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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
May Prolong War a Year.

The writer pays hearty tribute to
the efforts and sacrifices Of the Rus
slams since the beginning Of the war,
bu. says that it is virtually impossible
Tor Russia to transform her political
institutions at the crisis of great
war without being any way tenn
Eorarily fncapacitated. He goes on:
Not the fact but the military conse-
quence Of the revolution fills Russia's
western allies with profound regret.
We had a great fighting chance
OF bringing Germany to her knees in
this years campaign, strong though
she remains. If the Russian revolution
brought freedom to Russia 1t also
risked bringing slavery to Europe. and
at best it will prolong the campaign
Tor year unless the Russian armies
are able to renew promptly the mighty
deeds OF their past"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
Many Report Dependents.

Classification of the registration for
white persons shows ia totally dis
abled. 1861 with dependent relatives
indicated. 2.472 with probable exemp-
tions not indicated and 7,419 claiming
no exemptions.
Colored citizens registered totally
disab bIed to the number of so, with
1868 claiming dependent relatives and
651 coming in the class of probable
exemptions. Cards of 3.41S colored
persons indicated no claims of exemp-
tions.
There were total of 1870 aliens
registered and 20 alien enemies. Fifty
three Filipinos registered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
Time to Act Is Short.

The correspondent finds ground for
hope in the Russian character. and sees
the possibility Of a sudden rally which
would carry the Russian armies over
the German lines in Il tumultuous
horde He recalls Moltke's dictum that
RUSSIAN military support is always too
slow in coming and too powerful when
II comes. and thinks that it is probable
that II is because of their comprehen-
sion OF Russian psychology that the
Germans are retaining SO many troops
on the eastern front. Such considera-
tlons encourage the writer from re-
training from reckoning Russia down
and out. anyway this year; but he still
points out that the time is short in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
council supports the cabinet in con-

council supports the cabinet in con-
demning the kronstadt secession:
The council proposed a resolution
which paid compliment 70 krpn. on
stadt's devotion to the revolution. put
declared that Kronstadts step connlct-
ed with the general interests or tne
democracy and threatened to LEAD 70
the disorganization and dissolution OF
the empire. The resolution summons .t 4
Kronstadt to return Immediately to the
ranks Of the revolutionary democracy.
Voting on the resolution was posi-.
poned until Friday. but Vice Presioens
Press that the resolution would Ger,
tainIy be adopted. He denounced tne
Petrograd council for what he termed
its s1avish submission to its minister
'Kronstadt." said Liabovitch. will per. :.
sfst in its independent policy even II
it is denounced by the Petrograd couh-
Gil"
prisoners Ill Treated.
Serious accusations are being made
on the score of alleged i'll treatment OF
about one hundred officers OF the navy
and army held captive by the e,dtsrs. ioca.
council Of workmen's and soldiers
delegates. the same body which last
week declared Kronstadt independent.
No impartial inquirer is allowed 70 70
visit the prison, but the minister OF
Justice informs .,ths the ASSOCIATED AS ocna ess
The newspapers publish stories OF
oyercrowdine. dirt, insects. NEGLECT ~
the sick, and violence BY guards. ever
the worst prison abuses OF the old
regime. Although the officers were
placed in Jail nearly three months ago
and a so-called commission OF inquiry
is at work. the victims are stu Win
out information as to what they are
charged with
The famous military jurist and mem :
ber of the first duma. Prof: Vladimir
D. Kuzmin kravaieff. who boldly cnam- :
nioned the cause of political prisoners
under the autocracy. publishes an open
letter addressed to the socialist minis
ters Of the council of delegates impfor-
ing them to intervene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
Precinct 10 Leads Others
With 5,161-Many Police
and Firemen Enroll.
16,474 CLAIM TO HAVE
DEPENDENT RELATIVES
1910 Aliens and 79 Alien Enemies
Sign Cards+164 Report
Total Disablement.
First under the wire.

That was the way Washington fin
ished today in the race Of cities to be
the first to report to the War Depart
ment complete registration day returns
The total registration for the capital
exclusive of stragglers whose names
were taken this morning and cards re-
ceived in the days mail from residents
temporarily out of the city, is 32,327.
The registration by precincts was as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
British in U. S. Being Recruited.

