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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13
Secretary Lane Defends
The Advisory Commission
business Men Aiding National Defence Council Are Swayed
by Patriotism He Asserts Graft Charges Baseless
Reorganization Plan Is Admitted

thousand cannon You would, OF course
call together the men who knew no"
much lumber or copper or steel the
country had or could produce. wen
that is what the Advisory Commission
told US we should do-get the business
men of the country around the taoIe
to help out. And We did.
"And they have helped us. They have
worked day and night, and paid their
own way. crowded half dozen IN a
room. and annoyed all the time be
cause they couldn't satisfy their good
strong Yankee executive instinct oy
doing things instead of advising how
they could be done.
ii have heard that some Of these men
were not as disinterested as they
might be; that they wanted to make
money. That wouldn't be unnatural II
it were true. However. have looked
up all the rumors that have come IA
my attention and found them TO be
baseless mere filings by the unsuccess-
full. OF course. all can't be satisfied
and where things arc done quickly
there must be some mistakes"
Mr.. Lane did not contend that the or
ganization as created was wholly salts
factory.
"No. it is not" he replied, when
asked the direct question.
at is an emergency organization.
But it is along the right line. The
council is planning reorganization.
which is now. believe. UP 20 the
President. under which there will be
greater consolidation and more direct
control.
THE abused Socialists have been large
ly responsible for teaching us where we
went to if we logically carried out the
theory OF unlimited competition. So
the business men took all the traffic
would bear from the Allies. as they did
from the public. But when this coun-
try is threatened, when our national
life is at stake. the making OF money
becomes secondary.
This is not mere idealism or theory.
1t is fact, and the business man knows
it. So | say, the first call upon the
business man is the patriotic call. |
took man from $4,000 place and
put him to work at $1,000 by telling
him that he had call to the colors.
Sentiment is not dead thing.
"Then there is the gang spirit. Men
are like boys in this, too; they like to
work together, whether for good or
otherwise. The whole theory of the
law of supply and demand is set aside
at such time. -,
Gust a little cooperation--that's the
effect of the gang spirit-and littie
direction, and you have nine-tenths OF
the business men doing exactly what
you wish them to do.
"For this war must be won, and the
last ton Of ore. the last pound OF steel,
the last bale of cotton. the last sheaf
of wheat will be needed. We must
not hesitate to do the drastic thing if
il is to be the effective thing. 4,
"This war is not to make any man
rich. There will be revolution in the
country II business works to that end,
and socialism will surely come. The
best protection to industry now is to
see that industry is not allowed to
take what it can get
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13
Conveys Quick Action
Saved u. S. Transports,
Says Captain of One

An Atlantic port, July 12.-Only the
ouick concerted action Of the large
CONVOY Of destroyers and fast cruisers
saved the American transports from
being sunk by German submarines
while en- route 10 France.
This statement was made IN a french
port by the captain OF one OF tne
smaller transports 70 llfetlme ao
ouaintance, who returned to-day.
"The American troopshlps were az
tackled in force by German U-ooats on
their way to France" he said. NearIy
every vessel in the convoy was tred on
including nv own. and it was only due
10 the fast manpuvring OF our escort
Of battleships that the German SUD
marines were driven off. One supma-
rine is known to have been sunk, Wnile
several others are believed 10 nave
been severely damaged"
He stated that the marksmanshlp OF
the American gunners was almost IN
cannv. wilhelm Tell had nothing on
our bows. / believe that they could
easily pick an apple off tree TWO
miles distant, without disturbing the
foliage" he said.
The man who gives the above ac-
count Is a captain in the transatlantic
trade who is considered by shipping
men as a man of the highest veracity.
II is believed that he is the first man
to talk with the captains of the trans
ports regarding the submarine incident
that has returned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13

