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New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
Hoover Assures
Wheat Growers He
Will Not Fix Price
Speculative Buying, However,
Must Cease, He
Declares
lFrom Ths Tribune Bureau ]


Washington, July 9.-Herbert c.
Hoover, head Of the food administra-
tion. declared to-day it was not his in
tention to arbitrarily fix the price of
wheat. Mr.. Hoover's statement fol-
lowed the receipt of information at the
food offices representing that in Kan
sas and other Western states there was
general belief that the price of the
1917 wheat crop would be fixed, and at
a figure less than 81 a bushel.
at is not the intention of the food
administration to fix the price of
have any such powers" said Mr.. Hoover
to-day. 'lf the food bill passes Con-
gress, however, we certainly will not
stand for speculative buying OF wheat"
1t is understood here. however, that
agencies must necessarily be estab-
lishcd to control the buying Of export
wheat lest the power in the single
hand now buyirg for all the Allies be
used against the interests of the Amer
ican farmer. There are no longer a
hundred foreign buyers in the market
in competition, for the buying power
has been centred in one man. 1t is
understood that the Allied governments
have already fixed the price at about
$3.50 a bushel for their own 1917 do
mestic crop, and that the Canadian
authorities last autumn offered to sell
the Allies the Canadian harvest at
about that price.
The attitude of the food administrs-
tion is that the export price must he
maintained at @ figure which is an
inducement to the farmer, in order TO
stimulate to the maximum the produc-
tior Of wheat. but nothing, it is point
ed out. can be done to settle the mat
ter with the Allies until Congress has
passed the food bill.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10

definite understanding regarding dairy
exports and perhaps food exports of all
kinds.
Britain Halts Grain Shipments
Neutral countries that have made
large purchases of grain in the United
States, hoping TO get il out Of the coun-
try before the export control became
operative. have been thwarted, it was
learned to-day by the British govern
ment, which has declined to assure
safe voyage for food cargoes. Many
cargoes awaiting shipment in Ameri-
can ports have not moved for this rea-
son.
1t was learned to-day that this gov
ernment does not intend to place an
cmbargo upon the expectation of wheat,
coal or any other American product in
order to take an inventory Of the sup
rly on hand.
The government, it was stated. is al
ready in possession of practically all
the information il needs regarding this
country, the belligerents and the Eu-
ropean neutrals. This information was
obtained from diplomatic and consular
reports, from special agents, from per-
sons returning from Europe and from
the British and French governments.
Ii was stated there would be no great
jar when the export control measures
are put into effect. The first perceptible
effect will be the necessity to obtain
licenses. II was learned, too, that the
effect upon LatinAmerican countries
would be less than Jpn neutral Eu-
rope, as the former will be favored.
To assist in the administration OF the
exports control war trade intelligence
division is being formed by the Depart
ment Of Commerce. The personnel has
rot been announced, but it will be com,
posed of we'll known economists and
ststisticians.
The division will study the needs OF
European countries; the use to which
such neutrals put importations from
this country, and the trade 5 OF rI;e ihe
division also will decide upon the
amount of a stated commodity which
ought to be permitted to go to neu,
tral country after an ,a examlnasroa ~ ~
home needs and the requirements ol
Tho Fntente Allies.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
.hiskey interests
More Hopeful of
Aid in Congress
Believe Something May Be
Slipped Into Food Bill to
Modify Drastic Clauses
fRrnrn Tha Trihune Bur.aul


