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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
City Land for Defence
Court House Site Accepted for
Military Use

The Board of Estimate accepted yes
tcrday the offer Of the Court House
Board TO turn over the site north OF
the Municipal Building. acquired for
the new county court house. for mil
Itary or other purposes, as the Board
OF Estimate might see TT. The offer
OF the services Of the members OF the
Court House Board and its staff was
also accepted.
In Offering the site the Court House
Board declared il would not be ad-
visable NJ this time 10 ask for bids for
the construction OF the proposed ST.
500, 200 court house. The site consists
Of several city blocks. and cost the city
approximately Sl2.O00,0OO. Il costs the
city about $4,000 a day in interest
charges and other expenses.
city Engineer Lewis was directed TO
report what il would cost 20 fill in and
level the site, and the Commissioner
81 Accounts was directed 10 make a
study % vacant buildings on a portion
OF the site and report what part could
be rcnt<d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
Baker Urges All Governors
to Name Board
Immediately
To Help with Census
Uniformity in Collecting Mill
tary and Industrial Data
Is Asked

Washington. April -. The Counci
of National Defence to-day announce
the dispetch of communications to all
Governors urging immediate appoint
ment OF state councils Of defence to CO
operate in the organization Of the ma
lions industries and resources. In
some states, notably Massachusetts,.
where q Public Safety Committee has
been appointed by Governor Mccall,
local councils are already N successful
operation.
The following letter was sent 20 the
Governors by Secretary baSer chair
man Of the Council:
"The Council Of National Defence. as
empowered by act Of Congress, August
%, 1916. IS nov engaged in the work
of preparation for the war and in the
coordination OF resources and energies
Of the nation.
at holds itself in readiness to CO.
operate with the states TO bring about
the most effective coordination of ac-
tivites and procedure for the general
good of the nation and the successful
prosecution Of the war. and it invites
the states to advise with 1t.
"To further the prompt and ener-
gctic organization which the situation
demands il recommends the creation,
by the states, OF committees with
broad powers, to cooperate with the
council, such committees to, perhaps,
be known as state councils Of defence
these committees u be representa-
tive of the states resources.
please advise us as promptly as
possible Of action being taken or con
templated in your state in furtherance
of the national defence. Please send
us full information, with copies of all
laws, proclamations and forms relating
thereto.
One Of the FIST problems before the
national and state councils will be the
taking OF military and industrial CEN
suses. In this connection ". 5. Clifford,
a director Of the council, has wired the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
Mexico Regrets
u. S. War Break
Pledges Efforts to Help Bring
About an Early
Peace

Mexico City, April 13.--In its answer
to the American governments notice Of
the existence of state Of war between
Germany and the United States, made
public here tonight, the Mexican gov
eminent announced in effect that it
regretted the United States had been
unable to solve its difficulties with
Germany in peaceful manner,
but that Mexico, inspired by the de-
sires expressed in her recent peace
note, would omit no effort to contribute
to the bringing about Of peace.
The Foreign Office to-day was off
cially notified Of the declaration of
martial law in Guatemala by the Mexi-
can Minister there. The statement was
made here that Mexico had no infor-
nation of border disturbances alleged
to have been fomented by Germans on
the Guatemalan frontier. The Guate-
malan Minister has made no represen-
tations in this respect
Wide publicity has b } given tho
note presented by the Argentine gov
crnment TO the United States, in which
Argentina recognizes the justice of the
action taken BY the United States
General Carranza will deliver his
message to the newly elected Congress
sunday evening. The message will
outline MeXico's position in the inter
rational crisis, it is understood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
Cardinal Farley Asks
Youths to Rush to
Rescue Of America
His Message Calling for Loyalty
To Be Read to Catholics
o-morrOw

