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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
SUGGESTION OF U. s. GIFT
 OF $1,ooc, GOO ,ooQ TO FRANCE
Paris Temps Says 1t Awakens Hopes
 of Higher Humanity.

Paris, March 25. 4:3o D. m-The Temps in it's leader, commenting on the suggestion that Americans loan or give 1000, 000. 900 to France, says: !"In the difficult times in which We live it is conSoling to encounter straight forward, disinterested sentiments that reawaken hopes of a higher humanity"
 Referring to the friendship between France and America, the -emps notes that at the beginning of the twentieth century, what the Americans admired in France was no longer our force nor our ideals; it was not our virtues but the pleasures we offered. .---
 We exercised lively attrac ction on them," continues the paper, "but we lacked prestige and authority. The Marne. the Yser, Verdun have revised American judgment of France. For years we talked to them of nothing but literature and fashions. The il- lumination of battle has shown them that we had other strings to our bow, and from the moment the friendship that lacked, not fidelity, but sub stance. was reawakened
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26

., ashington, Match 25.-The war de- partment today an nounced the calling into the federal S. srvice of fourteen regiments of natio nal guard troops in various states, for police purposes of protection
 Statement by War Department.
 The department issued the following statement:
 able to call out the national guard for necessity for such steps arises from issues which are. more national than local, it has been deemed advisable by Che president to call into the federal service for the abu ve-mentioned pJIr- pose the following. organizations of the national guard Massachusetts-ISeco and Ninth Regiments
 Pennsylvania--FErst and Third Regi- .ments.
 Maryland-FourtLh Regiment
 District of ColuI ubia-First Separate -Sattalion-
 Virginia-Second Regiment.
 Vermont-Company B, First Regi- nent
 Connecticut-Fir st Regiment.
 New York-Secoad and Seventy-4irst Regiments. 2 New Jersey-First and Fifth Regi- ments.
 Delavare-Firsti Battalion First Reg lment- The following organizations which are now in the federal service will not be mustered out:
 Thirteenth PennsyIvania.
 "A and B. com4Ianies of the First Georgia"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS
 ARRIVING IN WASHINGTON
For Conferences With Administration
 Officials Over War Legislation.

Washington, March 25.-with the converting of congress in extra session only a week off, congressional leaders are here for, conferences with admin istration officials over the legisiati ton which will be demanded, by the virtual state Of war existing between the United States. and Germany.
 Members of the foreign relations and military committees and of the house ways and means committee, which frames revenue legislation, afl will have important matters to discuss among themselves and with the execu- tive branch.
 Aside from :he. great business for which congress, has been called. the question of organization is chiefly oc cupying the house leaders. Both dem ocrats and republicans said tonight that the election of speaker probably would follow soon after the house was called to order. but that the orfaniza- tion Of committees presented a prob lem the result of which no one could forecast.
 The attitude of the so-caEed "wet'' members and some of the northern democrats is giving concern to the democrats, while the republicans are troubled over their progressive wing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
Naval Strength to
 Be 87,OO0 Men
INCREASE HAS BEEN AUTHORIZE
 ED BY PRESIDENT WILSON.
10000 MEN ARE NEEDED
The President Took the Step on Re- commendation of Secretary Daniels Under Authority Granted by Con- sress in Case of Emergency.

Washington, March p. - President Wilson has sigred an order authorizing the increase of the navy to 87,000 men from the present authorized strength of 14,50o The present actual strength of the navy is 65,OO0 men. The addi- tional men will be used to man the serve ships.
 President Wilson took the step on the recommendation of Secretary Dan iels under authority granted by con- greSs in case of a national emer- gency."
 Executive Order.
 Following is the executive order bringing the nav yup to war strength: By virtue of the authority vested in the president by the act of congress approved Aug. %. 1916. entitled an act making appropriations for the naval service for the fiscal year ending June 30. 1917, and for other purposes it is hereby directed that the authorized en- listed strength of the navy be in creased to S7.000 men.
 WOODROW WILSON"
 2o,0co Men Must Be Enrolled.
 The navy must enroll immediately approximately e0,e0o men to reach the required strength. Secretary Daniels supp -enIcnted il tonight with personal telegrams to newspape editors all over the country urging them to aid the de- partment in every way in their power to obtain the men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26

