of the Somme,
the entente allies have held the in
itiatiye, Germany being constantly on
the defensive. Now it is admitted that
the enemy is in a position to regain the
initiative. Haig has won several strik-
ing successes in 1917 but none Of a
decisive character.
Germany is no longer surrounded
by an iron ring. The allies blockade
of the central powers will be broken
the moment the latter conclude a sep
arate peace with Russia. Thus Pre-
mier Lloyd George is in a position
closely approximating that at the
outbreak of the war. He must begin a
fresh campaign. Though advocates
of a strong policy insist that Lloyd
George is the only man to I'LL the
shoes of dietator at this stage, they
are far from satisfied with his political
position. even In his own country.
The test of Lloyd Georges dictator
ship Is likely to come when the man
power question is raised in the house
Of commons. All the Tory papers
have been arguing strongly lately for
Conscription in ireland where there
are 10000 eligible fighting men. The
Irish party leaders have preserved an
Ominous silence and something is
sure to break when official utterance
is given to this scheme.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18

failed to gain ground. but resulted
in disorderly retreat by the enemy.
Italians Rout Foe.
Yesterdays official report from
Rome, delayed in transmission, re-
ports the carrying OUT of brilliant ac-
tions by Italian naval and military
forces on the lower Piave, where for
many weeks the enemy has been
striving to bridge the river and OBJ
tain a grip on the marshlands from
which their heavy guns could bonn
bard Venice.
A storming platoon supported by
armed motorboats destroyed one of
the ens'ny's small spans o""r tEe
stream, while patrols routed the foe
from a group of houses.
The Italian air forces have been
more active than usual. Two hostile
CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
Fighting in Holy Land
Continues at Palestine

London, Dec. 17.-Fighting in Pales-
tine between Gen. Allenby's British
troops and the Turkish forces contin-
ues, according to a Turkish official
communique received here today. This
statement reports artillery duels at
several points east of Jerusalem, on
the narrow strip of territory between
the Holy City and the mouth of the
River Jordan, where the British COM
recently reported successful
operations by British airmen.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18

To West OF Piaye.
The British chose the mountain
front Immediately west of the Piave,
in the neighborhood of Monte
Fontana Secca, for their first stroke
in cooperation with Gen. Diaz. The
assault broke down before the Teu-
ton positions, the German war office
announced today. No mention of the
operation is made by Rome.
Meanwhile, in the region of Cap
rille Hill. at the head of the San
Lorenzo Valley, the scene Of desper-
ate fighting during the last four
days. The Italians swept forward
against the enemy. were pressed back
by counter attacks and finally forced
the -Teutons to withdraw to their
original positions, Rome officially re-
ports.
Forward thrusts by the invaders
from the direction of San Marino. on
the Brenta east Of Asiago, not only
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
Got What We Wanted"
Declares w. ]. Bryan
Regarding Prohibition

Comments of william Jennings
Bryan on result Of the prohibition
vote in the House:
I'VE got what We expected. but Il
was bigger than we had thought
The tide has now risen TO the
point where Il will carry with 10
many who might have opposed pro-
hbition had they thought their op-
position would be successful.
Il have no doubt OF the amend
ment's ratification. II will. I think.
be ratified within three years.
Il have been interested in two
other constitutional amendments. The
ooSrISvrD on rAeirHREn
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
Submarine Plans Stolen.

Buffalo, Dec. H.-Blue prints for a
new kind Of storage battery for Unit
Cd states submarines were stolen
from the Ivey Machine Works here.
saturday afternoon they were put IN
the safe. Two employees are missfng.
Eeoeral authorities are making an
slsrgetic ssAEsn.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
LARGEST VOTE CAST.

Forty members attended yesterdays session than heard
President Wilson's message The total of 40 said
to be the largest in Congressional history.
The result foreshadowed when proposed amendment Of
Representative Lea of California light and beers from
the act, beaten 232 to l07.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
Amendment Requiring Approval by
Three.fourths of States in 7 Years
Instead of 6 Most Important.
"DRYS" HAVE MARGIN OF EIGHT
Result Foreshadowed When Attempt to Ex-
empt Light Wines and Beers Is
Rejected by 232 to 1o7.

The House Of Representatives late yesterday afternoou
passed the national prohibition amendment by vote of 2sa
to 12S.
The advocates of the had eight votes more hsa
needed to give the necessary twohds majority of those
present and voting.
The measure which adopted by the Senate at the
last session, goes to conference
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
Coal Gone; 1000 Made Idle.

