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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04

Mrs. Nellie Gay of Chicago. a So
cialist lecturer, stood at the corner
of Fourth and Boston for more than
two hours last night denouncing war
She was forced to quit by jeers of a
crowd of about two hundred persons,
which she was striving to address.
"All this war talk originates with
capitalists who want war so they can
make huge profits on the food sup
plies and munitions they CONTROL y
she said. -.
There followed a howl of derision
from tho crowd. The woman made
repeated attempts TO combat the op-
position but her highly-pitched voice
was drowned by the boots and cries
Of scores OF strong lunged men. Horns
of automobiles and motorcycles added
to the bedlam.
Forced to Quit.
Shortly after 9 o'clock Mrs. Zay
gave up the struggle. A few who
had heard the early parts of her
speech pushed to the automobile In
which she was standing and offered
their congratulations.
The police had been notified OF the
demonstration and ten officers were
assigned to this corner to prevent n
possible show Of violence. They were
instr uotsd not TO interfere unless the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
FIND SPY TRAILS
EVEN IN CAPITOL
Seriousness of the Presidents
Warning Seen; Sweeping
Inquiry Is Planned.

WASHINGTON. April 3.-The sig
nficance of President Wilson's warn
Ing of German spies "oVen in our Of
fices of government became appar-
ent today when it was learned that
on several occasions trails of the Ger
man secret service have been dis
covered within some Of the most
closely-Euarded precincts of the
executive departments.
Altho officials do not believe that
access has been gained ~ the for
eign agents TO any information of
great Importance, they are understood
to be convinced that not even the
state department with its highly CON
fidential diplomatic facilities has been
free from invasion.
Sweeping Investigation.
No evidence on which prosecutions
can be based has been found, it Is
said. but enough has been revealed
to prompt sweeping official investi-
CATION and precautions which the de-
partment believes will safeguard its
interests more adequately in the flu
ture.
In his address to congress last night
the president laid particu!lr stress on
the activities of German spies md a
stringent spy law will lie one of the
first measures requested Of congress
by the administration
70 Take up Espionage Bill.
Since the war began the justice de-
partments bureau Of Investigate ion,
charged with the prosecution of for
eign agents and disloyal citizens, has
been enlarged several times. 1t now
is expected to be given much wider
facilities and powers and to become
aE Increasingly important part of the
federal government.
Chairman webb If the house judi
ciary committee said tonight tina, the
espionage bill, which failed at the last
session, would be taken NJ by the
committee within n day or two with
view to quick action.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
While Awaiting Decision, Administrative Branch of
Government Rushes All War Plans, Military,
Economic and Financial.
FLEET WILL COOPERATE WITH ALLIES
United States Plans to Take Aggressive Part in Wip-
ing Out Submarine Menace; May Attempt to
Raise $l0000000000 Here.

WASHINGTON, April 3-War plans military, economicI
and financial for aggressive hoses against Germany weeI
rushed forward today by the administrative branch of theI
and only await action by reso
luton to be put into execution.
Enactment of the resolution not later than Thursday was
confidently forecast at the capitol after delay of "a hoursI
had been caused the senate by Senator La Foees obe
ton to its immediate consideration Debate will begin in both
houses tomorrow with action before adjournment probable.
President and Cabinet Meet
President Wilson and his cabinet the plans
at wohour session and previously the national defense
council with its civilian advisory commission and representa-
tNes OF several subsidiary organizations developed pocesI
and details of mOmentous consequence the nation Mean-I
while, the and departments ahead with
the more immediate preparations for defense.
Our Navy to Get Busy
Already the navy has taken steps insure co-operaon
between the American fleet and those of the allies
to become effective the formal entry of the United States
into the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
"a TOWNS VISITED
ON SECOND JAUNT
Chamber of Commerce and
Retail Merchants Have An
other Big Day.
GLAD HAND IS EXTENDED
Many Towns Turn Out En-
Masse; More Than 100 Busi-
neS Men on Train.

