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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14

Numbers are drawn to determine who
must and who need not serve. Those
who draw the highest numbers go into
the navy, where the period of service
Is two years, instead of one. AS the
Argentine navy is small, though good.
the number of these conscripts Is
comparatively trifing.
The next numbers, counting from
the top downward, mean army con-
scription. Those who get the low
numbers escape-maybe. The first
thing is to try to beat the lottery.
The next, for the losers, is to secure
exemption, on the ground OF physical
unfitness, or because the conscript Is
the only support Of relatives.
Critics of tae law complain that the
number of conscripts of wealth or In
fiuence who secure these exemptions
is out Of all proportion to those who
have neither.
Even If the conscript fails to get
off entirely he can try to pass certain
educational tests and prove himself
sufficiently adept at drill and marks
nianship to trim his period of service
to three months. Again the complaint
Is made that, the more money or
pull young man has, the surer ha
seems to be to meet these require
ments.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-14
ARGENTINE HAS Biz
SQUABBLE OVER THE
Of TRAINING
BY CHARLES P. STEWART.

BY CHARLES L. STEW ALL.
BUENOS AIRES, Feb. IA Argentina
has an excellent little army, we'll
Differed, well-trained, well-equipped,
well-clothed, well-fed, well-sheltered
and generally well-treated. But the
system by which Its ranks are filled Is
savagely criticized by Argentines. The
critics are the bulk of the population,
who assert that the best people" do
not do military duty, Or, If they do,
dc it as officers.
1t is the national system Of con-
scription which comes In for popular
denunciation. Argentina being re-
public, the question may be asked why
the law is not changed If the majority
do not like it. They are trying to
change it. Several bills have been
ir troduced and some strong speeches
made In congress, but 1t Is very slow
work The militarists are influential.
IL not numerous. Besides, the ballot
has not been genuinely free in Arg
entina for very long.
"Caramba!" chorused the Argentine
masses, when told that the United
States thinks of adopting a system OF
compulsory military training modelled
after their own. "Caramba" is an ell
astic Spanish expression which, in
this case, meant approximately, well,
what do you think Of that"
The Argentine system of compulsory
military education was the subject OF
nasty scandal five or six years ago,
when there was cleaning out of the
medical staff whose duty it was to
make physical examinations of young
men of military age. The charge was
that these examinations had resulted
in wholesale exceptions of rich or in
f1uential youths.
There has also been comment on the
fact that army officers who are in a
position to grant exemptions often
grow rich rapidly. Whatever the ac-
tual merits of the case the Argentine
public believes anyone can escape mil
itary service If he has pull" or money
enough. When you ask why the 20
year old son of some prominent man
Is not in the army, the answer Is al
most sure to be ooh, his father fixed
that" Naturally, proof Of crooked
ness generally is lacking, but the
masses have 70 confidence in the hon
esty of the system.
Officers Well Educated.
Army officers receive an excellent
military education at the Argentine
West Point-the Colegio Militar, at
San Martin. Provision Is also made
by which common soldiers may rise to
commissions, though very few succeed
in doing so.
There is a regular army of volunteer
professional soldiers, 5000 strong.
Then come the conscripts. Their num-
Der depends upon the congressional
allowance. The intention is to keep
the military establishment including
the regulars up to 1900 men.
Theoretically every male Argentine
is soldier from 20 to As. In practice
the period of service is one year. At
terward there is no further training
though the law provides for q little.
There are always many more elig-
ibles than there are army vacancies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
u. S. Investigates
German Activity
At Mexican Line
Reports of Wholesale Exodus
TO the South Are Not
Borne Out

FL Paso. Tex. March 5.-Americar
secret agents and army officials have
been investigating to-day the activities
Of a number Of Germans who have beer
passing back and forth between h
Paso ami iuarez frequently and VINO
appear o.. have no Known business on
the MeI-an side
Reports thu: large numbers OF Ger
mans are crossing into interior Mexico
from the American side all along the
border we're not borne out to-day IN re-
ports from ports Of entry along the Dor
der or by information obtained mere
II Is stated that the number 0. Ger
mans going into the interior OF Mexico
from the American SIDE IS no greater
now than before the United states sew
cred relations with Germany.
At the important border points. how
ever. especially at FL PaSo. NogaleS'
Douglas. Laredo and Eagle Pass. there
has been a decided activity among Ger
man residents in visiting the Mexican
side and i'm comforting with Mexican
officials. Fifty or more Germans are
reported 20 have left border points TOR
Nogales 20 make their way 10 santa
Rosalia. Lower California, 20 reach the
eleven German vessels interned there.
and which. il is reported, are preparing
10 escape and become coastwise raiders.
Reports from the west coast say a
general movement IS Under way 20 o..
ganize for war between the United
States and Germany. Mazatlan. Quay
mas and. in fact. all towns on the west
coast have a large percentage of Ger
man residents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
Plot Exposure Called
Political Move BY Wilson