NEW YORK, June 6.-Recruiting Of
British subjects for the British army
began here today at the headquarters
of Gen. w. A. White. Previous to the
opening of the headquarters more than
500 applications had been received for
details of enlistment. The recruiting
officers explained that the applicants
represented all professions and gradeo
of life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
Public-Spirited Citizens Help.

The conditions were relieved in .
large measure last night by the zeal OF
many public spirited citizens. who came
to Union station and took some OF the
veterans to their own homes to sleep
and be fed. Others who had no auto
mobiles hired taxicabs to carry the vet.
Grams where they were to put up for
the night.
a tour of the principal gathering places
this noon and said that while there
had been a great deal of congestion
he could not find that any one had
missed place to sleep or a meal. ex.
cept through his own fault. He said
If any went hungry II was because
they couldn't get to the places where
the food was being served. he heard
no complaint among the men, but a
great deal of favorable. comment Tor
the way in which the citizens Of WASH
ington had met the difficult situation.
Six trucks and force OF forty men
have been employed moving the cots
and bedding, and many more are
employed in carrying the food to the
old soldiers. A number of the most
prominent business men in the city
have neglected their own work and
been devoting their time to making
the visitors comfortable.
Use Of Automobiles Wanted.
Every public spirited citizen of
Washington who is glad TO see the
veterans here. and who is willing to
lend his automobile for a few hours
to help take care of the former Con-
federate soldiers, is earnestly urged 10
do SO by the citizens committee. Many
of the business men of Washington
have already contributed the use OF
automobiles for the entire week, but
many more are needed. g.
The committee wants all the auto
mobiles it can get this afternoon and
evening. The drivers should report to
John polph and A. Leftwich Sinclair.
in charge of the information Doth at
Union station. The Boy Scouts 20 on
duty at o'clock. and service. # citf-
zen. will be especially welcome after
that hour.
Needed for Transportation.
The automobiles are wanted to take
the incoming veterans to the halls
a bout the city where they are being
ouartered and also to haul food TO these
halls from the kitchen at the tented
city" This kitchen instead of working
a few hours at mealtime. is busy all
day with a relay of workers. in order to
provide food t,an ior tme Ha, Ps Was cre,vdsa
to canacity. DIR. z. T. Sewers contrib
uted the use of the building at 1924
New York avenue. where 400 mat
coInmbus also turned over to the COM
mittee the use Of their hall. at 5th and
as MANY of the veterans were pretty
u,aiI tired out after travelling. cots and
mattresses were placed for 125 of
then, in the Union station thar they might
u. hayA to endure the additional fatigue
81 iourneying to some Of the large halls
that have been held open for the veterans.
The tented city. big and commodious as IL
g. and the Maltby building adjoining
We're filled to capacity before o'clock
Aaonu' Sn,,,a nS the Younger and harder
vetsrana look advantage Of the soft Llna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
LET MONEY WORK FOR YOU.

Do Won realize losing tenspo
or that yelIow-back twenty around in your pocket?
y NJf Won invest liberty bond 3H
will Be earning money for
Uncle Sam through the various banks of District
ferinp to let
and that's the money
~ If Won want interest savings to
hank in the CITY and you wish subscribe liberty
The all the dess take of bond and
collect interest .-ooo.oo
into this investment and savings plan
: The Washington subscriptions are:
Previously subscribed .$674S450
Latest subscriptions. 55S66O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
Investigate at Kronstadt.

PETROGRAD. June 5, via London,
June 6.-Socialist members of the pro-
visional government and delegates of
the workmen's and soldiers committee
spent Monday at Kronstadt investigat-
ing the situation. One Of the delegates
reported this evening to the general
assembly of the workmen's and soldiers.
council He declared that if the Kron-
stadt Workmen's and soldiers dele
gates decision to assume control there
was maintained 1t would be a blow to
Russia. as 1t would lead the country
toward anarchy. especially IL the ex-
ample were followed in other districts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06

