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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
Hoover May Put y. S.
On Sugar Rations
License System Predicted if
Appeal for Voluntary
Saving Fails

WASHINGTON, Oct. l4.-Upon the
success Of the voluntary sugar saving
appeal recently made by the food ad-
ministration will depend the future
policy Of tie government in handling
tre sugar situation II voluntary con-
seryation fail. it is predicted, the
food administration may be COMPELLED
within the nsN. few months to take
control Of the entire sugar stocks
through a system OF licensing.
Indications are that there is suffi-
cient sugar in the United States to
supply normal sugar needs until jan
uary |.
Counting on the certainty Of a sur
plus out Of the estimated normal sup
ply. the food administration is a.
ready exporting sugar to France, where
the people aye on sugar rations equiva-
lent TO about one-third Of our per cap
ita consumption. If this surplus doe.
not materislize, it is pointed out, it
may be necessary to take drastic steps
to handle the situation.
Already there has been reduction
in the price Of sugar in the Far West
on account of the arrival OF the beet
sugar crop on the market. Whether
this reduction will reach Eastern mar
kets cannot yet be determined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
Socialists Overflow Mad
ison Square Garden at
Big Meeting
Kisses for Burleson
And Mayor Mitchell
Speakers Attack Postmaster
General and City
Administration

Thirteen thousand persons, at least a
third of them women, at a mass meet
ing at Madison Square Garden last
night stood on their seats, waved red
flags and strained their throats IN pro-
testing against the war and against
the action Of the Postoffice Depart
mcnt in supprcssins Socialist news
papers and in threatening to suppress
"The New York Call"
They hisscd Postmaster General
Burleson. They supplemented their
boocs for Mayor Mitchell with cries of
down with Mitchell" They Kissed the
war, applauacd vociferously the men
ton Of peace and evidenced their d7-
proval when $. John Block. the chair
man, declared that FOR every copy OF
Socialist newspaper denied the use
of the second class mail fifty copies
you'd be sent through the frst-class
mail"
The demonstration was carried on IN
the streets by the people who we're
unable to get in. The waiting crowd.
after Madison Square Garden was
filed to capacitr. extended. two per-
sons abreast. Tor twelve blocks in a
serpertine line up and down and
through the cross streets from Twen-
ty-fourth street TO Thirtietn Street.
It was estimated that eight thousand
nersons stood outside. They echoed
the cheering that cane from within
the building. but dispersed quietly
when $50 policemen brought word that
Ga. hall ,ros flfod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
Treasury Moves
To Halt Decline
Of Bond Values
Controller of Curr, ncy Comes
to Aid of the National
Banks

WASHINGTON. Oct. II. Treasury
officials, concerned over the downward
tendency Of the bond market as an out
growth Of Liberty Loan financing, have
moved 10 check the shrinkagc in gilt
edge bond values.
Controller Of tho Currency John
Skelton Williams tonight announced
that he had instructed national bank
examiners that they need not require
national banks holding high grade
bonds to charge them down to present
abnormal quotations, but might exer-
else "an intelligent and conservative
discretion" as to the prices q. which
The banks can continue to carry such
securities
This action. it is thought. will tend
20 prevent undue teh ening OF the
money market with thc further decline
of bonds, d process waich, if continued
for "a long period Of time. might lead
% heavy losses b. Investors.
Similar action was taken by the Con-
,roller at the outbreak of the European
war when security values dropped pre-
cipitately to low records.
For months past virtually all securI-
t;ss have been steadily diminishing in
Quoted values. High grade bonds OF
,i,,o,,estiored value have shrunk until
tbo,, arc at the present time almost as
So,,. in many cases as they were whe"
t5c -" Kew Yori; stock Exchange was
Closed in the early days of the Euro
liberty bond financing has resulted a
-. croyding the bargain counters Wlth
these securities Banks LEAD leadRs nsen m@@Ty con.
Sipstentiy compelled 70 reduce the
sr,onntS s,a[Sm'iS which they could lend borrow
emo"'1 eTs' The controllers acton It is
thought, will go far toward toward, 'hSeH,nE napt
this tendency. HIS Statement 80 f"' V
iO,.E1 ,In view Of all conditions the oomi =, "a
roller Of the Currency has instructed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15

