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The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
vARDAMAN KISSED
Remains Seated When Ma
tional Air Is PLAYED.

Senator James X. Vardaman, Of Mis-
sissippi, one Of the twelve "wilful men"
Of the Senate. and a party at dinner in
the New Ebbitt Hotel last night, were
jeered when they refused to rise from
their seats as the orchestra played THE
Star Spangled Banner"
To representative of The Washington
Herald Senator Vardaman explained that
he did not recognize the national air, and
that when his attention was called to II
he was not in convenient position to
stand at attention.
The affair happened in the main cafe
Of the Ebbitt. which was crowded with
diners at about o'clock last night. When
the orchestra played the national an
them every person was quickly on his
feet and cheering. with the exception OF
Senator Vardaman and his secretary, A,
Macy Dinkins, and Mrs Dfnkfns. who
were the others at the Senator's table.
Some one shouted. why do you not
arise, SENATOR"
This remark received no response from
the Senatorial party, but attracted the
attention of a score or more who over
heard it.
Senator Vardaman and his guests sat
by numerous boots and Kisses. The
Senator appeared annoyed, but was still
sitting when the music ceased
The party finished their dinner and left
the cafe as a number of critical and
uncomplimentary remarks were directed
at them.
The incident became the topic of the
evening among the other diners, and 1:
was recalled that Senator vardamar
was one of the twelve "wilfull men, who
conducted a flibuster against the armed
neutrality bill.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
Democrats Win Chicago
Election by Bic Margiin

Chicago, April 2-Chicago swung back
to the Democratic column at today's city
election. Mayor Thompson's Republican
plurality OF 1f7.477 in 1915 turned into q
victory for the Democrats by pluraIities
ranging from 5000 to 10000.
The Democrats elected Clayton r.
Smith treasurer and James T. Igoe clerk.
the only two general offices being con-
tested. They also elected twenty-four
aldermen. with several wards still in
doubt. This Is a gain of ten aldermen,
with the chance of getting several doubt
full seats
Two Socialists were elected and the
party polled about 5000 votes.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
BILL WOULD Bring
"SPY PROOF" regime
Drastic Penalties Provided in Senator
Culberson' Measure.

The passage OF a bill introduced In the
Senate by Senator Culberson, chairman
of the Judiciary Committee, yesterday
would make the United States and all its
possessions virtually spy-proof. Punish
ment ranging from fine OF 10000 or two
years imprisonment to life sentences, is
provided for violators of the proposed
law.
The bill, which Ii a new law code. will
cover every form Of espionage, violation
of neutrality, or Of treason in the event
of war. Spying on canals and rivers.
creating Dissatisfaction In the army or
navy, making false statements that might
influence the action Of the United States,
fomenting expeditions against friendly
nations-which would include helping q
revolutionary movement In Ireland-are
all included In the proposed law.
Pronting by the difficulties encoun-
tered in prosecuting recent German plot
cases, government experts eo-operated
with Congressman in framing the meas
ure.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
new PARADE PLAN
Patriotic Rally and Demon
stration May Be Approved.

With a declaration Of war with Ger
many matter of hours, the plan for
a patriotic demonstration in the form
Of parade in Washington and rally
around the national colors was revived
with renewed interest last night
This affirmation of fealty to the flag
and stirring appeals for universal pa
triotism was to culminate on the broad
steps of the main entrance to the Capt.
tol. The movement was postponed be-
cause Of the stress Of the international
situation and the fact that 1t might
caught some embarrassment to the ad-
ministration at tense period.
Since the President has spoken there
10 now no doubt where every true
American stands and administration
officials admitted last night 1t might
Americanism.
District Commissioner Oliver P. New
man last night said he would take up the
matter with Maj Pullman and his fellow
members of the board and reconsider the
question Of granting the permit for the
demonstration.
William F. GUIDE, chairman of the gen
eral committee of citizens in charge Of
the demonstration. will confer with the
Commissioners this morning, and the
necessary permission being granted will
at once call a meeting Of the COMMITTEES
for the completion Of details and the fix
ing of a new date.
In the present situation Of world az
fairs, 1t is believed that the event will
far surpass the demonstration originally
planned.
The general committee which will have
charge Of the demonstration includes
q nrrlA n
Charles ]. Bell, Cuno H. Rudolph, John
Joy Edison. d. J. Callahan, e. c. Bran
denburg, P. T. Moran, Henry b. F. Mac.
farland, Ross P. Andrews, John Poole
A. Leftwich Sinclair. James 8. Easily.
Smith, Robert N. Harper, George r
worthington. Charles sr shreve. william
T. Galliher.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
DEFENSE BOARD Names
WAR MEDICAL EXPERTS
Prominent Surgeons Selected to Co.
operate With National Council.

