davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
Russia's Financial
Condition Is Serious;
Traffic in a Bad State

Pctrograd, July 70 delayed. The
serious financial problems confronting
the Russian government were referred
TO in a report read at private meet
ing of the Duma yesterday by Deputy
Bublikof, who said the nations gold
reserve Of 1,711,O00,OOO rubles covered
1876 per cent Of the paper money of
the state now in circulation. The debt,
which at the end Of 1913 was $780,
100000 rubles, At the beginning Of
1917 was 33,600, 100000. II the paper
money issued during the war were
added. he said, the total debt was
brought up 10 about f5,O00,000,0 900
rubles.
or the total national expenditures in
1917, between 12,O0O,00o,00O and IA
600. 900 900 rubles would be represent
ed BY deficit The Deputy referred
10 the great deterioration IN the pur-
chasing value OF the ruble. and said
that 10 cover this deficit b} the is
suance Of more paper would mean n
further serious increase IN prices.
Another unfavorable feature OF the
general situation is decrease OF 30
per cent in the production Of coal in
Southern Russia. ". Bublikoff also re-
ferred 70 the circumstance that 40 per
cent Of the country's locomotives and
cars are in the shops awaiting repairs.
The financial problems, the Deputy
said. could not be solved by the i'm
position Of fresh taxation, which would
remove the stimulus for productive
labor.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
LLOYD George and Smuts
To Investigate Air Raids

London, July 13.-Premier Lloyd
George and General Jan SHUTS will
undertake a general investigation of
the German air raids over London.
Lloyd George to-day gave this assur-
ance to a deputation that called on
him in reference to measures taken to
protect London against attacks from
the air. He said the Cabinet had de
cided that he and General Smuts should
personally take charge Of the investl-
CATION row proceeding.
Except for an intense bombardment
and trench raids at various points on
the front held BY Haig's armies, the
fighting activity was confined TO
the sky. -,
On the battle line held by the French
there were also heavy gun fire and IN
fantry engagements northwest OF Yer
dun. Berlin announces that by a
"dashing charge German stormlng
troons reconquered system OF
trenches which the French had taken
on July 3. Thus German positions on a
front OF nearly three miles around
Hill 3O4 are restored and the lines
stand as they were after the strong
German push toward the last Of June.
Paris saws that hostile attacks were re-
pulsed at several places in the Verdun
epctOr
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
Italy and US. to Agree
On Citizenship Issue
From The Tribune Bureaul

Washington, July 1S.-The Italian
Embassy has recommended to the Ital-
ian Foreign Office the approval of the
proposed recognition by the Italian
government of the American citizen
ship of natives of Italy who have taken
out citizenship papers in the United
States. 1t was predicted in Italian
circles to-day that this issue would he
settled in a manner satisfactory to both
governments.
Italy is insisting, however, that
measures De taken by the United
States whereby Italian subjects of mil
itary age in this country shall be made
serviceable TO the Italian and the En-
tente cause. The method TO be adopted
is left to the United States, but Italy
prefers that her subjects shall be de-
ported from this country so they may
be available for military service in the
Italian army or be drafted for work
pertaining TO the prosecution Of the
war, either IN America or abroad.
Enormous numbers OF italians in
America have refused 20 respond 20 the
Italian call to the colors, although
they have not taken out citizenship
papers IN this country
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
Brazilian and American
Fleets Not Cooperating
fFrom n. Tnbune Bureau !

Washington, July 13.-The Brazilian
fleet is not cooperating with the Ameri-
can fleet in South Atlantic waters, it
was stated at the Brazilian Embassy to-
day. "The Brazilian navy is guarding
Brazil's coast, its usual occupation" il
was said. There was an intimation,
however, that the Brazilian and Ameri-
can naves might cooperate later.
It is understood that negotiations are
being conducted by the State Depart
ment with the Argentine government
with a view 10 the use of Argentine
ports by American naval vessels with
out mourning the obligations usually
imposed by neutrality upon the war
vessels OF belligerent visiting o neu-
tral port.
The American fleet in South Allan
tic waters is now al Montevideo, cap
ital of Uruguay, a few hours distant
from Buenos Ayres, and it is believed
the movement of the fleet from Brazil
ian waters southwark marks progress
IN the American negotiations with Ar
gentina.
The Navy Department has let it be
known that the American feet will not
visit Argentine ports unless the OBJ
legations concerning neutrality are re-
moved, as in the case of Brazil and
Uruguay.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
Allied Troops in
Greece Released for
Front in Albania
fFrom The Trtbuns Bureaul


