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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Kingdom Gould Says
He Is Eager to Fight

Kingdom Gould. presumable heir to
a large share of the Gould millions, an
nounced yesterday that, in spite Of his
claim for exemption, ne was eager TO
join the National Army, and would do
SC if he thought ms wife could skim
through" in his absence. Mr.. Gould
also added that he was poorer than
any one had any idea
Nobody has any idea Of where my
finances stand" he remarked. 81 am
not wealthy. | am situated as any
body In the middle class is situated. |
have my wife to think Of, and un-
derstand that the government does not
wish men TO leave their wives de-
pendent on the community"
Mr.. Gould explained that he had
been anxious to go 10 war ever since
April He said the claim for exemp-
tion which he fled at Toms River, y.
j., on Monday was merely a notice.
"By my act" he said, 81 wanted to
make it possible 70 claim exemption If
circumstances warranted. As Il is,
probably will not claim exemption"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
u. S. May Buy
Big Bombing Aeros
Consider Manufacture Here
of British Type Able to
Cross Ocean

WASHINGTON, Aug. PLANS for
the manufacture in this country OF
powerful British type bombing airships,
to be used by the American flying
corps, were discussed to-day at con-
ference between W. II. Workman, Brit
ish aero expert. and members Of the
Aircraft Production Board.
The British aeroplanes are described
as being capable of fight across the
Atlantic One machine of the type
which it is proposed to manufacture
has made flight from London to Rome.
Only the need Of the British govern
ment for all its military machines at
home and at the front, Mr.. Workman
said, had prevented an attempt before
to make a transatlantic flight.
One Of the machines, Mr.. Workman
told the Aircraft Board, has a record
of having carried twenty-five men at an
altitude Of 1880 feet. These machines
took a large part in the British RAIDS
on the German bases at Ostend, Zee
brugge and Bruges, Belgium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Liberia Declares
War on Germany

WASHINGTON, Aug. Liberia, the
negro republic on the coast Of Africa,
has declared war on Germany. Some
time ago Liberia broke off diplomatic
relations.
The declaration of war now gives
opportunity 10 intern German mer-
chants and others who have been
accused of unneutral activities. The
United States was advised to-day OF
the little republics action.
The active military forces Of the Re
public Of Liberia consists Of about 400
men, including militia, volunteers and
police. The most efficient portion on
this organization Is the frontier police,
formed to keep the uncivilized Africans
out of the plantations Of the Liberians.
This is commanded By an officer OF the
United States Army.
The republic was organized in 1916
nv the National Colonization Society of
America as a refuge for emancipated
slaves. The population is said TO be in
the neighborhood cf 100000. Only
about $4,000 of these, however, are
civilized. Theoretically, all men be-
tween the ages Of sixteen and fifty are
liable for military service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Exemptions May Force
Call of Married Men

WASHINGTON, Aug. Claims for
exemption from the draft on account
Of marriage and dependents have be-
come so numerous that Provost Mar
shal General Crowder to-day put the
whole matter up to Secretary of War
Baker for q ruling. The Provost Mar
shal's office is being flooded with ap-
peals from exemption boards all over
the country asking for specific direc-
tions. The impression WAS gained from
General Crowder that Mr.. Baker would
lay the question before the Cabinet.
1t was strongly intimated at the Pro-
vost Marshal's Office that it will be
necessary to draft married men, even
those with dependents. IL is said that
there is strong movement on foot
among officials to draft married men
and provide separation allowances as
Is the practice in England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08

