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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
RUSSIA IS FACING . ECONOMIC CRISIS, SAYSF00D OFFICER Government Cannot Secure Grain Enough to Feed
 Army PEASANTS REFUSE TO ACCEPT PAPER MONEY Confiscation of Private Property Seri- ously Considered-Peace Demands Are Reiterated By Men From
 Front in Session

Petrograd. May 30.-(Via London 1.-The food minister, M. Pieschechonoff today unfolded the serious economic situation to the congress of officers delegates from the front, in explaining that it had been Impossible as yet to establish a grain monopoly, owing to the complicated or ganization required
 On the eve of the revolution, he said, there was virtually no wheat available. The supplies had increased in March. but dwind,ed again in April
 The army requirement was 1So0O, 900 pounds of wheat weekly, but at one time only 5,O00,000 arrived. The shipments now arriving were larger but far from nor maj, and the people would probably be obliged to face still further shortage Other grains especially oats, also were scarce He feared that even after the grain monopoly was organized the situa- tion would not be improved. because, sus- picious of paper money, the peasants de- manded raw materials and iron imple- ments in exchange for their products
 The central committee, which has in charge the regulation of the iron supply, continued the minister has only 30O0, GOO poods of iron on hand, while the muni- tions factories require 3o,O00,000 Hence, Russia Is on the eve of catastrophe, he declared, unless the population, particu- larly the peasants, prepared for the greatest self sacrifice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
VILLA, GETTING
 TAXES BORDER TOWN OPPOSITE PRES|D|0'
Government Forces and Git izens of Ojinaga Escape Across River Into Texas.
 Sixteen Are Killed

Presidio. Tex. May so.-Franclsco Villa tonight holds a border port oppo- site an American town and again United States troops are patrolling the border while Villa cavalrymen are operating on the southern bank of the Rio Grands.
 At 5 o'clock this morning approxi- nately 200 Villa followers dashed into the little border town of OJinaga, opposite here. shouting "viva villa,' and shoot- ing as they rode. Only a handful of Mexican government forces occupied the town Gen. G. Figueroa and General Garcia and Colonel Rojas having gone out Sunday night to engase the Villa com mand. which was encamped in La Mula Pass. B miles south of the border. These forces are expected to return tonight in an effort to drive the Villa troops from the town.
 Fifty of the government forces of n
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

 influence to impede draft Is not organized. Mineral Point, Mo-. k destroyed by tornado and i've killed. Submarine toll for past week much less than previous period. Wilson praises American answer to country's call. Secretary McAdoO and Harding to visit Birninsham In interest of loan.
 Pronounced pause in fighting on all fronts. Another negro Is victim of mob in East St. Louis. c-Wnr revenue bill nearly completed by Senate commtttee.
 LOCAL NEWS 3-~Carbon Hill storm suffers appeal for nld. 5-General Wood cominE Tuesday and day will be lnemor able i'm Birmingham.
 Immense lobby will be feature Of change made in Brown Marx building. a
 Organized bodies of every kind are sx urged to take part in monster parade
 Iron make of district In Isl6 placed mt 2.7G2.SS tons.
 FEATORES 4-Editorial comment. a-society and Dolly Dalrymple. 7-SpOrtM. e &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
Maryland Convicts Buy
 $2150 of Liberty Bonds

Washington, May SO-Priscners at the Maryland penitentiary have bought s2l50 worth of liberty loan bonds with savings from their small wage allow ances. Warden John F. Leonard sent in the subscriptions today One man serving a long term spent S25O of the s27S to his credit. A former West Virginia train robber put all but q few dollars of his savings into bonds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
REITERATE PEACE TERMS

Petrograd, May 30.--(Via London. 1.-The congress of delegates from the front. after a debate on the war has unani- mously voted the following resolution:
 First. the army in the trenches de- clares that it Is indispensable to take every measure to put an end as quickly as possible to the internal carnage and conclude peace without annexations or n- demnities on the basis of the right of all nations to dispose of themselves pro- claiming at the same time the watch. word. Whoever wishes for peace. must prepare for war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
American Colony in London Organizing Red Cross Unit

