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The Washington herald., 1917-05-31

their army have resulted in nuIlifyinE
Austria as a factor on the western
front, and Germany has ceased TO rely
upon Austrian aid.
Conferences with American officials
have thus far had to do almost excIu-
sively with the question OF getting
coal to Italy. Italy has coal enough
70 supply her military wants for some
time to come. but unless America finds
the way to supply coal Immediately
many industries, among them new In
dustries brought into being through
the war. must die
Already the Italian request has met
with prompt response, and coal enough
to last the nation for three months is
now at the docks awaiting vessels to
carry it to the other side.
Three italian army officers arrived
here today to join the mission. These
men are engineers fresh from the
fronts and will be attached to the pur-
chasing department
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
Golden-Spooned Youths
Rush to Escape Draft

A rush OF gilded youths to get out of
the country before registration day has
led to action by the War Department.
These rich slackers, sons of WEALTHY
fathers, appear to have made a concerted
dash for every port of exit, according to
reports received here, the moment II be-
came plain that they might be drafted
into the army.
Some Of these youths, who were deter
mined to preserve their neutrality and
skins at all costs. hastened across the
border Into Canada. while for the last
week every train to Key West, New or
leans' Galveston and other Southern
ports has been carrying SCORES armed
with tennis rackets and golf sticks and
harbortng an intense desire to get as far
away into Latin America. as poss,bIe
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
Montreal Greets Bafour
With Great Demonstration

Montreal. Canada, May 3O.-A public
holiday was proclaimed by the Montreal
mayor for the arrival here today of Ar
thur James Balfour, British Foreign min
lister, and his fellow commissioners. A
civic reception committee greeted them
at the railroad station. The streets were
lined with great throngs who ,cheered the
visitors enthusiastically. Their automo-
biles were preceded by a guard OF honor.
and a regimental brass band playing
martial airs Among those accompany
ing Mr. Balfour are Sir Cecil Spring Rice.
British Ambs ssador to the United States,
and Mrs. Spring Rice.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
SCIENTIFIC MISSION
ARRIVES In THIS CITY
Frenchmen and Englishmen Will Con-
fer with Americans on Research.

lSuSlluiSl anu LuSllSnmcn VIII NOn-
fer with Americans on Research.
The scientific commission, composed
OF hve Frenchmen and two English
men, arrived in Washington yesterday
to work with the research commission
OF the Council OF National Defense.
The commissioners are: Franco
Commandant Fahri OF the University
OF Marseilles. Command8nt Henri Ab-
raham, professor OF the University Of
Paris; Capt de Grsmsnt de Guiches
Capt. Dupoue and Lieut. Peterno
England, Sir Ernest Rutherford and
Commander Bridge Of the British navy.
Sir Ernest Rutherford is well known
In this country, having delivered a Sc
ries OF lectures in Washington two
years ago on the constitution OF mat
ter. He Is the discoverer Of argon
gas, and in 1905 was awarded the
Nobel prize in chemistry.
1t is said by authorities here that
the British physicists are far ahead OF
the Germans. The Germans. however,
gained their reputation for supremacy
because they have applied their sci
once. This is particularly true IN re-
lation to war. One result OF the war
has been that Great Britain has begun
to apply her science. and in this re-
spect America must follow Great Brit
ain, il is declared
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
U-BOAT MENACE IS GETTING BEYOND CONTROL
and PUBLIC fed ON LIES" SAYS NAVAL OFFICER

New York. May So.-Two hundred Amer
lean destroyers are needed in British
waters to curb the submarine menace.
The submarine situation is so serious that
the truth IS being kept from the public.
More ships are being sunk monthly than
can be replaced.
These declarations were contained in a
letter sent by a United States naval off,
Ger now in British waters to Judge Town
send Scudder, OF Brooklyn. The letter
was dated May 5, and the writer is a per
sonal friend OF the jurist. The Judge gave
the letter out for publication today, but
withheld the name of the writer. The
letter says in part:
My Dear Judge-I am taking the lib
erty OF writing to you in order that know
ing the truth you may be able to remedy
the evil. A number of destroyers arrived
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
Declares Dead Heroes Should
Not Be ''Pitied' but En-
We'd and Their Deeds
Should Inspire Patriotism.

