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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
Glorihcs Marshal Jofrc
As One of Worlds Heroes

we have to-day coming among US
"a mission from France. ] doubt not
indeed. am fully convinced that they
will receive welcome not less warm
not less heartfelt, than that which you
nave so generously and cncouragingly
extended TO US. That was and certain
IN will be increased by the reflection
that one member Of the mission Is
Marshal Jonrc, who VIII 60 down
through all time rs the general IN com
usnd Of the Allied forces. the success
ful general Of the Allied forces, at one
OF the most critical moments IN the
worlds history.
"I remember when ! was here there
was n book which was given out IN the
schools called Tho Fifteen DECISIVE
BATTLES Of the World | do not know
whether they all quite deserve that
rtlc. but there can be no doubt or
question whatever that among the DC
cisive battles of the world, the Battle
Of the Marine was THE most decisive
Il was a turning point III the history
nc mankind. and | rejoice that the nero
Of that event is to-day coming among
ms and will Join US. the British nation,
IN LAYING before the people Of the
United States our gratitude Tor the
sympathy which they have shown ana
.rc shoWirC. and our warm commence
~ tho value Of the assistance when
they arc affording the Allied cause
gentlemen. J do not bcneNe INA,
the magnitude of that assistance can
bv anv possibility be exaggerated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
Confident That America
Will War Whole-Heartedly

With such a cause the American
public has always been in full SYM
pathy. and now, after watching II
through all these months, YOU have
found yourselves impelled to join in
the great conflict. feel perfectly GER
tain that you will throw into it all your
uneouslled resources. all your powers
Of invention or production, all your
man-power; all the resources Of that
country which has greater resources
than any other country in the world. and,
already having come 70 that decision,
nothing will turn you from II but sue
cess GROWING our joint efforts.
This expresses the sentiments with
which | have been animated ever since
/ came to this city-my sentiment OF
gratitude, my sentiment Of hope. ! do
not know that have anything Of value
TO add
ALLOW me TO thank you most heartily
again for having come here for this
brief interview. and 20 express my
gratitude for what you have done, and
my firm confidence that all Of you will,
welding the great power you do, exer-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
Ammen May Lead
American Army
Corps to Europe
French Mission Here Is Anxious
to Sec United States
Troops Abroad
Bv STEVENSON II. EVANS

Washington. April 25.-Thc problem
~ whether or not American troops
shall DC sent abroad is plaguinG fresl-
dent Wilson and his official advisers
II is problem which has been maIc
more acute by the arrival to-day OF the
French mission. all the members OF
which arc united in the behet tha'
nothing could he more inspiring TO inc
soldiers OF the Entente and ehcaclouSs
in ending the war than glimpse OF
the Stars and Stripes on the battic
fronts OF Europe.
President Wilson is generally undci
stood to be "unalterabiy opposed 10
this. He is unanimously upheld by ms
expert advisers in the War Depart
mcnt, who desire to sec the big new
army trained before any already
trained soldiers go 10 war.
But the opinion IN the War Depart +
mert is based or military grounds
alone. The real reason for sending
American troops to Europe now IS
largely sentimental. The war party IN
tho Cabinet we'll appreciates the effect
upon the country which nothing could
produce except Americans in action.
The French appreciate even more deep
r. than do the British the immediate
value in Europe Of an American cXpedi-
tionary force.
The problem may be solved for the
present. st least. by decision 10 send
both 90 the Eastern and Western front
as many airmen as can be quickly
trained. At least ono Cabinet officer
is urging this plan "a best calculated
TO meet the demand for the American
flag over the trenches. He has OBJ
timed the support Of the army air ser
vice. the heads Of which believe such
a plan would make for quick develop
ment of the most backward branch IN
army or navy.
None OF the American machines nov
in the possession Of the government or
which could be built in this country
would be any good for fighting Pur-
poses. They are much too slow. But
;hey could be used for scouting and
training. American machines are be-
ing so used in France
Government officials say they hope
for more speed and fighting efficiency
from manufacturers OF aeroplanos here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
No Desire to Entanglc
L. S. in Foreign Alliances