Washington, July 9.-Representatives
Of the distilling interests-owners OF
the quartz rof a billion gallons of
liquor in bond which the President, un-
der the Senate dry amendment, is di-
rected TO commander. more op-
timistic to-day. for reasons some Of
which are on the surface, and some
obscure.
One reason, about which little is
said, is a hope that in some way, before
the legislation becomes law, something
will be slipped into modify its drastic
features. They are extracting more
comfort from the fact that here is no
appropriate nfor the purchase of the
liouor in bond than from the conten-
tion Of such lawyers as Senator Shields
that the price fixing clause is unconsu-
tutional.
Incidentally, Senator Shields's con-
tention, should il be applied to coal,
steel, copper or anything else which
the government is purchasing, might
make a lot Of litigation before the Su-
preme Court finally settled it, should
some of the producers from whom the
government is purchasing decide to
make trouble.
The whiskey men, however, are
pleased at the idea that the President
cannot 20 ahead with the commander
ing he is directed TO do under the
Senate provision until some appropria-
tion is made, and they figure that this
appropriation will provoke lote OF
discussion, all of which means time to
get the liuuor out of bond, and into the
hands Of wholesalers and retailers.
The distillers, il is said, are NOV
ing the whiskey out Of bond as rapidly
az possible. and are counting on load
ing up the wholesalers and retailers
with a supply that will last for several
until the end of the war
before the Communicating actually
begins.
The distillers are not deceivng
themselves with any rainbow hopes.
Most Of them frankly accept the boast
Of the "drys" that there will never be
any dstilling in this country after the
food bill goes into effect. Just two
tasks confront them, as they view the
situation to distill as much fihskey as
possible before the bill goes into effect,
20 unload as much as possible Of that
wibskey. with the whskey already in
bont. with a ciew 20 collecting the
prices the public is willing to pay,
rather than the cost, plus 10 per cent,
which the President is directed 10 pay
in Communicating the liquor.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
Asks Strike Plot Inquiry
Fridiger Wants Charge of Pro.
Germanism Investigated

Louis Fridiger, counsel for William
r. Fitzgerald, general organizer of the
Amalgamated Association of Street and
Electric Railway Employees, yesterday
asked United States District Attorney
Cafey to investigate the charge that
there is German plot to tie up the
streetcar system of New York.
Aside from this there was little Of
interest in the traction situation yes
terday, the illness of William D.
Mahon. head Of the Amalgamated AS
sotiation in Boston, serving to put a
bra <e on activities. 1t is not expected
that he will return to New York much
before Thursday.
We are continuing our work of or
ganizing the Third Avenue men," said
Fitzgerald on his way to meeting in
Hibernian Hall, East Forty-ffth Street.
There will be no change until Mr..
Mshon gets back"
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
Hoover Meets Canadians
Discusses Plans for Pooling
Grain of Both Countr;e.
lRrom The Tribune Bure.ul

Washington, July 9.-In pursuance of
the plan formulated at the recent con-
ferences between officials and the Brit
ish War Mission to pool the food re-
sources of the United States and Cam
ada, Herbert c. Hoover to-day con-
ferred with delegation representing
the Board of Grain Supervisors Of
Canada on the question of a coincident
food control programme in the United
States and Canada.
The conference dealt with details of
marketing and distribution of the
cereal crop. However, on account of
the continuing pendency Of the food
control legislation, the conference to-
day was unable TO do more than to
discuss the general situation and form
ulate tentative plans.
The personnel of the Canadian dele
cation was as follows: Dr. Robert A.
Magin, of Winnipeg, chairman; ]. C.
Gage. president of the Winnipeg Grain
Exchange; W. B. Best. Parliamentary
representative of the Locomotive Fire
men. and James Stewart, of Winnipeg.
representative of the Allied Wheat Buy
ing Committee.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10

living of the less fortunate will be
solved"
Motion pictures to teach food con-
servation and speakers sent out by the
lecture bureaus of the suffrage organi-
cation will also help in the work.
Mrs. Norman dc r. Whitehouse,
chairman of the Woman Suffrage Party
of New York State, said last night that
every one of the 100000 members OF
the organization would be expected 20
enroll for thrift under Mr.. Hoover.
The suffrage organization will CO.
operate in the campaign with the New
York State branch of the National
Council Of Women, Of which Mrs. Will
lam Grant Brown is chairman.
Ten districts Of the forty-six which
are 10 be organized in New York City
for food conservation under the New
York City Food Aid Committee were
opened yesterday, and the others are
a almost ready for work. Headquarters
of the committee were opened at $50
Avenue. at Fortieth Street
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
Jersey Markets Gain Favor
Eight Stands Where Farmers
Sell to Consumers Opened