America Is fighting this war because
she does not believe IN "a selfish and
separate liberty" for herself. This is
the way President Wilson interpreted
the spirit of America in his Memorial
Day address delivered at Arlington
National Cemetery yesterday after
noon.
The President spoke less than ten
minutes and at no time during its de-
livery were his hearers moved 70 great
heights of enthusiasm. But 1t was the
kind Of speech. entirely in keeping
with the day and the times, easily re-
membered by those who heard II. The
Presidents forceful epigrammatic
phrases, delivered with a conciseness
that was not without its touch of
emotion, left one in an unusually
thoughtful mood.
In one striking paragraph. the head
OF the nation summarized the war
spirit of this nation, different from
that of any other nation that ever en-
gagged in any other war:
When you reflect upon 1t, these
men who died to preserve the Union,
died 10 preserve the instrument which
we are now using to serve the world
a free nation espouslng the cause of
human liberty. In one sense, the
great struggle into which we have
now entered. is an American struggle.
because it is defense of American
honor and American rights. but It is
something even greater than that; It
is a world struggle. It Is the struggle
of men who love liberty everywhere,
and in this cause America will show
herself greater than ever because she
will rise to a greater thing.
U. 5. Refuge for Peace.
Wa eafH IN he haf
we planted this great government that
men who wished freedom might have
place of refuge and a place where
their hope could be realized, and, uow,
having established such govern
ment, having vindicated the powers of
such a government. we are saying to
all mankind, We did not set this gov
ernment up in order that we might
have a selfish and separate liberty, for
we are now ready to come TO your as
sistanCe and fight upon the fields OF
the world the cause of human nber-
ty.' In this thing America attains her
full fruition OF her great purpose"
President Wilson was attended by
members of his Cabinet. Mrs. Wilson,
gOwned in white serge with a white
picture hat and wearing a corsags
bouquet of patriotic oolora, sat next
to Secretary OF the Navy Daniels.
The President further said:
II am not here to make a formal ad-
dress, but merely to show In an ofnciaI
capacity the sympathy of this govern
ment with this occasion.
I'VE can have no thought Of pity for
he men we honor today, I do not pls,
them 1 envy them. We are IN the midst
OF work unfinished. testing our strength
when theirs is already tested.
we know today how the men OF
America have responded to the call of
liberty and we know their response will
come again in equal measures. These
men died to preserve the government
now rising 10 prove to the world that we
are a free nation. espousing the cause OF
liberty"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
Telegraph Tips

London. May SO.-Lord Devonport has
resigned as food controller, the Daily
Express said today. 1t is understood
that the resignation resulted from i'll
health.
New York, May SO.-While watching
the Memorial Day parade form in West
Second avenue today Miss Eleanor Ran
dolph, 2s, was accidentally shot by a
colored trooper IN Company K, Fifteenth
Infantry At the police precinct II was
stated she would recover
Buenos Ayres, May 3O.-There has been
serious revolt among the Spanish
troops in Barcelona, according to a ca
blegram received here from Madrid to-
day. No explanation of the origin and
nature Of the outbreak is contained in
the advices received thus far.
Amsterdam, May 9o.-Abram 1. EIkus
former American Ambassador to Turkey
has left Constantinople for Vienna ac.
cording to a dispatch received here to-
day.
London, May 3o.-Announcement was
made today Of the death Of Lieut.. Col
Nathaniel Newham-Davis. famous author
and playwright.
Philadelphia, Pa, May SO-CharIes Bar-
tow, grandson of Francis Scott Kew an
listed in the American Ambulance Corns
today.
Philadelphia, Pa, May 3.-Senator
Boies Penrose. of Pennsylvania, address-
ing the Ancient Order Of HibernIans To-
day, declared he would urge the United
States Senate to aid in giving Ireland
independence.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
SERBIA SEEKS LOAN
OF S50.000,000 HERE