81 am told that there are some
doubtinC critics who seem 70 l"l"r
,bat the object of thc MISSION OF
Troocc and Great Britain 70 rms
courtrv is 10 inveiglc the Cn't'G
states ont of its traditional policy ana
80 cntanple IL in formal alliances
socret or public. with European
rowors cannot imagine any r1mor
with less foundation, nor can I'M
acme a policy so utterly unnecessary
"Our confidence in this assistance
which we are going to get from TINS
op,nunitv is not based upon sucl
shallow considerations as those when
ariso out of formal treaties. No
trcstv could increase the undoubte i
Confdence with which We look to the
United States, who. having come mo
.ho war. are going 10 see the var
through. II there is any certainty
IN human affairs, that is certain.
Two wears and half have gone
since the war began, and the great
nublic on this side Of the Atlantic
has been watching. with deepening IT.
terest. the bloodstainod drama Col 1c
on across the ocean. and ] am we'll
convinced that as each month has
nassed so has the conviction grown
among YOU that. after all. it IL no
small or petty interest that is involved
in this war. Il Is no struggle for 50
many square miles of territory. 10y
some acquisition, some satisfaction OF
small national ambition.
1T was nothing short Of the full con-
seriousness that the Liberties OF man
kind are really involved in the issue OF
this struggle that was animstng the
Allied countries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
This Is France Day
In New York State

The banner of France will fly from
thousands OF fagstafs in New YORK
state to-day. In the public schools
children will sing the "Marseiilaise;
Scores Of organizations Will nora
dinners and meetings in honor OF our
sister republic and new-found ally,
For to-day is France Day. by
order Of Governor Whitman. IL has
been set aside out Of Difference to
tho mission now at Washington and
in celebration Of the anniversary OF
Lafayette's departure from his native
land 10 the aid OF the struggling
thirteen colonies in lI11.
Talks upon France and on what nor
help and inspiration have meant to
the United States will also be de-
l;vered in the schools. BY order OF
DR. John II. Finley, State Commits
sioner OF Education, President WI
sons message to Congress VIII De
read.
At the College Of the City Of New
York. the city's chief celebration
will be held. At noon the training
battalion OF the institution VIII
march into the Great Hall; Incre
Adolphc Conn, founder OF the All
qnce Francase Of New York ana pro-
forsor emeritus Of Columbia Univer-
gitv. will speak. Robert Underwood
Johnson will read an original poem,
THE Sword of Lafayette and Nile
Renee Chollet will sing "The Marscil-
laisc." The roll Of honor Of Amer
cans who have died for France VIII
then be read.
The France-Amorica Society will
hold luncheon. at which DR.. Mich
olas Murray Butler and Chauncey
VI. Dcpew will speak. At its conclu-
sion the members will march to
Union Square and lay a wreath on
Lafayettc's statue.
The Bankers Club and the Societc
dos Femmes de France will also
l A.. Jor-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
Women to Raise 100000
Service League, at Miss Nor
gan's. Decides to Extend Work

The National League for WOmen's.
Service. a. the home of Miss Anne
Morgan, 2l9 Madison Avenue, started a
campaign yesterday TO raise 100000
to extend the work Of the league. Miss
Morgan. the treasurer. said she pre-
ferred many small contributions rather
than few large once.
A committee OF 100 women TO raise
the fund is being formed. Sixty-five
volunteered at the meeting yesterday.
Mrs. Charles Frankenthal SAID she
could obtain 100 more.
Among those who promised to give
active support were Mrs. Daniel Gug-
penheim. Mrs. William Cumming Story,
Mrs. Sidney c. Borg. Mrs. Edward ~.
Rreitune, Mrs. Alexander Mackay and
Miss Gertrude Robinson Smith. New
York State secretary of the league
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
Germany is Willing
To Rebuild Belgium,
Socialist Believes
International Party Leader Says
Time for Peace Terms Is Here
Free Serbia Pledged