After having visited - towns in
Tulsa's trade territory, more than one
hundred business and professional
men returned last night at 1880
o'clock. Ii was the busiest days cX-
cursion ever made under the auspices
of the Chamber of Commerce and Re
tail Merchants association.
The day started out with chilly
wind blowing. and not until noon did
the sun give sufficient warmth 10 put
genuine Tulsa pep" into the eXcur-
sion. Altho tired and worn from the
many parades. the bunch was enthu-
siastic when the special reached
Tulsa last night They paraded be-
hind the band down Main street and
1ofied their hats while star
Spangled Banner" was played. A IL
nal cheer and everyone sCurried away
for Il badly rest
Big Jim" in Colors.
Traffic Sergeant Jim Pilkington, in
uniform. again led all parades. He
carried a beautiful stand of colors,
furnished for the occasion by II. f..
Louderback, commander of the local
camp OF Spanish War veterans, who
owns the flags.
At Claremore the boosters were
met by many citizens and the fire
department, with their beautiful auto
mobile hose wagon The new railroad
station at Clarcmore attracted much
attention. The Iron Mountain and
Frisco have erected in Clarenore two
# the finest depots in the state. state
Representative Woods, former state
Representative Ball, Editor Kates of
the Progress and many other citizens
did the honors. Just before the train
pulled out representatives. of the com
nercal club distributed small jugs
filled with Claremore's famous radi-
um water and autographed booklets
about the radium baths and the city.
Chelsea Turns ont.
Chelsea turlcd out in royal style
and provided one Of the best enter
tainmcrts of the day. Mayor How
ard, altho a candidate for recollection.
found time to head the delegation of
citizens and school children that met
the train at the station. troop of
boy scouts was on hand. Flags were
flying everywhere. Following n pa
rade the crowd gathered around a
huge flag pole In the center of the
main street intersection. A buglc call
was blown and then flag raising
took place amid wild cheering and
applause. Mayor Howard introduced
Glenn Condon. orator of the trade
CONTINUED OK PAGE FOURTEEN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
Crowd HOOts Woman Anti-War
=, Speaker on Downtown Corner

crowd became unruly~ Their services
were not needed.
The speaker declared that Ameri-
cans in their present wave Of enthusi-
asm did not understand the true
meaning of v>,r The German govern
ment, she said, in order to maintain
the country's population Is forcing
girls to accompany soldiers to the
front and cohabit illicitly. A similar
state of affairs was predicted for this
country if the United States enters
the war,
Sees Sentiment Against War.
Mrs Gay is a small, nervous woman
and apparently believes in tho cause
she represents.
There is n great sentiment in Ok
lahoma against war" she told n re-
porter after being forced to retire by
her unsympathetic audience last night.
1t was pointed out that the disdain
of large part of her listeners did
not substantiate such a statement.
"Oh. they are only few uniformed
men, whose minds have been inflamed
by capitalistic press" she replied.
Mrs. Gay has been delivering anti
war speeches in all parts of Oklaho-
ma and is a travelling representative Of
the national Socialist organization.
She will 20 to Sapulpa tonight
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
ONE AMERICAN DIES
AFTER SHIP IS SUNK
British Steamer Stanley Sub
marined and Sunk; Expo
sure Kills Several.

NEW YORK. April 3.-Thc Brit
ish steamer Stanley from Newport
News. March Z, with a cargo of gram
for Cherbourg. was sunk by German
submarine without warning March 81.
and live members of her crew killed.
Fifteen survivors reached here today
on the steamship Port Albany. Two
ether members of the crew, one an
American, died of exposure IN open
boats.
one OF the small boats, containinG
the captain ard is more men had no.
been heard from by the men arrive
ing 'oday and they fear it was lost.
Fires on hfcboats.
When torpcGoed the Stanley was
nearing the Irish coast, and while the
men were taking to the boats the sub
marine fired upon them and the shir
with a deck gun, the survivors ASSERT
ed. The men killed by the eXplo-
sion of the torpedo were three engf-
Ieers and two firemen.
Two boats were lowered. The one
containing the captain and IS mer
drifted away from the boat which
contained the men picked up by the
Port Albany and have not been hearc
Of since
Some Die OF Exposure.
The other drifted for 10 hours be,
fore being sighted by the Pert Albany
This boat had on board Chief Officer
cole, Chief Engineer jenkins ant
l5 OF the crew. Two of their mum
her, including an American, died ant
more would have persisted soon, Off
GERS said, had their rescue been innG
er DELAYED. The officers said the!
could not recall the name of th'
American. His home was in Newfor
News. The Stanley was a ship O.
QSI tons gross
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
MAYOR STOPS ELECTION
sand Springs Booths Open Only Two
Hours When Closed.