The Hague, March 5.--The Ham
burger "Nachrichtcn," which treats the
revelation Of the American plot as a
truly American" political maneuvre
by President Wilson 20 get a majority
OF Congress TO favor the arming Of
merchantmen. attempts IN long edi-
torial TO Justify Germany's endeavor
to secure d new ally in Mexico on the
ground OF community Of interests.
whether Japan could be won over"
SAYS the "Nachrichten." 1--WE do not
know. but We quite believe that mean
while Japan is still at war with us and
has not yet resped the full benefit
from its business deal with the En-
tente. All this is immaterial. how
ever. 1t was merely a diplomatic
pointer for the German Minister 10
Mexico on how to act should America
declare war. That is at the bottom Of
the whole great sensational exposure
by which the House OF Representatives
was swept Oft its feet.
when the House regains It's com
posure it may zee matters in differ
ent light, for no one relishes. being
blufed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
Wilson Remote
Theorist, Says
Reichstag Leader
Stresemann Declares Presi'
dent Doesn't Know
Europe

Berlin. Friday. March , By wireless
10 Sayville. March Sin the course
OF the Reichstag debate on the budget
to-day Dr.. Gustav Stresemann' Ma
tional Liberal member alluded to the
rupture Of diplomatic relations with the
United State. and to President wilson.
whom the speaker characterized as
"theorist." Dr. Stresemann Is quoted
in the Overseas News Agency's report
as saying
THE runture was welcomed by no
one. but in the case Of the United states
the unlimited possibilities Of ITS neu-
trality had become apparent.
Il heard two campaign speeches by
President Wilson lie is theorlst,
remote from all the world. He looks
upon it as does a chemist on his retort.
He does not know Luiope. but he con-
siders himself qualified 10 be her
teacher
THE Commandments did every
thing they could TO prevent conn'cI
between us and the United States. Ihey
fully understood Germany's struggle
for existence. Prosecuted by PreSiden.
Wilson. they maintained the IDEA oil
German-Americanism up 10 the present.
President Wilson once greeted them IS
men who could be- proud that Germany
was their native land.
Herr Hausmann. member OF tne
Peoples party. declared tnat me hoD.g
t,adi,ious Of America should forbid
her becoming the eleventh adversary OF
a nation which already was engaged IN
defending herself against ten enemies.
An aggressive speech by Georg Lede-
hour a member Of the Socialist minor
itv' was answered by Herr keil. Soeial
ist. who said that the Soc'a'ls,a nav
safeguard the nation. He advocated Z
p pei which promised TO be lasting and
would not leave a craving for revenge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
Munition Workers Lose
Jobs by Tie-Up of Ships
Opening for Idle Men on
Farms. State Bureau Says


Albany. March .. The bureau Of
employment Of the State Industrial
Commission points out decided fan
ing of Of employment in New York
state during the last month and as
signs as one Of the reasons the tying
Nd Of foreign commerce since Germany
renewed the ruthless submarine war
fare. Many plants, particularly those
making war supplies, laid of part OF
their forces. and in several plants more
than 900 men were laid of.
Last year the agricultural produc-
ton Of New York State fell of con
siderably." the report adds. This was
partly due 10 unreasonable weather
bu, also 10 n large extent 10 the fact
that farmers were unable 20 secure
competent farm help. Reports have
reached the bureau that in many sec
tions farmers are contemplating re
ducing their acreage this year because
they believe there will be the same
scarcity Of farm help as last year or
even a greater scarcity. Our investigs-
tions lead US 10 believe there will be a
larger number Of farmhands available.
and. considering the present scarcity OF
food the reduction in farm acreage
would increase serious situation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
Conspiracy by Germany
Against Brazil Feared
Argentina Suspected Of Aid.
ing Military Plans