One of the most picturesque parades
that have ever marched up Pennsylvania
avenue is promised for tomorrow. In
this demonstration those who fought
on opposing sides in the civil war and
those who are training to lead the
greatest army the United States has
ever raised in the world war will be
seen.
There will be a large children's choir
and several Confederate choirs. who
will sing patriotic songs.
There will be a monster float, arrang-
ed by Victor Evans. illustrating the de-
velopment of the United States. having
as central tableau Confederate vet
Grams shaking hands with members of
the G. A. r.
An outstanding feature Of the parade
will be the participation Of the entire
outfit from the reserve officers training
camp at Fort Myer. 1900 strong. This
unit will constitute a war-strength
regiment, and will visualize for the
public the results of three weeks in
tensive training at one Of the army's
great training camps.
5000 in Military Section.
Estimates vary as to the number that
will be in the parade. Brig. Gen. Will
liam E. Harvey. who is in command of
the military section. figures that there
These will include about 1000 High
School Cadets and 1000 from the Vir-
ginia Military Institute.
1t is impossible to tell how many vet
Grams will be In. the parade. or even how
many are' In Washington. Those who
are Arranging the parade say that there
will be from 900 to 5000 Confederate
Veterans in line and that there may be
more than 10000. Besides this there will
be about 1000 Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams.
There have been forty-six automo-
biles provided for the comm anders of
divisions, the officials and their spon-
sors, matrons and maids of honor.
There should also be large automobile
section formed of public-spirited citi-
zens who have loaned their cars to
carry infirm veterans who will be un-
able to march. No estimate can be made
of the number of automobiles. but ii is
certain that there will be more than
one hundred.
Starts Promptly at 10 O'Clock.
Col Hilary A. Herbert. grand marshal
of the parade. will signal to Col. Rob-
ert E. Lee, his adjutant and chief Of
staff, for the parade to start from the
Peace Monument promptly at 10 o'clock.
The military section. under Gen.sHar-
vey. forms with the police detail and
the Marine Band in the streets near the
Peace monument. As they march up the
Avenue the various state organizations
are to fall in behind the military be-
tween 7th and 11th streets. The Con-
federate Veterans and the prominent
citizens are all to be in line after the
parade has passed 11th street
After the parade has passed through
the court of honor in front of the White
House and been reviewed by President
and Mrs. Wilson, Vice President and
Mrs. Marshall. the veterans are to be
served with refreshments by the United
Daughters Of the Confederacy of the
District of Columbia on the Ellipse
south Of the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
ARMED AMERICAN SHIP BESTS
GERMAN SUBMARINE. IN FIGHT
State Department Announces Battle in
Which U-Boat Is Believed to
Have Been Sunk.

German submarine believed to have been armed
American running fight lasting hour and half
which hve shots fired by the submarine twenty-five
by the An official by the State Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
Conference Is Held.

Ten representatives OF the so-caIIed
kronstadt republic. headed by the vice
president OF the republic. private
soldier named Liabovitch. held a con-
ference in the Marinsky Theater to-
night with the Petrograd council of the
workmen's and soldiers delegates.
which is the only authority the Kron-
stadt republic has recognized since it
recently declared the deposition of the
provincial government and expelled its
commissary.
The proceedings. during which the
Socialist Ministers Kerensky. Tsgre-
tell, SkobaloY and TcharnofY spoke,
revealed the fact that the Petrograd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
ALLIED 1917 PLANS
WRECKED, IS CLAIM
Russian Revolution the Cause,
Though SIavs May Yet Rem
der Military Aid.
WAR MAY BE PROLONGED
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, June 6-The military corre-
spondent of the Times. discussing the
Russian situation, says in effect that
the Russian revolution has wrecked the
plan for the entente allied compaign of
1917. The correspondent tries to take a
hopeful view that Russia may yet
strike useful blows. but he shows no
great confidence
The writer says that the situation of
the Russian armies before the outbreak
of the revolution was extremely favor
liable. The losses of 1916 had been made
good. the depots filled. a great number
OF new divisions created and guns and
munitions were steadily increasing In
quantities This latter was not merely
the result of an increasing output from
the Russian factories. but was also due
TO the TACT that the allies had sent hun
dreds OF guns and millions Of rounds
OF ammunition in the firm belief that
Inc russians were prepared to make
good use Of them against the common
enemy. The correspondent continues:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
District Officials Elated.