Washington, July 13.-The necessity
for the presence Of Entente troops in
Greece has passed. and they soon will
be removed to Northern Macedonia and
Albania. A diplomat of one of the
Allied governments stated here to-day
that at the coming conference in Paris
the Greek situation would be discussed.
1t was asserted that "Greece's in
ternal affairs will soon be modified to
such an extent as will eliminate the
causes which prompted thc protecting
powers, excepting Russia, to take ex
traordinary measures in Greece" The
occupation of strategic points in
Greece by the British and French ex-
peditionary forces and of Janna by
Italy was declared to have been neces-
STATED by conditions which made meas
ures for the protection of the interns-
tional army at Salonics imperative.
British and French troops will be
withdrawn from the isles of the Egean
Sea, the lsthmus Of Corinth and Thes-
sally, and be sent to the Macedonian
front. their original destination, for
operations against the Austro-German-
Hungarian armies. The Italian forces
in Epirus will be withdrawn to Albania.
It was reported in an official quarter
that an understanding has been
reached by Italy and Greece respect
ing the Albanian frontier. which has
the approval of the other Entente
powers. II recognizes as the boundary
OF Albania the lines drawn by the Con-
ference of London after the Balkan
War.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14

herewith decide TO order a supple.
went 10 the same, that the draft OF
the bin dealing with the alteration
OF the electoral law for the House OF
peputies, which is to be submitted 10
the Diet Of the monarchy FOL, de-
cision. is 20 be drawn up on the oaSlS
Of equal franchise. The bill is TO be
submitted in any case early enough
tbot the next elections may take
place according 70 the new tranchise'
/ charge you TO make all necessary
arrangements for this purpose:
WILLIAM.
BETHAiANN-HOLLWEG.
Word was received several days ago
that the German Emperor had ISSUED
3 decree for franchise reforms, Du'
hitherto the text Of the order, whief
affects only Prussia. has not been aya'l
eble. II bears out advices 70 the efec'
tbst the results Of the German pollu
cal crisis thus far are Comparatively
snail. The introduction into the I'm,
oeror's decree of the phrase "equaI
franchise" merely restores provision
which. according TO Berlin gossip. was
contained in the original draft OF the
FrnDeror's Easter manifesto, and was
eliminated at the last moment IN conse-
ouence OF reactionary intrigue.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
Officers of u. S. Fleet
Are Guests in Uruguay

Montevideo, Uruguay, July 13.-Ad-
miral Caperton, commander of the
American fleet, and his staff, accompan-
led by the American minister and mem
bers Of the entertainment committee.
visited to-day a beef refrigerating
plant near here, where they had lunch
con. Afterward the suburban towns Of
Cerro and Colon were shown TO the
Americans.
The cadets of the Uruguayan Naval
Academy paid a call on the junior
American naval officers on board the
American ships.
The Minister Of War and Marine gave
in the name of the government last
night a banquet in honor OF Admiral
Caperton. President Viera and several
ministers and high officials took part.
The banquet was followed By a ball.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
East
RUSSIAN

Petrograd. July 13.--In the region ot
Vadimir-volynski (Volhynia). southeast Of
Kselin. enemy detachments under cover Of
artillery fire attacked our positions and en-
tered our trenches. but were expelled by re-
serves which came forward, Immediately re-
storing the situation.
The engagements on the Honika River
(northwest OF Haliczl continued 10 develop
Thursday. Our troops crossed 10 the left
bank of the river confluence and captured
heights on the line Of the River Dniester
Bukazowice- -Bludniki. After stubborn bat
tie the enemy was driven back from the
heights 10 the northeast of Ehlus. We occu-
pied the villages OF Studzlanka and Podhorki.
In the region OF Kalusz a Bohemian regi-
ment by means OF a daring cavalry attack
captured four heavy guns. Southeast Of
Kalucz. on the Landstru- Lazianya- -krasne
front. our troops engaged in battle with the
enemy. who were protecting the crossings Of
the River Lomnica on the road 10 Rornstov
and Dolna. The crossings of the river at
Perhinsko were captured by us.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
British Garrison
Fought to Death on
Dunes Of Flanders
Germans in Advance OF oOO
Yards Used Tactics English
Used at Messines Ridge


