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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
President Declares Selec-
D. tive Conscription Is the
Proper Method.
HITS VOLUNTEER PLAN
Senator Stone, in Debate
Urges Higher Wage
for Soldiers.

WASHINGTON. April 9.-Presi
dent Wilson threw the weight of his
personal influence into the scales to-
day in an effort to overcome opposi-
tion in congress to the administration
army plans based. on the draft system.
Summoning Chairman Dent of the
house military committee, now con-
sidering the bill, to the White House,
the president made 1t clear that the
safety of the nation hangs on the ac-
ton of congress in this regard. He
will make a similar exposition of the
military situation to Representative
Anthony of Kansas, who has led op-
position to the draft plan among Re
publican members OF the military
committee.
Must Have Real Weapon.
In the war address Mr.. Wilson for
mally told congress that in his judg-
ment the United States must face her
enemy with a certain weapon in tho
form of an army raised by application
of the principle of universal liability
for military service as a duty of citi-
2enship. Supplementng that, he is
sued recently statement approving
in every detail the departmental plans
which have the unanimous approval
of the army general staff.
president recognized the fact that
there may develop strong feeling in
congress in favor of adhering to the
old volunteer system and sought to
bring home to Mr.. Dent, one of those
who holds that view. the lessons to
be drawn from the great war Into
which the United States now has been
plunged and which all point, military
advisers Of the government declare.
to the absolute necessity of facing the
issue squarely and summoning men
to the colors by draft.
Compromise Possible.
A compromise plan may be offered
by the opponents of compulsory SER
vice. A sentiment for such move
was evident in Mr.. Dents committee
before which Secretary Baker and
the military chiefs Of the war depart
ment assembled in full strength dur
ing the day to support the admins
tration's policy. There was no indi-
cation, however, that compromise
would be accepted by the president.
In the senate, debate on conscrip-
ton occupied much time during dis
cussion of the regular army appropri'
alton bill.
Stones stand
Senator stone urged an Increase In
the pay of privates to four or five
times the present amount. He sad
that might increase the army bill
81, 900. 100000 mcnth, but was
worth it, because the men who so to
war would leave behind dependents.
Il don't think this Is business
matter said Senator Nardaman II:
IS a matter of patriotism n
"We are about to vote s5,0OO,OOO,-
o0O TO the president" replied senator
Stone. Very well. l shall vote ior IT,
out / would no: hesitate so far as
am con ,erned II compensate the meh
who 20 to the front-not purchase
them. not as a bourty but that II
might be the bcst-paid army In the
world"
Before the house committee sec
retary Raker stood firmly for the
general staff plans
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
RED AND WHITE-NO YELLOW
Cheers Thunder In Texas Courtroom
When Judge Charges Jurors.

PORT LAVACA, Texas. April @
"Observe this flag--there are alter
nate stripes OF red and white, but
there is no yellow there
This was the way District Judge
Green closed his charge to the grand
jury here today In which he touched
upon treason.
Cheering was so enthusiastic In the
courtroom that order was restored
with difficulty. After having every
body in the courtroom rise and sing
the Star Spangled Banner, Judge
Green told the jury there were only
two classes of people in the United
States now-patriots and traitors.
and there's no room for traitors
he declared.
He referred to the Texas statute
which provides death or life impris-
onment as the penalty for treason.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
WOMEN OF TULSA
ANSWER WAR CALL
VIII Assume Work of the Com
mercial World Left Stilled
by Fighting.
ORGANIZATION is PERFECTED
Plan to Drive Motor Trucks
Care for Wounded. and Aid
Otherwise.