London May 30.- Members of the Amer ican colony in London met this after noon at the Park Lane home of Lady Ward to organize London chapter or the American Red Cross. The chapter will act as clearing house for all American war work of the nature per- formed by the Red Cross in the way of distributing supplies sent from the United States, caring for American sol diers and sailors in the British Isles and receiving and assisting hospital units on tEeir way through England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31

stenographic reports made of the ad- dresses delivered
 These reports will be gone over care fully and arrests will be made later in all instances in which the utterances of the speakers are calculated to discour age registration or to influence individ uals into attempting to evade the provi- sions of the law.
 The United States attorneys and mar shafs were also directed to ask close CO., operation of the local police authorities in each community.
 From the reports being made daily by the agents throughout the country, officials of the department are convinced that such threats to resist registration as are being made are the result of local and sporadic influences and are not in spired by any organized effort of serious consequence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31

Although the department of justice is satisfied that German influence and money is behind efforts in various sections to interfere with registration, it Is officially stated that the influences are regarded as local and sporadic and not inspired by any serious organized effort.
 Through the committee on public in- formation Attorney General Gregory to- night made this announcement:
 "The department of justice today com municated instructions by telegraph or long distance telephone to its officers and agents in communities wherever meet ings are likely to be held at which agi- tation against registration as prescribed in the new army bill might be indulged in. The United States attorneys and mar shals were directed to be present or rep resented at the meetings, and to have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31

An Iron Mountain passenger train bore the most seriously injured to DeSoto, about 15 miles north of Mineral Point.
 The dead
 Thomas LeMasters, Iron Mountain con- ductor; August Boone, Iron Mountain sigralman; Frank Goss, 4-year-old; Frank LaChamp, Fred Harper, Eye, Mo.
 Two coaches of an Iron Mountain local running between Mineral Point and Po- tosi were blown from the track and it was in this wreckage that Conductor Le- Masters and Flagman Boone were killed.
 The injured were cared for at DeSoto in an emergency hospital fitted up in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
CONGRESS ID MAKE VIGOROUS DRIVE 0N
 WAR LEGISLATION
Leaders in Both Branches Determined to Complete
 Measures Requested By
 Administration

Washington, May 30.-Both branches Of Congress will reconvene tomorrow after the holiday with the leaders determined to make a vigorous summer drive on war legislation.
 With food and revenue legislation. the Senate's immediate considerations, the House will reopen tomorrow the contest over newspaper censorship, taking up the conference report, including the new compromise censorship clause
 Legislative machinery will halt for a while in the Senate for reception of the Italian commission, the Prince of Udine having accepted an invitation to address the Senate at noon and deliver King Victor Emmanuers letter to the Ameri can public.
 CENSORSHIP FIGHT
 Both sides in the censorship fight were lining up forces tonight for tomorrow's contest in the House. While there was some doubt as to the result, many lead CTS of both Senate and House predicted that the House would reject the censor ship proposal. That would finally close the question for the present. although the administration might present later separate censorship measure.
 WAR BUDGET BILL
 partial report on the sS340, 900. GOO war budget bill will also be presented te the House tomorrow by the appropriations committee. The conferees at an all-day session today agreed upon the principal appropriation items, but failed to agree upon details of legislation to govern ex- penditures of the $750O0O.O00 authorized for merchant marine. The Senate con ferees. it is understood, refused to ac- cept the House amendments which would authorize the President to delegate the shipbuilding programme in his discretion to either the shipping board or Major General Goethais, manager of the boards building corporation, insisting that Gen eral Goethals alone should be placed specifically in charge. The House confer ees may ask for further instructions on the question.
 Food legislation is to receive prompt attention from both Senate and House. The Senate tomorrow will resume debate on the first food bill providing for sur vey and stimulation of production and passage is expected before the weekend. The House already has passed this bill and now will turn it's attention to the second administration measure for the establishment for food administration and price fixing. Final preparation of the measure is in progress by the House agriculture committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31

by mine or submarine whether employed by the government or otherwise.
 The losses of British shipping from the submarine war as reported this week total 21, as compared with a total of 30 lost in the previous week. While the losses of vessels exceeding 1900 tons each remain the same as in the last previous report the number of vessels of less than 1600 tons is reduced from nine to only one. The number of fishing vessels sunk is reduced from three to two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
RAIN STOPS RIOTERS