The New Jersey Department of Agri-
culture issued a statement yesterday
declaring that municipal markets were
increasing in favor and that in eight
cities of the state farmers are now
dealing directly with consumers.
The market in Elizabeth is taken as
an example. It was established after
three years of preparation and in op-
position to the wishes of many farmers
Some of them do not yet come to mar
ket TO sell their produce direct 10 con-
sumers, but the produce gets to the
market without being shipped first to
some larger centre and then sent back
TO Elizabeth.
Women OF Elizabeth patronize the
market despite the conveniences they
forego. The average attendance has
been 500 daily.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10

sin, led the opposition TO the bill, main
tanning that some Of the provisions to
prohibit neutrals from trading with the
enemy or enemy allies while doing busl-
ness in this country were in direct vlo-
lation of international law. lie de-
clared that, had Germany attempted
such step when this country was ncu-
tral, such objection would have been
made here.
Representative Montague, of Virginia.
in charge of the measure, indicated
that he would accept amendments
agreeable TO Mr.. Lenroot.
The section which would permit the
taking over Of German patents in this
country for use during the war was
criticised by Representative La Guardia
of New York. He cautioned the House
that cancelling of German patents
might result in seizure Of American
property in Germany.
A committee amendment making il
unlawful TO transmit any letter or other
message, picture, diagram or map 10
the enemy was explained by Repre-
sentative Esch, of Wisconsin, as a pre-
caution against the versatility Of the
German spy system.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
Sufragists Organize
For Food Conservation

Suffrage workers who gave their SER
vice. 20 the state in the taking of the
census in June are now organizing 10
help in the food conservation cam
paign. House-to-house canvassers will
distribute kitchen cards, which have
been sent out by Food Administrator
Uoover. reading as follows:
." Buy less; serve smaller portions.
"2, Preach the gospel of the clean
plate
81 Watch out for the waste in the
community.
"b n the more fortunate Of our
neople will avoid waste and eat no
more than they need. the high cost OF
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
Plans Made to Issue
Embargo Licenses Here

Il was announced yesterday aiter-
noon that the local Office of the bureau eso
re Foreign and Domestic Commerce
sitrated In Room 400 Of the Custom
House, would take care of all the ap-
plications relating to embargo hcehseS
at the port of New York. -,
A. B. Bsrnaud, representing the fea- 1i
eral government, stated that IN aoG,, u,
tion to the forms being made out IN
triplicate. one each for the consignee'
washington end New York, there
would be an additional coupon on eacn
form for the steamship company 70
make out. acknowledging the receipt OF
the goods for transportation.
In explaining the measures necessary
TO enforce the embargo, Mr.. Barnaud
stated the utmost care would be OBJ
served, every consignment being thor
oughly examined in order to ascertain sI IN
that it was exactly as represented on
tho manifest. in addition to Identifying
the consignee as fully as possible.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
|. W. W. Chiefs Deny
German Influence;
No Revolt Planned
Declare They Are Ready to
Cooperate with Min
ing Men

Globe, Ariz., July 9.-Denial was
made to-day by representatives of the
Industrial Workers of the World that
their organization was under German
influence. that revolutionary move
ment had been planned and that guns
or ammuni' on had been cached in min
ing camps Jr elsewhere.
The denial was made at the meeting
of the Industrial Workers Of the World
committee and the state and Federal
joint mediation board. which is making
an effort to settle the metal strike IN
this district An open and frank dis
cussion of the strike issues was held
with James II. Chapman, local leader
of the Industrial Workers of the World
acting as spokesman for his committee
1t was brought out that the |. w. W.
has an interlocking plan for strikes
in the southwest, by which a strike
which has been won at one camp can
rot be called off until strikes have
been won in other camps where I. "
w. demands have been made. This
applies TO Butte, Mont. Bisbee and
Globe, Ariz., and other southwestern
copper camps.
After the meeting, Mr.. Chapman
said the |. W. w. was ready to con-
solidate with the international Union
of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers in
the strike. According to I. W. ".
leaders, the plan of tieing up the met
al mines is only a part of the general
plan to tie up railroad traffic. produc-
tion Of oil ard coal throughout the
southwest.
Denver, July decentralization with
the !. W. w. is not to be thought of for
one minute said Charles H. Meyer,
president of the international Union
OF Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers.
That's an outlaw organization"
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
Denmark Tests u. S. Embargo
Policy Toward Neutrals
Raises Issue Calling for Decision How Far Control o
American Exports Will Be Used to Stop
Supplies for Germany

