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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10
BRITISH BEGINNING
 GREAT OFFENSIVE
 ON ARRAS FRONT

New York; April 9The Associated Press up the from the war fronts as follows
 What seemingly the of big offensive by the British forces in France has begun along 15me line tending from Lens to the village of Henn running to the southwest of Arras
 On the entire line big gains in terrain have everywhere been made Heavy casualties have been inflicted the Ger mans and in addition prisoners running into the thousands 586 already have been counedand great quantities of material captured The operations still progress The British casualties declared to have been slight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10
RICHARD 0LNE'Y IS
 DEAD AT THE RIPE
 AGE 0F 02 YEARS
Man Who as Secretary of State Was Firm With England in Venezuela
 Crisis Passes Away

Boston, April 9.-Richard Olney, statesman, once Sec
 retary of State and always a noted student of inter-
 national affairs, died at his
 home in the Fenway at 8::45 o'clock last night. Word of his death was not given to the public until today.
 The end came after protracted period of intense suffering which had failed, however, to shake the courage of good humor that had marked his 82 years, or to divert his mind from the intense interest which he had
 maintained in Americas quarrel with Germany. Three days ago he lapsed into semi mi-consciousness with a smile
 on his face. He had just been advised of the Presidents war message to Congress and his joy was unbounded It was the consummation of his most earnest hope.
 Throughout his final illness, up to, latt l last Thursday. MT. Olney's mind had re mained perfectly clear and he followed every move in the international struggle Those who were with him said the ont l thought in his mind was that something be done' A little earlier he had beer rejoiced over the news from Vienna. H. had never trusted the autocracy and re garded the Russian government the weal 1 link in the chain of the allies.
 It was really thought MT. Olney woult speak for publication. His most recent ex l pression was made only a few days az, 1 in reply to the thought that the United States ought to make big loan to tn, allies Without hesitation he said h, would like to have such loan made. bu he doubted the constitutionality of sucl action by Congress-.
 ILL FIVE YEARS
 l Five years ago Mr. Olney was operated upon for an intestinal trouble. Last Oc tober there was a recurrence of the nal. ady and in January another operation
 was performed. Since then he had failed steadily and it was apparent that tht end was not far off.
 It was typical of MT. Olney that little was known of his illness and in keeping with his notions that the announcement of his passing was delayed for day From the time that he entered Presi dent Cleveland's cabinet as Attorney Gen eral in 1889, becoming Secretary of Stat. two years later, no man in New Eng land had been sought out more consist ently by newspaper men for his opinior on current events and none probably fur nished the reporters with less copy When in 1906 he was awakened by tn, 1 telephone little after midnight to b' told that the democratic national con vention had before it a proposition tt nominate him for President, the onl, comment from the man who was being "boomed' as the one who had twisted the lions tail' in defense of feeble Ven ezuela, was that it was 'an extraordi
 narily early hour at which to disturl | a mans sleep"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10

ton and Vienna governments. This notification brought to an abrupt enc the departments endeavors to persuade the Austrian foreign office from ad-
 herring fully to the German submarine policy.
 Although the full text of the con-
 munication was not given out, the departments review disclosed dispo- sition on the part of the United States to tolerate Austria's verbal indorse- ment of the German policy provided there were no steps for actual CO., operation and no insistence that Count Tarnowski be received. On the part of Austria there was evident a desire to
 maintain friendly relations, but an in creasing inability to do so because of German pressure.
 Although war with Austria is thought now to be a practical certainty, Presi- dent Wilson is described as having no intention of forcing it. The belief is that the President will not ask Congress to declare that a state of war exists unless some overt act against the United States is committed
 Officials were without definite advices tonight regarding arrangements for with
 drawal of the embassy staff Ambassa- dor Penfield already is in Switzerland, having been ordered more than a week ago to start for Washington for discus sion or the Austrian negotiations. It is assumed that no obstacles will be placed in the way of the American charge grew, and 1900 or more Americans who may care to leave.
 Baron Zwiednek and other Austrian of- fcials in the United States probably will go home on Swedish or Norwegian pas senger steamer Definite arrangements for their trip will be made tomorrow by Swedish Minister Ekengren in conference with state department officials. Tonight, MT. Ekengren had not been authorized formally by his government to take over Austrian interests here, but expressed his expectation for such authorization. The state departments statement of the negotiations preceding the break reads as follows:
 STATEMENT OF U. s. The departments statement follows: "On March IS the department in- l formed the American ambassador in Vienna that this government was sim cerely desirous of maintaining friend- l ly relations with Austria Hungary and l in order to accomplish this would be (Continued on Page TwO)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10