BERLIN, Aug, 7.-Germany's press
is decidedly lukewarm to-day in its
welcome TO the new occupants Of the
ministerial bench, and characterizes the
fourteen newcomers to executive and
minor posts as Cabinet constituted
of officials whose appointment does not
betray a change in system.
at cannot be denied that the events
occurring in our internal politics lack
historic dimensions, as compared WIN
our present military achievements,
says the "Tageblatt," The great Ger
man nation. which is the only 'kuitur
people In the world, exercises neither
direct nor indirect influence IN the
selection Of its servants.
"The present reorganization OF the
governmental personnel, which Is OF
little moment "a regards the interha'
development Of the empire, shows Chan-
cellor Michaells fer the present facing
the question Of characterization or par
characterization with the same bewll-
derment as though he stood IN the
presence of some exotic sea monster
With us the making Of history appea -
to be the sole privilege of the army
Change Not Prudent Now
The "Lokal-Anzeiger" says:
"If parliamentarization has assumed
but modest proportions on this occa-
sion we can but welcome the circum-
stance. inasmuch as we do not deem
il prudent TO reconstitute ones dwell
ing at a time when world OF enemies
is irving to break in. The selections
nrove that the emphasis has been
placed not on principles, but on men.
as is evidenced by the appointment OF
two chief magistrates and Social
Democrat" ~.
The National Liberal "Boersen Zel-
tung" in its comment says:
as the result which we now contem-
plate that which we and many others
have looked forward to? The question
NAV promptly be answered in the mega
tive. We have again Simon-pure
ministry of officials. Two parlamen-
tarians. DR.. SPAIN md DR.. Won krause'
cannot be considered an evidence OF a
sincere desire for parliamentarlzation'
While their appointments are a comph-
ment TO their parties the fact remains
that the widely -heralded change IN per-
connel is not satisfying
Michaells Lucky Up to Now
The Conservative "Taeglche Rund'
schau" has this comment TO make:
chancellor Mchaelis up to this time
has been noted for his fortunate Sc
lection Of the men about Rim and his
faculty of securing their close CO.
operation. II is 10 be hoped that his
good luck has stood by him in the
present appointments"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
A Backing Of
"Intellectuals''

This is a view that Is almost certain
TO appeal 70 some radical advisers Of
the President. And 1t Is to be remem.
bered that the majority Of the Wilson
Cabinet are recent pacifsts. All their
intellectual past inclines them to SYM
pathy with the radicals abroad, to
whom the cry Of mo annexations, no
indemnities," offers a way out Of
hateful and burdensome war. The rad
ical movement for pesce-or, rather,
for new definition of war aims which
will make the way 10 peace easier--is
likely to have powerful spokesmen In
the Presidents immediate circles.
For the present, however, the best
opinion Is that the President will un.
dertake no new definition of war aims.
There are many reasons for this. One
is that the attention Of every one is
directed toward preparing for war. II
is not an easy thing for the peace idea
70 make immediate headway among
men so engrossed. Another is that tho
President has only recently spoken in
his note to Russia and in his address
pointing out the threat TO this coun-
try's future peace and happiness In the
Mitteleuropa schemes Of Germany,
For him to take up with the mo an.
nexations, no indemnities" programme,
no matter how modified, would seem
foolish and vscillating. Another con.
sideration Is that the political situation
In Europe is far from clear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
HelFerich May Be
Dominating Factor
In Foreign Policies

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 7.-Will DR..
Won Kuehlmann or DR.. Karl Helfferich,
Vice Chancellor, be the real director Of
foreign policies under the sdministra-
ton Of DR.. Michaelis, the Imperial Ger
man Chancellor? This is the political
problem OF the hour in connection with
the shake-up Of cabinsts in Germany
II Is known that the versatile DR.. Helf-
ferich desires to have q hand in steer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
The Goal of the
Peace Activities

There will be activities in Congress
beside those of Mr. Lewis in response
TO the peace movement. These actlv-
tiles will be partly radical and partly
pro- German in their nature, for the
German propaganda has seized upon
the request for a new definition of war
aims-as a means Of either disrupting
the Allies or of mitigating the terms
offered to Germany.
But, ultimately If the movement
gains volume, the radical element in IL
will so predominant that the pro-Ger-
man cost of the later prize will be lost
sight Of The support which peace has
in the Senate is characteristic--Sena-
tors Stone, Vardamsn, Norris, Kerby,
Gore and Cummins will be its first
spokesmen, most Of them members Of
the "wilful twelve" all of them either
anti-war or radicals.
But the worldwide movement has
more respectable support here than the
list Of its Senatorial spokesmen i'm
plies. IL touches the President 'uti-
mately in the person Of some of Lis
favorite advisers. "The New Republic"
which is q supporter to whose views
the President listens with respect, ex.
presses the ideas of certain group Of
intellectual radicals when 1t urges upon
the President the necessity Of alien.
sting the popular support from the war
party in Germany by a more generous
definition of this country's aims than
was made in the note to Russia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
May Spare Hospital Ships