The French forces and the Germans have again been engaged in heavy fighting on several sectors of the front between the Somme ana the Aisne rivers, and again the French have made advances toward the strongly defended town of St. Quentin.
 According to the French war office, the French troops have pushed forward over front of about two and a half miles south and southwest of St. Quentin, the new positions taking in the town of Castres, three miles south west, and Essigny- -ie-Grand, four miles south of St. Quentin. Gains also were made south of the Disc and north of Soissons.
 Berlin admits the retirement of the Germans, "acccId Iding to orders" before the British between Beaumetz and Roisel northeast of Peronne, but says the Germans repu.sed French attacks northeast of Soissons. For the most part the fighting on the British end of the line has consisted of reciprocal raiding and bombing attacks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
2o,oco Men Must Be Enrolled.
BUYING FOREIGN OWNED
 AMERICAN SECURITIES
Absorption by American Investors of
 f7.7S Per Cent. in Six Months.

New York, March 25-F'urther heavy absorption by American inves- tors and financial institutions of for efsn-owned American railroad securi- ties IS disclosed in the latest compiIa>- ton prepared by l.. F. Loree presi- dent of the Delaware and Hudson Co., made public tonight. MT. Loree has made an exhaustive study of this sit uation since the first six months of , When Mir Loree's inquiry was first undertaken -it WIS ascertained that Anerican railroad securities held value of s2.7o4 .402 .sS4.
 During the period of August 1, 1916. to January 31. 1917, there were return ed to the American market securities of par, value of S229, ST ,016 or I6 23 per cent. of trhe six months.
 During the anHaal period ended on January S1, 191S,. tEere were held abroad securities of the par value of sf-415-62Sy563 (narket value s1,11o,- o9S,0e0o,. showing that there were re- turned for the year securities of the par value of sse7, 7,ss1 ,s66, or 36.3s per cent.
 During the semi annual period end ed July 31. 1913. there were returned to this country securities of the par value of $4S0.s92 .155. or 17.7s per cent for the six months.
 Therefore" says the Loree report, from the date the first compilation was lSSoco, ScCuI-LlSS neIO abroad amounting to s2,704, ,402, ,364, there have been returned to the Amer ican markets securing having a par value of $1,51s, ,5e0,S STs, or 5615 per cent
 MT. Doree's figures are based on in form tion received from IA railroad companies, including all the roads in the United States over 100 miles in length, Of which number 105 compan- ies reported securities held abroad.
 The Lorec compilation does not in clude many millions of dollars of se- curities of American inScstriaI cor porations held abroad prior to the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
AMERICAN FORCES ARE WITHDRAWN FROM SANTIAGO
Cubans Give Assurances to Their Abil-
 ity to Maintain Order.

Santiago de Cuba. March 2o.-Rely- ing on assurances of the ability of the Cubans ot maintain order, the Amer ican commander withdrew today the last men of the force landed tow weeks ago. The city is quiet, although skirmishes in the outskirts are not in frequent.
 Colonel Aurelio Hevia, the minister of the interior, is now here supervising g the situation. The number of Cuban troops has been largely increased and it is announced a vigorous campaign. against the rebels will be inaugurated immediately. The rebels are continu ing their campaign of destruction but there are no indications that they are in a position to make 8 formida ble re- sistance.
 The new government in the city has made many arersts of persons connect ed with the former regime.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26

There has been considerable fighting in the air. The Berlin war office re- cords the loss of 17 aeroplanes by the French and British, while London re- ports eight German machines were driven down out of control but admits that four British machines failed tO return to their base. Bombs have been dropped from German aircraft on Calais and DunlSirk.
 While only small raiding operations and artillery duels have been reported from the Russian front, a., despatch from Petrograd says there Is inGis- putable evidence that the Germans are bringing up large numbers of troops on the northerc part of the line for an effort to break through toward PetrO- grat.
 The spring thaws are holding the Russo -Rumanians and Teutonic allied troops in check in Rumania. In Mace donia, near Monastir, much artillery activity prevails. The usual artillery duels and small infantry actions con- tinue In the AustrO-Italian theatre.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26

1vAda, Utah and the territory of Alas lfa headquarters, at San Francisco.
 Conmmaudants Named. |, Major General eLonard Wood will command the southeastern department and Major General J. Franklin Bel will command the eastern department and Brigadiers General Hunter Ligett VIII command the western department and Rr1gadier! General Clarence R. Ed wards will command the northeastern department. Brigadier General Ed ward H. Phummer will command the troops in the Panama Canal zone Other department commanders will re- eraenlLWaRdth now is the item for l main as at present.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
NATIONAL ADVERTISING
 ADVISORY BOARD
Was Organized at New York Yester- day to Mobilize Men and Money.