hamlet throughout the land under the general direction
of the Secretary Of the Treasury and the immediate
direction Of the Liberty Loan committees "n'e" "'''
been organized by the Federal Reserve banks Inc Peo
pie responded nobly to the call Of the FIRST Liberty o"
with an ovcrsubscription of more than % per GEN. N
tho rosnorse 70 the second loan be greater and let
The amount be large that it will serve as an ass"
anoe of unequaed support to hearten the men VINO are
20 face the fire of battle for Let the result be so
impressive and emphatic that it will echo throughout
the empire of our enemy index of what America
intends do to bring this war to victorious conciu-
sion.
For the purpose Of participating in Liberty Day eel
cbrations all employees Of the Federal government
throughout country whose services can be spared
may be excused az twelve o'clock Wednesday, the
twenty-fourth of October WOODROW WILSON
by the President.
"ROBERT LANSING, Secretary Of State"
( officers appeal for it on Page o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
Brave Crew Saves
Munitions Liner With
Oil Cargo on Fire

An ATLANTIC PORT, Oct. u. \
large British steamer laden with Ad-
miralty stores, principally munitions
and six thousand barrels Of oil IN bulk,
was towed back into port tonight with
fire in her engine room compartments
under control after a 2l-hour battle to
keen the ship from exploding.
The fire broke out yesterday when
the ship was thirty miles out of this
port and off government station.
Blue flames were seen coming from the
engine room compartments. In t6ese
was stored the oil in every available
reserve water tank.
Captain - ordered the lifeboats
swung out. and wireless calls for help
brought several government responses
and t~o tugs. The crew. in tempo
rary panic. rushed into the boats, but
was ordered back by the naval gunnerS
~ho were called into service.
The captain told them 20 be real
Britons. and called on his ircmen 10
80 below and draw the fires. They
made their way through the gase5
which were pouring-of the burning OIL,
and with the aid of the ships pumps,
which flooded the engine room. the
ships fires were soon out. Meanwhile
the plot mad pat the ship into a creek
Nhere the winds were not so dangerous.
Fire was still burning in several OF
the tank, tonight. but il was said to
be wei under control and away from
other combustibles. The cargo Is val
ued AZ more than S2,OO0.000, and only
the quick action of the pumps IS
thought TO have prevented an explosion.
The ship is practically new.
An investigation has been started By
Admiralty and United States officials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15

by the President Of the United States of America
A PROCLAMATION
The Second Liberty Loan gives the people of the
United States another opportunity TO lend their funds
% their government to sustain their country at war
The might OF the United States being modified and
organized to strike mortal blow at autocracy in de-
fence Of outraged American rights and of the cause of
liberty Billions of dollars required to arm feed
and clothe the brave who going forth TO fight
countrys battles and to assist the nations with
whom making common cause against common
foe To subscribe to the Liberty Loan is to perform
service of patriotism
"Now. therefore, Woodrow Wilson, president Of the
United States of America, do appoint Wednesday. the
twenty fourth Of October Liberty Day and urge and
advise the people to assemble in their respective com
munites and pledge to another and TO the govern
ment that represents them the fullest measure of fnan
cia support. On the afternoon of that day | request
that patriotic meetings be held in every city and
4 TocCT cof} he lam and F1I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
Ovation for Hillquit

