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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Bankers Hear Morgan & Co.
Are Willing to Trans
fer the Work
Price Issue Raised
By Copper Concerns
Unwilling to Give Entente
Benefit of Schedules Die
tated by Patriotism

That definite steps soon ".l he
taken by the Administration 20 trans
fer the supervision OF Allied pur-
chases in this country from J. P Nor
gan & Co. TO the United States gov
eminent was strongly intimatcd yes
terday by bankers II was said that
plans TO this end were already near
ing completion.
Such d step would not meet with
opposition from the Morgan firm.
which ha, acted as the American
agent Of Great Britain and France. It
has Informed both the British govern
ment and President Wilson that il
would willingly rclinquish It's official
duties for the Allies in the event that
their interests were best served by the
change
Just how the Capitalization Of AL
lied purchases here in the hands Of
the government will be effected VIII
probably not be made public until the
Treasury Department mas comP-e''"
its programme for financing the war
l. is believed. however. that "a con-
mittee Of the Council Of National De-
., to.., .t,,co If all such
renee "''' nav '. " ,.eo,.Iodco ~
buying and that the kno"'cose %,
Americas best talent in the buying OF
.,...,;os Gov foreign consumption viii
'"'P''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Railroad Chiefs Will
Discuss Defence Plans
Willard Meets Presidents To-
day; Greater Efficiency
Now Needed

Washington. April 1O.-Prcsdcnts
of the leading railroads will meet here
tomorrow with Daniel Willard. pres
ident Of the Baltimore & Ohio and a
member Of the Advisory Commission
Of the Council Of National Defence, to
discuss plans for furthering the ma
tons military and economic interests
.n the war
Mr. Willard will ask each railroad
chief TO tell the extent to which he
is prepared to cooperate with the gov
eminent IN bringing about better
mcnt Of transportation conditions,
recognized as of vital Importance in
the countrys economic programme.
Through a committee of the American
Railway Association. of which Fairfax
Harrison. president Of the Southern
Railway. is chairman. complete plan
Of military cooperation already has
been worked out
The chief transportation need at
present. as officials view it, is to bring
The railroads 10 the highest possible
standard of efficiency and 70 establish
the machinery Of cooperation through
which anv sudden strain on transpor-
tation facilities imposed by the gov
eminent may be met with the least
amount Of disarrangement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Seized Vessels
Likely to Take
Food to Allies
Agents Begin Examination
to Learn Extent Of
Their Damage

Washington, April 10. - With the
view 10 using commercially the Ger
man merchant vessels in American
barbors TO meet the shortage Of ocean
carriers. government agents have be-
Gun a thorough examination OF the
ships to fix definitely the cost ana
time REQUIRED to make them seaworthy.
The machinery Of most Of them was
seriously damaged by their crews when
the Cnited States broke relations with
Germany.
Preparat.ons also have been made TO
rush 10 completion as rapidly as pos
sibIe wooden cargo carrying vessels to
be built under the Shipping Board.
Major General Goethais, builder OF the
Panama Canal, probably will be asked
10 take general charge Of this work.
Tn addition. the government IS con-
sidering the advisability of requisition-
ing a lar, or all Of the fleet Of Ameri'
can vessels engaged in the Atlantic
coastwisc trade. some Of which are
owned and operated by railroad inter-
c.ts. Problems connected with the sud-
den shifting to the railroads Of the
seaboard section Of the burden Of traihc
a present carried by the coastwise YES
sells are under consideration b. the
Council Of National Defence.
The Administration considers that
the problem Of providing additional
oceangoirc vessels to carry food and
other supplies to Europe, and posi-
bly later to transport troops, IS one Of
the most pressing questions facing the
government
While DO formal announcement has
been made Oh the question, IT IS un-
dcrstood that in general German YES
sells i'm American ports belonging to the
German government Will be coniiscated
outright, while those belonging 10 prl-
yate individuals will be paid for at
the end Of the war. The Administra-
ton will act Only in strict accordance
with international law.
The disposition 20 be made OF the
Austrian vessels in American ports has
not been determined. and Will depend
ON whether the United States ana
Austria-Ilungary formally go TO war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11

