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The Washington herald., 1917-05-02

tion to existIng income taxes which.
on such amount is IL per cent, includ-
ing the normal tax. The new and ad-
ditional rate means that men with in
comes above a half million will give
approximately one-half of those in
comes to the tax collector.
The subcommittee recommendation was
for an additional tax of 20 per cent on
incomes between $4,000 and 81, ,oo0, 900. and
80 per cent on incomes above a million.
1t Is understood the committee has
modified lower rates accordingly, begin
ming with the low exemption of 1900
for single persons and 5000 for married
persons.
The intermediate rates, however. have
not been definitely fixed by the commit
tee, although there has been an agree
ment on the maximum.
The surta-x of l per cent Is expected to
begin at 5000, incomes lower than that
amount being subject 10 the present
normal tax and an additional normal tax
OF 2 per cent.
The excess profts tax nxed at ls per
cent by the subcommittee, also caused
trouble in the fun committee and IL sub
ject to revision. a..
The subcommittee was eharsed with
exceeding Its authority in framing the
entire BILL as members Of the committee
insisted the subcommittee was merely to
make suggestions and not to take up
all the schedules
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pie in their struggle for independence
during the war OF the American Revolu-
ton. The 100000 loan is but an earn
the French, however.
Secretary McAdoo also announced last
hight that while the arrangements have
not yet been concluded. negotiations are
under way looking toward the making
OF a substantial loan TO Belgium.
II was also learned that the Serbian
government has approached the United
States on the subject OF financial as
sistance. The application is looked
upon favorably by the administration
The fact that neither Serbia nor Bel
gium can ofer any but Intangible Sc
curity for advances OF money is not
given consideration by the sdministra-
ton
It was stated by Secretary NcAdoo
last night that in advancing money to
such nations. fighting for their very ex-
istence. the United States is helping the
general cause OF democracy and takes
the same chance Of repayment that a
nation takes when il places an army in
the field to defend its territory.
Negotiations for a large loan 10 RUs-
sia by this government were initiated
yesterday afternoon when c. onou.
charge OF the Russian Embassy here,
conferred with Treasury Department
officials II Is understood that the new
government OF Russia wants 500, ooo,OOo
as soon as Il can be arranged, and
eventually 10000 OO0
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02

CBy the international News SerVtceD
New York. May 1.-"Diamond Jim
Brady's love Of sparkling gems, his gas
tronomic feats. and his first nights at
theaters are to be used as hammers IN
the Surrogates Court to break his Will
disposing OF $4,000 Daniel NJ. Brady
a brother. and Mrs. Harriet Matthew
sister, have decided to contest the VIII.
Mental incompetency and undue influence
will be alleged.
Brady divided his Jewels. valued at
81, 600. .OoO among many friends. Girl ac-
ouaintances received gifts OF $5,RO ana
costly Jewels. He set aside $4,000 TO the
Johns Hopkins Hospital and about 5000
900 to the New York Hospital. HIS
brother was bequeathed only 800. His
sister was allowed the income from
Us CO.,
Many Instances OF Rrady's eccentric
tiles will be raked out OF the past TO
adorn the court records. One OF them
will be his habit OF each month direct
ing his valet minutely concerning the
Jewels he intended to wear that month.
The eighth of the month was generally
black pearl day." the tenth emerald
day"
A bit OF poetry, aEcrihed to Brady and
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
SHIP GUNNERS
BELIEVED
Lieut.. Thomas and Nine of His
Men Thought to Be
U-Boat Victims.

Navy Department officials believe that
Lieutenant c. c. Thomas. L. S. n, in
charge OF the gun crew on board the
American oil tank steamer Vacuum
which was sunk by a submarine and nine
Of his men are lost.
This admission came late yesterday
afternoon, following the issuance of a
statement by the State Department say
ing that the Vacuum was destroyed by a
submarine and not a mine.
The message to the State Department
confirming the sinking OF the Vacuum
on saturday came from the American
Consul General at London. He stated
that the mate and seventeen Of the crew,
including three gunners. had been rescued
and landed. These were all in one boat
The Navy Department. after saying,
We regret to announce that as yet the
remainder or the naval contingent OF the
steamship Vacuum have not been To-
Gated gives the following list:
Lieutenant c. c. Thomas in charge:
Alexander Donald. seaman second class,
Corona. L. l., n. Y; Charles ]. Fischer,
eoxswain. Philadelphia; Frank H Loree.
seaman, Philadelphia; Charles F. Luckan,
seaman. Baltimore: Oswald H Lucke,
coxswain, Jacksonville, Fla; Henry J..
MusshOrn. seaman. Mt. Olive, Ill; George
W. Parker. boatswaln's mate, Nc-folk.
Va: James z. Williams. seaman, oorn
Putnam County. Ind: John Williams,
coxswaln. Dolton Station. Ill
The three who were rescued are Frank
NJ. Lasher, seaT1an second class, Elein.
Ill: John Niehols. gunner's mate. third
class. Garfield. n. j: and George 7.
Wilson apprentice seaman. Missouri
Valley. Iowa
When asked to amplIfy the formal
rtaternent Of the Navy Department, an
Official said. The probability Is that
they are lest
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
TEUTON WORKERS
CROW RESTLESS,
LANSING HEARS
Increasing Disafection Among
Munitions Employees, State
Department Learns.
PEOPLE CRY FOR FOOD
Declare Class Distinctions Have Led to
Intense Suffering Among
Lower Strata.