New York, March 25.--A national advertising advisory board headed by Herbert s. Houston. president of the Associated Advertising Clubs, was or ganized here today to formulate def- mite plans for mobilizing men and money for the support of the nation through paid advertising. This step was taken to carry out an offer made to the secretaries of war and the navy the day President Wilson severod di- plomatic reia tions with Germany. Without waiting for authorization of congress the board will map out q comprehensive plan which can be eX- ecuted immediately when the need comes. 2
 The board will operate along lines similar to those employed by the ad- vertising men of Great Britain who lent particularly valuable assistance to their government in condu cting the advertising campaign for the latest war loan which was more successful than any which had preceded it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
POLISH FALCON ALLIANCE
 LOYAL TO STATE AND NATION Leaders of the State Passed Resolu-
 ton at Bridgeport Saturday.

Bridgeport, Conn.,. March 25.-Dur- ing a meeting of the leaders of the Polish Falcon Alliance from the state of Connecticut in their hall in this city Saturday afternoon the following resolution was made and "a copy sent to His Excellency, Governor Holcomb, in Hartford:
 eve. the members of the Fifth dis trict of Polish Falcon Alliance, as- sembled here in Bridgeport this 24th day of March, 1917, voted:
 That, as in the past so in the fu- tu-e we remain loyal to the state or Connecticut as well as to the United States Of America and it's policies and we adopt the following resolution:
 Whereas. we Poles organized as a gymnas-*c organization, also pFomot- ing military training for the sole pur- pose of having each and every man prepared to help this country in case of need.
 "IVe, under the present serious poll tical situation on account of the Eu- ropean war, declare our loyalty to the United States government, and swear to stand firm by the policies of the government of this glorious country We express our sincere thanks to Ills Excellency, the president of the United States, for his most powerful address of January 22 devoted to the welfare of humanity and liberation of oppress- ed nations. of His Excellency, President Wilson. that the restoration of a free, united and self f-goverred Poland will be fun damental for the worlds peace
 we express our most firm contempt for the German government on ac- count of it's brutal. inhuman and bar barrie deeds and according to the cen tury -old proVerb: As long as the world exists the Germans never will be brothers to the Poles
 eve are prepared to unite under the Stars and Stripes against our common enemy, the German mjlitar- isrn the German government, the bar arian of the present day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
PEACE TERMS WHICH GERMAN WOULD OFFER
Would Allow Belsians to Reside in
 Belgium, And That's About AL

Berne, Switzerland, via Paris, March 25. 5:15 D. m.-f peace negotiations were begun today" says the Journal de Geneve, which does not reveal the sources of it's information but declares it is absolutely reliable. Germany would offer to restore the territoryl she occupies in France. except in the min ing district of Briey, in exchange for a channel port, Calais or Dunkirk, and an indemnity of 15,0G0, e00, 900 francs
 Germany would offer also" says the newspaper, ''to restore the territorial integrity and the sovereignty of Bel gium on condition that Belgium would not be allowed to maintain a national army and that Germany would be per mitted to garrison Namur, Liege and Antwerp perpetually.
 The newspaper adds that Germany must be given control of the Belgian railroads and ports and to be faNorabl' treated in an economic trade. This is treated in an economic treaty. This is not the programme of pan-Germans but the actual terms of the German government says the Journal de Gen
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
REAR ADMIRAL s. 8. LACE
 CELEBRATES BOTH BIRTHDAY
Newport Naval Station Turned Out in
 Force to Do Him Honor.