Copenhagen. APRIL 25-Pieter Jelles
Troclstrs. president OF tho Interna-
tiona Socialists Bureau, who has ar
rived here from The Hague by way Of
Berlin. is quoted by the Social Demo
kraten" as saying that the object Of his
visit to Berlin was to endeayor to OBJ
tain permission for the German Social
ist minority party TO be represented at
the coming conference in Stockholm
To this end lie had an interview with
Foreign Secretary zimmerman.
The Socialist leader said ne had rea-
son 10 believe that Austria in making
peace would agree to liberate Serbia
and give her an outlet 10 the sea, while
Germany would probably liberate and
rebuild Belgium.
Troelstra said that the Foreign Sec
rotary promised that the imperial gov
eminent would place no obstacles to
the participation of the radical minor
ity German Socialists in the confer
ence. Arrangements for the participa-
ton Of the seeded wing OF the Socia!
lists was one Of .he main occasions for
Troelstra's visit TO Berlin. He found
ne explained, that the majority under
Philip Scheidemsnn would make no
objection.
Troelstra declared that it was neces-
sary az this time that the Central gov.
ernments should formulate definitely
peace programmes and that the Social.
ISIS Of the Entente countries should in
duce their governments to put forth at
the same time a better peace formula
As soon "a all governments accepted
the Russian governments standpoint
he declared, there would be no reason
TO continue hostlities.
Alter conference with Minister
Staining and other Danish Socialists
the Socialist leader will continue his
journey 10 Stockholm on Thursday.
The visit Of the Turkish Vizier
Tslast Bey, TO Berlin. according TO the
"Lokal Anzeiger." will occasion a dis
cussion at German headquarters OF the
situation as affected by Russian devel-
opments. That Tslaat Bey was not re-
ceived on his arrival BY Chancellor Won
Bethmann-H ollweg or Foreign Secre-
tary Zimmerman caused observers
here 10 express the opinion that the
Vizier's trip is more likely to be con-
nected with Turkish troubles and in the
nature Of sn appeal for help.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
else il in the convincing cause OF JUS
tice, truth and peace
Plans for Council
OF War Completed

This was an eventful day for the
British commissioners. While the
British visitors devoted most OF the day
20 honoriug the French mission, they
found time TO complete details OF OF,
ganization in preparation for the JON,
conferences soon to begin. now tha'
the representatives OF France have
Joined Nh Balfour and the military
naval. financial and trade experts here
with him.
Mr. Bslfour lunched to-day with the
Italian Ambassador, spent part OF the
afternoon at the Treasury Department
with Secretary McAdoo and was enter
tanned AZ dinner at the British I'm
bassy. where a reception ATTENDED Oy
the diplomatic corps and high Amer'-
can officials followed.
The Foreign Minister received the
newspaper men during the day at the
residence where he l. entertained as
the guest Of the nation. lie appeared
hearty and vigorous in spite Of his SIX
ty-ninc years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
Labor Committees
To Rule Conditions
Gompers Names Bodies to
Adjust Working Prob.
lens in War

Washington. April 25.-AppOninea,
Of national labor committees to super.
wise the continuous operation Of meas
urcs TO safeguard workers and idiur
all questions involving working stand.
ards was announced to-day by Samuel
Gompers. chairman OF the labor cor.
mittee Of the Council Of National De-
fence.
Naming Of the committees followed
an appeal by the council yesterday TO
employers and employees Of the corair
to refrain from taking advantage o.
war conditions TO change working cen
ditions and wage standards oy rsSeIl
TO strikes and lockouts. ,,
At the heads of the committees WI!
be an executive committee with w
Gompers as chairman. It's Membership
will include Secretary Of Labor Wll,on'
Y. Everit Macy, president Of the Ma
tional Give Federation; Elisha We
general manager Of the Pennsylyania
Railroad; James Lord. president Of ms
mining department Of the America
Federation Of Labor; Warren 5. stons;;
grand chief of the Brotherhood o.
Locomotive Engineers; c. L. Nlen'e'
of the National Association OF hsn.
facturers: Frank Morrison, sesreal,
of the American Federation Of ls'gL
Lee X. Frankel. vice-presldent o. ns
Metropolitan Life Insurance Comp'ai
James O'Connell, president o. ~
metal trades department OF me Ans
can Federation of Labor. and Louis ,
Schram. of the United States Brewer
Association. - II
Subcommittee will be named .
was announced. to study questions
fecting the health. safety ana W q,
being Of workers. They will nave -,
benefit Of the advice Of labor nPs's.
coming from England and IRAN. .,, |"
response to requests by Mr. GoSps'N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
The Newspaper
Reporter at His Best