4 letter addressed b. Cardinal Farley
to Catholics in this archdiocese will be
read tomorrow at all the masses IN
all the churchc l. say ia part:
"Our country had 10 take up the arm
that were forced INTO her hands. mad
70 choice hat % grasp and WELD the
weapon whorewith 20 defend her honor.
to vindicate the :.2ht and the justice
of her cause. and 70 insure triumph
that will be the victory Of civilization
and humanity.
an this solemn hour then, when her
fortunes are az stake, when all that
she has stood for, and stands for, IS
jeopardized by the hazard Of impend-
ing warfare, will not her sons harken
TO her call, will they not buckle on
the armor Of the conflict, and, rushing
to her rescue, lift high her glorious
banner of liberty and justice? Our
President and our national representa-
tves having spoken. the response to
the voice Of the authority they en-
body will be that we will rally around
our flag with the compIetest fullness
Of devotion, and with loyalest hearts,
and sturdiest arms place all that we
have, and all that we are. at our coun-
try's service.
I'VE will not shrink then from any
sacrifice in her behalf. We will render
to her what our Catholic faith and our
Catholic teaching sanctions. my sancti-
fles. NO demand on our American man
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
War Bringing Labor
And Capital Closer
Employers and Employed
More Friendly than Ever,
Says r. NJ. Easley

Ralph NJ. Easley, Of the National
Civic Federation. declared yesterday
that never in the history Of the United
States have the relations Of capital and
labor been so amicable as at present.
His statement was a comment on the
call issued By Samuel Gomoers for
meeting Of the executive committee oil
the labor conference formed under the
auspices Of the Council for National
Defence.
az the war has not done anything
else" Mr.. Easley said, sit has demon
strated that labor and capital can get
together on the mos. friendly basis.
It is clear now that the blunders Of
England at the beginning o. the war
will be avoided here. In England labor
and capital drew apart when the war
began. Here they have come together"
At Mondays conference, which will
be held in the American Federation Of
Labor Building, questions arising out
Of the war will be taken up for adjust
men. These questions include the
terms under which all union rules will
be suspended during the war, the sub
stitution Of women in work now per-
formed Only by men and OF men be-
yond military age for those called to
the colors, the early promotion OF boys
to journeyman's rank, the question OF
night shifts and work on Saturdays,
Sundays and holidays.
The matter of sanitation in factories
and welfare work aimed at conserving
the health of the workers has been
disposed Of. the manufacturers rep
resentativcs at the first meeting con-
ceding everything recommended by the
experts.
"As matter of fact" Mr.. Easley
said. zone labor leader said there was
nothing to discuss on this phase Of
the situation. The employers said he,
have given us much more than we
would have asked for
AT the conference on April manu-
featuring interests which in the past
have been bitterly opposed to organized
labor. met with union men, ready and
anxious to do their bit. Each side was
eager to meet the other"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
125 Newsboys Join Navy
Recruiting Encouraged a
Brace Memorial Home

One hundred and twenty-five home
less boys have joined the navy at the
Brace Memorial Home for Newsboys
since the United States went 20 war
with Germany. William Lewis Butcher.
superintendent Of the home, who is
official guardian for all the lads under
his care, has for more than year been
urging all his charges Of sufficient age
TO become bluejackets.
in the last twelve months the navy
las received 1,34l recruits through Mr..
Butchers efforts. The boys among
whom he works are graduates Of in
sUtutious and asylums who have beer
furned out into the world because they
nave become Of working age. A fund
j. now being raised 20 stimulate re-
cruitinc among homeless boys All
contributions should be sent 20 the
home at II New Chambers Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
Recruiting Falls Off
In City as Army Men
Prepare for Rush