ing aliens in the event that the Cover
nor may deem it proper TO proceed
under the authority Of the Meyers bill
These forms provide for complete in
telligencc Of the movements OF aliens,
subject 20 the requirements Of the Gov
crnor's proclamation.
The principle features OF the plan,
adapted from the English system. are;
Immediately after the proclamation
all aliens designated by the Governor
must present themselves at the near
est police precinct in cities and at the
County Clerks Office in other parts Of
'he state. Their identification viii be
taDulatcd. and each Will receive a card
or booklet with q photograph attached
for future reference The aliens APP
plcation for this card must be accom-
panied by references of two citizens
q the United States and residents OF
New York State. Ii is also provided
that every time an alien subject to the
registration moves out OF the JurIsdlc-
tion Of the police of his residence, he
must get the consent Of the local police
and must present himself for registra-
ton at his destination within twenty
four hours after his arrival.
Senator Elon r. Brown. majority
leader Of the Senate. tonight proposed
Joint committee Of Senators and As
scmblymen TO provide for immediate
legislative ACTON on war measures that
may be necessary after the adjourn.
ment or recess of the Legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11

lot them have their customary beer IN
the near future. though special dispen'
sation. despite the fact that they were
held on Federal property from which
alcohol is barred.
81 regard IL as my privilege ana
duty" Collector Malone continued. "to
afford you every consideration. | have
come to lay my cards face upward on
the table, and ! hope you will do like
wise
Your ships will be kept as you LEFT
them. For whatever use is made OF
them. the United States government, !
feel confident, will repay the owners.
Collector Malone has chosen as his
advisory board to inspect the ships the
following mechanical and electrical
experts:
Frank $. Martin. chairman. consulting
laval engineer and marine architect,
50 Beaver Street.
George ). Robinson, vice-president OF
the Todd Shipyards Corporation, ID
Whitehall Street.
Steven Taylor, president of the
American Shipping Board.
Robert McGregor, consulting engI-
rcer, II Broadway.
D. II. Wilson, electrical engineer, 90
Church Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
MEASURE VIII Be Reported
Tomorrow and Passed
Friday Night
Z Billion in Bonds;
2 Billion in Notes
/ P. Morgan Advises
Against Loan Over ST. ooo''
100000 in Single Issue

warrington. April lO.-With 10 dis
-, % partisan feeling and without
~. -.f,r.rce 90 the tariff. the House
-. and Means Committee to-day
,..rs,rv Agreed on the bisgest fnan-
ISL ever eors. dered BY an American
c',sre.. The bill. which probably Will
-sportsa 10 the House on Thursday
- 4. t,oected 20 pass Friday night
vide, for S5.Oooooo,ooo Of bonds and
- 600 100000 Of certificates Of indeot-
etasss ,. 80
ID. owe. the period before the big
- and corporation taxes begin
min, .n Both bonds and certificates
IN bes- sia.pcr cent interest. Every
,.s., feature is left 70 the discretion
r,s. Secretary Of the Treasury with
~, approval q ;he President
viii Issue 500 Bonds
III, Secretary and President viii de-
I'D, o., ,fc maturity OF the bonds,
.,s,ler they will be convertible that
+, whether the government will have
-. anton d. their expiration TO refund
I'm with other bonds. # the govern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
American Cannon
Trained on Juarez
Presence of Mexican Troops
Causes Precautions

Fl Paso, Tex, April TO- Troops are
patrolling the streets, artillery Il.
parked on the mesa overlooking Juarez
and patrols have been strengthened
along the river front, II was announced
to-day at military headquarters.
An authorized statement was issued
saving these measures were precau-
tionary. and were made in view of the
fact that large force of Mexican
troops was on the opposite side OF the
river It also was announced that an
airplane scouting trip would be made
across tho border late to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11

such policy could not be worked out
on "a practical basis.
eft stand. 90 reason said the head
% one Of the larges. producing com
ranics. chat producers viii not he
forced 20 sell their product abroad at
tho same price which patriotic motives
lod them 20 quote for our own govern
ment. The British and French pur-
chascs not only include requirements
for the munition works and other gov
eminent purposes. hut also every do
nestle form Of consumption IN those
countries. Then why should II be ex-
Dcctcd that we supply the foreign
manufacturers with copper az nited
States government prices and ask iuli
market quotations from American man
ufacturcrs2
Furthermore, If the government
lere is 70 fix prices at which copper OF
other metals are 20 be sold. why not as
we'll expect the same government 20
ramc the price for wheat, cotton and
other commodities -"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
House Committee Agrees on
Bill to Raise Seven Billions

