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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
AMERICA AGAIN
 TELLSCUBANS THAT SHE WILL STANDBY
Note is Sent Havana Government Reiterating Promise of Washington That Everything Would Be Done in Aid of Bringing About
 Order in Little Island Republic

Havana, March M.-A note from the American government to the Cuban gov ernment reiterating the purpose of the United States to support the government in it's efforts to re-establish order and condemning the conduct of the rebels, was delivered today by William E. Con zales, the American minister.
 The note follows:
 "All declara tions of the United States government regarding the ill-conceived conflict in Cuba from the beginning have been clear and concise. There has been no occasion whatever for misunderstand- ing and nothing indicating that the Uni ted States could be forced into action which it has declared it's determination not to adopt, but, to- remove all pretext pf erroneous interpretations and reaf- firm the condemnation of the revolt by the United States government, and it's support of the constitutional government makes the following unmistakable decla- ration.
 Tt has come to the knowledge of the United States government that in Cuba propaganda persists that in response to efforts of agents against the constitu- tional government the United States is studying the adoption of measures in their favor. The United States govern ment cannot understand how it's policy could be misunderstood regarding the situation existing in Cuba. To avoid con- tinuation of misunderstanding and in- terpretations of the declarations made by the United States government which have been published throughout the Cuban re- public. which defined the policy of the United States in Cuba in unmistakable terms, it is desired to reiterate the es- sential points of those declarations, to- wit:
 "First-The constitutional government of Cuba has been and will continue to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
It Is Not Thought There Will Be Any Delay When Spe-
 cial Session COnvenes
NO DECLARATION OF
 WAR NOW EXPECTED
! Wilson Going to Place the NEntire Responsibility on
 the Head of Germany
 for What Will Follow
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, March 24.-(Special9 Shortly after the reconvening of Con gress, April 2, President Wilson will carry out a programme which, with the ap- proval of every member of the cabinet, he has adopted
 He will not ask that war be declared against Germany. In emulation of Pres ident Mckinley, he will ask for authority to protect with all instrumentalties the honor and dignity of the United States.
 There is no question but that such au- thority will be instantly and without dis senting voice granted. There is no ques- ton but that the House, having acted, will raise it's voice in applause.
 If as a result of the complications ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
WOMEN WILL GIVE
 ALL AID N A TIME OF GREAT z CRISIS

Washington, March 24-Officials of the National American Womans Suffrage association announced tonight that all though they would not lay aside their constructive forward work to secure the vote for women,' they were prepared to stand behind the President and aid him as far as possible in every national policy he may decide upon in the present crisis
 In a statement issued at the organiza tions headquarters. the Specific under takings of the national association, some of them already under way" are outlined as follows:
 "1 The establishment of employ ment bureaus for women with the prom ise to protect those women against ex- ploitation.
 70. The increase of the food supply by the training of women for agricultural work and the elimination of waste.
 "3 Americanization, i. C., by the means of classes of school centers, to teach the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
Bulgarians Desert

London. March 24-Semi-official dis patches from Servian headquarters in the last few days have reported serious trou- ble among the Bulgarian troops around Monastir Several regiments have been reported to have deserted in a body as the result of friction over supplies and their relations with their Teuton allies. According to these reports. it has been necessary to rearrange several large units of the Bulgarian army. distributing troops of suspected loyalty to places where they could do the least harm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
Autauga Representative Ill

Montgomery March 24-fSpecial.)- )-In- formation reached Montgomery Saturday that Mcqueen Smith of Prattville, mem Der of the house of representatives from Autauga county. and one of the most prominent farmers in central Alabama, Is dangerously ill and that he probably will not live many days. The news came to friends at the capitol. Mir. Smith was i'll during the first session of the legis- lature in 1915 and did not answer any roll calls during the session. However, he attended the second session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

emphasizing it's condemnation of the rere rehensble conduct of those rising against the constitutional government in an effort
 9 settle by force of arms controversies
 1T which existing laws establish ade-
 uate legal remedies, desires to make 6nown that until those in rebellion rec ognize their duties as Cuban citizens, lay down their arms and return to legality, the United States can hold no communi- cation whatever with any of them and will be forced to regard them as outside the law and unworthy of it's considera-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
SOLDIERS WILL NOT
 BE RELEASED UNTIL
 FIRST OF THE WEEK
It Is Expected Mastering Out of Men Will Not Begin Before Tues
 day at Earliest