Tulsa's women are Joining with the
men, one for one, in answering the ma
tion's call for service in the great war.
Last night. while more than sixty men
were affiXing their signatures TO
rosters calling for the organization OF
company OF engineers and an aNia-
tion corps, "A number of women gath
cred in the secretary's office OF the
Chamber of Commerce and projected
an organization which will have as its
work the fitting Of women To take the
place in commercial life left vacant
by men who are called TO the flag.
To Take Place of Men.
The plan as advanced at the meet
ing last night. and attended by Kathc-
rine II. Parish, Maude +. Kemp,
Mable Marsh, c. Mark. Mary Lyon
Williams. Mrs. Frank Shallenberger,
Minnie II. Smith Esther Baker, Mrs
:. ID. Marsh and Blanche Joan Rogers,
calls for an organization which will
assist in fitting women to take the
the place of men called to the war.
How England Was Hit.
1t was shown during the discussion
last night that England had suffered
at the beginning OF the war because
no provision had been made to take
up the work which stopped in com
mercial life when the men were called
to war. This condition will not be
permitted to prevail if the plans Of
the Tulsa organization are carried out
ana II is to further this plan that "A
temporary organization was formed
last night, with Mrs. Parish as presi-
dent and Mabel Marsh as secretary
Meet Again Friday.
The next meeting of the organiza-
ton VIII he held in the Chamber OF
commerce rooms next Friday evening,
at which time a permanent organiza-
ton viii be perfected.
Ihe new women's organization will
work toward n Red Cross branch for
Tulsa of the National Red Cross as
sociation. The club will seek author
lty from the executive officers of the
NATIONAL Red Cross association for
the maintenance OF a local branch.
The organization which took place
last night in the Chamber OF COM
merce rooms Will become affiliated
with the National League for Wo-
mems Service, with headquarters at
l05 West Fortieth street, New York
city.
with the permanent organization OF
the Tulsa unit OF this national fedora
ton, divisions will be selected to take
mp the following branches OF service:
Social and Welfare.
(O Social clubs near military
camps; CD Industrial canteens; (c)
housing OF industrial workers: (d)
railroad station canteens: (e) welfare
of industrial workers; (D co-opera-
ton with the Red Cross I'm caring for
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
THL0CCO CASE IS NOW UP
Many Oklahoma Lawyers In Capital
to Take Part In Hearing.
From The Worlds Bureau,
.AI Al M-l.-.---L.A..- I'LL L.. 1 :

70A Metropolitan Bank Building.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-The Bar
ney Thlocco case, known officially as
THE United states vs.. Wildcat ct al, ="
was placed on the calendar Of the su-
preme court for argument today, but
on account OF the crowded docket II
will not be reached before Thursday.
Several attorneys OF Oklahoma rep
resenting heirs are present In Wash
ington, among them being G. b. Stew
art, oklahoma city; j. Stone. Mus
kogee; John j. Shay Bartlcsvllle: NJ.
f.. Turner, Eufaula, and A. a. David
son of Sapulpa.
The case is brought up from the
circuit court Of appeals. The govern
ment seeks to cancel the allotment
and turn the property back to the
Creek nation. More than two and a
half million dollars worth OF oil al
ready has been taken from the lease
and IL is contended there Is at least
that much more to be extracted.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
MARCH FIRE LOSS s29O,142
Oil Blazcs In the Drumright Field
Alone Amount to Sl23,5OO.

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 9-The
fire waste for Oklahoma during
March was $500. 142, according to the
report of the state fire marshal, G.
G. Hammonds, given out today. or
this amount s123,500 was due To oil
fires in the Drumright oil field. One
fire in Elk city caused loss of SEQ
000 and another I'm Colbert caused a
loss OF $4,000 There were l76 fires
I'm all. The fire waste, other than at
tributed to the oil fields, was consid-
erably reduced to that in February.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
Dual Monarchy Sewers Re-
lations; Envoy Gets
His Passports.
WAR APPEARS CERTAIN
But President Will Not
Force 1t; to Await an
covert Act"