"A loan of $4,000, 900 to Serbia from the
United States is imminent.
Secretary OF the Treasury McAdoo and
Assistant Secretary Crosby were in con-
ference yesterday with Serbian Minister
Michalovitch with reference to the loan.
1t is understood that the provisions Of
the loan will be similar to those under
which the loan to Belgium was made
The loan will be paid in monthly INSTALL
ments Of about 100000. The proceeds
are not to be used entirely for military
purposes, but are to be partially used in
work of rehabilitation.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31

in port yesterday after a ten days trip.
This proves that the boats of this type
can cross-lt had never been attempted
before. What I am writing TO you about
is this: The situation Is really getting
out Of control The American public has
been fed on-lies-for so long that #
will be doubly difficult to impress 1t with
the facts.
"a hundred American sea-going de-
stroyers operating from this side may
hold the situation in check long enough
to enable the allied army to drive the
Germans from France and Belgium. II
the United States does not Immediately
embark on the construction of at least
100, or preferably 200 destroyers, then 1t
will have only itself to blame for the
handwriting on the wall, It is already
too plain. cannot write in detail"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
CRECIAN UNREST SPREADS.

Saloniki. May 3O.-The republican move
ment in Greece continues to spread. Word
was received at Venizelist headquarters
TODAY that fresh patches Of troops from
the ioyalist army are joining the repub-
lican forces.
M Venizelos. in an interview, charged
King Constantine with being continu-
ously in secret communication with Ger
many.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
First Liner from Holland
Brings ,55S PASSENGERS

New York, May 3O.-The first trans
Atlantic liner from Holland since
America declared war on Germany ar
rived at an Atlantic port today. The
ship had 1855 passengers and was
held for four hours by government Of
ficials before It was allowed to dock.
Credentials of every passenger were
carefully scrutinized. Before the YES
sci docked a man giving his name as
Peter Minck was observed to pass a
paper to another man. He was held by
the police.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
Zone Restriction Date
Postponed by Gregory

All a1iens found within RESTRICTED
zones near government works after p.
m. on June will be liable TO arrest and
The original date for removal
was set at June 6, but Attorney General
Gregory today announced an extension
Of three days
The forbidden areas include all districts
within a prescribed distance OF navy
yards. armor plants and other agencies
working on contracts for the government.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
FINED $40, HERSHEY
DIGS UP HIS PERMIT

Not until Judge MIllowny had fined
David HERSHEY. OF Jamestown, Nd. IS
did he manage 10 find his permit TO oper-
ate an automobile in the District Hers
ley was in Police Court yesterday morn
ing on two charges. Ohicer W. F. Geary
arrested HERSHEY on Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. on Tuesday, and charged him with
driving an auto while intoxicated and
driving without a permit Hershey argued
and argued that he had a permit but
couldn't f4nd g. He was ined ~ on In.
two charges Then he went to work tr
earnest and found his permit in his
pocket. The court deducted -
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
Mobs Shoot One Negro
And Beat Two Others

st louis, MO-, May S0-One negro
shot and two severely beaten were
the results of the flrst hour Of tho
third night Of race-rioting in East st.
Louis, ILL.,, tonight. Despite efforts
Of policemen, special deputies, and
National Guardsmen. several mobs
OF more than a hundred persons each
gathered and pursued all negroes who
ventured on the streets.
william Brand. negro packing
employe, was shot twice. He Is IN
a serious condition.
Clayton Jerdin and Charles Dag-
gett, stock-yard' negro employers.
were severely beaten.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
Fiske's Torpedo Plane Idea
Is Stolen by the Germans

New York, May SO-Germany is using
Rear Admiral B. a. Fisko's idea Of the
torpedo-plane. The Aero Club Of America
announced today that the admiraI's in
vention was used when the Germans sank
the British steamer Gena on May ] last
Admiral Fiske patented his idea OF the
torpedo-plane in July. 1872 The result will
be to hasten the tests Of the admiral's
invention in this country
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
CADORNA PLAYS HIDE -AND-SEEK STRATEGY
AS HE DRIVES BACK FOES TRIESTE Line
Villa in Gun Range
OF American Border

FL Paso. Tex, May 3O.-Pancho
villa entered the Mexican town Of
oJinaga. Just across the border from
Preside, Tex. q few hours after
ojinaga's capture by his forces and
is within gun range Of United States
troops in Preside.
This information was received by
customs officials here tonight. II was
partly confirmed by Official Mexican
reports. stating that Villa engaged
Carranza forces at Lamula Pass, fif-
teen miles south OF Ojinaga yester-
day. and by a message from Preside.
saying that the bandit leader had been
seen in the vicinity Of Ojlnaga.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
DECLARES 10000 men
WILL ignore DRAFT
Emma Goldman Head Of Propaganda
Of Enormous Proportions.
CBy the international New. seryIeel