Montgomery, March 24-(Specal) Alabamas soldiers are on the mastering officers waiting list The erection of the camp of the cavalry regiment and enc battalion of the Second regiment was completed Saturday and all papers for the brigade were submitted to the mastering officers The next thing is for the troops to be called before the officers and released from the federal service.
 It is improbable that any companies will be released until late Tuesday and probably Wednesday, because of the de- sire of citizens of Alabama to hold formal exercises in presenting badges of honor to the soldiers and letting them know that this state appreciates their services In the meantime mastering officers wili go over the papers and see that they are correct and physical examinations will be completed. Unless something unfore- seen occurs a greater part of the brigade should be released from service and re- turned home by a week from Saturday
 The. welcome exercises Tuesday after noon at the mobilization grounds will be short. The soldiers will be lined up on the mile circular track and about 5O0 young women, appointed by various towns, will pin badges of honor on the soldiers. An address will be made by Governor Henderson and others probably will make short addresses. A ball will be held at the city auditorium Tuesday evening in honor of the soldiers.
 Sponsors for the various towns will meet at the Chamber of Commerce Tues day morning for final instructions and will be furnished transportation from the city to Vandiver park, where the troops are mobilized. Each sponsor will wear a ribbon on which will be inscribed Sponsor Alabama Brigade"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

immigrants national loyalty and interna- tional tolerance.
 Continued cooperation with the Red Cross, in which many of the members are already active workers, is also prom ised"
 The statement says that since Secretary Daniels is calling for women's services in the navy, and still further demands for women in mems places are increasingly proba ble, the registration of available women workers will be undertaken at the various local, state and national headquarters of the association. A suf- fragist agriculture committee, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Henry Wade Rogers of New York, is already at work forming farm -and-vacant-iot clubs, and and Mrs. Walter McNab Miller of Mis- souri is in charge of suffrage thrift com mittee, which is conducting a campaign for the elimination of waste, both these committees cooperating with the depart ment of agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
ATTENTION. SIR KNIGHTS.

The fraters of Cyrene commentary No. 10, Knights TempIar, are requested to be at the asylum this. sunday, after noon at 2s3O. i'm full uniform except swords, to attend in body the can tata to he sung nt the Church of the Advent by Str Knight Fred l.. Grambs' choir. The parade will move at 3st0 sharp, so please be prompt and ready. Black shoes, bun gloves.
 Fly order of
 FRANK $. BARNES,
 Eminent Commander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

sustained and backed by the government of the United States in it's efforts to re- establish order throughout the territory of the republic.
 Second-The United States government,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
UNDERWoOD's VIEWS

Senator Oscar w. Underwood believes the war department is right in muster ing out the National Guard in order that the enlisted men may spend short time at their homes. However, he be- lieves it should be mobiized again soon if relations between this country and Germany do not become more settled.
 Senator Underwood came to Montgom- cry to visit his son, Capt. Oscar w. Underwood, Jr., of the Birmingham troop of cavalry. and expressed his opin- ion He also expressed the opinion that America will need 100000 men in the event of a war with Germany and that the government will be forced to use a mild form of conscription in recruiting the army to this standard.
 He declared Alabama should be proud of the service which it's soldiers have rendered to the nation during the past year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

istng between thls nation and Germany there is q declaration of war, such dec laration will be made and announced by Germany President Wilson is determined that any war in which this nation might be engaged shall be a war of defense. In
 Mobile, long ago, he declared that the United States would not again acquire
 by the sword an inch of territory, or dollar in spoils
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