District ofi1cials were elated over the
smoothness with which the registration
machinery worked from the time n
started at o'clock yesterday morning
until the summarization board fnisbed
its task today. II single cog In the
machinery slipped the fact was not re.
ported. Registrars. assistants, the no
lice. high school cadets. Interpreters
automobile operators-in short. every
one who had anything to do with the
taking of the census-knew in advance
what was demanded of them and fol-
lowed instructions to the letter.
No disorders of any sort at the poll
ing places were reported by the police
Extra precautions had been taken.
however. and 100 coast artillerymen'
under command of Capt Harvey. re-
mained on duty in Potomac Park all
day and until the closing hour in the
evening in order to assist the police
should any trouble develop TT was
q case Of their being dressed up with
no place to co." said Mai. Pullman
today. Two hundred policemen were
assigned to the various precincts and
rendered valuable service by informing
many of those in line as to what aues-
tions they would be expected to answer
when they reached the registrars.
Only One Arrest Reported.
Antonio Granatferio, an Italian lamp
lighter. was the only person arrested
(Conttnued on Second Pagel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
HOST DOUBLE SIZE
OF THAT EXPECTED
Army OF Confederate Veterans
Here Far Exceeds Number
Forecast by Commanders.
ALL ARE Accommodated

Washington. invaded by ar army a.
more than 10000 Confederate veteran,
and more than 100000 other visitors
which was double the size OF the host
mat the city had planned to entertain.
mas. through the cooperation sf the
citizens. found accommodations for All
these guests
ms was the report made at a con-
Terence this noon OF business ana civic
leaders after three different agents had
made tour OF the city and observed
conditions.
robert y. Harper chairman OF the
citizens committee. which arranged for
the reunion of the veterans here said
that the requests for accomnodarIons
LOT veterans sent to him in reply 10
MS circular letters to all commando
placed the maximum estimat. AZ 100
who would be here
mere have been more than Q 600 vet,
eFans registered at the Union station
registration booths. There have been
more than 1000 badges distributed and
rush order has been put through for
S.oov more. so that each vcterfrn NAV
nave that souvenir 10 take home with
hlm Ih1s Is the best estimate that
could be had on the number OF old
soldiers who are here as the city's
guests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
Capital First to Report.

A tabulated report of the registration
returns was placed in the hands of Sec
board by the summarization committee.
and was Immediately transmitted by
messenger to Provost Marshal Gen.
Crowder at the War Department,
thereby giving Washington the distinc-
tion of being the first city to make a
complete report to the department
The difference of approximately 1000
between the registration figure and the
estimate of the War Department that
Washington should poll about $4,000
the fact that about 5000 persons Of
military age who are employed in the
federal departments and do not claim
Washington as their permanent home,
registered by mail outside the District,
Omcials Of the District believe that
there were few violations of the law
requiring all persons between the ages
Of twenty-one and thirty years to
register.
At the Municipal building this morn
ing more than a dozen persons who
claimed that they were prevented by
various reasons from registering yes
terday presented themselves for en-
rollment. They were kept under police
guard for several hours while Secre-
tary Donovan got in touch with the
War Department to find out what dis
position would be made OF their cases.
Provost Marshal General Crowder
this afternoon ruled a liberal policy in
handling such cases where good faith
is shown may be pursued for the next
few days.
Following receipt OF the decision the
would-be registrants were promptly
enrolled and proceedings for fndict-
ments in the district attorneys office
were called off.
Maj. Pullman, after a conference with
Gen. Crowder, issued a tstatement en-
phasizing the Importance Of every reg
istrant keeping his certificate Of reg.
istration. As the certificates are proof
of registration their loss might cause
considerable annoyance. it was pointed
nuf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
Germans stiffen West Line.