LONDON, Aug. THE Evening
Standard" says it has high authority
for stating that negotiations are in
progress, with every expectation of
success, toward securing immunity for
hospital ships from submarine attacks.
According to a dispatch from Madrid
nublished by "The Standard" 1t has
been arranged that a Spanish naval
oficer will go aboard every hospital
shin 70 guarantee that the ship is used
onlv for the transport OF sick and
pounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Russia Quiet,
Republic Safe,
Root Declares
Alarming Reports of Riots
and Bloodshed Give
False Impression
Mission Warmly
Greeted, He Says
Praises New Government and
Lauds Bravery of
Women Fighters
Especial Correspondence

CHICAGO. Aug. 7.-Elihu Root, head
of the American mission to Russia, de-
clared here to-day that Russia is as
quiet as the United States. He said
the alarming reports of riot and revo-
luton in the Muscovte dominions were
misleading, and asserted that similarly
disquieting news might be sent out
from this country were news agencies
to devote their dispatches chiefly to
strikes, race riots and other outbreaks.
Mr.. Root and the other members of
the mission reached Chicago on spe-
cal train, and left shortly after noon
for Washington.
1--WE have made thorough study Of
the Russian situation, and ! am glad
TO be able to say that we can place the
greatest confidence in the Russian peo-
pie and their new government" Mr..
Root said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Paci6sts, Pro-Germans
and IntellectuaIs
Have a Single
Purpose
Why Present Is Not
"The Proper Time"
Re-Statement Of War Aims
Would Be Misunder.
stood, Is Fear
By c. w. Gilbert

WASHINGTON, Aug. THE situa.
tion with respect to peace is this; We
are just beginning to feel the force in
this country of a worldwide radical
movement whose programme is mo
annexations, no indemnities."
That movement overturned the gov
ernment of Russia. More recently il
has threatened Cabinet crisis in Eng
land. II is felt in all the Allied coun-
tries. AS this country IVES the latest
in entering the war, the radical move
ment has been slow in reaching our
shores. There is none Of the bitter
war WEAKNESS to assist its progress
here, but, nevertheless, it is formidable
by reason of the temper Of large part
of our people and by reason of the
mental habits of the President and
some of his most intimate and impor-
tant advisers.
Much will be heard from it. There
are obstacles to it's making itself effec-
tive Immediately, which | shall point
out. The best opinion is that the
President does not regard the present
as "the proper time" to address the
country again on terms of peace.
Senator Lewis's visit to him in re-
gard TO this subject is interpreted as
sign of the force of the radical prop
agahda. Mr.. Lewis comes from a state
with good many German residents
and good many Hesrstite voters. He
evidently wished his constituents to
know that ne was talking to the Presi-
dent about peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
First Draft Man Lucky

WASHINGTON, Aug. Harry. C
Gilbert, of this city. the FIRST drafted
man TO qualify in the National Army
bna been appointed by President Will
SON as a provisional second lieutenant
Of cavalry and confirmed by the Sen
ate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Country Generally Quiet

