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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26
Follows Conferences

The foreign minister's statement was
officially stated to have been made as a
result Of his conferences during the
past few days with President Wilson
and Secretary Lansing. 1t was gener-
oily regarded as disposing finally of
suggestions in some quarters that the
United States might be asked to sign
treaty not to make a separate peace.
This was an eventful day for the
commissioners. marked by the hearty
welcome Of Frances illustrious war
commission and the delivery to Am
hassador Spring Rice of America first
loan to the allies of 100000, 900.
Mr.. Balfour lunched today with the
Italian ambassador. passed part of the
forenoon at the treasury department
witt Secretary McAdoo and was enter
tanned at dinner at the British embas-
~ where reception attended by the
diplomatic corps and high American
officials followed
The foreign minister received the
newspaper men during the day at the
residence where he is entertained as
the guest Of the nation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26
First Loan to Entente

The British loan was n table as the
first made by the American govern
ment since it's entrance into the war,
and for the CELEBRITY with which it was
negotiated. less than "a hours after the
s7,o00,o0o00o war finance measure had
become a law. The loans to follow will
be placed where the money is needed
the most.
w h e her Great Britain, Italy,
France, Russia or Belgium-for Bel
GUM is to have money if she wants
it's to get the next loan had not been
decided tonight. All except Belgium
havea presented their applications for
relief to the American government
Secretary McAdoo expects to spend the
next 10 days or so in studying the sit
uation in each country as represented
by the visiting officials here with a
view to co-ordinating their requests
formulating a definite program and as
certaining just what sum will be need
ed in the first offering of bonds soon
to be placed before the publ&
AS soon as a definite idea is obtained
of the immediate and prospective
needs of each country Mr.. McAdoo
will place the data before President
Wilson and outline a program for the
Presidents approval.
The s2OO,O0O,0 900 furnished today is
said authoritatively to be only in the
nature of preliminary financing Of
Great Britain to enable her to meet
payments due or about to fall due for
munitions and other supplies pur-
chased in the United States. The
money was transferred by Secretary
McAdoo to Sir Cecil Spring Rice, the
British ambassador, by treasury war
rant--the largest single warrant ever
issued by this nation and probably in
the history of the world-and after en-
dorsement was turned over to John
Burke, treasurer of the United States,
by the ambassador with the request
that the money be deposited in federal
reserve banks to Great Britain's cred
it.
Italy has presented an urgent plea
for consideration. Her needs are said
to be pressing and immediate, and in
dications are that a loan will he eX-
tended to her promptly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26
CAPTAIN RICE A
BOSTON NATIVE

Boston, April 25.-Captain Emery
Rice. of the steamer Mongolia, the first
American steamer to destroy a Ger
man U-boat. is a native of Boston and
a graduate of the Massa chusetts Nau-
teal Training school. He was gradual
cd from the training ship Enterprise
in 1897 and for a while was in the ser
vice of the American Line out OF New
York as quartermaster. Upon enter
ing the service Of the Pacific. Mail
Steamship Co. his promotion was rap
id and he is said to be the youngest
man ever given a captaincy In that
company's service. His name has fig
urcd III interna tional reports before
for. while plying between San Fran
cisco and Chinese and Japanese ports
lie reported to his company that a
Japanese warship had refused assist
ancc when his vessel grounded off the
Japanese coast.
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Britain would have had to pay on a
private loan.
Discussion of Great Britain's further
needs in the immediate future was dis
cussed at the conference among Sec.
McAdoo, Sir Cecil Spring Rice and
Lord Cunliffe. and later at lunch with
the Federal Reserve Board.
Great Britain is spending. it was
represented approximately SS,000.000 a
day for foodstuffs and munitions in the
United States. Her needs therefore APP
proXimate $250.000.0O0 a month. Should
the government adopt a policy of col
lecting the proceeds of the first Dig
bond issue by installments, covering
four months, Great Britain's needs
during that period would be about 81,
600, 100000.
From that sum- however should be
deducted supplies at present pur-
chased by Great Britain on behalf OF
Italy and Russia. Preliminary reports
on this phase indicate that Great Brit
aims needs during the four months for
herself alone would approximate $3.50
100000 and n sum of approximately
that amount probably will be her share
of the first bond issue loaned the al
lies
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Battlefiields Are
Covered by German
Dead on West Front
Terrible Slaughter in Struggle for Wotan Line
French Artillery Still Breaking Up All Ger
man Attacks-British Progress in Mesopo-
tamia