workshop in the United States has been put to moving on doubie time. Subma- rines, cruisers, battlesnips and U-boat cha sers are daily being constructed and completed In every srate of the union new seamen are being brought into the service of the government Plans for hasty graduation of cadets at Annapolis have been adopted and announced. Mu- nitions of war are being gathered and stored at strategical points, and foreign shipments of such war necessities have been practically discontinued.
 As to the preparations of the army no accurate or official news is vouchsafed. On account of the greater necessity for naval preparation, the army, to all ap- pearances, is being neglected. It is said on high authority, however, that instant ly. a force of 3o0,000 men, excellently trained, could be thrown into the field. It is regarded as highly probable that im- mediately after the beginning of the ex- tra session members of the National Guard, recently demobilized, will be called again to the colors.
 NO TROOPS TO EUROPE
 It is freely stated by those who are preparing the army that in the event of war no troops for a year or more will be sent to Europe. The army of the Uni ted States, until recruited up to the strength of 100000 men. will be held on the Mexican border and in reserve for the defense of coast towns For it is regarded as quite possible that should war be declared, Germany would imme- diately make plans to drop shells into certain American cities.
 has already made great strides towards preparation for war. The Age-Herald has already reported that this, one Of the most important factors in defense, is in charge of w. P. G. Harding, gov ernor of the federal reserve board. Con gress, during the first week of the extra session, is expected to vote for the use of the President in prosecuting his plan of aggressive defense, s500, 0,o00,00o. It is reliabl reported that notes and bonds for this amount have already been printed and confidentially circulated in money markets In the event of war, as re- suit the government could by single sweep of the pen, come into possession of the entire amount involved.
 RICHEST GOVERNMENT
 This government, despite the alleged emptiness of the treasury, Is the richest government of the world. There is money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
WITHOUT DIVISION

In regard to the international difficult ties, Congress is without division. The F recalcitrant senators who defeated through filibuster the armed neutrality bill, are so frantic in their efforts to prove that despite their tactics they are good Americans, that there is no ques- ton but that they will ardently rush to the support of the President. In the House the extreme pacifsts, who in the past responded only to the purring elo- quence of MT. Bryan, are completely sub dued. It is taken for granted that MT. Bryan, who on previous occasions de handing action rushed pell mell to Wash ington to interpose his objections, will dscreetly remain. in the shadows.
 At the present time there are about 70 members of Congress in Washington. Newspaper correspondents have boiled them as to their attitude regarding the opposes of the President. The invariable reply has been: War Is inevitable. The President must have power to protect by the army and navy the honor and dignity and the inalienable- rights of the na- tion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
COUNTRY BEING PREPARED


 The country is better prepared for war than the average individual believes. In future years, historians will declare that for several weeks prior to the outbreak of hostilities, sea captains were notified to be on their guard and be prepared for immediate action. There is no question but that such orders have already been issued.
 Regarding the position and movements of the big vessels of the navy the greatest degree of secrecy is maintained. It may be stated, however. that the war crafts are in position to defend at once the coast of this country, and to strike fatal blow against any German vessels which might come into sight
 ALL WORKSHOPS BUSY
 In an effort to upbolster the already great naval strength of the country, every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25

RICHEST GOVERNMENT
 This government. despite the alleged emptiness of the treasury, Is the richest government of the world. There is money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-25
ALL WORKSHOPS BUSY

In an effort to upbolster the already great naval strength of the country, every
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
REPEAL SHERMAN LAW
That l. Demand Made by Manufac-
turers in y. j. Convention

Newark. y. J., Dec 20.-The repeal
OF the Sherman antitrust law was
demanded in resolutions adopted here
by the convention OF manufacturers
called by the New jersey chamber OF
commerce to discuss means Of meeting
the present national emergency
The resolutions ask the enactment
Of legislation TO allow the nations
producing and financing agencies 70
combine and fix prices under the di-
rect authority and control Of the gov
eminent
Governor Edge, OF New Jersey. ad-
vOcated the creation of new cabinet
portfolios with business men az their
head This measure. he declared.
would insure the energetic proSecu-
tfon OF the war and would reflect the
democratic ideals for which the na-
rin1 IS fIghtfng
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
SANTA TO ALL
EIks VIII Remember Both
White and CoIored Riddles.
They Win Spread Joy in All
Poor Homes.
PLANS HAVE BEEN MADE
White Children Will Get
Goodies at EIks' Club.
Negro Children To Hold Cele-
bration at Garfield School.