Official announcement was made
 tonight by Secretary McAdoo of the
 programme. MT. McAdoo predicted
 that the amount would be overwhelm-
 ingly subscribed. The facilities of
 fered by bankers and others to aid in
 making the issue a success will be ac-
 cepted. Assistance also will be sought
 of federal reserve banks, national
 banks, state banks, insurance com panies, private and investment bank CTS and of every governmental agency
 such as the internal revenue offices and the postoffices in floating the issue.
 BENEFIT OF COUNSEL Mr. McAdoo also announced that he would take the benefit of the coun- sel of the most experienced bankers and investors of the country as to the best means of making the offer pro- nounced success"
 The terms of the bonds are yet to be decided upon, as well as the denom nations, but it is. likely that there
  sue them in denominations as low as $25. It is possible that the big issue will not be placed before the invest ing public in one lump sum, but will i.be issued from time to time as the money is needed
 MT McAdoo conferred today with Representatives Rainey. Longworth and Moore and with Senators Penrose and Hustings. J. P. Morgan. in Wash lington on other business for few hours, paid a five minute call on Mir McAdoo. The bond issue was dis ] cussed incidentally, it was said, and l MT. Morgan remarked that he thoughl 1 the country was in condition readily to absorb large issue.
 FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. McAdoo's formal announcement of the programme, made at the con- clusion of a day of conferences, reads as follows:
 "The administration will ask Con- gress for authority to issue $5,0O0,- GOO, ,000 of government bonds to meet the situation created by the war with l Germany. The proposed bonds will be exempt from taxation and bear interest probably at 3A per cent per annum Two billion dollars'of these bonds will be required to finance. in part, the expenditure involved in the proper or ganization and operation of the army and navy and the conduct of the war generally. Of course, large amount of additional revenue will have to be raised by taxation. but this part o1 l the problem is under consideration by the ways and means committee of tho House of Representatives. It will nat | urally take a reasonable time to dis cuss and agree upon the new items for taxation. which should not, and. am confident, will not, become the sub | ject of partisan treatment.
 CREDIT FOR ALLIES l Three billion dollars of the proposed | issue of bonds should be used to suppl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10
Dent of Al0bdmd, Chairman of House Military Com n1ittee Who Opposes Plan, Called Tn Conference,
 But Nothing GiUen
 Out As Result

Washington April 9-Presdent Wilson threw the weight of his personal influence the scales today effort to overcome opposition Congress the administration army plans based the draft system.
 Sumoning Chairman Dent of the House military committee to the White House the President made clear that he be-
 safety of the nation hangs the action of Congress in this regard He will similar exposition of the mill ary situation Representative Anthony of Kansas who opposition the draft plan republican members of the military committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10