Morris Hilluult. Socialist candidate
for Mayor. VINO declared tnat so long
a The CALI continued 10 be published
it would serve the workers in opposing
var" received an ovation which lasted
fourteen minutes. He faced a sea of
waving red flags, while the stamping
of,fc6t on the wooden Aoor blended IN
the chorus Of cheers. The whole aud
ence began 10 sing:
"Hylan is bad Mitchell is worst;
We want Hiiquit safety first
Hillouit. after explaining that the
publisher of The Call' lad heen sum
monCd 20 appear at > p. m. to-day be-
fore the authorities IN Washington TO
show cause why its second class mail
ing privileges shouid not be withdrawn,
asserted that the demonstration was
loud enough 10 be heard in Washington
as a notice TO the Postofiice Depart
ment 10 show cause why the constitu-
tional rights Of the people should not
be permitted to live
His reference TO Postmaster Bur
Lesson as "a prolific accuser, merciles5
Judge and prompt eXecutioner, all IN
one" evoked another outourst.
Opposition to the repressiye meas
ures taken by the Postoifice Depart
ment against all Socialist newspapers,
in English as well as in foreign Ian
guagcs. appeared "a soon as Chairm2n
Block announced The purpose OF the
meeting. Or banner over the plat
form was cmblazoncd this quotation
from Thomas jefferson:
"Our object should be to leave open
all avenues Of truth. As the most
eaectual hitherto found has been the
press. il is therefore the rirst shut up
By those who fear Investigation Of
their actions"
Booes and Kisses ilterming'ed as
soon as Mr. Block mentioned the Post
Office Department. we are here 70
protest against the abroGatio1 OF our
constitutions rights Of freedom OF the
press" he said. THE Postmaster Cen
eral' -
That wa enough for the audience.
Thousands of pairs Of hands formed
themselves into megaphoneS, and the
chorus os boocs began. 1t was soon
changed into cry for "a free press
Red flags were whipped from pockets
and everybody stood up,
At his mention Of The American
Socialist" "The Masses the New
Yorker Nolkszeitung,' the Germ1n-
language Socialist newspaper. and So
cialist organs published IN Bohemian
and Russian, which either have been
suppressed or have received waning
from the Postofice Department, Chair
man Block received rounds Of applause.
The Postolice Department il work
ing Oh the theory that a little kncwl-
edge for the workers is a dangerous
thing" he said. - little moro
knowledge will be d dangerous thing
for our autocratic politicians. Let
item go on, Every effort they make
10 weaken MS only makes US stronger.
Nicholas Romanof would feel perfect
ly AZ home in our Postofice Depart
ment. It ia the only place in the
world where he would feel at home.
We have had enough of Mr.. Burle-
SON"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
Races 135 Miles in Airship
To Attend Sisters Funeral

BELOIT. Wis. Oct. 14.-After a wild
aeroplanc ride of 1875 miles from Fort
Sill. where he IS training to be an avia-
tor. Earl Reynolds overlook train
that had already LETT the fort. and was
enabled to reach Beloit in time for his
sisters funeral.
The aviator received word Of his sis
ter's death 200 late 70 catch the last
train from Fort Sill. and he laid his
case before his captain.
The captain told him TO pack at once
and. mounting in a two-passenger bat
tlcnlane, the two men set out. They
average two miles a minute. and Rey-
nodls was able TO see his sisters face
before she VAS laid in the grave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
Riga Gulf Naval Base Prac-
tically Won-Capital
Fired
4 Torpedo Boats
Sunk Off Dago
Russians Succeed in Driving
Foe Back, but Menace
Is Serious

LONDON. Oct. 1.-THE German
forces which landed on Oesel Island,
the Russian naval base a. the head OF
the Gulf of Riga, under cover of ninety
warships. have occupied the whole
northern and eastern part of the ISL
and and have driven forward to within
few miles Of Arensburg. the capital,
and Serel, on the southwestern coast,
both Of which places are reported by
the German official statement as being
in flames. The Russians still ho!d
Serel Point and the sworn Peninsula,
On the southern coast, and stiff fight
ing is continuing between the opposing
forces.
The landing Of German troops is con-
tinuing. according to the Petlograd
Naval Office. with eight dreadnoughts,
a dozen light cruisers. forty torpedo
boats and thirty mine sweepers par
ticipating in the oper. zion. The Ger
mans are using motorcyclist detach-
ments to Clear he way for the main
body of troops, and the Russian state
ment reports these advanced guards
rear Orrishaf. on the eastern part Of
the island, where they have met with
resistance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15

national bank examiners that they need
rot at this time require national banks
holding hign grade bonds OF unque5-
.ioned intrinsic value and merit 10
charge such investments down TO pres
cnt abnormal figures, but an intelligent
and conservative discretion viii be eT-
ercised as TO the prices al which ma
tional banks can safely and reasonably
be permitted to carry such high class
securities. and as TO what proportion
Of the depreciation should be charged
of i'm any six months period
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
President Halts
Trade With Enemy
By Sweeping Order
Holland Stops
Trade to Britain
In Embargo Crisis
Rankcr van Aalst Accuses Amer
ica Of Playing a High
Hand