Rio de Janeiro. March 5.-The "Jor-
nal Razon" begs the brazilian gov
eminent 20 keep the German mschina-
,ions under surveillance. pointing out
that Germany had Matched conspirseieS
in all parts Of the world. II Is impos-
sible. in the opinion Of the paper, that
Germany has forgotten 10 make her
dispositions N South America. particu-
larly in Brazil.
The paper draws parallel between
the suggestions OF Argentina in favor
OF peace and the Carranzs proposition.
II adiures the government 70 ascertain
II the Germans have a military organ
ization in Brazil and II they have re-
ceiyed arms from the Argentine from
tier. and concludes with protest
against the transfer 20 Brazil OF the
German consular agents withdrawn
from the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
Westwego's Captain Told
To Dump ST., 900, 900 Cargo
U-Boat Threat, However,
Failed to Stop American

Newport News, Va, March 5.-In ad-
dtion 10 demanding four barrels OF
cylinder oil. the German submarine
commander who fred on the American
steamer Westwego of Fastnet on Janu-
airy 81 ordered the Westwego's captain
10 dump his entire 81 100000 oil cargo
overheard or take the consequences,
according 20 the story Of the incident
told here to-day by Captain Mccoy.
The captain said that after securing
the cylinder oil and delivering an vi.
timatum calling for the destruction OF
the remainder OF the cargo before the
following morning, the submarine com
mander returned 70 his vessel, sub
merged and was not seen again. Mean
time the Westwego had proceeded on
hcr way. She arrived in Hampton
Roads yesterday.
Captain Mccoy confirmed the pre-
vious story that the submarine. the
U-A5. fired FIVE shots at the Westwego
before boarding her. None OF them
hit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
Statute Giving
Power to Rush
Naval Defences
Text of Law Authorizing
President 20 Seize
Shipyards
Includes War Plants
Secretary Daniels Says He
Will Push Programme
at Top Speed

Washington. March j.-Tbe pro-
1isiops granting extraordinary po1cer
10 the President 70 push the prepare
irons for defence, under whicb Secre-
fory Donieis has declared he coVid
rush the ndrol programme At top
speed. read as foiIolcs:
That in time OF war or OF national
emergency. prior to Asrcn /. 1918. 70
he determined by the President by
proclamation. ne President is
empowered
First Within the limits Of amounts
appropriated therefor, to place an order
with any person 20. such ships or
war material as the necessities of the
government. to De determined by the
President. may require. and which are
Of the nature kind and quality usually
produced or capable o. being produced
by such person. Compliance with all
such orders shall &c obligatory on any
person 10 whom such order is given.
and such order shall take precedence
over all other orders and contracts
Heretofore placed with such person.
II any person owning, leasing or oper-
ating any factory equipped for the
building or production Of ships or war
material for the navy shall refuse
a. such reasonable price as shall be
ordered b. the President. the Presi-
dent may take immediate possession
OF any factory Of such person or any
part thereof
Second Within the limits OF the
amounts appropriated therefor. to mod
fly or cancel any existing contract for
the building. production or purchase Of
ships or war material: and il any con-
tractor shall refuse the Presi-
dent may take immediate possession OF
any factory Of such contractor.
Third TO require the owner or oc-
cupier OF any factory in which ships or
war material are built or produced to
place a. the disposal Of the United
States the whole or any part OF the
output Of such factory. and. within the
limits Of the amount appropriated
therefor. 70 deliver such output or
parts thereof i'm such quantities and At
such time as may be specified IN the
order at such reasonable price as shall
be specified by the President
Fourth To requisition and take over
for use or operation by the government
Of any factory or any part thereof
without taking possession OF the entire
factory. whether the United States has
or has not any contrac, or agreement
with the owner or occupier Of such
factory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
German Ships Prepare
To Leave Santa Rosalia

Nogaies, Arz, March 4. Prepare
tions to pu, 20 sea are being made by
the sailors on the eleven German yes
sells at Santa Rosalis. on the Gulf Of
California. Large quantities Of pro-
visions are being taken aboard the
ships. il was said. Rumors have been
current for weeks Of German raider
and submarines in the Pacific.
Sailors from the vessels who have
been employed in this vicinity for some
tine. began returning to Santa Rosalia
when Germay announced her intention
10 resume unrestricted submarine war
fare. and IL was estimated to-day that
at least 200 had gone back 20 their
/. Ia ms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
Partition of America
"Staggering," Says Paper