Washington, July 12.-The relation
Of business men to the government was
described to-day by Franklin Lane, Sec
rotary Of the Interior and one OF the
six Cabinet members who compose the
Council Of National Defence.
Answering talk in Congress and else
where suggesting that members OF the
Council are in position to make con-
tracts with themselves, and thus derive
personal profit from the war, Mr.. Lane
said the business men composing the
Advisory Commission have no controi
over contracts, and, in fact, give 70 the
government infinitely more than they
receive.
The statement WAS given 70 The AS
ISOLATED Press as the result OF lnqul-
ries concerning recent criticism OF the
commission and persistent report
that reorganization OF the Couhcil Is
imminent The opening question pore
on the possibility of Cabinet members
constituting the council making any
personal profit out Of contracts, g.,
Eve have nothing TO SELL" he said.
"When il is considered that the Coun-
Gil of National Defence consists OF Sec
retarv Baker. a lawyer; Secretary Dan
iels. an editor; Secretary Lane, law
yer: Secretary Houston, college pres
ident; Secretary Redheld, retired
fbusiness man; Secretary wilson.
labor union official, you will realize that
there il not much chance for tha'
charge being true. dr.,
"The Council Of National Defence
buys nothing That body was created
by Congress as a measure of prepared.
ness TO mobilize resources-a sort OF
stock-taking body.
"But when Congress provided for
this council il created supplemental
BODY which is sometimes confused WIFE
the council itself, which is called the
Advisory Commission, and these are
real business men. They are nomi--
mated TO the President by the council
and appointed by him. These gentle
men donate their services ana were
chosen because they were speclaIlS's'
successful specialists. l doubt II any
country in Europe could produce a
finer body" 49,.
The Secretary's attention was direct
ed TO the fact that much or the CRU
cism had been aimed at the committees
of business men, who advised the eouh-
ell respecting copper, lumber and other
subjects recurring technical knowledge.
"What part do these men play!' ne
was asked. WI. .ho
\"That is a simple story. When the
var came we had card indexes and re,
pofts by the carload. But these could
not be converted into guns and canton
ments and aeroplanes. We had to move
ouicklv. So the council sent Tor the
men who had been in Europe and knew
what had been done in France and Eng
land and gained the benefit OF their
experience. aha,
lumber you could secure at once Ior
building houses for million men; wha'
would YOU do? Or If you wanted cop
ner for a billion shells, or steel TOT ten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13
Neutrals' Exports
Will Be Stopped
In a Few Weeks
IFrnm M Tribune Bureaul


Washington, July Interpretations
to neutral countries will be practically
stopped during the next few weeks, &C
cording TO reliable information OBJ
tanned to-day. The Export Council, it
is credibly stated, is practically agreed
that all available tonnage must be uti-
lized at this time for shipments TO the
Allies.
President Wilson's export control
proclamation becomes effective at IL
o'clock midnight Saturday, July IL, it
was officially stated to-day. Ships that
have not received clearance papers
from an American port prior TO that
time will be held up until export Ii
censes, provided for IN the proclama
ton. are obtained for every shipment
in the entire cargo. This announce
ment was made to-day by the division
of export licenses OF the Department
of Commerce.
Representatives Of NJ. Tardieu, the
French purchasing commissioner, and
of Conop Guthrie, British purchasing
commissioner, have called on the Of
fcials of the council to urge the neces-
sity Of expediting cargoes designated
for their countries. A large number Of
applications for export licenses for
shipments which they desire to make
Immediately after the proclamation be-
comes effective were filed by the Brit
ish and French agents.
The attitude Of the Exports Council
toward neutral shipments, it is stated,
is at this time considerably Influenced
by the constant and apparently re-
liable reports coming from Allied
agents showing that considerable guam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13

tag is undergoing exactly the same
process Of transformation as the
Duma.
At the outbreak OF tho war the
Duma was O reactionary body. So was
the Reichstag. The Duma fully CO.
operated with the Cars government
in the prosecution of the war, asking
for no reforms, just as the Reichstag
did up to short time ago. But when
military disaster overlook Russia and
internal chaos developed. the Duma
majority withdrew its support Of the
government. And as the pernicious
activities of Czsrism grew, the Duma
became gradually the champion OF de-
mOcracy.
The Reichstag is passing through
the same stages. Similar to the
Dumas Progressive bloc" it is evolv-
ing majority opposition to the gov
eminent The bloc" in Russia forced
the fall Of two cabinets before the rev.
olution overthrow Czarism. The first
victory of the German majority oppo-
sition has been the resignation Of
Bethmann- Hollweg's ministry.
What caused the formation of an
opposition majority in the Reichstag ?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13
His Conclusions Expected to
Determine Its Final
Form
He Will Study Act
Before Advising
Revised Legislation Likely to
Eliminate Steel and Iron
Products