There is not as much disturbance
in all of Russia as there is in the
United States. If all the telegraphic
reports of riots, strikes and other dis
turbances in the United States were
concentrated and sent over to Russia
the people there would get an alarm
ing view Of the situation here.
1T is true that they have lost their
government and are getting adjusted
to the change. They are totally un-
familiar with any government other
than the one they have lived under
for so long, but | believe that they are
doing very we'll indeed.
ANY reports, if there were such, that
we were not given the warmest kind
Of reception are entirely false. The
greatest hospitality was attended ia
us, and the spirit Of cooperation was
extremely encouraging.
Lauds Women's Spirit
"The women who have gone to the
front are shaming the men who were
holding back. The spirit they exhibit
is laudable. | hope that the American
women will do the same if the men fall
down on the task set for US"
When asked about the attempt to
blow up the train carrying the COM
mission through Siberia, Mr.. Root
smiled as though it was pleasant
little incident.
"Well, at any rate, we were not on
the bridge" he said, as though he were
dismissing a trihing subject.
Mr.. Root, despite his age, was an
active, almost youthful, figure as he
stepped from the train. He walked
briskly from the station, cOnversing
spiritedly with the group that sur
rounded him. He was dressed in gray
suit and hat and twirled Il cane. Only
the network of wrinkles in his face
betrayed his seventy-two years.
The commission was met at the
train by Major General Thomas IL.
Barry. Central Department, L. $. A.;
+. A. Bancroft, Hobart c. Chatfield-
Taylor, Simon ODonnell and Cyrus II.
Mccormick, jr Mrs. Cyrus II. Nc
Cormick also was present when the
train arrived, to meet Cyrus II. Nc
Cormick, sr., who was a member OF
the commission.
Major General II. l.. Scott. John R.
Mott, James Duncan, Edward Russell
and Mr.. Root were taken for motor
trip about the city before continuing
their journey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
Why Present Is
Not a Proper Time

The time Is not proper" for . new
definition Of war aims, for IL Is inn
possible to calculate what its effect
would be. The demand for such
definition is based upon the theory
that there Is . large body OF radical
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-08
W EATH E R

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Arizona republican., 1917-08-21
MEXICO |S FINALLY
 ID RECEIVE AID FROM UNITED STATES
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 = After more than two years of pleading for financial assistance, the Mexican gov ernment has been assured that Amer ican money can be secured. It was learned today that the American gov ernment has finally conveyed the intimation to American bankers that it's faith in the Carranza government has grown to the extent that it feels justified in extending moral endorse ment of a loan.
 Officials of the Mexican govern men have denied that any direct ef- fort has been made to obtain loan in the United States but American bankers have been approached re- peatedly with the suggestion that they finance the new government in that country and more direct effort was made many months ago in Lon don. The London bankers refused to have anything to do with the prof ect, and the intimation came from the foreign office that it could not be countenanced.
 The American bankers never were averse to placing money in Mexico if assurance of some sort could be had from the state department that their investment would be safe guarded. The exact character of the assurance now given them has not been revealed, but it is understood that in the event a Mexican loan is floated in this country, President Carranza will agree to receive advice as to it's expenditure and to a de- /gree of supervision Mexico will try to obtain at least S250,0 .O00 The Mexican congress authorized the floating of a $150,000,000 loan in ad dition to that $100,00O,00O will be asked for the rehabilitation of the railways.
 Reports to the state department indicate a steady. though slow in crease in the strength of the Car ranza government With the excep- ton of flaw stretches of railway the lines of communication are open CContinued on Page Two)>
Arizona republican., 1917-08-21
GENERAL PETA|N
 PAYS FIRST VISIT
 ID AMERICAN CAMP
Republican A. p. Leased Wlre1

AMERICAN TRAINING CAMP IN FRANCE. Sunday, Aug. 19.-(By the Associated Press)- General Petain, commander in chief of the French ar mics, paid his first visit today to the American troops in France and ex- pressed himself as delighted with what he saw
 T am exceedingly pleased and grat- flied with what i have seen during this inspection. s he said. Training ha progressed so well that Ifeel certain the American troops will form an excellent fighting force in a very short time '
 The French general was accompan- jed by Major General John J. Pefshing the American commander, and both left this afternoon for the Frencn front, where they will remain several days. They had a very busy day, motoring d hundred miles or more and inspecting almost every village in which Ameri- cans are billeted In addition, General Petain held a review of the famed Chasseur division which has been training the Americans for the last month.
 Addressing the officer of this diVis- ion, General Petain said they had ren- dered a notable service both to France md to America and that their battal-
 (COntinued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1917-08-21
A|RMEN ARE BURNED
 WITH FLAMES WHEN NEW BOMB EXPLODES
Republican A. 9. Leased Wlre1

