New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-08
Only Part of These, How
ever, Asked To Be Omit
ted from Draft
Baker Is Pleased
BY the Returns
Count in 7 States Complete
Estimated Total May
Be Reached

Washington. June When the Of
Gre of the provost marshal general
.lossd az II o'clock tonight only seven
,,stes and the District of Columbia
Rad made complete reports Of Tues
davis registration.
These complete reports showed that
us4O7 had registered, as against the
census estimate for that territory OF
as917. This very slight falling of
IN seven states was encouraging to the
,rovost marshals staff. They said 1t
Indicated that the promised 100000
would be Forthcoming.
Returns came in so slowly to-day
md tonight that anything approach
i,g conclusive estimate is prevent
ID. but the officials are now satisfied
that the enrolment has fulfilled ex-
pectations.
Fifty Per Cent Claim Exemption
feature of the few complete re-
turns in is the high percentage Of IN
deated exemptions. averaging approXi-
mately so per cent of the total regis
tration.
officials pointed out. however, that
this did not mean actual exemptions,
as the indicated figures include all
married men and those in executive,
judicial or legislative Office. Until ex-
enption regulations have been promul-
gated IL will be impossible TO say
how many Of these will be included in
those TO be marked off the military
rolls.
The one conclusive result OF the reg
istration that cannot be altered in the
slightest degree by any possible varia-
tion from the estimates is that millions
Of young Americans have put in their
names, claiming no exemption and
stating no reason for release from war
service.
In regard 10 the married men, Secre-
tary Baker said to-day that in all the
letters he had received on the subject
Of exemption aot one even suggested
that marriage should establish a class
exemption. He added that il was not
the purpose of the department to make
such a ruling, but that individual cases
would be dealt with on their merit, no
matter what the reason for exemption
might be.
Secretary Baker Enthusiastic
The Secretary. who was out of the
city on the night of June and yester-
dsy. returning this morning. was en-
a. 4I1 racsr14e nT a.
ton. He expressed his appreciation OF
the work done by Provost Marshal Cen
eral Crowder and by state and mu-
nieipal officials, declaring the day had
been "a spectacular demonstration" OF
the solidarity Of the American people
and Of their high patriotism, Of which
the enrolment was the best evidence.
For himself. he said, he had never
doubted for a moment that the response
would be what IL was.
Mr. Baker thinks 1t viii be some
tine before the regulations governing
exemption are issued. They are IN
process Of formation by a committee
headed BY General Crowder.
The complete working out OF these
regulations and the appointment OF ex-
smption boards, :he Secretary said, Will
precede the issuance of regulations 70
govern the selection OF men for exam
nation. He had no comment 70 make
On the selection process beyond
statement that fair system would be
adopted.
Exemption boards probably will be
locslized as much as possible, 70 make
4 easy for selected men 70 get 10 the
place Of examination without interfer-
ing any more than is absolutely neces-
ssry with their regular occupations.
Care will be taken also TO hasten de-
eiSion in each case and 70 keep selected
men in suspense no longer than neees-
ssry.
Number of Skulkers Small
0Heials generally said tonight the
ket that the few states which had
sent in their complete figures at late
hour showed with two exceptions a
stiing OF from census estimates Tor
iszl registration, should not be taken
hindicating any great number OF eva
ans All reports from Department OF
lsgice agents and others tended, on
i.e contrary, % show that there was a
isrprisingly small number Of skulkers.
Total figures for the states which
ksd reported UP 20 10 o'clock tonight
lhowed approximately $4,000 decrease
below census estimates. Should the
syerzge Of 10000 per state hold for all
iorty-eight states, this would mean a
total decrease of 100000, or total
rsgistrstion OF 9.7S4, 900. The army
nsyy. Marine Corps and the National
Guard, included in the population fig
urss upon which the census estimates
we're based, would more than Offset the
decrease.
Provost Marshal General Crowder is
tsse this statement tonight:
Some published press reports are 70
he effect, and figures received IN tht
eS.es Of the provost marshal general
Indicate millions Of claims for exemp'
tcn.
There reports consist Of concluSion'
tffonsously drawn and very unjust "a
NE young men Of the country-as
natter Of fact. no claims whatever have
bsth called for or received.
"keYistration cards contain some
ezsstions that were asked solely foI
statistical reasons. The answers 70
htte questions are tabulated IN such =
way a. 10 show how many registered
Mtn are executive, judicial or legibIa'
we chicsrs Of the state or nation, no"
htny have wives or other relatives De
PENDENT upon them for support, no"
many are totally disabled, and no"
Msny belong 70 religious ssets opposed
wsr in any form or are ordained
niniatsrs or are engaged in certain
Industries.