CBy the international News Servtee.l
New York, May 3o.-''The no-consCrip-
tion league knows Of between 5000 and
1000 men Of draft age who Will not
register on June 5.
This was the defiant declaration today
OF Emma Goldman, who with other rad
ical pacifsts and /. W. W.'s have or
Eanized the league.
These men would rather be shot than
shoot" she said.
A general roundup by government Of
fcials Of those concerned in the leagues
propaganda, which has reached enor-
nous proportions, was believed imminent
today.
According TO Miss Goldman. slresdy
the league has distributed by mail and
express lOo,0oo copies Of an snti-conscrir-
ton circular. This circular e. cleverly
woried to urge its readers against con-
scription. but does not mention regis
tration.
The circular declares that the no-con-
scription league is TO encourage "consci-
entious objector to affirm their liberty"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
U-BOATS PICK HARBOR
MOUTHS FOR EXPLOITS

New York. May So-The British freight
er Washington was sunk by a submarine
on May last within sight of the harbor
of Genoa, according to officers of an
American steamer which arrived at an
American port today. The attack was
made seven miles from Genoa, after ma
val vessels escorting the freighter had
left her, under the impression that she
was safe from attack
American officers declared the Teuton
submarines operating in the Mediter-
ranean are becoming very daring in their
attacks.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
UNITED STATES RESOLVED. "

Amsterdam, May 30-In an effort to
prove that mo one cares for Russia, &"
George Bernhard, editor OF the Vossische
Zeitung, says In that paper that Ambas-
sador Gerard told him personally. mot
once. but repeatedly" that the United
States, while resolved to restore the in
dependence OF Belgium, would have no
objection to German annexstions In the
east.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
Cardinal Hits Efforts
OF German Catholics

Rotterdam, MAY 3O.-German Roman
Catholics in the Rhine district, who have
formed an organization to promote
friendly relations between Belgian and
German Catholics were roundly de-
nounCed by Cardinal Mercier. archbishop
of Matines. says a dispatch from the
frontier today. The famous prelate. who
has long been thorn in the side OF
Germany. said that Catholic clergymcn OF
Germany stood with folded arms and
looked on without protest against Ger
man outrages in Belgium
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
SCHOONER FOUNDERS.

Havana, May SO.-with a loss Of two
lives the American schooner NJ E. FL
dredge, OF Dennis, Mass. foundered at
sea Eight survivors were picked UP
yesterday and landed here today. They
were ahoat In a small boat for eighteen
days. Capt George Delbat and one Of
the crew died from exposure
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
Rev. DR.. Mitchell breaches
Special Herald Sermon

The sermon in next Sundays Hersl6
will be written by Rev. Harry Daw-
son Mitchell, A. B.. d. D.. ma astor
Of the Metropolitan M. e Cburch
and for p years a member OF ths
Baltimore Conference. DR.. MitchsII
was born in Baltimore and received
his education in the public school.
of that city. He was graduated f,or,,
the Western Maryland College ana
from Johns Hopkins Universify -.
ceiving his doctors degree from IN.
former. Before coming to wasb,nr-
ton a year ago, DR.. Mitchell we,
pastor Of st. Marks NJ e. Church
in Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
Pretty Woman Pursued Man
Is Charge in Murder Trial

Knoxville, Tenn. May S0-Charges
that pretty Mrs. Bonnie Hurt Strong pur-
sued Sam B. Luttrell, prominent young
clubman. and counter-charges that Lut-
tren threatened her with death IL she
did not meet him, figured in the closing
testimony today in the trial Of Rush
Strong for the murder of Luttrell
The defense rested early this afternoon.
Its principal effort was the testimony of
the accused mans young wife that Lut-
trell had twice piled her with drink and
then attacked her.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
Romeo of the Movies"
Divides Affections

New York, May s0-Can "the Romeo
Of the Movies" concentrate hi affec-
tions3
Never! at least Mrs Ruth II. Black
well. wife OF Carlyle Blackwell, whose
aim Fooinss have enamoured many a
maiden, says so.
Mrs Blackwell Is seeking aIimony
pending a suit for separation. She
said Carlyle not only forbade her to
come to his studio. but alleges the
tender hero" OF many a film fire.
quently beat and reviled her.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
Kaiser Tells Troops
Decision Is Near

The Hague. May 3O.-Recent fighting
along the Asne River has been carried
on under the eyes OF the Kaiser. Emperor
William visited the German front near
Laon and in an address to the troops
said:
Before US lies a decision which is near
at hand You will achieve this as you
have achieved all that preceded it for
you remember that you are fighting fo-
your children and grandchildren and the
future Of the Fatherland."
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
AEROPLANE CRASHES
into FENCE And Tree
British Aviator's Machine Meets with
Second Mishap.