British Headquarters in France, July
i3.-The German attack along the sand
dunes Of the Belgian coast on Tuesday
evening was in nearly all respects
miniature of the British attack on the
Messines Ridge on June 7. II seemed
as if the Germans had studied that
battle in detail and planned their
thrust wholly upon the lessons
learned. There was a vast difference
in the size of the two operations, how
ever. for while the German attack OF
Tuesday was limited to 1,40O yards, the
British charge at Messines was along
a ten-mils frcnt.
The depth Of the two attacks was
also in the ratio OF 10 to l, the Ger
mans having advanced only about 600
Yards, or to the British support line,
where they are now endeavoring 20 en-
trench themselves, while the British
have fallen back to the west bank OF
the User.
This little battle on the sands OF
Flanders will live largely through the
valorous defence of the English troops,
who met the shock of the German
massed formations after having their
protecting defences blown to pieces
about them by the greatest concentra-
ton of German shellfre seen on this
front in more than year. The
trenches dug among the blowing and
shifting sand dunes were speedily OBJ
liberated by the storm of high eXplo-
sye shells the Germans were able TO
pour upon them.
Most Of the shells we're the famous
SO centimetre projectiles and upward,
few field guns having come into play.
During the terrific bombardment, which
lasted all through Tuesday, the forti-
fications recently taken over by the
British could fairly be seen to dis
solve.
The German lines 10 the River fser
and the sea formed a triangle, the base
of which was the coast line. In this
angle, the sands OF which are now
dyed red with English blood, were
northampton troops and Kings Royal
Rifles. The garrison fought TO the
death, and the German report OF l,2oO
prisoners taken cannot be correct.
The temporary bridges across the
User had been blown TO bits during
the barrage fire. and the British troops
which eventually escaped across the
river had 70 swim the stream.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
-
More Hopeful Spirit Evil
dent Among People,
British Envoy Finds
Economic Dangers
Not Yet Ended
Finland's Move for Inde-
pendence Serious Prob
lem for Petrograd

Petrograd, July 13.-Arthur Hender-
son. member Of the British War Coun-
Gil and the Labor member of the Brit
ish delegation now visiting Russia, in
> brief survey OF conditions in this
country said to-day that he is much i'm
pressed with the more hopeful spirit
prevailing among the Russian people.
This unmistakable improvement, he
believed. was largely due to the in
crease of public confidence in the gov
ernment. the resumption Of the Of
fensive on the battle front, better un-
derstandng Of the actions and inten-
tions Of the Entente Allies and a reali-
cation that the beneficial possibilities
Ct the revolution were neediessly placed
in risk by the forces Of disorder.
Mr.. Henderson did not suggest that
all the danger was over, for, unfortu-
nately, there were many indications
showing that politically, financially
and industrially the position Of the
country was so uncertain and compli-
Gated as 10 require the most skilful
handling if a permanent improvement
is to be obtained.
The Russian Socialists, he said, are
determined TO hold a conference. with
or without British or French repre-
sentatives in attendance, and. personal
~. he favored such conference if it
were organized under proper conditions
and preceded by a conference of the
Entente Allies Socialist and Labor par
ties. Mr.. Henderson expressed the
opinion that the Russian Socialists
would be represented in a conference
Of this latter character in London If
only to obtain information.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
Finldnd's Vote for
independence Brings
New Crisis in Russia

Petrograd, July 13.-The Finnish
Diet on Thursday passed the second
reading Of bill virtually establishing
Finnish independence. The introduc-
tion Of the bill has created a serious
crisis here, and n. c. Tcheidse, presi-
dent Of the Council of Workmen's and
Soldiers Delegates, has gone to Hels-
ingfors in an effort to settle the diff
ferences.
The third reading OF the Finnish
independence bill has been postponed
until Tuesday All the workmen will
cease work on that day, according 10 a
Helsingfors dispatch.
An indication of the seriousness Of
the situation was late sitting Of the
Petrograd Cabinet and a decision Of
Premier Lvoff TO summon back TO the
capital the ministers who are now with
the army. According to the "Birzh-
eviya," NJ. Lvoff's Socialist colleagues
declare themselves in principle in
sympathy with Finland's move. The
Premier and other ministers belonging
70 the Cabinet party refuse, however,
lations with Russia, insisting she must
wait until the meeting of the Constit-
uent Assembly.
The comment Of the newspapers in
| Petrograd is sharp. The "Retch" de-
clares it is impossible for Russia to
/ tolerate Finlands move. The "Birzh-
/ eviya" hints at armed interference
saying Russia is now about 10 make q
/ last attempt toward peaceful settle
| mcrt
/ The law. which was engineered t5
+ the Socialists. proclaims that Russia
has lost all authority in Finland eX-
cept IN the domains Of diplomacy and
in the army ard navy, wherein, how
/ ever. Russia's rights are underlined. All
: other prerogatives of the Grand Duke
+ Of Finland, which the Provisio Gov
crnment claims passed automatically
+ 10 it. belong to Finland. Specifically
= the Diet assumes the Grand Duke
right 20 put into execution the law
convoke and prorogue the Legislature
and appoint a supreme executive.
/ The Governor General is not men
/ toned in the law, and as no functions
are left him he is practically super
/ soded. kilograms from Helsingfors
/ declare that after the promulgation OF
I the law tho Diet will appoint its own
I Senate.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
Peace Principal
Problem in Berlin,
Washington View
Unless Crisis Goes Far Beyond
Present Scope Result VIII
Be Negligible