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Austria-
Hungary, ranging herself unreserv-
edly with Germany. has severed dip
lomaitc relations with the United
States, preciptating a situation which
generally is expected here to lead to
war
Baron Erich Zwiedinek, the Aus
trian charge. asked the state depart
ment to day for passports for himself
his start and the Austrian consul
force in this country; and simultan-
eously, American Minister Stovall re-
ported from Berne that Austria had
announced break in relations to the
American embassy in Vienna yester-
day.
Order Ships Seized.
Immediately the treasury depart
ment ordered the seizure of all Aus
trian merchant ships in American
harbors The Austrian crews were
taken off and sent to immigration
stations and American guards put on
board. The measure was explained
as purely one of precaution, but it is
realized that 1t may be interpreted by
Austria as an act of war In sim
liar situation after the break with
Germany no ships were seized until
u state of war actually had been de-
clared.
Whether Bulgaria and Turkey are
preparing to follow suit still is un-
known, but officials generally believe
that sooner or later they Will do so.
Bulgarian Minister Panaretoff called
on Secretary Lansing today to ask
nnf
ton from Sofia. but was told none
had been received. Both Bulgaria
and Turkey are believed here to be
weary of the war. out German domi-
nation of the central European al
lance is expected to drive them as IL
drove Austria to break with Ger
manys new enemy.
Were Prepared for Break.
Telegrams prepared week ago IN
anticipation Of toGay's developments
have been sent to American dlplo-
matte and consular officials abroad
instructing them 10 wino up their
ronduct of entente interests in Austria
and of Austriac interests in entente
countries. spain will take over
American interests in Austria anu
Sweden will assume Austrian inter-
csts here.
Safe conduct for the former Aus
trian officials on their trip nome VIII
he sought at once from the British
end Frcuch governments. with thcln
will 20 Count Tarrow Tarnowskl the
newly-apponted Austrian ambassa'
dor. who arrived n New York only
the day Germany announced her cam
naigr of ruth essness, but whose
credentials President Wison has re-
fused to accept while negotiations
proceeded to develop how fully the
Vienna government irdo' sed the sub
marine policy of her ally.
A Threat From Austria
IN a statement tonight reyicwmS
these NEGOTIATIONS the state depart
mont revealed that on Aprl !, before
rresiden, Wilson went before cor
rross TO ask for declaration OF a
statc OF war with Germany, Arstrl'
served notice that such declaration
would rean break between the
Washington and Vienna government.
This notification brought to an
ahupt end the state department. ell
fort sto dissuadc the Austrian tottls"
office from alhcrins fully to the ier-
man submarine policJ
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10

TELEGRAM
=
To All Oklahoma

Washington, ID. C., 1907 y. M,
April o, 1917. The World. Tulsa.
Okla: II call the attention of
Oklahoma to the tremendous i'm
portancc of providing food sup
plies for the coming season and
respectively urge citizens who can
Ia put in crops of kaffir corn and
milo maize wherever IL is possible.
using sod lands wherever avail
able.
'This grain will command II
good price for food. Please give
general publicity to this subject
matter and urge all farmers To in
crease the food supply as far
possible. Robert l.. Owen"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
THIS BANKER REAL PATRIOT
John VI. Hale of Oklahoma City Offers
L. S. All Profits During War.

OKLAHOMA CITY, April John
NJ. Hale, officer of local bank has
offered the entire profits OF his bank
during the period OF the war TO the
government, reserving for himself
only his living expenses and those of
the bank. Another banker, who
would not permit the use Of his name
has wired Secretary McAdoo. tender
ing loan of 100000 without inter-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
Official Warning
Not to Desecrate
u. S. Flag Giuen

WAsHINGTCN \, April 9.-W arm
nilg against de5ecration OF the
American flag by aliens was s.
sued today by the deunrtment cf
Justice. The following Lotlce
was sent to federal attorneys
ard marshals.
ANY alien enemy tearing
down mutilating, abusing or
dcsecra.ing the United states
flag IN any way will be regarded
as n danger to the public peace
or s,fety within the meaning OF
regulation 12 Of the proclama-
tion Of the president issued April
6. 1917. and VIII be subject to
summary arrest and coDfine-
ment"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
A. RELIEF SHIPS IN d DAYS
ro,,, Of 1000 Tons Tooistuifs Sent
to Bottom OF Sea.

LONDON. April a.-The loss Of the
vorwceian steamship Camilla the
sinking of which was without warn warn
,na was announced SATURDAY DING
ms a., c,nr the numbe of Belgian
ing up Sins ~ torpedoed wit1'n TOUR
DAYS. The ships were, were cI'', ,,. ~" If food.
OF seVe"'srS 'rse number of relief ships
stulis, since February | IS seven.
terpeuUti psH,tion to these three were fired
on and escaped.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
AUSTRIAN SHIPS DAMAGED
Several Months Before Vessels Seized
at New Orleans Can BE Used.

NEW ORLEANS. April 9-The ma
chlncry and engines Of the three war
bound Austrian steamers. Clara, Anna
and Teresa. seized here today by fed
eral authorities, were found to have
been badly damaged, presumably by
the crews. 1t was estimated several
months time would be needed to put
the vessels in condition for service.
The captains and crews Of the steam
ers were removed to the United States
Immigration station.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
PACKING HOUSES GUARDED
Oklahoma City Watchmcn Have Dep
uty Sheriff Commissions.