CBy the International News seryIce.)
Salem. y. Y. May 5o-The aeroplane
In which Capt Edward A. Kelly. Of the
British Royal Flying Corps sought to fy
from. Sheepshead Bay to Wheeling. w.
Va, was wrecked here today. Several
persons watching the flight were slightly
injured.
Capt. Kelly was not in the machine. he
not having recovered from the injuries
he received when the machine was
wrecked on a previous trial. The ma
chine was piloted by William Fry. who
WAS accompanied by Louis Bennett, jr.,
a wealthy resident of Wheeling
The machine left Sheepshead Bay at
$50 this morning. At Salem 1t descended
to obtain more gasoline. When Fry start
ed the machine again he ran into a fence
and then crashed into a tree.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
Marconi Confined to House
Because of Stomach AilmenI

Gugliolmo Marconi, inventor of the
wireless and a member of the Italian mis-
sion, is i'll at the mission house here.
Signor Marconi is suffering from a
stomach ailment. While his condition is
not regarded as serious, he Is under the
care Of a physician and is unable to
perform his duties as an envoy.
The members Of the mission yesterday
visited Annapolis. but Signor Marconi
was unable to make the trip
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
BRAZIL TO FIGHT7

From American Ambassador Morgan at
Rio de Janelro, the State Department
yesterday received confirmation of press
reports that the Brazilian Chamber of
Deputies had finally authorized abandon
meut Of neutrality in the German-Ameri-
can war.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
FRENCH DECORATE AMERICAN.

Paris. May 30-For efficiency and
bravery in the face of the enemy" Maj.
William S. Mitchell, aviation attache OF
the American Military Mission TO France.
mas been mentioned in the dispatches" q"
If is the first citation Of a regular Ameri-
can army oficer In the war.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
In Cross Continent Flight
Woman Will Boost War Loan

New York. May sO.-PIans are being
completed here for a ten-day fIyinT
trip across the continent by Miss Ruth
Law, who will drop paper bombs on all
OF the larger cities and towns on her
route boosting the liberty loan.
Miss Law IS expected bore tor,or-
row from Cincinnati where sbs ~ nv
ing this week to arrange fnaI details.
She will start the trip a day or two
later.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
THIS NATION WAS BORN TO SERVE MANKIND"
SAYS PRESIDENT in MEMORIAL DAY ADDRESS
Toll of U-Boats Shows
Decrease Every Week

. London. May s0.-U-boats during
the past week sank Is British mer-
chantmen of more than 1.60o tons
the same total as the two preceding
Weeks-and only ore vessel under that
tonnage. Two fishing vessels were
sunk.
Although there was no reduction In
the total OF large ships sunk, the
total OF 10 major vessels is the low
est reported since the first three days
OF February.
The following list OF officially re-
corded British shipping losses shows
q steady decrease:
Over
The Washington herald., 1917-05-31
CHINA in REVOLUTION
DUE TO WAR INACTION
Gen. Nj Leads Movement witt Sym
pathy Of Governors.

Pekin. May 3o-Gen. Nj Shih5 Chung
has placed himself at the head Of a
evolutionary movement Resentment OF
the Presidents action on the war
prompted the generals disaTection-
Other military governors oppose the Pres
idents course, and may Join the revolt
Gen. Nj Shih Chung was mentioned
in a recent Pekin despatch as a pos
sihle successor TO eN-Premier Tuan Chi
Jul President Ii Yuan Hung. however,
appointed Ii Ching-Hsi who was con-
frmed by Parliament
The action which Gen. Nj Shih Chung
resents presumably is the dismissal OF
Tuan Chi-Jui, who. like the militia "
governors. was strongly in favor OF an
immediate declaration Of war on Ger
many.