Italian positions. The attack was sue
cessful at one point. where they sue
ceeded in recapturing a vantage point
that had been previously taken from
them by the Italians.
The concentration of troops in the Tren-
tino region is being continued by the
Austrians, probably presag ing an early
offensive there. Meanwhile the Austrian
and Italian artilleries are keeping up the
spirited duel which had prevailed for sew
eral days past.
There has been considerable activity by
the Russian artillery in northwest Rus
STA, especially at Jacobstadt and near
Postavy. which lies northeast of wilma,
and also along the Zlochoff -Tarnopol in
Galicia.
In Mesopotan,ia
Further progress has been made by the
British troops against the Turks in Meso-
potamia. the Ottoman forces having been
Continued on Page 9, Column y
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The transfer of the big sum was made
in Sec. McAdoo's office in the presence or
Lord Cunliffe, governor of the Bank OF
England. Federal Reserve Board, treasury
and British embassy officials.
The amount of the loan was deposited
TODAY in the federal reserve banks by
banks subscribing to the $3.50 100000 issue
of treasury certificates of INDEBTEDNESS due
June 80. The $5o.OOO0OO remaining of the
issue will be disposed OF in manner yet
10 be announced by Secretary McAdoo.
The loan will take the place of pri-
vate loan which Great Britain had con-
templated obtaining from ]. 2. Morgan
& co. on securities Of the Canadian Pa
cifc Railway Arrangements looking 70
the issue by Morgan s. Co. had been I'M
der way for some time when Secretary
McAdoo requested that they be deferred
ond indicated that the government would
meet Great Britain's immediate needs.
Save 100000 Interest
Incidentally. Great Britain Will save
anproximately $3.o00.oo0 annually in
interest. charges by obtaining the loan
fron, the government instead of from
priyate institutions as the govern
ment's interest rate will be three ana
one half per cent as compared with
minimum of Ave per cent. wnlch Great
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26
At Home of Henry White

Tonight after being warmly well
coined by American officials and hall
ed as ilmstlious friends by thousands
of people who lined the streets while
they crossed the city, the commission
ers are at the home Of Henry White,
former ambassador TO France, as the
guests Of the United States govern
ment.
Tomorrow. the leading members, NJ.
Niviani Marshal Joffre and Admiral
Chocheprat, will be received by Presi-
dent Wilson and later there will be
preliminary conferences between the
representatives of the French and Am
erican military and naval chiefs. Be
fore night the administration will have
in its possession at least broad out
line of Frances view of American
narticipation in the war. The leading
members of the commission coming
I'D from Hampton Roads aboard the
Presidential yacht Mayfower, had
their first view of the national capital
from point on the Potomac RiVer
below Alexandria, soon after Mount
Vernon had been passed,
Once ashore the party quickly en-
tered motor cars and drove across the
CITY to the residence where its men,
beers are to be entertained during
their stay here. Clerks in the gov
eminent departments had been given
permission to leave their desks to Join
in welcoming the visitors. schools had
been dismissed and residents from all
over Washington had fiocked to the
streets. From one end of the city TO
the other there was enthusiastic cheer
ing as the Frenchmen were recognized
Everywhere the French Tri-Color was
in evidence
Two troops Of United States caval-
nv acted as escorts for the mission
through the streets and other regulars
were stationed about the White home.
Secret service men were quartered
nearby and a searchlight has been
erected so that its rays can he directed
upon the entrance to the house.
Mr. Niviani took a long walk
through the residential section of the
city during the afternoon.
Marshal Joffre passed the afternoon
motoring through Rock Creek Park, at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26
Ciark's Appeal

Speaker Clark spoke Tor moro than
an hour Most of the House member
ship and many senators heard him
plead in characteristic fashion that the
volunteer system he tried again and
declare that in the minds of the poo
pie of his state. the word 'conscript'
is classed with convict Applause
frequently interrupted him.
Representative Sherlcy of Kentucky,
who replied to Speaker Clark, read a
telegram from Henry Wattcrson, of the
Louisville Courier Journal had sent the
Speaker declaring the volunteer system
was a relic of the past as is the stage
coach, and that his vote against con-
scription would weaken his usefulness
to the country.
Sherley declared there was no at
tempt by CONSUMPTION proponents to
under estimate the braN cry or effective
ness of the volunteer soldier. but that
modern scientific warfare made the
draft system necessary to obtain the
best results from the whole citizcnrv.
Chairman Dent Of the committee
leading the volunteer advocates, asked
Mr.. Sherley why the navy was on 4
volunteer basis and the army proposed
to be on a draft basis.
1T is one thing" replied Mr.. Sher-
ley, Ito be able to furnish 100000 mon
over q course of years as ships come
into commission and to get them by the
volunteer system. and it is quite an
other thing to organize a million men
by the volunteer system with the un-
certaintes of enlistment and of vol
unteerng."
Senators Reed. Vardaman, and Shcr-
man were the speakers on their side.
All three opposed the selective draft
and upheld the volunteer system Sen
ator Reed spoke for nearly four hours
and attacked the bill in almost every
| detail. Senator Nardaman criticized
Continued on Pace S, Column 81
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Captains Thrilling Story