Friday the 18Th proved more power
full than the War Departments call for
volunteers yesterday, and recruiting IN
the city fell 10 the lowest level m ten
days. Army and navy suffered equally.
10 the chagrin OF army recruiters, who
had prepared for a record breaking
rush Of men eager to volunteer for the
duration Of the war.
Even the most pessimistic army Off
GERS believed yesterday morning that
At least 200 men would be sworn in be-
fore night. whereas approximate figures
gathered from all stations showed that
only about seventy-ive had enlisted out
OF the 100000 young men of army age
in greater New York.
At this rate for the entire country IL
would take two years TO enlist the
531 600 men needed under the new call
20 fin up the ranks Of the regular army
and National Guard.
The eulistments would not have been
as good as they were had not news
gone forth that new negro detachments
were being authorized and that reputa-
bic. able bodied negroes were welcome.
Almost 100 applied. and many of these
will be examined to-day.
Only forty-tive men were enlisted by
the navy, az compared with a high
mark Of uinety-three early in the week
The marines enlisted twenty. but
twelve Of these applied on Thursday.
instead Of yesterday
Recruiting Committees Fail
The most strenuous cndeayors on the
part of scores of citizen recruiting
committees failed 10 stir up Cuthusi-
asm. Placards announcing that New
York's share IN the volunteers needed
was 100 men q day Tor the navy and
500 for the army and National Guard
made their appeal ln vain.
Only 900 men a day are now beng
enlisted for the army in the entire
country according to figures received
here, though the actual requirements
are at least 10000 men day. Even
40 this maximum rate il would take
almost two months 10 raise the ICE
quired 53l 900.
A meeting Of the Midday Recruiting
Committee yesterday ln the Stewart
Bull ding gained seven recruits for the
National Guard. Henry Rcuterdahl.
the marine painter. declared that the
first need was navy men. and inspired
several 90 sign navy application blanks.
To the Rev. William Albert Nichols.
vicar of ST. Imothy's Episcopal
Church. Brook. yu. belongs the honor Of
being the first minister 90 enlist in
New York City. lie enrolled yesterday
so Nava. Reserve headquarters. 20
Cortiandt Street, as q boatswain's mate
He Is forty-four years old, six feet tall
and weighs 20 pounds. 81 can lick my
weight .n Germans he remarked as
he was sworn IN.
John l.. Schlcy. a cousin Of the late
Admiral Sch.cy. was another volunteer.
lie came all the way from Lehigh,
Penn. where he is in college. 20 enlist.
Every generation of the family since
177l has been I'm the sea service he
said. 81 have 90 keep up the custom"
George Tirren. son OF Commits
sioner Tirrcll of the Standardization
Bureau. enrolled as an electrician.
Twenty-Five young men came in a body
from Montc,air and enlisted together
Sixty-seyen employees of the Bush
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14

rovernors of Rhode Island, Delaware
New York. New Jersey, Ohio, Vermont
california, Maine, New Hampshire;
West Virginia, Colorado. Wyoming ana
Maryland, urging. the deslraU,''y N,
uniformity in taking this census MI
Chords telegram reads:
"The Council of National Defence -
advised that your state has under con
sideraton the taking Of census
While different conditions in different
qtates may make certain changes nee
essary. national value Of census viii De
pend on their uniformity. While not
especially recommending ccnsus ct ms
time. the Council offers its assistance
Ia nil states so planning. and request,
and urges that work be delayed until
.rniform plans can be developed. We
are cooperating with War Department
and Census Bureau. and expect 10 haES
plans in readiness within week
Please reply what action is eontem-
plated in your state"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14

Terminal Company volunteered their
services at a meeting held by officers OF
the company Yesterday at noon which
was addressed by Joseph F. Wright, of
the Naval Advisory Board.
". J. Love. Of the international Mer-
camille Marine, organized a committee
during the day to furnish an extra
supply Of warm clothing TO naval re-
servists on the coast patrol and began
an active campaign for funds.
Farmer Dunn. who was in charge
Of the Weather Bureau here for fifteen
wears. offered his services to the coast
patrol and to the aviation corps. He
plans a special weather prediction ser
vice for both bodies The offer has
been forwarded to Secretary Daniels
in Washington.
Wells Hawks. one of the best known
publicity men in the city, mas been
commissioned a lieutenant in the Naval
Reserves and assigned to the Navy
Publicity Bureau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
Rush Attributed to News
of Preparations to
Strike Foe
Rockies All from
The Eastern States
Number Still $4,000 Short
of That Provided in War
Proclamation
INN IN. Trlsune Runsul