Convincing evidence OF growing disaffec
tion among the workers in German mu-
milton factories. with indications that
food riots may lead to rebellion in var
ious parts OF the empire. was contained
in authoritative dispatches which reached
the State Department last night
Organized workers in German factory
towns have risen in determined protest
against German methods of food distribu-
ton and are crying defiance because
class distinctions set up by the German
authorities have led to intense suffering
and actual want among the working
masses.
Part OF the Geramn press has swung
into line behind the German munition
fiuential German newspapers, the Vos-
sische Zeitung, in its issue OF April 26.
published a letter addressed to the Ger
man minister of war by the general COM
mittee of labor societies with reference
to the recent strike in various German
munition plants. severely scoring the
autocratic injustices practiced by Of
ficials upon the poorer classes The
State Department received the text of
the workers def to the war ninister.
The communications said in part:
Disxatisfaction Exists.
The idea OF stopping work at least
to such an extent could not have gained
ground IL dissatisfaction had not ex.
listed among the working classes, the
chief cause OF which is the insufficient
regulations for the distribution of fooo.
The food is consumed by persons who
are not giving their whole force TO the
defense OF their country"
Another State Department cablegram
from abroad recited how the important
Berliner Tageblatt editorially arraigned
the despotic influences which have held
the German people under the yoke OF the
feudal land lords and warmly defended
the forces that are setting themselves UP
against special class privileges. A copy
of this editorial in the departments pos
session stated:
Inheritance From Long Ago.
The fcudal system of holding land by
herity is inheritance from the time
of the humiliation of the German people.
This was in order to maintain the bril-
lance of certain families at the cost OF
the majority. The German people in the
course of the last twenty-five years have
raised themselves and they now possess
a commercial force and general culture
more than sufficient to govern themselves
and to furnish their own leadership.
'All the rightly directed impetus OF
the present time as well as the growing
intelligence and increasing capacity, and
last but not least, the ever stronger driv-
ing power of democracy manifested In the
present generation. all these forces are
setting themselves up against special
class privileges. The basic principle of
equal suffrage for Prussia should be laid
as soon as possible, and this will form
the preliminary condition upon which all
further reforms will rest"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
FRENCH SHELLS 4
ON LA0N FRONT
Pen ENEMY IN
Prussians Unable to Attempt
Anything Except
Scouting.
BRITISH AEROS In RAID
Gen. Nivelle's Troops Fortify Ground
Won During Titanic Drive
on Monday.
> Csblt to ne wsshinrto1 Hera1.

SPECIAL Cable to Tie washinrtou Heran
Paris, May The French are re-
organizing the positions captured IN the
Champagne, and no heavy nghtinE tooaE
place last night Following is today-s
oficial French account Of military opera
tons:
South Of the oise we repulsed a Ger
man attack on one four small posts
in the region Of Barisis. Along the
Chemindes-Dames the artillery hGhtins
was rather violent. In the sector be-
tween Troyon and HUrtebise patrol
encounters took place. 4 German recon-
noitring party which attempted to ap-
proach our lines east Of HUrte ise vas
driven back BY our fire.
In the Champagne the night passed
in relative quiet in the sector Of our
attack, where our troops are organ
fzing the captured positions. Ths
number Of prisoners captured by us
in the fighting yesterday and actually
enumerated is more than 900.
There is nothing TO report from
the remainder Of the front"
London. May l-RsidinE activities
north OF Ypres are reported by todGy's
British war statement. which reads:
we made q successful raid last
night north Of Ypres. ana captured q
re- prisoners. Elsewhere there val
nothing Of special importance"
Berlin. via London. May IA
French storming attack with fresh di-
visions failed yesterday between Pros
ues and Auberiye. says the Official
German statement issued today. The
German in this area. Il IS added. hold
complete possession Of their positions
On the western front yesterday twenty
FIVE British and French airplsnes and
i've balloons were forced down.
ConEtantinople. April %. Cvts London.
May lD-Retirement OF Russian troops
al different poitnE on the Caucasian
frontier is announced by the Turkish
war onrice today THE statement fol-
0ws:
Our patrols obtained informs ton that
the enemy had Withdrawn his advance
posts and sconing patrols at different
points. Wherever our patrols engaged
enemy patrols the results were TO our
advantage. We occupied several vii
lsEss=L..-2--0 in the possession CT the
enemy"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Urges Corps to Gather
Data On War Casualtie.