Captain Rice outlining the incident
said:
1T was go o'clock in the afternoon
of the 10Th that we sighted the sub
marine. The officer commanding the
gunners was with me Oh the bridge
when the first mate cried: There S
submarine off the port bow.
The submarine was close to US
too close in fact for her purpose-and
she was submcrging again in order to
maneuVer in better position for tor
pedoing us when we sighted her. We
saw the periScOpe 50 down and the
swirl of the water. | quickly ordered
man at the wheel TO put to star
board, and we swung the nose of the
ship toward the spot where the sub
marine had been seen.
We were going full speed ahead
and two minutes after we first sight
ed the I-boat it emerged again about
1000 yards off. Its intention probably
had been to catch us broad-side on
but when it appeared we had the stern
gun trained fun on it.
The lieutenant gave the command
and the big gun doomed. We saw the
periscope shattered and the Shell and
the submarine disappeared.
Il can't speak too highly of the
cool manner III which the lieutenant
handled his crew of gunnerS 1t was
fine exhibition of the efficiency OF
American naval men. The lieutenant
knew before the shell struck the sub
marine that its aim was accurate.
There is no guesswork about it. but
case of pure mathematics Taking tn,
speed at which the Mongolia was travel
ing at the time and the speed which tn.
submarine undoubtedly would make anC
computing these figure, with the distance
we We're from the submarine when il wa.
first sighted and when it appeared the
second time, it can be shown that the
lieutenant had his gun sighted to The
men. And it must be remembered tina
the whole affair took only two minutes
i assure YOU we did not stop to recon
noitre after the incident but steamet
away at full speed, for it was not i'm
probable that there was another subma
rine about. The one | got undoubtedlN
had been lying on the bottom at thi!
spot waiting for the ship, and came III
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6alfour's Statement

When the newspaper correspondents
had been presented. Mr.. Balfour said:
Gentlemen, | am very much obliged
TO YOU for coming here today, and Civ
ing me the opportunity of expressing
to YOU personally, and through you to
the great American public how very
deeply we. who belong to this mission
sent from Britain, value the kindness,
the enthusiasm, the warmth of well
come which we have received in this
capital city of the United States.
AN our hearts are gratifed and
touched personally. We are even more
deeply touched by it as being the out
ward and visible manifestation of
sympathetic emotion in carrying out
and responding to a great call, which
is the real security for our success.
Dissemination Of U. S.
40 man who has had the opportu-
Continued on Page IL, Column 81
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Many thousands of German dead
strew the battlefields over which the
British and Germans have been en-
gagged for the past three days in titanic
struggles for mastery.
British Gains
The British troops have made fur
Their gains south Of the Scarpe river in
their advance toward Cambria and also
have captured the hamlet of Bilhcm.
east Of the Havrincourt wood, which
lies midway between Arras and St.
Quentin.
Violent fighting continues around
Monchy, where the British attacked
three times but were repulsed with
heavy losses. according to Berlin.
4, Air Fighting
In a continuation of the intensive air
fighting Is German airships have been
forced down by British airmen, accord
ing to the London war office and six
British machines are missing as re-
suit of fights in the air.
Along the French front the artillery
activity everywhere continues violent
Twice the Germans essayed infantry
attacks, but in each instance they were
stopped by the artillery fire of the
French. Heavy casualties were infiict-
ed on the Germans in an effort tc
wrest the Hurtebise farm from Gen
Nivelle's forces.
In Belgium artillery duels continue
especially in the vicinity of Dixmude
punkrk Attacked
German torpedo boat destroyers
early Wednesday morning shelleC
1 Dunkirk and sank a French torpedo
! boat which engaged them.
! On the Carso plateau of the Austro
/ Italian theatre. the Austrians south o
/ Gorilla delivered an attack agains
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26
AN INDICATED
MAJORITY OF 50
Minor Changes Between
Senate and House
with Consequent Con-
ferences Will Delay
Law Another Week

Washington, April 25.-Al-
though Speaker Clark took the
floor in the House today,
and aroused great enthusiasm
among opponents of the admin
istration army bill by his vigor-
Gus denunciation of the selective
draft and defense of the volun-
teer system, champions of the
measure still were confident to-
night that it would pass not la
ter than Saturday, virtually as
approved by the President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26