OKLAHOMA CITY. April o
Armed guards. provided with COM
missions as deputy shcriffs. today
were placed around two big packing
plants here. Both plants We're closed
to visitors and officials are exercising
the greatest care in selection OF new
employees.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
TAKE FOOD FROM GERMANS
Great Quantities Removed From
Steamers Held i'm T.. S. Ports.

NEW YORK, April 9.-Great guam
titles Of food have ben removed by
the federal authorities from the Ger
man steamships Naterland and Presi-
dent Lincoln and sent to the immigra-
ton station at Ellis Island. The re-
moval was made necessary by the
drawing Of the fires on those vessels
which put the refrigerating plants out
OF service.
The foodstuffs include two thou
sand pounds OF meat and one thousand
pounds OF vegetables. II the govern
ment inspectors find them fit for
consumption 1t is probable that they
will be fed to the German officers and
men at Ellis Island and the German
steamship lines will be reimbursed
by the United States.
williams L. Harvey. Nurssryi Fifth and Main.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
sinclair on Oil Board.

From The World BurtaU, -, -,
WASHINGTON, April 9.-There has
been created by the board for nationa
defense commission on defense TO
conserve petroleum products Harry
r Sinclair of Tulsa and New YORK
has been chosen as member OF the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10

NEW YORK. April 9.-The Ameri-
can steamship Seward, owned by the
Alpha Steamship company, left here
March 3 for Genoa and other Med
iterranean ports. She was in COM
mand Of Capt. Philip $. Johnson and
carried a crew of 3S men. of whom 80
were American citizens, according to
the shipping commissioner records
here.
The Seward was built at Seattle,
Wash. in 1907 and registered 1890
tons gross. 2,SS0 tons net. She was
279 feet long, with a beam of AZ feet.
She carried general cargo valued at
close to $500, 900.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
AMERICAN SHIP SUNK
BUT CREW IS SAVED
Unarmed Steamer Seward Tor
pedoed and Sent Down in
Mediterranean by Sub"

WASHINGTON. April 9-The un-
armed American steamer Seward was
reported torpedoed and sunk without
warning in the Mediterranean by q
German submarine in a dispatch to
the state department from Consul
Gaullin at Marseilles. All OF the crew
of g. was said to have been saved.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10
PROSPERITY TALK

Stories OF wonderful prosperity will
be told today TO the townspeop'e 10
the southeast of here when the Tulsa
trading trippers will journey forth on
the third Of their five trips thru the
surrounding country
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10

williams & Harvey. Nursery Fifth and Main.
ADV.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-10

TULSA, April o.-Maximum 20.
minimum 81; south wind and cloudy
OKLAHOMA FORECAST-Tuesday
Increasing cloudiness. colder in north.
west portion; Wednesday cloudy.
colder
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
SEND THE CHILDREN TO SCHOOL.

Anticipating that the attractive compensation available
to boys and girls account of the will keep many Of
them away from school, United States Commissioner Cax
ton of the Bureau of Education of the Department of the
Interior has wisely begun movement to prevent such an
unfortunate situation from arising Labor unons parent
teacher associations womens clubs churches and other
religious bodies and many other organizations have been
enlisted in campaign to maintain school efficiency
special patriotic duty this year.
Prompt and regular attendance at school is the
of American democracy. What proteh nation that it
wage for democracy abroad it lose its democracy
at home And is through the public school that America
has progressed to the very forefront of popular
and civic freedom.
Upon labor unions and employers will the chief respon
sibty rest for keeping the children in the schools for if
they stick to normal standards there will be employment
of boys and girls during school hours The most priceless
gift America has is the education it gives the children
Youth but in lifetime and aptness for nstruc
ton dmnishes with the individual with advancing years
Says Commissioner Claxton:
For the protection of boys and girls against unusual
temptations to fall into denquences of many kinds and
that they be prepared fully for the work of life
and the duties and responsibilities of citizenship it is of the
utmost Importance that schools shall be maintained IN
full efficiency both attendance and standards of work.
during the continuance of the war; and everything possible
should be done to increase their efficiency in both respects
The schools open within week. Parents should take
to heart the counsel of Commissioner Caxton.
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
Postmaster BurlesOn on Tobacco
An Excellent Description of the Value of the Product and
Contribution to Common Sense.