Our operations proceeded as planned
and we attacked to the west the best
German divisions. of which 156 now are
on our hands. Italy stepped gallantly
into the arena as soon as the season
permitted. while Belgium and Portugal
TOOK the field. Thus all the west
european allies were gathered at the
trysting places and became engaged
In hard fighting. with the result Of
facilitating Russia's task. We have
decidedly done SO, and although seven
ty-six German divisions and some
thirty-six Austro- -Hungarians still face
Russia. they are mainly landwehr.
landsturm. or tired regulars of the re-
serves. while the constant stream of
from the east to the west, sfiffenirf
the German defense. of which recent
reports Of the fighting gave proof.
The allied campaign in the west must
be judged in relation to the antici-
pated timely cooperation of the Rus
sian armies. which were early in
March two or three Tins superior, nu-
merically. to the Austro-Germans fac
ing them. Thanks to the. devotion Of
the western allies. brilliant campaign
by the gallant Russian armies seemed
assured and their Intervention was
timed for certain date. But when
the date came no Russian Intervention
occurred"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
complimented on Its Work.

mo other force of men in the United
States could have done the work better
and II Is doubtful II many could have
done it as we'll" was the comment of
Auditor Tweedale.
The personnel OF the force, in addi
tion to Mr.. Roche and Mr.. Hall. in
cluded William Towers. =. L. Kane. ].
C. Yeatter. Lee L. KemL. f. S. Green
well, r. w. Holt. L. b. Il. Oliver, G. F.
Hickey. w. A. Hipkins. B. c. Morre, H.
p. Berkeley. s. McKimmie. c. c. Wright.
c. H. Schaaff. Il. A. F. Harrison, J. A.
r. Lusby. John G. Petritz. Karl Critsch.
]. T. Williams. X. p. Wright, II. r.
Allen. w. W. Vaught and Lee Ross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
Provisions for Veterans.

Thomas Grant. secretary OF the citi.
zens' committee. who has been work.
ing day and night to provide sleeping
quarters and food for the yeterans
and John Dolph. who turned his Office
Iorce or men into service helping to
take care of the incoming veterans,
estimated some OF the places accom-
mHaatns fn ,bs ne en,ed veterans ans, as folows
building. 500: Crosby House. 500;
Plaza Hotel. $50: Convention Hall and
armory; 1900: c street armory. 800:
city hall. 300: telephone company
bull ing on B street. 90: Carroll Insti-
tute. $50: engine house on Delaware
avenue and c street. 125.
The culinary department at the
tented city" is taking care Of at least
5000 veterans at every meal. and maxi
ing a shift in forty-fve minutes to
take care of the next crowd Thou
with meals at the buildings where they
are quartered, the food being carried
to them in trucks
The national officers of the Confed-
crate Veterans said today that every
thing possible is being done by the
citizens of Washington for the comfort
of the veterans. II there has been any
hardship. they say. 1t is due to the
fact that SO large a number came un-
expectedly.
!. Heavy Drain by War Contingent.
Ageravatine conditions. II was point.
ed out at the conference this noon. 10
the fact that there have recently come
to Washington, on account of the war.
more than 5000 additional government
employees, and this has made heavy
drain on accommodations OF all sorts.
so that to get cots. mattresses and
blankets for an unexpected arrival OF
10000 men was some task TO put upon
the community.
An inspection OF conditions was
made today by Eliot Wadsworth. the
acting manager OF the American Red
Cross, who after conference with
Chairman Harper. said ell was being
dore that could be done and that pro-
vision will be made to have orderlies.
nurses and a physician on duty at all
hours where the old soldiers are guar.
tered
Chairman Harper had several agents
make a tour of these buildings at mid
night, and received reports that beds
had been provided for all. that every
veteran had been fed and ice water was
being carried to them on their cots as
they asked for 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-06
All Night Work Counting Up.

Beginning at $3.50 o'clock last night
and working through until 1890 this
morning, thfrty-one employees of the
local government made the complete
summary Of the registration returns OF
the District OF Columbia. The men were
picked from various branches Of the
service. and their herculean task Of in
spectfng every registration card and
summarizing results according to 140
classincations Of ages and exemptions
stands out as one of the big accom-
plishments Of the entire census taking
g. Hall, deputy superintendent of in
surance, were in charge Of the force
All worked behind closed doors and un-
der oath. The only intermission was
ono Of ten minutes while the men were
fed coffee and sandwiches.