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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-26
Had Been Assured Response
Would Contain Concrete
Terms Agreeable to Allies
TONE CHANGED AFTER
OCCUPATION OF RIGA
Another Reason for America
to Demand Proper bond for
leuton Good Faith Before
Peace Negotiations

Washington, Sept. 25.--The asser-
ton that Pope Benedict himself was
deceived by the German reply to his
peace appeal was made In diplomatic
circles here today This deceit was
alluded to in official circles as ample
reason why the United States must
stick out for more definite assurances
of the genuine character of the Ger
man peace offers than are contained in
the German assertions that the reply
to the pope was framed in consulta
ton with committees of the reichstag
and bundesrath.
The reichstag. Il was pointed out
liz not now In session. The United
States, until the reichst does meet.
has no means OF gaag!ng just how
closely the peace note conformed to
real Germpu opinion,
The method 10y which the Vatican
was deceived. according to confden-
tiai dispatches received here. was this;
The pope had been assured that
the Teuton reply TO his note would
offer concrete terms which the allies
could accept.
Between that informal assurance
and the actual transmission of the
note came the German capture of
Riga. an accession OF confidence at
least temporarily in the ultimate tri-
umph Of German arms: and the note
was couched In terms which allied
diplomats here call vague and use
less, "
typical of kaiserism.
The allied diplomats point TO this
as tactics typical OF kaiserism. 4
repetition of such tactics after an
armlstice has been entered into, they
believe, would enable the kaiser to
threaten the allies with q resumption
of war as soon as the slightest ground
for disagreement had been reduced
In the peace discussions
But President Wilson gave evidence
today that he had no intention OF
tying up the United States with any
such selfish demands the entente NAV
choose to advance now or at a last
moment Cron his suggestion TO the
foreign Arfa!ts Committee OF the SEN
ate and house. congress relinquished
desire ii had apparently cherished
70 send delegation TO the inter-allied
parliamentary conference soon to be
held abroad
Spne Of the members of the com
faitt.e which called on the president
would discuss his attitude this after
noon after the call was over Rilt
no possible motive for the presidents
opposition To the congressional plan
has been admitted as strong enough
TO break up that plan. except his de-
sire not tn embroil the United States
In European politics OF the strictly
continental sort
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-26
Ye ByrdioUne
Gossip

A fssturs extraordinary.
Something spanking new,
clean and clever Don't
let your neighbors get the
hop on you. Get YOUR
earful every Sunday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-26

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-26

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-09-26
Gerard

IL writing of his expert
euce In Germany for The
Richmond virginian. It's
worth reading. Tell your
friends.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
PLANS FOR RAISING
S|NEWS OF WAR
HOME GUARDS WILL BE MADE
TO BEAR THE BURDEN OF
THE WAR
tBy Associated Press.)


WASHINGTON, d. c., April "a
Suggestions for financing the war
drawn up by committee of the
chamber of commerce of the United
States are about to be submitted
to a referendum of the members
The committee supports taxation
and says the sentiment of the busi-
ness men throughout the country is
that a few should not be permitted
to profit greatly by the war at the
expense of the many Retroactive
taxes on incomes and profits are op-
posed Suggestions for raising rev.
enue are:
Increasing individual income tax
through supertaxes and lowering ex-
emptions estimated to yield approx
imately $400OO0,0O0; additional items
to the present excess profit taxes,
estimated to raise approximately
100000. 900; an increase of so per
cent in the first-class postage rates.
estimated to produce approximately
$250,0OO, 900; stamp taxes to bring
in approximately $1OO.OOO,OOO; excise
taxes on list of articles of luxury
and general use would produce ap-
proximately s5OO,OOO.OOO; decrease
the amount of exemption of the cap
ital stock tax from .$99,999 to $24, ,999
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
GERMANS GIVINGAWAY
MAYRET|RE FURTHER
BEFORE ONSLAUGHT
Vital Positions Crumbling