Washington, April 13.-It was big
dav for navy recruiting, the biggest OF
any day since war was declared. Thir-
teen hundred and sixty-siX men Joined
the naval forces Of the United States,
ali of them from Eastern cities and
towns.
The rush 90 Join the navy is attribu-
ted in the department 20 the visit OF
the French anG British admirals and
20 interest On the nations "frst arm
created by news Of preparations 20
strike the foe.
To-day's enlistment brings the en-
listed persourel Of the navy 10 $1,000.
q greater number than was permitted
in the peace establishment but st;A
1900 short Of the number 20 be taker
under the emergency proclamation OF
President Wilson. which permits re-
cruiting UP 20 $1,000.
Navy Department officials do not IN
tend. however, 20 stop with $1,000 men
for vastly larger number VIII he
needed If the American navy Is -
play its part IN the war. Nearly 2OO,OOy
eventually Will be needed. None OF
the men now being enlisted in the
navy is being taken for the war. All
arc agreeing 20 serve the regular navy
term. four years. The officers Of the
navy are opposed 20 the plan now in
effect in the regular army and the
guard. culistng men only for the term
OF the war.
The Navy Department now has 20
main recruiting stations and l47 sub
stations.
To-day's gain was net over and
above all discharges on account OF eN-
nirafion of enlistment terms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
Women Begin Canvass
For Recruits To-day

Cooperating with the recruiting
committee Of the Mayors Committee
on National Defence. the Woman's Suf-
frage Party will to-day inaugurate its
bousc-to-house canvass of the greater
city in an endeavor to stimulate re-
Druituo for the army. the navy and the
marine corps.
A large number of motor cars has
been offered to the workers and they
viii be loaded with $4,000 posters,
which will be distributed through the
city. Among the leaders who are CON
Quoting the campaign are Mrs. william
G.. Wilcox, Mrs. Daniel Palmer, Mrs
David r. Rogers, Mrs. Charles l.. Guy,
Mrs Edward Van Zle, Mrs. Robert T..
Oliver and Misses X. Cunningham, A.
Matthews, b. c. Howard, Camilla Nor
gan, Ethel Stebbins and Emily Hooper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14

hood or American citizenship will 70
unanswered. or Will not ind Us tue
Americans. true children Of our
Church. that never was found wanting
in any crisis of American history VI
viii do, in a word. what our fathers
have ever done in This loved Republs
Of ours from the time 10 was set a
among the nations, and az every ia.
,hat a hostile hand was lifted agsina
her in the sweep Of her beuefeera
glorious career among the peoples q
the world.
"Our path Of duty lies clear bsfa
US. May the blessing OF the Almis@
God enable US 20 walk in it steadtasg
and unwayeringly 10 the end
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
Bolivia Breaks with Germany;
Brazil Recalls Her Citizens
Kaisers Minister La Paz Gets Passports ExequatuS Oh
German Consuls Withdrawn by Rio Government;
Argentina Entrance Believed Imminent

La Paz. Bolivia, April IS. The Ger
nan Minister and his staff have been
handed their passports by the Bolivian
government, with a note declaring that
diplomatic relations between Bolivia
and Germany have been severed.
Rio de Janeiro, April 13-It is Of
ficially announced that the government
has decided 10 arm Brazilian merchant
men which purpose TO make voyages
into the German submarine zone. The
ships. however, will be provided with
instructions Of purely defensive CHAR
acter
II has been decided 20 seize for their
own protection from damage German
ships interned in Brazilian ports.
Foreign Minister Lauro Muller has
cabled to The Brazilian Minister IN Der
lin asking him to urge all Brazilinns IN
Germany 20 leave the country within
twcrty-four hours. A decree has been H.
sued withdrawing the eXequaturs o.
the German consuls. The Ministers o.
France. Great Britain and Italy cor
erred NJ length with DR.. Muller.
An Official inspection Of the Germa'
ships seized in Brazilian ports shows
that important parts Of the engines are
missing, rendering the vessels practi-
cally useless.
Renewed anti-German demonstrations
occurred last night. Crowds gathered
before the German Club and hooted,
after which they proceeded to the Le-
cations Of Chile and Argentina and
cheered the Ministers Of the two Sis
ter republics. The League Of Friends
of the Allies has approved the follow
ing propositions which have been
placed before the President:
First. the disarming of the confed-
Grated German rife societies in South
crn Brazil; second, the prohibition OF
correspondence betwee.. German sub
iccts through either foreign or do
nestle mails AID rigorous surveil-
lance of all Germans resident in Bra
iii; third. the suspension Of German
newspapers and publications which
spread IDEAS calculated 10 alarm or
confuse the public mind; fourth, to
offer the Allies and the United States
the cooperation Of the Brazilian feet;
fifth. 20 sequestrate all German ship
until more radical measures can D
taken: sixth, the dismissal of DR.
Lauro Muller as Foreign Minister anc
the appointment of Ruy Barbosa as his
successor"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
200 Boats Offered
For Coast Defence