The Council Of National Defense last
night named a special committee of
eminent medical men from all parts of
the United States to constitute a general
medical board, to cooperate with DR..
Franklin Martin, chairman of the coun-
ellis committee on medical activities. in
the work of co-ordinating the nations
civilian and military medical forces and
in giving advice concerning this part of
the work of national defense.
Eighteen leading medical specialists of
the country were named to assist Chair
man Martin and Vice Chairman DR.. F. F.
Simpson, Of Pittsburgh. The board COM
prises Surgeon General William c.
Gorgas, of the army: Surgeon General
Rupert Blue, of the navy; Surgeon WILL
lam c. Braisted, of the army: Col JEFF
lief, American Red Cross: Drs. william
H. Welch, Baltimore: Victor C. Vaughn.
Ann Arbor, Mich: Richard p. Strong.
Boston; Edward Martin, Philadelphia
George E. Simmons, Chicago; Joseph NJ.
Flint, New Haven; Stuart MCGUIRE,
Richmond; John Y. Brown, st. Louis;
Charles H. Mayo. Rochester. MINI.
Thomas Huntington, San Francisco; II.
A. Royster. Raleigh, N. c.; Charles II.
Peck, New York City; winford Smith,
Baltimore; William J. Mayo, Rochester.
Mimi.
Surgeon General Braisted, of the army,
last night suggested that Chairman Mar
tin urge all medical men to take notice
that officers Of the medical reserve corps
are being transferred to the Medical Of
ficers' Reserve Corps.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
COMMONS CHEERS
news OF STAND
ASSUMED BY US.
Chancellor Of Exchequer Ex-
presses Assurance War Res
olution Will Pass.
ENTHUSIASM UNBOUNDED
London Re-echoes With Cry of "Ex-
ha"-Newspapers Praise Bold
Stand of President Wilson.

0y the international News serviee.)
London, April &-No gladder news has
come to the people Of Great Britain since
they have been engulfed in the world
war than that of President Wilson's
speech IN Congress yesterday.
In the house Of commons early today a
mighty cheer went up from the represen-
tatives Of the people when the chancellor
Of the exchequer announced the receipt
of cablegram from Sir Cecil Spring
Rice, British Ambassador at Washington
expressing Sir Cecirs belief that the
American Congress would comply with
President Wilson's recommendations"
From one end OF the United Kingdom
to the other. America tonight is hailed as
an ally-not, however, as some acquisi-
ton to the entente, but as the factor that
seals the central powers doom and spells
certain and early victory for the allies.
Americas Die Cast.
The morning papers had only brief ex.
cerpts of the Presidents speech-enough
however. to show that Americas die was
cast Cheering crowds throughout the
day besieged the newspaper offices
Every additional bulletin" from Wash
ington correspondents was good for a
new extra
1t is safe to say that few times since
the war began has the street sale OF
newspapers thrived as it did today. 1t il
also a safe guess that the President
speech was not any more carefully and
eagerly studied in the United States than
it was by the people of England To
these it brought the fulhllment of their
fOndest hope.
The effect upon public opinion was
electric. 1t must not be forgotten that
Americas entrance comes at a moment
when the U-boat warfare is imposing
real sacrifices upon every man, woman
and child in the United Kingdom The
speech. in full, was promptly telegraphed
10 the front. and there tonight thou
sands of '"Tommies cheered the Stars
and Stripes as a most welcome new
conner among the entente colors.
UnbOunded Enthusiasm,
Unbounded enthusiasm marked the
comment OF the press. The few tradition
ally anti-American organs editorialize the
Presidents speech in a decidedly apollo
getic manner. Their glowing tribute to
the American Executive and nation today
seemed like atonement for every unkind
and unjust word previously written. A
characteristic sentence Is this from the
Evening Standard:
Every Englishman will now hold Pres
ident Wilson in higher estimation"
What cheers the soul Of Britain most
Is Mr.. Wilson's emphasis on a union OF
temocracies as against the "Prussian
autOcracy." All newspapers also empha-
size that the President made it clear
Americas participation will not be OF
the half-hearted sort. The press is unan-
imOus in seeing gloom and despair among
the German masses as a result of Pres
ident Wilson's assertion that America
ha no quarrel with them: that it Is only
their government against which the war
for mankind is launched
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
STRIKE Meeting ENDS
IN PATRIOTISM RALLY
Representatives of 10000 Coal Miners
Pass Resolution Pledging Allegiance.
CBy the International News Seryiee.)