A heavy rain and the presence of 25O soldiers of the Illinois National Guard who patrolled the city kept down the spirit of the persons inclined to riot The outbreak early in the evening was quelled quickly and was said to have been an isolated occurrence. Fewer persons were on the streets than on Monday and Tues day nights All the men injured thus far. are believed to be recovering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31

IITe ttXI or IHe dnHOUHCEne1ft TtduS. Weekly summary:
 Arrivals, 271s; sailings. 276S.
 British merchant vessels sunk by mines or submarines: Over 1900 tons, ls; under 1900 tons, l.
 British merchant vessels unsuccess- fully attacked, including one previously reported, IT.
 British fishing vessels sunk. g."
 The report invariably includes all mer cantile tonnage known to have been sunk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31

the railroad Y. M c. A. building. Doc tors have been sent from St. Louis to aid in the work there. Relief to the homeless in Mineral Point was given by surrounding towns. Many persons were taken to DeSoto and Potosi in automo- piles, but because of the almost impass- able conditions of the roads the rescue work was slow.
 Mineral Point is about 75 miles south of St. Louis. The storm struck the village about g. o'clock. Wire communication was cut off almost entirely the first re- port reaching here over the Missouri Pacific-Iron Mountain line. Later tele- phonic communication was established with DeSoto..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
NEGRO IS VICTIM OF MOB
 IN EAST ST. LOUIS

East St. Louis, H.. May S0.-One ne- gro was shot and wounded slightly and two were beaten tonight by a mob of 50 men who, officials say, gathered in the outskirts of the city after the saloons closed at o'clock. The mob was dis persed by militiamen and local police
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
SOCIALISTS DEMAND AMERICA STATE IFS
 DEFINITE WAR AIMS
Meeting Known As Confer ence For Democracy and Terms of Peace Held
 in New York

New York. May sO.-Resolutions favor ing ''an early, general and democratic peace and urging the United States gov- ernment, Immediately to announce it's war aims in definite and concrete terms" and to make efforts to induce the allied s countries to make similar declarations were passed tonight at what it's pro- motors termed the first American confer ence for democracy and terms of peace. held at Madison Square Garden The resolutions were offered by Morris Hill quit, chairman of the resolutions com mittee. one of the American socialists who recently was refused a passport by the state department to attend the so- cialist conference in Stockholm.
 CYST OF RESOLUTION
 We favor international reorganization for the maintenance of peace said the resolutions in part. "As steps leading thereto, we suggest the adjudication of disputes among nations, simultaneous dis armament, freedom of the seas and inter national waterways, protection of small nations and other similar measures.
 '.We demand this country shall make peace the moment it's announced aims shall have been achieved and it shall not carry on war for the territorial and imperialistic ambitions of other coun- tries"
 BERGER SPEAKS
 Algernon Lee and Victor F. Berger, the other American socialists, who. with Hillquitt. were denied passports to the Stockholm conference, spoke for the reso- lutons.s Berger declared i've want to know why we are in this war;
 '.If we get no answer he shouted, and if we have food riots in New York, Chi cago and Milwaukee, then the people of this country will rise as their comrades in Russia did and establish a true social democracy and republic
 Representative London speaking of the Stockholm conference, said it was true that meeting was arranged iii Germany, but added he did not ''blalfae them for trying to secure peace.''
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 Friends Indorse Woman Suffrage
 New York May 3O.-Woman suffrage was formally indorsed by the liberal branch of the Society of Friends at the . annual meeting here today The national service committee reported that all three branches of the society have united for war relief work. This will include the development and conservation of food suppllns in the United States as well as rebuilding homes. reconstructing vil- lages and restoring farms and gardens in the region swept clear by the German army The women will be sent to. France at once to fipd out what will be required / in the restoration of the ravaged dis tricts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
TO CoNFIsCATE PROPERTY