Ian Hamilton, secretary Of the Hon.
Arthur ]. Baffour and a director of the
British Red Cross, yesterday urged Amer
lea to establish an Intelligence corps
of the American Red Cross to inform
relatives Of missing men on battle fronts
as to their fate.
"One OF the greatest acts Of mercy we
can perform is to gather information for
the relatives back home Of men wounded
or killed on the battlefield" he said
Mr.. Hamilton said there were several
thousand persons now engaged by Great
Britain and France in obtaining such
Information concerning the British and
French soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Secret Treaty Suspected
Between Chile and Germany

Buenos Aires, May I-Under the cap
ton Suspicious Neutrality" the news
paper Revista, a weekly, charges in its
current issue that secret treaty exists
between Chile and Germany. BY this
treaty. II was charged, Germany will
support an invasion of Patagonia by
Chile, and in return Chile will support
Germany's position in South America
The article has aroused much comment.
especially in view Of the long delay Of
Chile in naming delegates to the neu-
trality conference in Buenos Aires.
The possession OF Patagonia has long
been In dispute between Chile and Ar
gentina, but by a treaty made in 1881
Chile ceded practically all of old Pata-
gonia and the eastern coast OF TERRA del
Fuego to Argentina.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
wall Street Wolf" Battles
With Guards in Court Room

struggle came when Lamar. fearing ap-
parently, censure from the court ap-
pealed to seven of the jury. who already
had seated themselves in the box.
Gentlemen, Judge Cushn1sn has ruled
that be permitted to converse with wit
nesses and my counsel with all freedom, g
Lamar declared as he waved his hands
in intense appeal. Cant you gentlemen
do something to influence the higher
officers OF the law to put a stop to this
espionage and physical violence 1 have
been subjected tor"
A guard stepped up to Lamar. "sit
down" he said.
IT won't" replied Lamar, and he
didn't, but continued to pace the floor
Lamar had taken his seat when Judge
eastman arrived to open court however
Just at that moment one of the guards
seized Lamar by the arm an dattempted
to force him into a seat The former
Wall Street operator, who is serving a
term in the Federal prison in Atlanta,
resisted. In the scuffle the guards cap
fell to the floor. and it appeared to spec
tators blows would be struck But-none
were.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Soft Coal Will Advance
IS Cents a Ton in Price

Philadelphia. Pa, May THE rrice OF
soft coal will advance approximately IS
cents a ton. dealers here said today.
This will be the result. II u said, of the
% to 30 per cent increase In wages
granted Central Pennsylvania 5000
soft coal miners.
After a 12-day deadlock miners and
operators here last night reached a set
tlement. The new pact goes into effect
April /, 1918. 1t is the greatest wage IN
crease ever granted soft coal miners in
this section. The men had demanded a
fat increase OF 80 1-3 per cent. The
miners also won their deman that the
operators collect all union dues at their
own expense.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
CBy the International News servie

CBy the International News serviee.)
New York. May David Lamar.
Wolf OF Wall Street" on trial with
seven others in the Federal court here,
caused a sensation today when he
fought with his two guards from At
lanta, Ga. who tried to restrain his
movements. A crowded courtroom wit
messed the battle, in which Lamar
emerged victorious.
Lamar. on trial with Capt. Franz Won
Rintelen and others, including two for
mer Congressman. on indictments
charging they conspired to foment
strikes in munition plants. insisted
upon his constitutional rights when he
was led into court this morning.
Just as the guards had removed the
handouts. Lamar started down the
aisle in his customary morning con-
stitutional
sit down." yelled one OF his Federal
escorts.
"rn not" replied Lamar. THE court
has ruled I am to have perfect freedom,
and I'm going to get IT.
The most dramatic incident OF the
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
BRITAIN MAY CHANGE
ADMIRALTY PERSONNEL
Inability to Remove U-Boat Menace
Causes CIamor for Shake-Up.
(By the International News ServI