" means of doing so."
 Discussion of the regular army appro- priation bill had been perfunctory in the Senate until section authorizing adver- Using agencies to obtain recruits for the army was reached Chairman Chamber lain said it was considered necessary to get men and instanced the fact that re- cruiting for the National Guard had not been successful
 . RECRUITING BLOCKED
 Recruits have flocked to National Guard headquarters ever since the Ger man ambassador was sent home" de- clared Senator Wadsworth, but now [ hear the war department has sent out orders forbidding the guard to accept recruits" s
 Senator Nelson. veteran of the CivA war. declared himself in favor of a call for volunteers. He added that he did not believe it necessary to send an army to Europe at present.
 Senator Stone urged an increase in the pay of privates to four or five times the present amount so the men who would go to war would not leave behind dependents.
 q do not think this is business mat | ter said Senator vardaman, Tt is . matter of patriotism
 VIEWS OF STONE We are about to vote s, 5,000,00,OO0 to the President" replied Senator Stone, land I wouldn't hesitate to compensate the men who go to the front-not purchase them, not as a bounty--but that it might ,.tJ n ;,, ha
 Before the House committee Secretary Baker stood firmly for the general staff plans.
 Would you prefer" Representative Anthony asked, authority to raise a vol unteer army within 30 days, rather than to raise the 500,OO0 under selective draft that might take six months?'' q prefer the selective draft system,' replied the secretary. BAKER IS FIRM MT. Baker approved a suggestion that instead of authorizing two increments of selective draft forces, 5O0OOO to an incre- ment, the bill authorize the President to call as many such increments from time to time he deemed necessary. MT Baker said the only provision of the administration bill which would initiate against the continuance oi National Guard units as such after they had been drafted in the federal service was that the way was to be open ed for National Guard officers to promo tion to any part of the new armies. The secretary explained also that the department had been unable to permit National Guard recruiting 10 proceed beyond the peace strength of the commands because of shortage Of equipment which it could supply im- media tely The departments reserve stock was absorbed by the recent mobilization.
 RAPID PROGRESS IN SENATE In the Senate the 1918 appropriation bill designed to carry on the exist ing military committee, made rapid progress. It has passed the House all (Continued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10

Immediately the department ordered the seizure of all Austrian merchant vessels in American harbors. The Austrian crews were taken off and sent to immigration stations and American guards put on board. The measure was explained as purely one for police caution, but it is realized that it may be interpreted by Austria as an act of war. In a similar situa- tion after the break with Germany no ships were seized until a state of war actually had been declared.
 Whether Bulgaria and Turkey are preparing to follow is unknown, but officials generally believe that sooner or later they will follow. Bulgarian Minister Panaretoff called on Secre- tary Lansing late today to ask if this government had any information from Sofia, but was told none had been re- ceived. Both Bulgaria and Turkey arc believed here to be weary of the war, but German domination of the central European alliance is expected to drive them, as it drove Austria, to a break with Germany's new enemy.
 TELEGRAMS PREPARED
 Telegrams prepared a week ago iii anticipation of today's act have been sent to consuls and ministers instruct ing them to wind up their conduct of entente interests in Austria and of Austrian interests in entente countries. Spain will take over American inter ests in Austria and Sweden will as- sume Austrian interests here.
 Safe conducts for the former Aus trian officials on their trip home will be sought at once from the British and French governments With them will go Count Tarnowski, the newly appointed Austrian ambassador, who arrived in New York on the day Ger many announced her campaign of ruthlessness but whose credentials President Wilson had refused to ac- cept.
 VIEWS OF AMERICA
 In statement tonight reviewing these negotiations the state depart- ment revealed that on April l. before President Wilson went before Congress to ask for declaration of a state of war with Germany, Austria served no- tice that such a declaration would mean break between the Washing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10
WILSON SENDS MESSAGE

Washington, April s-President Wilson on being informed of the death of Richard Olney, former Secretary of State. sent the following telegram to Mrs. Olney. his widow:
 T am sure that am expressing the opinion of the whole country when I ex- press to you my heartfelt grief at tn, death of your distinguished husband. had relied upon him for counsel and the whole nation honored his wisdom and pa triotism in affairs. A great citizen has passed away"
 Since MT. Wilson became President he has offered MT. Olney several position. in the government, including that of am. bassador to Great Britain and place ir the cabinet. All the offers were refused
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10
A USTRIA FOLLOWS MASTER AND BREAKS WITH UNITED STATES
# Is Considered Absolute Certainty War Declaration WiH FoHoW--- Bulgaria and Turkey May Be
 Forced 10 Come In
 Against America

Washington April 9Austria Hungary ranging herself un- reervedy with Germany has severed diplomatic relations with the United States precpatng situation which generally IS expected here to lead to
 Baron Erich Zwednek the Austrian charge asked the state department today for passports for himself his staff and the Austrian consular force this country and simultaneously American minister Sova reported from Berne that Austria had tho break relations to the American embassy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10