ment does not wish 10 retire them a.
that time whether they will be serial
and what the denominations will be. T.
SO probable that the denominations o.
the bonds will he small, certainly run
ning as low A. 500. and perhaps even
as low as 500. though the 500 mini
mum Is more probable.
The question o. taxation VIII be
taken up in a separate bill" said Chair
man Kitchin. az the conclusion Of the
meeting The committee will not take
that up until after the passage Of the
bin authorizing the bonds"
Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo
spent three hours with the committee.
lie pointed out that $1,000 100000 Of
the bonds are required TO be sold 20
provide funds for the purchase Of a
similar amount Of bonds Of the Allies,
S2.OOO.OOO,OOO for the requirements Of
the United States in the war, while the
$1,000 100000 Of certificates OF iu-
dcbtedncss are needed TO bridge over
the gap until the income taxes come in.
Morgan for Smaller Issue
The tremendous amount Of certiA-
Gates Of indebtedness indicate very
clearly that the Administration is plan
ming 10 raise the bulk Of the revenue
20 be obtained by direct taxation
through increased income rates.
l. was learned here to-day that j. P.
Morgan. who was in conference Monday
with Secretary McAdoo, does not favor
the immediate issuance Of S5,O00,0O0.-
600 in bonds
While Mr.. Morgan, with other New
York bankers, is in favor Of any plan
that Will include ample financial aid TO
the Allies and Al the same time place
this country IN a state Of thorough
military preparedness, he thinks an is
sue Of $4,000, 1000 900 would be too large
for one Offering. and believes that the
first issue should not exceed $1,000
100000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Westchester to Plan
Organization of Forces
Safety Commission Meets This
Afternoon; Red Gross
Seeks Members

Tho Westchester County Commission
Of General Safety. consisting Of 100
leading citizens Of the county, will hold
q meeting in the county courthouse al
White Plains this afternoon. Organiza-
,;on Of all the human and material re-
sources Of Wes,chester will be dis
cusscd.
sneakers will he County Judge Frank
l. Young. Lee Parsons Davis, District
Attorney: Frederick c. Howe, Commis-
.ioner Of Imm grafton; Leverett ). Mil
Der and william Muldoon. Collin Arm
s.rong president Of the County Cham
ber Of Commerce, Will preside.
The Westchester County Chapter Of
ho National Red Cross outlined yes
,ordav az meeting at the Vanderbilt
Hotel a plan 10 increase MS member
.t;, from 1905 TO 10000. The chap
,,r through its committee on military
..i;.r Of which Samuel L. Fuller, Of
ifarrison. y. y, is chairman, assisted
'ba,rsnsportation OF the list Regiment
~ "a present camp by placing at its
d,snosaI three hundred OF It's members
T.. ,,,os announced that the Nomen's
,i,,b ~ Mount Vernon had placed q
-. Tor the storage OF surgical dress.
- and other war relief supplies at
~. S,s,osition OF the organization. The
,nee,ing was presided over by Mrs
William Rand. II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11

Despite the widespread hchCi ID
banking circles that prices ON futuIV
purchases Of the Allies m this marh'1
may be required TO conform 10 thost
paid by the United States government
for its war supplies, opinion M some
oua,,crq Of the copper trade is that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Malone Acts When Officers
Assert Vessels Are
Not Dynamited
He Issues a Warning
Crews Will Be Held Guilty
if Accident Results,
Says Collector