Petrograd, May S0.-(Via London, May 3l)-The provisional government is seri- ously considering widespread scheme of confscation of private property. This is the result of the relative failure of the war loan, due to the boarding of cur rency.
 The correspondent of the Associated Press understands that the government tomorrow will issue a communication re- porting capitalists for not subscribing to the loan and declaring that the aim of the war loan is to prevent the flooding of the country with fresh paper currency not backed by gold. The government, the communication will say, must as things stand, issue more and more paper, with the result that further depreciation in the paper already issued will occur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
Financial Heads to Make Tour of South in Interest
 of Loan
OFFICIAL ITINERARY
 NOT YET PUBLISHED
Alabama Man, Governor of Reserve Board, Doing Splendid Work in Bond Campaign-Country Is
 Responding to Appeals
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, May 30.- (Spe- cial. )-According to plans, which will probably be un- changed before official an- nouncement tomorrow, Secre- tary McAdoo, booming the lib erty bond issue, will closely fol- low on the heels of Prince of Udine. and the royal Italian commission to Birmingham.
 The Italian commission, headed by. the cousin of the Italian King, will reach Birmingham from Atlanta Tues day noon, June 5, and will witness the formal raising of Old Glory, incident to the registration for active service of the manhood of the Magic City. Secretary McAdoo, accompanied by w. P. G. Harding, according to present plans, will reach Birmingham from New Orleans at an early morning hour Saturday, June g, and will leave for Chattanooga at 6 o'clock that after noon.
 ITINERARY NOT PUBLISHED
 The itinerary of the Secretary, the secs ond he will make in the interest of the liberty bond issue, has not been made public and probably will be withheld until tomorrow afternoon It Is understood, however, that he and MT. Harding will leave Monday night for points in the west and southwest, and. returning. will spend Friday in New Orleans, Saturday in Birmingham and Sunday in Chatta- nooga.
 NO FEAR FELT It is understood in Washington that the activity of the Secretary regarding the sale of liberty bonds Is not due to fear that the entire issue will not be suD- scrbed. The administration is anxious, however. that there be as many individ- ual buyers possible, and that the ownership of the bonds be extended over practically all the territory of the United States. Throughout the west, the sec- retary has announced, he was given en- thusiastic receptions, and a similar well come awaits him it is known in the cit- ies where he plans next to go.
 SUGGESTION OF HARDING
 While MT. Harding declines to speak regarding the second itinerary of the Secretary, it is believed that 1t was his suggestion which prompted MT. McAdoo to pay the south the compliment of a visit. That he selected Birmingham as one Of the three southern cities to be in- cluded in his second trip, is regarded in Washington is natural but none the less ming ham is held as a financial center It is believed by the Alabama contin- gent that Birmingham will welcome the Secretary not only cordially, but with en- thusiasm and will immediately, after his visit rut into operation a campaign which will result in the sale of largo volume of bonds.
 As to the plans of Mr. McAdoo regard ing his stay in Birmingham, nothing can be Nearned. It is thought probable. how ever, that he will make public address beginning at Il o'clock and would be willing to attend a luncheon and make a second speech at i o'clock. Any sub sequent courtesies, 1t is understood. would be acceptable.
 MT. Harding, who will make the trip
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
PRONOUNCED PAUSE IN FIGHTING MAY
 PRECEDE NEW PHASE.