In his action today the President recognized the fact that there may develop strong feeling in Congress in favor of adhering to the old volun- teer system and sought to bring home to Mr. Dent. one of those who holds , the great war into which the United States now has been plunged and which all point, military advisers of the government declare, to the abso lute necessity of facing the issue squarely and summoning men to the colors by draft.
 MAY OFFER COMPROMISE compromise plan may be offered by the opponents of compulsory serv' 1 ice A sentiment for such move was evident in Mir. Dents committee, be- l fore which Secretary Baker and the military chiefs of the war department assembled in full strength during the day to support the administrators policy. There was no indication, how ever, that a compromise would be ac- cepted by the President.
 l MUCH TIME IN SENATE 1 In the Senate debate on conscrip- I ton occupied much time during dis !, cussion of the regular army appro- l priation bill The question is not dealt with in the bill, but during the debate 1 Senator Kirby, one of the six sena- 1 tors who voted against a war resolu- l tion, offered an amendment which would authorize the President to call l volunteers in lots of half million each. The amendment is subject to point of order and probably will | be disposed of that way without de- 1 bate AS a result of Chairman Dents attitude, it is possible that some other
 member of the House committee will present the administration bill if it | is reported substantially in the form 1 in which it is drawn The chairman agreed to introduce 1t "by request" which means that he would take no re- 1 sponsibility for it.
 NO CONCLUSION REACHED ! While refusing to discuss his con- ference with the President for pub 1 lication, MT Dent admitted that no | conclusion was reached.
 When I received the bill' he ex-
 plained, q agreed with the Secretary of War that I would introduce it by
 request
 {, He then asked me to hold it up un- l til after the declaration of existence | of state of war was made by Con- l gress After the committee agreed that ] the bill should not be introduced un- I til then there has been the rough hearings on the subject.
 1 There is no chance on. earth of the bill coming out of the committee in ] any form within a week at the least. The main controversy is over the ques- tion of conscription. There is no ques- l tion, however. on the part of any one as to giving the President all the men and money needed to carry on tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10
Roosevelt to See Wilson

Washington, April 9.-Theodore Roosevelt came here tonight from New York and although he declined to make a statement it was reported he would confer tomorrow with President Will
 son and offer his services for the war
 It was said he also contemplated sec ing Secretary Baker to discuss the volunteer. army division which the colonel has offered to recruit and train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-10
PRESIDENT WILSON WILL INSIST ON CONSCRIPTION AS ARRANGED
 Rx#EXPERTS OF GENERAL STAFF
" ossDOO THINKS BIC BOND ISSUE
 WILL CARR Y

Washington, April 9.-The administrators financial pro gramme for carrying the insofar relates to the authorization of 900 bond ssue including $3OOO 100000 be loaned the aes will be placed within the AS hours before Congress with every prospect of prompt approval.
 The will be considered by the House ways and committee tomorrow afternoon The committee prob ably will introduce the Wednesday and the House is expected to begin its consideration Thursday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
N0TRE DAME ATHLETES
OFF FOR stage MEET

Nineteen members of the Notre
Dame track squad will leave for
Chicago tomorrow morning in
charge of Coach Rockne TO take
part in the dual meet with the
Maroons on Stagg field tomorrow
afternoon. While many of the ath-
letes had gone TO their homes TO pre-
pare for their entrance 10 the Off
GERS reserve training camps, all
wired ROckne that they would be
able TO be in the windy city for the
meet. Pete" Noonan, miller and
member of the relay team, arrived
at Notre Dame yesterday from his
home in Decatur. Ill, where he had
gone after the Glee club concert In
Indianapolis. He Will run Saturday.
Walsh defeated Brownson in the
interhall league yesterday morning
by a : 10 tally. Wrape and Nc
CURE formed Walsh's battery while
Reading and Barry worked for the
losers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
Single Tenth Wins Second Rebel Contest by Score of to
IN THE PRESS COOP
WITH PHELAN