Amsterdam, March 8 via London.
The Socialist newspaper "Norwaerts.
Of Berlin. says the Reichstag Main Com
mittee will discuss TO-DAY with Foreign
Secretary Zimmerman the Secretary
letter 20 Herr Won Eckhardt. German
Minister in Mexico, regarding a posi-
bic alliance between Germany and Mex
leo against the United States.
The "Norwaerts" says the conception
Of the partition Of America is stagger-
ing. Germany is justified in seeking al
liances in the event Of war. il adds. but
IL is quite another question whether il
is expcdient in all circumstances TO do
30. especially when the paths which
must necessarily be followed arc so un-
certain az in this case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
Wilson and Nation
Dishonest, Ignorant,
Says German Paper
Hanover Courier" Spurns
"Alms from Blood Money
Raised for War Widows

The Hague. March 5.-"The Hanover
Courier" a copy OF which has been re-
ceived here. contains a vituperatlve ed'-
toy;sl. full Of personal abuse Tor Pres
dent Wilson. the United States and
Americans generally. in which adJec-
1.-Two. like dishonest" ignorant ana
bullying" occur in every other line.
What is in this so-called plot that
may not sec the light" asks THE
Courier" Would they have US wait
natiently like a dumb OK for the butch
er's axe II America JOINS our enc,
mics we have a perfect right 10 des'
with Americas enemies.
The newspaper continues 10 tne
length OF a column. making assertion .Gi
concerning american hypocrisy. ne
editorial concludes: o,...,
The Army Widows and Orphans
Commission rightly rejected Nh He,
rard's half million marks. we heeu
no aims TO offer the widows ana OF
Dhans Of victims Of American bullets
A dole from blood money earned from
them was an mpertinence inviting
point blank refusal Of the money
The 100000 marks lsi25.OOOl re-
ferred 20 in the above dispatch was col
lected in the United States under me
patronage Of a committee headed oy
lanes ". Gerard. then American Am
basssdor 10 Germany A dispatch from
Berlin. March 2, said the committee 10
which the money had been turned over
by Mr.. Gerard on the eve Of the Am,
bassador's departure from Berlin mao
decided to deposit it in local bank SUP
iec, 20 the disposition OF Mr.. Gerard.
/, was added that the committee nae
decided not 20 make the distribution
among war widows and orphans. as was
ORIGINALLY contemplated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
Carnegie Hall
Throng Kisses
Senate Filibuster
Demands That the Presi-
dent Uphold American
Rights at Sea
Rerlin Officials Jeered
Irving T. Bush Makes Plea
for Wilson's Policy of
Humanity"

p~olorccd kissing, mingled a. times
oh roars OF applause. marked the
.,-,o last night Of patriotic mass
Ting under the auspices Of the
,rsr;ean Rights League, in Carnegie
Hall -,
g;,o thousand persons. who filled
~, seat IN the vast auditorium and
,.ooI four deep mn the rear. Kissed and
sre6 the names Of Germans Bern
Io,T Non Tirpitz. Bethmann- Hollweg
linked by the speakers with those
i, he fEbuStering Senators and Will
am Jennings Bryan.
~, marked contrast they cheered for
..,.crsl minutes the name OF Theodore
pooseyelt and roared their enthusiast
~. ornroval as speaker after speaker
.ios5od for action against Germany,
f..Isrod that the United states
'..s already al war and condemned IN
h',.cr FERNS the action Of the twelve
Senators.
The response OF the audience wa:
Ill, little less warm in support OF
.peskcrs' assertions thst they were
rS,,c behind the President. but
INOIn AalAtANAAN RRAN -
$50 greeted a request OF Irving j.
p,sb head OF the Bush Terminal Com
80 that the audience refrain from
rr.;,ir;sm Of President Wilson.
lanes VI. Beck invoked storm Of
,bsers when he declared that he could
snnport the President only II ne went
forward.
Bush Pleads for Wilson
Ezra few moments during Nh Bash ;
.,eech the meeting threatened 10 break
n in disorder The speaker declared
Ss had not voted IN the recent election
for Mr. Wilson. but proposed now 10
.rrnort him 20 the utmost and without
len days ago" he continued. Il
wont 20 Washington. eager 10 crltlclSe.
ceiling that the Administration haG
been dilatory IN meeting the crisis.
,slked with many men on Capitol nm.
.n6 / returned with the wish TO erlu-
rise gone from my heart.
II had formed a picture Of a man not
too proud 10 fight, but too proud Of the
humanitarian and peace ideals OF nus
country 20 part with them lightly; a
nan who s hoping for the best but
preparing for she worst.
Tho audience was becoming restless.
and here and there subdued voices OF
protest were heard.
"Think Of the man who has on ms
shoulders the esponsibility OF decd
;rr whether the youth OF TINS nation
.seuld 60 20 war;" Mr. Bush proceeded.
Kisses from several persons an
svered him. ,,.-
There are many who see the Allies
seb,ine for the right the speaker said.
-Others see a fatheriand oppressed and
fighting t0r its lie.
In : moment his voice was drowned
M storm OF Kisses. Shouts and Jeers
Of 6erision rose in deafening roar,
ubils men m the audience stood ana
demanded that Mr.. Bush sit down.
George Haven Putnam. chairman OF
he meeting. rushed 10 the front OF
,se platform and pleaded for order.
His efforts for a few moments seemed
A the uprosr died down Mr.. Bush
said: Don't misunderstand me. am
FOR the Allies. We are all Americans
mere"
You're not" shouted man ter
rows back. Get out
This gentleman has right TO ID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06