Philadelphia, Dec. H.-Four thou
sand men and women were thrown
out of employment today when the
Disston Saw Works closed because
Of the shortage of coal. The plant
manufactured bayonets for the ma
tlonal srmy.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
To Feed Animal, Horse Meat.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dec. 1.-THE
city council tonight decided 10 Hoo
verize and save meat ordinarily given
to animals at the Beaver Park Zoo.
and instead feed them horsemeat.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
SENATE TODAY.
Senator Shep.

Senator Shepl oIy leader. today Will in the
Senate A amendments approved by House. The
principal that the proposed amendment be approved by
heeouths of the States instead of years Ds
determined complete submission before Congress for the
holidays tonight.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
Harriet Varney Freed
. OF Charge Of Murder

Dedham, Mass, Dec. 17.--Miss
Harriet A. yarney. charged with
numbering Mrs. Pauline Keyes, OF
'Brcokltns,. was acquittsd here to-
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
Brazil Requests Allies, Staad.

Rio de Janeiro. Dec. ia motion
requesting the entente allies 10 de-
hne their war program win be in
troduced in the. Brazilian Senate
within q few ds !. Il was learned
tonight - \
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18
GALLERIES PACKED.

Tremendously crowded galleries. with spectators extend
ing into the corridors, witnessed the struggle
William Jennings Bryan leaned the gallery railing and
slapped his hands vigorously the result assured
Then he hurried the House floor where seated the chair
of Minority Leader Nthn he became the of cOnsrst-
uIatiohs
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18

Will have in the near futute an
agreeable surprise.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-18

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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-20
WHY FORCE THROUGH A CITY CHARTER?

Very few indeed are the men anxious to see Gov
ernor Pinkham sign the city charter bill Among
those who will be disappointed If the bill fails to
become law may be reckoned the two whom Judge
f. NJ Hatch fttingly referred to as the Advertisers
proteges, Messr& Andrews and Murray. The ma
jority Of the Legislature doesn't whoop for the
charter bill, but outside Legislators feel that the
Oahu delegations should be backed up The fact,
however, mat the Oahu delegations in house and
senate Endorsed widely different bills ought to be
remembered. -. E5~.. d. 49, f.
Those steering the convention charter on its
disreputable way in the house Joined with the sen
ate only because they wanted TO rush the bill
through and make the governor either sign it or
veto it. They did not want TO take a chance of Il
pocket veto Hence they assented to any old
charter
Chief Justice Robertson, Judge Hatch and others
who do not speak without due consideration are
strongly of the opinion that the present Legislature
should not force through a charter. revision biTI
That opinion is very widely held. The Legislature
will be in line with growing public sentiment if it
uphods veto by the governor in the event that the
chief executive refuses to approve the charter BILL
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-20
EDITOR
HOME ECONOMY IN HAWAII.

Through The cooperation OF household experts and
dealers in food commodities, the Star Bulletin to,
day begins publication of series of Home
Economy" pages.
The increasing cost of living in this territory
all orcr the United States. for that matter-s of
serious concern With meat eggs. fish, milk -four,
meal. canned goods and countless other arti
cles which figure in diet all on rapid ascending
scale, the family of small means has severe
struggle TO keep the table supplied without going
into debt, and for the very poor there is almost the
certainty either Of debt of reducing the mode Of
living below the standard of healthful nOurishmPn
The housewife is constantly asking: How can
hold down expenses? How can | shop inexpensive
ly? How can plan menu within the means of
the breadwinner of the family?
The problem is acute and it gives promise of
growing more acute. That is the situation which
has prompted the Star; Bulletin to make some inves
tgation into the possibilities of systematic planning
of home economy.
First this paper asked "a number of housewives
what their principal problem is. The consensus of
opinion is that the supplying of the table with
wholesome, inexpensive foods is the greatest diff
Guilty.
Then the Star Bulletin asked the College of Ha-
wall to work out on practical basis simple but ade
quate menus for three days, types of what be
done by the average family in Honolulu, The college
asked to take present prices, and commodities
the local market, and make up suggestions for meals
within reach of the purses Of the families of even
less than moderate means.
The first of series of articles by the college, with
accompanying menus and recipes appears on page
today. 1t will be followed by other articles.
In addition to the weekly home economy articles,
the Star Bulletin will undertake to answer ques-
tions bearing specifically home economy subjects,
and its columns are open also to suggestions of any
sort on the same line.