Washington, July l2-President Will
sons assistance was sought to-day IN
solving the Senates difficulties over
food legislation, and his conclusions, TO
be communicated to the leaders before
a vote is taken July 2l, are expected to
20 far toward determining the bills
final form.
While desultory debate proceeded IN
the Senate and sentiment grew in favor
of a compromise measure, Senator Mar
tin. the Democratic leader, and Chair
man Simmons of the Finance Commit
tee went to the White House and laid
before Mr.. Wilson the whole situation
which is holding up action.
The House bill as amended and pend
ing in the Senate, and the greatly re-
stricted substitute prepared by Senator
Gore as a compromise. were discussed
at length. and the President agreed TO
study both measures in detail and re,
port his conclusions. Ii is understood
he was told that the pending bill as
amended 10 extend government control
over iron, steel, copper, cotton and
other products in addition to food and
fuel must be materially changed if it is
to have a chance of passage.
"The Senate is still at sea on the
BILL" said Senator Martin after he left
the White House.
Satisfactory Solution Expected
Senator Simmons said he was salts
fed, after his talk with the President,
that legislation generally satisfactory
would be evolved eventually.
Although the President several times
has shown his Impotence over the de-
lays in Senate consideration of the
legislation, il is understood he showed
no resentment in the conference to-
day. He was said TO have avoided any
definite recommendations pending his
study of the two measures, but SEN
ators with whom the White House
callers conferred after their return TO
the Capitol said they were confident
the legislation would be revised to deal
primarily with foodstuffs and fuel,
eliminating steel, iron and other prod
ucts.
The prohibition question was not dis
cussed at length with the President ex-
cept as IL incidentally affects Federal
revenues and the war tax bill. The
divergent liquor provisions of the
House and Senate bills we're outlined
to the President in general way. II
was predicted tonight that no action
would be taken by the President on that
feature and that the prohibition COM
promise probably would be developed
in conference.
Wilson Interested in Amendment
The President is said to have shown
much interest in the Agriculture Com
mittee amendment designed to prohibit
government agents, including the vol
untary advisory commission of the De-
fence Council. from, selling their own
products TO the government. IL Is UNI
derstood he opposes any action which
would cause the loss of services of men
especially qualified TO aid the govern
ment.
At a special meeting to-day the Agri-
culture Committee, although favoring
overwhelming the general restricted
plan of the Gore measure, decided not
to take any formal action upon it.
Later it was offered in the Senate by
Senator Gore individually.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13
Defence Councils
Advisers Demand
Greater Powers
designations Threatened
Unless Cabinet Members
Delegate More Authority
lrrnn The Trbune Bursaul

Washington, July l2.-The Advisory
Commission Of the Council of National
Defence has presented a virtual ultl-
matum to the Council threatening
resignation unless the Cabinet body
Immediately gives its subordinate or
ganization definite status and clothes
il with authority broad enough TO en-,
able il to proceed with such phases Oh
the war programme as have been COM
mitted to its supervision.
II is said that members OF the Al
visory Commission deeply resent in
situations made by members or Con-
gress that they were using their con-
nection with the Council OF Defence
for personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT and self
gain, There is said to be the keenest
feeling against the agitation that mem
hers of the advisory body shall not be
on both sides of a contract, the mem
bers taking the position that they are
loval Americans. have offered their
services, experience and knowledge to
the government. and that if they are TO
be continually nagged and charged
with attempting to mulct the govern
ment out of money they would better
return 10 their various professions and
employments. A..
A proposal to reorganize the entire
advisory organization Of the Council
OF Defence has been before the Presi-
dent for several weeks. This plan has
been amended, it is said, at the behest
of members Of the Presidents Cabinet
not altogether friendly 10 the Advisory
Commission. Meantime much i'm
portant work of the Councils advisory
organization is being retarded through
the unwillingness of its members to
act pending the Presidents decision on
their status and authorities.
II is understood that the President
will announce the reorganization Of
the advisory organization of the Coun-
ell Of Defence within a few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13