been successful at various points in
capturing important German posi-
tions. In addition more than 1900
Germans were made prisoners in
the first days fighting. Both north
and south of the Scarpe river the
British have materially advanced at
several points towards Douai. North
of the river the village Of ofGavrelle
and positions two and a half miles
long south of the village we're cap
tured, while south of the stream they
took in the line of the Germans on
"a wide front south and east of
Monchy-le-P Preaux, and captured Cue
mappe
Farther south the entire village
of Trescalt and the greater part of
the Havrincourt wood now in the
hands Of General Haigs forces.
On the northern end of the battle
line additional progress has been
illduC 5OuLnWOSb VI A<ShSf oOChlihBiy
placing that important town in great
jeopardy
The last Berlin official communi-
cation dealing with the fighting on
Monday says the new British often
sive on the Arras front broke down
with heavy casualties. Berlin admits
the penetration of German trenches
on front of 500 yards northwest
Of Lens, but says the British later
were expelled in counter attack
Northeast of scissors between the
Aisne and Chemin-des-Dames, the
French have further advanced their
line, but elsewhere on the front
held by the French artillery duels
have predominated Sunday night
the Germans tried, but without sue
cess, to penetrate French positions,
notably east Of Craonne, in the
champagne, near st. Mihiel, and in
the Vosges mountains.
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BALFOUR PARTY
HIGHLY PLEASED
FORMAL CONFERENCES BEGIN
AFTER ARRIVAL OF FRENCH
COMMISSION
CONTINUED on page IourI


my Associated PressD
WASHINGTON, d. c., April "a
Great Britain's war commissioners
spent today in the American capital
receiving every mark of honor and
courtesy within the gift of the
government
The conferences so far, with the
enthusiasm that the people of the
capital have shown, and the cour-
tesies and cordialities extended by
the officials have taken the British
commission by surprise. Mr.. Bal
four. after three-quarters of an hour
conference with President Wilson,
remarked enthusiastically that his
trip had been justified by that meet
ing alone.
The official prediction was made
that no formal conferences would be
begun until the arrival of the French
commissioners.
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WASHINGTON, d. c., April "a
Passage of the army bill by the
end of the week is foreeasted. The
house may vote Thursday and the
Senate Saturday
In the discussion yesterday Sena-
tor Sherman suggested that like
President Lincoln, the present execu-
tive should have called for volun-
teers Immediately upon the declara-
tion of war. Senator Nelson, a Civil
War veteran, said Lincoln's call was
for state militia-not volunteers.
When Senator Wadsworth praised
the war departments policy of slim
ulating recruiting of present national
guard organizations and discourag-
ing formation of new units, Senator
Johnson, of California, asked if an
effective American force couldn't be
placed in. Europe sooner by using
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PEACE PROSPECTS
ARE ENTERTAINED
STEAMSHIP DIRECTORS OF HAM,
BURG TAKE AN OPTIMISTIC
VIEW OF THE WAR
CBy Associated Press.)

(By Associated PFess.)
COPENHAGEN, April pam
American who has just arrived here
from Hamburg, says that Hamburg
last week was affected by the same
strike movement as Berlin. A big
demonstration led to lavish prom
ises by the authorities and even to
the suspension of the card system
for the day, during which it was
possible to buy bread, and as far
as available, potatoes. Now it is
almost impossible according to this
American, to obtain these necessar-
les even on cards.
This American saw Albert Ballin.
director-general of the Hamburg
American steamship company, who
has close relations with the German
authorities, and confirms the report
that Herr Ballin entertains an opti-
mistic view of the possibility of an
early peace.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
VOLUNTEERS WERE
A RANK FAILURE
RESULTS OF THE SYSTEM WHEN
PUT TO THE TEST IN
ENGLAND

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April "a
Lieutenant General Bridges, member
of the British commission declared
England was almost fanatical" over
universal military service. He said
the volunteer system under which
the empire entered the war cost the
lives of the most valuable citizens
and crippled Industrial mobilization.
war has become an immensely
democratic business" said Bridges
"and one that needs the full effort
of every member of community.
Men, women and children equally
are drawn into the vortex, the wo-
men and children being forced into
industry and fed half rations to sup
ply the men at the front"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
OEPORTAT|ONS IN
EVACUATED SECTOR
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN
FoRcIBLY REMOVED BY THE
GERMAN TROOPS
tBy Associated PressJ

AMSTERDAM, April PA semi
official statement issued at Berlin
says the deportation of inhabitants
from the evacuated district between
Scissors and Arras. was accomplish
ed without hardships to civilians.The
male and female population between
the ages of Is and 60, were deport-
ed. Mothers. with children under
Is, remained with their children
The entire population of st. Quen-
tin was transported to the rear. OBJ
jects OF value were taken in charge
by German authorities. Fruit trees
were felled so the leavs might not
afford cover for the marching col.
umns against airmen.
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(From staff Correspondent Of the
Associated Press.)