Dubois. Pa, April 3.-Representatives
OF 40.00o coal miners. gathered in conven-
tion to demand a wage increase, forgot all
about their differences with the bitumin-
Gus coal operators of the Central
Pennsylvania district this afternoon in a
wild wave of patriotism which swept the
meeting, following a stirring speech by
George Basett, a delegate from South
Fork. Pa.
A resolution pIedging full allegiance to
President Wilson and the United States
in the impending war with Germany was
carried by clamorous and unanimous
vote
When the delegates finally recalled that
they had met to arrange a wage adjust
ment. the policy committee which last
week began negotiations with the opera
tors. reported that President B. NJ. Clark
OF the Operators Association, had called
a meeting of the operators executive
committee for the coming Thursday, to
consider the demands Of the miners
In view Of the entrance Of the United
States into the world conflict, II Is be-
lieved that the operators and miners will
be more ready to get together and avert
the strike Of 1000 miners which loomed
near when the workers recessed last FRI
day.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
BLIZZARD FAILS
To- HALT BRITISH
Haig's Troops Push Forward,
Capturing Towns Of Mais-
semy and Henin.

CBy the International News service.)
London, April 3.-Weather played the
British treacherous trick today. but 1t
failed to impede Sir Douglas Haig s
troops to any serious degree in their
encircling advance on St. Quentin.
All night long the British heavy guns
had been battering the German lines
preparatory to a resumption Of the big
push" in the morning. When morning
came a swirling blizzard greeted the in
fantry as it took formation for new as
saults. Besides, there were eight inches
Of snow, most cumbersome of all natural
obstacles to "storming waves"
Nevertheless, the British pushed for
ward steadily throughout the morning,
taking two important towns, Maissemy
and Henin.
Wade Throug:1 Deep Mud.
BY noon, as If realizing 1t was futile
TO butt in" the weather cleared. The
warm rays Of the spring sun promptly
brought out a heavy thaw which only
added to the difficulties, the advancing
troops being compelled to wade through
deep mud.
Occupation of Maissemy brought the
British to within three miles Of the St.
a. ANoN' AACAO oh NoAoAoo
Haig now threatens to smash a wedge
into the Hindenbnrg line. There were
strong signs today of Intention on the
part Of the TeutonS to abandon st. Quen-
tin, not, however, before having :svelad
the city and all surrounding territory by
fire and axe.
The British are now only two miles
from st. Quentin at one point. Tho
occupation of Henin, five miles south
east Of Arras, also gave the British an
important strategica1 advantage.
French Take Machine Guns.
On the Franco-Ger front there
was a lull in infantry fighting today.
but the big guns Of both sides roared
ceaselessly. particularly in the Cham
pagne. The French, Paris reports,
took six machine guns in patrol en-
counters on both sides of the Aillette
River. A German trench raid was re-
pulsed.
The Germans undertook a number Of
violent infantry attacks on the eastern
front during the last twenty-four
hours Petrograd officially admits that
these assaults succeeded in temporar-
lily disorganizing the Russian lines.
The Muscovite positions were pene-
trated south of nluxt (Dwinsk 'front.'
but the Teutons were elected at the
point of the bayonet.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04

ARMY OF 100000.
The President and his Cabinet yes
terday approved plans worked out by
the War Department for bringing
the land forces Of the nation up to
the point recommended by President
Wilson in his war address to Con-
gress. These plans contemplate an
immediate army of 100000. This
number would bring the militia and
the regular army up to war strength
and would provide the 100000 addi-
tional men asked for by the Presi-
dent.
The plans, which will go to Con-
gress at once, contemplate the rais-
ing of the necessary additional men
by modified form of universal mil
itary service. They likewise contem-
plate aggressive steps to officer this
force with trained men from the reg
ular army, the militia and the Off
GERS Reserve Corps.
As a start toward securing addi-
tional officers, Secretary Baker yester-
day announced that the first class at
West Point, 125 men. will be grad
uated April 20, instead of waiting un-
til June.
The Cabinet and the Presidents war
advisers likewise approved yesterday
plans for cooperation between the ma
val forces of the United States and
those of the allies. French Ambassa-
dor Jusserand conferred with Assist
ant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
Col Harvey Praises
Wilson's War Speech