van Rethmann- Hollweg, around whom
.Sn storm seems to rage, to be OF any
considerable importance in the Ter
''i Information in the possession OF the
State department and of the fo sbntSs
Ofices of the Allied countries Sn Tn'
that the powers IN 'n ,~ar U pojicv, next
pre- 10 c"G Emperor, are Ludendorff ana
10 ;, CnT All others, in compari-
oa have been called al 3. "p S Washington
mnere efs Sppii' apprehension that the ne,
american iGmS people might be R mli1sd aD DS
the events TRANSFERRING a, A. ne erery evi.
there was manifested to,aas sr 80 errone
d den IMPRESSION pa s and to prevent the fO,-
t ton OF the issues reveal ''e'' ''''
,;onifcance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13

negotiated. II is intimated il Ia
quarters that Great Britain Is "a.
holding waiver of her regulation ~
she is assured that the United sa'd
purposes to deal firmly With nssl'ai
W. ~ OF collision with GERMANY
The extremes of attitude ''''r.
By neutral European gove'nnn'
toward the new exports poHey u 3
United States were indicated ist'
when it was disclosed that Aollai.
loading on Dutch ships IN Arsfa
ports immense quantities OF gran o
other products. Sweden, al 1as s@s
extreme, has merely made appllts-.
TO the Exports Council 70 rea
grain which has been stored y y
vators for the last ak months ~,
taking no other action 10 innueae' y
decision of this government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13
Americans Warned
Not to Exaggerate
Crisis in Germany
Iron the Tribune Bureau

IRON the lr4plNo bNloo4I
Washington, July l2.-Acting Seere-
tary of State Frank l.. Polk declared
to-day that the American people ought
not to exaggerste the Importance OF
tn. German political crisis as it re:
latss to the conduct by Germany OIL
the war. He added that the facts
should be weighed carefully and de-
velopments awaited before arriving at
conclusions as TO the real meaning Of
the situation.
Ofacials are inclined TO believe that
the German government itself has
taken advantage OF the governments
crisis, which is real in so far as II
relates to a strong demand for inter
nal reforms, 10 deceive and mlslead
the public of the Allied countries and
of the United States. II was learned
to-day that neither the American gov
ernment nor the governments OF the
Allied countries believe Chancellor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13

The changed sentiment and pressure
OF German public opinion, undopDtediy.
This change in sentiment, when II
nothing but the awakening OF the de-
mocracy. ia entirely the result OF me
war policy Of the New Russia Inc
German people were led 20 believe That
Czarism started the war for aggression.
But now Czarism IS no more, and IN us
stead a free, unselfsh Russia contin-
ues the fight against the Teutons' may
startled the German people and maze
them think.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13
Crisis in Germany
Parallels Russlas
Move to Democracy
nv ISAAC DON LEVINE

The German crisis is not the resul'
.ho failure Of the submarine cam
paign or of internal economic cOn''-
.ior, Il is the product of the Russian
revolution and is the beginning OF We
rr ,ot awakening OF the German people.
Germany is living through the poil,-
;cai developments experienced by Rus
sia before the revolution. Inc fe'chs-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13

titles OF American raw materials have
been finding their way indirectly into
Germany by way of European neutral
countries.
Will Have to Deal with British
Great Britain, 1T isr known, has been
laboring for months to impress this
fact on Washington officials. Moreover,
the British government has not yet
agreed TO waive it's letters of assur-
aace," regulations which it imposes on
all neutrsls shipping goods through the
blockadsd zones. This means that neu-
trail governments may be compelled to
deal with the British as we'll as the
United States government in securing
licenses for the passage of cargoes, at
least until some cooperative arrange
ment between the two governments is
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-06-02
METHODIST CHURCH.