(From a staff Correspondent Of the
Associated Press.)
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY in
FRANCE, April 2S.-The battle Of
Arras, which had been smouldering
for week past burst into flaming
fury again today and is still raging
tonight with some Of the heaviest
fighting of the war in progress.
The fighting today covered approx
lmately an eight-mile from from
south of vimy ridge to a point well
below CroisseIles AT the north end
Of the attack the British swept over
German fixed positions running al
most due south from Lens, and cap
tured long sectors OF German posi-
tions in front of the Hindenburg
line. and great number of prison
ers.
The largest number of prisoners
was from the 14lst Pomeranians,
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BATTLE Of ARRAS IS RESUMED
AFTER SMOULDER|NC A WEEK

who surrendered in hundreds after
very brief resistance A battery of
field guns also was taken.
Between Gavrelle and Croiselles,
the heaviest fighting occurred along
both banks of the Scarpe, and around
Monchy-le.Preux. where the British
Easter advance had projected a
sharp. salient into the German lines.
Monchy was taken in the first phase
of the Arras battle after three days
fighting and has been held against
desperate counter assaults.
The Germans always managed 10
cling to the slopes on either side of
the hill on which Monchyle Preaux
is perched. this being the highest
point east of Arras and Vimy. over
looking the great broad eastern
plains of northern France. The
Germans today were undoubtedly
CONTINUED on page four
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Ask KAISER ABDICATF,
SAYS ITALIAN PAPER
STR|KERSpUT| IN ARMY
MunitiOn Workers Resume

...aciated Press.l
BONE April 24.-The Courier du
IN the clerical organ, declares it
.Als 10 confirm reports published
: cosuIsh newspapers that the i'm.
.ai,te following OF the German EN-
-, is exerting pressure on him
,hdleate. At a recent meeting
!, ma Hohenzollern family, one bold
~.mber Intimated that the emperor
IA, save the situation by follow
4, me example of Nicholas Ac-
.vdIng to the newspaper the EN-
.,,or turned pale and after observ-
4, that general opinion was against
NM. left the room, muttering, I'VE
s,u see" Another family council
,,s held the same evening. Little
nDortance is attached to the story
n Italian political circles.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
N|LL|ONSOF.
EGGS HELD
FOR A RISE
AGENT or NEW YORK STATE
REPORTS RESULTS OF HIS
INVESTIGATIONS

IN Associated Press.)
CHICAGO, April "a. According to
Msrson. who has been investigating
ND conditions on the Pacific coast
ir John ]. Dillon. commissioner Of
New York state. there are between
Alrty and thirty-six million eggs on
ilt tracks at Chicago. held by spec
alilOrs to keep the prices up Emer-
Nn said the coast states this year,
Instead Of importing eggs as gener-
llE, will have a surplus Of seventy
I've to hundred thousand cases to
RH There is no evidence Of an
A trust but there is mighty
toie understanding" between the
ag Dealers. II is believed the inves.
lgatioa will cause a break in prices,
The butter situation is parallel.
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TAKING COASTERS OFF
THEIR REGULAR RUNS

WASHINGTON. d. c., April "a
Railroad and steamship line agents
conferred here today with the coun-
Gil of national defense on the coun-
ellis proposal to place coast-wise yes
sells in the transatlantic service. If
it is found ships can be taken from
the coast-wise trade without a severe
disarrangement of railroad schedules
and services, II is possible that many
will be put to transporting supplies
to the allies.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
JOFFRE IS
THE GUEST
Of WILSON
DISTINGUISHED SOLDIER AR
RtVEs AND is MET BY AMER
IcAN NAVAL ESCORT