BUFFALO, x. r.. Aug. 20.-Charles A. Wall, Jr., and Richard H. Mead were burned to death here late today when an airplane in which they were experimenting with smoke bombs, caught fire in the air. Both men were dead when the destroyed airplane fell to the ground
 Wall was a civil engineer in train ing for aviation service. Mead was aviation instructor, who came to Buff falo recently from the training camp at Mineola. L. l.
 Wall and Mead had gone to a height of about TOO feet to test a new bomb which had been offered to the govern ment for work in spotting gun posi- tions. Watchers on the ground. .among them the inventor of the bomb, saw Wall lean over the side and drop a bomb. Immediately there was flash and the planes were ablaze
 Mead driving the airplane, pointed the nose downward, in an effort to get to earth while there was yet time to escape the flames. But when the blazing machine dropped the men were found burned beyond recognition
 Wall was 32 years old and was the son of a Buffalo physician Mead was 27 years old and his home was ir Boston.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-21
Republican A. P. Leased Wire]

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20. = Wide spread sentiment in the senate in favor of adding to the total of the war tax bill by imposing higher rates on war. profits and income surtaXes, re- ceived new impetus today with the opening of the third week of debate.
 Speeches advocating such increases were made by Senators Johnson of California, Hollis Of New Hampshire and Jones of New Mexico. Tomorrow Senator LaF'ollette is expected to make his address in favor of levying vir- tually all war taxes upon incomes and war profits. Senator King is prepar- ing substitute bill providing much higher rates on these sources.
 Little progress Was made today and leaders do not expect final passage Of the bill before next week.
 The finance committee today dis approved invoking cloture, but Senator Simmons plans soon to have a day fixed by agreement for final vote
 In advocating greater federal levies on war profits and millionaires in comes, Senator Johnson said American youth had been conscripted and that swollen fortunes "coined from the blood of the nation" also should be drafted. He recommended that the government take eighty per cent of war profits-as Great Britain does and half of millionaires incomes. Senator Hollis, supporting the LaF'ol- lette- Gore Thomas minority report of the finance committee for higher rates on incomes and profits also advocated taking 80 to 90 per cent of war profits, but expressed the opinion that the senate could not now be induced to levy over 50 per cent. The present bill is designed to assess about 26 pN cent.
 Senator La Toilette introduced two
Arizona republican., 1917-08-21
SENATE FAVORS ADDING T0
 TOTAl. IF B|C WAR TAX BILL

amendments to the income tax section on behalf of the minority. One pro- posed increase in surtaxes on incomes between 5000 and $4I 300 and a maxi mum of 8 per cent on all over $47, 300. An alternative amendment would have the principal surtaXes apply to in comes of from s5,000 to s17, 300, with a maximum of 33 per cent on thsoe over the latter figure.
 Senator New of Indiana also intro duced an amendment proposing that in the computation of normal profits industries which experienced abnor maj depression during 1911, 1912 and 1913 the pre-war period fixed by the bill, could select any of the four years from 1909 to 1913 as the basis of fix ing normal profits.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-21
TROOPS TO PROTECT
 MIAMI MINE WORKERS
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  self the employment
  men to to work. Public held and  feel
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Arizona republican., 1917-08-21
DRAFT EXEMPTION BOARD
 MEMBERS GO TO PRISON

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-With two former members of draft ex emption board No. 99 in this city sentenced to two years each in the federal penitentiary at At lanta, Ga, after they had pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to obstruct the selectiVe draft law, federal attorneys announcel late today that speedy justice would be sought in the case of Kalman Gruher, dentist in dicted as an alleged between" The government charged that Gruher arranged with drafted men for payment of money la return for false exemption cer- tificates.
 Louis l. Cherry and Dr. A. $. Bernfeld are the former members of the board who pleaded guilty. The case probably will be given to the jury at noon tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-21
Awzona Exiles May RetMse
 Return Tickets to Bisbee

20-Members o    at  fam left behind w. D.   confe held "Wednesday Huntp address the meeting
 
  men their followers comply with this