Sunday will be big day at the
Methodist Church. The services will
all carry the spirit of preparation OF
getting ready for the Epworth League
convention coming the following Fri
day, Saturday and Sunday. Sunday
School win meet at 10 a. m. Morn
ing worship at II q. N. Theme: 1.-The
Song of Moses and the Lamb" Even
ing service will be at s p. m. Theme:
David Jesse" Special Epworth Lea
que services at p. m, under the
leadership OF the Leagues new presi-
dent, Miss Jessie Hickock.
TIE church extends congratulations
to Rev. Mason on the splendid Bacca
laureat service of Sunday evening.
The Daughters of Veterans deserve
much credit on their program for Me-
mortal Day, DR.. Donaldsons address
will long be remembered.
The Church stands united in ex-
tending an invitation to the Churches
and all of the people of Mountain
Home to come to the feast OF good
things tnat the Epworth League CON
vention will bring US next week.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-06-02
REGISTRATION FOR WAR

BY order OF the President Of the
United States. under authority of an
act of Congress and approved May
18th, 1917. ,
Every man between the ages OF q
and 80 inclusive, Ia ordered under
penalty of arrest and Imprisonment
to appear for registration ON June
5th 1917, between the hours OF q.
m. and 8 p. NJ, at the usual voting
pace or suitable place designated by
the registrars in their respective
precincts.
Registrars duly appointed will DO
present and We sincerely hope that
Elmore County, Idaho, may be one OF
the first to report complete prompt,
and willing response to this call OF
the Nation in this crucial hour.
June 9th has been declared by the
Governor legal holiday and ALL our
people are urged to join in making
registration an occasion tor great pa
triotic demonstration.
Let not the name of q man In this
county between the ages named be
missed when the roll is completed at
the close Of the day.
COUNTY BOARD OF CONTROL,
Arthur A. Stevens. Sheriff,
F. M. HobbG, Clerk,
B. w. Mather, Physician.
Mountain Home, Idaho, May 28th
1917. l,, Il
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-06-02
coNGRE oATioNAL CHURCH

Sunday America In the War:
Conscrlption, Subscription. IL a. m.
The Red Cross.
Evening, 8, The White Horse.
Special music at both services
Christian Endeayor at z. Sunday
school at 1910 noon.
Tuesday, church trustees meet, 8.
Wednesday, Prayer and Bible, 5,
Teacher Training 845. Thursday,
Choir rehearsal 8. Ladies Aid, In
Sections, 2:45.
Last Sunday: The Memorial Sunda
exercises drew large audience.
Reserved seats were occupied by
wives of the Veterans, and the order
OF Daughters of Veterans, and some
SONS of Veterans. The decorations
were in patriotic colors and flowers.
The special attraction was the
Baccalaureate services In the even
ing, and the center of interest is In
the graduating class and with them
their relatives and teachers, all
having reserved seats. The music
both morning and evening consisted
of both vocal and instrumental selec-
tions there being twelve persons In
the choir. The sermons seem to hit
a responsive chord. Revs. Hartley
and Kendall assisted in the evening"
The Decoration Day exercises at
the Weaver theatre were most pleas
ing and the Daughters of Veterans
deserve much credit for the program.
The music was inspiring, the talk by
Rev. Hartley short and sparkling.
We were especially favored by the
presence and able and fitting address
of Rev. DR.. Donaldson of the Presby-
terrian church of Boise. The process
sion to the cemetery and decoration
of the soldiers graves with flags
and wneaths undre the captianship OF
Prof. Yeoman was a new feature and
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-06-02
BAPTIST CHURCH

Services for Sunday June 8 Bible
school 10 a. m.
Morning worship and sermon, ii q.
m. Theme: The Crucified Life.
Communion service 1850 a. m.
Evening preaching service s p. m.
Subject: "A Foolish Rebellion"
A special meeting will be held
Wednesday night, June 6. Delegates
to the Association convention will be
chosen, and other important business
transacted.
The Association convention will be
held at Eagle, June 1874
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1917-06-02

n RTHUR A. FRANKIE, the dis
n tingnished RUSSIAN orator. man
OF letters and one of the most
scholarly and eloquent men known to
the Chautauqua platform, Is to be
heard at our assembly in perhaps the
most widely quoted Of his famous lee
ture orptionS, The Matchless Book
In this lecture Frankie describes
first the literary, historical and eth
zeal values OF the Bible; then, sweep
ing on to he climax, centering the
unity of the Book in the personality
of Christ. the audience becomes suf-
fused in the wonderful hashlight Of
truth which The old Book reveals.