student representative yesterday APP
pointed an undergraduate committee TO
cooperate with the faculty and ths
alumni federation boo preparing Co
lumbia 10 aid boz case OF war. The mill
tary subcommittee consists Of 4. h.
Paddock. r. T. Wormser. Clarence T..
Loyeiov. u. Schultz. J.. {. Geinsborg.
c. VI. Hoydecker and James Harrison.
Those on the non-mlitary COMMITTEES
are Ed Earle. X. OLoughlin. Duncan
Leys. II. ". CsyghIil. T. e. Bellinger
and T. G.. Mccarthy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
Columbia Students Begin
To Drill for Defence

Columbia undergraduates began mill
tary training on the Morningside
Heights campus yesterday. Major
George Cochran OF the New York Ma
;ional Guard told students at noon
about the plan Of the alumni federation
TO organize them into military units
and urged men who had received train
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
Kolb Friend of German
Observer in Mexico Army

II Paso. Tex, March 8 Fritz kolb.
arrested in Hoboken. y. j., is believed
ia be the man Of that name who spent
acme time here in 1915. associated with
r. T. Haagsmar. German reserve Off
Ger who acted a. military observer
with President Huorta's forces IN Mex
leo.
Kolb was known to nave some con
nection with the German government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
1873 British Vessels
Sunk in February;
9,463 Entered Ports
Situation Quite Satisfactory,
Consul Generals Office
Here Declares

Official figures from the British Adj
miraltv made public here yesterday at
the office Of the British Consul Cen
eral show that during February 81
British merchant ships were destroyed
By mines or submarines. or this mum.
Der. 81 ships were Of ! 500 tons or over.
In addition TO the merchant ships. %
fishing vessels OF British register were
sunk. Il was also reported that during
the month S. British merchant vessels
were unsuccessfully attacked by sub
marines. a. shown by reports on file
with the Admiralty up TO and includ-
ing March +.
The figures show that the number Of
merchant vessels OF all nauonalities
over 100 tons each. and exclusive Of
local or fishing craft. which arrived at
and departed from British ports we're
as follows:
Vessels arrived ................ s.4e3
Vessels sailed. ................ S,l<9
Total Observation-Disclosures. 1887
The foregoing figures DO not include
losses OF ships OF Great Brltain's Al
lies or those Of neutral nations, which
the Admiralty stated, are not avail
able.
The number of German submarines
captured or sunk. the Admiralty says.
viii not be made public.
L. was officially stated that a. the
present time more than 100000 tons
Of Shipping : on the stocks IN various
shipyards. all IN more or less advanced
stages Of construction.
The general situation" the Admir-
atty announced, "is considered quite
satisfactory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06
Wilson and Japanese
Envoy to Confer To-day
Message Of Friendship from
Toxic Nav Be Delivered

Washington. March 5.-The Japanese
Ambassador. Aimsro Sato. has an en-
gagement to see President Wilson to-
morrow afternoon. and although neither
the embassy nor the White House has
disclosed the reason for the conference.
IL is thought probable that some formal
assurance may be presented that japan
has no intention of accepting the Ger
man suggestion for a GERMANY Mexican
Japanese alliance 10 make war on the
I'nifed Sfafes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-06

ing a, Plattsburg 70 take a lead in the
drill.
Led BIZ James Cleveland. veteran
football PLAYER. and Robert O'Loughlin.
csptain of the Columbia crew. thirty
students started TO drill in Earl Hall
Yesterday. This afternoon they Will
make arrangements for permanen.
training. Other undergraduates are cX-
pected TO join. The students corps IS
on the programme o. President Buffers
mobilization committee.
Ed Earle. cha rmsn OF the board Of