Washington, April 25-The French
mission to the United States, headed
by Rene Viviani, minister of justice,
and vice premier. and Marshal Joseph
.Joffre. hero of the Marine and popular
idol of the people Of France, was vel
coined to Washington today with
heartfelt enthusiasm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26
REJOICING BY
COL. ROOSEVELT

oyster Bay, \. Y, April 25-Col-
onel Theodore Roosevelt was gleeful
tonight when told that gun on the
Mongolia named after him, had sunk
a German submarine. II am greatly
rejoiced," he said, land I congratulate
the captain. the gunners and all the
crew of the Mongolia. Thank heaven,
some Americans have at last begun to
hit. We have been altogether too long
purely at the receiving end of this war
Germany has waged on us"
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when it heard the pro pellers. I immedi-
ately sent a wireless message stating tina,
a submarine had been seen.
Gun Named After T. r.
That's about all the story, excepting
this: The gunners had named the guns
on board the Mongolia and the one
which got the submarine was called Theo-
dore Roosevelt, so Teddy fired the first
gun of the war after ALL
Captain Rice recalled that he came from
Allston, Mass, and that the encounter
with the submarine occurred on the same
date when the Bay State was celebrating
the anniversary of the battle of Lexing-
ton.
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Ma jority in Favor

1t was announced during the day
that a poll of the House made by sup
porters of the bill disclosed a favorable
majority of between 60 and 20. Its
passage in the Senate is considered
assured, and unanimous consent to
vote on it there by Saturday will be
sought tomorrow. Minor changes made
in one house or the other probably
will necessitatc a conference, so that
the bill is not likely to become q law
for a week or more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26
British Loan Made
S2OOOO0,000 TREASURY WARRANT
HANDED BRITISH AMBASSADOR
America Becomes Bank er for Entente Allies in
Place Of Great Britain and Will Soon Furnish
Relief to Italy, France and Russia

Washington, April 25.-The United
States today stepped into Great Brit
aims former role Of banker for the
Allies with a 5000, 900 900 loan to Great
Britain herself and the promise of 9TH
er speedy financial relief to Italy,
France and Russia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26

Washington, April 25-Complete un-
Outstanding Of Americas attitude in
the war-unreserved cooperation in the
fight Of democracy against the German
military menace without enhancing
political alliances-was expressed bv
Foreign Minister Balfour, head of the
British war commission in a statement
today to newspaper correspondents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26
LEFT AMERICA FOR
ENGLAND APRIL 7

New York, April 23.-The American
steamship Mongolia, vessel of 49,
$50 tons. owned by the International
Mercantile Marine Co. left an Am
erican port for England on April 4.
on her second trip since Germanys
submarine declaration of February l.
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the edge of the city. The Marquis de
Chambrun. grandson Of Gen. Lafay-
etc. called upon several old friends.
Meanwhile the five staff officers and
technical experts. who left Fortress
Monroe by train this morning, had ar
Continued on Page 5, Column a.
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NO COMMENT
BY WASHINGTON

Washington, April 25-The poll
cy of the government. is to make
no announcement or comment up
on the destruction Of a German
submarine by the steamer Mongolia
at this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26
Hearty Welcome to
French Commission

Cheers and Handclapping Greet Principals Up
on Arrival at Washington Navy Yard -A |
Eyes Upon Joffre the French Army Hero
Secretary Lansing and General Scott in Re-
ception Party-Receive Great Bouquets from
BalfOur
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THE WEATHER
UNSETTLED

Weather forecast: Thursday unset
tied. probably followed by showers;
Friday clearing; moderate southerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-26

London, April %. 4.45 P. M.-Captain
Rice of the American steamship Mon
goIia which has arrived at a British
port, told The Associated Press today
that the Mongolia had fired the first
gun of the war for the United States
and sunk a German submarine
The naval gunners on board made a
clean hit at 1000 yards. The pcriscope
was seen 10 be shattered.
About to Attack
The submarine, Captain Rice said,
was about to attack the great liner,
in British waters on April 10. He de-
clared there was absolutely no doubt
that the U-boat was hit. and that there
was every reason to believe it was de-
stroyed.
The periscope was sighted dead
ahead on the last afternoon of the
voyage.
The captain gave the order for full
speed ahead with the intention of ram
ming the submarine.
The periscope disappeared and a few
minutes later reappeared on the ship S
broadside. The gunners fred, hitting the
periscope squarely and throwing up a
mountain of water.
Evidence of Fatal Blow
Even more pertinent a fact as regards
the ultimate fate OF the submarine was
that the shell disappeared Immediately
after the hit was made. The captain stat
ed that a shell Away ricochets in the
water and can be seen again unless il
finds it's mark. Oil also was seen on the
water after the submarine disappeared.
The Mongolia was going at full speed
and was long distance away when the
spray and foam subsidized, but from the
bridge the officers observed the spot
through their glasses and they are con
fIdent the submarine was sunk.
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American Steamer Mongolia
Sinks First German Submarine
DIRECT HIT AT 1000 YARDS LEAVES LITTLE
DOUBT AS TO EFFECT--SMASHED PERISOOPE

Shell Roosevelt Is Believed to Have En-
Hull UBoaO Where Submarine Sank and the At
tempted Attack Was Not Repeated Says eddy Fired
Shot After All
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