Washington. July l3.-The German
rortical crisis centres principally on
the questions Of peace and internal re-
form. according TO a review Of state
Department advices issued tonight by
the Committee on Public Information
and "there is not the slightest reason
TO believe that it viii result in any
thing remotely approaching revolution
or in any diminution Of Germany's mil
itary power
The review says it is apparent that
Germany's food supply Will hold out
till the present crop is harvested, al
though the sufFerings Of the poor have
been intensified greatly during the-last
five months. ,,.
Military domination has reached such
a stage in Germany. the review says
that the Imperial Chancellor Is utterly
without authority over the military
leaders. who do as they please "and
leave the civil authorities to come
along behind and apologize.
Information reaching the Depart
ment Of State" says the committee
review. "indicates that the German no
litical crisis now centres primary
on the questions OF internal reform
and peace. and that the question OF
changes in the personnel OF the gov
eminent is subordinate IN Importance.
THE dispute is over measures rather
than men. And whether or not the
Chancellor and several Secretaries OF
state lose their positions ii IS unlikely
that the politiCal storm can be stlllei
until definite action has been taken IN
regard 70 internal reforms and peace.
The crisis probably will lead TO IN
+ernal reforms which from the point
Of view of Germany will seem colossal
but will be, in truth, only the nrst
stems toward making the German peo-
ple masters of their own destiny.
"The most that can be expected to
result from the crisis in the near tut
ure is. first. abolition of the Prussian
three-class voting system and the es-
tablisHment OF equal manhood sur
fraFe; second, a demand by the Reichs-
tag that the government should declare
its adherence 20 the so-called war
programme of August 4, 1914 which
stated that Germany was not driven 10
war by the desire of conquest but that
the German people took up arms only
i'm defence Of freedom, independence
and to guard their territorial posses
sions.
"Shauld elections to the Prussian Diet
be based on equal manhood suffrage,
control Of the Diet would pass from
the junker parties. But, splendid as
this reform would be, Germany Will
not be on the road 10 political freedom
until the Chancellor has been made
responsible to the Reichstag, and until
the Chancellor has been given control
over the military authorities.
"At present not only has the Reichs-
tar no control whatever over the Chan
cellor, who is responsible TO the En-
peror alone. but the Chancellor Is
utterly without authority over the mil
itarv leaders. Unless the present crisis
develops far beyond its present scope,
it will not begin to make Germany a
democratic nation.
Passage by the Reichstag of a reso-
LUTON demanding that the government
declare its adherence 70 the war pro-
gramme Of August (. 1914 would not
be so important step toward peace as
il would appear 20 be on its face
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
Russia S "No Annexatiion" Policy
A Factor in Germany's Crisis
Revolutionary Satesens Stand Is Uniting Opposition to
Prussansm and Brought About Kaisers Suffrage
Manifesto-Allies Slow to Realize It's Effect
By ISAAC DON LEVINE

