Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-05-15

WASHINGTON MAY 14-Preparation incident
the war with Germany created unprecented con-
heretofore has answered requirement is wholly
inadequate to with the situation Personal inter-
views are denied those seeking them, kilograms tenn
porariy laid aside and letters apparently are
wholly disregarded executive departments and
in legislative branch of the government
The statement may sound absurd, but it is a fact
that there isn't available the department floor
space enough accommodate, even in jammed dscom-
fort the Clerical force that would be required
swer the thousands of letters and kilograms that come
daily to the department And the worst Of it is that
the clerical not available Tie demand for
competent stenographers and clerks far exceeds the
supply that the compensation offered by the govern
ment is insufficient get the necessary help
The of the adjutant general literally has been
svan,ned with letters and kilograms, most of them
from men DESTROYS of obtaining commissions in the
provisional army and asking for application blanks 1t
has been physical mpossbility to answer these let
with the printed FORM and thousands OF per
sons been disappointed and feel asgreved that
their communications have not commanded Immediate
attention.
Conditions the legislative branch Of the govern
better There isn't time enough in a "a
day t. enable the senators congressman to
inteligently all of the kilograms that
them attend to the requests contained therein
follow their committee work and attend the sessions
congress
Il haven't seen my babies awake in over two
weeks" said Schley Howard, today, discussing
upon his time, result of the and leg
incident thereto. The complaint Of At
tol among senators and representatives from every
section Of the country.
What's keeping you so busy?" Howard was asked
eff didn't think you joking, I'd pity you" he
replied reaching into pocket producing
probably hundred kilograms that had been dev-
cred at his office before his arrival from home He
turned the kilograms to me, that 1 might
myself to the nature If not the amount of work,
that is being required of him.
The first telegram protested tax and re-
fax al OhO and from TIA
There from billposting
opposing the this of advertising.
Next there telegram from music house con-
curing ideas of raising the by tax
alton, protesting against tax on the wholesale
price Of musical instruments.
Then came a message from civic body appealing
for the defeat the special poster advertis-
ing.
A telegram from newspaper publisher protesting
the increase second class postage rates was among
the number
A tobacco company wired for the congressman's
opinion the tobacco tax on particular INES OF
the business.
Certain citizens wired protest against
ton Of German prison camp in the vicinity of prop
erty they owned North Carolina, and wanted nfor-
nation about and help defeating the plan.
A doctor of divinity seeking appointment a a
army chaplain, telegraphed, asking endorsement and
assistance in landing the commission.
An automobile protested against the njus-
tiOe Of laying heavy tax on automobiles.
A wealthy corporation voiced opposition to the
troactive tax profits
There was message from gentleman who has
formed ambulance corps and wanted the orsaniza-