Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-01

Washington, May 31.-WhiIe tha legal machinery of the government was operating today % stamp out agitation against the army draft the war de partment took up another phas,. of The matter dealing with the status of Americans now in foreign countries secretary Baker called upon Briza- oler General Crowder, judge advocsfe general and provost general of inc army, Tor an opinion as to the effect of the new law upon Americans of u1fIf- IaEy age residing abroad. Department onclals generally have presumed that the privileges of citizenship vvorTd carry With them a duty for mfIitar- service not affected by foreign reel denee' but no formal ruling win be made unta the opinion of Genera CroWder has been received.
 Americans Abroad Eager to Enroll
 Many Americans of military age now abroad have been eager to enroll and consular officers have been authorized 10 act as registra tion agents.
 Meantime the department Of f4s+i~e IS proceeding on the theory that the departure from American soil of aD,- citIzen subject to the draft is an eva sion Of the law. It was revealed todav that steps already had been tstre, f1 prevent such departures and t;iat zt Lempts at this form O. evasion would be met by vigorous measures.
 Arrests Made.
 Department officials also made # clear that they would back to Inc fufI extent Of their authority efforta of r- cal officials in the various con,rnr,-s- tles to put a quick end 10 opposftfor fo registration. The arrests made d,1rir-s- the day throughout the country were In accordance with iustructio1s scy. from Washington di-ecting fade-s- agents everywhere to take prompt legal steps against anyone seeking to iT1f5rf ence eligibles to refuse to register.
 Discussing reports that many young men were leaving military service. Secretary Baker safd tooay he did not believe "anv sffh stantial number of America ns' would take that course. He added +,af tf,c law was of such xieor that f+ vvo,-is pe hound that any evasion gained sn this way was only temporary
 New Aspect of Registration.
 Another aspect of military rerfefr7- ton came up during the day when registration officials throurhout ,- country were informed that ausvvers would not be required to the quesffor on the registration cards as 10 vvhef7a- tne individual claims exemption and on what ground. The departn1ep+ bs- reached the conclusion that no -,s- should be required to claim exernnffor Ihere are many who do not care ro d~ SO ana under the new ruling none WI pc required to state his position t1r+ff he is summoned for actual service s-5 comes up before an examination board
 Appeal to the Press.
 Tnrough the committee on pubftc in formation, General Crowder appealed so the press Of the country today 10 give prominent place daily fo sy, ,,,+ line of the essential facts in reTs-5 t. the registration process. The state tnent from the committee outlines tha lacts Tor which publicity of the vvideer sort IS desired as follows:
 Who Must Register.
 WHO MUST REGISTER. Ar r,,f. persons (CfffZanz ,fF tween the 9th day of June 1gs6 ard me 9th day of June. 1896. both dates inclusive, except:
 fc..cd rMembeTs rof1rs. of any duly organized De called, ordered. or drafted into nni1i- tary or naval service of the T-Df+e5 states; including all officers and er- nsted men of the regular army. reentar army reserve, officers reserve corps enlisted mems reserve corus natfC-.f guard and national guard reserve rec oshlzed by militia bureau the nat-- ,,n olg niI;.in marine corps, coast guard. navaf militia, naval reserve force roarfro corps reserve and national naval vol pertinent. ,o% wHEN: On Tuesday. June sth. lSi1; between a. m. and D. m.
 WHERE: In your home precinct
 How to Register
 HOW: Go in person June to tbs registration place of your home pro cinct. If you expect to be absent from nome June 3. go at once to the clerk to be, or if in a city of 90. 900 or over to the city clerk and follow hfs in structions; if sick. send competer+ 1Ilend: The clerk may deputize him to prepare your card
 Penalty for Failure.
 PENALTY FOR NOT RECrsTEB ING: Liability to years imprfson- ment, then enforced registrat tion" HOW DANISH STEAMER