CBy the International News ServIce.)
London, May 1.-Drastic changes may
be made in the personnel Of the admir-
atty, according to the parliamentary
correspondent of the Chronicle today.
Opposition to the admiralty over its in
ability to remove the German submarine
menace has reached its highest point.
1t is rumored that certain members OF
the house OF commons are preparing 10
start a movement to-Eestore Col. Win
ston Churchill to the post OF first lord
of the admiralty in spite OF the harsh
criticism directed against him for his
part in the Gallipol campaign.
The admission of Sir Edward Carson.
present first lord OF the admiralty, that
the loss Of ships is increasing aroused
the press to renewed attacks today.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Abruzzi and Marconi
On Way From ItaIy

The Duke Of the Abruzzi, well known
in the United States on account Of his
explorations and his blighted international
romance with an American milllonaire's s
daughter, and Guglielmo Marconl, wire
less inventor, are on their way here to
represent Italy.
They will confer with this government
about a loan and the general subject of
war which has been touched upon by the
ether former enyoys.
They are expected In Washington in
a few days.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Eat Is Per Cent Less,
King George VIII Urge

London, May IA proclamation by
King George, to be issued within a few
days, will appeal to the people OF Great
Britain to cut down the consumption OF
food . per cent.
1t will be read from the steps Of the
royal exchange and town halls through
out the country and next Sunday from
all pulpits.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Won Bernstorf's Cousin
Arrested as Teuton Spy

San Francisco, Cal. May l.-Baron
Alhard Won Den Busscha Muench de-
clared by Federal authorities to be a
German spy, and cousin of Count Won
Bernstorh, former German ambassador
OF the United States, is I'm the govern
ment net here today.
In 10 guise OF a peaceable Swiss. son
Of a shipbuilder, travelling under the
name OF Kurt Brunnon, the German ar
rived in a California port from the
Orient Friday and was detained at
Angel Island by the immigration au-
thorities. Today United States Mar
shall James B. Holohan went to Angel
Island and arrested the Baron as an
alien enemy OF the government
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Delayed Southern Breezes
Hurts Attendance at Beach

Bathing enthusiasts are feeling Eenu-
inely ''peeyed" over the present unSeS-
sonable weather. Both the women and
men OF Washington who seek the refresh
ing waters at the Municipal Bathing
Beach are impatient for some good old
summertime"
Since the beach opened last MONDAY
there have been a small group Of bsthers
In the District pools. but until Old Sol
shines with more intensity than he has
been doing the beach will not attain ita
usual height OF popularity.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
1000 CARPENTERS STRIKE.

Pittsburgh. Pa, May 1.-Serious labor
trouble in the Pittsburgh district doomed
up today when 1000 carpenters went on
strike, their ranks being augmented by
so plumbers laborers.
The carpenters ask IS for an eight hour
day instead OF S. with double time for
overtime
The plumbers laborers ask for an In
crease Of Atty cents a day
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
SUSPECT ENEMY ALIENS
OF FOMENTING STRIKE
U. S. Starts Investigation of Chicago
Bakers Walk-out.
(By the International News ,

W N@-~ news SERVICE D
Chicago, May 1.-The United States
government today took a hand In the
bakers strike that has left Chicago
breadIess.
Following orders from the Department
OF Justice to see II alien enemies have
had hand in inducing the bakers tn
walk out. District Attorney Clyne began
an Investigation At the same time Sec
retary Morrison, of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, was speeding from
washington to Chicago, at the instance
OF Secretary OF Labor Wilson. to see that
iabor's pledge of no strike during war"
is kept
If the district attorney finds that alien
enemies have had a hand in the strike,
those strikers who have not taken out
naturalization papers may be interned.
omcials early today feared there would
oe renewal OF the bread riots of yes
terday. Consequently strong guard
was thrown into the Jewish quarter the
scene of yesterdays riots. -
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Giant Pier at New York
Seized by u. S. Officials