Washington, July 9.-An immediate
decision as TO the policy to be pursued
toward the European neutral coun-
tries in the administration Of export
control confronted the United States
to-day with the receipt of an applica-
tion from the Danish government TO
export ten cargoes of meal cake for
use as cattle feed.
The application will go to the Ex-
ports Council for consideration. 1t
was one Of more than a hundred which
came to the Department of Commerce
during the day asking permission to
ship various commodities out OF the
United States after exports licensing
becomes operative July 10.
The Exports Councils advisory board,
created to relieve members Of the
council OF details of operation Of the
act, was organized to-day with the
following members: Edward N. Hur-
ley, former chairman of the Federal
Trade Commission, representing the
Department of Commerce.; Vance c.
Mccormick, representing the State De-
partment; DR.. Alonzo f. Taylor, of the
University OF Pennsylvania, represent
ing the Department of Agriculture; b.
D. White, representing the Food Ad-
ministration, and DR.. f. +. Pratt, chief
of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce, as secretary. 1t is prob
able that representative will be
named later from the Shipping Board.
Issue of Aiding Germany Raised
Denmark's application to-day puts up
to this government the determination
Of Just how far it will use the embargo
power in preventing supplies from
reaching Germany. Although there is
no fear that the cattle feed itself will
60 through to Germany. Denmark has
teen exporting to the Central Powers
large quantities of dairy products.
officials of this government hold
Giverging views on the general prin-
oiple involved. Some want to stop the
shipment of every class of supplies
from the neutrals to Germany, while
others believe that course would be un-
Just, and desire TO prevent shipment to
Germany of only those goods which are
replaced by American commodities.
The British government. meantime, is
urging that the United States make an
effort to prevent all supplies from
reaching Germany. Pointing to reports
CT large shipments of war supplies,
particularly from Sweden, the British
insist that this trade should be ended
by refusal on the part Of the United
States to give the neutrals any class of
supplies unless the neutrals give as
surance that no goods of any character
Will 90 to Germany.
Officials agree that food exports from
the neutrals TO Germany must cease
if the United States is to continue to
furnish the neutrals with foodstuffs.
For that reason it was considered likely
tonight that a license will be refused
for the Danish meal cake purchases
unless Denmark is ready to come to
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
From Tho Tribune Bureau. J

From The Tribune Bufa0.l
Washington, July Some OF the
diplomatic representatives in Washing
ton Of neutrals contiguous to Germany
fear the object of the exports control
purposed by the United States Is to
compel those countries to abandon
their neutrality. Neutral diplomats in
this country have discussed the posi-
bilities Of rigid exports control by the
United States as an economic weapon
which might be employed to coerce
neutrals. and in these conversations 1t
developed that the neutrals would nave
no hope of withstanding attaehs ny
Germany. ,,,l.h Oh
M, reeult of successful efforts to in
Jnse Holland. Sweden and Denmark TO
enter the Entente alliance. 1t was de-
clared bv one neutral diplomat to-day;
Tbis ~ was asserted, would afford
Germany an opportunity TO say TO the
world that the Allies were unable az
in the cases of Belgium and Rumsnia'
70 nrotect the small neutral countries
and give her the further opportunity
to disnlav before the German people
fresh conuuests which at least would
nostrone a decision in the war Tor an
indefinite period.
At Mercy of Germany
The military strength of the neutral
countries contiguous 20 Germany was
said to be: Holland, 6OO.OOO men,
sweden. 100000 men; Denmark ioo'-
GOO ,,nr Nome of these countries
nossesses any artillery xorth the
psnoc and the coasts of all are ex-
nosed 10 German naval attacks. ger
many II was declared, could cut her
wav through them with comparatively
insignifcant losses TO herself, anu lhe
AlIiee would not be able to render them
any practical assistance. .or
There is a possibility, 1t was recog-
r;zed of Norway joining the Entente OH
nccoI1nt of her enormous shipping inter-
80 and the certainty that Germany uh-
dor No consideration will show Norwe
c;an vessels any favors. Norway II
t,,oo said would be helpless were she
ovnosed TO German attack, as are nor
iopd Sweden and Denmark, having oniy
100 600 soldiers and being without ar
tIIerv or a navy. Her coasts. however
ogord eycellent opportunity Tor de-
f.rce bv the British navy, and as iohg
90 Sweden remained neutral thete
would be little likelihood of Germany
mailed fist reaching Norway except
submarine attacks upon Nor
wegian shipping.
Fear Scandinavian Split
For Norway to join the Entente
however, would destroy the Scandiha-
Wan unity and produce situation 'ha'
Danish and Swedish statesmen are un-
dcrstood to be bestirring themselves 10
prevent. II was regarded as Prac-
tical certainty that sweden ana pen
mark would be compelled TO follow III
Norway's train and abandon their neu-
trality should Norway enter the "ar'
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
Beaver Street Arcade Sold
Twice in Ten Days