WASHINGTON, D. c., April "a
The department, of state announces
the safe arrival of the French com
mission. This includes Marshal Jof
fire and former Premier Viviani.
They came on speedy French liner
which was conveyed across and met
off the coast by American destroy
ers early this morning. Attaches of
the French embassy and American
and naval military officials and a
representative of the state depart
ment, boarded the vessel and extend
ed welcome on arrival
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
ARMY BILL MAY GO To VOTE
IN THE HOUSE BY THURSDAY

both the volunteer and draft sys-
TENS. The California senator esti-
mated that under the draft bill, it
might be a year before American
forces would be in Europe.
I'VE are in war" said Mr.. John
son, 1--WE want to fight-not with dol
lars alone. but with every force at
our command. A very large number
might volunteer Immediately if call
ed"
Senator Wadsworth said there was
no comparison between the Civil
War times and present conditions.
In 1861 both sides rushed yolun.
teering," said he I'VE have time
now to build up a carefully consider
ed effective army Fortunately for
the United States the British and
American fleets protect Us from in
vasion, giving US time, thank heaven,
q 49, = - = = S---s
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BANKER DRUGGEO
AND THROAT GUT
CALIFORNIA MAN ROBBED ON A
TRAIN AND LEFT FOR
DEAD IN BERTH

SAN DIEGO, Cal, April 24,--Jos-
eph Harold Harden, vice-president
of the First National bank of Holt
vile, California, was found in a
berth on the owl train from Los An
geles, stabbed in the neck and
his throat cut, under the influence
of an opiate. Robbery is believed
to be the motive. Several hundred
dollars are missing. His condition
is serious. There is no clue.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
MAY REVOKE ORDER
ON SUMMARIZING

(By Associated PressD
CHRISTIANIA, April 24.-The Nor
ges Handels Zifartskidente says that
as result of reports by German
consuls and ministers in neutral
countries. the government probably
viii draft new regulations governing
ruthless summarizing on neutral
shipping and says Spain has already
obtained concessions.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
BRITISH A|RSH|P
Sinks IN FLAMES
Wrs FORTH ON PATROL DUTY
AND is WRECKED BY HOS
TILE AIR CRAFT

Wy Associated Press.)
LONDON, April PA British air
snip on patrol duty is believed to
nave been lost with all its crew
An official statement says; zone
" his majesty's airships left on
pAlrol from an east coast air sta
u0n Saturday morning and has not
Nlurned. Reports received state
mat an airship was seen to descend
u flames in the Straits OF Dover,
ABOUT noon the same day. An aero
pAne or seaplane was seen in the
"clnlty shortly before the occur
'anee and it is believed the British
suShip has been destroyed by hos
tile aircraft"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
NEBRASKA FOR SUFFRAGE


IHy AsN0cInted FFeHHsI
NEW YORK. April 24.-With Ne
braska added to the suffrage col
umn 1t is announced by the Leslie
Womans Suffrage commission that
the total voting strength of women
in the United States now is
1851. sos.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
Cny AssoeIated rress.l

LONDON, April "a. The British
gained on wide front south of the
Bapaume-Cambrai road and reached
the st. Quentin canal at one point.
Further north they captured Beau
champ Villiers and Plouich. The po-
sitions gained on the French front
were maintained and further progress
made east of Monchy, near Roeux
over 1900 prisoners were taken and
many more are coming in.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
An ANGLO SAXON
WORLD CONQUEST
BERLIN SHIPPING AGENT AP.
PEALs TO THE PRIDE or
HIS RACE

LONDON, April 24.-Berlin news
papers publish an interview with
Alfred Tohmann, president of the
company which operated the original
German merchant submarine. He
declared the Anglo-Saxon races are
plotting economic domination of the
world and the United States is al
ready contemplating post bellum
economic war.
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GERAMN DEFENCE
EXPLAINED AGAIN
WEARING OUT PROCESS CAR
RIEp ON FOR DESTRUCTION
OF ENEMIES

AMSTERDAM, April 24.-Major
Moraht, writing in the Tages lei
tung, says the results of the French
offensive is unimportant. He says:
"The aim of the German defense is.
even at the cost of abandoning the
dead, together with war materials
and portions Of positions, to maintain
our own strength while destroying
the enemies, while preventing him
from attaining his strategical aim
which is TO break through"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
GERMANS IN BRAZIL
ORGANIZE A REVOLT