Dudley Field Malone, Collector Of the
Port, received yesterday from the cap
tain and chief engineer OF every Ger
man and Austrian ship in the harbor
affdayits averring that no explosives or
inlammable liquids were concealed IT
the vessels Convinced. from the spirit
in which the 1900 seamen and officers
had received an appeal he made to Their
manhood on Monday, that there was
nothing 10 fear. Mr.. Malone at once
ordered the inspection which will de-
;crmine the extent of the damage done
to the boats
II was late Monday afternoon when
the German and Austrian sailors were
assembled on Ellis Island. Mr.. Malone
told them that the government inspec-
tion would begin on the following day.
If any man present knew Of treacherous
traps that had been set, Of internal
machines that were ticking IN the
holds. OF opened seams stuffed with
putty or any other device which would
mperil the lives OF those searchers
the Collector pleaded in the name Of
humanity for him to divulgc that in
formation in confidence.
Mr.. Malone refused to disclose what
developed. but at 10 o'clock yesterday
he was in possession Of the afidavits
from the captains and engineers.
The inspection of the ships began I'M
mediately on receipt Of the afidavits.
Nothing was given out as TO what was
found aboard the vessels
Collector Makes Appeal
IT there are any among YOU Nr
Malone said in his appeal, "who, either
through command or through your own
initiative, have placed bombs, dynamite
or inAammable fluids on board any YES
sci; if any Of the seams have been filed
with temporary caulking or putty, or
if any one has knowingly weakened any
portion of the construction Of any OF
the vessels, so that the lives Of the
inspectors will be endangered in their
appraisement; if that officer or man
will report that fact to one of the i'm
migration authorities before tomorrow
morning. that officer or mans identity
will not be disclosed, he will suffer no
i'll consequences, and the action will be
considered only as an interesting bit
of history.
"If. on the other hand, any one with
holds such information. and If any OF
my inspectors are killed or injured by
any such bombs or liquids, the govern
mcnt of the United States will hold the
officers and crew of that ship guilty OF
murder
There was dead silence. No ono
smoke for more than a minute. The
only sound was the signing of the wind
through the iron grating. Then there
was n low murmur among those on the
edge of the crowd, and one big blond
German sobbed. from pent-up emotion
Several others broke away and walked
nervously up and own the psrapet.
Germans May Get Beer
A. this point Mr.. Malone created
storm Of enthusiasm by informing the
Germans that he hoped to be able to.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11

rangements above decks on the enemy
ships
Il is expected the inspection viii LOO
at least two weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11

John McE. Bowman, manager Of the
Biltmore Hotel. has volunteered the
services Of his staff for advising and
supervising the housekeeping" ar
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-26
WHY The Farmer l.a-ret
Front on the Highways

s dozen years ago r. was o diff.
Geg.t fab for auH na..IceR.r.tol
mau % arouse iHter.#. among the
farmers for better highways. most
of them being Indifferent, holding
90 au opinion that only the man
with au automobile would make
much use of better roads any way,
and If the autoist wanted goods he
should be made to paw for them
Tits entirely different now it
is not at all difficult to arouse in.
tcrcst for better highways, and
this Is especially SO among the
farmers themselves, who are now
more anxious for good roads than
are their city brethren.
Farmers themselves have come
to look with favor upon the auto
mobile, many cars being owned by
those living in the rura! districts.
ID may be that because more farm
crs own automobiles now than
were so owned a dozen years back
sentiment in the rural community
has changed toward good roads;
such has been claimed to be cause,
but we prefer to believe otherwise,
that the real cause for this change
In sentiment is due more to learn
ing by observation and by eXper.
icucc. The farmer, once having
the benefits of good highways
placed before his eyes, is quick to
grasp the view that good roads
mean good farming, that good
farming means good markets, and
that good markets mean success.
one follows the other as naturally
us small streams seek their level
by running toward the larger body
IF Watcr.-Mcridian Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-26
National Prohibition

ProhibitiOnigts all over th,
country are rejoicing over the ~.
cent decision Of the supreme court
OF the United States upholdiug
the coustitutionnlity Of the Webb
Kenyon law. This law prohibits
the importation from one state
into another of liquor intended to
be received, possessed, or in any
manner used in violation Of The
state. Thus is rendered possible
the valid exclusion Of liquor alb
solutcly from any state. Ship
ments from one state into q prohi
bition state is no longer protected
by the Interstate commerce pow
crS Of the national government.
Opinion is mucn divided over
the effect the ruling is going t.
have on prohibition. Some think.
or profess to think, that som.
states now prohibition nomiuallv.
will 20 wet in preference to hoin.
oo',o ul}' 'u"l '"' Queer
SION WIN cuCeA t.' ',oNe,,'"l 10.
n"O'o,al pLoo'o,l'oo' 'oT ''e '''
50" .""C " strongest argument
Io' 'oIc'"H natI'N"I p,,h,'IUo' o..
""N'I'''E N'@lt9 WAS 'n'l "''hou'
nat,o,''' P'''''4I'''' ',',' P'",'
"l'loil coIlu nov oc maintained ny
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-26
Hall Your Living
Without Money Cost