AMSTERDAM. oct. a. The Mas
bodeo says it learns that all Du'ch
shipping to England has oeen stopped
on account Of the pending differences
between Great Britain and Holland
Cornelius van Aalst, president of
tho Netherlands Overseas Trust, IN an
interview printed in the "Handel'-
blad." describes the restriction placed
nv Great Britain on cable communica-
tion between Holland and other coun-
tries. including tho Dutch colonies az
n very serious measure, which could
only have been devised by persons IN
acquainted with The situation and
with feeling in Holland.
Herr van Aalst declared that Dutch
commercial men would never yield %
such a measure or try 70 influence ne
government to yield. He thought Ger
many might forego Improvement on
Belgian roads.
The United States. which. in part,
he said. boasted Of Dutch origin, owed
tremendous lot 20 Holland, and.
therefore. was under moral obligation
20 help her. In conclusion he said
that the American government waa
playing a high hand.
Great Britain. on October II. stopped
all commercial cable communication
with Holland until such time as the
Netherlands government placed abso-
lutte restriction on the transit OF sand.
gravel and scrap metal from Germany
TO Belgium by way Of Holland. The
British government contended that this
concrete raw material was being used
by the Germans in great quantities in
the construction Of dugouts. to the
dc.riment o. the British soldiers.
The Netherlands government replied
by saying that il would satisfy he
British desire to stop the transit OF
sand and gravel 20 Belgium only when
the British government showed, de-
spite the declaration Of the German
authorities and the investigations OF
Dutch officers, that the materials were
b,ing used for war purposes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
Only Way to Beat Tam
many Is in Re-electing
Mayor, He Asserts
No Hohenzollern Issue
In Campaign, He Says
Governor Declares That 1t
viii Be Impossible for
Bennett to Win

Governor Whitman came out last
nigh, for Mitchell. On arriving here
from Chicago he registered at the st.
Regis and almost Immediately distrib-
uted .u typewritten form the statement
Of his position in the municipal cam
na.rr. u WAS evident that he had pre-
rarcl ,he statement, which he refused
in any way TO amplify, on his trip East.
"l.is plainly impossible" said he. 80
cleo. e Republican. The only hope ef
defeating Tammany Hall lies in the
candidacy Of Nh Mitchell l expect 70
vote for him, and believe that Repub-
ncsrs may properly support him and
maintain the.r party regularity, too.
But even If such were not the case and
the choice were between the obligation
Of par.isanship and the obligation of
citizenship, our duty would be entirely
clear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15

The people o. Pet-ograd have re-
ceiyed news Of the occupation OF Oesei
calmly, according to official adyices.
The newspapers publish interviews
with some 81 the Cabinet ministers
and others, who agree that. while the
operation seriously affects Russla's
strategic position. it does not consti-
tute an immediate menace 20 the capi-
tall Kerensky is still confined to his
bed with influenza, but is declared in
no danger.
The Premier's appeal to the feet was
addressed TO the commander of the
northern armies. and said:
"Tell the redoubt2be Baltic Fleet
that the hour of trial has arrived. Rus
sia expects for her safety a valiant
effort by the navy. and I. as generals
simo. demand that the sailors make
sacrifices.
"The hour has come when the Baltic
Flee. can defend the honor OF the
rather.aad and the great traditions o.
liberty and Of the revolution. l. is
time TO reflect seriou5l. and 10 cease
to cooperate involuntarily with the
cause Of the caemy. The garrison Of
Kronstadt has by its attitude already
caused the defensive resources OF the
fortress to be incomplete.
Let all remember that the father
land will not forgive criminal levi:y.
Let the abominable crime Of the battle
ship Petropavlovak be redeemed. ne;
the feet repuise the enemy under com
mand Of its officers whose patriotism IS
well known 10 all Russia"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
Lore Refuses ITO Be Good

Ludwig Lore. editor of the "Noiks-
zeitunc." who was introduced as being
no more pro-German than Karl Lie5-
krecht." said his paper had refused 70
rep'y to the warning Of me Postoiiice
Department.
I'VE were summoned to appear be-
cause We said this was a capitalists
war" he said. I'VE refuse 70 take back
one word of what We said. and we re-
fuse to be good i'm the future. We are
not German not as pro-German "a
some Of the officials at Washington.
When the war is over the mlitarists at
Washington and Berlin will be again
shaking hands and exchanging kisses"
Chairman Block came forth TO an
nounce that "our stylish Mayor Nit
chel" had said that be the Mayor was
the only person who could make poll
cal speeches from the steps of the City
Hall. after January it will be our
Socialist Mayor who will make speeches
from those steps he said
Charles ". Ervine. editor Of "The
Call" said he wanted TO send this mes
sage 20 "the lords Of misrule":
I'VE shall continue to be uncompro-
missing. We will not equivocate or
yield an inch. We will be heard The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
President Sets "Liberty Day" for
People to Assemble to Aid Loan