In the stupendous influx of con-
gratulatory kilograms received at
the White House yesterday, none
created a more profound impress
sion than one received by Secre-
tary to the President Tumulty from
Colonel George Harvey. editor of
the North American Review. The
dispatch said:
"A great message OF patriotism,
evidencing masterful leadership,
based upon mutual faith of the
President In his country and Of
the country in its President. l
was confident as one could be. but
even so I was not prepared for so
splendid a realization. For the ma
ton it is glorious; for patriots,
inspiring; for the President, noble"
Colonel Harvey more than eight
years ago initiated the campaign
for the election of Woodrow WILL
son. but later an estrangement in
terrupted the course of their friend
ship. In 1915 Col. Harvey support
ed former Justice Hughes.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
Report on Aztec Sinking
Expected Soon from Sharp

The State Department was advised
last night by Ambassador Sharp that .
detailed report on the sinking OF the
American liner Aztec could be expected
soon Z.
. Ambassador Sharp said that the oon-
sui at Brest had notified him that Capt
O'Brien, Of the destroyed liner, ana
Lieut. william Fuller Gresham, q. q
NJ in charge OF the gun crews Of the
ship. would reach Paris late last night.
The Ambassdor said that he would
forward at once whatever information
the two oficers might have
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
ADVISERS j.
OUTLINE PROGRAM
FOR PUSHING WAR
Propose to Cooperate with Military
Forces Of Allies, Especially in
Combating U-Boats.

War plans of magnitude yesterday considered by President
Wilson and his advisers they waited for Congress accede the
Presidents demands for the recognition of of between the
United States and Germany.
Assured by Congressional leaders that despite opposition which cropped
the Senate yesterday the resolution will be enacted into law
within few days. the President his Cabinet the Council of National
Defense and the chiefs of the wamang branches of the
worked eveshy their projects for successful prosecution of the
impending struggle.
The plans for the stated after yesterday
Cabinet meeting. will follow these general lnes
DEFENSE OF THE NATION
The defense of the itself.
Active and aggressive with the Of the
aie particularly in combating the submarine menace
Continued supply of and supplies the allies
The control and mobilization of supplies maintaining the civil
population during the
The of financial aid greatest possible extent to the
allies actively engaged in land warfare in Europe.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
SOLONS EXPECTED
TO ACT PROMPTLY.
BACKING SON
Little Group Of Wilful Men" Ger
tain to Be Overwhelmed After
Brief Battle of Words.

Prompt action the FloodMartn resolution declaring
between the United States of America and the imperial
assured yesterday when the Democratic Steering COMMITTEES
decided hold the Senate of the United States
definite action has been taken on the measure.
This that little of wlfu men, disposed ntepose
dlatoy legislative meaningless speeches of many hours
parliamentary tekey will have the of physical
growing public sentiment against them o deal with.
WILL NOT INVOKE cLOTURE
The Senate invoke
debate the declaration recently possessed itself of ow-1
but there will be hetancy about calling just felt
by the leaders of the administration well the Republican,
favons the sturdy of Americas the high by
and amsand this than ninety the Republicans of
the that there will be 6us worthy of the against the
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
Shouts ''Hock Der Kaiser;
Nearly Hanged by Crowd

Thermopolis, Wyo., April "A stranger
believed to. be German, who shouted
"Hoch der Kaiser!" as he stood drink
ing at a saloon bar here narrowly es-
capped lynching at the hands Of citizens
whom his cry infuriated.
As the stranger lifted the glass to his
lips after shouting his toast he was
knocked down by a miner. A rope ap-
peared as II by magic and In a moment
the 'dazed man was hanging from a beam.
Before life was extinct, however, the
counsel of cooler heads prevailed and he
was cut down by the city marshal, but
was then unconscious. He was revived
with cold water and forced to knee1 and
kiss the American nag. The stranger was
warned to get out of town. He did.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
WILL NOT INVOKE cLOTURE.