Approximately 1000 Topeka child
rem are to be made happy Christmas
morning BY the Z. P O. E here IL
was announced today by A D Birch,
chairman OF the EIks' Christmas tree
com mittee-
Preparation for the EIks tree
which has become one Of the annual
feature Christmas events for Topeka
Riddles are under way Arrangsmen Is
have been made TO take care of both
white and colored children who are
in need OF Christmas happiness in ad-
dirion TO that their parents are able
to furnish them
Birch asserted today that white
children will be taken care of as usual
at the Elks' building where the doors
viii be thrown open at 10 o'clock in
the morning Each child will receive
a stocking cap, candy, apples, nuts,
ice cream. cake and theater tickets
Albert Patten Of the Topeka railways
Will furnish each child q street car
ticket TO ride home on
The colOred children viii hold their
celebration at Garfield school. Thir-
teenrh and Quincy streets Candy
apples. oranges and nuts viii be fur
nished them by the Elkls and the col
ored welfare clubs of the city viii fur
nish articles OF clothing
Il IS estimated that the children who
are 10 receive presents Will be com
prised of 1. 700 white children and 500
or more cOlOred-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
GOT ALL HE ORDERED
MCGOWAN Denies Admiral Sims Failed
to Get Naval Supplies

Washington. Dec 29--Vigorous de-
Mai that Admiral Sims. in charge of
the American fleet abroad. met with
constant delays in his requests for
materials was made here by Rear Ad-
nliral MCGOWAN, the navy's chief pur-
chasing Officer
1T has been a rule" he declared
before the house naval committee in
vestigation- -to fill each Of Admiral
Sims's require ments the day It was
received at eur department Where
heavy materials were asked we enter
ed the order that day"
Admiral MCGOWAN had whole
squadron OF naval officers IN seaport
when he went on the stand When
asked questions he turned quickly TO
one or the other of his aides with a
You tell them about that. you XIV
about it, and the aide generally was
able to supply the Information the
committee wanted in exact form
Representative Britten, of Illinois
tried hard all day TO obtain an ad-uis-
sion of friction between Admiral
Shines and the department
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20

Washington. Dec 2G--Christmas
dinner should be comparatively sim
pie and inexpensive this year said
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley. the food expert,
and the Iuxuries should be elirai-
mated
7 don't feel like recommending a
dinner that only a millionaire could
eat I would like 10 suggest a dinner
within the earning ability of s2-a-
day workman with d wife and three
children
Turkey for the man of small means
Is eliminated Let him buy a chicken
should get for about 20 cents pound.
Other simple variations of .fixinzs
might be provided with the baIa nce
left but I suggest potatoes. steamed
or baked with their skins on and
eaten skins and all
Use Bread Crumbs
The chicken stuffIng should be of
bread crumbs There could De a half
ounce OF butter for each person
would include a dessert. of apple or
pumpkin pie For children under IL
years there should De a pint of milk
each. and for the grownwups there
should be coffee or chocolate
There is one thing they ought TO
do without especially, and that Is can
dies 1t would be well to form the
habit to do without candy every
Christmas. not only for the conserva-
ton of sugar. but for the conservation
of health Apples better could take
/ the place of candy in the children 5
stockings
Every bone of the chicken should
be saved and put in the soup kettle,
for they viii make enough soup for
I two days The bread preferably should
be OF whole wheat OF corn OIeomar-
I garine could be used By the adults.
but in no instance should it be used
/ Tor children The pies should be
| homemade with as little shortening
as possible. cottonseed oil or vegeta-
/ ble fats being the most desirable Ban
/ ish the cranberries, for 1t takes about
three spoonfuls Of sugar to sweeten
| one cranberry
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
CAN'T QUIT CONVENT