New York. May lone Of the largest
piers in New York harbor was seized to-
day by the Federal government The
seizure was made by r. A. c Smith.
dock commissioner backed by a detach-
ment Of marines.
The pier. located in Brooklyn. and
valued at 5000, 900. had been leased re-
Gently to the Luckenbach Steamship
Company by the city for a term Of
thirty years. The pier was completed
recently.
Mr.. Smith said that at the time the
lease was made there had been no rea-
son to question the transaction but that
since matters had come up which made
necessary the seizure today
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
e Norwegian Ships
Sunk in Seven DAYS

London, May Herman sub
marines IN the last seven days
have sunk twenty-three Norwe-
gian vessels of an aggregate ton
mage OF 5000 tons, says a dis
patch from Christanla- This is
the largest total OF Norwegian
shipping sunk in a single week
since the war began.
Two motor ships with hulls OF
ferro concrete have been con-
structed for tests in Norwegian
North Sea trade. If1they prove
efficacious a large feet will be
built to replace the lost vessels.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
SPUR
SENATE AHEAD
Vivian and Jofre Visit Up
per Chamber. Wildly Cheer.
ed by Crowded Galleries.

NJ. NivIsni and Marshal Jonre yes
terdsy spurred the Senate OF ths
United States into greater determina-
ion to use every IegisIs i've means in
IS power to help defeat Germany
Through a multitude or cheering
American citizens. the French heroes
entered the Capitol shortly after noon
and received the most enthusiastio
greeting that has ever bees accorded
foreigners by the stsid and dignined
Senate.
outbursts Of cheering and applause
such as have not been seen for years
greeted the Frenchmen. As they en-
tered the chamber. escorted by Senator
Lodge. Of Massachusetts,, and Hitch
cock, OF Nebraska. the Official recep-
tion committee. from the galleries
ana from the Senate floor arose cheer
after cheer. The galleries were
crowded TO their uttermosL Many
persons were unable to hnd seatG-
Down in the Senate proper, practically
every Senator was in his seat. Around
the walls Of the room sat members OF
the House Of Representatives.. present
in an unofficial capacity. All cheer
ed. all spplauded, all paid homage to
the heroes Of the republic across the
sea.
senators Mise 90 Feet.
Members Of the Senate rose TO their
feet. Persons In the galleries had already
stood Up. each eagerly looking over the
shoulders OF the person in front In an
enthusiastic endesVor to look at lonr AZ
possible at the French visitors.
From some OF the galleries women took
on flowers they wore and attempted to
toss them down TO the visitors Most OF
the flowers lodged upon the ledge OF the
galleries; none OF them reached the nsn
for whom they were intended
For three minutes the cheering con-
tinued. No one wanted Il TO stop. No
one tried TO stop IL. Notwithstandinr the I
'unoending'' Senate rules against de-
monstrations from the galleries. ali re-
serve was swept away 10 remain while .
those representatives of the American
people put their whole hearts Into THAR
CONTINUED OK PAGE Two.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
WILL FOSTER TRADE RELATIONS

London. May IA dispatch from Co.
penhagen today said that Denmark, Nor
way and Sweden soon will establish
commercial offices In the United States
to foster trade relations.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02

Boston. May 1.-The former Boston
schooner. Woodward Abrshama. va, sunki
on Ireland on April ., according 20 word
reeived at the Boston CHAMBER of Com
mere today from New York "a fEt.,
Of the crew II unknown
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02

S1.OO to Harpers Ferry. s1 * Ia x,,t.
chester and return, Baltimore and Ohio
rom washington, a. m. Sunday, Nav
8. Returning same day.-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
Births, Marriages and Deaths.

The wsshington Herald Is printing daily no
tices q niIth-| marriages. and deaths EmouE ID.
peopis cf W.zniasiao.
rhsss notie- aspear today on PAGE g.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
SENATOR Rise 90 rect.
BOSTON sCHooNER SUNK

ooErSuED on PAGE Two.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-11

Such is the gist of startling an
nouncement made here this morning
by the Jill Shimpo, one of the mos.
reliable Of the Japanese newspapers
published in Toxic. The information
has been obtained by the Japanese
paper from reliable source in Wash
ington.
According to the Jiji's Washington
special dispatches Viscount Ishii re-
turned to Washington Monday from
a visit to New York and three days
rest in Atlantic City to reopen nego-
tiations with the proper American au-
thorities on the steel and gold EN-.
barge questions which are generally
regarded as backbone of Ishiis mis-
sion.
The negotiations are said to be dead
locked owing to the firmness of the
stand of the United States govern
ment in upholding the embargo.
There is big balance in payment
to be made by the American importers
to Japan. but even this was ordered
stopped by the United States, says
Jill. No such payment can be made
on account of the gold embargo.