LA TOILETTE BLOCKS ACTION
Senator Robert NJ La Toilette, ot
Wisconsin, leader of the little group
of wilful men," referred to by Presi-
dent Wilson in his ante-inaugursl
statement to the country, halted con
sideration of the F1ood-Martin reso-
luton in the Senate yesterday by the
parliamentary maneuver of demand
ing the regular order" which set the
consideration over until this morn
ing. He was within his parliament
tary rights, but nevertheless black
looks from all quarters of the Sen
ate and a growl from the galleries
greeted his action.
There was a brief verbal clash be-
tween Majority Leader Martin, Of
Virginia. and the Wisconsin Senator,
but La Toilette, adhering to his posi-
ton that the matter could not be
discussed yesterday was sustained by
Vice President Marshall and the res
olution went over.
Delay I'm House.
In the House there was q delay becaus.
the Republican members Of the Commit.
tee on Foreign Affairs had not been se-
lected The Democrats of the commit
tee met and today at 10 O'Clock, the Re-
publicans having meanwhile been chosen,
the committee will get down to business
The readjustment OF the House Of Rep
resentatives to meet the changes In party
alignment gives the Republicans nine
members Of the Foreign Affairs Commit
tee. In the last Congress they had eight
The eight were chosen yesterday to re-
sumo their old positions on the commit
tee and the ninth member VIII be Sc
lected at an early date. The Republicans
returned to the committee are Represent
atives Cooper, OF Wisconsin; Porter, of
Pennsylvania; Rogers, of Massachusetts
Temple. OF Pennsylvania; Foss. Of nh-
nois; Miller. OF Minnesota; Mott OF New
York. and Kennedy, Of Rhode Island
stone Votes Against
In the Senate Committee on Forsizn
Affairs the chairman, Senator Stone Of
Missouri. cast the only negative vote on
the favorable report Of the F1ood-Aartin
resolution Slight changes in phrase
ology were made by the committee with
a view to Strengthening its language.
1t is not believed that q protracted
debate in the House will follow the
certainly favorable report of the war
resolution from the Flood committee.
The House. with its drastic provisions
for the application of q cloture rule.
can limit the debate on the measure to
a virtual zero, but the impression pre-
walls that this will not be necessary.
Several OF the leaders Of the two par
iaa rufn h. ha a~A
a few of the small group of oppon-
ents will be allotted time but in the
main. the House debate will be al
most a perfunotory affair, and the pas
sage of the resolution. unamended
from that recommended by the For
efgn Affairs Committee. L. an admit
ted certainty.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
GERMAN PEACE OFFER
EXPECTED IN HOLLAND
Amsterdam Hears That Berlin Will
Give Rough Outline of Terms.

CBy the international News service.)
Amsterdam, April 3.-Germany and her
allies propose to make another peace
offer shortly
This much is clearly stated in advices
from Berlin. The date and details still
are undetermined. Negotiations of mo-
mentous Importance are under way be-
tween Berlin, Vienna, Sofia and Constan-
tinople. Their elimination will be a
clear-cut announcement to the world In
the near future.
In this announcement the central allies
will give a rough outline of their peace
terms-terms not as moderate as those
they were willing to give after the peace
proffer of December II, but terms still
honorable" to both groups Of belliger-
ents. That. at least, will be the claim of
those who will tender them.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
oUAKERs CHANGE STAND.

virtually at war, the stand pat pacifisnn
Of local ouakers today is undergoing a
change. AT q Friends meeting Prof.
Jesse Holmes. peace advocate, declared
the crisis unavoidable and urged the
Quakers to leap TO the aid of the country
in the healing rather than the dealing
OF wounds. A conscientious objectors'
farm labor corps'' along military lines
was advocated by DR.. George Walton.
prominant pactnzk
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
NEW YORK ON WAR BASIS.

New York, April 3.-Municipal defense
OF new York city in war times, as PLAN
ned several months ago, went into effect
today. Twelve thousand police, armed
with rifles, are ready for instant cali to
quell any disturbanceR Bridges. power
houses, public buildings. all have special
protection. Extra lights were added to-
night to the many bridges between the
boroughs The police auxiliary services
include motor truck and motorcycle de-
tachments for speedy transportation.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
THE BENEFITS
OF LOYALTY

Are known and appreciated by
The Washington Herald.
The service of this paper has
extended-is daily extending to its
readers-is in turn repaid by an
army of readers who insist upon
The Herald when asking for their
favorite newspaper.
The files of The Washington
Herald are filled with expressions
similar to that of "A Grateful
Clerk" which appears on the edi-
torial page Of todays issue.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-04
Wisconsin Towns Vote
Against War Declaration

Monroe, Wis. April 3.-Monroe voters
went on record today 10 to / as op-
posed to a declaration Of war by Con-
gress under present conditions. A to-
tai Of 1,049 votes were cast, s5 favor
ing a declaration of war and g66 op-
posing action by Congress.
Sheboygan. Wis, April 3.-The She
;boygan ballot 'on war was 4.177 against
war and II for q declaration, ont Of
10000 registered voters Of the oitN