Newport. R. l., March 2J.-The New port naval station turned out in force today to dog honor to Rear Admiral stephen E. Luce, who celebrated hls 9Oth birthday. The veteran, who laid the foundation for the present system of naval training and who is call5d the father of the naval war college, was able 10 come out on his front porch and review the battalion of naval ap- prentices who greeted him with arms at Present" After they had gone through some of the evolutions the admiral had written into the navy drill books they swung past him on the way back to the barracks singing Nancy Lee, the song he introduced in- ficers at the station called to pay their respects.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
UNITED STATES TO HAVE
 SIX MILITARY DEPARTMENTS
New England Comprises One of the New Departn1ents.

Washington, March 25-Division of the United States into six instead of the existing four military departments
 was announced today by the war de- oartment The two new departments
 ire the northeastern, comprising the New England states. and the south eastern. comprising the states in the old south.
 Major General Leonard Wood , is transferred from command of the de- partment of the east to the new south eastern department, Major General J. Franklin Bell from the western depart General Hunter Ligett from the Phil lppines to the western department and Brigardier General Clarence R. Edwards from the canal zone to the northeastern department Major eGn- eral Barry. of the central department, and Major eneral PeGrshing of the southern department remain in their commands.
 The changes were outlined by the department in the following state ment:
 command the United States is divided into six military departments in place of the four now existing. The new organization become effective May 1, 1917, and comprise the following:
 "A-Nortl1eastern department, to embrace the states of Maine, New HampShire, vermont, MaSSachuSettS, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Head quarters at Boston.
 "B-EAstern department, to em- brace the states of New York New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Mary land and Virginia, West Virginia, Dis trict of Columbia, the canal zone and the island of Porto Rico with the is- lands adjacent thereto Headquarters at Governors Island
 e Southeastern department = to embrace the states of Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina. Georgia. Florida, Alabama and Mississippi to- gether with the coast defences of New rrleans and the coast defences of Galveston. Headquarters at Charles ton.
 , 'D-Centra1 department-to embrace the states of Kentucky. Ohio. Michi- gan. Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin. iMn- nesc r. North Dakota, South Dakota Iowa. Missouri. Kansas. Nebraska, Wy ming and Colorado. Headquarters at "ESSouthern department-to em- brace the states of Louisiana (except the coast defense at New Or:eans), Texas (except the coast defences at Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona Headquarters at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
 "F-Western department-to em- brace the states of Washington. Ore yop. Idaho. Montana, California, Ne
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
PATRIOTIC CALL FOR
 YOUNG MEN FOR NAVY
Posters to Be Spread Over New York
 From Ore End to the Other.

New York, March 25.-Posters of a patriotic nature calling on young men to join the navy will be spread over New York from one to the other, it Wa sannounced today by Lieutenant Commander Grady of the eastern re- cruiting divisions, which includes six teen states.
 The president needs you." and sim liar slogans will supplant the familiar Join the navy and save money" argu- ment The appeal for recruits will be made corely on patriotic grounds.
 Lieutenant Commander Grady made public the text of telegram received from the navy department urging that every effort be made to increase the number of enlistments
 Tho country urgently needs these men for tho first line defense. the tele- fram said.''
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
GRAND PRIZE OF 15,ooo FRANCS
 AWARDED CARDINAL MERGER
By the French Academy of Moral and
 Political Sciences.

Paris. March :5-The Academy Of Aroral and Political Sciences yesterday awarded to Cardinal Mercier. primata of Belgium, it's grand prize of 15.OOO francs destined 10 recompense "tho finest and greatest acts Of devotion oe whatever kind" The academy made the award in these terms:
 Tn awarding this prize to Cardinal Mercier the academy desired to honor hia noble patriotism, his respect Of right, his zeal for justice, his nrmness in the face of oppression and his de- votion for the poor and oppressed. 10 desired also to render homage in his person to the nation which in so many ways is dear to France"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
MORE TROOPS TO GUARD
 BALTIMORE & OHIO BRIDGES
Recruiting Campaign Started for 7.ooo
 More Guardsmen in Maryland.

Baltimore, March 25 Adjutant General Warf1eld. of Maryland, today ordered third company of the First Maryland Regiment to the Pennsylva- mia and Baltimore and Ohio bridges at the Susqu ehanna river. The company is from Westminster and is sent at the hequest of Major Rechord, in charge or the troops at the bridges.
 The Fourth Regiment-S00 strong were under arms tonight at it's arm ory in Baltimore. The mobilization is to begin tomorrow morning.
 The recruiting campaign for 1000 more guardsmen will begin tomorrow to swell the ranks of the Maryland ranks.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
CANVASS OF MAYORS ON
 UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAINING
Mayors of Waterbury and. Hamden the Only Two in New England op- posed.