Willis got the only extra base hit
of the afternoon. IL came in the
third but il was wasted as neither
Bashang nor Collins could hit safe
".
Local fans probably will not get
To see such evenly matched pitch
ers opposing each other at any
time this year than the opportuni-
ties afforded them Wednesday and
yesterday. The players themselves
say that such a condition is un-
usual. When one pitcher is going
good the other as generally going
bad. For early season work the two
contests have been unique
Allen made the circus catch OF
the day when he leaped into the air
and speared Donahue's wicked drive
over short in the ninth with one
hand TIE clout was ticketed as a
safe hit
BOssOlOni has been unable 10 get
in good condition this year on ac-
count Of the poor training weather
and his legs have gone back on him.
TeXter was put on as a substitute
runner in the ninth but never got
off first.
This Bossoloni looks like a good
clubber and after he gets in shape
when the warm weather comes he
will give other outfelders a close
race for top honors.
A pretty play was made by Willis
and LaRoss in the fourth when the
hurler covered first on ETers'
grounder 10 Harry. Gygli and Aims
worth pulled the same stunt on
Willis in the Bender eighth.
Kelly is the old head first slider.
He went into second in the 10th
head first and then slid across the
plate on his chest and face with
the winning run.
Richmond is here again today
and then Punch KnOlrs Evans
VILLAINS come for a three game ser
les.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
BABE" RUTH SEEKS TO
LEAD AMERICAN HURLERS
BOstonian Gets AWAY To Flying
start ON Attempt Ca Lead
League.

George Babe" Ruth Is ont ~
lead the pitchers OF the American
league this year both IN the matter
OF games won and effectiveness.
In his first five starts this season
The Boston portsider turned in VIE
tories Cor the Red Sox. which is
remarkable record for q pitcher at
the start Of any pennant race.
Pitchers who are rated above Ruth
johnson ard Alexander be
exact. found the sailing rough boz the
early days OF the big league races.
but Ruth breezed through te uNe
straight. and up 20 the time OF this
writing looked capable OF betteriuE
that record
Last year Ruth was the leadinS
pitcher Of the American league in
effectiveness. and that in the league
which is credited with having the
best pitching He worked in a.
games for the Red SoN. won % and
lost Il for a percentage OF So and
allowed only LIS runs per game
He was third in the mum Der OF
strikeouts. turning back 10 bats
men as against 22S for Walter John
son and 1872 for r. Myers OF the
Athletics. But the strikeOut pitcher
is not always the most valuable.
Ruth. OF course. has wonderful
bali club back OF him club that
plays with clocklike precision for
every run. and which. OF defense ~
one Of the steadiest in the majors
today The Red SoX made fewer
fielding errors than any club i'm
either league last season
But Ruth is there with the pitch
ing arm, and with a head that is
cool as a cucumber. and ne has con
fdence in George Ruth which Is
big thing i'm the majors or any other
league for that matter
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
WILD HEAVE OVER SECOND
GIVES BLACK S0X WIN

News Times Special Service:
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. May Il.
A wild throw by Whitehouse over
second base in an effort TO catch
Pitcher Carpenter the bali going TO
the fence, gave Grand Rapids a .
TO victory over Dayton Thursday.
Grand Rapids counted her other
scores on home runs by Miller and
Edington Two errors and infield
misplay gave the Vets their count
err The score:
Grand Rapids 600 100 100 Is ?
Dayton $500. goo 600 O2O % >
Carpenter and Devormer; White
house and Srenegg.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
GAMES TODAY.
Central League.
af Soufh Rpud
Richmond
A. A. CLUB OWNERS
TAKE ON HOPE AGAIN

MINNEAPOLIS Mimi, May IL
Thomas j. Hickey, president of the
American association. declared on
lis return Thursday from a toi5T Of
the circuit that the proposed special
meeting of club owners to discuss
means of meeting present conditions
probably would not be held in the
immediate future. he said he found
most of the club owners hopeful of a
successful season financially. despite
the present discouraging outlook.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-11
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE
REPEAlS BOXING LAW

ALBANY, \. Y. May 1.-THE
legislature Thursday night passed
the Slater bill TO repeal laws legaliz-
ins professional boxing in New York
after Nov. Is.
The measure, winch twice previ-
ousiy had been defeated by the as
sembly had twice been advocated by
Gov Whitman in special messages.
The vote in the senate was &c to
20 and in the assembly "a to AZ.