WSHMGTON lPed" HO" tonight omot" e" ',de oaot
aoemen tLarprc he goIamoNo l@hns:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
Dago Island Holds

The Germans did not succeed in
occupying Dago Island north Of Oesel,
according 10 later advices. The Rus
sian batteries on Dago Island we're
silenced after sinking four enemy tor
pedo boats and driving cruiser ashore,
and the Germans landed small de-
tachment. but they we're unable to
maintain their position and soon after
ward returned to their ships.
Premier Kerensky. in an urgent ap-
pcal TO the Baltic fleet TO defend the
fatherland "in this hour Of trial. di-
vulged the fact that The garrison OF
Kronstadt. the chief fortress and mill
tary port Of Russia and me station OF
the Baltic fleet. had already weakened
the defensive resources of the fortress
bv its attitude. which the Premier re-
fers TO as criminal levity.' lie ap-
peals to the navy to redeem the "9bom-
inabe crime" OF the battleship Petro-
pavlovsk, on which four officers. who
refused 20 sign pledge of fidelity to
the Provisional Government. were shot
at Heisingfors last month by members
of tho crew
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15

But there was another paragraph IN
The Governors declaration which rich
Is compensated the Tammany adhorents
for The pain he was causing them and
left the Fusion management with
modified Joy. The Governor said the
question Of patriotism was not involved
iu the canvas.
There is no Heheuzollcru issue in
the campaign" said M Whitman. My
acquaintance with Judge Hyian is
slight, but / have no reason 10 doubt
his Americanism. ! have known Mr..
Bennett for twenty years. and l believe
tfat he is as loyal 20 the country and
the flag as is the Mayor and the Gov
crnor.
AS the Governor Of this state. re-
sent the suggestion that the election or
the defeat Of any one Of these candidates
would indicate anv lack Of patriotism
on the part Of the people of the greater
city. constituting as they 90 more than
half Of the population Of the state.
The people Of the city and Of the state
are sincere and enthusiastic in their
support Of President Wilson at this
critical time. and they are loyal 20 the
country and 20 the cause, and they VIII
continue so 10 be whatever the result
OT tho plorr ION. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
Thierry Frances Envoy to Spain

PARIS. Oct. II. Joseph Thierry.
Minister Of Finance in the Rbot Cab
met. has been appointed French Am-
b. ador TO Spain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15

" Thierry was an Under Secretary
for War in the BRAND Cabinet, and
rose 10 prominence when he was ap-
pointed Minister OF Provisions during
the BRAND regime.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-15
Mayor Differs With Him

The Mayor. when the Governors
statement had been read 10 him over
tae telephone. expressed his gratlnca-
zion that the Governor he'd declared
hmsclt for decent and honest city gov
crrment.' But he went or:
Il REGRET that the Governor has cN-
o.e.sec the opinion that there is no
rohcnzollcrn issue in the campaign. II
-e were acquainted with ali the facts,
! su confident he would feel other
wise.
"Ihc Governors statement will NOT
ts..r single one OF tine disloyal from
voting for Nr. Hylan. They have all
made up their minds TO do so.
"The issue Of loyalty and disloyalty.
o. Amcricarism and Hohenzollernism,
is no, Of my making II was made by
those who attacked ard opposed nc
because Of my support of President
Wilson and the national government
10 this war. because Of my work and
,peecrcs for American preparedness.
and because Of my frank denunciatlon
o. .ac German militerlstlc autOc-acy
which we fight.
"No. an patriotic citizens are or
r7 side. ] DO not claim a monopoly
Of patriotism. Many patriotic citizens
viii be dcludcd into voting for Mr.
Hyan One thing Is clear, however
zone of the disloyal will vote for me.
All or them will be found with Hearst,
Cohalan and O'Leary. behind the can
d.dacy of Mr. Hylan. This is what
make the loyalty issue. The disloyal,
better than any one else. know whom
hey hate. whom they fear and whom
frct ouuo.on 80