(By Associated PresS.)
RIO JANETRO, April 24.-Germans
in the southern Brazilian states are
concentrating in the state Of Santa
Catharina. 1t is believed a German
insurrection in the south is immi-
nent.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
FELONY SENTENCE
TO Be CHANGED
u, :. associated Press,

W Asaoeiated Preas.)
= SACRAMENTO, Cal. April pa
senator lnman's bill providing in
s''srminate sentences for felons
s-sSed the assembly today. This
-OeS not affect those convicted of
~uruer, arson or statutory crimes,
'ue anti Injunction bill was recon.
~snoed favorably by the assembly
judiciary committee.
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TESTIMONY IN OMAN
CASE GIVEN TODAY

ny AHNOcIHted FrtsN.I
SAN FRANCISCO, April 24,-F E.
Rigall. of GRANVILLE, Illinois, is ex-
pected to testify late today against
Frank Oman, the Oregon oattleman
charged with trying to induce Rigall
to give perjured testimony in the
Mooney case.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
FARRAcuT's GRANDSON

'"s Associated Preas1
BUBBLE, Ala, April "a. Wallace
Farragut, great grandson Of Ad.
.-ua' Farragut, was among the re-
s'u''s s' accepted here today for ser
wee in the United States navy. His
-'Ale is East Side. Mississippi.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
AUSTRIA STAYS
WITH GERMANY.
WAR MINISTRY SUSTAINED AND
REIcHSTAG WILL BE CON-
VENED

AMSTERDAM April PA Wen.
ma dispatch says the continuance in
power of the pro-German ministers is
considered certain. It is expected
that the Reichstag will be eonven.
ed May 30th.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
FIRE RACES
IN N O(O.C
At BU 7 TE
ONE THOUSAND MEN LAID OFF
BY CONFEDERATION IN THE
MoDoc MINE TODAY

BUTTE, Mont, April PA thou
sans miners were temporarily laid
off through a fire discovered in the
Modoc shaft at the 1900 foot level
The blaze started from electric ca
bles and is not expected to assume
serious proportions. The Modoc is
one of the Anaconda Copper Mining
companys properties.
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Fail to Break Through.
U3y Associated Press.)
BERLIN, April 24-Only on the
Cambrai-Arras road did the British
gain yesterday according to an of
ficial dispatch. The ruins of Cue
mappe remained in the hands of the
British. An attempt by the British
to break through the German line
near Arras failed with tremendous
losses.
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= (5y Associated Press.)

apparently fighting
raging the Wotan line the hastily
position which the retired the
Hndenburg Haig The
putting this position
cambra
. great likely =
. . = = = = HH = = = = =
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(By Associated Preas.)
Again the British have begun a
period of intensive fighting from
the region of Lens, southwark to
the Havrincourt wood, and accord
ing to the London war office have
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-04-24
SECOND TRIAL OF
SPANIEL LEFT IN DOUBT


(By Associated Press.)
COLEMAN. Texas, April 24.-Crim-
inal court recessed late last night
without having determined whether
the case of Harry J. Spaniel charg
ed with killing Lieutenant Colonel
NJ. C. Butler. at Alpine. Texas. June
20. 1918. would proceed or be CON
tinued until next court term.
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the frontier indicates that the
the strike situation by
the muniton industry forcing
the strike fighting The only
Austria pro
ole for control government
= the existence o a strike, print the facts .
= . . . = = . .
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SPAIN STILL PROTESTS

(By Associated Press.)
MADRID, April 24.-The govern
ment has sent another note to Ger
many on submarines.
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Advance in Mesopotamla.

CBy. Associated Press.)
LONDON, April 24-The Turks in
Mesopotamia were driven from po
sition between Samara and Iztab
Hat The British pursuing them oc-
cupied Samara station. capturing l6
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Iocomotives and 254 railway trueks
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TODAY AND A YEAR AGO
Official readings of the ther- I
mometer by the United States Z
! nhsarver at Tnnnnah. 4

. Relative humidity at p. m. .
= today, 20 per cent, =
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THE WEATHER

r,ir Tonight and Wednesday
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