New York May 30-The Associated Fonts as follows:
 The battle front from Gorizia south ward toward the head of the Gulf of Trieste remains the only theatre where for the moment hard fighting is in prog ress Even here, however the intensity which characterized the operations last week is lacking.
 On the front in France where Field Marshal Haig's forces are facing the Ger mans the operations by neither side have risen above minor attacks for several days, consisting mainly of maneuvers bv small raiding parties and artillery duels of moderate degree of strength Wednesday also passed with infantry en- |gagements between the French and Ger mans, although their respective guns took part-in spirited artillery duels to the south of St. Quentin and in Champagne
 ACTIVITY IN EAST The Russians and Austrians in the east ern theatre, are fighting in more lively fashion than has been the case for months. This is particularly true in East Galicia. where several days ago the Rus. sians began an offensive. As yet the Petrograd war office has made no com ment on the situation as it now exists in this region, nor has the Austrian official communication given any idea as to the extent of the hostilities or an intimation of the exact zone where the fighting is going on. The anticipated commencement
 
 manians in Rumania has not yet mate rializad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
'COSSACKS LOYAL

Petrograd. May 30.-The Cossacks in the Ural district held convention recently and passed resolution to give their un- qualified support to the temporary gov ernment. They also issued an appeal lo all citizens of free Russia to follow their example. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
Submarine 7oH for
 Past Week Much Less
 Than Previous Period
Official Report Shows Number of Large Ships Sunk Remains at IS While There is Reduc ton in Losses of Smaller Vessels and
 Fishing BOats-TOtal Placed at 21

May so-Eieheen officially of less n fishing vessels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
7eutonic Influence 70 Impede Draft
 Ls Not Organized
Washington is Sure German Money and Effort is Being Used, Yet No Fear is Felt That Effec- tual Results Will Follow-All Meetings Encouraging Violation of Law Will
 Be Carefully Watched

government officials meetings at which under the act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
Mineral Point, Mo-, Is Destroyed by Tornado
 and Fiue Are Killed


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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
ITALIANS ADVANCE

Between Jamiano and the head of the Gulf of Trieste the Italians have again cut into the Austrian line and occupied positions west of the village of Medeazza thereby bringing their right wing closer toward Duino and the railway line lead ing toward Trieste. The Austrian war office reports the repulse of Italian at tacks near Jamiano, while a similar claim Is made by Rome for the Italians with re- gard to Austrian attacks to the north on the Julian front
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
NO SEPARATE LIBERTY

"'We did not set this governmen up in order that we might have self ish and separate liberty, for we are now ready to come to your assistance and fight out upon the fields of the world the cause of human liberty
 "In this thing America attains her full dignity and the full fruition or her great purpose.
 No man can be glad that such things have happened as we have wit messed in these last Hateful years. but perhaps it may be permitted to us to be glad that we have an opportunity to show the principles that we profess to be living principles that live in our hearts and to have a chance by tho pouring out of our blood and treasure to vindicate the things which we have professed. For, my friends, the real fruition of life is to do the things we have said we wished to do. There are times when work seems empty and only action seems great Such a time has come and In the providence of God, America will once more haye an opportunity to show to the world that she was born to serve mankind. /"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
AMERICAN STRUGGLE

'In one sense the great struggle into which we have now entered is an American struggle. because it Is in the sense of American honor and Amer ican rights, but it is something even greater than that it is world strug- gle It is a 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. We have said in the beginning that we planned this great government that men who wish free dom might have a place of refuge and place where their hope could be real ized, and now having established such a government having preserved such a government; having vindicated the power of such a government, we are saving to all mankind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
WILSON PRAISES
 AMERICAN ANSWER ID L|BERTYS CALL
In Memorial Day Address President Says Response Will Hold Attention of
 All Mankind

Washington, May 3o.-Americas re- sponse to the call of liberty in the strug gle of the world will hold the attention of all mankind, President Wilson said today in a Memorial Day address at Arlington National cemetery. In observ- Ing the day. he said. the natural touch of sorrow is tinged with reinsurance be- cause, knowing how the men of America have responded to the call of liberty, there is perfect assurance that the new responses will come again in equal measure with equal majesty"
 The President spoke in the natural amphitheatre in the cemetery at a meet ing arranged by the local Grand Army of the Republic, and attended by a crowd of thousands. He said he did not pity the men in whose honor the ceremonies were held.