The Washington times., 1917-07-31
US. TOTURN WAR
SCALES THIS YEAR,
OFFIC|ALSDECLARE

/ AneTlCat u great reSeTVOlr Oh IEeSn
strength-men, moley, and ma
terials will turn the war tide. The
fourth year Of the struggle will find
her doing a vast bit in overturning
autocracy, and ultimately her re-
serve strength will win.
That was the message today from
responsible officials, backing the
declarations Of President Wilson and
Secretary of Sta, lansing that this
nation must forge on to victory, and
that without Us, the world war must
end in q miserable peace.
Doing Noble Work.
THE beginning OF the fourth year
/ OF the war tomorrow finds the United
States doing q nobis work toward
victory" said Secretary OF War Bak-
er to The Times. I'VE are engaged
in a tremendous task, but Glrsady
much has been done. feel conf,
dent that by united work and spirit
We shall triumph
I'VE have a force on French soil,
and other units OF specialized men
such as engineers, foresters, and
aviGtorS are being sent to aid our
allies. Ten million men are register
ed for service. Our regular army
has been increased thresfold, and our
national guard doubled, SO that now
we have q united force of more
than 100000 men. We are in the
process of realizing an aircraft pro-
gram Of great proportions, while
substantial orders have been placed
for all kinds of weapons.
Turning Out Officers.
Reserve camps are turning out
thousands OF officers for our new
army, other such camps are about
to start, and huge Environments and
canvas camps are being rushed to ,
completion for trimming the new ma
tional army and national guard. The
fourth year OF the great war begins
with America well under way"
Acting Chairman Sw~nson, Of the
Senate Naval Committee. had this to
say of the navy:
The Navy Department for the last
several years has intellI gsntly.
promptly. and efficiently done a large
work, and am satisfied that II will
measure up to the great demand upon
II as our first line of defense. have
much confidence in the preparedness
and efficiency OF our navy"
Voices Grave Warning.
Chairman Chamberlain OF the SEN
ate Military Committee voiced this
warning:
THE war In Europe has been pend. |
ing now for three years and the end |
Is not yet. Unless there 10 q change |
In conditions along the battle line |
and that shortly-there Is no telling |
how long the war may be prolonged. |
America must be the deciding factor. |
Victory IL sure to come to the allies, |
but 1t may be delayed unless America |
becomes thoroughly aroused and |
hastens to take her place in the fore
front OF battle"
Chairman Padgett, of the House
Naval Committee:
The navy during the next year
will uphold the traditions Of Perry,
Jones, and Dewey. 1t will be n gl-
gantic fighting force ready for night
Ing when the call comes. I favor the
allied blocN<ng OF the SkRggerAck,
helping Norway, Sweden, and Den
mark to protect their neutrality"
Chairman Dent, OF the House Mil
tary committee.
The most powerful blows to Ger
many's hopes OF victory will be de-
livered in the output from Americas
$64O. 900 900 appropriation for aircraft
production. Supremacy in the air
will be given the allies by the United
States in the coming year."
Supremacy Of Air,
Chairman Howard Coffin, Of the
Aircraft Production Board.
America will bring to the allies
arms the unQuestioned supremacy OF
the air. This will be her greatest
single contribution to the vital cause
Of free nations"
Herbert Hoover, food dictator:
THE American people are now pre-
pared to furnish the allies with food
supplies during the coming year. We
have been in the war but four months
and had but little opportunity for |
preparation, yet by intensive Volun-
tary endeavor we are assured an in
crease in our cereal production OF |
over $50. 0O0. 900 bushsIs above last |
year. There need be no fear that |
every pound OF foodstuffs which can
be transported by the allies will be
found available at our seaboard."