And having seemed thus far to give
things British all the best OF 1t, let me
saw word for the American institu-
ton Mr. British Commissioner en-
countercd for the first, and It may he
for the last time. Such arc the ira
ditions of this particular institution,
that there was the utmost desire in its
representatives. to present Mr.. Bslfour
exactly as he would wish to be pre-
scntcd. as p visitor showing the utmost
dclicacy and respect for this country's
point Of view. offering no unSought sd-
vice and free from the Certain con-
desccnsion in fore gncrs' which in our
self-conscious youth as A nation we
used always to suspect; and not only
was this true. but all OF the mon pres
cnt would have treated as a confidence
anything that Mr.. Bafour asked to
have treated "a a confidence.
But how should even the best friend
Of America in Britain understand the
existence Of all this fricndlncss and
desire 20 be OF scr-icc?
40 wonder a peaceful scene on a
stained glass window lurcd his eye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
American Peace League
Urges Universal Service

Universal military service is urged
in a message sent to Congress yester-
day by the American Peace and Aroi-
tration League. The league expressed
its "disanproval Of the disloyal propa-
ganda conducted under the auspices
OF certain self-styled pacifsts. who
have endesvored to obStruct the legiti-
mate functions OF the government,
struggling with the problem of self
preservation in world war" The
message was signed by Henry Clews.
president.
The Fellowship OF Cancellation. l25
East Twenty-seventh Street, announced
yesterday tina. II was enrolling men
who had conscientious objections 10
military service. The purpose u to
enable DIRECTORS 70 serve the country
by performing soma kind OF war relief
work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
SHIRTS AT $1.s5

2,4O0 fine English crepes
and Japanese crepes made up
by our own shirt 'manufac-
turers, in the generous meas
urements for which Wana-
maker shirts are famous;
shirts of end-to-end madras,
which produces such subtle
$ h a de 5; shirts with silk
bosoms and mercerized bodies
soft and stiff cuffs. plain and
pleated bosoms-a fine group
al a little price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
American Editor in China
Held for Attack on Wilson

Peking, April %. Gilbert Reid, an
American. editor of the Picking Post,
which has been daily printing German
propaganda, was arrested to-day by an
American consular officer and taken 10
Ten-Tsin. He is charged with having
slandered President Wilson.
Six hundred Americans attended a
mass meeting at the American Legation
to-day. Colonel Neville, commandant
.of the American Guard. presided, and
Professor Robert McNutt MeElroy, Of
Princeton University. and Paul S.
Reinsch, the American Minister, deliv-
cred addresses. Resolutions we're
adopted assuring President Wilson OF
the loyal support Of Americans IN
China. A volunteer company sggregat-
ing one hundred members has been or
gained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
Kings of Denmark and Sweden
Pledge Their Friendship

London, April pa Stoesholni - I.
patch saws that the Kings OF pen"',
and Sweden exchanged pledges -,
friendship at a banquet on 10. ..no,.
night. King Gustave said ~ Pc, ~.
ing a toast, that their sincere i,'' n,
ship was increasingly precious n W,ins
serious times in which they were en-. l.s'I IS
In his reply King Christian ons" al
the Great Importance TO Denmsfih N
Sweden Of the personal ir'e"u ...,y;,,
tween the rulers Of the TWO eoun--..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
Other Diplomats May
Appear Here with Balfour

The Women's Auxiliary Committee
for Naval "ecruiting announces that
the acceptance of Arthur James Bal
four to speak at the Naval Night" of
the committee At the Metropolitan
Opera House on Sunday has not been
received. Efforts are being made to
obtain the consent of Mr.. Balfour and
other visiting diplomats. Mayor
Mitchell. Collector Malone, prominent
operate and dramatic stars and the
Marine Band from the Brooklyn Navy
Yard will appear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
Missouri Favors Consumption;
Clark's District Strong for Ii

st. Louis. April 25 The State Of Missouri
IS for selective CONSUMPTION five 10 one. This
estimate il made from poll Of ten men In
each of seventy-fve communities. The pre-
ponderatins opinion is that this IS the only
Just way in which TO raise an army and
that the Missouri Representatives m Con
gress should support the Administration bill.
According 10 the poll. the sentiment Of the
community OF the 9th Congressional tChamp
CIarksD district il as strong as in the other
districts, and in Mexico. one OF he largest
towns in his district. ten men i-teryiewed
were all in favor Of tire measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
SUITS AT SIS