A right or wrong start in 1917 will
make or break most farmers in tho
South. We 7 all facing a crisis.
This war in Europe puts things in
such uncertainty that no man can
foresee the future with any degree Of
~Clearness.
The sure and certain increase in
cotton acreage means lower cotton
prices next fall. Cost Of all food and
grain products is high, SO high that
no n can afford to buy and expect
to pay out with cotton.
It's q time above all others to play
safe; to produce all possible food,
grain and forage supplies on your
own acres; to cut down the store bill.
A good piece Of garden ground,
rightly planted, rightly tended and
kept planted the year round, an be
made to pay half your living. 1t will
save you more money than you made
on the best five acres Of cotton YOU
ever grew!
Hastings 1917 Seed Book tells all
about the right kind Of a money saw
ing garden and the vegetables to put
in it. 1t tells about the field crops a5
we'll and shows you the clear road 10
real farm prosperity. It's Free. Sepl
for it today to n. G. HASTINGS &C,
Atlanta, Ga.-AdVt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-26
Important Law

A very important law passed
by the last legislature. and one
that very few people know any
thing about, is Senate Bin 15l.
Section 3. which reads as fol-
lows:
The owner OF any cattle or
stock which shall be mortgaged
shall, within thirty days, give
notice to the mortgaooe Of the
death, theft or estrav of any an
imal included in the lien created
by said MORTGAGE, if the mort
gapor has knoledgo Of the death,
theft or ostray, and any owner
who shall fail to give such notice
shall be puiltyo Of a misdemoanor,
and shall. upon conviction, be
fined not less than $50 nor more
than 5000, or be imprisoned in
the county Jail for more than
sixty days, or both.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-26
LARGEST REAL ESTATE
DEAL IN HISTORY OF co.
J. r. Ames Sells 1850 Acres OF
Land to Montgomery Bros.

Mr.. ]. F. Ames, of this place, on
Wednesday, Jan. "a, filed a deed con-
veying Is, $50 acres Of land, almost all
in Noxubee county, to Messrs. Robert
j, and Samuel II. Montgomery, of Mo-
line, III.
The sale included also personal prop
erty inventorying $64, 900.
T. C. Carter, of Meridian, and Paul
L. Hoeppner and C. Nj. Meeker were
the real estate men who we're inter
ested in the land, and Attorneys A. T.
Dent and Strong and Bush prepared
the abstracts of the land, and Strong
and Bush represented Mr.. Ames in the
sale regulations. Mr.. Ames and MIR
Strong finally closed the negotiations
in Moline, Illinois, on January 4th Of
this year.
Robert J.. Montgomery, Samuel H.
Montgomery and Alex E, Montgomery
are me owners of Montgomery Eieva-
tor Company in Moline, Illinois the
three brothers were also owners of
large tracts of farming land in Alberta
Province, Canada, and in the United
States. They are selling all their
farming lands with a view of develop
ing the lands purchased from Mr..
Amos.
NoXubee county welcomes the Mont
gowary Brothers. We learn that they
enjoy the respect aud esteem of the
people of Moline, ILL.,, where they are
living. They are men who have made
their property by their efforts, and are
manufacturers of long standing. A
numser of years ago they sold their
elevator business and invested in farm
ing Iands, and now since they have
gone back into the elevator business
they desire to concentrate their farm
Inc interests.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-26
Bird Act Still in Force

The United States Department
of Agriculture has received in.
quirieS from SportSmcn in various
parts of the United States as to
the effect of the ratification of the
treaty between the United States
and Great Britain in reference To
migratory birds upon the migra.
tory bird act of 1913 and the regI
ulationS issued Hereunder In
response the department has made
the following public announce.
ment: In the opinion of the de.
partmcut, the migratory bird act
and regulations are still in force
also these will continue in opera
ton, and the department regards
1t as its duty to enforce them,
pending the enactment by Con
greSS of new legislation for the
purpose of carrying out the proyi-
SionS Of the treaty.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-01-26

1t does seem that the pessimis-
tic element who are continually
pleading poverty would become
embarrassed and use some of
their energy in an effort to bet
ter their conditions, instead Of
putting it all in going about
preaching a doctrine that is OBJ
noNious to those who are trying
to do something, These people
should think back about twenty
years when cotton sold at lie per
round, and a man could hardly
find q days work to do, and COM
pare it with the past six or eight
years when there is work at
good wages everywhere they
look. Louisville Journal.