More than 1000 privately owned
Yachts and motorboats have been
offered 20 the Navy Department for
coast defence purposes. the National
Association Of Engine and Boat Manu-
facturers announced yesterday. II
addition. it was stated the bostmen
have offered their own services 70 the
navy.
The reftting and Strengthening Of
boats that Guns can be mounted on
them is in the hands OF the govern.
ment. but in many instances the ex-
pense is being borne By the owners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14

G. NJ. Schwab. with chief advisers Ike
Oryille Wright md Henry Ford, should
compose this Cabinet department."
Among the other speakers at the dln-
ner were Captain David l.. Hough, who
returned from Petrograd Few days
-. am sure that Russia will be u very
successful republic" said Captain
IIough. "The government will partake
of socialistic nature, in so far as
government and municipal ownership is
Concerned. And Of this | am also GER
tain-t that the Russian revolution has
destroyed absolutely Germany's last
hope for separate peace with Rus
sia "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
Smaller Republics May Follow

The example Of these nations IS eX-
pected TO govern thT Of the smaller
republics in the southern pas of the
continent.
Since the opening Of the European
war. the sympathies Of the Latin
American nations. with the exception
o. Mexico. have been with France.
Those countries have initiated in their
institutions and laws France rather
than Spain. and il was asserted by a
Latin-American diplomat to-day that
SPANS influence in South America
would be negligible, although she is
credited with having weight with
Mexico and Colombia.
Colombia is thought TO be unwilling
TO indorse the action OF the United
States because of the failure 90 put
through Congress the treaty under
which Colombia would receive S25OOO,-
600 as payment for Panama. 1t was
believed that should this treaty go
through Colombia would not hesitate
to declare her complete sympathy with
the United States.
One difficulty which confronts Latin
American countries in coming out
boldly in support of the United States.
it was said, is that few of them have
grounds of complaint against Germany
except for the violation by Germany Of
the principles of humanity and of in
ternstional lew.
Latin-American diplomats asserted
that the United States waited three
years before it lined up with Great
Britain and France, and that, too, de-
spite the most outrageous assaults by
Germany upon American lives and com
merce. Therefore. they said, it would
be unfair 10 look for undue haste on
the part of Latin-American countries.
but In the end it would be found that
all had come over to the side Of the
United States because Of their desire
20 promote a great community, embrac-
ing all the American democracies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
ADVERTISEMENT
THE bus service to the

THtE. r.. bus service to the
l. Billy Sunday meet.
ings IS not restricted 10
the hours Of meetings. AT
any time OF the day you
can ride out Broadway to
lO8th Street past the His.
panic Museum by Services
Nos. a and ;, or through
Edgecomb Road on liar.
lem Heights overlooking
the picturesque Harlem
River valley by Service
No. , or up ST. Nicholas
Avenue by Service No. }
OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14
Line-Up of All Americas
Against Germany Expected

Tfom Inc IUUuHt buIV"4I
Washington, April 13.-SOuth and
Central America. as well as North
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14

America. solid agains, Germany IS re
garded by diplomats here ~ a prooa-
bility.
Line-Up of Lstin-Amcrica
The lineup of Latin-American couh-
tries to date follows:
Ally Of the United states CUBA.
Offering their resources and ia''i'-
ties to United states Panama Costa
Rica.
Justifying aad inoorsinG ne inI'eu
States's action and threatening war
Argentina.
Scvering relations with Germany
Brazil and Bolivia.
Declared neutrality Chile. Uruguay.
Expressing hopes OF peace. but not
declaring neutrality Peru.
The action Of Brazil wa credlted
with influencing Argentina 90 approve
Americas war wish Germany. and the
fact that that republic would not pro-
claim neutrality led TO the supposiuon
here to-day that both il and Brazil
were preparing 20 enter the war Win
the United States.
In all quarters il was believe Chile.
to maintain the tacit concert Of the
A b nations Of South America
eventually woIld rctract ner proc.ama-
: on of neutrality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-14

America. solid against Germany IS re
garded by diplomats here ~ prooS-