Wcll-woven cheviots OF
Spring weight; grays, brown
mixtures. blue with white
stripes, blue and green mix
lures. domestic homespuns,
blue and brown mixtures, fan
nelly grays of medium shade.
a fine assortment. Some with
patch pockets-the preferred
warm weather fashion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
St. Anne Is Honored
By "U-Boat' S Bombs
Patriotic Italians Celebration
Scares North Jersey

A few score patriotic Italians. who
had more regard for st. Anne than for
the sleeping residents of Kingsland,
Rutherford and other nearby towns in
New Jersey, caused mild panic in
that section last night by sending up
powerful aerial bombs in commemora-
ton of the saint.
The celebration Of ST. Anne's day
does not begin until night, and judg-
ng from the anxious telephone calls
the impression seems 10 have been
widespread that U-boats were bombing
the coast.
Other reports we're that German
plotters we're attempting 10 destroy the
munitions plants of the Canadian Car
and Foundry Company at Kingsland.
Finally the source OF the noise was
found at West Side Park. Jersey City.
where the Italians were celebrating.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
Treason Bill Is Passed
Measure Provides for Removal
Of States Public Employees

Albany. April 2j.-The Assembly,, , ~
day passed and sent TO Governor or, W." so.
man for approval the Slater Dill, PI ,.,
vidinq for the removal OF any pOsss.
officer. civil service employe or p.D ,..
school teacher who utters any treasO.
able or seditious sentiments or coz
nil. anv reasonable or seditlous ae-
The Board of Education al us m..
ing here last night approved the leg e..
of the Special Committee on war ~
vice recommending the granting o. q, p ~.
mission to use public school oui'''A'
for patriotic purposes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
A Great Statesman
III =. Ease.

But so much the better
When the Briton encountered the
most typical Of American institutions,
descending into the big room OF SIX
tecnth Street. in which about fifty rep
rcscntativcs OF this country's press
formed n waiting scmicirclc, you could
sec at once how it comes that nations
misunderstood each other enough to
20 to war. It is said that when the
National Guard was at the Mexican
border every log that foatcd in the Rio
Grandc was shot al as possible enemy
and every COW that rustlcd the brush
across the river drew vollcy. Such
is the effect Of international boundary
lines. and very wide international
boundary lines exist between the Brit
ish statesman and the American re-
porter.
Mr.. Balfour must have read about the
American reporter in novels, or perhaps
had seen him on the stage. and very
palpablv had to screw his courage up
to meet him. or rathcrsifty Of his Kind
in mass formation. And such an en-
counter was a good deal TO ask OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
FOULARD TIES

REDLEAF London Ties in
a handsome variety of color
ings and designs; polka dots,
small and large. on blue or
black deep red traceries on
dull green grounds; Persian
designs.
Four-in-hands, ST..
Bow Ties, 75c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26
SUITS AT SIS

Tailored for service - by
hand-where character and
good wear are thereby best
assured.
Leaders Of their kind.
Ready.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26

NTASHlNGTON, April 25.-The most
w British and tho most American
institutions met this morning in Wash
ington when Mr. Balfour gave an in
terview 10 the newspaper correspond
ents IN the Sixteenth Street house
which is the residence OF the English
commission. say the most British in
sotution. because our public life does
not breed men Of the Balfour type.
The Foreign Secretary has six inches
more top TO his head than any man /
have seen in Washington. The ears
are extremely low placed, and the skull
towers in sharp contrast TO practical
American skulls.
Let MS imagine Nh Balfour being
elected 20 Congress from the 18th Hi
nois District. The 18th may not be
right. but some one who knows Illinois
Is at liberty to say in what district
spoon River IS. The very first thing
the new Representative would do would
DC 70 GET interested iH sunni 'i0"'' vs.
other aspect OF foreign policy, and
clean forget that Spoon River wanted
new postotTce building. A man with
another type Of head would succeed
him at .he earliest possible oppor-
tunitv. Our most eminent public men
are quite Indifferent 70 treaties and
have keen eye for postofices. That IS
why il is fair to say that Mr.. Balfour
affords the shGrpcst possible contrast
with things American. Perhaps Mr..
Balfour is an extreme case even in
British public life, with his Clifford
lectures and his concern with things
rhilosophical
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-26

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