When clerks and judges appointed
to conduct the election at Sand
Springs yesterday persisted in carry
ing out their instructions, j. II. Glad
son. the mayor. intercere1 and or
dered the voting places closed. Now
residents of that community are won
dering whether the ballots cast con
stitute legal vote.
The election was Caliel two weeks
ago by the county election hoard.
Last Saturday ten citi ems of Sand
Springs asked the superior court for
an injunction to prevent the election
on the ground that the issue was one
for the supreme court to decide.
Ballot boxes and election supplies
were distributed by the board Mon
day. The voting places were open
only hours and 35 minutes, when
they were closed by the mayor.
The mayor and four councilmen
were to have been chosen at yester-
days election.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
Storm of Applause
for Wilson in London

LONDON, April 3.-A storm of ap-
plause was aroused in the house of
commons today by mention of Presi.
dent Wilson's address to congress.
Henry Dalziel asked Chancellor Bonar
Law whether he was in a position to
give any information as TO the de,
cision of the American congress in re-
gard to war. Mr.. Bonar Law replied:
II have just received a telegram
from our ambassador in Washington
in which after referreing to the speech
of President Wilson he adds that in
his opinion it was well received by
congress and he expected the authority
asked for would be given.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
BIG GERMAN FORCES
DEFEATED BY FRENCH
Series of Powerfully Organ
lied Points Near st. Quen-
tin Lost by Teutons.

series of powerfully organized points
of support held by large German
forces and about eight miles in ex
tent have been captured by the
French to the south of st. Quentin.
Various villages and heights fell into
the hands of the French.
The official communication from
the war office announcing this latest
successful operation reports that the
town of Rheims has been violently
bombarded by the Germans, more
than two thousand shells having been
thrown into it, resulting in some cas-
ualties to the civilian population.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
BLOODHOUNDS IN ERROR
Man to Whose Home They Went Mt
or Fire Proves \Iibi.

World Greek County Bureau
SAPULPA. OKLA. Apr'l 3.-Ilomer
Cunningham, the Oilton farmer, who
was charged with arson and whose
preliminary trial was held in the court
Of Justice Edward NJ. Lotridge. was
discharged after he had proved that
lie was not out Of his own house on
the nigtt Of the fire.
Cunningham was accused of firing
the barn Of J. Il. Brooks, near OiltOn,
on the night OF March 3. but evidence
was introduced showing that he had
been Ill hat night and that his mother
had been up at various times to give
him medicine. II was shown that she
had awakened him when she saw the
barn in flames.
BlCodhoun1s secured from Musko-
gee went directly to Cunningham 8
home the morning after the fire and
he was arrested. The loss on the barn
was $4,000.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04

of popular subscription loans.
II was estimated by one cabinet
member that $4,000. .00O.O 900 In small
be raised by bond issues in the form
interest loans can be raised quickly
in the United States
Opposition has developed to the
guaranteeing of foreign bond issues,
but 1t appeared probable that the|
United states, having raised money in
this country, would purchase the|
bonds of one or more of the entente|
allies at low rates of interest and inI
that way furnish them with ample|
capital with which to further their|
cWn war plans
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
Fake Extras

Two more fake "wuxtrecs" were
issued by the Democrat yesterday.
The 7-column headline or the first
extra misled the public for the
moment by announcing in bold
face voice, WAR is DECLARED"
when there was absolutely moth
ing in the story to bear 1t out. The
top headline OF the second extra
cried, CONGRESS DECLARES
WAR" when in truth the only ac-
tion that had been taken in either
branch WAS merely by the senate
foreign relations committee. As Is
told In The World OF this morn
ing, congress as yot has not even
started debating OH the war reso-
luton.
Attempting 20 fool its few read
ers, instead Of trying to give them
the news, seems to be the favorite
pastime of the Democrat,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
TULSA GUARDS LEAVE
FOR Fl. SILL TODAY
Mobilization Orders Received
by Captain and Start Will
Be Made at Once.