New York, March 25.-The National Security League tonight made public the result Of canvass of the mayors than 5000 on the question Of univer- sal military service. The answers re- ceived number 37s, of which 200 were unreseryedly in favor of the enact ment of a universal training law; 34 were opposed and IA either were in- different or undecided.
 No unfavorable replies were receiv- ed from New York state and the only unfavorable answers from New Eng land were from Augusta, Me, and from the town of Hamden and the city or WaterburY. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
PAID RESPECTS TO RUSSIAN
 PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT
Ambassadors of Great Britain, France
 and Italy.

London. March 25, 6.15 D.. m-The British, French and Italian ambassa- dors to Russia went today to the Ma rie Palace, where the council of min isters was sitting and paId their re- spects to the provisional government in behalf of their governments, says a Reuter- despatch from Petrograd
 - Grand Duke Alexander Michaelo- witch. has telegraphed Prince Lvoff. the premier. from Kiev on behalf of himself and his wife, Grand Duchess Xenia, a sister of the former em- peror, and their family, fntimating their readiness to support the new provisional government in every way.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATION
 AT LOWELL, MASS.
Fifty Thousand Persons Turned Out
 on Less Than 24 Hours Notice.

Lowell, Mass, March 25-Fifty thousand persons turned out in less than twenty-four hours notice today Tn a patriotic demonstration. Mayor James E. O'DonneIl, who led the long parade of civil and military societies, called the demonstra ton test, to find IT the spirit that prompted Lowell to send volunteers to respond to the first call for troops in 1861 still existed. No auditorium in the city was big enough to contain those who wanted to at tend the mass meeting, and speakers addressed great overflow crowds in the open air.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
COMMITTED SUICIDE IN
 THE VANDERBILT HOTEL
Man Believed to be David William
 Daley of Detroit.

New York, March 25.-After having had written a telegram referring to a business deal he had closed wherein everybody receives in full," a man be- lieved to be David William Daley, the head of Daley Grocers, Inc, of De- troit, committed suicide today in the Vanderbilt hotel by shooting himself in the head. Near his body wss a magazine in which was marked Exit, laughing
 The telegram was addressed to C. " Giller, Detroit
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
GERMANS MASSING TROOPS
 ON NORTHERN RUSSIA FRONT They Are Said to be Planning Effort
 Against Russia's Capital.

Petrograd. Saturday March 24 30 p. m., via London, March 25. 300 ?. m. .(Delayed). From internal trouo- les and the problems of reconstruction the attention of Russia has suddenly been diverted to a new danger which threatens from without. There is now indisputable evidence. that the Ger mans are massing great numbers of troops along the northern front ready for an effort against Russiia's capita l.
 The country has been appraised of the new menace by a series of proc lamations from its ministers
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
TO PUSH MILITARY
 WORK AT PRINCETON
In Case of War 1t Will Take Pre-
 cedence Over Academic Work.

Princeton, N. J., March a5.-Dr John Grier Hfbben, president of Princeton University, announced at a students mass meeting tonight that if this country became involved in war mili- tary training at Princeton would take precedence over all academic work Beg.nnlng this week, it was announced military work will be given more prominence and the academy work frightened considerably.
 Nearly a hundred students, it was said tonight. had already left to join the navy and other branches of the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-26
FELL ACROSS LIVE WIRE
 CARRYING 13,oOo VOLTS
Chief Engineer ~-kinsman Instantly
 Killed at Greenfield, Mass.

Greenfield. Mass March 25.-Two men were killed and a third was badly burned at the local plant of the Greenfield Electric Light and Power company today. Rollo E. Kinsman. chief engineer of the plant, slipped from a steel frame where he was re- pairing q lightning arrester and fell across a live wire carrying 13.0OO volts He was killed instantly. In rescuinE the body Frank Allen and Edward Leurahardt. two employee. were knocked down by the current. Ieura- hardt was killed. Allen was able to pick himself up and telephone for as- siStance