The Beaver Street Arcade, at % and
25 Beaver Street, changed hands again
Yesterday. II was purchased by Ely
Sernays and Edgar A. Levy from the
Metropolitan Trust Company. James
Garfield Moses represented the buyers
and Carter, Ledyard & Mlburn the
seller.
This building was erected in 1914 and
is considered one OF the finest Office
structures in the Wall Street section.
On June 20 it was sold at auction TO
secure judgment amounting to $685.
600, the trust company being the plain
tiff. The highest bid at that sale was
s670,OO0. made by the plaintiff, or
$4,000 less than the total indebtedness.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
Enemy Trading Bill
Expected to Pass
House on Thursday
Lenroot, Leading Opposition,
Declares Measure Violation
of International Law

Washington. July 9.-The Admins
tration bill to prohibit trading with
Germany or her allies during the war
was taken up to-day by the House and
such progress made that passage is ex-
pected not later than Thursday. Gem
eral debate was ended without develop
ing indications of a prolonged fight
when the measure is taken up later for
consideration of amendments.
Representative Lenroot, of Wiscon-
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
rs Americans to Study
Aviation in Canada

Boston, July 3.-Twenty-fve recruits
for the Aviation Corps left last night
for Canada 20 begin a four months
course under direction Of the British
aeroplane board. Fifteen were mem
bers Of the Princeton University ava,
tion unit and the others were recruited
here
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10
Soldiers Get Many Books

Booksellers in Liverpool report
famine In scyen-penny books OWING 70
the demand for them from men m the
trenches, says The Annotated Press
Salesmen report that 1OOD,ooo seven
penny and shilling books have been
lent 70 the front.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-10

definite understanding regarding dairy
exports and perhaps food exports of all
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-18
AT THE CASTLE

A hve-reel melodrama by James
Oliver Curwood. featuring Evart
Overton and Miriam Fouche. is
soldiers of Chance" today's Castle
picture. The film is the kind that
has story action in every foot con
sumed. 1t tells of adventure in
South America and Of revenge on
an unworthy capitalist a pleasing
romance also has its place in the
story and this combined with the
thrills and excitement of adventure
holds the spectator undivided at
tention throughout. The plot COM
plications are thick and fast and
the villain who tries to force the
girl TO marry him as the price Of
her fathers freedom, gets his just
deserts. Mr.. OvertOn interprets a
splendid hero role and wins favor
with his audience at once. II is a
Vitagraph feature and is produced
with the usual excellency shown by
this company.
Madame sherry a picture play
Of love and laughter. music and joy
Gus adventure with Gertrude Mccoy
and Frank O'Connor in the leading
roles. is the Offering at the Castle
theater tomorrow and Tuesday. Pre-
pared for the screen from the fam
Gus stage play Of the same name
the picturized version should prove
doubly attractive from an entertain
ing and beauty standpoint. The
adventures Of q youthful mana bout
town. whose fake story of a wife
and family succeeds in bringing
him large donations OF money from
an uncle in Greece, are set forth
in a charming manner. When his
uncle returns Unexpectedly To pay
nephew a visit and brings with him
a charming young lady with whom
the ingenious young man falls in
love. matters are complicated
Many humorous touches are added
in the untangling of this love mix
up. Both stars are seen 70 good
advantage and will be recalled by
patrons OF the Castle for their recent
joint work in THE Silent Witness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-18

asbestos up for THE Gay Lord
QueX."
ON Monday evening the Thirty
ninth Street theater opened with
Whats Your Husband Doing ?'
playing To- am enthusiastic audience.
This play is a new farce i'm three
acts by George Y. Hobart. It's COM
plications deal with the liveliest
happenings that belong TO love,
marriage and divorce.
The two principal male characters
are played by Hale Hamilton and
Jed Prouty. and the wives by Vir-
ginia Hammond and Charlotte Ives.
Others i'm the cast are Jane Cooper.
Alice Lloyd. Clara Mackin and Wal
ter Lewis
Her Regiment" at the Broad
hurst. vies with Monday openings
and features Donald Brian. now UNI
der the direction Of Joe Weber
Her Regiment is a new operetta
the product Of Victor Herbert. i'm
the capacity of composer, with Will
liam lie Baron, who is the author of
THE Very Idea" as librettist. Des-
pite its very martial title. the story
of Her Regiment has nothing i'm