New York. Dec 20.-Josephtne
Helen DonIey entered a convent the
day after she was Il and took the
final vows She is a sister of charity
in ST GATHERINGS convent She is
now "a Her mother sought her re-
lease by habeas corpus because she
claimed her daughter was suffering
from a religious mania" when she
became a nun
Justice Faber of the Brooklyn su-
preme court today said:
IF love for religion were iusan-
ity, it would be better If We were all
a little more insane Daily on the
bloOd-srained battIefieIds OF Europe
those who are fighting for the eman-
cipatiou of the world and who are
wounded and MANNED in the terri
BILE slaughter find solace and COM
fort at the gentle hands of these pious
women whose garb this young wo-
man wears
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
CHECKS BEFORE XMAS
State Employees VIII Get December
Pay Warrants Saturday

State employees are TO receive their
December pay checks in advance of
Christmas. according to a plan an
nounced today by Fred W Knapp.
state auditor All state house en-
pIoyes will receive their December
warrants Saturday
NOT only will the state pay the off
Gals and clerical help in time 70 do
their Christmas shopping. but for the
first time in q number of years no
drafts will be made on county treas
urerS for advance money In recent
years the state has been compelled tc
draw on county treasLrers for por-
ton OF the succeeding Years taxes
when ting December bills fell due Au-
ditor Knapp today Indicated that the
state would have sufficient funds
available to pay its bills without using
next years funds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
FURIOUS AIR BATTLES
Two Australian Pilots scatter Flock
of Huns Enemy FeIIed in Day

London Dee 1S--AvizUou actIvi-
ties by the British army air service
are reported in an official statement
tonight as follows Good work was
done in the air on Monday by Aus
traIIan pilots Two of them were at
tackled by many hostile scouts when
employed on artillery work succeed
ed in bringing down one of the enc
uy's machines in our lines and dis
persed the remainder
on Tuesday a thick haze again
limited flying TO the northern part
of the front where a great deal of
artillery photograp F1ic work was done
During the day over 1 so bombs were
dropped on the enerny's railway sta
tons siding and trenches and many
rounds were fired from the air into
trenches and biIlets.
Fighting in the air on this part
of the front was intense all day and
resulted greatly IN our favor Seven
hostile machines were brought down
by our airplanes and one was shot
down in our lines by auti-afr craft
gunflre and another by the fire Of our
infantry Three others were driven
down. out of control. Three of our
machines are missing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-12-20
BRISTOW HAS A PLAN
He Would Have Bureau TO Act as
Trustee for Railroads

Washington. Dec 20--In lieu of
either government ownership or OPP
Grafton former Senator BrIStoW II
Kansas now representing the NatI'n-
al Asscciat ton of Railway Commission
Or prD0Osed TO the NeWfaudS COM
rnittee that a national bureau be or
eanized 10 acquire the railroads and
acr as a trustee The president would
appoint the directors and the inter
state commerce commission would
prescribe rates sufficient TO gu4ran-
tee a dividend Of ! 10 s per cent
Bristovx. who as chairman of the
state public utilities commission mas
been attending railroad hearings and
conferences in Washington, has been
recognized as a strong advocate OF
government regulation OF the rail-
roads He is AT present a member OF
special Committee OF Utilities GEM
mission members who are working
out 4 tentative plan for relief fr'yrIf
present transportation problems e IS
probable that the plan which BrIs-
tow viii ultimately propose TO COM
mission heads and ask FOR federal sup
port Is the program today submitted
10 the NeWlands committee
While Bristow Is said to have I'd
vised his friends he will not be a can
didste for ppoiutmeut &c the state
commission when his term expires
next month. he has ESQ Indicated q
desire 10 complete his work on the
special committee Il is believed
/ that with the present agitation before
congress for federal supervision or
control of railroads as a war measure
[ that The kanSau will seek TO secure
Congressional adoption of his plan for
control of the transportation COM
panies thru a national bureau acting
as a board Of trustees for the rail-
roads