Captain Melvin, commar lin Z
company G, Oklahoma national guard,
received orders late last night from
Adult. Cen. Ancel carp to entrain a:
once for Fort sill, where the Okla-
homa troops will be modified. The
telegram from the adjutant general
did not indicate where the guards
would he sent after mobilization Is
completed. or what manner of work is
ahead Of them.
Captain Melvin announced that the
company will depart for Fcrt Sill to-
day, probably this morning. The com.
pany has been recruited to wac
strcngth IN the .aSt few DAYS
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
mitchell BACKS A LITTLE
Tells New York Senate Didn't Mean
Wagner "ConsciOus Traitor

ALBANY, n. Y. April 3.-When
Mayor John p. Mitchell of New York
stated recently that the opposition Of
State Senator Robert F. Wagner to
tho passage of the Rockaway Point
fortification measure indicated that
the senator was working more in the
interests of Germany than in the m
terests of the United States. he did
not intend to charge the legislator
with conscious and International dis
loyalty to this country. This declara
ton was made by the mayor late to-
day while under cross examination
before the senate on charges of hav-
ing made a false and malicious report
concerning Senator Wagner in his leg.
islative capacity.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
MANY CONGRATULATE LODGE
Aged senator Showcrcd with Praises
for Trouncing Paciflst.

IOI MetrOpOIItan Bank BulIdlnR.
WASHINGTON, April Senator
Lodge is receiving hundreds Of con-
gratulatory kilograms on his physical
powers over the obstreperous and
enthusiastic pacifist, whom the
dignified Massachusetts, statesman
floored notwithstanding his G. years.
or course, Tulsa got in on the map,
as usual, by the following from Edgar
DeMueles, Tulsa attorney Con
gratulate you on licking The Dutch.
Hit 'em again for me"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04

BERNE, via Paris. April 3.-Brand
Whitlock, the American minister to
Belgium, and party and the Chinese
minister. with twenty members Of
the Chinese legation, II persons in
all. arrived by special train at 1
o'clock today at Schauffhausen They
continued on their way to Berne.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
NOT AFTER OKLAHOMA OIL
Lieutenant Richardson says lie Made
No Offers Here.
From The Worlds Bureau

From The World 8 Bureau.
704 Metropolitan Bank Building.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-Lieuten-
ant Commander Richardson of the
naval board when asked today If he
was negotiating for large quantities
of fuel oil in oklahoma, stated posi-
lively that he was not.
''Is any one connected with your
board doing so?" nc was asked.
None that I know Of" he an
swered.
We'll, you would know il taey were.
wouldn't YOu?" q
II surely would know it; yes, sir;
and none are negotiating
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
Conscription to Be
Used in Getting Men