spiritually disillusioned and physically
hurt Austria exerted its influence on
Berlin for the same purpose, peThaps
resortine even 70 threats. The hurrleo
visit paid by the Kaiser few days
ago 10 the Hapsburg ruler was an el-
fort TO avert 4 serious breach between
Austria and Germany.
Foreign Policies at Issue
To-day one known factor stands out
in the internal political situation OF
the Central Powers. II is the Diner.
ence between the foreign policy OF
Austria and Germany. Austria has Of
fciallv committed herself 10 peace
withoyt annexations and indennitles'
she Is nov pressing Germany 70 DO the
same Hence her declaration that 'ne
retirement OF Bethmann Hollweg wouid
no disaster. Hence the reaHrmatiOh
bv Hungary of her loyalty TO the am
ance with Germany.
What remains 20 be seen is how thr
Austria is prepared to so IN her ne"
relations with Germany. Shou!d ne
,Hindenburg faction triumph IN perrin
and Rrusilof's armies continue theI
ADVANCE in Galicia. the Dual Monarcny
probably would sue for a separate
neace with the Allies. The internal
nolitical condition Of Austria Is suCn
that only immediate peace can saw
the Vienna government from disastrous
developments. .r.od
The internal pressure being exerted
in the German government lot re.
pudiatior Of all aggressive designs -
certainly not powerful enough a'one
20 achieve this aim. 1t is sun IN Lno
process of formation. majority op-
position in the Reichstag IS now oeihs
consolidated. It was 10 satisfy thls
opposition that the Kaiser, granted
edual. in addition 20 general and ul-
rect suffrage. This concession, nov
ever. will only further stimulate INC
activities of the opposition, especially
as Austria is externally cooperating
with the German democracy.
Issue Is Inevitable
The crisis IN Germany, provoked oy
the Russian peace formula, is PLAINLY
~ euch a nature as 70 make a dehnite
issue inevitable. IL is nothing but
fcbt between the awakening Teuton
democracies and Prussianism, and one
of the two is bound 20 lose. Russia
has precipitated this struggle WITHIN
the German stronghold. 1t is up to the
Allies and the United States to accel-
crate its development.
Had the Allies not made llght az
first Of Russii's peace formula, the
awakening If the German democracy
would have occurred much earlier. IL
took tho Allies four months TO discover
the brilliant statesmanship of the New
Russia. Only two days ago the news
came that Britain expressed her readi-
ness 10 revise the Allies peace policy.
When the Entente Powers and the Unit
ed states come cut formally in support
of the Russian "no anneXations and no
indemnities" peace formula. the crisis
in Germany will begin TO assume dan
gerous proportions.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
Shipyard Strike Spreads

Rowland p. Nshany. the Federal
mediator. who has been trying 90 bring
The shipbuilders and their employees
,ooe,ber LETT New. York for Washing
Ton last night 20 report on the situa-
"a, hero 70 Secretary of Labor Will
son The men IN the yards of the The
odore Smith Company. the Vulcan Iron
VOL the Atkinson Company and the
Grimes Company, an in jersey City,
ouit yesterday in support Of their de-
rnands for an increase Of 80 cents
day.
Unless negotiations now under way
are successful, next week will see the
strike spreading 20 yards In Camden,
-. J., where. much important govern
Aosnt ~sTk is.hSiDg done.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
Navy Orders Inspection
OF Four German Lnn

Boston, July l3.-The Navy p.f.
ment to-day directed an imneiayx .
spection Of the German steamers ~.
prinzessin Cecilie, Amerisa and c..'. !,
natl. with a view 70 determining ~.
pairs necessary to put them ID 'e''"
thy condition. 49,, T.
Experts recently reported y" :,
would cost $4,000 20 repair " =
ellie. whose machinery was dlss's;
February by the crew unat' = e'I'~ =,
from Captain Charles A. Pose.
commander. These vessels, torns'y /.
the transatlantic service, ha's :"
bined gross tonnage OF 5s,i6t
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
Trinity Blesses Garden
For Children of Parish

Several hundred members Of Trinity
parish yesterday witnessed the cere-
monies attending the blessing of a
half-acre of land at Woodside. Queens,
by the Rev. DR.. William l.. Manning.
rector OF the parish. The land is being
used for the kitchen gardens of the
children of Trinity Mission House, at
209 Fulton Street.
The children, headed by the surpliced
choir and deaconesses. marched TO the
garden singing an anthem. A crucihx
and an American flag. eight feet high.
were planted in the middle of the gar.
den, after which the Rev. DR.. Manning
offered prayers for peace. for the Presi-
dent and the army and navy.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-14
Would Give Every Solder
Pound of Tobacco q M@u

Washington. July 49, Word ~
France that tobacco IS the talas ~" :,
others most priced BY men = -
trenches caused Representatiiv'ss ~ ~,
of New York, to introduce q pin gr ...,.
providing for a pound Of eltas, s'. - =,
ing or smoking tobacco niohIy e.
the rations Of every soldier ''''''
marine.