The Washington Times is collecting a fund for the
sending of American tobacco-the only kind that they like
to the American soldiers in Europe As fast the money is
collected tobacco is sent in well selected well packed
Kit for twenty-five censfree Of all express charges
Government stamp tax and other charges Many prom
nent men the Government and In the army have spoken
in praise of this deawhch enables the citizen Of moderate
means well the Of wealth. to express his friendly
feeling toward American soldiers abroad Each tobacco KIT
carries to the soldiers the name Of the g1ver.
most interesting statement by Mr.. Burleson Post
master General is printed here Such statements this
form contrast the ignorant selfish and incon
siderate fanacsm that if it could would take from the
soldiers defending their country and from the wormen
engaged in hard labor such harmless pleasures at their
disposal This is Postmaster General Burlesons statement
By POSTMASTER GENERAL BURLEsoN.
"I most heartily approve and endorse the
ent which has been organized for the of sending
our brave boys in the trenches all the tobacco they may
need.
'The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries were
memorable in the worlds history. During these
centuries four of the greatest boons vouhsafed to
introduced and almost into universal
all nations of Western Europe. First sugar; then
tea then coffee then tobacco Sugar made coffee and
tea usable and paatabe In 1873 Sir Walter Raleigh in
troduced tobacco into England In less than 100 years the
of tobacco had extended all the Christian world,
and throughout the whole extent of the Mohammedan
world displaced hashsh and other forms of opiaes in
and for which tobacco furnishes perfect and
certainly very beneficial and harmless substitute This
fact to my mind demonstrates beyond question that
the use of tobacco physical 1t soothes it
contents; it sobers and above all, it clarifies the mind
and is great aid to consecutive thought To the soldier
on the march in the camp on the picket ne and above
ALL in the trenches and in life everywhere tobacco
is indispensable.
THAT great Baptist minister and orator, Spurgeon
said when expressed surprise find him
smoking after delivering great After de-
liver Immediately go to my sanctum; return
thanks to my Maker for His merces and then smoke
or two cigars to the glory of my Cod
Tobacco is antdote for the blues; it dispels
hypochondria it has great medicinal value, and it is still
true, Byron sings:
Sublime tobacco,
Which from East to West,
Cheers the Tars labor
And the Turkmans rest "
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
Anti-Semitism in Russia
CONTINUED From First Column.)

in those countries and localities where German thought mas
pemeaed-ha is the second fact This does not mean na
all antiSemites Germans does mean that anSem1sm
has its source and fountanhead in German thought and in
huence.
"Russia is conspicuous example of the conodDg erect
of s perstent and pernouS PusSan propaganda Before
The German influence cTept into Russia antSemSm was prac-
av unknown there The large numbers OF Jews IN Russia
TO-DAY are accounted by this fact AnSemSm was INTRO
dced by the Prusan ruling caste means OF Strengthening
Itself hv dividing the enemy. That great German anSemt
he socialism of fools AnSemitsm means of dividing
he brgeoe against itself 1t arrayed the Muk against MS
imaginary enemy the Jew to make him forget his real
enemy the Romano Thus has arisen the myth OF Russian
antiSemism 1t took generations to ncucate and Certainly
will take wears eradicate The unnfomed Russian masses
cannot be enlightened in month either this or on many
other truths essential to their existence democracy Mean
while the important fact remains that an-SemitSm
Russian trait As Prof. Paul Myukov, the spokesman of the
revolution says 1T is enough to coate (compare the agu
mens expounded in the Duma printed in the Russian STAN
monts books, or similar German works-and it becomes
apparent that in the latter the entire antSemc arsenal of
nationdlists is to be found ready-made.
"Ant-SemitiSm has been baniShed from the intelligent
Russian classes along with other Pssan evils II will vanish
from the classes they rise in education and power of
To quote once more from Prof. Mlyukov
The Jewish have realized the importance for them of
the emancipaory not only because they
enlightened because they educated because they
not addicted to alcoholism and hence superior to their
neighbor but because in their il struggle
elementary rights the Importance of which plain every
one and vitaly every one That is why the entire
who are with the Russian emancipatory movement
"N 10
The Washington times., 1917-08-31
Anti-Semitism in Russia
1t Will Die Out Autocracy Dies Out-Wth the Growth
of Intelligence

Intelligent readers will be interested in letter published
below received from well known citizen Of New York city