WASHINGTON, April 3.-Adminis-|
tration plans for raising an army onI
the principle of universal liability toI
service to be submitted to congress|
as soon as the pending war resolu-|
ton is adopted. are based on selectiveI
conscription of young men to be sum-
inoned to the colors as rapidly as|
they can be trained and officered AL
detailed scheme for the registra tionI
OF eligibles has been worked out.
After married men. others with de-
pendents and those whose service isl
required In industries have been ex-
empted. others within the age limits
fixed will be examined physically andI
those found fit will he selected, pos
sibly by lot until the first five hun
drcd thousand To be trained are se-
cured.
Need More Men.
1t was made clear today that fiveI
hundred thousand is nowhere near theI
limit needed and that it is expected
that more than five hundred thousand
available will be found in the firstI
classification. Others will be trained
as rapidly as possible by officers fromI
the regular army, national guard andI
officers reserve corps.
Maximum and minimum age linn
It's for the first call are fixed in theI
administration plan, but will not bel
made public until 1t is presented toI
congress. In recent discussions, al
minimum of IS years and a maximum
of 20 years have been mentioned.
Preliminary military steps possible|
under existing laws were added to-
day to those already taken. They in
cluded direction by Secretary Baker,
that the first class az the West Point
Military academy he graduated April
20, supplying 125 highly trained
young officers.
Fleet to Cooperate.
At the navy department it was AMI
nounced that steps have been taken|
to insure close cooperation between|
the American fleet and those Of theI
entente allies when the necessary au-
thority has been granted.
The American embassy at LondonI
has been in close touch with theI
British admiralty.
Standardization of the munitions In |
dustry will be one of the first direct
steps taken under direction of the nal
tional defense council. a continuous
and adequate flow Of weapons and
ammunition Of all kinds will he in-
sured not only for the American
forces. but to the entente armies.
is TFOIl-STORY LA FOLLEl
The pational defense council has
leen planning to recommend legisla}
tlon to standardiZc prices for army
supplies and munitions, hut 4 has heerO
discovered that under the national de-
fense act OF June 3. 1916. the supply
I ing Of all kinds OF material Is mad.
obligatory on all firms and tndivid
uals at "a reasonable price to lie de-
termined by the secretary OF war"
In case of violations the govern
ment is authorized to seize plants and
institute criminal proceedings. So far
however. firms generally nave lndi{
Gated entire willingness to co-operats
with the government.
TIE war and navy departments were
busy today and ar air Of suppressed
excitement prevailed. 1mmediatt
CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
0KLAH0MANS ON ADDRESS
Senator Owen Strongly Indorses Mes.
sage; Gore Makes No Statement.
From The Worlds Bureau,

From The Worlds Bureau,
704 Metropolitan Bank Building.
WASHINGTON, April 3. - Senator
owen today very strongly indorsed
the address of the president. Senator
Gore, when called on the phone at
o'clock this evening, instructed his
secretary to say he had not read the
presidents address and did not care
to make any statement. Mr.. Gore is
still unable to take his seat in the
senate. However. he is up and around
the house
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
ITO MISSING FROM 2 SHIPS
No Americans. However I'm TrevOse
and Alnwick Castle Victims.

NEW YORK. April S.-One hum
dred and ten persons, Including two
women and one baby, are missing
from two British steamships, Trevose.
the Alrwick Castle, each torpedoed
without warning by German subna-
rines There were no Americans on
board either vessel.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
Newport News Man
Is Stanley Victim

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, April g. =
Frank Burns of Newport News was
the only American on TIE British
steamer Stanley, sunk by German
submarine, according to available
shipping records here. Burns signed
on the steamer at this ,iort an fire.
man and the British vice consul here
stated tonight that he undoubtedly was
the American who died Of exposure
after the Stanley was sunk.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
To Follow President.

There is every Indication that tho
nation, thrI its representatives,, Will
follow out Pres ident Wilson'S words
to congress and exert all its power
and employ all its resources to trlnR
the government Of the German en-
pire to terms ard end the war"
The council OF national defense,
composed of Secretaries Baker, Lane,
Daniels Wilson, Houston and Red
field, following conference with its
advisory commission decided to name
a commercial economy board to or
ganize the commercial interests OF the
nation for effective distribution OF all
necessary commodities among the
people generally. Its aim will be to
deal ahead OF time with problems of
wartime distribution.
The council. all Of whose members
later attended the cabinet meeting,
decided to confer every day this week
with the possible exception OF tomor-
row. Its activities, which have to be
approved by the president ard in
some cases by congress, have begun
to reach into every problem aimed to
make the United States most eff
cient in it's conduct OF war.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-04
Discuss Financial Problems.

Tentative ways in which the great
sums of money needed by the govern
ment may be raised are in course OF
preparation and were gone over thor
oily at the cabinet meeting. The reve-
making power, however. lies en-
tirely with congress and the executive
can only advise.
In line with the presidents sug-
gestion to congress that the present
generation bear as much of the finan-
cial burden as possible, the ways Of
providing money under consideration
today included increasing the excess
profits tax, lowing the minimum for
exemptions and Increasing the super
tax under the income tax law, in
creasing internal revenue taxes on
some articles and placing stamp taxes
on some articles now not included.
The general idea is to place taxation
most heavily upon those best able to
pay.
Bond Issues Likely.
II Is realized, however. that some
of the necessary funds will have TO